What strength and endurance Lydia possesses, and I was truly touched by her Victim Impact Story. Only a person of true beauty in their soul could grant forgiveness after enduring what she’s gone through. As for Kenia’s father, I wish the world were full of men like him-the world would be a much, much better place if so. I hope nothing but peace and happiness for both victim’s families, they deserve it.

@kimmburrly8010

Жыл бұрын

What a Hero this MAN is🙏💙🙏

@denisehoose5162

Жыл бұрын

Amazing father and human being💓 Lydia is amazing as well. She IS a survivor and such a fighter💞

@natalienguyen6618

Жыл бұрын

Sad ....so sad....

@yzkriden4157

Жыл бұрын

S dt Vi n dbb vn va n crib cut j I ni oído que kno oi ok ooo O😅😅😊k

@joshuatree929

Жыл бұрын

I have ALWAYS clashed, butted heads with and flat-out could not stand guys named Travis. People, men and women, if you want your son to be a spineless, weak loser ? Name him Travis.

The fact that he went wandering for hours at night all alone looking for his poor daughters body in dumpsters. I can’t fathom what this guy had to deal with. He is a strong man who will get over this. RIP Kenia.

@pipgirl7352

9 ай бұрын

he was okay with the murderer getting a manslaughter charge as long as he could find and put his daughter's body to rest. he really did everything in his power for kenia, possibly from feeling responsible for not protecting her. he is an amazing person and i wish him and his family peace.

@FearNPanic

8 ай бұрын

Closure is overrated. You don't "get over" a death.

@jessicasanchez5765

8 ай бұрын

@Onedirectionforever883 You can't possibly be a parent. At least I hope not. If you become a parent, you will know there is no getting "over it", ever.

@yeshuaislord6880

8 ай бұрын

@@FearNPanic Yeah I'd guess so. They just want this thing to be done and over. They don't want their loved one's body just in some rubbbish dump rotting away.

@flatsamiscool

7 ай бұрын

He won’t ever “get over this” nor should he. I would never get over it if it happened to anyone I knew let alone a relative. It honestly sounds kind of careless to say he’ll just get over it.

Thank you for showing Lidia speaking, and not speaking for her. People almost always think people with speaking difficulties are stupid, and can’t form coherent thoughts, and that they can’t communicate properly. They are smart, they can communicate, and they should be allowed to share their stories. She’s incredibly brave, resilient, and intelligent.

@GroundUnderMedia

6 ай бұрын

100%!!!!

@toyytoy

5 ай бұрын

does anyone know if it was caused from the attack or if she was born that way?

@Cresenta

4 ай бұрын

@@toyytoyIt was the attack that hindered her ability to speak.

@rachelann9362

4 ай бұрын

@@toyytoyshe had a stroke from the attack

@HeatherHenton

4 ай бұрын

She is a rockstar. I knew the story but I've never heard her speak about it. She's amazing.

Kenya's father was amazing. He was calm, and kept his composure. He dealt with Travis himself, didn't reveal any information that could've caused him disappearing, or anything. He has an iron strong will, genuinely.

@canadianqueenbee845

3 ай бұрын

Your YT handle is super similar to my last name, which is Japanese & uncommon (Oshiro). Do you know the meaning behind it?

I have mad respect for Kenyia's father for not letting Travis convince him that he didn't harm Kenya. HIS TENACITY HELPED GET HER JUSTICE.

@ritawashere5787

Жыл бұрын

Yes! You are 100% correct! Such terrible loss he and his family have endured. I hope they're able to take comfort in the fact that though his daughter's life couldn't be saved, to receive in my opinion, was instrumental in saving other lives. Fort Collins Police couldn't do anything until he did something and it's great that they had surveillance on him. I would bet money, that's what saved the woman's life that he was chatting up on the sidewalk that evening.

@xxqueenelizxx4133

Жыл бұрын

Kenia*

@kqr1

Жыл бұрын

@@xxqueenelizxx4133 No one asked tho

@RemainsOfDarky

Жыл бұрын

@@kqr1 um ok

@kdawson8981

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! This Dad broke my heart. He took on so much by himself. The weight of the world was on his shoulders. All he wanted was good news for his family. Poor Dad 😢

It makes me mad that they made a parent wait 72 hours to report their child missing. No young girl in this day and age would leave their phone behind. RIP and I'm amazed and glad that Lydia survived to put the monster away

@kellidinit3725

Жыл бұрын

That has ALWAYS bothered me.

@joline2730

Жыл бұрын

@@kellidinit3725 Yes, they say the first 24 hours of an investigation, no matter what kind of crime, are crucial, so why the wait ? He may even have killed another three girls in that 72 hours, and who would be to blame? Who makes these silly rules anyway ??

@melida20

Жыл бұрын

@@joline2730 They do it to "not waste resources" early on if it's due to a false call or a runway, but they should really believe people that their family member will never do that. And help the ones that need the help right away... 🤷

@vanidiaogega94

Жыл бұрын

I think this law should be abolished .

@vanidiaogega94

Жыл бұрын

@@melida20 plus if it is a prank an dthe resources are wasted they should put charges for the ones who pranked them.

*“She chose to walk off with this guy, and I can’t blame myself for that.”* Even if he hadn’t killed her, this would be an incredibly fucked up thing to say. “Monster” is the perfect word for him.

@MarvinMonroe

Жыл бұрын

I've only seen the beginning clip and it doesn't even make logical sense at all. He fake cries when saying she left with some other guy. And then he acts like he doesnt even know her name Why would someone cry about a person, and then ask what the persons name is?

@gabrielafreitas5694

Жыл бұрын

I don't think we should name this killer (or others) with such strong and powerful names, because that's what they are seeking when they do things like this. They love to overpower their victims and they love to decide, like a god, if they are going to live or not. When we give them names like that we are doing what they want: recognizing his power over the victims.

@com.passionatebitch

Жыл бұрын

@@gabrielafreitas5694 and many of them enjoy being called monsters. It doesn't mean anything except a compliment for them. That's why I hate it when people call murderers monsters, because it backs their delusion of having power.

@just_because1671

Жыл бұрын

And if you closely to the corners of his mouth, he’s not only fake crying, he’s even smiling

@danielleminerva4525

Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I thought! Any person innocent would be blaming themself like crazy!

If it wasn't for the father the cases probably never would have been solved. I'm so sorry for all the victims and their family's. We need more fathers like him.

@MadScientist267

8 ай бұрын

He's got that surround vision

@Chris-vf8fe

7 ай бұрын

Hero.

@mopimpn

4 ай бұрын

Never solved plus how many more victims do you think this psychopath would of killed if not for his tenacity and giving up on his daughter murder.

@annecollins7657

20 күн бұрын

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I love this channel so much because they don’t focus on the killer, they focus on the victims and how much it has changed them. Thank you for not giving killers a spot light.

@Yerocco

7 ай бұрын

It makes a grown man cry.

@user-oz2jn4yh2e

4 ай бұрын

@@YeroccoI haven’t cried watching any other true crime but the way he focuses on the victim just makes you tear up

@ebossnz6838

27 күн бұрын

​@@Yeroccomaybe beta boys lol.

Lydia at the end - “I won” hell yeah you did girl. You won that vicious war that you didn’t even agree to fight. You are a hero.

@lalo6442

Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@oAgL214

Жыл бұрын

He didn't wait long before trying again. I'm glad she won, I also can't help to thing, is there more victims? This man was too comfortable doing this.

@veronikagajdoszova1209

Жыл бұрын

May God bless you Lydia, you are amazing. 🙏

@Anthony.and.Bigsis

Жыл бұрын

And that other girls father is a hero as well. If it wasn't for him they wouldnt even know the travis guy existed and be able to link it all to him.

@oAgL214

Жыл бұрын

@@Anthony.and.Bigsis 100%

it’s heartbreaking to see how hard this father fought to bring back his daughter. he looked in dumpsters all night, alone. he didnt want anyone else in his family to carry the pain and possible truth. i hope he’s seeked grief counseling for himself. he did everything that he could.

@nickf8268

Жыл бұрын

A true hero and man

@moneyfornothing3264

Жыл бұрын

999th 👍🏽

@minagrujic

11 ай бұрын

literally. my heart hurt watching that

@samanthatalsky5157

10 ай бұрын

Yea and it's rare all the stuff he did!

@NadaMohamed99n

9 ай бұрын

Add to this the burden of being the one to tell her mom and siblings yet has to be their backbone and strength and hide his pain God bless him

The fact that Tony knew the devastating fate of his child with just a handshake from a complete stranger, is totally heartbreaking 😔

The fact that Kenia's father went dumpster diving all night breaks my heart. Imagine driving around in the middle of the night with a heavy heart, looking inside dumpster after dumpster, looking for the lifeless body of a person you care about. Absolutely crushing...

The part where he talks about just wandering trying to find his daughter's body... absolutely heartbreaking.

@jamierupert7563

Жыл бұрын

I see you and I are watching the same videos, lol. I saw you commented also in the story of the little 10 year old girl that brought Tommy Lynn Sells down too. What a courageous little girl she was too.

@Panda-cute

Жыл бұрын

@@jamierupert7563 oh hi! I do watch a ton of true crime on here lol. And yes, she was truly admirable.

@blondegiraffe2023

Жыл бұрын

And going through trash 😭

@Panda-cute

Жыл бұрын

@@blondegiraffe2023 I can’t even imagine 😭. His child, literally thrown away.

@sciencenotstigma9534

Жыл бұрын

@@jamierupert7563I watched that too. Yes, she was amazing! I hope she is doing well today. ❤

It's disgusting that you can't report an adult as missing until 72 HOURS later. The chance of survival for them drops literally 70% after the first 24 hours. How does the police expect to even find them alive if they don't take action asap 😕

@ultraboombean

Жыл бұрын

So many people run away

@carcevicubo3703

Жыл бұрын

@@ultraboombean Those runaways can also get killed, raped, etc... It´s better to find A LOT of persons alive by taking action, than waitng THREE DAYS to start an investigation. 24 hours is long AND AGONIZING ENOUGH for a parent!

@leahpeterson

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! Seems pretty backwards…

@DJrosevalentine

Жыл бұрын

Same with R victims. I was R when I was about 19 by my step dad, and when I went to the police they bluntly asked if I was sure it was R or if I provoked him since I wasn't a minor. It's disgusting how the justice system works sometimes.

@michelleb7399

Жыл бұрын

I was surprised to learn the police refused to take it seriously when it had all the alarms ringing of suspicion. I’ve watched enough true crime to learn that other jurisdictions have said you do NOT need to wait 72 hours and in fact many family members on these shows have come under suspicion for assuming this to be the case and not reporting their loved one missing in a more timely manner.

I hate that the judicial system has to work with deals. I understand it but the minute a monster like this says "I'll tell you where she is if you do this for me" especially when he's lied so potentially before is heart wrenching. Also the pain of being told "you must wait 72 hours". Please don't leave friends alone to go home. Always check in. Someone loves you.

@zero.divine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I literaly came looking for this comment, an I'm shocked this is the only one I found.

@MercuryKurogane

9 ай бұрын

The 72 hour thing infuriates me because if someone is kidnapped, they would most likely not be alive by the time that those hours are up.

@Jiishaan

8 ай бұрын

​@@MercuryKurogane72 hours is made because some people falsely claim of being kidnapped or some teens really run away for a while then return home within 48 hours.. so blame the general people for this.

@tomlxyz

8 ай бұрын

​@@Jiishaanwhat? What if it's a false claim and they stay over 72 hours?

@Jiishaan

8 ай бұрын

@@tomlxyz dude don't ask me.. ask the us govt who made the law lol

Legal update: in 2022 the Colorado legislature passed a bill that abolished the waiting period for filing a missing persons’ report for an adult and mandates that the details of the case be entered into the missing persons’ database within 8 hours of the report being filed. Definitely too little too late for poor Kenia, may she rest in peace, but at least a step forward.

@AthyDuGard

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update! Pity it took so long for the bill happen, but at least it did.

@AthyDuGard

7 ай бұрын

📍 📍 📍 For your comment, @eithnemelee2997

@MsZoe85

7 ай бұрын

Only in 2022? Way too late How many more victims whose killers are roaming free?

@ChiakiClaire-qu6xi

6 ай бұрын

it's actually too late for her even if they search for her the moment someone reported her missing since she was raped and killed the very same night she went missing, but it is not the same for everyone. it is a good change indeed.

Imagine how many more victims he would’ve had if he wasn’t stopped. Truly sickening, Im glad lydia is able to move on. She’s so strong. Rip Kenya 🕊️

@rainpunk

Жыл бұрын

His GF said that he cleaned his van, his whole garage and all his cloths with bleach around 3 times per year.....

@jenniferbush7400

Жыл бұрын

Not forgetting the girl he was following the day he was stopped by police on the street , surely that girl had an angel guiding her so she had a very lucky escape . Plus Lydia's speech about him not being able to destroy her soul and spirit is 100 percent truth , he may have abused her body but not tge soul or her spirit . Hats off to her and may she live a blessed life , it's hard to trust people because if monsters like him though .

@Johnny2Bags47

Жыл бұрын

I think it's horrible that Kenya subsequently passed away. Do you think she was a 2 time hussy though

@Baglady111

Жыл бұрын

@@Johnny2Bags47 seriously! I wonder if you’d ask that question to her dad? No of course not, you’re just a keyboard warrior that hides behind their initials. Shame on you - she’s dead.

@raysfan9172

Жыл бұрын

This guy didn't just kill 2 girls. No way. There has to be a lot more out there. He has the makings of a serial killer. He was too methodical in what he was doing. Maybe someday he will decide to tell the truth.

Imagine not being allowed to make a report for 70 some odd hours, knowing damn well the first 48 hours are the MOST VITAL for solving a case. How horrible.

@jeanchristy

Жыл бұрын

The 48 hour protocol is when you have a murder. A body. Not a missing person's case. The law is insane about the 72 hour wait though. I never agreed with it. People know their loved ones and what their normal is. They gave him 72 hour head start. That needs to change.

@LaMexicanaBonita95

Жыл бұрын

@Jean Christy Vestal yes, but that's the issue. If a person is MISSING, they could potentially be dead. There are so many cases that occur where, if they were able to utilize the first 48 hours APPROPRIATELY for a missing person, they could have been saved or at least SOLVED quicker without much grievance. But instead they make people wait. In the amount of time it takes to be able to report a missing loved one, any and all evidence can be destroyed and unobtainable. Idk. It's insane to me either way. I'd rather have a missing person's case open immediately and find out it was just miscommunication than to wait 70 some odd hours to open up a case, just to find out it's too late. Shits so upsetting

@jeanchristy

Жыл бұрын

I concur ma'am 💯

@LaMexicanaBonita95

Жыл бұрын

@@jeanchristy I would be devastated having to wait to file a case. Ugh. Just thr thought breaks my heart for those who have been there.

@theuzumakis2624

Жыл бұрын

In most cases of missing children end up being found, it’s sucks but that’s why

I am so happy Lydia survived her attack. God bless you, Lydia, and God bless Kenia's family.

"I had to control myself, before i could go take away their hope." Jeez, that hurt to hear, very strong man. Good Father

I've heard her story before (can't remember where) and apparently the bouncers at the club are partly to blame. They threw her out of the club because she was intoxicated, but didn't allow her to get her things she left with her friends (coat, purse, phone, keys) and she was stuck outside with nothing. That's when Travis rolled up and well, we know what happened after that. If I remember correctly, his "creepy white van" was seen cruising the area like an hour before, so he was looking for an easy target. Those bouncers should've called her a ride or at least get her things so she could call one herself.

@proudmen1220

Жыл бұрын

Yes I remember. We don't know the full story with the bouncers so we can't blame them. But sometimes we can blame ourselves for our actions

@quimmole477

Жыл бұрын

i have to wonder what the hell their logic was.. oh yeah let’s just throw an inebriated, vulnerable woman onto the streets all by herself.. that’ll end well for sure

@k0chana6

Жыл бұрын

I had this happen to me when I was 19, I rolled my ankle in my heals, and they the bouncer asked me to follow him. He led me to the BACK DOOR of the bar , not the front , and told me to step outside , shut the door behind me and locked me out. I found myself all alone in a pitch black parking lot /alley downtown after midnight , having no idea where I was. Thankfully, my boyfriend had been kicked out at almost the exact same time as me (except he was led out the front door) and we managed to somehow meet up together on the street. It was perfect timing too, because some creep was trying to hit on me and was asking me where I lived and if he could come back to my place with me. My boyfriend punched him in the face and we headed home. Shame on bouncers that think it's okay to throw people out like that.

@Tia-

Жыл бұрын

@@k0chana6I’m glad u made it out ok

@abbie_joan

Жыл бұрын

and then on top of that she was presumably not drunk by choice...so they likely kicked out a girl who was drugged and had no way to get home to wander the streets on her own with no way to safely get home

I am so happy you referred to them as father and daughter. It’s actually a step father and other documentaries only referred to him as that. But he isn’t. Everything he did is what an actual father would do and those girls saw him as just that. Sad case but I applaud his perseverance.

@rainpunk

Жыл бұрын

He insist on being called his father

@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts

Жыл бұрын

Great comment 👍🏾

@pigtailsandteddybears

Жыл бұрын

That's how me and my Dad are. Came into me and my mom's life when I was 1 and a half. I love him tremendously and never treated me as a step daughter.🖤❤

@autumnidkk

Жыл бұрын

@@rainpunk wow that’s even worse that he insists on it but no one does :(

@personalcheeses8073

Жыл бұрын

So you had to bring the subject up. Own goal 🤷‍♀️

So happy Lidia survived and semi-recovered. So sad, but glad to see her able to talk and tell her story.

Dear Tony, I wish everyone had a father like you. God bless you and your family!

Tony is the dad we all wished we had, what a wonderful person he is, and his family is so so lucky to have him! I hope this family can one day find some peace again.

Her father was relentless. A brave, determined man. A hero. May his daughter rest peacefully

Lydia is such an incredible person I can’t imagine all she went through in taking her life back.

Waiting 72 hours before an investigation is horrific, I can't even bear to imagine what the families must have been going through. My heart aches for Kenya's father, he must have been going through so much and still had it in him to find his daughter

I love how you don’t put the monsters name in the title but the victims. It just shows a lot of respect because the person who did that awful thing doesn’t deserve a title but the victim does they deserve to have their story told and not to be a side character in their murders story.

@coreyhall1150

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. The cocksucking killers deserves NO RECOGNITION.

@juliadesl

Жыл бұрын

Good point. Respect!

@katiemarcotte5310

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@cynharman6866

Жыл бұрын

Your right the killer usually gets the headline well spotted

@scheezy

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it makes the case harder to find. If I'm looking for a specific murder case I tend to be more familiar with the perpetrator's name than I do the victims. It makes searching for videos confusing.

Bless Tony and Lydia for their unfathomable strength during the worst tragedy of their lives. I live in Denver and I remember when this happened. Lydia is clearly a very old and very wise soul.

What a character Lydia is, such an incredible spirit, she's amazing, simply put.

When Kenya's little sis met Lydia and hugged her then said said she felt like she was hugging Kenya... that got me!!! What a powerful moment. Great epispde!

@xxqueenelizxx4133

Жыл бұрын

Kenia*

@battlestar6364

Жыл бұрын

@@xxqueenelizxx4133 yes, thanks!

"I chose life over fear, and I won!" Words so simple yet so profound.

@shuffman8094

Жыл бұрын

Imagine the grueling process to come to that point. It didn’t happen immediately. Just as she saved her physical self that night. She saved her whole being by the path she continued to take. She’s an incredible woman.

@deadinside1776

Жыл бұрын

@@shuffman8094 I agree

@inkayinks5433

2 ай бұрын

My favorite quote! It shows her perseverance, and in light of everything. She is strong 💪

This is just a lot. Kenyias dad is a great example of everything a dad can possibly be. Even today he’s fighting for all the women in the area by warning them and reminding them of the danger. He helps other families with children or adults missing currently. He’s a huge asset to humanity. Lydia is a phenomenal example of the will to live. She far exceeds my capabilities of forgiveness. I can’t say I’d be so able to do what she’s done. And that’s why she did in fact win. She ensured he paid for 2 crimes and made sure he only took 1 life. I have no idea how a human can be so strong. For as awful as this is, the ending makes it all somehow a little better. Rip Kenyia. You have never been forgotten and you are still daddy’s little girl.

@stfuplsok

11 ай бұрын

*KENIA

@israelizzyyarrashamiaak766

11 ай бұрын

@@stfuplsok my bad 😞

Kenyia’s father trying his best not to hurt his family, only to then have to tell them that she was gone is beyond painful.

Tony is a badass among dads. I don't understand why there is a 72 hour hold on reporting a missing person, when the first 24 to 72 hours are crucial in such an investigation.

@casecold425

Жыл бұрын

People have the right to dissapear. The 72hr rule is because 90% returns before that time. Millions dissapear daily, there is no police force in the world able to cover that.

@lissam956

Жыл бұрын

Because supposedly many are runaways that don’t want to be found or come back home. But they should change the law to search for them asap as they find out they are missing

@kikiwilliams4747

Жыл бұрын

@Lissa M right, because even if found, they could articulate to the cop that they left and don't want to be around the people that ran away from. At least the family would know they are safe and not dead.

@joBearCreekYoungblood

Жыл бұрын

I don’t care if someone is over 18 if a family is telling you this is not normal behavior for my child then you get up and you put all you got into finding them , you don’t assume you’re right and sit back and do nothing !

@SmokeyChipOatley

Жыл бұрын

From what I understand many jurisdictions have already changed that policy but I agree that there should be a law barring such waiting periods in missing persons cases. Everyone knows the first 48 hours are the most crucial in getting justice against bad actors in these circumstances.

I'm really sad that the father thought he couldn't share his feelings with his family. Fathers don't always have to be the rock.

@qud3913

Жыл бұрын

If he was the sort of man who shares his feelings, he wouldn't have done the same things as this father

@dogelife7901

Жыл бұрын

They actually do that's their job.

@swampjoe1985

Жыл бұрын

I 3rd these other cats comments. If Tony was that kinda guy, it's very likely he wouldn't have made the headway he did. Helluva man!

@vismattress5760

Жыл бұрын

all yall are fucking misandrist lmao.

@ckoritko

Жыл бұрын

We do, though.

When Kenias’ dad talked about going to a Walmart parking lot to lose it so his family didn’t see him break down that hit me hard. I couldn’t imagine something like this happening to one of my children and I don’t know how I would react. I do know that I really respect her dad trying to stay strong, even if it’s a facade at moments. He just wanted to do why he can to keep his family strong so the focus could be on figuring out what happened to his little girl. It’s sad and admirable all at the same time.

Listening to Kenia’s father talk about what he did at the beginning to look for her absolutely brought me to tears. Not only for her and her family but also because is reminded me of my own dad because he would have done the same thing for me.

My God … what a horrible thing to be alone and searching dumpsters for your daughters body. Such a strong man. Bless his soul.

72 hours ??? Seriously ? What message does it send to murderers "hey guys, we're letting you 3 days to murder someone, get rid of the evidence and run, so enjoy! " That's absolutely disgusting. If they started to look for her directly they would have get her body and he would have not assaulted his next victim. Awful.

@katharineellen8391

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but I doubt they would have found her without his help. I mean, didn't he drive out with them to a remote location where he identified where she was buried? It's not like she was in his backyard.

@cdj5431

Жыл бұрын

Shows what you know about privilege It’s all about race she wasn’t a priority to them like a white women

@com.passionatebitch

Жыл бұрын

@@cdj5431 so racist and delusional if you... There were no evidence and/or body that could be pinned on him unlike with the last victim. She didn't get off easy because she was white, she got off by jumping off her burning house despite her multiple fractures. You shit.

@cocoba7690

Жыл бұрын

@@cdj5431 Oww here we go!.. take the angry platform friend 🗣💩

@cdj5431

Жыл бұрын

@@cocoba7690 who angry🤣🥱if statistics make you mad you Better stay bothered ❄️

Lydia was raped, brutally attacked such that her jaw and wrist broken, got bleached on her naked body and her house set on fire… yet she stand up in court and said she forgave him for what he did because she didn’t want to live in hatred 😢 WHAT A BRAVE, COURAGEOUS and BEAUTIFUL PERSON INSIDE AND OUT. I think no one on this world would be able to do that if not by God’s power. She needs to be protected at all costs to continue spreading her messages to the world…

@nikkibraden8302

10 ай бұрын

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@angeepanjee

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing and inspirational. The beauty in this story outweighs the evil. I don't think I'm ever going to forget those words nor will I be able to forget the vision of that poor father breaking down in tears in the supermarket carpark, as he realizes his daughter has been murdered. They make me want to be a better person.

@Amalekites

9 ай бұрын

Or...a classic Stockholm syndrome victim.

@_JustJoe

9 ай бұрын

So you're giving "god" the credit for HER strength? Where was he when Travis attacked her?

@_akiangel

9 ай бұрын

@@_JustJoe we can all have different believes. I just think the way she wrote the letter was empowered by God how she was to forgive and mentioning about her spirit and soul. I also don’t believe bad things are brought by God but by the devils… but that’s just me🙏🏻

My therapist told me this and I feel like all victims of any kind of abuse or attack should also know it if they don’t already. Forgiveness does not mean you are forgetting the actions, or forgetting the treatment the person gave towards you. Forgiveness is meant to be selfish, it is a tool for you to begin to move on from the event. It’s to help you let go of the rage or sadness you hold towards the event and begin to heal yourself. It is not to reconcile, or to forget the actions of the person who hurt you, it is to help you see what happened as an event. A bad event, but not one that will continue to impact you negatively. Never feel guilty about not wanting to forgive someone, if you ever do, it will be in your own time.

He may not be her biological dad, but he is an awesome father

@sciencenotstigma9534

Жыл бұрын

I think he is their biological dad.

@mattymaple1976

Жыл бұрын

@@sciencenotstigma9534 i must have misunderstood. Thanks for the correction :)

@Mandapanda.

Жыл бұрын

@@sciencenotstigma9534 he’s her step dad but they both insist on him being called just her dad 😊

@Not_tellingU

Жыл бұрын

Your Dad is who loves you and cares for you and watches over you. Any man can be a 'father's but it takes a special type of man to be a Dad

@laurar6915

Жыл бұрын

How's this relevant?

The strength of Lydia is unmatched and so inspiring. Her last sentence had me choking back tears ❤️ I’ve heard this story before but have never heard her speak

@raerae6422

Жыл бұрын

If you search her name on yt you will find the full talk she gave a group about her life. Such a determined and loving soul, both before and after.

@Areniapixie

Жыл бұрын

@@raerae6422 Thank you for the recommendation! I watched it and my gosh she’s amazing 🤩

@raerae6422

Жыл бұрын

@@Areniapixie yep, she is the definition of inner strength.

@ritawashere5787

Жыл бұрын

Me too! The detective there in Fort collins, I think her name is Shaklee, I've seen her on other channels covering other cases. There must be what would be considered high profile cases there. If they weren't high profile I guess we wouldn't care about them that's the only reason I say that.

Her Father is truly an amazing person, absolutely an amazing person! And Lydia is an incredible human being, just wow, this video was amazing!

I think waiting 3 days is outdated and wrong. But wow what a dad! He is the type of father I wish all kids had.

This father’s love is undeniable. My father left early into my life, and he’s a terrible person, so I never got to experience love from a father. This father did not deserve this at all. I could feel his love and determination. I only wish good things for him and his family, and Lydia who’s stronger than I could ever be. ❤

Mr. Lee is a very intelligent man. He knew he needed to act. I am so very sorry that Kenia was murdered by this vicious killer. Mr. Lee and Lydia are two the bravest people I have ever heard of. I feel so sorry that they had to go through this trauma.

Lydia is a true miracle and a hero….so glad she is still here to tell her story and that she lived to put him away for good.

I'm in absolute awe of the strength of so many people in this story, absolutely incredible individuals. May she rest in peace.

Lydia is a superhero! She stopped this monster. There is no telling how many other women she saved with her courage. God bless you in all your endeavors. 💜💜💜

@shuffman8094

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad the cops intervened that night while he was talking with another woman. I have a feeling they stopped an additional attack.

@hannahdoucette2920

Жыл бұрын

@@shuffman8094Oh definitely, she was all alone they definitely saved her. I bet she has seen this cause she prob lives close enough and thinks “Thank god for that survivor who stopped him”

I absolutely despise the fact that a person has to wait three days before they can alert authorities. Most of the time, sadly, it's too late by then. Police need to take missing people more seriously. It's not just the drunkards who stumbled off, but the kids, the women who get taken outside a bar with their friends. It's not a "waste of time and resources". They are human beings, they deserve to be looked for and saved, not disregarded. Police, read this and save these people before it's too late.

@kassassin_brahgawk

Жыл бұрын

Anything to not do their job. Murderers have almost a 50/50 chance of being caught and held accountable for their actions.

@lostmojo

Жыл бұрын

I've heard it's not so in many States, it's up to the police to decide, which is terribile because they must respond on how they use tax payers' money, so they must judge on the spot what's really going on with all the biases one can have

@kassassin_brahgawk

Жыл бұрын

@@lostmojo according to the Marshal project, it is about 50/50 in America if you get away with murder.

@aprilgates1474

Жыл бұрын

We need to pass a law that throws that out! Complete bulkshit and there’s no reason for it. Think about it, there isn’t any reason to wait before even putting out a bolo! If it’s because LE are too busy trying to reach their quota- then we need to change the laws, right now

@proudmen1220

Жыл бұрын

And men

I love this. Lydia is a true BOSS. A Survivor….a Thriver!!!! They both have amazing fathers. I wish I had a father that would fight for me like that!!

Wow,what a superhero this woman is,absolutely incredible.Wishing her so much love and joy for the rest of her life 💜 And the amazing dad,never letting go,and the detective,showing so much compassion. Those three people are true angels on this earth.

Lydia is such a Badass. She encompasses everything the human spirit should have/be. Tony is the dad every single child deserves to have as a father. So sorry they lost their beloved Kenya to such a demonic entity. May her soul continue to Rest in Peace

What a father! A true definition of a father, protector, provider and supporter. He isn’t their rock, he’s the whole dang mountain!

Her dad is such a monument. A true testament to fathers. I hope you find peace.

That is a very strong woman. DAMN RIGHT SHE WON!!! As for Kenia and her father may she RIP knowing that her father is keeping her alive in everyones hearts and even more so in the hearts and minds of all the girls and woman that his foundation has helped. Much love and many prayers for the family and friends of both these woman. God bless❤

Did anyone else rewind and watch Lydia saying "...and I won!" over and over again? What an amazingly beautiful and courageous woman. May Kenia rest peacefully and may Lydia continue to shine brightly 🙏 ♥

That dad is everything. He's a real dad. May he and his family find peace.

Kenia's Dad is the definition of a man's man.. The way he cut himself out the situation at the household to take time for himself is a hard thing to do.. But he's all about his family.. big props to that man.

I usually don’t cry a whole lot through these stories but this one was on a different level. I can’t imagine the pain Kenya’s family and Lydia went through, and it is breathtaking how strong they were through this whole process. I’m beyond moved.

Wow. So sorry for the loss of your daughter. Very strong and courageous woman who chose forgiveness after surviving a monster.

@Johnny2Bags47

Жыл бұрын

Forgiveness...I hate when people forgive the monsters that do horrific things to them or their family members. Especially their family members. I would NEVER forget someone for hurting especially a family member. I would find a way to kill the monster.

@rationalbacon5872

Жыл бұрын

@@Johnny2Bags47 I agree. Forgiveness is overrated. Especially for unforgivable deeds.

@hannaansari2921

Жыл бұрын

That's not 'forgiveness' lady,it's denying justice to the victim who suffered,it's sick and should not be allowed to happen

@mobpsychopath1009

Жыл бұрын

@@Johnny2Bags47 sometimes forgiveness is better healing then holding a life long grudge

@geetanjalidas3417

Жыл бұрын

it's about punishing the criminal. It's our duty to seek revenge of their heinous crime. Our army are doing the same. If u forget the history of ur life, u will be one. Punishment is about giving a example that what a criminal need to face. I am very proud of all those men and women who fight till the end and let their criminal get what the hell they deserve

I find it incredibly ironic the mandatory 3 days they make you wait to file a missing persons case is also the most crucial time during a homicide investigation.

@veeivezaj

Жыл бұрын

It's purposely done

@itskristinawithak

Жыл бұрын

@@veeivezaj right? It seems that way

Hearing Lydia speak truly gave me goosebumps. What a strong woman. And i am so glad that her, and Kenia's family both got justice. What a monster this guy is.

My heart goes out to Lydia, Kenia, and her family. Her father is such an impressive man. This story, as most true crime stories, is absolutely heartbreaking. Also, side note, your videos all have millions of views, yet only 513k subs? Dumb. Anyway, subbed and liked for the algorithm.

I just wanted to say thank you for not reading a transcript of Lydia’s speech. You’re so right that we need to hear it in her words, in her voice. It was really respectfully done and is what everyone needs to hear when talking to/about those with speech differences.

This case really is heartbreaking, the father suspecting that she was spiked is so upsetting, as I myself have been spiked and to this day I still don’t remember a lot at all, I was just so so lucky to be with my best friend, as the man who spiked me was very aggressive when he saw me getting carried out from the pub to the car, he was trying to convince my lift home that he was my boyfriend. Luckily my lift home was also a very close friend of mine and knew that I didn’t know who this man was, he told the man to leave me alone, and the man started lashing out on the car, punching it, threatening us etc, honestly god knows what could’ve happened to me if I was alone/wasn’t surrounded by people that had only the best intentions. I went to police within the 3 day span to get blood tests and was turned away each time because they were “too busy”, the police pissed me around so much and didn’t end up doing anything with my case, and told me they went through cctv of the pub, and not once did either me or my friends put our drinks down (which is a lie)… so they told me they phoned the man up to ask him if he had spiked someone, and his response was “no”, as expected.. I live on a little island where you don’t hear alot of crime happening and it’s seemed to be a “safe place” to live.. I was so upset when I went on Facebook a week after receiving that news from the police, to see someone’s mum on Facebook saying “be aware that there are spikings happening and it’s not brought to public knowledge, as my daughter has been spiked tonight”. I am disgusted that the police brushed off my case when there was clearly opportunities to get evidence from me, and they weren’t bothered at all, I no longer have any respect for the police where I live due to them only focusing on throwing people in jail that smoke cannabis and not focussing on serious crimes and not bringing it to public knowledge.

The strength of this father is tremendous and admirable. Men aren't made like him much anymore but I think it's important to try. I hope his family can find peace. I hope all the victims & everyone who was touched by this monster can find peace and happiness.

I was almost brought to tears while listening to Lydia overcoming the horrors she was subjected to. What an amazing person. A goddamn unit of a woman. My heart goes out to everyone in this story. The ability for both families to bring something positive out of such a tragedy shows you to never lose faith in humanity.

@ValCronin

Жыл бұрын

I cried about 5 times throughout the video.

@ValCronin

Жыл бұрын

@Zumba Ching Chang Yes they do. You dont, but others do. So your comment is hypocritical, thinking that just because you dont care, no one does.

@ValCronin

Жыл бұрын

@Zumba Ching Chang No, it is neither of those things. Please stop putting your negative, depressing, and insulting thoughts out into the world and instead eat something, take a nap, and f@p one out, and resist from commenting until you feel a bit better there champ. Because whats useless and attention-seeking is YOUR responses, not mine.

I got to give props to Kenia dad, he did what the police should've been doing, what a great father do. He knew A LOT right away. And 72 hrs. Is CRAZY to me, I feel like a lot of missing persons and murder's will be solved if that bs didn't happen.

@franco30528

10 ай бұрын

Or more murders will go unsolved because cops will have to take resources from actual cases to help find a grown adult who went with his/her friend on a trip but forgot to call anyone

Strange when I first heard about Travis I didn’t know about Lydia’s story. She is SO strong for everything she went through, and I’m glad she keeps fighting to this day

Out of hundreds of crime cases that I’ve gone through, I’ve literally never cried, with the exception of one other. This today and makes number two. Outstanding job @unseen. Powerful AF.

My parents wouldn’t even have gotten in to their car to go down the road to look for me but this father took step after step to try his absolute hardest for answers and I find that amazing when people can care so hard and deeply, even when they knew she was no longer alive they couldn’t rest until they had the physical body home with them. Another heartbreaking story for everyone that monster encountered 😢

@martyknox2218

Жыл бұрын

Don't even let your mind take you there Krystal. You don't ever want to find yourself in a situation like that. It doesn't matter what others think of you. Not even your own family. I pray that you are able to recognize your own worth. Don't waste another minute thinking of the world without you ❤️🕊️ Love & Peace over All that 🙏🏻

@suzied4270

Жыл бұрын

Right!

@alyssahamlett

Жыл бұрын

You know after watching a lot of true crime I've had this fear in my mind if I die in my house randomly how long would it take the people in my life to notice I don't work right now I don't talk to anybody every single day that would send off alarmbell's I could be rotting For weeks before somebody would come and do a welfare check

@AlexAndra-iy5zu

Жыл бұрын

@@alyssahamlett Alyssa idk what you’re going through but please don’t believe you’re not loved nor cared about

@martyknox2218

Жыл бұрын

@@alyssahamlett I have to agree with our friend Alex. I know what it's like to have no support, but I really hope you know that you're not the only one. Most importantly Alyssa - love yourself. Find things that soothe your soul and make you happy. No one struggles alone. Please be kind to yourself and please don't be afraid to dream of a better life for yourself. ☝️❤️

A father knows! A mother knows! Salute to this father!

Lydia made an inspiring recovery. I wish the best to her and Tony.

I found his demeanor and his tears extremely convincing and genuine, it s shocking how well he pretended to really care about Kenya. He seemed totally innocent. A sign that you should not believe anything, no matter how concerned or convincing someone seems.

This case was spoken about before but they never mentioned Lidia. I can’t believe she helped catch him. So much courage. RIP KENIA.

@mlokole254

Жыл бұрын

How were they able to tell the story without Lydia? His dna under her fingernails is what helped to catch him!

@casecold425

Жыл бұрын

@@mlokole254 The police doesnt tell that when its still being investigated.

Tony Lee is an inspiration, and so is Lydia. Incredible people who won against impossible odds. R.I.P Kenia

@ritawashere5787

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I was struck by what the detective said that this monster said. You just didn't give up. All of this happened in a relatively short span of time. That's what boggles the mind.. the monster couldn't fight his urges and I guess to him it seemed like forever between attacks.

Having to wait x amount of time when someone disappears when they are 18 or older is absolutely ridiculous. When you leave all your stuff and just disappear, that's not normal.

@lindachennault7222

8 ай бұрын

She didn't leave it. They wouldn't let her have it. She was only 19 and they put her out w/o any protection. Wouldn't get or inform her friends who were there with her to take her home. They should close the bar down and arrest the people who put her out there w/o help or protection and kept serving her liquor. Her drink was spiked and they probably knew it.

Kenia’s Dad remained so strong. He kept his anger and sadness away from his family until he had to share it. I think his wife could have helped him there because he seemed so alone. I love what he is doing now in memory of his daughter by saving other’s daughter’s. Lydia is just amazing. I would like to think I had the grace and courage she had in taking back her power and her life. Even her sister found that strength and forgiveness. I don’t know if I was in either sister’s position if I could, I would like say I could but I truly don’t know. God Bless them all.

Kenya's father, is freaking amazing! She did better police work in the first 24 hours, then the others did. Should be wearing a detective badge. He's the one who provided the name, and he should be getting some type of accommodation for figuring out who the bleep Travis was. So many props to him! And so sorry for his loss and his family'loss.

This man going off to cry alone is incredibly inspiring, not to mention HOW he took matters into his own hands.

It's so powerful to hear Lydia forgive Travis for taking everything from her. I hope everyone who's endured abuse of any kind (even from their own inner voice) can get to this stage of healing. Thank you Lydia, if by any chance you DO see this. I'll treasure your words for life ❤

I can’t even begin to imagine the pain of this father searching for his daughter’s body. That broke my heart.

Kenias dad and Lydia were incredibly tenacious and strong, along with the two detectives it shows that when people are passionate enough and diligent enough crimes can be solved, without lydais strength, kenias dads advocacy or those two cops diligence nobody would have ever known

RIP sweet Kenia. Stay strong Lydia and love to all the families of both ladies.

So many Heroes! Tony especially won my heart, for he exemplifies what real manhood and fatherhood is supposed to look like.

It’s unreal to me that there is people out there that can do these kinds of things to other human beings, I’m truly sorry that this girl had to endure such evil.

The father’s heart is beautiful and deeply sad. I can’t even imagine that level of pain and I’m guessing he’d never want anyone to go through that.

So what was he sentenced to? Glad Lydia survived and has been able to move on. Wish we could have said the same for Kenia. Anyhow, thanks for the video! EDIT: Looked him up, and he got life in prison, without the possibility of parole, for the murder of Kenia, as well as an additional 48 years for the attempted murder of Lydia.

@monsterglo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for looking him up, I sure hope the prisoners give him a taste of what he did

@loveforeignaccents

Жыл бұрын

@@monsterglo Me, too!!

@serialkiller979

Жыл бұрын

He's been released he has a curfew

@denisetuck2661

Жыл бұрын

@@serialkiller979 Not true !! He was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the murder of Kenia & received another 48 years on top of that for the attempted murder of Lydia. He will never see the light of day again.

@ajsalmon4856

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update!

Lydia is so strong, she went through the insaine and unimaginable and still forgave him. She healed, physically and mentally. She did win

When a channel tells a story and adds real true pics of the people, places of,the crime , it’s the best channel to have ! There the only channel I add to my library as my favourite your on the top ! Love your channel thanks for thee extra work !

I love hearing these stories. Although sad, it gives me hope hearing about all of these survivors, hearing their stories, and joining them on their recovery. Truly one of my favorite true crime channels

sorry, i just want to appreciate the amount of EFFORT that dad put in to finding his daughter. ❤️ also, i know its usually a myth besides in a few states that you cant report a missing person but its still so horrific. please investigate everything that you think could be serious. EDIT: also, im so glad that the boss reported that??? i have a feeling the body was in the cooler tho... I KNEW IT

@rachelmartin3631

Жыл бұрын

That law should be done away with. All missing persons should receive immediate help to locate them. They say the first 24 hours are the most important but wait 48 to bother looking. Does that make any sense, by 48 hours they might as well be looking for remains instead of a survivor.

@jamierupert7563

Жыл бұрын

@@rachelmartin3631 they had to wait 72, not 48. That's unbelievable. Alot of clues are long gone by then.

@casecold425

Жыл бұрын

@@rachelmartin3631 forget it kid, there is millions of missing people everyday. No time to track them all and besides, people have the right to dissapear. We want to have control over everything and solve all the problems in the world but people die, and there will neverbe justice. It will always be like this, it's live.

@proudmen1220

Жыл бұрын

Like everyone. You don't need to be genius

One part of this (out of many) that is so disturbing- the men at the bar that drugged her. They drugged her out of her mind so much that she fell vulnerable to this evil. That is evil in itself.

Had to cry, hearing the impact statement of Lydia. What a brave and unbelievably forgiving woman!

So many things came together in this case . If Kenyas father wasn’t so fierce , if that detective wasn’t so proactive , if that woman hadn’t saved her own life . if that boss hadn’t called & if that dna sample hadn’t come back he’d still be killing & bleaching his way across the country. This case is miraculous.

@hannahdoucette2920

Жыл бұрын

This is how all cases should be handled. Proactive detectives like the Lisa Mcvey case for example, when the cop believed her. Lydia is a true hero, she probably saved so many lives. The boss too is great for tipping the detectives, some bosses wouldn’t bother to be that nosy but she felt something was off looking at her cctv

@corrinadeluxe4141

Жыл бұрын

@@hannahdoucette2920 agreed 💯

@stfuplsok

11 ай бұрын

*KENIA