The Uber Drivers from Hell

Summary

The video script delves into the dark side of Uber, recounting numerous incidents of violence, sexual assault, and even murder involving drivers. It raises concerns about Uber's background check process, highlighting cases where felons and criminals slipped through the cracks. The chilling narrative includes the tragic story of Jason Dalton, who killed six people during a shooting spree while working as an Uber driver, and the subsequent legal battles over safety protocols.

Takeaways

• 🚔 Uber has faced criticism for its background check process, with numerous reports of drivers with criminal pasts being approved to drive.
• 🔍 Despite Uber's claims of a rigorous screening process, there have been cases where felons and individuals with serious criminal records were able to become drivers.
• 🚘 Uber has been associated with a range of safety issues, including incidents of assault, robbery, and even national security threats from drivers.
• 🚨 The company has been involved in legal battles, including a civil suit filed by Los Angeles and San Francisco, highlighting the approval of felons as drivers despite their criminal backgrounds.
• 📊 Uber has released safety reports acknowledging a significant number of allegations involving its rides, including cases of sexual assault and forced penetration.
• 🏢 There have been calls for Uber to improve its safety measures, with suggestions including more extensive background checks and the use of fingerprint scans.
• 🚶‍♂️ Incidents of violence and assault by Uber drivers have been reported, sometimes escalating from minor disagreements or misunderstandings.
• 🚫 Uber has faced lawsuits from victims who claim inadequate background checks by the company, leading to encounters with dangerous drivers.
• 🛑 The case of Jason Dalton, an Uber driver who went on a shooting spree, highlights the potential for extreme violence by individuals using the platform.
• 🚷 The video transcript underscores the inherent risks of ride-sharing services, emphasizing the need for continuous vigilance and improvement in safety measures.
• 🔑 Uber has taken steps to improve safety, including enhanced screening and in-app safety features, but concerns about passenger safety persist.

Q & A

What was the primary concern raised in the script about the Uber service?

The primary concern raised was the safety of passengers due to the possibility of criminals being assigned as drivers, despite background checks.

How did the Chicago Tribune's interaction with Uber in 2014 highlight a flaw in Uber's system?

The Chicago Tribune asked Uber for a list of local drivers they refused, but Uber only provided one individual's information, who had a felony charge, indicating a flaw in their screening process.

What incident involving an Uber driver named Syed Mzafar was reported by NBC?

Syed Mzafar hit a family on a crosswalk on New Year's Eve, resulting in the death of their four-year-old daughter. He had a prior conviction for reckless driving.

What was the outcome when Beverly Locke, a woman with a criminal past, was allowed to drive for Uber?

Beverly Locke admitted to having criminal thoughts while driving passengers, indicating the potential danger she could pose to riders.

Can you describe an instance of theft involving an Uber driver mentioned in the script?

Tanya and Daniel Sackler had their belongings stolen by an Uber driver who drove off with their luggage, purse, briefcase, wallet, and iPad.

What was the national security threat posed by a Cuban migrant named Miguel Diaz?

Miguel Diaz was arrested after the FBI found a Facebook page where he expressed support for ISIS, posed with a firearm, and discussed potential acts of violence.

What legal action was taken against Uber by Los Angeles and San Francisco in 2015?

Los Angeles and San Francisco filed a civil suit against Uber, listing 25 felons who were approved as drivers despite their criminal pasts.

How did the case of Ronald DeLuca, a level two sex offender, highlight Uber's background check issues?

Ronald DeLuca was found working for Uber while on trial for sexual assault charges from 2002, indicating that his background check was either not conducted or failed to identify his criminal status.

What was the nature of the conflict between a driver and a passenger named Seth Bender?

Seth Bender experienced a conflict with his driver after he burped in the car, which led to the driver expressing homophobic slurs and physically assaulting him.

What steps has Uber taken to improve safety according to the script?

Uber has improved their screening process and implemented in-app safety features to address concerns about passenger safety.

Can you provide an example of a violent incident involving an Uber driver and a passenger?

One example is the case of Patrick Karaja, who attacked a passenger named Roberto Chicas with a hammer after a dispute over the route, resulting in serious injuries.

What was the outcome of the class action lawsuit filed in San Francisco against Uber in 2020?

As of the time of the script, the lawsuit was filed but the conclusion of this development remains to be seen. Uber responded by stating they have built new safety features and been more transparent about serious incidents.

What was the tragic incident involving Jason Brian Dalton, an Uber driver?

Jason Brian Dalton went on a shooting spree in Kalamazoo, Michigan, killing six people and injuring several others during his Uber rides.

What was Jason Dalton's explanation for his actions during the Kalamazoo shooting spree?

Jason Dalton claimed that the Uber app took control of him, with a devil figure appearing on his iPhone that gave him assignments and took over his body.

Outlines

00:00

🚔 Uber's Safety Concerns and Criminal Incidents

This paragraph discusses the safety concerns surrounding Uber, highlighting the company's policy of allowing almost anyone to become a driver, despite background checks. It mentions several incidents where drivers with criminal backgrounds have caused harm, including a driver with a prior felony conviction and another with a history of reckless driving. The paragraph also covers cases of theft and robbery facilitated by Uber's service, including instances of drivers stealing from passengers and even a case of a driver stealing a dog. It also touches on a potential national security threat involving a driver expressing support for ISIS. The paragraph concludes by noting that, despite some improvements, many still feel Uber's safety measures are insufficient.

05:01

🤝 Conflicts and Violence in Uber Rides

The second paragraph delves into the escalation of conflicts between Uber drivers and passengers, often leading to violent incidents. It recounts stories of verbal and physical altercations, including a driver who assaulted a passenger for burping in the car, another who racially abused and physically attacked a passenger, and a driver who violently ejected a passenger from the vehicle. The paragraph also covers cases of assault with weapons, such as a driver who stabbed a passenger and another who attacked a woman with a hammer. It highlights the unpredictability of these situations and the potential for violence even in cases that do not directly involve the passenger, such as instances of road rage.

10:03

🚨 Predatory Behavior and Sexual Assaults by Uber Drivers

This paragraph focuses on the predatory behavior of some Uber drivers, particularly towards female passengers. It details several accounts of sexual harassment and assault, including a driver who made inappropriate advances towards a sick passenger, another who coerced an intoxicated woman into exiting the vehicle for illicit purposes, and yet another who was caught in the act of assaulting a passenger by her friends. The paragraph also discusses the broader issue of sexual assaults reported in Uber's safety reports, which include numerous cases of forced penetration and sexual assault. It concludes with a mention of a class-action lawsuit filed against Uber for inadequate background checks, highlighting the ongoing concerns about passenger safety.

15:04

🔫 The Kalamazoo Shooting Spree by an Uber Driver

The fourth paragraph narrates the chilling story of Jason Dalton, an Uber driver who went on a shooting spree in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It describes his transformation from a seemingly good family man to a perpetrator of mass murder, detailing the events of the day leading up to the shootings, including his erratic behavior and the ignored 9-1-1 calls. The paragraph recounts the tragic incidents of Dalton shooting innocent people at various locations, causing multiple fatalities and injuries. It concludes with his arrest and subsequent claims that Uber's app had taken control of him, leading to his violent actions.

20:06

🏢 The Aftermath and Legal Consequences for Uber

The final paragraph discusses the aftermath of the Kalamazoo shootings and the legal implications for Uber. It mentions Dalton's court appearances, his outbursts during hearings, and his eventual guilty plea and life sentence without parole. The paragraph also touches on Dalton's claims that Uber's app was responsible for his actions, suggesting a devil figure within the app that took control of him. It concludes by reminding viewers that risks are present in all forms of transportation and encourages vigilance, ending the video on a note of caution and awareness.

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Keywords

💡Uber

Uber is a ride-hailing service that connects passengers with drivers through a mobile application. In the context of the video, Uber is central to the theme as it is the platform through which the various incidents and concerns about safety and driver background checks are discussed. The video mentions several cases where Uber drivers were involved in criminal activities, highlighting the company's challenges in ensuring passenger safety.

💡Background Checks

Background checks are the processes used by companies to verify an individual's criminal history, employment, and other personal information. In the video, the term is crucial as it discusses Uber's screening process for its drivers and the flaws that have been reported, allowing individuals with criminal records to become drivers, which has led to safety concerns for passengers.

💡Ride-Sharing

Ride-sharing refers to the use of a shared ride service, typically facilitated through a mobile app, where passengers with a common destination are grouped together to share a ride. The video script mentions ride-sharing in the context of Uber, emphasizing the convenience it offers but also the potential risks associated with it, as seen in the various incidents described.

💡Safety Concerns

Safety concerns in the video pertain to the risks passengers face when using Uber, particularly in relation to the drivers' criminal backgrounds and the potential for violence or other harmful actions. The script details multiple incidents that have raised questions about the safety measures in place at Uber and the adequacy of their background check processes.

💡Criminal Mindset

The term 'criminal mindset' is used in the video to describe the thought processes and intentions of individuals with a history of criminal behavior, especially those who have become Uber drivers. It is highlighted in the context of a driver who, despite passing the background check, had a criminal record and exhibited predatory behavior towards passengers.

💡Violence

Violence in the video refers to the physical aggression and harm inflicted by some Uber drivers on their passengers. Several examples are given, such as drivers assaulting passengers or engaging in road rage incidents, which underscore the potential dangers of using ride-sharing services.

💡Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is a serious crime that involves non-consensual sexual contact. The video discusses cases where Uber drivers have been accused of sexually assaulting passengers, which has led to legal action against the company and calls for improved safety measures.

💡Class Action Lawsuit

A class action lawsuit is a legal action taken by a group of people who have suffered similar harm, represented collectively rather than individually. In the script, a class action lawsuit is mentioned as being filed against Uber by a law firm on behalf of women who claim to have been assaulted by Uber drivers, highlighting the legal repercussions of the company's alleged negligence in ensuring driver and passenger safety.

💡National Security

National security in the context of the video relates to the potential threats posed by individuals who may use platforms like Uber for activities that could compromise a nation's safety. An example given is a driver who was found to have expressed support for a terrorist organization, indicating the broader implications of inadequate background checks.

💡Robbery

Robbery is the crime of stealing from another person by using force or threat of force. The video script includes instances of robbery committed by Uber drivers, such as one who stole a passenger's belongings after dropping them off, illustrating the range of criminal activities that have been associated with Uber drivers.

💡Jason Dalton

Jason Dalton is mentioned in the video as an Uber driver who committed a mass shooting in Kalamazoo, Michigan. His case is particularly notable as it resulted in multiple fatalities and further highlighted the potential dangers associated with ride-sharing services. The video discusses his actions and the subsequent legal consequences, emphasizing the extreme nature of his crimes.

Highlights

Uber's background check system has been criticized for allowing drivers with criminal backgrounds to operate.

In 2014, the Chicago Tribune reported that Uber refused to provide a list of drivers they had rejected, citing one individual with a felony conviction.

NBC found several Uber drivers with questionable pasts, including one who caused a fatal accident with a prior reckless driving conviction.

A woman named Beverly Locke, with a criminal record, admitted to having criminal thoughts while driving for Uber.

Instances of theft by Uber drivers have been reported, including a case where a driver stole a dog.

Miguel Diaz, a Cuban migrant, was arrested for expressing support for ISIS on a Facebook page while working as an Uber driver.

Los Angeles and San Francisco filed a civil suit against Uber, revealing 25 felons who were approved as drivers despite their criminal pasts.

A man in Boston was found working for Uber while on trial for sexual assault charges from 2002.

Uber has made improvements to their screening process and implemented in-app safety features, but concerns persist.

There have been numerous reports of violence and assault by Uber drivers, including a case where a driver attacked a passenger with a hammer.

Sexual assault and harassment by Uber drivers are prevalent issues, with many cases going unreported or unresolved.

Uber's safety reports for 2017-2018 and 2019-2020 revealed nearly 6,000 allegations involving its rides, including cases of forced penetration and sexual assault.

A class-action lawsuit was filed against Uber in 2020, alleging inadequate background checks and safety measures.

Jason Brian Dalton, an Uber driver, went on a shooting spree in 2016, killing six people and injuring several others.

Dalton claimed that Uber's app took control of him, leading to the violent incidents.

Despite the risks associated with ride-sharing services, traditional taxis and public transportation also have inherent dangers.

Transcripts

the man accused of killing six people on

One Night in February gives a minute by

minute rundown of what he says happened

when you have to get from point A to

point B There is a good chance you are

using the Uber app to do so but

unfortunately there are a lot of

dangerous stories coming out of this

service a common fear in the minds of

passengers is who Uber assigns to drive

them the company allows almost anyone

the chance to apply as a contractor even

with background checks the possibility

of a criminal behind the wheel remains

many articles over the years have

highlighted flaws in their system in

2014 the Chicago Tribune reached out to

Uber for a list of local drivers they

refused providing only one individual

this person still violated their Rider

safety policy no one with the felony

conviction in the last seven years is

permitted yet his record showed a felony

residential burglary charge from four

years prior the company was forced to

admit fault while claiming the margin of

error was minuscule that didn't suffice

as stories continued to surface months

later NBC published a report on the

issue the outlet found several

contractors with a questionable past on

New Year's Eve an Uber driver named Syed

mazafar hit a family on a crosswalk the

accident tragically took the life of

their four-year-old daughter he had a

prior conviction for reckless driving

NBC also interviewed a woman named

Beverly Locke who passed screening her

20-year rap sheet included burglary a

cocaine possession and threats of

violence after clarifying she was no

longer a criminal she then admitted I

would pick somebody up take them to the

airport and my second thought would be

go back to that house and see what's in

there a Criminal Mind always thinks like

a Criminal Mind someone could be

victimized by a person like me this has

in fact occurred on several occasions

Tanya and Daniel Sackler paid to be

dropped off from LAX at their West

Hollywood condo upon arriving the man

threw their luggage into a pile and

quickly drove off he made off with a

purse briefcase wallet and iPad these

sorts of heists are even easier with

ubereats which offers no contact

delivery there have been reports of

Thieves lifting packages where thousands

with even one stealing a dog but robbery

is perhaps the least of a Rider's

concern take for instance a Potential

Threat to National Security Miguel Diaz

was a Cuban migrant who became

self-employed through the app he was

arrested after the FBI uncovered a

Facebook page he made expressing support

for Isis that included posing with a

firearm and telling an informant that a

sniper could sow chaos in the city

Miguel ultimately pleaded guilty for the

illegal possession of a firearm to be

fair there was little Uber could have

done to prevent this incident in

particular yet those with a violent

record could evade scrutiny with ease

through tricks as simple as a fake name

this became apparent after Los Angeles

and San Francisco filed a civil suit

against the company in a complaint from

2015 they list 25 felons who were

approved in spite of their easily

exposed past that included a murderer

who spent decades in prison before

signing up under a pseudonym they also

found a man guilty of lewd acts against

a child under 14. he'd given nearly 6

000 rides including some to

unaccompanied children that wasn't an

isolated incident either with a similar

case appearing in Boston soon after in

2016 a 54 year old named Ronald DeLuca

was stopped for a suspended license an

investigation revealed the contractor

was a level two sex offender no

explanation was ever given for how he

cleared the company's background check

this wasn't even the only case in the

city the same year A man was found

working for the app while on trial for

two counts of sexual assault the

accusations were levied in 2002 but

never concluded as he went on the run

for 20 years it was only after being

caught that he looked to the service

this outrage over their inability to

uphold safety procedures was growing

many began to question if they were even

doing background checks at all there was

a push for more extensive screening

including fingerprint scans but Uber

reiterated that no background check was

perfect La Yellow Cab exposed eight

drivers who frequented the Los Angeles

International Airport their crimes

ranged from assault to the possession of

CP it was part of an unsuccessful effort

to have ride sharing apps banned from

the airport now it is worth pointing out

that Uber has taken some steps they've

improved the screening process and

implemented an in-app safety feature

still many feel it isn't enough with

similar reports continuing to this very

day in the end it should be acknowledged

that much of this concern is in relation

to a separate issue the reason these

checks are important is because they can

be an indicator of present risk though

it isn't even close to definitive truly

what people fear most is the fact that

if a driver chooses to abuse their

passengers they can we'll learn more

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with interactions between complete

strangers and an Uber it isn't

surprising that conflict can arise what

is surprising is the amount of time that

this escalates to violence in February

of 2012 a Seth Bender called for a ride

home the passenger felt a little gassy

upon entering and burped this disrespect

enraged the driver causing him to vent

about Americans that quickly devolved

into a derogatory rant about

homosexuality Seth tried to leave only

to be followed the cabbie then spit on

his face before slapping him and driving

away James Alva fell victim to similar

hatred after a brief argument over

directions the contractor asked if he

was Mexican he was then told you're

nothing but a dirty Mexican the app base

chauffeur continued to hurl slurs until

pulling over to kick him out before

leaving James tried to take a photo of

the man's face and license plates only

to get struck several times it seems the

slightest inconvenience is enough for

some to unleash their bigotry talika

white who was blamed after her friend

corrected their driver on a turn the

operator became a vicious once she was

alone he started to abuse me saying you

stupid black your friend gave me the

wrong directions when they reached home

he dragged her out of the vehicle he

then began punching her as she cried for

help the young mother was left with

bruises head injuries and bloodied

wrists in September of 2014 Patrick

karaja was instructed to pick up Roberto

chicas and two buddies trouble arose

when a dispute broke out over the route

it would never be resolved with Patrick

ordering them out he then took a hammer

and struck Roberto on the side of the

head the attack fractured the victim's

skull it put the passenger in serious

danger of losing his eye requiring

reconstructive surgery Patrick was then

arrested for felony assault and battery

given the nature of the service it's

also impossible to know for certain if

there's a dangerous weapon in the

vehicle Johannes duress became erratic

while transporting three men in

Washington DC the trio attempted to bail

but the driver came with finally Eric's

search spoke up for his friends

admitting that he didn't feel safe this

led Johannes to pull out a knife and

stab him six times in the arm and chest

bizarrely the charges against him were

ultimately dismissed for want of

prosecution this means that for whatever

reasons the case was dropped by the city

because no progress was being made on

their end in other cases the Outburst

isn't even directed at the rider

amounting to good old-fashioned road

rage Jamal Khalif became so angry during

a traffic jam he decided to initiate a

fight to the dismay of the passenger in

the back seat he began pounding and

spitting on the door of Lorraine delp's

car when the model opened it to confront

him he dislocated her nose he then

pushed her earrings through her skin

back into her neck Khalifa was arrested

for assault and reckless endangerment

it's unknown if his passengers ever made

it to their destination while this

violence is worrisome enough it is far

from the focus of broader conversation

that's because the most predominant

crimes will largely Target the fairer

sex preying on them at times when

they're most vulnerable

in the early hours of September 9 2020 a

woman ordered an Uber to get to work it

was answered by 32 year old Jason rhodus

the ride seemed fine at first until he

started interrogating her about her sex

life he then implied exchanging the trip

for a favor immediately she became

uncomfortable and asked him to stop

instead he threatened to throw her out

if she alerted authorities this led the

woman to jump out of the vehicle in an

attempt to flee Jason was able to catch

up grabbing the victim's throats before

assaulting her he was sentenced to nine

years in prison for both this and an

unrelated charge of domestic violence

Jason is just one of countless predators

that shed light on these inherent safety

risks initially drivers and passengers

were connected using their real phone

numbers but there were so numerous

reports of stalking that the info is now

masked in fact many of these horror

stories undermine the very positives the

app is lauded for shortly after her 23rd

birthday a lady in Brooklyn called to be

taken home from a Caribbean Bar while in

route she began to feel sick and asked

the driver to pull over the man offered

to help clean up only to start rubbing

her breasts with a napkin he then began

fondling them and trying to quote

unquote put his mouth on it when she

pushed him away he exposed his genitals

The Unwanted advances didn't stop there

he continued to pry the entire ride

calling her sexy and inquiring if she

lived alone upon arriving he requested a

and later Tracked Down the

victim's identity to contact her again

for unknown reasons the man was never

outed publicly Uber is seen as a crucial

tool for getting someone home safely

after a night of drinking it's a

preferable alternative to driving Under

the Influence though sometimes those

looking to exploit the vulnerable end up

in control that was true of Marshall's

Savage Banks from Evansville Indiana

rather than take the intoxicated woman

home he coerced her to exit the vehicle

this was noticed by by close ones who

found her missing from the apartment

they stumbled across her outside with

banks who gave them a fake name it was

after he left that she broke down in

tears and told them he covered her mouth

before taking advantage of her they took

her to the hospital and Marshall was

charged with a level 3 felony Mark

Taylor raised similar suspicions among

his victims friends the 30 year old

circled around the neighborhood before

stopping at an incorrect location this

led one friend to check in running over

to find Taylor on top of her he slammed

his fists on the locked door until the

driver finally stopped as The Rescuers

drove away she mumbled thanks for

showing me mercy Taylor was arrested on

counts of sa and kidnapping sadly while

in these incidents proactive measures

were taken most are only outed after

it's too late in 2017 on a cold winter

night a neighborhood in Gwinnett County

was awoken by a series of frantic knocks

they opened the door to find and

intoxicated 16 year old with her pants

around her ankles the girl had been

dropped off by 58 year old abdulli jagny

jagney was assigned to pick her up at a

local bar where she and other teens had

been underage drinking he was later

charged and thrown in jail for violating

a minor investigators then issued a

request for other potential victims to

step forward in some instances these

types of criminals aren't caught for

their first offense one such occurrence

was the case of Alfonso Alarcon Nunes

Alfonso was an illegal immigrant who

deported himself back to Mexico in 2005.

yet he returned to the U.S years later

to live in California this is important

as the state issues driver's licenses

regardless of legal status two years

after obtaining his license he applied

for Uber he registered under an alias

disguising himself as Bruno Diaz in

spite of all this the account was

approved marking the beginning of a

crime spree throughout 2017. he targeted

Young intoxicated women of both on and

off the clock the latter was by parking

in front of bars and restaurants posing

as their designated driver Alfonso drove

victims home before violating them and

stealing belongings that included

jewelry cell phones and computers

because of the pseudonym which extended

to his venmo it was difficult to

identify the driver at first in the end

it was DNA that led to the man's arrest

over accusations from five different

girls he was convicted in 2021 and

sentenced to 54 years in prison by this

point it's clear that these stories are

shockingly common Uber has released two

safety reports for the periods of

2017-2018 and 2019-2020 the company's

first disclosure revealed a nearly 6 000

allegations involving its rides that

lowered to the still concerning number

of almost four thousand the year 2020

alone accounted for 141 cases of forced

penetration and 998 cases of sexual

assault as a result several women have

sued over their inadequate background

checks one pointed out that the

perpetrator's criminal record could be

found within minutes this culminated in

2020 following the release of the second

safety report on July 13th the class

action lawsuit was filed in San

Francisco by the law firm Slater Slater

Shulman as early as 2014 Uber became

aware that its drivers were assaulting

passengers nevertheless in the eight

years since their drivers have continued

to attack passengers that includes the

plaintiffs who claims were alleged in

today's action the company responded in

a press statement there is nothing more

important than safety which is why Uber

has built new safety features

established survivor-centric policies

and been more transparent about serious

incidents while the firm claims to be

representing at least 550 women with

cases they have only filed 12 to dates

they have not been able to provide any

critical incident details for us to

identify a connection to the Uber

platform as of the time of writing the

conclusion of this development remains

to be seen

so far we've covered several categories

of deranged ride share drivers from

seasoned Crooks to serial offenders it

is frightening how often they end up

behind the wheel yet without a doubt

there is one individual that takes the

title for the worst because unlike the

other stories discussed today it

tragically ends in Bloodshed Jason Brian

Dalton used to be known as a good family

man he lived in Cooper Township Michigan

with his wife and two children the 45

year old was often praised for his

kindness that changed in early February

2016 though shortly after he became an

Uber contractor neighbors observed that

he became increasingly paranoid and

depressed the man started to fire guns

outside his house for hours on end yet

this wasn't enough to raise significant

red flags the behavior persisted for

weeks until February 20th Dalton took

his first fare that day at around four

o'clock P.M he was assigned to drop off

Matt melon and at a friend's house

however it wasn't long before he started

driving crazy Dalton entered oncoming

traffic drove over Lawns and even

sideswiped another car that was all

while ignoring and Matt's pleas to stop

Matt was eventually able to escape and

alert authorities but it became just one

of many 9-1-1 calls that went largely

ignored with the trip canceled Dalton

returned home before calling his wife he

asked for the keys of their Chevy HHR

arranging to meet at his parents house

instead Dalton took another pickup

request at 5 15. it came from a woman

who wanted him to pick up her boyfriend

at a Richard Township apartment there

was a slight error though the woman

listed the wrong address texting a

correction moments later it was in the

same area so this shouldn't have been an

issue yet she received no response even

after attempting to call that's because

Dalton was busy driving so aggressively

that he risked a head-on collision he

arrived sometime before 5 42 PM while

surveying the complex he encountered a

mother and five children in the parking

lot he confronted her under the belief

she was someone else when she clarified

she wasn't the man turned his car around

and began firing there was 15 shots in

total which only stopped once she played

dead though she sustained serious

injuries thankfully the woman survived

Dalton quickly sped away driving through

a red light despite striking another

vehicle he managed to flee the scene he

then canceled the prospective Rider

informing her that something had come up

he spent the next hour warning his wife

of unspecified danger he gave her a gun

and told the family to stay home at all

times he hit the road again at 7 37 PM

leaving in their Chevrolet this was

bizarrely to take more Uber requests

which went without incident none of

these passengers noticed anything

unusual but that piece was short-lived

only lasting the next three hours it was

at 10 that Dalton arrived at a Kia

dealership in Kalamazoo he parked his

car to approach a father and son and

then asked what they were looking at

before they could respond he fatally

shot both of them Dalton heard back to

his car driving five miles to the nearby

Cracker Barrel this time he approached a

stranger sitting in a white van he fired

at both her and an adjacent vehicle

severely injuring five different women

only one of them survived a 14 year old

named Abigail cough the attack put her

in a coma Awakening with a shattered

skull and permanent brain damage the

gunfire lasted only a minute with Dalton

returning home to reload as police now

realized there was an active shooter

they launched a full-fledged Manhunt

they began to broadcast the description

of his car over the radio Dalton on the

other hand was unfazed he resumed his

ride-sharing business when the Clock

Struck midnight the Uber contractor

began by dropping off three students at

at their dorm he then drove four people

to a hotel they heard about the Spree

killing and playfully inquired if he was

a gunman he simply replied no this

happened again with a different Trio

minutes later the terror wouldn't end

until 12 36 when he was identified after

dropping off those final passengers he

was pulled over for a traffic stop

before being removed and arrested he was

found with a bulletproof vest and a

handgun hidden within his wristband

Dalton was arraigned later that day on

16 charges including six counts of

murder but this did not end the madness

in a preliminary hearing a Dalton

interrupted the first victim while she

was testifying he had a verbal Outburst

of indecipherable statements that caused

her to cry this led him to be restrained

and removed from the courtroom in March

several documents were released in which

Dalton admitted his involvement but the

suspect then said that Uber was truly to

blame he claimed that upon opening the

app he recognized the logo go as that of

the Eastern Star then a devil head

appeared which was when all the problems

started the following excerpt elaborates

on what he told investigators Dalton

said that the iPhone can take you over

he described the devil figure as a

horned cow head it would give you an

assignment and it would literally take

over your whole body it took almost

three years for the case to reach its

conclusion Jason Dalton pleaded guilty

to all charges against him on January 7

2019. he was sentenced to life in prison

without the possibility of parole to

this day it's unclear what motivated him

to take those people's lives

opportunity is everywhere all you have

to do to find it is get out it should be

noted that even if you're using a

traditional taxi or public

transportation there are still risks

that come along with those as well so we

always must keep an eye out and with

that I think I'll end the video here so

until next time thanks for watching