Agree,spot on.

So true, a beautiful thing

What a brave little girl.

Ya

I wish she had the strength to physically kick his ass.

I fell like all she wanted was her friend 😢

She was the sweetest girl I would’ve done the same for my friend or any of my friends for that matter.. prayers for this strong girl she is brave !

After she'd already been hurt herself ⊙︿⊙

I know I was crying I was like WHY WHY NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO crying I felt so bad

Jesus so sad

Huh? She was getting help period. She even wrote “will I live?” In her note….

I just finished watching a video where this little twin (I think) girl had to do the same thing for her sister.

In the video she talked about lying next to her friend, Kaylene.. And hearing her gurgle. That's the death rattle. If I were her friend's mother, I would be so thankful that she was there for her at the end.

The human body is astonishing, the strength some people must possess in those what could've or should've been their final moments but it wasn't is a miracle in and of itself! I can't imagine you live very long with a cut throat especially if he would've done it from ear to ear. Obviously, she wouldn't be here today. 🙏

@@officerfarva3666 she was still obviously thinking of her friend, stop trying to discredit victims. you sound weird

EXACTLY ❤❤

Katie didn't die alone Krystal stayed right there with her friend rubbing her back and comforting. Her she a true friend indeed

nice try copying.

Such a brave strong bestest friend ever ❤️ 🙏💖

@@phillippine-indo-malayunio16fr

I hope all her life she has friends as loyal and kind and she is. Kate must have been a wonderful little girl as well, to inspire such friendship.

That was said just to pressure her into giving testimony, the man didn't even want to be released.

@@ines1084 I think that based on the evidence all they had was her testimony. As for his confession, is not enough evidence. The law is written that the evidence must put him at the scene. Too, most states require that a confession does not prevent a trial. All the evidence must be heard because there is only one chancre to it it right. It's the law.

That’s what I was thinking. He admitted to the crime! Why would he take it to trail? If he had pleaded guilty he would of gotten life not death. So strange

There are a lot of false confessions. For some people, life in prison is better than scratching by with low wages and being possible homelessness. Some people like the attention, even if it is negative. But a confession should match whatever evidence they have. It may have been prior to him confessing to other crimes and her testimony is all there is.

@@rudeinterplanetjanet he Literally explained the whole crime scene though💀💀💀 be fr

Seriously, that was so touching. I applaud the directors of the show for thinking of this. The ring with the cross on it was the cherry on top. Also, the doctors who stitched everything back together did an absolutely amazing job.

Yes they do that a lot, especially with Elizabeth Smart xo. Maybe this started a trend

The guy who moderates the show had his son murdered, which I think makes him very empathetic with the survivors

@@kallaen yes. His son was murdered in '81, AMW started im '88 I think. He wasn't their first choice, but I don't think they could've gotten a more suitable host.

That's why they need to bring it back

😮 that is just crazy

Oh my WORD that is heart breaking! She deserves a nice care package. How horrible

😳

Wow

😨 That is just nuts!!

Yep. No idea why they put kids on the stand ever except maybe to point out whodunit for 30 seconds in the case of trials when they don't confess. I mean, does anyone really think that the jury was going to say 'not guilty' if she had been unable to continue after the recess, even if he hadn't confessed? I feel like they usually make kids do this because it's supposed to be cathartic or something but I'd be offended beyond reconciliation at anyone who made me do that. Horrible.

Our System is whacked !

Witness testimony wins cases and gets more harsh sentences. This show might not have mentioned that he recanted? It's possible

@@truenokill First degree murder is an automatic life sentence or death penalty. There is no more harsh sentence. He did not recant.

@@Veldrusara we don't really know that. We don't know the full trial details. Prosecution would NOT put a child on the stand if they didn't feel they must.

I cried so hard!😭

Me literally hearing that she was a 10 year old and physically seeing her on the witness stand as a 10 year old child was enough to hit me.

That's when I burst into tears . What an amazingly brave young lady she was

@@shaebarnes9024 she was a CHILD not a young lady dont sugarcoat it. a CHILD took down the murderer. she was not a young lady

@@sexygirlmax2019 shut up

I'm normally pretty good watching true crime stuff, but I genuinely teared up when she saw that Kristie sent her the ring she wore in her testimony. You could tell it meant absolutely everything to Krystal

Yes 😭😭😭😭 i usually don't during these docs but i did on this one 😭

@@DANIxDANGER Yeah I usually dont either but something in her voice just broke me 😭

@@Panda-cute Oh my gosh same. To see her best friend get killed and then have to face that man in court and explain what happened. Wow.

@@JBeezyJesusFreak Exactly! I just wanted to protect her so badly. I’m glad that repulsive man can never hurt her again.

@@Panda-cute couldn't put it better myself 😉

I agree as an adult I don't think I will have that much courage

Sometimes its easier for kids because their view of life isn't as set as ours. Idk if that makes sense.

@@C-SD Nah it’s even harder for them wtf.

It isn't strength when you don't have a choice.

@@Lafepr not all the time. Wtf.

Absolutely

She had to. 😊

@@superbuz3219 she had to what?

@@superbuz3219your turn 🤩

​@@superbuz3219pathetic contrarian detected opinion rejected.

Me too. Makes me sick in my heart

right I never do. I love true crime. but this right here got me

Sometimes I cry, if I feel like I have been in the same situation and I made it,,, I feel emotional and when it comes to children...

Same

I never cried during these I just feel a bit of rage. Every time I watch videos like this I just wish that I was there to protect these people.

🙄

It was from the victim (Kristie Reed) that she talked to months before. And yes, that was gut wrenching. Begins around @11:10

I feel the same way. Poor thing.

Agree

Yes

Irate Puffin Jennifer Schuett was another very brave little girl. At only 8 years old she was left for dead with her throat cut too like Krystal. Jennifer also wrote notes too, because her vocal cords were cut, so she was unable to speck like Krystal was at first. Jennifer's description of her attacker provided a very accurate sketch just like Krystals did. Both girls have went on to talk again and have become amazingly strong inspirational women.

No I'm not amazed. I don't take anyone for granted. There are many resourceful children in this world. If animals like dogs cats and apes can communicate, I'm not going to be shocked when children can communicate more effectively than the average adult can. Yes that includes under traumatic circumstances. SOME kids are amazing. That's a relatively known fact.

@Reddf Vgu if a 10 year old child having common sense "amazes" you, you're not only dumb, but an imbecile. It's safe to say I'm ALSO not amazed that a 10 year old child would have more competence than a dimwit. No wonder you're AMAZED and ASTONISHED 🤯 Are you still learning to tie your shoes and wipe your bum???🙄

@@christinareed9002just came from that video, the accuracy of her description was amazing

Yes!

Fr

One of his other murders is even more gruesome. Look up the Dardeen Family murder. It’s one of the most horrific things I’ve ever heard of, though evidently he’s never been convicted and there are doubts that he committed the murders

Was so interesting seeing how he eagerly confessed details and wanted to tell about his other killings. He was driven by something inside himself to kill, but was glad to be caught. Bizarre.

@@hensonlaura It was said he also confessed to crimes he didn’t commit. It was apparently part of his defense

This must be your first true crime documentary? There's a dude in South America who suspected to killed *300* children. His name is Pedro Lopez aka "The Monster of the Andes." And their laws down there are so repugnant until they released him and his whereabouts are currently unknown.

Someone this pure evil should have been sent home to his master I can’t imagine what was wrong in his mind to do such actions other than the devil himself

I'm sure that he got a major dick weighing in prison; probably was the 'bitch' for dominant prisoners...

Do you know if he has been executed yet? I really hope so 😢

omfg, i regret reading this comment really... thats just fking sick and pure evil, i'm not a religious person perse, but i hope there is a hell where Tommy is burning every single day, these people always have a "easy way out", while their victims suffer horrible

@@iluvyurblesand some people can not be rehabilitated. His childhood destroyed him and he tried to destroy others. Disturbing as hell and I hope he’s happy when he has to face his victims when he dies.

Killed me

@@LoveFitsAll yes, it’s very daunting

Are you pro-life then?

@@Suedepants100 ? She’s a living little girl at the time

@@Suedepants100 not only fat, but also dumb? Come on Erica

That's true.

Lightning a candle for your Mama 🕯❤❤❤

My kids were 19, 14 & 8 when my daughter convinced me to leave/escape her father and I honestly believe this is the only reason I am alive. I am so so so sorry for what happened to your mum. ❤️

I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💛💛💛 Your sisters were very courageous to get justice for your family many blessings for continued happiness and strength every day for your family

@@SassySlater I'm so glad your alive and safe now. Tell your story. Your testimony isn't for ourselves but for others. Imagine all the women you could help Abby! We need our Mama's. Especially the ones that survived. I hope you have a happy peaceful life now. Remember my mama in your prayers her deaths shattered our entire families lives. I cry even typing that but it's true

I hope you and your sisters stick together forever.

Don't feel bad. I'm a 48 year old man and after she received that gift from the girl who went through the same thing and then seeing her on the stand testifying did bring a tear to my eyes, not gonna lie.

You two are the embodiment of what I believe a real man is, in touch with their emotions and not afraid to be a human being, strong but compassionate

I'm a 45 year old man, and I feel nothing but rage when I watch this video. At the moments you both stated above, they didn't make me sad it just made me fill with even more anger. I hate bullies and I hate when people take advantage of the innocent. Honestly if this happened to any of my children I would do like that Dad did in Florida back in the '80s. When he shot and killed that karate instructor on live TV, who in molested his son.

@@wadewilson8011 100% no tears. Pure rage. We really need to start putting these breasts down.

​@@wadewilson8011 while I understand, rage isn't good for your health. Finding nuance in feelings and emotions can be good for you in the long run. I understand how you feel though

Agree

Rightt 😭😭😭

I would definitely put this on my biggest enemies, HOWEVER my biggest enemies are creep dirtbags like the scumbag killer in this video was. And yes some of them have even killed people.

Like ever

Little CHILDREN are gifts to the world. Don't be biased over a video.

​@@wadewilson8011 Well said

@@wadewilson8011 they never said that boys aren’t either.

@@wadewilson8011 well, maybe when little boys stop growing up to abuse, rape and murder little girls, we can have an empathetic conversation about them too. Until then, mind your business.

@@orls9068 mind your business x2 🤡

God not god ❤❤

omg when she was gifted the ring before her testimony i cried even harder. This was hard to watch.

@@mylifefornick So did I. That just about broke me.

Always check your state’s offender registry! It really shocked me to know that there were a lot of people convicted of some horrible things where I loved from and that are plenty still around where I am now. Thankfully a lot of it was either indecent exposure in public or something minor, but there’s still a lot who have some really awful offenses. Always check and be safe!

Agree

YES

same. i watch these a lot. this one broke me apart. 😢

I agree with EVERYTHING you said!!😢❤ RIP Katie 👼

@@armygirl85fuckhitler74 Thank you, I’m glad you agree with me! 😊 Also yes absolutely rest in peace to Katie, she deserved so much better than this senseless tragedy.

Wait...WHAT!?!? Did you mean "I'd" which is past tense and not I'm (I am)??

My birthday is Jan 2, too!

​@@aueviI can promise you no one gives a fck about your birthday

I was thinking about how I was at my own sleepover that night, I was 7. Scary to think about...

Same. When she received the ring, I actually had to pause the video.

Same i cried so bad at this

i usually don’t support the death penalty but i believe if you kill someone then you deserve death too

Wait until you see the story about the two little sisters on this channel.

I couldn't have said it better

May he meet someone in prison for life already who shares the same view. I recently watched a case about a guy who did just that. The Dexter's of the world are the only murderers I'll Stan for.

Demons like this one, pedophiles, r@pists, elderly abusers, animal abusers and abusers of the vulnerable make me wanna go Dexter( tv show)

Well said 👍

Finally a comment from somebody who feels exactly the way I do! A lot of these people on here talking about how they cried and boohooed but I feel nothing but pure rage. His arrogance is what pisses me off as well. Cases like this make me want to turn into the guy from the TV show "Dexter"

These monsters are everywhere. And people have the nerve to ban guns where if many of these victims had one, they would've taken these scumbags out of commission and saved countless lives.

Then what might be the purpose of the crimes that criminal committed?

@@toothpastetoothbrush8114 Good cannot exist without tragedy. Man is evil and will always commit crimes. The survivors of those crimes help others. There is no real "point" and you shouldnt MAKE YOURSELF suffer for some righteous reason. The crimes happen to give strength and courage to future victims of other crimes....Imagine being the only one to survive a specific kind of crime and no one is there to comfort you? no stories? instead you are told how unique and brave you are, how it must be part of Gods plan that you went through what you did.... Sometimes I break down sobbing in my to Mama's arms asking why im in so much (physical and psychological) pain and what is it all for and why am i even still alive for, why did I suffer for, what could possibly be my purpose as a crippled useless depressed 22 year old who cant stand up without excruciating pain and well...No one know, but she still comforts me. No one knows Gods plan but he knows everything that has and will happened. If he intervened and there was no tragedy then we wouldnt have free will at all

Watching you claim this as her "purpose" is pretty gross. She's a child. Her purpose is to live a life of happiness.

Don't let those videos make you mentally ill...

are you okay? like genuinely. this was a kid!! their purpose is to live their life! to discover who they are.

So pure love