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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. 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

FBI Agent Pat Sanford Breaks Down Wiretaps And Undercover “Bump” In Donna Adelson Trial The Trial of Donna Adelson turned a sharp corner today as FBI Special Agent Pat Sanford took the stand. His testimony focused on the heart of the government’s case: the surveillance, the wiretaps, and the bold undercover operation known as the “bump.” Jurors were walked through how agents set the trap by sending an undercover operative to approach Donna Adelson in public while posing as a gang member. What happened next was no accident. Sanford explained that the goal of the bump was to provoke reaction—and that’s exactly what it did. Within minutes of Donna being approached, the Adelson family’s phones lit up. Donna called Charlie. Charlie called Katherine Magbanua. The web of connections prosecutors allege was behind the murder of Dan Markel was suddenly buzzing with nervous communication. The jury listened as Sanford connected the dots, pointing out how innocent-sounding calls were layered with coded language and anxiety. Donna herself seemed calm on the surface, but her immediate pivot to calling Charlie showed investigators she was anything but. Sanford told the jury this was not random chatter—it was the language of a conspiracy under pressure. For the prosecution, Sanford’s testimony is a crucial piece of the puzzle. It shows jurors how law enforcement went beyond theory and speculation. They engineered a real-time stress test that forced the Adelsons to show their hand. Whether jurors see it as calculated conspiracy or simply a worried family, Sanford’s calm and detailed breakdown gave them a roadmap to understanding the case. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #FBIAgentTestimony #UndercoverBump #WiretapEvidence #CharlieAdelson #KatherineMagbanua #DanMarkelMurder #TrueCrimeTrial #CourtroomDrama #JusticeForDanMarkel 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

Who Is Jackie Fulford? Donna Adelson’s Doppelgänger Lawyer Has a Shocking History Donna Adelson’s choice of legal counsel might be the most overlooked plot twist in the Dan Markel murder saga — until you see who’s sitting next to her in court. Enter Jackie L. Fulford: a former Florida judge who left the bench not in retirement — but under scandal. In this gripping breakdown, we dive into Fulford’s disturbing history of judicial misconduct, including allegations of abuse of power, personal coercion, and interfering in a domestic battery case involving her live-in partner’s son. Fulford was removed from the bench in 2015 by the Florida Supreme Court, following findings of a “permanent disability” that conveniently ended her ethics case just before a full trial. Now, nearly a decade later, she’s back — not in a robe, but defending a woman accused of orchestrating one of the most calculated murder plots in Florida history. But here’s where it gets eerie. Fulford and Adelson don’t just share a courtroom — they share a look. A posture. A vibe. The resemblance is uncanny. Could Donna Adelson have chosen Fulford not just for legal strategy… but because she sees herself in her? Is this a calculated psychological tactic to reflect control, polish, and power? Or is it just coincidence? This isn’t just a legal breakdown — it’s a story about image, manipulation, and how power presents itself when the cameras are rolling.  Listen as we dissect Fulford’s career implosion, her ethical collapse, and why she might be the most controversial courtroom figure this side of the defense table. Subscribe for more true crime breakdowns, courtroom drama, and psychological deep dives — updated daily. #DonnaAdelson #JackieFulford #DanMarkel #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillers #CourtroomDrama #JudicialMisconduct #MurderTrial #CriminalDefense #RealStoryMedia 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

Austin Drummond’s Wild FBI Story — Debunked by Former FBI Chief Austin Robert Drummond, accused of murdering four members of a Tennessee family and abandoning a baby in a stranger’s yard, is now spinning a story that’s raising eyebrows. According to him, he wasn’t a killer at all — he was actually a confidential informant for the FBI. Drummond claims he was recruited to help expose corruption and drug smuggling inside Tennessee’s prisons. He insists his “cover” was blown, forcing him to flee — not because he was guilty of murder, but because his life was in danger. It’s a story that sounds ripped straight out of a crime thriller. But does it hold any water? In this segment, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski to cut through the noise. Drawing on his experience recruiting, managing, and handling confidential informants, Robin explains why Drummond’s story doesn’t just fall apart — it was never plausible in the first place. From the strict protocols required for informant handling, to the FBI’s need for control and reliability, Robin makes it clear: Drummond would be the last person you’d ever want as a source. So is this just another manipulation tactic from a man facing the death penalty? Or could there be a grain of truth to his claim? Robin lays out the reality, showing how narratives like this serve to distract, confuse, and pull focus away from the victims. Watch as we dissect Drummond’s so-called FBI defense, and expose why it’s far more likely a desperate story than a defense rooted in fact. #AustinDrummond #TrueCrime #FBI #MurderCase #HiddenKillers #CrimeAnalysis #RobinDreeke #CourtCase #DeathPenalty #TrueCrimeCommunity 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

Hotel Clerk EXPOSES Kohberger ENCOUNTER — Freakout, Flirting, and Chilling Knife Talk Before Bryan Kohberger became the central figure in the horrifying University of Idaho quadruple murder case, there were warning signs—small, chilling moments that now feel impossible to ignore. In this gripping episode of Hidden Killers, we unravel a newly uncovered police report detailing a disturbing encounter Kohberger had with a hotel clerk in Pullman, Washington, just five months before the brutal killings of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves, and Madison Mogen. Kohberger reportedly stormed into the hotel lobby, furious over what he believed was a double charge on his Expedia booking. But once the young female clerk corrected the issue, his demeanor shifted—fast. He suddenly turned on the charm, smiling, apologizing, and even flirting. But what came next was far worse. The very next day, he cornered the clerk again—this time in the hallway. What followed was a conversation she would never forget: a casual discussion about knife sheaths, collecting knives, and self-defense weapons. At the time, she shrugged it off as strange. Today, in the shadow of one of the most infamous true crime cases of our time, it reads like a red flag flapping in the wind. Was this one of many encounters where Kohberger let the mask slip—just for a moment? We break it all down in this atmospheric, emotionally grounded true crime deep dive. If you're looking for the eerie breadcrumbs that led to the Moscow murders, this episode connects one of the most disturbing dots yet. Subscribe now and don’t miss our ongoing series unpacking the psychological and behavioral profile of Bryan Kohberger—before, during, and after the Idaho student murders. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #KnifeCollector #CreepyEncounters #CrimeScene #TrueCrimeCommunity #PsychologicalProfiling #KohbergerTrial 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

Will Donna Adelson's Testimony BURN THE WHOLE FAMILY DOWN? Most defendants avoid the witness stand. Donna Adelson is running toward it. Even before her trial began, word spread that Donna intends to testify in her own defense. That’s almost unheard of — and almost always dangerous. Because once you’re in that witness box, you lose control. Prosecutors get to ask the questions. Jurors get to scrutinize your every move. For Donna, the risks are massive. The state has: Her airport arrest with one-way tickets to Vietnam, a non-extradition country. Recorded calls with her son Charlie after his conviction, dripping with consciousness of guilt. A narrative that every other conspirator has already been convicted, leaving Donna as the final piece. So why testify? Maybe it’s overconfidence. Maybe it’s control. Maybe it’s Donna being Donna — the same woman who, in emails, told her grown daughter how to live her life and fought to keep her grandchildren close at any cost. Defense attorney Bob Motta explains why this decision is so high-stakes. Could Donna connect with jurors and humanize herself? Or will arrogance, control, and desperation bleed through and sink her case? This is the moment that could define the entire trial. Because when jurors remember this case, they won’t just recall the charts or the witnesses — they’ll remember Donna on the stand, trying to talk her way out of being branded the mastermind behind Dan Markel’s murder. Subscribe now to follow every twist as the Adelson trial reaches its most dangerous stage. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #FamilyCrime #CourtroomDrama #Justice #FloridaLaw 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

Judge Kevin Mullins EXPOSED: S-for-Favors Scandal REVEALED The murder of Judge Kevin Mullins by Sheriff Shawn Stines didn’t end the story — it blew the lid off a scandal. In the weeks after, women stepped forward with disturbing allegations: that Judge Mullins coerced them into sexual acts in exchange for leniency, avoiding jail, or even custody of their children. One woman, Tia Adams, told reporter Brian Entin she had sex with Mullins “countless times,” sometimes in his chambers. She described the encounters as humiliating, impossible to refuse, and driven by fear of retaliation. According to her, this wasn’t intimacy — it was coercion, disguised as consent. Lawsuits and interviews allege that humiliation was part of the judge’s strategy. Victims claimed Mullins threw money at them, degraded them, and warned them to stay silent. The allegations suggest the courthouse wasn’t just corrupted — it was weaponized. In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps break down the psychology of coercion, trauma bonding, and why victims often doubt themselves after years of abuse. We also examine how communities normalize silence, how victims experience relief when an abuser dies, and why power unchecked becomes exploitation. None of these allegations have been proven in court, but they raise urgent questions about how justice can survive when the judge himself is accused of being the predator. #JudgeMullins #SexForFavors #ScandalExposed #TrueCrime #SheriffStines #HiddenKillers #Corruption #Coercion #VictimsSpeak #Whitesburg 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

Pappa Rodger and Kohberger: How Pappa Rodger Mirrored Kohberger’s Survey Questions (And EVERYTHING Else!) If Segment 1 introduced the Pappa Rodger mystery, Segment 2 takes us straight into the details that make it impossible to ignore. The most unsettling? Pappa Rodger’s prediction about a knife sheath before it was ever public knowledge. That wasn’t a casual guess. That was either inside information or a voice speaking with terrifying precision. In this segment, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer break down the eerie overlaps between Pappa Rodger’s online posts and Kohberger’s criminology work. The survey questions, the fixation on entry points, the obsession with why this house was chosen — the parallels are chilling. Even down to specific vocabulary. Coffindaffer highlights how Pappa Rodger used the word “dolt” — a term uncommon enough to feel like a signature, and one that mirrors the academic arrogance Kohberger displayed in real life. And then came the confusion: Pappa Rodger disappearing from one group, only for a “copycat” with the same profile picture to appear. Was that Kohberger trying to cover his tracks, or someone else hijacking the persona? The ambiguity has fueled speculation for years. Law enforcement says it wasn’t him. But then why do the words sound like his? Why does the timeline match his behavior? Why do his online arguments mirror how he treated students, professors, and acquaintances in person? This segment digs into the forensic linguistics, the digital breadcrumbs, and the bizarre coincidences that make Pappa Rodger one of the most enduring mysteries in the Kohberger case. If it wasn’t him, then someone out there was haunting these forums with uncanny knowledge. And that may be the scariest possibility of all. Hashtags: #PappaRodger #IdahoMurders #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #JenniferCoffindaffer #KnifeSheath #ForensicLinguistics #TrueCrimeAnalysis #Idaho4 #CrimeCommunity #CopycatKiller #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

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

My Mom Washed the Money” — Donna Adelson Directly Tied to Murder Plot The Donna Adelson trial has taken a dramatic turn — and the testimony laid out in court may be the most damning evidence yet against the Adelson family matriarch. For years, prosecutors have painted Donna as the controlling force behind the plot to murder Dan Markel, her former son-in-law. But now, through sworn testimony and financial records, the paper trail and personal involvement are finally in full view for the jury. Former girlfriend of Charlie Adelson, Katherine Magbanua, testified that every time she and Charlie discussed “the job” — hiring someone to kill Markel — Charlie would suddenly step away to call his mother, Donna, before returning to push her harder. She said this happened repeatedly. Donna wasn’t a background character — she was being consulted in real time. Magbanua also revealed that Charlie told her the murder was meant to “relieve his family’s suffering,” specifically pointing to his parents, Donna and Harvey Adelson. That testimony directly tied Donna’s own emotions and pressure into the motive. Perhaps most shocking — Magbanua described receiving a damp, molding payout in cash. When she asked Charlie about it, he told her: “My mom washed the money.” This directly links Donna to handling the proceeds of the crime. And then came the forensic accounting. Expert witness Mary Hull testified that Katherine Magbanua was placed on the Adelson Institute payroll after the murder — and that every single one of the 44 paychecks she received was signed by Donna Adelson. The payments stopped abruptly after the infamous FBI “bump,” when undercover agents confronted Donna in 2016. This isn’t speculation. This is testimony, records, and signatures — all pointing toward Donna Adelson’s deep involvement in planning, paying for, and covering up the murder of Dan Markel. Was Donna Adelson the true mastermind behind the crime? Or was she just another player in a toxic, criminally enmeshed family? The jury will decide — but the evidence is stacking up against her. Hashtags  #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonTrial #TrueCrime #CourtTV #MurderTrial #JusticeForDan #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeCommunity #TrialCoverage 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

Donna Adelson Trial: Undercover Agent “Sammy” Details Sting Operation to Provoke Donna’s Reaction The Trial of Donna Adelson took a tense turn as undercover FBI agent “Sammy” testified about his role in the bold operation known as “the bump.” Disguised as a gang member with supposed ties to the Latin Kings, Sammy approached Donna Adelson in a parking lot, handing her a note and suggesting that some people involved had already been “taken care of” while others had not. The goal was clear: rattle Donna enough to trigger a telling response—and it worked. Sammy explained to jurors how the sting was carefully orchestrated. While he delivered the message face-to-face, agents were already monitoring wiretaps on the Adelson family’s phones. Almost instantly after the encounter, Donna picked up her phone and dialed her son Charlie Adelson. That call, intercepted and recorded, became a centerpiece of the prosecution’s case. Jurors heard Donna’s own words in conversations with Charlie, including coded remarks that prosecutors argue reveal the depth of her involvement. This testimony pulled back the curtain on how undercover tactics and surveillance combined to build a case that prosecutors say shows Donna as a key player—not just an anxious mother. Sammy emphasized that this wasn’t a chance meeting; it was a deliberate move to shake loose the truth and confirm suspicions investigators already had. Why does this matter? Because the jury didn’t just hear secondhand accusations—they heard Donna’s own immediate reaction under pressure. Rather than distancing herself or seeking help, she called Charlie, the very person prosecutors say worked hand-in-hand with her to arrange Dan Markel’s murder. For the state, Sammy’s account of the bump—and the recordings it triggered—may be some of the most compelling evidence yet that Donna was at the center of the conspiracy. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #UndercoverAgent #TheBump #FBI #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #FloridaTrial 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

Donna Adelson Trial: Detective Maps July 18th Phone Calls Before Dan Markel’s Murder The jury in the Trial of Donna Adelson was riveted today as Tallahassee Police Sergeant Christopher Corbitt traced the timeline of phone calls on July 18, 2014—the very morning Dan Markel was shot in his driveway. This wasn’t just a list of calls. It was a carefully woven narrative of how the alleged conspiracy operated in real time, connecting the hitmen, Katherine Magbanua, Charlie Adelson, and ultimately Donna Adelson herself. Corbitt walked the jury through the early-morning hours, showing how Magbanua and Charlie Adelson exchanged a flurry of calls while the hitmen’s phones pinged near their Tallahassee motel. At 1:02 a.m., Charlie called his mother, Donna, pulling her directly into the communications chain just hours before the murder. By mid-morning, calls bounced between Donna, Wendi, and Charlie, with Wendi speaking to both her brother and her mother minutes before Markel was due to arrive home. Then came the chilling detail: at 11:22 a.m., barely 30 minutes after Markel was shot, Charlie Adelson placed a 7-minute call to Donna. Prosecutors argue this wasn’t coincidence—it was coordination, a family scrambling in the aftermath of a hit they helped arrange. Why does this matter? Because phone records don’t forget, and they don’t get confused on the stand. These logs provide jurors with a roadmap of connection—showing not only who called whom, but when and how often. Combined with other testimony, this timeline suggests the Adelsons weren’t just worried relatives but active participants in orchestrating and managing the murder-for-hire plot. For the prosecution, Corbitt’s testimony is about more than phone numbers. It’s about establishing a pattern of conspiracy—a trail of calls that prosecutors say leads straight back to Donna Adelson. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #ChristopherCorbitt #DanMarkel #CharlieAdelson #DonnaAdelson #KatherineMagbanua #TrueCrime #FloridaTrial #CourtroomDrama #JusticeForDan 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Donna Adelson Trial: Sgt. Christopher Corbitt Reveals Wiretap Calls & Coded Messages The jury in the Trial of Donna Adelson heard pivotal testimony today from Tallahassee Police Sgt. Christopher Corbitt, who meticulously walked them through intercepted calls, text records, and cell tower data. His work formed the backbone of the state’s investigation into the murder-for-hire plot that claimed the life of Dan Markel. Corbitt explained how investigators tracked patterns of communication between Donna Adelson, her son Charlie Adelson, and Katherine Magbanua, using mirrored phones and wiretaps to capture conversations. Jurors saw firsthand how the family’s phone traffic spiked around critical moments—such as the hitmen’s trips to Tallahassee and the undercover “bump” staged against Donna in 2016. One of the most striking moments came when Corbitt highlighted Donna’s first call after the bump: she dialed Charlie immediately. The prosecution argued that this reflexive move showed Donna’s awareness of the conspiracy. Jurors also reviewed a coded exchange in which Donna sent Charlie a message about a “birthday present,” with prosecutors alleging it was code for payments tied to the murder. Why does this testimony matter? Because it strips away speculation and lays out a digital trail. Corbitt’s evidence connects Donna’s behavior to specific points in the conspiracy timeline, offering jurors objective proof that her actions weren’t coincidence. For prosecutors, this testimony is a chance to show that Donna wasn’t a bystander—she was an active communicator whose calls and texts tie her directly into the planning and cover-up. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #ChristopherCorbitt #WiretapEvidence #DanMarkel #CharlieAdelson #KatherineMagbanua #CourtroomDrama #TrueCrime #FloridaTrial #JusticeForDan 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Kohberger Unraveling in Prison: Harassment, Missing Food & Denial Bryan Kohberger thought prison might be an extension of his academic world—a place where he’d be studied, analyzed, maybe even respected. Reality hit fast. Within days of arriving on J-Block at Idaho’s Maximum Security Institution, Kohberger began filing formal complaints. In his first letter, he begged for a transfer, claiming he was being harassed “minute-by-minute.” In another, he alleged sexual harassment, citing vulgar taunts from inmates. Then came the food grievance, where he demanded missing tray items be replaced per prison nutrition policy. Prison officials responded with blunt indifference: J-Block is calm, B-Block won’t be better, and he’ll just have to “give it some time.” Meanwhile, inmates taunt him through the vents, turning his life into a daily humiliation. In this full-length conversation, former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski to break down every detail of Kohberger’s letters. From his bizarrely formal writing style to his total lack of emotional intelligence, Dreeke explains why Kohberger is collapsing behind bars. He isn’t brilliant. He isn’t special. He’s a hollow man unraveling in the one place where intellect, manipulation, and arrogance mean nothing. This is the full breakdown of Bryan Kohberger’s prison complaints—and what they reveal about the mind of a murderer who thought he’d control the narrative, but instead has lost control of everything. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #PrisonLetters #PrisonLife #Justice #HiddenKillers #RobinDreeke #CourtCase #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

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Where Is Sebastian Rogers? New Expert Analysis on the Missing Teen Fifteen-year-old Sebastian Rogers vanished in February 2024 under circumstances that continue to baffle both investigators and the public. Reported missing from his Tennessee home by his mother, Katie Proudfoot, Sebastian — who was autistic — has not been seen on any neighborhood cameras, nor has there been physical evidence proving he ever left the house that night. In this episode of Break the Case with Jennifer Coffindaffer, retired homicide detective Dale Lundberg brings decades of experience to dissect the troubling inconsistencies surrounding the case. From the unusual detail that Sebastian supposedly left barefoot on a cold night, to the unanswered questions about the dogs in the home not alerting, Lundberg applies both his investigative background and his personal experience working with children on the autism spectrum to highlight why the story doesn’t add up. The discussion also touches on the Proudfoots’ decision to move out of the home shortly after Sebastian’s disappearance, allegations of abuse and neglect, and the haunting lack of video or forensic evidence confirming any of the family’s account. With law enforcement largely silent since early 2024, this conversation underscores the frustration many feel: that a vulnerable child vanished, yet answers remain elusive. As the case grows colder in the public eye, Break the Case is committed to keeping Sebastian’s story alive. Families of missing children deserve clarity, and Sebastian deserves justice. If you have information that could help, authorities continue to encourage tips — even the smallest detail could matter. #SebastianRogers #TrueCrime #MissingPerson #ColdCase #JenniferCoffindaffer #BreakTheCase #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimeNews #JusticeForSebastian #Investigations 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Check Out The SHOCKING Emails That Could Convict Donna Adelson: EXPOSED! Donna Adelson walks into court in a cardigan, playing the role of a sweet grandmother. But prosecutors say her own words tell a very different story. The emails Donna sent to her daughter Wendi during the custody battle with Dan Markel reveal a matriarch obsessed with control. They show her pushing strategy, telling Wendi how to act, even floating a $1 million offer to convince Dan to allow relocation of the children. When that didn’t work, prosecutors argue, Donna turned to something far darker. This is why those emails are devastating in court. They strip away the act and show jurors the Donna behind the mask: A mother inserting herself into every fight. A woman gathering money to bend outcomes. A family orbiting around her will. Defense attorney Bob Motta explains why these communications matter so much. Unlike witnesses, emails don’t lie, they don’t fumble, they don’t spin under cross-examination. They just sit in black and white, revealing a decade-long pattern of manipulation. The Adelson trial is about murder, yes — but it’s also about power. How one woman’s grip extended over her children, over their lives, and ultimately, prosecutors say, over the decision to eliminate Dan Markel. In this segment, we break down how prosecutors will use Donna’s own words to show motive, control, and conspiracy — and how the defense can possibly fight back. This isn’t just about a grandmother in court. This is about the matriarch of a family prosecutors say turned loyalty into leverage, and control into tragedy. Subscribe for more daily breakdowns of the Adelson case and other major true crime stories. #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #FamilyDrama #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #MurderTrial #BobMotta #Courtroom #Justice 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Sheriff Stines BREAKING POINT: Murder of Judge Mullins EXPLAINED On September 19th, 2024, Whitesburg, Kentucky was rocked by a killing that stunned the country. Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines shot and killed his longtime friend, Judge Kevin Mullins, inside Mullins’ own chambers — just minutes after the two had lunch together. The entire murder was caught on courthouse surveillance. In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins me to analyze one of the strangest crimes in recent memory: a sheriff killing a judge on camera. Was Sheriff Stines insane, or was he pushed to the breaking point by mounting pressure? Just three days before the killing, Stines sat for a deposition in a civil case tied to corruption and misconduct in his office. Was this murder about protecting himself, silencing secrets, or exposing a system that was already collapsing? Bodycam footage shows Stines muttering paranoid lines like “you’re going to kill me” after his arrest — yet he surrendered calmly, without resistance. Was this paranoia real, or a legal strategy? And what does it mean when an officer of the law commits violence in the most incriminating way possible — on camera, in the seat of justice itself? Join us as we break down the shocking murder of Judge Kevin Mullins, Sheriff Shawn Stines’ bizarre behavior, and what it reveals about power, paranoia, and corruption. #SheriffStines #JudgeMullins #MurderExposed #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #CourthouseKilling #InsanityDefense #Whitesburg #Corruption #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

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Donna Adelson Trial: Clariza Spoltore Testifies on Dental Office Payments and Family Finances The Trial of Donna Adelson took a turn into the world of the Adelson family’s dental practice when Clariza Spoltore—a longtime dental assistant who worked for Dr. Harvey Adelson for forty years—took the stand. Her testimony gave jurors an insider’s view of the Adelson Institute, the family-run office where both Harvey and Charlie Adelson worked, and where financial dealings may have overlapped with the murder-for-hire plot against Dan Markel. Spoltore testified that throughout her decades of service, she never saw Katherine Magbanua—the woman prosecutors say acted as the go-between in the murder plot—working in the office. Yet, Magbanua appeared to receive payments tied to the practice, raising serious red flags. Spoltore also explained that only Donna and Dr. Harvey Adelson had access to certain records, underscoring the level of control they maintained over finances and administration. On cross-examination, the defense pressed Spoltore on whether she had ever heard Donna speak poorly of Dan Markel. She said no—she had never personally witnessed Donna express hostility toward her former son-in-law. But prosecutors argue the real issue wasn’t casual remarks, it was the money trail and the financial records Donna could manage behind closed doors. Why does this matter? Because Spoltore’s words help connect the dots between the Adelsons’ professional lives and the conspiracy prosecutors allege Donna orchestrated. If Magbanua was being paid without working, those payments could represent hidden compensation for her role in the plot. With her credibility as a loyal employee of four decades, Spoltore’s testimony added weight to the prosecution’s theory that the family’s dental business wasn’t just about dentistry—it was also a financial vehicle for covering up a murder-for-hire scheme. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #ClarizaSpoltore #AdelsonInstitute #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #KatherineMagbanua #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #FloridaTrial #CourtroomDrama

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Donna Adelson Trial: Forensic Accountant Mary Hull Tracks the Money In the afternoon session, numbers took center stage as forensic accountant Mary Hull delivered detailed financial testimony in the Trial of Donna Adelson. Hull broke down financial patterns tied to convicted hitmen Luis Rivera and Sigfredo Garcia, while also analyzing transactions linked to Katherine Magbanua. Her findings showed unusual spending behavior and suspicious money flows that prosecutors argue were part of the conspiracy’s financial web. Hull’s testimony was powerful because, unlike memory or hearsay, numbers leave a paper trail. She explained how the Adelson family’s money may have been used not just for lifestyle support, but as leverage—quietly funding and binding co-conspirators to keep the plot intact. For the jurors, Hull’s testimony reminded them that emotional outbursts and family drama make headlines, but money makes cases. If her numbers align with call records, surveillance, and personal testimony, the prosecution’s case may be bolstered beyond reasonable doubt. Hull’s charts, spreadsheets, and meticulous financial tracking might have been some of the most compelling evidence presented yet. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #MaryHull #ForensicAccounting #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #FloridaTrial #AdelsonFamily #FinancialEvidence #CourtroomDrama #JusticeForDan 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Bryan Kohberger's Bad Week Part 3 - Family Support Vanishes & Deadly Threats Loom By Part Three of Bryan Kohberger’s nightmare week in prison, the stakes rise even higher. The harassment hasn’t stopped—it’s escalated. Inmates continue taunting him with vulgar, threatening language, and experts warn that in an environment like J-Block, those words can quickly turn into violence. “Deadly threats loom” isn’t just a headline—it’s a reality for someone as hated and high-profile as Kohberger. But perhaps the most devastating blow is happening outside the prison walls: the slow vanishing of family support. Once surrounded by parents and relatives willing to defend or stand by him, Kohberger is now increasingly isolated. With family ties weakening, the protective buffer he may have counted on is slipping away. In maximum security, where survival depends not just on guards but on reputation, that loss of support leaves him even more vulnerable. Robin Dreeke and Tony Brueski break down what this means psychologically and practically. For someone like Kohberger—who relied on his mother as an emotional anchor throughout his life—the erosion of family connection cuts deeper than he likely ever imagined. Combined with constant inmate harassment and the cold dismissal of prison officials, it paints a picture of a man spiraling into complete powerlessness. This segment explores the reality of Kohberger’s future behind bars: alone, mocked, threatened, and no longer buoyed by the safety net of family. He thought notoriety would protect him. Instead, it’s painting a target on his back. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #PrisonThreats #HiddenKillers #Justice #RobinDreeke #PrisonNews #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtCase 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

My TA Looks Like a Murderer” Kohberger’s Student CALLED Him Out Before Murders! Before Bryan Kohberger was arrested for the murders of four University of Idaho students, he was known to many at Washington State University as a creepy, arrogant teaching assistant. Newly unsealed documents and firsthand student accounts are painting a disturbing picture of what it was like to work under him in the fall of 2022. One student emailed a friend early in the semester with a chilling line: “My TA looks like a murderer.” At the time it was a joke, but weeks later, Kohberger would be in custody for one of the most notorious college-town crimes in recent memory. Students describe Kohberger not as a helpful TA, but as a condescending figure who belittled classmates, made misogynistic and ableist remarks, and seemed obsessed with control. Complaints include him calling a divorced woman “broken” and asking a deaf student if she should even have children. Female students reported him blocking doors, leaning too close, and hovering in ways that felt intimidating. One undergrad was so uncomfortable she had to be escorted home. In just three months, at least 13 formal complaints were filed against him. Some professors even worried aloud that if he became a professor, he would use his authority to harass or stalk students. His arrogance also spilled outside of class, with one peer saying Kohberger bragged in a parking lot for hours about how he could “pick up any woman he wanted.” After the November 13 murders, students noticed Kohberger looked disheveled, avoided talking about the case, and bore cuts and bruises on his hands. At least one student reported those injuries to police. In this video, we take you inside the classrooms and hallways where students experienced Kohberger firsthand — and show how their instincts, complaints, and even jokes now look like warnings in hindsight. #BryanKohberger #Idaho4 #MoscowMurders #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #WSU #TrueCrimeCommunity #BryanKohbergerTA #IdahoCase #CrimeNews 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

EXPOSING NEW Pappa Rodger Clues About Kohberger With Ret FBI Jennifer Coffindaffer The Idaho murders case has a digital ghost haunting it — an online persona known as Pappa Rodger. From the moment the crime shocked the nation, this mysterious account was posting eerily accurate predictions. The sheath, the weapon, even the patterns of behavior — it was all there before the public knew. And the question has never gone away: was Pappa Rodger really Bryan Kohberger? Law enforcement has insisted the answer is no. They claim after a “deep dive,” the account was ruled out. But retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer isn’t quick to close that book. In this conversation with Tony Brueski, she digs into the contradictions: the combative tone, the obsessive need to prove superiority, the survey-like questions that echoed Kohberger’s criminology work. VPNs and masked IPs make it nearly impossible to prove definitively. So should we really take “not him” at face value? The overlap is unnerving. Too precise to be coincidence, too familiar to ignore. If Pappa Rodger wasn’t Kohberger, then who was it? Someone with an uncanny insight into the murders? A lucky guesser? Or another figure entirely with access to information they shouldn’t have had? This isn’t just about one case. It’s about the way anonymity online can blur into real-world horror. Pappa Rodger may be gone, but the mystery lingers. And until the evidence is made public, we’re left asking: how do you ever really prove a digital ghost isn’t who you think it is? Hashtags: #Pappa Rodger #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #HiddenKillers #JenniferCoffindaffer #Idaho4 #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeAnalysis #KnifeSheath #Pappa RodgerExposed #TrueCrimeCommunity #FBI 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Donna Adelson’s Son & Wendy’s Ex DESTROY Her in Court! The Donna Adelson trial just delivered its most explosive testimony yet — not from investigators or experts, but from the people who knew her best. Her oldest son, Dr. Robert Adelson, and her daughter Wendy’s ex-boyfriend, Professor Jeffrey Lacasse, both took the stand, and their words could haunt Donna for the rest of her life. Robert Adelson painted a portrait of his mother as the controlling matriarch of the family. He told jurors that Donna was “very involved” in Wendy’s divorce, deeply enmeshed in her children’s personal lives, and — most chillingly — dismissive after Dan Markel’s murder. When Robert asked her what she thought had happened, Donna told him flatly: “I don’t know and I don’t care. It doesn’t concern me.” He also revealed that his mother warned him not to speak to the FBI after the murder — advice he rejected. Then came Jeffrey Lacasse, who recounted disturbing conversations with Wendy Adelson just days before the murder. On July 13th, 2014, Wendy told him “the only way she’d ever relocate is if something happened to Danny.” She went further, confiding that her brother Charlie had looked into “all options” to deal with the “Danny problem,” including hiring a hitman for $15,000. Lacasse said she was deadly serious — “it made my stomach flip.” He also described Wendy pulling her children’s artwork off the wall days before the murder, her obsessive questioning about his exact travel plans for July 18th, and her confession about a “celebration dinner” with Charlie where she vomited at the table. Together, Robert and Lacasse gave jurors a devastating view of Donna Adelson’s influence, the family’s secretive culture, and the obsession with relocation that prosecutors say led to Dan Markel’s death. Watch as we break down every shocking detail of this testimony — and what it means for the fate of Donna Adelson. Hashtags #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #WendyAdelson #RobertAdelson #JeffreyLacasse #AdelsonTrial #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #CourtTV #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

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Donna Adelson Trial: Katherine Magbanua Testifies Against Donna Adelson in Emotional Turn  The day ended with dramatic testimony from Katherine Magbanua, once accused of being the crucial link between the Adelson family and the hired killers. Now serving her own conviction in the case, Magbanua took the stand in the Trial of Donna Adelson and delivered a raw, emotional account of why she finally decided to tell the truth. “The truth needed to come out and the people responsible needed to be arrested,” she declared. Magbanua admitted that she had lied in the past, protecting herself and others, but explained that after her conviction she saw no reason to keep the cover-up alive. Her testimony directly implicated Donna, describing how the family pulled strings and kept payments flowing to ensure silence. For jurors, this was the voice of someone once inside the conspiracy—now turning against its alleged mastermind. Her words mattered not just for their content, but for their delivery. Magbanua’s emotional clarity carried the weight of lived experience. She was no longer denying, no longer dodging—she was naming Donna Adelson as the orchestrator. In a trial filled with theories and circumstantial evidence, Magbanua gave jurors something far more dangerous: a firsthand account of complicity, regret, and accusation. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #KatherineMagbanua #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #FloridaTrial #CourtroomDrama #AdelsonFamily #WitnessTestimony #JusticeForDan 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

From Murderer to Menu Critic: Kohberger’s Bizarre Prison Grievances It wasn’t enough for Bryan Kohberger to complain about harassment. He then filed a third grievance—this time about his food tray. Kohberger cited prison nutrition standards and demanded replacements for items that were missing at meal service. He signed the letter like a child, hoping the formal language would carry weight. Prison officials didn’t budge. Their response was curt: disruptions happen, J-Block is calm, and no, B-Block won’t be any better. In this segment, Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski to analyze what these letters really tell us about Kohberger’s mindset. Once a criminology PhD student, he believed prison would turn him into a case study, maybe even a figure of fascination. Instead, inmates taunt him, staff ignore him, and the public laughs at his pathetic attempts to manipulate the system. Robin explains why Kohberger’s letters showcase his lack of emotional intelligence, his total social ineptitude, and why prison is exposing him as nothing more than an empty shell. Kohberger isn’t brilliant, he isn’t special—he’s a hollow man who can’t adapt, and prison is proving it. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #PrisonLetters #HiddenKillers #Justice #PrisonNews #RobinDreeke #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtCase 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Donna Adelson Trial: Friend Ryan Fitzpatrick Testifies on Charlie & Donna’s Close Bond The Trial of Donna Adelson turned deeply personal when Ryan Fitzpatrick, once a close friend of Charlie Adelson, stepped forward to testify. Fitzpatrick painted a picture of a son tightly bound to his mother and sister, describing Charlie’s family as unusually close-knit—sometimes to the point of dysfunction. He also corroborated testimony about Charlie’s odd cash-handling habits, recalling how Charlie would staple money in $1,000 bundles, echoing the same detail June Umchinda shared. Fitzpatrick’s testimony mattered because it reinforced the theme prosecutors are driving home: that the Adelson family operated as a unit, with Donna at the center of decision-making. His words added context to how influential Donna was over her children’s lives and how family loyalty could evolve into something darker when faced with challenges like custody battles and relocation disputes. The defense may try to frame this as nothing more than cultural or familial closeness, but Fitzpatrick’s account landed heavily in the courtroom. It gave jurors an insider’s view into Charlie’s priorities, his reliance on family approval, and how far that loyalty may have stretched. For a mother now on trial for orchestrating murder, that closeness is a double-edged sword. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #RyanFitzpatrick #CharlieAdelson #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #CourtroomTestimony #TrueCrime #FloridaJustice #AdelsonFamily #TrialCoverage 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

​Donna Adelson Trial: Ex-Girlfriend June Umchinda Reveals Charlie Adelson’s Cash & Stress   June Umchinda, a former girlfriend of Charlie Adelson, took the stand in the Trial of Donna Adelson and opened a window into the Adelson family’s world behind closed doors. Her testimony centered on Charlie’s odd financial habits and his demeanor after the undercover FBI “bump” shook the family in 2016. She recalled Charlie keeping large amounts of cash at home, neatly stapled into $1,000 bundles—an unusual detail that prosecutors say lines up with testimony from others close to him. Umchinda described how Charlie appeared rattled and anxious after law enforcement made their presence known in the family’s orbit. These observations may seem like personal reflections, but in the context of this trial, they carry weight. Prosecutors are using her testimony to establish a pattern: that the Adelsons were fully aware of the danger closing in, and that their financial dealings hinted at something beyond normal business. Her words bring jurors closer to understanding how Charlie, and by extension Donna, operated when under pressure. If Charlie was keeping hidden cash, was it intended as an escape fund? Was it proof of payments in a criminal conspiracy? While the defense insists there are innocent explanations, Umchinda’s glimpse into Charlie’s life suggests that the Adelsons’ behavior was anything but ordinary. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #CharlieAdelson #JuneUmchinda #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #FloridaTrial #AdelsonFamily #CashBundles #CourtroomTestimony #JusticeForDan 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Donna Adelson's Children, Wendy & Robert TURN on Their Mother Court! The Donna Adelson murder-for-hire trial has taken a shocking turn — with two days of testimony that could change everything. On the stand, Donna’s daughter Wendy Adelson, her eldest son Robert, and Wendy’s ex-boyfriend Jeffrey Lacasse each delivered damning statements that prosecutors say tie the Adelson family directly to the 2014 killing of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. Wendy Adelson, testifying under subpoena with immunity, admitted that her mother pushed her relentlessly during the divorce — urging her to “put on a performance” in court, to fake a conversion of her children to Catholicism, even to use psychological tricks to “take control” of Markel. Emails shown to the jury revealed Donna calling Markel names, proposing a $1 million bribe, and demanding relocation as “non-negotiable.” Then came Robert Adelson, who described his mother as “controlling” and “overly involved.” He recalled Donna renting Wendy an apartment to escape Markel, working on court filings, and, most disturbingly, showing zero curiosity after the murder. When Robert asked Donna what she thought had happened, she told him, “I don’t know and I don’t care. It doesn’t concern me.” He also testified that she warned him not to speak with police. But perhaps the most devastating testimony came from Wendy’s ex, Jeffrey Lacasse. He described Wendy canceling a vacation just weeks before the murder with an odd explanation. He testified that Wendy told him “the only way I’ll ever relocate is if something happens to Danny” — and that Charlie had looked into “all options” to handle the “Dan Markel problem,” including hiring a hitman for $15,000. Lacasse said this was no joke — “it made my stomach flip.” With testimony like this, prosecutors are building a case that Donna Adelson wasn’t just a worried mother. She was the architect of a conspiracy. Watch as we break down every key moment from Wendy, Robert, and Jeffrey’s testimony — and what it could mean for Donna Adelson’s future. Hashtags #DonnaAdelson #WendyAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #CourtTV #HiddenKillers #RobertAdelson #JeffreyLacasse #KarenReadTrial #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimeNews 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Why It Took 11 Years To Bring Donna Adelson To Justice: The SHOCKING TRUTH REVEALED The road to the Donna Adelson trial has been long — 11 years long. Dan Markel was murdered in 2014, and since then, we’ve seen every other player in the conspiracy convicted: the hitmen, the middlewoman Katherine Magbanua, and Donna’s son Charlie. So why did it take more than a decade for Donna herself to finally face a jury? Prosecutors needed time. They had to lock down the other convictions, secure sworn testimony, and build the kind of airtight case you only get when every piece of the puzzle is in place. And now, just as Donna faces trial, her defense tried a bold move: subpoenaing her own daughter, Wendi Adelson, to testify. Wendi’s lawyers fought back, and the judge quashed it. Wendi will not be forced to testify for her mother’s defense. The symbolism here is powerful: Wendi refuses to take the stand for Donna. Charlie, already convicted, still wants to testify for his mother. Jurors will see that split. A daughter keeping her distance, a son with nothing left to lose still showing loyalty. It raises a haunting question: what does silence say when it comes from your own blood? Defense attorney Bob Motta joins to break down the legal chess match behind this decision. What did Donna’s team hope to gain by forcing Wendi on the stand? Why did Wendi fight so hard to avoid it? And how will jurors interpret the fractured family dynamic that’s been dragged into the open before opening arguments even begin? This trial is about more than evidence — it’s about loyalty, silence, and survival. Subscribe for more in-depth coverage as the Adelson trial unfolds. #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #FamilyDrama #MurderTrial #Courtroom #Justice 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Professor Exposes EVERY Dark Truth About Bryan Kohberger as His TA Before Bryan Kohberger was arrested for the murders of four University of Idaho students, he was a teaching assistant in Washington State University’s criminal justice department. Now, one of the professors who worked directly with him, John Snyder, is speaking out about what it was like to have Kohberger as his TA. Snyder, a former public defender turned professor, says Kohberger was unlike any assistant he’d ever been assigned. Instead of being helpful, Kohberger often skipped class and showed up only when it suited him. Worse, Snyder says, he developed a habit of cornering him at the end of the day, following him down the hall, and talking endlessly about trivial or immature topics. Snyder called it the “terrier routine” — a way Kohberger seemed to feel in control by wasting his time. Even Snyder’s wife noticed something unsettling. Once, while waiting for him in the car, she saw Kohberger trailing her husband and instinctively recoiled — a reaction she’d never had to anyone before. Other episodes stuck with Snyder too. Kohberger once insisted on showing him how he could beat a parking ticket, dragging him to the lot to “analyze the scene.” Snyder, with decades of courtroom experience, told him flatly that people who think they’re smarter than the law are always wrong. Kohberger ignored the advice. By the end of the semester, Snyder had grown to dread working with him. He described Kohberger as arrogant, petty, and more interested in control games than teaching. When Kohberger was arrested weeks later, Snyder realized his complaints about an irritating TA had actually been warnings about something far more sinister. This is the professor’s perspective: what it was like working side by side with Bryan Kohberger before the world knew his name. #BryanKohberger #Idaho4 #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #MoscowMurders #BryanKohbergerTA #JohnSnyder #TrueCrimeCommunity 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Donna Adelson Trial: Jeffrey LaCasse Testifies About Wendi Adelson & TV Repair Story In a pivotal day of testimony, the jury in the Trial of Donna Adelson heard from Jeffrey LaCasse, the former boyfriend of Wendi Adelson. LaCasse delivered striking recollections about conversations he had with Wendi in the aftermath of her divorce from Dan Markel, and in the months leading up to his murder. One of the most memorable details was his account of Wendi telling him that her brother, Charlie Adelson, had “looked into all options” when it came to solving the family’s custody frustrations—words that now carry chilling weight in the courtroom. LaCasse also addressed the infamous “TV repair story,” a tale prosecutors argue was concocted to provide cover for suspicious behavior in the days following Markel’s killing. His testimony painted a picture of subtle but deliberate messaging within the Adelson family, suggesting that explanations were crafted in advance to shield themselves from suspicion. Why does this matter? Because LaCasse’s words don’t just provide color—they give jurors a glimpse into Wendi’s mindset and the broader family conversations that may have revealed motive. By confirming the stories Wendi told him, LaCasse connected personal anecdotes to the larger web prosecutors say tied Donna, Charlie, and Wendi together in orchestrating the plot. His testimony brought the focus back to Donna’s influence, showing how deep her family’s entanglement in the case runs. #TrueCrime #DonnaAdelsonTrial #DanMarkel #WendiAdelson #JeffreyLaCasse #CourtroomDrama #CharlieAdelson #TVRepairStory #FloridaJustice #CrimeWatch 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Donna & Wendi Adelson EXPOSED, What Turned Wendi AGAINST Donna! The Adelson family once projected strength, privilege, and unity. Now, piece by piece, it’s collapsing in public view. In this combined episode, we cover two seismic developments in the Donna Adelson trial. First: the courtroom showdown where Wendi Adelson refused to testify for her mother. Her lawyers fought back against a defense subpoena, and the judge quashed it. That refusal marks a dramatic fracture in family loyalty. Wendi is choosing survival over solidarity, while her brother Charlie — already convicted — is still clinging to his mother’s defense. Then: Donna herself. Unlike most defendants, she’s insisting on taking the stand. Against the advice of her legal team, she’s confident she can sway the jury. But will that confidence read as arrogance? Or worse, denial? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins me to analyze both sides of this unraveling family saga: Why Wendi’s silence may speak louder than Charlie’s loyalty. How Donna’s need for control, mixed with possible age-related decline, could push her to self-destruct on the stand. What this trial means for the next generation — Dan Markel’s teenage sons — who are now old enough to understand the full weight of their family’s tragic legacy. This isn’t just a trial update. It’s a psychological deep dive into denial, narcissism, and survival inside a family that’s become synonymous with true crime. Press subscribe now for more conversations breaking down the biggest trials in America. #HiddenKillers #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #Courtroom #FamilyPsychology #ShavaunScott #Justice 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Bryan Kohberger's Bad Week Part 2 - New FBI Findings & More A$$ Threats! As if Bryan Kohberger’s harassment complaints weren’t embarrassing enough, Part Two of his “bad week in prison” reveals even more disturbing—and frankly pathetic—details. Beyond the taunts of “I’ll b*** f*** you” and “the only a** we’ll be eating is Kohberger’s,” new findings from FBI analysis shed light on his complete lack of adaptability, emotional intelligence, and awareness of reality. Former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke explains how Kohberger’s behavior behind bars mirrors the same traits he displayed long before the murders: arrogance, social ineptitude, and a desperate need to control others through formality and rules. In his letters, Kohberger cites prison nutrition policies and uses academic-style phrasing, as if staff will take him more seriously if he sounds “scholarly.” Instead, his words expose just how little he understands about prison life—or people in general. This segment digs into new FBI behavioral insights about Kohberger’s prison conduct and why inmates are tormenting him relentlessly. The taunts aren’t random—they’re designed to exploit his obvious weaknesses. And they’re working. Kohberger’s fixation on small grievances, his inability to see the bigger picture, and his shock at being powerless all point to a man unraveling fast. He once imagined himself infamous, maybe even admired by criminologists. Instead, he’s the target of mockery and ridicule, both inside and outside of prison walls. Part Two pulls no punches: Kohberger isn’t brilliant, he isn’t special—he’s hollow, exposed, and collapsing. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #PrisonThreats #HiddenKillers #Justice #RobinDreeke #PrisonNews #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtCase 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Full Interview: FBI Agent Breaks Down Bryan Kohberger’s Dark Psychology In this special full-length episode, we bring you the complete conversation with retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer on the disturbing psychology of Bryan Kohberger, now convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students. We break the interview into four chapters — each tackling a different piece of the puzzle — and in this combined cut you get the entire discussion uninterrupted. First, we dig into Kohberger’s obsession with himself: the shirtless selfies, the mirror shots, the private collection of unconscious women. Investigators said it felt “American Psycho-like,” and the parallels to Patrick Bateman are unsettling. We explore how these weren’t just vanity shots, but possible trophies — a ritual of control preserved in his phone. Then, we shift to his Christmas night downloads. Instead of celebrating with family, Kohberger was downloading case files on serial killers — especially Danny Rolling, the Gainesville Ripper. Rolling murdered college students with a Ka-Bar knife in 1990, and investigators called the Idaho murders “almost copycat.” Kohberger’s violent porn searches that night, paired with his Rolling obsession, paint a portrait of emulation and escalation. Next, we examine the forensics and chaos of the crime scene. Kohberger studied Bundy and Rolling, imagining control, but what he found in Moscow was chaos: multiple victims, screams, resistance, unexpected encounters. Did he spiral from calculation into rage? We look at how forensic reconstruction dismantles the “mastermind” myth and exposes a killer driven by anger, not genius. Finally, we address the red flags and family dynamics. Professors saw it coming. Classmates felt it. He applied to Pullman Police, raising questions about infiltration. His father once turned him in for theft, later drove him cross-country, but didn’t show up for sentencing. His mother was his lifeline, hours of calls after the murders. The family story adds another layer of complexity to an already chilling case. Taken together, these segments show a man obsessed with image, fascinated with legacy, consumed by rage, and propped up by family ties both strained and enabling. This is the full Coffindaffer breakdown — a complete psychological portrait of Bryan Kohberger. Hashtags #BryanKohberger #DannyRolling #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #IdahoMurders #Criminology 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Donna Adelson Courtroom Shock: Wendy Confirms She Cut Ties With Mom In 2023 In a stunning moment of courtroom testimony, Wendy Adelson revealed that she has not spoken to her mother, Donna Adelson, since November 2023 — and the reason why has everything to do with the pressure and control that has defined the Adelson family dynamic. Wendy testified that during their last conversation, Donna urged her to be supportive of her brother Charlie Adelson on the stand. But after Wendy’s appearance in court, Donna was “devastated,” feeling her daughter hadn’t been loyal enough. Since then, Wendy says there has been no contact between mother and daughter — a shocking admission in a family that once presented itself as tightly bound together. This revelation adds a new dimension to the prosecution’s case, which has long argued that the Adelson family acted as a unit in the years leading up to the 2014 murder of law professor Dan Markel. Donna was portrayed in testimony as the driving force behind Wendy’s relocation battle, the person who described Tallahassee as a “prison,” and the one who viewed relocation as a “life and death proposition.” For jurors, Wendy’s testimony suggests not only the deep rift inside the Adelson household but also raises questions about loyalty, control, and motive. Why would a daughter cut off contact with her mother at such a critical moment in the family’s legal battles? Was it guilt, defiance, or self-preservation? Wendy Adelson’s words paint a picture of a once-controlling matriarch now estranged from her own child — and a family fractured under the weight of secrets, lies, and a murder that has haunted them for more than a decade. This moment is about more than testimony — it’s about the unraveling of the Adelson family itself. Hashtags #WendyAdelson #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonTrial #FamilyRift #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #JusticeForDanMarkel #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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

NEW Evidence Points To Bryan Kohberger Being Papa Roger More Than EVER! In December 2022, as the investigation into the Idaho student murders intensified, a Facebook account named Pappa Rodger began posting cryptic theories and oddly specific details. One post mentioned a knife sheath left behind — weeks before police revealed that crucial piece of evidence tied directly to Bryan Kohberger’s DNA. Investigators have officially denied that Kohberger ran the account, citing digital records. But when you line up the timeline, the behavior, and the personality traits, the overlap is hard to ignore. Kohberger was known by his classmates and professors at Washington State University as petty, combative, and desperate to prove he was smarter than everyone else. Pappa Rodger was the same — constantly arguing in groups, stirring fights, and demanding attention. When the account was banned from one forum, it immediately created another focused entirely on itself. That kind of ego-driven move matches what we know of Kohberger’s personality. And then there’s the timing. Pappa Rodger’s last post came the very night before Kohberger was arrested. The silence was instant, as if the account itself was taken off the board when its operator was taken into custody. For many, that isn’t coincidence — it’s a digital fingerprint. Critics argue anyone could have guessed about a fixed blade knife, but predicting the sheath left behind is far more specific. Combine that with Kohberger’s late-night paranoia, his frantic Google searches for “wiretap” and “psychopaths paranoid,” and his obsessive checking of police websites, and you see a man leaking his fear in every direction — through his phone, through his arguments, and, some believe, through that online persona. In this video, we lay out the strongest evidence that Bryan Kohberger may have been Pappa Rodger all along — despite official denials. The parallels are too sharp to dismiss. #BryanKohberger #PappaRodger #Idaho4 #TrueCrime #MoscowMurders #HiddenKillers #IdahoCase #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimeNews #TrueCrimePodcas 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Donna Adelson Trial: Wendi Adelson Testifies on Charlie Adelson and TV Repair Story The Trial of Donna Adelson delivered one of its most talked-about moments today when Wendi Adelson took the stand and spoke about her brother, Charlie Adelson, and the unusual “TV repair” story tied to the day of Dan Markel’s murder. Jurors listened as Wendi explained how Charlie allegedly joked that he had bought her a television as a divorce gift — a TV that, conveniently, was being delivered and set up on the very morning Markel was gunned down in his driveway. The story has long been scrutinized by investigators and the press as an odd coincidence, one that prosecutors argue was less about home electronics and more about creating a cover narrative in case suspicions arose. Wendi also addressed questions about her brother’s role in her life at the time, painting a picture of a sibling who was protective but also deeply enmeshed in family dynamics. Prosecutors pressed the idea that Charlie’s presence in her personal affairs, coupled with Donna’s relentless resentment over custody battles, created fertile ground for conspiracy. This testimony matters because it ties Donna Adelson’s alleged orchestration of the crime back to the wider family web. By recounting the TV repair story under oath, Wendi gave jurors a direct look at a narrative that prosecutors believe was carefully planted to distract from the crime itself. Whether jurors see it as coincidence or calculated alibi, the weight of her words could linger as they assess the Adelsons’ credibility. It wasn’t just testimony — it was a window into the tangled mix of family loyalty, strange coincidences, and a prosecution theory that insists nothing about the Markel murder happened by accident. #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #CharlieAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonTrial #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #FloridaJustice #MurderTrial #TrialCoverage 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

Donna Adelson Trial: Rob Adelson Testifies-Brother Takes the Stand in Family Murder Case The Trial of Donna Adelson took an even more complex turn today as Robert “Rob” Adelson, Donna’s eldest son, stepped into the witness box. Unlike the investigators and outside witnesses, Rob brought jurors a deeply personal perspective, one that intersects family loyalty with the gravity of a murder trial. Rob’s testimony centered on family communications and interactions around the time of Dan Markel’s murder. He fielded questions about his mother’s involvement, the family’s frustrations over Wendi’s custody battle, and whether Donna ever spoke openly about solutions to “fix” the problem. While carefully measured in his answers, his presence underscored that even those closest to Donna cannot escape the courtroom spotlight. This testimony matters because it highlights how prosecutors are drawing a circle of influence around the Adelson family. By calling Rob, the State aimed to show that this wasn’t just a distant plot—it was something that touched the entire household. His words gave the jury insight into how family conversations may have shaped Donna’s state of mind, and whether her alleged desperation was evident to those closest to her. For the jury, Rob’s appearance added another dimension. Seeing a son testify while his mother faces life-altering charges creates a powerful visual: a family divided by allegations of murder, betrayal, and conspiracy. His testimony may not have been explosive, but it painted another piece of the picture prosecutors want jurors to see—a family dynamic steeped in pressure, resentment, and control. The trial is no longer just about evidence and timelines; it’s about family bonds unraveling in front of the world. #DonnaAdelson #RobAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #FloridaJustice #MurderTrial #AdelsonTrial #FamilyTestimony #TrialCoverage 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

Donna Adelson Trial: Wendi Adelson Testifies-Daughter Confronts Family Secrets The courtroom turned tense today as Wendi Adelson, daughter of defendant Donna Adelson and ex-wife of slain professor Dan Markel, testified in front of the jury. Her words carried a unique weight—not just as a witness, but as someone who lived in the eye of the storm that prosecutors allege sparked this murder-for-hire plot. Wendi walked jurors through the bitter divorce with Dan Markel, the custody battles that followed, and her family’s frustrations with being “trapped” in Tallahassee rather than moving back closer to her parents in South Florida. She acknowledged how often her mother, Donna, expressed resentment over the situation. The State leaned into this narrative, pressing the idea that Wendi’s testimony showed motive: her parents’ desperation to free her from Tallahassee by any means necessary. Her testimony matters for a very different reason than the investigators’. While Jason Newlin laid out hard evidence, Wendi gave jurors insight into the family dynamic—what prosecutors suggest was the spark that ignited the alleged murder plot. The jury wasn’t just listening to a timeline; they were hearing about family pressures, frustrations, and conversations that prosecutors say reveal the motive behind Dan Markel’s killing. There was also the tension of seeing a daughter testify while her mother sat just feet away at the defense table. Every word, every pause, every glance carried an emotional weight that can’t be captured in documents alone. Wendi’s testimony brings a human element to the trial that jurors won’t easily forget. This is more than a courtroom witness—it’s a window into the Adelson family itself, a family prosecutors allege was willing to cross unthinkable lines. #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #TrialCoverage #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderForHire #CourtroomDrama #AdelsonTrial #FamilySecrets #FloridaJustice 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

Kohberger's Bad Week In Prison Part 1 - Taunts, Threats & Exposure As Copy-Cat Bryan Kohberger’s first full week inside Idaho’s Maximum Security Institution has been anything but quiet. The man convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students is discovering fast that prison life doesn’t bend to his ego or his paperwork. Within days, Kohberger began filing complaint letters to prison staff. He claimed he was being subjected to “minute-by-minute verbal threats and harassment,” begging officials for a transfer to B-Block. Days later, he alleged sexual harassment, citing vulgar taunts from fellow inmates. Among the quotes Kohberger himself logged:  “I’ll b*** f*** you.”  “The only a** we’ll be eating is Kohberger’s.” Prison officials didn’t flinch. They told him disruptions are rare, J-Block is calm, and to “give it some time.” Translation? No transfer. No special treatment. Meanwhile, Kohberger’s attempts to frame himself as a misunderstood intellectual are collapsing. Experts point out that his prison letters read like academic essays—overly formal, desperate attempts to project control. In reality, they expose him as a copy-cat, a man who studied killers and tried to imitate them, but lacked the intelligence, charisma, or social skills that allowed others to avoid capture. Part One of our deep-dive with former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke breaks down Kohberger’s prison complaints, the psychology behind his letters, and why inmates have zero respect for him. Kohberger thought he’d be a subject of fascination. Instead, he’s a punchline in J-Block, mocked through the vents and stripped of any illusion of control. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #PrisonLife #HiddenKillers #Justice #RobinDreeke #TrueCrimePodcast #PrisonLetters #CourtCase 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

Donna Adelson Trial: Investigator Jason Newlin Testifies-Inside the Evidence Trail In today’s courtroom session of the Donna Adelson trial, Investigator Jason Newlin of the State Attorney’s Office took the stand. His testimony walked jurors through the tangled web of evidence collected in the wake of Dan Markel’s murder, evidence that prosecutors say ties directly back to Adelson family communications and financial dealings. Newlin’s role in this trial is crucial. He explained the investigative steps taken after the shocking 2014 murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel, shedding light on how detectives pieced together connections between the hitmen who carried out the killing and the Adelson family. The jury was reminded of phone calls, text messages, and the sudden movement of money—all of it forming what prosecutors argue is a trail pointing to Donna Adelson’s alleged involvement in orchestrating the crime. Newlin’s matter-of-fact delivery underscored just how painstakingly investigators worked to connect the dots. The testimony highlighted not only what was found, but also the timing of events—key details that prosecutors believe show motive, planning, and cover-up. For the jury, his words weren’t just background—they were a roadmap to understanding the broader conspiracy alleged by the State. This testimony matters because it brings the jury into the world of the investigation itself. Rather than theory or speculation, Newlin presented documented facts: call logs, financial records, and patterns that, according to prosecutors, can’t be explained away as coincidence. As the Donna Adelson trial unfolds, Newlin’s evidence may set the stage for how jurors view every other witness that follows. Stay tuned as the courtroom drama intensifies and the pieces of this tragic puzzle come into sharper focus. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #JusticeForDan #FSULaw #MurderTrial #AdelsonFamily #Investigation #FloridaCrime 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

Bryan Kohberger BEGS Prison Officials: “I’ll B** F*** You” Threats Ignored Bryan Kohberger, convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students, is already unraveling behind bars. Just one day into life on J-Block at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, Kohberger filed his first prison grievance. He claimed fellow inmates were subjecting him to “minute-by-minute verbal threats and harassment” and begged to be transferred to B-Block. Days later, he filed another complaint, this time alleging sexual harassment. According to Kohberger, inmates targeted him with vulgar threats:  “I’ll b*** f*** you.”  “The only a** we’ll be eating is Kohberger’s.” Prison officials investigated but denied his request. Their response was blunt: J-Block is generally calm, and he “feels safe to remain” where he is. Translation? Sit tight, Bryan. In this clip, former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski to break down Kohberger’s complaints. What do these letters really reveal about his psychology? Is this fear, manipulation, or just the collapse of a man who thought he’d be admired in prison but instead has become an object of ridicule? #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #PrisonLife #HiddenKillers #Justice #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtCase #PrisonNews #RobinDreeke 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

Donna Adelson's Crazy VS 12 SANE Jurors: What Happens Next? The Donna Adelson trial is finally here — and before the first witness takes the stand, the most important part of the entire case is already happening: jury selection. Prosecutors call it voir dire, the process of questioning potential jurors to uncover bias, prejudice, or hidden agendas. Defense attorneys call it their single best chance to shape the outcome of a case. In a trial this high-profile, with more than a decade of media coverage and multiple family members already convicted, finding an impartial jury is close to impossible. Florida’s sunshine laws have made this process transparent in a way most trials never are. Cameras are rolling. The public can watch attorneys on both sides trying to pick 12 strangers who will decide whether Donna Adelson — accused of orchestrating the murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel — will spend the rest of her life in prison. What makes this even more fascinating is the broader context: Dan Markel’s murder (2014) sparked years of trials. The hitmen are already serving time. Katherine Magbanua, the go-between, is behind bars. Charlie Adelson, Donna’s son, is serving life. Now, it’s Donna’s turn. But everything begins here, with the jurors who will weigh the evidence. Defense attorney Bob Motta (host of Defense Diaries) breaks down why voir dire matters, what strategies both sides are using, and how transparency could change the dynamic in ways nobody expects. This isn’t just jury duty. This is 12 strangers deciding the fate of the matriarch prosecutors say held the family together — and tore Dan Markel’s life apart. Subscribe for more daily breakdowns of the Adelson trial and other major true crime cases. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #CourtroomDrama #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #FamilyCrime #FloridaLaw #Justice 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

Donna Adelson DEMANDS To Testify Her Innocence In Dan Markel Case Most defendants avoid the stand. Donna Adelson wants to run to it. As her trial begins, Donna has told her legal team she intends to testify — against the advice of experts, against the odds, and against common sense. She believes she can sway a jury with her words. But will her confidence come across as arrogance? In this conversation with psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott, we dig into the psychology of Donna Adelson — why someone accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot might be desperate to speak, how overconfidence and even age-related decline can intensify narcissistic traits, and why this move could be her undoing. But the trial isn’t just about Donna. The Adelson family has collapsed around her. Charlie is in prison for life. Wendi is keeping her distance. And Dan Markel’s teenage sons — now old enough to understand every headline — are left to carry a legacy of tragedy and fractured loyalty. We explore how denial, rationalization, and control function inside families like this — and how the ripple effects stretch far beyond the courtroom. For Donna, the choice to testify could shape her fate. For her grandchildren, the challenge will be building an identity free from their family’s toxic name. This is more than a murder trial. It’s a generational reckoning. Subscribe now to follow every twist in the Donna Adelson case and the fallout it leaves behind. #HiddenKillers #DonnaAdelson #TrueCrime #DanMarkel #MurderTrial #CourtroomDrama #FamilyDynamics #Psychology #ShavaunScott #Justice 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

Published: 25 August 2025

Donna Adelson Trial Preview — Defense & Prosecution Tactics The trial of Donna Adelson — matriarch of the family linked to the murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel — is about to begin, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most dramatic courtroom battles of the year. In this Hidden Killers special, Tony Brueski and defense attorney/former prosecutor Eric Faddis combine two hard-hitting conversations to examine both sides of the legal fight: Donna’s startling consideration of testifying in her own defense, and the prosecution’s likely strategy to convict her. First, we explore why Donna might be willing to take the stand — a move most defendants in major murder trials avoid. Is it a bluff? A calculated attempt to control the narrative? Or simply Donna’s belief that she can persuade a jury better than anyone else? Eric explains the legal risks, how the defense might try to limit her exposure on cross-examination, and what the prosecution will be ready to hit her with — from financial records to coded phone calls to her one-way ticket to Vietnam. Then, we shift to the state’s playbook. With three co-conspirators already convicted, prosecutors will likely lean heavily on the money trail to Katherine Magbanua, Donna’s deep involvement in the custody dispute with Markel, and the infamous $1 million “relocation offer.” We discuss how the state will frame motive, means, and opportunity, and how the defense might counter by portraying Donna as an over-involved grandmother rather than a mastermind. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #EricFaddis #TrialStrategy #ProsecutionPlan #WitnessStand #FloridaCrime #MurderTrial 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

Kohberger Red Flags Ignored: "Mark My Words" How His Professor Warned Us!! Red flags were waving around Bryan Kohberger long before November 2022. Professors warned he was “predator-like.” Classmates sensed his detachment. One even wrote that if he was ever given a PhD, we’d later hear about him harassing and assaulting. These weren’t hindsight observations. They were written before the murders. In this segment, Jennifer Coffindaffer and I discuss those warnings — and why nothing could be done at the time. Creepy behavior doesn’t equal a crime. But in Kohberger’s case, the instincts were tragically accurate. We also look at Kohberger’s application to work with Pullman Police, raising questions about whether he was trying to plant himself inside the system — to gather intel, access victims, or both. The “fox in the henhouse” comparison feels uncomfortably accurate. Finally, we examine his family. The endless phone calls to “Mother” after the murders, contrasted with a father who once turned him in for theft but didn’t attend his sentencing. It’s a dynamic of closeness and estrangement, comfort and fracture. This segment explores the scaffolding of Kohberger’s life: ignored warnings, strange ambitions, and family dynamics that reveal as much as they conceal. Hashtags #BryanKohberger #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #IdahoMurders #Criminology 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

Donna Adelson's ‘Look-Alike’ Lawyer Fumbles Opening Statements In Shockingly BAD Display Donna Adelson’s defense team just delivered their opening statements — and it was a trainwreck. In this episode, we break down every word, every stumble, and every strategy that might come back to haunt them. From attempts to distance Donna from the murder of Dan Markel to their desperate effort to pin the spotlight elsewhere, the defense opened the trial with a performance that left more questions than answers. We’ll unpack what was said in court, how jurors may have taken it, and why this opening could set the tone for the rest of the case. Was this a bold gamble — or a fatal misstep? Join us as we dig deep into the courtroom dynamics, the defense’s narrative, and what this means for Donna Adelson as she faces charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation in the plot that claimed Dan Markel’s life. If you’ve been following this case, you know how high the stakes are. This opening statement might have just made them higher. Subscribe now for more breaking coverage, trial analysis, and expert insight into the Adelson saga. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #TrialCoverage #CourtroomDrama #MurderTrial #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

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

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. 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2025

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. 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2025

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. 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2025

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. 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2025