Glad there are still people out there that are fighting the good fight. Thank you for service, and holding these people accountable for their horrendous actions. You are truly an inspiration.

While experiencing her worst pain, she calmed her little sister. She was a brave big sister, respect.

I think it's horrible that they gave full custody to an alcoholic mother over a stable loving father. So many things went wrong here and led to this horrible crime. :(

How on earth did she have this level of strength? She certainly didn’t inherit it from her mother. It’s amazing.

I hope the mother was punished as well, she choose her addiction over her children, and one list her life because of it. Never bring just anyone around your children, and never ever leave you’re children with anyone! What a brave little girl, and very strong woman the oldest was and is. Your sister is always with you, and proud of the work you continue to do.

So … CPS failed at their job to protect these children. It’s sickening to me to think this whole thing could have been avoided.

Not mentioned in this video is that just last year, Sayeh was named lead investigator on a case where a school principal was accused of sexually abusing students. She's really gone on to save lives. Edited to add: The trial for that principal started this week, I think. It's local news for me, so I'll try to edit this comment when the verdict is in. Final Edit: The jury found him guilty of 46 out of 50 charges including sexual assault and endangering of a minor. The maximum sentence is 20 years in prison (I have no idea if that’s per conviction or for all charges at once).

The fact that she became a state trooper made me tear up. No innocent child has to go through this.

Her mother betrayed her, a family court judge failed her, a CPS officer failed her. But, her strength, courage and loving father let her be a child again and live a full happy life.

What an absolute failure of a mother. This is such a horrible and heart-wrenching case, and I genuinely hope this guy rots in hell for what he did.

As a single mother of two girls, the only thing I can say is: NEVER TRUST PEOPLE AROUND YOUR CHILDREN. Sometimes you might think you're sacrificing your youth and missing a lot outside, but there's nothing worth more than being with your children and seeing them grow.

I feel bad for Sarah . She deserved to live. She was just a kid who had her whole life ahead of her.

As someone who also did everything to shield their little sister from abuse as children, this one really choked me up. What a strong little girl.

What about the mother? She deserves to rot in jail too!! She did absolutely nothing knowing that her so called "boyfriend" was assaulting her child!! Taking her into the room alone. What do these selfish, heartless mother's end up with full custody? When they don't even wanna take care of there own children!! Especially when the Father is fighting for custody.!!

How I wish the father would of had custody of his kids 😢 the mother is a monster to expose them to such danger. She is so brave to have made it through that nightmare!

As she described what Ray did to her and the last moments of her little sister’s life, tears rolled down my cheeks. How can one be so evil ?! Glad she avenged her little sister and lives the way she does now. I’m sure there isn’t a day that goes by where she’s not thinking of her sister. She’s living for herself and her sister.

I absolutely love that Ray had to sit there and watch a 9 year old child that he thought he had for sure killed seal his fate in that courtroom.

I'm so proud of the woman she became. Rip to the young child who never got the chance to grow up.

I respect how she makes sure to include her sister saying "WE made this happen", putting an end to it.

As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse by a parent and it was my responsibility to keep my younger two siblings safe. The part during the raped when she was telling her sister it was going to be ok and that it's almost over. Was incredibly triggering memories I didn't know I had. I welcome these chances to grow.

I was only 20 with a new born when I became a single mom, and I never left my daughter alone with anyone or let anyone change her diapers. Women please love your babies enough to keep them safe

That monster may have been physically stronger than her, but her psychological and emotional strength at just 8 shows how much of a coward he is compared to her. It's so amazing to see what she has become and how many lives she will continue to save despite her terrible hardship. Such an inspiration!

Children services failed them, the courts sometimes give the mom preference. The dad should’ve been awarded custody, such a sad case. She was brave for her sister, RIP Sara.

if only there were something worse than jail...

RIP Sarah, if you watch over your sister she’s a strong, strong woman and I’m so proud of her for all she did ❤

Most people who survive things like this don’t think they had any reason to survive, but this girl says, “I lived so it would never happen again.” That’s good to hear

Holy cow. I'm crying. This is beyond moving. Her sister has to be so proud of her. That couple who helped her are amazing, RIP to her poor sister, and it's such a shame the dad didn't get custody of the kids especially with the mom at the time being in such an unstable unhealthy household situation. Man these cases break my heart and move me so much through a rollercoaster of emotions. That girl went thru so much crap and she has pushed thru, survived, and thrived to now help her community. Wow. She's so impressive. Sending my love and utmost respect.

I'm crying so hard. What a strong brave smart lil girl she was. She's destined to be an officer. What a hero. And rest in peace precious Sarah.

The end! I literally burst crying when she said she is now a trooper. This is such a heartbreaking story but the end is so so damn beautiful it truly is fascinating. She didn't let this take her down. She made something out of it. For her sister. I watched so many crime docus in over a decade but this one truly touched me. I wish her and her dad AND the couple who saved her nothing but the best in this world.

What an incredibly brave story. Her mother deserved a similar punishment for child endangerment. RIP Sara.

The court unfortunately tends to side with the mother in custody cases. There are so many horrible mothers that obtain custody.

Much love to the couple that found her, and did everything right to make sure she had the best chance to survive.

I hope the mother was jailed for her incompetence and neglect of her children.

As an older brother of two, I feel her pain. This is got to be one of my worst fears, so thank you Seyah Rivazfar for your service and your incredible bravery.

What a monsters: the mother and the killer. So glad she has her dad.

I can’t believe that some people do this horrible shit. CPS failed to protect them, which is horrible. No kid or minor in general should live through this.

She had to take the role of a mother at such a young age. It's amazing how she never lost hope. She's such a strong woman.

September 22, 2022 34 years later. This little girl is still a hero and probably saved others from meeting her same fate. Sayeh is a hero.

How such a "mother" can get full custody?? Unbelievable

I love how this channel highlights the survivors and shows how they’re living today, especially those giving back to the community to protect it in ways they weren’t protected. The system failed me so I work as a teacher to help the kids that need it.

I can’t stop crying, this girl is the definition of the word BRAVERY. I will never forget this as long as I live.

She is the definition of strength. Wow. What a badass she's become.

Sayeh became a state trooper. She protected Sara as long as and the best she could. Then she continues to protect everyone else she can. Sayeh is an angel on earth and her little sister an angel above..

Sayeh is truly a hero. She was forced to grow up so young and endure the worst things a child could go through and yet she stood up to her monster. She still continues to help others to this day, so much strength.

Hearing her sister was killed just made me cry. Those poor girls.

What happened to their mother? I certainly hope she was charged with the many crimes she committed against her children.

My blood ran cold. I had a similar upbringing in the 80s. One of my friends lost her life. The moms left for bars, and would let ANYONE watch their kids, as long as they could party. I'm not as strong as Sayeh. I retreated from the world. I commend all she has done for society. Standing Ovation*

Absolutely blown away by her strength, courage, and resolve, but absolutely heartbroken that she should ever have to display those things in the first place. 💔 Rest in peace, Sarah. 🕊

What about the "mother" who brought all of this into her innocent children's lives? Bringing random men home at all hours of the night and giving them free reign over her kids. Leaving her children ALONE with these strangers and turning her head when this man would take her daughter to be alone with him. She is just as guilty and yet we hear nothing about any legal action being taken against her. Exactly why was she awarded custody in the first place? I will never understand.

She was so brave. She avenged her sister’s death and she has saved so many more. She was so brave to be able to testify right in front of him and it’s even more amazing that she doesn’t have deep, deep self destructive issues from everything she went through. I was molested by my father and struggle a ton and she had to deal with even worse. And her poor, poor dad. Those kids should have been with him and he had to be devastated at being prevented from being able to protect those kids.

After everything, she's still fighting and putting monsters away as a police officer, g'on girl, we are with you ❤️

Wow this had me in tears. I cannot imagine the horror those poor babies were subjected to. Incredible what she’s done with her life against those odds 😭😭😭

The mom(if you can call her that) should've been charged too. It was her fault Sayah and Sara went through such a horrible thing. RIP Sara

What happened to the mother? She is responsible for what happened to the children. I really hope that she is behind bars for neglecting her children in such a bad way.

I don’t know if she is reading this, but you are a lot of peoples inspiration/hero including me ❤

It’s 100% all the moms fault I’m just completely appalled that she had to go through this and the abuse at home. Just terrible

I’ve become pretty desensitized to true crime but this one has tears flowing from my eyes. How dare such a brutal horrible monster put his disgusting hands on such beautiful innocent girls. Truly wishing he suffers for this life and the next one. Bless little Sayeh’s heart. She’s truly remarkable.

It's shocking she was so conditioned to accept his abuse that she didn't cry out to the truck that passed by "HELP! HE'S NOT MY DAD! HELP!" This is a warning to all the desperate #singlemothers- put your kids before your dating life.

What a marvellous woman she has become. She suffered so much terror, pain and heartache in her young life. She's become a symbol of hope, kindness and understanding. Her little sister would be so proud of her.

Some addicts and alcoholics should be sentenced to mandatory treatment. The mother was abusing the kids. This is criminal

She outlived the ordeal to seal the fate of her abuser and her sister's killer, and then, when she grove up, she continued to protect the vulnerable. Just WOW!!!

The fact this girl even made it that far is a miracle and i feel so bad for her i hope she is doing way better and is under REAL care

This little girl is so strong. After being assaulted and watched her sister die she still had the courage to get him the stuff he deserved. ❤️

This is the part of alcoholic mom's I fricking can't stand! The filth they drag around the kids! It never matters to them but they'll scream the loudest about all they give up for the kids and blame them. The kids are worth to much welfare so they never give them up! To me the worst part is the kids who live through it always continue to love the mom.

As the oldest sister of two, this story breaks my heart. If my little sister or brother were taken like this, I honestly don't know what I'd do. I'm glad he got the death penalty. He never hurt another child again.

Her level of bravery at the age of 8 is out of this world! Sarah is your guardian angel, and you are the guardian angel to those people whom you have helped and will help in the future 💖🫶 God bless your strong heart!

she probably saved his little brothers life too.

She was incredibly brave at such a young age and keeps being so. She was able to transform unimaginable trauma into strenght. She deserves a lot of happyness!

What a badass human being. The bravery and strength is incredible.

I’m speechless and crying like a baby. Thank You so much for being so brave to share this story. May your precious sister RIP. That man was a monster and you slayed the giant with your strength.

It breaks my heart that she had to endure that. I can't even imagine the survivors guilt she feels.

I know what it's like to be a scared little girl on a stand putting someone away. I was molested by my grandfather on my mom's side. This girl went through way worse than I did though and I'm so proud of her for all she was able to do. That's one tough kid ❤️

This is definitely a case that shows why mothers don’t deserve to always have the children. It’s awful how mother so easily just get custody even if their awful people and this has ended in so many abuse Cases and murders

SHES SO STRONG!!!! I WISH HER BABY SIS WAS STILL ALIVE 🥺🥺🥺🥺she’s been through so much! I wish her nun but the best, she deserves nothing but happiness and hope. May God continue to bless her and protect her ❤️

My respect for this woman. As an older sister myself, I understand her need to protect her little siblings. I can't imagine her pain and trauma from that horrible crime

Sayeh is an inspiration to me and probably everyone else who watches this, but especially for children who have had to grow up too fast, children failed by parents who became protectors themselves, and children victimized by predators and sworn to secrecy. I would like to shake her hand someday. What a terrible introduction she was given to this world. She learned about the worst experiences life has to offer right out of the gate, and she powered on through them with righteous spiritual love. I am however saddened to think of how much stress she has to manage in the aftermath. To see her as an adult today, she comes across and healthy, beautiful and strong, with a career and insight, and is a glowing example of healing to me. I know there must've been a process to this place in her life, I'm curious to hear more of her insight into the other side of trauma. Thank you Sayeh for this look into your life, and the resulting hope and love to be found inside of it.

She has the strongest soul ever. Thank you for sharing your story Sayeh. You’re strength is out of this world. ❤️

I saw this girl on a talk show wayyyy back in the late nineties or early 2000’s. She is such an incredible survivor. Her story is so heartbreaking.

Child protective services failed these kids. So heartbreaking, she is one brave girl! Bless her.

I love this channel. You do True Crime right, by focusing on the victims/survivors.

I can’t imagine the pain the little had to go through and it breaks my heart. Any single parents out there, please do everything to protect your children until they can be independent. You have taken them to this world, please be responsible!!

I will never understand how someone can do something disgusting, and cruel to a child!

As the oldest of 5 this absolutely destroys me. I couldn’t imagine losing any of them. That’s such a different pain. She’s so brave and strong.

Just absolutely awful what these two endured at the hands of this monster. DP rightly deserved!! Sara is definitely living on through her sister's determination and spirit. Hope the mom has lived with constant regret and anguish ever since that happened. Anyhow, thanks again for another survivor story -- love these! -- and hope your weekend is off to a great start!!

This is so heartwrenching, I can't hold back my tears, Sarah deserved to live.

My tears 😭 for these 2 girls. The strength for the older sister carried justice through..

This is heartbreaking! Shame on that mom! Poor little girls! What a strong girl for all she went through!! God bless her!!

Poor Sarah. She had to witness the horror Sayeh had to endure and then get killed brutally. My heart breaks. Just horrifying.

This is heartbreaking but this woman is also inspiring. Her intentions are sensible, pure and righteous.

To be unabele to help and having to witness your own sibling get slaughtered while thinking you are going to die aswell like this... is really one of the cruelest experiences human existence has to "offer". This story made me bawl my eyes out.

As an older sister, I cannot imagine the pain that Sayeh must've felt listening to her little sister being murdered and being helpless and not being able to protect her. It makes me sick that people are capable of this. I was sobbing the entire time. God bless her and I hope she lives a wonderful happy life, and that the pain eases.

chills. This case is truly horrific. My heart goes out to the victims

This channel makes me so emotional and amazed at human strength in the face of evil. Great job!

What a remarkable woman. Amazing the strength you have. Thank you for your service. ❤

This is so sad , and just goes to prove how the system yet again failed children . Same with the mother . They’ve got reports of cigarette burns and bruises on the children and didn’t do a thing . God helped this child get thru that excruciating pain she went though . I’m glad she was able to get her justice especially for her little sister . My heart goes out to her and my condolences to her & her family . ❤️

So happy to see she gets married in two days. To have such strength as a child and to not go in the direction of self destruction is something most people don’t have. This story will stick with me forever.

I have a lil sis. I'm extremely protective of her. I can't imagine how much pain Sayeh went through. Knowing her sister needs help but was not being able to help her must have been so horrible. Sayeh is a strong warrior, a true survivor and an inspiration

What a compelling show of strength and resolve!! Your story alone will help so many!

This is such a bittersweet story. She is so extremely strong to fight not only for herself to fight to stay alive BUT to make sure her sister got the justice that she deserved!!!! May Sarah’s sweet soul be at peace!! It’s so awesome she grew up to continue the fight as she became a highway patrol!! Good for you girl!! Good for you!! ❤

I am infuriated by mothers like the one in this case who put alcohol and their drunken libidos before their own children. My own mother dealt with this with her drunk of a foster mother and my mom ended up raped and nearly killed by it at 18 months old. From then on she ended up being regularly sexually assaulted by her foster mother’s many one-night stands. I’m not saying that single mothers shouldn’t be allowed to date but they shouldn’t let these people around their children. Pedophiles regularly target single mothers because they want access to the child(ren) and single mothers often let their guards down because they’re lonely and just grateful to find someone who they believe wants them even though they have children. This happened with my mother in the sense that she married my father and willfully conceived me with him in hopes of having a daughter despite the fact that she knew my father was a convicted pedophile. As a result my life was just like hers in the sense that my father sexually abused me from infancy until I was about 13-14 years old. I believe that he sexually assaulted some of my friends but I don’t have any proof. I think my mother was willfully ignorant and was able to remain as such because I didn’t tell her what my dad was doing to me and no other children came forward with accusations so in her mind he was honoring her promise to never reoffend. If you are a single mother and trying to date I plead with you to know your partners inside and out before you even entertain the thought of having them around your children. If you want to just have some fun one-night stands, fine, but don’t bring these people into your house and fall asleep where they can have access to your children. Have the encounters at your partners’ homes, hotel rooms, anywhere but at home if your kids are there. And if you find out your partner is a pedophile, even if they were only ever arrested and charged for it once, don’t believe them when they try to sell you some story about how it was a misunderstanding or how they’ve changed. My father was only ever convicted once but that just meant he was only ever caught once. Once a pedophile, always a pedophile. Some dick is not worth your child’s sanity or possibly even their life. And just because they’re sleeping with you doesn’t mean that they don’t want to hurt your children. To them, sleeping with you is a means to an end. If you value your partner over your children you are scum. You’re as vile as the perpetrator you exposed your kids to.