The Unthinkable Murder of Jeanette DePalma

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  • @cheaplaughkennedy2318
    @cheaplaughkennedy2318 Рік тому +89

    That’s true the seventies had a lot of serial killers and just many mysterious killings. Sad story , it’s good you told it 🙏

    • @STAYWOKE000
      @STAYWOKE000 11 місяців тому

      70s 80s & 90s forsure

  • @sandysue202
    @sandysue202 Рік тому +42

    In the 1970's, I was in my 20's. I guess I never realized that there were a number of mysterious deaths and serial killings going on. I do wish that the truth of Jeanette's death would be found out. How tough for her family to never know for sure what happened to her. Thank you for telling her story and for bringing her death out to the public again. Maybe somebody will finally come forward with some new information. ❤

    • @David-vt3hn
      @David-vt3hn Рік тому +3

      I agree with you. The fact that her remains were so old and of no use to even say how the poor girl died is just creepy

  • @cynthiamorua1624
    @cynthiamorua1624 Рік тому +22

    Such a weird story....thanks for covering this!

  • @speedfreak8200
    @speedfreak8200 Рік тому +12

    I was about 16 in 1970 I picked up hitchhikers all the time, and so did my folks, never had a problem. Sometimes give them a little tour of our little town (st.helens, or) and drop them off at the county line. We never picked up anyone with short hair as they may have just gotten out of prison. You just earned yourself a new subscriber. I miss those carefree days of peace, love, and dope

  • @jessealava7747
    @jessealava7747 9 місяців тому +5

    I live in Springfield and am absolutely fascinated by this story. So many missing pieces to this story.

  • @sophiaisabelle027
    @sophiaisabelle027 Рік тому +27

    We appreciate your insights. Keep working hard.

  • @NeilRoy
    @NeilRoy Рік тому +23

    I used to hitchhike all the time as a teen. These sorts of things just never crossed my mind. But then, we didn't have the internet back then. Just newspapers (which teens never read) and some fuzzy, local news via antennae, and we didn't watch a lot of TV either. I never had a problem so... guess I should thank God for that.

    • @normahepburn1643
      @normahepburn1643 10 місяців тому

      I also did a lot of hich hiking when i was a young teenager and thank the Lord for protecting me also.

    • @michaelsteven1090
      @michaelsteven1090 10 місяців тому

      I grew up in the 70's and hitchhiked all the time..Everybody did..There were very few who ever had a problem doing it..the numbers speak for themselves..And honestly, these times are MUCH more dangerous growing up then when we did..

    • @michaelsteven1090
      @michaelsteven1090 10 місяців тому

      @@normahepburn1643 And I bet you had all friendly rides from good people..Hitchhiking today would be a death sentence..Maybe the Lord put a halt to it? 😏

  • @sallykohorst8803
    @sallykohorst8803 Рік тому +8

    So sad not knowing what happened and why. Thanks for sharing this case.

  • @samanthab1923
    @samanthab1923 Рік тому +23

    Thanks for taking us along. I read the book & followed the story in Weird NJ. Tons of anonymous letters from locals claiming it was a cover up. It was cool to see the real spots. In my mind I always imagined she came in from the back. Didn’t know it was a drop off. You’re right about that time. The Princess Doe case in Blairstown. The List murders in Westfield. Near the Watcher House. At least two serial killers in NJ during that time. Poor girl 🙏🏻

    • @MobileInstinct
      @MobileInstinct  Рік тому +8

      Absolutely! Joan Kramer was murdered around the same time and close by. Robert Zarinsky was out there right at that time too

    • @Chaotic-Demise77
      @Chaotic-Demise77 Рік тому +7

      Blairstown is my hometown and she is buried in Cedar Ridge Cemetery. My grands & great grands are also buried there. I remember seeing Princess Doe's grave and my Gram's told me the story and she was from Britian I think. She was found dead on the side of the road close to the cemetery. They also filmed part of the original Friday the 13th in Blairstown. I know where the camp is, my grandparents house is a few minutes down the road from there. I know where all the filming spots' are.

    • @chrishallmark4407
      @chrishallmark4407 Рік тому

      @@MobileInstinct Robert Zarinsky was an absolute sociopath in every sense of the word. Most of his murders however, were down a bit closer to the Jersey Shore area, where I believe his Father's produce delivery route took him. But he's definitely a strong candidate for the Kramer murder IMO. That is...... if Otto Nilson wasn't her killer......but that's a whole new ballgame

  • @sylviamiller9047
    @sylviamiller9047 Рік тому +12

    My goodness what a scary and sad story thank you for remembering this young lady and for telling this story!

  • @jamesholt7612
    @jamesholt7612 Рік тому +10

    Such a sad story. Very well edited and put together Chris.

  • @chrishallmark4407
    @chrishallmark4407 Рік тому +26

    I live in New Jersey and I've been following this case for a very long time. I'm also a FedEx driver, and I deliver to those apartments on Wilson Ave frequently. I also regularly deliver to 4 Clearview Rd. which is where she used to live.
    I retraced Jeanette steps from her house, following turn by turn all the way up Summit Rd. to High Point Drive where she supposedly stopped by her friend Donna's house.
    Contrary to popular belief, and proven by very recent crime scene photos, there is absolutely zero evidence of any Satanic ritualism whatsoever.
    I've walked down Mount View Road many times, I've even been to the devil's teeth cliff and I can tell you there is no way in hell to carry a body all the way up there unless you are a world-class athlete. The whole thing makes absolutely no sense.
    By the way ........ It was the police that found her....... when the dog brought the arm to the apartment complex, the police were called and set up a search team.

    • @garyrobinson5092
      @garyrobinson5092 11 місяців тому

      Jeanettes mother found a book on Satanism under her bedroom mattress. Her mother was baffled as Jeanette was a devout Christian.

    • @michaelsteven1090
      @michaelsteven1090 10 місяців тому +2

      Whats your best guess?..What do you think since you've been following the case?

  • @sweettart130
    @sweettart130 Рік тому +5

    The book you spoke of is Death on the Devil's Teeth by Jesse Pollack. Great read.

  • @paradiseana7634
    @paradiseana7634 Рік тому +25

    It's incredibly sad. That authorities have no interest in pursuing justice. For this young girl and her family. What makes this case so difficult. Are the many theories that surround it. What this case needs. Is a determined cold case defective. Feel for her family. Going through life not knowing. What happened to their child. It's a hellish nightmare and so unjust.😥🤬⚖️

    • @7531monkey
      @7531monkey Рік тому +3

      No evidence to say the authorities have no interet in this case.

    • @michaelsteven1090
      @michaelsteven1090 10 місяців тому

      They need DNA to solve this which they don't have..90% of cold cases are solved from DNA evidence..There are millions of unsolved murders.

  • @valariebedard2164
    @valariebedard2164 Рік тому +8

    Interesting mystery.... you always have a great story to share... 😮

  • @Steven89890
    @Steven89890 Рік тому +4

    Hello from NJ, fan of your videos and lamont at large.
    Catching up on videos while recovering from my 4th open heart surgery ❤

    • @seankidd9640
      @seankidd9640 3 місяці тому

      If you like these videos another good UA-camr with content like the is Forrest Haggerty

  • @christinedelman887
    @christinedelman887 11 місяців тому +1

    It's wonderful how you bring these obscure cases to the front again, and tell things honestly, yet gently. Thank you for doing that Chris, I pray this one gets solved as well. I remember the satanic panic of the 70's into the 80's, not vividly but I do remember it.

  • @TonyPartington
    @TonyPartington Рік тому +4

    Excellent job Chris. A fascinating and very sad story. Thanks for sharing your work and your art

  • @Jared_Wignall
    @Jared_Wignall Рік тому +23

    Such a sad story. May she rest in peace and it would be nice if one day we find out who killed her, even if the person is dead already. Thank you for the video and telling the story Chris, keep up the great work. Take care!

  • @chrishallmark4407
    @chrishallmark4407 Рік тому +6

    Also, that house was recently purchased and renovated, it's a completely different color than the brownish that it was when Jeannette lived there up until maybe 2 years ago. The horseshoe driveway is also brand new, it used to be just a simple driveway leading up to the garage.

  • @lucidrain9469
    @lucidrain9469 Рік тому +20

    I live about 5 minutes from mount view road. I remember this story from my old man. the Springfield police claim all the records were "washed away in a flood".. super sketch

    • @ericmotocross
      @ericmotocross Рік тому

      I think it's like those girls killed by serial killer on long Island...it's a cover up of rich people murders...👀

    • @jaspajones7045
      @jaspajones7045 Рік тому

      They probably had their fun with her.

  • @addicted367
    @addicted367 Рік тому +7

    Maybe they should look at the guy who owned the dog. The same thing happened with the David Reed case. The dog brought back the bones, but that guy ended up being the killer!

  • @lynnejohnston8922
    @lynnejohnston8922 Рік тому +17

    Such a sad story it must have been so hard for her poor family may she rest in peace 🕊️ it would be nice if one day they would find out who killed her even if the person that did it had past away at least it would be solved i would like to take the time out to appreciate all the hard work that Chris puts into making all these videos as always he puts in a 💯 and in all his videos and not forgetting all the traveling he puts into making all these videos...👏👏👏

  • @Caine99223
    @Caine99223 Рік тому +4

    Great video. Thanks for bringing light to this. But I’m just gonna say, the audio level changes pretty drastically throughout. It doesn’t happen in your other ones

  • @Carolbearce
    @Carolbearce Рік тому +9

    This is such a sad story but I am glad her body was found.

  • @Bill-cv1xu
    @Bill-cv1xu Рік тому +6

    True that, I was living in Alaska in 78, a man was wanted in a few killings of young girls. When he was identified he moved to Texas, when he knew that he had warrants for his arrest, he committed suicide by riding his motorcycle head on into a tractor trailer.

  • @patriciajacobs7957
    @patriciajacobs7957 Рік тому +1

    Thanks chris for taking us along So sad and So tragic. Safe travels and stay safe love from Pa. ❤

  • @g-lolita3458
    @g-lolita3458 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for telling this story 👍🏼

  • @MonicaLitman
    @MonicaLitman Рік тому +1

    Another very sad story thank you for putting this out there again. RIP Jeanette 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @oopsies4725
    @oopsies4725 Рік тому +3

    great video as usual... always leaves me wondering how you're dealing with the ticks

  • @gerardnglavin6249
    @gerardnglavin6249 2 місяці тому

    Wow. Stunning post. Excellent narration and information. Love it as always...

  • @nickcef
    @nickcef Рік тому +7

    Such a heartbreaking story, but you gotta figure that there was probably a lot less vegetation and trees around the area back in '72, making it easier to find the body.

    • @chrishallmark4407
      @chrishallmark4407 Рік тому +2

      Actually by all accounts, the vegetation was just as heavy as it is now. There is no way she went up there to party or anything like that, that is absolutely not a hangout spot.

    • @addicted367
      @addicted367 Рік тому +3

      I’m thinking the dog lead them back to where she was

  • @gregman1715
    @gregman1715 Рік тому +4

    Poor Young Lady May She Rest In Peace 🙏❤️

  • @lornalulich9562
    @lornalulich9562 Рік тому +5

    Me too, Chris wonder what happened to her? Sometimes I wish when we die we can come back somehow to say how we died. Guess thats kind of crazy of me to think that. It would solve alot of questions wouldn't it? To know who did it, why, & get justice. Some cases are still unsolved & these murderers lived their lives. Idk as I said crazy thinking, talken, huh? Be safe out there & thanks for bringing this to light. Maybe someone will come forward & solve this. 🤔

  • @bexlyspeed
    @bexlyspeed Рік тому +3

    I highly recommend the book, death on devils teeth. So much weird shit going on in that area at the time

  • @TheCriminalViolin
    @TheCriminalViolin Рік тому +2

    I get the feeling that she may have been placed up there in that way intentionally, as a sort of display/distraction. Whether it was a serial killer responsible or not. But serial killers as we all known adore leaving mementos, hints, riddles, or anything that is a identifier, especially ones that they know would be memorable and ensure plenty of lasting attention or even distraction is added in as a effect.

  • @lucamasin11
    @lucamasin11 Рік тому

    I love your Channel!!
    Greetings from 🇮🇹➕

  • @TammyMullins-jv8wm
    @TammyMullins-jv8wm Рік тому

    😢 RIP Jeanette 🙏 🪦 thanks for sharing story

  • @1331RECIPROCITY
    @1331RECIPROCITY Рік тому

    Good to see you.

  • @rmyers3458
    @rmyers3458 6 місяців тому

    You are right up the street from me.. Wish I knew you were in the area..

  • @mygrammieis
    @mygrammieis Рік тому

    You post the most Awesome and interesting stuff 👍👍👍

  • @jimsoutdooradventures2748
    @jimsoutdooradventures2748 Рік тому +3

    Since it was such a remote location her remains were found, I would think the person that found her would be at the top of the suspect list. It happens often when killers want their victims found or want to take suspension away from themselves

    • @chrishallmark4407
      @chrishallmark4407 Рік тому +1

      It was the police that found her, after the dog brought the arm home at the Baltusrol Gardens Apartments, the police were called and set up a search party

    • @vicvega3614
      @vicvega3614 Рік тому +1

      The dog did a few nights in jail, he was a bad boy

  • @shosmyth1454
    @shosmyth1454 Рік тому +2

    Rest in Peace Jeanette DePalma! 🌺

  • @christophermohan4897
    @christophermohan4897 Рік тому

    Vineland, NJ had a similar tragedy in 1971.

  • @dobeus8957
    @dobeus8957 Рік тому

    I enjoy your videos!

  • @taslimchoudhary1253
    @taslimchoudhary1253 Рік тому

    Nice Video Chris
    🌴☘️🇮🇳🌹🌷

  • @LeslieLove
    @LeslieLove Рік тому

    Wow so weird and yes like you said very creepy. Hmm would love to know what actually happened. Great video

  • @thebreakfastmenu
    @thebreakfastmenu 8 місяців тому

    1:57, dog, deer? blink and you'll miss it

  • @rickengen5249
    @rickengen5249 Рік тому

    Thanks chris

  • @scottrider641
    @scottrider641 Рік тому +15

    Her brief life was tragic. But also tragic is the possible cover up by law authorities. Too convenient that records were washed away in a flood. Did authorities help push the idea of witchcraft to take heat off themselves? Maybe even law officers and/or local politicians were involved in this and other murders?
    Food for thought. Great whodunnit. Thanks, Chris

    • @ericmotocross
      @ericmotocross Рік тому

      Like the Amityville murders in NY basically blamed son when media covered up for the mob...

  • @ctaber2011
    @ctaber2011 Рік тому

    Nice truck bro. I just bought a Tundra loaded and I love it!. I almost went for the TRD.

  • @Kingisaac2020
    @Kingisaac2020 Рік тому

    that is very true a lot of killers and this is sad and Chris this is a good video you did i'll try to find some abandoned places and murder places for you

  • @jimc6687
    @jimc6687 Рік тому

    Pretty scenic spot for NJ........too bad it's so close to that major noisy highway!!

  • @jamesortiz5388
    @jamesortiz5388 Рік тому +4

    One of my friends a pretty young girl loved to travel she hitchhiked everywhere. I was asking about her and her friends said a serial killer truck driver had killed her. So sad.

  • @CarolineWessonFLGirl
    @CarolineWessonFLGirl Рік тому +4

    I think alot of serial killers got away with alot back in the 70s and earlier, due to lack of technology, in my opinion of course.

  • @anadraham2995
    @anadraham2995 Рік тому

    I hadn't known of this until around 2006 when i started getting a bunch of Weird NJ back issues (they covered it several times).

  • @williamlynnroden
    @williamlynnroden Рік тому

    Your're a good man Chris!

  • @JedCurrie
    @JedCurrie Рік тому

    Good video thanks.

  • @evil_musclemuscled3814
    @evil_musclemuscled3814 Рік тому +2

    I hope there's justice for her

  • @gregggoss2210
    @gregggoss2210 Рік тому +3

    Weird N.J. has done several stories on this over the years. There were several assumptions that the identity of the murderer was known but the person who perpetrated it was being protected because of who they were ( possibly politically connected).

  • @Liz-cmc313
    @Liz-cmc313 Рік тому +5

    I don't see this being solved. She obviously was put there. Most likely hitched a ride with the killer. RIP

  • @chaliceflame1314
    @chaliceflame1314 Рік тому +3

    Evil people have always looked for victims.

  • @IIKPSII
    @IIKPSII Рік тому +1

    Can you PLEASE do a video on the Waco cult? and maybe visit the exact site of where that house was? that would be amazing!

  • @Davidbirdman101
    @Davidbirdman101 Рік тому

    Same thing happened to me once, except it was a skull. Someone had lost their head and got carried away. There was a big stink about it.

  • @g-lolita3458
    @g-lolita3458 6 місяців тому

    I know this story very well my older family lived around the same area. & My Mom said the 60s & 70s had a lot of killers. & the worst part she always used to hitchhike just like many young people did back then. Thank God she never got kidnapped or worst but a lot of young people did get caught up by the wrong people just because they wanted to hitchhike to get to where they wanted

  • @Truckenbaby
    @Truckenbaby 10 днів тому

    I was 2 months old, but I heard about this many times

  • @paulshea2560
    @paulshea2560 Рік тому +1

    So in the last video we all saw the littel girl in the cemetery, But did any one spot the Deer 🦌 in this one ?? Ah ha IM A TRUE New Englander lol look between the metal box and the old mixer at the old quary into the video it's real quick don't blink 😅 .Any way hope this video can solve or get some attention to her murder my prayers to her family. Enjoyed the video.

  • @Angel-jg5se
    @Angel-jg5se Рік тому

    Lord have mercy,,,,🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @ricklipford8762
    @ricklipford8762 Рік тому

    Great video Chris may she rest in peace

  • @fubarlife7776
    @fubarlife7776 Рік тому +1

    @ 5:23 I can't read the words on the diagram picture ?

    • @Michael666CA
      @Michael666CA Рік тому +1

      Body on stomach, facing right, right arm over tree limb
      clothing: blue shirt, Tan pants
      Brown sandals near bod Items

    • @Michael666CA
      @Michael666CA Рік тому +1

      At the bottom is
      ITEMS:
      Cell phone, Vicks inhaler, small green compact , lipstick, blue comb, a key with ring, a clear vile with unknown substance, small eyeshadow box white/clear purse, and brown sandals

    • @fubarlife7776
      @fubarlife7776 Рік тому +1

      @@Michael666CA Thank you!

    • @zq9m3xh8
      @zq9m3xh8 Рік тому +1

      @@Michael666CA Umm.....no such thing as cell phones in 1972.

    • @Michael666CA
      @Michael666CA Рік тому

      @@zq9m3xh8 True but the writing on the screen is hard to read. I'm watched on my TV still hard to read, First item, 3 words maybe cellophane first word I'm thinking mirror in perentasias and second word looks like tiskias , maybe the first word is marble. So, "marble" tiskias cellophane

  • @diane_alworth
    @diane_alworth Рік тому

    Born in ‘72. Wild times.

  • @simonblyth7411
    @simonblyth7411 Рік тому

    How far from the body site did the chap with the dog live, did the dog go all the way up there to find the arm?

  • @mjcindiarailrider
    @mjcindiarailrider Рік тому +1

    Died too soon and died mysteriously... RIP jeanette

  • @michaelciccone2194
    @michaelciccone2194 Рік тому +2

    I hope you examined yourself for little insects called "ticks". Very common in NJ woods and forests. They carry Lymn's disease.

  • @Michael666CA
    @Michael666CA Рік тому

    @ 1:55 When you said quarry at the center of the screen you jumped a deer.

  • @H2Ocritter
    @H2Ocritter Рік тому

    What a eerie place, all that metal just left to rust away.

  • @shanew5957
    @shanew5957 Рік тому +2

    Think it was a spot where teens hung out is why they were able to find her there. A lot less vegetation from photos i remember seeing. I could be thinking about another case though

  • @annemontanaro3795
    @annemontanaro3795 Рік тому +2

    What was Jeanettes' destination on the day she disappeared? Did her friends know of a person who she might have had a relationship with.

    • @garyrobinson5092
      @garyrobinson5092 10 місяців тому

      Her mysterious boyfriend she told her cousin about...

  • @AnyM4jorDude
    @AnyM4jorDude Рік тому +3

    Ok I was horrified! I thought the thumbnail was the actual dog with the human arm. I’d had to explain to my children that’s the dog isn’t part of the real story.

  • @MegaBait1616
    @MegaBait1616 Рік тому +2

    I remember this........

  • @YourTubeVideoss
    @YourTubeVideoss Рік тому

    Yes Your Right About Trend Of Black Magic -- But I Grew Up In The 1970's - It Was Still a Peaceful Time - Simple Time WE - NEVER - Feared Walking Through Our Small Town Here Maineville , Ohio Warren County - We Never Had Any Trouble 1970 - 1979 - You Could Trust Your Neighbor - Every Body Set On Their Porches And Waived To You - People Had Respect -

  • @michaelciccone2194
    @michaelciccone2194 Рік тому +1

    There was big coverup during the List family investigation 1971. Westfield NJ. Same thing. Occult practices.

  • @Hitch11
    @Hitch11 Рік тому +3

    Anyone else catch that deer at about 1:56??

  • @cgimovieman
    @cgimovieman Рік тому +1

    I don’t know the very specific details of the case, but it seems most likely to me that she was trying to hitchhike, was raped and then murdered, and then the murderer took the body up to that place to dump it. It seems like a place that is out of the way and takes some effort to get to. So if she was ever found, there wouldn’t be anything left, as animals got to her over the years and scattered the bones.

  • @emke9326
    @emke9326 Рік тому +8

    The hero in this tragedy is the dog.

  • @wes89
    @wes89 Рік тому

    I read that there is a correlation between leaded gas and the violence of the 70's.

  • @mndiec
    @mndiec Рік тому

    What kind of animal is that at 1:57

  • @NaomisAdventures
    @NaomisAdventures Рік тому

    Thats sad that it still isn’t solved

  • @neveragoodgirl
    @neveragoodgirl Рік тому +1

    my question why would she wear flip flops she knew she was gonna climb that hill

  • @PFBM86
    @PFBM86 Рік тому

    Oh wow my mom is from this area and Jeanette was about her age, I wonder if they went to school together

  • @stephenbrand5661
    @stephenbrand5661 Рік тому +1

    Reading the Wikipedia page for this crime made me also look into the John List murders.
    Religious nut jobs really do make the world a more dangerous place for all of us.

    • @RoseFBN
      @RoseFBN 11 місяців тому +1

      Ain't that the truth.

  • @TheTaz1999
    @TheTaz1999 Рік тому +1

    Wondering if modern technology could help solve the case by exhuming her remains.

  • @RealTonaMan01
    @RealTonaMan01 Рік тому +1

    Those apartments at the beginning of the video look like the apartments from that teen that got stabed by her friends

  • @sunizbliss
    @sunizbliss Рік тому

    What where those bones in your video?

  • @ahg1358
    @ahg1358 Рік тому

    How did the dog get up there and how far was it from it's home ?

  • @-FALKOR
    @-FALKOR Рік тому +3

    🌹

  • @wes89
    @wes89 Рік тому

    If it's doable to walk up there... How hard would it be to dump a body there?

  • @natashafaulkner666
    @natashafaulkner666 Рік тому +1

    Okay so who in their right mind would want to climb up there!? So did they look into the person that found her? It seemed like the killer would only know where she would be

  • @bobbybeal4886
    @bobbybeal4886 Рік тому

    sad

  • @noeraldinkabam
    @noeraldinkabam Рік тому +1

    It was not when it started it was when it got recogneized and named. It was the beginning of another way of investigating. (It would be about 50 years more for police to stop calling every teen thatwent missing a runaway but at least the fact that there were serial killers was acknowledged but they didn’t start murdering in the seventies)