The boys who saw the murderer were strong young men who were very lucky I think especially considering their ages and the guys criminal record they were teens I’m sure he was a lot bigger than they were at the time 😢
No one should be allowed to become a HABITUAL sex offender. If someone is convicted of multiple sexual offenses, they should go to prison for life. Women and children aren’t yet valued enough by the system to offer that protection. I cannot fathom it. Makes me ill.
Tell that to extremist activists who think it’s the taxpayers’ responsibility to make sure sociopaths stay free among us because they deserve chance after chance.🙄
@@iveylynmay The majority of the people who complain about this are literally voting for it with their activist, SJW mindset which is soft on crime and repeatedly allows criminals to walk free without holding them accountable. Look up Semeon Tesfamarian and his attack on US Olympian Kim Glass and ask yourself why is it that this violent, repeat offender wasn't behind bars?
@@picilocarnal People vote for activists who are for open borders, defunding police and a soft on crime approach.... then they turn around and complain about things like crime rates, repeat offenders and food deserts.
@@iveylynmay 100% false and merely a talking point for professional victims who live in a leftist echo chamber. The real issue is that WOMEN overwhelming support a political party that is SOFT on crime and literally let's violent criminals flow over the border unchecked while allowing them back out on the streets even after multiple arrests and victims. Do some research on the Kim Glass attack and ask yourself why such a violent, repeat offender was out on parole. Kim is a beautiful and talent black woman who also happens to be a US Olympian, yet the mainstream media glossed over her horrific attack. The reason why her attacker was walking feee is simply that the majority of women literally vote against their own interest, much like blacks do, all because they've been bombarded with far left propaganda their entire lives. Their opinions are not based in fact, but rather what the talking heads read off their teleprompters.
@@kaptinkinnakeet1124whatever. The first rape happened in Richland, the exact center of ultraconservative Trumpland. I know, I grew up there. How old are you? Twelve? The legislation against using familial DNA was pushed by ignorant right wingers.
A big Salute to Ms. Colleen Fitzpatrick. The lady was underestimated and was not given the due credit in solving the extremely hot cold case. In my opinion, Ms. Colleen Fitzpatrick needs undoubtedly a Nobel Prize for her amazing contribution in the field of Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) for solving violent crimes and cold cases.
I'm so glad you said this. Colleen was not given nearly enough credit but I wonder how many people were even aware of her involvement. FGG is an absolute game changer.
Yes, I was shocked to see her in this video but amazed nonetheless. She is like a celebrity in the forensic community and her contributions have led to big change.
@haji818721 Past behaviour is the best predictor of future behaviour. That’s why. Doesn’t mean people can’t change, but committing rape isn’t something you do once and then shake it off like a habit of wearing mismatched socks to work 🤷🏻♂️
Whether someone has committed a crime or not is a poor excuse for actual evidence they committed the specific crime I’m question…. Fortunately people much smarter than you designed our justice system. It’s much better to have some criminals go free than to have tons of innocent people convicted of crimes they didn’t commit. And I’m a former cop, I get what ur saying, but there are lots of cases where someone is identified as a suspect based on their past convictions and they turn out to be innocent, which is why details of former crimes aren’t allowed. They can be used for sentencing tho which is the important part.
@@WideAwakeHuman You are absolutely right. Decision whether a suspect is guilty or not should be made based on hard evidence only, not biased by suspect's previous deeds, their racial, social or any other background. Otherwise we might be looking for a scapegoat good enough to be put behind bars while the real perpetrator roams free and commits more crimes. No legal system is perfect and even hardest punishment won't reverse the evil done, but emotions aren't the good advisor during trial. I find some of these real crime shows (48 hours being the best example of that) trying to induce too much emotions while being less focused on actual detectives' work and forensic procedures.
As a man and a proud father of a beautiful daughter, I am absolutly disgusted by how broken the system is in protecting women/girls from predators. This must change NOW! No woman should have to go through what Sarah went through. Heartbroken.
It's sad I worry about my 10 year old becuase it seems like a joke to the courts that small girls and teens and women get pushed aside and the offender is right back at it. Makes me sick.
Our legal system often are just as evil as the criminals. DA’s and judges are not held accountable to enforce the established rule of law. Blind lady justice is a joke in this country. In my area of California a homeless man beat up a homeowner when caught vandalizing the homeowner property. The police don’t even take him to jail. Just wrote him a ticket to appear in court. Same homeless man 6 months later threw a rock a broke the lighted sign in front of the police station. He received 6 years in prison for that.
He had raped 2 women and attempted on a 3rd but was still out...wtf is going in with our justice system. Who was the judge/DA that allowed this monster out??? They need to be locked up
Another liberal state with liberal judicial system. Vote these people out and replace with a police and judicial system that will lock dangerous felons up, not out on a small bail, throws away the key, not lets them back out to re offend. My County in MS does exactly that and we border the most corrupt city in USA: Memphis. Liberal just like WA and they have had over 65,000 auto thefts i n 9 months and several murders daily. Oh, MS prisons are not cushy like ion many states.
@@brendar9363 If fathers were allowed to be protective and to keep an eye on their daughters, the whole thing would become quite rare. Your anti-male bias doesn't do a damned thing to protect women.
@tiffd98133 that doesn't happen anymore babe. Welcome to 2023. Further, maximum security prisons is not where those individuals would be placed. Like I said, we would have to build more max prisons and nobody wants to do that.
"Every joyful occasion had a sorrow that went with it. There's one missing from the crowd here." A perfect description of grief. That friend was very wise in articulating that. So sorry for this family and to this poor woman.
That's just trite. It is the kind of sentiment that drives people to do these things. It is not even that sad. People die every day. Pretending you really care is really sick if you think about it.
We can do nothing about the horror that happened. But the fact that her life was surrounded with these people who loved, cherished and will remember and adore her shows what a magnificent person she was and that the horrible piece of garbage can't change that for one second. Not one second!
yes those friendships speak volumes..! my husband had friends he maintained contact with from jr high and ELEMENTARY school..! so many people truly loved my husband and during the holidays we would make sure to get Everyone together.. other events too but always the holidays bc one or two would fly in.. one from japan..! over the years the marriages, the kids.. it was awesome.. it amazed me how these men still loved each other and the families were so bonded..
That had to be so terrifying for those boys. I'm shocked the man didn't try to stop them. This man was basically caught in the act yet it took 3 decades to solve.
This episode leaves a lasting impression. Sarah was so vibrant you just picture her personality and how much joy and happiness she brought. So unique and beautiful RIP😊
I have strong swimming skills. I can imagine I would have been looking at the water as a way out too, and I think his lack of swimming skills would have popped into her head rather quickly. What better way to escape, as long as he wasn’t lying about not being able to swim.
I would have been scared that he was lying about that, and then if I jumped into the river and tried to swim away, I’d be terrified he’d jump in after me and try to drown me!
@@clarebell5926while I pray you are never in a position to have to think that way but you should never give up. Had she thought like that she would have been raped and strangled. Your chances of escape by jumping into the water are far greater than lying there doing nothing. Never surrender, never give up. Fight back, it may provide the opportunity to escape.
This specific one made me emotional. They stressed her innocence and kindness. The fact that survivor came to speak at the sentencing was just absolutely priceless.
Right? I mean if a woman is on the stand testifying about her rape or assault - they’re allowed to question her past, what she wore, how sexual she’s been but the rapist - no. It’s a very important conversation to have for certain.
it's the wrong question. ask why do some people raise monsters and how do we stop idiots from crippling their offspring mentally? prison time doesn't help the victims, we have to stop raising monsters in the first place.
Due to overcrowding some inmates are let out of prison years before the time they should have served. This should NEVER happen with violent offenders who need to be in a place far away from society. I am aware the US has more correctional facilities than any other country but if it means building more prisons so be it. Sarah should be with us today.
If the court system handled all the non-violent drug & alcohol related crimes more appropriately there would be plenty of room to incarcerate predators (who are routinely given plenty of second-chances) and repeat offenders. The Federal government has taskforces wasting billions of dollars filling prisons with drug criminals (the guy who may have sold 'a bag of weed' to kids like the skateboarders in this segment)... THAT has been the target demographic of our government over the past 30+ years... not processing rape kits and getting violent offenders incarcerated.
Yeah, and no matter how crowded a prison is, a rapist sentenced to 10 years, should never be out after 3.5 years. No wonder the justice system doesn't tell the victims, that's shame right there.
The fact that he should have been still incarcerated is absolutely heart breaking. If this were my child, that fact would haunt me till the day I die. She was just a child.
@littlegirllost2654 There‘s always that one person who throws in the „liberal“. Where’s your proof? Why do you not mention just HOW many people are murdered with not-so-„liberal“ guns each day? 🤦🏼♀️ Ever thought that the massive amounts of sociopaths who seem to be roaming the US might be a societal problem caused by a violent, cutthroat system? Just as an idea 😅
The "weed cases" have largely to do with cultural prejudice based on ignorance (in the US), and the system, for some reason, exploits that. Even in some documentaries I frequently hear presenters and commentators making a close connection between the crime and the use of marijuana. Nobody, unless thety are completely disinformed, thinks that the use of marijuana generates violent and murderous dispositions. I don't use it, but some of my friends do, and all of thenm are nice, normal, well-functioning people, who study, work and have families, with no trace of violent dispositions whatsoever. And here I include men and women. And, as you say - and that's true - many times a marijuana user gets a much tougher sentence than a rapist.
My spouse was teaching at Federal Way High School when Sarah was killed. It was my understanding that a jogger actually saw the monster and Sarah in the bushes and he thought they were making out and “minded his own business.” That wasn’t touched on in this documentary.
@@esmeraldaweatherwaxe970 Yes, like Fritz Perls said, we have to "take our eyes back." We have a right -- and at times a responsibility -- to witness what is going on around us.
Oh i Deff would have said something, nothing intrusive in case it was jus lovers but maybe shouted like hey get a room or yall having fun over there and MOST predators will be startled and either flee or it’ll give the victim time to scream or something and I’d know for sure if I needed to intervene or jus laugh it off if they were rele jus making out. Deff don’t jus assume yall
People who do these things cannot rehabilitated! They have a serious problem and are evil, and that house was just as atrocious as his crime. He should have been left locked up for the rest of his life , it would have saved this young woman’s life. Her whole taken from her because the system fails to protect women and children from these repeated offenders. THEY ARE going to do it again!
Why didn’t they have his DNA? Every sex offender should have to submit DNA. Even if the crime took place 50 yrs ago. People get more time for drugs than this guy for rape. The justice system is BS.
Nothing will change until judges are also held accountable. At each trial, there MUST BE a large photo of the judge who gave a light sentence and/or reduced sentence or early release. Period.
Please tell me that his lawyer wasn’t talking to his client during the victim impact statements. And why did he only serve 3 1/2 years of his first sentence??? Absolutely disgusting.
While my heart goes out to Sarah and her family, I also feel deep empathy with Anne who, years after the fact, got at least some closure, knowing that the monster that attacked her won't ever be able to hurt anyone ever again. A truly brave lady. I wish her all the luck in the world! ♥♥♥
It is a big boom but is quietly introduce in society to prevent people becoming too alarm. There are current studies that show some people present with stronger violent markers in their genetic makeup that would lead to develop violent tendencies; however will people not procreate if they know their offspring can be a threat to society? Let's say two people when their genetic material mix their offspring has a high probability of psychopathic tendencies; how will society control and manage such threat? Currently people with schizophrenia and bipolar have a 50% chance of having an offspring with that same disease however they still reproduce knowing the risk and burden on their offspring. The field of genetics comes coupled with ethics and this will give rise to societies coming together based on their goals and views of what type of communities they want to build.
This is mind blowing science.....I am sooo impressed with this genealogy tracing. It also tells future criminals that you positively will get caught. No doubt about it. Its just a matter of when.....
It works because there is no god. It only works if evolution is true, meaning man was NOT created he's just a stage of development of an animal line. Millions of years in the making. So no one "made" man. If no one made man, no god.
Ms Fitzpatrick, I commend you for what you and others have accomplished. I applaud you and others in the field of reverse forensic genealogy technology. Thank you for helping to solve crimes. The light sentence this man got for previous rapes is ridiculous and a slap in the face of all sexually assaulted victims.
This shows that those with murderous and sexual compulsions will never change. Even after 3 1/2 years in prison, holding back his impulsive desires, he still committed this terrible crime after his release. It never goes away. Let this serve as a lesson to those in the parole/judicial system. VICIOUS PSYCOPATHS DO NOT CHANGE!
So many cold cases have been solved now because of forensic genetic genealogy. Thank god for science! I'm glad Sarah's family got answers and justice was finally served. Rest in peace beautiful Sarah!
"Thank god for science" hehehe - I know what you mean but that made me laugh. Belief in God has been the enemy of science for 1000 years. Most recently Bush banned stem cell research under pressure from the religious right. In Europe, it was illegal to try and understand how the body worked for centuries. Sickness was punishment from god. So thank science for science and if we started taxing religions and using the money for science we'd cure cancer in a decade.
I’m glad this guy was finally caught but our system needs to be revised. Lives are at stake and it makes me angry that the Judge let him out 7 years too early!!!
Familial searching should be allowed. I made an express choice when uploading my DNA in the UK - knowing if I had a criminal relative they would be caught; I thought about my upload carefully and made an informed choice. I am so sorry to the family here - she was such a lovely 16 year old with her whole life ahead of her.
That's interesting...did you truly feel that it would be ok with your conscience if it caught your dad or son for r*or even??or just like a 2me cousin twice removed?? Or...maybe you just "knew" your closest loved ones wouldn't do that??? I've always thought I'd tick "allow"...if I ever got a test that is.x
I agree that if genetics catch you out GOOD! too bad if it's your father brother sister. too many dishonest people in this world and the first thing they do is LIE😮
My maternal grandfather murdered a woman in the 50's. I have a fear that she may have not been the only one but I do have my DNA available for law enforcement use just in case.
It’s always painful to see such young soul’s life being cut short, but for unknown reason to me this girl broke my heart, the more I look at her picture the angrier I get. You can tell she was an angel RIP Sara ❤
I loved in Port Orchard, WA in 1991 about an hour away from Federal Way. I remember this case, I was a Mother of a young daughter age 8 and a son age 2... soon I would be pregnant with my second son. I vividly remember the chill knowing how close evil was. I'm so grateful to all of those who never gave up on Sarah's case. I'm so grateful for the new technology that found and was able to punish such a Monster. Sarah left a legacy of an incredibly wonderful and strong family and friends that will never forget her or let her memory and life be forgotten. May God Bless You all and continue to help you heal and find peace 🕊️🕊️ Rest in Peace Sarah, you will forever be loved. Legislation must change all across America to not only allow and support the amazing technology of Familial Genealogy BUT allow in every case a Monster's previous criminal history to be presented in Court. It's absolutely the right thing to do.
Why in god’s name do judges fail to allow evidence that clearly shows the kind of person that committed the crime. Why are they protected? When they’ve already been proven guilty of rape? Why is it so difficult to fight evil?
something very horrifying happened to those boys at a very young age. not a chance of redemption. so heartbreakingly sad for Sarah’s friends and family. their love for her will never end. 💜
This episode is a chilling reminder that even in the seemingly safe haven of a school, danger can lurk around any corner. The relentless pursuit of justice for Sarah Yarborough is a testament to the power of perseverance and the unwavering belief in finding the truth.
I wonder what the murderer said to Sara to lure her out of the parking lot and into the bushes? Ted Bundy vibes....but this guy doesn't look clever enough to make up a convincing excuse....🤷
Why do you always hear stories of the justice system not giving a maximum of sentence on rapists, but people who have drug charges and nonviolent crimes get the maximum sentence. It sickens me that the justice system fails us on rape charges all the time
Exactly! He now doesn't have to wonder where his next meal is coming from...he has 3 hots and a cot from now on. Its an upgrade from the electric-less hoarder shack he was building for himself.
There's no amount of money that is worth defending these monsters. I get it when they are court appointed and the lawyers have to do it, but the ones who do it for the money make me sick.
The right to an attorney for all defendants is a necessary part of a fair legal process. If you were falsely accused of a serious crime, and everyone refused to represent you because "they think you may have done it," I bet you would be begging for an attorney. I bet you wouldn't think they deserve to be in hell
When the judge said this was a child I got so dizzy I had to pause this video for awhile and then continue she should’ve still been here on this earth to live her life as it was meant to be had the system kept this monster locked away where he belongs 🤬🤯 this one really got to me
@@tonydaysog9164he's referring to the 10 year sentence the guy got, only to be released in 3. If he'd served his full sentence, he would have still been incarcerated at the time Sarah was eventually murdered.
Sarah was a remarkable person who touched so many lives you can tell how much of an impact she left on everyone who knew her. My heart breaks for her parents and family and her friends,I cannot imagine the heartache and pain they went through all those years
I noticed the Judge while grandstanding never mentioned that the legal system was as much to blame as that P.O.S. 9 years and he only served 3 ? That girl would have not been killed if he had served out his FULL SENTENCE !!
DNA in 1991 was a joke, and unlike now, most states didn't require convicts to give up their DNA. In fact, I'd be interested in knowing if any of the states did.
I don't understand getting out after 3.5 years if you have REPEATEDLY been convicted of rape and now you've just been picked up a third time. That's crazy. It's just crazy.
Per usual the detectives got so much thanks. They couldn't solve it for two decades until a scientist gave them the name they needed. They rarely solve anything until someone else gives them the tip or confesses or does the science. The man should have never been on the streets, and they should have never missed it when it happened. How did they not look for him?
My heart breaks for her mother. All her daughters friends going off to college. Living their lives. Her daughter not being able to do all those things. So upsetting!! I hope their is a hell and the perpetrator rots there. How can anyone be so evil!!
those boys finding the body and then looking around to see the killer staring them down… i can’t imagine how terrifying that was
They were treated as suspects first too. 48 hours kept that quiet though
dude still seems traumatized
@@cram7870 becauase it is tramautizing, you can never forget something like that.
The boys who saw the murderer were strong young men who were very lucky I think especially considering their ages and the guys criminal record they were teens I’m sure he was a lot bigger than they were at the time 😢
He killed many times before
No one should be allowed to become a HABITUAL sex offender. If someone is convicted of multiple sexual offenses, they should go to prison for life.
Women and children aren’t yet valued enough by the system to offer that protection.
I cannot fathom it. Makes me ill.
"Women and children aren’t yet valued enough by the system to offer that protection." --- I agree 100%. You said it right there.
Tell that to extremist activists who think it’s the taxpayers’ responsibility to make sure sociopaths stay free among us because they deserve chance after chance.🙄
@@iveylynmay The majority of the people who complain about this are literally voting for it with their activist, SJW mindset which is soft on crime and repeatedly allows criminals to walk free without holding them accountable. Look up Semeon Tesfamarian and his attack on US Olympian Kim Glass and ask yourself why is it that this violent, repeat offender wasn't behind bars?
@@picilocarnal People vote for activists who are for open borders, defunding police and a soft on crime approach.... then they turn around and complain about things like crime rates, repeat offenders and food deserts.
@@iveylynmay 100% false and merely a talking point for professional victims who live in a leftist echo chamber. The real issue is that WOMEN overwhelming support a political party that is SOFT on crime and literally let's violent criminals flow over the border unchecked while allowing them back out on the streets even after multiple arrests and victims. Do some research on the Kim Glass attack and ask yourself why such a violent, repeat offender was out on parole. Kim is a beautiful and talent black woman who also happens to be a US Olympian, yet the mainstream media glossed over her horrific attack. The reason why her attacker was walking feee is simply that the majority of women literally vote against their own interest, much like blacks do, all because they've been bombarded with far left propaganda their entire lives. Their opinions are not based in fact, but rather what the talking heads read off their teleprompters.
How can a guy be convicted of rape thrice and he only serves 3 years on the third conviction???He was a serial offender...What a joke!!!!
Sentence for rape is a joke same in UK…. But 3rd time should have been life
Exactly! Plus he himself admitted to have (be) a "problem" of that nature.
It's called liberal Washington state
The Arizona government wants to give my brother 2 years for being a drug user. America our jail system is broken 😂
@@kaptinkinnakeet1124whatever. The first rape happened in Richland, the exact center of ultraconservative Trumpland. I know, I grew up there. How old are you? Twelve? The legislation against using familial DNA was pushed by ignorant right wingers.
A big Salute to Ms. Colleen Fitzpatrick.
The lady was underestimated and was not given the due credit in solving the extremely hot cold case. In my opinion, Ms. Colleen Fitzpatrick needs undoubtedly a Nobel Prize for her amazing contribution in the field of Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) for solving violent crimes and cold cases.
Cale Yarborough just died
I'm so glad you said this. Colleen was not given nearly enough credit but I wonder how many people were even aware of her involvement. FGG is an absolute game changer.
I totally agree.
The guy who made DNA testing possible won the Nobel Prize. That woman only worked with that technology. They don't give out Nobel Prizes for that
Yes, I was shocked to see her in this video but amazed nonetheless. She is like a celebrity in the forensic community and her contributions have led to big change.
If you're convicted of rape more than once, it's very unlikely that both of them are unjust convictions and you should be imprisoned for life. PERIOD.
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Thank You Very Much
With this much DNA evidence, I'm with you.
Full stop not period.
Agreed. I never liked the death penalty but these stories make me want them to get the death penalty.
A person’s criminal history should always play a part in a trial.
Why? Because someone did something wrong before is no proof that they did the current crime.
@@haji818721pattern of behavior. A past history of rape is relevant when on trial for the same crime
Absolutely not, that would not be fair. People CAN change after a crime.
I don’t agree. Past actions don’t always influence future actions.
@haji818721 Past behaviour is the best predictor of future behaviour. That’s why. Doesn’t mean people can’t change, but committing rape isn’t something you do once and then shake it off like a habit of wearing mismatched socks to work 🤷🏻♂️
It is bull that a sexual predators past cannot be used as evidence. ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS
Yeah, but they ask the victim what she was wearing and did she flirt, etc...WTF?
A proven tragic mistake by the justice system and it needs to be changed!
YUP, Thanks
Whether someone has committed a crime or not is a poor excuse for actual evidence they committed the specific crime I’m question…. Fortunately people much smarter than you designed our justice system. It’s much better to have some criminals go free than to have tons of innocent people convicted of crimes they didn’t commit. And I’m a former cop, I get what ur saying, but there are lots of cases where someone is identified as a suspect based on their past convictions and they turn out to be innocent, which is why details of former crimes aren’t allowed. They can be used for sentencing tho which is the important part.
@@WideAwakeHuman You are absolutely right. Decision whether a suspect is guilty or not should be made based on hard evidence only, not biased by suspect's previous deeds, their racial, social or any other background. Otherwise we might be looking for a scapegoat good enough to be put behind bars while the real perpetrator roams free and commits more crimes. No legal system is perfect and even hardest punishment won't reverse the evil done, but emotions aren't the good advisor during trial. I find some of these real crime shows (48 hours being the best example of that) trying to induce too much emotions while being less focused on actual detectives' work and forensic procedures.
As a man and a proud father of a beautiful daughter, I am absolutly disgusted by how broken the system is in protecting women/girls from predators. This must change NOW! No woman should have to go through what Sarah went through. Heartbroken.
Thankyou for saying that
It's sad I worry about my 10 year old becuase it seems like a joke to the courts that small girls and teens and women get pushed aside and the offender is right back at it. Makes me sick.
Our legal system often are just as evil as the criminals. DA’s and judges are not held accountable to enforce the established rule of law. Blind lady justice is a joke in this country. In my area of California a homeless man beat up a homeowner when caught vandalizing the homeowner property. The police don’t even take him to jail. Just wrote him a ticket to appear in court. Same homeless man 6 months later threw a rock a broke the lighted sign in front of the police station. He received 6 years in prison for that.
Those crimals are also our children as parents who should also teach the to value and respect others
Only because *you* have a daughter?
Such a tragedy. This man should have never been on the streets.
Agree!
He had raped 2 women and attempted on a 3rd but was still out...wtf is going in with our justice system. Who was the judge/DA that allowed this monster out??? They need to be locked up
We know that if this crine happened to boys as much as girls, it would have been resolved and taken more seriously from the jump.
Another liberal state with liberal judicial system. Vote these people out and replace with a police and judicial system that will lock dangerous felons up, not out on a small bail, throws away the key, not lets them back out to re offend. My County in MS does exactly that and we border the most corrupt city in USA: Memphis. Liberal just like WA and they have had over 65,000 auto thefts i n 9 months and several murders daily. Oh, MS prisons are not cushy like ion many states.
@@brendar9363Sexual crimes against men are never taken as seriously as women.
@@brendar9363 what are you even talking about
@@brendar9363 If fathers were allowed to be protective and to keep an eye on their daughters, the whole thing would become quite rare. Your anti-male bias doesn't do a damned thing to protect women.
Stop letting criminals out of jail
That would require building more jails and people seem to be against that as well
@@whosaidthat9265not really. We could stop giving twenty year sentences to minority nonviolent offenders who get caught with a joint.
@tiffd98133 that doesn't happen anymore babe. Welcome to 2023. Further, maximum security prisons is not where those individuals would be placed. Like I said, we would have to build more max prisons and nobody wants to do that.
@@whosaidthat9265I DO!! There should be as many prisons as there are Walmarts.
@@whosaidthat9265 If there where voting machines in prisons a lot more criminals would remain locked up.
"Every joyful occasion had a sorrow that went with it. There's one missing from the crowd here." A perfect description of grief. That friend was very wise in articulating that. So sorry for this family and to this poor woman.
That's just trite. It is the kind of sentiment that drives people to do these things. It is not even that sad. People die every day. Pretending you really care is really sick if you think about it.
Sarah was a child!
@@gozardsmoothWhat the Hell!? Should police investigators be watching you?
I am so thankful Sarah was so loved by her friends, and family to have never stopped seeking justice for her. This is what real friendship looks like.
I know, I teared up at how her high school friends showed up for her 😢. Her family also clearly cherished and loved their daughter/sibling. RIP Sarah
We can do nothing about the horror that happened. But the fact that her life was surrounded with these people who loved, cherished and will remember and adore her shows what a magnificent person she was and that the horrible piece of garbage can't change that for one second. Not one second!
And a Real actually Loving Family that I wish I had growing up 😢 😞
It's only just to the living....what is just for the dead?
yes those friendships speak volumes..!
my husband had friends he maintained contact with from jr high and ELEMENTARY school..! so many people truly loved my husband and during the holidays we would make sure to get Everyone together.. other events too but always the holidays bc one or two would fly in.. one from japan..! over the years the marriages, the kids.. it was awesome.. it amazed me how these men still loved each other and the families were so bonded..
That had to be so terrifying for those boys. I'm shocked the man didn't try to stop them. This man was basically caught in the act yet it took 3 decades to solve.
They were very lucky. He might have attacked them. Those poor boys, my goodness.
I try not to judge people based on appearance, but that guy looks like what he is.
I'm so sick of stories when offenders are let out too soon or have light sentences. Offenders will offend again.
I’m sure it was a democrat judge
@@StaceyJoy14 Are you really sure of that--or were you just trying to get an insult in where it didn't belong? Methinks the cowardly latter.
@@emilerose1424It’s a democrat judge, a democrat DA and a Democrat city + state.
@@Memg007 Lucky you.
@@emilerose1424 so I was right. Hmm.
This episode leaves a lasting impression. Sarah was so vibrant you just picture her personality and how much joy and happiness she brought. So unique and beautiful RIP😊
I can’t believe Ann remembered the attacker couldn’t swim! Jumping in the water was so smart I definitely wouldn’t have thought to do that.
He'd told her minutes before his attack so I can believe it.
I have strong swimming skills. I can imagine I would have been looking at the water as a way out too, and I think his lack of swimming skills would have popped into her head rather quickly. What better way to escape, as long as he wasn’t lying about not being able to swim.
Especially in the Columbia. The water takes your breath away it’s so cold. I live in Richland.
I would have been scared that he was lying about that, and then if I jumped into the river and tried to swim away, I’d be terrified he’d jump in after me and try to drown me!
@@clarebell5926while I pray you are never in a position to have to think that way but you should never give up.
Had she thought like that she would have been raped and strangled. Your chances of escape by jumping into the water are far greater than lying there doing nothing. Never surrender, never give up. Fight back, it may provide the opportunity to escape.
This specific one made me emotional. They stressed her innocence and kindness. The fact that survivor came to speak at the sentencing was just absolutely priceless.
I get tired of hearing how offenders history’s are protected! This is unjust.
So.many such laws only protect criminals
@@sunilayya8948Precisely! 🤬
Right? I mean if a woman is on the stand testifying about her rape or assault - they’re allowed to question her past, what she wore, how sexual she’s been but the rapist - no. It’s a very important conversation to have for certain.
I agree with you..but it works both ways...😢😢😢
What I don’t understand is why is the sex offenders are always out on parole when they commit crimes . Who is letting these monsters out of prison?
Just because you don’t understand the science doesn’t mean that science can’t be used to prove a crime Mr Lawyer. RIP Sarah 😢
It was sad to hear the dad speak about how he wished him and his wife had gotten help for grief for their sons.
Yes his poor wife were flummoxed too like she felt the father ,her husband were blaming them booth😭💚💟💛
Yes, Thanks
💔 I can't imagine what this family has been through 😢
@@bestm333 *was *both
@@abbeyball6890 hopefully I pray, you will never need to...or anyone else here...God bless you + yours💚💟💛
Such a sad story. Sarah’s life was robbed, she had goals, plans and dreams. This breaks my heart. Rest well Sarah!! 💜🙏
No one give enough credit to the geneticist, who are the one who really leads to solving the problem.
The artist
Right. A woman, again, who did smth. Amazing
Exactly
She was a huge part of the story… wtf are u talking about?? lol
*gives
who *is
What is the deal with our justice system? Unbelievable.
Ran by Democrats, what do you expect! 😢
it's the wrong question.
ask why do some people raise monsters and how do we stop idiots from crippling their offspring mentally?
prison time doesn't help the victims, we have to stop raising monsters in the first place.
It's also a valid question
The Judge made bad ruling here. A previous history of criminal conduct of this kind is not unfair or prejudicial, it's evidence.
Especially considering it's the same conduct.
@@lesjf8832 Exactly.
Liberal judges
And they’re facts. Facts should be allowed to be presented.
@@cindytrayer4279 Yeah.
Due to overcrowding some inmates are let out of prison years before the time they should have served. This should NEVER happen with violent offenders who need to be in a place far away from society. I am aware the US has more correctional facilities than any other country but if it means building more prisons so be it. Sarah should be with us today.
If the court system handled all the non-violent drug & alcohol related crimes more appropriately there would be plenty of room to incarcerate predators (who are routinely given plenty of second-chances) and repeat offenders. The Federal government has taskforces wasting billions of dollars filling prisons with drug criminals (the guy who may have sold 'a bag of weed' to kids like the skateboarders in this segment)... THAT has been the target demographic of our government over the past 30+ years... not processing rape kits and getting violent offenders incarcerated.
Yeah, and no matter how crowded a prison is, a rapist sentenced to 10 years, should never be out after 3.5 years. No wonder the justice system doesn't tell the victims, that's shame right there.
The answer is probably to not put people in jail for things like weed/light drug use so there is room for people who commit real crimes.
Sounds like the courts didn't think sexual assault or attack on women was violent😮
The fact that he should have been still incarcerated is absolutely heart breaking. If this were my child, that fact would haunt me till the day I die. She was just a child.
Wow I felt a shiver in my spine when he said 'What year?'
this.
Huge recognition must surely be given to the geneticist whose team worked steadfastly in the background and cracked the case.
It's so sickening that he got to live his life freely all those years when he should have been rotting in jail.
I'm sure his conscious wouldn't have permitted him to live his life freely💚💟💛
@@bestm333yes it did. Otherwise he would have turned himself in.
Thanks
ever*happened
@@bestm333I’m sure he had no conscience or he wouldn’t have committed such a serious crime!
"What year?" He did other murders.
I don't understand this. He didn't get life without the possibility of parole? He raped and murdered that teenager. How can that be? 😢
25 year already is one. he will be only eligible, but will they let them in??? also i wanted death penalty, sadly been abolished in Washington...
It’s called voting liberal
Liberal states are liberal with criminals. They don't tell you that but the evidence is there.
@@littlegirllost2654, you are lost Trumpette.
@littlegirllost2654 There‘s always that one person who throws in the „liberal“. Where’s your proof? Why do you not mention just HOW many people are murdered with not-so-„liberal“ guns each day? 🤦🏼♀️ Ever thought that the massive amounts of sociopaths who seem to be roaming the US might be a societal problem caused by a violent, cutthroat system? Just as an idea 😅
Thank you 48hours for putting this full episode on
And there’s people locked up 10 years plus for weed cases
Yes. Rape is way Way Way Way worse
The anerican system is broken
The "weed cases" have largely to do with cultural prejudice based on ignorance (in the US), and the system, for some reason, exploits that. Even in some documentaries I frequently hear presenters and commentators making a close connection between the crime and the use of marijuana. Nobody, unless thety are completely disinformed, thinks that the use of marijuana generates violent and murderous dispositions. I don't use it, but some of my friends do, and all of thenm are nice, normal, well-functioning people, who study, work and have families, with no trace of violent dispositions whatsoever. And here I include men and women. And, as you say - and that's true - many times a marijuana user gets a much tougher sentence than a rapist.
Thank the 1994 Crime bill authored by Joe Biden
Drugs aren't harmless.
His lawyers only argument was that familial genealogy was “wack” this dude was pulling at STRAWS
My spouse was teaching at Federal Way High School when Sarah was killed. It was my understanding that a jogger actually saw the monster and Sarah in the bushes and he thought they were making out and “minded his own business.” That wasn’t touched on in this documentary.
Gosh. You can understand the mistake but I bet that's been incredibly hard to live with.
our doctrine of 'privacy above all' else just aids the abusers.. we need to step up, ask peope if it's even consent, not assume it is and look away..
@@esmeraldaweatherwaxe970 Yes, like Fritz Perls said, we have to "take our eyes back." We have a right -- and at times a responsibility -- to witness what is going on around us.
Oh i Deff would have said something, nothing intrusive in case it was jus lovers but maybe shouted like hey get a room or yall having fun over there and MOST predators will be startled and either flee or it’ll give the victim time to scream or something and I’d know for sure if I needed to intervene or jus laugh it off if they were rele jus making out. Deff don’t jus assume yall
@@NeveahLeahanneI think she was dead already
People who do these things cannot rehabilitated! They have a serious problem and are evil, and that house was just as atrocious as his crime. He should have been left locked up for the rest of his life , it would have saved this young woman’s life. Her whole taken from her because the system fails to protect women and children from these repeated offenders. THEY ARE going to do it again!
He got out in 3years and did this!?!? sooooooooo infuriating.
Probably a Lunatic Trump Supporter 😡🤬
Why didn’t they have his DNA? Every sex offender should have to submit DNA. Even if the crime took place 50 yrs ago. People get more time for drugs than this guy for rape. The justice system is BS.
Nothing will change until judges are also held accountable. At each trial, there MUST BE a large photo of the judge who gave a light sentence and/or reduced sentence or early release. Period.
Amen!
We need to make this a Law
Judges can be voted out I think. If not then they should be.
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a photo for what?
Please tell me that his lawyer wasn’t talking to his client during the victim impact statements. And why did he only serve 3 1/2 years of his first sentence??? Absolutely disgusting.
Sickening that they let him walk free after 3 years!!! Dead system grrr 🤬🤬🤬 RIP Sarah 💔💔💔💔😭😭😭😭😭😭
This is unfair 💔
While my heart goes out to Sarah and her family, I also feel deep empathy with Anne who, years after the fact, got at least some closure, knowing that the monster that attacked her won't ever be able to hurt anyone ever again. A truly brave lady. I wish her all the luck in the world! ♥♥♥
God bless these scientists who came up with genetic genealogy!
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It is a big boom but is quietly introduce in society to prevent people becoming too alarm. There are current studies that show some people present with stronger violent markers in their genetic makeup that would lead to develop violent tendencies; however will people not procreate if they know their offspring can be a threat to society? Let's say two people when their genetic material mix their offspring has a high probability of psychopathic tendencies; how will society control and manage such threat? Currently people with schizophrenia and bipolar have a 50% chance of having an offspring with that same disease however they still reproduce knowing the risk and burden on their offspring. The field of genetics comes coupled with ethics and this will give rise to societies coming together based on their goals and views of what type of communities they want to build.
This is mind blowing science.....I am sooo impressed with this genealogy tracing. It also tells future criminals that you positively will get caught. No doubt about it. Its just a matter of when.....
It works because there is no god. It only works if evolution is true, meaning man was NOT created he's just a stage of development of an animal line. Millions of years in the making. So no one "made" man. If no one made man, no god.
Ms Fitzpatrick, I commend you for what you and others have accomplished. I applaud you and others in the field of reverse forensic genealogy technology. Thank you for helping to solve crimes.
The light sentence this man got for previous rapes is ridiculous and a slap in the face of all sexually assaulted victims.
This shows that those with murderous and sexual compulsions will never change. Even after 3 1/2 years in prison, holding back his impulsive desires, he still committed this terrible crime after his release. It never goes away. Let this serve as a lesson to those in the parole/judicial system. VICIOUS PSYCOPATHS DO NOT CHANGE!
He should have gotten a life sentence. This case made me really cry 😢
So many cold cases have been solved now because of forensic genetic genealogy. Thank god for science! I'm glad Sarah's family got answers and justice was finally served. Rest in peace beautiful Sarah!
"Thank god for science" hehehe - I know what you mean but that made me laugh.
Belief in God has been the enemy of science for 1000 years. Most recently Bush banned stem cell research under pressure from the religious right. In Europe, it was illegal to try and understand how the body worked for centuries.
Sickness was punishment from god.
So thank science for science and if we started taxing religions and using the money for science we'd cure cancer in a decade.
YUP, Thanks
Thank 'God' for Science!!.....😅
Science does not need any god.
@@fionagregory9147It quite literally does.
Prosecutors an judges must be hold responsible for cases like this
Sarah’s short but seemingly impactful life not only touched her immediate family and friends; she’s touched me too 😢…. RIP 🌹
Me 2
Me too
I’m glad this guy was finally caught but our system needs to be revised. Lives are at stake and it makes me angry that the Judge let him out 7 years too early!!!
There are way too many evil scumbags in this world. 😡
Im so sorry for what the family lost, and for the victims
Familial searching should be allowed. I made an express choice when uploading my DNA in the UK - knowing if I had a criminal relative they would be caught; I thought about my upload carefully and made an informed choice. I am so sorry to the family here - she was such a lovely 16 year old with her whole life ahead of her.
That's interesting...did you truly feel that it would be ok with your conscience if it caught your dad or son for r*or even??or just like a 2me cousin twice removed?? Or...maybe you just "knew" your closest loved ones wouldn't do that??? I've always thought I'd tick "allow"...if I ever got a test that is.x
A senseless loss of life.
The good die young.
I agree that if genetics catch you out GOOD! too bad if it's your father brother sister. too many dishonest people in this world and the first thing they do is LIE😮
@@ktcooki276if the dad is guilty he should be where he belongs, alot of peoples life is at risk trying to protect a criminal.
My maternal grandfather murdered a woman in the 50's. I have a fear that she may have not been the only one but I do have my DNA available for law enforcement use just in case.
It’s always painful to see such young soul’s life being cut short, but for unknown reason to me this girl broke my heart, the more I look at her picture the angrier I get. You can tell she was an angel RIP Sara ❤
This one hit me hard too 😭💔
Yeah some cases hit even harder for some. I too thought she looked so vivacious. It’s unfathomable what happened to her.
Still wearing a mullet in 94 was a heinous crime in itself.
😂 & those pix of his home.
There is nothing wrong with Mullets, that joke died in 2002. Still joking about it means you are worse than the guy who wore one. Everyone knows.
I loved in Port Orchard, WA in 1991 about an hour away from Federal Way. I remember this case, I was a Mother of a young daughter age 8 and a son age 2... soon I would be pregnant with my second son. I vividly remember the chill knowing how close evil was.
I'm so grateful to all of those who never gave up on Sarah's case. I'm so grateful for the new technology that found and was able to punish such a Monster.
Sarah left a legacy of an incredibly wonderful and strong family and friends that will never forget her or let her memory and life be forgotten.
May God Bless You all and continue to help you heal and find peace 🕊️🕊️
Rest in Peace Sarah, you will forever be loved.
Legislation must change all across America to not only allow and support the amazing technology of Familial Genealogy BUT allow in every case a Monster's previous criminal history to be presented in Court. It's absolutely the right thing to do.
Why in god’s name do judges fail to allow evidence that clearly shows the kind of person that committed the crime. Why are they protected? When they’ve already been proven guilty of rape? Why is it so difficult to fight evil?
something very horrifying happened to those boys at a very young age. not a chance of redemption. so heartbreakingly sad for Sarah’s friends and family. their love for her will never end. 💜
What a gentle soul... She's adorable!♥️
WAS
He had a lifetime of freedom- I can’t get it out of my head. Now he is behind bars where he belong 30 years prior.
This episode is a chilling reminder that even in the seemingly safe haven of a school, danger can lurk around any corner. The relentless pursuit of justice for Sarah Yarborough is a testament to the power of perseverance and the unwavering belief in finding the truth.
School has not ever been safe...a magnet for predators
I wonder what the murderer said to Sara to lure her out of the parking lot and into the bushes? Ted Bundy vibes....but this guy doesn't look clever enough to make up a convincing excuse....🤷
He might have just dragged her. There was no one around really, it seems.
The bench made in her memory was absolutely beautiful ❤️🥹
RIP Sarah such a tragedy 😔 I hope your family is okay
Yes absolutely poor beloved dear family😭💚💟💛
He got out after three and a half years of a ten year sentence? Outrageous!
Our justice system is broken. Why was he released early…
The system has nothing to do with punishment or public safety. It has to do with following laws and protecting individual rights.
Sarah had really great friends that stuck together until she got justice
Those Sarah fans for life are hope makers for everyone. You guys rock.
My deepest condolences to the Yarborough family. 🙏
This one brought me to tears. 😢
I'm becoming obsessed with 48 Hours
Why do you always hear stories of the justice system not giving a maximum of sentence on rapists, but people who have drug charges and nonviolent crimes get the maximum sentence. It sickens me that the justice system fails us on rape charges all the time
Mrs. Fitzgerald tracing family DNA is the real hero of this story
I love that judge!! We need passionate people like her standing up for our children.
He's so old that the conviction and sentencing was like sending him to a retirement home.
Exactly! He now doesn't have to wonder where his next meal is coming from...he has 3 hots and a cot from now on. Its an upgrade from the electric-less hoarder shack he was building for himself.
17:42 Coolest transition on 48 I’ve ever seen in a decade. Give the editor a raise.
I think there might be a special place in hell for some defense attorneys.
pretty sure there isn't
@@craigime I wouldn't count on it though
There's no amount of money that is worth defending these monsters. I get it when they are court appointed and the lawyers have to do it, but the ones who do it for the money make me sick.
TRUTH!
The right to an attorney for all defendants is a necessary part of a fair legal process. If you were falsely accused of a serious crime, and everyone refused to represent you because "they think you may have done it," I bet you would be begging for an attorney. I bet you wouldn't think they deserve to be in hell
cannot believe that his criminal history was not allowed in court!!!
I watch everytime you upload. Every episode.
Our “Justice” system has rivers of blood on its hands
A heartbreaking story may she rest peacefully
God Bless You Colleen Fitzpatrick! Who unselfishly offered her services for free to advance the field of DNA to solve crimes.
Poor family she was so beautiful and innocent!
When the judge said this was a child I got so dizzy I had to pause this video for awhile and then continue she should’ve still been here on this earth to live her life as it was meant to be had the system kept this monster locked away where he belongs 🤬🤯 this one really got to me
The justice system is a joke. Make convicted prisoners serve their entire sentence
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There should be no parole for violent offenders.
What are you referring to? He got a 46 year sentence. 38:56
@@tonydaysog9164he's referring to the 10 year sentence the guy got, only to be released in 3. If he'd served his full sentence, he would have still been incarcerated at the time Sarah was eventually murdered.
Why they let him out on the first place?
My huge respect for the lady Fitzpatrick who help with DNA !
He should of got life without parole R.I P Sarah
Sarah was a remarkable person who touched so many lives you can tell how much of an impact she left on everyone who knew her. My heart breaks for her parents and family and her friends,I cannot imagine the heartache and pain they went through all those years
I was about to turn in for bed here at 4am, and this notification pops up. So here I am.
I noticed the Judge while grandstanding never mentioned that the legal system was as much to blame as that P.O.S. 9 years and he only served 3 ? That girl would have not been killed if he had served out his FULL SENTENCE !!
They never asked for his dna after several rape convictions? How he escaped this points to a really vain justice system.
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Liberal Democrats don’t want to oppress criminals
DNA in 1991 was a joke, and unlike now, most states didn't require convicts to give up their DNA. In fact, I'd be interested in knowing if any of the states did.
I don't understand getting out after 3.5 years if you have REPEATEDLY been convicted of rape and now you've just been picked up a third time. That's crazy. It's just crazy.
Awful system failing at so many points
My deepest sympathies go out to Sarah and the other victims’s loved ones. 🤲🏽🖤
its so so sad how many of these freaking episodes there are. its never ending. how 😩
& many shows.
Per usual the detectives got so much thanks. They couldn't solve it for two decades until a scientist gave them the name they needed. They rarely solve anything until someone else gives them the tip or confesses or does the science. The man should have never been on the streets, and they should have never missed it when it happened. How did they not look for him?
With what they had to work with at the time, I am sure they did their best.🤔
Way too many monsters out there.!!!
KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A SWIVEL
Family should sue,their daughter would be alive had he served the full ten years
My heart breaks for her mother. All her daughters friends going off to college. Living their lives. Her daughter not being able to do all those things. So upsetting!! I hope their is a hell and the perpetrator rots there. How can anyone be so evil!!
Such a strong strong mother for sure. She even attended the graduation for the girls. And kept in contact with them. Such a beautiful soul.
"THERE is a hell" not "their".
Imagine losing your loved one to a monster that shouldn’t have been out of its cage. How do you not become dangerous.
Sometimes it feels like prison isn’t harsh enough for some people and their crimes but alas, we live in a “civilized” society 😒😔
Your best work yet 48 Hrs. What an episode.