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He Thought He’d Get Away With It”: The Complete Story of Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer In this full episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer break down the full story of Tyler Robinson — the 22-year-old accused of assassinating political commentator Charlie Kirk in what may be one of the most bizarre, fast-moving political killings in modern history. Over the course of 40 gripping minutes, Tony and Jennifer unravel the evidence: the mysterious letter hidden under a keyboard, the casually damning text messages to a romantic partner, and the disturbingly sloppy trail left by someone who thought he was too smart to get caught. It’s a forensic dissection, a behavioral analysis, and a psychological autopsy rolled into one. But this story goes beyond crime scene science. It’s about the rise of “short-fuse actors” — individuals who go from resentment to murder in a matter of days, with no prior record, no group affiliation, and no discernible warning signs. Coffindaffer lays out how the FBI interprets this new breed of lone wolves and what this means for public figures, law enforcement, and political discourse in the U.S. You’ll hear chilling details about the weapon, the texts, the failed attempts at a clean getaway — and the quiet moment where a family realized their son had just killed someone in cold blood. If you watch one piece to understand the case — and the terrifying new reality of political violence — this is it. 🔖 Hashtags: #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #HiddenKillers #FBIInvestigation #PoliticalMurder #TrueCrimePodcast #JenniferCoffindaffer #LoneWolfKiller #Radicalization #AssassinationCase 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

20 Syys 40min

Radicalization in Real Time — From Campus Disagreement to Political Assassination This isn’t a cold, calculated political hit. According to retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, what happened to Charlie Kirk may be far more frightening — and far more common. In this explosive third segment, Tony and Jennifer zoom out to explore the larger behavioral and cultural forces at play. Why did a 22-year-old with no record, no extremist ties, and no formal manifesto decide to take a sniper shot at a nationally known public figure? And why did it all come together in just over a week? The answer, it seems, has less to do with ideology and more to do with ego, entitlement, and broken impulse control. The two examine whether this killing marks a turning point in how political violence erupts — not through group indoctrination, but through social isolation and emotional instability. Tyler Robinson wasn’t radicalized in a chatroom over years. He saw a flyer, got angry, and decided to act. Jennifer lays out the FBI’s concern about “short-fuse actors” — lone wolves who act with little planning and massive damage. The discussion gets raw and real, covering everything from online behavior patterns to how society and law enforcement misread red flags until it’s too late. If you're worried about where our discourse is heading, this segment is essential viewing. Because this isn’t just about one man and one bullet — it’s about the spark that lit it. 🔖 Hashtags: #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #DomesticTerrorism #FBIInsight #PoliticalAssassination #HiddenKillers #Radicalization #LoneWolfKiller #BehavioralProfiling #JenniferCoffindaffer 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

19 Syys 10min

The Case AGAINST Wendi Adelson: Is There Enough Evidence to Charge Her? With her mother Donna and brother Charlie convicted and behind bars, all eyes are now on Wendi Adelson. Is she the mastermind who has evaded justice, or is she the ultimate victim of her toxic family's crimes? In this riveting final discussion with legal expert Eric Faddis, we game out the future of Wendi Adelson. Prosecutor Georgia Cappleman's cryptic "stay tuned" comment has the true crime world buzzing. We analyze what additional evidence the state might need to finally bring charges against Wendi. Could testimony from one of her ex-boyfriends about a potential framing attempt be the key? Then, we explore the incredible pressure Wendi is under from all sides. Who should she fear more: the prosecutors building a case against her, or her own mother and brother, who might be tempted to make a deal and trade information on her for a lighter sentence? It’s a classic prisoner's dilemma with life-altering stakes. We debate her best possible move if she is truly innocent. Does she disappear, change her name, and escape the hellscape her family created? Or does she take control of the narrative, write a tell-all book, and finally share her side of the story—a move fraught with its own legal perils? This is a masterclass in legal strategy and a chilling look at the final, uncertain chapter of the Dan Markel murder saga. Hashtags: #WendiAdelson #NextToFall #JusticeForDanMarkel #ConspiracyTheory #LegalStrategy #TrueCrimeUpdate #ColdCase #FamilySecrets #WillSheFlip #Checkmate 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

19 Syys 14min

What Wendi Adelson KNEW: The Hitman Plot & A Bizarre Crematory Lawyer The Adelson case is a labyrinth of dark secrets and bizarre details, and this segment explores some of the strangest yet. With legal expert Eric Faddis, we continue our analysis of Donna Adelson's appeal, including claims of a biased judge and another juror who appeared on a podcast post-verdict. Then, we uncover one of the most baffling details of the trial: Donna's defense attorney operates her law practice out of a local crematorium. Yes, you read that right. From there, the conversation turns to the woman at the very center of the storm: Wendi Adelson. We revisit the damning testimony from her ex-boyfriend, Professor Jeff Lacasse, who told the court that Wendi confessed her brother Charlie had looked into all options to solve the "Dan Markel problem," including hiring a hitman. She allegedly described it as a joke, but his testimony painted a much more serious picture. This raises a monumental question: What is a person's moral and legal responsibility when they hear something like that? If Wendi knew her family was even considering murder, did she have a duty to report it to the police? We dive into the complex legal ethics with Eric Faddis, debating the line between "just talk" and a credible threat. This is a crucial examination of Wendi's potential knowledge and complicity, shedding new light on her role in the tragic murder of her ex-husband, Dan Markel. Hashtags: #WendiAdelson #WhatDidWendiKnow #Hitman #Conspiracy #DanMarkel #AdelsonTrial #Bizarre #TrueCrimePodcast #UnsolvedMysteries #LegalEthics 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

19 Syys 16min

Donna Adelson Juror's TIKTOK Posts Could TRIGGER A Mistrial!  Just when you thought the Adelson family saga couldn't get more chaotic, convicted murderer Donna Adelson is already making a bold play for a new trial. In this segment, we're joined by defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis to break down the explosive allegations at the heart of her appeal—and it centers on a juror's shocking behavior on social media. We reveal the defense's claim that the jury foreperson was actively posting on TikTok during the trial, identifying herself and her role in this high-profile case. This single act could have opened the door to a flood of outside influence, tainting the entire legal process and potentially violating Donna Adelson’s right to a fair trial. Eric Faddis provides his expert legal analysis on whether this constitutes grounds for a mistrial. This case exposes a massive crisis in our modern justice system. How can courts ensure an impartial jury in the age of smartphones and constant connectivity? We engage in a heated debate about the practicality of instructing jurors to stay offline and whether self-control is a reasonable expectation anymore. Is the integrity of our legal system being destroyed by our addiction to social media? This isn't just about Donna Adelson; it's a critical look at a problem that threatens every future trial in America. The verdict is in, but the battle is far from over. Hashtags: #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #JurorMisconduct #Mistrial #TrueCrime #JusticeForDan #AdelsonFamily #LawAndCrime #CourtTV #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

19 Syys 15min

A Crime Scene COVER-UP? Shocking Failures in the Murdaugh Investigation Why would a man slaughter his own wife and son? The prosecution's answer was as chilling as it was complex: Alex Murdaugh is a "family annihilator." In this segment, we dissect this horrifying psychological profile and apply it to the facts of the Murdaugh case. We explore the prosecution's theory that Murdaugh, facing imminent exposure for his massive financial crimes, chose to murder his family rather than face the shame and ruin that was coming for him. By turning himself into a tragic victim, he could gain sympathy and delay the inevitable. It’s a deep dive into the mind of a narcissist, where image is everything and human life is disposable. Beyond the motive, we expose the shocking incompetence and procedural failures that plagued the initial investigation at the Moselle property. The crime scene was a disaster. We reveal how officers trampled over potential evidence, failed to secure the area, and allowed Murdaugh himself to wander the property, creating a contaminated mess that made it nearly impossible to find proof of any other suspect. Was this just incompetence from an inexperienced small-town force overwhelmed by a high-profile case, or was it a deliberate effort to protect one of their own? We analyze how these critical early mistakes almost allowed Alex Murdaugh to get away with murder and made the prosecution's job infinitely harder. This is a stunning look at how a case can be won or lost in the first few hours, and how a botched investigation can cast doubt on a verdict years later. Hashtags: #FamilyAnnihilator #Motive #CrimeScene #BotchedInvestigation #CoverUp #AlexMurdaugh #Narcissist #CriminalMinds #InvestigationDiscovery #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

19 Syys 16min

Analyzing Alex Murdaugh's FIRST Words to Police (CHILLING) What does a man say just moments after discovering his wife and son have been brutally murdered? In this gripping segment, we analyze one of the most critical pieces of evidence in the Alex Murdaugh case: his first full interrogation with police, recorded from the back of a cruiser at the chaotic crime scene. This is the moment his story begins, and every word, every pause, and every detail matters. We play the raw footage, allowing you to see and hear for yourself how Murdaugh describes the horrific discovery. Pay close attention to his demeanor. Is his calmness a sign of profound shock, the effect of narcotics, or the icy composure of a man trying to control a narrative he just created? We break down his statements, from his claims of checking for a pulse to the immediate deflection towards his son Paul's legal troubles from the boat crash. We contrast his reaction with that of other high-profile figures in true crime, like Wendi Adelson, to highlight just how starkly different his behavior appears. Is this the reaction of a devastated victim, or a calculating killer laying the groundwork for his alibi? This footage is a masterclass in criminal psychology and interrogation analysis. You get to be the detective and decide for yourself what you see in the eyes of a man who has just lost everything—or a man who has just taken it all away. This is a must-watch for anyone fascinated by the psychology of deception. Hashtags: #BodyLanguage #PoliceInterview #CriminalPsychology #AlexMurdaugh #Deception #Interrogation #TrueCrimeAnalysis #Investigation #Evidence #MurdaughTrial 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

19 Syys 16min

Big Breakdown - The Walls Close In Wendi Adelson’s Future After Donna's Trial With Donna Adelson convicted, attention now turns to the daughter at the heart of the Markel murder saga: Wendi Adelson. In this Big Breakdown, Tony Brueski and the Hidden Killers team examine what’s next for Wendi as prosecutors tighten the net around the Adelson family. We analyze how the state used Donna’s words and actions to establish the family conspiracy, and why Wendi’s own behavior — from her testimony to her personal statements — has long drawn scrutiny. With her mother behind bars and her brother Charlie already convicted, Wendi now stands alone in the spotlight. Could she be the next Adelson to face charges? This episode explores the possible legal strategies prosecutors may use, the evidence that could implicate Wendi further, and the psychology of someone who has lived under suspicion for nearly a decade. As the “walls close in,” the question isn’t just whether Wendi Adelson will be charged — it’s whether justice for Dan Markel will finally come full circle. Hashtags: #WendiAdelson #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonTrial #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #BigBreakdown #TonyBrueski #MurderForHire #JusticeForDanMarkel 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

19 Syys 43min