The Crossbow Cannibal | The Case of Stephen Griffiths

True Crime: Following three disappearances in the city of Bradford in 2010, police would discover harrowing CCTV footage along with a head. Both clues would lead them to a fond copycat of the Yorkshire Ripper, self-named as the Crossbow Cannibal.
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00:00 Intro
01:04 Bradford, England
02:37 Stephen Griffiths & Dewsbury
03:33 Stephen's troubling childhood
07:18 Relationships
09:32 Susan Rushworth
11:14 Shelly Armitage
12:37 Suzanne Blamires
14:38 Discovery and hindsight
16:49 CCTV of The Crossbow Cannibal
19:51 Arrest and Interrogation
23:10 The aftermath
25:16 Outro

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Hope you folks have a fantastic weekend! I’ve settled in my new studio now, so after my next video we will be back to a new coffeehouse crime case every Monday. And I’ve got so many interesting ones to show you! Thank you so much for your patience. Anyway, what do you think about the crossbow cannibal? Please share your thoughts below!

[@BudderflyGaming]

Watching now…. Let you know in a few minutes

[@kristysoares1941]

he knew exactly what he was doin he master psychology..

[@HG-ey6gu]

Very well narrated, much love and respect to you my friend.

[@egregiousqueef7781]

Don't feel pressured to post on Monday; I think people enjoy the weekly post regardless of what day it comes as we enjoy your style, research, willingness to correct where there was an error and so far, doesn't appear to be monetized (given how popular it's become and how much time it may take you to produce, I suspect over time people will understand if you go this route though) Paz

[@Nirvana_Quinn]

You’d just wonder that these evil waste of human life gallivants amongst us. More and more people are droning off to depression and fatigue that sanity gets erased on their system. And practically consumed by anger and hate in the world, killing is now more justified in their twisted pathetic minds. Theres no cure but to stay vigilant. Thank you for keeping us informed and entertained.

[@CardinalSinOfCake]

"She obviously struggled with addiction, but don't let that define her." I cannot tell you how much that statement meant to me. I have even more respect for you than I already had. As someone who struggled with heroin/crack/PCP/alcohol addiction for a good portion of my life I was always judged on that and not my character. Even though I've broken free of the grasp of addiction reaching six years sober this October, I'm still judged for it. There's not enough people like you in this world. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

[@anfearaerach]

Hey, well done on getting yourself out of it. You are a person and addiction is an illness. It happens easier to some people, unfortunately but it can happen to everyone. I hope you're doing well and I wish you best of luck in life c:

[@jaynedavis4667]

Then he goes and spoils it all by sayin "humble caretaker" cheeky sod

[@DMC_Motorsports]

@@jaynedavis4667 wdym, how does that make him a cheeky sod, talk about making a mountain out of a molehill 😂

[@justsayin6214]

Respect for getting back on track, you can be proud of that

[@comfortablydumbb]

Hey bro ... Good to know you are happy now... Best wishes to you... 👍

[@WingedAsarath]

"Let's head a bit closer to home" Me: Ok so England? "Bradford." Me, living in west Leeds right by Bradford: "That is a bit too close to home."

[@saleemazaman3721]

I'm from Bradford and I remember this happening!

[@randybobandy7236]

I’m from Australia and I feel too close to this weirdo.

[@itskirbee]

I live in brighouse having a huddersfield postcode so felt the exact same feeling of dread once I realised where this took place 🤦‍♂️

[@monicanath4859]

@@saleemazaman3721really? O my goodness!

[@hamza_1329]

I'm from Bradford lol

[@hudsonrace2716]

“She obviously struggled with addiction, but don’t let that define her” that is so refreshing to hear. I’ve been clean for almost 2 years now yet my addiction seems to follow me and my reputation everywhere I go. U have earned my respect!

[@kellie5476]

I know Suzannes sister, she lived in Leeds and after this happened, she moved back to Bradford to live with her mum so they could support each other through their grief. Absolutely heart breaking. And thank you for your compassion towards those struggling with addiction.

[@thatwitch4455]

This dude shouldn’t be able to give himself a nickname. I think Cringe Lord Cannibal suits him much better.

[@princesscorvus2636]

-Lord because being called a Lord surely would push his ego

[@Walamonga1313]

No, don't give him attention at all. Let him rot in prison while he fails to kill himself. That's it.

[@silverbullet7691]

Mocking serial killers is the best. I’m not gonna give them a cool name. They’re pathetic so they get lame killer names.

[@danh.2270]

Maybe Dragon Lord?

[@gretablackwell495]

Princess Corvus Cringeboy perhaps?

[@Stukenny46]

Takes 3 womens life with ease, yet fails to take his own life 4 times😔

[@hensonlaura]

Yeah, let's save him, and keep him alive for 50 more years 🤪 'Cause hUmAnE

[@deepg7084]

because he's a coward.

[@whitneyangelie3682]

Yup. Because, regardless of what society claims as suicide being “cowardly”, it actually takes huge balls to kill your self- this guy has none.

[@cocolime6496]

@@hensonlaura maybe it's less about being humane and more about making sure he faces the repercussions for his deeds for the rest of his life. personally i think there's more justice in letting a scumbag like that rot and waste away in prison than giving him the relief of a short stay and a quick death

[@Walamonga1313]

@@hensonlaura If you think about it, keeping him alive is the worst torture. After all, the guy wants to die doesn't he? Well, don't let him. The only thing he needs is somebody to shoot a crossbow at his limbs and leave them disabled.

[@JoJo-zz7el]

Imagine being that woman who went with him to the door of his apartment complex but didn’t go inside. And then later hearing about what he did, and seeing the footage of him killing that poor woman. And then seeing yourself on a security camera immediately after.

[@SatumainenOlento]

YES! She must been like 🤯

[@bradenharris8718]

I stumbled across your video by accident but the respectful way you spoke and handled the issues the victims struggled with gained my respect and gained you a new subscriber. Thank you for respecting these women and giving them the dignity they deserve.

[@jeremyt2212]

While there's obviously nothing funny about what he did, there is something darkly comical about his other behaviors and personality. From the evolution of his appearance to his shrill laugh on that voice-mail to his statements during his interrogation, it all feels so contrived rather than organic. It's like he just wanted so badly to be seen as scary, as a terrifying psychopath, rather than just an angry edgelord with a chip on his shoulder and mommy issues.

[@Flaschenteufel]

yup^^ thats also the most tragic aspect...so many cases where at least seemingly good people die bc of such worthless douches.

[@siege824s8]

He is a try hard edge lord

[@carlwinslo]

Yea he got that Heath Ledger Joker starter kit.

[@Dancingonthesun]

The smallest dogs bark the loudest, to convince others and themselves that they're not so small.

[@ameliashostak4764]

agreed!

[@mrsmax3071]

Trust your instincts, friends. If a situation seems sketchy, it probably is.

[@MisterDevos]

Same can go for those idiotic sex workers

[@MrMacGee83]

@@MisterDevos what made them idiots? Being murdered or being sex workers?

[@marsship921]

@@MrMacGee83 being drug addicts

[@MrMacGee83]

@@marsship921 quite the compassionate perspective, boss. Way to shame the dead.

[@marsship921]

@@MrMacGee83 Thats why i am the Boss. 👍

[@thomism1016]

The chilling image of the forth potential victim walking away into the night and into the rest of a potentially long life. She may never know how close she came to her own demise. A metaphor for life itself.

[@ePotaito]

I’m pretty sure she does because it was a local case so......

[@thomism1016]

@@ePotaito True 🤓

[@user-lh3is5or4y]

Her, and the girlfriend who walked out after she saw his room covered in plastic. 😳

[@laurieb3703]

That and the cc footage of him chasing poor Suzanne were absolutely chilling

[@cdes1776]

@@laurieb3703 He makes the devil look like a saint.

[@cheehee808_]

Dude really just comes off as a sad loser imo, like he's trying to be sinister and scary but in reality it looks and sounds more pathetic than anything else

[@Anvynn]

Ikr?? He sounds like a redditor or a teenager that likes to write jeff the killer creepypastas

[@yoshijb9428]

Other than murdering a poor girl. Yea what a sad piece of shit.

[@edgarloike]

Most of these types are.

[@Omgitsmario100]

I thought the same thing

[@stephenellis8472]

I cringed at the time he was on trial and gave his name as "The Crossbow Cannibal"... pathetic attention seeking.

[@Areniapixie]

I’m so glad to see this case covered! I grew up in Bradford and my bus stop to college was right outside his door. I remember the morning he was found, there were forensic tents all over the place and none of us knew what was going on. It always freaks me out to know I was literally on a murderers doorstep morning and night 🤯 One of the bodies was found in the river right behind my grandparents house too

[@Chanel_babee]

So scary

[@Areniapixie]

It was totally nuts, still gives me goosebumps now 😰

[@aysaaa965]

Very scary😰just the thought of it gives me goosebumps

[@hannahriley8085]

It's weird isn't it? I'm from Bradford too , I worked the streets up until about 5 years before this happened and it gives me goosebumps to think that could have easily been me !

[@pazz1239]

Glad to hear you are all safe. What an absolute nightmare

[@simonerose7794]

Thank you for sharing a little about the background of these women. It's so easy to just dismiss somebody due to their present situation and label them as just "a prostitute or drug addict", like they often do in the media. Condolences to their families.

[@gothempress]

I love that Adrian humanizes the victims and outright states in his videos that they are more than drug addiction, streetwork, or the other hard times they may be subject to.

[@ImGonnaLive4eva]

I thought exactly the same thing. It’s nice to honour the victims by sharing their history.

[@amfortas]

Amen

[@dns911]

I agree, but on the other hand: One of them was clearly ashamed of her job as a prostitute, hiding it from her parents. I don't thino she would have wanted this to be shared to so so many people...

[@SergyMilitaryRankings]

Yeah like "12 brave US soldiers who served with pride have unfortunately passed" also 60 non westerners died, the US strikes me as the type of country to say something like "Here lies the brave pilots whos engines unfortunately failed causing to crash but they succeeded in their ending of war" "Oh also sorry about the 200,000 civilians ended by the atomic bombs they dropped their sacrafice was worthy" said by people who had no loved ones living there or lived there themselves Lol

[@ultimatetrickzter505]

I love the fact you dont just say the victims names but summarise their past too; serial killers love the attention, and most just talk about the victims as numbers, you show these are real life people who have died from a sick twisted person. I really appreciate the fact you do this.

[@julecaesara482]

Lesson learned: If you see everything in a person's home covered in plastic, turn on the heel, run, and run straight to police.

[@georgerubypoppy1063]

I went round to my son`s house the day before yesterday and the entire ground floor was covered in plastic! We got all the ceilings painted, and are currently painting the walls.

[@julecaesara482]

@@georgerubypoppy1063 I dare not ask how many living creatures you sacrificed to cover the walls in blood 😱

[@georgerubypoppy1063]

@@julecaesara482 LOL, Jule, nice one. I don`t know that there was much blood but, in mycase at least (I`m an old fogie), there has been quite a bit of sweat. :)

[@SatumainenOlento]

🤣🤣🤣 Black humor kills me every time!

[@donnarobinson7480]

This guy seemed to admire famous serial killers but actually failed to become one. He isn’t infamous worldwide and just comes across has pathetic and desperate. However his victims and their families most likely didn’t feel that way. Heartfelt sympathies go out to them. They are the ones to be remembered not him.

[@SkunkApe407]

While he may not be as well known as Bundy, Brudos, Gacy, or Suttcliffe, he still garnered a bit of notoriety. This made headlines in the US, and has even been covered on a number of true crime television shows.

[@lauraowen8142]

The victims and their families are ALL that matters!!!

[@SkunkApe407]

@@lauraowen8142 very true, but we should also not forget or pretend that people like this exist among the general public. Remembering and analyzing these individuals and their crimes are what allow us to catch these type of people in the future.

[@LaFonteCheVi]

@@SkunkApe407 Barely anyone knows who this person is. Go to a random person on the street and mention this name and you'll get "who?"

[@SkunkApe407]

@@LaFonteCheVi maybe where you're from, but it made national headlines in the US, so...

[@killerchipz6412]

*25 years of waiting for the world to recognize his name.* Me sounding like Thanos - I don't even know who you are

[@killerchipz6412]

@Blair M it's a meme

[@Lex60]

I don't think he realized how non-interesting he is. And the only people who interact with him react like: "Of course I know who you are! You are the loser with the mommy issues, a dart gun, and a myspace account!"

[@sarahwatterson5706]

10:01 A million thanks to you, my friend, for saying that. It’s a short, simple statement but it truly means so very much. _She obviously struggled with addiction but don’t let that define her._ Amen to that, man. Being an addict makes one no more deserving of being murdered than anyone else and that’s of course to say not at all. Unfortunately, living a high risk lifestyle can bring one more readily into contact with those unsavory characters who wish to inflict harm upon others but there’ll never be any sound justification for the cruel actions that this beast and others like him perpetuate against the innocent and, usually, vulnerable victims they choose.

[@notthesame8991]

"She obviously struggled with addiction.. but don't let that define her" 🙌

[@markhowell9440]

Jesus, that laugh during the voicemail was chilling. It wouldn't be out of place if The Joker produced it

[@markhowell9440]

@@FariesWearBoots1970 chilling and being scared are two separate things mate. Just the laugh went through me cos he's obviously a psychopath. Sorry Mr Big balls. I'll try not to be scared from now on -_-

[@Sputterbugz]

@@FariesWearBoots1970 you are cringe af

[@leesashriber5097]

I thought WTF 😂

[@Flaschenteufel]

idk i thought so too hearing it...sounded like a typical jerk who tries hard to sound spooky but just sounds like a jerk^^ Usual case of a "man" who acts out on physically weaker women but definitely is tiny as a mouse if he would have to deal with someone his size.

[@ricekrispies2741]

@@FariesWearBoots1970 your channel/profile literally idolizes ed gein, a famous murderer…

[@jennymarchal]

I always feel so sorry (not only for the victims) but for the innocent people who have to stumble across these bodies.

[@MisterDevos]

It is sad, but they literally brought it on themselves. Sex work will never be safe work...

[@SADIE_Maybe_SADISTIC]

@@MisterDevos ☺️?

[@Kurichestnut320]

@zdevos What is wrong with you?

[@Solonneysa]

@@MisterDevos Holy shit that's an incredibly ignorant statement. And some assholes actually upvoted it.

[@datman3416]

Right? Can you imagine opening a bag and seeing a severed head staring at you? I’d have nightmares forever

[@EdOldridge]

My mum used to work in the mental health services in Bradford, she had met him before he had committed the crimes he did and said that everyone who encountered him felt like he was going to go on to do something absolutely awful. It’s dreadful that he wasn’t given the help that he needed before this happened.

[@archangel5627]

Unfortunately this sort of thing happens way too often. It’s absolutely disgusting that so many people within the Psychiatric and Law Enforcement community came into contact with him over several years and said and did nothing to prevent this man from becoming the monster he so desperately wanted to be.

[@miriam2909]

You can't help someone who doesn't want help. There are mental health facilities available.. or you can go to the doctor for medication. Some people don't because they don't want to. He just wanted to kill people! He wanted to experience it and thought only about appeasing his fantasies .

[@nicoladouglas3270]

Mental health system is a joke...a really bad joke.....It's jobs for the boys and that is all....when you need help they push you out...and when you don't...well

[@chlorophyll6154]

Yes, he want to die as glorified serial killer, just to think that wasn't enough f up

[@horacehalt4216]

You can't help someone who does not want to be helped. All the medicine and therapy in the world won't matter if the person isn't willing to follow a treatment plam

[@illkissyourightnow]

“i have a fascination with serial killers & even fantasize about one day becoming one!...” government: *aaaalrrright, you’re good to go 👍*

[@Adara007]

It is disturbing to yet again see another man with a long history of criminal violence towards women was released from prison despite the very real risks such men pose. He told psychiatrists he fantasised about being a serial killer and they warned he was likely to commit more violent acts and yet he was still released.

[@zachary4670]

First of all, you can’t (shouldn’t) be locked up for a crime you didn’t commit. Some people can come back from the brink. And from what I understand from some other videos about this loser, the police didn’t just let him go. They kept an eye on him, checked up on him, and if I remember right (it’s been a while) they actually had a role in installing the surveillance cameras, and they asked his landlord to keep them up to date with his actions.

[@alec57]

Ok

[@aracelichely2954]

@@zachary4670 well...I guess those actions didn't work after all 🤷

[@anomaly395]

Stupidity at its finest

[@missinchoate]

Fun fact: Adrian didn’t mention this but i heard someone else talk about this case and they pointed out that not only did his mom commit fraud, she may have also been a sex worker and would bring her clients around him.

[@samconstantinou2335]

I can’t even imagine how that 4th girl must be feeling who refused to go upstairs with him, now knowing that if she did that she most likely wouldn’t be alive anymore 💀

[@toddstone230]

The best decision she ever made in her entire life no doubt

[@samconstantinou2335]

@@toddstone230 Couldn’t agree more. Whatever gut feeling she had about him that was telling her this is a bad idea was obviously spot on.

[@jessiemayfield6749]

She’s gonna have a great Reddit story

[@radioactivegum2298]

She probably declined bc he smelt bad. He doesn't look like he showers and the smell of blood is hard to get rid of.

[@GenericUsername1388]

I don't know who she is but I'm so glad she chose to walk away

[@zeb760]

“He developed a fascination with serial killers”- me watching coffeehouse crime at 3am 👀

[@derpygaming1157]

Everyone here is sus 🤨

[@errolandre7514]

Adrian, you need to seal a deal with Netflix. You are superbly articulate , empathetic and research your crime stories extremely well !! Not many like you on KZbin conveying such sad and gruesome situations with so much heart. 💖😢

[@xDkaratekat]

I appreciate the compassion you showed when speaking about the victims' addiction and sex work. It is not just a moral failing by the person. Addicts are not often just monsters who dreamed of becoming drug addicts as children.

[@truthseekeralways7050]

Exactly 🎯

[@rollinstoned6311]

Yeah. I'm an opiate addict for 20+yrs. Currently I'm on methadone maintanance programm. Doing well, exepct I found my twin brother dead two months ago..I'm so empty now, he was my best friend and my twin brother. Half of me is gone... Its almost like...I Don't know..but I'm so Fucking lost now. Haven't relapse though, which is great. But I smoke weed but that aint nothing.. It has cross my mind to go and buy gram of gear, and go where my bro are....But I'm NOT do that. I can't, my parents lost a son they can't lose another. I'm greatful that I have so awesome family, who always be there for me. But I'm very, very lost now and Don't know what to do...Help!!!😩😩 Sorry I just rambling but Yeah, most addicts are very emphatedic(is that a word...?) And very nice caring people. Artistic and so on...atleast whom I'm connected. Peace, love, emphaty...✌

[@wickedashley]

I don’t think anyone ever dreams of ruining their life. I know I sure didn’t. I had a lot of dreams. Life just throws you curve balls sometimes.

[@wickedashley]

@@rollinstoned6311 I really hope you find peace and can stay sober🖤 much love from Tennessee

[@rollinstoned6311]

@@wickedashley Thank you so much. Everything is so hard right now..But Thank you for your kind words. Everything helps!! ✌ ps. Yes I have no intrest to use. Exepct weed. That calm me down when world is cruel

[@goliath_red1102]

I feel bad for that dog walker. That’s something he’ll no doubt never forget

[@frankmarano1118]

That coincidence of timing no doubt changed his life a bit for ever. He for sure sees that head when he dreams or when he closes his eyes

[@c.b.kansan1700]

Yeah. I came across a heart attack victim in a park once. Older gentlemen. No where near as gruesome by any means but I'll never forget his face...

[@frankmarano1118]

@@c.b.kansan1700 I never came across anyone dead but when I was driving in the freeway, a dude on a motorcycle was in front of me & he just fell on his face with NO HELMET at around 70 mph. Thank god I was driving my Dodge Challenger since it has really amazing handling because he fell in the lane right in front of me! Out of instinct I turned the wheel as hard as I could, missing his head by an inch. (Good thing no one was in the lane next to me) I wanted to turn around but where i was on the freeway was far too dangerous, there was no way for me to get back without causing an accident & i saw other good samaritans already rushing to his aid. I had no choice but to keep driving once I saw it was being handled but I think I saw a man die in front of me. His survival prospects were slim.. I was surprised it did make me have an emotional reaction. I guess seeing the mortality of other humans never is very great for us

[@wiseferret4745]

@@frankmarano1118 My ex wife's mother got flung out of a jeep in a head on collision going 70mph over a bridge. She lost her sense of smell and struggles to keep in touch with reality but she survived. If you didn't see his head crack open like an egg (no joke) he may have survived but was definitely crippled for life.

[@frankmarano1118]

@@wiseferret4745 yeah he hit his head for sure but it didnt split open at all so probably a concussion in the best case scenario. & damn that's wild, flung out of a jeep huh? That's why I'm not too sure I'd ever ride a motorcycle through heavy traffic because you are literally putting your life in strangers hands

[@rebeccaholmes1982]

As someone from Bradford I want to say thanks for your coverage of this. The women who were murdered were more than sex workers or people who struggled with addiction and I’m glad you gave them the humanity they deserved.

[@richardpeterson4955]

I really want to THANK YOU for the statement " She struggled with addiction but don't let that define her !! I really appreciate that statement bc people are so quick to judge..

[@kittencatlover156]

I think when these nutters give themselves names so that they become infamous we should add LOSER to the end of it. The Crossbow Cannibal Loser.. such a better ring to it

[@EmulsionTime]

You make a good point but not many people are talking about this deeply boring tryhard anyway, so he already lost.

[@Spongebrain97]

Yeah usually it's the media who gives a name to serial killer so it really does come off as try hard and pathetic that he already branded himself

[@GreebleClown]

I like that his first choice of name was soundly ignored. Plus "the Bloodbath Artist" not only doesnt fit him it sounds like something an edgy teen would come up with.

[@Aj-me8mo]

Sorry but that's a whack ass name

[@Wolffur]

Even better idea, we should give them names like " The rank breath ripper" and "The micropenis maniac"

[@beepbopboop7727]

His interrogation was the most attention he got for decades.

[@manaarias4298]

Ur pretty had to say it.

[@Lulu-ut9pv]

Sad but true, he's parents and family failed him,made him grow up twisted and detached

[@fulcrum7455]

I’m sure he gets plenty of attention from his cell mate Bubba

[@Lulu-ut9pv]

@@fulcrum7455 I hope so, this poor soul deserves some special kind of love (lol haha)

[@magesalmanac6424]

Nobody “made” him grow up that way. Don’t let these sicko guys off the hook.

[@jenniferb2763]

Adrian thank you for yet another sensitive, humane compassionate story. I love how you addressed the history of drug use and never belittled or demonised. You're a legend

[@SirXer]

You did such an amazing job handling this case with care and respect to the victims. It's sad to see someone live such a miserable life, trying to seem all edgy and Joker-esque.

[@ShowKyyysa]

One has to love, how it's always a woman's fault a man becomes a serial killer/murderer/violent psycho... so, he felt his mother abandoned him going to prison while trying her best, even if illegally, to support the family. At the same time didn't blink an eye that his father literally left and only paid for his school. What the hell?

[@mrknarf4438]

I think the necessity of a father figure for a child's well being is very belittled in our society. With devastating consequences, especially for children themselves.

[@ShowKyyysa]

@@mrknarf4438 I agree. Thankfully it seems to be slowly changing... too slow though.

[@tygervoods8358]

Fatherless behavior

[@Sidiciousify]

Except no one believes this.

[@no_peace]

@@mrknarf4438 families are isolated, poor families are unsupported

[@hannahriley8085]

I remember when the police had taped the bridges off whilst they searched the river for body parts ! I stopped working the streets about 5 years before this happened and it often occurs to me how it could have been me . I don't think people realise how many guys are out there abusing women regularly , maybe not as bad as this but there's a lot of guys similar. It's such a dangerous profession especially with little support and dangerous lifestyles. It makes you take risks when if it wasn't for needing drugs you'd never take!

[@domashnie_lubimtsy]

Sending love to you! Take care of yourself, can't imagine what you've been through! Hope noone had to risk their lives for money, it's so unfair to be put under such circumstances

[@fizzao1342]

I’m so glad you are safe, Hannah. x

[@DMR1010]

Please keep safe and we’ll, Hannah

[@hannahriley8085]

Thank you so much for the lovely messages. I still struggle but I am in a much better place now x

[@hannahriley8085]

@@domashnie_lubimtsy it is but until they begin to challenge the drug problems sex workers will always exist most people are very judgemental about women who have to resort to that to make enough money to make themselves feel better so it's lovely to see people putting such nice comments. I wasn't sure whether or not to comment about it , I thought I'd get loads of nasty comments so I'm very pleasantly surprised! Sending love right back to you x

[@karenkasulke2294]

I’m so sad for his victims. He undoubtedly chose them because he thought they were worthless, but they weren’t. It just hurts my heart. I’m also so sad for their families. 😢

[@nicklasvoncloust5001]

This guy is a definite certified psychopath. Can you believe that insane laugh he left on that woman's recorder; almost comical in nature?

[@depeltenburg6916]

All others : crackwhore killed Coffehousecrime: a young lady with a good upbringing with a lost dream This is what you make the top of the notch!

[@schmarrenheimer80]

Well said 👍

[@DMR1010]

Nicely acknowledged 👍🏼

[@grievingstereo8527]

The former is the correct way to address them tjo

[@summers9052]

@@grievingstereo8527 you thinking that and then typing it into KZbin just shows your character lmao

[@Walamonga1313]

A peddler of midnight pleasure services*

[@valevale3873]

One of the reasons I subscribed is the fact that you are always extremely sensitive and respectful of victims.

[@DigitalHolicGamer]

I think you are brilliant story teller. Love how you present the cases. Thank you for the time you put into these videos and humanizing the victims.

[@pepistardust]

I had already heard about this case but I still watched because I really like the way you cover cases. Your narration is 10/10 :)

[@carolneloy2140]

It's so scary that people like him are walking among us all the time EVERYWHERE! None of us know what might set them off or what they are looking for . ...

[@jeremyt2212]

Yeah, I once watched a true crime video about how many active serial killers are likely walking among us at any given time. I kind of wish that I hadn't watched that one...

[@ceosgamer016_5]

@@jeremyt2212 well I think the point of that was to make you more self awere

[@AlexanderJoneshttps]

Colin Pitchfork is aswell unfortunately the government are releasing killers and Rapist sadly

[@gaetaboss_mattj3047]

AMOGUS

[@egregiousqueef7781]

There are also really wonderful people walking among you, mindful of the suffering and injustices around them and willing to take risks to combat them; and while the existence of evil people is troubling to me it's existence of indifferent people is more troubling. At least the evil people have no qualms embracing their nature, it's the people who don't care either way, the amoral, who might as well be classified as evil themselves

[@maggie2631]

That video of him looking at the camera and showing a middle finger is terrifying to watch, what a monster.

[@MisterDevos]

You're actually feeding his ego calling him that. He's just more useless than a piece of trash..

[@andy123441]

Oh yeah so scary, 🤣🤣 more like all his insecurities coming out and him wanting to be seen as a “big bad scary monster”. Cringie is more suiting for this as well as that laugh 😂 trying to sound like the joker or something dumber.

[@DefinitionofFailure]

Really? It looks cringe to me more than anything. What an absolute cringelord this guy is.

[@Ruslan_davudov_photography]

And the camera quality is just terrible.

[@francelinamommyof3204]

More like a toddler getting caught doing something they’re not suppose to be doing! That was the cringest part of the entire video. 🤮

[@khet2018]

The thing I like most about your channel, is not only the research that you do, but also the B-Roll footage. You find actual photos, videos and recordings of the people involved. Most crime channels just run entirely stock footage, with a few photos. You very rarely use stock footage, maybe 10% of the video being stock footage. The rest is usually of the victims or perpetrators involved, and high definition footage of you speaking to the camera. I find these not only interesting to listen to, but also to watch. I don't feel like shutting off the video and just listening, I'll actually sit up in bed, watching these videos. Thank you for all you put in to these videos. Your hard work really shows, and I'm so glad your channel has grown so quickly. You do a fantastic job of respecting the victims, while outlining the circumstances.

[@NarkyOtic]

Such a respectful way of speaking about those who were struggling, who have been killed by a murderer, in a totally non-judgemental manner.

[@Discipline8193]

It's people like this guy that provide a strong reminder that no one else is at fault for your own problems.

[@AnomalyINC]

Unless your problem is some loony going at you with a crossbow, of course.

[@God_gundam36]

@@AnomalyINC idk the cross bow bolt through my skull was a sign of bad work motivation.

[@oliverfrots9300]

Mm I dont know where you get the idea that nobody is at fault for their own problems, simply look at people living in poverty and try telling them that their circumstances are nothing other than their own fault.

[@Discipline8193]

@@oliverfrots9300 this ain’t what i meant. I should have specified psychological issues, or specifically, hurting others to satisfy yourself.

[@Discipline8193]

@@KatherineLaura6564 Something can be no one's fault. It's possible that some folks are born with a lower propensity toward empathy, and therefore are predisposed to extremely selfish actions. I think the jury is out. But lacking empathy could be as "natural" as being born with a disability. What i was getting at is this killer probably looks towards women as the source of his own internal pain.

[@arthur9924]

It's often said in your comments but thank you for treating the victims with respect, especially given the fact they were sex workers. These women are often the most vulnerable in society and are often ignored.

[@ivideo3651]

In contrast though, he also used the whitest way possible to tell us there’s a strong Indian and Asian community in Bradford 🤷🏼‍♂️☕️🐸

[@leeriches8841]

@@ivideo3651 but Bradford does have a reputation for being home to amazing curry though.

[@alienantal]

This has quickly become one of my favorite KZbin channels ever! I've been listening to these bizarre cases everyday at work and I love it. Keep up the good work mate!

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you! It’s much appreciated!

[@alienantal]

@@CoffeehouseCrime Thank you mate for the great content!!

[@michele8208]

Thank you for the dignity and respect you afford the victims..their lifestyles are unimportant to what has happened to them. It hurts the loved ones to have the victim judged as a piece of rubbish due to unfortunate choices. They were someone's parent, sibling or friend. It could happen to any one of us.😞

[@codemonster8443]

Such a nice guy to sooth me with his voice while telling me about A FUCKING CANNIBALE CROSSBOW MAN

[@davecheung6004]

This brings back memories. I was studying at Bradford Uni at the time this happened and police literally blocked all the roads. It was quite mad considering it happened so close and even crazier to find out what actually happened!

[@annettelanadcraft1660]

Thank you for describing the prostitutes as human beings and not leaving them with just that title, prostitute. Humanizing them as decent people it’s something that is rarely done.

[@alilaro]

Once again, I really appreciate how much time you dedicate to spreading attention and humanizing the victims. So many True Crime channels seem to think of the victims as props and even hype up the killer. I'm so thankful for your channel bringing light into such a dark community. Keep up the good work! ☕✨

[@JaYoeNation]

introduced to planet earth....lol

[@Dana93Korn]

Lol

[@factenter6787]

How unfortunate for us all😔

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

He was a particular kind of guy

[@brobro5493]

@@CoffeehouseCrime most definitely

[@brucewatson4994]

I thought he meant Introduced to Planet Earth the TV show😂😂 I was like hell yeah, that’s a good show

[@Sammsy1126]

I cant imagine having a job where you have to research this all day everyday and report on such morbid things.. Kudos to you sir. This would swallow me into a bad depression after awhile.

[@Neopumper666]

You need the psyche of a serial killer in order to study and understand one That's why crossbow here majored in psych

[@johnynoway9127]

@@Neopumper666 you really dont.... you just need to watch some of these channels...a lot of stuff repeats. And an interest in this type of stuff The only research thats hard to get is the footage.

[@dareal5401]

I done this for years, vids of the mexican cartels and worse included

[@MisterDevos]

Wow you're a weak human being....

[@Sammsy1126]

@@MisterDevos and you’re a little gay boy who likes BTS boy band music but I don’t point that out do I?

[@darshwilliams3263]

The way you report very sensitive subjects is kind to the friends and family without detracting from the severity of the unfortunate incidents. Many deserved to be heard but not be seen as purely victims...and this helps. Keep up the good work :)

[@brandywebster8409]

Methadone saved my life. Two years and eight months free because of a wonderful Methadone program. I related a lot to this story. Thank you for doing a story and sharing that just because someone lives an unsavory life, that they're still worth having a life. So many people just cast aside addicts and street girls/men when something happens to them, especially here in the US, and where I am from (just outside of Detroit). Thank you for giving a voice to people who can't tell their own story anymore.

[@EYExINxTHExLENS]

I’d love to sit with someone or just anyone and drink coffee while discussing true crime. No one around me appreciates my passion, so these videos are a blessing. 🤙🏻🙌🏼 I hope everyone is doing well, stay safe!

[@sarahalbers5555]

Same.

[@dustingaethje1332]

I feel this

[@EYExINxTHExLENS]

@@dustingaethje1332 I’m glad I’m not the only one lol. I’m studying Criminology as well so true crime is my entire life. 😅

[@dustingaethje1332]

@@EYExINxTHExLENS I'm studying Psychology, so while it's not my whole life, it's definately still a big interest of mine. Good luck on your journey 😁

[@laylaminrir]

Maybe you'd have more luck finding a club online that's into crimes. Could still discuss with them during your coffee time.

[@nameofthegame9664]

The guy looks exactly like a slimmer Chris Chan.

[@saracasazza8398]

I was just watching videos from 8 to 9 months back and I just wanted to say how much better you’ve gotten you’ve improved so much and I enjoy watching your progress a lot!!!!!!

[@SaraLittleWren]

To be remembered as some guy who couldnt overcome and ultimately let his mommy issues rule every moment of his life.

[@MisterDevos]

Lots of people calling him a monster, which is what he wanted. So he's getting what he wanted actually.

[@mississipi1103]

A lot of women have daddy issues and they still don't kill people ...

[@kiara-dq4ql]

@Anvil Head that’s so ignorant. don’t blame a grown mans actions on someone else

[@marsship921]

@@MisterDevos i missed the part where that was my problem.

[@marsship921]

@@kiara-dq4ql this is exactly what OP's doing...

[@rosa6595]

When you said he was introduced to planet Earth, I fully thought you meant that he started appreciating the Attenborough documentary series! 😨🤣

[@sorayataliep384]

😂😂😂

[@kellyweingart3692]

😂😂😂😂

[@daisychain5894]

Blinking heck, 12:04am and I've just woke my dog up laughing 😆

[@risboturbide9396]

Great video, as always. Compassion and respect for the victims, whatever their lifestyle was. RIP to these women

[@FangedOutlaw]

Thank you for always treating the victims with respect \o/ they're people, regardless of their struggles. It's always so disheartening when watching one of these, and someone's off handedly referred to as 'something-year-old addict/prostitute'.

[@flyingcloud2677]

That Joker laugh was such a cringe, guy trying too hard to be creepy when he's already a born creep

[@MadamKaiju]

When you say "I'm Adrian", I can't help but go "Aw, hi Adrian."

[@elliexo8225]

god imagine how that woman feels that changed her mind and didn’t go inside…so close to death that’s terrifying

[@cdes1776]

RED FLAG like a firetruck!

[@ManaSura_]

It is always unnerving, depressing and ominous to hear about the unraveling of a troubled person and the timeline of his/her downward spiralling into chaos and crime. Just heartbreaking to imagine oneself being the parent of such a person, the feelings of distress and hopelessness they must go through being unable to effectively help them before it is too late.

[@SarahSmith-mu1wc]

Congratulations on your rapid channel growth Adrian! 👏 When I subbed to you I believe your channel had about 20,000 subscribers, and I can't believe how fast this community has grown. It's certainly a tribute to your excellent story telling, factual research, and compassion for the victims. Well deserved! Keep up the great work! 😊

[@MisterDevos]

Use the term "factual" loosely with this guy. He uses heavily biased and one-sided articles for his "research"

[@SarahSmith-mu1wc]

@@MisterDevos If you take issue with how he does his research then why do you watch his content? Just curious. Personally I don't subscribe or give views to content creators that I don't respect, so why are you here if you believe Adrian is biased in his research and delivery of the stories he shares?

[@SarahSmith-mu1wc]

@@MisterDevos I just don't understand. I think there would be a lot less negativity on this platform if people just watched who and what they like and and didn't watch what they don't like.

[@22moonpie]

The rage on his face in the CCTV video , chill down my spine . 😳😱

[@gianninai3349]

Most of the time, your videos are the perfect length to listen to on my daily commute. I’m so glad I’ve found your channel!

[@5ShotProductions]

The best thing I guess is the fact that I‘ve never ever heard of this person before. And I really hope that it angers him that he won’t be remembered at all cause he‘s not worthy of remembering him at all. Thx Adrian for covering this case (and many other cases). You’re doing an amazing job telling these horrific and tragic stories that respectfully! Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp

[@ashleydelacuadra3826]

That laugh was seriously terrifying

[@princesscorvus2636]

I thought a woman is screaming at first, then I realised it's laughing and it could be him and rewinded a few times; because it sounded like he would play a recording. And I had to cringe about that laugh, but scary? It sounded acted to me

[@sesshomakari]

You dropped this at exactly the right time omg. I just sat down to do my cycling. I'm so grateful because I hate doing it since it's so boring for me. Cheers, Adrian!

[@johnsmith8906]

Keep cycling man. :)

[@sesshomakari]

@@johnsmith8906 I will, thank you so much!

[@mariahbd8365]

Me too!!! I just recently learned how to ride a bike at the old age of 22 hahah now I cycle every day!!!!

[@MakeCriminalsIllegalAgain]

You gotta find a more enjoyable form of excercise!

[@sesshomakari]

@@mariahbd8365 Hey, congratulations!! That's huge. I'm proud of you. That's really awesome. Cycling is really fun, I only complaining because I have one of those indoor cycling machines. I can't afford a bike right now so I just gotta stare at my wall, LOL.

[@lucadevittoris4804]

"Bradford is not a place anyone wants to settle or visit" *Me living in Bradford my entire life*

[@purplelavender8618]

That statement is actually true. Isn't it.

[@bushmonster1702]

@@purplelavender8618 yes lol. I’ve lived in Bradford all my life. It’s a dump.

[@k.m.5819]

Rest in peace all three ladies 🕊️🌻🕊️🌻🕊️🌻

[@seducedbysasquatch]

Police officer: "why did you kill these women, Stephen?" Stephen: "my mom went to prison when i was a kid, so naturally i wanted to butcher, torture and cannibalize vulnerable women"

[@facepuncher101]

*mum

[@seducedbysasquatch]

@@facepuncher101 I’m from America so it came more naturally for me lol sorry

[@facepuncher101]

@@seducedbysasquatch i'm just mucking about

[@JohnGalt916]

Seems reasonable to me

[@allylabar21]

Love the name by the way

[@DesertjRose1]

Very well done video Adrian. That maniacal laughter on the voice message was very disturbing as were his crimes. I know of a lot of infamous serial killers and never heard of this guy. I can only imagine what that girl who changed her mind must have felt learning what she escaped that night when she listened to her gut feeling.

[@gabrielaromano2171]

Thank you for being so respectful and professional. Many youtubers should learn from you.

[@mikel9912]

Hi Adrian, congrats!! 👋😀 Been with you since the 45k subs mark How's it feel to be 660k+ and growing fast?! Seems you done this all before my friend, blessings from Canada

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Much appreciated Mike! It’s growing fast… I’m forever grateful to have everyone’s company!

[@oggaming7362]

8:11 Now we know where Joaquin Pheonix got his inspiration for his Joker laugh.

[@lilheinz9496]

This comment forced me to asses the similarity between the two side by side and I have got to say, pheonixs laughs during that performance are eerily alike and somewhat shockingly so, the longer I listened, and the more I tried to find something about it that distinguished it from the crossbow dudes laugh, only made me find more similarities between the two. Perhaps pheonix researched terrifying laughs from true crime cases and killers or something, cause I will admit that type of high pitched, quick paced, manic out of breath kind of laugh is similar to a few other disturbed criminals we have recorded laughs of. So it makes sense that he would find the scariest most haunting one and then choose to initiate it.

[@lilheinz9496]

@@thehaywoods8932 yea but like I said, a few other famous crazy killers have been recorded laughing in a very eerily similar way.

[@lilheinz9496]

@@thehaywoods8932 also I said high pitched not deep.... So not sure why u said “it’s not that deep”

[@lilheinz9496]

@@thehaywoods8932 Lol ok pal I see ur trollin or something cause ur the one making up stuff and putting words in my mouth so your attempt at deflecting away from being wrong is to call me mentally deficient? Well it seems you like to call to people that cause ur aware that your simply not bright enough to understand what’s being said, so the confusion u suffer must be other people’s fault right? lol. Good luck in life with that mentality 👍

[@satisfiedskullservant]

I didn't think I'd see Bradford in one of these videos. There's something surreal about your local town being the subject. Thankfully this was well before my time. Edit: Jesus it's worse when you recognise the places. This is actually mad.

[@OneArmedShinobi7388]

“I’m not going to leave so I guess you better” “maniacal laughter that even the joker would be afraid of”

[@micahfoley9572]

Excellent, excellent work, once again. I think you're at your best with these really bizarre, complex stories.You have a real knack for making large quantities of information easily consumable.

[@msstarlight4770]

Well, if he thought he was going to become a household name, he failed miserably. Good one.

[@stefleloup3707]

Has Seen on His Amazon buying history... My youtube history: That Chapter, coffeehouse crime, MrBallen, This His Monster, Disturban.... 🤦🤔

[@stephhudson4948]

My youtube history is the same, plus others too.. love That Chapter

[@Ly1y.]

I love those Channels ❤️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@iamgroot6965]

Lights out podcast is also a good channel

[@Kthb80]

Checking these other ones out thank you!

[@neworleans1979]

Every one of those true crime channels I watch! You have great taste! 😉

[@morallybankrupt1461]

Your comforting voice is a perfect contrast to the disturbing content. Subscribed!

[@keljohnson374]

I am so happy I found your channel. I've learned so much about cases I've never heard of and new things about cases I'm familiar with. You are seriously awesome! Keep up the great work and wishing you all the best.

[@pinkmochichan]

I clicked on this the moment it popped into my notifications! Thanks Adrian! So thankful for another video!

[@Bean126]

Love having my notifications on not to miss any episodes as soon as they come out 🥰🥰

[@thelatebloomer77]

Same here☺️

[@babblingbrookie]

Same!!!

[@kreyzeepsychoproductions4645]

SAME !

[@richardpeterson4955]

I battled heroin addiction for 36 years and I'm clean now but it was definitely fortunate people didn't give up on me cause I definitely had gave up ...almost ! If you're out there or listening to this great vid , there IS a better life !! Don't give up !!

[@livesmindsandcrimes4593]

Great piece of content, loving your style and the delivery of it all - trying to find my own perfect style with the cases I'm looking at but this kills!

[@alexxander966]

I've already seen multiple videos of this story, but I still listened while working because his voice is sooooo relaxing

[@wasd3108]

I caught my son drinking coffee every evening and then he complained he couldn't sleep. Then I found out he watches your videos sometimes at evenings. :angryface:

[@ajarofmayonnaise3250]

Yeet him, dew it.

[@nintendofan707]

Time to switch him to decaff.

[@daisychain5894]

Get a new one....brand of coffee or son...these videos are worth watching 😉

[@DavidKDaveyOfficial]

I've almost watched EVERY single video of yours! You are absolutely brilliant & ABSOLUTELY getting me through this hard lockdown here in Melbourne. Much love from Oz! xx

[@miranda7543]

You 'er the first person who tried to document honesty. I was his best friend and want to talk openly