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Cover-Up Exposed: How Sandra Birchmore’s Murder Was Hidden for Years Why was Sandra Birchmore’s death initially ruled a suicide when the evidence showed otherwise? This segment dives into the mechanics of cover-up: how law enforcement manipulated a medical examiner, how civil lawsuits forced the feds to step in, and why internal oversight often fails when the accused are wearing badges. The hosts and Bob Motta unpack the culture of small-town connections — where cops, medical examiners, and local officials all rub elbows, making accountability nearly impossible. They also compare the Birchmore case to other examples of investigative collapse, showing how civil litigation has become one of the only ways to force the truth into the open. This is where the story moves beyond one victim. It’s about a system designed to protect itself, and the families forced to fight for justice against overwhelming odds. Hashtags:  #SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #PoliceCorruption #CoverUp #MedicalExaminer #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForSandra #HiddenKillers #AbuseOfPower #DarkPsychology 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

24 Sep 20min

Bob Motta Breaks Down The Sandra Birchmore Case: Groomed by a Cop, Silenced Forever Sandra Birchmore’s story is one of betrayal at every level. A bright young woman who entered the Canton, MA police explorer program at 14, she was groomed for years by officer Matthew Farwell — a man twice her age and sworn to protect the community. By 23, she was pregnant and hopeful about her future. Weeks later, she was found dead. Initially ruled a suicide, her death is now the centerpiece of a federal murder case. Farwell faces charges not only for Sandra’s exploitation but for strangling her and staging the scene. Even worse, he wasn’t the only one. Other officers have since been forced out, stripped of certification, or implicated in the pattern of abuse. This segment examines how grooming works, how predators exploit positions of authority, and why parents and communities often miss the red flags. It’s an entry point into a larger story of power abused, trust betrayed, and a system that looked the other way for too long. Hashtags:  #SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #PoliceCorruption #TrueCrimePodcast #Grooming #JusticeForSandra #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeCommunity #AbuseOfPower #DarkPsychology 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

24 Sep 20min

Chad Daybell’s Ghost Stories & Rick Astley Obsession from Prison Chad Daybell’s sixth prison letter takes his delusions to a whole new level. From his time as a cemetery caretaker to supposed ghostly companions who “helped” him do his job, Daybell paints a picture of himself as a spiritual figure living in two worlds. He even ties in pop music, dedicating Rick Astley songs to his spectral “friends.” The hosts rip into the absurdity while also highlighting the darker undertones: Daybell genuinely believed he was chosen, guided by spirits, and immune to accountability. His narrative is peppered with supernatural claims that blur the line between self-delusion and manipulation. There’s humor here too — karaoke, mortuary stories, and the kind of banter that keeps this heavy material digestible. But underneath it all is the chilling reminder that Daybell’s warped worldview directly contributed to horrific real-world consequences. Hashtags:  #ChadDaybell #PrisonLetters #GhostStories #CultCrimes #RickAstley #IdahoMurders #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeCommunity #ParanormalClaims #DarkPsychology 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

24 Sep 33min

The Near-Death Fantasies of Chad Daybell: A Cult Leader’s Mind Chad Daybell’s prison letter #5 dives headfirst into his so-called near-death experiences, and the results are as disturbing as they are absurd. From claiming he “died” four times to describing heaven with the soundtrack of Van Halen’s Jump, Daybell’s words show the twisted belief system he used to justify his crimes. The hosts break down each claim, exposing how Daybell recasts traumatic events as supernatural confirmation of his “prophetic” status. They also unpack the psychology of why he frames himself as chosen, and how he warps basic LDS doctrine into a personal mythology. At its core, this isn’t just a man telling tall tales — it’s a manipulator creating a story he hopes will excuse the inexcusable. With humor, skepticism, and sharp analysis, the conversation pulls apart the contradictions. Daybell insists that God kept sparing him for a higher purpose — but the hosts point out that maybe, just maybe, the universe was trying to get rid of him before things turned darker. Hashtags:  #ChadDaybell #PrisonLetters #NearDeathExperience #CultCrimes #IdahoMurders #VanHalen #TrueCrimePodcast #LoriVallow #DarkPsychology #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

24 Sep 15min

NEW Chad Daybell Prison Letters EXPOSED: Rick Astley, Rapture & Delusion! What do Rick Astley, the rapture, and Chad Daybell have in common? Apparently, far too much. This segment kicks off with the surreal opening to Chad Daybell’s prison letters — where dark humor collides with chilling reality. Before we even get into the depths of his bizarre claims, we’re already met with a strange mix of pop culture references and warped religious spin. Daybell insists that his beliefs were twisted at trial, painting himself as a misunderstood prophet instead of the manipulator he truly was. The hosts set the stage by pulling apart his narrative, highlighting the contradictions and pointing out how his story never quite holds up under scrutiny. This is the opening salvo of the prison writings — a look at how Daybell wants the world to see him, versus how his words reveal the truth. It’s an entry point filled with irony, sarcasm, and a sense of foreboding. Because if this is how Chad chooses to begin, you know what comes next is going to be even more unhinged. Hashtags:  #ChadDaybell #PrisonLetters #TrueCrimePodcast #CultCrimes #RickAstley #IdahoMurders #LoriVallow #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeCommunity #DarkPsychology 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

24 Sep 13min

Chad Daybell’s Prison Letters + Sandra Birchmore’s Murder: The Complete Breakdown This episode combines two disturbing true crime arcs into one sweeping discussion. First, the bizarre and delusional prison letters of Chad Daybell — filled with near-death fantasies, ghostly companions, and a warped theology he used to justify unspeakable acts. With humor and sharp analysis, the hosts dismantle his narrative and expose how Daybell’s self-image as a prophet masks deep dysfunction and danger. The second half pivots into the Sandra Birchmore case, one of the most disturbing examples of police abuse and systemic cover-up in recent memory. Groomed by Officer Matthew Farwell from the age of 14, Sandra was later found dead in a staged suicide. Her death, and the investigation that followed, revealed not only Farwell’s betrayal but a network of corruption within local law enforcement that looked the other way for years. With Bob Motta joining in, the conversation spans delusion, grooming, corruption, and the human cost of unchecked authority. It’s a double case study in power abused and justice delayed. Hashtags:  #ChadDaybell #SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #TrueCrimePodcast #PoliceCorruption #CultCrimes #JusticeForSandra #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeCommunity #DarkPsychology 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

24 Sep 2h 2min

Wendy Adelson’s Fate: Pawn, Accomplice, or Something Worse? The final cut pulls all the threads together. The hosts debate Jeff’s credibility as one of the strongest witnesses against Wendy—someone with no motive to lie, who came across as clear, consistent, and believable. His testimony doesn’t just implicate Charlie and Donna; it shines an uncomfortable light on Wendy herself. The discussion ranges from Donna’s iron-grip control (compared to Marie Barone from Everybody Loves Raymond) to audience comments about whether Wendy deserves sympathy or condemnation. Was she simply a pawn in her family’s manipulations, or a willing participant who chose convenience over morality? The segment blends serious analysis with lighthearted banter, including side riffs about dogs, carpet cleaning, and family dysfunction. It’s the classic Hidden Killers mix—dark true crime insights cut with gallows humor and cultural comparisons that make the case even more surreal. This closer makes clear: whatever the future holds for Wendy Adelson, Jeff Lacasse’s testimony will remain one of the biggest turning points in the entire saga. Hashtags:  #WendyAdelson #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #DanMarkel #JeffLacasse #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #FamilyControl #MurderTrial 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

24 Sep 12min

BIG BREAKDOWN - Bryan Kohberger's Pathetic INSECURITIES Exposed New revelations are pulling back the curtain on Bryan Kohberger’s life immediately after the Idaho student murders, and they raise disturbing questions about how this case may be understood. The night after the killings, Kohberger’s mother sent him a news article detailing the horrific injuries of victim Zana Kernodle — including bruises that showed she fought back. Was it a mother simply sharing a local crime story with her son? Or, knowing what we know now, was there something darker in the tone of those conversations? Investigators and analysts are asking whether Kohberger and his mother spoke in coded ways about the crimes, with his obsession shifting between gruesome details and a “sweet girl at the coffee shop” — eerily similar to the barista he allegedly made uncomfortable by stalking her. But that’s not all. Newly released images from Kohberger’s apartment offer a rare look inside his private world. Far from the clutter of a normal graduate student, his space was stripped down to bare walls, minimal belongings, and an almost sterile environment. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to break down what that could mean: Was it evidence of a personality detached from normal human connection, or a deliberate “scrubbing” to hide traces of blood and evidence — just like how investigators said he dismantled his car after the murders? Perhaps most startling: investigators discovered a prescription in his apartment for levothyroxine, a thyroid medication. While commonly used and safe for millions, in the context of Kohberger’s other self-reported conditions — autism spectrum, OCD, ADHD, ARFID — it raises questions about whether he was properly medicated, mismedicated, or even taking it at all. Could untreated or poorly managed health conditions have fed into his volatile state of mind? From his mother’s unsettling messages to the sterile emptiness of his apartment, each new detail deepens the puzzle of Bryan Kohberger. Was this careful planning, psychological unraveling, or both? Subscribe to Hidden Killers for the latest unfiltered true crime analysis and let us know your take in the comments. Hashtags #BryanKohberger #Idaho4 #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #KohbergerTrial #MoscowMurders #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrimeCommunity #KohbergerEvidence #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

24 Sep 42min