These poor children went through a living hell I hope someday they can find peace, courage and strength to never be scared or have another nightmare again.
Yes, but I do like a little bit of suspense leading up to the truth of thing's & 48 hours is such a great crime show that I have been watching for years from over the pond in the UK
That police officer was God sent and its moments like these that will forever bond those two together even though he was just doing his job. Thats a lifelong impact to know that one individual made a difference to the extension of your life.
@alicemesa9436 do you think everyone that doesn't make it didn't pray? That's insulting to the people we lose to this stuff. I'm sure they all prayed.
Yup and they need all the help they can get. Over 80% of DV victims are female, and over 98% of their abusive counterparts are male. This number only reflects those who report their abuse, many women don't. The number would be and is MUCH higher. And in America alone, between 3-5 women die EVERYDAY from DV, imagine what that death toll is worldwide. That doesn't include women who are preyed upon and die everyday just for being vulnerable females.
@@marieshannon.24 Confused? How about...recovery...that was her business. How about paying it forward to help other survivors of abuse. Generally speaking, good people that go through bad things like to turn it around and help others. Only bad guys want to bring others down...
I don’t blame her for fearing him- he can hire anyone from out of jail w/ all that $$ missing he ONLY who knows where it is! She should always watch her back!!!!!
My niece was so terrified of her ex that she moved to Africa. And even then, she moved around! She recently took a transfer to Venezuela! It breaks my heart that she's been terrified all these years. The dude she's terrified of is her ex-husband, a cop.
@@stacyjaye6350cops are some of the worst abusers. I feel for your niece. Sadly she is far from alone. So many women share her fear and pain. Over 80% of DV victims are female, and over 98% of their abusive counterparts are male. This number only reflects those who report their abuse, many women don't. The number would be, and is, MUCH higher. In America alone, an average of between 3-5 women die EVERYDAY from DV. Imagine what the growing death toll is worldwide. That doesn't include women who are preyed upon everyday and die everyday just for being vulnerable females.
That first dude was absolutely insane! And it's so sad that you have to practically die or come close to dying before getting true help in DV situations. Sheesh!
Most people don't understand it. And even those of us who do understand it get confused by it sometimes. It's a very, very difficult concept. When I forgive, I open my heart right back, which opens me to being taken advantage of again and again. It's not easy to stay openhearted and distant or unavailable at the same time. It takes many years of practice for most of us. Lack of forgiveness has a protective, sometimes life saving aspect to it.
@@katharina... There is a difference between forgiveness and trust. You forgive them and you forgive yourself, for yourself, through showing empathy and an understanding of where they were coming from and why you fell for it. People hurt others from a place of hurt. That doesn't mean you give them your trust again nor that you don't take the lessons to heart and recognize the red flags the next time they show up. You can show empathy while reserving trust. Forgiveness is not for them, it's to ensure you get rid of the darkness inside you they caused that may fester if left as is.
@@liliannjq7006You can't take the person you are forgiving out of the equation. If you only consider yourself in this act, it's not forgiveness you are giving. You are simply letting go. Forgiveness is much more powerful and much more complex than that.
My heart aches for all of these families. Forgiveness is a huge key that sets victims free. At least one person shared how it helped him. I hope they can all get there some day.
There are so many great cops out there. I was attacked and robbed by a group of young black "men". Should I consider the majority of black men a danger at all times and take caution when dealing with them?????
Few and far between?!?! Wtf are you smoking bud? The majority of cops are amazing and would have done this and more if they could have. 99% of police officers are amazing. Don’t be that guy…
Few and far between? No they are not. There are an awful lot of really good police officers who do a great job and succeed at their jobs all the time. You need to get a clue.
This is so scary, I was 7 years old at the time and remember hearing adults talking about it. Hush tones. Glad that my kids never had to ride a school bus. That’d be nerve racking!
Im so glad they gave micheal 35 yrs,but to me,it wasnt enough,and thru everything this mother and daughter went thru,she still stay sober,what a strong woman ❤ im so happy her and her daughter are and can live there best life now❤may god give you both peace and happiness,cause you both deserve it 🌺Also thank you for helping the addicts with there addiction,when so many turns there backs on us addicts,because they dont understand unless they've been thru it there self,so thxs for helping others,that is a gift to us addicts,may god bless you for that❤
I agree with you, but some kidnapping the sentence is 25 to life. There is a possibility of leaving. He got the maximum allowed by law. Since he said he is mentally ill, he will not get out before 30 years. Also, many people won't last this long in prison, ex addicted? I doubt.
It's good to know I'm not crazy, not the only one. My husband wasn't this bad, but he was horribly abusive, and no one believed me, some accused me of being the problem. Because he was a public figure with a reputation, I was labeled the trouble maker.
Yup - I immediately look at the length of the video before I click on it - almost no matter what crime channel I’m watching - just to make sure it’s not a “trailer”! Those are extremely annoying!!!
That officer was a HERO W/ GREAT INSTINCTS! He didn’t know what they were but he had them and saved a mother! I hope his wife once again forgave him for being late for dinner!!!❤
I have never wanted to watch the Chowchilla kidnapping because I knew they buried those children underground. There are some awful people in this world. And I can’t stand seeing kids mistreated. I knew they would still be traumatized. Which is awful. If they had not tried so hard, they may have not made it. I am so glad they didn’t give up. And got out.
Jodi, Micheal, Jennifer and Larry are so brave. They are truly survivors. So strong. Thank you for sharing their and the other children's and family's stories with us. God Bless you all.
I'm constantly baffled how people that may be like your neighbors or friends...people that you may run into at a store or someone that you know in your church or someone who landscaped your yard or "the cable guy" or even your dentist....for crying out loud....but that ANYBODY can potentially be someone who could be a murderer, kidnapper, child molester, thief, or even live a double life or have a torture chamber in their basement. Oh my, maybe I've watched too much true crime. 😮
That school bus story got me! I cried right along with you. You kids were so brave and are all heroes! I can’t imagine what all the kids and parents went through.
Sad that Jodi passed away… she deserved more life. Jaime saved herself so it’s funny when cops say, “we brought her home”. The cops drove right past him on their way. Wouldn’t you think to stop a car that is going passed you?
I am German. Here it is absolutely impossible to think that way. We hardly ever have cameras and systems like that. When sb rings the bell you open the door. But sure, we let nobody in we do not know. But in case...that won't help. But times change here too because of all the criminals they let in our country. Instead of sending the criminals back... we pay their food, the prison, the wothless therapy... We germans are all so sick of these politics, these corrupt manovers.
@@hollyhope7227 Thats in all of Western Europe i'd say (Belgium, Netherlands, France) that we also open the door more easily. (I think Sweden is also more open).
@@kenn_foxx5563 Yes, this is correct. We need political, social and educational changes WORLDWIDE. Education seems to be the only working key to prevent us from degenerating more, getting more criminal minds in our societys. And sure, CONSEQUENCES for people who harm the society in any way on purpose. We need a real CHANGE to prevent us from falling down even deeper.
I remember the Chowchilla Kidnapping when they found the kids. I lived in one of the houses across the street from the field where the kids were found, and remember seeing all the police cars and helicopters. One of my Mom's best friends was one of the cops who helped rescue them, and she stopped by to tell my Mom what had happened. For years, my Mom would remind us about it whenever the story came up on TV or a kidnapping was on the news. In some ways, it also influenced my career path.
God Bless all the now adult kids that went thru that awful bus kidnapping ! Jamie had grit to get out the way she did !! I hope the rest of her life is all on her side !
🚨First of all... Shawnda has one hell of a GUARDIAN ANGEL because holy shttt😮 That police officer being at that exact place at the most critical time possible. A single delay in merging, switching lanes, slowing speed...all would have changed how he ended up directly behind the van. Then finding the SURPRISE CAMERA that unknowingly recorded hundreds of hours of damning evidence...like lady...all but the lost millions...you are one of the luckiest or blessed people I've seen. They could have killed her daughter. They could have killed her and actually went rogue... but biggest blessing is that her and her daughter are alive and he's put away for a good while... finding the money would have made her the luckiest person alive but I'm sure she's found a way to manage and get back on her money bag 💰 36:00 They should have made a mandatory stipulation to the Plea deal that disclosing the whereabouts of the millions of dollars, gold bars or whatever he did with it be revealed or NO DEAL smh y'all had the power 🙄
I remember reading a book about this in 9th grade. Terrifying. I can’t imagine. As a parent of two kids now I can’t begin to imagine what it was like for the parents.
A few words from Jodi's son, who is the lady in the documentary that kept going to the parole hearings and sadly died in 2021: " Her kidnappers being paroled affected her deeply, she couldn't get out of bed no more, she was drinking and wouldn't eat because she was so depressed she just couldn't process life the way she was supposed to, my mom did the best for us as long as she could" Matthew Rest easy now Jodi you absolute warrior 💖
@@BobBuilder-vn4ux Sure we have but since it’s ILLEGAL to possess police attire - such as bulletproof vests - I guess we assumed they don’t sell them to the average Joe! And I know I’ve been told that as well…
The Chowchilla Kidnapping happened about an hour north of where I have lived all my life. It was very moving to hear the firsthand accounts of the victims-as children and as adults. The trauma has not left them. 🥺💙
Watching these programs really makes me mad at defense lawyers, I get they have a job to do but honestly some of the ridiculous things they say and do to get their client who are obviously guilty are just wrong. How would they feel if the person they are defending killed their family member or friends?
Shes one of the luckiest people alive. What are the odds the cop just happened to suspect and pursue the kidnapers, but the perp inadvertently turned the video on himself
Under no circumstances permit yourself to be videotaped during sexual activity. Sometimes people don't know it's happening, but never let it be a conscious choice.
yep, revenge p*rn is a huge issue and the main perpetrators are ex partners. sadly also happens too many times without the victim knowing about that they were filmed.
I hope her life isn't frightening, chaotic, uncertain, and invaded. I pray she loves and loves to her full potential. Having the services and the support to this magnitude is a blessing. Ms. Klaus is a hero. So brave and so deserving of a wonderful, normal life.
When you have 2 loving parents so brutally taken from you and then being held captive for close to 3 months, it's hard to even imagine the pain Jamie will have to endure. I'm glad she has so many people rooting for her and who seen to really love her. Your mom and dad would want nothing more than your happiness!
Jeez, the victim blaming in this comment section is crazy. I hope you’re never the victim of something horrific and depend on other victim shamers for help or God forbid, your freedom.
I can say from my own personal experience of such a Traumatic situation it destroys EVERYTHING! It destroys the family, it destroys you not only as a child but as an adult and a parent! I was sexualy abused repeatedly by at least 7 grown men. I acted out sexualy at a very young age. I got involved with drugs and alcohol. I became a mother at just 13 years old. I had 3 girls and a boy. They saved my life in so many ways. I was a hypervigalant parent. Raised my kids all by myself. I was alcohol and drug free raising my kids. I thought my stopping drinking and drugs was doing the right thing for my kid's. I didn't realize not letting them alone with friends, or not letting them spend nights out with their friends, or walk to the store by themselves at 14 or 15. These things are a normal part of growing up. But in my mind I had to protect them at all cost. This didn't help my kids it hurt them. It took me a long time to see that my protecting them was hurting them. In my late 30s early 40s I sought out one of the men who violated me. He was old and small and hideous to look at. He had a scar from his mouth all the way down his body below his belt line. He suffered too. His poison effected his life horribly. I asked him if he knew why I sought him out? He said no. I said really? And he responded well that stuff you lied about? I told him I was the one person he couldn't do that to. I was there and I remember everything! What he did poisoned me it poisoned my life! But I wasn't going to let it go on anymore! I forgave him and walked away. The freedom I gained words can't describe! My life has gotten better. My relationship with my kids have gotten better. Sometimes you truly have to just let go of old trauma so you can move forward freed of your past!
Unbelievable there are people like this in the world. Similar to the ocean, predators, snakes, parasites, then there are angle fish too. When you meet someone make sure you know who you are dealing with and never forget family members can be snakes too.
Shawnda is an absolute rock star! What an ordeal for 14 year old Isabella and imagine the courage and presence of mind she had to refuse to go with the kidnappers- amazing
Wow. What a lucky break she had. The officer being there at the right time and her would be killers jumping into the body of water and drowning 😮 what a lucky break. I wish her and her daughter all the best ❤
Jamie saved herself. I respect police of course, but had that girl not got out on her own she would likely still be with him, or maybe later killed by him as she's got older. She saved herself. The school children, again also saved their selves. I am not bashing the Police, just saying the people worked together and freed themselves. Amazing young people!!
OMG As a survivor of spousal abuse, all I can do is shake my head. I don't think she understood that her decision not to go to trial was a bad move. Going to trial may have been painful but it would have given him many more years in prison and it would have saved her life AGAIN. Just because he gets out in 30 years Shonda does not have any guarantee that he won't hire someone else. After, all he did it once what is keeping him from doing it again?
Michael’s defense, all of them😂 are laughable at best. He’s a very dangerous person. To have that much hatred for one person is scary. Shawnda is yet another fine example of a very strong woman.
How's the fake ransom note - "pay the ransom for your husband, pay us 500 large or we will send him home in pieces" - I'd reply "Here's 5000 large for you TO send him home in pieces" 🤣
Jamie escaped, founder he own help. She is the main hero in her own story then I would say the lady who was on her walk and the neighbors. They are the ones who deserve all the credit.
A kidnap victim can get a restraining order against the person accused of orchestrating the kidnapping which would prevent that person from contacting the person by phone or mail, or more charges could be added for violating the restraining order.
You can tell they all still live with the trauma - even as adults it's like their mannerisms and even voices are trapped in time during their childhood.
Jennifer is absolutely adorable!!! Inside and out!!! 🙌. ALL of these beautiful children must have PTSD severe from those POS. My God, help them all the days of their lives, plz. 🙏🙏🙏
Wow. This guy is unbelievable… that cop was really in the right place at the perfect moment ❤ thank god! Glad she was one of the rare victims that survived. Truly amazing.
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Shawnda is a strong, beautiful woman and that police officer is a legend, he followed his instinct and that's priceless.
One of those times suspicions saved a life. A life very important to others that helped get a bad person put away
These poor children went through a living hell I hope someday they can find peace, courage and strength to never be scared or have another nightmare again.
I realize that Wikipedia is not 100% accurate, but the kidnapping has a page.
I appreciate these 48 Hours episodes. Clear investigation with no extra drama.
Right! I hate when they drag out the story when it’s like every other crime where the husband ends up being the killer of his wife
Yes, but I do like a little bit of suspense leading up to the truth of thing's & 48 hours is such a great crime show that I have been watching for years from over the pond in the UK
Yeah that's true.
Hero cop: “I have a tendency, to be late… for everything.” 😂 I felt that in my soul! ❤
Haha me too! ❤
But he was so humble, he seems the sort to put himself last, super humble and sensitive. Wish them all a good life.
I came here to see this or write this! lol
That whatever power put him there he was late for dinner but not late to save her
Schanda is lucky to be alive thanks to that police officer!
IT WASNT LUCK, IT WAS GOD ANSWERING HER PRAY; DID YOU NOTICE SHE SAID. "I STARTED TO PRAY."???
IT WASNT LUCK, IT WAS GOD ANSWERING HER PRAY; DID YOU NOTICE SHE SAID. "I STARTED TO PRAY."???
Absolutely incredible ❤
That police officer was God sent and its moments like these that will forever bond those two together even though he was just doing his job. Thats a lifelong impact to know that one individual made a difference to the extension of your life.
@alicemesa9436 do you think everyone that doesn't make it didn't pray? That's insulting to the people we lose to this stuff. I'm sure they all prayed.
I love that Shanda is helping other women now that need help ❤
Yup and they need all the help they can get. Over 80% of DV victims are female, and over 98% of their abusive counterparts are male. This number only reflects those who report their abuse, many women don't. The number would be and is MUCH higher. And in America alone, between 3-5 women die EVERYDAY from DV, imagine what that death toll is worldwide. That doesn't include women who are preyed upon and die everyday just for being vulnerable females.
I 100% agree with you
With What?No
Botox?
@@marieshannon.24 Confused? How about...recovery...that was her business. How about paying it forward to help other survivors of abuse. Generally speaking, good people that go through bad things like to turn it around and help others. Only bad guys want to bring others down...
I don’t blame her for fearing him- he can hire anyone from out of jail w/ all that $$ missing he ONLY who knows where it is! She should always watch her back!!!!!
With gold somewhere, there is a possibility he could try to hire someone from prison. Very scary for her.
My niece was so terrified of her ex that she moved to Africa. And even then, she moved around! She recently took a transfer to Venezuela! It breaks my heart that she's been terrified all these years. The dude she's terrified of is her ex-husband, a cop.
@@stacyjaye6350cops are some of the worst abusers. I feel for your niece. Sadly she is far from alone. So many women share her fear and pain. Over 80% of DV victims are female, and over 98% of their abusive counterparts are male. This number only reflects those who report their abuse, many women don't. The number would be, and is, MUCH higher. In America alone, an average of between 3-5 women die EVERYDAY from DV. Imagine what the growing death toll is worldwide. That doesn't include women who are preyed upon everyday and die everyday just for being vulnerable females.
@@stacyjaye6350and you’re still giving a location!!??
My thoughts on point! If I was her, I would change my name and move to a place that I would like and this man does not know about.
God bless the 27 kidnapped on the bus, I'm glad for Mr. Ed being with the kids. God Bless you all, you are an inspiration.
So, God watched the children go into the hole, and here you ask him to bless them after they crawl out
@shombie2737 He was blessing them the entire time. They lived!
@@LAURA093058 What if they hadn't lived? What would be God's part in it then?
Clicked SO FAST on this - thank you 48 Hours for consistently great content.
It's about to get me halfway through my 4-Hour shift tonight! Yay!
@@stacyjaye6350 oh I hear you!!
That first dude was absolutely insane! And it's so sad that you have to practically die or come close to dying before getting true help in DV situations. Sheesh!
We can’t even protect ourselves in our own homes here in Canada. Very sad. Peace.
Aw Jodi probably died young for all the stress she dealt with 😢 RIP 💔
Who was Jodi? I missed this somewhere in this video.
@@ValerieGrinershe was the one who kept going to the parole hearing she had the dark hair and said she was the tallest of the children
Thank You!
@@mooreflavaIMO, Jodi’s testimony kept the kidnapper in prison all those years.
@ValerieGriner go to the 1:21:35 mark and it tells what happened with her. Such an incredibly sad deal. May she rest in peace.
Some ppl don't understand forgiveness. It's not exactly for the criminals.... it's more to give yourself peace!
Most people don't understand it. And even those of us who do understand it get confused by it sometimes. It's a very, very difficult concept.
When I forgive, I open my heart right back, which opens me to being taken advantage of again and again. It's not easy to stay openhearted and distant or unavailable at the same time. It takes many years of practice for most of us. Lack of forgiveness has a protective, sometimes life saving aspect to it.
@@katharina... There is a difference between forgiveness and trust. You forgive them and you forgive yourself, for yourself, through showing empathy and an understanding of where they were coming from and why you fell for it. People hurt others from a place of hurt. That doesn't mean you give them your trust again nor that you don't take the lessons to heart and recognize the red flags the next time they show up. You can show empathy while reserving trust. Forgiveness is not for them, it's to ensure you get rid of the darkness inside you they caused that may fester if left as is.
@@liliannjq7006You can't take the person you are forgiving out of the equation. If you only consider yourself in this act, it's not forgiveness you are giving. You are simply letting go. Forgiveness is much more powerful and much more complex than that.
Agreed
You can't have peace unless you forgive.😢
My heart aches for all of these families. Forgiveness is a huge key that sets victims free. At least one person shared how it helped him. I hope they can all get there some day.
That young man it’s the hero, he fought for freedom of them all non stop 🛑 if not for him none he alive!
He is under appreciated
A cop whom actually succeeds at his job deserves respect and admiration because they are few and in between.
I absolutely agree, this is a wonderful guy and cop , wish they were all like this precious cop
There are so many great cops out there.
I was attacked and robbed by a group of young black "men". Should I consider the majority of black men a danger at all times and take caution when dealing with them?????
Few and far between?!?! Wtf are you smoking bud? The majority of cops are amazing and would have done this and more if they could have. 99% of police officers are amazing.
Don’t be that guy…
@@GoldyRyun99% are just the same.
Few and far between? No they are not. There are an awful lot of really good police officers who do a great job and succeed at their jobs all the time. You need to get a clue.
It's so weird. I found myself grateful that the kids weren't sexually abused or sold to child sex monsters. Their trauma is horrendous. ❤❤❤
I totally thought this was going to be human trafficking
@@horsegirlb7120same 😢
Jamie Closs is one tough young lady. Not a single tear in sight! God bless her.
No victim mind set in her. Gen X don't play that. ( generally)
I love it when I come across a newly uploaded 48 hours video!!!
Me too!!!
But many of these episodes have been posted before they are combining many of them in one episode.
@@gcrichman53exactly 💯
Me too!! It’s Monday and Friday mornings it seems that a new episode is released
But the thing is, this one's an older one.
This is so scary, I was 7 years old at the time and remember hearing adults talking about it. Hush tones. Glad that my kids never had to ride a school bus. That’d be nerve racking!
Let’s not get it twisted, Jayme Closs saved herself! 💪🏼
Yep!
100% she did. I thought you were talking about the first case so I left a comment but deleted it. My bad.
Yes that cops statements make me wanna puke.
Ummm no she didn’t
@@str8-8your face
Im so glad they gave micheal 35 yrs,but to me,it wasnt enough,and thru everything this mother and daughter went thru,she still stay sober,what a strong woman ❤ im so happy her and her daughter are and can live there best life now❤may god give you both peace and happiness,cause you both deserve it 🌺Also thank you for helping the addicts with there addiction,when so many turns there backs on us addicts,because they dont understand unless they've been thru it there self,so thxs for helping others,that is a gift to us addicts,may god bless you for that❤
I agree with you, but some kidnapping the sentence is 25 to life. There is a possibility of leaving. He got the maximum allowed by law. Since he said he is mentally ill, he will not get out before 30 years. Also, many people won't last this long in prison, ex addicted? I doubt.
1:52:13 I hate when these people credit themselves (“our authorities would never give up”). They didn’t save Jayme Closs....she saved her self.
Don’t you HATE that??!! I see that too often either law enforcement press conferences. How annoying!
Let us all forget the names of the perpetrators, they’ve already had their 15 minutes of fame, and remember these, and other courageous survivors
It's good to know I'm not crazy, not the only one. My husband wasn't this bad, but he was horribly abusive, and no one believed me, some accused me of being the problem. Because he was a public figure with a reputation, I was labeled the trouble maker.
Thank God it's not sneak peek.
I hate the sneak peek videos
I feel your pain and frustration. Sneak peak videos are a tease.
Agreed 💯%. Sneak peeks are irritating 😖
Yup - I immediately look at the length of the video before I click on it - almost no matter what crime channel I’m watching - just to make sure it’s not a “trailer”! Those are extremely annoying!!!
What a great idea- holding a fund raiser for Jaime. Small communities are the best.❤
Rest easy Jodi, you were a good person. Even if I never met you, her trauma was so real. And Mike it’s ok to be a hero.
YES!!!❤❤
That officer was a HERO W/ GREAT INSTINCTS! He didn’t know what they were but he had them and saved a mother! I hope his wife once again forgave him for being late for dinner!!!❤
Lol, he is a hero, she is proud, for sure, lol.
Lmao can you imagine the arguments in that house - "ya know honey, sometimes when I'm late it's for a damn good reason..."
I have never wanted to watch the Chowchilla kidnapping because I knew they buried those children underground. There are some awful people in this world. And I can’t stand seeing kids mistreated. I knew they would still be traumatized. Which is awful. If they had not tried so hard, they may have not made it. I am so glad they didn’t give up. And got out.
Jodi, Micheal, Jennifer and Larry are so brave. They are truly survivors. So strong. Thank you for sharing their and the other children's and family's stories with us. God Bless you all.
I'm constantly baffled how people that may be like your neighbors or friends...people that you may run into at a store or someone that you know in your church or someone who landscaped your yard or "the cable guy" or even your dentist....for crying out loud....but that ANYBODY can potentially be someone who could be a murderer, kidnapper, child molester, thief, or even live a double life or have a torture chamber in their basement. Oh my, maybe I've watched too much true crime. 😮
What disturbs me the most is that the fear of prison is the only thing that prevents alot of people from commiting atrocities.
No I agree with you
That school bus story got me! I cried right along with you. You kids were so brave and are all heroes! I can’t imagine what all the kids and parents went through.
I was a kid riding the bus when that happened.
Its sooo good to see some happy endings to these kidnappings and God is the one to thank...Thank you Father ...You are an Awesome God !
Absolutely 🎉
What about the 10s of thousands of that don't get away and killed, or kidnapped into sx trafficking, who do you blame or "thank" for those victims?
What a woman you are Schanda !! I love everything about you. I could just listen to your voice for hours. God bless!!!
Dear 48 hrs…. Never change your intro music 🥰
Sad that Jodi passed away… she deserved more life. Jaime saved herself so it’s funny when cops say, “we brought her home”. The cops drove right past him on their way. Wouldn’t you think to stop a car that is going passed you?
Schanda is such an incredibly strong and beautiful woman- she went through so much that she should’ve been protected from.
Michael will always be my hero from chowchilla. His parents raised him so well.
Are you serious 🤷🏻♂️
I am so sorry I thought you talking about the Michael who had his wife kidnapped in the van. ❤
@@JamilaMusa-xz6ss haha no I totally understand. I should’ve been clearer on that. Totally forgot that turds name was the same.
Why do people open the door? Never, ever, ever open your door! EVER!!!!!! If you don’t know them, They should NOT be at your door!!!!!!!!!
I am German. Here it is absolutely impossible to think that way. We hardly ever have cameras and systems like that. When sb rings the bell you open the door. But sure, we let nobody in we do not know. But in case...that won't help. But times change here too because of all the criminals they let in our country. Instead of sending the criminals back... we pay their food, the prison, the wothless therapy... We germans are all so sick of these politics, these corrupt manovers.
If someone needs your help?
@@hollyhope7227 Thats in all of Western Europe i'd say (Belgium, Netherlands, France) that we also open the door more easily. (I think Sweden is also more open).
@@kenn_foxx5563 Yes, this is correct. We need political, social and educational changes WORLDWIDE. Education seems to be the only working key to prevent us from degenerating more, getting more criminal minds in our societys. And sure, CONSEQUENCES for people who harm the society in any way on purpose. We need a real CHANGE to prevent us from falling down even deeper.
@@hollyhope7227 We need the Lord Jesus Christ we need repentance and salvation we need His power in America and every nation on the Earth!!!!!!
I remember the Chowchilla Kidnapping when they found the kids. I lived in one of the houses across the street from the field where the kids were found, and remember seeing all the police cars and helicopters. One of my Mom's best friends was one of the cops who helped rescue them, and she stopped by to tell my Mom what had happened. For years, my Mom would remind us about it whenever the story came up on TV or a kidnapping was on the news. In some ways, it also influenced my career path.
I can't believe this happened. Do you think the kidnappers have paid their debt to society?
God Bless all the now adult kids that went thru that awful bus kidnapping ! Jamie had grit to get out the way she did !! I hope the rest of her life is all on her side !
🚨First of all... Shawnda has one hell of a GUARDIAN ANGEL because holy shttt😮
That police officer being at that exact place at the most critical time possible. A single delay in merging, switching lanes, slowing speed...all would have changed how he ended up directly behind the van. Then finding the SURPRISE CAMERA that unknowingly recorded hundreds of hours of damning evidence...like lady...all but the lost millions...you are one of the luckiest or blessed people I've seen. They could have killed her daughter. They could have killed her and actually went rogue... but biggest blessing is that her and her daughter are alive and he's put away for a good while... finding the money would have made her the luckiest person alive but I'm sure she's found a way to manage and get back on her money bag 💰
36:00 They should have made a mandatory stipulation to the Plea deal that disclosing the whereabouts of the millions of dollars, gold bars or whatever he did with it be revealed or NO DEAL smh y'all had the power 🙄
I remember reading a book about this in 9th grade. Terrifying. I can’t imagine. As a parent of two kids now I can’t begin to imagine what it was like for the parents.
One I haven’t seen!! Yaaay!🥰🥰
Me too, yeahhhh!
A few words from Jodi's son, who is the lady in the documentary that kept going to the parole hearings and sadly died in 2021:
" Her kidnappers being paroled affected her deeply, she couldn't get out of bed no more, she was drinking and wouldn't eat because she was so depressed she just couldn't process life the way she was supposed to, my mom did the best for us as long as she could" Matthew
Rest easy now Jodi you absolute warrior 💖
What country is this where you have a superstore that sells police supplies? Unbelievable. 😱
Yes it’s unbearable , ,, just crazy,
YES! People who buy handcuffs are highly suspicious.
You never heard of a military surplus store?
@@BobBuilder-vn4ux
Sure we have but since it’s ILLEGAL to possess police attire - such as bulletproof vests - I guess we assumed they don’t sell them to the average Joe! And I know I’ve been told that as well…
@@charrielyn1231those vests aren't " police attire" their uniforms are
Lived in So Cal when this happened, it was traumatic to every school kid.
Chow chilla kidnapping was horrific and the kidnappers should not be out on parole
The Chowchilla Kidnapping happened about an hour north of where I have lived all my life. It was very moving to hear the firsthand accounts of the victims-as children and as adults. The trauma has not left them. 🥺💙
The bus kidnapping had me in tears. 😢😢
I saw a similar story on criminal minds
I can't even imagine the terror of that situation...
Watching these programs really makes me mad at defense lawyers, I get they have a job to do but honestly some of the ridiculous things they say and do to get their client who are obviously guilty are just wrong. How would they feel if the person they are defending killed their family member or friends?
Because they are attorneys, they would KNOW that the person has a right to counsel per our constitution -regardless of guilt or innocence.
Shes one of the luckiest people alive. What are the odds the cop just happened to suspect and pursue the kidnapers, but the perp inadvertently turned the video on himself
It can only be the work of our Lord God 🙌
Under no circumstances permit yourself to be videotaped during sexual activity. Sometimes people don't know it's happening, but never let it be a conscious choice.
so true even when married you never know when things could go south or the tapes got into the wrong hands Yiiiikes
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Right?!!! And this seems way too prevalent!!! Just plain a BAD IDEA in EVERY situation!!!
yep, revenge p*rn is a huge issue and the main perpetrators are ex partners. sadly also happens too many times without the victim knowing about that they were filmed.
I hope her life isn't frightening, chaotic, uncertain, and invaded.
I pray she loves and loves to her full potential. Having the services and the support to this magnitude is a blessing. Ms. Klaus is a hero.
So brave and so deserving of a wonderful, normal life.
He wasn't going to have her killed ....he was going to torture her. She's so lucky the cop saw these guys.😮
That’s a clear example of how important PRAYER is.
Lmao
Wow....my ex fiancé was bipolar with psychosis using drugs and alcohol to cope. I broke it off. This could have easily been me.
The Chowchilla episode breaks my heart.
The pain was palpable for me watching this.
Thats so Awesome! Im so Happy The outcome,officer saved her life.
John 8:32
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
The Chowchilla kidnapping has at least one documentary about it. The lasting repercussions over the years have been devastating.
Amen to you all that have been through this! God bless you all!!!!
When you have 2 loving parents so brutally taken from you and then being held captive for close to 3 months, it's hard to even imagine the pain Jamie will have to endure. I'm glad she has so many people rooting for her and who seen to really love her. Your mom and dad would want nothing more than your happiness!
Not Michael tying himself up in his own bondage gear 😂
as horrible as this story is, at the moment i saw this i also laughed haha
Jeez, the victim blaming in this comment section is crazy. I hope you’re never the victim of something horrific and depend on other victim shamers for help or God forbid, your freedom.
Chad was so humble and this lady and her daughter are so strong, it makes my heart smile😊
I can say from my own personal experience of such a Traumatic situation it destroys EVERYTHING! It destroys the family, it destroys you not only as a child but as an adult and a parent! I was sexualy abused repeatedly by at least 7 grown men. I acted out sexualy at a very young age. I got involved with drugs and alcohol. I became a mother at just 13 years old. I had 3 girls and a boy. They saved my life in so many ways. I was a hypervigalant parent. Raised my kids all by myself. I was alcohol and drug free raising my kids. I thought my stopping drinking and drugs was doing the right thing for my kid's. I didn't realize not letting them alone with friends, or not letting them spend nights out with their friends, or walk to the store by themselves at 14 or 15. These things are a normal part of growing up. But in my mind I had to protect them at all cost. This didn't help my kids it hurt them. It took me a long time to see that my protecting them was hurting them. In my late 30s early 40s I sought out one of the men who violated me. He was old and small and hideous to look at. He had a scar from his mouth all the way down his body below his belt line. He suffered too. His poison effected his life horribly. I asked him if he knew why I sought him out? He said no. I said really? And he responded well that stuff you lied about? I told him I was the one person he couldn't do that to. I was there and I remember everything! What he did poisoned me it poisoned my life! But I wasn't going to let it go on anymore! I forgave him and walked away. The freedom I gained words can't describe! My life has gotten better. My relationship with my kids have gotten better. Sometimes you truly have to just let go of old trauma so you can move forward freed of your past!
Unbelievable there are people like this in the world. Similar to the ocean, predators, snakes, parasites, then there are angle fish too. When you meet someone make sure you know who you are dealing with and never forget family members can be snakes too.
Shawnda is an absolute rock star! What an ordeal for 14 year old Isabella and imagine the courage and presence of mind she had to refuse to go with the kidnappers- amazing
Generally GenX ers don't do victim mind set. Anyone who refuses to stay a victim are survivors, not victims. ❤
Wow. What a lucky break she had. The officer being there at the right time and her would be killers jumping into the body of water and drowning 😮 what a lucky break. I wish her and her daughter all the best ❤
I’m so moved by how strong this woman is !!! Schanda you’re incredible ❤❤❤
Jamie saved herself. I respect police of course, but had that girl not got out on her own she would likely still be with him, or maybe later killed by him as she's got older. She saved herself. The school children, again also saved their selves. I am not bashing the Police, just saying the people worked together and freed themselves. Amazing young people!!
OMG As a survivor of spousal abuse, all I can do is shake my head. I don't think she understood that her decision not to go to trial was a bad move. Going to trial may have been painful but it would have given him many more years in prison and it would have saved her life AGAIN. Just because he gets out in 30 years Shonda does not have any guarantee that he won't hire someone else. After, all he did it once what is keeping him from doing it again?
Michael’s defense, all of them😂 are laughable at best. He’s a very dangerous person. To have that much hatred for one person is scary. Shawnda is yet another fine example of a very strong woman.
How's the fake ransom note - "pay the ransom for your husband, pay us 500 large or we will send him home in pieces" - I'd reply "Here's 5000 large for you TO send him home in pieces" 🤣
Amazing video. I love the back and forth voice over of the adults vs their childhood recordings.
Jamie escaped, founder he own help. She is the main hero in her own story then I would say the lady who was on her walk and the neighbors. They are the ones who deserve all the credit.
The one little girl narrating the 26 children buried alive experience is just so adorable and heartfelt she sounds so brave❣️❣️🙏🏼
A kidnap victim can get a restraining order against the person accused of orchestrating the kidnapping which would prevent that person from contacting the person by phone or mail, or more charges could be added for violating the restraining order.
Amazing story, amazing young lady! I wish her the very best for her future ❤
I know for a fact they could of revoked his phone privileges while he was in there for harassing the victim..he is one evil person
Right? And how about a no contact order?? These cops are lazy and it’s costing life’s..
As soon as she said “he was very catering” I knew she had a problem.
I truly love watching 48hrs, because these mysteries are really happening in this time of the century and it's sad how some individuals of today.
First: what an incredible story...... AND this police officer really blows my mind ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The fact Jayme came to a retired trauma counselor. Wow. What an angel looking out.
Thank God this precious child made it HOME! 🙏❤️
Puddin’ tang. My girl forever. She’s amazing.
48 Hours has schooled me on what outstanding liars people can be to cover for, or make excuses for, their crimes.
Thank God, the kidnapped kids were safe. Terrifying stories of unsuspected crimes that made people scared.
Always believe in God. Pray for help.
Jayme is one strong girl, I hope she has healed. ❤
My step sister graduated with her and said she doing really well all things considered
You can tell they all still live with the trauma - even as adults it's like their mannerisms and even voices are trapped in time during their childhood.
The strongest piece of evidence is Arlo. 😂 Handley is intelligent (facetiously speaking). ~The officer was a Godsend 🙏🏾
Thank you for these post! ❤
Legally insane is a spur of the moment act… not a carefully crafted plan to kidnap and torture.
Jennifer is absolutely adorable!!! Inside and out!!! 🙌. ALL of these beautiful children must have PTSD severe from those POS. My God, help them all the days of their lives, plz. 🙏🙏🙏
Wow. This guy is unbelievable… that cop was really in the right place at the perfect moment ❤ thank god! Glad she was one of the rare victims that survived. Truly amazing.
Be strong Shanda and daughter 🕯️🌷🙏🙇♀️🥰❤️
The police should have kept the finding of the children a secret for a day or so to see if the criminal returned to check on them
Yes I had thought the same thing, that they could have caught them when they returned if they had kept it seacret!
There was an entire construction site witnessing them come out of the ground. Kind of hard to keep it quiet.