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Prison Life is Breaking Bryan Kohberger — Full Psychological Analysis Prison isn’t built for fragile egos. And Bryan Kohberger — the man convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students — is already proving that point. From the moment he entered Idaho’s maximum-security facility, Kohberger began unraveling. His letters and complaints are almost surreal: begging for different vegan meals, obsessing over food portions, writing about harassment through the vents, and demanding to be moved out of J-Block. The man who once portrayed himself as a master of criminal behavior now spends his days panicking about tuna casserole and verbal taunts. But prison only magnifies what was already broken. Long before his arrest, Kohberger showed patterns that reveal a fractured psyche. Obsessive porn searches focused on unconscious victims. Compulsive late-night drives that were really about peeping into windows. An inflated ego paired with deep social awkwardness. And a dependence on his parents so strong he called them daily, always “mother” and “father.” In this full analysis, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to explore the psychology of Bryan Kohberger in and out of prison. Why does humiliation trigger collapse in narcissists? Why do obsessive minds cling to the smallest details — food trays, daily routines — as survival mechanisms? And how do killers like Kohberger compare to others who unraveled in isolation? This isn’t just about one inmate’s complaints. It’s a study in how prison strips away illusion, exposing the broken mind beneath. Kohberger may have believed he was smarter than everyone else, but behind bars, his ego is cracking — and the fragments reveal a man whose mind was never whole to begin with. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #KohbergerPrison #MoscowMurders #Idaho4 #ShavaunScott #KohbergerPsychology #PrisonMind #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

5 Sep 25min

Donna Adelson’s High-Stakes Loyalty: Scripts, Cover-Ups & Prison Future What happens when enmeshment doesn’t just ruin relationships—but pulls a family into crime? In this segment, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dive into the Adelsons’ darkest dynamics, where loyalty has crossed into cover-ups, scripts, and manipulation. We explore why some family members are willing to risk everything, even prison, to protect the family unit. Why does one sibling cross the line into criminality while another refuses? And how did Donna Adelson allegedly turn manipulation into a lifestyle—writing scripts for testimony, bribing with promises of money, pianos, and veneers, and pulling strings even behind bars? Shavaun breaks down the psychology of narcissistic control, where scripting family members and dictating their roles becomes second nature. This control, she explains, doesn’t stop at the prison gates. Donna may continue to build “family” on the inside, manipulating vulnerable women the same way she controlled her children. The conversation also looks at how juries perceive this kind of toxic family loyalty: is it recognizable to outsiders, or does it take expert framing to expose just how abnormal it is? Finally, we ask the chilling question: what does Donna Adelson’s future look like behind bars? Will she deteriorate, or reinvent herself as the same manipulator she always was? Hashtags: #AdelsonTrial #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #EnmeshedFamilies #CourtroomDrama #PsychologyOfCrime #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

5 Sep 11min

Donna Adelson Trial — Georgia Cappleman’s Closing Argument: “Follow the Evidence, Find Her Guilty” Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman delivered a forceful summation urging jurors to “follow the evidence” and convict Donna Adelson for orchestrating the 2014 murder-for-hire of law professor Dan Markel. Cappleman framed motive around a yearslong push to move Wendi Adelson and the children to South Florida, arguing Donna treated relocation as non-negotiable—and when the courts wouldn’t deliver, the family turned to crime. She walked through the state’s through-line: bitter post-divorce conflict, suggestive language in calls and texts, coordinated timing across communications, and money the prosecution says flowed through Charlie Adelson to the hitmen. Cappleman hammered credibility and common sense: “Innocent people do not talk in code.” Jurors were asked to weigh phrasing and timing across messages they saw during the trial—evidence the state says shows Donna as the matriarch who helped plan and fund the hit via Charlie (already convicted). The prosecution emphasized how these discrete pieces interlock: motive (control and relocation), method (coordination through family channels), and meaning (language and timing that, in the state’s view, reveal intent). Visually, Cappleman kept the jury anchored with clear, memorable beats, using attention-grabbing demonstratives before returning to the timeline and exhibits. Her point, she argued, wasn’t flair; it was to keep jurors focused on how each exhibit supports the next—calls setting up meetings, messages lining up with cash movement, and the broader context of a family dispute that prosecutors say escalated past the boundaries of the law. She closed by centering Dan Markel as a devoted father and asked jurors to render a verdict that does justice. The state’s message: when legal avenues failed, Donna Adelson allegedly chose a criminal solution—and the totality of the evidence proves it beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense has countered that Donna is a “meddler, not a murderer,” arguing there’s no direct link between her and the trigger. Cappleman told jurors they don’t need a smoking gun when the pattern itself is unmistakable. Why this clip matters: It’s the state’s road map in one sitting—motive, method, and meaning distilled into a narrative the jury will carry into deliberations. If jurors see the pattern Cappleman describes, the prosecution gets its conviction. If they see gaps, the defense’s refrain may resonate instead. #hashtags #DonnaAdelsonTrial #GeorgiaCappleman #DanMarkel #ClosingArguments #TrueCrime #Courtroom #MurderForHire #Tallahassee #LegalAnalysis #JuryDeliberations 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

4 Sep 2h 29min

Big Breakdown - Kohberger Is Cracking In Prison! Here's The Latest! The cracks are showing—and they’re getting wider. In this Big Breakdown, we explore the unraveling of Bryan Kohberger, the accused killer in the Idaho student murders, as his mental state continues to decline behind bars. From the outside, Kohberger once appeared calculating, academic, and composed. But inside the jail, his behavior tells a very different story. Sources close to the case are reporting that Kohberger is becoming increasingly agitated, obsessive, and difficult to manage. He’s reportedly filed countless grievances, expressed paranoia, and struggles to adapt to even the most basic aspects of jail life. So what does this tell us? Is Kohberger cracking under pressure? Is this behavior part of a long-game legal strategy—or is this the real man emerging when control is stripped away? In this episode, Tony Brueski and experts in forensic psychology, criminology, and law enforcement break down what this erratic behavior might mean. We dig into how his mental state could impact his trial, jury perception, and defense narrative. And we ask: if he’s this unhinged behind bars, what does that say about his state of mind before the murders? Get ready for a psychological deep dive and a sharp look at the realities of incarceration when the alleged killer is no longer the one holding the clipboard—but the one in the jumpsuit. Hit play for smart, investigative commentary that gets straight to the point. #BryanKohberger #TrueCrimePodcast #PrisonBehavior #IdahoStudentMurders #ForensicPsychology #CriminalMinds #TonyBrueski #HiddenKillersPodcast #CriminalJustice #KohbergerTrial 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

4 Sep 39min

FBI Behavioral Analyst Breaks Down Donna Adelson’s Courtroom Narcissism Donna Adelson’s courtroom behavior isn’t just bizarre—it’s damning. In this eye-opening segment, former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski to break down the narcissistic theatrics we’re seeing in real time as Donna attempts to control the narrative... and fails. We’re talking about fake tears, strategic fatigue, and performative eye rolls that jurors cannot ignore. Robin explains how narcissists weaponize emotion, and why Donna’s body language is exposing more than her defense ever intended. What does it mean when a woman accused of murder shows more rage at embarrassment than guilt? Why does she go blank-faced when her authority is challenged—and laser-focused when family testifies? This isn’t a trial. It’s a behavioral unraveling. And it’s being documented second by second for a jury that’s watching her every move. This segment is your backstage pass to the psychological breakdown of a woman who can’t stand being exposed—and may have just sealed her fate by trying to act through it. Exclusive expert insight only on Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski. Hashtags: #DonnaAdelson #CourtroomBehavior #FBIExpert #RobinDreeke #Narcissism #HiddenKillers #TrialAnalysis #TrueCrimeToday #BodyLanguage #JurorWatch 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

4 Sep 14min

The impact of enmeshed families doesn’t end in childhood—it follows people into every adult relationship. In this segment, Tony Brueski, Stacy, Todd, and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explore how toxic loyalty and control spill into marriages, friendships, and self-identity. From mandatory Sunday dinners to overbearing in-laws, the conversation highlights how enmeshed families suffocate independence—even decades later. Stacy shares her own jaw-dropping story about an ex-mother-in-law who tried to control everything, from prom night to medical crises, underscoring how deeply this pattern runs. Shavaun explains how parents like Donna Adelson can live “inside” a child’s head, influencing every decision—even when physically absent. For many, the control doesn’t fade until the parent dies, leaving a strange combination of grief and freedom. Some adult children even describe it as a physical weight being lifted the day the controlling parent is buried. We explore how these dynamics breed anxiety, depression, and identity confusion. People raised in such homes often replicate the cycle, marrying partners who resemble the controlling parent, chasing the same dysfunctional approval, or reliving unresolved trauma. This discussion shows how enmeshment can feel like a cult on a micro level: unquestioned authority, alternate reality, roles assigned to each family member, and loyalty above all else. It’s a chilling framework that helps explain why certain families, like the Adelsons, cross moral and legal boundaries. Hashtags: #AdelsonTrial #DonnaAdelson #FamilyTrauma #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #DanMarkel #EnmeshedFamilies #PsychologyOfCrime #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

4 Sep 10min

Donna Adelson's Scapegoats & Loyalty: Why Wendy Adelson Didn't Push Back Why do some kids push back against toxic parents while others surrender completely? In this segment, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dig into how loyalty is conditioned inside enmeshed families—and why dissent is often crushed early. We explore how toddlers quickly learn not to challenge a domineering parent, fearing hysterical or angry reactions. This early conditioning often leads to adult children who never stand up to mom or dad—even when it destroys their independence. In families like the Adelsons, it creates stark roles: the golden child who exists to comfort and protect, and the scapegoat who rebels and gets cast out. The conversation also turns to Wendy Adelson. Did she ever see her mother’s control as unhealthy, or was it always disguised as “love”? Now, under the glare of testimony, has Wendy finally begun to reflect on what her family dynamic really was? Shavaun explains how fear of losing a parent’s love—or losing one’s place in the family—becomes more powerful than logic. Even when adult children suspect things aren’t right, they rationalize and keep quiet. Meanwhile, the family system thrives on control and conformity. This discussion highlights how “tight-knit” can be a dangerous illusion—and how the psychology of loyalty explains why some families will cross shocking lines of morality to protect their own. Hashtags: #AdelsonTrial #WendyAdelson #FamilyDynamics #ShavaunScott #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #DanMarkel #DonnaAdelson #Enmeshment #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

4 Sep 12min

Bryan Kohberger’s Broken Brain: Control, Family & Obsession The story of Bryan Kohberger isn’t just about four lives stolen in Moscow, Idaho. It’s also about a lifetime of obsessions, failures, and fractured psychology that built the man accused of those crimes. From his teenage years, Kohberger described himself as numb, detached, incapable of empathy. He filled journals and online posts with accounts of feeling unreal, seeing the world through “visual snow,” and struggling to connect with anyone. As he grew older, those feelings didn’t fade — they hardened into obsessions. Nightly “stargazing” drives were really peeping expeditions. Porn searches zeroed in on unconscious women, rape, and voyeurism. Power and control weren’t just fantasies — they became the only way his brain seemed to process intimacy. At the same time, Kohberger never cut the cord with his parents. Friends recall him referring to them, even as an adult, as “mother” and “father,” calling daily, relying on them for stability he couldn’t generate for himself. Experts say this dependence highlights fragility: a man desperate for grounding, yet incapable of independence. So what drove him? Was his criminology research an academic pursuit, or a desperate attempt to decode himself? Did his failures in relationships, in confidence, in basic human connection funnel him toward darker outlets? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to dissect Kohberger’s “broken brain” — the obsessions, the dependence, the fragile ego that demanded dominance but never found identity. This is a psychological autopsy of a man who could never quite find himself — and instead tried to build power by taking everything from others. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #KohbergerPsychology #MoscowMurders #Idaho4 #ShavaunScott #KohbergerBrokenBrain #TrueCrimePodcast #KohbergerFamily​ 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

4 Sep 25min