The people who didn't like the video are clearly not fans of the strange, dark, and mysterious, especially when it is delivered in a story format.

@Fakelegnad

5 ай бұрын

Bro literally said what mr ballen says 😂😂 also 200 iq comment

@Minimiki1758

5 ай бұрын

Either that or they're trying to save the like button from death 😂

@theSparkyWatts

5 ай бұрын

Bro literally said it 12 seconds after video posted!

@wolfgirl3081

5 ай бұрын

LOL 🤣😂 You got that right for sure! Perfect response 🫨

@TyeArtisik

5 ай бұрын

Why you say that now?

Hey MrBallen I just wanted to let you know that my mother is currently at home on hospice (glioblastoma) and your channel is the only thing she ever wants to watch. Thank you for entertaining a very sick woman. Keep doing what you're doing, and thank you for your service! P.S. She doesn't call you Ballen, she simply goes "Put my boy on the TV." So you're her boy also, just thought you should know.😊 ... UPDATE: She passed away peacefully at home on the 16th. She's watching you from heaven now. CANCER SUCKS

@ethanchaney1139

5 ай бұрын

I hope he sees this and knows he brought joy to your mother during her last days on this planet

@ronibarnes4872

5 ай бұрын

@@ethanchaney1139 I left his channel going in her room before I went to bed that night, and the next morning when I found her his channel was still going. So she transitioned into the next world while listening to his voice. I know she would have liked that. She really did love him/his channel. Her Boy.

@nicolefink9210

5 ай бұрын

Awww my sincere condolences and that touched my heart ❤️ her saying put my boy on 😊sooo sweet! I hope she passed peacefully listening to her boy! Prayers for you and the family!

@ronibarnes4872

5 ай бұрын

@@nicolefink9210 she looked very peaceful. No more pain and her work is done here. But I miss her like crazy she's my best friend.

@mamaxbeanz

5 ай бұрын

So so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

This story is so sad, I can only imagine how the son felt knowing his mom passed away trying to help him :(

@exan8825

5 ай бұрын

also how she would’ve felt in total shock and horror running to save her son when suddenly she gets attacked, all she would probably be thinking about in her moments before death were how worried she was for her her son, really tragic death for her

@davidchambers44

5 ай бұрын

Altogether such a tragic story. I can't imagine feeling so helpless to save people.

@Youngbl33zy

5 ай бұрын

Eggs

@boomschool

5 ай бұрын

OK

@rumakingthatup

3 ай бұрын

Ok, but he knew his mother went running to the hospital but didn't get in his car to go find her? He just calls the hospital to see if his mom made it there yet and then waits at home.

Who else has been here since he was uploading 4-6 times a week? I understand it gets stressful trying to keep up on posting on everything constantly and especially with your podcast... You're doing an amazing job you have been since you started! Your details are so vivid I am able to literally WATCH the story in my head like it's a movie! Keep up your great work Jon!

@Bussdownbandit

5 ай бұрын

Mr nightmare is better

@ambersnider1301

5 ай бұрын

@@Bussdownbanditthat’s debatable. And the content is different so… But we all have our different opinions so it’s all good😊. Hope you have a great day✌️

@kirstyr2566

5 ай бұрын

Remember the "Secret" he used to put in?

@Kevinhobbytime

5 ай бұрын

@@kirstyr2566i never found any of those things!! I started thinking it was a gimmick! Lol.

@DRAGONFLAIR2008

5 ай бұрын

​@@Bussdownbanditcool anyway

That has to be the most laughable police cover up of an “apparent suicide” I’ve ever heard

@HaliaStone

5 ай бұрын

Right? At least Epstein’s was somewhat believable.

@McNoob5477

5 ай бұрын

What are you talking about? He went to go swimming in the bucket as you usually do then his arms got tired and he drowned. What’s so hard to believe about that?

@DebraGill

5 ай бұрын

@@McNoob5477🤣

@QuintinSarren

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm not really sure if Vlado was really the murderer in this case. Kinda seemed like they pinned it on him just to get back at him for badmouthing them.

@jacobdittmer5512

5 ай бұрын

@@QuintinSarreni was thinking the same, its possible but i imagine this got a lot of attention from the public and would have been scrutinized if it didnt hold up

This dude took "killers stay close to the story" to a whole new level.

@fxgamer4870

5 ай бұрын

If the police were actually telling the truth.

@SuperUAP

5 ай бұрын

Plot twist: it was really the like button and ballen is covering for it 😮

@yteriaereh6467

3 ай бұрын

I don't know man. Seems highly convenient that the one guy calling out the cops for incompetency, gets arrested for these murders and then "drowns himself" in a small bucket

@fxgamer4870

3 ай бұрын

@@yteriaereh6467 exactly

@Femaiden

20 күн бұрын

yeah i'm thinking, maybe he thought he was smarter than the cops, too smart to be caught and decided to taunt them. or maybe he wanted to get caught, because he couldn't otherwise resist his urges, so he led the police to himself so they would stop him. . .

I know this has absolutely nothing to do with this particular story but I'm having a hard time finding a way to send you a story request. My friend Kady Wilt was murdered in 1996 by her boyfriend. She was 14. This case has got twists and turns and has never been given the attention it deserves. He shut his headlights off so she and her friend wouldn't see him coming and he ran her down just before she was about to reach the safety of her home on her street. Busted out of this house arrest bracelet to do it. Sorry to just leave this request on some random story but if anybody could do her story justice you could. Also I just wanted to let you know that you are the best storyteller. I listen to all your channels and I pretty much listened to every story you have more than once. Thank you for being such a big part of my day.

A part of me tells me that Vlado could have actually been framed and murdered by the real culprits. When it was mentioned that cleaning ladies were targeted, my first thought was that they witnessed something they shouldn't have when cleaning...

@kbescobar2088

4 ай бұрын

Was thinking the same thing like how can you drown in a bucket your body won't allow it

@HannanShaikh159

3 ай бұрын

It's also very convenient that the guy criticizing the police for not doing anything was charged with the murders. I mean DNA can be planted, and before he could stand trial, he was "drowned"

@reed3272

3 ай бұрын

All three witnessed something on separate occasions they shouldn’t have seen? That would be very ironic.

@whippersnapper8387

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely not. Hes the killer I don’t understand how that’s hard to believe

@GeezSus

Ай бұрын

@@whippersnapper8387 Let's see, a calm, capable and smart guy who criticizes the cops rightfully and does it even when it puts him in danger especially since he lives in a region which is known to shut down the public which scrutinizes the government. Now let's say this guy is a serial killer, why would he try to make himself involved on a case where he got away with another murder perfectly? Why would he even connect it to a serial killing? Why self report? ok scrap that, everything else is pretty convincing right, well.. The cops arrest him after planning it for a long time, getting a lot of 'evidence' against him, and then the reason for him to hunt everybody was bcz he was angry and wanted revenge? Ok at least they could prove he's guilty in trial-.. oh wait he already conveniently drowned in a bucket? WITH 3 PEOPLE IN THE CELL? You simply cannot argue that a man could voluntarily drown himself in a bucket of water without alerting 3 people in the same room, it's literally just impossible, your mind can be convinced but the body tries it's best to make you stay alive. He was assassinated pretty openly. For the evidence part, he knew something that only the cops knew, ACCORDING TO THE COPS WHO MURDERED HIM. He lied to the cops to throw them off in the investigation. ACCORDING TO THE COPS WHO MURDERED HIM. The DNA samples matched thus proving he's the killer, ACCORDING TO THE COPS WHO MURDERED HIM. The only part which could work in your defense is all the victims being cleaners close to him and his family, but that could also mean that he was perfectly framed for the murders from the start. So yea highly unlikely he was the serial killer

It always bothered me that everyone knows the Bundys and Dahmers of the world but no one knows the names or stories of the victims. And now I realise it is a huge part of why I love your storytelling. You give background and voices to the victims.We get to know them and their names.Thank you for what you do.❤ The charity is an absolutely amazing cause.

@kimberlyshepherd270

5 ай бұрын

I agree 💯. Just like Columbine High victims 😢

@tathrok

5 ай бұрын

It has always bothered me too! On an unrelated note, this isn’t actually a revenge story at all. It’s a transference story @MrBallen Revenge is defined as: the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands. He didn’t get revenge for hating his mom by killing stand-ins-because that’s not revenge.

@kirstybrown1185

5 ай бұрын

This is a recent thing though. People are encouraging, more than ever to not celebrate awful people. You’re not in the minority with this anymore.

@thatguymatt5816

5 ай бұрын

@@kirstybrown1185it’s totally not a recent thing at all. People are fascinated by the evil, not by the normal

@Dravianpn02

5 ай бұрын

Talking about the source of the bad brings in more viewers, clicks, views in general and revenue than about one who suffered by that bad.

I've said it before but I shouldn't get so excited to hear a tragic story but Mr Ballen is just so good at telling them........💀

@tracyhaverstick5672

5 ай бұрын

I try to learn from every episode.

@mmooraj

5 ай бұрын

Im with u on that !

@awmerriam4

5 ай бұрын

Agreed 💯

@hiteshthakur4327

5 ай бұрын

​@@tracyhaverstick5672Learn to do what? Not get caught? 😂

@TigerChic

5 ай бұрын

😂 you are not alone in that! I’m the same way! 🤣

I'm sure my comment will be buried, but I just wanted to share that I seriously appreciate not only your storytelling abilities, but your compassion and dedication to those who went through such awful events. Just knowing people like you exist restores a bit of my faith in humanity, but more specifically... I appreciate you. Cheers!❤

@andrespalomino353

5 ай бұрын

❤

@Bussdownbandit

5 ай бұрын

Mr nightmare is wayy better than

@odteakel2969

5 ай бұрын

​@@Bussdownbanditget outta here!

@Mr.Xacute

5 ай бұрын

​@@Bussdownbandit lmfao ok

@hdsvzs

5 ай бұрын

then why are you here..​@@Bussdownbandit

I am from the country this story originates from and first of all I want to thank Mr.Ballan for everything he's doing, I absolutely love this channel and it's good to see him cover a tragic story that has happened in our small country. With that being said, I heard about this story a few years ago on Bailey Sarian's channel and it unlocked a deep memory I had forgotten about because this happened when I was very young and it was all over the media, but since I was so young I couldn't really remember all of it. And that really peeked my interest, so I started questioning a lot of people to remind me what exactly happened, and also people from Kicevo, and what they thought about it and oh boy...was it something. A lot of people speculate that Vlado might have been framed (again I this is not my personal opinion, because I was very young when this happened and I can't put my two cents here, and I am not in the police force, nor the forensics who were working on this so I will never know for sure), But in generall, some people SPECULATE that it might have been a cover up for someone else, who couldn've been an important person, or from a rich family or whatnot, and also another effective way to get rid of Vlado, who has been a thorn in everyone's eye for a while. If anyone from Kicevo or Macedonia in general happenes to stumble upon my commend, I would really love to know what you guys think or know about this case. I'd appreciate it if you could share your opinion or knowledge with me

@lionri6774

5 ай бұрын

Their speculation actually makes sense to me because, I find the reason of Vlado’s death very suspicious, he was clearly killed or something

@zarbilzerian

5 ай бұрын

I also think he was framed. Because the details which were not revealed to the public was actually being given to him by an inside man in the police force. And DNA can easily be swapped if you know who can be corrupted. For me, he was not the killer.

@_NokiPlays

5 ай бұрын

I am from Kicevo but I was born about 2-3 months after the arrest so I'm not too sure, but it could be, i mean DNA swapping is done even in big countries where security is much more increased, while in such a small country it is definitely far easier, though at the same time, Vlado might've just had some mental illness, but about the "suicide" he FOR SURE hasn't drowned himself, I mean, just try to hold your breath in for a minute and you will see it is impossible to do it, your body will just control you and take a breath, it goes the same for drowning, your body will control it's way out of there, so his cellmates or someone had to have drowned him, ITS JUST IMPOSSIBLE to drown yourself while you can easily get out.

@sunnycloud

5 ай бұрын

Hi! Never heard of Bailey Sarian, though she is of Armenian descent (my country). Will make sure to check out her channel

@toriiacoviello4127

5 ай бұрын

​@@sunnycloudOMG! Bailey Sarian is an awesome story teller also. She puts on her makeup while telling true crime stories. She's great!

This channel has gotten so insanely big for just being a story channel. Remembering the times of daily episodes with just a few 1000 views.

@Mr.cool.agent47

5 ай бұрын

I miss the daily episodes so bad 😭

@MrPvtrandall

5 ай бұрын

I remember and miss those days.

@sandert8287

5 ай бұрын

Cool you were that early on fans. Feels special to grow along with it I would think. I discovered the channel only 2 years ago loving all the missing 411 I still can't get enough of. Looking for more stories..

@Jumpman-gs3wj

5 ай бұрын

We’d get like 10 a week 🤣

@katehopkinsbrent5573

5 ай бұрын

It’s the way he tells it. He’s captivating , doesn’t drag his words, no ummmms. Just very pleasant all way around

You are hands down the best story teller I’ve ever listened to. You’re so engaging and easy to listen too.

@MrBallen

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️🙏

@BoePayne

5 ай бұрын

Thank You Mrs Ballen for telling the truth about wyte on wyte crime 😂😂

@TheEdieTV

5 ай бұрын

Easy on the eyes too 😅

@HTXKG

5 ай бұрын

Mr Ballen and the Why Files are hands down the BEST story tellers on KZread!

@thebrassmonkey100

5 ай бұрын

@@BoePayne do tell...

Whos gonna come to the like buttons house with me to install cams while he’s out on Christmas vacation with the other buttons?

@somya9755

Ай бұрын

Meeeee😂😂😂

@mournxhub69

Ай бұрын

Sign me up, lemme know when you pull up sir 👁️👄👁️😂😎

Mr Ballen.... You may not have thought about where you were going to be after your unexpected medical discharge from the military. However, you, and your team, have created a hugs, positive empire for so many people....Still putting others first and being one of Americas' Greatest Heroes. All of which would be close to impossible without a loyal, dedicated, kind, loving and caring team that firmly embrace your desire to help others. You all are amazing and I'm grateful I happened upon your stories. Grateful to have you.

Sunday just wouldn’t be the same without Mr. Ballen telling us the most unbelievable, strange, dark and mysterious stories, that somehow make sense when he tells them. That’s a true talent ❤

@benjaminz2523

5 ай бұрын

Especially delivered in story format

@MissThang32

5 ай бұрын

Did something happen to him?

@Dirtydetective

5 ай бұрын

Nothing happened to him, that comment, I may be off base but I think they were saying something along the lines that their glad that he's still making these videos, since he's doing his podcasts and medical mystery show stuff. At least that was my fear when the other two shows began showing up on KZread.

@turquoisetranquility

5 ай бұрын

All I meant was my Sunday is not complete until I watch his new video. Honestly, I didn’t expect that my comment would get this much attention, appreciate the likes, everyone

@MissThang32

5 ай бұрын

@@turquoisetranquilityok sorry if I misunderstood your comment I’m glad he’s okay though

my mother was a victim of horrible abuse from someone she dated and a few years later she was horribly beaten by a man she let live in her home every time i see you talk about the mr ballen foundation it makes me tear up she loves your videos ever since i introduced her to your channel she watches it all the time thank you for all the good you and your foundation have done for people i will always be a fan of the strange dark and mysterious

@phaedrapage4217

5 ай бұрын

Your mother is a strong woman, she made it through alive. May she live a long healthy life filled with the love and joy that she deserves! ❤

@awakeatdawnrae6456

5 ай бұрын

​@@phaedrapage4217amen

@nellafay5485

5 ай бұрын

I tell everyone about MrBallen he really is one hell of a story teller. I've been watching him from the start of true, dark & mysterious. He is the BEST!!!❤😊

It hasn't escaped my attention that a prior service member has become an advocate and started a foundation to help the souls and their families of tragic crimes! You are still serving God and mankind Mr Ballen! May you and your family have a blessed Christmas and an amazing and productive 2024!

Im just finding out about your MrBallen Foundation. I'm lost for words and near tears. I was a victim of domestic violence, was homeless and struggled for years. I will be donating as soon as I am able and will be sharing your Foundation information. Also, thank you for your service and all the amazing content. Because of YOU and the WhyFiles I'm still here.

Dude the end of this got me teared up the fact that you’re doing this for everyone and give 100% of it to the victims and making sure they’re okay after they’re terrible tragedies that’s Ballen!

@adamstott9322

5 ай бұрын

He's literally in the single digits of charities worldwide that do that. Most have CEO's pulling in anywhere from 100000 to 500000 and less than 20% goes to the cause they shamelessly pretend to care about. Human greed disgusts me.......

@CindyandRicoTheCoonhoundCross

5 ай бұрын

The thing that I love is that a former military member is doing amazing work supporting victims of crime. It's just unusual in that most go into charity work surrounding military veterans. Terrific job, Mr. Ballen!

@JohnGardnerAlhadis

5 ай бұрын

Still serving his country and helping others fight their battles. 🫡

The MrBallen Foundation is unlike any charity I’ve ever heard of. This is so amazing, it’s been so amazing watching you grow! I’ve been here since the first 250k followers! I love all of your content and I’m excited each week to listen!!! Thank you!!

@TG-cd9ns

5 ай бұрын

Fr I found this guy randomly cuz I have trouble sleeping for hooked ever since binged all his old videos now I have no choice but to wait until the next drop smh

@belladonnahigh9206

5 ай бұрын

I binged him in less than a week, wish I was there for "we release 4 or 5 times a week"... He can tell stories like no one else.

Your vocabulary is exquisite, very refreshing from hearing the typical “like” and “what not” but in general your communication skills with those physical gestures is just very connected to it the audience😊

At the very beginning… “you won’t know it’s a revenge story till the very end”. You just told me. 😂

From being a Navy Seal, to a TikToker, sharing dark and mysterious stories, to having a full-blown company, podcasts, shows, live-shows. I'm impressed with how you've came along.

@ch0tiic

5 ай бұрын

He was also a navy seal

@Bussdownbandit

5 ай бұрын

@@ch0tiicdid u know he was a navy seal?

@vaalarivan_p

4 ай бұрын

​@@Bussdownbandithe has said it in his videos

@felixdom9693

4 ай бұрын

He not a tiktoker at first but a Navi seal lmfao

@HeroicMeasures

4 ай бұрын

@@felixdom9693 I know, I was mentally exhausted and couldn’t even think of anything else at that point.

Always remember.. “While seeking revenge, dig two graves - one for yourself..” Douglas Horton

@DeaDGoD_XIV

5 ай бұрын

I've always preferred the Buddy Hackett quote, "while you're holding a grudge the other guy is dancing." As in, they don't really care about you and you shouldn't think about them.

@theSparkyWatts

5 ай бұрын

@@DeaDGoD_XIV I like brother

You’re a good man, Mr. Ballen. I’m so glad you decided to follow your gifts and start telling stories.

*I used to be obsessed with this channel, and I just found it again today lmao. I'm in college for a bachelor's in neuroscience, and I forget how relaxing these are to me* 😭💀

@LittleKantBoy

3 ай бұрын

I graduated with a Psych BS last year and am also obsessed. The photos being labeled as ‘real’ or ‘not real’ makes the visual information illuminating for each case, and the occasional unexpected focuses in labeling are hilarious. Like “*not* the [specific model] that belonged to that specific person” or “real photo of a [specific model] at a different place in a different time”

After a hard week, it feels nice to wait for Mr Ballen to upload his recent Strange, Dark and Mysterious story. Thank you for everything Mr Ballen ❤

@mikewazowski1644

5 ай бұрын

I will forever be grateful for this channel🙏🏽

@yongwilson929

5 ай бұрын

Same here, been with MrBallen from before he hit 700,000 subs…now it’s blowing up from him on KZread, and other formats! Congrats to him n his family (coworkers, wife n children too) team effort from his mother too. Aloha n mahalo

@yongwilson929

5 ай бұрын

Same here, been with MrBallen from before he hit 700,000 subs…now it’s blowing up from him on KZread, and other formats! Congrats to him n his family (coworkers, wife n children too) team effort from his mother too. Aloha n mahalo

@MrBallen

5 ай бұрын

🙏❤️

@arsondarksea

5 ай бұрын

God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the name above all names & the only way to Heaven😇❤

I had no idea this video was gonna be covering a case from my small country and when I saw the lady’s name in the beginning even though I was clearly hearing and looking at Mr.Ballen’s face, I still had to pause and double check what channel I was on.. Thank you for covering this old and obscure case, and great job as always!

@BoePayne

5 ай бұрын

Thank Mrs Ballen fir telling the truth about wyte on wyte crime 😂😂

@BoePayne

5 ай бұрын

Wyte Media Always Sweeping Wyte on Wyte And Gay on Gay Crime under The Rug to make it seems like it doesn't exist 😂

@jpyka4x4

5 ай бұрын

@@BoePayne13/50

Mr.Ballen is such a kind soul! Absolutely everything about him is so special!

That is so awesome that you made a foundation for the family of the victims. I lost my son who was shot and killed in our home and it hurts because I feel like know one remembers my son only the people who killed him.

@scorpiochelle

Ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss

anyone's else think he should make a Christmas horror playlist for the week of Christmas??? edited: ma get the camera

@meghanchmielewski810

5 ай бұрын

Heck yes! I love this idea!

@DeeBullock1836

5 ай бұрын

That should be an annual Christmas thing🎄🎅🏻

@TheElbowMerchant

5 ай бұрын

I'd watch the hell outta that! Then again, I watch everything Mr. Ballen uploads.

@TyeArtisik

5 ай бұрын

We got Mr Nightmare for that

@chubbychoo

5 ай бұрын

Yes!!!

One of my favourite parts is hearing how we are destroying the Like button this week. Still yearn to hear MrBallen say "and we upload four or five times a week" still stoked for once a week. Thanks for your hardwork MrB ❤ I regularly read in your comments how you have helped people. You're a miracle worker so thank you good sir! 🙏🏽 X

@nannysfolly

5 ай бұрын

I like hearing about Old Seagull Lung!Lol!

@CamilleTheCancer

5 ай бұрын

@@nannysfollysame and when he laughs at what he said and it be the same time I laugh and repeat watch them and I still laugh every time. 😂😂

@BoePayne

5 ай бұрын

Thank You Mrs Ballen for telling the truth about wyte on wyte crime 😂😂

@BoePayne

5 ай бұрын

We Now Know How WyteMen feel about WyteWomen and little WyteGirls because they always victimizing them Ted Bundy Style and giving transgender WyteMen a bigger women voice then them 😅😅

@BoePayne

5 ай бұрын

Wyte Media Always Sweeping Wyte on Wyte And Gay on Gay Crime under The Rug to make it seems like it doesn't exist 😂

I grew up in a remote area in a province, my grandpa’s storytelling by the end of the day is something my cousins and I look forward too.. I notice now that I became an individual that actually listens and is present all the time ..i can sit for hours reading a book or simply observing my surroundings .. Mr. Ballen’s channel is just so amazing, wish i had discovered it sooner.. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@24get24give

5 ай бұрын

rare in an age of short attention spans, good for you and him, grandpas are the best, I lost one of mine twenty years ago, he told me endless stories about growing up in Italy I miss him still, and it hurts that my kids never got to meet him

I love what you do. You are a champion and a voice that exposes the evil and helps the silent victims that no longer have a voice to be heard, but are not forgotten

Whenever I tell people about you (Mr. Ballen), I tell them what you talk about and being a seal, but I also tell them about what you do charitably and it’s like a lightbulb watching people’s face change from “run of the mill influencer” to “this guy actually sounds pretty good!” So here’s to you and these past few years of helping unearth such crazy stories. The quality has only gotten better.

@Lindseyrenee1

5 ай бұрын

Navy Seal THANK YOU FOR DEFENDING 🇺🇸

@davidwoermansr

5 ай бұрын

He's a former SEAL previously known as UDT not a seal like what Tupperware does or Seal like the animals it's illegal to club the babies to make coats from

@edmonterey5138

5 ай бұрын

@@davidwoermansr thank you

@CarolHorseplop-de7qj

5 ай бұрын

@@davidwoermansr 😆

@davidwoermansr

5 ай бұрын

@@edmonterey5138 no problem they're cool guys to hang out with my oldest brother is a former Marine my little brother is former Army airborne ranger turned UAV controller when he blew out a knee on a jump and had 3 years left to have 20 years and the good retirement they both worked security details with the SEALs in the sandbox and when they get together I tag along it's a ton of fun but the tequila always comes out way too early and no neither of them knew Chris Kyle but damn right we went to the funeral because alot of their friends did

Huge fan. Just hit 2 years clean from a major 13 year fentanyl addiction. To say your videos got me through some of the hardest nights is an understatement. Thank you, Mr. Ballen.

@pineywoodslawandcrime

5 ай бұрын

Congrats 🎉on getting clean and sober. I know that’s super difficult.

@karmas_coming

5 ай бұрын

Wow! Congratulations!! That's amazing.

@jeffreytroublefield4265

5 ай бұрын

6 years here for over a decade. It gets better. Yes even better

@angelachouinard4581

5 ай бұрын

Congratulations. Glad you lived to get clean. That was a long haul.

@Fretless99

5 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your recovery, Dave! It's wonderful to hear some good news for change, keep it up brother 😀

If no one else has said it, it’s amazing what you’re doing with the Mr. Ballen foundation. I’m so proud of you. Much love ❤ keep doing incredible things! Love your work

You are such an incredible person. I love that you are giving back to these people who have undergone some much pain and trauma. I will always support that and you!! Thank you Mr Ballen!

No way Vlado didn’t plan to get caught. This has serious Zodiac Killer vibes. It was all a game to him, essentially taunting the police in his articles with all the details of his crimes. He wasn’t trying to misdirect them to think it was someone else; that was my first thought when I asked myself “why would this guy report on his own killings???” I wholeheartedly believe it was just a big game and he was taunting the police for not having caught him yet by calling out their “incompetence” in the first couple murder cases. That is a cold and evil individual, almost like a movie villain. Great story, and even the mystery behind Vlado’s death in jail adds a whole new layer to it I’d like to look into for myself. THATS good storytelling, my friend!

@waido_

5 ай бұрын

Mystery? Dude, they killed him. The three guys in the cell with him killed him. It’s not that hard to connect the dots, lol.

@MYKe1217

5 ай бұрын

@@waido_Maybe I’m being an idiot, I was moreso wondering WHY they killed him. But it is prison sooooo

@jeaha2656

5 ай бұрын

I don’t think you can drown yourself , no matter what your instincts would push you to get up and breath especially if it was only ur head and u could easily get up , so someone did it and others watched or they all did it

@busybee2350

15 күн бұрын

There have been the stories of setting up Vlado to cover someone more important who actually was a killer.

Amazing story telling as always. Appreciate you helping out the victims! 👍🏻❤

@MrBallen

5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@marthahornbostel1679

5 ай бұрын

Unaware about your Foundation and certainly contribute. Do so very carefully, specifically because so many other “non-profit” organizations (unfortunately) the percentage of 💰 goes towards ‘administrative’ costs and NOT the ppl established for.

@BoePayne

5 ай бұрын

Thank You Mrs Ballen for telling the truth about wyte on wyte crime 😂😂

@BoePayne

5 ай бұрын

Wyte Media Always Sweeping Wyte on Wyte And Gay on Gay Crime under The Rug to make it seems like it doesn't exist 😂

@lolamontez7782

5 ай бұрын

​@@BoePaynewyte guilt is a crime. Black on black crime is swept under the rug by the media more than ANY other.

I feel sorry for people who didn’t stick around till the end. They will never know this is a story about revenge.

@bobaidainc316

5 ай бұрын

My point exactly😂

@Swan-rb4yg

5 ай бұрын

But you just told them.

@Bruce1983

5 ай бұрын

@@Swan-rb4yg so did ballen 2 mins in

Very animated story teller. I appreciate when ppl use their hands and arms while storytelling (nonfiction and fiction) It keeps ppl engaged and interested Great work keep it up.

What a bizarre way to get revenge on a dead relative. The human really is a strange being.

@janka482

5 ай бұрын

He simply hated all women and was cruel enough not to care if a person died.

@RetroAcorn

5 ай бұрын

There were more similar murders after he died and his apparent “suicide” stinks of a coverup, a lot of people from that area also think the true killer was a well connected cop and he was the perfect fall guy, dude was always critical of police no wonder they came for him

@janka482

5 ай бұрын

@@RetroAcorn this really sounds like a possible course of events.. Yet i wonder why would the cop murder older women? Maybe they were an easy target for a sadist. Or was the cop covering for someone else, like a rich man's deranged kid? Anyway that was no suicide, so it may be possible that all this was a set up.

@markjacks3828

5 ай бұрын

There is ZERO chance Vlado was the killer.

From the family of a murder victim- the world stops for you when you lose someone this way. For everyone else it keeps turning and you wonder how you can be so broken while the people around you keep living. For me, my world was turned upside down a year and a half ago and it still hasn’t gone right side up.

@voteZDLR

5 ай бұрын

I don't know, I've wondered about that too like it sucks losing someone no matter what but to lose them in that way has to be the worst. From every standpoint imaginable.

@Mich2592

5 ай бұрын

I don’t know who you are or what your story is, but I will pray for your peace and hope you find your way through.

@abegarfield7031

5 ай бұрын

It's the strangest thing. It's like you don't know how to feel, if that makes any sense. Every negative emotion but not at once. They sort of come in waves. When my wife was murdered I was angry but not at anyone in particular and kind of angry at myself. I blamed myself and still do a bit. I kept thinking that my daughter has lost her mother and am I going to be enough for her, especially feeling the way I do. I couldn't get close to anyone for the longest time for fear of it happening again. @voteZDLR

@user-rz5rm2qu7y

5 ай бұрын

⁠@@abegarfield7031 how was your wife murdered?

Mr Ballen is such a good hearted, and caring human. He is a blessing to the victims and their families. And he's the only one who can tell a story and make you feel like you're right there!! #MrBallenBeBallen

Proud to say ive been a fan since he only had around 200k subs you deserve every bit of attention youve gotten for telling these victims stories

Mr. Ballen is like that camp counselor that everybody wanted to impress. Like the dude you show off for or tell a joke to just to get him to laugh. The epitome of charisma and confidence. With a penchant for telling captivating stories. Especially when they are strange dark and mysterious.

@OrggsOrggs

5 ай бұрын

I doubt that.

@Edward_USMC13

5 ай бұрын

Creepy camp counselor/probable pedophile.... And John 🤔 .. Yeah I'm not seeing that similarity whatsoever, but my condolences to whatever may have happened during your summer camp 😬

@michealholland6882

5 ай бұрын

Ass-kisser

@TheStruggleNRG

5 ай бұрын

My god y’all never cease to amaze me with how absolutely abhorrent you can make a comment section. How about all of you go find better ways to spend your time

@jbyepitsme4330

5 ай бұрын

😃 Yes absolutely!!! I couldn’t agree more! 👏 😃 💜

I live an hour south of this place. My mum knew the alleged perp. He was well respected and no one picked any strange vibes off him for decades, so the shock of him beings a serial killer was huge. Then again, two women were murdered in that town after his demise that means he wasn't the killer at all. And the manner of his death on his first night in prison is laughable and no one really believe it. Patsy is the word. Real killer was supposedly a well connected cop.

@Legion_33666

5 ай бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking when I heard how he died.

@lucibane

5 ай бұрын

I had a gut feeling about this. He wasn't the killer at all, he was just framed and murdered by the police for exposing their incompetence. You may be right about it being an officer, that or it's whoever owned the car that Vlado reported about. That fact seems pertinent with how the police are trying to sweep it under a rug and claim it's a lie. I think it's certainly someone well connected, they probably requested he be killed since he was getting too close to the actual murderer.

@grantahart

5 ай бұрын

That’s what I figured as soon as he said the editor got a phone call. Absolutely insane. This guy definitely got set up by crooked cops.

@theshamanshadow

5 ай бұрын

Немају појма брате, пандури су мафија.

@trichardson8728

5 ай бұрын

The ending to this story sucked so bad. Very confusing ending and Mr ballens ending are usually perfect.

Thanks for creating the Mrballen foundation, It's the greatest way to give back to those families who lived this terrible things

Mr. Ballen. You are changing the standard of storytelling on youtube . I jist wanted to tell you thank you. You are truly appreciated. Im sure all of your fans would agree.

You're doing great work, Jon. Raising over $700k to help victims is honorable. EDIT** To all the comments about "Tax Deductible", etc..ask yourself "What have I done to help?" Then get off your soapbox and make a difference.

@Tbone272

5 ай бұрын

Why can't I create my own comments? I can only reply

@holdoncaulfield5297

5 ай бұрын

​@@Tbone272probably have been restricted by KZread guidelines?

@johnwrath3612

5 ай бұрын

@@Tbone272because Jesus hates you

@Tbone272

5 ай бұрын

@@holdoncaulfield5297 hmmm 🤔 thanks for the tip

@Therealmudbone

5 ай бұрын

@@Tbone272probably because you’re black

That's Flippin AWESOME that you raised that much for the victims families. Cuz they are always overlooked. Keep up the amazing work you guys

The amount of hand gestures in his videos is crazy… I love it 🖤 keep up the strange, dark and mysterious bro

It’s amazing that you raise this money to help victims. Good for you and it makes me feel better watching your videos. Thank you!

I saw the interview with Mr Ballen on KZread and it was friggin awesome. He’s such a good man!

I love what Mr Ballen has chosen to do with what he has been blessed with. Honouring the victims and helping the ones who loved them is the best thing possible. 💝

I love all of your strange, dark & mysterious stories, Mr Ballen. Keep up the awesome work. Thank you.

I think your account is awesome. I love the story format (I don't watch TV anymore) and your strange like button actions, and that you are helping victims of violent crimes and their families. Love it all 👏

@berwhiteiii6642

4 ай бұрын

I still want to know what the like button did. 😂😂

@erikatalerico7725

4 ай бұрын

😂

💐💐💐RIP Mitra Simjanoska (aged 64), Ljubica Licoska (aged 56), and Zivana Temelkoska (aged 65) you will truly all be missed and my prayers go out to you all and your families. 💐💐💐 Vlado Taneski (1952- 23 Jun 2008) (aged 56) was found dead in his shared prison cell on June 23. He had apparently drowned in a plastic bucket of water. An inquest concluded that, in the absence of other evidence, his death was suicide.

12 hour shifts at work go by quick when you're a fan of the strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format.

Strange Dark and Mysterious delivered in story format is my absolute favorite! Let's be real here Mrballen is balling. Story telling is an art, and let's face it, he's got it! Keep up the great work Mrballen!!!♡

I appreciate that you’ve made this channel about real/useful investigations that aren’t covered elsewhere. I’m rightfully impressed!! 👍👍

Thank you for helping the victims, that is a really admirable thing ❤

I am continually so glad to support a channel and a person who doesn't just tell the stories but also supports the victims. Very honorable and admirable.

@jojothetasmaniansassmonkey8866

4 ай бұрын

what up little momma, how u groovin on em baby?

I love mrballens stories. They're perfect for camping. Or just chilling in the apartment

An interesting and intense story to cover is the story of Mike Oros, a gokd nature man who walked/hiked to northern Canada to retreat from society and to see if he could survive in the wilderness. But long stints of solitude led to him slowly lose his mind retreating further and further eventually becoming a skilled woodsman serial killer. He wrote down his everythought in journals because he thought the Government was trying to erase his thoughts

What was the motive? Like why did he hate his mother so much? Amazing story telling once again. Thank you for your great work Mr.Ballen you’re greatly appreciated. 💓

@difficultsaturn7807

2 ай бұрын

Because his mother treated him very badly and she had an untimely death so he took the anger out on other women that looked like his mother Hope this helps :)

It’s awesome that someone is willing to help the victims. It would be so easy to be like most, and just utilize other peoples’ stories, then move on. This foundation is so very unique. You see lots of foundations for disease, or veterans, or even domestic violence, but rarely do you see one for people who are like the ones in these stories. The pitch at the end made me think about how many people we just forget about the moment we get through hearing about them. Hmm

@richardkaiser9509

5 ай бұрын

Sad, but true!!!rekwife

Okay. Just clicked joyous about a new Mr. Ballen video, and I see my country 👏🏻 Great job! Thanks for the openess of covering this story! Not many creators shine light on many cruelties happening in this part of the globe, and believe me... there are plenty.

Thank you for your mr. Ballen Foundation, and the fact 100% of donations go to it and are distributed to accredited foundations which directly help victims of violent crime and families of these victims too.... Thank you❤❤❤ ❤❤❤

As a Macedonian, first of all, finally some strange story from my country, but second of all I have never heard of this one, but it is appalling. Granted it was 15 years ago and i was like 12 at the time but still, good job MrBallen as always

@randomstuff14688

5 ай бұрын

Sorry I know this is really unrelated but I adore your Okami profile pic! I agree though, it is mad that it is such an obscure story

@Lil_lioness

5 ай бұрын

I think media was pretty crap back then. There are some disgusting cases in the UK where I live in recent years I wouldn't have known about if it wasn't for true crime youtubers. Most cases in the media involve children (and I completely understand that) but older victims seem to be ignored. It's horrific what has happened to them, but at least someone wants to tell their story so that they aren't forgotten.

@dejanandonov6988

5 ай бұрын

Oh bro I am from Macedonia and this case was viral back than, and there are a lot of crazy cases. 😢

@Nelffia

5 ай бұрын

I never knew much about this, I was also 12 when it happened so nobody would have told me. It's so crazy to me that we've had an actual serial killer.

The Mr. Ballen Foundation is a testament that you’re a beautiful soul. Thank you for helping families, loved ones and honoring those who’ve endured the unthinkable. Sending love and light to you and your family always! 🙌🏼🤍💫🕊️✨🙏

@brianallison1913

5 ай бұрын

Be careful complimenting people on that kind of thing. We don't personally know Ballen although I'd like to believe that he is nowhere near as bad (but we don't really know) as the really rich and/or famous are about it. They love showing the charities and foundations they give to but never say how much taxes it saves them from paying. I'd love to have the tax incentives done away with and see how many foundations and donations get made afterwards. I bet it's closer to zero than you'd think. No I'm not saying all are like that. But most are.

@AimeeAimee444

5 ай бұрын

@@brianallison1913 It’s unfortunate that you’re poisoning the well and implying his Foundation is for the sole purpose of a tax benefit. Yes, John Ballen is doing well yet he’s chosen a 401C3 foundation. It breaks my brain that he’s now being attacked due to his success and creating a foundation. To succeed after serving your country is now apparently a sin in the eyes of former military veterans. You would rather there be no tax incentives to foundations? If that be, let’s stop all philanthropy too.

@brianallison1913

5 ай бұрын

Like I said, I'd like to believe that he started one due to actually caring for the cause. I'm not attacking him but am just saying we don't know him. Bill Cosby was loved by millions and look what happened. And yes definitely do away with philanthropy. If philanthropy helped so much then why are all the causes they so generously give for worse than ever (Education, Illness, developing countries, etc)? And I do respect that Ballen was in the military. However, I'm not one to be thankful because I never asked him to and military people need to understand that serving doesn't put them above (Ballen doesn't act as such) everyone else. After all, my tax money and the labor I put in to receive it pays soldiers and buys their supplies.

I love your stories and j love your compassion and genuine care for humanity. I love that you give so generously to victims and their family. You are one of a kind. Thank you

I love you MrBallen, there’s no one out there telling these stories like you do.

Yes! My Sunday dose of the Strange Dark and Mysterious in story format!!! Always something I look forward to!

@MrBallen

5 ай бұрын

🙌🙌🙌

@poppypetsparis

5 ай бұрын

YES,💯💯 I was so very busy today and now can't sleep. I believe it's because I didn't watch the amazing and best strange dark and mysterious stories channel 😊👍🏻💪🏻 yet 🌟

Your compassion for the victims and their families gives me hope for humanity. ❤

Recently, I always doze off while watching any of your stories. Your voice soothes me to sleep everytime

Such an amazing channel & amazing host!!!!! Ty Mr Ballen!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

Thank you for acknowledging the fact that you don't take this lightly. These are serious stories, about real people. Thank you

I heard so many stories of Vlado,those killings happend close to home...some of them are very occurate,to the smallest details,but this interpretation is so far the best one! Thank you MR Ballen.

Definitely top 3 best channels on youtube.

I’m a new fan, absolutely love Mr Ballen, I’m mesmerised by his hand gestures and movements it adds so much more to the story

The mysterious circumstances of his death really make me wonder if the “inside information” they said he has was a lie after all and this did turn out to be silencing a critic all along.

@Mudpuppy088

5 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly. So the guy criticizing the police just happens to be the guy that the police say murdered the women and the the murderer knew information not released to the public according to the police. And the accused mysteriously drowns in a bucket in a cell shared with other prisoners and the police claim it's a suicide. Ummmm, anybody else's spidy sense set off an alarm?

@walterbrunswick

5 ай бұрын

Okay, but DNA?

@hello-dannie

5 ай бұрын

That would be one HELL of a twist

@Legion_33666

5 ай бұрын

@@walterbrunswick It never went to court did it? So if the DNA evidence was fabricated, it never had the chance to be scrutinized by the defense. Instead, he was found dead in a cell with 3 other guys who "didn't notice anything was going on". Think about how hard it would be to kill yourself by forcefully and consciously drowning yourself in a bucket of water. Your survival instincts wouldn't allow you to do it. Someone would have to forcefully hold his head underwater for him to drown. After that all cases were closed and there was no investigation regarding his death. I think he might have just pissed off certain corrupt cops one too many times.

@mananpanchal26

5 ай бұрын

@@walterbrunswick if police can kill then they can manipulate evidence too

Mr ballen, you sir, are an amazing human being and my respect for you is huge, you go above and beyond for your fans, for the victims, you deserve the success you've gotten and so much more! Thanks you, John!!!

I want my GPS to have Mr Ballen’s voice!

Nah fam someone’s foot was definitely on the back of this man’s head while in the bucket 😂😂

Another awesome story! I'm getting ready to go spend time with my grandbaby and had to catch it before I left! I also wanted to tell you Mr. B....not only are you the best storyteller I've ever seen, what you do for others is absolutely wonderful. Your foundation is an honorable institution....the world could use more kindness and you don't disappoint. You SEE people, you're not just telling a story. Our family loves you and we hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season!!! ❤ from the Buckeye state!!!

I am from Macedonia and I am a huge fan of Mr Ballen - I usually listen his videos while I am trying to fall asleep, so when I played this video and heard the city name (Kicevo) and then North Macedonia, I was like : Did I hear it well 😂😂 it turns out that I did :) Remember this case, it was a huge one. Kudos for the creativity 🤝

@Rapamaru

5 ай бұрын

North Macedonia

Love your videos man and you’re such a great dude fr and helping these people and letting them know that they aren’t forgotten, not alone, and have help. Great cause. I can’t wait to help and donate.

Been watching your videos for a little while now and I just recently watched the skinwalker ranch video again fom 3 years ago. Its amazinng how much the audio and visual resolutions and graphics in your videos have improved over the years, as well as your storytelling abiility. Keep up the great work!

While this is an active chapter in your life, we are happy to be part of it. Your narration of stories is excellent and the way you write them to leave us hanging til the end is excellent. Even the events we are aware of the outcome, it still has the same effect on us (us being my family.) Cheers for these Mr Ballen.

@BoePayne

5 ай бұрын

Thank You Mrs Ballen for telling the truth about wyte on wyte crime 😂😂

@BoePayne

5 ай бұрын

Wyte Media Always Sweeping Wyte on Wyte And Gay on Gay Crime under The Rug to make it seems like it doesn't exist 😂

@JordanMayjor3p7

5 ай бұрын

​@@BoePayneYour post was a dumb on dumb crime.

@StAlphonsusHasAPosse

5 ай бұрын

​@@BoePayne You're a ra ci st

@BoePayne

5 ай бұрын

@@JordanMayjor3p7 what those wyte catholic priest did to those little WyteBoys was wyte on wyte crime and Gay on Gay crime 😅

One of the reasons I keep coming back to your channel, sire, is the palpable air of compassion with which you tell these fascinating stories.

I haven’t commented in the past but I did want to say that I really enjoy and find your content interesting. Thank you .

I have watched you for over 2 years and have loved everyone of these shows. Keep up the awesome work and thank you very much. I'm a true fan.

As a kid, my mom never liked horror or creepy stories so my dad told them to me,now i can tell it to my kid,me and MrBallen. thank you sir for all your content!

@RighteousnessWillPrevail

5 ай бұрын

Because that stuff is negative and can cause trauma. Don't tell such stories to kids or adults without their 100% concent. We should mainly focus on the good.

@DriveLaken

5 ай бұрын

It’s true. You must be careful with the strange, dark and mysterious. It will make your son hate the Like button, love flannel shirts, wear his hat backwards and sell products like crazy because he screams about frogs with weird names.

@RighteousnessWillPrevail

5 ай бұрын

@@DriveLaken What are you even talking about?? Your talking in an odd ball manner.

@manfredswarts6098

5 ай бұрын

My dad told me stories of his kid days the bullies he faced ,and how i should handle my own as well. This types stories shouldn't be told to young kids protect your child's innocence while you can.

@lorenavelvet

5 ай бұрын

​@@RighteousnessWillPrevailThe fact that you don't understand DriveLaken's comment tells how little you know about Mr. Ballen. If you're new here I understand.

For every story Mr Ballen narrates that I not familiar with, I always anticipate a jaw dropping end. It's not the story. It's how it's told that makes him a great storyteller

You’re super amazing for that ending! Thank you for what you are doing to the victims and the families ❤

Another great story presentation. I can no longer listen to new videos right when I get notified but I still listen as soon as I can and I'm never disappointed. Keep it up!