My wife and I started watching your videos around the beginning of the year, just after we got news my wife had terminal brain cancer. My wife used to be an insurance defense attorney. She loved watching your videos all the way to the end (07/11/23), laughing at the self snitching. Thank you for providing a lot of content that my wife enjoyed, even when she lost her mental capacity, she loved watching your videos. Thank you so much for providing videos that we could talk about and brought my wife back for a little while at least.
As a dad who raised three on my own, it's not lost on me how much you and your son clearly love and respect each other. Don't always comment but it's always a 👍
I’m on my own with a young daughter and younger son , we have a brilliant little set up going , I just pray that we have the same bond you guys have . It’s amazing to see that your career was able to thrive whilst being a single parent and you’ve clearly raised A very funny , clever young man
@@josephdoiron8376how don’t u know what bondage is???? You must be very very young. If you’re over the age of 18 and don’t know what bondage is you must live under a rock lol. Bondage has been around for ages upon ages.
I’d like to thank Bruce Rivers for getting me out of a situation. I got pulled over for changing lanes without signaling (which I did). The cop asked why he pulled me over and tried to search my car. I didn’t answer any questions and asked for a supervisor. The cop got frustrated and left without giving me a ticket. I waited for him to drive away first before I dipped. Once again thanks.
I appreciate how you pointed out your mistake in jumping to a conclusion rather than trying to pretend you hadn't done so. That's what honesty and integrity look like.
Exactly , I watched a video on this case and I think he was charged later though but I can't remember for sure . I know also , it's hard to prove something was done when the body is in heavy decompression. I'm going to look the case up again .
It’s awesome to me that you were an EMT at one point in life. You understand what first responders see, feel, and smell in certain calls and it shows in your videos
I think he was very close to committing social security fraud and that's why he didn't report her death. There was a case in or near La Crosse, WI. where a man kept his mother for over a decade in a chest freezer. He wasn't a monster he was just slow and his mother had told him to do this and keep cashing her SSI checks. It was quite sad hearing how he would sit next to the freezer and visit with her like she was in a cemetery.
@@druelia9485It might be messed up, but it makes perfect sense. She probably thought/knew he would unable to provide for himself, so she told him to do that to make sure he was taken care of after she couldn't provide for him anymore.
The way that officer kept referring to her as "mom" was highly respectful. Even after finding her dead, he still treated the suspect like a human. That's rare.
@@ashj0uh no lmfao he was a suspect, a suspect is a technical term meaning the police SUSPECT that person. It’s not hard to understand you don’t need to get emotional defending the addict sleeping next to his mothers corpse
@ericfinnigan4218 I think you're misunderstanding this person's point. It's because the OP didn't make it clear that they are congratulating the officer for treating both the victim AND suspect humanely.
@@lavinder11well the dead person doesn't care bc they are, dead. The other guy isnt a normal person and I don't want ppl like that in my neighborhood around my kids so lock up the POS. Nobody cares about their feelings lol
Once you’ve smelled a dead body you’ll never forget it. I found my neighbor dead on his living room floor, he was a diabetic. Hadn’t seen him in a couple days. We had a key, I fed his cats when he was away. We always kept an eye on him. Told my husband to go check on him, as soon as that front door opened, you knew. Great reaction as always. Keep the beard!
I've never smelled a human corpse, but I've certainly had experience with dead farm animals. One time the dog dug up the remains of an old goat we had buried several days before. The whole farmyard reeked. If it smelled that bad in the open air, I can imagine how awful it was in that trailer.
I hope to never have to smell it. I do keep an eye out as best as possible for my neighbors. But, my schedule is such I miss most times where I'd see them
A family friend is a cop and last year he told us about a similar case: They got called to do a welfare check on a psychiatric patient, who had missed a couple of appointments and it was considered a red flag for his condition (no idea what it was, but apparently it was the kind that warrants a check). The patient lived with their mother. So they went to the apartment, and they immediately got alerted by the smell, they rung the bell, patient opens acting relatively normal, they ask where the mother is and the patient points towards the living room like "she's right there", cops went to check and she was there, basically liquefied (it was summer), all hell broke loose and the patient got detained, but they let him go later on, because there was no evidence that he had killed her. They believe that the mother died of natural causes, however the patient couldn't handle it, and became delusional believing that she was just fine, sitting as usual in the living room, apparently he didn't even know how much time had passed (hence he missing the appointments).
I'm so thankful everyday I don't have some crazy psychological issues like schizophrenia or something... my buddy was fine his entire life, a year ago, 32 yrs of age, diagnosed with schizophrenia and 2 months later committed suicide. He couldn't imagine living with it the rest of his life and the thought of it getting uncontrollable
@@j.sargent9172 my brother got diagnosed with schizophrenia at 20. he was dealing with depression for years before then. schizophrenia is no joke, it’s sad to see. my brother would talk about the voices and hearing the constant screaming of “people” telling him to kill himself that he was worthless. constantly dealing with things that, to us, weren’t there. it was sad. he wouldn’t sleep, needed pills to sleep and meds to keep him in check. the meds made him feel more depressed even tho the occurrences of the voices began less frequent. he ended up taking his life just a few days before his 21st birthday. i love my brother and i miss him. mental illness, especially schizophrenia is no joke. their is no “cure” or good way to treat it. it’s up to the person and their battle against it. unfortunately for ur buddy, it got too much. that depressed feeling or never “being alone” in ur mind is terrible. don’t hate or feel bad for ur buddy for doing what he did. i love my brother but i wouldn’t want him to be in pain or on meds that never end for the rest of his life. i like to think he’s in a better place without the suffering. that’s he’s watching over me in the good and the bad. we have similar experiences, and we gotta remember that life moves on. we continue for them
@@j.sargent9172 It is common for mental illness to present itself or get worse as someone goes into their thirties. It happened to me. I'm sorry for your friend. Sometimes looking down the road believing you may never feel any better is too much. Especially if it came on suddenly❤.
@leahsanders798 yeah, he has a twin brother who is my best friend, and it hit him hard... I can't imagine losing a twin. They're usually so much closer than a regular brother or sister relationship. I miss him a lot. I can understand why though, you see some people that hate the meds, and what it does, and the ones who say he'll with it but then they really go off the deep end. It's a lose lose from what I understand, the medication isn't great and not taking anything is essentially a death or prison sentence sadly...
I have been watching Bruce since high school and he inspired me to go to law school. Going to be taking the Bar exam next year and it’s all thanks to Bruce’s wisdom, knowledge and humor he has put into his channel. Hope I can meet him one day.
Father, son duo of the year. Seriously such a good dad, publicly praising and giving credit to his son!! It goes such a long way, such a simple act but so impactful.
100% my dad never once has told me he's proud of me or anything, my entire 32 years. Always made me feel like I did everything wrong even if it was right it wasn't his way. Still effecting my life to this day, as much as I act like it doesn't. Supportive parents are so good for a kids future
I have heard young men say their father never said he was proud of them...sadly, it affects them...Maybe they need to say, 'Hey pops....', glad it comes naturally to Bruce?
I worked in the morgue as a Diener (autopsy assistant). Part of my duties included taking the body from the refrigerator, matching toe tags with records, then transfer it to the autopsy metal bed. I would proceed to open. When it was done, I then closed and washed the corpse. I was the first one there and the last to leave. Bruce is absolutely right about the smell. There’s nothing like it. Once you’ve smelled it, you will always know what it is. I had my little tricks I used like a peppermint under my mask and breathing through my mouth. But wait, there’s more. I would come home and shower because there’s a possibility of having small pieces of tissue on me somewhere. When your sinuses drain from the hot water, the smell returns. It was daunting work, but so interesting. Suddenly, the science books made more sense. Most people found it disgusting and didn’t want to hear anything about it, while some of my friends wanted to know every little thing. It’s not for everyone, but somebody’s got to do it.! 🤷🏻♀️
Hats off to you! Seriously you are right it's not a job for everyone but it's extremely important & incredibly interesting. We need good people to work those jobs... Especially when it comes to getting justice for victims. So... Thank you for the work you did! 👏
I was thinking the whole time “Michael Rivers” is your brother. It’s 100x cooler that you have this project with your son and give him the credit for his idea to do it. That’s just awesome.
"Neat house lessens your stress." It really does, but then at the same time depression can cause things to go out of order, and then things being untidy increases the stress, making the uncaring for the home worse and worse. It's a vicious cycle.
That's just excuses no one should live like that I work 2 full time jobs and still clean my house as much as possible and I'm an alcoholic any more. Always drinking my favorite beer. It's a choice
@@jasonmurdock6495 what about people with disabilities? Illnesses? Anyone who isn’t a “perfect” specimen like yourself? It’s great that you’re a functioning alcoholic but everybody else in the world isn’t you.
@@jasonmurdock6495they are saying that a bad mental state can bleed into your environment. It’s not always a choice, I’m very happy it works for you but not everyone can do it especially with disorders like depression, it takes away the will to live do you think they start caring about dishes at the same time?
This one creeps me out. It's sad. The mockingbird singing so beautifully and the dysfunctional mess and death nearby. Life goes on as beautifully as before. It's just a trip to me
As someone who is disabled and would not be able to take care of my home without my husband I have to say that if she is an older lady she probably has not been able to take care of her home by herself. If her son is the type of person that would harm her or hide that she was harmed then he would probably not help keep the home up. I believe that disability and elder care services should cover basic home care services such as basic cleaning and basic home maintenance (basic maintenance such as changing air filters, lawn care, etc).
This basic care help for the elderly living alone is provided in many ( don't ask me to be specific, I'm not an expert) European countries. It not only keeps many people out of care homes but is much cheaper for the state than having to provide full care.
@katella European countries have alot of things we here in the US do not. We are practically on our own. And ppl wonder why we have such high rates of mental health issues, murder, substance abuse and more people in prison than practically every other country in the world. Great ole US of A for ya. Here, you are on your own til you die or get institutionalized in some form.
Absolutely true. Bruce making cracks about the condition of the home was out of line, frankly. Live in this lady’s shoes for a while, Bruce, and see how “neat” your surroundings become.
My dad had a couple of large strokes that affected his life substantially. He could take care of basic tasks, but needed assistance in the restroom and with home care. My mom was 76 at the time, and except for the two afternoons a month she got a break to run errands in her own, she was doing it all. My dad had to go on Medicaid due to the high cost of medication (especially insulin at the time), and my mom looked for assistance in her area. , but there just wasn’t the staff available or the services available in their rural area. My dad passed away a year later due to health problems and my mom was absolutely exhausted at the end. I live two states away and have my own family here, so it’s complicated sometimes and it’s just bleak for seniors and the disabled. Some people would rather be at home with an abusive relative than in a facility and they can’t afford them anyway. It’s a horrible situation to be in and I feel terrible for that lady. Her son sounds like an opportunist and loser at life. Maybe prison MIGHT improve him, but I doubt it. If someone can kill their own mother, then that tells me that they have the morals of a maggot.
We grew up low-income in the Bronx. My mom kept the house extremely clean and clutter-free. She was also adverse to clutter. She taught us to keep a clean and tidy home. Cleanliness has nothing to do with income or social status, it’s merely about taking ownership of your things.
I grew up poor in south africa, but the little we had was always clean and polished, no clutter and trinkets either. My dad would make us things on saturdays (like console table, sideboards, etc.) And we'd keep him company, bring him a cold one and learn from him. My parents take immense pride, and taught us resourcefulness. Just wanted to thank you for your comment, making these memories rush back ❤
Actually, people who live in these conditions are very, VERY likely to be suffering from mental health issues. Poverty, trauma, substance abuse, and lack of proper mental health treatment are all factors that can contribute to a situation like this. Studies have been done that link trauma and clutter specifically. It's great that you did not grow up in these conditions, but don't assume it's because other people are lazy or not responsible.
@@SanctaJives Ohh that explains things... I've dealt with a lot of heavy trauma in my life and I struggle a lot with clutter. I feel uncomfortable if my room isn't at least a little cluttered. When my room is neat and tidy it makes my skin itch, I can't stand it, the clutter makes me feel cozy and safe!
Sometimes the sick and elderly can no longer care for their homes, and have no other choice. As a Homecare nurse I've seen it many times. Clutter & dust can happen quickly as people become incapable of keeping up.
@@leiliyahdecotta Yeah, I love this channel and I really like Bruce, but his association with untidy == poor or untidy == bad is just judgemental. Sure, in an ideal world everyone would have the time, resources and mental capacity to live in shining, sparkling clean million dollar condos. But most of us AREN'T nearly as extremely wealthy as a lawyer.
@@AureliusR I think it's driving Bruce nuts already & he can't help his commentary..Bruce would have made a GREAT handyman to have around to maintain order in their lives for sure
Of they are elderly and can't take care of themselves how things just end up piling inside?? My grandmother was living alone until she could not longer take care of herself and when we went to the house it was organized and livable. Not full of stuff.
Exactly. She had been abused by her husband and her son and had to take out protective/restraining orders on both of them and was dying from heart disease. But Bruce had to make all this commentary on the clutter. This is the only video of his that I'm giving a dislike to and I'm not even gonna finish watching it. I know it won't matter to him and he's not gonna notice one person unsubscribing, but I'm just not a fan of his judgmental attitude here.
Well there was a no contact order so I think it really speaks to how much she loved him. She couldn’t put him on the street but legally couldn’t have him in the house
@@ContactsNfiltersso just because you disagree with someone once that warrants unsubscribing ? It was a fair observation. You must live this way if that was offensive.
The short back and forths between you two are always so heartwarming, it's nice to see a strong family bond these days. And as someone who lives in a disorganized home, it's often as simple as not being taught how to do basic chores and tasks by your family or other caregivers. It's taken me until my early 30s to learn the life skills and routines to keep my place looking okay. I'm not defensive over it anymore, but for me, that and chronic pain are the biggest impediments to me keeping my place up.
Hoping he covers the Ruby Franke case. Would love to hear an attorney’s breakdown of the case, & what kind of role their old videos will play in a trial.
My father passed earlier this year and he was and still is my best friend. I miss him everyday, and I love the love you have for your son. Michael is my name as well. Congratulations to you both.
Thats My biggest fear, Losing My Father, and he just had a mass taken out of his colon. Its scary for He is My best friend Also. My prayers to You, and Bruce Rivers and Michael kick ass!
Its so cool to see you and your son so tight. Its my dads birthday today who passed a couple years back. Never had that relationship with him but i miss him and sad i never got to. God bless you guys if i ever have a child this is the way i would want to be
You two are such a wonderful father and son duo. The love and respect and fun are a joy to see on every episode. ❤ if im ever caught weaving on the sidewalk in Minneapolis i know who to call.
Bruce is such a positive and inspiring role model, constantly trying to spread positive messages and his entire job is dedicated to helping people. You can tell he really cares about everyone, even us random fans he's never met, and that he's always proud to hear when a fan has been inspired by him
How in the hell could he be in that house with a dead body there? I was a EMT back in the day, and decomp is one of those smells that never completely leaves you once you experience it. Kudos for a video that shows what a couple of good cops can do. Too often you see stuff that they do wrong. Also, keep the beard. Makes you look more badass!
Like Mr Rogers said, "look for the helpers" Bruce is a helper, and it seems like the type who wouldn't be happy unless he's making a positive impact on others
4:07 I can absolutely tell you it's worse D compan after five days a person hang themselves in a small apartment/room that is a recipe for hell and it lingered for about two weeks. I found a guy when I was 18 and you're right it's a smell stench actually you'll never forget.
As a species, we have an instinct to smell our own dead as the most hideous smell to keep other humans away. There's no getting around it. Every instinct in the human body tells you to retreat from dead bodies. It's highly disturbing that this guy sat in a house for days with his dead mother. There's something horrendously wrong with him.
I absolutely LOVE the fact that you and your kids work together on projects and how close you and your kids are. My kids and I are the same way, I’ve never had to discipline them (harshly) ever. We’ve always talked things out too. Keep up the good work I really enjoy your chanel
Anytime I have trouble keeping my home up to my personal standards of cleanliness, I watch episodes of Hoarders and RUclips videos about child protective services in dirty homes. I'm autistic so I really have to remind myself about the reality of public perception, and I can get overwhelmed if I don't chip away at the mess every day. I understand how it gets as bad as in this situation, but I refuse to give up.
My mom survived the Great Depression & WWII. She always said that just because you’re poor does not mean that you have to be filthy. You can clean your whole house with vinegar or bleach. We didn’t have much growing up, but it was clean.
@@YungPhilosopherI hope you learn what it means to have nothing. Only stupid people born with a silver spoon in their mouth would be enough of a jackass to belittle others for not being so financially stable
Full disclosure, I had already seen this, so I knew what the outcome was at the beginning. My sister lived in a different city from me and her daughter. In 2012 a long time neighbor called for a wellness check and she was found deceased. It was February in Aurora, CO and next to no heat, so decomp was slowed way down. He daughter got the death certificate, but I think she died of a heart attack, and she probably also had some prescription drugs in her because of constant pain. She was physically disabled, but smoked like a chimney. She had been diagnosed years ago with Borderline Personality Disorder and was constantly miserable. She was also a registered nurse. She had a heart attack in 2005 and told me numerous times if she thought she was having another heart attack she would not call 911. I suspect that is exactly what she did and any drugs that might have been in her body would have been incidental, I think. In February 1983, she found our father dead in his hot tub and his cause of death was drowning and manner was accidental. I have also seen a couple videos where a person who did yard cleanups for free called the police after smelling that distinctive smell. I am now 76 and I am glad my daughter checks on me frequently.
Sadly my cousin found her own mom deceased when visiting. Her heart just gave out after years of heart issues. They used to speak daily. Thankfully now there’s technology like Apple Watches that can call emergency services if it detects your heart rate has some unexpected changes.
There is not a single channel on RUclips that I love more than yours!!! I wait for your videos to come out. My husband hears me singing your intro song and laughing and singing at the end. 😂😂😂😂. He says to me “Is that your favorite lawyer again?” 😂😂 keep up the great work Bruce and Michael. Y’all make my day!!! The humor is such a added bonus!!!
These videos are at the top of my list. Love the dad-son aspect and the overall tone. Educational and upbeat is an unbeatable balance and you guys do it so well. Thank you Bruce and Michael for being a bright spot in my day!
“Just because your poor doesn’t mean you can’t be neat” too right. There’s a homeless guy near me who has all his stuff carefully sorted, kept neat and repaired. Trash is bagged up and taken away, instead of thrown into the nearest bush. Whereas a former minor politician who also lived in my area had a hoarded house that took a bulldozer and six full sized dumpsters to clean out after he passed on.
I've helped DHS social Services many times, they had 3 kids they needed to place in a safe house quickly, they called me and came over talked with me and the wife, brought this doctor's kids to my house, (I'm far more poor than a doctor, especially this doctor) the kids got there and looked around and seen the all the open space, seen the rooms. As time went on, these kids opened up about their home, how papers and other things were stacked to the ceiling, how dishes were stacked in and around the sink, and one of the bath tubs was filled with dishes, it was a bad hoarding situation. The oldest asked me if I was going to testify to what they've told me, I responded do you want me to do you don't have to speak? She affirmed yes to me. The house got cleaned, and from things I said and suggested it kept the doctor's house on a routine surprise check, those kids came back to my house a few times because they liked my wife and I and our kids, they're in a better place within the house now, they're good. Doctor's house was worth $450,000. Mine $79k Just because you got money doesn't mean you do the right things. I've met the doctor because his kids wanted to come by, he knew of me through rumors, he asked a lot of questions about varied things, I just told him "We all have things we do, you do surgery, I do other things like helping people when and where I can." But he has a system, and hired a cleansing company to come 2 times a week to clean the house. So... guess elective surgeries make you a nice bank.
I mean, yes, being poor does not inherently prevent every poor person from keeping a clean home. It does very much prevent some poor people from it, though, especially disabled folks who cannot keep up with household chores on their own and do not have the resources to get assistance with it.
I appreciate how much bruce commented on keeping your place organized at least....your home is your castle....keep it clean....honestly one would be amazed at how just checking small boxes in life quickly leads you to better circumstances....
I'm South African. Love the channel. Hoping you'd care to share your thoughts on the Oscar Pistorious case. We actually have another 'sportsman' case going on right now. The murder of Senzo Meyiwa. Very interesting. Love your content, love the dynamic between you and the content genius. More life to you guys.
Hi, I remember that case and watched a lot of programs about it at the time, including the court scene where he walked without his prosthetics. I felt so bad for his beautiful girlfriend and her family!!! From what I remember justice was not served!!
that case is whacked. it was just so unbelievable that he would randomly shoot into the bathroom without knowing where reeva was. if you were that scared, you'd make sure your girl is safe and i would have warned my gf that i was about to blast this mofo and to cover her ears. it wouldnt have been "me against the intruder" it would have been "US against the intrurder" and also OScar's behavior was sus AF with all the crying in court
Its so awesome that you and Michael work together and achieved all this success on youtube as a team. May of your viewers wish they could do anything together with their dad so i think its very cool how well you guys work together. And Michael always picks the best topics and current events to cover. Congratulations to you both on 1 million subs. Amazing accomplishment. Been fun watching it grow since i found you at 10k subs. Thanks for all the entertaining content 👏
I felt that way, too. I felt like he was only staying there because he needed a place to stay. He didn't report it because he figured he'd get blamed for her death, and knew he was in the wrong for being there and NOT reporting it. That had to suck.
@@tredjesongen Yes, they were probably best friends...with a friendly restraining order to boot, which is incredibly common for a mother to put on her own son...
@@tredjesongen Well we're discussing this case, and you bring in speculation of the son not wanting to let go of his mother, etc. while I'm mentioning a real court order which suggests actual violence or substantiated fear of future violence.
The -bondage- bond between you and Michael is the best 😂☠️ p.s. I will send you all the beard everything if you keep it forever! You look so dapper! (And at least 70% more badass on your motorcycle probably) Thanks for all the amazing content!
'Just because you're poor doesn't mean you can't be neat'. That's so true...in my country many people live simply and by any modern standard maybe 'poor' but their house and environment is nice, clean, and comfortable. Bruce, you're right❤❤❤❤
It's kind of funny that I've seen the original true crime, videos in the last few months. Then, YT thought I'd enjoy your channel. And what do you know? Turns out that I'm enjoying it very much! Thanks for giving me a lawyer's perspective on the true crime videos that I find interesting. Keep up the good work. ❤
I'm a mum with sons, the love l have for them can never be explained so Bruce l know how you feel when you talk about your son. Great episodes Love Australia
Ugh. I had an ex that said ‘a piece of paper can’t keep someone away” when I wanted a no-contact order. They’re right unfortunately. Just because you have that ‘paper’, it doesn’t make you safe.
A piece of paper doesn't make you safe, but it does give the police some legal recourse if the individual comes back around, which they otherwise would lack. However, the police are minutes away at best when life and death struggles occur in seconds. That's why it's so important to exercise your 2nd Amendment rights and carry the most potent self defense tools you are capable of using.
Years ago when I went thru it, I will just say that I exercised certain rights, then I disappeared into a PO Box. For years I kept my place of residence very private and I am still a private person, tho I do own property now that the person I had issues with moved away and moved on. I did NOT get an order of protection because you need to disclose your physical location and it doesn't protect you except to give the police recourse AFTER a crime has been committed, which 😂 I was not willing to take chances like that. Nawp...just get out, get a PO Box and keep your mouth shut. Remain private for awhile and you can get away from certain people that may mean you harm. No piece of paper will protect you. But exercising your RIGHTS will.
@@AllStarrKoThats a really judgmental and shifty take. People who are disabled, struggle with mental illness, are neurodivergent, have health issues, or have never learned how to keep a tidy home often struggle to keep their house clean. Just because you don't doesn't make you any better than them or give you the right to condemn them as “lazy.”
@@squidleyskidley Your comment is 100% correct but likely wasted on many who consume social media. (And, I bet you anything Mr Rivers employs others to do his cleaning and tidying!)
That comment “Dad son bondage” had me on the floor laughing also he is a for real content genius I seen this video a few days ago and thought “hmmm I wonder if Bruce will react to it”
Bruce, this was a very interesting video. I think that the son has a mental illness, his mannerisms and way of talking is similar to patients I've had, I am a retired nurse who worked with psych patients once upon a time. He may be self-medicating with drugs or alcohol but it's impossible to know without asking if the dope/alcohol caused his mental illness or the other way around. Anyway, some psych patients don't even have the capacity to know to call for help if someone has passed on. I am not trying to make excuses for his behavior but I was wondering why he acted the way he did. It would be interesting to know why the mom passed away but that's not enough information for a whole video. The police were very professional and did a great job.
I also had the impression that his apathy was the result of a lifetime of of struggles. Some people are born into hopeless situations. Means of coping are limited and a kind of acceptance of the unacceptable ensues.
“I’m not saying these people are living wrong.” I’ll say it. These people are living wrong. Love the content, the beard, and the way you speak about your son. 😌
"A house is the reflection of your mental state." I don't remember where I heard it, but it has resonated with me, someone with mental illnesses. I can tell when a depressive episode has hit because my house chores suffer
My house is messy and cluttered just like my ADHD brain. But it isn't gross. The dishes get done. They get out away. Trash goes out. Litter box gets cleaned. Etc. I'm just very bad at organizing things and keeping things organized.
@@ElleriaZer Exactly the same for me. I have to make sure all of my cat's things are in order but I often put things down to address the immediate. I have the intention of putting it away later but I forget or something else comes up that distracts me. Or I still need said item for another task. I don't leave food or garbage out. Just stuff.
I took care of my parents, both with dementia with dad having Parkinson's dementia. He was paranoid and had violent outbursts, he attacked me one day and I was able to call my brothers, who had to restrain him which left bruises on him. After he passed, mom started to pick open sores on her arms, I tried everything to stop her but got looks from others taking her out. She even told a doctor that I punched her causing black eyes that in truth we caused by oral surgery. Even though she changed her story and I provided evidence of the surgery, I still had a file open with Adult Protective for 1 year as long as there was no further incidences. Also she was diabetic and had numerous falls, in the middle of the night.
My man has stage 4 lung CANCURE that's metastasized into his bone. He had a couple mini stokes and was very aggressive and violent towards me during two of his strokes confused and hallucinate and angry so angry screaming at me and my biggest fear was some bs of someone thinking I was abusing him as he fell a couple times and had done something to his eye kept rubbing it so hard it looked like a black eye. Thank God I kept open communication with the medical staff and once I finally got him to the hospital and realized he had stroke episodes it all made sense for his behavior changes. He's the kindest most non combative person I have been with for over three years and to see this loving good man turn so ugly and hurtful and violent was heartbreaking and scary for me especially being a survivor of severe domestic abuse from my past it was difficult to stomach. He doesn't remember hitting me on two of his episodes and that was difficult to process for him. We are better now and he's regulated on his meds for now the chemo road is a long painfully exhausting one that is necessary for his survival so it's a new day everyday and we take it with our hearts flowing with love and pray each day for another tomorrow. Grateful beyond anything else for the love and support and compassion that we have been given throughout this horrible sickness. CANCURE with love I send my love to all those who have lived the CANCURE life. May all be healed and loved because we all are enough and deserve nothing less then the best in each other for all others.
Bruce, I always enjoy your videos, as your comments and opinion. >>>Being an ex-co, I agree with you about the smellof a corpse. >>>I hope that your friend who was involved in a bad motorcycle accident is recovering nicely, and I hope that he makes a full recovery. >>>I really mean that.
I had a wellness check done on me a couple of years ago. I was not in a good place. I was suicidal. My apartment was absolute trash (there were pathways) because of the depression. I was so embarrassed when I woke from a long nap to hear banging on my porch door. It was a cop. He came in & was shocked by the appearance of my apartment & probably my appearance. Poor guy. I do appreciate his vigor trying to get to me.. & for him being so kind to me. I think he knew I was lying through my teeth saying I was okay, but he couldn't do much else, so he left. Cops deal with a lot of difficult stuff & wear many different hats. I don't always agree with the attitudes they often have, but I'm glad we have them. Ps. My apartment is clean now. No pathways. But hot damn! That was embarrassing.
You have a really subtle way of breaking these videos to us it's really weird I don't really like watching those kinds of videos but you have a really subtle way of narrating the videos well enough to where we can watch them without being either annoyed or anxious thanks man you are awesome 😎👍
His humor makes it easier for me to watch. Otherwise I usually steer clear from videos about death, like ones where it’s live happening vs a documentary.
The cops noticed the smell from outside. I can't imagine being inside that trailer house for even 10 seconds with the stench of death permeating it. Can't imagine what's going on inside that guy's head that he could stay in the house for so long.
This is the best content. It's wholesome, wise, accountable, honest, transparent, entertaining, pertinent, and socially astute. I hope this channel sets you both up for lifetimes, you deserve every single bit of praise and more. Both of you are admirable and great at what you do. Another vote for keeping the beard! Can you talk about the cop in Seattle talking on the phone about a woman a police car had just hit and killed? Please blind react please please please!! Thanks again for all you both do! ❤🎉
My wife and I started watching your videos around the beginning of the year, just after we got news my wife had terminal brain cancer. My wife used to be an insurance defense attorney. She loved watching your videos all the way to the end (07/11/23), laughing at the self snitching.
Thank you for providing a lot of content that my wife enjoyed, even when she lost her mental capacity, she loved watching your videos. Thank you so much for providing videos that we could talk about and brought my wife back for a little while at least.
Condolences 🙏
I'm truly sorry you lost your wife
@@riapvaldez Yeah, me too. Hopefully something will change for the better.
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife.
Thank you.@@jujubean54ify
I love how Bruce overexplains his relationship with his son and gives him 1000% credit every single video 😊
Me toooooo. It's so sweet.
He's a very proud Dad and I love it,too!
Yes! I love the way he loves his son
Every single video he says it too lol. It is very sweet of him. You can tell how much he loves his son. ❤️
The content genius!
As a dad who raised three on my own, it's not lost on me how much you and your son clearly love and respect each other. Don't always comment but it's always a 👍
It is beautiful to see this relationship .
I’m on my own with a young daughter and younger son , we have a brilliant little set up going , I just pray that we have the same bond you guys have . It’s amazing to see that your career was able to thrive whilst being a single parent and you’ve clearly raised A very funny , clever young man
@@STSauto I don't think Bruce was a single parent. He is still married to Michael's mother.
@@user-xe5cz3dw8m
Check your facts.
@@user-xe5cz3dw8mno his mom died. Michael posted that for Bruce's bday on youtube. He said his mom died when he was 6, I believe.
father son bondage... the first time I ever hear Michael talk and those are the words... Legendary. Another great video thank you both for all you do.
areonjohnson. Thats was hilarious. Im afraid to look, but its probably a porn genre
@@josephdoiron8376 you know it is. search it up and you will be Bruce Rivers next client 😂
Father son bondage. Sounds like a whole different RUclips channel.
@@josephdoiron8376how don’t u know what bondage is???? You must be very very young. If you’re over the age of 18 and don’t know what bondage is you must live under a rock lol. Bondage has been around for ages upon ages.
@@lillymurray8408
It’d probably the father son part that’s confusing them.
"Living in a tent like a circus clown." Bruce SLAYS me! Thanks for the laugh!
That comment had me cry laughing!
lolol
😂
I’d like to thank Bruce Rivers for getting me out of a situation. I got pulled over for changing lanes without signaling (which I did). The cop asked why he pulled me over and tried to search my car. I didn’t answer any questions and asked for a supervisor.
The cop got frustrated and left without giving me a ticket. I waited for him to drive away first before I dipped. Once again thanks.
Okay so you can wait for them to leave first? It always feels like they sit for so long behind you, like you have to leave first.
And then everyone clapped
Great job man.
We’re you riding dirty?
@@iamastrangeloop9204 Always let the cop leave first. You don’t want them following you!!
Bruce's commentary is always a perfect balance of serious and humorous.
except his TDS
@@brucesmith1544 TDS?
@@brucesmith1544oh yikes. Leave that out of this
@@brucesmith1544begone!
He kind of reminds me of Saul Goodman. (Breaking Bad version)
I appreciate how you pointed out your mistake in jumping to a conclusion rather than trying to pretend you hadn't done so. That's what honesty and integrity look like.
Exactly , I watched a video on this case and I think he was charged later though but I can't remember for sure . I know also , it's hard to prove something was done when the body is in heavy decompression. I'm going to look the case up again .
It’s awesome to me that you were an EMT at one point in life. You understand what first responders see, feel, and smell in certain calls and it shows in your videos
That was hysterical, Michael, " Father and Son, bondage!!".. I laughed so hard, I'm wiping tears from my eyes!!
I think he was very close to committing social security fraud and that's why he didn't report her death.
There was a case in or near La Crosse, WI. where a man kept his mother for over a decade in a chest freezer. He wasn't a monster he was just slow and his mother had told him to do this and keep cashing her SSI checks. It was quite sad hearing how he would sit next to the freezer and visit with her like she was in a cemetery.
His mother TOLD him to keep her in the freezer and keep cashing her checks??? That's so mind bogglingly messed up....
@@druelia9485It might be messed up, but it makes perfect sense. She probably thought/knew he would unable to provide for himself, so she told him to do that to make sure he was taken care of after she couldn't provide for him anymore.
maybe...but the whole restraining order thing doesn't help suggest he didn't have anything to do with her death.
@@sethamtsberg2609 huh?
@@jasonscott7988 Derrr huh?
The way that officer kept referring to her as "mom" was highly respectful. Even after finding her dead, he still treated the suspect like a human. That's rare.
Yes! I noticed that too. Props to that officer.
The victim. Not the suspect.
@@ashj0uh no lmfao he was a suspect, a suspect is a technical term meaning the police SUSPECT that person. It’s not hard to understand you don’t need to get emotional defending the addict sleeping next to his mothers corpse
@ericfinnigan4218 I think you're misunderstanding this person's point. It's because the OP didn't make it clear that they are congratulating the officer for treating both the victim AND suspect humanely.
@@lavinder11well the dead person doesn't care bc they are, dead. The other guy isnt a normal person and I don't want ppl like that in my neighborhood around my kids so lock up the POS. Nobody cares about their feelings lol
Once you’ve smelled a dead body you’ll never forget it. I found my neighbor dead on his living room floor, he was a diabetic. Hadn’t seen him in a couple days. We had a key, I fed his cats when he was away. We always kept an eye on him. Told my husband to go check on him, as soon as that front door opened, you knew. Great reaction as always. Keep the beard!
I've never smelled a human corpse, but I've certainly had experience with dead farm animals. One time the dog dug up the remains of an old goat we had buried several days before. The whole farmyard reeked. If it smelled that bad in the open air, I can imagine how awful it was in that trailer.
@@peterdeane4490 he wasn’t in a trailer, he lived in a million dollar beautiful mountain log home, he was a retired Boeing exec. Just saying.
I believe he meant the trailer in the video
I hope to never have to smell it. I do keep an eye out as best as possible for my neighbors. But, my schedule is such I miss most times where I'd see them
@@staceyshaffer180 Not everything is about you, hun.
A family friend is a cop and last year he told us about a similar case:
They got called to do a welfare check on a psychiatric patient, who had missed a couple of appointments and it was considered a red flag for his condition (no idea what it was, but apparently it was the kind that warrants a check). The patient lived with their mother. So they went to the apartment, and they immediately got alerted by the smell, they rung the bell, patient opens acting relatively normal, they ask where the mother is and the patient points towards the living room like "she's right there", cops went to check and she was there, basically liquefied (it was summer), all hell broke loose and the patient got detained, but they let him go later on, because there was no evidence that he had killed her.
They believe that the mother died of natural causes, however the patient couldn't handle it, and became delusional believing that she was just fine, sitting as usual in the living room, apparently he didn't even know how much time had passed (hence he missing the appointments).
I'm so thankful everyday I don't have some crazy psychological issues like schizophrenia or something... my buddy was fine his entire life, a year ago, 32 yrs of age, diagnosed with schizophrenia and 2 months later committed suicide. He couldn't imagine living with it the rest of his life and the thought of it getting uncontrollable
damn, I came to comment on the crazy story in the original comment, but the guy above ☝️ comment is pretty crazy too 😮
@@j.sargent9172 my brother got diagnosed with schizophrenia at 20. he was dealing with depression for years before then. schizophrenia is no joke, it’s sad to see. my brother would talk about the voices and hearing the constant screaming of “people” telling him to kill himself that he was worthless. constantly dealing with things that, to us, weren’t there. it was sad. he wouldn’t sleep, needed pills to sleep and meds to keep him in check. the meds made him feel more depressed even tho the occurrences of the voices began less frequent. he ended up taking his life just a few days before his 21st birthday. i love my brother and i miss him. mental illness, especially schizophrenia is no joke. their is no “cure” or good way to treat it. it’s up to the person and their battle against it. unfortunately for ur buddy, it got too much. that depressed feeling or never “being alone” in ur mind is terrible. don’t hate or feel bad for ur buddy for doing what he did. i love my brother but i wouldn’t want him to be in pain or on meds that never end for the rest of his life. i like to think he’s in a better place without the suffering. that’s he’s watching over me in the good and the bad. we have similar experiences, and we gotta remember that life moves on. we continue for them
@@j.sargent9172 It is common for mental illness to present itself or get worse as someone goes into their thirties. It happened to me. I'm sorry for your friend. Sometimes looking down the road believing you may never feel any better is too much. Especially if it came on suddenly❤.
@leahsanders798 yeah, he has a twin brother who is my best friend, and it hit him hard... I can't imagine losing a twin. They're usually so much closer than a regular brother or sister relationship. I miss him a lot. I can understand why though, you see some people that hate the meds, and what it does, and the ones who say he'll with it but then they really go off the deep end. It's a lose lose from what I understand, the medication isn't great and not taking anything is essentially a death or prison sentence sadly...
I love that your stuff never seems to edit out little mistakes in what you say. Makes it feel genuine. Your son is a content genius!😊
I have been watching Bruce since high school and he inspired me to go to law school. Going to be taking the Bar exam next year and it’s all thanks to Bruce’s wisdom, knowledge and humor he has put into his channel. Hope I can meet him one day.
Best of luck. Don’t be an ambulance chaser.
Hi, this is Lionel Hutz, attorney at law!
Finished law school in 4 years. Must be a genius
I wish you the best of luck!
He locked the door so the police can't get in
So heartfelt when cop said ‘we’re looking for mom’
Sweet human right there
Shut up
Father, son duo of the year. Seriously such a good dad, publicly praising and giving credit to his son!! It goes such a long way, such a simple act but so impactful.
Makes me miss my Dad every time
100% my dad never once has told me he's proud of me or anything, my entire 32 years. Always made me feel like I did everything wrong even if it was right it wasn't his way. Still effecting my life to this day, as much as I act like it doesn't. Supportive parents are so good for a kids future
Couldn't agree more
I have heard young men say their father never said he was proud of them...sadly, it affects them...Maybe they need to say, 'Hey pops....', glad it comes naturally to Bruce?
I worked in the morgue as a Diener (autopsy assistant). Part of my duties included taking the body from the refrigerator, matching toe tags with records, then transfer it to the autopsy metal bed. I would proceed to open. When it was done, I then closed and washed the corpse. I was the first one there and the last to leave.
Bruce is absolutely right about the smell. There’s nothing like it. Once you’ve smelled it, you will always know what it is. I had my little tricks I used like a peppermint under my mask and breathing through my mouth. But wait, there’s more. I would come home and shower because there’s a possibility of having small pieces of tissue on me somewhere. When your sinuses drain from the hot water, the smell returns.
It was daunting work, but so interesting. Suddenly, the science books made more sense. Most people found it disgusting and didn’t want to hear anything about it, while some of my friends wanted to know every little thing.
It’s not for everyone, but somebody’s got to do it.! 🤷🏻♀️
Hats off to you!
Seriously you are right it's not a job for everyone but it's extremely important & incredibly interesting.
We need good people to work those jobs... Especially when it comes to getting justice for victims.
So... Thank you for the work you did!
👏
@@pettykittyfam thank you very much.
Thank you. I couldn't do it.
Did you suck the toes?
I’d be one of the wanna know everything friends 😄
I was thinking the whole time “Michael Rivers” is your brother. It’s 100x cooler that you have this project with your son and give him the credit for his idea to do it. That’s just awesome.
"Neat house lessens your stress." It really does, but then at the same time depression can cause things to go out of order, and then things being untidy increases the stress, making the uncaring for the home worse and worse. It's a vicious cycle.
That's just excuses no one should live like that I work 2 full time jobs and still clean my house as much as possible and I'm an alcoholic any more. Always drinking my favorite beer. It's a choice
@@jasonmurdock6495 good for you
@@jasonmurdock6495 i'm not saying anyone SHOULD live like that
@@jasonmurdock6495 what about people with disabilities? Illnesses? Anyone who isn’t a “perfect” specimen like yourself? It’s great that you’re a functioning alcoholic but everybody else in the world isn’t you.
@@jasonmurdock6495they are saying that a bad mental state can bleed into your environment. It’s not always a choice, I’m very happy it works for you but not everyone can do it especially with disorders like depression, it takes away the will to live do you think they start caring about dishes at the same time?
This one creeps me out. It's sad. The mockingbird singing so beautifully and the dysfunctional mess and death nearby. Life goes on as beautifully as before. It's just a trip to me
As someone who is disabled and would not be able to take care of my home without my husband I have to say that if she is an older lady she probably has not been able to take care of her home by herself. If her son is the type of person that would harm her or hide that she was harmed then he would probably not help keep the home up.
I believe that disability and elder care services should cover basic home care services such as basic cleaning and basic home maintenance (basic maintenance such as changing air filters, lawn care, etc).
This basic care help for the elderly living alone is provided in many ( don't ask me to be specific, I'm not an expert) European countries. It not only keeps many people out of care homes but is much cheaper for the state than having to provide full care.
@katella European countries have alot of things we here in the US do not. We are practically on our own. And ppl wonder why we have such high rates of mental health issues, murder, substance abuse and more people in prison than practically every other country in the world. Great ole US of A for ya. Here, you are on your own til you die or get institutionalized in some form.
Absolutely true. Bruce making cracks about the condition of the home was out of line, frankly. Live in this lady’s shoes for a while, Bruce, and see how “neat” your surroundings become.
My dad had a couple of large strokes that affected his life substantially. He could take care of basic tasks, but needed assistance in the restroom and with home care. My mom was 76 at the time, and except for the two afternoons a month she got a break to run errands in her own, she was doing it all. My dad had to go on Medicaid due to the high cost of medication (especially insulin at the time), and my mom looked for assistance in her area. , but there just wasn’t the staff available or the services available in their rural area. My dad passed away a year later due to health problems and my mom was absolutely exhausted at the end. I live two states away and have my own family here, so it’s complicated sometimes and it’s just bleak for seniors and the disabled. Some people would rather be at home with an abusive relative than in a facility and they can’t afford them anyway. It’s a horrible situation to be in and I feel terrible for that lady. Her son sounds like an opportunist and loser at life. Maybe prison MIGHT improve him, but I doubt it. If someone can kill their own mother, then that tells me that they have the morals of a maggot.
@MindiB I'm pretty sure he was insulting the dude, not the old lady.
We grew up low-income in the Bronx. My mom kept the house extremely clean and clutter-free. She was also adverse to clutter. She taught us to keep a clean and tidy home. Cleanliness has nothing to do with income or social status, it’s merely about taking ownership of your things.
I grew up poor in south africa, but the little we had was always clean and polished, no clutter and trinkets either. My dad would make us things on saturdays (like console table, sideboards, etc.) And we'd keep him company, bring him a cold one and learn from him. My parents take immense pride, and taught us resourcefulness. Just wanted to thank you for your comment, making these memories rush back ❤
Actually, people who live in these conditions are very, VERY likely to be suffering from mental health issues. Poverty, trauma, substance abuse, and lack of proper mental health treatment are all factors that can contribute to a situation like this. Studies have been done that link trauma and clutter specifically.
It's great that you did not grow up in these conditions, but don't assume it's because other people are lazy or not responsible.
@@SanctaJivesi grew up middle class in america and my dad has issues with this. Thank you for being fair and realistic
Say that louder so the people in the back can hear! Your momma taught you well.
@@SanctaJives Ohh that explains things... I've dealt with a lot of heavy trauma in my life and I struggle a lot with clutter. I feel uncomfortable if my room isn't at least a little cluttered. When my room is neat and tidy it makes my skin itch, I can't stand it, the clutter makes me feel cozy and safe!
Bruce, what a great father you clearly are to your children. 💕 What a blessing it would be to have you as a father.
Sometimes the sick and elderly can no longer care for their homes, and have no other choice. As a Homecare nurse I've seen it many times. Clutter & dust can happen quickly as people become incapable of keeping up.
Yes. As a well as folks who are neurodivergent, or have mental or physical disabilities.
@@leiliyahdecotta Yeah, I love this channel and I really like Bruce, but his association with untidy == poor or untidy == bad is just judgemental. Sure, in an ideal world everyone would have the time, resources and mental capacity to live in shining, sparkling clean million dollar condos. But most of us AREN'T nearly as extremely wealthy as a lawyer.
@@AureliusR I think it's driving Bruce nuts already & he can't help his commentary..Bruce would have made a GREAT handyman to have around to maintain order in their lives for sure
Throw in depression and you have the Trifecta.
Of they are elderly and can't take care of themselves how things just end up piling inside?? My grandmother was living alone until she could not longer take care of herself and when we went to the house it was organized and livable. Not full of stuff.
A mom who would rather have her son live in a tent outside than in her home around her says it all. 😒 she was sick of him and fearful
Exactly. She had been abused by her husband and her son and had to take out protective/restraining orders on both of them and was dying from heart disease. But Bruce had to make all this commentary on the clutter. This is the only video of his that I'm giving a dislike to and I'm not even gonna finish watching it. I know it won't matter to him and he's not gonna notice one person unsubscribing, but I'm just not a fan of his judgmental attitude here.
Well there was a no contact order so I think it really speaks to how much she loved him. She couldn’t put him on the street but legally couldn’t have him in the house
@@ContactsNfiltersIt's a reasonable observation. It's a clue as to how they live.
@@ContactsNfiltersso just because you disagree with someone once that warrants unsubscribing ? It was a fair observation. You must live this way if that was offensive.
@@ContactsNfiltersJust clean your house. It's not going to k:ll you.
Bruce, my daughter is a lawyer so I told her I’m studying law on RUclips. Love your show!
😂😂😂😂😂
Bruce, your son telling you to grow out your beard was some straight up wisdom, man. You look dapper and distinguished.
The short back and forths between you two are always so heartwarming, it's nice to see a strong family bond these days. And as someone who lives in a disorganized home, it's often as simple as not being taught how to do basic chores and tasks by your family or other caregivers. It's taken me until my early 30s to learn the life skills and routines to keep my place looking okay. I'm not defensive over it anymore, but for me, that and chronic pain are the biggest impediments to me keeping my place up.
I think I told you before Mr Rivers but I'll say it again, your beard is distinguished and prestigious. Keep up the great work Bruce and Michael!
Michael, your dad is hilarious. The circus tent comment made me laugh out loud. You are blessed to have this man for a dad ❤
Bruce you had me laughing when you said he's living in the tent like a circus clown. Fantastic job
Hoping he covers the Ruby Franke case. Would love to hear an attorney’s breakdown of the case, & what kind of role their old videos will play in a trial.
My father passed earlier this year and he was and still is my best friend. I miss him everyday, and I love the love you have for your son. Michael is my name as well. Congratulations to you both.
Thats My biggest fear, Losing My Father, and he just had a mass taken out of his colon. Its scary for He is My best friend Also. My prayers to You, and Bruce Rivers and Michael kick ass!
@@adamstein9333 Y'all both in my prayers 🙏🏽❤️
PLEASE keep your beard ! ♥️♥️♥️ I am so thankful that Alan sent you some product for your beard 😎 This episode was wild - thanks Michael & Bruce.
Agreed! I think it makes him look like David Rossi from Criminal minds
@@ithlium2284Omg! He does!!!
I’m ngl, Bruce looks seggsy asf with that beard and this is coming from a 55yr old lady😂 I’d do him. Js
I am fan of the beard as long as Bruce Rivers likes it too. You don't have to have a beard if you don't want to.
I don’t like beards.
Its so cool to see you and your son so tight. Its my dads birthday today who passed a couple years back. Never had that relationship with him but i miss him and sad i never got to. God bless you guys if i ever have a child this is the way i would want to be
I feel yoru pain my man. Stay strong.
Happy Heavenly Birthday to your dad! 🎉❤
Sending birthday wishes up to heaven to ur dad 🙏🏻❤️🩹
Points to Michael for the quick bondage joke! Clearly the wit runs in the family.
Bruce tried the father, daughter he came back quick fr😂
@@bbeezzyythe get back was crazy 😂
That was gold 😂
xD
It was so good he got promoted to Contract Genius ™️!
You two are such a wonderful father and son duo. The love and respect and fun are a joy to see on every episode. ❤ if im ever caught weaving on the sidewalk in Minneapolis i know who to call.
I love the sound of walking on stones and wind blowing into a camera microphone. This one got me rock solid!
I've already seen this but watched it again just to see Bruce's reaction.
I guess Michael is a genius
Me too
Me three 😆
Me too
And me lol
Me too too also
Bruce is such a positive and inspiring role model, constantly trying to spread positive messages and his entire job is dedicated to helping people. You can tell he really cares about everyone, even us random fans he's never met, and that he's always proud to hear when a fan has been inspired by him
How in the hell could he be in that house with a dead body there? I was a EMT back in the day, and decomp is one of those smells that never completely leaves you once you experience it. Kudos for a video that shows what a couple of good cops can do. Too often you see stuff that they do wrong. Also, keep the beard. Makes you look more badass!
They aren't even good cops. They just didn't do anything bad on camera. That's how low the bar is for a "good cop"
@@Toy1erchill out weirdo and just stop with the cop hate.
Most normal people would have been fiscally sick just coming across a dead body.so god knows how someone could live in the house with a dead body
You get used to it... dont ask how i know...
@@Toy1erOkay weirdo.
I love how much you love your son and you tell absolutely everyone!
I love when you stood up for moms you have a soft spot in your heart Thankyou Blessings
You just casually dropped that you put yourself through school by being an EMT? You’re a good guy, Bruce.
Like Mr Rogers said, "look for the helpers"
Bruce is a helper, and it seems like the type who wouldn't be happy unless he's making a positive impact on others
Dads deserve bondage too. Yet another excellent video.
There are a lot of better ways to describe that
I love bondage 😂😂
😂😂😂 just not with your kids
😂😂
Took a hard left turn with that Father son bondage comment.... son behind camera! Lol
Bruce, worked in EMS, I cannot tell you what’s worse, decomp or burnt flesh. You are right, quite a unique smell you will never forget.
4:07 I can absolutely tell you it's worse D compan after five days a person hang themselves in a small apartment/room that is a recipe for hell and it lingered for about two weeks. I found a guy when I was 18 and you're right it's a smell stench actually you'll never forget.
Former nurse here. Just reading your comment makes me smell both again. You never forget.
As a species, we have an instinct to smell our own dead as the most hideous smell to keep other humans away. There's no getting around it. Every instinct in the human body tells you to retreat from dead bodies.
It's highly disturbing that this guy sat in a house for days with his dead mother. There's something horrendously wrong with him.
I was an EMT. Decomposition smell is sooo nasty. Add a River and…
Former EMT. Forget the odors. The worst is hoarders' houses with fleas in the carpet.
I absolutely LOVE the fact that you and your kids work together on projects and how close you and your kids are. My kids and I are the same way, I’ve never had to discipline them (harshly) ever. We’ve always talked things out too. Keep up the good work I really enjoy your chanel
Anytime I have trouble keeping my home up to my personal standards of cleanliness, I watch episodes of Hoarders and RUclips videos about child protective services in dirty homes. I'm autistic so I really have to remind myself about the reality of public perception, and I can get overwhelmed if I don't chip away at the mess every day.
I understand how it gets as bad as in this situation, but I refuse to give up.
"Father-son bondage" I absolutely lost it 😂😂😂
Right? Unintentional kink? Hehe I kinda heard it like Pauly Shore would say it, but a few seconds later my brain was like ❗❓❗⁉️ lol
I'm pretty sure that was his son that said that too so that adds a whole other layer to it lol
😂😂😂😂😂
Father son?!
Lol 😂
My mom survived the Great Depression & WWII. She always said that just because you’re poor does not mean that you have to be filthy. You can clean your whole house with vinegar or bleach. We didn’t have much growing up, but it was clean.
Imagine being poor
@@YungPhilosopherI hope you learn what it means to have nothing. Only stupid people born with a silver spoon in their mouth would be enough of a jackass to belittle others for not being so financially stable
@@YungPhilosopher stealing ur fat disabled mothers ssi does not count as “getting money”
Exactly!!
@@YungPhilosopherimagine being filthy
Full disclosure, I had already seen this, so I knew what the outcome was at the beginning. My sister lived in a different city from me and her daughter. In 2012 a long time neighbor called for a wellness check and she was found deceased. It was February in Aurora, CO and next to no heat, so decomp was slowed way down. He daughter got the death certificate, but I think she died of a heart attack, and she probably also had some prescription drugs in her because of constant pain. She was physically disabled, but smoked like a chimney. She had been diagnosed years ago with Borderline Personality Disorder and was constantly miserable. She was also a registered nurse. She had a heart attack in 2005 and told me numerous times if she thought she was having another heart attack she would not call 911. I suspect that is exactly what she did and any drugs that might have been in her body would have been incidental, I think. In February 1983, she found our father dead in his hot tub and his cause of death was drowning and manner was accidental.
I have also seen a couple videos where a person who did yard cleanups for free called the police after smelling that distinctive smell.
I am now 76 and I am glad my daughter checks on me frequently.
Sadly my cousin found her own mom deceased when visiting. Her heart just gave out after years of heart issues. They used to speak daily. Thankfully now there’s technology like Apple Watches that can call emergency services if it detects your heart rate has some unexpected changes.
There is not a single channel on RUclips that I love more than yours!!! I wait for your videos to come out. My husband hears me singing your intro song and laughing and singing at the end. 😂😂😂😂. He says to me “Is that your favorite lawyer again?” 😂😂 keep up the great work Bruce and Michael. Y’all make my day!!! The humor is such a added bonus!!!
best cops ive seen in this rare situation on film. well done gentleman.
Love the beard. Love how you educate. Love it when you say “Here’s the thing”. Love how much you love your son. 😊
These videos are at the top of my list. Love the dad-son aspect and the overall tone. Educational and upbeat is an unbeatable balance and you guys do it so well. Thank you Bruce and Michael for being a bright spot in my day!
“Just because your poor doesn’t mean you can’t be neat” too right. There’s a homeless guy near me who has all his stuff carefully sorted, kept neat and repaired. Trash is bagged up and taken away, instead of thrown into the nearest bush. Whereas a former minor politician who also lived in my area had a hoarded house that took a bulldozer and six full sized dumpsters to clean out after he passed on.
Its harder to keep things neat when poor.
Its really way way harder than for everybody else.
@JRBendixen yeah, being poor is also a huge stressor which can trigger dormant mental illness. I fully disagree w Bruce on this one
I've helped DHS social Services many times, they had 3 kids they needed to place in a safe house quickly, they called me and came over talked with me and the wife, brought this doctor's kids to my house, (I'm far more poor than a doctor, especially this doctor) the kids got there and looked around and seen the all the open space, seen the rooms.
As time went on, these kids opened up about their home, how papers and other things were stacked to the ceiling, how dishes were stacked in and around the sink, and one of the bath tubs was filled with dishes, it was a bad hoarding situation.
The oldest asked me if I was going to testify to what they've told me, I responded do you want me to do you don't have to speak? She affirmed yes to me.
The house got cleaned, and from things I said and suggested it kept the doctor's house on a routine surprise check, those kids came back to my house a few times because they liked my wife and I and our kids, they're in a better place within the house now, they're good.
Doctor's house was worth $450,000.
Mine $79k
Just because you got money doesn't mean you do the right things.
I've met the doctor because his kids wanted to come by, he knew of me through rumors, he asked a lot of questions about varied things, I just told him "We all have things we do, you do surgery, I do other things like helping people when and where I can."
But he has a system, and hired a cleansing company to come 2 times a week to clean the house.
So... guess elective surgeries make you a nice bank.
I mean, yes, being poor does not inherently prevent every poor person from keeping a clean home. It does very much prevent some poor people from it, though, especially disabled folks who cannot keep up with household chores on their own and do not have the resources to get assistance with it.
I hope we get an update on this case. And I’ll say it again I love your relationship with your son. You are a great dad.
I appreciate how much bruce commented on keeping your place organized at least....your home is your castle....keep it clean....honestly one would be amazed at how just checking small boxes in life quickly leads you to better circumstances....
I LOVED how you laughed at your own circus clown joke haha made me laugh even harder! 😂
This channel is truly a content powerhouse with so much life. This content will never get old to me.
I don’t know how people think cops don’t have a hard job, I couldn’t do it, God Bless them🙏🏼
💯 agree
I love how you talked abt your father and son relationship... beautiful bonding time...
“Just because you’re poor, doesn’t mean you can’t be neat” lol
Bruce aint wrong
He said his son is behind everything he says like he’s protecting himself from being sued😂😂
I'm South African. Love the channel. Hoping you'd care to share your thoughts on the Oscar Pistorious case. We actually have another 'sportsman' case going on right now. The murder of Senzo Meyiwa. Very interesting.
Love your content, love the dynamic between you and the content genius. More life to you guys.
Hi, I remember that case and watched a lot of programs about it at the time, including the court scene where he walked without his prosthetics. I felt so bad for his beautiful girlfriend and her family!!! From what I remember justice was not served!!
@@springfauna1465 he's sitting in prison right now, has been for years! Why did you think justice wasn't done?
@@moimeself1088justice was done, he murdered his girlfriend
@@moimeself1088 Ohhh, okay. I thought they gave him house arrest or something. I didn't know he finally went to prison. Thank you for the info!!
that case is whacked. it was just so unbelievable that he would randomly shoot into the bathroom without knowing where reeva was. if you were that scared, you'd make sure your girl is safe and i would have warned my gf that i was about to blast this mofo and to cover her ears. it wouldnt have been "me against the intruder" it would have been "US against the intrurder" and also OScar's behavior was sus AF with all the crying in court
BR’s knowledge of the law is impressive. I’m going to aim to go to law school and watching this channel just inspires me.
Its so awesome that you and Michael work together and achieved all this success on youtube as a team. May of your viewers wish they could do anything together with their dad so i think its very cool how well you guys work together. And Michael always picks the best topics and current events to cover. Congratulations to you both on 1 million subs. Amazing accomplishment. Been fun watching it grow since i found you at 10k subs. Thanks for all the entertaining content 👏
I've watched 95% of these videos before finding this channel. Love this so much!
Everytime he hypes up his son and content genius Michael Rivers I smile like a big ol doofus
Right?! I wish I had a parent like that! 💖
@@retard_activated Fr it makes me happy for Michael
Big ol doofus? Is that what your woman calls you? I hear affection in that statement. 🙂
I'm with ya Bruce ! I'm a minimalist and I get anxiety if there's a dirty dish in the house. 😆
Not sure if that’s a minimalist or OCD 😜
@@specialkl4792 both. 😆
This was so very hard to watch, my heart weeps for both Mom and Son. The Officers were/are so respectful and even keeled, that is a gift.
I felt that way, too. I felt like he was only staying there because he needed a place to stay.
He didn't report it because he figured he'd get blamed for her death, and knew he was in the wrong for being there and NOT reporting it. That had to suck.
@@tredjesongen Yes, they were probably best friends...with a friendly restraining order to boot, which is incredibly common for a mother to put on her own son...
@@tredjesongen Well we're discussing this case, and you bring in speculation of the son not wanting to let go of his mother, etc. while I'm mentioning a real court order which suggests actual violence or substantiated fear of future violence.
Yo I just got addicted to this channel yesterday i find u hilarious 🤣🤣 thanks for the knowledge 🙏🏾
Really wish an Aussie lawyer would do this. Love it! Good on ya mate!
The -bondage- bond between you and Michael is the best 😂☠️ p.s. I will send you all the beard everything if you keep it forever! You look so dapper! (And at least 70% more badass on your motorcycle probably) Thanks for all the amazing content!
Hey, SassaFras! 😂 love the username. I used to use Sassafras all the time when I was younger lol
'Just because you're poor doesn't mean you can't be neat'. That's so true...in my country many people live simply and by any modern standard maybe 'poor' but their house and environment is nice, clean, and comfortable. Bruce, you're right❤❤❤❤
There is a homeless encampment near the train station and these guys sweep and pickup trash everyday
Love, love your channel. Australian here. I especially enjoy how close you guys are.❤ thank you for all the laughs.
It's kind of funny that I've seen the original true crime, videos in the last few months. Then, YT thought I'd enjoy your channel.
And what do you know? Turns out that I'm enjoying it very much! Thanks for giving me a lawyer's perspective on the true crime videos that I find interesting. Keep up the good work. ❤
Messy/disorganized/ cluttered living spaces are also a big indicator of mental illness, Bruce.
I'm a mum with sons, the love l have for them can never be explained so Bruce l know how you feel when you talk about your son. Great episodes
Love Australia
Ugh. I had an ex that said ‘a piece of paper can’t keep someone away” when I wanted a no-contact order. They’re right unfortunately. Just because you have that ‘paper’, it doesn’t make you safe.
A piece of paper doesn't make you safe, but it does give the police some legal recourse if the individual comes back around, which they otherwise would lack. However, the police are minutes away at best when life and death struggles occur in seconds. That's why it's so important to exercise your 2nd Amendment rights and carry the most potent self defense tools you are capable of using.
Years ago when I went thru it, I will just say that I exercised certain rights, then I disappeared into a PO Box. For years I kept my place of residence very private and I am still a private person, tho I do own property now that the person I had issues with moved away and moved on. I did NOT get an order of protection because you need to disclose your physical location and it doesn't protect you except to give the police recourse AFTER a crime has been committed, which 😂 I was not willing to take chances like that. Nawp...just get out, get a PO Box and keep your mouth shut. Remain private for awhile and you can get away from certain people that may mean you harm. No piece of paper will protect you. But exercising your RIGHTS will.
@@resarm5007Found you!
Seeing you working with your son brings me great joy. Keep it up and may God bless you both!
i always love when i see a new video drop i really enjoy the delivery of the video good job michael
Nothing better than father-child bonding, but really important for boys. We need more dads like you in this world. ❤
I live in such a 'palatial estate'. We can't all be hot shot lawyers, Bruce Rivers!
You dont have to be a “hot shot lawyer” to have a neat clean house. Lol its called not being lazy
@@AllStarrKoThats a really judgmental and shifty take. People who are disabled, struggle with mental illness, are neurodivergent, have health issues, or have never learned how to keep a tidy home often struggle to keep their house clean. Just because you don't doesn't make you any better than them or give you the right to condemn them as “lazy.”
@@squidleyskidley Your comment is 100% correct but likely wasted on many who consume social media.
(And, I bet you anything Mr Rivers employs others to do his cleaning and tidying!)
That comment “Dad son bondage” had me on the floor laughing also he is a for real content genius I seen this video a few days ago and thought “hmmm I wonder if Bruce will react to it”
Bruce, this was a very interesting video. I think that the son has a mental illness, his mannerisms and way of talking is similar to patients I've had, I am a retired nurse who worked with psych patients once upon a time. He may be self-medicating with drugs or alcohol but it's impossible to know without asking if the dope/alcohol caused his mental illness or the other way around. Anyway, some psych patients don't even have the capacity to know to call for help if someone has passed on. I am not trying to make excuses for his behavior but I was wondering why he acted the way he did. It would be interesting to know why the mom passed away but that's not enough information for a whole video. The police were very professional and did a great job.
I also had the impression that his apathy was the result of a lifetime of of struggles. Some people are born into hopeless situations. Means of coping are limited and a kind of acceptance of the unacceptable ensues.
“I’m not saying these people are living wrong.”
I’ll say it. These people are living wrong.
Love the content, the beard, and the way you speak about your son. 😌
"A house is the reflection of your mental state." I don't remember where I heard it, but it has resonated with me, someone with mental illnesses. I can tell when a depressive episode has hit because my house chores suffer
It's true.
Lol my apartment is a disaster and I am definitely depressed.
My house is messy and cluttered just like my ADHD brain. But it isn't gross. The dishes get done. They get out away. Trash goes out. Litter box gets cleaned. Etc. I'm just very bad at organizing things and keeping things organized.
@@ElleriaZer Exactly the same for me. I have to make sure all of my cat's things are in order but I often put things down to address the immediate. I have the intention of putting it away later but I forget or something else comes up that distracts me. Or I still need said item for another task. I don't leave food or garbage out. Just stuff.
So true , definitely facts clean laundry piles up for me unfolded on the bed and and dishes in the sink or sit in the dishwasher when I’m depressed
I took care of my parents, both with dementia with dad having Parkinson's dementia. He was paranoid and had violent outbursts, he attacked me one day and I was able to call my brothers, who had to restrain him which left bruises on him. After he passed, mom started to pick open sores on her arms, I tried everything to stop her but got looks from others taking her out. She even told a doctor that I punched her causing black eyes that in truth we caused by oral surgery. Even though she changed her story and I provided evidence of the surgery, I still had a file open with Adult Protective for 1 year as long as there was no further incidences. Also she was diabetic and had numerous falls, in the middle of the night.
Geesh! That's horrendous
My man has stage 4 lung CANCURE that's metastasized into his bone. He had a couple mini stokes and was very aggressive and violent towards me during two of his strokes confused and hallucinate and angry so angry screaming at me and my biggest fear was some bs of someone thinking I was abusing him as he fell a couple times and had done something to his eye kept rubbing it so hard it looked like a black eye. Thank God I kept open communication with the medical staff and once I finally got him to the hospital and realized he had stroke episodes it all made sense for his behavior changes. He's the kindest most non combative person I have been with for over three years and to see this loving good man turn so ugly and hurtful and violent was heartbreaking and scary for me especially being a survivor of severe domestic abuse from my past it was difficult to stomach. He doesn't remember hitting me on two of his episodes and that was difficult to process for him. We are better now and he's regulated on his meds for now the chemo road is a long painfully exhausting one that is necessary for his survival so it's a new day everyday and we take it with our hearts flowing with love and pray each day for another tomorrow. Grateful beyond anything else for the love and support and compassion that we have been given throughout this horrible sickness. CANCURE with love
I send my love to all those who have lived the CANCURE life. May all be healed and loved because we all are enough and deserve nothing less then the best in each other for all others.
You guys are having a good laugh today.. Thanks for all the fun
Bruce, I always enjoy your videos, as your comments and opinion. >>>Being an ex-co, I agree with you about the smellof a corpse. >>>I hope that your friend who was involved in a bad motorcycle accident is recovering nicely, and I hope that he makes a full recovery. >>>I really mean that.
@bruce I LOVE LOVE your intro song. Someone needs to release the full song lol. I find myself singing it to myself during the day. Catchy lil tune ❤
I had a wellness check done on me a couple of years ago. I was not in a good place. I was suicidal. My apartment was absolute trash (there were pathways) because of the depression. I was so embarrassed when I woke from a long nap to hear banging on my porch door. It was a cop. He came in & was shocked by the appearance of my apartment & probably my appearance. Poor guy. I do appreciate his vigor trying to get to me.. & for him being so kind to me. I think he knew I was lying through my teeth saying I was okay, but he couldn't do much else, so he left. Cops deal with a lot of difficult stuff & wear many different hats. I don't always agree with the attitudes they often have, but I'm glad we have them.
Ps. My apartment is clean now. No pathways. But hot damn! That was embarrassing.
I love how the one time we hear Michael behind the camera he pipes up with "father son bondage"
What a legend
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You have a really subtle way of breaking these videos to us it's really weird I don't really like watching those kinds of videos but you have a really subtle way of narrating the videos well enough to where we can watch them without being either annoyed or anxious thanks man you are awesome 😎👍
Yeah bruce's voice is so calming.
His humor makes it easier for me to watch. Otherwise I usually steer clear from videos about death, like ones where it’s live happening vs a documentary.
The cops noticed the smell from outside. I can't imagine being inside that trailer house for even 10 seconds with the stench of death permeating it. Can't imagine what's going on inside that guy's head that he could stay in the house for so long.
This is the best content. It's wholesome, wise, accountable, honest, transparent, entertaining, pertinent, and socially astute. I hope this channel sets you both up for lifetimes, you deserve every single bit of praise and more. Both of you are admirable and great at what you do. Another vote for keeping the beard! Can you talk about the cop in Seattle talking on the phone about a woman a police car had just hit and killed? Please blind react please please please!! Thanks again for all you both do! ❤🎉
I just found you yesterday i luuuuooovveee you omg im such a fan. Law student from Germany here.. subscribed immediately 😍