Here is a mother who knows what motherhood means, that justice comes ahead of her personal feelings and how a real mother and a good person should act. In forcing her own son to face the consequences of his actions, she saved an innocent life and helped another mother to keep her child. She also very probably saved more mothers and more daughters from going through the same ordeal. Respect.
Exactly. These two were the ONLY reason the man and little girl were found. Not due to incompetence or fault with the authorities, but due to having nothing whatsoever to go on. And, I’m particularly pleased that the mother called in and report her own son for the crimes. Too often parents don’t see the people their children have become, or they just don’t want to see. I’d imagine that parents would likely feel responsible, or even guilty, over their child’s actions. The mothers of Chris Watts and Casey Anthony are pretty decent examples of that.
Parents everywhere! Teach your children to NEVER tell a stranger they are home alone or that their parents aren't in town. You'd think it would be something that doesn't happen these days because everyone is so aware....but kids do it ALL the time on social media.
Instead of telling your kids never/always do this/that (which never works anyway), just teach them how to THINK intelligently for themselves instead of living by a strict set of rules (to which there are always exceptions anyway).
@@jalex3645 i don't need binary always/never rules to tell me where to holiday. distance makes no difference. the fact you can return in 2 hours vs 12 hours will change nothing
To the mother of the abductor. I know that was the hardest thing you will ever have to do, but I applaud you. Wrong is wrong and there's no way to make it right. Know this if I were you I would have done the same thing. The world needs more people like you. Even though we may never meet I will never forget you and you will always be in my prayers. I thank God for you. May he keep you wrapped in his loving arms.
Lmao, it shouldn’t be hard whatsoever to turn in a degenerate, waste of life that shouldn’t have even been released from prison at all after assaulting a child regardless of it’s your son or not. Any mother that doesn’t turn in their son for something like that is just as scummy and worthless of a person.
@@YOYOKE64 this case happened on July 2nd 1994. So not really sure where you got 1973 from but you had no reason to be so rude, especially since you were wrong by 21 years smh
Honestly a huge reason this case was solved quickly and with a happy ending was because the local law enforcement used all the resources available to them. They didn’t try to solve it all by them self because they thought they could handle it. They immediately used every tool in their book and because of that, this girl is alive! That mother of the offender is amazing too. As well as all the community members that took it upon themselves to help! Thank god people like here exist!
God bless! Believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and died on a cross for our sins so we can live again in Heaven where there is no pain or suffering! God is our Father and Creator and raised His Son Jesus from the dead! Confess and repent of your sins and God will freely forgive you! Trust in God and live for Jesus as He died for you! 💕 (don’t swear or take God’s name in vain!)💚
@Tracy Lehane Yeah, but the Jehovah Witness are not rare and very annoying forget about just abductions ...There are more things not to answer the door for.
So glad this one had a happy ending. This is the second episode I’ve seen today and both involved paroled child molesters. I’m of the belief that anyone who would kidnap and or molest especially a child, should never be set free.
A guy shows up at your house with no shirt on...tries to buy the house from your young daughter...then leaves as soon as Dad comes to the door. Yet the Dad didn't think to call police.
Man I’m so happy I was just a little disappointed that no one gave mom credit that mom turned her sign in so that she could save that child and no one acknowledged it but other than that it truly was a great story that they were she was found great job on everyone’s behalf
Exactly to those girls are not street smart. This is a bad reflection on the parents. The teenage girl should never have answered the door. Even when she answered the door, she shouldn't have opened the door at all. She should have just told him to call the number. She gave him too much information. She should have never said anything about her parents being away for a few days. When the teenage girl went to pick up pizza, the other sister opened the door and left the door wide open while she went to give a stranger a phone book. That's ridiculous. My parents used to leave me home alone when I was very little; 8,9, 10 years old, and I never answered the door for strangers or let them in. My parents warned me about letting strangers in.
I am so happy this had a happy ending! I know this was extremely traumatic to the poor little girl but it’s a miracle that she’s alive! I’m so happy her parents got their baby back!
Before i thought every fbi case file ends in death. But fortunately, this was another beautiful episode. This is the second case file where i see victim found alive unexpectedly. God bless fbi and all involves including the viewers.
That's not a good system... because 90% of the time when they do mention the victim's name, it's a fake name. It even says that at the beginning of most shows like this.
That’s what I thought then I remembered my 16-17 y/o sister taking care of me when I was little while our parents went on vacation and she took as good of care of me as any 30 y/o woman so idk
@@G.b007 I don’t know what country you’re from, but I’m sure it’s not backwards, no country is backwards. Whatever I think about parents leaving kids alone, I would never insult you like that
What a great video ! To those who say we do not need the police this is a strong example of why we need them ! Thank you to those who helped find this little girl and put away her abductor !
This is the way it happened for this brave young lady but all too often we hear of a different outcome. Its stores like this that help me to understand why we need a strong law enforcement and to have a strong community watch system in place. Thank you all who worked so hard to bring this to a good resolution. Thank you.
Gee the daughter and father who had to chase the guy away from their home didn't think to call the police? They told them everything when the police showed up...might have been nice if they'd called the day before.
You should never leave your children alone and teach them not to answer the doorbells when they are alone or simply ask from the closed doors, monsters are wandering around us .
I wonder why god didn’t make the young man so that he didn’t have these sick fantasies or why god didn’t protect her from this predator. Thoughts and prayers.🤮
I've been watching true crime for over 30 years and it's the reason I don't trust or like most human beings. I'll stick to being single, antisocial, and my dog as my BFF. These poor girls. 😓 Heartbreaking cases.
Actually, these episodes should help you to understand the nature of people, both bad and good, how to tackle the bad ones, how to secure your life into the better side of society, and how to protect yourself on the eve of any problem. Not living with fellow-humans and running away from society has very bad life effects on oneself, especially in long run. Think about this.
When i was about 13, i was almost abducted on the train station New York. It was about 845am. I was already on the train. I always seemed to be the last person on the train cuz my school was not in a very good area. This man would watch me everytime i got on the train. Anyway i get off. My stop he grabs me from behind and i started screaming. I stepped on his foot as hard as i could. that lowlife just started running. I told my mom she never believed me. She thought i was using that as an excuse to not go to school. 4 years i had nightmares. And now as a mom with 6 grown children of my own its hard when your kids leave to go outside. I kinda was too strict. I NEVER WANTED MY KIDS TO GO THROUGH WHAT I WENT THROUGH.
Oh my god I can't believe your mom didn't believe you & thought it was to get out of school, what child would think of something like that just to avoid school? I'm so sorry your mum never believed you thats awful! But thank god you thought quick enough to make a lot of noise & hurt him, that's like self defence 101. You may have been strict on your children but for good reason & if you told them why I'm sure they understood. The worlds a scary place because of the sick scary people in it. Hope you're doing better now & no longer have nightmares 🙂💜
How do you go out of state to a remote cabin where you're unreachable and leave your 16 and 12 year old daughters alone?! Good grief! I was 12 and my brother was 16 in 94' and there is NO way my parents would've gone out of state and left us home alone.
I was working full time and paying for my own rental when i was 16. Plenty of kids where back then...especially kids that did hairdressing etc. some of my friends got full time jobs at 14. That was the eighties.i eventually paid for my own university education.
@@chemsch8323 I was pretty responsible. I held that job for 7 years till the business was sold. Some 16 year olds are more mature than others. I didn’t feel like a child at all.
While seeing this episode the moment I saw the figure of the girl emerging ,I felt as if I was having a first hand experience of the whole incident. It gave me immense joy instantly . What a relief.
I admire the mother of the kidnapper for coming forward and informing the authorities that her son was probably the culprit. I cannot imagine how difficult it must’ve been for her. All too often you’ll see parents of criminals who either do not see who their child really is, or they just don’t want to see. Perhaps they feel guilty or responsible in some way. Chris’s Watt’s mother, or Casey Anthony’s mother are fairly decent examples.
It's what I worry about too. And the problem is not just these sickos but also the child trafficking thing, which only compounds the whole problem manifold. Only solution is to be extra careful about what your children's activities and general life and routines. And of course pray!
Exactly. Even when I am doing yard work, I carry the keys with me. I tell my daughters they do not need to answer the door. I have an emergency key with my neighbours in case I lose it or forget it.
The only mistake was letting the abductor know the parents were away. It would have been better to say "My dad will be home in 10 minutes and you can talk to him then". I'd also have insisted on the girls coming with me, or getting the pizza delivered. It's a pity they didn't have relatives close by to stay with or at least check on the girls, and an emergency number for the girls to call if they had any concerns.
WOW ! I was bracing for the worst case scenario and then they found her - ALIVE ! Seriously some extremely good people in that Sherriff's office and in the town to come together and search for her. Thank you!!
I’m truly so happy to hear a happy ending on FBI Files. My heart shatters every story I listen to and it is nice to know that there are good stories. I can’t imagine the poor children and the trauma they experienced and the guilt the poor 16 year old girl might feel. I hope she knows she didn’t cause it or do anything.
This is exactly why I taught my kids to not open the door when I’m gone, and to most certainly never tell someone that they’re home alone. How terrifying. Is it just me or is it weird that the parents went away for Fourth of July weekend without their kids?
Lady get a clue and stop blaming the parents and putting yourself on a pedestal. Show some compassion for these parents instead of insinuate your a better parent. Shame on you imagine what these people were going thru. Your differently mother of the year. 🤮🤮🤮
@@robincurtis8661 do you feel better now? I’m not sure how learning from other people’s mistakes means I’m putting myself on a pedestal. Your last sentence makes no sense, btw.
Right??? I was a kid in the 80's to early 90's and the only time my parents went out of town without me and my older sister was when I was 16...almost 17 and my older sister was 18. It was for an overnight baseball tournament an hour and a half away and they took our 12 yr old sister, 10 yr old brother and 7 yr old sister with them. Both my older sister and I had part time jobs and had to work. It was literally the only time they went out of town without me. 🤣🤣🤣 None of my friends' parents ever went out of town without their kids either except for one. Unfortunately, that girl was a full blown alcoholic by 18-19 years old and actually ended up severely injuring an elderly man on Christmas eve while drunk driving when she was about 30. He died several weeks later from his injuries. But thats another story, I guess. 🥺🥺🥺
Incredible!! The mother calling police in believing it was her son, did the right thing and that most certainly would be a difficult decision for many parents out there... So glad the little girl was found alive. 💗🦋💗
Goosebumps!! Congratulations 👏🏽💕. Brilliant episode!! Well done, Officers & all those involved.👏🏽🏆💕 Yes....💭 “Thank you...’Daddy!’”👏🏽💕🏆 Love Australia 🇦🇺 🖤💛❤️ PS: ...💭 it’s better than watching the present day American politics.
Thanks to all the great people who chipped in...shows how important the community is when it comes to law enforcement...hope the girl is living her dream now...wishing her success and peace
I feel the punishment for harming a child should be so horrific and terrifying that these lowlife monsters wouldn't dare take the chance. I feel like that would be the only way to stop these psychopaths, or at least most of them.
Cochran was eligible for parole last year, 2020, but I found nothing that said that he was. They didn't mention in this show that she had been sexually assaulted, and that it affected the rest of her life, including drug addiction and homelessness. This monster needs to remain in prison.
Many homeless people (all genders) are survivors… without support many will also start self medicating, that doesn’t mean they are any less of victims. Please show compassion to those living on the streets, they were like you once and you can just as easily become like them.
Where is the credible article link to support your comment as fact, about her alleged SA, and allegedl drug addicted hard life the young girl supposedly had after her abduction. That's a very sad statement to make and you don't put anything in a comment where people can go research the information themselves.
@@comegetthiscommentary I don't waste my time lying. This was over a year ago. The research came from googling as I always do. Where are you from? Nowhere that I have seen regularly sites the articles where they got the info from. If I give info, it's because the info is there.
That poor girl, but thanks to the efforts of these fine folks who didn't give up, she was rescued. Also, hats off to the mom who had to give her son up. That couldn't have been easy. What a terrible thing, but it could have been even worse.
The quick action of the little friend kind of make a difference who knows if she didn't go hide in the closet what would have occured he probable would have taken all three and finish them off I'm in tears she survive this ordeal
Chills ran over me when I realised that this poor girl was found alive. I'm sure it must have been a long road for some recovery, but she was saved. 💗 So happy for her family. The police and volunteers did a super job, and this individual's mother was more worried about this girl's safety, than attempting to cover her son. No matter what, this had a happy ending. First time I see this in a story like this one. Wow.
She has a life long battle ahead of her. Sweetie you are going to make it through this. I know some days are going to be harder than others, but when you need help don’t be afraid to ask for it. You don’t have to fight emotional battles alone. I hope you are well and you have more good moments than bad ones in the years that come.
This is why public help is so much needed is every case. We could be the ONE person who makes a difference. Never think there is enough people out looking for someone and that you won’t make a difference, because you could very well be the one person who DOES!! Had this man not got up and put himself in the search WHO KNOWS!!❤️ I applaud him so, so much and the mother who turned her son is right away and didn’t hesitate!!! SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING ❤️
I grew up in America and have nothing but respect for the cops there, dont get carried away with what you see online in isolated cases, in general most law enforcement in the US are professional and helpful. Most of these people join the force to do good and serve despite living in a country where everyone is carrying a piece.
thank God. thank you FBI. I am so happy. I was holding my breath, almost did not want to continue. God protect out kids. I really come to the point. where I want cameras all over on every light post. just for this.
I totally agree on this. Just like in Europe .. We should have more camera/video surveillance. I'm sorry about the Big Brother is watching feel. But criminals are all over...predators never stop searching for prey..never stop looking for an opportunity. For those who can afford personal surveillance for their homes..do it. And I feel for any business regardless of what it is it should be the law that a decent system be installed and maintained.
I would be interested to know how many percentage of crime happens due to the system letting abductors out of jail after they commit a crime. If it's matter of money and space than it's really sad and stupid. If that man was still in prison or was under psychiatric care with potentially positive outcome (if not, he shouldn't be released), this tragedy as well as many others would not need to happen.
I got goose bumps ,then bawled when she came out. Thank You,Lord, thank you mother of perp, thank you officers, thank you everyone else and thank you, Polly. ❤😔😊
Great Guy's who helped to find missing girl and response was extra ordinary. I wish every country can do like that and make this earth for us a living Haven.
Can really feel the emotions of the police officers and the community. I also wanted the little girl to be found alive. I so cried when she was. Imagine how the parents cried. These men are so evil and he deserved all those 106 years in prison. I always say if someone does a felon and tries to hide it then they are fully aware that what they have done is wrong and should be punished fully. No mental excuses. Thank you officers for getting her home and the members of that community that helped.
Different times. I was left home alone for a week or two at a time, ran a few miles to the grocery store on foot by myself to pick up milk and bread, etc when I was only 8 years old. Was it safe? Probably not. But poor families in rural areas have to make due. Of course, it's stories such as the one here being heavily televised the last couple of decades that has lead to people not doing * this * so much.
They weren’t all 12 years old. The oldest was 16 years old. There are several things that they could/should have done differently. A responsible 16 year old is old enough to babysit her 12 year old sister and a responsible 12 year old is old enough to stay home alone for 20 minutes. The 12 year old was obviously not responsible enough though because she shouldn’t have ever answered the door.
I raised my brother when I was six years old he was 2+ his mom was alive and his dad, however I didn't want any of my misfortune growing up,to befall him , anyhow back then was a happier time, the only horrors were in television now!!! they've moved in our churches/ homes/schools and even our loved ones, but for some reason we're all still glad to be here🤔
From all The FBI Files shows that I have seen, this one is the one with a great and happy ending. I am glad this girl was found alive and well despite of what she went through. It could have been worse. God was looking after her and so her Guardian Angel. God bless her always.
Love these episodes... But that's the second time that loud f**King noise has nearly gave me a heart attack. Last time I'm thinking it's my HDMI cable for longer than I'd like to admit. Suppose adds to the drama of it all though lol
I nearly had an accident! It's not the first time on this channel that's happened. I have headphones on too, screamed and woke my hub with a fright also... you can imagine how well that went..🤦♀️😳🤣🤣
this was 1994.. they had their oldest daughter who was 17 looking after their youngest, staying at home watching movies and eating pizza. this was a very small and rural community, low crime rate, and they were gone only for the weekend, so 2 days. i don't think its their parents fault. they probably worked their butts off and just needed some time for themselves. the fault is only on this sick man.
@@VeigaCatarinaify I disagree. I have four kids ranging from age 30 to 13 and I work long hours. My wife and I have never required nor wanted time away from our children. Everyone is different, I'm not blaming the parents, but if they had taken their kids with them this wouldn't have happened. And the show states they were on VACATION. I don't see where it said they were only gone for the weekend. Vacation to me is more than a couple of days.
@@papokrueger3340 bottom line had they taken their kids with them she would still be alive. period. And who wants to spend a major holiday away from their children anyway?? bullshit.
Here is a mother who knows what motherhood means, that justice comes ahead of her personal feelings and how a real mother and a good person should act. In forcing her own son to face the consequences of his actions, she saved an innocent life and helped another mother to keep her child. She also very probably saved more mothers and more daughters from going through the same ordeal. Respect.
Hats off to the mother for turning her son in AND that concerned neighbor who went out of his way to scan the neighborhood looking for the suspect.
They are the two that solved the case
Exactly. These two were the ONLY reason the man and little girl were found. Not due to incompetence or fault with the authorities, but due to having nothing whatsoever to go on.
And, I’m particularly pleased that the mother called in and report her own son for the crimes. Too often parents don’t see the people their children have become, or they just don’t want to see. I’d imagine that parents would likely feel responsible, or even guilty, over their child’s actions. The mothers of Chris Watts and Casey Anthony are pretty decent examples of that.
Yes, Chronically Creepy...God bless them both...Finally, one of our babies survived!!!!
@@jimbobob6481 pppp
It was the father, the mother was about to wire her peadophile, murderer son some money
I'm so relieved that this case is different from so many others.
I wish other abducted persons were found.
Is that u in your profile picture
@@quanbrooklynkid7776 yeah
Damm i hate reading comments. U just gave it away
@@Imadetokunbo don't read comments first then 🤷♀️
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Kudos to the sisters friend. First tries to to fight back then shes able to untie, hide and help the older sister escape.
Parents everywhere! Teach your children to NEVER tell a stranger they are home alone or that their parents aren't in town. You'd think it would be something that doesn't happen these days because everyone is so aware....but kids do it ALL the time on social media.
AMEN....
Instead of telling your kids never/always do this/that (which never works anyway), just teach them how to THINK intelligently for themselves instead of living by a strict set of rules (to which there are always exceptions anyway).
I'm a grown 39 year old woman....I dont tell people I'm home alone either ha.
Never go vacationing far from home, leaving your children alone.
@@jalex3645 i don't need binary always/never rules to tell me where to holiday. distance makes no difference. the fact you can return in 2 hours vs 12 hours will change nothing
To the mother of the abductor. I know that was the hardest thing you will ever have to do, but I applaud you. Wrong is wrong and there's no way to make it right. Know this if I were you I would have done the same thing. The world needs more people like you. Even though we may never meet I will never forget you and you will always be in my prayers. I thank God for you. May he keep you wrapped in his loving arms.
Almost zero chance his mother read your comment a yr ago when son himself would been in his early 70s . He was 25 in 1973
Lmao, it shouldn’t be hard whatsoever to turn in a degenerate, waste of life that shouldn’t have even been released from prison at all after assaulting a child regardless of it’s your son or not. Any mother that doesn’t turn in their son for something like that is just as scummy and worthless of a person.
@@YOYOKE64 you never know 🤷
@@YOYOKE64 this case happened on July 2nd 1994. So not really sure where you got 1973 from but you had no reason to be so rude, especially since you were wrong by 21 years smh
doubt she's watching this love 🤔 happened decades ago FFs.
Its the narrator's voice and style of narrating that actually led me to start watching FBI files episode.
Yeah its not an annoying voice like in every other documentary
Agreed... 👍
He's Anthony Call. Voice of "A haunting"
Yea it’s weird but I love the narrators voice lol
So true
THAT GAVE ME THE CHILLS WHEN SHE CAME OUT OF THR TREES! Grown man in tears! Great job to everyone.
Seeing her alive and them cheering made me emotional. Thanks for the mother for turning the son in .
Honestly a huge reason this case was solved quickly and with a happy ending was because the local law enforcement used all the resources available to them. They didn’t try to solve it all by them self because they thought they could handle it. They immediately used every tool in their book and because of that, this girl is alive! That mother of the offender is amazing too. As well as all the community members that took it upon themselves to help! Thank god people like here exist!
And the man who went out driving around on his own and spotted him and went straight to police
@@patriciaboyd2934 True, but the intense and timely search by the authorities also likely slowed the perps ability to get far with his captive.
She's alive because the abductor let her live , the police did their Job but if he wants to kill he has plenty of time to do it .
At first I thought the video was about Polly Klaas because the girl in thumbnail was her.
I TAUGHT MY CHILDREN,NEVER TO ANSWER THE DOOR UNLESS THERE PARENTS ARE HOME.
I taught my dog....
this was in the 90's. different times . specially in the nice suburbs
My kids do not answer the door for me!
@@mandalynn410
They probably don't want to get caught!
Also pizza is not good to go and buy when parents are away.
Well done to the law enforcement agencies which were involved in this case, we thank you for your service.
Thank god that girl was found alive - I can’t imagine what that poor girl was thinking or feeling during her ordeal 🥺
What they didnt mention is how he savagely raped her for hours before they found him
God bless! Believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and died on a cross for our sins so we can live again in Heaven where there is no pain or suffering! God is our Father and Creator and raised His Son Jesus from the dead! Confess and repent of your sins and God will freely forgive you! Trust in God and live for Jesus as He died for you! 💕 (don’t swear or take God’s name in vain!)💚
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your so ignorant. He was not charged with rape. If he had raped her, that would have been one of the charges. He was to busy running and hiding.
Respect to the mother who turned her son in. It must have been a heart-wrenching decision. I hope she’s found peace & sanctuary. Same for his victims.
prob not . no child rapist is a son of mine ! bye bucko enjoy prison
This is why you don’t open the door for anyone
I still never open the door I act like i'm not home even as a adult I hate sells people and anyone who knocks that's not suppose to be there.
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@Tracy Lehane Yeah, but the Jehovah Witness are not rare and very annoying forget about just abductions ...There are more things not to answer the door for.
you don't live in Australia...My doors are open 24/7 cos' of my cats... ( they might need to go during the night)
Exactly
When all that effort and community spirit results in success, it’s haertenig to know that so many people can still care and come to help.
I AGREE...THERE IS STILL GOOD IN THE WORLD....
So glad this one had a happy ending. This is the second episode I’ve seen today and both involved paroled child molesters. I’m of the belief that anyone who would kidnap and or molest especially a child, should never be set free.
its not rocket science is it!!! if we can figure this out 🤦♀️
Amen @Stacie Moore
I know right they should be kept in prison many children would be still alive if they did that
Exactly!! Not sure why it’s so hard for this country to figure it out. I’d be fine with a quick execution.
Right??? It's not like they will change ever. If it's proven beyond reasonable doubt, lock them up for life.
I love how all the counties came together to look for this little girl we need more of that happening around this whole world.
A guy shows up at your house with no shirt on...tries to buy the house from your young daughter...then leaves as soon as Dad comes to the door. Yet the Dad didn't think to call police.
Her dad was on vacation n her young sister answered the door
Very strange people indeed!!!
@@skidabossman3812 Not the same family but their neighbor. Remember, the detectives were interviewing the neighbor later on?
Joseph Murphy. I guess they were to busy getting ready for their getaway alone, leaving those kids at that age alone????
@@honestghamdi1053 do people watch these things before commenting
Tears of joy ran down my when they little girl came walking out!
Yep!
Man I’m so happy I was just a little disappointed that no one gave mom credit that mom turned her sign in so that she could save that child and no one acknowledged it but other than that it truly was a great story that they were she was found great job on everyone’s behalf
I agree Mrs. Carter, it was because of her, they knew who they were dealing with.
yep
*son* but yes you're right
Everyone acknowledged her
My parents taught me never answer the door never say your parents arent home!
Exactly to those girls are not street smart.
This is a bad reflection on the parents.
The teenage girl should never have answered the door.
Even when she answered the door, she shouldn't have opened the door at all.
She should have just told him to call the number.
She gave him too much information.
She should have never said anything about her parents being away for a few days.
When the teenage girl went to pick up pizza, the other sister opened the door and left the door wide open while she went to give a stranger a phone book.
That's ridiculous.
My parents used to leave me home alone when I was very little; 8,9, 10 years old, and I never answered the door for strangers or let them in.
My parents warned me about letting strangers in.
MINE 2.
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Can’t hold my tears back when I saw that little girl coming out of the woods.. great episode
I am so happy this had a happy ending! I know this was extremely traumatic to the poor little girl but it’s a miracle that she’s alive! I’m so happy her parents got their baby back!
The Polly Klaas case changed child abduction cases within law enforcement for the better, and that's probably what saved this little girl.
Just watched the Polly Klaas FBI episode.
I was her age and lived an hour from her when she was abducted. Freaking traumatized me.
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Maybe this one, but so many other girls were abducted in CA and murdered within a couple of hours.
His mother.....what a woman......imagine! Props to her.
That’s one way of getting rid of the lost cause,
Before i thought every fbi case file ends in death. But fortunately, this was another beautiful episode. This is the second case file where i see victim found alive unexpectedly. God bless fbi and all involves including the viewers.
I think you mean "fortunately" not "unfortunately"
That guy that helped out of his own free will deserves a medal.
Yes, he pretty much solved the case.
I automatically figured the girl was alive once they don't mention the victims name
The girl has since come public about her case. Her name is Katie Romanek.
That's not a good system... because 90% of the time when they do mention the victim's name, it's a fake name. It even says that at the beginning of most shows like this.
Congratulations 😂
@@SuzukiYNathie THANKS
@@othertalk3313 IT IS A GOOD IDEA...PEOPLE NEED THEIR PRIVACY...IT'S PROBABLY A LEGAL THING ANYWAY...
I was reading online back in April 2020 that the perpetrator was up for parole that’s ridiculous he should never get out! I really Hope he did not!
How do you spell his name cos I cant find anything online
Evil people in this world
WOW!!!,So glad the outcome was good. Amazing x
I understand parents need time off too, but leaving those kids home alone for a long weekend was a bad idea.
That’s what I thought then I remembered my 16-17 y/o sister taking care of me when I was little while our parents went on vacation and she took as good of care of me as any 30 y/o woman so idk
Luna! Its normal in many countries, I don't know about America but its not dangerous to leave children alon at home in my backward country🤷♂️
@@G.b007 I don’t know what country you’re from, but I’m sure it’s not backwards, no country is backwards. Whatever I think about parents leaving kids alone, I would never insult you like that
@@kennethwalton2380 good point
This was pretty much normal back when I was a child. An Aunt/cousin sister/old granny anyone was left in charge of the kids.
I bet the mother was glad to get that son out of her house and into jail.
I would be. My brother lost his mind to meth, he wrecked our family but my mother would not let him go.
Thank you to the Mom!
GIRL, U KNOW SHE WAS....ANYWAY, SHE SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN THE PSYCHO SOME HELP TOO.
He lived in a homeless shelter, I’m sure mom knew he was beyond help.
@@sharonreidrobinson1037 shouting,yet again? is this what you're like to people's faces too? ridiculous
I have tears in my eyes, I felt so relieved she was found alive. It is heart warming to see so many people stepping up and volunteering.
What a great video ! To those who say we do not need the police this is a strong example of why we need them ! Thank you to those who helped find this little girl and put away her abductor !
His mother was the hero really I take my hat off for her.
after a week of "vacationing"...
@@yoyo-hv8rz he meant the suspects Mother. For ratting out her son. Other mothers would have probably stayed quiet
@@energix13 - don’t forget, she’s the one who created him.
@@mytoesarecold5555 wow your going to blame the suspects mom for him being a sicko. Nope, he is a grown man who is able to make his own decisions.
Wonder of a mother
When I saw the young girl coming out of the bushes I cried😢😢, to God be the glory, to those who participated thank you all and God bless you
I wonder why the people of the first house he went to didn't call the police and report him after he stuck his foot in the door.
Innit madness
If that was me that nut job would not have walked away
I thought the same thing.
maybe the girl didn't tell he dad that anyone came to the door, did u think of that D
@@davechristian7543 they showed the father coming to the door and that’s why he left.
This is the way it happened for this brave young lady but all too often we hear of a different outcome. Its stores like this that help me to understand why we need a strong law enforcement and to have a strong community watch system in place. Thank you all who worked so hard to bring this to a good resolution. Thank you.
Gee the daughter and father who had to chase the guy away from their home didn't think to call the police? They told them everything when the police showed up...might have been nice if they'd called the day before.
You should never leave your children alone and teach them not to answer the doorbells when they are alone or simply ask from the closed doors, monsters are wandering around us .
Have an adult watch with your young children when you are out of town.
Very true my parents back in the day would leave us home briefly when we were little and they emphasized we shouldn't answer doorbells
I was in tears when she walked out if the woods. Thank God she was found alive, thank God she was safe, and she was able to go home.
I wonder why god didn’t make the young man so that he didn’t have these sick fantasies or why god didn’t protect her from this predator. Thoughts and prayers.🤮
I've been watching true crime for over 30 years and it's the reason I don't trust or like most human beings. I'll stick to being single, antisocial, and my dog as my BFF. These poor girls. 😓 Heartbreaking cases.
Wow, you need friends.
What a sad life
Actually, these episodes should help you to understand the nature of people, both bad and good, how to tackle the bad ones, how to secure your life into the better side of society, and how to protect yourself on the eve of any problem. Not living with fellow-humans and running away from society has very bad life effects on oneself, especially in long run. Think about this.
I get what you're saying. I'm not a hermit out in the woods, but I prefer the company of my dog to most people!
That is the most irrational attitude I have ever heard.
Your life however.
The best of all . Well done to all the people who took part in the search and all the law enforcement.
This episode almost had me in tears....ok, it did have me in tears.
Me too
When i was about 13, i was almost abducted on the train station New York. It was about 845am. I was already on the train. I always seemed to be the last person on the train cuz my school was not in a very good area. This man would watch me everytime i got on the train.
Anyway i get off. My stop he grabs me from behind and i started screaming. I stepped on his foot as hard as i could. that lowlife just started running. I told my mom she never believed me. She thought i was using that as an excuse to not go to school. 4 years i had nightmares. And now as a mom with 6 grown children of my own its hard when your kids leave to go outside. I kinda was too strict. I NEVER WANTED MY KIDS TO GO THROUGH WHAT I WENT THROUGH.
How Smart of u to hot snd shout. U saved urself 👍
I’m sorry your mom didn’t believe you but thank God you’re alive. I hope your mom knows now she was wrong.
Oh my god I can't believe your mom didn't believe you & thought it was to get out of school, what child would think of something like that just to avoid school? I'm so sorry your mum never believed you thats awful! But thank god you thought quick enough to make a lot of noise & hurt him, that's like self defence 101. You may have been strict on your children but for good reason & if you told them why I'm sure they understood. The worlds a scary place because of the sick scary people in it. Hope you're doing better now & no longer have nightmares 🙂💜
How do you go out of state to a remote cabin where you're unreachable and leave your 16 and 12 year old daughters alone?! Good grief! I was 12 and my brother was 16 in 94' and there is NO way my parents would've gone out of state and left us home alone.
I was working full time and paying for my own rental when i was 16. Plenty of kids where back then...especially kids that did hairdressing etc. some of my friends got full time jobs at 14. That was the eighties.i eventually paid for my own university education.
'94, not 94'
@@Guitarbarella that's totally wrong. a 16 years old is still a child.
@@chemsch8323 I was pretty responsible. I held that job for 7 years till the business was sold. Some 16 year olds are more mature than others. I didn’t feel like a child at all.
@@Guitarbarella good for you. your parents raised you well but majority of 16 years old specially new generation are very immature.
While seeing this episode the moment I saw the figure of the girl emerging ,I felt as if I was having a first hand experience of the whole incident. It gave me immense joy instantly . What a relief.
The ending was beautiful so happy for her and her family. God is so good. 💖💖💖💖💖
Perfect one!!! Pls bring us some more of these
They should start making New FBi Files. The documentaries are my sleeping pills.
My thoughts exactly. Watching from Zambia, Africa.
You bet helps fall asleep as well
My doctor prescribed me a sleeping tablet once! Never again😵😈 now I listen to these uploads and end up sleeping like a baby😁👍
I wonder what people were doing before the Internet to develop a sound sleep?
@@honestghamdi1053 not sleeping well!😁
Why don't parents teach their kids not to open their houses doors to the strangers at all?
I admire the mother of the kidnapper for coming forward and informing the authorities that her son was probably the culprit. I cannot imagine how difficult it must’ve been for her.
All too often you’ll see parents of criminals who either do not see who their child really is, or they just don’t want to see. Perhaps they feel guilty or responsible in some way. Chris’s Watt’s mother, or Casey Anthony’s mother are fairly decent examples.
This is what every parents fear.theres a lot of sick people out there.my kids are all grown but I still worry about them and my grandkids.
It's what I worry about too. And the problem is not just these sickos but also the child trafficking thing, which only compounds the whole problem manifold. Only solution is to be extra careful about what your children's activities and general life and routines. And of course pray!
Among the very few cases with a good outcome. Hope she receives the healing, love and care she her well deserves.
We usually don’t get these awesome outcomes. Teach all your kids to never open the doors or windows. Whoever is allowed in has keys
Exactly.
Even when I am doing yard work, I carry the keys with me. I tell my daughters they do not need to answer the door. I have an emergency key with my neighbours in case I lose it or forget it.
The only mistake was letting the abductor know the parents were away. It would have been better to say "My dad will be home in 10 minutes and you can talk to him then". I'd also have insisted on the girls coming with me, or getting the pizza delivered. It's a pity they didn't have relatives close by to stay with or at least check on the girls, and an emergency number for the girls to call if they had any concerns.
Kudos to everyone involved in helping find a missing a child!!
FINALLY a happy ending...
WOW ! I was bracing for the worst case scenario and then they found her - ALIVE ! Seriously some extremely good people in that Sherriff's office and in the town to come together and search for her.
Thank you!!
Love to see them get caught and the child saved.
I’m truly so happy to hear a happy ending on FBI Files. My heart shatters every story I listen to and it is nice to know that there are good stories. I can’t imagine the poor children and the trauma they experienced and the guilt the poor 16 year old girl might feel. I hope she knows she didn’t cause it or do anything.
This is exactly why I taught my kids to not open the door when I’m gone, and to most certainly never tell someone that they’re home alone. How terrifying. Is it just me or is it weird that the parents went away for Fourth of July weekend without their kids?
Not really. In the 80's and 90's most kids were at home alone very often. People overly trusted other people back then.
Lady get a clue and stop blaming the parents and putting yourself on a pedestal. Show some compassion for these parents instead of insinuate your a better parent. Shame on you imagine what these people were going thru. Your differently mother of the year. 🤮🤮🤮
@@robincurtis8661 do you feel better now? I’m not sure how learning from other people’s mistakes means I’m putting myself on a pedestal. Your last sentence makes no sense, btw.
I agree. I literally thought the same exact thing. I would never leave my kids alone let alone on a holiday. Where I go, they go.
Right??? I was a kid in the 80's to early 90's and the only time my parents went out of town without me and my older sister was when I was 16...almost 17 and my older sister was 18. It was for an overnight baseball tournament an hour and a half away and they took our 12 yr old sister, 10 yr old brother and 7 yr old sister with them. Both my older sister and I had part time jobs and had to work. It was literally the only time they went out of town without me. 🤣🤣🤣 None of my friends' parents ever went out of town without their kids either except for one. Unfortunately, that girl was a full blown alcoholic by 18-19 years old and actually ended up severely injuring an elderly man on Christmas eve while drunk driving when she was about 30. He died several weeks later from his injuries. But thats another story, I guess. 🥺🥺🥺
This narrator is by far, the best - his voice makes me want to watch every episode there is.
Anthony Call.
These people seem like they did an excellent job! They kept him running and wore him out. The sentence he got was also awesome! Bravo!
Incredible!! The mother calling police in believing it was her son, did the right thing and that most certainly would be a difficult decision for many parents out there...
So glad the little girl was found alive.
💗🦋💗
Awesome to see the community to get involved. God bless everyone.
It literally brought tears to my eyes seeing this brave girl coming out of woods! Bless her soul n all those who involved in the search !
Bring us some documentaries that victims still alive not always at the end they die
Reality is real fonem 💰
One the best channel ever. The way they show us the whole story is incredible. Love the team and keep it up.
I am so joyful that this FBI File has a happy and successful ending.
Goosebumps!! Congratulations 👏🏽💕. Brilliant episode!! Well done, Officers & all those involved.👏🏽🏆💕
Yes....💭
“Thank you...’Daddy!’”👏🏽💕🏆
Love Australia 🇦🇺
🖤💛❤️
PS: ...💭 it’s better than watching the present day American politics.
Thanks to all the great people who chipped in...shows how important the community is when it comes to law enforcement...hope the girl is living her dream now...wishing her success and peace
Watching from Nairobi Kenya. At least it didn't end in tears
“It will end in tears” 😀
Kenyan in Newyork watching
Nairobian watching too
Kenya ni safe aki
Oh, man, the bit when the searchers yell "There she is! There she is!" got me 😭
Amazing
Pretty crazy, that is one lucky girl to make it back. So so so many dont.
I feel the punishment for harming a child should be so horrific and terrifying that these lowlife monsters wouldn't dare take the chance. I feel like that would be the only way to stop these psychopaths, or at least most of them.
Cochran was eligible for parole last year, 2020, but I found nothing that said that he was. They didn't mention in this show that she had been sexually assaulted, and that it affected the rest of her life, including drug addiction and homelessness. This monster needs to remain in prison.
Many homeless people (all genders) are survivors… without support many will also start self medicating, that doesn’t mean they are any less of victims. Please show compassion to those living on the streets, they were like you once and you can just as easily become like them.
@@healgoth How did I show lack of compassion?
I am so sorry she has not been able to recover from this trauma. Maybe she will eventually. Her life isn't over yet.
Where is the credible article link to support your comment as fact, about her alleged SA, and allegedl drug addicted hard life the young girl supposedly had after her abduction. That's a very sad statement to make and you don't put anything in a comment where people can go research the information themselves.
@@comegetthiscommentary I don't waste my time lying. This was over a year ago. The research came from googling as I always do. Where are you from? Nowhere that I have seen regularly sites the articles where they got the info from. If I give info, it's because the info is there.
That poor girl, but thanks to the efforts of these fine folks who didn't give up, she was rescued. Also, hats off to the mom who had to give her son up. That couldn't have been easy. What a terrible thing, but it could have been even worse.
The quick action of the little friend kind of make a difference who knows if she didn't go hide in the closet what would have occured he probable would have taken all three and finish them off I'm in tears she survive this ordeal
Chills ran over me when I realised that this poor girl was found alive. I'm sure it must have been a long road for some recovery, but she was saved. 💗 So happy for her family. The police and volunteers did a super job, and this individual's mother was more worried about this girl's safety, than attempting to cover her son. No matter what, this had a happy ending. First time I see this in a story like this one. Wow.
Before watching the video, I thought the case was about Polly Klaas because her picture was in the thumbnail.
She has a life long battle ahead of her. Sweetie you are going to make it through this. I know some days are going to be harder than others, but when you need help don’t be afraid to ask for it. You don’t have to fight emotional battles alone. I hope you are well and you have more good moments than bad ones in the years that come.
This is the first one of these I've seen where they found the person alive. Feels good man
I cried at last...very nostalgic....the girl was found alive ...thanks all who participated...love you all ...good work
This is why public help is so much needed is every case. We could be the ONE person who makes a difference. Never think there is enough people out looking for someone and that you won’t make a difference, because you could very well be the one person who DOES!!
Had this man not got up and put himself in the search WHO KNOWS!!❤️ I applaud him so, so much and the mother who turned her son is right away and didn’t hesitate!!!
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING ❤️
I grew up in America and have nothing but respect for the cops there, dont get carried away with what you see online in isolated cases, in general most law enforcement in the US are professional and helpful. Most of these people join the force to do good and serve despite living in a country where everyone is carrying a piece.
thank God. thank you FBI. I am so happy. I was holding my breath, almost did not want to continue. God protect out kids. I really come to the point. where I want cameras all over on every light post. just for this.
I totally agree on this. Just like in Europe .. We should have more camera/video surveillance. I'm sorry about the Big Brother is watching feel. But criminals are all over...predators never stop searching for prey..never stop looking for an opportunity. For those who can afford personal surveillance for their homes..do it. And I feel for any business regardless of what it is it should be the law that a decent system be installed and maintained.
I would be interested to know how many percentage of crime happens due to the system letting abductors out of jail after they commit a crime. If it's matter of money and space than it's really sad and stupid. If that man was still in prison or was under psychiatric care with potentially positive outcome (if not, he shouldn't be released), this tragedy as well as many others would not need to happen.
Back here for "Fawma head of the FBI's New Yawk awfice"
The best part of the show!
Truth 😁
Yup☺️
luv dat guy!
🤣🤣
great episode, kept me glued to the story. it was wonderful to see all that came together, then somebody at the end was peeling onions
This world is getting eviler by the hour and by the day. Not even your neighbours u can trust like u once did before 🤦🏽♂️
I agree, we are getting worse, but also this is a case almost older than me, 1994. 5 year old have iPhones now, but it isn’t stopping the evil.
I got goose bumps ,then bawled when she came out. Thank You,Lord, thank you mother of perp, thank you officers, thank you everyone else and thank you, Polly. ❤😔😊
Great Guy's who helped to find missing girl and response was extra ordinary. I wish every country can do like that and make this earth for us a living Haven.
Can really feel the emotions of the police officers and the community. I also wanted the little girl to be found alive. I so cried when she was. Imagine how the parents cried. These men are so evil and he deserved all those 106 years in prison. I always say if someone does a felon and tries to hide it then they are fully aware that what they have done is wrong and should be punished fully. No mental excuses. Thank you officers for getting her home and the members of that community that helped.
You
The parents take a holiday and leave 3 girls in a house alone?.
Different times. I was left home alone for a week or two at a time, ran a few miles to the grocery store on foot by myself to pick up milk and bread, etc when I was only 8 years old. Was it safe? Probably not. But poor families in rural areas have to make due.
Of course, it's stories such as the one here being heavily televised the last couple of decades that has lead to people not doing * this * so much.
They weren’t all 12 years old. The oldest was 16 years old. There are several things that they could/should have done differently. A responsible 16 year old is old enough to babysit her 12 year old sister and a responsible 12 year old is old enough to stay home alone for 20 minutes. The 12 year old was obviously not responsible enough though because she shouldn’t have ever answered the door.
I raised my brother when I was six years old he was 2+ his mom was alive and his dad, however I didn't want any of my misfortune growing up,to befall him , anyhow back then was a happier time, the only horrors were in television now!!! they've moved in our churches/ homes/schools and even our loved ones, but for some reason we're all still glad to be here🤔
They need to get slapped
sad but there are many parents like this.
Very good judgement 106 years. Thank you very much judge.
I'm a papaw x 7, and 67; year's old, but when it showed that young girl alive walking thru the field I started crying. So thankful.
Best episode I’ve seen on here. Nice work
From all The FBI Files shows that I have seen, this one is the one with a great and happy ending. I am glad this girl was found alive and well despite of what she went through. It could have been worse. God was looking after her and so her Guardian Angel. God bless her always.
I don’t watch network TV anymore but I will always love this show and Forensic Files til the casket drops 👌🏼
Love these episodes... But that's the second time that loud f**King noise has nearly gave me a heart attack. Last time I'm thinking it's my HDMI cable for longer than I'd like to admit. Suppose adds to the drama of it all though lol
No kidding. My son and I jumped!
Me too, I screamed
I nearly had an accident! It's not the first time on this channel that's happened. I have headphones on too, screamed and woke my hub with a fright also... you can imagine how well that went..🤦♀️😳🤣🤣
Were already on edge!😄
Shit that happened as I was reading ur comment 😅 made me jolt
Why were the parents vacationing while their daughters were left behind. Doesn't make one damn bit of sense to me.
Agree Clyde!!!
this was 1994.. they had their oldest daughter who was 17 looking after their youngest, staying at home watching movies and eating pizza. this was a very small and rural community, low crime rate, and they were gone only for the weekend, so 2 days. i don't think its their parents fault. they probably worked their butts off and just needed some time for themselves. the fault is only on this sick man.
@@VeigaCatarinaify I disagree. I have four kids ranging from age 30 to 13 and I work long hours. My wife and I have never required nor wanted time away from our children. Everyone is different, I'm not blaming the parents, but if they had taken their kids with them this wouldn't have happened. And the show states they were on VACATION. I don't see where it said they were only gone for the weekend. Vacation to me is more than a couple of days.
@@clydemoreno7330 they said a long 4th of the July weekend
@@papokrueger3340 bottom line had they taken their kids with them she would still be alive. period. And who wants to spend a major holiday away from their children anyway?? bullshit.