Family of boy critically injured in Mall of America attack breaks silence l GMA

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Жыл бұрын

In April 2019, Kari Hoffmann witnessed a man toss her son, Landon, over a third-floor balcony at a mall. Three years later, she speaks exclusively to "GMA" about the incident and Landon's recovery.
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@mamabearnath1609 Жыл бұрын

Thankful for the nurses who were there and doctors who helped save this boy.

@Nicole215 Жыл бұрын

Most importantly, thank God! 🙏🏾

@cmpremlap Жыл бұрын

Yes those nurses sound like they were incredible.

@hottiemarker Жыл бұрын

@@Nicole215 or not. you are discrediting the work of the medical personnel who probably spent countless hours working to save him and the efforts of all workers to help him rebilatate. god didn't do shit. if god was real, it wouldnt have happened

@giselewilkie9986 Жыл бұрын

@@Nicole215 No thank the nurses

@m.t.6721 Жыл бұрын

@@Nicole215 no, good people saved him.

@ErintheLiLBucK Жыл бұрын

As a Minnesotan, the sentence handed down in this case is appalling. I'm so glad Landon is doing well. Blessings to him and his whole family 💜

@karenthompson8038 Жыл бұрын

He won’t last 19 years! Prisoners don’t take lightly to people like this, and hate them! Pedophiles, rapists and piece of crap people like this? He’s not having a good time in there. Trust me. GOOD!

@Bullock10 Жыл бұрын

Yeah isn’t it though but I guess if he was black the little boy then I’m sure that whoever threw the little boy off the ledge would’ve been sent to prison but because this little boys why I guess he doesn’t get that much time what a fucking joke this is disgusting why are we sitting here condemning people that attack Black people but when it happens to a little boy we don’t do shit about it what a joke

@alexmacabre206 Жыл бұрын

@@Bullock10 you need to stop smoking that crystal meth

@dianecelento4974 Жыл бұрын

@@cb.1212 It seems to be like this everywhere now from what I hear. I'm from LA. It's really bad here.

@quakefan8810 Жыл бұрын

Bull, he would have got life in prison. Crump and Sharpton would have made sure of thst

@cuteyalexia Жыл бұрын

Poor sweet child. I can’t imagine how shocked he felt and the pain he felt after the incident. I’m so glad that he’s ok.

@jenniferhansen3622 Жыл бұрын

This makes me cry so hard. I've thought about this little boy and wondered how he was doing. She's an amazing, strong mother. He's a brave little boy. I'm so glad he's okay.😞

@CatalinaFOIA Жыл бұрын

Me too 🤗

@brandytorretta3701 Жыл бұрын

19 years?!!! Come on!! What the HELL is wrong with our justice system??? What a precious boy, I’m so glad he survived and is recovering♥️

@tcbell3694 Жыл бұрын

Come on! Don't act like you don't know why he got out so lightly...

@fefejones81 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree. That sentence for attempted murder of a minor child should be 50yrs!

@karenthompson8038 Жыл бұрын

Exactly.. ESP after already 2 arrest JUST FROM THAT MALL ALONE!!! It was attempted MURDER and that sweet kid was being held tightly by God on the way down cuz he should’ve died! I would’ve threw the man over to see if he survived (cuz no god would’ve been protecting him) on the way down! I bet no judge or jury would’ve prosecuted me! Miraculous story!

@karenthompson8038 Жыл бұрын

@@junesmith4159 yes please enlighten us..

@jlee739 Жыл бұрын

Black privilege

@mariabowles5415 Жыл бұрын

The thing that I noticed the most was Landon's demeaner. Whatever emotional trauma he suffered it is very clear that his mother (family, hospital staff, etc.) have taken such good care of him that he appears to have recovered from the emotional trauma as well. That is amazing and a testament to his caregivers. His mom seems to be strong and resilient. Good job.

@monicaramirez51015 Жыл бұрын

She did pray for COMPLETE RESTORATION 😊THAT IS GOD MIRACULOUS HEALING ❤️‍🩹

@TheMpo1986 Жыл бұрын

He had no recollection of the incident. So no emotional trauma.

@thomaslopez6518 Жыл бұрын

I still see a lot of emotional trauma in Landon 's face. 💔

@sallyj632 Жыл бұрын

He doesn't remember the incident, only the aftermath, so that helps.

@ShoyuRamenBreakingBad Жыл бұрын

@@TheMpo1986 that’s not how it works. Forgetting an event doesn’t mean the impact it had on the brain disappeared too.

@angelicanavarro5311 Жыл бұрын

What a resilient little man. So glad he is still here in the world. I can’t imagine his mother’s stress.

@jarrypason9884 Жыл бұрын

Hello Angelica how are you doing today 😊happy new year 🎉.

@mostlyoptimistic9362 Жыл бұрын

I’m so very sorry that this family had to go through this. I am so so happy to see the little boy alive and well!! 19 years IS NOT ENOUGH!

@livvyb3583 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing woman who is able to forgive such an atrocious act. This man deserves much more jail time for what he did to this precious little boy considering he already had a record. So glad he recovered!

@hakimbandaru1915 Жыл бұрын

Super amazing! She should get the Nobel peace price for her contributions and have a status enacted in her honor, matter of fact, we should make it a national holiday on her birthday to celebrate such a courageous woman, so, so brave I am in awe. I truly hope all mothers should follow in her foot steps. 🙄

@alexmacabre206 Жыл бұрын

No, she forgave him

@starsfalldown1234567 Жыл бұрын

@@hakimbandaru1915 nah she should be given the honour to castrate the attacker.

@mysticapajar614 Жыл бұрын

Amen!!

@shinycrookedstars Жыл бұрын

@@jo9932 nope, her heart is just a lot softer and not hardened with hatred and resentment like most peoples hearts. The longer you carry hatred and resentment in your heart towards people who have hurt you, the more you will keep wounding your heart and delay the healing process from starting. I hope her son also has a soft heart like his mother’s. I hope not only mothers but other people learn by her example. People just prefer to be miserable for their lifetime, constantly hating someone who has hurt them instead of letting it go through forgiveness of that person.

@caraevans2609 Жыл бұрын

Nineteen years?! This wasn’t an accident! He deliberately threw this baby boy over the three story railing! How does that not get you anything but life?

@karenthompson8038 Жыл бұрын

Life at the least! The prisoners don’t take lightly to people like this, Whether it’s child molesters, rapist, and ESPECIALLY anybody hurting INNOCENT children and something like this. Yeah, this guys not having a fun time in prison! Good!

@villageidiot9867 Жыл бұрын

You think prisoners have morals? This guy will join a gang and be protected.

@ds0904 Жыл бұрын

He's one of the left's protected classes

@MrBrock314 Жыл бұрын

It would've been zero if it was an accident. 19 years is more than you get for certain murders.

@showcrime7332 Жыл бұрын

@@villageidiot9867 he wouldn’t be allowed in a gang

@shannanbegley8189 Жыл бұрын

What a miracle, his recovery is beyond amazing. What a wonderful young man and Mom!🙏❤️

@chanj2109 Жыл бұрын

The strength of a mother. Sending love and strength to all mothers out there. ❤️❤️❤️

@livelaughandlove299 Жыл бұрын

I remember when this happened. I'm so happy to see he's doing better.. Way to go Landon

@focusedfox7167 Жыл бұрын

This happened in America. Not in London.

@thomasplouffe1363 Жыл бұрын

hes lucky to even survive the fall, like actually hes so lucky he not only survived but mentally fully recovered

@liamn.3876 Жыл бұрын

A true miracle that he not only survived but made a full recovery. Simply an amazing boy and family. Absolutely pathetic that the perpetrator only got 19 years. He should've got life without the possibility of parole

@donnahilton471 Жыл бұрын

He's not going to be less violent when let out!

@thomashuelsman4400 Жыл бұрын

Miracle indeed. Thank God this little boy survived and is thriving. What a crazy world.

@lits3212 Жыл бұрын

This little boy is so special.

@fefejones81 Жыл бұрын

That $1.7m should definitely be paid by the convict. He should not be getting any canteen without repaying restitution! Such a miracle ♥️

@alexramirez9589 Жыл бұрын

First off, that SOB needs to be locked up forever. He threw a child over a balcony....what makes them think he won't hurt another child when he gets out? But that's our shitty justice system for you. I hope those inmates handed his ass to him. Now, I'm not a religious person. But Landon is still walking on this earth and you can tell he has a heart of gold. To me, that is nothing short of a miracle. What a resilient young man. Such a beautiful family.

@automnejoy5308 Жыл бұрын

They'd rather take up jail space for drug addicts as opposed to truly dangerous, violent offenders. It's truly sickening, infuriating... I don't have enough words. This boy survived only by miraculous chance. That monster intended to kill. You NEVER let someone like that out of prison ever again. Our judges and politicians do not care about us at all. I wholeheartedly agree with you.

@missyaero Жыл бұрын

I've been in several situations where I've had a bad feeling. I didn't pray and forge on I just left the area and was watchful. Glad the boy is doing well now.

@FollowmedowntheNumberWhole Жыл бұрын

Good on you, mate 👊 I can relate #hypervigilanceIS

@CharGC123 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad he's okay, but personally I find the praying bit a little disconcerting considering gods are supposed to be all knowing and all powerful. If my earthly father stood by and watched me get thrown off a balcony when he saw it coming, and did nothing... until somebody told him he should do something, I would sure lose my belief in him! After I lost my own son, all my religious brainwashing evaporated the same way his precious life did, as well as all the other innocents who suffer.

@kylieharrison3782 Жыл бұрын

@@CharGC123 she was warned by her higher powers but she ignored that warning. For God loved us so much he gave us the power to choose. She made that choice despite the warning.

@Mortzy Жыл бұрын

God gave us free will and no one, not even God can interfere with it.

@CharGC123 Жыл бұрын

@@Mortzy I had the same brainwashing, but just use your intellect to think about it, it makes no sense! You wouldn't let your child run into the street because he/she has "free will", but the supreme being can? C'mon. Religion is humanity's invention to control and dominate, and deal with fear of the unknown forces. For all of recorded history those in control created their versions of supernatural gods and scripted their dogma to appease our ignorance of natural forces and fear of death. You only have your beliefs because of where you were born, and whatever story was dictated to you by your family/culture. That is NOT free will!

@vidatwynham2482 Жыл бұрын

The gut feeling was your intuition. I’ve had those as a mother and changed my plans.

@karenthompson8038 Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing what mothers can feel n so when it comes to our babies! it’s like the mama bear 🐻 WILL come out! Just don’t screw with me or my children or you will get mauled or” MALLed” to death! Fair warning!

@larissajackson3181 Жыл бұрын

Such a senseless tragedy that happened to that little boy ❤️‍🩹 such a strong mom. I'd be livid to this day tbh

@CadaverQT Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Even if the kid had no injuries, this dude *tried* to kill him!

@kathykay6602 Жыл бұрын

He is a beautiful, innocent little boy, bright, kind just like his Mom. We wish them the best always.

@darlene1354 Жыл бұрын

So glad that he is recovering, what a brave young man he is. I live not far from the MOA, I am so sorry this happened to him. Hugs to this young man and his family!

@Sassyglbeauty Жыл бұрын

19 years is NOT enough!

@cyndirowland8867 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this story of Landon's recovery. What an awful thing to happen to an innocent child. I'm so happy he's doing so well. ❤️

@zariballard Жыл бұрын

I am crying over here...I always wondered what happened to the little boy who that MONSTER tossed over the top railing at the mall. Thank you for doing this story. Miracles to be sure! Love is always the answer. Blessings to this beautiful family...

@berealrb1496 Жыл бұрын

The guy was demon possessed for sure. Terrifying 3 floors! I in a billion chances of surviving. A miracle from the almighty.

@hannahscott6604 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad they shared an update. This was a lot for me to discover. This happened when my mother and I still lived in Minneapolis

@schlomogoldstein9480 Жыл бұрын

@@berealrb1496 he wasn't a demon he was just a n1gger

@keyboardwarrior1375 Жыл бұрын

@@hannahscott6604 same. Everyone was saying it was a somalian dude. Turns out its not.

@jarrypason9884 Жыл бұрын

Hello Zari how are you doing today 😊happy new year 🎉.

@Sleepyowl4 Жыл бұрын

I literally check in on this story to see if there are updates on him every few months. Sooo happy he is happy and healthy!

@laurac9857 Жыл бұрын

"I just care that lots of people care about me , and I care about them too " omgshhh kids are the freaking best and sweetest. People who hurt children deserve to ROT under the jail

@KaraLynn336- Жыл бұрын

What an incredible little boy and inspirational mother. ❤ I live near the mall and remember when this happened. We were all praying for Landon. When I say we I mean every single person who heard this story. He inspires and touches the hearts of everyone who hears his story!

@Mdb0514 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this update. That little boy is so strong. It’s unthinkable what that family went through.

@jarrypason9884 Жыл бұрын

Hello Michele how are you doing today 😊happy new year 🎉.

@pennycarey7502 Жыл бұрын

I prayed hard for that little boy, I'm glad he pulled through.

@teresaavalos4804 Жыл бұрын

A horrible incident indeed. Landon has made an amazing recovery. It’s great Landon has had so much support.

@christinagrider9528 Жыл бұрын

God bless this precious little gu! It's amazing how well he's doing!

@jarrypason9884 Жыл бұрын

Hello Cranky how are you doing today 😊happy new year 🎉.

@MrBdiddypop Жыл бұрын

God bless this family and this young boy. This family really is resilient. Wishing them so much love and peace.

@jackie461 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful boy! His mom and dad and siblings are beautiful too. Sooo happy to see he’s doing so well. I remember hearing about this heinous act when it happened, and my heart just about broke for this sweet child and his folks. Sincerely happy he’s doing good. Continued blessings to everyone. 🙏🏼🕊️

@jarrypason9884 Жыл бұрын

Hello Jackie how are you doing today 😊happy new year 🎉.

@B1LL9465 Жыл бұрын

What a story! So glad he’s ok

@jarrypason9884 Жыл бұрын

Hello Norma how are you doing today 😊happy new year 🎉.

@shannondixon683 Жыл бұрын

I remember this. So glad to hear that he's doing great. He's a warrior!!

@missf4681 Жыл бұрын

What an adorable little guy. May God bless and keep him

@dwdw143 Жыл бұрын

Landen is a true miracle. So glad he is doing better. May God continue to bless him and his family 🙏

@CarrieSheehan Жыл бұрын

OH MY GOSH. What a strong boy!! I remember this like it was yesterday. I am so happy and glad he is okay

@pattysalegna-killeen821 Жыл бұрын

💙 all the blessings to this incredible little guy and family

@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607 Жыл бұрын

He acts so much older than a 5 yr-old! Really mature for his age ❤

@ananse77 Жыл бұрын

He's 8 now.

@sarahquinn2224 Жыл бұрын

Such a sweet mama and little boy. God bless you both!❤

@teagarden874 Жыл бұрын

What a sweet boy. Wishing him a long happy and healthy life.

@yvonnewilliams8800 Жыл бұрын

This is truly a Miracle! God continue to bless this family!

@DK-sc4hb Жыл бұрын

Wow, incredible! Beautiful miracle! So thankful for his recovery!

@catapillargirl2021 Жыл бұрын

This story is so terrifying and devastating. Im so glad he’s going to live a full life. This family has been through so much.

@Jaded54 Жыл бұрын

I’m from Minnesota and remember when this happened. I’m so glad he’s doing much better. He has a great support system with his family. I think the guy who did this should have received more than 19 years.

@enderless6055 Жыл бұрын

Me too I remember as well and I remember my brother telling me what happened because I think he was there

@guadalupemontoya1819 Жыл бұрын

I’m from Minnesota too, and my nephew is the same age, so it was traumatic to hear. But I basically completely forgot about this until now, and even now it feels like it happened a decade ago. Real testament to just how much insane stuff has happened around here since 2019 🤯

@Kari2025 Жыл бұрын

From one Kari to another, you go Mom! What a miracle story. This family deserves everything for the rest of their lives. Merry Christmas 2022! 🎅🏼 🤶 🌲

@sunstripe85 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear an update on him... that was so terrifying when it happened and I was already so shocked he survived the fall that I could only hope he could recover any further. He's doing even better than I'd hoped he could! I'm so glad! For him and his family 👪 ❤️

@gayleb9656 Жыл бұрын

OMG how awful for this little guy 😢 So thankful he is ok now 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@ARMAN25 Жыл бұрын

Why was the mall sued and how can this be prevented next time?

@saintdouglas6911 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy they shared his story and recovery . I have often thought about him. It is a miracle!

@TC-vg3pr Жыл бұрын

So happy Landon is doing well. I prayed for him after this happened 3 years ago. God does answer prayers

@Booila Жыл бұрын

I live in MN and I remember this. It was so shocking! Glad Landon’s ok. Nobody should ever do that, especially to a little boy. No mater your race, if you do the crime, you should be punished and brought to justice for your evil act.

@aprilstar3572 Жыл бұрын

Prayer works people !!! So glad this mom prayed and so glad this little boy is recovering 😊

@itschelli983 Жыл бұрын

19 years only??? Life without parole more like it. Plus some of us are not as forgiving but I’m so glad this beautiful little boy is going so much better. May he live his absolute best life.

@sherryirbvin7448 Жыл бұрын

Thank God for the healing this precious child.

@ReallySeriouslyForReal Жыл бұрын

Wow, wow, wow. What a blessing💜💜💜 I am so happy for this family.

@DFergie722 Жыл бұрын

Terrifying. Glad he's okay, and happy they stood on faith.

@rara1800 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad that he’s alive. I think I heard about the story back then and I never knew what became of the boy I’m glad that he is doing good now! I don’t understand why anybody would want to do something like this sick

@jackiedecoma4637 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a miracle. I am glad he survived and is doing so well.

@jarrypason9884 Жыл бұрын

Hello Jackie how are you doing today 😊happy new year 🎉.

@hollyarndt5609 Жыл бұрын

It is a complete miracle that my little boy is doing so well. I'm so sorry that you and your family are doing that thing though

@nilisapemberton2656 Жыл бұрын

He is a walking, talking miracle! Glory to God!!

@kj3735 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful ending to a tragic act. That mama is a prayer warrior that got her miracle 🙌🏻

@harpergrace5846 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad for an update I always wondered about him and how he was doing

@Cassandra6 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear an update on this story

@hannahscott6604 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh he speaks normally and is fully recovered! What a total miracle! I was expecting him to need a wheelchair or have a worse outcome! He’s such an amazing kid ❤ little fighter

@Zee-ob1pe Жыл бұрын

Wow , poor baby. I am glad this little boy survived . I cannot believe a grown man would do something like that to a beautiful young boy .

@sabrinaservance7248 Жыл бұрын

I remember when this happened. So glad he's ok now! This truly was a miracle.

@wacygirl Жыл бұрын

19 years is a joke. The individual who did this should never walk free again. We need more from our justice system.

@michellecox1742 Жыл бұрын

Her faith is just beautiful! May God bless this family as they continue their journeys in this life💜

@kauatafatiaki9441 Жыл бұрын

Amen to your testimony! Thankyou for sharing with the world xx

@Nancy-er2bg Жыл бұрын

I want to watch this story again and again. I have followed this little boy’s journey for so long. God is great.

@lindabarron2181 Жыл бұрын

I remember hearing about this at the time. Thank God he survived and is thriving. What a miracle! Such a sweetie!

@DASfilms Жыл бұрын

I can't comprehend how someone can do that to a kid. He was just a random kid going about his day with his Mom, could've been anyone's son or brother. Thank God he's ok, bless his heart.

@Palindrome78 Жыл бұрын

Thankful for this kid's resilience and the medical professionals!!!

@sawdust2556 Жыл бұрын

You’re amazing, kiddo! Sending you love and hugs ! ❤🙏🏼

@emilybrookharrison7562 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad he is ok and that mom is thanking God in the way that she is. ❤

@bluewhale2600 Жыл бұрын

Mom so strong and giving that little boy strength as well! The power of God in this family is so beautiful ❤️ great job mom in forgiving 💓

@bebettertoday8444 Жыл бұрын

I would like to know what in the world made him threw a little kid like that? Some people are pure evil and they need to be under the ground not a prison.

@patricias5122 Жыл бұрын

Racism.

@towritemichelle210 Жыл бұрын

He said he was angry

@kaiulanidunn8474 Жыл бұрын

her saying forgiveness is not a feeling really opened my mind

@melanieweekes7516 Жыл бұрын

God Bless that precious boy and his entire family!! Miracles are real!!

@trinityiris Жыл бұрын

it's seriously beyond miracle that this boy is alive and thriving. if you've ever been to this mall, you know just how tall the stories are. he's so strong

@Lovereignsupreme Жыл бұрын

Such a good heart on Landon ❤️ How terrifying.

@BritBelle89 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful mother and child!

@gretashepherd770 Жыл бұрын

The Lord is watching over this sweet boy. I pray for his complete healing - both, mental and physical. His Mother is strong enough to forgive - it's so good she isn't letting that man ruin their lives. God bless that family. Sending love and biggest hugs.

@daveveloz Жыл бұрын

Only 19 years??? Soft on crime is how this happened in the first place!!!

@CruzCruz-nw7fi Жыл бұрын

I’m crying 😢 his mom is wonderful 🥰🥰

@rondaevans8514 Жыл бұрын

Thank God for those Angels that caught that precious little boy. Bless this family 💞.

@Pinkfrosting962 Жыл бұрын

This incident gave me so much insight into the love of Christ at a very difficult time in my own life. I was in awe of their strength and I prayed for them often. Thank you for an update. God bless Landon and his family!!

@Nicole215 Жыл бұрын

This brought tears of joy to my eyes because I know I'm looking at a miracle. 🙏🏾 Glory to God. May God continue to heal you. I am so happy you made a full recovery but sad that you had to experience something so traumatic. Thank you God for saving him. 🙏🏾