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The person who hid the weapons bag deserves recognition as well. Just willing yourself to bolt in that situation is hard enough, but having the presence of mind to do something that (as with James' actions) likely saved lives is a cut above.
Adrian always tricks me with his accent. He sounds so sweet and gentle 99% of the time, as if he doesn't have a care in the world and never gets upset. But there's moments where he throws in a curveball that makes me spit out my drink. "...who, if you don't know them by name, are the two vile sh*tbags responsible for the Columbine High School shootings..." And then he casually continues on with his story, as if that didn't just happen. Well done, sir, well done!
Would be interesting if Coffeehouse Crime cover the case of Sumanto. Sumanto is famous in Indonesia for all the wrong reason. He's basically Ed Gein (stealing corpses) but he consume those corpses and I think give some of the cooked meat to his neighbors. Indonesia is WILD. Some of the cases are so surreal it's hard to comprehend that it's real.
One thing that’s sad in cases like this, something that’s rarely addressed, is the family of the killer. They go through a horrible kind of grief….the loss of their son…and the overwhelming burden of the killer being their son. I think they can never recover, have no support, and in fact, get targeted. Does anyone remember the Casey Anthony case? Her parents were literally tormented by total strangers. We all feel the tragedy of the loss of a beautiful young woman. Somehow people feel like the family of the perpetrator should be held to blame. There are victims scattered wide after these tragedies.
Maybe... maybe not. It's possible they have no idea what their child is doing and no control. I don't condone people targeting the family but sometimes family members are enablers, supporters, encouragers and protectors of murderers. In which case I feel no sympathy at all.
@@alsmith9853 not only that, but in most cases the parents were the ones to cause them to be violent. whether that be neglect, abuse (physically or mentally), or abandonment. it’s very rare for someone to be a killer when they have good supportive parents.
@@cadence6814 most the time the parents didnt do shit wrong, look at the stories only like 30 percent come from bad homes stop buying the medias bs. and most the time the parents didnt know or do anything to harbour them and yet most people still think its ok to harass griving innocent folk. some people just born this way its not hard to grasp just blame the individual no one else
Not always. We will have to see how was this piece of garbage’s family to decide if they are victims or not. In the meantime the main victim is this poor girl.
The reason I love Coffeehouse Crime is that Adrian always makes sure to talk about the victims and put them at the centre. The words of Anastasias mother made me tear up. So much love still to this day. Rest in Peace Anastasia.
Indeed, this was one of Adrian's best videos - although devastating, it was also heart warming and as you rightly say, the words of Anastasias mother were so very powerful and inspiring.
This has put him above the others. I normally don't care about crime, well anything, due to my family being obsessed with it. This is the only channel I can even watch about this stuff. Not that I care, just that it is more about the vic than the perp.
I find that all the creators that I subscribe to make a point to highlight the victims and their families, they pay tribute and support any new laws or donations towards changes that come out of their tragedy. I’m new to this channel and I love it because Adrian is sexy AF! Sorry that was inappropriate but c’mon, look how he talks out the side of his mouth then try to say he’s not lol ✌🏼
I basically came here to say this. Even when bringing in relevant to the story Columbine dirtbags, it was brief and there was no glory in it. It's always about the victims. And that's why I love this channel.
A lot of channels do this. Let's be real, they know it works and they're all making money off of it. There are a lot of channels that focus on the psychology of killers which is why they focus on the killers, obviously, but just about all True Crime UA-camrs mention the victims
I absolutely adore Adrian. I have never seen a true crime channel cover so many cases I have never heard of. He does such a brilliant job explaining things, shows heart warming empathy, and throws in the best quips. My fave crime channel ❤
She was one of my very good friend's. I went to prom with her. She was at my 17th birthday party. 1st time ever clubbing lol. I miss her. She was a beautiful person. Thank you for covering her story.
One of my friend's sister got shot in the leg that day too, it was so shocking hearing about this when I had a lot of student's older siblings at Dawson. It was such a sad and tragic day 😢
Hey Jess, it’s crazy how it’s been 17 years already since all this happened. I was lucky to have been there the day before around that time, cause God knows I could’ve been one of those injured or killed that tragic day.. ( btw we went to High school together )
I love that this story was told from the victims perspective first. So sad for her parents. And I also feel it for the killers parents because in this situation they tried their best.
Heartbreaking for Kimveers family as well as everyone else’s involved imagine the guilt and shock that will live with his parents forever you’d struggle not to blame yourself even if you know it wasn’t your fault
That’s so true. Nobody ever thinks of them because their son did the evil act that killed a beautiful girl and injured 19 others. The sons dead so who’s left to take their anger out on? I wonder if that happened? I’m in Australia so I didn’t know about this shooting. I do feel sorry for the parents too. Good on you for commenting on that.
Prior to the attack, Gill would listen to the song À Tout Le Monde by Megadeth on repeat. When the band came to play in Montreal a few weeks after the events, frontman Dave Mustaine took a moment of silence at the beginning of the show to honor the victims.
I remember that it enraged me when some social conservative types blamed Megadeth's music for the shooting. It seems like the only time the media makes a big deal about a horrible person's taste in music is when it's metal, or something else on the heavier end of the spectrum. That's not fair. I would like to read or hear about a horrible crime where the killer or killers listed their favorite music as Luke Bryan or Ariana Grande for once.
@@RequiredFieldsWell thinking about the population in general its safe to assume there is a fair percentage of people who listen to pop music. A percentage larger than listen to metal (as I do). Statistically that means those musical tastes are spread out amongst killers, its just that it's unusual to point out the interests of a criminal unless its relevant to the crime. Like certain games GTA for example, sections of the media (usually hyped up by religious folk) love a good bogeyman to blame. & Of course they look to whatever they don't understand or what they think the pearl clutchers will freak out over.
My Father in law, was and currently still is a faculty member at this college, and was there the day it happened. I`ll never forget how terrified I was, knowing I had friends in that building as well as my FIL. When I went by shortly after this happened to visit him in his office, I could still see the bullet holes in the wall ( they were still cleaning up and fixing it ). Now whenever I hear of school shootings in the states, my heart drops.. because I remember the fear that the families feel.
One of the best True Crime channels because of how articulate and sincerely the victims are discussed and remembered. I like that sponsorships are always tastefully done as well. Keep it up!
The production quality is always very good. And it's one of the best channels out there. But I think he can lack professionalism from time to time. Especially when he speaks ill of the police or possible suspects. I think it's dangerous to get personal, as you only have the facts that have been released publicly. And he shouldn't be so obsolete with his opinions, untill someone has been in front of a jury. Now all these cases are discussed so much in the mainstream, it could effect future verdicts. But I guess, he gets more followers being personal and decisive.
I was in my first semester at Dawson when this happened. I was on my way to class when someone messaged me to stay away, thankfully before I reached the metro and lost cell service. That was one of the scariest days of my life and ruined my ability to go to school for a long time, even after they renovated the school. I thought I was over a lot of the trauma but I just started crying seeing the security camera footage. A girl from my graduating class of high school was shot. My mom worked with Leslie. The shooter gathered up a few students as hostages, including my cousin’s boyfriend at the time, and went down the line aiming his gun at their torsos, he paused at my cousin’s boyfriend and then shot the guy next to him in the stomach. RIP Anastasia we will never ever forget.
Ow damn. Hope all of you are doing better now, as much as possible after this tragedy. Cannot imagine what the victims felt being held at gunpoint by a total nutjob, but it cannot be anything good. I wish you and everyone that was there all the best.
Thank you for sharing this horrific moment in your life. I am so sorry to hear about those people including yourself affected. Anastasia was such a beautiful kind hearted woman. So sad for her family and friends. x
Aside from the loss of life being hit by gun fire is no joke. Some of those injured will suffer for the rest of their life with more than just anxiety or ptsd. The nerve damage, the scar tissue and other physical pains or possible addictions they will endure will sometimes shorten their life spans. It effects those injured almost to the same extent as the end of life, the life they knew is ended, their new life begins.
Anastasia's mother Louise's words quoted in the above video... gosh. They brought me to tears instantly. Full of grace, tenderness, honesty.... and love. A moment of beauty in an otherwise ugly tale. Nevertheless, thank you for finding and crafting it within this story so we are reminded... love is better than anger.
I knew I recognized that name. My sister was at Dawson the day this happened. One of the most stressful days trying to reach her. She was thankfully not physically harmed.
Yo Adrian!! Thank you for all the effort you put into these cases, I love seeing how far this channel has come and how much you’ve grown in presenting them. Also happy you don’t have “lockdown hair” anymore 🤣 happy humpday everyone!! Be the humper not the humpee… ♥️
The majority of the true crime videos I watch I've already seen, so I love that your channel has stories that I have never heard of. Thank you for your videos.
I went to Dawson college years later, from 2012 to 2015. Many of my teachers told us about that day. One explained he was allowing phones in his class as on that day, his class was finishing as the killer was entering the school and of the students would have left the room, they would have run directly into him. But some people receive text messages telling about the shooter so they instead stayed barricaded in the room until it was safe. The little garden they made for Anastasia is pretty. Its a really sad story and even years later it felt surreal to just go eat in a cafeteria where such horrible acts happened... I had never saw images of the moment, its kind of guts wrenching to see place I know in such as state, it must have been so horrible for everyone there. The eulogie of her mother is really touching.
James story is on the A&E series I survived … it’s told by him and it’s really sad how hard he tried to get Anastasia out of there alive . Thanks for covering this story
One thing to note about the Columbine Shooters they were not social outcast or loners. They were very social and were considered popular amongst their peers. They did hate humanity based on what evidence and were also in fact bullies at their school. This is something that is always commonly mixed up because the fact that most people who are "shooters" fall into the category of loners or social outcast. Most of this I learned back in College and interviews from students during that time.
That’s not true, they were never considered popular. In their journals they talk about how lonely they feel & about how they are bullied. The myth that “they were not bullied and were popular” comes from Dave Cullen’s Columbine book which is full of false & made up information.
What i heard was they were not alt kids which was what people always want to lump up as social outcasts of the time, but they were infact self sabotaging socially and ended up having distances socially. This is what ive heard probably second most to "because they wore trench coats and liked the matrix, they were goth kids with no friends" which wasnt the case
Goodness, Adrian, that eulogy/obituary by Anastasia's mother brought me to tears. What an awful tragedy. Thank you for bringing the focus back to the victims and the heroes. As Mr Rogers famously said: "Look for the helpers."
I'm from Montreal and I still vividly remember this day. So may of my friends were in Dawson when this happened in the building. Terrifying. RIP Anastasia :( The way you pronounced the city names was adorable, especially longueuil
Great episode. I like that it was focused on the victims more than the perpetrator. I've been watching your episodes for about a year now and they just get better and better
Thanks so much for showing our city in such a beautiful light at the start. Made me proud to be from there! I remember this so vividly. It was a horrible day. My sister was in that school that day. It was so nerve-wracking calling and calling with no answer and not knowing what was happening. How much of the city was locked down. It was horrible. Thank goodness she was ok!
From all youtube narrators/crime videos I enjoy yours and your voice the most. Love how you give space to victims and how humble you are. Lots of success and keep up the great work. Cheers from Belgium
Wow ! Adrian that was great. I am from Montréal and on that i was on maternity leave, my son was 2 months old at the time. I remember seing this on the news while rocking my baby boy. Oh ! How i wished i could have just protected him. Instead of putting him in his crib i held on to him until he woke up. So thank you for covering this. And if you ever do visit Montréal please let us know ! It would be an honor to meet you and shake your hand 😊💖
Hey Adrian, I found you 2 weeks ago and have watched almost every video you have already, I love your voice, content, coffee and cats. This channel is perfect. ❤️😻☕️
@@CoffeehouseCrime all the attention has to be hard on the wife! O.P. Let’s just try to keep it less stalky for this kind young man and let him bring us tragic stories with the empathetic reading and kindness he delivers it with. We can learn from these stories and try to help others. You do great work. Thank you
Every time You upload a new video, it is one of the two: either I already have a warm cup of coffee in front of me, or I go make one. It is almost like a tradition at this point. Impossible to fully enjoy the video without. Great job and keep up the good work!
Seeing my very own city on Coffeehouse Crime is a bittersweet feeling! I studied at Dawson many years after the sh00ting, and I remember being irrationally nervous my whole first semester that it would happen again. This case along with the Montreal Polytechnique sh00ting are truly infamous around here. Great video as always, Adrian!!
CHC is the one channel that covers crimes from every part of the world. Its great to see. Adrain really dose deserve every sub he gets and will be interesting to see how much more this channel grows.
Hey there Adrian…. I love listening to your kind, soft and gentle voice… don’t ever change . It’s wonderful that people like you still exist… restored my faith in human kind. Co incidentally… I speak a lot about cats too. I’m a proud mama to 6 adopted strays.. GOD BLESS Adrian. Stay well and be safe , always . Much love from South Africa 🌺🌸🤗
oh good day to you from Seattle Adrian; you are truly a lovely Chap and I very much appreciate your level of empathy that is obvious in these heartbreaking stories … it puts you above and beyond all others ☕️
One of Anastasia's friends gave an interview of this tragedy, where he was held hostage by the shooter. He said that after he begged to make sure Anastasia was alright, the shooter went over and emptied a clip into her. She didn't just die of a gunshot wound to the stomach. He made sure she was dead. It's one of the most awful stories ive heard of.
That is incredibly disturbing! What a disgusting, pathetic freak. He wants to be a fake tough guy and attack unarmed and undeserving people, indulge in their fear and the only power he experienced in life (for a few minutes). When it comes time to face opposition and engage in actual combat... He's overcome with fear , can't even go down fighting or surrender and face the fury... So he takes the path of least resistance, like a coward. I'm so tired of these pathetic creeps and cowards.
I remember being in elementary when this happened. We were all in lockdown in our elementary school which wasn’t far from Dawson College. Absolutely terrifying! May she rest in peace ❤
The mother's obituary made me cry. She described grief and missing someone so well I could feel it. What a shit bag this guy was. Get better idols guys.
I have watched every single video you've posted and I just want to say that it's amazing how much progress and improvement you've done with these videos. The story telling and editing is amazing! I love seeing how much steps you've taken to improve your content and story telling. Thank you for these amazing videos!
I hate outcomes like these so much, a lunatic taking the life of an innocent child from a loving family, it's so damn heartbreaking that it feels unbearable when you try to put yourself in those parents shoes 💔
Thank you Adrian, the psychology behind why “you do this “ belongs to you…the reason I subscribe is “what you do …sits well morally with me”. Thank you❤
This situation is so sad. Sometimes it's almost impossible to see to the heart of people until it's too late, but we can only hope that we get better at understanding the patterns of violent change and preventing it from ever happening.
You are the only true crime pod cast I can listen to without getting annoyed. You put so much respectful information about victims and families. Love how u shame the scum bags to keep them coming
Another amazing video! It's always weird as a Canadian to hear about my lovely homeland in these kinds of videos, but if anything it's just very humbling. If you want to look at a wild case that is wildly under explored (at least from the channels I've watched), look up Robert Pickton. He's from BC, Canada and his claims of victims is astonishing
Adrian, I really do like watching your channel as you provide such details. Also, my daughter is named after her father, Adrian. She's my Adrianna, love of my life. Thank you for the videos and keep up the good work!
I was attending high school not far from Montreal, when this happened. We started having lock down and active shooter simulations after this... which we never did before. Unless I am mistaken, this was the third school shooting to ever occur in Montreal (starting with Polytechnique in 1989). Even so, we were all so scared that it happened.... I can't even imagine what it must be like to live just a little bit to the South, in the US, where school shootings happen dozens of times a year.
😢 the letter of Anastasia's mother had me in tears. This upload really affected me. Such a tragedy, yet also such a hopeful outcome for those who survived.
Surprised to see this covered here. I was a student at Dawson when this happened, though luckily I was no where near the areas it took place. On the topic of Montreal, would be nice to see the Karla Homolka and the Polytechnique cases covered here in the future!
As a teenager around this time and living right outside of the city in Laval, I had a friend call me and ask if I had been in the area...and then I opened the tv and saw the news. If I remember correctly the police acted very quickly, or there would have been more fatalities, this was just sad all around. :(
I'm surprised you didn't cover the other well known school shooting in Montreal in 1989. It was such a terrible tragedy that there's an official day in Canada to remember the women who died at the Polytechnique school.
I still remember the day my entire music class at my secondary school suddenly got locked down and no one was allowed to leave. We were all confused for a few minutes then one of my classmates said that there had been a shooting at Dawson. It wasn't until I became an adult did I fully realize the magnitude of the tragedy. RIP Anastasia
Wayyyy before the school shooting ‘popularity’ we were locked down at school due to escaped prisoners back in the 80’s. My brother always thought they had got into the school. We also had to deal with ‘Homey the clown’ and the threat of being snatched off the playground…. There will always be problems when we have masses of people…
You've done a superb job of capturing the elements of this incident, and it's the first time I've heard additional details about the 2006 Dawson tragedy that were previously unknown to me. My friend, Montreal Constable Denis Côté, is the officer who drove across town, grabbed a rookie upon arriving at the scene, and they both stormed inside the cafeteria, where Denis shot Gill, putting an end to the madness. Two months later, Denis was honoured for his heroics during our annual police awards gala, where he was given a standing ovation. Meanwhile, my ex girlfriend's son was one of the first victims, as bullets from Gill's assault rifle ripped through 8 entry and exit points in his chest. He survived, as did his girlfriend, who was shot in the chest. Both suffered severe PTSD, as did my ex. Thank you again for your brilliant breakdown of this terrible day.
With all these cases you've been covering that are set in Canada, Adrien, I can imagine you hosting the old Canadian true crime show Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science if it came back. Any Canadians remember that show? As for this horrible crime, it's so sad Quebec was home to two horrible moments when ordinary people went postal. The first, in 1989, was caused by a demented incel and this one was caused by a misanthropic psychopath that never sought the help he should've got instead.
Thank you for covering this one. May Anastasia rest in peace, a sad death. My sister was in class when the shooting happened but thankfully she escaped successfully.
After the shooting - i was obsessed with trying to find out more about Kimveer - it was a way to cope I suppose. Trying to understand why the heck he would attack my college. I didn't even see the worst of it and still have PTSD and agoraphobia from the event :(
Hey, I went through the same phase as you after the shooting happened. I didnt see anything but it was because i was in that caf extension in the atrium thankfully blocked by the sliding door otherwise I would have seen quite a bit. But yea as for what we both did to try to cope, I remember looking up his VF page all the time and read the history of his posts. Even when the site blocked or deleted it from the public I got a link to bypass all that that still showed everything, I guess because detectives still needed access to it. So you weren't the only one lol. As for why he did it to our cegep, I have no clue. He went to Vanier for a while so its not like he got bullied here and sought out revenge for that. I have heard a rumor though that his first target was not the school but Atwater metro station. Apparently his plan was to get on and once it started moving he would go and shoot up as many carts as he could since nobody could run, but there were cops there already dealing with something else and it spooked him so he thought hed go for the school instead. Part of the rumor that makes sense is how the police response was so fast, if they were right down there it wouldnt have taken them much time to get to the atrium. Still an unverified rumor so i dont know for sure... glad you got out of there physically alright though...
@@Legion_33666 Hey - glad to hear you made it out of there physically unscathed aswell :) It was my first semester in college and I had only been going to school for 3 weeks when this tragedy happened. I was just about to head down the stairs from the third floor down to the caf in the atirum where the shooting was taking place when I heard a long series of shots, people that started screaming and I was hit with a wave of students running fast in my direction. One of my friends came running towards me and told me there was a shooter and that we had to run. So we headed back to a group of friends that we had been hanging with prior to warn them. Unfortunately we all exited the building through the way he came in, and by the time we all finally made it outside, I was faced with a guy on the ground clenching his chest - his white shirt was soaked in blood. Thankfully the paramedics had just arrived and were taking care of him. I was frozen in place - I felt like I was drowning in a sea of people, people screaming, sirens, the sound of helicopters hovering above - it's all still burned into my memory. There was even a guy covered in blood and talking on the phone while laughing like, ''Hahaha some dude just got shot in front of me hahaha'' we all react differently under shock I suppose... A girl I knew from highschool got shot that day as well... thankfully there weren't more casualtys but it still really screwed up so many lives... I personally get really agitated in crowded areas because of it :( Anyway. I guess that whole situation is one of the reasons why I love crime docs so much! I'm always trying to understand why or what lead people to committing these atrocities. My final take? I think he was just depressed, lonely, filled with hatred towards society and decided to go down in a blaze of glory. :/
Thank you for talking about this case! I was about 9 when the shooting happened and I still remember vividly this day. I went back home to grab lunch and watched the news with my siblings as they were announcing school was cancelled for the rest of the day. Fast forward, I attended Dawson and my history teacher told us that she was giving a class when the shooting took place. She asked her students to gather all the desks and chairs against the door and go hide at the back of the class. RIP Anastasia 🕊️
A note of thanks for the time and care you put into these real life stories. Your kindness and respectfulness toward those harmed or killed is very much appreciated. I think that true crime stories that are sensitively presented, as is the case with your channel, make people more aware of the importance of taking some common sense precautions when going out to enjoy nightlife, or when attending special events where large crowds gather, or being mindful about safety measures such as using the “buddy” system, and making a plan about keeping in touch with family or roommates while socializing on your own. Of course, we have no full proof method that can keep us safe in every situation, as this story illustrates, but many have likely avoided bad situations by being made aware of what has happened to others. Your manner of introducing us to the victims of the crimes you cover keeps their memories alive as human beings who were not just victims, but also individuals who shared many gifts while they were here with us. It’s not just a saying that we are all diminished when we lose someone to violence. It’s a fact. Thank you for your work, Adrian, and I hope that your cat keeps on providing you with fun companionship! Pets are awesome! My sweet Himalayan kitty Tommy Charles sends a shout out “meow” to Nemo!
Love your content Adrian also really recommend going to Canada it was a awesome place to visit I was lucky to visit Quebec, Montreal and Toronto. You must also try the Canadian delicacy which is poutine too. Keep up the great work. 🙂
thank you for covering this case, i remember applying for dawson and finding out for the first time about the tragedy, never thought it could happen here in montreal since you barely hear any news of crimes this serious
You have an amazing channel. And a very comforting voice. Despite the nature of the content, its actually really calming to listen to you as i try and fall asleep on insomnia nights. Thank you very much for such great content, and such respectful content in regards to the victims. I applaud your integrity. Its a fine line in this genre, between fully informative and sensationalized and glamourised. You've got the right balance.
Her mother’s words on the 4 year anniversary were beautiful and profound, brought tears to my eyes. Yes mama she is still with you and watching over you, seemed like a beautiful intelligent and kind young woman from a beautiful family. 💗
I remember this like it was yesterday. I was in high school and everyone who knew anyone at Dawson had to go to the gym for an emergency meeting. Many students came back crying.
Montrealer here! Your channel is one of the very few « true crime » channels I really enjoyed because of the focus on the victims and the way you humanized them. One of my best friends was at the Dawson College when this tragedy happened. Fortunately, he was not injured and never crossed the path of the killer, but whenever the shooting is mentioned, he would remember people screaming and running on the streets and has this strange feeling of having been close to the wrong place at the wrong time. He was around the same age as Anastasia. Really, this young woman had her future stolen from her by the scumbag. Minor mistake you made : Dawson is not an university. Dawson is what we call a CEGEP here in Quebec. Kinda like a pre-university college (or community college like in the US). But I don't blame you for that because our Quebec education system is quite unique in the world. Oh! And Montreal is NOT the capital city of Canada (it's Ottawa) but I can safely say it's the cultural capital city of Canada. :) Speaking about Montreal, I was wondering if you would cover the infamous 1989 Polytechnique massacre which is the worst shooting in Canada's history (14 women were killed) and has been a traumatic event in my city. There is also the 2012 murder of Jun Lin, a Chinese student at Concordia University, which was recorded online and has spawned an Interpol warrant for his killer Luka Magnotta who was arrested in Berlin.
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At some point you should cover the mass shooting at Walmart in El Paso. Seemed to be very racially motivated with a huge manifesto online
At some point you should cover the mass shooting at Walmart in El Paso. Seemed to be very racially motivated with a huge manifesto online
Are you covering Abby Choi? Such a disturbing case. Thank you for doing international cases
Would very much like to see Abby Choi, Mona Affendy, Canny Ong and Altantuya cases from Asia... thank you
Are you sure her name isn't pronounced AnastAsia instead of stasia. Like the singer and the Walt Disney cartoon.
The person who hid the weapons bag deserves recognition as well. Just willing yourself to bolt in that situation is hard enough, but having the presence of mind to do something that (as with James' actions) likely saved lives is a cut above.
Awarded "The Star of Courage"...🇿🇦
Also he became police
Agreed ❤ That young man and the one who distracted him were real life hero’s.. my heart goes out to Anastasia’s parents 🙏🏼
Adrian always tricks me with his accent. He sounds so sweet and gentle 99% of the time, as if he doesn't have a care in the world and never gets upset. But there's moments where he throws in a curveball that makes me spit out my drink. "...who, if you don't know them by name, are the two vile sh*tbags responsible for the Columbine High School shootings..." And then he casually continues on with his story, as if that didn't just happen. Well done, sir, well done!
I agree
You must be bored.
I laughed so hard ..
Adrian please don't judge the murderer/s in that language. It's offensive.
@@Carylina1 is this sarcasm?
Would be interesting if Coffeehouse Crime cover the case of Sumanto. Sumanto is famous in Indonesia for all the wrong reason. He's basically Ed Gein (stealing corpses) but he consume those corpses and I think give some of the cooked meat to his neighbors. Indonesia is WILD. Some of the cases are so surreal it's hard to comprehend that it's real.
Yeah I agree he should cover this case it’s crazy
That’s sounds like an interesting case 😮
I’ll co-sign these comments too. That sounds like a VERY interesting case as well
That's intense, definitely would love to see that one covered!
Makes me think more about Hannibal from SOTL, or Elizabeth Bathory.
One thing that’s sad in cases like this, something that’s rarely addressed, is the family of the killer. They go through a horrible kind of grief….the loss of their son…and the overwhelming burden of the killer being their son. I think they can never recover, have no support, and in fact, get targeted. Does anyone remember the Casey Anthony case? Her parents were literally tormented by total strangers. We all feel the tragedy of the loss of a beautiful young woman. Somehow people feel like the family of the perpetrator should be held to blame. There are victims scattered wide after these tragedies.
Maybe... maybe not. It's possible they have no idea what their child is doing and no control. I don't condone people targeting the family but sometimes family members are enablers, supporters, encouragers and protectors of murderers. In which case I feel no sympathy at all.
@@alsmith9853 not only that, but in most cases the parents were the ones to cause them to be violent. whether that be neglect, abuse (physically or mentally), or abandonment. it’s very rare for someone to be a killer when they have good supportive parents.
@@cadence6814 most the time the parents didnt do shit wrong, look at the stories only like 30 percent come from bad homes stop buying the medias bs. and most the time the parents didnt know or do anything to harbour them and yet most people still think its ok to harass griving innocent folk. some people just born this way its not hard to grasp just blame the individual no one else
@@alsmith9853 read what i said to the other commonter, why do people act like its bloody rocker science
Not always. We will have to see how was this piece of garbage’s family to decide if they are victims or not. In the meantime the main victim is this poor girl.
The reason I love Coffeehouse Crime is that Adrian always makes sure to talk about the victims and put them at the centre. The words of Anastasias mother made me tear up. So much love still to this day. Rest in Peace Anastasia.
Indeed, this was one of Adrian's best videos - although devastating, it was also heart warming and as you rightly say, the words of Anastasias mother were so very powerful and inspiring.
This has put him above the others. I normally don't care about crime, well anything, due to my family being obsessed with it. This is the only channel I can even watch about this stuff. Not that I care, just that it is more about the vic than the perp.
I find that all the creators that I subscribe to make a point to highlight the victims and their families, they pay tribute and support any new laws or donations towards changes that come out of their tragedy.
I’m new to this channel and I love it because Adrian is sexy AF! Sorry that was inappropriate but c’mon, look how he talks out the side of his mouth then try to say he’s not lol
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I basically came here to say this. Even when bringing in relevant to the story Columbine dirtbags, it was brief and there was no glory in it. It's always about the victims. And that's why I love this channel.
A lot of channels do this. Let's be real, they know it works and they're all making money off of it. There are a lot of channels that focus on the psychology of killers which is why they focus on the killers, obviously, but just about all True Crime UA-camrs mention the victims
I absolutely adore Adrian. I have never seen a true crime channel cover so many cases I have never heard of. He does such a brilliant job explaining things, shows heart warming empathy, and throws in the best quips. My fave crime channel ❤
She was one of my very good friend's. I went to prom with her. She was at my 17th birthday party. 1st time ever clubbing lol. I miss her. She was a beautiful person. Thank you for covering her story.
I’m so sorry you lost your good friend. She was a beautiful girl inside and out from all accounts. ❤️❤️
One of my friend's sister got shot in the leg that day too, it was so shocking hearing about this when I had a lot of student's older siblings at Dawson. It was such a sad and tragic day 😢
I’m so sorry
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Hey Jess, it’s crazy how it’s been 17 years already since all this happened. I was lucky to have been there the day before around that time, cause God knows I could’ve been one of those injured or killed that tragic day.. ( btw we went to High school together )
I love that this story was told from the victims perspective first. So sad for her parents.
And I also feel it for the killers parents because in this situation they tried their best.
Her mother’s eulogy is so beautiful. May she rest in peace
I think it was lame.
@@azazello1784 I hope the ones your parents make for you is even more lame then
Heartbreaking for Kimveers family as well as everyone else’s involved imagine the guilt and shock that will live with his parents forever you’d struggle not to blame yourself even if you know it wasn’t your fault
That’s so true. Nobody ever thinks of them because their son did the evil act that killed a beautiful girl and injured 19 others. The sons dead so who’s left to take their anger out on? I wonder if that happened? I’m in Australia so I didn’t know about this shooting. I do feel sorry for the parents too. Good on you for commenting on that.
Prior to the attack, Gill would listen to the song À Tout Le Monde by Megadeth on repeat. When the band came to play in Montreal a few weeks after the events, frontman Dave Mustaine took a moment of silence at the beginning of the show to honor the victims.
Very cool to hear, thanks for sharing.
The lyrics of the song are particularly chilling when you understand them. Especially the chorus
I remember that it enraged me when some social conservative types blamed Megadeth's music for the shooting.
It seems like the only time the media makes a big deal about a horrible person's taste in music is when it's metal, or something else on the heavier end of the spectrum. That's not fair.
I would like to read or hear about a horrible crime where the killer or killers listed their favorite music as Luke Bryan or Ariana Grande for once.
@@RequiredFieldsWell thinking about the population in general its safe to assume there is a fair percentage of people who listen to pop music. A percentage larger than listen to metal (as I do).
Statistically that means those musical tastes are spread out amongst killers, its just that it's unusual to point out the interests of a criminal unless its relevant to the crime.
Like certain games GTA for example, sections of the media (usually hyped up by religious folk) love a good bogeyman to blame.
& Of course they look to whatever they don't understand or what they think the pearl clutchers will freak out over.
My Father in law, was and currently still is a faculty member at this college, and was there the day it happened. I`ll never forget how terrified I was, knowing I had friends in that building as well as my FIL. When I went by shortly after this happened to visit him in his office, I could still see the bullet holes in the wall ( they were still cleaning up and fixing it ). Now whenever I hear of school shootings in the states, my heart drops.. because I remember the fear that the families feel.
Yeah yeah
One of the best True Crime channels because of how articulate and sincerely the victims are discussed and remembered. I like that sponsorships are always tastefully done as well. Keep it up!
The production quality is always very good. And it's one of the best channels out there. But I think he can lack professionalism from time to time. Especially when he speaks ill of the police or possible suspects. I think it's dangerous to get personal, as you only have the facts that have been released publicly. And he shouldn't be so obsolete with his opinions, untill someone has been in front of a jury. Now all these cases are discussed so much in the mainstream, it could effect future verdicts. But I guess, he gets more followers being personal and decisive.
Appreciate the fact you put an emphasis on telling the victims and survivor’s story. I think that’s respectable
I was in my first semester at Dawson when this happened. I was on my way to class when someone messaged me to stay away, thankfully before I reached the metro and lost cell service. That was one of the scariest days of my life and ruined my ability to go to school for a long time, even after they renovated the school. I thought I was over a lot of the trauma but I just started crying seeing the security camera footage. A girl from my graduating class of high school was shot. My mom worked with Leslie. The shooter gathered up a few students as hostages, including my cousin’s boyfriend at the time, and went down the line aiming his gun at their torsos, he paused at my cousin’s boyfriend and then shot the guy next to him in the stomach. RIP Anastasia we will never ever forget.
Omg! Thanks for the further details. I'm sorry you had to go through this horrible thing.
Ow damn. Hope all of you are doing better now, as much as possible after this tragedy.
Cannot imagine what the victims felt being held at gunpoint by a total nutjob, but it cannot be anything good.
I wish you and everyone that was there all the best.
How terrifying.
Thank you for sharing this horrific moment in your life. I am so sorry to hear about those people including yourself affected. Anastasia was such a beautiful kind hearted woman. So sad for her family and friends. x
Almost unbelievable it happened in Montréal ! I'm sorry you had to go through this 💖
Thanks!
I can't imagine how the family must've felt knowing that the only deceased victim of the shooting was their own loved one. It's devastating.
It would be hard to not wish it was another person, but it would be a natural thing. But, it would be wrong at the same time.
Aside from the loss of life being hit by gun fire is no joke. Some of those injured will suffer for the rest of their life with more than just anxiety or ptsd. The nerve damage, the scar tissue and other physical pains or possible addictions they will endure will sometimes shorten their life spans. It effects those injured almost to the same extent as the end of life, the life they knew is ended, their new life begins.
Someone did die. Anastasia desusa . I don't think I spelled their name right.
It was a rhetorical statement.
@@Heather-Kayrug thats who they were referring to 💀
Anastasia's mother Louise's words quoted in the above video... gosh. They brought me to tears instantly. Full of grace, tenderness, honesty.... and love.
A moment of beauty in an otherwise ugly tale. Nevertheless, thank you for finding and crafting it within this story so we are reminded... love is better than anger.
My heart goes out to anyone affected by this guy’s actions.
I always appreciate that you end the videos with memorials for the victims
The is the nicest description of my city. I've lived there my whole life. The intro brought tears to my eyes. Thank you
I knew I recognized that name. My sister was at Dawson the day this happened. One of the most stressful days trying to reach her. She was thankfully not physically harmed.
Yo Adrian!! Thank you for all the effort you put into these cases, I love seeing how far this channel has come and how much you’ve grown in presenting them. Also happy you don’t have “lockdown hair” anymore 🤣 happy humpday everyone!! Be the humper not the humpee… ♥️
Haha thank you! So you're saying I SHOULDN'T bring back the lockdown hair??
@@CoffeehouseCrime Please Noooooo 🤣
The majority of the true crime videos I watch I've already seen, so I love that your channel has stories that I have never heard of. Thank you for your videos.
James was such a brave soul, fair play to him! Poor Anastasia, may she rest in peace and wish healing on the family and friends x
I went to Dawson college years later, from 2012 to 2015. Many of my teachers told us about that day. One explained he was allowing phones in his class as on that day, his class was finishing as the killer was entering the school and of the students would have left the room, they would have run directly into him. But some people receive text messages telling about the shooter so they instead stayed barricaded in the room until it was safe.
The little garden they made for Anastasia is pretty. Its a really sad story and even years later it felt surreal to just go eat in a cafeteria where such horrible acts happened... I had never saw images of the moment, its kind of guts wrenching to see place I know in such as state, it must have been so horrible for everyone there.
The eulogie of her mother is really touching.
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James story is on the A&E series I survived … it’s told by him and it’s really sad how hard he tried to get Anastasia out of there alive . Thanks for covering this story
One thing to note about the Columbine Shooters they were not social outcast or loners. They were very social and were considered popular amongst their peers. They did hate humanity based on what evidence and were also in fact bullies at their school. This is something that is always commonly mixed up because the fact that most people who are "shooters" fall into the category of loners or social outcast. Most of this I learned back in College and interviews from students during that time.
This is the exact opposite of what I always heard.
That’s not true, they were never considered popular. In their journals they talk about how lonely they feel & about how they are bullied. The myth that “they were not bullied and were popular” comes from Dave Cullen’s Columbine book which is full of false & made up information.
What i heard was they were not alt kids which was what people always want to lump up as social outcasts of the time, but they were infact self sabotaging socially and ended up having distances socially. This is what ive heard probably second most to "because they wore trench coats and liked the matrix, they were goth kids with no friends" which wasnt the case
Wrong. They were bullied as well.
Someone read Dave Cullen.
James was a true hero when humanity needed him the most
Even 1st person who hide the weapon bag.
thank you adrian, for being a voice for those who can no longer be with us. you are an amazing storyteller. ❤❤
The editing in this one is a step above. Good job!
Goodness, Adrian, that eulogy/obituary by Anastasia's mother brought me to tears. What an awful tragedy. Thank you for bringing the focus back to the victims and the heroes. As Mr Rogers famously said: "Look for the helpers."
I'm from Montreal and I still vividly remember this day. So may of my friends were in Dawson when this happened in the building. Terrifying. RIP Anastasia :( The way you pronounced the city names was adorable, especially longueuil
OMG, the "Long whale" had me in stitches.
But I credit him with how he pronounced the city name like "Muntreal" not "M-on-treal"
✨Hilariously✨adorable. I had to re-listen to a couple to understand where he meant:)
This cracked me up as well, I'm also from Montréal.
I’m also from Montreal. We are so used to pronouncing the city names with the French accent. Adrian does a good job also being from England.
Stéphanie Tremblay is the most québécois sounding name I've heard in a long time.
This is my hometown, thank you for covering this story
Great episode. I like that it was focused on the victims more than the perpetrator. I've been watching your episodes for about a year now and they just get better and better
I love this channel, not big loud introductions, simple, to the point, well researched each case! I can’t get enough 😉Thank you
I've watched every video for a about a year and somehow everyone of your videos are better than the last. Keep up the great work
Adrian, I love your channel. There are so many true crime channels and yours stands out. Thanks for everything you do 🖤
Thanks so much for showing our city in such a beautiful light at the start. Made me proud to be from there! I remember this so vividly. It was a horrible day. My sister was in that school that day. It was so nerve-wracking calling and calling with no answer and not knowing what was happening. How much of the city was locked down. It was horrible. Thank goodness she was ok!
From all youtube narrators/crime videos I enjoy yours and your voice the most.
Love how you give space to victims and how humble you are.
Lots of success and keep up the great work.
Cheers from Belgium
Lol I was wondering when did I leave a comment here!
@@KG-jl1xf different person😆
Wow ! Adrian that was great. I am from Montréal and on that i was on maternity leave, my son was 2 months old at the time. I remember seing this on the news while rocking my baby boy. Oh ! How i wished i could have just protected him. Instead of putting him in his crib i held on to him until he woke up.
So thank you for covering this.
And if you ever do visit Montréal please let us know ! It would be an honor to meet you and shake your hand 😊💖
Hey Adrian, I found you 2 weeks ago and have watched almost every video you have already, I love your voice, content, coffee and cats. This channel is perfect. ❤️😻☕️
Welcome aboard! And thank you!
@@CoffeehouseCrime all the attention has to be hard on the wife!
O.P. Let’s just try to keep it less stalky for this kind young man and let him bring us tragic stories with the empathetic reading and kindness he delivers it with. We can learn from these stories and try to help others. You do great work. Thank you
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@@annc.3908 Lol wtf 😂 you act as if adoria was making a move on him..
@@KoiaKiss lol!!
Your commentary is what brings me back. Thank you for calling them out.
Every time You upload a new video, it is one of the two: either I already have a warm cup of coffee in front of me, or I go make one. It is almost like a tradition at this point. Impossible to fully enjoy the video without. Great job and keep up the good work!
Same here!
Seeing my very own city on Coffeehouse Crime is a bittersweet feeling! I studied at Dawson many years after the sh00ting, and I remember being irrationally nervous my whole first semester that it would happen again. This case along with the Montreal Polytechnique sh00ting are truly infamous around here. Great video as always, Adrian!!
CHC is the one channel that covers crimes from every part of the world. Its great to see. Adrain really dose deserve every sub he gets and will be interesting to see how much more this channel grows.
And it's like a breath of fresh air
Theres a few channels that do cover other countries too
@@indianastones6032 I was thinking the same.
Orio Orio really *does
Hey there Adrian…. I love listening to your kind, soft and gentle voice… don’t ever change . It’s wonderful that people like you still exist… restored my faith in human kind. Co incidentally… I speak a lot about cats too. I’m a proud mama to 6 adopted strays.. GOD BLESS Adrian. Stay well and be safe , always . Much love from South Africa 🌺🌸🤗
I'm French Canadian and I love hearing you pronounce the city names!! No sarcasm! You sound great!! Awesome video as always😁
oh good day to you from Seattle Adrian; you are truly a lovely Chap and I very much appreciate your level of empathy that is obvious in these heartbreaking stories … it puts you above and beyond all others ☕️
One of Anastasia's friends gave an interview of this tragedy, where he was held hostage by the shooter. He said that after he begged to make sure Anastasia was alright, the shooter went over and emptied a clip into her. She didn't just die of a gunshot wound to the stomach. He made sure she was dead. It's one of the most awful stories ive heard of.
That is incredibly disturbing! What a disgusting, pathetic freak. He wants to be a fake tough guy and attack unarmed and undeserving people, indulge in their fear and the only power he experienced in life (for a few minutes). When it comes time to face opposition and engage in actual combat... He's overcome with fear , can't even go down fighting or surrender and face the fury... So he takes the path of least resistance, like a coward. I'm so tired of these pathetic creeps and cowards.
Anastasia's mum's eulogy was so beautiful. Brought a tear to my eye. RIP Anastasia
I remember being in elementary when this happened. We were all in lockdown in our elementary school which wasn’t far from Dawson College. Absolutely terrifying! May she rest in peace ❤
I always will remember this case. It shocked all of Canada. Feels like yesterday this was all over the news.
The mother's obituary made me cry. She described grief and missing someone so well I could feel it. What a shit bag this guy was. Get better idols guys.
ᏰᏒᎥᏖᏖ mother's *eulogy
You really do a great job and are very respectful of the victims. Thank you!!
As a montrealer, the way he said Longeuil made me laugh a bit. Love the video!!
J'avais même pas compris que c'était Longueuil qu'il avait dit!!!! XD
I’m from New England …. Took French in high school. Don’t really know how you’d say this word! Is it long-oy?
Maisoneuve also... lol
@@TheJamiester yup...
I mean, at least he tried? I still sometimes have issues with some of the more complex names, but then again, I'm from Ottawa.
I have watched every single video you've posted and I just want to say that it's amazing how much progress and improvement you've done with these videos. The story telling and editing is amazing! I love seeing how much steps you've taken to improve your content and story telling. Thank you for these amazing videos!
This one brought tears to my eyes. That poor young girl, her family, and that whole college.... that guy was sick and deranged.
Sick, deranged, and a system that hands over guns...it's a situation that will keep playing out as usual, unfortunately
Thank you so much! As usual, perfect presentation!
Hello Larissa, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the virus ??
I hate outcomes like these so much, a lunatic taking the life of an innocent child from a loving family, it's so damn heartbreaking that it feels unbearable when you try to put yourself in those parents shoes 💔
Thank you Adrian, the psychology behind why “you do this “ belongs to you…the reason I subscribe is “what you do …sits well morally with me”. Thank you❤
This situation is so sad. Sometimes it's almost impossible to see to the heart of people until it's too late, but we can only hope that we get better at understanding the patterns of violent change and preventing it from ever happening.
You are the only true crime pod cast I can listen to without getting annoyed. You put so much respectful information about victims and families. Love how u shame the scum bags to keep them coming
Another amazing video! It's always weird as a Canadian to hear about my lovely homeland in these kinds of videos, but if anything it's just very humbling.
If you want to look at a wild case that is wildly under explored (at least from the channels I've watched), look up Robert Pickton. He's from BC, Canada and his claims of victims is astonishing
Ugh... another one I never want to hear of or see again.
Adrian, I really do like watching your channel as you provide such details. Also, my daughter is named after her father, Adrian. She's my Adrianna, love of my life. Thank you for the videos and keep up the good work!
I was attending high school not far from Montreal, when this happened. We started having lock down and active shooter simulations after this... which we never did before. Unless I am mistaken, this was the third school shooting to ever occur in Montreal (starting with Polytechnique in 1989). Even so, we were all so scared that it happened.... I can't even imagine what it must be like to live just a little bit to the South, in the US, where school shootings happen dozens of times a year.
😢 the letter of Anastasia's mother had me in tears. This upload really affected me. Such a tragedy, yet also such a hopeful outcome for those who survived.
Surprised to see this covered here. I was a student at Dawson when this happened, though luckily I was no where near the areas it took place. On the topic of Montreal, would be nice to see the Karla Homolka and the Polytechnique cases covered here in the future!
There's also the Concordia shooting of 1992! If we stay in the topics of school shootings
Totally agree with you, he should definitely cover both those topics.
totally!
The fact that Homolka is free and has a family now just rankles me. She should have gotten life just like Bernardo
Nope! Nope! Nope! No way.
R.I.P Anastasia Im so sorry to her family and her friends life is such a fragile thing...
Another great video, love your work Adrian.
Shout out from the Philippines 😊🙏🏻 thank you very very much 🙏🏻
super comme d'habitude merci beaucoup pour ton super boulot . de France 😉
One of your best so far Adrian!!! Thoroughly researched and well-spoken.....my compliments! I love watching your videos!! Keep on going!!❤
As a teenager around this time and living right outside of the city in Laval, I had a friend call me and ask if I had been in the area...and then I opened the tv and saw the news. If I remember correctly the police acted very quickly, or there would have been more fatalities, this was just sad all around. :(
I'm surprised you didn't cover the other well known school shooting in Montreal in 1989. It was such a terrible tragedy that there's an official day in Canada to remember the women who died at the Polytechnique school.
I remember that school shooting as the killer targeted women due to his misogyny and hatred.
I still remember the day my entire music class at my secondary school suddenly got locked down and no one was allowed to leave. We were all confused for a few minutes then one of my classmates said that there had been a shooting at Dawson. It wasn't until I became an adult did I fully realize the magnitude of the tragedy. RIP Anastasia
We thank GOD that you and your classmates made it out safe and alive. RIP To Anastasia 😢💔🕯🙏🏼🕊
Wayyyy before the school shooting ‘popularity’ we were locked down at school due to escaped prisoners back in the 80’s. My brother always thought they had got into the school. We also had to deal with ‘Homey the clown’ and the threat of being snatched off the playground…. There will always be problems when we have masses of people…
You've done a superb job of capturing the elements of this incident, and it's the first time I've heard additional details about the 2006 Dawson tragedy that were previously unknown to me. My friend, Montreal Constable Denis Côté, is the officer who drove across town, grabbed a rookie upon arriving at the scene, and they both stormed inside the cafeteria, where Denis shot Gill, putting an end to the madness. Two months later, Denis was honoured for his heroics during our annual police awards gala, where he was given a standing ovation. Meanwhile, my ex girlfriend's son was one of the first victims, as bullets from Gill's assault rifle ripped through 8 entry and exit points in his chest. He survived, as did his girlfriend, who was shot in the chest. Both suffered severe PTSD, as did my ex. Thank you again for your brilliant breakdown of this terrible day.
With all these cases you've been covering that are set in Canada, Adrien, I can imagine you hosting the old Canadian true crime show Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science if it came back. Any Canadians remember that show?
As for this horrible crime, it's so sad Quebec was home to two horrible moments when ordinary people went postal. The first, in 1989, was caused by a demented incel and this one was caused by a misanthropic psychopath that never sought the help he should've got instead.
Thank you for covering this one. May Anastasia rest in peace, a sad death. My sister was in class when the shooting happened but thankfully she escaped successfully.
After the shooting - i was obsessed with trying to find out more about Kimveer - it was a way to cope I suppose. Trying to understand why the heck he would attack my college. I didn't even see the worst of it and still have PTSD and agoraphobia from the event :(
Hey, I went through the same phase as you after the shooting happened. I didnt see anything but it was because i was in that caf extension in the atrium thankfully blocked by the sliding door otherwise I would have seen quite a bit. But yea as for what we both did to try to cope, I remember looking up his VF page all the time and read the history of his posts. Even when the site blocked or deleted it from the public I got a link to bypass all that that still showed everything, I guess because detectives still needed access to it. So you weren't the only one lol. As for why he did it to our cegep, I have no clue. He went to Vanier for a while so its not like he got bullied here and sought out revenge for that. I have heard a rumor though that his first target was not the school but Atwater metro station. Apparently his plan was to get on and once it started moving he would go and shoot up as many carts as he could since nobody could run, but there were cops there already dealing with something else and it spooked him so he thought hed go for the school instead. Part of the rumor that makes sense is how the police response was so fast, if they were right down there it wouldnt have taken them much time to get to the atrium. Still an unverified rumor so i dont know for sure... glad you got out of there physically alright though...
@@Legion_33666 Hey - glad to hear you made it out of there physically unscathed aswell :) It was my first semester in college and I had only been going to school for 3 weeks when this tragedy happened. I was just about to head down the stairs from the third floor down to the caf in the atirum where the shooting was taking place when I heard a long series of shots, people that started screaming and I was hit with a wave of students running fast in my direction. One of my friends came running towards me and told me there was a shooter and that we had to run. So we headed back to a group of friends that we had been hanging with prior to warn them. Unfortunately we all exited the building through the way he came in, and by the time we all finally made it outside, I was faced with a guy on the ground clenching his chest - his white shirt was soaked in blood. Thankfully the paramedics had just arrived and were taking care of him. I was frozen in place - I felt like I was drowning in a sea of people, people screaming, sirens, the sound of helicopters hovering above - it's all still burned into my memory. There was even a guy covered in blood and talking on the phone while laughing like, ''Hahaha some dude just got shot in front of me hahaha'' we all react differently under shock I suppose... A girl I knew from highschool got shot that day as well... thankfully there weren't more casualtys but it still really screwed up so many lives... I personally get really agitated in crowded areas because of it :( Anyway. I guess that whole situation is one of the reasons why I love crime docs so much! I'm always trying to understand why or what lead people to committing these atrocities. My final take? I think he was just depressed, lonely, filled with hatred towards society and decided to go down in a blaze of glory. :/
Another sad case I had not heard of, condolences to the family. I find this channel is so original and thank you Adrian for being authentic!
Thank you for talking about this case! I was about 9 when the shooting happened and I still remember vividly this day. I went back home to grab lunch and watched the news with my siblings as they were announcing school was cancelled for the rest of the day. Fast forward, I attended Dawson and my history teacher told us that she was giving a class when the shooting took place. She asked her students to gather all the desks and chairs against the door and go hide at the back of the class. RIP Anastasia 🕊️
Hello Marie, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the virus ??
A note of thanks for the time and care you put into these real life stories. Your kindness and respectfulness toward those harmed or killed is very much appreciated.
I think that true crime stories that are sensitively presented, as is the case with your channel, make people more aware of the importance of taking some common sense precautions when going out to enjoy nightlife, or when attending special events where large crowds gather, or being mindful about safety measures such as using the “buddy” system, and making a plan about keeping in touch with family or roommates while socializing on your own. Of course, we have no full proof method that can keep us safe in every situation, as this story illustrates, but many have likely avoided bad situations by being made aware of what has happened to others.
Your manner of introducing us to the victims of the crimes you cover keeps their memories alive as human beings who were not just victims, but also individuals who shared many gifts while they were here with us. It’s not just a saying that we are all diminished when we lose someone to violence. It’s a fact.
Thank you for your work, Adrian, and I hope that your cat keeps on providing you with fun companionship! Pets are awesome! My sweet Himalayan kitty Tommy Charles sends a shout out “meow” to Nemo!
Hello Polly, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the virus ??
Love your content Adrian also really recommend going to Canada it was a awesome place to visit I was lucky to visit Quebec, Montreal and Toronto. You must also try the Canadian delicacy which is poutine too. Keep up the great work. 🙂
thank you for covering this case, i remember applying for dawson and finding out for the first time about the tragedy, never thought it could happen here in montreal since you barely hear any news of crimes this serious
I was in Montreal (McGill University) when that happened! I totally forgot this story.
Cheers from San Diego California
Thanks,so nice to watch your lecture and analyse. Without too much interruption of advertising.. Great !
I'd love shorter pauses in the script transitions so we could hear more about the stories! Thanks Coffeehouse!
I'm from close of Montreal and this story was extremely sad and crazy 😢
You have an amazing channel. And a very comforting voice. Despite the nature of the content, its actually really calming to listen to you as i try and fall asleep on insomnia nights. Thank you very much for such great content, and such respectful content in regards to the victims. I applaud your integrity. Its a fine line in this genre, between fully informative and sensationalized and glamourised. You've got the right balance.
Her mother’s words on the 4 year anniversary were beautiful and profound, brought tears to my eyes. Yes mama she is still with you and watching over you, seemed like a beautiful intelligent and kind young woman from a beautiful family. 💗
Thank you once again Adrian 👏👏
Hello Samantha, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the virus ??
I remember this like it was yesterday. I was in high school and everyone who knew anyone at Dawson had to go to the gym for an emergency meeting. Many students came back crying.
I ended up going to Dawson college later in life, and there is a peace garden dedicated to her.
Your gonna hit 2 million before you know it. Keep up the great work. You have a true gift
That hostage who did NOT drop the gun bag while running for their life deserves a beer or two!
I really look forward to every episode thanks Adrian 😊
Hello Maree, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the virus ??
Thanks as usual coffee house crime xxxx
Montrealer here! Your channel is one of the very few « true crime » channels I really enjoyed because of the focus on the victims and the way you humanized them.
One of my best friends was at the Dawson College when this tragedy happened. Fortunately, he was not injured and never crossed the path of the killer, but whenever the shooting is mentioned, he would remember people screaming and running on the streets and has this strange feeling of having been close to the wrong place at the wrong time. He was around the same age as Anastasia. Really, this young woman had her future stolen from her by the scumbag.
Minor mistake you made : Dawson is not an university. Dawson is what we call a CEGEP here in Quebec. Kinda like a pre-university college (or community college like in the US). But I don't blame you for that because our Quebec education system is quite unique in the world. Oh! And Montreal is NOT the capital city of Canada (it's Ottawa) but I can safely say it's the cultural capital city of Canada. :)
Speaking about Montreal, I was wondering if you would cover the infamous 1989 Polytechnique massacre which is the worst shooting in Canada's history (14 women were killed) and has been a traumatic event in my city. There is also the 2012 murder of Jun Lin, a Chinese student at Concordia University, which was recorded online and has spawned an Interpol warrant for his killer Luka Magnotta who was arrested in Berlin.
I think you would make a good researcher about Canada for Adrian. You are knowledgeable and make well-written comments.
Hearing Dawson University made a cringe a bit, but he absolutely made up for it with his precious pronunciation of Longueil! 🤣
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Thanks for covering another Canadian case, Adrian! I'll be visiting Montreal in April, so it was nice to see the highlight. RIP to Anastasia.