The Cult of Diddy: Why Silence Protected a Predator | 2025 Year in Review

The Cult of Diddy: Why Silence Protected a Predator | 2025 Year in Review

As part of our Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review series, we’re peeling back the layers of one of the most disturbing psychological power structures ever exposed in celebrity culture — the world of Sean “Diddy” Combs.

In this gripping two-part special, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Behavioral Analyst Robin Dreeke dive deep into how fear, manipulation, and emotional dependency built an empire of silence around Diddy for decades.

Why didn’t more people speak up sooner? Dreeke reveals the three psychological levers that kept Diddy’s inner circle compliant — even as the behavior around them crossed moral and legal lines. From fear-based loyalty and financial entanglement to the illusion of belonging, Dreeke dissects how coercive control can transform a celebrity brand into a psychological fortress.

This episode doesn’t just explore the headlines — it exposes the mechanics behind them. How does a person with immense power and charisma create a reality distortion field so strong that people rationalize the unthinkable? How do those closest to the source of abuse convince themselves they’re “protected,” when in truth, they’re prisoners of influence?

Drawing from FBI behavioral science and decades of fieldwork, Dreeke and Brueski connect Diddy’s alleged patterns to cult-style leadership psychology, trauma bonding, and the weaponization of loyalty. They break down how abusers in positions of fame exploit human nature’s deepest needs — safety, validation, and identity — to ensure silence and complicity.

This isn’t just a celebrity scandal. It’s a case study in toxic leadership, groupthink, and the quiet, corrosive power of fear. It’s about how one man allegedly turned charisma into control — and how those around him, knowingly or not, became part of the machine that protected him.

🎙️ Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski — 2025 Year in Review: The Cases That Exposed Power, Silence, and the Psychology of Control.

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From Teacher to Tragedy: Breaking Down Ellen Greenberg’s Mental State | Psych Expert Weighs In

From Teacher to Tragedy: Breaking Down Ellen Greenberg’s Mental State | Psych Expert Weighs In

From Teacher to Tragedy: Breaking Down Ellen Greenberg’s Mental State | Psych Expert Weighs In Was Ellen Greenberg’s death the result of a private mental health spiral — or a sign of something far more sinister?  In this deeply psychological episode of Hidden Killers Live, we’re joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to explore the emotional and behavioral profile of Ellen Greenberg as portrayed in the new Hulu documentary Death in Apartment 603. We begin not with the crime scene — but with the person. Ellen was a 27-year-old first-grade teacher, beloved by her students and deeply connected to her family and friends. She was newly engaged. Planning a wedding. Dreaming of a family. So how did we go from that… to 20 stab wounds and a suicide ruling? In this episode, we walk through three major psychological layers of the case: 🔹 Ellen’s emotional withdrawal — When she started pulling back from friends and stopped wearing her engagement ring, was it anxiety, relationship strain… or something more dangerous? 🔹 The medical record — Ellen had seen a psychiatrist three times and was prescribed Klonopin and Ambien. But she never disclosed suicidal thoughts. In fact, her doctor noted that she smiled when talking about her fiancé. So how did that turn into the primary justification for a suicide ruling? 🔹 The body tells a different story — Ellen had 20 stab wounds, including 10 to the back of her neck, and bruises in various stages of healing. We ask: what does that kind of physical trauma suggest psychologically — especially in a case with no note, no history of self-harm, and no pattern of detachment? Together with Shavaun, we try to answer one central question: Does this case look anything like suicide — or have we all been forced to believe something that simply doesn’t make psychological sense? Sam Goldberg, Ellen Greenberg’s fiancé at the time of her death, has never been charged with any crime in connection to this case. He has consistently maintained that Ellen’s death was a suicide. All individuals mentioned in this segment are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. 🧵 Hashtags #EllenGreenberg #PsychologicalAnalysis #HiddenKillersLive #DeathInApartment603 #ShavaunScott #TrueCrime #MentalHealth #SuicideOrHomicide #JusticeForEllen #TrueCrimePsychology 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

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Charlie Kirk Assassination: The Texts, the Note, and the Rooftop Shot – Full Timeline of Tyler Robinson & Lance Twiggs

Charlie Kirk Assassination: The Texts, the Note, and the Rooftop Shot – Full Timeline of Tyler Robinson & Lance Twiggs

Charlie Kirk Assassination: The Texts, the Note, and the Rooftop Shot – Full Timeline of Tyler Robinson & Lance Twiggs Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on the rooftop of a Utah college campus in broad daylight. The suspect? A 22-year-old man named Tyler Robinson, now facing a possible death sentence. But the case isn’t just about a single shot—it’s about a pattern. A digital trail. And a chilling note hidden under a keyboard. In this full, fact-driven breakdown, we walk you through every moment of the case—from the alleged planning stage and Discord chats to the rooftop surveillance footage, the bolt-action rifle found in the woods, and the DNA forensics prosecutors say tie it all together. We dive into the text message confession allegedly sent to Robinson’s romantic partner and roommate, identified by media as Lance Twiggs. In those messages, prosecutors say Robinson admits to the crime, talks about deleting evidence, and even explains the strange engravings found on the bullets. Then there's the note—handwritten and left under his keyboard—that reads: “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.” From law enforcement’s search of the townhouse to the sudden disappearance of Twiggs (now reportedly in protective custody), we explore every confirmed fact in this timeline-based deep dive. We also explain what the current court filings say, what the charges mean—including multiple felonies and enhancements—and what to expect in the months ahead as Robinson’s team prepares for a capital defense. No speculation. No spin. Just a clear, grounded walkthrough of a politically charged case with national implications. Subscribe for more true crime breakdowns, expert interviews, and in-depth coverage of today’s most disturbing cases. 🔖 Hashtags #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #LanceTwiggs #TrueCrime #Assassination #UtahCrime #PoliticalViolence #CrimeScene #CourtDocuments #DeathPenaltyCase 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

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Ellen Greenberg Case: The Most Botched Crime Scene Cover-Up You’ve Never Heard Of

Ellen Greenberg Case: The Most Botched Crime Scene Cover-Up You’ve Never Heard Of

Ellen Greenberg Case: The Most Botched Crime Scene Cover-Up You’ve Never Heard Of What if the crime scene was already erased… before police ever began investigating? In this segment of Hidden Killers Live, we dig deep into the moments that should have triggered a full-blown homicide investigation in the death of Ellen Greenberg — but instead, signaled something very different: silence, shortcuts, and possibly, cover-up. We examine Sam Goldberg’s behavior, as witnessed by a building staffer who saw him pacing the hallway, visibly agitated, shouting that he was going to "knock the f---ing door down." And then, we look at what happened after Ellen was pronounced dead — when the police labeled it suicide on scene, and the apartment was released, not preserved. By the very next day, professional crime scene cleaners were scrubbing the apartment. Items were moved. Dishes were run through the dishwasher. And then, a man who wasn’t even related to Ellen — her fiancé’s uncle — was allowed inside to remove her electronic devices, including laptops and phones, before any forensic work was done. That uncle? A politically connected Philadelphia attorney. From there, it only gets more troubling:  • Devices were returned days later, with no clear chain of custody.  • The original homicide ruling by the medical examiner was reversed — without new forensic evidence.  • Police later cited mental health issues, based on statements from the same person who discovered her. And years later? That same person reportedly never questioned the suicide ruling and told others, “That’s just what it was.” This isn’t just bad policing. This is what it looks like when a homicide becomes a narrative control exercise. And the closer you look, the worse it gets. Was this a cover-up? Or was it a case of every system doing the wrong thing at the worst possible time? Let’s break it down. Sam Goldberg, Ellen Greenberg’s fiancé at the time of her death, has never been charged with any crime in connection to this case. He has consistently maintained that Ellen’s death was a suicide. All individuals mentioned in this segment are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. 🧵 Hashtags #EllenGreenberg #CrimeSceneCoverup #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersLive #JusticeForEllen #CrimeSceneFailure #HuluDoc #HomicideInvestigation #DigitalEvidence #ChainOfCustody 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

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Ellen Greenberg Didn’t Kill Herself — And This Hulu Doc Proves It

Ellen Greenberg Didn’t Kill Herself — And This Hulu Doc Proves It

Ellen Greenberg Didn’t Kill Herself — And This Hulu Doc Proves It She was 27. A beloved teacher. Engaged. Planning a future. And then, she was found on the kitchen floor with 20 stab wounds — including 10 in her back and neck — and a knife buried in her chest. The official ruling? Suicide. Now, more than a decade later, the new Hulu docuseries Death in Apartment 603 is turning that narrative inside out. And in this episode of Hidden Killers Live, we’re breaking down exactly what it reveals — and why this case is unraveling in real time. The evidence? It’s brutal, graphic, and impossible to ignore. We’ve got a 911 call where the fiancé preemptively blames Ellen before attempting CPR. A crime scene that was released and professionally cleaned within hours. Devices removed by a politically connected family member. And a death that was originally ruled a homicide by the medical examiner — until police pressured it into becoming a suicide. This isn’t just about what happened in that apartment. It’s about what happened after — how institutions failed, how truth got rewritten, and how a grieving family has spent 14 years screaming into a system that refused to listen. In this segment, we’re not just reacting to the doc — we’re pulling the threads that were buried for years. We’re laying out the timeline, the autopsy contradictions, the mental health manipulation, and the bureaucratic blindfold that kept this case from ever being investigated as the homicide it clearly appeared to be. If you’ve followed the Ellen Greenberg case, this will make your blood boil. If you haven’t — it’s time you see what everyone’s been trying to hide. This is what it looks like when the evidence screams… and no one listens. Sam Goldberg, Ellen Greenberg’s fiancé at the time of her death, has never been charged with any crime in connection to this case. He has consistently maintained that Ellen’s death was a suicide. All individuals mentioned in this segment are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. 🧵 Hashtags #EllenGreenberg #DeathInApartment603 #TrueCrime #JusticeForEllen #CrimeSceneFailure #HuluDocumentary #HiddenKillersLive #ColdCase #911CallAnalysis #HomicideOrSuicide 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

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