The Sinister Murder Plotted on The Dark Web... | The Case of Rie Isogai

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00:00 Intro
01:20 Japan, Aichi prefecture
02:18 The Dark Web...
03:59 Incogni Sponsor
05:13 Out of the depths...
06:22 Kinji Kawagishi
07:55 Tsukasa Kanda
08:39 Yoshitomo Hori
09:04 Schemes and evil plans...
11:01 Rie Isogai
13:37 August 25th 2007
16:24 Tracing the night
18:06 Aftermath, campaigns, reactions
19:06 Legal proceedings
21:07 Remembering Rie
22:14 Outro
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[@CoffeehouseCrime]

I always knew that the deep and dark web was significantly expansive… but 98% threw me. Thank you again to Incogni for sponsoring this video and keeping me safe. And the first 100 people to use code CRIME at the link below will get 60% off of Incogni: incogni.com/crime

[@timmytschudi7622]

Adrian I feel like you would enjoy the game Coffee talk

[@CoronaAleks]

I've heard that number thrown about quite a bit, can't even imagine it myself.

[@botanicalitus4194]

so that number includes the deep web not just the dark web. The deep web is the part of the internet that stores things like passwords and encrypts information and stuff like that. When you make a password for a website that information has to go somewhere right? Thats the deep web and THAT is the majority of the internet. The dark web, which is the part of the web where all this scary stuff happens, is not the same as the deep web and it is thankfully NOT that expansive

[@Letusgobacktoourroots]

I love your work Adrian ......I have watched all your videos .

[@horizonkage]

If your personal Facebook page is set to private and only viewable to the people you know then it's classified as dark web. If it's not surface web then it's dark web. A plumbers private admin part of a site is darkweb.

[@sootchh4055]

A little sidenote/correction: She deliberately gave the killers the wrong pin number 2960. In Japanese, 2960 can be transcribed as "ni-ku-mu-wa", which means "I hate you". It was her FU message to them. No way in hell was she ever going to give them her hard-earned money meant for her mother.

[@WynneL]

I love her so much. This world didn't deserve her, but her mother did.

[@funlover163]

I'm not saying you're wrong, because I'm just learning but when is 0 read as わ or は?

[@sootchh4055]

@funlover163 Good question: Number 0 looks like a "ring/wheel" (i.e. a circular shape), therefore "わ（輪）".

[@bkitteh6295]

And they forgot THAT pin #/password?? IQs rivalling udon noodles.. RIP Rie 🥺 May your memory be blessed. You didn't deserve that (no one does, right?), but you + your mom got them in the end. Your "Mom Fund" is safe, and they are in prison forever/ dead.

[@waikikisurfingschool270]

That's what I was trying to figure out. 296 Ni-Ku-Mu is easy but I coudn't figure out WA.

[@enigmadrath1780]

Actually, Yoshitomo had his death sentence reduced to a life sentence ..... only to be given the death sentence AGAIN in 2012 when it was discovered he'd murdered a couple in 1998! He's currently on death row.

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Wait whaaat? I never saw this during my research. That’s insane!

[@MsGhostofficial]

[@kimyeo3076]

@@CoffeehouseCrime 😅

[@xladycaosx]

I was curious about the details so I went and checked and, if anyone else is curious too, he and two other accomplices killed a pachinko store manager and his wife to rob them. Before killing Rie, he had also attacked an elderly woman to rob her. You can look up 碧南市パチンコ店長夫婦殺害事件 if you can read Japanese, the whole story just shows how much of a piece of shit this guy is. Him and his accomplices apparently concocted a crazy story and talked to the wife at length before killing her, she even gave them food and DNA found on the food was part of what led to conviction (there were also declarations by the accomplices). Thank you Enigma Drath for the further insight into the case.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

Really? Thanks for the update. He deserves the death penalty!

[@grec.]

Admirable, her last act of bravery. Even when her life was unfairly ended, she was smarter and managed to not let these cruel and selfish individuals to have the last say in her and her mom's life. Truly sad, how her life was cut short for nothing.

[@nazarsoroka23]

god i can’t imagine how her mother must’ve felt when she learned her daughter saved all that money for her. that broke me. act of bravery for denying them that money after all that hard work. rip legend

[@cruisepaige]

It didn’t break you. FFS how do you sound?

[@strangetimez]

@@cruisepaige bruh stop being salty

[@wolfchild9998]

@@cruisepaige people are allowed to have empathy for others.. no need to be so cold hearted

[@nazarsoroka23]

@@cruisepaige context clues, bitch. & it makes me sounds like a normal person.

[@shionuzuki5549]

@@cruisepaige Let me guess, white, female, overweight, votes republican, bipolar with other mental illness.

[@GeeBee909]

The fact that even their own families wanted the death penalty for them speaks volumes. I HATE IT when "losers" kill "winners". Rest in peace dear girl, you will not be forgotten

[@johnboy4025]

Because the Japanese are overall responsible and honorable people.

[@joshuavar4678]

So you don’t hate it when “winners” kill “losers”? It’s not right to consider them “losers” just because they were poor, how much money a person has shouldn’t determine whether or not they’re “losers”. It’s also not right to consider them “losers” when their poor lives were the result of them being abused as children.

[@Leomerya12]

@@joshuavar4678 , did you watch the video? These guys were abusive and had criminal pasts. If all you got was that they were poor, you need to improve your listening skills and comprehension. Good grief.

[@Mori-gt2ip]

The dark web is such a shallow and unforgiving place, but to murder an innocent woman trying to head home is just cold. That poor mother, hope she finds peace.

[@VioletJoy]

There really is no peace with the loss of a child. My heart bleeds for her. Imagine her surprise when she discovered that Rie had been saving up money to buy her a new house. 😥

[@Rubycella]

Only peace is if she had Jesus Christ before her death

[@whitneykawahara]

Oh....that's tame for the dark web. It gets even worse. Think of the worst thing you can and multiply it 10.

[@sicooper4230]

@@Rubycella There are many religions in the world. Your comment is disrespectful.

[@lukejackson4073]

@@whitneykawahara Don't even get me started, talk about scarred for life

[@alphonsejohnson5601]

Man, I just can't imagine the anguish and heartbreak Rie's mother was going through. It was bad enough that she lost her husband decades ago, But having her only child taken away and killed by 3 greedy, cruel and heartless men(Sure, one of those men turned himself in, and ratted out the other two, but I feel like he only did it to save his own skin). Then to know that the woman tried her BEST to get all three of these men sentenced to death only for two of them to get life. But I'm thankful to know that she was trying her very best to make sure that crimes like this doesn't happen to others. It's very tragic, but very heartwarming on her part and I hope this woman is doing well in her life now.

[@JenMaxon]

I have great admiration for her in that she's faced that awful tragedy in her life and then gone out to try and help others. Courageous.

[@anneg8162]

Only the man that turned himself in and revealed the names and whereabouts of the other 2 got life.

[@ShipperTrash]

You know, as a japanese major student we had a few discussions over the years whether or not death sentence should or should not exist. I always supported it, but this case just made me 101% sure that it should exist. Japanese people in majority still support this practise too. Even though their law system is kinda ruthless, with almost all court cases leaving the defendant guilty (while also following the rule of "guilty unless proven otherwise), which I really don't like, at least on the bright side this ruthlessness is helping murder victims' families find some peace and satisfaction knowing that their loved one was fully avenged. Don't take what you aren't willing to give away, you know? Simple as that.

[@camvin575]

I believe the other one whose death sentence was reduced to life was reinstated to death after the police found he had killed a couple.

[@gracegaceri1829]

Hope she honoured her daughter by getting that home....such a heartbreaking story.😢

[@jenniferlonnes7420]

"...Kenji was absolutely terrified of capital punishment." If only the threat of capital punishment had this effect way more often, and sooner, imagine how many more crimes would be prevented and solved.

[@Sniperboy5551]

If only the West still had the death penalty

[@jenniferlonnes7420]

@Брендан But he gave up info about the crime, which lead to her body being found, thereby "solving" it, which is important for police and victims' family. Way better than being open ended.

[@uesr-sz7xv5qy7x]

If only the fears of their victims mattered to them. It’s narcissism.

[@noemie.sau-lep]

As a criminology student, capital punishment very rarely acts as a deterrent. It can even do the opposite. Some criminals might tell themselves "I've committed one murder, committing more won't make a difference because I will receive capital punishment either way". This way of thinking cannot be engaged in a country like Canada, where cumulative sentences can be given (ex. 1 murder = 25 years, 2 murders = can equal 50). We've seen this case with the man who shot up the Mosque in Montreal, who was sentenced to over 100 years (although this was overruled by the Supreme Court who gave a lesser punishment as it was seen inhumane and going against rehabilitative principles).

[@enshrinehd]

@@noemie.sau-lep what is the data on the rehabilitation of murderers?

[@DP-co6qx]

Salute to the mother of this young girl who not only faced the biggest fear of the parents then fought to the justice system to change century old law and then still bringing awareness for the sake of other innocent people.

[@zimazima630]

Biggest fear of parents??

[@DP-co6qx]

@@zimazima630 loosing a child is the biggest fear of the parents. Children safety is parents biggest concern.

[@nancyallen603]

I am the mother of 1 child, and I cannot imagine losing him. I admire her mom for her strength and resolve. I truly do not know if I could be that strong. My son is 30 now, but the thought of losing him is unbearable. I believe her daughter would be very proud of her mom. Much love to all. Be safe. Be happy

[@beaulieuc8910]

it is important that parents educate their sons not to do this

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@beaulieuc8910 Teaching is one thing but whether they listen or not is up to them.

[@waifunekofiaa3322]

Thank you and you be safe as well

[@joshuavar4678]

@@beaulieuc8910And their daughters. Women can murder people too.

[@christinesaludares4724]

What a wonderful daughter. Her mother is an amazing and strong woman for keeping her daughter's legacy going. May she find happiness someday.

[@Lili-cc7pz]

I remember seeing this on Japanese TV. Apparently the 3 men's logic in targeting her was because she wasn't wearing any luxury brand clothing/bag, and they assumed she must have a lot of money saved in her bank. They were circling the neighborhood for a while before they found her and decided to attack her.

[@nickyblue4866]

What genius logic lmao

[@chrischriskidnicky6088]

@@nickyblue4866 yeah go after the poorest looking person

[@dota2tournamentss]

with their logic homeless people must be the richest as they use clothing from trashcan and don't have a house/flat so they don't have to pay for it lol

[@capefear56]

I wonder if that was a post-hoc explanation after they found out she had been saving money for her mom.

[@LadyAngela678]

And a rich person wouldnt be walking around a night by themself.

[@charmingcat494]

Adrian is one of the few KZbinrs who actually cares about the victims in his content. You see the respect he has for them in the storytelling. It's nice to watch true crime content without the jokes or makeup for a change. The terrible things that happen to people need to be handled delicately and Adrian does that very well.

[@alphonsejohnson5601]

Yes Adrian is DEFINITELY one of the few exceptions. There are a lot of KZbin crime channels that only focus on the backstory of the killers and/or the crime at hand while giving the victims very little, if any attention at all. I enjoy this channel very much.

[@Khaleesi_Jack]

@@VioletJoy; bro, I see the same thing but I very much appreciate you making a comprehensive list of true crime channels. Some I knew of, some I didn’t, but I’ll be sure to check out the ones I didn’t!

[@VioletJoy]

@Khaleesi Jack It's always fun checking out new content. 👍

[@DeadPiixxel]

💋 but

[@Khaleesi_Jack]

@@VioletJoy; as a southerner myself, you can probably guess which one I checked out first. And omg, honestly….I just CANT. Lmao. The exaggerated southern twang is as bad as hollywoods expectations of a southern accent. Thank you for the list to check out but I’ll have to pass on that one.

[@lesleyyoung5730]

There can be no comparison to a mother who has lost her husband, and then to follow that loss with the further loss of her only child in such a horrific manner! My heart breaks for her!

[@therealdeal3672]

Probably broke her mom's heart even more once she saw how hard her daughter had worked and salted away money to save to buy her a house. Such a sweet daughter and lovely young woman. I think the punishments are just, although the second death sentence should not have been commuted to life in prison. RIP Rie. 💔

[@kirisiert]

I really like how respectfully and sensitively you describe each case. It's also really great how much context you give to build up the narrative of the cases. This is why I don't understand some of the comments, if you're not interested in the background, there are even chapters you can choose super easily. You can also theoretically skip the ad. Thank you, Adrian, for this video. Hope she'll find peace ✨

[@nickyblue4866]

People like to complain regardless of how easy things are for them.

[@NotDopeSickJustDopeAsFuq]

Absolutely

[@secondsea2]

Agreed. I personally love the background info, but the chapters make it super easy to skip if you want.

[@luckysbackupchannel]

this is one of the few videos that not only properly uses the term dark web, explains the difference between deep and dark web

[@maryannfascetti6421]

How does one accidentally bash in someone's head? They said " it was an accident. " I dont think anyone of them should be alive. They planned their crime. I feel so bad for her mother. 💙

[@Namuggah]

Accidentally bashed her head 30 times. Imagine

[@skreemqueen7520]

My sympathy and love to Rie’s mother. I can’t imagine what she’s been through. I too only have one child and the thought of someone killing him is unbearable. Rest in Peace Beautiful Rie.

[@prasselboll]

This episode made me cry. Truly heartbreaking! Thank you for sharing her story.

[@touristykindaguy]

Me too. This is so saddening 😢

[@Lola-AreaCode212]

Same. Crying for her mom. 💔

[@ahmedmourad1683]

Same here, especially when he mentioned she was saving to buy her mom a house

[@angelmanfredy]

Finally a decent dose of justice in Japan. They are WAY to lenient to terrible killers.

[@kyrohowe3156]

Lenient on a cannibal who killed a French woman but high penalty to a kidnapping with no violent conduct.

[@angelmanfredy]

@@kyrohowe3156 exactly my point friend

[@TylerG60]

So is America

[@semregob3363]

@@kyrohowe3156 that case is entirely on the french government, Japan had no access to any evidence or statements. learn the true informantion before barging like an idliot

[@carriefawcett9990]

Same in Australia 🇦🇺 Our "justice" system is an absolute fucking joke! Even the most vicious killers here rarely get life! Then they're up for parole every year, after they serve 20-25 years! Domestic violence murderers get between 10 lousy years and 20! WE ARE AN ABSOLUTE JOKE! I much prefer Americans' justice system. DON'T GET MURDERED IN AUSTRALIA 😢😡🤬 Your family will not get justice 😢

[@muankimgwite8516]

Adrian's skill of promoting the sponsor is commendable while going along with the story. At first i thought he was telling the story and didnt realise its a promotion😄

[@tiffanysantiago516]

He’s amazing !! I felt the same

[@shebacynn1320]

😂 yeah just slide it in there

[@potatolover5436]

No other crime channel compares to yours, Adrian. Your level of research and delivery of information is fantastic. Always makes my day when you post ❤️

[@sarahb24681]

He is so respectful of the case

[@supriyaroy4738]

That's true nd u can also try dark Asia with megan

[@JM06261996]

Our Flannel King is back. Thanks again Adrian! Looking great man.

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you haha, first comment! Coffee on the house

[@JM06261996]

@@CoffeehouseCrime oh god I’m honoured!

[@2FastM3CS]

God bless her mother spreading the word and having the strength to try and save another life. I cannot believe what a cold world we live in. Rip to the poor girl :(

[@steven6570]

Goosebumps! Originally from UK, I lived a stones throw away from Motoyama for 2 years and now I’m living in Gifu. This sad story is well known in the area. Thanks for covering it Coffeehouse.

[@kimkook5226]

Even their fathers asked for their death penalties!! Wow, I love people who stand for justice even if it means that the criminal is their own child.

[@beaulieuc8910]

Agreed. I hope their mothers did as well. It is actually great when parents don't enable their offspring

[@Blablabla44475]

My fiancé and I watch these all the time, every time he says “I’m Adrian” we both say in unison, as if at an AA meeting, “Hi Adrian”

[@adj6612]

You are great, Adrian. Keep up the good work.

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you!!

[@JK-gm6kk]

It's wild that they still use the gallows. Even more heart breaking that she saved up so much for a house for her family. They absolutely got what they deserved

[@rudra62]

One thing about it is that it's public. It is much more of a deterrent if people actually see it. Moreover, they are not using the nice, clean lethal injections, believed by the public to be kind of like having your pet put to sleep by a vet. In the US, several times, they've used drugs for executions which are also used as lifesaving drugs by a significant number of people. These are foreign made, with their patents held by companies in the EU - which does not support capital punishments. Thus, this causes some people to worry that their life or quality-of-life saving medications will be cut off.

[@JK-gm6kk]

@@rudra62 the "right thing to do", imo is just turn the families loose on them

[@rudra62]

@@JK-gm6kk So, what if it's the family or family members who committed the crime? You propose vigilante justice - a lack-of-system where mobs go after someone they dislike and meet out unregulated, often torturous punishments against people with little to no evidence. That's precisely why most civilized countries have courts of law, with rules of evidence, and punishment guidelines. All could do better to punish the guilty and free the unjustly accused, but it's far better than punishing a scapegoat and letting the criminals run free.

[@bloosheee]

@@rudra62 people who suggest what that guy did, only do to satisfy their immediate urges. they dont realize the world is bigger than them and what they feel is inconsequential to the bigger picture for all. selfish small minds.

[@9teen9t4]

@@rudra62 *mete.

[@Cottontailart]

Never mess with a sad mother who has lost a loved one and I feel so sorry for Fumiko

[@DeadPiixxel]

Or father

[@Cottontailart]

@@DeadPiixxel true but I was just talking about how she wanted them to pay

[@andrew33933]

…her greed for revenge and her actions still let her disappointed of the verdict

[@Cottontailart]

@@andrew33933 how is it greedy? She was grief ridden, losing ur only child to murder anyone would want a proper punishment given

[@niamhcarton8946]

When you see a new coffee house crime video has been uploaded and you instantly get a craving for a cup of coffee

[@MsGhostofficial]

🤍🤍🤍 it!!!☕

[@blackphillip8486]

Or a horrible mxrder... 🔪☠️👻🤣

[@trick-o-treat414]

The food and scenery just melted my mouth, forgetting im watching crimes😅 Very sorry for her mother for the loss of her ONLY child 😔

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

I love crispy chicken so much haha

[@knighton_loves_tamales8776]

What an honorable woman that sadly got her life taken away too early. Her mother was honorable as well. Both did deeds (at least shown and in my opinion) that were honorable. The mother fighting to bring her daughter's murderers to justice and Rie for saving as much as she can to buy a house for her mother. I hope Rie's mother and collogues can find peace or at least some resolve...even after such heartbreaking incidents.

[@al-gz8vc]

As single mom to my only daughter, this made me so emotional. Her mother is so strong, and so courageous for keeping her daughter’s memory alive. I could only imagine how it is to live past your child. Wishing so much love to her mom. 💗

[@fionanisbett3995]

I can’t believe I actually got here early, I enjoy your content very much and I appreciate the way you tell the victims story you don’t sensationalise the crimes and you have so much empathy for the victims, . Thank you for your hard work and dedication, sending love from Scotland 💜🌸

[@robertmusson7307]

Alright Nizzy. Hope your well haven’t seen you in ages. Legend!

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you Fiona!

[@fionanisbett3995]

Who are you lol

[@fionanisbett3995]

Sorry I’m not good with names lol how do u know me ?? 👍

[@robertmusson7307]

@@fionanisbett3995 oh nizzy!! You remember me from down my way. You licked that frogs back I remember down summer camp?

[@malloryb8821]

Adrian and Danielle, are the most compassionate of the tubers I watch who deal with these stories. Thank you for your empathy and compassion for these individuals and their families. You're very caring while you bring awareness to their stories. It's appreciated greatly

[@nickyblue4866]

The guy who runs the channel Lorden arts is probably the most compassionate.

[@sheilae.9670]

​@Nicky Blue thanks for that recommendation. I'll check that channel out

[@VioletJoy]

There are so many compassionate true crime KZbinrs out there. I follow many of them. They all have different styles, but truly show genuine concern for the victims and their loved ones: Merc Docs Missing Persons Mysteries Criminal Core Heavy Case Files LordanArts Southern Girl Crime Stories Scary Mysteries Dark Curiosities The Missing Enigma The Investi-Gator Just Thought Lounge Brooke Makenna Danelle Hallan Eleanor Neale Kimbyrleigha Kendall Rae Gabulosis Bratterstein Danielle Kirsty

[@danielle6883]

Elenor neal is also very good.

[@suisenshirasaki8298]

Tears were streaming down my face during the epilogue, when Adrian was mentioning all the milestones missed, the life snatched away. Such wanton cruelty, it takes only a few misguided individuals to wreak utter devastation in innocent people's lives.

[@carolynjiminez1247]

My mother used to espouse the Chaos Theory. It’s not Fatalism, but explains why bad things happen to people like Rie and her mother.

[@billramirez8686]

When Covid hit I became hooked to several KZbinrs for reactions or true crime stories and life has started again here in Texas and although I don't have time for all the KZbin channels I used to be faithful to, I still stay watching your channel.

[@Akislav1990]

I've watched every single one of your videos, but so far this is the first time I felt something breaking inside of me. I will take the rest of the day off the internet.

[@VioletJoy]

I was shocked to hear that they didn't first go to a bank to withdraw the money before the murder. Are ATMs not open all night like they are elsewhere? What a completely senseless and cruel act. My heart goes out to Rie's mother. I can only imagine her surprise when she found out her daughter had been saving money to buy her a new home. Wow. 💔😥💔

[@Khaleesi_Jack]

From what I’ve understood, no. A lot of places, bank places I mean, in a lot of the Asian countries, their atms basically have the same hours as the bank itself.

[@VioletJoy]

@@Khaleesi_Jack Well, then that makes a little more sense. However, it would make even more sense for them to plan the crime around bank hours. There's no guarantee they'll be given the correct PIN, so it's a huge gamble.

[@Khaleesi_Jack]

@@VioletJoy; I agree. But I do also seem to recall Adrian calling all three of them substandard when it comes to functional brain cells. So I wouldn’t bank on them having done anything smart or the right way.

[@xladycaosx]

I live in Japan and as you thought, most ATMs close at night and during holidays. Some close even earlier on weekends or are not open at all. The only ones open all day for sure are the ones inside convenience stores, but not all convenience stores have those ATMs, and at that time there were probably even less of those. These guys with their one shared brain cell probably forgot.

[@woopimagpie]

These dumb-dumbs aren't exactly the sharpest tools in the shed, good decision making seems like something that was pretty foreign to them.

[@centralcleaning3399]

My heart broke when you said she had saved 50 grand for her mum. What a sweet girl and taken so horrifically. I hate these senseless crimes. Rip angel

[@leesashriber5097]

I would never go on the dark web. It's full of evil. That poor beautiful young lady. I pray her mother can begin to heal. Thank you Adrian! 🙏🕊️❤️

[@itspensky]

literally just finished binging your videos and was sad when there were no more, but then you uploaded! so thank you, adrian. keep up the amazing content.

[@CourtneyTunbridge79]

Thank you Adrian for another upload. Some people think that watching this sort of content as morbid but personally I view it as important to hear the stories of those whose lives have been stolen, so that they are remembered and are not left voiceless. R.I.P Rie, you will never be forgotten ♥️🕊

[@carltongirl95]

Oh this is horrible Adrian and to think the lawyer for those three men tried to get a more lenient sentence because her death was an accident...since when is it an accident when someone hit's you on the head 30 time's...that poor young lady what terror she must have felt...and her Mum I just can't imagine her daily pain 😪 thankyou again Adrian 💜

[@furygeist]

Rie's mother is truly a pillar of strength. While the loss of her daughter is beyond tragic, she petitioned for harsher punishment of those who took her child so callously from this world, and now tries to prevent this from happening to others by educating the public. That has to bring up sad thoughts of her kind daughter, but she doesn't let that stop her. I feel wherever Rie's spirit may be, she is proud of her mother. Cuz her mom is making sure she did not die in vain and go forgotten. It's not really a consolation for her loss, but she is making something good come from one of the worst things to ever happen to her. It takes courage to do that, and I think others would have understood if she chose to keep to herself and never speak on it again. May her outreach and education help bring some peace to her broken heart.

[@laurametheny1008]

Horrifying and so sad. Wasteful nasty monsters. There aren't good enough words. Park them somewhere dark and damp and forget about them. RIP sweet girl and anyone else they took. I wish peace for the loved ones too. Thank you Adrian. Take care🙏💔🐾🐈‍⬛☕

[@Boatzerama]

Cheers Adrian, signed up to Incogni👍🏼 This story is so sad and saving up to get her mother a house was so so kind and caring. My heart goes out to her mother❤️

[@shaggybreeks]

My heart goes out to all those who have known someone who got murdered. Especially family and friends, and most especially to the mothers. There is no closure, A piece of your heart was ripped away from you. Remember them, remember when they were happy, and hold onto whatever you can that is a happy memory of them. Don't allow yourself to think about their worst moments. Discipline your mind to always recall the best. That's what you can keep alive in your heart. The good stuff that really was.

[@kellymay8208]

That is very good advice. Ty

[@Jorangus]

Thanks for the great content as always Coffeehouse Crime!

[@theirbrotherhoodandfriends6101]

The pain and sufferings that Ms.Rie and her Mother have gone through is just beyond heartbreaking💔. I don't believe in the afterlife anymore but knowing these heartwrenching tragedies makes me want to hope that they would all meet again and would live happily together.

[@JapanInsiderSecrets]

I’m from the UK but lived in Nagoya, Aichi for 23 years. I remember this case.

[@yvonnerenner9157]

you summed it up so well. an entire existence brutally stolen all because some low life scum couldnt sort out their own lives. she worked so hard to save money for her mother. she was smart. this world is so unfair.

[@spookybeanjournals]

I found your channel this morning and I'm obsessed!! I love the way you structure your videos and really appreciate the research you put into each video!

[@alanburn3759]

Best crime channel on KZbin! Keep up the good work Adrian

[@DMR1010]

Superb editing, Adrian. I’m getting more tuned in to it and you’re one of the best I’ve seen

[@SnowWhite717_]

Thank you Adrian! Have a great week everyone 😊❤

[@RLH_Official]

We appreciate the great content you provide! Keep up the good work.

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

I appreciate that!

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

Is it JUST me?? Or is everyone else amazed too? The fact that this hosts' cat sleeps thru all the noise of him speaking loud enuf for all of us to hear this true crime story, sleeps thru all the noises made from other guests/customers inside the cafe, dreams while the coffee mugs clang against each other. Not to mention all the water splashing on the bottom of the sinks their faucets are attached to-- its amazing that his cat sleeps behind him on the counter top every presentation!! Never misses a single presentation!!😁☕️🐈‍⬛️🚓☠️

[@mycreativeheart4159]

😂😂😂

[@EmoMunchies]

Quality work on your video, like always. Fantastic job!

[@maggiekapitan1074]

Adrian luv your effort and passion. Im kind of new here but trying to catch each episode, drink coffee, take a deep breath and dive in a story. Greets from The Netherlands.

[@suej8159]

Ok I always love seeing you drop a video but my favourite line so far was when you just talked about the guys wife and said she just wasn't putting up with his BS haha loved that.

[@truecrimewithratoh]

Thank you for your incredible research and storytelling skills Barista Adrian 😊

[@Kimber-bz9fe]

Wrapped to see you back in the Coffee house, LOVING the lighting. Some candles would look amazing

[@coreenamusic]

I like how towards the end of the videos you give a brief commentary on the murders motives and how ridiculous and horrific their reasoning is. I'm always sitting shaking my head like....Right?! Exactly!

[@romylondon2307]

Absolutely horrific… Rie was beautiful inside and out - I read her mother’s comments 😢 Her bright future was cut short… She saved money for her mum.. RIP🌹

[@kyuubeychan]

Thank you for your content! It really makes my week better ❤

[@Sunniebby3]

Loving the personal side notes/ comments coming from Adrian 😂 I feel like we’re getting to know him more and more and I love it

[@k.m.5819]

Thank you Adrian for another wonderfully presented video. Reat in peace Rie 🕊️🌷 Prayers for your family and friends 🙏

[@jimmyzhao2673]

When Adrian says 'grab a coffee', I take that *literally* and get myself a coffee.

[@nomeinthecottage4767]

And I grab a tequila- sorry!

[@boshaft]

To offer those murderers mercy when they didn't offer her mercy is despicable to me.

[@cdrolshagen]

Your research is impecable. Thank you for such an in depth, interest, and thoughtful channel. 🧡

[@cateturnbull295]

Thanks SO much Adrian for posting this video. My heart goes out to this beautiful woman and I'm still watching your video. I haven't even finished it yet, I'm watching it on the TV. I signed up for incognito and surf shark on my phone, using your code and it worked. This was a great deal, and I am grateful to feel more protected against the dark web.

[@annieseaside]

No parent should bury a child, that poor young lady and her devastated Mom… incomprehensible. Rest in peace.

[@arielleone4416]

I am surprised about this video coming out today since I almost thought your next video was to be posted next Wednesday like your last video. I was also surprised by focusing on another dark crime that happened in The Land of the Rising Sun. I have been watching your videos for months by the way, appreciating the top-notch quality.

[@Aliciapaige777]

Hi Adrian, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your podcast, it is by far my favourite, and I recommend it to everyone, I love and adore how you present the stories on behalf of the victims, and are so respectful and courteous, please continue to make more I’m your number 1, Superfan💛💛💛

[@beaulieuc8910]

Narcissism combinedwith sociopathy and misogyny a dangerous mix

[@Seigo20]

It's insane to me how quickly human beings can take something that could be used for the benefit of the world, and use it to hurt others as often as possible. 😔

[@vanesslifeygo]

This is happening with illegal miners misusing starlink internet in the amazon to hide from their deforestation. I know what you mean.

[@debramenta7207]

you have just educated me about the Dark Web. I've heard of it but never realized how BIG it is. Just freaks me out. Such a sad tragic horrific death. I am pleased with the sentencing. I'll definitely be checking Incogni. Thank you so much for this video. You're the coolest✌

[@shararosenwinkel8614]

Adrian, your not just a KZbinr, you write these amazing stories that make me want me to cuddle up with a good book aka “your stories” by a fire 🔥 🍷 📕 The pictures you paint with your words is on point! 💜

[@dmc-xr8hd]

Thanks for another awesome video! These really make my nightshift so much better!

[@toonzeke7013]

I’m so excited that you did another case from Japan, Coffeehouse Crime!

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Hong Kong on Thursday too!

[@toonzeke7013]

Yoshitomo was born in April 29, 1975 and was diagnosed with purpura. He had a terrible upbringing. His former name was Kim Yoshitomo before changing to Hori in 1998. He had killed a couple in 1998 at Hekinan.

[@luvallluvyrself]

These scumbags!! You took the only support a mother had. It is heartbreaking to know what she must have felt hugging her daughter's lifeless body. What a crazy, cold, unsafe world we live in

[@Jahsizzl9]

Adrian has one of my favorite personalities in the true crime genre on KZbin. Keep it up my guy

[@drewray4U]

My favorite part of the morning is a cup of coffee and Adrian! If there's a better channel on KZbin, I haven't found it!!!

[@esstellar21]

I watched this case back when I was in Japan before. A documentary program about this case. The 3 murderers didn't forget the pin code but the victim purposely gave them the wrong one. The victim likes to play the hidden message through numbers and she often did that with her boyfriend and mother, so when the murderers demanded the pin code, she gave them "2960" which is NIKUMUWA in Japanese, meaning "I hate you" and it was her boyfriend that managed to figure out the hidden message.

[@SandraNyamu]

I love that all the pictures of Rie are so lovely; a warm, vibrant, smiling beautiful woman 🫶

[@joddiedogan]

Your channel is my kind of thing. Truly love your contents.

[@daddyshellion2108]

I'm so addicted to watching these videos. Well done on narrating with respect.

[@johnnywalker4857]

A single mother and her daughter doing the best they can to survive... Then along came these cruel bastards. Heartbreaking.

[@aquilaaltaire3007]

I heard in Japan that inmates on death row do not know the date of their own execution. Only the court knows. So, it adds an extra element of psychological torture to those who are sentenced to death. Any day could be your last, and the Japan government took this quite literally. Can anyone fact check?

[@D-me-dream-smp]

I’m pretty sure I’ve heard that too although I’m not sure if it was intentionally designed to be more psychologically damaging or if they somehow believe it is kinder than knowing the exact day you will die.

[@leizyhero]

I think that's true because Ive read some mangas where the characters are in death row and they dont know when theyll be killed (the mangas are "watashitachi no shiawase na jikan" and "zanuff the butcher" both are sad tbh)

[@NatalieBryden]

Such a sad story. Thanks for sharing.

[@ben5i]

been watching you since January 2021 and you have come such a long way ! keep up the amazing work !

[@CoffeehouseCrime]

Thank you so much! Still plenty of room to grow, this is still just the beginning!

[@lilyena2201]

I've followed Adrian for a little over 2 years and never have I gotten bored. The way he inclusively greets us all😊. It doesn't matter what time of the day or which place in the world I travel to, I'll always get a 'real-time' greeting. The way he ushers us into the video by showing us the beautiful things about the geography of the place that "hosts" the crime. His story telling is topnotch and his voice so calming, I literally sleep because it puts my racing mind at peace. I'm so happy to be a subscriber!😊

[@Mary_Beth_Reimer]

Thank you for doing so many of these cases that aren't just in the US. Sometimes I feel like all the evil people must just be here. I can't say it's good to know that there are bad people everywhere, but in a way it's still a little reassuring that they are not just here. Wishing love and peace to all ❤️🙏🏼🌍🌎🌏

[@tessaducek5601]

Most focus on the US so we seem to be the only country with crime. Just about every country has violent crimes. Its unfortunate so many damaged people victimize innocents.

[@preciousgems6789]

Always am in awe of your unique storytelling and that beautiful calm soothing voice. ❤❤❤❤

[@raja_aabi]

This is just heartbreaking, not going to lie I'm now waiting for the severe punishment as well of the Monster family who killed Abby Choi 😪