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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. 🔔 Subscribe for more expert breakdowns and true crime insight.  #CelesteRivas #d4vd #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #FBIInterview #ForensicFiles #JusticeForCeleste #CrimeSceneInvestigation #LawAndCrime #YouTubeTrueCrime 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 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. 🔍 What we cover in this episode: 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 🎧 Subscribe for more fact-driven true crime coverage that ditches the hype and follows the real trail of evidence. #JusticeForCeleste #D4vdCase #CelesteRivas #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #SwattingCall #AutopsyResults #ForensicFacts #StopTheSpeculation #InnocentUntilProvenGuilty 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

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. 🔔 Subscribe for more deep-dive true crime interviews and breakdowns. #Diddy #SeanCombs #JenniferCoffindaffer #FBI #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #MannAct #PrisonLife #FederalInvestigation #CelebrityCrime #RICO #WitnessTampering #DigitalEvidence #SupersedingIndictment 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

They kill. Then they smile for cameras, clock in for work, or go grocery shopping. In this chilling Hidden Killers investigation, we explore “The Performance of Normal” — the haunting calm that follows murder. Starting with Bryan Kohberger, who prosecutors say was seen casually shopping hours after the brutal Idaho student murders, we dive deep into the psychology behind that eerie stillness. Why do some killers seem completely composed after committing horrific crimes? From John List, who ate lunch next to his wife’s body before vanishing for 18 years… To Dennis Rader (BTK), who left a Boy Scout camp to murder and came back by morning to flip pancakes for the troop. To Chris Watts, who went to work just hours after killing his pregnant wife and daughters. To Stephen McDaniel, who gave a TV interview about his “missing” neighbor — the same woman he had just murdered. To Colonel Russell Williams, a respected Canadian military commander smiling for charity photos days after taking a life. To Tyler Hadley, the Florida teen who killed his parents, then threw a party with their bodies hidden in the next room. To Susan Smith, the mother who tearfully begged for her children’s return after drowning them herself. And Ian Huntley, the school caretaker who joined the search for two girls he had already murdered. This episode examines the psychology of composure — how killers weaponize calmness, and why society so often mistakes it for innocence. It’s not just what they do. It’s what they don’t. Because sometimes, evil doesn’t look like rage. It looks like control. It looks like “normal.” 🔔 Subscribe for more true crime breakdowns with Tony Brueski — the cases that stay with you long after the headlines fade. #HiddenKillers #BryanKohberger #TrueCrime #ChrisWatts #BTK #JohnList #StephenMcDaniel #RussellWilliams #SusanSmith #TylerHadley #IanHuntley #PsychologyOfMurder #TrueCrimePodcast #MurderCases #BryanKohbergerCostco #Evil #CalmAfterMurder #DatelineStyle #HiddenKillersPodcast #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

Two headlines. Two high-profile cases. One unfiltered breakdown. In this powerful double-segment, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski to examine two of the most complex and closely watched stories in true crime right now: the federal sentencing of Sean “Diddy” Combs, and the unsolved death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, found deceased in the front trunk of a Tesla linked to musician d4vd. 🔹 Segment One: Diddy Behind Bars With Combs now serving a 50-month sentence for transporting women across state lines under the Mann Act, we ask the real questions: Is this the end of his legal exposure—or just a pause? Could in-custody behavior, like witness contact or coded messaging, spark new FBI investigations? How do digital forensics teams handle terabytes of seized content—and what happens if they find new crimes? Why celebrity status may actually increase surveillance, not lessen it. 🔹 Segment Two: The d4vd/Celeste Tesla Case Weeks after Celeste’s body was discovered in a Tesla frunk—no suspects have been named. We dig into: Why the FBI and local law enforcement may delay arrests despite explosive facts How property transfers, seized electronics, and location data build quiet cases The forensic timelines behind digital extractions, cause-of-death delays, and cross-jurisdiction coordination The psychological markers of concealment and manipulation in cases involving fame, image control, and youth victims If you’ve been wondering why both of these cases feel like they’re on pause—or possibly about to erupt—this conversation unpacks the truth with insight only a former federal agent can deliver. 🔔 Subscribe for more deep-dive true crime interviews and expert breakdowns. #Diddy #SeanCombs #CelesteRivas #d4vd #JenniferCoffindaffer #FBIInterview #MannAct #TeslaFrunk #JusticeForCeleste #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #DigitalEvidence #WitnessTampering #SupersedingIndictment #CelebrityCrime #UnsolvedCase #CrimeSceneInvestigation #ForensicFiles #LawAndCrime 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

How does a person live two completely different lives—one as a smiling neighbor, volunteer, and businessman, and the other as one of the most prolific serial killers in American history? In this special episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we go beyond the crimes of John Wayne Gacy and into the psychology that made his double life possible. Gacy wasn’t just a murderer—he was a master manipulator who weaponized charm, denial, and narcissism to create a version of himself the world would trust. We break down how Gacy’s brain allowed him to compartmentalize—keeping the “good guy” identity separate from the predator underneath. Through psychological insight and documented facts, Tony explores how cognitive dissonance, moral disengagement, and grandiose narcissism all collided to form the mask that fooled Chicago for years. You’ll hear how his early childhood trauma shaped a lifelong need for control, why he sought validation through community status, and how that craving for power morphed into something monstrous. This isn’t a story about body counts or brutality—it’s a psychological autopsy of deceit, denial, and domination. From his carefully crafted public persona to the chilling calm he maintained during his arrest, this episode dissects what happens when self-deception becomes a survival mechanism—and how even the most convincing façade eventually cracks. If you’ve ever wondered how someone like John Wayne Gacy could laugh with cops at a barbecue one day and bury a victim beneath his house the next—this is the story that finally explains it. Listen, reflect, and remember: evil doesn’t always look like a monster. Sometimes, it looks like your neighbor in a clown suit. #JohnWayneGacy #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologyOfEvil #SerialKillerMind #CriminalPsychology #Narcissism #TrueCrimeAnalysis #TonyBrueski #RealCrimeStories 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

Donna Adelson’s story ends where it always seemed destined to — in control until the very last breath she could muster. At 75 years old, the matriarch of the family that orchestrated the 2014 murder-for-hire of FSU law professor Dan Markel was officially sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in a Tallahassee courtroom today. Judge Stephen Everett declined her attorneys’ plea for leniency, rejecting what they called a “downward departure.” He told the court he would not exercise discretion to reduce her punishment. Adelson will serve life for first-degree murder, plus two concurrent 30-year sentences for conspiracy and solicitation — meaning she will die behind bars. In this special episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, retired FBI Special Agent and former Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program Robin Dreeke joins Tony to dissect the full sentencing: the courtroom dynamics, the failed bid for sympathy, and what her words — and body language — really revealed. Adelson, sobbing as she addressed the court, maintained her innocence. “I had no knowledge of this plan,” she said. “I swear to you on my life I was not involved.” Judge Everett interrupted twice, citing her “utter lack of remorse.” Her husband Dr. Harvey Adelson followed, lashing out at prosecutors and the Markel family before being cut off by the judge. Robin and Tony break down every layer — how the matriarch tried to frame herself as victim, how her denial fits classic behavioral patterns of control and narcissism, and why her demeanor failed to sway the bench. From a life of status in Miami’s upper circle to a prison cell in Florida, Donna Adelson’s fall is total. And the ripple effect continues — with the looming question: Will others in the Adelson family face consequences next? #HiddenKillers #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #RobinDreeke #TonyBrueski #TrueCrime #AdelsonFamily #LifeSentence #BehavioralAnalysis #JusticeServed #CourtroomDrama #FloridaCrime #FSULaw 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 this gripping episode of Break the Case, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer tackles one of the most haunting and confusing cases of the year—the death of teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was discovered in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to musician David “D4VD” Burke. With social media ablaze over the lack of arrests or official updates, Coffindaffer steps in to separate fact from speculation and offer a law enforcement insider’s perspective on what’s really happening behind the scenes. She begins by dismantling a viral rumor: the claim that the FBI is leading the investigation. Drawing from decades of experience, Coffindaffer explains why the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)—with its elite forensics division—is more than capable of handling the case independently. While the FBI may assist in rare, highly specific circumstances, this is not one of them. The LAPD’s digital forensic experts, many of whom are trained at the Bureau’s own Quantico facility, possess the tools and experience needed to process devices, extract data, and build a case without outside help. The conversation then turns to the most disturbing details: Celeste’s history of running away, her complicated relationship with D4VD, and the grim logistics of how her body could fit into the Tesla’s compact front trunk. Despite her being labeled a runaway in the past, videos and sightings show that she was often “missing in plain sight”—appearing in public alongside D4VD. With no declared cause of death, investigators face an enormous challenge: how to prove homicide without knowing exactly how Celeste died. Coffindaffer’s analysis underscores a chilling truth—behind the silence lies a case that may take months to unravel, with forensic science holding the only key to justice for Celeste Rivas. #CelesteRivas #D4VD #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrime #TeslaCase #LAPD #HiddenKillers #BreakTheCase #CrimeNews #JusticeForCeleste 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

Was Charlie Kirk’s assassination part of a larger conspiracy? Or is the truth far more grounded—and far more chilling? In this episode, we cut through the noise to examine what’s real and what’s recklessly imagined in the case of Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing political commentator Charlie Kirk during a Utah Valley University event. While conspiracy theories continue to flood the internet—claims of planted evidence, faked texts, missing body cam footage, and even “false flag” accusations—what does the actual evidence say? The rifle wasn’t just found near the scene—it had Robinson’s DNA on the trigger and on the towel used to conceal it. A note expressing intent to “take out Charlie Kirk” was confirmed by the FBI, even after it was destroyed by the suspect’s father. And the now-infamous texts and Discord messages? They weren’t internet rumors. They’re cited directly in court filings and verified by digital platforms. We also break down the moments that do raise real questions: the body cam gap during Robinson’s alleged return to the scene, the FBI’s premature “we got him” tweet, and how the defense may use timeline precision and digital chain of custody to challenge the case—not to prove a conspiracy, but to create reasonable doubt. With a defense team stacked with high-profile capital trial attorneys and a prosecution pushing for the death penalty, this case isn’t just about guilt or innocence—it’s about the weaponization of narrative in a hyper-polarized America. No speculation. No theory-spinning. Just facts, hard analysis, and the uncomfortable truth that the more viral a conspiracy gets, the easier it is to bury what really happened. #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #TrueCrimeDebunked #PoliticalAssassination #ConspiracyTheories #DigitalEvidence #FBI #DeathPenaltyCase #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast 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 a public figure is killed, truth doesn’t always win the race. In the days after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the internet spun into overdrive—producing a blizzard of theories that ranged from suspicious to outlandish: a government setup, faked notes, AI-generated evidence, and even accusations that the shooting never happened at all. But somewhere in the middle of that chaos sits the public—grieving, confused, skeptical, and hungry for answers. In this episode of Hidden Killers, host Tony Brueski is joined by behavioral analyst and former FBI agent Robin Dreeke to discuss what really happens in the aftermath of a high-profile killing. Not just in court—but in the minds of millions of people watching from the outside. Together, they explore: Why we invent stories before the facts arrive How algorithm-fueled media encourages certainty over truth Which conspiracy claims are provably false—and which remain unconfirmed How healthy skepticism can turn toxic What the Kirk case teaches us about how truth struggles to survive in a fractured public square This isn’t about taking the government’s word. It’s about asking better questions—and knowing when the answers don’t hold up. 🔔 Subscribe for intelligent, unsensationalized coverage of the most disturbing crimes in America. #CharlieKirk #MurderConspiracy #RobinDreeke #PsychologyOfConspiracy #HiddenKillersPodcast #Misinformation #AIandCrime #FalseFlags #CriticalThinking #TrueCrimeAnalysis 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 teenage girl. A viral pop star. A Tesla. A fake 911 call. Is this a murder case—or is it something even more calculated? In this full-length Hidden Killers investigation, we go deep into the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, whose body was discovered in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to singer d4vd. The vehicle sat for weeks on a public street before being impounded. The odor led to the discovery of human remains. Since then, the internet has exploded with speculation, assumptions, and unconfirmed theories—but the LAPD has not made an arrest, and cause and manner of death remain undetermined. So what do we really know? This episode strips away the noise and asks a much sharper question: Is David Burke—better known as d4vd—being framed? We walk you through the timeline, confirmed reporting, and the forensic science behind the case, including a chilling new detail: a voice-changed 911 call sent armed police to the Texas home of d4vd’s parents, just days after the body was found. Was it a prank, or part of a wider effort to harass or implicate him? We speak about the possibilities—from digital footprints to forensic tripwires in the Tesla itself—and how investigators will use science, data, and chain of custody to separate narrative from truth. This is not about defending or accusing—it’s about what the facts actually show, and where those facts haven’t yet caught up to the headlines. If you’re here for real true crime storytelling—fact-first, emotionally grounded, never sensationalized—you’re in the right place. 📍 Featuring verified reporting from ABC, TMZ, The Guardian, LAPD statements, and expert analysis from forensic audio specialists. 📍 Trigger warning: This episode discusses the death of a minor and false emergency reporting (swatting). All content is YouTube-safe and free of graphic language. This is Hidden Killers. And this is the story behind the story. #d4vd #CelesteRivas #TrueCrime #Swatting #VoiceChanger911 #TeslaCrimeScene #HiddenKillers #CrimeInvestigation #FramedOrGuilty #ForensicBreakdown 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

After Charlie Kirk’s shocking assassination, the flood of conspiracy theories hit almost immediately. Claims of false flags. Staged scenes. AI-generated notes. Wrong suspects. Government setups. Everyone had an explanation—but very few were based in verified fact. And while prosecutors have released a detailed charging document, much of the public still doesn’t fully trust what they’re hearing from official sources. So how do we handle that tension—between asking valid questions… and falling into a rabbit hole of speculation? In this episode of Hidden Killers, former FBI Special Agent and behavioral expert Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski to break down: Why conspiracy theories form so fast after public tragedies How uncertainty, outrage, and digital noise fuel mass doubt Whether there’s any truth to some of the theories, and which have already been clearly debunked How to stay open-minded without being manipulated by misinformation And what it means to think critically, even when emotions run high This is not about silencing questions. This is about asking the right ones—the ones that lead to truth, not chaos. Because we don’t know everything. But we do know enough to tell which narratives are built on sand… and which are worth watching more closely. 🔔 Subscribe for honest, psychology-informed breakdowns of the most controversial and complex cases in America. #CharlieKirk #MurderConspiracies #RobinDreeke #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #PsychologyOfBelief #FalseFlagTheories #Misinformation #CriticalThinking #ConspiracyBreakdown 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

Kevin Franke says redemption is real. He just announced he’s engaged to a new partner, just six months after finalizing his divorce from Ruby Franke — the former “8 Passengers” mommy blogger now serving a possible 30-year sentence for aggravated child abuse. In this episode of Hidden Killers, we’re digging into what this “fresh start” really means — not just for Kevin, but for the children who lived under a camera, inside a home built on discipline, doctrine, and denial. Kevin was never charged in Ruby’s criminal case. The two had separated before her arrest in 2023. But he was there for the rise of the YouTube family empire — a channel that broadcast strict, often disturbing parenting choices as content. And while Ruby ultimately took the fall with her counselor-turned-co-conspirator Jodi Hildebrandt, Kevin’s role in normalizing the platform is still under scrutiny. Now, he’s trying to course-correct. He supported Utah’s new “child influencer” law — requiring that kids in monetized content receive protected earnings and the right to have their footage pulled as adults. His testimony was powerful. But does it erase the years he spent behind the camera? This segment unpacks the psychology of quick re-partnering after trauma, the legal line between enabling and accountability, and why moving on isn’t the same as making it right. We examine the public push for “redemption,” and ask the hard question: is this genuine healing — or a quiet rebranding campaign? It’s not about punishing a man for starting over. It’s about asking what real accountability looks like when the kids didn’t get a choice. #KevinFranke #RubyFranke #8Passengers #TrueCrime #ChildAbuseAwareness #YouTubeFamily #HiddenKillers #FamilyVloggers #PsychologicalAbuse #ParentalAccountability #RedemptionArc #SocialMediaLaw 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

There’s asking questions—and then there’s rejecting every answer. After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, some of the internet’s loudest voices claimed it was a false flag. Others said the note and texts were AI fakes. Some blamed the wrong shooter entirely. Some believed it was all theater. In this episode, Hidden Killers host Tony Brueski teams up with former FBI agent and behavioral expert Robin Dreeke to do what few are doing—actually breaking it down. Which theories fall apart under the weight of facts? Which ones still haven’t been ruled out? And why do some people need to believe there’s more going on—even when the evidence is sitting right in front of them? This isn’t about mocking believers. It’s about separating what’s possible from what’s provable, and making space for real questions without losing the plot. You’ll learn: The structure of conspiracy theory belief How emotion overrides reason in cases like this Where misinformation comes from—and why we believe it And why media literacy is now a survival skill If you’ve been asking yourself what to believe in the wake of this case… this is the episode for you. 🔔 Subscribe for sharp, forensic analysis without sensational spin. #CharlieKirk #ConspiracyBreakdown #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #FalseFlagMyths #AIandDeepfakes #PublicMistrust #CriticalSkepticism #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

In this gripping psychological breakdown, we go beyond the headlines and into the behavioral blueprint of Bryan Kohberger—the man convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students. Was he a psychopath? A narcissist? Or something more complicated? Join Tony Brueski on Hidden Killers as we pull apart the clinical language behind the internet’s most overused labels. “Psychopath” and “narcissist” aren’t just insults—they’re technical profiles, rooted in years of forensic and psychological study. And in Kohberger’s case, the question isn’t just what he did… but why. What does his academic obsession with criminology reveal? What do prosecutors say about his movements before and after the crime? And what does his eerie silence in court actually mean—remorselessness or just legal strategy? We examine documented facts from court filings, affidavits, and verified reporting: • The infamous knife sheath with DNA • Cell phone records showing surveillance and signal gaps • Prosecutors’ theory of forensic planning • Kohberger’s alleged superiority complex and behavioral coldness Through the lens of expert frameworks—including the Hare Psychopathy Checklist and diagnostic criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder—we’ll explore the traits the public finds chilling, and what they really mean. This isn’t a character assassination. It’s a forensic dissection of behavior, motive, and risk—delivered in Tony’s signature style: fact-driven, emotionally grounded, and built for audiences who want more than just true crime drama. No speculation. No sensationalism. Just what the public record shows—and what psychology helps us understand. 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into the darkest minds and most disturbing cases on Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski. #BryanKohberger #PsychopathOrNarcissist #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePsychology #KohbergerProfile #IdahoMurders #ForensicPsychology #CriminologyBreakdown #TrueCrimePodcast #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

In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we go deep inside the courtroom drama unfolding in Utah—the state’s capital murder case against Tyler James Robinson, the man accused of assassinating political figure Charlie Kirk during a public event at Utah Valley University. Robinson, just 22 years old, now faces aggravated murder and six additional felony charges. According to prosecutors, he left a note, allegedly confessed via text, and was tied to the weapon with forensic evidence. The state has made it clear: they’re seeking the death penalty. But here’s where the story shifts from headlines to process. Robinson is being represented by Kathryn Nester, a former federal public defender appointed by Utah County after Robinson was found indigent. According to multiple reports, Nester may be joined by nationally recognized capital attorneys Michael Burt and Richard Novak—though official court records haven’t yet confirmed their formal entry. This isn’t about politics. It’s about law. In this video, we examine: Why the Constitution requires a strong defense—even in emotionally charged, politically volatile cases. What makes a capital case different from a regular murder trial. How the prosecution plans to prove premeditation and political motivation. What the defense will likely challenge, from forensic chains to digital records. The next legal steps: preliminary hearings, motions, jury selection, and a possible penalty phase. This isn’t just about guilt or innocence. It’s a test of the entire justice system under maximum pressure. Whether you support the prosecution or are simply watching for truth, this is the story behind the story—where law meets reality. Subscribe for full coverage of the Robinson trial, including analysis from legal experts, forensic breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes strategy. #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #TrueCrime #DeathPenaltyCase #LegalAnalysis #JusticeSystem #CapitalMurder #CourtroomDrama #HiddenKillers #DueProcess 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

There’s asking questions—and then there’s rejecting every answer. After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, some of the internet’s loudest voices claimed it was a false flag. Others said the note and texts were AI fakes. Some blamed the wrong shooter entirely. Some believed it was all theater. In this episode, Hidden Killers host Tony Brueski teams up with former FBI agent and behavioral expert Robin Dreeke to do what few are doing—actually breaking it down. Which theories fall apart under the weight of facts? Which ones still haven’t been ruled out? And why do some people need to believe there’s more going on—even when the evidence is sitting right in front of them? This isn’t about mocking believers. It’s about separating what’s possible from what’s provable, and making space for real questions without losing the plot. You’ll learn: The structure of conspiracy theory belief How emotion overrides reason in cases like this Where misinformation comes from—and why we believe it And why media literacy is now a survival skill If you’ve been asking yourself what to believe in the wake of this case… this is the episode for you. 🔔 Subscribe for sharp, forensic analysis without sensational spin. #CharlieKirk #ConspiracyBreakdown #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #FalseFlagMyths #AIandDeepfakes #PublicMistrust #CriticalSkepticism #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

Imagine being told you resemble one of America’s most infamous serial killers—and then being asked to play him. That’s the exact crossroads actor Michael Chernus found himself at when he was cast in Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, Peacock’s powerful reimagining of a case we thought we knew. In this episode, Chernus opens up about the weight of portraying Gacy—not the tabloid version, but the eerily “normal” man who blended into his suburban community while carrying out unimaginable crimes. He listened to Gacy’s real voice on tapes passed down from attorney Bob Motta Sr., relayed through Bob Motta Jr., our guest and legal expert on the case. We talk about the toll this kind of character work takes, how the series avoids gratuitous violence, and why refusing to show murder on screen actually makes the series more disturbing—and more respectful. If you think you’ve seen every Gacy documentary, think again. This is the one that focuses not on the myth, but on the victims, the failures, and the masks we all miss.  #MichaelChernus #JohnWayneGacy #GacyTapes #DevilInDisguise #PeacockSeries #DefenseDiaries #TrueCrimeActing #PortrayingEvil #VictimFocusedTrueCrime #HiddenKillersPodcast 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 decades, the story of John Wayne Gacy has been sensationalized, flattened into caricature, and spun into horror tropes. But in Peacock’s new limited series Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, that mask is coming off—and in this interview, we go behind the scenes with the team responsible for flipping the true crime genre on its head. Joining us are series showrunner and executive producer Patrick McManus, actor Michael Chernus—who portrays Gacy with terrifying subtlety—and criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, whose father was on Gacy’s original legal team. Together, we dissect how the show avoids glorifying the killer and instead places the focus exactly where it belongs: on the victims, their families, and the systemic failures that allowed Gacy to operate in plain sight. This isn’t a glorified biopic. There are no salacious murder scenes. No glamorizing evil. What you get is a chilling, grounded retelling that treats its subject matter—and its audience—with respect. We also dig into what it takes to play a predator without slipping into caricature, what it’s like to listen to Gacy’s original defense tapes, and why true crime needs to evolve beyond its fascination with monsters and lean into the wreckage they leave behind. If you care about accuracy, nuance, and storytelling with a conscience, this episode is essential.  #JohnWayneGacy #DevilInDisguise #PeacockOriginals #TrueCrimeSeries #MichaelChernus #BobMotta #HiddenKillersPodcast #TrueCrimeInterview #GacySeries #VictimCenteredStorytelling 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 rooftop sniper and a poisoned cocktail. One case headed for the death penalty. Another hanging by a thread. In this special longform segment, criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins us for a double-case breakdown: the capital murder prosecution of Tyler James Robinson for the alleged politically motivated assassination of Charlie Kirk—and the bombshell developments in the Kouri Richins case, where the state’s star witness has just recanted. In the Robinson case, we explore how a note, a long gun, and alleged political targeting created one of the most watched capital “Political Assassination & Poison Plot Unraveling – Eric Faddis Breaks Down the Two Biggest Criminal Cases in America” Two of the most high-stakes criminal cases in America are barreling toward trial—and both could implode for very different reasons. First, there’s Tyler James Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk in a public, calculated ambush. A rooftop. A rifle. A note. A political-enhancement charge. And now, the state is seeking the death penalty. Eric Faddis, former prosecutor and current defense attorney, walks us through what happens when prosecutors go all-in on a capital case—from how the defense gears up, to the legal impact of charging political motivation, to the suppression wars coming around DNA, digital evidence, and jury selection. This is a legal war machine, slow by design and brutal in execution. We break it down from both sides. Then, we turn to the latest twist in the Kouri Richins case—where the state’s theory of how she got the fentanyl that allegedly killed her husband just took a major hit. The prosecution’s key witness, Robert Crozier, has now recanted—saying he never sold fentanyl to the housekeeper they claim passed it to Kouri. With no recovered drugs, a five-times-lethal tox report, and 11 terabytes of jumbled discovery, Faddis breaks down whether this case still has legs—or if it’s spiraling into Brady violation territory. What happens when a case built on motive and suspicion suddenly loses its foundation? From a possible death sentence to a crumbling narrative, this episode dives deep into what happens when courtroom drama meets real-world stakes. Justice isn’t just about guilt or innocence—it’s about what can be proven, what’s admissible, and what survives the gauntlet of American criminal procedure. If you want more than headlines—if you want to understand how this system actually works—this conversation is essential viewing. #TylerRobinson #KouriRichins #EricFaddis #TrueCrimePodcast #DeathPenalty #FentanylCase #CharlieKirk #LegalAnalysis #PoliticalTargeting #CriminalJustice 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