I found you when I locked my husband up for crimes against children. You have helped me heal and I pray you allow your village to help heal you back. Love you Stephanie
The Village always has your back and those of the Flamingos. God bless the ones who don’t get to choose, but are just dragged along to witness the sorrow of what can, and often does, go wrong. You are a gifted, professional journalist and the Village does not yet deny women for their ability to successfully survive. Go forth and kick ass for yourself and your children.
@Stephanie Harlowe take it 1 day at a time. Right now, ya'll are probably all still in a fog of disbelief. Just keep taking care of the things you've got to take care of. You'll get to the other side. (Stop blaming yourself. We all play, would of, could of, should of.)
Yeah, I’m only 17 mins in and it’s like going back to when I first found her years ago which was the black dahlia case. Steph, if you ever go into a year long harloween style side channel covering vintage and just weird or odd things I’m so there for it.
Stephanie we love you so much and any Harloween videos are a true gift this year! Sending love and light to you and your family! We see your effort and we appreciate it more than you know!
Watching you get a bit emotional on your outro… WHY am I tearing up at work! Also, you could start, just a history channel, like college level history courses, with how deep you get into the history of everything. Completely thorough and captivating. I would pay a subscription fee for that.
I am Mexican, so at the very beginning when you were talking about the books and the cartels and their practices and beliefs I already know what you are talking bout, so I am ready for this chapter cause I know a lot about their practices, I, however, have never heard about this case, there is no better person to hear about this cases that from the best, I am glad you are back Stéphanie ❤
I’m Mexican too and I was a Junior in high school in a Texas city border town with Juarez Mexico who also was visited with tourists. Thank you for the history lesson on my culture and on the drug cartels as well. My prayers to the Kilroy family but what about all the unknown Mexicanos who also went missing nobody rallied for then what about all the women who were killed in Juarez who’s bodies were found after being kidnapped coming home from working across the border in El Paso all these people also have a back story just because these families didn’t have the funds or resources to get help to find there loved ones shouldn’t be ignored I have yet to see stories about these crimes
No one is stopping you from telling the stories. Instead of complaining take action. It is free to make a video. I will watch I promise@@natalialegarreta9362
@@natalialegarreta9362It's the same reason you don't hear the stories of the same thing going on in Africa or Ukraine or in the middle East ... When something is completely common to a place the stories get lost. It's the fact that something is unusual that gets people's attention. If you hear about a cartel killing in Sinaloa it's an everyday thing. If you hear about a cartel killing in Vermont it's a once a decade story that will capture people's attention.
I live in Rockport , Texas ((south Texas) very near Brownsville and I have never heard this story before!!!! We have known for many years to never go across the bridge at Matamoros ….but this story!!!!! 🥺😱😱😱
south padre native here! the beaches are definitely the best texas has to offer (significantly cleaner, whiter sand and bluer water than corpus, galveston and surf side) but aren’t as beautiful as the florida beaches! still an amazing place to soak up the sun and lots of local culture to be found on south padre!
Hey darling... just remember you are very loved and many of us are praying for you and sending lots of love your way to both your kids and to you. Also, man, I gotta tell ya something... I am 60 years old and once upon a time I used to teach history in middle school. If I lived in New York and was still teaching I would be getting you into my classroom pronto!!!! Girl, you should have been a teacher. You are incredible at getting info across to others. You bring it to life and present it in ways that make ya want too learn more. That is the mark of a true teacher... a good teacher. Loved this episode it was fantastic!
I was young and native in my early 20s when Mark Kilroy was murdered. The horrific details of what happened to Mark gave me nightmares. This case has stayed with me even after all these years. It changed the way I looked at the world. It was the first time I realized Satanism existed. The shock and horror knowing what these evil depraved people did to Mark and others for power and money. I remember the interviews of his family. My heart broke 💔 for his parents. I didn't know his dad wrote a book. Thank you for letting us know. 🙏
I swear you just cannot be beat, your content and ability to educate us while at the same time telling us a story about real people who have had crime affect their lives. You keep me intrigued.. thanks Steph, love you big!!
❤❤❤❤❤Hang in there Stephanie. I promise you it does get better. It feels like you are drowning in an ocean probably, but hang in there. Been through my husband dying when my 4 kids were all under 13. Sending you lots of love. Give grace to yourself the most is the best advice I can give you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I live an hour away from South Padre Island! We go fishing and camping here multiple times a year. It’s beautiful and We love it!!! Mark Kilroy’s story made a huge impact on my parents… and how they raised me because of it!
I was being recruited for a job in Harlingen. I knew it was a border town & had kind of a sketchy reputation but I’d never been to that part of TX so I figured what the hell. I go down, interview for a couple hours, and then a couple managers from the company drove me to South Padre & we spent most of the day there. I didn’t take the job because it was pretty obvious I needed to speak Spanish to be able to work in Harlingen. South Padre was beautiful though. I remember being on those wood walkways, the palm trees, the sand, the ocean air…being from north Alabama, Padre is the only reason I even thought about taking that job. But it’s an hour away from Harlingen too so 🤷♀️
Harlingen resident here!!! ❤ So glad this story finally made it's way back out again. I was 11 when this happened. During this time in the rgv satanic cults were huge. We lived on a dead end road by fields and one day my lef tthe car windows open and found a kittens head on the floorboard of her car. Very scary times.
As someone who lives in Brownsville (right on the border with Matamoros) I really appreciate someone finally talking about this case!! It's such a tragic story people still talk about here yet never seen it discussed on true crime RUclips. Thanks for covering it Stephanie!! (Also, South Padre really is a lovely beach, it's 20 mins away from me and I go as often as I can.)
My husband is from matamoros and we sometimes go to South parade. This case has always creeped me out and the reason why I won’t cross the border by ourselves from Brownsville
I live in Brownsville was born in Harlingen Texas I don't go to South Padre Island that much anymore but the beach is nice. I think everyone knows about this case from here. I cross to Matamoros sometimes but not that much anymore because last February when I crossed back the customs officers detained me for 45 minutes at the gateway bridge accusing me of drug smuggling, of course they had to let me cross because I have nothing to do with that. The only problems I've ever had in Matamoros is from the policia transito when they pull me over for a minor or imagined traffic infraction then they attempt to extort me for money, other than that, I love Mexico and living on the border and having the ability to go get good food on the other side of the wall.
Hi! Been here from the switchover from makeup to true crime and watched you soar. I hope you are doing as well as you possibly could be and know you’re appreciated tremendously. Take care Stephanie.
So ready for part 2! I an a Texan, went to college here and went on Spring Break to Texas beaches. This man's story was always a cautionary tale to convince us college kids NOT to go over the border for Spring Break shenanigans. We went anyways. It was fun, and a little nerve-wracking.
I went to college in San Marcos, Texas, and from Corpus Christi. I couldn't tell my mom if I crossed the border because of the news she read and then the Mark Kilroy case. I love Padre from Port A to South Padre. Never went to Matamoras.
Dear Stephanie, I pulled up so fast when I got the 🔔 lol I really truly hope you and your kids are doing okay. It's fantastic to have you back, but your well-being will always be more important to us ❤ The Harlowe Hoard, Harlowes Hooligans, something-something clever.
Stephanie I look forward to Harloween every year. You are an amazing researcher, an amazing storyteller, and you have a pleasant voice! I know this past year hasn't been easy but thank you for staying with us❤
This video is another level, your story-telling abilities, the depth you go into in order to deliver such high quality content is just insane. you’re truly iconic Stephanie 👑I’ve watched all of your videos and most of them more than once. Keep it up!!
This is my first time commenting but I just wanted to say that you are so strong for continuing to post and produce content while you and your family are experiencing what yall are going through. My deepest condolences to you and your family and thanks for being my favourite true crime RUclipsr. Love from Trinidad and Tobago🇹🇹 💜
This sounds a lot like my brother who went missing in Cozumel Mexico on 1/12/2019. We also had a scam caller who demanded ransom and made terrible threats. Having a missing brother in Mexico has been so difficult to navigate. His name is Blake Mitchell
I’m so so glad to hear you. I want you to know that while there is nothing anyone can say to make things alright, it will get better. I was widowed at 34. My husband was 39. He left me with two daughters, age 14 and 12. My husband had substance abuse issues, too. I loved him very much, but I know how hard it is to live with that. It’s been over twenty years for me, and my daughters are both in their 30s. Sometimes it was hard, but we made it through, and you and your kids will, too! Hang in there!
I understand what you mean by a long month. I have had a long 3 months. my husband passed back in July, 2 weeks before he turned 46. I have learned that the pain dulls a little, I cry at any and all things, but even though he's gone he's forever in my heart and the heart of my kids. keep your head up, I have been told that it gets better. sending you lots of love as I know what you are going through.
Im Mexican American and learned so much today thank you for making this video. Ive been to sinaloa , mexico went to the beach there we stayed in a resort , but one time we went out to the club never going there again the locals are rude and scary . Im from Chicago i dont scare easily , but those people are people you dont stand up to. Can't wait for the next episode and i'm so happy you're going to post more Harloween videos! Missed you so much hope you and your family are doing good. God bless you always!
My children were 8 and 5 when my husband exited the same way after Hurricane Katrina. I found a group of S.O.S Survivors of Suic***. It is for those left behind. In 2005 they did not have many resources for young widows with children who were in the same situation. It is a club no one asks to join. All I can say is One Day, One Moment , One breath at a time. You will get through and your children will as well.
I lived in Santa Fe for 11 years (30 mins from me now). It was a tiny, southern, safe town with 1 redlight. ZERO franchises. This stuck us SO HARD. Both stories.
Holy moly Stephanie 🤯 I watch a lot of true crime, and I can say with absolute certainty that you are 100% the best creator out there. You are so detailed, you go into the history in such depth, you are so intelligent and able to recite your research is the most well thought out and elegant way. I was literally listening to you talk and was actively realizing that I was so invested, entertained, and beyond impressed. I learn so much from your videos and find myself so interested in things I usually wouldn’t take interest in. Thank you for what you do ❤️❤️
I think of you and your family everyday.. sometimes there’s no words. Grief has no words just the strongest emotions you’ll ever experience in life and I’m so sorry that your family are feeling this. I hope for peace for you guys ❤
I’d just like to say….. his friends are treasures, and we’d all be lucky to have friends like his. The story of their determination, and dedication to eachother gave me chills.
We are all so glad to have you back! Most of us will never be able to understand what you and your children are going through but I hope you know that THOUSANDS of people are thinking of you all and praying for you. Welcome back Stephanie.
My dad was there the week it happened. He was also a spring breaker, initially in South Padre Island but went to Matamoros. Crazy to think it could’ve been him.
Been thinking about you a lot Steph! Sending all the love and healing to you and your kids. You’re such an incredibly strong woman. It’s so good to see you back on my screen 💖
30:21 it took me this long to realize i had heard this case before, because the foundation you laid was so comprehensive it was like listening to a brand new case
Oh dear Stephanie you have no idea how much I enjoyed your story telling of the Mexican independence, even many Mexicans don’t go this deep. You’re awesome
For some reason Stephanie's Harloween videos are always the creepiest of most of the spooky content I consume on Halloween every year. I won't watch them at night so I don't have nightmares and that's a compliment. 🎃🖤🧡
This is why I've stuck around for the last five years. The context you give is so valuable. You've been in my thoughts lately! Wishing you well during these hard times
My thoughts continue to be with you as you navigate this season of grief Stephanie. Lean in to the wonderful and many levels of support around you 🙏🏼 and look after yourself and your precious children.
Native Texan here 👋🏼 I’m 42 years old and feel qualified to speak in a few things here. One of my grandmas is from Monterrey Mexico and lives in Corpus. She no longer visits her family there due to cartel violence. She hasn’t gone since the 90s. I once went to the very same place in spring break. It was not safe and that was in 2000. It’s much worse now, and I have to thank God nothing happened to me or my friends. The beaches here ain’t all that. Personally I found the beaches in California preferable. Not the people though.
Stephanie, I was so happy to see my notification for your video. During what is likely the most difficult time in your life, I wish you and your babies the absolute best. Praying for your family and your peace.
I KNOW:( ITS SAD BC SOMETIMES FINANCIALLY ONE CAN’T. HAPPENED TO MY FAMILY RECENTLY… ITS AWFUL BC IT HAPPENS TO SO MANY:( YOU’RE FORCED TO GO BACK BC OF FINANCES… HOPEFULLY GETTING BACK INTO WORK WILL HELP THE MIND AS WELL❤
I was in high school in Texas when this happened. The state went through some bizarre changes because of this case. School rules changed dramatically. (Pasadena ISD, for reference) 1. You could no longer wear peace symbols (it was supposedly an upside down cross with the arms broken downwards for satan). 2. You could no longer wear band shirts, especially bands like Metallica or Ozzy Osborne. Again, satan. I had just gotten back from a trip to the state Alabama. I had a shirt from the university. I got called out by a teacher thinking it was the country music band Alabama. So it was across the board. 3. You could no longer wear outfits of solid colors, such as all black, all white, etc. Again, satan. 4. Any sort of jewelry that was more of the goth styles or "witchy" like pentagrams, crosses (except a single proper upwards cross necklace). 5. Only "natural" colors of hair. Like Stephanie's color wouldnt be permitted. 6. Only certain hair styles and the guys had very specific lengths and sideburn lengths. No more mohawks, liberty spikes, etc. This amused me greatly because at the same time we had the HUGE hair styles "higher the hair the closer to g-d" generation. I'm sure there were others, but those are the ones I remember. The school dress codes have gotten even stricter since then.
I went to jr and high school in Alvin in the 90s and this was definitely still the rules!! I was regularly ‘reported’ to local churches as a ‘devil worshiper’ 🙄 A decade later (in the early 2000s) my husband had just graduated from the police academy and was being interviewed by one of the local sheriff offices. During the interview they asked if he was a ‘devil worshiper’ 🤣 Apparently while looking into his background, someone mentioned he was married to me. He did NOT get hired.
This is a fascinating corner of sociology/psychology. When people feel threatened by something they can't understand, they have a reflex aversion to anything that LOOKS like it, and fear of pollution, and belief that they can be safe by looking safe... it's so achingly human.
@kelliintexas3575 This is complete and utter nonsense. Religious nutters will turn anything good into some „occultist“ omen. This mindset is similarly dangerous to the „beliefs“ that got Mark killed, imo. Do folks in Texas hunt witches too? 🙈 The peace sign is a combination of the two international semaphore letters n and d for „nuclear disarmament“! It’s a symbol of peace and pacifism and I have an idea why it would be abolished in Texan schools 🙄🙄🙄
Harloween Videos!!! This is better than Christmas!!! And it has multiple parts!? Thank you Stephanie, you spoil us!! I really hope you and your kids are doing alright ❤🩹We are all here for you girl!
Glad to see your face pop up. If you feel like you are being swallowed by pain , just keep swimming, just keep swimming and know you are the bright spot in others darkest days. I know words hold such little meaning when you feel life kicking you in the teeth and there is no word in any language that can help transfer pain and grief to others to share but the human spirit is the strongest force on earth and thats not even counting the power of a momma, you are in my prayers and im cheering for you.
You’ve been one of my comfort creators for years. Myself and I’m sure many others hope you are receiving the same comfort in this time you have provided us. Thinking of you and your family. ❤
It’s so great to see your beautiful face back! We’ve missed you but know you needed to take care of yourself and your sweet family! Know you have all of us behind you supporting you! Much love and thank you for another comprehensive and informative case!💕💕
You can keep your candy kids bc this is the real treat! Happy Harloween all 🎃 Stephanie thank you for showing up for us despite what you’re going through 🤗
Stephanie was my very 1st true crime channel when i went to rehab 6 years ago & got sucked in, when i got home its literally all I watched to get through the early days of recovery. Fast forward 2024 got my CADC & Work in rehab/mental health center. Ty Stephanie❤
halloween would NOT be the same without you. spent the last 4 or 5 years watching the harloween series on this day & it never gets old! thank you for your words & your advocacy that you put out so gracefully while having a life behind closed doors 🫶🏼
I remember listening to this case on the podcast casefile, I was truly shocked by every turn it took! I hope you and your family are doing okay, Stephanie xx
I don't know if you realize how much of an impact you have on your viewers. I prayed for you and your children every day that you were gone. My life felt different without your voice. I am so impressed and overwhelmed that you thought of us and did Harloween amidst everything you were experiencing. All of us who love you missed you and were happy to not expect you to do this during this difficult time. We were only concerned for you. May God continue to bless you❤🙏♥️🙏♥️
I have heard this case many times, but you have never heard a case until Stephanie Harlowe tells it! You go sooo in depth, and even if I have heard a case a thousand times I always learn something new from your telling of it. You are my favorite youtuber❤ Keep up the great work!
I’m always so excited when you release a new video! I’m sure it’s not easy, and thank you for powering through such difficult times to still release your amazing content. Hoping you and your children are hanging in there.
Oooohhh a Harloween deep dive on a case that I have never even heard about! 🎉you're the best, Steph, thank you!!! You and your family and loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers ❤❤❤
@StephanieHarlowe you have an amazing way of getting so much informative history and backstory, and tie it in, with a great cliffhanger... we love you Steph! ❤❤
I lived in Brownsville, texas, my entire life. When I was younger, my family and I would go to matamoros on the weekends to go visit family, eat, and go to the dentist since it’s cheaper there. Once I got older and learned about this case, it was so haunting seeing the restaurant and being near the area where he was taken. I hope his soul is at peace.
I love a little less than an hour away from south Padre island (we’re actually going this weekend too). Mark Kilroy is still a well known name around here and many people still remember how hard it was when his death hit the community. My parents never let me go to the island during spring break because of it
Im so glad you're back, you have been weighing heavily on my mind. I've been sending all my positive vibes out to you and your kiddos. Hoping you are ok!
I KNOW that I have said this before more than once, but by golly, I just cannot fathom HOW YOU do EVERYTHING that you do?!?! Are you a speed reader? Seriously?! Between being a Mom (which IS a 24/7 job) you’re an actress (I don’t even know how many hours or days that takes!) 2 shows that requires research & fact checking (again have NO idea how many hours &/or days that takes up!) putting it all into order & so you can present it (?? hours &/or days) & you read 2 books?! Sincerely, Thank You for all you do to help the families of the victims & educate the rest of us! + I almost forgot- Criminal Coffee too!
@ I agree! I reread what I wrote & I had to take a nap! It wore me out! 😂😂& she is WAY more thorough than the documentaries that I’ve seen on TV! & she also educates us on keeping ourselves safe!
It is so good to see you again Stephanie… prayers and hugs for you and your children. Life can be confusing and hard sometimes, but there are a lot of us sending you prayers and/or good thoughts to you and your children…
I found you when I locked my husband up for crimes against children. You have helped me heal and I pray you allow your village to help heal you back. Love you Stephanie
This is so inspiring thank you so much!
The Village always has your back and those of the Flamingos. God bless the ones who don’t get to choose, but are just dragged along to witness the sorrow of what can, and often does, go wrong. You are a gifted, professional journalist and the Village does not yet deny women for their ability to successfully survive. Go forth and kick ass for yourself and your children.
@Stephanie Harlowe take it 1 day at a time. Right now, ya'll are probably all still in a fog of disbelief. Just keep taking care of the things you've got to take care of. You'll get to the other side. (Stop blaming yourself. We all play, would of, could of, should of.)
Such a courageous woman and an inspiration xxx
Im sure it was hard but you did the right thing 🙏
This was old fashioned Stephanie. I love her deep dives and her dives into history. Welcome back queen. Happy Harloween
Yeah, I’m only 17 mins in and it’s like going back to when I first found her years ago which was the black dahlia case.
Steph, if you ever go into a year long harloween style side channel covering vintage and just weird or odd things I’m so there for it.
Stephanie we love you so much and any Harloween videos are a true gift this year! Sending love and light to you and your family! We see your effort and we appreciate it more than you know!
Awww thank you so much!! I really appreciate that!
Amen to this!! My exact thoughts
Watching you get a bit emotional on your outro… WHY am I tearing up at work! Also, you could start, just a history channel, like college level history courses, with how deep you get into the history of everything. Completely thorough and captivating. I would pay a subscription fee for that.
Exactly what I was thinking and feeling. 💗
I so agree! I would listen!
Ditto
I am Mexican, so at the very beginning when you were talking about the books and the cartels and their practices and beliefs I already know what you are talking bout, so I am ready for this chapter cause I know a lot about their practices, I, however, have never heard about this case, there is no better person to hear about this cases that from the best, I am glad you are back Stéphanie ❤
❤️❤️❤️ thank you!
I’m Mexican too and I was a Junior in high school in a Texas city border town with Juarez Mexico who also was visited with tourists. Thank you for the history lesson on my culture and on the drug cartels as well. My prayers to the Kilroy family but what about all the unknown Mexicanos who also went missing nobody rallied for then what about all the women who were killed in Juarez who’s bodies were found after being kidnapped coming home from working across the border in El Paso all these people also have a back story just because these families didn’t have the funds or resources to get help to find there loved ones shouldn’t be ignored I have yet to see stories about these crimes
No one is stopping you from telling the stories. Instead of complaining take action. It is free to make a video. I will watch I promise@@natalialegarreta9362
@@natalialegarreta9362It's the same reason you don't hear the stories of the same thing going on in Africa or Ukraine or in the middle East ... When something is completely common to a place the stories get lost.
It's the fact that something is unusual that gets people's attention. If you hear about a cartel killing in Sinaloa it's an everyday thing. If you hear about a cartel killing in Vermont it's a once a decade story that will capture people's attention.
I live in Rockport , Texas ((south Texas) very near Brownsville and I have never heard this story before!!!! We have known for many years to never go across the bridge at Matamoros ….but this story!!!!! 🥺😱😱😱
south padre native here! the beaches are definitely the best texas has to offer (significantly cleaner, whiter sand and bluer water than corpus, galveston and surf side) but aren’t as beautiful as the florida beaches! still an amazing place to soak up the sun and lots of local culture to be found on south padre!
Hey darling... just remember you are very loved and many of us are praying for you and sending lots of love your way to both your kids and to you. Also, man, I gotta tell ya something... I am 60 years old and once upon a time I used to teach history in middle school. If I lived in New York and was still teaching I would be getting you into my classroom pronto!!!! Girl, you should have been a teacher. You are incredible at getting info across to others. You bring it to life and present it in ways that make ya want too learn more. That is the mark of a true teacher... a good teacher. Loved this episode it was fantastic!
She would make learning history in school fun!!!
Thank you so much!! Such a nice compliment 😊❤️🙏
I was young and native in my early 20s when Mark Kilroy was murdered. The horrific details of what happened to Mark gave me nightmares. This case has stayed with me even after all these years. It changed the way I looked at the world. It was the first time I realized Satanism existed. The shock and horror knowing what these evil depraved people did to Mark and others for power and money. I remember the interviews of his family. My heart broke 💔 for his parents. I didn't know his dad wrote a book. Thank you for letting us know. 🙏
Wasn’t Adolfo Constanzo a serial killer?
I swear you just cannot be beat, your content and ability to educate us while at the same time telling us a story about real people who have had crime affect their lives. You keep me intrigued.. thanks Steph, love you big!!
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
❤❤❤❤❤Hang in there Stephanie. I promise you it does get better. It feels like you are drowning in an ocean probably, but hang in there. Been through my husband dying when my 4 kids were all under 13. Sending you lots of love. Give grace to yourself the most is the best advice I can give you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much, this means a lot.
My name is Krista. My heartfelt condolences to you .❤
So sorry for your loss! May God bless you and heal your pain.
Sorry for your loss, Stephanie ❤
My dad died when we were 13, 12, and 7. My mom had a very tough time but prospered through her tenacity.
i love the nostalgic "are you afraid of the dark" earrings
Thank you! I love them!
Omg I wish I would of noticed that's what they were ❤❤❤I love that
My favorite show when I was younger
@@StephanieHarloweWhere did you get them?! I’m assuming Etsy, but if you got them from a follower, I’d love to support them specifically.
I lovvvved that show and now I have my kids hooked too ❤❤❤
Showing up for our girl with a like and a comment. 😉
I live an hour away from South Padre Island! We go fishing and camping here multiple times a year. It’s beautiful and We love it!!! Mark Kilroy’s story made a huge impact on my parents… and how they raised me because of it!
Yeah, and she included a whole bunch of the history of Port Aransas??? She doesn’t know that North and South Padre Islands are almost 200 miles apart.
I was being recruited for a job in Harlingen. I knew it was a border town & had kind of a sketchy reputation but I’d never been to that part of TX so I figured what the hell. I go down, interview for a couple hours, and then a couple managers from the company drove me to South Padre & we spent most of the day there. I didn’t take the job because it was pretty obvious I needed to speak Spanish to be able to work in Harlingen. South Padre was beautiful though. I remember being on those wood walkways, the palm trees, the sand, the ocean air…being from north Alabama, Padre is the only reason I even thought about taking that job. But it’s an hour away from Harlingen too so 🤷♀️
An hour away from SPI as well, Weslaco Tx here. 😊
Harlingen resident here!!! ❤ So glad this story finally made it's way back out again. I was 11 when this happened. During this time in the rgv satanic cults were huge. We lived on a dead end road by fields and one day my lef tthe car windows open and found a kittens head on the floorboard of her car. Very scary times.
As someone who lives in Brownsville (right on the border with Matamoros) I really appreciate someone finally talking about this case!! It's such a tragic story people still talk about here yet never seen it discussed on true crime RUclips. Thanks for covering it Stephanie!! (Also, South Padre really is a lovely beach, it's 20 mins away from me and I go as often as I can.)
My husband is from matamoros and we sometimes go to South parade. This case has always creeped me out and the reason why I won’t cross the border by ourselves from Brownsville
I live in Harlingen and I remember this horrific case. Everyone was afraid to go to Mexico for a long time.
I live in Brownsville was born in Harlingen Texas I don't go to South Padre Island that much anymore but the beach is nice. I think everyone knows about this case from here. I cross to Matamoros sometimes but not that much anymore because last February when I crossed back the customs officers detained me for 45 minutes at the gateway bridge accusing me of drug smuggling, of course they had to let me cross because I have nothing to do with that. The only problems I've ever had in Matamoros is from the policia transito when they pull me over for a minor or imagined traffic infraction then they attempt to extort me for money, other than that, I love Mexico and living on the border and having the ability to go get good food on the other side of the wall.
I've found my people. Puro pinshi 956
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Hi! Been here from the switchover from makeup to true crime and watched you soar. I hope you are doing as well as you possibly could be and know you’re appreciated tremendously. Take care Stephanie.
Thank you so much for being here!
So ready for part 2! I an a Texan, went to college here and went on Spring Break to Texas beaches. This man's story was always a cautionary tale to convince us college kids NOT to go over the border for Spring Break shenanigans. We went anyways. It was fun, and a little nerve-wracking.
I went to college in San Marcos, Texas, and from Corpus Christi. I couldn't tell my mom if I crossed the border because of the news she read and then the Mark Kilroy case. I love Padre from Port A to South Padre. Never went to Matamoras.
Thank you for still showing up for us during such a difficult time. Sending lots of love and support to you and your family 💜🩷❤️
I'm soooooo happy to see you back! Wishing you positive vibes and peace.
Thanks, I needed that!
Dear Stephanie,
I pulled up so fast when I got the 🔔 lol
I really truly hope you and your kids are doing okay.
It's fantastic to have you back, but your well-being will always be more important to us ❤
The Harlowe Hoard, Harlowes Hooligans, something-something clever.
Ditto!!
Same
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Stephanie I look forward to Harloween every year. You are an amazing researcher, an amazing storyteller, and you have a pleasant voice! I know this past year hasn't been easy but thank you for staying with us❤
So glad to see you back and educating us on mysteries and oddities!! You and the kids are in my prayers!❤
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I really hope you know how much we love and care about you, steph! Thank you for coming back.
This video is another level, your story-telling abilities, the depth you go into in order to deliver such high quality content is just insane. you’re truly iconic Stephanie 👑I’ve watched all of your videos and most of them more than once. Keep it up!!
Thank you so much! Part 2 coming soon!
This is my first time commenting but I just wanted to say that you are so strong for continuing to post and produce content while you and your family are experiencing what yall are going through. My deepest condolences to you and your family and thanks for being my favourite true crime RUclipsr.
Love from Trinidad and Tobago🇹🇹 💜
This sounds a lot like my brother who went missing in Cozumel Mexico on 1/12/2019. We also had a scam caller who demanded ransom and made terrible threats. Having a missing brother in Mexico has been so difficult to navigate. His name is Blake Mitchell
Have you had any news about him?
@ no he is still missing, cold case
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stephanie, you are my favorite story teller. i would love if you did more historical videos or even a whole series!
I’m so so glad to hear you. I want you to know that while there is nothing anyone can say to make things alright, it will get better. I was widowed at 34. My husband was 39. He left me with two daughters, age 14 and 12. My husband had substance abuse issues, too. I loved him very much, but I know how hard it is to live with that. It’s been over twenty years for me, and my daughters are both in their 30s. Sometimes it was hard, but we made it through, and you and your kids will, too! Hang in there!
Thank you. It's so kind of you to share your story. ❤️
My parents and I were at South Padre during all of this and was handed a flyer from his parents. I held on to it for the longest time. 😢
I can only imagine what you and your family are going through. Just know you're loved by the community. So glad to have you back.
I understand what you mean by a long month. I have had a long 3 months. my husband passed back in July, 2 weeks before he turned 46. I have learned that the pain dulls a little, I cry at any and all things, but even though he's gone he's forever in my heart and the heart of my kids. keep your head up, I have been told that it gets better. sending you lots of love as I know what you are going through.
God, I’m so sorry for your loss.
You are loved
Im Mexican American and learned so much today thank you for making this video. Ive been to sinaloa , mexico went to the beach there we stayed in a resort , but one time we went out to the club never going there again the locals are rude and scary . Im from Chicago i dont scare easily , but those people are people you dont stand up to. Can't wait for the next episode and i'm so happy you're going to post more Harloween videos! Missed you so much hope you and your family are doing good. God bless you always!
Thanks!
Happy Harloween!!! Missed you Stephanie!
You truly are the best at what you do, thank you for all the hard work, I hope you are getting some rest and peace
My children were 8 and 5 when my husband exited the same way after Hurricane Katrina. I found a group of S.O.S Survivors of Suic***. It is for those left behind. In 2005 they did not have many resources for young widows with children who were in the same situation. It is a club no one asks to join. All I can say is One Day, One Moment , One breath at a time. You will get through and your children will as well.
I love it when you go into all the historical stuff
YAAAASSS! ❤❤❤
Me too. ❤
Omg! I’m from the Rio grande valley! Thank you for covering this!! I will share with my entire family! People here still talk about this.
I lived in Santa Fe for 11 years (30 mins from me now). It was a tiny, southern, safe town with 1 redlight. ZERO franchises. This stuck us SO HARD. Both stories.
Your videos, the research, the storytelling, the production quality, and the dedication…unmatched! Thank you!!! Loved it!
Holy moly Stephanie 🤯 I watch a lot of true crime, and I can say with absolute certainty that you are 100% the best creator out there. You are so detailed, you go into the history in such depth, you are so intelligent and able to recite your research is the most well thought out and elegant way. I was literally listening to you talk and was actively realizing that I was so invested, entertained, and beyond impressed.
I learn so much from your videos and find myself so interested in things I usually wouldn’t take interest in.
Thank you for what you do ❤️❤️
I think of you and your family everyday.. sometimes there’s no words. Grief has no words just the strongest emotions you’ll ever experience in life and I’m so sorry that your family are feeling this. I hope for peace for you guys ❤
Stephanie I’m so glad to see and hear your voice. A day before Halloween. Can’t wait to listen❤
I’d just like to say….. his friends are treasures, and we’d all be lucky to have friends like his. The story of their determination, and dedication to eachother gave me chills.
We are all so glad to have you back! Most of us will never be able to understand what you and your children are going through but I hope you know that THOUSANDS of people are thinking of you all and praying for you. Welcome back Stephanie.
I see that and I’m so appreciative of it ❤️🥹
WELCOME BACK STEPHANIE‼️‼️‼️
My dad was there the week it happened. He was also a spring breaker, initially in South Padre Island but went to Matamoros. Crazy to think it could’ve been him.
Been thinking about you a lot Steph! Sending all the love and healing to you and your kids. You’re such an incredibly strong woman. It’s so good to see you back on my screen 💖
30:21 it took me this long to realize i had heard this case before, because the foundation you laid was so comprehensive it was like listening to a brand new case
Oh dear Stephanie you have no idea how much I enjoyed your story telling of the Mexican independence, even many Mexicans don’t go this deep. You’re awesome
Stephanie, you could be a world history teacher, I was entranced listening about history of Mexico, much love to all!
Thank you!!
For some reason Stephanie's Harloween videos are always the creepiest of most of the spooky content I consume on Halloween every year. I won't watch them at night so I don't have nightmares and that's a compliment. 🎃🖤🧡
Awww thank you!! 😍
This is why I've stuck around for the last five years. The context you give is so valuable. You've been in my thoughts lately! Wishing you well during these hard times
Stephanie I’ve been wanting for 2 years thank you ! I hope you’re and your family are feeling better, You’re in my prayers!
I'm from the valley and this story was always told to us in bits and pieces..thank you for all your efforts in creating such an informative video. ❤
My thoughts continue to be with you as you navigate this season of grief Stephanie. Lean in to the wonderful and many levels of support around you 🙏🏼 and look after yourself and your precious children.
Native Texan here 👋🏼 I’m 42 years old and feel qualified to speak in a few things here.
One of my grandmas is from Monterrey Mexico and lives in Corpus. She no longer visits her family there due to cartel violence. She hasn’t gone since the 90s.
I once went to the very same place in spring break. It was not safe and that was in 2000. It’s much worse now, and I have to thank God nothing happened to me or my friends.
The beaches here ain’t all that. Personally I found the beaches in California preferable. Not the people though.
Stephanie, I was so happy to see my notification for your video.
During what is likely the most difficult time in your life, I wish you and your babies the absolute best. Praying for your family and your peace.
Yeess! Definitely missed you but truly hope you took enough time for you and your family! ❤❤❤
I KNOW:( ITS SAD BC SOMETIMES FINANCIALLY ONE CAN’T. HAPPENED TO MY FAMILY RECENTLY… ITS AWFUL BC IT HAPPENS TO SO MANY:( YOU’RE FORCED TO GO BACK BC OF FINANCES… HOPEFULLY GETTING BACK INTO WORK WILL HELP THE MIND AS WELL❤
I was in high school in Texas when this happened. The state went through some bizarre changes because of this case. School rules changed dramatically. (Pasadena ISD, for reference)
1. You could no longer wear peace symbols (it was supposedly an upside down cross with the arms broken downwards for satan).
2. You could no longer wear band shirts, especially bands like Metallica or Ozzy Osborne. Again, satan. I had just gotten back from a trip to the state Alabama. I had a shirt from the university. I got called out by a teacher thinking it was the country music band Alabama. So it was across the board.
3. You could no longer wear outfits of solid colors, such as all black, all white, etc. Again, satan.
4. Any sort of jewelry that was more of the goth styles or "witchy" like pentagrams, crosses (except a single proper upwards cross necklace).
5. Only "natural" colors of hair. Like Stephanie's color wouldnt be permitted.
6. Only certain hair styles and the guys had very specific lengths and sideburn lengths. No more mohawks, liberty spikes, etc. This amused me greatly because at the same time we had the HUGE hair styles "higher the hair the closer to g-d" generation.
I'm sure there were others, but those are the ones I remember. The school dress codes have gotten even stricter since then.
I went to jr and high school in Alvin in the 90s and this was definitely still the rules!! I was regularly ‘reported’ to local churches as a ‘devil worshiper’ 🙄 A decade later (in the early 2000s) my husband had just graduated from the police academy and was being interviewed by one of the local sheriff offices. During the interview they asked if he was a ‘devil worshiper’ 🤣 Apparently while looking into his background, someone mentioned he was married to me. He did NOT get hired.
This is a fascinating corner of sociology/psychology. When people feel threatened by something they can't understand, they have a reflex aversion to anything that LOOKS like it, and fear of pollution, and belief that they can be safe by looking safe... it's so achingly human.
That EXACTLY where the peace sign came from. The "hippy" who designed it was an Occultist. They didn't just pull that out of there butt lol.
@kelliintexas3575 This is complete and utter nonsense. Religious nutters will turn anything good into some „occultist“ omen. This mindset is similarly dangerous to the „beliefs“ that got Mark killed, imo. Do folks in Texas hunt witches too? 🙈 The peace sign is a combination of the two international semaphore letters n and d for „nuclear disarmament“! It’s a symbol of peace and pacifism and I have an idea why it would be abolished in Texan schools 🙄🙄🙄
Harloween Videos!!! This is better than Christmas!!! And it has multiple parts!? Thank you Stephanie, you spoil us!! I really hope you and your kids are doing alright ❤🩹We are all here for you girl!
Thank you Stephanie, your storytelling skills are unsurpassed. 😊
You are too kind!
welcome back Stephanie, I miss your stories and your voice. God bless!
Glad to see your face pop up. If you feel like you are being swallowed by pain , just keep swimming, just keep swimming and know you are the bright spot in others darkest days. I know words hold such little meaning when you feel life kicking you in the teeth and there is no word in any language that can help transfer pain and grief to others to share but the human spirit is the strongest force on earth and thats not even counting the power of a momma, you are in my prayers and im cheering for you.
What happened? I was wondering why no video for a month.
You were missed! It's Harloween season!
You’ve been one of my comfort creators for years. Myself and I’m sure many others hope you are receiving the same comfort in this time you have provided us. Thinking of you and your family. ❤
Right?!?!? No one does it like Stephanie--love you, lady! Be good to yourself❤.
It’s so great to see your beautiful face back! We’ve missed you but know you needed to take care of yourself and your sweet family! Know you have all of us behind you supporting you! Much love and thank you for another comprehensive and informative case!💕💕
It’s so nice to see you Stephanie. I hope you are healing and finding peace. We are all here to support you. ❤
You can keep your candy kids bc this is the real treat! Happy Harloween all 🎃 Stephanie thank you for showing up for us despite what you’re going through 🤗
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Stephanie was my very 1st true crime channel when i went to rehab 6 years ago & got sucked in, when i got home its literally all I watched to get through the early days of recovery. Fast forward 2024 got my CADC & Work in rehab/mental health center. Ty Stephanie❤
Thankyou thankyou thankyou Stephanie for being back, I am so happy and glad you're back, life will be less boring now. Love you❤
halloween would NOT be the same without you. spent the last 4 or 5 years watching the harloween series on this day & it never gets old! thank you for your words & your advocacy that you put out so gracefully while having a life behind closed doors 🫶🏼
I remember listening to this case on the podcast casefile, I was truly shocked by every turn it took! I hope you and your family are doing okay, Stephanie xx
Another great in depth investigation. Thank you for all your hard work . Cheers Stephanie.
Let's help our girl, Stephanie, reach one million subs before the year ends. Let's go, team. 🙌🏽❤️
Yees, let's make her more rich 😂
Glad you're back Steph. Hope you and the kids are doing the best you can be.
I don't know if you realize how much of an impact you have on your viewers. I prayed for you and your children every day that you were gone. My life felt different without your voice. I am so impressed and overwhelmed that you thought of us and did Harloween amidst everything you were experiencing. All of us who love you missed you and were happy to not expect you to do this during this difficult time. We were only concerned for you. May God continue to bless you❤🙏♥️🙏♥️
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Stephanie!! Thank you for still uploading the videos you have made for us!! We are all with you and we appreciate everything you do ❤
I have heard this case many times, but you have never heard a case until Stephanie Harlowe tells it! You go sooo in depth, and even if I have heard a case a thousand times I always learn something new from your telling of it. You are my favorite youtuber❤ Keep up the great work!
Great to see you back, Stephanie.
Thanks for feeding the fans, Stephanie. I hope all is well. Happy Harloween!
I’m always so excited when you release a new video! I’m sure it’s not easy, and thank you for powering through such difficult times to still release your amazing content. Hoping you and your children are hanging in there.
Omg literally uploaded the second I opened my app. So excited! Happy Harloween! I hope you’re doing as well as you can be ❤️❤️
Lord you missed your calling as a history teacher. You make it sound like you're just spilling the tea and I love it.
Oooohhh a Harloween deep dive on a case that I have never even heard about! 🎉you're the best, Steph, thank you!!! You and your family and loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers ❤❤❤
Let me know what you think!
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@StephanieHarlowe you have an amazing way of getting so much informative history and backstory, and tie it in, with a great cliffhanger... we love you Steph! ❤❤
Sending so many positive vibes your way! Thank you for continuing to put in all of this hard work to give us amazing content.
My friends and i were 19 and in south padre and matamoros at the same time. It was the place to be. We had such a fun memorable time.
I lived in Brownsville, texas, my entire life. When I was younger, my family and I would go to matamoros on the weekends to go visit family, eat, and go to the dentist since it’s cheaper there. Once I got older and learned about this case, it was so haunting seeing the restaurant and being near the area where he was taken. I hope his soul is at peace.
You are phenomenal! Your story telling, coupled with a lesson in history is captivating! Truly! Thank you for sharing your gift❤🔥
Stephanie, I'm glad you're feeling up to this. Love and best wishes.
I love a little less than an hour away from south Padre island (we’re actually going this weekend too). Mark Kilroy is still a well known name around here and many people still remember how hard it was when his death hit the community. My parents never let me go to the island during spring break because of it
Im so glad you're back, you have been weighing heavily on my mind. I've been sending all my positive vibes out to you and your kiddos. Hoping you are ok!
I KNOW that I have said this before more than once, but by golly, I just cannot fathom HOW YOU do EVERYTHING that you do?!?! Are you a speed reader? Seriously?! Between being a Mom (which IS a 24/7 job) you’re an actress (I don’t even know how many hours or days that takes!) 2 shows that requires research & fact checking (again have NO idea how many hours &/or days that takes up!) putting it all into order & so you can present it (?? hours &/or days) & you read 2 books?! Sincerely, Thank You for all you do to help the families of the victims & educate the rest of us! + I almost forgot- Criminal Coffee too!
She is truly amazing!!! I couldn't do it.
@ I agree! I reread what I wrote & I had to take a nap! It wore me out! 😂😂& she is WAY more thorough than the documentaries that I’ve seen on TV! & she also educates us on keeping ourselves safe!
Welcome back Stephanie & good to see you making your awesome videos again. Bless!!
Welcome back, we missed you. Take care ❤
It is so good to see you again Stephanie… prayers and hugs for you and your children. Life can be confusing and hard sometimes, but there are a lot of us sending you prayers and/or good thoughts to you and your children…
Glad to see you back missed your voice (:
We missed you Miss Stephanie and I am happy to see you back. Always sending healing and light yours and the kids way ❤
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Yaaaay! Evening Stephanie, hope you and yours are doing ok. Sending love from the UK❤
So glad to have your videos back! My heart still goes out to you and your family.
It's good to see you! ❤