The Whittaker Family Tragedy: A Son's Deadly Betrayal
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In this episode of True Crime Analysis, Emma Kenny explores the deeply unsettling case of Bart Whitaker, a seemingly normal son who plotted the murder of his entire family in a twisted quest for inheritance.
The Whittaker family of Sugar Land, Texas, seemed picture-perfect from the outside. However, within the family's comfortable existence lurked a sinister plot masterminded by the eldest son, Thomas "Bart" Whitaker. Emma unravels Bart's meticulously planned plot to hire a hitman to kill his family and inherit their wealth.
Emma dives into Bart's psychological profile, exploring his manipulative and sociopathic tendencies that made him capable of committing such a horrifying act against his own family. Emma also scrutinizes the investigation that led to Bart's capture and subsequent death row sentence.
The discussion also covers the controversial decision by the Texas Governor to commute Bart's sentence to life in prison following his father's passionate plea for mercy. This case not only reveals the depths of human deception and betrayal but also brings up complex issues surrounding family, forgiveness, and the justice system.
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Emma is my favorite because she has no problem saying exactly how she feels, and it's usually what we all want to say.
Same here.
She tells it like it is point blank, simple as!! I mean to most it may not be “professional” to speak the way Emma does but hey, at the end of the day, Emma just says what’s needed to be said regardless of the professionalism, and I’m sure she’s only putting it “mildly” in some cases.. there are other cases where it’s obvious she’s being mild.. but so appropriate given the circumstances of the cases she’s covering!! I would give anything to force all of the murderers & perpetrators to listen to their cases (that Emma covers) with them starting off getting all excited thinking they’re ever so special to be the main topic of the case just to end up heartbrokenly devastated by the time they’re done listening to be forced to listen to Emma rip them a new ass hole all while the victims are the star of the episode!! It would be a dream come true tbh if they all had to listen to Emma’s opinion of them and her just dehumanizing them like they did their victims.. That’s just me though!!
@@jaylynncason5267 that is one of the most amazing ideas I've ever heard! Wonder if there's a way to make it happen 🤔
It could be considered therapy 😀
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Yes!! She’s educated, articulate, compassionate, and uses COMMON SENSE. She doesn’t pander or push any radical nonsense either. Love her content!
He was not only a narcissistic sociopath, he was also incredibly stupid. Incomprehensible killing his family. Heartbreaking for his dad.
I once dropped out of university without telling my family. I had been struggling with depression, suicidal ideation and eating disorder even as a teen and had been in therapy and on meds, but when I started university I had a major relapse and fell into a deep depressive pit where I wouldn't leave my bed for days, barely ate, stopped showering or brushing my teeth, and felt incredibly depressed, paralysed and empty, like I wasn't even in my body, I wasn't even there.
I didn't go to my classes, and I failed them one after the other, and eventually I dropped out completely. In that time, I didn't immediately talk to my parents about what was going on. I'd completely isolated myself from all my friends, wasn't talking to a single person anymore, and my family was in a different country and I was so apathetic and numb, I didn't tell them. But when I finally managed to do that, it was such a relief. I will never forget sitting on my bed with my mum and telling her I couldn't do it anymore, I was failing uni, I couldn't go anymore. My parents helped me so much. They're the reason I got better. Finally telling my parents I dropped out of uni was the turning point that changed everything. I got help, I got back on my feet. I picked up the pieces, but I would not have managed without my family.
Know this case pretty well, but this is why I come to Emma. She always has insights and details that I've never heard / thought of before ❤
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I remember hearing about this story, just unimaginable to think why it came to this and how he managed to persuade the others to go along with his plan.
The only reason I can even imagine his father asking for leniency and paying to defend him is if it is down to the fact he has already lost his wife and son through violence and can't bear the thought of losing the only remaining member of his family. I feel so sorry for his father as I would think he is dealing with an unsurmountable amount of trauma and emotional turmoil.
Personally, I don't think I could be strong enough to want leniency for a murderer, regardless of my relationship to them. Bart showed zero remorse and deserves to face the maximum consequences for his actions.
It’s truly mind boggling how someone can grow up with a loving, supportive family and all the benefits in life and yet not only do they fail to be grateful but they decide to hurt the very ones who had given them everything they had.
I shop lifted as a child and my Mom made me return it and apologize. Know the difference between want and need.
I really feel for the Dad, I can understand his viewpoint in some ways, he seems in denial of the reality of the situation and campaigning for his son maybe gave him some purpose in a world where nothing that happened made any sense to him, so infinitely sad. Great work Emma on this, well researched and delivered 😊
Good afternoon from NM, in the States !
I'm watching this during the hour and half lunch break from the trial of Leticia Stauch for the brutal murder of her 11 year old step-son Gannon, in January 2020. She then made up several stories, and she disposed of this precious boys' body in a suitcase and dumped him off a bridge in Escambia County, in Florida with the hopes that the body would make its way into the Gulf of Mexico and never be discovered.
So, very sad. Hoping for justice for Sweet Gannon stauch! 💙💙💙🙏
I love Emma so much and I'm not trying to take views away from her at all by making this comment! But if you want really good coverage on the Leticia Stauch trial, Annie Elise 10 to life has a ton of videos and is continuing to update us on the trial.
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I do watch Annie Elise and Ten to Life!
She also does an amazing job !!
“NM” 🙄🙄🙄 this is the internet, not America. Nobody from outside the states knows what your abbreviations mean.
@@Joleneeeeee right it's the internet, if you don't know then google is your friend
@@FlyingAnanas-337 girl, literally only Americans expect others to research their abbreviations when it’s a lot easier for them to type the full names out. Self-research can cause issues, for example typing in “NM abbreviation” yields near-miss as a result, leading to potential confusion. This is the internet, not America.
Love Your channel Emma. You keep it real and I love that. No sugarcoating the BS.
I wonder if there's ever been a day that his dad thought "I should've let the death penalty play out..."
bart needed his arse smacked a few times when he was a kid and mabee may not have been such a spoilt brat .
He definitely should
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“How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child!” - William Shakespeare, King Lear
I remember this case. It's chilling!! He really must have ice in his veins.
Hello my cult member.🥰
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Maybe he just wanted a child to live rather then lose them all. The poor man already thought it was his fault. So if his son had been given the lethal injection he would have thought it was his fault even more. I really feel for him the love and care he so willing given, and still he is not given anything in return.
We have cameras inside and outside our home in North Pole, Alaska. Unfortunately, it's not only Santa that comes a knocking. This is tragic.
Emma, can I just say that you and your team work so hard to consistently bring us these quality videos…endless hours of research must go into this…not to mention the tour that you’re doing! I love your passion and drive for your work ♥️
This is your time to shine ✨
Thanks for covering the crimes of BW. Born and raised in Texas. Naturalized Arkansan now. We don't have a King here. But there's not much to be a king of in Arkansas.
As always, you enlightened me when I think I've heard it all.
Thanks for your diligence.
Emma has the best intro song ever!
I think Clemency on the basis of his Father potentially suffering even more than he has already was the right decision.
No, Greg Abbott is also a despicable human being. Simple as.
Hello from Sugar Land!! Thanks for your content Emma. Your thorough review of each case, and your ability to dissect the little nuances is astounding.
Much appreciation from this side of the pond! Cheers!
Poor father . That man must really have a hard time. I wish people were not so pure Evil. 😢
I love coming back here to watch all of Emma's videos. She always brightens up my day with her humour 😂. I listened to her in work everyday. She makes my work day much more fun. Xx
I bet your boss is happy ...
@@BlytheWorld1972 my boss doesn't mind as long as my work gets done . I find Emma very soothing.
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I heard of this case years ago, but I was very eager to see how you handled it and I was not disappointed. On one hand I think Bart's father showed a great deal of forgiveness for what Bart had done but on the other hand I have to wonder...WHY???? I believe I would be thinking, if not of my dead wife, at least of my dead younger son and I would allow fate to take its course with dear old Bart. I would have been thinking of the people Bart had TRIED to recruit to do this job who refused or who were unsuccessful because this was not a one-time, I-learned-my-lesson-and-I'll-never-try-that-again act. Bart was determined to see this through and that's why after his mother and younger brother were wiped out he told his puppets (sorry, but that's how I see them), "You didn't finish the job because my father is still alive." I can't even express how much contempt I have for this waste of DNA.
So weird how Emma just disappeared during the ad....?
Yes I did just make a camouflage joke.
I remember this story..
Another tragic story of unfathomable tragedy.
Emma, thank you for the work you do to bring awareness to the cases you present. If, I remember correctly only the Father survived. I believe Bart set this tragedy in motion....
It makes me angry that this monster earned both his BS and Master's Degrees while he's surviving his life sentence. I don't think this is fair.
Emma is just the best, I love the way she tells each case! And she’s just so entertaining as well as sincere!!!
Was at your show last night in Warrington, bloody loved it! I found it strange watching the Toy Box Tapes with other people around. I could quote that word for word the amount of times I've seen it played in true crime vids, but hearing the gasps from the audience really made me realise how numb I've become to the more shocking details of true crime. So, was really glad I got to see the usual things I watch online in a live audience setting, really gave me a slap to the face (in a good way). Loved the show, was really interesting being able to compare serial killers like that, cause most vids focus on one without drawing comparisons. Anyway, gonna binge-watch your vids now. So glad I was able to find your work. Keep up the amazing work, and good luck with the rest of the tour. You rock!
A new upload! I’m so happy my birthday fell on a Wednesday today, seeing a new video from you makes me so happy ❤
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I am so sorry with the family. May they fly high and free. May the wings keep them light and close together always. But now Bart has to spend the rest of his life in that little cage. And just think of what he has done to his BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!! MAY THEY ALL REST IN PEACE ALL TOGETHER ALWAY 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤💙💙💙💙💙
Crime and consistency You are the best Emma 💙💙🤍🤍
Families!! 😫.....I am still Reeling from Sundays Crime 😢
Thank you for always making time for our Wednesday and Sunday viewings even though you are on tour,after watching this one I'd quite like to hear your thoughts and ramblings on Jeremy Bamber. x
Oh me too sorry to gatecrash your post I'd love to hear what her take is on it as well. He nearly walked though didn't he phew
@@lunis471 you didn't gatecrash, Emma Kennys cult is a family ❤️
@@debsheels856 THANKS I can't wait to see her in Carlisle England UK on her tour on 19october isn't she just the best!! 😁
@@lunis471 I've got tickets for me and my daughter in law for Norwich in September
I may have missed this bit, but where was Bart treated for his gunshot wound? Surely he would have needed medical assistance which could have been linked to the incident or led to his identity being uncovered.
Anyway, thank you Emma, as always! You are brilliant. ❤
Saw you in Portsmouth serial killer nextdoor was great I don't go out so I was pleased to have managed it xx thanku
I can't judge the dad. It's unfathomable what he has been through.
Your a better person than I am clearly. I have no idea how he can defend his son who murdered his wife and child. Clearly Bart was his favourite
I never thought of it like that! Hopefully not. I think it's cos I can't even bear to imagine one of my kids doing that to the other.
They seem normal in pictures until you look at the ones when the boys were a little older. The younger brother looks normal and you see the contrast-Bart looks weird, mental like. Such a shame, Kevin had so much to offer the world and Bart is worthless.
Yeah. No one is exactly “safe” from the court of public opinion. If you want to call it that. Some people seem to be damnEd if they did and damn ed if they didn’t but it’s always, in retrospect. And . Within this (kangaroo) “court of public opinion”. If you want to call it that. Stay safe ✌️
Hello Emma, thank you so much for your amazing show. I never miss it.
I think I first came across you whilst you were a guest 'profiler', for want of a better word, on a few UK true-crime shows?
Anyway, being a huge Australian fan of yours, I was wondering whether you might consider doing a deep-dive into two tragic and deeply disturbing crimes Down Under, that very much put the focus on violence against women?
The said cases concern Jill Meagher and Eurydice Dixon.
Cheers,
Sean
I would live starving on the streets to save the lives of my beloved family! I never understand how anyone can do this. Imagine taking your last breath knowing that it’s your own child who has done this to you!! 😔
I remember when this happened (I lived in the area) and from the very first reports, based on the injuries, you just KNEW something was hinky with this. I remember that being my IMMEDIATE impression.
I’ve been hoping you’d cover this case!!!!!!!!! You’re my favorite true crime you tuber!
I grew up in Sugar Land and was friends with Adam Hipp’s sister. Kent’s brother, Keith, was my first pastor.
watch your videos every night can’t get to sleep without listening to your voice, you’re so amazing at what you do. Best there is. You deserve millions of views and supporters. Please come to Nottingham on your tour 😢xxxx
His father lost his whole family. Two to death and one to prison. I can understand him wanting to save is only child. A parents love for the most part is forgiving.
Mind blowing case. Thanks em. Take care everyone.
Hi Emma! I have to say for someone that lives in Texas not far from Sam Houston University and has heard the case covered by other podcasts you cover this one very well! I’d say it’s an enjoyable podcast but considering it’s a murder podcast I’m at a loss for words! You did an amazing job! Thanks for all your hard work!
If he was willing to kill his family, then he could kill anyone. Should have been put to death. xx
A big thank you for all the work you put into this for us, we appreciate you 🤍
Awww Emma I love you and your page! I am in york and plan to see your show in October. Always thought you were brilliant on Tv and to find you here on CZcams only 2 weeks ago has been great 🥰
Another unknown to me, thank you for bringing lesser known cases to light. You're one of my inspirations so thank you
I truly love your videos! Thank you so much for covering so many different cases!! Much love and stay safe ❤
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Hey Emma this case reminds me of Sharon Collins aka 'Lying eyes' in Ireland. Do u know this case?
Saw you at Parr Hall in Warrington last night Emma. Really impressive and you certainly know your stuff. 👍🏻
So excited to see your tour in Peterborough next week Emma!
This case has similarities to the Chris Porco case, just not as barbaric in the method of killing.
Reminds me of the Dana Ewell case as well
And Joel Guy Junior
Really hope you do the Jodi jones and Luke Mitchell case
Thank you Emma!
Hi Emma. Love your deep dives and so looking forward to seeing you on tour twice❤😂 Not obsessed 🤦♀️🤣 x
Kent’s protection from Bart receiving the consequences of his actions is WHY Bart is like the way he is!! FFS
Oh, I thought this was the case when the son killed his parents, dismembered them, and scattered their remains.... sad that there are so many similar stories.
The North American have a saying: “Where there is money, there is no father and no son”. Soooo true!! It is even horrifying to wrap this kind of crime around one’s mind. I feel for the father. No death penalty...barbaric!
Why does this remind me of Joel Guy Jnr, & Chandler Haldersen ..? These spoilt...Brats!! All the love & support of a family & affluent life style..but they want more & are quite happy to annihilate their family because they decide, they don't want to work, or share & best course of action is to kill them!! What's the most frightening is the planning & preparation before the killings! It's chilling.
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Thank you Emma xx
I understand that blaming himself for the way his kid turned out is probably less painful, but even in pleading for mercy ar sentencing I'm like, OK you're trying to lay all the responsibility o yourself but you didn't learn anything! Because he is letting his kid run the show, make demands of him, and the dad just let's him have is own way. "Oh, the lawyer I'm paying for after you tried to have me killed isn't good enough? Sure, I'll fork out more moneu for someone that meets your standards!" I have no doubt that if Bart had gotten off, or even out on parole, he'd try to have is dad killed again. This guy should have been put down when he was supposed to be.
I couldn't agree more!!
I know this case in and out but still gotta listen to Emma! Great job as always.
Bart looks like Uncle Fester.
Another one I've never heard of, god that guy wasn't only narcissistic, sociopathic and evil, but an absolute moron! I feel so bad for his dad 😔
(I'd love for you to cover the case of James Prout, no one ever talks about that case, I've only ever found one documentary and it was just all about the killers... James Prout deserved better and I think you could do that, I'll warn you though it's heartbreaking and it stayed with me for a very long time. 💕)
Just checking in to say that I’m still watching all your episodes even though I’m not making the premiers. They continue to be among the absolute best on CZcams, confirmed by the fact that other vids of Emma’s cases appear soon after. If you want *all* the details and you want them first, this is where you need to be! Keep going Emma - I haven’t left you… and a big shout out to all your wonderful premierbods (I miss them!)!
Planning on coming to see you in October in Cardiff new theatre, the excitement I have is overwhelming! Will there be merchandise on sale ? ❤❤
A true narcissist that’s unaware and most dangerous. Cashing in on others horrible experiences. Absolutely sickening.
Love you Emma. Thank you. Keep up great work 👍. Lot's if love 💘♥..
I get that the father saved his son from lethal injection. I respect his wish to not loose another family member. Capital punishment is a sign of helplessness of a society that is riddled with horrible crimes. When I think “he/she deserves to die”, it shows only my shock about the crime. But justice is not there to make us feel better, it should never be revenge.
My mother would absolutely never stick by me if I did something like this.
Mine either, nor would I expect my parents to. Clearly he had a favourite son
I am from South Africa 🇿🇦 there is no better crime channel...I wish she had international political power to get several country's legal- ,police-,child services and correctional services shaken up to proper levels...She must have free range to speak her mind ,lock up ,and sort out corruption....just imagine a world under her straight talk ,no- nonsense ,righteous range...🎉
Imagine being in a good family and being spoiled and still you’re not satisfied. He should’ve been very grateful for his good family. The parents shared their wealth very generously with the children, gave them everything they needed. But no, Bart wanted all the money! It’s so unimaginable that he wanted them dead. What a disgusting excuse for a human being! And it’s sad that his dad takes some responsibility! It’s NOT his parents fault at all that their son turned out this way. They were good to him and that’s all! You don’t become a psychopath or murderer because you’ve been spoiled as a child. Barts upbringing have nothing to do with his actions. I wish his dad wouldn’t take any responsibility for this! For his sake I hope he can realize he didn’t cause this in any way. Bart had a good childhood provided by his parents, and had a brother who looked up to him, but he was a narcissistic psychopath and nothing could’ve been done about that. Unfortunately.
I really felt that "....BASTARD " Emma.😃😃😃
Love all ur content am just gutted I always miss the lives 🥹🥹🥹🥹
The part with the polygraph doesn't matter as their results are not admissible in court and can only be used as a coercive tool against people who think lie detectors work.
That poor brother and mother (and by the way I wouldn't feel sorry for him being a war hero as I don't care for the army). What a piece of work.
Also he got clemency cause he is a young white person, like come on.
Emma you beuty. Thank you for your true crime content. Love your hair ❤
Saw your show @ Portsmouth Guildhall on Sunday. Really enjoyed it. Interesting how 95 % of the audience were women ...
he shouldn't have gotten to live. his dad is something else after finding out he still was being plotted to kill yet he continued to support him. like wtf. for all we know he could still act on that and get someone else on the outside to do it!
Hi Emma! Another amazing deep dive! you absolutely keep me glued!...plus I saw you at Aylesbury theatre.. it was such a fabulous show..." Do not comply! " ... I have taken this with me! .. luckily I never have lol... ❤ thanks again for being so friendly when I saw you... you made my week! xxx
Love your content absolutely brilliant x
I am so happy to watch Emma talk her talk. She is so fine!!!
Hi everyone.. hope your all well .. could you plz add the Ebony Simpson case and the Adam Clapham case to the list plz .. one old case and 1 from my neck of the woods still in courts .. TYSM 😊
Apparently Abbott is a family friend... no way that sob makes that call for Average Joe.
Thanks Emma... just watched both recent uploads... fantastic work.
Is not the point with a safe, that a burglar should not be able to brake into it? Strange.
Emma is worth her age in tons of gold
Just came to say that I went to see the show on Monday night and Emma is amazing! Sadly I had to leave early as I am still bf my 11 month old and she officially had enough of being away from mummy 😂 However it was a great show! Emma keeps the audience captivated and such interesting information. Plus she looks even prettier in real life ❤ Keep up the good work Emma.
I remember watching something about this case some years ago before I (mostly) just consumed true crime and how shocked I was about it. I couldn't believe that something like this could happen to a family like theirs. Now, nothing shocks me, sadly.
Don't the boys look just like their mom?
About to listen to this but had to jump on and say IVE GOT MY TICKETS for Emma's tour in St Albans on 24th June. So excited. Would have loved to see you closer but have front row seats on dress circle. Can you tell I'm excited?!
I'm not obsessed you are 😜
Right...back to video ❤
Hi Emma I like the analysis you are doing and very good work P.S. I really like your sweater ; )
Hey Emma! We love & appreciate you so much. I'm sure the victims & their loved ones appreciate you too. If you get a chance could you look into my best friends murder?? It was actually a double murder. Man killed my best friend, they (a few men) cut up her body and then a man named Matt Cooley who helped kill Tracey, my friend, chopped her murderers head off with an axe in his sleep, chopped him up too and burned their bodies together. Her name is Tracey McKinney and her murderers were Curly Vandyke (the one who was also murdered) and Matt Cooley. Happened on Christmas in 2021. There are still a couple of people who helped running free. I miss her so much.
I'm so sorry this happened to your friend Tracey and for your loss 😔 I would like Emma to cover her case, she's the best for ensuring victims' legacies are honoured. God bless you for trying to keep her memory alive. Love from Kerry in England ♥ 🙏
Hi there really sorry this happened to u xx
I am so sorry that you have been through such a horrendous time, and for the tragic ending of Tracey's life. I hope that Emma will cover this case for you and share Tracey's story xx
@@WakeyWakeyEggsandBakey thank you. It was very traumatic. She was missing for a couple days and I was looking for her and didn't know the exact address so I pulled in a driveway that you couldn't see the end of but you could see smoke coming from somewhere and I called her daughter saying I think I found the driveway and did she want me to go down and she said no to let the police handle it. Her body was burning while I was sitting in the driveway ❤️🩹. Emma is the one person I feel could do justice on her case for sure
@@allysonoconnell1457 thank you
Bart should have been put to death. I can't help but think the dad paid a hefty sum to have Bart's death sentence commuted. Yes.. I went there. What a heinous human Bart is.. and he even tried to have the job finished after. What a sick perverse psychopath.
Sometimes I'm glad I'm poor.. lol..
His dad said Barts been spoiled his entire life, please continue to overlook his behavior.
Beautiful presentation! Bravo.