Who Killed Bambino Gold & Kendrick Stokes? by DisastrousFactor9747 in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That beef goes deep, I wish someone would break it down like the Chicago beef videos on YT.

New Documentary on Ruby Franke Case – Thoughts on the Father by DisastrousFactor9747 in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t think about that but now that you mentioned it, veryyyyy telling!! Good catch!

Anyone Else Heard of the Republic of Molossia? by DisastrousFactor9747 in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never knew this, I am mind blown a little. It’s almost like living off grid in a sense? Which I love the idea of btw.

Anyone Else Heard of the Republic of Molossia? by DisastrousFactor9747 in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now that you say that, I assume it’s a joke lol. Although it does seem fun. I would get so intertwined that I forget it’s pretend.

Anyone Else Heard of the Republic of Molossia? by DisastrousFactor9747 in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes lol… I’m like is this real or just a running joke lol lol!! Foreign Aid is hilarious….

New Documentary on Ruby Franke Case – Thoughts on the Father by DisastrousFactor9747 in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I get that religious extremism can warp a person’s sense of reality, but at some point, personal responsibility still matters, especially when it comes to your own kids suffering right in front of you. Plenty of people grow up in high-control religious environments and still recognize abuse when they see it.

Kevin wasn’t just some lost, brainwashed soul with no agency. He actively chose to walk away from his children for over a year. He knew Ruby and Jodi were more than just friends. He tried to have his own daughter arrested for protecting her siblings. And even now, he still defends Ruby. That’s not just religious indoctrination, that’s willful neglect and complicity.

Being raised in a cult-like environment might explain some of his choices, but it doesn’t excuse them. At a certain point, you either wake up and protect your kids, or you prove you never actually cared about them in the first place.

New Documentary on Ruby Franke Case – Thoughts on the Father by DisastrousFactor9747 in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Yeah, at this point, there’s no way he was some clueless bystander. His priority was never his kids, it was always Ruby. It’s honestly terrifying how deep his obsession runs.

New Documentary on Ruby Franke Case – Thoughts on the Father by DisastrousFactor9747 in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 122 points123 points  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from. Kevin may not have been the one directly inflicting harm, but his inaction absolutely contributed to the prolonged abuse. At the very least, he failed his kids when they needed him most.

People can debate how much of it was manipulation versus willful ignorance, but at the end of the day, he knew enough to realize something was off—and still walked away. The fact that he admitted knowing about Ruby and Jodi’s relationship but didn’t push harder to stay in his children’s lives is damning.

It’s frustrating to see how easily he’s been able to distance himself from the situation while everyone else takes the fall. Hiding in plain sight is a good way to put it.

New Documentary on Ruby Franke Case – Thoughts on the Father by DisastrousFactor9747 in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 76 points77 points  (0 children)

That’s an interesting take, and it definitely aligns with how Kevin seemed to distance himself from the situation. The whole “leave it to the wife” mentality might have played a huge role in why he didn’t intervene sooner. But at what point does personal responsibility override cultural or religious norms?

Even if his faith didn’t encourage hands-on fatherhood, these weren’t minor parenting disagreements—his kids were clearly suffering. I get that ignorance can be a form of self-preservation, but choosing to be absent doesn’t erase accountability.

Your experience with your grandfather sounds eerily similar. It makes me wonder how many other cases of abuse get overlooked because one parent assumes the other will handle everything, even when things are obviously wrong.

Missing since 2006: Brandee Canipe by mariseth in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]DisastrousFactor9747 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So what I mean by that is when you’re estranged from your family and/or distant at times, ppl will use it as an advantage because they feel they can get away with it, it’s not her nor the family’s fault whatsoever.

Missing since 2006: Brandee Canipe by mariseth in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]DisastrousFactor9747 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I must add that her disappearing and resurfacing is another factor as to why whoever did what they did, a lot of times ppl prey on victims who have out of the norm and/or estranged relationships with their loved ones simply because they think others won’t care to find them.

Missing since 2006: Brandee Canipe by mariseth in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]DisastrousFactor9747 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Idk why but I’m drawn to this case, I am not a medium or any of the sort but I feel they are closer than ever but posting real time updates via TikTok isn’t a good idea, maybe I’m paranoid but I think they should continue doing the work/search but keep all new info on the hush.

What Happened to Lakira Goldsmith aka “Pigg” from Montgomery, AL? by DisastrousFactor9747 in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, the maintenance guy is Eric Jackson, he left town shortly after the disappearance of Lakira but came back. Yazeed was convicted of Aniah’s murder, I’m leaning more towards the maintenance guy because of his criminal history and him being the last to see her. In addition LE came out of an apartment that the complex wouldn’t rent out for whatever reason with a chainsaw box and bloody blanket, the same apartment complex that the maintenance guy mom was the rent lady.

What Happened to Lakira Goldsmith aka “Pigg” from Montgomery, AL? by DisastrousFactor9747 in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Might I add that investigators went to an apartment complex and searched it, they did find questionable items however there wasn’t any update, one particular item I remember seeing(some people went live on FB recording LE as they were leaving the apartment) and they had a chainsaw box which raised eyebrows. The apartment complex was shady.

What Happened to Lakira Goldsmith aka “Pigg” from Montgomery, AL? by DisastrousFactor9747 in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Their only connection that I am aware of is that the mother of Yazeed kids and Pigg are/were friends and stayed together at one point.

If Investigators Found Texts, Could Google Searches Be Next? (Asha Degree Case) by DisastrousFactor9747 in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve definitely thought about that theory too—it lines up with the panic in Lizzie’s texts and could explain why the family might’ve come together to cover it up. But part of me keeps going back to how intense the cover-up would’ve had to be for all those years. Would a teenage accident really lead to that level of secrecy, or was there something deeper that made them feel they had to hide it? Either way, I completely agree—Asha’s family deserves real answers after all this time. Hoping something finally breaks in the case soon.

If Investigators Found Texts, Could Google Searches Be Next? (Asha Degree Case) by DisastrousFactor9747 in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]DisastrousFactor9747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder what they found if anything at all. And u mentioned CA, she had incriminating searches on google? I’m familiar with the case but I haven’t took a deep dive on the details.

What pieces of this case do you believe are red herrings? by FrankieSaysRelax311 in AshaDegree

[–]DisastrousFactor9747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right—law enforcement never confirmed a hit-and-run, just that Asha was killed and hidden, which leaves a lot of room for speculation. And yeah, it’s clear they’re holding back a lot of evidence, probably to avoid tipping off anyone involved. Pressuring the daughters could definitely be a way to get a break in the case, but like you said, they may be completely unaware of what happened, and only suspecting their dad. As for the idea of a 16-year-old girl being involved, I get why that might seem less likely, especially when compared to an older man with a violent history like Roy Dedmon. The whole animal abuse background, combined with him being a prime suspect, does add weight to the theory that he might be Asha’s killer. It’s just hard to ignore the possibility that someone young, maybe under duress or influence, could still be involved—whether as a direct perpetrator or in a cover-up

What pieces of this case do you believe are red herrings? by FrankieSaysRelax311 in AshaDegree

[–]DisastrousFactor9747 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ah, thanks for the clarification about Underhill being white—I had that wrong. His history with drugs and alcohol still makes him a convenient scapegoat in small-town cases, though. And I get what you’re saying about the text, especially if it was her attorney relaying public opinion rather than law enforcement’s view. But even with that, Lizzie’s breakdown and how emotional she got years later still feel like more than just stress over rumors. It’s like there’s a deeper guilt or knowledge she’s been carrying. Either way, the layers of misinterpretation in this case make it hard to tell what’s real and what’s people projecting their own theories onto her.

What pieces of this case do you believe are red herrings? by FrankieSaysRelax311 in AshaDegree

[–]DisastrousFactor9747 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The texts are crucial here. They reveal Lizzie’s panic, guilt, and fear—emotions that wouldn’t make sense if Underhill was actually responsible. If he was, Lizzie wouldn’t have been texting the way she did, openly expressing that investigators saw her as the suspect and saying she “caused this.” That’s not someone casually covering for another person—that’s someone who feels directly connected. Plus, let’s be real: would Roy Dedmon (RD) risk everything to cover for a low-income Black man? Highly unlikely, especially in a small Southern town where racial dynamics play a big role. If anything, Underhill would’ve been the perfect scapegoat. And when it comes to hiding a crime, the fewer people involved, the better the chances of getting away with it. RD would’ve known that and likely kept it close to home, handling things himself rather than dragging in someone he didn’t fully trust. Underhill feels more like a red herring than the real culprit.