Vanished without a Trace | AERYN GILLERN | Investigating His Disappearance | True Crime
A veteran New York police officer embarks on a harrowing search to find her son, when he disappears under suspicious circumstances in Austria.
Directed by: Gretchen Morning, John Morning
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I'm so disgusted by the behavior and disrespect shown by those cops. And all those people who KNEW what happened and wouldn't tell her? What a cruel group of people,.
Humans are evil & suck!! A few current cases I've been following have so many similarities 😢 I don't care if someone is gay, lesbian, trans, drug addict.... Whatever, they are still a human..... they are still loved!!! & This mom just wants to find her son. Give him ' to rest' properly!!!😢
Obviously someone in law enforcement or someone related to law enforcement murdered her son.🦅 Brooklyn NY ❤️
The problem besides the cops protecting cops issue- Austria is a very Xenophobic country- as well as apparently anti progressive as well. Good times
That country is full of Nazis
Wealthy person from sauna murdered him
My son joined the army at 18 and was sent to Germany. One night he and a friend went out to a pub in a nearby town. There were 4 or 5 men sitting at a booth in this bar and there were no others. My son and friend sat at the counter, had one drink and all of a sudden they began seeing double and feeling dizzy. Without a word they both got up and ran for the door, saw a taxi, jumped in and made it back to base where they collapsed in their rooms. It took those boys 2 days to wake from their coma. Nobody had checked up on them because it was their weekend off. Anyway, my son said he thought someone spiked their drinks and they were about to be robbed. Both boys had a fast reaction to the problem and felt very fortunate a taxi was there and got them back minutes before they both passed out. 🙏
That strong of drugs, I don’t think it was just to rob…
@@Belovelyava oh my gosh, how awful the thought.😱
@@Belovelyava So true! That sounds like organ trafficking type drugs. 😨
@@starson1 I'm so happy they had that quick thinking. Always be aware of your surroundings! I can't sit anywhere with my back to the door or without seeing 100% of the room. In fact, Army training taught me that.
@@kimmieh8419 yes, we must be aware of our surroundings.
Officers insulting a fellow officer is disgusting. I don't care what country you're in, this is a mother looking for her son.
in Germany this is how cold most people are
Decent humans would not have acted that way. PERIOD!
I'm not surprised. The people in Austria are cold and suspicious people. Plus they don't like Americans.
Ya, you know why because it wasn't his child.
@forgiveness78 This took place in Austria NOT in Germany by the way...
No mother on Earth should be treated this way. My heart is broken for this family's devastating loss.
I cannot imagine going to another country to search for my son - and doing it alone. Her courage and tenacity are unformountable.
You think the U.S Embassy will help you😂😂😂. You are a sticky problem for them. They are there to keep up a nicey friendship with the host country. They will hand you a list of lawyers. They wear white dress shirts & ties and are protecting their jobs. You need to do them a favor by getting out of their faces and offices. End of story
The U.N and orher international entities are a useless waste of U.S. taxpayer money. Their biggest thrill is having a coffee in exclusive bistros.
@@duststorm2699 He should have called his mother and told her what was happening. Too bad.
That is Austria ,not south central la
@@bartsimpson8616 Austria is a hell of a lot more dangerous than south central LA for me, same as for him and his mother. You're not putting the pieces together. It's not his sexuality, btw
An independent investigation needs to be carried out on both the sauna staff and the Police involved in this case! A big cover up has obviously taken place. My sincere condolences to his mum xox
forget it, gay saunas are the worst when it comes to accountability.
so much time has passed... so many clues are gone.
YES!! I agree!
They're all complicit. That spa guy was not his friend at all, he only cares for himself- how dare he thinks he's the one in pain; that's guilt scumbag!! Palace ain't that palatial in that gay spa !!! Who owns who n what?
@@Violet_Lotus_ The people who knew then, still know what happened.
Where was Dad, and didn’t anyone from their families go over to help her??? I don’t understand how so ALONE this poor mom seems to be… it breaks my heart.
His soul is with her the entire time...
Where was dad? That's the million dollar question for over 50% of people. That's a whole other detective mission she would need to go on when she is already busy looking for her son.
Dad did ones him
Doesn't sound like Dad is in the picture for whatever reason.
With deep sadness I watched this story and realized it is so similar to my uncle’s story who “fell” from a train in Germany in 1977. Because he was gay, the police refused to investigate properly and it was classified as a suicide. This prompted the actual suicide of my grandfather. It was a horrible time. I can only imagine what Katherine Gilleran goes through and the heartache she faces. Praying for her and her beautiful son. May God bless them both and bring them peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I'm so sorry for your loss 😪 It's appalling how some of those nations treat people. 😢
That's horrible I am so sorry
@@GypsyGirl317 Germany is appalling? And which country isn't? Honduras? Canada? Mongolia? lol
"Because he was gay, the police refused to investigate properly and it was classified as a suicide". Do you have some kind of evidence to back up these wild accusations against german police?
I’m not for gay stuff. But!.. I do believe in we all must respect the other person wishes!!..on how they want to live!!!
Unconscionable what this loving mother has been put through. To not only lose her son, the most unimaginable tragedy, but was met with the cold, indifferent and wholly unprofessional law enforcement. It adds a sting to this mystery. May some sort of justice emerge from this murky, sad, case.
Your 'law enforcement ' does not like women.
@@cattaylor7031. And especially not women in their field. It was surprising. They were out to get rid of gays. The police with any excuse. Backwards department.
She is a strong woman and compassionate, mentally well balanced in this tragic situation. Recently, spr2024, a young man missing in USA mid west with odd responses … disappeared, then found, drowned, medical examiner says murder, no fluid in lungs, bits and pieces no clear explanation. Still similar situation, people afraid of same sex anything.
@@tm13tubeAre you talking about that Riley boy? If so, I did not hear it was considered being a murder now? In fact I've heard the opposite, no fault play according to the police, although the relatives find things not adding up. (which I agree on, since even if he obviously was severly intoxicated, his boots and trousers were off, and his credit card found elsewhere, very odd..)
@@tm13tube you don't need water in your lungs to drown there is something called dry drownings which happens in 15% of drowning cases .your throat closes up apparently as a reflex and you suffocate. VERY VERY SAD CASE THOUGH MUST BE TERRIBLE TO LOOSE YOUR SON IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
That guy at the bathhouse absolutely knew what happened. Without a doubt he knows.
Absolutely..he knew what happened.
When I lived in Germany, I lived in a small village. I had 4 children, would take them on walks through the village. Two of them were in a stroller. After 6 months of living in the village, a guy started following us. He approached me once, telling me that I had beautiful eyes & beautiful children. The first time, I didn't think much of it. When the guy would follow us nearly every time, I became wary of him. Being fluent in 5 languages helps. The guy said he didn't speak English, so, I spoke to him in German. I asked him to stop following us. He said nothing, then walked away. The next time, he showed up, following us, again. I stopped walking through the village after that. We were approved to move into military housing soon after. Many Americans feel so safe in other countries, believing the propaganda that there is low crime or no crime. Being able to understand news reports benefitted me greatly as I listened to & watched the news reports of whatever country we lived in. One month after we moved into military housing, a young American woman, mother of 2 was walking with her children through the village I had lived in. She was abducted, raped, murdered by the same guy who had been following me. Her 2 children ran back to the place they were living, gave a description of the guy to the police.
Oh my god that is terrible
God had his own army watching over his children 🙏🏾. Good job being direct with him and telling him to leave you alone.
What was the village? And in what year did the murder happen? I have never heard of a German serial killer specialised in US victims. Besides, less and less murders are committed by Germans. We import new specialists for that.
People are people no matter where they are.
As a European,I must add this the Germanic people are known for being psycho tendencies,and even though us celts are probably no good in many ways but they are cut from a different cloth.
This lady is the most respectable and genuine woman that I have ever heard in my life. I hope that you find your son and the answers.
The one lesson I’ve learned from watching these types of documentaries is, Don’t die in a foreign country or hope that no one you love does either. What a nightmare!
This happens in OUR country every day, often at the hands of the police. With all due respect, this is not an " out of country" experience.
And don’t put yourself in risky situations. We must take responsibility for our own actions!
You best not even travel beyond a 50 radius of where you were born then, since you might die in a different zip code. What a strange comment!
You can die in a foreign country, just so long it's not murder related because it's not going to be investigated like it is in the States and the police sure as hell don't give a hoot about homosexuals in many of the European countries. I would say the Brits will do a great job still their punishments don't fit the crimes....why can't someone help this poor woman with constant media coverage or billboards or anything? I feel so bad for her, of course somebody knows something, it has been so long already! Come out with the truth! This is like the case of poor Claudia Lawrence, to this day no one has an answer for the family. Her father passed away never knowing what happened to his daughter. No one just disappears into thin air. God Bless the parents of missing children of all ages.
@@Freshie13... true. I see constant stories of young Americans going to 'parties' who wind up missing or dead. Or people who go to bars and go missing. Parties to my kids meant a barbecue with nice company or a non alcoholic get together at their homes.
What a strikingly handsome young man. RIP 🕊️😢💔
Beautiful eyes, tall, muscular... And hair. Most male models are gay.
Why are you so sure he is dead? There is a lot of difference between missing and dead.
Yes he was definitely yummy. I'm sure he got used by lots of men while in Austria! Unfortunately, he messed around with the wrong man, and things took a horrible turn
@@chadstrimpel3379 Indeed, places where there is a lot of promiscuity, especially gay men practice this, are more dangerous. Probably he met a wrong man.
@@Jean-rg4spdid you watch the video? This was 17 years ago almost and she was basically told he died on the floor in the spa sauna.
May Justice be served. Lord, please reveal the details of Areyn’s disappearance and give the mother the closure she desperately deserves. Father, replenish her heart daily with peace, security, laughter & sweet memories with her son Areyn. In your mighty name, we believe by faith this will come to pass. Amen.
Amen
Amen
Amen
Amen 🙏🏽
Kathy, I’m praying for you! Aeryn is blessed to have you for a mom! Faith, hope & love! ✝️🛐💟
Calling the investigators incompetent would be a compliment.
What if they were protecting their own?
@@Jean-rg4sp their behaviour was very suspicious.
They weren't incompetent. They were disgusting, disgraceful liars.
They weren't "incompetent," they were corrupt.
@@independentthinker9113 And homo phobic. I bet the very base of the arrogance is pure hatred. They just did not care. It is the most horrific feeling that takes over when one is in a REALLY serious situation, and one KNOWS that a person or people that should be helping do not do anything. Feels like suddenly being in a surrealistic horror movie.
As a single mother to an only son, I feel your pain. You have my deepest sympathy. May you find closure and if not, find peace with this tragedy. ❤
I'm not a mother but I definitely understand that no mother, no parent wants to go through this. The fact that she had to beg then to use the toilet. I wouldn't have blamed her for throwing up on their shoes.
Same here, my heartfelt condolences to her-her strength and tenacity is commended. Blessings to you and your son, may he live a long, healthy and prosperous life cause that’s what I wish for mine every waking hour🙌🏽❣️
I also have only one son, he’s 37 now with a family and blessed me with grandchildren. I can’t imagine what this mother still goes through. My heart breaks for her.
It's a pity he was who he was n didn't leave any grand kids...that must have hurt differently!
My son will be 22 this year. I feel so much empathy for Aeryn’s wonderful Mom. 💔❤️
Everytime she talked about him, she starts to smile & then when she's finished sharing, as quickly as she blinks there's an immediate & deep sadness in her eyes. Thank you for sharing her story! I felt every emotion she described & ones she didn't talk about. The sheer will of a mother or father's spirit & the drive parents have during times when we need it the most never ceases to amaze me. For a grieving mother to be treated so abhorrently after losing her only son (losing any child for that matter,) & by the very ppl who swore to an oath to protect & to serve, then to be treated in the manner in which she was when all she was looking for was answers is infuriating & unacceptable! To be all alone in a foreign town must've felt like a never-ending nightmare. May God bless & protect all of those who came forward to assist her or to share their testimony in a land that is very clearly corrupt! I do not believe for one second Aeryn intentionally harmed himself! You can telll just by looking at his photo's he had a special appreciation for living a fabulous life & he had goals. Not to mention, his mother was supposed to move there within the next 6 months! Imo the authorities are covering up this crime! Praying she receives the answers (she DESERVES TO KNOW about,) in what happened to her son & that she is one day able to gain closure from learning the truth. May Aeryn rest in paradise 🤍🏝🕊
I'm blown away by this horrendous nightmare. I can't imagine how Kathy made it thus far w all she's endured by those sub-human Vienna Police, what mistreatment such injustice along w their bullying, lies, and coverups etc. Unfrigginbelieveable! You're a strong woman Officer Kathy Gilleran 🙏🏻🥰
You being a Retired Officer was a threat to them is how I see it. Be proud of who you are and I have an adopted son who is GAY and I still LOVE him for who he is. Hold your head up HIGH Mom, you go girl.
Not a race war just be honest intent is everything x pretended too long was a decade of helll foe bless you anyway... NOT racist take no prejudices and zero ill will to anyone create your own karmas sad.
Nope. It is obvious some one in high position is coward and hiding his gayity.
The officer asking her if she was proud that her son was Mr gay Austria sticks out of my mind....what a unfair question.
Oooor maybe her being arrogante and hostile towards the cops because she couldn't accept that her junkie son jumped into a river in a psychothic state after leaving the s x den and running around the city naked?
It’s Austria-concept. Soooo, “traditional” xenophobia: ignorance, arrogance, racism, sexism-as in the Nazi aunschloss/annexation era. I don’t believe I’ll finish watching the film-too pedantic, too 40s genre, & it’s frustrating that neither the embassy corps nor the mayor, nor anyone else acting as an “official” anything has contacted INTERPOL (or its equivalent, or the Pentagon) when a foreign citizen is reported as “missing.” Half the film is taken up with Aeryn’s suspected killers making snide comments to his deeply-concerned & seriously-emotional mother!!! Understandably so! What KIND of individual does NOT respond empathically to that situation & chooses the moment to “punish” her, for what?! For NOT being Austrian/Viennese?? For being an ex-constable? There is a true sickness & psychopathy at work in these interactions that is now internationally exposed-thanx to this film & to the Universe! But Aeryn’s mother’s ordeal is just too harrowing to be believed in a “tourist-friendly” nation-concept. I don’t know how LOOONG into the film it will be before any other “community” comes to the aid of this family, but for THIS nonsense to be the level of responsiveness from ANY individuals among its citizenry should be beyond humiliating for Austria-concept. It doesn’t need any further tourism commerce is palpably obvious-just at the halfway mark. Study music, “culture,” plumbing & engineering elsewhere, young people & professionals!! A whole “no-contact” zone for everyone except Hitler Youth members, based on its own history.
Although this happened nearly 17 years ago….I feel like Aeryn witnessed something or was involved with someone at the bathhouse, someone high social status or politics or maybe even a policemen.. someone who didn’t want his extramarital affairs or homosexual tendencies with other gay men to be exposed. These married men don’t visit “bathhouses “ to get CLEAN! They go for male on male sex! Aeryn must have been hurt, or threatened whilst in the bathhouse by that person or people… b/c he feared for his life.. to run out of bathhouse naked, leaving all his belongings and phone behind. Then the police or whoever he was running from, probably caught him.. beat him, knocked him out and threw him in the canal. He most likely drowned, and the “fisherman” probably actually saw and heard the disruption of Aeryn’s body being assaulted and then floating down the canal.. but was ‘convinced’ by authorities.. that like Sargent Shultz from Hogans Hero’s “ I saw nothing” ….Then the Austrian government and police covered it up. It’s so heartbreaking to see his mother in such pain💔 I hope and pray she finds out one day, although she probably already knows in the back of her mind being an ex police officer herself. I can’t imagine how she must feel. IMO.. hard to prove and much more difficult to hold those guilty of his murder accountable in a foreign country who despises gays and Americans! His mother and press needs to find that Fisherman!! I believe he was real, and he saw and heard what happened, but was convinced otherwise by authorities it was in his “ best interest “ to keep quiet.. thus changing his story over and over again! Find that guy! He may be your only hope for resolution!!!💔🙏🥲
I agreeeeeee
Yep .I think that's probably what happened .definitely saw something or someone he shouldn't have . 😢 I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT AMERICA WOULD DO MORE FOR ITS CITIZENS WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENES ABROAD TO THEM
@@vickythefist7062 I believe Aeryn had been living in Austria for many years and he was a citizen, maybe dual citizenship .. but/c he was allowed to work and live in Vienna…although, born American. I just think they snub their noses at Americans and especially if they dare to be “gay” … Why did they make such a big deal about Aeryn being “ Mr. Gay Austria??? So what? He was a beautiful man with a beautiful physique! Who cares his sexual preference! it’s so sad! He was a beautiful person, and his eyes… talk about the windows to his soul.. he was mesmerizing! omg! His relationship with his mother was so special and she definitely did not deserve to be treated with such disrespect by the arse-hole poliza!! Maybe they were involved? Who knows? I just wish they’d have had the decency to give a mother her son’s body and let her grieve with/for him. It’s disgusting and I will never go there because of this story and how they treated her!!!🙏💔🥲(( hugs to his mama)))
@@jenniferdokken8250 I have to say that if they would've just given her his body, no matter the condition, her pain would be of a different level. She'd have him with her, to bury him and know where his physical body is and know without a doubt where his spiritual soul is, forever with our Lord, so she will be reunited with him. I know I would feel more 'closure', so to speak. A mom has to have their childs body to bury, to be able to grieve their loss by knowing that he is near her, safe within her reach, if you know what I mean. I am still crying over this horrible loss of a beautiful life and the deep, intense pain his mother is being made to endure. I have 2 adult children and I want to hold them so tight right now, and in a way I feel I am helping Aeryn's mom by saying this, to let her know that we all feel her pain and must appreciate our babies, no matter the ages, distance, circumstances, like she obviously had shown her son all during his life. My heart tells me that Aeryn is holding his sweet and gracious mother up, giving her daily strength along with Gods love and fills her with hope and faith.
That could be...otherwise I wouldn't understand the behaviour of the Austrian police. Wien is not exactly estranged to the gay scene.
This is one of the most terrifying documentaries I have ever watched. Disgraceful and disgusting. How do those "police officers" sleep at night? Blessings Ma'am. My heart breaks for you 😢😢😢
I am so mad, I want to scream and cry. This is bad... a nightmare. I want to hug mom in lack of words.
She is beyond strong, speaks so well and precisely about the facts + evidence. Total SMOKE + MIRRORS by the Vienna Police😫 I pray + hope she receives her closure (good or bad) before she leaves this World🙏💚
they'll be sorry someday.
Exactly she had police training.
As a mother, my heart just breaks into a Million pieces seeing this mother gi through so much pain and anguish.......I wish i could just guve her a warm, tight hug🙏🙏🙏
She did leave his physical body behind, but NOT his soul, spirit and mind!! Through them he will be with her forever! As a Dane living in Denmark, I am beyond shocked how she was treated! It sounded like the police acting like it was a regime or dictatorship state! Unbelievable! 2007 is not that long ago!! My deepest condolences to the mom, and I apologize for the mistreatment the Austrian police put her through! I think she's right, that priest with the Irish accent most definitely was either her son or he did sent him! 😇 And for you young man, you clearly made a huge impact on people, even me! RIP 🕊️♥️🙏🇺🇲🫶🇩🇰
German and Austrian police
I could never fathom the pain she experiences still to this day not knowing what happened to her son, but trust and believe through the bond they shared Aeryn is walking along side his mother giving her daily strength.
amen !!
What a sweet and comforting thing to say ❤
Yes ! Because there is nothing worse in life then to not know what happened to your child or to forever be wondering where could your child be or if even still alive ! As a mother I much rather know that my child died then to not know nothing at all ! How can a mother keep going on in life like this!! 💔💔💔💔
I love the idea she laughed when her son came out. Such a loving dignified mother. Idk how parents treated like this can control the rage. Maybe the grief knocks the wind out of them
Somebody is covering something up.something happend to him in the zauna ??
Not to take away from the heartbreak and injustice of this story...but this documentary is very well made.
My thoughts too. I watched all of the credits, and many people and resources were involved in the making of it. A very high quality production indeed. This quality drew me in deeply to the soul of this sad story. ❤️
because its not real...all actors on your mind. Made for 10 seconds of mind control...didn't you spot it?
They know what happened, that's why it's being hidden.
Whatever happened to his partner? They say he had one in the beginning of the story but then no mention of him afterwards. Did I miss something? Also where are all his friends? Something smell rotten. Our thoughts and prayers for you and yours.
Yes, " if he was so popular. Where is everyone 🤔🤔
@@judyfray7084 She should have hired a gay to investigate without her. After some bjs he surely would have found out and had fun too. You must be creative!
@@RichardWagner-hi4znYou are truly wickedly twisted and not in a good way. Try a little kindness. You will be happier.
To lose a son is heartbreaking I know this but to be forever wondering where your child is that’s a worse fate indeed. My heart breaks for Katy such a dedicated Mother in the search for justice & truth. I pray she gets the answers she so desperately needs. God bless you both 💖💖
this needs to be brought to the attention of the US senate!!! absolutely heartbreaking!
I agree. The US would step in.
one of the most homophobic countries on earth -- you actually think they would do anything??
Where are the protest gays? Oh yeah busy with sex changes
Stephanie Harlowe did a really good deep dive on Aeryns's story.
Please talk to higher authority from US Senate step in... it's really a heart breaking for a mother alone to fight find the truth about her son.
Watched a true crime video on this 4/5 years ago. Once in a while, the details would slide into my mind, and i pray and send well wishes to his mother. Disappointing that the UN did not investigate the death, nor did the US embassy help out.
you cannot depend on our damn military or the UN/ They do not care either. WOuld not want to hurt the host's countrys feeling for Gods sake.
UN has some of the worst people working there
As a parent of two young men, a feel for her. My oldest is handsome 6’ 4” and living outside New Orleans. He is acutely aware that if someone decided to mess with him, they would have to surreptitiously incapacitate him somehow. This poor young man was targeted for sure.
This woman is a credit to mothers around the world, to a faltering, toxic culture of a once proud institution. Nothing but LOVE, STRENGTH, HOPE, for her future. Wonderful production❤
This is so sad ,how can they treat a mother so bad .i pray she will get answers and find some sort of peace
They don’t care about her feelings! The Austrian police were involved in a cover up! It’s all about the money and the continued tourism! All they want to do is cover it up b/c when an American dies in these foreign touristy areas… they lose income …All they care about is the cover up so people visiting will not be afraid to fly into their country for vacation or holiday! It’s the same in Mexico, remember Natalie Holloway, who died on Spring break ( raped and drowned and thrown to sea by her murderer) her mother searched for her for years and years, she never gave up… until that murderer Johan Vander Sloot was caught and charged with her death.. he finally told her what really happened the day her daughter died…at least she finally knows where Natalie went, how she passed, ….: ( and her daughter’s murderer is in prison! Keep trying ! Never give up! I know you can do it! 🙏💔
Not only American die there, European too and I must tell you that tge Nazi and Stazi do continue to exist in Austria and Germany. And I live in Germany, Berlin
Oh come on. The stasis? Sure there are those who have the nazi ideology passed down from tge ww2 era, but East German police?. I very much doubt kristopher waltz is walking around checking peoples papers
D9nt be mistaken into thinking all the beautiful architecture makes European countries solid or safe places. When you get to know them they are in many ways quite backwards thinking, their institutions may pretend to be modern but theyre surprisingly racist, misogynistic, prejudiced, homophobic and xenophobic. The tourists dont see i t but the people living in some of these countries do. As a British female living in Switzerland i was treated with daily abuse, threatened, beaten up and denigrated to a position somewhere below an animal, that was just in the workplace! I never socialised on my own, i was too frightened. I was just 17, now im 60, it toughened me up and taught me a lot about my fellow human.
@@vicky_webcatuk lol So you accoding to you you were treated badly half a century ago?
This story, and the way she was treated by the police, made me feel completely different about Vienna, their government, or ever going there. My heart broke for her.
F-ck Austria!! I’ll NEVER go there🤬😝!!
Same here. 😢 They are despicable.
@@GypsyGirl317they aren't despicable. 🤦♀️ Just the people who handled this but they had not much of a choice. There's too much money and too many people of high status involved with the sauna. That's why this can't come to light. It's ridiculous that you say "they are despicable" because of one incident. Do you also say that all black people are despicable just because some of them murder or steal cars?
@@wioiit’s the coldness in how they handled the situation. They could have covered it up but at least pretend to care & offer the grieving mom some decency instead being this harsh on for no apparent reason. This is part and parcel European culture, obviously not all but absolutely this is how cold they can be. FYI I was born and raised here and I do know.
She supported her son's evil lifestyle that God Almighty forbids!!!...The end is always violent and even worse in hell!!!
I hope she gets closure. I'm so sorry for what she went through and how she was treated. And what Aeryn went through too
She should try the cold case foundation x
I hadn't heard of this case until today. I'm very sorry for Aeryn's family and for Aeryn, the police were negligent, irresponsible and heartless. I hope one day his fate is discovered and he can be decently buried, at the very least. Heartbreaking.
I guess H*tler is still alive in Austria.
I am so mad at how the Vienna police treated this case, and how the sauna refused to tell the mother what had happened that night. I truly think they know EXACTLY what had happened to him, I believe that they were scared of losing business if words were to get out about the relations.
It’s incredible to me that U.S authorities and interpol have not exerted any pressure or demanded certain things regarding a U.S citizen who has allegedly been murdered after running through the streets naked and following a police statement to the mother with unbelievable lies about dredging the canal and Canine units etc. And she is a former Police Officer herself!! What in the actual hell??
@@garethtaylor1470...yeah but he probably never ran anywhere. Killed in that gross club it seems.
So do we actually know what happened? Was it actually suicide? I thought she said that there were actual witnesses that saw him running naked?? I’m still just not understanding exactly what happened??
@@garethtaylor1470More than likely they have some high up people that visit that sauna. So of course they’re not gonna ruffle feathers. Like the reporter told her the sauna has been is business a long time in a high profile area. You’re not going to get anywhere he knows like many of us those that those who have power at the top have secrets they don’t want to get out and will pay top dollar and for stuff to get out and to get rid off whoever has dirt on them.
Of course everyone knows in the Sauna but no way that's ever going to get revealed. There's too much money and to many people of high status involved
My heart absolutely aches for her. And this poor young man. May he be at peace. 💕🙏🙏💕
My brother has been missing for 28 years. I wished I made more action. Remember we are devine beings and we pass on there is an amazing love and peace.
I think since it's been 16.5 years they should re-question the sauna workers now that they're not in fear of their lives and jobs, my heart literally breaks so severely for this mom it's unimaginable having to go through a missing child and especially not having a single answer about what happened!!! I think we need to get cold case investigators on this asap!
In 2012 there was a documentary on Austrian TV, nothing new came out of it. In 2015 the case was reopened and a two day dive took place in the region where the body was seen. No new information was gained from it. .. let's be honest, after such a long time in water, what could realistically still be found? And sauna workers... they are usually people who work for short periods of time, either during studies or before they get a "real" job. I'd be surprised if any of the old employees were still there.
Probably dead from hiv since it's been that long...
I PRAY YOU GET THE ANSWERS YOU NEED FOR CLOSER, MY SON WAS MURDER IN 2014 STILL NO ANSWERS AND NO JUSTICE FOR HIS MURDER. 2- 16 YR OLD BOYS JOINING A GANG SHOT MY SON TO DEATH
I am incredibly heartbroken for you. Prayers to you and all your loved ones.
Rip for your son. He was running and I hope and pray that you mum learn the truth. I just knew the green party would be useless.
I'm sorry for your tragic loss, that is heartbreaking
I’m So sorry for your loss ❤
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I am watching this. 23 years later. And i am in utter Shock. But surely surely the Powers that be MUST HELP This Mother.
The direction in which that strong current was travelling in that evening would’ve determined whether his body was carried towards Slovakia, Hungary & Serbia, or the other way through Germany. I wonder if his mother ever thought to check those countries records for any John Doe’s pulled from the water back then? Anything is worth a try.
I've heard that losing a child is the worst pain ever. You can never get over it.
Not true. My mum got over within hours after my brother passing.
Very true
I lost my daughter to cancer 2 years ago, i will never get over it.
It’s true
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God , please fill this poor woman's heart with grace & let your mercy be with us all
Amen
Amen🙏
Amen
I already feel she is strong and feels his beingness. It is her journey with her son it is amazing and memories and connections are strong when we love. Know we are connected. I pray because someone knows, but what happens after with you.know. I love you, peace be with you
Which god are you talking about!!!.. God Almighty Jesus Christ Is against homosexuality!!!... Stop being deceived by your lukewarm Christian lifestyle!! You either on God Almighty's side or the devil's side!!!
Whilst the media can be toxic, sometimes it’s all you’ve got to shine a light on vile practice. It’s obviously a coverup.
The manager Gunther of Kaiserbründle sauna saying that there had been a fight between tourists. The Ambulance came and they took one with them, who was that person? Was that story also a lie. It’s now 16 1/2 years later and still no answers. Justice for Aeryn and his mother needs to be served.
Great point. If there was another person one would think the police would know and have interviewed them, or maybe that person would've came forward So much about this story is shady, down to the fisherman that kept changing his story.
My heart is broken. I am so sorry for your loss... what a beautiful young man your son was... I have absolutely lost respect for AUSTRIA of which used to be my dream to go visit sinceI was 8 years old... Really tragic how you were treated :/
My dear, there are demons living in all geographic locations. Safe places and nice people are relative.
In the US this and worst happens allday everyday
This is so heartbreaking. I am so disappointed that they cannot find him.
I always wanted to go there too.
@@elizabethmchenry3102they could have easily found him. They did not want him to be found because the police and some very powerful people were involved, in my view. 😢
This is the first time I heard about what happened to AERYN GILLERN and had I heard earlier I would have helped you search. I don't know if you have found out yet, but of course the internet is a powerful investigative tool and often people can say and reveal online that what is impossible to disclose face to face or at a police station. As a gay men, whom speaks fluent English and Austrian German, whom can easily visit the sauna and uses the internet a lot including gay apps, I perhaps can be of assistance but I have no idea how to reach AERYN'S mother. If the cost of a proper investigation is too much, how about crowd funding, surely the gay community and many people with compassion would contribute? I would like to thank you, AERYN'S mother for stating that AERYN being gay was so normal for you and for his grandmother. I wish the world was like that for every gay man and woman... Frank
That's really kind of you. Hopefully you can get in touch with her. This is heartbreaking.❤
start here 53:24. find this guy. this would explain.
You are a good soul
This makes me so angry. I would've puked right on their shoes! No one should be treated like that.
I know content creators soemtimes cant control ads. I know this story is important and must be told and so I will watch it all the way through..it is very hard to do so with the amount of ads. This woman is a force to be reckoned with and I am proud to know she was once on the line. As a mom myself I can only hope to embody her spirit when defending my own children if needed in the future. I am blown away by the way she was treated. No human being should be treated this way, not to mention the way this man & his memory was disrespected. I pray for peace in her heart and understanding.
That's horrible to be treated in such a manner of a tragedy 😢
Stay away from Austria I would say. They evidently don't care for we Americans very much.
@SongBird21-nz8vx you can say that again. The man who broke my heart the most was from Austria. Incredibly cruel
@@SongBird21-nz8vx " They don't care for us Americans ... " . I'm not trying to be snarky or disrespectful , I just thought you might want to know that there are times when the word us is to be used ... but if you were starting a sentence , for example , you could say " We Americans need to stay away from Austria " . But regrettably too many Americans would say it wrong and say " Us Americans need to stay away ... " .
@@SongBird21-nz8vx Speculation and generalising a country is really stupid.
I am so sorry this has happened to you and your son. I pray answers come and dare pray for some justice .
KARMA WILL GET TO THESE MEN!! SHE IS RELENTLESS!
The only solace this mumma needs to hold onto, is that he had the opportunity to fall in love, travel and enjoy what short life he had. There is evil everywhere, in every country, and bad things happen to good people all the time. It’s those left behind, who suffer, and grieve that pain forever. What a beautiful young man he was, and the close relationship he had with his mother, is what every mother hopes they have with their adult children. He didn’t just take off and live his life, he wanted to share his life with his mother, and probably had plans to care for her, as she aged. Who ever did this, not only destroyed his life, but also hers, and I hope that one day they will suffer for what they did, and pay for their sins.
Remind me not to ever go there! That poor mom. What a strong brave woman! So sorry for your loss. It seems like a very cold hard place.
I am glad that Aaron’s story is being told again. I first watched this documentary or one like it a couple of years ago and it is still on my mind. I sincerely hope that his case is solved and whomever is responsible for his disappearance is held accountable as soon as possible. His family deserves to know what happened to him. His life is one worth fighting for.
do many years have gone by it’s honestly too late but should of gave her his body idk if i could live w out knowing my child’s at rest
...Aeryn...
I live in vienna since I’m 4 years from old and I can confirm the treatment….when I was ten years old a man was going to conduct me and I was shouting as loud as I could “mum” because he was in the apartment building we lived in and he reached for my hand from behind…he had a knife in his other hand….a door opened and closed and he was scared and run away….and I run up to my parents…they called police …I had to tell story 10 times and could tell them really detailed information because I have a good visual memory but this was suspicious for them….so didn’t believe me…. They just wondered why I was speaking so good German language because my parents were immigrants and made jokes…I felt guilty and bad…I was asked why I had time to look at the colour of his clothes…I was treated like a criminal…..I really can feel her pain….😢I’m so sad …this is really hard and traumatising to watch this❤❤❤prayers to the lady
Wow, I'm so sorry for your experience!... 🤦🏻♀️ Austrians seem to be unkind to foreigners. ❤️ 😔🌿
@@GypsyGirl317 thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@GypsyGirl317Supremacist mentality. I’m sure it’s different in the rural areas.
That's not a problem of being in vienna. The problem is that children and what they have to say is not taken serious. That's a problem everythere in the world.
@@Schmerzmaschine 👍❤️
Utterly heartbreaking! The Austrian police appear to be corrupted and heartless! Such a beautiful young man ending in such a terrible way! Poor mum, my heart goes to her....
This entire story is crazy. His mom said he had a " partner ", yet that " partner " wasn't mentioned at all except in passing in the beginning. Where was this " partner " when the mom was doing everything by herself, not being able to interpret what was being said to her, having to depend on a liason from her son's employer to get around? Where was the " partner "? Did he try to get any information about his lover's death? Why didn't the mom mention him more? He seems to be out of the picture from beginning to end. After watching this and reading other news about this case, I do feel that her son was partaking in drugs and sex in the bath house. Witnesses said they saw him running naked down the street looking desperate/scared/confused. A fisherman said he saw a naked bald man in the canal. I believe those witnesses. They had nothing to gain by lying about what they saw. It makes sense that he was high and running away based on witness statements, but WHO was he running from and WHY? Something horrible happened inside the bath house. I'm guessing he was drugged,and possibly used for whatever purpose by someone in authority or someone wealthy. Perhaps he wasn't agreeable to what was taking place and ran for his life. Depending on what drugs he could have ingested, he could've easily been psychotic and ran and jumped into the canal. I can see that happening actually. It doesn't excuse how they possibly lied and covered things up or that they were disrespectful to the mom. I hope this mom gets the answers she's looking for.
I agree, and was the partner the one who fell to the floor in the sauna in mourning? Why was he not further investigated or mentioned? Strangers meeting up for sex at saunas unfortunately can also meet up with all manner of debauchery too including group rape. I was once witness to such a horrific event being in a nearby building the screams of the man in the sauna were haunting. Mom needs to own up to the fact that her son put himself in a very dangerous situation which cut his life short however it appears he lived a life he loved and that's more than many can say. It's time for her to remember how happy was his life in Vienna not his quick demise there.
This was very sad, disturbing and uncomfortable to watch ! This ladys pain came out of the screen and into my heart ! Her son had an obvious beautiful presence! He had the eyes of an angel ! So very sad.... I will pray that God willing you will find answers, what a nightmare to have to go through .... ❤🙏❤🙏❤
This!
Ive heard of this case and you're son a few years and wondered if any more info has come up..Iam so very sorry.
Clearly purposeful denial by authorities. May the long arm of social media find its way into cracks and behind closed doors. Praying those at fault are brought to justice and a monument can be errected for Aeryn so he is never forgotten.
Gone. Thanks for sharing. A Mother's True Love is a heartfelt story for a missing son.
Aeryn seemed like an amazing Person. And what a wonderful Mother. I have so much admiration for Her. And I am Praying she finds some Peace.
What a beautiful most loving mother. Next to God is a mother. A Good Mother. Every Rose has its Thorn. Thank you for sharing Aeryn with us. 🌹
I am so sorry for your loss. I was thinking if they didn’t have any witnesses then how do they know what happened. Talk about arrogance. xxx
Karma can't be cruel but cops can be cruel also, do bad to others and bad will visit you
Brilliant, elemental point, Lorraine!
@@MariaEmmaBelfort CCTV?
A grown man doesn't run naked from a gay sauna unless he has witnessed something horrific that terrified him. Tragic. I hope his Mum finds some peace in the years to come.
@@clairelaker7153 Grown men do all kinds of things when they experience a drug or mental illness induced psychotic break. One jumped into an airplane turbin for example. I believe he was also running around naked. lol
After I saw the video of Erin talking and his expressions as he is showing his apartment and the pictures in one room of the bath house, I'm feeling uneasy spiritual feelings about Erin. If I was a mother and saw those paintings and knew my son frequented that place, I would be totally heartbroken and scared for my son. After the priest said to Erin's mother< I'm praying for Erin, that told me a lot. You know he has heard confessions.
With all due respect, learn to spell his name *AERYN* before you comment about your strange and backward feelings!
@@soude85 You right about spelling his name wrong I apologize for that. However, I do not apologize about my opinions. We live in a spiritual world good and bad.
@@soude85 I can tell you are not straight, for sure
Indeed, a promiscuous lifestyle is not normal and comes with danger. The mother is still in denial about this.
This is why it's important to show, tell, and display your love to the ones you love while they/you are alive to see love, to know love, to feel love, and to know what love is. Her son knew he was loved and accepted. It hurts for the living, especially losing a child under any circumstances. I pray the beautiful memories of her son will out way the tragedy of his death and that she finds a bit of peace through it all.😥
My heart breaks for Mom & Aeryn. What a tragedy. I pray, even after all these years, that there is a breakthrough in the case. ❤❤❤
US EMBASSY NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING MORE !!!! This is ridiculous! I sorry for you. Be strong we are with you,❤❤❤😊😊😊
They can’t do anything
now? what exactly could they do? The poor guy is decomposed now... and the people who were too afraid to speak then will not speak now either. Gay saunas are the hell on earth no matter where you are. And people using them play with their life and safety. I know someone going to such saunas wherever he is and as sad as this sounds, I wouldn't be surprised if at a certain point sth happens to him (it doesn't have to be sth as extreme).
@@potocatepetlof course they could still do something.They have diplomats who deal with cases of missing American citizens,all over the world,and send detectives to assist investigations.This is a cold case,but it’s still open.
@@eh-i1841 The only thing diplomats can do is make enquiries. I am pretty sure they already did that and received some reports from the Austrian police. And yes, you are right the case is a cold case, which was reopened in 2014 and close in 2015 due to a lack of (new) evidence. Without a body or someone coming up and saying what happened nothing will change.
@@afenismama If he was black, we could call Obama. lol
My heart was breaking listening to this and I cried when she had to pack up and leave to come home. It must be especially difficult for her as a police officer to be treated as terrible as these officers were. The frustration of the situation, literally being lied to and know that they, the police, didn’t care about her son. What a roller coaster of emotions, grief, anger,loss, sadness and helplessness. I think she is very strong to still be standing. I hope that she is able to find peace.❤
a true mother love. she would never give up on her son's death. Rest in love Aeryn Gillern.
What a beautiful compassionate mother I feel her pain so much ♥️♥️
Please give this sweet mother some sort of ending. Sweet lady this was a very sad documentary, I can only imagine your pain. I hope someone comes forward.
She was and always will be her sons strength and voice. Aeryn has been with his mother from the beginning. Once again they became a team. What a courageous and intelligent lady. Sending her strength and love.🫶
I couldn't even imagine not knowing what happened to my child! My heart aches for her!
As a Mother, I cried watching this. Ma'am, I'm so sorry you had to go through this! Not only losing your son, but also the cruelty and mockery of people that are supposed to be helpers and protectors 😢 You're definitely a very strong woman. ❤
I know Myself or my family will NEVER go on holiday to Vienna Austria , Watching this not only am i heartbroken for Aeryn & his mother Gabby but im horrified knowing the massive disgraceful coverup by the police about Aeryns disappearance!! The treatment by police to Gabby was disgusting and rude!! All i can say is Karma will ALWAYS come around, theres good & bad Karma and trust me EVERY SINGLE PERSON that took place in & covered up what happened to this beautiful guy will come back to them one day in full force!!❤💔😢
What did they do to you? The police and what they did has nothing to do with everyone else. Regular Austrian people would be appalled as well.
@@nillyk5671there are many stories of the Austrian police being rude and ignorant towards foreigners. This also leaves me thinking I'm not so keen to visit there now too, in case anything goes badly wrong. 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
@@GypsyGirl317 ...and American police are the most kind and carry law enforcement network in the world. WAKE UP.
Who in the World is Gabby???
@@GypsyGirl317 Don't forget: That is Hitler's fatherland! lol
I am so sorry, and absolutely appalled at the way you were treated. How can police be so rude and uncaring! This does seem like a coverup here, and maybe a policeman’s family member or an informant (snitch) was involved, and they did not want to give them up! You poor thing having to go through this alone in a foreign country, with no help from law enforcement. I would have been outraged, especially if I was a retired police officer myself. 😢💕
There is another similar case to this that happened in Austria where the police behaved the same way. If you're interested in watching it, put in the search bar 'The Fifth Estate What Happened to the Canadian Hockey Player found frozen in the Alps?'
So heartbreaking.
Omg this is heartbreaking. What a wonderful momma. I really hope and pray you get some kind of closure one day. Lots of love ❤ ❤❤
As a mother, I can feel her grief. No matter how old your child is, a mother’s love never ends. I pray she gets answers.
I watched this with such a heavy heart.. As a gay man, I felt this.. And I feel so sorry for his Mom and what he's going thru.. I'm sorry for your loss ♥😢
My heart breaks for you. What an amazing women you are. The treatment you have experienced is disgraceful. Aeryn sounds like a beautiful soul, you obviously had a big influence on him.
I love Austria, Czech Republic , Netherlands…. But I have to agree with her. They don’t care and they don’t like people from other countries , especially USA. Every time I travel there, I really dread if I need to talk to someone. They have a fy attitude. Not all, but a lot of them.
Viennese police may have some legitimate gripes with smart-ass tourists from the U.S. or anywhere. But in this situation, the local police behavior toward this mother who was desperately looking for her son and deserved to know what happened, was reprehensible and inexcusable.
What do they have to care about? I live in the Netherlands and most people are tolerant and are willing to talk to anyone. You are generalising.
I am Austrian, I am Gay and I am so in shame about my Country!!!!
It can happen in any country...😢
@@doreenlopez1652 😘
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Well, be careful and take care of yourself. If something bad happened, the police probably won't care
It happens everywhere. Stay strong and stay true to yourself ♥️
So tragic, I think of this young man and his Mom often. God Bless you...
My heart is breaking watching this. Just breaking. I have never watched anything in my entire life that has moved me so much emotionally . Never seen so much grief from one person. That poor lady. Just heartbreaking.
What an amazing lady..Director of the Spca..a policewoman and also adopted a child..What an amazing selfless lady..God bless her and all she does.❤
I don't think it mentioned anything about her adopting him...I think he was hers biologically?? Did I miss that part?
@@anonymouspeople4896 No, they are talking about her other son.
Her cats
This is so heartbreaking. What a wonderful, brave woman and mother. This made me very emotional. I hope that one day the truth will finally come out.
truly touching... ARRON was and remains beautiful. sorry for your loss... and most especially the loss of such a unique soul imagining what ARRON could have achieved with you in Vienna
Listen to her story I couldn’t imagine she can go through all these emotional and physical. This is mother truly love to her son. I felt heartbroken to see her went through all these. 😢
I will NEVER EVER VISIT VIENA ITS OBVIOUS IF SOMETJING HAPPENS TO U THE POLICE WONT CARE THERE STUFF THAT ILL STICK WITH AUSTRALIA 😢❤SORRY TO MUM N SON❤
Read it again.x
Yeah mate... I agree. Very scary the combination of Austria (extreme Germany) and gays. Sent a shiver up my spine.
@@mirriulahmirriulah1319 So Austria is at fault for the guy taking drugs in a s x den, getting a psychotic break, running around the city naked and then jumping into a river?
@@floralheartShe meant to say Australia silly, read her comment again.
@@mirriulahmirriulah1319 if you think Austria is problematic in combination with gays, try 85% of the rest of the world... Not to mention that this happend in 2007.
She has broken my heart. That girl at the sauna knows exactly what happened and thinks the mother doesn't need to know??? Karma will surely get her someday
Yep. Clear;y not a mother. You don’t need to know??? Can you imagine having the gall to say that to a mother.
I just want to cry for this poor mother. Her son seems like a wonderful person. I'm glad this documentary was made if only to bring to light to the corruption of those Austrian police.
My heart goes out to this mom and family. It is an awful thing to happen,then to be treated so badly. God bless her sons soul and the family will heal.