The Horrific Case of Jennifer Cave

[@armphidiic2609]

What a sad story. As a side note, I like how you often name the cases for the victims rather than the killer. The victims often get forgotten.

[@DocBree13]

Me too

[@djedit1107]

I agree

[@youneverwalkalone3584]

Yeah that's one thing I love about this specific channel. :)

[@annieseaside]

Me too, it is so important!

[@zwebackshyper9307]

literally everyone does that its not anything special

[@ninjaswordtothehead]

Police: "We need a warrant." Jim: "I don't."

[@Zimruns]

Jim is me

[@KebbuDace]

In Italy they would hold Jim accountable for the break in 😅 Like, if you kill or harm a thief in your own home you get arrested and have to pay his family for their loss 😅

[@johndoe5715]

@@KebbuDace wot even

[@saintlynnie4037]

@@KebbuDace so glad I live in the U S of A, where if someone breaks into my home, I can give them a hearty dose of lead

[@amandalogan89]

@@saintlynnie4037 the US can and has arrested people for this. Stand your ground is very limited and especially for minorities the law won’t give you any benefits of doubt

[@babybluecheeks]

Jennifer's Mums screaming during the 911 call is devastating, oh gosh just heartbreaking.

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

That part really got to me too.

[@kyrohowe3156]

Best audio to be put in A&E's Panic 911

[@SunniDae333]

Truly

[@waynegoddard4065]

Very sad and no mistake.

[@Aeglos15]

Heartbreaking.

[@ClandestineGirl16X]

Jim is the person every victim needs to have in their lives. Good for him for taking matters into his own hands and preserving the scene.

[@NeuroDeviant421]

Important safety tip: if you’re calling someone and telling them that you’ll call them back when you’re safe at home, pick someone who will notice your lack of calling.

[@louloubelle1330]

No one expects even someone you know to not ring back and be suspicious. She were with her 'friend'

[@CrimsonMagick]

If you feel the need to let someone know you're going to call them back to let them know you're ok, you need to get out of the situation and make sure you're not alone. Someone noticing you're missing is far too late in the process; it's no good to you if you're already dead.

[@trace9657]

Part of me thinks she may have done that because she wanted Colton to hear her communicate to someone who she was with, and that she should be headed home soon. Unfortunately, I guess he was too far gone to be rational and think critically about being the last known person to see someone alive.

[@FrgvDntFrgt8060]

@@CrimsonMagick Yes, exactly. By the time someone doesn't get home to call to let someone else know they've arrived safely, it is too late. Why take that chance? Just as you said, If one feels the need to call when they arrive home safely, that is a red flag and they should focus on insuring their safely. The person to be called should get off their lazy ass or send someone else to help asap. Even then there are times when it's already too late.

[@Electragirl5]

@@trace9657 it’s odd that she called this friend of hers who sounded more like an acquaintance as he was weirded out by her calling him since they weren’t that close…… so sad

[@jlk8041]

Truly admirable how Jim acted, not only breaking in when the police was acting too slow but also doing everything he could to protect Jennifer's mother with his choice of wording while still conveying the necessary information to the emergency operator

[@Catherinzsl]

Yes, absolutely. When the operator is asking about him performing CPR... oh gosh. I think he handled that as well as anyone could in that horrifying situation.

[@nadirimyers6643]

Yep. He didn’t want to say she was in pieces in front of her. I can tell and honestly he’s so strong cus I don’t think a lot of ppl would have been able to do that. I sure wouldn’t have

[@lynnlynn9124]

I love Coffeehouse Crime, but there was more to this case that had a couple of good comeuppance type of moments, esp involving Laura. She was insanely jealous of Jennifer and obsessed with Colton, even getting his name tattooed after being busted while awaiting trial. Colton did have a crush on Jennifer, and was always offering her drugs to entice her to come over. When Laura was in jail awaiting bond, she was recorded telling her grandmother and a friend how Jennifer and her family deserved everything they got. Jennifer's parents, the prosecutor, and the judge "are going DOOWWWNNN!" (you havta hear the recordings). And the best part was that Laura appealed her sentence and got a new trial. The prosecutor played the earlier recordings, and the jury doubled the original sentence. Laura's parents and grandma are just as despicable, as they had a Justice For Laura campaign going while Jennifer's parents were trying to grieve. Colton was remorseful and was known to be a blackout drunk & speed freak waving pistols around. He seemed more sincere than Laura. The pic in the toy area was at a Mexican hotel employee's home, who called the cops as soon as he could, hence the quick bust.

[@ceci7758]

i understand it may seem forever for police to legally go in to the apartment. However, they have to follow that process of a search warrant for them to not violate the suspects rights. (i know he shouldn't have rights) but the last thing they want is to go in there without a warrant and end up catching the suspect and in the end the case being dismissed due to them not having the legal right of going into the apartment.

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

Okay, I wondered why he wasn't more specific. Didn't occur to me he was withholding the graphic detail to protect his wife. That must have been hard for him to hold back the reaction from seeing what he had just seen

[@meddena]

Good job to Jim for preserving the crime scene.

[@fredajordan5704]

Yes indeed, So happy the mom didn`t go in first....Bloody cops didn`t do their job earlier, left without clearing the situation, lazy bastards.

[@jsccrna1744]

How could you not back off in horror? I came upon an awful crime scene as a teen. A woman shot and killed her horse in a stall after her own daughter committed suicide. I remember recoiling, rushing home in my car before phoning police. That was a horse, not a much loved daughter. Uncomparable!

[@VidGirl88]

Strong man. I'd be incoherent after finding a loved one like that.

[@ricktherrien8235]

I am not sure if your being facetious or not but if not yes that is a good thing.

[@michelleanderson245]

Good on Jim for saying "nah fuck your warrant"

[@EI-diablo-r9i]

Mark twain was right in his quote, "The more I learn about human beings, the more I like my dog."

[@nickyblue4866]

Same here

[@sweetlemonade6925]

I mean dogs can switch up at any moment and become murderous beasts.

[@killjoy9797]

Mark Twain was quoting Alphonse de Lamartine. It wasn't verbatim but it is obviously a "copy" of the French poet's meaning. Twain would have been familiar with Lamartine's work

[@lianalonge1984]

@@sweetlemonade6925 although I like the quote, you’re absolutely right. My fur baby was murdered by an EVIL dog. And people will blame humans for the dog’s misbehavior which isn’t always true.

[@EI-diablo-r9i]

@@lianalonge1984 dogs have a natural instinct for revenge?

[@raymondkymsuttle]

That photo of them smiling after the murder proves she was complicit. I can’t fake a smile that well after much less traumatic things than discovering a corpse in a bath!

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Did he ask you to help him?? Weird " no" answer. She's lying.

[@fatmabahri1315]

She must have been a disturbed person as well

[@Destroyer.no.XV.after-Rome]

Best original comment 👍I was becoming allergic to Jim 😂

[@ghost-type]

I don't understand how someone how kills someone and cuts that person into pieces could ever be allowed to ever be free. Death penalty to all of these horrible monsters.

[@trevorrogers95]

I agree.

[@Bingybingg]

Especially in Texas..

[@karlajohnson1312]

I agree. I believe these monsters will get out one day.

[@nhmooytis7058]

I agree!

[@spikeoi]

Absolutely! He deserves as much mercy as he showed to Jennifer.

[@NadyatheWitch]

How absolutely heart breaking to hear her parents find her.

[@ennjaychannel]

Hearing her mum screaming during the emergency call is heartbreaking, rip Jennifer cave

[@berry8934]

So true! 😭 RIP Jennifer. 🕊🙏

[@r.m.5548]

she made her decisions

[@ThisIsntMyYoutube]

Hearing Jennifer's mom during the 911 call is just painful I hope to never experience something as awful as losing your child

[@fredajordan5704]

So very true, must be the very worst thing in a parents life. Especially losing a child thru a brutal and senseless crime.

[@GypsyRock]

Ooof yeah the screams. I wish she hadn’t gone and looked. I thought Adrian said Jim forbade her. ..??

[@Hollylivengood]

The 911 operator was an idiot. A woman screams, "Mam, quit screaming. What's the address?" Jeez. They know the address as soon as the all comes in.

[@siobhanquigley9790]

Haunted by the mother's screams on the 911 call, definitely sounds like she saw something.

[@destinevery8437]

My absolute worst fear

[@differenttakethanmost]

So sad that her mom called her daughter’s killer out of courtesy- in hindsight- bitter bitter irony.

[@fernfunk]

Oh god. So true! Awful

[@SimpleeCece]

That’s probably why he didn’t finish getting rid of her body and just dropped what he was doing and ran.

[@SNOW.STORM30]

@@SimpleeCece Agreed. That call probably helped them find her since he ran before he was done.

[@pinkfink16]

The police took their good ol sweet time too. Feel absolutely awful for the parents

[@darkodarko9]

@@pinkfink16 the case would have been dropped and he could walk free if they entered without a court order

[@gabriellemartin5206]

The motive that prosecutors were not aware of at the time was that Colton was in love with Jennifer, however, she did not feel the same way towards him. Colton had previously threatened Jennifer with a knife in front of a friend who had to intervene. She was very scared to be alone with Colton. There is a suspicion that she was taken into his apartment unwillingly and possibly at knifepoint. Also during the autopsy of her severed head, it was found that someone, possibly Laura had shot a bullet into her head through her open neck. If Sharon hadn’t told Colton that she had called the police he possibly would have had time to dispose of Jennifer’s body but he didn’t get that far and fled before he could finish the job. It’s a heartbreaking story, especially the fact that poor Jim had to find Jennifer like that and will forever be haunted by the image. My heart goes out to the Cave and Sedwick families. Poor Jennifer, she was just starting to get her life sorted out only for it to be cut short and in such a horrific way. Thank you Adrian for covering this case. You did a wonderful job in telling this story.

[@jayayarzagoitia1737]

This is terrible i went to elementary school with her. She was such a nice person. Her mom is also very nice. I’m glad her story got out there and she’s not forgotten. RIP my dear friend.

[@DeeeBaby]

He is absolutely a cold hearted person taking pics like he is on a vacation and did not just kill and mutilate someone ...

[@iAmNothingness]

Reality is far more disturbing than any fantasy could ever be.

[@JmasterPullmizter]

You would be surprised how many ppl enjoy takin pics of there work.

[@sgsggsgsshshs8900]

What do you expect from a junkie?

[@_greybones925]

Let's not forget the equally cold-hearted Laura.

[@cuccicucci4480]

@@_greybones925 That evil smirk in her mug shot says it all. 😨

[@Jersh.]

She should’ve left his inebriated ass at the bar. So sick and twisted for someone to pay the ultimate price just for helping their mess of a friend.

[@cecejamesable]

No good deed goes unpunished and people wonder why no sticks their necks out anymore.

[@fredajordan5704]

George : Unfortunately you are so right.

[@jsccrna1744]

She had been with drunk and wasted Coleton enough that she must have seen his dark side. She should have called him a Uber and gone home alone. But she was so young. We have all made risky decisions we thought were okay at these time. She was simply unlucky to befriend a well hidden psychopath.

[@somuchfortalent]

That's what you get for playing mommy to animals.

[@PiXie232]

@@somuchfortalent she wasn’t “playing mommy”.. she was being a decent human being. No one deserves that. Grow tf up.

[@chelseacarpenter2302]

Jim did the best thing possible.. hearing her mother's screams was absolutely heartbreaking 😭

[@seangildersleeve1270]

That was absolutely horrrific

[@goldmoutdog19]

The fact that he has a chance of getting out at age 51 just shows how much of a joke the justice system is

[@Christislord7100]

If you can mutilante someone you are an irreparable threat to every single human animal and plant

[@iwantabloomingonion]

literally as if 51 isn’t still young. he’d still have a healthy 15-20 years of freedom.

[@goldmoutdog19]

@@iwantabloomingonion exactly like this man should not have a chance at living life as a free man anymore

[@sidstovell2177]

Surprising to me, as Texas is supposed to be tough. I expected the death penalty, or life without parole. Did the judge consider that he'd never been in trouble before? Or? I'm puzzled.

[@feereel]

@@sidstovell2177 animals family probably had connections thriugh the church

[@HappyBirddi]

God that 911 call genuinely made my stomach drop. Just hearing her mom's wailing and screams is absolutely soul crushing to hear

[@Eurocatbaby]

Jim was amazing for breaking in and not waiting on the police. I don't blame him because to many times they expect you wait around and he did what he had to do. I feel bad that he discovered her. But they were able to get on the case a whole lot sooner. I think Laura helped him with this thing all along. They were in it together. She should be in jail along with him.

[@missiecombs4807]

She should absolutely be locked up!!

[@Dmckenzie6]

That's only because the dude wasn't actually there, otherwise that can be a reckless move. Imagine the dude was actually there, and as someone who just murdered someone has essentially nothing more to lose. We may not like how slow warrants move sometimes, but it's not necessarily safe to break into someone's apartment that you suspect literally killed someone.

[@ninedaysjane2466]

@@Dmckenzie6 Stop the bootlicking.

[@rileybear836]

@@ninedaysjane2466 h-how? That’s a valid point? That could have been super fucking dangerous

[@scoremat]

Maximum respect to the step father and mother. I just cannot even imagine going through this

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

Thanks, for covering this tragic event that took Jennifer Cave from her loved ones. I was there for Laura Hall's retrial... she was first given 10 years in prison for her part... This was because they couldn't prove that she had help murder Jennifer. But they know that she helped with her body, and fleeing to Mexico. (In reality, there are many things you didn't have in the video, and that's a good thing...) So during the retrial, Laura thought that she would be found not guilty... But, during her prison calls to her mother, she showed no remorse and was threating to Jennifer's family... These recordings were played for the jury, and based on these and other factors, she was given the max jail time of 11 years. I didn't know Laura was already freed as of 2018 - - - (but it's been over 10 years since her retrial.) This is both truly tragic, and sad.

[@ImaMes888]

@S1L3NT G4M3R thanks for answering some lingering questions.

[@juliapalmer2344]

I cannot believe she is already free and that she threatened the victims family how sick.

[@rayharvey1330]

Her parents use the "bi-polar" excuse during her final trial. That dumb smile on her face in that after murder Mexico pic tells me she's just as guilty as he is.

[@bonniesimpson1636]

Being so insecure and pathetic that you go along with anything your loser boyfriend asks you to do is just not an excuse. Laura is as grotesque as Colton and should still be in jail.

[@wanderinghistorian]

Her dad* saying "f*** it" and breaking into the murderer's home, then preserving the crime scene, is legendary. *I know he wasn't her birth dad but he raised her. Good enough for me.

[@ErenDenizMert]

No wonder he sounded so chill

[@markblaze4909]

The man who raises you is your dad.

[@auggief729]

This and "That Chapter" are by far my favorite true crime channels. Keep up the great work!

[@DutchIsraeli]

OMG this is horrific... I cannot imagine being Jennifer's parents, having to find her like that. How terrifyingly traumatising 😢

[@DeathMetalDerf]

I couldn't imagine what I'd do or how I would feel if I walked into a bathroom and saw my stepdaughter in pieces in the tub. I'm talking an entire lifetime of therapy and it probably still wouldn't be enough.

[@oongieboongie]

Shrooms!

[@yennefer440]

@@oongieboongie How is that an appropriate response to op's comment? Grow up.

[@oongieboongie]

@@yennefer440 No shrooms?

[@nickyblue4866]

@@oongieboongie that is the dumbest reply i think I've heard in the last month here on yt.

[@oongieboongie]

@@nickyblue4866 I am on a mission to spread the message of psilocybin consumption!

[@xerces27]

They absolutely did this together. Their stories are too strange to be believable

[@abebuckingham8198]

How do you place her at the scene? I don't see any evidence she was there at all.

[@ambrr_lily]

I don't think the girl had anything to do with it until helping him flee. There's just no evidence of it at all. I don't know what you mean by their stories are too strange. There was a dead girl in his bathtub so from there anything is going to be weird. Plus, he tried to say she helped in the dismembering. He obviously doesn't care about her, if she helped in the murder he def would have said so.

[@Inspectorzinn2]

Eh I don't think so, she wasn't anywhere to be found when Jennifer disappeared that night. If she had been Jennifer would have just drop his drunk ass into her care and gone home.

[@solarose7820]

@@ambrr_lily for sure! I can’t believe all of these comments saying she did it. Trust me, he would’ve said something in that case! Lol…

[@Bubba__Sawyer]

@@ambrr_lily What evidence is there to say that she definitely _didn't_ partake in the crime?

[@robintam8222]

Born (80s) and raised about an hour from Austin and I've never heard of this story. Absolutely tragic. My heart breaks for her parents. My youngest brother was murdered and I can't imagine having to have seen his body after the fact. Just seeing him in his casket has been more than enough to haunt me forever. 😔

[@MM-we4no]

So sorry for your loss 💔 I pray that you find peace and healing

[@robintam8222]

@@MM-we4no Thank you so much. Your prayers are greatly appreciated. 🤎

[@TheMysticRealms]

I, too grew up in the Hill Country. I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

[@terricolarusso2639]

I love the respect you give to the victims. By adding a photo and RIP helps put a face to the name we just heard. Nice touch Adrian. Very classy!

[@beatricemurwira7454]

All I can say is you're amazing Adrian,you have all of our support here in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@josmclove4426]

And here in South Africa ✌🇿🇦❤

[@cruisingkirby.8188]

And here in Victoria BC 🇨🇦

[@Evava]

@@josmclove4426 Another fellow South African supporter here 🥰

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you!!

[@cherylsurplice1417]

And here in Venice Beach California!

[@Nimue56]

I love how you tell the story so there aren't any open ends. You have a very soothing voice as well. Really adds to the story. Thanks for all of your hard work putting this together.

[@hnfiiinc5993]

Thank you, Coffehouse Crime. Your content gets me through work, gaming, and everything in-between. Here's to more years of your well-made content!

[@thatopeete1959]

I love how you narrate the stories. The deliverance the tone of your voice. Absolutely amazing.. Keep it up. The story is heart breaking through

[@smurfylee]

I gasped in horror when you said the step father walked in and found her, my goodness,just absolutely horrific 😥

[@em84c]

Seeing a dismembered body would so traumatising. I can't even imagine finding a loved one that way.

[@dancingfirefly7761]

Her mother's screams...she must have gone into the bathroom while her boyfriend was on the phone. How do you ever recover from seeing that?

[@Shyolite]

Yeah, she got curious and saw exactly what the dude said she shouldnt see

[@destinevery8437]

I would never

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

You don't

[@jeffalexgreco]

@@Shyolite or maybe she's just upset her daughter is dead. You don't have to lay eyes on the body to feel the pain.

[@BoxOKittens]

I wonder why everyone is assuming she must have seen the body to scream like that? Just knowing that your child is dead would cause a mother to scream. It's the worst thing in the world.

[@MrHarley950]

It never ceased to amaze me how messed up so many people are and the ridiculous stories they tell to try to minimize their culpability. RIP Jennifer.

[@LatinMessiah]

I really like how you give a brief background and history on the locations. Helps set the backdrop to the story nicely.

[@brandonayong5823]

And during that part he always has that nice acoustic instrumental playing to help ease you into the case

[@cindys.9688]

I agree!👍🏻

[@ubertoyourmomshousetonitef4204]

@@cade75 All people today have poo poo'd at some point...anyone who is reading this knows that you have dropped some brown things inside the toilet bowl and also have looked at your poo poo before you flushed with the toilet paper partially covering your feces...that's just real facts that everyone has seen there doo doo...🤣🤣🤣

[@faveexo]

@@cade75 be quiet, whether its stolen or not its still credible

[@ubertoyourmomshousetonitef4204]

@@faveexo But comment below if anyone has ever smelled your socks and feet after wearing shoes all day in your life...like you smell the stench of your foot sweat...dont be shy and just admit that most of you have smelled your feet and in between your toes with the lint from the socks...💯💯💯

[@saintlynnie4037]

It's so insane that Laura is walking free after helping Colton in this horrible act.

[@m1586]

Jim is a very brave and loving step-father! R.I.P Jennifer.💐

[@YaLittleFriend]

Kudos to the stepdad (bonus dad) he kept himself calm, communicated clearly, kept her poor mom out and got that crime scene secured. 🚨

[@RAVEN_SPRING_]

My heart is broken for Jim and Jennifer’s mother. No one should see there daughter in such an gory scene. 🖤 remember people don’t trust everyone you meet. They can blindside you with betrayal that you never saw coming.. always hang out with multiple people.. this keeps strangers in check. Or make sure to be with a real friend that you have known forever and can trust with your life.

[@DocBree13]

She had known him for years. I don’t see how she could have expected this.

[@dontmindme633]

@@DocBree13 yeah the statement should really be- don’t trust anyone. And who can live like that?

[@imbatgirl]

The mother’s screams were just so heartbreaking. I have a daughter and if anything would happen to her, Id go crazy. I cant even begin to imagine a life without her.

[@kaka3661able]

Ive 4 beautiful daughters I'd never recover if anything happened to them

[@azazello1784]

That' your problem. Don't dedicate your life to someone else

[@CreditR01]

@@azazello1784 You kind of make that choice when you become a parent, genius.

[@Bel7489]

I’m from Corpus & had never heard of this case! Thank you!

[@pocketoposies7370]

I have to admit you've definitely become my new favourite in this genre ♡

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you so much!!

[@pocketoposies7370]

@@CoffeehouseCrime cheers love its my genuine pleasure to be able to even give the compliment to be quite honest, please don't stop anytime soon love! Some of us really need people like you. Xo.

[@philiphied]

That's some impressive composure by Jim on the call. To be assertive and say that the crime scene needed to be preserved.

[@roberthenahan7885]

Only 55 years?!!! That guy is irredeemable. They should never let him out.

[@Wheresmy240]

Agreed. I used to be hooked on Xanax, alcohol, and opiates and would never harm any of my friends, much less mutilate them. Dude must have some sick shit going on inside that empty head. Being high and drunk is no excuse.

[@lxic-bz8hf]

sick system

[@Bubba__Sawyer]

_Minimum_ 55 years. Many people with minimum sentences never end up getting paroled.

[@shebacynn1320]

@@Bubba__Sawyer He did not say 55years minimum. The sentence is 55years and parole after he has served half his sentence.

[@good1day726]

He got away with it, to live another day.

[@sabentley101]

Hearing Jennifers mother screaming was absolutely heartbreaking.

[@rhizajhane1347]

Jennifer’s mom screaming while in the phone makes my heart sank deep. I cried. 😢😢😢

[@longlivebeans]

I’m sure it was hard for anyone to hear those screams but as a parent, that was truly devastating. Nobody should ever have to live with the trauma of knowing their baby died in such a horrifying way. I hope they’re both okay & healing.

[@jeremycole1341]

The amount of time and respect you always pay to the victims is so unique and noble

[@SylviaPimental]

You have a nice calming voice when telling the story. Thank you - this is my go to channel for crime stories

[@kristenandco.2223]

I live in austin & also went to UT. I knew Vanessa, Jennifer’s sister, when this happened. We all lived in Dallas, at the time. Absolutely horrific case. Thank you for covering with integrity.

[@obscurity3027]

Congratulations on hitting 1 million subs, Adrian…I’ve been watching your channel since the beginning, and it’s awesome to see your success and how fast you grew. Really great job, bud…your efforts are paying off.

[@datman3416]

I just can’t even imagine finding someone I love in that kind of state… I mean my god how do you come back from such a thing

[@cats.addict6457]

That's an awful story... hearing the mum's screaming is just unbearable... I hope that Jennifer is Resting In Peace and that her family and loved ones are managing, one day at a time, to find a way to live without her by their sides. Thanks Adrian for your excellent video, you always do excellent videos anyway

[@mitsukuni24]

Bro bro. I'm totally obsessed with your channel. Your informative, respectful, and a great story teller! Keep up the good work! Thank u for helping me get my true crime fix.

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

thank you!!

[@janinemccartha1811]

Hu Coffee House Crime. Love your awesome and interesting videos. These crazy people shouldn't be released from prison because they have no conscience. Anyone who would use the excuse of being drunk or high to murder someone is a complete lie. Hopefully I never have to be around anyone that crazy and irratating ever! Awesome and happy times to you Adrian and your family as well, peace, Janine Smiley😀🙂😎😍🤩🌝🌚🍉🎂

[@fitterniti]

These stories are hard enough as it is. But actually witnessing the horror of what your loved one was subjected to, is something no one should ever experience.

[@ash_tray]

Truly such a horrific case. This poor Angel and the fact that her family had to find her makes it even worse. Rest In Peace, Jennifer. You beautiful girl.

[@papadave3084]

If only Jennifer had kept with her original plan to go to bed at a decent time because she had to be up early the next morning for her new job. If only. But then, if only her out-of-control "friend" wasn't a brutal monster. To Jennifer's family and friends, I am sad with you after learning about this senseless and tragic loss. May the peace of The Holy Spirit cover and strengthen you.

[@gernothartig]

I stumbled upon this channel a week ago and now I'm addicted. I always think 'just one last video' but proceed to watch 5. I really love your style and passion for your videos. You are doing a great job and you deserve every single subscriber of yours. Thank you, for entertaining us.

[@SchoobieDoo]

Adrian i do have to say thank you for never disappointing when it comes to these videos. cheers to your family and have a blessed day

[@SchoobieDoo]

1 MILLION SUBS!

[@NaterBater]

@@SchoobieDoo It is more than well deserved. This channel has some awesome chilling videos that always keep you on the edge of your seat.

[@SchoobieDoo]

@@NaterBater i couldn’t agree more! not to mention the coffee shop we all get to enjoy together :)

[@tracieday8661]

He's awesome isn't he. I'll bet he's the nicest person.

[@TheMenz24]

He definitely deserves the 1 mil subs

[@alohareyes4101]

I like the way you narrate and the places too. Been watching since pandemic. 👏👏👏

[@itskeefy]

I live in Atx and this was the first time i heard of this story. Thank you!

[@DeepThought420]

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[@brandonayong5823]

I live in France so we get it right in time for the late afternoon snack here

[@DeepThought420]

@@brandonayong5823 😆 that works too 🎉

[@ubertoyourmomshousetonitef4204]

@@DeepThought420 All people today have poo poo'd at some point...anyone who is reading this knows that you have dropped some brown things inside the toilet bowl and also have looked at your poo poo before you flushed with the toilet paper partially covering your feces...that's just real facts that everyone has seen there doo doo...🤣🤣🤣

[@sunnycloud]

@@brandonayong5823 in Armenia, it’s always evening when the videos are posted 🥲

[@FlameFlickers]

The most plausible scenarios I can work out in my head for this murder taking place all involve a jealous Laura either waiting for them in Colton's apartment when they got home or else arriving at the apartment and not being happy to find Jennifer there. Those scenarios also make the way Laura assisted him to flee the country much more plausible as well..

[@solarose7820]

I think she just helped him cause she was so infatuated with him.

[@FlameFlickers]

@@solarose7820 I think you're wildly underestimating how shocking it would be to walk into someone's apartment and find that they had a dismembered body in their bathtub. There's a world of difference between being infatuated with someone and being willing to stick by them in a situation like that. Also, it's unlikely he would have even let Laura into his apartment if the murder had occurred when she wasn't there.

[@andy-wz1fi]

If Laura did it on a jealousy attack Colton would most likely say so instead of the bs story about passing out, as he never tried to protect Laura during his trial - he even said she was the one to mutilate the body -, also no physical evidence points to her actually doing it/being there when it happened and psychologists later attested that she was obsessive with their relationship to the point she would do anything he asked from her - including breaking laws like helping him flee - while Colton was much less interested in what they had

[@FlameFlickers]

@@andy-wz1fi I'm not saying she necessarily did it. But I do think it's likely she was present and was possibly the reason the situation escalated.

[@pikabiga]

Same thoughts here. I know jealous people, they’re terrifying. Would not exclude this possibility at all. In fact it’s my gut feeling, but we won’t know. It makes me wary about helping my “friends” too. So many external factors like Laura that you don’t know about

[@applesolon993]

I'm a new subscriber of your channel and I must admit that I'm loving your videos! I've been following a lot of true crime docu channels and lots of your videos are new and I haven't seen from other channels!! Thank you!

[@sup6293]

If this crime was indeed triggered by drugs/alcohol why were they smiling afterwards in Mexico knowing what they have done? The only answer is these two are despicable.

[@cherylwest9538]

@coffee house crime , I like that you cover cases that I haven't heard before, a lot of true crime videos are story's that are repeatedly told

[@cindys.9688]

You put these stories together so perfectly, Adrian.👍🏻

[@msc-q3o]

Always waiting patiently for your video. Hats off for compiling and bringing these cases to us.

[@jermu8706]

You never realize just how much research you have to do to get this many details until you try to look some up yourself

[@pipermeh3350]

Thank you so much for always putting so much emphasis on the victims and their lives. You're so respectful and you make sure that we understand a good bit about the person they were before the crime that sadly ended their lives.

[@nhipham-lk5pj]

I was living in Austin when this happened and it was all over the news, all the students were talking about it. Such a sad story.

[@SageK253]

This feels so unfinished. Not your video, but the story. Having so many holes left, so many questions unanswered, makes me wonder how much of this was on which one of them. How convenient that she arrived just as he was coming to.

[@dancotton3199]

My guess/opinion Colten in his drunken state tried to sleep with Jennifer, she turns him down gets shot. He Panics and knows Laura would do anything for him so essentially recruits her for help.

[@MfPuppies]

I totally agree. I mean he was blackout drunk, she was obsessed with him and treated her like shit but he still slept with her. I'm sure she was jealous of Jennifer due to the fact he was such good friends with Colton. So yeah I think Laura done it not Colton. Would it be more likely she walked in after the crime or that he woke up after blacking out and made to believe he did it. What time was his trip to the store? Any CCTV footage or did the cashier notice if he was intoxicated? What exactly were the details that prove Colton to be the killer? What was his motive? Laura's obsession would be a fine motive and would be why she seemingly had no problem "helping" in the clean up and getaway plan. Looks to me like everything went to her plan except when they got arrested? Maybe if I look into this case I will get my question answered and have no doubt that Colton is Jennifer's killer.

[@raizab.1837]

I don't understand this friendship with someone who was obviously in somewhat of a dark place and why did she seem to feel so responsible all things considering. Was she just a poor judge of character? I'm not blaming the victim but there are holes and all I can think is this guy was a manipulator and he manipulated her. This guy wasn't worth 1 second of this girl's time. God bless her and her devastated parents. He doesn't deserve to ever get out of prison!

[@rayharvey1330]

@@MfPuppies My guess...They both planned it together...She was already at the house waiting for her boyfriend to lure her back. Those 2 psychos just wanted someone to kill...you can tell by the dumb smiles on both their faces in that after murder pic. (Oh...and Laura's father pleaded to the court in 2018 that his daughter had bi-polar disorder...as if that excuses her for what she had done. 🧐

[@wendyto1750]

There's a book, A Descent into Hell, by Kathryn Casey... It answers a lot of your questions, but I completely agree. I firmly believe that Laura Hall was the actual murderer. It's such a good book. You should read it. I'd love to know if you come up with the same opinion as me?

[@obsoletetortoise4785]

This is probably my favorite true crime channel, That Chapter is a close second but you've got him beat imo!!! Keep it up!!

[@DG-rb7bo]

Defo the two best

[@kandreasworld4374]

My guess is that the ex-girlfriend stopped over after Jennifer got Colton home from the bar and went into a jealous rage and shot her. Then when Colton woke up, Laura convinced him that he must have done it and they needed to dispose of the body.

[@midwesthorrorfan5213]

Plausible

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

Yeah I thought the same, at least that she shot her. The rest does seem plausible, or that he thought the police would blame him anyway, given his gun was used, so decided to dispose of the body. I guess we'll never know for sure but the question remains, why would she otherwise help him dispose of a body, cover up a murder, when she admitted he didn't threaten her? Who would do that? No-one who wasn't involved

[@escopeto7849]

Sound scenario. Colton was high and drunk but he would need an opener to do the kill. The ex looks to me like an Amber Heard-type deceiver, she would've at least conked Jennifer on the head or stab her before pushing her boytoy into further horrific things.

[@Ocyla]

More than likely. These 'I blacked out" stories are total bullshit to cover up what they really did.

[@Infinitenull]

Laura just has that look in her eyes that I can actually believe that to be true....She was the one that appeared to be more unhinged than he did through all this. Sure he liked his drugs and booze, but the history recap didn't give any indication of any maliciousness to his mentality...

[@RoloTonyBrownTown69420]

Thank you for being the one channel that takes true crime seriously and respectfully. Thought I found another but people just can’t seem to fathom putting ads in the middle of true crime videos is extremely disrespectful

[@GiacoC]

you say successful church boy in Texas? I say expect murder......There is no worse thing in western society than American christians....or better southern Americans....And dont get me started on American police.....jesus

[@trueking1069]

Bro ur amazing litteraly just finished binging ur content.... u rule man

[@leesashriber5097]

Heartbreaking 💔 Jennifer had her whole life ahead of her. The 911 call was so sad. Thanks, Adrian for another top-notch job!!

[@april.v.lewis87]

My husband and I have watched every single video and we love them all. He gets more excited than I do when you post a new video. Keep them coming!

[@bannedmann4469]

Potential red flag...

[@april.v.lewis87]

@@bannedmann4469 possibly. Lol.

[@adith9327]

Lmfao

[@mrcommonsense9074]

They are def educated to commit a crime. Stay tuned

[@LeaveNoTrashBehind]

Wow... 55 year's for murdering and dismembering a person, wow the justice system is fucked up in this country.

[@elisejackson2854]

And he only needs to service 23.

[@LeaveNoTrashBehind]

@@elisejackson2854 That's fucked.

[@Bubba__Sawyer]

@@elisejackson2854 _Minimum_ 23 years. Parole is often denied in cases like this.

[@EldePHX]

Yeah judges are stupid

[@afunnyusername5599]

laura's interview really didn't sit right with me. I don't know this case or any of the people but the story i kind of think could be true is that laura saw jennifer taking Colton home while she was waiting outside his apartment stalking him for a booty call. She flipped out thinking Jennifer wanted to sleep with him, killed her and put her in the bath while Colton slept before leaving and going home to change, then returning to the crime scene where she could wake Colton up and blame him for the murder. Again I don't have a clue, just talking sh*t but the way she was describing Colton telling her about a body just didnt seem real. Either way i think she was more involved than she claimed.

[@carolinepritchard3842]

Agreed

[@ajsbns4352]

I think so too. There is a gunshot wound in her chest which is the cause of her death. They either killed her intentionally or accidentally. After that, they tried to dispose her body by chopping her into pieces but wasn't able to finish it.

[@confuzedpenguin9974]

Yeah I think it was Laura

[@malinasworld]

It’s kind of a wild leap to think that Laura was the only murderer based on her awkwardness in the interview clips we saw. There very well might be more to her involvement than we know but the most simple explanation for her being there was just that she was so obsessed with that guy she was happy fleeing to Mexico with just him no matter the circumstances.

[@iCynnie]

ya seems like there was a struggle since the was a mess, idk if drug Colton could of done that. I wonder who's DNA were on the murder weapon. maybe she told him to shoot her later while her and Jennifer fought 🤔 such a mystery

[@uberempty]

I swear sometimes the 911 operators are oblivious. You could call and say the address, and there’s a dead girl. They still ask to verify the address and to do cpr on a headless corpse!!!! I don’t blame that guy. “This is a crime scene”

[@YaLittleFriend]

Yes facts! What a request but I know they want to preserve life but deceased is deceased!

[@bluegreen5377]

To be fair it doesn't sound like he told the operator that Jennifer was decapitated to spare her mother, and I don't think it's a bad thing to ask people to make sure.

[@adoboflav4skin]

Her being dismembered wasn’t mentioned during the call, that’s why. They probably thought she was strangled or shot at best.

[@malinasworld]

I don’t think the mother got the address out as clearly as we heard in the clip, and the operator’s human anyway, maybe she didn’t catch it. I’m sure most calls aren’t about murders and hence aren’t as distraught and panicked.

[@boondocksdragon8959]

It sounded like Jim was trying to spare Jennifer's mother the shock of what was in that apartment. He never told the dispatcher that she was dismembered or even that she was mutilated in any way until after the operator had asked about CPR, and even then, he simply said it was a "gruesome scene" or something kind of nondescript like that. It's an understandable confusion this time, but I totally agree that so many times, the dispatchers we hear on these stories seem almost oblivious to the intensity of situations requiring their attention.

[@NotANiceGuy99]

Poor Jennifer. If only she would've stuck to what she said she originally had planned for that night (going to bed early). She wouldn't have met such a gruesome end to a horrible monster (or monsters, if Colton's girlfriend DID play a role in Jennifer's demise). Sadly, we as the human race don't have the power to see into the future.

[@pm2886]

We do though. We all know that troubled people bring trouble to our lives. When there are so many good, whole, untroubled people to befriend, it becomes a deliberate choice to stick with the bad ones.

[@annieseaside]

I have often imagined myself in these stories and it was so great to see Jim say F it, I’m going in to find my babygirl. Charge me with whatever, I don’t care. Most stories the parents stay within the Law and the advice and pace of Police. Sometimes I think the case takes longer. May her memory be a blessing. Such a tragedy. 😰

[@williamssmith2842]

Hello how are you doing

[@duncanidaho2130]

Your ending words speak volumes on the victim's life and the horror of her death.

[@christophluger793]

If I saw a dismembered body, No Matter if it is a loved one or not I'd break down crying. That's so gruesome, I don't even have words for it.

[@markblaze4909]

Hope I don’t run into you ever at the grocery store. In the meat isle.

[@CC3193]

If you're not Texan, the drive from Corpus Christi to Austin is about 3.5 hours. (I'm not even American, so I searched to find out how long the trip was for her parents)

[@kevinquist]

i have told my boys, all in their mid 20s. helping others is what we have to do. but you dont have to be doing it at the cost of your life. help others but stay safe. if you think your life is in anyway at risk, contact authorities immediately and find the others,professional help. sitting at home. i see my oldest, 22 at the time, walking past our house with a total stranger. turned out to be a homeless guy. I quickly threw on my shoes and chased after them, they got to the end of the street before I stopped them, asked what was going on. My son wanted to buy this guy dinner. I am so proud of that part, however the homeless man, wanted him to come with him and go to a specific restaurant. didnt want just cash. I gave the man 20, told him to enjoy a nice dinner. to think about his choices to take my son. told him about 3 places he could go to get help, no questions asked. however if I ever saw him leading my son away, police would be involved and or more issues would arise. year later. same guy was arrested and jail for murdering a local young man, homeless guy took every thing the kid had on him and tried to run. I say this so you stay safe. MOST people who need help dont want to harm you. however some dont care and will. and you have NO IDEA how to figure out who will harm you and when. Drunk friend at a bar? call an uber, or taxi. pay the fair and send them home. your life is worth so much more than an uber fee. you are not mean or selfish, protecting your life.

[@PiXie232]

That’s incredibly scary.. always listen to your intuition! It probably saved your son’s life that day..

[@kevinquist]

@@PiXie232 It was terrifying. I'm afraid to think what MAY have happened if I hadnt stopped them. Maybe nothing. I wasnt willing to take that chance. 50 years of experience tells me you cant just go with best thoughts (sadly). We had a long discussion about safety.

[@brandonayong5823]

" So you think she's past CPR treatment?" " I do. And I also think that we have a crime scene here that I don't really want to disturb" Smart man

[@micahrowe]

She was SO beautiful. This is absolutely disgusting and horrifying! There is a special place in hell for the garbage that cut her life short. And his female accomplice. Sometimes I wish they would throw criminals like this into a mob of people who are from the area of the victims. Let the people decide on justice.

[@FlexedNoose]

As much as I can feel for that, there’s a reason kangaroo courts aren’t legal.

[@missiecombs4807]

I sometimes feel like bringing back public hangings would be a good idea. Pack a picnic, bring the kids. Make an afternoon of it. Teach some valuable lessons.

[@minkki5656]

55 years?? Death penalty would have sufficed. I also believe Laura helped with the body. She was so in love with this criminal, that she was willing to escape with him, and not report him to the police immediately. Rip Jennifer. You didn't deserve this. May God continue to bless her family.

[@bannedmann4469]

Yup, pussy pass stay strong.

[@tanatswataruvinga]

Actually she admitted to killing Jennifer while in prison. So it’s possible she was the murderer

[@joywebster2678]

They chopped up tne body but never disposed of it?!? Did they tire out of chopping? I mean had they dumped the pieces along their drive to Mexico, they may have had longer on the run. But they did all that work and left the scene intact with body?? Could have left her shot and run, save the effort.

[@debbieprokop9401]

I just love Adrian, he's comfortable, friendly and someone I'd really like to sit down with and have a coffee!

[@hellomiami4012]

Lockdown is over Debbie 😁

[@opalfishsparklequasar8663]

💐 Horrific and unfair. She was just starting her life. I'm so sorry her family went through this. 💖🕊

[@SunnyKlein-vr7eh]

That chick is just as guilty as the guy she might not have been the one that chopped up the victim but she was definitely part of it. I hope she goes to prison just as long

[@ann_9897]

i appreciate the effort you put into every video

[@SmileAustin]

I live in Austin and totally remember this event. So devastating. You should also do the story of the woman who killed here friend and stole her baby. That was in Austin as well.

[@wandertree]

Austin has really gone downhill since all the crazies escaping Commiefornia have moved there.

[@SmileAustin]

@@wandertree actually it's gone downhill since democrat mayors keep getting elected...

[@r1verman]

Seeing the photo of those two all smiles shows they had no remorse for Jennifer. I thought Texas had stiffer penalties. Their sentences don't seem just at all. Hearing Jennifer's mother on the 911 call broke my heart. No parent should have to lay their child to rest. Especially, one taken in such a horrific manner.