Delusional Man "Snaps" into Killer Samurai

[@kayskelton4034]

Respect that this coffee shop still hasn't raised its prices

[@micheleshively8557]

😂❤

[@shethingsd]

And the cat hasn't moved

[@Replicanna]

@@shethingsd Cannot watch Adrian's video without at least seeing the cat flinching its ear, I need to see it everytime

[@Spencerlayne]

😂😂

[@kimmcevilly2906]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Silentgrace11]

Nero calling out the lack of sunlight is hilarious and gave me a nice giggle after an otherwise very morose case. Thank you for sharing the occasional update on him :)

[@cdes1776]

It *never* ceases to shock me that at any moment, your life could be destroyed by another in seconds.

[@Mary_Beth_Reimer]

Unfortunately I learned that lesson at 20 when my fiance died.

[@cdes1776]

@@Mary_Beth_Reimer I'm sorry to learn of it

[@desdicadoric]

@@Mary_Beth_Reimerthat’s very sad 😢

[@saga2964]

Let's not forget that we can also IMPROVE someone's life in seconds too! Little things can mean a lot--a smile, a sincere greeting, opening a door, noticing when someone needs a hand and giving it! In a world of so much darkness, don't forget to be its light! BE KIND! ❤

[@livinganddyingabroad]

@@Mary_Beth_Reimer❤❤❤

[@sdb9884]

Thank you for showing Nero! I lost my oldest cat 3 weeks ago and my dog yesterday. It has been a horrible month. Seeing Nero brought a smile to my face. ❤

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you're okay.

[@claudiabothma]

My heart goes out to you❤‍🩹

[@christinal3041]

Iam sorry

[@alisong2328]

If only dogs and cats lived longer!😢

[@dallynutkat3252]

How awrul 😔. My pup Peanut and I are sending you so much love & healing 🌈.

[@KBbookcorner]

That mother was a monster through and through. Anthony really stood no chance of a happy life but he should have been institutionalized several times over and not allowed back into society until he could be rehabilitated, if he could. Sad story all around.

[@answerman9933]

You spelled Antonie's name incorrectly.

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

His mother sounds horrible.

[@johnmichaels4330]

Many people are abused to this level and yet still choose to make the best of their lives. He has chances, he chose not to avail himself of them.

[@marilynschmidt6400]

​@@CoffeehouseCrime So do her church friends 👹

[@racheljackson4428]

@@CoffeehouseCrime Can you do the case of Celeste Manno?

[@Stacey-xk1fs]

I’m a New Zealander and remember this happening. Hearing the details u bring it gives me a whole new awareness of what really happened. Thank you.

[@Narnz80]

Farout same, I remember meeting one of the victims

[@mvb88]

I remember the face. Just not the name etc. For a second. I thought he was the guy who killed the winz workers

[@kedeglow2743]

Adrian, I really appreciate the way you start off your videos with descriptions of the local area, people, and culture of each subject. It helps put things into context for me.

[@crabwalk7773]

Yes! Unique, Adrian's portrayal sets his channel apart! His entire scripts are wonderful.

[@chillnagasden6190]

It helps when someone parasitically earning money off the suffering, pain, misfortune and death of others minimally tries. Yes.

[@shandycroes8442]

@@chillnagasden6190its called informing for the ones who likes

[@mrkennedy4394]

​@@chillnagasden6190 move along love. No one is forcing you to watch

[@helenpellegrino7759]

​@@chillnagasden6190Understanding and empathy increases with knowledge. Bot off.

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

Antoine's mother should be in prison for child abuse. She is definitely responsible for his upbringing.

[@kristinverge9889]

There's no hate like Christian love.....

[@crackheadmick3613]

I wish, she should've been jailed before she died

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

@@kristinverge9889 🤡

[@musicmadantidevil3688]

​@@kristinverge9889jahovas witness are not Christians ....

[@kristinverge9889]

@@musicmadantidevil3688 they consider their religion a restoration of original first century christianity.

[@kiwimelz]

As a new zealander, the second i saw your thumb nail i knew exactly who this was..that same crazy image was plastered everywhere..this was a very sad scary case

[@leannenz3543]

Same! Never forgot those eyes. Didn't realise how long ago it was now

[@MrMrsMurder]

Those eyes are so recognisable- I covered this case on my channel (from the perspective of a kiwi) and I remember it happening at the time

[@andyhayward1261]

Yep I must’ve been like 12 but definitely remember this from when it happened

[@wastedpotato4555]

Yeah, I'll never forget those eyes in court. But I do laugh at it these days

[@joschofield1248]

I remember this, crazy to see it on a crime Chanel, i emailed him a while ago to ask if he could cover the David Bain case. There is a few that stand out, the Panmure RSA murders, Olivia Hope and Ben Smart and Kristy Bentley. Will also bring to light how crap our justice system is.

[@sandibaker5298]

There’s a huge difference in ‘sympathy’ and ‘empathy’.

[@sid__vicious]

Yup sympathy when you feel bad for someone's condition empathy when you understand their problems as yours or happening upon yourself

[@okami4683]

I know a guy who was sexually abused by his mom as a kid too. He's always been eccentric, and even more as an adult. He has problems that have made me distance myself from him as we've gotten older. The similarities between this guy and him kinda remind me to keep an eye on him, but also distance myself from him.

[@Mary_Beth_Reimer]

I'm sorry for your friend. I can't even imagine how someone could do that to a child.

[@OptikushPrime]

That's why when people use abuse like that to justify murder or to say "that's why they did that" can be a bit erroneous because not only does it attempt to obscure responsibility for peoples actions but it paints everyone who was a victim of abuse as a future offender. I don't care what a person has been through honestly there are hundreds of people that suffer abuse and don't kill other people because of it.

[@KatherineAcosta20]

Usually abusers have their own trauma, more often than not , they use it as a weapon so their victims would stay. Like the woman in this story “ with love and understanding he can change…”

[@VioletJoy]

That's smart thinking.

[@VioletJoy]

​@@OptikushPrimeIt's fair to recognize how trauma can really affect a growing brain, though. Everyone isn't identical. We all have different personalities and react differently to similar experiences.

[@tulahunter3001]

As a New Zealander, I commend you for looking into our beautiful culture and educating viewers. Thank you for the hard work you put into your videos 💛

[@MrMrsMurder]

Hi fellow kiwi! 🥝 even though I did my own version of this story a while back I still had to watch - always love to hear others perspectives of our beautiful homeland!

[@Peter-kk6rg]

Hi from the Haiti of the South Pacifica New Zealand. Yes it is a meth paradise down here, it's where you're life can be taken for all the wrong reasons. The country on a quite slid into darkness,the problems are getting worse.

[@BettiePagan]

“Auckland is a city that will easily captivate your heart and your soul” all us kiwis rolling our eyes bahaha (Pukekohe born lol)

[@beverleysteele1106]

@@Peter-kk6rg yip its a mess down under sadly meth is at the heart of it still

[@Treversaccount]

It's really sad he didn't even try to get the pronunciations right though 😞

[@evieford9738]

You can sympathize with the child that experienced the abuse, but not for the adult that chose to become a monster.

[@allieandmaria]

Are you quite sure he actually had a 'choice'?

[@allieandmaria]

@@evieford9738 That is a problematic general assertion if you consider the diagnosed mental illness in this case One has to be compos mentis to be able to make such 'choices'.

[@allieandmaria]

@@evieford9738 I repeat; one has to be compos mentis to be able to make such 'choices'.

[@Ospyro3em]

​@allieandmaria you sound like you're trying to imply that he should be completely excused on the basis that he had mental health problems.

[@One4YAH]

​@@Ospyro3emI think they are too. Trying to make excuses for themselves probably...

[@gdavis2020]

I can’t help but feel sorry for everyone involved in this situation. Sorry for those children that are without a father, sorry for the two women , and sorry for the perpetrator, he never had a chance. Praying for healing for all involved

[@tophers3756]

Bravo to the person who had the nerve to follow him and get identifying information.

[@sven7736]

Thanks for bringing on Nero at the end of a heavy and tragic story, cats and dogs always put a smile on my face. I also love how you describe the place, local culture, highlights etc. at the beginning of a video.

[@mihkel86]

What a monster, not even to be called "mother" 😢

[@Guy-z6o]

We all make mistakes, except me, I never had any kids. (That's a joke, I hope).

[@nitemarequeen]

THANK YOU FOR NERO!!!!!!! I am always so happy to see him after hearing about terrible things, tragedies and horrors. Nothing like an amazing cat to boost your mood. Thank you again, and thank Nero with a treat or three for him beautiful appearance. Tell him how good a kitty he is for helping to improve morale and joy. What a lovely channel. Loves to both!

[@geneziz7553]

This is depressing. 'Religious' people were seeing demons in a child. Unbeknownst to them, they have created one ...

[@dawnwilson1529]

I have found "Religious" people are capable of just about anything...they tend to be great hypocrites

[@jonkirk1309]

Blame everyone else but the criminal... He made choices he knew what he was doing... All his actions prove he was the one who made those horrible decisions... I have schizophrenia and my faith in God has helped me tremendously over the last 47 years. It helped me stay out of hospital and made me a productive person... That was my choice...

[@Panda-cute]

@@jonkirk1309 blaming the individual while ignoring the things that made them this way is ignorance at best. Maybe adult make believe helps you, but it turned him into a monster because people have different experiences…

[@OHIAHoosier]

I can tell you my mother saw demons in me during panic attacks when I was 13. It was traumatizing. I cannot imagine a child going through as much as he did without being able to have a well-functioning romantic relationship. Maybe live in society, yes. But, what I went through has made it hard enough of on me to mess me up and require therapy, anti-anxiety meds, and copious amounts of self-medication that I'm not proud of. It's led me to have experience abusive relationships and accept that I deserve these things because of my "demons". I hurt for the child that he was.

[@AcanthaDante]

​@@jonkirk1309Your statement and the original one are not mutually exclusive. However, if you do not get to the root of evil, then what you're doing is like ripping leaves off of weeds and not tearing out the root.

[@SageLee-nd1yd]

Just wanna thank you, your pronunciation of maori names is pretty good, it shows you've looked up how to pronounce them. Love from nz here

[@kanivea]

"Let's cafinate while we investigate." LOVE IT!

[@Guy-z6o]

I still prefer to BEER it. glug glug

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

Caffeinate?

[@jimmytwostones]

I remember this case. At the time there was a story of him picking up an English hitchhiker that day. The story goes along the line of the hitchhiker making him laugh and then being left alone. Antoine saying something like “I’ve cut up two people with a sword and shot another” Hitchhiker- “well, sounds like you’ve had a busy morning then mate” Something like that

[@gailbrevittlenton6667]

Adrian, the more I watch your videos, the more I look forward to the next. Your diction, gentle velocity, and expression in the delivery, is a help to follow the details of the story, and your personal appreciations of the people involved in the cases are very interesting. And the quality keeps progressing. Well done, and thankyou.

[@Artemis101full]

People please learn, no amount of love, patience, open mindedness, or knowledge will make a person change. Change happens when the person themselves chooses to change. I’ve heard so many say ‘I can change them’ and they end up hurt or changing themselves, alone and broken. This story is so sad and is at no point the fault if the two women. But please… just remember that little tidbit. People don’t change unless they choose to change themselves.

[@TraceyWales-nl4dm]

Good morning ☀️ I’m home with the flu so a video from Adrian is right on time to lift my spirits. I hope everyone is doing better than me today ❤️

[@katieebug01]

I have a severe ear infection and this video is helping to keep my mind from the pain

[@lspbeautea4791]

Get better soon you two 😊

[@Mary_Beth_Reimer]

{{{hugs}}} I hope you feel better soon!

[@LianeBrooklynFlgirl]

Feel better. I’m just getting over the flu

[@Areniapixie]

Wishing you a speedy recovery! ❤️‍🩹 🤗

[@annieworroll4373]

The balance you strike between showing compassion for all who have gone through hell, and condemning them when they do wrong, is really impressive.

[@socialmediamanagement1859]

😂😂

[@larisabudzinsky2673]

I swear I always get a notification as soon as I've made a cup of coffee!!! Love spending my morning coffee time with you Adrian!!! Thank you so much for all you do! You are loved and appreciated! Xoxo

[@leoniea138]

Mind control is real

[@Angry-be]

Thanks

[@flufwix]

Wow! There were so many red flags. Mental health issues, a collection of weapons and deteriorating behavior. His mother and his other abusers hiding behind the facade of religion are revolting. How awful for all his victims and their families

[@cydppalley2644]

👍

[@kathduncan9618]

It's telling how often religious maniacs are connected to violent and heinous crimes.

[@truerosie]

I wonder how someone like that manages to get a submachine gun? I thought they were pretty tight gun laws over there. Very hard to find in Australia.

[@mvb88]

​@truerosie at the time. Gun laws wore more relaxed. Government changed things after the Christchurch shooting. I don't know why. The amount ar15 etc that wore in new Zealand at the time and only 1 person done a mass shooting. Now all are bad. Think it was just a knee jerk reaction

[@ianbrennan9635]

That end bit with the cat was gold.

[@JasmineAnahera]

I wanna know what kind of cat he is, he’s gorgeous!

[@idacoetzee]

More than anything his meth use is what turned him into a monster- his paranoia is consistent with those who abuse meth, while his childhood was awful his choice of substance abuse is ultimately what scrambled his brain.

[@monicaangelini3324]

Addiction is a nasty disease

[@GinaWelsh]

Why do you think he chose to take meth?

[@Brad-iq1eu]

Yeah, meth destroys empathy.

[@Scion141]

Why do you think he turned to drugs to begin with?

[@Kris.with.a.K]

The statement "meth use is what turned him into a monster" can't be true. There are a bajillion meth users who are not monsters like Anthony. The degree of torture he endured during his critical developmental years as a child would be what most likely "turned him into a monster," with plenty of case studies to support that claim.

[@carolmckinnon7308]

Wow your cat is so beautiful The colors are impressive The man was doomed from the start I don't know if anything could of changed anything My condolences to James family and friends

[@freckles512]

You are such a great storyteller, even though the cases you cover are terrible. Keep up the awesome work!

[@ThePoizonkiss]

Thanks for picking up Nero,so cute a fluffy buns! You work very hard on stories that must drag your energy down in the dark. I pray that you have just the right safety measures in place that keep mind,body & soul well & happy. Nero,thanks! You are a huge part of that💜

[@HydraulicOfilia]

This story sent shock waves through Auckland back in the day. Not many people talk about him anymore I guess those who do know about him don't like to talk about it and those who don't are too young..

[@MrMrsMurder]

Hi fellow kiwi! 🥝 even though I did my own version of this story a while back I still had to watch - always love to hear others perspectives of our beautiful homeland - even when a monster is involved 😢

[@HydraulicOfilia]

@@MrMrsMurder oh nice I'll have to check out your videos aye. I had a quick peak and they look pretty interesting. But yeah I know exactly what you mean by that. Alot of people don't even know NZ exists unfortunately and it's such a beautiful place!

[@BettiePagan]

I was like 5 when this all went down ahaha, but remember learning about it because of the post-punk band “Cut Off Your Hands”

[@HydraulicOfilia]

​@@BettiePagan Haha what an odd name for a band but fair enough. Was it a NZ band? I was 9 when it happened and remember seeing it on the news but I have a fairly good long term memory

[@heidipandora]

I can't believe how big coffeehouse crime has gotten!! I remember when it had a few hundred thousand and now over 2 million?!! Yay Adrian ❤

[@nancysimon5330]

Watching from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹❤

[@louisbarningham]

Kia Ora from Auckland NZ, it’s nice to see our country in a video like this, even though our country’s beautiful, the cost of living is crazy and lots of us are struggling. Thank you for covering this story😊

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

I really do feel sorry for him. It's known that children who are sexually abused grow up with so many problems, even can turn into psychopaths.

[@answerman9933]

Is it known that all sexually abuse children turn into psychopaths? Do only children with sexual abuse grow up with problems?

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Inexcusable actions aside, I'm glad people pause to think about how his childhood doomed him

[@mgs9136]

I feel sorry for him as well. He clearly had mental illness. It is truly unfortunate for his victim.

[@kittencatlover156]

he is full of s*** I know Tony Dixon he made that crap up to get a reduced sentence. He was a Meth head and a meth dealer. it was over a drug deal gone wrong. James was not shopping when he got shot. It was 1am in the morning . shops are closed. it was a drug deal.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

I feel bad for him too, however, does that give him the excuse to hurt others? There are many other people who get abused too, but they never hurt anyone.

[@kittencatlover156]

Few things here. Im from NZ have had to deal with Tony Dixon on a few occasions. He was very well known in South Auckland in my youth as a Car thief , in and out of jail he then got a promotion to become a meth dealer and a meth head. This whole saga was around Meth and his paranoia that these two girls were shafting him. James (who Tony killed) was NOT shopping it was 1am in the morning, outside Placemakers (a hardware store) that closes at 5pm, he was there to meet Tony to do a drug deal. Tonys paranoia and aggression caused an argument and Tony fired a gun. Tonys sob story to try to get off this charge was to pretend he was crazy. HE WAS not crazy. His sob story about his childhood is a load of bull. It was to try to get a reduced sentence. He was always an oxygen thief and now his son is exactly the same. In and out of jail. His sister is just as nutty and a liar.

[@Superion866]

I had a feeling the sob story was either one of his crackhead delusions or just an outright lie. I scrolled a long way through the comments to find someone who really knew anything about the old Pipiroa P Ninja😂

[@Superion866]

I saw an interview with the lady whose hands he cut off saying he was full of shit, even to the point of purposely trying to look as nutty as possible for his famous court appearances. She described him as "a psychopath pretending not to be a psychopath pretending to be a psychopath". I know a guy from Thames that did a concrete job for him. Reckoned he was a strange one. He was paid in cash, of course.

[@willmachado1]

Biggest car thief in nz history

[@LANCEPIONEER]

You are correct-we pissed ourselves at the crazy eyes shit-many crews including mine were after Tony- he was paranoid for a reason. Didnt even have the guts to ‘go out in a blaze of glory’- what ever ronnie- it was only a matter of time. You are where you belong.

[@heatherbowlan1961]

Hi Adrian ,thank you for all your work you put in to your videos 😊❤🇨🇦👍

[@warrenwilson3086]

I met the guy a couple of times as one of his cars was stored in a workshop next to where I worked. He would come right up to your face and just stare at you without speaking, definitely unsettling

[@mochagatari]

As soon as you started describing his childhood, I went, "Yep, that checks out." When you're raised in that kind of environment, where literally every adult you know has hurt you to THAT extent, it's absolutely no surprise he grew up to project that kind of view onto everyone and everything else. Part of me wonders if he could've turned out better if he had gotten more help early enough. Still, my heart goes out to those two women and that poor man. The fact that Renee and Simone survived against this guy is a frickin miracle, all things considered. Wish we could say the same for James. It's so, so scary to think that you could be doing what you do every day, minding your own business, and STILL end up the target of some random wacko. May he rest in peace and I hope his family stays well.

[@narrgamedesigner2747]

I don't think so I mean 20 people... We're involved and all it would have taken was one. Person to report the mother to the police over child neglect and endangerment. 😢

[@ana-dk4et]

I absolutely love the words you choose to describe each video, you are amazing and I watch a lot of crime videos but always look for yours. Thank you Adrian

[@crystalreed5143]

Thank you for covering this story from our country ❤❤❤

[@MrMrsMurder]

Yay for us kiwis! Thankful we don’t have so many cases like this but love to hear how others talk about NZ

[@lyndellegibara]

I was in Rehab in Auckland a few years back and met Antonie's best friend at the time of this event. This guy was a kingpin meth dealer on remand at the rehab. He told me so many stories about him and Antonie and what happened in his final hours. It wasn't quite what the police and media want you to believe - according to my friend.

[@kittencatlover156]

Correct. I knew Tony and he was full of s*** at his Trial. He was not crazy, he was faking it to get a lighter sentence. His back ground was not as he and his sister say. James was at the car park outside Placemakers highland park doing a drug deal with Tony. Not shopping... He was bad not mad

[@samanderson6194]

His name Dave by anychance

[@New_Zealand_Murder_History_777]

I heard he was murdered by the gaurds

[@lyndellegibara]

@@samanderson6194 No, his name was G. It was a long time ago but surname possibley Parks.

[@lyndellegibara]

@@New_Zealand_Murder_History_777 That's what I was told

[@always_serpico]

I wouldn’t be opposed to requiring expecting parents to undergo evaluation. Some people just should not be allowed to raise or be around children.

[@jilldinneen4271]

I totally agree. A woman I know spent many years working in an organisation that dealt with abused children. She maintains that before anyone has sex they need to get a degree in child psychology.

[@chrisjackman9102]

It won’t happen. Positively and negatively having a child is a basic human right. People should just do the right thing and be responsible but here we are

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@chrisjackman9102True but having a child is a big and lifetime commitment . If anyone is not willing to take on that commitment then they should not have kids at all.

[@maxmillion7634]

Only smart and beautiful people should be allowed to breed

[@xElvirax]

What are you wanting here? The government to lock women up if they want an abortion, and for the government to drag pregnant women to the abortion clinic against their will? Because thats the reality you are talking about. So you really want that??

[@kevincammell8083]

I went to School with Anthony in the 1970's. He was strange even at school. His mother would visit my grandmother and have a cup of tea with her. My nana was a really kind person and would invite anyone who went to her door step. They would dispute what Anthony's mother was talking about. He would come with her and would visit every house in the street. Anthony's mother ran a house she would lease out to strangers or home boarders. His sister advised everyone that he was chained up to the wash line and then r a ped by one of the men who boarder in the house. He was also not only a user of drugs but also a supplier. That's what would have feed his addiction. At school he was always in trouble. When he did kill himself he had around a million dollars earnt from being a drug supplier. This did explain his behavior he displayed at school. RIP Anthony and the man he killed.

[@thomasprice8237]

Bro i hear ya i new him in the 70tys two and his family Bell Dixon the mother you speak the truth

[@Astraylah-Spicy]

as a New Zealander you told this As best as anyone could, i recall this guy and the case It was horrific stuff. As for Standing a chance, Nope not ever.

[@cherylpettigrew5355]

By far one of the worst and weirdest stories to come out of my poor wee country thank you for covering some of the worst stories from around the world and not just focusing on certain countries.. much love ❤

[@AlexM-sg8fn]

Only have to wait 0:17 seconds in before we get some classic Adrian shade thrown subtly as ever 🤣😂

[@the503creepout7]

That haircut is the true crime in this story.

[@brendafitzgerald3797]

Being from Aotearoa, I was impressed you gave Te Reo an attempt!! (Maori language) Some pronunciation errors but you didn't butcher it) This case was 'world famous' in NZ at time it was on. All of NZ seemed to have an opinion to voice. Most were mortified at the brutality of this lunatic.

[@quentincollins1825]

✅ Freshly brewed Texas Pecan coffee ✅ My favorite Adrian shirt

[@Areniapixie]

Oooh, pecan coffee sounds delicious. I’m sat with a mug of cinnamon dolce 🤤

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Love it! haha

[@ghostmutt4265]

I just had a maccas iced latte

[@jacquesc0usteau]

I’ve lived in Auckland since 2010 and NEVER heard of this case. How awful. I’ve been so privileged to learn about the tangata whenua in my time here and have LOVED learning Te Reo in the very few words I know. I used to live in the central city on the intersection of Queen st and Karangahape rd and we really has some terrifying stuff happen around us in that year. It’s terrifying to hear about these cases for the first time 😢

[@mondosci]

As always, I appreciate the care and attention you give to the surrounding people, culture and areas. Meanwhile, it's Antonie's mother who is the really evil nutcase in this entire scenario, and the hideously abusive nightmare he grew up in that created what he became. So often, horrendous abuse cases come from fanatically "religious" families.

[@susanandrews2294]

Ok I grew up, with 4 sibs, in an extremely toxic household. Both my younger sister and I experienced sexual abuse at the hands of our father. My older brothers were raised to be sexist, misogynistic swine like my dad, who in turn was protected by my mum and her backwards Victorian upbringing. My eldest brother and I are both very much on the spectrum, too. HOWEVER. several years ago I made the decision to leave and move to the other side of my country. Since then, though times have stiill been tough, I thrive. I have wonderful people around me who believe in support, not the beat-downs I was continually exposed to. I have no doubt at all that had I stayed in my parents' toxic vicinity, that they would have continued to engage in relentless emotional blackmail and manipulation. My eldest brother, though (always a very weak person in terms of character) chose the easy route and continued to stay within their grasp. He still is in their grasp, a coddled little mommy's boy - even though now he is in his mid-60s and my parents are in their 90s. He is easily the one most likely to break under emotional pressure, because he would rather put up with them riding him and paying for his living expenses, than choose freedom, like I did all those years ago. He is now a miserable, broken man. I am happier than I ever was before and far from broken. So what I am trying to get at here is life is what you make of it. Are you going to let your abusers continue to abuse you? Then, yes, you will be very susceptible to using hard drugs like meth for an escaps. Or are you going to dig for the inner strength to leave and never look back? The choice, my friends, is yours. Hari Om

[@Ellirosalie]

I see Nero, I'm happy :D But honestly, I think this is a typical case of "Don't f*** up your kids". But of course not everyone who has an abusive childhood ends up like him, so it is always mostly the persons fault and his psychological problems can't save him from his punishment, especially when he uses drugs because he decided to take them knowing they alter his mental state.

[@BettiePagan]

Some take drugs to deal with it, some deal with it by letting drugs take them

[@nattyann13]

It's always a good day when coffeehouse crime posts a new video

[@RRRRRaa]

Mother should have been jailed for life.

[@shara-leeroberts]

My fav Crime Channel to pass the time at work and home. Thanks for thw updates and please be safe

[@brea-m1717]

NZ is so beautiful, as a Māori, I can confirm that this country is for all the nature lovers, there’s also a small town, Gisborne, that sees the sunrise before the rest of the world. Ps. The Haka is pronounced “Huh-Kuh”

[@sarahalbers5555]

Thanks for that😊

[@MadameMayhem-e3r]

Wow, covering a story from my home. Thank you for acknowledging Māori too. Much respect, Adrian!

[@darkunicornblood5140]

As a kiwi, I must congratulate you on your pronunciation of Maori and Maori words. You are one of the few I have seen who has said it correctly!!! I remember seeing this happing on tv, it was crazy... things like that don't happen here (or at least they didn't used to). After finding out more about that guy, yeah he didn't have much of a chance and everyone who should have looked after him as a child failed him. Still. Getting high on P and going on a rampage is not excusable.

[@johnlinn]

Well if bad hair cuts are a sign of insanity I've got a list of people for you.😂

[@MrMrsMurder]

That’s what everyone here in NZ said at the time. His haircut actually became a bit of a meme

[@VenomRoadRacing]

It was done intentionally to be part of his insanity defence....

[@leejtam0914]

I have seen so many true crime videos yet I always find another one that has me in disbelief how someone could treat another human being

[@alisong2328]

They kept in touch with him. "This obviously changed after his death, which is probably a good thing." 😮😂

[@micheleshively8557]

Wow... what a sad horrific case. Its awful when a parent is such an incredibly horrendous person that abuses their child and they end up like Antonie 😢 I feel sorry for him but at the same time, he became a monster from it. Thanks for the story Adrian ❤

[@MsKnowitall]

No you do not and can never play around by shooting near the side of someone’s head out a window. That is a threat of violence. It is not for play at all.

[@tonybates9107]

It's always interesting seeing someone's take on a person you actually knew.

[@TroyGorst]

Stoked you have done one on someone from New Zealand. A guy I work with knew Mr Dixon and he was actually a really smart guy

[@MsDekz]

My dad was his best mate. Dixon was actually allgood... and then obviously had too much gear and snapped.

[@justdawnreborn]

“I can change him” is one of the biggest delusions, women grab onto

[@zeeksthegoblin7564]

True. No amount of love and compassion can fix those problems. He needed professional help.

[@kanivea]

"Only person u can change is yourself."

[@valeriebrown7946]

Right you are. Been there done that.

[@handsomezack2054]

​@JtothePrezprofessional shrinks are at best a bandaid.

[@GinaWelsh]

It’s because they grew up with parents in that dynamic, their own mother trying to fix their troubled fathers. Women should just focus on themselves and their own wellbeing but they often end up getting dragged down by men.

[@malemaline]

This is so sad. I grew up in a toxic, dysfunctional home and it's so hard to heal from it. Not justifying what he did as clearly what he did was wrong. I do think we need more support for kids and adults that grew up in abuse to help them heal and lead healthy lives.

[@EbsCherryPie]

I had an extremely traumatic childhood. Suffered the consequences of that childhood for 40+ years, never had the urge to attack others. I don't understand how an abused person can go and abuse someone else. I personally have no sympathy for him. Survivors that hurt others are the worst

[@aerostrafe1075]

You sympathize with the child who was abused. Its also silly to think that just because one handles abuse that none else can be broken by it. Not making excuses for the guy but explaining its not that simple. He definitely should of been put somewhere that he could get help years and years before this got that bad.

[@denisehagwood4542]

I'll never understand worthless comments like this. "Well I didn't react like that to MY abuse!" Okay, and? Not everyone is you. Everyone is different and everyone is working with their own specific brain chemistry. This guy should be locked away forever but your denial about his abuse contributing to his crimes is ridiculous

[@monicaangelini3324]

What a pity that you have no empathy. People are wired differently...

[@monicaangelini3324]

​@@denisehagwood4542bravo! My thoughts are similar

[@spacemanspliff7983]

​@monicaangelini3324 Most people don't give too much empathy towards murderers.

[@johnmartinez-valentin5427]

It's never good to move in with someone that you don't even know

[@debsymoon7124]

Hey wow I’m from Auckland! Wasn’t expecting this 😊

[@MrMrsMurder]

Hi fellow kiwi! 🥝 even though I did my own version of this story a while back I still had to watch coffeehouses version - always love to hear what have to say about cases that happened here in NZ

[@DelGibson_NZ]

I live in New Zealand, and I know this case, he was high on drugs when he did that. Thank you for covering this one Adrian

[@Narnz80]

And tried to act insane

[@Dezturbed]

It's not a choice to break generational issues like this. Luck plays more of a role than most people are comfortable with...

[@TrascyJaac]

As a Kiwi, I have followed this case. You can't underestimate the role that Meth has played in this whole situation. He had issues, that's for sure. But meth made the situation much much worse.

[@ArtingFromScratch]

When u have a migraine and miss the premiere but are super happy to have something to make u feel better

[@yudonna]

There is always hope 🙏. People who has had similar or wrost circumstances had come out being happy, decent beings.

[@zenko4187]

Those women are incredible survivors, can't imagine nearly losing your hands like that.

[@L0L0KAY]

One of them ended up going to prison afterwards for the manufacture of meth sadly

[@ragthorn6757]

I've been watching vids like these. Today was the first dsy I've come across your channel. I'm from New Zealand. I'm not Maori. But just want to say mad respect to you for acknowledging Maori and providing a brief history lesson! Respect to you brother

[@cernunnos_lives]

You may not be Maori, but you live there and inherited the culture and identity as a native. It's up to you to protect and pass that on to the next generation. And those that descend from your line will probably have Maori blood. We are all closely related. The whole genetic human line is tiny (which is why we easily have kids with each other).

[@ragthorn6757]

K

[@nikkimclay5474]

Adrian your pronounciation of Māori was really good, thanks for respecting our 1st language , we are trilingual, Māori, English & Sign language in NZ.

[@JasmineAnahera]

Tēna koe Adrian, thank you for covering this one from Aotearoa. I live not too far from where this happened. Crazy to think. Thank you for acknowledging our Māori people. If you ever do another video from Aotearoa and would like some help with the Māori pronunciation, I’m happy to help! Though you didn’t do too bad, a for effort. 👏🏼 Also, HI NERO!!! Apollo says hiiiii 🐾

[@lauravampire1276]

Anthony’s childhood is no excuse but it is most definitely an explanation.

[@gijane2cantwaittoseeyou203]

Dumb comment

[@sweetooth678]

Can't help but feel bad for that little boy that had to go through that when a home is supposed to be a safe space.

[@patriciaobrien5977]

Totally tragic all around. Where are the Child Protective services in a family like Antonie’s? Sickening.

[@aprilgleason1184]

Thank you! Also, your kitty is beautiful! Thanks for letting us get a glimpse of him now and then.

[@ash_tray]

As someone who has been clean from shooting meth for 5 years and heroin for 4, the ice did NOT help that paranoia. If anything, it might have fueled most of it. Being around someone who is high on it can be terrifying. As was said, never an excuse. I never once ever considered hurting a single soul.

[@lillysea683]

Congrats on the awesome work of getting and staying off that demon drug

[@crabwalk7773]

Adrian, I really enjoy your storytelling approach to these videos. Thank you. I particularly enjoy the editing. .....The way the pictures go with the narrative. (example @15L40)

[@Kanaleah]

Haven't watched today's episode yet, but first, I'd like to recommend a case to read up on. The case of Haleigh Poutre. Every so often, I recommend this case because I really believe Adrian could make an excellent and very respectful video out of it. Anyway, I hope everyone reading this has a wonderful day today!

[@wilycat5290]

That's a very interesting story. Thank you for an excellent presentation. And thank you for letting us see Nero again....he is a stunner 😊

[@SeanShimamoto]

9:09 Only in that moment? Not anytime during his increased fits of anger? Not when he was driving like a maniac with his lights flashing in traffic? I don’t get it.

[@alisong2328]

Adrian tends to use adjectives and phrases that aren't quite accurate, but it adds to his charm.😊

[@SeanShimamoto]

@@alisong2328 Huh? I wasn’t talking about Adrian. LOL. I don’t get how some many of these women are needlessly harmed/killed when they have all the evidence that they’re with someone dangerous and they CHOOSE to stay around them. She witnessed, first hand, that this maniac was chasing her down in traffic…so what did she do? She chose to get into his car with him!!! 🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ PS - I enjoy Adrian’s narration. 😁

[@Enbydexterous7]

I was literally just asking where Nero was right before you called him over lol 😂😂

[@macabrejae1814]

I was sexually tortured, mentally and physically abused for 17 years. I have never once inagined infliciting that pain on others. My pain has made me more empathetic and compassionate towards others, even those that didnt deserve it. A bad childhood is never an excuse and sadly its used way too often to set up an insanity defense. I feel for the child, but i condemn the man.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Yes I’m so sick of these bleeding ❤ types excusing evil people.

[@ramsessone6376]

Very well said, I hope you’re ok and living a peaceful life now ❤

[@macabrejae1814]

@@ramsessone6376 i am expecting my last baby, my fourth and I am married and no contact with most of my family. I served in the military and now work for a tech company. I am glad to say I made it out, thank you ❤

[@thegaminglime7103]

Cute cat❣️ Thank you for all the hard work you do for us 👍🏻 So many lives cut short in terrible ways. 😢 So many left behind with broken hearts 💔 ❤️ from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@izzymmm]

Just at the right time. Thanks Adrian

[@judybrown3875]

It wasn't mentioned that the mother wasn't a member of Jehovah's Witnesses as she was disfellowshipped.

[@sallydealy3970]

Thank you for sharing that. I was raised by a Jehovah's witness mother and have been practicing for many years. It's obvious that woman was NOT a Jehovah's witness. My childhood and life has been wonderful. His mother was obviously mentally ill. Unfortunately, she was probably undiagnosed. I was surprised Adrian didn't do his homework on this.

[@judybrown3875]

@@sallydealy3970 sadly, many who won't live by our high moral standards still claim to be members.

[@grote8324]

@@sallydealy3970Same here, I’d always liked Adrian’s storytelling/reporting in the past. I stopped watching the video after he said “so called brothers” came to the house and took part in the abuse as well. Probably shouldn’t be too surprised I guess.

[@philrobbie1670]

child sexual abuse was rampant within the jehovahs witness church in the upper north island during the 80's and 90's probably still is, the mother may well have been disfellowshipped, but i know young women who were likewise disfellowshipped for speaking out about the abuse they endured, its an incredibly corrupt and controlling church.

[@abldrx]

⁠​⁠@@sallydealy3970exactly my mother and my entire family of my mothers side are jevhova witnesses and they were never like this , quite frankly the opposite. they live by good morals and never treated anyone bad

[@robinnadhasky109]

Love ❤️ your Nero the kitty cat 🐈 too!! Thanks for sharing him. Just adorable 🥰. 26:35

[@vonvonblack2]

I'm almost certain that his mom was not a "devout" Jehovah's witness. I'm very familiar with their teachings and that is far from it. No telling what kind of story came from the monsters talked about in this story, but that part I know is not true.