Mystery of a VRChat Predator

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  • @BrandonFM
    @BrandonFM  2 роки тому +717

    Brand new documentary is out now ua-cam.com/video/Tod1qMcWeMk/v-deo.html

    • @kkrock_
      @kkrock_ 2 роки тому +2

      Sup brandon

    • @estes_was_here
      @estes_was_here 2 роки тому +10

      Very underrated, just discovered your channel, keep up the amazing work. About to go watch the video you put up 7 hours ago

    • @soneyhatesant
      @soneyhatesant 2 роки тому

      yo Brandon idk if you gonna see this but this my first vid that i watched and it’s really well put together👌🏾 you even got credits that’s dope and i mess with the songs you be playing but keep up the good work man 👍🏾

    • @combossss
      @combossss 2 роки тому +4

      Hey Brandon, If that guy is in the military, did you know that you can file a complaint and get him NJP'd. Every bootf*cked marine/army/navy/air force knows they won't escape from that.

    • @sanicthehedgehog6346
      @sanicthehedgehog6346 2 роки тому

      lol funny this is recent

  • @joonboi84
    @joonboi84 2 роки тому +3839

    I’ve watched both of these documentaries with my 13 year old. She at first mentioned that a lot of kids her age wouldn’t tell their parents about a lot of this, but that she was happy that we watched it together. I don’t keep her away from VR Chat, but told her that she knows she can come talk if ANYTHING ever happens (as well as the normal don’t give personal info schpiel…

    • @GlitcherGacha
      @GlitcherGacha 2 роки тому +302

      Dad of the year reward!

    • @kvnima
      @kvnima 2 роки тому +289

      THATS what parents should do, let their kids live but also making sure they know they can talk to you without being yelled at or anything

    • @katiesanders3737
      @katiesanders3737 2 роки тому +80

      Holy moly youre a great parebt

    • @Arabiac
      @Arabiac 2 роки тому +66

      im glad that many parents are aware of this and can deal with this kinda situation :)

    • @outrider8569
      @outrider8569 2 роки тому +38

      mad respect for being such a cool dad

  • @PurpleFisho
    @PurpleFisho 2 роки тому +4886

    I love how they did this ENTIRE PLAN, just to expose a predator, instead of posting all of the screenshots on twitter and calling it a day

    • @syrusjohnson3882
      @syrusjohnson3882 2 роки тому +171

      Fax home boy would have lost everything on twitter

    • @thedrifter3076
      @thedrifter3076 2 роки тому +290

      Well, I'll tell you why the quality in these documentaries is important. Exposure, getting the word out there and catching people's attention is the only way to get something done about online situations like this. The only problem is for Brandon. My fear is that these worlds he is peering into could be so much more dangerous. I hope for his safety, he truly is someone I look up to. He refuses to sit by and watch. I wish best for him and his ever-growing crew. "So shines a good deed in a weary world.” ~ William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice

    • @wherethewatermeetstheshade
      @wherethewatermeetstheshade 2 роки тому +4

      @@syrusjohnson3882 is there stuff on twitter

    • @saucefreakystyle
      @saucefreakystyle 2 роки тому

      Seriously, like I've been on Vr chat pretty consistently, those mfs are strange sometimes

    • @souleaterevans4589
      @souleaterevans4589 2 роки тому +107

      Well they were obviously scared and struggling with the after-effects of grooming. They didn't want the DM leaks to be traced back to them, nor for Brandon to put himself in any danger. I'm also convinced that something happened at some point in the Discord DMs that triggered Beli to immediately try to cut contact with Brandon. Maybe a message from someone involved, or even just the recounting of events, but we'll probably never know.
      Then there's the after-effects of grooming, leading to her flip-flopping between wanting justice and wanting to go back to that situation. She definitely misses the groomer if she's willing to pretend to be okay with what he did just so they can keep hanging out. Reminds me a lot of Stockholm Syndrome
      And finally, there's _also_ the mental illness factor. Beli seemed very erratic at times to me, which I can imagine anyone would be when trying to go through with exposing their groomer. The mental impact that has is impossible to put into words.

  • @pear_bear
    @pear_bear 2 роки тому +9429

    I feel like vrchat should be 18+ game tbh

    • @setsers1
      @setsers1 2 роки тому +103

      Yyyyep

    • @colorweaver5070
      @colorweaver5070 2 роки тому +661

      At least have restricted areas could at least pretend it’s trying

    • @Scruffy-qi3ik
      @Scruffy-qi3ik 2 роки тому +381

      probably a little bit of a better restriction/moderation with avatar stuff, because it isn't inherently bad for kids or much else. too much of it's user base are degenerates though

    • @kookieuniversal21
      @kookieuniversal21 2 роки тому +12

      Agreed

    • @sagewilliams
      @sagewilliams 2 роки тому +126

      that’s only part of the problem tbh, kids would still find their way into it. gotta strengthen moderation

  • @jW-kr5xn
    @jW-kr5xn Рік тому +59

    Your friend absolutely killed that interview. Props to him!

  • @azula292
    @azula292 2 роки тому +1979

    As someone who has played omori seeing it used in this context thoroughly unsettled me. Definitely a good game tho recommend you check it out.

    • @dietstrawberry
      @dietstrawberry 2 роки тому +134

      definitely agreed!! I was suprised to see omori show up! It covers very heavy topics but its not insensitive and its generally just very incredible!!

    • @yellowowo1104
      @yellowowo1104 2 роки тому +63

      yea when i notice the character that bella or what had then notice the room I recognised it then when the went into the next room I was like uhm is this from omori then the song I was like yep then it clicked after a while.

    • @anqelica727
      @anqelica727 2 роки тому +30

      Yupp the moment he entered the white room, I immediately checked the comments

    • @krasm2915
      @krasm2915 2 роки тому +14

      yea i had to stop there because im waiting for it to come out on switch and i dont want to risk spoilers :/

    • @azula292
      @azula292 2 роки тому +21

      @@krasm2915 defo worth the wait, you've probably heard this before but it is the best game i've ever had the privilege of playing.

  • @FredrickTT
    @FredrickTT 2 роки тому +1276

    Just finished watching this, and saw your previous doc a few days ago. Your line of work goes far and beyond what most content creators ever strive to do yet is far underappreciated! As someone who had experienced constant cyberbullying and harassment when I was 13-14 (21 now), I will never forget the people who worked relentlessly to catch the person and help me and many others put the situation behind us. While Straybound is still out there, I'm glad this girl can live peacefully thanks to you and I hope he gets prosecuted before he harms anyone else. As one commenter just said, he's in the military and he's subject to the rules of UCMJ and coming from a US military family myself I second his opinion that they can easily start and solve an investigation on him. Again, thank you for the amazing videos and I'm looking forward to either a followup or whatever you have next in store!

    • @jabsdidit
      @jabsdidit 2 роки тому +5

      agreed

    • @baer_boii8889
      @baer_boii8889 2 роки тому

      id bet theres a way to track him down and actually get some shit to happen to this asshole someone has to know him on a personal level or know where he is in the military.

    • @TheBeaconRabbit
      @TheBeaconRabbit 2 роки тому

      The Men Of Culture Are Behind
      We Agreed

    • @Helldiver07-d1l
      @Helldiver07-d1l 2 роки тому

      agreed

    • @awesomedudeplayz3950
      @awesomedudeplayz3950 2 роки тому

      What’s straybounds twitch

  • @belledamer89
    @belledamer89 2 роки тому +961

    At the age of 14, I used to stay up till 2 am just to meet people that bothered to talk to me on vrchat. I had a very isolated social life so when I finally had people that I felt cared, I was ecstatic. You don't realize you're being groomed because everyone around you will act like its normal. Especially on vrchat. Don't get me wrong, if you fall in the right crowd, they'll protect you from people like that, but they won't tell you what they're protecting you from. In all my time on there no one even said the word "grooming." It was years ago and I still go to therapy for my trauma.
    Word of advice to people who start playing vrchat. Just because they seem close or seem to care, you need to keep that healthy boundary of strictly usernames. No personal info. Keep away from things you know are red flags and follow your gut. Ask yourself that if someone came to you face to face irl like they way they are on the game, would you react the same?
    Have a good day everyone and if you see something, say something. ❤

    • @dcscruz2970
      @dcscruz2970 2 роки тому +21

      I’m so worried for my nephews who are young. And worse how many of these sickos could be in the army or any profession that grants them a level of power that makes them immune to jail or any repercussions

    • @trrk-
      @trrk- 2 роки тому +8

      @@dcscruz2970 same my lil bro is ten and he plays vrchat and he speakin to people and at first I didn’t want him to do it and I still don’t want him to but I kinda got used to it but my brother isn’t exactly the smartest person which makes me more scared that some 40 year old guy living in his moms basement could convince him he’s his age and then you know what could happen after that

    • @dcscruz2970
      @dcscruz2970 2 роки тому +7

      @@trrk- I would say to do talk to him. And I mean really talk. As heinous as I may sound do make him afraid. I do wish I could tell my nephews but they are preteens so they don’t really listen to me much. And my other two have a very busy mother and one has adhd which gives him a fearless mind. Fuck but yeah. I do think you should try even if he hates to be on his shoulder as much as you can and somehow get involved on his play sessions so he’s never alone with a random sicko. Not just men can be predators but also women. So there’s no safe space.

    • @trrk-
      @trrk- 2 роки тому +2

      @@dcscruz2970 yea thanks I’m gonna go make him scared I already like doing that but now it’s helping him thanks for the advice 👍

    • @dcscruz2970
      @dcscruz2970 2 роки тому +2

      @@trrk- I do feel showing some videos help since it gives more evidence. Cause I remember being scared of being alone and walking out of the house after being subjected to so many la Rosa de Guadalupe episodes

  • @Hanjhob
    @Hanjhob Рік тому +1054

    The way this whole grooming ordeal was turned into an ARG/game is kinda weird tbh. Cyphers? Puzzle rooms? *Omori?* Was very uncomfortable to sit through.

    • @zwh.104
      @zwh.104 Рік тому +48

      exactly

    • @Prismate
      @Prismate Рік тому

      yeah... it's a serious situation, where an actual threat to society is running loose. ARGs are fabricated, whilst investigatory work is expected to be real. Combining the two destroys the purposes of both.

    • @pomtamto5586
      @pomtamto5586 Рік тому +230

      Literally the edgiest victim in existence. I was completely taken out of it by the glorified Minecraft adventure map.

    • @SkyRied1
      @SkyRied1 Рік тому +139

      This 👆 I couldn't tell if this is an art piece/made up story or it actually happened.

    • @TheEngineerThatsEngiHere
      @TheEngineerThatsEngiHere Рік тому +144

      some people cope in weird ways when dealing with trauma

  • @jorymo4964
    @jorymo4964 2 роки тому +2802

    While I do appreciate the time and effort put into investigating this and bringing it to light, this absolutely should have been reported to the proper authorities and the military before showing him and publicizing everything. He could have gotten in serious trouble, including a prison sentence or dishonorable discharge. Instead, this has given him prior warning and time to build a defense and destroy any more evidence, effectively only getting a slap on the wrist and losing some mild internet clout.

    • @cyberalpaca
      @cyberalpaca 2 роки тому +394

      IMO I think this has partially damaged any justice he should have gotten. This video is more of an art piece than a proper showcase of a criminal activity happening. Of course the minor is struggling with mental illness so they would have not been able to handle a proper investigation, but in serious cases like this, where cp was involved, this is actually just putting a bandaid on a bullet wound. Now, as this is pretty fancied up video, it can't be taken seriously if it should be brought up in court. It is just public shaming now. It solved nothing, only publically shamed the culprit but he is now prepared for another tactic like this and ready to hurt another minor again.

    • @DaKevke
      @DaKevke 2 роки тому +151

      Exactly. He will just switch tactics. Fancy video, but nothing will happen. And that is more than a damn shame.

    • @5thar
      @5thar 2 роки тому +156

      I partially agree but also not - Brandon is in the UK, while Stray seemed to be American, so primarily it would actually be exceedingly difficult for him to get in contact with anyone that would actually do anything about it - Who do you contact? The British police arnt gonna care/do anything and you cant just email the military.
      Even if he could, is he going to communicate with an investigation team?
      Fly out to stand in a witness box?
      Would you take on such burdens for what would ultimately fail considering he's a youtuber with some screenshots, while Stray would no doubth have a barrister who could talk him out of it?
      Moreover we don't actually know he didn't for sure - It is possible he did his best to inform some authorities, at the very least Discord, UA-cam, Twitch etc and maybe even law enforcement - I would guess as stated above, they would be unable to do much, hence his not bothering to mention it if he did try this route.
      All this on mind I think perhaps this video has more impact then it may seem - By pouring light on this situation others may be more wary and further showing the discord mods actually standing alongside Belli, or how something like screenshots can be so lifesaving, may actually help alot of kids in her position.
      So I agree, this won't get Stray the prison sentence he deserves, But it has atleast temporarily removed his reach, gotten Belli away from tying to go back and most of all shown alot of people the dangers and possible ways out of these situations - It ain't perfect but I can imagine much, much worse outcomes👍👍.

    • @cyberalpaca
      @cyberalpaca 2 роки тому +78

      @@5thar since there was material of Belli that was illegal, this is a case that could be info'd to the FBI. There is Cyber Tip hotlines and website to give the info to, even if you are in the UK (even I could access it as an eu citizen). And since there is information where the culprit did his duty at in the army, it is easy to track if you are the FBI.
      My issue was that the video is more of an entertainment piece than actually getting the justice Belli deserves. Yes, the public knows now, but no it will just make the abuser more careful next time since he is still free. This video is irresponsible and more using Belli's case for entertainment if the creator has not contacted the people who could have taken this further. Seeing how the evidence was on a video aimed for entertainment, it could be now tainted evidence.
      There was no real justice for Belli. Just a video shaming a criminal in public for viewers to gawk at.

    • @5thar
      @5thar 2 роки тому +43

      @@cyberalpaca Like I said, I agree this won't get him a jail sentence but it does shine a light on a bad situation.
      Further Belii was clearly considering getting back with the guy just to keep her friends, that situation was avoided, that's a very real change he made - But Moreover if they hadn't shared the info they would never of been able to convince her friends to side with her - That was a very immediate issue that the mods themselves handled and Brandon chose the route that kept Beli safe right now, rather then risk her doing something drastic during the months of a police investigation - Ultimately once the mods shared that info, this video is irrelevant evidence wise as Stray has already been made aware.
      And again he could of contacted authorities and they may of done nothing - Hence his not mentioning it, it's compelling but it isn't enough evidence for a definite conviction.
      So like I said, yes this fails true justice - However it may help other people in the future and that may be the best Brandon felt he could do given his position.
      He said it himself, this video isn't monitised yet he still put this much work in - What are people more likely to watch, a droll detail vague vid or a highly stylised and real story.
      I agree Stray may walk free, but equally I think others will have a chance they may not of otherwise, bigger picture and all That👍👍.

  • @Tetodash
    @Tetodash 2 роки тому +339

    I wasn’t expecting all of Stray’s mods to turn on him after the screenshots came out. I’m glad they did though. He doesn’t deserve any support after what he did. People like that shouldn’t be UA-camrs or Twitch streamers.

  • @Chronologiccs
    @Chronologiccs 2 роки тому +410

    Holy hell when I heard straybound it sent a shiver down my spine..
    For clarification: this man was one of the first people I met on vrchat. I had hung out with him while he was streaming and after he had insulted me and my voice, I had gone mute on vrchat. I had cut him off a little after that, but if I did that it would've been terrifying to know what he could've done if I didn't stop talking to him.

    • @profiles_
      @profiles_ 2 роки тому +25

      jeez. okay knowing what could have happened to you makes me scared

    • @Chronologiccs
      @Chronologiccs 2 роки тому +7

      @@profiles_ yeah…

    • @AstralPhnx
      @AstralPhnx 2 роки тому +4

      Holy sweet jesus

    • @DariusFlynt_2012
      @DariusFlynt_2012 2 роки тому +18

      That was his strategy to find insecure teens

    • @haudi_there_partner
      @haudi_there_partner 2 роки тому

      if anyone ever threatens someone just call the police before it becomes a bomb under your bed

  • @fiftyteen
    @fiftyteen 7 місяців тому +74

    the fact the “alien language” is enderman and omori just popping up at random had me in a chokehold 😭😭😭

    • @cattoisbacc5363
      @cattoisbacc5363 4 місяці тому +10

      its so funny how serious the guy is but literally every clue is just so unserious 😭

  • @sodium_d5784
    @sodium_d5784 2 роки тому +739

    as someone who's been in the omori fandom for a pretty long time, it was amazing seeing someone discover the game through something like this, the game itself is a masterpiece and i'm surprised that more people haven't found out about it. but anyway, the game is really good and it should really be checked out more.

    • @kara7763
      @kara7763 2 роки тому +22

      It really is amazing!! It’s my favorite game now. So unique and had so much love put into it

    • @kitty_catra
      @kitty_catra 2 роки тому +15

      I've heard of my time (it was one of my favourite songs and still is) and omori but I actually didn't know that they were related
      I honestly would love to play the game but I'm not good at horrors at all

    • @voxzez
      @voxzez 2 роки тому +15

      I WAS LITERALLY SCREAMING ABOUT IT AT THE START

    • @fanatixtc
      @fanatixtc 2 роки тому +6

      I can't wait for it to come out on PS4! I've watched all the analysis videos and I still can't be more excited.

    • @liagotosleep264
      @liagotosleep264 2 роки тому +1

      Same here

  • @Azi_OS
    @Azi_OS 3 роки тому +1732

    I'm kinda sorry for getting impatient while you were planning your interviews, but I'm glad my community assembled against this guy when provided the horrible truth.

    • @flamesredinconito6474
      @flamesredinconito6474 2 роки тому +90

      You where in the right mind to do so, yet you decided to wait, that is more than what you credit yourself for, this story has ended, its was the good ending, but tread carefully, as the book isn't finished, you have my blessings, make this book have a good ending.

    • @crystalrose5646
      @crystalrose5646 2 роки тому +61

      I’m glad you and the community assembled to take down a big evil, it’s people like you guys that give me hope for the world, thank you for your services

    • @tim0e
      @tim0e 2 роки тому +2

      So why hasn't this child predator been reported to the proper authorities to be dealt with?

    • @clapernickle4167
      @clapernickle4167 2 роки тому +1

      What’s the discord

    • @Stormtrooper-xp4yt
      @Stormtrooper-xp4yt 2 роки тому

      What's the discord

  • @jaxstacks1253
    @jaxstacks1253 2 роки тому +1352

    My only recommendation is to please start compiling info and giving it to authorities *before* posting a youtube video about it. These are excellent documentaries and I'd rather see them as an after the fact. A, "I did all this investigation and compiled all the notes. Things have been reported to authorities and it appears things have come under wraps"

    • @nrgbunni.
      @nrgbunni. 2 роки тому +131

      Problem is he lives in UK and stray lives in America so if he went to the police they'd do nothing unless he Actually calls the fbi then if he's lucky they may look into it. When you're tracking down predators from all over the world lack of jurisdiction can really get in the way and also sometimes police refuse to do anything unless the person reporting the crime is from the same country as the crime took place

    • @Mechanic3050
      @Mechanic3050 2 роки тому +17

      Not going to lie you make a fair point and it was the same point I was pulling my hair out about, I dislike the guys videos mainly because with all the imformation he has on said people and people who happen to be in the same country as the person in question then why not attempt to put the man behind bars geez I don't know, BEFORE YOU MAKE A 1HOUR VIDEO EXPLAINGING HOW NOT TO HANDLE SOMETHING AS IMPORTANT AS THIS!. I get the dude can't do anything bout it however there's clearly a reason for making the video right? I just hope he attempted to get someone else who lives in the same county and can be trusted with the information to get the authorities involved BEFORE making such a long video with no good ending.

    • @franksfeet413
      @franksfeet413 2 роки тому +57

      @@Mechanic3050 hes literally spreading awareness about it.. its not like hes doing nothing and you dont know if he has tried and even if he did he lives in the uk…..

    • @notyarrs
      @notyarrs Рік тому +29

      @@nrgbunni. im not sure about this video but for later videos he does say he reports stuff to the fbi and others

    • @CivvyZen
      @CivvyZen Рік тому

      Ur goofyy

  • @SebastianEliser
    @SebastianEliser Рік тому +46

    huge props to Beli for actually reaching out for someone and huge props to Brandon for being a good person and helping

  • @justinclark4281
    @justinclark4281 2 роки тому +1192

    I think all the info should be sent to the authorities, and especially the military. They have MUCH stricter rules, and even if they can't do anything officially.. I am not so sure his squad mates will be too thrilled with him.

    • @EndofHope606
      @EndofHope606 2 роки тому +54

      article 15 go BRRRT

    • @Fasoozle
      @Fasoozle 2 роки тому +50

      @@EndofHope606 just a article 15? I’d give him a dishonorable discharge

    • @TeasilaNova
      @TeasilaNova 2 роки тому

      @@Fasoozle nah, dishonorable discharge would be too good for him. as far as i've heard he'd wined up in USA's version of a gulag for dipshits who break laws while under oath.

    • @fuhwitjeans
      @fuhwitjeans 2 роки тому

      @@EndofHope606 fuck that man he would deserve a court martial imo

    • @shmid9823
      @shmid9823 2 роки тому +45

      @@Fasoozle This would definitely lead to a discharge, and civilian court.

  • @pixie9983
    @pixie9983 3 роки тому +2131

    Although I'm only 10 minutes into the video, it's evident this is one of the most well-edited/written videos of all time. I find it dumbfounding that Brandon doesn't isn't more popular.

    • @theroboticrabbit3490
      @theroboticrabbit3490 2 роки тому +37

      It’s probably because of UA-cam’s algorithm thinking THIS IS INAPPROPRIATE AND ITS DEMONETIZED. It isn’t wrong but, that doesn’t make it excusable to ignore

    • @blipboyy
      @blipboyy 2 роки тому +10

      Its crazy. His devotion to editing is inspiring. @BrandonFM I hope you are well.

    • @bipple4588
      @bipple4588 2 роки тому +3

      it's mamamax without the cringe

    • @edwinng4610
      @edwinng4610 2 роки тому +7

      dude has like 2 videos

    • @aaronruby1186
      @aaronruby1186 2 роки тому +2

      Hands down the most under rated youtuber i've ever encountered. I will be a fan for life.

  • @2miligrams
    @2miligrams 2 роки тому +2272

    This guy is so underrated, his editing is godly just like Disrupt's..

    • @turtlesrreal6722
      @turtlesrreal6722 2 роки тому +28

      him adding his alarm clock and him waking up on different days was cringe

    • @turtlesrreal6722
      @turtlesrreal6722 2 роки тому +10

      @Tarian Animated oh really? thx i couldnt tell, lol.

    • @mixfitmusic
      @mixfitmusic 2 роки тому +44

      Definitely some cool samples, effects, and transitions used. But it was a bit much, ended up skipping all of the chapter intros when I noticed they were over a minute long.

    • @IdiotequeTR
      @IdiotequeTR 2 роки тому +7

      NGL It just felt like a Disrupt mock up

    • @yensu300
      @yensu300 2 роки тому +4

      just needs a better mic

  • @JustCallMeHeavy
    @JustCallMeHeavy 2 роки тому +350

    Why was she so cryptic about it though? I believe its always better to being upfront about stuff like that.

    • @Diamomdnd
      @Diamomdnd Рік тому +30

      someone people come out in different ways to deal with guilt i guess?

    • @Liveforhatenow
      @Liveforhatenow Рік тому +92

      ​they made bro play a entire game for 2 days

    • @thatdaveguy8895
      @thatdaveguy8895 Рік тому +28

      Yeah like tf, I mean even i dont talk shit about my emotions but when I do I talk. Not make someone play a fucking game, like sure want me to go like: "play undertale genocide route" lmao

    • @jinnks6727
      @jinnks6727 Рік тому +57

      @@thatdaveguy8895as a person who went through a grooming scenario it can be really hard to just talk. I of course struggled but I did use words. I didn’t make the person I told do a three quest storyline but it wasn’t easy. It was definitely a way for her to keep her mind off of what she was actually doing - which was coming out about being groomed by someone she trusted

    • @tr4shb0at_
      @tr4shb0at_ Рік тому +2

      @@Liveforhatenow yeah that's wild, and theres alot to omori. I played for 2 days and was only 5 hours in

  • @buniiidoll
    @buniiidoll 2 роки тому +682

    As an adult in the VR Chat community, it’s not a safe place for children. I’ve been hit on a lot due to the sound of my voice and a lot of people do not care about how young I sound. It’s disgusting. As for Straybound, he does not deserve to be in any community. He especially does not deserve to be a person who fights to protect the country. He belongs in a jail cell and to rot. Anyone who preys on children deserves the worst.
    For any children who read my comment: Please remember that saying “no” is absolutely okay. Be vigilant. Tell an adult.
    For the Adults: Please watch out for the children in the community. We can’t force them out, but we can try to protect them and set a good example for them. You stay safe and vigilant as well.
    Thank you Brandon. Thank you Beli for being brave to come forward. Thank you to everyone who helped with the investigation.

    • @argentum8417
      @argentum8417 2 роки тому +27

      this exactly. i’m an adult but my main circle of friends in vrchat are younger/mid teens, and they all look up to me. i task myself with keeping them safe from people who would love to hurt them. i don’t want them to go through the experiences i had when i was that young, so that’s why i protect them.

    • @stinkychair
      @stinkychair 2 роки тому +2

      @@argentum8417 cringe vrc parent

    • @nikonee507
      @nikonee507 2 роки тому

      welp dont really know much of vr chat but in this world it's always an messed up place where people are willing to do bad to people no matter if it's to children or an adult bad things happens to everyone after all

    • @aizenor3063
      @aizenor3063 2 роки тому +3

      If the kid is 14 or older and gets groomed I wanna blame the kid too cause why tf you talking privately with adults in the first place? Does that message to kids “stranger danger” no longer get passed around? If old ass dude or gal is creepin you should just block them don’t let yourself feel for them cause they’ll use that against ya.

    • @bigmanbarry2299
      @bigmanbarry2299 2 роки тому +32

      @@aizenor3063 how old are you? “If a kid gets groomed they deserve it. They should be more mature and smart” disgusting

  • @cameroniandcheese1287
    @cameroniandcheese1287 2 роки тому +1977

    you could possibly make good money off being a private investigator. you are really good at this stuff.
    I have ADHD and I can confirm it's hardly an excuse to do anything that would be wrong

    • @wherethewatermeetstheshade
      @wherethewatermeetstheshade 2 роки тому +34

      I have ADHD too and I feel this way about online and it sucks cause I don't wanna be like this.

    • @1999Fabion
      @1999Fabion 2 роки тому +75

      @@wherethewatermeetstheshade Bro, nobody's joining your pity party. get help, UA-cam comments are not the place for this. you're just outing yourself, this is self destructive.

    • @Kriegsman14
      @Kriegsman14 2 роки тому +28

      I have it as well and it pisses me off that people use it as an excuse.

    • @thewilliamsanimationprojec822
      @thewilliamsanimationprojec822 2 роки тому +22

      Yeah... I have Inattentive ADHD (Which I kinda just shrug off as ADD), And I do some bad stuff.. I don't say that it's because of the ADD though, I just own up to what I did

    • @nakodile
      @nakodile 2 роки тому +36

      As someone who also has ADHD I can confirm that it has just about nothing to do with committing any act as terrible as grooming people. There is no excuse for that whatsoever

  • @bunkz5540
    @bunkz5540 2 роки тому +362

    After 10 years plus on UA-cam I can honestly say I've never come across a more talent person than you, the time and care you put into your craft shows, and im really happy I randomly stumbled apon you I cant wait to see what you come out with in the future

    • @bunkz5540
      @bunkz5540 2 роки тому +28

      Also I love the heavy use of kendrick

    • @BrandonFM
      @BrandonFM  2 роки тому +36

      Hes the greatest

    • @Redxminder
      @Redxminder 2 роки тому +3

      @@BrandonFM I rep J cole but kendrick is goated too

  • @OperatorJay141
    @OperatorJay141 2 роки тому +55

    Hope beli is doing better, she took a leap of faith trusting in Brandon. Keep up the great work kid.

  • @ExodusEditCrew
    @ExodusEditCrew 2 роки тому +252

    The edits....Crazyyy man, good work!

  • @LoveAddicted_
    @LoveAddicted_ 2 роки тому +704

    Brandon, i know you dont know me but thank you for making these and touching on these topics, many adult men (im 14.) have come up to me and has hit on me, one time someone threatened me that if i didnt do erp with them they would dox me, vrchat is a terrifying place. Ive made many friends, but terrifying experiences, then. Thank you for making these videos.

    • @BrandonFM
      @BrandonFM  2 роки тому +101

      No problem, stay safe

    • @cosmicskies4766
      @cosmicskies4766 2 роки тому +26

      I'm here with you Candy. Same age, and same experiences. Stay strong

    • @meganmullis5386
      @meganmullis5386 2 роки тому +30

      I've also been threatened with doxing on an rp site when I was younger, luckily I didn't believe him and nothing came of the threat, but there are so many times I've been groomed online or someone attempted to groom me. I'm sorry that any of this happens, but I hope you're doing well.

    • @kidmusic1673
      @kidmusic1673 2 роки тому +13

      same women come up to me all the time in VRchat like older women and try and groom me, i just stick with friends in private worlds now lol

    • @6torthor
      @6torthor 2 роки тому +20

      The game is fun, but because there’s so much freedom it just isn’t a place for kids, even though a lot of the player base is. People just need to know what they’re getting into before they start playing the game and how to stay safe.
      I know it sounds cliche, but it’s simple and true. It’s not hard to differentiate between what you should stay away from (and what is rarely actually threatening), but the younger you are you’re just inexperienced and don’t know anything better.

  • @rihasanatrofolo2472
    @rihasanatrofolo2472 2 роки тому +166

    That interview plot-twist is some next level dicombobulated bamboozling. The delivery was perfect, the tone couldn't be better. Highest tier quality content.

  • @chandrasekharlimit4547
    @chandrasekharlimit4547 2 роки тому +62

    Hey man, with this stuff you’re not only getting rid of these garbage people, but you’re giving so much comfort and hope to victims of this and other forms of grooming and sexual harassment / assault, your unstoppable search for these horrible monsters and your genuine care and support for the victims is inspiring.
    Thank you for this 💕

  • @autismdemons
    @autismdemons 2 роки тому +795

    as someone who's been groomed by pedophiles and other people online when I was younger and still has not received justice, I thank you for what you do. keep up the good work.

    • @gameplay_1601
      @gameplay_1601 2 роки тому +15

      sorry for you bro, hope ur all doing well

    • @goob4381
      @goob4381 2 роки тому +10

      hope youre feelin better and i hope you get justice

    • @Hyperdustenjoyer8
      @Hyperdustenjoyer8 2 роки тому

      @@goob4381 agreed

    • @wherethewatermeetstheshade
      @wherethewatermeetstheshade 2 роки тому +2

      I'm sorry that happened. Do you hate those people. Ill let you know they hate themselves most

    • @hybridmf3768
      @hybridmf3768 2 роки тому

      @@AlphaCarinae It is. I don't think you understand anything about pedofiles and raping.

  • @Mandaraminu
    @Mandaraminu 2 роки тому +1079

    Props to Beli for surviving and being able to tell her story, and to Beli if your seeing this, we are so sorry about what you’ve gone through and we wish you well, Beli, know that you are not alone and are loved, you are strong and you did the right thing, you should feel no guilt for the consequences that this man must now face, you should not feel guilty for exposing this monster, and you should not feel at fault for his eventual downfall. This is an individual who manipulated you, and therefore you shouldn’t even think of him, don’t give in and stay strong Beli, we believe in you and you did the right thing, Please, please, please, stay safe and have fun with your life, and don’t acknowledge him if he ever try’s to contact you again. I’m sorry if I seem to forward and slightly aggressive, but situations like this make me sick. Please stay strong Beli, and have a good life, and if you ever need help from someone, the best thing to do is go and get it! We support you Beli!

    • @IchbinX
      @IchbinX 2 роки тому

      But... what if she's a stupid b....?

    • @k4ryyyna
      @k4ryyyna 2 роки тому +27

      we

    • @akbarondiscord6063
      @akbarondiscord6063 2 роки тому +12

      at 54:54, i died inside, not because it was funny, but it was because it was so sudden

    • @StillbornForeigner7
      @StillbornForeigner7 2 роки тому

      you know we can pay someone to steal the creeps info and post it everywhere and blast like edp

    • @heittomerkki
      @heittomerkki 2 роки тому

      who fucking cares about beli

  • @amongstsus9201
    @amongstsus9201 2 роки тому +596

    vrchat needs to turn 18+ and there NEEDS to be a "This person is younger than 18" report button

    • @nothingtoseehere9648
      @nothingtoseehere9648 2 роки тому +46

      A "This person is younger than 18 report button" would never work, that's the parent's job, not theirs
      Getting into a 18+ site when your underaged is extremely easy, they only say you need to be 18+ so a lawsuit or something doesn't come into play

    • @funniman8332
      @funniman8332 2 роки тому +21

      my friends and i play vrchat nearly daily and i cant tell you how many children there are on there, some sound like 9, its honestly concerning

    • @mauxielive
      @mauxielive 2 роки тому +12

      I dont agree with that, i belive that some nsfw worlds should be locked and need proof of id for, vrchat isnt supposed to be nsfw anyways, altho the things they did to this 16 year old is sick and twisted

    • @bigmaxmer4902
      @bigmaxmer4902 2 роки тому +2

      Not the whole game only most of the roons

    • @dillygoit5463
      @dillygoit5463 2 роки тому +7

      I think adults should just have some self control then it doesnt have to be 18+
      13+ is perfectly fine

  • @dariandouglas-burden772
    @dariandouglas-burden772 Рік тому +11

    It's always amazing finding smaller youtubers with such amazing production value, the editing and how it was all put together visually is incredible. And then you add on the good that he's doing and it really is top tier content. Keep it up man, the world need more people doing this sort of stuff.

  • @canidae.t33th
    @canidae.t33th 2 роки тому +410

    Vrchat is literally a breeding ground for toxicity and predators
    I met this guy once who told me, and I quote “if you lived in Alabama I’d love to have been your brother” and when I told him my age he laughed and said “it’s legal in my country”
    And my friend had some weird relationship within this guy we met who would constantly join him and would get jealous of me and my friend talking. He even would interrupt me and talk over me when me and my friend were making plans for him to fly to America.
    There’s just a lot of shit you need to look out for on vrc

    • @TheRealAmadeusMozart
      @TheRealAmadeusMozart 2 роки тому +3

      I'm so sorry you had to go through that..
      I've been playing vrchat for a while and only really had one person harrass me and made me feel uncomfortable. Other than that, I had a relatively nice ecperience with vrchat, probably because I only frequent two worlds in particular.
      But hearing the terrible things that have happened to people who've played it really breaks my heart.
      I hope you're doing alright.

    • @wherethewatermeetstheshade
      @wherethewatermeetstheshade 2 роки тому

      Cute moments

    • @pcgameboy8407
      @pcgameboy8407 2 роки тому

      Vrchat is also a place to make great friends, great memories, and to have amazing fun times that you couldn't in any other game. It's not just some game that's full of negativity, it's also a really great unique game. But like all social games, they do bring evil people, and toxicity.

    • @sigmatheta9399
      @sigmatheta9399 2 роки тому +4

      Yeah it really is a holding ground for all sorts of cesspools. I think people need to see it as real life and not as this second place to be all kinds of hell. The internet is an extension of the world, not another world entirely where once can live off of

    • @maxwellsandor1876
      @maxwellsandor1876 2 роки тому

      @@pcgameboy8407 so is going outside, except you get that sweet fresh air

  • @madness_mania
    @madness_mania 2 роки тому +286

    Legit had to pause at 54:30 cause I DID not know what strays reaction would be after I heard "I'm gonna send a image into chat and your going to tell me whats happening in it"
    I held my breath.
    WELL DONE that was so unexpected
    [Edit after watching the last bit of that segment: HIS SILENCE- it was gold. I am astonished at his reaction that was gonna HAPPEN]
    [Last edit: I hope belli is safe. She seems like a sweet girl, belli deserves a good ending 🖤]

  • @VylaGZ
    @VylaGZ 2 роки тому +798

    Stray using his ADHD as an excuse is laughable, especially coming from someone with it. Everyone has different experiences with mental health but grooming a minor isn't one of them.

    • @BlurryNova
      @BlurryNova 2 роки тому

      As a fellow with ADHD , hearing that this worthless degenerate used it as an excuse to do despicable things to a minor makes my blood boil. Folks with mental disorders and illnesses already get a bad rap with the shit ton of misinformation, stigmas, and stereotypes, being spread about, so having this limp dick seafoam of a person use it as a weapon is beyond atrocious. And the unfortunate case is that its so fucking common for predators to use it. They prey upon the mentally ill, and use that same condition to gain their trust and then stab them with it.
      It goes to show, it doesn't matter if someone has a mental illness/disorder or not, if they make you uncomfortable, if they make you feel violated, or unsafe, you have every right to leave them. And if they threaten suicide, let them fucking die. Their blood is not on your hands. Prioritizing your health isn't selfish, using suicide to keep someone in an unsafe environment and/or relationship is.

    • @GemUnicornn
      @GemUnicornn 2 роки тому +40

      I am diagnosed with ADHD and can also confirm, child grooming isn't a symptom

    • @theinternetpolice2078
      @theinternetpolice2078 2 роки тому

      Autism, ADHD, and possible ODD here. Grooming is a symptom of none of these.

    • @thatdamncrow9197
      @thatdamncrow9197 2 роки тому +22

      Can confirm have very severe ADHD no such child molestation symptom
      If you wanted to stretch really hard you could argue stuff like emotional instability and impulsiveness could play a role
      But nothing that directly would cause you to molest a child nor anything that would excuse it

    • @TheeRatMousey
      @TheeRatMousey 2 роки тому +6

      I have combined type adhd I think from my experience and I have never once groomed a child for it. There is NO excuse.

  • @dylanfarnham5164
    @dylanfarnham5164 Рік тому +4

    This is the 3rd doc of yours that I've watched and I gotta say I love them. The style, the execution, the topics all fire. I especially loved the noir vibe to this.

  • @DeadTwinkies
    @DeadTwinkies 2 роки тому +124

    As someone who has adhd, this is straight up vile. I have autism too, but I still have a FUCKING BRAIN. This makes me so mad. Who uses a mental issue as an excuse to commit a crime? "Oh, I hAvE aNxIeTy So I wIlL mUrDeR sOmEoNe!", NO! THIS IS JUST BLOODY AWFUL. I hate Stray and everything he has ever done. He is A.W.F.U.L. I am done with this society. I am done with my rant.

    • @calvinatorx1541
      @calvinatorx1541 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah that's not a symptom of autism is a symptom of a absolute degenerate

    • @apersomkk
      @apersomkk Рік тому

      same, ADD and autism

  • @mycollegeshirt
    @mycollegeshirt 2 роки тому +112

    for someone who doesn't know anything about vr chat. This is trippy as hell. someone can send you into a seizure online? what the.. it's like living out a story in some dark mystery horror-fantasy series.

  • @twobats
    @twobats 2 роки тому +316

    It's truly disturbing how easily groomers can get away with this kind of stuff. I don't have a beefy enough computer to play vrchat, and I'm an adult now, but I do remember nearly being groomed on a Minecraft server by the owner. I think I was 14 or 15, and the only reason this guy didn't get any closer with me is because he refused to tell me his age. I didn't even realize what was happening at the time, but I'd often joke after that experience that I was "too dumb to groom." It took me a few years to realize that that statement was closer to the truth than I would like it to be.

    • @twobats
      @twobats 2 роки тому +9

      @@AlphaCarinae i. what? the fuck?? yeah because people who want to abuse their power over minors are okay with taking no for an answer, totally

  • @0_e2289
    @0_e2289 Рік тому +14

    Your editing is insane man. And your ability to go undercover is equally as commendable 🤟

  • @crossveilkyt
    @crossveilkyt 2 роки тому +221

    Dude.
    Last few minutes of the vid. The fucking interview.
    Anxiety was fucking hiiiigh. Good fuckin' shit. Grats on the nab.
    Can't wait for whatever else you put up.

  • @brigidrockne9113
    @brigidrockne9113 2 роки тому +192

    I have to say, the "Up and Coming!" Plot is one of the most brilliant ideas in the history of documentary UA-cam. What a genius way of blindsiding straybound. Hope this story follow him to the ends of the earth and he's never allowed to hurt anyone else.

  • @playermlg2664
    @playermlg2664 2 роки тому +328

    I got genuinely startled when the calibration test ACTUALLY got the card I picked in my first try, it was some real matrix shit right there.

    • @aboxofcornflakes
      @aboxofcornflakes 2 роки тому +11

      same I chose that one too😭😭

    • @skappitydappity3711
      @skappitydappity3711 2 роки тому +5

      spooked me for a sec too lol, i think it's the last one

    • @theonlyknight3171
      @theonlyknight3171 2 роки тому +7

      I think it was the last card shown - it was the last image you saw
      I chose king of spades, because why the hell not

    • @sekutofu6471
      @sekutofu6471 2 роки тому +2

      lmao same

    • @Moldereyes1999
      @Moldereyes1999 2 роки тому +1

      @@theonlyknight3171 I chose the Queen, myself

  • @noahmock6861
    @noahmock6861 9 місяців тому +1

    this was nothing but great honestly the editing and everything and how you broke it down too, spectacular

  • @AnUnusualEg
    @AnUnusualEg 2 роки тому +32

    This sucks that Brandon isn't more popular, this is just now getting recognized by everyone and I'm happy to see that. Nice editing and everything!

  • @arson.8164
    @arson.8164 2 роки тому +128

    you being chill during the interview while he was stuttering is straight gold

    • @SkyRied1
      @SkyRied1 Рік тому +5

      It's not him. It was a friend of his that read the script and asked questions.

  • @luxxus__
    @luxxus__ 10 місяців тому +2

    It's so interesting seeing all of this unfold, although this should not just be seen as entertainment but a warning to others. I do think that this could have had a different and a more satisfied ending, but with what you have here, you did a great job exposing and helping others out of a dark place. Your editing and music taste is incredible and I'm glad Belli is safe now.

  • @mr.satsujin9863
    @mr.satsujin9863 2 роки тому +85

    Being someone who's gone through many similar situations to Beli and having little no escape from them, it truly makes me happy that you did this and now this girl has one less bad thing in her life, it really is heroic. I think it is awesome that you didn't just try to comfort Beli but instead went on to solve the entire case and devote 60 days to it is honestly astonishing! I'm quite late to this video but I was in a situation almost exactly like Beli's just under a year ago (I was 12) and I had managed to get out of a few months ago. This video helped me realize just how serious my situation was and that there should've been serious consequences. I have quite a few mental issues but have since gotten help and I rarely think about the "situation" now. I'm sure this comment made little-to-no sense as it's 3 am and I can't read (lol) but I just wanted to tell you that your videos seriously help people out. Thank you so much for your work and the amazing videos you put out, just earned a new subscriber.

  • @OroroMunroee
    @OroroMunroee 2 роки тому +337

    The part where the groomer asked this little girl, what she was into and she could describe it in such detail at her young age, scary. Like, I wanted to scream at her response, it’s just, terrifying.
    The part where he used ADHD as an excuse!? It’s like he had that rebuttal in his back pocket from the multiple times before!

    • @GemUnicornn
      @GemUnicornn 2 роки тому

      The ADHD excuse annoyed me so much as someone who is diagnosed with ADHD and asd I wouldn't hurt a fly. Disorders are not an excuse for behaviour ever so fuck you Alissa I am not a garbage person

    • @GodsFavoriteJewIsBlack_CAP-316
      @GodsFavoriteJewIsBlack_CAP-316 Рік тому

      HES NOT A GROOMER HES INNOCENT! Straybound is innocent

    • @AliKhan-tq5nx
      @AliKhan-tq5nx Рік тому +11

      @@GodsFavoriteJewIsBlack_CAP-316 Stop trying to get attention. Everyone knows your trolling by this point.

    • @GodsFavoriteJewIsBlack_CAP-316
      @GodsFavoriteJewIsBlack_CAP-316 Рік тому

      @@AliKhan-tq5nx I’m not fucking trolling

    • @GodsFavoriteJewIsBlack_CAP-316
      @GodsFavoriteJewIsBlack_CAP-316 Рік тому

      @@AliKhan-tq5nx I’m not trying to get fucking attention

  • @kingscrubster6501
    @kingscrubster6501 2 роки тому +137

    I watched both of your documentaries in order and all I can say is they are a work of art. It gave me goosebumps seeing the text Jailbound pop up on my screen. Keep up the good work 👍

  • @cutiekumas5869
    @cutiekumas5869 11 місяців тому +10

    God, this video is just so desensitized and devoid of humanity in more ways than one

    • @kurakburak4668
      @kurakburak4668 8 місяців тому +2

      glad to see someone normal here

  • @Voicfulcornet5
    @Voicfulcornet5 3 роки тому +147

    Wow...... and I lived through this.... even being in the loop for some of this (not knowing the full extent of the situation of course) due to being close friends with one of the people that burned the place down.

    • @rougecollie1130
      @rougecollie1130 2 роки тому +9

      Holy hell. I thought this was a story at first! After half way through I was getting worried and then I see this.

  • @Lamb_o7
    @Lamb_o7 2 роки тому +84

    I just spent the last 30 minutes typing the most thought out UA-cam comment of my UA-cam commenting career, only to accidently delete it right when I finish... to summarize the long essay no one would probably read, I said that I am honored to have found this channel while its still young, Brandon you are going to go places whether it be UA-cam or not. I hope you can see your own talent and potential. through only two videos I can tell a lot about your character and how warmhearted you are, but no one is perfect and everyone has their own flaws or problems. With that said I hope that you are happy and healthy.
    Stay Safe.

  • @iheartdolphins123560
    @iheartdolphins123560 2 роки тому +91

    Definitely a good video, but I do agree with some of the comments about finding which branch he specifically works for and at least trying to get in contact with his ranking officer.
    As someone who’s had family in the military (all branches might I add), they do *not* take kindly to pedophiles and will usually dishonorably discharge them and hand them over to the federal police. Especially in this case where he had CP and traded photos with the minor, there’s no doubt they would take the accusations seriously and deal with him.

    • @visfire_4256
      @visfire_4256 Рік тому +2

      I think thats what he cant speak about

  • @Kurai-fr
    @Kurai-fr 4 місяці тому +1

    only watched two videos of Brandon's content and I'm in love with the videos

  • @BottleOhenny
    @BottleOhenny 2 роки тому +46

    both of these documentaries blew me away, ive always hopped on vr chat but never really thought of it other than a game of erotic things, loud people, and others that are down to earth. never thought it would be this deep in a virtual world like that. I hope beli is happier now fast forwarding months after it happening. good work on these man, best editing ive seen on youtube by far

  • @KawaiiKlau
    @KawaiiKlau 2 роки тому +46

    Thank you so much for your work on this and bringing this to light. Inspirational. As someone who also has a similar story, I really appreciate seeing people like this get busted.

    • @pasta1549
      @pasta1549 2 роки тому

      Surprising to see you here klau. Sorry you’ve had to go through an experience like that and I hope you’re better off now

  • @lysettealpaca505
    @lysettealpaca505 2 роки тому +82

    Thank you for helping her, you're a hero and I'm just really happy she had someone to defend her and make this guy understand that his actions have consequences. You probably saved a hundred other kids from this weirdo.

  • @grantbokmiller4127
    @grantbokmiller4127 Рік тому +3

    This channel has some of my favorite editing. Best in the game in my option. Highly underrated channel

  • @alberteinstein127
    @alberteinstein127 2 роки тому +57

    This was incredible and so awesome that you were able to help her. Truly amazing work!! Screw that guy to the moon and back. He deserves to be dishonorably discharged and held legally accountable for his actions. Hopefully one day he will.

    • @alberteinstein127
      @alberteinstein127 2 роки тому +4

      Btw I was the one who hit you up on Patreon for the this video lol I need stuff like this to see red flags and to learn about these dangers and teach others to look out for them as well. Again great sleuthing!!

    • @TheHiro56332
      @TheHiro56332 2 роки тому +3

      @@alberteinstein127 I can give you a list of organizations to keep a look out for that not only encourage the type of behavior that Stray is involved in but participates in on a deeper level and a world wide scale. 32nd & 33rd degree Freemasons, Eastern Star, The Kabbalah, Skull & Bones.

  • @reneewalker023
    @reneewalker023 2 роки тому +64

    Watching this documentary reminds me of stuff from my past. Back when Discord first started up (As 18 years old). I'm now 24 and I can say now since the events i have experience myself and witness. You did an phenomenal and realistic job on this topic. heartbreakingly, after my first situation at 18. these type of cases followed me no matter what fandom i was in. Gaming, Podcasting, animations. Anime. It became a curse to me. I'm just an bystander to these situations. Please make more of these documentaries. These type of situations need to be talked about, need to be exposed Because until the private companies that owns social media platforms or games like VRchat. No amount of police, FBI or even national security safety is gonna stop those filthy situations or even bother doing an investigation on these type of situations.

  • @obijuan26
    @obijuan26 2 роки тому +44

    The shere amount of dedication it takes to produce something this good, it's really hard to imagine. Incredible stuff. And thank you for going out of your way to help this person. That's not something many people are equipped to deal with.

    • @AllMagnus
      @AllMagnus 2 роки тому

      I’m not sure but I believe this video is staged I could be wrong

    • @jaysodef
      @jaysodef 2 роки тому +1

      @@AllMagnus It's not and he did a great job respecting the people who didn't want to be known in this video. I think it's brilliant how he can just bring stories to life in such a intriguing way.

  • @Timsun_85
    @Timsun_85 2 місяці тому +1

    That interview might be a world record for the biggest got'em moment in human history.

  • @MorbidlyAscended
    @MorbidlyAscended 3 роки тому +32

    watching these documentaries, really shows the real side of life, and I find this absolutely mind blowing. I love your editing and everything. I can see you blowing up man, keep up the good work

  • @Bluewoofz
    @Bluewoofz 2 роки тому +27

    Just watched your 2 videos back to back, these are so well made they actually feel like full on movies, not even to mention the subjects, and how well you do to expose them. Clearly it takes a lot to make these, but I do hope I see more since the production value is insane. Thank you for making these videos, well done, and I hope you have good luck for the rest of your life.

    • @BrandonFM
      @BrandonFM  2 роки тому +11

      Working on one as we speak, thanks for the support it means alot

    • @Bluewoofz
      @Bluewoofz 2 роки тому +2

      @@BrandonFM oh awesome! I'll be waiting patiently for it :)

  • @SheriffValentine
    @SheriffValentine 2 роки тому +40

    You better believe I'm subscribing. I had a similar experience with a friend who was groomed on VR chat. It really messed her up so just seeing this brought back the memories, I started to tear up. Thank you and all the others for shedding more light on this!

  • @master_of_blinchiki
    @master_of_blinchiki Рік тому +4

    I have watched some of your videos and I love them! They don't make me lose interest and have a unique and diverse editing style (something you don't see too often nowadays).

  • @Oofkyu
    @Oofkyu 2 роки тому +37

    The fact that he was still answering after the "spécial" questions is mind blowing

  • @parkerbooker4309
    @parkerbooker4309 2 роки тому +41

    I love the K-Dot you play in your documentaries man. Keep up the hard work bro bro

    • @BrandonFM
      @BrandonFM  2 роки тому +7

      hes the greatest, i gotta put him in

  • @SunTzu_0
    @SunTzu_0 2 роки тому +77

    37:20 “stray has a mental illness” “ADHD” as a person with adhd its no excuse for his actions or intensions adhd does not change your prespectiv of reality and how it works nor is it a valid excuse for predatory behavior
    And i hope other people realise that adhd does not work like that cause people like stray make a bad name and rep for mental illnesses by using it as an excuse

    • @thatdaveguy8895
      @thatdaveguy8895 Рік тому

      I have adhd and I dont like minors lmao

    • @HumanoidEyeball
      @HumanoidEyeball Рік тому

      @@thatdaveguy8895i have adhd and i dont like anyone- romantically or sexually

    • @Deimos8803
      @Deimos8803 Рік тому

      @@thatdaveguy8895type shit

  • @ANGELVHS
    @ANGELVHS 6 місяців тому

    4:03 I just realized watching this back for the 10th time. It's the sound from Death Note lmao, such a good video as always. Brandon, sad your other vids are age-restricted. Omori and other medias are such good ways for victims to express and explain there feelings when they cant use words, keep up the great work as always :D

  • @cupidwithweave9096
    @cupidwithweave9096 2 роки тому +75

    the moment in the interview, where you showed stray the first screenshot - gut wrenching. the suspense really fucking hits! not to mention i can feel the secondhand embarrassment/shame, i almost forgot i was the viewer lol

  • @deeysmith3793
    @deeysmith3793 2 роки тому +16

    The level of quality, the editing. The whole thing is a cinematic experience. Like art is anything that moves you or creates an emotion. This is art. And cool midnight gospel avatar. The multi galactic podcast interviewer

  • @pablolagos9713
    @pablolagos9713 2 роки тому +19

    Bro I should be sleeping but I just watched both of your documentaries, amazing work.
    It’s sad that the algorithm doesn’t help this type of content

  • @Guyfromanime
    @Guyfromanime 5 місяців тому +1

    Love the editing style keep it up

  • @itsisabel420
    @itsisabel420 2 роки тому +413

    One of the most satisfying things ever is catching predators red handed. I'm so glad a piece of shit like Straybound got called out for his actions and is now cut off from his community of vulnerable children. I wish he could be Straybound-by-hand-cuffs, but sadly online grooming cases aren't taken as seriously as irl ones. I hop Beli gets the help she needs and is able to steer clear of Stray and others like him, as well as the other victims Stray was involved with.

    • @Abigzerolol
      @Abigzerolol 2 роки тому +1

      Bruh he will probably be arrested and court marshaled and be called a Chomo in prison and i think you can report anyone in the military or national guard.

    • @outlaw-nazca5759
      @outlaw-nazca5759 2 роки тому +6

      @@Abigzerolol Im military, to me sounded a bit like he might be NG. Regardless, I want to know if anyone reported him to US Army CID (army's version of FBI).
      They would take this VERY seriously. You can still get a court martial for adultery. This guy deserves a dishonorable discharged and stripped of veteran status for what he was doing.

    • @NeZnayuTi
      @NeZnayuTi 2 роки тому

      just close your pc

    • @gamingmoyai3950
      @gamingmoyai3950 2 роки тому +1

      @@NeZnayuTi dude, uncool. But also funny

    • @NeZnayuTi
      @NeZnayuTi 2 роки тому

      @@gamingmoyai3950 if you can't dissasociate yourself with your avatar then that means you already have problems in real life, virtual identity is a cool thing but when your whole being is centered around that then theres already some serious issues with the person to begin with

  • @douglasbuzzell5356
    @douglasbuzzell5356 2 роки тому +147

    Holy shit……. I’m sitting here typing this not knowing how to react or process everything I just saw. So much of this hits very close to home…. I’m speechless, shocked, impressed, emotionally touched, but most of all I feel I understand the empty depletion of emotional stability that a manipulatable teen can feel when experiencing trauma they don’t know how to cope with. I feel I have been here before. The absolute FEAR of loneliness to the point of putting yourself back into situations you know you shouldn’t be In because it will hurt you, that really hits home hard….. I’m confused but at the same time I understand everything some how. All I can saw after watching this is; holy shit….

  • @Cloe123
    @Cloe123 2 роки тому +108

    this documentary was amazing best time spent going to watch all the rest i also love the music you put in your videos hope beli is doing ok

  • @Vegito_usr
    @Vegito_usr Рік тому +1

    holy shit dude im actually speechless after watching the whole video. It felt like a fever dream and honestly i think you spend lots of time to make good content for us and i thank you for that i actually smiled after seeing Stray get put to justice like that. Good video dude. Keep it up.

  • @salad608
    @salad608 2 роки тому +319

    His voice was quivering yet he tried to stay calm. That shows how guilty he knows he is. A person who was innocent would have been outraged by this sort of accusation and wouldn't even agree to this type of interview in the first place.

    • @arandomambipom9444
      @arandomambipom9444 2 роки тому +23

      Lol what? A blanket statement like this really isn't valid. Everyone reacts differently

    • @jan_Sanku
      @jan_Sanku 2 роки тому +19

      @@arandomambipom9444 right? i'd personally be scared as shit if someone accused me of anything of this magnitude, i probably wouldn't be able to speak calmly at all, regardless of whether i'm innocent or not

    • @penisinlargementpills2511
      @penisinlargementpills2511 Рік тому

      @@jan_Sanku Sure you'd react like that but others would just shrug it off because it makes no sense to them and assume its a troll.

  • @sunkenjustin
    @sunkenjustin 2 роки тому +30

    This guy will be a legend, his editing is a masterpiece that’s stupidly underrated.

  • @MichaeLPPL
    @MichaeLPPL 2 роки тому +10

    Thank you for making documentaries like this. It really brings light to problems that need to be fixed, yet not that many people know about, at least the casual vrchat players who play for max 3 hours a day on it (I am one myself)

  • @IllariInvestigation
    @IllariInvestigation Рік тому +6

    Boze sent me but i wanna say your videos are AMAZING, you edit and construct them so so well and it just sucks you in, you are amazing and really deserve more credit !!!

  • @TsunaSetsu
    @TsunaSetsu 2 роки тому +46

    As someone in the U.S. navy, seeing someone from another branch or even the same branch committing such acts unfortunately isn't at all a surprise. There are rules in place, and if those rules aren't followed they know there'll be consequences. Many people get put in restriction for committing acts or even felonies such as the one in the video. Each individual is different. Some might be a good soldier, sailor, marine in their daily job. But that doesn't excuse the behavior or character of such individual on their day to day lives.

    • @AstralPhnx
      @AstralPhnx 2 роки тому +1

      Do you have any ideas as to why this kind of behaviour seems to be so... Common in people doing military service? I'm legitimately curious as to your point of view

    • @unoriginalperson72
      @unoriginalperson72 2 роки тому +1

      @@AstralPhnx if you ask me I think it's some form of power they get, they know they are in a branch of military and they get power from it knowing that most people won't argue with military personnel.

  • @KittyPikaChu
    @KittyPikaChu 2 роки тому +23

    this channel is a hidden gem

  • @Joe-dp1cg
    @Joe-dp1cg 2 роки тому +12

    someone with 5.5k subscribers making content like this truly shows how passionate you are about your content creation. keep it up, success will come.

  • @Rielofr
    @Rielofr Рік тому +1

    fr this was the most beautifully edited masterpiece i've ever watched. Thank you.

  • @kpdelaney6460
    @kpdelaney6460 2 роки тому +21

    Your editing is honestly probably the best I’ve seen, especially to this scale. Subscribed and looking forward to more.

  • @Alienated_Entity
    @Alienated_Entity 2 роки тому +91

    Hey Brandon I don't know if you noticed this but at 30:08 you featured that world that had the guy that would try to recruit underage girls to "dance" for them but in your first video you're in the same world and there is a guy that stands out that checks everything on the list of making girls do shots then trying to get them to do suggestive things he's wearing a black hat and a grey hoodie and is the one talking at 29:42 of your first video titled "the secret world of vr chat". i really hope you see this man so maybe you could find more.

    • @iceatheicewolf2101
      @iceatheicewolf2101 2 роки тому +9

      I hope they get what they deserved

    • @doubleaabattery7562
      @doubleaabattery7562 2 роки тому +5

      Damn you get a good eye bro

    • @Alienated_Entity
      @Alienated_Entity 2 роки тому +4

      @@doubleaabattery7562 ty i watched the videos back to back and recognized that he had showed it in the first video so i went back to watch it and he had already filmed some guy that matched the description in the same world.

  • @toastyking7000
    @toastyking7000 2 роки тому +13

    only 7000 views, this deserves more recognition especially considering the amount of effort put into the making of this video.

  • @donnieeck3176
    @donnieeck3176 2 роки тому +3

    Boze vs the World turned me on to this channel and I've been binging all day lol. These videos are so well done. I am actually captivated by each one's Qual and dedication. Great job!

  • @t0mmy84
    @t0mmy84 2 роки тому +6

    Recently bought a quest 2 and was looking to see what VRChat was about while waiting for my headset to ship.
    Your documentaries are seriously top notch. I never comment on UA-cam videos but I have to show appreciation. Your editing style is something so unique and really helps with the story you craft about your time in VRChat. Keep up the amazing work man. Can’t wait to see what you make next. 🤙🏻

  • @neontd
    @neontd 2 роки тому +41

    Oh my God. This may be the best video I have ever seen. I watched both documentaries and even went to your second channel for more videos. I'm a fan now. Keep these videos coming

  • @nicolase3758
    @nicolase3758 2 роки тому +4

    oh my GOODNESS the production value and editing on ur videos is actually blowing me away. I had this video playing in the background while i tried to sleep and consistently had to keep getting back up to immerse myself into the story again.

  • @LuckyDumpling
    @LuckyDumpling 2 роки тому +2

    The fact you can hear his voice break in fear and anxiety but also slight sadness as he realized how much he fed up. He straight up got what was coming for him. Karma bee

  • @panoramicdreamss
    @panoramicdreamss 2 роки тому +8

    Well, I just finished watching this video and I'd say this is the first documentary that has genuinely made my stomach churn at its most ominous and scary moments, really had me holding my breath around the interview with that absolute slimy creep. Your videos are EXTREMELY well made and honestly? You've become a youtuber that inspires me, excellent video man. :)

  • @maddusa
    @maddusa 2 роки тому +22

    Really good video, really dark but really well made! I can't wait to see how good your videos will get in the future.
    Small feedback, try slower or shorter strobe effect in the future, Its pretty brutal, even with the warnings!
    You improved a lot from last video, good job!

  • @x8c8r
    @x8c8r 2 роки тому +42

    I love how Stray just pretends like nothing is wrong in the interview, that is both tragic and funny at the same time

  • @oliviadashiell9098
    @oliviadashiell9098 2 роки тому +2

    This is honestly amazing Brandon, thank you for helping these people. Also props for the insane editing.