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Thank you so much for your hard work. The fact that you focus so much on the victims, and emphasize their humanity, dignity, and inherent value, is what sets you apart from so many other channels who have this content. You deserve the best 🙏
*I've been trying to get to you man!!!* It's an interesting high profile murder in my home town in Nigeria. A former Crown Prince has been charged and sentenced but his son(a coconspirator) is still at large. Maybe, just maybe your coverage can lead to him being brought in.
Imagine going to order a coffee and the barista ignores your order and instead tells you about some gruesome murder for 25 minutes before announcing that the shop will be closing
To be fair, at the intro he DOES say grab a coffee. So you could walk away with your drink if a scary murder story isn't your thing. Seriously though, what an awful man and a horrific end to two (that we know about) women who were trying to support their families back home.
"Unfortunately, he contemplated to take his own life". I'd say: unfortunately, he didn't off himself. Those poor girls went through hell and died a horrific death only because they desperately needed money to send home to their families. I appreciate that Adrian talked about their background and showed huge respect for them.
Adrian, truly thank you for being a part of the true crime community. You give so much love and respect to the victims, and highlight their humanity at every moment. You take the time to learn how to pronounce things and you've never once blamed a victim for their choices or circumstances. I've been following since near the start, and I am so glad to have been along for the journey to see you and your channel and content grow.
@Outsighter so you prefer having empathy for the perpetrator who brutally murdered innocent women instead of the victims just because the victims were pretty? would you still blame the victim and empathize with the killer if it happened to your friend or family member?
So you all obviously get your jollys from shows about real murders but you're on here arguing about who respects the dead the most, what do you all visit Graves and send flowers🤦🏻♂️
@@pauls3117 “so you all obviously get your jollys from shows about real murders” You have 2 other comments on this channel, and one of them is literally recommending another true crime based channel. All that’s being said is to respect the victims and to not judge them based on appearance, actually use your brain.
@@hannaansari2921 Most true crime stories come from my country but statistically most murder victims here are men, most victims of violence here are men, and if we include prisons most rape victims here are men. So why do so many true crime hosts focus on female victims? I think it's because that's what the audience wants and that's what promotes a growing subscriber base.
How am I just now discovering this channel? You do an incredible job of providing geographical and cultural context, and your compassion for the victims is evident.
Very sad story of class inequity. Not only did the two women suffer horribly, but their beloved families lost their financial lifelines due to the privileged narcissistic maniac. Thanks for remembering the victims. RIP Sumarti and Jesse.
Class inequity? They were on a tourist visa, they’re not supposed to be working. Honestly it’s people like that that make it so difficult for everyone else to travel or work in other countries.
@@poshdelux after RU-vid's latest Algorithm changes, a lot of comments that would normally be overrun by either more liked comments or comments from Verified channels, be they verified legitemately or paid ones for an ego boost of incredibly small measure, are now surfacing to the top much easier, to get a wider POV from the viewers. it has also made it so that a lot of smaller channels videos are showing up in the side bar, so they can get more viewers etc.
@@IncredibleCommentary putting these stories out there can serve as a warning for people, that he does it in a respectful manner would be appreciated by the victims families I would think, as they obviously wouldn't want anyone else to suffer the same fate as their loved ones.
@@IncredibleCommentary I usually like this guy's videos but putting the criminal transcript behind a paywall on his Patreon when its publically available information is the first thing he's done that outwardly leaps out at me as Scummy. legit had to pause and come to the comments to see if anyone else noticed / had a problem with it...
Hey! I'm from Hong Kong and I just wanted to give a bit more context regarding domestic helpers. They actually live with their employers, so they're not usually the ones who would be living in cage homes. Aside from that, great video!
So they do not have a home of their own and no privacy. Probably not fixed work hours. Can probably not bring home a lover if they wanted, or have a party for their friends.
that and he tells it from the victims perspective and talks about how their family is doing… i dont think ive ever seen a murder mystery channel do that
I am very impressed with the dignity you afforded these young women and those like them who work so hard for a pitiful remuneration and receive such poor treatment. Very respectful presentation- I wish more people could handle true crime cases as sensitively as you.
I would like to say that not all house workers are treated badly. As an expat kid we had Vilma, she was as close to me as my mum and was always just as much a part of the family as anyone else. She lived with us for 35 years and we bought her a nice plot of land in the Philippines for her retirement. I love and miss her so much ❤️ I couldn’t imagine anyone hurting her, rest in peace to Sumarti & Jesse x how sad
@@MsTemptation What makes you say that? If people were getting treated that terribly I doubt all these young woman would make the choice to go and live this lifestyle right? I mean even if they were the self sacrificing types their mothers , fathers and siblings would stop them. It bothers me that some people jump to over the top conclusions without anything to back it up.
@Dallas Dobson if everyone had such caring and supportive families there wouldnt be so many sex workers or exploited workers,you can deny it all you want but exploitation happens alot and more so in the UAE
I think the most messed up part about this is that the police only caught him because he reported himself. There is sadly a good chance the police weren’t even looking into the disappearances.
Then again, it is hard to look for people who are legally not even there, have no officially known home or work addressess, probably no known phone numbers, no known local family, etc. I'm not saying the police did everything great, but think about how you would look for someone if they were lost. Go to their home to check on them. Go to their workplace and check if they came in or not. Look for their families and friends. Any other place, like school or gyms/official clubs they regularly attended. Illegal residents are much harder to find. Like here people could find me in a million ways, I have a car insurance, a job, I regularly take my dog to her vet, etc. I'm easy to follow, because the things I do are regularly documented in a way police could search back and look up. But without any of those?
Unless it was reported. They (police) can’t just barge in someones property. And about the smell on his apartment the home owners can report to the building management. About the missing person case since they are immigrant workers their consulate will handle it and then the police.
Those poor women. As if being held against their will and killed wasn't horrific enough, to then have their bodies treated as if they were nothing but garbage is just heartbreaking. Another fantastic, but soul crushing, video. I love it when you show a little clip at the end with Nero...I think we really need that as a little reminder that there are beautiful things in the world, especially after the ugly things we've just listened to.
Hi Adrian, I'm a big fan of yours that is from Hong Kong. Thank you for covering a case from my homeland. I recommend you to check out the Yoga ball murders , which is another infamous murder case that occurred over here. I am sure that you and the audience will find it interesting.
Everything about this video - the research you clearly put in, the sensitivity, the humanizing and compassion for the victims - is what sets this channel apart. Thank you for touching on the clear power and personal differences between the murderer and his victims. That part about brought me to tears.
Absolutely horrific story my heart breaks for what samartie and Jessie were subjected to at the hands of a real life evil monster. I hope he suffers for the rest of his pathetic life.
I live in Hong Kong and this case was so shocking! Honestly the crime rate here is relatively low so it was a big deal when this happened. A friend of mine was living in the same building where the murders took place, he said he often saw Rurik in the elevator and got a weird vibe from him. RIP to the victims :(
The fact that he was only caught after he himself called the police... makes me doubt how accurate that low crime rate is to the reality. And as mentioned by someone earlier, the disappearances are also not an indicator of "low crime rate"
Town A has 200 people in it and has 5 homicides a year town B has 1,000 in it and have 10 homicides a year.. that means town A has a higher homicide rate than town B even though town B has more homicides a year lol basic simple math
@@CanMav I regularly went over with a group of expat colleagues to drink at J Residence where one of them lived during that time too. We stopped going there as soon as this case was on the news. It's certainly disturbing.
you handle these heart breaking cases with so much respect and care for the victims. you are a gift to this community. my heart broke multiple times over listening to this case
I love how you conclude at the end of your videos and put everything in perspective. and lay out the reality of situations. You are truly compassionate and caring! And I love that you started putting a palette cleanser with the cats at the end
One thing I really appreciate about your videos is the discussion of the local culture the crime took place in. That context is helpful for understanding the cases, but it also just broadens our understanding of the human condition.
I really love that you cover so many international cases! On your channel I learn about so many new cases. I feel so sorry for the women, since they only sought out a better life... may they rest in peace.
Why feel sorry for them. They were most likely prostitutes back home before travelling to HK. Once they're on that slide, they continue being prostitutes for life. They must see it as easy money, and they obviously love the sex too much. Once they're where's, they've turned a corner. There's no going back for them.
If you like chilling crime, serial killer stories, then watch on RU-vid about the backpacker murderer Ivan Milat. He died in jail but never confessed to just how many holiday makers he so brutally killed. He even attacked men, breaking their spines, paralysing them, then raping them before burying them in Belangelo Forest, NSW, where many were never found. He was a madman.
Thank you, for the respect, you gave to these women. How sad their murders are. Your voice is so calm, and soothing. It's a pleasure, after a stressful day at work.
When I lived in South Korea around 2001, there was a really famous case of two North American young women who lived in Korea and taught English. They checked into a hotel, and one of them brutally slaughtered the other one with their bare hands. Later, they said they were drunk out of their mind, which is consistent with the drinking culture of South Korea that I experienced. I've never seen a podcast or RU-vidr talk about this.
thank you for portraying the woman in such a compassionate and humanizing way. it's really easy for many to judge when we've never had the huge responsibility of caring for an entire family and coming from nothing. they just wanted to do and be better. may they rest in peace and i hope their families are ok.
Shout out to all the ladies who travelled all the way to Hong Kong to work as a maid. Wishes all of their needs at home and in Hong Kong will be easily resolved. My family does not have to luxury to hire a maid when I was growing up, but we came across one maid in recent years who left her family and kids to work in Hong Kong as a caretaker of my 90+ years old grandma. Thankfull for her and really wish she could achieve whatever she wants.
Domestic workers often tolerate horrendous conditions! It’s no wonder that the lure of a more lucrative way of getting by is attractive. These poor women. And this story demonstrates that education, career, money….well, they don’t always indicate a stellar character. Thanks as always Adrian, for your clarity and compassion while telling this tragic tale.
Adrian you have no idea how much your uploads help me get through these days, you're just the perfect distraction from everything going on in my life right now
Thank you for never glorifying killers, and always being respectful while highlighting the victims. I'm a long time fan, and always appreciate the respect shown to those lost too soon.
It seems like he has always had this kind of personality, and drugs, alcohol and money fueled his psychopathy. If he was described as "odd" from his school, he clearly had something wrong with him. His ex is also weird, she laughs and jokes about her life with this man who has just killed 2 women!
Its also a problem that women step so low to Resort to prostituted themselves. This is a dangerous and dirty job without honour, so why would a women do something so dangerous?
There’s something particularly chilling about today’s criminals. They KNOW the ubiquitous nature of their data footprints, CCTV etc. But their compulsion is so overpowering that, it doesn’t ultimately matter if they know there’s a good chance they’ll get caught.
What? There may be a nearly ubiquitous amount of ways that people's actions can be retrospectively found out with certainty, but ever notice that none of these things actually tend to lead to them being caught in like 80%-90% of cases? Plus, these are all biased obviously by covering cases where someone was caught. There are more, proportionally speaking, of cases that are not ever solved, nor the person responsible caught. I mean even assuming for a moment that all the people convicted of a homicide are in fact the actual person who did it [which we know with complete certainty is not true, but let's assume it is,] that still means there is a roughly 50/50 chance of getting away with it. Which only increases [by exactly how much I wouldn't be able to speculate on,] once you narrow it down solely to those who commit them with the intention of getting away with it... i.e. excluding all the people who turn themselves in for it in whatever particular way, people who dispose of bodies instead of keeping them around in the place they are staying in, etc... And of course all that has a caveat of restricting what is included in "homicide" numbers because in any given there ranges between [at least officially,] around 1/4 of these intentional taking of life to many multiples of this type of intentional taking of life by things that people do not criticize [unless the people involved are not liked by the particular person in question,] that are deemed "conflicts" by governments themselves against external people. They are also "homicides," but they are the type people tend to support... or at least large majorities of people do.
I have only recently started watching your channel, and really enjoy the varied stories you tell. I appreciate your non judgmental and empathic style, which clearly reflects the person you are. Thank you for highlighting that these ladies had way more to their lives and are not in a minority in HK working so hard to support their families back home. May they rest in peace.
Hi Adrian. Greetings from South Africa. Your work is exemplary - I am hooked! You have covered some serious cases in South Africa with detail and grace. I think there is maybe one other case you could perhaps also investigate. It entails the case of Oscar Pistorius, the internationally known paralympic athlete, who ended the life of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp on the night of Valentine's Day 2013. His court case was nationally televised, but there are still debates among locals whether the act of ending Reeva's life was intentional, or a sincere mistake. There is a lot about the incident that raises questions. I would love to see your analysis of the case, and the inputs from your subscribers. Thanks for the contribution you make to our lives. Take care of yourself.
I came across this channel one day, have been watching it since and i love how you put the stories together and it isn't all over the place. Im in Barbados and i appreciate the good morning, good afternoon or good evening 😊❤
He really was narcissistic. With all he had, he still was not happy and I believe he took his unhappiness with his life out on those two innocent ladies who did not deserve to die like that, but at least there family and friends got to lay them to rest. May their souls rest in eternal peace 🙏 I really enjoy how you take us all around the world with so many cases that I would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn about, thanks for the amazing job you do by giving the voiceless a voice, keep up the awesome work.
it truly sad that those two beautiful women died because of this man Rurik, but on a brighter note art least he seemed to want to be caught. thankfully he was before he had the chance to do it again. and love the kitty at the end, that was cute. keep up the amazing work Adrian!
@@torachan23 right, sadly. I’m very glad the cops took it seriously as well, there are too many cases in the US and Canada of cops not caring to look into a missing persons report because the victim was a known sex worker. It makes me so mad.
I love the work you do; more importantly, I really admire the empathy you show the victims in each and every case. Sex workers are frequently blamed for their own demise but you understand their desperation to make money and support their families. It’s your humanity which shines through. 😊
Wait, she was a sex worker? I thought he said she was a talented Indonesian disk jockey making big waves in Hong Kong's after hours scene. Guess that was just the cover story.
@@roxymcdonald6518 Sorry, I wasn't clear. What I meant was that while some sex workers in poor areas like Hong Kong might choose that line of work in order to support their families, that's not necessarily the case across the board. There is no need to turn to that kind of work here in the US, for example. While some are forced into it, many are not, and do not get into it for such honorable reasons.
you are by far the most intelligent and best true crime content creator I have come across. I can’t express to you enough how refreshing it is to find someone who tells these stories with nuance and provides a logical materialist context. the last video of yours I watched, you took the time to speak on systemic failures regarding mental health, and this time you respectfully spoke on the issues of class. you’re the first I’ve come across that doesn’t mispronounce every other word or make the most idiotic surface level “observations”/come up with “theories” that genuinely sound like something a child would say (looking at you, Stephanie Harlow and your Ralph Wiggum sidekick lol). anyway, thank you
I really like the way you narrate even the most horrendous crime. So much respect for the victim while being composed and focus on detailed narration of vile actions. Your story telling is just amazing. I watched your videos weekly while drinking my latte 😀
Thank you for bringing back the coffeehouse kitty Adrian, it helps this Grams to feel, safer, while listening to these human experiences that are so frightening! But I listen while my own handsome kitty sits on my lap! But he likes tea : )
My Monday is made with your video. Adrian. I'm always so happy to see one pop up. You're a wonderful companion during the work day. I raise my mug to you, sir. Can't wait for this case.
love your new kitty cat ❤❤ also great video, been watching since you had about 20k subs, you've come so far in such a short amount of time but its hugely deserved!
First let me say thank you for your work. It distracts us from the madness that exists out there and is called everyday life. I also saw that I'm not getting notifications for new videos even though I've pressed the bell. Gladly I saw it on the home screen. Good luck and we look forward to your next episode.
New subscriber. I appreciate your presentation. You're not silly, overly dramatic or boring. This is a case I've never heard of, for a change. Looking forward to more.
The intro you put together of this chap painted a very very good picture and hooked me early on -- a skill you have developed and clearly have become great at! Been watching you for a year now or so. Cheers from Greece. ~ Ryan (NY native)
Another case beautifully told, love how you always try to shine a light more on the victims rather than on the perpetrator, so good to see their memories being honoured. Also thank you for Nero at the end, always a pleasure to see the cutie!
"diminished responsibility" indeed. He's a narcissist, the unfortunate product of coddling and not preparing your child for adulthood. The callousness of being able to both torture another human being, that you acknowledge was a good person, and yet have no sense of guilt or responsibility. What a disgusting human.
This is truly horrific and my heart goes out to the young girls and their families. In the mid 1990's while at university in Leeds, west Yorkshire, my friends and I were approached by a young lady who offered us work in Hong Kong. Basically, we were expected to talk to men in clubs and have a drink with them.... I'm so relieved we weren't taken in by the promise of money and a so called summer of a lifetime!
I truly appreciated how you perfectly captured the complexities of the societal structure in Hong Kong and the life of immigrants from all walks of life. This is evident by how you were able to describe the physical demands and work demands of the lives of domestic workers. Contrast to the typical residential & commercial cleaners, domestic workers in HK are treated as a subpar workforce with hardly any work rights and protection hence the extensive hours and even sometimes- quarters within the homes of their employers in tiny closets with nil holidays nor personal days afforded. Thank you for representing these women Adrian, you have given their lives a voice beyond statistics and discrimination.
Hi Adrian my grandma says she never misses an episode of yours, also one of our favorite coffee is the chameleon almond creamer or black no sugar , my twin brother his name is Kamran he is also a great designer he makes RU-vid logos and branding for companies. He would be more than happy to help you if you ever needed artistic work a new RU-vid LOGO or web page. He is very good and many references. We all are big fans and hoping you reach as many people as possible with your amazing channel and exquisite storytelling. ♥️♥️ Success..love..always
I had almost forgotten about this. I was living in Thailand at the time, and read a bit of the reporting about this case. Thank you for providing more back story. Horrible story.
I'm so happy this isn't a plane crash episode like the German Wings one. I LOVE Coffeehouse Crime and really want to watch that one, but I just can't as I'm taking a flight next week and it'll stick in my head too much! This is a great episode though, thank you so much for making my week!!
With 4000 people going missing every year it makes me wonder if they’re homicide rate is only low because they are not being investigated how many of those missing persons are a homicide
That's the case for most asian countries especially Japan and China. Unless it's a major incident or a top official they don't waste their time sadly. Many horrific cases that never come to light.
I mite be wrong, but out all of the crime youtube channels that Iv watch, your channel is the only one that pays tribute to the victims in the end. Good on you mate and keep up the great work.
Hi Adrian, Thank you for your videos. Your consideration and respect for the victims is unparalleled. Would you consider covering the Stacey Mitchell murder? It really struck me when I read about it and it hasn't really been covered. Today's case hit me hard because of the sad reality of how hard migrant workers work to support their families and the marginalised conditions they have to put up with.
I absolutely understand the victims decisions to work as a sex worker.. I've been in hongkong 10 years ago. And my employers address was also in wanchai and transferred to Tai hang just before I arrived. Working as a domestic helper is really a sacrifice but working with employers that has no respect towards their workers is too much to handle. You'll go crazy in no time.. 😥 Sending my prayers to the family and for these 2 victims.. Fly high. You'll never be forgotten. 💖💖💖
I always find the opening titles comforting; the ching-ching of the bell on the door, the brightly lit and cosy interior, the friendly and well spoken proprietor, inviting me to sit down and partake in a cappuccino and a slice of true crime 🙂🤔
I always notice how well written your script is. Exceptional. Clearly something was off with this guy since he was very young. His ex girlfriend talking about him was very disturbing to me. 😳 I was not expecting that little surprise at the end. So cute!! 🐈
I've been here since 10k . This is one of my top favorite channels . His narration and the way he structures his videos is one of the best on you tube.🎉
Absolutely makes my morning/day when I see coffeehouse crime has posted!!! Thank u so much for the case coverage... one I haven't herd of!!!! That's one thing I love about this channel u do cases that not everyone else has done; also your delivery is amazing!!! Thank u!!!
That is so cute at the end of a horrific upload, he probably didn’t do what he ended up doing before because he worked so much, then his true monstrous side came out,give that kitty cat a hug for me, and thank you ever so much for your work, important and appreciated✌🏻💕😻
