This is one of your best videos! I can only suspect that if Daniel's father had influence with the DA, then that influence also reached to the media, hence - a blackout from all sources about Daniel's presence at the apartment that morning.
Very good reporting and bringing awareness of a 4'th person that was involved in this crime. I would bet his father helped in getting his son from being charged as he should have been. Thanks!
I'm so glad you did this story!!! I never even heard of who this dude was...I only heard that there was a third guy who was overdosing. I think it's really unfair that he didn't face a harsher sentence. His dad probably used his influence to keep his name under wraps...that sucks. He should have been covered in every documentary or interview. Great vid!!!
Same here, I only heard about the 3rd guy overdosing and Michael was needing something from Angel to save his life but Angel wouldn't give it. Michael got it anyway somehow and saved his life but that's what sent Angel over the edge and he attacked Michael, in this version, anyway. I never heard his name before, his dad must be the reason.
I've tried to avoid most of the details of the Angel story because it's just so heartbreaking, so this was brand new to me. Informative as always. The idea that Daniel's father may have used connections to keep him free, only to end in Daniel inadvertently killing his own child is truly horrifying, something that you would think came from a film.
Ken, you do realize that angel was a Colombian Drug dealer with possible serious connections to cartels ? I love Angel but I can't defend a drug dealer neither , it's bit odd.
@@Papasempanadasyou do realize he left Columbia at the age of 8? You do realize that he was a gay man? You do realize that being gay in a Columbian family is a HUGE no?!? 🙄
@@Papasempanadas what do you consider unreal events? It is publicly documented he left Columbia at age 8. It is also well known that the Columbian "Machismo" mentality (especially in the 70s-90s), was the contributing factor to many gay men being abandoned or ostracized by their families.
Another great upload. I really appreciate you and your coverage of all these people. You do such a great job and I hope you get recognition for it! Thank you and keep up the good work.
@@RetroRoomYT I also believe the reason why their sentence was shorter is because Daniel had a hand in it. They Michael or freeze never spoke about him
I never heard about him before, it just made this story even worse. How can we tell who was telling the truth? but it's obvious who had the money and influence...sad
I’m curious as to why neither Alig or Riggs brought Auster into the picture during their trials. Seems like it could have helped their cases at least somewhat.
I believe Michael alig was attacked because he was to weak to fight since he didnt eat well an going through withdrawal , 2nd ive had colombians as friends an they can be tough an shady people do deal with .
Because Gatian was the primary target. They didn't wanna smoke Alig @ first because they thought he would play ball (being an addict and all). Connections most likely augmented the decision and sealed the deal. This is fascinating. Also: F%/(k this guy!!
Absolutely. He was a huge part of why, Angel, freaked...and Mike was so adamant about getting something to bring him out of a hole...but he didn't see a single day... meanwhile, Michael, did 17 years at Riker's...mostly in the box.
QQ: if Daniel almost died of an OD, how did he have the strength to get up and sit on top of freeze who was on top of Michael who was smothering angel….does c*ke bring someone back from an OD so they can resume like they didn’t almost just die moments earlier?
28 years have passed. Three of the participants are dead and the remaining participant has revamped his life and doesn’t want the focus on him. How about we leave it alone now?
Daniel Auster's father~a novelist~was friends with the president of Israel. Connections everywhere.
Wow so that was Daniels involvement. I always wondered why he didn’t get any attention and was swept under the rug. Great video !
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Wow! Great job . I often wondered who the guy overdosing was and why he was kept hidden.
This is one of your best videos! I can only suspect that if Daniel's father had influence with the DA, then that influence also reached to the media, hence - a blackout from all sources about Daniel's presence at the apartment that morning.
Thank You 🙏quiet please 😊 I’m glad you liked it! What you say makes sense bc the media did basically erase Daniel from the reporting
@@RetroRoomYT He didn't see a day in jail, but karma caught up finally.
@oomYT I wonder if Daniel had more to do with it than we have been told and whether he has a history of violence?
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Very good reporting and bringing awareness of a 4'th person that was involved in this crime. I would bet his father helped in getting his son from being charged as he should have been. Thanks!
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I think so too
What a wild bunch of information. It's unreal the things that happened back in the day. Wow.
Good video my friend
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I'm so glad you did this story!!! I never even heard of who this dude was...I only heard that there was a third guy who was overdosing. I think it's really unfair that he didn't face a harsher sentence. His dad probably used his influence to keep his name under wraps...that sucks. He should have been covered in every documentary or interview. Great vid!!!
Thank you 🙏 MsRyland511 😀
I agree with you, His fathers influence seems to be the only logical reason that all this was swept under the rug for him
I absolutely agree 💯... Michael's mom is not rich, and his dad -absent...but that kid didn't see a day, because of who his parents are...very unjust.
I think we would all protect our children in some way. But murder - no way!!
Same here, I only heard about the 3rd guy overdosing and Michael was needing something from Angel to save his life but Angel wouldn't give it. Michael got it anyway somehow and saved his life but that's what sent Angel over the edge and he attacked Michael, in this version, anyway.
I never heard his name before, his dad must be the reason.
@@LisaMarie-xp4ymI agree, but I'd still stand by my kid and be a mom to them unless they were a totally horrible, irredeemable person.
Wow, this is the first I've heard about this dude, thanks, Retro Room!
You bet!
It would be so cool if you would do a long form piece on this. I love listen to you talk about it.
Thank you! I appreciate that
I've tried to avoid most of the details of the Angel story because it's just so heartbreaking, so this was brand new to me. Informative as always. The idea that Daniel's father may have used connections to keep him free, only to end in Daniel inadvertently killing his own child is truly horrifying, something that you would think came from a film.
Thanks 🙏 @kengeorgejones6855
It is definitely a tragic situation. And it’s also stranger than fiction for sure
Ken, you do realize that angel was a Colombian Drug dealer with possible serious connections to cartels ? I love Angel but I can't defend a drug dealer neither , it's bit odd.
@@Papasempanadasyou do realize he left Columbia at the age of 8? You do realize that he was a gay man? You do realize that being gay in a Columbian family is a HUGE no?!? 🙄
@@trinidadtraxx wow, amazing, how do you realize reality within a world of unreal events , so parallel...
@@Papasempanadas what do you consider unreal events? It is publicly documented he left Columbia at age 8. It is also well known that the Columbian "Machismo" mentality (especially in the 70s-90s), was the contributing factor to many gay men being abandoned or ostracized by their families.
Amazing video 💜 do you have any info on what ever happened to Riggs?
Thanks 🙏 Kelly
Riggs went into academia after his parole
He has kept a very low profile, no socials
@@RetroRoomYT Thank you for the response! 😊
Another great upload. I really appreciate you and your coverage of all these people. You do such a great job and I hope you get recognition for it! Thank you and keep up the good work.
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It's SO good to see your uploads again! I Haven't looked at YT since 2020 and really missed your uploads!!!
I believe Daniel also put his hands on Angel I also believe he played a role in getting rid of the body
I think you might be right about that Jewelz
@@RetroRoomYT I also believe the reason why their sentence was shorter is because Daniel had a hand in it. They Michael or freeze never spoke about him
This is so good. Great research ! We missed you!!
Thank you 🙏 Natalia S 😊 its good 👍 to be back
I never heard about him before, it just made this story even worse. How can we tell who was telling the truth? but it's obvious who had the money and influence...sad
Yeah, It’s so strange. So many questions about this
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I wonder the stories chloe Sevigny could tell. Great video
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I’ll bet she has a few interesting stories 😀
Daniel Auster was a true monster.
Yes he was
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Thank you for breaking this down without dramatizing everything, really appreciate your narration 🙏
I’m curious as to why neither Alig or Riggs brought Auster into the picture during their trials. Seems like it could have helped their cases at least somewhat.
I’m curious about that too, Barbara Bavier
Great video yet again! ❤️
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Great reporting!
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Excellent video Retro! 💕
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Great story! Time doesn't matter to karma.
Thanks 🙏 Maggi Rider, you are right about that!
TRUTH!!!
I always use a saying that goes " The Karma kitty naps, but never sleeps!!!!"
@@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS You got that right!
Thank you.
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Yay new upload by Retro!
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Woah! I’m so glad you made this video and I was subscribed to see it
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I read the books ages Ago.daniels deafness was always odd.course he knew
I believe Michael alig was attacked because he was to weak to fight since he didnt eat well an going through withdrawal , 2nd ive had colombians as friends an they can be tough an shady people do deal with .
The important part is ‘according to Alig’
Great video!
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Michael doesn’t get enough credit for not snitching on Peter Gaitian. 1000% held it down for Peter. Loyalty
Paul Auster is an amazing writer!!!!
Because Gatian was the primary target. They didn't wanna smoke Alig @ first because they thought he would play ball (being an addict and all). Connections most likely augmented the decision and sealed the deal. This is fascinating. Also: F%/(k this guy!!
I think you are correct in your comment Joe Santos ☝️👍
Absolutely. He was a huge part of why, Angel, freaked...and Mike was so adamant about getting something to bring him out of a hole...but he didn't see a single day... meanwhile, Michael, did 17 years at Riker's...mostly in the box.
@@mjreikiriot3302 Michael Alig spent time in various prison's not only Riker's. Also he spent around 5 years in solitary not most of his sentence.
QQ: if Daniel almost died of an OD, how did he have the strength to get up and sit on top of freeze who was on top of Michael who was smothering angel….does c*ke bring someone back from an OD so they can resume like they didn’t almost just die moments earlier?
Get job RR! Tkx
28 years have passed. Three of the participants are dead and the remaining participant has revamped his life and doesn’t want the focus on him. How about we leave it alone now?