Judith barsi

• What is the main topic of today's video?

  Another solved true-crime case
• What warning is given at the beginning of the video?

  The case involves child and domestic abuse
• Who is the main subject of the case discussed?

  Judith Barsi
• What was Judith Barsi known for?

  Being a rising Hollywood star
• When was Judith Barsi born?

  June 6, 1978
• Where did Judith Barsi's parents immigrate from?

  Hungary
• How did Maria and Joseph meet?

  At a bar in Los Angeles
• What was Maria's occupation when she met Joseph?

  She was a waitress
• What year did Maria and Joseph get married?

  1977
• How did Joseph's upbringing differ from Maria's?

  Joseph was poor, Maria was wealthy
• What impact did Joseph's childhood have on his adult life?

  It led to low self-esteem and alcohol use
• What coping mechanism did Joseph use during distress?

  Alcohol
• Where did Joseph go after leaving Hungary?

  France, then New York, then Arizona
• What was Judith's favorite color?

  Pink and purple
• What did Judith enjoy doing as a child?

  Playing outside
• How did Maria view Judith's potential in acting?

  She believed Judith had something special
• At what age did Judith start acting lessons?

  Five years old
• What was Judith's first big break in acting?

  Being spotted at an ice skating rink
• What commercial did Judith first appear in?

  Donald Duck orange juice
• How much money was Judith making by age seven?

  Over $100,000 a year
• What effect did Judith's success have on her family?

  It caused Joseph to become bitter
• What was Judith's first TV role?

  Fatal Vision
• What were Judith's most notable voice acting roles?

  The Land Before Time and All Dogs Go to Heaven
• Why was Judith in high demand for roles?

  She was tiny for her age
• What did Joseph's bitterness lead him to do?

  Drink heavily and become aggressive
• How did Joseph's past affect his behavior in Los Angeles?

  He became aggressive and abusive
• What did Clara do to escape Joseph's abuse?

  She took the children and left
• What was Joseph's behavior like when he drank?

  He became aggressive and loud
• How did Joseph's first marriage compare to his second?

  Both became abusive gradually
• What did Joseph threaten to do to Clara and the children?

  Burn the house down
• How did Joseph reinvent himself in Los Angeles?

  By hiding his past and being confident
• What vulnerability did Maria have that affected her relationship with Joseph?

  She had been abused in the past
• What was the impact of Judith's success on her family's living situation?

  They moved to a three-bedroom house
• How did Judith's success in acting affect her father's behavior?

  It made him bitter and aggressive
• What similarities existed between Joseph's relationships with Clara and Maria?

  Both relationships became abusive over time
• What did Clara realize about Joseph's behavior?

  It had gone too far.
• What action did Joseph take when he accepted Clara's stance?

  He became violent.
• What did Joseph throw at Clara?

  A cast-iron pan.
• Where did Joseph decide to restart his life?

  Los Angeles.
• How did Joseph reinvent himself in Los Angeles?

  He hid his past and reputation.