Why This Mother Went Missing in Milwaukee | Full Episode | Hometown Tragedy True Crime Series

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  • čas přidán 22. 06. 2022
  • Hometown Tragedy: Missing in Milwaukee explores the disappearance of Amarah ‘Jerica’ Banks, a mother and Milwaukee native, along with her two daughters, Zaniya Ivery and Camaria Banks. Learn about her community's push for answers and what authorities eventually learn about this case that sends shockwaves through the city.
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    Hometown Tragedy’s second season investigates true crimes that rocked communities across America, exploring the impact on those left to seek justice. The cases range from cold-blooded murder to domestic abuse turned deadly. At the core of each story are the victims’ friends and family members, who reveal their true strength as they fight for answers and resolutions to these heinous crimes.
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  • @VeryLocal
    @VeryLocal  Před rokem +47

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  • @unmuddywaters4602
    @unmuddywaters4602 Před rokem +443

    I’m bothered by how they basically gloss over the 911 call from the neighbor! Saying they couldn’t get the location, nor find any activity pertaining to the call???!!! The woman lived next door- she knew the address, so how is it that they weren’t able to “get” the location???
    The response of the authorities is appalling. There was no reason for them not to issue amber alerts immediately! They didn’t need to think there was anyone else even involved. That was a distraught mother that had just bury her child. For the sake of those 2 little girls, that’s enough of a reason to issue an amber alert. The second they knew they were missing- their welfare needed to be made a priority, PERIOD!
    This entire tragedy is infuriating to listen to. The lack of investment by the authorities in cases of people of color and people who live in low income areas, sickens me. These are people that deserve just as much from law enforcement as anyone else. If they had prioritized these 3 people’s disappearance, the way they should have, there’s a chance that the outcome would have changed drastically. And this is why it is NOT ok that this continues to occur throughout our country. Something has got to change!

    • @TheVertigoalley
      @TheVertigoalley Před rokem +19

      While the authorities could have done more and in retrospect may have even missed an opportunity to intervene, let’s be honest: a man killed Jerica and 3 children. That man is the villain, not the police.
      I’m not blaming Jerica for what happened, but it does seem that a girl gets pregnant; she may be a good mother but he’s no father. Just say no! It ain’t worth it.

    • @margaretcoffee6522
      @margaretcoffee6522 Před rokem +39

      She needs to sue the city for the lack of care I'm angry and I hurt with her😢

    • @briannekelley3887
      @briannekelley3887 Před rokem +12

      Agreed 💯

    • @louiseprice7755
      @louiseprice7755 Před rokem +28

      I totally agree, it's bad enough they didn't act over a missing woman but not even for her children?? I'm shocked and appalled 😔

    • @shondraclemons8358
      @shondraclemons8358 Před rokem +16

      @@TheVertigoalley ????????

  • @thetallgiirl
    @thetallgiirl Před rokem +654

    Went to highschool with her. She was the sweetest person ever. I feel bad thinking about what her and those girls went through daily with that psychopath.

    • @N3isfree
      @N3isfree Před rokem +3

      🥺

    • @sherrieguthrie1716
      @sherrieguthrie1716 Před rokem

      @@N3isfree This situation is RACISM!!!! This could have been stopped! We are beautiful all human beings are. And when you think you are more because of color. You're mentally Cursed!! It's who you are in your heart! Not you're money not you're education, not where you live! Where you live is your soul!! May you all receive peace!!

    • @vikkiholmes2515
      @vikkiholmes2515 Před rokem +8

      @@N3isfree that’s all I’m saying sometimes the emoji is enough

    • @denicawilliams4565
      @denicawilliams4565 Před rokem +2

      🤦🏾‍♀️🥲🙏🏿

    • @rikawiththefunnyfits561
      @rikawiththefunnyfits561 Před rokem +1

      Did she go to South

  • @carlam7807
    @carlam7807 Před rokem +489

    Glad his father did the right thing. May They Rest In Peace!

    • @NotfromDetroit
      @NotfromDetroit Před rokem +18

      I said the same thing!

    • @imhereforitall9218
      @imhereforitall9218 Před rokem +5

      He knew his son was crazy asf. Too bad he did not do the right thing before and tell the young lady to get the eff away from his crazy asf son. Who atknows he may have. The D may have been real good to her and he was handsome. Just crazy asf though. It's always the handsome ones that's crazy asf. I know from experience. When he put that D on me I would be right back under his spell. I finally moved on when he started talking about killing for not cooking his food the way he liked it. I was like h*ll nah. He eventually killed one his baby mamas. I was like whew...that was close.

    • @shantresewilliams6692
      @shantresewilliams6692 Před rokem

      ,p,. A v a a a

    • @keshakeshiakeyshia1727
      @keshakeshiakeyshia1727 Před rokem

      8 days before an Amber Alert was issued. 🖕🏽 you Milwaukee.

    • @AqkeunnaTerrell
      @AqkeunnaTerrell Před 4 dny

      @carlam7807 where have you been lately besides working at the hospital asking because I have seen you on the drill posts lately..Glad to see you're doing Ok

  • @jazminesmith839
    @jazminesmith839 Před rokem +496

    To hear her say I lost 3 grandchildren and 2 daughters...broke my heart,you can feel the pain just from her words..smh she is a very strong woman...praying for her and her family.

    • @tiffanylpleasant4181
      @tiffanylpleasant4181 Před rokem +7

      Unimaginable 💔💯

    • @victoreyalambert6074
      @victoreyalambert6074 Před rokem +7

      The fact she said 😢😢😢why am I still here and the fact she most two children and her grandchildren 😢my heart hurts

    • @kewannaclemons126
      @kewannaclemons126 Před rokem +3

      SO SAD💔😢🙏🏿🤍🖤🕊

    • @carpediem4512
      @carpediem4512 Před rokem +1

      So it’s 🖕🏾12 until your family members come up missing?

    • @susanbowe8689
      @susanbowe8689 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Evil bastard he need to gets the death penalty wicked rip to all

  • @moniemone5824
    @moniemone5824 Před rokem +462

    I don't understand why people can't let go! Murder is not the solution! Rest in peace!

    • @sistercynthiacoxthomas5996
      @sistercynthiacoxthomas5996 Před rokem +7

      Oh this young woman came up missing did she lose her son . she should have ever been left alone all this got do with him

    • @villageAtm
      @villageAtm Před rokem +1

      I think many poeple,something user short tinking to finihing many problem

    • @unmuddywaters4602
      @unmuddywaters4602 Před rokem +35

      I don’t think this is a case of a man that couldn’t “let go”. I think This is a case of a man that couldn’t handle what responsibility he had in the death of his son and took it out on the person that was holding the mirror up to him and calling him out for not doing what might have saved the baby. Weather or not, Jerika was correct in saying his inaction cost her baby his life, or if she was placing blame on him the way any parent would in the wake of such tragedy; Ivery was simply a pitiful person that’s guilt over one tragedy lead him to commit this atrocity. This was not a man, this was ego in the shape of a man, too cowardice to blame himself for anything so instead he took his feelings out on a mourning mother and 2 baby girls that had their whole lives ahead of them. I hope he spends every second of the rest of his life being reminded of what a POS he is😡

    • @unmuddywaters4602
      @unmuddywaters4602 Před rokem +13

      @@sistercynthiacoxthomas5996 you right! A mother that just buried her child is capable of anything. As a loved one, I would’ve been worried about what she might do to herself even. She should never have been alone that day!

    • @louloubelle1330
      @louloubelle1330 Před rokem +2

      Domestic violence

  • @RiMillion414
    @RiMillion414 Před rokem +886

    So heartbreaking, I worked with her before she died & after hearing this I cried as if we were family she was so quiet and a nice person she always said hello may she RIH along with her little angels…this is a hard story to digest especially when you are a mother

    • @louloubelle1330
      @louloubelle1330 Před rokem +31

      Sounds like domestic violence xx I hope your heart heals x

    • @WildHorseWay-gi1zb
      @WildHorseWay-gi1zb Před rokem +3

      @@louloubelle1330 I feel fine. I'm laughing

    • @pikachu3763
      @pikachu3763 Před rokem +31

      I hope you have peace, remember her pretty smile and sweet spirit! The good really do die young!

    • @jenniferwebb4628
      @jenniferwebb4628 Před rokem +21

      Sounds like a beautiful spirit

    • @Lynn-zx3th
      @Lynn-zx3th Před rokem +32

      This really is a sad case. The mom dying with her little girls. Killed by a psycho!

  • @user-ze5xx9js5e
    @user-ze5xx9js5e Před 7 měsíci +38

    I worked with her biological dad. I was a staff at a facility he was in. We talked EVERYDAY about his daughters. Especially her. He said all his kids never liked him and she was the ONLY one who accepted his being absence over the years. Y'all when i tell y'all he went through it EVERYDAY! I felt sooo bad for him.

    • @AmberColeman-gq1wn
      @AmberColeman-gq1wn Před 5 měsíci +10

      No need to feel sorry for her dad. He was an absent parent , who probably had kids by different women, and picked and chose which kids to highlight based on his sex life with the women.

    • @cayennepepper242
      @cayennepepper242 Před 4 měsíci +1

      😢

    • @dcarrell27
      @dcarrell27 Před 4 měsíci +6

      ​@@AmberColeman-gq1wnSMH how people come up with narratives about people he doesn't know.

    • @AqkeunnaTerrell
      @AqkeunnaTerrell Před 4 dny

      ​@@dcarrell27But yet white pappy's do the same shit tho🤔😂😭😭😭😭

  • @Ozmasmom
    @Ozmasmom Před rokem +34

    No one gonna talk about the third kid? And how he died of “respiratory” issues in the fathers care 24 hours before the other deaths?!!!!

    • @smc674986
      @smc674986 Před 10 měsíci +10

      Right he did it! She was mad at why he never called or took the baby to the hospital. She knew something wasn't right

    • @kaylawright
      @kaylawright Před 3 měsíci +2

      Exactly my immediate thought

  • @jMci726
    @jMci726 Před rokem +199

    The fact the police didn’t immediately take it extremely seriously is absolutely mind blowing. Not only was there a 911 call where she was living but after such a tragedy you’d think they would search for the children thinking maybe the mother may have been in a mental health crisis. Just deplorable.

    • @francomoncama3233
      @francomoncama3233 Před rokem +2

      Let’s not blame the police …. That murder has no right to harmed that family

    • @Hi_Im_Tree
      @Hi_Im_Tree Před rokem

      @@francomoncama3233 the police dropped the ball because they were BLACK so the blame is on them as well.

    • @melaninmystery9084
      @melaninmystery9084 Před rokem +17

      @@francomoncama3233 ofc that is true but the fact that something could’ve been done to stop this possibly or make it not go on as long is the polices fault

    • @graceschreckengost3076
      @graceschreckengost3076 Před rokem +11

      @@melaninmystery9084 Sadly some people are not meant to be police... some police officers are not fit for the job..while some are good at there job.. and even some go beyond the help others

    • @Tee1312Jay
      @Tee1312Jay Před rokem +2

      The police are not responsible for these murders, her baby father is.

  • @WowDaniX
    @WowDaniX Před rokem +422

    Thank you for covering this story. It’s so unbelievably how insane humans can be so cruel to each other. Darkness is always attracted to light. Every 5 hours a BW women will lose her life to a romantic partner or someone close to her. May this beautiful mom and her children rest in paradise.

    • @alicesmith6750
      @alicesmith6750 Před rokem +40

      I escaped a very violent, abusive relationship with only the clothes on my back, but not a dime in my pocket. The feeling of freedom and relief was so great and wonderful that day I left. I realized then, that I didn't have those feelings while with him. I knew he'd run a smear campaign against me, like he had done the women before me. I also knew he'd play the victim, and make me out to be a monster. That's how he rolled. Fear and a false sense of dependency had kept me in that situation for a long time. I realized the only thing I could depend on him for was causing me more pain, or worse my death. I wish this young lady and her children had found their way out alive.

    • @lilgorgo
      @lilgorgo Před rokem +10

      Amen forever 🖤🖤🖤🖤

    • @MsAchampion
      @MsAchampion Před rokem +3

      You are right! I wonder why that is? 🤔 A person who can never do right by you, but will still be with you only to pick you up and then drop you mentally back down. I've been through that twice. Sometimes it's not ok to be too nice. 😕 You truly run the risk of attracting the wrong people.

    • @lisalucas4375
      @lisalucas4375 Před rokem +3

      I’m so glad you were able to leave and be safe🌺

    • @kweennevins155
      @kweennevins155 Před rokem

      🙏🏽💯💯😥

  • @franceswomble8083
    @franceswomble8083 Před rokem +501

    This is one of the saddest stories I have heard about. God be with the family and bless them. This Mother/ Grandmother seems to be one of the strongest and beautiful women. I pray for her to carry on in the mist of such tragedy.

    • @terrishepherd3266
      @terrishepherd3266 Před rokem +12

      🙏 Amen

    • @rltome
      @rltome Před rokem +11

      Indeed 🥹

    • @juanitahallock6273
      @juanitahallock6273 Před rokem +7

      So horribly sad why so much evil in this world? Fly high in heaven beautiful mom and beautiful babygirls evil cant touch yu anymore it shouldnt have in the first place im so so sorry an mom/grandmother im so sorry for yur loss may god b with yu and help yu thru this terrible tragic sad time again im so so sorry evil was lurking around this beautiful family😥😥😥😥

    • @lindadunn7831
      @lindadunn7831 Před rokem +4

      This is terrible praying for this family .

    • @jazminecooper2526
      @jazminecooper2526 Před rokem +4

      Did they found that demon who did this 2 them...am so heartbroken 💔 over this rip 🙏 beautiful angels 😇 🙏 😢

  • @correnlove7439
    @correnlove7439 Před rokem +217

    Let's be real, if this was a beautiful white mother & her two beautiful daughters the response would have been a million times more severe.. It would have absolutely made national news, International news even, from day 1. Every American would have known her face just like Gabby Petito or Laci Peterson, the list goes on and on.
    For the people who do not believe that systemic racism is a thing, look at cases like this. Jerica was beautiful (On the inside and out it seems) and so were her babies.. they deserved SO MUCH MORE.

    • @summervibes3291
      @summervibes3291 Před rokem +10

      Definitely

    • @Jenni-Martikainen
      @Jenni-Martikainen Před rokem +28

      Yeah and Shannon Watts, there's even a movie made about the case. Why not about Jerica?

    • @irresponsibleparent3
      @irresponsibleparent3 Před rokem

      That's because the white community actually value their women, the black community doesnt. Why do we continue to expect other groups to care about us when we don't ourselves?! We put these males safety above our own lives. Wake up and see the message we're sending to other groups

    • @correnlove7439
      @correnlove7439 Před rokem +2

      @@irresponsibleparent3 I wasn't referring to how black women are treated within the black community. I'm not black so I'm not going to argue with you on that, I'm just not going to offer an opinion. I'm talking about the police response and the general media response. Like I said look at the coverage the Gabby and lacy Peterson got and those are just 2 examples out of so so many. A black woman and her babies have to matter as much as a white woman and hers, that's my point. To your point, of course the world needs to care about domestic violence and there is plenty of it in lots of communities and we should all be fighting against it, not just in our own communities but in all of them... It sounds like she was in a horrible situation and her piece of shit murderer needs to pay with everyday he has left on the Earth..

    • @correnlove7439
      @correnlove7439 Před rokem +15

      @@Jenni-Martikainen EXACTLY. It's so fuking wrong.

  • @eddieross2199
    @eddieross2199 Před rokem +159

    One of my son classmates, he told me she just disappeared one day! 😢
    This got me crying tears...my condolences 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @tamarapinder6693
    @tamarapinder6693 Před rokem +180

    Mother Valeria is such a strong woman and I’m praying for her and her family because this is a lot to bare Lord give them strength to carry on with this thing we call life Amen!!

  • @jaiymees2214
    @jaiymees2214 Před rokem +153

    Bless that momma. The immense pain I can't even fathom to bury a child, but 2 and 3 grand babies. Dear Lord bless this woman. 🙏

  • @eboneep6354
    @eboneep6354 Před rokem +227

    The fact that the police ignored them missing because of a black neighbor is heartbreaking.

    • @francomoncama3233
      @francomoncama3233 Před rokem +11

      Why y’all people always blame the police ….

    • @Hi_Im_Tree
      @Hi_Im_Tree Před rokem +45

      @@francomoncama3233 why don’t y’all ever blame the police when they’re wrong?

    • @francomoncama3233
      @francomoncama3233 Před rokem +5

      @@Hi_Im_Tree cuz is her boyfriend the murder

    • @destinylove6201
      @destinylove6201 Před rokem +33

      @@francomoncama3233 but if the police was doing their job maybe this could’ve been prevented

    • @francomoncama3233
      @francomoncama3233 Před rokem +2

      @@destinylove6201 ok ok

  • @ashleighrose8115
    @ashleighrose8115 Před rokem +115

    This story literally knocked the wind outta me... to hear what was done to those beautiful little babies and their mommy, only a true monster could do somthing like that. This poor family has suffered so much loss, I can't imagine the pain they have to carry with them. I just hope Jerica is resting in heaven with all 3 of her sweet babies. 💔

    • @chucky1147
      @chucky1147 Před rokem

      Once He Grabs you aggressive showing you he will hit leave who cares if you think you can change him u can't he will apologize and make it rite at the moment next time hopefully you get out before next time I'm 6 1/2 Mo Pregnant us fighting I told him ur on my stomach him I DNT GIVE A FUCK ILL KILL U AND THEM (TWINS BOY, GIRL IM. PREGNANT WITH)I JUST LEFT HIM A WEEK AGO I PRAY 🙏🙏🙏 U LADY'S LEAVE PLEASE GOD BLESS

  • @thatdogchocolate9869
    @thatdogchocolate9869 Před rokem +351

    Takes a week to issue a Amber alert for two missing black babies; takes one day to issue worldwide televised alerts for one grown white female.

    • @charisse.c
      @charisse.c Před rokem +4

      This!

    • @Dhrjhe
      @Dhrjhe Před rokem +8

      Facts

    • @sarah5893
      @sarah5893 Před rokem +11

      What you're saying doesn't even make sense!
      If you are comparing two variants they have to be the same or similar! In your case the variants wound be a missing black baby & a missing white baby, not a missing white grown female. You can't change a variant just so you can manipulate the data and (research) to provide support for your opinion!

    • @thatdogchocolate9869
      @thatdogchocolate9869 Před rokem

      @@sarah5893 in my opinion y'all always try to get technical to alter the facts and support racist behavior. Go research the use of alerts on white ppl compared to delayed or no alerts for black ppl. Delaying the process on babies just makes it worst. The truth hurts. I have done my research. Manipulating data is what you ppl do. Maybe you need to pull your head out the air and do proper research and get out of your feelings Daughter of all Karens. 🤦🤥

    • @Dhrjhe
      @Dhrjhe Před rokem +42

      @@sarah5893 truth hurts hun

  • @renee1961
    @renee1961 Před rokem +38

    My heart is with The Mother. She's Lost her Daughter, and Grandbabies. Beyond Heartbreaking.💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

  • @louniece1650
    @louniece1650 Před rokem +51

    Arzel's statement was bogus. He killed all of his children and Jerica because he didn't want to be bothered anymore. Demon.

    • @ericastarling3193
      @ericastarling3193 Před rokem +3

      Only one of the girls and the son was his. The other daughter was by someone else and when he found out he went crazy! I'm from Milwaukee, born and raised and still here and baby it's still happening. It's a dark cloud over this City. I just pray and try to stay out the way. Scared to even date fr

    • @dcarrell27
      @dcarrell27 Před 4 měsíci +3

      ​@@ericastarling3193He still was abusive previously and still had something to do with his son dying. He killed them because that's what he wanted to do. She said she didn't anything according to the neighbor. She probably was going to leave him.

  • @melanatedqueen
    @melanatedqueen Před rokem +43

    How can ANY child be reported missing and the police jus shrug it off?!

    • @louniece1650
      @louniece1650 Před rokem +14

      Sis, they just don't care about us. They just don't.🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @melanatedqueen
      @melanatedqueen Před rokem +5

      @@louniece1650 that's just heartbreaking. A child is just an innocent soul to me. Doesn't matter what colour, creed - I will do for any and every child what I am able to. I live near a few schls so I regularly see kids needing a bit of help (usually monetary & usually they are missing like £1 or less) & if/when I am able to help, I will never think twice. I wld rather buy a child a drink on a hot day or a take out meal than anything else. I am not rich so sadly can't do as much as I wld love to. But a child is a child is a child to me. I wish ALL adults wld at the very least look at ALL kids that way. Wishful thinking on my part i guess.

    • @icedvovo987
      @icedvovo987 Před rokem

      @@louniece1650 I’m so sorry it’s like that for you 😢😪😭

    • @louniece1650
      @louniece1650 Před rokem

      @@icedvovo987 It isn't now as I'm an Adult but yes, it was that way for me and so many others when I was a kid. Sadly, it's also the same today for so many precious kiddos.

  • @catricesmalls8108
    @catricesmalls8108 Před rokem +51

    And I cried…this story really hurt me and to hear her mother tell was even sadder. When she asked God why not her and his response was “it’s not your time” I fell to my knees.

    • @melissasmithmelissasmith5536
      @melissasmithmelissasmith5536 Před rokem

      I hope they gave him life in prison without parole cuz he needed and God isn't punishing what he did to your daughter and your two grandkids how is your favorite and bless you and your family always God loves you and care about you 36 your father in heaven and bless you everyday and keep your head up mother-to-mother I know how you go Jesus Christ as your lord and sound only will bless you always go out to you and your family you do not know me but God is my favorite in my life and I hope he is saving your right to God is your angels around you and your family and bless you always

  • @coffissa
    @coffissa Před rokem +123

    I could cry over the sadness of this story. I send blessings to her family.

  • @shirleyhughes2654
    @shirleyhughes2654 Před rokem +61

    I really admire her courage and strength to tell her daughter story. May God Bless and keep you.

  • @_Hayday_
    @_Hayday_ Před rokem +125

    “A full week had passed before an amber alert was issued in this case”
    Unreal. I’m only halfway through so maybe they clarify later, but I’m SO FURIOUS that police didn’t investigate further the night 911 was called. I get that some people misuse the system, but if someone calls 911 because they heard someone calling out for help, police shouldn’t be allowed to walk away from the call until they have ensured the safety of everyone involved. Saying they “couldn’t find the caller”?? Even if they remained anonymous, dispatchers have that number, and police could’ve called that number back for clarification. It may have saved this momma & her babies from such a savage, evil, catastrophic end. I don’t know how monsters like this can live with themselves. He read that “apology” like a grocery list after robbing the world of those 4 lovely humans. I can’t imagine that mother/grandmother’s pain. God bless her for doing so much good in their memory, despite the heavy weight of grief she’s carrying.

    • @NotfromDetroit
      @NotfromDetroit Před rokem +11

      I agree with you! Some officers just don’t care and some do. Wonder how they are sleeping at night knowing they could’ve saved their lives.

    • @danabailey6174
      @danabailey6174 Před rokem +15

      The family should sue the city and the PD.

    • @NotfromDetroit
      @NotfromDetroit Před rokem +5

      @@danabailey6174 I agree!

    • @lilgorgo
      @lilgorgo Před rokem +6

      Such a disgustingly blatant disregard for human lives, it's fkng horrendous. Bless these angels always and everyone who is still screaming unheard.

    • @irresponsibleparent3
      @irresponsibleparent3 Před rokem

      The supreme court ruled that the police are not required to protect citizens, look it up. She them if you want but it won't work, it's not emergency services fault that black men are out here killing black women.

  • @donniectv7254
    @donniectv7254 Před rokem +18

    This was sad. I went to school with her and her big sister Ashley. Her and I have the same birthday (March 14) and my younger brother and Ashley have the same birthday (September 6). She was always really sweet in school. Her parent's were really cool too. Her dad was a Liberian, I saw him ever so often into my early 20's (I'm 31 now). I never imagined I would see her in this light. RIP.

    • @queentinadoire6931
      @queentinadoire6931 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Oh my God. She's my fellow Liberian Sister. My dad is also Liberian. This is so sad. My condolences to the family.

  • @mg9475
    @mg9475 Před rokem +15

    The system failed them by now listening to the neighbor’s call for help. This is sad.

  • @LUCiFER-LYNN
    @LUCiFER-LYNN Před rokem +128

    The police response is absolutely disgusting and despicable. I'm so disgusted by them not doing anything after the initial call!!

    • @dianahiggins1397
      @dianahiggins1397 Před rokem +8

      They don't care .. clearly

    • @shondraclemons8358
      @shondraclemons8358 Před rokem +6

      They didn't care .... That's 😢

    • @nonchalant9486
      @nonchalant9486 Před rokem +5

      Omg 😢 and then they sit around and fake when one of their own is murdered senselessly when they turn around and kill their own when one is sick and tired of working with the devil 😈 with a badge of discrace and ready to testify against these dirty 🐖 most you Piggly wiggly still will always have blood on your hands ditrty worker's 💔 Karma's is definitely never makes mistakes lol,ijs facts, Blessings to all my beautiful people 🔥

    • @francomoncama3233
      @francomoncama3233 Před rokem +3

      So is police fault not the boyfriend ? I’m confused

    • @LUCiFER-LYNN
      @LUCiFER-LYNN Před rokem +11

      @@francomoncama3233 no it obviously the boyfrieds fault but there's a possibility she could be alive today if police responded in time after the first call.

  • @TeamCat1128
    @TeamCat1128 Před rokem +84

    Ladies, beware of the fragile male ego. Don’t date criminals thinking you are different and that you can change him. Life isn’t a Disney movie.
    You will surely pay the price; and if not you, then your children and/or family.

    • @jaquanaadams1852
      @jaquanaadams1852 Před rokem +1

      💯💯💯

    • @brendamcdonall5798
      @brendamcdonall5798 Před rokem

      If I were still dating age, or if I had daughters, I would insist on a complete criminal record check on every man. Don't simply trust, or go by appearances, verify. This would include law enforcement people.

    • @traciescott1871
      @traciescott1871 Před rokem +2

      ​@@brendamcdonall5798 Heck, even when they work law enforcement..that comes with an entire different level of problems...if they are psycho..they have means to get at you in different ways. Been there.

    • @traciescott1871
      @traciescott1871 Před rokem +1

      @brenda- Exactly. Thus is why I moved and keep it cute the way I move. 👌

  • @venianorthcutt6083
    @venianorthcutt6083 Před rokem +45

    Omgg this gives me chills I know exactly where this is. That mother lost ALL her children on account of her bd. Wow I’m praying for this family and the city

    • @gwendolyngreyer3284
      @gwendolyngreyer3284 Před rokem +1

      I stayed in Milwaukee for about five months and I kinda liked it cause I kept to myself and explored the city but I could tell it was very very racist because I would go to certain parts of the city and the white people would look at you strange like you were an alien

  • @freethinker1378
    @freethinker1378 Před rokem +78

    I know how it feels to bury your child but to add the senselessness that’s at the heart of this tragedy… Valeria embodies everything I hope to be one day. Bless them all. Forever may they Rest In Peace

    • @chick-fil-agal2264
      @chick-fil-agal2264 Před rokem +10

      Yes it's very hard to bury your own child just buried my 17 year old daughter killed in 6/7/22, by a senseless stalker at age 15 may this family n u have peace and strength.

    • @freethinker1378
      @freethinker1378 Před rokem +6

      @@chick-fil-agal2264 I’m so so sorry. My daughter was 3yrs. She wasn’t born healthy. She had SMA type II. Unlike many, I got to say goodbye. It breaks my heart to see any loss of life but even more so when it’s a promising life taken senselessly.

    • @GeorgiaWhisper
      @GeorgiaWhisper Před rokem +10

      I send my condolences to all of you. There's so much evil in this world right now. Usually it's the mean but no the killers don't give a darn about women or children.
      We love our children in sickness and in health but God gave you 3 years and knew he didn't want you or her to suffer anymore. 😢

    • @villageAtm
      @villageAtm Před rokem +2

      I think they tend to think short to solve problems. and I think this action is a very heinous act

    • @freethinker1378
      @freethinker1378 Před rokem

      @@GeorgiaWhisper I say the same to people that say they can’t imagine how they’d get through something like that and how strong I am. In my mind, I had a chance to cherish everything because we had the benefit of a diagnosis. It’s the parents that are forced to bury their healthy, beautiful and precious kids that are the strong ones. Thank you for your kind words.

  • @chrisbland9539
    @chrisbland9539 Před rokem +46

    So sorry for the loss of these three beautiful lives. This is so disgusting. Not only for the killer, but also for the lack of professional duties of the police department. I am appalled by this!!

  • @lana-py7cj
    @lana-py7cj Před rokem +28

    I teared up watching this. I have two daughters and this touched me. I'm a domestic violence victim as well. RIP to this women and her kids 🙏

  • @iwriteetheriwriteether8476

    Why did I click on this? So heartbreaking, I’m in tears. R.I.P. angels and may you all watch over every woman who is going through domestic violence.

    • @kushmob4208
      @kushmob4208 Před 3 měsíci

      are u from the mil? i used to live there but moved back to the rez

    • @iwriteetheriwriteether8476
      @iwriteetheriwriteether8476 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@kushmob4208 not from the Mil, my sister lives there and I have been there several times. I hung on the Southside, went bar hopping and seen real pimps up there. It's scary in the Mil.

    • @kushmob4208
      @kushmob4208 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@iwriteetheriwriteether8476 shit i used to live on the south side on 16th and grant, scary? idk bout that but damn do i miss living there, i often think about moving back tho but then again if i do i know i would get myself into trouble, which is the reason why i moved back to the rez

  • @jalenjackson1035
    @jalenjackson1035 Před rokem +8

    She had just buried her baby boy & now her & her baby girls are gone too smh, absolutely tragic. May their souls find peace🖤🙏🏾

  • @marysmith3763
    @marysmith3763 Před rokem +8

    My Dear Lady you are her voice. You are here to keep your family alive Mrs Banks. Much love to you.

  • @anijaandrews40
    @anijaandrews40 Před rokem +21

    Awnnn poor mama.. when she said “why am i still here” NO MOTHER SHOULD EVER HAVE TO FEEL THAT WAY!! He’s a coward & Im glad these 3 beautiful queens got justice

  • @auburnmoore6661
    @auburnmoore6661 Před rokem +13

    I live In Milwaukee… this touched everyone here. Thank you for covering

    • @kushmob4208
      @kushmob4208 Před 3 měsíci

      damn ay, i used to live on the south side but moved back to the rez

    • @kushmob4208
      @kushmob4208 Před 3 měsíci

      i miss living there and think about movin back once in awhile kuz this rez life boring as hell, aint shit here but drugs and liquor smh

  • @jenniferwebb4628
    @jenniferwebb4628 Před rokem +10

    I have survivors guilt too just like Mrs.Banks. I lost my husband at the age of 33…. Was engaged 10 years later and he too had a heart attack and passed… smh I have given up…

  • @crisfoster2553
    @crisfoster2553 Před rokem +15

    God help us all

  • @LanaWalks
    @LanaWalks Před rokem +31

    Absolutely horrible on every level. I am devastated for them, I don’t know how you get through something like this. No words.

  • @donovandawkins2608
    @donovandawkins2608 Před rokem +6

    GRANDMA IS SO STRONG 💪🏾

  • @PEN-jx9kc
    @PEN-jx9kc Před rokem +69

    I’m so sorry for the family. Such beautiful children and mom ripped away. They must have been so scared. My heart goes out to their family.

  • @ameliashostak4764
    @ameliashostak4764 Před rokem +7

    For ALL the people who were touched by this, all the family, friends, teachers, anyone, I hope someday you all can find your peace once again. You do not cry alone.

  • @ProfessorMichaelT
    @ProfessorMichaelT Před rokem +4

    This woman. This mother and grandmother is a much stronger human being than I. How blessed we are to have her walking among us. I weep with her.

  • @cathyhaynes2700
    @cathyhaynes2700 Před rokem +36

    God bless the precious people who lost your family.
    This is one of the most heartbreaking stories I've ever heard.

  • @DRUGSTOREMAKEUPDIVA
    @DRUGSTOREMAKEUPDIVA Před rokem +22

    OMG, I cried like a baby....
    My condolences to the family & friends. 🙏🏾
    RIP to mommy & her angels.....
    And may that coward have the long life he deserves at his permanent address!

  • @briebribree267
    @briebribree267 Před rokem +7

    Rip sweetie. Your memories in high school will always be remembered. You didn’t deserve this.

    • @sagemccall5891
      @sagemccall5891 Před rokem

      Teusea Yes phys see Yes phys Yes love see she PHY see Yes love see Yes love see phys

  • @saragrandma9592
    @saragrandma9592 Před rokem +61

    I'm a white person, but my granddaughters are mixed. I don't care what color you are, what financial status you come from, damn it we are all connected together. I love my grandbabies more than anything. If her mother and her sisters say something was wrong, there was something wrong. Family knows if something is wrong, police needs to pay attention. May God please her family and help them find peace.

    • @DorisPayne348
      @DorisPayne348 Před rokem

      Your grandchildren are pit bulls?

    • @saragrandma9592
      @saragrandma9592 Před rokem +3

      @@DorisPayne348 what? Where on earth did pitbulls come into the story of the mother and her children die from Domestic violence?

    • @DorisPayne348
      @DorisPayne348 Před rokem +2

      @@saragrandma9592 YOU said you are white, but your granddaughters are mixed while a mother and her children died from domestic violence not me!
      Now, are they mixed with pit or not?
      That’s how you are referring to them, my grandkids are mixed….with PIT!

    • @chelseaaneke
      @chelseaaneke Před rokem

      ❤️

    • @gwendolyngreyer3284
      @gwendolyngreyer3284 Před rokem +2

      You must of cleaned that comment up with your racist behind

  • @agclove9369
    @agclove9369 Před rokem +8

    "This is so heartbreaking"

  • @pikachu3763
    @pikachu3763 Před rokem +6

    Praying for the whole family especially mom.. I just wanna hug her..

  • @SoberCartel
    @SoberCartel Před rokem +10

    NOT A CRITICAL MISSING CASE?!?!?! Well what the hell is Milwaukee PD!!! I was crying like a baby for her mother!!!! I felt every word when she said she wished she could have put hands on him but GOD knows what he is doing!!!! its the biggest truth and the hardest concept to understand! I dont understand why God took my father but I do kno that he knows exactly what he is doing.

  • @joyceh217
    @joyceh217 Před rokem +24

    Wowww this is sooooo sad my heart goes out to her MOTHER and the rest of the family and friends! 😩😩🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @melissasmithmelissasmith5536
      @melissasmithmelissasmith5536 Před rokem

      ,🙏🙏🙏 God is your savior he loves you and family always bless you God says he loves you and care about you and Missy blessing to him garbage you're keeping your life,

    • @melissasmithmelissasmith5536
      @melissasmithmelissasmith5536 Před rokem

      It's not your time you got something to do in your life or someone is have a blessing to you and God got you keeping your life your three little angel watching that on you,

  • @jennmarie1527
    @jennmarie1527 Před rokem +27

    This oage needs more subscribers, and more view. The thought, love and care they out into their documentaries is amazing. I stumbled upon one, and I've now watched 5. These documentaries are better then most professional ones you see on television. Keep up thr great work!

  • @leahhayes8256
    @leahhayes8256 Před rokem +15

    Lord wrap your arms around Mrs Banks and her entire family 😩😪… Most of us pray we could live to be as strong as Women like Mrs Banks, it truly breaks our hearts, I know some question Gods plan but can we really imagine having to be as strong as her… 💔💔.. One good thing is the kids and her daughter are all together and they will see them in due time

  • @ABeautifulMess101
    @ABeautifulMess101 Před rokem +12

    Lord bless this Grandmother 🤧 My heart breaks for her and her daughter and grandchildren.

  • @megganspoeticalbreeze1266

    This story broke my heart and I always felt as though the police didn't respond with the intensity needed that could've saved their lives... being from Milwaukee I witnessed on many occasions racial disparity from law enforcement... From the outside looking in the signs or (triggers) was the death of her son and her probably reaching a breaking point of not wanting to be with him after feeling as though he killed their son... May The Most High continue giving this family the strength love and healing needed each day... I'll never forget this story... ❤️

  • @lknewber
    @lknewber Před rokem +6

    I want to hug the mom so bad. Her grief has to be so heavy im so happy she has people in her corner because to have to bury two kids and three grandkids is hard.

  • @kokocoke5354
    @kokocoke5354 Před rokem +5

    This made me cry 😢 my first time hearing about this story

  • @beingcarter6310
    @beingcarter6310 Před rokem +41

    Damn this just heartbreaking. The people in this world never cease to shock me. I hope the family finds healing ❤️‍🩹

  • @Chgo1221
    @Chgo1221 Před rokem +13

    This was so sad how can anybody harm children they’re innocent give them a chance to experience life. The letter from the teacher was hard to hear tears started to flow thinking about the baby last moments with her. 🌹🙏🏽🦋🐣🐣🧸😢

  • @kimpenwell2625
    @kimpenwell2625 Před rokem +15

    Such a sad story. Bless the family and friends!! 💔

  • @GoblinBoy
    @GoblinBoy Před rokem +12

    REST IN PARDISE these 4 ANGELS 🙏🙏

  • @veedollas494
    @veedollas494 Před rokem +6

    This is so sad 💔😩the mother is so beautiful and strong. Bless her and her family.

  • @britanir
    @britanir Před rokem +34

    My condolences to these beautiful angels and their family. This is by far the most devastating thing to happen. What kind of person does this to a woman and her daughters. He’s not a man nor human. “Our Heavenly Father” has the final say. I pray heavily for her family. I heard her briefly but this was a great documentary. I’m glad this family got justice. Prayers to them. Keep Up The Great Work. 🙏🏽😔🌸👑👑👑👑👶🏽👧🏾👩🏾‍🦱👩🏽🕊🕊🕊🕊🙏🏽

  • @jalisabryant6347
    @jalisabryant6347 Před rokem +16

    We miss y’all so much amarah baby zel zanya camaria Continue too watch over us our angles

  • @franlooving4203
    @franlooving4203 Před rokem +5

    21:14 I would like to give that grandmother/mother a hug. She is so strong. I could not be strong. Please take care.

  • @xcrazysunshine
    @xcrazysunshine Před 11 měsíci +2

    This is the saddest thing I've ever heard. Even the news anchor was struggling to hold back tears. I wish so much healing for this family.

  • @moiralynch4234
    @moiralynch4234 Před rokem +4

    It's not your time because, you are a beautiful person. And this world needs more beautiful people.xx

  • @manuelarodriguez7353
    @manuelarodriguez7353 Před rokem +6

    It's heartbreaking how can somebody be so evil it was a beautiful family

  • @1stpageplacementNet
    @1stpageplacementNet Před rokem +8

    Dear God....
    I just don't understand how Evil people are.
    Prayers to this family.

  • @tonyagreen4476
    @tonyagreen4476 Před rokem +8

    This is just heartbreaking to watch and hear,but this is a wakeup call for all us woman,because it's happening more than ever...RIH beautiful souls...God bless the family...

  • @casparillo987
    @casparillo987 Před rokem +7

    A young mother and her sweet babies taken from this world like that..... it breaks my heart....... how could anyone be so cruel.... my thoughts are with her family.... what they went through was terrible.....

  • @vernwilliams1069
    @vernwilliams1069 Před rokem +8

    This is so heartbreaking no words can describe how senseless and horrible how can one person cause so much hurt and devastation sending prayers to this beautiful family

  • @chinababe999
    @chinababe999 Před rokem +12

    One of the saddest stories I've ever heard. Watching this right before I go to work and I'm in tears for this beautiful mother and her babies, literally lost her whole family because of a monster. R.I.P. 💔

  • @kaylajones7112
    @kaylajones7112 Před rokem +28

    Omg my heart aches. I lost my son at 2 months old. The drs misdiagnosed him and over looked the Rsv. When she talked about her daughter being broken and then mad. That hit home so much because I was angry for a very long time. But then to lose a grandson and then daughter and both granddaughters. The pain she feels brought tears to my eyes. And yes. There are TOO many cases where color still plays a factor in whether the police jump on something and how quick or how strong they start investigating. Its the same way with women in s** work or past or even current drug addicts. People still love them. Everyone has a family that cares
    We need to stop allowing social statuses to impact how hard we look for someone or how quick we look. I would rather the time be wasted by finding someone and it being a false alarm than to waste time not doing anything and then when they finally decide to act they arent alive anymore. I pray for her family. Her mama is so strong. Atleast they all can be together. All 3 kids and their mother. It just didnt have to be that way.

    • @kaylajones7112
      @kaylajones7112 Před rokem +1

      And i hope that sorry excuse of a human being has a life of hell in prison. Your apology was not sincere but one day i pray it hits you so hard that you will never go a day without having those beautiful faces in your head and i hope he has.to relive that day and what he has done. I also pray for his family
      His father did the right thing.

    • @kerry-annrisher2888
      @kerry-annrisher2888 Před rokem +1

      So sorry for your lost I’m praying for you and your family as well as this grandmother that lost 2 daughters and three grandchildren 😢🙏

    • @Blue-zx5mp
      @Blue-zx5mp Před rokem

      🙏🏾

    • @KimmieNoel
      @KimmieNoel Před rokem

      Prayers for you.

  • @sheenamills8470
    @sheenamills8470 Před rokem +14

    Lord! I know we’re not supposed to question you but how can someone be so evil??!!! This was a sad time in Milwaukee.

  • @EveBlaccHair
    @EveBlaccHair Před rokem +4

    Whew! Wish I could hug the mother! You are the epitome of a mom/gma❤️

  • @aleijahharris1848
    @aleijahharris1848 Před rokem +19

    That’s scandalous the police could’ve saved them that day they got that phone call, how didn’t they know the location? I’m so confused by that. This story is beyond sad, my heart goes out to the family. 🥺💙

    • @francomoncama3233
      @francomoncama3233 Před rokem +2

      Defund the police movement 👎👎👎

    • @gordont17
      @gordont17 Před rokem

      He shot them first r then put them on fire ..I doubt the police would have found them alive had they came after the call and actually checked...the lady said it went silent after she heard the girl say don't kill me ...so I'm assuming he shot her them the kids then took them out the house after the police left ...it's so sad😊

  • @WahoosWifey
    @WahoosWifey Před rokem +1

    I have never commented on a video, ever, but Mrs. Banks is a Warrior for being able to share her grief so eloquent and graceful. Rest assured God is in control and trust His plan, regardless. Thank You for touching my heart.

  • @behappy9591
    @behappy9591 Před rokem +3

    I miss you beautiful. I remember when we first met you showed me around town when I moved back. Then when you came to enroll your babies at the school. RTP missed you all...

  • @truecrime_and_everything_else

    Heartbreaking.... The grandmother is so gracious.. The police have a lot to answer for.. The monster who did this deserves death!

  • @bethaniel841
    @bethaniel841 Před rokem +4

    May she and all her lil ones be in eternal peace, shining bright in the darkness🫶Your legacy; forever inspiring kindness and love ❤️ God bless 🌈

  • @tinahamilton4085
    @tinahamilton4085 Před rokem +10

    This is SO SAD and tragic!! My heart just breaks for for everyone involved in this story.. My thoughts and prayers for you all! ☮️❤️

  • @shondasmith5470
    @shondasmith5470 Před rokem +23

    Grandma there's nothing that you couldn't have done too stop that evil demon 😈 May your Daughter, Her Childrens RIH in eternity..... My Sincere Condolences goes out to the families and friends.

  • @yellowthang62009
    @yellowthang62009 Před rokem +4

    Omg..I was so heartbroken when I heard about her story ,, so sorry for the losses 💔they are still in my prayers..I also live in Milwaukee..

  • @mikmika2012
    @mikmika2012 Před rokem +5

    This is such a hard story to listen too. I pray for this family and all of us in the world. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @lynnetteclark269
    @lynnetteclark269 Před rokem +23

    Such a heartbreaking tragedy, I hope her family find some peace until they are reunited with their loved ones again.
    Also can we just take a second to appreciate the monsters Father for turning in his own son? I know it seems like the obvious thing to do but it’s not always the case. Good karma to that man!

  • @terrishepherd3266
    @terrishepherd3266 Před rokem +3

    This is Horrific, Heartbreaking and Keeps Happening. Why? Why? why? Sending prayers your way🙏🙏🙏🦋🦋🦋

  • @nikitiam6568
    @nikitiam6568 Před rokem +3

    I am sooo sorry for your losses. May God keep you. 😢😢😔

  • @luvlxcks3566
    @luvlxcks3566 Před rokem +12

    The police failed her they should’ve came immediately and found out where the car was search doors maybe she will still be here

  • @feliciakennedy2310
    @feliciakennedy2310 Před rokem +13

    So sorry for your loss my deepest condolences and prayers goes out to you and your family such a sad story may God bless all her family my heart aches for this family

  • @tanishatyson4158
    @tanishatyson4158 Před rokem +11

    January 2020 Just two months before the pandemic hit. Leaves one to wonder if it were really viral bronchitis or Covid and it just wasn’t known at the time. Covid had been in the states for about 2/3 months as of January 2020. 🙏🏽💙

  • @Angela-ns8ux
    @Angela-ns8ux Před rokem +12

    Just disgusting I just can't imagine why in hell you would kill anyone no matter what cause they're leaving you ? Or something are you serious? We all get left we all leave someone atleast once .. we don't kill those that leave us we mourn avd then move on .. this young mother abd her daughters never even got old enough to see what they'd truly turn out to be ..

  • @ericastarling3193
    @ericastarling3193 Před rokem +2

    As a Milwaukee resident this hurted us all ❤ it was definitely a sad day in Milwaukee for us all 😢 he was a coward! After burying their son this is what he did, im crying all over again. Prayers up to the family

  • @janedwards5292
    @janedwards5292 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful mum and children. So very sad.

  • @bluecollarscholarmelrosepa5673

    Hello Ladies and Gentlemen watching this video 💯☮️🥊...Thank you for posting this episode 💯☮️

  • @hasnahabdullah716
    @hasnahabdullah716 Před rokem +7

    What a horrific tragedy, Three beautiful people, My heart ❤️ goes out to her Mother Father and her brother…RIP…🧚🏿‍♀️🧚🧚🌹🌹🌹

  • @lovelyfirered9374
    @lovelyfirered9374 Před rokem +4

    This still upset me and make me cry..Fly high Angel's ..