The most feared girl in Mexico (*MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY*)

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Комментарии • 17 тыс.

  • @dreaminez472
    @dreaminez472 2 года назад +2245

    Imagine being that officer. He was probably thinking "OK, I've just got to prove to this kid there are no monsters under the bed, in the closet, or in this cave." And then he became ritually sacrificed like it's 1962 BC. Absolutely fucking crazy.

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  2 года назад +350

      Seriously. Insane!

    • @gannon3578
      @gannon3578 2 года назад +140

      And by BC you mean Before Covid 😳

    • @keithmayhewhammond5357
      @keithmayhewhammond5357 2 года назад +133

      In what is now Mexico, such sacrifices were going on well after BC, such rituals being seen by the Spanish. Many of the commoners actually begged the Spanish for help and joined them in fighting against their rulers to put an end to such madness. And they did. Unfortunately, revisionist anti-historians wish to make the Spanish the 100% villains, when in reality, they were the rescuers. Obviously the Spanish did do bad things once gaining power which is inexcusable. However, I think any reasonable person can admit that as bad as corruption can be, nothing is worse than being under rulers who eat you.

    • @entropysmith6965
      @entropysmith6965 2 года назад +80

      That’s why it is important, in situations like that, to take the word of the person at face value until proven otherwise. Even if there is a 95% chance it is nothing, that other 5% can end you. The world is a crazy place and, everyone should always have that in the back of their minds, especially law enforcement. It was the 60’s though, so I can understand the officer being more naive .

    • @ct0903
      @ct0903 2 года назад +5

      @@MrBallen i am the Road runner beep beep

  • @cela9852
    @cela9852 2 года назад +1747

    Sebastian is the true hero of this story. Despite being confused and afraid of what he saw, he still pushed to go back with the hope of helping someone in danger. Had it not been for him so many people in that village would have lost their lives.

    • @SneakySolidSnake
      @SneakySolidSnake 2 года назад +151

      everyone in the village DID lose their lives: sacrificed, shot dead, or imprisoned for 30 years. other vulnerable towns are safe because of sebastian, though. the vampire prostitute and her lackeys would surely have moved on to new places and built up a new following if not caught.

    • @NorthernGreenEyes
      @NorthernGreenEyes 2 года назад +120

      @@SneakySolidSnake That's what I thought! His town probably would've been next had it not been for his bravery.
      Rest easy, brave Sebastian 🕊️

    • @cela9852
      @cela9852 2 года назад +13

      @@SneakySolidSnake wait all of them? I thought that not all the villagers died in the shootout and only 12 were arrested as the most complicit in all the acts committed. I will be honest am not sure how accurate the articles were but they said that some of the villagers were let go because concrete evidence couldn't be found that they were complicit in the murders.

    • @ARedMotorcycle
      @ARedMotorcycle 2 года назад +45

      Those people didn't deserve to live; they were all willing to kill each other for her. They were all in on it.

    • @bluesbulletin
      @bluesbulletin 2 года назад +22

      I agree, but isn't it safe to say if Magdalena hadn't pointed at them that week they'd also be helping her kill another member of the cult? Cults are so crazy!

  • @USMC517
    @USMC517 Год назад +905

    This really should be a case study. Power trips are insane how fast someone normal can become the worst.

    • @jeremykelly4673
      @jeremykelly4673 Год назад +58

      The Stanford prison experiment is a pretty good sleaze study of people power tripping rapidly.

    • @joelschmierer3544
      @joelschmierer3544 Год назад +1

      Ya stanford prison exp was when fake guards started abusing fake prisoners in the study

    • @helenaj1442
      @helenaj1442 Год назад +40

      No. There's no "normal" to become worst. Is always there.

    • @forgetfulstranger
      @forgetfulstranger Год назад +4

      @@helenaj1442 agreed

    • @yacobshelelshaddai4543
      @yacobshelelshaddai4543 Год назад

      There’s a demonic principality in that place hence the aztec rituals being identical etc

  • @prophetsnow5193
    @prophetsnow5193 Год назад +1962

    The fact that she got only 50 years for cutting out the heart of a child and 14 others only got her 50 years is unreal

    • @voidremoved
      @voidremoved Год назад +214

      Lucky it wasn't in Canada or they would protect her and arrest anyone that tried to complain about the cults activity. The cops would have also arrested the boy when he first came to the police station and they would put him in a mental institution forever

    • @jofejofe4589
      @jofejofe4589 Год назад +66

      Nah 50 years is craaazy… just think about how they gonna beat her up in prison for all of those years 🙏🏽

    • @EM-qx3hx
      @EM-qx3hx Год назад +21

      @@voidremoved ???

    • @davidkleiven9212
      @davidkleiven9212 Год назад

      @@voidremoved not just in Canada ËH ŴÎÑKß5 lol 😆 ŴÎÑKß5 FACTS TRUTHS ËH WORLDWIDE you'd Bee amazed lol 😆 ŴÎÑKß5 FACTS TRUTHS how MANY countries have 13 WITCHS embedded in all the tiers of government POLICE nurse's doctor's judge's Army Navy Air Force all placed strategically to COVER it ALL UP ËH ŴÎÑKß5 lol 😆 ŴÎÑKß5 FACTS TRUTHS ËH and the TOP of the pyramid is the ELLITES funding it. Just like in Florida EVERGLADES and New Orleans everglades there's ELLITE funded SATANIC camp's that HUMAN SACRIFICES go ON to this day ANYWHERE where were it's hard to access and PRIVATE INCLUDING there large land mansions ËH ŴÎÑKß5 lol 😆 ŴÎÑKß5 FACTS TRUTHS ËH and TRULLY why adrinocrome became a big THING AMONG them and the YOUNGER the sacrifice the better more powerful the BLOOD they THINK ËH ŴÎÑKß5 lol 😆 ŴÎÑKß5 FACTS TRUTHS ËH now ye KNOW ËH lol 😆 ŴÎÑKß5 FACTS TRUTHS ËH so now ye CAN call me a conspiracy theorist lol 😆 ŴÎÑKß5 FACTS TRUTHS ËH. Or mentally INSANE lol and have the government agree and lock me UP BWAAHAHAHA ye don't even realize HOW DEEP the 13 WITCHS rabbit hole IS ËH lol 😆 ŴÎÑKß5 FACTS TRUTHS ËH

    • @momchilandonov
      @momchilandonov Год назад

      50 years is enough for her to die in prison lol.

  • @Toastboast739
    @Toastboast739 2 года назад +4319

    I feel so bad for Sebastian. He was only 14, but didn’t turn a blind eye to the horrific things he saw in the cave. Instead, he was courageous enough to keep telling the officers to go check it out, and he even went back there himself too. Extremely sad how the police didn’t take him seriously, probably would have been more prepared to confront the cave rather than sending one police officer

    • @timdeathly
      @timdeathly 2 года назад +40

      Like he said he was illiterate. If a kid went to the Police basically anywhere and all he could say is there a vampires and it's bad I'm sure they also wouldn't take it very seriously.

    • @redheadwithafierytemper5668
      @redheadwithafierytemper5668 2 года назад +372

      @@timdeathly I think the police should at least check something out when a child is practically begging someone to listen to them. When my daughter was in high school a few people she knew fully believed they were werewolves, vampires and Lichen's. Something happened at school and one of the kids hard a razor blade and was cutting themselves in the restroom. My daughter raises the alarm after trying unsuccessfully to try to get her to stop and hearing her say she planned to take her own life. The school hauled a bunch of these people into the office as well as the girl and they pretend to have no clue what they were talking about. I had heard about some of this first hand as well and went to the school to inform the principal and at first he thought I was psychotic. But I told him to call the girl in while I was there and he did. She came in and after a couple of minutes she broke down and admitted she was trying to kill herself and she was sacrificing herself for their little "coven". I look over at the principal and said "glad I could do your job for you". People need to listen more to children and not just think they are full of "sh**.

    • @sneakysasquatch6014
      @sneakysasquatch6014 2 года назад +5

      Goddamn Salazar cultists

    • @Gloriagal78
      @Gloriagal78 2 года назад +72

      @@redheadwithafierytemper5668 Good for you for not backing down!

    • @justinburchette
      @justinburchette 2 года назад +88

      @@redheadwithafierytemper5668 Totally agree! 💯 I hear some of these stories and I'm like "man, this could have all been avoided had someone just listened!"
      Regardless of their age, it really doesn't take a scientist to see when someone is distressed. You can quite clearly tell when someone is trying to get help. These cops in this story were just lazy and didn't want to bother- that's really all it boils down to. I feel bad for the kid though, he tried hard to do the right thing. He didn't deserve what happened to him. At least *one* of those cops took him seriously... but still, they really should have sent more than a boy and one cop to check on a potentially violent scene.
      Also good on you for doing the right thing! 😊

  • @Balisades
    @Balisades 2 года назад +2794

    The fact that the Hernandez brothers remained there once this lady started drinking blood and going off on her power trip is crazy. They could have prevented this from going out of control and its truly heartbreaking that Sebastian ended up as a victim along with the officer kind enough to trust in the boy.

  • @Aecentric
    @Aecentric Год назад +281

    I can't believe this story hasn't been turned into a movie. This could be a perfect horror film based on a true story from start to finish.

    • @dakotahutcheson9207
      @dakotahutcheson9207 Год назад +24

      It kinda has. It's very similar to a cartoon movie called the road to el Dorado. Not as spooki. But similar story.

    • @hindenberg507
      @hindenberg507 11 месяцев назад

      this cant be a real story ? sounds way OTT

    • @nicolehegarty4749
      @nicolehegarty4749 10 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@dakotahutcheson9207THANK YOU! That's exactly what I said! How weird is that?!

    • @IJAMSOWHAT
      @IJAMSOWHAT 10 месяцев назад

      Tulio Tha hip! Tha hip!

    • @lanicedavis4936
      @lanicedavis4936 10 месяцев назад +3

      It's giving Jeepers Creepers vibes

  • @griffinparker5559
    @griffinparker5559 Год назад +498

    Man, imagine how shitty Sebastian felt when he realized that the most awful thing he had ever seen was going to happen to him. Just because he had seen something so twisted that he had no choice but to try to find out what happened.
    Same for Luis, the police officer. He probably was able to get a bit more information out of Sebastian on his way there and quickly realized how his good deed was going to be punished.
    I hope the inaction of the other officers haunted them for a long time before they came to terms with how they failed a child and colleague.

    • @godnyx117
      @godnyx117 Год назад +1

      That's why, you keep your mouth close! We have seen plenty and plenty times that the police does NOT care! There are plenty of "evil" and bad things around the world, no reason to go out and act like mother Teresa! Poor boy could have been fine by now!

    • @nishatzaha5145
      @nishatzaha5145 11 месяцев назад +10

      Yes, it's so sad and terrific. May Sebastian rest in Peace.

    • @elisaaaasil4207
      @elisaaaasil4207 10 месяцев назад

      Exactly

    • @cottonfootage
      @cottonfootage 10 месяцев назад

      Snitches get stitches LMAO

    • @tylerthomas7763
      @tylerthomas7763 9 месяцев назад +7

      More police officers should’ve been with them. If they had a whole squad they could’ve fought off this lunacy. It’s just sad b3cause nobody expects this kind of brutality.

  • @lilbluecar89
    @lilbluecar89 2 года назад +20504

    Waking up to Mr. Ballen on Saturday morning feels like watching Saturday morning cartoons for adults

  • @aquaticambience40
    @aquaticambience40 2 года назад +1950

    I feel so bad for all involved but particularly the little man with the courage to take the police back to the cave.

  • @NeuroticNightmares07
    @NeuroticNightmares07 Год назад +163

    The abuse they endured was horrific too. Sexual assault, including against kids. The original scammers sold young girls to traffickers when they were done with them. So they had been primed to follow this woman after a long time of already ritualistic abuse and torture. And then it got worse. This story is truly frightening.

  • @fastrack2170
    @fastrack2170 Год назад +535

    I don't binge watch Netflix, I Binge Watch Mr. Ballens Stories!!

  • @fruitypopwhickle6806
    @fruitypopwhickle6806 2 года назад +2299

    RIP Sebastian. You were a brave boy, braver than many, many adults.

    • @christopherholt6750
      @christopherholt6750 Год назад +74

      He's in the arms of Jesus now

    • @dinnerandashow
      @dinnerandashow Год назад

      Sebastian was a moron. He witnesses a entire town murdering someone and then returns with one cop.

    • @MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou
      @MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou Год назад +18

      @@christopherholt6750 No, he's not.

    • @erikmuse8707
      @erikmuse8707 Год назад +58

      @@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou do you feel good saying that

    • @MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou
      @MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou Год назад +16

      @belugahecker933 There's no evidence for heaven, but believe what you want if it makes you feel better.

  • @travisferguson33
    @travisferguson33 2 года назад +2265

    That's really sad that Sebastian and Luis got caught. He was super courageous to take the police back to the cave after he saw what he saw. This story was really wild

    • @hnune678
      @hnune678 2 года назад +22

      Thanks for the spoiler mate

    • @dainah105
      @dainah105 2 года назад +315

      @@hnune678 don’t read the comments dumb dumb people are going to talk about the video

    • @travisferguson33
      @travisferguson33 2 года назад +173

      @@hnune678 I got you bro. Tobey and Andrew are in the new Spider-Man movie just in case you haven't seen it.

    • @RewskOnTV
      @RewskOnTV 2 года назад +3

      Yeah kinda reminds me of one John Waters / Devine movie Wild

    • @luvprue1
      @luvprue1 2 года назад +142

      @@hnune678 Spoiler only apply to movie,and tv shows. If you are reading the comments ( which is for discussion of the content ) prior to listening to the content than you are going to be spoiled. What did you expect? ?

  • @brownbiscuit4254
    @brownbiscuit4254 Год назад +230

    This reminds me of one of my moms childhood story’s. She’s 60+ years old , but when she was a child her family would go to Mexico to visit their relatives on the holidays, and she said her grandma or her great grandma told her to never go up to the mountains, which were covered in caves because supposedly that’s where the Brujas (witches) lived. And if anybody is Mexican or even knows Mexicans you should know that they didn’t just say that to scare little kids they 100% believe it as do I.

    • @capticeberg6683
      @capticeberg6683 Год назад +14

      Take me to these mountains!! I’d have fun fighting off the bit- I mean witches

    • @davidr1676
      @davidr1676 Год назад

      Remnant of the human sacrifices to the false gods/fallen angels/demons, perhaps ? Witchcraft has black=pure evil and white=nice but delusional people who just haven't experienced it enough to realize it or are in denial or lying. Of course, if your family was warning you, it wasn't because those cave witches are going to chant with fairy dust to get the kids little ponies. Only pony in those caves is probably going to be a side dish to cooked child and a goblet of blackish- red blood wine.

    • @davidr1676
      @davidr1676 Год назад +5

      Giant of Kandahar? Giant of Azteca-ville!!!

    • @franciscocota6440
      @franciscocota6440 Год назад +3

      @@capticeberg6683 Pretty much any town has their witches. Still, try not to do it xD

    • @Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose
      @Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@capticeberg6683 That’s adorable.

  • @blakseed
    @blakseed Год назад +116

    This sounds like a horror movie that I would watch. It's hard to believe something like this really happened.

    • @blindingshadow3463
      @blindingshadow3463 Год назад

      Because it didn't

    • @michelleworford3491
      @michelleworford3491 Год назад

      It is happening on a much larger scale. It’s exactly what our governments are doing to us!

    • @blakseed
      @blakseed Год назад +1

      @@blindingshadow3463 I actually hope it didn't. If you have proof that would actually put my mind at ease.

    • @blindingshadow3463
      @blindingshadow3463 Год назад

      @@blakseed these guys, it's there job to make up or exaggerating stories. The burden of proof falls on the storyteller, for if I can find nothing to back up what he's saying, then it's cap. Simple. I can't prove something didn't happen lol

    • @blindingshadow3463
      @blindingshadow3463 Год назад

      It actually is from a movie!!!!

  • @fresakar
    @fresakar 2 года назад +4066

    As a mexican, I'm really thankful that you're telling these stories that are barely ever talked about in my country. Usually they're told in a way that is very disrespectful to the victims, thank you for telling this story without biases. Also, just an extra piece of information: Coatlicue is an Aztec goddess, not incan. Both, Santos and Cayetano had no idea of incan mythology so they mixed Aztec and Incan without any knowledge about any of those cultures.
    I used to live in the state where this story happened, and once had the chance to visit La Yerbabuena, and trust me... there's something off. You can actually feel some kind of vibe when you are in town.
    Update: OMG, so many likes. Thank you everyone.

    • @esv_sun
      @esv_sun 2 года назад +271

      I was looking to see if someone else had already mentioned this before commenting. When I heard Incan goddess I thought "There's no way anyone would believe that since the Incas were from Peru, not Mexico." Thanks for the added info!

    • @gxfr795
      @gxfr795 2 года назад +103

      Wow that’s so fascinating. If I ever go to Mexico, which I hope to one day, I will be sure to check out that village. This story gives me the absolute chills, so fascinating and terrifying.

    • @victormontielpiano
      @victormontielpiano 2 года назад +65

      Wooow, yo no sabía de esta historia. Y también se me hizo raro que se hicieran pasar por incas y no aztecas o mayas

    • @paullowell3342
      @paullowell3342 2 года назад +78

      I’m sorry if you find it disrespectful but these people are dumb as rocks. Imagine planning your escape but then being like “well I guess I’ll just follow these people to a cave and see what happens” not the sharpest of the bunch.

    • @sailorgoon805
      @sailorgoon805 2 года назад +263

      @@paullowell3342 if you ever have to start a thought with "im sorry if you find it disrespectful but......." maybe just not say it? its like your subconscious telling you: "hey.........you know you shouldn't say that."

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 2 года назад +1320

    Even that nickname "The High Priestess of Blood" sounds bone chilling. Cult stories are frightening for real.

    • @stevehangzo7159
      @stevehangzo7159 2 года назад +17

      Hey mustache-less guy, we meet again

    • @ants_in_my_eyes_johnson6844
      @ants_in_my_eyes_johnson6844 2 года назад +15

      Agreed..."High Priestess of cutting your heart out while you are tied to a pike" may sound scary from the description but doesn't roll off the tongue easily.

    • @marioguti9887
      @marioguti9887 2 года назад +26

      The weird thing though is that she claimed she was an Incan goddess, the Incas were in South America, nowhere near Mexico where the Aztecs and Mayans were the empires that ruled the land.

    • @EdgetonWolfeDrezwellington
      @EdgetonWolfeDrezwellington 2 года назад +10

      I agree with the nickname, very fitting with character. The other night at Walmart I seen a Mom and Dad walking this young girl through the store, while she was singing "The TeleTubbies Theme Song." Strange I thought as I glanced. Then to my surprise, I noticed that young girls shirt had a picture of Hillary Clinton raising her hands. Monika Lewinsky was bowing down before her, while Bill Clinton was tied to a chair and blind folded. And Donald Trump was holding strings from the sky to everyone head and hands. At the top of her shirt it said,.."The High Priestess of Blood." Will never forget that moment, or this story. Awesome story Mr. B. and keep up the great storytelling. I watch a few of these every night before bed to help me rest. Thanks. Stay awesome!

    • @oAdamRo
      @oAdamRo 2 года назад +6

      Sounds like a Dark Souls boss

  • @daniellewatson8352
    @daniellewatson8352 Год назад +95

    I’m sorry you endured that Sir.
    I’ve known men whom have ended their life due to PTSD and it’s a real concern.
    I’m 52 you look in your early 30’s and it’s so important that men , or women for that matter, seek help.
    You seem like a well adjusted young man now.
    I wish you and your loved one’s good health physically and mentally.
    From the Land Down Under The Milky Way 🕊🇦🇺

    • @glenngilbert2632
      @glenngilbert2632 Год назад +5

      another Aussie here, I never went into the "forces" but have many relatives and friends that did,
      I'm 43 and know some "vets" that are in their 60's and some in their 30's( and all in between), navy,army and air force and none are the same....
      I'm all for mental health and all against conflict....
      I was suicidal at 12, since then I have gone out of my way to "be the shoulder to cry on", and gone above and beyond (even at my own expense/sacrifice) to "put a smile" on a randoms face if I sense they need it, have had 50 year old men cry their eyes out whilst draped over me over thing that happened decades before, I know 60+ year old men who still freak out over any plane or chopper overhead.........
      FUCK WAR & EVERY DAMMED THING IT STANDS FOR!!!!
      my heart goes out to all with mental health issues.

  • @maxpudlo
    @maxpudlo 11 месяцев назад +11

    I’m an hvac technician and I listen to mr ballen while I’m driving between calls. Well it turned out the last customer I had also listened to him. We ended up having an hour long conversation about these stories

  • @terryt5512
    @terryt5512 2 года назад +557

    A man who is so open about his emotional struggles is a man in every sense of the word; I think it informs the humanity and empathy that you bring to your storytelling, which is among
    the reasons that you are so good at it. And WOW--what a story this one was! I had never heard of it. RIP Luis and Sebastian.

  • @DerekFarnquist23
    @DerekFarnquist23 2 года назад +219

    I can’t even begin to imaging how mentally damaging it had to be for that young boy to see something so heinous and sinister. It’s so sad that he lost his life the way he did.

    • @Tekape
      @Tekape 2 года назад +12

      I mean if I saw something like that I wouldn't have gone there again or at least not without an ak

    • @satah5045
      @satah5045 2 года назад +3

      What about all the kids who lived in the village and had to go to prison?

    • @thetopicvortex7157
      @thetopicvortex7157 2 года назад +1

      Just imagine for a second, being a black unarmed citizen in the USA, specially during Drumpfs presidency.
      As a non American, I honestly don't know how that country hasn't nuked itself already

    • @ttydt
      @ttydt 2 года назад +10

      @@thetopicvortex7157 what?

    • @NicerNine
      @NicerNine 2 года назад +12

      @@Tekape the kids mistake was bringing up vampires, he should have just said people were murdering someone with a knife. They would have responded that night and with more officers.

  • @susanfarley1332
    @susanfarley1332 Год назад +28

    When you described the light coming from the cave it reminded me of when my mother and me went down to live in Mexico. Every year we had to go back to the border to renew our visa. I had forgotten this particular border visit since I was about 6 years old. We were staying with one of my mom's friends. For some reason we were in the mountains. We saw a line of people with torches and candles going up the side of the mountain to a cave. My mother was curious and wanted to go up to see what was happening but her friend told her it wasn't for foreigners to see. I still have a necklace pendant that is a reproduction of a vampire god (?). It's a made of gold washed silver and the body of the bat is big and pear shaped (the body is a bell) with the stylized bat head and wings at the top. It is a reproduction of a jewelry item found in a tomb of an important priest or leader that was dug up. The tomb had been filled with many pieces of gold jewelry objects. I doubt it has any connection to this story. Around the same time of our border visit that time we were living in a small town and I remember being scared of vampire bats. We didn't have screens on our windows and I was scared a vampire bat would get in, so I sleep with my head under the blanket even in the summer. I had heard of a man at a local outdoor cantina (bar) who had been sitting enjoying a beer when he saw a vampire bat licking the blood from a bite on his thumb. He hadn't even felt it bite him! That was real nightmare fuel for my dreams for awhile.

  • @karenstubbs94
    @karenstubbs94 Год назад +13

    John is an genuine story teller. He is in no way faking, his true self is evident on screen, niceness is not something you can fake no matter how good you are at acting .

  • @williamscheff4351
    @williamscheff4351 2 года назад +967

    Story telling aside, as a vet that also struggle(s)d with PTSD, depression, etc and has lost friends to it, it's good to see a vet with a platform normalizing mental health struggles, even if it's to speak towards a sponsorship, good on you for being direct and intentional with your wording.

    • @IsraelCountryCube
      @IsraelCountryCube 2 года назад +17

      I assume that from my opinion and realistic viewpoint mr.ballen is a good man. I just hope hes not a leftist. just saying because I gotta go against whats being pushed by mr build back better. but I like hearing about veterans im 19 years old and im thinking about going into the military to make me tougher and as a job because i dont know what to do with my life even if another older wiser man were to tell me i may have it harder in life for going to the military i think id still go because i want to change people and myself for the better.

    • @saucequeen4885
      @saucequeen4885 2 года назад +8

      Thank you so very much for your service. ❤️🙏🏽 🇺🇸

    • @lisaanne369
      @lisaanne369 2 года назад +6

      Just wanted to thank you for your service. ❤️

    • @valeriemurphy8626
      @valeriemurphy8626 2 года назад +25

      @@IsraelCountryCube You are too young and did not get a good education in civics to have a solid understanding of the functions of the federal government.
      Please listen to the podcast Civics 101.
      Also, please do a good review of American economics and take note of when the US economy tanks and when it recovers based on party. You may find it a bit more enlightening rather than parroting other people’s opinions which are likely just as uneducated.
      For a quick start, beginwith Bill Clinton who left the American economy in the black with a surplus. And then see what happens under Bush to the American economy and it’s complete collapse in 2007-2008 prior to the election of Obama.
      Then go back and follow the pattern of when the GOP is in power and when the Dems are in power.

    • @Miles-yl7cg
      @Miles-yl7cg 2 года назад +10

      @@IsraelCountryCube if you’re serious and you understand what you’re getting into, do it. It will suck but it will give you direction. Be smart and don’t let toxic leadership hurt you unnecessarily. Don’t let anyone change your mind but make sure that it’s what YOU want because if it isn’t, your heart won’t be into it and you will be miserable.

  • @mnmlbaez
    @mnmlbaez 2 года назад +1705

    This channel is so addicting. This guy took his great storytelling skills and made it a career. Good for you Ballen

    • @fefemcgee3757
      @fefemcgee3757 2 года назад +11

      seems like it's semi-dead tho, he's down to like 1 upload a month

    • @mnmlbaez
      @mnmlbaez 2 года назад +18

      @@fefemcgee3757 i still have a lot of catching up to do :)

    • @ZirZed
      @ZirZed 2 года назад +51

      It’s not semi dead if each video still gets millions of views, if anything it shows that Mr Ballen isn’t willing to upload half-baked bad stories every day, instead quality well-told stories that take more time

    • @haygirl8219
      @haygirl8219 2 года назад

      @@fefemcgee3757 I noticed it too and am so disappointed!!!

    • @marchoo9849
      @marchoo9849 2 года назад +6

      remember when he did 5 videos a week? thats how popularity changes people.

  • @BryonyWilcock
    @BryonyWilcock 6 месяцев назад +10

    From serving his country as a Navy Seal to serving the Globe as the best story teller going 👌🏻 Thank you for your service ❤

  • @bradychristoph4780
    @bradychristoph4780 Год назад +4

    The ad for better health made me cry. Thanks for being honest

  • @amandad802
    @amandad802 2 года назад +419

    This story really made me think of the Voltaire quote I've heard a couple of times recently- "Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Truly frightening.

    • @farmerchick3040
      @farmerchick3040 2 года назад +23

      That's how Hitler rose to power.

    • @sosexyimsexy2567
      @sosexyimsexy2567 2 года назад

      Only for fans over 18 years old PERFECTBODYGIRLSS.WEBSITE 👈
      tricks I do not know
      Megan: "Hotter"
      Hopi: "Sweeter"
      Joonie: "Cooler"
      Yoongi: "Butter
      So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today.
      Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım ''
      Erinder: '' Sezimdüü ''
      Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak ''
      Dene: '' Muzdak ''
      Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis.
      Aç köz arstan
      Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon.
      Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan.
      Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾
      They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising
      💗❤️💌💘

    • @jeanine6328
      @jeanine6328 2 года назад +3

      @@farmerchick3040 sorry, I think you misspelled Hitler. 😉

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  2 года назад +28

      Wow. So true.

    • @nopressure8821
      @nopressure8821 2 года назад +6

      @@jeanine6328 I think they misspelled the world governments.

  • @secretmina23
    @secretmina23 2 года назад +400

    I feel so sorry for Sebastian, he was just a kid who wanted to help after seeing something horrific. Most kids would probably be too afraid to take it forward after being rejected by the police just one time, but he didnt. He's a true hero and he died a hero. May he rest easy in Heaven.

  • @benjajohansson5380
    @benjajohansson5380 Год назад +15

    This is still the scariest Mr. Ballen video I can think of. I can't even look at the thumbnail without having to turn the lights on.

  • @soda12
    @soda12 Год назад +12

    Mr. Ballen's way of doing these story type things are amazing. I love how he tells us the story, leaves us on a cliff hanger then tells us the details before lol

  • @brown958
    @brown958 2 года назад +456

    As someone who has gone through mental health issues while in the military I appreciate who you’ve chosen to work with in this video, and you being willing to share your story.

    • @ciara2837
      @ciara2837 2 года назад +14

      betterhelp is awful and harmful, especially bc they are dealing with people with mental health issues

    • @WouldntULikeToKnow.
      @WouldntULikeToKnow. 2 года назад +6

      @@ciara2837 that doesn't make a bit of sense.

    • @D-Fwang
      @D-Fwang 2 года назад +2

      @@WouldntULikeToKnow. yeah

    • @bluegenes2273
      @bluegenes2273 2 года назад +8

      @@ciara2837 Feel free to elaborate.
      As someone who has massive anxiety when it comes to setting up appointments and dealing with new doctors, i'm leaning toward trying a service like this. So if you have a legitimate critique, spit it out. Otherwise you're doing nothing but adding a layer of anxiety to a process that's already irrationally fraught. I'm sure that's not your intent, so take this in the spirit it's intended.
      Cuz at worst, a vague comment like this stops someone who's well and truly going off the deep end from taking the last lifeline available.

    • @brown958
      @brown958 2 года назад +3

      @@bluegenes2273 definitely try a service like this. Doing it on zoom or any telehealth service really helps. The comfort from doing it from your own space helps you take that first step.

  • @L3N0R4L4N3
    @L3N0R4L4N3 2 года назад +614

    I've actually heard of this case years ago, and this is the *first time* I've ever known anyone to have any idea this happened! It was such an insane read when I came across it, and you did an awesome job retelling it!

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  2 года назад +55

      Thank you!

    • @naybkork60d
      @naybkork60d 2 года назад +7

      @@MrBallen I hope you reply to me I watched almost every vid ❤

    • @MsMightyMouse88
      @MsMightyMouse88 2 года назад +11

      @Outlaw What are you trying to say? You 1000% clearly are not MrBallen

    • @MyCatInABox
      @MyCatInABox 2 года назад +4

      @Outlaw lmao

    • @MFobes
      @MFobes 2 года назад +1

      @Outlaw Lolol nice

  • @bubblegumpop99
    @bubblegumpop99 Год назад +12

    I just found your channel because I like That Chapter, and someone recommended this one to me. I've never heard of this case before. It's so tragic. That poor boy and the officer just wanted to do the right thing.

  • @BadKlov
    @BadKlov Год назад +12

    Hello Mr Ballen
    I’d like to say big thank you for your incredible, scary, sad, interesting story’s! I am totally new. Been listening to you for over a month and I just cannot get enough! You are incredible, thank you and everyone else that’s involved in bringing this to us 😊

  • @vidaconsandra.
    @vidaconsandra. 2 года назад +1434

    I’m mexican, and of all the stories ever told out of mexico this one is rarely one of them. Awesome job, MrBallen. Great job! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @TexasHildis
      @TexasHildis 2 года назад +30

      I had never ever heard of this story either! Greatly told

    • @Maximus20778
      @Maximus20778 2 года назад +9

      ironically your username has Hernandez

    • @AntonioHernandez-rh3wx
      @AntonioHernandez-rh3wx 2 года назад +77

      @@Maximus20778 It's a common name.

    • @pseudoplotinus
      @pseudoplotinus 2 года назад +6

      This is one of the stories from Mexico ever.

    • @Maximus20778
      @Maximus20778 2 года назад +13

      @@AntonioHernandez-rh3wx wow even you have it lol, sanchez is also common to

  • @steveharrison76
    @steveharrison76 2 года назад +492

    Seen this story covered a lot elsewhere on RUclips, but this retelling is ace. It's told like a story, not 'an account'. It's just awesome, boss. This channel is a unique treasure.

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  2 года назад +41

      Thank you!!!

    • @petew4779
      @petew4779 2 года назад +36

      Lol I love youtube. Two responses. One from a genius, one from a porn bot. I, sadly, am neither... just a boy, seeking a girl, that loves things delivered in story format.

    • @SlimKeith11
      @SlimKeith11 2 года назад +4

      He makes it look SO easy!! I ramble and go off topic too much. LoL.

    • @Pokelemon3434
      @Pokelemon3434 2 года назад +3

      @@petew4779 man from what Iv seen just find one cause my gf hates anything that includes her having to think or concentrate but she’ll watch these with me anytime she’s not a fan of the weird voiced story tellers the croaky and raky sounding voices

    • @MrMule-eg5fg
      @MrMule-eg5fg 2 года назад +5

      @@MrBallen hi mrballen I've been watching you on RUclips for over a year and have enjoyed every video
      Also tomorrow is my birthday and this was exactly what I needed before then. The strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format

  • @akshayrathod9557
    @akshayrathod9557 Год назад +27

    RIP Sebastian. Your bravery will forever live among us.

  • @graysensoper2391
    @graysensoper2391 Год назад +11

    Just wanted to say much love Mr. B Allen and you're not alone so thank you for sharing the sponsor BetterHelp. You do so much with bringing joy, I absolutely love watching and listening to your strange, dark and mysterious stories when I relax or study or just need to get away and not think about life you've helped me through some dark times. Thank you from my heart to yours. Also I hope you and your family are doing well!

    • @dr-_-trash7392
      @dr-_-trash7392 Год назад

      I know it's been a while, but I'm just saying here that Better Help has been caught selling private information such as IP's, emails and the things that they get you to do. DO NOT GO THERE FOR HELP.

  • @nxbxdy3404
    @nxbxdy3404 2 года назад +868

    This is why it's important, as a police officer, to take every report as seriously as possible, even when it doesn't sound serious and completely made up. It wasn't smart for the cop to go without backup. I feel bad for the kid too. I can't imagine the trauma he must've felt witnessing a gory sacrifice then having it happen to you.

    • @blasi1800
      @blasi1800 2 года назад +9

      Curiosity killed the cat!

    • @Lili-pe6ub
      @Lili-pe6ub 2 года назад +65

      @@blasi1800 I mean yes but if the kid didnt see that then who knows how far she would have went. Theres only a certain amount of people in that town eventually they would have been killed off then what?

    • @woodsy967
      @woodsy967 2 года назад +15

      I know but this is back in the day when ppl still thought the world was full of decent ppl and eapecially in small communities ie small town n rural villages, islands etc etc life was alot more and still is in places more laid back, slower, and the it wont happen here thats for the cities attitude

    • @southernguru1455
      @southernguru1455 2 года назад +7

      The cops are the cartel

    • @rogerrabbit3020
      @rogerrabbit3020 2 года назад +4

      I coudn't have said better myself. Cops should take down the report and hopefully nothing ever happens, but if it does there's a report to go back to.

  • @M.M.D.
    @M.M.D. 2 года назад +401

    I think admitting and then seeking help for your depression, and encouraging others to do the same, is possibly the bravest act a Navy Seal could do. Thank you for helping to erase the stigma attached to treating our mental health. Love your channel!

    • @radisbad
      @radisbad 2 года назад +10

      Agreed. It's a shame people in the military often face negative consequences for doing so though

    • @codyobannon8484
      @codyobannon8484 2 года назад +8

      Yeah it's pretty cool for a man who was taught to kick ass and take names and be an operator to admit that he has feelings

    • @charisselinnell-morton4137
      @charisselinnell-morton4137 2 года назад +2

      Love this comment

    • @whackedoutcookie4393
      @whackedoutcookie4393 2 года назад +4

      It's 2022, the stigma of mental health isn't anything it was like 20 years ago. He made money too say that you know that right?

    • @Zxavioure
      @Zxavioure 2 года назад +3

      Don’t forget vets reach out to your VA office for mental health help. We all need help and there is no shame in doing something positive for life. @mrballen thank you for making those statements in the opening. You may have saved someone and out many others on the right path to get the help they need.

  • @ScoobyFreakinDoo
    @ScoobyFreakinDoo Год назад +2

    Dude holy moly ive been watching mr.ballin for about a week and a half now and man you definitely have been my number one channel that ive been watching so far. Thank you very much man it helps me at work im a truck driver here in sonoma county and as a mexicano hearing this story really got me at work 😂 as i was doing my duties! I hella got chills going down my back rn as im sitting in my truck will anyways i have some time to kill so ill tell you all if you have read this far.
    When i was 12 my dad worked as a semi truck driver for the waste disposal company and the story went how this young truck driver was driving down the road and he was going around hwy 20 late around 2-3 in the morning. He was checking his mirrors as any driver does and he suddenly feels pretty anxious, as he is checking his mirrors as he pans his head to the left a women appears holding onto the mirrors and side bar of the truck. He slams the breaks and the truck started to go cock eyed but he got control of the truck. He was really spooked, he nervously looked out the window and drove off and as soon as he got to the next rest stop he got out checked and no blood was on the truck or anything. He said she was pale with white eyes and nasty dark mucky hair ugh man when my dad told me that story as a kid fuck it freaked me out but hahah its a great story. Thanks mr. ballin you da man 🤘🏾

  • @angharad5932
    @angharad5932 3 месяца назад

    Been bingeing these lately - I think what I enjoy most about these stories is that even though they are "strange dark and mysterious" - and in this case gruesome and horrifying - your presence just exudes *safety*. And you obviously care very much for the victims.
    So proud of your for seeking out therapy - mental health and depression is so misunderstood and the stigma is enormous and life threatening. Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @EdgeofTimeProductions
    @EdgeofTimeProductions 2 года назад +158

    Wow! Imagine being that kid, so traumatized by what he saw he couldn’t comprehend it and ends up going BACK to the cave where the same thing would happen to him. You couldn’t write a horror film more terrifying.

    • @michellebarron1987
      @michellebarron1987 2 года назад +1

      seriously

    • @huh968
      @huh968 2 года назад

      apparently he could still sleep that night tho

    • @KindCountsDeb3773
      @KindCountsDeb3773 2 года назад +2

      where were the adults? His first climb up there at NIGHT would seem foolish, and got worse. RIP to this young boy and the Police officer- and all the victims of this horrific cult.

    • @cottonfootage
      @cottonfootage 10 месяцев назад

      Snitches get stitches LOL

  • @SeanMillea
    @SeanMillea 2 года назад +1335

    Mr.Ballen’s sound design is underrated

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  2 года назад +315

      My editor, Jeremy, is amazing. Very subtle approach. Love it.

    • @SeanMillea
      @SeanMillea 2 года назад +46

      @@MrBallen LFG Jeremy!! Btw, there’s an elevator in my apartment that when in motion has the same exact sound as one of the consistent sound effects you use. Always creeps me out

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  2 года назад +129

      I do every episode, Look in description

    • @jenney17
      @jenney17 2 года назад +13

      Pew pew pew pew

    • @veronicalynn9756
      @veronicalynn9756 2 года назад +7

      Yes great hard work you and your team

  • @sonyakunkle
    @sonyakunkle 7 месяцев назад

    I love that you share about the personal issue you faced. Thank you for being brave enough to do that, and for sharing Better Help.

  • @48wilber
    @48wilber Год назад +2

    I appreciate you sharing your "issue/problem" and including info for others to get help.....

  • @jamesbabbath5306
    @jamesbabbath5306 2 года назад +301

    This story reminds me of a quote from Game of Thrones - "Power resides where men believe it resides. It's a trick. A shadow on the wall. And a very small man can cast a very large shadow"

    • @BGmary
      @BGmary 2 года назад +12

      A long REITERATION of 'ABSOLUTE power CORRUPTS- ABSOLUTELY'

    • @madeleinelisabth
      @madeleinelisabth 2 года назад +6

      it reminds me of the wizard of oz aswell tbf

  • @idk_what_im_doing_with_my_6593
    @idk_what_im_doing_with_my_6593 2 года назад +319

    I will never not be amazed by John’s storytelling ability, it’s just too good and descriptive that I feel like I’m there experiencing it with the person

  • @markpoole5854
    @markpoole5854 Год назад +8

    An amazing tale that if it wasn't you telling it would be unbelievable! I have seen and experienced terrible human behavior but even I found this disturbing, especially the little boy who if believed could possibly have saved many lives! Keep up the good work your story telling skills are fabulous in the fact you keep them grounded. Be safe my friend all the best.

  • @bamaboi28usmc
    @bamaboi28usmc 11 месяцев назад +5

    I personally know where you're coming from I'm a Retired Marine combat veteran and I too just recently started seeing a therapist for PTS and it's done alot a good in my life

    • @CEO69Tablemountain
      @CEO69Tablemountain 10 месяцев назад

      Wish you a life of peace, you deserve the best .

  • @jameswilder7649
    @jameswilder7649 2 года назад +272

    This sounds more like a horror movie script than a real life event. I feel bad for those poor ignorant villagers. So disturbing.

    • @horrorfan5157
      @horrorfan5157 2 года назад +30

      Sebastian tried to tell people.. Sad

    • @liviemillie6455
      @liviemillie6455 2 года назад +2

      Exactly

    • @fredis3347
      @fredis3347 2 года назад +1

      Yeah...in movie they should save the boys live..and in the end make a boy to kill that bitch

    • @CitizenSnips69
      @CitizenSnips69 2 года назад +5

      Imagine afterwards the guilt the survivors felt for being so dumb, as to let their own family and friends be murdered…. by their own family and friends!!! They had to have realized eventually.

    • @corinnepmorrison1854
      @corinnepmorrison1854 2 года назад +1

      @@CitizenSnips69 Hope so!!

  • @anamekian1742
    @anamekian1742 2 года назад +851

    When this insane woman called for this “Special Ceremony”, is when the two dudes REALLY messed up. While all the villagers were trekking it up to that mountain, they should’ve bolted from the crowd and taken off.

    • @atillaugan5043
      @atillaugan5043 2 года назад +1

      and imagine spilling the beans of your plans to escape to a bunch of brainwashed people.... yep could definitely be executed better

    • @TyeArtisik
      @TyeArtisik 2 года назад +40

      They shouldn't have gone there

    • @anomaly395
      @anomaly395 2 года назад +64

      That’s exactly what I was thinking. Like they had the opportunity right there yet they didn’t take it. They could’ve just followed right behind the crowd and then at the right time run off.

    • @savage8771
      @savage8771 2 года назад

      They can be mentally challenged too

    • @MadhuBala-md2sr
      @MadhuBala-md2sr 2 года назад +26

      but if you believed she was a god, how would you try to run from her? ..... also doesn't this story kinda have a similar vibe to disney's the road to el dorado ...... 😶

  • @ArtByHazel
    @ArtByHazel Год назад +4

    Thank you for sharing your journey to overcoming depression.
    Therapy works especially if the kids therapists are trauma informed.
    Depression real and getting out of it is possible.
    We’re happy for you that you found sharing your storytelling is now informing people around the world.
    Take care everyone. 🙏🏼

    • @creation4121
      @creation4121 Год назад +1

      Sounds Frame worthy... 😎

    • @dr-_-trash7392
      @dr-_-trash7392 Год назад

      Better Help is a scam, they sell your info. Many of the 'Therapists' are not liscenced. Just search it up. Therapy is very important and these people take advantage of it

  • @simplyshirene8833
    @simplyshirene8833 Год назад +16

    That poor young boy. You don't sit around everyday and think that these things really do happen around the world. You read and hear true stories but to realize in this world there is pure evil walking around among us, is terrifying

    • @cottonfootage
      @cottonfootage 10 месяцев назад

      Snitches get stitches LMAO

  • @ME-wl3st
    @ME-wl3st 2 года назад +1061

    Rule 1 to survive any horror movie/story: If you hear or see something strange run in the opposite direction and never come back

    • @rachelmcrae5516
      @rachelmcrae5516 2 года назад +111

      If we’ve learned anything from Mr. Ballen, isn’t it avoid caves at all costs?

    • @postindierock5063
      @postindierock5063 2 года назад +21

      Only this is real life and not a movie.

    • @reekerman1012
      @reekerman1012 2 года назад +36

      @@postindierock5063
      Same rules apply
      If I saw that I am NOT going back to that damn cave. I'm just gonna say "this is none of my business, I saw nothing, I'm just gonna leave"

    • @hopkins389
      @hopkins389 2 года назад +65

      @@reekerman1012 as horrible as their deaths were, those two men probably saved hundreds of other people from suffering the same fate. Their brave actions were honourable. Never turn a blind eye to evil because in the end good will always prevail.

    • @reekerman1012
      @reekerman1012 2 года назад +22

      @@hopkins389 I'm kind of the self preservation guy
      If I don't know you
      Your life has little value
      I sleep
      If you're friend/family/friend of family or friend *REAL SHIT*

  • @heatherkeegan3148
    @heatherkeegan3148 2 года назад +774

    This story is so horrifying… it’s so crazy to me how someone could become so deranged… it was like the perfect storm, her life before this being so awful, and then feeling that moment of power and not wanting to let go of it… that poor boy who went back up there… he and that officer saved so many lives by sacrificing their own. She probably would have murdered that whole town, what was left of it…

    • @zdvxr
      @zdvxr 2 года назад +58

      It’s crazy how stupid people can become

    • @corimoon3360
      @corimoon3360 2 года назад +4

      @@zdvxr Like you?

    • @zdvxr
      @zdvxr 2 года назад +48

      @@corimoon3360 like us

    • @purplelove3666
      @purplelove3666 2 года назад +11

      @@corimoon3360 if you think he's stupid, then you don't kniw the definition of stupidity

    • @Brandon-br7tc
      @Brandon-br7tc 2 года назад +19

      The fact all those villagers believed the whole thing was just as horrifying to me.

  • @tonyapenelton7178
    @tonyapenelton7178 Год назад +2

    Although I’m ok- and don’t feel I need a therapist right now- I commend you for bringing forth your personal experience in detailing your partnership with better health. Good for you. I’m glad you sought help because I enjoy your videos- but I’m sure those close and personal with you surely would have missed you also. So thank you- and thank you for helping reduce the stigma around men seeking help and sharing your experience! ❤ OH - and most of all!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!

    • @dr-_-trash7392
      @dr-_-trash7392 Год назад +1

      It's probably a lie, sponserships do that often. BetterHelp is a scam, it's been in soo many lawsuits cause its sold very private info about customers and some of the therapists aren't vetted. Therapy is very important and as a dude in therapy I can confirm that it was hard to go at first due to the stigma. But this is just taking advantage of people in need.

  • @jmercado2964
    @jmercado2964 10 месяцев назад +1

    Love hearing the way you present these stories. My father Loved telling us about a radio program called 'The Shadow Knows'. If my dad were still with us he would have loved your presentations. I'm a huge fan, Thank You

  • @lordchaa1598
    @lordchaa1598 2 года назад +435

    Respect ✊ for humanizing mental health issues. Depression is no joke, thank you for speaking up and advocating for people to seek help.

  • @thehunterjournal
    @thehunterjournal 2 года назад +463

    MrBallen makes a story come alive. As I hear him tell the story I can almost see it happening in my mind. Best storyteller ever!

    • @TheVOLTER88
      @TheVOLTER88 2 года назад +4

      Straight up

    • @MoneyMitrovic
      @MoneyMitrovic 2 года назад +3

      Facts

    • @kellypolizzi4782
      @kellypolizzi4782 2 года назад +3

      Almost like reading a book 👀👀👀😅😅😅 Sorry, I had to ❤ English teacher

    • @Leanne_w
      @Leanne_w 2 года назад +2

      @@kellypolizzi4782 if you’re an English teach, why not use punctuation? Sorry, I had to.

    • @versatileduplicity9313
      @versatileduplicity9313 2 года назад +3

      Him and mr. nightmare

  • @dino91001
    @dino91001 Год назад +16

    it just baffles me how fn gullible some people are 🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @krisy1342
    @krisy1342 Год назад

    I started listening to interrogations while working and then I came across this channel and this is an awesome channel to listen to while I grind away at work 👏

  • @EwingHDTV
    @EwingHDTV 2 года назад +392

    I'm watching this video at 11pm and I'm scared af.

    • @lillylovegood2300
      @lillylovegood2300 2 года назад +10

      I watched this at like 7 and then passed to bed right after shutting it down. I must be a psycho 😂😂😂

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  2 года назад +69

      😂 good luck!

    • @jenniferbrooks5279
      @jenniferbrooks5279 2 года назад +5

      I end up falling asleep to his stories a lot of nights. Lol

    • @toxicmasculinity4758
      @toxicmasculinity4758 2 года назад +6

      Baby 👶

    • @nullved
      @nullved 2 года назад +5

      Doing about the same because who needs sleep anyways

  • @Kobi
    @Kobi 2 года назад +6322

    MrBallen for #1 best channel on RUclips, thank you for your service as usual brother. I appreciate the work and everything you do

  • @RobinSpeer
    @RobinSpeer Год назад +2

    Love Mr. Ballen videos...my favorite storyteller on RUclips!

  • @SharonHattingh1303
    @SharonHattingh1303 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for encouraging people to get help. I have chronic depression and often have psychotic episodes. Without professional help and the support of my family I would simply not survive. I just wish that the stigma of mental health issues will disappear.

  • @EliteSuperGrunt
    @EliteSuperGrunt 2 года назад +193

    Every year, a friend of mine visits his family in Mexico and they live in a similar rurul village surrounded by moutains. My friend would tell me that his family always warned him not to explore the caves in the mountains because they were home to witches.

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  2 года назад +54

      That’s terrifying

    • @gunner4ever924
      @gunner4ever924 2 года назад +15

      Well, atleast this con cult was ended in its initial stage. What Magdalena and the Hernandez brothers did was no different than how Muhammad fooled people into starting a death cult back in 7th century Arabia, and unfortunately the cult is only expanding with time. 🤡🤡🤡

    • @z3ngz
      @z3ngz 2 года назад +3

      @@gunner4ever924 Keep your islamophobia to yourself. Thanks.

    • @stevenicol1
      @stevenicol1 2 года назад +1

      @@gunner4ever924 it's very similar.

    • @sylvestersalad
      @sylvestersalad 2 года назад +3

      It is very true depending on what part of Mexico especiallly zacatecas ! So much dark witch craft is practiced I have stories for days !

  • @veledwin1
    @veledwin1 2 года назад +795

    It's really sad how preventable those deaths were. I would have never gone back to that cave with just ONE police officer. RIP Sebastian and Luis.

    • @eauneau
      @eauneau 2 года назад +76

      Gone back? I would have never gone in the first place! I suffer from low curiosity and high fright.

    • @vprince9907
      @vprince9907 2 года назад +13

      @@eauneau 😂😂😂😂 I know that's right

    • @ryanstryker1346
      @ryanstryker1346 2 года назад +9

      Sometimes the actions of the Mexican police betray the fact that they aren't quite as savvy as they should be, nor as careful.

    • @AmyJallow
      @AmyJallow 2 года назад +1

      @@eauneau that is another name for being smart!!!

    • @travv88
      @travv88 2 года назад

      I'd want a damn swat team lol

  • @asianna_
    @asianna_ Год назад +8

    I know this is an older story but I’m still jaw dropped. This is wild.

  • @JP-nm6fw
    @JP-nm6fw Год назад +2

    Thanks Mr Ballen for this crazy crazy story! You are the greatest story teller ever! ❤❤❤❤

  • @nikab.9922
    @nikab.9922 2 года назад +306

    One of the only videos on RUclips that I didn’t skip through the sponsored content. You made the sponsorship relevant and used a real and relatable scenario. Go with your bad self Mr. Ballen 🙂

  • @marshmelon3060
    @marshmelon3060 2 года назад +934

    This episode was crazy... What happened in that village sounds like straight out of a horror movie.. Like always a great video!😊🖤

    • @angelalee2945
      @angelalee2945 2 года назад +29

      And I would seriously watch that movie, so creepy!!

    • @marshmelon3060
      @marshmelon3060 2 года назад +12

      @@angelalee2945 Me too! Would make a great movie but it is just terrible in reality...

    • @WorthlessDeadEnd
      @WorthlessDeadEnd 2 года назад +18

      It reminds me of what happened in Jonestown with the Jim Jones cult. That is where we get the phrase "don't drink the kool aid" from.

    • @marshmelon3060
      @marshmelon3060 2 года назад +13

      @@WorthlessDeadEnd True! What happened in Jonestown was pretty messed up as well... Just shows how far manipulation can go and what it can make people do

    • @Don-po8vl
      @Don-po8vl 2 года назад +2

      Resident evil 4

  • @beverlysmedley8180
    @beverlysmedley8180 5 месяцев назад

    It's so nice and refreshing man talking about mental health, I'm glad you went and got some help, keep up the good work

  • @paulcarey191
    @paulcarey191 Год назад +1

    another great story... good job pal.

  • @FunkyMonk4Life
    @FunkyMonk4Life 2 года назад +109

    I've learned a lot of things watching Mr Ballen but one thing stands out... Far too often people dismiss potential danger as, "I'm sure everything is fine."

  • @LadySerafinaG
    @LadySerafinaG 2 года назад +296

    Can we all take a moment to say thank you to the therapists that helped this most amazing man through his depression? Our lives are all so much more rich and full with MrBallen in it!! He makes the world a better place for everyone.

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  2 года назад +29

      thank you!

    • @davehooper4498
      @davehooper4498 2 года назад +8

      I totally agree lady serafina

    • @Find-Your-Bliss-
      @Find-Your-Bliss- 2 года назад +7

      Thank you for encouraging Veterans to seek therapy.
      I worked as an MFLC, then at a VA hosp. In MO.
      It was the best work I’ve ever done.
      I appreciate do much your encouraging others to seek support in going through the hell-scape of Post-Military life that can often be a dark and lonely road.
      It is an honor to serve those who Served and gave so much.

    • @bjorjael2657
      @bjorjael2657 2 года назад +2

      Amen

    • @leighannunderwood3714
      @leighannunderwood3714 2 года назад +1

      I thank God for MrBallen

  • @thevolatilitywhisperer7616
    @thevolatilitywhisperer7616 Год назад +43

    Congrats on your success! You deserve it. Ranked #7 out of all podcasts. Ranked #2 in tru crime. Amazing 👏

    • @evolutiongirl321
      @evolutiongirl321 Год назад

      I didn't watch the awards... who got the first spot?

    • @thanglura568
      @thanglura568 Год назад

      @@evolutiongirl321 The Joe Rogan Podcast is ranked no.1 and i forget her name(the narrator)goes by the channel of Top 10 or somelike that

  • @Ciskokid1970
    @Ciskokid1970 Год назад

    That was a great story and thanks for sharing it… Glad I found this page 👍👍

  • @JC-jz6rx
    @JC-jz6rx 2 года назад +1432

    The scariest part here is how you only get 50 years of jail time for 15 counts of ritual sacrifice.
    But then you can get a life sentence for carrying weed in some places.

    • @hobbs12cats
      @hobbs12cats 2 года назад +82

      😂 "Life sentence for weed" 😂

    • @jubalhershaw6055
      @jubalhershaw6055 2 года назад +45

      Government is a joke. Laws are just words written on paper.

    • @Flow1987
      @Flow1987 2 года назад +74

      @ush ask ppl in saudi arabia about it

    • @bh_quicksilver251
      @bh_quicksilver251 2 года назад +96

      @@hobbs12cats people get insanely long sentences for weed. I'm not sure why you find that so funny.

    • @justin_ogre
      @justin_ogre 2 года назад +26

      @Jessica Procopio I feel like there's a lot of shit your leaving out. How many hundreds of pounds did they fly into the country? What was their previous criminal history like? In extreme sentences like this the totality of the circumstances if very important.

  • @patriciathemaras3274
    @patriciathemaras3274 2 года назад +202

    That has got to be one of the most incredible stories I've ever heard.

    • @GamersLifestyle12
      @GamersLifestyle12 2 года назад +1

      There’s a lot more than that about Mexico, trust me.

  • @chrisculley3756
    @chrisculley3756 Год назад +5

    It is funny my seal friend. My depression came when I had to leave the Special Operations community because of three back surgeries. I just absolutely loved being in that environment and around so many great people. Losing that camaraderie and Brotherhood. Knowing that the guys next to you or the best guys on the planet and always have your back. That's what really threw me into a tablespoon. RLTW 3/75

  • @mathews749
    @mathews749 Год назад

    "He finally works up the courage to look inside ANNNDD, Firehouse Sub Advertisement" Usually ads upset me but I enjoy them in your vids. They give me time to snap back to reality and remember that im not the one whose about to be axe murdered or haunted by demons lol. Great work as always!

  • @fullmetalroyal1216
    @fullmetalroyal1216 2 года назад +684

    I know this is totally off topic but I really appreciate him sharing his quick story on his battle with depression and suicide

    • @vipersb1
      @vipersb1 2 года назад +10

      Oh, you mean the ad? 😂

    • @bornwithbsguards
      @bornwithbsguards 2 года назад +2

      @@vipersb1 right? I mean that's what it was

    • @lesliemendoza4874
      @lesliemendoza4874 2 года назад +24

      @@vipersb1 they pick and choose what they want to advertise on their channel. He chose it specifically because it’s what he went through and wants people to reach out for help.

    • @vipersb1
      @vipersb1 2 года назад +2

      @@lesliemendoza4874 Sure he did... Lol

    • @traceylockhart6005
      @traceylockhart6005 2 года назад +16

      @shaun blackman
      Perhaps you could use the service. May help with some underlying trauma.

  • @kayf516
    @kayf516 2 года назад +144

    Mr Ballen, thank you for being so honest about your mental health issues. It is not a sign of weakness to ask for help & you may have just saved a life talking about it.

    • @laurenc5652
      @laurenc5652 2 года назад +8

      @Christopher Moore it's super sad but true! They sacrifice a lot to protect our country including their mental health. I have the absolute most respect for all of our military. Thank you @MrBallen 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

    • @SlimKeith11
      @SlimKeith11 2 года назад +2

      Amen!! I wrote the same thing but you said it better and in less words. LoL.

    • @Salsadans123
      @Salsadans123 2 года назад +1

      To me, mrBallen is my therapist.

    • @jamesallen5591
      @jamesallen5591 2 года назад +2

      Yes. In all seriousness I think he has just saved more than one life.

    • @theresaohman7187
      @theresaohman7187 2 года назад

      Yes, never be ashamed of what your going through, getting that help is the best step. I wish stuff like this would leave people alone but life can be so mentally taxing that no wonder our minds get in a funk. Take care of yourself. The sun will shine!

  • @treylance1761
    @treylance1761 Год назад +1

    My 6th story in a row!!! So glad I found you Mr. Ballen

  • @pooppilot9979
    @pooppilot9979 Год назад +19

    The fact it wasnt guaranteed life in prison or execution for mags is crazy. Good ole reliable mexican justice system.

  • @hollowpoint16
    @hollowpoint16 2 года назад +543

    This story is by far one of the most horrible ones I've ever heard! My jaw dropped on this one. Just when you think you've heard it all!!

    • @leilanitaylor4354
      @leilanitaylor4354 2 года назад

      You have not watched this one then m.ruclips.net/video/Pyj8FKZaW0A/видео.html it’s one of his craziest stories

    • @greeneyes9866
      @greeneyes9866 2 года назад +12

      You dont watch his videos often do you? Let me put it this way i stopped watching for a while because of how disturbing other stories are. This one was like a kitten compared to a lion. Unfortunately this world is filled with evil. Stay safe and healthy in these hards times!

    • @greeneyes9866
      @greeneyes9866 2 года назад

      @@leilanitaylor4354 which is it? Dont have time to click rn

    • @hollowpoint16
      @hollowpoint16 2 года назад +4

      @@leilanitaylor4354 . Hi. So sorry for not responding sooner. I actually just saw your reply today! So, I watched the video and realized I had seen it but rewatched it to refresh my memory. Well, I guess these two stories might be tied for most gruesome. I think it's the cannibalism that horrifies me the most but the story about the family is horrific! Kind of hard to choose the worst. What insanity!
      Thank you for your response and for the link. And again, my apologies for not seeing this sooner.

    • @kceey8705
      @kceey8705 2 года назад

      @@hollowpoint16 damn

  • @greysondockiewicz8064
    @greysondockiewicz8064 2 года назад +209

    I have been strange dark and mysterious story deprived for 7 days, I went to other RUclips channels but none of them hit quite the same. An absolute legend good to have you back man 🤘🏼

    • @AD-ui6sk
      @AD-ui6sk 2 года назад +1

      Check out twisted minds and EWU

    • @angiea763
      @angiea763 2 года назад +1

      This is by far the best channel for this type of content but Twisted Minds is pretty good also.

    • @NotPerezSmh
      @NotPerezSmh 2 года назад

      Same

    • @TheNewMinority2024
      @TheNewMinority2024 2 года назад +1

      Right. I try to like them but usually only get a few minutes in.

    • @cameronharrington6813
      @cameronharrington6813 2 года назад +1

      What other channels even are there?

  • @jakehixon4073
    @jakehixon4073 Год назад +16

    What an insane story. I cannot believe it’s a true story. Sounds like a brilliant horror movie plot.
    Talk about a power trip that got out of control!

  • @dycemary54
    @dycemary54 8 месяцев назад

    Here I am watching your stories that make me want to stay up all night but I am watching them because they are so dang good. Keep on with your great stories.

  • @sarah_van_
    @sarah_van_ 2 года назад +1306

    I think the best thing about this channel is that 90% of the stories are new to me (a HUGE accomplishment). Stating the obvious-- Mr. Ballen is an amazing storyteller.

    • @nicolechafetz3904
      @nicolechafetz3904 2 года назад +20

      Me too! And I thought I was a true crime fanatic!

    • @daughterofyah6209
      @daughterofyah6209 2 года назад +14

      Right! I like how he also does unfortunate luck like the ones video about diving or caves or the boy that got trapped by his van sea and the strange missing people. Like it’s not all about the Jeffery Duhmer’s of the world. I used to watch Bailey but, I started to have nightmares about serial killers so I had to stop. His channel gives a healthy mix that doesn’t make me have nightmares

    • @user-nw8tg1pg9y
      @user-nw8tg1pg9y 2 года назад +11

      Also no disrespect to his wife but he’s easy on the eyes too.

    • @JonHeckendorf
      @JonHeckendorf 2 года назад

      Sarah Van - Me too. I agree with you. Perfect presentation as well.

    • @lextaliones6118
      @lextaliones6118 2 года назад

      Right!!!

  • @krisedward8447
    @krisedward8447 2 года назад +194

    I can’t imagine you going thru a depression like that. You definitely touched one subscriber with your sponsor today. Thank you for that!

    • @iamanapachehelicopter
      @iamanapachehelicopter 2 года назад +19

      It's hilarious how little research goes into sponsorships on youtube... it's been well known that "better help" is a terrible company that hires random people to help you with your problems. Not licensed psychologists.
      This is common knowledge on youtube. Yet large youtubers keep falling into this trap.

    • @krisedward8447
      @krisedward8447 2 года назад +5

      @@iamanapachehelicopter yea I’m not one for online therapy I’m more face to face but i was more thanking him for speaking about his depression then the sponsor. It’s definitely still a good tool for people with social anxiety that are afraid to speak up and a good start to maybe going to a real therapist. So don’t think it’s bad for everyone. There are people out there that just need that first interaction with help to open more doors for there recovery!

    • @iamanapachehelicopter
      @iamanapachehelicopter 2 года назад +4

      @@krisedward8447 your totally right that people with social anxiety need an outlet like this to get the help they need. But you can get that from a licensed practitioner. There are options where you don't have to meet face to face, and can still get help from an actual psychologist. (Better help doesn't provide this)

    • @Basillio11
      @Basillio11 2 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/8PLgOaVXmGU/видео.html

    • @iamanapachehelicopter
      @iamanapachehelicopter 2 года назад +4

      @@krisedward8447 better help is essentially if I got a group of friends together, started calling ourselves psychologists, and started charging you money for "mental health treatment." Lol
      I just think is wrong to lie to vulnerable people and tell them "hey, give me money and I'll fix your problems" when they didn't even go to school for this stuff. That's my only point!
      But to be fair IF this has helped anyone that's AWESOME.
      But it's a very slippery slope.

  • @charpad6690
    @charpad6690 Год назад +1

    lol you are so good at story telling i can actually "see" the scenes playing out in my mind; thats wild hahaha.

  • @alinacondrea3780
    @alinacondrea3780 8 дней назад

    My every morning routine !! The best feeling to watch Mr ballen while getting ready

  • @bretr7327
    @bretr7327 2 года назад +249

    It’s always interesting to me how some people can such a strong disconnection to sympathy. To stand there watching and listening to people suffer like that and get enjoyment out of it, it’s the true mark of evil.

    • @TheMassweapon
      @TheMassweapon 2 года назад +26

      if you look up the story she made them all drink super high doses of psychotic drugs...add fear and intimidation and you have the formula to get almost anyone to do horrible things.

    • @martyharding6063
      @martyharding6063 2 года назад +13

      Bret, R. Yes! Everything that happened in that cave was demonically influenced. So sad. Goes to show how lies and deception can lead to such disastrous consequences😔

    • @nothintoreadhere6168
      @nothintoreadhere6168 2 года назад +2

      @@TheMassweapon I never knew that ! Tyy

    • @d.b.1979
      @d.b.1979 2 года назад +2

      While you are listening to Mr. Ballen in enjoyment of the story lol

    • @MrDeadstu
      @MrDeadstu 2 года назад +5

      You just described top 1%.

  • @janiephillips4842
    @janiephillips4842 2 года назад +81

    Anxiety and depression have plagued me for years. I have stopped going to therapy for awhile, but I realize just hearing my favorite storyteller talk about your struggles, I'm going right back. Thanks for helping people in so many ways.🌹❤️

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  2 года назад +23

      Never give up 🙌

    • @haliensexist
      @haliensexist 2 года назад

      Things can always get better! You are strong and capable! I wish you the best of luck on your mental health journey!

    • @pikira2246
      @pikira2246 2 года назад

      I pray for the best for you! You got support right here!!

  • @joydavis7462
    @joydavis7462 Год назад

    Wow! This was tragic and yet one of your best.

  • @hb4072
    @hb4072 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is exactly the type of story that makes
    Me think ‘I don’t understand people’. How do things like this happen? Absolutely extraordinary