Darrell Brooks' Ex-Girlfriend Reveals All the Night Before He's Locked Up
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- Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2022
- Darrell Brooks' ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child, Erica Patterson, spoke about her experience with the Waukesha parade attacker on a RUclips live stream on Tuesday night. The Law&Crime Network's Jesse Weber breaks down what she revealed.
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he took her childhood by getting her pregnant at 15, her testimony helped take away his whole life. justice can be poetic like that, sometimes
Oh wow this is so powerful ❤️❤️❤️
She had the option to interrupt her pregnancy.
I hope and pray the other inmates find out he's done this. They don't like people that do.
@@Denden971 I doubt she was allowed to make ANY choices about her own body by the time he got through with her!! She was A CHILD!!
@@Denden971 15.....you think with every random, indirect and intimate ( not counting Law ) Support-System and a Sperm-giver like BROOKS???
I Disagree, in the most nice Way, Miss Denneska. I disagree, may she raise her Children i Peace, may she have no Regret as a domestic Victim!!!
He was without a doubt, the most despicable person I’ve ever witnessed in a trial. His entitlement is beyond comprehension. He murdered 6 people by running them over with his SUV.
HIS BEHAVIOR DURING THE TRIAL WAS HORRENDOUS.
Then told the families that they had mental issues based on their statements; that he can’t do anything to make them stop hating him, that he doesn’t care, and it all gets too repetitive for him to really care; and that they need to pray to God. As if their problems in life are far removed from him or anything he’s done and he can’t be bothered with their sniveling tears and ‘misdirected’ anger (bc God made him do this, bc it was the will of God ofc! So if you’re angry, take it up with him.)
He is awful I do think he thought he was untouchable . maybe it was because he got away with so much . What a horrible guy it is
So true! Like imagine Nikolas Cruz cross examining his victims and their families. It takes an especially evil and cruel murderer to have the audacity to do what DB did, to re victimize and re traumatize his victims in this way.
@@jsm8841 he actually makes Nicholas Cruz look good 😳
I kept saying that I didn't think it would be possible for him to look even worse but it happened.
In his last statement he STILL tried to minimize what he done to her and pass the blame..."IT TAKES TWO!" Get outta here. As a survivor of DV, let me tell you, the victim is NOT to blame. I hope Erika finds happiness and stability in her life.
Right. The victim is NEVER to blame. However, the choices we make we are still responsible for. The people who enter and stay in our lives are attracted by US. This isn’t about fault or blame. It’s simply about the fact that life is about ENERGY, VIBRATION, ATTRACTION (LAW OF ATTRACTION, LIKE ATTRACTS LIKE etc) and free will/choices. I’m not saying that you have to be a gRapist to attract a gRApe but you do have in your vibration the elements needed to attract that event/person. Not how you dress or act but perhaps a strong phobia, obsessive thought patterns, being a soft target ie (being oblivious, over saturated mind with true crime involving murder/grape coupled with an intense fear and belief you will be a victim. Make sense or will u call me a victim blamer? This doesn’t even take into account the possibility of KARMA and pre incarnation agreements. 🤷🏾♂️
He just wants her to put money on his books
And he talks about wanting her to reconcile with her children. What about him reconciling with his own children?
@@sallymj8957 I don't think he can reconcile with his own children, at this point without the help of their mother.
A lot of times people on the outside looking in try to blame the victims of "Domestic Violence " not realizing the fear and threats of the perpetrators.
The sad part is that he scooped her into his deceitful web when she was a minor. He wanted someone he could manipulate and control. When she pushed back he hit. And then he blames her for making him hit her, blames her for making him kill all these people. He has permanently affected her life and her child as much as the parade victims. I hope she can pull herself up out of the hardships of being a young single mother and that she has good support around her.
Well she could have refused to be around him after she grew up a little. Get real shes trash
She was incredible for facing him in court again. She was amazing.
And now she never will have to deal with him ever again about their child
Weed
I concur.. 😶🌫
She was excellent👏
The judge really looked out for her in the sentencing today.
He is obsessed with her. He became so enraged when the judge thanked Erika. He has so much hate for her it’s really sad how many people he has traumatized.
Yes! He is absolutely obsessed with her! I hope she gets some peace too now that he will never get out of prison!
He’s obsessed with her because she’s a outspoken woman, he hates women and wants to prove he’s superior to her.
He’ll do anything to shut any women up, including hit & run her over, he’s dangerous
She obviously wasn't to hurt by him bc the judge said there were calls from her to him or vice versa. Plus he beat her the whole time they were together and she went back. Also she lied saying she hasn't talked to him bc the judge said she did and they have the calls
@@emilyheather328 regardless if that’s true or not. She’s not the one on trial here. Stay on track and let’s not deflect
@@emilyheather328 The male DA addressed this in court. He has tried to call Erika but she has never accepted the calls. I can't remember how many times he has tried to call her but I think it was over 30.
Erica, if you ever read this, please know this deep in your heart: this was not your fault. None of this was your fault.
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I was thinking about that.. I hope she doesn't blame herself for this tragedy. I know if I were in her shoes I would probably feel like I was somehow at fault, but it's definitely not her fault. He is 100% responsible for his own actions.
She's psychotic too, but yeah not a murderer.
Amen
He was so used to demeaning and controlling her that he was enraged at her getting away from him. When they met and he was confronted by two people who supported her. Especially because there was a real man who defended her and made him look weak in front of her. He was enraged at being made to feel helpless.
I had a conversation with someone a few weeks ago and said - he blames her. He's such a selfish, narcissistic maniac he actually believes if she 'hadn't made him mad' none of this would've happened. Textbook.
I only blame her for going to see him after he was bailed out. The man threaten you, beat you up, run you over with his car then why in God's name would you go meet up with him?!!
@@melistasy I honestly don't know the answer to that. Ive never been in a relationship with that kind of ish happening. I'd like to think it would only take one time for me to get TF out.
@@obi-wankedogiyea I've never been in that kind of relationship either, but I think would i be too afraid to meet up with him.
Cool name by the way!
@@melistasy k
@@melistasy i don't think it could happen to me at Any age personally, but it IS possible that she was groomed and manipulated by him before she was of an age to think responsibly for her own self interests. She's older now, and may be able to get her life on a better course.
Over A THOUSAND YEARS in prison. That’s justice at its best!
Meh. He could be ran over. That’d be justice.
I strongly disagree. Our taxes pay to keep him fed as long as he is alive. Proper justice would cost no more than a bullet. Also the families affected should be given the right to watch him die.
And that's just for the 60+ charges that's not even including the 6 life sentences
With time off for good behavior he'll probably be out in three or four hundred years.
@@yankee2666 you think he's remotely capable of good behavior? We're taking bets on how long he's going to last in prison. I'm betting he'll be done within 2 months of getting there.
I don't care what Miss Erica did in her past. She is one of the bravest women I have ever seen in my life and I am an old lady. Erica you did fine and I promise you nobody, NOBODY is taking his side. He is an evil monster and I am so sorry that you ever hooked up with him for a single moment. Please keep your precious baby away from him.
Yes I agree. I did hear that recordings of jail calls between Erika and DB.
He had the audacity to ask her to marry him!!
Blah blah blah
He also blamed her for the attack on the parade
What are you talking about? She didn't have to tell him where she was! And fought against her friends to leave little Darrell alone. ,then was trying to jump back in the SUV w him. If he wasn't in prison shed still be w him.she wanted to marry him ! She's not this great lady. Her kids are in foster care.If she was CNA like she claims she'd get her kids. back. She's a derilect living in the women's shelter , drinking booze everyday. Theres a reason she was brooks' girlfriend 🤮
@forrest1402 are you seriously taking this monsters' side? Wtf is wrong with you? I said she was brave for testifying against him, and he was his own attorney. So basically, yes, i stick to my statement that I don't care what she did in her past. To be willing to get on the stand and speak about him to him is very brave. She didn't have to do that. Go get a morality check!
@@forrest1402 she was just a kid. darell deffinitely manipulated her.
She is an icon. The amount of strength it takes for her to take the stand and speak the truth. Very upsetting he took her childhood and dragged her down so far. I hope she finds healing and is able to get back on her feet.
Maybe another kid will help.
She's absolutely right. After hearing the jail call transcripts, it solidified to me who this monster is and was. What a manipulator and and disgrace of a male. I don't even want to say man.
*Edit: He tried to run over the mother of his children. This is just too much. Thank you judge Darrow. You have made the world safer.
Yeah, when Judge Dorow read the jall call transcripts between Darrell and Erica during sentencing, I was soo taken aback! The depth of his two-faced-ness is unbelievable.
I gave him some sympathy for a hot second after the conviction, but that abusive call completely takes away any last credibility he had. How can he say and act like such a victim in court when the night before he screamed at Erica about how the attack was somehow her fault.
Where can you hear the jail calls?
There are MANY like him not getting any attention to their crimes
Exactly. Let back out on street over and over. Many more DB types amongst us. They know there are near 0 consequences.
So you didn`t already know this? REALLY?
She was a child victim of his and still is a victim of his! I hope she and her children have a good support system. I can't imagine how scary it is to face your abuser in court. I am also a domestic violence survivor. She is a badass! I wish her and her family the best in life!
I thought he was trying to squeeze out an ‘I’m sorry’, then he said, ‘it takes two.’ I burst out laughing!. This piece of work does not cease!
Me too... I caught that !!!
He will never admit to being guilty because he hopes to win an appeal, which is highly unlikely.
Me too, almost thought it was a true apology to Erika but then dude said "it takes two." Abusers often blame the victim for their behavior. It's the "she made me do it" defense.
@@terryb.9719 Or:. "She pushed my buttons"... Same thing
I’m not surprised she kept meeting up with him. At 15, that mind molded her into what he wanted her to be…someone he could control.
Exactly. That's why men like him like to hook up with immature girls.
I'm so happy for her. I really pray this gets her on the path to healing and to becoming her own person after having been under his boot for so long. She deserves the world ❤️
I agree. She’s been victimized by him for over a decade! Hopefully this will give her some closure and she can heal and move on with her life.
her choice to be tied up with him....and she is one who kept seeing him...no one twisted her arm.
@@gailschnitzer5089 exactly
How do we know that it wasn't Patterson driving and Brooks covering for her? If so, this really turns this trial sideways. Perhaps we are too quick to judge Mr. Brooks. Wonder if anyone would apologize to him over this. Probably not. Everyone got the narrative they want and we're just moving forward. Justice in America.
As someone who works with domestic violence victims id like to challenge your comment. It’s easier said than done.
Erica you're in my thoughts and prayers! Stay strong and safe!
Erika, you have my utmost support and admiration for your strength through that agonizing trial. You don't need him! He has no heart. You have your whole life ahead of you! Girl, I didn't even have my first child until I was 35. You've got lots of good years ahead.
He subpoenaed her and knowing he could cross examine her, if it were me, I wouldn’t have given him the satisfaction of showing up and allowing him to do that. He knew she couldn’t have help his case yet he wanted her there. His one last chance to control and manipulate her into doing what he wanted her to do.
The State actually subpoenaed her then Brooks did after that to go back through her testimony where she had left out some of the information. She was a hostile witness and had she not gone he could have had her arrested and brought in with handcuffs on. You can’t not show up on a subpoena.
Dude, it’s a subpoena. She legally was required to show up. It’s not something she could choose to skip.
@@dudemorris7769 Unless you're Darrell Brooks, who doesn't seem to understand that laws also apply to him.
You respect a woman who had a child with this man, who also drinks at a park?
Good for her sticking up for herself. She deserves all the happiness in the world. Wishing the best for her and children.
How do we know that it wasn't Patterson driving and Brooks covering for her? If so, this really turns this trial sideways. Perhaps we are too quick to judge Mr. Brooks. Wonder if anyone would apologize to him over this. Probably not. Everyone got the narrative they want and we're just moving forward. Justice in America.
@@beckydoesit9331 I had that happen to me before my ex husband broke into our apartment and I got charged with it even though I never had been in trouble in my life and he had. I had all the proof it wasn't me and I still got charged and went to jail. It ruined my life and traumatized me to the point I have PTSD and don't trust anyone. The system is crooked and don't care as long as they can put it on someone.
@@beckydoesit9331 after watching the whole case you still vouching- man stay quiet
@@beckydoesit9331 um there were multiple eye witnesses that saw him hanging out the driver's side window. He had the window rolled down, and everyone could see it was him driving.
@@Scriptkitty-sd8dp I think it's more like people thought they saw Brooks or wanted to believe it was Brooks. Remember, the media put it in everyone's head that it was him before he was even charged. Of course he's not going to get a free trial. This is why he needs to be set free.
Man, I can’t BELIEVE he was allowed to torture this woman on her birthday the way he did! He tried to make her look like a alcoholic, he talked about himself in the 3rd person… Such a bizarre and outrageous spectacle that was! It was as if they were having their own argument! The way they spoke to one another and their tones towards one another… If she wasn’t already visibly beat by him in the photos they presented, I can only imagine how evil this man treated this woman just from the way he treated her and the questions he asked her on the stand! I’m glad he’s locked up and can’t physically hurt her anymore… I just hope she doesn’t find another “Darryl Brooks” in a different “skin suit”…
she is an addict, she has admitted that. What db didn't mention though is that he was the one who supplied her with alcohol and drugs, got her pregnant at 15 and then prostituted her out, while she was a minor. So he wants us to know about her unsavory past but doesn't want us to know that he is the one who put her in that position. Pos
I am so proud of this lady. She has repeatedly been an incredibly vulnerable person who stood up against the man who assaulted her since she was a minor.
This was the reason DB represented himself. Her. She was very obviously on the docket to be brought to the stand and he was going to get to ruin her in front of everyone.
That was his 4D chess move. Bring her down with him.
Unfortunately for him and fortunately for everyone else, didn't work out that way.
Erica, ma'am, you are a hero.
You are very observant! Yes she is the reason. The man was facing life but kept hyper focusing on her. He was so used to controlling her, he wasn’t going to give that control up willing.
@@Kiki-Kauai It's incredible how fixated on her she was, to the point where he'd ruin any sense of credibility he ever had just for that one brief moment to cross her.
In retrospect, it really *was* all he had when the case against him was so airtight.
Trial updates on 3 events 2 for Erika and one for a shooting a gun.
March 23 I believe.
Erika, you’re so brave! Wishing you healing! We’re rooting for you to find joy after the awful things he put you through. 💜
weed
@@Weed69420 haha why?
Maybe she'll get custody of her 6th baby because apparently she couldn't "find joy" with her first 5 kids 🤷🏾
Brave?
@@giraffesareselfish9563 Yes. BRAVE.
I went through being with an abusive narcissist like him. Believe me, it was horrible.
Good for her for speaking out against that monster! I wish her and her kids all the best!
so heartbreaking. Erika has gone thru a lifetime of nightmares from the hands of DB and i only hope she and her children can heal from all of this. she’s so understandably angry and i am sending much love to her
Listening to the sentencing and the clapping during the first 6 life sentences was by far worth the wait
Totally agree. I was disappointed he didn’t clap along like he was clapping yesterday
But, by allowing the applause, she may have opened the door to an appeal. Not a smart move. It shows she had compassion for the people, and was siding with them. Applause is usually dealt with by severe scorn by the judge. She was human, but should have been stronger.
@@humblehombre9904 I'm assuming the foundation to that is there was a case that got an appeal based on applause from the witnesses in the courtroom?
Count 76 was worth it too...
@@wesleysmith5275 Humblehombre is just a RUclips lawyer like Brooks.
Erica,
You are free. Stay away from him, my heart breaks for you. A Sociopath will always place blame on everyone else, the best thing you can do is stand tall and make yourself a better life
Erica.....if you are reading this, please, PLEASE do not ever respond to any communication from him, ever! He will try, but you need to be strong and just move on!!!
He's not allowed to contact her
I wish she’d been able to explain how he ran over her and broke her leg. And when a man has a history of domestic violence and then RUNS OVER HIS VICTIM, WHY WAS HE OUT ON BAIL!?
I got a restraining order on my father when i turned 18. If you have ever gone though something like that, it is exactly like a real hearing. There was a judge, we sat on different side of the courtroom, and I had to give my statement on the stand. Then after my statement, my dad could question me. It was terrible. I was terrified. I was bawling. I felt like I was going to be sick. The judge looked at me, and she told me to take my time, and promised me that he couldn't hurt me there. Not anymore. He started to ask his questions. Things like 1) have you ever cussed? 2) have you ever called your brothers and sisters names? 3) have you ever hit them. My answers were all the same, "Yes, but I was a child." He tried to enter in a letter as evidence. He had a girl I worked with write it against me. I had no idea the entire time I worked there he was best friends with her mom, and they had her write a letter diminishing my character. The judge refused to allow it because the girl who wrote it was not there, and I have a right to face my accuser. He did not like that. He started to yell at me, telling me I was under oath, going off. The judge told him to sit down, it was her court and she was in control, not him. He had no other questions, because for the first time in his life a WOMAN had more power than he did, and she wasn't going to falter. He refused to go on the stand himself and give testimony against me. He automatically lost his cause because without his testimony, she only had my testimony to go off of. He was furious.
I haven't seen him since.
Darryl reminds me of him.
I’m so sorry you went through that
Your dad is a narcissist, I was married to one and divorced him.
He extracted 20 letters from people the majority I'd never met to discredit me. Never underestimate the manipulation of a narcissist. I hope you have healed.
If you need any help with dealing with these personal issues, their are licensed, trained professionals, that will help you, please call or talk to someone TRAINED and LICENSED.
She's been through a lot and I feel like we don't know her story enough to judge her. We DO know he got her pregnant at 15 when he was an adult. I hope she uses the gift of not having to share custody of a child with this monster and is able to find happiness in her life.
@@captrockh2055 God they don't teach birth control or that's how she makes a living - welfare. So sad.
She still has to testify against Brooks for his running over her leg with the same red SUV that he used in the parade. This was on November 2 of 2021.
My heart goes out to this lovely woman. She smiles when addressed in court but then she remembers what that monster did and all the muscles in her face drop. This has been such a trauma for her. She’s a good woman and didn’t deserve any of this. You just know she wishes she never met this monster. She’s lucky to alive and you can tell - she’s aware.
She’s a good woman? She has like 5 kids and has lost custody of all of them! Also, she was drinking in the middle of the afternoon in a park which is against the rules of the shelter she is staying in. It doesn’t sound like she’s doing much to get her kids back or to better her situation. I feel bad she was assaulted by this monster and tormented by him but she clearly has to make better choices, grow up, and change her life
Lovely woman? She is a "lady of the evening" and VERY heavy drinker.
@@AishaMazloum a lady of the evening hahahaaa =)
Her kids are at her cousin house she explained it on all on this guy's pod cast last night I watched it.
She was a minor when he trapped her for life with a child he would continually fail, and likely endanger. I feel so bad for her, but good for her for speaking against him.
So many victims of domestic violence have a very hard time getting away, and staying away from their abuser ..especially when there are kids involved..I pray Erica can now heal and move on ❤
Girl, you did an amazing job on court. Congrats on your freedom from that monster.
Erica did such a great job testifying. We were all rooting for her.
Give her a gofund me account gift.
@@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093 Why? We don't know much about how she's handling herself right now.
I WAS ROOTING FOR HER! WE WERE *ALL* ROOTING FOR YOU!!
I hope she will get away from the whole toxic family
In a sense, I’m glad that she got to square off with Darrell and got the chance to tell her story to a captive audience that was actually listening to her every word. That was probably the first time since she met Mr Brooks, that she was able to get her true story out and she was believed. Had an actual Defense Attorney questioned her, he would have presented questions that would have limited her responses and she would have been manipulated, once again. Miss Patterson is in a place to actually move forward in her life without fear and having to constantly look over her shoulder. Best wishes for Miss Patterson’s future and that of her Daughter.
I feel for this woman , its so hard to get out of an abusive relationship , people say , just leave , believe me its not that easy. I hope you can heal darlin x
🙏🙏🙏 that poor beauty was taken advantage of. He kept her living in fear! We Love You Child.. Stay Strong. Nothing he ever did, is your fault!
better her then innocent people, who didn’t know him to begin with
@@jodifoster9820 Wtf kind of comment did you just make??? Gross!!! No one deserved his treatment, stranger or not.
@@jodifoster9820 that's truly disgusting what you just said!! Nobody deserves this evil... NOBODY!!!! shame on you!!
@@jodifoster9820 your one sick bish
@@bloomingaccents You’re just as gross. 🤢
Loved the judge looking out for her
She did amazing in court! She has such strength. I think her friends saved her life that day.❤🙏🏼
Much credit to Norman bc throughout the trial, in addition to the parade victims he always highlighted her pain and showed empathy for her. Out of every RUclips channel that covered this case, Norman is the only one that showed Erika compassion. Videos like this feel a little too late. Nonetheless, I pray for her healing. I wish her much happiness and success in her life.
Norman is making Norman money. He doesn’t care about Erika. God I wish ppl could see another controller trying to prey on someone when they’re down.
Erica, I wish you a life of peace, and I hope you can recover from that sack of trash.
Didn't the DB's sentence conditions include no Erica contact ever?
Yes
Yes, because he had phoned her from jail over 60 times since the Parade ( she never once accepted his calls)
@@Sully357
She should change her number. The end.
@@DNSMLT it would of been much easier for her if she had, however, she put up with his incessant calling and used it as evidence to show how controlling and obsessive he was was. I’m sure she will rest much easier now.
@OneDayOff I bet he won't be able to stand not talking to her for long. If he can still call her(I dont know if the prison can block #'s that he calls), he will risk losing all phone time and maybe go into solitary. The narcissistic thinking won't stop him. Hopefully the prison will.
Erica was amazing testifying twice in this truly horrific case. My heart went out to her when he called her as a witness, just as it did for inmate Summers ex wife when she faced his questions. Surely an advocate nearby or screens so that the victim doesn’t have to see their abuser but still allows the court & jurors to see both could be kinder, or maybe from another location with the technology that is now available (allowing for support for victims to be close) could or should be considered in cases where the defendants represent themselves. It’s horrific to watch, I can’t imagine have to endure it.
Erica, I wish you every success in your life now that you are free. Take every bit of help offered via the shelter and rebuild an amazing future for yourself xx
I love that Ericka said, "I want him gone/dead." I'm so happy she sees him and his mother for who they are. Liars. Pathological liars. Calling him a caged bird. DB's mother has been singing excuses all his life and look what he did. I wonder how old he was when he groomed her. I hope she and her daughter will get the hand up they need to be happy and thrive.
Very common among their type. It`s how they steal money from working Americans....BREEDING like rats.
He tried to say she was calling him in jail. Records showed she didn't but he attempted to call her 37 times from the jail. I feel for her having to face him in court again in December. DB saying he always have love for Erika was terrible. You could see the anger on his face. I'm sure he and his mother blame her for what he did on November 21, 2021.
He also said she sent him letters while he's in jail. Then he also said he pimped her out, and she has 5 children and doesn't have custody of any of them. So idk if he's lying or not but I don't understand what it has to do with the case.
Exactly & I’m trying to find that clip, when the DA said; 37 call’s rejected
That case is now being held in February. He made sure to say he'd be at every trial. He loves to try and hurt her. Thing is he'll still be locked up forever no matter the verdict.
@@lisettegarvin5030 I don't even know why they are going through with that bc Erika doesn't need to have anymore encounters with him. Maybe bc he has an appeal going from the parade. If Erika doesn't show up, and I would not blame her if she didn't, it will get dropped but she may want to stick it to him.
@@Ann-kg1zd I hope Erika shows up by Zoom, with all of the Defendant’s favourite foods on a table in front of her, his favourite beverages, and wearing a Milwaukee Brewer’s jersey. He’ll never see any of those pleasures again. 🎉
So glad Judge Dorow gave DB time and restitution for Erica. Erica was So brave! Judge Dorow is the best. ❤
She will never see that money, none of them will.
No she won't but since he has hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and restitution he'll spend the rest of his life without any money on his books. That means he'll be stuck eating basic prison food and not have any perks while he suffers the rest of his miserable days in there.
But the Judge also allowed DB to disrespect the court and turn the trial into a full blown circus
@@lizdahl847 She removed him as necessary but did everything she needed in order to not give him grounds for any sort of appeals
@@MNDashcam Yes, the District Attorney knew exactly why she was requesting he pay restitution. That team was also incredible! And the Bailiffs, you could see the look of frustration and incredulity on their faces, they looked disgusted with him and his blatant disrespect for everyone and everything.
She's an inspiration, a survivor, and I'm so proud of her. 👊
Darrel Brooks is an inspiration too... for birth control.
I love all the love in these comments. You are such a strong woman. You have hundreds of thousands of people rooting for you and your kids.
This poor girl is still sitting in a shelter when her testimony helped put him away. She could’ve easily tried to throw a wrench in it. That was very brave of her. I’m glad Norman the man that interviewed her is starting a real fund to help her get a place of her own. I’m donating myself.
She is a "lady of the evening" and VERY heavy drinker.
@@AishaMazloum You sound just like Brooks fkkkkn ridiculous. Don’t let anyone ever tell you different.
@@AllHailKingRose I sound like Brooks just because I speak the Truth about someone?
@@AishaMazloum Ur victim shaming for absolutely no reason. Exactly what he did for the entire trial. I know for a fact you’re not perfect. Quit judging ppl if u don’t sit on a bench or on a throne in heaven.
@@AishaMazloum WTH is a lady of the evening? Do you personally know this woman? Go through what she's been through and tell me how well you'd come out.
I find it incredible how he even managed to slither into her life but I'm so glad she's free of him and can have the partner and life she deserves. she's clearly leagues above him.
He met her when she was well underage and didn't know any better. He has a case with that too.
He impregnated her when she was 15 and he was 20 or 21. She got stuck with him and then he pimped her out.
It’s a blessing he didn’t kill her. He is a monster
I doubt she will end up living a productive life unfortunately. I hope she can get out of the cycle and build her self esteem and surround herself with positive people who will help her with work, housing and reconciliation with her children.
@@louiseskip3488 exactly
Erica, I’m proud of you. I’m so sorry you had to struggle for +15 years with this “man” and his family of enablers. None of this is your fault. You did the best thing for everyone, testifying in the face of your abuser. The people of Wakuesha thank you for your courage. You absolutely deserve a life worth living where you don’t have to worry about nobody but you & yours. It’s ok to be selfish and do you now. You deserve happiness and peace just as much as the next person. I’ll keep you in my thoughts, and remember, you are worth so much more than any of those fools ever tried to make you believe. I wish you nothing but prosperity.
Bless her and may she begin a road to recovery and self healing along with all of the victims and their families who have also suffered at the hands of this unremorseful monster.
All the credit in the world to this woman, great job helping out this horrible person away.
I don't think Brooks did it. I think he was covering for her. SHE did this. Not him.
You are a fool
@@beckydoesit9331 do you spend all your days trolling Law & Crime? Whenever I click on one of their videos, you’re all up in the comments saying insane things to get a reaction from people. Are you lonely? Addicted to attention? Because trolls are usually one or the other - often both.
@@beckydoesit9331 Stop it. Have some respect.
@@beckydoesit9331 get a hobby and a shrink
In the UK and some other developed countries, if an alleged abuser defends themselves, they are given an advocate to question their alleged victims. We should do something like that here.
Erika, from everything I've seen, people support you. I don't know who is giving you a hard time, but you're amazing.
She's a "lady of the evening" and VERY heavy drinker.
💯 That really needs to happen everywhere. Watching Darrel Brookes further his psychological warfare against this woman in court was absolutely painful.
@@vincent4801 And your point is???
@@angeepanjee Wow! You sound like a really moral person with your agreeing that ladies of the evening are "amazing" people.
Brooks asked about an attorney helping him and it was explained to him that if he wanted that in the state of Wisconsin he would have to pay a lawyer to do it. The state of Wisconsin doesn't supply that. It happened in the pre trial
Sister please trust me, none of us are sticking up for that disgusting man. Just know girl that your strength helped put him away. Wishing you the best life has to offer and hoping that you can put this guy in your rearview mirror and create an incredible life for you and your child.
This girl has been through so much without him and then she meets this crazy dude is just so heartbreaking for her to have to continue more rough times I hope she can see the hardship she is going through to get better
Thank you Erica for your courage! All the best to you and your little one. This sentenced murderer, who beat you will be serving life in prison.
Yes he will.
He never apologized to his mother or acknowledged her. It's his support system and he should have apologized.
Yeh I was waiting throughout that rambling when he'd mention his mother and shed tears for her... He completely forgot her, as far as I'm aware, however I may have stopped tuning in a few times and missed it lol
His mother enabled his bad behaviour all his life.
I’m so proud of this woman. She is a true survivor & a real inspiration to all of us who have been through DV situations. I genuinely wish her all of the best things this world has to offer. Truly.
I know EXACTLY HOW SHE FEELS I've BEEN IN A DOMESTIC violence relationship and I almost killed a few times. The anger the hurt betrayal etc and it's so sad that she has to keep reliving it. When someone you trusted and have children or a child with is an ABUSIVE NARCISSIST it's so gut reaching to even here them speak let alone continue to see them even breath the fact that he tried to turn it around on her and make look like the victim is crazy. The system is ment to " protect the unprotected " and yet it's sadly not all the time it works. I Pray that her and the families of all of the victims get Justice. Sometimes you just wish certain people can get a taste of the medicine they put out but KARMA IS EVERYTHING ... GOD BLESS THEM ALL 🙏💕💙
Wait til DB s face God. Won't be pretty. That bible was his prop and tricked NO ONE. He never read a line. His eyes were fixated on one word. Never read a line.
Erica , Judge made sure today she talked about all that !! He can NEVER contact you or your child again . Much love
Erica, now you're rid of him live life to the full ..well done girl❤
Any DV victim becomes conditioned and my heart breaks for her, because her life was a vicious circle, always hoping for love and happiness, but sadly never finding it, now he is out of her life for good and she has a chance to become the Woman she should have been, before this monster entered her life when she was still a child herself.
Blessings Erica, wishing only good for you now.
I wish her the best. I hope she reunites with her children and has good life.
Much respect, Erika, for staring down evil from the witness stand and putting him where he needs to be. May your strength help your daughter become a strong young woman as well!
How is Darrell Brooks mom not on trial for giving him the weapon AGAIN? No car and there is no massacre
His mother is 💯 his enabler! She’s completely culpable.. she bailed him after he ran Erika over and let him have car.. utter scum
Right. Whats the difference between that and the parents in Michigan giving their son a gun? No difference. He wasn't supposed to be driving she enabled him and he killed people. She should have a contribution charge or negligence something..
Exactly, he didn’t even have a drivers license on him that night he was arrested.
Who lets someone out on a NO CASH BAIL after running someone over?
@@Littleangel_-jp4xb ya that's like suing the people that manufactured the gun and not the person that used it.
She’s a hero and strong woman. I truly pray she can manage to keep herself in a healthy and happy mindset so she can get her babies back. Stay strong Erica!
I admire her so much, her strength and your composure! To have to be interrogated by this monster: a despicable, hateful creep. You’re a beautiful young lady, I wish you well! I’m praying for you, honey! ❤️
Darrell has ruined so many lives. I hope he never sees nothing but his prison cell for the rest of his life.
He won't see the light of day. The only way he will get out of prison is when he is taken out in a coffin.
Yes he will they will let him go out for recreational time in prison. Sad part is prison is not that bad they get everything in there so he will probably have it better there bc he was homeless at times
He's gonna be seeing alot of Bubba's stomach, if you catch my drift.
Listening to his mother, it seems like upheld him in his wrong his entire life. This is why he is incapable of taking responsibility for his actions. He apologizes for his actions, and then turn it around and make it all about him. It’s obvious this type of thinking started from his childhood. His grandmother started by apologizing to the victims and then demanded him to apologize to them. Then notice how his mother came straight out the gate talking about his mental health issues (making excuses for him) and barely made any effort to instruct him to apologize to his victims. His mother is to blame for creating this monstrous unapologetic behavior. He’s never going to tell the truth nor apologize from his heart for what he has done.
Mom has been his lifetime enabler. She has a part in this tragedy and won't admit it. She bailed him out after he tried to run over Erica. She gave him the use of her car, knowing that he didn't have a driver license or insurance. Her car was missing and yet, she didn't question , why he needed an Uber🤔🤔
Nice POS mom is
I'm wondering if either of you has considered the probability, (and it IS HIGHLY probable), that he was just as abusive toward his mother as he was toward the other women in his life.
His family uses the "pray it away" mentality. No real accountability, they just continued to enable him. Mental illness is not what is to blame in this case, it is Darrell Brooks and his actions. He should rot. How dare they say they lost a son, a grandson, a father. He actually took people's lives, he is a murderer and his kids are better off. Despicable.
She certainly hasn’t helped in any way.
I hope his mother never contacts her. His mother is just as manipulative. I pray for Ericka.
I wish nothing but the absolute best for her. She is a strong determined survivor. She has millions of people cheering her on, I hope she has great success in life.
Erika if by any chance you’re reading this.. you are amazing! So strong and brave and incredible! And you are free now. Thank you for taking the stand and help in putting this man away forEVER! We stand with you ❤
And him saying “it always takes two,” means it takes one very young woman to fall prey to a narcissistic, gaslighter and you’re not alone! He legit just tried to gaslight the parade victims for being in his way. This is the first day of the rest of your life, mami. 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
I pray for healing and growth. 🙏 as a survivor of DV I understand how hard it must have been to try to escape this narcissistic psychopath. But I know you and your daughter can now be safe from him, and have a future hopefully without anymore trauma. Keep up your strength and resilience the Lord has a better plan for you. 🙏❤
At least she knows she will never have to worry about him hurting her in any way.
This is one of many reasons why our system is woefully ill equipped to handle intimate partner violence cases.
It's designed to revictimize and disadvantage survivors.
No..he acted as his own attorney...
She is a victim of Darrell Brooks herself & I hope she is catapulted to the top! ❤ I pray she & her daughter are successful & blessed many times over for the pain & suffering he inflicted on them as well as I pray he feels the guilt that he deserves for what he did & that she finds a way to heal & forgive herself since she feels guilty in a way because of this tragedy beginning with a fight he started with her. I hope she knows that the only monster who is responsible for the whole tragic events that happened is the murderers
Wow! Thanks so much ❤ I didn't realize she had done a recent interview
Stay away from abusive men!
I’ve been in aa groups where most of the men who have been abusive to their families and other men, is because of their abusive mothers, also the abusive women in aa were that way because of their abusive mothers. There can be reasons for woman to be this way because of thyroid hormones being disrupted, ie mood swings, pcos causing mood swings, low and high estrogen, high prolactin causing mood swings, anemia , vitamin deficiencies. Also these are hereditary diseases applicable apart from the pcos to both sexes but most people don’t get diagnosed, because blood reference ranges go by one reference range fits all, even when the results show on paper a person is sub clinical and abnormal. One of the first things they check in mental hospitals is the thyroid, but also there is ever changing reference ranges. So how can we know by looking and meeting people we truly know why people we meet are why they are.
This young lady said it perfectly, he called her and was like blah, blah, blah. May she have peace and find someone worth her time.
I remember my ex saying he forgave me for "getting him" arrested..unbelievable
I cannot even fathom being one of the victims and sitting there as he questions why, “there is no injured party making a complaint”, I would want to scream! He’s insane!
Thanks Judge for throwing the book at him!!!!
Judge Durrow played chess to Brooks checkers
She.played the long game, thinking,act tough now your day is coming. Brooks said, NOBODY TELLS ME WHAT TO DO! HOW DID THAT WORKOUT FOR YOU ,PLAYER.
She was braver than I could have been. I wish her all the best.😊❤
luckylady just achieved pure Honesty!!!
A Medal to all those, who speak the Truth and stayed strong, as a loved One, through this Trial!!
Yes she is.
How she stayed with him many years while he beat her up till the parade. She also lied to everyone said she hasn't talked to him yet the judge said they have jail calls of them talking come on now
@@emilyheather328 He is a manipulator. He will probably try to get his mom to get in touch with her. He will still try to control her from prison. She really needs to never talk to, or see him again. She really needs some intense therapy to get her self esteem back on track.
@@emilyheather328 I pray you are never a victim of Domestic violence. I'm sure you would be singing a different tune. I did not hear the judge say that they had had any kind of contact. If there were he was calling her. A person just can't call the jail and ask to talk to someone.
I have so much respect for that girl.
She seems so genuine. I hope she gets the best life and don't let him/this hold her back.
The last charge read and sentenced was also very important to the judge, the attack on Erika Patterson. He was not angry about all the other charges, but when it came to her, he let it be seen he was angry with her. So the judge made him wait just so she could say "Erika Patterson". She got justice also and it probably has been a very hard 16 years.
Miss Erica. Please know your worth. Your worth so much more. Don't let Darrell shine another day in your life. Forget him. Don't let your daughter know him. He's finished. He will never be a free man again. But you are alive and well and FREE. Go back to school. Find a noble job. Become a nurse or a teacher. You've had enough craziness to last a lifetime. You are beautiful, you are smart, you are a survivor, you can be anything you put your mind to. Always remember your worth it !!
Erica is a strong and courageous woman. She is going places in life. What a beautiful soul. I am so glad she walked away with her child safe. Many blessings will come her way.
A very brave DV survivor. I can relate to your experience. Keep strong
They need to re look at the fact that suspected mass murderers should not be allowed to represent themselves...it's absolutely ridiculous and traumatic for victims and their families.
It's their Constitutional Right to represent themselves. That doesn't make it sensible, nor is it palatable, but neither are requisite for it to be a Right.
Erica you are doing great! Just focus on and your kids ! And If he tries to reach out say it! We are proud of your bravery !!! Will always be on my prayer
That'll be difficult part of his life sentence , he to never contact her.
@@keishaallen4050 I’m sure he will not listen. He will most definitely try to contact her or have someone else do it.
@@VJ-fm6vz
Erika needs strength to say no! Period. She should block him forever.
Erica, you are so brave and I am so proud of how you carried yourself on that stand. I wish you all the best!
DB's mother and grandmother enabled DB his entire life. They both made comments that he "fell through the cracks." Y'all had ample opportunity to get him help and he had multiple times to follow the terms of his probation that included mental health, but he chose to violate his probation and serve time instead.
Doesn't take a genius to figure out he was trying to get her kicked out of the shelter
I hope this support will help inspire other girls and women to speak up too,thank you erika
Erica was an incredible witness…so proud of her!