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Multiple new episodes every day! Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski is your ultimate daily true crime podcast, bringing you real-time updates on criminal investigations, high-profile trials, forensic breakthroughs, and psychological deep dives into the minds of killers.
🎙️ Hosted by veteran journalist Tony Brueski, we go beyond the headlines, featuring exclusive insights from FBI agents, forensic experts, criminal psychologists, and legal analysts. Whether it's the latest developments in cases like Bryan Kohberger and Lori Vallow or deep dives into cold cases and unsolved mysteries, we uncover the hidden truths behind the crimes that captivate the world.
If you’re obsessed with true crime, forensic psychology, and legal drama, subscribe now to Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski on Apple Podcasts. 🎧 New episodes multiple times a day—stay ahead of the latest crime stories.
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Multiple new episodes every day! Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski is your ultimate daily true crime podcast, bringing you real-time updates on criminal investigations, high-profile trials, forensic breakthroughs, and psychological deep dives into the minds of killers.
🎙️ Hosted by veteran journalist Tony Brueski, we go beyond the headlines, featuring exclusive insights from FBI agents, forensic experts, criminal psychologists, and legal analysts. Whether it's the latest developments in cases like Bryan Kohberger and Lori Vallow or deep dives into cold cases and unsolved mysteries, we uncover the hidden truths behind the crimes that captivate the world.
If you’re obsessed with true crime, forensic psychology, and legal drama, subscribe now to Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski on Apple Podcasts. 🎧 New episodes multiple times a day—stay ahead of the latest crime stories.
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They were once the most infamous brothers in America—then, almost forgotten. But in 2025, Lyle and Erik Menendez got a shot at parole for the first time in over three decades. The hearings were long. Emotional. Raw. And ultimately—for both—denied.
In this detailed breakdown, we walk through why that door to freedom slammed shut again. From their extensive prison disciplinary records to the parole board’s searing observation—“You’re not here because of what you did in 1989. You’re here because of what you’ve done in prison.”—we explore how institutional behavior, not just past crimes, sealed their fate.
This isn’t a retread of the old headlines. It’s a hard look at the modern justice system, trauma arguments, evolving parole standards, and the reality of serving life in California’s prison system post-youth offender law reform.
Whether you believe they deserve release or not—this is the most in-depth look at how the Menendez brothers came the closest they’ve ever been to freedom… and why it still wasn’t enough.
#MenendezBrothers #TrueCrime #ParoleDenied #2025Hearing #ErikMenendez #LyleMenendez #YouthOffenderLaw #CaliforniaPrison #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeUpdate
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In this gripping true crime breakdown, Break the Case host Jennifer Coffindaffer takes listeners deep inside one of the most confounding and heartbreaking cases in recent memory — the death of 27-year-old schoolteacher Ellen Greenberg. Found stabbed 23 times in her Philadelphia apartment in 2011, Ellen’s death was quickly ruled a suicide — a conclusion that has baffled experts, outraged the public, and devastated her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Greenberg, who have spent over a decade fighting for the truth.
Coffindaffer recounts how she first encountered the case, her collaboration with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo and producers, and her personal connection with Ellen’s parents. She describes Ellen as a vibrant, beautiful young woman who had everything to live for: a teaching career, an upcoming wedding to her fiancé Sam Goldberg, and a life full of promise. Yet, what should have been a snow day spent safely at home turned into a crime scene that has left investigators and advocates questioning everything.
Drawing on autopsy reports, police documentation, and her own experience in law enforcement and SWAT operations, Coffindaffer highlights the inconsistencies that make this case impossible to accept as a suicide. The door lock that should’ve splintered but didn’t. The bizarre calm in Goldberg’s 911 call. The troubling fact that Ellen’s wounds and the physical evidence simply do not align with self-harm. With over a decade of unanswered questions, Jennifer exposes the cracks in a case many believe was staged — and a justice system that failed to ask the right questions.
This episode is not just a retelling — it’s a call for truth, accountability, and the reopening of a case that refuses to rest.
#EllenGreenberg #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrimePodcast #BreakTheCase #SamGoldberg #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeForEllen #CrimeSceneAnalysis #ColdCase
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The death of Celeste Rivas, a missing 15-year-old girl found in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to music artist d4vd, has ignited a storm of speculation—and misinformation. But what do we actually know? What’s been confirmed by law enforcement? And what’s been dangerously fabricated?
In this deep dive, we untangle the viral myths from the verified facts. No, she wasn’t dismembered. No, pregnancy was not listed on her autopsy. No, there is no confirmed relationship between Celeste and d4vd. What we do have is a tragic recovery, a deeply decomposed body, and a grieving family caught in the middle of a media circus they never asked for.
This isn’t about defending or accusing. It’s about honoring the truth and respecting a case still under active investigation. We break down the timeline, the coroner’s findings, the property seizures, and the online backlash that’s turned speculation into spectacle.
The real tragedy? A child died—and the internet turned it into a sideshow. Let’s bring it back to the facts.
#CelesteRivas #d4vd #TrueCrime #TeslaCase #FactVsFiction #MissingPersons #LAPDInvestigation #TrueCrimeCommunity #TikTokCrime #HiddenKillers
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Donna Adelson didn’t beg for mercy at sentencing—she grabbed the mic and tried to rewrite history.
In this raw, emotionally fractured courtroom speech, Donna portrayed herself not as a conspirator—but as a victim. “There are two crimes,” she declared. “The second is taking my life.” Her voice cracked, her story crumbled, and what we witnessed was more than denial—it was psychological collapse playing out live.
In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to dissect:
What narcissistic collapse really looks and sounds like when the façade finally breaks
Why Donna's repeated references to her grandchildren, oaths on her life, and attacks on the system reveal more about control than conscience
How emotional manipulation works in sentencing statements—and why selective grief is a red flag
The psychological toll of living inside a family system built on secrecy, power, and self-preservation
This isn’t just courtroom drama. It’s behavioral dissection.
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#DonnaAdelson #HiddenKillers #DanMarkel #PsychologicalCollapse #SentencingStatement #CourtroomBehavior #ShavaunScott #TonyBrueski #TrueCrimePodcast #FamilyDenial #EmotionalManipulation
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Hulu’s Murdaugh: Death in the Family promised a gripping retelling of the Lowcountry’s most disturbing crime saga—and it delivered drama. But how much of it is grounded in the ugly, sprawling truth? In this episode, we compare the streaming series to the real events behind Alex Murdaugh’s meteoric fall—from murder and financial fraud to the implosion of a legal dynasty that ruled South Carolina for nearly a century.
We dissect what the show nailed—from the 911 call and cell phone video to the boat crash and Gloria Satterfield’s death—and where it pulled punches. What’s missing is just as important: the cover-ups, the privilege, and the decades-long abuse of power that made it all possible.
The dramatization touches on the chaos, but the real story is darker, more calculated, and far more disturbing. This isn’t just about a man who murdered his wife and son. It’s about a system that let him steal, lie, and manipulate for years without consequence.
Watch this before you believe the screen version is the full story. Because what Hulu left out? That’s where the real horror lives.
#MurdaughMurders #HuluSeries #DeathInTheFamily #AlexMurdaugh #TrueCrimeComparison #FactVsFiction #TrueCrimeTV #MurdaughTrial #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeBreakdown
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What happens when a man loses not just his wife—but the version of reality he’s built for over 50 years?
In this gripping episode, we unpack the emotional, erratic, and deeply revealing courtroom statement of Harvey Adelson, the husband of convicted murderer Donna Adelson. At her sentencing, Harvey took the stand and delivered a passionate defense of his wife—denying all wrongdoing, blaming the justice system, accusing witnesses of lying, and even calling Dan Markel’s grieving parents dishonest.
But here’s the twist: Harvey’s grief is real. So is his collapse. And so is his refusal to acknowledge the truth.
With psychotherapist Shavaun Scott, we explore:
The psychology of enmeshment and why Harvey can’t separate Donna’s guilt from his own identity
Why family loyalty in narcissistic systems becomes more important than the truth
How denial, image preservation, and emotional breakdown all show up in real time
What it means when someone experiences their spouse’s conviction as their own personal execution
This is not just a reaction. It’s a psychological autopsy of a collapsing dynasty.
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#HiddenKillers #HarveyAdelson #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #FamilyDenial #PsychologicalCollapse #CourtroomDrama #ShavaunScott #TonyBrueski
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In the world of white-collar crime, it’s not always the man holding the gun who does the most damage. Sometimes, it’s the man holding the pen. Russell Laffitte, the former CEO of Palmetto State Bank, has officially been sentenced—state and federal—for his pivotal role in enabling Alex Murdaugh’s sprawling fraud schemes. From court-appointed conservator to criminal co-conspirator, Laffitte turned trust into a weapon and helped siphon over $1.8 million from vulnerable clients—victims of injury, trauma, and death.
In this explosive breakdown, we dive into Laffitte’s calculated choices, the financial mechanisms he exploited, and the chilling pattern of betrayal that turned him into the enabler behind South Carolina’s most infamous legal dynasty. This isn’t just about a banker gone bad. It’s about systemic failure, small-town power, and what happens when legacy becomes liability.
We unpack the stolen settlements, the broken promises, and the legal fallout that followed. From the exploitation of Hakeem Pinckney’s estate to the stolen trust funds of Natarsha Thomas and the Badger family, this episode exposes how Laffitte kept the Murdaugh machine humming long after it should have shut down.
If you thought the Murdaugh case was just about murder—you haven’t seen the money trail. And Russell Laffitte was the guy laying down the tracks.
#MurdaughMurders #RussellLaffitte #TrueCrime #WhiteCollarCrime #MurdaughFraud #SouthCarolinaScandal #PalmettoBank #ConservatorFraud #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast
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It wasn’t just Donna Adelson who broke down at sentencing—it was her husband Harvey, too. And in their back-to-back emotional outbursts, we witnessed the unraveling of an entire family narrative that had held for over a decade.
In this joint psychological breakdown, Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole are joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to dissect the most emotionally charged—and revealing—moments of both Donna and Harvey’s final courtroom statements.
Together, we examine:
How narcissistic collapse shows up in real time through fractured speech, emotional spirals, and selective memory
Why Harvey’s grief appears genuine—but is directed toward defending the illusion, not the truth
How Donna’s use of oaths, denial, and moral inversion reframes her as a victim of the justice system
The family system that enabled this collapse—and what happens when loyalty outweighs accountability
This is what it sounds like when a legacy built on image can no longer hold the weight of the truth.
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#AdelsonTrial #DonnaAdelson #HarveyAdelson #DanMarkel #FamilyCollapse #NarcissisticCollapse #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #CourtroomDrama #TonyBrueski #ShavaunScott
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Harvey Adelson hasn’t been charged. But he’s far from forgotten.
In this episode, we walk the razor’s edge of what the evidence actually says about Harvey Adelson—the patriarch of a family fractured by murder, scandal, and courtroom spectacle. From wiretaps and Zelle subpoenas to call-detail records and coded texts, we examine the mounting circumstantial web that places Harvey near the center of a conspiracy that has already led to multiple life sentences.
We dissect:
 • Messages about a "birthday present" that prosecutors say point to premeditated planning
 • Call records placing Harvey’s number in contact with key figures in the murder plot
 • Wiretap approvals and jailhouse testimony naming him in alleged obstruction
 • Zelle account activity and witness tampering claims
 • The Vietnam jet bridge arrest with Donna—was it awareness or coincidence?
This is not a story of guilt by association. It’s a careful, fact-based analysis of what’s already in the public record—and whether it’s enough to tip the scales toward indictment. Because in the Markel murder case, silence isn’t the same as innocence. It’s just the part of the story waiting to be told.
 #HarveyAdelson #DanMarkelMurder #UnindictedCoConspirator #AdelsonFamily #TrueCrimePodcast #ConspiracyCase #WitnessTampering #ZelleTransfers #MarkelJustice #HiddenKillers
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Donna Adelson was sentenced to life in prison—but you wouldn’t know it by her behavior in court. What was meant to be a solemn moment of justice turned into a shocking display of entitlement, arrogance, and complete lack of remorse.
In this episode, we break down the bizarre spectacle of Donna’s sentencing. From her declaration of innocence to her scolding of the jury and the judge, Donna seemed more interested in controlling the narrative than accepting her fate. But it didn’t end there—her husband Harvey doubled down with a tone-deaf rant blaming the system, the media, and the world for their downfall.
We cover:
 • Donna’s courtroom performance—defiance over remorse
 • Judge Everett’s powerful rebuttal
 • Harvey Adelson’s surreal tirade
 • The parade of tone-deaf “supporters”
 • The contrast with the Markel family’s grace and silence
This wasn’t justice denied—it was justice exposed. A family so consumed by narcissism, they turned a sentencing hearing into a theater of delusion.
#DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #MarkelMurder #CourtroomDrama #AdelsonFamily #LifeSentence #TrueCrimeAnalysis #NarcissismInCourt #JusticeForDan #HiddenKillers
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There’s no way around it — the 2025 Ellen Greenberg report is a system defending itself, not an honest reevaluation of a suspicious death.
Ellen Greenberg was 27, engaged, and planning a wedding when she was found with 23 wounds. Years later, after national media coverage, civil litigation, and public pressure, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office claimed to conduct an “independent review.” The result? No change. Still suicide. Still silence on the most disturbing details.
In this powerful breakdown, defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to take apart the legal language, institutional incentives, and forensic deflections used to make this ruling appear conclusive. They explore how government agencies rewrite their own mistakes — and why Ellen’s case is one of the most chilling examples of procedural finality being used as a weapon.
The public deserves better. Ellen’s family deserves the truth.
 And this episode holds nothing back.
#EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllenGreenberg #EllenGreenbergCase #BobMotta #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TruthNotClosure #ForensicReviewFail #SystemProtectsItself #TrueCrimeAnalysis
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Why did Bryan Kohberger suddenly plead guilty after nearly two years of pretrial warfare? The answer might be more personal—and more psychological—than legal.
In this breakdown, we explore how the revelation that Kohberger’s sister, Amanda, was on the prosecution’s witness list may have triggered a collapse in his carefully controlled defense. For a man driven by dominance, image, and manipulation, the prospect of family testifying against him may have cut deeper than any courtroom battle.
We unpack:
 • The timeline between Amanda being listed and Kohberger's plea
 • What his control-obsessed behavior says about the psychology of his decision
 • How avoiding a trial may have spared his family—and preserved his own narcissistic narrative
 • The legal pressures: failed suppression motions, damning DNA rulings, and an inevitable death penalty trial
 • The psychology of narcissistic collapse and what it looks like when the mask slips
Was it guilt, fear, or one last act of ego-driven control disguised as mercy? This is the deeper story behind Kohberger’s plea—and what it says about him.
 #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #KohbergerGuilty #CriminalPsychology #TrueCrimeBreakdown #KohbergerFamily #ControlAndCollapse #TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologicalProfile #HiddenKillers
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The name Ellen Greenberg has come to represent something larger than a single case — it’s now a symbol of what happens when systems prioritize self-protection over truth.
In 2025, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office released a highly anticipated “independent review” of Ellen’s death — only to double down on the original ruling of suicide. Despite 23 wounds, unanswered questions, and growing national outrage, the system closed ranks once again.
In this episode, criminal defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to unpack why this report has so many legal experts — and the public — demanding accountability. Together, they break down how the language of “reasonable certainty” shields agencies from scrutiny, why internal reviews rarely lead to justice, and how Ellen’s case reflects a larger failure in forensic oversight.
This isn’t just about one ruling.
 This is about how easy it is to rewrite reality when no one wants to face the cost of being wrong.
If you’ve followed the Ellen Greenberg case, this conversation gives voice to everything the report tried to quiet.
And if you haven’t? This is where you need to start.
#EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllenGreenberg #EllenGreenbergCase #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #TonyBrueski #ForensicFailure #InstitutionalCoverup #TrueCrimePodcast #SystemicFailure
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Most true crime stories fall into the same trap—fixating on the killer, sensationalizing the violence, and leaving victims as footnotes. Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy doesn’t play that game.
In this episode, we sit down with executive producer Patrick McManus, actor Michael Chernus, and attorney/podcaster Bob Motta to talk about how this new Peacock series does something different. Something overdue. It centers the victims. It challenges the system. And it strips the monster of his myth.
We explore the challenges of dramatizing a case with so much historical weight. McManus shares how the writers chose to humanize the victims through standalone narrative arcs. Chernus discusses the internal conflict of embodying Gacy without glorifying him. And Motta opens up about inheriting his father’s defense tapes and hearing, for himself, the voice of a man who had no remorse, no empathy, and no soul.
This is one of the most grounded, respectful, and important retellings of a true crime story in years. And we’re honored to bring you the story behind the series.
 #DevilInDisguise #PeacockGacySeries #TrueCrimeDoneRight #VictimCentered #JohnWayneGacy #BobMotta #DefenseDiaries #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #GacyDrama
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The death of Ellen Greenberg has haunted Philadelphia for over a decade—but now, a new 2025 “independent” review by the same Medical Examiner’s Office that once ruled her death a homicide, then reversed itself, has reignited public outrage.
In this episode, we break down the new 32-page report by Dr. Lindsay Simon—billed as a “fresh look”—and expose just how deeply embedded bias and institutional self-preservation appear to be in its findings. From selective evidence interpretation to implausible forensic leaps, the review paints a troubling picture of a system investigating itself and calling it justice.
We dissect the major red flags:
 • The knife in her chest, 20+ stab wounds—some in the back—and a locked apartment
 • Claims of “no signs of struggle,” despite over 30 bruises on Ellen’s body
 • The “spinal cord artifact” explanation that dismisses incapacitation
 • Psychological characterizations based on anxiety—not suicidal ideation
 • How this report dismisses experts, overlooks key inconsistencies, and leans on confirmation bias
Is this truly an objective review? Or is it a bureaucratic performance designed to close the book and shield the city from liability? We’re unpacking every flaw, contradiction, and narrative sleight-of-hand in a case that refuses to stay silent.
 #EllenGreenberg #TrueCrime #MedicalExaminer #JusticeForEllen #PhiladelphiaCrime #ForensicFailure #CoverUp #WrongfulDeath #TrueCrimePodcast #DatelineStyle
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If the system’s goal was to quiet the Ellen Greenberg case with one last official ruling — it failed. Badly.
The 2025 report from Philadelphia’s Medical Examiner, reclassifying nothing and explaining even less, is now being dissected by the people who understand just how dangerous this kind of language can be.
In this episode, defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to pull the curtain back on how institutions like the M.E.’s office use carefully worded findings to sidestep accountability. They examine what the report conveniently redefines, what it conveniently omits, and why this case now represents a larger crisis in public trust.
This isn’t theory. This is what happens when legal self-preservation takes precedence over factual clarity — and it’s playing out in plain sight.
The Ellen Greenberg case isn’t just unsolved. It’s being strategically sealed shut.
#EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllenGreenberg #EllenGreenbergCase #BobMotta #HiddenKillersPodcast #TrueCrimeTruth #SystemicFailure #MedicalExaminerReport #InstitutionalDeflection #TonyBrueski
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After nearly three decades of silence, one of the most haunting missing-person cases in modern history has come roaring back to life. Twenty-three-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley vanished in March 1998 while on a family cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas. Her disappearance became one of the most baffling maritime mysteries ever recorded — no body, no answers, and no closure.
But in July 2025, Netflix’s Amy Bradley Is Missing documentary changed everything. Within weeks of its release, the FBI confirmed three “very significant” new leads. According to People magazine and other verified outlets, one involves a female bartender who allegedly shouted “Señorita kidnapped!” the night Amy vanished. Another comes from a digital trace — an IP hit from a boat near Barbados accessing Amy’s official missing-person website shortly after the documentary aired. And a third, more haunting claim: that Amy may have had a child after disappearing.
These developments could completely rewrite the story that’s lingered since 1998. Investigators are now re-interviewing witnesses, analyzing maritime data, and tracing that digital signal in hopes of identifying who’s watching Amy’s story from the Caribbean waters.
This episode digs deep into these new revelations — the forensic possibilities, the legal hurdles, and the psychological toll of hope after twenty-seven years. What really happened on the Rhapsody of the Seas? And could the answers finally be within reach?
Join us as we uncover the truth behind the Amy Bradley case — what the FBI is doing now, what the Netflix series reignited, and why some believe this mystery might finally be on the verge of being solved.
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In this in-depth interview, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to break down the latest developments in the tragic death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, whose body was found in the front trunk (frunk) of an impounded Tesla linked to the musician known as d4vd.
Weeks after the discovery, no one has been arrested, and the LA County Medical Examiner still lists Celeste’s cause and manner of death as “deferred.” Meanwhile, LAPD executed a search warrant at a Hollywood Hills property tied to the artist, seized electronics, and traced movements of the car—but no suspects have been named. Complicating things further, legal records confirm that a Texas home linked to the singer was transferred to his mother just days after the vehicle was impounded, raising fresh questions about intent, optics, and possible legal strategy.
Jennifer Coffindaffer brings her firsthand FBI experience to explain what’s happening behind the scenes—why investigators might delay arrests, how digital forensics and device extractions take time, and how financial movements and behavioral profiling shape the investigative roadmap. We explore the psychological red flags of concealment, the meaning of “cooperation” in active investigations, and how federal agents manage evidence across jurisdictions without compromising the integrity of a case.
If you’re wondering why this case seems stalled—or quietly accelerating—this conversation lays it all out with facts, not speculation.
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When 14-year-old Celeste Rivas was found dead in the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer d4vd, the public wanted answers. Fast. But weeks later, there’s still no cause of death. No suspect. No charges.
And in that silence, the noise has taken over.
In this longform breakdown, we dig into how the lack of official updates has created a vacuum—one where every lyric, property transfer, tattoo, and prank 911 call gets inflated to “evidence.” From the swatting call to the online rumor mill, we’re not just talking about the case—we’re talking about how the public is twisting it.
Is the swatting call connected? Why hasn’t anyone been arrested? And why do people think a matching tattoo is enough to prove a relationship?
This episode isn’t about wild theories. It’s about how those theories form—when law enforcement goes quiet, when the internet gets restless, and when tragedy becomes content.
We unpack what actually matters in the investigation: forensic timelines, digital records, verified access, and most importantly—cause and manner of death. Because until that autopsy report drops, everything else is just noise.
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The current status of the LAPD investigation
Why the swatting call has no confirmed connection to the case
What “weight inflation” means in high-profile investigations
The danger of internet sleuthing with no guardrails
What needs to happen next for justice to be possible
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Is Sean “Diddy” Combs truly done with the justice system—or is this just the eye of the storm?
In this high-stakes episode, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski to dissect what really happens after sentencing—and whether federal investigators are still keeping a close eye on Diddy from behind bars.
Combs is currently serving a 50-month sentence after being convicted under the Mann Act, but the RICO and sex-trafficking charges he was acquitted of haven’t cleared the path entirely. With multiple civil suits pending, an enormous trove of digital evidence still being analyzed, and fresh accusers continuing to emerge—this case is far from cold.
Coffindaffer walks us through:
What prison life actually looks like for someone like Diddy
Why in-custody behavior—from witness tampering to illegal communications—can trigger brand-new federal charges
How the FBI monitors communications, third-party proxies, and financial trails even after sentencing
Whether new victims, previously unrevealed evidence, or in-prison misconduct could open the door to superseding indictments
The psychological profile of high-control inmates, and how that can impact behavior behind bars
And why celebrity status may make someone more likely—not less—to stay on the FBI’s radar
If you think Diddy’s prison sentence ends the story, think again. This interview lays bare the next chapter—and how the federal government may still be flipping pages.
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Content versus commercials blows! Do not recommend.
What kind of podcast is this? 2 minutes of information, 13 minutes of advertisements. Just awful, do not recommend.
We think Paul saw his mother push Gloria down the stairs for telling him about the bag of pills that Gloria found under the bed. We think Maggie confronted Gloria and then pushed her down the stairs and Paul saw the push, and since then, Paul had been drinking to blackout.
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this guest is terrible. how did she get a platform?
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Am I the only one missing episodes 3,4,5???
The narrative here is a bit silly. The guy went to community college for his MA only. He wasn't a genius. He got caught. A PhD does definitely not mean you are a genius, can't fit in with society or are socially awkward. Normal people get PhDs.
The US Secret Service duties are primarily Dignitary Protection & Counterfeiting investigations, not homicide cases. Just curious why you have “former (not retired) US Secret Service Agent and Criminal Investigative Consultant, Jim Rathmann” on episode 28 and where he got so much murder investigation experience. He’s very quick to shit on Moscow PD for not obtaining the video from the convenience store sooner, but ignores the fact the Idaho state investigators and the FBI could also have just as easily have obtained it at any time. If Moscow PD is to be blamed for being behind the 8-ball at any point since the murders, then the FBI and Idaho state investigators share the blame as well because they’ve been part of the investigation almost since the beginning
i have enjoyed the balance of this podcast so far, but the guest on this episode was a charlatan and a blowhard. He has no idea what the investigators have in terms of suspects or evidence. None. Its easy to be a backseat ameteur, full of self bravado and heavy criticism. He is absolutely certain of the details and asserted them ridiculously. Imagine the families listening to this bs. PLEASE dont bring him back.