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@PennyPeach 3 жыл бұрын
Black, trans, a woman, AND a sex worker. This poor girl never had a chance at fair coverage or a fair investigation 😔
@deli.rat. 3 жыл бұрын
Sadly you are too right
@ShannMcG716 3 жыл бұрын
This comment broke my heart ☹️
@LauraPalmer44 3 жыл бұрын
@My Thought's Saying "she knew the risks" is a little victim-blamey... no one should have to choose between going missing or living their authentic lives
@IllusionXY 3 жыл бұрын
It's not even mean . It's sadly reality
@LauraPalmer44 3 жыл бұрын
@iknodewaemybruddas👁👄👁 You're right, I should've chosen my words more carefully
@rebbyfisher9282 3 жыл бұрын
Media definitely ignored her case because of she was a black trans woman which is horrible and scary to think of
@michellec3558 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, her being trans and being black is definitely the 2 strongest reasons why the media dosent cover it.
@cellblocknine5385 3 жыл бұрын
My mom says hi.
@Me-iq4se 3 жыл бұрын
It is.
@multifanderisverycrafty 3 жыл бұрын
A lot of cases were ignored! As soon as I saw this upload, I dropped everything! All black lives matter!
@cab1stborn 3 жыл бұрын
Do you realize how much the media cares about minority groups? They may not have covered this story simply because it wouldn’t get them clicks. There were probably a few articles and local news reports about it though.
@balletwb94 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate Kendall covering lesser known cases. She truly wants justice for victims.
@Mrsbieberforever8 3 жыл бұрын
Also, there’s not even an ad on this video😂😂
@willsquidth9848 2 жыл бұрын
@@Mrsbieberforever8 Beleive it or not it would actually be better if these vids weren’t de-monetised! Kendall donates the ad revenue money often to the case she’s covering in that vid or some other good/related cause if it’s monetised
@whitneydyer328 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. She’s great.
@makaylanay7942 2 жыл бұрын
I do to
@maria7689 Жыл бұрын
I’m so tired and angry with judgmental people!
@Gaius_Sinstone 2 жыл бұрын
props to dad for not letting his pride get in the way of admitting his mistakes. too many ppl just dig their feet in harder when confronted by their prejudices
@robmarsh918 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. It takes a lot of character to reassess your own convictions and beliefs.
@kathleengustafson9686 3 жыл бұрын
It’s sad that you have to tell people to not bully her about her sexuality
@somekindofafan 3 жыл бұрын
* Gender identity * but yeah
@abby_grace76 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree
@osirisaxe 3 жыл бұрын
Her gender not sexuality im a transgender woman who is bisexual and this video isn’t centered on her sexuality.
@hannahbrown5097 3 жыл бұрын
O S I R I S i think she meant gender identity. Just a mistake
@Candela115 3 жыл бұрын
The internet is rough
@sage3260 3 жыл бұрын
wishing for her safe return from one sage to another
@brookemckinley5709 3 жыл бұрын
I love that name btw
@lunarfoxx4523 3 жыл бұрын
Aww that’s really sweet
@HelloBombshell21 3 жыл бұрын
AWWW i love this energy
@xoxoamirtha 3 жыл бұрын
Such a cool name! Do you like the herb sage, just curious?
@LivTheSlayer 3 жыл бұрын
This is such sweet energy and I love it❤️
@dw2218 2 жыл бұрын
Sage's aunt was found murdered last week. I feel so bad for that family.
@mariealexander5800 2 жыл бұрын
That is so sad
@ultradreamgirl 2 жыл бұрын
what’s her aunt’s name?
@dw2218 2 жыл бұрын
@@ultradreamgirl Tonita Smith. I live like 20 mins away from Charlottesville she was killed by a guy they're calling the shopping cart killer.
@ultradreamgirl 2 жыл бұрын
@@dw2218 Wait really?? i JUST heard about the shopping cart killer case and Sage’s case always intrigued me. That’s absolutely insane 😳
@ultradreamgirl 2 жыл бұрын
@@mariahdeel350 you’re immature
@cookieyellow7601 3 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy that this happened back in 2012 and most of us are finding out about this case 8 years later
@lizr5426 3 жыл бұрын
“You don’t tell cats what to do” *FACTS*
@chuckykat4217 3 жыл бұрын
yeah, you might as well be talking to the wall. ;)
@DeSadesGirl 3 жыл бұрын
My cats will look me square in the eye and do what I told them not too. They give no fs.
@starcat_ 3 жыл бұрын
Lisa Heckman haha cats are badasses😤
@cranberry411 3 жыл бұрын
Totally or they bring you gifts you dont want. When my Dad had his bypass our cat had to move outside and sleep in the garage. She left us let's just say dead things by the door.
@jeralee23 3 жыл бұрын
These royal specimens…😹
@mirelindadema1740 3 жыл бұрын
Sage and I share the same birthday. I will light a candle for her this year.
@natalierose1072 3 жыл бұрын
💓 what a beautiful thing to do in her honor
@notyours.1558 3 жыл бұрын
can you please put a flower by the candle for me? I know its little but it will mean a lot to me
@Karaunicorn 3 жыл бұрын
So sweet 😍
@antoniawhyte429 3 жыл бұрын
God bless Your heart 🤍
@queenofstyle8979 3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@MasonThomas_yt 3 жыл бұрын
I'm still rooting for a candle called "Candle Rae" 💗🤟👽
@sarahmartini13 3 жыл бұрын
This is the second comment of yours I see, one other one about ICP, Any who also I totally agree 😀
@MasonThomas_yt 3 жыл бұрын
@@sarahmartini13 what is icp lol?
@strawbemoji 3 жыл бұрын
oh my god this is genius
@loisfinnan2126 3 жыл бұрын
"kandle Rae" would just be peeeeeeeerfect 🥰
@MasonThomas_yt 3 жыл бұрын
I've totally trademarked this by now xD
@cathyvice1971 3 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t sound like Sage had many true friends.
@nakiareddick9993 3 жыл бұрын
Facts friend like them who needs them
@mellowvibe8712 2 жыл бұрын
Her friends were streetwalkers, not the best crowd unfortunately. Every person for himself on the streets. It’s very unfortunate she didn’t have good people around her.
@bm-ww8kb Жыл бұрын
@@mellowvibe8712 from the sounds of it theyre better people than you just showed you are
@faithsturm-poth5884 3 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if Eric is guilty, but I think he knows more than he’s saying.
@katrabbit 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately if he knows more than what he's saying... that would definitely mean he's guilty. At the very least of withholding information about a missing person or worse being an accomplice to the disappearance of someone.
@ladyautumn9443 3 жыл бұрын
They think Eric passed away also...
@sh3rocks01 3 жыл бұрын
Kat Rabbit I think they meant guilty as the one who killed her but you’re right. I believe he’s mostly withholding information and there was someone else involved.
@NicholaNich 3 жыл бұрын
100%
@tararainone5060 3 жыл бұрын
It’s possible yes seems like he might have ran away because he looked guilty and maybe he knows what happened and doesn’t want to be apart of it!
@LaurenRauh 3 жыл бұрын
Kendall is the only youtuber who actually makes me wanna buy the stuff she promotes. Like candles, cool calendars, essential oil pens, etc and usually the profits are donated to charity and support smaller businesses.
@karenneill9109 3 жыл бұрын
Lauren Rauh I like how straightforward she is with it. There’s no artifice or guile.I loathe highly contrived marketing. And she’s one of very few people whose endorsements I’d actually trust.
@katiebaldwin5401 3 жыл бұрын
ealanor neale does the same, they are both great youtubers for murder mysteries.
@wanderlovesus7777 2 жыл бұрын
I like Kendall, is one of my favorite KZfaq influencers, she’s cool and humble..
@meljstephan 3 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad that Sage and her father got on better terms while Sage was around. We've got to normalize changing our behaviors as we learn better. To all my trans and non binary and genderfluid friends, YOU ARE VALUABLE, LOVED, AND BEAUTIFUL. If anybody thinks otherwise, they don't even deserve to see your light.
@stephrn7476 2 жыл бұрын
we need more people like you in this world
@ohwellwhateverr 2 жыл бұрын
Bring me my sick bucket
@meljstephan 2 жыл бұрын
@@ohwellwhateverr You must be fun at parties.
@frankboff1260 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. No one is perfect. We need to learn it’s okay to change and it’s okay to say sorry - that’s for all us - including politicians and those in the media. Love to all reading this 💖
@shakeyraware1563 2 жыл бұрын
@@ohwellwhateverr grow up
@jessicaolivares4346 3 жыл бұрын
Crazy how they said Eric didn't have a motive when he told his girlfriend Sage was blackmailing him...
@tatiaromero 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, honestly I just realized when I read this.. how did I miss it?
@reginamachamer821 3 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe how much money this girl has raised for Thorn, not to mention the other fundraisers she's done. Absolutely amazing. ❤️
@NOMADmusica 3 жыл бұрын
DON'T EVER APOLOGIZE for your pets! PETS ARE THE KINGS AND QUEENS, we're just commoners -- holy shit I’ve never gotten this many likes. Please listen to my music
@SadityKen. 3 жыл бұрын
period
@cloudy9337 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@adrianaflowers998 3 жыл бұрын
We don't own pets. Pets own us!
@VaivaPaula95 3 жыл бұрын
And here my cat is just a mean witch, lol :D
@triciac.3792 3 жыл бұрын
So true!
@raleighladner581 3 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one wondering what was said on the phone call to her friend? This could be important information I feel.
@brittrichards5337 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely! If I remember the time stamps correctly it appeared to be about a 30min or more convo so definitely more than just a "hey, how are you" call especially when she was supposed to be meeting up with somebody.. and the fact that no one has claimed to be the person that she was talking to seems a little sus.
@ellyballerina 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah super strange you'd think they'd have crucial info as to her state of mind and who she was with
@Jivitaa 3 жыл бұрын
Do we even know who the friend on the phone wasb
@msfranny4357 2 жыл бұрын
@@brittrichards5337 So do you think the Friend on the phone was Erik who he was sleeping with... maybe he was talking to him from a different phone Since his girlfriend didn't know
@bm-ww8kb Жыл бұрын
@@msfranny4357 she
@aquemini154 3 жыл бұрын
It's important to point out that trans BLACK women are the most targeted
@benlynch6730 3 жыл бұрын
Don't chat shit
@biostephan1685 3 жыл бұрын
By their own communities.... tf
@devon9612 3 жыл бұрын
girl-
@Not_Always 3 жыл бұрын
So, black men? Like usual?
@quinnbradley6530 3 жыл бұрын
@@Not_Always what is that supposed to mean..?
@margeee 3 жыл бұрын
I love that she said she’ll ban anyone being rude about sages gender identity. Makes me happy I subscribed! 🖤
@chanedebruin688 3 жыл бұрын
Right? She spreads so much positivity and love 🥰
@eganz1000 3 жыл бұрын
And the way she approached the pronouns and explained. Well done
@francheskalareza1435 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the club! You'll learn a lot while having fun here ❤️
@caligurl4507 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@hugogomez7043 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the KRae Family! (:
@stylesbymolls4549 3 жыл бұрын
It makes me sick that the media “picks and chooses” cases to cover. Such a shame. Prayers for Sage and her family. She was a beautiful girl inside and out and deserves justice.
@Luv2LuvEm 3 жыл бұрын
Styles by Molls The media doesn’t pick and choose, _we do._ The media covers what will get them views. So until we show them we care about _everyone,_ by watching and reading the stories they _do run_ about poc and LGBTQ+ they won’t run those stories. The media is a business. If we aren’t buying it, they aren’t covering it. So WE need to show them that EVERYONE MATTERS.
@LuanaCosta-xj1ll 3 жыл бұрын
@@Luv2LuvEm perfectly said 👏👏👏 we are responsibles for that!
@CrimeAllTheTime 3 жыл бұрын
@@Luv2LuvEm what is poc?
@Luv2LuvEm 3 жыл бұрын
@@CrimeAllTheTime People of color
@emisolis4977 3 жыл бұрын
that’s why you shouldn’t rely on mainstream media to report news anymore lol
@wavxvxbes3957 3 жыл бұрын
Eric set her up. She probably was scared so decided to stay on the phone with a friend just in case something happened.
@MS-tn4ys 2 жыл бұрын
that’s what i thought too! and he sent the texts to clear his name/as kind of an alibi. she called the friend bc she felt unsafe.
@realtalk6065 2 жыл бұрын
I’m leaning towards it he was tired of getting black mailed and had someone do it
@eggbun1856 2 жыл бұрын
ooohhhh that's a good theory. I thought the same thing when Kendall said that Sage was on the phone with a friend for a while. whenever I've had to walk in the dark or just generally felt unsafe I always call someone so if something happens to me, whoever I'm talking to can call the police immediately
@hopemoon5221 2 жыл бұрын
@@realtalk6065 Did anyone check his(Eric) girlfriend out? Eric is missing too, and his mother thinks he is dead. What if she found out her bf was on the dl.....
@jamesroboyle Жыл бұрын
@@hopemoon5221 Eric knows the truth . He’s not missing ….he’s in hiding . I’ve read the overview of this entire case . He’s definitely guilty .
@powerfulnightmare 3 жыл бұрын
So he didn’t have the means to pull it off, but he had the means to relocate that quick? What?
@zaniyamc 10 ай бұрын
THISSSS!!!!
@A.l.e.x.e.a 3 жыл бұрын
That text, "bye. You stood me up" should not be seen as an alibi. Maybe Eric has an adequate brain in his head and sent that right after pulling some shit to create a paper trail.
@cheythequeen9844 3 жыл бұрын
As SOON as I saw that I was instantly suspicious. It’s exactly what I would have done, had I killed or done something to someone 🤷🏽♀️ he probably isn’t a complete idiot. Smh
@sheenaalexis8710 3 жыл бұрын
I'd normally agree completely. If sage wasn't still on the phone with her friend when he sent it and didn't get off for almost ten mins after it was sent! So he'd have to of harmed her while she was on the phone etc...doesn't add up.
@cheythequeen9844 3 жыл бұрын
Sheena Alexis87 maybe he sent it to make it seem like he was leaving and confuse sage 😬
@sheenaalexis8710 3 жыл бұрын
@@cheythequeen9844 but Why? Then he'd have to track her down on the public street around others. If he intended to harm her, wouldn't meeting alone at the motel room be much easier? Really dig in and think about it...doesn't add up.
@slainreina9911 3 жыл бұрын
It would be smart to do that cuz I was like if I were a killer I would do that. Weird I think he did it lowkey or was involved it had to be like a group thing
@GenXfrom75 3 жыл бұрын
It pisses me off because there is ROOM FOR EVERYONE! ALL these cases need coverage!
@GenXfrom75 3 жыл бұрын
@Emmanuel Goldstein well aren't you a ray of fucking sunshine? I don't know who pissed in your Corn Flakes this morning but fuck you. Why would I shut the fuck up? What I said is what I mean, and there is room for everyone's case to be covered by the media. Who would disagree with that?
@myindiecorner 3 жыл бұрын
Emmanuel Goldstein no.
@caylamadison4695 3 жыл бұрын
@@GenXfrom75 I agree. They should cover every missing person not just the select few. Praying they find Sage💔
@astrowolvez 3 жыл бұрын
@Emmanuel Goldstein why?
@WakeyWakeyEggsandBakey 3 жыл бұрын
@@caylamadison4695 a million people per year go missing in the US so it's impossible to cover them all. Also it's not really certain that sage's case was ignored because of her gender ID - there are so many cases that don't get media attention... For example Suzanne Morphew is a wealthy middle aged married woman and her case only got famous when a KZfaqr began covering it and pushing it into people's minds.
@2xr1ssx 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like It should be a law: if media is notified of a missing person within 72hours of filing they should be REQUIRED to cover It.
@sunflower-gj7jk 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! No picking and choosing!
@alpaca_6251 Жыл бұрын
This is a good idea but I think a law like that would not pass bc it will impede on peoples freedom of speech aka the media companies right to pick and choose which stories they want to cover
@Kairibeachga Жыл бұрын
Even if it was just a 10 minute segment, it would be better than nothing
@juniperaura 3 жыл бұрын
I lived in Charlottesville at the time that sage went missing and and my mom actually spoke to her a few times before she went missing.... she said she was such a kind soul and was so nice and a lovely person
@hunna5849 9 ай бұрын
Wow it's so unreal how you knew sage
@michellec3558 3 жыл бұрын
As a transgender woman who’s a FAN of your Chanel, i love how respectful you are to people like me❤️ thank you Kendal ✨✨
@aHavenForTheLost 3 жыл бұрын
You are loved ❤ no matter what!! Never forget that!!!!
@Me-iq4se 3 жыл бұрын
I dont know you but I support you and your choices.
@celestegalloway6840 3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say that I think you're gorgeous!! Also know that you're loved and appreciated
@briannamarie1580 3 жыл бұрын
Eres tan bella mija 😍😍
@nikkikeiley9817 3 жыл бұрын
You are beautiful! Everyone deserves respect ! ❤️🥰
@sarahpendick 3 жыл бұрын
“...but you don’t tell cats what to do” 😂😂😂
@hatekate54 3 жыл бұрын
this ^
@TheTinahanners 3 жыл бұрын
You can try. But it hardly ever goes well.
@dlk998 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTinahanners very true
@amandarae315 3 жыл бұрын
Soo no one else thinks it’s odd that 300 miles away a “siting” of Sage occurred and just so randomly it was one of her roommates that was sited instead?? Little weird to me...especially since they don’t look that much alike according to the one photo being shown of her. And then oh we’ll just take this time to interview you all of a sudden now. Just very odd to me that whole thing.
@msfranny4357 2 жыл бұрын
🎯
@eggbun1856 2 жыл бұрын
it is... extremely strange to say the least. like what are the odds that a sighting of Sage 300 miles away ended up being one of her roommates??? that seems like a one in a billion chance.
@lilymarie7112 Жыл бұрын
“Bye, you stood me up” feels SO UNNATURAL to me. Screams alibi
@Richard-lh3te 3 жыл бұрын
Violence against trans women is a huge issue. The life expectancy of a black trans woman in America is only 35 and murder is the most common cause of death, we need to change attitudes toward gender identity it’s an epidemic.
@followfox9359 3 жыл бұрын
That statistic is so shocking!! So sad
@FeelslikeHalloween 3 жыл бұрын
What are some of the other causes?
@LT-ld5nh 3 жыл бұрын
😭
@sheenaalexis8710 3 жыл бұрын
You notice how many times we say that sentence just swapping the "current issue/topic" So many things are problems and epidemics. It truly sheds a light on just how horrible this planet has become and all because of humans. Human on human crime. It's truly the issue.
@jc-246 3 жыл бұрын
WTH thats crazy. Esp as they would likely only be living openly as a trans for a few years. Wow. So I presume that its likely many would make money illegally. I truly hope today with the whole LGBT movement there's been big changes 🙏
@skressed 3 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else think the cat in the background was a medium sized dog??? 😂😂
@antonelabakavic4045 3 жыл бұрын
I did. 😁😁
@BlueSkyyNoise 3 жыл бұрын
When she said it was a cat I said “A CAT?!”. I thought it was a dog 😂
@ashlicifuentes5951 3 жыл бұрын
he do be thiccc
@morganstarchild5359 3 жыл бұрын
Haha if I didn't hear her say it's a cat grooming I would have at first glance thought it's a dog grooming lol
@morganstarchild5359 3 жыл бұрын
@@ashlicifuentes5951 CTFU
@ashtinreams385 2 жыл бұрын
I stopped supporting other KZfaq channels that do true crime because all they want is a profitable gain from suffering families and victims. It makes me really happy to support Kendall and other KZfaqrs alike that try to get the word out to help families and cases to get more recognition. It's amazing what you do with your donations and how you help the victims and victims families to be never forgotten. It's not about money, it's about help and support for the victims. It's not a joke, it's meaningful to the families.
@aquilaaltaire3007 3 жыл бұрын
Sage got dismissed for who she is and the lifestyle she participated in. A lot of women who partake in this kind of nightlife get kidnapped and abducted, and the media never does them any justice.
@eggbun1856 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!!! everyone especially men who benefit from it the most wanna talk about "support sex workers!!!!" but when a sex worker or addict (often both in one person) goes missing it's "well look at the kinda lifestyle she lived" and "what did she expect?" and ppl basically have the attitude of, well she took on the risk/it's essentially her fault/this was inevitable bc of the life she lived anyway so why bother looking for her. it's really disgusting. ppl wanna use words to say what kind of person they are, but when it comes down to it it's all about the actions. supporting sex workers is NOT just subscribing to their fucking onlyfans.
@itspricila 3 жыл бұрын
so frustrating stores don’t have working security cameras, there should be a law making it mandatory
@joannatorres5982 3 жыл бұрын
And at that they should have hd cameras. So tired of these poor pictures
@hannahwinfrey6930 3 жыл бұрын
This comment is SO UNDERRATED
@nistheelf 3 жыл бұрын
It can be expensive tho but I agree that would really help in investigations
@hannahwinfrey6930 3 жыл бұрын
When I commented on it a month ago it had only six or so likes! Lol looks like that's changed a bit huh 😂
@angharadowen9085 3 жыл бұрын
The text messages that seemingly ‘proved Eric’s innocence’ might have also been part of the plot. He might have texted her to make it look like it was all innocent and he had nothing to do with it as a sort of cover. Very suspicious that he disappeared off the face of the earth.
@taycharlese 3 жыл бұрын
my thoughts EXACTLY. and who was the “friend” she was on the phone with? They could have staged it together.
@esperanzaperez2075 3 жыл бұрын
As soon as I seen that message “bye u stood me up” no. U would def text more asking where they were or be upset if they didn’t show up
@Clessy8 3 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I was thinking while watching it!
@annshetty7235 2 жыл бұрын
Love how you speak up for everyone regardless of colour or sexuality Love your show
@brittrichards5337 3 жыл бұрын
I find it very important and thoughtful that the foster home paired the girls up who were experiencing similar things in life to avoid the possibility of bullying or discrimination 🥰
@heykayrenee_ 3 жыл бұрын
It’s sad that people can’t just accept LGBTQ+ folks for who we are. ESPECIALLY black trans women and men. 💔
@flxwercxrpse1871 3 жыл бұрын
Its the same people who be like, “aLl lIVes mAtTeR”
@thedragonsunicorn 3 жыл бұрын
or even any POC for that matter. i think white families are more likely to be accepting than an ethnic minority family.
@Me-iq4se 3 жыл бұрын
But all lives truly matter. All of them. Every single one. Her life, youre life, my life,
@spacenugs1694 3 жыл бұрын
@@Me-iq4se the way they mean people are saying it is tue way that people are usong that as a way to attack the blm movement, all lives do matter, but black lives are in danger, so be carefull saying that as people can read into it bad intent, when im sure u mean it as un-hatefully as possible
@user-vj5dm7rf9s 3 жыл бұрын
@@Me-iq4se you're missing the whole point of BLM as a statement...
@abbierose92 3 жыл бұрын
Kendall is the only one who really makes it about victims & their families it’s amazing and respectful
@ms.krueger2660 3 жыл бұрын
John Lordan is also fantastic!!💚.
@littlemisssunshine890 3 жыл бұрын
I think Eric hung around the area after the “I’m leaving” text, they met up, and then he hurt Sage. It’s so obvious he has something to do with this.
@bja808 2 жыл бұрын
22:50 - 25:10 was very eye opening! This was something I was heavily thinking about after Gabby Petito’s disappearance. Every missing person case deserves attention, not just one group
@itsjustbrandy4290 3 жыл бұрын
I gave up a baby boy when I was 16 due to poor living conditions at the time that I had him. They recently found me and he is now a she. I love her no matter what and can not imagine the pain she has gone through in her life. She has told me stories that make my blood boil. She was even scared I would turn her away. She is loved, no matter who God made her to be.
@amazingflowers92vaz38 3 жыл бұрын
How old is she now?
@itsjustbrandy4290 3 жыл бұрын
@@amazingflowers92vaz38 she'll be 20 this month.
@amazingflowers92vaz38 3 жыл бұрын
@@itsjustbrandy4290 Young she is attending college?
@itsjustbrandy4290 3 жыл бұрын
@@amazingflowers92vaz38 no, she just became the manager where she works.
@amazingflowers92vaz38 3 жыл бұрын
@@itsjustbrandy4290 That is wonderful there is so many great opportunities out there . It is not necessary to get a degree. My little brother he is 18 and he just become certificate to sale auto insurance for All State. Congratulations to her :) . No matter what she will always be your child regardless if she was adopted.I apologize if my english is bad am still learning English .
@junkoe119 3 жыл бұрын
Black trans women are unfairly targeted. I hope her family gets answers they need.
@hanaschuerch3801 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone part of the LGBTQ community are unfairly targeted
@TheJoshA 3 жыл бұрын
Hana Schuerch wahh!wahhh
@ihateoreocookies 3 жыл бұрын
Proof?
@bimbosummit 3 жыл бұрын
Lisa M. ur joking right ..
@bimbosummit 3 жыл бұрын
Lisa M. most black trans women only live until their mid 30’s due to targeted harassment. many are murdered or go missing, and their cases are not taken seriously by police or covered by the media. look it up.
@jamesmurphy6169 3 жыл бұрын
Sage === Human Being. It was her business and not anyone else's . People are so cruel. I pray that her family finds closure soon.
@amberkovach5937 3 жыл бұрын
This made me cry so hard. My 18 year old is trans and I worry about him especially on the internet. Sage you are loved honey no matter where you are by me and many.
@staceystrukel1917 2 жыл бұрын
Me too. I have a 16 year old that is so loved.
@gemmam6877 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe he sent those messages after he killed her to create an “alibi” 🧐 xx
@taken4ever52309 3 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I was thinking until another person said they saw her and talked to her at 7 and his last message to her was around 6:30.
@gemmam6877 3 жыл бұрын
Ashley Messineo Oh yeah! I definitely feel like Eric had something to do with it. It seems like he would have the most to lose xx
@taegane4206 3 жыл бұрын
She was on the phone to a friend while he was texting plus she met her step sister just after he sent them messages
@jaselleromero 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking too.
@chenellebeautytv 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking..
@sweetpary 3 жыл бұрын
It makes me so angry that news outlets are so often unconcerned about black trans women that are missing or murdered.
@sarahloyd3849 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Same. And saw this at 111 likes 💫
@samlove4575 3 жыл бұрын
Lisa M. 🙄
@laciecoolidge3809 3 жыл бұрын
Mmmkmko
@Emma-jv1ly 2 жыл бұрын
I just can't help but think of what it would be like for sage in today's world. We have such a larger and more welcoming community and it's such a shame she didn't get to experience that. You can just tell she had such a beautiful and kind soul and I'm praying that one day she gets the justice she deserves.
@catz9383 2 жыл бұрын
You are so respectful to all people, it's refreshing. You really are awesome
@icyphine8593 3 жыл бұрын
LOL THAT SUPER SERIOUS APOLOGY AT THE START
@shelbibudd9425 3 жыл бұрын
“You don’t tell cats what to do” truest sentence I’ve ever heard
@sheenaalexis8710 3 жыл бұрын
My cat concurs
@spiridushadragalasha 3 жыл бұрын
but you can just angle the camera a lil bit. or delay the recording...
@janets8209 3 жыл бұрын
That is a big cat😸
@Shadowhunter420 3 жыл бұрын
My respect for you has grown significantly as I am trans myself. Especially with you using the right pronouns and everything. I've already enjoyed watching your videos, and this warmed my heart. I am hurting for sage and hope she's found and safe
@lesleyvalencia6222 3 жыл бұрын
this case made me tear up, I hope that Sage is doing well wherever she may be. God bless her beautiful soul.
@melissareneeplace 3 жыл бұрын
The intro: “you’ve probably seen one of my animals licking their privates in the background” I’m dead 💀😭😂
@khadijahbeverly3829 3 жыл бұрын
Isn’t Kendall just so innocent 😂 then the cat just takes a nap after cleaning itself 😂🤣💀 gotta love our furbabies
@mrsjaynesarah1923 3 жыл бұрын
Perhaps people also judged Sage for dabbling in sex work. It's not right, but people can be judgemental of those with "high risk" lifestyles.
@sagittaria9566 3 жыл бұрын
And they use that “high risk” lifestyle as reason to why they’re gone as if that is a good enough reason for anyone 🙄
@kattaylor2919 3 жыл бұрын
It is high risk. You can acknowledge that, but also not judge. She wasn’t doing something high risk for the thrill. She was being discriminated against and struggling to make ends meet, even with some supports in place. It’s so unfair that people get judged for making risky choices when they really don’t have any non-risky options.
@sonyascreationsalifestylec1739 3 жыл бұрын
I think it was because she was in a "high risk lifestyle". But she was still someone's daughter
@cab1stborn 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I’ll always be judgmental of “sex work” because it encourages abuse and the hidden sex trafficking industry.
@jenb8488 3 жыл бұрын
Rocket Raccoon it would be better to be supportive than judgemental. Legalizing sex work would make it a much safer industry.
@oliviaously9679 2 жыл бұрын
Almost 9 years this beautiful young woman is still missing. I pray that her family finds the peace they need. As a mother, I can not imagine this pain. Please let this be the year someone comes forward and finally breaks this case open. Sage deserves better.
@charliepechota7551 3 жыл бұрын
I found you earlier this week and I'm addicted to your channel! You are so easy to listen to, and keep my interest which isn't always easy. Your so beautiful for your efforts towards fighting the battle of human trafficking. Thank you for your channel, and your hard work to keep your almost 3 million followers! 🌼💛🌟
@yume.mp4 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand how people can disrespect the LGBTQ community Like what does their gender identity have to do with anyone’s business? Let people be happy
@abby_grace76 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!! It’s just an opinion/lifestyle! No reason to be treated ANY less!
@pegs1659 3 жыл бұрын
Lauren Rogers you are so right about the south. Some of these people aren't religious though. I have encountered prejudice people who are prejudiced towards me because I have a black relative. I love my gggrandfather and they all can kiss my behind.
@ryancarroll5488 3 жыл бұрын
The T is going through the same tired playboy as the L G AND B had to go thorough until about 2010...oh but we can't share bathrooms with them.. What about the kids they'll hurt?? Its the same play book all over again
@addieesme7818 3 жыл бұрын
F a c t s
@noemid294 3 жыл бұрын
people who are apart of the LGBTQ+ community are literally the best people ever
@noodlesauce2553 3 жыл бұрын
We MUST do more to PROTECT our black trans sisters!
@catherineervin2630 3 жыл бұрын
We should collaborate on some kind of fundraiser or something!
@ghost-husband 3 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@kennedyh124 3 жыл бұрын
THIS!!!!!!
@imonlyjustahole 3 жыл бұрын
There's very little we can do, sadly she put herself in danger by being a sex worker
@catherineervin2630 3 жыл бұрын
@@imonlyjustahole surely there's something that could be done? I'm just starting to educate myself more on this particular subject, so I'm not arguing with you, just trying to educate myself. I am a straight white female, but unlike a lot of other straight white people, I am fully aware of the privileges granted to me and I think it's disgusting. I am no better than you or Sage or anyone else on this Earth! Everybody, no matter what race or gender or whatever, should be made as much a priority as I would be were I to go missing. I'm on your side! We must fight the White privilege in our country! There is only one race, the human race!
@marauhhmarie 3 жыл бұрын
I love that her dad came around ❤ and I hope she's found soon.
@CadenHinkle 2 жыл бұрын
It made my heart happy that you respected her and how you said if anyone said anything they would be banned.⭐️⭐️
@JessicaRabbit324 3 жыл бұрын
"You can't tell cats what to do." Truer words, I STG. 🤣
@iriz1316 3 жыл бұрын
Got so lost in trying to pick a candle scent that I almost forgot to watch the video 🤦♀️ but I’m back now.
@KendallRae 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha what did you settle on?
@iriz1316 3 жыл бұрын
Kendall Rae nag champa and bubble gum 😂 can’t wait!!!
@daniellecheek6564 3 жыл бұрын
iriz1316 Dude that sounds that it’ll smell so good. Omg
@celiiiiiiiig 3 жыл бұрын
@@daniellecheek6564 it really does, thinking about getting candles scent🕯👀
@lvasquez2978 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly same I left to pick a candle scent last week when the video was uploaded and I just now realized I didn't finish it
@MsNealM 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate all of your candor and compassion for the cases that you present. I wish I found your channel sooner. I have watched so many others that were not as thorough or the cases were told in a very indifferent manner. Thank you.
@camilledemott7532 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing cases like this and being so respectful. I've been following for about a week and I've binged these videos. This is a wonderful asset to the community. Your support and comforting words for the families hurting in their time of needs is an immense inspiration. I'm here for this.
@kaylaperalta2620 3 жыл бұрын
As the wife of a FTM transman... I am so proud that you are so conscious of correct pronouns. Thank you for being so amazing!!!
@KendallRae 3 жыл бұрын
❤️
@yolandipieterse2786 3 жыл бұрын
“You don’t tell cats what to do” - man i feel you
@meghanhenderson8417 3 жыл бұрын
This is the saddest case I’ve watched so far. My heart breaks for this poor girl and her family. Justice for Sage!
@GreenPixXxie 3 жыл бұрын
Your sensibility to aprouch about all around this case, made me cry. You are so sweet and respectful that give me hope in humanity. Thank you!
@badxblondie 3 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry....I just can’t with your cat... if I had a spirit animal.. this cat would be it . lol
@liamhayward4083 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao fricking same
@TheJoshA 3 жыл бұрын
Can't what?
@theeblairwitchproject6090 3 жыл бұрын
As a trans girl from West Australia who's followed you for YEARS, I really appreciate you as a cis woman talking about trans women. This is the kinda thing that makes me scared to even go on dates/ go in public busy areas. I believe she was killed and the guy knows something. Men have so much shame with liking trans women and it can easily turn to poisonous anger. I deal with it constantly of men hitting me up. Love you Kendall!
@ACoolMom 3 жыл бұрын
Blair’s World Gurl Reading your comment was just 🥺☹️ No one should have to be fearful of their lives because of who they are. That's saddening. And I agree, I think he definitely knows what happened to her & he's hiding so he doesn't have to speak to police or get killed himself. Side note, I watched your foundation review video & you should ttly make more videos. Your personality is bomb 💣💖
@theeblairwitchproject6090 3 жыл бұрын
@@ACoolMom It is really hard, And not to mention the reality of being a trans (woman) is even when men show interest in you, its so easy for them to say what they think you want to hear over the privacy of social media. But you always wonder if they wouldn't want their friends knowing theyre interested in trans women, and 9 times out of 10; they are only interested in you to fulfill a sexual fetish and they don't take you seriously as a female. Even in my case, married men and men with relationships messaging me... Thank you sm for your kind words xox That youtube video I made is so old! I just lost motivation because I feel like noone is going to see my videos, and all i have is an iphone to shoot on! xx
@bananashaman8902 3 жыл бұрын
Heart goes out to you! good luck in your life and please have fun with everything you do! I really enjoyed reading about a trans watching this video, because it means that every community is listening, don't let the caution of things that could happen because of who you are, live life happily and don't worry, because happiness is bliss~! (also, your pfp is pretty)
@memyselfi1828 2 жыл бұрын
I only learned of your channel about a month ago. I think you are awesome. I appreciate how honest, aware, compassionate and respectful you are. Thank you!
@JessicaDuBois 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so kind! The world needs more people like you.
@dharmalevi 3 жыл бұрын
I honestly feel like Aubree and Eric definitely had something to do with her disappearance. Praying they find her 💛
@erikaperez7650 3 жыл бұрын
Why aubree?*edit* I see what you mean.
@frehiwetgbreyesus5666 3 жыл бұрын
Wait, I am also confused, why Aubree?
@vampiregirl917 3 жыл бұрын
@@frehiwetgbreyesus5666 I think because she used Sage's credit card, food stamps, and wigs shortly after her disappearance. It's insensitive but also suspicious imo
@ArisLaws 3 жыл бұрын
I feel this too
@amandarivera25 3 жыл бұрын
When I die I want to be reincarnated as one of Kendall’s pets
@ellahheminger863 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@daisyz344 3 жыл бұрын
Only if you clean yourself in the background of her videos lmao 😜💕💕💕💕
@ellahheminger863 3 жыл бұрын
Daisy Z yep lol
@drakedickrider 3 жыл бұрын
Daisy Z AGAGAA
@antonelabakavic4045 3 жыл бұрын
Why would you want that?
@Mocharocks9966 3 жыл бұрын
I have never heard of Sage before this ... I am so happy that you picked this case up and giving Sage and her family a louder voice .
@deyanirac4591 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy listening to the cases, your voice is so smoothing. Thank you
@maekae95 3 жыл бұрын
Right after you said “you don’t tell cats what to do” my cat raised her head and meowed in, what I’m assuming was, agreement.
@whatever9097 3 жыл бұрын
This kinda sounds like a possible human trafficking case, especially because lgbtq people are at a higher risk of being trafficked. From the evidence we have from Eric he does have some signs of trafficker behavior.
@volvob1884 3 жыл бұрын
What signs points to him being a human trafficer?
@denisecorley3006 3 жыл бұрын
Right cuz I didnt get that he was a human trafficker, maybe a murderer but not a human trafficker
@citacita3548 3 жыл бұрын
@@denisecorley3006 he could have set her up to meet with him so someone can take her idk
@AfiOye 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't get trafficker AT ALL. very suspicious but not a trafficker
@elleceleste7104 2 жыл бұрын
Our KZfaq journalists deserve some recognition!!! You are so important! Thank you 🙏🏾
@latoyiajackson4458 3 жыл бұрын
You are awesome, it really takes a special person to get so involved like you do.
@deli.rat. 3 жыл бұрын
It means a lot as a transgender fan to see you covering her case. I have so much respect for you. Your dedication to justice and equality is so important.
@dadbodnokid8898 3 жыл бұрын
When we say Black Lives Matter this is what we mean. See US! Share our pain. Sage is someone's child. Sage loved to Party with friends. Sage had dreams. Sage is Black and Trans. Celebrate what makes Sage like all of us. See what makes Sage unique. Just like all of us! Thank you for this video.
@zz9195 3 жыл бұрын
why are u obsessed with making everything about skin color
@dadbodnokid8898 3 жыл бұрын
@@zz9195 why are you so obsessed with me? Stalker
@greybands973 3 жыл бұрын
Cousin Richard this is a about the discrimination of trans women in America, it has nothing to do with her skin colour, but to do with her gender/ sexuality
@miyanii 2 жыл бұрын
@@greybands973 she’s trans and black. u can’t separate her race from her gender.
@miyanii 2 жыл бұрын
@@zz9195 she’s black ⁉️ her skin color is unavoidable!!
@tammynielsen4212 2 жыл бұрын
I love how honest and down to earth you are. And I love how respectful you are with all your videos. I only discovered your channel while being sick with covid. But I just wanted to say thank you very much for your channel. I absolutely appreciate and love it. Regards Tammy Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 😀
@sagekeebaugh2397 3 жыл бұрын
It's eerie to hear someone say the same name as mine, in such sad, dark context. It's not a very common one, so it sends chills. I'm thinking of Sage Smith, in hopes this gets resolved and justice is found. 💜
@maeve572 3 жыл бұрын
I feel so bad for sage. She was a part of the most widely known minorities. Black, female, LGBTQ
@GMW.artist 3 жыл бұрын
I understand what you're trying to say, but black people are the majority and so are women...
@maeve572 3 жыл бұрын
@@GMW.artist even if they physically have more numbers doesn't mean they are treated the same. That's what minority means
@Buffyslayer22 3 жыл бұрын
Don't feed the troll guys, he's just a whiny, needy brat❤✌
@Buffyslayer22 3 жыл бұрын
Maeve Emmanuel Goldstein; he’s going around saying shut the eff up all over the comments!! He’s just mad bc he made a comment that got taken down 5 seconds later🤣 Sorry I didn’t clarify❤️.
@Somemighty 3 жыл бұрын
Also, handicapped people are a minority, so I reject your "literally".
@MalaikaCutii 3 жыл бұрын
I physically couldn’t stop crying because Sage is such reminder of my childhood struggles and confusion I can’t help but deeply feel those emotions of going through the ages of adolescences. Thank you Kendal for sharing her story ❤️
@hannahilluminaudo 3 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Charlottesville and I’m shocked that I never heard of this case. Thank you so much for covering it!
@bugzyboo6365 3 жыл бұрын
Can we just talk about her voice it’s so calming!! And she’s so beautiful!
@mikaylabrown7230 3 жыл бұрын
We should start thinking about putting funding together to update video cameras at businesses. So many true crime cases could have been solved with a simple video camera!! And if it was known, people would be deterred to doing crimes (hopefully)
@christinaburkhart1410 3 жыл бұрын
Do not do that! I know it comes from a good place in your heart. BUT TRUST ME these companies HAVE THE MONEY to update their cameras they're CHOOSING not to! I can promise your money WILL NOT BE USED FOR CAMERAS. We have security cameras we have had multipul different people from security companies come in and offer to donate better cameras to our store so if we were robbed we had better camera equipment.... they flat out told them NO THANK YOU..... and I work for a HUGE company and they have the means to buy better. Keep your good heart... but also keep your money
@jenb8488 3 жыл бұрын
I think there is a bigger reason that security footage is never available one the police ask for it. Just my paranoid thoughts though.
@britneydawn8822 3 жыл бұрын
It should be placed into LAW that all businesses with licenses must have a recording (not just livestream) security system of the facility areas. It also should be a requirement for the businesses liability insurance if they have any at all. I really don't understand why it's not already a law to begin with. I mean think about it. They have civil laws to protect businesses I.E.finance companies that require the use of full coverage insurance in case something happens to the vehicle the bank is holding a title on. Maybe I'm thinking too hard on this one but since when are all other civil issues so much more important than people's lives?
@camilatezanos3853 3 жыл бұрын
kendall looks so beautiful with wavy hair, it really suits her
@Findpepperbridge 3 жыл бұрын
I love how much you care and how much you want to help. I’d love to do this but it would bring me down and I wouldn’t be able to stop thinking about it. Thanks for bringing out exposure to these cases.
@patriciabearden2785 3 жыл бұрын
Everyone should be treated the same. We may not agree on things but we are ALL human and should be treated equal and fair. I pray this family gets closer.
@tiarameh8069 3 жыл бұрын
New series idea? Make small 5 minute - 10 minute videos about the smaller cases where you don’t have much info. You’re channel is so big, huge influence for thorn and you respect everyone so much. (I binge your videos and have a playlist of 5 minute cases about missing people would be one of the best ways to see their faces)
@julielove6940 3 жыл бұрын
That area is an area well known for human trafficking. Prayers for Sage and her family
@lauratownsend4324 3 жыл бұрын
I was gonna say exactly this!!
@MSSHONDEE86 3 жыл бұрын
Wow 😮 ❗️❕
@bodang158 3 жыл бұрын
what area are you referring to? charlottesville va?
@ollieno971 3 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Charlottesville and I’ve never heard that before
@nelixsulu6201 2 жыл бұрын
If you’re talking about Charlottesville, Va then that makes sense. It’s a college town & many college kids probably get preyed on
@mandapanda7074 2 жыл бұрын
lmao u are so funny i really love u kendall!! i literally listen to u everyday while at work to the point where im scavenging looking for videos i havent listened too!! UGH ur voice is so calming and ur stories are soo descriptive. im not even a youtube user (i barley use it) and now because of u im on it every single day now ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@nicelyppppppp Жыл бұрын
the video of sage dancing made me actually smile. she sounds like she would have been a great friend. it’s hard hearing this story again. i revisit it often.
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