Hi, I'm Paula Mooney! The name of my YouTube channel PLUNDER comes from 2 Chronicles 20, when I was doing a bit of Bible dipping and praying for a business name. Lo and behold, you've landed here, where you'll see original true-crime videos created via my MacBook Pro laptop & Final Cut Pro X video-editing software & voiced by me.
John 14:5-7 “Lord,” said Thomas, “we do not know where You are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."
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EP 5: Nolan Wells has "slight burn mark (approx length of calf) on his outer left calf," mom to JCSD
https://youtu.be/o5hVJSK0tAA
Photos of Jackson County Sheriff's Dept. incident report: www.facebook.com/PlunderStudios/posts/pfbid02uZKMe…
Daniel 2:21-22
He changes times and seasons;
he deposes kings and raises up others.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the discerning.
He reveals deep and hidden things;
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FYI - The audio of Nolan Wells' friends Sea Tow dispatch call directly from MDMR is 9 minutes and 46 seconds long ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oshE2... ⬇️ versus the "widely available online" version, which is 8 minutes & 50 seconds long.
Granted, the shorter version likely removed silent spaces, but this is the difference between getting evidence directly from the source & just grabbing it from a news website.
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THIS AUDIO WAS SENT TO ME DIRECTLY FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES - THIS IS HOW IT CAME TO ME, IN VIDEO FORM. https://youtu.be/oshE23g-rTY PLEASE CHALLENGE ANY YOUTUBER TO PROVIDE YOU THE PROOF THAT MDMR SENT THE DISTRESS CALL TO THEM DIRECTLY.
Later, I’m going to strip out the on-hold music at the beginning to see what we ACTUALLY hear the voices say in the background. By stripping out & enhancing audio, it warps the voices. It becomes like "Yanny or Laurel," the auditory illusion that became popular in May 2018, in which a short audio recording of speech can be heard as one of two words.
There’s so much controversy over this Sea Tow call that Nolan Wells' friends made, what words it might contain or not contain, I’m uploading this raw call that I received directly from MDMR, named: CXone recording_Victoria Garcia_2026-07-04_21-48[UTC]_29427a8b-5b62-45b9-81c1-e95148784c4c_01.mp4
Time translates from UTC to 3:48 PM on July 4, 2026.
Based on available information, there is no record indicating that a Victoria Garcia works for Sea Tow, nor for Mississippi Department of Marine Resources.
I do not believe the callers are "muting" anything, as others have suggested. I believe the connection via cell phones is horrible. That's why she asks if he has a radio for communication.
Someone claimed that Sea Tow said they don't record on-hold periods. Obviously they do, because this is how the file was sent to me.
NICE CXone is a cloud-based customer experience (CX) and contact center software platform. It provides tools for managing and recording customer interactions across multiple channels, including phone calls, live chat, email, and social media.
Key features of the platform include:
Omnichannel Routing: Automatically distributing incoming calls and messages to available agents.
Call and Interaction Recording: Capturing, storing, and indexing audio or video interactions for quality assurance, compliance, and review.
Workforce Engagement Management: Handling staff scheduling, performance tracking, and training.
AI & Analytics: Offering automated transcription, customer sentiment analysis, and interaction insights.
FILE: CXone recording Victoria Garcia 2026 07 04 21 48UTC 29427a8b 5b62 45b9 81c1 e95148784c4c 01
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If I could hype this one million times I would…
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NOLAN WELLS' FRIENDS SEA TOW CALL GETS LOAD OF COMMENTS: YouTube says viewers are highly engaged with EP 3: Nolan Wells "Alcohol intake: Heavy." Sea Tow distress phone call: “We’re in 31 foot of water!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVXBp...
People are providing detailed theories and expressing strong emotional reactions to the newly released audio.
"Ask YouTube" analyzed ~150 comments to identify these key themes:
Skepticism of the "Sinking Boat" Narrative"
A major portion of the audience is questioning the legitimacy of the emergency itself. Viewers pointed out inconsistencies in the caller's behavior, the lack of urgency, and the "convenient" cancellation of the tow.
"Wait...she's got 7 young people on a sinking boat and allows someone NOT on the boat to cancel the help?"
"I think they were muting the phone! They were trying to get rid of Nolan." Plunder Studios note: Portions of the audio are redacted to protect the privacy of people.
Comments: "So the boat alibi was pure fiction."
Frustration with the Dispatcher and Procedures
Many viewers expressed anger toward the Sea Tow operator, criticizing the focus on "membership" and "paperwork" while a potential life-threatening situation was unfolding.
[It's interesting that folks don't often mention that she did ask if they needed the Coast Guard and they said no. After all, this is not a 911 call.]
"Lord have mercy! This woman is really taking her freaking time getting the help to these kids in a sinking boat!"
"Getting dispatched to a captain while a boat sinks took forever."
"Every time I hear this tow call it makes me angry... You have to be a member even if your sinking."
Detailed Analysis of Background Noise
Your audience is "digital sleuthing," with several commenters providing timestamps for specific shouts or sounds they believe they hear in the background of the call, often suggesting a struggle or specific names being called.
* "1:32??? 'Wells! Wells wells wells'"
* "U can clearly hear in the background someone saying Nono get the fu*$ up and check his chest."
"They keep muting the call its a fight in the background."
Polarized Opinions on "Foul Play" vs. "Tragic Accident"
While many are suspicious, another segment of your audience believes this was a tragic combination of underage drinking, poor reception, and panic rather than a criminal conspiracy.
* "I honestly can’t visualize this person on the phone being a mastermind of any criminal plot."
* "These are underage kids drinking alcohol, making poor decisions, and had to deal with poor reception and perception."
* "This was a tragedy for all these kids who grew up together and they are literally trying to kill and destroy the true friends of Nolan."
Actionable Insights for PLUNDER True Crime
* Audio Breakdown Video: Since several viewers are hearing different things in the background (e.g., at 1:32 and 4:32), you could create a follow-up video using audio enhancement to isolate those specific moments and address these theories directly.
* Address the "Membership" Policy: A video explaining how Sea Tow/maritime rescue differs from 911 might clear up the confusion and frustration many viewers felt regarding the dispatcher's questions.
* Community Poll: Ask your audience what they want to see "zoomed in" on next—the grandfather's role, the coordinates, or the autopsy details mentioned in the comments.
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EP 3: Nolan Wells "Alcohol intake: Heavy." Sea Tow distress phone call” “We’re in 31 foot of water!” https://youtu.be/pVXBplKnNgk
Nolan Wells newly-released MDMR evidence: Sea Tow distress call audio, 10 PDF files, drone search grid photo & USCG Particle Drift photo www.patreon.com/PaulaMooney/posts/164662032
Oh miracle of miracles: Mississippi sent me new evidence today.
One day after they said they would send my check back and give me nothing.
But the Ancient of Days, my Maker & Master helped me write an excellent appeal and I guess the District Attorney or somebody changed their mind.
So here's the interesting stuff Plunder Studios learned in this new batch of evidence, which contains the Sea Tow distress call audio, 10 PDF files, a drone search grid photo & a USCG Particle Drift photo--of course, no photos of Nolan Wells.
The link to download all the new evidence is also below.
"Permission to Search" boat vessel MI4088BU signed 7/8/26 - 4 days after he went missing
Same with vessel MI1295CR
Hear distress call to Sea Tow.
"They're in a panic."
"Stay safe out there, it's crazy."
"He said that they don't need any help right now, but if something changes, they'll call me back."
"Is there a living individual on the boat?"
"There's lots of people breathing on the boat. Like 7."
"We're in 31 foot of water. I want to get this boat un-sank."
"Jump in and pull the plug, Bart!"
"Zero adults onboard. Nobody here is over the age of 21."
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Thanks for all the continual feedback on my latest video "Lawyer! Mackenzie Shirilla's ORW prison calls & video visit FOIA denied. ViaPath/JPay texts, photos?" https://youtu.be/TiU_QmdEs1A
"#AskYouTube" has reviewed the comments and told me:
I found several comments from individuals who identify as legal professionals or who are providing legal insight, but no one specifically listed their retainer fees or the exact cost of writing a letter of intent to sue. [It's only been live about 24 hours, with just over 300 comments as of this writing.]
Here is a breakdown of the legal-focused feedback you received:
Legal Analysis & Procedural Insights
A few viewers with legal backgrounds provided detailed breakdowns of why Mackenzie’s recent legal motions (like the motion to reconsider) are likely to be denied. They highlighted procedural errors, such as filing the appeal late, and noted that such delays are highly unusual in professional practice.
One viewer mentioned that in their years in both state and federal court systems, they have rarely seen an attorney file at the last possible minute for an appeal without a clear reason or extension.
FOIA Hurdles: Another commenter pointed out specific legislative clauses that protect the privacy of an inmate's private messages, which might be the legal basis for your FOIA denial.
Recommendations for Legal Action
While no specific prices were quoted, several viewers suggested alternative legal strategies or specific organizations that might assist you in your fight for transparency.
Strategic Suggestions:
Viewers suggested contacting the ACLU or reaching out to the victims' families (specifically Dominic's sister, Christine) who may have different legal standing to request these files.
Civil Suit Opening: One legal-minded viewer noted that if the victims' families were to file a civil suit, it could potentially "open closed files" that are currently being denied to you through standard FOIA requests.
But wait--is it too late for the families of Mackenzie Shirilla's victims to file a civil suit against her?
Yes, under standard Ohio law, it is too late for the families of Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan to initiate a new wrongful death civil lawsuit against Mackenzie Shirilla.
Ohio Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations
In Ohio, civil wrongful death claims are governed by Ohio Revised Code § 2125.02, which sets a strict statute of limitations of two years from the date of the decedent's death.
Date of Incident and Death: The crash in Strongsville, Ohio, that killed 20-year-old Dominic Russo and 19-year-old Davion Flanagan occurred on July 31, 2022.
Statutory Cutoff Date: The two-year legal window for the personal representatives of their estates to file a civil wrongful death lawsuit closed on July 31, 2024.
Community Collaboration
A viewer mentioned they are currently gathering materials for you that might help in obtaining the records and promised to message you once they are finished. [Thanks!]
Ask YouTube tells Plunder: If you are looking for specific cost estimates for a "Letter of Intent to Sue" or a retainer for a FOIA attorney, these are often case-specific and most lawyers will require a private consultation before quoting a fee. You might consider reaching out to a local FOIA or First Amendment attorney directly for those figures.
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Lawyer! Mackenzie Shirilla's ORW prison calls & video visit FOIA denied. ViaPath/JPay texts, photos? https://youtu.be/TiU_QmdEs1A
Calling all lawyers. Especially any attorneys who have had experience in gaining public records from prisons like the Ohio Reformatory for Women's prison, where Mackenzie Shirilla is currently serving her sentences for murder.
If you are a real lawyer well-versed in public records laws, please keep watching because I've got questions for you at the end--feel free to comment below, your hourly rates, retainer amounts, etc.
We've fought the good fight of faith for public records before, and by the grace of God got them--perhaps now we'll win the fight to get more of Mackenzie Shirilla's records.
You might remember when I asked for legal help or any attorney I could hire to get Nichol Kessinger's interview? I ended up writing an "Intent to Sue" in order to get it:
The Frederick Police Department refuses to release the VIDEO interview from August 16, 2018, of Nichol Kessinger, Chris Watts' mistress, even though it is in their evidence room and the Weld County D.A. does not have a copy of the DVD to provide to the public, as is their right to see via the Colorado Open Records Act.
Despite all my public records requests, I kept getting the runaround about getting that interview released--the video visuals, not just the audio.
Lord must've been willing, because they found the video and released it to Shanann Watts' brother, and he published it to his YouTube channel on March 2, 2022.
Since then, it's traveled all around the world and back--people have gotten to see Nichol's mannerisms when speaking about the victims. How she clutched her hands when finally being forced to say Shanann's name.
This type of evidence is crucial and belongs to the taxpaying public--not wasting away in some evidence locker due to chain of command problems.
NOW, FOR MACKENZIE SHIRILLA'S CASE - WE'VE MADE IT THRU ALL 97 JAIL PHONE CALLS
I've finally finished editing & publishing all 97 jail phone calls featuring Mackenzie Shirilla when she was on trial in August 2023 here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
For those who want to download all 97 audio files, they are linked-to below.
Remember, even though they didn't give us any dates for these calls, I was able to determine that they are from August 2023, when Mackenzie was transferred from juvie to Cuyahoga County Justice Center in Ohio to stand trial.
I've noticed a little bit of a tide shifting, with some people trying to cast Mackenzie as this innocent little waif who likely simply had a medical emergency and accidentally crashed her car into a wall going 100MPH.
They don't want to talk about real evidence.
If not for the phone calls and text messages, we would lack a lot of context that exposed the true toxic and volatile nature of Mackenzie & Dom's relationship.
Again, that's why I fight so hard for evidence to not be buried over time.
Mackenzie's parents won't stop fighting to change the narrative.
So I don't want to stop fighting to expose the truth.
PATTERNS ARE IMPORTANT. EVIDENCE IS CRITICAL.
THE CRASH - JULY 31, 2022
MACKENZIE ARRESTED - NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Let me explain the 97 jail phone calls we have by reminding you of the timeline:
AUGUST 7, 2023 - MACKENZIE OUT OF JUVIE, BEGINS BENCH TRIAL!
THE COURT ORDERS THE DEFENDANT TRANSPORTED FROM THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER TO THE JUSTICE CENTER FOR TRIAL BEGINNING MONDAY, 8/7/23.
DEFENDANT TO REMAIN REMANDED TO COUNTY JAIL FOR TRIAL PURPOSES.
Therefore, all those 97 jail calls we've been listening to on Plunder Bodycam Videos YouTube channel are likely during this period:
Monday, August 7, 2023 - Day 1 of Trial - Opening Statements
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - Day 2 of Trial
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - Day 3 of Trial
Thursday, August 10, 2023 - Day 4 of Trial - Closing Arguments
Friday, August 11, 2023 - Mackenzie talks to mom in jail call, hopes she's found "not guilty," but says Judge Russo doesn't like women
Verdict: Monday, August 14, 2023 - GUILTY!
Sentencing: Monday, August 21, 2023 - BUBBA GOES HAM, EMOTIONS RUN WILD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grp90...
So, despite many people being confused, thinking that any of the 97 jail phone calls are from ORW prison, or from any time other than August 2023, the calls are only from when Mackenzie was in the Cuyahoga County jail during that month.
MY 2026 PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS
You've probably seen a lot of the evidence released, Mackenzie's crazy driving, hit-skip, school records, etc.
Now that she's in ORW and she's not going quietly into that good night and serving her time and thanking God she only got 15 years potentially instead of 30, she's fighting to be seen and change the narrative.
She appeared in The Crash on Netflix to basically plead her case.
She could be out in 11 years!
What if she hasn't changed?
My requests from ORW:
You requested public records for Mackenzie Shirilla (W111780): disciplinary records, visitor history, and phone call logs.
DRC provided redacted disciplinary records via RIB Redacted.pdf, citing exemptions for visitor/phone logs.
You formally appealed, arguing logs are public under ORC § 149.43 unless explicitly exempted by statute.
DRC Legal confirmed denial of visitor/phone logs, stating they are not public records under ORC 5120.21(E).
Today I formally appealed again, and asked for logs & added messages.
NO ORW PRISON CALLS & VIDEO VISITS FOR MACKENZIE SHIRILLA WILL BE RELEASED--BUT PERHAPS WE CAN GET SOMETHING ELSE
Tara Nickle, LISW-S, the Correction Warden Assistant/Public Information Officer for the Ohio Reformatory for Women where Mackenzie Shirilla is currently imprisoned, has sent me the following:
On behalf of ODRC, I am responding to your public records request. Attached are disciplinary records for Mackenzie Shirilla: www.patreon.com/PaulaMooney/posts/download-27-pdfs…
Certain information has been redacted or withheld under ORC 149.433(B), 5120.21(D)(7), and 5120.21(E).
For example, incarcerated person phone calls and visitation are not public records.
I've been denied any of her ORW phone calls & videos, but I'm fighting to get other info, so pray we get it in Jesus!
LAWSUITS AGAINST ORW?
While there is no widely publicized landmark lawsuit where an external attorney sued the Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW) exclusively to obtain general inmate-to-inmate or personal electronic messages under the Ohio Public Records Act, attorneys and incarcerated individuals frequently sue the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)—the parent agency operating ORW—over prison communications, electronic "kites," and message logs.
Legal challenges regarding prison messages and records in Ohio generally fall into two distinct legal battlegrounds: public records enforcement and constitutional civil rights litigation.
1. Public Records Lawsuits Over Inmate Messages and "Kites"
In Ohio, incarcerated individuals and legal advocates routinely utilize the Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) to request administrative records, daily logs, and electronic communications.
Electronic Kites as Public Records: Inmate communication with prison staff is largely conducted through electronic messaging systems (often referred to as "kites") via platform providers like JPay or ViaPath. When inmates or their legal representatives request copies of these electronic grievances, kites, or administrative messages, prison records custodians sometimes improperly deny them.
Mandamus Rulings Against ODRC: The Supreme Court of Ohio has repeatedly ruled against ODRC facilities in mandamus lawsuits for unlawfully withholding or delaying the release of electronic kites, administrative records, and incident reports. In landmark cases such as State ex rel. Mobley v. Ohio Dept. of Rehab. & Corr. and State ex rel. Adkins v. Lebanon Corr. Inst., the court ordered prison officials to turn over electronic communication records and mandated that the state pay maximum statutory damages ($1,000) and court costs for unreasonable delays.
Statutory Exemptions: While general administrative kites and staff communications can be compelled via public records lawsuits, ODRC frequently invokes R.C. 5120.21, which exempts specific inmate medical records, mental health protocols, and personal supervision files from general public disclosure.
2. Litigation Specific to the Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW)
When lawsuits are filed regarding events at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, legal actions are typically brought against the ODRC Director, the ORW Warden, or specific records custodians in their official capacities rather than the physical prison facility itself.
MY QUESTIONS FOR ANY LAWYERS EXPERIENCED IN SUING ODRC FOR PUBLIC RECORDS:
How much is your retainer?
Which lawsuits have you successfully won?
How much to write an "Intent to Sue" letter?
IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW WHO A PERSON REALLY IS
Mackenzie's messages reveal who she is.
Will she truly change over these years? I hope so.
Or will she continue to play dumb, blame her victims, and come out of prison even more dangerous?
Daniel 5:5
Suddenly the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall, near the lampstand in the royal palace. The king watched the hand as it wrote.
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Here's "EP 2: Nolan Wells dispatch audio - July 4th, 5th & 6th. Runaround, Search, Rumors, Recovery, Threats" on YouTube explaining all the below-linked raw audio files from Mississippi dispatch feeds: https://youtu.be/GWMeZkdmdoo
Nolan Wells case: Download raw dispatch audio - July 4th, 5th & 6th. Runaround, Search, Rumors, Recovery, Threats www.patreon.com/PaulaMooney/posts/164095417/
"The people from the signal 80 from earlier tonight are harassing these people on the boat. They believe that they have connections to this missing juvenile."
As of this writing, although I sent a $50 check--as they demanded, since they won't take credit or debit cards online nor over the phone--to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources by UPS Next Day Air Saver overnight (adding an additional $111 on to my cost), I still have not received the GPS data evidence from the boat that took Nolan Wells from the El Camino Real Road dock to Horn Island.
So stay tuned and follow me on YouTube, Facebook, and Patreon to find that PDF hopefully on the way soon.
In the meantime, above-linkd are the raw audio files from public resources form the archives of Broadcastify (I pay for the premium version to access the archives) and from CrimeRadar, surrounding July 4, 2026 through the morning of July 6, 2026--crucial days during the search & recovery.
These are publicly available records, I've just taken the days and days to dig through so many hours of audio to pull out the snippets and redact them for YouTube above, which I believe are related to Nolan's case.
As for the raw files, do not use them to harass, dox, threaten, or harm anyone. I will not be held responsible for what you do with these audio files, for information purposes only.
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⬇️ Video ⬇️ "Overkill!" 84 JAIL PHONE CALLS:
Ohio #Costco killer says surveillance video will free him. Christian Bryant case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIJm8...
His mom goes off on him in the 1st call, but tells him how much she loves him briefly during the ending call.
#ChristianBryant
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