Ret FBI Chief On What We Still Don’t Know About the Charlie Kirk Murder—And Why That’s a Problem

Some cases hit you in the gut, not because the details are complex, but because they’re painfully simple — and still, nothing happens. That’s the reality tonight as we look at the stories of Melodee Buzzard and Celeste Rivas Hernandez, two young girls caught in two different investigations that somehow keep producing the same baffling outcome: no real movement. Nine-year-old Melodee is missing. Her mother, Ashlee — the last adult with her — spent days traveling across state lines in disguises, swapping licenses, behaving erratically, and allegedly holding a man in her home while threatening him with a blade. Every red flag possible is waving, yet she’s free on an ankle monitor. No cooperation. No answers. No urgency from the bench. Fourteen-year-old Celeste was found in the frunk of a Tesla registered to musician D4vd — sealed inside a plastic bag, far into decomposition — and months later the medical examiner still can’t confirm cause or manner of death. No homicide charge. No negligence charge. Nothing but a misdemeanor for body concealment. And the silence around the investigation is deafening. Two different cities. Two different sets of facts. But the same disturbing theme: a system that acts confused at the exact moment when clarity is most needed. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to break down why these cases are stalling, why their outcomes remain so unclear, and why families and the public feel like they’re shouting into a void while the clock keeps ticking. If you’re watching these cases and wondering how either situation makes sense — you’re not alone. Let’s dig in. #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #MelodeeBuzzard #CelesteRivasHernandez #BuzzardCase #D4vdCase #MissingKids #CrimeAnalysis #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrimeCommunity 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

18 Nov 1h 4min

In one of the most disturbing developments we’ve covered on Hidden Killers, the mother at the center of a missing-child case — Ashlee Buzzard — is now a free woman. No charges keeping her inside a jail cell, no requirement to cooperate, no legal mandate to reveal where her daughter is or whether the child is even safe. She walked out the door while the public stood there begging for answers. And she gave them none. This episode digs deep into the legal reality nobody wants to admit: the system isn’t failing. It’s working exactly as designed — and that’s the problem. In the United States, parental rights sit at the top of the legal pyramid. A parent can refuse to answer questions. A parent can withhold a child’s location. A parent can avoid welfare checks, shut out investigators, and vanish behind phrases like “I don’t have to tell you anything.” Silence isn’t a crime. Evasion isn’t a crime. Even being the last person to see a missing child isn’t automatically a crime. Meanwhile, the child at the center of all of this remains missing. No confirmed sightings. No independent verification of safety. No evidence that she is alive — or that she isn’t. And the very structure of the system forces investigators to wait for proof they cannot legally obtain without the cooperation of the one person who refuses to give it. This episode breaks down how this twisted framework came to be, why law enforcement’s hands are tied, how mental-health crises go unaddressed until they become catastrophes, and why American child-protection laws continue to overlook the exact situations that need decisive intervention. Because a system that allows a missing child to slip into a legal gray zone — while the parent walks away untouched — isn’t just flawed. It’s dangerous. It’s outdated. And it’s time the public understands just how easy it is for a parent to disappear their own child without immediate accountability. If you care about child safety, accountability, and closing the gaps that let tragedies unfold in silence, this is a conversation you cannot miss. #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #MissingChildCase #AshleeBuzzard #ChildSafety #LawEnforcement #TrueCrimeNews #ChildProtection #JusticeSystem #TrueCrimeCommunity 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

18 Nov 15min

Sean “Diddy” Combs is only weeks into his federal sentence, and the cracks are already showing. In this Hidden Killers deep dive, Tony Brueski breaks down what’s really happening behind the walls at FCI Fort Dix — and why Diddy’s earliest prison violations may be the warning signs of a much larger unraveling ahead. Reports confirm his projected release date has already been pushed back after alleged rule violations inside the facility, including an unauthorized three-way phone call and possession of contraband. For most inmates, these would be serious but survivable errors. For someone like Diddy — a man whose world has always revolved around control, autonomy, image, and dominance — they’re something far more revealing. This episode explores the psychological collision between confinement and a personality built on power. What happens when a man who spent decades commanding attention is suddenly stripped of audience, status, and the ability to shape his surroundings? What happens when the boundaries he’s used to bending suddenly harden into the immovable rules of the federal system? Tony examines how early infractions fit a predictable pattern seen in high-control personalities entering prison: testing limits, resisting authority, escalating entitlement, and struggling to adapt when the system pushes back. And with years still left to serve, these first missteps may be the beginning of a long, difficult road — one where every rule violation risks lost privileges, lost “good time,” and potentially even transfers to more restrictive environments. We also look ahead at the likely pitfalls:  — How repeated violations can add months or years to an inmate’s stay  — Why narcissistic personalities often sabotage their own progress  — How prison documentation affects appeals, programs, and halfway-house eligibility  — And why this journey may become more psychologically punishing than the sentence itself This isn’t just a story about discipline. It’s a story about identity, control, and a system that does not bend for celebrity. If this is how Diddy’s incarceration begins… what happens next? New episodes daily on Hidden Killers. #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #Diddy #SeanCombs #PrisonLife #FederalPrison #TrueCrimeNews #CelebrityCase #FCIFortDix #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

17 Nov 19min

The Epstein case has always revealed the same ugly truth: institutions protect influential adults far more aggressively than they protect exploited children. These new emails only deepen that pattern. In this Hidden Killers breakdown, Tony Brueski and former FBI Behavioral Analysis Program chief Robin Dreeke strip away the political noise and examine what the emails actually show: a system terrified of transparency, trained in secrecy, and conditioned to protect itself — even when minors are involved. Robin explains the behavioral reality behind the new revelations. Why Epstein described Trump as “a dog that hasn’t barked.” Why predators routinely exaggerate, distort, and manipulate — and how investigators separate lies from leverage. He details exactly how agents would treat these emails if they landed on a real FBI desk: timelines, corroboration, interviews, behavioral markers, and evidence triage. Tony and Robin also break down the DOJ’s credibility crisis. When officials insist there is “no client list,” “no more documents,” and “no wrongdoing,” the public hears something very different — especially after Epstein’s sweetheart plea deal, his unsecured sex-offender transfer, and his suspicious jail death. This episode digs into: The secrecy reflex agencies fall into when powerful names appear in case files How bureaucratic fear transforms into silence Why survivors feel erased when institutions minimize evidence Why bipartisan lawmakers are demanding the release of every Epstein file And what a morally correct, victim-centered investigation would look like today This isn’t about left or right. This is about children hurt, predators protected, and institutions choosing power over truth. Until we face that, nothing changes. #HiddenKillers #EpsteinCoverup #TonyBrueski #RobinDreeke #DOJ #EpsteinEmails #InstitutionalFailure #Accountability #ChildProtection #TransparencyAct 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

17 Nov 35min

Inside the walls of the Moselle home, long before the murders, long before the trial, and long before the world knew the Murdaugh name for what it would become, there was one person who witnessed the daily reality of this family — the routines, the habits, the private moments, and the small details that never make it into headlines. Her name is Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson, and in her new memoir, she finally lays out the pieces of the puzzle that only someone inside that house could ever truly see. In today’s Hidden Killers deep-dive, Tony Brueski breaks down Blanca’s revelations with the intensity they deserve. From the morning-after staging she immediately recognized as “wrong,” to the clothing inconsistencies Alex tried to rewrite in her memory, to the infamous Edisto beach towel she washed that morning and later saw in his Suburban on police body cam — this isn’t just another perspective. It’s a firsthand account that directly challenges the story Alex Murdaugh spent years trying to sell. We explore why Blanca held onto her belief in Alex’s innocence far longer than most. We walk through the chilling moment that finally shattered that belief. And we dig into the emotional betrayal threaded through her unsent letter — a private message never meant to be public, now revealing what it feels like when someone you trusted manipulates you into playing a role in their cover-up. This episode isn’t about theory. It’s about the truth of lived experience — the kind of truth that can only come from the person who folded the laundry, straightened the collars, cooked the meals, and knew the difference between the way something should look and the way someone wanted it to look after a crime. If you’ve followed the Murdaugh case, you’ve never heard this story like this before. And if you thought the verdict was the whole story… you may want to listen all the way to the end.  #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #MurdaughCase #AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #TrueCrime #BlancaSimpson #Moselle #CrimeInvestigation 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

17 Nov 20min

Every time the Epstein story resurfaces, the same script plays out: politicians scream, narratives clash, and the core truth gets buried — kids were exploited, and adults with power were protected. These newly released Epstein emails aren’t about elections. They’re about behavior, complicity, and silence, and what happens when institutions value reputation more than justice. In this special episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski sits down with former FBI Behavioral Program Chief Robin Dreeke to examine the emails through the lens investigators actually use: motive, manipulation, credibility, and psychological patterning. Robin breaks down how predators like Jeffrey Epstein use written claims — including the inflammatory line that Donald Trump “knew about the girls” — as tools. Tools to control, to threaten, to deflect, and to bind powerful people to their silence. And he explains why “no evidence of participation” is not the same thing as “no ethical concern.” Tony and Robin dissect why the public doesn’t trust the Department of Justice anymore — especially after years of sweetheart deals, sealed documents, withheld records, and a death that raised more questions than answers. They explore how secrecy becomes institutional muscle memory, not because of conspiracy, but because of bureaucratic fear. They also dive deep into the bipartisan push for the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a rare moment when Congress finally seems to agree on one thing: the American public deserves the truth. This episode is not about defending politicians. It’s not about attacking them either. It’s about right versus wrong, victims versus power, and the behavioral reality that institutions protected the wrong people for far too long. No spin. No political bait. Just the psychology behind the silence — and why these emails matter more than anyone wants to admit. #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #RobinDreeke #EpsteinEmails #EpsteinCase #DOJ #FBI #InstitutionalSecrecy #PsychologyOfPower #Accountability 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

17 Nov 23min

In this longform Hidden Killers deep dive, Tony Brueski steps inside one of the most misunderstood parts of the Barry Morphew story: the people who still believe Barry may not be guilty. Not fringe voices, not internet noise — real supporters shaped by real moments in this case that left lasting questions. This episode isn’t about defending Barry Morphew or attacking the state. It’s about understanding how a group of people watched the investigation unfold, saw a prosecution collapse, and formed a worldview that has held firm even as new evidence has emerged — including toxicology findings, the BAM sedative questions, the needle cap, and the discovery of Suzanne’s remains. Tony unpacks how early missteps by investigators created a vacuum that supporters stepped into. He explores why the daughters’ unwavering support carries emotional weight for so many, and how the lack of an early crime scene, inconsistent digital data, shifting investigative theories, and the dramatic dismissal of the first case shaped the psychology behind Morphew’s innocence movement. This is not a verdict. This is not advocacy. This is a rare, balanced look at the mindset behind the loyalty — what they see in the evidence, what they question, why they hesitate, and why they believe the state must meet a higher standard before taking someone’s freedom forever. If you want a deeper, more human understanding of this case — especially of the people whose voices rarely get treated fairly — this is the conversation. New episodes daily covering the biggest true crime cases with real experts, fresh analysis, and sharp, emotionally grounded storytelling from Tony Brueski. #HiddenKillers #BarryMorphew #SuzanneMorphew #TrueCrime #TonyBrueski #ColoradoCase #JusticeSystem #CourtWatch #CrimeAnalysis #PodcastClip 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

17 Nov 23min

For the first time in years, something unprecedented is happening: Congress — left and right — finally agrees on one thing. The public deserves the truth about Epstein, his network, and the adults who may have enabled him. And these new emails may be the spark that forces the dam to break. In this powerful episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski and former FBI Behavioral Analysis chief Robin Dreeke dissect the newly uncovered Epstein communications and the bipartisan push for full transparency. Tony asks the questions the public is asking: Why is DOJ still slow-walking Epstein files? Why are survivors being told “there’s nothing more to release”? And why does every revelation feel like institutions protecting themselves instead of protecting the victims? Robin explains what a transparency-focused response would look like if the system truly cared about justice. Victim-centered, evidence-driven, politically neutral, and behaviorally grounded. He also breaks down the internal panic that happens inside agencies when Congress demands a 30-day document release — and the chaos that erupts behind the scenes. They explore: Why survivors fear the system is still hiding names How politics hijacks cases involving children What loopholes to watch for in the Transparency Act And why the public’s distrust is not paranoia — it’s earned This episode isn’t speculation. It’s accountability. If the Epstein Files Transparency Act passes, the public might finally see what’s been buried for decades — and who helped bury it. #HiddenKillers #EpsteinFiles #TransparencyAct #TonyBrueski #RobinDreeke #EpsteinCase #InstitutionalAccountability #ChildProtection #TrueCrimePodcast #GovernmentOversight 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

17 Nov 58min