"Lois finally died in 2013" Yes, finally - something to celebrate. On the other hand, tomorrow will be Dennis' Birthday - his birth and life are worthy of remembrance and celebration. RIP little one, you are loved and remembered.
This case haunted me when I first learned of it years ago. I was born five months after Dennis, out of wedlock, and put up for adoption in 1962. It broke my heart to hear how his adoptive "mother" tortured and killed him. This poor little boy's short life made me feel so utterly grateful to have been adopted by my loving parents. Ron, thank you for remembering Dennis. ❤
There's a really hot place in hell to those who abuse children and animals. Mental institution? Yet, they let them adopt a child? Unbelievable!!! Thank you, Ron for telling his story. Rest in God's care, sweet little angel.
She is the definition of evil! To burn somebody, that's a crazy horrible act. It's the act of somebody that enjoys hurting another person. And to do it to the little guy's genitals. I think her husband is just as bad. He could have done something. Somebody in the comments said that she died in 2013. It's a shame she lived so long.
Truly! To harm a defenceless precious VOICELESS animal or child you must truly be a Demon from the depths of hell!!! And burning hell is where such a monstrous creature belongs!
Hi Ron, he was born a week before me. I'm 61 now, poor baby. How horrific of a story, she should have been institutionalized. She was a sicko for doing those things to a child. There should be no room in this world for people like her. Thank you Ron for sharing his story. RIP Dennis, you're suffering has ended.
It's so awesome to see everyone still showing my uncle love. While I obviously never met him my grandma Jerry would often speak on what she's feels little Dennis would have been like. Jerry (my grandmother) passed away in 2007 from Lung cancer. Her other son Dennis Mcintyre aka my dad passed away in 2016 My aunt Misty still lives in St Paul MN, Dawn lives in Florida and Rhonda lives in Texas. Grandma Jerry was the glue to the family and after her passing everyone just kind of went their own way in life but the thing that warms my heart is knowing my grandma is with Her two most favorite sons 💙 May they all rest in peace.
In this case, The family that knew she was mentally disturbed, The system that allowed them to adopt, the Husband, even the neighbors..Should have been held accountable as well. This happened to a distant relative of mine...Nothing was done, the adoptive mother was not charged..Babies have no justice. Such a horrible tragedy to this child. R.I.P Dennis.
What that baby boy had to endure in his short life is sickening... No one should have to deal with that cruelty! Makes me so angry! 🤬 Thanks for remembering Dennis..... ♥ May he be resting in peace.... ✝
I’ve spent almost every summer in Minnesota, not 5 miles from little Dennis and I had never heard this story. Rest assured, I will be visiting him this summer to pay my respects and let him know he is loved and remembered.
As someone that works in Law Enforcement, why wasn't he ever charged as an accessory. You witnessed over several years, several children being severely abused and one being murdered. You could not as a grown man do anything for these children.
But that’s no excuse for watching the abuse over and over and never rescue the poor little boy and report her to the authorities . So much more horrific abuse reported here that was never shown in the movie. 💔💔💔
It makes my blood boil that his torturers surname is inscribed on his grave!! 😠🤬🤬🤬 This was such a hard listen I've never heard of this horrifying story before and almost turned off on several occasions 💔 Rest in paradise sweet little baby Dennis you will _never_ be forgotten! ❤️🙏❤️
This episode was so hard to hear my daughter was a victim of child abuse by her babysitter she suffers from PTSD, depression and anxiety so every April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and we place a blue pinwheel in memory of all children who have suffered through abuse ,I am truly sorry he lost his life may he rest in peace
Ron....This woman was a monster ! My heart aches for little Dennis. This woman was totally evil ! I remember Dennis' story when this happened! Such a beautiful little boy being tortured to satisfy her sadistic needs. Rest in heavenly peace, Dennis...You shall NEVER be forgotten....😭💖 Thanks for sharing his story....
People just want to mind their own business and not be bothered:/ You know, people who insist that the 50s and 60s were the "golden era" and "the good old days" are blissfully unaware of just how much domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual abuse/assaults went unchecked and unreported during this time. That's one thing I like about social media and technology; victims have access to a wealth of resources and support, and we now know how to educate people about abuse, signs to look for, etc.
Oh my goodness, what a horror story! I wish that just one person had helped that little boy. I'm so glad you told his story, but at the same time I wish I'd never listened to it. God bless you little Dennis x
Yes, you finally found this horrible atrocity. I read barry siegel's book and I wanted to reach into the pages wring the necks of the characters who allowed this . Lois's brother was the head of the police department. Yes it gets worse.... Kudos to Robert for testifying against Lois. They also suspect Lois burned down the husband's mother's house, which killed her. Thank you for doing this.
I had stumbled across the Sylvia likens case about two years ago and it had resurfaced , they made a movie about the case called An American Crime and the movie its self is pretty much watered down compared to stories and the court case I have read on line it was horrible!
Absolutely heartbreaking. The sheer brutality of the death of Dennis reminds me of the case of Sylvia Likens. Although Dennis was a wee three year old boy, both cases are horrific.
I know this story. It has bothered me so over the years I can still barely watch this. Bless this child. Your a tough man to bring us this heart-rending story. Rest in Heavely Peace.
This story really made my heart sink. It truly breaks my heart for anyone growing up in a dysfunctional, toxic environment. The physical and mental abuse is very disturbing and dispiscable.
Ron. Thank you for bringing sweet little Dennis to our attention . It's beyond heartbreaking that his time here on earth was full of abuse and such immense suffering at the hands of his 'evil adoptive monster'may his sweet soul rest in peace. 🙏❤️
It’s so heartbreaking what some little children go through during their lives. The pain and torture that they endure from their abusers is mind blowing.🤯 Their lives get taken away from them way too early in life. That woman that abused Dennis is beyond evil, I don’t know if there is a word to describe her. Hell is probably too good for her. How can you treat a child like that. I’ll never understand how someone can mistreat a child. All that children really want is for a parent to show them love and treat them right. The other stuff like toys and things are a bonus that they get. As horrible as the story is, I’m glad you told this little boys story Ron. He needs to always be remembered.💞 He never received the love he deserved to have.😢 RIP little Dennis🕊💐 Keep yourself safe out there Ron.🙂💟
I checked Dennis' autopsy photos, apparently I have seen them before. In my opinion, if there is hell, it must be much too good a place for this beast masked behind a woman's face. Rest in peace, Baby Dennis. 😢💔
Such a sad case of child abuse which warning signs were ignored by authorities. RIP Dennis, you will never be forgotten when you have a very kind man like Ron, bringing your story to light. 😢🌸🌺🙏🙏
What a deplorable way to treat children. What a pity the social services and police did not take action against the stepmother in the beginning. Bless you sweet Dennis, you are out of your pain now and no longer living a nightmare of a life. The stepmother should have been given a life sentence along with her husband. Thank. you, Ron, for telling this horrific tale, to reveal how evil adults can be to children. Take care and stay safe.
I lost it on this one, Ron. That poor baby, what he endured during his short life is unspeakable horror. May God bless his little soul and may he always be remembered with the love he never received in life
I’m only 5 minutes in and she’s an evil monstrous woman. That poor baby. Just imagine all the torture that baby went through that was not known. This absolutely breaks my heart.
Thats a shame. I thought you would say in the end she got hit by a bus. What a monster. You’re right, she is the devil. RIP little Dennis. I’m so sorry no one stepped up to help.❤😢
@@teresadixon4897 A LOT of people should be held responsible..the coroner, her husband, her police officer brother, the police themselves and all of her family and friends. People knew. There is a book called "a murder in white bear lake" that sheds a light on what she did...and what all the others DIDN'T do. 🥺😡
This just made me cry, and brought up some aweful memories. My mother was a bit the same, about food. I'd have to eat everything or id be served it the next night. She once served me cat food in lettuce cups. Just alot of game playing. Dear little Dennis. How I wish he'd stayed with the first lady. In the 60s, nobody did much, parents could do what they liked. Thank God it's somewhat changed today. May little Dennis rest in Peace. I can't believe they let them adopt more. It's just aweful. 🌹. I'm so happy to know that the evil woman who adopted him spent some time in jail. If not for Dennis,a birth mother,she would of got away with it entirely ❤️
This is one of the cruellest stories I’ve ever heard. I have had six kids and loved every one of them. Just can’t understand some people. Why didn’t the neighbours do something?😊
The Book "A Death In White Bear Lake" is where I first heard about little Dennis's story. The book goes into A LOT of detail about what was done to Dennis. Yes -quite a few people knew what a LUNATIC she was -and helped her adopt baby Dennis ANYWAY so she could appear "respectable" to the community. Supposedly -all her abuse of Dennis was done while her husband was at work or 'away'. No 'punishment' was bad enough for that witch !
The book was hard to read but I’m glad that Dennis’ story was told. Lois was a monster and didn’t deserve children. I hope she’s rotting in hell along with husband Harold since he turned a blind eye to the abuse.
There's a special place reserved in hell for things like her (to call her human denotes that she had a heart and a soul). I watch all your uploads and I can honestly say this is the first time I am truly sickened by a story.He looks such a beautiful little soul. Rest in peace little one.
This is a sad reminder of how devastating child abuse can be and that signs of abuse should never be ignored because of the potential outcome. Nobody deserves to be treated this way. Thank you for remembering this sweet innocent little boy. May he rest in God's loving arms🙏
Oh lord there are just no words to discribe that baby boys toture, how can life be this way? I pray for him and again thanks Ron for your story Dennis will be among FOTF. THIS JUST kills you inside.
I did not know what to say about this the other day. Still don't. This is the worst of the worst. This horrible woman should have never been able to adopt ANY children. And then she was never really punished for what she did. It has to take a toll on you to tell some of these Ron! 🙏 💕
This case was featured on HBO' s autopsy series. They showed pictures of his body. That poor child went through hell during his short life. If his mother had not decided to find her son then no one would have known what,happened to him.
Thank you Ron, little Dennis didn’t get a childhood , be a teenager, find his 1st true love , get married, have children of his own --all of that was stolen from him -May this woman stand before God and be judged for all the evil she was --poor baby boy suffered horrific horror’s RIP sweet baby I’m so sorry my little love that this happened to you ❤️
😭😭😭 absolutely terrible..!! This baby suffered at the hands of a monster..!!! How can anyone hurt a child... Burns, scratches and bite marks on his little pee pee 😱🥺😭 Poor baby...!!! Thank you for telling us about Dennis ❣️ R.I.P 💐🕊️
Ron. ... I've spoken with the brother of this boy on the phone. He called me after they did a movie about our life story called A Promise to Carolyn. I had already read the book Death at White Bear Lake. Heartbreaking. Thank you for doing this piece on this story. I enjoy watching your stories through your travels. Stay safe and sending you love and light on the wind.
Ron, this was a story I saw years ago. Very sad story about little Dennis, and a very evil woman. I saw that Robert testified and put her away, but not long enough. Poor little guy, and how did her husband not know? He was probably weak up against the tyrant. Thanks for the walk Ron. ❣️☮️
Fantastic that you give a voice to one's who no longer have a voice. Heartbreaking story. The respect you show is inspiring. Just love your videos. Much love from England x
Sadly, hard to put a like on this one, other than as a Thank you for honoring and telling us about little Dennis. That woman, indeed, was pure evil. Question, though, what was Harold doing all this time to allow such treatment done to a child, and why was nothing suspicious thought of him? Especially since it is usually men that mistreat kids so horribly?
Why in the heck did the husband- Harold not stop her? Was he so afraid of her that he couldn't stop it from happening or at least report her to the cops? He should have been held responsible to a degree for allowing this.
What a sad story. You know he's with the angels now, bless his little heart. WHY did husband do nothing about it.He should have been charged with child abuse for standing by and doing nothing. Such evil people.😈👿😞
I am so sad to hear about little Dennis and how no one came to stand up for the little guy .I'm sorry but I'd be in prison right now if I lived nextdoor to that demon .There are two things I wouldn't put up with .One the mistreatment of our old folks and the other being little children. By the time I'd be done with her ,she'd be begging for Hell.Love your channel my friend and God bless everyone that feels remorse for the little man 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
This story is truly heartbreaking! Where were the social service workers that should have been looking out for him? Why did the doctors ignore the obvious signs of abuse? Horribly sad on all levels.
Ellen, sadly no one wants to believe people can be this evil & usually turn & look the other way. I know this first hand. We had a Uncle from California that tried to get us help & a step grandma in Phoenix, Az that attempted to get us help. The grandmother even took the monster to her counseling appointments & the monster even admitted in the court transcripts she knew she was a bad mom & felt like she may one day go to far & it will be too late prior to his death she told this to the Phoenix counselors. NOTHING WAS REPORTED! The monster continued her horrific abuse & on my baby brothers autopsy it was discovered prior to the final act of ending his life my baby brother had a large R sided skull fracture in the process of 6wks to 2 months in the healing process undiagnosed prior to the L sided skull fracture that resulted in my precious baby brothers demise. His lil body had multiple bruising, scars, cigarette burns from head to toe per the medical examination reports. The monster even admitted to trying to drown him in the bath tub on at least 2 occasions of his lil 17month life. I actually have pictures of the bruising & cigarette burns along w/the monster putting him out in the Phoenix sun on pavement no shoes & u can see his horrible pain in his eyes 😢 I beg people to plz make a stand if in question PLEASE BE A HERO TO OUR LILS💙💙💙Help STOP CHILD ABUSE💙💙💙
@@fawneharrison9877 The story of your baby brother's abuse/death is just as devastating as that of little Dennis Jurgens. I have heard too many such stories over my lifetime. You need a license to drive a car, own a gun or even catch a fish. But sadly, any unbalanced individual can become a "parent." SO WRONG!!!
@espanoza yes,1965 which is still so horrible‼️Our lils can’t protect themselves sadly & horrifically here in 2022 Child Abuse Cases continue & it’s just so important we all try to come together especially if we are aware & 💙💙💙STOP CHILD ABUSE💙💙💙 once & for all‼️
Thanks for Sharing! So sad!!!😢 I remember this story just heartbreaking 💔! I’m near Philadelphia and apparently they finally found out the identity of the Boy in the box case and will announce who he is this week 🙏Hopefully this will lead to a suspect although that person is most likely long gone 🙏 May these children have peace in heaven!💜
Child abuse sadly was and is a horrific crime. Instead of ranting about it a comment column get involved. NOW, TODAY! I watch faces of the forgotten too. I also am actively involved in. CASA. I am a survivor of severe child abuse myself. I do appreciate all the work put into Faces of the forgotten. This is a fascinating channel!
Ron, right when you said "The people of Whitebear Lake have not forgotten him" the "pinwheel" moves then abruptly stops & doesn't move anymore. It's as if Dennis's spirit was confirming what you said. Truly a sad 😔 moving tragedy.🤔
I have heard about the case but will watch regardless..I strongly believe if you hurt a child, you forfeit the right to live, maybe im too hardh i dont know...btw Hi Ron
You're not too harsh. Child abusers and pedophiles are considered the worst criminals even in prison. When they do go to prison they are lucky to live.
"Boy things were screwed up back then and they're still screwed up." Truer words were never spoken. Children are treated like second class citizens and so often there is nobody to speak up for them, to protect them. Some people just were never supposed to have children. My heart is totally broken for the Hell on Earth little Dennis endured in his short life. 😭
I learned about little Dennis & the Jurgens children when she was put on trial. My mother had gotten a book about Lois the demon & also another book about another awful, murderous monster named Marybeth Tinning whom murdered I think it was *NINE* of her children. To know there are still women like this, preying on their own flesh & blood, has always struck terror in me. It just goes against every fiber in my being to do anything harmful to those whom are helpless. The Hart Family murders are in the same vein too. It is horrible to know that there are children, possibly in our own communities, suffering at the hands of those that should be protecting them. 😢
Thank you. This had be very difficult for you to share with us. I appreciate you and all of your work that honors memories of lives that ended so horribly. Have a blessed week, and know you are admired, for caring so much ❤️
I can't I can't my heart cries for poor little Dennis .That women was worst than the worst in evilness ! Hope you're in a better place now sweet little angel 🤍👼🏼🤍
Omg I have to say at first as I didn’t know this story, I felt sorry for Lois getting the electroshock treatment then as you spoke about the utter evil torture she inflicted on Dennis and these other children well hand me that electroshock device strap Lois to the table…who wants a go first!! omg Ron what a terribly difficult story to share…if reincarnation does exist I sure hope Dennis was given a beautiful life with joy, laughter and lots of love and hugs….may his soul be forever at peace.🧚🏼♂️🍦🍭🌈💐🧸🚂🪁🪀
Thank you for sharing this story! I remember this well , asI am from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and I grew up there ! I grew up only one mile from Saint Mary’s Cemetery where Dennis is buried. The house on South Gardenette Drive where this senseless tragedy occurred is less then 20 miles from this cemetery. Lois (aka the DEVIL) is buried in Union cemetery which is in Maplewood cemetery ( which is the next town over from White Bear Lake) . There was also a movie made about this story called “ A child lost forever, the Jerry Sherwood story” which is based on the book called A Death in White Bear Lake. I was just at this cemetery yesterday , as my Mother, as well as several of my family members are buried in this cemetery not far from Dennis Jurgens grave. I always walk the short distance to Dennis grave to say a prayer for him ♥️🙏❤️. All of those little toy trucks are still at his gravesite 🥰🙏🥰. Beverly D’Angelo portrayed Jerry Sherwood I. “ A Child lost forever “ which was only released on VHS format , but you can watch it on UA-cam. Good Bless Dennis now and forever ♥️🙏❤️
I’m so sorry Ron. I’ll have to skip this one. My dear friends are trying so hard to conceive a baby and just suffered a miscarriage. I can’t process this kind of child abuse, it makes me ill to think of what that precious baby went through. How much joy he would have brought to a loving family and how much love he would have been given in return. Rest peacefully in God’s gentle embrace little Angel. 😢❤
Ron, ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!! Some social services may have improved but alot have not, all in the name "of doing what's best for the child"! Too many "cases" have still fallen through the cracks!! RIP 🙏 & God bless you little Dennis ❤️
I have often wondered why the mothers don t keep the children if they really want the baby. What kind of parents can a young woman have that would not help a young mother with the child she loves? In my family and in much of my community, a young girl with a baby is always helped and counseled . This is the Christian thing to do.
@@elaineford39 I think things were a lot different in the 60’s and how they did things compared today. Just as things were all different from the 60’s to the 40’s. Unfortunately even today there is child abuse from the natural parents and adoptive.
I remember watching this on lifetime years ago--truly heart-wrenching story...made me want to grab that woman through that tv ---the system failed this mother and Dennis....i wish there was more justice given to him...how could she cut and burn his body and force horse radish down his throat?...I ate a little of that stuff (without knowing what it was) and I felt i almost nearly died...heartless woman ...may Dennis' story live on to help young babies get rescued before they suffer same fate...
Dennis is with Jesus now he is in better hands now. Thank you so much for sharing his story even those it was a awful one. I think you are 100 % right things are awful in this world and it's not going to get any better anytime soon.
"Lois finally died in 2013" Yes, finally - something to celebrate. On the other hand, tomorrow will be Dennis' Birthday - his birth and life are worthy of remembrance and celebration. RIP little one, you are loved and remembered.
Yes that’s lovely he is worth remembrance rip Dennis ❤
They thought she killed her husband too. Robert was also adopted. She was turned down.
I lit a candle for him today. RIP Little man.
Old witches live forever 😡🐉⚰️🪦🔥
@espanoza no
This case haunted me when I first learned of it years ago. I was born five months after Dennis, out of wedlock, and put up for adoption in 1962. It broke my heart to hear how his adoptive "mother" tortured and killed him. This poor little boy's short life made me feel so utterly grateful to have been adopted by my loving parents. Ron, thank you for remembering Dennis. ❤
Michelle, That’s wonderful!👍♥️
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There's a really hot place in hell to those who abuse children and animals. Mental institution? Yet, they let them adopt a child? Unbelievable!!! Thank you, Ron for telling his story. Rest in God's care, sweet little angel.
Where was God in the first place?? Such is the social/religious structure, in the South. Pathetic!
Therese Davis. Last time I checked, Minnesota wasn't in the South.
She is the definition of evil! To burn somebody, that's a crazy horrible act. It's the act of somebody that enjoys hurting another person. And to do it to the little guy's genitals. I think her husband is just as bad. He could have done something. Somebody in the comments said that she died in 2013. It's a shame she lived so long.
Truly! To harm a defenceless precious VOICELESS animal or child you must truly be a Demon from the depths of hell!!! And burning hell is where such a monstrous creature belongs!
Mental yes. So these prople get a lighter sentence. Make them infertile pronto
Hi Ron, he was born a week before me. I'm 61 now, poor baby. How horrific of a story, she should have been institutionalized. She was a sicko for doing those things to a child. There should be no room in this world for people like her. Thank you Ron for sharing his story. RIP Dennis, you're suffering has ended.
It's so awesome to see everyone still showing my uncle love. While I obviously never met him my grandma Jerry would often speak on what she's feels little Dennis would have been like.
Jerry (my grandmother) passed away in 2007 from Lung cancer. Her other son Dennis Mcintyre aka my dad passed away in 2016
My aunt Misty still lives in St Paul MN, Dawn lives in Florida and Rhonda lives in Texas.
Grandma Jerry was the glue to the family and after her passing everyone just kind of went their own way in life but the thing that warms my heart is knowing my grandma is with Her two most favorite sons 💙
May they all rest in peace.
Double o so sorry for your losses
I'm so sorry for all of your losses. So sad to hear your grandma and dad passed.
So sorry
This was made into a movie
That lady hated that poor lil boy
Where was CPS
In this case, The family that knew she was mentally disturbed, The system that allowed them to adopt, the Husband, even the neighbors..Should have been held accountable as well. This happened to a distant relative of mine...Nothing was done, the adoptive mother was not charged..Babies have no justice. Such a horrible tragedy to this child. R.I.P Dennis.
Thank you for telling Dennis’ story! He is not forgotten thanks to you Ron!! ❤
What that baby boy had to endure in his short life is sickening... No one should have to deal with that cruelty! Makes me so angry! 🤬 Thanks for remembering Dennis..... ♥ May he be resting in peace.... ✝
What's even scarier is what he must have endured that no one saw or knew about....society failed this baby boy.
THAT'S FOR SURE
This poor baby, and his poor older brother. Thank you Ron. ❤
Happy 61st Birthday Dennis! You are remembered and never forgotten!
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I’ve spent almost every summer in Minnesota, not 5 miles from little Dennis and I had never heard this story. Rest assured, I will be visiting him this summer to pay my respects and let him know he is loved and remembered.
I saw the movie back in 1993. Very disturbing. Heartbreaking. Affected me for yrs. I will never forget that horrific story
Same here @@marcykowalchuk5941
As someone that works in Law Enforcement, why wasn't he ever charged as an accessory. You witnessed over several years, several children being severely abused and one being murdered. You could not as a grown man do anything for these children.
The husband was almost as abused as the kids.
But that’s no excuse for watching the abuse over and over and never rescue the poor little boy and report her to the authorities . So much more horrific abuse reported here that was never shown in the movie. 💔💔💔
It makes my blood boil that his torturers surname is inscribed on his grave!! 😠🤬🤬🤬
This was such a hard listen I've never heard of this horrifying story before and almost turned off on several occasions 💔
Rest in paradise sweet little baby Dennis you will _never_ be forgotten! ❤️🙏❤️
Just noticed that tomorrow, Dennis would've been 61 years old. Happy Birthday in Heaven, dear Dennis.
His real mother is with him now on the other side.
This episode was so hard to hear my daughter was a victim of child abuse by her babysitter she suffers from PTSD, depression and anxiety so every April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and we place a blue pinwheel in memory of all children who have suffered through abuse ,I am truly sorry he lost his life may he rest in peace
Ron....This woman was a monster ! My heart aches for little Dennis. This woman was totally evil ! I remember Dennis' story when this happened! Such a beautiful little boy being tortured to satisfy her sadistic needs. Rest in heavenly peace, Dennis...You shall NEVER be forgotten....😭💖 Thanks for sharing his story....
Playing with cars and trucks. Eating like a prince now. No more sadness or pain. Only joy and happiness. Rest easy little Dennis 💙
People just want to mind their own business and not be bothered:/ You know, people who insist that the 50s and 60s were the "golden era" and "the good old days" are blissfully unaware of just how much domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual abuse/assaults went unchecked and unreported during this time. That's one thing I like about social media and technology; victims have access to a wealth of resources and support, and we now know how to educate people about abuse, signs to look for, etc.
Truer words never spoken.
Read the book about this poor baby years ago. tears were running down my face...had to put it down.
I don’t blame you
What is the title?😊
What is name of the book
I have Read the Book, Very Sad , Wish I could Remember the Books Title
@@stacywhaley9957 A Child Lost Forever
If you go to Lois’s find a grave page someone posted his autopsy pic of Dennis. I remember seeing it on Forensic Files and never forgot it.😢
yeah, I had seen that! suits her!
@@FacesoftheForgotten you should sign up for Find a Grave so you can give flowers and toys to the forgotten children.
No checks on adoptions,in those days ,it makes me sick blatant cruelty. Rip my little darling xxxuk
Me neither.
I will never understand the limitless horror and cruelty human beings can inflict on others. Rest peacefully Dennis 💙
Rest in peace darling Dennis. My heart breaks for all the terrible things you had to go through.
This story is so distressing, it will haunt me forever. God bless his little soul, my heart breaks for this baby boy.
What a sad, heartbreaking story, and a terrible woman, it's hard to wrap your mind around all that evil.
agree Jeff.
Oh my goodness, what a horror story! I wish that just one person had helped that little boy. I'm so glad you told his story, but at the same time I wish I'd never listened to it. God bless you little Dennis x
Little Dennis was exactly the way that every little boy is supposed to be. He was all boy.
Yes, you finally found this horrible atrocity. I read barry siegel's book and I wanted to reach into the pages wring the necks of the characters who allowed this . Lois's brother was the head of the police department. Yes it gets worse....
Kudos to Robert for testifying against Lois.
They also suspect Lois burned down the husband's mother's house, which killed her.
Thank you for doing this.
This case has torn at my heart more than any other.
I am with you.
@@FacesoftheForgotten If you haven't already, you should do the story of Sylvia Likens.
Same 😭😭😭
I had stumbled across the Sylvia likens case about two years ago and it had resurfaced , they made a movie about the case called An American Crime and the movie its self is pretty much watered down compared to stories and the court case I have read on line it was horrible!
I just found An American Crime on Vudu; RIP Sylvia Likens.
Absolutely heartbreaking. The sheer brutality of the death of Dennis reminds me of the case of Sylvia Likens. Although Dennis was a wee three year old boy, both cases are horrific.
I know this story. It has bothered me so over the years I can still barely watch this. Bless this child. Your a tough man to bring us this heart-rending story. Rest in Heavely Peace.
Rest in peace sweet lil guy. In heaven no one abuses you sweety. Thanks for sharing his story.
Poor little Dennis, how he suffered and no one stepped in to help him.
This story really made my heart sink. It truly breaks my heart for anyone growing up in a dysfunctional, toxic environment. The physical and mental abuse is very disturbing and dispiscable.
Ron. Thank you for bringing sweet little Dennis to our attention . It's beyond heartbreaking that his time here on earth was full of abuse and such immense suffering at the hands of his 'evil adoptive monster'may his sweet soul rest in peace. 🙏❤️
It’s so heartbreaking what some little children go through during their lives. The pain and torture that they endure from their abusers is mind blowing.🤯 Their lives get taken away from them way too early in life. That woman that abused Dennis is beyond evil, I don’t know if there is a word to describe her. Hell is probably too good for her. How can you treat a child like that.
I’ll never understand how someone can mistreat a child. All that children really want is for a parent to show them love and treat them right. The other stuff like toys and things are a bonus that they get.
As horrible as the story is, I’m glad you told this little boys story Ron. He needs to always be remembered.💞 He never received the love he deserved to have.😢
RIP little Dennis🕊💐
Keep yourself safe out there Ron.🙂💟
I checked Dennis' autopsy photos, apparently I have seen them before. In my opinion, if there is hell, it must be much too good a place for this beast masked behind a woman's face. Rest in peace, Baby Dennis. 😢💔
Such a sad case of child abuse which warning signs were ignored by authorities. RIP Dennis, you will never be forgotten when you have a very kind man like Ron, bringing your story to light. 😢🌸🌺🙏🙏
Thank you, Ron. Such a tragic story. The only saving grace is that he is now with God. Blessings from Michigan.
What a deplorable way to treat children. What a pity the social services and police did not take action against the stepmother in the beginning. Bless you sweet Dennis, you are out of your pain now and no longer living a nightmare of a life. The stepmother should have been given a life sentence along with her husband. Thank. you, Ron, for telling this horrific tale, to reveal how evil adults can be to children. Take care and stay safe.
I lost it on this one, Ron. That poor baby, what he endured during his short life is unspeakable horror. May God bless his little soul and may he always be remembered with the love he never received in life
I’m only 5 minutes in and she’s an evil monstrous woman. That poor baby. Just imagine all the torture that baby went through that was not known. This absolutely breaks my heart.
Thats a shame. I thought you would say in the end she got hit by a bus. What a monster. You’re right, she is the devil. RIP little Dennis. I’m so sorry no one stepped up to help.❤😢
Take comfort in knowing that there is a special place in the thereafter for perpetrators of crimes against defenseless children. RIP Dennis
Oh, I do.
I've seen the autopsy photo's of this poor baby. He was covered in bruises and welts from head to toe. What she did to him was beyond horrific.
I’ll never forget those images…through the years I’ve always thought about him and how horrific his short life was😔💔💔💔
Look up Baby Brianna!!!
@@sandrahunter8661 I've seen the baby Brianna's. I was heartbroken and beyond horrified at what they did to her.
Whomever did the autopsy report should be held accountable for they're part in not ruling as homicide.......
@@teresadixon4897 A LOT of people should be held responsible..the coroner, her husband, her police officer brother, the police themselves and all of her family and friends. People knew. There is a book called "a murder in white bear lake" that sheds a light on what she did...and what all the others DIDN'T do. 🥺😡
This just made me cry, and brought up some aweful memories. My mother was a bit the same, about food. I'd have to eat everything or id be served it the next night. She once served me cat food in lettuce cups. Just alot of game playing. Dear little Dennis. How I wish he'd stayed with the first lady. In the 60s, nobody did much, parents could do what they liked. Thank God it's somewhat changed today. May little Dennis rest in Peace. I can't believe they let them adopt more. It's just aweful. 🌹. I'm so happy to know that the evil woman who adopted him spent some time in jail. If not for Dennis,a birth mother,she would of got away with it entirely ❤️
I’m so sorry you went thru this.
That is heartbreaking I’m so sorry xx
Thank you so much for covering this, Ron! You did such a perfect job honoring Dennis and spreading his story.
Living here in Minnesota I remember this story growing up. Was in the news often over the years, right up to when that devil died.
It actually came out in the news when Lois died?
This is such a sad story, hard to even put into words, how upsetting. Oh Dennis, what a cute little boy, made me 😢. Rest in peace little boy 🙏
This is one of the cruellest stories I’ve ever heard. I have had six kids and loved every one of them. Just can’t understand some people. Why didn’t the neighbours do something?😊
Don't blame neighbors they might have not known. What could they do anyway.
@@rayframe3812 what could they do ha your a laugh
And just the same as all the rest who do Nothing
@@Screamingforvengeancee Well what could they do.
If one of the neighbours was a vigilante, you know what would happen.
The Book "A Death In White Bear Lake" is where I first heard about little Dennis's story. The book goes into A LOT of detail about what was done to Dennis. Yes -quite a few people knew what a LUNATIC she was -and helped her adopt baby Dennis ANYWAY so she could appear "respectable" to the community. Supposedly -all her abuse of Dennis was done while her husband was at work or 'away'. No 'punishment' was bad enough for that witch !
The book was hard to read. It made cry. What Dennis went through was horrible. Lois was purely evil. I hope she rots in hell forever.
The book was hard to read but I’m glad that Dennis’ story was told. Lois was a monster and didn’t deserve children. I hope she’s rotting in hell along with husband Harold since he turned a blind eye to the abuse.
I read that book, it was heartbreaking, but is very well written.
She looks like a nasty piece of work from the photos.
Omg! What terrible evil woman to do such awful things to a small child. RIP little angel Dennis you are remembered. :(
He would've been 61 tomorrow, how sad. How depraved does a person have to be to do this to another human being, let alone a tiny child. 💔🙏 RIP Dennis!
Breaks my heart, rest in peace little Boy, and know that we all love you....
There's a special place reserved in hell for things like her (to call her human denotes that she had a heart and a soul). I watch all your uploads and I can honestly say this is the first time I am truly sickened by a story.He looks such a beautiful little soul. Rest in peace little one.
I am totally with you, Lesley -This has to be the worst of the worst.
Thank you for telling this story Ron!
This is a sad reminder of how devastating child abuse can be and that signs of abuse should never be ignored because of the potential outcome. Nobody deserves to be treated this way. Thank you for remembering this sweet innocent little boy. May he rest in God's loving arms🙏
Oh lord there are just no words to discribe that baby boys toture, how can life be this way? I pray for him and again thanks Ron for your story Dennis will be among FOTF. THIS JUST kills you inside.
I did not know what to say about this the other day. Still don't. This is the worst of the worst. This horrible woman should have never been able to adopt ANY children. And then she was never really punished for what she did.
It has to take a toll on you to tell some of these Ron! 🙏 💕
This case was featured on HBO' s autopsy series. They showed pictures of his body. That poor child went through hell during his short life. If his mother had not decided to find her son then no one would have known what,happened to him.
So sad to hear all the terrible things she did to Dennis and her other kids!!!😥😪🙏🏻
Thank you Ron, little Dennis didn’t get a childhood , be a teenager, find his 1st true love , get married, have children of his own --all of that was stolen from him -May this woman stand before God and be judged for all the evil she was --poor baby boy suffered horrific horror’s RIP sweet baby I’m so sorry my little love that this happened to you ❤️
😭😭😭 absolutely terrible..!! This baby suffered at the hands of a monster..!!! How can anyone hurt a child... Burns, scratches and bite marks on his little pee pee 😱🥺😭 Poor baby...!!! Thank you for telling us about Dennis ❣️ R.I.P 💐🕊️
Poor little soul. Rip Dennis. You should have been cherished. You won’t be forgotten
Ron. ... I've spoken with the brother of this boy on the phone. He called me after they did a movie about our life story called A Promise to Carolyn. I had already read the book Death at White Bear Lake. Heartbreaking. Thank you for doing this piece on this story. I enjoy watching your stories through your travels. Stay safe and sending you love and light on the wind.
Vi o filme que triste vc era irmã dela. Que Deus abençoe todos voces
You spoke to Robert Jurgens??
Ron, this was a story I saw years ago. Very sad story about little Dennis, and a very evil woman. I saw that Robert testified and put her away, but not long enough. Poor little guy, and how did her husband not know? He was probably weak up against the tyrant. Thanks for the walk Ron. ❣️☮️
The weak, cowardly little toad did know
Fantastic that you give a voice to one's who no longer have a voice. Heartbreaking story. The respect you show is inspiring. Just love your videos. Much love from England x
Sadly, hard to put a like on this one, other than as a Thank you for honoring and telling us about little Dennis. That woman, indeed, was pure evil.
Question, though, what was Harold doing all this time to allow such treatment done to a child, and why was nothing suspicious thought of him? Especially since it is usually men that mistreat kids so horribly?
Why in the heck did the husband- Harold not stop her? Was he so afraid of her that he couldn't stop it from happening or at least report her to the cops? He should have been held responsible to a degree for allowing this.
Like Cruella De Vil's husband, he was weak and bad.
He was a coward.
He was a wuss of a man.
Poor little guy. Monsters do walk among us.
This is pretty much the worst case of child abuse I have ever heard of! I am happy that you were able to remember Dennis!!
What a sad story. You know he's with the angels now, bless his little heart. WHY did husband do nothing about it.He should have been charged with child abuse for standing by and doing nothing. Such evil people.😈👿😞
I am so sad to hear about little Dennis and how no one came to stand up for the little guy .I'm sorry but I'd be in prison right now if I lived nextdoor to that demon .There are two things I wouldn't put up with .One the mistreatment of our old folks and the other being little children. By the time I'd be done with her ,she'd be begging for Hell.Love your channel my friend and God bless everyone that feels remorse for the little man 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
You said it,. I would probably have done something also.... and we would of been out a long time ago..... The people would of Understood....
This story is truly heartbreaking! Where were the social service workers that should have been looking out for him? Why did the doctors ignore the obvious signs of abuse? Horribly sad on all levels.
Ellen, sadly no one wants to believe people can be this evil & usually turn & look the other way. I know this first hand. We had a Uncle from California that tried to get us help & a step grandma in Phoenix, Az that attempted to get us help. The grandmother even took the monster to her counseling appointments & the monster even admitted in the court transcripts she knew she was a bad mom & felt like she may one day go to far & it will be too late prior to his death she told this to the Phoenix counselors. NOTHING WAS REPORTED! The monster continued her horrific abuse & on my baby brothers autopsy it was discovered prior to the final act of ending his life my baby brother had a large R sided skull fracture in the process of 6wks to 2 months in the healing process undiagnosed prior to the L sided skull fracture that resulted in my precious baby brothers demise. His lil body had multiple bruising, scars, cigarette burns from head to toe per the medical examination reports. The monster even admitted to trying to drown him in the bath tub on at least 2 occasions of his lil 17month life. I actually have pictures of the bruising & cigarette burns along w/the monster putting him out in the Phoenix sun on pavement no shoes & u can see his horrible pain in his eyes 😢 I beg people to plz make a stand if in question PLEASE BE A HERO TO OUR LILS💙💙💙Help STOP CHILD ABUSE💙💙💙
@@fawneharrison9877 The story of your baby brother's abuse/death is just as devastating as that of little Dennis Jurgens. I have heard too many such stories over my lifetime. You need a license to drive a car, own a gun or even catch a fish. But sadly, any unbalanced individual can become a "parent." SO WRONG!!!
@espanoza yes,1965 which is still so horrible‼️Our lils can’t protect themselves sadly & horrifically here in 2022 Child Abuse Cases continue & it’s just so important we all try to come together especially if we are aware & 💙💙💙STOP CHILD ABUSE💙💙💙 once & for all‼️
Social workers are incredibly incompetent.
People turn their heads and look the other way.
Thank's for sharing ron.
Thanks for Sharing! So sad!!!😢 I remember this story just heartbreaking 💔! I’m near Philadelphia and apparently they finally found out the identity of the Boy in the box case and will announce who he is this week 🙏Hopefully this will lead to a suspect although that person is most likely long gone 🙏 May these children have peace in heaven!💜
Saw a programme about this poor boy, cant watch again.
Tragic, heartbreaking story. Prayers for this poor boy.
Child abuse sadly was and is a horrific crime. Instead of ranting about it a comment column get involved. NOW, TODAY! I watch faces of the forgotten too. I also am actively involved in. CASA. I am a survivor of severe child abuse myself. I do appreciate all the work put into Faces of the forgotten. This is a fascinating channel!
Ill be watching never heard of this little boy how sad. It makes me want to cry
Ron, right when you said "The people of Whitebear Lake have not forgotten him" the "pinwheel" moves then abruptly stops & doesn't move anymore. It's as if Dennis's spirit was confirming what you said. Truly a sad 😔 moving tragedy.🤔
I have heard about the case but will watch regardless..I strongly believe if you hurt a child, you forfeit the right to live, maybe im too hardh i dont know...btw Hi Ron
You're not too harsh. Child abusers and pedophiles are considered the worst criminals even in prison. When they do go to prison they are lucky to live.
You are not to harsh because I believe the same as you do 💜💜
"Boy things were screwed up back then and they're still screwed up." Truer words were never spoken. Children are treated like second class citizens and so often there is nobody to speak up for them, to protect them. Some people just were never supposed to have children. My heart is totally broken for the Hell on Earth little Dennis endured in his short life. 😭
I learned about little Dennis & the Jurgens children when she was put on trial. My mother had gotten a book about Lois the demon & also another book about another awful, murderous monster named Marybeth Tinning whom murdered I think it was *NINE* of her children. To know there are still women like this, preying on their own flesh & blood, has always struck terror in me. It just goes against every fiber in my being to do anything harmful to those whom are helpless. The Hart Family murders are in the same vein too. It is horrible to know that there are children, possibly in our own communities, suffering at the hands of those that should be protecting them. 😢
Thank you. This had be very difficult for you to share with us. I appreciate you and all of your work that honors memories of lives that ended so horribly. Have a blessed week, and know you are admired, for caring so much ❤️
🤬 So all the other nuts just stood by & let this nut abuse Dennis until his body gave out!! This enrages me!
I can't I can't my heart cries for poor little Dennis .That women was worst than the worst in evilness ! Hope you're in a better place now sweet little angel 🤍👼🏼🤍
I remember reading about this murder and my heart broke for Dennis.
Lifetime had this movie on,I still cry over this,and it's a close to home thing ,I'm adopted. I was blessed with the best family ever!
Omg I have to say at first as I didn’t know this story, I felt sorry for Lois getting the electroshock treatment then as you spoke about the utter evil torture she inflicted on Dennis and these other children well hand me that electroshock device strap Lois to the table…who wants a go first!!
omg Ron what a terribly difficult story to share…if reincarnation does exist I sure hope Dennis was given a beautiful life with joy, laughter and lots of love and hugs….may his soul be forever at peace.🧚🏼♂️🍦🍭🌈💐🧸🚂🪁🪀
Thank you for sharing this story! I remember this well , asI am from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and I grew up there ! I grew up only one mile from Saint Mary’s Cemetery where Dennis is buried. The house on South Gardenette Drive where this senseless tragedy occurred is less then 20 miles from this cemetery. Lois (aka the DEVIL) is buried in Union cemetery which is in Maplewood cemetery ( which is the next town over from White Bear Lake) . There was also a movie made about this story called “ A child lost forever, the Jerry Sherwood story” which is based on the book called A Death in White Bear Lake. I was just at this cemetery yesterday , as my Mother, as well as several of my family members are buried in this cemetery not far from Dennis Jurgens grave. I always walk the short distance to Dennis grave to say a prayer for him ♥️🙏❤️. All of those little toy trucks are still at his gravesite 🥰🙏🥰. Beverly D’Angelo portrayed Jerry Sherwood I. “ A Child lost forever “ which was only released on VHS format , but you can watch it on UA-cam. Good Bless Dennis now and forever ♥️🙏❤️
I’m so sorry Ron. I’ll have to skip this one. My dear friends are trying so hard to conceive a baby and just suffered a miscarriage. I can’t process this kind of child abuse, it makes me ill to think of what that precious baby went through. How much joy he would have brought to a loving family and how much love he would have been given in return. Rest peacefully in God’s gentle embrace little Angel. 😢❤
I don't blame you-- 😊
That's what I said Sue W. So many good people want a baby and can't have one
@@aprilgosa5779 Just because his mother was a teenager doesn't mean she couldn't love and take care of him. It's sad she was forced to give him up.
Heart-wrenching story I am from Minnesota nothing has changed some of the most crookedest people
There was a Lifetime movie done in the early 90's on this story starring Beverly D'Angelo and it was one of the saddest stories I have ever seen.
I remember the film some years ago,rest in peace sweet boy and thank you for the care in which you presented the video.Dawn from UK
Ron, ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!! Some social services may have improved but alot have not, all in the name "of doing what's best for the child"! Too many "cases" have still fallen through the cracks!! RIP 🙏 & God bless you little Dennis ❤️
Ron, such a sad story and may Dennis RIP. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
Hard to believe a police officer would cover this up sister or not
Only difference between a criminal and a police officer is the uniform./
@@jllucci I would say it’s one bad choice
@@dano8203 I don't disagree.
I have often wondered why the mothers don t keep the children if they really want the baby. What kind of parents can a young woman have that would not help a young mother with the child she loves? In my family and in much of my community, a young girl with a baby is always helped and counseled . This is the Christian thing to do.
@@elaineford39 I think things were a lot different in the 60’s and how they did things compared today. Just as things were all different from the 60’s to the 40’s.
Unfortunately even today there is child abuse from the natural parents and adoptive.
I first saw this story on HBO Autospy with Dr. Michael Baden, Broke my heart
I remember watching this on lifetime years ago--truly heart-wrenching story...made me want to grab that woman through that tv ---the system failed this mother and Dennis....i wish there was more justice given to him...how could she cut and burn his body and force horse radish down his throat?...I ate a little of that stuff (without knowing what it was) and I felt i almost nearly died...heartless woman ...may Dennis' story live on to help young babies get rescued before they suffer same fate...
I remember reading a paper back book back in 1998 about this horrific murder. I am so glad to see that you made a video about little Dennis. ❤🙏
Dennis is with Jesus now he is in better hands now. Thank you so much for sharing his story even those it was a awful one. I think you are 100 % right things are awful in this world and it's not going to get any better anytime soon.