The Dark and Disturbing Case of Annie Wheeler

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The 19th Century Love Triangle that caused a sensation in late 19th Century USA
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@leesadexter7187 3 ай бұрын

I really like these and the narrator too thank you

@ShirleeKnott 3 ай бұрын

👍

@sassycat6468 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to the world of the awesome BC 👍

@Laceycrochet 3 ай бұрын

Thank you as always BC 👍💜🇬🇧

@littlereddstar5264 3 ай бұрын

That Annie was willing to listen to and even go with Mildred to talk it out with the source of the problem John, speaks volumes of Annie’s character.

@muchtested 3 ай бұрын

It's so sad that type of nice young lady was cheated on.

@SweetChicagoGator 3 ай бұрын

Sound character with a, criminal host amounts to nothing, but death & despair ! 😨

@lonskyland6097 2 ай бұрын

Sad story especially his infidelity and it’s consequences😢😢

@addie_is_me Ай бұрын

I thought that as well. She tried calming nutsy down and seemed to be getting her to go confront the dirtbag, the right target for any anger. It sounds like she was a smart decent woman.

@SweetChicagoGator Ай бұрын

@@addie_is_me Lots of decent, naive people in the world who put themselves out knowingly or unknowingly for duplicitous people."

@ritawing1064 3 ай бұрын

Poor Annie: caught in crossfire of an unbalanced woman and a scoundrel of a man.

@nosphosferaoneeyedcat701 3 ай бұрын

It's sad that even when things were way more taboo, a lot of men still refused to do right back then...

@cherylschantz9893 3 ай бұрын

Did he admit to an affair with Mildred? Or is it possible Mildred made it up?

@LisaNH934 3 ай бұрын

@@cherylschantz9893He admitted it.

@PamelaH_HappyVibes 3 ай бұрын

I love hearing these older stories. They are sad but, they remind us what people before us have been through. Sadly, some things don’t change. ❤

@michelletalbot2281 Ай бұрын

There's a Bible verse that there's nothing new under the sun'...so accurate with your comment honestly. People's pain joy and experiences were just as today. Nothing is different just hid it better

@davidlancaster8152 3 ай бұрын

You can't play with people's hearts. This is the tragic result. John was the catalyst, Annie was the spark and Mildred was dynamite. Incredible illustrations and photos. Heartbreaking story. Thanks BC

@luciebrisson5881 3 ай бұрын

Even today, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness is not easy. Back then, there would have been no relief or shield from the onslaught of emotions. Very sad case. Thank you Brief Case.

@susanbryson753 3 ай бұрын

This tale was truly a terrible tragedy that tainted so many lives. John probably went on with the rest of his life without learning any lesson from his narcissistic behavior. 😢 Thank you, Professor Brief Case, for your brilliant retelling of this crime. Hope you have a wonderful week!!!

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Susan, You too :)

@susanbryson753 3 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial You're welcome. You are incredibly awesome 😎

@cherylschantz9893 3 ай бұрын

Isn’t it possible Mildred never had an affair with John, but obsessed over him?

@marionbowler5440 3 ай бұрын

Dreadfully sad, excellent work, BC. Thank you for sharing. 🌹🍁

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Marion :)

@thejudgmentalcat 3 ай бұрын

It's not a Monday morning without Brief Case, coffee and brekkie ❤

@sapphoslips 3 ай бұрын

Terribly sad story. What a waste of lives!

@nerd26373 3 ай бұрын

We appreciate your dedication and hard work. Keep working hard.

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will

@bobbyrutherford9359 3 ай бұрын

I always look forward to Monday because Brief Case uploads a great case every Monday I also know I am going to enjoy it before I even watch it

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Bobby :)

@judithchaney3744 3 ай бұрын

Me too

@ShadeEmberi 3 ай бұрын

Just because she had a relative who went insane does not mean... Oh... Oh my that is a fair few. Carry on

@lazyhomebody1356 3 ай бұрын

😂

@seandelap8587 3 ай бұрын

I don't have any doubt that Mildred knew exactly what she was doing when she commited the murder

@Sorchia56 3 ай бұрын

I agree! She was mental and evil! Why shoot Annie? It was the fella that mucked about, not Annie. Very sad.

@ohmeowzer1 3 ай бұрын

Agree

@tabithatrimm-hooson4585 3 ай бұрын

Coyanus and Goodenough… what comical names!

@shaunbolton4662 3 ай бұрын

And 'Bugby'!

@garybrockwell2031 3 ай бұрын

We were mad we were sad back then BC? I wouldn't say we're much better today in looking after mental health 🆘😥 thanks for another trip back in our time's ⚖️🇬🇧💯🙏😢

@hobbspitality9739 3 ай бұрын

Crepes, coffee, and Brief Case. Have a beautiful week, everyone.

@prettypuff1 3 ай бұрын

Why am I up as at 5 am Monday? Only Brief Case video

@Menuki 3 ай бұрын

Well, DST sucks because it used to be 4am

@FREEDOMImFree 3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@kathrynbillinghurst188 3 ай бұрын

Ahhh finally…‘let’s see what’s in this ‘brief case!?!’ 😅💛🌼

@hollymorris785 3 ай бұрын

Good morning for a good Brief Case! Thanks!

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Good morning!

@lisetteeliseparis7070 3 ай бұрын

Morning BriefCase! Have lived in Vermont since I was a kid, and have lived in Montpelier for years! My neighborhood today, yay! Presently live one street away from Liberty Street. RIP Annie 💖

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Its always good to get comments from people who live in the area where the crime took place, thanks

@stacielarson1599 3 ай бұрын

Is this a well known case around there?

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

I believe so

@lisetteeliseparis7070 3 ай бұрын

@@stacielarson1599 We've had two murders in one hundred years in the capitol; our murders up in the state, until recently have been rare - I probably read about this years ago and forgot about it. BriefCase is right about peeps knowing it happened; but I bet only CrimeLibrary peeps are in the know about this one.

@roadrunner381 2 ай бұрын

That's exciting, right in your backyard!👍

@MarianneKat 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a family with a history of depression and Mildred seemed to have this as well as some other issues. Her planning belies her mental state, although honestly the difference between mental asylum and prison was minimal those days.

@KarinaMcKoy 3 ай бұрын

Very sad. Thanks for researching and sharing this.

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@coxmosia1 3 ай бұрын

Women could buy a gun in this time period?? Wow. Mildred sounds a bit on the unhinged side. Sounds like some sort of bipolar disorder ran in the family. She was still wrong for killing Annie, pregnant or not, mental issues or not. John of course was definitely a cad. Thank you BC for a most interesting and unusual case.

@JoanTarpley-hx9sh 3 ай бұрын

A right bounder, that John!

@MarianneKat 3 ай бұрын

Women couldn't vote, couldn't have a bank account without a male cosigner and permission, and could be sent to an insane asylum for anything. But yes, buying a gun was pretty normal. It wasn't the wild west, but protection from bad humans and wild animals and rabid dogs was very real.

@heatheretherton4315 3 ай бұрын

You got me curious. So I went and looked it up. It doesn't seem that we ever had laws in this country against women owning firearms. However, there were laws prohibiting Native Americans and African-Americans from buying firearms. No shocker, that.

@RejChretien 3 ай бұрын

I really enjoy listening to you as i start my morning. Happy Monday BC.

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou :)

@CrypticCharm 3 ай бұрын

sitting with my knee up, because i've damaged i think the ligament listening to BF, on a cold Monday what Mildren did was wicked, since Annie was also innocent in all of this. they both deserve better than John John was a total cad, in every way

@kina18 3 ай бұрын

He was no prize and they should have both publicly humiliated him then washed their hands of him. But Mildred had darker plans and took an innocent life. I think she got off too lightly. Yes, she had mental problems but she knew right from wrong.

@Al-Rudigor 3 ай бұрын

Yet, he was not a murderer.

@theoriginalbluey 3 ай бұрын

Yeah I've no tolerance for two-timers, however Mildred killed a lady, making her far worse!

@DianeC. 3 ай бұрын

Hi!!! I guess there has been love fights since the start of time. Thanks for this interesting story. I always look forward to your stories. Nice Video!!!...🇺🇸🦋

@reneedennis2011 3 ай бұрын

Get well soon!

@helenaolsson7990 3 ай бұрын

In this horrible story at least Mr and Mrs Goodenough seemed to be good enough 😅

@DianeC. 3 ай бұрын

Hi!!! I always enjoy your stories. This is a love tangle. A young lady lost her life. This type of behavior has been going on forever. Poor Annie.Thanks for this story...Nice Video!!!...🇺🇸🦋

@deenagara9151 3 ай бұрын

Hello BC, had my dinner with mom, finished watching Disney's Encanto before dinner and dad is coming back from Chiang Mai, Thailand at midnight!

@malina1239 3 ай бұрын

Ok… how old are you???

@moominmay 2 ай бұрын

@@malina1239lol according to her previous comments she’s 36 😅

@pimpozza 3 ай бұрын

Desperate response? Hmmmm, maybe.. but Mildred planned this for sure imo.. She knew what she was doing! Thanks for another intriguing case BC💼

@cesarincamendozaloyola4407 3 ай бұрын

Yes, it was calculated. A broken heart? Move on and do not murder anyone!

@kina18 3 ай бұрын

She insane but not stupid. She knew right from wrong.

@barbarajolley6578 3 ай бұрын

Sad for both young women. Annie was a very compassionate and honest lady. If all the accounts of her behavior are true (and we have no reason to doubt them), Mildred seemed to have been suffering from what used to be called manic depressive disorder (biopolar now). She most likely knew what she was doing but couldn't control it. Thank you, BC, for another great story.

@CC3193 Ай бұрын

My take is (in addition) a Cluster B personality disorder, perhaps Borderline Personality Disorder. Even 30 years ago, broader discussion about personality disorders had only just begun really - and only slightly at that. It’s only been more publicly known about in the past 10 to 15 years. There’s a strong connection (in many cases) with early childhood s.3.xua| abuse, which I can imagine was even more rampant back in this era, very sadly.

@cyndybutler7330 3 ай бұрын

Good morning brief case got my coffee and your story makes Monday’s better

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Morning Cyndy

@jocelienjimenez9821 3 ай бұрын

Yayy for Brief Case. 🎉YOU Are Always My Cup of Tea 🍵THANK You. THANK YOU ❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou :)

@JoanTarpley-hx9sh 3 ай бұрын

The perfect blend, Our BC!

@cryptophilphil3926 3 ай бұрын

You have lit a fire in me that has burnt previously on a few occasions..... An interest of lives other than my own or those around me in our time.... Maybe as a means of my own escape from the passing of loved ones... Or maybe as a means of reasurement that many through history have struggled and suffered and that each one of us is not alone in our experiences of pain and loss..... Thank you.

@Pellegrineanita 3 ай бұрын

Poor Annie, 17 years old and with an unfaithful scoundrel, she seemed lovely bless her, may she rest in peace... men and women also never know if their betrayal is going to lead to tragedy xx

@TawnyC_ 3 ай бұрын

The Madness of a Seduced Woman.

@TA-cm9yi 3 ай бұрын

Good morning BC from Black Diamond Alberta, love that you pronounce Montpelier. Most from Vermont do not!😅 went there often when living in Montréal. Have a great week. 😊

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, I could not work out how to pronounce it as a few friends from USA gave me different versions, I also checked on local news programmes, I hope it wasn't too bad

@TA-cm9yi 3 ай бұрын

You did perfect!

@Terri_MacKay 3 ай бұрын

I live in Southern Ontario, and years ago my sister went to Middlebury College in Vermont. I would visit her 2-3 times a year. I loved the town and the state, but the way most people living there pronounced Montpellier hurt my Canadian ears, because I was definitely expecting a French pronunciation. 😂

@lazyhomebody1356 3 ай бұрын

I can attest that Bostonians say "Mount Peel-yer"

@mikeconrad8991 3 ай бұрын

I live in Barre Vermont for 13 months 2015 16, worked in Montpelier so this episode was especially interesting to me. Vermont is the granite state, the grave yards, the headstones are amazing, I wandered and was spellbound by the carvings .

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, always good to get comments from people who live near to where the case took place

@susanfitzgerald8299 3 ай бұрын

What a brilliant story from bygone years really enjoyed this one. Thankyou BC x

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@Eirinen_E34 3 ай бұрын

Thanks BC!!

@bessofhardwick9311 3 ай бұрын

Another very interesting upload, Thanks very much!

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@JeanBray-cj3lu 3 ай бұрын

Oh thank you Brief Case for another fascinating case on this gloomy Monday. I can not believe that there are not more viewers of this sight!!! Your voice is real and not AI!!! Plus your pronunciation is spot on, which is appreciated. Again , thank you for all of,the special detailed work you present ib each episode!!!

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanyou so much

@charlottereitberger6253 3 ай бұрын

What a story. BC never disappoints me. Old cases that are so riveting they keep me watching most twice to catch all the information. Mondays are now looked forward to, since I watch Brief Case . Life is often stranger than fiction, these stories prove that. Thanks BC keep ‘em coming. 🇺🇸

@seandelap8587 3 ай бұрын

Happy Monday BC

@Flamsterette 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the upload on Holy Monday 2024! Coffee and Brief Case! Maybe macaroni and cheese, too!

@shadykatie100 3 ай бұрын

Exciting Monday! A new video! 😀

@barbd5607 3 ай бұрын

My evening viewing sorted. Brief Case, my favourite channel ❤️

@aleshaford2968 3 ай бұрын

Good morning Brief Case :)

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Morning Alesha

@tobyeperkins697 3 ай бұрын

She may have had mental problems, but that doesn’t mean she did not plan and carry out the murder. Sorry, she was guilty and at least should have been imprisoned.

@buttercupj6208 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the upload 😊

@jennalouiseturner5436 3 ай бұрын

Mr wan cuanis Literally spat water across the bedroom. I needed that laugh. Thanks.

@dave1234aust 3 ай бұрын

Wonder how society treated Mr Wheeler. The epitome of a bounder and a cad! Playing with the affection of not one but two ladies. BC, any idea where he went? I'm guessing politics lol

@alsmith9853 3 ай бұрын

Either of those women could have walked away from him. Would you say the same if it was a woman playing with the affections of 2 men?

@geekcollage 3 ай бұрын

@@alsmith9853 women of the time had no legal ability to take care of themselves financially unless they inherited enough money to have a money manager or benevolent male relative. They also had few job prospects. So no.

@MoNeeTah_Simone 3 ай бұрын

Ran across your channel last week and i must say i enjoy these brief cases. Keep up good work 😊

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much

@Grammie-hk5vb 3 ай бұрын

You have such an exquisite way of communicating delicate issues. Thank you 🌹.

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@judithchaney3744 3 ай бұрын

Ty bc for sharing this with us we listen every monday

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou

@sierra_duval 3 ай бұрын

I love your channel the cases are so interesting including this one thank you

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@tracyreed3155 2 ай бұрын

I am so excited for this brief case!!! I am a Vermonter 🥰 I know all of these town/city’s! Thank you for sharing this story, regardless of how truly sad it is.

@BriefCaseOfficial 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Tracy

@inkedbhudda85 3 ай бұрын

Love your channel ❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou :)

@karenwencke5511 3 ай бұрын

Always well done... Thank-you💛☘️

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Karen

@suzimonkey345 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@cindysmith6612 3 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@larmondoflairallen4705 2 ай бұрын

"Dark and Disturbing" is the GOAT word pair!

@elizabethpilarski1076 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Mr Case! Another interesting story!

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@kerrywatts5740 3 ай бұрын

Mildred was completely insane. However, she knew what she was doing when she murdered. This was such a fascinating case!! I love these episodes that happen in this time period. Brief Case: You have no idea just how much I love every single one of your episodes!!!

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Kerry

@AuroraBlood 3 ай бұрын

Hey Briefy! I'm late to this, but once again I want to thank you for the video. Very interesting case! Lots of luv from Finland :)

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Aurora, going to look at the case you suggested soon, may need help with pronunciations

@AuroraBlood 3 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial Very nice! I'd be happy to help :)

@claudia.milano5 3 ай бұрын

Another excellent case thank you BC

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@ChildfreeMatto 3 ай бұрын

Hello again Brief Case, I hope your Easter is going well. Mine is quiet and a perfect time for me to catch up on your newest video. Thank you for your excellent narration and fascinating images. 😊

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Matto, all good with me :)

@ChildfreeMatto 3 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficialWonderful! I'm glad as is well with you. 😊

@user-cj6yw5fu4l 3 ай бұрын

Love these cases. And the narrator is very good👍😃

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@kannbishop8218 3 ай бұрын

You’re amazing, thanks for sharing ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@myanoubenschop7336 3 ай бұрын

I love the brief case stories❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou :)

@JamesWilliams-gp6ek 3 ай бұрын

Thanks BC.

@georginaellison6280 3 ай бұрын

She was definitely crazy, she didn't shoot him.😅😅😅

@CjJohnson-kf1oz 3 ай бұрын

Best comment!!!❤

@kimsherlock8969 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou 😊

@reneedennis2011 3 ай бұрын

Dang! This story is crazy! It looks like something out of Deadly Women or Snapped!

@buschovski1 3 ай бұрын

wow that was a good one! thanks

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@darrenmaddox6074 3 ай бұрын

Brilliantly done

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@lindyc.2552 3 ай бұрын

OMG...I LOVE these videos!!!

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou

@akdragosani 3 ай бұрын

Brief Case is the Best 👍🏻💯

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou :)

@barbarajohnson3876 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@Agapy8888 3 ай бұрын

Fascinating true story. Thanks BC. Some people are overrated.

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

@dianathomas7208 3 ай бұрын

Love Brief case and the narrator.

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@ohmeowzer1 3 ай бұрын

Love the narrator thank you great story .thank you for this interesting story .❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@lisageiger9841 3 ай бұрын

Thank you BC. I've been in that situation before and it never works out right. I so love you BC and I very much appreciate every effort you make to bring these cases to us. I've been so busy I hardly can get here. It's ok, I know each episode is waiting for me when I can watch. Until the next....Brief....Case😂....

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Lisa, I hope your situation is far better now

@carolflynn7933 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@hannah1948 3 ай бұрын

It's really sad that annie had to die when john was the problem the whole time.

@michaelrredford 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael, this is very much appreciated :)

@maryserrato1024 3 ай бұрын

Good morning BC again another great story

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@alsmith9853 3 ай бұрын

Lot of people blaming John who was undoubtedly a creep, however Mildred was obviously nuts, and foolishly she listened to intrusive thoughts.

@jautumnstar 3 ай бұрын

As soon as I heard the name Mildred I had an odd feeling 🫠🫠🫠🫠

@lazyhomebody1356 3 ай бұрын

I had an evil boss named Mildred...

@Rose-ne6xq 3 ай бұрын

Hello from Texas ❤️ very well done without showing partiality. According to some of the questioning, I wonder at my own sanity. 😊😮😢🤔

@user-rb2wh1xh9r 3 ай бұрын

What a story! Years ago this could have been a movie of the week! Love this channel- the stories are always engrossing and compellingly told. Add the vintage images and you have a recipe for fascinating stuff. Bravo!

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@sallyh7282 3 ай бұрын

What a crying shame that Annie was such a nice young lady to go with the "other woman". So tragic that had she been less amiable she may have lived. Dodging a bullet from Mildred and the one of being wed to a cheating womaniser.

@ColleenDaumen2 3 ай бұрын

I've heard of this case but only got a 3 minute snippet on the other video. Thank you for telling the story in-depth as only you can! Brilliant as always! 🤯🩷💛💚

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@blueberrydumpling9206 3 ай бұрын

who knew this type of drama has been going on for 140 yrs?😮

@CjJohnson-kf1oz 3 ай бұрын

You can't possibly be serious.

@blueberrydumpling9206 3 ай бұрын

@@CjJohnson-kf1oz Actually, I thought about it after I posted it. And no…I’m not serious.

@CjJohnson-kf1oz 3 ай бұрын

@@blueberrydumpling9206 😍

@aprilkalcsa9336 3 ай бұрын

John led Mildred on. He played with her emotions. A woman scorned.

@missaeon 3 ай бұрын

I did masters’ studies at a small college in Montpelier where a building is said to be haunted by this lady Anna. Alas, I never saw it. Thank you for covering it! (The American Montpelier has the “r” pronounced, but it’s so close to Canada that I can’t blame anyone for thinking otherwise!)

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@jenniferlonnes7420 3 ай бұрын

John Wheeler's character and actions should've been on trial. Wow, Mildred got to live until age 64.

@ttf4now 3 ай бұрын

Fascinating case. One rarely sees an actual ‘not guilty by reason of insanity’ as it is very hard to prove a person’s mental state at the time of the crime. In this case, the defense used both familial instances of mental instability as well as the defendant’s own mental state over time to determine her culpability in the murder.