Infamous Cold Cases FINALLY SOLVED in 2022
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Timestamps:
0:00 - The Delphi Case
9:04 - Taman Shud / Somerton Beach Man
21:50 - Maurice Hastings - Розваги
Maurice's case is disturbing...38 years of his life erased for something he had nothing to do with. Whoever made the decision to not run a DNA test the first time needs to face repercussions
Whoever made that decisions needs to be put behind bars for exactly 38 years
Yes! It was a setup, pure and simple!
The jury who convicted him ought to be put against a wall & shot IMHO. I mean, who convicts somebody for a life altering sentence on the back of zero evidence FFS.?
@@fullmetalmello Yeah but he appealed to have tests run in 2000 & they fucking denied him. Both whoever was part of that denial & the original jury who convicted him based upon zero evidence should put against a wall & shot IMHO.
That's when keep receipts and return some items
Sometimes vengeance is fully justified
The story about the Somerton Beach Man ended up being kind of sad. A man who loved culture, with a broken marriage, practically no friends, and who probably committed suicide on a beach somewhere in Australia. What an unhappy story.
his wives relatives confirmed that he was physically abusive and had a drinking problem and she fled from him because of the abuse
Seeing the photos of his brother almost made me cry
@@lilliputianhitcher3808 Its still sad that none of his family ever claimed his body or looked for him. The video says some of his closer family members never even met him.
@@lilliputianhitcher3808 where?
And these are just the stories we know about; there are many more, still untold.
38 years of that man’s life lost, no amount of money can compensate for that. I hope he goes on to have a long n healthy life
i hope so too :(
4:20 the fact that one of the girls have been in contact with such a psycho while he wasn't even the one who killed them is just insane. This is a sick and effed up world we live in.
My thoughts exactly! The concept that they were being targeted by more than one predator at once.
Goes to show that children are more likely to be targeted and kidnapped by people they do know rather then strangers; and how there's more to a person then what the communtity sees, unfortunately.
that wouldnt work nowadays, if anything they are less powerful now, back in the 2000s annd 90s underage girls would often date 20y guys nowadays most of those relationships are way less common
We live in hell.
Get your ppermit and cc permit and protect yourself.
All these cases are sad. But Maurice's is especially terrifying. I'm not even 38 years old. but the idea of being (falsely) locked up that long is just so beyond me. as some other commentators said, that man deserves the world and I hope he'll find a way to live the rest of his live in peace and comfort.
The jury who convicted him ought to be put against a wall & shot IMHO. I mean, who convicts somebody for a life altering sentence on the back of zero evidence FFS.?
I can't imagine how bitter I would be. Being locked up on *no evidence*!!! Ugh. I'd love to know how he'll be compensated.
@@deathbywords He is a better man than I, I would be unbelievably bitter and vengeful after that. I would have dedicated the rest of my life to tearing down the broken system that got me into that situation to begin with. Thankfully, not everyone in the world is as single minded as me when it comes to righting wrongs.
I totally agree. I feel so bad for Maurice. District attorney that refused to test the DNA, should have to go to jail for the extra 20 years that Maurice was in jail. What a criminal the DA is!! I would love to have Mr. Maurice and his family at my house for a celebratory dinner and stay, in someway to show that not all of us are stupid evil humans
@@deathbywords he won't be
Honestly, never thought story 1 would be solved.
Brooo Maurice deserves everything from life. Whoever sent him down needs repercussions. That's disgusting.
Maurice was done fucking dirty. It’s infuriating.
Agreed. What I was thinking. Those stories suck so bad where an innocent person rots in jail for decades.
Stories like his are the reason that I don’t believe in the death penalty, even if there are people who deserve it. If he would have been sentenced to death then he’d be gone, and the possibility of even one innocent person being killed is absolutely unacceptable. His situation is still a travesty, but at least he was released and had his name cleared
@@TheFawse Yeah that's kind of where I'm at with the death penalty - definitely people who deserve it but innocent people getting put to death is totally unacceptable and with a life sentence, they still get the chance to clear their name eventually - even though innocent people in prison is messed up too.
@@Blalack77 Innocent people have no doubt been summarily executed. Sad. I'd be so bitter...
I can't believe the Somerton Man case was finally solved. That has always been one of the most mysterious cases in true crime. It's been so long that I was sure it would remain unsolved forever. To finally know the answer after theorizing about it for many years is really strange. As is usually the case, the truth turns out to be much blander than fiction. Just a normal guy with a broken marriage who decided to kill himself on a beach, leaving this world with his beloved poetry. However, him NOT being related to Jo's son is pretty insane. a 10-20 million to 1 chance? Honestly, the fact that a case with so many clues straight out of a spy thriller that all turned out to have fairly mundane explanations is crazier than the case itself . Jo's refusal to talk, Taman Shud, the "coded message", the luggage, the secret pocket, no one who could identify him, all of it not adding up to anything.
I know right? That's up there with the most mysterious of any historical mysteries, absolutely wild that it's been just ... solved.
Sometimes it's best to go back to basics, and that's what solved the case. Just do a DNA test on the man.
In my opinion a possible theory could be that Charles Webb just saw Jo somewhere on the street and saw that her son looked very similar to him. He probably approached her, talked to her about it, then they talked about how his marriage fell and how his son would've looked just like Jo's son had he had one, they probably exchanged numbers for a possible friendship, that's probably what happened, that's why Jo was so shaken and disturbed to fiind out that the man was found dead. I mean imagine you meeting someone and then you fiind out the very next days that he's found dead randomly, it would disturb anyone.
@@vlaicurabca6987 But why wouldn't she just tell that story, and pretend she didnt know him? Maybe to not draw attention to herself as a possible suspect? Really doubt it
@@leandro6285she was married. if it got out that she was talking to another man, even gave him her phone number…. well I’m sure her husband wouldn’t be too happy about that
I'm so relieved about Abby and Libby's case holy shit. I heard about it as soon as it became public pretty much. I'm still sickened to my core, and heart broken the girls lives were lost. But I'm so thankful they got the fucking sicko
Truly tragic that Maurice didn't get to see his mother before she died. Just 4 months before his release, so sad. I hope he finds peace and happiness.
im not gonna lie im not pessimistic but hoping a dead man peace and happiness aint gonna do shit god damn it.
@@IsraelCountryCube he isn't dead??
@@IsraelCountryCube Maurice isn’t dead?
@@IsraelCountryCube his mom died not him
@@IsraelCountryCube 🤨
It's definitely a relief to hear that Abby and Libby's supposed killer is hopefully put behind bars for life. I was 14 when the case was being known and now I'm 19 years old a freshman in college and doing things that these poor girls should've been able to experience. Life is cruel y'all
Edit: I put "supposed killer" because people were getting butthurt that I was already sure that the dude was guilty
So were you involved in this crime? What did you do?
@@Im_telling_on_your_asses ? I don't get what you're trying to say?
Dude same I remember this being a huge case when I was 15 now I’m 20 in the Air Force
@@Im_telling_on_your_asses This person wasn't at all involved with the crime. Learn to read before typing.
@@liliumasiaticus it's a crypto bro you're expecting too much lmao
Maurice's case is just depressing, half of his life taken away for something he hasn't done. What makes it even more depressing is the fact that his mother passed away just four months before she ever got to see him free, i hope he enjoys his life to the fullest.
Now imagine how many more people just like him are still rotting in prison right now for something they didn't do and most them will probably never even have the chance to be proven innocent. No matter how much some monsters deserve to die, cases like these is why I am against the death penalty, some people were executed and later proven innocent. Based on past cases it's estimated that around 4% of the inmates on death roll could actually be innocent. Innocent people don't deserve to be executed for the crimes of others.
@@toreadoress Even that number, is reportedly likely to be 3x higher at 12%.
@@stevonwhite8933 I agree and I do believe it's much higher percentage in reality, just when it comes to numbers I go with the ones that are most commonly referred and known as a whole because even if I believe it's more than that, I have no way to verify the numbers more specifically.
One thing is for sure - the system is rotten and it has been for a long time.
Maurice’s mom might have passed away before Maurice was released, but she lived long enough to see the DNA results and to know he was innocent of the crime.
She probably always knew and that law enforcement had something against her son or at least their race
True... That makes it a little better at least.
The Abby and Libby case has always chilled me to the bone because of the audio recording. So glad to see that someone has finally been charged in that case.
If he is the one I hope he rots in hell.
@Zelina even if he is "proven guilty" and "convicted" it doesn't mean it is suddenly an absolute. If the man is truly innocent but is wrongly convicted does it make a difference when the UA-camrs put him in their videos?
@Zelina I agree that a lot of UA-camrs, maybe most, use other people, other people's pain, for content and make money off of tragedy and injury. It's part of this twisted and broken world
@Zelina we do know that the man was charged with two counts of murder at the very least. Down the Hill Podcast and Murder Sheet went into much more detail. Innocent till proven guilty, yes. But there's cause and reason for the excitement surrounding his arrest.
And hopefully he's the correct person this time.
There's the very real possibility that Maurice Hastings had to wait so long for a DNA test because the authorities did not want him exonerated. They'd rather an innocent person so to jail for life than admit they had to wrong guy. It's disgusting.
And he probably got arrested and charged for the crimes due to racist bias, too. And then the tests were refused probably because of that and a bias against convicts.
Gotta love the legal system amirite
Wouldn't be surprised if the police didn't release the name of the real killer because it was a white guy and they don't want the racial question brought into it.
@@ludameri1384 yeah our system is crap right now and there needs to be change.
No it’s because DNA testing was horrible in the 80s-90s, it was invented in 1984. It wasn’t really used much back then because it was 1. Very expensive and 2. Pretty unreliable. The technology was in it’s infancy.
If he got a DNA test back in the 80s it might’ve said he didn’t do it, but it also might’ve said that he did it. DNA testing as we know it today it’s more of a modern thing, it wasn’t really reliable until the 2000s. Not much people know this but American paternity shows were the first ones to use reliable and accurate DNA tests.
I'm so happy Abby and Libby's case was solved. I was about the same age the girls where when I first found out about the case, and their clear awareness of what was going to happen to them, thus the audio recording was so real and horrifying to me and honestly I've been extremely invested since then. I honestly thought they'd never solve it. It's a relief to know they finally found the killer.
It hasn't been solved yet, they've just arrested someone. I do think the police have a lot more evidence than they've released to the public though. Let's hope justice is served.
@@ItsAv3rageGamer looking at the still image and Richard, they do look very similar especially the beard.
@@ItsAv3rageGamerhe confessed to the murders to his family “at least 5 times”….it doesn’t have an official stamp on it yet, but it’s solved.
It truly baffles and sickens me that people can just say “Yep it’s that black man that did it” and no one bats an eye for THIRTY EIGHT YEARS.
Maybe black people should stop commiting crimes, especially violent ones
Well statistically speaking black individuals commit the most crimes so naturally you would assume it was the black person it sucks but the only way to change that is for black people to stop committing so many crimes and change the statistic
What? Are black people incapable of committing crime or something?
Or like when we get told those middle easterners have weapons of mass destruction and everyone’s like oh yeah that makes sense. Even with no evidence
Well Erin, they can do that because black people statistically are more likely to commit crimes than ANY OTHER RACIAL GROUP. That's why nobody thinks an Asian man did it.
Maurice saying he ain't bitter or angry, that he just wants lto enjoy the life he has left, despite the gross negligence of the prosecutor and judge, is something quite inspirational,. Words and attitude to live by.
Everyone makes mistakes, _but denying him the means to prove his innocence,_ *is just plain evil.*
That man needs money from a justice system that failed not just him, but everybody. He needs to enjoy a retirement he was never able to save up for. Prison work pays between 7 cents and 52 cents an hour.
@@johnhein2539 Yeah, I personally hate the for-profit prison system, because it encourages a disposition to can people for minor infractions. Ironically, American airports on the other hand could do better having private security that just observes a federal protocol. So jails that the government should take care of are run by private contractors, _while aviation passengers logistics, that would benefit from a custom-fit and lean private security,_ *is handled by yet another bloated alphabet agency.* It almost feels like the cronyist government sold our nation a scam.
And yeah, Maurice deserves a huge settlement for the idiotic justice system making him waste half of his life while denying him the plausibility of _habeas corpus_ every accused deserves. But even beyond the money, it makes me glad he didn't get institutionalized, kept his faith in God, and has the disposition to enjoy life as a free man.
Institutionalization is a very depressing psychological phenomenon. *Yet they never broke an innocent man's spirit,* just like they couldn't break Jesus after mocking and torturing him. *Both carried their own cross with silent humble dignity.*
not being bitter is cool & all but if that was me i’d make sure that DA who denied the DNA test and wanted me to be guilty so bad would cease breathing the moment i could get my hands on him… now we’d both have the satisfaction :)
The jury who convicted him ought to be put against a wall & shot IMHO. I mean, who convicts somebody for a life altering sentence on the back of zero evidence FFS.?
@@xWingzTV Ditto, heh. Altho the problem tends to be that DA's have far too much power and very little responsibility to show for it, so more often than not they are the pawns of the rich and powerful to help them supervise their illicit deals in their areas of influence. So I wouldn't be surprised if Maurice found himself simply in the _wrong time, wrong place, and by the wrong people,_ and got made a patsy. Notice how dodgy the behavior of the California court was in his sentencing, along with not even revealing _who was the real killer_ after canning him for almost four decades.
_I could almost swear the real murderer was someone who either was influential, or did the dirty business of someone like that._
I'm really hoping they have a ton of evidence on this guy from Delphi they'll unload at the trial. I've been following this case for years and want them to lock up the right person.
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The more I look at bridge guy, the more I only see Richard Allen. His head is down so it distorts the hat, but it's definitely a baseball cap. I used to think maybe it was Ron Logan, but it didn't feel quite right. I couldn't be certain. Now I'm certain it's Richard Allen with his face down.
They caught the Delphi killer?
Amazing!
@@bluebooooo7165 Didn't even know about the case until last week when they arrested the guy but yeah looks like it.
More than anything I just want to know WHY.
Maurice’s case breaks my heart. There’s nothing worse than wrongful imprisonment and the fact half of his life was spent there for a crime he never committed and having his mom pass away before he was released just hurts my very core
It’s a cruel world out there
the opening piano of this channel has always been strangely soothing
The selfie of Richard Allen with the police sketch in the background is actually chilling. What a sick man
@K.M.V S that's exactly what it was. It was almost like a trophy in the public eye to him
@K.M.V S yep
BG looks nothing like Richard Allen. No way it’s him
He also took a photo of his daughter on the same bridge where the girls were found murdered
@@paulwoodford1984 ....it SURE DOES to me! The more you compare the portraits, the more uncanny it gets.
Maurice looks like such a gentle soul. 38 years locked away, and he still doesn't outwardly blame anyone for it; he's just happy to be out :)
His case is an example why, despite me having zero moral problems with putting a murderer to death, I still oppose the death penalty. "Where there is life, there is hope"... and since the legal system is an imperfect human system, the benefit of the doubt needs to be adhered to. If we had a perfect method of determining guilt, my opinion would be different - but we don't. So let those wrongly convicted have all the time they need to prove their innocence.
@@MrJest2 I'm under the belief that the death penalty should be reserved for the worst of the worst, and that it should not even be considered unless there is actually substantial, irrefutable evidence to back up the charges.
@@the_furry_inside_your_walls639 On the contrary I think the worst of the worst should be denied death. Speaking as someone who was suicidal. Suffering alive is the real punishment. Death is a favor.
@@ezpz4646 It's a very dilemma to think of this kind of Idea indeed, humans are very complex creatures. there are someone who thinks death is not even scary for them as a punishment and there is also someone who can tolerate a great amount of pain so torture is also not very effective as a punishment if we want to punish them by isolation, there are also someone who finds a quiet solitude room is a peace
I don't think there is a single answer for this system, as long as humans make the justice system, I think it will always be imperfect
@@hakimhomecent1619 That is so true.
My young niece and nephews always complain that I’m too over protective of them, especially around strangers. But that’s just because they don’t know how sick and twisted some people can be, especially towards children. This video just reaffirms my paranoia.
Your paranoia will kill them faster than any random stranger will - grow up
Sad that with all the information and resources we have in 2022 you’ve resorted to look at everything black and white without any confirmation
Teach them to be cautious don't just do it for them
You are filling your head with true crime stories and it's altering your perception of the world. Don't punish those kids for a mistake you are making.
Teach them self defense. Give them weapons (if they are old enough) for example, a pocket knife, teach them how to use it.
No way, Abby and Libby's case has finally been solved?! That's fantastic news!
It's not solved. They have arrested and charged someone. Now there has to be a trial with whatever evidence they have to prove he was involved.
No this POS opportunist IS using these childrens deaths as clickbait profit makes u as bad as the killer
@@ApohMayhe confessed to his family “at least 5 times”. It doesn’t have an official stamp by the court yet, but it’s solved.
The part about the guy renting his catfish account to several people in the area is terrifying... even after everything there will still be predators there who might never get caught
Yeah people are saying that the families of the girls and the people of Delphi will finally be able to sleep easy now…I doubt that. Now they know there are still god knows how many sick individuals that were using that catfish account; hiding in plain sight just like the girls’ killer. Those other pedos could easily have done the same to those girls instead, and still have the opportunity to do so to others. I don’t believe that the people of Delphi nor the families will be fully satisfied. This part of the case may be solved and provide some closure, but now we know there’s even more creeps who are just like the killer roaming a small town like Delphi, and they may never be caught.
Makes a person wonder who's names could be among the list of renters. Second sketch didn't really resemble Richard Allen (the 1st did to me though) nor Kegan Kline and I've heard allegations that Allen had a daughter resembling one victim who he photographed on the same bridge as some sick tribute. Sounds like more players may come out of the woodwork to me
A renter name reveal would b great, I've had enough of pedo's, kid diddlers, and overall pervs. The internet has been gold for them, they now connect more easily and who knows what sort of crap they r up to.
@@encroachingchaos6208 the photo of Richard's daughter was taken a few years before the murders so it wasn't a tribute, as for the police sketches, both have features that are similar to Allen but neither look exactly like him which is probably more to do with eye witness testimony being unreasonable (as usual)
@@DBCooper01 Didn't mean to spread misinformation there, thanks for clarifying.
When it comes to sketches I personally got chills when I saw the photo of the accused believing it resembled the first sketch to an eerie degree.
The 2nd sketch looked to be someone 20+ years younger than the first which is where I speculate there's at least them as a 3rd player if not more renters (again speculating but maybe in positions of influence that could've enabled a ring to stay at large via blackmail)
Those brave girls. Followed a gut feeling to use her smartphone. And, most definitely, solved their own murders. Rest well angels...... you are the heroes in this terrible tale. All love 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Well... i don't know if the video actually solved the murders...
I'm sure it helped at the very least
OR, in the time that Bridge Guy was still making his way over rough planks, the girls could have booked it, and gone home that evening.
@@scallopohare9431 not a guarantee. He could have been much faster than them.
@@Nalijay Possible, but not probable. Especially while he was still on the very rough surface of the rairoad trestle.
i’m in a criminal justice class at my high school and we’ve been keeping up with this case for awhile now. i love that others are keeping up with it aswell.
Omg the case of Maurice Hastings brought me to tears. His mother dying just 4 months before he was released from the prison sentence that lasted as long as I have been alive for a crime he didn't commit is just awful. I hope he's having the best life he can now that he has been exonerated.
The idea of the Taman Shud case being solved is insane!
And then to hear that his life was actually quite depressing...makes me feel really sad for him.
@@elsupremeo 100%. Things are often not as intriguing as we make them out to be, but this case fascinated so many of us for so long it's so surreal to be faced with these potential facts.
Solved! Or has it been?
There is still some questions in my mind:
o. Why were the tags cut out of his clothing?
o. Why was the "Tamam shud" quote sewn into the lining of the man's coat where it was unlikely to be found?
o. Why did the woman "Jo" seem to have known the guy?
o. Why did this video not mention later statements from Jo's daughter revealing that Jo did indeed know the Somerton man?
o. Is the evidence that determined that Jo's son is not related to the Somerton man correct? I am not a geneticist, so it is only my opinion that if Jo knew the Somerton man, and her son expressed the same rare genetic characteristics; that seems unlikely to be a mere coincidence.
Nevertheless, it would be great if the case is actually solved.
@@barrybrevik9178 The best thing we can solve is his identity. It’s best to give people’s identity back to their corpses after such tragic disappearances. The other speculations…well, as the founder of the case clarifies in the video, some questions will be answered tomorrow, next year, in the future or never at all. At least we finally gave the Doe his identity.
@@barrybrevik9178 and why, if he was planning suicide would he also have horses he wanted to bet on? Just a question I wonder about.
It's so tragic that that man in the last case was falsely imprisoned for so long. I hope he lives out the rest of his days comfortably and happily.
I hate hearing about these wrongfully convicted. They didn't even give this guy a chance!
@@bentonrp no they did not
I know money won’t bring back all that time lost but I hope they give him a good amount of money
it’s shocking how racism and incompetence plays out in the criminal justice system. pick any young black man and the jury is quick to jump to conclusions. then to deny this man access to a dna test in a case that was decided without any physical evidence. it’s disgusting. l the carceral system in the US is outrageous and is often just slavery with more steps.
@@yeshuarc Yeah. While there's so much he's missed out on (growing career, family, and just being out in the world to experience life like anyone else) I do hope he wants for nothing and that at the very least, he can grow old in comfort and peace. 69 isn't young, and I'm sure prison can age you too. But I hope he still has a thirst for life and that he's got enough money to travel, to eat whatever he may want, if that's what he would like to do. Along with money, there should be a way to get a special counselor, not just to help with any mental issues that may have come from being wrongly convicted and imprisoned, but someone that will help him LIVE, to find purpose, be it work, education or volunteer opportunities. It makes me sad that they didn't even seem to TRY finding him innocent.
Wow! Absolutely crazy to me that cases 1 & 2 were finally solved. Hadn’t heard of the third case before this video, but I remember watching videos about the first two cases and never expected them to be solved. I think these “finally solved” videos are my favorites of yours! Although obviously it’s not possible to do them regularly
I’ve watched and read up on the delphi case a LOT from Lazy Masquerade and others I didn’t even think that there would be an update 😭😭😭 Very satisfying
The fact that they could have so easily run a DNA test in that last story makes me livid. This calls for more than just compensation; the people who made the decision NOT to run the test need to face consequences.
I have been looking for their names! I want to write a letter.
YUP. That is way more wrong than simply dropping the ball on somebody who should be in prison. There is nothing worse than somebody sitting in prison for something that they didn’t even do
@@BringBackCyParkVendingMachines I mean a lot of judges are over the age of 50. If they are even alive now. Otherwise they might be in their 90's.. At that point there is a good chance they won't even know what they are being told or just start going off on tangents about job stories that make them happy.
Because they have to pay for every year they are in there and they would never want to be told they are wrong or shell it out and that's what is the most problematic issue with the US justice system that and how people who hurt or kill children and get way less time than the guy on the street selling weed
Since DNA testing only started to be used in 1987 and his trail was in 88 I doubt it they could have "so easily run a DNA test" as you say.
It makes my heart sink when I hear of people being wrongfully imprisoned like that for so long. That would be one of the worst things that could happen to someone imo...
I know, isn't it? Geez, the system stole that guy's life for no reason at all. 🤢
1. Back then, racism was the complete norm.
2. We live in a gynocentric and misandrist society.
@@bentonrp and all they had to do was do what he asked but they didn't
@@jarrodedson5441 I hope there will be a law that comes out of this, like if a convicted person asks for a DNA test it must be granted.
As far as I am concerned it IS the worse thing that could happen
ABBY AND LIBBY SOLVED?? FINALLY THANK YOU GOD! ❤👊
Lazy! Thank you so much for updating us on these stories. I had it set in my head that we would never figure out the first two stories. Sometimes I go back and listen to your old videos and be so perplexed everytime those two stories would play. I finally have some closure and I'm glad to know the families of the deceased have closure too.
The last story hurts my heart. That poor man lost his whole life to a punishment for a crime he never committed. If only they had run that DNA test when he first asked them to...
His dumb lawyer should give him back his money too.
I don’t understand how it is even legal for them not to do that. I have heard of cases where people confess to crimes on their deathbeds, but the cops didn’t do anything because they “already had a guy” sitting in prison for something that somebody else freaking did. There is nothing in the world that makes me angrier
@@sabrinatscha2554 Police aren't exactly responsible for the actions of the court, and maybe they can initiate pressing charges, but what you described would be really hard to open a case for. I don't think it would be an officer's actual job in this scenario. Most officers would care a whole lot about such a circumstance, but I just don't think a person passing away in the care of a hospice nurse is being surrounded by six cops watching them die- dying is a slow process for most that can take a few weeks, and by the time death is there, they are almost always unconscious or on heavy pain meds. Not dramatically holding the hand of their wife and loudly confessing to crimes?
Delphi murders case always bothered me so much. First of all thinking of how scared those poor girls must have been to cause them to film and record the suspect (and how smart that was of them). It was always so creepy that they had the video and voice recording of the guy and it was still unsolved.
To me they didn’t want to solve it bc they probably know there’s lots of this going on in their town. Cops are probably assaulting people too. Someone mentioned they discovered more creeps in the area when looking for suspects. I don’t think they were in a rush to solve this bc a lot of cops abuse their power and SA women/girls. They’d be afraid of uncovering any of that up.
I'm stunned the Somerton Beach man has finally been solved! This story has fascinated me for years, I can't believe I haven't come across this yet. Absolutely incredible 👏
oh my god i remember seeing the delphi case in like 2021 while watching true crime and i was really upset and i was hoping they’ll solve the case and i’m so glad it’s finally solved, this case really took my interest even though i hate unsolved cases, probably because of how creepy it was. i feel so sorry for the two girls
Maurice isn't the only one whose request has been denied like that - I've already heard it a couple of times that someone in prison asked for a DNA test or other sorts of investigation but it was denied. And it seriously makes me question why. Seems to me as if they are so desperate never to admit that they have wrongfully convicted someone that they would rather let an innocent person rot away in prison forever than do any more steps to make absolutely sure.
Many members of the criminal justice system are notoriously stubborn when it comes to closing a case. If they feel they have the right person, they want to just move on and not think about it again, even if new evidence comes along that the person they have is innocent.
They don't want justice, they want a conviction
Law enforcement have such a frail ego that no matter how wrong they are, they never admit wrongdoing and only in extremely rare instances admit any degree of fallibility
Bingo
they always get denied cause the incompetent cops are lazy fat bastards who dont wanna do their jobs dont actually care about justice and dont wanna admit when they've got it wrong.
Lawyer, DA'S and judges hate admitting when they're wrong.
as an indiana resident who grew up hearing about abby and libby, the day my family heard this break in their case was a day of celebration for us. may the girls families finally have some solace.
It isn’t solved tho someone has been charged, not convicted.
I do also live around the area and I remember the day it was first on the news it’s heartbreaking I hope the family gets justice
It seems to be a multi person thing with a local chez piza ring. The Snapchat with her walking on the bridge has what looks like Two People at the far end of the bridge. Carrying two bodies to the dump site a half mile away would take one person waaaaay too long. I think it was multiple people involved, atleast two.
@@justinlast2lastharder749 How do you know they weren't killed where they were found? He didn't need to carry two bodies if he walked them there at gunpoint.
Check out CRIME KNIGHT on UA-cam. Joe is very interested in gathering information. Tell him TPHVICTIMS sent you.
I pass through Delphi every now and then. It always breaks my heart to think about those poor girls. But the whole state - indeed, the whole country - is rejoicing that the supposed killer has been found and will have justice brought upon him. Be praying for Delphi as they move on, and may Abby and Libby never be forgotten.
Thank you so much for the consistently amazing uploads Lazy Masquerade! I’d heard story #1 all over and I’m glad they caught the awful human behind that case.
One thing you left out about the Delphi case - the accused worked at CVS printing photos and gave the girls' families the funeral photos for free.
I bet he got a kick out of being thanked by the families for the percieved kindness...
He was a fall guy
@@wolfetteplays8894 what's ur proof? I know he hasn't been convicted and we don't know the police evidence yet but what are you basing your assertion on?
@@wolfetteplays8894 he was the main guy the other one was too fat. Look at the movement in the video. They have the right person
@@truthspeaker6974 Well the other pedo didn't get out scot free, tbf. They absolutely colluded in some way, so the CVS guy is totally guilty too.
@@bunnyluver2176 don't give the dude attention lol, its def him
They really keep people in prison and never want to let them go even after being told they’re innocent… so evil and gross. There’s too many stories like this… horrifying.
They make a profit for each prisoner.
@@GoatzombieBubba they do? Is it bec of the "free" labor they get from each prisoner?
@@taebundy658 that and I think the prisons receive more funding for each prisoner. Don't quote me on that though. The prison industry is fucked up. Acab.
@@taebundy658 that but privately owned prisons are the issue, they make money the more people they have in prison. A shocking number of prisons in American are owned by companies.
Great video Lazy! Ive prayed for years to have that Delphi case finally solved. When you committ such a horrifying crime, it always comes back to you, eventually
Absolutely love your narrating, I'm obsessed with the site and love the stories xx
I'm surprised he didn't cover the lady of the dunes since that just got a major update. I guess they still don't have the actual murderer, but even her identity being solved is huge!
Oh wow!
Whoa really????? That's huge news!
Hopefully he'll do a video on that soon!
Whoa! I'll have to look into it!
Reminds me of how the septic sam john doe got identified. It's amazing that technology has caught up and we're now seeing massive breaks
the delphi case being first up 💛 love and light to these two families. this case was so heartbreaking to live through as a member of the community.
I burst into tears hearing it. It's been so long, and they were so young. It's a relief knowing something is happening!
@@GCKMimi my family cried with joy knowing that the case was finally moving forward. we have all been waiting for so long.
@@mmoscoviumm they were friends of family so I was sobbing when I heard the news
@@GCKMimi i’m glad that the light of justice is shining upon them💛
Light and love! This case is incredibly sad… it fucking sucks that two kids with so much life ahead of them had their life cut short by a rancid piece of shit.
I hope they get justice and that their murderer suffers in prison.
This is off topic, but I will say: Bravo. I found your channel a month or so back, randomly surfing UA-cam for creepy/bizarre stories to learn about. After the first video I was hooked. Your narration, information and delivery are spectacular! I listen to your videos at work when driving from property to property (I work as a maintenance technician for a realty company on the beach, the ones that rent those million dollar houses). Anyway, I love your content and will continue to support/watch as long as you keep uploading. I also bought the plush recently and cannot wait to get it. Again, Bravo. You’re a great content creator. 11/10 Would recommend.
Great list. Although every entry was extremely sad, it's good to hear that there's always people that never give up on cold cases.
Don’t forget to please not harass the families or state for information as it’s been reported the judge had to back off a bit and hide DUE TO harassment from outside people demanding more details which couldn’t be shared :) remember that these people are peoples not just a story to listen to! Much love and stay safe everyone!
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The true crime community needs to hear this now more than ever ❤️
@@chaoswitch1974 so true, I want to know the details as much as the next guy but can't it wait untill AFTER the dude is properly charged and put behind bars.
He didn't back off, he passed off the case. He wasn't equipped for such a case anyways. It's good he admitted his limitations.
But the harassment is deplorable. I don't hear of his wife Allen's being harassed.
Who does something like that...?! Harassing a judge for information that they said would be released in due time as doing that now could compromise the investigation. That's do weird to me.
It's admirable how Maurice doesn't waste his time on bitterness and anger, no matter how justified it might be in his case. Here's hoping he gets to stay healthy and make the best of the time he has as a free man.
And I really hope Abby, Libby and their families will also get some justice soon.
i mean shit, he'd probably already fully accepted that he would spend the rest of his life locked up as sad as it is. he probably got all the bitterness and anger out within the 40 years he suffered in there and im sure he's just glad he finally was proven innocent and set free
It’s actually aggravating to think that the justice system ruined Maurice’s life when they could’ve just prevented it with a simple DNA test.
bro you're literally literally everywhere and you still don't make spam comments is amazing. your comments are always good.
I'm so happy to know there is promising progress with the Delphi Murders. I'm so shocked that all of my crime channels haven't exploded with this. Thank you for sharing the info you have!!!
Man, I remember Lazy’s coverage on the Somerton Beach Man. It was one of the most intriguing mysteries (and one of my favorites) he had covered, and I would’ve never figured that it could be solved with how convoluted it was. Nothing short of a tragic tale after hearing it being broken down. Rest easy, Charles.
I feel such a strong connection to this story and have no idea why.
When the Case of Abby and Libby was still Cold, I never ceased to comment on vids about it that people were crazy to see a young man in the blurred footage of the male on the bridge. And the voice recording as well spoke of someone older, around fifties. Glad the police didn't get biased by that updated sketch and looked in the right direction.
Literally, even the body type and movements of the individual indicated that he was old. That sketch was so off the mark
I also thought he was at his earliest in his mid to late 30s, thought he was probably older tho which, to be fair, depending on the person and their health, can look like anywhere from 35-55 haha.
Yeah the voice sounds in their 40s or 50s
@@user-qv5sm5dw1vhe confessed to his family about the murders “at least 5 times”
That Delphi one always really bothered me since there was some footage of the guy. I really hope that they got him and make the charges stick. Can’t wait to see the evidence against him.
That video doesn't prove anything. There was an older man that everyone was absolutely convinced it was him. The walk matches! The voice matches! Arrest him! He passed away and people were convinced he got away with murder. Now everyone says the same exact thing about this man and that video. You absolutely cannot tell who it is, and honestly, because of that, I highly doubt it can be used as evidence against anyone because it can literally be anyone.
@@ApohMay That’s why I specifically said “Can’t wait to see the evidence against him” 😂 Nothing you said contradicts my statement
@@frasert8779 My point was specifically about that footage. You were bothered because they had it and presumably couldn't get someone with it? That's all I was pointing out, the footage can be anyone, it can't pinpoint anyone.
@@ApohMay Ah I see, yeah I didn’t mean to imply they should be able to use the footage. I was meaning to highlight how disturbing it is that we have the guy on footage but can’t use it because it’s so grainy, which makes it all the more frustrating. I was not clear so I can see why you took it that way
I never thought they would solve this cold case. Go team! The investigators are truly amazing!
Always satisfying to see unsolved cases being finally solved or almost being solved
I am waiting with bated breath to see the evidence against the suspect in the Delphi case. Few cases have touched me like Abby and Libby's. The only other one in recent memory is the "honor" killing of the Said sisters Amina and Sarah in Texas in 2008. The frustration with that case was knowing who did it, but not being able to track him down. The fact that Libby did everything she could to bring her and Abby's murderer to justice, yet they couldn't identify him for so long was equally devastating. I am so, so hopeful that like the Said sisters, the vile creature that took these girls' lives will finally be put away.
Props for spelling "bated" correctly 🙂
@@tekbarrier Haha, thanks! I actually meant to check that that spelling was correct, but totally forgot. I'm glad my brain subconsciously got it right!
I am going to wager that the evidence is slim, circumstantial at best. The police strategy is clear... Try this guy in the court of public opinion and he will be found guilty regardless of the weakest evidence.
@@TheRoadhammer379 I don't think that's fair to say this early. They haven't released what evidence they do have, so it's really impossible for us to say whether the case is strong or very flimsy.
@@TheRoadhammer379 Sadly this looks to be the case. The fact they won't even state the reason they were on his property or what the warrant was for is bad. The public should at least know that. It sets a bad standard for policing everywhere.
I am so, so glad that the Delphi girls may actually get some justice. That story always stuck with me.
man these videos are so satisfying, i literally stood up and fistbumped the air when you said the guy was caught in the first video
When I heard the news about them having made an arrest in the Delphi case I was absolutely estatic. I thought that was going to be a case that was never solved, but I'm so glad these two girls will be getting the justice they deserve
The Somerton Beach man is so sad. It seems he was incredibly alone considering no one claimed his body nor contacted police to tell them who he was. The idea of him taking his own life due to loneliness, only for people to care, worry, and wonder about him for SO long without him even knowing, is just kinda weird and sad to think about.
All I can say is that your voice and the background music sends shivers down my spine. I feel like I’m being watched whenever I listen to these videos, and I feel like I’m hearing things I’m not supposed to hear.
The Somerton Beach Man case is a classic case of Occam's Razor, the simplest explanation was the one that made the most sense, for decades, people were creating theories about secret messages and spies, but no, there was a simple answer all along.
I always enjoy these stories when the bad guy is caught in the end. The unsolved ones are harder to hear. That last gentleman was so gracious, especially considering the amount of time he had wrongfully spent sitting in prison! I wish him all the best from here on out!
What a great story teller! You are one of the finest Lazy Masquerade!
I love all of your videos and have been an avid fan for a long time now! keep up the great work!
I was recommended the press conference about the Delphi case a few days ago, I was so relieved.
EDIT: Also, no way the Somerton beach man was identified! It's one of my favorite "dark mysteries", no way I missed that. I feel ashamed... I've theorized once that it may be suicide. Now that I have more information, I believe it even more. Being a poet, getting suited up, laying on the beach, words from a poem tome stitched in a secret pocket, sounds like he was prepared, maybe he bet one last time on horses and lost.
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense for (possibly) what happened with the Somerton beach man.
Wow I hadn’t heard about the last case. What a gracious man! I can’t imagine losing not just half, but MOST of your life on a wrong conviction…. Imagine the suffering he endured, the abuse… all undeserved… God bless him
I've been pondering the first two for a long time. It's great to see them solved!
Wow I had no idea that such strides had been made in the Somerton case! This mystery has always stuck with me. Thanks Lazy for keeping us aware of things.
Omg. This is how I found out about the Delphi update. I was listening to this while doing my makeup and started bawling my eyes out. I really hope they've finally got him. I've always prayed their case would be solved in my lifetime. Those sweet girls deserve nothing but peace 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Isn't it strange that all these mysteries just happened to be solved in these past few months? The lady of the dunes was just solved a few days ago too...😲
It is, isn't it? I wonder why... coincidence? Maybe there was some kind of breakthrough of some kind. I'm not very knowledgeable about these topics.
I find it quite odd that the Somerton beach man had most of the clothing labels taken off if it was a suicide. I don't see why he would have wanted to be anonymous or anything, the removing of labels is something a murderer would do but that also raises questions because no other precision to hide his identity seemed to be taken. Quite the baffling case if you ask me.
I really like seeing these videos.
Knowing the unsolved have been solved is immensely satisfying to read/watch.
Maurice's story is heartbreaking, I hope that gentleman can find happiness where he can
I remember first watching your videos 5 years ago when you made stalker stories, skin-walker stories etc. I stopped watching your videos a year ago due to having watched all of your vids so there was nothing more to watch. I’m so glad I’ve come back to catch up on all the new content. Love the direction you’re going in.
I absolutely love your content! Been subscribed and watching on/off for a few years now, but I rarely comment. Keep up the good work!
I'm glad Maurice's mother got to see that her son was innocent. It makes me so mad when the DA are so stubborn are refuse to imagine that they got it wrong. Getting DNA tested should have been done as soon as it was able to be. It's like withholding evidence.
Definitely prosecutorial misconduct
Did u even watch the video properly?
@@parijaat7542 how so?
Actually Maurice's mother died on June and he was released on October. So sad she didn't get the chance of seeing him again.
I've always been fascinated by the Tamam Shud case, specifically because of the name found on the tie. T Keane are my initials, along with my grandfather and great grandfather's. We all live in Australia (Queensland) too.
I'm glad to hear that this man was identified and the biggest mystery about who he is was solved!
I am so glad about the development in Delphi. I'm from around that area and that case has been hanging over the area like a dark cloud all this time.
NO WAY
The Delphi case has been SOLVED. Wow, I have seen So many videos about it, I am Thrilled!!!!!
Happy but at the same time sad for the man from the last story...imagine spending half your life in prison for the crime you never committed. How many innocent people like that have been locked up and even died in prison, while actual monsters are roaming free enjoying their lives? Infuriating!
Saw a lot of people (in comment sections elsewhere) saying Libby taking video and audio of the suspect wasn't brave or smart because since they watch true crime stories on UA-cam they would have done this or that to avoid being murdered. Like they would know as a kid what to do. Her actions made this case impossible to forget and talking about child victims as if somehow their actions led to them being murdered like when you were a kid you were never vulnerable is ridiculous. I'm glad they got this guy and I'm sure the other inmates will know who he is and what he has done.
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OR, you could say it's something to discuss with younger members of one's family.
*Great content as always, Sam. Hope you are having a nice day 🤜🤛*
The first case makes me so happy I remember the first time I heard that case it gave me chills to see the image she took. I hope those girls get justice !
What justice? They’re dead…
Yooo what’s up lazy legion? Hope y’all having a good day today 😊
sup my fellow lazy lover
I too hope you are having a good day
the same to you! i love your pfp btw!
Wow I remember you covering the first two cases and never thinking they'd ever be solved. But here we are. Gives me hope that even some of the most cryptic cases can be solved eventually. Thanks Lazy for coming back to these and giving us updates
I'm so glad you updated on the Somerton man. I actually live in Adelaide and hadn't heard of the story until I watched your video and I followed it afterwards. I'm glad that they managed to identify him although there have been reports that he was abusive.
My husband and I live in Northern IN, but often visit Bloomington where we went to school. Driving under that bridge gives me chills everytime.
I’m so glad they seem to have found the person in the Delphi case. These families need it. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, it’s not “solved”. We’re just getting started. 🤞🏻 I hope this is the right person and they have everything they need to nail him to the wall!! Love u Lazy, keep ‘em coming 👊
But have they? He's already guilty in the court of public opinion, but hasn't had a trial. People are calling for him to be murdered in prison, that's sickening.
@@TheRoadhammer379 yes that is truly disgusting. And I’m not sure if he’s the guy which is why I said “seem to have found the guy”. Who knows. It will probably take years for this to even go to court. There are UA-camrs making videos saying the Delphi case has been solved and I’m like really? Not it’s not. Not yet
Wow.... as someone who has seen their case, and the haunting last snap video, it is such a relief that they found the a suspect. I hope they brings the families a little bit of closure. Maybe the sweet baby girls would finally rest in peace ❤️😔
Aw yeah Lazy uploads are the perfect pick me up while riding out covid
It's really fascinating how so many decades later (and with all possible witnesses already dead) there are still possibilities to have a breakthrough with a cold case. Good to know that there are people out there who will reexamine such cases again and again.
Greetings from Germany :)
maurice's case makes my blood boil. why would a guilty man ask for a dna test and why would they refuse it in any case? especially in a conviction that completely lacked physical evidence but had plenty of the perpetrator's dna. the dep clearly just wanted to jail someone for the murder and pat themselves on the back.
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Oh my God, the Delphi murders, finally. THANK YOU for this update, Lazy, I'm so happy those poor girls are finally getting justice. And this must be some small comfort to their families.