The Story of Diane Downs

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  • Diane Downs shot her three children and herself in the arm, drove them to the hospital where her 7 year old daughter died. She claimed she was the victim of a carjacking.
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  • @youngmasterzhi
    @youngmasterzhi Před rokem +96

    (Un)fun fact: Christie Downs, the first child who was shot by her mother, now has a daughter who was named Cheryl in honor of her late deceased sister.

  • @bardgettbrandy
    @bardgettbrandy Před 2 lety +580

    I went to middle school with Danny. I remember seeing him in a wheelchair and thinking that his own mom did that to him and feeding sad for him. But when I would talk to him he was a happy person and I believe he was raised by a good family after this happened.

    • @wendysolem2372
      @wendysolem2372 Před 2 lety +50

      I'm glad to hear that he was doing OK, I often wondered about the 2 survivors - especially Danny

    • @Angie-jm8kp
      @Angie-jm8kp Před 2 lety

      Poor boy, imagine seeing your mother shoot you and your 2 sisters, unbearable.

    • @SirHumphrey498
      @SirHumphrey498 Před 2 lety +11

      I just wish violent women would just leave boys and men alone , what I mean by that what has men (boys) ever done to women that deserves this response

    • @Angie-jm8kp
      @Angie-jm8kp Před 2 lety

      @@SirHumphrey498 I just wish violent men would leave women (girls) alone, what have women done that they deserve the amount of violence and murder against females? I'm not in any way sticking up for her she is evil.

    • @Herschel1738
      @Herschel1738 Před 2 lety

      @@SirHumphrey498 Was that meant as some form of sarcasm?
      Or did you miss the part where she also shot her 7 year old daughter, Cheryl, who died from her wounds? Or do girls "deserve" to be shot but boys don't?

  • @danielx555
    @danielx555 Před 2 lety +62

    She had such a remarkably unpleasant personality. Her face was oozing contempt and hatred and narcissism, and she clearly loved the attention. Ugh! Thank you for this.

  • @stormyskyz4251
    @stormyskyz4251 Před 2 lety +90

    The face on the interviewer while Diane talks about replacing her dead child with a baby and how her children were lucky says it all.

  • @elizabethagudelo7179
    @elizabethagudelo7179 Před 2 lety +835

    "I didn't try to kill my kids, if I did they'd have died"
    great defense Diane

    • @hannahbeanies8855
      @hannahbeanies8855 Před 2 lety

      @Ryan Smith 1 because she didn’t think there was a chance

    • @Suvraj-ls1kl
      @Suvraj-ls1kl Před 2 lety

      @Ryan Smith 1 what are you on about?

    • @Erebus.666.
      @Erebus.666. Před 2 lety +2

      @@Suvraj-ls1kl What are you trying to say? That this POS didn't try to murder her kids? She is a pathetic monster.

    • @Min-jv6ux
      @Min-jv6ux Před 2 lety +1

      I-

    • @onlooker4564
      @onlooker4564 Před 2 lety

      @Bars for Biden Because of her stupidity and madness, she'll remain in prison for the rest of her life, because she is actually dangerous and, were she to be free, she would kill again...

  • @kasinova90
    @kasinova90 Před 2 lety +859

    “Wtf are you talking about Dianne?” Is pretty much the perfect summary😂

  • @Supaahstar
    @Supaahstar Před 2 lety +8

    “Wtf are you talking about?!?”🤣🤣🤣I felt that!

  • @LadyLsound
    @LadyLsound Před 2 lety +62

    How wonderful that the Prosecutor and his wife, adopted the two children after this incredibly traumatic event...incredible sense of compassion.

  • @AriisWorld
    @AriisWorld Před 2 lety +653

    That interview of her reenacting her “carjacking” made me angry. The fact that she said she’s “unlucky” because she couldn’t tie her shoe is disgusting. Hopefully she never gets out.

    • @MA__
      @MA__ Před 2 lety +43

      You could see total shock and disgust in the face of the woman interviewing her about the shoe comment

    • @thejudgmentalcat
      @thejudgmentalcat Před 2 lety +17

      She's a malignant narcissist. Loves the attention, can't shut up when a captive audience is in front of them.

    • @lizc6393
      @lizc6393 Před 2 lety +19

      It's the willful breeding that pisses me off. Doing horrible things is one thing, but BRINGING life into this mess and then doing horrible things to said life is uniquely terrible.

    • @johnnycash1365
      @johnnycash1365 Před 2 lety +8

      @@lizc6393 spread that word to all countries that breed non stop and expect us to pay for it.

    • @angelaziegler6713
      @angelaziegler6713 Před 2 lety +5

      @@johnnycash1365 examples?

  • @Pip_NoSqueak
    @Pip_NoSqueak Před 2 lety +494

    That fact that she consistently photographed and STILL photographs with a smirk/smile on her face, is next level demented

    • @Bizarro69
      @Bizarro69 Před 2 lety +7

      Word

    • @American-Zero
      @American-Zero Před 2 lety

      How can she be smiling knowing what she did to her kids...I'll never know. The woman is a sociopath plain and simple.

    • @leonietaylor7054
      @leonietaylor7054 Před 2 lety +2

      Nothing is in the head!!! the words of my dear relative as she weeped when hubby walked away to a young chick leaving her with the 4 kids.😥😥😥😥.Nothing is in Diane's head.She is totally off!!!!!!!

    • @mariaevans5793
      @mariaevans5793 Před 2 lety +1

      @@melmen2379 like it!!!!😁🇬🇧

    • @stevestarr9769
      @stevestarr9769 Před 2 lety

      @@melmen2379 No, she'll still be smiling. She's a sociopath...she's literally incapable of feeling anything. I guarantee she is the same to this very day.

  • @kilssj2250
    @kilssj2250 Před rokem +18

    Don't let her out.
    Ever.
    She has learned nothing.

  • @uglyfxxx6981
    @uglyfxxx6981 Před 2 lety +22

    She talked bad about her husband but we all know she was the trash in that dumpster fire. What a terrible terrible human being. 😞

  • @panqueque445
    @panqueque445 Před 2 lety +610

    "You can't replace children but you can replace the affection they give you"
    Spoken like someone who doesn't give a single damn about her kids. I wouldn't say that about my dog, I can't imagine saying that about my kids.

    • @dtsyt82
      @dtsyt82 Před 2 lety +52

      Whenever she refers to her children it's always about what THEY can give HER.

    • @Rachel_Ryder
      @Rachel_Ryder Před 2 lety +35

      Spoken like an ACTUAL narcissist. Everyone throws that diagnosis around these days but THIS WOMAN… anyone could see it.

    • @luvmenow33
      @luvmenow33 Před 2 lety +12

      @@Rachel_Ryder That statement is as clear as it can get instant it.
      The funniest part is because she's a narcissist she had no idea how insane that sounds

    • @iwanwillemse7703
      @iwanwillemse7703 Před 2 lety +2

      yeah that was an awful thing to say

    • @itsChris65
      @itsChris65 Před 2 lety

      Wouldn't want to be your dog

  • @Michellee970
    @Michellee970 Před 2 lety +292

    I literally said, "What the fuck," aloud, right as you did. There's no other way to respond to Diane's craziness.

    • @teo5836
      @teo5836 Před 2 lety +3

      “Yeah, she was a good girl, mamas apple pie, the Fourth of July- SHE WAS A HOOKER!!!”
      -Norm Macdonald.

    • @Michellee970
      @Michellee970 Před 2 lety +1

      @@teo5836 She absolutely was

    • @ronelleheiberg5866
      @ronelleheiberg5866 Před 2 lety

      Oh Thank you so

    • @gaybrahamlinkoln5714
      @gaybrahamlinkoln5714 Před 2 lety

      Literally? No way. I want proof or it was just figurative.

  • @wendybutler1681
    @wendybutler1681 Před 2 lety +34

    She is a monster. The prison she escaped from was about 3 miles from where I lived. She loved being interviewed so we saw a lot of her on the news. What a piece of work. Ann Rule's book will shock you and tear your heart out. Christie's courage is unforgettable.

    • @wendybutler1681
      @wendybutler1681 Před 2 lety +5

      The description of what police found when they went to the townhouse she and the children called home is very telling of the kind of mother she really was. And that unicorn statue with the date inscribed--signifying the date the kids were supposed to die a week earlier than they did. No clothes, no furniture, no pots and pans, no food. She'll swear she was a devoted mother.

  • @docdugo1409
    @docdugo1409 Před rokem +15

    She still denies it ?!? Her daughter saw her ! Survived ! Testified ! This is ludicrous

    • @ConfuseDirt
      @ConfuseDirt Před 2 měsíci

      Narcissist can't accepted that their actions are their fault, not others

  • @kitthecat6543
    @kitthecat6543 Před 2 lety +468

    Her: "Everyone says you're sure lucky, well I dont feel lucky"
    Me: shes about to pretend that her child dying was the worst thing that happened to her
    Her: "I couldn't tie my shoes for about a month"
    ...wow, at least fake it lady.

    • @britth5333
      @britth5333 Před 2 lety +36

      I know all her interviews are just me me me not anything about her kids. She is a selfish person. I sure hope she never gets out. Her kids should never have to be subjected to that.

    • @possessedslig
      @possessedslig Před 2 lety +31

      It really shows people like that are so far removed from normal human compassion that they find it extremely difficult to even fake it

    • @MrWizzleTeets
      @MrWizzleTeets Před 2 lety +2

      Just imagine not being able to tie your shoes for a month!

    • @evieblessed
      @evieblessed Před 2 lety +1

      She's a psychopath (imo) and couldn't quite work out how to fake what a normal, feeling, human being would say. I think it's true of psychopaths that they simply don't feel empathy like we do, some are good at faking it and some not so much.

    • @MrWizzleTeets
      @MrWizzleTeets Před 2 lety +2

      @@evieblessed It's fascinating for some reason. They seem to fill the gap where empathy and normal human emotions reside for some immediate crazy self centered shit.

  • @Paige98
    @Paige98 Před 2 lety +258

    This narcissist thing is a whole nother level of twisted and evil.

    • @rickjustus6416
      @rickjustus6416 Před 2 lety +7

      Yes, my daughter's mother is Queen narcissist. Its disturbing. She can't see my child anymore and got the other 2 taken because she can't put the molly down

    • @babylooloosmicrozoo6842
      @babylooloosmicrozoo6842 Před 2 lety +6

      Absolutely! There's a seat waiting for her at the right hand of the prince of darkness

    • @denzelelysium
      @denzelelysium Před 2 lety +1

      @@babylooloosmicrozoo6842 what

    • @LoneStarAnglingOutdoors
      @LoneStarAnglingOutdoors Před 2 lety +5

      @@denzelelysium he's saying she's going to hell.

    • @denzelelysium
      @denzelelysium Před 2 lety +4

      @@LoneStarAnglingOutdoors Oh, well he made it sound really fucking metal so I was confused.

  • @danieceblue2079
    @danieceblue2079 Před rokem +5

    Best narrated line ever..."What the F**k are you taking about Diane?" Love this guy

  • @mta4562
    @mta4562 Před 2 lety +5

    my friend used to live in her old house, 10 years or so after. "bullshit" i said. he proceeded to go to his desk and pull out a piece of junk mail, addressed to her, at his address. " i still get her junk mail."

  • @TBlack-dz5bo
    @TBlack-dz5bo Před 2 lety +438

    Ah Diane, the queen of dupers delight. It was nice to see Anne Rule wipe the smirk off her face if only for a moment.

    • @britt.any_time
      @britt.any_time Před 2 lety +34

      the entire Oprah/AnneRule/ DD interview is 1 of my favorite things on CZcams. Obviously the overall situation is horrific and I don't mean to take away from that or make light of it in any way when I say this: diane is a real piece of work. I had to laugh (+cringe) so many times during that Oprah interview bc DD clearly was not fond of Anne + she could not control her reactions/remarks any time she heard OR *THOUGHT* SHE HEARD Anne's voice...in front of Oprah and the whole audience (+ eventually any/everyone watching it) she made herself look ridiculous and only confirmed our thoughts about her. Sorry excuse for a human + I'm glad justice continues to be served

    • @ginaperez8139
      @ginaperez8139 Před 2 lety +7

      So love your Prince Pic Love him so much 💜

    • @TBlack-dz5bo
      @TBlack-dz5bo Před 2 lety +4

      @@britt.any_time I’ve never seen the whole Oprah interview, DD is so cringy, but I’m gonna check it out!

    • @TBlack-dz5bo
      @TBlack-dz5bo Před 2 lety +4

      @@ginaperez8139 I love and miss him too💜

    • @ginaperez8139
      @ginaperez8139 Před 2 lety +4

      @@TBlack-dz5bo he will always be My number one I can remember listening to him whilst my girlfriend and I tanned on my roof in the 80s some good times with Prince playing in the back ground! So wish he was still alive making more music 🎶 😪

  • @truth4004
    @truth4004 Před 2 lety +61

    Having kids doesn't make any problems better.

    • @poppyfield1619
      @poppyfield1619 Před 2 lety +13

      So many women believe that having a baby, will heal a relationship, or cement one, when the opposite is true. Babies are not sticking plasters.

    • @lesliefroelich4144
      @lesliefroelich4144 Před 2 lety +2

      It is surprising how many women say they had a baby to help them make their life better and how many men think that's a legitimate reason. People are idiots and aholes.

    • @hollyhayes1313
      @hollyhayes1313 Před 2 lety +5

      Also, it's not a childs' job to save your marriage.

  • @cyndiroberts5922
    @cyndiroberts5922 Před rokem +7

    Diane changed her story so many times who in the world would believe her? Praying that those children now adults are happy and living great lives.

  • @YYAT
    @YYAT Před 2 lety +5

    16:00 what the actual F. "I wasnt lucky because I have a scar, MY KIDS WERE LUCKY"
    I had heard about this case, but never knew about her backstory

  • @captainsleeman9787
    @captainsleeman9787 Před 2 lety +208

    The woman is absolutely nuts.

  • @boogalo781
    @boogalo781 Před 2 lety +168

    I guess you could say Steve's modeling career went up in flames

  • @ZazooEel57
    @ZazooEel57 Před rokem +6

    That way she said "I have been affected, I couldn't tie my shoes" instead of how painful it is to lose your children and how depressed she was...it's obvious she is glad they're dead.

  • @lisakobar4153
    @lisakobar4153 Před rokem +3

    12:35 the look in her eyes and the facial expression are the stuff of nightmares!!

  • @jennymelendez9025
    @jennymelendez9025 Před 2 lety +38

    “What the f**k are you talking about Dianne?!” I died!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Mohjoe62
    @Mohjoe62 Před 2 lety +145

    "She called her a monster.I agree."There's no better last word

  • @Marky831
    @Marky831 Před 8 měsíci +6

    I’ll never forget Diane Downs as one of the first children killer,as a kid seeing her on the news knowing what she done actually haunted me

    • @doloresl.2150
      @doloresl.2150 Před 5 měsíci

      There's been a plethora of man child killers. Women are more highlighted in the media because it's less characteristic of women to kill.

  • @davidhamlin7932
    @davidhamlin7932 Před rokem +4

    Strange that you can see crazy in people's eyes. It's like the evil has to give itself away

  • @magicmyc2672
    @magicmyc2672 Před 2 lety +153

    Parole board: tell us about what happened the night of the incident…
    Diane: let me tell you about my boyfriend for half an hour.

    • @dickonmanwoody7599
      @dickonmanwoody7599 Před 2 lety +19

      She was just bragging that she was able to get a guy in the FBI. She's a complete narcissist.

    • @loubeelou2362
      @loubeelou2362 Před 2 lety +2

      God she can talk. She reminds me of Jodi Arias in this respect. If only they weren't murdering feckers, their talents could have been put to better use ! They could probably sell ice to thee Eskimos.

  • @kandykane2160
    @kandykane2160 Před 2 lety +1354

    Even if I have heard the story hundreds of times before, I always learn more from your podcast.

    • @andreaturnquist3345
      @andreaturnquist3345 Před 2 lety +16

      Yes, he does an excellent job!

    • @RequisiteZero
      @RequisiteZero Před 2 lety +4

      @@andreaturnquist3345 Of repeating lies murderers tell on the stand as fact, especially if it fits his soy-faced narrative.

    • @samsngdevice5103
      @samsngdevice5103 Před 2 lety +10

      His level of detail is quite remarkable.

    • @nicoledoubleyou
      @nicoledoubleyou Před 2 lety +14

      @@RequisiteZero what are you talking about

    • @SoulDelSol
      @SoulDelSol Před 2 lety +17

      @@RequisiteZero did you watch the video. He calls out their lies constantly in each video. You must be one of Diane's ex lovers who has come to defend her

  • @meganfaith4052
    @meganfaith4052 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Imagine thinking you could one over on everyone, but especially Ann Rule. Debatably one of the best True Crime writers of a generation

  • @Aint_no_senators_son
    @Aint_no_senators_son Před 2 lety +4

    This is a crazy narcissist.
    I have heard the story before and you still did a great job keeping me engaged in it. Good job and she is a monster.

  • @JDX28
    @JDX28 Před 2 lety +327

    Looking into Diane’s eyes is like peering into a blackhole.

  • @jessicatimm559
    @jessicatimm559 Před 2 lety +334

    This story starts at the 100 speed and just keeps going, its horrifying but somehow fascinating.

    • @clementine2001
      @clementine2001 Před 2 lety

      What convid outbreak? czcams.com/video/c68N5lXzsdY/video.html

    • @oldeskoolnana7543
      @oldeskoolnana7543 Před 2 lety +3

      Truth is stranger than fiction in true crime.

    • @loubeelou2362
      @loubeelou2362 Před 2 lety +1

      Weird isn't it? I feel the same. The Chris Watts and Chris Coleman cases fascinate me. They're horrifying too, but I watch the programmes about them to try and understand. But sadly, I don't think I ever will.

  • @hrmtty
    @hrmtty Před 2 lety +5

    Diane: You've never interviewed me even once!
    Anne: I'm sure you remember how I went to jail and interviewed you that one time...
    Diane: That was only 20 minutes!!

  • @peacelove6133
    @peacelove6133 Před 2 lety +8

    Coming from someone who is having trouble getting pregnant, this makes me so mad. She didn't deserve those babies.

    • @smorbiethegreatandbeautifu4391
      @smorbiethegreatandbeautifu4391 Před 2 lety

      Been there, done that. Be good to yourself.

    • @B4466
      @B4466 Před rokem

      Exactly what I was thinking. Why are these mommy monsters so fertile? Just watched the video on Lacey Spears and now this.

  • @rosemary5005
    @rosemary5005 Před 2 lety +274

    If my kid died, I would never be able to sit down and give a soft spoken interview, smiling. My life would’ve been ruined and I would be a mess.
    That’s how real, non-narcissistic mothers would react. In other words: the complete opposite of how Diane Downs emote and function.

    • @msjujuz266
      @msjujuz266 Před 2 lety +11

      I'm 49 and I brought up the fact my sister and I were mentally and physically abused by my mother and father to my mother and at the age of 73 still no accountability by my mother

    • @tiffanynot-amused9077
      @tiffanynot-amused9077 Před 2 lety +7

      @@msjujuz266 I'm sorry for what you and your sis went through. I wish you both peace and happiness. Have a wonderful day dear 🖤🖤

    • @chad8813
      @chad8813 Před 2 lety +4

      I think that goes without saying really

    • @rosemary5005
      @rosemary5005 Před 2 lety +3

      @@msjujuz266 💗

    • @rosemary5005
      @rosemary5005 Před 2 lety +6

      @@chad8813 Obviously not, since these “monster moms” like Diane Downs probably think that they are kickass on mimicking how loving mothers act and behave.

  • @tyrayuglyaf2335
    @tyrayuglyaf2335 Před 2 lety +143

    “ wtf are you talking about Diane “😭😭😂

  • @Lolaloveslemons
    @Lolaloveslemons Před 2 lety +2

    "What the fuck are you talking about Diane" Took me out 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jimmyjennings4089
    @jimmyjennings4089 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I've seen more recent videos of this sick woman's most recent parole hearing, and she still has no remorse for what she's done.

  • @DJSockmonkeyMusic
    @DJSockmonkeyMusic Před 2 lety +303

    I find it darkly funny that the people who do these kinds of things have a very high self opinion, especially with regard to their intelligence, yet they're never quite as clever as they think they are.

    • @theresekatie4841
      @theresekatie4841 Před 2 lety +20

      Look up narcissism.

    • @janbadinski7126
      @janbadinski7126 Před 2 lety +2

      So true

    • @DJSockmonkeyMusic
      @DJSockmonkeyMusic Před 2 lety +2

      @@theresekatie4841 why would you assume that I haven't already?

    • @rockyevans1584
      @rockyevans1584 Před 2 lety +6

      @@DJSockmonkeyMusic it's the popular buzzword everyone loves to overuse these days. It was less they thought you hadn't actually heard of the term, and more that they wanted to show they know it. Just my opinion

    • @DJSockmonkeyMusic
      @DJSockmonkeyMusic Před 2 lety +2

      @@rockyevans1584 I was trying to not be tooooo snarky lol. But the comment really put my back up.

  • @alexxander966
    @alexxander966 Před 2 lety +299

    She's obsessed with getting pregnant but pays no attention to her children

    • @D-me-dream-smp
      @D-me-dream-smp Před 2 lety +45

      She only sees it as a means for attention.

    • @jollyrancher9016
      @jollyrancher9016 Před 2 lety +39

      Maternal narcissism.

    • @ijustrealllylikecats
      @ijustrealllylikecats Před 2 lety +37

      @@jollyrancher9016 Yes exactly. My mother is that way, and NPD. She was unable to conceive because my dad had testicular cancer in his 20s, so she adopted my brother, then myself, and has adopted several children, including the children of family members after she filed false claims of abuse. But as soon as they're older than about 4, she stops caring about them and actively hates them as they become independent. She's obsessed with babies though. Maternal narcissism is a crazy thing to witness.

    • @jollyrancher9016
      @jollyrancher9016 Před 2 lety +10

      @@ijustrealllylikecats I'm so sorry you had to go through that. 😔

    • @erykahm4307
      @erykahm4307 Před 2 lety +8

      @@ijustrealllylikecats wow this is how my mom is! I never heard of maternal narcissism. This is eye opening for me.

  • @tuesdaypatience
    @tuesdaypatience Před 2 lety +58

    The baby she had after arrested has had troubles, as well. She was adopted by a great family. But she really struggled in her teens/young adulthood. She ended up getting pregnant young, kept that baby, got pregnant again and gave that baby up. But seems to be in a good place now.

    • @mikimiyazaki
      @mikimiyazaki Před rokem

      @Christopher Bingham really? I was disappointed that shes not suffering needlessly

    • @mikimiyazaki
      @mikimiyazaki Před rokem

      @Christopher Bingham just kidding

  • @enlightenment5279
    @enlightenment5279 Před 2 lety +1

    Another amazing video, excellent work as usual! Thank you.

  • @OLDSKOOLSNIP3R
    @OLDSKOOLSNIP3R Před 2 lety +84

    If ANYONE is deserving of the Monsters title it's Diane Downs

  • @toniremer1594
    @toniremer1594 Před 2 lety +32

    Diane Downs ALSO claimed that she was driving when the Duran Duran song "Hungry Like The Wolf" came on, and she was singing when this "bushy haired man" suddenly popped up in front of her car.
    The prosecution actually played the song during her trial, and she was seen dancing in her seat, and shaking her legs with the beat.
    Let me tell you this: Duran Duran was asked about this, and they REFUSED to acknowledge it. They didn't want their song to be associated with a child killer. As a Duranie, I don't blame them.

    • @janycebrown4071
      @janycebrown4071 Před 2 lety +3

      Wow 👌😳 I totally forgot about that!

    • @pettylittleliarbussy
      @pettylittleliarbussy Před 2 lety +1

      That is very interesting, thank you for that!

    • @hannahbeanies8855
      @hannahbeanies8855 Před 2 lety +2

      I always wondered what they thought about that. I can’t hear that song anymore without thinking about those babies

  • @sigridm.hughes
    @sigridm.hughes Před 2 lety +1

    "What the fuck are you talking about, Diane?!?!?" Classic.

  • @tracie524
    @tracie524 Před 2 lety +2

    Love your channel! You are so easy to understand and explain things so thorough! Thanks for your time you put in to each story. Soothing voice is a plus! ♥️

  • @GradKat
    @GradKat Před 2 lety +290

    Good video. Diane Downs is one of the scariest-looking people I’ve seen - those cold, dead eyes. I read Ann Rule’s book, and also saw the TV movie. It was an appalling crime and I hope that woman never gets parole.

    • @verabolton
      @verabolton Před 2 lety +10

      Then compare her look to Lady Diana, the late princess of Wales.

    • @beljw8749
      @beljw8749 Před 2 lety +16

      @@verabolton What!!!! She looks nothing like princess Diana princess Diana was beautiful & a loving mother unlike Diane downs no comparison!! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️😱👎

    • @verabolton
      @verabolton Před 2 lety +14

      @@beljw8749 I'm talking about their LOOK.
      Yes, I think they look very much alike. The same eyes, the same tilt of their head, even their hairstyle look similar.

    • @beljw8749
      @beljw8749 Před 2 lety +5

      @@verabolton The eyes yes but that's it! I honestly wouldn't compare beautiful princess Diana to this monster though!! 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

    • @verabolton
      @verabolton Před 2 lety

      @@beljw8749 Haha, you just said "nothing like" earlier.
      Thank you.

  • @chadchadiel2344
    @chadchadiel2344 Před 2 lety +95

    God damn does everyone in Diane’s town cheat? There’s been like 10 affairs and I’m only a third through the video.

    • @ann-mariepaliukenas19
      @ann-mariepaliukenas19 Před 2 lety +5

      Passes the time 🙄lol

    • @marielamiranda3066
      @marielamiranda3066 Před 2 lety +4

      Pretty sure with all and each one on her route!! 😂

    • @nicoledoubleyou
      @nicoledoubleyou Před 2 lety +12

      This was before the internet, maybe they were bored

    • @HealingHappyAli
      @HealingHappyAli Před 2 lety +1

      It's a fairly small one too, she must've branched out into Eugene and Salem?

    • @Elleoaqua
      @Elleoaqua Před 2 lety +1

      I think she's the one who said, only 6 of my 60 lovers were married so, yay me.

  • @icy-hearted-angel
    @icy-hearted-angel Před 2 lety

    Love your blunt commentary. It's very refreshing. Thanks.

  • @WeldingQueen
    @WeldingQueen Před rokem +3

    Some ppl have NO business having kids

  • @ErikaEDiaz84
    @ErikaEDiaz84 Před 2 lety +35

    I'm at my desk dying laughing at "WTF ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT DIANE??!" 🤣🤣 like these videos are so serious but the way that he blatantly just blurts out what you're thinking is absolutely classic!

  • @jjll1552
    @jjll1552 Před 2 lety +27

    When she said 'I bumped my cast' during the re-enactment. Right there, a monster.

  • @catherinerickard699
    @catherinerickard699 Před 2 lety +1

    I have watched quite a bit on this case, but never heard of most of your content. Brilliant channel… i’m spending my wknd binge watching.

  • @VickiBee
    @VickiBee Před rokem +2

    Over a MAN?
    When my husband dumped me in 2003, the nurse at the ER said "Ain't no use to be worried 'bout a man. Men are like buses. As soon as one leaves, another will come along soon enough."
    She says her mom told her that.

  • @KT27RN
    @KT27RN Před 2 lety +331

    Diane’s interviews gives me the creeps. Especially how she talks about children being so easily conceived... or when she says I wouldn’t call myself lucky.. my arm really hurts... I can’t even tie my shoe. While your baby lies in a hospital bed.

    • @namebrandlabel
      @namebrandlabel Před 2 lety +21

      How she rolls her eyes when mentioning the death of her child. So gross

    • @oldeskoolnana7543
      @oldeskoolnana7543 Před 2 lety +9

      2 kids. Her son was paralyzed. Kristy had a stroke & Cheryl died. Wack job.

    • @amandadennis7281
      @amandadennis7281 Před 2 lety +2

      Have you ever seen her Oprah interview? OMG it was absolutely cringe-worthy!

    • @KT27RN
      @KT27RN Před 2 lety

      @@amandadennis7281 yes she seems oblivious to anything but herself

    • @amandadennis7281
      @amandadennis7281 Před 2 lety

      @@KT27RN if you get a chance watch the whole Oprah interview you can see she’s out there! Has an excuse for everything! Ridiculous woman!!

  • @kitthecat6543
    @kitthecat6543 Před 2 lety +49

    "You cant replace children but you can replace the feeling they give you." ☹😳 those poor children. All the physical and mental trauma they endure constantly because of their "mother "

  • @GMarieBehindTheMask
    @GMarieBehindTheMask Před 5 měsíci +1

    Histrionic Narcissist with psychopathy. Deadly combo!

  • @cherylblancher5984
    @cherylblancher5984 Před 2 lety

    Well done, I know this story so well, and you captivated me, thanks!!

  • @thisfatgirlruns6710
    @thisfatgirlruns6710 Před 2 lety +127

    Jeez louise she's in love with the sound of her own voice. She'd talk to a wall just to hear herself speak.

    • @PlAiNJaNe521
      @PlAiNJaNe521 Před 2 lety +7

      Like Shayna Hubers. I think that's her name anyways

    • @janbadinski7126
      @janbadinski7126 Před 2 lety

      How narcissistic of Diane, no surprise there.

    • @wisdomseeker3362
      @wisdomseeker3362 Před 2 lety +1

      @@PlAiNJaNe521
      Yea. Shayna Hubers never knew how to shut up.

  • @michaelferreri1256
    @michaelferreri1256 Před 2 lety +217

    The eyes are the window to the soul. This woman has no soul. She’s a lunatic.I learned a few new things watching this. Great job. Keep up the good work.

    • @cocomunga
      @cocomunga Před 2 lety +3

      Indeed

    • @laurafritz9359
      @laurafritz9359 Před 2 lety +8

      Right before I read your comment I thought 'those are the most soulless eyes I've ever seen'

    • @chilldudie242
      @chilldudie242 Před 2 lety

      She's worse. She's a Jada. She's an Amber. She's a Narcissist.

    • @tyishastephen
      @tyishastephen Před 2 lety +2

      Lunatic is the perfect word!

  • @letterpress01
    @letterpress01 Před 2 lety +1

    Only a monster would kill her own children. Great job 'this is MONSTERS"

  • @fred-a-stair
    @fred-a-stair Před rokem

    Brilliant research, fantastic writing and presentation. Handled tactfully

  • @oliviabb73849
    @oliviabb73849 Před 2 lety +273

    Diane has always been such a fascinating creature to me. The video where she re-enacts and is laughing. Chillllls every time.

    • @kimmyfreak200
      @kimmyfreak200 Před 2 lety +15

      i felt the same when darlie routier was laughing on her sons graves and she was seen laughing and tossing the memorial gifts for her murdered children that neighbors left at their house bouncing up and down and acting like a cheerleader tossing it into the car with her husband darin as a game... psychopaths tend to have backwards thinking

    • @xanlysphynx8839
      @xanlysphynx8839 Před 2 lety +21

      She's very ugly but still reminds me of princess di

    • @corydorastube
      @corydorastube Před 2 lety +4

      @@xanlysphynx8839 I had never thought of that before but you are right, she does a bit.

    • @mattterry9766
      @mattterry9766 Před 2 lety +5

      @Skip Passover she looks like her

    • @oliviabb73849
      @oliviabb73849 Před 2 lety +2

      @@kimmyfreak200 and the silly string!!!!! 😱

  • @burtleturtle0012
    @burtleturtle0012 Před 2 lety +109

    What really shocks me about all of these stories is that most killers aren't psychotic or insane, they're just stupid and selfish. It blows my mind.

    • @Bazzz87
      @Bazzz87 Před 2 lety +7

      Most humans are just selfishly stupid...which makes it even more creepy that theres so many potential killers out there.

    • @michalsiletsky2939
      @michalsiletsky2939 Před 2 lety +6

      Cold heart

    • @rockyevans1584
      @rockyevans1584 Před 2 lety +7

      Yeah, petty and impulsive, lacking empathy helps I'm sure

    • @feenarvaez65
      @feenarvaez65 Před 2 lety

      Very low iq’s and sometimes very high iq’s

    • @feenarvaez65
      @feenarvaez65 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Bazzz87 I guess that’s why the American government kills it’s people

  • @sarahkennedy1539
    @sarahkennedy1539 Před 2 lety

    I really love your channel. The commentary is really great and sets your channel apart from the other crim documentary channels I've watched.
    The other thing I love is that at the end of each one of your videos you list helplines and how to be safe while getting help. This is SO great.

  • @mikefarrant6880
    @mikefarrant6880 Před rokem

    Awesome work on these monsters shows. Can’t stop watching

  • @michellekeith6597
    @michellekeith6597 Před 2 lety +233

    I love Monsters!!. I have heard this story so many times, but not this much details. That what I love about your show, so much details. Thanks

    • @joseph4043
      @joseph4043 Před 2 lety +1

      I haven’t heard this one yet should be interesting

    • @ebonyyvonne23
      @ebonyyvonne23 Před 2 lety +2

      This is the comment I was looking for. I have yet to watch it, but I just knew that this would be worth the watch because he would include things that so many others that covered this story would not, and I was right. This is my favorite channel, can’t wait to watch

  • @matthewvolb94
    @matthewvolb94 Před 2 lety +163

    And it's rare to hear the anger in your voice how she was saying that she couldn't even tie her shoe. I love how you care about these people and don't just treat it like a means for cash.

    • @terrunt
      @terrunt Před 2 lety +4

      Coffeehouse Crime is the same!

    • @ao1778
      @ao1778 Před 2 lety +1

      Can't say the same about That Chapter.

    • @cadence6814
      @cadence6814 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ao1778 well he shows more disgust then anger.

    • @stevenrodriguez9655
      @stevenrodriguez9655 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ao1778 That Chapter and Coffeehouse are both cringe inducing trash.

    • @stevenrodriguez9655
      @stevenrodriguez9655 Před 2 lety

      @@ao1778 in my humble opinion….

  • @frittsybaby5877
    @frittsybaby5877 Před rokem +3

    I remember reading the book a few years book about this case and I was fascinated by it. Glad to see you covered it!

  • @Thegrapestuff
    @Thegrapestuff Před 2 lety +7

    I know it’s said a lot, but you adding information to help people that could potentially be victims is awesome! You do great work!

  • @TheZchristina97
    @TheZchristina97 Před 2 lety +44

    Why is it even a possibility that this woman will see the outside world ever again?

    • @jonmoxleylunaticlikeme7653
      @jonmoxleylunaticlikeme7653 Před 2 lety +2

      Only in a body bag. But she won't see much

    • @janbadinski7126
      @janbadinski7126 Před 2 lety +2

      Very unlikely.

    • @verabolton
      @verabolton Před 2 lety +7

      I can't believe she didn't get life without parole for killing a child and trying to murder two others. People sit on death row for less.

    • @natalee217
      @natalee217 Před 2 lety +1

      She won’t

    • @_greybones925
      @_greybones925 Před 2 lety +2

      It's infuriating that she's even given a chance, when non violent offenders have life sentences.
      Disgusting!!!!!!

  • @BrookeAndSutton
    @BrookeAndSutton Před 2 lety +16

    I went to school with Danny (her son) at Thurston. He was one of the nicest guys I've ever met!

  • @heathersavannah2541
    @heathersavannah2541 Před 2 lety

    I love your podcasts. I listen to them all day at work.

  • @jalinacurandera4543
    @jalinacurandera4543 Před 2 lety

    Great new footage! Thanks for this video 🤎

  • @MarkHenstridge
    @MarkHenstridge Před 2 lety +34

    This is a common problem for people who lie, they forget what they said!

    • @charliehay1520
      @charliehay1520 Před 2 lety +3

      That's a proven fact...the truth is easy to remember because it's truth...lies are always changing because it takes more lies to cover the first lie...

    • @tommymorgan4677
      @tommymorgan4677 Před 2 lety

      A liar should have a good memory. Quote: Marcus Fabius Quintilianus.

    • @feenarvaez65
      @feenarvaez65 Před 2 lety

      I was told one story June this yr and that person who told me the initial story just told me another version of that same story. This person I do not trust. If something happens and I wasn’t there to witness it myself, if that person is repeating it there’s no chance that I’m believing one word.

  • @craigywaigy4703
    @craigywaigy4703 Před 2 lety +94

    So tragic for the poor little kids, and what a brave wee girl Cnristie was!

  • @natashabrooks4188
    @natashabrooks4188 Před 2 lety +2

    Love the background research done on this monster. I've seen many documentaries on this case and very few did such a detailed analysis of her before committing her horrific crime

  • @SeniorSuiki
    @SeniorSuiki Před 2 lety +1

    I love how he switches from professional dialogue to “What the fuck are you talking about?” Lol!

  • @justineseitzinger5340
    @justineseitzinger5340 Před 2 lety +222

    I actually just read the book titled "Small Sacrifices" by Ann Rule a few months ago that details this case and provides great insight regarding Diane and her history. It's a fantastic book and really gives the reader an in-depth look into just how narcissistic and just plain nuts Diane really is. I highly recommend the book to those interested in this case!

    • @allisonjae3152
      @allisonjae3152 Před 2 lety +30

      I love the fact that Diane said Ann never interviewed her then admitted she did. This woman can't stop lying.

    • @Jeagernotsarah
      @Jeagernotsarah Před 2 lety +7

      YES! LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
      I read it over 20 years ago and then, after I was done, found out that there had been a made for TV movie with the same title based on the book starring Mia Farrow and it was pretty spot on with the book. I was pleasantly surprised!

    • @kevico2
      @kevico2 Před 2 lety +17

      @@Jeagernotsarah it starred Farrah Fawcett not Mia Farrow

    • @Deborahtunes
      @Deborahtunes Před 2 lety +3

      Read the book years ago. Saw the movie as well...

    • @Jeagernotsarah
      @Jeagernotsarah Před 2 lety +9

      @@kevico2 christ i did say mia farrow didnt I? 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️
      Thank you! That's who I meant. I kept visualizing her on the poster in Saturday night fever. I don't know why Mia Farrow came out instead of Farrah fawcett... Maybe the 'fair' sound in their names? Or im a moron. Or both. LOL

  • @MA__
    @MA__ Před 2 lety +31

    Oh she is so evil. One of the worst things is in the video where they're having her reenact the "attack" and she's laughing with the reporter.

  • @cthuluchtului650
    @cthuluchtului650 Před 2 lety +2

    That is one sad exscuse of a human being… I have two daughters and i just can’t understand how someone ever could be able to hurt their own child.

  • @ellebelle86
    @ellebelle86 Před 2 lety +1

    "What the fuck are you talking about, Diane?" is my new favourite comment that you've made. Thank you for covering this case. Diane Downs makes me sick.

  • @User-ko3jm
    @User-ko3jm Před 2 lety +80

    The upside of being a night owl is seeing a fresh upload at 2AM.

  • @venonat80
    @venonat80 Před 2 lety +36

    “Kids are so easily replaceable. If some thing happens; have another one.”
    Holy shit…human children aren’t pets like cats and dogs. Even then you treat them with more dignity then this woman did with her kids. What a sociopath.

  • @rynoX88
    @rynoX88 Před 2 lety

    Such a great channel and content. Old story played or a little but alot of info here not mentioned usually. This is the best Diane video I've seen. Good job!

  • @cananai2008
    @cananai2008 Před 2 lety +1

    Muchas gracias!

  • @AmandaTroutman
    @AmandaTroutman Před 2 lety +33

    I love how the Monsters narrator says the feelings that I have out loud. WTF Diane, indeed. WTAF.

  • @lisamariebright5315
    @lisamariebright5315 Před 2 lety +53

    Diane Downs provides a perfect example of “duping delight” during her interviews. This lady is so callous & unfeeling she CREEPS ME OUT- not one tear- not one show of emotion over her dead & suffering children- it’s not human. 😱😱😱😱😱

    • @pecevearancemolale5584
      @pecevearancemolale5584 Před 2 lety

      She was abused as a child.

    • @MetaJamm
      @MetaJamm Před 2 lety +3

      You just describe psychopatic disorder. She have big difficulties in her defense, cuz she NO IDEA how normal human must feel in situations, and what reactions she must fake and when, and how long or strong. She develop some adaptation to interact people, but its just not enough to fake true feelengs of normies.

    • @Havokwreaker
      @Havokwreaker Před 2 lety

      @@MetaJamm You tell 'em! Fuck Normies! Kill your kids!

    • @MetaJamm
      @MetaJamm Před 2 lety

      @@Havokwreaker nope, i luv kids. (and also luv 2 fuck normies, lol yeah!)

    • @fayewitt9881
      @fayewitt9881 Před rokem

      That's because Diane Downs isn't human, she'd actually would have to be human to feel anything much less emotion for what she's done.

  • @donjuan2421
    @donjuan2421 Před 2 lety +7

    Hey, This is Monsters, you have to do an episode on Stacy Castor one of these days... She DEFINITELY fits the bill..

  • @rastafee1508
    @rastafee1508 Před 2 lety

    So glad to have found this story on your podcast, sad story, but I’m glad your the author of this one.

  • @ShayMac311
    @ShayMac311 Před 2 lety +112

    I’ve watched her story told by others, but never as detailed as your version. Great job!

    • @MrFacelessVillian
      @MrFacelessVillian Před 2 lety

      @@knightlife22 I’m curious about what you mean about the Kendrick Johnson case? What was it that he mislead about and what things are being left out that your talking about? Honestly wanna hear

    • @MrFacelessVillian
      @MrFacelessVillian Před 2 lety +1

      @@knightlife22 yeah I get what your saying and didn’t know any of the you spoke about. I wonder if he didn’t know as much or maybe he didn’t find the extra evidence you found out, not making an excuse for him just trying to see it from all possible angles. In my opinion someone attacked and killed KJ from what I’ve seen hopefully if he did get murdered they can get the proof and everything they need to expose everyone involved in the case. I have strong feelings towards this case cause I have friends who were killed by someone and the case got looked past because the person who did it has family in the police force and they kind of follow the good ole boys system down here in southern Maryland, they hate everyone who isn’t home grown if your from the city like DC or a different county you get treated like trash by the police down here just my experience though

    • @MrFacelessVillian
      @MrFacelessVillian Před 2 lety +1

      @@knightlife22 yeah I don’t think it’s unreasonable at all you have valid points you made and taught me things about the case I never knew of. I’ve never really followed or looked to far into KJ case only heard of it maybe once outside of seeing it on here but knowing what I know now it makes me see why you feel the way you do and I support your view on it honestly

    • @majorwellington1858
      @majorwellington1858 Před 2 lety

      This narrator is the real deal You can really tell he cares about his work. I watched one video and immediately subscribed

  • @TacticClutch
    @TacticClutch Před 2 lety +141

    Its awesome to see how competitive this field has become.

    • @zenscout
      @zenscout Před 2 lety +8

      The Horror. Today, Diane would've been rolling in dough, partners, children and been a celebrity...bet that resonates when she watches todays reality tv. Ain't that a bitch ☠️

    • @joesickler5888
      @joesickler5888 Před 2 lety +6

      We are the ones that win!

    • @davidtatum8682
      @davidtatum8682 Před 2 lety +5

      Makes for better content. This guy is the shit.

    • @stephenheffren4324
      @stephenheffren4324 Před 2 lety +3

      I wonder if we'll see a mainstream show be made by one of these great channels. Probably not, but one is entitled to dream.

    • @KeyKeyJournals
      @KeyKeyJournals Před 2 lety +1

      @@zenscoutyup!!!!

  • @BeExcellent21Another
    @BeExcellent21Another Před 2 lety

    Thank you.

  • @jaycompany4886
    @jaycompany4886 Před 2 lety +1

    I remember this sad story from watching the late great underrated actor Farrah fawcett, she was outstanding in this emotional movie.