100 percent, if the victims were my family we'd be settling out of court with extreme prejudice.

The police department that made excuses for why his dna was found under a murder victims fingernails should face some kind of judicial punishment as well.

It's all so easy when you're driving from the backseat.

@@theunmitigateddisaster676 If they didn't have enough of a case, they wouldn't be able to try him a second time and it would be tough to get a conviction on only a single piece of evidence that even a semi-competent attorney could explain away.

Agree

That’s crazy should be a time limit imagine how many innocent people have spent years in jail Because of that

Courts and prosecutors can not extend the time a person sits in jail waiting for trial. People that sit in for that long, keep postponing and havento waive their right to a speedy trial. The only reason it took that long, is because the accused chose it.

Maybe it was a set up. Maybe his family had planned on waiting until Tricias father came home and then immediately storm in and take Michael out. It’s too much of a coincidence for him to have been there and they just happen to show up at the right time. It sounds planned.

Exactly! How do they not become accessories ????

Agree

People will only ever be as good as the people they are surrounded by

@@carbon-based-lifeform9172 They have choice. Many people come from terrible backgrounds to be beautiful, thoughtful and hardworking people who contribute wonderfully to everyone around them.

To be fair, he's probably saying that in a tongue-in-cheek way

I second your comment!

I tune in just for the "aye you"!

Facts!

I agree and if he ever changed up his opening and ending I’d still watch. His story telling is great and keeps me interested and despite the horrific stories he keeps it liv by hearted somehow and still respectful

The guy had the creepiest smile...a pretty damn unsettling gaze...it bothers me a lot that HIS was the last face that poor girl would ever see in this life. Pretty sure he's what evil looks like.

I know. He wakes up in the morning and brews a nice coffee. Is taking the dog out. I just imagine a nice, crisp morning in his robe feeling good and rested. Then, he finds such an awful awful scene. Then years later his family stops him from confessing? I guess they’re happy that he went in to kill at least four more? He was abused by all of them so why did they even care if he confessed? All of it is infuriating and both police departments were a total joke 😡

I thought the same thing. How awful.

im not sure i'd survive that

Thanks for the spoiler 😎

He was subpoenaed, so he had to testify

I am sure this would have shaken Kushners chill.

Mike’s just going in order of who got killed first

@@kimberleesara9486 depends, not always

Kutcher is heavy into the Illuminati. The gf was a sacrifice. Celebs can't achieve fame & big fortune unless they sign a contract in their own blood. The satanic elites run Hollywood. Kutcher is famous because he obeys the elites. They all worship the baphomet. Kutcher's testimony about saving kids who are victims of trafficking was an act. After all, "he" is an actor. It's possible he saves some tin order to look good, but he's not a good person. You wouldn't want to leave your child alone with him.

Agreed - it’s truly incredible. What a woman.

It left her scared and she moved out of state.

Exactly! Quick to react!

Simp alert.

Some absolute Queen shit

So would these be the same parents and siblings that abused him and left him in a closet for days? There needs to be accountability for that too

@L what's descrimination?

I bet they was afraid of what he might do if he finds out they told on him. Fear makes you helpless

It's suspicious but could have been completely unrelated. You would need to get them to talk to prove the case.

@L I said they should be CHARGED, it would be up to the jury to find them guilty or not. And whether they were found guilty or not guilty would not change the verdict for this killer, and no one involved would have grounds to sue anyone for discrimination.

Yup lol. He uploads at 12pm PST where i am, so i sit here refreshing on tuesdays and fridays. Gotta have my fix

@@baussify 8 p.m here. ☺️🇮🇪

And it just keeps getting better everytime!

5am Australian time🤣

Although I totally agree w you, it sounds funny to say after all these years. Mike's only been on YT 4 yrs and the true crime weeklies are about 3 years old. I think you must be waaay younger than me!🤣

The police failed the system And a serial killer got a free pass to kill again Between his parents and the police mayhem led to more crimes way to go LEO

I have no doubt her strength in that moment saved countless women’s lives.

And he ran away screaming, _I'm sorry._ Obviously, this is a very sick and tortured human being. Its a shame he wasnt caught earlier. You would think with the family of the first victim knowing that something was up with him, his sending them presents, and then his DNA (apparently a full profile. Why that would be dismissed as touch DNA is beyond me) under her nail, at the very least, merited an all night grilling by police, but they did nothing apparently just bc he's been in the house in the past. I feel like they bear some of the responsibility for not even trying.

I can’t imagine she’ll ever get a good nights sleep again tho. Wow. Sad.

Fresh blood and probably human tissue under that poor girls nails after she was murdered and years later when they get a DNA match the police brush it off because he’d been in their house before !!! How do these people get hired into law enforcement ?? WTF 🤬

@@mayberelevant3237 DNA analysis was available then. Too sad.

Hell yeah... That fucker should be under the bars right when the DNA connected him to the first murder...

Again this is just sloppy cop work, they should of been fired for letting him go.

Should be sued

I’m disgusted cause they could have stopped this crazy

It is Chicago....I mean they literally, not figuratively, literally let assault with a deadly weapon and violent r*pe suspects out without bail, or with extremely low bail to roam and commit more crime while waiting for trial in a year or two. Google it.

Are you Mikes mum?

@@erinp.420 No. But my family is largely Irish...and he reminds me of a family member gone too soon. Same loveable, affable, funny kind of guy. So, "our Mike" sounds right to me.

Gotta love our Mike!

Hearing him say that is what keeps me here until the very end. It is so authentic to me and always makes me smile.

@@oliverc.griffin1304 exactly!

@@oliverc.griffin1304 not stories but rather other people’s misery.

No matter how many times i watch him repeat it, i always believe in his sincerity. I feel he's telling a story & discussing it with friends rather than presenting a case to an audience. I must confess, when he says "My name is Mike.", i often respond with a wave & a "Hi Mike!". He seems to be just what he portrays to the camera, a genuine, caring fellow human being, unless he's a very good actor. 😆

@@MJ-fj9yv You have not read these comments correctly if you think I meant the stories make me smile.

Detectives don’t decide if there’s enough evidence to prosecute him, it’s the courts who decide if there’s sufficient evidence.

@@TJ-bn2cn- The District Attorney decides.

That’s how I felt

That's awesome 💕

@@millardf452 oof. Just looked up your comments. You really try hard to tell everyone how you don't like Mike/this channel that you can't stop posting about, eh? Thanks because engagement in the comments brings more views. 💕🤣

@@millardf452 Can you point at this doll and show us exactly where Mike or this poster hurt you? Grow up. I'm from Pennsylvania and all of my friends watch Mike too.

@@millardf452 You sound as though you need some treatment by a good psychiatrist; let us know when you start feeling better. No doubt you're jealous of Mike's success as well.

@@millardf452 I mean he has nearly 2 million followers so it's really not that far fetched that people who watch true crime know him. Why so miserable?

REVENGE!!....helps.

Hello my fellow True Crime fanatic, fancy running into over here on Mike’s good ol’ channel just given it a goo! 😋

Literally said the exact same thing to my misses. Absolutely horrific

Also the fact that she was just seconds from the security of her house. She was with the keys in hand. That detail mess with my mind.

I agree that would be next level tramatic/devestating. Made even worse by knowing that you, and the family were asleep nearby, and even had the killer in your home on multiple occasions.

I love how much he's evolved since he 1st started this channel. Been watching him from the start, he's amazing! And I'm not just saying that because I'm Irish 😁🍀

😀😀😀❤❤❤

His writers do a great job working with his personality.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. (May he rest in peace).

You also have to wonder about his family, i.e. what the heck went on there?

@@karentalbot5798 true

Family knew a lot they didn't want the family's dark secrets out

@@karentalbot5798 they use to lock him in the closet for days at a time no food or bathroom God only knows what else

To be fair, the DNA found under her fingernails was not enough to charge or convict him, as he had recently given her a ride somewhere. DNA is transferred pretty easily, so it could have been done through a hand shake or something similar. Imagine the wrongful convictions that would happen if that was the only evidence. Once he was linked to the other murders, it was a much easier conviction.

Accessory after the fact, I believe

@@moonxshakti Unfortunately that only goes as far as actively hiding or disposing of the body and/or evidence after the fact and even then the sentencing is fairly minimal

Ah right, because what this country REALLY needs is a law making it illegal to take your child home when they're upset. I can't possibly see law enforcement ever using such a law for nefarious purposes. It's not like they're known for stepping all over our rights and using mental torture and intimidation to force false confessions. 🙄 Seriously, try THINKING before you spout off about emotional nonsense like this.

I bet karma has come for them 😎

That’s lovely! I hope you don’t mind me telling you that the expression is “give it a goo”. It means to watch or look at. ☺️🇮🇪

Now if he could just pronounce T and H together. Tirty tree and a turd

"Let's give it a go".. can make all the difference in life..love it too and use it all the time😄

Give it a goo..sorry !!

Yep! Me too, and I'm 68. I love this guy Mike. I lost my own husband Mike 2 weeks ago and That Chapter is one thing that gets me going and filled with life for as fragile as it can be.

It’s a common saying in Ireland. ☺️🇮🇪

I​@kimmoran4437 its common here in the states too. Not sure how the op has never heard it before.

lol I know! AND you continue to watch anyway

No, there is absolutely no evidence of that. Parents being allowed to abuse their children is what perpetuates the cycle of violence and creates abusers. And then people like you mythologize the whole thing by downplaying the parents' role and upholding the exact same system that leads to such horrific murders (among a lot of other suffering). It's such a lazy cop-out to pretend like certain kids are born "evil". No such thing, but abusive parents, a shitton, unfortunately.

@Bubble -x12 I carry nothing but my own baggage but when I listen to these case's I show empathy an feel sad for the life they never got a chance to have, but I'm guessing you've probably never been through much an possibly quite young.

So spot on. I've felt that way for decades. It's bad enough that they are murderers, but, they do much more than that, they STEAL. They steal so many beautiful moments from those people, that life can bring. A million thumbs up for your comment.

@@slimbuttermilk thank you appreciated ⚘⚘

@@melly9037 yes exactly

@Bubble -x12 goes to show we all feel and think differently I'm glad I don't feel and think ur way but if that's what makes it easy for u nothing wrong with that

Possibly some MK ultra shit

The dynamic of a narcissistic family maybe...

Scientology I'm guessing

After the trial of his friend, the convicted S offender Danny Masterson, one of Danny's victims (basically his ex girlfriend) disclosed that actually Ashton entered the house that night and saw the dead body of this girl (as he wouldn't be able to see the blood through the window) but instead of calling 911, he called his friend Danny who advised him to not call the police as this would have ruin his career. So Ashton went to the party. The police knew that he had entered the house but decided not to make it public, as at that point they were already investigating Michael.

@@MiraculousAngelTarot Yep! Yep…. Ashton saw her body and Danny Raperson told him to pretend that he didn’t. And then Ashton supported him during his trial. Terrible birds of a feather flock together I guess..

@@millardf452 been there done that...now retired.

Thank god Michelle survived and now they had evidence It’s disturbing they could have arrested him but were to lazy and didn’t take this case seriously

@@jodiforeman3314too not to

Seems they fail more often than anything

They had looked at him, but there wasn't any evidence to charge or convict him.

@@willw7523 It might seem that way because those are the cases we remember most, but if you look at all of the solved cases, you'll see that most investigations are done well.

If and if and if..........

I think if his father and sister hadn't pulled him out of the house that day, that the others would be alive.

Or just more proof that "Hurt People Hurt Other People", as he was horrifically abused as a child... One likely cause was repeated blows to the head when he was a child...

Nope. No such thing as demons and humans create their own evil.

Demons aren’t real but terrible people are sadly

@@davidhollenshead4892 Not. An. Excuse.

@@WobblesandBean no shit, really??? I'm sure he was just trying to excuse this murderer's behavior...

Yeah I don't understand that at all, only thing I can think of is corruption. How else would DNA get under her nails, like literally HOW ELSE?

Makes me wonder how someone can be married and have a double personality and the wife never knows

*i bet his mother was very pretty and feminine.*

@@OrchestralOrg what would make you think that?

Wow. That says a lot. . .

@@leahgolden7242 *the sort of females he went after were all the same, very pretty and feminine. if he had a bad mother who is responsible for what became of him (arguably typical for some serial killers) then he was essentially trying to kill his mother by proxy.*

@@OrchestralOrg or simply killing the kind of woman who rejected him as a lover...sweet pretty girls who rejected him for being creepy?

They made him, ofc they'll enable him and try to save face for the entire family. Disgusting.

I'd be shocked if he hasn't been offered one, but the conditions weren't acceptable.

I hope he wouldn't take it, he makes a lot of money doing it this way and he's in control.

This Mike ^^^🥰^^^

You must be young(ish) to think that having a tv contract working for someone else would be better than what he already created for himself. But yes he is awesome.

@@millardf452 How many illegitimate one's?

Thank you!?,Mike!!

It seems to be common, why do you use an apostrophe in video's?

Yeah, he truly is disrespectful with his jokes.

@@BariumCobaltNitrog3n I usually do it to irritate pedants but that's just me.

@@stenbergskij101 No, he's not. He's able to add levity while keeping respectful, IMO. That takes skill.

not only they knew but were willing to stop him from confessing… its so insane

I was born and raised in Glenview. I was young but remember when Tricia was murdered. Too bad the police let him get away. It would have saved the other women 😞

I grew up like 3 streets away, terrified me as a child when it happened! I used to walk past the street on my way to school. I grew up on gladish lane, it happened on hubor lane. I saw an article in people about it a few years ago, but that's about it.

More than just makes me laugh,his personality,voice,facial expressions,his not annoying trying to sell products I mean the list goes on.

🤣🤦‍♀️

Well... my wife has no idea.... 🤫

@@nickyblue4866 There’s a lot you don’t know about your wife too.

Makes me wonder about some of my friends 🤔

*how it's possible he isn't the man version of jenna marbles: only a percentage of humans are interested in murder death kill. mike can talk to us all day and night long about dirt and grass and he's gonna have an audience because he's him but of the people who aren't interested, they're more than likely not interested in the subject matter.* *there's something wrong with all of us.*

@ominousthings it's not nothing, but this is Mike we're talking about. He should have many more subs than he does. Mr. Ballen started after Mike and he has over 6 million subs. But he's probably not recommended as much as some of these other channels are, for whatever reason. That's the only thing I can think of. Because I watch a lot of true crime creators, and he's one of the most genuine and engaging creators that I've ever come across on here. But as far as my message to Mike, I mean this as a compliment. He's really good at what he does and I don't understand how he doesn't have 3 or 4 million subs at minimum by now.

Yeah, I've got a lot of questions about that family. Abusive dynamics and possible CTIs from playing football would certainly set this dude up for violence.

You do realise that kids sneak in and out of their homes without the parents seeing right? Just a fyi. Ask those parents whose kids have been killed after they snuck out or someone snuck into their home and stole their kid.

@Hazel Bradley-Britt Kids sneaking out was not my point, he had to return with his clothes and shoes covered in blood. He could either wash the clothes and shoes or throw them out but I know if any of my boys came home and started washing clothes at 1 in the morning just as a young girl was killed I would be asking questions and I would notice if they all of a sudden had one less pair of shoes along with clothes mysteriously disappeared. I think that's why later on he used the shoe covers, he was learning from his mistakes. If they didn't know why did they just walk into that house without invitation and rush him out then move to Hollywood?. They knew he would be at that house because they knew he was going to confess to the girls father, what other explanation do you have for just walking into someone else's home like that without even knocking and waiting to be let in?.

@@killercat1981 exactly.. serial killers always grow and evolve- and those shoe covers are are perfect example of that. His parents had to have noticed he was either missing his shoes or that he had bloody shoes and clothes when he came back from the first murder. It would be extremely hard to hide everything. And the fact that they burst in like that just proved that they were fully aware that they knew he murdered their daughter. Otherwise, why on earth would they have done that? They wouldn’t have.. if he was innocent.

@@PiXie232 his Father probably was more afraid the guy was going to tell on them for tying him up and locking him in a closet for days at a time..

you look kinda like Jinx 💙

Who is we? Do you have a turd in your pocket?

Um excuse me are you flirting with my man??? U betta back off !!

I'm sorry to hear you are going through a tough time, and I really hope things get better for you! Have a wonderful day :) xo

@@paigeb1318 that’s so kind, thanks!

@@conniezarzar ❤

Hang on it gets better 🙏♥️👍

I hope things have got better for you since you made this comment 😊

Big fan of your channel! It's fun to see you here too!!!

Also big fan of your channel. You rock!

It tickles me that 2 of my fave channels watch each other...i have no clue why but it does...we need a Yergy ..Drewby...oir Mike crossover xxx

@@staceyann1180 I'm gonna have to check the channel out. Never heard of it

@@keeper6458 You should! They do excellent work but the cases they cover are really very sad, so prepare yourself for that first!

The term "Mansion Lamps" or "Mansion Peepers" is older than Mike O himself....

​@@ElaAusDemTal Manson, as in Charles Manson

@@ElaAusDemTal It’s corrrctly Manson Lamps. It was a line from the Sopranos describing the dead, murderous eyes of Tony Soprano’s sister’s then-boyfriend (can’t recall the name rn. Richie?)

What about his son Andrew

was there son living with Michael and his wife

@Kimberly Hasson I think I've seen a comment of yours before. I'm sorry that you're dealing with such an awful health condition. I wish you joy, peace, and healing. Saw a love movie once where both leads had that condition. It was very good. Yeah, Mike's videos give me comfort, despite the subject matter. Not only is he interesting and a great story teller, but his genuine, kind, and lovable personality just makes the world better. It's great to find something reliably good to look forward to, that temporarily distracts from the difficulties of life, and gives us a moment of relief.

His channel is definitely one of my favourites and I love his sarcasm especially the life insurance boogie 🤣hope you stay well 👍🇬🇧

Hi Kimberly. I love Mike's channel and his manner too. I don't have what you have, but I'm long-term terminal with MCAS (unless it decides to not do the long-term thing) and fully empathise. There are days I can do a bit of exercise, laundry and cook and there are days that leave me unable to get out of bed due to fatigue or not breathing very well at all. Much love to you. Quality channels like this are an absolute life saver, especially as, with my condition being set off with fragrance, most who I thought were friends have left. It's less lonely watching friendly people like this. I love the facts he digs ups and presents with great logic too, like on the Elisa Lam case that others want to turn into something that is hurtful to the family. Anyhoo, I hope you're having a good week. xxx

Puke.

@@bunnymad5049 I hope you don't mind if I say an extra prayer for you and Kimberly. Sending much love and healing prayers out to both of you. ❤️

Means a lot to read that, thank you!

@@ThatChapter No Thank you Mike! ❤️

@@ThatChapter Mike only replies to the ladies, hey hey

It's because they're inherently weak. It takes a weak man to take out his anger and frustrations on others.

@@chemistryofquestionablequa6252 or does it...?

@@chemistryofquestionablequa6252 -especially those smaller, weaker than themselves.

@@nickyblue4866 yes. Weak people take out on others the things they’re not capable of dealing with themselves, especially emotions

@@dmreddragon6 almost EXCLUSIVELY those smaller and weaker than themselves. Easy kills, especially the guys who go after people on the edges of society.

I just had some tacos!

@@ThatChapter How awesome is that?!? Not quite as awesome as a Like and reply from you good sir!!

I don't know, there are just far too many psychopaths that have been horrifically abused as children. I mean, almost all. Sure there are a few that weren't abused that still become psychopaths, but it's like over 90%. And remember not all psychopaths kill, some are just horribly abusive husbands/wives, abuse their children, act as horrible bosses, become troublesome neighbors, or just cause trouble to those around them. I know a guy whose brother is diagnosed psychopath, he's a raving alcoholic and drug addict with more than a dozen felonies, and my friend and I believe if he hadn't spent most of his life in prison he would probably have killed someone by now. But he hasn't. And I agree with you, abuse doesn't make someone a psychopath, but I think is makes certain people, with certain mental traits, for sure. But what do I know, I'm just a small country bird lawyer.

Crazy! What was the killers name? Id like to read up on this

@@NotoriousEmu Randy Shea Gardner

@@staceywilson8901 thanks! I hadn't heard of it either.

*he's rainbows and shamrocks, we all know.*

I love Mike and this channel. But he's not curing cancer. He's not picking kids up from school or making us all c*m. Don't put pressure on him. He's just a dude. A cool dude. But just a dude.

@@JamesHeinrich-vk7vz You never know what kind of bizarre trauma someone else has had to endure, and often they somehow blame themselves. Sometimes a story about someone else's trauma actually helps others by making them feel like maybe they are not as crazy as they themselves think they are. It is strangely validating to hear that someone else has had to deal with similar craziness because it makes you feel less alone while trying to deal with your own demons.

@@sharronbrown9182 orrr hasn't had to endure. ya don't know either. we can just simply enjoy his work, and our own personal perception of it.

I concur.

Thank you! Appreciate that

Always uplifting to see another That Chapter upload. He's built such a great community of true crime folk who can come together to honor victims, call out criminals and have a wee chuckle at the brutal irony of life.

@@mrs.h2725 so well said:)♥️

@@ThatChapter I appreciate you. Since the first time I watched your videos, back when you were pretty new, I immediately appreciated your genuine, kind, and very likable personality. I love your humor best when you are not trying and just being your own subtle, sarcastic, excellent self. Your storytelling and research is excellent. I look forward to your videos, and you never fail to make life just a little bit brighter, despite the subject matter. If I had one request I would just request more cat cameos. I love your intro and outro, the music, your personality, and if I was in your area I would buy you a coffee or a drink of your choice. Some people act awkward about things, but you are just a very likable person. Your personality shines through, and though we are all strangers, you feel like a friend. Your storytelling gives a moment of relief and is always something to look forward to. And even though you probably regret the first time that you told us that you love us, it oddly just makes a person feel cared for in a world that can be quite harsh. Thank you for that. I know some people think that people who love a stranger must be somewhat bent, but we're just humans appreciating another human who happens to be of obviously excellent character. Thank you and have a great day

Mike don’t mess about Dutchie

Sounds good to me!

@@ThatChapter ladies man

@@stephaniecoomey2356 What can we say, Mike knows the ladies want true crime

Probably didn't want anyone to know about their abuse of him.