A Backpacker's worst nightmare... | The Slippery Case of Simone Strobel

In February 2005, the death of German backpacker Simone Strobel shocked the Australian community of Lismore. Thousands felt the despair in her boyfriend Tobias Suckfuell, but as the years passed, he found himself deeper in the spotlight...
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00:00 Intro
00:56 Australia
02:06 Simone Strobel & Tobias Suckfuell
04:28 A Night out... (CCTV FOOTAGE)
07:05 Vanished, discovered.
09:36 The long investigation begins... (Interview)
11:33 Suspicions...
14:16 The years may pass, but we will never forget
18:03 What happens next...
20:30 Outro
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[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Hey folks! With the holiday season, there's potentially just ONE video next week on Tuesday, so I'll see you then! I have lots of VERY interesting cases coming your way! Keeping up to date with cases - ➤ Instagram: instagram.com/coffeehousecrime ➤ Twitter: twitter.com/coffeehcrime

[@brandonayong5823]

Don't worry man. Take your time we will be here . Enjoy your Christmas holidays

[@haleyfoland2337]

Would you do the story of laci Peterson

[@SplattGang]

Need you to cover the Kamarie Holland case, you will bring so much attention to it… her father is currently trying to pass a law in her name… Kamarie’s Law, which prevents her killer from pleading Insanity and getting away with it.

[@amelieburkl8756]

Danke für den Fall eines deutschen Opfers. ❤️ Frohe Weihnachten 🎄

[@theOneOnlyTed]

And boom, you drop upon me again a story. Your timing is excellent

[@ODST626]

You know the brother loved his sister when he just up and got the next plane to go personally search for her. If my baby sister went missing I'd do the same.

[@sleepymonsteraddict]

Imagine how betrayed the brother felt when he discovered it was her own boyfriend who killed her, while everyone saw them as a very close strong couple.

[@thevolatilitywhisperer7616]

That's typically how siblings are towards each other 😂😂. Dome would say..... normal.

[@thevolatilitywhisperer7616]

​@@sleepymonsteraddict you don't kno that, he definitely doesn't either. Y'all loons need to stop acting like you kno everything bc media pushes narrative in a certain way. 0 evidence. That's how innocent people get screwed by the system. Needs to stop. Bet you were one of the believe all women ppl too. How'd that go

[@englishrose8013]

Lol if I went missing in another country one of my brothers would likely throw a party and the other would just sit around waiting for answers 😂

[@ayebatarijuliapaxagiri2767]

@@englishrose8013 😆😆😄😄

[@robinmcinarnay7827]

Am I the only one wondering just why in tf it took *6 whole, entire days* to find her lying a mere *100 meters away* from her last known destination?!? Esp considering she had no friggin shoes on?!!

[@sy_dianne5224]

I was also wondering about that...maybe she was hidden somewhere else then they dumped her there?

[@duchessofhazjack4878]

They obviously didn't take the search for her that seriously. The group were arguing and she "stormed off".

[@jeanettec30]

That was the first thing that stood out to me. How in the world did it take that long and she was literally right there.

[@puffdaddy69]

@@jeanettec30 cops literally wait until a body shows up.. or it’s been a couple weeks and the mother is freaking out … otherwise no search

[@melissaclark6578]

Even found in a storm drain/ditch with stinky,stagnant water you would think authorities knowing the area would think: “Let’s check that storm drain/ditch since it always has a natural stinky stench it would be a good place to hide a body” It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to find a body so close either. So I’m wondering if her body was moved so close after the search. Thinking no one checks areas twice. Unless that area wasn’t checked a first time.

[@sleepyredcryptid]

I wasn't expecting them arresting him this recent in comparison to when the crime happened. It's amazing and sad how it's been 17 years for the family with dealing with not having a proper arrest and justice for their daughter. I hope that the case gets correctly solved and that justice is finally served for Simone.

[@ravenwaves6785]

We have a bad habit of dropping the ball with backpacker disappearances, even after Milat. To be fair, we do have a number of people overstay their visas and show up years later and this is probably why, but it is no reason to simply not take action when friends and family say they haven't heard anything.

[@madsdee7803]

I hope so too, since he's living here with the new wife whose parents are RICH. I'd be scared he was going to kill my daughter, or myself for money if I was her parent. Clearly he targeted her because of her family's wealth.

[@lowrider81hd]

Holy smokes the years have not been kind with him tho 😂 he looks like death warmed over. I guess killing your girlfriend and getting away with it for so long does take a toll on a murderer.

[@cherbear1996]

Still not sure what exact evidence they had to charge him..circumstantial evidence should NEVER put you in prison..if hes guilty, toss the book at him..but I NEED real proof bfor I help lock someone up..condolences to her family..

[@nothereforit.605]

@@cherbear1996a lot of cases only have circumstantial evidence. The OJ case a famous one. He did it and got away with it. He even wrote a book on it. Then you have the Gabby petito case. It was also all circumstantial that the boyfriend did it.

[@brittanyfehlings6838]

I cant imagine how it would feel to find out your husband, and father of your children, is a different person and being charged with murder.

[@oregoncountrygirl]

My thought too.

[@BlitzinMackGaming]

He may have told her though. Who knows? Obviously, he would have said he was innocent, but he might have told her about his ex.

[@gustavtarankov3899]

But is hasn't been proven that he is gulty. A normal spouse would stand with you and support you. At least ultil proven guilty

[@violetsavage193]

That poor innocent woman. Imagine finding out your husband is capable of murdering someone he loved.

[@duchessofhazjack4878]

She probably knew of his past and believed his story that she disappeared and was murdered. He hasn't been convicted yet so we still don't know if he did it.

[@foreverwander0320]

I was a young adult during this time and everything from the clothes to the travel reminds me of my life then... hard to imagine my life ending at that point. So sad. I hope Simone’s family sees some justice.

[@maramarxx2431]

Sad . None is ready for this Savagery

[@fernfunk]

same, i'm same age as Simone...

[@TinyWoman467]

Thank you for covering this. Lismore is my home town. I was only 10 when this happened but I remember it so vividly, it really shook the whole community. I’m glad he has finally been arrested. Side note: as you mentioned the flooding around here, earlier this year Lismore suffered a particularly devastating flood that far exceeded 1974. Hundreds of people still do not have homes.

[@jeffbrownstain]

Global warming doesn't exist tho, remember

[@magicalmystery1964]

@@jeffbrownstain global warming has existed for 4 billion years, genius.

[@jeffbrownstain]

@@magicalmystery1964 I can tell you did well on your reading comprehension tests in school, kiddo. You're very good at understanding blatant and obvious sarcasm.

[@mynx6969]

I live 40 minutes from Lismore in Murwillumbah 😀 I did my nursing degree in Lismore 28 years ago and drank at the Gollan hotel

[@magicalmystery1964]

@@jeffbrownstain my reading and comprehension is excellent. Reading intent in a comment or text is another matter. Perhaps you should consider that before running your mouth.

[@kimaparks2592]

It’s crazy how frequent this type of scenario occurs… “friends” going away & someone winding up -.

[@usernametooshort8036]

I think there is something up with Tobias and Katrin. His denial to return in 2007 and Katrin running away all seem to point that they know something. I think it was an argument that got out of hand combined with drugs, alcohol, and aggression made Simone get killed accidentally. Hiding the body is something someone who doesn't want to face jail would do because they're not thinking straight. Just my two cents. Thanks for video Adrian! Keep up the great work!

[@contra1124]

All three of them are suspect in my opinion. They probably helped hide the body at least. That said, their actions afterwards don't prove anything to me. If police and media all believed I had killed someone because I didn't want them to know that we had argued, gotten drunk and smoked weed (weed is illegal in Germany fyi) I'd probably shut up as well. And if the brother of my alleged victim approached me in the street I'd run away too.

[@that.ll_do_pig]

@@contra1124 agreed. There's a reasonable chance he did do it, but nothing presented proves anything.

[@maramarxx2431]

@@that.ll_do_pig i heard this story before

[@mommy2libras]

Or, you know, the could be tired of being harassed for years by the same people with the same questions hoping for different answers. That "wouldn't you cooperate" line is a trick- they all did cooperate for quite awhile. But if you know yourself to be innocent of the crime and know the focus is only on you and they're just going to keep harassing you for YEARS and not even attempt to find other answers, it's time to stop "cooperating". You can only give them what you know but if thats not what they want to hear they WILL keep after you.

[@fernfunk]

why didn't he help look for her tho...?

[@unipiginarocket8834]

He was angry, tired, drunk and pissed off, and he killed her. He should confess. How anyone could live with that guilt is scary.

[@skagenpige88]

if there were 100 angry, tired and drunk pissed off people...how many do you think would kill?

[@unipiginarocket8834]

@@skagenpige88 look in the bushes near by lol

[@halofornoobs93]

You should send your evidence to the authorities right away. You are just as bad for withholding what you know. Unless you don't actually know anything.....

[@k_j_n1242]

I'm often angry, tired, drunk and pissed off. I don't kill people because I'm not a filthy murderer. All those things are no excuse

[@chiefsmakahoe0444]

This ignorance of the court of public opinion is what gets people convicted wrongly at times far before the trial it allows detectives to be lazy you wasnt there you truly dont know anything you haven't poured over the evidence you have watched a video thst gives details and eludes to aome odd behavior from her partner with no concrete evidence

[@marycorzette6562]

It's truly heartbreaking, that someone can so carelessly take a life. And then just move on with their lives. As if nothing ever happened. I just cannot make myself grasp the thought that such heinous behavior can just go untouched..like hey no big deal..just proceed with your life. What is wrong with these monsters! God bless Simone and her family.

[@evantambolang3052]

I bet her boyfriend had something to do with the murder

[@marycorzette6562]

@@evantambolang3052 was my thought aswell

[@sooblunt1765]

Innocent until proven guilty. I doubt he did it.

[@PLayAshEFF72]

He definitely did it.

[@cama219]

I hate it when there is no ending to the story. It feels even sadder....

[@edanradetsky9716]

Adrian, I’m a huge fan of your videos and I have a case that I feel isn’t getting enough attention and is currently on going. I’m from Albany, New York and close by is the town of Schenectady. Currently there is a missing 14 year old girl named Samantha Humphrey who just vanished. She’s been missing since November 25th when she went to meet her ex boyfriend (also 14) at midnight. They found her jacket along the river banks of the Mohawk River but no trace has been found since. I also read that her best friend went missing a few days before her and I don’t think she’s been found either. If you could cover it, I hope it would bring attention to it and hopefully help find them.

[@maddielu5286]

I hope this case gets the attention it deserves. This young girl and her family need justice

[@sarahalbers5555]

Thank you for bringing this case up. Sounds horrible. I hope Adrian covers this.

[@garyoz1821]

Shut up. Nobody cares but you.

[@karlaisonfire]

So she is in the water. No other option

[@edanradetsky9716]

@@karlaisonfire they have been searching the river for almost three weeks and haven’t found anything

[@brandonayong5823]

My Christmas wish is a 3 hours special with 3 absolutely crazy stories from coffeehouse crimes. Mr nightmare and Mr ballen having an hour each in their respective styles. That would absolutely shut down KZbin

[@RAAZR-]

I bet you jerk off to videoessays of people being murdered. Get some help with your mental illness

[@dustinsonnier5602]

Sounds like a great plan

[@Ninasanz83]

I like Mr. Ballen but sometimes he over explains things. It’s like come on dude get on with it!

[@sickfukpatrol1983]

Swap ballen for TC

[@Bradonkey99]

@@sickfukpatrol1983 no no make it 4 storytell show.

[@carltongirl95]

How very sad I live in Australia and can't remember hearing about this case 😥...I do hope Simona's killer/killer's are bought to justice it's been a long time for her family to be "wondering who and why"...I'm guessing they like me have a feeling of who/why...someone knows exactly what happened that night...RIP Simona 😥💜...Adrian thankyou again I'm very glad I found your channel 🙂

[@flej01]

R.I.P Simone, I can only hope the monsters that took your life are brought to justice.

[@BMR86]

Out of all the cases I've seen you talk about, this is the first one where the main suspect has remained dead silent and being very consistent with his story 5 or 6 times in a row when he was originally interrogated years ago, it is so bizarre! Most cases the main suspect breaks down after a while or has left a trail behind leading to their culpability, but here, there's nothing but a single strand of hair and ... that's it! I for sure will be on the lookout for an update, thank you for the awesome content

[@madsdee7803]

He was drunk when he did it and he hated her, so he feels no remorse. It isn't hard to practice a story that she went walking and he went to bed.

[@BMR86]

@@madsdee7803 could very well be... sadly

[@Nothinhurtz]

After much thought, it points to the boyfriend. The fighting, and drugs and alcohol, his reaction prove culpability.

[@cinissanguis6836]

We know at least part of what he was saying were lies though, because the fighting he claimed didn't happen is proven.

[@manischkreativ8868]

This highly reminds me of the cases of Sigrid Paulus, Lolita Brieger and Kim Mirgel The only difference is that the spouses admitted a dispute prior to their wives' /girlfriends' disappearances

[@tomoates8568]

He probably did it, but we have no way of knowing. Obviously we're not going to be privy to all the evidence/facts of the case, as the trial still needs to take place. If he was charged only because a single strand of his hair was found, that's an extremely flimsy case. People with long hair get it everywhere, it would be perfectly reasonable to think one of the strands got onto his girlfriends clothing during the course of their night before she went for a walk. I think he most likely killed her, but proving it is near impossible at this point

[@BradGryphonn]

Over the years I've met a lot of travelers here in Australia who were on their 'big adventure'. In many of these meetings, it's been a couple, and in many of those relationships, tension had been building between the two. I think it's because they are suddenly in a place where having to stay in that relationship no longer seems like their dream come true. I remember this case and often wondered if it was a relationship breakdown that led to the murder of this young woman.

[@VanillaMacaron551]

Yes - it must be awful to be on an extended trip away from family and friends, travelling with someone you are not getting along with. Even worse if you are posting everything to Instagram, trying to make it look like you're having a great time. Think of dear little Gabby Petito.

[@BradGryphonn]

@@VanillaMacaron551 Yep. That was tragic.

[@TAGMZs63]

It seems like this was the awful result of excessive drinking by a young man who couldn't control his temper. So sorry for this young woman's family. Rest in peace Simone.

[@michaelwarenycia7588]

Lots of people drink. Many get drunk. Most of them don't murder their girlfriends. Bad excuse.

[@xfKYZacTri]

@@michaelwarenycia7588 Pick up a dictionary... ... browse to _excuse,_ then browse to _explanation._ Learn the difference. Alcohol really just does lower inhibitions. _Everyone_ who has ever been drunk has done things they normally would not do. So if you then have aggression inside of you which you normally keep under control, alcohol would lower the bar on letting that aggression out.

[@michaelwarenycia7588]

@@xfKYZacTri wow, that touched a nerve. Sure sounds like you're making excuses for something awful you've done while drunk. As for myself, I suspect my knowledge of terminology is a fair bit better than yours, seeing as I did two law degrees and passed the bar. They don't accept rage and emotional defensiveness about one's addictions as sufficient answers there.

[@gaynorberry5759]

Thank you for covering this story. I hope her family gets an answer and justice is served for Simona. 🙏🏻❤️

[@Gothchops]

I hope her family will be given the justice and closure that they so desperately need and deserve. They have gone through so much for so long, I pray that they will at least be given that small amount of peace 🙏 Thank you for bringing light to another case that many people have been unaware of. Hopefully, there will be an update soon. Rest in peace angel 🙏 🕊 xx

[@daisiesorchidsholly]

Whatever the last known people to see Simone did or didn't do, they are highly suspicious. Their lack of transparency seems cruel to Simone's loved ones. I am aware that being a bad person isn't a crime in itself even though there may be moments when I wish it was.

[@DarkerSentience]

Adrian, I love your content. Your videos have such a professional polish and the dive you take into each case is quite thorough. You provide painstaking detail, setting the stage, stressing the loss by the victim and the loved ones, and highlighting the crime without glorifying the criminal. Such a fantastic delivery of true crime! Keep up the great work.

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you!

[@janinemccartha1811]

Hi Adrian. I hope you get this & it doesn't get hacked or erased. Why didn't these creeps get convicted? I hope they rot in hell! It's sad that most people act as if this case can't be proved or solved but eventually, it will & they can enjoy jail, just where everyone else has to go when they commit crimes. Narcissistic people like them feel entitled or privileged, when in reality, they're just ordinary people like everyone else in life. Love your channel & see you on the next video, peace, love, Janine Smiley🙂😀😋😘😍☕🍩☕🥧⌚🛋🚗🚘🆒️💯❕❗🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎄🎈🎉🎊🎍🎋HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 🦓🦄🏡

[@SupernaturalBeingsofEarth]

@@CoffeehouseCrime This woman was a victim of a different a phenomenon your aware of but have no true understanding. I would have body exhumed and see if it truly was smother with no fight or se-×ual assault.

[@ravenwaves6785]

Thank you for covering this. Will you ever return to Australia? I think a fair few of your fans are based here since you have covered a fair few of our cases over the years. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us and had a safe, happy journey. This is what we want for our visitors.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Yeah it was tons of fun with brush fires and CONvid 😂

[@RianLyons]

My day’s always a lot better with a steaming hot episode of Coffeehouse Crime. I would have never survived rehab (not drug rehab, rehab to recover from dual foot surgeries 😂) without being able to mainline episodes. Thank you, Adrian, for treating these cases with deep, abiding empathy. 💜💜💜

[@pipofix]

What a beautiful poem on the stone left in her memory. Such a sad story, poor girl :(

[@TJ-bn2cn]

I’ve got to give thankfulness, gratitude and praise for detectives who just don’t ever give up. Respect! 🏆

[@zye....]

Didn't think I would get news from my area here on your channel (Würzburg)... Holy moly ...

[@estellanowe5583]

I had never heard of this case. I’m from the U.S. and this reminds me of the case that happened here last year of Gabby Petito. It strangely has a LOT of similarities.

[@totallynotimari]

Gabby’s felt very much different than this. Besides backpacking, that’s the only similarity that seems to present itself 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@leesashriber5097]

This was so sad. I have seen what alcohol does to people. They're okay with that fourth or fifth beer, but have that sixth, and a whole new person emerges. I pray the family finally gets closure and justice will be served. May Simone rest peacefully and eternally. 🕊️🙏❤️

[@rachelslover6280]

yup, I had a roommate that pretty much was a completely different person when she drank, and not the good kinda different.

[@Magepure6749]

Good thing that the new person that emerges from me after 6th beer is just cuddly blabbering moron that only wants to go to sleep :V But yeah I do know some people for whom that transformation is not that calm, let's just say.

[@leesashriber5097]

@@Magepure6749 , I'm the same loveable and funny girl I am when I drink. I haven't drank, by choice, in over 12 years. Lots of internal medical issues.

[@leandrasmith825]

Adrian you are so respectful to the victim and all your information is educational, we learn so much. Thank you for all your hard work. You are amazing 👏

[@kurohime23]

Agreed. This is the reason I prefer his true crime channel over others. He doesn’t make the case a spectacle and shows great respect to the victims

[@JJoy-bk8yr]

It is outrageous the authorities did not bother to search for three days. If they had searched sooner, there would surely have been more opportunity to gather evidence. And even if someone is just lost, finding them sooner will help their chances of survival. Australia is looking a lot less inviting as a travel destination. Tobias clearly did lie to investigators and should have been held to account for that much earlier. But as for who did away with Simone, the evidence is very thin (due to the authorities neglecting her disappearance for days). My feeling is that, sadly, this case will never be resolved unless someone decides to talk. If they go to trial with nothing for evidence except sketchy behavior and a hair (which any attorney could easily explain), I can't imagine a jury convicting.

[@beck86]

The aussie authorities are almost completely useless when it comes to missing persons. When my parents listed my older brother as missing, the police told them they had to wait at least 48hrs before they would start to search for him. A few days later, his body was found in his car, parked next to a rest stop. In the 48hrs the cops had told my parents to wait, he'd committed suicide. To this day, I believe there's a strong chance that he would still be alive if the cops had started searching for him straight away.

[@joycewible8816]

My first time actually drinking a coffee while watching Coffeehouse Crime

[@Scottsgamerlounge]

It’s always sad when hearing that justice hasn’t been served. I hope this guy rots in jail. R.I.P to that young woman

[@mitmitization]

This is a tough one☝️to solve, even if the hair they found is the boyfriends strand, they were lovers, DNA is very likely to be on your partner’s body, or near them: I’ll wait for the outcome in court; thank you Coffeehouse Crime for doing her family justice and keeping this case alive, at least until they get some justice; no matter what the final verdict will be, there is Divine Justice, and that one, we can’t scape! ✌️☕️ ✌️

[@MultiMoo20]

Amen to that!!!

[@Mary_Beth_Reimer]

That's very true

[@ainiel7602]

That's what I thought. Neither his hair on her or him denying they fought and moving away is enough proof he killed her. He could have lied because he thought they will wrongfully accuse him. That's not to say he is not guilty, maybe he is,just that the evidence is extremely weak.

[@veenoir1991]

​@@ainiel7602 not saying hes innocent either but yeah, very weak evidence. I have long hair and it ends up on my wife a lot. Same with hers on me. Hell, I end up pulling pink and blue hair from my daughter off of me because we often all use the same brush...which is more likely to happen if you're camping.

[@ainiel7602]

@@veenoir1991 unless they have more evidence they currently hide from the public that they will present on the trial,he will most likely walk free.

[@jackcheung3200]

Duping delight and suppressed smiles all over his denial tape at the police station

[@bb-yk5cc]

This is such a heartbreaking 💔 case😢. Thank you Adrian for bringing it up. God bless you and everyone reading this. Stay safe and always be careful ❤.

[@MultiMoo20]

You as well!❤

[@D0NU75]

what's heartbreaking about it?

[@bb-yk5cc]

@@MultiMoo20 🌺❤️

[@dystopian..]

@@D0NU75 the fact it wasn’t you

[@meganmclaughlin9056]

GOD has nothing to do with this,keep your violent religion to yourself.

[@pilze.7213]

It's not weird for people in Australia to walk around without shoes on. So many of my mates do it. My girlfriend walks into the city barefoot, so on a campsite it's nothing. Just one of those things Down under!

[@Xzigalia]

When I visited Australia I would be far more likely to take my shoes off in the city than in a grassy area, because of the insects. Though of course they vary between cities and states.

[@theacecase7939]

True, however I know that I tend to always at least wear thongs when walking around in the bush or foresty areas, since sharp rocks, small twigs and, depending on the area, those pain-in-the-ass needle leaves are everywhere. In my opinion, stepping on those bs needle leaves is worse than stepping on legos. Sincerely, a fellow Aussie

[@maureenflovers7952]

They do the same in South Africa.its not a strange sight at all.walking around barefoot is a common sight specially during summer

[@danh.2270]

Even in Germany there are people walking barefoot around town

[@carlgustafemilmannerheim5661]

@@theacecase7939 thongs are flip flops right?

[@k.m.5819]

Rest in peace Simone 🕊🌻 Prayers for your family and friends 🙏 I hope your killer'(s) are brought to justice

[@Sayheyyyjay]

I love how he says "Tobias" differently like 5 times lmfao

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Honestly I hate the name. 😂 'Toe-bias' is an american/westernised version of the name. But this Tobias is German and in Germany is pronounced 'Toe-bee-us'. Genuinely couldn't nail it down consistently because I'm used to hearing so many versions of it across the world. Simone's name has a pronunced E with an upward inflcection at the end of it too!

[@summersnowflake2865]

@@CoffeehouseCrime but you did it perfectly at ~2:50 😊 (I speak german as L1/mother tongue)

[@cynjones9603]

And "Simone" si-moan no simona now lol

[@938oooo]

@@CoffeehouseCrime you can spell it like two beers

[@nhmooytis7058]

@@cynjones9603 in German it’s SimonA. Look it up.

[@Justmewonky]

I just noticed the cat in background, behind Adrian in intro wearing a Christmas Santa hat. So cute x

[@lifeisshort..1685]

Thank you Adrian, I appreciate all you do for us.

[@gulliver7419]

This is a difficult case because he was probably aware that if he said yes, they did have an argument that people would have accused him of murdering his girlfriend (so it could be a reason why he lied). Also, they were living in close proximity so it is possible that she had a hair on her from him anyway. The thing I find most suspicious is that he left so soon after she went missing. If someone I loved went missing I would be distraught and first do everything I could to find them, I would only go home when I really had to.

[@uniquegod1997]

true

[@mulhatabdillahi4253]

Factsssss

[@flipphone4755]

Adrian’s voice is sooooo soothing.

[@julecaesara482]

13:30 "Sandon River - Toby left me standing in the rain! :( " thank you so much for covering this case. Love from Würzburg.

[@zombiegirlfanter]

May she Rest In Peace. My condolences to her family and friends. I hope justice gets served .

[@oogabooga1023]

Man I hope their some resolution to this case soon. Such a beautiful soul!

[@charlisays]

His response is very aggressive. I never believe it when people describe a relationship as perfect. You don't know.

[@JohnDoe-lj1pw]

Exactly. YOU don’t know

[@joandarc441]

You know what they say too much positivity can kill.

[@Andrea-xs4ny]

I feel the need to share my own experience because it may help you understand how difficult it is to judge such things. I experienced something traumatic and, when asked to come in to "talk about it," was shocked to find that they did not believe I was a victim, but was actually the suspect, and I was taken to a small room and interrogated. I was shocked, angry, desperate, and any other emotion you can imagine. Believe me, my response was aggressive. They told me that I would be sent away for a very long time, I would never work in my field again (I taught at a university and would never be able to work in that field, and many others, as a felon- imagine trying to find any job after prison), my minor child would be taken away from me and I would not see them for a very long time, my name would be all over the front page for a long time (I lived in a small city where such things are front-page news), especially during the trial, and on and on. Everything I'd ever worked for - my family, my house, my reputation, my career, my sanity - would be gone. My life would be ruined. For almost a year, I fought back and got a lawyer, but felt like I was shouting into the void. The police would not believe me. They used faulty science that they felt pointed to me, and would not listen to reason, nor would they consider that I'd never been in trouble in any way, so there was no pattern, so to speak. I went into a tailspin, feeling broken, unheard and alone, crying myself to sleep every night, and was suicidal. I was going to kill myself. In the end, their contact with me became less frequent until I stopped hearing from them. But, I was told that the statute of limitations was 17 years, so, even though I try not to think about it, I still haven't been able to breathe a sigh of relief. There are still 8 years left. Before all of this happened to me, I had many beliefs that I no longer carry: the police can spot lying (they can't), they use good up-to-date science and, when a suspect commits suicide, it's because they were guilty and couldn't face the punishment. I wish I'd never gone through what I went through, as it has completely changed me and has also tainted my view of police. Sorry for this long comment. I do hope it contains some value for you and/or others. As for whether or not Tobias is guilty, I honestly don't know, but answering aggressively could indicate guilt or innocence. I reacted the same way when I was asked if it did it (I wasn't accused of murder, but it was a very serious accusation that could potentially carry a term of 10-20 years or more). Thank you for reading this far, if you did!

[@friendlypiranha774]

@@Andrea-xs4ny- I am so sorry to hear what you went through. I also fully understand what you are saying. Believe me, even if I am witness to a car accident, I don't volunteer any assistance to the police because I know how it can come back and haunt one. They appear to have targets to meet and any candidate can be panel-beaten to fill their quotas. BUT, I must also add... Once when I needed the police, they went out their way to assist me and for that I am grateful. If only they were all like that. I know the worry you are living with and hope all is quiet between now and your statute of limitations. Best wishes and have a happy festival season.

[@Andrea-xs4ny]

@@friendlypiranha774 I've never met a friendly piranha before. Thank you for your very warm and kind response. I truly appreciate it. May you have a blessed Christmas holiday yourself! 🎄

[@chesp9572]

thank you for the subtitles! great job covering this tragic case as always

[@TheBillyo13]

Surely there is more evidence than what has been released! I can’t see a murder conviction after 20 years with such little and circumstantial evidence. RIP and thoughts are with her friends and family ❤️

[@halofornoobs93]

It happens all the time. Often the arrest is done to acquire DNA evidence even if they don't have any other evidence to present. They were hoping the DNA matched, but it doesn't seem like it did because they are now turning their attention elsewhere.

[@TheBillyo13]

@@halofornoobs93 interesting. I really hope it gets solved for the families sake.

[@donnagardner3932]

Ohhhhhh just got my coffee and got the notification. Morning is better now. Great job as always. Thank you sir

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

How sad for Simone & her family. Liquor combined with anger is never a good thing. This time it was a deadly mix. My sympathies to Simone’s family and friends. Adrian! I love your Coffeehouse Christmas decor….& I love listening to you narrate these awesome stories. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! ❤️✝️

[@Maya-Hayden]

Starting this channel was such a blessing to us as viewers honestly. I truly hope with the amount of time you're dedicating to it, you're making a decent amount of return that can keep it going 🌸🌸🌸

[@maramarxx2431]

He's tasteful. And that's welcome and appreciated-will grow, you'll SEE

[@PlumBoss84]

It seems it was obviously the boyfriend but without concrete evidence he goes free. I really don’t know how people can live with such a guilt hanging over one’s head.

[@embadly]

They can live with it because they DONT feel the guilt. So it’s easy to go on about their lives.

[@Life-kv5bv]

If it is a full blown narcissist, they can kill. No consciousness and no remorse. Look at this imperialistic system...buy and SELL..advertisements EVERYWHERE, Slavery income(poor) media FEEDING people with FEAR...so they(governments)can use and abuse the SLAVES(we common people)😊 They care for their slaves just to obey... so be quite and work your way to FREEDOM 😅😂😂 You see how cunning they are? 😉 The only way out is KNOWING and UNION

[@carinachristel8563]

Being from Germany, this hits home. I feel for her family and want this case to be solved but am also sad for his children and wife who are innocent in this story and are now pulled into the spotlight. I hope this arrest warrant was made on more evidence than just the one strand of hair and is thoroughly investigated.

[@schrisdellopoulos9244]

Thank you for some honesty. Our host here doesn't want justice, he wants some one in jail.

[@dannythompson1948]

They had a VERY strained relationship, drank and had a fight, then she disappeared.. and he had his friend rehearse a story for the police. What more do you need? He so obviously did it, that it's painful that you could be so stupid as to STILL give him the benefit of the doubt. If I was a killer I'd pray for a jury of people like you.. lol

[@surgesurge6302]

Far leftist progressives are ruining Germany 💩🕳️

[@EdurtreG]

@@schrisdellopoulos9244 ???

[@josegers5989]

@@dannythompson1948 The Australian magistrates said the prosecution case was "not the strongest" and the German magistrates said there was a lack of sufficient evidence and haven't gone any further with the case. In court you need proof, not just a feeling or hunch!

[@jonathandemy-geroe4991]

Hi, I don't know if you do cases from this far back but I think the 1989 murder of Edward Baldock by Tracey Wigginton and her three accomplices would be an interesting story for you to cover. Its regarded as one of the most bizarre cases in Australian criminal history and has the moniker of the 'Lesbian Vampire Killer'. Just wanted to bring it up since I live in the city where it happened and hearing one of my lecturers bring it up as a case study. Anyway, Merry Christmas.

[@maramarxx2431]

Terrible australian cases. With the damage done to the tourism incomes and industry, i understand the amount of cameras

[@lowrider81hd]

This case has been covered extensively on other true crime channels tho…

[@Kazza_8240]

'this far back'....... God I'm old 😒 😂

[@jeanettw2341]

@Ms Bliss Just stop having so much crime.

[@rationalbacon5872]

Nah that case has been done to death, I'd like to see the case of Stuart Rattle covered. I have a feeling his prominent family got the coverage squashed

[@MsShep55]

Merry Christmas Adrian, and thank you for your channel .It is the BEST one on this platform. Please look after yourself and your loved ones as well.

[@reginamushi6582]

Watched you from when you had 200K subs...am still shocked at how quickly you ve grown your channel, I used to watch you and wondered whether ppl would find your channel, am so happy, keep going brother xx

[@faithfulgab]

Thanks for covering the cases that I've never heard of before! Made my morning, as usual. 👌

[@ryandavis8045]

I look forward to these every Friday! Glad to be so early!

[@najalush]

Hi Adrian, thank you so much for covering this case! I sent through this suggestion so long ago, I honestly thought you didn’t think it was interesting enough to cover. It’s such a sad case & hopefully it’s put to rest soon as it’s been a long time & her family need closure. I’m glad you used the news footage that you did, as it clearly shows the many inconsistencies in the media reporting, both back when it happened, & still to this day. Also, in regards to Lismore’s floods - the town was hit by a record breaking 14m flood in Feb 2022, then another almost as big exactly 1 month later. The town still looks like a war zone, with many traumatised people still living in tents & caravans in their yards - so many houses are completely unliveable. The Gollan pub mentioned in your video was decimated & is unlikely to reopen, along with so many other businesses & buildings in the CBD

[@neusaantoniaromaocaxicane8901]

Perfect timing, man you are doing awesome keep going!!

[@anaiisaggy1543]

Happy holidays Adrian. Thanks for your great dedication 💕 stay safe

[@annamariamazzola7486]

Hi just wanted to say thank you ! Love your work

[@teajay74]

Thanks for the video and thanks for sharing some of your personal experiences.

[@marivicgarcia6820]

Really amazing videos.

[@willdazey7368]

A blonde hair on her body, when they WERE in a relationship, is hardly conclusive. Him refusing to respond to police for the 10th time, when they think he did it, is hardly convincing. Was he not allowed to leave Australia or move on after she died or refuse to help the cops build a case against him? It's interesting that there is no evidence so far, that has been released, to implicate him...

[@nonyabizz3533]

100%. No ways hes guilty from evidence. They dont even have a case.

[@DocBree13]

I agree

[@eileenbarnes8596]

They weren't SPEAKING so they weren't intimate at the time! They WERE Arguing and it appeared the others took his side! He lost control and they covered for him. I hope they lock him up. And expose the other two for the cover up.

[@dadeee7776]

@@eileenbarnes8596 innocent until Proven guilty, can’t throw someone behind for life because of coincidence

[@islakay]

I was also waiting for new evidence.

[@mlabuda61]

I’m a loyal subscriber,and I always love your content ! Wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays and a fabulous new year🎉!(that includes wonderful wishes for all of your supporters!)

[@morganwebb5244]

2004 was 17 years ago... I need a moment to digest that

[@dawncarrick9949]

Hope you have an awesome Christmas. Thank you for your awesome channel. I never miss one of your uploads

[@jenniferwilson9129]

I literally JUST sat down with my second cup of coffee ☕️ and was hoping for a good video to watch. Lo and behold, this one popped up 😁

[@RAAZR-]

Watching people die is so much fun if you're mentally ill. Women are vile

[@jenniferwilson9129]

@@RAAZR- I said a good video, you weirdo. I didn’t say anything to the effect of what you’re implying 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@RAAZR-]

@@jenniferwilson9129 Get some help and stop replying to me

[@jenniferwilson9129]

@@RAAZR- You go first 😄

[@misschievous4850]

Morning dude! Perfect timing. Was literally about to go make a coffee lol. Love your content. Keep up the good work! ☺️

[@RAAZR-]

She got murdered. "lol" - get some help you look mentally ill and was probably abused at an early age

[@ameliarhodes5000]

There was a case identical to this in the U.S. just recently involving two KZbinrs. He took the coward's way out rather than face justice. This guy is identical to the American.

[@aeligos]

Love the christmas backdrop. Great content too. Thanks for all you do. 👍

[@JaneDoe-hu4xe]

Its 17:03 in Germany. A bit too late for a coffee but never too late to watch Adrian TV 🙂

[@xzxmemoxzx]

5pm is too late for coffee? i drink it before bed around 11pm usually lol

[@mandywalkden-brown7250]

Really? It’s 0307 here in Queensland, Australia and I’m enjoying a large mug of coffee!

[@orderofmagnitude-TPATP]

Watching as soon as notification cane through. Awesome videos dude 😎

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thanks!

[@candycigarette7202]

Adrian, have you ever considered writing a book? of any sort, non-fic, fiction, personal essays? your research skills are so good, you have a natural way with pacing a narrative & you have a lovely way with words, you'd probably make a brilliant writer- although I guess your delivery is a big part of why your vids are so enjoyable & we wouldn't get that in a book!

[@magicdisneyman]

Thanks- you have quickly become one of my goto channels!

[@alloralou4722]

Thanks Adrien I love this channel!

[@carmangib]

The case of James Hanratty being hanged (the last man in England) for the brutal attack of Valerie Storey and her partner at the time, is a very interesting and twisted case with many plot twists that would make for an amazing video in your style... Keep up the good work!

[@GenXfrom75]

Imagine his wife's shock! 💔 He was arrested but she had no clue about his past. What IF he didn't do it?

[@bryankrippner7996]

How do you know she had no clue?

[@bettywith2girls]

@@bryankrippner7996 I think she meant that the new wife had heard that he probably had dated and "something" happened to the woman but had no idea that her husband would be charged years later with his prior girlfriend's murder. If she had, I'm sure she wouldn't have had 3 children with him.

[@GenXfrom75]

@@bryankrippner7996 from reports I've heard, his wife genuinely didn't know he was questioned about this murder.

[@bryankrippner7996]

@@GenXfrom75 Funny how people use the passive voice when they don't have any details.

[@GenXfrom75]

@@lenorap1111 how do you know that? Yes, I believe he did it. But I don't think she KNEW he did it. I merely asked what IF...

[@happyamar1]

Hi Adrian from Hong Kong at 3.17AM. Could not sleep....watching your channel to divert my mind from insomnia. Thk U

[@Cheapphilosophysale]

Oh man, never thought I'd see this one on here. Like another commentator, I was a young child (six or seven I believe) in Lismore when this happened and it shocked the whole town. Everyone was horrified and I remember us talking about it on the school playgrounds at Lismore Heights Primary School. I've since moved away to Melbourne, but I always kept an eye on this case in the hopes that he would be arrested.

[@skreemqueen7520]

My prayers to Simone’s family and friends. I hope justice is soon served.

[@c.j.3404]

Update in case anyone is watching this later, the charges were dropped due to lack of evidence, so much so infact that the prosecution had to pay him $190,000 asd to cover his legal fees.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Thank You for covering this case Adrian 💔

[@UlanKaz]

Thank you for subtitling Australian news presenter. No joke, it made it easier to understand her.

[@LitteJeanie]

I live 30min away from Lismore and remember when it happened well. The body was found very close to the caravan park, at a spot where people walked past all the time on the way to the local shopping square. It was across the road from a sports oval that borders the caravan park, behind a chain mesh fence in long grass and couldn't be seen from the footpath, even though it was just metres away from it. The local police really did a terrible job in the early stages when she was reported missing. They did not take it seriously at all. They acted like she was one of the local druggies that lived in the park, but she wasn't (even if she smoked pot - big deal). And the fact she was a young woman on her own in a foreign country should have made them react faster. It took six days to find the body, and that was only after locals reported the smell. They should have searched the area after she had been missing 24-48 hours. I truly feel for Simone's family.

[@cathy8070]

Love your channel. Merry Christmas 🇨🇦♥️🇨🇦

[@SoxyGamer]

yoooo adrian thanks for another vid - had 2 coffees today but smashing another tuning in!!!

[@andrellegoodman5139]

I always look forward to your stories and voice after a long day!

[@farzeldorf]

and then he calls the man toebeeus the whole time

[@vivecogrady]

Anothher great episode, Adrian. Very sad. I hope Simone gets the justice she deserves now

[@blinkie1114]

The wife looked so much like the backpacker and victim. That’s so eerie.

[@cwilliams9587]

I love your background! So festive

[@shivaniayers7086]

Loving all your shows in Brasil..very well Done!!

[@vortmax1981]

No, you never cooperate with the police for any reason without a lawyer. He's smart to remain silent.

[@ShadowWizard123]

Is it just me, or does this channel just keep getting better and better with each video?

[@VanillaMacaron551]

Yes I think the same. I stopped watching early on when one ep Adrian said "now sit back and enjoy" or something and I thought it was inappropriate to talk about "enjoying" a murder report. But I was drawn back by his consistency and commitment and I have felt great respect for the victims in all eps I've watched lately. Also Adrian has either got a good editor, or has learnt to cut excess words to create a nice, tight script that doesn't repeat itself or use unnecessary words. I think he is getting better and better with every video. Bravo.

[@carolinecarter6874]

An excellent and compassionate summary!

[@allanjazzera7630]

I most appreciate how you put a positive spin on the locations of where the crimes were committed. Good on you ;)