The summary of ‘‘They Were Just Cold’: Distraught Father Finds Wife, Two Children Dead Inside Alabama Home’

The video discusses the tragic incident where Derek Johnson found his wife, Nancy Johnson, and their children, Mia and Jacob, dead in their Alabama home. Nancy allegedly killed the children and herself. Derek highlights mental health issues and recounts the events leading to the tragedy, including their move from Washington State to Alabama. The video portrays a story of divorce, custody battles, irrational behavior, and mental health struggles. It sheds light on conspiracy theories' impact on relationships and mental health, emphasizing the importance of seeking help. The speaker reflects on parenting, stability for children, and the need for strong relationships. Despite the heartbreak, there is a message of hope and gratitude for being able to share their story. The involvement of the authorities and the quest for understanding through investigation form part of the overall narrative.

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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how Derek Johnson found his wife, Nancy Johnson, dead and their two children, Mia and Jacob, brutally murdered in their Alabama home. Initially, officials did not reveal the cause of death, but later it was revealed that Nancy allegedly drowned the children, slashed her daughter’s throat, and then strangled herself. Derek Johnson shares his side of the story, highlighting the need to address mental health issues. He also recounts his arrival at the home and the shock of discovering the tragedy.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker describes entering their dark house and finding their children unresponsive with foam coming from their mouths. They then discover a bathtub filled with water and blood, and their wife collapsed in the master bedroom. The speaker recalls panicking and calling 911. The video also briefly touches on the family’s background of moving from Washington State to Alabama due to rising housing prices.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the decision to move due to affordability issues and his wife’s sudden desire for a divorce without clear reasons. He mentions his wife’s irrational behavior, wanting full custody of their children, and initiating a divorce process where he had no rights initially. The wife’s mental health issues lead to involvement from authorities, and the speaker eventually gains emergency custody due to concerns about the environment for the children. Despite initial resistance, the wife agrees to counseling and reconciliation attempts after the emergency custody is granted.

00:09:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how his wife canceled the divorce and emergency order with persuasion, took their children to Utah without informing him, and refused to disclose their location. The speaker mentions a court order to alternate living in a house and RV until a final divorce decree, which ultimately did not happen as his wife wanted full control over the children. He recounts an incident where his wife changed the locks and physically pushed him away when he tried to enter the house.

00:12:00

In this part of the video, the speaker describes a situation where his ex-wife prevented him from hugging his children, leading to her calling the police and him being taken into custody due to a protective order he was unaware of. He attributes his ex-wife’s erratic behavior and mental state to her descent into believing in conspiracy theories like QAnon, neglecting family life for social media, and failing to seek help through counseling or medication. He indicates that this shift in her mental state ultimately led to tragic outcomes.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker talks about a woman who had an open mind to different possibilities but struggled to detach from wild conspiracy theories. She became too entangled in these theories, especially those related to sex trafficking, leading to mental health issues. The speaker tried to get her counseling, including marriage counseling, but she refused, fearing medication or injections. After the devastating news of her death, the speaker was involved in communicating with detectives about the investigation into the crime scene.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker shares their experience of being taken to an Administrative Building to give statements after a tragic event involving the loss of three family members. They express concern about being left unmonitored in a hotel room given the circumstances. The speaker discusses being initially viewed as a suspect but cooperating with the investigation, providing updates, and emphasizing that the deceased had behaved unusually before the incident. They highlight the exemplary parenting qualities of their estranged wife.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker reflects on the positive impact of providing a stable home environment for children. They discuss their experience of joy and happiness in raising their kids together and emphasize the importance of putting effort into maintaining a strong relationship to support both the children and the parents. The speaker also expresses gratitude for the opportunity to share their story, despite the difficult circumstances, and mentions reaching out to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office for additional information on the investigation.