(Un)fun fact: Christie Downs, the first child who was shot by her mother, now has a daughter who was named Cheryl in honor of her late deceased sister.
I went to middle school with Danny. I remember seeing him in a wheelchair and thinking that his own mom did that to him and feeding sad for him. But when I would talk to him he was a happy person and I believe he was raised by a good family after this happened.
@@SirHumphrey498 I just wish violent men would leave women (girls) alone, what have women done that they deserve the amount of violence and murder against females? I'm not in any way sticking up for her she is evil.
@@SirHumphrey498 Was that meant as some form of sarcasm? Or did you miss the part where she also shot her 7 year old daughter, Cheryl, who died from her wounds? Or do girls "deserve" to be shot but boys don't?
@Bars for Biden Because of her stupidity and madness, she'll remain in prison for the rest of her life, because she is actually dangerous and, were she to be free, she would kill again...
She had such a remarkably unpleasant personality. Her face was oozing contempt and hatred and narcissism, and she clearly loved the attention. Ugh! Thank you for this.
Nothing is in the head!!! the words of my dear relative as she weeped when hubby walked away to a young chick leaving her with the 4 kids.😥😥😥😥.Nothing is in Diane's head.She is totally off!!!!!!!
@@melmen2379 No, she'll still be smiling. She's a sociopath...she's literally incapable of feeling anything. I guarantee she is the same to this very day.
That interview of her reenacting her “carjacking” made me angry. The fact that she said she’s “unlucky” because she couldn’t tie her shoe is disgusting. Hopefully she never gets out.
It's the willful breeding that pisses me off. Doing horrible things is one thing, but BRINGING life into this mess and then doing horrible things to said life is uniquely terrible.
@@connynielson8686 why is it not believable? I remember a true crime case where the reporter ended up adopting the child whose family was involved - good people exist an we should raise their good deeds up when we can :)
"You can't replace children but you can replace the affection they give you" Spoken like someone who doesn't give a single damn about her kids. I wouldn't say that about my dog, I can't imagine saying that about my kids.
@@Rachel_Ryder That statement is as clear as it can get instant it. The funniest part is because she's a narcissist she had no idea how insane that sounds
Her: "Everyone says you're sure lucky, well I dont feel lucky" Me: shes about to pretend that her child dying was the worst thing that happened to her Her: "I couldn't tie my shoes for about a month" ...wow, at least fake it lady.
I know all her interviews are just me me me not anything about her kids. She is a selfish person. I sure hope she never gets out. Her kids should never have to be subjected to that.
She's a psychopath (imo) and couldn't quite work out how to fake what a normal, feeling, human being would say. I think it's true of psychopaths that they simply don't feel empathy like we do, some are good at faking it and some not so much.
@@evieblessed It's fascinating for some reason. They seem to fill the gap where empathy and normal human emotions reside for some immediate crazy self centered shit.
If my kid died, I would never be able to sit down and give a soft spoken interview, smiling. My life would’ve been ruined and I would be a mess. That’s how real, non-narcissistic mothers would react. In other words: the complete opposite of how Diane Downs emote and function.
I'm 49 and I brought up the fact my sister and I were mentally and physically abused by my mother and father to my mother and at the age of 73 still no accountability by my mother
@@chad8813 Obviously not, since these “monster moms” like Diane Downs probably think that they are kickass on mimicking how loving mothers act and behave.
She is a monster. The prison she escaped from was about 3 miles from where I lived. She loved being interviewed so we saw a lot of her on the news. What a piece of work. Ann Rule's book will shock you and tear your heart out. Christie's courage is unforgettable.
The description of what police found when they went to the townhouse she and the children called home is very telling of the kind of mother she really was. And that unicorn statue with the date inscribed--signifying the date the kids were supposed to die a week earlier than they did. No clothes, no furniture, no pots and pans, no food. She'll swear she was a devoted mother.
@@RequisiteZero did you watch the video. He calls out their lies constantly in each video. You must be one of Diane's ex lovers who has come to defend her
the entire Oprah/AnneRule/ DD interview is 1 of my favorite things on RUclips. Obviously the overall situation is horrific and I don't mean to take away from that or make light of it in any way when I say this: diane is a real piece of work. I had to laugh (+cringe) so many times during that Oprah interview bc DD clearly was not fond of Anne + she could not control her reactions/remarks any time she heard OR *THOUGHT* SHE HEARD Anne's voice...in front of Oprah and the whole audience (+ eventually any/everyone watching it) she made herself look ridiculous and only confirmed our thoughts about her. Sorry excuse for a human + I'm glad justice continues to be served
@@TBlack-dz5bo he will always be My number one I can remember listening to him whilst my girlfriend and I tanned on my roof in the 80s some good times with Prince playing in the back ground! So wish he was still alive making more music 🎶 😪
Ann Jeagar, the interviewer, had to stop while Diane was talking about her kid's blood so she could vomit, then returned to talk to this sack of baby-killing psycho😢
Yes, my daughter's mother is Queen narcissist. Its disturbing. She can't see my child anymore and got the other 2 taken because she can't put the molly down
It is surprising how many women say they had a baby to help them make their life better and how many men think that's a legitimate reason. People are idiots and aholes.
Diane’s interviews gives me the creeps. Especially how she talks about children being so easily conceived... or when she says I wouldn’t call myself lucky.. my arm really hurts... I can’t even tie my shoe. While your baby lies in a hospital bed.
Weird isn't it? I feel the same. The Chris Watts and Chris Coleman cases fascinate me. They're horrifying too, but I watch the programmes about them to try and understand. But sadly, I don't think I ever will.
Good video. Diane Downs is one of the scariest-looking people I’ve seen - those cold, dead eyes. I read Ann Rule’s book, and also saw the TV movie. It was an appalling crime and I hope that woman never gets parole.
@@verabolton What!!!! She looks nothing like princess Diana princess Diana was beautiful & a loving mother unlike Diane downs no comparison!! 🤦♀️🤦♀️😱👎
@@beljw8749 I'm talking about their LOOK. Yes, I think they look very much alike. The same eyes, the same tilt of their head, even their hairstyle look similar.
I find it darkly funny that the people who do these kinds of things have a very high self opinion, especially with regard to their intelligence, yet they're never quite as clever as they think they are.
@@ThatSockmonkey it's the popular buzzword everyone loves to overuse these days. It was less they thought you hadn't actually heard of the term, and more that they wanted to show they know it. Just my opinion
And it's rare to hear the anger in your voice how she was saying that she couldn't even tie her shoe. I love how you care about these people and don't just treat it like a means for cash.
This is the comment I was looking for. I have yet to watch it, but I just knew that this would be worth the watch because he would include things that so many others that covered this story would not, and I was right. This is my favorite channel, can’t wait to watch
God she can talk. She reminds me of Jodi Arias in this respect. If only they weren't murdering feckers, their talents could have been put to better use ! They could probably sell ice to thee Eskimos.
"You cant replace children but you can replace the feeling they give you." ☹😳 those poor children. All the physical and mental trauma they endure constantly because of their "mother "
@@jollyrancher9016 Yes exactly. My mother is that way, and NPD. She was unable to conceive because my dad had testicular cancer in his 20s, so she adopted my brother, then myself, and has adopted several children, including the children of family members after she filed false claims of abuse. But as soon as they're older than about 4, she stops caring about them and actively hates them as they become independent. She's obsessed with babies though. Maternal narcissism is a crazy thing to witness.
I love the fact you did this case ! It’s one of the craziest sinister cases in my opinion but for some reason there are near to no videos on Diane Downs and she really is crazy
Love your channel! You are so easy to understand and explain things so thorough! Thanks for your time you put in to each story. Soothing voice is a plus! ♥️
I actually just read the book titled "Small Sacrifices" by Ann Rule a few months ago that details this case and provides great insight regarding Diane and her history. It's a fantastic book and really gives the reader an in-depth look into just how narcissistic and just plain nuts Diane really is. I highly recommend the book to those interested in this case!
YES! LOVE THIS BOOK!!! I read it over 20 years ago and then, after I was done, found out that there had been a made for TV movie with the same title based on the book starring Mia Farrow and it was pretty spot on with the book. I was pleasantly surprised!
@@kevico2 christ i did say mia farrow didnt I? 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ Thank you! That's who I meant. I kept visualizing her on the poster in Saturday night fever. I don't know why Mia Farrow came out instead of Farrah fawcett... Maybe the 'fair' sound in their names? Or im a moron. Or both. LOL
The eyes are the window to the soul. This woman has no soul. She’s a lunatic.I learned a few new things watching this. Great job. Keep up the good work.
Diane: You've never interviewed me even once! Anne: I'm sure you remember how I went to jail and interviewed you that one time... Diane: That was only 20 minutes!!
This man is my favorite creator I swear he is top notch in this genre! His research from the last video broke details everyone for years had been reporting wrong I was absolutely blown away at his work! Nice ink too dude your baby blocks forearm piece is sick!
@@knightlife22 I’m curious about what you mean about the Kendrick Johnson case? What was it that he mislead about and what things are being left out that your talking about? Honestly wanna hear
@@knightlife22 yeah I get what your saying and didn’t know any of the you spoke about. I wonder if he didn’t know as much or maybe he didn’t find the extra evidence you found out, not making an excuse for him just trying to see it from all possible angles. In my opinion someone attacked and killed KJ from what I’ve seen hopefully if he did get murdered they can get the proof and everything they need to expose everyone involved in the case. I have strong feelings towards this case cause I have friends who were killed by someone and the case got looked past because the person who did it has family in the police force and they kind of follow the good ole boys system down here in southern Maryland, they hate everyone who isn’t home grown if your from the city like DC or a different county you get treated like trash by the police down here just my experience though
@@knightlife22 yeah I don’t think it’s unreasonable at all you have valid points you made and taught me things about the case I never knew of. I’ve never really followed or looked to far into KJ case only heard of it maybe once outside of seeing it on here but knowing what I know now it makes me see why you feel the way you do and I support your view on it honestly
my friend used to live in her old house, 10 years or so after. "bullshit" i said. he proceeded to go to his desk and pull out a piece of junk mail, addressed to her, at his address. " i still get her junk mail."
Over a MAN? When my husband dumped me in 2003, the nurse at the ER said "Ain't no use to be worried 'bout a man. Men are like buses. As soon as one leaves, another will come along soon enough." She says her mom told her that.
I've noticed how apt the name of this show is to the cases you cover. Most often the killers aren't just monsters because of the thing that gets them convicted or caught. They have a history of atrocious behaviours and the way you present their stories adds much needed context. Too often the media will be like 'one day she just snapped' but there's a lot more background that's missing. The fact that she got pregnant just because is so telling.
I'm at my desk dying laughing at "WTF ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT DIANE??!" 🤣🤣 like these videos are so serious but the way that he blatantly just blurts out what you're thinking is absolutely classic!
Love the background research done on this monster. I've seen many documentaries on this case and very few did such a detailed analysis of her before committing her horrific crime
she rolls her eyes in sarcastic annoyance when she says "cheryl" the one that didn't make it....16:44 she does it again here..its her sarcastic look (baseline) 20:18
Diane Downs provides a perfect example of “duping delight” during her interviews. This lady is so callous & unfeeling she CREEPS ME OUT- not one tear- not one show of emotion over her dead & suffering children- it’s not human. 😱😱😱😱😱
You just describe psychopatic disorder. She have big difficulties in her defense, cuz she NO IDEA how normal human must feel in situations, and what reactions she must fake and when, and how long or strong. She develop some adaptation to interact people, but its just not enough to fake true feelengs of normies.
“Kids are so easily replaceable. If some thing happens; have another one.” Holy shit…human children aren’t pets like cats and dogs. Even then you treat them with more dignity then this woman did with her kids. What a sociopath.
@@floramiller1133 No, but that doesn't mean she's ever going to admit the truth. She's gone off the rails and probably believes her own crap now. Like Goldie Hawn in Housesitter 🤣
I want to see Dianne and Casey Anthony sit down for a coffee together. Would be like watching the human version of a couple of A.I bots talk to each other 😂
The Horror. Today, Diane would've been rolling in dough, partners, children and been a celebrity...bet that resonates when she watches todays reality tv. Ain't that a bitch ☠️
I’ve followed her story for a long time. I was a huge Ann Rule fan and I live in Oregon close to where this happened. I actually use to live in Springfield at one time (where this happened). I use to think Diane was stupid because it’s so insanely obvious she did this and only a moron would talk to much and be oblivious that she’s not convincing ANYONE. It took me awhile to see that she actually isn’t stupid. She’s incredibly naive (or at least the time of the murder) and isn’t very good at understanding other people and lots of common sense. I’ll never forget that 20/20 interview of Diane describing to a reporter in detail of watching Cheryl die right in front of her. Diane goes into details of her daughter coughing up blood, dying. Then Diane says (with zero expression or being upset) “it was so awful” but then she gives a long pause and gives a creepy smile/laugh after saying all that. Nobody on the planet would believe her after seeing that. Nobody. I’m kinda surprised you didn’t show that clip actually.
During her police interview when she said I know who it is but I'm not going to tell. All I could think was she is used to manipulating her way either because the other party believes her or just agreed to shut her up. The detective was not buying her story and hammering her pretty good...saying I known who it was and telling you is like sticking your tongue out with your fingers in your ears done when you're backed into a corner with no options. .
I worked in various jails in the South, and I have met people like her - charming, funny, totally self - involved, manipulative, psychopathic, devoid of any human empathy. And I see these same qualities in sales people, politicians, and increasingly in young people.
I have worked for and with about seven sociopathic women. In every case, they were willing to sleep with much older married men to seize as much petty power over others as possible. All used their bodies to get promoted. Diane Downs would loathe them as much as they would loathe her.
Diane Downs ALSO claimed that she was driving when the Duran Duran song "Hungry Like The Wolf" came on, and she was singing when this "bushy haired man" suddenly popped up in front of her car. The prosecution actually played the song during her trial, and she was seen dancing in her seat, and shaking her legs with the beat. Let me tell you this: Duran Duran was asked about this, and they REFUSED to acknowledge it. They didn't want their song to be associated with a child killer. As a Duranie, I don't blame them.
I think I would be a little traumatized if that song was playing in the back ground of my children and I getting shot and one passes away. I would be crying in the court room, 😔 not dancing and kicking to the beat. She didn't shed Not one tear for her babies!! Can't believe it,,,,,,,,,😢😢
Since RUclips has become a place where you can find absolutely awesome stuff on every single topic in the universe, I use television only to watch Netflix and Prime Video (for films and series: documentaries too are hugely better on RUclips)
I really love your channel. The commentary is really great and sets your channel apart from the other crim documentary channels I've watched. The other thing I love is that at the end of each one of your videos you list helplines and how to be safe while getting help. This is SO great.
You are so awesome. Your voice, cadence, story telling, selected images....everything! I love your channel. Thank you for sharing your hard work with the world!
While I have no personal need for it, I really appreciate that you continually include info on the domestic abuse hotline and website at the end of your videos. Thank you for that 💚
I've known this case for years. Farrah Fawcett did a great job playing her in a made for TV movie. That was ages ago. I always love hearing Monsters take on any case though. Love this channel ❤
I'm really into this case it just baffles me how she could be so cold any new info on her and this unfortunate case highly interests me because I'm trying really hard to trying to understand why she did any of this and her way of thinking so far I don't understand her
@@LuisReyes92 it could be a number of things my friend. Maybe her fathers abuse lead her to have an obsession to find love that is appropriate from a male. Maybe she is a sociopath due to that abuse or maybe she is a narcissist psychopath compulsive lier.
@@mattymo56 yeah I've thought about those things a bit and I also always ask myself if it's truly someone's fault over the evil they do if they can't help it because they're truly messed up in the head and it's not their fault they have those illnesses or something like that, can you please give me your opinion on that??? Please
@@LuisReyes92 don't mind at all. I do have a Bachelors of arts majored in Psychology and a Bachelors of Social Work so I don't have some book knowledge on this stuff. I think people who are truly psychotic cannot help it. For Diane, she knows right from wrong. Sure she had a fucked up childhood but she knows first hand the pain a parent / person can cause. You have a choice to do bad or good. I beleive that Diane is a narcissistic sociopath meaning she became THIS Diane due to trauma but she chose to make those actions. I don't think she feels emotions except towards herself. She would be the prefect CEO because she would lie and cut people just to get to the top. Another unfortunate thing is that there wasn't anyone to stop her. For example my parents both grew up in abusive households. I got in trouble at age 2 and my father was going to beat me...my mom thankful stopped him and said " we promised not to do the same thing to our child". If I didn't have a strong mother I'd be a child of abuse. Mom choose to do good. My dad was about to choose bad even thought he knew it would hurt me. It took my mom to remind him . What I'm saying is, people will choose what they want to do despite knowing the consequences. For some people You just hope that someone can intercept them before to stop the evil act.
(Un)fun fact: Christie Downs, the first child who was shot by her mother, now has a daughter who was named Cheryl in honor of her late deceased sister.
Conviction for murdering her 3kids .you're lying
@@vergilito1 It's ONE count of murder and TWO counts of attempted murder. Only a stupid idiot would jump to conclusions without verifying the facts.
@@vergilito1do your research
@@vergilito1Two of the children survived and the prosecuting lawyer adopted them.
I went to middle school with Danny. I remember seeing him in a wheelchair and thinking that his own mom did that to him and feeding sad for him. But when I would talk to him he was a happy person and I believe he was raised by a good family after this happened.
I'm glad to hear that he was doing OK, I often wondered about the 2 survivors - especially Danny
Poor boy, imagine seeing your mother shoot you and your 2 sisters, unbearable.
I just wish violent women would just leave boys and men alone , what I mean by that what has men (boys) ever done to women that deserves this response
@@SirHumphrey498 I just wish violent men would leave women (girls) alone, what have women done that they deserve the amount of violence and murder against females? I'm not in any way sticking up for her she is evil.
@@SirHumphrey498 Was that meant as some form of sarcasm?
Or did you miss the part where she also shot her 7 year old daughter, Cheryl, who died from her wounds? Or do girls "deserve" to be shot but boys don't?
"I didn't try to kill my kids, if I did they'd have died"
great defense Diane
@Ryan Smith 1 because she didn’t think there was a chance
@Ryan Smith 1 what are you on about?
@@Suvraj-ls1kl What are you trying to say? That this POS didn't try to murder her kids? She is a pathetic monster.
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@Bars for Biden Because of her stupidity and madness, she'll remain in prison for the rest of her life, because she is actually dangerous and, were she to be free, she would kill again...
She had such a remarkably unpleasant personality. Her face was oozing contempt and hatred and narcissism, and she clearly loved the attention. Ugh! Thank you for this.
Don't let her out.
Ever.
She has learned nothing.
That fact that she consistently photographed and STILL photographs with a smirk/smile on her face, is next level demented
Word
How can she be smiling knowing what she did to her kids...I'll never know. The woman is a sociopath plain and simple.
Nothing is in the head!!! the words of my dear relative as she weeped when hubby walked away to a young chick leaving her with the 4 kids.😥😥😥😥.Nothing is in Diane's head.She is totally off!!!!!!!
@@melmen2379 like it!!!!😁🇬🇧
@@melmen2379 No, she'll still be smiling. She's a sociopath...she's literally incapable of feeling anything. I guarantee she is the same to this very day.
That interview of her reenacting her “carjacking” made me angry. The fact that she said she’s “unlucky” because she couldn’t tie her shoe is disgusting. Hopefully she never gets out.
You could see total shock and disgust in the face of the woman interviewing her about the shoe comment
She's a malignant narcissist. Loves the attention, can't shut up when a captive audience is in front of them.
It's the willful breeding that pisses me off. Doing horrible things is one thing, but BRINGING life into this mess and then doing horrible things to said life is uniquely terrible.
@@lizc6393 spread that word to all countries that breed non stop and expect us to pay for it.
@@johnnycash1365 examples?
“Wtf are you talking about Dianne?” Is pretty much the perfect summary😂
My favorite part lol
Right 😂😂😂
@@emmadimas1731 same 😂😂😂😂
I'm in tears laughing at my desk with that outburst 🤣
Obscenity----
How wonderful that the Prosecutor and his wife, adopted the two children after this incredibly traumatic event...incredible sense of compassion.
Hnn..not really believable though is it..
Huh???
@@connynielson8686 why is it not believable? I remember a true crime case where the reporter ended up adopting the child whose family was involved - good people exist an we should raise their good deeds up when we can :)
She talked bad about her husband but we all know she was the trash in that dumpster fire. What a terrible terrible human being. 😞
"You can't replace children but you can replace the affection they give you"
Spoken like someone who doesn't give a single damn about her kids. I wouldn't say that about my dog, I can't imagine saying that about my kids.
Whenever she refers to her children it's always about what THEY can give HER.
Spoken like an ACTUAL narcissist. Everyone throws that diagnosis around these days but THIS WOMAN… anyone could see it.
@@Rachel_Ryder That statement is as clear as it can get instant it.
The funniest part is because she's a narcissist she had no idea how insane that sounds
yeah that was an awful thing to say
Wouldn't want to be your dog
Her: "Everyone says you're sure lucky, well I dont feel lucky"
Me: shes about to pretend that her child dying was the worst thing that happened to her
Her: "I couldn't tie my shoes for about a month"
...wow, at least fake it lady.
I know all her interviews are just me me me not anything about her kids. She is a selfish person. I sure hope she never gets out. Her kids should never have to be subjected to that.
It really shows people like that are so far removed from normal human compassion that they find it extremely difficult to even fake it
Just imagine not being able to tie your shoes for a month!
She's a psychopath (imo) and couldn't quite work out how to fake what a normal, feeling, human being would say. I think it's true of psychopaths that they simply don't feel empathy like we do, some are good at faking it and some not so much.
@@evieblessed It's fascinating for some reason. They seem to fill the gap where empathy and normal human emotions reside for some immediate crazy self centered shit.
If my kid died, I would never be able to sit down and give a soft spoken interview, smiling. My life would’ve been ruined and I would be a mess.
That’s how real, non-narcissistic mothers would react. In other words: the complete opposite of how Diane Downs emote and function.
I'm 49 and I brought up the fact my sister and I were mentally and physically abused by my mother and father to my mother and at the age of 73 still no accountability by my mother
@@msjujuz266 I'm sorry for what you and your sis went through. I wish you both peace and happiness. Have a wonderful day dear 🖤🖤
I think that goes without saying really
@@msjujuz266 💗
@@chad8813 Obviously not, since these “monster moms” like Diane Downs probably think that they are kickass on mimicking how loving mothers act and behave.
She is a monster. The prison she escaped from was about 3 miles from where I lived. She loved being interviewed so we saw a lot of her on the news. What a piece of work. Ann Rule's book will shock you and tear your heart out. Christie's courage is unforgettable.
The description of what police found when they went to the townhouse she and the children called home is very telling of the kind of mother she really was. And that unicorn statue with the date inscribed--signifying the date the kids were supposed to die a week earlier than they did. No clothes, no furniture, no pots and pans, no food. She'll swear she was a devoted mother.
Thank you for mentioning the book. I didn't know Ann Rule had written about the Downs case. Another one to add to my list...🎉
“Wtf are you talking about?!?”🤣🤣🤣I felt that!
Even if I have heard the story hundreds of times before, I always learn more from your podcast.
Yes, he does an excellent job!
@@andreaturnquist3345 Of repeating lies murderers tell on the stand as fact, especially if it fits his soy-faced narrative.
His level of detail is quite remarkable.
@@RequisiteZero what are you talking about
@@RequisiteZero did you watch the video. He calls out their lies constantly in each video. You must be one of Diane's ex lovers who has come to defend her
Ah Diane, the queen of dupers delight. It was nice to see Anne Rule wipe the smirk off her face if only for a moment.
the entire Oprah/AnneRule/ DD interview is 1 of my favorite things on RUclips. Obviously the overall situation is horrific and I don't mean to take away from that or make light of it in any way when I say this: diane is a real piece of work. I had to laugh (+cringe) so many times during that Oprah interview bc DD clearly was not fond of Anne + she could not control her reactions/remarks any time she heard OR *THOUGHT* SHE HEARD Anne's voice...in front of Oprah and the whole audience (+ eventually any/everyone watching it) she made herself look ridiculous and only confirmed our thoughts about her. Sorry excuse for a human + I'm glad justice continues to be served
So love your Prince Pic Love him so much 💜
@@britt.any_time I’ve never seen the whole Oprah interview, DD is so cringy, but I’m gonna check it out!
@@ginaperez8139 I love and miss him too💜
@@TBlack-dz5bo he will always be My number one I can remember listening to him whilst my girlfriend and I tanned on my roof in the 80s some good times with Prince playing in the back ground! So wish he was still alive making more music 🎶 😪
I literally said, "What the fuck," aloud, right as you did. There's no other way to respond to Diane's craziness.
“Yeah, she was a good girl, mamas apple pie, the Fourth of July- SHE WAS A HOOKER!!!”
-Norm Macdonald.
@@teo5836 She absolutely was
Oh Thank you so
Literally? No way. I want proof or it was just figurative.
Best narrated line ever..."What the F**k are you taking about Diane?" Love this guy
Diane changed her story so many times who in the world would believe her? Praying that those children now adults are happy and living great lives.
The face on the interviewer while Diane talks about replacing her dead child with a baby and how her children were lucky says it all.
Ann Jeagar, the interviewer, had to stop while Diane was talking about her kid's blood so she could vomit, then returned to talk to this sack of baby-killing psycho😢
This narcissist thing is a whole nother level of twisted and evil.
Yes, my daughter's mother is Queen narcissist. Its disturbing. She can't see my child anymore and got the other 2 taken because she can't put the molly down
Absolutely! There's a seat waiting for her at the right hand of the prince of darkness
@@babylooloosmicrozoo6842 what
@@denzelelysium he's saying she's going to hell.
@@Lone_Star_Outdoors Oh, well he made it sound really fucking metal so I was confused.
The woman is absolutely nuts.
Best comment
They all are..
Way worse
Strange that you can see crazy in people's eyes. It's like the evil has to give itself away
16:00 what the actual F. "I wasnt lucky because I have a scar, MY KIDS WERE LUCKY"
I had heard about this case, but never knew about her backstory
Having kids doesn't make any problems better.
So many women believe that having a baby, will heal a relationship, or cement one, when the opposite is true. Babies are not sticking plasters.
It is surprising how many women say they had a baby to help them make their life better and how many men think that's a legitimate reason. People are idiots and aholes.
Also, it's not a childs' job to save your marriage.
Diane’s interviews gives me the creeps. Especially how she talks about children being so easily conceived... or when she says I wouldn’t call myself lucky.. my arm really hurts... I can’t even tie my shoe. While your baby lies in a hospital bed.
How she rolls her eyes when mentioning the death of her child. So gross
2 kids. Her son was paralyzed. Kristy had a stroke & Cheryl died. Wack job.
Have you ever seen her Oprah interview? OMG it was absolutely cringe-worthy!
@@amandadennis7281 yes she seems oblivious to anything but herself
@@KT27RN if you get a chance watch the whole Oprah interview you can see she’s out there! Has an excuse for everything! Ridiculous woman!!
I guess you could say Steve's modeling career went up in flames
Yes this joke was made in poor taste. I couldn't help it
Loool ur a demon for that😂😂😂
@@maxdiverse it had to be done
😅😅😅😅 What a burn.
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I know it’s said a lot, but you adding information to help people that could potentially be victims is awesome! You do great work!
Coming from someone who is having trouble getting pregnant, this makes me so mad. She didn't deserve those babies.
Been there, done that. Be good to yourself.
Exactly what I was thinking. Why are these mommy monsters so fertile? Just watched the video on Lacey Spears and now this.
Looking into Diane’s eyes is like peering into a blackhole.
I thought the same thing, completely void of any kind of emotion or sparkle of humanity, it's just totally void.
Yep, there's nothing there, she's devoid of a soul and dead inside
Yup.
She looks like Gary Busey after a transition.
@@jollyrancher9016 very good!
This story starts at the 100 speed and just keeps going, its horrifying but somehow fascinating.
Truth is stranger than fiction in true crime.
Weird isn't it? I feel the same. The Chris Watts and Chris Coleman cases fascinate me. They're horrifying too, but I watch the programmes about them to try and understand. But sadly, I don't think I ever will.
"She called her a monster.I agree."There's no better last word
Right!? I was like daaaaamn that was smooth
Some ppl have NO business having kids
Said many times and most factual here
I've seen more recent videos of this sick woman's most recent parole hearing, and she still has no remorse for what she's done.
Good video. Diane Downs is one of the scariest-looking people I’ve seen - those cold, dead eyes. I read Ann Rule’s book, and also saw the TV movie. It was an appalling crime and I hope that woman never gets parole.
Then compare her look to Lady Diana, the late princess of Wales.
@@verabolton What!!!! She looks nothing like princess Diana princess Diana was beautiful & a loving mother unlike Diane downs no comparison!! 🤦♀️🤦♀️😱👎
@@beljw8749 I'm talking about their LOOK.
Yes, I think they look very much alike. The same eyes, the same tilt of their head, even their hairstyle look similar.
@@verabolton The eyes yes but that's it! I honestly wouldn't compare beautiful princess Diana to this monster though!! 🤦♀️🤷♀️
@@beljw8749 Haha, you just said "nothing like" earlier.
Thank you.
I find it darkly funny that the people who do these kinds of things have a very high self opinion, especially with regard to their intelligence, yet they're never quite as clever as they think they are.
Look up narcissism.
So true
@@theresekatie4841 why would you assume that I haven't already?
@@ThatSockmonkey it's the popular buzzword everyone loves to overuse these days. It was less they thought you hadn't actually heard of the term, and more that they wanted to show they know it. Just my opinion
@@rockyevans1584 I was trying to not be tooooo snarky lol. But the comment really put my back up.
And it's rare to hear the anger in your voice how she was saying that she couldn't even tie her shoe. I love how you care about these people and don't just treat it like a means for cash.
Coffeehouse Crime is the same!
Can't say the same about That Chapter.
@@ao1778 well he shows more disgust then anger.
@@ao1778 That Chapter and Coffeehouse are both cringe inducing trash.
@@ao1778 in my humble opinion….
Imagine thinking you could one over on everyone, but especially Ann Rule. Debatably one of the best True Crime writers of a generation
She still denies it ?!? Her daughter saw her ! Survived ! Testified ! This is ludicrous
Narcissist can't accepted that their actions are their fault, not others
I love Monsters!!. I have heard this story so many times, but not this much details. That what I love about your show, so much details. Thanks
I haven’t heard this one yet should be interesting
This is the comment I was looking for. I have yet to watch it, but I just knew that this would be worth the watch because he would include things that so many others that covered this story would not, and I was right. This is my favorite channel, can’t wait to watch
Parole board: tell us about what happened the night of the incident…
Diane: let me tell you about my boyfriend for half an hour.
She was just bragging that she was able to get a guy in the FBI. She's a complete narcissist.
God she can talk. She reminds me of Jodi Arias in this respect. If only they weren't murdering feckers, their talents could have been put to better use ! They could probably sell ice to thee Eskimos.
"You cant replace children but you can replace the feeling they give you." ☹😳 those poor children. All the physical and mental trauma they endure constantly because of their "mother "
"Babies are so easy to conceive. When one dies, just have another" omggmgkfngkdng I shouldn't be amused by that, but I am! It was the delivery!
I’ll never forget Diane Downs as one of the first children killer,as a kid seeing her on the news knowing what she done actually haunted me
There's been a plethora of man child killers. Women are more highlighted in the media because it's less characteristic of women to kill.
“What the f**k are you talking about Dianne?!” I died!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
She's obsessed with getting pregnant but pays no attention to her children
She only sees it as a means for attention.
Maternal narcissism.
@@jollyrancher9016 Yes exactly. My mother is that way, and NPD. She was unable to conceive because my dad had testicular cancer in his 20s, so she adopted my brother, then myself, and has adopted several children, including the children of family members after she filed false claims of abuse. But as soon as they're older than about 4, she stops caring about them and actively hates them as they become independent. She's obsessed with babies though. Maternal narcissism is a crazy thing to witness.
@@ijustrealllylikecats I'm so sorry you had to go through that. 😔
@@ijustrealllylikecats wow this is how my mom is! I never heard of maternal narcissism. This is eye opening for me.
What really shocks me about all of these stories is that most killers aren't psychotic or insane, they're just stupid and selfish. It blows my mind.
Most humans are just selfishly stupid...which makes it even more creepy that theres so many potential killers out there.
Cold heart
Yeah, petty and impulsive, lacking empathy helps I'm sure
Very low iq’s and sometimes very high iq’s
@@Bazzz87 I guess that’s why the American government kills it’s people
I love the fact you did this case ! It’s one of the craziest sinister cases in my opinion but for some reason there are near to no videos on Diane Downs and she really is crazy
Love your channel! You are so easy to understand and explain things so thorough! Thanks for your time you put in to each story. Soothing voice is a plus! ♥️
I actually just read the book titled "Small Sacrifices" by Ann Rule a few months ago that details this case and provides great insight regarding Diane and her history. It's a fantastic book and really gives the reader an in-depth look into just how narcissistic and just plain nuts Diane really is. I highly recommend the book to those interested in this case!
I love the fact that Diane said Ann never interviewed her then admitted she did. This woman can't stop lying.
YES! LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
I read it over 20 years ago and then, after I was done, found out that there had been a made for TV movie with the same title based on the book starring Mia Farrow and it was pretty spot on with the book. I was pleasantly surprised!
@@MusicLeeSarah it starred Farrah Fawcett not Mia Farrow
Read the book years ago. Saw the movie as well...
@@kevico2 christ i did say mia farrow didnt I? 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
Thank you! That's who I meant. I kept visualizing her on the poster in Saturday night fever. I don't know why Mia Farrow came out instead of Farrah fawcett... Maybe the 'fair' sound in their names? Or im a moron. Or both. LOL
If ANYONE is deserving of the Monsters title it's Diane Downs
Aileen wuornos
And Chris Watts 👍
The eyes are the window to the soul. This woman has no soul. She’s a lunatic.I learned a few new things watching this. Great job. Keep up the good work.
Indeed
Right before I read your comment I thought 'those are the most soulless eyes I've ever seen'
She's worse. She's a Jada. She's an Amber. She's a Narcissist.
Lunatic is the perfect word!
Diane: You've never interviewed me even once!
Anne: I'm sure you remember how I went to jail and interviewed you that one time...
Diane: That was only 20 minutes!!
I so appreciate the way you incorporate connections to domestic violence and suicide helplines.
God damn does everyone in Diane’s town cheat? There’s been like 10 affairs and I’m only a third through the video.
Passes the time 🙄lol
Pretty sure with all and each one on her route!! 😂
This was before the internet, maybe they were bored
It's a fairly small one too, she must've branched out into Eugene and Salem?
I think she's the one who said, only 6 of my 60 lovers were married so, yay me.
This man is my favorite creator I swear he is top notch in this genre! His research from the last video broke details everyone for years had been reporting wrong I was absolutely blown away at his work! Nice ink too dude your baby blocks forearm piece is sick!
Agree! Any other channels you would recommend?
I’ve watched her story told by others, but never as detailed as your version. Great job!
@@knightlife22 I’m curious about what you mean about the Kendrick Johnson case? What was it that he mislead about and what things are being left out that your talking about? Honestly wanna hear
@@knightlife22 yeah I get what your saying and didn’t know any of the you spoke about. I wonder if he didn’t know as much or maybe he didn’t find the extra evidence you found out, not making an excuse for him just trying to see it from all possible angles. In my opinion someone attacked and killed KJ from what I’ve seen hopefully if he did get murdered they can get the proof and everything they need to expose everyone involved in the case. I have strong feelings towards this case cause I have friends who were killed by someone and the case got looked past because the person who did it has family in the police force and they kind of follow the good ole boys system down here in southern Maryland, they hate everyone who isn’t home grown if your from the city like DC or a different county you get treated like trash by the police down here just my experience though
@@knightlife22 yeah I don’t think it’s unreasonable at all you have valid points you made and taught me things about the case I never knew of. I’ve never really followed or looked to far into KJ case only heard of it maybe once outside of seeing it on here but knowing what I know now it makes me see why you feel the way you do and I support your view on it honestly
This narrator is the real deal You can really tell he cares about his work. I watched one video and immediately subscribed
my friend used to live in her old house, 10 years or so after. "bullshit" i said. he proceeded to go to his desk and pull out a piece of junk mail, addressed to her, at his address. " i still get her junk mail."
Over a MAN?
When my husband dumped me in 2003, the nurse at the ER said "Ain't no use to be worried 'bout a man. Men are like buses. As soon as one leaves, another will come along soon enough."
She says her mom told her that.
I've noticed how apt the name of this show is to the cases you cover. Most often the killers aren't just monsters because of the thing that gets them convicted or caught. They have a history of atrocious behaviours and the way you present their stories adds much needed context. Too often the media will be like 'one day she just snapped' but there's a lot more background that's missing. The fact that she got pregnant just because is so telling.
Agree completely.
People suddenly snapping is a myth. I'm a psych nurse. There's always prior behaviors.
@@Elleoaqua Usually years of mainstream media and exposure to Hollywood for a start
Yes! Loved the attention she got being an expectant mother. Hated the attention her newborn babies got. 🤦
Oh she is so evil. One of the worst things is in the video where they're having her reenact the "attack" and she's laughing with the reporter.
I'm at my desk dying laughing at "WTF ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT DIANE??!" 🤣🤣 like these videos are so serious but the way that he blatantly just blurts out what you're thinking is absolutely classic!
12:35 the look in her eyes and the facial expression are the stuff of nightmares!!
Love the background research done on this monster. I've seen many documentaries on this case and very few did such a detailed analysis of her before committing her horrific crime
she rolls her eyes in sarcastic annoyance when she says "cheryl" the one that didn't make it....16:44 she does it again here..its her sarcastic look (baseline) 20:18
This is SO interesting! You’re right!
Good catch!
“ wtf are you talking about Diane “😭😭😂
I love this guy
😂😂😂😂
Literally what we're all thinking lmao
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Diane Downs provides a perfect example of “duping delight” during her interviews. This lady is so callous & unfeeling she CREEPS ME OUT- not one tear- not one show of emotion over her dead & suffering children- it’s not human. 😱😱😱😱😱
She was abused as a child.
You just describe psychopatic disorder. She have big difficulties in her defense, cuz she NO IDEA how normal human must feel in situations, and what reactions she must fake and when, and how long or strong. She develop some adaptation to interact people, but its just not enough to fake true feelengs of normies.
@@MetaJamm You tell 'em! Fuck Normies! Kill your kids!
@@Havokwreaker nope, i luv kids. (and also luv 2 fuck normies, lol yeah!)
That's because Diane Downs isn't human, she'd actually would have to be human to feel anything much less emotion for what she's done.
Histrionic Narcissist with psychopathy. Deadly combo!
I remember reading the book a few years book about this case and I was fascinated by it. Glad to see you covered it!
“Kids are so easily replaceable. If some thing happens; have another one.”
Holy shit…human children aren’t pets like cats and dogs. Even then you treat them with more dignity then this woman did with her kids. What a sociopath.
it is good she did not get to spread her DNA.
Anything with a face, is irreplaceable.
It's scary how well people can make up stories until they've lost all touch with reality.
she never made up any stories well though, they were always blatantly stupid and ridiculous, so why do you mean lol
@@floramiller1133 No, but that doesn't mean she's ever going to admit the truth. She's gone off the rails and probably believes her own crap now. Like Goldie Hawn in Housesitter 🤣
I want to see Dianne and Casey Anthony sit down for a coffee together. Would be like watching the human version of a couple of A.I bots talk to each other 😂
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They'd argue over who was more innocent 😶
Throw Jodi Arias in there too, and you’ve got yourself a sociopath partayyyy!
Throw Susan Smith and Mitchell Blaire and a whole bunch of other evil ass mothers in there too.b
@@kenyettaready mitchelle Blair didn't deny that she was guilty.
But yes Susan Smith totally needs to be at that messed up tea party!
Another amazing video, excellent work as usual! Thank you.
I have watched quite a bit on this case, but never heard of most of your content. Brilliant channel… i’m spending my wknd binge watching.
Why is it even a possibility that this woman will see the outside world ever again?
Only in a body bag. But she won't see much
Very unlikely.
I can't believe she didn't get life without parole for killing a child and trying to murder two others. People sit on death row for less.
She won’t
It's infuriating that she's even given a chance, when non violent offenders have life sentences.
Disgusting!!!!!!
"I'm not gonna see Cheryl on earth again..."
Lady...Cheryl isn't in the place YOU'LL be.
Its awesome to see how competitive this field has become.
The Horror. Today, Diane would've been rolling in dough, partners, children and been a celebrity...bet that resonates when she watches todays reality tv. Ain't that a bitch ☠️
We are the ones that win!
Makes for better content. This guy is the shit.
I wonder if we'll see a mainstream show be made by one of these great channels. Probably not, but one is entitled to dream.
@@zenscoutyup!!!!
I’ve followed her story for a long time. I was a huge Ann Rule fan and I live in Oregon close to where this happened. I actually use to live in Springfield at one time (where this happened).
I use to think Diane was stupid because it’s so insanely obvious she did this and only a moron would talk to much and be oblivious that she’s not convincing ANYONE.
It took me awhile to see that she actually isn’t stupid. She’s incredibly naive (or at least the time of the murder) and isn’t very good at understanding other people and lots of common sense.
I’ll never forget that 20/20 interview of Diane describing to a reporter in detail of watching Cheryl die right in front of her. Diane goes into details of her daughter coughing up blood, dying. Then Diane says (with zero expression or being upset) “it was so awful” but then she gives a long pause and gives a creepy smile/laugh after saying all that.
Nobody on the planet would believe her after seeing that. Nobody.
I’m kinda surprised you didn’t show that clip actually.
I too, lived in Springfield as a child. Thurston Rd
Awesome work on these monsters shows. Can’t stop watching
So tragic for the poor little kids, and what a brave wee girl Cnristie was!
Is that the real picture of that poor girl laying in hospital bed?
During her police interview when she said I know who it is but I'm not going to tell. All I could think was she is used to manipulating her way either because the other party believes her or just agreed to shut her up. The detective was not buying her story and hammering her pretty good...saying I known who it was and telling you is like sticking your tongue out with your fingers in your ears done when you're backed into a corner with no options. .
I worked in various jails in the South, and I have met people like her - charming, funny, totally self - involved, manipulative, psychopathic, devoid of any human empathy. And I see these same qualities in sales people, politicians, and increasingly in young people.
I agree with that observation.
Yes, totally charming how she just tells people without shame "worst day of my life, I cant tie my shoes" rofl
That's the brainwashing working on the younger generation
I have worked for and with about seven sociopathic women. In every case, they were willing to sleep with much older married men to seize as much petty power over others as possible. All used their bodies to get promoted. Diane Downs would loathe them as much as they would loathe her.
Would you mind being interviewed on this topic? I was raised by two parents like this.
This is a crazy narcissist.
I have heard the story before and you still did a great job keeping me engaged in it. Good job and she is a monster.
That is one sad exscuse of a human being… I have two daughters and i just can’t understand how someone ever could be able to hurt their own child.
i’ve heard this story a hundred times- but still find out something new. thanks for uploading!! you rock. ✨
Diane Downs ALSO claimed that she was driving when the Duran Duran song "Hungry Like The Wolf" came on, and she was singing when this "bushy haired man" suddenly popped up in front of her car.
The prosecution actually played the song during her trial, and she was seen dancing in her seat, and shaking her legs with the beat.
Let me tell you this: Duran Duran was asked about this, and they REFUSED to acknowledge it. They didn't want their song to be associated with a child killer. As a Duranie, I don't blame them.
Wow 👌😳 I totally forgot about that!
That is very interesting, thank you for that!
I always wondered what they thought about that. I can’t hear that song anymore without thinking about those babies
I think I would be a little traumatized if that song was playing in the back ground of my children and I getting shot and one passes away. I would be crying in the court room, 😔 not dancing and kicking to the beat. She didn't shed Not one tear for her babies!! Can't believe it,,,,,,,,,😢😢
@@pettylittleliarbussy No, problem!!
Love your show, man, and I DO think of it like a show. It's better than most true crime on TV. Thanks for the content, man.
Since RUclips has become a place where you can find absolutely awesome stuff on every single topic in the universe, I use television only to watch Netflix and Prime Video (for films and series: documentaries too are hugely better on RUclips)
Honestly, the excitement this show brings me reminds me of early morning cartoons when I was a wee little shit
What Tyler said
I love RUclips for this
@@YTmadeMeChangeMySensibleName same! (Loved smurfs)
I really love your channel. The commentary is really great and sets your channel apart from the other crim documentary channels I've watched.
The other thing I love is that at the end of each one of your videos you list helplines and how to be safe while getting help. This is SO great.
Love your blunt commentary. It's very refreshing. Thanks.
I love when these videos are serious as he narrates and then out of know where cusses. Freaking hilarious. Make me laugh every time
This chick is so f’n creepy! Her eyes are dead, like they have no soul …. nothing! Freakin CREEPY 😬
You are so awesome. Your voice, cadence, story telling, selected images....everything! I love your channel. Thank you for sharing your hard work with the world!
Yes. I didn't appreciate good narrators till i heard a bunch of bad ones
I like him more than you do.
Hey, This is Monsters, you have to do an episode on Stacy Castor one of these days... She DEFINITELY fits the bill..
While I have no personal need for it, I really appreciate that you continually include info on the domestic abuse hotline and website at the end of your videos. Thank you for that 💚
That part in the interview when she said: Children are easy to conceive so she just make new ones.
with a flat face like, who cares 🙃
Right? Like going to the grocery store for a loaf of bread. Unbelievable.
The upside of being a night owl is seeing a fresh upload at 2AM.
@@Hello-ig1px nah it’s 2:32 ur buggin
Nah it’s 1 am you silly goose
1 a:m where I live 😆
Blessed be us that understand timezones
4:00 am for me
I've known this case for years. Farrah Fawcett did a great job playing her in a made for TV movie. That was ages ago. I always love hearing Monsters take on any case though. Love this channel ❤
Wow yeah i remember that it was really good x
Every time I hear The song “Hungry like a wolf” I remember this case…. And that absolutely riveting movie
Yes she did! Farrah Fawcett was way too pretty to play her but she nailed that role.
Major props to the trooper who gave Diane's dad a talking to, even though Diane lied and said everything was OK.
Heard her story 10 times but I actually learned new things from this!!! Awesome job
I'm really into this case it just baffles me how she could be so cold any new info on her and this unfortunate case highly interests me because I'm trying really hard to trying to understand why she did any of this and her way of thinking so far I don't understand her
@@LuisReyes92 it could be a number of things my friend. Maybe her fathers abuse lead her to have an obsession to find love that is appropriate from a male. Maybe she is a sociopath due to that abuse or maybe she is a narcissist psychopath compulsive lier.
@@mattymo56 yeah I've thought about those things a bit and I also always ask myself if it's truly someone's fault over the evil they do if they can't help it because they're truly messed up in the head and it's not their fault they have those illnesses or something like that, can you please give me your opinion on that??? Please
@@mattymo56 I'd truly appreciate a different perspective on that if you want to answer my question please and thank you 👍
@@LuisReyes92 don't mind at all. I do have a Bachelors of arts majored in Psychology and a Bachelors of Social Work so I don't have some book knowledge on this stuff. I think people who are truly psychotic cannot help it. For Diane, she knows right from wrong. Sure she had a fucked up childhood but she knows first hand the pain a parent / person can cause. You have a choice to do bad or good. I beleive that Diane is a narcissistic sociopath meaning she became THIS Diane due to trauma but she chose to make those actions. I don't think she feels emotions except towards herself. She would be the prefect CEO because she would lie and cut people just to get to the top. Another unfortunate thing is that there wasn't anyone to stop her. For example my parents both grew up in abusive households. I got in trouble at age 2 and my father was going to beat me...my mom thankful stopped him and said " we promised not to do the same thing to our child". If I didn't have a strong mother I'd be a child of abuse. Mom choose to do good. My dad was about to choose bad even thought he knew it would hurt me. It took my mom to remind him . What I'm saying is, people will choose what they want to do despite knowing the consequences. For some people You just hope that someone can intercept them before to stop the evil act.