11 Year Old Killer Shocks America | The Robert "Yummy" Sandifer Story | Real Life Locations & Graves
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Robert Sandifer (March 12, 1983 - September 1, 1994) (also known as Yummy) was an 11-year-old boy from Chicago, Illinois. His murder by fellow gang members in Chicago garnered national attention because of his age, resulting in his appearance on the cover of Time magazine in September 1994. His nickname originates from his love for cookies. Standing 137 cm (4 ft 6 in), Sandifer was a young member of the Chicago street gang the Black Disciples (BD).
After committing murder, arson and armed robbery, he was murdered by his own fellow gang members who feared he could become an informant, and that he was attracting too much attention towards their activities. Coverage of Sandifer's death and retrospectives on his short, violent life were widely published in the American media. Sandifer became a symbol of the gang problem in American inner cities, the failure of social safety nets, and the shortcomings of the juvenile justice system.
Robert Sandifer was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 12, 1983. Sandifer's mother, Lorina Sandifer, had over 30 arrests while prostituting, many of which were drug-related. Sandifer's father, Robert Akins, was absent throughout Sandifer's life due to incarceration for a felony gun charge. Sandifer was physically abused from the time he was an infant.
Before he was three years old, Sandifer was already known to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Physical examinations showed that Sandifer was alleged to have had cigarette burns on his arms and neck as well as linear bruising consistent with physical beatings. Lorina initially blamed the abuse on Sandifer's father, although she later recanted.
In 1986, Sandifer and his siblings were removed from his mother's home by DCFS and were sent to live with their grandmother in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago. His grandmother's residence contained as many as 19 children on some occasions. By most accounts, his grandmother's home was not much better than Sandifer's previous home.
Sandifer, by the age of eight, quit attending school and began to roam the streets stealing cars and breaking into houses. At the age of ten, Sandifer was arrested on charges of armed robbery. A psychological examiner at the time reported that "Robert is a child growing up without any encouragement and support," and that he "has a sense of failure that has infiltrated almost every aspect of his inner self."
In 1993, Sandifer and his siblings were removed from his grandmother's home and were sent to the Lawrence Hall DCFS shelter on Chicago's North Side, from which Sandifer ran away and never returned. From 1993 until his death, Sandifer's whereabouts and living arrangements remain unclear, although he continued to be arrested by the authorities.
On August 28, 1994, Sandifer was ordered to do a favor for his gang. He opened fire several times with a 9-millimeter semiautomatic pistol, striking several youths. Sandifer quickly fled the scene. Among his victims was a 14-year-old girl, Shavon Dean, who was fatally hit by a stray bullet.
After the shooting, the police were looking for Sandifer who was hiding with gang members in the neighborhood. On August 31, while standing on a neighbor's porch after asking to call his grandmother, Sandifer was met by brothers Cragg and Derrick Hardaway, ages 16 and 14, who were both members of the Black Disciples street gang. Sandifer was told he was being taken to a safe location out of town and ordered into a waiting car.
Instead, he was taken to a railroad underpass at East 108th Street and South Dauphin Avenue and told to get on his knees. While kneeling, Sandifer was shot twice in the back of the head by the Hardaway brothers. Sandifer's body was discovered by the Chicago Police Department in the early morning of September 1.
Around 400 people attended Sandifer's funeral, which was held at the Youth Center Church of God in Christ on Chicago's Northwest Side.
The Hardaway brothers were later convicted of Sandifer's murder. Derrick received a 45-year sentence and Cragg received a 60-year sentence. Derrick was released from prison in December 2016. Cragg was released from prison in December 2020.
And there it is... i could'nt wait for this one every since you told me about it in Chicago that day we went out there. Man this was a very respectful & touching video. Very sad all the way around. Rest in Peace Shavon, Barbara Harris & that little lost guy Yummy. Sad to see how lost some of our children are. Makes you wonder where humanity went so wrong. Happy someone like you came along & brought his memory alive again. God Bless you brother & stay safe!
Thanks Steve , wish we could have done this one together. It took me over a week to film this , those graves were not easy to find. I’m so glad I did tho. May they both rest in peace.
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Also the crazy thing is im editing one almost like it but different. You're really gonna dig this one.
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One of the saddest aspects of Yummy’s story is the fact that hundreds of people attended his funeral but not ONE person stood in the gap to save him from the streets when he was alive.
Yeah..where did all those people come from? I wonder if they were family and friends, or just gawkers
Yummy was a child that was failed by the ones that he thought he can trust.
I blame Billybob in Alabama. Why not, eh?
Your right. The system failed him in every way! This could have never happened with the proper intervention. We'd more than likely have two more people in this world!
Your 100% Right , I was thinking the same thing. The Community also let him down. ITS SAD THAT NO GROWN MAN STEP UP TO HELP HIM. NO Unity in the community 😕 😢 💔 😪 😞 😔.
I grew up as a Kid in Chicago, in another rough area (Cabrini-Green). I remember very well this entire "event". Local news covered it for months. Yummy didn't have a chance. The streets raised him. One of my brothers was a BD. I really feel sorry for Shavon's family too. I was 2 years older than Shavon (when this happened).
His casket was open and widely seen on many TV stations. Before I left Chicago, I lived in Roseland. Very very sad place for a kid to grow up (if they get a chance, as many don't). I was 9 years old, when I went to my first funeral, in Chicago. The funeral was for a 12 year old girl. Caught in Chicago's Gang violence. I was 7 years old and Men were trying to sleep with me, in Cabrini-Green.
I had an upbringing similar to Yummy. Group Homes are not always good. I was in many Homes (Foster and Group). There was a case where the Foster Parents abused and killed the foster kids. This was in the late 80s (when I was a Ward). I too stayed at Lawrence Hall. Too many Wards of the State there. It can be like a "low level" prison. Very "clique-ish" like Street Gangs. Fights all the time.
I'm on here today but I still have trauma. Counseling is like a band-aid. I'm scarred for life. I NEVER could commit in a relationship. NEVER had kids. I can say, my environment ruined me early on. I am grateful that I made it out and don't have ANY problems with the law.
I appreciate the upload!
Yet they couldn’t give him a grave marker? Thats shittty
My heart goes out to you. I’ve read many stories from survivors of CG.
@@Genuinelybeautiful1985 no pics no headstone, shows u about his family from beginning to the end
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Very Very 😢good for you
Surrounded by so many after his death, but noone there when he was alive. Smh
Rest in Peace to both of them! 🕊️🕊️
It’s always the case, but at the same time when you’re deep in the game, everybody’s telling us to stop but the truth is we don’t listen..
Scott, i hope this helps you a little.Yummy was only 11yrs old. not at the age of accountability, so his soul rest's with God. he's finally at peace. you are such a caring person, don;t ever change
Yummy didn’t have a chance from birth. His mom, dad, grandma etc etc everyone failed him. This story resonates across the world in every ghetto or hood. Two kids murdered & for what.. I’m a single dad raising my son alone & I didn’t have my dad just like Yummy. So many people fall through the cracks as kids & grow up hating themselves & the world. They look for love/acceptance & a lot of times a gang is the closest thing to family they’ll ever know 😢😢😢😢😢 thank you @Scott for telling these kid’s stories.
The tragedy is he should've had a chance as much as any other child. This is where so many are let down by ruthless people in power(who don't care and shouldn't be in power ) this has to change as this is all caused by greedy uncaring leaders. People with security and opportunities rarely end up this way and each and everyone of us deserve both.
@@nifflofair6685 Very true
I agree
They find that comfort, acceptance & love in either gangs like you stated or a substance(s). Regardless they stray to the streets..
@@nifflofair6685 true
This is a true tragedy. No one loved Yummy enough to have a photograph of him, other than a mug shot? That is mind boggling to me and it is so fundamentally sad, not even a gravestone for him. I do not condone his actions, but he was homeless from 8 years old and took the life of Shavon when aged only 11 years old. I feel desperately sorry for Shavon and her family lose a beloved daughter at 14 years old is truly terrible. Thank you for telling this story.
Yummy was a victim too. All around tragedy for both of those children. That boy’s family didn’t give a damn about him AT ALL and his grave still being unmarked after all these years reinforces that fact! Neglected and abused his whole short life. The grandmother sure put on a show for the cameras in 94, his mom and aunt were defensive and clearly couldn’t care less. His story has been altered and changed, some things added on or excluded so much since 1994. I’m glad you included the facts
In most cases like this, there is a huge funeral. Over 400 people in this one. And one thought always comes to my mind; where were all these people while he was alive and could've tried to make a difference?
Most of those people that wax at the funeral were ppl that bought their kids there to show them what gang life could do to them. Everybody there wasn't family
It takes a lot to make me cry, but this one brought tears. I had never heard of this case. Abuse is such a vicious cycle with deadly consequences at times. Thanks Scott. RIP Shavon and Yummy❤️🌄🌈🕊️
I hadn't heard of this case before Scott. What a painfully sad and tragic story. You told this child's story with honesty, respect and compassion. You have a gift for storytelling. Your style and presentation is flawless, riveting, and always touching. Thank you for giving the victims in your presentations dignity, a voice and respect. You have a big heart and it shines through...🌹❤🕊 .
Thank you so much ❤️
Your compassion for the story shines bright yet this is nothing but sad & beyond tragic on both sides. Poor Yummy at 11 still a baby & not seeming to matter to anyone. Not his mother, father & grandmother, not the System not law Enforcement, not the Judicial System, not DCCF & certainly not the Gang to which he thought he belonged. To his victim, at 14 just starting to find out who she was & gunned down, innocent & afraid. There are no words to express how any mother would feel having her daughter taken by violence.
Chicago all one can do is cry for the children who must live here seemingly forgotten by everyone. How did we get here & how do we get from here? How many young lives must be tossed away like trash? 💔💔💔
@@jamiejohnson3886 Beautifully stated. And so true. Your comment brought tears to my eyes. ♥️🔥🌹🙏😔🎯
There's a full length documentary on UA-cam about this story
As someone stated, there is a lot of information about him online. He even made the cover of Time Magazine. (Just saw it as I was typing 😌) So many people failed Yummy starting with his own mother/family. He didn’t have a chance starting from birth!! I also think he may have been sexually assaulted. That’s just IMO though. So sad.
I truly appreciate the fact that you tell these stories with such compassion and dignity. Thank you. Two children are dead, that is the tragedy. 💔
Thank you for sharing this story with us. Robert “Yummy” Sandifer had a complicated life. While it is difficult to hear & fathom what this child’s brief life was like & the crimes he committed, we can still be sympathetic towards him and his circumstances. Everyone repeatedly failed him. Tragically, Shavon Dean lost her life at another child’s hands. I deeply respect the effort and care you handled this story with and visiting their graves.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Nicky and of course thank you for watching 😊
The saddest part of the story is adults used these babies to commit crimes and then kill them or cause them to kill and simply ruin there lives . A complete failure by his family and the system to protect an innocent child from a horrible life . RIP Yummy
This is a sad one. He was so young and so much abuse. Neither one of these killings should have happened, both so young. RIP pretty flowers❤️
Great job Scott. Years ago, I was in the dentist office waiting for my appointment. I noticed the Time magazine with Yummy’s picture on the cover. I read the story. I remember how much it upset me. A lot of people failed Yummy. God Bless the little girl and Yummy.
I feel the same what you said. So sad for the innocent girl Shavon,but what Yummy went through in his short life is also very sad.Thank you Scott for telling this story. It's heartbreaking.May they both rest in peace 💞peace.
Scott, you brought tears to my eyes at the end when you put the cars on Yummy's grave. You showed him love he was missing as a child. Bless you. ❤️
What a tragic story all around. The fact that they didn’t even have a picture for him at his funeral just broke my heart. This kid had no chance in this world. Unfortunately so many more kids are living through this and it is just devastating. We👏need👏to👏do👏better👏. RIP to both kids.
now no headstone, some family
@@jessicamarshall7957 breaks my heart. ☹️
@@jessicamarshall7957 He still doesn't have a headstone? Sad.
That’s just heartbreaking and sad all the way round. He was let down by the system. Peer/gang pressure is rough. You do a very good job at being respectful.
Scott, I’m getting ready to graduate with a masters degree in forensic psychology. I enjoyed watching your take on this case. In my degree program, we’ve learned how broken the criminal justice really is. Especially for juveniles involved with child protective services. These social problems are multi factorial and multigenerational. In my own opinion, I feel that there’s much to done to improve these situations. A big thank you to you for bringing awareness to cases like Yummy’s. You are helping me and others who work with these populations.
Keep up the work ❤Let your heart lead you to these cases and you’ll understand it more. Blessings to you ❤
DCF worker u are correct How can we fix it. Where do we even begin. This is one reason every one quits so quickly. No one can help. We need the government to look at this!!
So proud of you congratulations
Is there anything we can do to help get him a headstone? I remember this case well. I'm from the Chicagoland area, but moved to Houston at 6. I visited home every summer and I had just left the city for Houston 2 days before Shavon's death. I had family living on the same block as her mom, so I knew her from playing with my cousins because she was their good friend. I'd seen Yummy around too. Always tattered, dirty and hungry all the time. Shavon and I are the same age (she was about 3-4 months older than me). I'm 42.
But both are victims to me. Shavon is Yummy's victim. But Yummy was failed from birth. He never had a chance! I can remember my aunt feeding him all the time. His grandmother had upwards of 20 kids living in her home at once! She couldn't keep an eye on him or keep him out of trouble. It was horrible!!! I feel for him just as much as Shavon. But it's definitely a sad situation all around.
I understand your feelings towards Yummy. But I have sympathy for him because I saw him. He was just a small kid, both literally and figuratively. He was pressured into the shooting that caused Shavon's death.
Thank you for leaving Yummy a car. He loved cars.♥️♥️♥️
Wow thank you Tennille for sharing your story ❤️
@@SCOTTONTAPE thank you for sharing Yummy's story. I totally understand your feelings about him. But I can still see him asking me for my Jay's HotStuff potato chips I was eating on the front steps of my aunt's house the last time I saw him. He was wearing a green Ninja Turtles t-shirt and jean shorts and raggedy tennis shoes from Payless. All too big and dirty. But he really was a sweet kid. He just didn't have guidance. I would always give him some money I had to go get an Italian Beef sandwich and a pop from the shop around the corner from my aunt's house. I was fortunate and raised middle class so I always had at least $10 in my pocket (which went a long way in the early 90s) and I was always taught by my mom to share it with my friends and those in need. I considered him both. He was almost like another little cousin because he was around my little cousins so much. They were the same age. But my cousins had their parents to teach them how to be a good person. Yummy really had no one. I'm not trying to condone anything he did. He was wrong for shooting Shavon! BUT...I understand the circumstances that led to it. He really was just looking for a family. And he'd latch on to the neighbors who showed him any attention. He was basically living in the neighborhood at friends houses the last year of his life. At 10-11 years old. Imagine being homeless and on your own for the most part at 10. He was just as much a victim as Shavon. I don't think he really understood what we did until Cragg took him off the porch and he and his brother took him into that tunnel.
Tennille did you know derrrick and Crigg hardaway ??? I see both ov them have been let out within the last few years ……. Derrick said in a tv interview that the leaders were the ones who ordered all that mess but obviously once Derrick n crag went to prison they were another crash dummy left ….. Tupac almost got himself killed earlier then he already did in 94 in Milwaukee did you hear about that tennile ??? pac got on stage n thought the black deciples were in the crowd n started screaming on them about yummy situation… but pac didn’t have a clue what he was talking about
@@Nille0212 wow thank you soooo much for that piece of his-story 🙏🏼. A VERY TRAGIC STORY for BOTH of the children!!
I was wondering the same thing about the headstone. I don't condone what he did but Yummy didn't have a chance from the beginning. It's no surprise he latched onto a gang as the "family" he never had. He deserves to at least have a headstone.
he killed my cousin we knew his family and we know what he's been through its very sad!. I hope that he at peace and that God keeps him and give him love that he's been looking for!
And hope your family also has found some peace with death of your beautiful cousin 🙏🏼 @Mrs. Kennedy Ken.
Strange, you are not showing any empathy for the victims and rage for what was done to them.
@@raynekimi2755 let’s not judge a family member because they don’t say what you think they should, that’s the only strange thing here.
@@alyciaesposito9013 That is your opinion Alycia. You are entitled to yours and I am entitled to mine. Murdering your own blood does not excuse what wickedness was carried out. In the book of Revelation says all murderers will be cast into the lake of fire.
@@raynekimi2755 The Bible also says this: Matthew 5:7 (from Jesus Christ’s Sermon on the Mount) “Judge ye not lest ye be judged.” and “Thou hypocrite, first cast the beam out of thine own eye; then shalt thou see clearly to cast the more out of thy brother’s eye.”
You see we will all stand and face judgement. That being said, God will NOT be taking polls or opinions on what you think another person did or should have done.
Also, the Bible quite clearly states that if a person (or a child such as 11 year old, baby Yummy) was never introduced to the Bible and salvation through Jesus Christ they will not have that judged against them.
I think it is a very strong testament to the power of forgiveness, and loving one’s neighbor (Jesus Christ’s Second Great Commandment after his resurrection) for Shavon’s cousin to be so non-judgmental, and acknowledge that Yummy was failed from birth.
So please read your Bible again. Try to really understand what it say. Maybe use a Concordance to help you understand it better.
Yes, you have a right to free speech and your opinion. Although, as the Christian you profess to be was that comment loving, kind or helpful in any way?
Hi Scott. I do remember this case.You showed great respect and grave concern in this video. Yummy didn’t stand a chance from day one. I was sad that he had nothing to mark him. I shed tears when you left the car and flag for him. He never had an ounce of love, probably no gifts, no hugs. Thank you for doing that for him. My thoughts also for Shavon and her family, this should never happen, both so young. Thanks again Scott. Peace😰😰.
Yummy Mother didn't care about him,Saw a video of her and the rest of her children.
@@willforeverpubg4235 how can I find that video of Yummys mom, any idea.
The saddest part is Yummy had been a victim all of his life. He was so young. And the young lady became his victim probably because Yummy was terrified not to carry it out. If you were in his place at the very same time, the very same place you may have stumbled too. This is heartbreaking. The child just wanted to love and be loved.
The saddest, sad thing is the culture and moms that have raised generations like this boy. And if you have eyes and ears you know it's just getting worse and more prevalent. Every other one is evolving and progressing and improving their station. Except for... That should be the story and the focus. Pretending something doesn't exist does not mean it doesn't. Crying and wringing hands about nonsense only helps facilitate the cultural rot.
She really wasn’t the victim some other gang member was…
At the end of the vid when you were saying "peace" the light from the sun was refracting through the lens.. I swear those are "nods" from heaven. They happen at the best times. You did well in telling their stories. I am heartbroken for the world & all the children that suffer because of it. Thank you for telling their story.
I’ve been a therapist that specializes in juveniles for over 20 years. A significant amount of inner city children are raised in cycles of violence and substance abuse that just perpetuates itsself from one generation to another. God bless these children because we are failing them….
Who's we???if these people would smarting up and get off the goverment tit and stop take the encouragement of leaving baby dady and having multiple kids.....the only people failing that community is that community itself....im sick of the taking the blame off them and shifting it where it don't belong......First thing they need to take accountability.....second stop falling for these scummy ass demorats welfare and free government assistance bribes and third get a fucking job,find a decent man TO STAY WITH,then have children and live your life.....I don't want to hear how it's everyone else's fault anymore and I don't want to see hands reached out like they are owed something anymore.....Its pathetic in 2023.....
Wow! His grave is unmarked. I'm so glad you did this! I always check on updates about his family and the other victim Shavon. This case has bothered me for many years since I heard about it about 12 years ago. I'm too conflicted because he took a life. Yummy did not stand a chance in this society. He should have been protected and comforted at home, but he was abused regularly. Where else could he turn at 11 years old? 11 years old? The system COMPLETELY failed him. HE NEVER STOOD A CHANCE with his mother or grandmother. There was no way he could get the necessary guidance with more than 20 kids in the house. Such a sad story.
You can definitely feel this one Scott. I learned of Yummy through 2pac who really felt his story deeply, may they both rest in peace and rest in peace to the young lady who lost her life as well. Best way I can rationalize it is: a baby took the life of a baby 😕 Sad video but thank you for making it. ✌️
Me too, thats how i found out about this story when he did an mtv interview and the pic of yummy was hanging in the back.
You know this story inspired pac to write the song young niggaz
Yea I remember that with pac and it was hard to watch even as a kid… I remember going to church and a ex gang member turned pastor talked about Yummy and how he could’ve been another yummy and people don’t realize being a minority in America especially black and living in the hood your not given a lot of opportunities for success and if people would stop acting blind to those FACTS we can start saving these kids lives!
@@C.kirk1287 You say especially black peoples go live on a Indian reservation because there is almost no opportunities there
@@C.kirk1287 that's you in your profile picture
Welcome to Chicago, Scott! I was a teenage HS kid on the far Southside, going to school not far from where all of this happened, and remember it like it was yesterday. Its still all very unfortunate and along with all of the many young lives that have been lost to violence in Chicago over the years.
As always, very well done and handled with an appropriate level of empathy and sympathy for the victims. We appreciate your work.
A tragic story, victims on both sides. It's such a damn shame that we keep losing our kids, youth, to gangs, random acts of violence, neglect, and abuse. Kids are never asked to be born into this world, but to have them abused, neglected, tossed away like yesterdays newspaper, abandoned, only for them to fall victim to gangs. As a former youth leader for my church, my heart goes out to both of these two kids. My thoughts and prayers go out to their families. Again, such a tragic story. Thanks Scott for shedding light on this story, and for telling it with such compassion, love and grace. Great job!!
I agree with you 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@@emmacrawford5525 Thank you for your kind words and agreement.
Yummy family had no pics of him and to boot no headstone wow
It is very tragic, but in my honest opinion, the culture, Gangster Hip Hop does not help at all, making it seem normal & glamorous to live this way.
Beautifully done Scott!!!! You told this difficult story with dignity and respect. I feel the same as you with the mixed emotions. They were both victims. Yummy's gang buddies were the only family he ever knew that looked after him and didn't beat him every day. He never had a chance in life since the day he was born and poor Shavon was an innocent victim. I do wish there was more in the video about Shavon's life. I think her story should be told as well.
Sad story. A full life ahead of him and cut short. Love how you spoke about this Scott. Your voice does justice for this video. You made it sound so deep with feeling. Always said you are amazing at these videos. This channel is definitely the right place to be
I do not understand why this child does not have a headstone?! What the heck??? You did an amazing job telling this story Scott ❤ Yummy was a product of a very broken system. Shavan was caught in the cross fire. Tragic all around
i was shocked at the same thing. So many people showed up for his funeral and no one could have suggested a pool to buy him a headstone? Were they all just gawkers?
It’s hard to say. It’s a complicated situation and im sure people had mixed feelings about it. I see things differently cause i’m a social worker who has worked with foster kids
@@BrendaR667 people took their kids to scare them from gang life
@@theoneandonlypussinboots1180 It's been nearly 30 years.
He was born into hate. No child should be treated the way he was. What a hug would’ve done for him.
😢🥺😩😫
Gotta say, the toy at the end was a class act. Well done Scott.
1st! I remember this tragedy. Tupac talked about it as well. I lived 10 minutes away from roseland where he was shot, it has gotten 100 x’s worse so be careful out there.
Couldn’t finish, too troubling. Thanks anyway Scott!
So sadly tragic - two young lives lost. I could tell that this story was difficult for you. Your voice is full of emotion. It was touching that you remembered both youngsters - the much loved innocent daughter and her murderer, the much abused child. Yummy didn't stand a chance with the adults who should have loved and cherished him. Those adult abusers are as guilty as Yummy. God love and bless them both. Thank you Scott for your very moving telling of this very tragic story. Linda
I feel both Yummy and Shavon are both victims! Yummy was discarded from the beginning of his life as unwanted trash. Poor Shavon got caught in the cross fire.
that’s why i’m like what does he mean “shavon is the victim” like this video pissed me off . he was 11 he was a fucking product of his environment 😐
@@222Nicole2 pissed me off too because he was still a baby too ! This is sad for everybody
@@DooleyDaKidd239 ty i thought i was the only one who felt that way ‼️ we live in a sick world stay safe and blessed💞
@@222Nicole2 yw and you stay safe and blessed as well 🙏🏿
@@222Nicole2 so sad that he was...no loved him. Love isn't automatic when we're born, it has to be learned. Yummy had no one to teach him what love is.
Scott! Oh my heart.. 💔 What a powerful story. I was holding up good. But, as a father. My heart broke at minute 27:22.. What a single, awesome loving gesture!! Rock on man. ✌️❤️
Such a sad story. To think he was killed by his own gang members because they feared he would be an informant to law enforcement 💔
Hi Scott Im from Chicago(Morgan Park area) born and raised I remember when this happened it was sad I watch ALL of ur videos thanks for what u do another good video would be the Ben Wilson tragedy our entire city was in tears thanks again ✌🏽
Your a very good storyteller Scott. In this particular case when you do see both sides you managed to draw the right amount of emotions to convey your story. One thing that reassures me with these situations maybe this will provoke someone to be a psychiatrist or something and do something worthwhile with there lives to save others. At least that's the world I wanna live in.
Love you man that’s perfectly said
@@SCOTTONTAPE how was the area?
Two best things that could have happened to me was to have a mother who worked and was never a substance abuser, and to be brought up going to church.
Hey Scott! I remember this story. Very sad that children are led astray like this. Thanks for covering this. I think its important for folks to understand how these things transpire and hopefully learn from it and do better.
Positive side ...Saw a story that a young kid started his Lawnmower own company..How inspired it is.
@@willforeverpubg4235 that's awesome!
Wrong place wrong time on all sides! So sad and thank you Scott for telling the story so it's not forgotten
a sad story, how this child turned out! thank you scott!! for giving your perspective on this story, love your kindness, you are a inspiration!! sweet guy!❤❤ RIP to the victim!❤❤
I remember this case living in Hammond, Indiana which is about 30 minutes from the 100’s (South side neighborhood) in Chicago. Hammond is a town where people from Chicago tend to run to hide from the police. While the police searched for Yummy are town was on a curfew fearing he will come to Hammond. I was 12yrs old and fear consumed us all. My mothers pastor officiated his funeral and could be seen speaking to the youth at his grave site back in the 90’s. I will never forget this story.
just got back from work, put on this vid.
Just brilliant. Love what you do.
Thanks for telling this kids story, pretty damn sad history for this youngster..R.I.P Robert
Such a sad story. Thank you for your compassion and the respect you have shown in telling this story. My heart goes out to such young lives lost. May they R.I.P🙏🙏
The lives of many children, no matter what color, are heartbreaking. No love, no hugs, no mental or physical embrace from anyone, family being the most important, the MOST vital.
Scott it comes down to 2 babies lost their lives. 1 was treated like crap. Shown no love, only pain. This boy was looking for a place to belong and lost his life trying to find a purpose. And a young girl innocent didn't deserve to die.
I heard about this case about a year ago. I was crying the whole time without the documentary. I did not know if I could watch this. You showed respect to both Yummy and shavon I am a mother of three and two are boys. My heart breaks for that baby. He did not stand a chance. Rest in peace Yummy. Rest in peace Shavon
We as a Society failed Yummy. He deserved flowers and a headstone too. Yummy is just one example of how we adults, the lawmakers and Society have failed our youth.
I appreciate your way you do all your stories and you always show the right respect to me about the situations of your stories hope you stay well
You did an amazing job bringing this story to light. It's heartbreaking. Two young lives wasted. I'm so glad you left a present for the young man. It's probably the only gift he was ever given. As tormented as his years of life were, it is my hope that he is now at peace. Thank you Scott.
I think yours is a very fair assessment, Scott. Thanks for all you do brother.
This is definitely a sad story for both! So many people failed Yummy! All it would’ve taken was one person to care about him…truly care about him! Everyone just turned a blind eye to him and for that reason two precious lives were lost!
Yes that right,But the Fake Family members was at his Funeral.But yall all failed him on so many level.
This was truly a tragedy all away around. First time I can honestly say I feel for both victim and perpetrator. Sad existence.
Thanks for sharing this story. We were the same age. As a child I remember hearing about Yummy but I didn't know any of the story or backstory. Sad all around.
No words.....feel just like you do. Thanks for remembering both.
Great job bro! I love your transparency.
Scott I must say I am overwhelmed by this story! Just in tears. I feel your voice in telling this most horrific event. Two separate young lives, gone. Now in heaven where everything is beautiful. Love is for everyone💕🙏💐
What a sad story. Thank you for telling his story, Scott. RIP...to Yummy....may you have found lots and lots of cookies in heaven.🍪🍪
That’s sad why they didn’t give him a headstone 🪦 🙏🏿
The system failed yummy. Just a tragic story. It happens more than people think. Great work Scott! Thanks for making October fun🤟
Have you seen the video where Tupac was doing an interview, mentioned about Yummy and the big picture of Yummy fell off the wall behind Tupac?
I have watched all docs about Yummy and this is a case that still brings me to tears, for both parties.
Can you name some. I’m interested
One life forgotten, another one cut short this whole story is just painful💔
My heart literally broke when I watched this story! Thank you for being so respectful when you share such touching and sad videos!
He was used as a pawn by older gang members very sad he had no one else to look up too he needs a headstone fr I remember when this was in the news
Hey Scott, You did a great job, Thanks Man, I remember Yummy Sandifer, Brings tears to my eyes
Wow. Just wow. I read about his story like 15+ years ago and it never left my brain. I'm grateful that you did this video! I hope someone will make a tv series about his life. I think it's worth highlighting the manipulation of children by some gangs
Love and light to Shavon's family. May they know peace.
Love and hope for Yummy's siblings that they lived long enough to escape to a better life.
I cannot imagine the Hell this child endured, left to survive like a stray dog on scraps and wherever he could find shelter from the weather. There was no village to help this boy, or dare I say the thousands like him who get run through the system and slip through the cracks.
I like the Matchbox car you left in Barbara's care. By all means, little kids should have access to toys, not access to guns.
Wow what a Beautiful Tribute 🕊️🙏🏾🕊️. God Bless You💜.
All these year and number of people who’ve made money off his story and no one could get him a headstone?!? 😮😢
My heart is hurting for those kid's 😔
That's so heartbreaking.😔 How could you kill a 11 years old boy?no photo No headstone? So so sad.😔 Rest in Peace Yummie and Chavane🙏🙏🕯️🕯️
Very well done Scott as always 👏🏽 👍🏽 👌🏽
I never knew that you could have an unmarked grave in a cemetery.
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I’m from Chicago . I kinda remember people talking about this story as I got older . I was a toddler when he died . But I do remember people were saying he was bad ! Definitely had bad influences around him . As a girl who has/had 13 uncles that were running the streets during those times .. Chicago has been bad ever since I can remember . Disobedient kids do not live their days out . Til this day you still have young gangstas like him roaming the streets in the chi . I remember looking out the window seeing a gang walk down the street . It was about 1 in the morning . I had to rub my eyes twice cause I saw a kid as young as 9 gangbanging with these grown ass men. Damn shame
You're the goat for this one . I stay down the street from where all this happened
Thank you so much and I love that area of Chicago some really beautiful houses
Thank you Scott for your sensitivity in relating this terribly tragic story. These stories need to be told as they stick a skewer into a society and wake up apathy. There are no winners here, only profound loss. Hopefully all those who perished are resting in peace. The toy car was a nice touch.
Awesome content as always
Poor kid. I guess the people who abused him can be indirectly blamed for the girl whom he in turn, had killed.
Sad story. Thanks for telling it so well. Another sad thing is an 11 year old black kid often gets tried as an adult.
TuPac shed a lot of light on his story I can’t believe he didn’t get a headstone but I’m sure it had something to do with his family… RIP to both those Babies, The Gang life isn’t as simple or dumb as people think, there are a lot of politics but just as anything else in the end all we have is our fragile lives and things just don’t seem that major when that life is ended… Great story Scott!!!
he got in the shootout at a concert in Chicago with the GDs because of it
@@jarrodcook449 You right, the was crazy, just about anyone that tries to paint Yummy in any kind of good light gets ran out the city, by the BD’s and the GD’s I’m thinking Yummy must have been part of an offshoot set or maybe got caught up in the split of the Mickey Cobra’s
Scott you hit it on the head ! I read about his story on UA-cam, before UA-cam had stories . He was a hit man ……so sad . So many stories about him . His family failed him but we have to blame his leading and way of life🤔No grave stone, no remembrance of, sad ! He was raised a certain way but too young to know better . His grandma loved him and he could do no wrong….
Probably 1000s of similar stories came out of Cabrini Green before it was torn down. My parents had cop friends who said cops wouldn't even go in there to chase bad guys because they were outgunned and it was too dangerous! This boy was failed by everyone, and stood with the only family he knew, his gang. Doesn't take away what he did!
I appreciate your stories and I have a 13 & 11 year old and I can’t imagine how an 11 year old can survive one day alone by himself and to think he was 8 and alone is extremely heartbreaking 💔
Very well said Scott. 👏 👏. I totally agree with you. Most people don’t look at it from all aspects like you did. I understand the grief and pain for Shavon but Yummy didn’t have any positive choices so it’s very easy to get caught up in that life. Salute to you Scott. I’ve known this entire story since 1994. Sad story all around. Blessing Scott. You are open minded and empathetic. R.I.P Shavon and Robert aka Yummy🙏🏽🙏🏽
Hi Scott, yeah, I'm from Chicago and remember this well. And, his mother did interviews pretending to be such a loving mother 👿
Yummy was also a victim of his so-called family (he was looking for a family).
2pac was so touched about the yummy sandifer story that he cursed out all the GDs and BDs gang members at a Milwaukee concert about them killing Yummy it was a big as brawl they shut the concert down Rip Yummy , 2pac , shavon
Scott, this is one of the saddest stories I have ever heard. I could hear the sadness and empathy in your voice. I lost it when you placed the hot wheels car on Barbara's grave for Yummy because she is "watching over Yummy". 😥😥Ty for bringing this story to us. It had to be very difficult for you to tell the story as it was for us to hear about it. RIP Yummy, Shavon. 😥😥🙏🙏
I remember this so clearly. I was pregnant with my daughters and delivered them a few weeks before Yummy's death. I will never forget him.
Wow, SCOTT! Nice work! ❤
I know his sister Lorina McGrew. She lives here in Louisville, Ky. You should get an interview with her if you are ever in town.
If you can help set that up that would be very appreciated. I’m going to be near Louisville early next week
@@SCOTTONTAPE ok! i'll reach out to her and let you know what she says.
I was able to reach her. She is actually working with someone now on a documentary so unfortunately she can't do any other interviews I guess because of their agreement. But feel free to reach her on facebook maybe she will change her mind.
thank you for leaving Yummy something!.
bless you scott, putting flowers on the victim's grave!!❤❤ bless you scott ✌out✌✌✌!!!
Absolutely heartbreaking. I love how you tell their stories without judgment and with complete respect. You have the best heart my friend. Thank you Scott❤️