Let's ignore that east/west coast slip hey? I must have been upside down while looking at the map. 😂

@smileyshani2252

Жыл бұрын

Lmao being from LA (family not too far from the Forum) and going to college in Orange County, when I heard “Long Island” I thought “that’s a helluva drive…”

@CarRant

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha hey man, we still love you. 🤣 just took us by surprise is all.

@Kiiraku

Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video on Peter Lundin from Denmark, i think it would be interesting, though it might just be me

@solarose7820

Жыл бұрын

Hi!!! Can you cover the Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès’s case please? :)

@demonzanddollz1605

Жыл бұрын

I was a bit confused for a second. Lol

Kudos to Elaine and Jack for being observant for weird behavior. Their report to the police brought closure to the surviving family members. RIP Denise.

@IsabelB1976

Жыл бұрын

for sure! if it wasnt for them he may never have been caught or justice for the family!

@nicoleshepherds9369

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@onibabapapa2659

Жыл бұрын

this time it did good, however while listening i couldnt help but think how weird and even snoopy it was to write down a license plate and let it be checked just because the van seemed "out of place"

@not_you_i_dont_even_know_you

Жыл бұрын

@@onibabapapa2659 Was thinking the same thing. Don't just call the cops because you don't like someone. Mind your own business.

@sukirinaa

Жыл бұрын

@@not_you_i_dont_even_know_you There is nothing wrong with reporting something suspicious. Dude had a moving truck 6 months after he supposedly moved. What harm comes from reporting something? It's not like they had it out for him. If they had minded their own business then none of this would've happen. Remember people if you see something suspicious no harm comes from just simply reporting it. Never be afraid to do such a thing. As long as it isn't racially motivated or simply because of your own personal prejudice then don't be afraid to report suspicious activity.

You know, if you ever get sick of doing crime stories, you could have a stellar career writing for tourism boards!

@posca101

Жыл бұрын

Side hustle woooo

@jillreyerma7592

Жыл бұрын

Fr he really makes me want to visit all of the places in these videos.

@pablodelsegundo9502

Жыл бұрын

lol, I doubt that pays better than what his engineering credentials could pull.

@cap-lock9432

Жыл бұрын

@@GhostRider-eq3ki ROFL

@GhostRider-eq3ki

Жыл бұрын

@@cap-lock9432 LOL ya right Mike is epic but what happens if the sun hits his skin !

You should start doing 90s cases more often cause we don’t see that around on this channel much and the cases can get very unique, unexpected or interesting!

@CoffeehouseCrime

Жыл бұрын

I'm a huge synthwave fan. Would love to do a series of 80's cases with that sort of music and call it the synthwave series sometime!

@X_A_V_I_E_R_9_9

Жыл бұрын

@@CoffeehouseCrime There are 5 cases I would love you to do Adrian if you can you don’t have to but It would mean a lot if you do Joann Katrinak: Victim 1994 Laci Peterson: Victim 2002 Devin Guzman: Victim 2000 Dylan Redwine: Victim 2021 Doug Mouser: Murderer 1999 Now I know that Laci, Devon and Dylan’s cases are in the 2000s and 2020s but I would like you to do them although they have nothing to do with the 90s TY 🙏❤️

@mavisgriffithd7704

Жыл бұрын

You can watch Brief Case or crime reel for older cases...just saying

@jameshughes525

Жыл бұрын

I was a '90s teenager and can confidently say I wouldn't want to be alive at that age during any other decade

@spicybrown75

Жыл бұрын

@@X_A_V_I_E_R_9_9 yes, Brief Case does older cases.

Your honor, Jon might've murdered Denise, but there is no evidence that he had caused damage to her shoes

@khalilrazak6486

Жыл бұрын

Fortunately the lawyers didn't have much to work with because of the overwhelming evidence.

@1mol831

Жыл бұрын

@@khalilrazak6486 well even if they have stuff to work with as long as the murder charge is proven there is no reason why he doesn’t get charged for that crime.

@lynnehuff7059

Жыл бұрын

That got to me too.

@marilynwillett804

Жыл бұрын

Can you believe it?

@ckuriakon1079

Жыл бұрын

His attorneys were trying to remove the capital murder charge. Capital murder requires aggravated circumstances such as kidnapping or rape. If they can create doubt about those two things, their client could get a life sentence instead of the death penalty.

He was convicted of murder and was sentenced to death in the early 90s, yet he still sits on death row today. That’s a broken system if I ever heard of one.

@WakeyWakeyEggsandBakey

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Im not always a fan of the DP but sometimes... it's the only fair sentence. However, in most cases, i find it to be cruel and unusual punishment to leave inmates on death row for decades. Not to mention the cost to the taxpayer.

@lisavanderpump7475

Жыл бұрын

Ya death row is a joke

@gordonaliasme1104

Жыл бұрын

They should clear the backlog !

@shamikeatley4760

Жыл бұрын

AMEN to tht...!!~how is tht justice..!?~he is still alive living his life...it may b in prison...but he still gets to tlk w his family & hang w pple....denise doesn't... RIP Denise... may u fly high above..!

@jujulionesselsa1416

Жыл бұрын

@@shamikeatley4760 Absolutely agree 👍.

What should have been a fun night out turned into tragedy, it's heartbreaking. R.I.P Denise.

@marilynwillett804

Жыл бұрын

In my day the male usually drove the girl home, it was safer.

This guy was a friend of my aunts, even went out with her a few times and had been to my house when I was a young child. Just to imagine how close to danger we all can be at any moment can be terrifying.

@nathancarr5437

Жыл бұрын

Don’t spend your 5 likes all at once lol. What a stupid thing to lie about 🙄

@TheoRae8289

Жыл бұрын

holy shit.

@Kwesi-Nimako

Жыл бұрын

Mercy!

@warweaponx6629

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Your aunt coulda ended up in the freezer. Scary stuff

@mk1r449

Жыл бұрын

Insane...thank GOD nothing happened to you or your family!!!!!😴🥃

I can't imagine how the parents cope after this. Losing a child is hard enough but to know they died such a horrific death and were stored away in a freezer all this while? I'm at a loss for words. Hope they heal.

@aurevoiralex

Жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the very same thing; those poor, poor parents... knowing your baby's not coming back, and not only that, she was tortured and raped. I'd lose my mind. 😩

@cougar2013

Жыл бұрын

Hope homeboy gets a nice taste of electric current right between the eyes. Should be streamed for everyone to see.

@blobster91

Жыл бұрын

@@cougar2013 yeah I agree. You'd have to be completely rotten and far from human to do that to another person. Hope he suffers.

@extremecoolguyyy

Жыл бұрын

I know right, I almost cried thinking about her poor parents over all those years.. I imagine they would of still have some sliver of hope that maybe she ran away and might come home again. Then to have your worst fear confirmed and she died after being tortured. Hope Denise rests in peace and my heart goes out to her loved ones and friends.

@markmike7933

Жыл бұрын

I hope they find a way. There's no words...

The title reminds me of a child murder that occurred in my town back in 2003. Here's an excerpt from the newspaper: "When police found her body Thursday evening -- crammed into a picnic cooler, wrapped and sealed in three garbage bags and stuffed in a trash can -- it weighed 11.5 pounds. That's barely one-third the weight of a normally developed child, said county Coroner Robert Bowers, who described Kristen's physical development as closer to a child less than half her age. "This child was literally neglected to death," Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi said. "There isn't any question, this is one of the most heinous cases ever seen in this county." The child's parents -- Janet Crawford, 35, and James Tatar, 41, of Parks -- were arrested and charged with homicide." It's quite the story. Sad. Incredibly disturbing. ... So I say it's a prime candidate for an upload. If interested...there are dozens of articles about it. KZread won't let me post a link but it should be easy enough to find based off the names of the parents..er.. I mean, monsters.

@PoptartParasol

Жыл бұрын

11.5 POUNDS?! Oh my gosh that's making me cry, how old was that baby? (Sorry for asking. But my internet is horrible and I can't search it up)

@null-yp6gs

Жыл бұрын

@@PoptartParasol the child was 4 years old :(

@Heyhunniesbuffytimmons8513

Жыл бұрын

@@null-yp6gs wow

@EdurtreG

Жыл бұрын

Like the monster-mother in South Germany that kept her daughter locked up since her birth 8 years earlier. Hungering her to death while going to the pub herself, leading a perfectly normal life on the outside: people did not even know she had a child. The girl succumbed, and her stomach was filled with her own hair. Hearing all that made a part of me die that day. Around 1990.

@leejohnson1810

Жыл бұрын

@coffeehousecrime .... would like to see you do a video about this one.

Oh my gosh - defense lawyers saying we have no problem with the fact he killed her, but no way, her shoes were already that scuffed or whatever!! Wow, I've always found the court system incomprehensible but that one has me floored.

@garethgobulcoque8668

Жыл бұрын

Odds are the defense lawyers flat out told the defendant he should agree to plead guilty so they can try to negotiate a lighter sentence eg. take the death penalty off the table. That said, the defendant can choose to go to trial against his lawyer's advice and the lawyer has to try to defend their client. In this case the evidence for murder was so irrefutable that the defense chose to try to dispute some of the aggravating factors like kidnapping and sexual assault to try to lessen the potential sentence that way. It's not an enviable job, but somebody has to do it so the conviction doesn't get overturned on appeal.

@Rosterized

Жыл бұрын

the way defense lawyers throw their own morals and ethics into the wind when lying for their client / making up insane theories to why they are innocent is honestly admirable lol. Being a sociopath must be one of the top qualities in a really good defense lawyer, I dont know how else they can do it

It's always frustrating hearing innocent people being robbed of their life by disgusting individuals. I'm glad that John will never be apart of society again. What happened to Denise was horrifying and undeserved.

Thank goodness for the vigilent couple who reported their concerns ... what a nightmare for the young woman and her loved ones 💔 This channel is so professional in its research, presentation and clarity. Thank you Adrian 🙏🌠

It is just beautiful how you always finish your stories highlighting the victim and their loss. 🙏

@Zorayah

Жыл бұрын

It's a nice touch but quite a shame he mentions her studying and wanting a career, and yet in the end reduces her down to a lost potential wife and mother. That part feels insincere.

@Ivan-qw4sd

Жыл бұрын

@@Zorayah hello

I could not imagine what these parents had to endure. Thank you for posting this. So sad that this young girl never got to really start her adult life.

@dr2040

Жыл бұрын

It was terrible for the parents . Thank god we had the best chief of police Dave Snowden to help them.

Gosh, I used to drive on that 73 Freeway and I’d see that giant banner on the side of an apartment building facing the freeway, saying “Have you seen her?” And a photo of her. I used to look at her face and memorized her name hoping one day I might see her or someone would find her alive, although I knew it would be a small chance given how long she’d been missing. Then one day while watching news, her body was found in that rental truck. My heart sank. Left me feeling so sad for her family, friends and community. Afterwards, as I traveled that same freeway her banner was now gone and I’d say a prayer that she didn’t suffer for too long.💔

Had a Pavlovian experience yesterday while dining at Panera bread I heard the coffeehouse bell chime I reached for my phone to watch another great video of coffee house crime!!!

Oh, I grew up in this area. Honestly things like this happen very often. The canyons around this area have many legends attached to them and unfortunately many people go missing and are murdered often. If you want a good rabbit hole to go down, look up the legends that surround this area. Thanks for the video and I love your channel.

@BeeHind

Жыл бұрын

@@pamspencer5733 That's because you were in newport lol, that's not a socal trait.

@pandora-is-here

Жыл бұрын

I live next to Laguna canyon 23 years….. may I ask what legends?….

@flynnlivescmd

Жыл бұрын

O.P. is the killer duuuuuh!

@closetculture3025

Жыл бұрын

@@pandora-is-here So I grew up in Lake Forest, by Holy Jim Canyon and Trabuco Canyon, at the foot of Saddleback Mountain. The legends there are of Black Star canyon being filled with Satanists and apparently it was owned by a rancher who went insane. There is apparently a cult that lives there and the church that is up the road from Black Star is where they congregated. Tons of old wealth being crazy and murdering each other. Homeless people who have disappeared to live out in the woods there. Of course you have a bunch of murders and disappearances. Again, Satanists who have killed people and doing occultist stuff out in the woods. Now this isn't far fetched to me because I'm Pagan and I've done spells and stuff out there myself. I think I remember hearing about maybe some sort of chupacabra creature roaming around, but that was years ago. Just the list goes on, especially with rumors of Satanism and murder. These are just some if the things I grew up with and, again, they are just legends. I've been thinking about doing some research to see if any of it holds water, but it gave growing up there a bit of a dark fairy tale vibe for me and it holds a bit of that even when I visit today.

@lynnehuff7059

Жыл бұрын

I grew up in La Canada, in the county next to Orange County (L. A. ). I don't doubt you, I just don't know of the legends. Interesting.

What a gruesome case, she must have been terrified that night. Another example of how randomly crossing paths with a maniac can be fatal; she was just unlucky that night.

One that's from my town, I love that you really cover stories from all over the world and you show such empathy and respect toward the victims. Thank you for this.

Thank you for this one! I worked with her father when she was missing! I had her missing flyer in my vehicle & sent flyers to friends all over the US. So tragic! It is just horrific what happened to her!! I pray her parents are okay! Thank you again!

So many people who commit murder and violent acts display warning signs in their youth, that is why mental health intervention is so important at a young age, it not may not only save their own life but others as well. Sadly, many teachers are not given the resources or tools to help.

@binxwaxcap7832

Жыл бұрын

1) that's a psychiatrists job, not a teachers job and 2) There is no amount of interventions that will stop someone from becoming a serial killer or murderer.... You can't fix something like that.

@janewilson2421

Жыл бұрын

I disagree.. if someone had intervened in this man's life when he was young...taking him away from his mom thinks would probably be different...some psychos are born but most are created by childhood abuse....another example of how dangerous religion can be..

@Ichneumonxx

Жыл бұрын

Well, it's clear in this case the mother was actually exacerbating the warning signs with her purity obsession instead of just letting kids be kids. I think this guy was a lost case from the get go. He wouldn't receive any psychiatric care, except for that of a priest, who would stand by his mother. Some people shouldn't be parents.

@A.a.319

Жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter if people tell someone of these signs. Police and government always say, " we can't do something if nothing's been done" that's how people who are stalked and murdered. "No crime has been committed" until she's murdered. They say threatening to kill someone is a crime but the police say, "they could have just been venting, I can't do anything unless they act". So how would we ever stop murder before it happens? They say blaming the person before it happens only tells them what they are earlier and makes them feel they have no other choice 🙄😑. I guess it's like telling someone they're a werewolf before they turn. How would you feel? I don't know how I'd react if I was told I show signs of being a future killer. I would like to think I'd except help from the people telling me so I don't become a killer. But would a real killer feel that way or trapped and restricted? Crazy world. Can't stop kills because we can't predict them, and if we could we can't stop it because it's accusing before anything actually happened so no crime was committed.

@anxsie

Жыл бұрын

@@binxwaxcap7832 It can be helpful that teachers are aware of the signs, to be able to refer THE PARENTS of children to a psychiatrist, a lot of parent's aren't educated appropriately to know themselves, within the education system having informed teachers can bring intervention. I personally don't agree at all, that no amount of intervention can stop someone from becoming a murderer or serial killer, unless they truly are biologically a psychopath, but there's also a debate about nature vs nurture and there's plenty of psychiatric research to support the nurture aspects influence for that too. Would this guy have turned out this way if he didn't grow up in this environment and someone had intervened? Potentially, but I'd rather educated teachers or at least some school staff who can pick up on signs and bring it to the parents attention so they can be evaluated by a psychiatrist so they are aware of these behaviours/traits and can address them. School is a major part of the majority of kids development in a lot more ways than just educating them and could be more capable of having more positive influences on a child's upbringing, if the appropriate training and resources are provided to address these sooner. But the attitude to leave it to the family and social services to recognise and handle alone hasn't exactly been reliable.

This case hits close to home, as I was born and raised in Newport Beach and went to the same school as Denise. Her murderer is sick...

I'm not trying to be mean, but I think it's a tad old fashioned to judge a woman's lost potential by whether or not she got to become a wife, mother or grandmother. She could have been any of that, or none of it and so much more. It's tough to quantify a lost life of potential. It's just so, so sad.

I’m not sure if his mum was still alive when he was sentenced or when the information about his upbringing came out, but in cases like this where the parents actions have clearly messed up their kids, I feel the parents themselves should face legal action - possibly manslaughter/second degree murder. His mum definitely played a big part in this case. RIP Denise.

@Grnfinger

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. The mother has a large amount of responsibility.

@Roasty420

Жыл бұрын

I mean that’s how most serial killers became serial killers. Richard Ramirez was influenced by his older brother into a life of drugs and street life. Poverty made forced his hand into a path of hatred and hopelessness. Dahmer was influenced by his fathers hatred towards sex workers and the way his mother dressed. And this one lady, who had gained trust issues became a killer, as everyone she trusted had betrayed her and used her for personal gain. Honestly, the human race needs to do better. Abusing children and teenagers is awful and someone who isn’t even fully grown shouldn’t have to fight for survival.

@nerfworthy218

Жыл бұрын

I don't totally agree with this, because one's choices define who they are, not necessarily their upbringing. I unfortunately heard a lot of parallels between John's upbringing and my own. However, I was able to make the choice to pull myself out of a dark path. He wasn't.

@Jexxa.

Жыл бұрын

@@nerfworthy218 a person's upbringing has an absolutely ginormous impact on who they become as an adult. Abuse literally causes brain damage, which is essentially what mental illness is. Just because you were able to be okay enough to not become a serial killer doesn't mean that others were able to do the same. It depends on how damaged their brains become from the abuse. In this case his mom is a very very large factor for his actions. He still deserves to pay the price for what he did obviously, but what happened to him played a big role in his brain being so messed up.

@potterhead338

Жыл бұрын

@@nerfworthy218 we had friends that had 5 children and they were the parents everyone wish they had. All kids turned out great but one and she helped lure someone out to be murdered. There was nothing that caused her to be that way but her own choices. Sometimes people are just evil.

I really would appreciate you paying Malaysia a figurative visit and cover the case of Nurin Jazlin Jazimin, whose mysterious disappearance created the Nurin Alert, Malaysia's version of the Amber Alert. I do hope to see the case covered on your channel eventually, so that interest in her disappearance can be reignited, and maybe for investigations to continue.

@melessawang

Жыл бұрын

trueee

@elishh8173

Жыл бұрын

He doesn't ever VISIT countries he reports about, he reads about cases on Internet and does these videos for KZread money only. Sorry to disappoint you but all these youtube true crime celebs only do this for money. They don't help anyone. Hope your friends case will be solved.

@posca101

Жыл бұрын

Eli I don't think that's correct at all. They're reporting stories. They're not trained investigators. Whaaat

@trapgoz

Жыл бұрын

@@elishh8173 some people genuinely care lol but for the most part yeah

@rebelforger5664

Жыл бұрын

@@elishh8173 Actually I was talking about him 'visiting' the country figuratively. Just like how every video starts with us 'going' to different states and countries to investigate cases.

I think you meant to say the “West Coast, in California” bcuz California doesn’t have an “East Coast”. I am very familiar with this case, but when you cover familiar cases, you give so much more detail, and things that were unknown about it. You do an excellent job with your channel. ❤️ Denise was born just 3 months AFTER me, and barely got to live.

@Matthew-Anthony

Жыл бұрын

How old are you?

@Ivan-qw4sd

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

@Matthew-Anthony

Жыл бұрын

@@Ivan-qw4sdHi. ʕᴖᴥᴖ ʔ•́っ

This is such a tragic story. He must have pretended to be a cop, taking her in for drunken driving. That's why she didn't protest being taken. May her soul rest in peace. I don't know how her family will get the strength to face her loss, given that so many painful and sordid details emerged of her last moments on earth. This guy is such a sick, horrid person. I request you to please consider covering the case of Nirbhaya which happened in New Delhi, India. It forced the government to change laws regarding sa

@carlagraham9109

Жыл бұрын

I suspect it was more a case of being offered a ride after getting a flat tire on the freeway. That has happened to me. You really don't have a lot of options in that case.

@d_dpo

Жыл бұрын

@@carlagraham9109 You're right. This could be the case. My thought about the fake cop thing was mostly because her hands were cuffed behind her back when found. Your guess is just as possible and he could have done the handcuffing later. I just feel so sorry for her family. Learning this is how one's loved one passed away is so painful. She must have been so scared in her last moments. She was only 23. Her whole life ahead of her

@SH-to8sh

Жыл бұрын

@@d_dpo yeah but that wouldn't explain the flat tires

@d_dpo

Жыл бұрын

@@SH-to8sh yea that's true

Hey Adrian! A good video as always🙌🏼 i want to recommend a very strange case from Puerto Rico (My hometown) of a woman named Ana Cacho. Her son “Lorenzo” was murdered in a very suspicious manner in his bedroom and to this day I believe the case has never been solved a suspect who they called “El manco” (The handicap) was tried for his murder but if i recall correctly was found innocent and it is believed that Ana may have been the one to do it. It was a very famous case about a decade ago (or longer) and i still think about how strange everything was. Do you think you could cover it? I have actually not seen anything going into full detail about the case

Best storyteller on KZread right here.

@thyjuliette

Жыл бұрын

MrBallen is by far the best. Then, Mike from That Chapter ranks second. Adrian is surely number 3.

@truechamp3404

Жыл бұрын

​​@@thyjuliette adrian is first for me. The chapter is kinda dull at times. Ballen's storytelling is the least.

@truechamp3404

Жыл бұрын

​@@thyjuliette adrian's take on the cases and how he tells the story as well as showing compassion towards the victim is a very different take than other storytellers on youtube. Also, his pacing is interesting as well and the videos are well edited. To say he is third is understatement.

Even though I have seen this case about Denise before I am always thankful how you talk about the victim! This poor girl was so young (younger than me) and had so much to live for.... RIP Denise 💕

The description of John's childhood was one of the sickest, most broken ive ever heard.

@nicoleshepherds9369

Жыл бұрын

There are really a huge amount more. Lots more sicker.

@bencheshire

Жыл бұрын

@@nicoleshepherds9369 I expected this reply. Yes im aware.

@Sneaky_Snek

Жыл бұрын

@@nicoleshepherds9369 yeah it's like when someone saying they had a really bad day and you tell them that they shouldn't feel that way cuz someone has it worse

@12Prophet

Жыл бұрын

Sad part is there's far worse homes than that out there.. :/

@angelasmithson5291

Жыл бұрын

His mother was a very cruel and callous woman treating her kids that way but it doesn't mean you should do cruel evil things to innocent people!!🙁

Excited to catch another coffeehouse crime video early - thanks Adrian!

This story infuriated me when I saw her poor parents & their pain 15 or so years ago on forensic files. So sad.

@laurabustos6560

Жыл бұрын

old school forensic files rocked!!!👍✌️

@vickil3256

Жыл бұрын

@@laurabustos6560 Agreed!!!

@judibiggerstaff8054

Жыл бұрын

His poor parents? His mother sounds a monster.

@rodrigodasilva7862

Жыл бұрын

@@laurabustos6560 also Robert stack the original host of unsolved mystery dude was voice and aura was creepier then any episode he ever hosted

@laurabustos6560

Жыл бұрын

@@rodrigodasilva7862 he was so cool though! I remember when we had a TV for a while when I was a kid and watched some unsolved mysteries and a few episodes of X Files. Robert Stack looked like he could have walked right out of that show! 🤣✌️

"there was nothing eventful to report about the concert" yeah thats how most people think about Morrissey

I remember seeing this case years ago,but no matter if you've seen it before, it leaves you so shocked to learn how one human being can treat another. Great story Adrian.

The area he took her to murder her was right behind my childhood home… being a Denise who is the daughter of a Dennis this creeped my family out when they taped off the crime scene

Good morning to you Adrian, hope you're doing well today, keep up the awesome work you do for us to enjoy these videos 🙂

Used to think that I’ve already watched 80% of all interesting documentaries in the world until I discovered this channel.... all the way from South Africa 📍🇿🇦

Safety tip: If you go out at night, all dressed up, bring a change of clothes with you and change once you get back to the car with the doors locked, of course. You become less of a target and you are more prepared to run or fight if necessary. It's hard to defend yourself while wearing stilettos and a mini skirt. Then if I need to stop at the gas station or to change a tire, I'm less likely to be a target in jeans, a t-shirt and steel toes.

@fernfreeman1729

Жыл бұрын

Any female alone driving anywhere, especially at night, get a AAA membership and call for help. Do not leave your vehicle. He could have been the one who punctured her tire; it's happening more often than we may think.

Horrifying. Hard to imagine what Denise's family must've gone through. May she Rest In Peace. *It is truly sickening that there are people out there willing to take the life of another person for their own perverted sexual gratification*

@thegoldentroll

Жыл бұрын

Why is your second paragraph in bold type?

@thedesensitizedsympathizer5307

Жыл бұрын

I dont blame him. His mother made his life a living HELL. He had a lot of pent up rage inside him! I blame the mothers treatment of him for him doing this crime.

@aaardie

Жыл бұрын

@@thedesensitizedsympathizer5307 no. there are plenty of people with horrible abusive parents like his mother who do not do things like this. He is an adult, he could have gotten help. it is absolutely his fault for killing that poor woman (it’s insane that i have to say that!)

@thedesensitizedsympathizer5307

Жыл бұрын

@@aaardie How could've he gotten help. His spirit was broken. If he had some outside assistance to get him to THERIPY he would've been restored.

@kyrohowe3156

Жыл бұрын

@@thedesensitizedsympathizer5307 it's really sad since not a lot of people recognize the signs of broken families, they assume they're acting out.

Your content always makes my day. Me and my partner especially love your occasional dry humour and blatant honesty when talking about perpetrators.

@azazello1784

Жыл бұрын

Watching about people being murdered makes your day? You are sick.

@89kilemal

Жыл бұрын

My partner and I*

@thecraxshack3323

Жыл бұрын

@@89kilemal it doesn’t fucking matter dude, get some hoes fr

@lilibako397

Жыл бұрын

@@89kilemal Ah yes, I too enjoy spending my time hypercorrecting online comments left by multilingual people.

@89kilemal

Жыл бұрын

@@lilibako397 Being multilingual, i thought you would want to learn.

Can I just say that I love the fact that you name these cases after the victims and not the murderers. These devils don’t deserve to be remembered but the victims certainly do. Thank you for that. You’re so respectful as well as informative. You do these poor innocents justice. x

I want to Thank You so much for all the compassion you show to these victims, their families, their friends and their communities. Keep up the great work!

I love your videos! You always respect the victims & their families. Much love from Texas

@ECFRescue

Жыл бұрын

God bless Texas!

@DakotaofRaptors

Жыл бұрын

Gulf Coast Texan

This was really a great story keep it up 👍. Stay safe people

I remember this. Same age and it happened on toll way 73 near John Wayne airport. Sad case. Thank you for sharing this case Adrian!

Any chance you could cover the case of Robert Knight? It's a uk case where he threw his mother off the second floor balcony of the care home she was in. You cover cases expertly and I would love to hear your thoughts on this one especially the sentence he got.

Sorry? California has an East Coast? 🤣 had to poke a little fun. Love this channel!

@frightfright3843

Жыл бұрын

Right?! Haha

@aimbetternotperfect

Жыл бұрын

I spent a few seconds trying to figure that one out too!

@bushmonster1702

Жыл бұрын

My brain was scrambling for a minute

As soon as you said Newport beach I started paying attention more. I'm from Huntington Beach, about twenty minutes above Newport. You should really cover more stories from the 90's! I've seen another person say that as well and I agree they didn't get a ton of coverage.

At least I have Coffeehouse Crime to look forward to on days like today. Thank you so much for everything you do!

Cheers for another interesting, well researched, and compassionate video Adrian. Thanks for the minimal ads as well. I'd had KZread premium for years, but unfortunately, due to a recent job loss, I've had to get used to ads again. Its nice to just sit and watch a video from a channel that I never miss without praying to the ad gods to let me skip after 5 seconds

My day is made when I get a new CoffeeHouse notification

Love the way adrian tells these stories....he just draws you right in ...fantastic

The people who reported the truck are heroes! Without them her sad murder wouldn't have been discovered.

You have such a cozy vibe, not just the videos, but your presence is calm and peaceful as well. Thank you for the effort put into these videos, they're extremely well done. Hope you're well!

Not only did the parents mourn when she was disappeared, when she was found, and when the trial took place, but if John ever does get executed (California has the death penalty, but all executions are on hold), they will have to mourn her again, whether or not they attend the execution.

@uglyhobo4602

Жыл бұрын

Why would you want to see an execution? That would make the parents the same as the murderer.

@rickseiden1

Жыл бұрын

@@uglyhobo4602 for some people it brings that last bit of closure. Knowing that they won't have to deal with him anymore.

@uglyhobo4602

Жыл бұрын

@@rickseiden1 I disagree.

@rickseiden1

Жыл бұрын

@@uglyhobo4602 it may not be the case for you, or for everybody, but it is incredibly common (in the US at least) for the family of the victim to witness the execution. Execution cambers (in the US) have windows to viewing areas. People like the condemned's lawyer and family, and the victim's family will watch from there. It's a thing that happens (in the US).

@uglyhobo4602

Жыл бұрын

@@rickseiden1 sounds pretty sick. You agree with that?

That’s what happens when you mess your kids up. They turn into killers. RIP to what seemed like a great person.

@shrimpflea

Жыл бұрын

There are plenty of killers who had good parents and plenty of good people who had terrible parents.

@birdman7687

Жыл бұрын

@@shrimpflea there are exceptions but that’s not the rule. Don’t mess your kids up..

My husband is a retired detective at Costa Mesa police This was one of the worst cases ever! Her poor parents ..

Thank you for the clear information. I grew up in Orange County and actually moved to Prescott in the 70's. I heard of this story while living there but had not heard all the background. So sad...

@kw266988

4 ай бұрын

I am from Phoenix. I remember when this happened. I moved to Colorado in 1995.

Such a cruel world! 😔 No votes in mental health. The "system" always let's us down whilst they're busy counting money at our expense. We always pay the price in more ways than one.

Denise was born about 9 years after my parents and my family has been in the Orange County area for decades. My parents actually remember when this happened, they had just gotten married at the time and all the guys in their friend group got super protective of all the ladies, a lot of the partying in the area quieted down for a long time because young women were afraid someone was on the prowl...

My favorite times of the week are when you upload!! Thank you for your hard work and dedication. My weeks wouldn't be the same without coffee house crime and coffee!!

The killers mother... Solidifies my thought that some kind of psychological test ought to be given to anyone looking to have children or adopting them. Far too often we hear of abusive situations; some that do not rise to the level of criminal, but nonetheless damage the children. How this would be implemented I do not know.

@missmcphee8859

Жыл бұрын

And who would deem the acceptable standard? We have parents battling in court because their children want to go on hormone therapy or to undergo double mastectomies and when the parents objects this is considered abuse or opressive and not in line with current 'open minded' thinking. I don't want some sick government dictating these things to me.

When I first moved to Newport Beach, Denise's billboard loomed right before my exit. It never ceased to send a chill down my spine much like every other female in Orange County.

@angelmorningstarr9504

Жыл бұрын

PS: They had a drink in Long Beach, LA county. Long Island is on the East Coast.

@larsworld

Жыл бұрын

i live in long beach. every time i hear about this case it sends a chill down my spine

@angelmorningstarr9504

Жыл бұрын

@@larsworld it still creeps me out too. Thank goodness there's an outcome for her loved ones even though I'm sure it's not the one they were praying for. Just horrible.

Good evening, from Western Australia!! Thanks for the videos ✌

@ledzep1345rush

Жыл бұрын

You mean the east coast of Australia? Hahaha 😂

*25* _YEARS_ on death row & _still_ going!! That is absolutely *RIDICULOUS* & there's NO _good_ reason for it. 😡

30 strikes to the head with a hammer. 😬 That’s not just rage. That’s absolute insanity.

So proud of your growth. Just pressing play now. 🙏 Never stop

I'm torn on parents/other family/friends being present at trial during the presentation of the evidence: I don't think they should have to be subject to the horrors that their loved one experienced, but if they have the need to know, who am I to stop them?

@ladytron1724

Жыл бұрын

Probably only go out of respect for their daughter,though it must be a horrific experience.

@shrimpflea

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's not your business.

@thecraxshack3323

Жыл бұрын

No, I totally agree. If you aren’t immediate family then you should not be allowed to see anything like that.

@lynnehuff7059

Жыл бұрын

I shudder at that, too.

What a tragic story. Thanks for another great video Adrian.

I grew up in Cali, and I remember this case well. Thank you for always being so respectful, and kind when telling these stories. You have a wonderful ❤️. Xo

Adrian, you should really do a podcast on spotify or something, your story telling skills are perfect for a podcast

Another great video, I had never heard of this one. Thanks for great content.

I have spent the last month falling asleep to these videos. I dont plan on stopping. Thanks for the soothing yet interesting videos

I just don't understand how some people can do these awful things to people. I'm really glad her parents got justice for this terrible act , but the death penalty should have already been carried out. Very sad

The amount of people commenting great video before even having chance to watch it all 🤣 Always great seeing you upload. Thanks for the content :)

I can’t imagine the pain her parents went through. Poor girl, no one deserves such heart break.

Always watch all of your videos without a coffee, this time I did get a cup and oh boy, it’s a whole mood, keep up the good work!!

R.I.P Denise. Thank you Mike you have a very respectful way of telling these stories.

US Football coach Herm Edwards is known for many great lines. One is ‘Nothing good happens after midnight’.

Very sad Rest in peace Denise 🕊🌻 Prayers for your family and friends 🙏 Wonderfully presented Adrian thank you 🌝

As always, an amazing video! You can tell you put a lot of work into your videos to honor the victims and don't just focus on the offender. Her poor family, I hope they can find some kind of peace one day!!

Not gonna lie, I wait eagerly for a notification from this channel everyday!!!!!!! Please keep up the great work. Sending love from South Africa!

Always happy to see a new video from you!!! Love how you present your videos, concise, utmost respect and presentation of pictures. Overall a class act!!

“The Spaghetti Factory” is quite possibly the most unappetizing name for a restaurant I’ve ever heard of.

@shrimpflea

Жыл бұрын

Overpriced and overrated too.

@thyjuliette

Жыл бұрын

There's a restaurant in Phoenix by that name. It's actually wonderful. 🍝

This is definitely my favorite KZread channel !! You do a great job of describing and giving input ! Look forward to seeing all of ur videos

Hi Adrian, I love watching your videos during my lunch, they never take my appetite away even if you discuss sensitive topics. Very well done!

I love how Adrian says these stories so calmly...imagine if this demented guy wore those police clothes and pulled over Denise on a charge that she was driving under influence on alcohol (being that she was from partying)then put cuffs on her saying he's gonna take her down to the station ....that's why she got out from her willingly but got suspicious (he may have struck her then dragged her to his car then taken her to his place) and abused her then killed her

Oh man. I grew up in Orange County and worked most of my young adult life in Newport Beach. Even though this was a sad story, it was nice to mentally return home.

I like how you give the backgrounds of the victim and killer. It helps to understand better.

Love your stuff, always the highlight of my week when you upload!

Coffeehouse Crime is literally my daily lullaby. I watch a video, and it makes me sleepy. Nothing’s better then falling asleep to true crime. Call me weird, but it’s soothing.

The Dennis/Denise thing made me think of the Janelle Potter case, where her victims were a couple named Billy and Billie Jean. After a while, I started thinking of Billy's name as Finneas to avoid confusion.

Every time you do your intro, "good morning, afternoon, or evening" I wave and when you say "grab yourself a coffee.." I lift my morning cup in cheers lol

You're so respectful Adrian. I really admire that

I lived in Prescott Valley in the 90s, I met my husband in Prescott. We would see John at the flea markets each week until this happened. Always had a box truck full of used paint and other garbage. Sad what happened to that poor girl.

@lynnehuff7059

Жыл бұрын

Yikes! That's so weird.

Thank you for covering this case. I’m a Southern California girl and I had not heard of this one. Great job, Adrian. You are much appreciated.

@palmtrees2420

Жыл бұрын

You're from Atwater? My uncle was from Pinoy Real (pronounced ray-al) Gang in Atwater. I know things have changed a lot in that area since the 90's, but do you know if they're still around or if there is still a lot of Filipinos in that area?

@Atwatervillagemommy

Жыл бұрын

@@palmtrees2420 There is a large Filipino community here and surrounding area. 🌸

I love your storytelling. This channel has essentially become my go-to "weed cafe". I love getting a drink and smoke and taking in these cases. You take so much care in telling the last hours of these innocent people. You and MrBallen are among my absolute fav channels in general.

Just spent the week binging through your entire channel. Thanks, man. Your videos are great. Subscribed for sure.

@CoffeehouseCrime

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! And thank you! :)