Chris Poss is a lovely guy. The fact that they didnt want the death penalty because Sam didnt believe in it, is really gracious. And giving scholarships out for band every year to keep his memory alive is just incredibly kind and lovely. He obviously is still suffering greatly and im so sad for the family. I hope they can heal and experience joy and an easy life from here on out.
Well said. I’m grateful to Chris for sharing his thoughts. Clearly he raised a fine young man. Scholarships are impactful. May each recipient grow as a musician and pay it forward in a way that would make Sam proud. Music heals, music gives hope.
@@PiroKUSS The amount of information people are willing to share about themselves online due to having grown up entirely immersed in it has people confessing to all sorts of heinous things. Despite sharing every detail of themselves, they still believe they'll never be found. I just don't understand what happened to all those "online safety PSAs" that existed back when the internet was a new "scary" thing. The moment big corporations found money in selling data, all of that went out of the window.
@@ForeverLaxx yeah. Im just old enough to remember the internet isnt like real life. But i think people raised with internet since birth dont see it the same way, everything is just open.
@@breannathompson9094Everything is only open because people allow it to be that way. The younger generation is out here outing themselves for every mistake they will ever make.
@@teresathayn5170 I just watched a different video and a man ki**ed his wife, there were toys so they had children. I was just thinking how can a parent take a child’s parent knowing what irreparable harm that’s going to do to that child? Just as you’re all saying the pain is unimaginable, why would anyone do that to someone
I was tearing up together with the grandmother. She thought of him as a good young man, felt somehow responsible or remorse for things she could not have known. He definitely betrayed her trust. Poor woman :(
It made me cry the second he said that... Rest in peace Sam, you sounded like an amazing wonderful young man... I'm so sorry... you deserved so much better, but the impression your life made in the short time you spent on earth is truly amazing.. your friends and family are lovely people and I know you're looking down upon them ❤
Mental illness can be evil in regardless if it’s a labeled as mental illness, their ass should still be charged like any other person. Because we as humans still instinctively know right from wrong.
This a group of three kids if one had a mental illness he may have been encouraged by the group to participate. Either way they have to consider these things
@@KP-ki8ws there was 2 killers and I have extreme doubts that it was mental illness that made them want to kill somebody just to see how it feels. It’s not an illness cancer is an illness this is evil. It’s a choice.
- Why did y'all pick him? - Because it was easy...he was a nice guy and agreed to help me🤦🏻♀ Jeez, this case really broke my heart... such evil crazy people living among us. RIP Sam💔
I'm sorry Lindsay. There's nothing I can say to make you feel better but I wish there was. He didn't deserve what happened to him. Try to remember the goods times & I hope there were many Take gentle care of yourself
This case reminds me so much of my baby brother. He was killed by his two best friends, one was in the military. He was missing for days. The two friends and mother of one have since been arrested and sentenced. Justice hasn't been completely served yet as one person still walks free but their actions put into motion the murder, but we are waiting! Justice for Davidlee Stansbury.
@@jaimepepinbenner7252 thank you so much. it has been a long journey, my brother was the sweetest young man with so many hopes and dreams to achieve. My heart will forever be broken but i know he is watching a rooting us on.
@@simonbelmont84You can tell from his picture alone that hes definitely a funny and kind person. Ouuu i swearrrr you should put a picture up if you wanna get some big b*lls talking like that.
I am so thankful that Dakota's online friends did the right thing and called police turning him in. As a parent this gives me so much anxiety thinking about "friends" luring you by thinking you're just going to hang out...terrifying and this seems to happen more often. My heart breaks for his family.
For real. And not only "hang out" but he went over to manually help his friend with his game 😢 What a sweet, wholesome young man. Rest in Peace Sam, my prayers go out to his family and the people who loved him 😢❤
@@PiglipsMaximus It's easy to understand how one could find themselves there... Especially with the way the boys behaved afterward, just so outrageously _galling_ for them to pretend to care to the family's face while _gloating._ I think it would drive me mad, honestly.
Throughout my adolescent age till I went to college, I always was angry with my parents for being so cautious about my friends & control over my life. They never let me stay outside home after 10pm just to hangout and party. But they always explained me about their insecurities and fears. After watching few of your videos, I now understand the constant fear of losing me explained how they behaved.
I can't imagine how scared and desperate Sam must have been when he finally knew his "friends" lured him out just to kill him. What a senseless killing of a young man with so much life ahead of him and who was loved by so many. Rest in peace Sam 🙏🕊️
My story doesn’t compare at all, but something vaguely similar happened to me. I was invited out to a party with some acquaintances - I didn’t know them super well but had hung out with them and didn’t have any suspicions. We were driving around for a while, and then they acted like they got lost, and we ended up in this secluded park in my city… when all of a sudden they pulled me out of the car to savagely beat and rob me. I wound up in the hospital (had nose/facial fractures and had to get several staples in the back of my head)… but the whole time they were attacking me, I was just so shocked and surprised. It didn’t even really hurt as it was happening, because I was just so confused. I remember thinking “wait, they were planning this the whole time??? wtf??” over and over again. Obviously the dudes ended up getting caught and went to jail, but ever since then I’ve had PTSD and am unable to trust people. I’m definitely fortunate though because it could have been much worse.
@@severalwolvesI had somewhat of the same experience. Ended up driving around the valley late night after partying, all the sudden we get into a scrap with another car and they all went from being tough to freezing up, no one having my back. They saw me wyle out and I guess decided they changed their minds and took me home. The whole thing still confuses me cuz I didn't put the thing together until later. But they were younger than me the one was my girlfriends cousin. Bunch of cornballs
@@Newjerseyblowsgot one for you one night a girl texted me to hangout and so I go hangout and she takes me to this party and this dude and his friends jumped me with brass knuckles.
The fact that Dakota calls his ex girl friend and essentially brags that he's not going to be charged with murder and has a chance at a very short term only to get life in prison is so sweet after hearing such a disturbing story.
Yeah that’s one thing movies and tv shows have definitely done to help the courts. Idiots think they can just say they’re crazy and walk away with no consequences
@@cantedavis92those two "children" as you say were 18, and they didn't have to lose their lives, they chose to lose their lives... That is the difference. Sam didn't have a choice
This was not the story I was expecting when I clicked on this video honestly. I grew up and went to school with Dakota, always rebellious and blamed everyone and everything, but himself. I Never knew Sam, but I heard nothing but positive things about him. My condolences to his family, they shouldn’t have had to go through something like this.
@@KoolT I dont think it's "maybe psychotish" It's definitely psychotish, the way he felt absolutely no remorse when talking abt Sam really boiled my blood.
Sam's dad has clearly benefited from trauma therapy and grief counseling. He speaks as a perfect example of what "moving on" should look like. Especially when he talks about the world still being dark, but memories of Sam bring light. Heartbreaking story and as always, well told.
I am so proud of his friends on Discord who came forward and took the time to find out where this was happening. I am sure that took a lot of courage. Not being sure if it was true or not, they still contacted the police. Rest in peace, Sam! My prayers go out to his family and friends, and thank you for excellent work as always, EWU. ❤❤❤
So true! I imagine it was terrifying to come forward. What if it was fake? A possible life ruined. And if it was real? What are the chances they are next? Absolutely terrifying.
@@Xaraiwhat if it does? We'll never know. I myself also dont believe, but i accept the possibility of being wrong and wont tell someone to stop something that has no impact on me
@@tamonsterify I've been in a similar situation. I had to call the the mental crisis health hotline at University of Nebraska recently because of a random guy on Reddit making disturbing post. I live in New York for context. It was super weird and kind of scary. Ended up being serious enough that I was transferred to the police line. I had to send screenshots to a detective and give a formal statement. He was threatening to hurt others on campus and himself. Very disturbing post and comments he was making. It was fully public and he had his legal name and a profile photo of himself so it seemed like a cry for help. I decided to call because I would rather be safe than sorry. Hope the poor guy got help. His reddit account was deleted so I don't know what happened after I called.
I'm so sick of hearing that Bipolar is used as a Excuse for Murder. I have as well as many others have this, and have NEVER murdered anyone. I don't even have meds for it. I'm so sorry for Sam and his Family. They are all in my thoughts.
Well you must realise that people have more severe mentally illness than you do right? You are not the standard when it comes to mental health issues. Get a grip.
Yeah. Brandon and Dakota knew far too well in what they were doing was wrong, but chose to not to stop and think about the consequences that was gonna come for them if they do this.
Also on team bipolar/ no meds… I can’t do the side effects. Way more productive and happier being myself. I will say I do still go to therapy and had success learning CBT/DBT so by no means do I recommend dealing with this alone. Being able to look at yourself, identify reasons behind your emotions and adjust accordingly has been a career and social lifesaver. The meds made me feel like it’s just to make other people comfortable at the expense of making me a zombie. However, not everyone with bipolar is able to be self aware enough to be safe without. We aren’t bad, just predictably unpredictable. Most of us are just trying our best to get by in this world.
“It was a good dash” made me break down. I feel blessed to know just a little bit about Sam now. Thank you to his family for sharing how wonderful he was.
It really is a special sort of 'gut punch' that makes something already horrendous that much more vile. Opportunists with no empathy are absolutely terrifying.
I knew Sam. He was very sweet, charismatic, and considerate. Dakota actually lived right down the road from me. I heard Dakotas dad got harassed a lot after everyone found out that Dakota & Brandon had murdered Sam. He had to put “Private Property No Trespassing” signs on his front fence. Dakota had posts on Facebook saying he wanted to kill someone just to know what it feels like to kill. EWU did such a great job with this… Thank you for covering this ❤️ Rest in peace Sam. You didn’t deserve this.
> I heard Dakotas dad got harassed a lot after everyone found out Knowing the room temperature IQ brainlets that live there, I'm not surprised. I'm glad I got out.
Is this what's cool now? Lying about things you weren't a part of? What's the goal here? Whats the end game? Get free sympathy for something that isn't affecting you?
@@filmtheory783thing is you never know if he is being truthful, if it was true wouldn’t u want to watch a video on the case considering a culprit lived down the road from you? It’s not impossible that he’s being truthful
@@nexaentertainment2764 how do you know this is a lie... I realize you think the world doesn't go further than your city limits but this world is full of people. Sam's dad actually commented on this video... Are y'all gonna call him a liar too? And what kind of benefit is he gonna get from a comment? Lol Maybe you need validation from random strangers but not everyone does.
@@jaysardella7369 ??? We can feel for the grandmother too? She didn't do anything wrong and she feels guilt for not noticing anything sooner when he came around that night, even though Sam was already gone by that point. I'm sure it's very devastating and heartbreaking to learn someone you love and thought so highly of did something so awful. She probably felt a sense of betrayal. Learn some empathy.
This video is a great example of why I watch true crime. It’s not to be a voyeur of sick and twisted stories. Not only do I add to my arsenal of knowledge which some day could help myself, someone I love or even a stranger but I get a chance to learn about someone that is no longer here to speak for themselves. And I like to think that it might give the victim’s family and loved ones some kind of solace to know that strangers all over the world want to hear about the person they loss, that we care to know about their lives before tragedy. Like everyone that watched this, I feel immense sadness that the world lost Sam. Thanks to his father and friend for sharing so much and to EWU for the conscientious way they approach every story. I have a feeling Sam’s scholarship is going to have a great influx of donations.
@@13donstalos I guess for me, “voyeur” implies a different kind of gratification versus what we get from watching or studying the awful things that some humans can do to others. But I see your point and agree.
I almost cried hearing about Sam. Thank you for respecting Sam's wishes and even starting a scholarship fund in his name. Thats the sweetest thing you couldve done for him. You are such a strong and tight knit family.
I couldn't help but be disgusted. Imagine feeling sorry for yourself when some parents just had their child tortured to death by your "Grandbaby". She's crying about her psychotic murdering grandson and not the poor kid he tortured and murdered.
iThink she grieving for Sam's parents & grandparents with what theyre experiencing. She is matriarch of both those titles because of her grandson, and he took that away from Sam's.
She's crying because she feels betrayed by someone she loved and trusted. Someone she let into her home. She's crying because she probably feels responsible somehow even though she never saw any signs to indicate he was homicidal. She's crying because of what her grandson did, a family is experiencing the ultimate loss. She's crying for Sam, and his family, and her own family. It has occurred to you that humans are complex beings capable of feeling multiple emotions at one time, right? She can feel shame and guilt for her grandson taking someone so young and bright for no reason and feel sadness that she feels betrayed by Dakota, too. She's probably feeling a million different things at once.
His mother really said she thought he "outgrew" his bipolar disorder?? Wtf that shit doesnt just go away. And being bipolar also doesn't mean you will be violent.
Bipolar is a contributing factor though. 2 things can be true at once - 1. You are minimizing how Bipolar disorder can affect certain people. - 2. It's never just one thing. Let's say he is diagnosed as a clinical psychopath, now add Bipolar to the mix. That makes for a pretty nasty cocktail don't you think. But that's only keeping it simple and maybe obvious, mental illnesses cover a massive spectrum and all affect each individual differently, it's just how humans are. He may not even be a psychopath, it could be any number of things that mix badly with Bipolar disorder. I mean depression on it's own can add into just random life events and cause irrational decision making which is also clearly in play. Mental disorders don't need people like you defending them, they need proper attention for the people dealing with them, and better methods of detection so the extremes aren't a problem.
And young people are often misdiagnosed with bipolar. I can't kill a bug, literally. Vegetarian for 20 years, I was diagnosed at 12. Now they think it was wrong, adhd and anxiety, instead. But as someone who thought I was bipolar for years, thanks for adding most are NOT violent! A diagnosis like that can effect self esteem.
I knew someone who thought their kid 'outgrew' diabetes, so stopped treating it. Shockingly they started having a lot of diabetic-like symptoms right around the same time, but she was adamant that was unrelated
I want to thank Sam’s dad for doing the interview. As heartbreaking as it was, I’m glad to have learned more about Sam as a person. God Bless you sir, I’m so sorry for your loss ❤
I’m so sad for the loss of Sam and I feel so much for his dad. You can tell by the energy you get from his dad what a good person he is- I know Sam would have done great things. It’s just heartbreaking. So much love to the Poss family ❤
When his dad talks about Sam not believing in the death penalty, it goes to show he really understood the value of life. If only the other boys had valued life the way Sam did, he'd still be alive. A good soul taken far too soon. Rest in peace Sam x
Hearing how the dad had to give up his work in IT because the sight of ethernet cables basically gave him PTSD episodes... that is one of the most heartbreaking things I have ever heard.
Thank you. I am lucky to be working as a software tester for a music app now. So I can work from home, and they understand if I have days where I can't get much done.
Sam's dad has entered the chat! Lol I'm really glad he was able to read these kind words from strangers on here. I've had to restart this 3 times because I keep getting lost in the comments 😂
@@evahc7506 that may have been why Sam was singled out because he had his head on straight and knew where he was headed in life and the other 2 couldn’t stand that
"It was a good dash" What a simple yet eloquent way to describe the human experience. I send nothing but good vibes towards the father and family of Sam.
Young killers off to jail the murder is Sam is wrong the killer off to jail for his life no first kiss no driving a car no freedom bi polar people know right from wrong those two killers are no loose to our world
…what? At first I was gonna cut you slack because it appears English isn’t your first language. But your name isn’t foreign at all. You can probably type your native language more coherently than that….
@@Kirsten-c6t it’s possible they have a neurological issue, you have no idea what people are going through. That’s what you thought to comment on in this story, really? Go read the top comment from Sam’s dad, I think you need to hear it.
@@Kirsten-c6t are u serious? You don't know why they may have been typing that way. Not everyone can be as perfect as you Jessica. What the hell is wrong with you?
So sad. I love that his mom uses the "dash" in her daily thoughts. I have a dash tattoo, but mine is to remind me of the life I have been given and how short it is (I was orphaned at a very young age). Most people don't understand the dash, so it's nice to hear it comforts others as well.
My nephew was lured by a girl in his friend group to go to her house. Once there his friend of 15 years attacked, then tortured him for 10 hours until he was dead. There were 2 kids ages 6 and 8 i believe, the were there. They then placed him in a crawl space and covered him in cement. Our family reported him missing but cops barely blinked even w much evidence, like his vehicle found off a cliff wo him in it. Finally a few months later, when the girl was drunk, she told her friend about it. She told us on his missing page on fb. He should be going to his trial early this year. She made a plea to testify against him. We understand all to well this heartache. My condolences to the familyn😢🙏🏻🙏🏻
Wow! That’s truly awful. I can’t imagine the amount of similar crimes there are out there. You really can’t trust people. Especially when it comes to women trying to have you come over to “hang out.” It can all be a set up to have you murdered. Rip to your nephew. I hope you and your family get justice and find peace.
Oh gah. He said “it was easy. He was such a nice guy.” Why can’t they ever go for the evil ones? This poor kid. Ugh my heart BREAKS for his family. Imagine how he felt thinking he was gonna go hang out with friends and then to realize what was happening. Just horrible. This poor kid. Makes me want to cry for him and his family.
I think Sam wouldn’t agree with that sentiment at all. The “Why can’t they go after the evil ones,” bit. He didn’t believe in killing anyone, “evil” or not.
@@neoreloadedbro that supposed to bother me or something, noob? You and the other person who agrees with you, who both have no content, bio, playlists, and 0 / 4 subs, despite being on UA-cam for almost a decade, have the empathy and intelligence of a duck.
I was friends with Sam’s brother Logan, and my boyfriend at the time was a longtime friend. I remember us sitting with Logan in his front yard while friends, family, and the community searched the area for Sam. It was so heartbreaking to find out what happened to him, and I’m glad the kids that senselessly took his life are behind bars for life. I only met Sam once or twice as kids, but from what I’ve heard from others he was one of the nicest people you’d ever meet.
Man, this case is surreal. I can't imagine what Sam felt then, but just picture this - a friend asks you come over to help them with something important, it's late at night but he's your friend so you reluctantly agree. After getting in the car the next thing you feel is a getting strangled and stabbed and you know you can't do nothing about it. "Is this how it ends? Getting killed by a depressive psychopath, someone I trusted?"
Can i just say, the bit where the officer tells dakota 'theyre extremely distraught, and you would be when you have kids' is a great way of offering hope in a very subtle way. By saying this he's making Dakota think that even with what hes done, he may still have a chance at a normal life. RIP sam anyway
Also the officer asking "did you kill Sam by yourself?" at the perfect time Is genius as Dakota says "no" but really he's saying 'yes, I killed him' such a good question, it's a lot easier to say no while being interrogated, I bet.
The dad is so nice for doing what he can to stand up for his son's beliefs. As an IT girl the moment I heard he was strangled with an ethernet and how ubiquitous they are in that line of work broke my heart. I hope the Poss family are doing well as they can, they can at least rest assured that we all know about their son and what a great kid he was. ❤
It's obvious Sam had what the other two didn't & that is, Sam was surrounded by decent & caring people, his parents for starters, his friend who included Sam's name in his own son's name & also the online friend that reported those two monsters, to police (you're a true hero imo, potentially preventing them from destroying anymore lives!) I think that scholarship fund is such a thoughtful & considerate idea. What a beautiful way to keep Sam's memory alive.🕊 God bless 🤍
The other two seemed surrounded by good people too. The difference is that they entertained the evil within themselves until it consumed them, while the victim entertained the good.
@@vivacristorey4363 I'm from the town this took place in and I've had close family members tell me that Dakota's father had been arrested many years back for a home invasion in which he SA'd an elderly woman so there's definitely some rot at the root of that tree.
The video really doesn't go into upbringing, though, so we can't say Dakota and/or Brandon didn't have ppl who loved them. Dakota's mom, grandmom, and stepdad reacted how you'd expect normal, loving family members to react. It made me sad to see grandmom breaking down trying to make sense of everything. I don't think this case is about "a kid with a bad family kills a kid with a good family"
I went to the same high school as Brandon. My cousin was friends with him and I used to have lunch with Bradley (the kid Brandon confessed to, who I never even knew played a part in the investigation) in my freshman year, so this is pretty wild to see covered. One crazy thing unrelated to this case about Dakota's upbringing that I've had close family members tell me is that Dakota's father had been arrested many years back for a home invasion in which he SA'd an elderly woman, which along with Dakota's diagnosed mental problems was surely a contributing factor in his life playing out in the unfortunate way it did. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, I guess. Even though I never knew Sam, I can tell he was very special to the people who knew him and I'm very thankful his family at least got closure with knowing his fate. Many thanks to EWU for covering this and keeping Sam's memory alive. ♥
This is absolutely heart breaking. Sam's graduation photo seems to reveal a lot about his personality. He looks so sweet, and as was mentioned, witty and clever. My sister was murdered by strangulation. My heart goes out to Sam's family and friends as they learn to navigate through this pain. Those other two monsters are heartless. Enjoy your new life locked up forever.
This is the saddest episode of these because the level pain and love of Sams father can be felt. What a wonderful father. Sam had a better life than most kids ever will, short as it was. He had great parents and already knew love family forgiveness talent fun school friends …many things. Bless Sam. My sons name too
I went to school with the victim. I didn't know him well but you just knew he was kind, had the sweetest eyes and smile. Crime like that doesn't happen here in Perry, GA like that. It shook us all.
@@sugarsore he said "victim" and im guessing he knew who it was about from the thumbnail since it happened where he lives and the news must of covered it and shown the killers.
True crime is not about the crime itself, it's more about the memories of the victims, families and relatives, this channel is my comfort zone to keep me focused while designing or editing and this video hit totally different, thank you for raising the voice of the families and friends, I know their lives would never be the same without Sam, but it's not who dies that goes but who is forgotten and I know he will never be forgotten. Transforming something so horrible into a message of opportunity and forgiveness is beyond anything I have seen in any other video on this and many other channels.
@@DedRucktheDuck Well, obviously true crime needs a criminal to create the scenography so people like us can study and create some perspective to evolve as humans, but I mean that true crime should be more than horrorize people for the crime itself, it should humanize the victim and bring the voices of the families to us, so we can empathize and remember them more than the crazy mf that did the crime. A lot of people will remember lots of serial killers but forgets about the victims.
@@amywalker3647as a former fuck up who’s grandma was my saving grace, it broke me as well to hear that woman cry over her grandsons mistake. She probably wonders what she could have done differently 😢
I went to high school with Sam and Brandon. I only spoke with Sam once or twice during lunch period because we had mutual friends, and he was so kind. After that he would smile at me every time we passed in the hallway. When this tragedy happened the entire community was devastated. I had spoke with Brandon once because we had a mutual friend. He was so shy and meek, a little odd. I couldn’t believe this type of depraved individual was underneath. Rest in peace Sam. You deserved better.
@@Nightpixxie I was confused about that too. I assumed maybe Brandon was sent to our local alternative school at some point because I had classes with Bradley too and they were on the same bus. The one time I spoke with Brandon between classes was in 2015 when they both attended Perry High. I guess it sounds far fetched that someone who was in high school here saw the video?? but I’ve been waiting for a bigger channel to cover Sams case and I was so shocked when I saw brandon’s face on my recommended. I ~could~ prove it but I like my youtube account to remain anonymous.
@@JRoc-vs7ez I understand there’s weirdos out there but I wouldn’t make up a lie for the comment section of a youtube video. I’m from Perry and was at perry high school when all of this happened. It’s a tragedy. I had friends in the band program and for their next concert everyone wore mismatched socks in honor of sam (who always had mismatched socks). Sam was deeply loved at perry high.
"It was a good dash" What an unbelievably powerful statement. Here's a guy who has more reason than nearly anyone to lose all hope in humanity and shut down. We can all learn from and be inspired by the grace he continues to carry. Thank you Sir.
Sorry to bother you i missed that statement in the video i think. But I saw more people in the comments talking about it. English/American is not my native language so i don't really know what "dash" means? It could be a dashboard or a dash like running? Can you tell me please?
@@joostelffers1728the dad mentions how in the tombstone it reads 1998-2016, which details the lifespan of the person. Dash is -, so he’s saying his son had a good life/was a good person.
Sam's dad seems like a really cool guy. I have no doubt that he raised a wonderful son with an equally kind and gracious spirit. I hope that he and others who loved Sam are healing and doing okay.
I went to school at was friends with both of those boys at one point. I saw the signs from Dakota, though. I stopped speaking to him in middle school. Sam never deserved any of that. Rip to a sweet soul.
@@milotic2173 killing animals, talking about killing people, he started telling me about violent se*ual things he wanted to do to me. I just stopped talking to him, we were really good friends at one point as well.
Wow u knew these dudes. Dakota is truly crazy but sane...you met sam ha? I feel bad for sams parents but God has a plan for us all. Just got me like wow that u knew dakota
Red flags as soon as he said, "I picked him up" but didn't drop him off? When it was that late and he didn't have shoes. Idk how the cops didn't find that suspicious.
Imagine losing a loved one because someone “wanted to know what it felt like to kill someone.”😢 To Sam’s family and friends, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I hope and pray over time you will find some healing. 🙏🏼❤️
I would love for you to cover the case of Brian Varela from Washington state. He allowed an ODing woman to just die instead of calling for help, SAd her, and then bragged to his friends. He’s also currently OUT of prison if you can believe that. This case has stuck with me since hearing of it years ago, and I want people to hear the story. I want more reach for the POS so that anyone who comes into contact with him, knows who he is. RIP Alyssa Noceda
Meh, yea it's pretty cruel. Not earth shattering though. She was going to die anyways, no? Lots of od's don't get called for help. That's due to the people there will get drug possession and paraphernalia charges. At minimum. They could probably end up with 10 other charges too, just for trying to save a life. I've seen it. A guy I know got robbed while oding , took his bank card /wallet and drugs . Used card at atm. Got a county jail sentence. The law has no sympathy for addicts . You know that before you even try your first substance though. Plus , the risks of death that come from some classes of drugs
Idk what the legislature intended with those sentencing guidelines or the DA was thinking when making a plea agreement but, that whole process stinks to high heaven! Bless Alyssa’s family, sending them all the peace and positivity! #brianvarelasucks
@@kenw2225she was 18, did a little liquid THC and snorted a pill that ended up being laced with fentanyl, dude ra-ped her, not even being sure if she was alive when he did and then hung out with the body a few days, bragging to his friends, sending texts of her semi-nude, I mean come on, he deserves more than three years! He got a plea deal as a first offender 😑
Sam's dad shows one of the reasons why his son was a wonderful young man. Thank you, sir, for sharing this and most of all for making something good come out of it.
“Sam is also memorized through a charity set up by his family. Each year they collect donations for a scholarship that funds two students’ marching band dues.” I’m straight up sobbing. I could tell everyone very much loved and cared for him. His family knew that Sam would’ve loved providing help for those with fees that most families can’t afford. I can tell you right now that band fees get really expensive. It’s an honor what his family does for him and others around. He’s loved, and he is cherished, not just by his family but by the families that Sam’s family has helped in the wake of his death.
The kid on the bus spoke with, ( what i feel) was speeking with some true and genuinely honest genuinity! Props to that kid and the people who raised him🎉🎉
As soon as I see that EWU posted a video I’m stopping whatever else I was watching and starting this. You can’t beat it. The investigation, the interviews, the interrogation videos, the NARRATOR!!! He’s the BEST! Please don’t ever lose him lol!! Y’all are amazing.
Thank you so much for giving the victim's family/friends a platform to share his memory and speak. That's something so important to victims that often gets lost in the shuffle of our justice system. It was great to hear them talk about his memory and help keep it alive. If this is something you guys can keep doing, please do, because it's something that is extremely impactful to the victims, and helps add a touching human element to otherwise tragic stories.
Yeah this series always says everything points to guilt. If the guy had been relaxed and didn't ask questions I'm sure the voice over would say "an innocent person would try to find out more information"
Wow. His dad clearly loved him so much. They really honored him in many ways with his passing. It's devastating that his dad could no longer even do his job because of the trauma of what happened to his son and his family. Absolutely heinous crime and the fact that they picked him BECAUSE he was such a nice guy is among the worst things I've heard from all of these true crime stories...
This is exactly why I stopped being so selfless with people I don't know, they try to take advantage me and act creepy towards me. Not everyone has good intentions 🤮
The US is a weird and dangerous place where distrust is the only way of survival. Such a terrible place to live in if you ask me. We also have murders going on overhere, but not in the same amount and the same style as you guys have. Truly dangerous country.
Exactly sad but true. I was simply chosen to be abducted along with another teen girl we both 18 & 19. A complete male stranger in his 40s abducted us a week apart. I was pumping gas on a very empty non busy holiday weekend night. U just never know who's watching u or plotting. Gotta stay aware.
This is my absolute worst nightmare. My son just started his first job, and this is something I will share with him. To be careful who you trust, and trust your gut about people. My prayers for this family. The fact that they thought about how their son would have wanted things to turn out, is inspiring. An eye for an eye leaves everyone blind. Showing humanity to a person who killed your son in cold blood, shows emense strength. ❤
On some bigger man type shit... Shit that should be recognized... cause some people think "You just got did wrong and you won't retaliate? Fight for Death Penalty, eye for eye"
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I have a daughter who has such a big beautiful heart. It’s so sad that we have to worry about them more when they are good people. I can never even begin to imagine what you went through. The fact that you still encourage kindness shows me your son shared much of your traits 🖤 Rest Easy beautiful Soul
Sam Poss seemed like such a kind and caring friend. I felt it from looking at his smile in the picture they show of him here, and in the way he was willing to go over to his "friend's" house to help him out. what an angel. RIP Sam.
I hear it more and more in these interviews, "I just wanted to see what it would be like", that excuse makes me sick. Plus the guy is calling people saying he's coming home because he planned it, strangled his friend, helped clean it up and hide his body, but I didn’t STAB him so I'm not a murderer, Ijust assaulted him. Omg, I'm really angry, and I feel so bad for his family.
The way EWU presents and takes an in-depth approach to each of these cases lets us walk through with knowledge and perspective I haven’t had with other channels. Thank you. ❤
Knowledge?? They are here making money from bad situations, it's not knowledge, just immorality............ licensed counsellor? Government stooge is more fitting. Behavioural science? No such thing ! EWU are just con merchants. Using public videos for their gain.......... yeah, Murica....🤣🤣🤦♂️
Poor Sam. I admire that he was a kind young man who would help anyone at any time. Unfortunately, that kindness got him mixed up with two very disturbed individuals and he lost his life as a result. R.I.P.
Having no prior knowledge of this case, I'm glad my first exposure to this story was through EWU. Their videos are always so genuine, respectful & informative in addition to being very thoroughly researched, well written, edited & produced. Instead of "shock value", these videos gear viewers more toward awareness, prevention, education & guidance. This is our unfortunate reality. While some cases are just unavoidable & unforeseeable, our best defense against the rest is awareness & attentiveness. Thanks EWU!
I'm so sad that this happened. I do have much respect for the boys who came forward and informed the police what they knew. They had a conscious and were not only not impressed with the sickening fact, but were also disturbed and shocked that someone could do this. They and their families should be proud of them. As a parent who has lost a son, I know the devastation which changes your life forever. I lost my son 4 months before Sam was taken ❤ RIP Sam
I live in the area and this story was completely devastating!!! it literally shook everyone! we get crime all the time in the area but nothing like this. I still remember when this hit our local news. Thank y’all so much for covering this story! it is truly heartbreaking and still to this day is one of the most chilling crimes that Perry Ga has ever seen.
@@bassemhassan6616 yeah he might of,truth is we just don't know,but anyone that just decides to kill someone for no reason has got to be some type of psycho
I feel really bad for Sam’s folks. As someone who also lost a kid (not murder), it’s something so horrible that nothing I can think of compares. This is on an another level with how gruesome it was. How children come to the conclusion to do this is lost on me.
I couldn't imagine losing either of my sons, and in this way. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, and the scholarship fund keeps Sam alive and honors him in the greatest way. He will always be alive in memory and will still be able to help kids beyond his life with the scholarship program his family started. This is heartbreaking.
This is one of the saddest true crime videos I’ve ever seen. When the dad said the thing bout the death penalty and honoring his sons memory that broke my heart. To add purpose to the senselessness such wise words. I hope he rests in peace. And the family is able to heal from this tragedy. Just remember that your son would want you to do that. The more you live and honor him the more he smiles down from heaven onto you
This is why I’m glad that these killers can’t keep a secret. If they hadn’t said anything, they could’ve gotten away with this which I’m so glad that they did not, but just remember that people if you’re looking to do evil rarely rarely stays hidden for long.
I went to the same school as Sam and never knew him personally as he graduated after me, but you can easily tell how much of a kind soul he was! It breaks my heart to see good people like that get taken advantage of by evil monsters like Brandon and Dakota. RIP ❤
Had a few classes with Brandon Warren as well. Hardly ever talked to him, he mostly just kept to himself, and only spoke when spoken to. Would never have guessed he’d be capable of something like this as he seemed polite and friendly in the few brief exchanges I had with him. All I can say now is I’m glad he won’t be able to harm anyone else.
rest in peace sam. i can’t believe i got to meet him before his unfortunate passing, he was such a beautiful and kind soul. such a emotional but great watch. ❤
BRUH if your kid is diagnosed with bipolar disorder at freaking 10 they’re not growing out of that. Bipolar disorder is typically life long and isn’t diagnosed until adulthood. If a kid is serious enough to be diagnosed they… will struggle for life.
Yeah I felt anger towards the mom for her negligence. I get the ignorance surrounding mental health but letting a 15 yr old get off BPD meds is SO FUCKING IRRESPONSIBLE! WTF?! She instantly shouldve gone to the doctor and talk about the situation. Like think about it, even if he had no negative side effects, you can’t just let them stop their meds just like that!
I guess we need more education amongst regular people about mental illnesses, because clearly there are some that you can't just "outgrow" or which can magically dissappear, especially bipolar and schizophrenia. It can only go into remisson which is hardly achievable and risky slippable without any medication
^ my meds work for me so no it’s really not that they make people aggressive, a lot of people feel like they’re “better” now bc of the meds, but they don’t realize it is the meds helping, and stop taking them abruptly. I’ve never been violent even unmedicated, drunk, or high on fentanyl, even when being hit & pushed, choked by my ex who also had bipolar but mine was misdiagnosed then, had me on antidepressants which is horrible for bipolar, it didn’t make me violent, act out on angry thoughts, lose my self control, the mental & physical trauma I’ve experienced hasn’t turned me evil, everything i did that enhances the symptoms of bipolar didn’t do that. my environment growing up was verbal abuse, violence, SA, so it’s not bc i just didn’t grow up in a bad place or have horrible experiences, so rly there’s no excuse or reason for bipolar to even be mentioned other than getting off ur meds without dr advice or supervision could cause a spiral
ewu is seriously killing it, this is beyond any other tier of true crime on youtube and dare i say it even streaming services/movies/shows. it provides an unbiased view on recent cases, and handles them so appropriately
To think Sams poor Father went through so much. Gave me chills when Sams father spoke about losing his job/career due to his sons wag of death. That is so intense. RIP Sam Thanks again y’all for another great educational video
To think Sam went there to help someone is even more heartbreaking 💔. Love & sympathy sent from West Australia to Sam’s beautiful family & friends in the USA 🫶🌹❤️
I watch a lot of EWU stories on here but this one touched me. I have 3 kids. The thought of losing my precious son for no absolute reason is heart breaking. I can’t imagine the pain that Sam’s family experienced and the picture of him in his cap and gown just killed me. 😟 God bless them. 😢
The fact that you can tell the type of people Sam’s family members are is so powerful. You can’t hear a shred of hatred in the dad’s voice for the boys that took his son. Absolutely a better man than they could ever hope or dream to be in 1,000,000 years. He even honored his son by not pushing the death penalty. They are truly good people
Sam and his family seem like such amazing people. I'm glad that they can think of Sam fondly and are giving other kids a chance to do what Sam loved. I'm also glad those two monsters will be spending the rest of their lives behind bars, in my opinion that's worse than the death penalty.
As a parent myself I can't imagine the hurt and pain Chris felt/feels! The fact that this senseless murder even happened! And yet, he still had compassion for the disgusting murders and asked to not seek the death penalty, because of how amazingly kind Sam was he knew he wouldnt want that. Chris, I am so sorry for your loss and your family's! You seem like an amazing dad and human, its easy to see Sam was a great person as well! This case truly breaks my heart!!!
When I read Sam's dads comment. It made me realize how I have become so desensitzed. Just another wicked crime. I forgot the real people who suffer the way Sam did, the way his dad & the rest of Sam's family suffer everyday. His dad & loved ones are so caring & kind. Godbless you all ❤🏴
Chris Poss is a lovely guy. The fact that they didnt want the death penalty because Sam didnt believe in it, is really gracious. And giving scholarships out for band every year to keep his memory alive is just incredibly kind and lovely. He obviously is still suffering greatly and im so sad for the family. I hope they can heal and experience joy and an easy life from here on out.
Well said. I’m grateful to Chris for sharing his thoughts. Clearly he raised a fine young man.
Scholarships are impactful. May each recipient grow as a musician and pay it forward in a way that would make Sam proud. Music heals, music gives hope.
Aww thanks!
I would bet my house his opinion on that changed as his buddies choked the life out of him.
When a relative of mine is killed in such a way, trust me, you won't see me on camera at all...
@@danpineda4447 that’s nice. Any reason you brought that up?
Bless the long distant friend for being open with those chats. He even got the "why" out of him.
He was lucky to have gotten any answers, and it was all because he didn't live close
@@PiroKUSS The amount of information people are willing to share about themselves online due to having grown up entirely immersed in it has people confessing to all sorts of heinous things. Despite sharing every detail of themselves, they still believe they'll never be found. I just don't understand what happened to all those "online safety PSAs" that existed back when the internet was a new "scary" thing. The moment big corporations found money in selling data, all of that went out of the window.
They flew him to Perry to speak at the trial. He is a very good young man.
@@ForeverLaxx yeah. Im just old enough to remember the internet isnt like real life. But i think people raised with internet since birth dont see it the same way, everything is just open.
@@breannathompson9094Everything is only open because people allow it to be that way. The younger generation is out here outing themselves for every mistake they will ever make.
hearing sams dad speak absolutely broke my heart :( i hope life is treating him well i can’t imagine the pain of losing a kid.
Sam's Dad is an impressive man.
@@sallywillis1448seriously, i admire his strength
Yea, not gonna lie, when he spoke it brought a tear to my eye. Hope he knows he's doing his son proud.
Made me cry too. I can't imagine Sam's parents pain!!
@@teresathayn5170 I just watched a different video and a man ki**ed his wife, there were toys so they had children. I was just thinking how can a parent take a child’s parent knowing what irreparable harm that’s going to do to that child? Just as you’re all saying the pain is unimaginable, why would anyone do that to someone
I was tearing up together with the grandmother. She thought of him as a good young man, felt somehow responsible or remorse for things she could not have known. He definitely betrayed her trust. Poor woman :(
It was clear she felt guilty, as if it were her fault for what Dakota did. It absolutely broke my heart seeing how much she blamed herself.
Yea and that detective couldn't have sounded more apathetic if she tried. Really pissed me off tbh. Terrible interrogator
friend giving his son middle name Samuel is what finally broke me to tears 😭it's so sweet.
R.I.P. Sam
It made me cry the second he said that... Rest in peace Sam, you sounded like an amazing wonderful young man... I'm so sorry... you deserved so much better, but the impression your life made in the short time you spent on earth is truly amazing.. your friends and family are lovely people and I know you're looking down upon them ❤
Sam deserves better, these friends are so loyal. Rest in Peace, Sam.
Teenage parents. What is wrong with this world
This happened in 2016. It’s been 8 years.
soft ass
I’m so sick of people using mental illnesses as an excuse for their evil behavior.
People who are "ill" doesn't really make excuses, kind of ironical.
Mental illness can be evil in regardless if it’s a labeled as mental illness, their ass should still be charged like any other person. Because we as humans still instinctively know right from wrong.
This a group of three kids if one had a mental illness he may have been encouraged by the group to participate. Either way they have to consider these things
@@KP-ki8ws there was 2 killers and I have extreme doubts that it was mental illness that made them want to kill somebody just to see how it feels. It’s not an illness cancer is an illness this is evil. It’s a choice.
Yeah fake aholes
- Why did y'all pick him?
- Because it was easy...he was a nice guy and agreed to help me🤦🏻♀
Jeez, this case really broke my heart... such evil crazy people living among us. RIP Sam💔
Shit like this is why I never feel bad abt being an asshole and will always encourage loved ones to do the same lmao
@@katec708?
@@SG16-61 ?
@@GOLD_FEVERaint no one talkin to u stfu
@@katec708😅Hope it’s working out for you.
Sam was a friend of mine growing up. Just the sweetest, meekest soul ever. I remember that time. It was so sad. Rest easy Sam.
I'm so sorry Lindsay. may he rest in peace
I'm sorry Lindsay. There's nothing I can say to make you feel better but I wish there was. He didn't deserve what happened to him. Try to remember the goods times & I hope there were many
Take gentle care of yourself
Sorry he was taken from you and the world ❤
I’m so so sorry, he didn’t deserve this may he rest in peace 🤍
My condolences ❤
This case reminds me so much of my baby brother. He was killed by his two best friends, one was in the military. He was missing for days. The two friends and mother of one have since been arrested and sentenced. Justice hasn't been completely served yet as one person still walks free but their actions put into motion the murder, but we are waiting! Justice for Davidlee Stansbury.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I’m so so sorry for your loss
@@jaimepepinbenner7252 thank you so much. it has been a long journey, my brother was the sweetest young man with so many hopes and dreams to achieve. My heart will forever be broken but i know he is watching a rooting us on.
@@coll4455 thank you so much. It means alot to me.
Just curious how you mean about the person still walking free but they put into motion the murder?
To hear Sam’s dad speak of him you can tell how loved and respected he was and still is. Such brutality on such a loving, kind soul. 😢
@simonbelmont84 did we just watch the same video? Everyone in the video said Sam was the biggest sweetheart.
@@simonbelmont84elaborate please?
@@DevilxhornedGoddessdudes just a sorry troll.
@simonbelmont84 you're defo an incel in his mommas basement. Bet you've got a manifesto and everything
@@simonbelmont84You can tell from his picture alone that hes definitely a funny and kind person. Ouuu i swearrrr you should put a picture up if you wanna get some big b*lls talking like that.
I am so thankful that Dakota's online friends did the right thing and called police turning him in. As a parent this gives me so much anxiety thinking about "friends" luring you by thinking you're just going to hang out...terrifying and this seems to happen more often. My heart breaks for his family.
For real. And not only "hang out" but he went over to manually help his friend with his game 😢 What a sweet, wholesome young man. Rest in Peace Sam, my prayers go out to his family and the people who loved him 😢❤
It makes me wonder if something like this happened to me, would i become a psycho hellbent on revenge?
@@PiglipsMaximus no u would b ded
@@PiglipsMaximus It's easy to understand how one could find themselves there... Especially with the way the boys behaved afterward, just so outrageously _galling_ for them to pretend to care to the family's face while _gloating._ I think it would drive me mad, honestly.
I teach my kids to have friends but literally do not trust anybody. It's scary to know their "friends" could do this. RIP Sam💔
Throughout my adolescent age till I went to college, I always was angry with my parents for being so cautious about my friends & control over my life. They never let me stay outside home after 10pm just to hangout and party. But they always explained me about their insecurities and fears. After watching few of your videos, I now understand the constant fear of losing me explained how they behaved.
We never realize how much WE were loved, until we love our own children and grandchildren intensely, immensely, with our very hearts and souls.
I can't imagine how scared and desperate Sam must have been when he finally knew his "friends" lured him out just to kill him. What a senseless killing of a young man with so much life ahead of him and who was loved by so many. Rest in peace Sam 🙏🕊️
This is my biggest fear that people will do my child.
My story doesn’t compare at all, but something vaguely similar happened to me. I was invited out to a party with some acquaintances - I didn’t know them super well but had hung out with them and didn’t have any suspicions. We were driving around for a while, and then they acted like they got lost, and we ended up in this secluded park in my city… when all of a sudden they pulled me out of the car to savagely beat and rob me. I wound up in the hospital (had nose/facial fractures and had to get several staples in the back of my head)… but the whole time they were attacking me, I was just so shocked and surprised. It didn’t even really hurt as it was happening, because I was just so confused. I remember thinking “wait, they were planning this the whole time??? wtf??” over and over again.
Obviously the dudes ended up getting caught and went to jail, but ever since then I’ve had PTSD and am unable to trust people. I’m definitely fortunate though because it could have been much worse.
Thinking of you
@@severalwolvesI had somewhat of the same experience. Ended up driving around the valley late night after partying, all the sudden we get into a scrap with another car and they all went from being tough to freezing up, no one having my back. They saw me wyle out and I guess decided they changed their minds and took me home. The whole thing still confuses me cuz I didn't put the thing together until later. But they were younger than me the one was my girlfriends cousin. Bunch of cornballs
@@Newjerseyblowsgot one for you one night a girl texted me to hangout and so I go hangout and she takes me to this party and this dude and his friends jumped me with brass knuckles.
The fact that Dakota calls his ex girl friend and essentially brags that he's not going to be charged with murder and has a chance at a very short term only to get life in prison is so sweet after hearing such a disturbing story.
I want to agree because this is awful, but I also can't because this is awful. How many children had to lose their lives is sickening
Yeah that’s one thing movies and tv shows have definitely done to help the courts. Idiots think they can just say they’re crazy and walk away with no consequences
@@OldJabbaJaws Right. Even adults think tv and movies are real. In reality, it’s very rarely that murderers are sent to looney bins.
how’s it sweet??
@@cantedavis92those two "children" as you say were 18, and they didn't have to lose their lives, they chose to lose their lives... That is the difference. Sam didn't have a choice
This was not the story I was expecting when I clicked on this video honestly. I grew up and went to school with Dakota, always rebellious and blamed everyone and everything, but himself. I Never knew Sam, but I heard nothing but positive things about him. My condolences to his family, they shouldn’t have had to go through something like this.
I agree! I live in Warner Robins when I clicked on the video I was completely stunned!
Narcissistic behavior maybe psychopath
@@Sweet_Tee_Mamaomg this happend in WR? in Georgia
@@KoolT I dont think it's "maybe psychotish" It's definitely psychotish, the way he felt absolutely no remorse when talking abt Sam really boiled my blood.
@@st4rdyyThe context is not about the murder… it’s about him blaming everything on everyone else and not taking responsibility..
Sam's dad has clearly benefited from trauma therapy and grief counseling. He speaks as a perfect example of what "moving on" should look like. Especially when he talks about the world still being dark, but memories of Sam bring light. Heartbreaking story and as always, well told.
I am so proud of his friends on Discord who came forward and took the time to find out where this was happening. I am sure that took a lot of courage. Not being sure if it was true or not, they still contacted the police. Rest in peace, Sam! My prayers go out to his family and friends, and thank you for excellent work as always, EWU. ❤❤❤
So true! I imagine it was terrifying to come forward. What if it was fake? A possible life ruined. And if it was real? What are the chances they are next? Absolutely terrifying.
prayers do nothing, try being human and donate, or offer actual help
@@Xarai Some people can't afford to donate even $1.00. Offering prayers is the best they can do, and likely is well received by the Poss family.
@@Xaraiwhat if it does? We'll never know. I myself also dont believe, but i accept the possibility of being wrong and wont tell someone to stop something that has no impact on me
@@tamonsterify I've been in a similar situation. I had to call the the mental crisis health hotline at University of Nebraska recently because of a random guy on Reddit making disturbing post. I live in New York for context. It was super weird and kind of scary. Ended up being serious enough that I was transferred to the police line. I had to send screenshots to a detective and give a formal statement. He was threatening to hurt others on campus and himself. Very disturbing post and comments he was making. It was fully public and he had his legal name and a profile photo of himself so it seemed like a cry for help. I decided to call because I would rather be safe than sorry. Hope the poor guy got help. His reddit account was deleted so I don't know what happened after I called.
I'm so sick of hearing that Bipolar is used as a Excuse for Murder.
I have as well as many others have this, and have NEVER murdered anyone. I don't even have meds for it.
I'm so sorry for Sam and his Family. They are all in my thoughts.
Well you must realise that people have more severe mentally illness than you do right? You are not the standard when it comes to mental health issues. Get a grip.
He’s probably a psychopath (ASPD).
Either a comorbid psychopathy or a blown diagnosis. Diagnosing is more about making treatment billable than about actually understanding the problem.
Yeah. Brandon and Dakota knew far too well in what they were doing was wrong, but chose to not to stop and think about the consequences that was gonna come for them if they do this.
Also on team bipolar/ no meds… I can’t do the side effects. Way more productive and happier being myself. I will say I do still go to therapy and had success learning CBT/DBT so by no means do I recommend dealing with this alone. Being able to look at yourself, identify reasons behind your emotions and adjust accordingly has been a career and social lifesaver. The meds made me feel like it’s just to make other people comfortable at the expense of making me a zombie. However, not everyone with bipolar is able to be self aware enough to be safe without. We aren’t bad, just predictably unpredictable. Most of us are just trying our best to get by in this world.
“It was a good dash” made me break down. I feel blessed to know just a little bit about Sam now. Thank you to his family for sharing how wonderful he was.
Yeah that hit me too 🥲
i burst into tears when he said they chose Sam because he was a nice guy. that seriously struck me
It really is a special sort of 'gut punch' that makes something already horrendous that much more vile. Opportunists with no empathy are absolutely terrifying.
How can you cry that easily lol? 😂
@@EvaLasta brother a child was murdered
@@yugdails its fine hes a sigma and sigmas dont cry and have to be edgy all the time
I knew Sam. He was very sweet, charismatic, and considerate. Dakota actually lived right down the road from me. I heard Dakotas dad got harassed a lot after everyone found out that Dakota & Brandon had murdered Sam. He had to put “Private Property No Trespassing” signs on his front fence. Dakota had posts on Facebook saying he wanted to kill someone just to know what it feels like to kill.
EWU did such a great job with this… Thank you for covering this ❤️
Rest in peace Sam. You didn’t deserve this.
> I heard Dakotas dad got harassed a lot after everyone found out
Knowing the room temperature IQ brainlets that live there, I'm not surprised. I'm glad I got out.
😢😢@@jamesharris4208
Is this what's cool now? Lying about things you weren't a part of? What's the goal here? Whats the end game? Get free sympathy for something that isn't affecting you?
@@filmtheory783thing is you never know if he is being truthful, if it was true wouldn’t u want to watch a video on the case considering a culprit lived down the road from you? It’s not impossible that he’s being truthful
@@nexaentertainment2764 how do you know this is a lie... I realize you think the world doesn't go further than your city limits but this world is full of people.
Sam's dad actually commented on this video... Are y'all gonna call him a liar too?
And what kind of benefit is he gonna get from a comment? Lol
Maybe you need validation from random strangers but not everyone does.
I feel so sorry for the grandmother. You can tell she thought the world of him and was crushed by his heinous actions.
Naaa the only people we can be sorry for is Sam and his family RIP Sam
@@jaysardella7369 ??? We can feel for the grandmother too? She didn't do anything wrong and she feels guilt for not noticing anything sooner when he came around that night, even though Sam was already gone by that point. I'm sure it's very devastating and heartbreaking to learn someone you love and thought so highly of did something so awful. She probably felt a sense of betrayal. Learn some empathy.
@@lunaesca😢😢😢😢❤ i definitely agree ma'am 🙏🏾❤🤞🏾 god bless you and yours 💗🙏🏾
Nah, those kids shd of gotten captial punishment @@lunaesca
@@wokeamerica142 We're talking about the grandmother here ...
This video is a great example of why I watch true crime. It’s not to be a voyeur of sick and twisted stories. Not only do I add to my arsenal of knowledge which some day could help myself, someone I love or even a stranger but I get a chance to learn about someone that is no longer here to speak for themselves. And I like to think that it might give the victim’s family and loved ones some kind of solace to know that strangers all over the world want to hear about the person they loss, that we care to know about their lives before tragedy.
Like everyone that watched this, I feel immense sadness that the world lost Sam. Thanks to his father and friend for sharing so much and to EWU for the conscientious way they approach every story. I have a feeling Sam’s scholarship is going to have a great influx of donations.
Being a voyeur of sick and twisted stories is a nice bonus though
@@13donstalos I guess for me, “voyeur” implies a different kind of gratification versus what we get from watching or studying the awful things that some humans can do to others. But I see your point and agree.
Well said!
Yes! I will never forget about Sam ❤ 😭
Exactly. I only want to protect myself and my family against creeps.
I almost cried hearing about Sam. Thank you for respecting Sam's wishes and even starting a scholarship fund in his name. Thats the sweetest thing you couldve done for him. You are such a strong and tight knit family.
Sam’s dad/parents seem incredibly sweet, I’m sorry they have to deal with such a senseless act of evil.
Seeing grandma's disappointment, worry, guilt and concern for her grandson's heinous actions broke my heart. 💔
I couldn't help but be disgusted. Imagine feeling sorry for yourself when some parents just had their child tortured to death by your "Grandbaby". She's crying about her psychotic murdering grandson and not the poor kid he tortured and murdered.
iThink she grieving for Sam's parents & grandparents with what theyre experiencing. She is matriarch of both those titles because of her grandson, and he took that away from Sam's.
She's crying because she feels betrayed by someone she loved and trusted. Someone she let into her home. She's crying because she probably feels responsible somehow even though she never saw any signs to indicate he was homicidal. She's crying because of what her grandson did, a family is experiencing the ultimate loss. She's crying for Sam, and his family, and her own family. It has occurred to you that humans are complex beings capable of feeling multiple emotions at one time, right? She can feel shame and guilt for her grandson taking someone so young and bright for no reason and feel sadness that she feels betrayed by Dakota, too. She's probably feeling a million different things at once.
@@countissentertainment9051 EXACTLY!!! Thank you. ❤
@@maybeitsyou1317you can’t begin to know what she was going through.
His mother really said she thought he "outgrew" his bipolar disorder?? Wtf that shit doesnt just go away. And being bipolar also doesn't mean you will be violent.
The mum appears brain-dead. Thinks she raised an angel
And it's really uncommon to be diagnosed that young!
Bipolar is a contributing factor though.
2 things can be true at once - 1. You are minimizing how Bipolar disorder can affect certain people. - 2. It's never just one thing.
Let's say he is diagnosed as a clinical psychopath, now add Bipolar to the mix. That makes for a pretty nasty cocktail don't you think. But that's only keeping it simple and maybe obvious, mental illnesses cover a massive spectrum and all affect each individual differently, it's just how humans are. He may not even be a psychopath, it could be any number of things that mix badly with Bipolar disorder. I mean depression on it's own can add into just random life events and cause irrational decision making which is also clearly in play.
Mental disorders don't need people like you defending them, they need proper attention for the people dealing with them, and better methods of detection so the extremes aren't a problem.
And young people are often misdiagnosed with bipolar. I can't kill a bug, literally. Vegetarian for 20 years, I was diagnosed at 12. Now they think it was wrong, adhd and anxiety, instead. But as someone who thought I was bipolar for years, thanks for adding most are NOT violent! A diagnosis like that can effect self esteem.
I knew someone who thought their kid 'outgrew' diabetes, so stopped treating it. Shockingly they started having a lot of diabetic-like symptoms right around the same time, but she was adamant that was unrelated
I want to thank Sam’s dad for doing the interview. As heartbreaking as it was, I’m glad to have learned more about Sam as a person. God Bless you sir, I’m so sorry for your loss ❤
I’m so sad for the loss of Sam and I feel so much for his dad. You can tell by the energy you get from his dad what a good person he is- I know Sam would have done great things. It’s just heartbreaking. So much love to the Poss family ❤
When his dad talks about Sam not believing in the death penalty, it goes to show he really understood the value of life. If only the other boys had valued life the way Sam did, he'd still be alive. A good soul taken far too soon. Rest in peace Sam x
Hearing how the dad had to give up his work in IT because the sight of ethernet cables basically gave him PTSD episodes... that is one of the most heartbreaking things I have ever heard.
Thank you. I am lucky to be working as a software tester for a music app now. So I can work from home, and they understand if I have days where I can't get much done.
Sam's dad has entered the chat! Lol
I'm really glad he was able to read these kind words from strangers on here. I've had to restart this 3 times because I keep getting lost in the comments 😂
@@evahc7506 that may have been why Sam was singled out because he had his head on straight and knew where he was headed in life and the other 2 couldn’t stand that
"It was a good dash" What a simple yet eloquent way to describe the human experience. I send nothing but good vibes towards the father and family of Sam.
Sincere condolences to Sam's family. A gross, senseless waste of a young life. I hope his Dad can find a path through the grief.
Young killers off to jail the murder is Sam is wrong the killer off to jail for his life no first kiss no driving a car no freedom bi polar people know right from wrong those two killers are no loose to our world
…what? At first I was gonna cut you slack because it appears English isn’t your first language. But your name isn’t foreign at all. You can probably type your native language more coherently than that….
What the hell are you trying to communicate? That makes no sense. Youre a nutcase.@@joannewilson1483
@@Kirsten-c6t it’s possible they have a neurological issue, you have no idea what people are going through. That’s what you thought to comment on in this story, really? Go read the top comment from Sam’s dad, I think you need to hear it.
@@Kirsten-c6t are u serious? You don't know why they may have been typing that way. Not everyone can be as perfect as you Jessica. What the hell is wrong with you?
So sad. I love that his mom uses the "dash" in her daily thoughts. I have a dash tattoo, but mine is to remind me of the life I have been given and how short it is (I was orphaned at a very young age). Most people don't understand the dash, so it's nice to hear it comforts others as well.
I went to school with Sam. He was a great kid! We were in band together and he was super quiet and sweet... Rest in peace to a great guy..
My nephew was lured by a girl in his friend group to go to her house. Once there his friend of 15 years attacked, then tortured him for 10 hours until he was dead. There were 2 kids ages 6 and 8 i believe, the were there. They then placed him in a crawl space and covered him in cement. Our family reported him missing but cops barely blinked even w much evidence, like his vehicle found off a cliff wo him in it. Finally a few months later, when the girl was drunk, she told her friend about it. She told us on his missing page on fb. He should be going to his trial early this year. She made a plea to testify against him. We understand all to well this heartache. My condolences to the familyn😢🙏🏻🙏🏻
Wow! That’s truly awful. I can’t imagine the amount of similar crimes there are out there. You really can’t trust people. Especially when it comes to women trying to have you come over to “hang out.”
It can all be a set up to have you murdered.
Rip to your nephew. I hope you and your family get justice and find peace.
Damn that's sad
Omg I’m so sorry thats awful😢😢❤
I really hope justice is served. ❤
Im so sorry for your loss. This is absolutely devastating:( i hope justice is served and that you find closure 🩷🩷
Oh gah. He said “it was easy. He was such a nice guy.” Why can’t they ever go for the evil ones? This poor kid. Ugh my heart BREAKS for his family. Imagine how he felt thinking he was gonna go hang out with friends and then to realize what was happening. Just horrible. This poor kid. Makes me want to cry for him and his family.
I feel you
I think Sam wouldn’t agree with that sentiment at all. The “Why can’t they go after the evil ones,” bit. He didn’t believe in killing anyone, “evil” or not.
@@nightshadegatitoI know he didn’t that’s why he was a better person than I am, and it breaks my heart even more
@@neoreloadedbro that supposed to bother me or something, noob? You and the other person who agrees with you, who both have no content, bio, playlists, and 0 / 4 subs, despite being on UA-cam for almost a decade, have the empathy and intelligence of a duck.
@@neoreloadedbro@robert5697 I doubt anyone would consider you a man, much less an ideal man . Little boys
I was friends with Sam’s brother Logan, and my boyfriend at the time was a longtime friend. I remember us sitting with Logan in his front yard while friends, family, and the community searched the area for Sam. It was so heartbreaking to find out what happened to him, and I’m glad the kids that senselessly took his life are behind bars for life. I only met Sam once or twice as kids, but from what I’ve heard from others he was one of the nicest people you’d ever meet.
@@measlesplease1266 I'm sorry no one cherishes you as much as people cherished Sam
@@measlesplease1266what's your problem?
@@measlesplease1266bro wtf
Man, this case is surreal. I can't imagine what Sam felt then, but just picture this - a friend asks you come over to help them with something important, it's late at night but he's your friend so you reluctantly agree. After getting in the car the next thing you feel is a getting strangled and stabbed and you know you can't do nothing about it. "Is this how it ends? Getting killed by a depressive psychopath, someone I trusted?"
The ultimate betrayal, I cannot imagine the true horror poor Sam experienced.. truly horrible stuff
Man that’s gotta be the scariest and most horrifying thing. The kid just wanted to help his friend and they killed him.
Stay strapped
this is literature
Sad thing is, by this video, it sounds like Sam didn't 'reluctantly' agree and might've been happy to do so.
Can i just say, the bit where the officer tells dakota 'theyre extremely distraught, and you would be when you have kids' is a great way of offering hope in a very subtle way.
By saying this he's making Dakota think that even with what hes done, he may still have a chance at a normal life.
RIP sam anyway
Should teach them not to populate this already cruel world.
Also the officer asking "did you kill Sam by yourself?" at the perfect time Is genius as Dakota says "no" but really he's saying 'yes, I killed him' such a good question, it's a lot easier to say no while being interrogated, I bet.
The dad is so nice for doing what he can to stand up for his son's beliefs. As an IT girl the moment I heard he was strangled with an ethernet and how ubiquitous they are in that line of work broke my heart. I hope the Poss family are doing well as they can, they can at least rest assured that we all know about their son and what a great kid he was. ❤
It's obvious Sam had what the other two didn't & that is, Sam was surrounded by decent & caring people, his parents for starters, his friend who included Sam's name in his own son's name & also the online friend that reported those two monsters, to police (you're a true hero imo, potentially preventing them from destroying anymore lives!) I think that scholarship fund is such a thoughtful & considerate idea. What a beautiful way to keep Sam's memory alive.🕊 God bless 🤍
The other two seemed surrounded by good people too. The difference is that they entertained the evil within themselves until it consumed them, while the victim entertained the good.
You have a really nice channel.
@@vivacristorey4363 I'm from the town this took place in and I've had close family members tell me that Dakota's father had been arrested many years back for a home invasion in which he SA'd an elderly woman so there's definitely some rot at the root of that tree.
The video really doesn't go into upbringing, though, so we can't say Dakota and/or Brandon didn't have ppl who loved them. Dakota's mom, grandmom, and stepdad reacted how you'd expect normal, loving family members to react. It made me sad to see grandmom breaking down trying to make sense of everything. I don't think this case is about "a kid with a bad family kills a kid with a good family"
God bless ?? If he exist he felt that happen
I went to the same high school as Brandon. My cousin was friends with him and I used to have lunch with Bradley (the kid Brandon confessed to, who I never even knew played a part in the investigation) in my freshman year, so this is pretty wild to see covered. One crazy thing unrelated to this case about Dakota's upbringing that I've had close family members tell me is that Dakota's father had been arrested many years back for a home invasion in which he SA'd an elderly woman, which along with Dakota's diagnosed mental problems was surely a contributing factor in his life playing out in the unfortunate way it did. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, I guess. Even though I never knew Sam, I can tell he was very special to the people who knew him and I'm very thankful his family at least got closure with knowing his fate. Many thanks to EWU for covering this and keeping Sam's memory alive. ♥
That just proves his dad was a nasty piece of work
I womder why brandon would do that. What was he like in school?
One, two, three, four, everyone do the dinosaur 🦕
I thought they mentioned he was the "stepdad"?
This is absolutely heart breaking. Sam's graduation photo seems to reveal a lot about his personality. He looks so sweet, and as was mentioned, witty and clever. My sister was murdered by strangulation. My heart goes out to Sam's family and friends as they learn to navigate through this pain. Those other two monsters are heartless. Enjoy your new life locked up forever.
I'm so so sorry about your sister. I have a sister, too. My heart is with you
Nobody cares
@@letssmileatstrangers507how bro felt when typing that: 😎
@@letssmileatstrangers507ur so edgy and cool dude
@@baldmista1907 Nah. Just saying the comment section isn’t your therapist. So many people don’t seem to get that
This is the saddest episode of these because the level pain and love of Sams father can be felt. What a wonderful father. Sam had a better life than most kids ever will, short as it was. He had great parents and already knew love family forgiveness talent fun school friends …many things. Bless Sam. My sons name too
"It was a good dash". What a beautiful and pure sentiment.
agreed. that part got me,.
I can’t wait to get to this part. I’ve seen multiple people saying this but have no clue what it means.
I went to school with the victim. I didn't know him well but you just knew he was kind, had the sweetest eyes and smile. Crime like that doesn't happen here in Perry, GA like that. It shook us all.
I got chills when I saw the thumbnail. Thank you for putting this out there. I haven't even watched it yet. One of my favorite true crime channels.
@@jasmineogden4495 i went to school with him too
Crime like this does happen everywhere even in perry. It all comes down to if the person is caught or not. More people get away than get caught.
@@jasmineogden4495So you knew the killer? Being that he's the one in the thumbnail, I mean.
@@sugarsore he said "victim" and im guessing he knew who it was about from the thumbnail since it happened where he lives and the news must of covered it and shown the killers.
True crime is not about the crime itself, it's more about the memories of the victims, families and relatives, this channel is my comfort zone to keep me focused while designing or editing and this video hit totally different, thank you for raising the voice of the families and friends, I know their lives would never be the same without Sam, but it's not who dies that goes but who is forgotten and I know he will never be forgotten. Transforming something so horrible into a message of opportunity and forgiveness is beyond anything I have seen in any other video on this and many other channels.
true crime is definitely about the crime itself also even if it does include testimony
I agree. Annie Elise: '10 to Life' is also a very good true crime channel where she honours the victims and survivors.
Well said. 😢
@@DedRucktheDuck Well, obviously true crime needs a criminal to create the scenography so people like us can study and create some perspective to evolve as humans, but I mean that true crime should be more than horrorize people for the crime itself, it should humanize the victim and bring the voices of the families to us, so we can empathize and remember them more than the crazy mf that did the crime. A lot of people will remember lots of serial killers but forgets about the victims.
True crime is not about the crime....riiight.
how sam's dad described it was so true, "senseless." i can't even imagine what that family has had to go through. rest in peace sam
that poor grandmother how sweet and innocent she sounds 💔🥺
Right that boy broke his grandma's heart 😢
@@kxd13flowthat was excruciating to hear her break down. 😢
@@kxd13flow Grandma had more than a broken heart that was the end of her world most likely hearing about all he did
@@ethanritter9090 Without a doubt…
@@amywalker3647as a former fuck up who’s grandma was my saving grace, it broke me as well to hear that woman cry over her grandsons mistake. She probably wonders what she could have done differently 😢
I went to high school with Sam and Brandon. I only spoke with Sam once or twice during lunch period because we had mutual friends, and he was so kind. After that he would smile at me every time we passed in the hallway. When this tragedy happened the entire community was devastated. I had spoke with Brandon once because we had a mutual friend. He was so shy and meek, a little odd. I couldn’t believe this type of depraved individual was underneath. Rest in peace Sam. You deserved better.
Yeah right
But didn’t they go to different schools ???
@@Nightpixxie exactly. These people just want attention for whatever weird reason
@@Nightpixxie I was confused about that too. I assumed maybe Brandon was sent to our local alternative school at some point because I had classes with Bradley too and they were on the same bus. The one time I spoke with Brandon between classes was in 2015 when they both attended Perry High. I guess it sounds far fetched that someone who was in high school here saw the video?? but I’ve been waiting for a bigger channel to cover Sams case and I was so shocked when I saw brandon’s face on my recommended. I ~could~ prove it but I like my youtube account to remain anonymous.
@@JRoc-vs7ez I understand there’s weirdos out there but I wouldn’t make up a lie for the comment section of a youtube video. I’m from Perry and was at perry high school when all of this happened. It’s a tragedy. I had friends in the band program and for their next concert everyone wore mismatched socks in honor of sam (who always had mismatched socks). Sam was deeply loved at perry high.
"It was a good dash"
What an unbelievably powerful statement. Here's a guy who has more reason than nearly anyone to lose all hope in humanity and shut down. We can all learn from and be inspired by the grace he continues to carry.
Thank you Sir.
Sorry to bother you i missed that statement in the video i think. But I saw more people in the comments talking about it. English/American is not my native language so i don't really know what "dash" means? It could be a dashboard or a dash like running? Can you tell me please?
@@joostelffers1728the dad mentions how in the tombstone it reads 1998-2016, which details the lifespan of the person. Dash is -, so he’s saying his son had a good life/was a good person.
@@JuanAndresG01 ah that explains it! Thank you so much for taking the time to help me out 🙏
Sam's dad seems like a really cool guy. I have no doubt that he raised a wonderful son with an equally kind and gracious spirit. I hope that he and others who loved Sam are healing and doing okay.
I went to school at was friends with both of those boys at one point. I saw the signs from Dakota, though. I stopped speaking to him in middle school. Sam never deserved any of that. Rip to a sweet soul.
What signs did you see
@@milotic2173 killing animals, talking about killing people, he started telling me about violent se*ual things he wanted to do to me. I just stopped talking to him, we were really good friends at one point as well.
yuck
Wow u knew these dudes. Dakota is truly crazy but sane...you met sam ha? I feel bad for sams parents but God has a plan for us all. Just got me like wow that u knew dakota
@@hailolight3738I don't think God planned this one
Red flags as soon as he said, "I picked him up" but didn't drop him off? When it was that late and he didn't have shoes. Idk how the cops didn't find that suspicious.
they definently pick up on it, but sometimes it is good to let the suspect talk himself stuck into his own web of lies.
Imagine losing a loved one because someone “wanted to know what it felt like to kill someone.”😢
To Sam’s family and friends, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I hope and pray over time you will find some healing. 🙏🏼❤️
Sam's family honoring his memory is lovely. Some light in a dark world that grows darker every day.
I would love for you to cover the case of Brian Varela from Washington state. He allowed an ODing woman to just die instead of calling for help, SAd her, and then bragged to his friends. He’s also currently OUT of prison if you can believe that. This case has stuck with me since hearing of it years ago, and I want people to hear the story. I want more reach for the POS so that anyone who comes into contact with him, knows who he is.
RIP Alyssa Noceda
Meh, yea it's pretty cruel. Not earth shattering though. She was going to die anyways, no? Lots of od's don't get called for help. That's due to the people there will get drug possession and paraphernalia charges. At minimum. They could probably end up with 10 other charges too, just for trying to save a life. I've seen it. A guy I know got robbed while oding , took his bank card /wallet and drugs . Used card at atm. Got a county jail sentence. The law has no sympathy for addicts . You know that before you even try your first substance though. Plus , the risks of death that come from some classes of drugs
Idk what the legislature intended with those sentencing guidelines or the DA was thinking when making a plea agreement but, that whole process stinks to high heaven! Bless Alyssa’s family, sending them all the peace and positivity! #brianvarelasucks
@@kenw2225she was 18, did a little liquid THC and snorted a pill that ended up being laced with fentanyl, dude ra-ped her, not even being sure if she was alive when he did and then hung out with the body a few days, bragging to his friends, sending texts of her semi-nude, I mean come on, he deserves more than three years! He got a plea deal as a first offender 😑
@@kenw2225jerk
@@kenw2225 it’s not earth shattering that someone graped an ODing woman, hid her body in a plastic box for days, and bragged about it? Weird take
Sam's dad shows one of the reasons why his son was a wonderful young man. Thank you, sir, for sharing this and most of all for making something good come out of it.
Man, EWU has been working hard for us! ❤
“Sam is also memorized through a charity set up by his family. Each year they collect donations for a scholarship that funds two students’ marching band dues.” I’m straight up sobbing. I could tell everyone very much loved and cared for him. His family knew that Sam would’ve loved providing help for those with fees that most families can’t afford. I can tell you right now that band fees get really expensive. It’s an honor what his family does for him and others around. He’s loved, and he is cherished, not just by his family but by the families that Sam’s family has helped in the wake of his death.
The interviewer’s skill is off the charts. I’m so impressed with him. He changed gears to tie into the suspect’s narcissism.
The kid on the bus spoke with, ( what i feel) was speeking with some true and genuinely honest genuinity! Props to that kid and the people who raised him🎉🎉
Agreed. Kudos to him, he noticed something was up and prodded for information as safely as possible.
He seemed sweet and genuine.
Genuinely honest Genuinity?
@@JordanEmede_376it’s the most honest and genuine of all genuinities
@@JordanEmede_376 Come on now, you know what they were trying to say 😂😝
As soon as I see that EWU posted a video I’m stopping whatever else I was watching and starting this. You can’t beat it. The investigation, the interviews, the interrogation videos, the NARRATOR!!! He’s the BEST! Please don’t ever lose him lol!! Y’all are amazing.
Agreed.. it's great stuff
SAME lol these are my absolute favorite!
My all time favorite voice. Puts me in my happy place lol💙 fr though 😂
The AI narrator? It's not a real voice. It's a voice setting in the AI program. You can do alot with AI these days
@@ebossnz6838 shattered dreams 😢 lol
Thank you so much for giving the victim's family/friends a platform to share his memory and speak. That's something so important to victims that often gets lost in the shuffle of our justice system. It was great to hear them talk about his memory and help keep it alive. If this is something you guys can keep doing, please do, because it's something that is extremely impactful to the victims, and helps add a touching human element to otherwise tragic stories.
"An innocent person wouldn't be bothered... by more evidence" my anxious butt would 100% panic I was being framed and no doubt implicate myself.
omg, fr, I know true crime uses language like that for the narrative but fuck me I'd be in jail for life
Yeah I'd be one of those as well. Managing to incriminate myself in something I couldn't have possibly had any involvement in!
Yeah this series always says everything points to guilt. If the guy had been relaxed and didn't ask questions I'm sure the voice over would say "an innocent person would try to find out more information"
I'm autistic; if I ever get interrogated for anything I'm absolutely screwed.
Wow. His dad clearly loved him so much. They really honored him in many ways with his passing. It's devastating that his dad could no longer even do his job because of the trauma of what happened to his son and his family. Absolutely heinous crime and the fact that they picked him BECAUSE he was such a nice guy is among the worst things I've heard from all of these true crime stories...
I have so much respect for the parents. The strength and dedication they showed when they didnt have to, is amazing. Im so sorty for their loss.
This is exactly why I stopped being so selfless with people I don't know, they try to take advantage me and act creepy towards me. Not everyone has good intentions 🤮
Trust should be earned and not freely given
The US is a weird and dangerous place where distrust is the only way of survival. Such a terrible place to live in if you ask me. We also have murders going on overhere, but not in the same amount and the same style as you guys have. Truly dangerous country.
Yup. these crime docs have tought me to be alot more careful with people. if i get a bad feeling i trust it.
Absolutely
Exactly sad but true. I was simply chosen to be abducted along with another teen girl we both 18 & 19. A complete male stranger in his 40s abducted us a week apart. I was pumping gas on a very empty non busy holiday weekend night. U just never know who's watching u or plotting. Gotta stay aware.
This is my absolute worst nightmare. My son just started his first job, and this is something I will share with him. To be careful who you trust, and trust your gut about people. My prayers for this family. The fact that they thought about how their son would have wanted things to turn out, is inspiring. An eye for an eye leaves everyone blind. Showing humanity to a person who killed your son in cold blood, shows emense strength. ❤
On some bigger man type shit... Shit that should be recognized... cause some people think "You just got did wrong and you won't retaliate? Fight for Death Penalty, eye for eye"
So basically you are trying to scare him and make him paranoid because of your own fears.
This is why I will not shelter my children. I will teach them to stand up for themselves and at least fight if this ever happened.
You're paranoid🙄
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I have a daughter who has such a big beautiful heart. It’s so sad that we have to worry about them more when they are good people. I can never even begin to imagine what you went through. The fact that you still encourage kindness shows me your son shared much of your traits 🖤
Rest Easy beautiful Soul
Sam Poss seemed like such a kind and caring friend. I felt it from looking at his smile in the picture they show of him here, and in the way he was willing to go over to his "friend's" house to help him out. what an angel. RIP Sam.
I hear it more and more in these interviews, "I just wanted to see what it would be like", that excuse makes me sick. Plus the guy is calling people saying he's coming home because he planned it, strangled his friend, helped clean it up and hide his body, but I didn’t STAB him so I'm not a murderer, Ijust assaulted him. Omg, I'm really angry, and I feel so bad for his family.
I can't believe how much quality content the EWU crew puts out, you guys are really doing the most and we definitely appreciate it! Much love
Agree. EWU content is exceptional 👏🏻
"I wanted to make sure he wasnt in pain" YOU KILLED HIM.
For literally no reason 😢
The way EWU presents and takes an in-depth approach to each of these cases lets us walk through with knowledge and perspective I haven’t had with other channels. Thank you. ❤
Knowledge?? They are here making money from bad situations, it's not knowledge, just immorality............ licensed counsellor? Government stooge is more fitting. Behavioural science? No such thing !
EWU are just con merchants. Using public videos for their gain.......... yeah, Murica....🤣🤣🤦♂️
Most of their body language analysis is nonsense though
Poor Sam. I admire that he was a kind young man who would help anyone at any time. Unfortunately, that kindness got him mixed up with two very disturbed individuals and he lost his life as a result. R.I.P.
Having no prior knowledge of this case, I'm glad my first exposure to this story was through EWU. Their videos are always so genuine, respectful & informative in addition to being very thoroughly researched, well written, edited & produced. Instead of "shock value", these videos gear viewers more toward awareness, prevention, education & guidance. This is our unfortunate reality. While some cases are just unavoidable & unforeseeable, our best defense against the rest is awareness & attentiveness. Thanks EWU!
I'm so sad that this happened. I do have much respect for the boys who came forward and informed the police what they knew. They had a conscious and were not only not impressed with the sickening fact, but were also disturbed and shocked that someone could do this. They and their families should be proud of them. As a parent who has lost a son, I know the devastation which changes your life forever. I lost my son 4 months before Sam was taken ❤ RIP Sam
This is just sad. A very nice guy got killed because of his kindness.
R.I.P. Sam, you’re in a better place than this world.
I live in the area and this story was completely devastating!!! it literally shook everyone! we get crime all the time in the area but nothing like this. I still remember when this hit our local news. Thank y’all so much for covering this story! it is truly heartbreaking and still to this day is one of the most chilling crimes that Perry Ga has ever seen.
@handle1627 Weirdo. Why would he lie?
How in the world did that kid think he wasn't going to get a murder charge?? Such a senseless, brutal act.
Dakota telling Sam “I’m sorry” while trying to choke him to death is wildly psychotic. 😮
Yea it sounds more like he is "sarcastically taking the piss" than obviously being genuinely sorry.
What a phyco .
Psychopaths lie. I doubt he ever said it--certainly not with any hint of empathy, because psychopaths don't have any.
I doubt he even said sorry, he probably just made that bit up during questioning in an attempt to make himself more likeable to the officers
@davidmellish3295 He might have done it ironically as in "dark humour" typical phyco mentality
@@bassemhassan6616 yeah he might of,truth is we just don't know,but anyone that just decides to kill someone for no reason has got to be some type of psycho
With a dad like that its no surprise Sam turned out to be such a good person, what a sad story.
I feel really bad for Sam’s folks. As someone who also lost a kid (not murder), it’s something so horrible that nothing I can think of compares. This is on an another level with how gruesome it was. How children come to the conclusion to do this is lost on me.
I couldn't imagine losing either of my sons, and in this way. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, and the scholarship fund keeps Sam alive and honors him in the greatest way. He will always be alive in memory and will still be able to help kids beyond his life with the scholarship program his family started. This is heartbreaking.
This is one of the saddest true crime videos I’ve ever seen. When the dad said the thing bout the death penalty and honoring his sons memory that broke my heart. To add purpose to the senselessness such wise words. I hope he rests in peace. And the family is able to heal from this tragedy. Just remember that your son would want you to do that. The more you live and honor him the more he smiles down from heaven onto you
This is why I’m glad that these killers can’t keep a secret. If they hadn’t said anything, they could’ve gotten away with this which I’m so glad that they did not, but just remember that people if you’re looking to do evil rarely rarely stays hidden for long.
I went to the same school as Sam and never knew him personally as he graduated after me, but you can easily tell how much of a kind soul he was! It breaks my heart to see good people like that get taken advantage of by evil monsters like Brandon and Dakota. RIP ❤
Had a few classes with Brandon Warren as well. Hardly ever talked to him, he mostly just kept to himself, and only spoke when spoken to. Would never have guessed he’d be capable of something like this as he seemed polite and friendly in the few brief exchanges I had with him. All I can say now is I’m glad he won’t be able to harm anyone else.
rest in peace sam. i can’t believe i got to meet him before his unfortunate passing, he was such a beautiful and kind soul. such a emotional but great watch. ❤
am i the only one who spent the whole video waiting for the floating wolfhead to hit the corner perfectly, like a DVD screensaver
BRUH if your kid is diagnosed with bipolar disorder at freaking 10 they’re not growing out of that. Bipolar disorder is typically life long and isn’t diagnosed until adulthood. If a kid is serious enough to be diagnosed they… will struggle for life.
Yes "typically" but not always.
Yeah I felt anger towards the mom for her negligence. I get the ignorance surrounding mental health but letting a 15 yr old get off BPD meds is SO FUCKING IRRESPONSIBLE! WTF?! She instantly shouldve gone to the doctor and talk about the situation. Like think about it, even if he had no negative side effects, you can’t just let them stop their meds just like that!
I guess we need more education amongst regular people about mental illnesses, because clearly there are some that you can't just "outgrow" or which can magically dissappear, especially bipolar and schizophrenia. It can only go into remisson which is hardly achievable and risky slippable without any medication
@@thisiskittathose “meds” don’t even work for most people, a lot of times they may makes people even more aggressive
^ my meds work for me so no it’s really not that they make people aggressive, a lot of people feel like they’re “better” now bc of the meds, but they don’t realize it is the meds helping, and stop taking them abruptly. I’ve never been violent even unmedicated, drunk, or high on fentanyl, even when being hit & pushed, choked by my ex who also had bipolar but mine was misdiagnosed then, had me on antidepressants which is horrible for bipolar, it didn’t make me violent, act out on angry thoughts, lose my self control, the mental & physical trauma I’ve experienced hasn’t turned me evil, everything i did that enhances the symptoms of bipolar didn’t do that. my environment growing up was verbal abuse, violence, SA, so it’s not bc i just didn’t grow up in a bad place or have horrible experiences, so rly there’s no excuse or reason for bipolar to even be mentioned other than getting off ur meds without dr advice or supervision could cause a spiral
I love how we got to know and appreciate who Sam was, especially from his father. I’m sure this was still so hard for him to do.
ewu is seriously killing it, this is beyond any other tier of true crime on youtube and dare i say it even streaming services/movies/shows. it provides an unbiased view on recent cases, and handles them so appropriately
I wish they were on Nebula!
To think Sams poor Father went through so much. Gave me chills when Sams father spoke about losing his job/career due to his sons wag of death. That is so intense. RIP Sam
Thanks again y’all for another great educational video
To think Sam went there to help someone is even more heartbreaking 💔. Love & sympathy sent from West Australia to Sam’s beautiful family & friends in the USA 🫶🌹❤️
I watch a lot of EWU stories on here but this one touched me. I have 3 kids. The thought of losing my precious son for no absolute reason is heart breaking. I can’t imagine the pain that Sam’s family experienced and the picture of him in his cap and gown just killed me. 😟 God bless them. 😢
The fact that you can tell the type of people Sam’s family members are is so powerful. You can’t hear a shred of hatred in the dad’s voice for the boys that took his son. Absolutely a better man than they could ever hope or dream to be in 1,000,000 years. He even honored his son by not pushing the death penalty. They are truly good people
Sam and his family seem like such amazing people. I'm glad that they can think of Sam fondly and are giving other kids a chance to do what Sam loved. I'm also glad those two monsters will be spending the rest of their lives behind bars, in my opinion that's worse than the death penalty.
thank you, and love your screen name haha
@@ctp3737 notnsure why they turned comments off in your original post but may god be with you and if you need someone to talk to we are here
@@ctp3737 sending you, your friends and your family all of the love and support in the world ❤️
As a parent myself I can't imagine the hurt and pain Chris felt/feels! The fact that this senseless murder even happened! And yet, he still had compassion for the disgusting murders and asked to not seek the death penalty, because of how amazingly kind Sam was he knew he wouldnt want that. Chris, I am so sorry for your loss and your family's! You seem like an amazing dad and human, its easy to see Sam was a great person as well! This case truly breaks my heart!!!
When I read Sam's dads comment. It made me realize how I have become so desensitzed. Just another wicked crime. I forgot the real people who suffer the way Sam did, the way his dad & the rest of Sam's family suffer everyday. His dad & loved ones are so caring & kind. Godbless you all ❤🏴