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{{Infobox_controversy
| name = Turkey Tom
| real_name = Thomas Larry Hanson
| aliases = TomDark, NotATurkey, TomDarkLive, AnonBirdd
| age = Early-mid 20s
| country = United States (Texas/Maine)
| platforms = YouTube, Twitter, Discord, Kiwi Farms
| subscribers = ~1.6 million (main channel)
| controversy_date = January 2026
| allegations_by = Two former partners ("Sacramento89", "Left for Dead"/Katie)
| allegation_platform = Kiwi Farms
| status = '''PENDING RESPONSE''' - No public statement issued
}}

'''Turkey Tom''' is a YouTube commentary creator with approximately 1.6 million subscribers, known for producing video essays covering internet drama, "lolcows," and online controversies. In January 2026, two of his former romantic partners posted allegations on Kiwi Farms concerning his behavior during their relationships, sparking significant discussion within the online commentary community.

'''Note:''' As of the date of this article, Turkey Tom has not publicly responded to these allegations. This article documents the claims made and the evidence presented, along with analytical commentary from various YouTube coverage of the situation.

== Background ==

Turkey Tom operates two YouTube channels: his main channel featuring longer-form video essays on internet personalities and controversies, and a secondary channel called "Tom Dark" for more news-focused content. He has been active in the YouTube commentary space for several years and has covered numerous internet figures and dramas.

According to the Kiwi Farms thread, Turkey Tom has an existing page on the site that he reportedly checked frequently, with one accuser noting it "was always his number one search Safari thing that pops up on iPhone."<ref name="sacramento_opening">Sacramento89's opening Kiwi Farms post</ref>

=== Known Accounts ===

* '''YouTube (Main):''' Turkey Tom (~1.6M subscribers)
* '''YouTube (Secondary):''' Tom Dark
* '''Twitter:''' Active presence
* '''Kiwi Farms:''' Documented thread at kiwifarms.st

== The Allegations ==

The allegations emerged in January 2026 when two women who claimed to have dated Turkey Tom posted on Kiwi Farms. The first poster, using the username "Sacramento89," initiated the thread after reportedly contacting site owner Joshua Moon to obtain posting access. A second accuser, using the username "Left for Dead" (identified as "Katie" or "Clorox Katie" on Instagram), joined shortly after.

=== Primary Accusers ===

'''Sacramento89:''' Claims to have dated Turkey Tom for approximately seven months after meeting him on Tinder. She describes herself as "not super into internet stuff" and claims she did not initially know about his YouTube career.<ref name="sacramento_opening"/>

'''Left for Dead (Katie):''' Claims to have had a shorter relationship with Turkey Tom, describing it as a "two-month fling." She states she was flown out to meet him and documented various aspects of their encounters.<ref name="katie_posts">Left for Dead's Kiwi Farms posts</ref>

=== Summary of Allegations ===

The primary allegations, as catalogued across the Kiwi Farms thread and subsequent YouTube coverage, include:

# '''Recording without consent:''' Both accusers allege that Turkey Tom would film sexual encounters without asking permission first, with Sacramento stating he "wouldn't ask before and proceeded to take his phone out mid-sexual activity to film."<ref name="quintheo">Quintheo YouTube video coverage</ref>

# '''Physically aggressive behavior during sex:''' Both accusers describe rough sexual encounters involving choking and hitting. Katie posted photos showing bruising on her face, which she attributed to these encounters.<ref name="bruise_photos">Photos posted by Left for Dead on Kiwi Farms</ref>

# '''"Just in case" folder:''' Sacramento alleges that Turkey Tom maintained a folder on his computer containing "voice memos or calls from his exes to blackmail them with in case they ever say something about him." She clarified this was described to her as containing "phone calls and texts" rather than sexual recordings.<ref name="jic_folder">Sacramento's posts regarding the folder</ref>

# '''Association with "age play" community:''' Sacramento alleges that Turkey Tom sent explicit photos to and met with a woman named "Ellie" (username "creepy hoarder") who was allegedly involved in age play and "lolicon" content. Evidence presented includes photos of them together after Turkey Tom allegedly flew her out and paid for a hotel, despite initially claiming he "was too weirded out and went back home."<ref name="ellie">Evidence regarding Ellie presented on Kiwi Farms</ref>

# '''Comments about appearance:''' Sacramento alleges that Turkey Tom told her she "looked around 15" during one of their first dates, and that he made similar comments to Katie.<ref name="appearance_comments">Sacramento's posts regarding comments about appearance</ref>

== Evidence Presented ==

=== Verified Elements ===

The following elements appear to have been verified or corroborated:

* '''Identity confirmation:''' Kiwi Farms site owner Joshua Moon confirmed the identities of the posters, with Sacramento providing a photo showing proof she was in a relationship with Turkey Tom.<ref name="null_confirmation">Joshua Moon's verification posts</ref>

* '''Text message screenshots:''' Multiple screenshots of text conversations were provided, showing discussions about:
** Turkey Tom's distress about potential nude photo leaks from a hacked ex-girlfriend
** Conversations acknowledging rough sexual encounters and resulting physical discomfort
** A conversation where Sacramento mentions bleeding after sex, with Turkey Tom responding "Well, if you don't want to have as much sex, we don't got to"<ref name="text_evidence">Text message screenshots posted on Kiwi Farms</ref>

* '''Bruise photographs:''' Katie posted multiple photographs with timestamps showing bruising on her face after visiting Turkey Tom.<ref name="bruise_photos"/>

* '''Audio recordings:''' Katie posted audio recordings of phone conversations with Turkey Tom, including one where he discusses "night rape" (interpreted by some commentators as references to consensual non-consent roleplay).<ref name="audio_recordings">Audio files posted to Kiwi Farms media section</ref>

* '''Photos with Ellie:''' Evidence was presented showing Turkey Tom did meet with the "age play" associated individual, contradicting his claimed account to Sacramento that he "was too weirded out and went back home."<ref name="ellie"/>

=== Third-Party Corroboration ===

Sacramento provided a statement from a friend/roommate who wrote: "Sacramento shared with me one evening that during sexual transactions with Thomas, she would vocally exclaim that he was being too aggressive and that he was hurting her and that he would disregard what she was saying and proceed to engage with the transaction even after she pleaded for him to stop because she was in pain."<ref name="friend_statement">Roommate's written statement posted by Sacramento</ref>

This statement represents the most serious allegation, as YouTuber SlyBoy noted: "This is by far the strongest claim of this entire bunch. Because if that's true, that's among the most important things for us to nail down the authenticity of."<ref name="slyboy">SlyBoy YouTube video coverage</ref>

== Analytical Commentary ==

=== Points Raised by Commentators ===

Several YouTube commentators who covered the controversy noted inconsistencies and raised questions about the allegations:

'''Regarding the Tinder screenshot:'''
Sacramento provided a screenshot of her Tinder match with Turkey Tom, but claimed she didn't know who he was at the time. As SlyBoy noted: "She didn't know who he was, but she screenshotted him the second they matched on Tinder... The only reason you screenshot that is if it's like a notable thing that you want to post somewhere."<ref name="slyboy"/>

'''Regarding consent and communication:'''
Multiple commentators noted the ambiguity around consent in the allegations. Quintheo observed: "If you are continually having consensual sex with somebody and you're not happy with some of the things that are happening, you can speak with that person and try differently. There are no allegations about him forcing himself onto these women."<ref name="quintheo"/>

Sacramento herself stated at various points: "I'm not alleging anything illegal," and also described their encounters as "rape play" and "CNC" (consensual non-consent), which by definition involves prior consent.<ref name="cnc_discussion">Discussion of CNC terminology on Kiwi Farms</ref>

'''Regarding the friend's statement:'''
SlyBoy specifically highlighted that the most serious allegation—that Sacramento "pleaded for him to stop" and he continued—came from a third-party statement rather than Sacramento directly, and was not followed up on in interviews: "In the interview, the interviewer does not bring up this specific claim to Sacramento. And I don't know why the [ __ ] not. This is by far the strongest claim."<ref name="slyboy"/>

'''Regarding Katie's credibility:'''
Nicholas DeOreo's coverage noted that Katie posted extensive content that many considered irrelevant or even contradictory, including:
* Text messages with friends praising Turkey Tom's sexual attributes
* Social media posts stating she was "letting it happen because I want him to date me"
* Admission that she has BPD and was recording conversations because her friend "thought I was a victim from the jump"<ref name="nick_stream">Nicholas DeOreo stream coverage</ref>

=== Frivolous Elements ===

Commentators noted that the allegations thread became bogged down with irrelevant details that detracted from the more serious claims. SlyBoy specifically called out discussions of:
* Whether Turkey Tom is bisexual
* What music he listens to
* Whether he said negative things about fellow YouTubers
* His hygiene habits and messy room<ref name="slyboy"/>

As Nicholas DeOreo stated: "There's like one screenshot, 70 messages that don't matter... this is what I'm talking about."<ref name="nick_stream"/>

== Legal Considerations ==

Sacramento claimed to have been in contact with a lawyer regarding the allegations. Quintheo's coverage noted that non-consensual recording during sexual encounters is illegal in most US jurisdictions, particularly in two-party consent states: "Non-consensual recording of someone in a sexual encounter is a no-go. It's especially illegal in places like California, Florida, Massachusetts... and that can lead into it potentially being a felony."<ref name="quintheo"/>

However, Sacramento also stated on the thread: "I'm not alleging anything illegal," creating ambiguity about whether she believes criminal conduct occurred.<ref name="sacramento_legal">Sacramento's statements regarding legality</ref>

== Response ==

As of the creation of this article, Turkey Tom has not issued any public statement regarding these allegations. Multiple commentators expressed that he would need to address specific claims:

SlyBoy stated: "If he were to do so, I would demand that that statement come with some pretty strong explicit statements in return. Meaning, not generic platitudes kind of smoothing the situation over, but repudiation of specific claims."<ref name="slyboy"/>

Nicholas DeOreo identified three things that would require clear response: "Age play. If he's into age play, that's a non-starter... Domestic violence... Recording without consent. If he's recording without consent, complete non-starter."<ref name="nick_stream"/>

== References ==
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== External Links ==

* [https://kiwifarms.st/threads/turkey-tom-tomdark-notaturkey-tomdarklive-anonbirdd-thomas-larry-hanson.205006/ Kiwi Farms Thread]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJGlMaNgdfE Quintheo's Coverage]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVMV9QFF7bU SlyBoy's Coverage]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvBXap26f88 Nicholas DeOreo Stream]

== See Also ==

* [[YouTube Commentary Community]]
* [[Kiwi Farms Allegations]]
* [[Online Controversy Documentation]]

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