How a Soda Can Solved A 40 Year Old Cold Case | The Story of Sylvia Quayle

True crime. DNA on a discarded Vanilla Coke can, along with some creative investigation would lead to an arrest over a 40 year old Colorado cold case to the death of Sylvia Quayle. David Dwayne Anderson, 62, of Cozad Nebraska, was arrested in February 2021 following the DNA match. Investigators used a creative new way of tracking the suspect, with a combination of cutting edge DNA technology and internet databasing.
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[@Itried20takennames]

I love that many of these killers think “I am a lone wolf. They will never catch me.” and they are brought down by the fact that their great Aunt got interested in genealogy and wanted to see if she had Italian ancestry by DNA.

[@korioa]

"I would've gotten away with it too if it wasn't for you meddling aunts"

[@DukeDanseMacambre]

Yeh these days you need a hazmat suit to get away but they kinda stand out somewhat...

[@TheCrazierz]

It scares me. All I had to worry about was fingerprints but now blood? Damn...

[@Reggie2kj]

@@DukeDanseMacambre “local man seen in a hazmat suit near murder” -the local newspaper probably..

[@ianh1504]

I have to imagine 40 years ago people would be foaming at the mouth if the government wanted to create a national dna registry, now those same people are like "hmmm go through Ancestry or 23andme? Aw heck why not both"

[@ismokenerfdarts4695]

Imagine thinking you got away only to be foiled by a can

[@graydi66y]

I hope you understand how funny this comment actually is.

[@TheCrazierz]

I mean, he did get away. Old, about to retire and no idea how he's going to afford retirement. Then all of a sudden, get an all expense paid retirement.

[@DontreadPimpBoy]

The aluminum foil hat alchemist laughs in his room

[@cheechong5969]

@@TheCrazierz honestly. I hope this man had it so great. I hope he was sitting on millions just waiting to retire and the ghost of the poor girl you killed comes and rips it all from your hands. That would be true karma... Though in hindsight... with a shit ton of money and a good lawyer he could probably get out of this case.

[@rafaelmarco9538]

Is this some sort of aluminium foil joke that I'm not getting?

[@terrorsquadlith]

you dont want to be a person who lights up the room when they walk in, because that's how most of these people who get murdered are described

[@themoongateofficial]

Deadass

[@OMelikaO]

It’s funny how they’re never described negatively. “ Sandra was okay, I guess ... bit of a bitch tho...”

[@apexfenix9623]

Good thing im shy

[@Sh4dowbanned]

I'm paranoid enough to silently open the door, then stalk around with a kitchen knife. That house has always been cold and scary to me when alone, and I've been miserable there when around others.

[@yagirlcheetos]

I’m guessing it’s because miserable people envy people who can always be happy. That’s why they murder them. My friends say that I light up a room but deep down, I’m miserable myself so there’s a 50/50% chance that I’ll get murdered lmao

[@kayebj2868]

Super impressed that the investigators had the foresight to save critical data. I shudder to think of how many other victims are in this man's history

[@SHurd-rc2go]

My thought exactly. The case of The Golden State Killer, and what he got away with, by just moving areas.

[@TheCrazierz]

They do that alot

[@michaeltsang548]

You lesbian?

[@Alnoots]

@@michaeltsang548 bro what this is out of the blue

[@thenicestguy2748]

What's up doggy

[@kendalbrenneman]

Just about to watch this and gosh, when he said “40 years” I started thinking “hmm, maybe the 1960s...?” Because I guess I can’t do math. He said 1981 and I was oh yeah, I’m 39. Darn it how am I still stuck in the year 2000?

[@CarinaKi]

Born in 94 and I was thinking the same! When he said 1981 I was like: no way this was 40 years ago

[@MrFantastic23]

I'm 44 and yes I was thinking along the same lines as you! Lol

[@susanfudge1737]

I do that all the time.

[@denizmetint.462]

Just realized my dad is turning 60 this year.

[@hemulek]

I’m 43 and think that 2000 was just yesterday

[@bjv93]

Honestly, these are some of the most satisfying cases to me. It must have been so scary for him confused as to how he had been caught so many years later. I hope he lives another 20 years, having to rot away thinking about what he did.

[@ragingbox3843]

Idk if I got a life sentence I’d boom myself with the guards knock or just start fights until I was gone like what tf 🤣

[@jessicaellina3878]

Deserved the D.P. for living his life another 40 years, while the innocent life he took had her,s snuffed out.

[@felicitywillboughby6901]

Thanks for bringing these "lesser known" cases to us. Much appreciated.. Blessings to all watching. Stay safe dear people.

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

My pleasure!

[@RiggClem_14]

@@CoffeehouseCrime *Gasp* you work at Chick-fil-A 😂😂

[@masterluxu1]

Stay safe as well. Lol

[@homerisLT]

its uterrly hard to hear this case, like a stabbish wind 😬

[@agentmay0]

@@RiggClem_14 figures

[@PhantomStella]

I feel so horrible for her father. He came over expecting a nice morning with his daughter but found her murdered. That's now one of my fears.

[@yuki97kira]

My dad is overprotective.. Every windows have grills (or that square metal thing) so no one can come in through the windows... Even on the second floor so no one would fall out. The door had three types of lock, chain, in the middle and on top and on the bottom

[@invictusbp1prop143]

@@yuki97kira So pops is paranoid about a cat burglar, but not at all concerned about burning to death while trapped in a house fire ? ...wonder what the odds are on that gamble?

[@amberbaker4102]

I’m not promising you a million $ but I can show you how to earn $25,000 extra income on a monthly basis. Ask me how!?

[@drgnflylover0774]

So happy they found him!! Now Sylvia can rest!!

[@drgnflylover0774]

@Marten Dekker and 0 evidence that they are at rest either way.. So I will just say "Now her loved one can rest knowing justice was served.

[@900108Chale]

Rest in PEACE. said in any language we know. Used in any major religion. I’d say someone knows something. BTW the Bible calls it sleeping...

[@WestonEvans]

@Marten Dekker lol “akshually...” you must be fun and not completely bitter at all

[@IO279K4RMN]

!!!:D!!

[@artiommikhailov4543]

I live in Colorado. It's frightening how many of your stories are from Colorado. Colorado is such a beautiful and easy going state, but it's mind boggling how many heinous crimes we've experienced here through the years

[@aquaseahorselove3939]

Everyone I’ve talked to that’s done extensive traveling around the US always say Colorado is the most beautiful state in the country. It’s on my bucket list to visit.

[@leahgolden7242]

I live very close to where this happened. I wish our city and the surrounding areas were not only beautiful but were filled with all beautiful souls. Unfortunately, that’s not the case and nobody is safe anywhere.

[@misseselise3864]

i don’t think he would’ve turned himself in if he felt guilty. carolyn bryant knowingly lied about emmett till flirting with/whistling at her in 1955, leading to his horrific lynching and she didn’t admit to lying until 2008. she said she felt guilty as soon as she heard what happened to emmett but sat with her guilt for 53 years

[@thebtchthathikes1008]

YUP!

[@chowder8802]

it took her 47 years to understand that black people are human

[@ec8787]

You’re sooooo stuck in the past, it’s pathetic 👎👎👎

[@urishitapawar]

@@ec8787 I'm sorry, the tinfoil hat shop is right down the corner; this is where the people with two braincells to spare reside 😉😊

[@chowder8802]

@@urishitapawar that makes so little sense

[@lovelxce6679]

"It was a hot day at 85 degrees fahrenheit" *laughs in desert*

[@stevenschnepp576]

120-degree dry heat is a lot easier to take than 85-degree humid heat.

[@lovelxce6679]

@@stevenschnepp576 I have to disagree as someone who lived in 120 heat LOL. It makes doing things after 9AM and driving terrible. The AC stops working after a while.

[@graydi66y]

@@stevenschnepp576 not even a little bit. I live in texas. 120 dry here (rare) is worse than 85 with 100% humidity in Florida (almost every day in the spring and summer}. Where I also lived for idk... 10 years.

[@eVill420]

@@stevenschnepp576 there's no way you can convince me that's the case. a 49 celsius weather would be completely unbearable, no matter the humidity. I remember when the hottest day ever recorded in my country was announced that I felt like I'd die of a heatstroke while being inside and it was only 37 degrees. 30 celsius is way nicer, even before a thunderstorm when the humidity reaches that high it still feels relatively nice.

[@Laura-Yu]

Always that one person who has to one-up whenever they see “hot/cold weather.”

[@dragonflyseraphim9344]

I love that you pay homage to the victims at the end of your videos. I feel like a lot of True Crime YT channels and people in general, forget who the real victims are and how they had an unfortunate demise. It's a sweet touch.

[@maxjulien2647]

Same

[@SenhorKoringa]

Yeah if only we got to know more about them. Not too bad with guys like this, but with mass shooters who clearly do it for the attention and legacy of infamy, he should just refer to them by name like once.

[@smolchungus9213]

Nobody: The Vanilla Coke can: _"I'm about to ruin this man's whole career"_

[@slovnicurling9808]

Stop! I broke a teeth from the massive cringe.

[@fatman9298]

Where is the funny 🤔

[@starlightthetribewing4774]

r/uselessnobody

[@stillbornyesterday4975]

@@fatman9298 I don't precisely know. To be honest. I go with it. Maybe its just meant to convey randomness.

[@dionyzus2909]

@@fatman9298 I think when talking about these subjects it's healthy to try and keep ourselves lightheaded, that doesn't take the seriousness out of the issue, more like it prevents us from going crazy with disgust

[@joeyfive5245]

The next time I meet someone with a "kind heart" or who "lights up the room", in the least creepy way possible I’m going to say “I’ve been watching coffee house crime and your life could well be in danger”

[@kaitokirusama7653]

Instead of saying those creepy stuff just protect that kind of person with all power you got

[@vienchiez3954]

Huge respect to the investigators and the detectives.

[@luvz2reed]

60s isn't that old, but he looks more like 80.

[@Li-ou6mc]

Stress makes you look older. With his past it was probably difficult to not constantly stress over the consequences of what he had done.

[@finalflowerchild]

It really gets to me knowing he lived 40 more years than she did and now he's an old man that the state cares for. Thank goodness for DNA.

[@kennedy6587]

I like your videos, but I personally prefer “solved” cases 😂 the “unsolved” make me anxious lol

[@themoongateofficial]

It’s better to bring light to unsolved cases in the hopes of them MAYBE bringing some new evidence from a viewer

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookfarm6698]

@@themoongateofficial yes!!! Very good point that......❤❤❤

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookfarm6698]

The original commentor right there with ya 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SgtMarrotte]

This case was solved the dude is facing life in prison lol

[@BickyToya]

I'm fine with unsolved as long as I know before the video. otherwise I get to the end and am frustrated lol

[@Sair208]

Woah interesting case! I always wondered if any crimes were solved using commercial DNA kits databases. As always, thanks for taking the time!

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Very welcome, Sarah! Thanks for dropping a comment!

[@misseselise3864]

when submitting your DNA to places like 23AndMe, the submitter has to consent to their DNA being put in public databases. people can still be tracked down by creating a family tree starting with the DNA of a relative (close or distant)- it just takes a lot longer the golden state killer was identified through public DNA databases through DNA he shared with someone that came from a great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great (13 greats!!) grandfather. took them a few years but they also got the DNA match through his disposed trash

[@nicknolove7224]

@@misseselise3864 whooooaooo I didn’t knew that

[@WestonEvans]

@9 Haunted Days imagine gatekeeping true crime

[@obtwoda4577]

@@WestonEvans lmao true

[@zombiegirlfanter5569]

At least maybe she can finally rest in peace knowing her killer has been caught. So sad that life can end so suddenly

[@denizmetint.462]

Reminds me of what that old woman at my local bakery one said: "Live life to the fullest, you could be dead tomorrow." She must've lived through World War II, so I guess she knew what she was talking about.

[@matthewwright3930]

I like hearing about the ones they are finally able to solve. Unanswered cases just add to the tragedy.

[@CooooCoooo123]

The way you ask for subscribing is so humble. Won my heart in 52 seconds

[@mikuerchordan1518]

I remember seeing this case on Forensic Files, I’m so glad that the case has finally been close! I hope Sylvia’s in a better place now

[@afunnyusername5599]

maybe I'm wrong but the idea of going to prison as a 65 year old is a lot less scary than at 25 even ignoring the sentence length. No one is going to want him as their girlfriend, or mess with him too much as hes no threat to anyone, while if sentenced when younger he'd maybe have suffered a lot more. if i was the victims family this wouldn't satisfy me, even though no more could be done.

[@SHurd-rc2go]

I don't think any of these guys, caught many decades later are looking over their shoulders. They get to live their lives. And when caught, free room and board, no worries if your savings and pension are going to cover expenses.

[@user-yh5cv1vu9m]

Exactly. The younger years are when you can do stuff and live your life. When you get older it matters a lot less if you are in a home or in a prison. It still sucks of course, but if I had to choose, I would want to be 60 and in prison instead of 20.

[@Li-ou6mc]

Usually people aren’t only put in jail to “satisfy their family” though. Prison shouldn’t always be viewed as a punishment, it’s to keep dangerous people out of society or to rehabilitate, depending on the crime. Also, think about if the victim, if they didn’t have a family, but the perpetrator would still be imprisoned.

[@denizmetint.462]

He lived the best years of his life scot-free. 40 years, 15 years longer than I'm alive.

[@TymP321]

Well, on top of that... If he's got or gets cancer the state picks up the tab

[@manithangavalu7885]

He didn't look over his shoulders, he bold and brazen. Since he got away for that long, wonder how many murders he'd committed since?

[@elishh8567]

I hate murderers rapists and pedophiles

[@DoktrDub]

Maybe none but we can’t be surety

[@darkcat6530]

we still don't know his motive so we don't know if he just killed her for fun or if there was some personal issue. Cause if it was a personal issue then it's less likely that he would kill other people

[@denizmetint.462]

@@elishh8567 Especially the last group of monsters.

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

I bet he was shocked when the police came knocking! 🚪🤛

[@andrewknaff9220]

Coffeehouse Crime, That Chapter, and Dire Trip are what is getting me through this lockdown! Best true crime channels out there.

[@gavalar7485]

Same here! Ive spent all night rotating through those 3 channels watching videos to stay sane.

[@blackdahliagirl]

I found this channel from watching That Chapter...it's only been 2 days, and im enjoying binging this new (for me) channel 😍😍

[@clairebyrne1725]

Joshua miles is another one

[@littlecr0w]

@@clairebyrne1725 "This is Monsters" is really good too and "Disturban" oh and also "Strange Land - True Crime" !!!

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Check out Deadbug says for the actual best crime channel. Best editing and research as well. Not for the easily offended though.

[@Ststst1480]

This channel is a hidden gem

[@erikawambui3527]

for real !!

[@FlameFlickers]

"Sylvia was described as someone who would light up a room whenever she walked in" Well if I've learned anything from watching true crime, that was never gonna end well for her..

[@haveyouseenthiscat]

he goes “it was a particularly hot day that day, with temperatures reaching 80 degrees” me, living in arizona with the weather saying 90 at 10 am rn: 👁👄👁

[@darkcat6530]

arizona moment

[@smileyattitude6807]

Lol ugh the only time I like Arizona is during a monsoon

[@noxscotchxtape]

Well it was in CO and the narrator fella is British.

[@nedmcnaughton]

Bro during summer here in australia that is considered “warm”. Not fun at all

[@haveyouseenthiscat]

@@nedmcnaughton yeah it is here too. was 117 yesterday. It’s supposed to get to 121 one day

[@kallistajohanson6399]

This was a really interesting video Adrian! What a unique case, it's really interesting how they found her killer. Thank you for taking the time to make this. I'm looking forward to the next one!

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you Kallista! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@bamahammer949]

I accidentally stumbled upon this channel and I'm glad I did. Nice to see some lesser known cold cases being brought to light, keep the videos coming!

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Coffeehouse Crime, That Chapter and JCS Criminal Psychology are by far my favorite channels on youtube!!

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I like That Chapter, Mr Ballen, Jay Williams Let's Live Life.

[@skydivejumprope]

Need to add Matt Orchard - Crime and Society to the list! He's taking over with JCS style videos since Jim swam off....

[@damatan1na]

@@skydivejumprope good to know!! I'll check him out since I like JCS so much. Thanks! :)

[@skydivejumprope]

@@damatan1na You're welcome. He's good. He's right up their with JCS. JCS was the only channel that I ever actually signed up for patreon for... But now that he seems to have learned how to swim and so swam off, I'm considered giving that dollar a month to Matt Orchard instead because he just appeared out of nowhere and is damn near as good as JCS already.... Same format and he does a great job. "The Coldest Case Ever Solved' is wayyy good. Actually, all his vids are good. Anyhow, enjoy. Cheers!

[@damatan1na]

@@skydivejumprope wow I just watched that one today and it was incredible. I also watched the Daniel Holtzclaw one (which was tough) but I'm amazed by his editing skills. And you are 100% right, he has a very similar style to JCS which is a great thing. Thanks again for recommending!

[@k-suiteshotel2791]

Could you tell about Spesivtsev (Александр Николаевич Спесивцев) case in Russia? Family of cannibals. Son killed people different ages including children, his mother disposed of remains. The mother is free, the son is in mental hospital. They killed at least 82 people. It is a really desturbing case!

[@Alex-mc5yn]

Have you heard of a Japanese cannibal who was allowed to get away with it? He even wrote about his murders. Issei Sagawa.

[@ardethnunnery7753]

Yessssss

[@julia-if3yn]

Dam

[@Halipatsuinen]

I Wonder if there is enough material In english about the family since russia and russian stuff kinda keeps by themselves behind the language barrier. And i dont mean that In any bad way, my gf is russian and she has shown me the russian internet. 😂 Its a different world.

[@marcboisvert7806]

Thank you, Adrian. I appreciate the time and effort you put into these crime stories. I especially enjoy your occasional mild sarcasm, Keep it up, Take care.

[@englishteatime5205]

Good crime analysis with passionate researchers are hard to find and given it’s only been a few months I think this channel is sublime. You’ve selected high profile cases as well as covering lesser known cases. Really dig the diagrams when used, I think they give this channel an edge. Please keep up the good work Adrian. 🙂

[@tangomango6365]

Why did he do it? Did he even know the victim? This aspect, even if it seems like the crime didn’t have a motive, is not really touched upon.

[@cathyellington7599]

I like when unsolved crimes are solved. Glad you posted the show

[@jenniferatwell9698]

I watch so much true crime stuff that it's hard to find cases I haven't seen before, so thanks for doing some lesser known and international cases. Love the channel :)

[@volrath247]

I’ve come and gone with these crime channels until I came across this one here. The stories are generally all lesser known and when they are big name cases, you manage to tell the story better than a Netflix special made on the same topic. Different perspective and a well done background story and respectful telling and remembrance of the victims is always like the key point of your videos. I love it. Keep up the great videos and the great writing as well my dude. One of the few 5 star channels in my personal opinion of channels.

[@Gyrfalcon312]

Forensic technology and techniques have come a breathtakingly long way since fingerprinting! Good to know that this murder case was closed after so long.

[@zerozilchnada5373]

Its amazing to think of how many people were getting away with crimes such as murder etc before technology caught up 🤦‍♀️

[@heatherbarkwell9643]

One of my favorite cases where they catch the guy after many years due to modern technology. It's great to see more and more of these older cases solved, I think it sends a strong message. Never stop looking over your shoulder because you will be caught.

[@03chrisv]

Murder is one of the few crimes without a statutes of limitations. 50 years can go by and you'll still need to live your life looking over your shoulder.

[@Morphomerle]

Adrian, I love your channel. I love how you bring these cases to the whole world in a passionate way, and how you pay homage to the victim, so they would never be forgotten from the world.

[@patriciar3780]

Love this intro. In watching from oldest to newest, we can see how much your presentation and editing have progressed. Great job!!! I look forward to many more.

[@youdontknowme177]

That can of soda is now officially a profesional detective.

[@LB31291]

You do the absolute best job on these stories of anyone online. Really great work. Perfect amounts of information, keep it interesting and always respectful. Thanks for your hard work.

[@tashietazzie7778]

Hello Adrian.. a big thank you for coming up and hosting Coffehouse Crime..I really enjoy watching you host all these cases.. This one practically caught my attention.. Goes to show Justice Will Always Prevail.. If this killer can be caught after 40 yrs.. I hope the same can go for the killer who mudered the Delphi daughters..Abby n Libby

[@QueenPea]

I am glad that Sylvia's family got the justice they waited so long for! Rest in peace Sylvia! 🙏😔

[@velocifero4167]

Girls, whatever you do don't light up a room. DON'T LIGHT UP THE ROOM

[@commander31able60]

It’s amazing that they didn’t just convict the drifter and be done with it.

[@ForeverLaxx]

This was during a time where the media was sensationalizing these crimes, turning the suspects into functional celebrities. Many people "confessed" to multiple crimes during this period for their shot at fame/history. It got so bad that the police had to demand that the media stop making their job nearly impossible with their overzealous chase for ratings.

[@richardclifford003]

Back in 1990 while stained in Schweinfurt, Germany, I was a Special Agent assigned to the CID office. I investigated the murder of an officer's wife during which DNA was used the first time in a homicide case. Not only was the suspect apprehended but he was linked to seven or eight unsolved homicides in the Chicago area. It took numerous investigative man hours and the courage of a rape victim to solve the case.

[@dannybrown9580]

I love the way they do finally close these ones out, it's crazy to imagine the amount of work going into it.

[@Stillyreed]

Just found you and have already subscribed. Good luck with the channel Adrian and I do appreciate hearing about crimes that haven't already been covered by everyone and their granny. Much love from Glasgow and I hope all goes well for you. xx

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy the cases. See you in the next one!

[@nightowl7459]

It's good that some people have the hindsight to keep the samples that are of no use at the time rather than just destroy them.

[@TheOriginalLexa]

When you referred to “Central Bureau of Investigation” was it CBI? That is most likely the *Colorado* Bureau of Investigation. Each state has state-level organizations like Departments of Investigation, because most cases are state jurisdictions, not Federal. We in the US don’t have a Central, but a Federal Bureau of Investigation. We have Counties that are what you have used “Council” for, as they are jurisdictions when a person doesn’t live within city or town limits. And last, and definitely weirdest of all, Otis Toole, pronounced his name “Ah-tis”. I have no idea why, but it’s a weird fact that you now know. You’re welcome. 🤷‍♀️

[@ykgirl1967]

I discovered this channel a week ago and boy am I glad! Well done young man, I've been binging all your videos and you are doing great.

[@maryaha7]

Just want to say that I am glad to have found your channel. You do a great job, so I've subscribed.

[@BOOGIE23er]

Pretty much how they caught Golden State Killer/EARONS. They had his DNA saved. Got the family tree narrowed it down to 2 possible suspects. Went through his trash, got a tissue, and presto! Like fucking magic. Perfect match. Sad to say but I would love a film about the whole thing, it’s insane. Something like Zodiac/Mindhunters.

[@sreeram9220]

What amaze me was they keeping the evidence for that long for technology to improve and they reopen it too

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

I’m hooked!! Binging all of your masterpieces in a day!!

[@roryslaine7896]

I only found this channel a couple of weeks ago. Went through a binge of videos. Good to see Adrian hit a mill. Good job man.

[@jetsfan1957]

Just subscribed!!...Glad I found you!!!... Excellent videos!!!!...wish you much success!!!!...👍🏼

[@sydisokay]

This is just like how they found April Tinsley’s murderer! It’s so amazing what genetics can be used for now of days to help bring justice to victims!

[@hbelle3997]

I so look forward to your videos Adrian especially ones I havent heard of It's good knowing some of these older cases are finally solved after all these years thanks to new technologies

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

I'm really glad that you like them, Belle! Yes, it's great to see innovative and new ways solving cases that would have otherwise stayed cold forever.

[@VacationHacker]

This is a great no nonsense channel, credit to you keep them coming .

[@dojjin1334]

Coffee: We have to go all the way over to Nebraska. Me: um, that's only 1 state over. Coffee: ok, so it's only 1 state over. Me: Lol.

[@renewyourmind1815]

"It took them to Nebraska." "Whaaat?" Where in Nebraska?! Proceeds to name small town I've been to & still have friends living in! 👀

[@toddcott9510]

Thanks. You do a good show I forward to more from you as your skill develops.

[@TheGuardianssorrow]

I’ve been marathoning this channel for the passes few days and I absolutely love it

[@sassysatan1659]

"It had been a very hot day with temperatures reaching almost 85 degrees Fahrenheit" Me:*laughs in texan*

[@senoraleighasmr6282]

Us Floridians sitting here like: 👁👄👁💧

[@carlagraza61]

Excited for the next video Adrian ❤️

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thanks Carla! Going up on Saturday!

[@mol588]

Thank you Adrian, really enjoying the excellent varied content. New subscriber, I only found your channel a few days ago and will definitely be back regularly for more . 👍

[@vut_zarco]

I like Adrian's calm narrating style and backing instrumentals

[@DaydreamingSwede]

HA! I got a soda ad on the video, I love youtube ads sometimes

[@Leyla7292]

I really like the Coffeehouse Crime cases 🙂

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you Leyla! I appreciate that!

[@Leyla7292]

@@CoffeehouseCrime U don't have 2 thank me 😊 I should thank u instead, becuse u are the one that make, all us entertained 🙂 Greetings from Scandinavia 🌺

[@blakeallen391]

I’ve found myself watching a lot of your stuff the past week. So subscribed. Keep it up man. Probably my favorite channel like this to be honest.

[@Anyamaris99]

Thank you for doing these videos! Very awesome

[@WiseWeeabo]

Man I'm learning a lot about how to get away with murder, great channel.

[@basmaaaa7253]

Good luck

[@samsunguser3148]

Yes officer, this comment right here

[@WiseWeeabo]

@@samsunguser3148 "How An Old KZbin Comment Caught An Elusive Serial Killer | The Story of WiseWeeabo" - Coffeehouse Crime 2025

[@plant5875]

Kill specifically bigots

[@samsunguser3148]

@@WiseWeeabo shit. I actually did something. not so wise huh 😳😳

[@chrisrelhard]

i'm glad he was eventually caught, but man, at that point it's not even justice anymore. that monster got to live a free life for 40 years after assaulting and murdering someone in cold blood. i just hope he spent every waking hour of every day looking over his shoulder in fear of this catching up to him, unable to live his life to the fullest.

[@denizmetint.462]

He probably finished with it a long time ago.

[@whowantsbrowncheese1684]

I hope the same for him too

[@carolrobinson7889]

Very Nicely Presented, along with Caring. Thanks for the info. Looking forward to more!

[@ocdguy84]

Another well made video!!

[@thoracis]

I wish that it only “almost got to 80° Fahrenheit” where I live. I don’t like the heat. I enjoy your content. I have subscribed. Cheers!

[@dw309]

I think the expression “light up a room” when describing the dead is tired and over used. No one describes a person that way while they’re living, lol.

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

It can be quite cliché I agree, but I take these descriptions directly from their family and friends in news reports and obituaries. I hope when I go, those close to me will use the most random of synonyms and descriptives for me!

[@SHurd-rc2go]

watch enough true crime channels and you think lighting up a room means the kiss of death.

[@zoya_Hayat]

The living have no value until they are dead

[@Blarsen780]

I strongly recommend you watch Norm Macdonald's 12 minute joke about the news if you haven't seen it. That's the first thing your comment made me think of.

[@SHurd-rc2go]

@@Blarsen780 Our Norm. 🇨🇦 Thanks for the tip.

[@devinedeeem6705]

Excellent narrative. Clear, precise and to the point. Thank you. Well done.

[@jalinacurandera4543]

Yeeeay! Another new case! Love your channel 🤎

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you Jalina!

[@josukehigashikata-jojolion8236]

The guy looks like he’d say “be a lot cooler if you did” to The police saying they can’t find him

[@manashdb]

Well I can't help but notice that every victim in these cases are good people who didn't do anything wrong and always made others' day better just by walking around. Kinda hoping to see someone who at least keyed cars and didn't pay their bills on time instead of picture perfect eulogies.

[@stacyneuman8619]

When a case gets solved so many years laters it gives me hope that current cold cases will be solved.

[@MrSychophant]

Thanks for making the story listenable

[@adraedin]

8:20 I'm curious how that works from a legal standpoint - prosecuting someone under laws that were in place 40 years ago (instead of laws that are in place today?). So many questions.... Does the court set aside the laws between now and then? What makes that legal? Is there a statute or law that enforces or encourages this? Why do they do that? Is it advantageous? Does this only happen with murder cases?

[@fly89]

yeah very interesting one. in the UK, Ian Brady just missed the death penalty by few months. Had he been caught / trial few months before, he would have hung.

[@michellelux8097]

Hey Adrian. Fairly new to your channel, but loving it so far (yes, I subscribed)! Just thought I'd throw this out there in case you come across it again: "CBI" stands for Colorado Bureau of Investigation rather than "Central", which is what you stated. I not only live in the state, I actually vaguely remember Sylvia's case being on the local news when I was a teenager. Cheers and keep up the great work!

[@primesspct2]

I very much like your channel, and you have even managed to post some cases I have never heard of. I love the Eastwood reference, so I made your day! lol

[@Chuniekun]

Good content, coffeehouse!!!

[@annika_panicka]

Anyone who drinks Vanilla Coke is definitely guilty of something, but that can is a hero.

[@denizmetint.462]

I can't even remember the last time I had a vanilla coke. Must've been in 2015.

[@annika_panicka]

@@denizmetint.462 🤨

[@Incompetences]

*sips on Vanilla Coke slowly*

[@annika_panicka]

@@Incompetences *becomes a Person of Interest*

[@dantee323]

When I die, don’t lie and say I lit up a room. Be honest. I’m an asshole sometimes and I’m awkward

[@roscluaran]

What a difference 40 years makes when it comes to forensics and the advances of technology. Bet he was very surprised when law enforcement turned up at his door with a warrant for his arrest.

[@voidcanary4180]

Great story, thanks for the upload