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The Case of Bardstown

Hey everyone! Posting this one a little earlier than usual as its the longest video yet! This is a story I told very early on in the channel, and looking back I don't think I did it justice at all, so I wanted to revisit it, especially as more came out. So now this video is over 4 times longer than the original haha. Hope you enjoy, and have a great weekend! 

The Case of Bardstown

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I also live in Etown and you’re right, it’s been quite awhile since I’ve seen a “Find Crystal” sign.

Beth Devers

This is down the road from where I live in Elizabethtown, Kentucky (okay 30-40 minute drive). I really remember when Chrystal went missing because one of the guys in the volunteer ground and aerial search and rescue organization I am in was a friend of the family, really rattled and wanted to find her. The sheriff didn’t want to make a formal request for our services so we had a training event with coordinated air and ground search (I was in the aircraft) that if we happened to see anything we would naturally report it. We didn’t see anything. The lakes and ponds in the area were so swollen from the rain earlier that week that it was impossible. That and forest is so dense and leafed out at that time of year that it was trying to spot a needle in a haystack. You’d see “Find Chrystal” signs on the parkway for over a year from when she went missing. Now you don’t see much. Friends I have in Bardstown don’t have a whole lot of faith in the integrity of local law enforcement.

Laurie McLaren

It’s so surreal hearing Mike mention my hometown, Elizabethtown. Bardstown is only 20 minutes away and my dad works there. On a side note, my great aunt (by marriage) is Brooks Houck’s aunt. My dad asked her once if she thinks he’s guilty, and she said “hell yeah he’s guilty!”

Beth Devers

I watched it before and it was a smooth ride all the way through ... watching again ...

Zebra

I love Mike!! I'm hooked on his channel.

Mindy Lynn Bonhomme

Last night I spoke to a woman at a kentucky truck stop about this. She lives in Bardstown. She said people never talk about it. They all mind their own business and keep a few close friends. 😳

MissPriss114

Yes it was E.W.! 'Go raibh míle maith agat' means a thousand thank you's or thank you very much in Irish (Gaeilge), 'agus' means and. Glad to see Mike using a bit more Gaeilge in his sign offs!! :)

Lynsey Hanratty

I think roughly it means "a thousand good wishes to you"

Amanda Baby-Pie

Great coverage of this unsettling case. I hope they find who was behind the murders. Answered prayers for the mom/wife.

Red37

Was that sign off in Gaelic? If so could someone tell me what it means? Thanks!

Liz C

I heard him say or the sight of a weapon right after saying that. It’s fast so you’ll have to listen close.

Rose Tyler

Hey Mike! I am an Irish Canadian Soldier & haven't missed any of your Chapters! We love em! But Mike please don't pick on Canada!! We are Peace Keepers Mike, sure a few bad Apples, but only if ya looking for them Mike! Take a Boo at the Stats Mike Hahaha We Love you in Canada! Peace & Love Nell in God's Country

Nelly Charlebois

Wow what a ride! Never heard of this one !

Amanda Glenn

Man awesome. My wife and I wait with baited breath for your show. So glad to be a member and help to keep your great content coming out.

scott hodgson

This was stellarrrrr Mike, thanks so much for all your work. Ps was that Irish lingo on your Mike out? Can you translate please😁

Sarah Beaumont

congrats on 1m , Mike. You da best!

mollie sorensen

Very interesting case. Thanks for updating us.

Rosemary Kennedy

Fantastic job, my friend. This story always stuck with me since you first reported it. So glad to see you revisit it. You did a wonderful job, as always. Thank you.

AMBER NALL

Man I want those two brothers locked up!! Grrr as much as I love this content, this case really frustrates me. His brother looks more guilty then him.. but then again I could be wrong...Thanks again Mike. Your amazeballs!!!

jennifer h

Yesssss new content! And it's long!! Great discovery on a Monday evening.

Helena

Thank you for all the videos Mike, I've been slowly working my way through them, and now I'm onto your early stuff which is also great. ❤️

Mimi

I'm not even done watching, but as soon as the boyfriend starts the "I'm a victim" routine and long, drawn out explanation, I feel he's guilty. The phone call was the cherry on top.

Lisa B

We also have 2 dozen arm chair detectives that work the case with PIs that volunteer their time, but as you know it turns up nothing..

Halie Gail

Jason’s K9 passed away about 2 years after his murder. They spread his ashes over Jason’s grave.. Her mother is a hero in these parts. She is treated with the most respect, and all of our hearts are broken for her..

Halie Gail

Thank you so much mike for doing this with more details..

Halie Gail

Thanks Mike. I may be remembering incorrectly but thought there was suspected to be some kind of drugs link between the cases, one that all the victims may have stumbled across or were about to expose? Sorry if I'm getting it confused but definitely rings a bell.

Sara N

That wink tho.

Kyle Leonard

great job mate!

Craig Nickles

I notice a ring on that left ring finger...

Sky

What an excellent video on a heartbreaking story. Don't drink the bourbon there!

Lisa Henkel

work.

Paula Bernardes-Silva

Well done, as usual, Mike! Thanks for the hard

Paula Bernardes-Silva

Excellent work, Mike! I live very close to Bardstown and the rumor mill is still running on all of these cases. It's so incredibly sad and I agree, I feel so badly for her mother. Thanks for all of your work on these cases...it's a tremendous tragedy for all involved.

Ami

Great work 🙌

NYCWendy1

That was an incredible video. Well done mate

Joe Raposa

Ta failte romhat, Mike you put so much effort and research into your videos. Excuse my shit English to Irish translation I’m using google translate, I wish my parents had taught me more then cead mile failte and feach 🤣🤣🤣 Although my children love saying feach because it’s not swearing technically, try explaining that to the Aussies 😉

Claire Bodlovic

This video is the greatest thing to happen to me in 3 years

Kamal Rasheed

I absolutely have a McCrush on Mike 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

Honor McGrace

Awesome video Mike!!! Love the longer video!! Great story..that Brooks and Nick are baaaaaaaaad men....should have been arrested a long time ago

Whytwolf

I remember when you first covered this story. Its amazing to see how far your channel has grown. Great work.

Shaun Hedeen

He meant what he said, he just didn’t want to say it to the Media that way.

ReSearcher

I feel as if the first three murders were vendettas of some kind....as were the rest.

kathleen c

Awesome storytelling. Thank you!

Miranda Doyle

Screeeeeeew that Brookes guy and his brother. Ugh! Both just make my skin crawl. And, thank you, Mike! Excellent coverage, as always!!

Leyna Bansbach

...the brothers did away with Crystal and carefully planned it. The teacher's broken windows was an early warning possibly?

Si Greg

Here's my theory. Jason the cop had something on the brother cop, was going to get him kicked off the force. The school teacher knew something about it (small town). They didn't realise the daughter was home and were taken by surprise by her presence there...

Si Greg

Thank you Mike, what a watch that was!!

SarahK

Having spent most of today watching football, this was the best forty five minutes of the day. Keep up the great work, Mike, and I will see in the next one.

Eddie Glass

Great deep dive Mike. I cant help but think there was some animosity between the the 2 cops. That is the Link there and who knows... maybe the mother and daughter saw something.

brenda redmond

Jason was a great guy. Thanks Mike.

ReSearcher

Another great job Big Dog!

David A. Chauvette

The one cop doesn't make any sense. An eye for an eye he says. You kill one of my officers, I won't stop until you're in cuffs. An eye for an eye means equal punishment. Hammurabi's code of law. A murder isn't equal to being in jail...

JR Butchko

Mike, this was an amazing deep dive. I've seen a few different accounts, a couple of them in-depth, of the Bardstown murders, and yours is amazing - in my opinion, the best yet! I know you worked hard to put all of this together, and I appreciate that; the outcome deserves a chef's kiss💋 I am excitedly looking forward to you deep diving into more cases. To make a long story short: Superb job, Mike. Love ya! ❤💙

Deanna D

Mike, I have done nothing but watch your videos for the last two weeks. Seriously. You're amazing - keep up the great work.

Mesha McMullen

Loved the longer vid Mike

Jack Graham

you gotta respect all the hard work Mike does for his channel. keep up the great work

Marcie Lee

I cant see how the 2&3 murders were connected. The cops murder could be but the mom & daughter, I don't know.

Linderman Edgewater

Love the longer video! Sad story though. Very sad.

Marty Murphy

...and I love bluegrass music

KneeDeep In Bluegrass

Thanks! I live in southwest Oregon now, but my maternal side hails from Kentucky.

KneeDeep In Bluegrass

Hey, Mike, Well done. Thank you for all you do. What a horrendous history that town has. As always, you balanced out the crime details, realities for those left behind and the full story in a considerate way.

S. Noelle Melton

Love your name! I’m from Alabama so...

Christopher Moore

Such a heart-wrenching story. Thanks for presenting it from a thorough, yet compassionate viewpoint. You're the best, Mike!

Elizabeth Chancellor

Hey Mike. YOU take care of YOURself. We love you and want to keep you around. Don't work too hard, we would feel terrible if you overworked to serve us.

Kathy Penton

Great way to start a Saturday. Thanks, Mike!

Vallie

Ooooh, you've absolutely spoiled us with this one! Thank you so much!

Sassy

Awesome video. I feel spoiled with it being so extensive. As always, a real whodunnit (it was those guys).

karol carstensen

Wow. Hope they find Crystal's body....and make some arrests. Poor family.

KneeDeep In Bluegrass

oooh happy happy, joy joy

Shan Nonymous

Investigate the cops.

Kevin Ivers

That’s it, yeah! It’s say there’s maybe 3 other topics I covered in the early days I wanna revisit at some stage and do a proper deep dive

That Chapter

Thanks Mike!!!! 💕💕

Jade Wooding

I love you, Mike!

Kevin Rosseel

Great video! That poor woman, loosing her daughter and her husband! Excellently told as usual Mike.

Thalia Brown

Just when I was running out of things to watch, Mike pulls it out of the bag!

Lisa Ruth

What a wonderful surprise! Happy weekend Mike! 💜☮️

Peri Jetton

Thanks MIke!

Carol Anne

Thanks Mike...you've made my day 🤗 Maybe you should revisit some of the shorter videos from a couple of years ago...I've been working my way through them and I'm like nooooo that's only 12 minutes 😆

Missy.lenore

Yay🤗🤗🤗🤗

Amanda Glenn

Yay!! What a Noice treat ! Thank ya mike !

cerissa mccain

A 45 minute video from That Chapter?! Is it Christmas already?!

Jamie Di

What a treat! I've got some spare time to relax and watch this right now. Excellent. Thanks Mike.

Me

Nice!! Thanks, Mike!

Andrea V

What a nice surprise.. Thanks Mike!

STAYAWAKE

Made my Saturday! ❤️

Billie

So excited to watch this thanks so much Mike ❤️

Claire Mcfarlane

Christmas in March!!!!!!

Wade

That’s a nice surprise. Thanks Mike.

Jane Pohl

This is great 👍

elaine byrne

Is it my birthday?

Rose Tyler

Perfect sat morning viewing, thanks!

Lucy Farr

Hi Mike!!

Jess Is Blessed


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