His RIDICULOUS plan backfired with fatal consequence

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  • @AlexSucks86
    @AlexSucks86 Před 8 měsíci +11610

    Anyone else think mr ballen should start another Halloween scare-a-thon on horror spooky stories?

    • @PerpetuallyAnnoyed
      @PerpetuallyAnnoyed Před 8 měsíci +92

      Yaaaas!

    • @dejorn.
      @dejorn. Před 8 měsíci +48

      Good idea ❤

    • @WhitneySt0rmy
      @WhitneySt0rmy Před 8 měsíci +172

      All of his stories are spooky though. 😬 Sometimes I have to turn them off when watching or listening at night. I'm 30. 😂

    • @EgoDeath.
      @EgoDeath. Před 8 měsíci +54

      He has before

    • @TyeArtisik
      @TyeArtisik Před 8 měsíci +42

      Why? All his stories are suitable for Halloween anyways

  • @michaellrakes5521
    @michaellrakes5521 Před 8 měsíci +501

    You know what pisses me off? I've met people like Cheryl throughout my life: the kinda people who have nothing in this world material wise but will literally rob themselves to give you their last dollar or grocery. Selfless isn't even strong enough to define people like that but I've been fortunate to have met a LOT of these folks.
    And yet in this particular case, a scumbag like this takes them away and leaves us with one less shining light in a world of increasingly darker places.

    • @Rompelstaump
      @Rompelstaump Před 8 měsíci +15

      Tommy Lee Jones in no country for old men said it best in his recurring dream about his Dad and the darkness. We carry the fire because we know it's right. It's extremely rare and extraordinarily difficult. We carry the fire so that the ones we love know there is a warm place waiting for them through the biting cold and bitter darkness. It's what is expected, but people are rarely capable of seeing the job through. This world has always been an inhospitable, cruel place where it seems that the ruthlessly wicked are all around us. That's our challenge! Be like Cheryl knowing what happens to good people. Courageously kind and perpetually generous. We have a great example disciplined monks, people like Jesus who fight for the weak and hold the strong accountable for abuse of their strength.

    • @electronics_hobbyist
      @electronics_hobbyist Před 3 měsíci +3

      Yup yup, and these people who takes them away have nothing positive to give to the world, this place sad yes :(

    • @FTLnovaKid
      @FTLnovaKid Před měsícem +7

      The bad things always seem to happen to the good people. 😮‍💨

    • @JasiReal26
      @JasiReal26 Před 19 dny +4

      Yes 😢 absolutely horrible and sad 😔

    • @kyledrake408
      @kyledrake408 Před 9 dny +1

      Bad people pray on good people. Just because they know they can. Shits fucked that’s why being too nice in life is a big problem.

  • @LilMissSparkl3s
    @LilMissSparkl3s Před 8 měsíci +1690

    She sounds like she was a lovely woman, so selfless & caring. It's an absolute shame her children had to grow up without her 😞

    • @mariawestman9026
      @mariawestman9026 Před 8 měsíci +26

      Poor kids !!!

    • @shandawilliams4069
      @shandawilliams4069 Před 7 měsíci +20

      He seemed like he was a narcissist! 😢

    • @AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatina
      @AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatina Před 7 měsíci +23

      She went back to a man in prison for murder. She's either just as evil as he is, or she's incredibly stupid and thought he was fully innocent.

    • @professorpengu502
      @professorpengu502 Před 7 měsíci +17

      ​@@AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatinaand that means it's not sad she was murdered?

    • @AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatina
      @AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatina Před 7 měsíci +5

      @@professorpengu502 I think it's sad if she was unintelligent and naive. I don't think think she was dumb and so I think she PROBABLY knew he committed murder and went back to him, which doesn't necessarily make her pure evil, but it would mean she is not a kind, ethical person, but totally amoral. But if I'm wrong and she's just dumb, then I take that all back. But everyone else her is so ready to believe 100% that she genuinely thought he was innocent, which shows how naive most people are.

  • @carolynandrade2648
    @carolynandrade2648 Před 8 měsíci +594

    My son sent me this. I live in Port Orchard and worked across the street from PJ's (after it closed) I have never heard this story. Thank you. What a lovely woman, an innocent soul who deserved so much more.

    • @katyl8y6
      @katyl8y6 Před 7 měsíci +18

      I grew up in PO. I used to go get jojos from PJ’s as a kid! They were the BEST!

    • @user-kz7oi5iu2d
      @user-kz7oi5iu2d Před 7 měsíci +5

      I grew up in port orchard. It’s safe to say everyone in port orchard knows about PJs market. RIP PJS market

    • @Loquacious69
      @Loquacious69 Před 6 měsíci +9

      Hi mom

    • @nigelolympia
      @nigelolympia Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@user-kz7oi5iu2d Wait, did it close?! I'd stop in there almost every day after school.

    • @Andrew-mn2xc
      @Andrew-mn2xc Před 2 měsíci +1

      My dad lives in Port Orchard now. I grew up in Woodinville, live in MT now. You ever go to The Docks restaurant? My pops and step mom own it. Great food!

  • @jiddie8296
    @jiddie8296 Před 8 měsíci +1921

    Cheryl didn't deserve this. Such a kind soul should be cherished smh

    • @Kayaya
      @Kayaya Před 8 měsíci +91

      kind souls seem to attract the most horrible people, in a way that opposites attract. it's sick really.

    • @stevethepirate123
      @stevethepirate123 Před 8 měsíci +43

      how would you know this? she got in a relationship with a bloke that had been convicted for murder. I don’t think the lady was the cleverest apple in the bunch 😂

    • @randalmayeux8880
      @randalmayeux8880 Před 8 měsíci

      Maybe not, but that spiv that killed should be shot.

    • @MeyerBen27
      @MeyerBen27 Před 8 měsíci +2

      ​​🇺🇸 #Trump2024 I agree! *_USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA!!!!!!_* Trump/Boebert 2024! *_USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA_* 🇺🇸

    • @Lil_lioness
      @Lil_lioness Před 8 měsíci +17

      ​@stevethepirate123 exactly, I don't think that Cheryl deserved what happened to her but marrying a murderer who cheated on her isn't a particularly wise decision nor does it make her a good person.

  • @D-KAL-KDZ
    @D-KAL-KDZ Před 8 měsíci +2626

    Can we all appreciate that Mr. Ballen is just one of those amazing youtubers who never ever clickbaits us?

    • @dvr3950
      @dvr3950 Před 8 měsíci +18

      Indeed

    • @kcbh24
      @kcbh24 Před 8 měsíci +47

      Actually...

    • @TyeArtisik
      @TyeArtisik Před 8 měsíci +8

      👌🏾

    • @triGRIMM
      @triGRIMM Před 8 měsíci +122

      Yeah, a real nice guy... unless you're the Like button

    • @ratfrom_hell
      @ratfrom_hell Před 8 měsíci

      @@triGRIMMfuck the like button

  • @smittysmeee
    @smittysmeee Před 8 měsíci +324

    Mr. Ballen's stories hit harder because we get to know the victims before they die 😢RIP, Sheryl

    • @moonshot3159
      @moonshot3159 Před 3 měsíci

      nice spoiler bro! way to go 👏👏

    • @brolylook
      @brolylook Před 3 měsíci +7

      @@moonshot3159spoiler? Stay out of the comments.

    • @moonshot3159
      @moonshot3159 Před 3 měsíci

      @@brolylook who let bro cook?

    • @mameow5613
      @mameow5613 Před 28 dny

      He is a great story teller!!

  • @crybebe2003
    @crybebe2003 Před 8 měsíci +272

    Strange how the ex husband immediately called a missing person after only calling once. He had a spare key so if he truly didn’t know what’s going on, he could have went over there. I knew he was guilty. He wanted her dead. Sad this poor lady lost her life over a disgusting piece of trash and also left her poor kids without their mom

    • @SweetBabyJesusOnTheCross
      @SweetBabyJesusOnTheCross Před 5 měsíci +5

      he gave the spare key to the kidnapper didn't he?

    • @dudeguy9943
      @dudeguy9943 Před 5 měsíci

      you can always just make copies@@SweetBabyJesusOnTheCross

    • @ikecampbell2221
      @ikecampbell2221 Před 4 měsíci +5

      @@SweetBabyJesusOnTheCrossI'm just wondering how he got the spare key back lmao

    • @lemonpack3368
      @lemonpack3368 Před 4 měsíci +15

      I don’t think he wanted her dead, he was so self absorbed and selfish to come up with such a ridiculous plan to gain his ex-wife back. I hope he received worse in prison than how Cheryl went out🙏🏾

    • @devonjones102
      @devonjones102 Před 4 měsíci +5

      @@ikecampbell2221right cause he gave one to the cops. So did he meet with the guy after and he was like yeah I kidnapped her here’s your key back. I really wanna know what that convo was like

  • @tat1790
    @tat1790 Před 8 měsíci +1135

    Roland had no intention of even pretending to rescue Cheryl. He’s a liar. He knew exactly what that guy was capable of and what was going to happen. Poor Cheryl.

    • @pamellis2291
      @pamellis2291 Před 8 měsíci +49

      That's right I totally agree 👍🏼💯😮

    • @robmarsh918
      @robmarsh918 Před 8 měsíci +12

      Then what do you think his motive was? There doesn’t seem to be a point of murdering her.

    • @sixbones.infamy9107
      @sixbones.infamy9107 Před 8 měsíci +195

      @@robmarsh918if he can’t have her, no one can 🤷🏾‍♀️ because why in the hell wouldn’t he tell dude it wasn’t a real kidnapping?

    • @MainStreamRegimeDemocrats
      @MainStreamRegimeDemocrats Před 8 měsíci +56

      @@robmarsh918 He didnt want anybody else to have her

    • @MainStreamRegimeDemocrats
      @MainStreamRegimeDemocrats Před 8 měsíci +11

      @tat1790 that's a great theory actually , I buy that

  • @user-ms3jz7ub7n
    @user-ms3jz7ub7n Před 8 měsíci +618

    Whenever I hear these stories about one parent being killed and one parent imprisoned, I always think about the poor children who immediately become orphans and how traumatic both losses would be for them.

    • @TheRealZombieWizard
      @TheRealZombieWizard Před 8 měsíci +25

      Hopefully the children were adults by that point when the cold case was solved, probably moved far away and never contacted their father again. Look at that mugshot, he definitely seemed abusive or manipulative. Too many sick people in this world.

    • @kenethcull
      @kenethcull Před 8 měsíci +4

      Unfortunately the parent that thinks this all up doesn't deserve to breath anymore we are overcrowded everywhere and if you think it's OK to play stupid games you can get handled permanently!@@

    • @bepplersauce
      @bepplersauce Před 8 měsíci +19

      @@kenethcull I don't think they were advocating for letting criminals off the hook for their crimes, just saying it's extra horrible for the kids when one parent murders the other bc they lose both due to one being an awful, murderous, POS.

    • @Chewbecca101
      @Chewbecca101 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Some are better off

    • @Heavyisthecrown
      @Heavyisthecrown Před 8 měsíci +2

      Same 😢 I hope someone is loving these poor kids….

  • @ninajefferson4018
    @ninajefferson4018 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Dude knew exactly
    what he was doing.

  • @Divyaanka
    @Divyaanka Před 7 měsíci +112

    Why do good people always get the short end of the stick? Cheryl you're a kind soul! You didn't deserve any of this and your life was robbed from you. I hope you're at peace😢 RIP Cheryl ❤

    • @poppinmycollar423
      @poppinmycollar423 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Funny, I think the exact same thing every... single...day 😢

    • @Meltdownlv100
      @Meltdownlv100 Před 4 měsíci +5

      She was too good of a soul that her decisions in life were bad. The man was in prison for murder....and she still took him back giving him the benefit of the doubt, because she was so nice. There are people that are too good for their own good if that makes sense

  • @YoYeeted
    @YoYeeted Před 8 měsíci +910

    Poor Cheryl didn’t deserve any of this. People can be so twisted and cruel..RIP

    • @KatrinaJoseph
      @KatrinaJoseph Před 8 měsíci +34

      Her ex husband got 40 years and the the kidnapper got only 20. They both should have got 40 years or life imprisonment. He beat her violently to her death.

    • @pratimadeb8249
      @pratimadeb8249 Před 8 měsíci +4

      And also he was stupid not evil

    • @KatrinaJoseph
      @KatrinaJoseph Před 8 měsíci +10

      @@pratimadeb8249 he had been convicted earlier.

    • @Veronica.A.
      @Veronica.A. Před 8 měsíci +24

      ​@@pratimadeb8249was both stupid and evil. His past wasn't star studded.

    • @geemonster9179
      @geemonster9179 Před 8 měsíci

      Don't forget stupid

  • @itswebb4799
    @itswebb4799 Před 8 měsíci +714

    I’ve heard about this so and it’s so terrible what happened to her. This guy is an absolute evil man. We need more Cheryls and less Rollands in this world.

    • @niramm
      @niramm Před 8 měsíci +5

      fewer*

    • @Dime_time333
      @Dime_time333 Před 8 měsíci +13

      Both words work. Clam down

    • @shadowlouise
      @shadowlouise Před 8 měsíci +15

      @@Dime_time333 Did you mean "Clam up" or "Calm down?" 😁

    • @niramm
      @niramm Před 8 měsíci +3

      @@Dime_time333 No

    • @Cyril29a
      @Cyril29a Před 8 měsíci

      I think Clam down will be my new go to phrase. @@shadowlouise

  • @SKotris84
    @SKotris84 Před 7 měsíci +16

    I love how dedicated MrBallen is. He even puts up a caption telling us clearly stock images are not actual photos of the story.

  • @nataliedulaney8347
    @nataliedulaney8347 Před 8 měsíci +37

    I'm going through a divorce with a terrible man and MrBallens stories are my comfort food. Like the second he starts speaking all the troubles fade away, the man truly has a gift.

    • @jacobdittmer5512
      @jacobdittmer5512 Před 8 měsíci +12

      Let this be a reminder to stay away from exes

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Před 7 měsíci +1

      You are calling him terrible even though in matters involving men and women, men are the victims and women are at fault 99% of the times...

    • @syncopatedglory
      @syncopatedglory Před 5 měsíci +9

      @Logicalsane you gonna cite some sources there or just pull statements out of your butt

  • @newsing33
    @newsing33 Před 8 měsíci +510

    Cheryl sounded like an amazing and kind person. She didn't deserve this, and her poor kids didn't deserve to lose their amazingly loving mother. So sad. RIP Cheryl 😢

    • @user-zw4iy1rt8k
      @user-zw4iy1rt8k Před 8 měsíci

      This lady paid her life for being stupid, albeit she was a nice lady.

    • @bertkilborne6464
      @bertkilborne6464 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Spoiler

    • @madelinemcmillan4020
      @madelinemcmillan4020 Před 8 měsíci

      shes dead because she was a weak insecure person, she's would still be breathing right now if she had even the modicum of self respect for herself and got a restraining order, properly rejected him and burned that bridge instead of buying into his I can change crap same old story. another naïve woman dead. how many times does he have to pork another woman behind her back before she realized he's human cum waste? evidently not enough.

    • @cookiesnmilk9200
      @cookiesnmilk9200 Před 8 měsíci +21

      @@bertkilborne6464 what do you think the comments are for ?

    • @Phoenix-mh5eo
      @Phoenix-mh5eo Před 8 měsíci +13

      And to be left with their monster, POS of a father as their only parent. Yuck. Very tragic case and I hope Roland suffers for his choices every day (though I doubt he does).

  • @Katkit91108
    @Katkit91108 Před 8 měsíci +553

    I hope Cheryl's kids remember her as the beautiful, caring, selfless person she was. Glad they got justice for her even though it was much too late.

    • @thedude4672
      @thedude4672 Před 8 měsíci

      They're probably really f'd up in the head now with a dad like that POS.

    • @derekjones2604
      @derekjones2604 Před 8 měsíci +5

      It's always to late for justice 😢

    • @cherylfox6765
      @cherylfox6765 Před 8 měsíci +8

      One silver lining - her adorable kids did not have to live with their crazy father, who was always scheming with women, etc. THANK GOD those precious kids did not have to put up with all his on again, off again relationships, which would only further damage the PROFOUND loss of their wonderful mother. May they have good memories, that they can remember, about their mother. Rest in peace.

    • @slicedbread5692
      @slicedbread5692 Před 8 měsíci +3

      I heard the kids sat too close to the TV, swallowed gum, and didn't put their toys away. Little heathens.

    • @stephendavidson7256
      @stephendavidson7256 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I agree, even if two scumbags are still alive in prison eating free food while such a good persons life was taken in a nonsensical way as well as her kids who lost their parents in the blink of an eye it's just all so stupid and avoidable if people like those two would just not be stupid... I hope her kids get to have a good life and find happiness 😔

  • @ItsFreshItsAnne
    @ItsFreshItsAnne Před 8 měsíci +10

    Thats a major Navy Seal advocating to get help before you lose the things you love. Not just any Navy Seal but the most beloved storytelling Navy Seal. We just love you SO nuch, John!

  • @ValkyrieofNOLA
    @ValkyrieofNOLA Před 7 měsíci +14

    As a woman in a big city with the highest murder rates in the country, I have nightmares about being attacked and killed while just going about my day… The murder of Linda Frickey which happened during a carjacking was so horrific that it haunts me every day. Four teenagers assaulted her to try to steal her car and they drove away with her arm entangled in the seatbelt. Instead of stopping and untangling her, they drug her until her arm was ripped off. It was the worst violent carjacking I’ve ever heard of. The disregard for human life was so extreme that the entire city was outraged.

    • @kaleybrowning
      @kaleybrowning Před měsícem +1

      What city?

    • @nomdeplume2213
      @nomdeplume2213 Před 16 dny +1

      Move... if it affects you that profoundly it's time to figure it out and move.

  • @marycarman9406
    @marycarman9406 Před 8 měsíci +762

    I'm having a really hard time imagining this man was eye candy...even with Mr. B's fantastic story telling. Cheryl really seemed to be fantastic and worth living! I hope her children have found some peace and closure.

    • @terriseaton3049
      @terriseaton3049 Před 8 měsíci +21

      Not by looks, doesn’t have $.
      There must be something!

    • @tonyhammer3588
      @tonyhammer3588 Před 8 měsíci +1

      There’s no way he’s eye candy. Any woman with an above room temperature I.Q. could see this.

    • @Wookinpanub235
      @Wookinpanub235 Před 8 měsíci +61

      I have a hard time understanding why these men took her life and only got 20 years. Isn’t taking a life worth a lifetime in prison or worse? I just can’t wrap my head around it.

    • @mikeburkhart8336
      @mikeburkhart8336 Před 8 měsíci +50

      It's like documents claiming Ted Bundy was "handsome",but looking at photos of him he wasn't and always looked like a totally nutcase.

    • @summer4008
      @summer4008 Před 8 měsíci +40

      @@Wookinpanub235I have come to believe the only punishment a murderer should have is life in solitary confinement. I do not believe in the death penalty bc that’s too easy. True suffering would be achieved through solitary. So would insanity. They don’t deserve to get comfortable in a prison, passing time, shootin the shit with his fellow inmates. Lock a man up alone and he’ll beg for death, eventually.

  • @skyrim8135
    @skyrim8135 Před 8 měsíci +942

    Could we please get a "Three photos with disturbing backstory" episode for Halloween 🎃

  • @xBriYeon
    @xBriYeon Před 8 měsíci +39

    love how yall always humanize the people in the story before revealing the awful circumstances that happened to them......

  • @judithcampbell1705
    @judithcampbell1705 Před 8 měsíci +13

    Just the fact that she was beaten to death has got to be a horrible way to die. And anyone who can do this is deserving for maximum punishment. Thank you 💛 John for all you do!

  • @meriambenouis5318
    @meriambenouis5318 Před 8 měsíci +557

    What a weird and unique story. Cheryl seemed like a lovely woman😢
    But the hitman should have gotten more than 20 years. A murder is a murder, doesnt matter if he wasn't the 'brains' behind it, he still caused a life to be lost in a very brutal way.

    • @laurab5750
      @laurab5750 Před 8 měsíci +38

      Probably was instrumental in getting Roland. Without his testimony Roland might have continued to get away with it.

    • @trenchcoatbrigade698
      @trenchcoatbrigade698 Před 8 měsíci +19

      ​@@laurab5750 You are probably right. He must have asked for a reduced sentence in exchange for telling the authorities the whole story.

    • @meriambenouis5318
      @meriambenouis5318 Před 8 měsíci +5

      @@laurab5750 yes I didn't think of that.

    • @Sheba8.
      @Sheba8. Před 8 měsíci +5

      Absolutely 💯 he beat the girl to death the evil creep.

    • @BlackRainRising
      @BlackRainRising Před 8 měsíci +9

      gonna play devil's advocate here... if the initial plan was to just kidnap and tie her up but she started fighting back, in a state of panic knowing there could be a lot of attention drawn he simply started reacting trying to silence her. I'm willing to bet the idea was NOT to kill her but that's what happened just to get her to stop resisting him. Before you start sending hate for my response, I do not condone what he did at all and yes agree he should be punished more harshly than just 20 years, just wanted to open a instinctual/primal door instead of the logical thought process, his flight or fight was likely impaired and he simply went into panic and did both.
      I also agree he very likely negotiated a reduced sentence for his testimony which... I guess since he was just going with the moment not really knowing what was going on but still... fuck this guy and Roland

  • @dustinbellinger3637
    @dustinbellinger3637 Před 8 měsíci +943

    The fact he has a charity to help the families of victims of violent crimes is awesome. Seriously dude, you got a good heart John. Keep up the good work!

    • @Protoking
      @Protoking Před 8 měsíci +15

      Yep and with all the profit going to the charity’s cause which is really rare. ❤

    • @pokwimon1509
      @pokwimon1509 Před 7 měsíci +5

      I thought his name began with a 'B'…you know, as in "B…Allen!"

    • @moderatelysizedbird8923
      @moderatelysizedbird8923 Před 7 měsíci +5

      ​@pokwimon1509 I think his middle name starts with a B. I used to think that either his last name was Ballen, or that it was supposed to be "ballin" and he really liked basketball

    • @pokwimon1509
      @pokwimon1509 Před 7 měsíci

      ​(@moderatelysizedbird8923) Thanks Moderately Sized Bird (L-O-V-E that handle, by the way)…Big Bird & Snuffelupagas (sp?) were my F-A-V-O-R-I-T-E-S in the 70's!!!!!!!)!!!! I guess I only thought that because, on an earlier video, I saw a name swatch (hey remember Swatch Watches?) that showed that…B. Allen!

  • @errepe3990
    @errepe3990 Před 7 měsíci +36

    This is the 2nd story in a row I've watched from MrBallen where a good, kind woman gave her heart to a man, only for the man to not appreciate her, causing a break-up, and then killing the woman instead of letting go. So incredibly evil and selfish

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Před 7 měsíci

      You don't say that when gender roles get reversed

    • @G59forlife.
      @G59forlife. Před 5 měsíci +8

      @@LogicalsaneI’m sure he does. Wth you know about this dude?

  • @suzy8109
    @suzy8109 Před 8 měsíci +18

    It is so nice to see a popular and successful CZcamsr actually give back (in this case to the victims of violent crime). Thank you for everything you do, John.

  • @suzieb8366
    @suzieb8366 Před 8 měsíci +303

    Sighhh what a twist and such a sad story for Cheryl and her kids, she seemed like a really nice lady. RIP Cheryl. Strength and prayers to her kids, family and friends.

    • @Pamela-jr3ht
      @Pamela-jr3ht Před 8 měsíci +16

      You get a like just for the fact you are the only one to comment on the show, & NOT the orator! Thank you.

    • @thecatatemyhomework
      @thecatatemyhomework Před 8 měsíci +16

      ​@@Pamela-jr3htthank you. It's so annoying when just about every comment is sucking up and complimenting MrBallen. I like to read people's opinion about the story.

    • @Justhere77
      @Justhere77 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Weirdos

    • @bluepuppydan
      @bluepuppydan Před 8 měsíci +1

      I was thinking just the same thing about this

    • @jelenamilanovic2909
      @jelenamilanovic2909 Před 8 měsíci

      Ja sam ratnik

  • @rhifriedbeans
    @rhifriedbeans Před 8 měsíci +197

    this reminds me of the story (I think you shared it on your channel) of the guy who faked his and his girlfriends kidnapping hoping the adrenaline and fear she felt would get her to have s3x with him. he had them both "lost" in a forest for days, each night trying to convice his gf to have s3x, and each night her saying no. he eventually gave up and "found" the way out. he knew how to get out of the forest the whole time. absolutely insane some people are. RIP cheryl!

    • @eamonmcveigh7892
      @eamonmcveigh7892 Před 8 měsíci +24

      That was a good story for sure, and at least a semi happy ending, meaning no death, if I recall correctly

    • @Arakia
      @Arakia Před 8 měsíci +48

      I remember that story. Showed how little he understands women. Lost, stressed, and dirty. Only getting worse the longer they were in the woods. The last thing she would have wanted was to be intimate with someone. He was ridiculously self centered.

    • @joeydoherty368
      @joeydoherty368 Před 8 měsíci +8

      @@eamonmcveigh7892It had a funny ending too cause he pretended to be Indian and fled Australia, but he didn’t fool the authorities in India. Lol

    • @idorus
      @idorus Před 7 měsíci +2

      i saw that one. there was another story i have heard like this of a man who was trying to pretend that he was going to save his wife on this show called Evil Lives Here

    • @josephcummings4205
      @josephcummings4205 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Yes I remember hearing that story on Mr ballen Channel, they were young religious teenagers, but the boyfriend obviously had a darker side

  • @JessBisme123
    @JessBisme123 Před 8 měsíci +8

    When you were describing the victim, I thought "oh, what a nice person.... Something terrible is gonna happen to her 😢"

  • @loganshugg8531
    @loganshugg8531 Před 8 měsíci +11

    I love this plug for your foundation because you’re not forcing people to donate your just letting people who want to donate know that it exists. I really appreciate that!! Keep up the amazing work Mr Ballen!!

  • @Nostalgic_1
    @Nostalgic_1 Před 8 měsíci +224

    Poor Cheryl.
    I can't imagine how terrified she must have been and I am sure that her babies were on her mind as she tried desperately to survive the ordeal.
    It's horrific to me that her idiotic ex tried to do the same thing later on after his ill-fated plan with Cheryl went so terribly wrong.
    I hope that her children were well cared for after her death.
    Rest in peace, Cheryl.

    • @titmusspaultpaul5
      @titmusspaultpaul5 Před 8 měsíci +10

      Totally agree. I really hope the dad didn't get custody. When the kids were grown up and found out the truth it would have scarred them mentally for life. Such a sad story.

    • @MeyerBen27
      @MeyerBen27 Před 8 měsíci

      ​​🇺🇸 #Trump2024 I agree! *_USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA!!!!!!_* Trump/Boebert 2024! *_USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA_* 🇺🇸

    • @MeyerBen27
      @MeyerBen27 Před 8 měsíci

      RIP Chernobyl 😢 🎉

    • @boepaynepill318
      @boepaynepill318 Před 8 měsíci

      Now This What I'm talking about some Good Ole Wyte On Wyte crime 😂

    • @boepaynepill318
      @boepaynepill318 Před 8 měsíci

      This story has it all Love. Deceit, Fentanyl and Wyte on Wyte domestic Crime Against A WyteWomen 😂

  • @Soopology
    @Soopology Před 8 měsíci +113

    These spouses/ex-spouses stories are always the worst to me. Even when it seems like its not them, it's THEM. Cheryl deserved a real chance at love.

    • @Logicalsane
      @Logicalsane Před 7 měsíci

      But usually women are at fault

    • @jorgyt754
      @jorgyt754 Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@Logicalsane yeah well this time, the woman wasn't. so i don't know what your point is.

    • @G59forlife.
      @G59forlife. Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@Logicalsane☠️💀☠️

    • @lemonpack3368
      @lemonpack3368 Před 4 měsíci +6

      @@Logicalsanewhat an irrelevant comment to add

    • @bribennett8067
      @bribennett8067 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@LogicalsaneIncel.

  • @MikeGervasi
    @MikeGervasi Před 8 měsíci +36

    No one lays out a story like this so perfectly it flows and at the end the reveal has full effect. You should be a screenwriter. Also it's sad a truly good person had to become a victim of 2 scumbags.

  • @morganlabelle9095
    @morganlabelle9095 Před 8 měsíci +15

    Can we just get lots of love for John, he works so hard...gives great content.. I just admire how great of a human this man is! Loves his family, loves his viewers, great work Mr. Ballen

  • @linda_xo
    @linda_xo Před 8 měsíci +304

    "Roland hadn't yet figured out how he was going to explain his big plan to win back his ex to his current girlfriend, but he figured he would just work that out later."
    That definitely threw me for a loop.

    • @GarrettTBeelowComposer
      @GarrettTBeelowComposer Před 8 měsíci +30

      Because it’s bullshit. He hired the killer to kill her and his is his alibi

    • @moustachmallow559
      @moustachmallow559 Před 5 měsíci

      That part should be in a Charlotte Dobre video.

  • @kitamibu
    @kitamibu Před 8 měsíci +90

    I never thought this story would make it on Mr Ballen! I lived right next to Pj's. My yard started where their side parking lot ended! Al (the owner) was a really great guy, he would even give people (me included) credit. Which was unheard-of even back in the 90's. The saddest thing is Al never found out who killed Sheryl because he was murdered before the truth came out.

    • @Cervantesbracetty
      @Cervantesbracetty Před 8 měsíci +15

      I hope me ballen covers that case too

    • @BamaFanUSMC
      @BamaFanUSMC Před 8 měsíci +15

      That's horrible to hear. First Cheryl and then him..... thanks for the extra info though.

    • @lcam9241
      @lcam9241 Před 8 měsíci +6

      Dang. Another murder. How horrible and chilling. Have you moved?

    • @resolecca
      @resolecca Před 8 měsíci +5

      ​​@@lcam9241 lol @ "have you moved" I'm sure that was asked out a worry but it comes across as a threat

    • @trejea1754
      @trejea1754 Před 8 měsíci +14

      @@resoleccait doesn’t sound threatening at all.

  • @bitterellaselectricgroove8544
    @bitterellaselectricgroove8544 Před 8 měsíci +18

    Thank you, MrBallen, for all you do.
    RIP Cheryl

  • @blacksonne19
    @blacksonne19 Před 8 měsíci +7

    I tell everyone I know about this channel. John is by far the best story teller I've ever heard

  • @jamirn1967
    @jamirn1967 Před 8 měsíci +375

    Such a tragic story and what an absolutely despicable man. Thank you for telling this story in the way that only you can! I’ve never ever seen anyone else as talented as you at storytelling!

    • @chrishandsome6542
      @chrishandsome6542 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Cringe

    • @CriminalonCrime
      @CriminalonCrime Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@chrishandsome6542 that was some virtue signaling wasn't it!?

    • @reubenbaldwin6435
      @reubenbaldwin6435 Před 8 měsíci +15

      ​@@chrishandsome6542what part is? Unless you think it was right for this man to do what he did, I think you should delete your comment

    • @missmissy_90
      @missmissy_90 Před 8 měsíci +4

      ​@@reubenbaldwin6435
      He's written it plenty of times in seperate threads on this video..
      Ugh

    • @boepaynepill318
      @boepaynepill318 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Now This What I'm talking about some Good Ole Wyte On Wyte crime 😂

  • @annewagner196
    @annewagner196 Před 8 měsíci +377

    I can't believe Roland tried his scheme a second time. I would have thought after being busted for the second attempt, that would have busted the first case wide open. 😒

    • @missdimples1982
      @missdimples1982 Před 8 měsíci +13

      People like Roland never change

    • @titmusspaultpaul5
      @titmusspaultpaul5 Před 8 měsíci +10

      Yeah, you'd think the cops would take a look at her murder again with this in mind.

    • @nmstranger
      @nmstranger Před 8 měsíci +1

      not sure but it seems like double jeopardy would apply as he was already was charged and convicted for his role in the first murder.

    • @MeyerBen27
      @MeyerBen27 Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​​🇺🇸 #Trump2024 I agree! *_USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA!!!!!!_* Trump/Boebert 2024! *_USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA_* 🇺🇸

    • @avamasquerade
      @avamasquerade Před 8 měsíci +10

      Idk, I'm not really surprised, the guy kinda looks like a bridge troll. He's the type to get a security job and then strut around on his days off with his polished plastic security "badge" hooked to his belt next to his flip phone, like a guy who calls himself a "LE consultant" and inserts himself into whatever situations he heard about on his police scanner because he got made an "honorary deputy" at the age of 12 by his classmate's cop father on career day, like a guy with a purple belt (sensei says its better even than black) like a guy that couldn't win in a fight against himself *even with* the element of surprise etc etc etc..

  • @willy02001
    @willy02001 Před 8 měsíci +9

    Lost my daughter in house today... literally disappeared 2 min after I had her come back inside. All that went through my head was all the ways this would be a Mr ballen story...I did find her. She was hiding in a box in the basement....only thing I heard was her manical laughter!

    • @Kthb80
      @Kthb80 Před 7 měsíci

      My son did this to me a few times when he was 3, it was terrifying I was seconds from calling the police one time, he was in my bed under all the blankets giggling.

  • @Rosie-ij3on
    @Rosie-ij3on Před 8 měsíci +6

    You'd have thought that Roland telling the guy that this is a set-up would be an _extremely_ high priority. How'd you mess up this badly??

  • @troods8110
    @troods8110 Před 8 měsíci +240

    It always warms my heart when John speaks so openly about the importance of mental health and his own struggles. Thank you ♥️

    • @Invalidationcoded
      @Invalidationcoded Před 8 měsíci

      yeah I just wish he would stop promoting BetterHelp. awful service that does the literal opposite of what it should sometimes

    • @ChekeSV2015
      @ChekeSV2015 Před 8 měsíci

      It does really touches my heart to that he speaks openly about it because just like me and there's so many others that go through the same thing so many of us out there so that's means a lot to me that he's open about it God bless all of you I remember you're not❤

    • @BLAISEDAHL96
      @BLAISEDAHL96 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Yes 100%

    • @thekekronomicon590
      @thekekronomicon590 Před 8 měsíci +6

      You know that's just an ad read right

    • @funonvancouverisland
      @funonvancouverisland Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@thekekronomicon590you nailed it. He has said many times his transition was seamless and easier for him than many others.. Of course this was before the better help sponsorship

  • @Godsglory777
    @Godsglory777 Před 8 měsíci +198

    This poor woman. Surrounded by so many horrible examples of men. God rest her soul. ❤️

    • @hollyshaw-elliemae
      @hollyshaw-elliemae Před 8 měsíci +8

      sounds like there were some good ones around her too. a few bad apples doesnt mean the whole batch is bad.

    • @Godsglory777
      @Godsglory777 Před 8 měsíci +15

      😑 well, obviously...

    • @ifartmagic
      @ifartmagic Před 8 měsíci +26

      ​@@hollyshaw-elliemaeBad analogy then. The whole saying is "a few bad apples spoils the bunch."

    • @hollyshaw-elliemae
      @hollyshaw-elliemae Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@ifartmagic lol, your name is killing me, i love it lol... and yes i know, but, if you dig, theres always some that arent ;) i was just saying, it sounds like she had more good men around her that cared enough to be worried when she went missing, then bad, it just took the one bad one though... no two. sorry.

    • @hollyshaw-elliemae
      @hollyshaw-elliemae Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@Godsglory777 i understand what you meant, it just seems there were more good worried about her, than the couple of men who did the damage. im sorry, i meant no rudeness.

  • @CameronMcCreary
    @CameronMcCreary Před 8 měsíci +3

    I checked up on PJs Market in Port Orchard and found it to be permamently closed.
    This story was very weird. Thanks Mr. Ballen for recounting this crime.

  • @yook760
    @yook760 Před 8 měsíci +50

    I am blown away by this story! Such an intricate plan to reignite his "relationship" while still in another relationship, all ruined by low blood pressure, poor planning, and an absolutely horrific and terrible idea to begin with! Note to self: never enlist the help of a cellmate to reignite passion in a dead relationship....

    • @kayleigh3648
      @kayleigh3648 Před 8 měsíci +6

      Yup! And if u ever pass out and miss an important event, dont just immediately go back to sleep like nothing happened. Esp if your loved one is in the hands of a dangerous criminal… Maybe try to call them or go to their house or something.. 😒

    • @jackspring7709
      @jackspring7709 Před 8 měsíci +22

      TBH someone in the comments section made the point that this guy probably had no intention of saving her at all: that he had got his friend to kill her, then tried to frame someone else for it - and when the police finally caught up with him, he just told them that bs story to make himself sound like an innocent fool. It certainly explains a lot.

    • @TiffanyMcDaniel838
      @TiffanyMcDaniel838 Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@jackspring7709that’s initially exactly what I thought while listening to this story, but I also have pots syndrome and I can say when your blood pressure plummets it will confuse you so badly that you’re likely to literally just go to sleep. I’ve had episodes where I couldn’t walk and also times where I couldn’t function or think I was just so confused. The blood stops flowing to your brain. 😩

    • @jackspring7709
      @jackspring7709 Před 8 měsíci +6

      @@TiffanyMcDaniel838 That's a fair point - although the fact that he tried the same trick again some years later makes me suspicious: also he wasn't remorseful about her disappearance/death enough for him to initially confess. Had it not been for both those other things I would definitely have believed him that this was the moment he had passed out. Thanks for the reply.

    • @TiffanyMcDaniel838
      @TiffanyMcDaniel838 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@jackspring7709 the fact that he did the same thing later made me believe even more that this was a genuine stupid ill planned set up in which he was trying to impress her 😂 dude clearly has some mental issues going on and should certainly be locked up either way. It is suspect that he thought he could take on methbob though. He definitely should have told the dude.

  • @mickeyhulk6790
    @mickeyhulk6790 Před 8 měsíci +398

    Hello Mrballen, thank you for all the entertaining stories. You are by far one of the best story tellers on CZcams!

  • @TihetrisWeathersby
    @TihetrisWeathersby Před 8 měsíci +53

    I used to watch Unsolved Mysteries, Now I watch Mr Ballen

  • @CloudInProd
    @CloudInProd Před 8 měsíci +21

    John. You're a marvelous story-teller. Not only that, your network expands outside of CZcams i.e. your charity. I really enjoy your content and each Sunday, it feels like christmas. Keep 'em going, we ain't going anywhere !

  • @Jennj29
    @Jennj29 Před 8 měsíci +6

    Heartbreaking story 💔 I have lived in port orchard my whole life and had never heard this story. PJs had a tragic ending as the owner was shot and killed there many years after this happened.

  • @infamous6459
    @infamous6459 Před 8 měsíci +63

    The first Mr. Ballen story I ever listen to was the skinwalker story 3 years ago. I have been hooked ever since. I appreciate all that you do. Never stop!

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  Před 8 měsíci +16

      Thank you!!

    • @paulcarpenter7844
      @paulcarpenter7844 Před 8 měsíci +3

      This guy got me passed a kidney stone attack once

    • @Kristie2ful
      @Kristie2ful Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@paulcarpenter7844Wtf! You mean no morphine??! If thats true, that's totally cool but idk if I could have made it without hospitalization.

  • @ememmichaeludo2044
    @ememmichaeludo2044 Před 8 měsíci +109

    This story is so heartbreaking on all levels. How this beautiful woman lost her life and her kids lost their mum over reasons so stupid is just unthinkable. God rest her soul. One of the highlights of my Sunday after church is listening to Mrballen. God bless Mrballen and his family for all he does.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @lauren-jl9xc
    @lauren-jl9xc Před 8 měsíci +10

    thank you Mr.Ballen, you make my workouts so much easier as i’m so engulfed in your stories that i don’t even notice the pain running on the treadmill

  • @elijahcarter7865
    @elijahcarter7865 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I grew up in that area, so it’s really crazy to hear a story from right where I spent my childhood, my parents actually took me to PJ’s market to get medicine for a big bite when I was a few years old

  • @Webendowed
    @Webendowed Před 8 měsíci +201

    RIP Sheryl. You sound like you were an angel and everyone around you knew it. You didn't deserve this.

    • @AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatina
      @AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatina Před 7 měsíci +1

      Are you insane?! She's evil, she went back to a man who she knew was in prison for murder. How can a person like that possibly be "kind"?

    • @MaeRose26
      @MaeRose26 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatina yes let's blame the victim who thought her husband would do better so she gave him another chance. that's more evil than her husband hiring someone to murder her

    • @AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatina
      @AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatina Před 7 měsíci

      @@MaeRose26 so you THINK that she knew her husband was guilty of murder and you're still defending her? I can't tell if you're confused or if you're just a mentally ill POS

    • @AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatina
      @AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatina Před 7 měsíci

      @@MaeRose26 hey, idixt, you could have claimed she was so naive that she genuinely believed her husband was innocent, but you said she "gave him a second chance" implying she wasn't naive and didn't get tricked into thinking he was innocent, and that you think she knew he was guilty. Get mental help, m0r•n.

    • @MaeRose26
      @MaeRose26 Před 7 měsíci +4

      @@AsAWhiteManMarriedToALatina well no because I've been in her situation before. Also, I do not like being called an idiot. I am not an idiot nor did I call you any names. However, I can understand why she gave him another chance. I urge u to look up battered women's syndrome. It's a real thing. It's sad what happened to her and because I can relate to her and why she made that decision, it upset me that you called her evil and essentially blamed her for being murdered, but didn't put any of the blame on the actual murderers

  • @saundrajohnson1571
    @saundrajohnson1571 Před 8 měsíci +353

    I just love the way Roland was actively trying to get Cheryl back, while he’s living with his girlfriend. 🙄

    • @texasbeaver8188
      @texasbeaver8188 Před 8 měsíci

      It's incredible how a man with 60 IQ and a completely dysfunctional life was still able to attract multiple partners

    • @vickyvee3567
      @vickyvee3567 Před 7 měsíci +2

      I know right, it’s a huge green flag

    • @Return_of_the_Dude
      @Return_of_the_Dude Před 7 měsíci +1

      Let the man live a little

    • @Right.Meow.
      @Right.Meow. Před 7 měsíci +2

      It's the fact this man ever had a girlfriend and several ex-wives. Yelch.

    • @jmdenison
      @jmdenison Před 7 měsíci

      Exactly. He's with that new girlfriend so he's got two reasons to get rid of ex-wife. First of course is child support and second of all is a new relationship

  • @altair6292
    @altair6292 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Best part of this video is his announcement of the foundation to help the families ❤

  • @leahparsley1195
    @leahparsley1195 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Mr Ballen- truth is stranger than fiction. Screw the idea of a “scarier” story series. Keep going like this.

  • @DarkBloodW0lf
    @DarkBloodW0lf Před 8 měsíci +236

    Hard time believing that he had a plan to "save" her to win her back. He set up a cover story for himself after telling his buddy from jail to kidnap/kill his ex. He'd clearly scoped out who he could blame to try get the police to blame them too, hence why he probably knew about the "stalker". I'd even bet that the reason she was parked so close to the "stalkers" house is to try and pin more blame on it being him.

    • @osamu_90
      @osamu_90 Před 8 měsíci

      Exactly, the plan had always been for his buddy to _kill_ his wife. Detectives said he had allegedly persuaded his ex-wife to take out a $100,000 life insurance policy naming him as the beneficiary, and he was also the prime beneficiary in her will. The "damsel in distress" story was all bullshit.

    • @ashicks
      @ashicks Před 8 měsíci +48

      I agree. And had already been in prison for plotting an ex-gf's husband's murder? This guy was cold-blooded, not clueless.

    • @kayleigh3648
      @kayleigh3648 Před 8 měsíci +45

      That actually really makes sense, cuz what struck me as extremely odd is how he just went right back to sleep after realizing he missed his opportunity… A normal person in that situation would go outside and scope the premises, then try calling the guy repeatedly, then driving around to look for them, or going to his house, or maybe even calling the cops, but SOMETHING!!! The way the story is told is that once he realized he slept through the ordeal, he just went right back to bed with no regard as to where Cheryl and the kidnapper were… What did he think was gonna happen?!? Was the guy supposed to hold her overnight, or give her back and try again another time? 🤨 The whole story is very sus

    • @Ericrr79
      @Ericrr79 Před 8 měsíci +24

      Yea im not buying this. Roland had no intention of saving her

    • @jackspring7709
      @jackspring7709 Před 8 měsíci +17

      That is a very point and it makes sense. Something about the explanation doesn't ring true. Clearly her killing hadn't stopped him from trying the same trick again with someone else. Yeah, I think you're right.

  • @oluchiehirim1074
    @oluchiehirim1074 Před 8 měsíci +181

    I'm totally speechless, such a tragic story, rest in peace Cheryl

  • @maggiem6209
    @maggiem6209 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Bless you, Mr. Ballen. It's so good to see someone not only covering true crime for entertainment, but also helping those families.

  • @JennaHildebrand-er5fr
    @JennaHildebrand-er5fr Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love and respect your ability to tell such a horrific story without even saying what a purely evil man Roland is. I was practically screaming at my phone.

  • @hellsbelle7533
    @hellsbelle7533 Před 8 měsíci +67

    The fact that this foundation does exactly what it’s supposed to be doing just reinforces what I have always known…. This is a good man and a great example. I’m so grateful that a very popular CZcams host is also a seriously fantastic role model. Serving our country and becoming a Seal (which is an incredible accomplishment), then after having enormous success with a CZcams channel that is interesting and often funny, he uses that success to further serve and help others. And it’s a fun channel to watch! I’ve watched since early on and I’ve seen the channel grow. I remember telling my husband when it hit 1 million and being so happy how quickly it happened. I’m just really stoked that such a great human being is so popular on here! We need more role models like this!

    • @purplelove3666
      @purplelove3666 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Stop putting people you don't personally know as a role model ,your role models should be people you personally know,not strangers online

    • @boepaynepill318
      @boepaynepill318 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Now This What I'm talking about some Good Ole Wyte On Wyte crime 😂

    • @DanielTheCooliest
      @DanielTheCooliest Před 8 měsíci

      @@purplelove3666 Change your username to purplehater666. Lul

    • @KyzenEX
      @KyzenEX Před 8 měsíci

      This man is far from being a good man and a good example, accepting betterhelp's money. They sell customer data (mind you, these customers are vulnerable people), many of their "licensed professionals" do not have licenses and are way closer to life coaches than to actual mental health professionals.
      www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/07/ftc-gives-final-approval-order-banning-betterhelp-sharing-sensitive-health-data-advertising

    • @Kenzingo
      @Kenzingo Před 8 měsíci

      @@purplelove3666they are judging his character based on his accolades…which isn’t ignorant. It’s makes complete sense. He’s more than likely a great person.

  • @TaraTiaraBell
    @TaraTiaraBell Před 8 měsíci +205

    Mr Ballen you are my absolute favourite story teller, going to bed with a broken heart just listening to one of your stories I forget my own pain. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with the world ❤

    • @terricox3559
      @terricox3559 Před 8 měsíci +12

      I'm so sorry your heart is broken. I got through this, and you're doing the right thing listening to stories for distraction.

    • @deepg7084
      @deepg7084 Před 8 měsíci +9

      Hello stranger, I hope things turn around for you sooner than later. ❤

    • @davideaston8314
      @davideaston8314 Před 8 měsíci +11

      Always remember, it's not broken, it's just bruised - you'll heal quickly and be stronger and better for it!
      Stay strong and keep smiling - better things are guaranteed to come!

    • @juneyshu6197
      @juneyshu6197 Před 8 měsíci +9

      This, too, shall pass.❤

    • @amandavincett7409
      @amandavincett7409 Před 8 měsíci +5

      Oh sweetheart, you'll get there, promise. It may take a bit of time, but you'll be OK. Be kind to yourself ❤

  • @gabriellejames4883
    @gabriellejames4883 Před 7 měsíci +2

    This poor woman 😢 I can't stand the fact that her children grew up without their mother. Absolutly heartbreaking.

  • @DouglasRose-nf5ve
    @DouglasRose-nf5ve Před 8 měsíci +6

    You're an amazing storyteller. And from one vet to another I am happy that you are successful. Keep up the good work. Semper Fi

  • @aparlinproject
    @aparlinproject Před 8 měsíci +45

    My dad was a navy seal and something about what was seen and lived through, he can tell amazing stories that puts you in the scene. Thank you for your service. ♥️

  • @nicolegroves6880
    @nicolegroves6880 Před 8 měsíci +137

    Poor Cheryl. And her poor kids. What a heartbreaking story. 😢

    • @MeyerBen27
      @MeyerBen27 Před 8 měsíci

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    • @boepaynepill318
      @boepaynepill318 Před 8 měsíci

      I love Mr Ballen Because he shows us The Real Wyte American 😂

    • @boepaynepill318
      @boepaynepill318 Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​@@MeyerBen27I love Mr Ballen Because he shows us The Real Wyte American 😂

    • @boepaynepill318
      @boepaynepill318 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@MeyerBen27This story has it all Love. Deceit, Fentanyl and Wyte on Wyte domestic Crime Against A WyteWomen 😂

    • @boepaynepill318
      @boepaynepill318 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@MeyerBen27Now This What I'm talking about some Good Ole Wyte On Wyte crime 😂

  • @katiesiouxlamoureaux7757
    @katiesiouxlamoureaux7757 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Bless you
    Trying to stay afloat after crime, violence and catastrophe isn't easy and many never do.
    I am speaking from experience, I am so glad others are able to get help and hopefully it can help make them whole again as they start over or carry on.
    Many thanks and much respect 🎯💪⭐

  • @therealalphafemme
    @therealalphafemme Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you for all you do for these families. Thank you for truly being non profit. Thank you for using your platform to make the world a better place. We adore you ❤

  • @blackngoldaslsigner9062
    @blackngoldaslsigner9062 Před 8 měsíci +224

    Nothing is better than getting the notification for Mr. Ballen. You're an amazing story teller. Thank You!!

    • @chrishandsome6542
      @chrishandsome6542 Před 8 měsíci

      Cringe

    • @djdrizzy23
      @djdrizzy23 Před 8 měsíci +8

      @@chrishandsome6542 what’s cringe? You have a photo of a predator who turned out to be a predator, that’s cringe bub

    • @Noexela
      @Noexela Před 8 měsíci

      @@djdrizzy23Exactly, I’m glad you called that out!😂
      What’s also cringe is the fact that this person took time out of their day to call someone’s genuine enjoyment cringe.

    • @ginarivells3491
      @ginarivells3491 Před 8 měsíci +2

      I agree !!!

    • @eviehammond9509
      @eviehammond9509 Před 8 měsíci +2

      ​​@@djdrizzy23
      The response of "cringe" is even more cringe worthy!!!😂

  • @pocosdailymoviememes1257
    @pocosdailymoviememes1257 Před 8 měsíci +27

    What was Roland thinking I think I lost all my brain cells
    On a serious note RIP Cheryl I hope her family is doing okay now thank you for telling her story MrBallen ❤

  • @bobaTJ
    @bobaTJ Před 8 měsíci +4

    I got to "the skin cells on the duct tape" and I suddenly realized what had happened. Oh, the dawning dread is so wonderful. I love the way you tell stories!

  • @SheriMWill
    @SheriMWill Před 7 měsíci +1

    Amen! To your foundation! I wished this was in effect 28 years ago when my mom was murdered.

  • @megalopolis2015
    @megalopolis2015 Před 8 měsíci +14

    For anyone who feels very awkward socially, take heart. There's a great likelihood that you don't put people in peril that you are interested in. I hope Cheryl's children somehow got through their childhoods with the peace from the foundation of Love that Cheryl built for them.

  • @samandcarlie
    @samandcarlie Před 8 měsíci +78

    I can't wait to listen with my husband on our weekly grocery run. It's our favorite time of the week!

    • @saskiarobinson4250
      @saskiarobinson4250 Před 8 měsíci +5

      That’s cute. Love this

    • @chrishandsome6542
      @chrishandsome6542 Před 8 měsíci

      🤦‍♂️

    • @lnr12241
      @lnr12241 Před 8 měsíci +1

      You have to drive a half hour to the grocery store? ?

    • @bmthbsbsbs
      @bmthbsbsbs Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@lnr12241probably listening to it while driving there, driving back and unpacking

    • @samandcarlie
      @samandcarlie Před 8 měsíci +7

      @lnr12241 yeah it's called living in the country.

  • @MrGonzo78j
    @MrGonzo78j Před 7 měsíci +3

    As a former Jarhead, the stupidity of ideas that I heard from fellow Marines are endless, so Roland's plan does not surprise me. During my time in the Corps as an MP, I met some characters that left me dumbfounded with their idiotic plans that left me no choice but to slap hand-irons on them. Sad story.

  • @bonnietohisclyde_2.0
    @bonnietohisclyde_2.0 Před 5 měsíci

    😂😂😂...."bent out of shape" was one of my dads favorite phrases when we as kids would pout about something! Love it!😂❤❤❤

  • @tfrankest1990
    @tfrankest1990 Před 8 měsíci +33

    I miss the days when you were uploading 2 or 3 times a week. As a fan of the strange,dark and mysterious. I look forward to these videos.your story telling skills are top tier.

    • @tathrok
      @tathrok Před 8 měsíci +3

      Yeah selling out was the death of this channel 😢

    • @manuelcorrea2365
      @manuelcorrea2365 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Well, that he was doing up back then to gain a big number of subscribers quickly. I am not saying this a bad thing; actually, the secret to become successful in this platform, besides the quality/content of your videos, is to be constant in the uploading of your videos such that if you post videos quite often, your number of followers will grow fast. Once you have a good number of subscribers, you can relax a little and stop posting videos so often (which also makes sense since posting new material is a lot of work too) so that's the case of this guy, he's got already 8 million subscribers so there is no need to be so crazy posting videos 3, 4 or 5 times a week as he used to do when he started.

  • @kellymarietarotfamilypets9598
    @kellymarietarotfamilypets9598 Před 8 měsíci +28

    Wow 😮 he nearly got away with it! Makes you wonder how many people has gotten away with stuff like this! Crazy but a good story! Thank you mr Ballen 😊

  • @AlexandraVOA
    @AlexandraVOA Před 7 měsíci +3

    Ty for bringing awareness to the lingering affects on the victims and their families. The foundation is doing great things

  • @rulthlessrudy
    @rulthlessrudy Před 8 měsíci +1

    Why are the sweetest people attached to the worse RIP Sheryl

  • @wendy.allison
    @wendy.allison Před 8 měsíci +107

    I have been watching since almost the start of this channel. You're the best story teller no matter how many people are suggested to me. Thanks for deciding to do this way back when and sticking with it!

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  Před 8 měsíci +30

      Appreciate you!!

    • @tjallingdalheuvel126
      @tjallingdalheuvel126 Před 8 měsíci

      So recognisable. Only one British woman doing crime stories made the cut for me to be waiting for the next one like mr BAllen's.

    • @jessehardin8500
      @jessehardin8500 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Annie Elise is pretty dope!!! She's no Mr. Ballen but she goes way more in depth. Like hr long videos

    • @wendy.allison
      @wendy.allison Před 8 měsíci

      @@jessehardin8500 I'll check her out but I can tell you now, no one is replacing or can out story tell MrBallen.

    • @babber2536
      @babber2536 Před 8 měsíci +1

      his stories are absolutely addictive

  • @ToBeHonestWitchu
    @ToBeHonestWitchu Před 8 měsíci +258

    Mr.ballen would be the perfect history teacher

    • @susangilliam6400
      @susangilliam6400 Před 8 měsíci +5

      agree..he would have everyone enthralled in history...totally!!!!

    • @AimeeAimee444
      @AimeeAimee444 Před 8 měsíci

      Absolutely! 😊👍🏼

    • @justtere
      @justtere Před 8 měsíci +8

      He IS a history teacher. We are his students.

    • @TheTinFoilTiara
      @TheTinFoilTiara Před 8 měsíci

      I always assumed he WAS a teacher

    • @TheTinFoilTiara
      @TheTinFoilTiara Před 8 měsíci +1

      He just has a teacher vibe....

  • @jefferydeaver2440
    @jefferydeaver2440 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Such an incredible human being much love and respect for ya Ballen.

  • @paulahayward6050
    @paulahayward6050 Před 4 měsíci +1

    i love the idea of your foundation

  • @NoNameCherry
    @NoNameCherry Před 8 měsíci +20

    I always wonder, "who hurt you that you're hurting the Like Button, Mr. Ballen?" Aside from that, this is both a sad and amazingly narrated story. RIP to Cheryl. I hope she's at peace. And thank you as always, Mr. B.

  • @brandyweaver8043
    @brandyweaver8043 Před 8 měsíci +56

    Recently started watching as you were recommended from my dad and wow!!! This is everything I could ever hope for and your storytelling skills is just beyond! Then add in your background, so glad I found you! I’ve binged all of your videos!

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  Před 8 měsíci +18

      Thank you!!

    • @DeviousShady
      @DeviousShady Před 8 měsíci +5

      Dude my dad sent me this video too!

    • @shitneyb5562
      @shitneyb5562 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Lucky, mine's still out grabbing smokes real quick :(

    • @Spooky-Ogre
      @Spooky-Ogre Před 8 měsíci

      WHO LIKES WATCHING MR BALLEN ! 😱😱👇

  • @elisteele574
    @elisteele574 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Bless you and your family. You're awesome, man.

  • @LYN3Y_
    @LYN3Y_ Před 7 měsíci +4

    12:33 Good for you Mr Ballen! Glad you could turn your life around :)

  • @Goats_
    @Goats_ Před 8 měsíci +46

    Ever since humans began speaking, gifted storytellers have been valued members of society. Mr. Ballen is no exception. 🤘🖤

  • @leannebalmer5184
    @leannebalmer5184 Před 8 měsíci +66

    That is crazy!! Was not expecting that at the end! Poor Cheryl, how must her family and kids feel knowing that it was this crazy,insane plan that killed her. So unfair.

  • @Amber-bu1lv
    @Amber-bu1lv Před 8 měsíci +2

    this is the first I'm hearing of your foundation and I'm so glad you are helping families and people affected by violent crimes as someone who's family member was a victim I know if they had something like this back then for his children it would've been extremely helpful.

  • @ValkyrieofNOLA
    @ValkyrieofNOLA Před 7 měsíci +3

    Oh. My. God. I never saw that ending coming! The sheer stupidity of the ex husband’s plan to win over his ex wife is astounding! This Roland guy should have never been released from prison obviously. He clearly doesn’t live in reality. I feel so bad for the poor victims of his outlandish schemes to impress the various women he was involved with.. They thought they had gotten rid of him and then he decided to cook up a dramatic scene so he could be the hero. Wow. Those poor women…

    • @desensitizedanalyser5624
      @desensitizedanalyser5624 Před 7 měsíci

      Why don't you ever care about these men's mental state and mental health (before they decide to murder them). I feel like they could be saved before they resort to murder.

  • @mikeburkhart8336
    @mikeburkhart8336 Před 8 měsíci +133

    Again,once you stated Cheryl was a nice,kind,helpful person I just knew she was going to be murdered. This always seems to happen to good people. What a world.

    • @oparannekajane7489
      @oparannekajane7489 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Right...I dunno y

    • @Luvliv89
      @Luvliv89 Před 8 měsíci +14

      I genuinely think evil people see kindness as a weakness/vulnerability. It's the same with Narcissists jn society, they prey on them.

    • @fife8332
      @fife8332 Před 8 měsíci +8

      This is a problem I always have with true crime cases. The person killed is always a good, kind, and generous person who "lights up the room" when they enter. You know that at least half of the victims are actually bitchy or douche bags, but the family is just respecting their memory.

    • @pyrolitemusic
      @pyrolitemusic Před 8 měsíci +4

      She also appears in a Mr Ballen video, so that raises the probability of her being murdered at least 100 Fold. People don't get murdered for being kind. I mean, not usually.

    • @HardWhereHero
      @HardWhereHero Před 8 měsíci +2

      I have noticed the same pattern. I wish good people would be more apprehensive.

  • @Renikade
    @Renikade Před 8 měsíci +164

    You're a good guy, man. It's so nice you created a foundation to help people through awful situations. All the best.

  • @aewhatever
    @aewhatever Před 8 měsíci +1

    Literally the definition of insanity

  • @margaritagonzalez6465
    @margaritagonzalez6465 Před 4 měsíci +1

    OMG. Poor girl. RIP beautiful soul