@@RachelShannon It shouldn't be open PERIOD if they can't afford to keep their employees safe you mean?!? Bad things don't only just happen after dark/when it's nighttime.
@@loveforeignaccents Of course she’s advocating for worker safety at all times. It’s just more likely during the day to have more workers in a given store and more foot traffic with customers. At night many of these businesses will only schedule a single person and there’s less foot traffic so therefore likely to be witnesses or others to intervene should something foul happen. I worked in a place that had me making cash deposits to a bank night drop in the dark at age 19. I didn’t even realize how dangerous it was at that age. They also had a fake security camera.. it wasn’t even functional! Too many businesses care about profit over anything else.
I own several convenience stores. Every store has video security and panic buttons in them. It cost less than 7k for a very good system. There is no reason not to have them. We also NEVER let our closers take out the trash, they leave it at the back door for the opener. There is NO reason to have someone use a dumpster at 12 midnight, it’s a security risk.
18:57 the husband trying to comfort and encourage his wife while they were trying to save a total stranger- I was already teary-eyed, but this brought on some sobs. I can’t imagine coming across a scene like this with my partner, the hopelessness, but determination to try and do your best to help. It just hurts.
Dear young lady who bravely saved her own life, should you ever see this: you’re a hero, not only to yourself, but to 3 kids missing their moms, 2 significant others who have answers, and parents who needed to know where their baby girls were. You are strong, you are capable, you are a Queen in this world. Keep your head up. Live life to the absolute fullest, for you and for those ladies. I strongly believe those two women were watching out for you, they were two guardian angels for you that night. Stay strong and never drop your crown. Much love.
That 911 helped restore my hope for humanity. The way the husband and the wife were so attentative to detail, making sure they were doing everything they possibly could. Probably helped that the wife was a nurse.
Me too!!!! But I didn’t like how the operator wanted them to do CPR on a person that was said to be breathing. I’ve had CPR Training and I was taught that was a no no. But other than that I really did like that she talked with the couple and kept them calm. The couple who stopped were amazing. They really did a great job. I know she was a nurse but he was great too. Giving a lot of detail to the operator and working with his wife. I hope they are ok. Some things you just can’t unsee.
@@mollyhorse I think almost anyone would be totally panicked if they were in the middle of that situation regardless of whether they were a trained nurse or not. Unless maybe it were an off duty ER or trauma nurse or an off duty paramedic who happened upon that scene at that time, someone who regularly handles those kinds of situations & has the training to handle things in a certain way, I think even an average Dr's office nurse or even a Dr who just happened onto the scene of something like that would react exactly the way Michelle did. We also don't know what kind of nurse she is or whether she was even still working as a nurse at that time or was just pulling from training she'd had in nursing school but hadn't used in some time. She did the best she could in a horrific situation. At least they stopped & tried to help & I thought they were both remarkably calm given the circumstances, especially when they saw how truly severe Rebekah's injuries were when they turned her over.
@@holliegeorge5933 I thought the same thing. The operator wanted her to flip her over, risking a spinal injury, since your not supposed to move someone with a head or neck injury, and start cpr on someone who was already still breathing. I thought that, as long as she was breathing, even if she wasn't breathing well, it would be better to avoid moving her and not begin CPR until it was absolutely necessary.
She only told them to gently turn her over at the point when the couple noticed that she wasn't really breathing anymore, also instructed them how to stabilize the head and neck. Before that, while she was breathing the operator clearly said to not move her. But when the breathing almost or complete stops you have to risk turning the patient over, to make sure that the airways are clear and to be able to do cpr.
I don’t know if I can get through this video. Normally I’m not that effected but hearing Mark and Michelle try so hard to save Rebecca’s life is bringing me to tears. You can tell Mark especially is panicked in such a medical situation but they both did a great job.
Me, too. I've heard other phone calls but this one was just the most heartbreaking. I had to fast forward through some of it, just because it was so utterly sad and my heart went out to all three of them. That brave couple... I hope the authorities offered them some sort of counselling or least a briefing. I hope they were okay afterward.
Hearing the 911 call from the couple just hit me so hard. The panic in their voices was tremendous. They did everything they could to help Rebecca. Not many of these cases get to me but that 911 call is something else. I can’t imagine coming across a situation so horrific. It’s just all around sad. 🖤
I agree, of all the ones I've heard, that was the hardest phone call to listen to. Some a****** put three people on that street in that horrible position. Completely heartbreaking.
I agree. And unfortunately I’m usually so pissed at the 911 operators. Normally they seem condescending and mean. But this woman did a GREAT job taking control and also being compassionate and calm.
I live in Michigan near where this happened. I remember it. But also. The cop who transported him to prison played the victim impact statements in the car the entire time he was being transported. He was forced to listen to them and I think that’s wonderful ❤️
Jessica’s law should be passed. I love small businesses. However they should have surveillance or two people on duty. There has to be some kind of security for their employees. Disregarding it blatantly says they don’t care and makes them slightly responsible for Jessica’s death.
Im from Michigan and I think 5 or 6 yrs ago in my town we had a chain of 24hr gas stations and the owner only allowed 1 person to work that shift. At one of the stores a young woman was stabbed multiple times by a regular customer that she had dated years before. He chased her all over that store. Gas stations still only have one worker at nights. Most have to buzz customers in so thats how they justify still doing this
@@PreppyPoly I'm sure it has saved people, but even if it doesn't at least it can help solve crimes. You're either very ignorant or very short sighted.
Definitely agree. I know at my job, (I work as an engineer for the NYC Subway) they make a point of never allowing us to go to the field (subway stations, tunnels, etc.) alone even if the person we drag along isn't even related tot he project for this very reason. and as a 5'5" guy, i'm thankful for that. I've had at least 2 incidents where i don't know what would have happened if I was alone. Once I walked in on what I assume was a drug deal in a subway stairwell. I was taking pictures of light fixtures to document existing conditions and this dude nearby flipped out at me "why are you taking photos!?!?!" I've always assumed he thought I was an undercover cop or something and was gathering evidence. I told him I was just doing my job a an engineer documenting the station, but he didn't seem to believe me... until my coworkers walked up and suddenly it was all "Oh, uh...my bad." DUde pretended to go intot he subway but we could see him hiding behind the corner and like a minute later someone entered and they both disappeared so... yeah, definitely a drug deal and I don't know what would have happened if I was alone. NOw of course if this person was truly dangerous, had a gun or whatever, numbers might not matter but... Jeez, I feel like at the very least, working alone should have hazard pay. a camera. one of those panic buttons that automatically calls the police. honestly, that should be required of any job where you are exposed to the public no matter how many employees you have.
It wasn’t even a small business its a major corporation of gas stations we have them in Jersey and Pennsylvania and the place closed at 11:30 which isn’t even late. It doesn’t matter what you do anymore, people are so insanely repugnant camera’s cant save anyone. Brian laundries been missing for weeks and thousands looking for him, the whole world knows what he looks like he might as well killed on film. ….
I worked for a company that swore theyd never make women work the overnight shift ( in a bad section of town in Dallas ), and they did, continuously, and complaining just got threats of losing your job. It should never have happened.
My takeaway from this story is that for every evil douche nozzle in the world, there are a handful of people willing to scar themselves for life to help a total stranger. The 16 year old survivor and the first responders to the shooting deserve freakin medals for their heroism.
I'm only 20 min into this video and I had to stop to just say something, I'm curious if anyone else felt this way or if I'm just being dramatic. So, I'm an emt and I am ALWAYS the first to stand up for emergency dispatchers because I know how hard it is for them. I myself couldn't be a dispatcher because it seems so stressful. But the dispatcher who was speaking with the man (can't remember his name) and his wife, the nurse Michelle, said some things that made my jaw drop. First of all, "if she has that bad of a head injury, you can move her around, there's nothing else we can do to hurt her"...my mouth literally hit the floor. I was so thankful to hear Michelle in the background walking her husband through "okay I'm going to stabilize c-spine....now I'm going to do a jaw thrust to open her airway" because had this gone any differently and someone without medical training was relying on the dispatcher for instructions, they could have ABSOLUTELY done way worse to hurt her. Yeah a head injury is bad, but so is being paralyzed from being handled incorrectly as a trauma patient. Also the way she told her to do cpr even though there was a pulse, but not breathing? I would never recommend someone to do chest compressions while there's still a pulse, but that's just me I guess. And then she had the audacity to condescendingly ask if the nurse remembers how to do cpr. I don't know, I get it's stressful but if you don't know what to do then leave it at "don't move her" especially if it's a trauma, ESPECIALLY if no one even saw what happened. There's a reason why they tell you not to move people yourself if you get in a car accident. Stabilizing c-spine is the FIRST thing we do at a trauma scene; it comes before even checking for breathing, a pulse, etc. You stabilize first so that you CAN go in and do those things without potentially causing more damage.
@AML Since listening to these 911 calls (about 3 years now) on various youtube channels I do believe 911 operators have to be some of the rudest, condescending, assholes around. It's to the point where I comment praising the ones that do show some empathy and kindness to folks who are undoubtedly going through their worst day ever. I'm sure they are underpaid and overworked but damn a kind word and a little patience goes a long way
I agree with everything you said. I did not see any reason that it would be beneficial to take the risk of moving her while injured, to do CPR while she was still breathing, (even if she wasn't breathing normally, it was stated that she was breathing) and had a pulse. That seemed like a big mistake on the 911 dispatcher's part. They should have just avoided moving her until the EMTs got there and it could be done in a safe manner. The bystander was a nurse and she new best what to do, not the dispatcher who wasn't there, seeing exactly what was happening. It seemed like the dispatcher just felt the need to do something even if it wasn't correct.
I worked a graveyard shift at robins donuts and I am a female but I never worked alone and I always had a male coworker that worked with me. Plus we were situated right across the street from the police station so we always had cops coming and going which made me feel safer working there.
If these places “can’t afford” to guarantee the safety of their employees, then THEY (the owners) should be the ones working those shifts. I bet they would change their minds pretty quickly. Also, my friend owns a dance studio and for her insurance policy for the business she is never allowed to have a male employee there by himself with children, there always has to be another adult there. It’s a safety thing and I get it. But why can’t security be a requirement for these business’s insurance policies too?!
That's a bit of a double standard, there are female predators too, the rule should be that there should be no one left alone with the kids, there should be at least two employees no matter what gender.
i live 45 minutes from norton shores and have been WAITING for someone to cover this! especially now that there’s a debate on destroying the van or letting it sell at auction. thank you for covering this! 👁✨🙏🏻
@@flipperstudq2938 I'm pretty sure they're just talking about a police auction. They have them all the time, it's not exploitive in that way. It's not like they'd be hyping it up or anything like that. Personally I think it should be destroyed anyway.
@@rapa2894 no, there is a huge uproar, they want to destroy it. Many don't want anyone driving it, others think they need to keep it as they have no idea what exactly happened in the van... That there may be unknown clues if Jessica is found. (Lived there for years and still follow the news there)
I’m my early 20’s I worked the overnight shift alone at a gas station. I had a few creepy customers come in the store in the wee hours of the morning. Luckily I never had anything too bad happen but I will say that when it’s around 2-4 in the morning you feel like the only person in the world. It makes you feel so alone and so vulnerable, especially as a young woman.Not something I’d ever do again.
If I owned a convience store, I simply would not allow any women to work any graveyard shift! Period! If I was going to open all night, after 2nd shift ended, all business would be done through a window with bullet proof glass.
Nicky, also disappearing are truth, honestly, curtsey, personal accountability, honor, dealing with things based on reality and fact vs ones fantasy based on ideology and judging a person by their character and actions rather than their skin color or nationality.
Every time I hear about this case, it brings me back to working third shift all alone @ a gas station. 10pm-6am. 6 days a week. I worked there up until 5 months pregnant, when I got a promotion @ a different location. @ the time, I would roll my eyes @ ppl who thought it was unsafe. But by god!! I would NEVER let my child work third shift alone @ a gas station now. I still feel bad every time I walk into a gas station late @ night & see a young person working alone.. but when you say something it just comes off either awkward, or creepy. So I keep my mouth shut. Wish they’d put @ least two ppl on for every shift!
@@RachelShannon I appreciate you responding to your “fans” I don’t know what else to call us that love your content lol. But absolutely I can imagine so many emotions true crime content creators go through investigating these stories! You do amazing and we are all appreciative of your content and true care for these and all victims, thank you for all you do!
I love that the 911 operator told them they were doing great and really helped them through the call. It must have been awful for that couple. Even being a nurse, she was really shook buy the state of the victim. Some things you can never unsee. I hope that couple is ok.
This guy was definitely a serial killer in the making, thank god that brave teenage girl reported what happened, who knows how many deaths she prevented. Still so heartbreaking though, rest easy angels ❤️
God bless that couple who did everything they could to help Rebecca. I couldn’t imagine doing something as routine as going for a simple jog just to turn my head and everything turn black-just like that. Then her shot her 3 times as if one wasn’t enough.. an innocent woman.. he shot her point blank for absolutely no reason.. Kidnapped and murdered an innocent woman who was just working, trying to make a better life for herself and her child.. I just don’t understand how someone could be so sick, so disconnected with their sense of humanity and reality. He’s a demon. A pedo. Inhuman. A monster. A murderer.
I feel so bad for the victims and that young girl that came forward. She was so close to becoming his next victim. I hope that monster never gets out! He doesn’t deserve anything good out of life! Also I love your channel.
I guess having major trust issues towards most people isn’t a bad thing. What’s scary is there’s so many more horrible people like him. I hope all is well with you
God bless that couple for trying to help. Sadly, not everyone would do that, despite it being a basic human courtesy. I can't imagine the trauma of finding someone like that.
I agree that these companies don’t care about your safety. I work for one of the largest banks in the world who are too cheap to install lights in our large parking area because when it becomes darker earlier during the fall and winter months, many employees are walking to get to their cars (often alone) within a football field sized parking lot at night. We’re also located next to a wooded area. It’s almost as if they want something bad to happen to one of us.
I’m sorry that’s what you have to go through at work. I always tell people never to work too hard or give too much of themselves to any company (that includes me, a healthcare worker) because at the end of the day, the harsh reality is that if something were to happen, they’d replace you and not even think twice. You are your own best advocate!
I sound like a little kid but my first thought was “ewwww.” That’s awful that the company is so stinking cheap. Walk to your car with your keys in hand with a finger lightly touching the panic button. I do that if I go to a store at night by myself. I don’t know how much it would help but maybe if someone tried to attack you, the loud noise would scare them off and bring attention to the situation. You shouldn’t have to even do that because of the greedy cheapskate company. How awful.
Excellent job quitting that grocery store, Rachel. And excellent job on this case. One thing I really love about your channel is that you don't *scream* at us like so many others do. You also don't whine, or treat speculation as fact. You're calm and you stay on topic and I never feel compelled to skip forward. So, I guess what I really mean is, excellent job on your whole channel. :-)
I’ve just found this channel & agree. Have you watched the “Emma Kenny” UA-cam channel? She’s my favourite! She’s empathic & respectful to the victims & goes into depth on the case & the psychology (that’s her job) & history of the criminals…
It is entirely surreal that this kind of horror scenario nightmare fuel actually happens in real life. I cannot begin to imagine the terror the victims were feeling, it makes me nauseous.
Most companies don't care about safety. Your safety is your responsibility to most of them. If something happens to you they are the first to get legal advice before the ink dries on the paperwork. Sad but true.
I remember when Jessica went missing. I live in West Michigan less than an hour from there and she was all over the news and missing signs were hung up at my work. It took years to hear how her story had ended. So sad.
I’m a recently new subscriber. I’m extremely picky about who I subscribe to , especially when true crime is involved. And I absolutely love how you present each case and always make it about the victims more so the abuser. So many people focus too much on the abuser/unaliver and forget about the victim. I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you for the time you put into each case and for sharing the victim’s story.
I'll never understand why convicted of their crimes, criminals are ALLOWED to rub further salt into the wounds of the family and friends of victims. Like why???? Anytime I hear these diatribes, it infuriates me!
Thank you for covering this case. Norton Shores is 40 minutes south of me and I was closing my local gas station alone from 2012 to 2015 as an 18-21 year old. I was so scared to work because of this case.
It's hard but businesses need to put at least two employees on duty during the night shift. I no longer go out after dark but my safety is worth it even though a couple of men with a stun gun could easily put me in a car anytime. At least I cut the odds by 50%.
It's not just hard it's Almost impossible for a lot of company's. Your profits for each shift to to be able to do well enough to pay all the bills buy all the merch pay rent and your worker but if you don't make profit you cannot survive.
I agree 3rd shifts should always be atleast 2 people. I worked 3rd shift at a 24hr dinner for about 9 yrs. It was always policy that we had atleast 2 people (a cook & a waitress) on every shift. I have never been robbed there but many of our locations have been robbed & have had several shootings. I haven't been able to return since we reopened from the COVID shut down because I have been very sick but they are now slacking on that policy. They are running 1 person only 3rds when they have to & that is so unsafe & uncalled for. I understand it's about profit to them but it just isn't safe for an employee to be alone at night. If you aren't running the numbers to be profitable & keep your people safe then just close over night. I also worked 3rd as a 2nd job at a different 24 dinner for a while. I had to call out one Wed night because something was wrong with my car. They got robbed that night & the cook who was a good friend & a great guy was shot several times. (He did survive) The waitress ran out the back door to a gas station beside the dinner for help. The robbers got away with $322. They almost took his life for $322! I never went back after that & I got my concealed carry permit. 3rd shift can be scary enough as it is. No one wants to get killed esp at/for a job that would have them replaced before they are even in the ground.
You were sure right that this was so hard to listen to, but you did an amazing job telling us about this horrible horrible disgusting crumb of the earth and your passion and disgust for him made it a lot easier for me to listen. I find it comforting when you who tell these stories express your outrage as we feel at home. Thank you for all you do…. Xoxo
Man, I'm gonna put the timestamp to skip that sorry excuses little poor me speech. Gross. I LOVE your passion in this video. To hell with be politically correct. This is the Rachel I love! It's been so amazing watching you come into your own with these videos. You've come so far and I'm so happy to have been apart of it. 💜
I live in this area, I was a station manager during this time. I BEGGED to get us more coverage on ALL shifts. Corporations care more about their pockets than people's lives. So sad.
Love your passion!! And I agree completely about worker safety. When I was 19 I worked in a store in downtown Boston and I was alone and had to make a deposit to the bank after dark. In hindsight that is pure craziness! I would never want my 20 year old daughter to agree to a job like that!
I worked at a Circle K overnight shift in one of the worst areas of Phoenix by myself when I was 22. I freak out just thinking of my daughters working a job like that. My mom must have been scared.... Hindsight really is 20/20!
@@AbsyntheAndTears glad you were safe and lived to tell about it. I’m originally from Ohio and my mom had no idea what a big city like Boston was truly like! These companies truly just care about profit. I was scheduled many times alone including opening the store alone on Sundays. The worst was carrying a bag full of cash at night to the bank drop box!
They really did try to hard. The call is even longer than what I played, I cut out a few minutes of them just grunting and trying to save her. But they tried so very hard
i’m saying a prayer for that 16 year old girl. it was a bad situation and i’m so glad she survived. it must be a heavy weight to carry having that happen to you. i’m glad she got away and that sicko got caught. i’m also praying for the families of the murdered women... this is so sad and upsetting.
I used to work at a lions den(adult store) and had to close at midnight, clean up then leave at 1am. There were good cameras and a panic button and my manager just had me leave the trash bag by the back door so I wouldn't have to go outside. And I parked literally inches from the employee entrance door. There was one night I got a little weirded out bc this big man(I'm 5 ft 100lbs) was in the store clearly not interested in buying anything but this woman came in so I went over to her and she said I'm staying here until that man leaves, somethings not right with him. He eventually left and she stayed a while then left. Shoutout to considerate people looking out for one another!
Rebecca was my basketball coach in elementary school and I was friends with her daughter. This just popped up on my timeline and I was surprised anyone had covered the story besides in Muskegon. Even to this day, I remember not being able to believe it when I heard what happened and still pray for her family everyday. Jeffrey Willis is a horror story around town, but these women’s stories should be a lesson to everyone and will never be forgotten.
Former deputy here who is now a stay at home. I listen to these while cleaning house.. You did a fantastic job relaying these cases. Thank you for picking one that hasn't already been retold 100x.
I am in recovery for my hair when addiction and I really appreciate how you didn’t make this whole thing about how one of the victims was dealing with that. You have so much respect for people and I really admire that about you and you’re so strong the way you handle these cases is beautiful and you’re so awesome
Such a scary and sick case. Rachel, you are so amazing at relaying the case such that we get all the information but at the same time you are able to be so respectful to the victims, you are doing them justice, good on you. What you are doing is so important ❤️
I am thoroughly enjoying your videos, Rachel. Your channel has quickly become one of my favorites regarding true crime. You're awesome for putting so much detail into these, and I'm glad you got away from that grocery store!
If you can't afford to pay your employees minimum wage (which is still below what it should be based on cost of living AND productivity) then you can't afford to own a business. Period. No qualifiers.
At least she wasn't alone,and had people who truly cared and tried to help her. I would hope that if it was my child, that someone would do the same. No one wants this to happen to anyone we love, but I always feel much worse for them when they pass away all alone. Maybe it's weird, but it just makes me feel better when there's someone with them that actually cares..
This is so sad. The couple trying so hard to save Rebecca, and the guy sounded so panicked. And honestly, the 911 operator did good too. She was trying to keep him calm and was so ready to try and help them help Rebecca
My first job at age 16 was at a Shell gas station. When I first got hired I was told I would not ever be scheduled at night by myself. However after working there for a while I started to be scheduled later and later. Finally being scheduled to work alone after 11pm. My father would not have it and insisted that I quite. Then I felt like he was trying to control my life , being way over protective and all that other dramatic stuff we think as teenagers. Lol. Now I’m so thankful I have parents who love me and did all they could to keep me safe. Great work Rachel. This is such a horrifying case. So thankful the 16 year old was able to get away and help catch that monster. I do still pray Jessica’s body will be found. I can’t imagine the pain both families have gone through. Love you Rachel !
I like to hear you "ramble" about topics that you're passionate about, that's part of why I watch you, I can tell you have a big heart and are passionate about the topics/cases you cover. If I just wanted to hear the facts with no emotion behind it I could just watch the news! Ramble on girl 😋
I know this story well, as I live in the area. I broke down in tears listening to the 911 call. Out there on Automobile Rd, there are a lot of wooded areas where people hunt and target practice. A gunshot would not draw any attention.
My heart goes out to all the families of these victims and may them rest in peace. What a terrible tragedy! Thank you for the upload, Rachel! I really wish your channel would grow bigger because you deserve it. Take care!
I live an hour north of Muskegon and have family and friends there. I travel there often for work. I am impressed with the thorough job the police did handling evidence in this case. I haven’t heard better, truly. Want to recognize those in law enforcement out there and especially those who worked these cases. Everyone talks when they fumble. But not when they nail it.
What a great video! I can’t believe I have never heard this story in full! Didn’t realize they solved the gas station abduction! It’s always so encouraging to hear that a family gets closure. Thanks to an amazing, strong, quick thinking 16 year old girl three families were able to get justice. And im sure countless of other lives were saved! Amazing!
That sketch was dead on, that manager did a great job describing him, I’m surprised not even one person called in & said they thought it was Jeffrey, especially the coworker that noticed all the scratches on him. I’m assuming no one did bc surely the police would’ve looked into everyone since they had absolutely no leads. I’d hate to find out that someone actually did give them his name & they did nothing 🤦🏻♀️
Yeah, no surveillance cameras within the actual store? What year was this?? EDIT: Okay, it was a while back. Hopefully that proposed law will come into play anywhere it's not soon.
It wasn't that long and I'm not making excuses for these jerks who run those businesses! From at least the 70s (and likely earlier), major stores had SERIOUS HEAVY DUTY security systems. Prior to that most companies would at least have some little camera. We're not talking about the olden days, so no, there is no excuse.
Its sad that businesses have to have laws made to force them to do the right things to protect the people who work for them. I work in federal law enforcement. My usual job is mentally draining and so at times we are "cycled" off the taskforce for an amount of time. Due to My background and education I am often given the job of going thru files of people who have life w/o parole or death sentences and have exhausted their appeals. I go and try to convince them to do the right thing and give their victims back to their families. I'm not sure why they think this is somehow a "break" from difficult work as it's heartbreaking. However occasionally someone gives in and we are able to give a family something to lay to rest and to give them the closure of being able to do that. Closure is a term that rarely fits as I've never seen a family really do a lot better but I guess with time. For most it's having proof as regardless of what the evidence says they always seem to hold on to a small bit of both hope and horror that their loved one may still be alive. I think this POS kidnapped the woman found on the road and violated her. She somehow got away on that road and he killed her leaving her belongings nearby He likely was concerned about getting caught moving her body and maybe even thought it would get more attention. For that matter he could have been nearby watching as she was found. I truly hope that every single day is pure hell for him. I hope he is not being protected but is in genpop and everyone knows what he did. Lastly...did I hear that POS say the teenaged girl who is the hero of this story had a sealed juvenile record? If so how in the hell does that have a thing to do with what he did to her? He is suggesting she did something to him?? He is simply another piece of trash blowing around the prison. (Take that however you want)
Hearing that phone call brought me to tears. Finding someone clinging to life and then having to see her like that. Then to do cpr. Exstremley traumatic. Im so sorry for everyone involved
I’m sorry but I fast forward through his spiel because I was so sick of him already and didn’t want to hear anything he said, lying and proclaiming innocence. The police didn’t put all this evidence on his computer and they certainly didn’t plan for him to kidnap a 16 year old girl and play a “prank” on her.
@@RachelShannon I find it disgusting that he made everyone listen to him but when the victim impact statements were made, he didn’t want to listen!!!! What an ASS! (I would call him more but I don’t know what I’m allowed to say in here!)
( oh my gosh I hate it when the text is changed after I send!!!) I was saying, me too... I couldn't listen, that guy does not deserve a moment of my time.
Omg that girl stopped a serial killer! I hope she knows this. Who knows how many more lives that disgusting man would’ve taken. I’m so glad she got away and got this sicko locked up.
I've heard this story told by Mike from That Chapter, who is amazing. But i really appreciate the fact that Rebecca has a different way of telling the story and adds all the details most tellers have left out. I'm a fan!!
So you’re telling me he got to say all that crap in the court room then refused to listen to what they had to say!?!?! 🤬 omg! That’s infuriating!! I’m so glad that law passed, they should have to listen to their victims & family
Randomly came across your channel as I was starting to get into true crime and I'm so happy I did! I love how you tell the story and how respectful you are to the memory of the victim. I also appreciate you putting solved in the title! Sometimes I can't handle unsolved crimes and this helps when binging your channel!
I don’t know how people like this man can get up in front of a court and declare their supposed innocence and accuse others of framing them. The pure nerve.
As a small business owner I really appreciate what you said, and couldn't agree more. Having another night shift employee will sometimes be unprofitable but you'll sleep much better at night knowing there's two there to watch out for each other. A 12-5am shift can't be that expensive, averaging around $1600 to 2100 a month for that extra night employee. And if it's really unprofitable just close at midnight, 2am max when you can't sell beer anymore.
Good for you Rachel for sticking to your convictions and wanting to stay safe if they back on their word about sending you out late at night to gather carts
Thank you for being so brave I hope you have gotten the help you needed after the horrific event that you went through through your bravery you were able to have two murders solved so that jessica and rebbeca’s were able to get justice
SAY IT LOUDER FOR THOSE IN THE BACK!!
YOU SHOULD NOT KEEP YOUR BUSINESS OPEN ALL NIGHT IF YOU CANT AFFORD YOUR WORKERS SAFETY DURING THAT TIME!!!
The business wasn't open all night though.
Agreed! It shouldn’t be open after dark at all if it can’t afford to keep their employees safe.
@@RachelShannon It shouldn't be open PERIOD if they can't afford to keep their employees safe you mean?!? Bad things don't only just happen after dark/when it's nighttime.
@@loveforeignaccents Of course she’s advocating for worker safety at all times. It’s just more likely during the day to have more workers in a given store and more foot traffic with customers. At night many of these businesses will only schedule a single person and there’s less foot traffic so therefore likely to be witnesses or others to intervene should something foul happen. I worked in a place that had me making cash deposits to a bank night drop in the dark at age 19. I didn’t even realize how dangerous it was at that age. They also had a fake security camera.. it wasn’t even functional! Too many businesses care about profit over anything else.
A-men!
I own several convenience stores. Every store has video security and panic buttons in them. It cost less than 7k for a very good system. There is no reason not to have them. We also NEVER let our closers take out the trash, they leave it at the back door for the opener. There is NO reason to have someone use a dumpster at 12 midnight, it’s a security risk.
We also close at 12 because only bad things happen between 12 and 5a. It’s not worth the risk.
Thank you for caring about your employees ❤️ it means a lot to them and to me. What you’re doing is so so very important
Thank you for keeping your employees safe!
Yep. And there should always be at LEAST TWO PEOPLE working on all overnight shifts.
@@GenXfrom75 Absolutely agree 👍
18:57 the husband trying to comfort and encourage his wife while they were trying to save a total stranger- I was already teary-eyed, but this brought on some sobs. I can’t imagine coming across a scene like this with my partner, the hopelessness, but determination to try and do your best to help. It just hurts.
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Same sis, I tear up everytime I even think of it
Don’t apologize for getting fired up. That passion is what makes you do what you do and you do it well.
Shut up frank lol
@@BJ-yy6ei Lmaoo you bogus af 😂
Absolutely agreed, Frank..
Agreed!!
@@123hotcheetos123 lmao u still use the word “bogus” u must be at least 45 lol
Dear young lady who bravely saved her own life, should you ever see this: you’re a hero, not only to yourself, but to 3 kids missing their moms, 2 significant others who have answers, and parents who needed to know where their baby girls were. You are strong, you are capable, you are a Queen in this world. Keep your head up. Live life to the absolute fullest, for you and for those ladies. I strongly believe those two women were watching out for you, they were two guardian angels for you that night. Stay strong and never drop your crown. Much love.
That 911 helped restore my hope for humanity. The way the husband and the wife were so attentative to detail, making sure they were doing everything they possibly could. Probably helped that the wife was a nurse.
Me too!!!! But I didn’t like how the operator wanted them to do CPR on a person that was said to be breathing. I’ve had CPR Training and I was taught that was a no no. But other than that I really did like that she talked with the couple and kept them calm. The couple who stopped were amazing. They really did a great job. I know she was a nurse but he was great too. Giving a lot of detail to the operator and working with his wife. I hope they are ok. Some things you just can’t unsee.
I think the nurse sounded totally panicked and out of her depth! The term "nurse" is a very loose one!
@@mollyhorse I think almost anyone would be totally panicked if they were in the middle of that situation regardless of whether they were a trained nurse or not. Unless maybe it were an off duty ER or trauma nurse or an off duty paramedic who happened upon that scene at that time, someone who regularly handles those kinds of situations & has the training to handle things in a certain way, I think even an average Dr's office nurse or even a Dr who just happened onto the scene of something like that would react exactly the way Michelle did. We also don't know what kind of nurse she is or whether she was even still working as a nurse at that time or was just pulling from training she'd had in nursing school but hadn't used in some time. She did the best she could in a horrific situation. At least they stopped & tried to help & I thought they were both remarkably calm given the circumstances, especially when they saw how truly severe Rebekah's injuries were when they turned her over.
@@holliegeorge5933 I thought the same thing. The operator wanted her to flip her over, risking a spinal injury, since your not supposed to move someone with a head or neck injury, and start cpr on someone who was already still breathing. I thought that, as long as she was breathing, even if she wasn't breathing well, it would be better to avoid moving her and not begin CPR until it was absolutely necessary.
She only told them to gently turn her over at the point when the couple noticed that she wasn't really breathing anymore, also instructed them how to stabilize the head and neck.
Before that, while she was breathing the operator clearly said to not move her.
But when the breathing almost or complete stops you have to risk turning the patient over, to make sure that the airways are clear and to be able to do cpr.
I don’t know if I can get through this video. Normally I’m not that effected but hearing Mark and Michelle try so hard to save Rebecca’s life is bringing me to tears. You can tell Mark especially is panicked in such a medical situation but they both did a great job.
Me, too. I've heard other phone calls but this one was just the most heartbreaking. I had to fast forward through some of it, just because it was so utterly sad and my heart went out to all three of them.
That brave couple... I hope the authorities offered them some sort of counselling or least a briefing. I hope they were okay afterward.
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Hearing the 911 call from the couple just hit me so hard. The panic in their voices was tremendous. They did everything they could to help Rebecca. Not many of these cases get to me but that 911 call is something else. I can’t imagine coming across a situation so horrific. It’s just all around sad. 🖤
I agree, of all the ones I've heard, that was the hardest phone call to listen to.
Some a****** put three people on that street in that horrible position. Completely heartbreaking.
I cried, it hit me unlike any other true crime documentary I watch.. How honorable for strangers to do all they can.
I agree.
Especially how the husband kept saying her name and encouraging his wife 💓
I agree. And unfortunately I’m usually so pissed at the 911 operators. Normally they seem condescending and mean. But this woman did a GREAT job taking control and also being compassionate and calm.
I live in Michigan near where this happened. I remember it. But also. The cop who transported him to prison played the victim impact statements in the car the entire time he was being transported. He was forced to listen to them and I think that’s wonderful ❤️
That’s awesome!!! What a great guy!!
That's awesome. Love it
The guy didn't care.
Oh wow! Can we make that a standard thing? That’s awesome he did that!
That’s epic! Props to the cop who took went the mile to do that.
Jessica’s law should be passed. I love small businesses. However they should have surveillance or two people on duty. There has to be some kind of security for their employees. Disregarding it blatantly says they don’t care and makes them slightly responsible for Jessica’s death.
Not that it saved imployees in many other cases (((
Im from Michigan and I think 5 or 6 yrs ago in my town we had a chain of 24hr gas stations and the owner only allowed 1 person to work that shift. At one of the stores a young woman was stabbed multiple times by a regular customer that she had dated years before. He chased her all over that store. Gas stations still only have one worker at nights. Most have to buzz customers in so thats how they justify still doing this
@@PreppyPoly I'm sure it has saved people, but even if it doesn't at least it can help solve crimes. You're either very ignorant or very short sighted.
Definitely agree. I know at my job, (I work as an engineer for the NYC Subway) they make a point of never allowing us to go to the field (subway stations, tunnels, etc.) alone even if the person we drag along isn't even related tot he project for this very reason. and as a 5'5" guy, i'm thankful for that. I've had at least 2 incidents where i don't know what would have happened if I was alone. Once I walked in on what I assume was a drug deal in a subway stairwell. I was taking pictures of light fixtures to document existing conditions and this dude nearby flipped out at me "why are you taking photos!?!?!" I've always assumed he thought I was an undercover cop or something and was gathering evidence. I told him I was just doing my job a an engineer documenting the station, but he didn't seem to believe me... until my coworkers walked up and suddenly it was all "Oh, uh...my bad." DUde pretended to go intot he subway but we could see him hiding behind the corner and like a minute later someone entered and they both disappeared so... yeah, definitely a drug deal and I don't know what would have happened if I was alone.
NOw of course if this person was truly dangerous, had a gun or whatever, numbers might not matter but... Jeez, I feel like at the very least, working alone should have hazard pay. a camera. one of those panic buttons that automatically calls the police. honestly, that should be required of any job where you are exposed to the public no matter how many employees you have.
It wasn’t even a small business its a major corporation of gas stations we have them in Jersey and Pennsylvania and the place closed at 11:30 which isn’t even late. It doesn’t matter what you do anymore, people are so insanely repugnant camera’s cant save anyone. Brian laundries been missing for weeks and thousands looking for him, the whole world knows what he looks like he might as well killed on film. ….
I worked for a company that swore theyd never make women work the overnight shift ( in a bad section of town in Dallas ), and they did, continuously, and complaining just got threats of losing your job. It should never have happened.
My takeaway from this story is that for every evil douche nozzle in the world, there are a handful of people willing to scar themselves for life to help a total stranger. The 16 year old survivor and the first responders to the shooting deserve freakin medals for their heroism.
I agree. So many people are quick to just keep on driving. I just hopes she knew she wasn't out there alone 😢
That made me smile. Thanks for that 🙂
I'm only 20 min into this video and I had to stop to just say something, I'm curious if anyone else felt this way or if I'm just being dramatic. So, I'm an emt and I am ALWAYS the first to stand up for emergency dispatchers because I know how hard it is for them. I myself couldn't be a dispatcher because it seems so stressful. But the dispatcher who was speaking with the man (can't remember his name) and his wife, the nurse Michelle, said some things that made my jaw drop. First of all, "if she has that bad of a head injury, you can move her around, there's nothing else we can do to hurt her"...my mouth literally hit the floor. I was so thankful to hear Michelle in the background walking her husband through "okay I'm going to stabilize c-spine....now I'm going to do a jaw thrust to open her airway" because had this gone any differently and someone without medical training was relying on the dispatcher for instructions, they could have ABSOLUTELY done way worse to hurt her. Yeah a head injury is bad, but so is being paralyzed from being handled incorrectly as a trauma patient. Also the way she told her to do cpr even though there was a pulse, but not breathing? I would never recommend someone to do chest compressions while there's still a pulse, but that's just me I guess. And then she had the audacity to condescendingly ask if the nurse remembers how to do cpr. I don't know, I get it's stressful but if you don't know what to do then leave it at "don't move her" especially if it's a trauma, ESPECIALLY if no one even saw what happened. There's a reason why they tell you not to move people yourself if you get in a car accident. Stabilizing c-spine is the FIRST thing we do at a trauma scene; it comes before even checking for breathing, a pulse, etc. You stabilize first so that you CAN go in and do those things without potentially causing more damage.
Agreed 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you!
📢📢📢 thank you for saying all of this!
@AML Since listening to these 911 calls (about 3 years now) on various youtube channels I do believe 911 operators have to be some of the rudest, condescending, assholes around. It's to the point where I comment praising the ones that do show some empathy and kindness to folks who are undoubtedly going through their worst day ever. I'm sure they are underpaid and overworked but damn a kind word and a little patience goes a long way
I agree with everything you said. I did not see any reason that it would be beneficial to take the risk of moving her while injured, to do CPR while she was still breathing, (even if she wasn't breathing normally, it was stated that she was breathing) and had a pulse. That seemed like a big mistake on the 911 dispatcher's part. They should have just avoided moving her until the EMTs got there and it could be done in a safe manner. The bystander was a nurse and she new best what to do, not the dispatcher who wasn't there, seeing exactly what was happening. It seemed like the dispatcher just felt the need to do something even if it wasn't correct.
I worked a graveyard shift at robins donuts and I am a female but I never worked alone and I always had a male coworker that worked with me. Plus we were situated right across the street from the police station so we always had cops coming and going which made me feel safer working there.
That’s awesome that they have it that way!
Officers love their donuts and coffee!!!❤
If these places “can’t afford” to guarantee the safety of their employees, then THEY (the owners) should be the ones working those shifts. I bet they would change their minds pretty quickly.
Also, my friend owns a dance studio and for her insurance policy for the business she is never allowed to have a male employee there by himself with children, there always has to be another adult there. It’s a safety thing and I get it. But why can’t security be a requirement for these business’s insurance policies too?!
That's a bit of a double standard, there are female predators too, the rule should be that there should be no one left alone with the kids, there should be at least two employees no matter what gender.
I agree you should always have two adult employees working. The fact is the time doesn't matter you never know what folks will do.
i live 45 minutes from norton shores and have been WAITING for someone to cover this! especially now that there’s a debate on destroying the van or letting it sell at auction. thank you for covering this! 👁✨🙏🏻
Wow I actually didn’t see the argument about selling the van… that’s crazy
This case has actually been covered quite a few times but it’s so crazy I don’t mind hearing it again.
Wow, that's super effed up. It's sad that exploiting tragedy for financial gain is a norm in America.
@@flipperstudq2938 I'm pretty sure they're just talking about a police auction. They have them all the time, it's not exploitive in that way. It's not like they'd be hyping it up or anything like that. Personally I think it should be destroyed anyway.
@@rapa2894 no, there is a huge uproar, they want to destroy it. Many don't want anyone driving it, others think they need to keep it as they have no idea what exactly happened in the van... That there may be unknown clues if Jessica is found. (Lived there for years and still follow the news there)
I’m my early 20’s I worked the overnight shift alone at a gas station. I had a few creepy customers come in the store in the wee hours of the morning. Luckily I never had anything too bad happen but I will say that when it’s around 2-4 in the morning you feel like the only person in the world. It makes you feel so alone and so vulnerable, especially as a young woman.Not something I’d ever do again.
If I owned a convience store, I simply would not allow any women to work any graveyard shift! Period! If I was going to open all night, after 2nd shift ended, all business would be done through a window with bullet proof glass.
@@bobcorrigan5540 I agree, it is just common sense. It's not worth the risk to their lives. Unfortunately common sense just isn't that common.
Nicky, also disappearing are truth, honestly, curtsey, personal accountability, honor, dealing with things based on reality and fact vs ones fantasy based on ideology and judging a person by their character and actions rather than their skin color or nationality.
My eyes almost rolled out of my head during his statement to the court. I can’t believe this case isn’t more well-known so thank you for sharing.
Agreed. Editing it was such a chore. I couldn’t stand to listen to his rambling
The sherrif officer in the back wringing his hands and shifting side to side wanted to be wringing his neck!
Every time I hear about this case, it brings me back to working third shift all alone @ a gas station. 10pm-6am. 6 days a week. I worked there up until 5 months pregnant, when I got a promotion @ a different location. @ the time, I would roll my eyes @ ppl who thought it was unsafe. But by god!! I would NEVER let my child work third shift alone @ a gas station now.
I still feel bad every time I walk into a gas station late @ night & see a young person working alone.. but when you say something it just comes off either awkward, or creepy. So I keep my mouth shut. Wish they’d put @ least two ppl on for every shift!
That 911 call on the side of the road was aweful omggggg 😭😭😭😭
It was horrible to listen to and edit :/
@@RachelShannon I appreciate you responding to your “fans” I don’t know what else to call us that love your content lol. But absolutely I can imagine so many emotions true crime content creators go through investigating these stories! You do amazing and we are all appreciative of your content and true care for these and all victims, thank you for all you do!
I love that the 911 operator told them they were doing great and really helped them through the call. It must have been awful for that couple. Even being a nurse, she was really shook buy the state of the victim. Some things you can never unsee. I hope that couple is ok.
@@britmorris7937 we’re her subscribers 👍🏽
That police call was so. hard. To listen to. I can’t imagine what those people went through trying to save her. So heart wrenching
The pain in that ladies voice once she rolled her over and realizing nothing was gonna save her 🥺🥺🥺
This guy was definitely a serial killer in the making, thank god that brave teenage girl reported what happened, who knows how many deaths she prevented. Still so heartbreaking though, rest easy angels ❤️
Yes, he was a serial killer…even after the first murder….he was going to kill over and over til caught
God bless that couple who did everything they could to help Rebecca. I couldn’t imagine doing something as routine as going for a simple jog just to turn my head and everything turn black-just like that. Then her shot her 3 times as if one wasn’t enough.. an innocent woman.. he shot her point blank for absolutely no reason.. Kidnapped and murdered an innocent woman who was just working, trying to make a better life for herself and her child.. I just don’t understand how someone could be so sick, so disconnected with their sense of humanity and reality. He’s a demon. A pedo. Inhuman. A monster. A murderer.
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I feel so bad for the victims and that young girl that came forward. She was so close to becoming his next victim. I hope that monster never gets out! He doesn’t deserve anything good out of life! Also I love your channel.
I guess having major trust issues towards most people isn’t a bad thing. What’s scary is there’s so many more horrible people like him. I hope all is well with you
God bless that couple for trying to help. Sadly, not everyone would do that, despite it being a basic human courtesy. I can't imagine the trauma of finding someone like that.
I started crying just hearing the calmness but stress in their voice
I agree that these companies don’t care about your safety. I work for one of the largest banks in the world who are too cheap to install lights in our large parking area because when it becomes darker earlier during the fall and winter months, many employees are walking to get to their cars (often alone) within a football field sized parking lot at night. We’re also located next to a wooded area. It’s almost as if they want something bad to happen to one of us.
I’m sorry that’s what you have to go through at work. I always tell people never to work too hard or give too much of themselves to any company (that includes me, a healthcare worker) because at the end of the day, the harsh reality is that if something were to happen, they’d replace you and not even think twice. You are your own best advocate!
God bless Michelle and her husband who tried to help. Such gorgeous souls
Is there any way we could help you? It’s unsafe and the fact that they won’t do anything is unsettling.
I sound like a little kid but my first thought was “ewwww.” That’s awful that the company is so stinking cheap. Walk to your car with your keys in hand with a finger lightly touching the panic button. I do that if I go to a store at night by myself. I don’t know how much it would help but maybe if someone tried to attack you, the loud noise would scare them off and bring attention to the situation. You shouldn’t have to even do that because of the greedy cheapskate company. How awful.
@@valerie7008 and keeo a key stuking out of your hand in a comfortable way to stab if you have to.
Excellent job quitting that grocery store, Rachel. And excellent job on this case. One thing I really love about your channel is that you don't *scream* at us like so many others do. You also don't whine, or treat speculation as fact. You're calm and you stay on topic and I never feel compelled to skip forward. So, I guess what I really mean is, excellent job on your whole channel. :-)
I 100000% agree!!! She's so calm and professional. It's really refreshing and, in my opinion, extremely respectful to the victims.
@@heyitssarah7545 Exactly. I feel it's far more respectful to the entire process.
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I’ve just found this channel & agree. Have you watched the “Emma Kenny” UA-cam channel? She’s my favourite! She’s empathic & respectful to the victims & goes into depth on the case & the psychology (that’s her job) & history of the criminals…
I can't believe any convenience store would refuse to install even a cheap security system, they're not exactly safe after midnight.
It is entirely surreal that this kind of horror scenario nightmare fuel actually happens in real life. I cannot begin to imagine the terror the victims were feeling, it makes me nauseous.
I can’t believe how long it took the ambulance to get to her. Wow …it could have just been five minutes but listening to that call felt like forever !
Most companies don't care about safety. Your safety is your responsibility to most of them. If something happens to you they are the first to get legal advice before the ink dries on the paperwork. Sad but true.
I remember when Jessica went missing. I live in West Michigan less than an hour from there and she was all over the news and missing signs were hung up at my work. It took years to hear how her story had ended. So sad.
The couple on the 911 call is heartbreaking. They tried so hard and I am sure it has stayed with them.
This story is from my hometown, it’s so heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing 💗
Oh my goodness! That 911 call made me cry and I don’t often get this emotional hearing most cases.
I’m a recently new subscriber. I’m extremely picky about who I subscribe to , especially when true crime is involved. And I absolutely love how you present each case and always make it about the victims more so the abuser. So many people focus too much on the abuser/unaliver and forget about the victim. I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you for the time you put into each case and for sharing the victim’s story.
I'll never understand why convicted of their crimes, criminals are ALLOWED to rub further salt into the wounds of the family and friends of victims. Like why???? Anytime I hear these diatribes, it infuriates me!
Thank you for covering this case. Norton Shores is 40 minutes south of me and I was closing my local gas station alone from 2012 to 2015 as an 18-21 year old. I was so scared to work because of this case.
It's hard but businesses need to put at least two employees on duty during the night shift. I no longer go out after dark but my safety is worth it even though a couple of men with a stun gun could easily put me in a car anytime. At least I cut the odds by 50%.
It's not just hard it's Almost impossible for a lot of company's. Your profits for each shift to to be able to do well enough to pay all the bills buy all the merch pay rent and your worker but if you don't make profit you cannot survive.
I agree 3rd shifts should always be atleast 2 people.
I worked 3rd shift at a 24hr dinner for about 9 yrs.
It was always policy that we had atleast 2 people (a cook & a waitress) on every shift.
I have never been robbed there but many of our locations have been robbed & have had several shootings.
I haven't been able to return since we reopened from the COVID shut down because I have been very sick but they are now slacking on that policy.
They are running 1 person only 3rds when they have to & that is so unsafe & uncalled for.
I understand it's about profit to them but it just isn't safe for an employee to be alone at night.
If you aren't running the numbers to be profitable & keep your people safe then just close over night.
I also worked 3rd as a 2nd job at a different 24 dinner for a while.
I had to call out one Wed night because something was wrong with my car.
They got robbed that night & the cook who was a good friend & a great guy was shot several times. (He did survive) The waitress ran out the back door to a gas station beside the dinner for help. The robbers got away with $322. They almost took his life for $322!
I never went back after that & I got my concealed carry permit.
3rd shift can be scary enough as it is.
No one wants to get killed esp at/for a job that would have them replaced before they are even in the ground.
@@DawnDiggetyNoDoubt if they can't afford it they shouldn't be open then.
You were sure right that this was so hard to listen to, but you did an amazing job telling us about this horrible horrible disgusting crumb of the earth and your passion and disgust for him made it a lot easier for me to listen. I find it comforting when you who tell these stories express your outrage as we feel at home. Thank you for all you do….
Xoxo
Man, I'm gonna put the timestamp to skip that sorry excuses little poor me speech. Gross. I LOVE your passion in this video. To hell with be politically correct. This is the Rachel I love! It's been so amazing watching you come into your own with these videos. You've come so far and I'm so happy to have been apart of it. 💜
You’re so sweet! Thank you for being here with me ❤️
I live in this area, I was a station manager during this time. I BEGGED to get us more coverage on ALL shifts. Corporations care more about their pockets than people's lives. So sad.
Love your passion!! And I agree completely about worker safety. When I was 19 I worked in a store in downtown Boston and I was alone and had to make a deposit to the bank after dark. In hindsight that is pure craziness! I would never want my 20 year old daughter to agree to a job like that!
I worked at a Circle K overnight shift in one of the worst areas of Phoenix by myself when I was 22. I freak out just thinking of my daughters working a job like that. My mom must have been scared.... Hindsight really is 20/20!
@@AbsyntheAndTears glad you were safe and lived to tell about it. I’m originally from Ohio and my mom had no idea what a big city like Boston was truly like! These companies truly just care about profit. I was scheduled many times alone including opening the store alone on Sundays. The worst was carrying a bag full of cash at night to the bank drop box!
That 911 call is heart breaking.
"I hope he's having the roughest time in prison.... if you know what I'm saying"
Ahaha, love it
Wow, Michelle and Mark did awesome! Omg, they tried so hard to save her.
They really did try to hard. The call is even longer than what I played, I cut out a few minutes of them just grunting and trying to save her. But they tried so very hard
i’m saying a prayer for that 16 year old girl. it was a bad situation and i’m so glad she survived. it must be a heavy weight to carry having that happen to you. i’m glad she got away and that sicko got caught. i’m also praying for the families of the murdered women... this is so sad and upsetting.
I used to work at a lions den(adult store) and had to close at midnight, clean up then leave at 1am. There were good cameras and a panic button and my manager just had me leave the trash bag by the back door so I wouldn't have to go outside. And I parked literally inches from the employee entrance door. There was one night I got a little weirded out bc this big man(I'm 5 ft 100lbs) was in the store clearly not interested in buying anything but this woman came in so I went over to her and she said I'm staying here until that man leaves, somethings not right with him. He eventually left and she stayed a while then left. Shoutout to considerate people looking out for one another!
Wow that’s awesome that she did that. Love seeing good in people.
Rebecca was my basketball coach in elementary school and I was friends with her daughter. This just popped up on my timeline and I was surprised anyone had covered the story besides in Muskegon. Even to this day, I remember not being able to believe it when I heard what happened and still pray for her family everyday. Jeffrey Willis is a horror story around town, but these women’s stories should be a lesson to everyone and will never be forgotten.
Former deputy here who is now a stay at home. I listen to these while cleaning house..
You did a fantastic job relaying these cases. Thank you for picking one that hasn't already been retold 100x.
I am in recovery for my hair when addiction and I really appreciate how you didn’t make this whole thing about how one of the victims was dealing with that. You have so much respect for people and I really admire that about you and you’re so strong the way you handle these cases is beautiful and you’re so awesome
Such a scary and sick case. Rachel, you are so amazing at relaying the case such that we get all the information but at the same time you are able to be so respectful to the victims, you are doing them justice, good on you. What you are doing is so important ❤️
I am thoroughly enjoying your videos, Rachel. Your channel has quickly become one of my favorites regarding true crime. You're awesome for putting so much detail into these, and I'm glad you got away from that grocery store!
If you can't afford to pay your employees minimum wage (which is still below what it should be based on cost of living AND productivity) then you can't afford to own a business. Period. No qualifiers.
That 911 call was absolutely heartbreaking
Rachel Shannon keeping it coming with the great content and lesser known cases. Much appreciated.
At least she wasn't alone,and had people who truly cared and tried to help her. I would hope that if it was my child, that someone would do the same. No one wants this to happen to anyone we love, but I always feel much worse for them when they pass away all alone. Maybe it's weird, but it just makes me feel better when there's someone with them that actually cares..
This is so sad. The couple trying so hard to save Rebecca, and the guy sounded so panicked. And honestly, the 911 operator did good too. She was trying to keep him calm and was so ready to try and help them help Rebecca
My first job at age 16 was at a Shell gas station. When I first got hired I was told I would not ever be scheduled at night by myself. However after working there for a while I started to be scheduled later and later. Finally being scheduled to work alone after 11pm. My father would not have it and insisted that I quite. Then I felt like he was trying to control my life , being way over protective and all that other dramatic stuff we think as teenagers. Lol. Now I’m so thankful I have parents who love me and did all they could to keep me safe.
Great work Rachel. This is such a horrifying case. So thankful the 16 year old was able to get away and help catch that monster. I do still pray Jessica’s body will be found. I can’t imagine the pain both families have gone through.
Love you Rachel !
I like to hear you "ramble" about topics that you're passionate about, that's part of why I watch you, I can tell you have a big heart and are passionate about the topics/cases you cover. If I just wanted to hear the facts with no emotion behind it I could just watch the news! Ramble on girl 😋
I know this story well, as I live in the area. I broke down in tears listening to the 911 call.
Out there on Automobile Rd, there are a lot of wooded areas where people hunt and target practice. A gunshot would not draw any attention.
My heart goes out to all the families of these victims and may them rest in peace. What a terrible tragedy!
Thank you for the upload, Rachel! I really wish your channel would grow bigger because you deserve it. Take care!
I live an hour north of Muskegon and have family and friends there. I travel there often for work. I am impressed with the thorough job the police did handling evidence in this case. I haven’t heard better, truly. Want to recognize those in law enforcement out there and especially those who worked these cases. Everyone talks when they fumble. But not when they nail it.
bless mark and michelle man, real saints to go to that length to help a total stranger
I saw this case covered on A&E. You have done a much better job telling their story and honoring their memory!
What a great video! I can’t believe I have never heard this story in full! Didn’t realize they solved the gas station abduction! It’s always so encouraging to hear that a family gets closure. Thanks to an amazing, strong, quick thinking 16 year old girl three families were able to get justice. And im sure countless of other lives were saved! Amazing!
Agreed! She helped solve 2 murder cases, but also probably prevented even more murders and violence
I happen to know the 16 year old personally. She received a Medal of Honor from the city of Muskegon for her bravery
This happened not far my hometown, thank you for covering! I’ve been requesting countless channels to cover Jess only to be ignored
That sketch was dead on, that manager did a great job describing him, I’m surprised not even one person called in & said they thought it was Jeffrey, especially the coworker that noticed all the scratches on him. I’m assuming no one did bc surely the police would’ve looked into everyone since they had absolutely no leads. I’d hate to find out that someone actually did give them his name & they did nothing 🤦🏻♀️
Yeah, no surveillance cameras within the actual store? What year was this??
EDIT: Okay, it was a while back. Hopefully that proposed law will come into play anywhere it's not soon.
It wasn't that long and I'm not making excuses for these jerks who run those businesses! From at least the 70s (and likely earlier), major stores had SERIOUS HEAVY DUTY security systems. Prior to that most companies would at least have some little camera. We're not talking about the olden days, so no, there is no excuse.
Its sad that businesses have to have laws made to force them to do the right things to protect the people who work for them. I work in federal law enforcement. My usual job is mentally draining and so at times we are "cycled" off the taskforce for an amount of time. Due to My background and education I am often given the job of going thru files of people who have life w/o parole or death sentences and have exhausted their appeals. I go and try to convince them to do the right thing and give their victims back to their families. I'm not sure why they think this is somehow a "break" from difficult work as it's heartbreaking. However occasionally someone gives in and we are able to give a family something to lay to rest and to give them the closure of being able to do that. Closure is a term that rarely fits as I've never seen a family really do a lot better but I guess with time. For most it's having proof as regardless of what the evidence says they always seem to hold on to a small bit of both hope and horror that their loved one may still be alive. I think this POS kidnapped the woman found on the road and violated her. She somehow got away on that road and he killed her leaving her belongings nearby
He likely was concerned about getting caught moving her body and maybe even thought it would get more attention. For that matter he could have been nearby watching as she was found. I truly hope that every single day is pure hell for him. I hope he is not being protected but is in genpop and everyone knows what he did. Lastly...did I hear that POS say the teenaged girl who is the hero of this story had a sealed juvenile record? If so how in the hell does that have a thing to do with what he did to her? He is suggesting she did something to him?? He is simply another piece of trash blowing around the prison. (Take that however you want)
Hello Beautiful! Thank you for sharing these victims stories, and with compassion and empathy. 💜
Hearing that phone call brought me to tears. Finding someone clinging to life and then having to see her like that. Then to do cpr. Exstremley traumatic. Im so sorry for everyone involved
I’m sorry but I fast forward through his spiel because I was so sick of him already and didn’t want to hear anything he said, lying and proclaiming innocence. The police didn’t put all this evidence on his computer and they certainly didn’t plan for him to kidnap a 16 year old girl and play a “prank” on her.
I did too...I just couldn't stand listening to his BS any longer.
Absolutely understandable. I was rolling my eyes sitting through editing it
@@RachelShannon I find it disgusting that he made everyone listen to him but when the victim impact statements were made, he didn’t want to listen!!!! What an ASS! (I would call him more but I don’t know what I’m allowed to say in here!)
( oh my gosh I hate it when the text is changed after I send!!!) I was saying, me too... I couldn't listen, that guy does not deserve a moment of my time.
Yup same. Not wasting my time on him.
Ok, the couple on the 911 call though. Actual angels.
❤❤❤Thank you!❤❤❤Apology for over posting 😊😊😊I am a survivor that walked the coals, I know the killer mind too well😢😢😢
This is only an hour from me, glad to see it being covered!
Rachel,
Thank you for all the hard work you do to share the victims and their family’s stories.
Omg that girl stopped a serial killer! I hope she knows this. Who knows how many more lives that disgusting man would’ve taken. I’m so glad she got away and got this sicko locked up.
I've heard this story told by Mike from That Chapter, who is amazing. But i really appreciate the fact that Rebecca has a different way of telling the story and adds all the details most tellers have left out. I'm a fan!!
So you’re telling me he got to say all that crap in the court room then refused to listen to what they had to say!?!?! 🤬 omg! That’s infuriating!! I’m so glad that law passed, they should have to listen to their victims & family
Thank you for covering this case. I live about 15 minutes from this gas station. I quit working my 3rd shift gas station job after this happened.
He's a narcissistic monster!!!!! I hope he NEVER breathes a free breath of air again. His address to the court made me physically ill.
That 911 call was heartbreaking i literally started crying. I feel so bad for Michelle and her husband having to go thru that.
I love your videos thank you for sharing their stories 😊❤️
Poor Michelle. Her voice was so freaked out, trying to help Rebecca.
Randomly came across your channel as I was starting to get into true crime and I'm so happy I did! I love how you tell the story and how respectful you are to the memory of the victim. I also appreciate you putting solved in the title! Sometimes I can't handle unsolved crimes and this helps when binging your channel!
I enjoy the rambling. You did a great job in this video. thorough, detailed, passionate and compassionate.
I don’t know how people like this man can get up in front of a court and declare their supposed innocence and accuse others of framing them. The pure nerve.
Thank you for great coverage! Prayers🙏
You are amazing!!! Your personal experience in this case is sooo helpful for young women everywhere!!!
As a small business owner I really appreciate what you said, and couldn't agree more. Having another night shift employee will sometimes be unprofitable but you'll sleep much better at night knowing there's two there to watch out for each other. A 12-5am shift can't be that expensive, averaging around $1600 to 2100 a month for that extra night employee. And if it's really unprofitable just close at midnight, 2am max when you can't sell beer anymore.
My first time commenting though I've watched many videos. You are by far the best true crime you tuber. Keep up the excellent work!!! ❤
Good for you Rachel for sticking to your convictions and wanting to stay safe if they back on their word about sending you out late at night to gather carts
This happened in my hometown and I’ve never seen anyone cover the story so thank you so much ❤️ prayers every day they find Jessica’s body 🥺
Thank you for being so brave I hope you have gotten the help you needed after the horrific event that you went through through your bravery you were able to have two murders solved so that jessica and rebbeca’s were able to get justice
Thank you for doing this case. I remember when this happened. It was terrible. No one knew where Jessica was and the case went cold. Thank you.
Perfect timing... thanks for the upload!
I like ur channel so many case's I have not heard I like hearing case's that ain't been told before x