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Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

From Banker to Thief Russell Laffitte Finally Admits to Murdaugh Scheme-WEEK IN REVIEW

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

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News, News Commentary, True Crime

3.3 • 908 Ratings

🗓️ 26 April 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

From Banker to Thief Russell Laffitte Finally Admits to Murdaugh Scheme 
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.
    
 Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience. 

 Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. 

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0:00.0

This is Hidden Killers Week in review.

0:02.4

I look back at the most prolific stories of the week.

0:05.2

This is Murder in the Morning with Tony Bruske and Stacey Cole.

0:10.0

Well, after two years of pretending he just didn't know any better,

0:16.7

former Palmetto State Bank.

0:26.7

CEO Russell Lafitte has finally admitted what everyone else already knew.

0:27.8

He's a crook.

0:31.0

You know, this is the guy that was buddies with Alec Murdo.

0:34.2

Yeah, that Alec Murdo.

0:39.5

In a guilty plea deal made public this week, Lafitte confessed to six criminal courts,

0:47.0

counts rather, copying to a scheme with Alec Murdo that laundered and stole at least 3.5 million from vulnerable clients over an 11-year stretch. That's more than a decade of playing dumb while

0:52.8

using his bank like a personal vending machine for fraud.

0:56.7

But unlike previous courtroom performances, Lafitte now admits he wasn't just naive or misled.

1:03.1

He knew exactly what he was doing.

1:05.5

And it was illegal.

1:08.5

It's a major shift from the story Lafitte has been trying to sell since the walls

1:13.3

started closing in back in 2022 in that trial. The man spent five hours on the stand

1:18.9

defending everything but bad judgment. He painted himself as the village idiot of banking,

1:24.6

manipulated by Murdoch, intoing millions or funneling millions out of

1:28.9

client settlements without understanding what was going on. He even pulled the classic, not

1:34.8

intentionally, line when asked if he'd help Murdoch steal, but now in black and white, Lafitte is

1:42.1

admitting.

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