Gary Hilton : The National Forest Killer

Season 05 : Episode 14 :
Gary Hilton believed that society was causing all of his problems and he wanted to live a life of solitude in the forest with his dog. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to sustain that lifestyle financially and decided that he would just steal that money from other people who were taking advantage of the national forests. He would wait for them to enter the woods and make sure they were never seen again.
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  • @lazylion2253
    @lazylion22532 жыл бұрын

    Meredith was absolutely badass! Such a loss, she had such a bright future ahead.

  • @NotSure109

    @NotSure109

    2 жыл бұрын

    Badass on a leash 😂

  • @Roro.777

    @Roro.777

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NotSure109 we get it you’re salty and hate women move on

  • @NotSure109

    @NotSure109

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Roro.777 Get leashed 😂

  • @Justin-hv7eu

    @Justin-hv7eu

    Жыл бұрын

    Not badass enough apparently..

  • @pugettepugs6766

    @pugettepugs6766

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmao singletons so salty xd

  • @pamelachiovarte-thiel4273
    @pamelachiovarte-thiel42732 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE that you included that Ella and Dandy ended up in good homes. ❤️

  • @panhajd8882

    @panhajd8882

    Жыл бұрын

    U freak

  • @bec5250

    @bec5250

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, me too. Dogs deserve so much better.

  • @makeapathpresents
    @makeapathpresents2 жыл бұрын

    Society didn't fail him, he failed society. Meredith Hope Emerson is a hero.

  • @alexandercarder2281

    @alexandercarder2281

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes she is, and I’m glad she got to kick his ass for a while. The poor Sunday school teachers face broke my heart 😭

  • @bdrenfro

    @bdrenfro

    2 жыл бұрын

    His parents failed the shit out of him.

  • @brianpj5860

    @brianpj5860

    2 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, fuck society though. Nobody owes society anything, unless they want something from it.

  • @jennaforney3919

    @jennaforney3919

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for including what happened to the dogs as well they always seem to get forgotten in the ending of a story I'm glad they both Ella made it to her grandparents and the other dog also got adopted animals matter too people tend to leave them out of the stories

  • @amberdiaz5847

    @amberdiaz5847

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jennaforney3919 THANK YOU for making a point to say this and provide the information.

  • @flipphone4755
    @flipphone47552 жыл бұрын

    I wish there were more people like Meredith. The world needs more clever, brave, strong people like her.

  • @knickd1979

    @knickd1979

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too bad the majority of us celebrate the Kardashians and other narcissists instead of those with true integrity, talent, bravery, etc. Instead of celebrating Meredith and her story, we’ll get 9 more Spider-Man movies and 10,000 pop songs from the likes of Kanye telling us how smart he is while he rips off beats from songs released 40 years ago. Let’s not use the internet to communicate the horrors going on in Ukraine, let’s focus on Will Smith’s temper tantrum instead! Ugh… gross

  • @wittnessbe_judged8723

    @wittnessbe_judged8723

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish there were fewer people like Gary Hilton. You could tag that guy with every negative word in the dictionary and it still will not be enough. May Meredith rest in peace. I truly agree she was a hero and saved many lives moving forward.

  • @stephendacey8761

    @stephendacey8761

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a shame it didn't end well for her. It would of been nice if she tried escaping when he was trying to obtain money from her ATM (she had many oppy's). Nonetheless, she saved others lives and R.I.P. Meredith.

  • @nickyblue4866

    @nickyblue4866

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@knickd1979 arent you just the most virtuous arbiter of morality and ethics! Why arent you parading around these people then? Why are you on yt telling everyone else what to do?

  • @knickd1979

    @knickd1979

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nickyblue4866 uh oh. Sounds like I struck a nerve somewhere. Let me guess, you looove the Kardashians and Kanye, is that it?? What did I say that rocked your tiny little world so hard Nicky??

  • @skittles3310
    @skittles33102 жыл бұрын

    It really does show Meredith's amazing character that even when she's been beaten and chained up inside some psychos van....she was afraid for her little dog to be left alone to freeze.

  • @Giantkiller130-t
    @Giantkiller130-t2 жыл бұрын

    This guy was such a coward. I’m glad that everyone worked together to catch this piece of shit. Meredith sounded like such a badass. I love that she fought him every single step of the way. I bet she was a beautiful soul. From the little I heard about her, I know so. I’m also sorry about his other victims… that poor couple, and Sheryl… 😞

  • @Ricardo-cl3vs

    @Ricardo-cl3vs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounded like she was a b/tch tbh.

  • @romystumpy1197

    @romystumpy1197

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes he should have been put down at birth,people would think how awful,but I'm sure if he murdered my child I would have wished it

  • @TheRoadhammer379

    @TheRoadhammer379

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 this world we live in where biological woman are portrayed as being able to beat up men, it's comical.

  • @Saigonsson
    @Saigonsson2 жыл бұрын

    That poor young lady Meredith 💔 absolutely tragic, I cannot even begin to imagine how she must of felt but so so proud of her for fighting for her life. Feed him to the lions

  • @ZombieSazza
    @ZombieSazza2 жыл бұрын

    Meredith was a hero, she made the ultimate sacrifice to get this POS caught and jailed. Society didn’t fail him, he failed at everything, he failed at being a husband, a father, a man, that’s 100% on him and he can’t handle that. RIP Meredith.

  • @knickd1979

    @knickd1979

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! You nailed it. It took incredible strength and courage to continually give him the wrong pin and runaround. She was smart to realize that the more time and miles he traveled the more possibility there would be for him to make a mistake or for her to escape. It’s a shame that fate didn’t intervene by way of car trouble, or being pulled over for speeding or something like that. It’s sad to think of her praying for some form of rescue that never came. Even the way he executed her after promising to untie her and let her go is just so inhuman, so evil. Ugh I wish I could execute him myself.

  • @justhearmeout3959

    @justhearmeout3959

    Жыл бұрын

    May her legend live on ❤️

  • @Lunar_lunaa
    @Lunar_lunaa2 жыл бұрын

    Meredith was incredible. Absolutely a strong willed, intelligent woman. I hope her family finds peace

  • @rydz656

    @rydz656

    7 ай бұрын

    Never play hero. All she had to do was give up cards and pins. All replaceable and insured smh.

  • @discombobulatedfishbowl7548

    @discombobulatedfishbowl7548

    7 ай бұрын

    @@rydz656 Did you miss the part where he killed everyone after they gave up their cards a pins?

  • @Klausmaus5869

    @Klausmaus5869

    3 ай бұрын

    @@discombobulatedfishbowl7548 she didn’t know that…she was an idiot.

  • @Klausmaus5869

    @Klausmaus5869

    3 ай бұрын

    She was a moron that got herself murdered over credit cards…

  • @thuff86

    @thuff86

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@discombobulatedfishbowl7548 surely if she knew yoga all that strong independent wahmun power woulda worked

  • @billmeriwether605
    @billmeriwether6052 жыл бұрын

    He couldn’t subdue Meredith and he lost both his weapons during the altercation …… she fought him with all she had ….. he was disappointed in himself and “was better than that” what a stain this frustrated “badass” is

  • @stephendacey8761

    @stephendacey8761

    2 жыл бұрын

    s**t stain

  • @cjvaye99

    @cjvaye99

    2 жыл бұрын

    a stain on the underwear of life

  • @nickyblue4866

    @nickyblue4866

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cjvaye99 skid mark on the highway of life

  • @Ricardo-cl3vs

    @Ricardo-cl3vs

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nickyblue4866 Still the clear winner of that little altercation..

  • @justhearmeout3959

    @justhearmeout3959

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Ricardo-cl3vs I mean, not really. She got him arrested 🤣

  • @ifynwamma
    @ifynwamma2 жыл бұрын

    Even though she lost her life, Meredith is a hero. She saved a lot of lives. May she continue to RIP.

  • @wolfdeerbra

    @wolfdeerbra

    2 жыл бұрын

    Her quick thinking and compassion also saved her dog too❤️ god bless her

  • @Mark-gg6iy

    @Mark-gg6iy

    2 жыл бұрын

    She is not resting she does not exist. She is not in peace she is decomposed. See a trend?

  • @CrimeAllTheTime

    @CrimeAllTheTime

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wolfdeerbra yeah, that you obviously have some kind of mental disability unfortunately

  • @thatdamncrow9197

    @thatdamncrow9197

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Mark-gg6iy it’s impossible to know what happens after death

  • @jeanarino732

    @jeanarino732

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wolfdeerbra why mention a dog.. its insignificant considering what happened to her its not a silver lining

  • @daniellefrady7523
    @daniellefrady75232 жыл бұрын

    My criminal investigations professor in college was the lead investigator in this case. I can’t imagine how those details haunt everyone involved. This is such a terrible case

  • @scottdenesen8044
    @scottdenesen80442 жыл бұрын

    Damn. Poor girl, one thing you said was certainly correct, she was a hero.

  • @RicKIABelfastNorNiron

    @RicKIABelfastNorNiron

    2 жыл бұрын

    There should be a monument for this women who thought so hard for her life to be taken out by a little fairy like this.. this realy passes me if how all these so called people target women.. but he didn't think he would get it so easy.. fair play to this women for fighting back 👏 💪 🙌

  • @CrimeAllTheTime

    @CrimeAllTheTime

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RicKIABelfastNorNiron woman*

  • @RicKIABelfastNorNiron

    @RicKIABelfastNorNiron

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CrimeAllTheTime WHATS THAT MEAN??

  • @jeanarino732

    @jeanarino732

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CrimeAllTheTime Ricky is having the poor taste to criticize your spelling.. just ignore it

  • @CrimeAllTheTime

    @CrimeAllTheTime

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jeanarino732 lol i shouldn't have criticized either but trying to help someone learn in a genuine way no harm meant

  • @ravioli2020
    @ravioli20202 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed that 911 call from the gas station, and it sounds like the dispatcher was happy the guy was giving the play by play on the police pulling up. As shitty as these stories are, it's great when a random citizen paying attention brings everything to an end.

  • @about7grams
    @about7grams2 жыл бұрын

    Meredith literally made him drive to and from the bank 5 or 6 times. Girl boss in her last days as I'm sure she was in life. Rest in peace. edit: to the dudes squawking "she's not a boss bc she's dead", please go touch grass

  • @AnnieBoBannie421

    @AnnieBoBannie421

    2 жыл бұрын

    She may still be alive if she decided to cc. All that did her no good and made him more violent.

  • @chefjp315

    @chefjp315

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AnnieBoBannie421 that's hard to say, he's killed others after they gave him their pin numbers so she was dead either way

  • @jaywalshmusicandsong1736

    @jaywalshmusicandsong1736

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AnnieBoBannie421 cc? Do you mean, cooperate?

  • @Isthislife2135

    @Isthislife2135

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol girl boss. So stupid. Does that mean its less than a guy boss because you have to specify girl boss and not just boss?

  • @about7grams

    @about7grams

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Isthislife2135 oh Lord

  • @normacook8325
    @normacook83252 жыл бұрын

    What an amazingly brave woman Meridith was! Her skill at interacting with this monster saved others! I hate to think about all the good she and the others would have done in their time on earth snuffed out too soon...prayers for all their families and friends.

  • @ginger7344
    @ginger73442 жыл бұрын

    She took his ass out with a bang. Instead of years of more victims he got himself a badass little hero. Rip beauty 😢

  • @Isthislife2135

    @Isthislife2135

    2 жыл бұрын

    What??

  • @nobody8328
    @nobody83282 жыл бұрын

    I live in that area, and followed this case in the news as it was happening. I'm female, and also like hiking in the woods with my dogs. I'm almost positive that I saw Hinton and his dog in the woods, but thankfully he never tried to speak to me. Given the various locations where he attempted to get money from Meredith's bank account, he had to have have driven directly by my house at least twice. I, and many others, are endlessly grateful to Meredith for taking this guy down. I need to give a very special shout out to Miss Ella, who was also a true hero. She not only traveled for miles to find the local store, but she found the closest one. It's a very rural area, and had she gone in any other direction, she'd probably still be lost. Ella went in through the automatic doors (something dogs are often hesitant to do by themselves), went straight up to some humans and made it very clear that she needed urgent help. The people in the store suspected it was probably the missing dog and immediately called the police. Miss Ella got a very well deserved front page headline in the AJC about what a smart and good girl she was 😊 For anyone wondering, Meredith's parents adopted Ella and she spent the rest of her long life as spoiled as any dog could hope for. 💖

  • @WobblesandBean

    @WobblesandBean

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't call Ella a hero. She's a dog, she has an incredible sense of smell and went straight to town probably seeking food. By humanizing her so much, you're ignoring that at the end of the day she is still an animal with animal instincts, as well as taking attention away from Meredith. Notice how you wrote one sentence about her, and an entire essay about the dog?

  • @nobody8328

    @nobody8328

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WobblesandBean Notice how I wrote an entire essay about Ella on purpose to add a part of the incident that few people seem to cover? My comments are paraphrased from things that Meredith's parents said about Ella. They wanted everyone to know how proud Meredith would have been of her friend Ella, so I figured I'd mention it. I think that you overestimate the instincts and abilities of domesticated city dogs. Most animals that have been raised in a city by humans are as lost as most humans in the woods or any other unfamiliar area. Ask any animal shelter or pet rescue about how well abandoned animals are able to care for themselves. If I were personifying Ella, I would have insulted her. Instead, I pointed out the things she did that were above and beyond what most domestic dogs would have done. Personally, I think that Meredith would be upset to know how little attention Ella is generally given when her case is covered. One of the things her parents made clear was how very much Ella meant to her.

  • @sixthsenseamelia4695

    @sixthsenseamelia4695

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WobblesandBean Using this criteria, humans aught not have the title of hero either. Meradiths dog behaved far more heroically than Meradiths human murderer.

  • @madebywera5048

    @madebywera5048

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thank you for this info! Glad to hear Ella had the life that Meredith would want for her. I'm sure her parents has at least some comfort in having their daugther's beloved pet. Such a devastating story. Meredith was a hero, so is/was Ella.

  • @ejmckinney821

    @ejmckinney821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this 🙏 ❤️

  • @margaretlumley1648
    @margaretlumley16482 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for telling us what happened to the dogs. Like all those poor people, they didn't deserve to be affected by this monster

  • @cheeriosforhonkies8867

    @cheeriosforhonkies8867

    2 жыл бұрын

    I Noted that most of his victims were dog owners. So statistically it’s safer to own a cat 🐈

  • @anavaldivia4669
    @anavaldivia46692 жыл бұрын

    I always feel so bad for the victims and their pets :’(

  • @erinpascarella7223

    @erinpascarella7223

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right?? So hard to hear but I'd rather give these victims my time and attention rather than give it to the Kardashians 🤭

  • @elizapearson6249

    @elizapearson6249

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@erinpascarella7223 à

  • @doctorshell7118

    @doctorshell7118

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m always relieved when the animals are okay.

  • @anavaldivia4669

    @anavaldivia4669

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@doctorshell7118 same! But I can’t help but to feel so sad (almost cry) when I think about how the animals must feel to suddenly lose their owner/companion, not know why, and placed in a new environment.

  • @kadeelacayo4806

    @kadeelacayo4806

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@erinpascarella7223 ya anything to bring up the family who have nothing to do with this

  • @bradmoberly6164
    @bradmoberly61642 жыл бұрын

    Meredith Emerson is a hero and completely selfless. What a woman. Rip beautiful soul.

  • @stormyskyz4251
    @stormyskyz42512 жыл бұрын

    She fought long and hard, and got so close to getting away. Breaks my heart.

  • @brycedaugherty9211
    @brycedaugherty92112 жыл бұрын

    When I am searching for something to watch, this is MONSTERS is always a go to. Thanks for entertaining me before bed

  • @Tobynsocks
    @Tobynsocks2 жыл бұрын

    I was so glad to hear you update us on the dogs as well. it is tragic and terrible what he did but at least the dogs were able to live good lives after coming across this monster. it's cathartic these dogs probably provided years of happiness to their owners and the only reason they ended up where they did was because of this monster

  • @Cinnie.Stories

    @Cinnie.Stories

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree, it's just nice to hear that they're okay in the end! Dogs don't have much of a say in what their owners do, and not much control in what happens to them. I'm just glad they both got to live out their lives in good homes despite all the hell that happened around them

  • @jackchop1576

    @jackchop1576

    2 жыл бұрын

    How DARE you steal likes from the white women!!

  • @aubreyshelton3217

    @aubreyshelton3217

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mee too..I was thinking the same about the dog's.its important to a lot of people..and most of these crime story commentators do not even mention the current state of the pet's involved.

  • @cheeriosforhonkies8867

    @cheeriosforhonkies8867

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🙄

  • @MargotMugs

    @MargotMugs

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jackchop1576 ok, angry white man 😂

  • @waynehoffman456
    @waynehoffman4562 жыл бұрын

    I’ve heard this multiple times. Meredith is an ABSOLUTE HERO. Her Dog was well trained and deeply connected to her. May they both rest in paradise and enjoy God’s love for eternity.

  • @rickypilcher3618
    @rickypilcher36182 жыл бұрын

    Meredith's dog, Ella, was dropped off near the Grocery store where I work and Ella came through the front door and into the store. One of our Associates took her across the street to Creek Side Animal Clinic, where they scanned her microchip and discovered that she belonged to Meredith, who had been reported as missing.

  • @TheMommylupul

    @TheMommylupul

    2 жыл бұрын

    🥺

  • @jsphillip60

    @jsphillip60

    2 жыл бұрын

    A Kroger's in Forsyth County, if I remember correctly?

  • @kaat776

    @kaat776

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jsphillip60 i applied to GA State Troopers & their training compound is there. Weirdly with my cop humor, I called my detective friend & said that it felt like you could dump bodies left & right there & no one would notice! It was isolated, creepy, with abject poverty. My police spidey senses were on point & i didn’t even know it! I was there the whole week testing for the troopers, shopped at that Krogers. Jeeze. Of course Im from south FL so we get most serial killers cruising through at some point.

  • @Kcmmm
    @Kcmmm2 жыл бұрын

    I love that you always give measurements in metric and imperial. I also love that you tell us what happened to the pets ❤️

  • @Tarumarugan
    @Tarumarugan2 жыл бұрын

    It’s scary how many of these guys go to the army.

  • @haywardjeblomey6505

    @haywardjeblomey6505

    2 жыл бұрын

    I heard Telltale recently say that the military breaks you down to brainwash you into having the personality they want: a killer who follows orders. They do not train you to re-enter society.

  • @judywright4241

    @judywright4241

    2 жыл бұрын

    And don’t complete their time, Dahmer, but DO complete it and become killers-Israel Keyes

  • @waifunekofiaa3322

    @waifunekofiaa3322

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah I’ve watched a bunch of crime videos and most of them join the army

  • @mariajara8165

    @mariajara8165

    Жыл бұрын

    That is where they are need it 😢

  • @guesswho1886

    @guesswho1886

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mariajara8165 Agreed put them in the Military that's where they are *needed

  • @scionixx9568
    @scionixx95682 жыл бұрын

    Dude I’m always waiting for your uploads! Great narration and commentary. Thanks for all you do man 👍

  • @miad5392
    @miad53922 жыл бұрын

    "The day before was killed..." took no responsibility. The day before YOU killed her. Gary. Poor Meredith. She sounds like she was a badass.

  • @smukwendi

    @smukwendi

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @Blt9983
    @Blt99832 жыл бұрын

    Really happy that he didn’t get any money out of Meredith and all the trouble she caused him. I’m also glad to hear the dogs were okay

  • @ionkno1893
    @ionkno18932 жыл бұрын

    Meredith Hope Emerson! wow im so sorry she wasnt fully able to stop him, but what a beautiful strong woman. Sad our earth doesnt have people like her here anymore. RIP lovely strong lady

  • @SEBASTIAN-ce6go
    @SEBASTIAN-ce6go2 жыл бұрын

    What he did to her is just.. I have no words, stories like this seem so cruel, so evil that it almost makes it hard to believe it actually happened.. Rip

  • @phyllissowhat
    @phyllissowhat2 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe this horrible guy is animatedly talking about how he was able to kill a vulnerable woman not-so easily even when they were being so strong and badass. He sounds so proud of himself. What a freaking loser!!

  • @johannahernandez1954
    @johannahernandez19542 жыл бұрын

    This story really touched my heart, Meredith you were a fighter and a hero, you fought till your last breath, even this monster had to admitted that you would not give up, you now are in the presence of GOD as a QUEEN because of your strength so many lives were saved.

  • @genellecampbell5378
    @genellecampbell53782 жыл бұрын

    The cops in that interrogation video deserve an award for patience! Damn.

  • @Cinnie.Stories
    @Cinnie.Stories2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for including info on the dogs in the end. It's a small detail, but it's just nice to know that yet another innocent didn't have to suffer as a consequence of such evil actions

  • @AdamantErinyes
    @AdamantErinyes2 жыл бұрын

    I have ADHD, and his behavior during that interview is... beyond ADHD.

  • @dortesandal4303

    @dortesandal4303

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree - beyound ADHD. More of a psychotic state... Which is not an Excuse for running around killing other people!!

  • @Alliecat670

    @Alliecat670

    Ай бұрын

    Exactly. That behavior is something completely different than ADHD.

  • @TwoBs
    @TwoBs2 жыл бұрын

    It’s good to see a community come together and keep an eye out, getting involved. Thanks to their quick actions and critical thinking, they were able to catch him. Just like the person on the trail that found the baton and bayonet - could have easily left it. They could have walked away with the mindset “whatever this stuff is, I want no part”. They could have even picked up the weapons without even thinking about it and kept them for themselves. Instead, they remembered the guy, made note of the dog, and left them at a store nearby for the police. It’s so unfortunate what happened to these poor victims all because a piece of shite narcissist couldn’t hack it in the real world.

  • @MickeyMallone.
    @MickeyMallone.2 жыл бұрын

    There's something incredibly saddening about the Bryants not being dumped in the same area; they spent so much of their lives together, and then had to watch as they were separated before death. I think John just kind of gave up after seeing the love of his life being brutally murdered and not even being able to be with her body.

  • @margaretr5701

    @margaretr5701

    2 жыл бұрын

    A heartbreaking and fearful ending, the poor Bryants.💔

  • @rhondacameron108
    @rhondacameron1082 жыл бұрын

    Wow another outstanding episode!!! I love the way you call each monster out for what they truly are: cowards and human garbage. Fantastic channel, thank you for the work you put into excellence and consistency!

  • @rhondacameron108

    @rhondacameron108

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also I really appreciated the update on the dogs at the end. My heart goes out to the victims and their families ♥️

  • @1stcal11-b2
    @1stcal11-b22 жыл бұрын

    Meredith is my hero!!! She fought like an action hero!!!

  • @Isthislife2135

    @Isthislife2135

    2 жыл бұрын

    Action hero's win.

  • @Malky24
    @Malky242 жыл бұрын

    There should be some kind of bravery award in Meredith's name. An absolute tragedy she didn't win the fight and get away. There's a special place in Hell for people like this guy.

  • @SuperThickVegan

    @SuperThickVegan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed 💯

  • @simonahlavacova596
    @simonahlavacova5962 жыл бұрын

    omg Meredith what a brave woman 🥺🙏

  • @Isthislife2135

    @Isthislife2135

    2 жыл бұрын

    Survival instinct isn't brave even animals fight for their lives.

  • @givepeasachance7

    @givepeasachance7

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Isthislife2135 When humans are confronted with a life threatening situation they fight, flight or freeze. Females especially adopt flight or freeze so when one does or is able to fight back she's brave.

  • @margaretr5701

    @margaretr5701

    2 жыл бұрын

    Freeze, flight or fight, brave Meredith chose to fight.

  • @thepopemichael
    @thepopemichael2 жыл бұрын

    My ex (who was a cop) actually encountered this guy in N. Georgia. Needless to say, I'm glad that they caught this guy.

  • @davenwatts8173

    @davenwatts8173

    Жыл бұрын

    Did he let him go as well??

  • @thepopemichael

    @thepopemichael

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davenwatts8173 Yep, she did. He wasn't doing anything illegal that she could prove at the moment.

  • @davenwatts8173

    @davenwatts8173

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thepopemichael that was a shitty reply from me, I take it back, sorry to u n the officer who I'm assuming would have whooped on him like the first girl did

  • @thepopemichael

    @thepopemichael

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davenwatts8173 No worries. She came upon him when he was camping is a spot he wasn't really allowed, but he got a permit before they came back, if I remember the story right. Even still, it's scary how many killers are just out there and not able to be detected by anyone.

  • @bassocanario
    @bassocanario2 жыл бұрын

    In the interrogation, referring to the situation with the woman who disarmed him while fighting for her life: " It was not my finest hour." What a deplorable p.o.s. The narcissism and the gleeful retelling of it...Wow!

  • @jbmaitre5758
    @jbmaitre57582 жыл бұрын

    The very last photo is beautiful & absolutely heartbreaking at the same time!!!

  • @shakyjake213
    @shakyjake2138 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your unique overview of these cases sprinkled in with the humanitarian aspect of the victims and making sure they are remembered for what they have done. Your work is appreciated.

  • @MyDreamIsToFly89
    @MyDreamIsToFly892 жыл бұрын

    These monsters make me sick… so self-centred… no empathy at all… bastards. But you’re videos are so well made and I love your sarcastic comments!

  • @ertjiesb4158
    @ertjiesb41582 жыл бұрын

    2 of his victims knew martial arts and self defense and even though both fought back they finally lost and still died. That makes me sad.

  • @soloseraphimheartsong3710
    @soloseraphimheartsong37102 жыл бұрын

    Thank for the information about the dogs. I'm the odd ball that worries about the animals with all the human carnage going on.

  • @chrism6500
    @chrism6500 Жыл бұрын

    I worked for the forest service during the summers while I was going to college. I worked in the Sierra’s above central California tracting spotted owls in the early 90’s. Every summer while I worked up there I was on the lookout for wanted people spotted in our area and one day walked into a hidden camp of two wanted men along a creek where I found ladies lingerie, ladies wigs, condoms and wrappers, and a smoldering fire. I also ran into a man one day who was also wanted and ran off when he saw me stand my ground. The reason I am saying this is to let people know that wanted men head to the mountains to live in campgrounds and get away from people. They look for unarmed, unaware people who if you are lucky they will rob your camp when you are away, If they are desperate who knows what they may do. Never go camping without a plan or a way of protecting yourself! A side arm !

  • @ashleytyraisaacs
    @ashleytyraisaacs2 жыл бұрын

    I’m a teacher and definitely including Meredith Emerson in my lesson on American Hero’s. What an icon

  • @princessclaude6615

    @princessclaude6615

    11 ай бұрын

    Yep. Public school for ya.

  • @cecil6075
    @cecil60752 жыл бұрын

    something i really like about this channel is that it doesn't have the stupid Campfire Ghost Story tone a lot of other true crime videos do. you never make killers out to be some figure to be awed, and even use levity to make it clear that people like this are cowardly and stupid and don't deserve anyone's respect or fear

  • @tosspot1305

    @tosspot1305

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree with this totally. Also he doesn't self censor. Other channels will use words in their script then censor them. What's the point? This guy says it how it is. Much respect for that!

  • @Poppins242

    @Poppins242

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes totally on board with your comment. I like this channels originality. Jiles isn't scared to have an opinion on these monsters and I enjoy his snarky remarks. Too often people sort of worship the killers instead on focusing on the victims ❤️

  • @romystumpy1197

    @romystumpy1197

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm with you on that one,good comment

  • @daniellenelsen4641
    @daniellenelsen46412 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for saying what you did about Meredith. ❤️ And how you care for all victims, honestly.

  • @pieternel101
    @pieternel1012 жыл бұрын

    Kudus and thank you for taking one for the "this is MONSTERS" team for listening to Gary talk for FOUR hours.

  • @renee1961
    @renee19612 жыл бұрын

    Meredith was very Brave!! My Deepest Sympathy to her Family. Rest In Peace 💔🕊️💔🕊️💔🕊️💔🕊️

  • @gangstagarf
    @gangstagarf2 жыл бұрын

    44 minutes! What did we do to deserve this :)

  • @Winter.aka.Winnie
    @Winter.aka.Winnie2 жыл бұрын

    Meredith was a badass!! Also I love that you end with contact info for anyone who's struggling. ❤️

  • @sallyh.6362
    @sallyh.63622 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting story. I love that she kicked his butt multiple times, tackled him into a ravine and made him drive from town to town like an idiot while she continued giving him fake pin numbers ultimately never giving him a dime. If only it was enough to save her life but she gave it everything she had, and got the second best outcome. Getting him caught and embarrassing him at the same time, and saving her dog. "I SPENT money on her". Jesus. The money you spent driving to ATMs attempting to rob her before you killed her? She's a legend.

  • @SuperThickVegan

    @SuperThickVegan

    2 жыл бұрын

    😫🤦🏿‍♀️😒🥴🥴🥴😕😠😩 what a real Goofy 🤡🤡🤡

  • @D-Rizzle653

    @D-Rizzle653

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you think he would of still killed her even if she gave him the money

  • @stephendacey8761

    @stephendacey8761

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@D-Rizzle653 yes

  • @plbeckman
    @plbeckman2 жыл бұрын

    The fact that monsters listened to hours and hours of this killers interrogation alone deserves a million subscribers.

  • @faithcastillo9597
    @faithcastillo95972 жыл бұрын

    I listen to these episodes and oftentimes think how grateful I am to live in the Carolinas, nowhere near these monsters you document; and then you slip this guy in. In the early years of our marriage, my husband and I were avid outdoorsmen - camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing - every chance we got, which was most weekends. Even our honeymoon was spent exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway. So hearing that this disgusting creature was haunting the places we regularly visited is very frightening. It's horrifying to think that you could be out doing the things you love, things you've done for years without incident, only to become prey to a loathsome animal like Hilton.

  • @WarmSnickerdoodle
    @WarmSnickerdoodle2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for telling us about the dogs, I’m just as worried about the pets in these cases and don’t always get a follow up.

  • @barryspurr9577

    @barryspurr9577

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, me too. Innocent victims of horrible people.

  • @industrialvectors
    @industrialvectors2 жыл бұрын

    Some criminals really deserve medieval interrogations. When they bs away and enjoy being the center of attention, back to...

  • @alexandercarder2281

    @alexandercarder2281

    2 жыл бұрын

    Slowly

  • @constanceleah118

    @constanceleah118

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree

  • @heathernikki5734

    @heathernikki5734

    2 жыл бұрын

    YES

  • @Stichting_NoFap

    @Stichting_NoFap

    2 жыл бұрын

    He actually was saying everything.

  • @senorpepper3405

    @senorpepper3405

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Panda Angry too quick. We need suffering from this monster

  • @ennds4636
    @ennds46362 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your sacrifice (watching entire interrogation videos). We appreciate you!

  • @alexjayyy5811
    @alexjayyy58112 жыл бұрын

    Meredith is definitely a legend R.I.P

  • @Christal417
    @Christal4178 ай бұрын

    Meredith truly is a hero. RIP to all the victims. I’m glad the animals found good homes. Thanks for the video.

  • @kinsley7777
    @kinsley77772 жыл бұрын

    Meredith had herself 7 angels watching over her ... A truly amazing woman ...

  • @antonydrossos5719
    @antonydrossos57192 жыл бұрын

    As a martial artist, respect to Meredith. As for Hilton, Society has to figure out how to deal with the potential for abused children to grow up to be criminals.

  • @heathernikki5734

    @heathernikki5734

    2 жыл бұрын

    he wasn't that abused 😅 he's just a psychopath. born bad.

  • @judywright4241

    @judywright4241

    2 жыл бұрын

    Except one in three girls is abused, one in six boys, most of us become very empathetic towards other victims. There is no clear cut symptom as to those who become the bully that terrorized them. It’s be great to find that switch, but then what? Kill all bullies? There are no easy answers to hard questions.

  • @emmagatewood3898

    @emmagatewood3898

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree, mad respect to her. She put up a good fight and did well against an attacker who was physically larger and stronger than her. If only she had some pepper spray or a taser or something in her pocket, that could made a difference. Something to think about for women hiking alone in isolated areas.

  • @Hurricaneintheroom
    @Hurricaneintheroom2 жыл бұрын

    Meredith was definitely a hero. She fought hard for her life and managed to extend her life. I'm glad that her parents have Ella and that the other dog Dandy was taken in as well.

  • @Erebus.666.
    @Erebus.666. Жыл бұрын

    Well done Meredith. What an absolute legend . Listen to this ladies example girls. Total kickassery.

  • @joshuathomas8222
    @joshuathomas82222 жыл бұрын

    Cases like this always make me sad/mad. All murder cases are upsetting and tragic. However, there's something about the ones where the victims fight so hard, get so close to surviving, only to fail and miss their chance of survival by such a slim chance. Meredith was a boss even though this didn't end the way it should have.

  • @shameikasmith2910

    @shameikasmith2910

    2 жыл бұрын

    TOTALLY AGREED!

  • @LDrumsOhio
    @LDrumsOhio2 жыл бұрын

    Meredith Emerson is a hero. I've just enrolled my daughter in her first martial arts class a few minutes ago after watching this video. Meredith was clearly a smart, and strong woman who went out fighting and never gave up enabling the killer to finally be captured.

  • @SuperThickVegan

    @SuperThickVegan

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome!! Did you hear how This piece of Dung Heap, tried to discredit Martial arts. Martial arts just doesn't teach you "How to fight" this is one of the reasons, Meridith outsmarted him for as long as she did. #discipline 💯🙌🏿🕊️🕊️🕊️

  • @dinabaughman8731
    @dinabaughman8731 Жыл бұрын

    May all his victims Rest In Peace. And Meredith is a true hero, saving countless lives.I hope she knows that!

  • @jondoe2341
    @jondoe23412 жыл бұрын

    Him getting honorable discharge with his history is a kick to the balls to current service men. Alot of then are denied treatment n status because the military will say YOUR MENTAL ILLNESS WAS BEFORE YOUR SERVICE SO WE CANT HELP YOU..... "

  • @itiswhatitis7639
    @itiswhatitis76392 жыл бұрын

    Meredith may you REST IN PARADISE. My Condolences goes out to her friends and family. She was found only 5 minutes from my home. Know Meredith is not forgotten.

  • @tythonianmachinima
    @tythonianmachinima2 жыл бұрын

    Where are all these bosses who call all your friends and extended family trying to find you? Lmao my bosses wouldn't even realize I was gone for a week

  • @Cottontailart
    @Cottontailart2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad u got an advertisement but the reviews on slumber cloud are sadly very bad

  • @karmaMatters123
    @karmaMatters1232 жыл бұрын

    Yay, can’t sleep and this is a great distraction! Just love the way you tell stories! 👏🏻

  • @billy6pack887

    @billy6pack887

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea he's got the natural knack for it. Good pronunciation and emphasis at the right parts, plus his lil sarcastic comments at the appropriate moments. He's one of my faves too- cause some are interesting, but this is relaxing enough to try to crash out too. Well, enjoy ✌💤

  • @pinkfloydhippiechick

    @pinkfloydhippiechick

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is the only way to fall asleep! Lol

  • @karmaMatters123

    @karmaMatters123

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@billy6pack887 I completely agree, I love his voice, the way he tells stories so naturally, he doesn’t use click bait titles, he is respectable to the victims and their family and friends. And I think he’s funny/sarcastic (but at the appropriate times) and having British Heritage, I really love sarcasm. Him and Mr Ballen are my favs and I have a long list of true crime KZreadrs that I love! ☺️

  • @MattPado

    @MattPado

    2 жыл бұрын

    Until your running away from a serial killer in the woods........dreaming

  • @terryford7459
    @terryford74592 жыл бұрын

    So glad I was still awake to catch my boy Jiles!!! I love this channel! All of his channels, as a matter fact!!! Have a great day everyone!!! 🌹🌹🌹

  • @LucyM-
    @LucyM-2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the dog update as well. Maybe not as big a deal in the grand scheme of things but I appreciate knowing they're okay.

  • @ezzyvalentine4295
    @ezzyvalentine42952 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video and the channel. It's amazing and utterly disheartening at what one person can do to another. I do have a video suggestion. You should talk about the case of Ward Weaver in Oregon City, Or.

  • @alphashewolf9109

    @alphashewolf9109

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! I remember that evil monster. Maybe Jiles can put it on Somewhere Sinister.

  • @CrimeAllTheTime

    @CrimeAllTheTime

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@alphashewolf9109 what's somewhere sinister?

  • @alphashewolf9109

    @alphashewolf9109

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CrimeAllTheTime His other channel (Jiles-the narrator). It's awesome. He is doing a bunch of PNW cases.

  • @ezzyvalentine4295

    @ezzyvalentine4295

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@alphashewolf9109 yeah it was crazy. My friend and I went up to the property and placed flowers for Ashley pond and Amanda Gaddis because my friend went to school with them.

  • @alphashewolf9109

    @alphashewolf9109

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ezzyvalentine4295 It was so shocking and vile. That man could not stay away from the cameras when Ashley and Amanda were still missing. The whole Ward family are killers. His dad, his son...

  • @katawatenshu
    @katawatenshu2 жыл бұрын

    Meredith is so awesome

  • @Isthislife2135

    @Isthislife2135

    2 жыл бұрын

    She so dead.

  • @angela21975
    @angela21975 Жыл бұрын

    It's good of you to think enough to tell us about the dogs and what happened to them. That is the kind of thing that I would wonder. So thank you very much!!

  • @Tim124
    @Tim1242 жыл бұрын

    Meredith was an absolute superhero. Jesus Christ. What a brave badass. I hate that she was stolen from the world.

  • @judywright4241

    @judywright4241

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s disgusting that the world loses someone like Meredith but we get stuck feeding, clothing and keeping his medical needs taken care of, with this piece of 💩!

  • @PeaceOverHate55
    @PeaceOverHate552 жыл бұрын

    As a survivor of attempted homicide I appreciate your sarcasm towards the predator. Not much makes me smile but you do, Thank You 😊🤗

  • @ameliarhodes5000
    @ameliarhodes50002 жыл бұрын

    Now a days if you hike alone without a firearm, male or female, you are courting death.

  • @Avedis-G
    @Avedis-G2 жыл бұрын

    “He cut heads off… but he didn’t WANT to cut heads off.” Priceless.

  • @dezluna9557
    @dezluna95572 жыл бұрын

    That poor girl fought for her life for as long as she could may she rest in peace, as well as all of this monster's other victims

  • @LilyS1031
    @LilyS10312 жыл бұрын

    I've never seen an interrogation tape where both detectives actually look asleep and the suspect can't shut up. This guy can't even keep up with himself! You sat through this whole interview? THAT is dedication. Thanks for the video. 👍

  • @jsphillip60

    @jsphillip60

    9 ай бұрын

    They were content to let him dig his own grave!

  • @elliottryan13
    @elliottryan132 жыл бұрын

    All I could think is I KNOW HE WATCHED ALL 4 HOURS! Poor poor man. Thanks for the great video!

  • @Angel-fq1sd
    @Angel-fq1sd2 жыл бұрын

    OMG. These don't usually disturb me. Lord I feel for these people

  • @truth4004
    @truth40042 жыл бұрын

    People should stop having babies like it's a necessity. That's why so many people are screwed up. Bad parenting.

  • @viciousdope66

    @viciousdope66

    2 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree. It’s mostly poor, uneducated people pumping out 3-5 kids with different partners. Very bad environment for raising children.

  • @temp_unknown

    @temp_unknown

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@viciousdope66 There are plenty of rich, well off, middle class murderers with totally normal home lives. There are even more poor families with nice, non-murdering children.

  • @Isthislife2135

    @Isthislife2135

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@temp_unknown yes but the point is the most uneducated people have the most kids. Essentially populating earth with idiots.

  • @moimoi2994
    @moimoi29942 жыл бұрын

    Meredith was a absolute BOSS!! Rip🙏🏾

  • @saradavis6505
    @saradavis6505 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for mentioning Ella & the Red dog at the end.❣️

  • @RuminatingWizard
    @RuminatingWizard2 жыл бұрын

    She had trained in judo and aikido. Those work really well in the movies.

  • @saramaxinerigotti6260
    @saramaxinerigotti62602 жыл бұрын

    What a "low life", "waste of space"😡 Meredith tried so hard to survive. She didn't go down without a fight and that led to his arrest ...which saved other lives . She didn't die in vain. Tragic! I hope her dog was ok. Gary is pure evil!!!

  • @margaretr5701

    @margaretr5701

    2 жыл бұрын

    Meredith's parent's took care of her dog❤

  • @jackmeoff9917
    @jackmeoff9917 Жыл бұрын

    If you enter you pin number into an ATM backwards it will produce money but it will also page police.

  • @Marinemom75
    @Marinemom752 жыл бұрын

    i live in north Georgia my huband and i use to go up to a national forest take our small boys to play in the creek my husband fished for trout i would sit by river and read or paint. watching my boys they would play between where i sat and where my husband would be fishing. so my kids where out of my sight but my oldest who was 7 started yelling running toward me to show me a rock he found. the mintue he calledy name i was starteled by a man who stepped put from behind me, it scared me because he had to walk down wooden stairs that were right behind me i should have heard him. he jumped in the creek and it was this man. i know my son saved my life that day. it happened in 2007 late summer. Meredith was a big story i saw his pic on news and my heart skipped a beat. i lnew it was him

  • @pollygraham9673
    @pollygraham96732 жыл бұрын

    You always make my Monday’s! Best true crime on the tube! Lots of love from the UK