The Vending Machine Murders that Killed 12 People... 

the japanese have no fear.

@@ddjsoyenby mad more like it.

It's high cultural trust, I suppose

Japan is a country where if you leave money in an ATM or in public someone will hand it in, or it will sit there waiting for your return... or a tourist will find and take it.

Japanese too soft, guess that’s what happens when you get nuked by America 2x

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Thank you! I appreciate your kind words 🙏

He pronounced 妖怪 yōkai as yukai though.

The only thing I hate about your comment is that I can only like it once.

@@CyberusSuper Can you see a dislike on your comment?

I find that crazy how trusting Japanese culture is to just leave a money box and food and trust that people will pay for it. Watched a video of a gyoza store that you grab the food out the fridge and put money in the box. I live in a lower middle to middle class area in my city and just last week a guy pushing a paleta (ice cream bar) cart left it in front of my house to look for his wallet he dropped a few blocks away. Not even 3 minutes later people were trying to steal the cart and I had to guard it until he got back.

Rural areas in the US have these. You need homogeneous societies to develop high levels of communal trust. Diversity causes high levels of distrust, crime, poverty.

@@johnnycab8986 Theres not, you are a liar.

@@milwaukeerican5 You know what the funniest thing about this is? In the 1980s the US used to call the Japanese "lying thieves", which was actually being motivated by envy and desperation over Japan's economic growth (which lasted until the Plaza Accord). There are many American books and movies demonizing Japan and predicting a war, although the USA was already colonizing Japan at that time. Sounds similar?

@@Hach-cn4bo It absolutely could be cute. Japan is the land of cute objects.

An open or closed drink?

@@tima2553 Based on what I've seen from this case, back then you couldn't differentiate between a completely unopened drink and one that has already been opened, because the lids weren't tamper-proof. Nowadays, most products, especially in places where events like this in the video have happened, come with tamper-proof lids or packages, so people can tell when something has already been opened. Unless someone is not paying enough attention to that detail, I don't think anyone would take a drink that has been opened already nowadays.

It is a bit like us leaving the doors open in a house, the more we know about people, the less we trust them.

Guys stalk women in Japan, follow them to their homes and attack them as they enter the house. It’s not some paradise dude. Tons of crime happen in Japan every day. I felt more safe in New Orleans than I ever did in Tokyo and that’s saying ALOT

Wow. Interesting

Your mother was a wise woman.

We leave our drinks open all time at work

@@euphorbia1581 It’s a good thing no one there is a closeted (which most are or they’d not get away w anything bc everyone would be watching them) psycho...that you’re aware of yet. I’m not saying anyone is. I’m saying it’s best to be safe than sorry.

@@euphorbia1581 goodluck

Yes!!!!

I think they're pretty awesome culture, I married one. Women aren't treated so good, but everything else, pretty awesome. Fried grits won my father in law over. He'd refused to look or talk to me. I'm not Japanese. But he loved my fried cheese grits. And they don't mind if you burb. It's like saying good food to them.

@@lisatsuda To add to that: toxic work culture, casual racism, suppression of individuality, hellish justice system, and evolution at a glacial pace isn’t all that awesome either.

@@rubyy.7374 toxic work culture? They’re the only county that praise you for falling asleep at work.

@@rubyy.7374 100% true and one of the highest suicide rates in the world due to toxic work culture and shaming of mental health issues. Specially among younger generations

@@sup_my_bwana Yes, because people usually have no life outside of work (14-16 hour work days are normal and expected)

What a great idea, I'd listen too!

Im very much in love with my wife, but Adrian could get me to do anything with that voice

@@johnnyb1030 what does this mean 😭

That's the problem, I find his voice monotonous and hard to listen to for long periods (maybe it's his accent I dunno.) I much prefer Bill Curtis! Also he tends to go off on a tangent a lot. Nice crime stories though.

I agree. Helps me sleep . I binge watch his videos before bed

To drink an open drink? What if it’s old?

@@tima2553 it’s not open 😊 it’s always unopened. That’s probably why all those people didn’t have a problem drinking one… strange to us but in Japan, people are very trusting. Especially in smaller towns and villages. ☀️

@@SnowWhite717_ maybe in your immediate area, but crime in Japan is pretty rampant. I went with my fiancé before covid and the amount of stalkers is nightmarish. The signs on the public bus’ and trains telling people not to grope others also is a testament to how scary Japan can be. I’m not even sure how the woman in Japan can get from A to B without being abducted or attacked.

@@lawdadz4332 It's not that extreme and if you have been there you know it. In general it's quite a bit safer than almost anywhere else in the world, at least in Kansai and Okayama pref. which is where I have spent my time. Never saw any crime of any kind there, and I've traveled around a lot. It's not perfect, but to say crime is rampant is just ignorant of what rampant means and crime stats compared across countries. I may well be biased to see things more in a positive way than purely neutral, my ex wife is Japanese and my son is a dual citizenship holder, but I have spent a fair bit of time there surrounded by only Japanese people and culture etc.

@@noth606 I’ve been there and was there for a while. In my opinion it was pretty scary. Having people walk behind you for over an hour. Seeing guys filming my fiancé from park benches and then following us to get a better angle. Their was almost NO shame behind the actions of some of these people. I saw countless women being harassed and nobody would bat an eye. People were too afraid to intervene or even give information on how to get out of the situation. Felt all alone surrounded by thousands. And how is it ignorant? Because I noticed the signs telling people not to grope on others and noticed first hand how dangerous it can be? You’re ignorant for thinking everyone has the same experience. Good for you, you had a good time apparently. But it’s not the safest in the world because you had a great time. Everything I stated was due to personal experience. It’s not looked down on to creep on people or to try and scam people. This information came from my time being there. While I can say it was definitely not a bad time. I had countless moments where I noticed something strange or noticed I was about to be robbed or worse. Oh and to top it all off. You can’t get a policeman to help with anything! They all seem goofy and unbalanced. Saw a teenager outrun a cop who had fell on the ground and tripped over something. The teens laughed and ran away. It was funny for a second until I realized that’s the people they hire to protect to public.

Agreed.

Agreed, but it would be good if they were labelled as unsolved, in the title or state it at the start of the narrative. I hate that feeling of the build up just to find out no one knows. Can't delve into the psyche of the unknown lol.

@@RosscoPeko187 That's what I wanted to say as well. I certainly don't mind a smattering of unsolved cases but it's pretty important to know it's unsloved before starting the video. It reminds me of the old film-making adage, "Never cheat your audience".

@@RosscoPeko187 yes! I usually don’t click on them if they say unsolved because I hate unsolved cases that just leave you hanging. love his videos but def wish I would’ve read the comments first lol

True! Someone out there just might know something

Agreed, I hate speculation, but Adrian is such a good story teller

I once bought a sealed ( with sealing foil on top) jar of Nutella that had the trace of a finger in it

I agree, normally I pass on unsolved murders as I hate not knowing who did it. This one was really interesting though, as I had never heard about it before.

I agree regarding unsolved cases. I mean, on one hand yes I want to hear about them, but for some reason, they are not as "psychologically satisfying." I guess I'm the type that doesn't like "loose ends" LOL.

He’s the best!! 🤗🙏🏻🎊

Guzma be lookin' hella dog-like

Ummm

That is horrible! Feel better!!!

He does have a healing voice. Get well soon 😊🙏🏾

Hope you are feeling better! 💐

First time hearing about the tylenol poisonings!

this crime was perhaps inspired by the tylenol poisonings. it happened right after.

I was just thinking the same thing , very reminiscent of the Tylonal murders

Agree. Twisted and disturbing storiesss.

Japan always proving that you don’t need guns to cause mass harm

@@Get_yottedatleast they don't need to have metal detectors in their schools

@@govardhanposina17 they do need fences all over the place to keep people from jumping

@@govardhanposina17 *coughs in Unit 731*

They came from all across the country. Its too early for Japan to have an UPS like service. He simply traveled. We know all these bottles were laid around the machines. If he worked at the factory why would the spiked drink not be inside the machine?

That's what I was thinking too!

@@unboppable1702 could have been a red herring. If the tampered drink was made by an employee and placed inside the machine, it's far likelier that the police would have been able to track each poisoning, trace back the company services the machines and narrow down their suspects. By leaving it out, you obfuscate the trail and can even duplicate it at machines that weren't serviced by the individual. But I think regardless of the individual who did it, leaving it out was likely done because I'm sure it could've been placed really quickly as they walked past the scene maybe without even having to stop. In and out

Actually I still think it could have been a factory worker. They came from all over the country after all. If the person was a factory worker poisoning random drinks than the drink left behind could have been put there with good intentions, and that person wasn't the killer. For instance maybe the person who paid for the drink got two drinks and put the second one out there as a goodwill gesture. The drink they took with them wasn't poisoned because the factory worker was only tainting random bottles, and that person lucked out and made the right 50/50 choice. People are saying all these drinks were left out by the machine, but the video only indicated that happened in the first case. It didn't say this was the case for every other poisoning.

I agree with you 💯

it's easier if the people they killed are stranger since you don't have any emotional relation whatsoever.

Look up the Tylenol murders

Govts do it all the time. In fact, 250 million in the 20th century excluding all wars. Wonder how the 21st century will turn out...

@@dystopian.. I was just going to say the bad Tylenol cases.

@@dystopian.. Beat me to it. 😉👍👍

thats why we now have safety seals so you can tell that they've been tampered with

Tylenol poisoning in Chicago early 80s US led to tamper-proof packaging. There were also the Halloween candy scares.

I have noticed he often makes jokes

His name is Adrian...

I mean, he usually pulls off at least one good subtle joke per video so I'm not sure why you think it's for once.

He makes jokes often and shows his cat at the end of many videos and is playful with him. He seems like a genuinely fun person to be around, imho.

@@lariwyman6273 Not anymore. It's Adrienne now.

My cat must be an enigma, he likes the vet. Most of the cats I've has in my life hate me for days after I've taken them but my current little lad bruno loves it

@@lonick1692 Bruno sounds like quite the character. Or is he just incredibly sweet?

@@bluewingedchaoscat hes got his quirks, hes the friendliest cat I've ever had, I've never know a cat to like a belly rub

@@lonick1692 I've had four cats and none of them like to go to the vets. However, my last one loved to have his belly rubbed. He would lay there for hours and let me rub his belly. My other cat finally figured out hey this isn't as bad as it looks and so she would flop down and show me her belly and let me rub her belly and I know she did it cuz she was Big Time jealous of the other cat. All they're separate little personalities are so sweet and just make them the best. I wish I could have another cat but I'm severely allergic and after 35 years of having four cats my doctor says please stop doing this to yourself. But if one turned up at my door I wouldn't shoo it away.

@@wildechild5 Are you not able to get an allergy shot? I did and have no problems now.

Right? When he said the man took the bottle to the hospital with him, I had really hoped he'd pulled through.

Spoiler

@@TheDramacist yeah sorry that someone's actual life is considered a spoiler to you. Eat shit lmao.

i feel like substances as dangerous as this shouldnt be sold to the general public but i dont know how practicable that would be

​@@onibabapapa2659 it wouldn't be practical at all. Alot of things can be dangerous if used the wrong way or if mixed with other substances that have normal uses. Heck you can make something dangerous even on accident if you aren't aware of what certain mixtures make

The threat is in the tampering, not the safety of the original drug, and any OTC drug can be made lethal.

@@CAHSR2020 All OTC can be lethal, we’re not all daft!

I feel old too, especially when he said that. Lol Gen X baby!

@@CAHSR2020 It's possibly just the association. Like if someone you knew was killed at a Walmart, you might feel weird passing by any Walmart.

Agreed.

yes :( we're left wondering who was the culprit

Same here 🤔☹

Me too. It bothers me a lot that it's unresolved till this date.

I don't mind that it's unresolved if the murderer stopped his/her ways. But, off course, in an actual movie, I hate when the ending isn't really one that terminates such as how some series seasons end, and then you would have to wait for another year for a possible continuation of the story.

The man is THE 🐐! 💯🔥

He always is careful with his pronunciation. He does his homework!

Respiratory 😅

Yukai. More like youkai

It's serviceable. Edit: "Yukai"?...

Did you ever report it? Tell your parents? Or even tell the dude behind the counter.

Sorry bout that.... i injected peepee into random sprites for laughs when i was a kid.... guess you got one of them...

Glad to hear everything turned out fine for you.

@@HooLeePhucingSheet told people, including guy behind the counter and parents, but it was not officially reported.

@@ND-Skyz wouldn't imagine that happening to me 💀

You are not alone, I too do this! Better to be safe than sorry.

Absolutely! Me too, it's just not worth it.

I've drank things that had already gone bad, often because the seal was not properly secured, so many times that it's given me the same fear. I always make sure the safety seals are intact and untampered with. Also growing up with a dad who chewed Copenhagen and used soda cans to spit into and an alcoholic mom that would spike all of her own drinks, I absolutely never drink things that I know 100% haven't been touched by anyone. If I put a soda or cold coffee cup down, I will not pick it back up.

It's not dumb if you survived

I agree I remember I think in the UK people were putting poison etc into jars in supermarkets and they had to have something to protect the jars. We have to be alert for nasty people all the time

Not exactly first on my list after this 😅

@UCrpxH9pbYwnNVr22-w2BH_Q If I visited Japan that many times, I would focus on restaurants the first couple times. Then I would have to see what interesting things they put in vending machines since they come up with so many interesting things.

When I was in Japan I loved the fact that beer was sold in vending machines. I emptied mine out in my hotel in like a day and a half

I remember when I went buying a chocolate type drink, out of curiosity, from a vending machine near the Fuji TV center. It was so good I bought 2 more.

@@Spiritofdarkandlonelywater what got me was being able to buy HOT canned coffee out of the vending machines. I was wondering at 1st what the cardboard sleeves were for on the side of the machine, I found out after getting getting first degree burns on my fingers. Lol Jk. But seriously, the can was hot

Totally agree. The world is out there!!!

You should also check out dire trip. He used to live in Japan and is able to translate Japanese news himself.

@@josh1382 LOVE Dire Trip! Disturban is also another great channel.

I recall the tylenol poisonings; I was in the Hospital for something unrelated, but I would not take a pain killer.

Why would you think the Tylenol situation was a conspiracy? I'm in Australia but remember that particular case being reported here. Many years later I came across a theory held by some investigators regarding the Tylenol murders. The theory was something along the lines of only one of the victims was the main target but the others were killed to make it look random. America had another case a couple of years later that was similar but the perp was caught in that one.

That and the Excedrin poisonings.

I was wondering if anyone else was reminded of the Tylenol murders which also occurred in the 80’s. I doubt we will ever know who committed it. Excederin poisonings? I’m not aware of that. Guess I have some reading to do!

@@leighkaiser7298 look up Stella Nickell. She lived in Seattle in the mid 80s, and poisoned her husband to get rid of him/get his life insurance. When it was deemed he died of natural causes (the assumption was heart issues, I think) she put cyanide in Excedrin bottles, and left them on store shelves, which resulted in her poisoning complete stranger, Sue Snow, in order to bring LE's attention to the deaths as tampering murders. She was caught when she made the mistake of giving LE all the bottles of medicine from her house that had been purchased in recent months, including the Excedrin bottle from which her husband supposedly took the poisoned capsules... AND (against all odds!) a SECOND bottle of Excedrin that had been tampered with, but had been purchased from a completely DIFFERENT store. Whoopsie! 🙄 Thank God for many criminals being dumb, or at least for them thinking they're smarter than everyone else... otherwise, as with the Chicago cases, we likely wouldn't know the perpetrator of these crimes, either.

I immediately thought of the Tylenol murders in the USA as well. The person who did it was never identified, if I remember correctly.

Right?? That is the case I thought of immediately too. Also unsolved I believe.

Isn’t he so fit

@@tristanbradoo7297 he’s such a sweet dude, I absolutely love coffeehouse crime ☺️

You are so good Adrian. I love how you present the stories in depth and passion. Great talent. I always feel so privileged to listen to you. Big hug.

Thank you folks! I don't deserve you 🙏

Your voice is why I watch Coffeehouse Crime.

Uh, hello!! Who wouldn’t listen to a true story about Bigfoot fighting Godzilla?? That would be amazing.

For sure the killer or killers is or are already dead by now.or he or them are in tbeir 70s wstching netflix at home battling some disease.😁

Yeah I’m sure you are more well informed than the profilers that decided it was likely one person. I’m sure they’re spending tons of time working a super old cold case lol. People are always out doing shit like this don’t be naive.

You couldn’t use DNA or fingerprints anyway since hundreds of people have used the soda machine

Lol! What a lovely comment.

Among all the madness that is going on this world I love the sheer positivity of this comment. Way to go Julie!

Reading this hurt my eyes!!

Thank you very much indeed for all your likes and compliments! Much appreciated!

Thought the same too.

hahahah! Seriously!!!

Pretty rare but they do fall on people.

People should not be tipped at work to be able to pay their bills. Employers should provide a living wage, and not depend on tips from customers to pay their wages. It's so ridiculous in the US.

@@chopsticksforlegs LMAO

@@nikkimcdonald4562 what's so funny

@Trinity Wood. I saw that here in Australia Trinity. It's mind blowing! Who would do that? Could be an inside job, I hope justice prevails. R.I.P to those victims and blessings to their families. 😎🙏

@@m1586 originally police came out and said they believed it to be a targeted attack, but then they said it could've been a burglary gone wrong. On Monday(?) the police came out and said there's no real threat to the public, but then they changed their statement on Wednesday(?) night I believe. Hopefully they get the suspect(s) in custody soon. Stay safe down under!

@@trinitywood4100 I saw something about that on the news last night. Stay safe and check your six.

So no gun this time? That's Different

This was all over the news about a week ago. Haven't seen anything else about it since... That's a shame, I hope those affected by this find closure