Escaped Child Serial Killer - True Crime

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • This weeks True Crime video we visit the graves and hear about the murders of 5-year-old Brenda Goddard, 9-year-old Cicely Batstone and 5-year-old Linda Bowyer
    John Thomas Straffen (27 February 1930 - 19 November 2007) was a British serial killer who was the longest-serving prisoner in British history. After killing two young girls in the summer of 1951, he was found unfit to plead at trial and committed to Broadmoor Hospital. During a brief escape in 1952, he killed again. This time, Straffen was convicted of murder and sentenced to death.
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  • @didee5336
    @didee5336 7 місяців тому +21

    Loved the flowers for the two little ones. 💔
    Another beautifully done & could feel your compassion and respect. Very moving.

  • @dianewood15
    @dianewood15 7 місяців тому +17

    Heartbreaking those poor innocent little angels
    Thanks Paul for sharing this with us all

  • @johnklimcke8875
    @johnklimcke8875 7 місяців тому +33

    Evening Paul I know it's hard for you to do these crime files videos especially when it comes to young children so sad but you do it with respect and dignity. Thank you for the effort you put in. 🙏

  • @cavalierheaven
    @cavalierheaven 7 місяців тому +3

    This is so sad and heartbreaking. You were so compassionate and respectful. Leaving the flowers for those two little angels was truly lovely. Thanks Paul.

  • @davidboyce8683
    @davidboyce8683 7 місяців тому +2

    I had never heard of this case before , thank you for this Paul . I hope the staff at Broadmoor, who allowed this monster to escape and kill again were punished. May little Brenda , Cicely and Linda Rest in Peace.

  • @rhianevans7189
    @rhianevans7189 7 місяців тому +4

    Hi Paul
    This is so heartbreaking to hear this. I have never heard of this case. He is mentally impaired as his skills for thought and recognisation were depleted by a brain injury which could have been caused at birth or some other means. Thank you so much for this case.
    Much love and respect from South Wales x

  • @fredoconway6894
    @fredoconway6894 23 дні тому

    What a lovely heartfelt tribute to those beautiful girls.

  • @aliciacollins9886
    @aliciacollins9886 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for telling this sad story and keeping these young girls memories alive. They should never been forgotten a great reminder of the evil that roams this earth, glad the family got some justice with his long prison sentence. Loved the flowers .

  • @Sharon-xi7pt
    @Sharon-xi7pt 7 місяців тому +2

    Hi Paul it’s so lovely when you put flowers on graves love your videos r.i.p little ones xx

  • @KateRichards-wz1ff
    @KateRichards-wz1ff 7 місяців тому +2

    Beautifully done Paul.and what a sad story. What a beautiful bunch of flowers for those poor little girls. Bless their little souls. 💞💞

  • @sue_62
    @sue_62 7 місяців тому +1

    Poor sweet babies, thank you for taking flowers for them ❤️

  • @ladykialeanonshea927
    @ladykialeanonshea927 7 місяців тому +2

    Loving the way you keep memories alive Paul for the families and victims lovely flowers for each so nice saying they are from all of us hun 🦋💖
    beautiful angels so sad be at peace and safe 🦋🌹

  • @josehall97
    @josehall97 7 місяців тому

    Thank for this Paul, such a sad story 😢 lovely of you to leave flowers for those beautiful girls.

  • @catherineferguson7388
    @catherineferguson7388 7 місяців тому

    Hi Paul, good to see you, what an evil monster he was. Those poor innocent girls , RIP Brenda and Sissy 💐💐💐💐, always together. Thank you Paul. Xx

  • @donnagibson9613
    @donnagibson9613 7 місяців тому +4

    Never heard of this story, very touching and as usual handled with dignity and respect 🙏 😢
    Please.can you visit George Clark of dagenham ,the police officer murdered many years ago, beautiful moment dedicated to him there

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  7 місяців тому

      Thank you will look into at some point 🙏

  • @dawnmulvaney6949
    @dawnmulvaney6949 7 місяців тому

    Beautifully done Paul as always x

  • @1089maul
    @1089maul 7 місяців тому +1

    Paul. Oh dear where do I start. Hadn’t heard of this case before. Your compassion excelled itself tonight! SOB was too kind. Sentence was too lenient. Flowers were such a lovely touch. Couldn’t help wondering why one grave seemed ‘Cleaner’ than the other. Thanks yet again. Bob

    • @janetpendlebury6808
      @janetpendlebury6808 7 місяців тому

      How was the sentence too lenient? He was mentally retarded and got a life sentence, he died in prison.

  • @McBesty-wb8cm
    @McBesty-wb8cm 7 місяців тому

    Out of all the ones I've seen you do I think this is the most moving, it was such a lovely gesture with the flowers, thank you for bringing this 1 to us ❤x

  • @crystaldance5731
    @crystaldance5731 7 місяців тому +2

    Paulie so respectfully presented with empathy and compassion the flowers so beautiful sweet little children now I know why you were a married man sweet thanks Paul ❤️😊

  • @leewelch2124
    @leewelch2124 7 місяців тому +3

    Good morning Paul 👍

  • @KarlKeeley
    @KarlKeeley 7 місяців тому

    Thanks Paul for bringing this so sad story and respectfully done how can someone do this to innocent young children what a monster he was even with mental issues
    RIP to those young children 🌹🌹

  • @soo_p2
    @soo_p2 7 місяців тому +1

    John Straffen was certainly a twisted tortured sadistic individual, the awful things that must of filled his head permanently which none of us watching could ever comprehend, or make sense of, utterly despicable. Those poor little girls what they went through doesn't bare thinking about, the parents loss of a child, awful, can't imagine. Thanks for your respect kindness and professionalism for doing this video as always Paul 🤗 xx

  • @roryhazlie753
    @roryhazlie753 7 місяців тому +1

    That was a very very nice thing that you did for the two girls keeping their memories alive with the flowers 🌷 ❤ just shows that there is someone which a huge heart that actually cares about these two girls who were taken by someone who was just so evil

  • @lawrencewilliams333
    @lawrencewilliams333 7 місяців тому

    Completely new story to me. Thanks for sharing such a sad end to these young girls' lives 😢

  • @margaretbuckley9309
    @margaretbuckley9309 7 місяців тому

    Hi paul sad video today such a tragic story those poor little girls what a monster glad he spent the rest of his life behind bars
    Beautiful cemetery
    Thanks for leaving flowers paul that was so sweet
    R i p to those angles 🙏🥀

  • @shazza47
    @shazza47 7 місяців тому

    Thank you Paul xx very sad story my heart goes out to the girls ❤

  • @robertconnor4141
    @robertconnor4141 7 місяців тому +2

    Godbless to the Two little, ones. and we'll put over again Paul as always. from the HEART...xx. godbless...

  • @magicmattp
    @magicmattp 7 місяців тому

    Always look forward to your videos i always learn things i didnt know from them keep up good work !

  • @jennifergilraine422
    @jennifergilraine422 7 місяців тому

    Brilliant job done paul 💙🩵

  • @rediscoverwithsharona
    @rediscoverwithsharona 7 місяців тому

    Dear Paul
    Thank you for highlighting this story, those girls will never be forgotten, and you so right child graves are the worst, it was like that for me when i visited little jamie.

  • @juliekeys1880
    @juliekeys1880 7 місяців тому +3

    Hi Paul 👍

  • @debbiemccarthy3864
    @debbiemccarthy3864 7 місяців тому

    What a horrible Monster he was !!! Lovely flowers Paul ...RIP Little Angels 💓💓

  • @kevinpage9229
    @kevinpage9229 7 місяців тому

    Good watch very interesting.

  • @Claudia_Miranda
    @Claudia_Miranda 7 місяців тому

    Poor children, may their souls rest in peace. This cemetery has an atmosphere of deep sadness.

  • @stmichaelsjunction
    @stmichaelsjunction 7 місяців тому

    Wow so so sad 😞 young people taking so soon.. Paul you are brilliant bless you.💙💙

  • @paulwatts2192
    @paulwatts2192 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for story of these young girls.Hard video to make.

  • @suemckenna2430
    @suemckenna2430 7 місяців тому

    Hi Paul hadnt heard of this case before but what a sad one , bless both those poor girls.
    The cemetery looks quite old and pretty unkempt in places ,probably because of the older graves.
    Thank you for bringing this to us and once again Ive learnt a lot.

  • @oddsandwindsocks5905
    @oddsandwindsocks5905 7 місяців тому

    Evening Paul. Respectful and dignified as always.

  • @susangreasby8741
    @susangreasby8741 7 місяців тому +1

    Bless you. Both.

  • @wendyjones7753
    @wendyjones7753 7 місяців тому

    Its such a sad world.. r.i.p two beautiful girls .. paul.. i love the respect you give to all .. this was a very sad one xx

  • @SharonQualter
    @SharonQualter 7 місяців тому +1

    Just watched, so very sad😢

  • @dean9235
    @dean9235 7 місяців тому +1

    So much sadness in the world.

  • @julianash4663
    @julianash4663 7 місяців тому

    Your very kind to lay flowersfor the girls what a sad story

  • @michealdickinson9748
    @michealdickinson9748 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Paul it's Gemma Dickinson I feel sad about the kids

  • @neilmartin6704
    @neilmartin6704 7 місяців тому

    Straffen at his first trial was found guilty and sentenced to an institution,Broadmoor ,then he escaped and murdered another child ,this time he was sentenced to death but this was commuted to life for in prison.

  • @waynejohnson2798
    @waynejohnson2798 7 місяців тому

    Hi Paul, another sad but excellent presentation and video, keep them coming, how do I get some information over to you about a case I think you would be interested in ?, keep up the good work.

  • @jacka2552
    @jacka2552 7 місяців тому +1

    Such a sad story 😢 rip to the 3 little girls taken to soon 😢

  • @marieskapars4766
    @marieskapars4766 4 місяці тому +1

    Poor little mites terrible to be taken so quickly and like that, bless then n you for covering this. 😢

    • @marieskapars4766
      @marieskapars4766 4 місяці тому +1

      There's the tranter family from Cornwall, so terrible n sad for ya crime files Paul. Look into it, another with covering n remembering

    • @marieskapars4766
      @marieskapars4766 4 місяці тому +1

      N just a really big THANK YOU PAUL.👍✅✅👍

  • @robtim1460
    @robtim1460 7 місяців тому

    This is new to me Paul.

  • @lindaloe
    @lindaloe 7 місяців тому

    So Sad 😞, Rest In Peace, Little Ones.

  • @sandykenuk
    @sandykenuk 5 місяців тому

    We will now always remember them now because of you paul

  • @clairemarkham3485
    @clairemarkham3485 7 місяців тому

    It's sad when children lose their lives to evil monsters like these 3 little girls. Thank you for the info in your video,Paul @unusualthings xx

  • @mihailo-dl3jn
    @mihailo-dl3jn 4 місяці тому

    Very sad to hear such stories as this always those poor little girls had a lives all ahead of them cut short.

  • @curtisrobinson7962
    @curtisrobinson7962 7 місяців тому

    Well, that was a tearjerker.

  • @jackiewinwick
    @jackiewinwick 7 місяців тому

    Sad story x

  • @janemorgan154
    @janemorgan154 7 місяців тому

    So sad. People knew he wasn’t mentally well and had lots of issues yet they allowed him to walk the streets to murder small children. Are things much better nowadays? This is so very sad.

  • @rhianevans7189
    @rhianevans7189 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much for your kind donation. 🙏

    • @rhianevans7189
      @rhianevans7189 7 місяців тому +1

      Hi Paul
      No problems you do a lot for this channel so a little something may help you

  • @Pellegrineanita
    @Pellegrineanita 7 місяців тому

    Awww this one gave me a lump in my throat... bless you paul I know it's hard for you, thank you for bringing to us their stories.. sweet Dreams Brenda, sweet dreams Cicely, should never have happened. Thank you for giving them flowers Paul.
    He was violent from a young age killing animals. With that killer streak in him and he didn't know right from wrong apparently, was there no lunatic asylums back then? I'm not putting what I want to call him out of respect.. also sweet dreams to Linda, I hope all the girls are at peace with some members of their families by now... thank you so much Paul xx

  • @elainetalling1797
    @elainetalling1797 7 місяців тому +2

    John Thomas . Say's it all really..

  • @PeterPhosphate
    @PeterPhosphate 7 місяців тому +1

    Lives that were never really led because of someone’s strange fantasies.

  • @AngelaTrower
    @AngelaTrower 6 місяців тому

    So sad

  • @christelbraune4530
    @christelbraune4530 6 місяців тому

    Das ist herzzereizend.
    Mord und noch dazu an so jungem Leben, dafür findet man keine Worte.
    Sorry, solche Menschen haben keine Recht um ihr eigenes Leben zu betteln.
    Leider ist die jetzige Welt so verroht.
    Morde wird es immer wieder geben egal wo.
    Mögen sie in Frieden ruhen 🙏🏻.
    Thank you. Paul 👍

  • @InnocentAzaleaFlower-tf2cg
    @InnocentAzaleaFlower-tf2cg 7 місяців тому

    They were beautiful little girls. God Bless Them Both

  • @sharongould6579
    @sharongould6579 7 місяців тому

    😢

  • @angelakinsella5439
    @angelakinsella5439 7 місяців тому

    😢😢😢

  • @susangreasby8741
    @susangreasby8741 7 місяців тому +1

    Just. Awful

  • @Only1Sabe
    @Only1Sabe 7 місяців тому

    Paul are you going to do a vid on Brianna Ghey?

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  7 місяців тому +1

      Not yet… maybe after some time

    • @Only1Sabe
      @Only1Sabe 7 місяців тому

      ​@@UnusualThings1 no worries dude. My friend wants to go and its not far from me.

  • @JoJoJoJo-fs3ey
    @JoJoJoJo-fs3ey 7 місяців тому

    Cecely was at the movies by herself?

  • @nervo6321
    @nervo6321 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely hideous this thing was out and about after killing one beautiful young girl…you referred to him as a Gentleman in your introduction, that could not be further from the truth.

  • @sadmansadman159
    @sadmansadman159 7 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @rachelcartwright4179
    @rachelcartwright4179 7 місяців тому

    Would you ever do a crime file about the Cannock Chase Murders. Here is a brief description of the case.
    The Cannock Chase murders were the murders of three girls aged between 5 and 7 in Staffordshire, England, between 1965 and 1967. The bodies of all three children were discovered on Cannock Chase; a vast area of countryside in the county of Staffordshire

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  7 місяців тому +1

      Could look into for the future at some point.

  • @johnbrees22
    @johnbrees22 7 місяців тому

    You call him 'gentleman' at the start, then you don't want to call him a man later. Maybe needs an edit.

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  7 місяців тому

      Not really, setting a scene explain what he does then justifies it to the audience.

  • @lunevalleyparanormal
    @lunevalleyparanormal 7 місяців тому +11

    Thank you for telling this sad story I hadn’t heard of this before
    And as always the lovely gesture of flowers as a mark of respect
    Thank you 🙏🏻
    RIP Angels ❤

  • @elizabethsamways7624
    @elizabethsamways7624 7 місяців тому +10

    I mentioned this to you many months ago I grew up opposite the cemetery in Bath and used to walk passed these graves on a daily basis never knew the story back then though. So glad you have done this. thank you.

  • @debrafleming2884
    @debrafleming2884 7 місяців тому +5

    Thanks Paul. Interesting and moving. Thanks for putting flowers on the girls' graves. It's obvious how much you care.

  • @lacadmin2844
    @lacadmin2844 7 місяців тому +4

    REST IN PEACE TO THE POOR SWEET GIRLS MY HEART GO'S OUT TO ALL THEIR FAMILIES 💔🙏💐😢😇

  • @junelaw4162
    @junelaw4162 7 місяців тому +2

    It touches me to think a !!!!!!!! can do that to young girls RIP ❤️❤️❤️

  • @wendymudkins8208
    @wendymudkins8208 7 місяців тому +2

    This is beyond sad that young lives were taken so unnecessarily by this evil being what did these poor bairns do to deserve being murdered may they forever rest in peace

  • @marieskapars4766
    @marieskapars4766 4 місяці тому +1

    N flowers for the girls so beautiful, touching. Nice one n the respect ❤😇😇😲😢😢

  • @spookygeek9459
    @spookygeek9459 7 місяців тому +1

    🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🌹🌹🌹🙏🏽 such a shame I could never understand our person can just kill another person or a child or a old person. I to kill people for no reason thank you for sharing that you take care drive carefully. Lovely touch with the flowers. 🌹 🙏🏽

  • @alshakesby6335
    @alshakesby6335 7 місяців тому +3

    Looking forward to seeing this Paul
    And good morning

  • @richardcoombes9491
    @richardcoombes9491 7 місяців тому +1

    hi paul so sad this story i remember reading about this case . god bless the littles ones

  • @anthonypavlou2273
    @anthonypavlou2273 7 місяців тому +2

    Good evening paul

  • @elisamcgowan4774
    @elisamcgowan4774 7 місяців тому +2

    Yes, I had heard of this case, though not all the details you included in your video. This was a tragic case indeed. Thank you for this video Paul.

  • @allisonmalbon3538
    @allisonmalbon3538 7 місяців тому +2

    Sad story, thanks for sharing. Such a sweet and thoughtful gesture with the flowers.

  • @melissaphillips3088
    @melissaphillips3088 7 місяців тому +2

    You did such a respectful and loving tribute to their story Paul. May they RIP🌹

  • @GAZP1964
    @GAZP1964 7 місяців тому +2

    Looking forward to this one , sounds really sad 😔

  • @kellysnowdon7736
    @kellysnowdon7736 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Paul for another fantastic video

  • @williaminadonn7412
    @williaminadonn7412 7 місяців тому +1

    💓💓💓👉😪😪😪

  • @Worldfriends218
    @Worldfriends218 7 місяців тому +1

    very nice of you not to forget her flowers - the grave needs restoring sad to see it been left behind please tern your sound up

  • @VixGB
    @VixGB 7 місяців тому +1

    Evening Paul, you're visiting my hometown ❤ I have loads of relatives and ancestors in that cemetery 🙏🏻❤️🕊 My mum remembered the Straffen case very well and it shocked everyone. (She was only young herself when the murders happened) the girls have never been forgotten by those who remember the case 🙏🏻🕊

  • @marieskapars4766
    @marieskapars4766 4 місяці тому +1

    Havent seen this yet paul just about to, also wanted to ask you for what about the tranter family in Cornwall. Terrible it is

    • @UnusualThings1
      @UnusualThings1  4 місяці тому +1

      I’ve not covered that one

    • @marieskapars4766
      @marieskapars4766 4 місяці тому +1

      @@UnusualThings1 looks like Ul wants to Paul I seen it today on crime detective thing, but needs you Ur respect n the cover only you can do, n god do they deserve you doing this one Paul, was dreadful good for viewers so. Let me know what U think just type it into you're phone, n they deserve to be treasure n remembered.

  • @paulguise698
    @paulguise698 7 місяців тому

    Hiya Paul, I'm glad the government never let this psycho out, rest in peace little angels, thankyou Paul for uploading this vlog, this is Paul In Whitehaven, Cumbria, England

  • @nickilamont9209
    @nickilamont9209 3 місяці тому

    Such a tragic story that monster taking 3 innocent beautiful girls lives away rest in heavenly peace beautiful girls thank you Paul for showing so much love and respect to these girls 😢 ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @pamelahall1495
    @pamelahall1495 7 місяців тому

    Hi Paul …I never knew about these crimes as it was before my time …but it’s so heartbreaking 💔…poor little girls …bless them …I Loved the flowers…beautiful touch Paul …your a sweetie …Thankyou I Love your channel X💞

  • @tonysargent7787
    @tonysargent7787 7 місяців тому +1

    Another great and interesting video has always Paul 👍

  • @shaye6598
    @shaye6598 6 місяців тому

    I have not heard his story before. Those poor little girl taken having only had a few years of life. May they now be angels in Gods beautiful garden. Thank you Paul, and thank you for taking them flowers. ✨

  • @coulterry67
    @coulterry67 7 місяців тому

    This crime passed me by so thanks for remembering these precious little girls who shouldn't be defined by how they died. RIP little ones ❤❤

  • @stellastone8720
    @stellastone8720 7 місяців тому

    Evening Paul, I cried through this one, those poor little girls, who could have grown up to be beautiful young women and have children of their own. Their lives taken away by a monster of a man who didn’t know right from wrong.
    May the sweet angels 😇 rest in eternal peace together with all the angels that have passed away. I don’t know how you manage to do these without shedding tears xx

  • @crazycatllady3675
    @crazycatllady3675 3 місяці тому

    good that you remember these innocent children. how about a visit to the cannock chase victims graves.