Uncovering Austin's Dark Secrets: Missing Persons, Stolen Cars, and Serial Killer's Dumping Ground!

We traveled to Austin, Texas to help search for missing person Adrian Washington, last seen in 2012, we searched Lady Bird Lake for his missing car and discovered two stolen vehicles. We reported them to the police and also learned that 10 bodies had been found in this lake since 2022 killed by a suspected serial killer. In addition the two cars we found are suspectedly stolen by the Kia boys, a group of teen that steal cars and commit crimes.
More info on Adrian's case:
Adrian was last seen in Austin, Texas on May 25, 2012. He was driving a black 2001 Ford Expedition with the Texas license plate number CP1P982. At 9:00 a.m., he stopped at Planet Fitness off Anderson Lane. After that he went to a dry-cleaning business, where he was given $300 worth of dry-cleaning for free because he was such a good customer. Surveillance cameras filmed his car at a toll booth on Interstate 45 after that.
Adrian has never been heard from again. One of the two cellular phones he was carrying was found on a sidewalk in San Antonio, Texas a few days after his disappearance. It was in good condition and wasn't scratched; it looked as if someone had deliberately placed the phone on the sidewalk rather than dropping it.
Aldo Ray Washington, one of Adrian's cousins, is considered a person of interest in his disappearance. He was the last person to see Adrian, and the two men talked on the phone frequently. In the month before Adrian's disappearance, Aldo called his cellular phone over 100 times. After Adrian went missing, however, Aldo never dialed his phone number again.
Aldo stated he was with a friend, Kenneth Ray Hamilton, at the time Adrian vanished, but authorities haven't been able to confirm this alibi and they think Hamilton may have been involved in Adrian's disappearance as well.
Adrian left behind a wife and three children. He's missing under suspicious circumstances and his case remains unsolved.
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[@reedvending2384]

Always nice when enforcement behaves this way instead of acting like you are bothering them.

[@richardeitel9133]

It’s Austin or some have called it San Francisco

[@jwfinley7808]

Your wrong! They said no gas motors and the Sheriff had one on his boat?😂

[@MrWombatty]

@@jwfinley7808 Was going to point that out as well!

[@paulsisk2444]

​@mrbenz1 well ppl0

[@truthprevails4386]

@@jwfinley7808 it's different for government. remember ;)

[@timothyrill3825]

For limited water to check and you find two stolen cars. Stay at it guys, you are appreciated. ❤

[@TinyBugg7042]

Great job!! I’m an Austinite and happy you found those cars Fact: about 7 yrs ago, give or take a year or two, Texas license plates used to be 6 characters and that changed to 7 characters. And they are, unless a vanity plate or something close to a vanity plate( ones where you can pay 💰 extra for) only black and white- exactly like the license plates you found. Grateful for all that you do!

[@averyflowers8819]

Does it bother you when they call it lady bird lake? It's Town Lake!

[@autobug2]

@@averyflowers8819 Named after LBJ's wife? If so, I wouldn't go near that lake! Yes I hated LBJ that much!

[@vickibird8007]

Great job, guys! I am actually very impressed with how well Austin Police worked with guys and for keeping you updated! Hopefully, Adrian will be located to help bring some peace to their family.

[@meredithaherntamilio4553]

Amen

[@jessicafromtexas2868]

I truly have so much respect for you and Nug. Thank you for going out and searching for the lost loved ones.

[@murraychadwick9362]

I'm an hour away from Austin..My old stomping ground back in my youth. Now I'm 62 and due to the things going on there the last 20 years..I have stayed clear of there.

[@paulchogolmad6808]

It has become the hub of the alphabet crowd! Californians fleeing California, but still want Californication! 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@1995texasaggie]

I remember you. You drove around Northcross Mall on the weekends. ;-) Austin sucks.....I avoid Austin as much as possible these days.

[@garycooper4526]

like wise!!!

[@JamesStripling-u5q]

Yes I remember you very vividly you once gave me head behind a dumpster

[@lovetodance]

My story as well. Lived there 50 years. Was the most amazing town to grow up in. I'm pretty sure those days are long gone. Glad I left.

[@Suebe1962]

You guys have learned so much over the last few years, and now you are pros at what you do!!! 👍👍👍 Good to see “Bob” the little sonar boat in action!!!

[@nancytanguay3178]

It's nice to get those cars out of the water even if you didn't find Adrian.

[@Christine_J]

Well done! Nice to see a department that appreciated your work.

[@maxinestewart9483]

I seen so many of these, it always start raining when people have been found. 🕊

[@Theresa6121]

Don't ever down play what you guy"s do out there, when every time you dive you put yourselves in danger to help others. 💙💚

[@jackielooney8672]

It's awesome to watch you guys working to help families

[@cathymcglasson6947]

This is so sad but rewarding for bringing lost loved ones home. They need to get this serial killer behind bars.

[@ParanormalNana]

Wow, great job Adam & Jeremy

[@manderson3231]

You do fantastic things for people and the environment!! We love what you do, and Thank you very very much ❤️❤️❤️

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

Good to see that the portly cop is so engaged with the search for Adrian.

[@cherylmack1260]

Thanksd for diving and filming. It is always enjoyable to see you two at it.

[@AdamBrownAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@djstaley3015]

Cleaver magnet drop, great job

[@PatriciaLounsbury150]

Well done guys. Adam needs dry suit if anyone can help. Adam put that on a list of things you need. ❤

[@saintsefo4763]

A new drysuit has been ordered for Adam but will take a little time before it's finished and shipped.

[@BTJ10]

@@saintsefo4763Awesome ❤

[@trinamarshall8027]

Prayers to family that he's found. Thanks for all you both do for family's.

[@MaryBruflat]

I recently found your channel. I've watched AWP and Chaos divers for a long time now. I'm so happy to find you. Thanks for what you do

[@dianelove2648]

You guys are awsome. Glad to see you 2 back together trying to give families closer to their loved ones

[@dianemcdonnell6783]

Brilliant job guys, love watching you all keep up the good work

[@saintsefo4763]

Hi, Adam and Jeremy. Nice friendly interaction between you guys, LE & FD. I guess Austin folks are so used to seeing so many police etc at the lake, it's no longer a spectator sport for them. Pity you didn't find Adrian's car, but you did locate two others that they removed. Thanks for sharing. Stay healthy and safe, you guys 👍

[@simonworthington5162]

Doing your thing but finding cars is awesome as getting them out even though you did not find him this time. Keep up the great work guys.

[@f.k.burnham8491]

Keep up the good work. Your efforts are appreciated.

[@Windy-clouds76]

Omg…. PLEASE STAY SAFE!!!! This year is gonna be busy…. ❤🙏🙏❤

[@metu5818]

Why do you say this year is going to busy?

[@Zeeangelofdeath]

That’s a odd thing to say

[@AquaPeet]

Very much appreciate everything you do; finding and removing polluting cars, finding missing loved ones and putting these videos out for us to watch!

[@Malaya06]

Those cops were actually really cool… ❤

[@helenmorelli1101]

Jeremy and Adam, you both are amazing! With limited resources you do great work. God bless you and keep you safe.

[@mymonkey10]

Great effort as usual!!! Hopefully the answers the family is looking for come soon!!! Thank you for searching!!! Keep grinding!!!

[@shirleyallen6072]

Adam & Jeromy ----great video and finds....having the LE & FD was so awesome. Thank you so much:)

[@lindaraines474]

Good job! Two cases cleared in two days! Hope you find Adrian for his family. At least the family knows someone continues to look for their loved one.

[@GailBrenner-vt9ou]

These men are sharp and invested in doing this job correctly.❤blessings to all.

[@TheresaW1264]

Thanks for continuing your searches!

[@lauraduffy6177]

Nice job Adam. Thank you for doing this important work.

[@susanhowell5257]

Thank you for what you do!!

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

Thanks Adam, [and those who work with you] we need as many people as possible to do what you guys do... I KNOW it has to be bitter sweet. You find someone's vehicle, with remains, and it is great, and time to bring that person home, then to see the families faces, they now KNOW for sure their loved one is GONE.... Dam, that's hard, to see a momma hold hope for 1 - 5 - 10 - 20 years, and going through their minds, hopping that the loved one is out there alive somewhere, but they say even if they are gone, we need to know, yet when the do KNOW they are crushed.. Dam that's hard. Love you guys, sometimes you make this old 71 yr old Texas boy's eyes leak..... Cannot imagine not knowing. Ty Prayers love from SE Texas Bear

[@barbarawhite3676]

MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR WHAT YOU ALL ARE DOING. YOU ARE GIVING FAMILIES CLOSURE

[@artisticdriver4218]

Awesome job guys, thank you. 😊

[@wesp1213]

Thank you both for your hard work. Appreciate the law enforcement and everyone involved

[@tinaweatherley4468]

You guys make such a great team. Love watching BOB search the places you can't with the big gas boat. Love your videos. I'm glad the Austin officials were so nice and respectful of you guys. God bless you for always trying to find answers for families of the missing. Hate to hear that Austin is such a crime-ridden place. So many cities are starting to fall into that category.

[@sisan8397]

Wow Hi Jeremy Hi Adam looks like you are going to be very busy this year. Good luck 🍀 First

[@dragonreader3817]

Keep searching. Appreciate you!👍

[@julie-c7e7f]

good onya adam so pleased to see an honest person doing this great job of finding loved one who have been lost, your a great team , .

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi....great job guys....the cops were nice and you did your thing searching for Adrian..... hopefully he is found soon.....take care and stay safe....... Deborah 🇨🇦🙏❤️

[@annagarner1280]

Good job gentlemen, proud of you both..keep up the great work

[@VooDoo31818]

You guys are so awesome thank you for all that you do its amazing.

[@helenmorelli1101]

Adam and Jeremy, you both are very talented; I think back to when I first started watching your posts and see so much improvement! Stay safe and healthy.

[@theshadow5836]

Thank you gentlemen for doing what you do it helps

[@ednaroberts6500]

You guys are awsome . Glad you two search for the missing ,God bless both of you

[@annasaylor3566]

My prayers are sent for this family that their loved one if found and they will have answer's. I pray you guys stay safe.☮️🕯️❤️🌹🦋

[@allinonechannel-foreal]

The channel deserves millions of views I swear 😢❤

[@stephenwhetsell3334]

Your rc boat sure works nice and is a lot of help.

[@gordonchaboyer1636]

Always nice when law enforcement and other search teams work with you guys.

[@bellabroc7294]

So many crimes solved . Doing somthing thats exposing what has been hidden . Bringing people back home . Giving answers . ❤❤ how cool of you to take this on .

[@lynhampton8072]

WELL DONE GUYS LOVE WHAT U BOTH DO

[@piratelady6467]

I see these all the time - and to have a family member lost like this is the worst . ❤ bless all the divers

[@Taswolf]

Great work! I hope Adrian is eventually found. This is a channel people should support. Thank you for doing what you do. ♥️🙏🇺🇸

[@timduvall6488]

Y'all are so cool. Best job in the world. ❤ That was awesome. 😊

[@stimpy1ful]

Great job guys big thumbs up 👍👍keep up the Awesome work 🤘😻👌💙💙

[@coxyofnewp]

The not knowing must be so hard for the family.. Hope one day they get them.. Keep up amazing work guys4

[@teresaharris4603]

I like your channel and nugs channel you guys find cars and dive on them to check them out you don’t make the viewers think you found something case related only to find out it is not. You see it you go down you check it out and that’s it . If it is related to a case you do what needs to be done. I support what you both do and I am glad there are people out there that do this to help people out. I do follow all of the channels that this

[@mechellehuerta6477]

Welcome to Austin.you guys are amazing thank you and God bless u both

[@angelashelley4040]

Awesome job guys ❤

[@renah2509]

Just saw this video. Im from East Texas...Glad you had a pleasant experience with law enforcement in Texas. God bless.

[@carolyncarlson3825]

Great work...hugs

[@johnsepulveda443]

When it comes to cops it’s rare for them to go all out in their searches

[@vivianwinford3681]

You guys are doing a great service which is not appreciated as much as it should be. Thank you for your service to the Police and any loved one's that may have unanswered questions. ❤ 🚢 🚔

[@alexandreanmarion2532]

I think it's AMAZING what you guys do!!!! Keep up your good work!!! There's not to many people that do what you do!!! You're good deeds, will not go unnoticed!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 From all the way up here in Canada ❤❤❤❤

[@MaryLindsey-z5v]

Thank goodness no one them but at least they are out of the water. Thank you guys

[@denisemurray412]

Adam and Nug- you should be glad of the progress you've made. Sure, you didn't find Adrian. But now you know where he isn't. And that's a good thing. Small steps lead to big results. And what you two do is important.

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

Adventures with Purpose, Doug Bishop, said the reason why we find so many upside won vehicles is because, when they go in the tires are buoyant and turn the vehicle with tires up, and it lands on the roof. I always wondered why, mostly upside down ??

[@MapTheMissing]

I was wondering if you could use a magnet with the rc boat 😂 great search, stay safe!

[@amybostic1439]

The fact it was a Kia is crazy

[@janacebrown6851]

y'all should check Lake Livingston, Texas and the Trinity River.

[@noradinneen1]

That Corporal Bowman was really nice-intelligent too. I imagine some local cops cld get a bit defensive & think that youre encroaching on their territory. Great work boys!

[@lifeofamomadventures771]

Hello 👋 Adam and Nug. Good job guys. The p.d. people are such good, decent people. Very personable

[@alanjacobson6673]

Keep on doing your thing.Because you never know when you're gonna find somebody or not

[@helencheadle5709]

Hi Adam and Nugg, I know you work independently now, but thinking back to when Adventures with purpose first began you can really see the difference with the acceptance of Police now compared to back then, when they were much more dismissive. Now you have a great relationship with Police and Fire crews as I think they have come to realise your not Boy Scouts just messing with your latest hobby, but have both been doing this a lot of years as a job of work, donating your time to searching everywhere you can for certain missing individuals, no matter how long since they went. Missing. It’s a shame you were restricted on what boat you took out on the lakes,and really good you had that mini electric radar scanner which you could direct anywhere, as well as have tge capability of taking out and dropping a magnet onto the car, and experience has given you the talent of managing that despite not being right above it! It WAS weird that 2nd cat was upside down with the windows all cranked up, visibility far to murky to see inside as to whether any human remains were inside. I know the boot was open and a slim teenage thief could have slithered out easily enough, but it’s all suppositions until the cars pulled out and you know for sure! Two cars in two days! Well done guys! You work so well together and are getting these lakes cleared of leaking oil,petrol etc from dumped cars. Me just being a mum and fussy about things, would have made a point about all the dirty used syringes,needles etc gathering up into a mess round the side of that lake… It needs clearing up before something obnoxious leaks into the lake, or child/adult, dog or any living creature gets a bad needle stick Injury…fingers crossed you did make a good report about that guys…it’s awful! Take care and stay safe! Good luck on your next investigation, and I pray you DO find the missing man last seen 2012. Godbless him and his family, and Godbless you both too! One last comment, although there are still some folks who sit on one side of the fence,fingers in ears not wanting to know, the other half are probably quite open to the idea of Psychic mediums these modern days. You will always get the fakes in every profession, but I just point our Theresa Caputo from Long Island, John Edwards, and more recently Tyler Henry,who will only give you what they see or hear and not make things up. Wherever you find a Spiritualist church you can contact them to ask if their main speaker or up and coming guest next due to demonstrate would be willing to help direct you to where this man may be found . Apologies if you don’t care for that sort of thing, but I’m willing to try anything which may help find a families loved one. Just wanted to help in anyway I could think of. Stay safe! And good luck! Love and light! Helen in U.K. 👩‍🦳💕👍🥰👏👏👏🔥🔥🙏💐xxxx

[@akawombat42]

Excellent work

[@lorienray6216]

Adam the thief just talked to you asking questions, never know. LOL Adam and Nug you are both doing a great job, keep up the great work, at least you found two stolen cars

[@valeaton4538]

Always a great video . Thank you.

[@journeybrook9357]

Exception should be made for emergency and search rescues and recovery.

[@JenMarco]

I’d imagine some people forget to put their car in park and it rolls in the water and they think someone stole it.

[@512sarina]

Thanks for sharing!

[@brucetaylor172]

Please be careful ,you r like family now ,I have way pitched you two so long .God Bless

[@ernestryder1129]

Adam you and Jeremy are a good team Great Work!!

[@outfield1988]

Amazing work guys.

[@snewpe19]

I was in Austin on business all last week. I wondered how many cars were in the water while walking in downtown.

[@KinglyWarrior75052]

Great work, fellas!! Keep up the awesome work!!!

[@kyliecook8985]

Thanks!

[@AdamBrownAdventures]

Thanks for the support Kylie!

[@samp4050]

I wonder if a drone would help locate hidden cars too, just as an extra bit of help, above the lake?

[@Ieezeca]

Expedition was a much sought after vehicle...a HUGE vehicle. No one's putting that in a lake 19 years ago.

[@leeaw1638]

Hi Guys, good work done there. With regsrd to the vehicles being upside down, it's a case if Hydro dynamics and basic laws of physics. A car is essentially a metal box which will float, starting with buoyancy aids at each corner, (inflated tyres). As water finds its way in the weight at front, engine and transmission will pull the nose, or mow the prow down and at same time increasing ingress of water. Eventually balance is upset and vehicle will flip over. The buoyancy going upside.dependant also if windows up or down inflow being affected by this. Surprising how long and far a vehicle can remain buoyant before fully sinking, and with flow of water how far can travel before submerging. Keep up your good work!

[@dave5799]

It truly seems like these officers are just fed up and exhausted with stolen cars.

[@Wherethewindblows524]

Thank u guys ❤❤ one day he will be found. 🙏💙🙏💙🙏

[@debbiecantrell7577]

It's wonderful what you all do! Stay safe 🙏

[@jamiebarnett5875]

Nice job, guys

[@1scrapper15]

Hi guys! Haven't watched you guys in a while love your videos