I don’t get how her adopted parents was okay with her marrying her bio father that gave her up for adoption. Everyone failed this young lady and all this is sick. I can’t believe this was real

the way an 11 year old was like 🤨 and far too many people weren’t

The fact that he told his kids not to tell anyone at school because they would get made fun of” just proves that he knows how wrong what he’s doing is!!!

even the 11 year old knew it was fucked up …

The diary was so heartbreaking :( Like a literal 11 y/o is seeing what is happening and wondering what is going on. This is such a disgusting case.

I feel so bad for the daughter. Based on her diary entry she’s gonna need years of therapy (and it doesn’t even begin to cover the abuse the dad and apparently Katie put her through) 🤯 So much negligence here

The fact that he offed himself and doesn't get to live with the consequences makes me ill.

And I thought I’ve heard it all

I'm still surprised that Katie's adoptive parents basically gave up and decided that it was ok to marry her biological dad and have his kid. It's extremely fucked up; if I was in this situation, my dad would be fighting me tooth and nail to keep this separate fr

I get Alyssa was happy to see Katie again but it’s hard for me to wrap my head around allowing Steven who she knew was abusive to be with him all the time. But I guess she thought it’ll be okay because Katie knew the circumstances of her adoption and was 18 :/

The part that stuck with me the most was thinking about how the dad victimized and groomed Alyssa at a young age, then his daughter at about that same age.. He has a type and it’s so disgusting. I’m pretty speechless about the whole ending but I truly hope the other 2 daughters find healing and safety.

The baby shaking in the bathtub, covered in urine...this is one of the most upsetting, tragic and traumatising things I've ever heard or seen. These poor children. I hate Stephen, and I hate Alyssa, too.

the family wedding photo made me cry so hard from all the rage i felt towards her adoptive parents, like i feel SO bad for katie she could've gone places if another family adopted her.

My only question is why the mom allowed her long lost daughter to move back into the house/family for a year after saving her all those years ago.

The abuse of babies enrages me. I just cannot fathom hurting a baby like that. 🤬 This is why we need strong social safety nets for women trying to leave abusive relationships with their kids. A lot of times people are trapped because they can't afford to leave or have anyone to watch their kids.

Disgusting. I absolutely agree that Steven was VERY mentally ill. If he were put away years before when he tried to murder Katie as a baby, none of this terrible mess would’ve happened.

OMG HOW CAN A FATHER SLEEP WITH HIS BIOLOGICAL DAUGHTER. IT is mind blowing. Its wrong PERIOD, no one should ever be having a sexual relationship with a family member EVER. There are millions of people out there that you can marry and have kids with for the love of God haha.

This is one of the most messed up cases ever. I can’t believe how many people failed Katie. So much unnecessary loss that could have been avoided if the adults protected the children

My heart dropped and shattered when you said how he killed his small baby boy. An innocent little soul. It makes me so angry.

the lawyer saying they had never known each other before is wrong actually, because he knew her as a baby. abused her as a baby!

The adoptive parents were crazy to accept it, but the court was crazier. Like I'm sorry they didn't even do anything to prevent him from seeing her.

To all the ppl that defended this relationship and paid for the bail go fund me, I hope you’re happy with the terrible decision you made and to whoever started the go fund me, honestly, I hope karma does it work on you

This would've never happened if Alyssa just never had Katie come back at all, she knew of the abuse going on.....its mindblowing

any one who wants to find their biological parents should do so with a lot of caution in mind. most kids aren't put up for adoption for any good reasons. that is, usually there's some pretty bad circumstances surrounding why a child is put up for adoption, ranging from the mother being too young and unable to care for her child on her own to the mother being in an out-right abusive or other wise totally messed up situation. those who were adopted really have to keep this in mind. if you want to connect with your biological parents or family, before you go introducing your self to them, whether over the internet or in person, DO YOUR RESEARCH. find out all you can about them first; go to the local police, find any and all records of them, find out if they were in prison, if they have a history of drug abuse, if they were accused of committing crimes, etc. know who they are BEFORE you go meeting with them. and if you MUST see them in person, do NOT tell them who you are until you're sure they're decent people. just become part of the local scene, and acquaint your self with them. make friends with them. but do NOT tell them who you are specifically until you're absolutely sure they're normal. and if some thing about them seems off, or if they seem a little weird, just pack up and go back home, with OUT telling them who you really are. and also -- what ever you do, do NOT go moving in with them. stay at a hotel or some thing.

commenting a minute into the video. I’m 19 I cannot imagine dating a 14-year-old let alone hanging around one we legit would have nothing in common

Steven reminds me of my own father. I know Alyssa was also a victim of abuse, but I just can't fathom why she would continue to put her children in danger?

People underestimate how manipulative family members can be

Hey Hailey! Can you do the case of Elisabeth Fritzl? It’s about a woman who was held hostage by her father in her family basement for over 20 years, and how she gave birth to 7 kids that belonged to her own father. All the while her family, besides her dad, don’t know where she is.

He hated cats. That tells me everything I need to know about him. Also, now I have even more reason to give up hope on humanity because the people around them supported them being together and those fucked up individuals online who supported it too. Disgusting. The fact that it happened in my state just amplifies everything.

The diary entry is so heartbreaking. she really adored Katie despite the confusion of the situation

The most disappointing part of all of this is the adoptive parents.. how can you not be filled with absolute rage? This is disgusting and disturbing!

As a survivor of a DV relationship. You dont go into the relationship knowing they will be abusive. They are sweet in the beginning than they start to show their true colors. When you noticed things arent how it use to be in the beginning its already too late to "leave". My ex DV partner would show up to my house early in the day or late in the night if i were to leave the relationship. There was always a threat, its not easy to leave. They would often use the unalive card. There is a lot to it, more than most survivors would share from ptsd.

♥️ Thanks for covering Katies story, I remember this story. An unfortunate tragic ending, for everyone involved.

This case is so absurd, people are way too "accepting" there are times you have to drawn a god damn line!

I already knew that story, guess Bailey or someone told about this. But what still shocked me the most is, his mother referring the daughter to the police as his wife. Like accepting this BS. Like omg. And this story is so disgusting and so terrible, this made me sick to my stomach.

It feels like both Alyssa and Katie were failed by everyone around them. Why didn’t Alyssa’s family report her as kidnapped (as that’s what it would legally be considered… Alyssa was a minor, below the age of consent in both Texas and New York, and she was taken across state lines.) Why didn’t they alert anyone that their daughter was a victim of stat rape? And for Katie, she got out (I’m curious as to how, as you normally have to have both parents sign their rights away but maybe Steven willingly did since he was so annoyed by baby Katie) and then got pulled back in. Alyssa should’ve travelled to HER, not the other way around, knowing how Steven was. I also don’t get how she felt okay with the idea of Katie living with them, given Steven tried to kill her and Alyssa was almost never home… Also, the police really fucked up. Yes, Katie was legally an adult, but barely and Steven was her father; they should’ve been able to see that there was power and manipulation at play, thus should’ve protected Katie. I agree with Alyssa that Bennet shouldn’t have been left in Steven’s mom’s care. Not only does it give Steven the opportunity to see his child bred of incest, but Grace was literally at the wedding… she was an accomplice to incest. Not saying she should’ve faced charges (the woman was 72..), but she shouldn’t have gotten custody of her grandson/great grandson. This has to be one of the most fucked up cases I’ve ever heard about.

im honestly just shocked at katie. like… you knew everything and still chose to take his side, still chose to go through with everything, and still crossed that line? idk man shits fucked.

This case is so gross 🤮.

I understand how Alyssa must have been so happy to reunite with her daughter after years of abuse, but why would you let her in to you house with the guy that almost killed her? Wouldn’t she be more protective of her daughter? I don’t want to judge because I have no idea of what went through her mind, but if someone abused even my dog, I wouldn’t let them be a cm near it. What a tragedy 💔

poor baby bennet! can‘t imagine how anybody can do anything to a little helpless baby 😞

Alyssa was an idiot. There are resources available to women and men in DV situations. There is NO WAY I'd leave my daughter with a man I knew damn well was abusive. NO WAY. I'm sorry. But she could have prevented every bit of this.

Such a sad case and story, thank you for covering it

The entire family was off. Both sets of parents and the daughter included. All of it was sick.

This world is so sick. It’s rare that I’m surprised by degeneracy in this day and age but I’m truly shocked, disgusted and horrified.

if a man is willing to date you when your 15, is that not a huge red flag? you were in “love” but that older man does not see love. he sees the fact that he’s able to fulfill his sick fantasies and have sexual relations with a CHILD. and with consent?… that’s all he saw. he didn’t love her. she was being abused before she even saw it.

I heard this case before and I'm still mad at her adopted family and her bio dad family. Because it's their fault that she is gone, the adopted dad and the baby

It’s always “he would never do that to me, he’s changed” until it does. Alyssa was looking out for Katie when she warned her bc she knew how he was

It’s crazy how none of this would’ve happened if 2 parents just monitored the internet use of their 15 year old daughter. Or just took the time to teach her about internet safety and online predators before allowing her to use public forums.

There is a condition called genetic sexual attraction…..this happens in cases where siblings are reunited or a mother and a son or father and daughter …..it’s a psychological disorder……it happened in my family between my biological brother and my biological sister…..we were all adopted out separately so we didn’t grow up with each other…..it didn’t last long apparently it never does

I was a witness to my mom in abusive relationship as well as a victim I in turn as a teenager chose the same type. When I had my baby and he tried it in front of my child that was it. I will never allow anyone to hurt my baby’s or display any type of aggression in front of my kids. I don’t understand how these monsters get away with this

Watched a lot of true crime videos but never heard of this. Thank you for sharing it. I feel like everyone involved was at fault except the poor baby and the 2 younger sisters. Law enforcement failed. Alyssa failed, Steven failed ( The most) Denise/Katie failed and even her adoptive parents failed. This case is so... I don't even know.....

Nah, everyone dropped the ball on this one. Crazy story! 😮

The adoptive parents sicken me🤢

I’m not taking the due justice from this case, but I cannot stress enough how many men that are exactly like this, and living among us. They’re usually very good at putting on a mask out in public, and showing their true hatred and evil within their own walls. I pray for all children that are going through this. I myself went through a similar situation, down the the man sleeping on my floor one morning when I woke up after arguing with my mother. They weren’t a father, but a boyfriend of my mother. Be very careful who you allow around your children, no matter who it is. Better to ALWAYS be safe rather than sorry. My deepest condolences to every single innocent individual in this case, especially Katie/Denise

I've heard this story before and the whole thing is just cursed. I dunno how else to explain it.😢

Not sure if this has already been mentioned in any of the comments (also I am not adopted so please lmk if I get anything wrong here) but I’ve heard that it’s actually common for biological family that were separated when one or both parties were very young, to develop romantic feelings for each other! It’s kind of like that “it feels like I’ve known you my whole life”, infatuation type of love. That said - it is NOT common or normal for the people around them to condone and support the romantic relationship! Everyone in this story (barring the children, and maybe even Katie) were just straight up wrong and beyond fucked up!

it’s so disgusting how katie agreed to it though while the mom was working who knows what they would do 🤢

Its high time people took responsibility of their actions regardless of trauma ,Alyssa too failed her children

If ‘ I don’t give a damn’ was a police force… it’s the one that failed that beautiful baby and Katie. Whatever jurisdiction this took place in needs to be investigated.

When even an eleven year old knows you’re “relationship” is messed up.

i think you meant to put Steven Pladl instead of Anthony. Very confusing

Thank you for being so respectful to the struggle of being in DV relationships. I herd this case from another KZfaqr and it was unsetting just how judgmental and higher then thou they came off with that aspect V-V

This case is so heartbreaking and insane story so tragic, thank you Hailey for covering it ❤️❤️

This is Sick!! It really makes me wonder if he was molesting his other daughters. Also ur husband puts ur daughter in a cooler and u don’t have him arrested or take ur daughter and leave him? If I was in that situation I would of had him arrested and taken my daughter and left him. I never would of giving her up for adoption and stayed with him. I think all these adults need to get their heads examined. And those children need serious therapy. So sad.

Alyssa is just as warped as Steven. I want to feel empathetic but she repeatedly put all her kids lives at stake. Hell even Alyssa's parents had some guilt - you let your kid run away? At least make the effort to get Steven's name& face out there

I just found you and you speak so well and fluent. I love the tone you keep and you told some parts I’ve never heard before. Love it. Keep up the awesome work

I am so sorry, but this is the most WTF story. You discover your father tried to kill you as a baby... and you.... fall in love with him? So much of this story is beyond any evil you can imagine, but I have to question many of the judgements and decisions made here... freaking hell.

Thank you for mentioning how and why it is so hard to leave a violent relationship. There is absolutely no reason to question her actions or victim blame her. The Reddit post says it best!

wtf how on EARTH were her adopted parents okay with their marriage?? there's no fucking excuse because they could have gone to the police and told them that they lied on their certificates and try to get a court ordered dna test to prove they're related. every adult in Katie's life absolutely failed her and led her down the path to being abused and becoming an abuser herself. I know technically Katie was an adult when this all started happening but mentally at 18 you're still in that fresh out of high school mind set and have little to know knowledge of how the real world works and what people are truly capable of, and most likely have no idea for what red flags to look for or how to realize someone is grooming/gaslighting you, and THEN on top of that her adoptive parents are giving the okay to marry him so even though she at least knows the basic law of "incest is wrong" her family being ok with it probably further convinced her of the lie she was probably being told of "its okay for us to do it because our love is real" or some other bs. Like how are you supposed to come to a realization that the situation you're in is fucked up if everyone around you acts like it isnt? Also not surprised they had a lot of local support for their relationship North Carolina and a lot of other southern states are still grossly okay with incest like I know people like to make jokes about incest being common in the south but unfortunately those jokes didn't just come from nowhere

In the title, did you mean Steven Pladl, or Anthony Fusco?

😳 Marriage to your dad is absolutely NOT legal in Marylaand, DC or VA in case anyone is wondering... maybe Florida, but not the DMV.

So many people involved in this story (mainly Steven of course) failed Katie :( just sad and disturbing from start to finish

Unpopular opinion here: I dont feel bad for katie at all... She was old enough to understand how wrong this was, hell, an eleven year old knew. That eleven year old also grew up with way more abuse than katie and even she had some common sense. Katie was older than Allyssa when she made these choices. Not to mention, in the diary, the child mentions how katie started telling her to "get the f**k up." Yeah... Sounds like katie was consciously abusive too... I dont feel bad for her at all...

Hailey, I wanted to tell you how amazing you are. I noticed that you avoid using words that could be offensive or hurtful. You're so thoughtful & you show consideration by not saying words like "retarded" or "sexual assault". I must say, context matters. It plays a big role in determining the meaning & intention behind words. The real ones know the intention behind your words & feel comfortable with the context in which they are used! We are not offended by you saying what was said! I see your path being paved with even more achievements. May your hard work be rewarded! ❤️

thank you so much for doing this case. I saw a true crime video on a popular channel where this woman literally bashed katie's mom for staying and it was just so much victim blaming going on in the video that i turned it off and I couldn't finish the video and never knew how it ended. thank you for handling this with so much care

Katie was wild for actively being into her dad.

What a sick relationship . A father married his own daughter ? How it possible ? I wish court get a chance to punish those both sick monster !!! I wonder and shocked to know the adopted parents was OK with that illegal relationship ? Omg how in the world people can even think about it ? All of those are too much sick !!! Shame on them

she gave technically birth to her brother...

You posted just in time for me to do my daily clean up the house with my headphones on

i literally forgot this ended in a murder while watching this the whole story is so wild

havent even watched yet and im already horrified

I subscribed when you had 20k subscribers and I am so happy for you almost being at a million! You deserve it ❤

This is the most gross, horrible , discussing case I’ve ever heard involving 2 different families , who are not so bright, stupid decisions that cost their lives, very dumb on both parts, the only innocent people are the 2 daughters !!

I'm so glad you I found you. You have great content and your voice is soothing without any vocal fry. I'd even go so far as to say you've had elocution lessons. Truly beautiful. I'm 53 studied forensics and have been obsessed with true crime since I was15. If you have any old cases and can't find something I may know. I see people on here making simple mistakes with bio or what really happened. It always helps to ask someone who lived in the era.

This is 100% the craziest thing I have ever heard! Your own Daddy, your own child! Disgusting!!

Finally I’m early! I love your vids keep up the great work your voice is so soothing on the ears 🍎❤️

This is the craziest story. I still can’t believe it’s true 😞

I remember watching an episode of law and order:svu, there’s a syndrome where children who have been adopted find their biological parents and end up romantically falling for them (usually daughters and fathers)

I don’t know how I’ve never found this channel, but I’m glad I did today! Love your voice 😊

even though I've heard all of these documentaries already but I still watch your videos because your story telling is top tier.

I was adopted at birth in 1974, & raised by a single, gay man. My mother had married a man well before I was born, & they had a daughter 5 years before I was born, & he then left her & vanished. She had an affair with a married man & I was the result of that. She had already lost custody of her first child, to be raised by another family member, & so by the time she was due to have me, she knew she still wasn't capable of being a parent. The deal she & my adoptive father came up with was that for the 15 yrs of my life we would have no contact, but anytime after that I could contact her & she agreed to answer. When I was 17, & in a lot of trouble, my adoptive father suggested I go meet her. I met her, my older half sister & my biological father. It was not a positive experience & although she wanted me to come stay with her the next summer, I didn't think that was a good plan at all. I've had some interactions with her & my sister, mostly negative, & my bio father, who I never had contact with again, died on my bday several years ago.

Hello really love all the videos you ❤do. I had heard of this case but loved to listen to your spin on this story. Thank you that poor baby dying for nothing. That man was insane to do that marriage.

Just found your channel this is so well done. Sad story but glad I found you Hailey.

I always liked the way you describe the people you talk about like you know them personally or you used to know them just makes me wanna listen more

I've heard this story a thousand times and every time I'm equally baffled

Girl your videos always come at just the right time I swear 😂

i feel no sympathy for anyone besides the kids and katie. yes alyssa was a dv victim but it took her bio daughter who she allowed to be abused, to start dating her bio father for her to leave. that was the turning point? some part of me thinks it could be some sort of jealousy? it could be maybe she saw herself in katie and saw her getting groomed and that's what it took but she could've prevented this entire thing. the kids were all stuck in the middle and katie was absolutely a victim of everything. she was taken away from a horrible environment and unwittingly returned to that same place. it should be on her adoptive parents to educate her on the reason she was taken away and maybe if they believe anthony changed then potentially allow visitation but not allow her to move in and definitely not be okay with the marriage. they should have fought so hard to get katie out of that situation even if it meant katie hated them and believed they were the mean parents keeping her from love. you would rather be hated with her safe than be loved with her abused. i'm glad alyssa is speaking up abt dv even if it's late. i hope she was able to reconcile with her own family and is able to raise her children in peace and safety. i wish katie a positive healing journey, i hope she's able to forgive herself and move on. rip baby bennett.

i just started listening to this in spotify and now you uploaded here hahah!

hearing some of these cases, it always surprises me with how delusional the bystanders are and how this whole thing could've been prevented if katies parents or stevens parents would've reported it especially katies parents given the fact her dad had some sort of law enforcement background, but even then, it doesn't take someone with a law enforcement background to tell that the relationship needed to be stopped and steven needed to be arrested.

Heartbreaking, that poor innocent sweet little baby😭😩 nothing was his fault, he deserved so much more, especially considering his circumstance, but regardless too