The only person that stood up for her was the other woman, Shelby(?). She actually risked her safety because she knew she needed to do what's right. Props to her. Every single person failed Jessica. Even the system failed her.
The new girlfriend. Pretty sure dreading said that the dispatcher he’d been having an affair with had left him or they’d broken up. Then referred to Shelby as the new girlfriend he was seeing but ya she stood up for his ex as removed herself and her children from danger.
I’ll never understand ppl who think this kind of system is legit 👀.We’ve always see LEO say”we’re a brotherhood “ No brother will willing take down his kind. Judges can’t even over see a case if he has any association w any member in the court proceedings.Yet,cops can judge cops is okay 😒
@@thethymecube4862there was this influencer, who thought that police kills 50% of black americans every year. When getting clowned on, he went to emergency room bc of mental breakdown. Obviously there's fear mongering around cops.
It's nice to see the "new girlfriend" showing some common sense and bravery, and doing the right thing, so often it doesn't work out that way. Thank the Lord for Shelby!
What happens in places like this (cults) is that whenever someone with genuine morality comes in, they start "shaking the boat" aka like trying to speak up about things. At this point they are usually forced out of the gang because it just wouldn't work if they let in people with actual morals. (I've been in 2 cults in my life)
They had the state ‘investigate’ the crime and they ultimately got him off. There isn’t anything anyone with ‘integrity and courage’ can do in her case... But Matthew doesn’t need to be an officer. He’s obviously dangerous and a danger to the public. Monsters like this get caught up eventually. It’s only a matter of time.
And that's what makes all cops terrible. When a "good" one comes in and tries to make changes from the inside, they are silenced, forced out or follow the group.
This case is completely outrageous and it's obvious Jessica didn't do this to herself. Authorities involved in this case should be prosecuted and so should Matthew. It's not even police negligence. It's clearly corruption.
@Faded Glory I know not all cops are corrupt. Many have been uprooted all ready so to speak. There's still a ways to go obviously. I really believe if there were a completely unrelated agency that investigated complaints against police instead of police complaints being investigated by officers on desk duty or those hired for the job who are placed in a different building it would make a tremendous impact. I think something like that should be established in every city despite it's size because small towns/cities seem to have even more police willing to lie and cover things up for one another, and the people in their lives.
This is exactly why people have an issue with cops - he is literally untouchable- not one of those people could stand up for that girl ??? Disgraceful - I hope this case is opened up and him and the grandfather face charges
@@kmm4499 just so you know, the Thin Blue Line people support this. This isn't like an aberration or a negative associated with police -- they literally believe cops should be above the law. A protected class that can use force with impunity, because they believe that force will be directed against types of people that they hate. And they're mostly right about that
The fact that Jessica survived the attempted murder is miraculous. She was left ti die with her children still in the house. He never cared what might happen to any of them. It's terrifying how many people threw their weight around to protect him. That they are STILL protecting him.
The irony of him using the fact she wasn’t blood related to her grandparent as a reason for him to gain custody when he wasn’t blood related to one of the boys is surreal
I was wondering how he gained custody of the son that he wasn’t blood related to; it makes no sense. In any state the grand parents have more parental rights than her husband of non-biological child unless he adopted it.
@@bravo795mp if he signed his name on the birth certificate, in some states, this means he assumes and is given legal rights and obligations- this could be challenged in court only by a proven bio - father . This however does not mean he is not above shared rights and proving to be a fit and capable parent .
And, he is not blood related to his step father; what a prick! I certainly wouldn't want to live in the same town where Matthew is working - or even living, for that matter!!! I'd probably find a way to cause him grief, but watching my own back at the same time.
“I’d do anything for my kids except protect them from an allegedly homicidal/suicidal woman, when my whole job is to serve and protect in those exact scenarios”
If my children were in harms way I'd be in there in a second. I know my husband would be the same way. If he really didn't try to kill her then he is an absolute coward anyways. ( it's pretty clear he tried to kill her)
As a side note, I really wish this were brought up more in conversations about police brutality. The whole "few bad apples" argument kind of falls apart when you look at how these police officers lead their personal lives
One of the first stories to get me to realize how bad the cop state is, was when a lady after years of abuse shot her ex cop husband through the door a bunch of times with two guns and she had to fight for her freedom because NY gun laws and the system trying to get revenge for a dead cop being a wife beater
Ummm the fact that this man is walking around free is both terrifying and infuriating. Who’s to say he doesn’t find her and try to finish the job because she got custody? An outside agency needs to come in and investigate/prosecute!
These two officers know, as well as everyone within that office, that hospital, that court house, that whole town knows the “truth”. That good ole’ boys club is no joke… Jessica “remembers nothing”, and has been allowed to live… she’s moved, remarried and keeps quiet. Matthew has moved a county over and is still an officer… Livin ’ his best life as Grandpa Gary’s boy…
He needs to feel respected & in charge? He’s a 21 year old punk who throws his grandfather’s name around & is basically riding his coat tails. The fact that his grandfather is letting him get away with being this type of person is disgusting & they should both be ashamed of themselves. This case infuriates me. That poor young lady has been through hell. Anyone who is unfortunate enough to have this guy in their life is in danger IMO. I have a lot of respect for the ex girlfriend who turned over the bag to police.
It's absolutely unnerving to think if by 21 this little ass-trash can got away with what he has... Can you imagine what Grandpa ass-trash can has gotten away with??? 😢
I really doubt this particular officer would go out to eat without his weapon. He is in it for the power and prestige, and his weapon is part of that mindset.
Yeah fake crying about it. . I think you should be at least 25 years old before being eligible to be an officer of the law..you should be able to enter the academy and at least 2 yrs training prior to the age of 25 but not yet employed as an officer.
My daddy always told me to never date a cop. He knew. They do get away with things ordinary people would be thrown in jail for. It's not right. Thank God Jessica pulled through and now has custody of her children. Praying that bastard never does them serious harm. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Sorry but that sounds like therapy is needed. This is one man. You go ahead and trash all police officers. If a man is narcissistic abuser he will abuse you no matter his job. And no bla bla bla but police officers can get away with bla bla. No. Therapy.
My hubby is a cop and I don’t relate to your reaction. But then I live in the Netherlands and - thank you Jesus - not in the USA where anything is possible.
@@JackyOlala2023 As a Canadian with a Dutch last name, I can say we Dutch have a very pragmatic way of living. Drama of other certain countries need not apply.
He's scared she's going to shoot the kids but won't go inside because he thinks she'll shoot him? What a super brave protector he is. He looks like a troll too.
Right? I was like… what kind of parent leaves their kids in potential danger bc they’re afraid for their own safety, AND what kind of cop is incapable of figuring out another way into a residence to stop an active shooting situation? Obvi he didn’t have his firearm but yeah. It’s not even a good made up story
Yeah, and nobody called that out. That's what I thought when I heard it. You would charge into a machine gun nest for your children. There is a very small boy living inside the exterior of man's body. A man child, this dude is.
@@anthonymarinello6008 a man child would be better, this is less than a man child, this is a man baby, he looks like he’s about to poop his diaper and throw a temper tantrum
Gosh I'm so glad that this case had a more pleasant ending than I expected. The fact she is alive and has custody of her children now is such a relief even if he is walking free currently.
I agree. And it's sad we have to look at it that way because he is currently free and could marry again to a woman that doesn't know his history and end up in a similar situation or worse, he can learn from his mistakes and actually k!ll her when he intends. Its a scary word we live in.. I just saw the netflix documentary "victim/suspect" about "fake" sexu4l @buse claims that end up being true and the cops use the 'reid' technique to get confessions. Which sounds like some n@z! @55 5hit. Pardon the coding- my comments usually get taken down...
Yeah, but this guy is still walking around with a gun. And he is still getting away with attempted murder. I’m glad I don’t live in that town. This guy and his grandfather are scary.
@Renita Woodard hence why I said EVEN IF. Any story where the victim is alive and has their family in one piece is a happier outcome than most any story on this channel. I think it goes without saying that no one wants him walking free.
Haven’t finished the video but halfway through outloud said “f*ck yeah, Shelby!” She supported a stranger over her boyfriend because of her morals, love that.
He was my neighbor for years. We hired him to work for our small business right before he became a police officer. He was always strange and made me feel uncomfortable. This was a total coverup and everyone around this area knows it.
Gaslighting yes, but this is mostly a police corruption case. Police protecting police, as its always been (family OR NOT) Ppl don't realise how easy it is for a cop to get away with anything.
One of the most important rules in life is NEVER Date a cop . I was married to 1 and this story is typical of how they treat their spouse . My ex’s coworkers treat their spouses the same way . Bullies with badges . The job attracts the biggest bullies.
@@Hartleymolly and? What they said is backed up by all the evidence. The nature of the job either attracts people with social disorders or causes it. Probably a mix of both as the bad ones pressure cops with a conscience to leave the force, making the problem worse.
@@Hartleymolly and? What they said is backed up by all the evidence. The nature of the job either attracts people with social disorders or causes it. Probably a mix of both as the bad ones pressure cops with a conscience to leave the force, making the problem worse.
Not all police officers are dicks like this dude: not fair to assume they are. My ex husband was a police officer. He’s retired after 35 years. He did an awesome job. So dedicated and that’s why we grew apart. He was NOT a bully. He cared about the citizens he served. Just hate when people hear about a tool like this dude then name all police officers bad - it’s incredibly unfair, uncool, irresponsible and ignorant.
The cops helped Jessica's husband abuse her. My ex used cops and courts in a similar way against me. Fortunately the judges were smart and saw through the lies. This is an unfortunate story, but not surprising.
It reminds me of a cop in my town. This cop seemed like he was itching to put his hands on me during a welfare check and purposefully triggered my CPTSD (I have a long history with the cops in my town, and they're very aware of my PTSD in regards to cops seeing as they're the cause of it, and I sued them over it) in order to have an excuse to put his hands on me. He dislocated my shoulder. It's important to note that I had just relearned how to walk. Couple months later, he was arrested for attempted murder on his fiancee. Most cops only become cops in order to have power over others.
No Offense, but your seeing things through a twisted lens bc of your own personal experience. The Officers in that town refused to fall for his ridiculous false accusations & take action against her when they knew it wasn't necessary. When he called the police on her numerous times, they told him his accusations were absurd. When he called them from Walmart, they also said he was absurd. A few times they didn't even respond, bc they knew his allegations were ridiculous. They did no such thing. Besides that, you know pieces of the story are missing when they tell you a woman can't see her family, can't see her friends.. yet is able to have an affair & get pregnant with someone else's child.
@@Mandy-nt2cs you can say no offense in front of anything and it’s still offensive lmao this comment has 0% tact. If their lens is twisted it’s bc of what cops have done, not because this person has a random vendetta. People who think cops are squeaky clean most of the time are ignoring historical trends and also see things through their own “twisted lens” of never being subject to an abusive cop/ government authority. The truth is cops absolutely have a higher rate of domestic violence, and that’s just what ends up getting reported and ignoring the situations where the victim/hopeful survivor couldn’t get through to the people literally responsible for their safety. Sadly actual rates of abuse are almost always bound to be higher than reported rates because of the risk the victim can face coming forward, being ignored, and then further attacked. Tale as old as time.
@@Mandy-nt2csYou're seeing things through a twisted lens because you love LEOs. I like acknowledging that not every single officer in this story was corrupt, but we're going to draw the line at any and all attempts to vilify the woman who was literally shot in the head and gaslit by police about it for years.
This case has always infuriated me! The way they all covered for him and still continue to cover for this pos is disgusting! That whole department and DA needs to go to jail!
Not normally. Right now there is a concerted effort to destroy police departments. Cops are put in lose/lose situations. Video evidence is withheld to make overdosing criminals seem like innocent victims, causing riots, destroying billions in property and the lives of innocent officers. The whole DeFuNd tHe PoLiCe movement is a bait and switch. The tyrants don’t want to get rid of police (which is the thought they cultivate with this movement, visions of a free and caring society) they want a federal police force only. Totally unaccountable, used against us. Right now we can elect sheriffs, have local officers etc. But they don’t want us having a say in any of it. Don’t buy the BS because of the occasional idiot like this. They’re hiring gang members and illegals these days, further smearing the profession
This dude is such a nasty pig. Im so angry that he got away with attempted murder and the way these people treated Jessica is heartbreaking. I am sooooo happy that Jessica got full custody of the kids ❤
Yes & may i add somewhere ...he's one u**y piece of crumbling pig doo doo. He's the polar opposite of attractive. Fb didn't want me to say that...about a murderer. How could a guy like that think he's what.... hot? He looks like he's 50. & I wouldn't look at him at any rate
I bet that around this same time each year, Matthew and his family get together and have a dinner or party just to talk about how badly he hurt her,, almost killing her, and how they all got away with it.
I rolled my eyes out so hard through this video. My god, this kid is insufferable and never was told no. He should never be allowed to be a police officer.
Right?? His fake crying over “daddy’s boys” makes a person ill to watch. He is a very manipulative, dangerous person to be walking around, especially in a position of authority.
This is my hometown. The current police chief is currently on administrative leave for not doing anything for 6 entire months after finding out one of the local officers had a brother who was directly involved with a murder and then the officer covered up / hid this information to save his brother. Then all the police chief did was issue a written warning when he found out. Our police department is a joke.
Fantastic video! It's awfully disappointing to hear that Mathew is still actively contributing to the 40% statistic. Jessica deserves justice and the public deserves protection from this man
Please note, the 40% stat was from a very poorly done and documented study that has been repeatedly debunked. While abuse between spouse and LE is absolutely something that needs addressed and better PTS/Trauma counseling options for both LE and spouses due to job related issues the statistic is not 40%.
I got to say good on Shelby ,she didn't have to come forward and was damn smart for doing so. This cover up was so sad. Thank you for covering this case.
Matthew's attempt on Jessica's life seems to have been swept under the rug, which is outrageous. An outside agency needs to come in and reexamine that "incident".
Unfortunately they did! But. Being a deep South, goodol boy State, the problem is they are ALL buddies!! Its very much the same here in SC. This is such a horrible place to try and fight for change, these men have spent generations protecting their authority and its daym near impossible to fight bc of that! :,( its just disgusting to think about that woman still having to fight and protect her kids and not one coward in that town fought for HER!!
@@jcarroll135 100% right on SC. It’s all about who you know and who has what on who. The cops work hand in hand with drug dealers and often wheel and deal themselves. They’d rather create shadow puppet problems than address their own corruption
Does anyone else think it's so weird how he harped on her about her family not being her "real family" because she was adopted, yet fought so hard to keep a kid that wasn't his?
@Stephanie Clark I love when he says while crying, "I'll only get to see my kids every other weekend." She was only allowed 4 hours on Sunday. I can't stand this dude. His grandfather is probably the same way, otherwise he would've held him accountable.
I greatly appreciate you adding an explanation of how childhood neglect and emotional neglect impacts people's ability to form and maintain healthy relationships, and how difficult it is to vet good and bad partners. This was spot on, and very necessary context.
... No this is actually just a bunch of mentally ill people who insisted someone give birth when they didn't want to. There's no "fix" because it's a systemic problem from everyone involved in the court/social/foster system and back. Even the therapeutic one is warped from the start. There's no way to model healthy behavior because it's simply not present at all. It's why you don't see adults bragging about how great their adoption was. Not without trying to sell something anyways.
The fact that they were not hung up on evidence during the attempted murder but VERY hung up on his sworn statement over a bag of clothes but it’s in writing is telling. What a world we live in.
can worm out of it when its writing. i think there had to be at least one police officer that hated this kid too but bc his grandpa had power couldnt do anything without being booted. Or didnt even think to do anything... like i imagine the department is corrupt to the core but its prolly some people a lot worse than others. i hope anyway.
Yes their only concern appears to be that he hid a big inconvenient truth/piece of damning evidence from them that was ruining their investigation/cover up & making them look bad.
@@AMazeAMind Well, I imagine some might be jealous that he was immediately given privileges on account of his family tie, and also somewhat afraid of him. These kinds of cults enforce their will on the lower members through fear, sometimes.
I guess his grandfather is the one who taught him , how to become a corrupt cup and horrible person .The way him and his grandfather even entire department abused their power is disgusting !
Can’t some authority or law enforcement who isn’t in bed with his family investigate and prosecute him? Dude tried to murder his wife and he’s just walking around completely free in a position of power with a gun; it’s absolutely outrageous!
Agreed. There has to be someone or some organization that this case can be brought to. How many more cops are corrupt as hell there, getting away with who knows what, completely uncontested.
Sadly since it was already investigated by the State Police, instead of the local police there is not really anything else that can be done. The FBI doesn’t have the authority to step in, unless someone can make a case that her civil rights were violated. That would be a very lengthy and expensive court battle.
What a despicable, sick human being Matthew is. Throughout this video I found myself strongly praying that karma gets him bad one day. I sincerely hope someone causes him the same emotional and physical pain that he put Jessica through.
I am so glad you covered this case. This is one of those cases that deserve a SPOTLIGHT. Jessica deserves way better from our system. I know I am a true crime fan, and I am not a detective, but I believe that guy is a psychopath and is totally acting! He is only thinking of himself. "I won't see my kids"..." I am gonna lose my job"..." Wherever I go, I won't get a job"....He should be in prison. Dreading, I love that you and your brother's true crime channel are shining a spotlight on cases that deserve better.
NO 19 year old of should ever be given the power of a police officer. Some of the best people I’ve ever known were dipshits at 19 years old. Too young. This guy seemed too excited to wield his power over anyone that crossed his path.
I was thinking the same thing! When he said he was 21 to the detective, I was blown the hell away. He did all this crap and he's only barely drinking age? Christ.
This reminds me of my friends "suicide". Her boyfriends dad found her. She was never suicidal. And she was alone at the home with him. Can't wait to have the funds to get a PI. When you know you know.
Ditto... living it but also learning. Personality Disorder too. My own dad used to say, "If you play you pay." effectively telling me he didn't want to be a parent. It's called birth control!
This episode hits way too close to home. But I have to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart for the way you cover these stories and the psychology involved. I believe the main reason for exploring true crime stories is to learn about the behavior involved and the psychology behind it, in order to evolve as individuals, families, societies, jurors and all related professionals. I know that if anyone had educated me earlier in life, I wouldn't have made the choices that put me in the situations that destroyed my mental and physical health and ruined the lives of myself and my family. I asked everyone I knew to give me insight and perspective in my relationship problems and went to several different therapists, no one educated me. I didn't understand my situation. I was trying my best and that was my downfall. I didn't have resources like this then. Videos like these will make a real difference in so many lives. You do such a great job of providing fair, empathetic, well researched, and accurately interpreted case studies while also making these excellent introductory summaries of the psychological dynamics involved. Thank you to both of you. Sorry I can't afford to support regularly but I do everything I can to boost interaction, this is the best true crime show on UA-cam or tv.
Let me just say that I love this channel. The narrator has a great voice and is very humble; always thanking his [growing number of] viewers. And has sympathy for the story he is about to narrate. Keep up the great work Dreading ❤
He needs to be held accountable for what he did, period. The justice system is clearly broken if a man-child who dresses up as an officer can get away with attempted murder and still be out there on the streets pretending to uphold the law while knowing he is above it because he has connections.
This makes me feel sad for all of the men/women who have been murdered by someone who somehow had connections within law enforcement and leveraged that to get away. *cough* Nicole Kessinger *cough*
Goosebumps all over my body... this cop tried to kill his wife and frame it as a suicide... abusing the kids and her... getting away with it ALL... so deeply sickening
This case really gets to me. Anytime a person in a power position gets away with a crime is infuriating. And with a grandfather as a sheriff, Jessica never stood a chance. This monster needs to be brought to justice and locked away for life. Along with charges for corruption for Grandpappy Sheriff as well as all other corrupt police allowing this to happen.
Good luck. This is how most small police departments run. Especially in the south. Try and imagine how much fucked up shit there was from when tech like cameras weren't around. Imagine how many innocent people died or sat in jail due to police cults.
Perfect example of somebody who wouldn’t even pass a psych eval in any decent department. The good ole boy network is alive and well in some parts of America, as cases like this (and the Murdaughs, for a more recent high profile example) demonstrate. I hope Jessica and her children are living a better life.
Thank you for bringing this to everyone’s attention! I’m glad to see these kinds of monstrous people getting called out for their crimes, even if the justice system is failing at following its own laws.
That low level was reached by several ELECTED officials. The Sheriff and prosecutor are elected positions. Low level by the detectives and crime scene investigators. DOZENS of people responsible for LAW enforcement covered for his pathetic murdering abusive ass. And for what? Because he's one of THEM, period. Wonder why people think our system is broke? I don't. The only sovereign citizens on earth are law enforcement. They are above the laws that they enFORCE on us plebs.
People get away with crap like this all the time, cop or not. The amount of men I've heard of getting probation for r*ping children is actually insane. Not just touching, full on violation, and they are getting probation.
I’ve had to deal with police corruption myself. And I was shocked by how well orchestrated their campaigns of harassment are carried out. The sheer number of cops who apparently had nothing better to do than gangstalk my family…for the sin of attempting to make a complaint (which they stonewalled). There’s nothing more isolating and frightening than being targeted by criminal cops. So, when I hear about stories like Jessica’s, I’m just glad she and her two boys are safe and sound at last.
A 19 year old cop. What could go wrong? This guy wasn't mature enough at 19 to take care of a kitten, let alone be a cop. But that's exactly why he was a cop.
Just imagine how many other horrible and treacherous things got covered up by this department. Correction runs deep and in this case it’s clearly generational.
aaaaa this case is making my blood boil😭😭 domestic violence cases are so hard to digest but this is a whole new level! The extreme gaslighting, the manipulation, and the sheer lack of awareness from Matthew/his family/the police ??? So unreal
The most worrying part about it is from 49:23 for me. Based on the fact the department covered him with the "suicide attempt" bollocks then it seems pretty easy to be taking that as him effectively telling Matthew that he'd have been able to sweep it under the table. More or less saying "If you'd came to me first and let me know there'd have been no official/disciplinary action taken but it's too late now..."
I know both of these people and grew up with them. This case has always bothered me so much. Jessica is such a sweetheart and I hate that she had to endure this trauma.
Matthew was not incredibly popular. He was pretty well-known, not necessarily well-liked. Jessica was sweet, somewhat quiet in school. Those who knew her really liked her. I knew she and her sister Dusty. They were sweet girls. And Jessica would have NEVER tried to end her life with her two babies left to raise.
I remember seeing an article where they interviewed law enforcement and military members and it said upwards of 50-70% of law enforcement and military admit to abusing their partner. It's a systemic problem that's not being fixed. In fact it's being ignored.
Worse than ignored, it's being condoned and facilitated. Think about the fact that the dude pulling you over for no tail light, highly likely, BEAT their wife and kids and dog! Just a few bad apples though.
Imagine this: a very small, rural town. An RN, dating a sheriff's deputy. It doesn't work out because surprise surprise , he's a yelly SOB. She meets a Marine who's a sweetheart ! Except when he isn't. Nurse wakes him up in the middle of the night because she lost use of and feeling in both legs and fell out of bed trying to go to the bathroom. She wakes him up from the floor for help and he proceeds to call her a liar while kicking her. She manages to drag herself away, crying and telling him she isn't lying. Her single family who resides in another country gets a text message asking for help and a law enforcement welfare check is initiated. And guess who shows up. 😊 Anyway, Come to find out, she has MS. Hence loss the use of her legs Said only family member is career military. Them and the Marine are brothers in law now. Because, well, she can't use her legs and now can't work. Where does she turn ? Not law enforcement. Not the military. Not anyone. And they all lived happily ever after. Except the nurse.
I hope every single person he interacts with on a daily basis watches this video. Certainly every woman. It’s horrifying he’s not removed from society for our protection, and it’s terrifying that he’s still in law enforcement. What are the odds he lives a nonviolent life here on out? He’s learned nothing but that he should have had better aim. The only miracles are that she & those boys survived. Three cheers to the ex who stepped up & did the right thing with that bag.
The level of evil in a person. It’s one thing to try and murder murder your wife, then to turn around and slander her name and take her children away after she survives? HE tries to kill her and thinks she is dead. She survives and he has no issues trying to claim she is an unfit parent for trying to kill herself?? It’s incomprehensible. I also can’t help think the other child that was not biologically his - was probably treated horribly different. A constant reminder to him of her affair.
I hope karma comes back around for this criminal with a badge and gun. This is an unbelievable injustice and, although it doesnt surprise me in the least with all the instances coming to light involving law enforcement violating people, it literally makes me sick.
Given how little self control the rotter has, I can see things going one of two ways for him: 1.) He disgusts the people he works with (not the Old Boy's Club his grandpa runs, the more average members of law enforcement) and they hang him out to dry in some situation. Maybe actual physical danger, maybe legal trouble, but I can see them reaching a point where they fall into a "not going to kill you but not going to save you" mindset. 2.) He very obviously does something illegal on a scale that his granddaddy can't cover it up. Yes, I know attempted murder is a very obvious legal crime, but I mean something that gets the attention of the feds. Since, very sadly, excessive violence doesn't seem to be a sufficient reason, I'd guess it would be some sort of tax or insurance fraud. I do hope that whatever sticky end he comes to, it happens without dragging anyone else into harm's way.
The scariest thing about this case is how rare it is for a case about police corruption to actually be exposed to the public in this way. Still no charges of course. But it happens unfathomably often. Its too easy for cops to get away with anything. This is an uncomfortable truth, but truth nonetheless. An amazing job @dreading for bringing this to light. This kind of work is so incredibly important, so thank you. The internet is finally giving the people some power to affect cases like this. SO LET'S PUT SOME PRESSURE ON THIS CASE. Lets get him convicted, with enough pressure from the people we will get justice for the victims and society's future.
This case has always enraged me! It’s BEYOND obvious what happened, and the fact that he’s been able to get away with it because of his grandfather, and all the corruption with the other cops makes me sick! He should be in prison with his grandfather, and everyone else involved.
I’m looking forward to the day when he gets what he deserves. Hopefully that day will come soon. There has to be some sort of justice. This sickens me!!!!🤬
This weasel saw his relative's position as a means to an end long before seeking employment with local law enforcement. He saw it all right in front of him- the power he'd hold over others; inside & out of the police department. His self-absorbtion & arrogance should've been picked up on by pre-employment psych evaluations- which he might not never "officially" took because of the nepotism involved. This happens all of the time, which is fine- until it isn't.... He was good at concealment, and that poor girl, the kids, the families & community paid terribly for it. Just.....damn.
Your introductory segment, showing 7 signs of trust/abandonment issues, pierced my ❤️. That's me. That. Is. Me. *Thank you, I gain so much out of your brother and you's content* - beyond true crime entertainment.
@@michaeljohnston6856 thank you for relying💔 In case you need to hear this today... *_you never deserved it to happen and you never ever deserved to be betrayed and abandoned._*
"My kids man, my kids!!! They are such daddy's boys man" Funny how he only cries about the one leverage he still controls over Jessica - the kids had NO CHOICE but to be "daddy's boys" you literally tried to take their mother out of the picture, you are a despicable little man and the world knows you got away with attempted murder, I hope the boys & Jessica are far away from YOU and living the best life possible!
This sounds a lot like my cousin. Because his parents were close friends with the sheriff he became a county jailor at 15 years old. He became a sheriff's deputy at 18 years old and then went on a power trip for 20 years. He finally "grew up" and left the sheriffs department but he was ruthless when he was a deputy.
Well done! I've heard or seen nearly every piece on this case, and yours takes the top! This is a tragic tragic story, that never gets easier. I hope that she gets some kind of justice! So far she's been failed miserably! Thank you for the great case coverage! Prayers for Jessica and her family. 🙏
Bringing "his kids" into this interview + "Jessica's poor parenting skills" shows how evil he is. He wants sympathy and special treatment. I hope someone in Georgia sees this episode and gives this coward what he deserves. Blessings for Jessica, her children, and the girlfriend who turned him in.🙏✌️❤️
I'm sorry jail him and his entire family they enabled him and his abuse. His grandpa saying to tell her family she had died made my jaw drop. Insanely bonkers, Jessica deserves justice. I know it's probobably hard but get a different department that's not up this man's ass and investigate Jessica's case correctly.
You really broke it down very correctly at the beginning. I've experienced all those emotions at one point. It's extremely unhealthy, but sometimes it may take decades to realize this behavior.
The only person that stood up for her was the other woman, Shelby(?). She actually risked her safety because she knew she needed to do what's right. Props to her. Every single person failed Jessica. Even the system failed her.
The new girlfriend. Pretty sure dreading said that the dispatcher he’d been having an affair with had left him or they’d broken up. Then referred to Shelby as the new girlfriend he was seeing but ya she stood up for his ex as removed herself and her children from danger.
I'm honestly suprised she was able to break up.
Absolutely frightening that he is out there with a gun and arresting people! But at least Jessica was able to get the boys away from him!
Only out of spite long after the fact.
SHELBY is a HERO!!!😮❤
This is definitely a case of “we investigated ourselves and we found that we did nothing wrong.” 🙄
Exactly, police in the US aren’t accountable to anyone!
I’ll never understand ppl who think this kind of system is legit 👀.We’ve always see LEO say”we’re a brotherhood “
No brother will willing take down his kind.
Judges can’t even over see a case if he has any association w any member in the court proceedings.Yet,cops can judge cops is okay 😒
internal investigations always turn out to be complete trash 😂
😂😂😂. Great comment ❤️
@@thethymecube4862there was this influencer, who thought that police kills 50% of black americans every year. When getting clowned on, he went to emergency room bc of mental breakdown. Obviously there's fear mongering around cops.
It's nice to see the "new girlfriend" showing some common sense and bravery, and doing the right thing, so often it doesn't work out that way. Thank the Lord for Shelby!
It amazes me there's not one person in that police force with the integrity and courage to stand up for an innocent victim who cannot.
What happens in places like this (cults) is that whenever someone with genuine morality comes in, they start "shaking the boat" aka like trying to speak up about things. At this point they are usually forced out of the gang because it just wouldn't work if they let in people with actual morals. (I've been in 2 cults in my life)
They had the state ‘investigate’ the crime and they ultimately got him off. There isn’t anything anyone with ‘integrity and courage’ can do in her case... But Matthew doesn’t need to be an officer. He’s obviously dangerous and a danger to the public. Monsters like this get caught up eventually. It’s only a matter of time.
@@Jujubean9795 yeah it usually comes down to like what the public knows but it sucks that it has to take so long
I think the interrogater stands up for her in regards to the bag. Now about those gunshots... that's scary.
And that's what makes all cops terrible. When a "good" one comes in and tries to make changes from the inside, they are silenced, forced out or follow the group.
This case is completely outrageous and it's obvious Jessica didn't do this to herself. Authorities involved in this case should be prosecuted and so should Matthew. It's not even police negligence. It's clearly corruption.
Yup. He's acting like that interrogator should protect him again
All cop shops are corrupt. It’s who ya know and who ya blow. Being related to the high ups as well.
It really is systemic.
"This is America."
@Faded Glory I know not all cops are corrupt. Many have been uprooted all ready so to speak. There's still a ways to go obviously. I really believe if there were a completely unrelated agency that investigated complaints against police instead of police complaints being investigated by officers on desk duty or those hired for the job who are placed in a different building it would make a tremendous impact. I think something like that should be established in every city despite it's size because small towns/cities seem to have even more police willing to lie and cover things up for one another, and the people in their lives.
This is exactly why people have an issue with cops - he is literally untouchable- not one of those people could stand up for that girl ??? Disgraceful - I hope this case is opened up and him and the grandfather face charges
meanwhile crickets from the thin blue line people
@@kmm4499always.
@@kmm4499 just so you know, the Thin Blue Line people support this. This isn't like an aberration or a negative associated with police -- they literally believe cops should be above the law. A protected class that can use force with impunity, because they believe that force will be directed against types of people that they hate. And they're mostly right about that
I support cops but not this turd
The fact that Jessica survived the attempted murder is miraculous. She was left ti die with her children still in the house. He never cared what might happen to any of them.
It's terrifying how many people threw their weight around to protect him. That they are STILL protecting him.
let's hope this video ignites a fire storm of justice
@@thedudewhostalkedbjork121 Indeed. And what a shame that our legal system needs to be goaded into being a justice system.
@@mallninja9805 law and corruption are two sides of the same coin.
I can't believe I just listened to a video about some bag... but no one explained how she managed to shoot herself 2x
He has a punch able face!! My blood boils...just thinking he is so slick to get away with everything...and he almost did. This makes me so sick.
The irony of him using the fact she wasn’t blood related to her grandparent as a reason for him to gain custody when he wasn’t blood related to one of the boys is surreal
I was wondering how he gained custody of the son that he wasn’t blood related to; it makes no sense. In any state the grand parents have more parental rights than her husband of non-biological child unless he adopted it.
Did ya hear MTG say the other day in Congress that u can't be a real parent unless u r blood. That's Georgia for ya. Red stupid.
@@bravo795mp if he signed his name on the birth certificate, in some states, this means he assumes and is given legal rights and obligations- this could be challenged in court only by a proven bio - father . This however does not mean he is not above shared rights and proving to be a fit and capable parent .
And, he is not blood related to his step father; what a prick! I certainly wouldn't want to live in the same town where Matthew is working - or even living, for that matter!!! I'd probably find a way to cause him grief, but watching my own back at the same time.
As if women don't get custody that they don't deserve all the time
“I’d do anything for my kids except protect them from an allegedly homicidal/suicidal woman, when my whole job is to serve and protect in those exact scenarios”
If my children were in harms way I'd be in there in a second. I know my husband would be the same way. If he really didn't try to kill her then he is an absolute coward anyways.
( it's pretty clear he tried to kill her)
Are we surprised though? Obv he knew they weren't in danger, but plenty of cops stood outside listening to that school shooting
That's been standard US police pokicy for decades.
Domestic violence is a big problem within law enforcement.
As a side note, I really wish this were brought up more in conversations about police brutality. The whole "few bad apples" argument kind of falls apart when you look at how these police officers lead their personal lives
Google 40% of cops to get an idea
Renegade cut put out a whole essay on it
@@lowlowseesee excellent, I'll go check them out!
One of the first stories to get me to realize how bad the cop state is, was when a lady after years of abuse shot her ex cop husband through the door a bunch of times with two guns and she had to fight for her freedom because NY gun laws and the system trying to get revenge for a dead cop being a wife beater
Ummm the fact that this man is walking around free is both terrifying and infuriating. Who’s to say he doesn’t find her and try to finish the job because she got custody? An outside agency needs to come in and investigate/prosecute!
True,but sadly the whole system is corrupt
He's probably happy she has custody. From what they were saying he barely even paid attention to his kids when he did have them.
Sounds like the cops basically destroyed any critical evidence through inaction and stonewalling. It's probably too late for justice by now.
@@hanselmanryanjames I don't think you understand how someone who's that much of a controlling creep thinks. She has something that belongs to him.
He will murder someone else.
These two officers know, as well as everyone within that office, that hospital, that court house, that whole town knows the “truth”. That good ole’ boys club is no joke…
Jessica “remembers nothing”, and has been allowed to live… she’s moved, remarried and keeps quiet.
Matthew has moved a county over and is still an officer…
Livin ’ his best life as Grandpa Gary’s boy…
He needs to feel respected & in charge? He’s a 21 year old punk who throws his grandfather’s name around & is basically riding his coat tails. The fact that his grandfather is letting him get away with being this type of person is disgusting & they should both be ashamed of themselves. This case infuriates me. That poor young lady has been through hell. Anyone who is unfortunate enough to have this guy in their life is in danger IMO. I have a lot of respect for the ex girlfriend who turned over the bag to police.
It's absolutely unnerving to think if by 21 this little ass-trash can got away with what he has... Can you imagine what Grandpa ass-trash can has gotten away with??? 😢
I really doubt this particular officer would go out to eat without his weapon. He is in it for the power and prestige, and his weapon is part of that mindset.
The fact he is only 21 is one of the most scary things about this case
21, working as a cop and trying to support a family with his spouse not working...?
@@EllaNonimato lol he wouldn't let her do jack shit dude.
@@EllaNonimato your comment is super dumb...?
@@EllaNonimatowhat are you trying to say here? She was a prisoner she wasn’t even allowed to leave if he wasn’t there with her
@@EllaNonimatosupport his family? Did you mean terrorize?
Mind boggling to me he says "I'm so young and stupid" as if he's trying to play off his actions as dimwittedness and crying about it is just so gross.
He's really just a megalomaniacal dork- the evil b@stard 🤓 🤬
Yeah fake crying about it. . I think you should be at least 25 years old before being eligible to be an officer of the law..you should be able to enter the academy and at least 2 yrs training prior to the age of 25 but not yet employed as an officer.
My daddy always told me to never date a cop. He knew. They do get away with things ordinary people would be thrown in jail for. It's not right. Thank God Jessica pulled through and now has custody of her children. Praying that bastard never does them serious harm. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Sorry but that sounds like therapy is needed.
This is one man. You go ahead and trash all police officers.
If a man is narcissistic abuser he will abuse you no matter his job.
And no bla bla bla but police officers can get away with bla bla.
No. Therapy.
I married a cop. Happiest days of my life!!. (no sarcasm)...smile.
My hubby is a cop and I don’t relate to your reaction. But then I live in the Netherlands and - thank you Jesus - not in the USA where anything is possible.
@@JackyOlala2023 As a Canadian with a Dutch last name, I can say we Dutch have a very pragmatic way of living. Drama of other certain countries need not apply.
@@cdes1776 why would having a Dutch last name give you any ground from to make a moral judge about drama not applying to them?
He's scared she's going to shoot the kids but won't go inside because he thinks she'll shoot him? What a super brave protector he is. He looks like a troll too.
Right? I was like… what kind of parent leaves their kids in potential danger bc they’re afraid for their own safety, AND what kind of cop is incapable of figuring out another way into a residence to stop an active shooting situation? Obvi he didn’t have his firearm but yeah. It’s not even a good made up story
Literally.
Yeah, and nobody called that out. That's what I thought when I heard it. You would charge into a machine gun nest for your children. There is a very small boy living inside the exterior of man's body. A man child, this dude is.
@@anthonymarinello6008 a man child would be better, this is less than a man child, this is a man baby, he looks like he’s about to poop his diaper and throw a temper tantrum
And in her “suicide text” she told him to take care of the kids it just all makes no sense
HUGE props to the affair girlfriend for noticing the danger. Thats not somthing you hear in a lot of these cases.
Gosh I'm so glad that this case had a more pleasant ending than I expected. The fact she is alive and has custody of her children now is such a relief even if he is walking free currently.
I agree. And it's sad we have to look at it that way because he is currently free and could marry again to a woman that doesn't know his history and end up in a similar situation or worse, he can learn from his mistakes and actually k!ll her when he intends. Its a scary word we live in.. I just saw the netflix documentary "victim/suspect" about "fake" sexu4l @buse claims that end up being true and the cops use the 'reid' technique to get confessions. Which sounds like some n@z! @55 5hit. Pardon the coding- my comments usually get taken down...
Yeah, but this guy is still walking around with a gun. And he is still getting away with attempted murder. I’m glad I don’t live in that town. This guy and his grandfather are scary.
@Renita Woodard hence why I said EVEN IF. Any story where the victim is alive and has their family in one piece is a happier outcome than most any story on this channel. I think it goes without saying that no one wants him walking free.
FUCK nice spoiler. This is the first gd thing ppl see!!
@erikbarrett85 this is real life not a movie or TV show.
Haven’t finished the video but halfway through outloud said “f*ck yeah, Shelby!” She supported a stranger over her boyfriend because of her morals, love that.
Calm down woman
@@eclipsez0r lmao
@@eclipsez0r beta male detected
@@ernie.99 calm down dude she's not going to sleep with you
@@eclipsez0r Do not care. I want you, bro
He was my neighbor for years. We hired him to work for our small business right before he became a police officer.
He was always strange and made me feel uncomfortable. This was a total coverup and everyone around this area knows it.
Good on the newer girlfriend Shelby for being open and vigilant and not just blindly going with “the ex is psycho” shtick that many people use
Seriously, she doesn't get enough credit for having more good sense and bravery than that entire police force.
this level of gaslighting it’s actually terrifying. i can only imagine how horrible she felt as they tried to make her out as crazy
Welcome to narcissism 101.
@Jennifer Breininger so true, it's the number one thing the like to use against their victim.
Co dependence, trauma bonding, coercive control. Sick twisted effs. My narc ex, terrorised me and still is after 12 months apart.
I have two narcs on my tail that I haven’t spoken to in YEARS! DESPERATELY trying to get my attention! They are very sick people!!
Gaslighting yes, but this is mostly a police corruption case. Police protecting police, as its always been (family OR NOT) Ppl don't realise how easy it is for a cop to get away with anything.
One of the most important rules in life is NEVER Date a cop . I was married to 1 and this story is typical of how they treat their spouse . My ex’s coworkers treat their spouses the same way . Bullies with badges . The job attracts the biggest bullies.
Not all cops are your ex 🙄
@@Hartleymolly and? What they said is backed up by all the evidence. The nature of the job either attracts people with social disorders or causes it. Probably a mix of both as the bad ones pressure cops with a conscience to leave the force, making the problem worse.
@@Hartleymolly and? What they said is backed up by all the evidence. The nature of the job either attracts people with social disorders or causes it. Probably a mix of both as the bad ones pressure cops with a conscience to leave the force, making the problem worse.
Not all police officers are dicks like this dude: not fair to assume they are. My ex husband was a police officer. He’s retired after 35 years. He did an awesome job. So dedicated and that’s why we grew apart. He was NOT a bully. He cared about the citizens he served. Just hate when people hear about a tool like this dude then name all police officers bad - it’s incredibly unfair, uncool, irresponsible and ignorant.
Never date a cop? You mean never date someone like you
The cops helped Jessica's husband abuse her. My ex used cops and courts in a similar way against me. Fortunately the judges were smart and saw through the lies. This is an unfortunate story, but not surprising.
the sad thing is they saw through the lies too and despite this still did nothing but cover up.
It reminds me of a cop in my town. This cop seemed like he was itching to put his hands on me during a welfare check and purposefully triggered my CPTSD (I have a long history with the cops in my town, and they're very aware of my PTSD in regards to cops seeing as they're the cause of it, and I sued them over it) in order to have an excuse to put his hands on me. He dislocated my shoulder. It's important to note that I had just relearned how to walk.
Couple months later, he was arrested for attempted murder on his fiancee.
Most cops only become cops in order to have power over others.
No Offense, but your seeing things through a twisted lens bc of your own personal experience. The Officers in that town refused to fall for his ridiculous false accusations & take action against her when they knew it wasn't necessary. When he called the police on her numerous times, they told him his accusations were absurd. When he called them from Walmart, they also said he was absurd. A few times they didn't even respond, bc they knew his allegations were ridiculous. They did no such thing. Besides that, you know pieces of the story are missing when they tell you a woman can't see her family, can't see her friends.. yet is able to have an affair & get pregnant with someone else's child.
@@Mandy-nt2cs you can say no offense in front of anything and it’s still offensive lmao this comment has 0% tact. If their lens is twisted it’s bc of what cops have done, not because this person has a random vendetta. People who think cops are squeaky clean most of the time are ignoring historical trends and also see things through their own “twisted lens” of never being subject to an abusive cop/ government authority. The truth is cops absolutely have a higher rate of domestic violence, and that’s just what ends up getting reported and ignoring the situations where the victim/hopeful survivor couldn’t get through to the people literally responsible for their safety. Sadly actual rates of abuse are almost always bound to be higher than reported rates because of the risk the victim can face coming forward, being ignored, and then further attacked. Tale as old as time.
@@Mandy-nt2csYou're seeing things through a twisted lens because you love LEOs. I like acknowledging that not every single officer in this story was corrupt, but we're going to draw the line at any and all attempts to vilify the woman who was literally shot in the head and gaslit by police about it for years.
This case has always infuriated me! The way they all covered for him and still continue to cover for this pos is disgusting! That whole department and DA needs to go to jail!
And the judge who knew the grandfather and gave this monster full custody of those kids…and let’s not forget the GBI…
@@namelia4439 the list could go on and on. And this isn’t even an isolated event! I hate them all!
Blue code of low intelligence
He had no business being a cop. The fact that he kept calling the police on her for everything should have been an alarm for the police department.
He is exactly the kind of man that police departments target for employment.
Not normally. Right now there is a concerted effort to destroy police departments. Cops are put in lose/lose situations. Video evidence is withheld to make overdosing criminals seem like innocent victims, causing riots, destroying billions in property and the lives of innocent officers.
The whole DeFuNd tHe PoLiCe movement is a bait and switch. The tyrants don’t want to get rid of police (which is the thought they cultivate with this movement, visions of a free and caring society) they want a federal police force only. Totally unaccountable, used against us. Right now we can elect sheriffs, have local officers etc. But they don’t want us having a say in any of it.
Don’t buy the BS because of the occasional idiot like this. They’re hiring gang members and illegals these days, further smearing the profession
This dude is such a nasty pig. Im so angry that he got away with attempted murder and the way these people treated Jessica is heartbreaking. I am sooooo happy that Jessica got full custody of the kids ❤
Yes & may i add somewhere ...he's one u**y piece of crumbling pig doo doo. He's the polar opposite of attractive. Fb didn't want me to say that...about a murderer. How could a guy like that think he's what.... hot? He looks like he's 50. & I wouldn't look at him at any rate
I bet that around this same time each year, Matthew and his family get together and have a dinner or party just to talk about how badly he hurt her,, almost killing her, and how they all got away with it.
I rolled my eyes out so hard through this video. My god, this kid is insufferable and never was told no. He should never be allowed to be a police officer.
Yeah this guy sucks so bad. In just about every way a person can.
Right?? His fake crying over “daddy’s boys” makes a person ill to watch.
He is a very manipulative, dangerous person to be walking around, especially in a position of authority.
Some people are born without empathy, so all that's left is thoughtless, sadistic, unchecked ego. They have no place in society.
he is awful.
The whole town should be demanding an investigation
The entire police department and court disgusts me. There is so much corruption in the world its insane.
This is my hometown. The current police chief is currently on administrative leave for not doing anything for 6 entire months after finding out one of the local officers had a brother who was directly involved with a murder and then the officer covered up / hid this information to save his brother. Then all the police chief did was issue a written warning when he found out. Our police department is a joke.
@@CreightonNelms where are the local patriots?
@@St.FighterZpart of it most likely
@@klondikemom3658ah yes, or polishing their boots.
No joke!🙄
Fantastic video! It's awfully disappointing to hear that Mathew is still actively contributing to the 40% statistic. Jessica deserves justice and the public deserves protection from this man
There is no such 40% statistic.
@@BigCoagulatedGravyHotDogwrong. But you know that already; it takes no effort to lie and more effort to pull up the information to refute you.
@@BigCoagulatedGravyHotDog People spewing that hateful lie is good tell for people with no rational thought.
Absolutely 😊
Please note, the 40% stat was from a very poorly done and documented study that has been repeatedly debunked. While abuse between spouse and LE is absolutely something that needs addressed and better PTS/Trauma counseling options for both LE and spouses due to job related issues the statistic is not 40%.
You’ve quickly become one of my favorite true crime documentarians. I’m here everyday, it helps me through my day.
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I'm thrilled that Jessica and her boys SURVIVED this man, and are now together!! Stay strong, Jessica! That dude is NUTS!!!
Hope she left town
I got to say good on Shelby ,she didn't have to come forward and was damn smart for doing so. This cover up was so sad. Thank you for covering this case.
As I said, no rush. I'm just chillin
This is why living in a small town can be scary
Matthew's attempt on Jessica's life seems to have been swept under the rug, which is outrageous. An outside agency needs to come in and reexamine that "incident".
Unfortunately they did! But. Being a deep South, goodol boy State, the problem is they are ALL buddies!! Its very much the same here in SC. This is such a horrible place to try and fight for change, these men have spent generations protecting their authority and its daym near impossible to fight bc of that! :,( its just disgusting to think about that woman still having to fight and protect her kids and not one coward in that town fought for HER!!
@@jcarroll135 Other than her lawyers, but yes.
@@jcarroll135 100% right on SC. It’s all about who you know and who has what on who. The cops work hand in hand with drug dealers and often wheel and deal themselves. They’d rather create shadow puppet problems than address their own corruption
Does anyone else think it's so weird how he harped on her about her family not being her "real family" because she was adopted, yet fought so hard to keep a kid that wasn't his?
It’s was all manipulation to torture her. She had to keep him in her life while he has her children and items. He’s intentionally abusive towards her.
@Stephanie Clark I love when he says while crying, "I'll only get to see my kids every other weekend." She was only allowed 4 hours on Sunday. I can't stand this dude. His grandfather is probably the same way, otherwise he would've held him accountable.
Not weird for a narcissistic abuser at all. Everything they say and do is hypocritical.
It's manipulation for control.
It saved him from the embarrassment of having his wife’s affair public knowledge.
I greatly appreciate you adding an explanation of how childhood neglect and emotional neglect impacts people's ability to form and maintain healthy relationships, and how difficult it is to vet good and bad partners. This was spot on, and very necessary context.
... No this is actually just a bunch of mentally ill people who insisted someone give birth when they didn't want to. There's no "fix" because it's a systemic problem from everyone involved in the court/social/foster system and back. Even the therapeutic one is warped from the start. There's no way to model healthy behavior because it's simply not present at all. It's why you don't see adults bragging about how great their adoption was. Not without trying to sell something anyways.
The fact that they were not hung up on evidence during the attempted murder but VERY hung up on his sworn statement over a bag of clothes but it’s in writing is telling. What a world we live in.
can worm out of it when its writing. i think there had to be at least one police officer that hated this kid too but bc his grandpa had power couldnt do anything without being booted. Or didnt even think to do anything... like i imagine the department is corrupt to the core but its prolly some people a lot worse than others. i hope anyway.
Yes their only concern appears to be that he hid a big inconvenient truth/piece of damning evidence from them that was ruining their investigation/cover up & making them look bad.
@@AMazeAMind Well, I imagine some might be jealous that he was immediately given privileges on account of his family tie, and also somewhat afraid of him. These kinds of cults enforce their will on the lower members through fear, sometimes.
I guess his grandfather is the one who taught him , how to become a corrupt cup and horrible person .The way him and his grandfather even entire department abused their power is disgusting !
Georgia.
One family name comes to mind in "good Ole boy" country..... Murdaugh
Powerjunkies
nepotism at its finest.
@@MrYelly small 🍆energy
I love the LT talking about being honest and upholding the law and not lying with the guy he assisted in an attempted murder cover-up.
What a horrific story. Jessica really deserved better.
Can’t some authority or law enforcement who isn’t in bed with his family investigate and prosecute him? Dude tried to murder his wife and he’s just walking around completely free in a position of power with a gun; it’s absolutely outrageous!
Agreed. There has to be someone or some organization that this case can be brought to. How many more cops are corrupt as hell there, getting away with who knows what, completely uncontested.
It’s a cult. They cover up the most horrifying behavior
The "blue line" is all you need to know for why that won't happen. Until they make a group specifically meant to audit cops, this isn't happening.
Sadly since it was already investigated by the State Police, instead of the local police there is not really anything else that can be done. The FBI doesn’t have the authority to step in, unless someone can make a case that her civil rights were violated. That would be a very lengthy and expensive court battle.
Honestly I am surprised there has not been any "street justice." Yet.
What a despicable, sick human being Matthew is. Throughout this video I found myself strongly praying that karma gets him bad one day. I sincerely hope someone causes him the same emotional and physical pain that he put Jessica through.
I am so glad you covered this case. This is one of those cases that deserve a SPOTLIGHT. Jessica deserves way better from our system. I know I am a true crime fan, and I am not a detective, but I believe that guy is a psychopath and is totally acting! He is only thinking of himself. "I won't see my kids"..." I am gonna lose my job"..." Wherever I go, I won't get a job"....He should be in prison. Dreading, I love that you and your brother's true crime channel are shining a spotlight on cases that deserve better.
NO 19 year old of should ever be given the power of a police officer. Some of the best people I’ve ever known were dipshits at 19 years old. Too young. This guy seemed too excited to wield his power over anyone that crossed his path.
I was thinking the same thing! When he said he was 21 to the detective, I was blown the hell away. He did all this crap and he's only barely drinking age? Christ.
Most places requires you to be 21, I thought. Which is still young. 25 might be better.
The world is defended by dumbass kids with real gun power
@@anthonymarinello6008agreed 🤌
This reminds me of my friends "suicide". Her boyfriends dad found her. She was never suicidal. And she was alone at the home with him. Can't wait to have the funds to get a PI. When you know you know.
Sorry, I know it's probably personal, but was it similar to this case? I.e. shot themselves impossibly twice?
If youve ever been isolated like this by a partner, this video is gonna hit hard. They really all have the same playbook, its uncanny.
There's a channel called 'live abuse free' which is very insightful
The breakdown of childhood abandonment and how the symptoms of this can present in adulthood was well done and much appreciated. ❤
Ditto... living it but also learning. Personality Disorder too. My own dad used to say, "If you play you pay." effectively telling me he didn't want to be a parent. It's called birth control!
This episode hits way too close to home. But I have to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart for the way you cover these stories and the psychology involved. I believe the main reason for exploring true crime stories is to learn about the behavior involved and the psychology behind it, in order to evolve as individuals, families, societies, jurors and all related professionals. I know that if anyone had educated me earlier in life, I wouldn't have made the choices that put me in the situations that destroyed my mental and physical health and ruined the lives of myself and my family. I asked everyone I knew to give me insight and perspective in my relationship problems and went to several different therapists, no one educated me. I didn't understand my situation. I was trying my best and that was my downfall. I didn't have resources like this then. Videos like these will make a real difference in so many lives. You do such a great job of providing fair, empathetic, well researched, and accurately interpreted case studies while also making these excellent introductory summaries of the psychological dynamics involved. Thank you to both of you. Sorry I can't afford to support regularly but I do everything I can to boost interaction, this is the best true crime show on UA-cam or tv.
Let me just say that I love this channel. The narrator has a great voice and is very humble; always thanking his [growing number of] viewers. And has sympathy for the story he is about to narrate.
Keep up the great work Dreading ❤
He needs to be held accountable for what he did, period. The justice system is clearly broken if a man-child who dresses up as an officer can get away with attempted murder and still be out there on the streets pretending to uphold the law while knowing he is above it because he has connections.
This makes me feel sad for all of the men/women who have been murdered by someone who somehow had connections within law enforcement and leveraged that to get away. *cough* Nicole Kessinger *cough*
Goosebumps all over my body... this cop tried to kill his wife and frame it as a suicide... abusing the kids and her... getting away with it ALL... so deeply sickening
The Sheriff's Office insisting she's dead even though she is literally alive in a hospital bed would be funny if it wasn't so infuriating
This case really gets to me. Anytime a person in a power position gets away with a crime is infuriating. And with a grandfather as a sheriff, Jessica never stood a chance. This monster needs to be brought to justice and locked away for life. Along with charges for corruption for Grandpappy Sheriff as well as all other corrupt police allowing this to happen.
Good luck. This is how most small police departments run. Especially in the south. Try and imagine how much fucked up shit there was from when tech like cameras weren't around. Imagine how many innocent people died or sat in jail due to police cults.
Perfect example of somebody who wouldn’t even pass a psych eval in any decent department.
The good ole boy network is alive and well in some parts of America, as cases like this (and the Murdaughs, for a more recent high profile example) demonstrate.
I hope Jessica and her children are living a better life.
Reminds me of the cop from The Green Mile.
Thank you for bringing this to everyone’s attention! I’m glad to see these kinds of monstrous people getting called out for their crimes, even if the justice system is failing at following its own laws.
How can it be possible to get away with something like this?! I can't understand how low certain people can go to protect some criminals!!
That low level was reached by several ELECTED officials. The Sheriff and prosecutor are elected positions. Low level by the detectives and crime scene investigators. DOZENS of people responsible for LAW enforcement covered for his pathetic murdering abusive ass. And for what? Because he's one of THEM, period. Wonder why people think our system is broke? I don't. The only sovereign citizens on earth are law enforcement. They are above the laws that they enFORCE on us plebs.
Criminals with badges are the worst kind of criminals
Kinda like its a gang or somethin eh.
People get away with crap like this all the time, cop or not. The amount of men I've heard of getting probation for r*ping children is actually insane. Not just touching, full on violation, and they are getting probation.
Nepotism + the thin blue line. The biggest gang in America wears badges.
I’ve had to deal with police corruption myself. And I was shocked by how well orchestrated their campaigns of harassment are carried out. The sheer number of cops who apparently had nothing better to do than gangstalk my family…for the sin of attempting to make a complaint (which they stonewalled).
There’s nothing more isolating and frightening than being targeted by criminal cops.
So, when I hear about stories like Jessica’s, I’m just glad she and her two boys are safe and sound at last.
A 19 year old cop. What could go wrong?
This guy wasn't mature enough at 19 to take care of a kitten, let alone be a cop. But that's exactly why he was a cop.
The corruption of these police agencies and the injustices exerted over Jessica, as well as her children, are breathtaking.
Just imagine how many other horrible and treacherous things got covered up by this department. Correction runs deep and in this case it’s clearly generational.
Facts. 💯 ..and that’s f’ing FRIGHTENING.. glad I don’t live there lol js.. I kno Nowhere is “perfect” but holy crap.. ugh 😩
Corruption? Correction?
aaaaa this case is making my blood boil😭😭 domestic violence cases are so hard to digest but this is a whole new level! The extreme gaslighting, the manipulation, and the sheer lack of awareness from Matthew/his family/the police ??? So unreal
People in law enforcement often crave that feeling of power over others, part of the reason domestic abuse is so common in their relationships
People not in law enforcement often crave that feeling of power. That’s why they are so drawn to beating everyone off.
40:27 "You're a police officer, Matthew. You _know_ we're held to a higher standard than anybody else."
I laughed out loud at that line.
I laugh every time they mention "doing the right thing".
The most worrying part about it is from 49:23 for me. Based on the fact the department covered him with the "suicide attempt" bollocks then it seems pretty easy to be taking that as him effectively telling Matthew that he'd have been able to sweep it under the table. More or less saying "If you'd came to me first and let me know there'd have been no official/disciplinary action taken but it's too late now..."
@@Macephtopheles excellent excellent observation and true.
Right? COMEDY.
@@Macephtopheles exactly.. that’s SICK.. that department needs to seriously be looked at by a microscope! Uch
Thank you for covering this. I lived in griffin when this happened and am still angered by the lack of Justice for Jessica.
It's always a dude named Matt or Chris. What a tragic story, Jessica deserved better and so do the thousands of women that go through this everyday.
Isn’t it odd how strangely accurate names describe people? Have you ever met a bad Dave/David?
Or kyle lol
@@FrankieFranks44 In the US the most common inmate name is Juan, In the UK the most common male inmate name is David.
It’s like their parents wanted a biblical name, read the first page of the New Testament, and gave up
@@7996hobguy Try Mohammad in 10 years lol
I know both of these people and grew up with them. This case has always bothered me so much. Jessica is such a sweetheart and I hate that she had to endure this trauma.
Matthew was not incredibly popular. He was pretty well-known, not necessarily well-liked. Jessica was sweet, somewhat quiet in school. Those who knew her really liked her. I knew she and her sister Dusty. They were sweet girls. And Jessica would have NEVER tried to end her life with her two babies left to raise.
Wow they're actually questioning him about the bag, it's amazing they're actually doing work.
Respectfully, you two do great work. Im glad you guys are making a living doing it, i hope this one doesn't get demonetized
I completely agree. I love this channel and how they put these videos together. They deserve every sub and every view. ❤
Me too. I love this channel!
Bite your toungue for putting that out there. 😬🤯
You NEVER disappoint with your narration,care and videos .
GREAT COVERAGE!! I’ve never seen this covered like this. So good!! Thank you!
I remember seeing an article where they interviewed law enforcement and military members and it said upwards of 50-70% of law enforcement and military admit to abusing their partner. It's a systemic problem that's not being fixed. In fact it's being ignored.
Worse than ignored, it's being condoned and facilitated. Think about the fact that the dude pulling you over for no tail light, highly likely, BEAT their wife and kids and dog!
Just a few bad apples though.
Imagine this: a very small, rural town. An RN, dating a sheriff's deputy. It doesn't work out because surprise surprise , he's a yelly SOB. She meets a Marine who's a sweetheart ! Except when he isn't. Nurse wakes him up in the middle of the night because she lost use of and feeling in both legs and fell out of bed trying to go to the bathroom. She wakes him up from the floor for help and he proceeds to call her a liar while kicking her. She manages to drag herself away, crying and telling him she isn't lying. Her single family who resides in another country gets a text message asking for help and a law enforcement welfare check is initiated.
And guess who shows up.
😊
Anyway, Come to find out, she has MS. Hence loss the use of her legs Said only family member is career military. Them and the Marine are brothers in law now. Because, well, she can't use her legs and now can't work. Where does she turn ? Not law enforcement. Not the military. Not anyone.
And they all lived happily ever after. Except the nurse.
I hope every single person he interacts with on a daily basis watches this video. Certainly every woman. It’s horrifying he’s not removed from society for our protection, and it’s terrifying that he’s still in law enforcement. What are the odds he lives a nonviolent life here on out? He’s learned nothing but that he should have had better aim. The only miracles are that she & those boys survived. Three cheers to the ex who stepped up & did the right thing with that bag.
Thank you for reporting on this injustice
The level of evil in a person. It’s one thing to try and murder murder your wife, then to turn around and slander her name and take her children away after she survives? HE tries to kill her and thinks she is dead. She survives and he has no issues trying to claim she is an unfit parent for trying to kill herself?? It’s incomprehensible. I also can’t help think the other child that was not biologically his - was probably treated horribly different. A constant reminder to him of her affair.
I hope karma comes back around for this criminal with a badge and gun. This is an unbelievable injustice and, although it doesnt surprise me in the least with all the instances coming to light involving law enforcement violating people, it literally makes me sick.
Given how little self control the rotter has, I can see things going one of two ways for him:
1.) He disgusts the people he works with (not the Old Boy's Club his grandpa runs, the more average members of law enforcement) and they hang him out to dry in some situation. Maybe actual physical danger, maybe legal trouble, but I can see them reaching a point where they fall into a "not going to kill you but not going to save you" mindset.
2.) He very obviously does something illegal on a scale that his granddaddy can't cover it up. Yes, I know attempted murder is a very obvious legal crime, but I mean something that gets the attention of the feds. Since, very sadly, excessive violence doesn't seem to be a sufficient reason, I'd guess it would be some sort of tax or insurance fraud.
I do hope that whatever sticky end he comes to, it happens without dragging anyone else into harm's way.
him crying at the end is not about his kids but about him feeling sorry for himself
The scariest thing about this case is how rare it is for a case about police corruption to actually be exposed to the public in this way. Still no charges of course. But it happens unfathomably often. Its too easy for cops to get away with anything. This is an uncomfortable truth, but truth nonetheless. An amazing job @dreading for bringing this to light. This kind of work is so incredibly important, so thank you. The internet is finally giving the people some power to affect cases like this. SO LET'S PUT SOME PRESSURE ON THIS CASE. Lets get him convicted, with enough pressure from the people we will get justice for the victims and society's future.
This case has always enraged me! It’s BEYOND obvious what happened, and the fact that he’s been able to get away with it because of his grandfather, and all the corruption with the other cops makes me sick! He should be in prison with his grandfather, and everyone else involved.
A bunch of TURDS 💩.
^^ I concur
I’m looking forward to the day when he gets what he deserves. Hopefully that day will come soon. There has to be some sort of justice. This sickens me!!!!🤬
Sarge: "We're held to a higher standard."
Barney Fife: Gets away with obvious attempted murder...
This weasel saw his relative's position as a means to an end long before seeking employment with local law enforcement.
He saw it all right in front of him- the power he'd hold over others;
inside & out of the police department.
His self-absorbtion & arrogance should've been picked up on by pre-employment psych evaluations- which he might not never "officially" took because of the nepotism involved.
This happens all of the time, which is fine- until it isn't....
He was good at concealment, and that poor girl, the kids, the families & community paid terribly for it.
Just.....damn.
That mirror selfie reeks of massive insecurities. What an absolute monster.
The guy is a POS but it's literally just a mirror selfie in his uniform like a lot of people take; I don't know what or why you're reading into it.
Your introductory segment, showing 7 signs of trust/abandonment issues, pierced my ❤️. That's me. That. Is. Me. *Thank you, I gain so much out of your brother and you's content* - beyond true crime entertainment.
Same here, i wish it wasn’t the case
@@michaeljohnston6856 thank you for relying💔 In case you need to hear this today... *_you never deserved it to happen and you never ever deserved to be betrayed and abandoned._*
That's. Really. Cringe. Clown. 🤡😂😂🤡😂😂🤡😂🤡😂🤡
I appreciate so much how you center talking points about mental health and trauma in your videos ❤
This case is why self worth is so crucial it can dictate the entire trajectory of your life.
I am so proud of you for airing this. Hopefully this horrible man and worse cop will be imprisoned
Besides the obvious, I'm glad Jessica is alive and with custody of her kids. I send my best whishes to them, may they live a long,happy life!
"My kids man, my kids!!! They are such daddy's boys man" Funny how he only cries about the one leverage he still controls over Jessica - the kids had NO CHOICE but to be "daddy's boys" you literally tried to take their mother out of the picture, you are a despicable little man and the world knows you got away with attempted murder, I hope the boys & Jessica are far away from YOU and living the best life possible!
You do a great job, getting all the details. Thanks, man! Glad I subscribed!
This sounds a lot like my cousin. Because his parents were close friends with the sheriff he became a county jailor at 15 years old. He became a sheriff's deputy at 18 years old and then went on a power trip for 20 years. He finally "grew up" and left the sheriffs department but he was ruthless when he was a deputy.
Why did he leave?? Seems like he'd probably enjoy being ruthless.
@@fr33dumb0 He left to take over the family business because his father was retiring.
I love your videos. I just can't watch this one. It legit makes me cry with anger and frustration.
I'm on Patreon, though. Keep up the great work!
The level of detail laid out in this video by creator is incredible.
Well done! I've heard or seen nearly every piece on this case, and yours takes the top! This is a tragic tragic story, that never gets easier. I hope that she gets some kind of justice! So far she's been failed miserably! Thank you for the great case coverage! Prayers for Jessica and her family. 🙏
The amount of anger I felt for Jessica, she deserved so much better
Bringing "his kids" into this interview + "Jessica's poor parenting skills" shows how evil he is. He wants sympathy and special treatment. I hope someone in Georgia sees this episode and gives this coward what he deserves. Blessings for Jessica, her children, and the girlfriend who turned him in.🙏✌️❤️
I'm sorry jail him and his entire family they enabled him and his abuse. His grandpa saying to tell her family she had died made my jaw drop. Insanely bonkers, Jessica deserves justice. I know it's probobably hard but get a different department that's not up this man's ass and investigate Jessica's case correctly.
What difference would a different department make? They ALL cover for their thin blue line gang. How can I say this? He's STILL A COP!
@@dennish3962 very true
You really broke it down very correctly at the beginning. I've experienced all those emotions at one point. It's extremely unhealthy, but sometimes it may take decades to realize this behavior.
Late diagnosis for me but always knew something was wrong.