MURDER ON BROADWAY (The Death of Adrienne Shelly)

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Today's solved true crime case is on the tragic murder of Waitress actress Adrienne Shelly. Waitress is an incredibly successful musical that has been in famous theatres including broadway and the west end! adrienne shelly was an extremely talented actress taken way too soon.
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[@taygang8068]

It’s so refreshing to hear one of these stories where the victim had a spouse that actually cared

[@carmenmoon3076]

Right? And one where they aren’t the cause of it

[@thatdamncrow9197]

Most cases the spouse cares Its just those are very boring cases because they rarely are anything more then a open and shut case or natural causes

[@ma-nesia6947]

@@thatdamncrow9197 I think she meant one of these true crime murder stories

[@gummyworm2778]

and when they're not immediately suspected for no reason

[@DYLANJJK94]

Of course he he would prefer she was with him and their baby instead of being part of this “story” though.

[@msminabel9829]

Her husband has shown the loyalty, friendship, commitment and love that truly makes a partnership. I wish they'd had each other for longer, it's so unbelievably heartbreaking.

[@Elleoaqua]

it's easy when the relationship is so short

[@EattheCheesiest]

@@Elleoaqua they were married for 12 years, that’s quite a while

[@msminabel9829]

@@EattheCheesiest exactly. 12 years ain't short

[@colettewithlove]

Right? he was definitely worth her wait. He really was different.

[@yolandawilson6619]

I think he did it.

[@courtneyh7842]

I think she would absolutely love that Waitress became a musical, giving people the chance to live the same dream she had

[@AnnyAmazing]

I’m glad that Waitress ended up being a huge show on Broadway. It shows how wonderful her work was and the show changed media stereotypes about pregnancy like she set out to do. I hope the show lives on forever and holds her spirit with it

[@rubiycxs4090]

I still don’t understand how people think killing someone’s is a better solution. Like how the hell did he figure the police wouldn’t come for a dead body 🙄

[@MaiiOrduna]

He did figure. That's why he tried to make it look like a suicide.

[@rubiycxs4090]

@@MaiiOrduna yes but why was his thought “she’s gonna call the police let me kill her so I don’t get involved with them” that’s just dumb. He didn’t think that through at all

[@MaiiOrduna]

@@rubiycxs4090 Well, murderers are dumb, if they were smart they wouldn't kill people in the first place. I guess he thought he could fool the police (and tbf he almost did if it wasn't for Adrienne's husband).

[@katieghoul0092]

@@MaiiOrduna Some murderers are extremely smart. Some of them NEVER get caught. Those are the smart ones. Also, I'm sure some of them simply do not care if they go to prison. 3 meals a day, a room, no bills, etc what's so bad about prison nowadays?

[@MaiiOrduna]

@@katieghoul0092 Those are the exception. Most killers are really stupid. Most of the time when they don't get cought for a while it's because of police's mishandleling of the crime scene/evidence. Criminal masterminds like in the movies are extremely rare.

[@GenXfrom75]

Wow, I never knew the whole story. If it weren't for Adrienne's husband, her murderer would've walked free. I'm so glad he didn't accept suicide. Even more glad that the police reopened this investigation. Wow 🥺

[@MoleyRussellswart2022]

What do you mean "reopened"? The suspect was arrested in 5 days...the case didn't close on that time despite the implications here.

[@marissam3176]

@@MoleyRussellswart2022 It was considered closed as a suicide because of the autopsy

[@YesIlikebananasSo]

@@MoleyRussellswart2022 did we not watch the same video? They did initially assume it was a suicide and were ready to close it as such

[@animelytical8354]

@@MoleyRussellswart2022 they...were not investigating. So "reopened" means they were convinced to begin investigating

[@ltlangelsmom]

Even Eleanor said they reopened the case

[@DeeRio9546]

Her husband wrote a beautiful article about how he doesn't blame undocumented immigrants and said that bad people are just bad people. It's so tragic she passed when her daughter was only 2.

[@thirty_ish2890]

Well I would certainly hope so…it would be very unreasonable of him to blame ALL immigrants for the criminal actions of one man. Even if you are grieving.

[@shelbyk7229]

@@thirty_ish2890 but it's also super common to feel that way during grief.

[@EL-ISS]

I couldn't imagine losing the mother of my child. Because not only did you lose someone you love dearly, but your kid(s) would ask: "Where's mum?" And I wouldn't be able to answer.

[@DeeRio9546]

@@thirty_ish2890 ya what Shelby said in his lawsuit he kind of did imply that the company should t have hired him because he was an immigrant (since his background check would have only pulled the info that he wasn't here legally) but I'm glad he put Trump in his place and in some way was able to move passed the initial biased and didn't let one bad person ruin his view on all people

[@7085stang]

Do you think the killer was always "bad" or only when he was faced with a debt he couldnt pay for being illegal?..honest question.

[@muckyboys6658]

The fact that her husband defended immigrants really speaks to his character. Very commendable. I hope things are going better for him and their daughter, as well as the rest of their family. So sad.

[@jeromepowell1392]

He is just coping

[@molleybrackney9585]

Because it has nothing to do with immigrants the fuck … it’s about Diego and the corrupt person he is

[@jessamynroguski9649]

@@molleybrackney9585 they're talking about how trump tried to twist the case into an issue with immigrants The husband basically made the same points you just did

[@ticketyboo2456]

Mucky boys I bet he feels foolish now though

[@DYLANJJK94]

Don’t drag legal immigrants into this lol

[@Unmasked-with-WB]

Her husband really didn't leave her side even after she was gone... It's so heartbreaking

[@paigerss91]

seeing colleen ballinger was a massive jumpscare lmao

[@emberkoko8699]

😂

[@trsjk188dd__]

Eleanor: - "She created a movie named Waitress" Me, an absolute Broadway nerd: - Nah, it can´t be *THAT* Waitress... *IT WAS THAT WAITRESS*

[@snappy_aka_anna3577]

Me too

[@Mckinley-mick]

Right?!?? She said it so casually 😂

[@ma-ma-mamary3946]

Same!

[@TrueToBeMe3010]

Yeah!! When she glossed over it I was sitting here just thinking "Waitress... Does she mean... WAITRESS Waitress?!"

[@squirrmine4843]

Same

[@panicatthelucieeurie8444]

For the people who don’t know waitress is one of the most well known and successful broadway shows and is very respected within the theatre community it’s just so sad that Adrian never got to see how successful waitress turned out to be Her dreams came true it’s just so sad that she never got to experience it for herself I wish she got to play dawn on Broadway ❤️❤️

[@cailinanne]

Right. Could you imagine how excited she would have been to be in it on Broadway? Like, it going there was easily the next dream she would have had. 😢😢

[@amyywilson13]

the sad thing is, waitress the musical probably wouldn’t have existed if it weren’t for AS passing away, since the musical was created in tribute to her passing as a celebration of her life

[@toxxicx]

@@amyywilson13 also you have to wonder if the film would have been accepted into sundance or become so successful if she had been alive. who's to say people weren't just going to see it because they heard of her murder

[@angellaramie9344]

The killer saying he’s “not a bad person” for killing her made me absolutely furious. He deserves to rot in prison

[@iicaitlin]

exactly he is an absolutely disgusting person for killing someone just because he didnt want it to ruin his life

[@angellaramie9344]

@@iicaitlin Thats the difference between regular people and killers. His success was more important to him than her life

[@lauraf.e2788]

Pure narcissistic delusion

[@EL-ISS]

"I'm not a bad person." Nah mate, you only followed her all the way to her apartment after having decided to rob her ... Then you killed her ... Like if those aren't grounds for what a bad person is then I, who has never robbed or killed anyone, must be a bloody saint. I hope he rots too.

[@jessamynroguski9649]

@@EL-ISS the only situations where you can say "im not a bad person" after killing someone is if it: Was purely by accident (likenshoving someone in an argument and everything goes to shit from them stumbling back) The person who died was toxic as hell (abuse, harrassment, ect.), but i will say that there are better ways to get out of those situations, though i can understand someone feeling like there's no other way And of course, self defense

[@novalux_20]

I'm glad you touched on the immigration aspect of this case and it was great to see that the husband could differentiate between it being a character/moral issue and not at all related to his skin color or country of origin.

[@djmutt2000]

“I have a dream my four little children will one day live in a nation where they would not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character” - Martin Luther King Jr Emphasis on “NOT be judged by the COLOR OF THEIR SKIN but by the CONTENT OF THEIR CHARACTER”

[@nicholasschoonbeck6866]

@@djmutt2000 I can't figure out what the "immigration aspect" is. That he was an immigrant, or that he was here illegally? The only aspect of that that's important, would be his own fear of deportation & his terrible choice of how to prevent that. But to the repetition of MLK's words, it gets used constantly in this manner, & even here, in response to a comment about immigration, would suggest a similar intent, but MLK was a radical, revolutionary, but a peaceful man. His actual efforts, opinions & hopes have been white washed, & poorly interpreted, & MLK would have been more interested in talking about the system of immigration, the treatment of people based on their skin or class, etc. Its a bizarre response to this.

[@catlady7464]

If he wasn't afraid of being deported because he was an illegal immigrant, he would not have killed her for fear of the police finding out he is in the country illegally.

[@AngieHighness]

I'm an legal immigrant bc my outstanding professional in my field, I'm half black half Asian and I AGREE WITH TRUMP!!! I'd report anyone who i acknowledge is illegal, I refuse to put me and my family's safety in jeopardy. Those ppl need to be thoroughly screened

[@ericahealey2559]

@@AngieHighnessYou agree with trump because you’re not the demographic being targeted. He’s specifically targeting Hispanics, nobody cares about illegal European immigrants or illegal Asian immigrants. Hell, people don’t even care about illegal African immigrants. But as soon as someone’s Hispanic, whether they’re a legal immigrant, illegal immigrant, or even a fully fledged US citizen, people bring out the torches and pitchforks. When I lived down south I had Hispanic friends who were legal US citizens. Their whole families were legal, meanwhile they would be consistently targeted by Trump supporters. That man doesn’t care about illegal immigration, he only cares about money. He does nothing but sow hatred.

[@MarieHumbleASMR]

Wow. This hits home. My uncles death was ruled a suicide but there were too many obvious reasons why it was murder. Thank you for covering her case. Rest In Peace beautiful.

[@em01455]

I’m sorry about your uncle’s death I hope you’re family finds peace

[@joancrawford1146]

Same here with my uncle. Small town police just want a closed case.

[@JessMurgatroyd]

My uncles death was labelled "accidental". It was murder which we didn't know until my brother found footage of his murder and called the police..

[@SatumainenOlento]

WoW! I wonder now how many "suicides" are actually murders.

[@goyang.]

Same here. Rest in peace.

[@billiep1603]

I’m devastated that she didn’t get to see the success and love for Waitress. It genuinely hurts my heart.

[@Cynthiabecker24]

Gee, Girl, you really captured and honoured Adriennes spirit. I think that's your gift. You should feel SO PROUD of what an incredible storyteller and woman you are. Ty. I am sure if Andy was ever fortunate enough to see this, he too would too.

[@cyndymcfarlin8537]

Her brother posted just above you

[@LaceyTripp95]

Omg when I heard she wrote “Waitress” I instantly knew about her! It’s still performed on broadway to this day! That’s amazing. Her family must be so proud of her

[@moondivine2288]

She wrote the movie version. The musical/ Broadway version was written by sara bareilles. I wish Adrienne Shelly lived to see the musical. She would have been happy

[@LaceyTripp95]

@@moondivine2288 i know

[@Bwayswiftmac]

@@moondivine2288 Well that’s also kind of wrong lol. Sara is the composer/lyricist of the show. Jessie Nelson is the one who wrote the book and she said she wrote it with Shelly’s work in mind! That’s why some of the lines from the movie are still in the show verbatim ☺️

[@moondivine2288]

@@Bwayswiftmac until today I didn’t know about Jessie Nelson or her involvement in the musical. So thank you about telling me about her. I know Sara is the composer/ lyricist of the show. Somehow in my brain I kinda linked it from her writing the musical because the music it’s what I mostly focus on. Especially when it’s a movie going to Broadway sort of thing. But the plot, the characters it’s Adrienne Shelly. After watching the movie and the slime version of the musical I recognized the lines and I know that’s written by Adrienne. It’s what make me sad that she didn’t live to see a musical based on her movie or it’s success.

[@amyrichardsonxxx]

@@Bwayswiftmac what came first tho the film or book or musical ? Surley whoever wrote the musical wrote it off of the movie so technically she started it all by writing the film ??

[@VLT.]

Listening to her story of how she pursued a career that she genuinely loved made me forget what was to come. It’s so upsetting how people who had an amazing life ahead of them are taken from this world.

[@adriennevandermerwe4958]

I am in awe, my name is also Adrienne and funnily enough some of the writing and lyrics in waitress are super personally relatable to me, finding out it was written by a woman with my name is so special to me

[@AMF036]

I’ve been loving the natural makeup and hair Eleanor has been rockin’. So beautiful 💗

[@Autumnpearly]

Absolutely stunning!!

[@duk7933]

She's so pretty

[@jmgajda8071]

Agreed; 10/10, loving the natural look!!!

[@Mikey_13]

U actually don’t see many people like this anymore Especially at college

[@tatumquinn67]

So beautiful 😍

[@jmgajda8071]

I hate the 'get a practical degree' bs-y nonsense'. I'm a biochemist; my oldest daughter is majoring in musical theatre. Do I think she'll make millions? No. Do I think she's talented enough to pay her bills with acting: yes! Most white collar jobs don't care what your degree is in, they just want you to have one. I know someone who majored in dance and ended up in management at a publishing company. Follow your dreams when you're young and idealistic enough to really pursue them!!!

[@memeju1ce]

this is really encouraging! i’m glad your daughter has you :)

[@panicatthelucieeurie8444]

Very well said most parents don’t think like this your daughter is very lucky to have a mum that is as understanding and supportive as you 👏🏻

[@annaofcleves364]

Well said

[@samih5916]

You're right about that I'm really glad your daughter is majoring in musical theater.

[@courtneyh7842]

I’m currently getting a practical degree, even my masters, but theatre will always be my whole heart and I will ALWAYS audition because it’s so worth it when I actually get cast

[@bluegreenglue6565]

I have to be honest: I have never watched "Waitress." Now I will. Thank you for honoring Adrienne.

[@PennyParkerTV]

It’s a phenomenal show!

[@toritosc]

same and same

[@Emerald.She-Ra]

Great film and show!💖

[@dontmindme633]

It’s so good! So funny and clever. I had no idea “Dawn” wrote it or was murdered before it’s success. Please let us know your thoughts on it after you watch!

[@clare9147]

the musical is so good! it was my favorite show the season i saw it!!

[@minyme43]

Her daughter played the main characters daughter in the movie, and she'd cried on set because she didn't want anyone but her mum to hold her during filming. Initially Adrianne was going to play the lead in waitress but she loved Keri Russell so much she decided to give the role of Jenna to her.

[@thatoneweirdo522]

I know I'm two years late but oh my gosh that is heartbreaking

[@marlowetoney8418]

okay don’t get me wrong i LOVE the winged liner and lipstick. but i’m obsessed with this natural makeup you’ve been rocking lately!! you’re so beautiful eleanor 🥰

[@anniejr92]

I agree 100%

[@deborahwildman8214]

Me too! I don't know the reason or if there is one, but I'm digging it! Natural beauty.

[@lisha2752]

is she even wearing makeup?

[@jasmingrewal7602]

Please look into the death of 10-year-old Jesse Wilson he disappeared in 2016 from Buckeye AZ. His remains were found but no arrests have been made. Please he deserves justice.

[@tonyahinrichs8828]

It was the adopted mom. If they didn't suspect her why would they take the other children? And she moved away, I believe less than a year after he disappeared. I'd bet money on her.

[@OzmaOfOzz]

Hope she sees this!!

[@meowmf6442]

That would be so interesting! :0

[@Boomboomroomish]

I saw one on him too. It was his foster mom who did it. However, I don't think they found evidence against her though.

[@TheeEnglishLesbian]

eleanor has said on her instagram that she doesn’t cover unsolved cases

[@biancab2759]

Oh my gosh! Waitress was the first movie I saw when I got pregnant at 18 years old while feeling so alone and scared for the future, that I could actually connect with. This movie gave me hope it would all be okay. And I have never related more to line before. When she said she respected the baby's right to live and she would take care of it but thats it. That line stayed with me until this day. And then fell in love with her baby! Wow! BTW it all did work out I love my son and I'm providing the best life possible for us!

[@abc314pi]

I'm so happy it all worked out for you and your boy! 💞

[@missmollyo3742]

"Waitress" is literally one of my favourite all time movies. A total hidden gem that I could watch over and over again, highly recommend to watch. So sad now knowing what happens to her.

[@tylersaurus4702]

you should do the Yuka Takaoka case, it’s a case about a real life “yandere” in japan in 2019 and attempted to murder the man she loved and was only sentenced a short amount of time in prison.

[@pee2006]

I feel as if she wouldn’t really do this one since no one didn’t die in that case

[@SatumainenOlento]

@@pee2006 Mystery and crime enough. And depends of the story. I saw a case where husband hired a man to kill his wife. The hit man did not actually kill her. She was shot to her face from a short range, but survived by amazing luck. It was very interesting case and an usual. Always ready to hear a good mystery story!

[@SatumainenOlento]

Yes, that sounds interesting case!

[@skreemqueen756]

I can absolutely relate with her pregnancy. I have never been so sick and miserable as I was when I was pregnant. Was it worth it?! ABSOLUTELY!!!! I love being a mother but being pregnant was not fun for me.

[@angi7717]

Same. That's why there's 8 yrs between my boys, I was in no hurry to again puke my brains out almost the whole pregnancy.

[@jessamynroguski9649]

@@angi7717 oh hey my brother and i are nearly 8 years apart! But i think it was more a "lets get more financially stable first" because I was a surprise baby when they were 19 and 20 Probably for the best too because if he had been born closer then they wouldve had 2 young children with ADHD at the same time and if i remember correctly i was a nightmare before i was diagnosed

[@seroquel.sweetheart]

Me too!! Morning sickness is so incorrect. More like 9 month Nora virus type sickness 🤣 I could barely eat so most of the time my sick was just pure stomach acid

[@LeahLestrange]

So glad people are open about it! The pressure of being pregnant is horrible! Never mind the weak bladder and phlegm vomit 😂 hate myself for wanting to have another 😂

[@stacibain9480]

Yes, both of my pregnancies were utter misery. Sick the entire time. Stressed and worried about the baby the entire time. I never had energy or felt "like I was glowing". I was excited and happy but scared, tired, and sick more than anything lol. The fears of giving birth man. Also, the second was a last minute c-section and that recovery was so hard.

[@Autumnpearly]

Eleanor and That chapter within the same hour!?!? Couldn’t ask for much more today!! You rock girl!! You are appreciated!!

[@jiffyjoe1]

You should follow MrBallen too

[@glauvie]

@@jiffyjoe1 Mr Ballen 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Autumnpearly]

@Jessa the channel is called That Chapter. The guy that does it names mike.

[@Autumnpearly]

@@jiffyjoe1 I’ll look into that!! Thanks

[@maryscott9430]

@Jessa hes irish and awesome!!

[@nelsie2909]

I can’t get over how beautiful she was… RIP

[@TaysTings]

Her daughter looks just like her

[@JanayBrazier]

As a huge Waitress fan, it is a privilege to hear Adrienne’s story being told like this. Thank you ❤️

[@koollol4578]

the fact that he did this almost so causally is scary. he claimed “don’t see me as a bad person for this” when he didn’t even think about it. that shows he’s a bad person if that’s what he goes to out of anger. it’s disgusting. she was an amazing person, mother, daughter. this is heartbreaking.

[@ashalon8729]

Andy sounds like one helluva husband to be that adamant to get the police to look further and to be present for her awards and create a fundraiser.... He obviously LOVED her so much. I hate he had to see her hanging. But if it wasn't for him, it would be classified as a suicide.

[@Murasaki_137]

What angers me so much is that hadn't he stayed adamant that Adrienne didn't commit suicide this murderer, who clearly wasn't the brightest bulb, would have walked free. He almost committed a perfect crime even though he left so many evidence, it was so easy to find him.

[@bespectacledheroine7292]

Being robbed of any soul as shining as Adrienne is tragic but when they’re so talented to boot it somehow stings in a frustrating way. Waitress is one of the great 2000s movies, and I will always rue not having been able to see more from Adrienne that were even better.

[@aliciabraswell1891]

OMG, I grew up watching waitress, I had the dvd and everything I watched it almost everyday on replay🥺 and to finally know who created it and the fact that her daughter played the daughter at the very end and she played Don OMG this is absolutely everything to me! Ugh! Beautiful, she truly deserved better and so much more than life offered her, she was amazing and the film was a masterpiece, still one of my favorite 🥹❤️ (I didn’t know she was behind the making of this amazing movie, it was heartbreaking to learn this years and years later) 💔

[@ilovwesker]

this is actually so sad. she had a great husband and child and future yet it was all took from her by someone else. im hoping her family and friends are doing well. i think a lot more happened than hes letting on (the murderer) and its sad we will never know the truth. rest in peace adrienne

[@Cruel.summer13]

That love letter to her daughter in the movie “waitress” has always been my favorite 😭 such a great movie too

[@kiaram9355]

The moment I heard "Waitress", I thought "OMG COLLEEN" and then immediately remembered how much she struggles with her own pregnancies and talks about how hard it actually is and how it's not like media presents it

[@missbee247]

I love colleen! Was so happy got a mention but sad she missed todrick lol

[@emilie5716]

Dear Eleanor. First of all, I adore your content. I think the way you cover your cases is well structured, detailed, respectful and you are clearly passionated about true crime. That is why I was wondering if you would cover the Belgian case of Marc Dutroux. It is well know in Belgium and its neighbouring countries but isn't very known in the true crime community. The monster kidnapped, tortured and murdered several young girls. The case is interesting for many reasons but also the way the police/government handled the case, the outrage of the public and the current handling of him and his wife. I would be very eager to help translate dutch documents (naitive language) and help with French ones. For german documents all i can do is read them in a horrible german accent. I hope you ll consider covering it and good luck with your work! ❤️

[@owenhopkins9192]

yess

[@indialois]

Yes!

[@swilson5320]

My significant other is Belgian and I've tried to get them into that case

[@Autumnpearly]

I could be wrong but i think Joshua Miles did it and she’s not going to do it too because they are friends. It’s a 2 or 3 parter.

[@emilie5716]

@@Autumnpearly why would that mean she wouldn't do it? From what I have seen in the true crime world, a lot of cases get covered several times by different people. Why is this one different?

[@marleemiller8394]

the way my jaw dropped the minute you said the title “waitress.” that was the first thing that my mind went to when you said “accurately described pregnancies.” i’m sure she’d be so honored to see its now a musical in her city.

[@marianaartino9090]

I never write to you but I’m always watching your videos. I started in 2019 and haven’t stopped. Can you please do a video talking about “las muertas de Juarez”. This happened in Cd Juarez, Mexico. It was really bad years ago, women and girls ages 15-20 were getting kidnapped all over the city and ending up dead. It’s said that there was a serial killer, Abdul. But even after his death the femicides never stopped. The police never helped and always kept a blind eye. It would mean a lot for us if you did🙏🏻 most of the information is in Spanish. We have a Netflix documentary in regards to this and a movie. Please bring more awareness since most Mexican female youtubers cannot and will not talk about it due to their safety! Thank you Eleanor!

[@FifthAveAtFive]

This! It is so tragic that so many women were murdered and disappeared who are being left nameless in media. I recommend the book “las hijas de Juarez” on the topic. It also comes in English, “The daughters of Juárez”. As a Mexican-American and daughter of immigrants, it’s the least she could do after calling Diego an illegal immigrant. That is a dehumanizing term and I seriously was repulsed every time it was said. The respectful term is undocumented immigrant. I understand she’s in the UK, but since this case is one that takes place in the US, I feel like that should be acknowledged.

[@SoCalJellybean]

Ohhh, the song “She Used to Be Mine” from the musical version of Waitress is absolutely one of the most beautiful songs ever written in my opinion. Seriously everyone, if you’ve never heard it, do yourself a favor and go have a listen! 😍

[@TaysTings]

Yeah Sara Bareilles did an amazing job on that musical. It’s really underrated imo

[@madalynnsullivan8197]

Agree! It's my favorite song from the show!

[@BurnItUpp2009]

One of my favourite songs ever. So beautiful.

[@madison6359]

When he sees me is my favourite. It’s so beautiful.

[@elizabethgreer27]

Waitress is an AMAZING movie. Everyone should go watch it. RIP to this beautiful soul.

[@coleworld4385]

I was so real about my pregnancy. People assume you just have to be incredibly overjoyed, and while it is so exciting and such a beautiful feeling a lot of the time, it’s also rough. Hard to sleep, weight gain, swollen ankles… I got gestational diabetes and Pre-eclampsia… so it’s also very stressful and difficult. I love that she decided to make Waitress

[@eloisewakeham8829]

Wow GD AND preeclampsia? That’s rough! I had preeclampsia too and it was awful. I hurt so much by the end that I could barely walk.

[@kimberini6465]

Right? Pregnancy is not all unicorns and rainbows. Weight gain, morning sickness, hormonal mood swings, head aches, swollen legs and ankles, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, back pain, tender breasts, and on and on. All this is normal.... without complications!! Children are such a gift, but we sure work for them, don't we?!

[@Emerald.She-Ra]

Pregnancy and childbirth is still one of the biggest killers of women across the globe. We're literally being a host for a parasite, plus the hormonal changes, morning sickness which can literally kill you if it's severe, risk of pre-eclampsia/post natal eclampsia (rare but not unheard of), joint laxity and dislocation due to ligament elasticity increasing, hemorrhaging at ANY point during pregnancy/labour/birth, and a whole host of other conditions. Not to mention the increased risk of being murdered at the hands of the father of the child. I often wonder if pro-lifers know the TRUE facts and risks surrounding pregnancy, or if they are deluded by Hollywood portrayals.

[@mikaylaveilleux8019]

For some people, pregnancy is all unicorns and rainbows. But for lots of people, it absolutely SUCKS. My first pregnancy was so laid back and easy (even though I did pee myself a couple times), but my second was HELL. I had hyperemesis, gestational diabetes, and anemia all at the same time. I was also just wildly uncomfortable. And then people will have the audacity to say "well you should just be grateful," or, "if you think you're tired now wait until the baby gets here!" Like, no. Shut up.

[@mikaylaveilleux8019]

@@Emerald.She-Ra They absolutely are not educated on any of the risks. Ask a prolifer what the US maternal death rate is, ask them what placenta previa is. Ask them what week a fetus becomes able to "live" if it is born prematurely. Ask them what hyperemesis is, or what effects gestational diabetes has. Ask them how many labors end in an emergency c-section, or what precentage of pregnancies in general end in c-section. Ask them what the recovery time is for a c-section vs vaginal birth. Guaranteed they will know NONE or almost none of those answers. Because it isn't about women, or healthcare, or babies. Its just about control and about feeling better than other people. My pregnancies made me more prochoice than ever (I was always prochoice but now I'm passionate about it).

[@TheKenziee03]

Breaks my heart, hearing the love her husband had/has for her. What a beautiful soul she sounds like such an amazing person and you did a great job telling her story, trippy cause I have seen her in these movies never really knew who she was or her story 🖤

[@veronicasegura753]

Such a heartbreaking story. Her poor poor husband and daughter. I feel so bad for them. They all had such a wonderful, and happy life together. I can only imagine how far Adrienne would've gone in her career if this horrible man hadn't of cut her life short. I will pray for her husband and her daughter to find peace. 😢 so so sad.

[@jordynk3558]

Adrienne Shelly created Waitress?????? What the heck! I've literally known of this film for my whole life and never knew about her!

[@chelseamccurley941]

So, Yesterday we had Bailey Sarian post a hour long video about Gacey, then today we get That Chapter AND Eleanor! What a Great start to the week!! ❤😃

[@alexandriaacord9895]

I appreciate how you put that detail in at the end. I took an immigration class in college that basically directly stated that if legal citizenship were easier to attain, immigrants would feel more empowered to report workplace misconduct, especially when it comes to pay. Companies like the construction facility in this video just know they are less likely to complain about low wages since they are likely to be deported for doing so. I hope all this discussion we’ve been having about low-paying jobs during the pandemic leads to more awareness about this in the future.

[@lisasmith5771]

How would that have prevented this murder?

[@bri9366]

@@lisasmith5771 that was never implied. Is it not clear that this is a comment on the exploitation of undocumented workers?

[@lisasmith5771]

@@bri9366 Was my question not clear? Again, what does her comment have to do with the murder and how would it have prevented the murder if he was a LEGAL immigrant vs committing the crime of being in the country ILLEGALLY. His comfort of being an ILLEGAL immigrant is not of our concern, he committed his first crime by being in the country illegally and then committed murder, who knows what other crimes he committed in-between. As for making it easier, I will have to wonder if you are old enough to remember Sept. 11th (this is not sarcasm but you may be too young to remember the impact of that) and why our process should be VERY careful who we let into this country. All this garbage about we are all immigrants is so stupid, Every country was built by people coming into their countries, we no longer live in those times and things change. How easy do you think other countries make it for people coming into their countries. Try sneaking across a border in some of the middle eastern countries and watch what happens. I am sick of people making excuse for those who commit crimes, there are plenty of people waiting to get into this country LEGALLY. Those are the ones we want, the ones who follow the laws, not some person sneaking in over the border thinking they should have the same rights as our citizens. If you feel so strongly about it I do believe that you can sponsor some of these immigrants and you can become financial responsible for them until they are able to provide for themselves. Be part of the solution and stop expecting our tax dollars to be provided to those who commit crimes to get into this country. When you use words like "exploitation" and "undocumented workers" well employers could not take advantage of these illegals if they were here legally now would they. The idiocy of thinking that these illegals should have the same rights of you and I (assuming you are a citizen of the country) just baffles me. No one should be taken advantage of BUT if you commit a crime by being in this country illegally don't expect to be rewarded.

[@user-ks7vd5oy1r]

As an American citizen leaving in a at well state I have been in this situation as a single mother. If you complain you will just get fired for something else or they bully u till u quit or cut your hours 💯

[@bri9366]

@@lisasmith5771 I’ll be frank, I didn’t read your entire comment. I am an immigrant, so I’ve heard all the arguments there are about “illegal immigrants taking advantage of the system.” I’ve had them spewed at my face since I was a child. All I will say is this: your fears aren’t based in reality. Your fears are based off of xenophobia. Undocumented immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than US citizens. This man who committed murder would’ve been a murderer regardless of his status. You are acting like being undocumented is a felony. It’s not. There is a reason why so many remain undocumented. The system is flawed. Unless you do the research I have done for many years, I don’t expect you to understand. Also, unless you are native, you don’t get to decide who is “illegal.” Fun fact: most undocumented immigrants are native.

[@ladylucie2451]

My only gripe is that Casetify need to STOP allowing you & everyone else they sponsor to say they have cases for anyone & everyone because they only sell cases for like 4 models of Apple and Galaxy phones, which is hardly any case variety 🤷‍♀️

[@hannahschobs7102]

Honestly.....I find it disappointing that so many KZbinrs will still promote CaseTify anyway. They are an awful company to order from. They still have over £100 of my money and I've been waiting for my order for what feels like forever. I even paid a ridiculous amount for express shipping because I was so excited to get my order after watching one of Eleanor's other videos.

[@ladylucie2451]

@@hannahschobs7102 that's really angering, I'm so sorry that you got ripped off by them. I hope you get your money back. I definitely won't be ordering from them even if they offer more cases for other devices!!!

[@nilara93]

Commenting to boost this

[@laurenunderwood2324]

@@hannahschobs7102 did you get your case yet or…?

[@hannahschobs7102]

@@laurenunderwood2324 I did, but there was a misprint on it. They redeemed themselves though. They sent me another case of my choice as a replacement for free which arrived in just 6 days :) which proves they can get them out on time when they want to.

[@saramcfries9098]

I love how she cares about her viewers knowing some subjects are triggering or unsettling for some and puts disclaimers up

[@suleymasantizo3003]

I can’t believe she was murdered! At first when I saw her picture but then I’m like “hey! That’s the girl from waitress”. I didn’t know about this case. Thanks for sharing!!

[@brittany9233]

Girl you tell the victims story so faithfully and with so much honor and respect that for the first 20 minutes I forgot we were talking about an eventual murder, and when I realized my folly I got so sad. Compliments to your storytelling but damn! 😫💕

[@薄雾-q8i]

Adrienne was so gorgeous and talented, I hope she’s resting easy now. :((

[@skreetskree4855]

If only she couldh've seen that Waitress would become one of the classics... It's so sad

[@issypacanins6250]

As a small correction, waitress has 3 waitresses. Miranda played one of the secondary waitresses and Joe played their love interest. The main pregnant waitress that represented Adrienne is a different waitress

[@elderflower2133]

I recognised the name Adrienne Shelly when you started this video and had to google it only to realise that she wrote and directed Waitress!!! Such a funny, heartwarming film and so subversive for it’s time. She was such a talent and clearly a brilliant mother. Who knows what possibilities were taken away from her because of one man.

[@luciddreamer4938]

Actually Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter split up in 2014 and never married, but her and Johnny Depp are still his Muses

[@cheekyvimto610]

I was looking for someone to point that out!!! even though Helena B Carter and Tim Burton are not together anymore, everyone always related Tim Burton film with her and Johnny Depp!! :D

[@BowsAndBunnies.x3]

I love the new intro!! Giving a little sneak peek into the case! LOVE IT! and you look gorgeous as always ❤️

[@racheld23biscuitsmom42]

I remember Adrienne Shelly’s work and she was a true talent. She also had a very unique way about her.. it’s hard to describe but she stood out from the rest. Her death was beyond tragic and I’m glad she was memorialized in her work. I highly recommend Waitress, as well.

[@fallenangel8833]

I love how if you search her on KZbin her husband andy has a channel that shows all the projects and musicals ect that have been done in her honor ❤️ its sad her case was truly heartbreaking she was amazing and she worked her behind off to get where she was 🙁 I'm so glad they got her killer and that her beautiful family is doing okay and they still keep her alive by doing all they do I bet her little girl is so so proud of everything her mommy had accomplished and still inspires even after her passing.

[@LadyDee_09]

This breaks my heart. I actually went to a theater to see this movie in 2007 on a date night. I fell in love with it instantly. Rest in peace love.

[@shelbyk7229]

He was "just tying to talk" after popping out of hiding in the staircase.... how many other men just wanna talk? Scary.

[@briannajones6003]

As much as I love Eleanor’s make up and how talented she is at applying it, I cannot get over how naturally beautiful she is! Girl you are absolutely stunning. ❤️

[@Lollypop85]

Eleanor, I love your delivery…. Thank you for always keeping in mind that these are real people and you don’t seem to be desensitized by “true crime “ . Your empathy is so genuine, and you have such a positive aura about you 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@bunnybearme]

Thanks for covering Adrienne's case, Eleanor! I loved Waitress. I wouldn't have known about her murder if I hadn't seen your video. I've seen a lot of true crime videos/documentaries but have never come across her case before. So, thank you again!

[@maryjohnson7267]

Thank you so much for covering this story. Waitress has been near and dear to my heart from the first time I saw it. And Adrienne is forever in the heart of the fans that have come from the Broadway show. Thank you again for the respect you show the victims.

[@lucasfamily6917]

Please can you cover the Lynette White or Karen Price murders in Cardiff, no one has covered them and you would do it justice. Thanks Eleanor 🥰

[@jenlobbins4952]

yesss she definitely would be BEST at covering these cases

[@aleksandralempart8305]

When did those happen?

[@lucasfamily6917]

@@aleksandralempart8305 Lynette was murdered on Valentine’s Day 1988 and Karen went missing in 1981 aged 15, don’t want to give any spoilers.

[@xAmerhax]

wow I live here and have never heard of these. would love more from wales

[@lucasfamily6917]

@@xAmerhax I’d love for Eleanor to cover it, so you can hear all about it. Lynnette’s murder was a massive case in Cardiff that went on for years. Don’t want to spoilt it for you, but it lead to one of Britain’s biggest police corruption in British history. I’d also love to hear more cases from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@shayleehughes24]

Eleanor always comes in with the perfect timing, I’m bored at work looking for something watch and boom❤️ Love you !

[@irenedoukas6831]

Lol same

[@lizjane11]

Same! Working from home has its perks 🙌🏻

[@swilson5320]

Her and 'that chapter' uploaded at the same hour

[@tonyahinrichs8828]

Yes. I just started a job where I can listen to headphones at work. Haven't gotten around to downloading a podcast thing. I just listen to KZbin true crime. Anyway love being able to listen at work!

[@MeHoyMinoy-cv3ps]

Imagine being able to watch stuff at work 😫

[@777blazek]

You did very well at telling her story. Clear, calm& on point. You kept me invested the entire time.

[@JulieAiken]

I can't believe I had never heard this story before! Thank you for a great video about this horribly evil and tragic murder. You did an excellent job with it, as usual.

[@avg0096]

the saddest part of this was hearing that toxic gossip train lady played her character in the musical shaking my smh

[@strangetimez]

Adrienne said in the interview for that movie the Waitress..."its a love letter to my baby" 😞 crushed me to bits !!

[@flazada]

I remember when I first heard about this story. Just so awful. She was such a light in the world. I've never heard anyone say a ill word about her. Just pure tragedy.

[@marmalademol]

I’m sorry this isn’t about the case but I am so constantly amazed at how beautiful Eleanor looks with minimal makeup. She is such a natural beauty!

[@meganbarnes4488]

She is soooo naturally pretty omg

[@angelmay5808]

She does AMAZING makeup, but... I also think she's just gorgeous without makeup as well. Plus it makes me feel good that women are starting to show themselves publicly with little or no makeup, coz that's what I do. Sometimes I'll do elaborate eye makeup but a lot of the time I'm comfortable with nothing on my face or with just false lashes. I'm really thankful for influencers showing us it's ok not to have a full face of makeup. 💚💗💚

[@brittianshae1255]

Thanks, for sharing Adrienne's story, Eleanor! I love how much you research and educate your audience! RIP Adrienne. 🖤

[@itschiadria3247]

I teared up knowing how she fought for her passion and it's really heartbreaking that she didn't live long enough to see how far her work went

[@MDev1997]

I've been a huge fan of Waitress the musical and, as a Criminal Justice major and a true crime fan, I'm floored that I wasn't aware of the background story behind the creator of the original movie. Such a tragic case

[@armybratsk1535]

I’m so happy you’re covering this story. Waitress is such an important film and musical that got me through an extremely toxic relationship I was in

[@chayahlauwerends]

You know they love her when they made a WHOLE MUSICAL in her memory, and i'm happy they did cus one of my favorite songs came from it

[@iSAFAEable]

as soon as you said “waitress” i got a wave of goosebumps because i recognize the title from joe sugg’s participation in the musical!!! it made me cry how she created a masterpiece and didn’t even get to witness the results of her hard work💔

[@andreapoulieva6717]

Oh Eleanor, I'm so happy you're talking about Adrienne Shelly ❤ I grew up idolizing her and Hal Hartley, who to this day is one of my favorite directors. She is so radiant, so beautiful, so real, raw and intimate in his movies, there's no one quite like her. It broke my heart was she was found dead (I was 20), especially because her daughter was so young and would never get to truly know her mom, apart from her as an artist. Now that I have my own daughters, it makes me even sadder. Adrienne Shelly was such a special light shining on this earth. If you haven't, I urge you all to watch all the movies she stared in, and above all the ones directed by Hal Hartley. You'll thank me later. Her death is so...senseless. so brutal and unnecessary. It must have been so terrifying. I can't imagine being attacked, fighting for your life and knowing that you could, imminently, and for no reason, be riped forever from your loved ones, from your life. That man...insisting he "wasn't a bad person". I don't have enough words. If you don't want someone to have to call the cops on your ass, how about you try and not rob or assault or murder anyone.

[@laceyshaine8609]

I might’ve missed something but my question is how did he still have scratches on his face when he was arrested months later?

[@Autumnpearly]

Good catch!! I wonder!!

[@donnaroberts8358]

I wondered this! Just had a Google and it looks like he was arrested 5 days later. Not months afterwards.

[@lizajane2971]

She just made it sound like a really long time

[@justoneperson4019]

I was wondering the same thing. The way it was told it sounded like a long time had passed, especially because she said the husband didn't enter the apartment for months to not contaminate it or something like that.

[@shenoyrichards3640]

I love how you tell these story your blushing like she's telling her story through u and i respect that...keep up the good work💗🎉🎊

[@tlivia7837]

Eleanor: “it started out like any other day” Me: “oh shiiiiiiiiit”

[@rainbow.rivers]

"Adrienne wrote a movie called Waitress to talk about her pregnancy" my theater kid self: LIKE THE MUSICAL WAITRESS?! I still cannot get over it WHAT

[@AmberWilliams]

waitress is one of my favorite musicals of all time, its insane to know the story behind it now

[@AMF036]

I was JUST looking for something to listen to while I cleaned the house and this video notification popped up! I’ve never clicked so fast!

[@bluemarshmallow6872]

Same

[@lilyanna7797]

Same 😂 dishes are always done to Eleanor

[@tuesday6928]

@@lilyanna7797 lmao yessss😂

[@hayleygee4582]

Eleanor you are such a beautiful person and tell these cases so sensitively. Please can you cover Alice Ruggles. Such an important case.

[@joancrawford1146]

I always wanted kids but I wanted them in a vanity way. It wasn’t until my friends children started getting older I came to realize what a huge responsibility it is to create a good human. Society is not honest with us about how difficult pregnancy and parenting is. At 44 I am thankful I didn’t have children and love my child free life. I’m thankful that Adrienne was able to provide a real depiction of reality for pregnant women. Rest In Peace Adrienne!

[@dandilion8567]

I remember watching waitress at a very young age and thinking to myself how relatable all of the characters are and how real the movie was. How much her character Dawn was like me. it is one of my favorite movies in the whole world and I just cannot believe that she is the one that made it happen. I feel so connected to her in a way that I didn't know I could. Im gonna watch it when I can stop crying.

[@seee1402]

It's so sad I can't believe such a young guy could do that . Whenever I see a young kid like him I never feel afraid but now I know I can't be that naive

[@j0llyl257]

The dramatic intro was really well done got me excited to watch this

[@mmps18]

I remember when this happened!! Adrienne was so good in Waitress. Poor woman :(

[@catmandoozie1]

It is one of my favorite movies.

[@chypearce8457]

Currently 6 months pregnant and it is the worst thing ever. My skins is more broke out than ever (evan as a teenager it wasn't nearly as bad) back pain, stretch marks, family fighting about who's getting what for baby, who's planning baby shower, saving money, needing a new car, new home, all in just under 9 months

[@sunnyshayv]

so glad the husband didn’t let her story die. thank you for sharing!

[@jocelynn.farias]

my teacher knows i love true crime stories- and she doesn’t like them because they’re “scary,” but i’ve been talking to her ab your channel and some of the cases you’ve covered- and i feel like she’s getting more into it