What’s even scarier is that Caroline only served 15 years for the premeditated murder of a minor. She’s still young enough to rebuild her life and have opportunities that she took away from Rachel. I assume the sentencing took mental health issues into consideration, but she obviously knew that what she was doing was wrong because she went to such lengths that plan it out, hide it, and even came up with an elaborate lie to tell Rachel. She had multiple chances to change her mind and didn’t.

@thomasgriffin2326

Жыл бұрын

Right???!!! 15 fucking years??! WHAT?!

@thecatatemyhomework

Жыл бұрын

She's still young enough to murder someone else.

@marybarry2230

Жыл бұрын

I guess in Australia the justice system is different from America. The sentencing certainly does not suit the crime at all! TWO crimes were committed here!

@jennifercusnier339

Жыл бұрын

THIS RIGHT HERE! Exactly. And I hope she does not get jealous of anyone else's life. A TRUE DANGER TO SOCIETY.

@thomasgriffin2326

Жыл бұрын

@@marybarry2230 fr She would have gotten lethal injection here in AZ. At the very least life in prison, no parole

The irony of the story to me is, she had a fear of strangers. But yet someone she knew and trusted killed her.

@irina383

Жыл бұрын

She most likely had extreme social anxiety not fearing for her safety around strangers.

@RiPxGuT

Жыл бұрын

​@@KannyNguyen I think that's spam bro

@DuncanDonDuken

Жыл бұрын

#Facts

@deepwaterrehab7685

Жыл бұрын

That’s how it happens more often than not, sadly.

@MrTreazure1

Жыл бұрын

Damn

The fact that this murderer is walking free after only 15 years is criminal. Justice was not served in this case.

@seventycross0yt175

2 ай бұрын

Justice is never served

@suppotaalasmaa467

Ай бұрын

@@seventycross0yt175true only time you get justice is tuomiopäivä

@masterlee1372

12 сағат бұрын

That’s Australia for you. They have a bunch of stupid laws

Man, I started bawling so hard when Mr Ballen said that Rachel was buried with the blue shoes that she wanted so bad. All that poor girl wanted was her blue chunky shoes….These are the kind of stories that keep me up at night. Rest easy sweet Rachel. ❤

@TheoWren

Жыл бұрын

i know 💔 she was so innocent. the biggest thing on her agenda was getting enough money to buy a cool pair of shoes. it really makes it hit home just how young she was, how much life she still had ahead of her. and she TRUSTED this woman. fuck, it makes me so sad.

@screamingtima1318

Жыл бұрын

@@TheoWren Right? :( There are some really cruel, disturbed people out there! And it seems like, as the years go on, people get worse and worse.

@raymondwong2159

Жыл бұрын

that must have been so hard on the mother, knowing if she had bought the shoes in the first place, this might not have happened...

@agoogleuser8945

Жыл бұрын

What I'm confused about is how her family was very creative and could somehow afford all these kids, a house, AND sustain all their hobbies, and yet couldn't shell out $100 for their supposed "star" child. Things aren't adding up...

@wiredkink1739

Жыл бұрын

@@raymondwong2159 for real!

How is 1st degree murder on a minor not mandatory life in prison? 15 years is disgusting.

@Draconic_Incenerator

Жыл бұрын

Considering the officers ignored the families first pleads, its clear that the they wanted none of this or were apart of it.

@SnowWhite_andthesevensnakes

Жыл бұрын

Laws might be different in Australia

@Draconic_Incenerator

Жыл бұрын

@@SnowWhite_andthesevensnakesSure but just outright saying to ignore a missing persons case for at least a day or so raises red flags no matter where you're at.

@ethanhegel8576

Жыл бұрын

Death penalty

@jbryan8864

Жыл бұрын

@@gz993 Life in prison for murder is mental? Okay.

I cannot fathom how her mother must have felt. "If I had just gotten her those shoes"... the what if for a parent must be horrific. Though clearly it wouldn't have mattered. Caroline would have found some way to fulfill her plan no matter what. How anxious Rachel was and how fearful makes her death especially cruel. 20 years was not enough. If this were my child... That prison release would have been the beginning of my prison sentence. RIP sweet girl. Love and support to her family.

@gavinjenkins899

11 ай бұрын

Yeah with their prior relationship, I don't even know why the job was a necessary element at all, she could probably have simply invited her over. I guess it was the secrecy of not mentioning where she was going, but there's other ways I'm sure. Could be a slightly naughty type of party she didn't want to tell her parents about or anything like that instead.

@daledillard4326

7 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing as I'm sure the mother did. Of course it wasn't the mother's fault whatsoever. It was the fault of an unhinged sociopath who took advantage of a sweet, trusting, innocent soul.

@dankbuds-md5li

5 ай бұрын

Nah that Caroline chick was going to assume her identity and change her name to rachel barber. That babysitter was gonna get her one way or another, she was locked in on her

@brigitblu3828

5 ай бұрын

For real 😢 but I’m sure she was thinking of her other children I she took her life her children would lose a mother it’s so heart breaking

This broke me... RIP Rachel. You deserved the world.

Tell your children to always walk away when friends, acquaintances or even people of authority when they say "never tell this to anyone".

@serenity_now1999

Жыл бұрын

I agree 💯

@mj_out

Жыл бұрын

This.

@turtlequeen6553

Жыл бұрын

I agree I tell my students the same thing,, never trust anyone to much

@Zyryne1

Жыл бұрын

Stranger danger isn't as real as people would like to believe. It is almost always someone close. Fully agree with you. 😁🥰

@perryshaffer8358

Жыл бұрын

If you have to hide something it's probably wrong.

I “lost it” when John said she was buried with the blue shoes that she wanted. Bless her. Fifteen years is not enough for taking someone’s life. 💔

@mortimerbrewster3671

Жыл бұрын

As horrific as this story is, she was doing this "job" to earn money for the most hideous pair of shoes.

@hollystiener16

Жыл бұрын

@@mortimerbrewster3671 It says under the photo "not the actual photo of the shoes".

@clearjr1

Жыл бұрын

Her mother must carry some regret and guilt because she did not purchase the shoes when Rachel asked her to buy them.

@billp4

Жыл бұрын

It was determined she was sorry

@PastaDon_

Жыл бұрын

💔😢

How is it that they only got 15 years in prison for such an atrocity? Some people get decades for drug related charges...

@josephdougherty2399

Жыл бұрын

Liberals

@lucaslake8576

Жыл бұрын

In Australia a life sentence is only 15 years so it makes sense

@waltz9230

Жыл бұрын

@@lucaslake8576 I can’t tell if you’re joking and I’m too lazy to Google it

@wayneb6583

Жыл бұрын

Can't afford to keep dangerous people in jail, got wars to fund you know.

@marionbalan1932

Жыл бұрын

@@wayneb6583 now tell me, what wars does Australia fund?

The fact that she hated herself so much and was so jealous that she killed is insane and she really was not ugly.

@xonx209

3 ай бұрын

There's something wrong with her head. How did she think she could pretend to be Rachael without her friends and family noticing?

@lindaestoll1104

2 ай бұрын

Yes, she was a very pretty girl, but should be hospitalized for the criminally insane!

@999b0a

2 ай бұрын

@@xonx209Yeah she is mentally ill. They said she also had a seizure when the cops arrived at her apartment, so delusions are just the start im sure

@TrevorNetshisaulu-bv2jl

Ай бұрын

That was just an excuse to kill someone. The justice was not served either.

The film about this case, “In Her Skin”, is quite heartbreaking. It has a great soundtrack, the music gives you a strong feeling of grief. This case is just so gruesome and unnecessary. Too bad Caroline didn’t get the help she so desperately needed before she could even THINK about committing such a terrible act. I still feel awful for Rachel’s family, and I hope by now, they’ve found at least a bit of peace. 😔

@lindsaysisk14

Жыл бұрын

I literally just watched that movie a couple days ago on Tubi …. Such a sad story .

@najadahmer4862

8 ай бұрын

When I saw the movie a couple of years ago, I did not think it was a true story.. I was very wrong. It’s truly a heartbreaking story

I’ll never understand how police can just dismiss a missing child constantly as runaways. Regardless of the frequency or runaway teens

@dknight25

Жыл бұрын

A missing child is handled very different than a missing teen. Teens tend to come back 99.99% of the time while children do not unfortunately. Police often times don't have the resources to attend runaway calls (too many), but they give priority when a 12yo or under child went missing as it is likely not due to rebellious behavior but something more serious.

@seanriley2534

Жыл бұрын

Cause police have long gotten away with being dogshit at their jobs. Like the officers who let a bunch of grammar school kids get murdered instead of entering the school and engaging the shooter.

@eazy2hate

Жыл бұрын

Because about 85% of teens missing end up being teen runaways

@ElevatingDreams

Жыл бұрын

It wouldn't have mattered much.. she was already dead.

@user_is_sasaxi_lalduhsaxi_O4

Жыл бұрын

í dσn't cαrє íf ítѕ 85% σr 99.99% ... єvєn α ѕínglє lífє íѕ prєcíσuѕ αnd ít'ѕ nσt wσrth tαkíng αnч ríѕkѕ... thєч αrє αll juѕt lαzч вunѕ - thαt'ѕ thє σnlч rєαѕσn.

The fact that the family and friends of this poor girl buried her with the blue shoes she so wanted is both beautiful and heartbreaking.

@KarleeM76

Жыл бұрын

Right ! It really shoes how close with was with her family 😊

@thegratefulbaker

Жыл бұрын

literally made me cry :(

@LOLRabbleRouser

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s absolutely horrifying.

@Mad4style

Жыл бұрын

Tears

@littledeathmark8991

Жыл бұрын

It made me cry, not gonna lie

I Watch a lot of KZread true crime channels. I only found this guy’s channel yesterday, and already I’ve listened to half a dozen of his stories. He’s superb! He is excellent at presenting the story/info and keeping me glued. This guy should be on TV as he’s so much better than many of the presenters on there! If by chance you ever read these comments Mr Ballen …. Thank you for uploading your work.

@xonx209

3 ай бұрын

He probably hires screen writers to write the scripts

@hortenmarkettt

2 ай бұрын

@@xonx209doesn’t matter

@ivystonemoon

Ай бұрын

Doesn’t matter, it’s the way he presents

When he said she was buried with the shoes.... That got me.

Ugh! I will never understand why police assume all teenagers are runaways and tell the parents to wait. The first 48 hours is so crucial to finding a person alive! I’ve seen so many cases where they could have been found alive, if action had been taken sooner. It’s so beyond frustrating and heartbreaking.

@BaldFoodiieGuy

Жыл бұрын

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@Dharmarenee

Жыл бұрын

No she killed her on the first evening.

@rexusthevaliant6311

Жыл бұрын

They are talking about other cases in general

@knowhereman1

Жыл бұрын

The arrogance for police to assume they know the missing person better than her family. And the reluctance to start an investigation out of laziness. After all, it ain’t their kid.

@MrSwan-tm5wj

Жыл бұрын

I don't think police wait anymore. This was 90's police. If someone is missing notify police immediately.

Parents:” 911 our child is missing please help us find her” Police:” wait a couple days till we sure she’s dead” 💔

@MandyRRAh

Жыл бұрын

Our emergency number in Australia is triple zero. Not that a different number made any difference, nor that her Dad went in person to the police.

@outhere7331

Жыл бұрын

They should stop that madness, it’s better to me safe than sorry. They should have went and looked for her from the moment the father reported her missing. It’s just more work to figure out how she died and all that other stuff than just finding her alive from the jump and getting it over with

@RadioSnivins

Жыл бұрын

@@MandyRRAh Exactamundo - scale model people ... and drongos.

@charruz

Жыл бұрын

@@RadioSnivins I guess 000 is better than 666

@Striker9

Жыл бұрын

@@outhere7331 here in my small town, its completely different, the police are quick to check Any missing person. It's so bull that any officer would ignore a father's plea for help.

As soon as you said about the shoes I knew exactly what case this was. Absolutely horrific tragedy for Rachael and her family.

Poor Rachel, what a sweet, delicate soul. What's so unfortunate, too, is that Rachel sounds like the kind of person that would've helped Caroline build her self-esteem, if only Carolina hadn't been a violent, jealous coward. Rachel obviously trusted Caroline, and Rachel also struggled with what seems very like agoraphobic tendencies (tendency, not saying she was). It seems like a perfect match that Rachel could've helped Caroline feel more beautiful and cared for, and Caroline could've helped Rachel build confidence in her own independence. Insane or not, Caroline should not be free. If she is crazy, she shouldn't be walking free so quickly after the heinous murder of a child. If she isn't crazy, she shouldn't be walking free so quickly after the heinous murder of a child. Insane people will come right out with their crazy like it's perfectly normal, and everyone else is crazy for not understanding how much sense they think they're making. This was pre-meditated and covered up. Caroline isn't insane, she's evil.

@user-gy1xc4dx4h

3 ай бұрын

💯 % EVIL NARCK 😈 INSANITY

30 minutes with no sponsor break. You're a beast. SUCH a beautiful girl. Breaks my heart to think of the loss.

@jackdurden466

Жыл бұрын

She really was gorgeous, and I believe it was a beauty deeper than skin. No one that beautiful has that many friends without a truly beautiful personality. Yet another thing that made her such a bright star.

@GlassesnMouthplates

Жыл бұрын

The lack of sponsor breaks actually broke my heart. I need my episodic fix of Seagull Lung lore.

@Goldenlsr

Жыл бұрын

Ya cause now you gotta pay for Amazon music to listen to his shitty podcast , sell out

@jaradrobinson2975

Жыл бұрын

He owes us that much after waiting over two weeks

@jaradrobinson2975

Жыл бұрын

When you were solo starting out... You uploaded everyday. Now that have a huge budget, and team. It takes two weeks 😂

That poor girl... I have a crippling anxiety disorder and sometimes my friends help me navigate the outside world. I can't imagine how terrifying it would have been to have a friend turn on me and try to end my life. Rachel and her family deserved so much better, what a devastating story.

@VioletJoy

Жыл бұрын

A terrifying nightmare came true. 💔

@viv7677

Жыл бұрын

Me too :(

@Tobikoyum7

Жыл бұрын

I can tell you from personal experience with crippling anxiety, keep working on it with counseling, meditation, medication, support, edmr trauma therapy, anything that you can- never underestimate your own potential to self- heal. 🙏

@lomeiniac7536

Жыл бұрын

Stop trying to scam mrballen’s followers freak

@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206

Жыл бұрын

@@Tobikoyum7 may I ask how long you've been doing the edmr therapy?

I took a social media and Internet I'm general reoreive for 6 months and I'd have to say that I missed your beyond capable storytelling techniques THE most. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, MR. BALLEN! Please continue this adventure and remind people that we can be entertained and mentally stimulated and satisfied simply by LISTENING to a single storyteller with ZERO props to accentuate his tales and only occasional photographs to help to guide the individual in gaining a sense of perhaps the characters of the plot, landscape,r any other poignant detail. THANK YOU, Mr. Ballen.

I love how much effort Mr Ballen puts into these videos.

As a mother who has lost a child my heart breaks for her family. No one deserves to be murdered like that.

@MrBallen

Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the pain ❤

@mawgraw4297

Жыл бұрын

My condolences. Children are sacred, and I can not imagine the horror of losing one. RIP young one.

@dragonkingsports

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss. It infuriates me how just because the murderer was a woman, she only gets 15 years. Female privilege is real and horrible.

@KristenDilligaf

Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear this. There is no word to describe the loss of a child, no word could ever sum up that pain. 😢 I'm so sorry.

@dirosee1

Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss 😪😪 I can’t imagine losing a child, and I give A LOT of respect to moms or dads who have lost a child.

I watched this case in a Crime documentary. Manny, the boyfriend said that when Rachel went to the shoe shop with him, she told the shopkeeper to please keep those shoes for her and she will definitely buy them the next day. The shopworker remembers her because she was so in love with those shoes... :( such a sad case. Rest in peace Rachel

@jencita8509

10 ай бұрын

Yep. I heard that, too.

@loveistheanswer5924

4 ай бұрын

💔🙏😔

@loveistheanswer5924

4 ай бұрын

She will most likely be resurrected. Then her parents can hug her again and never have to give her away anymore! 🙏😊❤️

Thank you for always seemingly having just the right amount of pictures with every story!!! 🙃🙃🙃

What the hell! That sick monster shouldn't be out of prison or even maybe even alive. I do not understand this outcome.

Help me understand why Caroline couldn't have just got surgery and successfully lost weight, without murdering Rachel. This world is a mess.

@fbiagent3998

Жыл бұрын

And as creepy as it sounds, technically she could have changed her name to Rachel w/o killing someone 😐

@relaine6068

Жыл бұрын

She definitely wasn't large enough to qualify for surgery. With healthy eating habits and therapy she could have lost weight and become healthier quickly. Weight didn't have to do anything with this. This woman hated herself and wanted to be someone else, and she had 0 empathy.

@rkdwjddnr90

Жыл бұрын

@@relaine6068 she wanted a nose job remember

@remii849

Жыл бұрын

@@relaine6068 I agree. But when I said surgery, I meant plastic surgery on her face. Because I'm sure it's mentioned that she got or was going to get surgery to look like Rachel! But 100%, therapy and healthier eating would've been a more humane solution, as opposed to taking someone's precious life!

@michelej8571

Жыл бұрын

Ur right. It is. I read an article where 2 female workers @ subway @ one of the girls 5 yr old was there too. one was shot and survived the boy wasn't hurt but the other was shot Dead, middle of day. & Killed over FUCKING MAYONNAISE. OK.

You know the mom had to be dealing with a degree of unfounded guilt. "I should've gotten her those shoes" It's especially painful that they were part of her burial. I hope she accepted early on, if it wasn't the shoes, it would have been something else. It could have been nothing at all, just an easy way to make some pocket money. Such an awful thing that happened. And Caroline sounds so messed up mentally I have doubts she's safe to be among us.

@tomshortstop14

Жыл бұрын

Haven’t finished the story yet but those shoes are fuckin ugly!

@squeakSquak

Жыл бұрын

@@tomshortstop14 no one asked

@sillau9

Жыл бұрын

They shouldn't feel guilty.. didn't the mother not have theoney for it or something

@user-cd1lr1tp3n

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention she hired the babysitter

@sillau9

Жыл бұрын

@@user-cd1lr1tp3n that still doesn't even put blame on the mother still..the past babysitter is the one who should really get the blame, y'all blaming the wrong person 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

27:08 *Real artistic depiction of Caroline in court* is hilarious

Cases as clear as this should always end with the death penalty. It's completely unfair that someone who plans and carries out a murder is allowed to live out the rest of their lives after denying someone else the same thing.

The end of this story really got to me, especially the part about her being buried with the shoes she wanted. Very sad.

@hannahambler1993

Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what got to me too. I’m sat here feeding the baby and crying over it, it really cuts deep.

@Sorchia56

Жыл бұрын

I just stared at my screen in absolute horror and grief for a good 5 minutes. As a mum of three daughters all are in their 20’s and on their own, this is what I fear the most. Evil creeping into their lives somehow and not being able to protect them. They are all trained with weapons and have black belts but it can happen to any of us. God Bless that family. 💔😢

@Sorchia56

Жыл бұрын

@@hannahambler1993 Oh my word, if I were feeding my one of my babies I’d be sobbing as well. Your precious Angel will be safe in your arms. Blessings to you and your family.

@bluelofi6309

Жыл бұрын

Ohh i thought you were gunna say how she only got 20years... She should've gotten life. Life for a Life.. Its prob because she's a female Smfh

@user-kb8qw7dy4t

Жыл бұрын

The moral of the story is that when your teenage daughter says she's _literally_ dying to own a pair of absurdly trendy shoes, she means it.

This man's storytelling skills are unrivaled

@TIMOTHYEET69420

Жыл бұрын

Lol Agree

@mystzzytakameshi5441

Жыл бұрын

He’s definitely good at storytelling but calling it unrivaled is a bit of an overstatement.

@estrobart6785

Жыл бұрын

@@mystzzytakameshi5441 to each their own

@youknow2849

Жыл бұрын

Script reading skills*

@DEEPMUCH

Жыл бұрын

Yeah a girl could never pull this off. ;P jkjk

This is one of the rare cases I already knew about before, but I still wanted to listen to Mr Ballen's retelling. Very tragic.

Caroline had been planning this for ages. During her court case, a couple of people she'd met just before the murder said she'd actually introduced herself as Rachel. The book by her mum is really good. I recommend that people read it or even watch the movie, "In her skin."

@bamahammer949

Жыл бұрын

Is that the one with Scarlett Johanson played in??

@LegendaryTony.

Жыл бұрын

@@bamahammer949 Nah, as MrBallen alluded to, it isn't a Hollywood movie. It's an indie film made/released in Australia with an all-Australian cast.

@rattled4806

Жыл бұрын

That whale planned a murder and actually did it, killing a minor that didn't even want to die, then got only 15 years... If it was a male, he would've gotten life. If you want to become a serial killer that is also extremely dumb and ugly, just be a fat female.

@John-86

Жыл бұрын

Premeditated cold blooded murder only gets u 15 years in Australia but if u fail to comply with their draconian covid restrictions or just post online of protesting these restrictions your bank account may be frozen and u get hauled away to a covid camp.

@SusanGFoxyMama

Жыл бұрын

@@bamahammer949 that's Under the Skin

Jealousy is such a horrible thing and bringing it into reality to kill someone is horrific! 15 years for Caroline was not enough. RIP Rachel...

@latifahgordeeva6198

Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised it was only 15. I thought she was institutionalized for life.

@markmike7933

Жыл бұрын

This was a little past jealousy. I'm jealous of a bunch of people but I don't plan on TAKING THEIR LIVES AND BEcOMING THEM!!! :)

@kathyhenderson8902

Жыл бұрын

@@markmike7933 I was just saying how her jealousy went further than it's supposed to.... No need to be jealous in today's society, won't get you anywhere!

@adoredior3367

Жыл бұрын

@@markmike7933 jealousy is ugly, even on the most attractive ppl so there’s nothing cute about being that way. And I’m with you on the fact that old girl had bigger problems than jealousy; maybe some serious untreated mental issues etc going on there.

@vonalysongreg2780

Жыл бұрын

wanting someone else's life or property or whatever you call it, it is ENVY, not jealousy.. jelousy is being insecure that something you already have would be taken away from you.. ENVY makes you insecure and want something that you never have

Keep up the good work Mr.Ballen! I've watched you when there were only a few thousands of us! Now there's millions! I loved how your stories tells history and also teaches culture and etc...

you have great story telling skills, im always hooked into your videos !

The real photo of the family at the funeral really struck me. The look on Rachel's sister's face is haunting.

@NeoNineOne

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that made me sad

I dunno why but this story in particular really hit me. She put so much trust into someone only to be murdered at such a tender age. On top of that the moment you mentioned they got her those shoes for her funeral I couldn't help but cry. She deserved so much better than what happened to her.

@howardreynolds2183

Жыл бұрын

Only the good die young.

@BriEMcN

Жыл бұрын

For real, it's especially hard knowing she had no reason not to trust her, know what I mean? A lot of teens can be too trusting of people they shouldn't trust that easily, which is just as sad when this happens. But this hits different bc she had no reason to be afraid of her or not trust her, imagine how confused and shocked she was 😞 and she had no idea why she even did it.

@paulesterline5714

Жыл бұрын

As a father I found myself saying "if she had only purchased those damn shoes, this likely would not have happened. I understand having to budget etc, but I would spend the rest of my life kicking myself because I didn't buy a pair of shoes. I have NO doubt that her mom is feeling the same and will feel it for way more than 15 years. So if I can kill someone in OZ and only go to prison for (what was it? 12 years? I forgot) as her dad I would probably be convicted of murder if you catch my drift....

@sophosbeasan1

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t want to see those shoes or this Caroline for the rest of my life if I am a relative of Rachael.

@Tamarasellison

Жыл бұрын

I cried about the blue shoes being buried with her too. (Actually crying now 😭) That hit me really hard. I thought if only she could've just had those shoes maybe this could've been avoided but I realize she trusted that girl so sadly this may have been unavoidable. 😣

The way my ears perked up when he said Rachel star 🤣🤣🤣 iykyk

Seems like murder in some countries is allowed, giving 15 years to a killer is just unacceptable.

The fact that they buried her with those blue shoes really got to me for some reason. May she Rest In Peace 💕

@frankrobertson7325

Жыл бұрын

ME too!

@bentonrp

Жыл бұрын

Maybe because it was so sad that she wound up getting her life stolen for something so pointless and meanwhile her own intentions were so innocent.

@jamesforgash9578

Жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭💯

@jamesforgash9578

Жыл бұрын

Ppl r soooooo fuckin sick....wtf🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

@TheLovelyMissBeans

Жыл бұрын

@@bentonrp yeah...that's it right there.

This is insane that a 1st degree murderer can walk free after just 15 years. I can’t imagine how vigilante justice doesn’t play out here soon. Unbelievable.

@ihavesnaids

Жыл бұрын

My cousins murderer is gonna be loose this year 2023, five years and multiple people involved. Canada's justice system is a joke.

@yeahno8294

Жыл бұрын

People are to easily led and to stupid to actually seek vigilante justice lol honestly I believe the only true justice is vigilante justice that's why there's so little justice in the world today humans are weak little coward's.

@e.starling141

Жыл бұрын

Yeah its insane. Some of these countries have ridiculous criminal sentences. It's like like a slap on the wrist for murdering someone. Unbelievable. I'm glad it's not that way in the US.

@dragonballistheway

Жыл бұрын

@@e.starling141 Yeah... The US justice system is on point ... 🙄🙄🙄🙄 I'm not gonna start the whole debate on what's a good sentence for murder cause it never ends... But how the fuck can you be more satisfied of the US justice system? There're litteraly hundreds of documentaries about mistrials, raped women who never get justice, people wrongfully convicted for years before the holy mighty justice accepts to actually make a real investigation, coerced witness and forced testimonials... The US justice system is a joke that makes no one laughs. And quite frankly, a person with obvious mental issues who murders someone... In the US, with the right lawyers, you can get out with madness. So your comment is just plain stupid. This is so typical from an american.

@e.starling141

Жыл бұрын

@@dragonballisthewayUmm no. First, where did I say the American justice system is the best in the world, or without faults? For someone so sure of themselves "timothee", you're good at jumping to conclusions. You may hear the worst about our justice system, and of course it has faults, as they all do, but the sentencing parameters on violent crimes are still way better than in other countries. Even if it's not a perfect system. And to pretend these exact same things you listed don't occur in other countries is incredibly ignorant on your part.

I started crying when u said they buried her blues shoes with her…. So sorry Rachael…🌹🌹❤️🌹

When you told us about the shoes at the end... I cried

It’s so sad that she had anxiety about (more or less) strangers but someone she knew well took her life. 🙏😡🥺

@lindanicola

Жыл бұрын

So true, sadly , the bitter irony.

@quarterlifecrisisstudio4265

Жыл бұрын

It's unfortunately how it usually goes.

@randalledmond1033

Жыл бұрын

9 times out of 10 it’s not a stranger that hurts or kills anyone it’s a person that’s very close to you. So her fear of strangers is ironic because it was someone she knew and trusted that ultimately killed her. 😢😢😢😢

@heatchills4093

Жыл бұрын

That's always the way. They say that one of the most dangerous things that made kids vulnerable to pedophiles was the "Stranger Danger" curriculum, because it inadvertently made kids less suspicious of the monsters in their own close circle, because they'd been taught to anticipate trouble coming from strangers.

@GardenGuy1943

Жыл бұрын

@@lindanicola yeah, seizures are a tuf thing, it’s understandable what she did. Her mother said so

This is the 3rd story i have heard from mrballen about young teenage girls being murdered by people they know and trust. As the single father of a preteen daughter that could easily fit the description of those girls, these stories scare the HELL out of me. Sometimes you can be as vigilant as possible and still not be prepared for the evil other humans can conceive. My daughter is my whole world and that said, i simply cant imagine how these parents felt losing a child.

@Jabarri74

Жыл бұрын

In a word, don't try to imagine that is the stuff of nightmares and will harm your mental well being.

@jasminej6281

Жыл бұрын

She will be ok just tell her to be mindful and be careful.

@tilly.....editssssss8056

Жыл бұрын

Concentrate on building her self esteem. This is key.

@The_Cholo

Жыл бұрын

It's not old news that people hunt children. Men and women.

@bobbyhood2971

Жыл бұрын

May you never know their pain. I'm sure it's not something that you ever get over no matter how much time passes. Love and protect your daughter as best you can.

Rest in peace dear Rachel😢

I was looking for a different rachel starr and got this video instead. Now I'm hooked

Burried with those shoes...wow. Tough story and, as always, well told. Happy belated Veteran's Day, John. Thank you for your service.

How sad! She shouldn't have ever gotten out of prison. That type of crazy doesn't go away.

@user-yn2ow8ui8v

Жыл бұрын

☝️☝️👆👆 Let's talk 👆⬆️📦🏆..

@feffnordana5344

Жыл бұрын

FACTS

@pinkminipuff

Жыл бұрын

Should have transferred to a mental facility. I don't know much about those facilities these days, but maybe they could help her. Not just put her out into the population! Like "this should be fine" attitude has caused a whole lot of suffering when people reoffend.

@breaker571

Жыл бұрын

This witch is in her very own prison.....in her head.

@alysgrant6732

Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY

I absolutely love your channel and storytelling of these events.

Such a great story teller, almost no editing and cutting off

The parents burying Rachel with her blue shoes hit me in the feels. When my Grandmother passed away, we put her handbag with her, just as she left it, money and all. When a loved one passes on, don't ever think that you're being silly by sending them off with a few prized possessions. Believe it or not, it will bring you comfort when you miss them most.

@irena4545

Жыл бұрын

I sent my mother off with the riverpearl earrings and necklace that I had given her, and a golden ring which I bought her when we had been shopping together. The bouquet of roses that she was holding in the coffin was tied with a tatted lace that I made, and I wrapped her shoulders in a cape that I had bought but didn't have a chance to gift her for Christmas.

@niphrim

Жыл бұрын

I buried everyone in my family with a lock of my hair. Somehow it made me feel like a part of me would be able to stay with them. I know that's weird.

@lizardog

Жыл бұрын

This is so true. Funerals are for the living, not for the dead, and the way you conduct yourself at the funeral will stay with you for life.

@lindzriddb

Жыл бұрын

We buried my grandpa with a Snickers bar :)

@fortheloveofking

Жыл бұрын

Dead people don't care. And, if the funeral director knew what the shoes were worth, she DEFINITELY wasn't buried in them. Sorry to burst your bubble.

As an australian i find it so interesting watching your stories about things that happened here. I had no clue about most of these

@stephenuhe9229

Жыл бұрын

Yeah me either i live in Oz but never heard of this and how come we dont hear about these stories that would make people more aware and be on guard a bit more. Thanks Mr Ballan great story telling.

@AC-mb2kp

Жыл бұрын

Did you at least hear about that movie in her skin?

@eyespy6073

Жыл бұрын

Fellow Aussie. Appreciate hearing stories from home that unfortunately our media do not cover. Could of been in local paper though.

@gerrib1633

Жыл бұрын

🇦🇺interesting hearing stories from home as told by Mr Ballen

@seratonin7004

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm surprised how many Australian stories John covers that I'm not aware of. It reminded me of an Adelaide incident involving a teen girl going home on the train. I'm trying to recall more details but it was many years ago. Jog anyone's memory?

What kills me is the cops thinking they know someone's kid more than their own parents.

This story is so creepy to me. I'm a Melburnian and have lived in Box Hill - next to Wattle Park. A polite side note! Your pronunciation is pretty good! Prahran is a tricky one, we say 'P-ran' (like 'pram', don't ask me why), and Melbourne is like Mel-Ben, same as Brisbane.

Holy crap!!! I went to high school with her. She was more beautiful and had more presences than you would ever be able to convey on KZread. This was beyond a tragedy for everyone that knew her!

@belindapaul9828

Жыл бұрын

💔

@devong7124

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your beautiful comment.

The whole story was gut wrenching, but her finally getting her blue shoes floored me. How horrible for Rachael, and her entire family. The misplaced guilt. I've been annoyed and angry with my daughter not being where she was supposed to be when I picked her up from friends/events....I couldn't imagine

I have been subscribed to your channel for quite a while and I wanted to tell you that I really do enjoy how you tell these amazing, sometimes happy, sometimes sad, nonfiction stories with your own unique style. Thanks so much and please keep 'em coming. 🤗👍👏✌️

Wow. I haven't had time in the past couple months but now watching you again I'm reminded how much i love your brilliant storytelling. Top notch 👌 👏 👍

my respect and prayers go out to the barber's. I've heard this story before but still decided to watch the video. rachel didn't deserve what happened to her. remember to tell your friends what you're doing and where you're going so at least SOMEONE knows where you are just in case something happens. stay safe everyone

@mobucks555

Жыл бұрын

Something is wrong in Australia if you only serve 15 years for pre-meditated murder of a helpless teenage girl.

@howardreynolds2183

Жыл бұрын

@@mobucks555 It's lucky she served that long.

@Youngberg1000

Жыл бұрын

@@howardreynolds2183 Those now ruling the world lover murderers because they have so much in common with themselves..

@myphone-ph4hh

Жыл бұрын

It was alot harder to do pre mobile phones

@linajones870

Жыл бұрын

Or share location with your phone if you’re meeting a stranger

I cannot believe the police really ignored a missing child report, knowing she was 15, and just said “come back to us *in a couple of days* and then we’ll do something”, such huge neglect from the authorities.

@LilKitten9620

Жыл бұрын

Its bizarre to me that it was in Australia, Im used to the US police doing that but it was crazy to realize its (unfortunately) a regular occurrence😟🙁

@largol33t1

Жыл бұрын

The "police' are NEVER there for us. I really don't care about all this "defund" the police movement. It makes no difference to me.

@sevrinaanastasia

Жыл бұрын

When I heard that I was surprised too, especially because it was so unlike Rachel.

@Floateritos

Жыл бұрын

@Prince Woke it’s still like that. Gotta wait 1-2 days

@marybarry2230

Жыл бұрын

Agree! Even though sad to say it would have been too late to save her but at least they might have known a lot sooner.

I'm definitely watching this movie- thanks for the reference!

I wish I had friends... super sad story by the way. I love listening to you tell them and your amazing delivery. I don't even see the plot twists coming on the true crime stories I already know the ending to from other documentaries. Great channel!

It's so easy to assume other people's lives are better than yours. Rachel had a lot of difficulties but Caroline just saw her talent and beauty and wanted to be her. We need to accept ourselves, be the best person we can be and stop assuming other people have no problems. Just be kind to each other and our own selves.

@avamasquerade

8 ай бұрын

Or maybe ppl need to stop trying to console themselves by telling themselves that the people they're jealous of are probably secretly miserable anyway because some people are genuinely happy. Instead, we should use other's happiness (and even our own jealousy) as inspiration to go out and make our own lives even more spectacular.

I kept it together until he said "...Rachel was buried with the blue shoes that she so wanted to buy". Heart wrenching story.

The ending with blue shoe choked me so deep.😭💔 RIP RACHEAL YOU ARE NOW SHINNING LIKE A STAR IN HEAVEN FOR ETERNITY.

Mr. Ballen is by far the best storyteller, every video I think I have it figured out but here he comes pulling my feet out with - but what happens nex... and I'm mind blown

ONLY 20 YEARS?!? For PREMEDITATED MURDER?? Insane and scary 😡

This is one of the wildest and saddest crimes i've ever heard about, it doesn't even make any sense to go as far as take a life out of jealousy. Heart breaking RIP Rachel.

@jeremybridges6015

Жыл бұрын

Jealousy is the second motive. Self loathing is the primary

@ChefNourhan

Жыл бұрын

@@jeremybridges6015 True they basically conjure jealousy out of self loathing

@ChefNourhan

Жыл бұрын

@OshunThaGreat If only there was emphasis on proper mental health support for all ages!

@TheLovelyMissBeans

Жыл бұрын

Caroline obviously had way more than a garden variety case of breaking the 10th Commandment. She was (is, presumably) mentally ill. She has such a horrible case of body dysmorphia, depression, and low self esteem that she turned it outward towards this innocent child and sought to destroy her because Rachel became the symbol for everything Caroline wanted and could never have. The irony of it all is that the ways in which Rachel struggled with fear and depression, she probably would have traded beauty and talent for the ability to ride a train and live in an apartment all alone like Caroline did. I do hope Caroline is being made to have psychological help.

@ChefNourhan

Жыл бұрын

@OshunThaGreat Because humans are supposed to be taught that the most important thing in life is gratitude! the lack of gratitude leads to a lack of empathy and appreciation for all others. there is literally a class in Japan that teaches gratitude because they understand how important it is.

That is one of the saddest ones that has been told. A sweet girl trying to get a pair of shoes, trusting a friend and ending up dead through that friends jealousy. How could she kill Rachael? So damned sad. Rest In Peace dear sweet girl and become an Emerald Angel that resembled your eyes.

@VioletJoy

Жыл бұрын

Such a senseless tragedy. 💔

@thomasgriffin2326

Жыл бұрын

She should have got the death penalty

@paulesterline5714

Жыл бұрын

Not only how could Carolin kill a friend like that, but of course all the name changes in the world after not going to make you that person!! Another sad part of this is Caroline was not ugly. Sure she looked different from Rachel, but the photo I saw Caroline was definitely not "ugly".... well not on the outside anyway.

@VioletJoy

Жыл бұрын

@@paulesterline5714 All of that clearly points to mental disorders. None if it is logical.

@paulesterline5714

Жыл бұрын

@@VioletJoy true, still doesn't bring Rachel back and if Caroline is nuts (hopefully Caroline was treated for mental illness) then why was she released instead of being in a hospital. Sorry I have great sympathy for people with mental issues, but for doing something this bad you don't ever get to go free. EVER! The best you can hope to get is the rest of your life in a hospital. Just my opinion.

Great tutorials and narration. Thank you

I've seen so many stories retelling how one's death started with desperation and wanting for something, it's scary. Rachel wanted those blue shoes so much, that she would go out of her comfort zone to do something secretive to earn money.

The family burying the blue shoes along with her was so touching and heartbreaking at the same time 💔. Please always tell your parents at the very least where you are going and with whom no matter how close that person is. You never know when your sworn enemy is pretending to be a friend.

Happy Veterans' Day, John! Thank you for your service in the military and on KZread!!

As soon as I saw the photo of Caroline I said 'she's killed Rachel out of jealousy.' It's not just a feeling, it leads to actions like bullying or in this case murder. As a teacher, please inform your children that responsible adults would never tell them to keep a secret, especially from their parents.

I find it weirdly beautiful that they got her the shoes. Like they did their best to make this all less unfair, somehow. I know it doesn't really make things much better, but the thought counts for a lot.

@luluruckus55

5 ай бұрын

You can't make anything "fair" for a dead 15 year old. It's eerie that you think Rachel was laying in her casket cold and dead thinking, "I finally got my shoes!" Every single thing stops mattering when you're dead. Duh.

It’s still amazes me in all these videos all you have is a few pictures, but mostly just Mr.Balllen speaking. Yet every time a story ends I feel like I just watched a short movie. ❤

@mattcurcic5585

Жыл бұрын

yes, he's very descriptive.

@wickedmirage

Жыл бұрын

When you're great at what you do - you're great

@MrBallen

Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏

@user-zd7cc5xc1s

Жыл бұрын

Yes he's a good actor/narrator.

@cassiemerrick5803

Жыл бұрын

@@MrBallen you are truly amazing! Thank you so much for every story you have covered, all are done in such a respectful kind loving way. ❤️ 🙏 🙏 🙏

Such a shockingly sad story of a lovely girl who just wanted to dance. Jealousy killed her in the guise of a friend. Makes my heart break. Thank you Mr Ballen - you told it so well as always.

This is why you teach children critical thinking. You cannot just trust that people are good and wholesome.

She got 15 years for this? Only 15? What the..

Even if the police had taken the Dad seriously, Rachel still would have been murdered. The person who saw Rachel on the train with Caroline hadn't come forward until later when she heard about it from her sister. The entire story is so sad. This brought me to tears.

@mlisasweeney4308

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@XFizzlepop-Berrytwist

Жыл бұрын

Its possible. But if police action is taken sooner, who knows?

@abdulazeezbarboza5662

Жыл бұрын

@@XFizzlepop-Berrytwist lol story actually took too long. I mean nobody knew where Rachel was until Allison told them...u know Allison actually told this after knowing "Rachel was Missing". That says a lot.

@abdulazeezbarboza5662

Жыл бұрын

@@XFizzlepop-Berrytwist there's no way she could escape the death trap

Such a tragic senseless death. There is no way Rachel or her family could have protected themselves from Caroline or even have suspected that she was dangerous . May Rachel Rest In Peace 💐

@Raraking4796

Жыл бұрын

The absolute truth of this statement is part of why this world is so terrifying. We are taught to be Weary strangers and people who look creepy. Nobody teaches us that we should watch our backs around our friends and other kids.

@AdrianM777

Жыл бұрын

@@Raraking4796 exactly. I hate to say that this is the reason I and so many others are paranoid. This is why paranoia and insecurity exist. Who can we trust?? No one but ourselves I guess… :(

@normalisntcomingback.Jesusis

Жыл бұрын

@@AdrianM777 the lord

@namanthacker

Жыл бұрын

They could have prevented..!! Why the f Rachel was not told that you should always tell your family wherever the f you are going.. No f secret job is beyond that boundary.. Always inform your parents where you gonna be and what you are doing..!! At least till your are under 18.

@Taygon45

Жыл бұрын

No offence to Rachel, she was young. But when someone tells you to go somewhere private and not to tell anyone, you tell everyone. And then someone will tell you that it's stupid to go. And if you insist then someone will come with you and break their nose when they try something.

Could you imagine the guilt those parents feel!! They're probably thinking...if I'd only bought her the shoes...ugh. So sad

This broke my heart. This story here got to me. I am a mother and this here bothered me. I have tears.

Give that police sketch artist a medal. Or a smiley face sticker

@540yeezy

Жыл бұрын

Sticker would be more efficient

@Sssilentlaugh

Жыл бұрын

A gold star

@giladfadel5920

Жыл бұрын

Give him a cookie

@zeearts9484

Жыл бұрын

@@giladfadel5920 A pack of cookies

@sadiewilson7053

Жыл бұрын

I'm not done with the story yet.. So did it turn out she actually had a Hitler stache?

I absolutely love listening to the stories. I find it weirdly calming in the morning/night, it's been a long week. Happy Veteran's day Mr Ballen. Thank you for your service along with the rest of our amazing vets who keep us safe. We don't deserve all of you.

@willywonka7812

Жыл бұрын

Safe from what or who?

@KepiGal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@malimalou751

Жыл бұрын

Keep you safe from what??

@JP-nm6fw

Жыл бұрын

Love Love your story’s they always make me want to see more. Love Love J.P

@willywonka7812

Жыл бұрын

@@malimalou751 they are delusional cattle who praise hired murderers for rolling into foreign countries, killing their poor, and stealing their resources for the super rich. Brainwashed to the max

Mr. Ballen ur by far one of the best study tellers. I listened to all of ur 133 episodes. 😊

Mr. Ballen does such a great job of storytelling. The writing, sound effects, attention to detail, etc.

@Melissa-vz7qq

Жыл бұрын

Fact he does...I've heard this story couple times on KZread and he definitely told it the best i think. He definitely has a skill of retelling stories!

This is without a doubt one of the most saddest stories Mr Ballen has told yet! That this young girl had put her trust in her once babysitter to have it end like this............... Unbelievably tragic!

Here in Australia, u either get a small sentence, like 20 yrs, or you'll get no jail time at all. This happened to 2 ppl, a man and a woman last yr

I have stopped watching these stories and just started back up and to see Mr Ballen's huge fans is just amazing. 💙👍😁

This story is heart wrenching, I am deeply saddened. My heart goes out to her family. Her life was cruelly snatched.

@GardenGuy1943

Жыл бұрын

Seizures are so difficult to live with, I totally agree

Listening to Mr. Ballen is as watching the story turn into a movie in one's head .

@mazekaos

Жыл бұрын

Facts I listen I don’t watch his storytelling is so descriptive I don’t need to watch

@LemonPpR

Жыл бұрын

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@janelleabbott2227

Жыл бұрын

This is a movie. It's really interesting.

@janelleabbott2227

Жыл бұрын

The movie is called In her Skin starring Sam neil.

@Luckyluke1906

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I remember his stories like I actually watched them.

Rachel was the granddaughter of Ivan Southall, the Australian writer known for his novels, such as Hills End, Ash Road, and To The Wild Sky.

@judybevers5557

Жыл бұрын

Such a heartbreaking story. Do you know how the younger sisters are nowadays?

The first 24 hours a persons missing are the most critical I don’t understand why police and people think you need to wait 24 hours then file a missing persons report.

Rachael was scared of the dark and scared of strangers and ended up being strangled by her own babysitter. Maybe there is no point in being scared of anything as life is so bonkers you can’t predict it. 🤷‍♀️ Rest in peace Racheal you were literally ( and spiritually ) too beautiful for this world. 🤍

@luvsupreme

Жыл бұрын

Best comment this year 👌🏾

@EveHyland-in8jb9ti9y

Жыл бұрын

I'm not scared of the dark, I'm scared of the maniacs in the dark. 15 yrs is a piss poor sentence and i agree they shouldn't get out. Rest in paradise Rachel. 🙏🌹❤️

@Goldie789

Жыл бұрын

This was extremely sad. I can picture my babysitter & she was super sweet. I can picture the kids that I babysat for & i never ever could have hurt them. I have 3 grown kids & 4 grandkids now. Stories like these make me worry so much about the fact that you just can't trust anyone these days. It's heart breaking. I feel so sad for her family. That's such a devistating way to lose their beautiful daughter. 💔😢😥🙏

@MyTimelord11

Жыл бұрын

Basically. I recently began to truly understand the popular phrase "its a jungle out there." I'm lucky enough to have never really understood until now. I always thought "well that isn't true. We are civilized there is so much order in the world." But when you think about it there really is danger around every corner. Decisions you are constantly making for your survival. Humans are predator and prey to one another. It's wild out there. It's a scary thought but like also kinda thrilling. It won't change. The only thing that can change is one's attitude.

@cadavreambulant3626

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if those fears had something to do with the babysitter in the first place