She killed her friends because "God" told her to...

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Back by popular demand... Nero bloopers at the end!! 🐾 And we're back to two videos a week next week! Thank you so much for your patience through this very busy moment in my life... And thank you to Hello Fresh for sponsoring today's video too. For 16 free meals with HelloFresh across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts, use code COFFEEHOUSECRIME16 at bit.ly/3Tp9CEn

[@naivenostalgia]

Yay! I am here for the Nero bloopers. Also loved the cameo in the Hello Fresh ad. Glad to hear you have made it through moving all right & look forward to the cases you've got coming our way.

[@Vee6969]

I love the content and the fur baby...

[@cholweshabukali8857]

So glad you are back!

[@nohate9044]

Hi there can you look into Jovelyn Galleno case..it's an ongoing case in the Philippines. Maybe a more public exposure can help solve the case.

[@stephendavidson7256]

Love the channel and I hope one day for you to do a video with Mr Ballen's channel cause your both so good at what you do and that would be the best team up video on KZbin I think. Thanks again and think about that team up sir

[@RandomTrinidadian]

I said it once and I will say it again.... Just because someone is religious, don't mean they are good people. Just because you go to church, don't make you a good person either.

[@jadeirvine799]

I watch a lot of cult stories so I can tell you for a fact that what you’re saying is true

[@judgeprime3730]

Duh

[@annmariemccooey6731]

Evil will hide under the guise of religion.

[@eileencraddock472]

Exactly. Religions have the same proportion of murderers, rapists, pedophiles, thieves, con-men, and general crappy people as the rest of the population. They just get to hide behind the “religious” tag. By the way, it’s my opinion that all religions are cults and children should be educated about this (I know it will never happen). Just look up the definition of the word, “cult.”

[@davidbennett9691]

I never trust church-goers.

[@raptor2265]

As Simon Whistler has said in his Casual Criminalist series, “If you’re talking to God, that’s perfectly fine; if you hear God talking to you, we have a serious problem on our hands.”

[@jenniferthompson8888]

Gotta love Simon. He's one of the greatest tubers of all time. Good ole Whistle boy.

[@grown.ass.nerd.]

THE FACT BOI HAS SPOKEN

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Even worse, if God is texting you.

[@rekadd]

all hail the mighty boy with the blaze

[@TroubleToby3040]

That is very much an "outsider" opinion. I'm not saying you do OR should believe in a God, but why would someone who DOES believe in God dismiss the idea that God might speak to them. That is the voice of a non-believer trying to make a "rule of thumb" to apply to believers. It only applies to theists, but it would only make sense to non-theists. 🤷‍♂️

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

*”She made an amateur silencer, by following gods instructions…”* Has got to be one of the most hilariously terrifying things I’ve ever heard.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

Wasn't that the 12th commandment? "Thou shall make a silencer as laid out in the instructions carved in the northern wall of the temple"

[@jamesmoore381]

I was wondering if anyone else noticed 😭

[@Bette_Fontenot]

That got me. Out of all the other wild stuff that was said, that sentence gave me a chuckle.

[@Mauro-ot2ux]

People will believe more or less anyth- nah, just anything

[@crven_zaples]

I literally spilled HOT coffee all over myself after this XD

[@mildlycornfield]

Adrian: Describing cults, manipulation, and suspicious deaths Also Adrian: "Bonking"

[@TwoWholeWorms]

It's the technical term. ^^

[@Kentikles]

Just as valid a term as "Porking"

[@chronic_payne5669]

Delivered completely deadpan too

[@friendlypiranha774]

What does bonking mean?

[@mikeawesome9212]

@@friendlypiranha774 having sex.

[@c.w.simpsonproductions1230]

When a cult’s involved, disaster is pretty much inevitable.

[@DarkPsychoMessiah]

Not always, most are content with just taking people's money

[@parkershipley9569]

Damn Mormons ;)

[@ddjsoyenby]

yup.

[@blackcat1115]

Amen

[@kristyhoward6897]

Unless it's a 🐼 or a Koala bear cult🙂

[@lasumm]

Does anyone else pay attention to the background in Adrian’s videos? The coffee pot is always steaming, but the scene outside the window changes and occasionally the cat is on the counter. Today, the window started out bright with fall leaves on the tree and a couple of minutes later it was dark and snowing! I’ve never noticed that happen before. I love watching the background while I’m listening to the video!

[@VariStudiosTv]

Yup I had noticed. I always also check the prices lol

[@jxn1056]

Yes..love it!

[@brendakrieger7000]

Yes I do

[@urmelausdemeis4743]

I do

[@missyd7120]

@@VariStudiosTv 😂😂 me to

[@drummerrob]

As a swede I should mention that this case has been covered in Sweden in depth. Media has not let it go since it happend and there are several documentaries about this case. Helge is a manic, glad to see it covered outside of our borders. Great job as usual Adrian!

[@tommysserpents]

I love hearing someone outside of Sweden talk about this. It's such a big thing here and we all know about this case, but I've never heard an outside source talk about it before. Thank you for doing it! Also thanks for this channel, I've been along for the ride since almost the beginning!

[@paulinathelatina]

Are you familiar with “the old Swedish trick” warm oats and Coca Cola? I am not sure I recognise that cure 🤔 // A fellow Swede

[@tommysserpents]

@@paulinathelatina Hmm, I don't think I've ever heard about that. Maybe it's a regional thing. Where are you from?

[@HI-ty6kv]

Swedish people: "hey we need to stop letting all those spooky foreigners into Sweden with their 'misogynistic' religion" Also Swedish People:

[@125ccGasGas]

This story was HUGE in Sweden. Movies and series have been made about this strange cult. Thanks for covering this :)

[@kariusbaktus165]

In Norway too.

[@demondfoxbox]

It's iconic

[@nancyfahey7518]

Most churches I've been to are cults. In the US the church will brainwash you and scare you into voting republican. Scary.

[@summerhas8]

Whats the name of the movie/series?

[@davidnilsson56]

@@summerhas8 Knutby

[@lisastylianou4300]

“She could hear the two bonking” really got me 🤣🤣🤣

[@gellerbingsgaming]

Me too! He sounds so serious and then says that, I was weak 🤣😂

[@Black-Sun_Kaiser]

I swear , Adrian is a treasure. He feels like someone who would make you feel better about life just from a 30 minute conversation.

[@naviftw]

I’ve been following you for a loooooooooong time, and the greatest thing you’ve done was start putting bloopers/Nero at the end of your videos. You’re wonderful, and you’re incredibly appreciated.

[@naviftw]

It’s not the *greatest* thing, but… you know. I just really like your cat and the human aspect of bloopers. 😅🖤

[@sarahharrisginge736]

Imagine if you owned a coffee shop and told short stories whilst making your customer's coffee 😃 Okay, time to watch! Thankyou Adrian ☺️

[@judgeprime3730]

I would call the police on the guy, why would he know so much about murder? 😀

[@lemonhead1442]

He couldn’t do that for every single customer dumb idea

[@juliemullan2284]

i don't drink coffee, but that would make me start 😁 great idea

[@zwordman6740]

sounds like a very good start and end of a adventure movie

[@mysteryinquest]

@@judgeprime3730 So true lol 😂

[@Clintvinder]

Worst part is that Helge Fossmo is free today, on parole granted but still, I hate as a swede that we have such a joke of punishment for acts like this, life time should be life time. Great video, thank you for making all these videos you are a star in a truly dark sky

[@ddjsoyenby]

agreed, some people need to be kept seperate from society.

[@tessaducek5601]

I figured he was out by now. Many countries have a lax justice system. The US is not far behind. I just hope his reputation follows so no one else falls prey.

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Perhaps there will be true justice and he will be eaten by a bear.

[@BugaBugu]

FREE today, FREE!? My goodness!!! This is truly shocking!

[@paulwoodford1984]

But she’s old now

[@AdrenochromeDream]

Ah, she pulled the old "God texted me to kill from my old cell phone" routine ✝

[@DEATHSxNEMASIS]

She had been brainwashed into thinking it, and with the Stockholm kicking in she wanted to protect the person she thiugh cared about her and loved her even thiugh she had been manipulated

[@cosmosadorabilis7677]

She was manipulated.

[@oceanrocks]

@@cosmosadorabilis7677 She’s a grown adult. Manipulation isn’t an excuse when it comes to murder. Foh

[@JohnDoe-lj1pw]

@@cosmosadorabilis7677 she was 28. If you lack the knowledge that murder is wrong and can be manipulated like that, she doesn’t deserve the second chance at life. She needs to be studied by scientist as to why a human can survive without a brain

[@Gravijahz]

@@oceanrocks There are plenty of scientific studies that show that manipulation has an enormous effect on individuals. You can argue science with "common sense" but I'll stay on the side of science.

[@Piscesmissus]

Hey Adrian! I’m Swedish, and I was so happy to see that you’re covering the really messed up cases from my beautiful country 😂 in here, whenever one says ‘Knutby’ (the name of the village) people immediately know what you’re talking about. Some years have already passed since the incident, and most people are behind bars, but it’s very disturbing to know how common this actually is. We call “frikyrkor” (free churches) all those churches which are outside the Swedish Church, but as they are outside the Church, which is a state organisation, the government and other institutions don’t know what goes on behind closed doors. More awful, yet, there are people I know outside of Knutby which have had to deal with similar cases (although not murder, thank God!!!) Wonderful research as always, and as we would say in here, tack för allt ditt otroligt arbete!! 💛💙🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@micaelaa498]

Skriver under på allt det du skrev 👏👍

[@ItsLunaRegina]

Churches shouldn't be state owned. They shouldn't be like Knutby either tho.

[@Heidi79]

Hejsan!

[@matildatofftin3444]

Hejsan

[@linusfotograf]

The Church of Sweden and the state was separated in the year 2000 I believe.

[@kylehunter2674]

Having “God” as a contact in your phone at all is crazy lmao

[@cinissanguis6836]

Right. Like any sane person I only have Satan saved.

[@giovannigiorgio2262]

Christians strike again

[@kylehunter2674]

@@cinissanguis6836 lmaooo

[@kylehunter2674]

@@giovannigiorgio2262 lmao

[@MOONFIREmagess]

umm...so its just me then....lmao

[@turtleninjalinda]

My boyfriend is born and raised in Knutby and he was 10 when this all happened. We’ve said several times that we should recommend this case to you and today when we saw this in my feed we were so surprised! 😅 Thank you for always making such amazing videos! All the best from Sweden! 🇸🇪

[@jonathancederlund1985]

wooow, I was REALLY taken aback when you started describing what Sweden is known for, I don't think I've EVER heard anyone describe our country with anything other than cliches and shallow perceptions of us as citizens. Like we're still just a timid fuzzy ball of ABBA (why still ABBA I don't know, they have been broken up for forty years..) and beautiful blondes and it's beyond tiring! So I deeply appreciate you making the effort!

[@littleshopofeldritchhorror6224]

I read this just as I get a ad for a ABBA concert….

[@patriciascali7017]

Ok so that bit at the end with your cat and little bloopers was hysterical! You should totally have more of those at the ends of your videos

[@victoriawilliams2786]

"Them having sex wasn't for self gratification. It was for reaching out to God." Considering a lot of people call out "Oh god!" while having sex, she wasn't completely delusional. 😂

[@giovannigiorgio2262]

if my dragon inside will u say " oh god "

[@misska7535]

That's absolutely horrible, joking or not. Saying "oh God" during sex is in either movies or blasphemous people who don't believe/care about God Almighty. Ya know our holy father, creator, all merciful & loving God & his son OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. The bible says there will be a great fallen away & it's happening & your comment is proof. I'm not trying to be mean friend, I'm truly trying to help you see what you said was blasphemous, a sin. Please think about it. God bless 👑🙏🏻🕊

[@NerdySwede]

@@misska7535 God doesn't exist so we will be fine

[@claires1117]

@@misska7535 read the room

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

I see what you did there! 😂

[@josephconsoli4128]

It's amazing how much pain and death has been inflicted on human beings in the name of God since recorded time. How ironic and how blasphemous.

[@edr9871]

John 16:2 [2]They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service.

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

Is it, though? God in any form has never been purely benevolent, especially the Abrahamic god.

[@kevintrang6447]

When the bald man who is also a prophet sends a bear on you and your friends and because you made fun of his hairlessness and are mauled to death

[@josephconsoli4128]

@@pablodelsegundo9502 Yes. I was a faithful Catholic for years, but as I gained knowledge and became wiser, suddenly the cracks began to show. The hypocrisy and contradictions. I agree with George Carlin. He said, "God says do what I say, or I'll put you in a fiery Hell where you'll scream and suffer in pain for eternity.................but I love you!"

[@adonislove8059]

@@josephconsoli4128 wait so you can see the cracks

[@linnshan]

As a Swede, it feels weird to see a case from here. I've never heard of this though so thank you for talking about it

[@VioletJoy]

Who else was shocked Helge didn't end up with the cult leader?!?! I rewound so many times because I couldn't keep track of all the names, especially since his name is pronounced "Helga". I was honestly super confused and ended up listening at .75 speed, pausing when needed. What a horrific case and a horrific cult. The world would be a better place if parents taught their children how to think critically and not believe blindly.

[@Swnsasy]

I wish it were that simple.. We have doctors and lawyers in cults. Fortune 500 company CEO'S... Look at Scientology... It's just so sad...

[@nordicdreki2068]

Fear is a powerful motive. Critical thinking is often negated by people who are simply afraid for their own safety or lives. Anyone can fall victim to it, and we all do at some point. Although not every case will lead to murder and death, it's always important to analyze our own thoughts and actions in perspective.

[@VioletJoy]

@@nordicdreki2068 Yep. That's why I'd like to see critical thinking taught throughout school, from beginning to end. Superstitious/religious beliefs are far too common.

[@jojssteen3454]

Helge was/is the cult leader. Still active behind bars…. And so is Åsa… Who has named herself Kristi brud (the bride of christ) We are not all that cray cray.. they were only a very very small ”cult”

[@VioletJoy]

@@jojssteen3454 Of course we aren't all that cray-cray. The world would be much more horrible. However, critical thinking skills are sorely lacking just the same. That's why religions of all kinds are still surviving. Thankfully, the numbers are all dwindling, but those traditions are generally accepted as fact.

[@gingergamer3270]

The way Helga manipulated Sara is classic abuse lines, word for word.

[@CAHSR2020]

She got him back by putting everything on him and avoiding any time in jail for premeditated murder. I wonder who she's following now.

[@REALdavidmiscarriage]

pretty sure his name is helge as helga is a female name

[@gingergamer3270]

@@REALdavidmiscarriage right sorry, I was going by ear, I didn't see it written down

[@REALdavidmiscarriage]

@@gingergamer3270 all good 🙌 it really sounds like hes saying helga...

[@VioletJoy]

@@REALdavidmiscarriage I had such a hard time following who was who because of all the names, especially the name pronounced "Helga".

[@lot1111]

If anyone needs an explanation on what a narcissist is show them this video. This man is a classic one

[@VioletJoy]

A murderous one.

[@bura19]

He's horrid.

[@andrerodriguez7603]

Trump, need I say more. Just as dangerous.

[@AshNikkosWife]

I’m so amazed that Daniel survived. I feel so sorry for Alexandra. ❤ she was so beautiful and I hope she rests in peace.

[@supernovasightseeing4133]

Stopped by Knutby for a pizza, a few years ago. Remember thinking how can something like this happen in such a small place? Knutby is so small that I wouldnt expect "anything" to happen there. 😆 Well... it did, and it became a famous place. A tragic case that shocked Sweden. Great job on this video. And regarding how difficult swedish is for anyone else than "swedes", you did great! 👍

[@sheryldalton8965]

I live in a Texas town that's very small. People are so nosy & know everyone's business it would be hard for a cult to succeed.

[@JonSpeez]

Nothing hits better than hearing "Pull up a seat, grab yourself a coffee and sit back." Another great video! Also love seeing more Nero ❤

[@rt66vintage16]

And the tinkling doorbell is so inviting.

[@kimgysen10]

It's 1.30AM here

[@camh2227]

The amount of times the guy says “yeah” in the phone conversation must be their equivalent to “wow” or “that’s crazy” like in the US when someone won’t stop talking to you. 😂

[@Agencetourix]

That's crazy

[@hepo3544]

We Finns do the similar thing as our Swedish neighbours to be honest. And indeed, you are spot on

[@mitchrichie1347]

Im from sweden and I can confirm it!

[@Scarethelocals]

Wow

[@eva1585]

Its exactly what that is

[@victoriaflanagan8273]

I really appreciate the focus on the victims and the deep care you obviously put into your research 💜 there's a case from my hometown in Chapel Hill, NC that I only just became aware of and would love to see you cover. A young Native American university student, Faith Hedgepeth, was assaulted and murdered in her apartment in 2012 and there is yet to be sufficient justice. There's a cryptic note left at the scene, a pocket dial voicemail that might have recorded Faith's last moments and the voices of her attacker (s), and a recent but highly scrutinized arrest. Faith's family, tribe, and community all want answers and justice and there are not nearly enough eyes and ears on her case. I never knew Faith, but this is my community, she died at the same age that I got married. She had so much light to give and so much more life to live; and though it's small, I feel a responsibility to say her name and try to bring awareness to her case. You're not forgotten, Faith!

[@veronikabelina3188]

I remember this case very well being a Swede myself but you managed to share new information about it anyway lol. Very good job and I really love this channel!

[@JukeFairy]

He deserved more than 24 years. I know he wasn't charged with murder for his first wife, but he killed his second one, attempted to kill another person. All through manipulation showing 0 regret as he threw the blame onto the girl he used. The minimum sentence should've been 30 years.

[@CAHSR2020]

They both should have gotten 30 years IMO.

[@MiraSubieGirl]

In Russia she would have got like 10yrs and him Life. I am hoping we bring back capital punishment to be honest. Too many sickos.

[@MiraSubieGirl]

(it would be easily provable she was manipulated and mentally very unwell.)

[@bb-yk5cc]

My brother moved to Sweden from Nigeria, he told me about this story 8 years ago. Funny how you brought it up again thanks 🙏 Coffee house.

[@vatleder]

I grew up a few miles from Knutby and passed through it alot, and everytime we passed it my dad would say "this is where the sect lives", then years later I remember following this in the newspapers, and getting more and more "WTF?" as the story kept changing about what was going on.

[@deborah3250]

This video checked every single box for me! What a treat. Provocative case, amazing Nero, coffee advocacy! 💜 Its alarming that naivety and gullibility are qualities often attributed to innocence but those very traits can be twisted into murder by a grisly puppeteer. Reminiscent of Manson and his little marionettes!

[@DarthTitanGaming]

Love how this all could have been prevented if she even for 1 moment asked: wait a minute something isn't right here.

[@johannamoa6728]

Helge is also out of jail on parole right now, under another name, I think it is Helge Iversen now. Åsa Waldau got sentenced for abuse on her "maids". But she did not end up in prison for that. There are so much to read about this case and I recomend people to do so, it's just a case that's so hard to wrap your head around.

[@tearainey1]

How can he be out on parole if he was sentenced to life in prison? It seems crazy to me that he *Most Likely* killed his first wife and definitely orchestrated the murder of his second through coercion and abuse and the attempted murder of the husband of his current fling. Like how can a dude who did all that be out on parole? It's wild to me.

[@johannamoa6728]

@@tearainey1 I know it it's really crazy, In Sweden we have a tendency to let people out on parole even tho it may seem so weird. Because they did not have enough evidence he is " innocent " of the death of his first wife. But in the eye of the public, he is guilty of that death to in one way or another. Tampering with the documents, refusing to show the reason of death and the other papers to Helénes Parents and that he the day after her death cleaned the bathroom she died in clinically with bleach before the cops had the chance to really take a look in there.

[@Unknown-xx7ft]

@@tearainey1 ”life in prison” in Sweden is actually 25 years. Judges has to be review the case and the prisoner’s plea before deciding if they’ll get parole/release or extended their time for another 25 years. It’s a stupid system

[@gucci3541]

sick bunch those Sweds.

[@Dawe360]

@@Unknown-xx7ft no... That is not at all how it works. I believe it is a few years before you can ask to have your release date set. Helge got convicted in 2004 and got his time set in 2019 and he was set to serve 26 years. He god parole in 2022 and is now living as a free man. No judge can extend a sentence in Sweden, then can only shorten it by giving parole.

[@SinCelticus]

I'd love to see you cover the Orderud case from Norway! It's a really strange and interesting case which still to this day is partially unsolved

[@ismeniadavid5357]

I’m new to your channel but I absolutely love it. And, if you don’t mind, more bloopers with the kitty! Way too adorable for words!

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Will do! Thank you, and welcome! :)

[@dawnwinther376]

Growing up in Norway, l recall this case very well. It was all over the media in Scandinavia. It was much like out of a creepy horror movie, only it was real, as l recall it. An absolute terrible and tragic case, so many lives were effected too. Thank you for covering this case, l appreciate it.

[@TheRainfield]

Im swedish, i did not know about this lol. Crazy when it happens underneath my own nose. Its fun to see Sweden getting attention from time to time, but this is naturally not what one want people to see. Im thankful that you bring up the nice things about Sweden aswell. Great video!

[@NekoArts]

I'm Swedish and I think you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone in Sweden who isn't familiar with this case. Say "Knutby" (the "k" is not silent, btw, so it's pronounced "Knutby" not "Nutby") and everyone will immediately think of this story. Åsa (The "å" is pronounced like an elongated "oh") isn't without her own controversy either and is probably as closely linked to this case as Helge and the nanny. Let me put it this way, she's known in the church/cult as "Kristibrud" ("the bride of Christ") and she runs it as such. The murder aside, I think you can find plenty of documentaries and texts written about Åsa alone in connection to this.

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

Ahhhh the appearances and bloopers by Nero are always the cherries on top of a wonderful; video. 😻It's amazing how far someone can be led astray by someone purporting to be important religiously.

[@daniell1483]

"And then it got stranger" is the tagline for this entire story.

[@defialy]

am so happy that you covered a swedish case! am swedish myself and had heard little about this case before!

[@Red4filth]

"Although Alexandra is sadly lost to world now"....one of the many, many beautiful statements from Adrian that make this channel easily one of my top 3✌🏽❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mendagy]

Thank you for covering these international cases!! And I loved the snippets of the protagonist speaking - hearing the native language & intonations of his actual voice added so much more dimension to the story! Thanks again, Adrian, for another superb job!!! Much love from Texas 💕

[@sharonmcneil3545]

The case was fascinating, I can't even imagine finding any of Helge's behavior remotely okay. It's amazing how a charismatic person can warp the meaning of religion to such an extant. I had to laugh at the Nero bloopers - at the beginning I was wondering if he got any salmon because he was certainly looking for it!

[@sakurazephyr]

I've binge watched your entire channel over the course of a few days; I love the content, bro 😌👏🏿

[@nasuharoslan]

I love the little glimpse of behind the scenes with Nero in! Thank you for the post and thank you for the bloopers treat!

[@izzieplier]

YES FINALLY! I'm from Sweden and I'm so fascinated by this case I'm so glad you chose to cover it, thank you!! Edit: Except for pronouncing the names wrong, which I totally understand since you're not a swedish speaker, your research is really good! Great job!! Although Helge was not in love with Åsa's sister, Åsa forced them to marry each other because she thought it was necessary and "God" wanted it for some reason... And Helge DEFINITELY killed Helen, no doubt about it. She had his prescription meds in her blood. And also, I feel bad for Sara in a way because she was so brainwashed and manipulated by Helge (and Åsa) and she's been diagnosed with a few mental illnesses since. Of course it doesn't justify murder but still. She was considered to be "wrong" by Åsa so the entire community shut her out except for Helge so the only person she had left was her manipulator and he convinced her, through the texts, that killing Alexandra and Daniel was the only way for Åsa to take her back and for her to go to heaven (like you said). And on top of that Sara didn't even really want to sleep with Helge but she felt like she had to since it's was "Godly" and "if she really loved God" she would show that by having s*x with him.... Something else that's important to highlight is that Åsa is a horrible person as well. She abused all of the female members of her cult both physically and mentally. She didn't get any prison time for her horrible crimes and she only paid a few thousands in damage and she's protected under a new name. The priest that joined her after Helge was in prison called Urban was also a terrible man who r*ped teen girls and told them it was God's will and that they were his "daughters". You should really look into that as well if you find it interesting!

[@romeowandrainbow1040]

Who is Asa ? I think I missed him talking about her ? She sounds awful and she should have deffo got prison time to for abuse. Thanks for telling more on the story 🤍 with love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@vikzytoria]

@@romeowandrainbow1040 Asa was the lady who believed she was married to Jesus Christ and was sleeping with Helge during his first marriage.

[@izzieplier]

@@romeowandrainbow1040 Åsa was their cult leader and they believed her to be the bride of Christ. She was also the sister of Helges second wife. She is a horrible human being so yes you're right! Thanks for reading!

[@romeowandrainbow1040]

@@vikzytoria ahhh ok that fruit loop thank you. In fact was there anyone that wasn’t batshit in this story 🤣

[@romeowandrainbow1040]

@@izzieplier ahhh ok that fruit loop thank you. In fact was there anyone that wasn’t batshit in this story 🤣 thank you

[@misternoodle1236]

I am disappointed that Helge's first wife was not remembered or discussed at the end of the video. I firmly believe that he killed his first wife, being tired of her and wanting to move on. It feels like she was forgotten in the end.

[@mariawestman9026]

You are right. Helge drugged the wife and drowned her in the bathtub. In Sweden they tell all about it in the program made of SVT . It’s authentic.

[@aishakuta541]

Me too

[@candycigarette7202]

he was never convicted though so I'm pretty sure it would have been speculation at best, possibly even slander, if Adrian had added her in with the confirmed victims. he's just being responsible, he included all the info about her he could.

[@misternoodle1236]

@@candycigarette7202 While I don't disagree with most of this, the conclusion felt a bit empty without acknowledging the other life lost in the story.

[@heidibearss3455]

What do you mean?? At the end it show both wives' photos, with the caption "In memory of Alexandra & Helena Fossmo"!!

[@hightimecrime]

Thank you for another great video friend! Coffeehouse Crime is one of the best channels out there! You always give such detailed and well-researched videos, it's appreciated!

[@SirXer]

Those Nero clips were perfect to have a boost of wholesome after such a dismal case. Thank you for your hard work composing and commentating this video!

[@roxyhart5692]

Wow! I'm Swedish - thank you so much for doing this story! It was, and is, massive in Sweden and has even cemented itself into popular culture via movies and books.

[@robert_roland63]

If it wasn’t for my ex-wife who loves true crime, I wouldn’t be interested in this myself. I do love your channel, and it is a breath of fresh air to see other stories not covered on television shows. Also the outtakes were hilarious! I know the meows were pretty much on par with what could have been said! lol

[@livesmindsandcrimes4593]

I love this channel too, he does such a great job at bringing out the detail with care and good energy, it's inspiring to smaller true crime channels for sure!

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Haha thanks man!

[@Max_Sinister_26]

Thank you Adrian for all you do. I love your short mysteries and if I'm having a bad day I'll binge them. Have an awesome weekend 😊

[@elizabethbeauchamp6580]

Great job on this story, I've never heard about it before. Thank you for the Nero clip at the end, he's so cute and and makes me feel happy ❤️!

[@Morticia1313]

I recently discovered your channel so I have a lot of catching up to do. Your stories are so interesting & surprisingly many I have never seen before since I have been a True Crime fan for years. I don't drink coffee but I do grab a cup of tea. 😊

[@justrelax3743]

Also a tea drinker, and enjoy this channel just as much!!!!! 🍶

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you! Welcome to the coffeehouse!

[@elpistachio]

Adrian if you're looking for a new location with an important case, I would recommend one from Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada). The case of Tina Fontaine was a very important chapter in the ongoing tragedies of missing and murdered indigenous women but unfortunately seems to have been long forgotten.

[@LaiaBertran]

I think Mike covered it (that chapter)

[@nadinejackson3740]

There are so many. Way too many. I'd like to see Adrian or Mike or someone, to do a month long series on some of these cases. Mostly because it keeps happening, and it needs to stop. It just seems like they've been put on the back burner.

[@chekamystery675]

I'm from Australia and Netflix ( I think) had a Series about the the Missing Canadian Indigenous Women. Just So Sad 😭😭😭😭

[@joytinamisan8723]

Oh I love the bloopers ❤️❤️❤️thank you for another story can't wait for the next one

[@orboakin8074]

Great video, friend. Truly tragic what happened how one evil narcissistic manipulator used others and religion for his evil ends. Glad justice was served for the victims. Also, respect to you for not doing what others typically do and automatically trash/blame religion solely for this crime. Sadly, even if religion were never involved, this monster would have still found ways to manipulate people and carry out his crimes.

[@SandyP216]

What a sad story and one I didn't know about. BTW, I'm loving the cat clips at the end, he should appear in every video.

[@Empresslore]

I was just asking my sister if Adrian has posted a video yet 😄. After a long day at work we get to enjoy ☕ and your video yaaaay!!! . Thanks Adrian😊

[@drowz9825]

Why would u ask ur sister look at ur phone ur self. Lazy bum

[@rachelseventeen2235]

Wow! This sorry is just about to insane to be true! Condolences to all the family members & friends ❤️

[@aceydishy9338]

I didn't see the description, so the floofer/bloopers were a total surprise -- great stuff! Cheers from Nelson, BC -- keep up the awesome work!

[@eva1585]

I didnt process that the case took place in Sweden and was almost startled to hear my native language spoken in the first clip. I think i was too young to know about this when it happened but its a very interesting case. Thank you for covering it! Great job on the prononciation as always 😁

[@hannabolin4831]

Let me start of by saying that I love your videos! I got so surprised that you covered this case and really intrigued. I was born and raised in the Knutby area. I just wanted to say that you made the case justice! :)

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you!

[@janemiettinen5176]

Sweeeet! New true crime channel for this (Finnish) true crime gal and a major coffee addict, subbed in a heartbeat. Kitty bloopers pushed me over the edge ❤

[@laviniaokoth4938]

Oh my God! I’m from Sweden and I remember waking up in the morning to this news! Thank you for covering this!

[@snbn150]

as a swede .... it's always a shock to hear about a Swedish case on youtube. I had never heard about this one before, but that seems to be the norm with me. Just this morning I woke up to the news that apparently, a convicted murderer is attending the same university as me. Served his 14-year "life sentence", got out, moved here and was partying with my friends. Nobody knew but even now that we do, what can we do? nothing ... crazy the kind of people who live hidden among us!!

[@mariawestman9026]

The one who is - attending same university - I wonder how OLD he is ?? If he been in jail 14 years he got to be at least 35 year and he is partying with other students? 😅

[@snbn150]

@@mariawestman9026 not very unusual here! there are always a few 30+ or 40+ in each class, because studying is essentially free in sweden, you can go back to get a new degree at any age without worry

[@mariawestman9026]

@@snbn150 Tack Nibben! Angående studier och ålder visste jag redan men trodde inte äldre”” studenter är sugna på att festa utan mer fokuserad på bra betyg…. Men…om han suttit på kåken 14 år var väl suget relativt stort gissar jag 😄 Skapa dig en bra kväll! 🌟

[@SaraSpruce]

This was one of the cases that sparked my interest in true crime, after we watched a documentary about it in religious studies class in high school while covering cults. Thanks for doing a video about it, and I hope we can see more cases from this part of the world in the future.

[@bee1411]

Damn! Sounds like an interesting course! We didn’t have that available where I went to HS.

[@livesmindsandcrimes4593]

I love this channel too, he does such a great job at bringing out the detail with care and good energy, it's inspiring to smaller true crime channels for sure!

[@secondact7151]

Do you know the name of the documentary.

[@SaraSpruce]

@@secondact7151 It's over 10 years ago, so I can't remember at all, sorry. It was a Swedish documentary. There have been quite a few documentaries made about this case, including a recent HBO one called Pray, Obey, Kill.

[@NotASnowflake]

Another great video Adrian!! I'd love to see a video of just bloopers every now and again to lighten the mood lol. 🤓

[@ImperfectlyPerfect33]

I subscribed a few weeks back and I really enjoy your channel. Love the background, it’s quite cozy, you have interesting stories and you do a great job telling them. I’m glad I found you, always looking for new stories and interesting people to tell them😊

[@Mizzametal]

Thank you for covering something from over here in sweden. The story from Knutby is a big one that everyone knows about. I actually pass Knutby every summer when going to our summer house. We always shake our heads in disbelief every time we pass the Knutby church. Such insane story. And Helge is a maniac.

[@hnorrstrom]

Nice where is your summer house, Smara or Burvik maybe? I'm born and raised just outside Knutby, but not religious at all. But in my class in the early 90's I had several people from the church.

[@zaneisanerd]

Wow. This was a rollercoaster. Weird yet fascinating story.

[@tinab2177]

I was actually going to recommend this case to you, cause outside of Sweden you rarely hear about it, and as other people have mentioned in the comments it's such a big case here and recently the preist in this case was released aswell. Also the K isn't silenced in Swedish atleast not in Knutby but thats not easy to know 😅🤷‍♀️ Anyway thanks for covering this case and thank youfor your channel 🌸

[@denisaalexandra2277]

the kitty bloopers are just GOLD

[@Emma-iq6jq]

Your videos are soo interesting, and this case is probably one of the most heard of case in Sweden. I live in Sweden and am a big fan of your videos. I remember this case and it’s so tragic and horrific.

[@brandonayong5823]

I'm addicted to this channel and Mr Ballen

[@brendagallegos3042]

I’m with you! Check out ‘This is MONSTERS’ too.

[@ari1758]

I too love the strange dark and mysterious delivered in story format while enjoying a coffee at coffee house crime!!

[@brandonayong5823]

@@brendagallegos3042 Will do x)

[@illuma8020]

Same!!

[@sarahharrisginge736]

SAME!! Can't get enough of them. Beautiful storytelling with different styles 💜

[@jennieandersson5739]

Hello from Sweden! Thanks for covering this story so well!

[@zoeoflaherty2630]

Absolutely love the bloopers and seeing your cute cat!!

[@CharlieKling7]

I loved having your kitty asleep in the background. It was really sweet and comforting.

[@missmeow1022]

It's not a real kitty

[@amyr.8283]

@@missmeow1022 the ear twitches because i wondered if was real

[@CharlieKling7]

There’s literally footage of the cat at the end of the video

[@Ekdrink]

@@missmeow1022 yes it is…

[@perezangec]

I believe it's just a random background. He pretty much uses it for all the videos I've seen so far to set the mood of his channel.

[@crunchyyellowlion]

Thank you for being a safe haven for all of us.... I get sick of the real world and you are like a sanctuary. Gentle voice, great stories and none of the madness (well other than murder etc) that encompasses the world today. Please don't ever change... now for a coffee and a great story....

[@livesmindsandcrimes4593]

I love this channel too, he does such a great job at bringing out the detail with care and good energy, it's inspiring to smaller true crime channels for sure!

[@economyofmotion]

BAHAHAHAHAAAÀAAAAAAHHAAA

[@janrobnettwordweaver2227]

Love the Nero bloopers. Such a pretty cat and a wonderful way of communicating his wishes to his hooman. And as always a great video. But did I miss something? I may have due to constantly needing to pause and get some things done. Did Helge get convicted for his first wife's murder, too? Or was her case never upgraded from accident to homicide?

[@numberone5680]

‼️‼️You’ve over 344,000 views and just posted a day ago! I valued your storytelling voice and accuracy from the start and have come to the realization that WE ALL LOVE YOU! 🌈🌈

[@mistysmurf1]

Loved the bloopers and kitty chat at the end! Thanks for investigating this case for us. Very much appreciated.

[@andrewknaff9220]

How did Sara not recognize the texts coming from “God” came from the same number as her previous phone?

[@CAHSR2020]

Maybe she did notice. Maybe she used claims of spineless gullibility as an excuse to avoid jail.

[@LuffyBlack]

Nuance and critical thinking is key here. While you and I(for the most part) are sound of mind, some people are not. Helge searched for women with low self esteem and likely suffering from mental illness. That's how these cults work. A person who is sane would never fall for this. Also no one "let themselves" get manipulated that's not how that works. Emotional abuse is just as strong as physical abuse and as a survivor it's something I could attest to

[@CAHSR2020]

@@LuffyBlack If someone is so unstable they can be manipulated into murdering innocent people should they not remain locked up for the safety of society?

[@LuffyBlack]

@@CAHSR2020 I don't know where you're from, but I could only speak on my part of the world and give my own insight on my view on prisons here in the US. I'll start by saying it's not like I don't see where you are coming from. I imagine my own stance on rehabilitative justice would be shaken if I lost a loved one to violence. We're only human right? Apologies for TLDR If you were asking me if the mastermind should be locked up for the good of society than I would say yes, as the current there's nothing you can do for such a person. But her? No. Using my own country as an example, good healthcare especially mental healthcare is damn medieval compared to the rest of the world. It's easier to bar entry to those that need with how expensive it is then let them become a problem later so our prison industrial complex could make money from their labor. Even with that aside, I do agree she should face punishment for her actions, prison will not solve all of your problems. You become a worse person than you were before you enter and when you leave, job opportunities are slim to none so you fall back into a life of crime. We need to allocate resources toward institutions that lead to a life of crime and murder in the first place so we could prevent these things from happening. I don't have all the answers, but I do believe the victims from her actions should be seen to and taken care of. I believe there must be a way to better people who aren't predators and to ensure we live in a safer society. But she is not a predator, just someone that could be a normal person had she been in a positive and less predatory environment. Again, I know what this is like and have loved ones who endured the same thing. You lose your sense of self then become the tool of the one that's pulling your strings. Trying to find a sense of normalcy has been quite the effort since I can't afford mental healthcare. (Not trying to win a debate by appealing to a sense of morality of emotion. Just using a person experience to get a point of across)

[@pikabiga]

@@LuffyBlacktotally agree. Though, from the outside lookin in, it is always crazy how out of touch cultists appear to be

[@juliasvetlana3289]

I’ve never laughed as much as when you said Knutby😂 You almost had it!! Proud hugs from sweden

[@thesummerofsam]

great video!! Thank you for always being a constant inspo for my crime channel

[@am2382]

Considering how text messaging was relatively new back in 04, I wouldn't be surprised with the stupidity.

[@mellmurder]

Relatively new? I was ruining my parents phone bills by texting my a** off in 1999.

[@CAHSR2020]

I'm not surprised she claimed she thought god was texting her. I'm just surprised they chose to believe her outlandish excuses for committing premeditated murder.

[@mellmurder]

@@CAHSR2020 That's not the case though. Helge and Åsa brainwashed her and sent all those texts anonymously. She was brainwashed enough to believe them.

[@Kaenightowl]

YAY another episode! I seriously look forward to these stories every week. The way you tell them so sensitively but also highlighting the stories of the victims is really perfect. Thank you again.

[@Danigoddamnit]

I love the style of this channel also, so respectful but informative ❤

[@ProudBostonian]

I LOVE the Nero “bloopers” at the end, especially with the captions haha my dogs speak to me the EXACT SAME WAY!!! 😂

[@Aimee-qb8is]

The cat was the best part of the pre video promo you did. So cute

[@wendymarie7151]

Thank you so much for this outstanding channel! I am so intrigued of every story. The way you document each crime is really wonderful! ☕🙋

[@lindanj9830]

I am Swedish American, thank you for covering this case. There are quite a few very intense Swedish murder cases, some might be of interest for your channel, but no other I know of with religious madness included, we are one of the least religious people on the planet.

[@livesmindsandcrimes4593]

I love this channel too, he does such a great job at bringing out the detail with care and good energy, it's inspiring to smaller true crime channels for sure!

[@leob4403]

Swedish people are very religious indeed they just have different Gods now, they believe blindely in authorities and medias and doctors and so forth

[@lindanj9830]

@@leob4403 And here comes, as expected, the faceless basement troll spewing out groundless information. If you learn how to spell and how to correctly structure a sentence you will make a bigger impact.

[@luislugo1347]

Man..love this channel. Keep up the good work.

[@lisabelle7553]

Thanks for the great content as always! Also, I love your kitty!