He Burned his House Down with his Wife Inside

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  • Опубліковано 17 бер 2022
  • In a small town in Kansas, the Seacat family, Brett, Vashti and their two children, happily lived. One early morning a fire destroyed the home, with Vashti still inside. Brett was quick to say she had started it herself, she had been suffering. However, sure didn't look that way.
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  • @keithdevlin1
    @keithdevlin1 2 роки тому +257

    *Kudos to the judge for remaining composed during that tirade and for not throwing the gavel at Brett's prodigious melon.*

    • @kimcwhite6509
      @kimcwhite6509 2 роки тому +9

      Kevin, you should see the Wisconsin judge sentencing Chandler Halderson (young man who killed his parents, dismembered them, and scattered them around) yesterday! Mike made a video about Chandler about a month ago. The judge was so composed. I wasn't sure I wanted to watch for the length of time it was, but the crime was particularly hideous. After watching the trial, I needed to see the sentencing. It was fantastic!👏

    • @sunshine3914
      @sunshine3914 2 роки тому +16

      Just letting him dig his own grave.
      I would have countered with, “Dude, have you listened to your 911 call?!”.

    • @keithdevlin1
      @keithdevlin1 2 роки тому +3

      @@kimcwhite6509 Thanks for the recommendation Kim!

    • @OURWORLD4EVER
      @OURWORLD4EVER 2 роки тому +3

      😂😂

    • @Faristol7
      @Faristol7 2 роки тому +4

      Keith: He 'threw the gavel' at him just by the look he gave him as he sentenced him!

  • @somethingelse4424
    @somethingelse4424 2 роки тому +111

    "Brett Seacat knows that Brett Seacat didn't do what they say Brett Seacat did."
    -Brett Seacat

    • @ysph
      @ysph Рік тому +4

      Kick 'is ass, Sea Bass!

    • @SuzieQGirl
      @SuzieQGirl 2 місяці тому +2

      😂👊😂

    • @somethingelse4424
      @somethingelse4424 2 місяці тому

      @@SuzieQGirl 👊

    • @JoBlo321
      @JoBlo321 26 днів тому

      Brett Seacat thinks very highly of Brett Seacat and doesn't think anyone would have the gull to find Brett Seacat Guilty!
      I don't think anyone thinks as highly of Brett than Brett himself!

  • @IsisNiko
    @IsisNiko 2 роки тому +427

    "I fought HARD... to keep us together" *never goes to marriage counseling*

    • @MichaelAS-el1xo
      @MichaelAS-el1xo Рік тому +3

      Marriage counseling is known to be unfair towards the men in the marriage.

    • @alekhidell3644
      @alekhidell3644 Рік тому +32

      @@MichaelAS-el1xo Really? "Known" by whom, and in what sense?

    • @MichaelAS-el1xo
      @MichaelAS-el1xo Рік тому

      @@alekhidell3644
      By anyone who has ever been involved and by the countless men who are demonized by marriage counselors.
      If you don't know this you haven't been paying attention.

    • @alekhidell3644
      @alekhidell3644 Рік тому +12

      @@MichaelAS-el1xo You're right, I haven't been paying attention - no reason to. So I'll have to take your word for it. I just have a thing about anecdotal evidence being asserted as something that's "known" as if it were established fact.

    • @MichaelAS-el1xo
      @MichaelAS-el1xo Рік тому +1

      @@alekhidell3644
      I have a problem with people who speak on things they admittedly don't pay attention to.
      The diamond industry throws away billions of diamonds every year too. That's known and established.
      Wanna speak on that too?

  • @cindyweir9645
    @cindyweir9645 2 роки тому +159

    Wow, the things he said to the judge who had yet to sentenced him shows the depravity of this narcissist. Thanks Mike

    • @antpaste
      @antpaste Рік тому +11

      The judges response was perfect.

  • @rars0n
    @rars0n 2 роки тому +2333

    She filed for divorce days before "killing herself" by shooting herself and setting the house on fire. Yeah, as soon as you hear she filed for divorce just days prior, you know exactly what happened.

    • @coleworld4385
      @coleworld4385 2 роки тому +132

      And, why do both? Most mothers would not do this in a place where her children might happen to walk in on her. Most mothers also would not destroy the home of her children. Most mothers want life to continue as normal as possible without her in it. This man is just disgusting.

    • @DemocracyOfficer2485
      @DemocracyOfficer2485 2 роки тому +8

      You haven’t watched a lot of crime cases have you? That is totally reasonable for a person commiting a crime. May not apply for this case but ya mothers kill their children a lot.

    • @DemocracyOfficer2485
      @DemocracyOfficer2485 2 роки тому +10

      @@coleworld4385 no lol literally no being a mother doesn’t change it. Check other nurse stories and crime statistics.

    • @milojohnson6068
      @milojohnson6068 2 роки тому +25

      So she filed for divorce, shot herself and burned the joint down? That's hardcore.

    • @kateqaysaneah5979
      @kateqaysaneah5979 2 роки тому +41

      Plus, have you ever tried burning a house down WITHOUT a fresh bullet wound? It’s nearly impossible!

  • @SerenityChaos1975
    @SerenityChaos1975 2 роки тому +639

    This guy is one of the most delusional and despicable narcissists I have ever seen and I watch a lot of true crime. Poor Vashti, she almost managed to get away from and start a new life. RIP

    • @razztazz1982
      @razztazz1982 2 роки тому +75

      The arrogant way he was bully pointing at that Investigator who accused him, you just know he's most likely mistreated many in the custody of his authoritive position.

    • @Heathcoatman
      @Heathcoatman 2 роки тому +29

      Yep, which is why he became law enforcement

    • @claudiat.2662
      @claudiat.2662 2 роки тому +7

      We love you too Mikey!

    • @markmike7933
      @markmike7933 2 роки тому +1

      Almost only counts in nuclear wars :)

    • @tinawindham6958
      @tinawindham6958 2 роки тому +1

      Horseshoes

  • @claymac7895
    @claymac7895 2 роки тому +115

    You can see his instant reaction to being challenged is to get aggressive and bully his way out of it. He’s pointing his finger in the detectives face and scolding him and you can kind of see in the middle of it he catches himself and realizes he can’t intimidate homicide detectives.

    • @fabiwilliams4644
      @fabiwilliams4644 Рік тому +6

      He's trying to take back control when the finger's been pointed in his direction

    • @jessicamazariegos749
      @jessicamazariegos749 11 місяців тому +6

      I have a feeling he wasn’t very likeable in the department

  • @DocBree13
    @DocBree13 2 роки тому +161

    “This is what a crazy person does.” That was the only truthful thing he said in that interview.

    • @danayager
      @danayager Рік тому +5

      A common theme of crime shows is how ‘normal’ the murderer seemed. He would know this being a cop.

  • @maxheadroom4659
    @maxheadroom4659 2 роки тому +388

    What an ego on Brett. You can tell by how he points his finger at interrogators and the open contempt in court. Narcissism. This is exactly the kind of dude you do NOT want as a police officer.

    • @milojohnson6068
      @milojohnson6068 2 роки тому +8

      Yo Max whatever happened to your girl Maxine Legroom? Just asking for a friend.

    • @Kari.F.
      @Kari.F. 2 роки тому +22

      Police officer OR spouse. Or neighbor or coworker or...

    • @jennross6466
      @jennross6466 2 роки тому +22

      In the photos of him he looked so smug and full of himself. UGH.

    • @CommieCrab
      @CommieCrab 2 роки тому +11

      Acab

    • @BAW47
      @BAW47 2 роки тому +2

      🎯

  • @lain.MC.O
    @lain.MC.O 2 роки тому +669

    I love the judge in this case. Not bothering to respond to this idiot's accusations because they are "bizarre," and then making direct eye contact when handing down the sentence. 👏🏻

    • @PaulNunez404
      @PaulNunez404 2 роки тому +21

      As he should

    • @rickyah-see8555
      @rickyah-see8555 2 роки тому +10

      Agreed

    • @edgaralanfrog
      @edgaralanfrog 2 роки тому +60

      He was just like, “I’m not even gonna bother answering that nonsense. Good luck in prison.”

    • @michritch3493
      @michritch3493 2 роки тому +9

      @@edgaralanfrog 😂🤣👍🏻

    • @missj2045
      @missj2045 2 роки тому +23

      Yes, that was stone cold. Good for that judge.

  • @TheTenthDoctorandHisTardis
    @TheTenthDoctorandHisTardis 9 місяців тому +10

    It’s always a good idea to tell the judge he framed you right before he sentences you. 😂

  • @patriciatutaki3322
    @patriciatutaki3322 2 роки тому +110

    Isn't it amazing how his family, or more specifically his brother, would try to defend the indefensible, and even lie under oath about his sister inlaws state of mind ... especially as he must know of her love for her kids, and what a vindictive prick his brother can be?

    • @Rugelacharugula
      @Rugelacharugula Рік тому

      The same vindictive prick he's defending. Apples and the tree and all that.

    • @robsengahay5614
      @robsengahay5614 Рік тому +6

      Their parents did an amazing job.

    • @miogi0072
      @miogi0072 Рік тому +1

      And that's stating it mildly!

  • @sunnyboknow
    @sunnyboknow 2 роки тому +571

    A narcissist never wants the kids out of love and or protection, it’s to consistently fight and torture the other person.

    • @TeemoQuinton
      @TeemoQuinton 2 роки тому +8

      Must be why so many woman do that to the kids in divorce proceedings... dude its excessively common

    • @shydreamguyman4098
      @shydreamguyman4098 2 роки тому +1

      Then Why do women almost always end up with the kids in a divorce ?

    • @mjamja1061
      @mjamja1061 2 роки тому +6

      and use the poor kids as pawns😔

    • @mandarina4157
      @mandarina4157 2 роки тому

      The moronity of these responses… Up until the beginning of the 20th century, it was men that got the custody most of time, because women were literally not allowed to own shit or have money etc in order to take care of the children. It is only with the emancipation of women and the beginning of WW1 (where all the responsibilities that men had until that moment were put on women, or else the society would collapse on itself, since most men went to war), that it was decided that hey, just let’s make women take care of the kids. And then it became the norm, because of the whole ‘maternal figure’ bs. Y’all comments only show how much hatred you have for women, responding completely unrelated bs to the original comment. PS: even when given custody, most women do not literally withhold kids from their exes, like this man said he would do. Y’all clowns

    • @rosenrot234
      @rosenrot234 Рік тому

      I had a buddy once. Their Dad was a narcissist but I guess their narcissism translated to "I made these kids so they are perfect and I love them very much" instead of what narcs usually do.

  • @thandocezula9219
    @thandocezula9219 2 роки тому +326

    I love how the judge didn't even bother responding to his nonsensical utterances and instead let the gavel do the talking on his behalf!

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy 2 роки тому +17

      That was the best response.

    • @bbe3034
      @bbe3034 2 роки тому +25

      Yes, he’s pretty stupid, too. He talks to the Judge like that and then he gets life in prison with no chance of parole.

    • @angelad7302
      @angelad7302 2 роки тому +15

      So satisfying.

    • @Truthall
      @Truthall 2 роки тому +1

      BUT HE DID RUNN FOR ELECTION

    • @milojohnson6068
      @milojohnson6068 2 роки тому +4

      I also let my gavel do the talking.

  • @jessicagriffith1593
    @jessicagriffith1593 2 роки тому +35

    Vashti was a regular customer at a store I used to work at in Wichita. This story shocked me when it happened. So completely senseless.

  • @davidreppert4216
    @davidreppert4216 2 роки тому +201

    I live in the county this happened. He was seen buying gasoline an hour or two before the fire. He was also investigated involving a death in a Sedgwick County Jail of a drunk person while he was law enforcement there. I think the guy slipped and fell repeatedly.

    • @virgomoons
      @virgomoons Рік тому +31

      Sounds like she wasn't his first murder, terrifying

    • @iamwandaful1829
      @iamwandaful1829 Рік тому +20

      I wish this info could have been in the report. I guess the smoke I was smelling was the smoke he was blowing up our arses! Thank you for this post.

    • @abegarfield7031
      @abegarfield7031 Рік тому +23

      I think the cheese fell off his cracker a long time ago.

    • @your_belief_vs_everything
      @your_belief_vs_everything Рік тому

      Sedgwick Co jail is notorious for abuse and mistreatment of inmates. They regularly housed up to 20 females in 1 holding cell for days at a time.

    • @Littlexlittle.
      @Littlexlittle. Рік тому

      So at first I was on the fence, this tipped me to the other side for sure.

  • @simonaclutter3138
    @simonaclutter3138 2 роки тому +1952

    I don’t think I’d be able to handle these stories without the humor. They are so dark and twisted. You are an incredible story teller. Thank you Mike

    • @jamilacole7602
      @jamilacole7602 2 роки тому +8

      Ok:)❤❤❤❤❤

    • @antoniopodesta8738
      @antoniopodesta8738 2 роки тому +46

      The first time I watched one of these videos I was offended by the humour. Talking about people being murdered and having a laugh was not my cup of tea, but now I agree with you. The jokes makes the storylines much easier to the ear.

    • @22ergie
      @22ergie 2 роки тому +10

      100...

    • @DPSFSU
      @DPSFSU 2 роки тому +10

      Ya, real life can be a little..too real sometimes. Jokes aren't always needed. Especially in serious cases. I know what you mean though.

    • @valerielevasseur8674
      @valerielevasseur8674 2 роки тому +31

      I’ve taken most true crime out of my routine since I noticed it was stressing me out. Mike stays, because the humour comes with compassion, which together make it possible to find insight in the ruins.

  • @darknebula310
    @darknebula310 2 роки тому +688

    Mike is the absolute boss of corny humor and we are all here for it 🙌

    • @colt_of_the_occult
      @colt_of_the_occult 2 роки тому +12

      100% here for it!

    • @commandershepard9601
      @commandershepard9601 2 роки тому +18

      I had a thought for a scary movie scene. A serial killer is recording his latest kill, in the background you hear the theme music for this UA-cam channel, as the killer kills the victim they turn the camera around and say "Here's another one for you Mike, give it a goo"

    • @kristiskinner8542
      @kristiskinner8542 2 роки тому +13

      @@commandershepard9601 ya gotta work "tree" in there somehow lol

    • @commandershepard9601
      @commandershepard9601 2 роки тому +3

      @@kristiskinner8542 lmao will do.

    • @bekkismith5643
      @bekkismith5643 2 роки тому +7

      It's Irish humour
      Not remotely corney

  • @void9938
    @void9938 Рік тому +210

    It's so amusing how narcissists always presume that others act with the same motivations they do.

    • @heatherlindsey971
      @heatherlindsey971 Рік тому +23

      “The thief is always afraid of being robbed.” - Someone

    • @LaylaSpellwind
      @LaylaSpellwind Рік тому +11

      Narcissistic personality disorder can make empathy very hard. Imagining what motivates others just doesn't cross your mind.

    • @claudiacolletti6230
      @claudiacolletti6230 Рік тому

      @@heatherlindsey971 ķ

    • @sammi3933
      @sammi3933 Рік тому +3

      it’s human nature, most people just assume everyone sees things the way they do, because that’s the only perspective they think of. I feel like you have to realize that other people have different point of views due to experiences/genetics to be able to not be blinded by your own point of view

    • @darkhorse7460
      @darkhorse7460 Рік тому +1

      Until it's NOT amusing...

  • @Witchofthewoods.
    @Witchofthewoods. 2 роки тому +82

    Boy, he REALLY thought this one out didn't he. He just forgot about no smoke in her lungs, someone possibly hearing a gunshot, no injuries from the fire when he's carrying her body... 🙄 A case of a true narcissist. If I can't have you, no one will. I hope her children are thriving in this world with family that truly loves them.

  • @nrvouspotatoe1519
    @nrvouspotatoe1519 2 роки тому +187

    I love it when they refer to themselves in the third person. It's like the royal 'we'. Just adds a little more narcissism to the whole deal.

  • @dicruz8536
    @dicruz8536 2 роки тому +227

    OOOhhh, this guy is a real psycho. That statement he read in court was full of manipulative venom, which he thought an 'innocent',' good' man would be feeling...all self-righteous and vindictive, but it's not what an innocent man, who lost his wife tragically, would be saying at all. He is SO guilty and the most horrid type of pscho. Thanks so much, Mike, for bringing these stories to life.

    • @direktive4
      @direktive4 2 роки тому +15

      fits the bill when you remember he was a cop

    • @snowy7408
      @snowy7408 2 роки тому

      I disagree.. there is so much that was left out.
      1) where are the fingerprints stating that he wrote it both the letter or cover of the diary.. there isn't any.
      2) if he and his kid's were sleeping on the couch and smelled smoke why wouldn't he take his boy's and himself ou.
      3) if you have a upstairs of the house blazing with fire, how are you going to get upstairs while getting chokes out with flames and smoke. You're not going to be able to do that.
      4) once again no fingerprints on the diary or gas can that proves that this guy did it.. especially when he couldn't get upstairs..
      Would you be able to climb a set of stairs when there is smoke all around you? And seeing that the upstairs was totally engulfed with flames.. you wouldn't be able too. A person can only go so far without being engulfed with smoke..
      Lots of things to think about..

    • @cosmokwong1262
      @cosmokwong1262 2 роки тому +7

      No wonder she wanted a divorce, everything out of his mouth was shit.

    • @christinesbetterknitting4533
      @christinesbetterknitting4533 2 роки тому +12

      @@snowy7408 You are skipping over the clear and consistent motive and vicious attitude he displayed towards her even after his children were motherless. Means, motive and opportunity, along with witnesses of his handling of the journal at his workplace settles the case without doubt. Don't need fingerprints to seal his guilt.

    • @direktive4
      @direktive4 2 роки тому +4

      @@snowy7408 fire likely destroyed fingerprints where it was hottest, and it's possible he forced her to write the final page under duress.

  • @froznpyro
    @froznpyro 2 роки тому +42

    This was a pretty wild happening, even crazier to see Mike cover it. Never knew anyone that had a positive thing to say about the guy even before this all went down.

  • @dial_onn
    @dial_onn Рік тому +16

    "If that's your big problem. I think your ok. Trust me, your fine."
    You'll never truly know how many were in need of those words of encouragement.

  • @lifewithrini
    @lifewithrini 2 роки тому +100

    lmao the absolute audacity of this man- imagine that if he's saying this stuff to the court and to the judge, what did he say behind closed doors? This man was clearly abusive. In the interrogation he made it so obvious he planned it and had to calm himself down more than once, one time mentioning how he made it clear to Vashti that he would "fight for his children" but I think it's pretty obvious he left that part out and simply told her that under no circumstances would he not get them. She was right to fear for her life.

  • @ginger7344
    @ginger7344 2 роки тому +125

    Our boys looking fine today 🥰
    I’ve never seen a creator as adored by such faithful fans. You can really feel the love in the comment section.

    • @troods8110
      @troods8110 2 роки тому +4

      Right? Nice shirt, looking very spify!

    • @Torahboy1
      @Torahboy1 2 роки тому +4

      Mike’s a total knob-throb. I’m tempted to start my own killing spree, just so he would ‘do’ me.
      Let’s give it a goo!

    • @ginger7344
      @ginger7344 2 роки тому +2

      @@Torahboy1 lol I’ve never heard “knob throb” before 🤣🤣

  • @TrueCrime_n_Controversy
    @TrueCrime_n_Controversy Рік тому +19

    Vashti was the most amazing person and mother. The way Brett really believed he would get away with this and that the world would believe him makes me sick. To make matters worse the boys still don’t have a relationship with Vashtis family. They are 14 and 16 now.

  • @jroeglin0729
    @jroeglin0729 Рік тому +4

    There is no way this woman would have killed herself and also risked killing her own kids by setting the house on fire. I didn't even need to hear any evidence against him to know he did it. What a pos.

  • @jeniphirtaylor-mcintire81
    @jeniphirtaylor-mcintire81 2 роки тому +70

    Did anyone on earth with connected brain cells actually believe for one single second that a woman with two little kids who had just filed for divorce found dead in a housefire from multiple gunshot wounds had killed HERSELF??? I never cease to be amazed by how these men think they are so damn smart *they'll* be the one to get away with killing their spouse.

    • @TheSunnydaze13
      @TheSunnydaze13 2 роки тому +6

      due to stigma regarding womens mental health aka “hysteria” back in the day. absolutely negating all the contextual clues and only focusing that she had struggled in the PAST so she MUST be crazy. it’s crazy the mental gymnastics some of these men go through

    • @bry4095
      @bry4095 2 роки тому +2

      A gunshot wound.

    • @blurrypotato4573
      @blurrypotato4573 2 роки тому +3

      @@bry4095 she was shot multiple times

    • @bry4095
      @bry4095 2 роки тому

      @@blurrypotato4573 Says what your delusions?

    • @gaaraxnaru
      @gaaraxnaru 2 роки тому +2

      I agree, but the multiple gunshot wounds was due to the fire setting the gun off, not Brett.

  • @magsandcheese9405
    @magsandcheese9405 2 роки тому +18

    Hearing you say “Hey you, and welcome!” makes my day every time 😭

  • @Thatgirl1976
    @Thatgirl1976 Рік тому +10

    So funny at the end when he said “he would have gotten away with it if it weren’t for the pesky police investigation” I almost expected him to say “if it weren’t for these pesky kids” haha

  • @Pepper888
    @Pepper888 Рік тому +10

    This reminds me of the unsolved case of Nanette Krentel.
    Horrible fire and her Fire Chief husband really pushing that it was an accident...until they find a bullet in her head.
    Still no arrests. The entire local community believes there is a cover up going on because of Steven Krentel's position.

  • @MickMcGarnackle
    @MickMcGarnackle 2 роки тому +1056

    Mike, I have a request: Please do a video about the murder of Jaren Lockhart. She was a dancer who worked in a club in the French Quarter in New Orleans. She was killed and dismembered by Terry Speaks and Margaret Sanchez.
    Margaret Sanchez had not only been friends with Addie Hall (a girl who several years prior was killed and dismembered in NOLA by a guy named Zack Bowen -- they found her remains in an apartment above Marie Labeau's Voodoo Shop), but she was also the stepsister of one of my closest friends back during my high school/college days. Believe me when I tell you that she was the last person that I or anyone who knew her around that period of her life would've expected to be involved in a murder. I've read multiple articles about the case, but I believe that you could turn up a lot of information about the case, the victim, and the perpetrators that many of us are not aware of.
    Please consider this request, especially since you have so few videos about cases in the New Orleans area and Louisiana in general.
    If this sounds like an interesting case to any of y'all in the comments section, please like this comment in the hopes that enough interest will convince Mike to make a video about this case.
    Either way, I'll always be a fan and I love love LOVE what you do, Mike. This is hands-down my favorite UA-cam channel, true crime genre or otherwise. You are a total pro at what you do, your delivery and editing are impeccable, you seem like a very likeable guy, and I hope you keep making these videos for as long as humanly possible. You've earned every single one of your 500M+ views. Thanks again for giving so many of us the chance to give these cases a goo!

    • @shilobutton5485
      @shilobutton5485 2 роки тому +49

      I'm very interested in hearing about this. All the elements are there, even voodoo. I'm gonna Google it

    • @MickMcGarnackle
      @MickMcGarnackle 2 роки тому +24

      @@shilobutton5485 Wikipedia it too. Louisiana news outlets are notoriously light on the finer details of such cases.

    • @malcolmphillips9010
      @malcolmphillips9010 2 роки тому +19

      Yeah he should do this. I am surprised he hasn't seen this.

    • @annaverdin1939
      @annaverdin1939 2 роки тому

      Wanna hear some crazy shit???? I was in jail when Margaret Sanchez rolled into jail, and boy did she talk! Im pretty sure she was high of her ass on xanax or something and she had some tall tales to tell with her green ass hair!!!

    • @riggs20
      @riggs20 2 роки тому +27

      He has a large notebook of suggested cases. He’s shown it in a later video, but I can’t remember which one. I’m sure he’ll consider this one too, but there are a lot of other ones in there as well. It’s really sad when you think about how many cases are out there!

  • @nicholaswarren834
    @nicholaswarren834 2 роки тому +32

    "There is blood everywhere"
    "I wouldn't do this to my kids EVER"
    (Even if there's a fire)
    This dude is literally quoting step brothers

  • @LilAnnThrax
    @LilAnnThrax 2 роки тому +33

    As a mom who struggles with suicidal ideation I would *never* do something that could hurt my child. If it was just the gun shot, that's one thing but I don't see her starting a fire that could hurt or kill her kids.

    • @Chartoise
      @Chartoise Рік тому +9

      You should try to get some help for your suicidal feelings. There are very smart people who are thouroughly trained to help you. And they really can.
      If you have a leaky roof, you call a roofer. If you have a toothache, you call the dentist. You should not treat this problem differently. Just call the professional. They can help you.
      I hope the best for you.

    • @LilAnnThrax
      @LilAnnThrax Рік тому +14

      @@Chartoise it was extremely awesome of you to take the time out of your day to comment. Thank you. Funny enough about a month after posting this comment I checked myself into a treatment center for my depression and SI. They helped me a lot. Yesterday I felt *happy* for a brief moment. I hadn't felt that inner happy for years. I hope Good things come for both of us!!

    • @mariatorres9789
      @mariatorres9789 Рік тому

      Women kill their kids & themselves so the time. They can't stand the thought of what might happen to them, once they aren't there to protect them.

  • @melissamorton1282
    @melissamorton1282 Рік тому +6

    What a tragic story but not surprising since she was trying to get away from him and that's when partners like him pounce. Those poor babies lost their mother 😔

  • @XavierIsraelMatamoros
    @XavierIsraelMatamoros 2 роки тому +275

    Tazing an old man who already has his arm twisted behind his back. Yeah, he's not a psychopath capable of killing his wife.

    • @SaviorInTheSun
      @SaviorInTheSun 2 роки тому +14

      That's exactly what I as thinking! The old man was under control, no longer resisting, all while Brett is fumbling with his stun gun and shot him after he has already given up. Asshole!

    • @amityislandchum
      @amityislandchum 2 роки тому +13

      Domestic abuse and murder is so common among cops. They're all more than capable of it for sure.

    • @Crazyjn
      @Crazyjn 2 роки тому +5

      An old man with a gun. Did you not listen or are you deaf? Obviously guy is crazy for killing his wife, but doesn’t have anything to do with him tackling a older dude. The guy he tackled was older, but doesn’t mean he couldn’t and wouldn’t have killed everyone in that court. 🤷🏻‍♂️💯

    • @XavierIsraelMatamoros
      @XavierIsraelMatamoros 2 роки тому

      @@Crazyjn No, didn't hear it. Excuse me all to hell

    • @Benji-jj2bg
      @Benji-jj2bg 2 роки тому +1

      You ever try to detain someone? Lol go try let me know how that goes.

  • @irishrover2251
    @irishrover2251 2 роки тому +277

    I love how shy you were a couple of years ago and how we have watched you grow as a writer and presenter.
    You now own that screen and crack good old one liners better than any Irish man I know. SO well done Mike congrats ps. We love ya too.

    • @MrTaxiRob
      @MrTaxiRob 2 роки тому +9

      I do miss Captain Conspiracy tho

    • @YoureMrLebowski
      @YoureMrLebowski 2 роки тому +7

      @@MrTaxiRob me too. maybe the captain will make it a comeback

    • @ewetoo
      @ewetoo 2 роки тому +5

      yeah he's come a long way hasn't he

    • @chriskibodeaux9818
      @chriskibodeaux9818 2 роки тому +1

      I’ve watched his first to his most recent he was never shy!

    • @thegoodmommabear1001
      @thegoodmommabear1001 Рік тому

      Love your show Mike! Keep them coming and let’s always give it a gew! My favorite UA-cam channel ❤️

  • @tiarose7989
    @tiarose7989 Рік тому +25

    Pleading your “innocence” while referring to yourself in the third person is extremely off putting. Especially with his steady gaze at, what… Idk. But in my eyes, that’s something someone would say/do if their guilty as hell! He knows exactly what he did and believes he can get away with it. He is beyond pathetic. Period.

  • @IDontTalkToCops
    @IDontTalkToCops 10 місяців тому +2

    It’s crazy when you see him being interviewed and he show’s absolutely no trauma, sadness, or concern for his dead wife.

  • @mallorycannon3011
    @mallorycannon3011 2 роки тому +134

    I'm no psychiatrist or investigator, but when he said " I didn't do this. I wouldn't f*** my kids like this." I could see right through it. He's the worst liar ever.

    • @ash_tray
      @ash_tray 2 роки тому +10

      Right? Like instead of saying “I’m a cop, I would never take a human life especially not the love of my life and also risk killing my children.” It would’ve been much more believable

    • @excedrinworldwide
      @excedrinworldwide 2 роки тому +22

      Chris Watts-level acting

    • @ash_tray
      @ash_tray 2 роки тому +7

      @@excedrinworldwide for real! Barely even tried

    • @patj462
      @patj462 2 роки тому +3

      Thought the same - this is also the time he points his 'cop-finger' at the prosecutors
      A lot of cops/authorities react that way - if you DARE to confront them with their own obvious wrong-doings

    • @mallorycannon3011
      @mallorycannon3011 2 роки тому +1

      @@patj462 so true

  • @Undertaker67203
    @Undertaker67203 2 роки тому +150

    We live in Kingman County Kansas. My father was in law enforcement and knew Bret SeaCat’s father. My wife knew Vashti and was called for jury duty for this trial. Thankfully, the trial was postponed and she wasn’t called for the second round. This was a horrible case and I am so happy he will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

    • @SacredDreamer
      @SacredDreamer 2 роки тому +2

      You can keep her memory alive when you get involved in charity work xx

    • @acsentu8
      @acsentu8 2 роки тому +25

      I didn't think you could know the person, and sit on jury duty, even vicariously.

    • @Undertaker67203
      @Undertaker67203 2 роки тому +18

      @@acsentu8, she recieved a jury summons, she never sat on the jury. The trial was postponed and when a new set of jury summons went out, she did not receive one. Besides, with a county population of 7,300 people it’s likely there will always be some connections.

    • @julietteoscaralphanovember2223
      @julietteoscaralphanovember2223 2 роки тому +6

      Wouldn't your wife have to excuse herself if she was called again? Or are you allowed to know the person on trial and the victim? Wondering because I never heard of this coming up before

    • @Undertaker67203
      @Undertaker67203 2 роки тому +6

      @@julietteoscaralphanovember2223 , most likely. That was her plan anyway. She was happy when they postponed the trial

  • @DRB3three
    @DRB3three 2 роки тому +7

    You know you've been watching Mike's videos for awhile, when without even realizing it, you start using "I hear you barking big dog!" in conversations.

    • @JackieBlue65
      @JackieBlue65 10 місяців тому

      😂😂😂😂😂IKR😂😂😂

  • @lilinsulatorchick9665
    @lilinsulatorchick9665 Рік тому +6

    Oh Mike Mike Mike.. years ago when I started watching true crime on UA-cam, I found your channel and thought "wow, people pm UA-cam really bring it with the story telling and entertainment!" After scouring the internet, and watching countless hours of coverage, I have to say, everytime I come back to you, it's a breath of fresh air. Ur channel is so much better that 90% of the content out there. Your adorbs, love the jokes, and love your attitude =) thanks buddy

  • @dorothyhansen4374
    @dorothyhansen4374 2 роки тому +58

    Still amazed how many young people still keep journals or diaries...so helpful in murder mysteries.

    • @Benji-jj2bg
      @Benji-jj2bg 2 роки тому +5

      Mostly just people who go to therapy. It's a method therapists advise their patients to do.

  • @ShenanniegansGaming
    @ShenanniegansGaming 2 роки тому +88

    Thank you for using the victim's name in the title and not the murderer.
    All the light should shine on the victim. Monsters don't need any more attention.

  • @crawlinson7717
    @crawlinson7717 Рік тому +4

    Brett: " How dare you be smarter than me to see through my poorly thought out murder plot ! Damn you judge"

  • @janetshew5028
    @janetshew5028 2 роки тому +25

    It’s so amazing how wrongdoers in politics and crime seem to possess the need to either project their crimes into others or like our villain Brett Seacat - has the wherewithal during their 911 call to lay out their alibi. His 911 call alone raised our true crime alarms . Thanks for telling us another sad story while not leaving us depressed : You’ve definitely mastered the art form .

  • @seandelap6268
    @seandelap6268 2 роки тому +95

    Unfortunately its always the children who are caught in the middle of all this I don't understand how one parent could kill the other parent depriving the children of their mother if you love your children you wouldn't murder someone so precious to them and leaving them heartbroken and struggling to cope with their loss only an evil prick would do such a thing.

    • @annacostello5181
      @annacostello5181 2 роки тому +8

      They are beyond rational thinking.

    • @drsquashhead1656
      @drsquashhead1656 2 роки тому +4

      Exactly, a true loving parent would selflessly sacrifice anything and anyone.

    • @crazychase98
      @crazychase98 2 роки тому

      @@drsquashhead1656 sometimes its selfless to be selfish

    • @excedrinworldwide
      @excedrinworldwide 2 роки тому +4

      And it's like, congratulations, now those kids don't have either parent

    • @idorus
      @idorus 2 роки тому

      @@excedrinworldwide that always makes me so mad even though obviously they are scum and not right in the head but they know about other cases like this and it most likely will end up in them going to prison

  • @grettageragi9598
    @grettageragi9598 2 роки тому +34

    murderers always force themselves to breathe hard, act out of breath, but a person who’s really out of breath does not sound like they do. they should go sit in a pulmonologist’s office

  • @dennisfranklin6499
    @dennisfranklin6499 4 дні тому

    That lady was absolutely drop-dead gorgeous... God bless her precious babies. The whole situation is sad as hell

  • @kimberlyhayes6006
    @kimberlyhayes6006 2 роки тому +6

    “If you answered yes, you’re an idiot” your quotes never get old to me! 😂

  • @fantastictoad8853
    @fantastictoad8853 2 роки тому +628

    Vashtis mom Julie Forrest was my babysitter when I was little. Vashti was several years older than I was and when she would get home from school, we would go feed these baby raccoons they were caring for. She was someone I really looked up to.

    • @theladyinblack3055
      @theladyinblack3055 2 роки тому +26

      I’m so glad sorry for your loss!! Vashtis sounded like a wonderful woman! She seemed very kind from Mike’s story and your story about feeding the raccoons just confirms that!
      There was a big discussion in one of the threads as to whether people found Mike’s storytelling respectful to the victims and their families and friends. I would be very interested to hear your take on the matter, since you knew her and it seems you were fairly close at one time - if it’s not too much to ask of you.

    • @fantastictoad8853
      @fantastictoad8853 2 роки тому +55

      @@theladyinblack3055 Vashti was kind, beautiful, and popular. Her mother was amazing. Vashtis death wasn't the first tragedy Julie and the family had to endure. Julie's son and Vashti's brother older by two years Weston died in a terrible car crash in 1990. The family has been through a lot. After Vashti was killed, her siblings tried to get custody of her boys from Vashti's mother Julie. Julie wasn't having that though. She said they weren't fit to raise the boys. She's absolutely right! They were mainly after the money that goes with the boys. Julie will take great care of her grandsons. She took great care of me and I wasn't even her daughter.

    • @fantastictoad8853
      @fantastictoad8853 2 роки тому

      @@josephmarzullo what is wrong with you?! Oh you are primitive!

    • @redelfshotthefood8213
      @redelfshotthefood8213 2 роки тому +11

      Sorry for your loss.

    • @vipset87
      @vipset87 2 роки тому +14

      @@fantastictoad8853 im so sorry. she genuinely look like a kind person just from her pictures alone. her mom must be one strong woman to have endured all that and then on top of losing 2 of her children, the remaining tried to take custody solely for $. Those kids lost both parents that night and a lifetime of dark experiences. glad theyre in good hands now

  • @williamclark9280
    @williamclark9280 2 роки тому +279

    Let's give it a goo !! Happy weekend to everyone and hope everyone is doing well !

    • @ThatChapter
      @ThatChapter  2 роки тому +49

      Happy weekend William!

    • @scottal
      @scottal 2 роки тому +16

      What a nice message! Thanks William, have a great weekend yourself! 😀

    • @troods8110
      @troods8110 2 роки тому +8

      Hope you're well too!

    • @damienkarney2251
      @damienkarney2251 2 роки тому +5

      Best comment of the day. Legendary 🙏

    • @mariebernier3076
      @mariebernier3076 2 роки тому +4

      Enjoy yours, William!

  • @kaylahardy6041
    @kaylahardy6041 2 роки тому +4

    I am a lover of true crime stories, but sometimes it's hard to get through them. I grew up watching ID Discovery channel with my mother, and I'm 29 now and still addicted to them. I have to say, I have watched so many of your videos since I first saw The Matthew's Fam react to your videos. You are the best I've ever seen at telling these types of stories!! I surely need those tid bits of humor thrown in there at times. So thank you so much, and please keep doing what you do!

  • @nicholasschoonbeck6866
    @nicholasschoonbeck6866 Рік тому +3

    I love that the judge looked him in the eye but Brett couldn't when he addressed the judge.

  • @darma99
    @darma99 2 роки тому +14

    He is angry to the investigator, angry to the judge... and said never even yelling to his wife... yes, I believe you 100%

  • @horrortackleharry
    @horrortackleharry 2 роки тому +304

    Why would you ring 911 to say "There's a fire, my wife is upstairs and I'm about to try to get her out..." instead of just trying straight away? I think he wanted the dispatcher to say 'No don't do that!' to give him the excuse for not going up there at all.

    • @IIISWILIII
      @IIISWILIII 2 роки тому +33

      Yeah, he didn't really think that through much, did he?

    • @archlich4489
      @archlich4489 2 роки тому +15

      Good point.

    • @user-rd6dh4hq1j
      @user-rd6dh4hq1j 2 роки тому +35

      He's a complete idiot. He wasn't even coughing.. Made the 911 call half an hour after the neighbor heard the gunshot.. What a complete loser. Plus blaming the judge..

    • @tomsinter2869
      @tomsinter2869 2 роки тому +29

      Ya, the play by play was a give away to me too, sounded like a performance and an overacted one at that.

    • @lonecapricorn9518
      @lonecapricorn9518 2 роки тому +16

      Honestly he was a cop and that's how he calls 911. You would think his training would kick in and he would report facts first

  • @monopinion8799
    @monopinion8799 Рік тому +4

    Love your trademark line “ Let’s give it a go!” Your channel is a marvel Mike, you are the one and only The Chapter.

  • @douggiles7647
    @douggiles7647 Рік тому +2

    Goes to show he really was just grasping at anything he could to put the blame on, he was convicted by jury but still accused the judge of convicting him for money even though the judge just read what the jury said and gave his sentence. Hopefully the guys in prison get to know him inside and out

  • @hunterwise9412
    @hunterwise9412 2 роки тому +206

    It’s always a great idea to shit talk the judge BEFORE you are sentenced! As always Mike you are F-ING INCREDIBLE!!!! Thank you so much for the incredible content, narrating and videos....

    • @serpicosghost
      @serpicosghost 2 роки тому +9

      I mean the sentence was guaranteed, there's no leeway in it for the judge. This guy was a complete psycho though, funny to see the judge just not even acknowledges nonsense

    • @missjackson3223
      @missjackson3223 2 роки тому

      Lol !! Right !!

    • @BabsisHere
      @BabsisHere 2 роки тому +1

      He IS the BEST!!! Love ya, Mike!!!!!

    • @dot9000
      @dot9000 2 роки тому +1

      @@serpicosghost yep. The judge shut down that narcissistic shite right away. They hate when you ignore them. 🤣

  • @mariaday8040
    @mariaday8040 2 роки тому +25

    I love you too Mike !! Particularly for your attempt to explain what an overhead projector is to these youngens.

  • @kenton6098
    @kenton6098 2 роки тому +6

    Blame the judge for your crime right before he sentences you? I think that worked out well in this case!

  • @TOUWK
    @TOUWK 2 роки тому +3

    Lol, your improvised, "naturally awkward in an endearing way" is soooo watchable! And never detracts from the heartbreaking stories you share with us. Good on you.

  • @misha6473
    @misha6473 2 роки тому +59

    Anyone else instantly hit the like button? Even before Mike starts speaking… cause you know it’s gonna be THAT good?!!
    Thanks, as always, Mike!

    • @ecthelion222
      @ecthelion222 2 роки тому

      No… bc some cases make me sad and I hit dislike. The algorithm doesn’t care a like or dislike still draws it to broaden the amount it advertises the channel by popularity which is measured in both likes and dislikes and then recommends the highest numbers to the most people with similar interest likes and dislikes in a variety of ways. It’s just how it works. I’d really rather hear the story first. Which I hit is just an opinion click it gives his channel more attention either way.

    • @BluKittenExtensions
      @BluKittenExtensions 2 роки тому

      Always!!

  • @gingerale1861
    @gingerale1861 2 роки тому +195

    For him to say Brett SeaCat never yelled at her… would be a lie. There is no way he never yelled at her especially going through a divorce. It’s weird how narcissists just think all they have to say is “they are a saint” and everyone will believe them.

    • @praisethesun69
      @praisethesun69 2 роки тому +13

      and the phrasing too. "I never *even* yelled at her" as if it wouldn't be wrong if he did

    • @bry4095
      @bry4095 2 роки тому +1

      No evidence he did.

    • @MsSonali1980
      @MsSonali1980 2 роки тому +7

      @@praisethesun69 I have yelled at so many people because they are sometimes annoying, and I still haven't killed them. The "logic" of narcs is really twisted. They think they are master manipulators just because they are constantly lying and getting away with it.

    • @MoMotivation0304
      @MoMotivation0304 2 роки тому +13

      Yes narcissist and sociopath tied up in one person.

    • @betzybrethour334
      @betzybrethour334 2 роки тому +13

      He was a cop detective, that’s how they are , they think they are smarter better then most people

  • @Negrodomaus
    @Negrodomaus 2 роки тому +1

    The shade that he throws at the towns in each episode is the funniest part🤣.

  • @kellypratt1452
    @kellypratt1452 Рік тому +1

    I just LOVE Mike! He is the ONLY person I have ever known that can Interrupt HIMSELF on a regular basis!
    Cracks me up! 💙

  • @coreencasey5109
    @coreencasey5109 2 роки тому +98

    Blows my mind that people, even police officers think they can murder and walk free. Those little boys have lost both their parents, I hope someone is caring for them and loving them. Thanks again Mike for a great story.

    • @steverogers2603
      @steverogers2603 2 роки тому +8

      There’s an old saying that cops make the worst criminals.

    • @dzekadzenan6977
      @dzekadzenan6977 2 роки тому +3

      "Nearly 185,000 cases of homicide and non-negligent manslaughter went unsolved from 1980 to 2019"

    • @MultiTHEJOKER
      @MultiTHEJOKER 2 роки тому +5

      at least he didn’t kill his kids like chris watts did

    • @beckbabej
      @beckbabej 2 роки тому +14

      Her parents have the kids, he was whining about it at the sentencing, shown at the end of the video.

    • @izzie3484
      @izzie3484 2 роки тому

      cops do murder people and get away with it they are the worst criminals state sanctioned violence and extortion-biggest gang

  • @julietteoscaralphanovember2223
    @julietteoscaralphanovember2223 2 роки тому +231

    Hey Mike, hope you're doing well. Thanks for the years of great videos and all the hard work you do to bring these stories to us. Have a great day!

    • @ThatChapter
      @ThatChapter  2 роки тому +36

      Thank you so much, Joanna!

    • @amypanddirtytoo1926
      @amypanddirtytoo1926 2 роки тому +6

      @@ThatChapter I second that Joanna! Also, thanks a lot Mike, don't know whether to love you or hate you for this......I now do the Life Insurance dance at random moments during work.🤣🤣🤣 Although I have gotten Colleen to do it with me.......

    • @annieabfab6258
      @annieabfab6258 2 роки тому +3

      👌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🇦🇺🐨

    • @RaccoonNation
      @RaccoonNation 2 роки тому +3

      Raccoon Nation agrees ❤️☀️🦝

  • @jnim1000
    @jnim1000 2 роки тому +1

    He shows no emotions, which is a big red flag.
    Vashtis was beautiful! RIP beautiful 🙏🕊
    I hope her kids will live a good or decent life and knowing that their mom is watching them and protecting them.

  • @kristenjustkristen9462
    @kristenjustkristen9462 2 роки тому +4

    The moment he referred to himself in the third person, I knew without a shadow of a doubt he killed her.

  • @LizC-hq6tt
    @LizC-hq6tt 2 роки тому +291

    That right there tells u what kinda person he is... " I was gonna make sure she never seen the kids again " ANY parent that would say and do that to their children, is a sick individual. No matter how much the parents hate each other the CHILDREN should be their priority don't bash each other around your kids NO MATTER WHAT. Because your spouse is your spouse but to your children that's their Mommy or Daddy and trying to make your kids hate their parent for any reason is messed up.

    • @Anonymous-54545
      @Anonymous-54545 2 роки тому +27

      Hate, yes. However if the ex is truly abusive, keeping the kid away and making age-appropriate disclosures is right.

    • @LizC-hq6tt
      @LizC-hq6tt 2 роки тому +14

      @@Anonymous-54545 that isn't what's going on here..

    • @chelseapthib36
      @chelseapthib36 2 роки тому +31

      @@troyounce3295 found the misogynist!

    • @LizC-hq6tt
      @LizC-hq6tt 2 роки тому +19

      @@troyounce3295 It was a Man doing it, in this situation.. Either way, It's Not a feminine tactic it's just an ASS-HOLE Tactic.

    • @christinematt5530
      @christinematt5530 2 роки тому +5

      Absolutely! I used to hear my patents fight & sometimes it sounded really awful but the idea of them killing each other for $ would’ve never happened. Great story & I’m sure y’all don’t wanna hear mine.. 😬

  • @momsterzz
    @momsterzz 2 роки тому +26

    His speech at his trial really says a lot about him.

  • @lalalevej2478
    @lalalevej2478 Рік тому +2

    Smack in the middle of a day-off Binge! My blood ran cold when I realized how much Vashti looked like Laci Peterson. THAT would be an incredible video (and update... Scott has been resentenced!)!! Love from NorCal, Mike!!

  • @TuneSquadFTW
    @TuneSquadFTW Рік тому +1

    Mike was wildin’ in the first few mins of this one 😂

  • @seanplace8192
    @seanplace8192 2 роки тому +64

    All I heard in Brett's final speech was: "Me, me, me, me, I'm such a victim, me, me, me, you all hate me, me, me, me". Not even a second of his speech was dedicated to the memory of his wife which he apparently loved very much...?

    • @AutumnSwift2
      @AutumnSwift2 2 роки тому

      Good job on practicing your singing in the comments. 😂

    • @DemocracyOfficer2485
      @DemocracyOfficer2485 Рік тому

      Except he talked about his kids… ya weird you missed that whole part

  • @jensalazar2303
    @jensalazar2303 2 роки тому +131

    Wow at the end the way he refers to him self as a third person is so creepy, way to go Mike another great video, your my hero!!!

    • @keircampbell9374
      @keircampbell9374 2 роки тому +6

      It’s “in the third person”, not “as a third person”
      Not being a jerk! Just some info

    • @AspireGMD
      @AspireGMD 2 роки тому +4

      Major narcissist vibes.

    • @madsdee7803
      @madsdee7803 2 роки тому

      As if he never hurt her either, for her to be divorcing him he obviously did. Sociopath

    • @Mario7p
      @Mario7p 2 роки тому

      @Truth Fighter I think that as well, it's not that kind of "third person" vibe. But the BIG narcissistic vibe came about when he sentenced the judge to hell lmao (the gall)

    • @jonathanpanczyk6953
      @jonathanpanczyk6953 2 роки тому

      you're

  • @MrTwotimess
    @MrTwotimess Рік тому +5

    Thank you for your effort in producing these videos, Mike. We love you, too.

  • @NotThatGuyPal.
    @NotThatGuyPal. Рік тому +1

    Love how concerned the dispatcher was lol

  • @dawndacquisto
    @dawndacquisto 2 роки тому +74

    Always weird to hear a person speak of himself in third person in court.

    • @salliegallegos918
      @salliegallegos918 Рік тому +13

      Or anywhere else for that matter.

    • @abegarfield7031
      @abegarfield7031 Рік тому +6

      A Schizophrenic friend of mine does that.
      He used to refer to himself as we
      sometimes.

    • @alekhidell3644
      @alekhidell3644 Рік тому +1

      When I heard that, I knew he was guilty. Plainly a way of distancing himself from his actions.

    • @EdurtreG
      @EdurtreG Рік тому

      HUGE RED FLAG. 1) SCHIZOFRENIA, 2) NARCIE TRYING TO REASON/GASLIGHT THIRD PARTIES AND DISTANCE HIMSELF. WHEN A PARTNER DOES THIS, ESPECIALLY AFTER ANY TYPE OF AGRESSION/FIGHT: START RUNNING.

  • @NASkeywest
    @NASkeywest 2 роки тому +220

    He didn’t care about his kids at all.
    For him, it was about “winning” and getting his way, that’s it.

    • @BluKittenExtensions
      @BluKittenExtensions 2 роки тому +7

      Right? That's exactly how people like Brett think, everything is either black or white, it's always a competition, and any perceived slight against them is grounds for retaliation. Telling her she'll never see the kids again for divorcing him? They're your children, dude, not chess pieces. You can't use them as tools to punish your wife for wanting to leave your narcissistic ass. (Well. You CAN. It's just a huge dick move.) I'm willing to bet Brett was, at the very least, verbally abusive towards Vashti, and she finally had had enough of his shit.

    • @brentrichards1200
      @brentrichards1200 2 роки тому +2

      It's definitely a horrible person that would use the kids against the other parent.

    • @CBrown86
      @CBrown86 2 роки тому +6

      Typical narcissist!

    • @Carlton_Wilson
      @Carlton_Wilson 2 роки тому +3

      Really? He knew that a seriously disturbed mentally ill, suicidal woman was going to raise his children after forcing him out of their lives.

    • @juanitaschlink2028
      @juanitaschlink2028 2 роки тому +2

      @@brentrichards1200 yup. My daddy told me the two most important decisions I will make in my life are what I do for a living, and who I have children with because I'll live with the consequences of those decisions every day of my life.

  • @danrodrigues3531
    @danrodrigues3531 3 місяці тому +1

    The fact she had just filed for divorce is a dead giveaway, in my opinion. Something always happens after the papers get filed...

  • @timbeatty8411
    @timbeatty8411 Рік тому +5

    Another police officer who killed his wife. What a surprise

  • @caittails
    @caittails 2 роки тому +48

    I’m over here in Kansas taking care of 60 screaming elementary kids every day on spring break…my manager just brought me McDonalds and took my kids to the gym so I can eat, and my first move was “Oh hell yeah, I’m seeing if Mike’s put the Friday vid up.” Of course it ended up being a Kansas case, lol. This is a great way to take a break. ❤️

    • @pamsam8933
      @pamsam8933 2 роки тому +6

      I just want to say thank you for taking care of 60 screaming elementary kids every day. I know you and all the teachers/caregivers don't hear it often enough... THANK YOU!

    • @kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934
      @kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934 2 роки тому +2

      Your manager is a keeper. ☺️

    • @Samanthamoemoes
      @Samanthamoemoes 2 роки тому +2

      God bless you for taking care of kids🙏 💜

  • @thixiemattel
    @thixiemattel 2 роки тому +323

    Mike is at the very top of this ever widening, ever popular genre on UA-cam. Often imitated but never duplicated. Thank you for your talent and effort. We appreciate you always. 🖤🖤🖤🖤

    • @kevindube7096
      @kevindube7096 2 роки тому +16

      He’s the absolute best. I stopped watching any one else who covers similar stories in 20-30 minute length videos because nobody does it with the wit & charm or personality he does it with while still being sympathetic and thorough

    • @shadygirlxoxo
      @shadygirlxoxo 2 роки тому +5

      Often imitated but never duplicated… you got that right!!!

    • @manic2360
      @manic2360 2 роки тому +6

      Mike is the original. The rest just follow.

    • @jejewa2763
      @jejewa2763 2 роки тому +9

      Try Mr Ballen, another great story teller on youtube

    • @realeques
      @realeques 2 роки тому +6

      @@kevindube7096 adrian from coffeehouse crime is definitely as good

  • @JP-wx6uh
    @JP-wx6uh 2 роки тому +1

    Vashti Seacat... That has to be one of the craziest names I've ever heard.

  • @CrysisFear
    @CrysisFear Рік тому +1

    4:24 thats no hero moment, the old man was already on the floor and they still tazed him lol

  • @ahijabirose
    @ahijabirose 2 роки тому +368

    You know someone is a narcissist when they think the judge and a family unrelated to the judge are in collusion to embarrass him 😂 and you know someone knows nothing about their faith when they think they can personally damn someone to hell. What a fool and a monster. He’s where he belongs! Thanks for this Mike!

    • @doctortimm3245
      @doctortimm3245 2 роки тому

      You got one thing wrong, he's not where he belongs. He's in jail for life no parole, when he should be 6 feet under and residing in Hell.

    • @ajheartsong
      @ajheartsong 2 роки тому +23

      Probly shouldn’t antagonize the guy who sentences you 🤔🤔🤔

    • @Mario7p
      @Mario7p 2 роки тому +12

      yeah, what an unbelievable narc. he got away with that behaviour all his life. up until that point lol

    • @dixonbidenzmouth4115
      @dixonbidenzmouth4115 Рік тому +6

      Exactly your government and judges have never been shown to be corrupt. Absolutely nobody is in prison who shouldn't be there.
      Lol keep up your delusions

    • @amandas.7143
      @amandas.7143 Рік тому +7

      he had to been an awful cop! i feel bad for anyone who had to deal with him on duty

  • @beatrixjones2982
    @beatrixjones2982 2 роки тому +443

    I never get tired of this guy. He takes us on a journey and does a magnificent job of walking us through the events with just the right amount of humor and detail to keep things interesting.

    • @howiegruwitz3173
      @howiegruwitz3173 2 роки тому +16

      He's so dedicated he'll commit the crimes himself if he ever runs out of material

    • @snuffelsuf
      @snuffelsuf 2 роки тому +4

      same here... hes fun..

    • @-danR
      @-danR 2 роки тому +10

      And he has a bottomless pit of creativity in his unexpected zig-zags and accompanying expressions.
      Kansas
      "you've been clamoring for more... _exotic_ locations so... you're _welcome!_ "
      Gosh, thanks Mike. I was expecting... "sorry about that..."

    • @spencer6601
      @spencer6601 2 роки тому +8

      I agree his layout and style works yet makes if unique every time it's never boring haha

    • @snuffelsuf
      @snuffelsuf 2 роки тому +11

      It's his Irish charm.. And he's good looking

  • @rebekahboswell6430
    @rebekahboswell6430 2 роки тому +2

    My husband and I have been watching your videos for years. "Wanna watch a Mike tonight, hun?" We about shit our pants when we saw this come up. We're both from kingman and were in highschool when Vashti was killed. It was quite the drama for our tiny town. Also laughed our asses off when you said people report kingmans biggest issues as teen drug/alcohol use. Teen pregnancy is pretty high there too.

  • @PRLIBRE_SOBERANO
    @PRLIBRE_SOBERANO Рік тому +1

    Gosh! Vashti was beautiful! What a tragedy for her family and her kids.

  • @london_james
    @london_james 2 роки тому +314

    It's hilarious how many people think they would get away with such poorly planned murder

    • @motojunkie8348
      @motojunkie8348 2 роки тому +37

      He was a cop in a town with a bunch of good ole boys. Chances are he thought that as long as he tried to make it look like a suicide then they'd have his back. That's how most of them think.

    • @4thamendment237
      @4thamendment237 2 роки тому

      That's because they don't know how to do it for real because they're ignorant and naive. Most spouse murders are the only time the murderer ever killed anyone. And they're up against homicide detectives -- trained professionals who investigate and solve murder cases all day every day. That's all they do. For your average rookie like Seacat it's like getting into the ring with Mike Tyson. Yeah. Good luck with that. And narcissists like Seacat are always shocked to discover that they've been found out. Because they figured that they were always the smartest guy in the room. Every room. Even that courtroom. Give it up, Brett, and stick a fork in yourself because you're done.

    • @sophocles8761
      @sophocles8761 2 роки тому

      It is the most obvious murder - the guy is a complete moron - she wrote such loving messages to her kids in the diary and sets house on fire where they are sleeping - wtf

    • @shydreamguyman4098
      @shydreamguyman4098 2 роки тому +2

      But the only charge i disagreed with was putting the kids in harm's way. he never would have let the kids be injured in that fire . i'd bet she had dirt on him that could have ruined him and at very least threatened to use it and we know she would have taken the kids and house but made him pay her bills for life . the laws are most always for the woman in a divorce . if he did it, i'm not condoning it but i understand why.

    • @savagesalvage9449
      @savagesalvage9449 2 роки тому +15

      @@shydreamguyman4098
      He would never let the kids be injured. Do you know this guy? You understand why he did it. Why does he have "dirt" that could "sink him" to begin with? If you told me the killer made a comment somewhere under this video and tasked me to point it out, yours would be the winner.

  • @travelwithtony5767
    @travelwithtony5767 2 роки тому +40

    This fool has actually convinced himself that he didn’t kill his wife…but not anyone else.

    • @aaliyahmitchell8558
      @aaliyahmitchell8558 2 роки тому

      It wasn’t determined that her death was a suicide or murder

  • @Nizhonibearcreek
    @Nizhonibearcreek Рік тому +1

    Just because someone is struggling with depression doesn’t mean they’re suicidal and I’m sick of these malignant narcissists always thinking that because they speak words of innocence that that negates clear cut evidence to the contrary, you can talk yourself up and degrade others all you like but ppl are not blind to the behavior or actions of toxic people like him .

  • @LynnE507
    @LynnE507 2 роки тому +13

    Chores are done and now time for a puff and Mike. Cheers everyone!❤

    • @nyxspiritsong5557
      @nyxspiritsong5557 2 роки тому +1

      🤣 same. Literally finished vacuuming and heard my notification go off! Gobo hehe up my bits and sat down to partake and watch Mike!

  • @chestypants78
    @chestypants78 2 роки тому +115

    I've watched a lot of true crime videos, and I have never heard of anyone shooting themselves to death, and then setting the room on fire to cover the evidence. The fact that this makes sense to Brett just shows how intelligent he is. He murdered his children's mother, their mommy and I hope they never speak to him.

    • @sheilagravely5621
      @sheilagravely5621 2 роки тому +8

      So,instead of putting work into his relationship he decides to kill her instead. Bloody evil Mfkr.

    • @dmreddragon6
      @dmreddragon6 2 роки тому +21

      If she was to commit suicide, why do it when the boys are home? Why not send them to their grand parents (or somewhere)? Would not set a fire hoping that her sons wake up, and make it out safe either.

    • @thecorvus100
      @thecorvus100 2 роки тому +3

      @@sheilagravely5621 she was taking weight loss pills etc. She was already in single mode. I think she was past working on it. They probably both were.

    • @mmm-mmm
      @mmm-mmm 2 роки тому +2

      ghost, my friend. ghost...

    • @laurarules3642
      @laurarules3642 2 роки тому +1

      I have heard suicide cases of people shooting themselves in the head and it didn't work and hanging themselves and that didn't work and finally shooting themselves in the head again and dying. But because it seems so strange people thought it was murder when it was actually multiple suicides that just didn't work

  • @ashleigh98munkee
    @ashleigh98munkee 2 роки тому

    The way the judge calmly gathered him was *chefs kiss*

  • @lg5221
    @lg5221 Рік тому +1

    Nothing could be more exotic than Kansas! Besides this story we have the bloody Benders, BTK and Joe Exotic.

  • @terriquinlan7683
    @terriquinlan7683 2 роки тому +41

    I don't know why anyone would say that you haven't brought enough stories from Exotic Locations. Why, from Bum Fluff Idaho to Nobody Lives in This Town Colorado, you've taken us on a wondrous trip of bizarre and scintillating weirdos. Even Albuquerque. 🙃

    • @thegreencat9947
      @thegreencat9947 2 роки тому +1

      Hey......I live in Idaho. Not in Bum Fluff...but close by. It's a lovely spot.Odd that you heard of it.