Rouse Family Sent to Eternity by 15 Yr. Old Son - at Diamond Lake Cemetery.

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    THIS STORY:
    William "Billy" Rouse was 15 when he shot his parents in the bedroom of their mansion.
    The June 6, 1980 murder of Bruce and Darlene Rouse went unsolved until Rouse was picked up by Florida police last fall as a robbery suspect. He was living on a houseboat in Key West, having squandered his share of the million fortune his father made with a chain of gas stations. Rouse said he killed his parents after a confrontation with his mother over his drug use in which she threatened to send him to military school.
    As his parents slept, Rouse crept into the bedroom with a shotgun and shot his mother point-blank, then turned the gun on his awakened father, clubbing and stabbing him as well.
    THIS CHANNEL:
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    The Angel face you see is the Haserot, named “The Angel of Death Victorious". The stoic angel is seated on the marble gravestone of canning entrepreneur Francis Haserot and his family. Holding an extinguished torch upside-down, it represents a symbol of life extinguished. Wings are outstretched and the gaze is straight ahead.
    IN THE END, DEATH ALWAYS WINS. LEST THE FACES NOT BE FORGOTTEN...
    This channel is focused on casually walking and viewing a handful of the thousands of forgotten names and faces at various cemeteries near and afar. Seeing their faces up close. And when able, telling the stories behind their names.
    Most graves are unknown and lost to history.
    Some are famous.
    And some infamous....
    ....and some with tragic endings.
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Komentáƙe • 597

  • @shereehudnall4220
    @shereehudnall4220 Pƙed 3 lety +157

    As a child, I was raised near a cemetery. Our family had been there for generations. The graves of 3 children born to grandmother who died at birth were there.
    Two of my childhood friends and I would spend days cleaning the graves of people. We never thought it was strange. I always felt comfort as we cleaned the graves. I never knew there were people like me who wanted to honor the people who came before me in this manner.
    I still find comfort in visiting these graves. It's my trying to say you are not forgotten. Your passing through this earth had meaning.
    I'm glad I found your channel. We never walked on the graves either. As respect for the people.

    • @shereehudnall4220
      @shereehudnall4220 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      @@frankpaya690
      I don't think we had any reason for not walking on the graves. It seemed disrespectful. These were the remains of real people. All these people had were their head stone and the land over their coffin. I still feel that way.

    • @aliciabrewer9444
      @aliciabrewer9444 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      Anytime I had a bad day or a lot on my mind, I would drive to the cemetery, and walk around in the old section of the cemetery looking at gravestones and clean them off or just straighten a flag if needed. I've always found it to be a peaceful place to be when I needed alone time. Just me and my thoughts.🙂

    • @salfordlad3829
      @salfordlad3829 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      everyones born near a cemetery

    • @angelabird4794
      @angelabird4794 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      I was told as a young girl that if you stepped on a grave and didnt say sorry a ghost would follow you home. I'm now 46 and still say sorry xx

    • @shereehudnall4220
      @shereehudnall4220 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @@angelabird4794
      I think that's a good idea.

  • @tinaflynn3086
    @tinaflynn3086 Pƙed 3 lety +47

    My husband's little sister lived 2 days. Her grave at Holy Cross in Cal City is surrounded by babies from 1950's. She died from underdeveloped lungs. Born today she would have spent some time in NICU but would have been fine. A big majority of those babies would have lived 😞.

    • @judithniles2827
      @judithniles2827 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      I'am so very sorry for your husband's and the family's loss.

  • @An-wk9ml
    @An-wk9ml Pƙed 3 lety +83

    I have learned that I should be careful with words I choose to say when I'm angry cuz later, those words always leave a huge wound of regrets in my ❀ besides hunting the love ones.😔 Those wounds can't be healed!đŸ’”đŸ‘šâ€đŸ‘©â€đŸ‘§â€đŸ‘Š THANKS!😭

    • @pwlyons759
      @pwlyons759 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      the truly sad thing to me is how few people think like you. Most people will say whatever they can to destroy you on a whim. And not even care.

    • @gdhse3
      @gdhse3 Pƙed rokem +1

      Same here

    • @MoonbeamAcres
      @MoonbeamAcres Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +1

      I still hear my Moms voice laughing when she was telling her Friend (while pointing at me) "she was the only one who was planned, and look at how she turned out".
      Several years later after she had broken her neck and was signed over to hospice by her favorite (my Sister), I fired hospice, brought her home and helped her get strong enough to live. I did complete care for her, she was a quadriplegic and could do nothing for herself. And she outlived my Dad. So yeah, look at how I turned out... I was the only one who fought for her to live, and took complete care of her. Thankfully I had been trained as a CNA and an EMT and had worked in the hospice industry so I knew what to do. We were definitely not close when I was growing up, but those last 5 years she actually got to see "how I turned out", while my other siblings only cared enough to come when she had surgery or was literally taking her last breaths. And oh, before her last birthday she told me she had never attended a hawaiian luau. So for her birthday I sat her patio up as a Hawaiian luau, and provided fresh fruit and drinks, played hawaiian music on a Jam box and decorated it all with Hawaiian decor and we watched the sun rise over the pond while I fed her breakfast.
      I have no regrets with her and that's saying alot. But her words still haunt me and bring tears to my eyes some 30+years later.

  • @runninggirl2765
    @runninggirl2765 Pƙed 2 lety +27

    Recent subscriber here....When I stumbled upon your channel, I hit gold! I thought I was alone in my fascination for cemeteries and stories such as these. When I am traveling, I often stop at cemeteries and read headstones and try to imagine their lives by the inscriptions, years lived, etc. I will pick up a fallen pot or straighten a flag like I've seen you do. You are a natural story teller. Keep up the good work and thank you.

  • @tamibennett8683
    @tamibennett8683 Pƙed 3 lety +63

    I got physically sick to my stomach while listening to the part of him killing his Dad. I kept picturing my Dad & how I could never, ever hurt him or my Mom like that. Made me cry.

    • @FacesoftheForgotten
      @FacesoftheForgotten  Pƙed 3 lety +8

      I agree.

    • @irmalaucirica1688
      @irmalaucirica1688 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      That feeling is good it shows you got a heart and the pain of others hurt you, just look at his eyes, there is nothing empty no soul for God so no love for any other person only f9r in self, may God bless you

    • @joaniebowers5844
      @joaniebowers5844 Pƙed 2 lety

      @Shell m I am sorry, hope you and baby are okay. No not all are good, kind or loving.

  • @marystar6021
    @marystar6021 Pƙed 3 lety +62

    So very sad and tragic.
    Who could ever imagine being murdered by the very one you gave life to?
    But these type of murders have been happening since recorded history.

    • @Novagunner
      @Novagunner Pƙed 2 lety +5

      Cain and Able brother killing brother. Right off the Bat
      There is a song called " Right in two" by "Tool" ( Highly recommend listening) and its about man kinds ability to take a good thing and destroy it.

    • @robertmargraves3509
      @robertmargraves3509 Pƙed rokem

      Evil POS ways hell bound

  • @Nicole-uf4sf
    @Nicole-uf4sf Pƙed 3 lety +67

    I guess I’m weird but I love old cemeteries. They’re in some way so interesting. I really enjoy your Chanel, just found it today. Very interesting stories. đŸŒčđŸŒčđŸŒčđŸŒč

    • @vsanchez7158
      @vsanchez7158 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      You are not weird!

    • @Bella-gj6wc
      @Bella-gj6wc Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Welcome! You’re not weird at all, and if you are you’re in good company! Lol

    • @nathanielovaughn2145
      @nathanielovaughn2145 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      I live for "weird". 😁

    • @leemagrish3432
      @leemagrish3432 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      Nicole, I think they are interesting too.

    • @siobhansweeney7376
      @siobhansweeney7376 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Don't feel bad cuz I feel the same way about the older cemeteries, love the original handcarved engraving of the letters intricate designs.when people truly worked!!

  • @bubblesangel555
    @bubblesangel555 Pƙed 3 lety +68

    What a horrifying story, sadly the parents reaped what they had sown. Ron, it's beyond me how you can tell an entire story, film every fascinating gravestone, never miss a step - all the while having my undivided attention 🎈

    • @coffee4dayz19k4
      @coffee4dayz19k4 Pƙed 3 lety +16

      Parents didn’t deserve to be blown to pieces with a shotgun

    • @bubblesangel555
      @bubblesangel555 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@coffee4dayz19k4 I didn't say that...

    • @alvaroakatico9188
      @alvaroakatico9188 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      @@bubblesangel555 Insinuating is what you did. “Reaped what they had sown” is open to interpretation.

    • @bubblesangel555
      @bubblesangel555 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@alvaroakatico9188 Then intemperate as you wish.

    • @bubblesangel555
      @bubblesangel555 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@alvaroakatico9188 What have you got for my comments today? Pass on by my comments, you don't have to agree with anything I have to say.

  • @junekuntz1874
    @junekuntz1874 Pƙed 3 lety +32

    Wow 15 and got away all those years, Thank Goodness he ran out of money, May they rest in peace!

  • @debbiebutler3815
    @debbiebutler3815 Pƙed 3 lety +169

    Very,very sad how the parents were killed 😱😱 How anyone could kill their parents is beyond me 😱😱 May the parents & their daughter Rest In Peace đŸ˜ąđŸ˜ąâœïžâœïžđŸŒčđŸŒč

    • @barbarakilman271
      @barbarakilman271 Pƙed 3 lety +16

      My parents were nuts and it never crossed my mind

    • @deannanewland4885
      @deannanewland4885 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      I’ve just NOW started listening to this story. I just read your comment. 😱đŸ„ș I listen to a lot of stories similar to this one. But in their own way so very different. Anyway, it’s so 😞 sad, this story is all too common. We need a course that is mandatory to take in elementary school. About love and what it really is in all different ways. And classes on how to respect and treat people.... maybe? Idk, then stories would leak out people’s are making something sick out of it.... effing, pitiful world, dude......damn...... referring to Debbie Butler’s comment

    • @barbarakilman271
      @barbarakilman271 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      @Topazthecat my mom jumped off a second story balcony holding me. I took care of her when she died

    • @evelynwilliams9443
      @evelynwilliams9443 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @@barbarakilman271 what a mother would do for her child May she Rest in Peace.

    • @bonitobonita9263
      @bonitobonita9263 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      @@barbarakilman271 so sorry you’ve had to experience that. But not everyone has same experience and same mentality or emotions. Just because you took care of her even you were almost killed doesn’t make everyone else should and can do the same.

  • @christinezemanek-newberry2716
    @christinezemanek-newberry2716 Pƙed 3 lety +101

    I remember when this all happened. I grew up with relatives of theirs. They finally tore that house down!

    • @westcoastin7077
      @westcoastin7077 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      When did the killing happen again?

    • @christinezemanek-newberry2716
      @christinezemanek-newberry2716 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      @@westcoastin7077 1980ish

    • @lauraaddison9986
      @lauraaddison9986 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Why did they tear the house down?

    • @janicesullivan8942
      @janicesullivan8942 Pƙed 3 lety +12

      @@lauraaddison9986
      The house was the scene of another murder. Lived down the road from where the home was originally, there’s still a basketball hoop and part of a driveway.

    • @Littleone124
      @Littleone124 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      @@lauraaddison9986 it caught fire so it was demolished

  • @hollyb.3615
    @hollyb.3615 Pƙed 3 lety +31

    What a tragic story. I am glad this "kid" got caught, even if it took all those years to happen. It's sad that their daughter died young as well.

  • @pwlyons759
    @pwlyons759 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    The poor daughter. A very good young lady with care and values. she must have been devastated by the events, all the way to her tragic passing. ❀

  • @dulcehajjar5826
    @dulcehajjar5826 Pƙed 3 lety +45

    ROUSE Family..” RIP 🙌
    Gone but Not forgotten ❀

  • @jro7741
    @jro7741 Pƙed 3 lety +47

    Fascinating story, yet heartbreaking at the same time.

  • @susanblauss1530
    @susanblauss1530 Pƙed 3 lety +39

    What a sad, sad story all around.May the parents & daughter RIP.I hope Billy lives to be an old man in prison, so he can remember what he did every day of what's left of his life.Thanks Ron, for bringing us another great video, sad as it was, the story needed telling, so we don't forget-they are remembered.

  • @adwinaharford3297
    @adwinaharford3297 Pƙed 3 lety +34

    What a horrible death đŸ˜± and the poor dad struggling, getting his face blown open, not knowing what was happening 😼
    Another great story!! Best wishes as always â˜˜ïžđŸ˜ŠđŸ‡źđŸ‡Ș💖

  • @wynonabieneman7985
    @wynonabieneman7985 Pƙed 3 lety +27

    15 years old!! OMG 15!!! Cannot Phantom Killing My Parents. I miss them still 💔 Thank God For Memories đŸŒč And my Family I have ❀đŸŒč❀ Thank You Ron for sharing your story 😊

    • @m.f.harvey2807
      @m.f.harvey2807 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      I believe you mean (fathom )
      understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.
      "he couldn't fathom why she was being so anxious"

  • @elizabethshaw734
    @elizabethshaw734 Pƙed 3 lety +33

    I was flat-out spoiled and I was a child who wanted to share all that I had. I had a huge heart which only grew and I was very sensitive. I was a spoiled kid who was not a spoiled brat.

    • @jessicajones3379
      @jessicajones3379 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      I know what you are saying. Same thing for me lol I remember one time when I was in the 3rd grade on the first day of school I noticed a classmate had old dirty shoes on and it was killing me that she didn’t have new shoes on the first day of school and I went home from school that day and was in tears about that poor little girl so needless to say I drove my parents crazy until they bought her a pair of shoes lol 😂

    • @elizabethshaw734
      @elizabethshaw734 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @@jessicajones3379 that would have been me! :-). That girl would have had a new pair of shoes the next day!

    • @lunaticmoon2941
      @lunaticmoon2941 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Same here. I’d give my last dollar to help someone. My parents spoiled me but gave me great morals and a huge heart.

  • @zeedrasparrow5173
    @zeedrasparrow5173 Pƙed 3 lety +17

    The way you tell these stories let’s you get a clear vision of these stories. Man U do a great job .

  • @billl1127
    @billl1127 Pƙed 3 lety +53

    Reminds me of the Menendez family murders in Beverly Hills.

  • @lexicat6177
    @lexicat6177 Pƙed 3 lety +13

    I walk in the cemetery. I tried to stay off the graves as well. It's just a sign of respect for the dead and the family

  • @natalieangelo54
    @natalieangelo54 Pƙed 3 lety +58

    POOR ROBIN , MAY SHE REST IN PEACE 🙏🕊💔

    • @barbarakilman271
      @barbarakilman271 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      I agree and I think folks see the older as the same as butch defeo and it's not fair to him. He lost his entire family

    • @natalieangelo54
      @natalieangelo54 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@barbarakilman271 who is butch defeo ??? U MEAN RON DEFEO IN AMITYVILLE LONG ISLAND ?? RON WAS HIS NAME

    • @barbarakilman271
      @barbarakilman271 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Yes I have always heard him called butch

    • @natalieangelo54
      @natalieangelo54 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @@barbarakilman271 humm maybe your right ,but i never heard him called butch , that crime too was horrific , like the one in NJ WHERE IM FROM , IT WAS NOV 9TH 1971 IN WESTFIELD NJ THE FATHER KILLED HIS WHOLE FAMILY , HIS MOTHER KILLED IN THE ATTIC WHICH WAS HER OWN APT , THEN HE KILLED HIS WIFE , AND HIS THREE CHILDREN TWO BOYS AND HIS DAUGHTER PATRICIA WHO WAS 17. THEN HE LEFT , LEAVING THEIR BODIES IN THE HUGE BALL ROOM OF THEIR MANSION , IN SLEEPING BAGS TWO MONTHS GOES BY AND NEIGHBORS NOTIFED THE POLICE , THATS WHEN THEY MADE THE GRUESOME DISCOVERY. HE WAS FOUND FROM THE TV SHOW AMERICAS MOST WANTED , HE WAS FOUND IN VIRGINA .THE WIFE AND THREE KIDS ARE BURIED IN WESTFIELD , NOT HIS MOTHER OR THE KILLER HIMSELF , IM NOT SURE WHERE JOHN IS BURIED. JOHN LIST WAS HIS NAME , U CAN LOOK IT UP

    • @56cadd
      @56cadd Pƙed 3 lety

      @@natalieangelo54 ..WHATTTT.? 😆

  • @johnsteve4850
    @johnsteve4850 Pƙed 3 lety +9

    Hi from WI When I grew up in Milwaukee it was a total different world. Sunday morning the city was closed, people went to Church. Now the stores are open Christmas eve and morning. Church is something like "I'll go next week" ! I'm 74 and I lived by a 100 rules. An your right,, "Think" before you do something. An all an those thinking and rules made a better man out of me. Now you don't like something go protest or just give them the finger. Or worst yet,, get a weapon an ... you know the rest. I'm glad I'm as old as I am. All I can add is pray for the people ! Thanks for another great Graveyard program

    • @Wife_Mother_Failure
      @Wife_Mother_Failure Pƙed 2 lety

      Hmm. You were a teen in the 60s...the era of protests. Stop the whinging

  • @marygarner5249
    @marygarner5249 Pƙed 3 lety +41

    That is so Heartbreaking rest in peace

  • @mwatts-riley2688
    @mwatts-riley2688 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    I had Billy Rouse in my class in special ed in Libertyville Illinois. I was teachers assistant in the class. He was quiet but not easily motivated. Just came in usually high or smelly. He was clearly in a sort of internal misery. He was ruled by a dad that seemed to just yell a lot and wasn't ever ever pleased with anything Billy could -or couldn't - do.
    M. Illinois. 📚

    • @FacesoftheForgotten
      @FacesoftheForgotten  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Very interesting, thanks for sharing. Must be haunting to imagine, you knew the guy.

  • @geraldlekas9474
    @geraldlekas9474 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Ron, thanks for the very kind shout out about my book. There are tons of places & odd events in our area that folks pass every day without ever knowing the whole story.

  • @craigdowden2196
    @craigdowden2196 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Billy was on my team in the Libertyville Boys Club Softball League and was a very nice kid. He was my catcher for a season and I don’t recall ever having anything but good conversations with him.

  • @harolynallison6889
    @harolynallison6889 Pƙed 3 lety +23

    The kid blew it all he volunteered information and detail a dead give a way. No pun intended. My gosh what a story. Excellent presentation. Your feelings come thru and you are a caring 👹 man

  • @dulcehajjar5826
    @dulcehajjar5826 Pƙed 3 lety +24

    I am just feeling the sadness , a moment
    Stock in time ..😔💔
    My heartfelt and Prayers to the Parents
    and Daughter that passedâ€ïžđŸ™
    Rest In Peace 🙌đŸŒșđŸ’đŸŒ·đŸ’•

  • @MichelleJune67
    @MichelleJune67 Pƙed 3 lety +42

    A grave in the middle of the video was of Mary Harrison.. she was 90 when she died and that would make her birthday 1775 ...how amazing.

    • @fuzzamajumula
      @fuzzamajumula Pƙed 3 lety +4

      And her brother, Thomas Postgate, was born in 1774 and died at the ripe old age of 88!

    • @MichelleJune67
      @MichelleJune67 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @@fuzzamajumula I quickly read his name but was so focused on her.. ty for pointing that out.. love this.. I live in New Hampshire but love going to Boston have some unbelievable cemeteries

    • @cindyreynolds4045
      @cindyreynolds4045 Pƙed 3 lety

      I love going to cemeteries. I live in Texas and one of my favorites it’s the one in Galveston it’s huuuuuuge and the history and feel you get from reading the tombstones is amazing. Many of them will tell a story of the person. Anyway this was very interesting, thank you

  • @denisesmith2745
    @denisesmith2745 Pƙed rokem +6

    What a heartbreaking story , but unfortunately, it’s not a story but real. I don’t know them, but no parents deserve this. They provided for him, fed him, had a lovely home, tried to ensure homework was completed. I guess some people are just born evil. Absolutely horrible. Thank you, Ron. I’m really shaken

    • @karenstyles2623
      @karenstyles2623 Pƙed rokem

      My conscious hurts me every day whether I actually killed anyone or not. It's best not to even think about things like that. In my mind I'm a murderer.

  • @allenpost3616
    @allenpost3616 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    This weighs heavily on my heart, such a horrific case. I do not recall this event as I was only 8 at the time. Still enjoying my childhood and protected from such things. Rest in peace Rouse family.

  • @kathyjones3798
    @kathyjones3798 Pƙed 3 lety +8

    This is so sad and scary but thank you for sharing this story Ron. I'm from the UK so I'm so interested in hearing such sad stories from the u. s. a. May those family members rest in peace.

  • @edwardkellogg1284
    @edwardkellogg1284 Pƙed 3 lety +11

    May this family rest in peace. Very horrific way of murder of the parents. I am glad to see William is serving his life behind bars. I do like those old head stones. Great story Ron.

  • @meredithc2755
    @meredithc2755 Pƙed 3 lety +27

    Kind of reminds me of the Menendez brothers with the spoiling and the murders. My parents raised us with a what we needed: a whole lot of love, our physical needs met with occasional splurges, and some appropriate discipline when needed. I admit I needed the last part more than my sister did! đŸ€Ł

  • @patricialenaburg6553
    @patricialenaburg6553 Pƙed 3 lety +60

    Sometimes kids are given to much in life, and with no responsibilities. They expect cash flow will never stop, the parents weren't seeing what was happening around them. A terrible tragedy all around, and it didn't seem to change any self serving thoughts in the minds of the two sons.

    • @letsplaymtmbarbieshow4821
      @letsplaymtmbarbieshow4821 Pƙed 3 lety

      Dynmically opposite, kids who have very little, go on to criminal lifestyle, middle class children can wind up on the same road.

    • @lilysfield1
      @lilysfield1 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      The way they were raised had a lot to do with their lack of responsibility. You can't give anyone everything they want without cheating them out of the joy of accomplishment. Even the girl who apparently did very well in school displayed some of that behavior at the end.

  • @bruceliggett8036
    @bruceliggett8036 Pƙed 3 lety +19

    You’re a great story teller Sir!

    • @craigdowden2196
      @craigdowden2196 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      That video is absolutely brutal. Having to tell us the strip-mall wasn’t there in 1853? đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

  • @Agenahd
    @Agenahd Pƙed 3 lety +17

    I remember the story. Everyone was frightened when this first happened in this area. I believe ID channel did a story on the house and told the story of what happened to the Rouse's.

  • @thecopperartist2972
    @thecopperartist2972 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    I used to live in Libertyville, Illinois on the town square ( the rectory of St. Joes ). I remember this mystery Murder ! we Moved to Wisconsin before it was solved. WOW What an ending !! I have donated to your Patreon to help with the purchase of headstones. Ron, You always tell a good story and keep me intrigued. Hope to see you in the Northwood's this summer.

  • @debbiebutler3310
    @debbiebutler3310 Pƙed 3 lety +29

    How Heartbreaking & sad 😱😱 RIP to the parents & Robin I also like to look at old gravestones & the history to them💖💖

  • @mountainbound1315
    @mountainbound1315 Pƙed 3 lety +15

    Another fascinating story of murder in a family. Billy was probably a psychopath at an early age. These sons were screaming out for help, love, attention and all they got was the old tough love kick in the pants. Doesn't turn out so well as we have learned here.

    • @nreynolds75243
      @nreynolds75243 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Tough love doesn't always work. Love, time and attention is what's important. What happens is that material things are given and for some reason, "people", not all, think that's enough. It's not. Also words can hurt and scar.

  • @ritashustitzky2934
    @ritashustitzky2934 Pƙed 3 lety +15

    Never heard of this story. Horrible how children can kill their parents. The thought of killing someone is bad enough but a parent is even worse.

    • @shanaemerine9074
      @shanaemerine9074 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I feel the same about this!!😔😔😔

    • @darlahays2471
      @darlahays2471 Pƙed 3 lety

      Have you ever lived through years of physical and mental abuse? I might sound cold but you begin to feel like they don't place an emphasis on the value of life, why should you.

  • @pamelaeversole6050
    @pamelaeversole6050 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    In his older pics, Billy favors his father, Bruce. I’d hate to see the nightmares that wake Billy up.
    This whole story is so sad.
    Parents that work to give their children a life they never had often forget those children will never learn the lessons that made them hard workers. I think by the time they realized what their sons had become, they felt it was too late to fix things by themselves. A lot of kids, in time, grow up & get close to the parents again. But I guess Billy had other plans...proof that RESPECT has to be a lesson they learn real early on.
    I hadn’t heard of this before so thanks again Ron!

  • @hound03
    @hound03 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Thank You and for fixing that Flag

  • @karanfield4229
    @karanfield4229 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    I'm so obsessed with FOTF, that other posts don't hold my attention, quite like this channel does. I've always been fascinated with cemeteries, and to have a tour through AND a story to go with, is amazing!
    In New Zealand here, we don't have much history beyond 1800s really as we are a relatively young country.
    I thankyou for all yr work, and the loving respect you have for the victims and their families, Sir.
    Bless you and your family. âœïžđŸŒđŸ™ƒ

  • @gigicostlow4414
    @gigicostlow4414 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    My mom and dad knew the Rouses. My dad worked for him at the Standard station (later Amoco) in Mundelein back in the late 60's or early 70's. My uncle and his friend robbed that station before that and like dummies they ran from there and left footprints in the snow to where they were hiding. They were busted in no time. LOL Anyway, after working for Rouse (everyone called him Rouse) for a while, Dad bought the Mobile station Rouse owned which was across the street from the Standard station. Robin was the same age as me. I didn't know her or the other kids or Darlene but I do remember Bruce. He was always nice to me. I was living in Gages Lake (Grayslake) when the murders happened. I was shocked and so was my dad. Bruce got into cable tv and real estate and word was he was affiliated with the mob which supposedly met at his house. After their deaths the house had an illegal casino run by the mob and a well known mobster was slain there. The house is gone now. It burned and not much was left of it, then it was torn down. It was just north of Rt 137. It was unincorporated back then but it's really grown in that area now. I haven't been there in a few years but if I remember right there's a music hall and a few other businesses where the house was.

    • @FacesoftheForgotten
      @FacesoftheForgotten  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Thanks for those memories. Crazy times

    • @pinkvolo
      @pinkvolo Pƙed rokem

      Must have been so unbelievable when it happened. I am sure Mr and Mrs Rouse had many connections in the community. How sad.

  • @blancaesquer7051
    @blancaesquer7051 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Wow horrendous criminal case , but it's good to know the story of the events ! Thank you Mr Ron , you're a truly good Story Teller , and i really enjoyed how you explained it !

  • @leonlemieux7620
    @leonlemieux7620 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    I find myself waiting for your video uploads every day. Thank you for bringing these to the light

  • @sadfiremccraven4579
    @sadfiremccraven4579 Pƙed 3 lety +16

    I love how you do the back story when u go to the cemetery

  • @WritingRebel82
    @WritingRebel82 Pƙed 3 lety +16

    That is so messed up that they lost their lives like that to Billy.

    • @beverlymccollum8861
      @beverlymccollum8861 Pƙed 2 lety

      Seems two names are so often associated with boys who were bad. Billy and Johnny

  • @catherineferguson7388
    @catherineferguson7388 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    RIP to the Rouse Family, 2 horrific murders, poor Robin. Xxx

  • @rhondamacdermott9258
    @rhondamacdermott9258 Pƙed 3 lety +17

    This is a tragic story all the way around. R.I.P :(

  • @jacquelinenoble6640
    @jacquelinenoble6640 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    God bless them. Another great story I enjoy these so much. Thankyou

  • @Tiffany-vj1tv
    @Tiffany-vj1tv Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Wow Ron this was something! Amazing... the crazy stories never end😳😞 very interesting thanks for sharing and all your hard work... appreciate you đŸ» stay safe and healthy out there 🙏💛

  • @annetpetroni1797
    @annetpetroni1797 Pƙed 3 lety +8

    OMG ✹ Ron
    What a story...đŸ˜Ș
    Thank you...Hero
    Love and support from Italy 🇭đŸ‡șđŸ™‹đŸŒâ€â™€ïž

    • @sergiosilva3164
      @sergiosilva3164 Pƙed 2 lety

      Deus ti abençoe sempre iluminando sua vida Annet!

  • @MichelleJune67
    @MichelleJune67 Pƙed 3 lety +17

    I think it is sad that none of the kids look very upset in photos from the day of the murders or from the funeral... I don’t know knowing my parents were killed like that not sure I would look so care free..so very sad

    • @FacesoftheForgotten
      @FacesoftheForgotten  Pƙed 3 lety +8

      right??? EXACTLY Michelle, this is what I was thinking.

    • @nightmaster6381
      @nightmaster6381 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@FacesoftheForgotten I'm surprised to hear such ignorance from someone who spreads so much wonderful information such as you, sir.
      So please allow me to give back some knowledge to you as you've given me plenty........
      Its called shock. It's one of the stages of grief. I'm kinda surprised that someone who spends so much time around the subject of dying wouldn't recognize this - but maybe I shouldn't be because It's not something people experience with typical deaths like when grandma dies of old age with the whole family gathered holding hands and saying goodbye together.
      It's what happens when your friend or family is suddenly and tragically taken from you. Or violently taken from you.
      I think part of the problem is that people watch too much tv and movies and are conditioned to expect dramatic responses to situations like this.
      Sometimes people dont believe me when I tell them with a straight face and matter of factly that my sister committed suicide when I was 17 and she was 24. They expect tears, 23 years later, to make it believable. Ever since it happened, I've always been self conscious about the way I appeared to people emotionally. But I had to be strong and be a man, at 17, for my mom - who was probably more like what you'd expect a suicide survivor to behave like.
      Another thing you have to remember is you are approaching this situation from the viewpoint of an emotionally, financially established adult man, not a 15 year old kid who was spoled(not his fault), not emotionally stable, brain not fully developed, and under the influence of drugs at 2am in a big midwestern thunderstorm in 1980!!!!
      Anyways, I love your videos - I live by st charles and heard of the body snatching story but not in detail and of course not with the quality video you made. Hopefully I helped you understand why it looks like

    • @romanychi5034
      @romanychi5034 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Faces of the Forgotten, I live very close to the house where this happened, and Mr. Rouses’ cousin was the superintendent of my high school. Have you ever visited the cemetery at Millburn? It’s supposedly haunted.

    • @Mytube777
      @Mytube777 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@nightmaster6381
      I’m from Arlington Hieghts and moved to Cali in 87 but I don’t remember this story. I have had to come back here after all this time and I don’t remember this story but I TOTALY understand about the way we perceive people after a death and shock. There is no rule book of how one is supposed to “look”. What is the body snatchers story? I guess I’ll have to look through the channel as I just found this channel a few minutes ago.....

    • @nightmaster6381
      @nightmaster6381 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@Mytube777 I didnt hear about it until a few years ago myself. But do check out this channel's video on the body snatchers. It took place in St. Charles. This channel is one of the best, good luck getting out of the rabbit hole!

  • @anskelder5994
    @anskelder5994 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    Thank You for telling this story.

  • @gabe-po9yi
    @gabe-po9yi Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I couldn't understand why the police couldn't have solved this relatively easily, until an article said that when they were going to interview the children, family members intervened and disallowed it. I'm sure they had the kids' best interest at heart, but it allowed a murderer to inherit and spend a significant amount of money, which gets me more than him going unpunished for 15 years. The irony is that in 1980, Billy would've been tried in juvenile court and likely released by age 21.

  • @lovepet4565
    @lovepet4565 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Nothing wrong with Hippies, Rock n Roll or Cannabis: none of the above makes one a killer of anyone. Its Evil in ones heart

  • @Carolbearce
    @Carolbearce Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Wow, such a sad story but well delivered. Thank you for sharing.

  • @mr.nibbles2369
    @mr.nibbles2369 Pƙed 3 lety +8

    My parents had a friend who's husband was a private security guard. Him and someone else where on the property to guard it. The friend was inside and his partner was outside. The guy outside was shot at and my parents friend had to use the phone to call 911. Needless to say they were pulled and lake county sheriff took over. The friend said it was so damn eerie in the house he had the creeps he said

  • @colleencrane4843
    @colleencrane4843 Pƙed 3 lety +8

    I'm at a loss, as to what to say, except another so tragic ending to this family, may they Rest in Peace.

  • @Brianthehistorynerd
    @Brianthehistorynerd Pƙed 3 lety +14

    I’m lost for words honestly I don’t know what to say about this.

  • @lornahudson4454
    @lornahudson4454 Pƙed rokem +1

    I will never get bored or watching your channel 🇬🇧

  • @marygarner5249
    @marygarner5249 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Hello my friend pray all is well thank you for taking us along

  • @scotta3906
    @scotta3906 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Thanks for bringing this incredible story to light!

  • @cookie6325
    @cookie6325 Pƙed 3 lety +14

    Satan roams the earth looking for souls to steal. He offers what they want if they are willing to sell their souls to him. He always gets paid. Thanks for this story.

    • @suzsnnesanders4742
      @suzsnnesanders4742 Pƙed 2 lety

      There's a saying that i.love, sell your brain to the highest bidder, but never ever sell your soul!

  • @silentnight6682
    @silentnight6682 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Another unfortunate moneyed family. The parents really should have taught those boys some manners, respect and values. ThanQ for sharing Ron. Travel safe.

  • @moonstarfireshine
    @moonstarfireshine Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Thankyou, what a lovely video of remembrance for the Rouse family.

  • @sandrahunter5904
    @sandrahunter5904 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Coach Houses are cool to live in. They're really EXPENSIVE in Chicago when I lived there. I guess the price is out of this world now.

  • @irmalaucirica1688
    @irmalaucirica1688 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    My sweet mother always said, too much money only brings tears, division's and tragedy, and I was just a small little girl, but I understand it.

  • @Naturegirl1976
    @Naturegirl1976 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I'm also a huge history buff like yourself Ron. I've always been very close to my folks since I was little. I've been bingewatching all your videos thanks for taking us on your adventures

  • @rosemariemckinley7326
    @rosemariemckinley7326 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Thank for sharing. Please take care of yourself. Much love and respect.

  • @footballlvnlady
    @footballlvnlady Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Another great video from our amazing storyteller, Ron! Looking forward to Sunday and the next premiere!

  • @MidwestFlesh
    @MidwestFlesh Pƙed 3 lety +1

    great upload! thank you for sharing with us!

  • @janetwentz3259
    @janetwentz3259 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Very, very interesting as usual Ron. Love your channel. 😊

  • @jnolette1030
    @jnolette1030 Pƙed 3 lety +9

    Wow that was something. I'm surprised he got away with it for so long.

  • @valeriegruben39
    @valeriegruben39 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Wow what a story. Thanks for sharing

  • @kathycarter1553
    @kathycarter1553 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Ron, such a great video, but a sad story. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.

  • @mendagy
    @mendagy Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Thank u, Sir. A fantastic job, as always!! I am constantly amazed at your thoroughness, curiosity & ENERGY!! Hope you never change!! â˜ș

  • @geofft.1959
    @geofft.1959 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I am always amazed at how much research you do for these videos....

  • @ohmeowzer1
    @ohmeowzer1 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    This was such a needless tragedy..how very sad may the parents be at peace..omg what horrible deaths the parents had it breaks my heart...no one deserves to die like that

  • @helenaopal
    @helenaopal Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Thank you Ron

  • @nadiabrook7871
    @nadiabrook7871 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    RIP Rouse family!!

  • @michaelbaillargeon3308
    @michaelbaillargeon3308 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I remember when that happened, I currently live in Maine but was living in Ingleside Illinois at the time, there were stories about the case almost every day in the Waukegan News Sun . Sad that they had to die like that at the hands of the younger son.

  • @Maryann_Thorpe
    @Maryann_Thorpe Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great show once again! I had never heard of this one, thank you.

  • @Holly1960-
    @Holly1960- Pƙed rokem +1

    Thank you for all of your hard work, research, and filming locations you do !
    I don't watch regular TV, but rather watch CZcams channels. Your channel is top notch. I just wanted to let you know I appreciate all you do to make the show interesting and informative ! Thanks again brother . Prayers that God continues to bless you in your future adventures . 🙏

  • @pyewacketpeggy8329
    @pyewacketpeggy8329 Pƙed 3 lety +23

    I remember everyone thought it was Kurt for years.

  • @lindajung9642
    @lindajung9642 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    I like your dad's, " what if" advice!!

  • @theadventuresofhoneymark.9656

    He was possessed..
    Plain and simple..
    Great story bro thank you..!

  • @pwlyons759
    @pwlyons759 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I absolutely revered my mother. I can count on one hand the few times I ever even raised my voice to her. ❀ I love you mama RIP. A true Saint.

  • @waynedvm
    @waynedvm Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I appreciate your narratives, well researched and spoken, thank you

  • @Unit38
    @Unit38 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    You're an excellent story teller. Keep it up.

  • @aprylrittenhouse4562
    @aprylrittenhouse4562 Pƙed 3 lety +11

    Who knows about killers. In 1987. My late best friends brother murdered a special young man with the claw of a hammer for 50 dollars on Christmas eve. Just so he could buy cocaine. Why?? It boggles the mind .

  • @carolinenorman8862
    @carolinenorman8862 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Another wonderful video thanks so much .

  • @whatwillbem6825
    @whatwillbem6825 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    What an evil demon! Sickening...bad seed...sad tragic story

    • @hh7407
      @hh7407 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Exactly right.

  • @meckersley2123
    @meckersley2123 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Love this channel love you give so much respect! I am imagining no cars disturbing the dead

  • @aliciabrewer9444
    @aliciabrewer9444 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    So sad what happened to the parents and the daughter. How can you do such a thing, I don't understand how any child could kill their parents. It upsets me to know that I'm going to lose my parents to old age. That boy had no remorse for what he did, he definitely had an evil streak in him. I'm glad he's behind bars where he belongs.
    I don't walk on the graves of people either, I've always tried to walk between or around the graves trying to be respectful, and safer (as Ron has pointed out to us about some graves fallen in).

    • @aparnadevi3277
      @aparnadevi3277 Pƙed 3 lety

      I think there should be a probe into his sis's car accident too

  • @kristieweaver2428
    @kristieweaver2428 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this