The summary of ‘The Broken Arrow Family Murders | Robert and Michael Bever’

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The video provides an extensive account of a tragic and disturbing incident involving the Bever family in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The Bever family, consisting of parents David and April, along with their seven children, led a generally isolated life with strict homeschooling and a focus on internet activities, particularly by the eldest son, Robert, and his close younger brother Michael. Over time, Robert developed a fascination with spree shooters and, together with Michael, plotted a violent attack on their family.

On the night of July 22, 2015, the Bever brothers executed their plan, brutally murdering five family members and severely injuring another. Only their youngest sibling, a two-year-old, remained unharmed. Following their capture, Robert displayed no remorse, while Michael attempted to downplay his involvement. Both brothers were sentenced to life in prison without parole, and the surviving siblings were adopted. The Bever family home, after becoming an urban legend, was eventually demolished and replaced with a reflection park to commemorate the victims. The video concludes with an acknowledgment of the viewers.

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In this part of the video, Mike introduces the focus on Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, specifically the Bever Family. The Bever family members include David, April, and their seven children: Robert, Michael, Daniel, Christopher, Victoria, Crystal, and Autumn. The oldest son, Robert, aspired to be famous, as evidenced by his YouTube activities. The video mentions Robert’s determination to achieve fame, with his younger brother’s assistance. It also provides context about Broken Arrow, a suburb of Tulsa, known for its family-friendly environment, which in 2021 was named the 11th safest city in America. The Bever family’s home, located at 709 Magnolia Court, was a large house fitting their large family. The timeline sets in July 2015. Further details about the family include David’s job in the tech industry and April’s role as a homemaker and homeschooling mother.

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In this part of the video, the Beverages family is described as generally quiet and reclusive, with April being active on Reddit under the username “aokimom” and focusing on getting her seven kids interested in web design. David, the father, was reportedly abusive. The family, being religious and home-schooling their children, led a very isolated life. Robert, the oldest child, sought an escape through YouTube, creating content under the name “cult empire official.” His videos often featured a mix of vlog-style updates, cringe comedy, and gameplay, sometimes collaborating with his sibling Michael.

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In this segment, it is discussed how the two oldest Bever kids, Robert and Michael, had a close relationship, often staying up late sharing ghost stories and thoughts. They were homeschooled and raised in a reclusive environment by their parents, David and April, who aimed to protect them from the outside world. However, the children accessed the internet extensively, where Robert and Michael developed a disturbing interest in spree shooters and school shootings. They idolized notorious shooters and began fantasizing about committing similar acts. Robert, the dominant brother, aimed to surpass infamous events like Columbine, planning a random spree of violence, whereas Michael acted as his sidekick. Robert started working in a call center to fund their arsenal, buying weapons and tactical gear. Their sister Crystal noticed their strange behavior and informed their mother, who dismissed it as typical boy behavior. This all escalated to a critical incident on July 22, 2015, at around 11:30 p.m., when a 911 call was made to report an event in Broken Arrow.

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In this part of the video, it describes the dramatic events following a 911 call regarding a family being attacked. When the police arrived at the scene, they encountered a horrifying sight with blood on the porch and driveway. Inside the house, they found a young teenage girl, Crystal, severely injured but able to identify her two older brothers, Robert and Michael, as the attackers. A search of the house revealed multiple family members stabbed to death, including April, Daniel, David, and two young children, Christopher and Victoria. The only unharmed survivor was two-year-old Autumn. Robert and Michael fled the scene but were quickly located by police dogs in the woods nearby, along with evidence from the attack. Robert showed no remorse during his arrest, while Michael appeared to portray himself as less involved.

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In this part of the video, two individuals discuss their plans, which began about two months prior, involving voodoo, rampage, and purchasing weapons and body armor. One individual, Robert, aged 18, was buying weapons for a planned murder spree. They discussed involving their entire family, intending to kill them and store their bodies in the attic. Their plan included obtaining guns and ammo arriving the next day, then using the family car for a road trip to Washington state to kill randomly. The motivation is attributed to a hatred for society and a desire to outdo infamous killers. One participant admits to feeling conflicted and not truly wanting to follow through, while the other is driven by a disdain for society and a macabre ambition.

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In this part of the video, the discussion revolves around a horrific event involving Crystal and her children, Robert and Michael. Late at night, Crystal found her sons wearing body armor and armed with knives. They proceeded to attack her and other family members. Despite initial resistance, Crystal was severely injured and dragged back inside the house after attempting to escape. Her children, Christopher and Victoria, were tricked into opening a locked bathroom door by Michael pretending to be in danger, leading to their attack. Similarly, their brother Daniel was lured out of their father’s office and attacked while on the phone with the police. Their father David was killed instantly upon waking, and the attackers intended to harm the baby, but the police intervened in time. Michael, during an interview, downplayed his involvement, claiming reluctance and attributing the majority of the actions to Robert, despite their detailed plans.

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In this part of the video, details are revealed about an intense and disturbing interview with a teenager implicated in the murder of his parents and several siblings. The conversation centers on the differences between two individuals, Robert and Michael. While Robert appears candid and unremorseful in his interviews, Michael seems reluctant to take full responsibility, claiming he was coerced. The interrogator presses Michael for honesty, outlining his violent actions, including slitting a woman’s throat and stabbing his younger brother, Christopher, in the neck multiple times. The grim details emphasize the heinous nature of the crime, further compounded by the fact that 3,000 rounds of ammunition were discovered at the crime scene. The police continue to investigate the involvement of both brothers in this tragic case involving the murder of five family members.

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In this part of the video, it is revealed that several children were killed with two teenage boys, Robert and Michael, being charged with the crimes. Robert, 18, and Michael, 16, were both tried as adults, with Robert initially facing the death penalty, which he avoided by changing his plea to guilty and receiving five life sentences without parole. Michael attempted an insanity defense but was ultimately also sentenced to five life sentences without parole. The two surviving children were adopted together. Psychological evaluations of the perpetrators found no clear cause for their actions, which were seen as unprovoked and deliberate.

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In this part of the video, the speaker humorously describes a prisoner’s attempt to intimidate others with crayon drawings and how it likely didn’t work out well. In 2019, Robert, an inmate at Joseph Harp Correctional Center, attacked two staff members with a makeshift shiv but was quickly subdued. The segment then shifts to discussing the aftermath of a house associated with horrific events, which became an urban legend and a pseudo-tourist spot. The community eventually pushed for it to be demolished and replaced with a park. In 2019, the house burned down under suspicious circumstances, and a reflection park was established on the site. The video concludes with the speaker expressing gratitude to the viewers and signing off with well-wishes.

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