Thank you to everyone for educating me about the term sex worker. I had no idea. And thank you so much for keeping this community as respectful to all as possible. ❤

@hgielatanisridic

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your acknowledgment! Love this community ♥️

@TheCorrectionist1984

4 ай бұрын

​Also worth mentioning that TV show they were filming is a total comedy/parody show. But still props to MrB for learning from his audience's comments. 👍

@skankx2883

4 ай бұрын

Much love and thanks!!!

@cj4607

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for having a open mind and empathetic heart!

@jayesophine

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for acknowledging!

I used to watch Unsolved Mysteries, Now I watch Mr Ballen

@parisjones2265

5 ай бұрын

Literally paused unsolved mysteries rn to watch this lol

@the_eerie_faerie_tales

5 ай бұрын

the natural progression 😄

@TrentLindsey

5 ай бұрын

Me too lol

@huskysgaming3773

5 ай бұрын

Cool

@errolvanzie4765

5 ай бұрын

This is so accurate

I can’t believe that lawyer was so dedicated. That’s a good lawyer!

@thepanoramichispanic284

5 ай бұрын

Right, lawyer of the year award goes to........

@JennandChad19

5 ай бұрын

rare

@notsureiL

5 ай бұрын

Not a Saul Goodman lawyer. Better call Saul

@atashgallagher5139

5 ай бұрын

How many billable hours do ya think that was?

@Mcnugget976

5 ай бұрын

@@atashgallagher5139after he gets that bill, he’s actually going to end up murdering someone😂

The last story felt so nice to hear. That attorney saved an innocent life. And hearing how he did everything he could to help his client was amazing

@thejaded

4 ай бұрын

That dedication is what every client wants. Imagine if he was unfaithfully prosecuted? Hope that money turned him away from all that gang violence.

@MarkStoddard

3 ай бұрын

That attorney got paid

@ChillSun-Music

3 ай бұрын

@@MarkStoddard *Gilbert Arenas voice 😂

@BalboaBaggins

3 ай бұрын

Glad with my KZread Sponsor Blocker :)

@Wesjag03

3 ай бұрын

@@MarkStoddardokay? That doesn’t stop lots of them for doing almost nothing to help

The photo the man took of his own assassin is so insane. I heard it so many times and knew the photo right away. No matter how many times I hear the story, it still baffles me. Absolutely insane.

@honestgabe.

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm right there with you.

@alade33nus

4 ай бұрын

He shot the suspect in the head sometime ago before he was shot by the same guy he shot in the head

@iMsOiNsO

3 ай бұрын

@@alade33nushuh

@1998tikishark

3 ай бұрын

Same. It is a sad, but insane story

I'm so glad to hear that an innocent man was proven to be so! I pray for the girl's family, but also so happy to hear that they didn't condemn the wrong man.

@H1tman311

5 ай бұрын

There's a documentary about this. Even after the footage of the dude at the game was found, they refused to release him. They tried to argue that he still had time to commit the murder. It's a wild story.

@gemangel73

5 ай бұрын

The documentary is very interesting and shows how had they had to work to prove he is innocent. It was well done.

@davidbiagi2932

5 ай бұрын

He might not be innocent.

@singingknives3856

5 ай бұрын

Makes you wonder how many innocent people have been convicted of a heinous crime simply from having a relative association to criminals/murderers. But unfortunately, they just didn't have incontestable physical footage like what Juan had to refute the claims.

@lowqualitygamers

5 ай бұрын

@@singingknives3856 a ton of people unfortunately... US court system is fucked

The detective did a great job spotting something in a tattoo most people would have missed. 👏

@winky_cat

5 ай бұрын

Maybe those other ones mean something too

@littricks3631

5 ай бұрын

Unless you're haywire. Iykyk

@nunyabusiness6356

5 ай бұрын

Bit of a stretch convicting off a tattoo. Even for America. Anyone can tattoo anything. Hardly proof

@caydentaylor

5 ай бұрын

On top of being over worked and sleep deprived

@user-vt6dt1sn7k

5 ай бұрын

​whodis?@@winky_cat

I feel so bad for Reynaldo's family...they were there when he was killed. I cannot imagine, seeing a loved one, fall down, and there being a shot and then be told he's gone forever. the sheer level of trauma...and this photo must elict so many conflicting feelings. On one side, it's a good thing bc it shows the killers and helped get them to justice, but on the other it's literally the moment their father, husband and son-in-law died. It's a forever reminder of what must've been the worst day of their lives.

@michellebaker6302

3 күн бұрын

Imagine how the loved ones of those who died on 9/11 felt. I am from Arlington where the Pentagon is and even I can't imagine how it felt in NYC. You watch those towers fall and know your loved one is in there. Those images are replayed all the time and you see the moment they died over and over again, sometimes without warning.

I've always had auditory issues where I need to read people's lips or watch with subtitles, but they way you speak and story tell is so engaging that it's been helping me break out of my listening disengagement. You are an incredible story teller, thank you for helping me listen in and hone in on things better. You're incredible.

@normanollie4409

5 ай бұрын

That is awesome, so happy for you!

@carissashley

4 ай бұрын

That is awesome! I also appreciate this channel because he speaks so calmly and doesn’t add extra dramatic effects to the story. (I have PTSD and hate jumpscares, but love mysteries) He lets the story speak for itself!

It’s crazy how this channel has exploded, and it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy… imagine being his grand children someday, and getting to listen to him tell stories, after decades of even more practice. Not that I think he needs it… Thank you for all of your videos, Mr. Ballen!

@MrBallen

5 ай бұрын

🙏❤️

@oyarichi2549

5 ай бұрын

@@MrBallenhey can u make a video about an Italian killer or just an Italian mystery?

@Polaris_Fragment

5 ай бұрын

​@@oyarichi2549 lol i dont think youtubers linger on comments they replied to waiting for people to reply to their comment

@SUPERHULK66

5 ай бұрын

He definitely deserves it way more than some of these viral "stars"/"ungrateful" assholes!!! Keep on keeping on brother!!! Lol

@jroxspone

5 ай бұрын

unfortunately hes being very sus right now deleting my comments about trying to warn people that his sponsor better help conducts mal practice. he must have it set in the auto delete to get rid of certain phases related to it. its extremely shady @@SUPERHULK66

It is really good to hear about a criminal defense attorney that cares about real justice.

@nameofthename

5 ай бұрын

i would love nothing more to be an attorney if i got to choose clients. i would do so much to get justice.

@MeanOldLady

5 ай бұрын

No, he cares more about that sweet, sweet money from taxpayer wallets in order to enrich himself while pretending to be heroic.

@garrysekelli6776

5 ай бұрын

Yeah phalic head type guy? Then go to college and take the bar exam and start practicing as a lawyer.

@rufus231

5 ай бұрын

@@nameofthename You're not smart enough.

@michaelnorris5838

5 ай бұрын

​@@MeanOldLady you know public defenders don't make the legendary wages you think about when you think about lawyers right? You know At least half of the staff in the public defenders office are unpaid right? You know public defenders In any medium sized district up have hundreds of cases at any given time. Maybe that doesn't mean anything to you. Take a minute to think. How much time does it take to effectively represent any one case? Even with impeccable time management a pd has to work non stop to give even the most basic representation. Those sweet taxpayer dollars aren't so sweet when you get moderate wages for non stop work.

Props brother for sharing your story about depression

@DavidAbyssal

Ай бұрын

Don't use betterhealth, is a scam...

Mannnnn, I remember seeing that first photo. It's so chilling, and even moreso, tragic. There are very few politicians out there who want nothing to do with the madness of corruption, and even fewer who actively fight against it. I feel so badly for his family... I can't even imagine going through what they went through.

No one on KZread or any other platform comes close to this man and his style of telling stories Edit :Thanks for all the likes this goes to show Mr Ballen is doing something right for this much ppl to love him so so much , and most of all a like from the man himself , thank you Mr Ballen we all love you 🥰,

@Pinkrosesandagraveyard

5 ай бұрын

I will say that if you want to listen to true crime/spooky stuff while trying to fall asleep, Lazy Masquerade is awesome for that 😂

@Mac2104988

5 ай бұрын

I also thought that before I watched Why files. Try that also.

@ruthrandall2451

5 ай бұрын

Simp...😂

@ctakitimu

5 ай бұрын

@@Pinkrosesandagraveyard Oh thanks, I'll give her a listen too. Love it when Ballen's fan base can help out by suggesting other story tellers!

@Pinkrosesandagraveyard

5 ай бұрын

@@ctakitimu he’s a guy, and British living in Japan, so lately he’s had a lot more Japanese stuff

My best friends cousin is Juan who was blamed for the murder of that young girl killed, and man, he’s amazing. even through all of this, he keeps a big smile of his face and does everything he can to live his life to the fullest. Amazing person!

@NorthernGreenEyes

5 ай бұрын

That's wonderful!! 🙏🏻 seeing the photograph of Jaun with his attorney made me smile. That's one photo filled with consolation, kindness, and of course, righteousness! It's a shame to think he would be imprisoned if I wasn't for the due diligence of one Attorney who did his job correctly! I love a happy ending. ❤ Stay blessed.

@joevonwolfenstein21

5 ай бұрын

I agree. An attorney doing more than just advising to go with the plea bargain! Max Scheler, a great modern philosopher of the 20th century (b. 22 August, 1874 d. 19 May, 1928), spoke against copping a plea if you're innocent, in fact he suggests that it is a crime and actually, it is. It's called purgery. You really purger against yourself. In America, if your defence lawyer wants or expects you to cop a plea and you can't afford another attorney, you are required by law to defend yourself. The law is NOT the judge and the judge is NOT the law! A judge is not inclined to allow a person to defend themselves, so that individual needs to know their Constitutional rights and even then, one might have to fight tooth and nail but anything else is a crime. Of course, if the defendant does everything in their know how, the crime falls back to the judge and back in the District Attorney. The judge is the one who puts (is supposed to put) a bridle on the DA by only allowing a trial if there is overwhelming evidence of forensic quality; not just hear say on circumstantial evidence . He should not have even had to sweat it with the video evidence of the game that day. He didn't commit the murder therefore there was no evidence, forensic or otherwise so the judge upon seeing this, he needed to tell the DA, Where's your forensic evidence? Ok, you don't have a case and will compell you to drop the charges until you find forensic evidence or find the killer. We want the truth! Not aimless convictions as justice. And to whomever did commit the murder, mercy IS justice; without it, there's only tyranny of DOJ against anarchy of the indisposed. I trust in God alone and to all else, the benefit of the doubt!

@shanejones4058

5 ай бұрын

Aren’t you special

@lexiwhitesfv

5 ай бұрын

@@NorthernGreenEyes me too! I’m so glad that they worked so hard for him and believed in him thru and thru! Thank you for your kind words! Stay blessed & have a beautiful day! 🤍

@lexiwhitesfv

5 ай бұрын

@@joevonwolfenstein21 thank you for the kind words! it’s great to see a story like this where there’s a happy ending. & I agree! God bless you!!! 🤍

That last one was awesome, but insane at how they proved innocence for Juan. Never give up on your gut feeling or instincts no matter how small and 1% it sounds!

I just wanted to say, that you're one of the greatest story tellers, who ever lived. You really know how to captivate your audience. I also wanted to add a big "thank you", for your services, in the military. My Papa was a paratrooper, and he loves your show. My whole family does. I heard that you started telling stories, on KZread, to help you cope with psychological issues, that stem from your time, in the Navy. I think that's a win, for everyone. If it helps you, and gives your audience a history lesson, which is also told in a captivating manner, I'd say that's definitely a win. We love and adore you, so much. May all of your days be filled with joy.

The last story had a satisfying ending and I’m glad everyone got what they were looking for. The lawyer solved his case, Juan was freed from prison, and Martha got justice since her actual killers were caught and sentenced.

@creepindeath83

5 ай бұрын

and Larry had yet another excruciatingly adventurous day. 😂

@jeanneganrude8549

5 ай бұрын

@@creepindeath83YES! Thank you! I can’t believe everyone forgets that this all started with Larry 😂

@Tyler45nilbog

5 ай бұрын

You gave away all the spoilers!

@Tinil0

5 ай бұрын

You forgot "Larry David got to stare at himself for a few hours"!

@ville666sora

5 ай бұрын

@@Tyler45nilbog Watch the video first before scrolling through comments then. Common sense.

Wow, the last story gave me goosebumps. The dedication of his lawyer was out of this world.

@Fadedmediacompany

5 ай бұрын

It wasn't even the episode that freed him it was a ping on a cell tower at the dodgers stadium that saved him. Watch the full documentary it's crazy how the DA and prosecutors wanted to blame the brother so bad.

@lolazal1

5 ай бұрын

But the episode proved HE was there, not just his phone.

@julielemoine3954

5 ай бұрын

@@lolazal1I agree. Anyone could take someone else’s phone to a different location and use it a couple of times so it’s sure to ping. In turn giving the suspect an alibi away from the crime scene. Pictures and/or video on the other hand don’t lie.

@brightbubbly8251

3 ай бұрын

@@Fadedmediacompany Where can I watch it?

Got to love the absolute stupidity and ignorance of gang members

OMG that alone proves how crazy Larry David's life can be sometimes. 🤣

What's really scary about the first photo is that they were SO CLOSE Like the daughter is literally leaning on the same car the man aiming the gun is standing right next to. I can't imagine the shock and trauma hearing the gun firing exploding in her right ear then seeing her dad drop dead to the ground right infront of her at the same time.

@ninavale.

5 ай бұрын

and on top of that there's a photo of that moment. That is infamous and thousands of people have seen it.

Veterans can always contact fellow veterans for a helping hand, you're never alone.

I just want to thank you for sharing your story about your struggles when you left the military. Alot of veterans will only listen to someone with similar experiences. I hope everyone no matter what their issues will find good health

I am amazed that it took me 40 years to find out how much of a fan of the strange, dark and mysterious that I truly am! Thanks John for your stories!

@L19966

5 ай бұрын

I am amazed that i was 8 years old the first time i knew i loved true crime 😂😂 started with watching ”halloween” after school, (Michael myers) while my parents were not at home. I never got scared, i know halloween is not a true crime But What 8 year old watch that home alone and Dont even get scared of the boogeyman when its time to sleep lmao. Then it just escaletad lol! (28 yrs old now) i even fall asleep to true crime .

@renzohorner2542

5 ай бұрын

Delivered in story format, I presume?

@myrtlebeachcopwatch8051

5 ай бұрын

I have only been a fan for a few years, I can't believe that it took me so long either

@NoseyNuNu

5 ай бұрын

Meeeee tooooo 🫠😹❤️

@ARedMotorcycle

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, another banal comment that doesn't inspire any amusement. It amazes me how praise comments get so much praise.

Long Shot is a great documentary on the Juan case. Larry David and Juan's lawyer are absolutely awesome. Larry David just being an understanding human being and Juan's lawyer being very intelligent saved one innocent man's life.

@louisdevalois4358

5 ай бұрын

Larry David is hilarious too! A job well done by the shows executives and the lawyer! Great things can happen with united forces!

@olympicdesena

5 ай бұрын

Oh! I've seen this on Netflix, that's so cool of him to help and the show too

@haldousuxley1991

5 ай бұрын

Wasn't it Juan's brother who was actually the killer?

@robogreek3157

5 ай бұрын

Curb your enthusiam

@jessgunn6639

5 ай бұрын

not very surprising that david is a second cousin of bernie sanders, humanitarianism tends to run in families

Video was great. the best part was you explaining you went to get help after exiting the service. I usually skip the built-in ads most content creators make, but as a currently serving service member i am a huge advocate for vets and helping them.

@mountaindesert34788

24 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service!

Hi Mr. Ballen. I just wanted to stop and leave a message how truly grateful i am that you put the time and energy into making the videos that you do. These videos are my one of very few escapes to get to listen to and enjoy a good story provided by an amazing storyteller. Thank you for your work, your service to this country, and making this women happy for something to get excited about and look forward to. Godspeed to you and your family

Man I do love how we still get these occasional three part stories. I believe it's this format that made me ballen what it is.

@tathrok

5 ай бұрын

I’ve been here since he uploaded six times a week. I miss those days.

@paulwright8378

5 ай бұрын

​@@tathrokme too,now he just uploads story's we've all heard

@rickjames420

5 ай бұрын

@@paulwright8378 😂 Right? And he even said he has literally 30 people who work for him that do everything except what we see, which is tell the story. Happens with every good channel tho, they get big and make tons of money, then upload less, makes zero sense.

@Gawlakman

5 ай бұрын

@@paulwright8378what do you mean? These are still new stories

@paulwright8378

5 ай бұрын

@@Gawlakman not to me,I've heard all these on other channels

Watching Mr. Ballen is always something that has made me feel better.. whether it’s beings sick, sad, or just having a bad day, John always helps. Thank you Mr. Ballen, your storytelling skills and your humbleness are just as respectable as the fan base that you’ve built yourself.

@katiegarrison9414

5 ай бұрын

Not gonna lie, I started watching MrBallen cause he’s kinda fine. I stayed because the storytelling is top tier.

@TheKokendope

5 ай бұрын

Lol. I suspect hearing all these terrible things happen to other people is what makes you feel better, not just the top tier story telling

@josephleamy4404

5 ай бұрын

Hey, I don’t know you, but you should know you’re leaps and bounds better than you think!… stay hot

@josephleamy4404

5 ай бұрын

Antlerwolf6444

@antlerwolf6444

5 ай бұрын

@@TheKokendopeWhat? Who even thinks like that.. I feel horrible for the victims and their families. It’s MrBallens amazing storytelling and attention to detail that brings me to enjoy these videos… not the gruesomeness.

I completely forgot about mrballen for a solid cuple months now im binging in the middle of the night, this format is so engulfing I love it

I just want to say, I am going through a breakup after a very toxic and abusive relationship and I knew of Mr Ballen before he came along but even after 6 months I cannot bring myself to watch one of your videos because it reminds me of him because we made it a ritual to watch you every Sunday night while eating our dinner. I cannot watch but I do make sure to "Like" all of your videos and allow them to play silently while I play video games or tend to other things because I don't want you to lose my activity and I'm sad that my heart and brain currently won't let me watch your content. Much love from a dedicated Ballen fan 💕🤎 Merry Christmas to you and your family.

@starquaked

3 ай бұрын

I’m sorry to read that, I know the feeling of things being “ruined” for me after a breakup. I hope you’re feeling a bit better now. Stay strong 💛

@No_ReGretzky99

3 ай бұрын

Sorry u have to go through this I can't stand men like this hope u get better and prayers for speedy recovery

Nothing better on a dreary rainy day than a new episode of the strange, dark, and mysterious! 🥰

@goodbyemr.anderson5065

5 ай бұрын

its raining here too

@YTubeScandalScrambledMyHandle

5 ай бұрын

😉 you guys must be near my area. 😇✌️

@PaperPasserby

5 ай бұрын

Raining here too... lol!

@jarreddobbs6800

5 ай бұрын

Been raining all day here in Kentucky

@theunabarber

5 ай бұрын

Same 😂

I got out of the Army in 2000 after serving 7 years and was grouchy, lonely, and adrift for awhile too. I missed my buddies. I got through it by getting back into some hobbies I had before joining the military. Glad youre feeling better brother.

@digginggopher

5 ай бұрын

I never served, but dealt with depression and such, hobbies really do help get outta a funk, I metal detect all spring/summer/fall and in the winter I coin roll hunt, I love coin roll hunting when I have the coins, but I don't enjoy having to get and return coins to the banks, with metal detecting I love everything except having to talk to people, people just come up to you while metal detecting and talk, I even have had people follow me around watching me the whole time, sometimes I'll go somewhere that has lights like certain parks or curb strips on the street, so I can metal detect at 3am when nobody is around

@travismiles5885

5 ай бұрын

@@digginggopher I've thought about getting into metal detecting. I should check it out. It looks interesting.

@terrikeentk

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for you service. Also I'm glad you recognized your issues and was able to get yourself outta it, that's amazing 🎉❤ stay strong ❤

@SryImHigh

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your service brother. Appreciate you fighting for our freedom. Mad love 🤜🏻🤛🏻

Love mrballen when he tells the stories facing the audience, his moves and expressions complete the stories.. thank u mrballen!!!

“And Larry was like… Okayyy” 😂 remember when you covered that story!!! Sooo good

I wonder if Anthony Garcia's other tattoo indicates another murder? The one to the left with a guy holding a knife up to a peanut 🤔 The fact that the officer saw that tattoo & ended up solving a homicide because of it is beyond impressive. Wow.

@NikkiLocd

5 ай бұрын

I was hoping someone else noticed… the tat at the top of his chest literally says “Rivera Kills”. And it looks like there were 3 separate scenes/murders depicted on Garcia’s chest. 🤔🤔🤔

@flechette3782

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, I noticed that too. It looks like there were several murders. "Rivera" looks to be some sort of building like the liquor store, and the title of the whole tattoo is "Rivera Kills"...plural.

@goodbyebluesky5770

5 ай бұрын

Nothing like taking a photo of the crime scene and tattooing it right to your chest! Real intelligent

@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648

5 ай бұрын

@@goodbyebluesky5770 nervy

Man I really miss videos like this. 3 places you can’t go and people who did anyway, and 3 pictures/videos with disturbing backstories were my favorite MrBallen videos

@beezleboss_6639

5 ай бұрын

I really miss the pictures/videos with a disturbing backstory. So chilling

Absolute insanity how fast this channel blew up. Happy for ya!!!! Love the channel

I've only been on your channel since Sunday but I love it already and have these disturbing photos playlist playing which is blowing my mind. Thanks for this channel and thank you for your service.

As soon as you said “Curb Your Enthusiasm” I knew exactly where you were going. An absolutely amazing story and such an amazing lawyer who truly went above and beyond for his client.

@johnv6806

5 ай бұрын

Checking out his alibi hardly seems like above and beyond

@HOSER922

5 ай бұрын

@@johnv6806 When you actually get the full information of the case instead of a brief rundown like in this video, it's a lot more complicated than it sounds. The footage of him being at the game was from like, an hour before the murder actually took place, so he had to start digging into cell tower data and shit to prove that he didn't leave the game early. A lot of lesser lawyers wouldn't have even gotten as far as the HBO lead.

@Aquarius444K

3 ай бұрын

Seriously unbelievable! It seems like something from a movie.

Hey John, I've been watching your content since the Dyatlov days and I have finally muscled up enough courage to open my own channel. I would've never done it without being a fan of your work. You've inspired myself and thousands of others not just by your profound storytelling but also because of your character that is evident in your storytelling. All the work that you do outside of this channel is absolutely remarkable and is also evident in your videos. I thank you on behalf of everyone and the victims on your ability to deliver extremely sensitive topics with the utmost respect. My storytelling is nowhere near as captivating as yours but I'm learning so much from you. My channel may not succeed but you've absolutely changed my mindset for the better. Thank you for being you John ! 🙏

@the_eerie_faerie_tales

5 ай бұрын

ok you got me.. 😉 sub'd!

@djturnure3185

5 ай бұрын

Congratulations brother, you’ve earned yourself a sub

@joakd547

5 ай бұрын

Gave you a sub always love finding new storytellers and stories 😎

@Equinox86307

5 ай бұрын

i hope you succeed :)

@krystalhaugland

5 ай бұрын

Subbed. Happy holidays!! 😁🎅👍🎄🎄🎄🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love when you talk about different stories in one video about pictures. That's how I discovered you years ago ❤ greetings from Belgium!

Keep these awesome stories coming! I just love hearing them! You’re such a super story teller!

In a time of influencer scams and youtube drama, it's nice to see someone with a responsible attitude towards their platform. Thank you for that and thank you for your consistently great content.

The details about the last story where Martha Puebla was murdered, is truly shocking. The police told a gang member prisoner that Martha had identified him as the shooter in a murder that happened outside her house, they even showed him a photo where they claimed Martha had circled a photo of him and signed it, identifying him as the shooter….only it was a lie. Martha had done nothing of the sort, but the cops used it as a ruse to put pressure on the gang member. She knew nothing about it. The gang member then called another member and told him Martha was a snitch and should be killed. Which she was. Her parents are currently suing the cops over their horrific abuse of power, which directly led to Martha’s murder.

@mariecolette9066

5 ай бұрын

😮whaaaaat??? That is crrazyyy! Omg so irresponsible and reckless playing with ppls lives that way! I can’t believe the police did that, damn. I really hope that poor girl’s family sued and was compensated as well. Yo that’s crazy. My God.

@misseselise3864

5 ай бұрын

@@mariecolette9066i doubt it. law enforcement isn’t a fan of admitting they’re wrong, especially since admitting they lied about martha identifying him as the shooter could have any resulting confessions thrown out.

@terrypussypower

5 ай бұрын

@@mariecolette9066 The gang member who ordered her killing from prison, is the brother of the guy in that final video!

@justindunlap1235

5 ай бұрын

​@@misseselise3864not necessarily, in America the cops can lie to you about the evidence they have against you in order to get you to self incriminate, but they can't use those lies in court. The most popular is the "we have your partner in the other room. They're telling me everything and it doesn't look too good for you."

@truthseeker2321

5 ай бұрын

​@@justindunlap1235That's why you should always lawyer up before ever talking to the police. If you aren't under arrest, you can end the interview. If you are under arrest, you don't have to talk without a lawyer present. Knowing your rights goes a long way.

I have no respect for gangs; nothing but violence

@spaceghost4628

5 ай бұрын

Who does? Besides themselves

@garrysekelli6776

5 ай бұрын

What about government! Also nothing but violence. Also what about ur momza? Every time I be bonanza ing ur momza son she tends to get violence.

@LoudPet636

5 ай бұрын

The worst gang is the police force

@sydnidowney3598

5 ай бұрын

THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF GANGS.....MANY OF THEM ARE SANCTIONED BY THE GOVERNMENT. SEEN ANY POLICE VIDEOS LATELY?

@_birdie

5 ай бұрын

and yet within gangs, respect is _everything_ to them.

We have identical therapy stories. Losing that identity after 6 years tore me up

We need to get this man to 10 million subscribers. He deserves it with how good he tells these stories and how they’re actually interesting.

@somebody700

5 ай бұрын

Initially when I found Ballen I thought I was a fan of true crime genre, until I browsed others in the space and realized I was just a fan of MrBallen storytelling. He is a genre of his own.

@lizvickers7156

5 ай бұрын

His facts are not always true. He embellishes alot of it to make it more appealing There alot of videos on him which say the same thing he makes some things more appealing by stratching the truth. His hand movements are annoying, they dont add anything to the video. They just look stupid.

@iamthebroker

5 ай бұрын

@@lizvickers7156I sense he definitely embellishes however his hand movements absolutely add to the depth of his presentation. It’s adds a dimension to it and helps the immersion….

@toastyyghost

5 ай бұрын

​@@lizvickers7156 having criticism over him embellishing stories is fine but commenting the way you did about the hand gestures was just rude. First of all, I agree with the person who commented before that it can help with immersion, but that's also something that so many people do without even thinking about it. You've never heard anyone say before, 'that person talks with their hands'? Weird thing to get hung up on

@Foxxil.

5 ай бұрын

@@toastyyghost That poster is entitled to their opinion and I happen to agree with them. I have been watching Mr. John B Allen for quite awhile and he started getting a lot of comments talking about how they liked how he talked with his hands. He let that go to his head and embellished his hand gestures to the point that he's just wildly gesticulating and it's distracting. And he embellishes the stories too much.

I love how MrBallen can brighten my day with a strange, dark, or mysterious story.

@mamaxbeanz

5 ай бұрын

Especially in story format.

Respect for sharing John. Glad you got help and hope others are encouraged by your journey too

You are such a great story teller. Keep up the good work man.

While I hate wanting to speed up the days of the week, I really look forward to Mr Ballan story time Sundays. 😉 Also, I’m really feeling bad for the like button…such abuse…😅

@boneitch

5 ай бұрын

I've become personally attached to the like button, and therefore can't touch it. So I just make sure I comment enough to make up for it 😔

@arsondarksea

5 ай бұрын

Same here😊God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the name above all names & the only way to Heaven💖

@NoNameCherry

5 ай бұрын

I have sent the Like Button a link of Better Help...but the link turned out to be a p*rn site. 😅😅

@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648

5 ай бұрын

@@arsondarksea saying it and acting like it both in private and public are two different kettles of fish

I know it’s a sponsorship, but your story means a lot to me. It’s such a stigma that men don’t go to therapy and have to suck it up and deal with harsh emotions without any help. You’re opening your male audience up to being more accepting of therapy through your story. Thank you!

@BrookseyJay

5 ай бұрын

@@lurkingindacomments7865 wow!

@ernie734

5 ай бұрын

Therapy is bs your mind is strong change it

@carboncopy4183

5 ай бұрын

​@@lurkingindacomments7865 Mr ballen himself didn't go to therapy until his family held an intervention. Helping push people into making the decision to get it is a good thing.

@clairycontrary1658

5 ай бұрын

Agreed but I do wish everyone would stop pushing Better Help. Awful company!!

@onlyInOhio.SIGMAA

5 ай бұрын

@@devonking7655sigma response my fellow alpha sigma respect. 😏🧟‍♂️You have achieved the skibidi Ohio rank sir 🗿🍷

Thank you for your faithful service to your country. I’m so glad you made it back home, Young Man. Wishing you a peaceful holiday surrounded by your loved~ones. I also wish you continued healing. Be patient with yourself….it takes time.

Your very brave and honest! Thank you cuz not many people can admittedly discuss mental health. It's a important thing your doing.

Thank you so much for speaking candidly about depression. It is a huge issue that most people want to hide away from and not even say that it exists I appreciate you for sharing your personal story about it. Thank you.

@24get24give

5 ай бұрын

yes indeed, I was diagnosed at twelve, and it is indeed a bear to live with thanks for doing your part to lessen the stigma

Mr. Ballen, thank you for consistently uploading every week. It's one of the few things in life that I look forward to every week. I'm obsessed with your podcast too!!

@Ann-sj4pt

5 ай бұрын

I’m the same,life isn’t great at the moment but Mr Ballen tells us great stories 😊

Merry Christmas Mr Ballen from Townsville, Australia. Thanks for the great videos😀

I’m so happy that you’re booming with so many subscribers best story teller ever! Mr ballen makes it feel like your have a conversation with him. I’ve watch him for the past couple years and progressively he’s gotten better and better. Definitely worth the listen

It's always a good day when mrballen uploads I love your story telling keep up the great work

@MrBallen

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

everyone says it but it's true, you really are a master craftsman at storytelling. this gift goes back to the times when we'd roam about with spears, hunting woolly mammoths, then come back to the tribe and around the fire, a storyteller would begin to weave a story from the stars and the plains and the oceans. been watching this channel since there uploads, 3,4 and even 5 times a week. more recently, this, and some of the creepypasta channels have helped so much since i got sick, thank you, you're a legend.

I would love to see a collab with him and Bailey Sarian!! These 2 tell amazing stories.

@kaylynlewis

4 ай бұрын

i found a picture once of the two of them together!! i screamed😂

@bre.._

4 ай бұрын

Her stories are too long. I'm not too patient 😂😂

I never knew you were Military, until a week ago. Thank YOU BROTHER for your SEVICE too! I still struggle after 10 years ago. I was convoy security with the US ARMY. Also was prior service in the US Navy too. Your stories are very interesting and informative!

I am just so humbled to have seen you in your grassroots stage to your growth now is inspiring! There are few with a talent as good as yours for storytelling! I use some channels for getting to sleep, but when I’m listening to something spooky, the last thing I want to do is fall asleep, and I never have that issue with your emphatic storytelling style, John. I’m always at the edge of my seat!

@elvinreyes2693

5 ай бұрын

Same

@NorthernGreenEyes

5 ай бұрын

Well said! He has taken his God-given gift and turned it into a wholesome, creepy, and enjoyable empire. There is none more deserving imo. ❤

Mr. Ballen's stories are one of the best things that I always look forward to at the end of my week. It is always time very well spent!

@jashanestone

5 ай бұрын

Here! Here! 🍻

All the stories in this episode really blow my mind. How the policeman's theory works, how the lawyer saved the life of an innocent.

Nice!! I was hoping someone was going to do a show about this case!!!!! Great job!

I’ve been waiting all day for my weekly dose of the strange, dark, and mysterious delivered in story format !

I’ve watched you for over a year and half and it’s helped me stay sane after years of drug abuse. Thanks for the stories !

@jamierupert7563

5 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your sobriety!!!😊

@skylerexe8028

5 ай бұрын

congrats, keep it up and stay strong :)

@lisa-tj7nz

5 ай бұрын

Congrats!🎉

@dianawatton7570

5 ай бұрын

God bless you Mr. B as He has blessed us for the honor of watching and hearing you! Thank you

@No_ReGretzky99

3 ай бұрын

Same here brother recovering alcoholic and drug addict with multiple years clean and sober congrats to you as well it's tough and a everyday struggle we got this let's goooooo 🎉🎉🎉🎉

This man needs his own tv show these stories are so much more interesting then anything on TV maybe Netflix show dark and spooky stories with Mr balle

Great video! Great choices for these 3 stories!

It must be Sunday night. Thank Seagul Lung this last week was over. Jammies on, snacks in the stove, strange on mysterious on full blast. You never let us down MrBallen.

I won't watch very long videos usually...but if he made them 2 hours long with several different stories twice a week, I'd be happy af!!❤

Your stories go so well with my morning coffee. Thank you.

So nice to see you again, and I love you're stories of true crime.

Mr Ballen is a living legend and we're here to listen to his awesome storytelling 👂🏼👀😊🕺🏻💃🏻☕

Man, I remember this channel when we heard about what Mr. Ballen saw in that bedroom in the ski house. It’s insane to me how this has taken off. I can see why, don’t get me wrong - he’s been an amazing storyteller which is such a rare talent. Genuinely happy for the channel’s success - it’s been quite the ride! Great stuff, boss! Keep smashing it!

@NorthernGreenEyes

5 ай бұрын

That story is still one of my all-time favorites! Scared the 💩 outta me but man, was it told well as all Mr. Jon B.Allen's stories are! This man has most definitely found his niche, a God-given gift. I enjoy these so much towards the end I'll check the time hoping there's and extra story or two! We should all feel a sense of gratitude these are free to watch. 😊🙏🏻

@Patco11

5 ай бұрын

Yea, miss those stories.

@bad_mnky9134

5 ай бұрын

Yeah! Aren’t you a little disappointed he strayed into True Crime solely and NO longer does the “Strange, Dark and Mysterious?!” I mean I love the true crime as well, but I subscribed and purchased subs for THAT specific reason after 2 years of devotion.

@steveharrison76

5 ай бұрын

@@bad_mnky9134 not that much. Like you, I’m not a huge true crime fan, but they’re still good stories. Plus: to be brutally honest, they get clicks. I suspect that quite a large share of the success this channel has seen is down to those stories. He’s such a good storyteller I actually find his true crime stuff more palatable than others, likely due to the little flourishes he puts into them (like “the detective sipped his coffee”, which likely isn’t in the court report XD) and it humanises things. He doesn’t dwell on the gruesome parts too much, too - he’s very respectful. So while I agree with you about my pretences, I understand why he’s done that. So I don’t really begrudge him at all! Plus, some of them are genuinely unique to him - at least, I’ve not seen them covered elsewhere.

Hi John thanks for another great episode. Thanks for sharing with us. Love to you as always Tracey England UK ❤❤

I totally thought you were gonna upload a video on Christmas so we could all have a present😢

Not only is this three stories with photos associated with them, it’s three stories related to gang violence

In one word to describe your content and your story telling: Incredible You my friend are the best storyteller on KZread and I appreciate your commitment to the community so keep up the amazing work and keep us posted!

Glad you retold these, the last one is my favourite ❤

So, sad on the #1 story and I do so feel for the family left behind that will relive this episode of every New Year!💞🌺🕊5⭐

You make any story sound interesting , I enjoy your content ❤

@MrBallen

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Not even yet 24hrs and already 800k views. I'm glad to be on of those viewers. Keet it up Mr Ballen

That Curb Your Enthusiasm story is a famous one. Heard it multiple times before, but what a crazy turn of events.

I have heard the fist two before a bunch of times. But the way you tell it is so amazing

Mr.Ballen thank you for these awesome stories! Keep up the great work I love to see your channel grow! ❤

@MrBallen

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! ❤🙏

Very interesting. Great stories, as always. As a retired OTR trucker, I want to thank you for the many hours you kept me company during my travels.

Love the way you tell stories

That was a great episode Sir Ballen, keep up the good work man!

I was just finishing another Mr. Ballen story and taking bread out of the oven when I got notified that a new story is ready! How I love this part of Sunday :') thanks Mr. Ballen for another great Sunday!

Hey Ballen, you really need to drop better help as a sponsor. They have been exposed for selling personal data to Facebook, in fact, the whole company is a front just for selling personal data, they don’t care about you, they don’t care about helping. They just want to get as much info as they can on you to sell it to the highest bidder. Look it up, there’s a lot of information about it. They even admitted to it.

I'd heard the 1st story before, but it still gives me chills...

Mrballen I love everything you do your amazing 👏 ❤️ thank you for your amazing story telling. I suffer from mental health issues and severe depression and you sharing your experiences have helped to cope. Pls keep doing what your doing!!!!!

Kinda late, but thank god I get another Sunday made brighter by the best storyteller ever! MrBallen, you have a way of telling stories that captivate me and interest me. Thank you! I wish you and your family the best.

@MrBallen

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@selfmadeinja111

5 ай бұрын

And he replies, my favorite youtuber

MrBallen never fails to deliver!

@ThrillSeeker3524

5 ай бұрын

@@GS-sv2rq Not the same

That was the most compelling commercial I’ve ever seen

I just love your voice ❤️ its so relaxing and comforting you could talk about anything and I would listen