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The Case of Mark Carver

🕑 Added 2020-10-08 09:41:42 +0000 UTC

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Megan Bullock

Thank you for covering this! I live 5 minutes from where this happened and I also went to UNC Charlotte so this is a very prominent case in this area.

Shellfish Polyester

Let this be a lesson: do not talk to the police without an attorney present. (Though I'm not sure if the attorney Carver ended up with would have been much help, but that's a different issue.)

SaGu

In any case, I think that the poor guy Mark is completely innocent.

SaGu

Sure, the circumstances and scene are strange, but it is quite possible that this was a suicide. If the cords around her neck were tied, it is quite possible that she tied them onto herself. It sure isn't impossible to kill yourself like that. And the fact that she gave away so much of her stuff just before adds to that possibility. She must have been in quite a state, though. Maybe she had some sort of psychosis? In any case, I think that Mark is completely innocent. Poor guy.

Halie Gail

I’m convinced it was a freak suicide.

Linn Mari Hellerud

I've seen the Medical detectives episode. And the whole trial.

Jon B

Excellent episode. Thanks Mike!

J Woods

ITA... DNA likely was planted . They didn't swab the car for two months!

J Woods

Where you live. :}

Soffity

As soon as I hear his intro music I start bopping away in anticipation of a very enjoyable next 25min.

Soffity

What are you curious about?

Soffity

I’m wondering if the police planted the DNA in the car to get a conviction. For some reason they decided Mark was guilty and put it there to “prove’ their case. It’s been done before. You expect police and other people in authority to tell the truth but ‘Nope’

Nate Royston

Wild to see this so close to home. I’m from Hickory, an hour from Charlotte. Yikes 😱

Pickle Powell

LOVED this episode!! Thanks Mike!! :)

J Woods

Now I'm curious...

J Woods

You set the nice tone for us, Mike!

J Woods

Another commenter posted a link with a really good breakdown of the suicide Theory. She had actually attempted suicide a few times in high school but her family hushed it up during the trial. http://freemarkcarver.com/suicide

J Woods

I've seen more of his interrogation, and it's heartbreaking. At one point he says his DNA must've gotten on her car when he spit in the river. That cop knew he had a simple man in the chair and should have realized he was leading him.

J Woods

Have you seen the Snapped episode?

J Woods

The DA filed his intent to ask a higher court to reinstate the conviction!

J Woods

I think it was a suicide. She'd attempted suicide multi times in high school. http://freemarkcarver.com/suicide

J Woods

Excellent link! Thank you. I agree that it was likely suicide. In one crime scene photo, she has part of the bungee cord in her hand. And she gave all her possessions to Salvation Army that morning.

KezStreams

Awwwwwsome:)

Amanda Glenn

🤗🤗🤗

Lesley Landry

I've known about this case since it happened and I strongly believe the men are innocent as well. So far, through all the cases I've followed and knew they were innocent, they were released from jail eventually. This is a very strange case but who ever done it was obviously wearing gloves and being careful. I heard other theories which you never mentioned... I think her boyfriend was one of the theories mentioned but I can't quite remember as it's been awhile since I researched the case.

Dorvita

aww superb video ty ty ty but Im the same, really dont think they did it poor guys xox

Due South Fishing

I don't think he did it either....

Mo0may

Great video, Mike! Double shirt day is my favorite.

Jade Westgrave

I always love your videos, Mike. You're awesome

Payton Smith

PHEW America is broken can i get an amen

ruph

I really appreciate the metric conversion text!

Jared Maher

The footage of him in jail just broke my heart. If he'd killed her I'm pretty sure he wouldn't be found fishing near the crime scene. This shows that you should never talk to the police even if you are innocent. They aren't on your side. Give a respectful "no comment" and wait for your lawyer.

Freeebirdx13

Thank You!

Laura Jane

Is it just me, or have you been including more interview clips than you have in the past? For what it's worth, I'm loving it! I got so into the interrogation of Mark, roughly halfway through, that when it ended and you reappeared, it actually startled me. The news clips are great too; they make it seem as if events are unfolding live. Keep it up!!

Sash Johnson

I don't trust every police officer and if this cop was being pressed to close the case, he found the easiest person to pin it on. Mark was railroaded. His attorney was probably in on it. Just throw the defenseless guy in prison forever and put another notch on your belt. Sadly, this is a terrible injustice for the actual victim of the crime too.

Yaddy Alioshi

Not to mention that Durst completely got away with murdering his wife (at least everyone around here who knew either of them are sure he's the one who "disappeared" her decades ago) and that right now he is in the middle of a trial for killing his oldest friend (suspended due to virus -- hope he doesn't die before the trial continues). He's creepy and loony.

Yaddy Alioshi

Yet another strike against the US criminal "justice" system -- a whole lot of public defenders are completely incompetent and often do their clients more harm than good.

Jessica Ashworth

I feel so bad for Mark. I really do think he is innocent. Of course this leaves questions of who done it. I mean it is very possible it was a suicide. I'd love to know more about the woman and get some back story about her. Thanks Mike x

Lisa Henkel

There is no way Mark Carver would have willingly given a DNA sample to the police if he had committed the crime. While he has a lower IQ, he understood what DNA is when he was being interviewed. I think he's innocent.

Andy Tyler

A guy with severe carpal syndrome and a guy with a history of previous heart attack killed young woman by strangulation. Okay. A medical student would do for a lawyer there. It's just physically impossible.

TinyMeowMix

when he said he was going to go see his grandbaby it broke me

David A. Chauvette

I love the videos. Have you looked at Robert Durst, especially his murder of his roommate in Galveston, TX. Great case involving a transgendered murderer, body dismemberment and general mayhem, Here's the Wikipedia article if you'd like to look in to it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Durst

Tanith Gordon

That poor man was absolutely let down by his ‘representation’ in the original trial. I agree with Mike - Mark Carver didn’t do this, and the fact that they wasted investigation time, and Mark’s time, on this means they may never actually catch the person or find the true answer. This is a sad story.

Amber

I bet he had a public defender....doesn't give a shit. Poor man is of low IQ and police took advantage of it

Alicia Hoverson

His representation was absolute trash. He probably didn't know enough to ask for better 😔

Alicia Hoverson

I believe Mark. He is being honest.

Kristin Nicole Heiman

Thanks so much, Mike, for keeping me entertained during this pandemic. I always look forward to your videos. This was an interesting one. I don't think he did it either. It's sad he had such poor representation at trial. The guy lost years of his life because of it.

Linn Mari Hellerud

Thanks. ❤️ And.. Please consider doing a story on Stacy Castor. Killed both her husband's with antifreeze/rat poison. Blamed her 12 year daughter and later tried to kill her making it look like a suicide. The story is nuts.

Halie Gail

So glad he was finally released. If something doesn’t change, to hold not only the dets. Accountable for wrongful convictions but the DAs as well, than these situations will continue..

Kristie Lynn

Hey you are in my neck of the woods with this one !! Im about 10 mins from the Catawba River

Kristie Lynn

Im super excited to see what you have planned for Halloween

Christopher Moore

This poor poor guys. I would bet the lot he’s innocent. I cannot stand small town POlice! And I heard a girl say it was re-election time. Figures.. seems this guy was a patsy because there wasn’t anyone else to point the finger at and they needed suspects to look like they were “on top of there jobs” so to speak. The other guy was so worried it caused a heart attack. It’s just sad that most put faith in the justice system that the TRUTH WILL OUT. Not the case at all. Wise up my friends. Mike thank you agin for a GREAT video. Early LoL but great! Be safe be well brother and I’ll be waiting on the next one.

Gunther Botes

Mentioning Mark's IQ??? seems like everyone on this case had a lower IQ, Judge, Prosecutor, dumb and dumber, dumbest goes to the jury.

Laure Bourgeois

Thanks for this one!

Peri Jetton

This one reminds of Daniel Villegas. He was just released from prison after being falsely accused/convicted. He just went home this past March.

Jane Pohl

Thanks Mike

Peri Jetton

Thanks for starting my day off right Mike 🤪

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Marty Murphy

Wow.......it seems he got the worst legal representation in the state. Sounds like his guy didn’t even try.

Samantha Harnwell

Would love to see what old Mike could put together about the Ashley Humphrey case, that woman seems a lot more dangerous then what’s been portrayed! X

Samantha Harnwell

That poor guy, his innocent, even I can see that with what was shown here, it makes you wonder how somebody as trained and as experienced as the DA here how’s found so much guilt in him, Interesting case X

James A Patterson

For anyone interested there is a thorough, step-by-step description of the possibility of suicide http://freemarkcarver.com/suicide

Katie K

Love your channel and I think you're way cute! I like the music you use!

me in the park ... buttsex

Hope you're keeping safe and well Soffity 😊 It always cheers me up to see Mike's posted some new macabre tale of murder and deception. It was a sad one today but it's difficult to be sad when Mike's on screen.

AlexPeaks

My gut says he’s innocent based on what was presented here. His defense was a sham. Once juries hear DNA, that’s the end of it. We need to hold prosecutors/experts accountable for how they present scientific evidence.

Sean Van Ryan

Yes i too think Mark Carver is innocent. Mark looks like a kind innocent guy and I really don't think he did anything. I am leaning maybe just maybe towards the cousin since i haven't seen him interviewed or talking plus when he saw the case in the newspaper he had a heart attack right after i think which sounds off and lastly maybe since they were both fishing only the cousin killed the girl which would explain the touch Dna but the question is why but it's all just speculation i really hope this case gets solved there's no reason why it shouldn't with the advancement of forensic science today.

Soffity

Where I live Halloween isn’t on the calendar but I’m very excited to see what Mike will produce next.

Soffity

Well said, I agree with you, this reminds me of the Brendon Dassey case, a not very bright, but kind person, in way over their head with very poor representation at trial, I’m so glad he is out of prison and I hope he stays out.

hypercrab

Kinda just disgusting, it's stunning how commonly the police are willing to jump on the first scapegoat that wanders into their view, ruining peoples' lives for their own pride and to save face when they have absolutely nothing. As someone with similar hand/wrist issues this is kinda laughable, I can barely play an instrument let alone pull knots tight enough to choke someone out.

Steven Cox

i think people in that guys mental condition should probably be granted a lawyer without asking

Jayd Valentine

Awesome video as always! Very interesting case. I’m inclined to think he’s innocent too but then you never know. The carpel tunnel thing I’m not so sure about because surely fishing is quite intense hand/wrist action? Idk! Tricky one for sure! Have a great day Mike <3

Soffity

I’m reading them. Mikes videos are marvellous but then the comments are pretty darn good as well, it’s a nice community,

Soffity

Tell your “friend’ I’m happy to be asked. Not saying I’ll accept but seems like you/he is/are keen. Lol.

Soffity

I’m loving you, you have done it again, my first laugh of the day and it’s nearly 10 pm. Thanks.

Sean Van Ryan

Awesome surprise to wake up to I'm not reading comments to ruin anything I'm going straight into it. Thank you Mike and Happy Halloween 🎃

Rose Tyler

I think Mike Carver is innocent. His demeanor and the fact he has a very low iq make it difficult to say he could’ve done it. If he has horrible carpal tunnel syndrome he wouldn’t be able to strangle anyone also his defense sucked and just didn’t defend him as is their job. The whole situation is tragic and I hope the case will get resolved.