I hate the fact that Helen had to suffer such cruelty and torture at the hands of these vile disgusting devils..but they never broke her and they knew the only way to control Helen was to kill her... They never broke her. She gave them a run for their money and a hellava fight..She is legend and they are exactly where they need to be

The Pea Farm is about 10 miles north of me. My ancestors settled in that area in the 1850’s. Now where Pea Farm was located, there is a subdivision where the streets are names after the women that had been imprisoned there. Such a sad & sickening story. 😪

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

I wanted to see it, but nothing is left except road signs named after victims.

@zzzzipy12

Жыл бұрын

@@FacesoftheForgotten when the book “Daughter of the White River” was published I went to hear the author speak, she was on fire for Helen! Helen does deserve to be exonerated as many women that were imprisoned at The Pea Farm.

@barbaraeggleston6858

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is rip fly high with the angels bring justice to the family

@mamiebrown5463

Жыл бұрын

CT

@HealingHappyAli

Жыл бұрын

​@Linda Sue Counts zzipy12 I'm glad to hear Helen got her justice and story told.

This is an awesome story of Helen. I think justice was served in her favor. I did read that the man who killed her received his demise from a baker that gave him a special loaf of bread. He did not wake up.

Sad story ron, she got justice for her father's death but never got justice for her own suffering and pain, I hope she will get pardoned by the governor and she and father can finally rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I favor river rat justice. Helen endured a harsh life Great story .. Thank you ☺️ I would definitely support her receiving a pardon.

I was born in Chicago in 1952. Moved to Augusta, Arkansas in 1961 with my grandparents. We lived on the White River, just probably a couple hundred yards away. I remember the flooding coming about 30-40 feet from our back door. We swam in the river, called it the beach, a couple miles out of town. Had to take typhoid shots to enjoy our time where. This brings up memories regarding the White River. Great story , thank you!

I can't believe that she isn't in history books she was a very strong woman she really deserves to be remembered thank you Ron

Beautiful Helen, bless her, never had a chance at a normal life after her dad and stepmother was murdered.. Such a melancholy feeling seeing the site where she rests.. 😔

The sad part is she died within four years of her father's murder. She was only 22 years old.

@blazefairchild465

Жыл бұрын

Very sad , this story really got a tear in my eyes. I admire the love Ada had for Helen, saving her stepdaughters life by being a quick thinker. I saw a program many years ago ,I wish I remember the name of it but it was after a huge flood. The show was about the folks called the River Rats. The house boats looked pretty rough most had a few inches of water one the floors but they said it wasn’t always like that. I remember they showed how the house boats had all types of electric cords running between the boats & the electric poll supplied to buildings on land. So the washer & fridges were up on wood planks so they could run without electrocuting the families . The kids didn’t have shoes and went to Church in at least clean clothes. The families were very poor and had a deep twang in their speech when they spoke. I saw this about 20 years ago.

Would be nice to get Cicero a headstone. What an amazing but sad story.

I really hope she’s given that pardon and history records her story truthfully as you did. Rip Helen.

As I sit here an Crochet & watch your channel,,,, I feel so RELAXED !!! Thanks Ron for helping me with my Sanity with your soathing voice !!!! You are a amazing story teller,,,,, I could listen to you 24/7 !!!!!!

@Mr93sharpei

Жыл бұрын

I so agree. . Btw, crochet is my meditation too . Best to you 😊

@shalakoh6395

Жыл бұрын

I’m crocheting as well!❤😂

@jolenelarson469

Жыл бұрын

I crochet, knit and watch, too! How cool that there are several of us!

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

cool!!!!!!

@spiderlegs50

5 ай бұрын

Wow !!!! Helens my Heroiss !!!! Is that a bull frog I keep hearing in the background noise ? 😊

This is truly a Shakespearean tragedy and spotlights divisions still existing in America. Such a touching story. She is definitely due a pardon. Careful attention to those graves shows real love. Rest in peace.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

I like your description!

You are a very good story teller Ron. Rest In Peace Helen ❤

A pretty young Lady, love the sparkling eyes. May she rest in peace, she lived hell on earth. Yes she needs a pardon from here on earth because I believe she has her heavenly pardon! Great song/music. Thanks Ron. from, Nebraska USA.

Helen's story was an example of justice being blind. She wanted real justice so she created it. For hers was a brutal existence of those times. Imagine how long the convicts of todays would last. yes, they sure wouldn't if justice was swift. Thank you for bring Helen to us. By all means Pardon Helene!!!

What a woman. If she could have had a book published--- what a story. God has pardoned her many times over.....

Loved this story. Helen was a good girl who was definitely not deserving of how she was treated. It was so sad to think of how those women were treated….it must of been hell! So sad.

Helen Spence was a brave woman . Fly with the angels Helen and family . She was amazing .thank you Ron for the great story . I am so glad Helen and her family was not forgotten..yes put the link in and let’s help her ..she endured torture alone and for no reason . let’s help her

Great show, Ron. Helen suffered a rough life. But had an amazing and respectful resting place. River Rat honor.

She's certainly one strong lady! Wish she could have made her way back to her people in the end!!! So sad how people treat one another!!!😔

Beautiful old cemetery and I admire their river houseboat living cause that must of been so peaceful and hard for them at the same time! Great story Ron. Love the sound of the toad croaking. Beautiful Helen you were a hero RIP 🕯

Whoever attached that brass plate to the tree knew what they were doing, or consulted somebody who did. I am a forest worker. The plate was attached to the tree with springs, to allow for the growth of the tree over time. Simply wrapping a straight piece wire around a tree will eventually kill it, as the wire will girdle the tree and cut off the cambium layer under the bark. The springs don't do that because they stretch as the tree grows. Great video, as always 💗

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

Yes you’re right. It’s called a tree necklace.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

It was actually handmade by someone associated with the author of that book I recommended

Hi Ron, great story as usual. Poor Helen, terrible injustice. Rip Dear Helen. Stay safe with God.♥️🌹🙏. UK.🇬🇧

Helen was ruled by her passion and love. Nothing more needs to be said. You are loved Helen!

@cocoaorange1

Жыл бұрын

That is OK, but you have to always keep your common sense.

Wow. A very sad, touching story. Loved it as I do all your stories. I will be reading the book absolutely. What a beautiful, and strong woman. The step mother was a hero in her own right by sacrificing herself trying to save Helen. Ty Ron.

Sad. Sad. Sad. Was there not someone on her side for god's sake. It seems she was fighting it all by herself in that prison. Disgusting. Thanks for bringing her story to light but it just shows us yet again, the way justice is not done...and continues to be corrupt. And how some people in power are just disgusting. As you were walking, though, I kept hearing a woodpecker🙂 Thanks for finding the tree.But I'm sad now.

So well done!!!! Such a strong woman Miss Helen was. Always knew where she came from and where her heart was. Thanks for this amazing story.

Wow, Ron this is a story of a poor young woman who was dealt a bad hand, from start to finish :( 😞 She had guts and grit though to stand up for her family and for herself!!! Just horrible though, what happened to her. I hope that she is resting in peace, with her beloved family. 🙏 Great history and story telling Ron!

@suzanne6841

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering about what happened to Helen as well. From one other comment, it said that she was shot by someone that was given a loaf of bread with poison in it but I don’t know who it was or really anything but a wonderful tho sad story, Ron. Thank you.

It's crazy, even back then the justice system failed good ppl. Today it's even worse. This was a great story Ron thank u for sharing.

Born in a town on the White River around 20 years after this happened. It was a different time back then. Now I know why all of us kids were so protected in our family and taught never trust a stranger. Truly things change over the years buy sometimes they have lasting effects. RIP Helen.

This was another great story you presented Ron. I felt so bad for the torture she lived, at such a young age. She got the justice that was needed for her father since the system let her down. Yes, she did wrong but she admitted to it, had she not said anything things might have been much different for her. They didn't have to treat her so badly though. 😔

This is the first I heard of her.. every interesting indeed... I definitely will watch the movie when it comes out.. Yes, she needs to be pardoned plus a street/ park named after her... They murdered her for telling the truth.. I pray Helen is resting in peace.. I wish her mom was buried there too, Helen should be resting with both parents... Great & sad story Ron.... I'm so glad you told this story, cause I would of never known about Helen. Thank you..

Rip Helen and her family.🙏. Have to say!! So relaxing stroll through the scenic historic cemetery with the crunching of leaves makes me relax(know that’s odd). Love the sound. 🍁

“River Justice “ a very intriguing story I will be watching tonight. And since it is cold I will be having hot cocoa with a piece of cake.

@johnreed8336

Жыл бұрын

Save some for me !

@barbwelch8148

Жыл бұрын

Me too😂

@dongross6624

Жыл бұрын

I’m on my way.❤ Connie G.😋

Hi Ron, You are such a brilliant and compassionate storyteller. Poor Helen had an unimaginable,horrible,life. So kind she has a nice headstone and people still leaving flowers. I pray that Helen found rest and peace in Heaven. As always, thank you Ron. Connie G.🤗♥️

What a tragic short life, what she learned was to fight for her life. And I bet she fought to the end. God took her home. Thanks Ron.

what a story this poor woman went through hell she should get the pardon and I hope she rests in peace she needs it what were these people thinking back thenThey were crazy

Now that’s Justice no lawyer or judge needed

What a story, she tried to correct the mistaken justice. Rest Peacefully Helen Spence Thank you Ron. 🙋‍♂️🐈

What a story! I love that song at the end, too! Gosh Ron, I feel so bad for this poor young woman! I surely agree with you and the writer! Justice will prevail! What these jerks did to her was unthinkable!! Love this! Thank you for sharing this!

Sad story to see a Father killed and almost seeing her Mom killed. What she dealt with was more than anyone should get. The abuse the set up. Messed up. May She and her sister all r.i.p. first time heard of the story but is heartfelt. Have a good late evening Sir and The gang! ❤️🇺🇲

I hope that there is a Hell and the animals that put this poor girl through this torture are now paying for it.

What a story Ron that was amazing ,I have had a little cry ,I just love the way you have told this ,what an amazing lady too. Loved what she did in the court house ,she was no one's fool. How corrupt the people were , absolutely disgusting, cowards . RIP, never forgotten Helen.💐.xxx

My mom's side of the family is from that area, have a lot of family there. I have pearls from that river and have been to many cemeteries around there. RIP Helen.

RIP ⚘️

Hello, Ron from London England watched a few of your videos it's a very sad 😭 story about Helen she never got to live her life but stood for justice for her father being taken like that and her mother as well. She was treated so evilly throughout her short life here on earth may the Lord Jesus Christ bless her soul in heaven and reunited her with her loved ones as last thank you so much Ron for telling their story and life as they're no longer here sending blessings and light 🙏🙏😇😇🛐🛐💫💫💐💐

@abbidragg3204

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply God bless you Ron 🙏🛐😇💫👍😎

What a truly sad story for Helen and her dad Rip to them you did good by standing up to those dirt bags Peace to the both of you😇😇😇😇

Wow what a story. I so enjoy these Sunday cemetery walks and talks; oftentimes I will look further into it as I plan to do now. That woodpecker was haunting as was that whole location. Once again Thank You Ron. Bree from Denver

RIP, 🙏 Helen Spence and family.🙏RIP🌷🕊️🙏

What a beautiful story! Helen did what she was grown up on!!

Outstanding story. I'm inspired to learn more about her.

@JG-oz6zt

Жыл бұрын

🙏 eternal rest ......Helen...

Great story find, Ron. Thanks for sharing it. Helen went through hell on earth. Blessings from Michigan.

Good for you Helen. RIP 🙏

Thank you for telling her story. This is probably my favorite episode ever. Such a sad life this brave young lady had.

This poor woman. I hope Heaven flung it's gates wide open and the angels sang while God washed all her pain and suffering away. Thank you for sharing this story with all the compassion and respect she deserves. Very well done Ron. Sad Shoes was perfect ♥️

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it and glad you like the music

@rebeccaainslie4637

11 ай бұрын

That is a lovely sentiment- one I can embrace!

What a tragic story! no justice no peace, know justice know peace. yes our justice system stinks!

This woman deserve not just a movie but a mini series adaption. Instead of Netflix glorifying serial murderers like Dahmer they should make this kind of story be heard instead. Kudos for your story telling as always.

I loved this story on Helen Spence....from Arkansas area .... very good job 👍 Ron. Great story teller.... thanks for all you do Ron ..bc I know you put in lots of work..take care and safe travels as you go on your southern Adventures travelling telling stories...from these cemeteries 🪦.....I loved it ....ty Ron

Another story of someone who deserved the best and received the unjustified death. Thank you for sharing her story. I believe she deserves a pardon for all the unfortunate circumstances that ended her life too soon! God bless her. A story well told. Thank you.

R.I.P. Helen. 🙏 Country Justice. In our area of Tennessee the people who love river life proudly refer to themselves as river rats...its a badge of honor. A river lot (just an empty building lot) can be $150k and up.

What a remarkable woman. The people I truly admire are the crime victims that stand up in court and forgive the perpetrators . That said, not everyone is prepared to do that. This lady made a hard choice and was prepared to pay the price with courage and mental toughness. She never let them destroy her. They actually had to kill her to defeat her. She went on into the next life with her head held high and a smile on her face.

Great content!!! Never heard the story before. Thanks Ron for sharing with us 👍🏻

It’s amazing how those all old resting places are just forgotten with the past of the years. I rather be cremated and done , without not leaving a family member with the burden of going to a grave yard to remember me or worst to keep it up. No tanks. Thanks for the Story Ron at least you don’t look like freezing 🥶 like the last tour . Take care & Good night everyone 💤🌙 RIP Helen 💐

Such a sad, fascinating story. I wonder why she was compelled to tell about murdering her boss? RIP Helen. Thanks Ron great video.

RIP Helen. Such a sad story. She should have her name cleared. If anyone was ever done wrong this poor lady was. Shameful that she was used so badly by those in charge.

I’ve been camping on week long canoe trips down the white river near where it intersects at the Buffalo river. Beautiful area very creepy at night while hammocking by shore. Very isolated in some areas

Looking so forward to this. I read her story last year.

@rachelbodzioch9695

Жыл бұрын

I can't get over the torturous life some people lead. They just can't get a break. I'm very sure that Helen and her parents are enjoying peace now.

Hey gang😊from Philippines

Rest in peace Helen Spence! 🙏

Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas and Missouri had these folks. They traded up and down the rivers and this began in the late 18th century to 20th century and Federal Government outlawed them. Naturally!

Wow!! That is a heart wrenching story about a young woman small only in stature!! What a brave fighter! Thanks for sharing this story!!

This has to be one of your best researches on lost lives I do hope she is pardoned love from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺I will look out for your updates

Such a sad story !

@glennjudd2467

Жыл бұрын

Wish I was there to help her ! No justice ! She was tough !

RIP sweet lady ❤

Sunday, rainy evening I needed a new story to listen to!💕

I love when you do these amazing historical stories. How much could one poor woman take. Each one would make a fascinating film where's the directors out there.Helen needs to be remembered for posterity ?😊❤

Poor Helen.. She had been thru alot. R.I.P, Helen.

The world world be a better place if we had many more like Helen 😞👍

Rest in Eternal Peace, Helen and Cicero. 🙏🙏🙏

What a lovely song 🎵. 🎵 RIP Helen 😞 😔 😢 🙏 🕊 ☮. She was a strong woman.

Interesting story! Somebody is really snoring there😳😉I can't believe how this all happened. It would make a good film.

@H_H_____

2 ай бұрын

Maybe a woodpecker. Not sure. But your comment got me giggling. 😅

RIP Helen.

Helen sure was a crusader for justice. What horrible treatment she was put through. Just inhuman. It's so sad that she was surrounded by her enemies and was overpowered by evil. She should be pardoned. What happened to Helen was not justice, it was revenge.

Beautiful and courageous story x

Great story Ron. The times and place she was brought up in was just a tough luck situation. sad story.

She deserves a pardon and a Howard Hawks-like Western

Hi Ron 😀 going to watch this story now ..just make myself a Coffee ☕ stay Safe ..🥰 UK

Siempre una historia muy interesante! Muy bien relatada, gracias. Saludos afectuosos.

Sad story R.I.P. Helen Ruth Spence. Thanks Ron

I am temporarily in Maricopa, AZ a long way from Dauin, Philippines...

@kinhason46

Жыл бұрын

🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅Fly Eagles Fly...am in Greater Phoenix...

This is one of the saddest stories I’ve ever heard. Thank you!

The power of God was with this girl. 🌹

What a sad story of a strong willed young lady who never gave up fighting injustice and vile cruelty. No matter how she tried and fought for 4 years the corrupt system was against her and she couldn't win. Bullies and hateful devils who in the end murdered her. God Bless Helen and Rest In Peace.

Helen had her family taken away from her and her life was tragic. She was a strong woman to survive what she unfairly went through. Rest in blessed peace, Helen. You are admired. Thank you Ron for sharing her story and giving her the respect she so deserved.

I hope I get to meet Ms Spence when I crossover! What a BRAVE & AWESOME WARRIOR ANGEL SHE WAS on earth!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻😁😁😁

WOW! Interesting to hear about the life of Helen Spence. Fascinating lady! She took justice in her own hands by shooting that man. Plus, the Pea farm she had to go through sounds just horrible. Indeed, a torture house! I feel sorry for Helen Spence. Thanks for telling us the story of a strong woman I did not know about before!💖

Gone but not forgotten - thank you for the story. So sad!

Hi from Arizona! I am waiting patiently for this story! It looks exciting!

Wow, my mother was born in Arkansas in 1938 and it is amazing to hear stories like these when my parents were just kids around that time. They never talked about their childhoods, and they were both poor. (My parents) I would sign a petition to pardon Helen. Definitely. RIP Helen.