Is Nick gay?
He just said it on the Brian Shaffer Part 5 episode but I couldn’t tell if he was joking. I am also gay so just curious because I had no idea if so.
u/Doctor_Pretorius_ — 2 days ago
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Kouri Richins Life w/o Parole
And Eric’s sister sitting right behind Kouri says it all.
u/nrdz2p — 15 hours ago
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u/whuicklerizzly — 9 days ago
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So the cops have been sitting on a suspect this whole time??? Also it was confirmed Brian essentially made it out of the bar
The only thing puzzling to me is the podcasters reveal that most working on the case think he left of his own accord
I will never understand this, there’s legit no evidence of this… I understand when someone’s missing how this could be a theory but the top theory.
u/HunterandGatherer100 — 14 days ago
Case #001 — Taiwan, January 2008: A mother took her sick 4-year-old, left her wallet/ID/phone at home, parked her moped with keys in the ignition, and walked into a fully-surveilled building. The cameras ▎ all worked. 17 years later, neither has been seen.
Note: This is NOT the Elisa Lam case. Liu Hui-chun disappeared in Taiwan in January 2008 — five years before Elisa Lam. Chinese media later called this case "Taiwan's Elisa Lam" which caused the confusion.
They are entirely separate.
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Who she was
Liu Hui-chun (劉慧君), 37 years old. From Shetou, Changhua County, Taiwan. A mother of three. By all accounts living in a long-term abusive marriage to an alcoholic husband.
January 20, 2008 — the last 24 hours
The night before, a severe domestic dispute. The next afternoon, Liu loaded her youngest daughter (4 years old, who had been sick for days) onto her moped and rode 7–8 km to Yuanlin.
She left behind:
- Her wallet
- Her national ID card
- All bank cards
- Her cell phone
- Her two older children (left with her parents)
She parked outside the Yuanlin Finance and Economics Building (員林財經大樓), a 16-story mixed-use high-rise in central Yuanlin —
a building she had no known connection to
.
She left the moped keys in the ignition.
8:10 PM — the elevator
CCTV shows Liu and her daughter entering the elevator. What happens next has been analyzed for 17 years:
- She presses buttons for multiple floors seemingly without clear purpose
- She and her 4-year-old
remove their red jackets and shoes in under 30 seconds
— in cold January weather
- The clothes are left in the corner of the elevator
- They exit on the
11th floor
and rush toward a stairwell
This is the last confirmed sighting of either of them.
What's on Floor 11?
1. A Buddhist shrine — one caretaker on duty that night
2. A human resources firm — all staff had already left
3. Two permanently vacant units
The Buddhist caretaker reported seeing and hearing
nothing
— despite a woman and a 4-year-old child appearing in the hallway at night, in January, with no shoes.
The search
Police combed the entire building:
- Water tanks ✗
- Elevator shafts ✗
- Ventilation systems ✗
- Rooftop ✗ —
padlock confirmed dusty and undisturbed. She did not go to the roof.
- Neighboring rooftops ✗
- Surrounding streets and drainage ✗
Nothing. No bodies, no belongings, no blood, no witnesses.
What investigators found — and didn't find
Detective Zhong Zhenbang (鐘振邦), the specialist who later reopened the case, checked every database available: health insurance records, bank ATM activity, retail membership cards, immigration/travel
records, beauty industry registrations (she was formerly a hairdresser).
Zero activity since January 20, 2008.
His on-record statement:
"She may have been picked up by someone."
The B2 blind spot
The building's underground parking ramp (B2 level) had
no CCTV coverage in 2008
. The stairwell Liu entered on Floor 11 connects directly downward to B2. A vehicle at B2 could exit without appearing on any
recording. This detail received minimal attention in 2008.
The husband
Police confirmed on record that the husband:
- Never filed a public missing persons appeal of his own
- Arrived noticeably drunk to every interview police scheduled
- Showed what officers described as "indifferent and unconcerned" attitude
- Gave no media statement, made no public appeal for 15 years
He died in December 2023 — from a fall, at a rooftop location.
After his death, Liu's older children filed for a legal death declaration for their mother and sister. Approved in 2024. The civil case is closed. The criminal mystery is not.
What we can't explain
- The building manager noted Liu appeared "frantic and pale" — she arrived 50 minutes before the 9PM access card cutoff. Was this a meeting window?
- A suitcase of women's clothing was reportedly found in the stairwell — by whom, when, and whose?
- Liu reportedly told a friend she wanted to go to China and work in a factory. Combined with Changhua County's documented cross-strait criminal networks in 2008 — is this relevant?
- She had pawned her TV and phone weeks before she disappeared
- The elevator stopped operating after she used it. It "ceased operation for unknown reasons" that night.
What we need from this community
If you're Taiwanese, lived in Yuanlin or Changhua County, remember this case from 2008, or have any connection to the Finance Building or the area —
your local knowledge matters here
. Court documents, news
clippings, local rumors, things that never made English-language coverage. We want everything.
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Poll: What do you think happened after she entered that stairwell?
- She escaped — coordinated exit through B2 with someone waiting
- Foul play inside the building — body concealed and disposed of over time
- She walked out through an unmonitored exit alone and died somewhere outside
- Mental health crisis — wandered and died, remains undiscovered
- Something else (explain in comments)
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★ Insight ─────────────────────────────────────
The suitcase of women's clothing in the stairwell is one of the most underreported details in this case. If it was placed there before Liu arrived, her contact had prior knowledge of her arrival, her size,
and the specific location — which means this was coordinated, not improvised. That single detail, if verified, changes the entire investigative frame from crisis to extraction.
"The building has 13 above-ground floors plus at least 2 underground parking levels — officially registered as 16 floors total. The elevator goes up to floor 13, not 16. Liu exited on floor 11."
u/Extra-Boysenberry-73 — 3 days ago
On the YT channel, Justice with Matt Johnson, true crime podcaster Matt Johnson and Chris McDonough, former homicide detective and host of the Interview Room YT channel, discuss how Sheriff Nanos not sharing info with FBI early on hurt and stalled the Nancy Guthrie case. Included in this May 6th episode are video clips from the Sean Hannity interview with FBI director Kash Patel, who criticized Sheriff Nanos handling of the case, including rejecting resources and assets the FBI offered early on during the investigation.
u/Easy-Measurement-929 — 7 days ago
I've been following a concerning pattern of tourist deaths on the Thai island of Koh Samui, and I wanted to bring this to the community's attention. While these are being treated as accidents by authorities, the frequency and similarities are worth examining.
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The Latest Case - February 6, 2026
A 36-year-old Russian man (name withheld pending family notification) was found dead on rocks approximately 20 meters below the Na Phra Lan Cape viewpoint in Mae Nam district.
According to Koh Samui police, he was discovered wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, black shorts, and sneakers, with a severe head wound consistent with a fall.
Here's what makes this case interesting: his right hand was clutching a broken branch [1].
Witnesses reported seeing a motionless person on the rocks and alerted authorities. The initial investigation suggests the man climbed over a safety fence at the cliff edge, apparently attempting to descend toward the shoreline.
Police believe he slipped, grabbed a branch that broke under his weight, and fell onto the rocks below [1]. They found no signs of assault and ruled it an accident within hours, determining the exact cause of death before reporting to the Russian embassy in Bangkok [1].
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Pattern Analysis: This Isn't Isolated
What's concerning is that this is far from the only recent case.
Just one month earlier, on January 5, 2026, a 22-year-old French tourist named Alexis died after falling from Na Muang 2 Waterfall while taking photographs with his wife. According to her statement to police, they had traveled from their hotel in Bo Phut to the site and hiked to the top of the waterfall.
She reported that Alexis was stepping backward to take a photo when he slipped on rocks and fell to the bottom [2][3]. The recovery operation took approximately three hours due to difficult terrain, and his body was found on the second tier of the waterfall [3]. Police examined the scene but found no evidence of foul play [2].
But here's where things get really interesting.
Just two weeks before the French tourist's death, on December 19, 2025, a 28-year-old British man named Kris died at a luxury hotel in the Chaweng Beach area under circumstances that are far more suspicious than simple accidents [4][5].
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The British Tourist Case - The One That Doesn't Add Up
This case is significantly more complex and potentially involves foul play.
Officers from Bo Phut Police Station were alerted around 4:00 AM to two British men found unresponsive; one at the hotel reception and one inside a guest room. Both Kris (28, deceased) and his friend Luke (28, survived) were taken to the hospital [4][5].
Here's the timeline according to police: Around 2:35 AM, Kris returned to their shared room with a 21-year-old transgender woman he'd met at an entertainment venue. About thirty minutes later, Luke arrived with a Thai man (a 21-year-old former boxer).
The transgender woman left shortly after. Then, approximately fifteen minutes later, Kris went to the hotel reception and reported that about £1,500 ($1,900) was missing, alleging it had been taken by the Thai man or transgender woman.
Shortly after making this report, both British men were found unconscious [4][5].
Initial reports indicated morphine was found in the system of at least one victim. Police Superintendent Col. Kanchawit Phoprasit stated investigators were reviewing CCTV footage and awaiting detailed autopsy results to determine how morphine entered the body and whether it was linked to the death [4].
The 21-year-old Thai man denied providing drugs to the tourists and denied any involvement. The transgender woman was questioned and released after giving a statement. Both maintained they were unaware of what happened [5].
Police were investigating whether this was a drug overdose or a crime where the tourists were drugged to facilitate robbery [5]. The body was sent to Police General Hospital in Bangkok for autopsy, with results expected within one month.
As of the last report (December 20, 2025), investigators had not been able to question Kris due to his condition [5].
Here's what I can't find: any follow-up. The autopsy should have been completed by late January 2026. Has anyone seen updates on this case?
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Earlier Context: Romanian Tourist - May 2022
For additional context, back in May 2022, a Romanian woman named Nane-Iosana Bodea, 23, died at a waterfall on Koh Samui (specific location unclear from sources).
According to her boyfriend's statement, they climbed to the top around noon and decided to swim in a small pool at the edge due to hot weather. The spot was slippery, and she lost her footing and fell shortly after getting into the water [6].
He stated he ran down, found her unconscious and barely breathing, and attempted CPR while shouting for help. Nearby Thai tourists heard his shouts and alerted police [6].
Autopsy performed at Koh Samui Hospital ruled it accidental [6].
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What's Actually Concerning Here
Looking at these cases together, several patterns emerge that are worth discussing.
Multiple cases involve victims taking photos in dangerous locations. The French tourist was literally stepping backward for a shot, and the Russian tourist was likely doing something similar given the location. Both the Russian and French tourists apparently ignored safety barriers or ventured beyond designated safe areas.
Three out of four recent cases involved falls from significant heights, specifically waterfalls or cliffs. The victims ranged from 22 to 36 years old, all relatively young and presumably physically capable. Most were with companions who witnessed or reported the incidents.
But here are the real red flags: The British tourist case stands out significantly as the only one involving possible drugs, robbery, and genuinely suspicious circumstances. We're looking at three deaths within approximately two months (December 2025 to February 2026), all on the same relatively small island.
Most cases seem to be quickly ruled as accidents, with limited follow-up reported in the media. The Russian case was deemed accidental within hours.
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The Questions That Keep Me Up
Why is there no follow-up on the British tourist case? The autopsy was supposed to take about a month from December 19, which means results should have been available by late January 2026.
Radio silence.
Are there safety improvements being made at these sites? With this many deaths, you'd expect increased measures, better signage, heightened security.
What's the investigation protocol for foreign tourist deaths in Thailand? How thoroughly are these actually being investigated when the Russian case got ruled accidental within hours?
What's the historical baseline for tourist deaths on Koh Samui? Are these cases within normal statistical ranges, or is this actually a spike? If morphine was involved in the British case, where did it come from... recreational use gone wrong, or were they targeted?
And the big one: Is this just a statistical cluster (lots of tourists plus dangerous locations equals inevitable accidents), or is something else going on?
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Possible Theories
The simplest explanation is pure accidents.
Koh Samui is a major tourist destination with millions of visitors annually. Natural hazards combined with risk-taking behavior and alcohol or drugs equals tragic but predictable accidents. The British case might just be unrelated drug use that happened to occur around the same time.
Another possibility is inadequate safety infrastructure. Maybe these tourist sites genuinely lack proper barriers, warning signs, or maintenance, and local authorities prioritize tourism revenue over implementing costly safety measures.
The British case specifically has elements suggesting targeted crimes. That "missing money" report immediately before the collapse is deeply suspicious.
The possible MO: meet tourists at nightlife venues, offer or slip them drugs, rob them while they're incapacitated. It's not unprecedented in tourist areas.
Here's the darker possibility, though less likely:
Could there be an actual pattern of targeting tourists?
That broken branch clutched in the Russian man's hand, could that indicate a struggle rather than a desperate grab while falling? The French tourist's wife's story relies entirely on her testimony, with no other witnesses to the actual fall.
I'm not saying this is what happened, but it's worth considering given the concentration of deaths.
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Sources
[1] Bangkok Post - "Russian tourist dies in fall at Koh Samui viewpoint" (February 6, 2026)
[2] Khaosod English - "French Tourist Dies After Fall at Koh Samui Waterfall" (January 5, 2026)
[3] Bangkok Post - "French tourist falls to his death at Koh Samui waterfall" (January 6, 2026)
[4] Khaosod English - "British Tourist Dies, Friend Unresponsive at Koh Samui Hotel as Police Probe Drugs" (December 19, 2025)
[5] Khaosod English - "Thai Man Denies Role in Death of British Tourist on Koh Samui" (December 20, 2025)
[6] The Nation - "Romanian tourist was swimming at Samui waterfall before death plunge" (May 15, 2022)
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What I'm Looking For From This Community
Has anyone been to Koh Samui recently? I'd love to hear what the actual safety measures are like at these tourist sites.
Are there really barriers and signs, or is it more of a "figure it out yourself" situation? Does anyone have updates on the British tourist case? I've searched extensively and can't find any arrest reports or autopsy results from what should have been completed by late January.
I'm also curious if there are other tourist deaths on Koh Samui that haven't been widely reported in English-language media.
For those familiar with the Thai legal system, how thorough are investigations into foreign tourist deaths typically? Do cases get the same scrutiny as they would for Thai nationals?
What do you all think? Statistical coincidence in a high-traffic tourist area, negligent safety practices by local authorities, or something more sinister?
The British case in particular doesn't sit right with me. The timing of the money report, the morphine finding, and then complete silence on the investigation.
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Edit: If anyone has additional sources or information about these cases, please share. I'm particularly interested in any follow-up on the December 2025 British tourist case.
Edit 2: Clarified that victim names are withheld per Thai police practice of notifying families first.
u/Emotional-Brief-1775 — 10 days ago
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* I searched True Crime Garage backlog and I don’t think they ever covered this case but a lot of us have been following it and now’s there’s an update
OG Case: Katelin flies home to visit her mother, and as a last resort gets a ride to the airport with her estranged stepdad and disappears
Stepdad was questioned by police, he claimed her dropped her off at the mall and there’s no camera footage showing him dropping her off or corroborating any of his statements. (Camera footage does exist, he is just not on it) No one sees her again.
Both her sister and mother believe he did something to her and he was essentially the only suspect of the police just not enough evidence for an arrest essentially. He originally said yes to a polygraph and they said no.
Update: He’s been arrested not for murder but connected
sex related offenses. Trigger Warning child abuse:
Apparently when Katelin and her sister were little and their mom was at work. He would wake them up in the middle of night, make them take off all their clothes and spank them while he was wearing only boxers and they were nude that is what the charges pertain to…also apparently he works for delivery service that delivers for Walmart and I guess when the cops searched his car they found weird notes…woman with big boobs and two small daughters at such and such address …people he delivered to…apparently he was stalking these women and their children which the prosecutor used to have no bail.
Also in connection to the prior abuse, Katelin confided in a neighbor who called CPS that did some sort of investigation and cleared the stepfather back when this happened. Sister will be testifying to abuse. Court date already scheduled.
u/HunterandGatherer100 — 12 days ago
For years, the true crime community has been asking the same burning question: Whatever happened to the Wendy Patrickus book?
Before the 2022 Netflix boom, Jeffrey Dahmer’s defense attorney had a tell-all memoir, Defending the Devil, ready for launch. It had a verified ISBN, active Amazon listings, and massive industry buzz... then it was "digitally executed" and scrubbed from every database.
The Investigation:
- The Hollywood Connection: Patrickus’s co-author was also the Executive Producer of the Netflix docuseries.
- Narrative Control: Did a multi-million dollar streaming deal require the "disappearance" of a manuscript that might contradict the official story?
- The 32-Hour Gap: We’ve only heard 30 minutes of the Patrickus tapes. Why is the rest still under lock and key?
This isn't just a publishing error; it's a masterclass in how Hollywood shapes and silences the truth for profit.
Read the full breakdown of the paper trail and the "missing" manuscript here: [See Link to Substack article]
u/Emotional-Brief-1775 — 13 days ago
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u/Public_Peach1980 — 13 days ago