Sheriff Mickey Stines: Paranoia, Shooting, and Grand Jury Secrets
Sheriff Mickey Stines: Paranoia, Shooting, and Grand Jury Secrets In this explosive first half, Hidden Killers Live unpacks the case of Sheriff Mickey Stines — the Kentucky lawman who shocked his community by shooting Judge Kevin Mullins inside his own chambers. Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, Todd Michaels, and defense attorney/former prosecutor Eric Faddis break down newly unsealed grand jury transcripts that reveal key evidence was withheld, including a mental health diagnosis the day before the shooting. The team dissects raw footage of Stines in the courthouse hallway, showing a paranoid, unstable man immediately after the crime. They also examine how the secretive grand jury process may have denied jurors crucial information, why jail intake records describing Stines as “actively psychotic” matter, and how community rumors risk poisoning a fair trial. This segment explores the psychological unraveling of a sheriff — and whether justice itself was compromised before the trial even began. Hashtags: #MickeyStines #EricFaddis #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TrueCrimePodcast #JudgeMullins #GrandJury #CourthouseMurder #MentalHealthDefense #TrueCrime 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
12 Syys 15min
Why We Turn to Conspiracies After Tragedy? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
Why We Turn to Conspiracies After Tragedy? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains In this final segment, the Hidden Killers Live team unpacks the psychological pull of conspiracy theories following the Charlie Kirk assassination. Shavaun Scott explains why the human brain craves certainty after chaos, and how conspiracy thinking offers both a sense of control and emotional escape. Tony Brueski and his co-hosts reflect on the hopelessness many feel in today’s polarized climate, the erosion of problem-solving in leadership, and the psychological cost of living in constant fear. The episode closes with the FBI’s press conference, revealing new investigative details — but the focus remains on the psychology of coping, control, and collective anxiety when violence shatters the national psyche. Hashtags: #CharlieKirk #ConspiracyPsychology #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TrueCrimePodcast #PoliticalViolence #Hopelessness #CopingWithTrauma #PsychologicalAnalysis 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
12 Syys 25min
Donna Adelson GUILTY: Courtroom Meltdown, Prison Reality & Why Wendi May Be Next
Donna Adelson GUILTY: Courtroom Meltdown, Prison Reality & Why Wendi May Be Next This complete segment covers the full arc of a pivotal day in the Dan Markel murder case—from the moment a jury found Donna Adelson guilty on all counts, to the hard questions now circling Wendi Adelson. We start inside the courtroom on September 4, when the verdict was read and audible gasps followed. Donna’s stunned reaction—described as the realization that the “chess game” was over—sets the tone for a sweeping analysis of consequence and next steps. With retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, we break down what a life sentence looks like for a 75-year-old high-profile inmate: notoriety risks, why protective segregation may be considered, how inmate dynamics and broken promises can shadow reputation, and why age offers little insulation behind bars. From there, the discussion turns to appeal prospects—particularly ineffective assistance of counsel—why such claims rarely win new trials, and why this strategy is more long-shot than lifeline. The second half pivots to the question driving true crime watchers: Is Wendi Adelson next? We unpack what prosecutors need to prove a conspiracy—the value of “overt acts,” timeline decisions, communications, and the significance of the “swimming” schedule change on the day Dan Markel was killed. We look at testimony tone (evasive “I don’t remembers”), and why writing-class passages now surfacing online—cold, detached language about her ex-husband—could matter if charges are ever filed. Finally, the conversation widens to the human toll: the Markel grandparents’ limited access to their grandchildren and the extraordinary steps required just to secure visits—an outcome that continues to resonate with audiences seeking justice and accountability. If you follow the Adelson trial, the Dan Markel case, or broader true crime and courtroom developments, this is your complete, fact-driven recap—part breaking news, part investigative podcast—designed to keep you fully informed on what just happened and what may come next. Hashtags: #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonTrial #TrueCrime #Courtroom #LifeSentence #Appeal #JusticeForDan #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
12 Syys 25min
Is Wendy Adelson Next? Trial Fallout, New Evidence, and Family Secrets
As Donna Adelson faces life behind bars, attention now turns to her daughter, Wendi Adelson. Could she be the next member of the family charged in the conspiracy to kill Dan Markel? In this gripping segment, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer explore the unanswered questions surrounding Wendi and whether prosecutors are preparing their case. We begin with speculation about Harvey Adelson, who appears less vulnerable legally, before shifting to the stronger case looming around Wendi. What are “overt acts” in a conspiracy charge, and how do prosecutors use them to build a case? From Wendi’s sudden change of plans about a swimming trip on the day of the murder to her communications with Charlie Adelson, we examine how even subtle decisions can become crucial puzzle pieces. The conversation also highlights Wendi’s evasive testimony — her repeated “I don’t remembers” — and whether that strategy helps or hurts her in the long run. More troubling are her writing-class entries, now public, that paint a chillingly cold and detached view of her ex-husband. These revelations, combined with her mother’s manipulation, may create a disturbing narrative that prosecutors could lean on if charges come. The fallout doesn’t stop with Wendi. The Markel grandparents’ heartbreaking fight to see their grandchildren, restricted for years while the Adelsons maintained custody, underscores the human toll of this case. Brueski and Coffindaffer unpack how the system allowed such injustice, and why this resonates so deeply with those following the trial. With every new detail, the case grows darker — from extortion risks behind bars to the possibility of new indictments. This segment leaves listeners with a haunting question: how far does the Adelson family’s web of control and silence truly stretch? Hashtags: #WendiAdelson #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonTrial #TrueCrime #ConspiracyToMurder #JusticeForDan #FamilySecrets #CourtroomDrama #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
12 Syys 16min
