Why Does the System Protect Predators? From John Wayne Gacy to Aaron Spencer’s Fight for Justice | Bob Motta Guest

Why Does the System Protect Predators? From John Wayne Gacy to Aaron Spencer’s Fight for Justice | Bob Motta Guest

There’s a disturbing pattern in America’s justice system — one that stretches from the past into the present.
From the John Wayne Gacy investigation of the 1970s to Aaron Spencer’s prosecution today, we keep coming back to the same haunting question:
Why does the system protect predators and punish those who fight them?

In the first half of this episode, Defense Attorney Bob Motta — host of Defense Diaries and BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigation — takes us deep inside the newly remastered Gacy Tapes: never-before-heard recordings of Gacy speaking with his defense attorneys, including Bob’s own father. For decades, those tapes sat in darkness. Now, with enhanced audio and new detective interviews, BURIED exposes how the Gacy investigation really unfolded — revealing police shortcuts, ignored victims, and the desperation that finally cracked the case.

It’s a chilling reminder of how often the system gets it wrong — even when it’s trying to get it right.

Then, in the second half, we shift to Lonoke County, Arkansas, where a father named Aaron Spencer is facing second-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting a known predator he found with his 14-year-old daughter.
The twist? Spencer is now running for sheriff — against the very department that arrested him. His slogan: “Restoring Trust.”

To some, he’s a hero. To others, a vigilante. But to many, he’s proof that faith in law enforcement has been replaced by something darker — a belief that justice only comes when you take it into your own hands.

From Gacy’s crawl space to Arkansas courtrooms, this is the connective tissue of true crime: the failure of systems built to protect us, and the people forced to fill the gaps.

Hosted by Tony Brueski | Guest: Bob Motta (Defense Diaries, BURIED)

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From 9/11 Unity to Charlie Kirk's Political Assassination: FBI’s Robin Dreeke Warns America

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FBI Behavioral Secrets: Robin Dreeke on How Tribalism Created Charlie Kirk's Assassin

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Why America Is a Powder Keg: FBI Expert Robin Dreeke on the Charlie Kirk Assassination  What drives an ordinary 22-year-old to pick up a rifle, engrave bizarre messages on bullet casings, and assassinate a political figure in broad daylight? Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke says the answer is rage — rage without outlet, rage without problem-solving skills, rage fueled by the toxic echo chambers of online radicalization. In this Hidden Killers Live segment, Dreeke breaks down how Robinson’s path to violence reflects a dangerous pattern sweeping the country. With social media replacing real human connection, young men are falling deeper into cycles of isolation, resentment, and fantasy violence. When life doesn’t go their way, when they feel “less than,” when no one teaches them to cope — rage becomes their only language. Dreeke warns that millions are sitting in that same headspace right now, feeling helpless but primed to lash out. He explains how the FBI has studied these pathways for years, and why healthy outlets — hobbies, strong relationships, physical activity, meaningful connection — aren’t just “nice to have.” They are lifelines that stop broken people from snapping. This isn’t just about Tyler Robinson. This is about the tinderbox America is sitting on today. And if we don’t address it, more violence is inevitable. #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #FBI #RobinDreeke #Radicalization #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #PoliticalViolence #SocialMedia #Anger 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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FBI Insider Reveals the Truth Behind Tyler Robinson’s Arrest in Charlie Kirk Assassination

FBI Insider Reveals the Truth Behind Tyler Robinson’s Arrest in Charlie Kirk Assassination  The nation is reeling after the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk — and the FBI has moved with lightning speed to arrest a suspect. Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, is now in custody, but the story is far from over. In this episode of Hidden Killers Live, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels to break down what happened behind the scenes — and why this arrest is unlike anything we’ve seen in recent years. Dreeke, who once led the FBI’s Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, shares his first reaction to the FBI’s response, calling it one of the most coordinated, high-tempo operations in memory. He explains how Robinson left a trail of mistakes, why his father’s devastating decision to turn him in is a rare but critical act, and what it all reveals about the broken psychology of lone-wolf assassins. But this isn’t just about one man. This is about how law enforcement, under extreme pressure, can either build public trust or destroy it. Dreeke pulls no punches as he contrasts this FBI operation with chaotic responses from the past — and explains why, for once, the system worked. This is the raw, unfiltered FBI insight you won’t hear anywhere else. #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #FBI #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #PoliticalViolence #Arrest #TrueCrime #LawEnforcement #BreakingNews 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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