Dad Tries NOT TO CRY On Phone With Missing 8 YO Daughter | The Case of Mary & Beth Stauffer
“I'm not saying it's right, I know it's not right, but that's the way I've chosen it.”
On June 15th 1980, 8 year old Beth Stauffer calls her dad to wish him a happy father’s day, the first clue police got after she went missing on May 16th. After quickly hanging up, she returns to the tiny closet where her and her mother Mary have been chained and imprisoned by an obsessed man who has been stalking Mary for years. The captor, Ming Sen Shiue, believes that the longer they are kidnapped, the more chances Mary, his 9th grade teacher, will eventually fall in love with him. “Will we go home?” In the dark, frightened Beth asks her mom. At that moment, Mary, knowing deep in her heart of hearts they might not be able to leave ever, promises Beth with a yes.
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Mary and Beth are true survivors! They kept it together until they could escape and then they didn't allow this tragedy to define the rest of their lives. Such strong, positive human beings!
@mariamaria2751
Жыл бұрын
How did he choke her in court is almost as crazy
@saras.5488
Жыл бұрын
@@mariamaria2751 I’m kvm v ?? ?xxb.
@toychica4274
Жыл бұрын
I can probably imagine after that call he broke .I would start smashing everything if I can't find me kids .he had not just his daughter but his wife too!!
@allenhaywood9608
Жыл бұрын
@@mariamaria2751 choke? He fishboned her with a fucking knife
@aiku111
Жыл бұрын
I agree, however survivors who can't clearly see a brighter day don't deserve to be shunned. I know we all like happy endings but no one's life is a movie. I can promise you these two women haven't just moved on but like the narrator says "There is a life worth living". On a side note, I'm spiritual, so I believe people like Mary and Beth are mb chosen to go through this type of pain to help keep hope/strength alive within others or to keep others from suffering. I feel there's more to depraved crimes than just horror and cruelty. Check out the full case of Amyjane Brandhagen. As someone majoring in criminal justice who's also a believer, I gain a lot of insight on the human condition and just how connected we really are from watching these cases.
How on EARTH poor Irv was able to keep his composure, on hearing the voice of his baby who had been taken weeks earlier, I cannot even imagine! What a brave father ❤️
@ZIMskol
Жыл бұрын
Can hear his voice trembling, poor guy
@somebody4244
Жыл бұрын
Complete shock and a rush that his baby was still alive. I’m sure he crumpled when he got off the phone
@sucharita2006
Жыл бұрын
i cant imagine his emotions.. yet, how composed he is.. it at least ended well..
@maybewise
Жыл бұрын
I'm so paranoid about my own sanity, after the call, I would have worried I'd just had a paranormal experience, or mental break.
@aprilgarcia6119
Жыл бұрын
I know he was upset. But I couldn't understand why he never said 'I love you' I wouldn't be able to say it enough times
That’s so scary he stalked her for TEN YEARS before this! What a horrific and violating thing to find out.
@IzzyBizzyBooBoo
Жыл бұрын
All because she gave him a B- grade!
@peagames2002
Жыл бұрын
@@IzzyBizzyBooBoo And they say strict parenting is healthy for child's mind. Not to say it's bad but still strict parenting doesn't give child a chance to breathe when it comes with grades. Grades aren't technically anything but a proof of skill, and nobody can't be perfect with everything. My good friend was ace with all subjects, but she knew herself that she wasn't good at certain things and it didn't matter to her.
@hm5468
Жыл бұрын
@@peagames2002 grades are a proof af having had prepared for a test. It doesn’t test skills or ability. It tests if you know the answer to a question. A lot of geniuses have had average or worse performance in school.
@peagames2002
Жыл бұрын
@@hm5468 Also that. I never really gave much of attention on tests because I did them very well without keeping head on book.
@ENFPerspectives
Жыл бұрын
@@peagames2002 who says strict parenting is good?
As much as I felt sorry for them, I felt sorry too for the poor kid Jason :(. Murdered when he's only 6 years old, doesn't even have the opportunity to visit his grandparents the next day. They all don't deserve this. No one does
@skyesfallenxx
Жыл бұрын
I cried so hard when he said he was supposed to visit his grandparents the next day. Fuck I'm crying right now.
@chipgoat516
Жыл бұрын
Whats wrong with people that they leave a 6 year old alone what do they expect idc that he knows where to go and stuff he is 6 literally anything can happen to him
@charlesroseman9466
Жыл бұрын
@@chipgoat516 I'm pretty sure that was a lie. He probably killed Jason himeslf.
@inesdesplanque4816
Жыл бұрын
@@charlesroseman9466 they were talking about Jason's parents, I think. My siblings (12, 11 and 7) are allowed to play in the street too without supervision because we know most neighbours, it's scary to think you can't even play outside without the possibility of being abducted/killed...
@Noiyummi
Жыл бұрын
@@chipgoat516 I mean this was in the 80s. Some parents had let their children play out on the streets alone or go out by themselves with their friends because I think there wasn’t a lot of crime back then (or mainly it wasn’t reported a lot).
How are the police allowing this man to sneak a knife into a courtroom. These two are so strong. I can't imagine the fear of telling your daughter you may be killed.
@jademarie3055
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately this case was before they had metal detectors in court house and all the security we have now. It's sickening to remember that incidents like this are why we have the measures in place we have now.
@HelenaMikas
8 ай бұрын
@@jademarie3055 ok but body searches should have been mandatory ...
@shaksheedigitalmarketing
2 ай бұрын
I don't understand this part 17:48 who's Elizabeth and wrong person ? How did Mary escape that knife threat. What were the police doing?
That poor little girls heart probably dropped to her stomach when those boys didn't believe her when she asked for help. All glimmer of hope for escape, just came and went in an instant. Glad they survived and RIP to the poor, innocent, little boy who was in just being a curious little boy and saw something he shouldn't have. People are frickin crazy.
@TheRealCatof
Жыл бұрын
They're christians, this was all part of their "god's" plan
@0BRAINS0
Жыл бұрын
Shame on anyone that ignores the cries of a helpless child.
@JdeeGeekyGao
Жыл бұрын
I have had this happen to me as a child. I was beaten and abused by my own father and at school when another kid saw the bruises on my arms and legs and asked me "What happened?' I told him "My dad did this." He then laughed at me and went "Dad's don't do that." I sat there for five minutes kinda perplexed at what I could do after that. It was a catholic school, and the head nun found out and she helped me out, fixed me up and told me. "God doesn't stand by this behavior." Regardless my dad rocked up into church at the school the following weekend for mass and I kinda gave up on God. When I turned to my mum after I went "Mum I don't wanna go to church anymore." and she went "Okay." The only time I enter a church now is for a wedding or a funeral, but I won't do it.
@LK-pb4no
Жыл бұрын
Maybe there was some divine intervention for those boys to not believe Beth. Perhaps if they had helped at that moment Ming might have killed all of them if they didn't get far. I truly believe things happen for a reason. That moment was probably not the safest moment. It would have been tragic if these boys got killed like Jason had. My heart goes out to that little boy who was just riding his bike and was in the wrong place at the wrong time! RIP Jason!
@eonstar
Жыл бұрын
@@JdeeGeekyGao I'm so sorry that happened to you, but I wouldn't be so harsh on the child being able to comprehend a parent doing bad. You essentially told him something that went completely against his view and understanding of the world and accepting that just immediately is not really the most common/healthy thing to do. (like imagine if he just belived everything anyone told him)
The worst part of Jason being killed is that if he had just left Jason alone Jason probably wouldn’t have had good enough descriptions for them to be found. He was 6. He probably would have been confused by the whole situation and barely been any help to the investigation, they already knew what Mary’s car was. Rest In Peace baby Jason.
@deborahblackvideoediting8697
7 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. He was far too young to give any truly helpful information to the police. Probably all that he would have told his parents is that he saw a woman and girl tied in in a trunk. That wouldn't give the police a lot to go on. So sad. I can't imagine the heartache of his parents when they learned that Mary and Beth had been found, but that little Jason was not with them.
@_JustJoe
6 ай бұрын
He wanted an excuse to kill. Rest in Peace, sweet boy.
i like how they never said they 'forgave' him. they said to leave the resentment behind. dont let anyone tell you forgiveness is crucial to healing
@laurasnider8263
Жыл бұрын
I agree
@cdes1776
Жыл бұрын
Being defiant and saying, "Screw you!" works for me.
@samanthamcbay7859
Жыл бұрын
I hate the word forgiveness. Churches use it a lot and my Mum used it. People tend to used as a way to force you to not hold them accountable for what they’ve done to you. I agree that you need need to go of resentment and bitterness, because otherwise it destroys you. While you’re holding bitterness and resentment they still have power over you. But you don’t owe anyone forgiveness. You hold people accountable for their actions, and your also hold yourself accountable for your own. Accountability is everything. Finding a way to live in peace is everything.
@kittenmimi5326
Жыл бұрын
@@samanthamcbay7859 churches always try to guilt trip you by saying "god" will do the punishing Well why "he" let the kidnapping happen i n the first place eh? "He" has no place to order people around on forgiveness when "he" neglected that in the first place
@wendysimmons5906
Жыл бұрын
Actually forgiving someone is important. Not for them, for yourself. As a christian I know God will handle it. God does not cause evil. We humans do. We and we alone are responsible for the evil in this world.
You can HEAR the pure love in Irv's voice when he says " Yes, Bethie " awwww such a beautiful family. I am so glad that eventually they got to be a family again.
@EggGat
Жыл бұрын
His tone just instantly changes with pure tenderness 😭
@sparklypoet1454
Жыл бұрын
@@EggGat yessss it really does.
@berchyzgb4423
Жыл бұрын
He seems like a very sweet dad, but the way they spoke, it's like they're having a normal conversation, not the "haven't spoke in a month because you're abducted" conversation
@sparklypoet1454
Жыл бұрын
@@berchyzgb4423 yes I totally agree. My thoughts are perhaps he had been advised by Police to stay very calm and act normal if they should call home?
@truetoyourself9104
Жыл бұрын
@@berchyzgb4423 yes maybe to let the daughter speak clearly and calm. And there is his son in the house too, maybe dad doesn't want him to worry
As if everything wasn't horrifying enough, can you imagine finding out this monster had been watching you and your family FOR TEN YEARS and knew everything about you?!
@sunnyfeng8210
Жыл бұрын
Bad things usually happen to you via someone who knows you closely
@ACE53621
Жыл бұрын
@@sunnyfeng8210 that's not this case. The women weren't attacked by a family member or friend who was involved in their lives, they were kidnapped by a psycho who spied on them for a decade.
@assianeu197
Жыл бұрын
Well now with social media, this is not one guy watching you but many more
@ACE53621
Жыл бұрын
@@assianeu197 social media is not someone camping out by your house and watching through your windows. But I'm sure more people and organizations have more info on each of us than anyone realizes. Scary.
@yflores90
Жыл бұрын
thats so scary!
The way he speaks to her on the phone breaks my heart. So sweet
As much as I am glad Mary and Beth are alive. My heart aches for that poor little boy! This world needs rid of murders, child predators, predators in general and racist people! Rest in love sweet boy...
So terrifying... what a horrifying experience. That poor little boy... :( He did nothing and his life ended for no reason. His poor parents.
@lesbification
Жыл бұрын
the thing that hurt me the most is that he said he was going to visit his grandparents tomorrow.
@sandraaa8496
Жыл бұрын
The man could’ve made up any bullshit story and been fine. That boy was 6 wtf he’s harmless.
@LindaQSunshine
Жыл бұрын
It’s so heartbreaking.
@no_peace
Жыл бұрын
He looks like one of my cousins. :(
@fionabell2931
Жыл бұрын
@@sandraaa8496 exactly. So unnecessary to take his life 😔
I'm sure those teenagers who ignored Beth's cry for help really feel like crap now, as they should!! Being believed when in danger and asking for help is so underrated.
@inheritmyshoes9559
Жыл бұрын
They were kids dude. They shouldnt feel like shit. I hope they were able to let that very painful guilt go and go on to live good, non toxic lives. And I hope you, Nica, find peace from your pain.
@ascheuring1
Жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter if you're a teenager they should have known
@GRAYgoose124
Жыл бұрын
@@ascheuring1 It doesn't matter if you make a mistake, you should have been perfect.
@appaalle
Жыл бұрын
@@iWantToBelieve... I didn’t see him say he wished only hoped. You should stop overthinking things and life will be what you wish.
@mdvvideoscanada
Жыл бұрын
@@inheritmyshoes9559 beautifully said. Agree
How stupid is this state to let the killer unshackled in court to let him further inflict more death and terror to victims 🤦♂️ she should've sued the state for being just so dumb😡
@basmakareem525
8 ай бұрын
Yes I agree 😢😢😢
@LunaWolf2367
19 сағат бұрын
I agree to
42 years after 1980, in 2022, here I am listening to an old case. These old cases are always intriguing, stressful, distressing, disheartening, and also when it ends good with escape, also heartwarming with anyone who makes it out alive and survive.
@Karenanneseven
6 ай бұрын
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Imagine being those teenagers when they finally hear this story. The guilt you would live with after that.
@Suaveswag100
Жыл бұрын
As weird as it may have sounded to them at the time, I believe should’ve took the precaution and acted on it regardless of what they thought just in case
@BlueRedGooGoo
Жыл бұрын
@@Suaveswag100 I think this is a case of Monday morning quarterbacking. Like, we as adults who listen to stories about abductions and true crime have this mindset where you should probably question everything to a degree. But as teenagers? I can't speak for us all, but how many absolute bullshitters did we know? I think most teens are naturally cynical because they are always surrounded by other teenagers that are trying to figure out who they are. Teens in the age of the immediately accessible internet would probably think twice if they were already exposed to this information, but even then I don't expect teens to fully grasp and comprehend the gravity of a situation they could find themselves in. I hope my daughter would tell me if some kid told her she was kidnapped, because as an adult I know I can think rationally and investigate the situation or inform proper law enforcement. I don't think the kids were wrong, but they weren't right either. Ideally you would have wanted then to tell their parents of the interaction or go talk to an officer, but teens aren't entirely rational. Idk, I'm just glad it ended well when you realize how badly it could have went.
@-halsb-874
Жыл бұрын
@@BlueRedGooGoo As a teenager who barely has any social media and watches crime everyday, I would help absolutely anyone in need. Even if a kid dropped his ice cream. LOL
@Pengooine
Жыл бұрын
I think they thought someone trolling them so that’s why they didn’t act on it. You never know what you might do if you are put in that position.
@-halsb-874
Жыл бұрын
@@Pengooine but so? Trolling or not, always help a child in need.
I'm so proud of mary for having the strength to lie to her kid to preserve her faith, while also realizing that she has to save them herself. instead of just giving up. the way she shook the sense into her daughter without straight up just abusing the kid. reminding her that they have to work together. really the mind of a survivor
The Dad's trembled breathing, he's so relieved to hear his daughter's voice, but so terrified 😭❤️
Hearing Irv talk with his little girl...he held it together like a champ. His voice shaking, breathing heavily, yet still strong for her...omg my heart. Poor man. I'm so happy they made it out safe. Rest easy little Jason. Just a baby..my god..
@hiitsme6214
Жыл бұрын
yes... i lost it when I heard his shaky breath
@KrishS0918
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t understand that part. They didn’t say anything about the father entire video other than fathers day. Didn’t he complain?
@Someone-zs5xr
Жыл бұрын
@@KrishS0918 The kidnapper probably tried to torture emotionally both the father and the one's he kidnapped
@ItsKadelyn
23 күн бұрын
Rest in peace to jason❤🫶🫂
The most terrifying thing about this is that he stalked them for 10 years before doing anything.
@mikeschmidt4800
Жыл бұрын
He knew of the move to the Phillipines and knew it was then or never.
@spozbucket
Жыл бұрын
@@mikeschmidt4800 For sure. I just find it scary how committed he was to continue for so many years, and how they had no idea. Its pretty creepy!
@sissysovereign1294
Жыл бұрын
Ten whole years!😣 that's crazy as hell!
@anonnona6433
Жыл бұрын
Exactly. The kidnap was insane. The stalking even more insane!!!!! It means he literally followed her everywhere and probably broke into their home on many occasions. Twisted minds!!!!!
@Juelstone
Жыл бұрын
Talk about patience! This is insane😞
As a Single Father Girl Dad, that call broke me. I can’t imagine going through that.
Being stalked for 10 years and not knowing until he abducts them. Wow! A mind-blower. Thankfully Mary and Beth came out of it alive!
I want to cry, that poor little boy jason, all he did was see something, and suddenly his fate was sealed because of some sicko. He was only 6, imagine being 6 and seeing someone be abducted in the boot of a car, then suddenly being grabbed and put in their too. Talking about ur grandparents to a kind lady and her daughter, telling them how ur scared and u want to see them again, then being pulled out and dragged away into a dark forest and killed. I just cant, thats so horrible.
@LindaQSunshine
Жыл бұрын
I feel like I can’t stand it too. I have grand kids that age. Poor baby. Innocent.
@violette80
Жыл бұрын
It is absolutely gut wrenching. This poor sweet boy 🥺
@BabyPink91212
Жыл бұрын
Shouldn’t have been in the woods alone I live in a metropolitan city San Diego All these crimes happen in rural areas I have a will be 6 year old on July 2nd (it is currently June 23rd 2022) so she almost there and a 4 year old (will be 5 September 10th 2022) they don’t play and go nowhere without me so idk why country folks think it’s ok to do this. There’s sickos everywhere especially out there. And we got them here too with trafficking and close to border. Just watch your babies like forever
@KeyUnplugged_
Жыл бұрын
@@LindaQSunshine Hello
@Shayne_T
Жыл бұрын
Evil guy.
He stalked her for 10 years?!! And he managed to keep it hidden that whole time without her noticing?? Shit. Makes my skin crawl!
@romystumpy1197
Жыл бұрын
That is the scariest part because they didn't have an inkling.
@that_strangerthingsaddict2969
Жыл бұрын
Now i feel like someone is watching me…..
The tremble on Irv's voice is gut-wrenching. You can tell he's trying to hold it together for his daughter.
This is so shocking. Elizabeth and my Mother were childhood friends, she taught my mom how to ride a bike when they moved to the Philippines. Elizabeth and Sister Mary knew my Mother as Girlie or Grace and my Mom lived with them for a month or two when they were in Dumagete, Philippines. My Mom told me that Sister Mary would always kiss her and Elizabeth's forehead before tucking them to bed while her husband stands at the doorway. They would always read stories to Steve before he sleep. Sister Mary treated my Mom as her daughter and she wanted to adopt her but my grandfather (Mom's dad) opposed because he wanted his children to be complete. Sister Mary told my Grandfather that they were kidnapped before, my Mom heard it but she doesn't know what the word "Kidnapped" means because she was so young and she wasn't that fluent in English. Mom even told me that Sister Mary and Elizabeth spoke fluent Tagalog and Bisaya. If any of you reading this know where or how to contact them, please tell me because my Mom wanted to know if they're doing well and, also to Thank them for letting her live in their house and treating her good💜😭😭✨✨✨✨
@quenchtv5436
Жыл бұрын
What yr did they moved to ph? Cos i knew it since they are moving to ph and they are very religious i have a feeling that they are missionaries
That mother is extremely strong and brave. He r*ped her for 50+ days but never broke down, never gave up. Which made her daughter strong and brave. And even after escaping, he tries to hire a hitman. She still pushed through. He slashed her face in a courtroom, full of people and police. And she still holds her head high. Just listening to her tell the story you can hear how strong she is, and her daughter. It’s like it’s no big deal to them. Absolutely incredible 👏💕
@aztradescrypto
Жыл бұрын
Where did you learn that he raped her? I didn’t hear that part.
@Shayne_T
Жыл бұрын
It’s crazy how he was allowed to do that to her! Sick.
@Rednaxela137
Жыл бұрын
What? How did you find out she was raped?
@addo2419
Жыл бұрын
Yeah she was incredible
@nenufairy1929
Жыл бұрын
Fr. She went through hell and didn't let that ruin her life. It also helps having a loving family around you. I'm so glad this story ended well for them.
The sound of Irvs breathing starting to shake while he does everything to hold himself together on the phone is incredible and so so so heartbreaking. I can’t even imagine the thoughts he had in his head, the relief that theyre alive, the terror that he doesnt know where they are- Idk how he didnt break down crying honestly
@rhiannn3416
Жыл бұрын
probably tried his best to stay strong for his little girl
@timgallagher9229
10 ай бұрын
I heard that too, amazing those subtle little things that have such an incredible implication
@lostcitieseditz4044
10 ай бұрын
I’d assume he knew she wasn’t ok right?
@tine2835
8 ай бұрын
I still don’t get when did that phone call happened?
@SpydersByte
8 ай бұрын
@@tine2835 it said multiple times that it happened on father's day while they were still being held hostage, apparently the kidnapper either felt a tiny bit of remorse or, more likely, just wanted to mess with the father even more
As a teacher this case is terrifying. Her own student did this to her over a B-. 😢
Dude stayed so strong for his baby, as a father i would've broken
That poor little boy had his life taken from him and dumped in a forest like he was worth nothing, that poor little baby was supposed to be with his grandma 💔 i can't imagine his fear in those final moments and what kind of suffering this monster had inflicted on him. Rip little Jason, i hope your family has found peace and I hope that you are riding your bike with Jesus 🙏
@skyesfallenxx
Жыл бұрын
I really hope Jason went somewhere nice, I can't stop crying rn because I'm just thinking about how he was supposed to be with his grandparents...
@samanthagomez7074
Жыл бұрын
IK right RIP Beautiful Angel 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻🌹 Jason 🌹🙏🏻
@Kristian36539
Жыл бұрын
His okay now his in the presence of the lord. Rip Jason
@Denzella2154
Жыл бұрын
😢 🕊
@jackthefoxy3788
Жыл бұрын
If I were his dad, I would pull a Marianne Bachmeier move right on the killer.
I was hoping for a play by play of what happened in court. How the hell did he manage to not only grab her, but get a knife in court? That sounds totally insane.
@michaeljimenez239
Жыл бұрын
Use your imagination, prob a plastic shank he hid or something, gaurds we're not thorough in preventing him from access to the weapon or getting near the victim
@OneRedKraken
Жыл бұрын
@@michaeljimenez239 I'm still shocked by it. When family members try to enact their own justice the bailiffs always manage to stop them. Just blows me away he managed to grab her hostage while on trial for kidnapping her. Insane.
@Plplj164
Жыл бұрын
@@michaeljimenez239 The person was wondering how he did it. Not use their imagination. We can all do that
@horde4909
Жыл бұрын
Incompetence by the guards, etc
@michaeljimenez239
Жыл бұрын
@@Plplj164 well then use your imagination and assume I don't care for your response
R.I.P Jason❤❤
I can't stop binge watching these. It's tragic and I'm glad your bringing light to these horrible cases. It's a relief that they get away and their testimonials break my heart but give me hope.
"He had 53 days of our lives. He doesn't get another day." Amazing mentality. So much respect, ma'am!
@no_peace
Жыл бұрын
It sucks because the court system keeps giving people like him more and more and more days Any justice in this country, months and months and months and often tens of thousands of dollars in lawyer fees
@TwitBlossom
Жыл бұрын
Looks like he got 54 that day in court.
I’m surprised that I’ve never heard about this case before. What an example of triumph over evil! Great presentation of the case. Thank you.
@emilybaldwin3523
Жыл бұрын
They did a Lifetime movie about her story. It came out in 2019 and Alyson Hannigan played the part of Mary Stauffer. It is called Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story.
@elvergalargafilmz2603
Жыл бұрын
I mean it did happen in 1980. What a maniac, he killed a 6 year old boy with a metal rod. He was going to murder them for sure, glad they were able to escape.
@AB-gn8oh
Жыл бұрын
@@emilybaldwin3523, thank you for the info.👍🏼
@emilybaldwin3523
Жыл бұрын
@@AB-gn8oh oh, no problem!!
How in the world was he able to come into a court room with a knife?? AND be close enough to get to her and cut her face open?? What in the hell?!!
How tf did the security let him anywhere near her in court smh the utter incompetence.. you had one job!! And that poor little boy.. that’s the most tragic thing of all this
Feels good knowing Beth also continued on to live as normal a life as she could, those are formative years she suffered through. But Jason dying for literal "wrong place, wrong time..." just horrible. The way dad talked on the phone. You can hear the panic and yet him staying calm as possible for his daughter is what really gets that pressure in my chest.
@violette80
Жыл бұрын
He is incredible! 🥺
@Ridge34678
Жыл бұрын
You could hear his voice and hand shaking on the phone too. Poor family.
@anti-ethniccleansing465
Жыл бұрын
It’s been a long time… Did they really never find poor little Jason? 😢
@traekingonline
Жыл бұрын
I believe it said they found his body months later. It's such a senseless and cruel thing to do.
@skyesfallenxx
Жыл бұрын
@@traekingonline It was so unnecessary, I hope the man who killed him rots in the deepest and darkest depths of Hell
Poor Jason, and his family. How completely unnecessary and cruel?! This whole situation is so disturbing and beyond heartbreaking but the death of that little boy makes me physically sick.
@violette80
Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness me too. I am devastated.
@fionabell2931
Жыл бұрын
RIP little Jason. ❤️
@peytonfaour396
Жыл бұрын
how did he die?!
@lo3522
Жыл бұрын
:(
@Germania72
Жыл бұрын
@@peytonfaour396 He was bludgeoned to death.
It really upset me how Jason wasn't a survivor along with them. He could have easily been a family member to this sick, twisted man. Anything but murder...
Thank you so much for not only talking about crime, but always talking and saying words of hopes at the end. Thank you
I can't believe the killer was able to come to court with a knife and leave her scarred.. it's crazy 😳
@badazzbarbiePOV
Жыл бұрын
trust not anymore . i live here .
@clark871
5 ай бұрын
Cant. Believe the killer was able to come. Court. With a knife and leave her scared it crazy
Broke my heart knowing the little boy (Six years old) was killed by this monster.
@LahMoo-zn6nn
Жыл бұрын
China monster
@Eatwithme77
Жыл бұрын
Om 🥹poor babt
What an incredible mama. Thank you for continuing to tell your story.
This is an extremely unique case. I'm surprised that it hasn't been adapted to a movie.
@MA-jz9xt
9 ай бұрын
If he was a white man it would be made into a movie. They love to make these movies when it’s a white man.
How the heck was he able to attack her in court? What a bizarre story. 😳
@NikkiC777
Жыл бұрын
Right! They should've had him held a bit more securely than that. WTF?!
@NicNakBraun
Жыл бұрын
@@NikkiC777 guess the 80's were a different time. I was just a kid then.
@miggans21012
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. It's bad enough that her and her daughter had to go through that but to be cut like that in court. I hope she got some compensation from the court.
@violette80
Жыл бұрын
Incredible! I know! It was probably terrifying being in the same room as him once more, even before he assaulted her with the knife.
@bushmonster1702
Жыл бұрын
Remember that Bundy was allowed to jump out of a library window.
messed up how cruel some people can be. Thank god they're okay.
@TheBeanHome
Жыл бұрын
This is all I needed on this. Thank you!
@williambrandondavis6897
Жыл бұрын
We can all be that cruel. Your most dangerous when you don’t have that understanding. You can’t avoid what you don’t know. Understanding your shadow is the first step in rising above it.
@JC-bs3il
Жыл бұрын
But the boy isn't ok
@TheBeanHome
Жыл бұрын
@@JC-bs3il I could not stomach more than a few seconds in. There was another child? uhh.. :(
@TheBeanHome
Жыл бұрын
@@tyler108 I didn't listen more than a few seconds in. There was a child not saved? I can't stomach more. uh!
aw when the dad answered the call i love how kind he sounded. and poor babies so sad this happened to them (or anyone)
My gosh, these two must have such a bond now after going through such a horrific ordeal. I’m so glad they never went separate ways and stayed close.
The fact that those boys laughed at her as she said she was abducted and held in there against her will, and they decide to laugh at her and walk away saying "Stop making up stories", shows me the degree of how ignorant and maniacal the average person is as well.
@indigoivy468
Жыл бұрын
They were teenagers.
@3emily
Жыл бұрын
@@indigoivy468 i am a teenager and i have the mental maturity to fucking do something in a situation like this wtf.
@Scrunkles
Жыл бұрын
@@indigoivy468 That doesn’t change much
@indigoivy468
Жыл бұрын
@@Scrunkles okay?? Teenagers do dumb stuff. Instead of blaming them blame the actual dude that did this.
@indigoivy468
Жыл бұрын
@@3emily Well not all teenagers do. Also this stuff didn’t really happen back then. You should quit blaming teens and blame the man who actually did this 😐
He was stalking the mom for 10 years, that sent chills down my spine
@linarabbah5891
Жыл бұрын
right?
Fantastic message! Never more needed than now. Thanks to Mary & Beth & their family for sharing.
Thank you so much for this great channel… you are totally different than others. Most of the channels I follow they have stories about crimes where the victims never survived but you chose to tell stories about heroes that had to take hard decisions to survive… thank you again for putting a spot light on those heroes who suffered but were able to overcome their sufferings.
I remember walking with my 13 year old daughter and a man was standing there "pleasuring" himself to the left of us. I told her keep her eyes straight and if he grabs me to run until she KNEW she was safe. I told her, I've lived my life and I would be destroyed if anything happened to her. This just makes me more aware of my surroundings.
@GoodestKitty
Жыл бұрын
That’s disgusting, sorry you went through that, I’m glad y’all are safe. I hope you managed to report that creep!
@KnellyKnell410
Жыл бұрын
@@GoodestKitty Thank You. Yes I called 911 and gave them a description of a van that was running (that could have been his vehicle)
@ER-nh9ss
Жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry you went through that hun that's horrible 💔
@KnellyKnell410
Жыл бұрын
@Kay G Thank You
@KnellyKnell410
Жыл бұрын
@@ER-nh9ss Thank You
Wow her dad truly was prepared by the FBI on how to talk IF that phone call came. He did a great job handling his emotions while talking to his only baby girl. Thank God they got rescued. But that poor little boy.
@rachel-in-the-208
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I feel so bad for Jason and his family.
@ngndnd
Жыл бұрын
im glad he didnt freak out or anything, it probably would have scared the little girl and made the situation worse. That is a man who knows how to handle difficult situations
I love the courage and strength as well as forgiveness that’s Mary and Beth have given and shown! God the universe continue blessing Mary and her family always!
A truly amazing story.Justice was done . Their faith gave strength .Wonderful ladies .
What a creep. Stalk someone for 10 years and once you finally get your hands on them and brutally kidnap them, you expect her to like you? That’s not how the world works. All because he got a B-, I’ve gotten a D- in Math and I would never dream of something so evil like this.
@mirinaim8836
Жыл бұрын
He’s insane. I’d even chalk it up to his upbringing. I’m guessing he came from an Asian household where anything less than perfection is like a death sentence. Glad he is in prison where he deserves to be
@toriyt3976
Жыл бұрын
When I heard the "B minus" I kinda laughed lmao. But yea agreed
@MsBuchnerd
Жыл бұрын
Well, he obviously is mentally ill. To a mentally healthy human being, this does not make sense.
@Min-e5
Жыл бұрын
I've got an F a few times. Still not abducting anyone. Lol
@klz9500
Жыл бұрын
It's not "all because he got a B-" are you serious? You can't really think that.
As a mother myself I could not imagine being in a situation like this. What a great mother and what a strong little girl
@mikeschmidt4800
Жыл бұрын
Dad at home broken, feeling helpless.
This was beautiful. Thank you. RIP Jason. Glad they survived.
Oh, wow. I remember this case. It's been quite a long time since I last heard about it (at least a decade). Thank you for covering this.
Beth looked like the girl who played Matilda when she was little! Thank you for sharing this story, what a great ending to such a horrific start. Hope they're still doing well.
@lesegoyv
Жыл бұрын
Yah she does
@Elizabeth-mu7qh
Жыл бұрын
Doing great :)
@mae2695
Жыл бұрын
Yes she does, But I surely hope they’re doing great and well today..
@spark_.
Жыл бұрын
YEA EXACTLY THATS WHAT I THOUGHT
@linarabbah5891
Жыл бұрын
I was just about to comment that
As a father to get a phone call like that would be gut wrenching, knowing there still alive but not being able to do anything to help.
All of these horrific stories are just heartbreaking. What I noticed though is that they always say something like: “he abducted the ‘wrong‘ person“. There is no right or wrong person for a crime… that‘s so weird to hear. What they actually mean is: “the criminal was foolish enough to believe their victims weren‘t brave enough.“ They were the right people to put an end to it, but other than that, nobody is right or wrong and nobody deserves anything like this. Amazing that they made it through this 👏🏼
I'm so happy the girls got out, but it breaks my heart about the boy. It makes me angry--like if he wanted to pretend to be a little family, why couldn't he have just adjusted to also have the boy be apart of that? It would be terrible to live through but that's the thing, he could have lived through it. I can't wrap my head around any of it man
@yaminogame7805
Жыл бұрын
who knows why, he could have had that whole sick family he wanted and Jason could be alive. RIP Jason.
@Ladylee933
Жыл бұрын
Because he wanted Mary. The only reason he kept Beth alive was to control Mary. The boy was just an obstacle to him. It's incredibly sad.
@ThimbleFox350
Жыл бұрын
there wasn't enough room in the closet
@allenhaywood9608
Жыл бұрын
That is so dumb buy at least you are so innocent you don't know. There are 3 reason. Mainly to control Mary who is who he wanted. Because he didn't wanna rape him. And third the boy would kill him as soon as he got bigger
@tearose9938
Жыл бұрын
He'd have a hard time keeping 3 in control
I’m a true crime junkie. How have I never heard of this case!????! Well done Sir. Well done.
@proxycat9539
Жыл бұрын
dude I'm literally sitting here asking myself the same thing
@thepowerof6six809
Жыл бұрын
There is a movie about it
@miawallace2306
Жыл бұрын
@@thepowerof6six809 Really? What’s it called?
@DennisTea
Жыл бұрын
@@miawallace2306 Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story
@thepowerof6six809
Жыл бұрын
@@miawallace2306 abducted the Mary Stauffer Story
This one really hit a nerve. Little Mary resembles my daughter, it just made it so relatable for me. I know that might sound silly. How terrifying for the mother and little Mary. Oh, poor Jason… If only he didn’t see, an innocent little life stolen for nothing but a moment of seeing the wrong thing. Just awful. I can’t believe he planned this, he planned it and carried it out. I hope he never sees the light of day again. 3 lives, one taken two forever changed, thankfully they are incredibly strong and resilient. Not to let that be the story of their lives.
What an amazing mom and daughter ! ❤ So much faith !!🙏🙏
Imagine losing hope finding your child, and your own child calls you. He properly had a spark of hope in him
This is my first time watching your channel and I'm very impressed. I look forward to seeing you hit one million subs!
@aluraschroeder3588
Жыл бұрын
Love you guys
@lilvegan
Жыл бұрын
Same!! I'm just happened to click on this video and I'm so glad they did.
@deftones8717
Жыл бұрын
Love you Yergy and Drewby! You guys are the best! And I concur. This is also my first time discovering this channel, and I’m definitely impressed thus far. Hope all is well with you guys! 🖤
@yayab6378
Жыл бұрын
Saame
@darcihoudeshell2588
Жыл бұрын
I've been subscribed to Unseen about as long as I've been subscribed to you guys! 😘
What a kind, strong woman and Beth is certainly her mother's daughter. Not only the courage to survive, but to overcome and thrive. Brava, ladies.
I am just so elated that they survived. Those poor ladies. God bless them. RIP JASON❤❤❤
I bet them teenagers felt horrible seeing this case on the news knowing they could had done something. Shame.
@TheQueenOfSheba
Жыл бұрын
I mean they’re teenagers… this monster was able to attack and cut the mom in court, he was clearly very dangerous, they could have ended up victims as well.
@jsas2047
Жыл бұрын
@@TheQueenOfSheba they didn't know that tho they could've just called the police.
@miggans21012
Жыл бұрын
I doubt it.
@rubytwoshoes1032
Жыл бұрын
@@jsas2047 depends if they were near a phone or even had the money to use one. Easy to judge when we weren't there.
@jsas2047
Жыл бұрын
@@rubytwoshoes1032 we can only judge from the information we have. The information we have is "they laughed and told her to stop making up stories" and the fact that no police was called, not even at a later time when they got home or smth. Now you can defend them based on nothing and make up random excuses, but since there isn't anything to make me doubt this information i will continue to judge them based on it. Based on the information what they did was very wrong.
This is so sad. Selfishly abducted a lady and her daughter just for hope that she will like him.
@xirogs4234
Жыл бұрын
Notice me Senpai???
@cannoli8084
Жыл бұрын
@@xirogs4234 noticed
@sandraaa8496
Жыл бұрын
I can assure anyone out there, that move will get anyone to surely hate them.. but I guess there’s mental illness here preventing him from using logical thought
@darladawn1111
Жыл бұрын
I'm kind of confused by that, as I thought he didn't like her at first because she had given him a B-
@Zamiiz
Жыл бұрын
Some crazy messed up people in this world
15:01, can you imagine how annoyed the police were to not find them in the house?
You can tell it's a good dad, it just comes through during the call despite the horror of it.
Poor Jason, such a sweet face! So sorry his parents lost him. I’m sorry these women went trough this as well, how I hate maniacs who think they have power over others!
How he could just talk to her like it’s any other phone call just breaks my heart… the amount of fortitude that man had to hold it together for her sake is awe inspiring. And to pull it off seamlessly after just being blindsided by her voice, is even more amazing…. The panic, the joy, the fear, the anger, and the elation hitting him all at the same time, at the same moment, and still switches instantly to caring father tone… I know I wouldn’t have been able to hold it together in that moment.
@user-nb9pg9ge3p
Жыл бұрын
He had to hold it together, because their life literally depended on it
"are u okay" melted my heart...God bless you family
Poor Jason 🙏🏾 R.I.P 😢 you would’ve been 46-47 with a family and everything, it’s sad that was taken from you, Mary & Beth are remarkable
Mary tells her story with such conviction like a total warrior. I don’t understand why or how people could be this evil at all in the first place but why did he have to kill little Jason? He was just a curious little kid, man. May he rest in peace and live on in our hearts. Smh.
@mikeschmidt4800
Жыл бұрын
She seems very old school catholic. The old ladies at my grandfather's church are all like that.
@sideforum
Жыл бұрын
Considerin she was raped repeatedly during the time, I am happy she was not scarred for life for this.
Those teenagers were horrible to laugh at a little girl claiming to be kidnapped!! They saw her and did nothing! Even if is a false alarm and the kid was just upset with their parents, wouldn't you wanna make sure that was the case?? She could've been killed and they laughed. HORRIBLE. I hope this is a lesson that when u see someone in need, no matter what you should call for help
@alemonyoyo69420
Жыл бұрын
Keep in mind these are teens. Literal minors. Of course they are going to think its a lie- To blame literal minors just chilling on a normal day and calling them horrible because they didnt believe a little girl saying she was kidnapped is putting the responsiblity of an adult on kids-
@NekoAnjiru
Жыл бұрын
A lot of teens are pos. Just like the general population. It gets slightly better but me too exists cuz of this general pos culture. Don't make excuses for them.
@MILO-lr7hj
Жыл бұрын
@@alemonyoyo69420 ^^ this You should be calling the criminal horrible not the kids that don't know anything
@randomonessb3302
Жыл бұрын
@@alemonyoyo69420 It's not an excuse. Teens are soon-to-be adults and they're fully capable of understanding what anyone is saying. Even some adults would've done the same thing as them so thats no excuse. They didn't want to believe it because they were scared to be involved if it was true. And sadly, for that little girl it was. THAT'S the horrible part, especially to then LAUGH at her for it. I understand not wanting to be involved and that nobody wants to believe bad things can happen to or around them but from a young age you are taught "See something, say something". Those teens didn't say anything. Didn't even ask questions. That little girl could've lost her life because of that and there is no excuse for it simply because you're a teen. I was a teenager 4 years ago and I would've called the cops. That's all they had to do was call. It's a mistake I'm sure they now regret but that's exactly why I'm saying this should be a lesson to anyone not to make the same mistake because it could have *IRREPARABLE* consequences and being a young adult simply isn't a good enough excuse. For something so blatant, even teens should know better. I would understand if they were pre-teens because at that age that you still live in a bubble and belive in Santa. Teens are different. They're old enough to understand actions, consequences, and mistakes.
@alemonyoyo69420
Жыл бұрын
@@randomonessb3302 Dude this is all just assumption on your part. You are ASSUMING they believed this crying little girl and ASSUMING they were scared to not be involved. As a teen myself, little kids annoy me, and I don't believe what they say ever. I always think they're playing some game! If a kid ran up to me and told me a kid hit her, I'd believe her, but something like kidnapping is out of the realm of an average teen! A little too unbelievable- You are expecting far too much of these kids and teens in general to comprehend a situation as grave as that-
these two have a true mother daughter bond being together and going through so much together
The way you cover these cases are amazing I watch alot of true crime and you do an amazing job
How was he able to attack her in the court room…very disturbing!
@wadewilson8011
Жыл бұрын
But parents of victims are ALWAYS restrained.
@bvbxiong5791
Жыл бұрын
right? W T F. how is a guy that's been incarcerated have a KNIFE on him in a courtroom? they glossed over it, but he could have easily slit her throat. unfreaken believable he got to her in a COURTROOM...SMH.
@linzwalker436
Жыл бұрын
Hmm.. and no one sued the court for failing to protect them?
The calmness in his voice not to scare his daughter further🥺 really a strong father.... congratulations on taking your family back ❤
Wow the mothers message is so inspiring got bless this family 🙏🏽
I genuinely can’t imagine. The emotions of “oh my god, my baby is alive” mixed with “dear god I need to get them back and get them safe” mixed with sheer relief, mixed sheer panic, but you’re talking to your obviously frightened young child and want to keep them calm and not upset them, so you, while entirely mentally self destructing, you must speak calmly and no cry or get upset. It’s wild and I don’t know how he pulled it off. The only thing I can think of, is he was so afraid for his children that it almost forced him to respond that way.
@kittenmimi5326
Жыл бұрын
His breathing shows that he's absolutely crumbling... somehow manage to try to not show it in his voice, wow...
Mary is a boss. Seriously I am a mother and I don’t know how I could have kept it together for my own daughter. What a true warrior. An absolute LEGEND
@NeroZenith
Жыл бұрын
I said the same, what a badass. And trust me, I'm sure you would've in her position for your daughter.
@Jj1984.
Жыл бұрын
@@NeroZenith I think you are 100% right. I loved this story’s ending. It was a brutal attack though
I hope those dudes who ignored Beth are aware of what occurred.
@loveforeignaccents
Жыл бұрын
Yes... good thought!
A very strong admirable lady
I love the way Mary stayed true to her hairstyle all those years that’s the same way I am once I find something that works for me I’ll keep it forever
I got choked up listening to the dad on the call. I could tell he was frightened but tried to keep things calm for Beth. What a great dad
Astonishing story. How the heck did Ming get a knife in a courtroom? Geeze. How did they get the knife away from him only cutting her face? So many questions.
@kcallaghan7839
Жыл бұрын
Looks like he used a jagged butter knife and it's not very sharp like some other knifes.
@chriselias3881
Жыл бұрын
Probably tazed him from behind.
@acricucci9760
Жыл бұрын
@@chriselias3881 Tasers weren’t introduced until 1993. The events in this story happened in 1980.
Did you notice how her daughter asked if an angel would open a door for them and He opened the door for them so easily? Praise God!
Yay for this Mother and her strength! ♥️ To see it! God bless her and her family.
You can hear his voice trembling while trying to keep composure, god how horrible
The horror they lived is unimaginable. The heart shattering photo of baby boy. The enduring strength of the mother. The eyes of that poor baby girl. The trembling breaths of the father during that phone call . The putrid face of the predator. I’m happy to at least know the family had the strength to go on and live good full lives. But if you’ll excuse me I need to go watch some silly cat videos now. 😢 Best wishes 🌻🌾