Chapter 1: The Rise of Dammit Boy

In 2017, an internet personality known as Dammit Boy, born Pedro Ruiz III, cultivated a digital following alongside his girlfriend, Mona Lisa. They operated a family-oriented YouTube channel that featured vlogs, pranks, and other lighthearted content aimed at younger viewers. However, Dammit Boy sought to shift away from this wholesome image. He aimed to attract a different demographic—one that craved adrenaline and daring stunts.

This shift in focus led to the creation of a second YouTube channel intended for a more adventurous audience. The inaugural video for this new venture would be nothing short of sensational: a stunt designed to go viral, involving a trick with a bullet-stopping book.

The concept was deceptively simple but fundamentally flawed. The plan was for Dammit Boy to shield himself with a thick book while Mona Lisa shot a gun at him, believing the book would absorb the bullet's impact and leave him unharmed. However, there were critical oversights. The chosen book—a mere encyclopedia—was hardly adequate protection against a bullet, especially considering the weapon involved: a .50 caliber Desert Eagle, notorious for its formidable power.

Mona Lisa expressed her reservations about the stunt, revealing her discomfort on social media, asserting that the idea originated with Dammit Boy. Despite her concerns, he continued to pressure her, even conducting reckless tests to validate the book's supposed protective qualities. Ultimately, perhaps due to the allure of fame, Mona Lisa conceded.

On the day of the stunt, cameras recorded the tense atmosphere as approximately 30 people, including their young daughter, gathered to witness the spectacle. Dammit Boy, fully aware of the risks, ominously remarked, "I'm pretty much ready to go to heaven right now. If I die, I'll be ready for Jesus."

With trembling hands, Mona Lisa loaded the Desert Eagle, while Dammit Boy marked the spot on the book where the bullet was meant to strike. He stood there, a human target with an insufficient shield. As she aimed, the world held its breath.

The deafening gunshot shattered the silence, followed by a heavy stillness that was only interrupted by the gasps of horrified spectators. A moment of realization struck as Dammit Boy looked down, horror etched on his face—the bullet had penetrated the book with ease, striking him in the chest.

Panic erupted. Mona Lisa, frantic and aware of the gravity of the situation, called 911. Tragically, assistance arrived too late; the .50 caliber bullet had caused a fatal injury. Dammit Boy's quest for online fame ended in devastating loss.

The aftermath of this tragedy was marked by sorrow and bewilderment. What was once an eager audience prepared for entertainment now grappled with the consequences of a reckless stunt that turned deadly. Authorities questioned Mona Lisa, who faced charges related to the incident and was ultimately sentenced to six months in prison, with part of that time spent under house arrest. Their surviving family, including their young daughter, was left to navigate a life shattered by loss.

The tragic events surrounding Dammit Boy serve as a sobering reminder of the perils of prioritizing online fame over safety. They underscore the responsibility that content creators bear for both their audience and themselves. The pursuit of viral recognition should never come at the expense of human life.

This video discusses the unfortunate incident involving Dammit Boy and how a planned stunt turned deadly, shedding light on the risks involved in extreme pranks.

Chapter 2: The Legal and Emotional Fallout

In this video, a Minnesota YouTube star recounts the tragic events leading to the fatal shooting of her boyfriend during a prank, emphasizing the dire consequences of such reckless behavior.