The Onion Field Murder - REAL Crime Scene Locations 4K
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- True Crime Stories...Join us as we track down the REAL Crime Scene Locations of the The Onion Field Murder in California.
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I am a retired police officer in Alabama. I own first editions of all Joesph Wambaughs books. He turned 87 years old yesterday Jan 22, according to internet sources. I purchased each book when they were published. Recently I re-read The Onion Field. I own a DVD of the movie. The Onion Field and a book written by the lead investigator on that case, Pearce Brooks, Officer Down Code Three, should be required reading in police academies. Like the previous commenter said, thank for for keeping the memory of Cambell and Hettinger alive. Thanks to The Onion Field, I never went to work without a backup gun on my person. Great work on this video.
Glad you mentioned Joseph Wambaugh. I tried to read all of his books as soon as they were published, and I was especially mesmerized by The Onion Field. Also, as an amateur book collector, I'm envious of your Wambaugh first editions. They must occupy a special place on your bookshelf.
@@gregp4735 Thank you for your kind reply to my comment. I have never visited the LAPD museum in Los Angeles. My brother has. I understand they have a section on Joseph Wambaugh. And Ian Campbell's bagpipes are on that display. I would love to see it. According to my brother, the display notes that Campbell's funeral was the first time a bagpipe was played at an LAPD officer's funeral. Wambaugh quit writing for almost a decade in the late 90's. He came back with a four book series called Hollywood Hills. I don't think they were ever available in hardback editions. However, they are good reading. And most enjoyable if you read them in order. Wambaugh produced the movie Onion Field himself. That is why the movie got the story right. I have watched several RUclips videos about the Onion Field, there is a lot of information out there.
I can't believe you did this story ! I too went to visit the grave of officer Campbell to show my respects . It was around the early 80's and I was a musician traveling on the road with a band . I had seen the movie in Phoenix and then later found the book in Denver . I got hooked on author Joseph Wambaugh and read almost all his books . We did a gig in the Pismo Beach area and on our day off went to L.A. While everyone else went to hang out on the Sunset Strip and Hollywood I mad e the trip over to the cemetery and left flowers on the grave .
Thank you for doing this story . I'm 63 now and no longer travel . But when I was on the road I always liked to seek out the interesting things that happened close to where I had landed . I felt it was important to stand where history happened . That is why I love your channel ! Keep up the good work . Love you guys... stay safe !
I have also read all of JW's books.
I have read his books also. Highly recommend people reading them.
I retired from LAPD HOLLYWOOD Division in 95. As a training officer, I would take probationary officers to the site of the original stop and discuss this tragic case.
Thank you for keeping the names of both officers Alive. Both of them died that night.....it just took Carle a lot longer to stop breathing. 🙏🙏
brutal truth.
I gave anesthesia to the Onion Field murderer. He was chained to the gurney with a prison guard accompanying him. He had flat affect, refused to answer the questions related to his medical record.
He looked right through me.
I had read the book before I was assigned to him. I was creeped creepier out!
And both bad guys outlived him. I read Joseph Waumbaugh's book. The movie was even more terrifying...
Watch the hands.
Thank you for your acknowledgement of Officer Ian Campbell and the horror of his passing.
I like how you said that Michael..."You kind of forget, they're real people..."
That's so important, because through books and movies, they seem more of a fiction character rather than one who truly lived, loved, enjoyed life until it was cut short.
I have great respect to our police officers.
I remember years back, my grandmother and I got into a small accident with our car (nothing big) and dented the front corner up a little.
We took it to the police station in the area where we lived and an officer looked at it.
I bring this up, because that same officer (didn't know his name) that had spoken to us was killed/murdered months later.....he was stabbed in the leg and I guess the knife had hit a major artery??
I only knew it was him because they showed a photo of him in the local paper after his death, and I recognized him immediately as the one who'd spoken with us.
This was a great video/story
Thank you Michael and Jessica
HAPPY HALLOWEEN🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
Hettinger resigned after shoplifting a relatively inexpensive item. He was suffering from PTSD from not only the killing but the subsequent Trials.
True that Officer Campbell was the only one murdered, but there were many victims. Especially Officer Karl Hettinger. What they did to that man was brutal and unacceptable.
Granted it was before we knew about PTSD, but still he was treated very poorly. Yes the officers made mistakes, but nothing deserving what happened in the aftermath.
Fortunately this incident led to better training and better help for officers who go through traumatic events like this one was.
I say this as a retired LEO.
Great video. Well done.
I had never heard about this, tragic story. Officer Hettinger should never have been blamed, what he had to live with after that horrible shooting, is devastating. I hope those 2 dirtbags were sent to jail for life. I hope that Officer Campbell is resting in peace and is remembered.
Yes that is what happened one was sentenced to death though due to the Supreme Court Ruling it was commuted to a life sentence. One of the worst things was the shooting was due to Powell misinterpreting the "Lindberg Law." He even asked Campbell if he heard of it and after hearing yes he had shot him. Powell thought the kidnapping was automatically a capitol crime which it was not. That actually required at that time harm to the victims or a ransom demand, which neither of those had happened. So ironically they had committed a capitol crime to try and avoid a non capitol offense which they thought was capitol.
You should read the book, The Onion Field. Also a movie of the same name. With Ted Danson and Jon Voight I believe.
@@cardinaloflannagancr8929thanks for clarifying this. I was actually around 14 when I first watched this, and when Officer Campbell’s character, Ted Danson was shot, I remember being in such shock & disbelief…and still to this day ( I’m now 54) it sends chills up my spine. I didn’t read about the Lindberg case & Lindberg Law until recently, and that’s what brought me here.
I had not heard of this true crime story. Very interesting and tragic. Told expertly and respectful as usual by you both. A very great tribute to Ian Campbell.
I like how respectful you guys are, that's why you're so unique on RUclips 😊
I'm a true crime junkie and I've never heard of this case. Thank you for sharing the story.
In a way, I am surprised you haven't heard of this case. In the book world, "In Cold Blood" and "The Onion Field" usually go in the same sentence. I hope you will consider reading the book. The book might make you furious, but I still hope you read it.
This is why LAPD Officer's cannot give up their gun. My Dad was LAPD when this happened, it really hit home.
No one should give up their gun to a criminal ... but yes, especially an LEO. They are held responsible for any murders using their weapon to this day.
@@joliepop1661not true. If an officer gets assaulted or killed and the perpetrator takes the officers weapon and uses it for another murder it’s not the officers fault or responsibility. Every gun owner is responsible for the safe care and protection of their weapon.
Why would you single out just the LAPD ? No officer should ever give up their weapon , but when it comes down to it , it's the officers decision , just like the old timer says in the movie later while in briefing . Until the situation happens , NO officer can say what he or she would do until it happens .
@@rickobrien4025 But you know now right? I hope.
michael and jessica--- your channel is the best of the best for true crime and for gravesite walkthroughs- the reason being is how thoroughly you research everything and also that u actually take us to the scenes whether they be crime scenes, life scenes or gravesites! you are my favorite channel!!! the best of the best!!! 🖤🖤🖤 wishing u continued success for your amazing channel!!!
VERY well done, Michael & Jessica. Another little fact: the lesson from this horrible tale of Campbell and Hettinger is taught to every LAPD recruit. New strategies and procedures were implemented, as a result of this case including how officers approach vehicles, position themselves, communicate and keep control of their guns. It’s not uncommon for a veteran officer to drive a rookie to the intersection where Campbell and Hettinger were kidnapped.
Gregory Powell died of prostate cancer in prison in 2012. Jimmy Lee Smith was actually paroled but continued to have run-ins with the law...he died in 2007 - while imprisoned for a parole violation.
Good job in putting this video together. Beautiful, yet eerie, scenery.
Poor guy had PTSD and they didn't even have that diagnosis yet, let alone know how to treat :(
Like a solider who seen war they called it shell shocked, now we call it ptsd
Yea so sad
My dad was a big Joseph Wambaugh fan and I followed suit. He always said that murder was heartbreaking and that one of the perpetrators was able to use the system to avoid punishment was "sick."
This was the first movie that I ever saw James Woods in, and for years after that I had a creepy feeling about him. I guess that's because he's a great actor!!!
It is a very haunting movie and story.
Same here. I still don't like him because of this movie. Silly, I know.
Such excellent story telling. This is a sad one and thinking Onions don't grow that tall so not a lot of cover for one fleeing for their life. R.I. P. Officer Campbell. ❤
A great vlog. I recall in the early 1980’s while I was attending the police reserve academy in Pico Rivera CA that the class discussed this case. Gun defense & safety. Never ever give up your gun. Even after all those years it was still talked about. Peace Out.
LASD? My brother was a reservist at Pico Station in 1982- 84 or so
Thank you for retelling this story and the respect towards the officers involved!
Victim #2 was Officer Hettinger. After this happened he was put back on duty on Monday evening. No time off. No documented counseling whatsoever. He was made to go to all the roll calls in each LAPD Division and retell the story of how he gave up his gun and how his partner was killed. The LAPD deserves the blame for what happened to Karl Hettinger. Hettinger never really recovered and purposely got caught shoplifting so he could get fired. It was an obvious cry for help that went unheard. He eventually became a Kern County Supervisor. He died in 1994.
Wow that is so sad and unfortunate. Hopefully, he found some solace after changing jobs. May both he and Officer Campbell rest in peace🙏🏾
If he had fought instead of giving up his gun anything could have happened.
And probably would.
@@johndonahue4777people like you...
@@JeffreyGlover65 more people are like you...but thanks for the sentiment!
This took place just outside of Arvin CA, my home town about 20 miles from where I used to live. This happened about a year before I was born. My daddy used to work irrigating/watering those grape vines.
Those mountains are the Tehachapi mountains! 35 minutes up the 58 you woulda been in my neck of the woods! There are some creepy pioneer cemetaries in Caliente and Tehachapi
Thanks so much for the info! 🙏 I was wondering what the name of the mountains is. They are beautiful! I would love to visit the pioneer graves, and just the area in general. I'm in the UK and we have some lovely scenery here, but nothing like this. You're very lucky to live in that area 🙂
Glad you made it back state side safe and sound.
Thanks for keeping these stories alive. !!! Very well Done!!!
Your videos are addictive thanks for sharing the stories that might not be known
Check out that beautiful 50s chevy truck behind Michael, that a great shot. Now I must watch " The Onion Field ' looks like a great classic film.
Who needs to add to the air miles when there's Grimmlife adventures in the palm of your hand..
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Thanks for taking us along, Michael and Jessica. Wambaugh wrote some of the best TC novels ever. BTW...I love you guys' choices of attire in this vlog. Safe travels.-Joe from Joplin MO
The Onion Field was written by Joseph Wambaugh (excellent book), and the film of the same name starring memorable performances by Franklyn Seales, James Woods, John Savage, Ted Danson (in his film debut) of 1979. I remember reading the book (1973) when I was 14 , and watched the film when I was 15, I was shocked to the core, that this occurred, being from the UK. The violence, and the subsequent court appearances, appeals etc, were stranger than fiction
Have you seen the comments afterward by Wambaugh. He admits to exploiting Hettinger but felt the story was so important it needed told to the public.
This story has always haunted me. I was born and raised in Bakersfield, and this happened when I was one month old. Of course, I wasn't aware of until years later, probably after watching the movie, but it's always been such a sad story. I've always wanted to see the actual locations, as I have driven past those roads hundreds of times, and thanks to your video, I was able to see them. Thanks so much for doing this video!
You and Jessica always do a fine job, characterized by your compassion and striving to be factual. It’s also straight-to-the-point content, without embellishment or hype. Good work. I like your videos and it’s quite moving to see the actual places where humans faced such terrible odds. Thank you.
Thank you Michael and Jessica. Oh so sad after all these years. Hettinger did what he did at the time, fancy treating him like that. They blamed him because they wanted to blame someone for losing their colleague. Your videos are very informative and dealt with kindness and I Thankyou both.Until next time. 😢
My first encounter with your channel! Very well put together, what a truly sad story.
I have never heard of this tragic true crime story, Rip Officer Campbell 🙏 ❤
Never heard of this one, never heard of the movie either. Another great video as always.
So cool matching up the exact grooves In those mountains in the background to the mountains in that picture from the movie
A excellent job ! I never heard of this story! Ty so very much! Luv&Peace .Michael,Jessica! Appreciate these amazing stories! Cheers!❤✌🏼💫
LOVE YOU BOTH.....I WAS WAITING FOR YOUR VIDEO GUYS ....I NEVER HEARD ABOUT THIS ONE THANK YOU FOR EDUCATING US....
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing this adventure as always.
Thank you, and thank you for watching.
What’s up Michael and Jessica Happy Friday guys Ive never heard of the Onion field murder looking forward to this one 😊
Right? This one kind of slipped under the radar. A video we’ve been wanting to make for a long time now though. Enjoy.
Wow great video very interesting story I will have to see if I can find the book or watch the movie Happy Halloween 🎃
I’m 70 now, and remember when that happened, because I have always lived in the Central Valley of California. Sad..
Love Grandma Debbie
This somehow reminds me of the Carstairs state mental hospital breakout in 1976. Two psychopathic murderers escaped and went on a killing spree. One of those killed was a policeman and as they were unarmed his partner ran off. He never forgave himself apparently.
This is so much better than these monotone videos without their own vids. Props man keep doing this!!
Franklin Searles, who played Jimmy Lee Smith, played Dexter Stuffins, the uncle to Alphonso Ribiero on Silver Spoons.
Reading about Ian Campbell in "The Onion Field" book in 1975-76 was a true inspiration and motivation to learn to play the bagpipes myself (I even bought a kilt in the Campbell tartan for his sake.). And I still am playing the pipes all these years later. God bless and watch over you, Ian, and thank you for the example you set.
BTW, to the creator of this video -- there are other RUclips video investigations to be drawn from, and if you read the book again with care you would have answers to some of the questions you raise in this film clip.
Dear Grimm❤ So Sad. No compassion for the survivor. Such a sad death. Sad to see his grave. Bless them.❤
Great job in recreating this tragic event in 1963. Sad day for all Officers
Location looks quite bleak. I seem to recall it's the same area where they filmed the crop duster scene from North by Northwest. Police incidents like this are always used as training for future generations of law enforcement, just a shame the surviving officer was treated so badly, even when his first reaction was NOT to surrender his pistol. :(
watched all your videos learned a lot I didn't no great reporting I'm 79 thanks
Thanks for visiting these locations. I read the book and watched the movie and a few documentaries and I’m always convinced that the other cop had something to do with it deep down inside.
Great job. Loved how you incorporated the music also.
Amazing research, filming and way of communicating 🙏🏻👍
I never heard of this tragic case. Thank you for telling us about with the respect that you always do.
This is beyond hexercise. Do be careful doing your own stunts. I had forgotten all about this. But I do remember hearing about this many years ago. Great vid, absolutely fascinating. Take care guys.
Hello @Grimmlifecollective🎃 I just finished reading The Onion Field book & watching the movie. Can't believe that I didn't know about this infamous crime until your awesome video. I thank you both for sharing this huge piece of history that should never be forgotten.
After reading book that tell all the in depth perspectives of each person; Karl Hettinger, Ian Campell, Glenn Powell, Jimmy Lee Smith, & people center to this awful event etc. Joseph Wambaugh did a terrific job👍🏼👍🏼 in writing about The Onion Field murder. As for the movie it was pretty good, but not as great as the book. It definitely doesn't light a candle to the book.
If it wasn't for your video I wouldn't have known about this case or read the novel. So again I thank you Grimmlifecollective and please keep on making those wicked awesome and informative videos. My family and I enjoy watching them all. Whenever you two go to whichever part of the states or countries. You always find unique and interesting histories of any events, movies or a classic/legendary people. That's beautiful way to engage to your viewers. Kudos for that and as always Happy Halloween!👻🎃
The probable cause for pulling them over was just a burnt out license plate light on the maroon 1946 Ford Coupe, but the two criminals looked suspicious cruising around back alleys. Powell was a malignant narcissist and psychopath, Smith was a just a petty thief, follower, loser. The trial was a farce. Powell chose to defend himself and Smith's attorney was Irving Kanarek, the same one who defended Charles Manson seven years later. He was known for objecting to everything said, even to a person stating his own name saying it was hearsay because he was only repeating what his mother told him. He did this to prolong the trial and wear judges and the prosecution down.
They both received life in prison. Powell never got out, Smith was released about ten years later, but screwed up again and again and went back in for the rest of his life eventually.
If only Powell, who was driving the Ford that night had not made a uturn, mistaking that alleyway for a dead end, he would have made a left turn to meet back up with the main street and the officers would have never even seen them coming back down that alley.
I was nine when this happened and read The Onion Field by Joseph Wambaugh sometime later. It was a haunting experience that stayed with me. I recommend the book. It is some kind of a horrible masterpiece.
John Savage played the main character , Ted Danson had a very small role as the murdered cop.
Love that you are back in the USA .
I live in Glendale, and I'm always in hollywood.. I see that black forerunner every single day when I'm working. I love your videos. you guys are amazing. I've worked in the film industry since 2011 and I still drive by old locations and it stirs many great memories. keep up the good work! hopefully I'll run into you!
That was crazy story it was a forgotten story about LA crime. Good mini documentary you did.
I'm surprised things like this don't happen more often. Especially considering the frequent news stories about police misconduct on the behalf of the LAPD.
Anyway, I really enjoyed the locations this time. It may have been a murder location, but what a stunning place!
We don't have those open, endless vistas here in Europe, so it's always a treat to get to see them.
Omg I lived by that church back in the day I used to walk that street every day!!
Excellent job! Loved the respectful open in the cemetery! Such a sad story. Your choice of music and the wind blowing kind of forlornly in the background in Bakersfield lent themselves well to the ambience during the telling of this truly tragic, true story! I read the book AND saw the movie - both excellent! I highly recommend both to your viewers! The movie was, I believe, my first time seeing James Woods, and he was chilling in the part. The one thing you didn’t mention was that the writer, Joseph Wambaugh, was an actual officer for the LAPD for 14 years, rising from patrolman to Detective Sergeant by the time he retired in ‘74, before becoming a writer! Even his novels, therefore, reflect his vast experience on the force. He’s written many books and served as a consultant on TV shows and movies. I doubt I’ve read them all, but what I have read have been excellent. I credit his books with giving me some real perspective on what that life is like. Of course, now the airwaves are full of true crime, but that shouldn’t jade us to the impact of this story!
I still remember my mom talking about the murder that happened in The Onion field. Back then murder was taken differently and seriously....
Excellent video. It inspired me to check out the movie which I watched tonight and thoroughly enjoyed it so thanks Michael and Jessica!
This was really well shot and edited.
haunting! I will see those crime scene stills in my nightmares, thanks, I guess
I never saw this story wow thank you for sharing this picture 🖼️
I remember reading the book. It was so detailed. One of my favorite books. So sad what happened.
Hi guys . . . Its always fun to watch you all . . .
I ran into Joe Wambaugh at a restaurant years ago, and ended up having drinks with his party. I had such a great time mostly talking about the book.
Fun fact... wambaugh's book was actually a favorite read for Ed Kemper... he learned a lot of things he used in his crimes
I’m 54 years old, but can remember watching this in my early teens…and the shooting scene still freaks me out to this day. Ironically, I didn’t learn about the Lindberg Law and the horrific crime behind it until just recently, which is what brought me here.
How sad for officer Ian Campbell EOW 3/9/63 may he R.I.P
This tragic story is embedded in my heart and mind for ever. Ian Campbell is my Hero so much so that I told myself if I ever havd a son I will name him after Ian Campbell. I came to find out that my Great Great Grandfather's name was Ian Campbell. Watching this my heart is pounding just thinking of what these both Officers went through. Knowing he ran 4 miles just tells how much fear and shock the officer felt. The judging is horrible this Police Officer should havd never been treated so badly. Peace
I remember reading about this yrs. Ago very tragic indeed an again you show great respect grimm life. 😢
I love your guys videos so much! Been a fan for a few years now! Keep them coming! You guys are doing great!!! This one was interesting and I knew nothing about it so thanks! ❤
Yes! U guys are in my hometown of Bakersfield! . i saw the movie, But anyways, I'm happy to see u guys in there. Way cool.
Never heard this story before, thanks for posting.
I grew up in Bakersfield and had heard of the story of the Onion Field. Stanger still, in 1968, my father's small plane crashed near there in the middle of Hwy 99. No good memories of that location.😢
The officer would have never had that happen to him today!
Still one of the hardest scenes to watch of all time for me when they are being chased in that onion field! I haven't seen this movie in years, at most TWICE and that scene sticks with me. I love horror but when horror becomes a reality it's a whole different thing!
Awesome job on this exploration!
Great job again sir! Your videos are very professional Thanks.
Joseph Wambaugh is a good author. I read the onion field and one other book of his, can't remember the name of it though. He was a cop too I believe.
I remember seeing the movie. It's odd hearing the wilds blowing. Just imagine how it sounded that night. What a senseless murder.
Good subject! I saw the movie when I was a kid. Good stuff 👍 thanks 😊
Never heard of this crime story, interesting 💜🖤🎥
What an interesting and very sad story.
I really love your channel sir 😊 and I subscribed to 😊.
It’s crazy in the middle of the night running through the union fields back in 1963 in the middle of nowhere to a farm house I would be scared my self trying to be alive
Finally. Great video guys!
Wow thanks for sharing this video unfortunately I wasn't born in 1963 when that happened I was December of 1974 .
My Grandma told that she tried to read this book and it was so boring that she gave up. Years later, she found it in the house and gave it another try. In the end, she said it was one of the best books she had ever read and she was glad that she went back to it.
Well Done! Thank You 🙏🏼
I remember watching the movie with my folk back when I was a kid. Very sad story
I read the book many years ago- great read- I remember being very upset on how they treated Officer Henninger- he suffered 2 crimes in this story- Bless these and all officers too!❤