Derick's mom will regret that decision to let Derick walk alone that awful day forever. 💔

I feel awful for Derrick’s mother. I can’t imagine the guilt she has felt for almost 30 years. I was a teenager around that time. It was more common to let kids play in the neighborhood. Four seems young but my mom let me walk alone to kindergarten at 5. Thank God I survived.

@breezystl777

Жыл бұрын

I was about to ask about this. I was younger than Derrick Robie when this happened, and don't remember many parents letting their kids run around unsupervised at 4 years old. But then again, I do remember running around unsupervised at 6 or 7 years old. Crazy how times have changed.

@jamiepark8359

Жыл бұрын

I grew up in the 80s and 90s and my parents wouldn't just let us Roam the neighborhood without supervision. Alot of adults preyed on kids back then sexually Not so much Homicidal but most definitely alot of child molesting going on back then

@dyanshane

Жыл бұрын

My son was born in 1991. Sorry but no, it was not common at all to let a 4 year old walk alone to a park then. We had many predator's then as now, maybe even more so for it was easier for them then. No one let there kindergarten child walk alone either.

@dyanshane

Жыл бұрын

@@jamiepark8359 YES! Because it was easier for them to stalk and prey on children. No camera's all over, no internet phones, no photos. It was worse than now.

@breezystl777

Жыл бұрын

@@dyanshane i was born in '91 as well and live in St. Louis. I'm pretty sure my parents werent taking unnecessary risks, but i was still allowed to run around and play wherever with the other neighborhood kids. we just had to get our asses home if there were gunshots or when the street lights came on

I was picked on and bullied as a kid but it didn't make me mad at the world or want to kill anyone, let alone a kid younger and smaller than me. This is sad.

There is no way I would of let my 4 year old go to the park on their own. Don't care if it was next door. You don't know what kind of people are lurking about. Thanks for sharing. RIP little man and Merry Christmas Harmon 🙂👍💖

@InfamousCrimeLocations

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly chris! 4 is too young to go places alone.

@hambam7533

Жыл бұрын

Got that right

@pameversole5886

Жыл бұрын

I know it seems unbelievable but in that small town in 1993, everyone knew everyone & nothing like that had ever happened. I remember people talking about how mature he acted for his age & I believe he was taller than most his age. I know the coaches all talked about him being a “natural” at sports & so well liked by the kids & adults alike. (He was everything Eric wasn’t or could ever be.) He had begged his Mom to let him walk to the ball park by himself, like most of his friends were doing. I think maybe his younger sibling was sick that morning, but I can’t swear to that…but I believe that seemed to have been a part of her decision. You can bet that poor woman goes through hell every day blaming herself 🥹. I’m the oldest of two, both born in the ‘70’s and in a small town. Just remembering things we were allowed to do at ages 6 & 3 makes my stomach drop all these years later! And I guess it caused me to keep a closer eye on mine.

@chasityyork1240

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, me neither. How many times have we heard a parent of a missing child say that they looked away for only a few seconds and they were gone?? That's all it takes! These sickos know what they're doing!😥

@aliciasimmons8473

Жыл бұрын

@@pameversole5886 yes it was said the baby was being fussy and he didnt want to wait wanted to get to the park so his mom let him go

At 4 years old, no way. She made a terrible mistake in allowing her child to go alone and it ended in the child’s death. So tragic . RIP little Derrick

I remember this case! I can't believe they let him go. I have a 4 year old nephew.

RIP to little Derek. You will never be forgotten ❤️ 🙏 🤲

RIP little Derrick may you never be forgotten. Rest in the arms of our Lord....😔🙏

I was 4 in 1983 and I was allowed to play in the neighborhood and even ride my bike to the club pool. If you passed the swim test you could be 4 and go alone. These were different times and almost all of us survived. Shaming the mom is disgusting. I’m sure all of you are perfect parents who are sending hate to that mom.

@shaunstrasser1

Жыл бұрын

Same when I lived in Hawaii. As long as I don't try to cross the busy road in front of my house I could go play with the other children on my own that was I 1973.

@Queeniej53054

Жыл бұрын

It was in 1993 and children should be supervised.

@maryowens8763

Жыл бұрын

April Nieto.. where do you see hate toward the mother? Or are you just dreaming?

@Aprilsquest1979

Жыл бұрын

@@maryowens8763 do you know how to read comments? You read mine. Geez 🙄

@maryowens8763

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I’ve had 2 eye surgery’s this week, I guess I shouldn’t be on here.

Derrick and my son are 9 months apart. I was always scared to let him out of my sight, because of awful things like this. I see the comments blaming the mom, I don't think she's a terrible mother, but had a serious lack of good judgement that day. I'm sure she is living in her own hell, and has to live with that guilt every day of her life. Rip little Derrick. Eric Smith should have never gotten out! You can't fix sick in the brain. I pray he never has kids

Derrick's life was snuffed out at 4 years old, and this monster is allowed to walk the streets now a free man??? Talk about great justice for that poor little boy and his family. Makes me sick! Hope you have a good Christmas bro 🎄✌️

He still looks angry. Rest easy Derek.

@saintsinner7565

Жыл бұрын

Next news will be he killed a woman

Eric Smith is out of prison. What happened to Derick is just horrible

@supercoolyguy

Жыл бұрын

Now, I would pick on Smith constantly: "Hey Smith, you're weird looking" "Hey Smith, How was prison" "Hey Smith, Bet you couldn't take a 4yr old"

@Epicmango7

Жыл бұрын

@@supercoolyguy I wouldn't mess with a murderer with rage issues but to be fair I don't know if he still has those issues

@guscurren7701

Жыл бұрын

@@Epicmango7yeah because murderers eventually lose all inhibitions to kill. Wake up

@rodolfotsang4327

Жыл бұрын

How is he out

I can't believe Smith was released.

@InfamousCrimeLocations

Жыл бұрын

I was very shocked when I heard that. All we can do is hope/pray he doesn't do anything to anyone ever again. Pretty scary though

@jj-if6it

Жыл бұрын

I think because he was so young at the time, it's different from being an adult. In my country sentences are far too short and adults can get out after 20 years with no remorse. At least Smith seems to show remorse and empathy now

@leo29hornsfan

11 ай бұрын

@@jj-if6ithe wrote a letter to the Robie’s years later when he was into his adult years expressing how sorry he was and that if he could change places with Derek he would in a second. Yes people do bash Eric and is shocked how he’s out, but despite his horrific actions he simply was a kid also and was extremely remorseful for what he did. Eric Smith now lives in Flushing NY working a steady job and just your average citizen.

@MGC4567

2 ай бұрын

If I was the judge, I would’ve sentenced him to prison forever

@churchgirl5552

2 ай бұрын

do you think he'll kill again 😱 ya know what? I'm scared

What a beautiful, heartfelt ♥️ yet bittersweet memorial. This story just rips your heart out 💔 Eric says he is a changed man but once you harbor that kind of anger and hatred it always lurks somewhere deep within

I remember when this happened well. Just heartbreaking.

I was constantly bullied every single day but I never killed anyone. So sad! RIP Little Angel! 😇💔🙏

@Aribbonofsoundmen

Жыл бұрын

I think I remember bullying you, sorry about that 😔

@Scorpio45Libra

Жыл бұрын

@@Aribbonofsoundmen I don't really dwell on it so I wouldn't know if you did or not, but either way I've moved past all that business. 🙂💖

I am from that area of upstate NY. This case was huge that year. Eric looked around for a rock the size of Derek's head. It was an absolutely brutal crime. People thought it was a serial killer at first.

Hard to imagine another little boy committed such a horrific crime! So sad…and for him to be out with the potential to commit another crime against a child is sickening. I don’t see how you can possibly rehabilitate anyone capable of such a thing

@Fcreceptor

Жыл бұрын

You’d be surprised how many evil kids exist. I was stuck working the pediatric kids unit when I did psych and we had a lot of kids who killed animals and said things that pointed toward criminal behavior. They were like 7 years old. Some of them wanted to kill their parents or had been caught with knives in their siblings rooms. And it was a small unit. We had around 6 kids at a time.

@davidfrehlini968

Жыл бұрын

Jamie Drago. Hello. He was kept in SPC isolation the whole time he was locked up.

@jamiedragoo1574

Жыл бұрын

@@davidfrehlini968 what was the reason for that?

@wavxy7454

Жыл бұрын

@@Fcreceptor yup I was in a psych ward for my own anxiety’s and there was a little girl like the age of 10 completely died hair she had a blank look on her face and she had lots of eye black. She would sit still for hours I overheard her talking to a social worker. She was on Xanax, weed, and her dad would pour alcohol in her cereal. She kept yelling “I’m gonna kill you all!” Thought we were all evil witches trying to poison her eventually she was admitted and I never saw her again but there is some wicked kids out there

Hard to believe Derek's killer is a free man now. He wants to get married and have kids, too. Not sure how I feel about that. 😬😨🤯

A mother’s heart was broken forever - I suppose the murderer will have his own child one day . Horrible

@Lushus40

Жыл бұрын

I hope not

One of the most horrifying cases ...this is such a traumatic incident happening to this child....Eric still has that evil look in his eyes. The bullying is just an excuse...lots of people get bullied and they don't go on to murder...Thanks Harmin ...Merry Christmas and I wish ypu a sucessful New Year. Stay safe ...Peace.

@chrisfitch4463

Жыл бұрын

I was bullied when I was a kitchen assistant but I didn't use it as a excuse I've never killed anyone. The murderer (can't bring myself to say his name) is now free and says he's changed. He can get on with his life but little Derrick can't. It makes me so mad 😡 Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🙂

@Teddi-6

Жыл бұрын

Eric still gives me a chill.

@ShabanandHailey

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisfitch4463 Thankyou so much...and don't let the bad experience get you down...if anything it makes you stronger...Merry Christmas to you and yours too ...Blessings...stay safe.

@desialley2754

Жыл бұрын

He also SA him so what's the excuse for that???

@nedrabezak1825

Жыл бұрын

Yes but that bully crap is so crushing and if these kids do not get help from being bullied and no one does nothing about it then it can very turn to murder and most bullies go under the radar and the adults make up excuses for these same bullies even today they just sweep it under the rug it's very said

Thank you Harmin for your consistent uploads. Merry Christmas! Greetings from Germany!

@InfamousCrimeLocations

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 I am definitely trying my best to stay consistent. Thanks again 😀👍

@Zoubirking-1970

Жыл бұрын

@handan what’s about crimes in Germany

I remember this pretty well. I lived in a very safe neighborhood but it doesn't really matter because there's evil just about everywhere. I don't blame his mom at all...she suffered enough to point the finger at anyone but the person who took this sweet little boys life. What a heartbreaking story this was. You'll never be forgotten Derik Robbie. RIP sweet angel. 🙏

Back in 1999, there was a Law & Order episode about a young 10 year old who killed a young boy. Just like this case.

@katiebrown5407

Жыл бұрын

Thats what Law and Order bases their whole show on for years now."Rip from the headlines".

Big thank you Harmin for telling us all about poor little Derek as always you tell it with compassion and kindness and understanding that's why we all love your channel and i would like to take the time out to appreciate all the hard work that you put into making all these videos as always you put in a 💯 percent in all your videos and not forgetting all the traveling you put into making all these videos as well we can't thank you enough for doing all these videos 💯👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

This is why parents should always accompany their children to the park. It is not safe for children that young to be left alone.

What kind of mother would let there 4 year old walk to the park by themself. Sad sad story, may God have mercy on her soul.

@LindaFromSeaAtTull

Жыл бұрын

*their

That's a tough one that to cover. Little Derek rest in peace sweet angel. Gone and never forgotten! xx

We can only pray Eric doesn't kill again.

@InfamousCrimeLocations

Жыл бұрын

100% agreed! He may have said he's changed but who knows if that is true.

I couldn't ever let a 4 year old go any where with out a trusted adult

4 years old is way too young to be alone.

Omg 4? I would never leave a 4 year old alone, i dont care what year it was. Omg

Unfortunately, it's never been safe for little kids to go anywhere by themselves. I feel sorry for the mom as she probably still carries guilt for what happened to Derrick. Now, on top of that, she has to deal with the knowledge her son's killer is free again. Adult Eric Smith still gives me the creeps. If the eyes are indeed a window to the soul...Condolences to Derrick's family. Nice work, Harmin!

@martinamoskale2445

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same about his eyes being so cold then and now.

Thank you Harmin for doing this case and making it all about Derrick instead of the villain. Every story I've seen in this features the villain don't want to say his name. Bless you Harmin. Great content as always.

REST IN PEACE. Merry christmas to you and yours!

@robinlanier6886

Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Sally! ☺

I would never let my 4 year old walk anywhere alone. I do not understand how his mother could think that was ok. At 4 years old he was still a baby and should never of been allowed to be by himself. My daughters are 35 and 30 and it is still not safe for them to walk the streets alone. Children and adults are kidnapped every day. There are awful people out there in the world. This case broke my heart all those years ago and still breaks my heart. The horror that poor baby must of went through for the last few minutes of his life. It just breaks your heart. I can not believe they let that monster that murdered him out of prison. No matter how much he has changed it doesn't change the fact that he brutally murdered this poor innocent baby. It is not fair that he gets to walk free but this little guy can never get his life back. Just makes me sick. Thank you for doing this video Harmon. RIP to this little guy. Merry Christmas Harmon.

Hi Harmin from New Zealand. Love your videos, so well done. Thank you. 🇳🇿

You have to be a sadistic POS to torture and murder a 4-year-old baby. I would not let a 4-year-old out in the yard by himself much less walk anywhere alone!

This story is sad all around. Thank u for showing this.

I remember a part of the trial where a veteran detective broke down on the stand describing what happened to that little boy, Derek. Psychopath should have never been let out. One was given early release over several months ago, because doctors said he wasn't a threat, and he just killed another woman, again. The killer (Eric the Red) knew how to play victim to say to get himself released. These inmates have nothing but time on their hands to get into the law library, and come up with some lies and victimhood to get themselves out.

4 years old and Mommy let him go to the park by himself?? Wow! I wouldn't let my 4 year old go to the end of the driveway without me being with them.

What kind of Mother let's a 4 year old wander off on his own? I hope she was arrested for child endangerment and neglect.

What a sick thing to do to a little boy Rip to him and I bet he is probably a angel 😇😇😇😇

Very sad case Harmin. You do these stories so well, with compassion and emotion that reaches out to us. RIP Derek 🙏 I for one hope that you are never forgotten. His mom made a terrible mistake that day to let her son go out on his own something I would never have done when my children were only 4 years old. It’s always the same they say we learn by our mistakes. I send my condolences to his mom and family I hope she has found some peace because that decision changed their lives forever. 👊👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

I'm sorry but allowing a 4 year old to walk alone? A 4 year old???

@InfamousCrimeLocations

Жыл бұрын

Definitely would not be something I would ever be ok with. Incredibly tragic story. Thank you Rachel for watching. 🙌👍

@shadowwolf9503

Жыл бұрын

I was raised in a small, rural Indiana town until we moved to a small farm when I was 8. Mom would let me walk to the barber shop by myself when I was 4. It was just right down the road from our house. I was allowed to pretty much walk and play all over town when I was 6. And so were most kids. I would even walk to the grocery store and buy Mom's cigarettes. But that is just how it was in the early 70's around here.

@Hellenicheavymetal

Жыл бұрын

@@shadowwolf9503 yeah i was 5 when my mom let me go down the road to the park in the 80's but it was a very safe small neighborhood. These days i dont think anywhere is safe to do that.

Thank you for all of the touching stories you share.

Very nice video Harmin. Thank you for telling us his story. Have a Happy 2023 and stay safe on your journey.

That's so awful. One child killing another child. It shouldn't be. People think bullying isn't a big thing but this is proof that it mentally damages some. R.I.P precious little Derek

Welcome to my home area Harmon. Rip sweet Derek Robie

August 2 me + my twin sis Dawn's birthday 🥳🥳🥳 so so ❤️❤️❤️ and tragic 😭😭😭 Thanks Harmin for another fantastic video 👍 Merry Christmas 🌲🌲🌲 from me and my twin Dawn stay safe out there Harmin 😁👍💕💕🥰🥰

Hi Harmin. Great coverage on this tragic case. I would NEVER let my four year old go off on his own. Thank you for covering this. It's a hard one to watch. Merry Christmas ❣️🎄🧑‍🎄☃️🎀🎁 He kills a child and is free?!? He's a changed man?!?! Prison "changes" everyone. 🤬 Congratulations on hitting over a 100,000 subscribers ❣️

@martinamoskale2445

Жыл бұрын

Prison has certainly changed him. I doubt for the better though...

Merry Christmas Harmin Stay safe. Thanks for all the videos you do. Great work.

Hi Harmin. I remember this story and the very first thing I thought was why would that mother let her four year old walk anywhere never mind down the road by himself? I wish Eric was still in jail. As far as him saying that the 13 year old was angry and he isn't that kid anymore , is time will tell. Tell that poor mother everyday that and I bet he wished he never got of prison. I would be one fighting bit*h if that was me. Rip little one✝️🕊. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Harmin🎄⛄❄🧤🧣⛸

I live in the town right next to Savona, I remember this happening, its a great video but the only thing you got wrong was where the statue is, thats where Derricks body was found at, I'm glad you tackled this case because being from the area I didnt wanna do it on my youtube channel, I would love to collab with you someday...Great video

I don't care if the park was across the street I'm not letting my 4 year old child go no were by there self, or I'm watching them until they get were there going, R I P LITTLE ANGEL😇

Harmon, such a sad story and I do remember this, too. RIP Derrick and thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas Harmon!

So sad! Take good care care Harmin! Best wishes from Birmingham UK

Who the hell let's a 4 year old even play in their yard alone much less walk to a park alone???? Unbelievable!!

Just subscribed to your channel. Wow.....heartbreaking. I love your commentary also. Great job 👍🏿

Wishing you n Joel n your families a very very happy Christmas. I love both channels so much. Thank you. See u 2023!

@RM-mm4jr

Жыл бұрын

❤ From Australia

Of what guilt the boy was killed. Thanks for this investigation.

Thank you for this great video. I’ve been wanting to see his resting place. It’s crazy that Eric is on parole now. 😢

So very heartbreaking. 💔 Thank you for all of your hard work. *It has been an honor to watch you all of these years!* *You are an amazing young Man!* Always praying for travelling Mercies for you, my Friend! 🙂👍🌹❣️🌹 *God Bless you!*

Hey Harmin! ❤️

Merry Christmas to you Harmon and your loved ones.

I remember this story such a sad tragic story for sure. Things were so different back then. Still I wouldn't let my child at a young tender age go anywhere without me for sure. Thank you for sharing Harmon. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy healthy New Year

Merry Christmas, Harmin!

My heart goes out to his parents so much on this. Being close to the same age as him, I grew up in a nice community just like he did. Parents always let their kids out in the neighborhood, so this could have happened to anyone. I really hope his parents have found some peace and I truly hope they don’t blame themselves. May that precious angel Rest In Peace and I hope that Eric has turned things around and that he has found constructive ways of dealing with his anger. Thank you Harmin, for covering this story so well as usual.

Heyyy harmin merry Christmas sweetie 🧡💜

DERRICK JOSEPH ROBIE RIP💐🌻🌹🌷🏏🧸💞💜❤️

Hi Harmin 🙋🏽. good to see you today ‼️

What kind of mother would let a young child out alone. She should be accountable as well .

Hi Harmin 👋. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

Crying. Thank you Eric.

My little brother at 3 years old wandered out of our yard and crossed actual railroad tracks that landed him at a nearby Jack in the Box! They fed him fries and called my Dad. Back in the 70’s it seemed safer but it wasn’t that far off from this crime if you think about it. I have an 8 year old granddaughter and I’m terrified everyday with the country we are living in.

"That's not who I am." Really!?!? I have a 4 year old nephew and this story has sickened me and to see that this person and walking the streets, enjoying life when an innocent 4 year olds life was taken. Little Derrick will forever be 4. Heartbreaking

i can't get over how stupid his mother was letting him go alone at 4

Sad story from Margaret P from England Merry Xmas

I still remember this when it first came out and Peter Jennnings reported on it. Im sure Derrick is looking down smiling on you, and im sure his parents are thanking you for keeping his memory alive. God bless.

Hey Harmon,you look cool with beard.. Anyway love all your videos.

Good you showing how they look so we can be more careful

Absolutely heartbreaking 💔

Another great video Thanks for always putting in your very best Yes I’m sure the mom will always regret letting her son go by himself. I was over the top and still am with my twins and they are nearly 18 But I think it’s better to be over protective. May God continue helping the family. I agree with you that the monster should still be in jail

4 years old! I would never let my child at that young age to walk alone down the street. I don't care how close it was from the house.

Well done Harmon, with grace and class. It’s nice to see so many memorials for little Derrick Robie. 4 yrs old is too young to let a child go anywhere by themselves. Sadly it makes them a target for the crazies that lurk around. Rest In Peace sweetie! 🙏

im sorry but i have a 4 yr old daughter and i dont care if i live next to the park. Robbie should of never be allowed to be alone at 4 years old, even if he knew the area, he was only 4 yrs old, not old enough to comprehend

Harmin that's the sadest story iv ever heard .poor little Derrick that's so unfair he was only a baby and so innocent .got rest his sole.I could see it affected you at the end of the video and I wouldn't blame you that was hard to do .look after yourself harmin😔x

Hello Infamous Furriends 👋🐾

@InfamousCrimeLocations

Жыл бұрын

Hey Mary and friends🐈‍⬛🐈 Should have one more video before Christmas but just wanted to say that I hope you have a nice, fun and safe holiday/Christmas 🎄🎄🎅

@MaryClareVideos

Жыл бұрын

@@InfamousCrimeLocations Merry Christmas Harmin and Thank you! 🎅 🎄 ❤

Man, this case always made me incredibly sad..just relived it in my mind all over again😢. I agree with Harmin regarding Eric Smith. He should still be behind bars for this senseless act cruelty against an innocent 4 yo child...

Very sad! With the crime rate the way it is, doesn’t matter how old you are, you need to buddy up with someone and not head off alone. At four years old, Robbie was still a baby. Robbie was way to young to not have adult supervision. Shame on the parents, but It’s 100% Eric’s fault.

No 4 year old should be allowed to go anywhere on his or her own, not even to a friends house to play.

I have 2 grand children who are 4 years old. My heart breaks for Derek's family

I would Never Leave My Kid Alone like that!!!!! OMG, They let that Psycho Man Released?!!!!

I lived in N.Y. State at the time little Derrick was murdered. It was such a sad thing for that sweet little guy. It's a shame that they let that killer out. I don't believe he's changed.

I remember this case very well. Very sad, I live in Corning just 10 minutes away.

THAT MONSTER 😈👿 SHOULD HAVE NEVER GOTTEN OUT OF PRISON 😡😡🤬🤬 Thanks For Sharing 😢💔

What a beautiful little boy , God BLESS THIS ANGEL

Eric Smith is a free man as we watch this..

So sad will never forget about this baby Rip