Why Melodee Buzzard’s Mom Still Isn’t Arrested — The Legal Loopholes Keeping Her Free

Tonight on Hidden Killers, we dive into one of the most emotionally volatile, psychologically tangled cases we’ve seen this year — the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, found hidden under a bed in a cruise ship cabin that was occupied only by members of her own blended family. No strangers. No intruders. No mystery figures in the hallway. Just a tight, enclosed space… and a family that’s now exploding in every direction. There’s a 16-year-old stepsibling publicly labeled a suspect. A stepmother invoking the Fifth Amendment. A biological mother unraveling publicly on TikTok. A grandmother claiming the teen “doesn’t remember” what happened and was an “emotional wreck.” And a father saying nearly nothing at all. This is where behavior becomes the story. So tonight, we’re joined by retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke — not to talk law, not to assign guilt, but to break down the human behavior inside that cabin, inside that chaos, and inside the minds of everyone involved. Because concealment is a behavior. Panic is a behavior. “I don’t remember” is a behavior. And when the environment is a confined cruise cabin shared by teenagers and stepsiblings, the decisions made in those first minutes after a crisis are often far more revealing than the noise coming later on social media. We’re unpacking how investigators interpret concealment. How they distinguish panic from intent. How juveniles process fear, guilt, and confusion. Why a chaotic family can cloud a case — or inadvertently expose truths. And how the FBI cuts through emotional wildfire to focus on evidence, timelines, and authentic human reaction. If you want a breakdown of what behavior actually means in a case like this, this is the interview you don’t want to miss. #HiddenKillers #AnnaKepner #TrueCrimeNews #BehavioralAnalysis #RobinDreeke #FBIInsights #CrimeInvestigation #FamilyDynamics #JuvenileBehavior #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

26 Marras 45min

The death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner inside a cruise cabin has become a legal puzzle that prosecutors may not be able to solve — not because they aren’t trying, but because the law requires clarity in places where this case offers almost none. On tonight’s episode of Hidden Killers, we dissect why the investigation into Anna's death is so stalled, so complicated, and so uniquely fragile. Attorney and former prosecutor Bob Motta joins us to break down the core legal obstacles that make this case unlike almost anything we’ve seen this year. First: the only other person in the room was a 16-year-old stepsibling. Second: there’s a claim of memory loss. Third: the autopsy still hasn't provided cause or manner of death. Fourth: the stepmother has invoked the Fifth Amendment, raising new questions without supplying any answers. Taken together, these factors create a prosecution minefield. We explore why proving intent is nearly impossible without a mechanism, why trauma-induced memory gaps complicate even the simplest charging decisions, why concealment doesn’t automatically indicate intent, and why the juvenile system adds layers of confidentiality that the public rarely understands. We also dive into the three most likely outcomes — and why none of them guarantee that the public will ever learn what truly happened inside that cabin. Was this panic? Fear? A sudden accident? A medical collapse? A moment of chaos that spiraled out of control? Or something darker? The law cannot guess. It needs evidence. And right now, the evidence paints a picture with more missing pieces than visible ones. Tonight, we cut through speculation and explain why this case is so legally fragile — and why the next steps may determine whether anyone is ever held accountable. Subscribe for more Hidden Killers coverage as this case continues to unfold. #AnnaKepner #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CruiseInvestigation #LegalAnalysis #BobMotta #JuvenileLaw #InvestigationUpdate #CrimeBreakdown #JusticeForAnna 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

26 Marras 48min

This Thanksgiving, three of the most talked-about defendants in America are experiencing the holiday in a way most people never imagine: behind the walls of three very different prison systems. Bryan Kohberger. Sean “Diddy” Combs. Donna Adelson. Three names dominating headlines — now sharing the same institutional reality when the rest of the world gathers around family tables. In this episode, we take you inside what Thanksgiving actually looks like in prison. Not the fantasy version, not the movie version — the real, stripped-down version served on plastic trays under fluorescent lights. Idaho, federal, and Florida prisons all have their own rhythms, but the holiday formula barely changes: turkey, potatoes, vegetables, a roll, something resembling cranberry sauce, and a pumpkin-style dessert. It’s the kind of “holiday cheer” that reminds you you’re not home. For Bryan Kohberger, the man accused in the Idaho student murders, Thanksgiving happens alone in a maximum-security cell. No dining hall. No noise. No human contact. Just the vegan holiday tray delivered straight through a door — the same way every day does, only with slightly more starch. For Sean “Diddy” Combs, once the king of lavish parties and over-the-top holiday spreads, Thanksgiving unfolds in a massive federal chow hall at Fort Dix. Hundreds of men. Metal tables. Guards barking orders. And a government-issued turkey entrée that’s about as far from a celebrity feast as it gets. And for Donna Adelson — the former matriarch now serving life in Florida for her role in the Dan Markel murder plot — Thanksgiving is the Florida DOC classic: turkey slices, potatoes, corn, stuffing, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce. A tray identical to the women on her left and right, many of whom lost far more than she ever imagined. Three people. Three scandal-ridden cases. One holiday that brings them all to the same reality: prison doesn’t stop for Thanksgiving… it just serves it on a tray. 👉 Subscribe for more true-crime breakdowns, expert insights, and the stories behind the headlines — only on Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski. #bryankohberger #diddy #donnaadelson #truecrime #hiddenkillers #prisonlife #thanksgiving #crimeanalysis #justice #tonybrueski Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

25 Marras 11min

The death of Celeste Rivas-Hernandez — the teen whose body was found inside a Tesla linked to music artist d4vd — has become one of the most contradictory and confusing investigations we’ve seen in years. Not because the facts aren’t there… but because the information being released to the public is wildly inconsistent. Tonight on Hidden Killers, we break down the fractures in the reporting, the contradictions in official statements, and the massive gap between what LAPD says publicly and what shows up in court filings behind the scenes. Here’s the reality:  Early on, LAPD publicly described this as a death investigation, with no suspects named and cause and manner still pending. But later, in a sealed-records court filing obtained by the Los Angeles Times, an LAPD detective explicitly referred to the case as an “investigation into murder.” That shift in language raises major questions — especially since the entire autopsy, toxicology, and cause of death were ordered sealed under a “security hold” requested by LAPD. Add to this the conflicting narratives around the condition of Celeste’s body. Viral rumors claimed she was “frozen,” but LAPD only denied one specific version: that she was found frozen in the Tesla. They did not address whether she could have been stored elsewhere earlier and then placed in the car later — meaning, based on public statements, both scenarios still technically coexist. And then there’s the confusion around whether LAPD has even interviewed d4vd. Some reports cite his camp claiming he is “fully cooperating,” while a police source told People that detectives have not been able to interview him at all. That contradiction alone signals a major issue in communication — or cooperation — depending on which version is closer to the truth. When official statements, leaked sources, and sealed records all collide, the result is chaos. And that chaos makes it nearly impossible for the public to understand what actually happened to Celeste. Tonight, we dig into the contradictions, the silence, and what these gaps suggest about the real story behind this investigation. Subscribe for more updates on the Celeste case and other developing investigations. #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #CelesteRivasHernandez #d4vd #LAPD #Investigation #TonyBrueski #CrimeAnalysis #SealedRecords #MurderInvestigation 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

25 Marras 20min

The case of Celeste Rivas is turning darker by the hour. Major outlets now report that investigators are seeing forensic indicators consistent with cold storage, freezing, long-term concealment, and even possible dismemberment. And yet the person tied to the Tesla where she was found — a car abandoned on a hill — reportedly still hasn’t been interviewed. Not questioned. Not sat down. Nothing. That detail alone has sent shockwaves through the true crime world, because if accurate, it suggests investigators are holding their cards tight — and believe something bigger is at play. Tonight, we dig into: — What freezing or refrigeration indicators actually look like. — How investigators can re-date a death by months. — What it means when surveillance shows someone else driving the Tesla. — Why non-cooperation pushes investigators straight into digital forensics. — What multiple-suspect concealment typically looks like behind the scenes. — And what “final stage transport” implies about the car vs the primary location. To help make sense of this, we bring in retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, who walks us through timelines, digital evidence, storage environments, search warrants, and why this case feels far more orchestrated than anyone expected. A fifteen-year-old girl is gone. A digital web is tightening. And investigators are preparing for the next major development — whatever it is. #CelesteRivas #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #CrimeUpdate #FBIAnalysis #TeslaCase #TonyBrueski #Investigation #JusticeForCeleste #CrimePodcast 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

25 Marras 26min

Eighteen-year-old Anna Kepner was found hidden under a bed on a cruise ship — in a cabin she shared with her own family. A younger sibling asleep feet above her. A stepbrother now designated a suspect. A stepmother invoking the Fifth Amendment. And a biological mother recording a viral thirteen-minute meltdown online, blaming everyone but herself. This isn’t one tragedy — it’s the implosion of two families at the exact moment investigators are trying to reconstruct what happened in that tiny cabin. Tonight, we break down what authorities are really dealing with: — What it means when a minor is labeled a suspect. — How keycard logs, cabin cameras, and Wi-Fi tracking narrow the timeline faster than anyone expects. — Why concealment done quietly — while people slept — tells investigators something very specific. — Why a parent invoking the Fifth raises red flags behind the scenes. — And how constant public accusation from family members can contaminate witnesses and confuse the case. To help us cut through the noise, we bring in retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to walk through interview protocols with child witnesses, the meaning of a Fifth Amendment invocation in a juvenile death, and what investigators truly care about — evidence, not emotion. This case is still evolving, but one thing is clear: the truth inside that cabin is going to come out. Stay with us. #AnnaKepner #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #CruiseShipCase #FBIAnalysis #CrimeUpdate #TonyBrueski #Investigation #CrimePodcast #JusticeForAnna 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

25 Marras 24min

The trial of Brian Walshe is finally here, and before opening statements begin, we’re breaking down everything you need to know to understand what this case is really about. For nearly three years, the disappearance of Ana Walshe has been a story built on fragments — timelines, surveillance clips, digital searches, and unanswered questions. But now, with a full jury seated and the courtroom ready, we’re entering the phase where all of those pieces will be tested under oath. In this episode, we walk you through the entire case from the beginning: who Brian Walshe is, the troubled backdrop of the federal fraud charges he was facing, and the mounting pressure inside the marriage in the months leading up to Ana’s disappearance. We revisit the last confirmed moments of Ana’s life, the days that followed, and the early investigative red flags that shifted this from a missing-person report to a homicide investigation. We explore the evidence — the digital searches prosecutors say were made in the early morning hours, the timeline inconsistencies, the surveillance footage, and the items recovered from multiple trash locations. We also dig into the defense strategy: what they’re likely to challenge, how they may attack the timeline, and what they might focus on as they argue reasonable doubt in a case without a recovered body. And we unpack the stunning decision by Walshe to plead guilty to misleading investigators and improper disposal, but not to the murder charge — a move that fundamentally reshapes how jurors will hear this case. This is your complete guide to the story behind the trial, the stakes, the unanswered questions, and what may unfold when testimony begins. Subscribe for more in-depth analysis from Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski. #HiddenKillers #BrianWalshe #AnaWalshe #TrueCrime #CourtCase #TrialUpdate #LegalAnalysis #CrimeNews #JusticeSystem #Podcast 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

25 Marras 18min