Bryan Kohberger's Not So Perfect Planning Exposed-WEEK IN REVIEW

Donna Adelson Trial: Private Investigators Tarana Kahn & Eddie Varnes The Trial of Donna Adelson pressed forward today with testimony from two private investigators, Tarana Kahn and Eddie Varnes, who each offered critical insight into the defense’s strategy and the timeline of events surrounding the 2014 murder of law professor Dan Markel. Kahn and Varnes were brought in as part of the defense team’s efforts to reframe the investigation and sow doubt about the Adelson family’s alleged role in the murder-for-hire plot. Their testimony zeroed in on investigative procedure, evidence handling, and the reliability of witnesses who tied the Adelsons to the crime. Both investigators suggested there were gaps in how law enforcement gathered and interpreted information, raising questions about whether the narrative against Donna Adelson had been too narrowly focused from the start. But the prosecution was ready. They used cross-examination to underscore that while private investigators can surface alternative theories, they do not operate under the same legal standards or evidentiary safeguards as state investigators. Jurors watched as the credibility of these defense witnesses was tested in real time. Were they uncovering genuine blind spots in the case—or simply muddying the waters for Donna Adelson? What made this testimony particularly compelling is how it speaks to the broader defense playbook. Instead of outright denying the mountain of wiretaps and coded conversations implicating the Adelson family, the strategy appears aimed at creating just enough uncertainty that one or two jurors might hesitate. Kahn and Varnes are crucial to that approach, providing the “alternative story” Donna’s attorneys desperately need the jury to consider. This segment highlights the delicate dance between defense-hired experts and prosecutors determined to expose bias. With each exchange, jurors are left to decide: Are these investigators uncovering truths, or simply performing damage control for a family accused of orchestrating murder? 🏷 Hashtags #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #TrialCoverage #HiddenKillers #PrivateInvestigator #CourtroomDrama #MurderForHire #JusticeForDan #AdelsonTrial 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

2 Sep 21min

Barista’s Kohberger NIGHTMARE: “He Watched Me. He Knew My Shifts. Then He Said My Name.” Before Bryan Kohberger was arrested for the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, there were warning signs—quiet, subtle, and deeply chilling. In this true crime episode, we dive into a newly unsealed police report revealing one of the most unsettling pre-crime encounters yet: Kohberger’s obsessive behavior toward a local barista. She never wore a name tag. Never introduced herself. And yet, Kohberger said her name like he’d always known it. This wasn’t just a creepy moment—it was the final crack in a pattern she’d been noticing for weeks. Kohberger came in almost daily, often right before closing. He never made small talk with other baristas. He only spoke to her. He asked about her psychology program. Referenced things she hadn’t shared. And he seemed to know exactly when she’d be working. Then came the comment that confirmed everything. After bringing in a female friend and prompting her to guess where the barista was from, Kohberger turned and said, “See, I told you she was smart.” A joke? Maybe. Or a glimpse into something far more sinister. In hindsight, she was being watched. Studied. Tracked. This episode walks you through the entire encounter—from routine coffee orders to a terrifying realization—layered with psychological analysis and forensic context. If you want to understand the mind of Kohberger before the crimes, this is where the mask first slipped. Subscribe now for more firsthand accounts, behavioral breakdowns, and exclusive access to hidden red flags that went unnoticed until it was too late. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #KohbergerTrial #TrueCrimePodcast #StalkingBehavior #BaristaStory #PsychologicalProfiling #CrimeBeforeTheCrime 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

2 Sep 12min

Donna Adelson Trial: Legal Expert Richard Shagrin Testifies on Donna’s Words and Intent In the Trial of Donna Adelson, the defense called Richard Shagrin, a seasoned legal expert, to the stand. His role wasn’t to rehash facts, but to lend the jury a professional lens through which to interpret Donna’s words, actions, and state of mind in the aftermath of Dan Markel’s murder. Shagrin, a respected criminal defense attorney with decades of courtroom experience, carefully walked jurors through how conversations and recorded statements might be understood in context. His testimony sought to counter the prosecution’s framing of Donna’s remarks on wiretaps and jailhouse communications—remarks that prosecutors argue show her involvement in the conspiracy. By presenting Shagrin, the defense aimed to show that the same words could be seen not as coded admissions of guilt, but as ambiguous phrases open to interpretation. Why does this testimony matter? In a case built largely on circumstantial evidence and conversations, intent is everything. If jurors accept the prosecution’s interpretation, Donna is cast as the matriarch who helped orchestrate her former son-in-law’s murder. But if they believe Shagrin’s framing, those same words could look more like the ramblings of a distressed mother reacting under pressure. His testimony didn’t just provide expert commentary—it gave the jury permission to question whether the state’s reading of Donna’s statements is the only reasonable one. This clip captures Shagrin’s full courtroom appearance, where law, language, and perception collide. His testimony underscores how critical context is in determining guilt or innocence—and how the defense is fighting to keep doubt alive in one of Florida’s most closely watched trials.  #DonnaAdelsonTrial #RichardShagrin #LegalExpert #CourtroomTestimony #TrueCrime #DanMarkelCase #MurderForHire #DefenseWitness #AdelsonFamily #JusticeForDan 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

2 Sep 11min

Donna Adelson Trial: Digital Forensics Expert Breaks Down Donna & Charlie’s Call Records In this pivotal moment from the Trial of Donna Adelson, the defense introduced testimony from digital forensics expert Kelsey Guay, a former investigator with the Portland Police Bureau who has logged more than 400 hours of training in digital analysis, including 100 hours on cell-site location evidence. Her role was to take jurors deep into the world of call logs, data records, and phone analysis, giving the courtroom a technical yet critical perspective on Donna’s communications with her son, Charlie Adelson. The heart of her testimony revolved around Donna’s call patterns with Charlie, the son already convicted of orchestrating Dan Markel’s murder-for-hire. Prosecutors have long argued that suspicious timing and frequency of calls between mother and son reflect coordination, while the defense countered with Guay’s expert lens to suggest alternative explanations or reasonable doubt. Why does this testimony matter? Because in the absence of a smoking gun, the state leans heavily on circumstantial evidence—particularly Donna’s phone activity. Guay’s testimony potentially reshapes how jurors interpret that digital trail: were Donna’s calls a sign of conspiracy, or the normal communication of a worried mother deeply entangled in family stress? Her credentials lent weight to her analysis, but the cross-examination loomed large, pressing the question of whether forensics can truly capture intent. The result: a layered and technical testimony that left jurors with more to consider about the role Donna’s conversations with Charlie played in this tragic saga. This raw courtroom footage captures Guay’s testimony in full—watch closely as the digital breadcrumbs of the case are laid bare for the jury, piece by piece, in a trial where every call, text, and connection could sway the final verdict. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #DigitalForensics #CallRecords #CharlieAdelson #DanMarkelCase #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #ExpertWitness #MurderForHire #JusticeForDan 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

2 Sep 56min

Donna Adelson Trial: Judge Denies Motion for Acquittal, Case Moves Forward In a critical moment in the Trial of Donna Adelson, defense attorney Josh Zelman filed a motion for judgment of acquittal, arguing that prosecutors had failed to provide direct evidence linking Donna Adelson to the murder-for-hire plot that took the life of law professor Dan Markel. It was a bold move—one that, if granted, would have ended the trial immediately and cleared Donna of the charges. But Judge Stephen Everett was quick to shut that door, ruling that the state had provided enough evidence for a reasonable jury to consider. In courtroom terms, this was a decisive victory for the prosecution, ensuring the trial would move into the defense’s case rather than collapsing midstream. Why does this moment matter? Motions for acquittal are standard procedure, but they often signal the defense’s strategy and confidence in poking holes in the state’s case. The denial reinforces the fact that prosecutors have laid enough groundwork—through wiretaps, financial records, and family dynamics—to justify moving forward. For jurors, it underscores that the evidence, though circumstantial, is still strong enough to be weighed carefully. The clip captures the judge’s ruling in real time, marking a turning point in the trial. The defense may continue to argue that the evidence is too thin, but as of now, the jury will hear their side fully—and Donna Adelson will remain squarely in the hot seat as her fate hangs in the balance. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #DanMarkelCase #JudgeEverett #CourtroomDrama #TrueCrime #AdelsonFamily #MurderForHire #TrialUpdates #JusticeForDan #LegalDrama 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

2 Sep 10min

FBI Behavioral Expert Analyzes Donna Adelson’s “Bump” Reaction — The Moment It All Cracked What really happened during the infamous undercover “bump” that exposed Donna Adelson’s alleged involvement in the murder of Dan Markel? In this gripping breakdown, retired FBI Special Agent and behavioral expert Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski to analyze the red flags that lit up the moment Donna was confronted with a flyer implying someone knew everything—and her reaction was nothing short of chilling. She didn’t panic. She didn’t call her husband. She didn’t lawyer up. Twenty-two minutes later, she was on the phone with her son Charlie—controlled, calm, and calculated. That single call—and the abrupt stop in money flow to the alleged go-between—told investigators everything they needed to know. Robin explains how law enforcement uses “bumps” to trigger psychological reactions, and how Donna’s lack of one may have spoken louder than anything she could’ve said. This isn’t just courtroom evidence—it’s a behavioral autopsy of a moment that shattered the illusion of innocence. Was Donna already mentally prepared to be exposed? Did she know the walls were closing in? And why did everything suddenly stop the minute that flyer hit her lap? This segment lays the foundation for everything else to come—and you won’t look at Donna Adelson the same way again. Subscribe for more expert breakdowns, true crime deep dives, and exclusive interviews only on Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski. Hashtags: #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #FBIExpert #RobinDreeke #TrueCrime #BehavioralAnalysis #HiddenKillers #MurderTrial #FamilyCrime #CriminalPsychology 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

2 Sep 18min

Donna Adelson Trial: Family Friend Ron Gutterson Describes Donna as ‘Inconsolable’ In this sobering clip from the Trial of Donna Adelson, longtime family friend Ron Gutterson takes the stand as a key defense witness. His testimony deepens the emotional landscape of the case by portraying Donna not as a calculated mastermind, but as a devastated mother reacting to tragedy. Gutterson’s words paint a vivid picture: he called Donna “inconsolable” following her son Charlie's conviction—a reaction he described as “off the wall,” in line with how most parents might respond to such crushing news. This humanizing testimony helps shape the defense’s narrative, supporting their claim that Donna’s subsequent actions were driven by grief, not guilt. He also called Harvey and Donna a “very loving couple,” reaffirming the family-focused, emotionally fracturing environment around her. The Vietnam trip—even though booked one‑way—was described by Gutterson as a temporary escape to clear one’s mind, not an attempt to flee justice. Yet under cross‑examination by the prosecution, he admitted that Donna might have had second thoughts if a warrant had been active. This nuanced back‑and‑forth introduces a layer of complexity, raising questions about intent and context. This courtroom moment underscores the defense’s strategy: evoke empathy, stress grief, and cast suspicion on the prosecution’s “flee narrative.” It's a powerful, emotional pivot that may resonate with jurors beyond the cold logic of evidence. Watch this video to catch Gutterson’s full testimony—see firsthand how emotional testimony and factual precision intersect in a high-stakes true-crime trial.  #DonnaAdelsonTrial #RonGutterson #TrueCrime #CourtroomTestimony #DanMarkelCase #DefenseWitness #FamilyDrama #EmotionalTestimony #VietnamTrip #LegalStrategy 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

2 Sep 11min

Big Breakdown - How Bryan Kohberger Continues To Crumble In Prison EXPOSED Bryan Kohberger is cracking under the weight of his own alleged crimes. In this Big Breakdown, we’re diving deep into the psychological unraveling of the man at the center of one of the most disturbing murder cases in recent memory—the brutal killings of four University of Idaho students. Since his arrest, Kohberger has tried to project calmness and control, but insiders suggest that behind bars, his behavior is anything but composed. From obsessive complaints about jail conditions to alleged attempts to manipulate prison staff and control his environment, what we’re seeing now is a complete collapse of the persona he once projected. In this episode, we expose new details about Kohberger’s current mental state, daily behavior, and what experts are calling signs of deep psychological stress and possible deterioration. With insight from retired FBI agents, legal analysts, and forensic psychologists, we’re pulling back the curtain on what life is really like for Kohberger inside jail walls—and how these developments might affect his upcoming trial. Is Kohberger just trying to exert control the only way he can? Or are we witnessing the genuine psychological breakdown of an accused killer who’s no longer able to maintain the mask? Don’t miss this eye-opening analysis that goes beyond the headlines to break down how a criminology student became the subject of a criminal investigation—and how the pressure may finally be breaking him. Subscribe for more true crime updates, expert commentary, and exclusive trial coverage from Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #TrueCrimePodcast #CriminalPsychology #KohbergerPrison #UniversityOfIdaho #ForensicAnalysis #FBIProfiling #TonyBrueski #HiddenKillersPodcast 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

2 Sep 59min