I mean tims 100000% right that in high profile cases the cops absolutely just want to bust anyone to get the heat off and advance their careers, its happened countless times. Doesn't mean he isn't still guilty haha. For every killer caught there is 50 dudes exonerated who'd been in prison for years
That poor husband saying "I hope none of you think I'm gloating about this but i feel that justice has finally been done." If anyone has ever deserved to gloat, but he wasn't at all. My heart goes out to him and his daughter.
Yes I thought that was so very sensitive of him. He probably realizes that Tim’s wife and kids also are traumatized by this. Only I kinda feel like the wife knew more than she was letting on. I wonder if she is still sticking with him.
I just read a news report while looking for more information on the case. Not only did he say what he did in court, he consoled Hennis' sister after the court martial trial and told her he sympathizes with her situation. And he's said in interviews since that he holds no ill will toward the Hennis family, nor is he clamoring for Hennis' execution. That's guru on a mountain levels of grace and compassion. (Side note, he did also say that if Hennis was executed he would feel that would simply be the Hennis earned, so he's not arguing against it, just doesn't really care either way)
Just experiencing him for such a short amount of time was enough to break my heart. I can't imagine his suffering and to at least have some comfort in knowing the killer was behind bars to hear that he was released and out living his very best life. Thank God for DNA and for whoever was smart enough to put together the plan that caught him. There is a great sense of comfort knowing that the surviving child was raised by such a decent man.
Pretty incredible to see that baby as a grown woman, walking down the steps of the court house, having waited damn near her entire life to see justice, and finally having it.
@Kasai I did not even notice that was his baby girl. I thought it was his attorney or spokesperson because I was just kind of focused on him. Oh hell I'll just admit it, I'm a dingbat. Naturally I went back to that part after seeing your comment and what a beautiful daughter they have. Thank you for pointing that out. I feel horrible for that pos's family too. That demon has ruined many lives.
The way I shouted "YES" when you said that the military had him come out of retirement so they could charge him. I'm so glad for the Eastburns that justice was FINALLY served.
I was stunned. Fxxkin gobsmacked. Can you imagine them waiting on baited breath for his big ego to say yes ok. They must really need me! LoL. What a loser!
Yeah that was something else. But I am more confused about why this gentleman can't pronounce "th" sound. It's "three" not "tree". Am I missing something here? Don't Irish speak English? It's like English is a second language to him, do they normally speak their own in Ireland? Gaylick? I'm just an American and I need some answers here.
I'm a North Carolinian and I can tell you that nothing says North Carolina like that interaction between the woman giving the interview and her mother. Classic.
@@mylesbishop1240I have a theory. It’s like a magic talisman. If we watch programs about horrible crimes including serial killers…it won’t happen to us. Also because we’re dark as shit.
10:47: lmaooo that little argument between mother and daughter cracked me up. her momma is smart though, she understands the implications of your words being immortalized on film.
I'm sure many people already know this but never advertise a pet "free to a good home" if you have to rehome it. Take it to a reputable rescue or a no-kill shelter. There are a lot of bad people out there looking for animals for awful purposes.
Or go on an adoption website where you post your pets info, wait for applications and you personally get to interview, do home checks, etc to decide who you want your pet to go to
This was back in the days. Now people are much more cautious. My mother made me walk home alone more than 6 miles as punishment because I got chocolate ice cream on my light colored pants in the 80s. I was 7
I love how people try to avoid the cameras seeing their faces when they're arrested, just to immediately have some police chief or spokesperson just literally give out your entire government name and home address in a readout on television.
It makes me feel so sad and upset that he murdered a young mom and two innocent children, then he got to live his life for many years. He was respected, loved, and admired. I can’t imagine how it would feel to be married to someone and find out they did something so horrific. She probably lives in denial. I do wonder why he did this, what his motive was. He didn’t have to kill them all for $300. It’s such a crazy but tragic story. Thank you, Mike, we love you too.
Oh I am sure she knew all along he was guilty. I think of that colonel in the Canadian military, Russell Williams, that raped several women and killed a couple others. Afterward he took pictures of himself in their undergarments. His wife claim to not know anything about it. She had to know. If not, she is the stupidest woman on the planet. Maybe they know but choose not to think about it. If I killed a child and mother, my wife would rat me down before I could blink
When I still worked in a veterans hospital I actually met a retired JAG officer who had been part of the prosecution for the trial that did ultimately convict Hennis.
@@DirtTrackRacing410 Not at all, this encounter was in 2021 at a facility in VISN 6. Guy was a retired O-5 and helped explain dual sovereignty and why they were able to still prosecute him in a military court.
That poor family. To kill not only a mother, but CHILDREN too.. absolutely horrific. I can’t believe he was granted a second trial and let out to live his life happily for so many years. I’m glad justice has finally been served, but it is little comfort to the poor daughter and her father left behind.
The thing is, someone capable of doing things as such, isn't and would never be happy! He had to live guarded and by way of pretenses. Fortunately, he bought into being needed and "appreciated", compliments of all the awards that he was given for being and doing absolutely nothing!!! ......but fool a whole bunch a folk. Spineless and void of a backbone, he walked right into the snare that completely exposed him.
The fact that his last resort excuse was “ohhh I forgot I cheated on my wife” is hilariously insane 😂 he didn’t want to go back to prison on Death Row for destroying another family, but had zero problems destroying his own
That exchange between the mom and the daughter was hilarious even though it was serious. It look like it was from a good sketch comedy show. You are good at finding footage like that.
The reporter just sukking it all up. Everybody knows some twit like that. Just flapping her lips tellin' anyone who'll listen what she knows & 90% what she doesn't know. JEEZ
It GOT hilarious but up until the mom piped up the daughter was making me queasy. Like she didn't even try to feign sadness about what she was describing ...literally SMILING in fact, cuz you know she was thinking "I'm gonna be on the tee-vee!" Then Mom just barely says something and Daughter IMMEDIATELY loses her "anchorwoman" cool, LOL!!! Yes she was like some trailer trash character on Kids In The Hall or Mr. Show or something. 😆🤣😂
That poor janitor who was like, "I freakin saw him, that guy right there! He was in their house!" ...Only to have expensive defense attorneys try to claim it wasnt him and the janitor's eyesight was bad!! And all those other witnesses being told they were wrong when they had it 100% right!!!!
Thank goodness for Mike's storytelling, and definitive DNA tests. I hope the killer's DNA is compared to DNA from cold cases bc I doubt this horrific murder was the killer's first.
I have a little 15 lb dog who has discovered the joy of barking very loudly at everything. I didn’t realize until just today when my pup was being extra obnoxious that I’ve been saying “I hear you barking big dog “ to this 15 lbs of fur and vocal cords for several weeks now without even realizing it. Thank you Mike for subconsciously putting new sayings into my vocabulary, sayings my dog neither cares about or has any intentions of listening to.
This is so crazy. I'm glad your friend is doing well. I kept wondering through the entire video what this must have done to her, so it was nice to see your reply to someone else's comment that she's amazing. She and her father must share a bond that I can't comprehend.
Mike, Thank you for all you do. My mom is my best friend and I'm her caretaker. Everyday she asks me, "Is there a new Mikey out yet?" I chuckle and say yes Mom, pull up a chair and let's give it a go. We have watched every episode and cherish every moment. Cheers, Tommy and Denise
My first thought, after seeing him released, was holy shit she stayed with someone who was very clearly a murderer? the circumstantial evidence was more than enough, what a dumb woman.
@lisa bradford if they are still married then that is one strong woman to stand by her man but in the same sense she is also one stupid woman as well because now she has definitive proof that her husband is the rapist and murderer but not only did he rape and murder a woman he murdered innocent little children and left the one that ultimately couldn't identify him alone in the house with her dead mother and sisters who were rotting away and the baby not only couldn't identify him but she also couldn't fend for herself she was left there to basically die a slow and agonizing death by starvation and dehydration and thankfully enough for the neighbor hearing the baby crying and had enough witts about her to call the police to do a wellness check and thankfully enough they got to her in time to save her but unfortunately they couldn't shield her from what she already witnessed and she probably had nightmares for weeks about the deaths of her mother and sisters because even though she was 18 months old little children like that can still have nightmares and things like that and I feel bad for the husband as well because he probably felt helpless for an unimaginable amount of time because he wasn't there to protect his family and in conclusion I hope that the guy Tim gets to meet his maker before he passes away from natural causes and passes away peacefully because he doesn't deserve that he deserves the worst that the military could possibly do to him for not only committing a heinous crime but to get away with it for so many years and almost got away with it for good and if it wasn't for the military for their trickery to get him to come out of retirement and rejoin the military just so they can get all their ducks in a row to make sure they had a solid case against him to convict him for good and I'm glad for the surviving daughter and the husband that Tim is where he belongs and they don't have to worry about it anymore and they don't have to live right down the road from him anymore
The idea of the baby alone and crying for days on end is what made me cry. As a mom of 2 girls, one about to turn 3yrs old soon, i cannot imagine my babies left crying for days while i lay dead nearby without feeling the deepest sorrow..... I hope Tim H roasts in hell for all eternity for doing what he did!!
What are the odds of having a neighbor that looks damn near exactly like the perpetrator and that could be used by the defense to cast doubt on it being the real person. Wow just wow.
doesnt help the witness was black... they dismissed his evidence without any reason... fog does not blanket areas especially residential , it is completely possible to have patchy fog. makes me furious this case
I remember this case! Tim was slippery A F! Thank goodness for DNA! I still wonder how many other victims are out there. And I've always felt terrible for them and Tim's family who really believed in his innocence!!
@@heathernikki5734 that’s what I’m saying. his wife stuck by him after the first conviction when the circumstantial evidence was so heavy a jury all agreed he killed them. I was shocked to see her in the interview after he was released, then she went on to have another kid with him? The circumstantial evidence from the first case would’ve been enough for me to file for divorce.
Well, he didn't really conceal what he did. It seems so strange this was his only just opportunistic killing of a whole family and he never was linked to more sexual assaults or murders. DNA was often contaminated in those days and or just not stored well so it was unusable later on. Only when a small sample of "good" DNA could be replicated (after 2010), cold cases were solved but also a number of cases were overturned of people who were imprisoned innocently for decennia. -This must have been horrific for the husband and surviving daughter all these years of stirred up memories.
@@lesliecampbell4657 You're obviously the superior person. Have you been in this situation before? Seems like you have a pretty definitive idea of what you would do.
I have heard this one before. It is crazy. I feel sorry for Tim’s family too. Just imagine finding out your husband murdered a woman and two little girls. I wonder if their were more victims?
Very good question. Something so random and violent , even killing the children. Sounds like someone who does it often. It would probably be worth them looking into!
@@rsmith8434 having spent many years in the army, I can tell you that law abiding and military man don’t necessarily go hand in hand. We had our fair share of the dregs of society. A much higher percentage than the population as a whole.
Agree - it is highly unusual for someone to go from family man / average citizen to a rapist and murderer - and the type of murderer who can kill small children. There is usually 'progression" in behaviour - assaults / violence / rape / some sort of build up before getting to killing - but zero to this? Extremely disturbing.
Well, Mike clearly thinks the killer's family are the real victims, since he made a thumbnail that has the KILLER'S FAMILY photo but has the name of the victims' family above the KILLER'S FAMILY's heads! That is SO insulting to the real victims, the ones who were MURDERED!!! 😡He needs to swap one or the other, not put the victims' family name on a photo of the KILLER'S FAMILY!!!!
Yeah, I always find myself wondering about the killer’s spouse and kids. Especially so many years of presumably happy marriage. Her world must’ve been upended, and I imagine she had to rethink everything and even question herself. There are so many victims even if this is the only one he did.
So I've been testing my theory out while bingeing all of Mike's videos. It has so far proven to be correct. Pay attention to how suspects respond when asked point blank if they killed someone. Guilty people will answer by partially repeating the question (No, I did not kill that person), or by using words such as absolutely/honestly (Absolutely not!). Innocent people will simply answer NO.
Yeah that clip of Julie was peachy. May they rest among their family. So I knew it was the guy who took the dog. No one else she would of let in the house. No mom let's people in when her husband is gone.
Incredibly unusual for a person to commit such an intensely violent crime against relative strangers (especially children), and never reoffend. I wonder if he is responsible for more that they just don't know about.
This was my thought. I wonder who the unidentified person was and if he had a friend with him. This is a strange case. I am so glad he rejoined the military and was charged that way.
It could have been a crime of opportunity that time. Remember he was late in on his rent and needed $300. He most likely killed the 5 year old and 3 year old because he thought for some reason they could identify him. He probably also didn’t reoffend because he was caught immediately and sent to prison for 2 years. That could have spooked him into resisting his urges for sexual assault and murder. Or maybe he has other victims out there. Who knows.
This was more than a crime of opportunity. The sheer violence and the SA of the mother indicate that he his motivation and desires are more than money.@beautifulsurprise9424
Yes, Michael, PLEASE post two videos per week, on Tuesday and Friday, as you used to do! It was like a ceremony, an anticipated ritual. I wait for your videos like I'd wait for the visit of my favorite cousin! Seriously, I do believe that all your subscribers see you as a member of the family. I hope you realize how loved you are by all of us. A hug from Calgary.
I lived in North Carolina for many years and remember the original case, but having moved I never heard the update on this one so my mouth was literally hanging open at the new developments. That footage from A Current Affair is chilling, watching him play with his daughter knowing that he slit the throat of other children not much older than her.
@@pakde8002 at that moment, she probably [mostly] believed him and didn't doubt his innocence. The neighbor who looked like Tim, had a Members Only jacket etc was a compelling defense. Let's remember-he/they only made the video because they were being paid. [his wife was probably physically ill after knowing for certain he was a murdering rapist-}
It’s so hard. I can listen to horrific murder stories back to back all the time but every once in a while one comes along that can just completely eff you up.
What makes it more chilling, is how he seemingly did it with the intention of going quietly back to his life, with his wife and kids, his job, in the same community. It doesn't look like it was a break in for wrong or some impulse crime that got out of hand. He planned to go and take absolutely everything he wanted, and he killed everyone who could have possibly recognized him--only leaving the infant because it wasn't a potential witness.
I think he went there to rape her and shit got out of hand. Maybe he thought the kids would be in some kind of daycare or school-or sleeping-idk. But he obvi felt like he had to kill them bc they must’ve seen him. Leaving the baby bc she couldn’t rat him out. But the way he killed them tho-insane. Slitting their throats yo finish the job. He could’ve just worn a mask, licked them all in a bathroom , and then did his rotten deed. He didn’t need to murder everyone violently. And then he went on to raise two kids! And stayed with the same woman. Killers never cease to amaze and terrify me.
@@Wildreinhorsemanship Yeah and he "spared" the 18-month-old, but for all he knew nobody would know she was alone and helpless for too long to save her, and she would have died slowly in utter misery and despair.
@@audreymuzingo933 that’s also true. In the Rhoden and Wagner case from Ohio, they killed the entire family, including the 14/16 year old. The main target-a 20 year old girl with a 4 day old baby sleeping with her in her bed-was shot and left in her bed. As all the others were. The killer-her ex-put the baby to her breast so it could nurse. ON A DEAD BODY. Ppl are disgusting and vile. It both intrigues and terrifies me.
I was living in Olympia (near Ft. Lewis where he had been stationed) and this guy worked for the local wastewater treatment plant-LOTT. I provided legal advice to them and remember learning of their employee being court martialed for this cold case. That sure doesn’t come up very often! What a monster! Thanks for doing such a great job with this Mike!
I'm sending this to my friend. We both live in North Carolina. He's military too. What a crazy saga... That poor family, those kids, the baby being sparred is a miracle. I'm glad that monster was finally caught.
At that point I wasn't upset because I still believed it had to be someone else. I thought no way someone with an innocent baby girl of his own could have savagely killed those 2 girls and left the baby to die of dehydration (and she nearly did; 2 days without water would be extra dangerous for a body that tiny).
Thank goodness he was in the military; otherwise, he would still be free despite DNA proving his guilt. Fortunately, because of dual sovereignty, the conviction was upheld by the military’s highest appellate court (Tim’s JAGs ran hard with their argument that, as per the Fifth Amendment, the verdict by the military tribunal was unconstitutional). Tim’s JAGs (I assume; they may have been civilians, but it’s doubtful) certainly should have been aware of the dual sovereignty doctrine and case law. I’m relieved for the surviving family that Tim can no longer appeal and there isn’t a possibility for parole. Putting the poor family through another moment with that monster would be so cruel.
It's horrifying to think that someone like Tim Hennis can commit such an awful and disgusting crime, yet continue on as if nothing happened. To think that he still holds memories of that night, but pretends every day like he's normal confuses me so much.
Its not horrifying, its common sense? How else are you gonna get away with being immoral ? People are stupid and believe Preds and murderers LOOK a specific way as if they're a specific dog breed
its disquieting for some to realise but bad people are humans too. imo crime prevention or what have you, should not be about dividing bad people from "good" people. its about dismantling systems of harm that allow things like this to happen in the first place. abolish the nuclear family
This story disturbs me more than any I have seen thus far. The level of evil that this man exhibits is stunning. Raping a woman and murdering her already makes him an absolute monster. But then being able to brutally murder two little children as well?! This man is Satan himself. To think that he was allowed to lead a normal life for 25 years makes me ill. That is just absolutely terrible. The injustice of that!!! My God, I am just stunned at the entire horror of this story.
Can you IMAGINE what kind of mind fk that guy's wife and kids had after all that, and finding out what they had been living with and loving all those years?! Also, I find it hard to believe that was the ONLY time he ever did something like that.😒
I'd bet money they still believed in his innocence and went along with the "oh, we had sex the night before" lie that was never told the 20+ years earlier
For real though. It's pretty rare for someone to slaughter an entire family at random when it's their first time They usually build up to something like that.
@@empressmarowynn certainly getting away with it would have emboldened him to continue, as well. I wonder how many states and countries he traveled to during his years of service? Probably was one of the reasons he took them up on coming out of retirement..."one more for old times sake"...🤮
When you showed the picture of the neighbour and how it’s his twin, that was so crazy. When we did 23 and me, my mom found she has a cousin that lives in the same city I was born in. The cousin has a daughter that looks exactly like me (but she’s prettier lol) and when they showed me the picture I literally thought it was me (but with make up or something on). Weird world
My wife did the Ancestry thing and didn't realize that it would take over her life. I'm originally from Canada, French-Canadian, and my dad was one of 12 kids. I had over 40 cousins in Canada, My wife got MANY messages about family connections to me, most of which I couldn't help with as I haven't lived in Canada for many decades. Then she got a message from a woman in Alberta that linked her to me somehow. That woman's mother had a one-night stand in the 1980s with a truck driver and she was the result, but she had no idea who the guy was other than he said he was a truck driver. Well, it couldn't have been me as I was living in England at the time and I was never a truck driver. After some sleuthing it turned out to be one of my cousins who actually was a long-haul truck driver. By this time he had died, but the woman at least knew who her father was.
I’ve heard of this story before but had to watch Mike’s interpretation of it. Makes me really wish Mike’s was the first time I heard of it because it was done so perfectly to draw me into the twists with the right amount of thoughtfulness for the victims and that good old Mike humor that I never find offensive given the subject matter. Gotta love him!
That's why he didn't kill the baby. That's what I'm feeling. It was too close, and he could not go that far. Any other killer who kills little children would just finish them off. Unless something reminds them of themselves or something personal. That's what sealed it for me.
The only reason he spared the baby is because she couldn't speak to identify him and knew she would never remember even when she grew up. I hope she is safe and always in her dad's loving arms and reminds her everyday how wonderful her mum and siblings were and still are.
He probably let the baby live because she was too young to identify him. He couldn't take the chance with the other two children. The guys a psychopath, he could care less about his own child and certainly not someone elses.
Mike, as a Grandma loves a Grandson, I love ya right back. I'm an old widow and I really look forward to your videos more than any others on you tube. I wish I could afford to join your channel but on a fixed income so that's just that. So thank you for the work you put in for us every week. God bless ya!
How incredibly frustrating for the surviving Eastburns & devastating for Tim’s family. I can’t imagine how utterly disgusted his wife must’ve felt. I’m so glad that the military officials didn’t allow him to slip his greasy ass through the cracks of the justice system! As a criminal justice major, this had me going through so many emotions! Especially after you said the dna matched his. I knew immediately he couldn’t be tried again. I wasn’t aware of the military loophole, though! So thankful for that!
Yeah, for me though the justice Tim finally got hit with is not fair justice, it is discriminatory in that any non-military person would not have been tried again, and that they conned him into re-enlisting in order to charge him - isn't that very similar to entrapment? Obviously, though he is guilty and deserves punishment morally. A really awful situation!
@@solitairestarr5516 which is why maybe our justice system should consider repealing the double jeopardy amendment. I can think of many guilty people who need to be retried & sent to prison & I happen to think it’s absolutely beautiful that the military “conned” him so he could go back to prison. He didn’t deserve all those years in the free world. Fk that dude.
Mike you are so talented at telling such a terrible story in a way that is both respectful and without it getting too dark. You can lighten the mood without taking away from the seriousness of the crime. I can’t help but say hi and bye when you do, because it feels like you’re my friend 🤣 we love you man!
Yeah that's one thing that got me I'd never give up my dog. I'd take him with me and sad to say if they did they'd never met sicko Tim and still be alive.
Remember, this was back in the day when the pets had to go into quarantine for over a year. A huge percentage of them died in quarantine. It was unbelievably awful. Most people tried to find a home for their pets rather than subject them to the British quarantine.
@@LKre-vi5oqYou're 100% correct! Thank you for saying that. Quarantine regulations were brutal -- and this was long before the days of "pampered pet hotels." Dogs & cats were put into cold metal cages for months & months. No "amenities," with very limited visitation. 🙀
Gary Eastburn is such a beautiful human being. He is so humble for all he and his family have been through. He is someone that I wish was a personal friend. You can't have too many people like that amongst your circle of friends, and the ones you DO have will certainly be a blessing to your life. Mike, please do go back to two videos a week. We can't get enough of you, Brother. We love you too!
I was thinking the same thing. Like if there's a heaven, his wife is definitely there super proud of the way he has continued his life and raised their daughter
Mike, I have to say i do not comment often on UA-cam but i have to say i have been listening for like 2year straight. I found your channel late and did quite a bit of catching up. At that point i'm normally over the channel/ format. but i've not lost any interest in your channel and actually look forward to the release every week. Thank for your hard work and consistent quality content
Oh, that could be a totally New Year’s Eve two hour special, even using old footage, Great, funominal, fantastic, idea, do you think I agree with you?😂😂YEAH BABY👍🏻👍🏻✌🏻💕
I've never heard of 95% of the crimes that Mike has gifted us with. This one included. How anyone can kill is beyond the pale. But children?! This was sad. Aren't we all thankful that DNA can nail anyone who has committed a crime! Thank you, Michael. From your fan and admirer in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
How can you kill someone else's kids when you have kids yourself. It makes me crazy. How can you do that to you own kids. Do people want their kids knowing they are a monster?
Yes. Especially stabbing. That's "usually" a really personal thing (not always, but more often) ... and to stab tiny children and then live "normally" without conscience. We have a psychopath here.
How is it possible that this case isn't more well-known?! With all of the craziness, I truly can't believe that I hadn't heard of it before!! But I'm glad I heard it from Mike first!! Will always be my #1 True Crime show 🙌🏽🥰
Me and my brother watched your show every week. He passed away 6 months ago. Just about a week after that you stopped posting twice a week. I’m so happy that you’re going back to posting more. My brother would be too :)
This was insane! I feel like it’s rare that I come across a case I haven’t heard of somewhere else at least once. Good job, Mike!! I just wish he didn’t have all that time to live his life before he was caught that he did not deserve.
Mike is a legit powerhouse cranking out top tier content consistently and now with the podcasts as well.... do NOT be fooled by his playful demeanor. The man is a dynamo and one of the titans of the true crime genre. If youtube had a Mount Rushmore of content creators Mike would definitely be on it!
This is a true stone cold killer. How do you go into an innocent family's home & kill a woman & her 2 small children, then go home & climb into bed next to your wife & kiss & cuddle your 10 week old baby girl as if nothing has happened 🤯. I feel sorry for both families. The Eastmans for their loss & his family that stood by him all these years only to find out that he did it. Thank you as always for another interesting story, told in true Mike style. Keep safe, and remember, we love ya.
It's scary to think that there are people like him walking around. He murdered children. He has been walking around all these years with the memory of the rape and murder in his head.
I think that is part of their high! Lying to someone, appearing as someone else, gets them off. He probably had sex with his wife when he got home. Btk killer talked about this
Yes Mike please try the 2 videos a week please & not just because we love ya! There's no other channel like yours. Your presentation, the editing, the stories - the way we feel like you genuinely appreciate the audience. You're one of a kind and we are here for the long run! Thank you for your hard work!
I remember this one from awhile back. It gets me when people say. " I have a child of my own " I could never do this! So what! Most murderers and rapists have families. I wonder how his wife stuck by him through all this. Juries don't always get it wrong!
You forgot to mention that a soldier is after all a killer by trade, so... Otherwise, why would armies exist? Oh, I know, OUR soldiers only target BAD guys... Yeah... I guess that's the part I forgot. Yeah...
It's possible that his wife really didn't know. She thought of him as a loving, responsible husband and father to their child. She probably believed his alibis, that he wasn't there, couldn't have done it.... Until the DNA of the material inside the wife was an extremely close match. She would likely have been upset even if it were true that he'd had an affair. But, alas, no. She's probably really shocked that she shared her life with this murderer.
What gets me about this one is that it’s so seldom that someone who commits that kind of heinous crime does it as a “one and done”. I’ve never been more curious about a motive that I’ll never know than I am about this one for that reason.
I agree and feel there are probably other victims but its just been tied to him. To be able to kill children makes me think he enjoys killing and is comfortable with it. Could be he murdered and raped while serving in hostile areas..
I agree. Mike does such great research that I’m sure if there was a history of lesser crimes in his youth, or anything in public record after, he would have covered it.
I think that's true for the civilian population, but the military is literally making killers and work extensively to desensitize soldiers to actual combat. Full metal jacket was not a fanciful figment of someones imagination.
But it’s rare they get the taster of sitting on death row, seeing what happened to their reputation & how everything played out, and then getting another chance. Can never underestimate a psychopath’s intelligence and self-preservation. He didn’t stop until he got caught and nearly executed.
@@ThatChapter I can't comment on Amazon about your podcast, but I just wanted to say hearing my favorite Irishman saying "shenanigans" is the wholesome content I love about you ❤️
I remember hearing about this case. And at the time I thought how my radar must have been broken, because I was sure he had done it.... Then we find out he actually DID!!! His wife must have felt sick when she found out that information
I've heard about this case before. as a matter of fact I have that stupid book by some local Fayetteville reporters that tried to purport that hennis was innocent (this is before his second retrial, when he was court-martialed, and found guilty), and I always knew, even with that book, as I was reading , that he was absolutely guilty, from day one.
This might be my favorite of your videos. I must admit, the defense did a great job introducing reasonable doubt in his retrial. It had me going, "yeaaa, that's a problem."
Bless the investigator who took this cold case back up. Thank you for everything Mike! ❤ to all, and be safe. Do whatever ya feel about posting, we'll be here!
Imo the military should’ve just sent him over seas and took care of him and made it look like he disappeared or ran off to still give him a dishonorable discharge. The discharge should have been about 30 lead to his chest though because he is still living comfortably enough where he is until he dies a natural death.
I remember watching something on this story some time back. This is absolutely heartbreaking! I'm glad the baby survived, and even though tho this happened many years ago, I am absolutely devastated over the loss of not only a mother but the other children!
Wow. Just wow. Like you said, just like a movie....incredible that that sick f**k was indeed the one responsible all the time. Also glad that the poor surviving daughter lived to see justice served with her dad. Keep up the great work Mike!
This is one of your best tellings yet , Mike. I was on the edge of my seat excited to learn more. You told it brilliantly. Best true crime UA-camr/Podcaster out there!
The crying baby part makes me sick to my stomach. Just the other day I came home to my husband unconscious on the ground with our 3 year old trying to calm our 1 year old who was still in his crib (where I found their father who had been getting the 1 year old out of bed). In fact the youngest is 18 months. He was yelling "Dada Dada" over and over again. Luckily I had only been gone about an hour. My husband had a stroke but is okay. The idea of an 18 month old just crying and crying for days literally hurts my heart.
I was just out of the hospital the day before when I collapsed at home with only my 2 year old son there. Fortunately, my sister in law came over to check on me and found me unconscious in the bathroom with my son sitting next to me. I ended up waking up back in the hospital. Good thing she dropped by when she did.
@@carolsummers8734 My Lord, thank goodness she did and thank goodness you were alright. I actually have an old friend whose wife died suddenly in their home with their 10 month old baby. He found his daughter screaming by his wife's body when he got home from work. So sad.
I’ve heard this story before BUT as usual, with Mike telling it I could hear it 20 times more. I’m soooo glad this family FINALLY received justice even if it took 25+yrs, proves once again no one is above the law not even an Army colonel. Thanks Mike YOURE AWESOME
This one was a rollercoaster! At first when Mike was going through the evidence against Tim Hennis and I was thinking “oh yeah, he did it!”, but then when everything came up that shed doubt on his guilt I was thinking “wow, maybe he is innocent and it was just a perfect storm to make Tim look so guilty. There is definitely doubt that he did it”. And then when he was acquitted, I started to feel bad for him getting caught up in all of it simply because of the dog stuff..just to end up losing a few years of his life and those fundamental young years with his daughter over it all. But then…nope, he really did it. Like what? Such an insane story!
Well when you watch the killers talk, they will mention things that make absolutely no sense because they don't exactly correlate with what happen. Like when he said "I would never do that. I have two little girls of my own". Or something like that. That's sketchy to me because he shouldn't be able to do it because it's horrific. Nothing having to do with him having children of his own. There should be no one other reason besides it's just horrible.
Hey Brittany - seems like when suspects make declarative statements like "I would never...", "I'm not that kind...", "I have a child her age...", they turn out to be the killers. I don't know the psychology, but I think it was one of the reasons why Madeleine McCann's parents were suspected initially.
I look forward to That Chapter every week. I even got my Mom and Brother watching and listening to it. The podcast with the pirate ship and stranded on a island is great on my Spotify playlist. Thanks for both great stories you tell so well! I really do appreciate it!
Mike...whether you post 1, 2, 3 or more times per week in whatever format you choose, I'll watch them all and still want more. You're the best! Please keep them coming.
This is the most horrifying story you’ve told. I’ve watched hundreds of stories from you and this one is the first to ever make me feel truly terrified.
Thanks! That was insane. It took the state to go to the military and ask them for help to convict a criminal because the state screwed up twice (double jeopardy). You rarely see that, it was the kids and violation of the wife, that probably made DOD, Feds help the state. Ty n aloha
What are you talking about? What screw up? 1. It wasn’t the military that initiated a cold case investigation that led to his conviction. That was the State. 2. In the 1980s the State did not have available DNA testing. Again, it was the State that investigated once this technology was available and found him to be a match. The military was not involved. 3. It was the State that approached the military to request that he was prosecuted only because it was the only available run around double jeopardy.
Things I've learned from Mike's videos, positive edition. Live life to its fullest everyday, be the hard target and walk tall, make good friends and distance yourself from those who aren't good to you, help and care for others. Those things at least make your life meaningful and send you into an isolation chamber from fear and paranoia. Be good to each other, and if your time comes, die with dignity and the knowledge you were the change needed in this world.
We would LOVE two a week again (or most weeks)!!! YES! Please have fun in life as well, but that makes us fans SOOO happy! Thank you for all the hard work, Mike!!!
Mike is the type of guy you meet on a vacation, talk with him for a while, never meet him again, but have fond memories of the conversation
I call em “5 min friends” 😊
I'm pretty sure you've written this exact comment before? It's still true though.
*Surprised anyone COULD converse with him. He ignores the MAJORITY of us.*
aww definately we all need a mike 😀
@@MrBertWayne 😂😂😂
I really can't imagine killing two little girls and then going home to your own baby girl. That level of disconnect feels so inhuman it's scary.
Different silos of personality
I mean tims 100000% right that in high profile cases the cops absolutely just want to bust anyone to get the heat off and advance their careers, its happened countless times. Doesn't mean he isn't still guilty haha. For every killer caught there is 50 dudes exonerated who'd been in prison for years
Movie.
Hell Fest
You are no psychopath so you cannot imagine. He is not you. You are not him.
Training kicked in ?
That poor husband saying "I hope none of you think I'm gloating about this but i feel that justice has finally been done." If anyone has ever deserved to gloat, but he wasn't at all. My heart goes out to him and his daughter.
Yes I thought that was so very sensitive of him. He probably realizes that Tim’s wife and kids also are traumatized by this. Only I kinda feel like the wife knew more than she was letting on. I wonder if she is still sticking with him.
@@leahgolden7242 She may have just believed him. People don't see what they don't want to see. By now she would not be able to help it.
I just read a news report while looking for more information on the case. Not only did he say what he did in court, he consoled Hennis' sister after the court martial trial and told her he sympathizes with her situation. And he's said in interviews since that he holds no ill will toward the Hennis family, nor is he clamoring for Hennis' execution. That's guru on a mountain levels of grace and compassion.
(Side note, he did also say that if Hennis was executed he would feel that would simply be the Hennis earned, so he's not arguing against it, just doesn't really care either way)
@@TerenceClark thank you for that follow up, what a truly grace-filled man in the face of unspeakable tragedy.
Just experiencing him for such a short amount of time was enough to break my heart. I can't imagine his suffering and to at least have some comfort in knowing the killer was behind bars to hear that he was released and out living his very best life. Thank God for DNA and for whoever was smart enough to put together the plan that caught him. There is a great sense of comfort knowing that the surviving child was raised by such a decent man.
The military asking him to come out of retirement so they could charge him in military court is a genius move
Pretty incredible to see that baby as a grown woman, walking down the steps of the court house, having waited damn near her entire life to see justice, and finally having it.
@Kasai I did not even notice that was his baby girl. I thought it was his attorney or spokesperson because I was just kind of focused on him. Oh hell I'll just admit it, I'm a dingbat. Naturally I went back to that part after seeing your comment and what a beautiful daughter they have. Thank you for pointing that out. I feel horrible for that pos's family too. That demon has ruined many lives.
The poor toddler, who cried and cried!
I cried when I saw that.
Still didnt get true justice. Just pansy societal justice.
The daughter looks a lot like his wife.
The way I shouted "YES" when you said that the military had him come out of retirement so they could charge him. I'm so glad for the Eastburns that justice was FINALLY served.
I was stunned. Fxxkin gobsmacked. Can you imagine them waiting on baited breath for his big ego to say yes ok. They must really need me! LoL. What a loser!
I gasped when he said the DNA matched & set my dog off barking from sleep!
Hell yeah !
I did a victory dance
Imagine if he said no........
That exchange with the mom and daughter talking to reporters was GOLD. 😆 great video, Mike!
That was my favorite part of the whole video!
Oh gosh. That was priceless!
Dude , yes😂I died laughing
Lmao… that certainly was and an 80s Gold moment!! Freakin’ hilarious!! 💛✨🤭
😍 Julie is so cute. 😍
The news clip of the older lady "Julie! Don't be giving no ideas who did something u don't know nothing" I'm sorry but she was hilarious 😂
I heard banjos
She reminded me of my Mom........"don't get involved"......
I'm waiting for Mike and "That Chapter"..
To do "Peediddophile" The Sean Comb's Saga".. I think
An "Iceberg" format.. is gonna be necessary!
You can just tell Julie loves to run her mouth with baseless theories lol.
"I'm telling them what I think" 😒
Yeah that was something else.
But I am more confused about why this gentleman can't pronounce "th" sound. It's "three" not "tree". Am I missing something here? Don't Irish speak English? It's like English is a second language to him, do they normally speak their own in Ireland? Gaylick?
I'm just an American and I need some answers here.
I'm surprised the baby had enough strength to cry loud enough to be heard outside after that long. Thank God for attentive neighbors!
I’d have called the cops after an hour of unattended baby crying and I’d be peeking in the windows while on the phone. 2 days is a bit much.
@@BikingVikingHH yeah but imagine if it was rural or everyone around had a "mind your own business" attitude.
God bless her 🙏 ❤️
@@BikingVikingHH an hour seems short - could be a colicky baby that keeps crying?
@@intrepidtomato
One hour *is* short, you are right - but waiting one day?!
That clip of the father and daughter walking down the stairs and holding hands, happy that justice has been served made me tear up. I don't know why
That poor man and his surviving daughter. How can you ever get over that?
You get your strength from the daughter who survived and strength from God
You survive in honor of the departed. You never get over it.
Exactly. You don't.
To think of that poor baby crying all day and night just waiting for help waiting for anyone to comfort her and help… that alone is so disturbing.
That part broke my heart so bad honestly 😔😢😢😭😭 May GOD bless that baby even though the baby is probably an adult now God bless her still.
I hope they're well adjusted human beings to this day.
@@Lucky_Chasewell adjusted.. lmfao. Like that are tools like a torque wrench or a bearing puller.
@@chrishandsome6542hopefully the baby was too young to remember most of any of it
It is the primitive survival instinct for a infant to cry and get the attention of sympathetic human ears that is the reason she is still alive
"Julie!!! Don't be giving no ideas on who did something!" 😂😂😂😂dangit Julie always be running her mouth😂😂😂😂😂😂😂☠️
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Julie do what she want to do be damn on everything else cause she ain't giving no ideas. GAWWWWWWD
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I'm a North Carolinian and I can tell you that nothing says North Carolina like that interaction between the woman giving the interview and her mother. Classic.
I love insights into cultures and family relationships
First 10 top comments are from chicks. Women like these murder series. Why is that yall?
I thought the same lol born and raised North Carolinian here too
Right?? 😂😂😂
@@mylesbishop1240I have a theory. It’s like a magic talisman. If we watch programs about horrible crimes including serial killers…it won’t happen to us.
Also because we’re dark as shit.
10:47: lmaooo that little argument between mother and daughter cracked me up. her momma is smart though, she understands the implications of your words being immortalized on film.
That girl seemed like she was on drugs
That was funny 😂
💯, older lady, dropping wisdom😂 younger woman, arguing back was priceless, I don’t think they edited out any of that interview👍🏻👍🏻✌🏻💕
@@dbay2012 That was my first thought too lol
Mom was right to tell her daughter to shut up. That's how rumours start and they have the potential to ruin an innocent person's life.
I'm sure many people already know this but never advertise a pet "free to a good home" if you have to rehome it. Take it to a reputable rescue or a no-kill shelter. There are a lot of bad people out there looking for animals for awful purposes.
A suggestion in my hometown was to ask for a re-homing fee as a deterrent. It’s how I got one of the best friends, ever.
Or go on an adoption website where you post your pets info, wait for applications and you personally get to interview, do home checks, etc to decide who you want your pet to go to
This was back in the days. Now people are much more cautious. My mother made me walk home alone more than 6 miles as punishment because I got chocolate ice cream on my light colored pants in the 80s. I was 7
I love how people try to avoid the cameras seeing their faces when they're arrested, just to immediately have some police chief or spokesperson just literally give out your entire government name and home address in a readout on television.
It makes me feel so sad and upset that he murdered a young mom and two innocent children, then he got to live his life for many years. He was respected, loved, and admired. I can’t imagine how it would feel to be married to someone and find out they did something so horrific. She probably lives in denial. I do wonder why he did this, what his motive was. He didn’t have to kill them all for $300. It’s such a crazy but tragic story. Thank you, Mike, we love you too.
I mean, he raped her, so obviously the money wasn’t the motive.
M, his motive was clear cut, rape and kill of witnesses, that's why baby was left alive.
Oh I am sure she knew all along he was guilty. I think of that colonel in the Canadian military, Russell Williams, that raped several women and killed a couple others. Afterward he took pictures of himself in their undergarments. His wife claim to not know anything about it. She had to know. If not, she is the stupidest woman on the planet. Maybe they know but choose not to think about it. If I killed a child and mother, my wife would rat me down before I could blink
He wanted to rape her so he thought he'd have to kill her but no excuse for killing little children
In the UK they allow out men who have killed multiple women after 20 years or so.
When I still worked in a veterans hospital I actually met a retired JAG officer who had been part of the prosecution for the trial that did ultimately convict Hennis.
He is forever a hero for helping put this bastard on death row.
Liar
@@DirtTrackRacing410 Not at all, this encounter was in 2021 at a facility in VISN 6. Guy was a retired O-5 and helped explain dual sovereignty and why they were able to still prosecute him in a military court.
@@spazzypengin thank goodness for the UCMJ Hannah Double Jeopardy clause. I'm surprised he didn't think it would it wouldn't catch up to him
That’s awesome that you met the JAG officer.
I met some of the JAG guys in DC, smart guys!!
I used to watch this with my girlfriend before she died. She loved watching this with me. Now I still watch it in her honor. I miss her so much.
I'm so sorry.
@@marylizakowski706 Thank you. She was my beautiful Polish princess.
@@chanevazquez4610so sorry to hear that, I hope you can always feel her in your heart
I watched with my late mother. ❤️ It’s hard. I’m sorry
My condolences 💐 to you.
That poor family. To kill not only a mother, but CHILDREN too.. absolutely horrific. I can’t believe he was granted a second trial and let out to live his life happily for so many years. I’m glad justice has finally been served, but it is little comfort to the poor daughter and her father left behind.
And he HAD A LITTLE GIRL of his own!
The thing is, someone capable of doing things as such, isn't and would never be happy! He had to live guarded and by way of pretenses. Fortunately, he bought into being needed and "appreciated", compliments of all the awards that he was given for being and doing absolutely nothing!!! ......but fool a whole bunch a folk. Spineless and void of a backbone, he walked right into the snare that completely exposed him.
Wow that was an insane case. Those poor surviving Eastburns. What a thing for the girl to grow up knowing how her life started.
And Hennis' daughter... I wonder if she' in denial too.
The fact that his last resort excuse was “ohhh I forgot I cheated on my wife” is hilariously insane 😂 he didn’t want to go back to prison on Death Row for destroying another family, but had zero problems destroying his own
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That exchange between the mom and the daughter was hilarious even though it was serious. It look like it was from a good sketch comedy show. You are good at finding footage like that.
The reporter just sukking it all up. Everybody knows some twit like that. Just flapping her lips tellin' anyone who'll listen what she knows & 90% what she doesn't know. JEEZ
LMFAOOO it was so random
It GOT hilarious but up until the mom piped up the daughter was making me queasy. Like she didn't even try to feign sadness about what she was describing ...literally SMILING in fact, cuz you know she was thinking "I'm gonna be on the tee-vee!" Then Mom just barely says something and Daughter IMMEDIATELY loses her "anchorwoman" cool, LOL!!! Yes she was like some trailer trash character on Kids In The Hall or Mr. Show or something. 😆🤣😂
That's was golden
You just know she's a gossip and her mom's like, "dammit Darleen don't be saying anything that'll get you in trouble for lying!"
That poor janitor who was like, "I freakin saw him, that guy right there! He was in their house!" ...Only to have expensive defense attorneys try to claim it wasnt him and the janitor's eyesight was bad!! And all those other witnesses being told they were wrong when they had it 100% right!!!!
Thank goodness for Mike's storytelling, and definitive DNA tests. I hope the killer's DNA is compared to DNA from cold cases bc I doubt this horrific murder was the killer's first.
Allen I agree so much, prob had done horrific deeds like this one before...What a monster he is.
Agree. I'd be shocked if it was his first r*pe.
This is your best video yet. I can't believe they got him out of retirement just to charge him in military court.
I have a little 15 lb dog who has discovered the joy of barking very loudly at everything. I didn’t realize until just today when my pup was being extra obnoxious that I’ve been saying “I hear you barking big dog “ to this 15 lbs of fur and vocal cords for several weeks now without even realizing it. Thank you Mike for subconsciously putting new sayings into my vocabulary, sayings my dog neither cares about or has any intentions of listening to.
I find myself saying that now too 😂
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Hahaha that's great! Ol' Mike does kinda grow on ya huh?! Awesome
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Lovely story 😊
"DAMMIT JULIE!!!!!! NOT AGAIN!"😂😂😂
Mike, this is my friends family. I'd never think that you'd cover this. Thank you for doing it accuratly and cautiously..
This is so crazy. I'm glad your friend is doing well. I kept wondering through the entire video what this must have done to her, so it was nice to see your reply to someone else's comment that she's amazing. She and her father must share a bond that I can't comprehend.
@@dianacarbonate she is doing amazing ❤️ she's got such a beautiful heart and soul
liar!😏
@@samkay-od5jc why would I lie about that? Lol
Her dad seems like a very sweet man, too.
Mike,
Thank you for all you do. My mom is my best friend and I'm her caretaker.
Everyday she asks me, "Is there a new Mikey out yet?"
I chuckle and say yes Mom, pull up a chair and let's give it a go.
We have watched every episode and cherish every moment.
Cheers,
Tommy and Denise
Sweet! ❤
This is so great! I hope you’re both still doing well and still watching Mike! ❤️❤️❤️
imagine the wife that stayed with him only to realize he actually was the murderer the whole time... must mess you up
My first thought, after seeing him released, was holy shit she stayed with someone who was very clearly a murderer? the circumstantial evidence was more than enough, what a dumb woman.
if i'm not mistaken, she's still married to him.
Seriously, shouldn't be so stupid!!🙄🙄
@lisa bradford if they are still married then that is one strong woman to stand by her man but in the same sense she is also one stupid woman as well because now she has definitive proof that her husband is the rapist and murderer but not only did he rape and murder a woman he murdered innocent little children and left the one that ultimately couldn't identify him alone in the house with her dead mother and sisters who were rotting away and the baby not only couldn't identify him but she also couldn't fend for herself she was left there to basically die a slow and agonizing death by starvation and dehydration and thankfully enough for the neighbor hearing the baby crying and had enough witts about her to call the police to do a wellness check and thankfully enough they got to her in time to save her but unfortunately they couldn't shield her from what she already witnessed and she probably had nightmares for weeks about the deaths of her mother and sisters because even though she was 18 months old little children like that can still have nightmares and things like that and I feel bad for the husband as well because he probably felt helpless for an unimaginable amount of time because he wasn't there to protect his family and in conclusion I hope that the guy Tim gets to meet his maker before he passes away from natural causes and passes away peacefully because he doesn't deserve that he deserves the worst that the military could possibly do to him for not only committing a heinous crime but to get away with it for so many years and almost got away with it for good and if it wasn't for the military for their trickery to get him to come out of retirement and rejoin the military just so they can get all their ducks in a row to make sure they had a solid case against him to convict him for good and I'm glad for the surviving daughter and the husband that Tim is where he belongs and they don't have to worry about it anymore and they don't have to live right down the road from him anymore
She is pretty likely to be a victim of Domestic Violence or at least coercion and manipulation herself
The idea of the baby alone and crying for days on end is what made me cry. As a mom of 2 girls, one about to turn 3yrs old soon, i cannot imagine my babies left crying for days while i lay dead nearby without feeling the deepest sorrow..... I hope Tim H roasts in hell for all eternity for doing what he did!!
What are the odds of having a neighbor that looks damn near exactly like the perpetrator and that could be used by the defense to cast doubt on it being the real person. Wow just wow.
My first thought is wow, the neighbour voluntarily waltzes into court saying 'hey, look at me! I look like the suspect of 3 murders'
@@jimmyzhao2673 LoL…exactly 😂😂. Can’t make it up. Lol.
doesnt help the witness was black... they dismissed his evidence without any reason... fog does not blanket areas especially residential , it is completely possible to have patchy fog. makes me furious this case
About as likely as both families living 15 minutes apart in the same state over 20 years later I'd say.
And owned the exact same jacket.
I remember this case! Tim was slippery A F! Thank goodness for DNA! I still wonder how many other victims are out there. And I've always felt terrible for them and Tim's family who really believed in his innocence!!
I don’t feel bad for his family at all, they probably still support him
@@heathernikki5734 that’s what I’m saying. his wife stuck by him after the first conviction when the circumstantial evidence was so heavy a jury all agreed he killed them. I was shocked to see her in the interview after he was released, then she went on to have another kid with him? The circumstantial evidence from the first case would’ve been enough for me to file for divorce.
Well, he didn't really conceal what he did. It seems so strange this was his only just opportunistic killing of a whole family and he never was linked to more sexual assaults or murders.
DNA was often contaminated in those days and or just not stored well so it was unusable later on. Only when a small sample of "good" DNA could be replicated (after 2010), cold cases were solved but also a number of cases were overturned of people who were imprisoned innocently for decennia.
-This must have been horrific for the husband and surviving daughter all these years of stirred up memories.
@@lesliecampbell4657 You're obviously the superior person. Have you been in this situation before? Seems like you have a pretty definitive idea of what you would do.
I don't know it seems that there is no concrete proof, he could have cheated on his wife for the dna thing
I have heard this one before. It is crazy. I feel sorry for Tim’s family too. Just imagine finding out your husband murdered a woman and two little girls. I wonder if their were more victims?
Very good question. Something so random and violent , even killing the children. Sounds like someone who does it often. It would probably be worth them looking into!
@@rsmith8434 having spent many years in the army, I can tell you that law abiding and military man don’t necessarily go hand in hand. We had our fair share of the dregs of society. A much higher percentage than the population as a whole.
Agree - it is highly unusual for someone to go from family man / average citizen to a rapist and murderer - and the type of murderer who can kill small children. There is usually 'progression" in behaviour - assaults / violence / rape / some sort of build up before getting to killing - but zero to this? Extremely disturbing.
Well, Mike clearly thinks the killer's family are the real victims, since he made a thumbnail that has the KILLER'S FAMILY photo but has the name of the victims' family above the KILLER'S FAMILY's heads! That is SO insulting to the real victims, the ones who were MURDERED!!! 😡He needs to swap one or the other, not put the victims' family name on a photo of the KILLER'S FAMILY!!!!
Yeah, I always find myself wondering about the killer’s spouse and kids. Especially so many years of presumably happy marriage. Her world must’ve been upended, and I imagine she had to rethink everything and even question herself. There are so many victims even if this is the only one he did.
So I've been testing my theory out while bingeing all of Mike's videos. It has so far proven to be correct. Pay attention to how suspects respond when asked point blank if they killed someone. Guilty people will answer by partially repeating the question (No, I did not kill that person), or by using words such as absolutely/honestly (Absolutely not!). Innocent people will simply answer NO.
Yeah that clip of Julie was peachy. May they rest among their family. So I knew it was the guy who took the dog. No one else she would of let in the house. No mom let's people in when her husband is gone.
Incredibly unusual for a person to commit such an intensely violent crime against relative strangers (especially children), and never reoffend.
I wonder if he is responsible for more that they just don't know about.
This was my thought. I wonder who the unidentified person was and if he had a friend with him. This is a strange case. I am so glad he rejoined the military and was charged that way.
He may. But not in USA
It could have been a crime of opportunity that time. Remember he was late in on his rent and needed $300. He most likely killed the 5 year old and 3 year old because he thought for some reason they could identify him. He probably also didn’t reoffend because he was caught immediately and sent to prison for 2 years. That could have spooked him into resisting his urges for sexual assault and murder. Or maybe he has other victims out there. Who knows.
100% did more crimee
This was more than a crime of opportunity. The sheer violence and the SA of the mother indicate that he his motivation and desires are more than money.@beautifulsurprise9424
Yes, Michael, PLEASE post two videos per week, on Tuesday and Friday, as you used to do! It was like a ceremony, an anticipated ritual. I wait for your videos like I'd wait for the visit of my favorite cousin! Seriously, I do believe that all your subscribers see you as a member of the family. I hope you realize how loved you are by all of us. A hug from Calgary.
I lived in North Carolina for many years and remember the original case, but having moved I never heard the update on this one so my mouth was literally hanging open at the new developments. That footage from A Current Affair is chilling, watching him play with his daughter knowing that he slit the throat of other children not much older than her.
Yeah that image struck me as well, especially when imagining that his wife must have had suspicions.
with a knife well not easy but the other, blunt trauma meaning that size 15 kic.....
damn thats the problem with death row. should be death next week.
Catching flies with that gullet hanging open?
@@pakde8002 at that moment, she probably [mostly] believed him and didn't doubt his innocence. The neighbor who looked like Tim, had a Members Only jacket etc was a compelling defense. Let's remember-he/they only made the video because they were being paid. [his wife was probably physically ill after knowing for certain he was a murdering rapist-}
I wish there was footage of his face after he came out of retirement and told he was being recharged 😂
This hit me hard. I have a 18 month old. I couldn’t imagine a worse situation. That poor baby. I’m actually crying my eyes out
I know right?! 💔💔😭
It’s so hard. I can listen to horrific murder stories back to back all the time but every once in a while one comes along that can just completely eff you up.
Same my daughter is 18 months 😢
Me right now. It's absolutely horrifying.
I like making love to naggers ❤
What makes it more chilling, is how he seemingly did it with the intention of going quietly back to his life, with his wife and kids, his job, in the same community. It doesn't look like it was a break in for wrong or some impulse crime that got out of hand. He planned to go and take absolutely everything he wanted, and he killed everyone who could have possibly recognized him--only leaving the infant because it wasn't a potential witness.
Yeah and all those points make it hard to believe this was a one-time thing for him.
I think he went there to rape her and shit got out of hand. Maybe he thought the kids would be in some kind of daycare or school-or sleeping-idk. But he obvi felt like he had to kill them bc they must’ve seen him. Leaving the baby bc she couldn’t rat him out. But the way he killed them tho-insane. Slitting their throats yo finish the job. He could’ve just worn a mask, licked them all in a bathroom , and then did his rotten deed. He didn’t need to murder everyone violently. And then he went on to raise two kids! And stayed with the same woman. Killers never cease to amaze and terrify me.
@@Wildreinhorsemanship Yeah and he "spared" the 18-month-old, but for all he knew nobody would know she was alone and helpless for too long to save her, and she would have died slowly in utter misery and despair.
@@audreymuzingo933 that’s also true. In the Rhoden and Wagner case from Ohio, they killed the entire family, including the 14/16 year old. The main target-a 20 year old girl with a 4 day old baby sleeping with her in her bed-was shot and left in her bed. As all the others were. The killer-her ex-put the baby to her breast so it could nurse. ON A DEAD BODY. Ppl are disgusting and vile. It both intrigues and terrifies me.
I was living in Olympia (near Ft. Lewis where he had been stationed) and this guy worked for the local wastewater treatment plant-LOTT. I provided legal advice to them and remember learning of their employee being court martialed for this cold case. That sure doesn’t come up very often! What a monster! Thanks for doing such a great job with this Mike!
Wow😮
Ahh Creepy! Mike did do a great job keeping that story clear when it could have gotten very convoluted in the telling.
👊🏼👋🏻 Hello, fellow Oly lowlife. ❤
I went to LOTT for a school trip
@@aceykrew howdy! 👏🏻👏🏻
I'm sending this to my friend. We both live in North Carolina. He's military too. What a crazy saga... That poor family, those kids, the baby being sparred is a miracle. I'm glad that monster was finally caught.
I nearly threw my phone when he was acquitted. The wheels of justice never stop moving, I love it.
At that point I wasn't upset because I still believed it had to be someone else. I thought no way someone with an innocent baby girl of his own could have savagely killed those 2 girls and left the baby to die of dehydration (and she nearly did; 2 days without water would be extra dangerous for a body that tiny).
Thank goodness he was in the military; otherwise, he would still be free despite DNA proving his guilt.
Fortunately, because of dual sovereignty, the conviction was upheld by the military’s highest appellate court (Tim’s JAGs ran hard with their argument that, as per the Fifth Amendment, the verdict by the military tribunal was unconstitutional). Tim’s JAGs (I assume; they may have been civilians, but it’s doubtful) certainly should have been aware of the dual sovereignty doctrine and case law.
I’m relieved for the surviving family that Tim can no longer appeal and there isn’t a possibility for parole. Putting the poor family through another moment with that monster would be so cruel.
"be S-P-E-C-I-F-I-C!" 😩
Mike, I have never seen a more accurate police sketch in my life!!
This was one hell of a story, thank you.
It's horrifying to think that someone like Tim Hennis can commit such an awful and disgusting crime, yet continue on as if nothing happened. To think that he still holds memories of that night, but pretends every day like he's normal confuses me so much.
Psychopath.. he must be.
Its not horrifying, its common sense? How else are you gonna get away with being immoral ? People are stupid and believe Preds and murderers LOOK a specific way as if they're a specific dog breed
its disquieting for some to realise but bad people are humans too.
imo crime prevention or what have you, should not be about dividing bad people from "good" people. its about dismantling systems of harm that allow things like this to happen in the first place. abolish the nuclear family
@@julianaallen8477 YES
Wondering if he's guilty of committing more similar crimes in the places he was Stationed over the years?
This story disturbs me more than any I have seen thus far. The level of evil that this man exhibits is stunning. Raping a woman and murdering her already makes him an absolute monster. But then being able to brutally murder two little children as well?! This man is Satan himself. To think that he was allowed to lead a normal life for 25 years makes me ill. That is just absolutely terrible. The injustice of that!!! My God, I am just stunned at the entire horror of this story.
Can you IMAGINE what kind of mind fk that guy's wife and kids had after all that, and finding out what they had been living with and loving all those years?! Also, I find it hard to believe that was the ONLY time he ever did something like that.😒
I'd bet money they still believed in his innocence and went along with the "oh, we had sex the night before" lie that was never told the 20+ years earlier
For real though. It's pretty rare for someone to slaughter an entire family at random when it's their first time They usually build up to something like that.
@@empressmarowynn certainly getting away with it would have emboldened him to continue, as well. I wonder how many states and countries he traveled to during his years of service? Probably was one of the reasons he took them up on coming out of retirement..."one more for old times sake"...🤮
This is where my brain went.
Im sure his wife is still in denial and visiting him in prison as he apologizes for a tryst
When you showed the picture of the neighbour and how it’s his twin, that was so crazy. When we did 23 and me, my mom found she has a cousin that lives in the same city I was born in. The cousin has a daughter that looks exactly like me (but she’s prettier lol) and when they showed me the picture I literally thought it was me (but with make up or something on). Weird world
My wife did the Ancestry thing and didn't realize that it would take over her life. I'm originally from Canada, French-Canadian, and my dad was one of 12 kids. I had over 40 cousins in Canada, My wife got MANY messages about family connections to me, most of which I couldn't help with as I haven't lived in Canada for many decades. Then she got a message from a woman in Alberta that linked her to me somehow. That woman's mother had a one-night stand in the 1980s with a truck driver and she was the result, but she had no idea who the guy was other than he said he was a truck driver. Well, it couldn't have been me as I was living in England at the time and I was never a truck driver. After some sleuthing it turned out to be one of my cousins who actually was a long-haul truck driver. By this time he had died, but the woman at least knew who her father was.
I just thought "Did that guy volunteer for jail?"
@@LeeBv9983 Thats very interesting! Ty for sharing. I am also Canadian :p would be tough to learn who your dad was and then learn they had passed away
I’ve heard of this story before but had to watch Mike’s interpretation of it. Makes me really wish Mike’s was the first time I heard of it because it was done so perfectly to draw me into the twists with the right amount of thoughtfulness for the victims and that good old Mike humor that I never find offensive given the subject matter. Gotta love him!
The fact that he said he had a young daughter of his own and could never hurt a child is absolutely chilling
That's why he didn't kill the baby. That's what I'm feeling. It was too close, and he could not go that far. Any other killer who kills little children would just finish them off. Unless something reminds them of themselves or something personal. That's what sealed it for me.
He seemed to always know just what to say.
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I wonder if (other than the DNA facts)
the military saw creepy things about him?
The only reason he spared the baby is because she couldn't speak to identify him and knew she would never remember even when she grew up. I hope she is safe and always in her dad's loving arms and reminds her everyday how wonderful her mum and siblings were and still are.
@@princessinmittens4783 babies that young can remember sometimes, it's not common but neither is this situation. But yeah he probably thought that.
He probably let the baby live because she was too young to identify him. He couldn't take the chance with the other two children. The guys a psychopath, he could care less about his own child and certainly not someone elses.
Mike, as a Grandma loves a Grandson, I love ya right back. I'm an old widow and I really look forward to your videos more than any others on you tube. I wish I could afford to join your channel but on a fixed income so that's just that. So thank you for the work you put in for us every week. God bless ya!
As a sister gray-hair, I joined for you!
Grandma in california , I feel just the same ….
Grandma in Queensland Australia I agree
How incredibly frustrating for the surviving Eastburns & devastating for Tim’s family. I can’t imagine how utterly disgusted his wife must’ve felt. I’m so glad that the military officials didn’t allow him to slip his greasy ass through the cracks of the justice system! As a criminal justice major, this had me going through so many emotions! Especially after you said the dna matched his. I knew immediately he couldn’t be tried again. I wasn’t aware of the military loophole, though! So thankful for that!
Yeah, for me though the justice Tim finally got hit with is not fair justice, it is discriminatory in that any non-military person would not have been tried again, and that they conned him into re-enlisting in order to charge him - isn't that very similar to entrapment? Obviously, though he is guilty and deserves punishment morally. A really awful situation!
@@solitairestarr5516 which is why maybe our justice system should consider repealing the double jeopardy amendment. I can think of many guilty people who need to be retried & sent to prison & I happen to think it’s absolutely beautiful that the military “conned” him so he could go back to prison. He didn’t deserve all those years in the free world. Fk that dude.
@@solitairestarr5516 if it was your wife and kids he raped and murdered I doubt you’d be so conflicted with the military tricking him
His wife likely thinks he's innocent
@@paranoid_android33 I can think of many people who would just be tried and tried and tried but are innocent though
Mike you are so talented at telling such a terrible story in a way that is both respectful and without it getting too dark. You can lighten the mood without taking away from the seriousness of the crime. I can’t help but say hi and bye when you do, because it feels like you’re my friend 🤣 we love you man!
One of the best!!!🙏👌👻
I do the same thing! Because yes he feels like my friend ❤
I brought my “older” dog with me overseas. He’s a member of the family. My sweet boy. I could never break his heart.
Yeah that's one thing that got me I'd never give up my dog. I'd take him with me and sad to say if they did they'd never met sicko Tim and still be alive.
Exactly 💯
Remember, this was back in the day when the pets had to go into quarantine for over a year. A huge percentage of them died in quarantine. It was unbelievably awful. Most people tried to find a home for their pets rather than subject them to the British quarantine.
Dogs are the best people!
@@LKre-vi5oqYou're 100% correct! Thank you for saying that. Quarantine regulations were brutal -- and this was long before the days of "pampered pet hotels." Dogs & cats were put into cold metal cages for months & months. No "amenities," with very limited visitation. 🙀
This is one of those cases you dont forget. Absolutely insane. So much damage.
I have lived in NC 50 years and followed true crime for 30 and NEVER heard this case until today !!! Thanks for covering it Mike !
Gary Eastburn is such a beautiful human being. He is so humble for all he and his family have been through. He is someone that I wish was a personal friend. You can't have too many people like that amongst your circle of friends, and the ones you DO have will certainly be a blessing to your life.
Mike, please do go back to two videos a week. We can't get enough of you, Brother. We love you too!
I was thinking the same thing. Like if there's a heaven, his wife is definitely there super proud of the way he has continued his life and raised their daughter
Listen to the podcast! It’s even better in some ways
He lately said he was going back to 2 videos a week.
The fact that the victim at the end, after justice was finally served he felt the need to express that he wasn’t gloating and was just happy
Mike, I have to say i do not comment often on UA-cam but i have to say i have been listening for like 2year straight. I found your channel late and did quite a bit of catching up. At that point i'm normally over the channel/ format. but i've not lost any interest in your channel and actually look forward to the release every week. Thank for your hard work and consistent quality content
Your humor and how well you get the audience ready for another bazaar tale is spot on Mike
Bazaar 😂
Same here. Very happy to have Mikes channel to listen to while I work. The podcast has been awesome as well. Great work Mike.
Mike! Do you think we'll ever get a That Chapter blooper reel?
Would love to see a Christmas Blooper Chapter.
Mike don’t have bloopers, that’s the glory of it 😂
Yezpleaze! ☝️
I second this! Would love a blooper reel!
Oh, that could be a totally New Year’s Eve two hour special, even using old footage, Great, funominal, fantastic, idea, do you think I agree with you?😂😂YEAH BABY👍🏻👍🏻✌🏻💕
I've never heard of 95% of the crimes that Mike has gifted us with. This one included. How anyone can kill is beyond the pale. But children?! This was sad. Aren't we all thankful that DNA can nail anyone who has committed a crime! Thank you, Michael. From your fan and admirer in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Thank god! I thought I was the only one. I watch the news because of my parents and still didn’t here of most of them. It’s vey worrying!
How can you kill someone else's kids when you have kids yourself. It makes me crazy. How can you do that to you own kids. Do people want their kids knowing they are a monster?
Mike covered the murder of a snake farmer in New Florence MO. I live 20 minutes away, and That Chapter was the first time I'd heard of it!
Gifting crimes?
Yes. Especially stabbing. That's "usually" a really personal thing (not always, but more often) ... and to stab tiny children and then live "normally" without conscience. We have a psychopath here.
I love the way he avoids saying "parachute rigger"😅
How is it possible that this case isn't more well-known?! With all of the craziness, I truly can't believe that I hadn't heard of it before!! But I'm glad I heard it from Mike first!! Will always be my #1 True Crime show 🙌🏽🥰
“Innocent Victims” the book
it really is a crazy story! as someone living in NC my entire life, and not far from Fayetteville, I am shocked I never heard it…
Me and my brother watched your show every week. He passed away 6 months ago. Just about a week after that you stopped posting twice a week.
I’m so happy that you’re going back to posting more. My brother would be too :)
Hugs
I am sorry about your loss 🤗
I am so sorry
💙🙏💙🙏💙
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Gary Eastburn seems like such a kind and humble soul. Bless his heart and RIP to all those who went through this horrible tragedy. 🕊️ 🪦 😇
This was insane! I feel like it’s rare that I come across a case I haven’t heard of somewhere else at least once. Good job, Mike!!
I just wish he didn’t have all that time to live his life before he was caught that he did not deserve.
The case has received national attention and became the focus of several television specials, at least one book and a television miniseries.
Mike is a legit powerhouse cranking out top tier content consistently and now with the podcasts as well.... do NOT be fooled by his playful demeanor. The man is a dynamo and one of the titans of the true crime genre. If youtube had a Mount Rushmore of content creators Mike would definitely be on it!
Mike is definitely one of the best on UA-cam but the Mt Rushmore of true crime would be Robert Stack, John Walsh, Peter Thomas, and Chris Hansen
The Comedy Bang Bang podcast calls it Mount Podmore…
This is a true stone cold killer. How do you go into an innocent family's home & kill a woman & her 2 small children, then go home & climb into bed next to your wife & kiss & cuddle your 10 week old baby girl as if nothing has happened 🤯. I feel sorry for both families. The Eastmans for their loss & his family that stood by him all these years only to find out that he did it. Thank you as always for another interesting story, told in true Mike style. Keep safe, and remember, we love ya.
I really don't know, but I know he does!!!🙏😢⚖️🤔❣️
You left out the part about him being a r*pist
It's scary to think that there are people like him walking around. He murdered children. He has been walking around all these years with the memory of the rape and murder in his head.
I think that is part of their high! Lying to someone, appearing as someone else, gets them off. He probably had sex with his wife when he got home. Btk killer talked about this
Yes Mike please try the 2 videos a week please & not just because we love ya! There's no other channel like yours. Your presentation, the editing, the stories - the way we feel like you genuinely appreciate the audience. You're one of a kind and we are here for the long run! Thank you for your hard work!
I swear NC has the craziest stories, it’s like the new Florida 😮
I remember this one from awhile back. It gets me when people say. " I have a child of my own " I could never do this!
So what! Most murderers and rapists have families.
I wonder how his wife stuck by him through all this.
Juries don't always get it wrong!
I was wondering 🤔 the same thing.
You forgot to mention that a soldier is after all a killer by trade, so... Otherwise, why would armies exist? Oh, I know, OUR soldiers only target BAD guys... Yeah... I guess that's the part I forgot. Yeah...
It's possible that his wife really didn't know. She thought of him as a loving, responsible husband and father to their child. She probably believed his alibis, that he wasn't there, couldn't have done it.... Until the DNA of the material inside the wife was an extremely close match. She would likely have been upset even if it were true that he'd had an affair. But, alas, no. She's probably really shocked that she shared her life with this murderer.
Or "I love my wife I would never hurt her." Monsters aren't very original I guess.
What gets me about this one is that it’s so seldom that someone who commits that kind of heinous crime does it as a “one and done”. I’ve never been more curious about a motive that I’ll never know than I am about this one for that reason.
I agree and feel there are probably other victims but its just been tied to him. To be able to kill children makes me think he enjoys killing and is comfortable with it. Could be he murdered and raped while serving in hostile areas..
I agree. Mike does such great research that I’m sure if there was a history of lesser crimes in his youth, or anything in public record after, he would have covered it.
@Jaclyn McPherson The thing is, there mist likely might have been and the authorities just don't know of them, so therefore Mike doesn't either.
I think that's true for the civilian population, but the military is literally making killers and work extensively to desensitize soldiers to actual combat. Full metal jacket was not a fanciful figment of someones imagination.
But it’s rare they get the taster of sitting on death row, seeing what happened to their reputation & how everything played out, and then getting another chance. Can never underestimate a psychopath’s intelligence and self-preservation. He didn’t stop until he got caught and nearly executed.
First I’ve heard of this wild case. Glad Mike went down the rabbit hole and emerged to bring it to us. Well told, as always.
The janitor Patrick walking thru the court like he was a rap star, a swagger in his steps. That's one kool cat !
Love your videos and podcasts! Thank you for good content with great delivery!!💗
Thank you so much!
@@ThatChapter I can't comment on Amazon about your podcast, but I just wanted to say hearing my favorite Irishman saying "shenanigans" is the wholesome content I love about you ❤️
I’m shocked at the results. So sad. HOW CAN HE DO THAT and go on with his life. Rip.
He's garbage ...
I remember hearing about this case. And at the time I thought how my radar must have been broken, because I was sure he had done it....
Then we find out he actually DID!!!
His wife must have felt sick when she found out that information
I've heard about this case before. as a matter of fact I have that stupid book by some local Fayetteville reporters that tried to purport that hennis was innocent (this is before his second retrial, when he was court-martialed, and found guilty), and I always knew, even with that book, as I was reading , that he was absolutely guilty, from day one.
Unbelievable, glad they got justice and the best way too...just too long unfortunately.
This might be my favorite of your videos.
I must admit, the defense did a great job introducing reasonable doubt in his retrial. It had me going, "yeaaa, that's a problem."
Bless the investigator who took this cold case back up. Thank you for everything Mike! ❤ to all, and be safe.
Do whatever ya feel about posting, we'll be here!
I actually punched the air when I heard he was again sentenced to death for the last time!
I yelled out, and my dogs looked at me like I was crazy, an absolute monster😡, reaction spot on decision✌🏻💕
I punch farts
Imo the military should’ve just sent him over seas and took care of him and made it look like he disappeared or ran off to still give him a dishonorable discharge.
The discharge should have been about 30 lead to his chest though because he is still living comfortably enough where he is until he dies a natural death.
@@timonkanter368 nice
I remember watching something on this story some time back. This is absolutely heartbreaking! I'm glad the baby survived, and even though tho this happened many years ago, I am absolutely devastated over the loss of not only a mother but the other children!
Wow. Just wow. Like you said, just like a movie....incredible that that sick f**k was indeed the one responsible all the time. Also glad that the poor surviving daughter lived to see justice served with her dad. Keep up the great work Mike!
Thank you Mike for helping to pass the time while I sit with my dad in the hospital.
Sending prayers and love and light.
Best wishes for your dad
I hope your dad gets better and that you are OK.
Thank y'all for the kind words...my dad is my everything and it scares the shite out of me to see him sick.
Sending prayers and thoughts to you and your dad ❤️ I pray he heals and is able to come back home x
This is one of your best tellings yet , Mike. I was on the edge of my seat excited to learn more. You told it brilliantly. Best true crime UA-camr/Podcaster out there!
@13:42 the sketck was perfect,even down to the scar on his eyebrow 10/10
The crying baby part makes me sick to my stomach. Just the other day I came home to my husband unconscious on the ground with our 3 year old trying to calm our 1 year old who was still in his crib (where I found their father who had been getting the 1 year old out of bed). In fact the youngest is 18 months. He was yelling "Dada Dada" over and over again. Luckily I had only been gone about an hour. My husband had a stroke but is okay. The idea of an 18 month old just crying and crying for days literally hurts my heart.
I was just out of the hospital the day before when I collapsed at home with only my 2 year old son there. Fortunately, my sister in law came over to check on me and found me unconscious in the bathroom with my son sitting next to me. I ended up waking up back in the hospital. Good thing she dropped by when she did.
@@carolsummers8734 My Lord, thank goodness she did and thank goodness you were alright. I actually have an old friend whose wife died suddenly in their home with their 10 month old baby. He found his daughter screaming by his wife's body when he got home from work. So sad.
So sorry to hear. Glad he is ok. And major kudos to your 3 year old for comforting his sibling.
i hope your husband's doing better.
@@flamefangstar He's currently doing pretty well, thank you. 😊
Not here for the murderers, I’m here for Mike. You are a great storyteller.
Amen to this
I’m here for the murderers
@@seannovak3700 me wantum bloods
Here for both as I remember this case very well in the 80s horrific case that went on to long
I am interested in True Crime but I could probably listen to Mike tell stories about anything.
I’ve heard this story before BUT as usual, with Mike telling it I could hear it 20 times more. I’m soooo glad this family FINALLY received justice even if it took 25+yrs, proves once again no one is above the law not even an Army colonel. Thanks Mike YOURE AWESOME
This story is crazy, I'm glad justice was served but it took so long. I can't imagine that was the only crime he committed.
This one was a rollercoaster! At first when Mike was going through the evidence against Tim Hennis and I was thinking “oh yeah, he did it!”, but then when everything came up that shed doubt on his guilt I was thinking “wow, maybe he is innocent and it was just a perfect storm to make Tim look so guilty. There is definitely doubt that he did it”. And then when he was acquitted, I started to feel bad for him getting caught up in all of it simply because of the dog stuff..just to end up losing a few years of his life and those fundamental young years with his daughter over it all. But then…nope, he really did it. Like what? Such an insane story!
that's exactly how i felt watching this! it's such a crazy story, i'm so glad DNA techonogy has advanced to let us catch the true killer
Well when you watch the killers talk, they will mention things that make absolutely no sense because they don't exactly correlate with what happen. Like when he said "I would never do that. I have two little girls of my own". Or something like that.
That's sketchy to me because he shouldn't be able to do it because it's horrific. Nothing having to do with him having children of his own. There should be no one other reason besides it's just horrible.
Hey Brittany - seems like when suspects make declarative statements like "I would never...", "I'm not that kind...", "I have a child her age...", they turn out to be the killers. I don't know the psychology, but I think it was one of the reasons why Madeleine McCann's parents were suspected initially.
I look forward to That Chapter every week. I even got my Mom and Brother watching and listening to it. The podcast with the pirate ship and stranded on a island is great on my Spotify playlist. Thanks for both great stories you tell so well! I really do appreciate it!
Mike...whether you post 1, 2, 3 or more times per week in whatever format you choose, I'll watch them all and still want more. You're the best! Please keep them coming.
This is the most horrifying story you’ve told. I’ve watched hundreds of stories from you and this one is the first to ever make me feel truly terrified.
It’s as shocking as it is heartbreaking. How could his own family ever look at him again, knowing what he has done?
Thanks! That was insane. It took the state to go to the military and ask them for help to convict a criminal because the state screwed up twice (double jeopardy). You rarely see that, it was the kids and violation of the wife, that probably made DOD, Feds help the state. Ty n aloha
What are you talking about? What screw up? 1. It wasn’t the military that initiated a cold case investigation that led to his conviction. That was the State. 2. In the 1980s the State did not have available DNA testing. Again, it was the State that investigated once this technology was available and found him to be a match. The military was not involved. 3. It was the State that approached the military to request that he was prosecuted only because it was the only available run around double jeopardy.
Things I've learned from Mike's videos, positive edition.
Live life to its fullest everyday, be the hard target and walk tall, make good friends and distance yourself from those who aren't good to you, help and care for others. Those things at least make your life meaningful and send you into an isolation chamber from fear and paranoia. Be good to each other, and if your time comes, die with dignity and the knowledge you were the change needed in this world.
HAHA you little bastard, Mike! You totally had me 23:38 haha
We would LOVE two a week again (or most weeks)!!! YES! Please have fun in life as well, but that makes us fans SOOO happy! Thank you for all the hard work, Mike!!!