Ellen Greenberg & Donna Adelson, Attorney Eric Faddis Expert Legal Breakdown
Two cases. Two women. Two very different ends of the justice system — and both asking the same question: how does this happen? In Philadelphia, Ellen Greenberg was found dead with twenty stab wounds, yet her death is still officially classified as a suicide. In Florida, Donna Adelson sits in a state prison for orchestrating her former son-in-law’s murder, preparing to appeal a conviction that rocked her family to its core. Both cases raise a larger truth: the law doesn’t always get it right — and when it does get it wrong, it rarely admits it. Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole on Hidden Killers Live to unpack the legal and moral threads tying these two stories together. From medical examiner recantations and conflicted expert testimony to the complex machinery of appeals, we look at how American justice sometimes closes ranks instead of cases. What does it mean when a city won’t reverse a death ruling everyone questions? What does it say when a wealthy Florida family can still fight the system for years after a life sentence? And why do so many families — from Greenberg to Markel — feel like they’re fighting not for justice, but against it? This double feature dives into the fault lines of law, power, and truth. Because when systems protect themselves more than the people they serve, everyone should be asking — what does justice even mean anymore? #HiddenKillers #EllenGreenberg #DonnaAdelson #EricFaddis #TrueCrime #JusticeSystem #LegalAnalysis #TonyBrueski #DanMarkel #CrimeCommentary 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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The Menendez Brothers Were THIS Close to Freedom. Here’s Why They Lost It
They were once the most infamous brothers in America—then, almost forgotten. But in 2025, Lyle and Erik Menendez got a shot at parole for the first time in over three decades. The hearings were long. Emotional. Raw. And ultimately—for both—denied. In this detailed breakdown, we walk through why that door to freedom slammed shut again. From their extensive prison disciplinary records to the parole board’s searing observation—“You’re not here because of what you did in 1989. You’re here because of what you’ve done in prison.”—we explore how institutional behavior, not just past crimes, sealed their fate. This isn’t a retread of the old headlines. It’s a hard look at the modern justice system, trauma arguments, evolving parole standards, and the reality of serving life in California’s prison system post-youth offender law reform. Whether you believe they deserve release or not—this is the most in-depth look at how the Menendez brothers came the closest they’ve ever been to freedom… and why it still wasn’t enough. #MenendezBrothers #TrueCrime #ParoleDenied #2025Hearing #ErikMenendez #LyleMenendez #YouthOffenderLaw #CaliforniaPrison #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeUpdate 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: Inside the Mysterious Death That Defies Logic
In this gripping true crime breakdown, Break the Case host Jennifer Coffindaffer takes listeners deep inside one of the most confounding and heartbreaking cases in recent memory — the death of 27-year-old schoolteacher Ellen Greenberg. Found stabbed 23 times in her Philadelphia apartment in 2011, Ellen’s death was quickly ruled a suicide — a conclusion that has baffled experts, outraged the public, and devastated her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Greenberg, who have spent over a decade fighting for the truth. Coffindaffer recounts how she first encountered the case, her collaboration with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo and producers, and her personal connection with Ellen’s parents. She describes Ellen as a vibrant, beautiful young woman who had everything to live for: a teaching career, an upcoming wedding to her fiancé Sam Goldberg, and a life full of promise. Yet, what should have been a snow day spent safely at home turned into a crime scene that has left investigators and advocates questioning everything. Drawing on autopsy reports, police documentation, and her own experience in law enforcement and SWAT operations, Coffindaffer highlights the inconsistencies that make this case impossible to accept as a suicide. The door lock that should’ve splintered but didn’t. The bizarre calm in Goldberg’s 911 call. The troubling fact that Ellen’s wounds and the physical evidence simply do not align with self-harm. With over a decade of unanswered questions, Jennifer exposes the cracks in a case many believe was staged — and a justice system that failed to ask the right questions. This episode is not just a retelling — it’s a call for truth, accountability, and the reopening of a case that refuses to rest. #EllenGreenberg #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrimePodcast #BreakTheCase #SamGoldberg #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeForEllen #CrimeSceneAnalysis #ColdCase 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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Found in a Tesla: Debunking the d4vd & Celeste Rivas Conspiracy Theories
The death of Celeste Rivas, a missing 15-year-old girl found in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to music artist d4vd, has ignited a storm of speculation—and misinformation. But what do we actually know? What’s been confirmed by law enforcement? And what’s been dangerously fabricated? In this deep dive, we untangle the viral myths from the verified facts. No, she wasn’t dismembered. No, pregnancy was not listed on her autopsy. No, there is no confirmed relationship between Celeste and d4vd. What we do have is a tragic recovery, a deeply decomposed body, and a grieving family caught in the middle of a media circus they never asked for. This isn’t about defending or accusing. It’s about honoring the truth and respecting a case still under active investigation. We break down the timeline, the coroner’s findings, the property seizures, and the online backlash that’s turned speculation into spectacle. The real tragedy? A child died—and the internet turned it into a sideshow. Let’s bring it back to the facts. #CelesteRivas #d4vd #TrueCrime #TeslaCase #FactVsFiction #MissingPersons #LAPDInvestigation #TrueCrimeCommunity #TikTokCrime #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
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I Am the Victim: Donna Adelson’s Unraveling at Sentencing
Donna Adelson didn’t beg for mercy at sentencing—she grabbed the mic and tried to rewrite history. In this raw, emotionally fractured courtroom speech, Donna portrayed herself not as a conspirator—but as a victim. “There are two crimes,” she declared. “The second is taking my life.” Her voice cracked, her story crumbled, and what we witnessed was more than denial—it was psychological collapse playing out live. In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to dissect: What narcissistic collapse really looks and sounds like when the façade finally breaks Why Donna's repeated references to her grandchildren, oaths on her life, and attacks on the system reveal more about control than conscience How emotional manipulation works in sentencing statements—and why selective grief is a red flag The psychological toll of living inside a family system built on secrecy, power, and self-preservation This isn’t just courtroom drama. It’s behavioral dissection. 🔔 Subscribe for deeper breakdowns of the psychology behind high-profile defendants. #DonnaAdelson #HiddenKillers #DanMarkel #PsychologicalCollapse #SentencingStatement #CourtroomBehavior #ShavaunScott #TonyBrueski #TrueCrimePodcast #FamilyDenial #EmotionalManipulation 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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What Hulu Got Right—and Wrong—About the Murdaugh Murders
Hulu’s Murdaugh: Death in the Family promised a gripping retelling of the Lowcountry’s most disturbing crime saga—and it delivered drama. But how much of it is grounded in the ugly, sprawling truth? In this episode, we compare the streaming series to the real events behind Alex Murdaugh’s meteoric fall—from murder and financial fraud to the implosion of a legal dynasty that ruled South Carolina for nearly a century. We dissect what the show nailed—from the 911 call and cell phone video to the boat crash and Gloria Satterfield’s death—and where it pulled punches. What’s missing is just as important: the cover-ups, the privilege, and the decades-long abuse of power that made it all possible. The dramatization touches on the chaos, but the real story is darker, more calculated, and far more disturbing. This isn’t just about a man who murdered his wife and son. It’s about a system that let him steal, lie, and manipulate for years without consequence. Watch this before you believe the screen version is the full story. Because what Hulu left out? That’s where the real horror lives. #MurdaughMurders #HuluSeries #DeathInTheFamily #AlexMurdaugh #TrueCrimeComparison #FactVsFiction #TrueCrimeTV #MurdaughTrial #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeBreakdown 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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You Took My Wife—and My Life: Harvey Adelson Melts Down in Court
What happens when a man loses not just his wife—but the version of reality he’s built for over 50 years? In this gripping episode, we unpack the emotional, erratic, and deeply revealing courtroom statement of Harvey Adelson, the husband of convicted murderer Donna Adelson. At her sentencing, Harvey took the stand and delivered a passionate defense of his wife—denying all wrongdoing, blaming the justice system, accusing witnesses of lying, and even calling Dan Markel’s grieving parents dishonest. But here’s the twist: Harvey’s grief is real. So is his collapse. And so is his refusal to acknowledge the truth. With psychotherapist Shavaun Scott, we explore: The psychology of enmeshment and why Harvey can’t separate Donna’s guilt from his own identity Why family loyalty in narcissistic systems becomes more important than the truth How denial, image preservation, and emotional breakdown all show up in real time What it means when someone experiences their spouse’s conviction as their own personal execution This is not just a reaction. It’s a psychological autopsy of a collapsing dynasty. 🔔 Subscribe for more psychological and behavioral analysis of high-profile trials. #HiddenKillers #HarveyAdelson #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #FamilyDenial #PsychologicalCollapse #CourtroomDrama #ShavaunScott #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
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The Banker Behind the Monster: Russell Laffitte’s Role in the Murdaugh Empire
In the world of white-collar crime, it’s not always the man holding the gun who does the most damage. Sometimes, it’s the man holding the pen. Russell Laffitte, the former CEO of Palmetto State Bank, has officially been sentenced—state and federal—for his pivotal role in enabling Alex Murdaugh’s sprawling fraud schemes. From court-appointed conservator to criminal co-conspirator, Laffitte turned trust into a weapon and helped siphon over $1.8 million from vulnerable clients—victims of injury, trauma, and death. In this explosive breakdown, we dive into Laffitte’s calculated choices, the financial mechanisms he exploited, and the chilling pattern of betrayal that turned him into the enabler behind South Carolina’s most infamous legal dynasty. This isn’t just about a banker gone bad. It’s about systemic failure, small-town power, and what happens when legacy becomes liability. We unpack the stolen settlements, the broken promises, and the legal fallout that followed. From the exploitation of Hakeem Pinckney’s estate to the stolen trust funds of Natarsha Thomas and the Badger family, this episode exposes how Laffitte kept the Murdaugh machine humming long after it should have shut down. If you thought the Murdaugh case was just about murder—you haven’t seen the money trail. And Russell Laffitte was the guy laying down the tracks. #MurdaughMurders #RussellLaffitte #TrueCrime #WhiteCollarCrime #MurdaughFraud #SouthCarolinaScandal #PalmettoBank #ConservatorFraud #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast 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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