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Two 16-year-old girls were attacked. One was choked unconscious. One nearly died. The evidence was undeniable — partial phone video, medical proof, and multiple felony charges. Yet the court said: “He deserves another chance.” Why? Because he was a “good kid.” Tony Brueski sits down with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to explore the disturbing cultural conditioning that keeps excusing violent young men — and the devastating psychological toll that leniency takes on survivors. They dive deep into the psychology of denial, family image-protection, and the small-town empathy that shields offenders instead of victims. This isn’t a courtroom story — it’s a cultural mirror. #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #JesseButler #GoodKidNarrative #PsychologyOfDenial #TraumaRecovery #JusticeSystem #ShavaunScott #VictimAdvocacy #PatriarchalPrivilege Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Two cases. Two very different crimes. One system that failed both sets of victims. In this Hidden Killers double feature, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels sit down with defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis to unpack two stories that expose the cracks in American justice — one soaked in leniency, the other in cruelty. First: Jesse Mack Butler. Eleven felony charges. Two teenage girls. One nearly strangled to death. Video evidence. Doctors saying seconds more and she’d be gone. Yet somehow, Stillwater, Oklahoma’s court system gave him a second chance — turning seventy-eight years of possible prison time into one year of supervision under the Youthful Offender statute. Eric and Tony dig into how the legal definition of “youth” became a shield for violence, how privilege masqueraded as compassion, and how prosecutors and judges rationalized a decision that left two survivors behind. Then: Susan Lorincz.  The Florida woman convicted of shooting Ajike “AJ” Owens through a locked door — killing the mother of four in front of her children. From prison, Lorincz has now written a four-page letter threatening to sue Owens’s children and mother for defamation — accusing them of trespassing, lying, and “ruining her reputation.” Tony and Eric expose the psychological rot behind that letter — how denial becomes control, how narcissism replaces remorse, and how the legal system still lets killers weaponize paperwork against the families they destroyed. Two stories. Same disease.  A justice system too soft on those who harm and too silent for those who suffer. 🎧 Watch both breakdowns in one powerful conversation — legal truth, human cost, and why real justice requires more than conviction. 💬 Join the discussion: #HiddenKillers #JesseButler #SusanLorincz #EricFaddis #TrueCrimePodcast #TonyBrueski #JusticeForAJ #YouthfulOffender #FloridaCrime #OklahomaJustice #CourtTV #VictimBlaming #TrueCrimeToday #LegalAnalysis #HiddenKillersLive Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

A community listened in stunned silence as “Break the Case” examined a decision that many believe defies the gravity of the crimes alleged. In Payne County, Oklahoma, Jesse Mack Butler was accused of serial sexual violence against two young women—identified in criminal complaints as Jane and Sarah—including rape, sodomy with an instrument, oral sodomy, and repeated coercive control. According to the episode, one survivor required neck surgery after alleged strangulation, and a medical assessment noted she was seconds from death. Yet the conclusion stunned observers: a plea that placed Butler under a “youthful offender” status with home confinement, counseling, and the possibility of an expunged record if terms are met. In a state already grappling with trust in its justice system, this outcome landed like breaking news. Host Jennifer Coffindaffer—joined by survivor and advocate Danielle Tudor—delivers a true crime recap that reads like an investigative podcast: urgent, precise, and unflinching. Tudor, who reshaped laws in Oregon and Oklahoma after surviving the “Jogger Rapist,” Richard Gilmore, explains how policy gaps, sentencing discretion, and inconsistent training can turn the promise of justice into a procedural formality. She points to rape kit backlogs, underenforced best-practice training, and sentencing choices that send the wrong message to survivors and offenders alike. The discussion widens to another Oklahoma flashpoint: a Tulsa case where a jury’s decades-long prison recommendation reportedly became probation at sentencing. Names matter in true crime and public accountability, and the episode raises scrutiny of Payne County District Attorney Laura Austin Thomas and the bench decisions that enabled a result many call far too lenient. This cinematic news recap dissects how “youthful offender” pathways, counseling-only conditions, and limited registry consequences can collide with the realities of power, control, and escalating violence. It also foregrounds survivor advocacy as a force for reform: mandatory annual law-enforcement training, evidence tracking, backlog elimination, and clearer minimums for violent sex offenses. Listeners will hear how Tudor’s decades-long fight for victims—contrasted with the parole-era lessons from Richard Gilmore—offers a roadmap for Oklahoma’s next legislative session. The episode references broader case comparisons (including public interest in Bryan Kohberger and Ellen Greenberg) to underscore consistent patterns: grooming, strangulation risk, and the critical need for consequences that protect the public and respect victims’ trauma. If you follow true crime, breaking news, and justice reform, this deep-dive is a must-watch. It’s not speculation—it’s a meticulous, on-record conversation that asks the hard questions. Why was a case with such severe allegations resolved with home confinement? What protections exist for victims when violent behavior is minimized by process? And how can communities mobilize—through policy, elections, and oversight—to ensure that sentences reflect the seriousness of the crimes and the enduring harm to survivors? #JesseButler #Oklahoma #PayneCounty #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #JusticeForSurvivors #SexualAssaultAwareness #DanielleTudor #RichardGilmore #YouthfulOffender Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Raw, unedited courtroom coverage from the Latoshia Daniels murder trial. Follow the proceedings as jurors hear how Memphis pastor Brodes Perry was shot to death inside his Collierville apartment and his wife wounded in the attack. Prosecutors allege Latoshia Daniels, his former lover, drove from Arkansas to Tennessee and opened fire after learning the truth behind Perry’s so-called “ethical non-monogamy.” Each recording features the full day’s testimony, witness questioning, objections, rulings, and all live developments direct from the courtroom — presented exactly as they happened, without edits or commentary. #LatoshiaDaniels #BrodesPerry #PreachersSideChickTrial #CourtroomCoverage #LiveTrial #TrueCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Raw, unedited courtroom coverage from the Latoshia Daniels murder trial. Follow the proceedings as jurors hear how Memphis pastor Brodes Perry was shot to death inside his Collierville apartment and his wife wounded in the attack. Prosecutors allege Latoshia Daniels, his former lover, drove from Arkansas to Tennessee and opened fire after learning the truth behind Perry’s so-called “ethical non-monogamy.” Each recording features the full day’s testimony, witness questioning, objections, rulings, and all live developments direct from the courtroom — presented exactly as they happened, without edits or commentary. #LatoshiaDaniels #BrodesPerry #PreachersSideChickTrial #CourtroomCoverage #LiveTrial #TrueCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Raw, unedited courtroom coverage from the Latoshia Daniels murder trial. Follow the proceedings as jurors hear how Memphis pastor Brodes Perry was shot to death inside his Collierville apartment and his wife wounded in the attack. Prosecutors allege Latoshia Daniels, his former lover, drove from Arkansas to Tennessee and opened fire after learning the truth behind Perry’s so-called “ethical non-monogamy.” Each recording features the full day’s testimony, witness questioning, objections, rulings, and all live developments direct from the courtroom — presented exactly as they happened, without edits or commentary. #LatoshiaDaniels #BrodesPerry #PreachersSideChickTrial #CourtroomCoverage #LiveTrial #TrueCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh — the disgraced South Carolina lawyer serving life in prison for killing his wife Maggie and son Paul — has decided to issue a statement from behind bars attacking Hulu’s new true-crime series about his case. In the letter, Murdaugh claims the show contains “numerous inaccuracies” and “misleading portrayals,” even going so far as to say it “totally mischaracterizes his relationships” with the very people he murdered. He accuses Hulu of failing to reach out to him, his attorneys, or his surviving son Buster before releasing the series — as if that somehow invalidates decades of documented lies, theft, and manipulation. In this episode, Tony Brueski rips apart Murdaugh’s delusional statement line by line — exposing the narcissism, denial, and moral rot that have defined every chapter of this man’s life. From stealing millions from clients, to staging his own suicide for an insurance scam, to the brutal murders at Moselle, Alex Murdaugh’s downfall is a masterclass in arrogance. Now, from prison, he’s worried about how Hulu portrayed him? The audacity is staggering — and we’re breaking down every word of it. 🎙️ Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski  Your home for true crime analysis, courtroom commentary, and psychological breakdowns of the world’s most infamous cases. #AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughMurders #HuluSeries #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeToday #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #BusterMurdaugh #SouthCarolina #TonyBrueski Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

He was born into royalty — a man the world was taught to bow to. But behind the medals and the palace walls, Prince Andrew’s life intersected with one of the darkest criminal networks in modern history. Virginia Giuffre was seventeen when she says Ghislaine Maxwell recruited her for Jeffrey Epstein — a man who used wealth and power to prey on young girls while the world looked the other way. And according to Virginia, one of the men she was trafficked to was Prince Andrew, Duke of York — the Queen’s own son. In this episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski dives deep into Giuffre’s account: how she met Andrew, the infamous photo, the alleged encounters in London, New York, and Epstein’s private island — and how the royal family worked overtime to bury the fallout. From the BBC interview that imploded Andrew’s reputation to the multimillion-dollar settlement that silenced the courtroom, this is the full story — the arrogance, the power, the protection, and the survivor who refused to stay quiet. Giuffre’s new memoir, Nobody’s Girl, exposes more than just one man’s depravity — it reveals a network of enablers who made sure justice stopped where power began. This isn’t tabloid gossip. This is a story about accountability — and what happens when a survivor dares to stand up to royalty. 🎙️ Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski – exposing the power, privilege, and hypocrisy behind the crimes the elite try to hide. #PrinceAndrew #VirginiaGiuffre #JeffreyEpstein #GhislaineMaxwell #RoyalScandal #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #EpsteinNetwork #SurvivorStories #JusticeForVictims Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

This episode features continuing coverage from inside the civil trial of Abby Zwerner v. Ebony Parker — the case that’s forcing a Virginia courtroom to confront how many warnings were ignored before a teacher was shot by her six-year-old student. Each day’s proceedings bring new testimony, evidence, and revelations about what happened inside Richneck Elementary School on January 6, 2023 — and the administrative failures that followed. You’ll hear unfiltered courtroom audio, direct from the trial, as attorneys for Abby Zwerner seek $40 million in damages against former assistant principal Ebony Parker, accused of negligence so severe it nearly cost a teacher her life. Hidden Killers brings you the voices, the arguments, and the raw sound of justice in progress — as a jury decides whether silence and inaction inside a public school can rise to the level of legal accountability. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

When Joseph DeAngelo — the Golden State Killer — was finally unmasked in 2018, the world saw an old man slumped in a wheelchair. But according to Sacramento DA Thien Ho, it was all an act. In this exclusive conversation, Tony Brueski goes behind the headlines with Ho, the man who stood across the courtroom from one of America’s most elusive serial predators. From the whispered “crazy act” DeAngelo tried to pull in the interrogation room to the frail performance he staged in court, Ho explains how the prosecution saw through every layer of manipulation. But this story isn’t about glorifying a killer — it’s about the survivors. Ho shares how he centered their voices, the emotional weight of their impact statements, and the unforgettable moment one woman told DeAngelo, “I’m not afraid of you anymore.” The People vs. The Golden State Killer gives us the first insider look at the battle between truth and illusion — and how one prosecutor helped make history by exposing the evil hiding behind a mask of normalcy. #GoldenStateKiller #ThienHo #JosephDeAngelo #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #Justice #Prosecution #DNAEvidence #EastAreaRapist #CrimeStories Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Raw, unedited courtroom coverage from the Latoshia Daniels murder trial. Follow the proceedings as jurors hear how Memphis pastor Brodes Perry was shot to death inside his Collierville apartment and his wife wounded in the attack. Prosecutors allege Latoshia Daniels, his former lover, drove from Arkansas to Tennessee and opened fire after learning the truth behind Perry’s so-called “ethical non-monogamy.” Each recording features the full day’s testimony, witness questioning, objections, rulings, and all live developments direct from the courtroom — presented exactly as they happened, without edits or commentary. #LatoshiaDaniels #BrodesPerry #PreachersSideChickTrial #CourtroomCoverage #LiveTrial #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderTrial #TennesseeTrial #RawCourtAudio #CourtTV #TrialFootage #JusticeSystem #CrimeAndPunishment #TrueCrimeNews #LegalDrama #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeTrial #EthicalNonMonogamy #HiddenKillers Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Raw, unedited courtroom coverage from the Latoshia Daniels murder trial. Follow the proceedings as jurors hear how Memphis pastor Brodes Perry was shot to death inside his Collierville apartment and his wife wounded in the attack. Prosecutors allege Latoshia Daniels, his former lover, drove from Arkansas to Tennessee and opened fire after learning the truth behind Perry’s so-called “ethical non-monogamy.” Each recording features the full day’s testimony, witness questioning, objections, rulings, and all live developments direct from the courtroom — presented exactly as they happened, without edits or commentary. #LatoshiaDaniels #BrodesPerry #PreachersSideChickTrial #CourtroomCoverage #LiveTrial #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderTrial #TennesseeTrial #RawCourtAudio #CourtTV #TrialFootage #JusticeSystem #CrimeAndPunishment #TrueCrimeNews #LegalDrama #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeTrial #EthicalNonMonogamy #HiddenKillers Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Raw, unedited courtroom coverage from the Latoshia Daniels murder trial. Follow the proceedings as jurors hear how Memphis pastor Brodes Perry was shot to death inside his Collierville apartment and his wife wounded in the attack. Prosecutors allege Latoshia Daniels, his former lover, drove from Arkansas to Tennessee and opened fire after learning the truth behind Perry’s so-called “ethical non-monogamy.” Each recording features the full day’s testimony, witness questioning, objections, rulings, and all live developments direct from the courtroom — presented exactly as they happened, without edits or commentary. #LatoshiaDaniels #BrodesPerry #PreachersSideChickTrial #CourtroomCoverage #LiveTrial #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderTrial #TennesseeTrial #RawCourtAudio #CourtTV #TrialFootage #JusticeSystem #CrimeAndPunishment #TrueCrimeNews #LegalDrama #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeTrial #EthicalNonMonogamy #HiddenKillers Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Raw, unedited courtroom coverage from the Latoshia Daniels murder trial. Follow the proceedings as jurors hear how Memphis pastor Brodes Perry was shot to death inside his Collierville apartment and his wife wounded in the attack. Prosecutors allege Latoshia Daniels, his former lover, drove from Arkansas to Tennessee and opened fire after learning the truth behind Perry’s so-called “ethical non-monogamy.” Each recording features the full day’s testimony, witness questioning, objections, rulings, and all live developments direct from the courtroom — presented exactly as they happened, without edits or commentary. #LatoshiaDaniels #BrodesPerry #PreachersSideChickTrial #CourtroomCoverage #LiveTrial #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderTrial #TennesseeTrial #RawCourtAudio #CourtTV #TrialFootage #JusticeSystem #CrimeAndPunishment #TrueCrimeNews #LegalDrama #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeTrial #EthicalNonMonogamy #HiddenKillers Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Raw, unedited courtroom coverage from the Latoshia Daniels murder trial. Follow the proceedings as jurors hear how Memphis pastor Brodes Perry was shot to death inside his Collierville apartment and his wife wounded in the attack. Prosecutors allege Latoshia Daniels, his former lover, drove from Arkansas to Tennessee and opened fire after learning the truth behind Perry’s so-called “ethical non-monogamy.” Each recording features the full day’s testimony, witness questioning, objections, rulings, and all live developments direct from the courtroom — presented exactly as they happened, without edits or commentary. #LatoshiaDaniels #BrodesPerry #PreachersSideChickTrial #CourtroomCoverage #LiveTrial #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderTrial #TennesseeTrial #RawCourtAudio #CourtTV #TrialFootage #JusticeSystem #CrimeAndPunishment #TrueCrimeNews #LegalDrama #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeTrial #EthicalNonMonogamy #HiddenKillers Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Justice — delayed, but finally delivered. In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we cover the stunning verdict in the case of Abby Zwerner, the Virginia first-grade teacher who was shot by her six-year-old student inside Richneck Elementary School. After nearly two years, a jury has ruled that former assistant principal Ebony Parker is liable for ignoring repeated warnings that the child had a gun — awarding $10 million in damages to Zwerner. This isn’t just a lawsuit — it’s an indictment of an entire system that looked the other way. Teachers came forward that morning. They told Parker the student had a weapon in his backpack. They begged her to act. But she didn’t. Hours later, Abby stood at the front of her classroom — teaching, protecting, doing her job — when that six-year-old pulled the trigger. The bullet nearly killed her. Multiple surgeries later, she’s still living with nerve damage, pain, and trauma that will never fully fade. But tonight’s verdict is more than compensation — it’s a warning shot to every school district in America: when staff ignore danger, when leadership protects its image instead of its people, the courtroom will hold you accountable. Tony Brueski breaks down the key testimony, courtroom reactions, and what this landmark decision means for educators, parents, and every student walking into class tomorrow. The Abby Zwerner verdict isn’t just about one assistant principal — it’s about a national failure to take threats seriously until it’s too late. Watch as Tony walks through: – How multiple teachers sounded the alarm — and were ignored – Why the jury sided with Zwerner and what evidence swayed them – The emotional impact of her testimony and survival – What comes next for Parker’s pending criminal charges This is the story of one teacher’s fight for justice — and the system’s long-overdue reckoning. #AbbyZwerner #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TeacherShooting #EbonyParker #SchoolSafety #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForAbby #VirginiaTrial #HiddenKillersLive #TrueCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In one of the most damning congressional letters in recent history, Rep. Jamie Raskin is demanding answers from Attorney General Pam Bondi after the Department of Justice quietly killed the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirators. Until January 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York was running an active case—interviewing survivors, issuing subpoenas, and pursuing leads on Epstein’s vast network of abusers and enablers. Nearly fifty women provided names, timelines, and evidence connecting at least twenty powerful men to Epstein’s operation. Then, overnight, everything stopped. The Trump DOJ ordered the files transferred to Washington, D.C. By July, the FBI and DOJ had closed the case, issuing a one-page memo claiming there was “no evidence” to continue. Raskin calls it what it is: a gigantic cover-up. In his letter, he accuses the DOJ of abandoning survivors, firing prosecutors, dismissing credible witnesses, and refusing to investigate over $1.5 billion in suspicious Epstein-linked transactions flagged by major banks. Even worse, FBI Director Kash Patel told Congress the victims were “not credible”—the same women whose testimony convicted Ghislaine Maxwell beyond a reasonable doubt. This episode breaks down Raskin’s explosive letter line by line—how the DOJ buried one of the largest sex-trafficking investigations in U.S. history, what it means for survivors, and what Congress plans to do next. Because if the government can erase the Epstein files this easily, who will they protect next? 🎙️ Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski — Exposing the truth they don’t want you to hear. #JeffreyEpstein #JamieRaskin #EpsteinCoverUp #PamBondi #FBI #DOJ #SexTrafficking #EpsteinFiles #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TrueCrime #JusticeForSurvivors #GhislaineMaxwell #JamieRaskinLetter #EpsteinInvestigation Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

 Two girls nearly lost their lives.  Eleven felonies were filed.  And yet, 18-year-old Jesse Mack Butler will never spend a day in prison. In this explosive episode, Hidden Killers host Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke break down how Oklahoma’s Youthful Offender loophole turned a brutal sexual-assault case into a year of “rehabilitation.” Court records show Butler was accused of rape, attempted rape, sexual battery, and strangulation — one victim choked to the point of unconsciousness, another requiring neck surgery. Investigators recovered phone video evidence supporting the assaults. Despite this, prosecutors and the judge approved Youthful Offender status because Butler was 17 at the time. He pled no contest — not admitting guilt, but accepting conviction — and received supervised freedom instead of prison. Tony and Robin unpack the psychological, legal, and cultural forces behind the ruling: How community influence bends justice in small towns. Why parental protection turns into moral blindness. How empathy for offenders replaces compassion for survivors. And most importantly — what this means for future victims in Oklahoma and beyond. This is not mercy. It’s the breakdown of accountability — live on the record. #HiddenKillers #JesseButler #StillwaterScandal #YouthfulOffender #TrueCrimePodcast #OklahomaJustice #RobinDreeke #TonyBrueski #JusticeSystem #PredatorProtection Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

For more than 40 years, the man now known as the Golden State Killer stalked California — breaking into homes, raping, murdering, and then vanishing into the night. He was a ghost who terrorized families from Sacramento to Santa Barbara — until one relentless prosecutor finally helped end his reign of fear. In this episode, Tony Brueski sits down with Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, the man who personally led the prosecution that put Joseph James DeAngelo behind bars for life. Ho’s new book, The People vs. The Golden State Killer, pulls back the curtain on the real investigation — from the DNA breakthrough that cracked the case wide open to the survivors who refused to stay silent. This isn’t a retelling of old headlines. It’s the first inside account of what really happened in the courtroom, the strategies behind the scenes, and the human cost of justice decades in the making. You’ll hear how DeAngelo faked insanity to manipulate investigators, the haunting promise Ho made to a survivor, and the moment victims stood up in court and told their attacker they weren’t afraid anymore. This is the story of justice, perseverance, and the team that never stopped hunting a monster hiding in plain sight. #HiddenKillers #GoldenStateKiller #JosephDeAngelo #ThienHo #TrueCrimeToday #ColdCase #DNAJustice #EastAreaRapist #OriginalNightstalker #JusticeServed Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Dan Markel wasn’t just a brilliant legal scholar — he was a father fighting to protect his sons from a world he saw as dangerous, manipulative, and morally bankrupt. Before his murder in 2014, Markel was locked in an emotional and legal battle with his ex-wife Wendi Adelson’s family — a fight over where their children would live and, more importantly, what kind of people they would become. In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we step into Dan Markel’s shoes and see the story from his perspective. Why did he fight so hard to keep his boys in Tallahassee? What did he see in Donna Adelson’s control, in Charlie Adelson’s arrogance, and in Wendi’s divided loyalties that terrified him? And how did a custody dispute fueled by ego and entitlement turn into one of the most shocking murder-for-hire cases in American history? Through verified court records, witness testimony, and public filings, we trace the emotional timeline of a man who believed that morality could stand up to manipulation — until the system failed him. This is the story of a father who refused to let money and power define right and wrong, and of the family who couldn’t handle the word “no.” Join Tony Brueski as he unpacks the psychological and moral dimensions of the Markel-Adelson saga — a cautionary tale about control, obsession, and the cost of doing the right thing in a world where truth isn’t enough. ⚖️ All commentary is based on publicly available testimony and court filings. Opinions expressed are analysis only; no implication of uncharged criminal conduct is intended. #DanMarkel #AdelsonFamily #WendiAdelson #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeToday #JusticeForDanMarkel #CustodyBattle #MurderForHire #TonyBrueski Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872