Adelsons’ Dark Holidays, D4VD’s Body in the Trunk, Rex Heuermann’s Trial Tightrope

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

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

America Addicted to Rage: Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott on the Kirk Assassination This segment zooms in on the psychology behind America’s division. With insight from psychotherapist Shavaun Scott, the panel dissects how social media outrage, tribal thinking, and dopamine-driven rage responses have turned political discourse into psychological warfare. Tony Brueski and co-hosts explore why so many Americans are trapped in “us vs. them” narratives, and how misinformation fuels distorted perceptions that can escalate into violence. Shavaun draws on clinical experience and neuroscience to explain why people become addicted to anger — and how that cycle makes tragedies like the Charlie Kirk assassination feel inevitable. Hashtags: #CharlieKirk #PsychologyOfDivision #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TrueCrimePodcast #Polarization #AddictedToRage #NeuroscienceOfHate #PoliticalViolence 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 21min

The Psychology of Shock: Why the Charlie Kirk Assassination Feels Different In this opening segment, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, Todd Michaels, and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examine why the assassination of Charlie Kirk has triggered such deep emotional shockwaves across the country. From the symbolism of losing a polarizing political figure to the anxiety of watching violence erupt in what should have been a safe, public setting, the team unpacks the psychological destabilization many Americans now feel. Shavaun explains how attacks on leaders can feel like attacks on identity itself, while Tony and the panel reflect on the collective trauma and rising fears of a new wave of political assassinations. This is less about politics — and more about the fragile psychology of a nation on edge. Hashtags: #CharlieKirk #PsychologyOfViolence #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TrueCrimePodcast #CollectiveTrauma #PoliticalPsychology #AssassinationImpact #AmericanAnxiety 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 22min