The Chilling Case of Clifford Burns

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00:00 Intro
02:09 Lake Luzerne
03:11 The History of Patricia Curran & Clifford Burns
05:18 Childhood Trauma
07:05 Christalin
08:20 New beginnings, to worsening conditions
10:48 Christmas, 2013
15:01 INTERROGATION FOOTAGE
18:30 Findings & Aftermath
20:59 Reflecting on Clifford
21:55 Remembering Patricia
22:34 Outro
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[@MrDaveFisher]

I’m 73 years old, at the age of just 16 months my father stamped on me leaving my rib cage permanently deformed, then left us all, never to seen be by me again. Understandably I hated that man. I spent my whole life ensuring that I was nothing like my father. My beautiful daughters call me the best Dad in the world (blush)!

[@FelineBlue]

As someone who has an abusive father I want to thank you for making the effort to break the cycle of abuse. I am so glad you made the decision to be a better man and father than him. Your daughters can live happy, healthy lives because of that decision. ❤️

[@Mia_____________]

I'm so sorry that happened to you. Stamping on a baby, and just when you thought human behaviour couldn't get any lower. I'm glad your daughters love and appreciate you.

[@laulau194]

I'm sorry that happened to you, and major kudos for breaking the cycle.

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

I'm really sorry to hear that Dave, honestly I can't even imagine someone doing that. Hearing this I have a lot of respect for you! You're a hundred times more of a man than your father ever could be, and your daughters are probably very right about you!

[@okeydokey3120]

Thank you, Dave Fisher. My own dad was terribly abused and neglected by his parents. He chose to be different, too. As a daughter of a real man, thank you. 😊

[@ambrabridges2161]

If he acted like that in front of police officers, imagine the hell he put his family through behind closed doors. I hope he rots in prison!

[@cassiem3893]

My thoughts exactly! 😳

[@k.morningstar7983]

"...and being irish" ah, yes, a truly terminal state of being

[@Workrategetschingy]

Exactly plus he’s hand was cuffed to the table and he was literally almost flipping the table over, must’ve being scary for the girls living with that thing

[@miaknig3130]

But it wasn't his fault! It was Patricia's, her attorney, Ted Backus, his country, Irish blood, aaaaaannnd God. He is like a little, raging, cartoon rat w a nasal rat voice: I can't take it no maw 🐀

[@terryvarta9306]

No, he was trying to act nuts for the camera

[@allie5]

I watched the JCS episode on this case. There’s a brilliant clip where he loses it and flips a chair. The detective just stands there and let’s him rant and then tells him to tidy up the mess he’s made! And like the true coward he is he just ducks his head and tidied it up! It’s like a toddler being reprimanded by his mother! 😂

[@fictionfan3699]

I saw that one two. Learning about the full context is something else.

[@jimmyelkordy3752]

Jcs?

[@jimmyelkordy3752]

Jcs?

[@allie5]

@@jimmyelkordy3752 yep, a KZbin channel called JCS criminal psychology. One of the early groundbreaking channels doing psychological in-depth analysis of crime/interrogation scenes. Brilliant channel! I’m not sure how to link it here for you but easy to search.

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

​@@fictionfan3699 Yeah. Stunted emotions huh

[@nataliepavlovec1616]

“So unfortunately, Clifford was always a piece of shit.” I laughed so hard. 😂 Your videos are great!

[@toonlink5399]

I laughed pretty hard at that part too!

[@pie-eyes]

Same!! 😄

[@playnicechannel]

Word 👍👍🤮

[@Gen-X-Memories]

That was pretty funny.

[@elliesharp401]

“So unfortunately Clifford was always a piece of shit” Said so eloquently and to the point you threw me off guard. Love your content!

[@thegratefulbaker]

hahahhahhahahahahahahah i had to play it back 3 times cause it was so funny

[@siege824s8]

Also a massive racist Adrian cut off the part were Clifford was btchin about the wellfare system

[@dollinterrupted]

@@Die-Angst lol practice what you preach maybe instead

[@kayb8211]

I appreciate the dry humour too 😄 never goes unnoticed!

[@kayb8211]

@@Die-Angst One can be eloquent and crass at the same time. This guy WAS a pos and it's ok to say so in this instance 😄

[@shondapiatt5564]

I can only imagine how terrifying Clifford’s anger had been for his wife and kids. The video alone was hard to watch, I would never want to be in the same room with him.

[@anfearaerach]

Yeah I had fights like that with my dad and I had to put the volume down because it triggered a response I'd rather not feel in me pff

[@tillyjames5180]

Scared the shit outta me. He's danger and straight up sycopath. I hope he never sees his kids again.

[@LC05]

I was listening to this while working and that part of the video made me jump out of my chair. Thankfully, I was working from home so I didn't have to explain the reaction to anyone.

[@michellementh9651]

The video was definitely horrifying.

[@michellementh9651]

@@anfearaerach I'm so sorry you went through that. Hugs 🤗

[@ms.krueger2660]

My Dad had a bad abusive father that left when he was small. He remembered the abuse. His Mom was not a nice person either. She was verbally abusive. He left home as fast as he could. -. My Dad was a kind, gentle, wonderful man, husband and father. ❤️ You make your own choices. People need to stop blaming their parents for the bad things they do.

[@Sonnenanbeterin1991]

They have an Influence you cant denie .. sometimes its sadly Not that easy

[@buruzn09]

It depends what you learn from your parents. If you learn “this is how it works,” then that’s a tough cycle to break. If you learn “that’s not what I want my life to be,” then things are likely to turn out better. Why some learn different things from the same or similar situations is not something we can really know. Ultimately our choices are our own responsibility though. You’re right about that.

[@RosieWilliamOlivia]

@@Sonnenanbeterin1991 you can learn who you do and don't want to be. A bad example is still an example that you can learn from. There's never a good excuse to follow in the footsteps of someone disgusting.

[@bulouvusonawalowalo1711]

Thank you Ms Krueger. Love your comment. 🇫🇯

[@scorpiokhaleesi]

And People need to stop downplaying the effects Parents have on their children. By no means is this man's parents a reason or excuse for him to kill because it isn't but this is not just some man who literally had everything handed to him. This hate is and was taught to him. That anger was made in him....that came from his childhood and upbringing. Where HE is accouintable is the fact that HE and only HE chose to take a life and hurt others.

[@JayCee-hw4zc]

" and despite seeing himself as one, Clifford wasn't much of a real man" so true. Love your take on things!!!

[@damonboughton5177]

The interrogation footage after his arrest is a fucking trip, feel so bad for his family for having to put up with a loose cannon like him

[@christophernoneya4635]

The majority of that wasnt even an interrogation, if i recall he was waiting for the interrogator to arrive and the officer there was just monitoring him meanwhile he's having a full on breakdown

[@ggg156.1]

Jcs. Did a video of this dude....but it's deleted for some reason....

[@joyful7670]

@@ggg156.1 no!

[@damonboughton5177]

@@ggg156.1 I believe it was some youtube content strike bullshit if I remember rightly

[@damonboughton5177]

@@KatherineLaura6564 While that is true, I don't think anything can justify being pissed enough to stab your ex to death and slash up one of your daughters. That and he was a provable piece of shit that didn't really deserve custody of any of his kids.

[@JaYoeNation]

I really like your use of the blackout screens and dramatic pauses. It gives you time to think about an impactful moment. In the days of jump cuts and TikTok… it’s rare but appreciated.

[@kayb8211]

Agreed!

[@nikitadonley5990]

This! I was watching some older episodes and found myself really appreciating the cuts and pauses.

[@curiousandcreativewithwand8515]

Yes it is.

[@shirubiaaviles7167]

Couldn’t agree more!! Makes the story feel more like well… a story vs a news re cap of some story. Editing is an art after all! Thanks Adrian! 🤘

[@Sarah-zq6tp]

He’s so respectful of all the victims and family members!

[@lostnatlantic354]

the way he said 'clifford was always a piece of sh*t' so unfazed is just iconic

[@desiertoscacti5388]

Imagine being helpless in a room with this man. He is just incredibly frightening, but making it all about himself actually. Huge POS. RIP Patricia,condolences to her family and friends.Thank you for the upload.

[@hemanthemighty6523]

This story personally upsets me. My grandfather abused my father, and in turn my father abused me and my brother horribly, and in turn my brother both abused and r**ed me. Getting beaten up and abused doesn't mean you should keep the line going, it means you need to learn the mistakes of your predecessors and break the cycle as I did. This is the story of a weak father, who had to shoot his wife and created a weak son in turn. Please do not continue the cycle of hatred but instead end it and be the change nobody was willing to be.

[@Louis-si4ci]

Well said. I admire your honesty and bravery. Keep up breaking the wheel!!! I wish you every success xxx

[@antisocialal4799]

I agree, but I don’t believe you need to end the bloodline to end the cycle.

[@beautifulsurprise9424]

I am so very sorry that happened to you. The good thing is that you’re smart enough and strong enough to break the cycle of violence and abuse so that it won’t continue to be pushed down the line. Bless you.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

Very sorry that it happened to you but I totally agree that the bad cycles of abuse needs to stop. Just because anyone is abused does not mean that they should do it to others, especially their loved ones.

[@ruthless8411]

@Heman TheMighty I completely agree. My story was not as hard as yours and I'm sorry for what you suffered through. Some of us are tempered in the fire and come out stronger and able to stop the pattern of destruction

[@lancepowers6337]

a man destroyed by his own rage. I like how he kept trying to intimidate the sheriffs and it didnt work at all

[@socialmedia2674]

Too bad the sheriff didn't scream at him like he was, that would have fucked him up more.

[@einienj3281]

He thought he looked like a badass, he looks like a pathetic crybaby..

[@Mia_____________]

Why aren't men taught that acting like that is laughable? As you said, he destroyed himself.

[@dollinterrupted]

@@Mia_____________ these are the same men who refer to women as ‘over emotional’ lmaooo

[@veganvomit1845]

Those officers have seen harder men than that at the local bar his intimidation tactics were laughable

[@Starfirahs]

That man's anger is horrifying. Just watching that short bit of that interview made me jump quite a few times, I don't know how you watched 5 hours of that 🤯 We all appreciate you and the time you take to make these videos, always well made! 😇💕

[@ginaharden2111]

Thank you, Adrian, for watching the 5 hour interrogation and only giving us the section showing his personality and frightening physicality (sic). I think this may be the most violent behavior during interrogation that I have seen - he is one scary man!

[@chocolatechips.]

I feel so bad for daughters, especially the one that had to make the 911 call.

[@blc28x]

I never cry during this content, but i cant go back and unhear her voice on the 911 call…and i sobbed. That poor child, the whole family, and even the father who killed his wife, just like he knew his father killed HIS mother. None of this is redeemable. So sad…

[@belladonnahigh9206]

@@blc28x me too, I also remember this from JCS. A maniac. Just like the one that can end my life tomorrow. I hope to see another Coffee Crime video, but with Iskanders not even 500 km away I... I just hope to see you guys again. Depression for 16 years, followed by this now. If Warsaw's nuked I wish y'all a good life, something I never got to experience.

[@leagueaddict8357]

Why for her specifically? sure she is in pain but she gets to live through it

[@chocolatechips.]

@@leagueaddict8357 She witnessed her mom getting murdered and her older sister getting attacked while trying to get help, risking her own life as well. That's not something you'll get over 😅

[@leagueaddict8357]

@@chocolatechips. Dying is something you won't get over either so not sure why you would feel any worst for her as for her sister or mom Imagine how it must've been for them.

[@SpydersByte]

that was the most terrifying 911 call that I've ever heard. I can't even imagine what living through that must be like and how badly it must scar you.

[@herbthompson8937]

Maybe top 20

[@Tom_Lube]

Seriously what the fuck. I've heard lots of 911 calls and that's easily one of the most chaotic and horrifying I've ever heard.

[@Kanyeschnepp]

Gave me the chills, absolutely horrible. :(

[@FingerinUrDaughter]

the operator probably thought it was a prank and kept asking stupid fucking questions for 5 minutes like they usually do when this shit happens.

[@Nails_19]

that 911 fucked with me, omg, hurt me to my core....

[@RTRyles]

The thing that bothers me the most about this case is his charge. This was not second degree murder. This was not a crime of passion. It was definitely premeditated and was definitely first degree murder. He obviously planned this based off that text his sent. And the movement of the money in his Will means their was further planning, as if he expected capital punishment. This dude got off a increased sentence for reasons I can’t even comprehend when everything was stacked against him.

[@esotericoctopus]

What, you don’t walk around with a ski mask and hunting knife? /s Seriously, wtf with this verdict

[@GameChanger-rg3xb]

I feel the same way, but, he is a white supremacist. That has pull. Ask Trump's dumb-a**¡

[@Macephtopheles]

As insane as it seems, I can understand it. Obviously the text, arriving with the knife/mask, etc all show premeditation but it's also pretty clear that he was a few sandwiches short of a picnic. Based on the evidence of the interrogation footage, you'd have to imagine that (if charged with 1st degree murder) it'd be relatively easy for his defence to argue that he wasn't in the right frame of mind to be able to consciously plan it. They'd only need to show reasonable doubt that he lacked the coherency to plan it for him to walk. 2nd degree removed that chance.

[@thegame7134]

I just want to start by saying I’ve been reading the stories in these comments and you’ve all got me in tears. I am so sorry for the things that happened to all of you. None of you deserved any of it and you are all strong and loved. Do not ever forget that. So for me, my father was very abusive to my mom and even me as a child but he cut himself out of my life around the age of 5 when he ended up in jail for viciously assaulting his new gf. I guess we were kinda lucky there. My mom ended up becoming very abusive towards me is started with spankings and escalated from there. I’ve had this woman smash through my door and tv with a golf club she then swung for my legs with, anyways I left home for good at 19 and had a very strained relationship with her. My grandma passed and I let my mom back in and the physical abuse was replaced with verbal abuse, so I distanced myself again and then in the past couple years she had been showing signs of change but then Christmas this year happened. She came around Christmas and gave my kids presents and one of my children was recently diagnosed as autistic and does not understand social cues so didn’t say thank you and she called him “ungrateful and rude”and I calmly asked her “seriously?” And she raised her voice at me in my own home in front of my children and I saw them sitting there with a look I know all too well, afraid of the woman yelling in their usually pretty quiet home. My children are all in a young age (5-6) 2 of them are not biologically mine but their “father” took off on them and has personally told me they are my responsibility and as stressful as it can be the thought of laying my hands on them has never crossed my mind. I will never understand why. After she did that I told her how I’ve been feeling for years in a respectful and mature manner, without insulting her and basically told her where to go and how fast to get there. I like many of you am doing my best to break the cycle. I never want to see that look on my children’s faces again.

[@AthyDuGard]

Thank for sharing your story, Matt. I’m sorry you had to endure that. I hope you have found some loving chosen family. Do they have Adopt A Grandparent programs where you live? If your kids are interested in visiting nursing homes and volunteering there are so many lonely folk out there without family. I used to do it in my youth and took my son along to do the same. Whether it’s taking a pet into visit or playing piano or reading to them. Anyway, just a thought. Hope you’re well 🙂

[@thegame7134]

@@AthyDuGard I’m doing well, I’ve set something up so that she can still see my daughter through the mother, they live close to each other. As for grandparents my significant others family has accepted her with open arms and immediately took her in. Everything is fine, thank you for your comment. I really appreciate the time you took to write it. Hope you’re doing good as well. 😀

[@inderdhak7604]

Well done for getting rid of her, you gave her many chances. Enjoy your peace 😊

[@JamesJoyce871]

Hello Matt. I'm sorry you had to endure such a horrible situation. I can only admire your enormous strength and perseverance. I hope good things come your way.

[@alittlebindi25]

Someone once told me that the worst abuse and most number of suicides is around Christmas time. It's sadly not fun family time for everyone :( Please stay safe everyone.

[@lady_k5588]

I remember seeing this on JCS, and was just FLOORED at how he acted during his interrogation. (That poor computer!) Thank you for providing much needed background to this case! Coffehouse Crime is the GOAT

[@fifrosqui5764]

What does GOAT mean?

[@AnnieD812]

@@fifrosqui5764 Greatest Of All Time 😊

[@leemannino9347]

@@fifrosqui5764 it stands for the “Greatest of all time” :)

[@fifrosqui5764]

@@leemannino9347 Oh I see thanks you very much! I see people say goat, but I not understand why they call someone animal. This make sense now, thank you 😅

[@fifrosqui5764]

@@AnnieD812 Thank you for explaining! 😊

[@MuseVT]

“-shortly after release, that is when he met Patricia. So unfortunately, he’s always been a piece of shit.” 💀 I love the level of professional animosity for the horrible people in these cases.

[@briarrileysemenguzzler9198]

Yeah it sounds so professional 🙄

[@MuseVT]

@@briarrileysemenguzzler9198 In his line of work, yeah this is pretty professionally worded 🤷‍♀️ No one said you have to agree with me, you’re welcome to downvote and move on without the sarcasm

[@morgonerlenstar]

Yes, that was well put sarcasm and it gave me a bit of a smile. It was needed in this horrendous story

[@nthabix]

I even thought that I misheard him because of how formally he said it 😂

[@MuseVT]

@mVP He talks about murderers on a weekly basis. Boiling it down to “he’s a KZbinr” puts him in the same category as Roblox gameplay and comedy skits. It’s not that simple anymore, Barbara.

[@neverfeartruth6460]

As a Father of 3 daughters myself, when I heard that 911 call from the daughter, my heart sank and I put my head into my hands! Senseless and downright sad! What a piece of garbage and definitely NOT a Father in my books!

[@MothicalBeast]

The 911 call threw me into a panic attack as the girl sounded just like my daughter. I had to go check on her immediately and just make sure she was okay. I couldn’t calm down for a long time. I love the channel but this one was so painful

[@NinjaRed5000]

From what I recall from this case, one of Cliff's daughters started a petition to make sure he doesn't get parole. Knowing how much a lunatic Cliff is I highly doubt he will be paroled, but I will support her regardless.

[@actiongunner763]

You’d be surprised, especially if their legal system is anything like the us’s

[@NinjaRed5000]

@@actiongunner763 you know this took place in New York right?

[@89kilemal]

@@actiongunner763 Where did you think this was, Canada??

[@WILMA_]

@@89kilemal - LOL

[@chungawumba2637]

If it was Canada the dude would be on parole already

[@marycarter6134]

Regarding Clifford's interrogation behavior: a lot of killers claim they "blacked out" and don't remember anything, which is a load of horseshit. He was acting that way in order to try a temporary insanity defense. He had planned this, his texts to his daughter prove that. Acting like a raving lunatic during interrogation was one step in his plan.

[@Ichneumonxx]

of course it was an "accident"! He went there by foot, in full camo and a ski mask, holding a knife - as you do around Christmas.

[@somethingor]

His texts say it all! Mfer should have been charged with first degree! This system is so messed up.

[@alsmith9853]

Yep they also know that if they say "I don't remember" lots of judges and psychiatrists will think that they didn't mean it either. It's a way to minimise what they did

[@socialistsolidarity]

I was more concerned about that desktop falling off the table. 😱

[@foxxrider250r]

@@socialistsolidarity prolly billed him a few extra years for that POS

[@Nonyabsnss]

“I had to watch 5 hours of that, so… you’re welcome” 😂 But seriously, thank you for summarizing these cases with such detail. Amazing work!

[@f.marshall8268]

How is there even a possibility for parole in this case?

[@danielx555]

18:24 "After several minutes of sobbing, Clifford went straight back to ranting about Patricia, money, Ted Backus, and being Irish." This might be some of your finest writing yet!

[@asserehe5075]

What's even worse is that that's literally what happens lmao. That dude had no shame in his being!

[@Sauvrenn]

I read this comment at the exact moment he said that lol

[@teddycustumz3267]

The backus brothers rigged tha chahgez

[@Strype13]

Not sure why they settled on second-degree murder when they likely had a first-degree charge in the bag. Pretty hard to claim it wasn't premeditated when you wrote a will, brought a weapon, and wore a disguise.

[@marlas8218]

And sent that threatening text too!

[@twocyclediesel1280]

@ShoeUnited Yes, I think they go for 2nd if there’s the slightest possibility he could get out of the premeditated part. It’s a sure thing, 1st is a little risky.

[@siocas]

Exactly

[@SirCrocodileRP]

@ShoeUnited plus they can revisit the case prior to him getting out to charge him with first degree provided they get sufficient evidence

[@ninapillsbury8799]

Eh, the will and gun can easily be explained. He may have been planning to end his own life. He could have bought the gun for protection, and the will was a precaution incase something happened. The Disguise is a little more difficult to talk away, but I'm sure something could be conjured up. And the rant can be used to take away the confidence that it was "premeditated" which it obviously was, but they can pull the mental health card and say he wasn't in the right state of mind when committing the crime so he didn't really know what he was doing.

[@ash.r9k]

This is why it's so important to understand your own psychology and trauma and how it carries into relationships. Understanding why you only attract abusers is something nobody is teaching them

[@helenagackowska8398]

100%

[@jerimiller5651]

Sorry but my mom taught me. She bragged how "Your Dads never hit me." No- cause us girls were getting punched in the face daily. Why? Never knew. But I believed my mom lobed me- so if it wasn't my fault- she would've stopped him right? She felt differently when we were all on our own. Although she had bought him 2 garages and ALL the other stuff- he rarely worked. She retired, they were still together-her Gem. What she didn't know is they issued two checks for her retirement. Half for him-half for her. He would whistle and skip to the mail box.

[@bigfoot131]

The 911 call gave me chills with goosebumps all over! I honestly felt her fear!! 🙏🏾

[@zacheray]

I used to behave like Clifford but at 19 or 20 recognized how I was destroying everyone around me and myself and from that day forward tried to figure out how to correct myself

[@not.the.beti.b]

Proud of you! I am happy that you turned your life around. Be safe, be happy 🤗

[@donnasulja6038]

That’s wonderful, I hope you’re so proud of yourself. Now all the people you come in to contact with will benefit from you and a healthy snowball continues. Love this!

[@liliareynero3332]

You were a boy then you became a man.

[@etherealmeals]

Amazing when people use their power to transform things. I am so happy for you that you allowed God's grace in you to prevail and transform your life. More blessings to a better future. YOU SRE POWERFUL BEYOND MEASURE IN SHAPING YOUR DESTINY. BE BLESSED WITH HEALTH WEALTH AND JOY..

[@etherealmeals]

A lot of people think like Clifford. IT IS EASIER TO BLAME OTHERS, CIRCUMSTANCES AND SITUATIONS INSTEAD OF TAKING RESPONSIBILITY. we cant control how others would react but we can control ourselves. MORE BLESSINGS TO PEOLE WHO USE THEIR god given power to transform and shape their destiny. as a man thinks, so is he, the Bible said, si it is important that we fill our thoughts with excellent thoughts as said in Philippians 4:6-8. WHEN WE THINK THAT WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR DESTINY THEN WE TAKE MORE CHARGE OF OUR ACTIONS AND THOUGHTS. we are children of God and by His grace we have the power to make righteous choices and judgments. CLIFFORD WAS AN UNGRATEFUL PERSON WHO FOCUSES ON HIS LACK INSTEAD OF WHAT HE HAS, A WIFE WHO LOVES AND WANTS THE BEST FOR him and lovly daighters. Had he been grateful, he would have had it all.

[@dracocaelestis6370]

how surprising that nobody wanted to help clifford, he looked like such a sweetheart in that interrogation 😳 imagine spending years of your life with a grown man that throws tantrums like that 😳

[@okay1582]

"Nobody wanted to help" is definitely bull- his ex was described as a fixer who tried seeing the best in people which is supposedly why she stuck with him for so long. He was just blaming everyone and finding excuses to be a self-centered pos with anger issues

[@giovanna722]

@@okay1582 I think the comment was meant to be sarcastic.

[@snowforest6487]

Yeah the man all wmen want till they realise they should have chose the guy who opened the doors

[@pollypockets508]

@@snowforest6487 Maybe they don't want to date you because you think all women make the same choices. Also that you think that this story is about your dumb ass. 😒

[@rachelgreen4036]

@@snowforest6487 What you don't understand is that with a lot of these cases the men/women that abuse start out as the 'nice' ones that the woman/man originally wanted. And youll see in these cases of coffeehouse crime that a lot of people gave the 'nice guy'/ girl a chance, just to end up dead.

[@janinelemonides3705]

Domestic abusers both physical and emotional always blame anyone or anything else! Their narcissistic, self-inflated ego believes they are above others and so therefore not at fault!. My heart goes out to those girls and hope they are able to live some sort of happy, fulfilling life after this monster tore their mother from them

[@TheCardSwap]

"I had to watch five hours of that. You're welcome" - you sir, are amazing at what you do.

[@OfficialFloydboy]

Bro you’re spending countless hours putting together these stories and I’m sure many of them are triggering. Make sure you’re looking after yourself and taking a mental break when you need to. Thanks for putting these stories together.

[@spa-peggymeatballs4861]

Agreed. I often wonder if this takes a toll on the creator.

[@garygagnon4637]

Great for you for thinking of his well being. There is so much violence and hate in this world that can definitely take a toll on anyone

[@TeexMack]

So true, I often have to take a break just learning of these horrific stories

[@AliceA333]

What a rare & altruistic thought, the importance of mental health usually gets ignored. Chase from "The Behavior Panel" was in such a bad place after watching "Diane Downs" interviewed, he had to watch a ton of puppy videos

[@herbthompson8937]

Triggering smh. Grow up

[@kellytat2190]

The interrogation footage was a clear sign of how unstable and psychopathic he was. I can only imagine how horrifying it must've been to have to deal with that living in your house.

[@Nah_Bohdi]

You're blind. You cannot see the horrors you promote. Good men turn to monsters because of people like you. You're responsible.

[@nicholasc.5944]

he was not psychopathic just a bad emotionally unstable person, dont get me wrong am not defending him, psychopaths when they choose to live a life of evil will typically deal far more damage than this guy ever did they can be very cold calculating and the nicest people you know(superficial charm), they also tend to have higher than average intelligence, can exhibit remarkable forethought and patience towards their goal, basically your average "evil genius" type in a cartoon is what a psychopath is, so yea, know the difference for your own safety

[@NoodlesWithLipstick]

@@Nah_Bohdi aw baby want a bottle? Goo goo gaa gaa?

[@dingleberry9357]

It was an act.

[@Canadian_Hospitality]

@@Nah_Bohdi Are you responding to the OP or someone else?

[@brycewhite727]

You have officially become my favorite true crime channel. You do such an amazing job explaining everything. And these are cases I haven't actually heard of before. Keep up the amazing work!

[@jeanphiri6151]

My Father is this man. In his "moments" he writes wills, signing the house in my sisters names and I. He blames Mum and us for his actions. Keeps talking his way back into mum's life I fear for her life and my sisters. I had to move out. I'm struggling being jobless and all but rather be alive.

[@JaYoeNation]

Imagine being in a jail cell with that guy…… sheesh.

[@einienj3281]

I would remove myself from this realm, for good..

[@veganvomit1845]

I doubt he acts this way in prison and if he does I imagine he wont last long

[@kayb8211]

That's what I'm like in the morning before coffee. Full on Hulk.

[@_______unknown_______]

@@veganvomit1845 if he can act pscho infront of armed officers i assume i honesly think this mad man has no fears lol

[@DodongoManoof]

@@einienj3281 yeah id have to leave this realm too, no chance id last more than 1 hour

[@whatsthat2486]

God. That 911 call is absolutely chilling. That poor baby, gave me goosebumps

[@Brazilxraina]

I love how the narrator narrates these stories 🙂your time spent on the preparation for “Coffee House Crimes” is, and will continue to be immensely appreciated !

[@donnawoobiebennett1624]

My thoughts and prayers go to that beautiful woman's children. The holidays must be so tough for them!!!! I'm sure their mother is watching over them!! I wish I could give them all big hugs!!🤗👃💕

[@ashleytyraisaacs]

This man had a terrible childhood and instead of growing from it, he gave his own biological children and their siblings the same trauma. What a horrible man

[@hannahsurbaugh9180]

That 911 call from the daughter was one of the most hair raising things I’ve ever heard. Poor poor things.

[@pliit2101]

Hey baby wan smd

[@lusmu1]

If you have time with the translations i suggest you should cover the case of Anneli Auer. Its truly one of the most bizarre case's here in Finland

[@tommymorgan4677]

I know the case and I agree, hi from sweden.

[@-rayn-4934]

17:49 the police officer casually sliding back the key board with his leg as this man child wails, I can't

[@Liberty_Bull]

The way he was acting in the interrogation reminds me alot of how my father would act during his rants against my mother and I when he thought someone had wronged him. It felt very familiar and I can only imagine the amount of abuse the entire family had been subjected to for years before ultimately being torn apart at the end of it all.

[@fc7307]

Just imagine how he acts with his helpless family when he can act like this in front of people who has the power to subdue him.

[@primadonna2819]

Yup. Reminded me of how my ex would scream at me and hit stuff around me. It was horrible.

[@puzzlechick163]

Yep, my dad was similar. You can tell he's someone who's used to scaring people into getting what he wants. He just rages and makes himself the victim at the same time until he breaks down everyone around him. It was anxiety-inducting to watch, but kind of satisfying to see him try over and over to intimidate the police with his usual abuse tactics and see them not flinch. You could see on his face how he thought they should be cowering, and was confused they were just casually pushing the computer back into place. Pathetic abusive trash.

[@divinetrouble66]

I am so sorry that you and your family went through that. I hope that you have found healing and are able to enjoy healthy relationships now. This was triggering as hell for me because my ex-husband acted exactly like this.

[@allylabar21]

Very sorry you went through that! Glad you are a better person. I to grew up with a drink dad who cerbally abiswd my mom and was always cheating on her. Then of course I get brainwashed into loving this abusiv man having 2 girls in the process.. it endet when he tried toshoot me in the face of our then 5 year old. I had her in counseling from day one. One in 4 children who have been raised in a violent home will become the abuser and that's what she did. It's been very hard but she is finally starting to be a beautiful young lady ans I couldn't be more proud of her.

[@missanthropy5687]

My step father terrorized our family for 5 years, ending in his attempt to take my mothers life. I have absolutely no idea what I'd do without my mom and my heart goes out to Megan, Harley, and Autumn.

[@garygagnon4637]

Sorry to hear about what you went through and I'm so happy that you're here now with us! Stay safe and strong

[@CasperInkyMagoo]

This video isn’t about you, but if you want to seek pity here I guess you do you.

[@TheExigency]

@@CasperInkyMagoo Talking about your own trauma on a video about someone going through a similar trauma is not seeking pity. You should try finding some compassion instead and grow up. People like you are why so many people are unhappy.

[@CasperInkyMagoo]

@@TheExigency no. no. This is look-at-me-ism. Sorry, but I don’t make the rules. Check the profile picture. Desperate for attention.

[@michellebarron1987]

Ugh this seems extremely common. I’m sorry for what you, I and millions of others have endured. Our world needs the Resurrection, the final judgement. Amen

[@shaekeeney319]

I actually watched the entire interrogation of this man, and he had truly lost his mind.

[@Urmum3469]

My dad was one of the first officers on the scene that night. He was already having a shitty day since his birthday is Christmas Eve so he was working it and then this happened. He really couldn’t do much so he prayed with autumn that night. He still talks about that night a bit.

[@TheSh4dowgale]

Thank you to the people who heard the commotion and came to help. You inadvertantly saved a girl's life.

[@birdie6359]

Everyone always talks about how wild the interrogation footage is (and I agree it’s honestly baffling and crazy) but I find it incredibly disturbing how his stepdaughter, Megan, witnessed him kill her mother and then _literally_ try to kill her as well. The complete horror she felt after accidentally ripping off the mask only to realize it was her own father makes me physically ill. Then during the interrogation he blamed his wife for not letting him see his kids, even though there was ample evidence showing his children wanted absolutely _NOTHING_ to do with him. God every time I see this case it always breaks my heart, because Megan effectively lost _both_ her parental figures. Parents are supposed to love and protect you no matter what. What Cliff did was _PURE_ evil… I really hope Megan is getting the therapy and psychological support she needs :(

[@Anonymous-54545]

talk about ptsd. that's just crazy.

[@pollypockets508]

This is why all therapy should be free.

[@rachelevans1622]

Megan was another mans daughter watch the 5 hour interrogation then you'll understand 😮

[@GODSOFFOOTBALLGOLD]

Dis demon needs to be put down

[@thingsthatfester2877]

I didn’t have as abusive of a father as Clifford, but my dad was still awful. Me and my siblings with belts, plastic cook utensils, and sometimes just his bare hand. I watched him choke my brother as well as verbally abuse and sometimes physically abuse my mother. He was a full scale narcissist and still is. I don’t have kids yet, but I swore to myself that I’m gonna be a better parent than my dad was to me. I never want my kid to go through what I went through.

[@ranran8934]

I'm sure you'll be a great parent.

[@thingsthatfester2877]

@@ranran8934 I hope so!

[@RosieWilliamOlivia]

Be the parent you wish they would have been for you! Set clear and safe boundaries that make sense. Explain things, kids are far more intelligent than most adults realize. Be compassionate with your children and yourself. Forgive, your children and yourself. Always say sorry when you're in the wrong, particularly if you don't want to. And, don't hit your kids or degrade them. You know better than most it doesn't build respect and it's never done from a place of love. Enjoy your children as individuals you've been blessed with guiding to adulthood, because that's what they are. Not your property or subjects to control. If you do those things you'll be a great parent ❤️ FYI it's extremely difficult to parent the opposite of what you know. If you need a time out so you can calm down rather than exploding, take one. Tell your kids they have done nothing wrong, you just need space, and you love them then give yourself the space you need. It's worth the effort to have happy kids who trust you and you all get on in your home rather than living in a war zone or a house of fear. Good luck!

[@EllePole]

I’d suggest getting some counselling before you do and even parenting classes (imagine if more people did these things)! Then again some people should not be parents. This guy was one. Best of luck to you ❤

[@debraghbrown3079]

Sounds like basic stuff tbh kids today arr completely out of control due to no rules and coincidences, I think those who took structural childhood complain while the ones who grow up with no care or was not cared about think its great until they spend majority time in prison .

[@clairelashaun4886]

The way you said, "He'd always been a piece of shyt"...spot on. 👏🏽👏🏽😡 This is so extremely sad and I pray those girls have received therapy and are living beautiful lives. Thank you for sharing this story. Although tragic, Patricia's life lives on through this and her daughters and family. 🙏🏽

[@Yosetime]

OMG! I had seen the Clifford interview on another channel that focused only on the interview, not the story behind it really. I was absolutely gobsmacked at the insanity and narcissism of Clifford. But now you're telling me the story from the beginning, focusing on the victim, and when you showed the Clifford interrogation I was shocked! I didn't realize this was the story behind the interview. I didn't know you were talking about the same man I had previously seen. Now it all makes sense. Well done Adrian! As usual.

[@nickyblue4866]

The JCS video?

[@sandraswan9008]

@@nickyblue4866 most likely

[@jdjackson7317]

Has there ever been a more “never leave your children alone for even a minute with this man” face in the history of the world?

[@Ruth78620]

No.

[@klong0001]

When you said, "I had to watch five hours of that. You're welcome." I was literally scrolling over the play bar to see if we'd have to hear any more of his rage rambling. THAN YOU ADRIENNE! Excellent content as usual.

[@steveobrien4130]

Wow... very sad the daughters had to see there father do the unspeakable. On a side note... 5 hours? Major props to you Adrian for each and every story you put out! I would like to see a video on what and how you go about putting these stories out here. I know how much goes into this kind of effort! Thank you!

[@sarathejapanesefrog]

I lived in Hadley which is the neighboring town from luzerne when this happened. I remember seeing the daughter who worked at a convenience store there with her arm wrapped up and wondered what happened. Then i heard about this and that she had been stabbed trying to save her mom. Sad story. Thank you for covering it.

[@bece00]

Thats terrible ): why isnt there funds available to victims of crimes. Not trying to say she cant work if she wants to of course! It just makes me sad to think people are thrown back into society after something so traumatizing.

[@Heyhunniesbuffytimmons8513]

That’s crazy how strong she was to go back to work after loosing her mother and her father and also being wounded! Strong young lady

[@socialmedia2674]

@@Heyhunniesbuffytimmons8513 When a father tries to kill you he's not your father any more.

[@Heyhunniesbuffytimmons8513]

@@socialmedia2674 that’s true but she still lost her parents at the same time and we can’t speak for her, we don’t know if she still talks to her sperm donor or not. Is that better for you, I should be rude and call him the sperm donor, I try to be respectful because idk if she will see this or not

[@socialmedia2674]

@@Heyhunniesbuffytimmons8513 You can be respectful if you want to but I am not going to respectful to him. A killer is a killer, whether he's your father or a complete stranger is irrelevant.

[@m.ccheddarbox874]

Omg I hate that dude.. I watch a good amount of the "interrogation" and it was really hard to get through. This is part of a bigger problem tho.. you get more jail time for selling weed then you do if you abuse another human. I watch a documentary about a man that kidnapped his wife drove her around in his semi truck for weeks. The whole time beating her into a bloody pulp, going the bathroom on her and raping her. The lawyer was worried he still wouldn't get jail time. It's hard enough for someone to get out of an abusive relationship and when the cops/courts wont protect you its a slap in the face.

[@mmhmm9271]

I agree with you about the weed thing, but I find the story about the woman being kidnapped, beaten and raped with the possibility of the offender not receiving jail time extremely difficult to believe. Do you have a link or something?

[@GaryPolitan]

But I got priorities, I don’t think weed should give you jail time, it should be given to everyone, even teens. There is nothing too bad from weed. It’s just a fun little substance 🙂

[@toxickaren6977]

Clifford seems like a man that has been mentally and physically abuse by his witch spouse, she most likely made him reach his breaking point and he just retaliated to the abuse.😕

[@renebleu8711]

@@GaryPolitan weed is trash.. shrooms should be legalized :)

[@johndiego5429]

@@GaryPolitan pretty ignorant view on weed. I started smoking at age 12, im 18 now and i have struggled alot with my addicition to it. I know many teens and young adults that got caught up in smoking daily aswell. Weed is not harmless at all.

[@jibbers2563]

I've watched a lot of your videos over the last couple weeks, and I love your content, but there was something about this one. During the interrogation footage I had to actually pause the video and do some reflecting on my own childhood. My dad would say and do some of those exact things; shaking the table, telling the officers to kill him, never admitting his own fault, always blaming others and, nearly word for word, scream "Strike me down God! Strike me fucking down!" Hearing those things from another person who just murdered someone, almost verbatim, really freaked me out. Now I wonder how many times in the past my life was in danger. I was like Patricia, always thinking 'my dad's crazy but he'd never kill someone.' Yet there were times when his rage got so intense that my mom felt it necessary to take us and leave the house for a day or two until he calmed down. Now I wonder, if we hadn't left in those instances, what could have happened to us? Could we have ended up like Patricia? I've suddenly never been more grateful that he doesn't know where I live and that I've been strict no-contact with him for almost two years now.

[@MrWarners14]

Hope you’re okay. So sorry that happened to you. Some parents are unforgivable scum.

[@matthewdaub]

I love the cop just kneed the keyboard back onto the desk

[@VideoGamingSociety]

I love how the police officers doesn't even flinch. This shows you how many times they've been put up to this kind of behavior, to the point it's normal occurrence to them. Respect!

[@Azoth742]

Like how the keyboard almost falls off the table and the cop just pushes it back lol 17:48

[@jeffbrownstain]

Or it shows that they're sociopaths with no emotional response to external stimuli. That cop was an inch away from beating that guy to death for how he was talking. If you can read the situation, you'd know that was mere seconds from a bloodbath on camera, but the cop cleary killed more people and with less remorse that this guy has, or something like that. His power of de-escalation using nothing but his presence is what's impressive, but it's not something that requires respect. It's a reaction to fear, and I've met thugs who would put this officers tail between his legs in just the same way. Is it really worth respecting someone for their ability to not react to danger as a conditioned response to violent training exercises, at the expense of recognizing his only power comes from his state-sponsored ticket to shoot you in the face while facing little to no repurcussions for his actions? It's worth questioning. Hope the good cops keep being good 👽🤝👮‍♂️

[@DPSFSU]

@@jeffbrownstain wow man, you got some hate problems. Might want to see someone about that. You definitely have a very skewed vision of police officers.

[@jeffbrownstain]

@@DPSFSU I can see you didn't read my thread very well, and I dont contain a single hating bone in my body. Thanks for the bait though, it was tasty.

[@JacquelynNhi]

@@DPSFSU If anyone has a skewed vision of cops its because the cops work hard at skewing it. Their not here to protect or serve anyone but the boys in blue. They operate just like any other street gang period. They get NO respect ever!

[@TammyD123]

I wonder if the unexplained death of his step-daughter was ever re-investigated after he showed his lack of respect for human life and lack of remorse for the pain he obviously causes others.

[@hannabanana592]

Same. I thought maybe he tried to poison them both

[@eyeXyearXoh]

i wondered that as well. a young, healthy girl just doesn‘t go to bed without waking up again. especially not without a cause of death being found. and since the mother showed symptoms of a stomach bug as well… the whole thing is extremely suspicious.

[@TammyD123]

@@eyeXyearXoh Yes! Not finding a cause of death is so suspicious to me! I just can’t wrap my head around the family letting it go without knowing why it happened.

[@syolyte]

@@eyeXyearXoh sounds like antifreeze

[@hannabanana592]

@@syolyte That's an awful way to die :(

[@QueenPea]

Rest in peace Patricia! I wish the girls all the best on their healing journey! 🙏

[@MsSonja75]

I love your comment about him at the end. Great work Adrian! Sending love and light from Maine, USA.

[@rayventakacs4543]

I'm personally suspicious of her first daughter's mysterious death, Adrian. That's something I wish that we had a solid answer for. 😒 She was so young! It doesn't add up.

[@mrs.t6462]

I agree....I think 🤔 the father killed her!!!

[@leahvogelsimpson]

I am too, I thought for sure he had poisoned her or something. Poor girl.

[@nickyblue4866]

Maybe she was poisoned

[@katiecheser1970]

I think he killed her for sure

[@rae9880]

Yes! I came here looking for this comment. My first thought was that the mother and daughter were poisoned that Christmas before. Especially when it was described how her breathing changed during the night. It really didn't add up at all. I believe he attempted to murder the wife then, and did succeed in murdering her daughter.

[@thelogicallunatic6004]

So, No suspicions surrounding the sudden death of the teenager?!? That's strange. I wish the remaining children good fortune and strength for their future. They've had enough misfortune for several lifetimes & it isn't fair.

[@peterwoitinas7130]

❤ great performance always and nice to read, that so many former childhood victims don't autamaticly repeat their fathers later on!

[@teresar.1152]

We grew up in a similar situation. My dad was extremely angry and took it out on my mom. Thank god she left him, but he made it difficult. He passed a few years back and I don’t him.

[@Lucina..]

I was just sitting down after cleaning wondering what the heck to do with myself 😂. Thank you, Adrian

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

You're welcome! haha

[@lutendonybah3325]

Same here 😂

[@nathanb5923]

I am actually at work and was wondering the same thing 😂😂

[@Azriel884]

I listen to him while im cleaning🤣🤣

[@Sick_Boy]

Ha! Same here, just now. Cheers yall! ✌️😉🍻

[@JoeBob79569]

The way he acted in the interrogation was exactly like a spoiled, angry, child in a man's body. Someone who just doesn't know how to handle their emotions, or control themselves. You just can't trust someone like this. If there's someone like this in your life, an adult who throws tantrums, then you should probably back away slowly and cut them out of your life for good, even if they're a family member. Otherwise you'll probably pay the price, eventually.

[@jesscorner6381]

For real. It reminded me of kids I’ve worked with who throw a fit when they don’t get their way

[@JoeBob79569]

@@jesscorner6381 Yea, most children are like this up to a point, but most of us eventually learn to control our anger as we grow up except for when we really need to use the anger in life or death situations. But this guy seems to let it control him and take him over at the slightest inconvenience, as described here where he repeatedly beat his wife and got angry at the kid for minor things, the interrogation just showed us what he was probably like in everyday life.. It's quite possible that his emotional growth was stunted by some major trauma as a kid.

[@thedesensitizedsympathizer5307]

Fuckvoff

[@heartworkbykitty7933]

I bet you money he was the type of dude to call women “dramatic” and “emotional” The irony Pos

[@JoeBob79569]

@@heartworkbykitty7933 Yea, I knew a guy like that. He was an absolute coward, but he always acted the big man and would constantly berate women, or lads who he thought he could get away with it with. And he'd read the room perfectly and judge how far he could take it with the people present. And any time he'd go too far and someone called him out he'd inevitably say "I was just messing around" and he'd try to laugh it off, or if it was one of the victims he'd say something like "don't be so dramatic". It was all pretty harmless stuff, like the way friends have banter together, but he always seemed to take it to the limit and make them feel like crap, and make himself feel more powerful. I'm not normally one for fighting, but I eventually boxed the head off him one night after he rang a friend pretending he was going to commit suicide, but really he was at a party at the house next door. He came knocking on our door, laughing about it, and I just lost it!

[@jazflanagan8693]

I LOVE how you pointed out that Clifford's father was much less of a man for beating on his wife. Soooo true!

[@sharkerUK]

respect to that HP PC taking all that abuse and keeping on running!

[@depeltenburg6916]

Adrian, before we get in the today case let me tell you how much we appreciate your hard work and dedication!

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you! It means a lot!

[@gatdemun]

@@CoffeehouseCrime yes! 🙌 congrats on your 900k+ success!

[@socialmedia2674]

@@CoffeehouseCrime Adrian you are the best.

[@nessilla.godzilla]

YESSSSS

[@mojisolaadeyemi6272]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@piranhasaurusrex]

Trish really did sound like such a strong woman. She went through so much and came out on top all for her girls. I am so sad for what happened to their family.

[@differenttakethanmost]

Really? Every guy SHE PICKED and dragged into her kids’ lives was a nightmare. Instead of giving the two kids she ALREADY HAD a better life- she hooked up with yet another loser and HAD MORE KIDS 🤦🏻‍♀️... Instead of moving far far far away when she had the chance, moved up the street and started dating another A-hole -in front of the psycho ex- cuz that’s a really good idea...

[@rasengon28]

@@differenttakethanmost Thank you, I want to be respectful to all these victims and I understand how trauma's affect how you pick your partner...ultimately like most people in the world she did receive the proper help or support required to learn what a healthy, mentally stable partner looks and behaves to at least pass on to her children. Nevertheless my condolences to the victims and i truly hope the family can learn to cope with such a depressing loss

[@silvermainecoons3269]

@@differenttakethanmost You’re just another “blame the victim” loser. Way to miss the big picture…it’s always the woman’s fault, right?

[@valcrist7428]

Clifford was "Divorced depar (spell backwards)" by Patricia and he lost all his money. .All the while Patricia is meeting this new man (which also got angry to Patricia - see the pattern there?). That's why Clifford so angry. Maybe there is something about Patricia that made her partners angry at her. Note that Clifford is successful man before he met Patricia. Seems like a reasonable man. Being successful is NOT EASY. And he lost all that to Patricia. Of course he will be Angry. All I'm saying is.. Patricia is NOT an Angel too. She must be a horrible female for all her partners to be angry at her. But given Clifford doesn't have to be a killer.. and that's a wrong decision for him to do.

[@Libellulaire]

@@valcrist7428 Hello, incel. 1. When Patricia left him, his daughter Hailey stayed with him. He was still getting angry and now lashing out on his own daughter who had done nothing wrong. But I bet it's also her fault for you, not his ? 2. He was already sent to prison for TWO years for breaking in his ex-girlfriend's property. We don't know the details here, but he didn't "just" break in or he wouldn't have gotten two years in jail. But I bet it's the ex's fault here and Clifford is still a cool guy, right ? 3. How is being successful related to being reasonable ? A sh*t ton of successful and rich men are unreasonable. Most of them are. Crimes, illegal activities, violence, pedophilia and rapes are incredibly common amongst the "wealthy and successful" people, so what kind of delusional bs are you saying ? 4. Why did he lose what he had ? Because he was beating his wife. She didn't ask for it, she didn't throw herself at his fists: *he is the one who chose to beat her up* - don't shift the blame. If she was pissing him off and was annoying af, you know what he could have done ? Leave, and take the kids from her. First off, the kids would have sided with him if SHE was the piece of sh*t, but they sided with her. Secondly, if she was the issue he wouldn't have begged her to take him back and asked for forgiveness every time she tried to leave him. 5. She wasn't a young girl, she's had had previous partners before him and her next lover. None of the previous ones were abusive. She was a single mom who took care of her kids well, was deeply loved by them and was a nurse. Nobody ever had any complaints about her. But yeah, she was *definitely* the issue here, obviously. I bet you even believe him when he said "I asked for help" ... I'm sure beating up your family for years is "asking for help." People like you who make up stories to desperately try to blame the woman who got killed instead of the abusive, unstable, violent man are real POS just like this man is. There's a 5h footage of a man clearly unstable emotionally, vile and violent but you still blame the woman. Of course, it's always the woman's fault, isn't it ? You gotta *convince* yourself of that, because if it's not always the women's fault, then it'd mean there's actually something wrong with those guys and yourself and of course you can't bring yourself to even consider this possibility. Because you're too weak to even accept the idea that you're possibly a jerk and need to work on yourself. No, it's much easier to escape reality and blame everybody else instead.

[@auradelpotro5574]

The cop nudging the keyboard back into place with such calm had no right making me laugh…

[@bronminett4042]

I watch you just to hear your voice. I find it so calming and comforting. Your amazing. Ironic considering the context I know but it’s just so smooth. Thank you for doing you and in turn making my day better 😊❤️

[@TheExigency]

I see my mother in this woman. My heart goes out to her family. Unfortunately, the kindest people seem to have the shortest lives.

[@Weesouplover]

if you're mother is still with us, I hope she is happy and if she has passed on I hope her life was extraordinary x

[@pliit2101]

A cheating stripper ? Lol

[@simplysimpy17]

@@pliit2101 WHAT

[@snowforest6487]

Kindest if she also chose a obviously mentally deranged man because she wanted a bad boy I don't care about how she went out buddy

[@pollypockets508]

@@simplysimpy17 It's a troll that wants attention.

[@daltonpinell6251]

That interrogation video blew me out of the water, this dude is the definition of a loose cannon

[@ann-mariepaliukenas19]

Yes the interview is he pits.He needs a cage not a cell.

[@truenokill]

Leaving a narcissistic violent abuser and taking the kids is always dangerous. I hope more women recognize these types BEFORE getting married and having kids. I guess we don't know if there were signs of his abuse early on. That poor woman! I hope her daughters are OK.

[@helenagackowska8398]

The video of him at the station is exactly why it is important to resolve unresolved trauma. He had emotional issues due to childhood abuse and this turned to anger which he took out on his family.

[@thingsthatfester2877]

Exactly, not excusing his behavior whatsoever but maybe if he had gotten therapy or sought some form of help things would have been different.

[@pollypockets508]

That's why mental health treatment should be completely free

[@kristentrep5038]

He’s a grown ass man! He ought to know how to behave himself by his age! I understand he had traumas.. so many of us do, and don’t do what he did!

[@gotlandia1588]

Never know how deep trauma and depression can reach before getting there without treatment.

[@MellowMaromi]

Not too long ago, I saw quite a bit of this interview, probably about an hour of it. I legitimately could not imagine watching 5 full hours of that and definitely don't envy you!

[@irishis3]

Imagine living with that freak listening to that every day.

[@MellowMaromi]

@@irishis3 Dude reminds me a lot of my ex, so I can definitely imagine that! I've also unfortunately met a handful of men like him. It's terrifying to think that there are people that unhinged just walking around looking like normal people.

[@Saturn_13]

I've heard of this case, but I've never seen the interview footage. That shit is HAUNTING. If he's this violent while in front of the police and cuffed, I can't even begin to image what he was like while he was committing those awful acts. I try to see the good in people always, but I confidently believe that man is pure evil down to his very core. Chilling, seriously.

[@sages101]

Lol cops can't do much other than lock him up. Take the cuffs off and put him infront of a real man. Let's see what happens.

[@AzriusN]

@@sages101 Bad idea. People like him are wild animals. Only safe thing to do is lock them up and throw away the key.

[@clintclarke4760]

Good job Adrian.Your narrations are as good as any.

[@arganiaspinosa9122]

5:30 "James shot his wife in the chest during an argument, months later he had the audacity to threaten her with a loaded gun." Why in the world months later after the the attempted murder was this man not sitting in a prison cell? My God.

[@OOceaneyess]

I watched the whole 5 hour interrogation of this angry little man. I feel so bad for the daughters who have to grow up without their mother.

[@arganiaspinosa9122]

I cannot believe she kept that demon around her kids as long as she did by continuing to go back to him. Her girls must have been in a constant state of stress and anxiety living with that unhinged psycho constantly worry what will set him off next. I wish that if some women would not leave for themselves at least do it for their kids.

[@katiemaycosplay]

The reaction to him being told his wife is dead is priceless... Give that man an Oscar.

[@MikeOxtinks]

Whaaaaaat

[@pinewolfpresents]

Literally did a "Wh-what??" like Kyle's mom from South Park

[@WILMA_]

Did you notice that the detective didn’t even beat around the bush???? He literally went inside the lunatic’s holding room and simply said to him “Patricia is DEAD”. That was a strategy. I don’t want to speculate, but he didn’t feel bad for what he had done. He knew there were cameras there and he wanted to cry to look a little sympathetic/remorseful for what he had done. Note: he kept reiterating that he was on drugs and he didn’t even know what he had done. I don’t buy his crocodile tears. I hope he rots in prison.

[@diegildenbankfachputze5373]

@@WILMA_ it was christmas eve that day and he was called in to go interview this man. Understandable he was pissed and hab no fucks to give

[@andreawilliams8062]

I absolutely love ur work. Ur sense of humour is everything even tho these cases are so sad.

[@bleh2590]

Ty for showing us the footage

[@PixelatedFaerie]

I saw his interrogation video on JCS and I feel so bad for his family. Imagine having to live with someone that unhinged. Those poor women.

[@marycarter6134]

Children see everything and reflect the psychology of their parents. Unfortunately, Clifford saw his father abuse his mother and decided that was the correct way to treat women. Not every boy grows up to be like Clifford, some go in the opposite direction and when they're old enough, will challenge their cowardly father and protect their mother and siblings. Actor Patrick Stewart grew up with an abusive dad and decided that was wrong and is a staunch feminist today.

[@k.morningstar7983]

my Partner was beaten nearly every day as a child for a medical condition that was partially caused by being beaten. he might be one of the most gentle, def. violence averse, people i've ever met. call him my ferdinand the bull : )

[@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564]

So, basically one can see his father being a brute to his mother, and either copy his behavior in adulthood or turn into a giant p00$@y. What's so hard about just trying to find a middle ground?

[@reibubbles2505]

He's like a ticking bomb, you have to tip-toe around him cause you never know what could set him off and go full rage mode!(unfortunately I grew up next to person like this and I know very well how they are, and that interrogation clip was hard to watch because it brought back traumatizing memories from my childhood). Having all the problems he mentioned would make a good man depressed and a bad man enraged, because the bad man thinks he's entitled to have, and it's always someone else's fault for his misfortune. And the BS excuse "I only went there to see my kid" right... with a mask on your face and armed, and after saying a "present" is coming... Savage, entitled narcissist. I feel so bad for the girls.

[@claudettekoen3602]

I’m in Auckland NZ and watching this during a storm…. Of note!!!!

[@MicroKitty]

I watched JCScrime’s story on this and I totally forgot about it until you got to showing the interview. Hearing it from a different side is so wild. Good job!

[@28russ]

Yeah, JCS's vid was great, but YT's removed it and most of their other vids with no explanation and no recourse for a channel that had about 4 and a half million subs. Wtf?? YT's just bs these days 🤷‍♂️

[@jamesoblivion]

As soon as I heard the name Ted Backus, I knew. 😆 'TEDDY MUTHAF*CKIN BACKUS!'

[@stephaniehanshaw2513]

I'm jealous of everyone who is just now discovering you! I've watched all your videos and when you post a new one, it helps make my day. Thank you! And now that I've watched whole video, that interrogation was intense! Thanks for watching 5 hrs of it to collect those clips. You did a great job sharing this story.

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you! Keep an eye open for my community post later this week!

[@sheilagravely5621]

On the good side, he doesn't have to pay rent, worry about running out of gas, or going hungry anymore. 👍🏻

[@AremAsha]

“…and being Irish” 😆Adrian, you are a gem

[@madgary5827]

Your intense research is awesome! Thank you and like 🙂