Depraved Killer Caught On Camera - Can YOU Solve This Case?

[@marianorris1081]

Someone has got to know this guy!!!! Camera is super clear .

[@genevieveacevedo8251]

Law inforcement is my thought!

[@marianorris1081]

I got army vibes andi don't no why

[@gatdemun]

I live in Houston. I’ll be on the look out. 👀

[@oAgL214]

They know who it is but I'm guessing he's untouchable.

[@jadezee6316]

there is a cover-up going on here.the idea that this man could not be identified from that camera surveillance is totally unbelievable...plus..the killing was NOT meticulously planned because what such killer would walk in front of a camera clearly able to ID him? and....while it WAS planned shows this woman was singled out which makes this a murder by either a serial killer or a hit man.....this makes it very likely that this crime is not being solved in order to protect others....there is no other conclusion that makes sense....

[@sserenity13]

The way the killer meticulously planned this…I definitely believe he will strike again if he hasn’t already. The fact that he has a “type” and is going after high risk victims too. He could be someone who doesn’t live in the area and travels, which would explain the lack of similar cases.

[@HelloKitty-pe4ho]

Do you mean prostitutes?😂😂

[@stephaniefox896]

I think it may be a cop! Think about it she may have been an informant that could have been a police officer that she was meeting with that liked to use sex workers. She might have threatened to turn him in and he killed her. Might me wrong but it needs to be looked into

[@latetotheparty7551]

Agreed. Very dangerous either if he knew her or was "just" on the prowl. Very dangerous monster on the loose.

[@_leila.]

Hi! I dont know if you'll see this, but I've been watching your channel for years. At this point they've become part of my routine. It really helps me to turn my brain off for once, your voice and the way you explain thing is just so soothing. Keep it up man 🐝 Love from Germany

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you! Glad I can be part of your routine!

[@jhatcher9156]

I couldn't agree more. As soon as the notification comes in my day gets better! Hope things are well in Germany. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@lisamcleodIsleofskye]

Same! Love the way he narrates and the compassion he shows the victims ❤

[@vanhelsing4602]

Is that a compliment to a creator that it turns you brain off? kek

[@ubertoyourmomshousetonitef4204]

Deep down inside as you read this, you have definitely looked at your brown droppings from your bung hole before you flush the toilet. And its also true you look at the toilet paper to make sure all is clean in between your cheeks. Lastly, its also true you have smelled your socks and feet at least once and also your underarms as well. Be honest and admit in your response.😂😂😂

[@Goddess-tz5to]

Cannot believe they still have not found this guy. Surely there must be other CCTV outside the building/street that could have been scrutinised...

[@waffleboi7487]

As someone who has a sibling I can’t imagine cleaning up the same crime scene where my sister died. The thought of it is unbearable but I can only imagine how terrifying that actually feels

[@annewagner196]

There are businesses that provide this service, but by doing this heinous task herself, she was able to discover more evidence herself. That poor sister.

[@cynhwon]

I don't have a sibling it's not a crime scene but I had some hard time tidying up belongings of my friend, who died of cancer, and packed them for her parents to take back home. I cannot even begin to imagine cleaning up the same crime scene where one's sibling died >

[@jus__gra]

@@annewagner196I don’t think “heinous” is the right word, maybe “morbid”. Cleaning a crime scene isn’t what I’d describe as heinous.

[@mm-qj6cc]

Simply the repercussions of child sexual abuse. Noone enters this world without it, it's all created

[@abellabarbie]

My sister's and I had to clean up the scene (my mom's room) where my mom almost passed away in our hospice care, and it was truly heartbreaking.

[@MM-eo8eu]

I wish I could give Christina a hug. That's all too much for someone to go through. Thank you for such compassionate coverage. There are a lot of people who would judge Shelbey unreservedly for her occupation.

[@SilkyC]

I REALLY hope that one of these days one of your videos' reaches someone that ends up solving a case you've covered!! Your videos are great and give so much details! Here's to hoping this case gets solved.

[@betsylaughlin8652]

Me too🙏I love true crimes episodes where the guilty party is identified and removed from society, mainly bc I can’t bear to think that people get away with this horrific stuff. Of course I know they do, it happens every day, but I pray that someone sees this and is not too afraid to identify this person to someone who will HELP and get justice.🙏RIP sweet girl, abused her whole life, and dying like this. Those two sisters had each other, and now one must go on alone, so heartbreaking. Please let there be justice!!!

[@laurametheny1008]

AMEN!🙏🏼💔

[@stfuplsok]

your *videos

[@abellabarbie]

Agreed.

[@chrisatkins7022]

She was racist af.....stop rooting for the enemy. clown

[@FaerywingArt]

I live in the Houston area, & this is so sad for Shelby’s sister. I hope someone sees the videos & they can find this guy. My heart goes out to her sister & that Shelby gets justice.

[@christacrawford8216]

Sounds like, given the blood on the doormat that Houston police did NOT want to even bother with, and also given the good video footage YET no conviction, that indeed the assailant most likely WAS a Houston cop. 🤷‍♀️

[@lwu1111]

this was the comment Iwas going to make, that guy is giving cop energy

[@nlwilson4892]

She was rented out by her father. What if her fear after being arrested was because she recognized one of those cops as someone that abused her as a child. He is worried she'll report him and kills her, or gets someone else to do it.

[@tomoates8568]

If Houston was a small department I'd agree with you, but I doubt it to be honest. If anything, they'd be more excited to catch them if it was a cop. That would be a great thing to add to their resume catching a killer cop. In a large department it's not like all of them know each other, so the likelihood of them protecting another cop who was a murderer just because they were a cop are slim to none. The actual sad part is the explanation for why they didn't bother with the door mat is just pure laziness. They didn't feel like it. In the investigators eyes I'm sure this was just a case of a prostitute who got killed, they probably would've partially blamed her because of her line of work and therefore didn't work as hard at her case

[@spacemanspliff7983]

There's a whole lot of stupid assumptions going on here. 😂

[@amandadonegan2137]

The Sister unfortunately 'contaminated' doormat be removing it. Never move evidence. Guard it call the lnvestigators.

[@maury0009]

Adrian, your detailed analysis of the Shelbey Thornburgh case, accompanied by haunting surveillance footage, sheds light on a tragic story of a young woman's life cut short. Despite clear evidence, justice remains elusive. Your call to action for information and your dedication to seeking justice are commendable. Thank you for your efforts in bringing attention to this case.🙏🏻

[@dreamersleepwalker]

This is heartbreaking. You can see the person responsible for your sadness and misery, but you can’t touch him! Imagine the pain and sorrow. 😢

[@barbarapaige4587]

Imagine how it must be for the poor sister. Not only a wrecked and tragic childhood, and now she has to live alone without the only person who helped her survive it. what a tragic case, and thank you Adrian, for your compassion.

[@MacT4972]

@@barbarapaige4587, those were my thoughts exactly. Bless Christina. 🙏

[@PresumablyTunes]

The police denial to take the doormat as evidence is so sus.

[@simrdownmon6431]

It is not ok to be her height and weigh 300lbs. Wanting people to live a long healthy life is not fat shaming.

[@TerraLeanna]

@@simrdownmon6431what…

[@kayleigh3648]

@@simrdownmon6431 While ur statement is true, that has nothing to do with the OP’s comment. Not only that, but she lost all that weight at the time of this case, so ur comment is completely irrelevant

[@natedoggcata]

@@simrdownmon6431 She didnt deserve to be murdered for that either. wtf is wrong with you?

[@brettvv7475]

​@@simrdownmon6431TF are you even talking about?

[@kawaiiwarrior3553]

Shout out from Houston! I remember when this happened not that long ago. There was so much coverage at first about it, but then it just disappeared and nothing's been really reported since then. The cold case rate is so high here!

[@desireeadams1261]

Thank you for tagging Gavin Fish! Though his channel is smaller, the amount of details and research he puts into every video is phenomenal! Definitely a very underrated channel. Thank you also for covering this, this needs to be solved ASAP! Someone knows something!

[@simon39814]

I would love to see you cover the case of Mark Orrin Barton. It’s a sad and tragic story with a twist concerning his first wife and her mother. You do great work. And Nero is amazing!

[@racheljackson4428]

never heard of the case. i hope Adrian will tackle the case.

[@subzero07094]

@@racheljackson4428 man loses money in the stock market kills everyone.

[@nusratjahansuborna4784]

I'm constantly recommending this channel to my friends. It's simply the best for true crime content.

[@SZLTgirl]

Your cat's face in that sponsorship was just perfect.

[@dr3dg352]

I love Nero. 🥰

[@thegreencat9947]

Whisker curling stories.🤔😁😼

[@anthonycirami8500]

Nero was invested 😂

[@duchessofhazjack4878]

He's such a legend. I get so excited when he appears and I'm not even a massive cat person🤣

[@elizabethmagnusson8587]

More like “purr-fect”! 😉

[@Ceci_et_Cela]

I can really appreciate your growth in story telling. You have slowed down your speaking and it is so much easier to “hear” you. Thank you for telling these tough stories with such care. I have watched hundreds of crime stories, and have just wished that I could help by recognizing a killer. Unfortunately, so far, I have not.

[@tammy389]

Thank you for always being so respectful of the victims you cover. I should love to buy you a cup of coffee!

[@GavinFish]

So glad to see you covering Shelbey's case!

[@darlanarobertson6539]

Thanks for another great video. I've been here since you started and it has been awesome to see your content improve. Poor Shelby and poor Christina. I hope justice will one day be served.

[@turbotravis2323]

Feels like it was a cop who killed her, given their unwillingness to accept new evidence and no arrest being made yet despite having clear video evidence.

[@halfbakedproductions7887]

I wonder how many people _did_ recognise him, called in with the correct name, but their tips were just deliberately cast aside and ignored.

[@haji818721]

Clear video evidence? He looks like a dozen people I know. Also, do you think if people did recognize him and were willing to call the police, that wouldn't follow up with the media if nothing was done? Please.

[@turbotravis2323]

@@haji818721 So you reported all those people, right? Cause surely if you actually knew 10 people who looked like that you would report them, and definitely not lie about it on the internet.

[@turbotravis2323]

@@haji818721 So did you report all those people who you say look like the person in the video? Because I highly doubt you did because I highly doubt you know a dozen people who look like that. Lying on the internet isn't gonna get you anywhere.

[@hazi5961]

That footage of the guy has me thinking he is either a cop or prior military. The haircut, the way he walks, etc.

[@DSP-gh5ei]

I'd agree but there is a lot of wannabes and also the hand in the pockets is something that's taken out of you in the military you get yelled at for it over and over

[@simonetta-ta]

For some reason I have the same suspicion too...

[@hazi5961]

@DSP-gh5ei yeah, that's true. But if his hands were wounded he'd want to hide them. I got smoked on my 1st day at Paris Island for USMC bootcamp for having 1 hand in my pocket, lol.

[@DSP-gh5ei]

@@hazi5961 100% shame they didn't check the door mat into evidence. Semper Fi

[@hazi5961]

@@DSP-gh5ei ooh rah

[@cdes1776]

Love Nero's cameo! I think he knows more than he's letting on....

[@ThePirateWoman]

I love how understanding you are towards people. I come frome broken home myself, and although I was lucky enough to avoid such a terrible faith, it was just a matter of circumstances and luck she didn't have. Thank you for your kindness :) Lots of love from me and my 6 cats from Poland 🇵🇱

[@tawnie8550]

God bless to you and your kitties 🙏

[@Trammiliin_nr2]

This is what I always think about... I had a terrible childhood, too. It was just a matter of luck I survived till adulthood, got myself educated and did not end up addicted to substances, in prostitution, or stuck in an abusive relationship. It's common to brag that "I also had a rough childhood, but I'm not..." But there's no need to brag, but just to be grateful you did not end up on the rough path.

[@womeninhistory-f2r]

I live in Houston. HPD is always backlogged. Tons of evidence sitting around unprocessed. It has only been publicly acknowledged this year but we've all known it. If it was a drug crime they'd probably move faster. You can only count on your own people out here. Don't expect anyone to save you or advocate for you without a struggle.

[@Finthefish-hr8ky]

Just back from hospital and boom time for a coffee house crime drop. Thanks mate ❤

[@sylviasnyder6751]

LOVE seeing Nero helping his dad work!

[@tshaffer9681]

Thank you for including Nero. He's a beautiful boy.

[@mutiomutio6331]

I’m glad I found your channel again. I have been googling for weeks trying to find you, because I lost my phone months ago. You are the best!!!

[@BurgessFamilyRanch]

Thanks for doing a story on my hometown! Keep up the great work 👍🏻!

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you!!

[@AwokenEntertainment]

this is a great example of how a little lack of police training can change the whole outcome of a case...

[@djslays3890]

Cleaning the house while listening! Thank you so much!

[@Interesting.Factor]

I know that's right 😮‍💨👏🏾 next thing you know the video's over AND you're done cleaning lol

[@leesh4906]

Your videos, extensive research, and calming voice help my work day go by so much faster.

[@truecrimewjared2469]

Thoroughly appreciate the "recorded with a potato" comment in regards to the often heavily grainy CCTV footage. Rest in peace Shelbey. May your killer some day be brought to justice.

[@ingebaeten1598]

You don't have to speed up the audio ... just your clear en calm voice is a big part of what makes it so sereen ... thanks

[@MarionWhitehead]

Serene..not sereen!

[@wearsgoggles]

Remarkable that crimes with clear video evidence are still unsolved when detectives solve cases with next to nothing for leads.

[@DrewPNeck]

Thank you for being so respectful to the victim and her line of work

[@scarletmacaw]

They’re only offering $5K reward? I guarantee you that if the reward was more like $25K or $50K something or someone would turn up.

[@leilaholub]

That’s so sad though :( I would hope someone would want to do the right thing and turn any information over regardless of the money.. But there is a reason they do cash rewards in the first place. Money talks. One can only hope

[@dejahwilson268]

"Let's caffeinate while we investigate" Love it!

[@stedydubdetroit]

The safest addiction is caffeine

[@godsown.9009]

He needs to put it on a shirt

[@applerokka]

I'd buy! 🎉

[@dberg18211]

I miss caffeine! 😢

[@Stormykatx]

Love coffee love true crime just to relax and unwind listening you yes theses are real and sad events that have happened and should never had however shocking or interesting theses cases are its good to talk about it and never forget the loss our hearts go out to family and friends and they get justice for there loss. Much love

[@jntd4160]

Using Nero in your sponsor ad was brilliant!👍😘

[@mick71281]

This poor woman needs justice.

[@Alexandra-tj7ng]

Love your work Adrian!!! ...finally caught it when you posted it 🎉🎉

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MsLilac88]

I always feel intrigued by your amazing crime investigation series, hope that this young woman rest in peace. 😢

[@bubblyproduction9809]

Great timing, happy to have more uploads from you with my morning coffee

[@dillwidit]

such a sad story that you tell thoughtfully and kindly. brilliantly really. krazy details. love your channel tho. and truly hope justice is served in this case 🙏

[@DimitrisHector-xr9pp]

Finally I watched coffee house crime with a cup of coffee and on time, love from 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@waynegoddard4065]

I always pause your videos when i start them because i haven't made a coffee. Quality channel!!!!!!! I edited this comment because i found some jammie dodgers.

[@rebeccawilson9933]

From what I have experienced cops frequently miss things. Unfortunately, I was tasked to help clear out the home of murdered loved ones. We hired a cleaning company who was also less than efficient. Going through cleaning out the house we found an additional 3 handguns and I don't know how many knives. I went to go through the living room closet which was directly behind the front door, which we had open to air out the house. I closed the front door and saw, at eye level a crime scene marker and blood spots. As it was we had to deal with blood soaked into wood flooring,that had to be specially cleaned. It was distressing finding the weapons and dealing with blood that should have been cleaned, after all there was a crime scene marker, how do you miss that? Just want to add that I like your videos. You treat the victims compassionately and fairly. Your voice is clear and soothing. I appreciate the effort you put into these presentations. Thank you.

[@Bettinasisrg]

Yup not a bit surprised.

[@solnidor]

i respect the gentle manner you use when speaking of the victims, their friends and family.

[@JERSEYBAILEY81]

Great job!!!! So proud of you and your growth. 😊

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you so much!!

[@phoeberaymond8781]

If it only took him 20 minutes to get there, that narrows down the search because he knew the area. I feel like if he was confident he couldn't be identified, he would have probably walked there, because he wouldn't want to have been traced in a vehicle...Hope that helps someone

[@mitchbrown107]

Smart enough to not leave evidence, smart enough to walk in and out without anyone reall noticing him. The 20 minute text he knew would stay on her phone and left her phone there, it is most likely an arbitrary number he came up with and most likely doesn't correlate with any accurate search area.

[@ricardoderas4906]

He also waited for the text she sent to Marcus saying that everything was ok

[@yinze0089]

Only you could make your sponsorship segment entertaining and adorable! Love your kitty.

[@Luna.3.3.3]

Adrian, if you keep featuring Nero in your sponsor vids, you'll definitely get twice the attention to your sponsor. Loved the close up of him. So adorable!

[@fiachramclaughlin3196]

The camera isn’t too bad, you’d imagine if someone knew him he’d be recognised immediately. Must be a serial killer and I doubt this was his first time. Chilling.

[@clarkharvell5242]

Probably a serial killer, he has it down to a science. He has done this many times before. He could be from anywhere in the world, Europe, Australia, anywhere. Very sad case.

[@MyMissingPeace]

This is very similar to the Craigslist killer. I watched the other day.

[@beckiboox9994]

Love your videos! Addicted to true crime, and your videos are always my favourite to watch 😊

[@a.mie.533]

I love your respectful closing words about Shelbey 👍...

[@ytytlee4560]

Your voice is so soothing! Perfect for bedtime. Alright, imma get into the story now. ☺️

[@FroggyBarnett]

Thanks for another great video, Adrian. Such a heartbreaking case this one 😢

[@christomasjames6620]

thanks you for the video and all the hard work, ur videos are great for when im working keeps me focus.

[@JoLowden-oz9no]

Hello Adrian thanks for the videos. You have so much empathy, it is very inspiring.

[@91dreamscaper]

Nero listening and following along with Audiobook is everything! 😻

[@sol-leks6122]

Wow you're words at the end about Shelby made me tear up, thank you for trying to spread compassion and understanding and recognising all of her positive traits, she sounds like she was a genuinely a lovely person unfortunately bad things happened to her. May Shelby rest in peace.

[@siobhanfoley6407]

I've loved your stuff since about 2 years. I like your channel, coffeehouse crime is my favourite true crime channel

[@JannaẞMe]

Thanks Adrian!! I love coffee time with Coffeehouse Crime!! ☕

[@ner0_o]

love you coffeehouse, your videos are always amazing to listen to

[@joflo9830]

This case is so frustrating Honestly the Police were useless And could have done so much more That poor girl And her family still have no justice My heart goes out to all that love her

[@ryanolsen8316]

Love your content bro, you're one of the few creators I look forward to their content. Gets me through the day. Thanks for all you do. Be safe Adrian

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you!

[@heezypeasy8611]

I'm about 5 hrs North of Houston and remember hearing about this. It's crazy that he hasn't been identified. Someone has to know who he is!

[@catmacg]

Happy April to you, Adrian!

[@annegrey3780]

re: cleaning up the crime scene: my mom (who was a registered psychologist) used to be part of a volunteer group that used to support victims and their families after a crimes. I was shocked to find out no one pays to have the crime scene cleaned so it just falls onto the victim (if they lived) and their families to clean it up, unless a volunteer like my mom does it. I can't imagine having someone kill my sister then being like "do you mind identifying the body...and also cleaning the brain splatter off the ceiling." yet my mom said that's the sort of thing she did all the time because there was no one else to do it. She ended up retiring her license early (unrelated to the work...she had her own health issue come up and had to leave) so she hasn't done it in decades but now that's what I think about when I hear about a "gruesome crime scene" is I wonder who cleaned it up.

[@WW-sw8ls]

home insurance does pay.. iam told

[@jmcota1964]

Love your content!! Thanks Adrian!!

[@konniej8657]

Thank you so much for highlighting her case.

[@shakelagreaves4274]

Thank you for informing us of the dangers out there❤ ❤

[@Kirk_Hammett_Bit_Me]

22:04 Mat may have provided info leading to the killer. Had Shelby come from middle-class family, in college or in another line of work, cops would've processed mat for evidence. Sad but true. RIP Shelby

[@SeveroYug]

You know you watch a ton of true crime when you recognise the blurred out crime scene photos. Still gonna watch though because it's Adrian and Nero's take on it. Thank you for another video!

[@sandrafaith]

My gosh, I remember hearing about this when it happened. Sad she hasn't had justice.

[@JuliePerkins-pw7ob]

Great job! I love your videos! You & one other are my favorite crime videos. I watch a LOT of crime stuff, you put exceptional work into your videos!!!! 😍💀

[@chris-in-oceania]

Hey everyone watching in the US - please share this video! 2nd time I've seen this case. Great video as always Adrian.

[@mercedeswestbrook4356]

The first time I have enjoyed an advert ~ bravo!

[@0uchhhh]

That is the best audible ad I’ve seen.

[@MatthewLandreaux]

Thanks for the upload

[@coffissa]

Wow, I hope the right person sees this video & recognizes the killer. Thanks for sharing❤️

[@backpackingtony1779]

Love how much your channels grown since the pandemic. Always look forward to your videos!

[@VickKelly-v9f]

Thank you Adrian for your stories You are a Very good story teller merci

[@mleh2512]

How great to hear Adrian over on Disturban!!! Love both you guys! ❤️

[@sallykohorst8803]

Thanks for another crime case to solve.

[@Kolbua]

I appreciate all the hard work and respect you put into your videos. I appreciate you! Also coffee is the best!

[@LauraiRoss]

I love that part where they grind the coffee! Always makes me go to make a decaf. Love it!☕

[@bgtsfreds]

I think it’s great that you are so respectful to people that work in that industry.

[@simonetta-ta]

I really appreciate that of Adrian too. A real human being. Thanx.👍🏻🌟

[@tinameyer7080]

Well- no one deserves to be murdered or disrespected in death. But, that "industry" is not called the "oldest profession" for no reason- and it's ALWAYS been a dangerous one.

[@bgtsfreds]

@@tinameyer7080 which is exactly why it’s refreshing to not have the word “prostitute” in this coverage.

[@mikecrosier6248]

Ever wondered why politicians are reluctant to legitamise this industry despite the fact by doing so would greatly reduce many of the risks associated with it......... Could it be because many use those services and would expose those scum bags running our countries. Just a thought

[@AndrewAung1992]

Women that work in this industry usually come from broken homes like this woman. The fact of the matter is when a woman does not have a strong father growing up, she will seek unnecessary male attention, working in these kinds of industries.

[@donnasulja6038]

Such heartbreaking betrayal both Shelby and Christina faced. I’m glad they had each other through it all. ❤ Heres to someone recognising him here. R.I.P beautiful Shelby 🙏

[@inkdrenchedcoat]

just before bedtime ! perfect ! thank you

[@lisadolan689]

Same. I stay up on Thursday night waiting for this episode to drop. Cairns, Australia

[@paytonrobinson1977]

Oh I’m just waking up! LOVE FROM SEATTLE WASHINGTON!

[@valerieanne1360]

Amazing video as always :)) Hope to one day see a case from Belgium!

[@lulumathumbu]

What I needed! Right on time. 👌🏿

[@Grace_Ously]

This MO reminds me of Philip Markoff The craigslist killer 🧐

[@heidibevan1916]

WOOHOO, HERE WE GO PPL ❤ you do absolutely fantastic work ❤ please keep it up ❤ you're awesome ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😎👍

[@Ganondorf77]

Totally sold on Nero's critique!

[@ThuggBoi69]

Awesome thanks for uploading