Checkout the entire Darlene Chronicles series on my channel here: kzread.info/head/PL3Rp0Lo6S4-wy0mDI-4wQVxPPdPMZlbiZ&si=F6kNfLflAIFfC5DW

Remembering the scenes with the children in the original documentary and now seeing where it was filmed, the house gone and the location so silent, then learning that three of the children have already passed. So hauntingly sad.

She never picked up her babies.. Her older girl beat the crap out of her baby doll, made me feel like that's how Darlene treated her babies when no one was there to see.

@gretchenstranges1577

Жыл бұрын

Darlene was horrible.

@Persephone715

Жыл бұрын

I posted this earlier. I think Darlene is just very sad. I feel inadequate to judge. Extreme poverty leads to a lot of things. I have never had to live without power, carry buckets of water, had that many children so close in age with no money, etc. We know mothering skills are taught by those before us. Chances are, that's how she was raised. Thus being normal to her. 😢

@ilovenyiloveny1140

11 ай бұрын

Explains why, as adults, some of the kids had drug and alcohol issues.

@maggiebrooks2550

8 ай бұрын

​@@Persephone715yes I feel inadequate to judge, as well. Darlene would beat her older children and leave her babies in the crib, hardly ever show love and comfort. That must have been examples shown to Darlene as a child. 😢 Terrible

@sharonnorthern1525

8 ай бұрын

That was my thought.

tracy showed how darlene treated her kids. with the doll.

Such a sad situation those kids had to grow up in. Especially Tracy. Now only Terry and Bonnie are left, and they live so far apart from each other. Their lives were so odd and sad, yet I dont think anyone can watch 'The Darlene Chronicles', and not be fascinated by them. Really hope you do more research and give us more updates and stories.

@runningintohistory

Жыл бұрын

I agree and I am still working to continue to tell their story. Thanks for watching.

@Stephanie-wp3th

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. My mom and her brothers grew up in a house not near as bad as this one but there was no bathroom and I'm not sure about running water but to this day, my mom is still bitter in memory of her dad for letting them live the way they did. The house was torn down several years ago.

I am so happy that you have picked up where PJ left off. Thank you again.

Came here because of TikTok I was looking for updates on the family, expect more traffic in your channel because of it lol thanks for the updates I definitely wished for a part 3 😊

@runningintohistory

Жыл бұрын

Hello Jaimie and welcome! I am currently trying to lock in additional interviews for the next update. But I might just start releasing what I have now into smaller releases. Thanks for stopping by.

@christinebrantner1447

Жыл бұрын

Same here.. as I am from hollidaysburg PA and am friends with a couple people who went to school with Theresa.. I also would love to know more! Thank you @ RUNNING INTO HISTORY!

@forensicnursetoattorney

Жыл бұрын

Same, came here from TikTok. This is somewhat how my family was raised, it was sad, a lot of S Abuse in the hills of Appalachia as well. Seems like a world passed by tbh, I left at 15, obviously have done well for myself but some of that was triggering to watch.

@pcerel

Жыл бұрын

Me too. Watched it on Tik Tok and became fascinated. Then I found you and subscribed. Looking forward to Part 3

@carlalongshot3142

7 ай бұрын

Same! Came here from TikTok too and although I’m in the UK, was also looking for updates on the family.

Blair and I graduated together. I never knew him well. Interesting to get a peak into his life.

@robinlamberttaylor3303

8 ай бұрын

Why didn't you know him well. Was he backwards 😢

@michaelpuntillo3500

4 ай бұрын

What was Blair like in school?

This whole documentary was very sad. Those kids deserved so much better. It's strange that Tracy's obit didn't mention anything about her girls.

@joannorona8334

Жыл бұрын

Currently watching it and she just smacks those kids around

@We_Are_All_Vultures

Жыл бұрын

​​@@joannorona8334 talking about the original documentary ..... Right? Tracy (I think) was trying to bond with the baby by mimicking Mom and for every effort she got her hand slapped. No rhyme or reason. I'm amazed she knows up from down.

@212deb

Жыл бұрын

@@We_Are_All_Vultures Tracy was mimicking mom and she was beating the doll too. I felt so bad for the child that was put in the highchair because she didn’t like the soup. Just look into her eyes.

The scene with Teresa is heart breaking. Tracy treating her doll like she did was environmental

Thank you so much for the update! I think about The Darlene Chronicles often. I'm sorry the keyboard warriors were doubting your accuracy. Miserable people thrive on creating drama, don't let them dissuade you. I am looking forward to part 3, your work is highly valued and appreciated!

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amelia! I really appreciate it! And you are 100% correct about miserable people.

Don't say 3rd and final! I need interviews with everyone left who's involved and still alive!

@corrinaroach8242

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I'd like to see also.

@Pisces3139

2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@IrishCoven

2 жыл бұрын

Yes can we see them now

@jessicachase6632

2 жыл бұрын

Same!!!!

@KIM-ix9ok

Жыл бұрын

Right update on the rest of the family nieces and nephews and the two living sisters

She hit her children constantly. It’s no wonder they won’t speak to her. I hate that woman

@stephanie3848

3 ай бұрын

I know right? She would slap Tracy for no reason. She would yell at her out of the blue. It's like she used her as a punching bag just to take out her frustration. Sadly it seems like Tracy was one that remained close with her.

For years I have been wondering how the family is. I go back to watch the Darlene Chronicles each year to see if there is an update and lo and behold found this channel. Thank you.

@runningintohistory

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Definitely checkout the entire series on my channel. It can be found here: kzread.info/head/PL3Rp0Lo6S4-wy0mDI-4wQVxPPdPMZlbiZ&si=F6kNfLflAIFfC5DW

You know, I’ve watched the films Penn State on Darlene,and maybe I am naive but shame on them! They could have had a large fundraiser with all their board members, professors and associates that could have bought her at the very least a mobile home. Many churches, small ones, do this very thing in nearby places. It saddens me that she never received a decent home💔 And even more, parenting classes!

@trafficjon400

2 жыл бұрын

They did a lot of past Documentation on Darlene Family and they did not get any thing? Put thier life on tv you tube and nothing? That is cruel. The witickers are Getting over 40,000 Dollars from donations on the GO FUND ME PROGRAM. Darlene chron- has been going longer but lucky Witickers Recevied. Life is a nightmare for all of us watching what is going on Far from us and not good for our average living but who can avoid the entertainment bringing one back in to the past and Now. 🎬👍

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah good point. They would be making money in todays time of reality shows. The original documentary was a study of rural living by Penn State University and even PJ O'Connell the producer wasn't getting paid.

@pamdunaway4042

2 жыл бұрын

She was really whooping on that child! There was no emotional bonding either! The baby bonnie stayed in the bassinet and Blair in a crib. Jeez then she throws Terry on the floor. Hard to watch

@ebg3624

Жыл бұрын

You think money would have made her stop beating her children

@ressie42

Жыл бұрын

Money would have changed the point of the documentary. They probably didn’t want to affect the authenticity of the study by creating change

Every couple years I check to see if anyone took the mantle of following up on this family, and I commend you for taking that challenge and THANK YOU SO MUCH for these updates!! It is fascinating to see what the old place looks likes now!! I love the then-now photo overlays, very grateful for your work!! :)

@runningintohistory

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Hillery!!!! I'm still working on the next update so stay tuned.

I really appreciate your work... thank you.

@runningintohistory

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The ones that are Paul’s kids really do look like him.

I was recently in Hollidaysburg and the closely surrounding areas to do some train filming. It never occurred to me that the original house had been so close to me and I could have easily checked out this spot ( who knows, I may have driven right past it unknowingly). I watched The Darlene Chronicles a few times over the years and I woukd have loved to see the actual location! Thanks for publishing this!

This was an incredible documentary that i have loved. I've read a good bit of comments in regards to Darlene. I don't think she did anything that wasn't done to her. She's ( to me) a tragic example of poverty and lack of education. I hope the lessons learned from watching this stick with people. Darlene lived a hard life that probably would have affected as anyone. I can't say how I'd have turned out, because I didn't live it. Such a haunting reminder that there are so many people left behind...

@judyshepard1425

3 ай бұрын

I agree. It’s easy to judge but as the saying goes “ If not for God, there I go”

Darlene and her family lived in the hollow just over the hill from where I live. Seeing the documentary was very surprising to us. We never thought of ourselves as poor people. Yes, we always knew that the mountains that make up our region are the Appalachians, but we weren't hillbillies as portrayed in the Darlene Chronicles documentary. Everything depends on your perspective and what other people think of you.

@eddieblair9751

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think your hillbillies, nor poor! I think she was a selfish mean mother, that thought only of herself! The way she beat on Tracy, the way the baby cried to be picked up and held! They way she treated her husband bringing her lover right into the home with the kids! I am not even going into how she shoved the food into the other little girl’s mouth!

@Star_light633

Жыл бұрын

I certainly didn’t see it as that view either.. she was a mean narcissistic cruel mother. Bless those children.

@joannorona8334

Жыл бұрын

Yes she just smacked those kids around

@kerrislesperance2750

Жыл бұрын

It's a vicious cycle. I bet Darlene acted as her own mother. Tracy acted just as Darlene had. I suspect Tracy's daughters were again taken from her. Everyone but Bud die early. Bud lived one year past Darlene (suprising).

@leahflower9924

9 ай бұрын

Is Darlene supposed to be like a poor white name because I remember in the show Roseanne her daughter was named Darlene

Your hard work is very much appreciated. You do an excellent job of giving us a glimpse into their lives with respect.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

The best all time documentary 👏 ever!!! ABSOLUTELY 💯!!!!

Yes! So happy to see an update! I've always thought about this family from time to time.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Carol!

Thank you so much!! This one has stayed with me for years. I have watched it many times and it still gets to me. A fascinating story that grips you. Great work!

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Definitely a fascinating story.

Tracy seemed to be struggling with somthing when she was 28, i wonder if she fell deeper into something else for her to die so young. even the boys were quite young, yet john seemed to live a long time, cant believe he outlived darlene.

@upnorthcountrygirl3127

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I seen the struggle as well she looked like a train wreck !!! From last update if her at her mom home when she was holding her picture she looked pretty there and then she detereated from something it seems as if a Possible addiction but I do not know I just seen the aging that progressed on her at such a young age

@missyc5627

2 жыл бұрын

John (Bud)….I felt so bad for him. But then again, in the back of my mind, I’m saying “you idiot! Why do you put up with her? Why would let your wife’s boyfriends lay up in your house?” I don’t know. Darlene did a number on him and her kids. 2 or 3 of them didn’t even belong to her husband. They were fathered by her “special friend” (her boyfriend) Paul from the very first video they made.

@catbirdseat4849

Жыл бұрын

@@missyc5627 I agree! Bud seemed to be the only adult there with any type of "moral fiber". I think he was trying to do the right thing, but then again, I don't know of many men that would put up with that kind of abuse. They all were a victim of their own lives :(

@michaelpuntillo3500

4 ай бұрын

I think she struggled with addiction. Almost everyone died so damn early. I mean wtf. How? How'd they all pass so early and so young?😢

Such wonderful work you are doing. I am sure that P. J. O'Connell has been looking down on you with a smile. I am 70 years old and hope I live long enough to see your next update. God Bless You.

@runningintohistory

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I hope that P. J. would be happy to know that I am keeping this going. Definitely stay tuned. More on this to come this year.

💔💔💔😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🥹🥹Darlene’s family has really touched my hear. Thank you sir for the updates.

Thank you for the update. I watched the original documentary years ago and was saddened to see that Darlene and 3 of her children had all passed so young ! I can only imagine the emotional damage she caused her children if not one would even speak to her. Very sad situation any way you look at it.

(Sadly,) Tracy is at peace finally, however, her children aren't listed as survivors ?

@Megan-zz2co

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking exact same thing!!

talking about the original documentary ..... Tracy (I think) was trying to bond with the baby by mimicking Mom and for every effort she got her hand slapped. No rhyme or reason. I'm amazed she knows up from down.

@stephanie3848

3 ай бұрын

I know! That was terrible. There was no reason for Darlene to hit her then, she was being a normal 3 year old mimicking mom, she wasn't being bad. It looked like she hit hard enough to hurt also.

When will part three be uploaded??

Thank you so much for this update!! I am looking forward to part 3!! :)

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Just discovered you. I had see the documentary years ago and was wondering if anyone had pick it up to continue the story. I'm glad you did. Wonderful job on reporting on this and the layovers. Looking forward to seeing your 3rd update in the spring. Take Care and continue your run into History.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I appreciate the support.

Amazing. Have watched the Darlene Chronicles many, many times. A beautiful documentary and a haunting, bracing story of a fascinating woman and her family. Eager to hear more.

Pretty cool that the cabin is still there. I recently watched the documentary. Great work with this series!

I’ve watched the Darlene Chronicles twice now and your video here 2 times I forgot what happened to them all. It’s a heart wrenching video all 55+ minutes of it but back in them days times were a lot different than they are now. Thank you for sharing this with us GOD BLESS

Thanks so much! PJ would bee proud! So sorry to hear of Tracy and Roy’s passing.Way to young. I have to be honest I’ve watched it over 20 times. This family captivated me. I was 10 when this documentary was made.. such stark differences. I look forward to part three.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! This story captivated me as well.

Gosh everyone that passed away, passed so young including Darlene... Does anyone know the causes of deaths ?

Thank You very much for the update.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thanks for making this update and can't wait to see the next one. This family has fascinated me ever since watching the Darlene Chronicles probably 10 years ago. I hope the 3rd update is in the works. You mentioned you had some more photographs to upload. You're a good researcher.

@runningintohistory

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Definitely a fascinating story and I hope to have another update out soon.

I just watched your update. I have to say the original story was very moving and seeing your updates reminds me of how haunting it was to see it. I appreciate what you are doing to remember these people.

@runningintohistory

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Beverly!

I just now thought of this in the shower tonight and was coming back to revisit the original documentary when I see your update. Looking forward to hearing more.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Oh pretty cool! Yeah I'm trying to keep the story going. Thanks for watching.

@Tocimah

2 жыл бұрын

@@runningintohistory I'm wondering during the course of this study and others hearing about it--did anyone from the community reach out to them in a form of assistance of any type? I know those were different times with different ideas of how to bring up children (ie. spanking and such) but many had to know about their situation. Did anyone ever visit and offer food assistance. Did the family interact with any of the neighbors regularly? It is probably difficult to get information from the children. They may not wish to revisit those times.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tocimah yeah the documentary mentions their long history with welfare and unemployment services. In fact Darlene saved $20k in welfare money to pay for the second house.

Loved it! Can't wait till the 3rd!

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Billy!

Thanks so much for the updates I'm sorry to hear about Roy , Blair, Tracey passing 😢

Thank you for the work you put into this video.. How life has moved on but the memory will always remain. May God Bless You Always! 🙂

Thankyou for the update ,!

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome thanks for watching!

I am so glad you are doing this. I am going to watch the original documentary again (probably a few times) to reacquaint myself. This shows what some of the effects of poverty are. Poor water quality, lead-based paint, and little or no education (among other issues) do terrible things.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Mary! And great points.

@Tocimah

2 жыл бұрын

A very bad diet,, hygiene habits, social obstacles, parenting, lack of medical access, etc. That cabin was most likely too cold for young children or adults. The children in school would have had challenges possibly even making friends. I can't remember if anything was covered about Darlene's upbringing. I would like to know more. There is so much that could be discussed, I don't feel this story is over in the third installment. This is an important documentary for our time. Every Pennsylvania Library should have a complete copy of your documentary.

Thank you.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

Thank you for this!

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I VERY MUCH LOVED WATCHING THE DARLENE DOCUMENTARY, AND SEEING YOUR DARLENE UPDATES! I WAS SAD TO HEAR SHE PASSED! IT SUCKS TO HEAR HER FAMILY HAD TO LIVE THE WAY THEY DID! REST IN PEACE DARLENE AND HER FAMILY! 🖤🤍🤍🤍🤟🤟🤟💯

WOW! Well done and thank you!

@runningintohistory

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

thank you so much for this update!

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

@melissarodriguez1122

Жыл бұрын

bonnie is on facebook. I seen her profile.you should reach out to her maybe she would like to do an update

Wow I can't believe they all died so young, but really, its not surprising. Tracey, poor Tracey looked wrecked by the time she was 28 years, Roy was an alclholic at a very young age and Blair, according to his mummy dearest, never wanted to work. Such a shame. But fascinating. Thanks so much for the time and effort you have put into PJ's wish. Jah bless !

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you soooo much!!!!! I’ve often wondered what happened to all of the family

@runningintohistory

11 ай бұрын

Stay tuned this week. I am releasing my next part.

Can you show pics of Tracy’s 2 daughters today ? And possibly interview Bonnie and Theresa

@---kx1xc

2 жыл бұрын

yeah they'd be in their late 20s now, almost 30, wonder how they're doing.

@upnorthcountrygirl3127

2 жыл бұрын

@@---kx1xc I wonder how there doing and if there ok I see how there moms life was so hard and I believe she did best she could for those girls before she passed

@MaryAliceFarinasChannel

Жыл бұрын

So curious they didn’t even mention them in Tracy’s obituary

Personally have known many of the family, grown up in the area just until few years ago. Nice people all around. Found this on TikTok and was like wait a minute, never was told about the filming or they just never talked about after all these years

@runningintohistory

Жыл бұрын

Let me know if you can convince one of them to let me interview them 🙂

I watched the Darlene chronicles I don't know how many times and the first time was years ago. I felt so bad for the kids, sometimes Darlene would make it obvious how she favored some more than others and I felt as if some were so broken especially when it came to their fathers even though it was obvious what kids were paul's and what kids were John's they genuinely didn't know. Anyway what Im trying to say was that I watched for the cringe as horrible as that sounds I can't deny it and I never thought that hearing all this new info would affect me the way it did. It saddens me, but it doesn't really surprise me because they had a very hard life. I wished it had turned out different for the kids but then again how could it. My prayers go out to the remaining family. May God bless them.

@runningintohistory

Жыл бұрын

I definitely watched for the same reasons. Sad the way things turned out.

Those poor children.

This is so sad.. Darlene had her issues but it's still sad all around.. 🙏🤍🕊️🤍🙏

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a sad situation.

@gailenefuller8330

2 жыл бұрын

She was a abusive mother

What’s heartbreaking is in the United States there’s no reason people should live like this and I’ve said this for over 50 years. We have a wealthy country that’s able to give money to other countries that don’t like us but we can’t help our own? It’s never made sense to me.. also the millionaires and billionaires that we have in this country , sports figures, they could give a new home with indoor plumbing to these people , furniture and food, and it wouldn’t make a dent in their salary.

I loved these videos

@runningintohistory

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Eunice! Stay tuned for the next update.

Great update

@runningintohistory

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

So sad. I cried watching everything on this family.

Please please please do an update on American Hollow? I’d really love to know so many things about that family

@runningintohistory

11 ай бұрын

I will have to look them up.

@itsme2365

11 ай бұрын

@@runningintohistory Wow. What a family they were and what an amazing documentary it would be

Enjoyed watching your update on this family. I have been drawn to the original Darlene Chronicles ever since I first watched it a few years ago. It is such a sad way that so many people have to live in, almost without hope and it shouldn’t be that way in our country! I don’t know what the answer is for poverty in America but I pray for people that are stuck in that lifestyle. I know many around where I live in Arkansas/ Oklahoma area that are just like this family. I hope you get to give us more updates and thank you for caring enough to bring us these memories.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Penney! Definitely a sad situation.

@lmitchell3604

Жыл бұрын

I’m from Arkansas, still live here and I know families that live in abject poverty. I went to grade school with a girl that was poor, albeit she had it better than Darlene and the kids. I took some food over to where she’s living at now, and her situation has gotten worse. I’m not so sure she’s better off than Darlene and those kids now. She has running water and electricity (I think?) but her house was on par structurally with that cabin Darlene lived in.

All Darlene did was beat on them kids I could careless about what happened to the mean old witch. But the babies I do care bout.

@smakkdat

Жыл бұрын

Not saying what Darlene did was right but she was probably beaten and neglected too as a child and it wasn’t so unusual in those days. I think that’s what’s so fascinating to us about this documentary.

@debbiemohekey1509

11 ай бұрын

Darlene did what she knew. Reactive parenting. She constantly reprimanded her kids with smacks and whacks. Thats how many corrected their kids. Didn't occur to show them the right way to do anything, just a whack for the wrong thing. They had a hard life. That's why they didn't live to a ripe old age. I think Darlene tolerated her life by injecting the excitement of romance into it. Maybe she's narcissistic and needs constant attention and drama and Bud wasn't enough. None of those kids felt any love though I think Darlene enjoyed the role of mother. Pity she couldn't have played it better. I'll look forward to an update. Loved the docos.

I’m subbed now

Aww poor little Tracy 🥺

Only bonnie and terry are alive , terry divorced and Bonnie is in and out of jail and has drug issues, it’s not a surprise but the fact any of the children reached adulthood is unbelievable, bud outlived darleen

In Tracy’s obituary it didn’t say anything about her daughters……very odd.

I have always wondered what happened to those kids. Maybe u can interview the ones that are alive. That would be amazing.

@runningintohistory

8 ай бұрын

Definitely check out my last episode on this. I discuss this.

Kind of spooky. The driving footage at beginning was cool with the music. I never heard of it so I google searched. It says it was documentary showing a lady in poverty in that area. Was there any more to the story?

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a very interesting documentary on Appalachian life in Pennsylvania. Penn State University started interviewing her in 1970. She was raising her kids in that hunting shack with no running water. But they stopped back periodically over a 25 year period. My wife watched it a few times and I wasn't interested until I realized that I grew up close to where she lived. Then I watched it myself and found it fascinating. The producer passed away but at the end of the series he stated that he wondered if someone else would continue with the story in 25 years. That kind of stuck with me and I decided to be the one.

@Runnerrwe

2 жыл бұрын

@@runningintohistory Wow that is very interesting. I will check out your other videos about it.

@Blueskathy

2 жыл бұрын

The Darlene Chronicles is just so upsetting to view....I felt so so sorry for Tracy & Terry ...outside of the rest, dang. It's a hard watch. Dont even think about child abuse.... omg

Please if you pick the story up again and find out more on the ones that are left if any please let me know. I was subbed to your channel but KZread has been removing me from some channels lately me and other people that is. Be safe and GOD BLESS

@runningintohistory

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I am trying to put interviews together for the next update.

@randlerichardson5826

11 ай бұрын

@@runningintohistorysounds great this was a sad interesting story

Thank you for correcting that the shed is what is standing. Your first video indicated the house as the shed. I am still interested in what happened to Darlene, Tracy, and Roy. Bud and Bob as well, actually. They didn't have much of a chance given their starts in life. The kids died fairly young. It's hard for some to imagine that people actually lived this way, but honestly, back then, there were no child protection services. People kept their business in the family. Hitting, cussing, and whooping kids was normal. Even strangers would smack a kid for being disrespectful or misbehaving. This didn't just happen in Appalachia. It was common most everywhere. Today, folks get all bent out of shape, but then vs. now was an entirely different Era. Frankly, the entitled and disrespectful youth of today could use a good smack or two. Instead of being coddled and put in time out. Before you come at me, take a good look around. What's happening to our youth is a reflection of society and should not come as a surprise. I worry for our future.

@runningintohistory

Жыл бұрын

Yeah when I did that first video, I only knew what I saw while my wife was watching the documentary. She was watching it and I heard them say Hollidaysburg and was like wait, I know that area, what is this lol. We drove out there the next day to try to find it and I finally watched the documentary the day after that. I didn't even plan on starting this channel until after making that video.

@nicolettejenkins6784

8 ай бұрын

There's a big difference between an occasional smack on the bum and the constant hitting of an abusive household. Darlene didn't even try to correct her children before hitting them. She was angry and broken and I think late in her life you can see that she realized she was wrong.

I liked the overlays. That was pretty cool. People may be confused by the other houses she lived in later. Is the third house still standing? Maybe that's what they're talking about. That structure you pointed out, are they two old pictures of the original house? I didn't follow.. Sorry.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

I am not sure about the third house yet. Its in Johnstown. The structure series is a screen shot from the documentary with the old car in it compared to a photo I took yesterday standing in a similar position on the road in front of Darlene's cabin. All of the overlays start with a screen shot from the original documentary and fade into a photo I took yesterday then fade back to the documentary photo.

@rkhnd51

2 жыл бұрын

@@runningintohistoryWow. Johnstown. Thank you.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

@@rkhnd51 Yeah a small town just south of Johnstown called Lilly.

liked and subbed🙂👍

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I just subbed to you also.

Question...the 2 boys went by the names Blair and Roy on the first documentary. Who is Austin?

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Good question. Austin Blair Myers is his full name. He was named after Darlene's father Austin Blair Musselman

Well here we are, the Darlene Chronicles are my Roman Empire.

So sad all the kids went off she said she wasn’t in contact with any of them and Tracy passed at 44

Interesting

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Naomi!

@tawnadepree4659

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for following through with more information on this fascinating story. I can’t wait to see part 3! Great research 👍😊

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

@@tawnadepree4659 thank you for watching Tawna!

Why is one of the videos on the Darlene list blocked, did they hit you with a copyright violation?

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I didn't notice any of them were blocked. Interesting, I will look into it thanks for letting me know.

@RedneckHillbilly-ho9md

2 жыл бұрын

@@runningintohistory well it's set as private so it may not show up to you.

@Blueskathy

2 жыл бұрын

Darlene Chronicles?

The children died in their Middle Ages. Plenty of life left! Trauma can create chronic illness.

They were Appalachian people,poor,no parenting skills,they were hard on their children,smacking,yelling, the only way of correcting children for most. Trust me my great grandmother was just like her. It's what they are taught.sad,but true.Tracy poor girl had it rough from the start,may she rest in peace.

someonen should make a film on this

I hope that they can all come together again. That the kids see that she loves them. Ppl do the vest they can sometimes. With what they have to give from within. It took me awhile years to learn things. Growing up with an alcoholic parent. That I wished I'd learned sooner. That would have helped me. With the relationship with that parent. Being the most compassionate person in life. You can be even with not understanding the struggles. That lies within ppl from what they endured growing up. Is critical in this life we live today. I now strive just to be the best person. I can be with others in this life. So oneday I to can live with the Lord. After leaving this life I sure don't want to go to hell. After enduring what I have here. Due to my choices or others choices for me. To cause me pain and hardship. We only live once getting it right takes time. I'd say don't waste time with thinking how others. Can be better in it. Doing that alone shows there is still more growing. You need to do it's easier to say. Or think what others should do always. Then it is to just be the best you. By not looking down on others. Or critizing them for the wrong they did. Even if it was to you. They don't say sorry for it. The growth inside you for the best. Will help with that in life as you mature. Nit alot of ppl get to have someone in their life. Whose been blessed to see 100. If you have that then let that be a guide for you. To help you I believe those ppl. Have been blessed by the Lord above. That they lived a pleasing life to him. So their words of wisdom to the young ppl. Matters and is critical in a time where. Evil is staggering no one is above enduring it now. Not even the innocent who don't know what it is yet. So I pray we all be and do the best we can. For others in this life more then self. What do you gain if it's all about you. Nothing at all but the road to loneliness. Misery and regret on what you wish. Doesn't have to be that way. Because in this moment you have to change and do better. Take the opportunity to do it. When it matters most.

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3 out of 5 siblings died? 44 49 52?? All so young RIP And they all look alot like there mother. She died young as well 63 . My mom died at 63 of cancer.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah definitely died young. Sorry about your mother.

What’s the update on Tracy’s kids and boyfriend are they alive ?? Is Bonnie still alive and Theresa ?

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

I actually discussed Bonnie and Theresa in this video.

@upnorthcountrygirl3127

2 жыл бұрын

Well what’s going on with the. Today ?? How are they doing? They working? Married? Kids ? What happened to Tracy’s kids ?

@upnorthcountrygirl3127

2 жыл бұрын

How is Bonnie snd Theresa doing since the death of well everyone around them !

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

@@upnorthcountrygirl3127 I am hoping to answer more of this in the next episode. I will not be discussing their children though without their permission.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

@@upnorthcountrygirl3127 but definitely keep posting any questions you have. I will combine them all together and attempt to get answers for the next episode.

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This is all very interesting and honestly I would love to live just as they did in that cabin and be left alone. Wonder why they are all dying off so young. As for the home location hell yes that's the spot, some "know it all's" just like to run their mouths and don't know when to shut up, you don't owe them anything.

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree with everything you just said. Would not mind living off the grid at all. Particularly in today's society.

@rkhnd51

2 жыл бұрын

I'd opt out when it comes to the out house. Did you see how far it was from the house? Lol! Can you imagine if you had the flu and had to run out there multiple times in the middle of the night with snow up to your calves? Nope!

@runningintohistory

2 жыл бұрын

@@rkhnd51 lol yeah that would not be fun in the winter.

@RedneckHillbilly-ho9md

2 жыл бұрын

@@rkhnd51 that's why they had chamber pots lol

@Blueskathy

2 жыл бұрын

Ethyl Darlene was a very abusive person and that abuse was ignored & accepted by others around her.. it hurt so bad watching Terry & Tracy being emotionally and physically abused. Wonder in the unseen yrs what happened to the rest . 😢

I’m confused as to why it says that Blair’s mums name is Ethel?

They had such a hard lives them kids. All because their mom was lazy, abuser and slept around.

Thats so young for both of those kids to end up dying in their 40s. Poverty is not conducive to taking care of health

All her kids was so young when they passed away very sad

waiting for up dates on grandkids and few remaining kids

The further the kids away got the better off their changes were at having a decent life, its no coincidence

What is the name of the road this is on

@larrysmith7155

2 жыл бұрын

It's PawPaw Road off Dunnings Highway (Old Route 220) just south of East Freedom.

Darlene should never had been a mother.