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    #1 -- "Mother Knows Best" -- 0:42 -- There are lots of paranormal stories floating around the internet, however very few are credible - today I'm going to tell you one that is.
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  • @jennxed1974
    @jennxed1974 Год назад +5207

    I was listening to this with earbuds in, while finishing up some notes. I thought I was alone in the office. Nope. I yelled omg 😲. The evening cleaning man here also thought he was alone. So my omg made him scream. which made me scream. Now we're listening to the end of this together. Turns out he's a fan too. 😂❤

  • @Jaya-zn7vr
    @Jaya-zn7vr Год назад +3280

    WOW!!! Ghost or not, her mother's intuition and knowing of her child was spot on!

    • @jonathangillespie9632
      @jonathangillespie9632 Год назад +56

      Strongly agree

    • @godzeus9702
      @godzeus9702 Год назад +19

      So I will blame every ghost related to you that you made them molest me and were very ghostly abusive that your ghosts also identified with Dylan Mulvaney. I also want reparations for generations of ghost abuse and ghost identities.

    • @Jaya-zn7vr
      @Jaya-zn7vr Год назад +89

      @@godzeus9702 excuse me??

    • @kamwickw933
      @kamwickw933 Год назад +41

      @@Jaya-zn7vr Zeus is reciting the litany of Reichwing imaginary grievances.

    • @kevinfox416
      @kevinfox416 Год назад +59

      @@godzeus9702wtf r u even talking about r u alright?

  • @xWatcher47x
    @xWatcher47x 5 месяцев назад +256

    My theory on this has always been the mother knew about it for a while, but with women having little power/consideration in this time she knew no one would believe her over a prominent young man in the time. So, she wisely used the very common beliefs and fears of the time to get her story to the authorities so that justice could be served. And, in my opinion, this is much more of a badass story of a smart women using everything she had to get justice for her poor daughter.

    • @nvmffs
      @nvmffs 4 месяца назад +10

      And it took her over a month to figure it out? Besides, she really was mumbling to herself when was going out.

    • @vampire9545
      @vampire9545 3 месяца назад +1

      The mom killed her own kid. Indeed poor daughter

    • @TalaMadrigal
      @TalaMadrigal 3 месяца назад

      I like your idea. Smart

    • @monmayores
      @monmayores 2 месяца назад +13

      @@vampire9545 His previous wives died too! that is why his name was different in plaque because Erasmus apparently wasn't his real name but Edward. after killing his wife he would move, change name and re-marry, I read that Zona was the 3rd wife already. not sure how many wife he did kill though

    • @captaincharlie_
      @captaincharlie_ Месяц назад +4

      I believe the original story, but that's just because my family is very connected to spirits. My grandmother used to perform exorcisms, so her visited by her daughter does not sound unrealistic to me.

  • @liztaylor7787
    @liztaylor7787 Год назад +625

    That's right Zona, Even beyond the grave, don't let a Murderous Narcissist get away with Murder!

    • @lindboknifeandtool
      @lindboknifeandtool 9 месяцев назад +28

      This sounds like a wild cover story for the mom murdering the daughter… like sooo sooooo much what if the mother is the narcissist, taking the daughters attention away.

    • @captjohnson5452
      @captjohnson5452 8 месяцев назад +8

      ​​@lindboknifetool9546 yeah that's what I was thinking. Like really we all turn into decrepit looking ghosts when we die?

    • @eroccha
      @eroccha 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@lindboknifeandtool Guarantee it was the mother.

    • @jamienelson3470
      @jamienelson3470 7 месяцев назад +2

      That's right MaryJane! Her praying until she managed to break through to the other world is what allowed Zona to come back and tell her story. We all deserve mamas like that! ❤

    • @jakeetschannel2031
      @jakeetschannel2031 6 месяцев назад

      It was a demon performing a "miracle". Anyone who reads and studies the Bible knows this. The dead do not come back until Jesus returns! And they won't be in "ghost" form. 🙏🏽📖

  • @Woodsheather37
    @Woodsheather37 Год назад +685

    I'm squealing!!! I'm the one who suggested this story to Mr. Ballen never really thinking he'd see it! I live minutes from the courthouse and the place where Zona Heaster Shue is buried. Growing up this story was told to us again and again as it was so compelling! It's so awesome to see him post the pictures of our hometown!! The house Zona lived in still stands to this day and they say on full moon nights there is a light that glows on her tombstone. Thank you so much Mr.Ballen you will forever be my favorite storyteller!!

    • @BrittMFH
      @BrittMFH Год назад +32

      Thank you! Great story!

    • @TM-ev2tc
      @TM-ev2tc Год назад +16

      I think the next full moon is June The 4th. Strawberry Moon. Have a good day. Good Luck 🤞

    • @thisbirdhasflown2554
      @thisbirdhasflown2554 Год назад +19

      Great suggestion! From another West Virginian

    • @IIIIIlIIl
      @IIIIIlIIl Год назад +11

      Thank you heather

    • @NugChannel
      @NugChannel Год назад +6

      Why squeak?

  • @kindaiconic
    @kindaiconic Год назад +895

    I live in West Virginia, and I’ve heard many stories and ready many plaques, but I have never heard this one. I’m so happy justice was served. Rest in paradise, Zona.

    • @maxladue993
      @maxladue993 Год назад +22

      Probably was a demon pretending to be her

    • @evankline7850
      @evankline7850 Год назад +11

      What if they both killed her and she set him up?

    • @matthewmosier8439
      @matthewmosier8439 Год назад +17

      @@maxladue993 I'm on the fence about that. On the one hand, there is one Biblical account of a visit from a dead person (not condoned, of course) but on the other, demons do seem to impersonate deceased people a lot.
      If the mother was genuinely praying, possibly even in a misguided way, I wonder if it's possible that God allowed it?

    • @coreyhartman2976
      @coreyhartman2976 Год назад

      I think he should

    • @Zhana808
      @Zhana808 Год назад +4

      @@maxladue993 what would automatically make you assume that? SMH

  • @Ydce1891
    @Ydce1891 5 месяцев назад +193

    Her mother’s dedication to find out what happened to her daughter is incredible. Her daughter’s ghost sounded so scary but at the same time I felt a little envious. My sister died of cancer when she was four and I was seven. We were so incredibly close. She’s gone 34 years and I wish I could have her come back and talk to her one last time but I also don’t know if I would want to see her like that. I just want to hold my sister and feel her love. I hope that if there is an after life that she feels my never ending love

    • @zohrazafrullah1198
      @zohrazafrullah1198 4 месяца назад +2

      Right? My mom won't stuck up for me while I am alive, I imagine if Zona's mom was my mom, she'd just light some sage and hope things resolve.

    • @Mindy-lr4xh
      @Mindy-lr4xh 3 месяца назад +7

      I am sorry for your loss. My son was killed by his girlfriend when he was 29. He was my best friend. I hear these stories and at times I wish I'd hear from him in some way, but then I think no. I wish him peace and to be there for us later.

    • @idid138
      @idid138 2 месяца назад

      Zona's mom knew with a mom's intuition something was wrong. If she got her answer from a spirit, I don't believe it was Zona. Yes, it sounded horrifying! Don't try and conjure up the dead. The Bible says, they are asleep & know nothing. Believe it. Don't mess with spirits.

    • @abdulaly8123
      @abdulaly8123 Месяц назад

      There are tons of scientific proof in the Quran you can google, everything proven by scientists as well as NASA.
      A few of the explanation in the Quran include: a star called Tariq or Pulsar, the distance to Sirius, the distance to the Iron in the core of the Earth, the temperature of the sun, fires underneath the ocean, bodies of water that don't mix, who/why/how the pyramids were built, as well as numerous of other facts, discovered and proven by scientists in the 21st century.
      We honor Jesus as he was one of our prophets, but we worship God. Look up Mark(12:19) he called for oneness of God. And God is the one and only Lord.
      Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Islam being the final religion) are all from God, and their books in their ORIGINAL texts. Quran though, has never been changed since it was written over 1400 years ago, and is memorized cover to cover by 200+ million people currently around the world. There are 2+ billion Muslims, making Islam the fastest growing religion.
      Mark 12:29 "God is the one and only God. -Jesus
      The same message was from Adam, Noah, Moses, Abraham, Jesus aka Isa, and lastly Muhammed peace be upon them all, and all thousands of prophets have said this over the history of the ancient past. God does not forgive people who worship man as God.
      Islam is basically, there is no God but Allah, and Muhammed is his (last) messenger, the 5 daily prayers. If one does these, he is a Muslim. Indeed Allah also loves the people who are patient upon him.
      Jesus spoke Aramaic, name of God translated to EELAH or AALAH in Aramaic. In the bible it explains how Jesus prostrated to pray and worship God, like Muslims do.
      Look up my profile on TikTok to understand all about Islam, as well as learn about a bunch of details of the scientific proof in the Quran.
      This entire planet is a spec of dust or less. Everything in the foreseeable universe falls under 1 sky. There are 7 and the ocean above it, that carries the throne of Allah. He doesn't need any of us, he is the ever-living. He is the king. We need him.
      If a person dies, his afterlife begins, and it is more emotional. How many people have died for thousands of years while their souls are in heaven or in prison, and their bodies are in graves. A door to heaven or to hell opens for them, so do not be careless with your time, do not be lazy in your work, and do not let Satan’s wishes take you to what he wants, and know that God created you to test you. Do not feel safe from God’s deception, lest you be one of the losers, and hasten to repent, be upright, pray your 5 daily prayers, and have good intentions, for you do not know when you will die, i.e., death.
      www.tiktok.com/@abdulaly0?_t=8j93JQpWEqh&_r=1

    • @mj2672
      @mj2672 25 дней назад

      I feel the same way about my son. He was my best friend and was taken suddenly at the age of 29 in 2016. I cry every day. I pray we both can find peace.

  • @Miss.kittty
    @Miss.kittty 8 месяцев назад +53

    Everyone needs a mother like this. Just when he thought he had gotten away with it. Well done Mom for not giving up❤

    • @FH-id6xi
      @FH-id6xi 7 месяцев назад +5

      I mean for all we know the mother could have done it too out of pure hate/spite. I have seen it before in my culture its awful

    • @idid138
      @idid138 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@FH-id6xi oh dang... At first I suspected the mom had poisoned her but I dismissed it when the Doc said it was a pregnancy complication. Do you really suppose she couldve strangled her? It just seems it was probably the husband with his past marriages.

  • @Cat_festation
    @Cat_festation Год назад +309

    A perfect (albeit tragic) Mother’s Day tale about motherly intuition & devotion. Brava Mary Jane 👏

    • @MsAubrey
      @MsAubrey Год назад +15

      I had a terrible feeling about a guy my daughter dated briefly. I’m so glad that she listened.
      That guy is a psycho. I hope he doesn’t do something terrible to some young lady in the future, but I certainly have my doubts that he’ll be able to control himself. I met the kid’s dad too… the psycho doesn’t fall far from the psycho tree.
      Sometimes moms just know.

    • @X3AmySarah
      @X3AmySarah Год назад +6

      @@MsAubrey that’s terrifying! I’m glad your daughter got away from him! I hope he’s leaving her alone too!
      Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️

    • @MsAubrey
      @MsAubrey Год назад +2

      @@X3AmySarah oh yeah. This was about 5 years ago.

    • @theeggtimertictic1136
      @theeggtimertictic1136 Год назад +2

      I do think it's pure intuition ... a mother's bond is strong.

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Год назад +1

      ​@@MsAubrey that's not true actually.... It's just that it proves right a few times outta luck and gets mentioned so many times...

  • @smdursoii
    @smdursoii Год назад +56

    Mary Jane's ghost-Zona encounter was way more intense than the run of the mill ghostly visitation. Zona sure took it to the next level!

  • @SusuIAm
    @SusuIAm Год назад +807

    Imagine someone being convicted on a ghost story today. It would never happen. You can walk in with DNA proof and sometimes THAT isn’t even enough. Another great storytelling session MrBallen! ❤

    • @ShaunHensley
      @ShaunHensley Год назад +7

      It’s up to a jury

    • @dont-touch-mepg1392
      @dont-touch-mepg1392 Год назад +34

      Bro the mom pushed her daughter down the stairs and made this shit up. Anyone that believes other wise is INSASNE!

    • @mreous333
      @mreous333 Год назад +10

      Does ectoplasm serve as evidence? The Ghostbusters might plead the case. 😂

    • @pugnacious6290
      @pugnacious6290 Год назад +92

      @@dont-touch-mepg1392 It’s just a complete coincidence that Erasmus was constantly concealing his wife’s neck after she was dead, then?

    • @cricketandgraham8644
      @cricketandgraham8644 Год назад +54

      @@dont-touch-mepg1392 source: trust me bro

  • @rizkiramadhan9266
    @rizkiramadhan9266 Год назад +296

    Man I miss horror stories like these. Keep them coming, brother!

  • @ejune0381
    @ejune0381 Год назад +503

    I cannot image how much emotion that mother felt. Losing her daughter and just that intuition that something was wrong. Such a crazy story.

    • @EyeOfThePhi
      @EyeOfThePhi Год назад +6

      imagine the emotion that, I, a father of a transgender daughter feels living in Florida. It's about the same amount of emotion I would bet.

    • @Fmanzo10
      @Fmanzo10 Год назад +27

      @@EyeOfThePhi please! Your child is alive. And not being able to make irreversible life altering decisions until one is an adult is not murder.

    • @jlt131
      @jlt131 Год назад +18

      @@EyeOfThePhi I imagine you do have a lot of emotion about that, but what a weird place to bring it up.

    • @EyeOfThePhi
      @EyeOfThePhi Год назад

      @@Fmanzo10 it's quite literally trans genocide and I don't have the money to move to a safe state where the governor does not want my daughter de*d

    • @EyeOfThePhi
      @EyeOfThePhi Год назад

      @@jlt131 I can no longer stay silent when trans genocide is being committed in red states all over the country

  • @mreous333
    @mreous333 Год назад +423

    This story needs to be made into a movie told in the same chronology as told here. It would be a good ghost story flick if it was produced right.

    • @cookiesnmilk9200
      @cookiesnmilk9200 Год назад +15

      👻💯💯💯

    • @The_drone_viking
      @The_drone_viking Год назад +3

      It has been! This amazing story was the basis of the beloved Disney movie Coco

    • @itsame9780
      @itsame9780 Год назад +20

      ​@@The_drone_viking 😂😂 come on now really? I don't see any similarities between this story and Coco except ghosts.

    • @Auriculatus
      @Auriculatus Год назад +1

      ​@@The_drone_viking say what now? That isn't true at all 😂

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Год назад +1

      22:38 that's injustice to him.... Why would he do that for no reason?? He was provoked by his wife and was forced to react as per her actions........ When gender roles get reversed then its called self defense and women get supported by the society.......... No feminist talks against these cruel double standards against men......

  • @moonflower9403
    @moonflower9403 11 месяцев назад +67

    This story gave me chills for multiple reasons. One of which being I broke my neck at c2, have had many surgeries. It was an event I don’t speak about. The connection between the mom and her daughter was strong. The mom cleared away the background noise long enough to listen

  • @arifuretagamer
    @arifuretagamer 9 месяцев назад +45

    This was an eerie story and reminds me of those old horror movies, but knowing about her death, it makes this story all the more tragic. Why are people so evil?

    • @MeowingCat835
      @MeowingCat835 2 месяца назад

      Idk as well why people are so cruel and violent... Maybe they feel untouchable?

  • @Blackrider2076
    @Blackrider2076 Год назад +72

    I love how The Lung just knows every language ever spoken.😂

  • @meriambenouis5318
    @meriambenouis5318 Год назад +737

    Having never heard of this story before, i caught myself thinking about how considerate and caring erasmus was sending his helper over as he worked late. To think that he could have gotten away with this murder and go on to do more. What a story!

    • @I_am_Katsu
      @I_am_Katsu Год назад +41

      @@7ShadowMaiden7 That's why you don't check the comments before watching the video

    • @meriambenouis5318
      @meriambenouis5318 Год назад +17

      @@7ShadowMaiden7 you're bound to find a spoiler sooner or later!

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Год назад +8

      ​@@meriambenouis5318 22:38 that's injustice to him.... Why would he do that for no reason?? He was provoked by his wife and was forced to react as per her actions........ When gender roles get reversed then its called self defense and women get supported by the society.......... No feminist talks against these cruel double standards against men......

    • @meriambenouis5318
      @meriambenouis5318 Год назад +32

      @@Logicalsane lol, I am in no way a feminist. My husband would attest to that.
      So you don't think that there are people, men and women who attack others whilst being completely unprovoked? Who prey upon 'weaker' people???? The story mentioned nothing of the wife provoking him.
      But let's just say that she did annoy him at times, beating her up is still not excusable.
      The only justified situation I can think of is if she came at him with a weapon to hurt/kill him to which he pushed her down the stairs in self defense. Only excuse.

    • @shrinkwrap1770
      @shrinkwrap1770 Год назад

      ​@@LogicalsaneDo you fucking hear yourself?!

  • @hapax-si2fd
    @hapax-si2fd 11 месяцев назад +26

    Long time fan, and born and raised West Virginian, I have to say this all happened just a few miles from my home. Seen the sign a thousand times, finally got into this story a few years ago and as MrBallen says this is supposedly true. It 💯 happened and everyone in the town believed it at the time.

    • @MarkusBenedictly
      @MarkusBenedictly 8 месяцев назад +1

      Well, what other explanation for this event is available, apart from the story we heard here in the video? I can't figure out how else the mother could have had that precise hint about the murder.

    • @lsoutinho
      @lsoutinho 7 месяцев назад

      @@MarkusBenedictly cause probably she killed her daughter... Remember that the husband was working at the shop with his eleven year old helper when the crime happened.

  • @Strellok100
    @Strellok100 Год назад +24

    That build up to the ghost part and the ghost part itself with images and sound effects gave me shivers. I love stories that give me shivers

  • @lululopez2585
    @lululopez2585 Год назад +866

    After 15 months, I finally did it. I have watched ALL of the MrBallen videos and have caught up. Thanks Mr Ballen, I have no idea what I’m gonna do with my life now that there isn’t a endless supply of strange dark and mysterious videos for me to escape reality to. Guess I’ll finally go check out the podcast 😊

    • @pappazmurf
      @pappazmurf Год назад +57

      I stopped watching for like a year just to binge watch all the new ones again

    • @shyguy9651
      @shyguy9651 Год назад +16

      Trust me u won't regret it switching to the podcast, am already waiting for Thursdays own.

    • @rebeccajay2262
      @rebeccajay2262 Год назад +3

      Did you watch them in order? I'd love to do that! How did you find them in order????

    • @minecraftFTW326
      @minecraftFTW326 Год назад +12

      @@rebeccajay2262 uhhh, you go to his videos then scroll all the way to the bottom then start from there like use ur head it’s not hard honey

    • @lululopez2585
      @lululopez2585 Год назад +13

      @@rebeccajay2262 I went to his channel, clicked on videos, clicked on latest and scrolled all the way down. I had to take a lot of screen shots to remember where I left off

  • @marymorris4064
    @marymorris4064 Год назад +269

    This was the best retelling of this story! Thank you for covering the Greenbrier Ghost!

    • @miranda13c
      @miranda13c Год назад +11

      Are you from WV too? I am from Beckley! I go to Lewisburg often and also for the WV state fair. It’s so pretty.

    • @juspete5527
      @juspete5527 Год назад

      ​@@miranda13c you Beckley people need to stay in Beckley. Don't need your nonsense around these parts.

    • @marymorris4064
      @marymorris4064 Год назад +9

      @@miranda13c grew up in Frankford! I've lived other places but there's no place like WV. The history of the area is magnificent.

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Год назад

      ​@@miranda13c 22:38 that's injustice to him.... Why would he do that for no reason?? He was provoked by his wife and was forced to react as per her actions........ When gender roles get reversed then its called self defense and women get supported by the society.......... No feminist talks against these cruel double standards against men......

    • @damoncarter7752
      @damoncarter7752 Год назад

      ​@@Logicalsane m

  • @MiaMaven
    @MiaMaven 18 дней назад

    This was so good! That mother and daughter had such a strong bond even in the afterlife.

  • @hraefn1821
    @hraefn1821 8 месяцев назад +26

    The intense focus on meditative prayer interests me the most. SO MUCH concentration, determination, energy, thought and willpower...if spirits are real it makes perfect sense that such a method could work. It parallels many other cultures who have their own version of meditation or prayer in order to commune with the dead. That's some serious dedication. The amount of mental and physical energy that must have sapped out of the woman.

  • @SeverusSnapeHBP
    @SeverusSnapeHBP Год назад +56

    Just imagine how conflicted the mother was. She prays so hard for a miracle but when it happens she is so terrified because even though it's her loving daughter, coughing up dirt and looking dark would scare the sh!t out of anyone 👻

    • @christineeversole4974
      @christineeversole4974 Год назад +1

      Maybe the spirit had to re-enter the body to make herself be seen and heard because the spirit is bright and uses a telepathic speech. Being that her mother is so devastated, she returned to the body to make it happen, the story told, and the mother could find peace on earth. I listen to interviews with NDE experiencers who tell their stories through interviews, and they speak of the spirit being bright light. Anyway, I love the way he tells his stories ❤️

  • @truth_hunter
    @truth_hunter Год назад +167

    This story also shows that our parents can sense things about people especially our love interest that we are too blind to notice. The mom never liked him it was probably more than just his older age. So this man just acted all emotional during the funeral to pretend he’s devastated of his wife’s death. I’m glad the mom was able to look past the trauma of her own daughter dying and find out what really happened.

    • @ece282
      @ece282 Год назад +7

      it’s was his older age and aura/behavior ,,, he was too old for her and one has to wonder what he was doing before her since he is not young,,,he had other relationships and partners… what happened to them. her mother was amazing woman and looking out for her.

    • @zachsiner383
      @zachsiner383 Год назад

      Mother knows best is a bs saying tho. All the Karen’s out there are just impowered to treat their son in laws like shit because they just “have a feeling” that’s not how the real world works.

    • @andrewmc147
      @andrewmc147 Год назад +1

      Nah sometimes parents are just protecting their bullshit too

    • @andrewmc147
      @andrewmc147 Год назад +3

      Lol wth. So you saying if there's an age gap that that insinuates a problem? Silly

    • @truth_hunter
      @truth_hunter Год назад

      @@andrewmc147 no, I can be a problem if the older person tries to use that as a reason to control someone. You’re silly for assuming stuff. And look at all the people who agree with me. How many agree with you? 😆

  • @bigwinterhat
    @bigwinterhat 5 месяцев назад +2

    you missed my favorite part of zona's story, which was that her ghost told her mother the food that her husband didn't want for dinner was jam and bread. when they pulled her up for the second autopsy, her stomach revealed she had eaten jam and bread very soon before her passing

  • @alan-dx2zf
    @alan-dx2zf 9 месяцев назад +12

    Mr Ballen. You have kept me in spooky stories for a lifetime. My grand children always ask me to tell them a spooky story before they go to sleep and I get to scare the bejesus out of them. I wouldn't mind but Harry is 24 years old and Alice is 26 years old!😂 keep it real mate.

  • @marieatherton2073
    @marieatherton2073 Год назад +593

    Another brilliant strange, dark and mysterious story by the world's favourite storyteller ✌🏼

    • @Zhana808
      @Zhana808 Год назад +12

      I agree, I’ve never heard of this story and it’s always awesome to get a new story told by Mr. Ballen.

    • @JessiOz2k07
      @JessiOz2k07 Год назад +6

      America isnt the “world”.

    • @pauledunn
      @pauledunn Год назад +17

      @@JessiOz2k07 I bet you're fun at parties.

    • @raede2533
      @raede2533 Год назад +1

      😆 this is clearly bull

    • @williepearl278
      @williepearl278 Год назад +18

      @@JessiOz2k07People from other countries also watch his channel not just Americans.

  • @jessicamarie4209
    @jessicamarie4209 Год назад +248

    Imagine thinking you got away with murder and then you get caught because a ghost ratted you out

    • @cheritotten7477
      @cheritotten7477 Год назад +3

      Right!!

    • @boneitch
      @boneitch 7 месяцев назад +1

      Typical 😒

    • @profeta4177
      @profeta4177 6 месяцев назад +2

      "Ratted" isn't the word here, more like "Testified you out".

    • @vampire9545
      @vampire9545 3 месяца назад

      More like imagine in grief then accused of murder and wrongfully convicted because of something that's not real like idk a ghost

  • @fabf7133
    @fabf7133 Год назад +15

    Weird how everybody seems to believe her ghost story. What if she murdered her daughter and had all this knowledge because she did it and wanted to frame Erasmus because she hated him already ?
    Did she have an alibi?? Seems there's no motive so...
    The only thing incriminating imo is the scarf

    • @icant8027
      @icant8027 5 месяцев назад +4

      I know this is 6 months ago but why did erasmus not notify the doctor of the neck mark which he should have obviouslly seen when he got home and when he put the scarf around her neck and the wives before zona can also be evidence such as one leaving him for being abusive which meant that he was really abusive. So the evidence kinda goes against him

  • @rewardingyoutubeviewers3658
    @rewardingyoutubeviewers3658 Год назад +23

    He is the BEST story teller ever!! He needs to do audio books 💙

  • @tonksbond
    @tonksbond Год назад +524

    This story is so interesting even for people who don't believe in ghosts. Through a psychological perspective, we can suppose that the mother captured signs of the abuse in an unconscious level, as well as the tell tale signs of the cause of death during the funeral. An unnoticed glimpse of her daughter's neck that stuck to the unconscious part of her mind. This is fascinating.

    • @DylanTT17
      @DylanTT17 Год назад +43

      I love your take on this, that is the most likely explanation it seems.

    • @roadArt132
      @roadArt132 Год назад +64

      Also, of course, that the husband was making it all about himself.. and she could see straight through him and his phoniness

    • @SolarDNA
      @SolarDNA Год назад +4

      This is the way.

    • @Seajack64
      @Seajack64 Год назад +106

      That's only if you presume that the verdict was correct.
      If you do not presume the ghost story is true and review the case, what you have is the mother providing details of the murder that only the murderer would know.
      By today's standards, that would make her the prime suspect at the absolute minimum.

    • @Martin0202M
      @Martin0202M Год назад +2

      Yeah maybe her mother has some kind of ability idk lol

  • @TheChosenRed
    @TheChosenRed Год назад +154

    Just got off a 14hr flight and during it I watched this episode. Best 23mins and 45secs of those 14hrs! Mr Ballen, I salute you sir!

    • @katiefreebie
      @katiefreebie Год назад +2

      i also just watched this on my flight! was so grateful he posted just before my flight!!!

    • @johnshaj2540
      @johnshaj2540 Год назад

      @@katiefreebie do you mind me asking where did you fly to? 🙃

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Год назад

      22:38 that's injustice to him.... Why would he do that for no reason?? He was provoked by his wife and was forced to react as per her actions........ When gender roles get reversed then its called self defense and women get supported by the society.......... No feminist talks against these cruel double standards against men.......

    • @katiefreebie
      @katiefreebie Год назад

      @@johnshaj2540 vegas !

  • @tandismith5062
    @tandismith5062 11 месяцев назад +6

    I love this story. I'm from WV and we told this story over the campfire and visited the home

  • @aannddrryyaa
    @aannddrryyaa Год назад +80

    Your gift for storytelling is above and beyond. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

  • @johnhein2539
    @johnhein2539 Год назад +446

    Love how metal this ghost vision was. Either supernatural forces, miracles, or mental crisis+mother's instincts, none of them skimp on the freaky visual details.

    • @bradsanders407
      @bradsanders407 Год назад +26

      Most likely hallucinations brought on by lack of sleep and the trauma of losing a kid. For whatever reason no one talks about how the "ghost" got the cause of death wrong. She died from asphyxiation not from a broken neck.

    • @tiamod
      @tiamod Год назад +33

      Not to mention, what a way to traumatize your already grieving mother! Came off more as demonic than ghostly.
      You’d just think if it was actually her and she were there to give her mom info, she would have been less… dramatic?

    • @janiprice6117
      @janiprice6117 Год назад +4

      ​@@tiamod I was thinking the same thing 😂

    • @StrikerEureka85
      @StrikerEureka85 Год назад +9

      @@bradsanders407 i noticed that but it's still impressive that the "ghost" specifically mentioned the neck when no one had given it any thought.

    • @jaganmayjagan3277
      @jaganmayjagan3277 Год назад +2

      😂😂

  • @Disgruntled_Old_Man
    @Disgruntled_Old_Man Год назад +391

    Oh yeah. I remember this story. This was the first time in U.S. Judicial history that a ghost got a person incarcerated.

    • @theophrastusbombastus1359
      @theophrastusbombastus1359 Год назад +16

      The first time? Have there been any more?

    • @jeremyblanchard7776
      @jeremyblanchard7776 Год назад +2

      Reminds me of Ghostbusters

    • @TyeArtisik
      @TyeArtisik Год назад +1

      ​@@theophrastusbombastus1359 🤦🏾‍♀️..

    • @kingkoopa2831
      @kingkoopa2831 Год назад +29

      Yeah this case was crazy. The mother had motive to make up a story, it was stated she hated him since they first met. I don’t know if he actually killed her or not but we need evidence to determine that. Not “her ghost told me he did it”

    • @HWarner
      @HWarner Год назад

      @@kingkoopa2831 They had the evidence because they exhumed the body.

  • @LitteredNGlitter
    @LitteredNGlitter 11 месяцев назад +4

    I am so happy that almost everyone got out alive. Now I'm even happier that I found this channel. 😀I'm a MrBallen fan for life!

  • @Masqueesha
    @Masqueesha 13 дней назад

    I’ve never in my life scrolled back to the beginning of an ad to watch it again until today. 😂

  • @mischievousone1232
    @mischievousone1232 Год назад +310

    Although this is an extremely sad story 😢 at the same time it was intriguing how Zona spoke from the grave to not only serve justice to a murderous husband but to give her mother closure with the truth about her death. RIP Zona 🙏🏻

    • @X3AmySarah
      @X3AmySarah Год назад +9

      @Mbita Acoustic no one click that link it’s a scam and they’ll hack you 🙃

    • @uranium3111
      @uranium3111 Год назад +2

      @@X3AmySarah Oh yes please hack me

    • @X3AmySarah
      @X3AmySarah Год назад +1

      @@uranium3111 no.

    • @KatrinaJoseph
      @KatrinaJoseph Год назад +1

      I doubt her daughter's "ghost" visited her. Mary Jane's instincts against the husband was correct right from the start and she knew what a low life he was. She made up the ghost story to make her accusations against him more convincing and also to garner attention so that her daughter's grave could be opened and justice be served. She was an intelligent woman and a caring mother.

    • @Seajack64
      @Seajack64 Год назад +11

      Or it could be an extremely sad story of injustice where a murderous mother got away with murdering her daughter, then framed her daughter's husband by using information about the murder that only the murderer could have known.

  • @ravengatos7844
    @ravengatos7844 Год назад +347

    John, thank you so much for telling this story so well. As a West Virginian, we learned about this case in West Virginia History in the 8th grade, and I have always been fascinated by it. The house Zona died in still stands to this day, by the way.

  • @danevanzweden3424
    @danevanzweden3424 9 месяцев назад +16

    One of the best stories..
    His dramatic theatrical grieving is a sign of guilt. Murders tend to be overly emotional and overly theatrical to try and cover up their guilt. Sociopaths don't understand normal human emotions so they act it out best they can.

  • @MeatMaticus
    @MeatMaticus 10 месяцев назад +1

    I haven't had this many chills from a Mr. Ballen since, "Do you know how to get to Bell's Canyon?"

  • @EveryWayWorks
    @EveryWayWorks Год назад +83

    Always a good day when Mr. Ballen uploads :)

  • @midnightdreams777
    @midnightdreams777 Год назад +17

    Laying in bed watching this. The house is quiet, I'm all into this story, headphones on, then that dang frog popped up and scared me so bad I jumped. I was not expecting that 😂

    • @mss_puppeteer1036
      @mss_puppeteer1036 7 месяцев назад +2

      Omfg i just had the same exact reaction with the frog !!!! Im sitting outside by the door in the dark 🫠🫠🫠

  • @khaboda1
    @khaboda1 Год назад +2

    I die from laughter from papa and Seagull Lung..😅😂 killing me

  • @jerrydavis905
    @jerrydavis905 Год назад +5

    My thoughts are the mother was choking her because the mother was first upset about her daughter’s marriage, then about the pregnancy. Choked her daughter in a fit of rage and pushed her down the stairs, which broke her daughter’s neck. Throw out the “ghost testimony “ and it makes total sense. No other evidence was presented so how did the mother truly know?

    • @vedantanandan9795
      @vedantanandan9795 5 месяцев назад +2

      I don't believe in ghosts but I also don't believe that the mother killed Zona. The fact that Erasmus had been through 2 marriages, one ending with the wife dying in a "freak accident" and the other ending with divorce due to him being abusive points towards him being the murderer.
      My theory is that being the mother, Zona most probably would've told her about the abuse she was going through. The mother must've seen through Erasmus's fake crying and dodgy behaviour at the funeral and must've figured out it was his doing. Also seeing that everyone else was buying into his act must've made her come up with an elaborate story so that people believe HER and not his fake ass.

    • @TheKnellBelle
      @TheKnellBelle 5 месяцев назад +1

      I'm assuming Zona's mother had an alibi for the time of death. Also, I don't think most women have the strength to crush another adult's windpipe. You would also probably be able to tell from the placement of the marks on the neck the size of the hands as well.

  • @venomousnate7263
    @venomousnate7263 Год назад +111

    You know it will never be old by saying how amazing of a storyteller Mr Ballen is. Just so articulate and descriptive with his words. It could be used as examples in speech classes in school.

    • @Sandemik
      @Sandemik Год назад +1

      Articulate? He says "all of THE sudden" instead of "all of A sudden" and "errmenber" instead of "remember". Not that articulate really.

    • @bradsanders407
      @bradsanders407 Год назад

      Constant flailing of the hands and arms with piped-in sound effects should not be taught in speech classes. Quite the opposite really.

    • @Zhana808
      @Zhana808 Год назад +8

      @@Sandemik @Brad Sanders ​ yet here you are like the rest of us watching his video as soon as it’s posted lol

    • @Smokey420Greenleaf
      @Smokey420Greenleaf Год назад +1

      you might want to look into some English classes too.

    • @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206
      @sweetmissypetuniawilson9206 Год назад

      I thought his mom does all the writing?

  • @rachelpatterson7247
    @rachelpatterson7247 Год назад +113

    I love when you do stories on the paranormal or ghost. They are my favorite!!! Loved this story. I had never heard it before. Mother’s intuition is crazy accurate. What a great story to do on Mother’s Day weekend.

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Год назад

      22:38 that's injustice to him.... Why would he do that for no reason?? He was provoked by his wife and was forced to react as per her actions........ When gender roles get reversed then its called self defense and women get supported by the society.......... No feminist talks against these cruel double standards against men.......

  • @kathryndueck
    @kathryndueck 2 месяца назад

    When you described how hatefully the mother-in-law was looking at an inconsolable Erasmus during the funeral, I started to think maybe she was this evil mother who killed her daughter to cause the man she despised as much grief as possible. Like, if I can't have my daughter, neither can you. And then when you described how dishevelled and distraught she was in the weeks following the funeral, I totally thought her daughter's spirit was haunting her to get revenge. Little did I know the truth was even more bizarre and heartbreaking. Thanks for another fantastic retelling!

  • @mydarkrituals
    @mydarkrituals 10 месяцев назад +33

    Sounds about right for someone who died a violent death, especially one quite recent and unsolved. My husband died a violent death and when i scattered his ashes, he was walking Behind me, right behind me, almost up against my back.. and I was too terrified to turn and face him. Even your dearest loved ones can seem scary after they've passed. It depends on a lot of things.

    • @Whoami691
      @Whoami691 7 месяцев назад +2

      because we consider death to be truly final.
      When it is not final your brain struggles to process it.

    • @Riva2023
      @Riva2023 7 месяцев назад

      So who was involved in his death? Was it violent and unsolved? Why would you be afraid to face him?

    • @_.LZ._
      @_.LZ._ 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@Whoami691Death is final

    • @Whoami691
      @Whoami691 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@_.LZ._ see, you can't process the fact it might not be.
      You are so sure if your conviction you cannot even entertain any other possibility.
      If death is so final how comes we can revive people?

    • @_.LZ._
      @_.LZ._ 6 месяцев назад

      @@Whoami691 yet we can't and have never revived someone, unless they weren't actually dead

  • @angrypossumsx1259
    @angrypossumsx1259 Год назад +408

    Thanks John (and Lungy) what an incredible tale and so satisfying that an abusive murderer who thought he’d gotten away with it … didn’t.

    • @MrMagoo-rg8er
      @MrMagoo-rg8er Год назад +11

      Yeah no evidence just a ghost story and the fact Mary Jane hated him for no reason from the beginning.

    • @MrMagoo-rg8er
      @MrMagoo-rg8er Год назад +10

      Soo if I claim a ghost told me you committed a crime that should be enough to but you in prison?

    • @titansfan2104
      @titansfan2104 Год назад +5

      ​@@MrMagoo-rg8er exactly. Sounds like the killer got off because a bunch of idiots believed her story.

    • @EyeOfThePhi
      @EyeOfThePhi Год назад

      this video literally proves that all men (especially white men) are trash

    • @Kiwi_kiki15
      @Kiwi_kiki15 Год назад +3

      @@MrMagoo-rg8er But her neck was broken also..

  • @dustinice1077
    @dustinice1077 Год назад +53

    What I love about this guy, he is genuinely and truly a good, solid human being and it radiates. It's nice to see one of the good guys get a break and become so successful and hopefully wealthy & able to live a financially free life all while doing something he truly loves.
    Happy for you Mr. B.

    • @hayleybrown1910
      @hayleybrown1910 Год назад +2

      His energy and humor is A1!

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Год назад

      22:38 that's injustice to him.... Why would he do that for no reason?? He was provoked by his wife and was forced to react as per her actions........ When gender roles get reversed then its called self defense and women get supported by the society.......... No feminist talks against these cruel double standards against men......

  • @jamesters5257
    @jamesters5257 21 день назад

    It cracks me up every time he laughs at himself during all the advertisement skits! 😂

  • @OGdirty1Kanobi
    @OGdirty1Kanobi 10 месяцев назад +20

    The immersion we get with Mr. ballen makes him feel like a long-time friend, we all want to hear stories from

  • @terryp7823
    @terryp7823 Год назад +294

    Wow, unbelievable story. That poor woman suffered at the hands of her abusive husband and even died because of him. I hope she rests in peace.

    • @Sharkdog11b
      @Sharkdog11b Год назад +17

      You don’t know that she could have fallen down the stares when she was that sick and her mom hated him so much and was so narcissistic she could have framed him

    • @Sharkdog11b
      @Sharkdog11b Год назад +4

      But you’re probably right

    • @aldiboronti
      @aldiboronti Год назад +1

      Unbelievable indeed. Come on, Mr Ballen, have you really run out of true stories that you need to dig up this hogwash? I didn't think you were so credulous.

    • @shmainemarie9383
      @shmainemarie9383 Год назад +3

      Heyyyy. Not trying to be rude or anything like that but could you maybe put a spoiler warning? Sorry if this is just you hypothesising I’m only half way through 😅

    • @rebeccajade9779
      @rebeccajade9779 Год назад +3

      @@shmainemarie9383 I know me to I always read the comments while listen and was guttered when I read this. Ruined the story

  • @iclark2400
    @iclark2400 Год назад +105

    The lesson: sometimes moms just know. I absolutely love your storytelling Mr. Ballen I had never heard of this paranormal story before but it's a fascinating one, rest in peace Zona 🙏🏻

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Год назад

      22:38 that's injustice to him.... Why would he do that for no reason?? He was provoked by his wife and was forced to react as per her actions........ When gender roles get reversed then its called self defense and women get supported by the society.......... No feminist talks against these cruel double standards against men......

    • @LeonCamero
      @LeonCamero 11 месяцев назад +1

      @Logicalsane There are husbands that kills their wives just out of anger and vice-versa. Its not rare to find no motives behind it. Especially if one was just angry.

    • @tyreseforren6721
      @tyreseforren6721 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@LeonCameroexactly

  • @dylandoc7174
    @dylandoc7174 Год назад +2

    I grew up in the town where that prison is. It’s supposed to be one of the most haunted in the country. Moundsville WV

  • @honkhonk1712
    @honkhonk1712 Год назад +1

    This is the case that our law teacher talked about in our introductory classes and how ghost also have a history in law, but it was not in that detail. This video helped a lot!

  • @mikeoxmall6442
    @mikeoxmall6442 Год назад +163

    This ghost story was absolutely terrifying! I can't even imagine.

    • @hz6612
      @hz6612 Год назад +5

      Especially the part of moving with the head turned backwards ! I dont even want to imagine it

    • @CubeGodd
      @CubeGodd Год назад +5

      It's brave of you to admit it, brother.

    • @Ruebz_f30
      @Ruebz_f30 Год назад

      This one was just dumb and ridiculous.

  • @taryncarpenter4311
    @taryncarpenter4311 Год назад +25

    Happy Mother’s Day to your wife and all of the moms listening to their favorite story teller!💕

  • @wilfredostretz3350
    @wilfredostretz3350 Год назад +1

    Mr. Ballen this story happens to be one of your best in my opinion

  • @1ask2risk
    @1ask2risk Год назад +2

    This area of WV is especially strange. Droop Mountain State Park, you can hear cannon fire and yelling from the hills nearby. Very entertaining for new visitors.

  • @malindatrapanese3821
    @malindatrapanese3821 Год назад +467

    Yay! I have been missing the eerie paranormal stories from the early Mr. Ballen stories that first sucked me into "the strange, dark & unusual told in story format." Thank you so much for taking a break away from the overly done true crime stories flooding youtube.

    • @buatn
      @buatn Год назад +13

      Same here! Super glad for this episode 👏

    • @Sandra071285
      @Sandra071285 Год назад +12

      I dont agree, paranormal stories are just that.. stories. Its so obviously fake and that is all i can think about while listening. But of course we do not need to agree on this 😁

    • @garymccallum667
      @garymccallum667 Год назад +5

      ​@@Sandra071285 I so agree with you & these are my least favourite episodes of MrB.
      And since it is Mr b I'll watch it anyway.
      Supernatural stories blow though.

    • @amandaburkhalter36
      @amandaburkhalter36 Год назад +13

      Yes, so much agree! These are the stories, the paranormal, the ghost stories, and the ," ...and all she could hear was this scratching sound!" Kinds of stories!! Which there's never a bad Ballen story, yeah that's not going to happen lol, but you're so right about that! Did you ever hear the reason he started this? The very true story of what happened to ONLY him(which was odd bc two others were there and not going through it, being tortured by it, and it wasn't even HIS HOUSE!), when he was at his childhood friend's cabin? It's bone chilling, if you haven't seen it, do watch it!👀 👍

    • @dangamaas
      @dangamaas Год назад +18

      ​@Sandra Helena Toft Petersen you could choose not to listen to the paranormal stories. 🙄

  • @SigmaSlayerHalder
    @SigmaSlayerHalder Год назад +354

    I love the way he tells stories. He is one of the best storytellers ever.

    • @tentinquarantino3005
      @tentinquarantino3005 Год назад +1

      L comment

    • @dawnduckworth593
      @dawnduckworth593 10 месяцев назад +4

      The ads with Lungy just get weirder and sillier. They are a crazy little break to the dark and mysterious.

    • @leilanitaylor4354
      @leilanitaylor4354 10 месяцев назад +7

      One of? He is THE best. Who else comes close to his storytelling? Blasphemy!

    • @mackenzie1755
      @mackenzie1755 8 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@tentinquarantino3005if your not gonna be respectful why even leave a comment

    • @sus527
      @sus527 7 месяцев назад +1

      Not the best, it very simple and raw like a town dude telling stories in camping trip or in a gathering that's the best part about it

  • @theWUisCOMINthru
    @theWUisCOMINthru 7 месяцев назад +3

    A blacksmith named Shue… That’s like an ice cream man named Cohn.

  • @nnymeia7663
    @nnymeia7663 2 месяца назад

    i love the way you tell stories. many other youtubers have this low almost chill voice who kind of get me to sleep and most of the times i get distracted and miss some points (doesn't help that english is not my native language 😅). but the way you put so much energy into the story makes the experience so much more intense and interesting! thank you so much for your work😊

  • @robertthompsonii6657
    @robertthompsonii6657 Год назад +615

    How bizarre would it be if we saw a paranormal episode of MrBallen being contacted by the ghost of a viewer to help solve there case…

    • @josephromeo7541
      @josephromeo7541 Год назад +12

      Good idea for a April fool's video 😎😅

    • @raymondaranda8716
      @raymondaranda8716 Год назад +26

      Their*

    • @bradsanders407
      @bradsanders407 Год назад

      Well it would be fake just like every other paranormal story. How did no one bring up the discrepancy between the "ghost" insinuating he broke her neck when in reality he choked her to death? Whatever the case good on her mom getting the lazy and incompetent prosecutor and medical examiner to actually do their job.

    • @robertthompsonii6657
      @robertthompsonii6657 Год назад +10

      @@raymondaranda8716 🤦‍♂️

    • @missmissy_90
      @missmissy_90 Год назад +20

      @@robertthompsonii6657
      You're a good man Robert. I've stopped responding to Grammer police.
      Great comment and we all knew what you meant. 😀

  • @toridas
    @toridas Год назад +334

    It's been awhile since you told a paranormal story! We need more!

    • @mason7067
      @mason7067 Год назад

      This isn't paranormal, the mother killed the Zona.

    • @sr32k2
      @sr32k2 Год назад +3

      @@mason7067 how, when, & where did she kill Zona?

    • @mason7067
      @mason7067 Год назад +2

      @@sr32k2 Strangulation, as soon as she heard about the pregnancy, probably at the bottom of the stairs.

    • @dont-touch-mepg1392
      @dont-touch-mepg1392 Год назад +4

      ​@@mason7067 THANK U! OMG! I'm writing the same comment. At least some ppl have critical thinking skills! The mom pushed her down the stairs most likely for being pregnant or something and the mom hated the guy and set him up!

    • @dont-touch-mepg1392
      @dont-touch-mepg1392 Год назад

      ​@@mason7067 na pushed down the stairs.

  • @katrinarobinson1037
    @katrinarobinson1037 7 месяцев назад +2

    "Now do you see what he did to me?"
    That sentence gave me chills. I hope the mother and the ghost can heal.

  • @Rachwitch
    @Rachwitch 7 месяцев назад +2

    In Brazil there was a case in which a letter from a deceased young man helped acquit his best friend in his trial. The friend was being tried on the guys murder, but claimed it was an accident when they were playing with a gun. The deceased guy's letter was so convincing to his parents due to the details it had that it was accepted as evidence in the trial. The medium who channeled the guy's spirit was know to write letters and books from deceased authors. His name was Chico Xavier and was very well known and loved in Brazil.

  • @jamesericpham4139
    @jamesericpham4139 Год назад +56

    I still remember watching his uploads when he only had 1k subscribers...happy to see how far he's come in such a short period. Although I've already known or heard most the story he re-tells, I've always enjoyed his method of telling them👍

    • @JohnDoe-qz1ql
      @JohnDoe-qz1ql Год назад

      Subbed since be4 50k... I think

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Год назад

      22:38 that's injustice to him.... Why would he do that for no reason?? He was provoked by his wife and was forced to react as per her actions........ When gender roles get reversed then its called self defense and women get supported by the society.......... No feminist talks against these cruel double standards against men.......

  • @malaxmels4929
    @malaxmels4929 Год назад +20

    This story is like straight out of a horror movie, definitely strange, dark, and mysterious though

  • @YouTubeIsTrashAssGarbage
    @YouTubeIsTrashAssGarbage 6 месяцев назад +1

    dude that ghost picture is mad disturbing... I had hallucinations caused by severe malnutrition because of eating disorder and long story short I saw a ghost in my room and weirdly enough, the ghost I saw looked identical to the ghost in the picture of this video.... that really startled me and gave me a mild PTSD flash backs lol.....

  • @rachelroseg9295
    @rachelroseg9295 Год назад +1

    Just started to embark on the Mr. Ballen story journey. I'm always working, but it's nice to finally relax and lose myself in these stories. Thank you for captivating the masses!!

  • @margymorgan97
    @margymorgan97 Год назад +114

    I was born and raised in Greenbrier county WV and have heard this story my whole life and have visited her grave. She is the first known ghost to ever solve her own death. Its recorded in our courthouse. So glad u covered this. Ty for the entertainment you have provided me the last few years❤

    • @kimberlygenell8970
      @kimberlygenell8970 Год назад +4

      I lived in greenbrier county a town called rainelle

    • @margymorgan97
      @margymorgan97 Год назад +4

      I'm originally from Ronceverte but lived in Rainelle too for awhile...have been in Beckley now for close to 10 yrs..

    • @mason7067
      @mason7067 Год назад +4

      I worry about your courts if this fiction is left on file.

    • @gagejernigan5277
      @gagejernigan5277 Год назад +2

      He did not kill her 😂

    • @dont-touch-mepg1392
      @dont-touch-mepg1392 Год назад +3

      u say wtf to the person saying the mom did it and NOT the one saying yea a ghost with dirt mouth who sucked the air out the room and walked around with backwards head smiling and telling a story about her death to the person who didn't shed a tear at the funeral vs the guy who was at work AND cried like shit AND apparently beat her cause he wanted meat when THATS ALL THEY ATE AT MEALS BACK THEN. Like, bro, for real? And he needs a mental evaluation?

  • @tangythang8668
    @tangythang8668 Год назад +64

    Ive been lookin for my next big obsession on RUclips and I finally found it. And I gotta give props to this man, simply telling stories with a graphic here and there and getting millions of views every video. If that’s not the dream job idk what is.

    • @NugChannel
      @NugChannel Год назад +7

      Be careful.
      That account who replied before me is a SCAM.
      They will promise to send you some gift that you choose from a list, then they will *ask money* for 'shipping fee'.

    • @christianmarx3249
      @christianmarx3249 Год назад +3

      imagine just discovering mrballen again 😩

    • @MrThomas864
      @MrThomas864 Год назад +6

      ​@@christianmarx3249that actually happened to me, I had seen a couple of his vids like 5 years ago n loved em but was not a big Ty watcher back then. Then this year I rediscover his channel n literally binged his entire library n can't wait for new releases ✌️❤️🇭🇲

    • @tylerk3616
      @tylerk3616 Год назад +3

      Another great channel like this is called The Why Files

    • @raymondtorres-gy8uj
      @raymondtorres-gy8uj Год назад

      @@tylerk3616 Totally!!! Yes he too is just super great....

  • @billbergendahl2911
    @billbergendahl2911 11 месяцев назад +1

    Having always lived in West Virginia I have heard this story before. Greenbrier County is not far from where I live.

  • @SNP-1999
    @SNP-1999 24 дня назад

    Fascinating story ! Believe it or not, the spirit lives on after mortal death, as this tragic story proves.

  • @PatyM00N
    @PatyM00N Год назад +22

    It’s Saturday!!! I wasn’t expecting a story today. What a nice surprise. Thank you, Mr. Ballen, and Happy Mothers Day to your beautiful wife and momma. 🤍🤍🤍

    • @zoltore23
      @zoltore23 Год назад

      Cringe.

    • @PatyM00N
      @PatyM00N Год назад

      @@zoltore23 K.

    • @laurenrowell9251
      @laurenrowell9251 Год назад

      @@zoltore23 I'm tired of you guys screwing with the comment section. This used to be a nice community of friendly people, and now we're being invaded by incels. Please grow up, but if can't do that get, try shutting your mouth if you don't have anything that adds to the positivity of MrBallen's posts, OK?

    • @laurenrowell9251
      @laurenrowell9251 Год назад

      mission accomplished! He erased hid comment!

  • @add_xtine775
    @add_xtine775 Год назад +7

    That's wild, perfect mother's Day video. The love of a mother is unlike anything. Happy mother's Day y'all!

    • @bcasey3639
      @bcasey3639 Год назад

      Is it Mothers day where you are?

    • @zoltore23
      @zoltore23 Год назад

      Ummm, I am not a mother. Y'all.

    • @add_xtine775
      @add_xtine775 Год назад

      @@bcasey3639 Yes

  • @kizmo2317
    @kizmo2317 2 месяца назад +1

    The story is even more amazing than Mr. Ballen's rendition. The ghost also accurately reported the exact location of her neck fracture (first cervical vertebra or "first joint").

  • @makaylaernst922
    @makaylaernst922 10 месяцев назад +2

    Love these kind of stories!! Keep em coming !! ❤

  • @herrowin
    @herrowin Год назад +20

    Why did you take the Mrballen Podcasts channel down but leave all the other ones up?

    • @BennyWonna
      @BennyWonna Год назад +1

      I liked that one too, it had the playlists organized well and the channel owner didn't profit off of MrBallen

    • @s5005
      @s5005 Год назад +1

      Because he moved it to Amazon where you have to pay for it. Don't you understand EVERYTHING is about money in this world he ain't doing all these stories just for the fun of it. He makes a shit load of money from them....

    • @herrowin
      @herrowin Год назад +2

      @@s5005 yeah but he was still making money off the videos on that channel. That and he left a bunch of other channels up that are doing the same thing, so it really doesn't make sense why he only took down one, my favorite one.

    • @tragediesrequiem1
      @tragediesrequiem1 Год назад

      Which channel are you talking about? I still see it.
      Is it this one?
      youtube.com/@MrBallenPodcasts2

    • @s5005
      @s5005 Год назад

      @@herrowin maybe because the podcasts are making the most money lol.

  • @kreativekhyla8276
    @kreativekhyla8276 Год назад +187

    I've been telling so many people here in Scotland to go follow you, my go to weekly dark, strange and mysterious story teller ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @sundance3595
      @sundance3595 Год назад +5

      well as a fellow scotsman i can confirm u are not the only one who watches him

    • @wandaphahl
      @wandaphahl Год назад +1

      Yes, 2 people from my extended family listens to Mr Ballen!!!

    • @BSR423
      @BSR423 Год назад +3

      🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Glasgow. I’d like to move back

    • @kreativekhyla8276
      @kreativekhyla8276 Год назад +3

      @@BSR423 that's were am fae....Posso 🙌

    • @speckledjim_
      @speckledjim_ Год назад +3

      ​@@kreativekhyla8276 Milton

  • @7ubukan828
    @7ubukan828 Год назад +3

    Wow, a ghost's testimony and a mother's intuition ! That's enough evidence for me 👏🏼

  • @countdankula2746
    @countdankula2746 11 месяцев назад +1

    Its great how he tells the same story from different perspectives, really giving you the full account.

  • @darladawn1111
    @darladawn1111 Год назад +113

    When I hear stories like this, I often wonder why it doesn't happen more often. Thank you for sharing this fascinating case.

    • @felixlee3991
      @felixlee3991 Год назад +7

      There are cases like this where the ghost helped detectives solved their cases. One of the cases is "Teresita Basa case" 😊 (sorry for my poor grammar)

    • @darladawn1111
      @darladawn1111 Год назад +2

      @@felixlee3991 great, thank you for the recommendation!

    • @lamaramariewilson6746
      @lamaramariewilson6746 Год назад +1

      @@felixlee3991Hi, going to look into that!😮

    • @brunoactis1104
      @brunoactis1104 Год назад

      There are two possible conclusions.
      1. They're not real, they're lucky psychosis. A coincidence.
      2. God is a hypocrite.
      I prefer to believe the 1st.

    • @kimcollins702
      @kimcollins702 Год назад +8

      Probably bc those people are rarely taken seriously because it’s not physical concrete proof

  • @mikeaustin8418
    @mikeaustin8418 Год назад +591

    What’s amazing about this guy is that if you look at his earliest videos he looks self conscious and unsure of himself. It’s fantastic how he’s developed, added humour and has become so popular. 👊

    • @karmaMatters123
      @karmaMatters123 Год назад +80

      Really?? I’m honestly shocked to read this. I’ve watched him since the beginning and myself along with many others have commented since the beginning, how amazing of a storyteller he was/is. That’s why he became so huge so fast. Honestly not trying to be argumentative I’m just really surprised that some people feel this way. Most of us think he was made to do this from day one hence why millions latched onto him within months of him starting his channel!

    • @timeghost82
      @timeghost82 Год назад +19

      @@karmaMatters123 it's true. I've been watching for what seems years. A few months back I watched some of his older videos again and you can definitely see and hear the difference. Also I think some of his earlier stuff was taken down. I was looking for the first video I saw of his and couldn't find it. It was about an Indian family that committed suicide.

    • @be88nzdeanzz5
      @be88nzdeanzz5 Год назад +13

      Bro he always a great story teller wym?

    • @Greg-yu4ij
      @Greg-yu4ij Год назад +5

      Even Navy Seals are human. It’s subtle but you’re right. Nobody gets a pass. Too bad young mens dads can’t teach them that anymore.

    • @lpl6906
      @lpl6906 Год назад +2

      He's clean now, no more sweety forehead

  • @KitsuyuutsuR
    @KitsuyuutsuR 9 месяцев назад +2

    As a mom (even though I have boys) I can confirm this kind of connection. You carry them, support their life for 40 weeks… They’re part of you. A mother always knows and, apparently, Mary Jane knew. Never doubt a woman’s intuition, especially a mother’s. We just know things. It’s sad that what started out as a beautiful love story ended so tragically. But at least justice was served.

  • @boo8011
    @boo8011 Год назад

    This was so fulfilling. Thank you so much.

  • @majinvegeta9280
    @majinvegeta9280 Год назад +99

    Glad your back to paranormal but I want to hear some more 411 stories. Those are always very strange, dark and mysterious.

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Год назад

      22:38 that's injustice to him.... Why would he do that for no reason?? He was provoked by his wife and was forced to react as per her actions........ When gender roles get reversed then its called self defense and women get supported by the society.......... No feminist talks against these cruel double standards against men......

    • @eeveelutiongirl9933
      @eeveelutiongirl9933 Год назад +4

      Unfortunately I don't think he can. I think the creator of the 411 Books told him to stop making videos on it. If I recall. It's what I heard through the grape vine.

    • @chelsey4188
      @chelsey4188 Год назад +3

      ​@@Logicalsane I think you replied to the wrong comment... lol

    • @redvelvetvixen9972
      @redvelvetvixen9972 Год назад

      @@chelsey4188 lol, I was thinking the same thing

    • @redvelvetvixen9972
      @redvelvetvixen9972 Год назад +1

      Agreed 411 stories are very interesting.

  • @something-beautiful
    @something-beautiful Год назад +7

    I did NOT see that coming !! Well told Mr Ballen !!
    What an amazing and devoted mother. Well done Mary Jane. Domestic abuse / violence is still so underreported and under prosecuted. RIP Zona !!

  • @llorylloyd
    @llorylloyd Год назад +2

    Great story love your story telling technique.

  • @denisetarabori553
    @denisetarabori553 28 дней назад

    What a fantastic story told so well by you!! I also loved your advertisement! I get the talking with your hands now knowing you are Portuguese. Cool!!

  • @jacksberesford1037
    @jacksberesford1037 Год назад +14

    What a fantastic story. It all came together when you think about the husband holding her head, stroking her hair and then the scarf!! Just show us we don't know what goes on behind closed doors. Brilliant, was enthralled by your reading John ❤🤗

  • @lishrich
    @lishrich Год назад +350

    So crazy. That poor dear woman, lost little baby in her belly, and poor dear mother. I can't even imagine. Im glad the truth came out and that the evil husband wasn't able to harm anyone else ever again.
    Excellent job bringing the story to life, to us, as usual. Kudos to you, your mother, and your team.

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Год назад +7

      22:38 that's injustice to him.... Why would he do that for no reason?? He was provoked by his wife and was forced to react as per her actions........ When gender roles get reversed then its called self defense and women get supported by the society.......... No feminist talks against these cruel double standards against men......

    • @betulkarademir357
      @betulkarademir357 Год назад

      @@Logicalsane wtf? Are you ok in your mind? He had a history of abuse. He was higly manipulative so high chance of him being a psychopath. He does no need a reason, he enjoys it. Do you even know how criminal's mind and motives work? And what kind of reason justifies his murder of his pregnant wife? You are despicable. She was pregnant! I dont really think she did something provocative but even if she did she was going through a hard pregnancy. That kind of psychos dont need reasons, they live in their own world and morals. Shame on you to shaming victim here. If roles were reversed everyone woukd say the same thing. What he did is not self defense, A WHOLE F*CKING MURDER. Women and men generally doesnt equal on physicql strength. He does no need to beat her when 'protecting himself'. But when a woman fights a man through this fact, that speaks volumes alone. Now do you get it you loser women hater?

    • @betulkarademir357
      @betulkarademir357 Год назад

      @@Logicalsane Logical sane huh? How ridiculous. People tend to hide their weak spots by lying. You are neither logical or sane. I just saw your other comments. Get help, right now. You are big time blind. Therapy and pills might work.

    • @marcgallo-hm1gk
      @marcgallo-hm1gk Год назад +4

      He does an excellent job at telling stories.

    • @luminouschild
      @luminouschild Год назад +48

      @@Logicalsane what the actual F...

  • @jessiewilliams3869
    @jessiewilliams3869 9 месяцев назад +1

    So glad you did a story on this! I'm not sure if you saw my comment suggesting it or not but I'm super excited to watch! I'm from Greenbrier County WV 😊

  • @shadetree6705
    @shadetree6705 9 месяцев назад

    The stories are great, narrated by a fantastic speaker. When I have my headphones on, the subtle background sounds get me.