The Idaho Murders: The First 72 Hours Of Kohberger’s Chaos

Donna Adelson’s Collapse, Kohberger’s Meds EXPOSED & Rex Heuermann’s DNA Bombshell The true crime headlines this week read like a three-act tragedy. We begin with Donna Adelson, who just spent her first weekend as a convicted murderer. Cameras caught her courtroom “collapse”—but was it really collapse, or the same manipulation tactic she’s used her entire life? Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins us to unpack why Donna’s outward, audience-scanning “shock” didn’t play, how fear and control ruled her family for decades, and why the jury likely returned so fast. We dive into the psychology of the “look” and the family trauma-bonding that made the Adelsons implode in plain sight. Then we pivot to Bryan Kohberger. Newly released photos from his apartment and office offer strange insight—a birthday card from his mom, a smiley face echoing on his office door, disorganized chaos clashing with his “OCD” diagnosis. But the real reveal? A drug code hidden in paperwork pointing to levothyroxine, a thyroid medication that, if mismanaged, can amplify agitation, obsession, and instability. Pair that with his autism, OCD, ADHD, and ARFID diagnoses, and you get a profile of someone rigid, fixated, and increasingly unmoored. These conditions explain quirks, not murder. The choice to kill was his alone—but the context is chilling. Finally, the Rex Heuermann case turns a corner. After years of silence, DNA is officially in. A discarded pizza crust tied him to hairs on burlap sacks that wrapped the Gilgo Beach victims. The science? Whole-genome sequencing—a new, court-admitted method that can pull profiles from even hair without roots. Defense cried “never used before.” The judge said, “there’s always a first.” Now, the path to trial is clearer, and the odds of Rex walking away grow slimmer by the day. Three cases. Three collapsing facades. Donna, Bryan, Rex. Each revealing that control, denial, and obsession don’t hold forever. Subscribe, drop your thoughts in the comments, and join us live every weekday 10 a.m.–noon CT for Hidden Killers Live. Hashtags  #DonnaAdelson #BryanKohberger #RexHeuermann #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #DNAEvidence #CourtroomDrama #PsychologicalControl #TrueCrimeCommunity #LegalAnalysis 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

9 Syys 2h 1min

Judge Dwight Moore Let a Child Abuser Walk — Then Baby Emmanuel Was Killed | Full Case Breakdown Judge Dwight Moore had a choice. He could have sentenced Jake Haro to prison after Haro admitted to brutally injuring his infant daughter—leaving her permanently disabled. Instead, Moore gave him probation, a few parenting classes, and a second chance. Months later, Haro was living freely, with a glowing “low risk to children” evaluation, and a new baby boy at home. That baby was Emmanuel Haro. And he never got to see his first birthday. In this explosive, fact-driven breakdown, we walk you through how Judge Moore’s leniency directly enabled a repeat offender to re-offend—this time fatally. We unpack how court officials, counselors, probation officers, and the entire justice system allowed a known child abuser to become a father again without restrictions, oversight, or accountability. On August 14, 2025, Rebecca Haro claimed their baby was kidnapped. Police found holes in her story within hours. By the end of the week, both parents were charged with Emmanuel’s murder. This isn’t just a story about one man’s evil. It’s about a judge who looked the other way, a system that believed what it wanted to hear, and a society that stayed silent until it was too late. This is the case of baby Emmanuel Haro—and the judge who let it happen. Full narrative told in our signature style—emotional, sharp, and grounded in facts. Subscribe for more true crime breakdowns that hold power accountable. judge dwight moore, emmanuel haro, jake haro, baby murdered, judicial failure, child abuse case, cps failure, true crime, real story media, hidden killers, parenting class failure, child protective services, probation mistake, infant murder, repeat offender, judge accountability #JudgeDwightMoore #EmmanuelHaro #JakeHaro #JusticeSystemFail #ChildAbuseCase #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #SystemicNeglect #RealStoryMedia #ProbationFailure 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

9 Syys 19min

Netflix’s Unknown Number: Lauren Licari & Owen’s Romance DESTROYED by Catfish Mom Beal City, Michigan — Lauren Licari and her boyfriend Owen were the picture-perfect high school couple. Smart, popular, and headed for bright futures. But in Netflix’s Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, their love story is hijacked by a flood of anonymous texts. What began as harmless pranks quickly spiraled into 40–50 messages a day — brutal lies about Owen cheating, cruel body-shaming attacks, and chilling commands for Lauren to end her own life. The harassment poisoned their relationship, tore apart their trust, and turned teenage romance into a nightmare. This breakdown of Netflix’s Unknown Number looks at how cyberbullying metastasized into psychological torture — and how the anonymous stalker pushed Lauren and Owen to the breaking point. #Netflix #UnknownNumber #LaurenLicari #Owen #KendraLicari #catfish #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #truecrime #cyberbullying 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

8 Syys 11min

Bryan Kohberger’s Diagnoses: Autism, OCD, ADHD & ARFID — What They Mean (and Don’t) Bryan Kohberger shocked the world when he admitted to murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022. But in 2025, inside a quiet courtroom, another revelation came to light: a list of mental health diagnoses Kohberger disclosed on his competency waiver. Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1). Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). And Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). What do these diagnoses actually mean? And do they shed light on the disturbing path that led Kohberger to stalk, plan, and brutally end four young lives? In this episode, we break down each condition in plain, human terms — autism, OCD, ADHD, ARFID — and explore how they may have shaped certain aspects of Kohberger’s personality and behavior. From his rigid eating habits to his obsessive control over details, from social detachment to hyperfocus on crime, the diagnoses paint a complicated picture of a troubled man. But here’s the crucial point: these conditions explain quirks, not choices. Millions of people live with autism, OCD, ADHD, or ARFID. They face challenges, but they do not commit violent crimes. Kohberger’s actions were not driven by uncontrollable compulsions or neurological destiny. They were deliberate. Calculated. And deadly. This is not a story about labels. It’s about accountability. The court made that clear when Kohberger admitted his conditions did not impair his decision-making. The diagnoses may help us understand him — but they do not excuse him. Join us as we dive into the chilling story of Bryan Kohberger’s courtroom diagnoses, the context behind them, and why they fail to answer the haunting question that still lingers: why? #BryanKohberger #IdahoFour #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #Podcast #Autism #OCD #ADHD #ARFID #TrueCrimePodcast #Justice 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

8 Syys 12min

🚨 Bombshell Revelation 🚨 — A newly analyzed detail from Bryan Kohberger’s apartment evidence photos is sending shockwaves through the true crime community. Hidden in plain sight was a prescription slip, and the National Drug Code on it confirmed what he was taking: Levothyroxine. Levothyroxine is a safe, widely used drug for hypothyroidism. It corrects low thyroid function by restoring the body’s hormone balance. For millions of patients, it’s an essential medication that helps with energy, mood, and focus. But in Kohberger’s case, its presence is explosive — because it shows his body chemistry was already unstable. Hypothyroidism can drag a person down into fatigue, depression, and cognitive fog. If dosing swings too far the other direction, it can trigger agitation, sleeplessness, irritability, and obsessive racing thoughts. The condition requires careful monitoring to stay in balance. Now think about what we know of Kohberger. Professors called him argumentative and obsessive. Students described his stares as disturbing. Neighbors recalled restless activity at night. Family and acquaintances saw rigid eating rules and compulsive behaviors. None of this proves anything about the drug — but when you place it against the backdrop of a thyroid condition, it reveals something chilling: his body was as unsteady as his mind. This is not an attack on the medication. Levothyroxine is safe. Millions take it responsibly with no issues. But in Kohberger’s story, it’s a revelation that adds depth to his profile. It explains why he may have appeared so agitated, so obsessive, so unmoored — not because of the drug, but because his body itself was fighting for balance. The takeaway? The drug didn’t make him kill. But the fact that he needed it is a window into the chaos inside Bryan Kohberger — a chaos that he, and only he, chose to unleash. 👉 Subscribe now for more breaking case reveals and live analysis on Hidden Killers. Hashtags #BryanKohberger #BombshellReveal #Levothyroxine #TrueCrimeBreaking #HiddenKillers #IdahoMurders #CaseUpdate #PrescriptionRevealed #TrueCrimeCommunity

8 Syys 15min

Big Breakdown - More Horrific SECRETS Of Gilgo Beach Killer's Life Exposed! What else could possibly emerge from the Gilgo Beach investigation? Turns out—plenty. In this Big Breakdown, we dive into newly exposed details that paint an even darker portrait of Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer. From disturbing items uncovered in his basement to chilling patterns in his online life, this episode explores the secrets no one wanted to believe were real. We break down the latest evidence, dissect timelines that suddenly make a lot more sense—and a lot more horrifying—and question how so many red flags went unchecked for decades. As investigators peel back the layers of this case, we're left asking: Who protected this man? What enabled him to keep hunting in plain sight? And what does this reveal about the failures within our justice system and community awareness? If you think you know the story of the Gilgo Beach murders… you don’t. Not yet.  Join us as we expose the deeper horror behind the headlines.  Leave your thoughts in the comments—should more people be charged? Hashtags: #GilgoBeach #RexHeuermann #TrueCrime #SerialKiller #BigBreakdown #JusticeForVictims #HorrorInPlainSight #HiddenKillers #CrimeScene #DarkTruth 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

8 Syys 41min

Donna Adelson’s Bleak Prison Future | Charlie’s Secrets & Harvey’s Suspicions With Donna Adelson convicted and facing life at Florida’s notorious Lowell Correctional Institution, questions remain about the rest of the family. In this cut, we dive into Harvey Adelson’s suspicious communications with hitman Sigfredo Garcia and his attempt to flee with Donna on a one-way ticket overseas. We examine Charlie Adelson’s potential leverage as the family insider who knows the most about the plot — and how that could play into back-room deals or prison survival. And we ask the hard question: what does Donna’s future look like in one of the country’s harshest women’s prisons, where age, money, and arrogance make you a target? #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #HarveyAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonFamily #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #truecrime #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

8 Syys 17min

Is Wendi Adelson NEXT? Prosecutors Eye Immunity Loopholes After Donna’s Conviction Donna is convicted. Charlie is already serving time. So where does this leave Wendi Adelson? In this segment, Tony Brueski and Eric Faddis examine the most explosive unanswered question: will prosecutors charge Wendi? We explore her suspicious timeline, vacation changes, driving past Dan Markel’s home near the time of the murder, and her testimony under limited immunity. What exactly does “limited immunity” protect — and what evidence could still put her at risk? We also look at how the Adelson family has imploded, with members throwing each other under the bus, and the possibility prosecutors are saving Wendi for “the grand finale.” Is Wendi Adelson untouchable — or is she the next domino to fall? #WendiAdelson #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #HarveyAdelson #DanMarkel #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #truecrime #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

8 Syys 17min