Laken Snelling & The Narcissism Epidemic: When Image Outranks Empathy

Laken Snelling & The Narcissism Epidemic: When Image Outranks Empathy

Laken Snelling & The Narcissism Epidemic: When Image Outranks Empathy

Quick legal note up top: Laken Snelling has pleaded not guilty. A preliminary autopsy was inconclusive with further testing pending. There is no homicide charge at this time. She waived her preliminary hearing, and the case is now with a grand jury. Those facts stand while we talk about culture.

Tonight’s episode isn’t a debate over statutes—it’s a post-mortem on the air a lot of young women are breathing. The filings outline a sequence after birth—wrap, place, clean—and investigators say they found deleted photos reportedly taken during labor along with searches about a concealed pregnancy. There’s also a statement to medical staff about seeing movement and hearing a “whimper”—not a medical finding, but a detail in the documents that changed the temperature of the room the moment people read it. What ties those beats together isn’t politics; it’s image management. We dig into how a narcissism epidemic—not clinical labels, but learned habits—trains an image-first reflex: protect the brand, keep the feed clean, make the optics unbreakable, even when reality is doing the opposite.


We’re not shaming grooming; we’re interrogating curation as morality. Why does “looking composed” in court hit like a symbol in a case where concealment is central to the filings? What does it mean when the best-practiced skill in a crisis is deletion, not disclosure? We walk through the verified spine (birth → concealment → court) and explain, in plain English, how algorithmic reward systems push visibility without vulnerability—and how that can harden into callousness when the stakes are human.

No speculation, no graphic detail, and no shortcuts around the legal guardrails. If new lab results or grand jury actions change the record, we’ll update. But the cultural takeaway is already here: if you train kids to value the avatar over the actual, don’t be surprised when the avatar wins. The fix isn’t a slogan; it’s formation. Train empathy like a skill. Choose the human, not the brand.


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Laken Snelling, Laken Snelling case, Lexington Kentucky case, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, concealing birth of an infant, preliminary autopsy inconclusive, grand jury Kentucky, deleted photos per filings, “whimper” per filings, narcissism epidemic, vanity culture, makeup as mask, image over empathy, algorithm culture, crisis management vs compassion, Tony Brueski Hidden Killers

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Brian Walshe Trial: Why Even a ‘Dirty Cop’ Can’t Save You From Your Own Google Searches

Brian Walshe Trial: Why Even a ‘Dirty Cop’ Can’t Save You From Your Own Google Searches

Brian Walshe Trial: Why Even a ‘Dirty Cop’ Can’t Save You From Your Own Google Searches As the October 20th trial date approaches, the case against Brian Walshe—the Massachusetts father accused of murdering and dismembering his wife, Ana Walshe—has become one of the most closely watched legal battles in the state. And it’s not just the shocking allegations at stake. The defense is trying to pull the shadow of another high‑profile case—the Karen Read investigation—straight into this courtroom. In this episode, we break down how Walshe’s attorneys are arguing that Norfolk County is too tainted for a fair trial. They’re pointing to the now‑famous misconduct of former State Trooper Michael Proctor, who was removed from the Read case after crude, biased texts surfaced. Their message to the court: if the system was “dirty” there, it can’t be trusted here. But prosecutors say the Walshe case stands on its own—and the evidence they’re about to put in front of a jury may prove it. We examine the digital footprint investigators say Brian Walshe left in the hours and days after Ana disappeared: chilling Google searches about body disposal, decomposition, and whether you can be charged without a body. We look at the physical evidence pulled from a Swampscott dumpster—items prosecutors say carry Ana’s DNA, including a rug, jewelry, and a watch photographed on her wrist just hours before she vanished. This is where modern crime meets modern accountability: when your own clicks, purchases, and discarded objects become the star witnesses against you. In this episode, we unpack why the defense’s “crooked cop” strategy may falter in the face of independent, forensic evidence—and what this case tells us about how juries weigh misconduct claims against hard data. #BrianWalshe #AnaWalshe #KarenRead #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #DigitalForensics #LegalStrategy #CrimeAndJustice #HiddenKillers #CourtroomDrama 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

3 Okt 16min

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3 Okt 1h 52min

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“Do You Think I Killed Her?” Sam Goldberg’s Haunting Words About Ellen Greenberg

“Do You Think I Killed Her?” Sam Goldberg’s Haunting Words About Ellen Greenberg What happens when the system doesn’t just fail you — it rewrites the story entirely? In this emotionally raw and deeply insightful episode of Hidden Killers Live, host Tony Brueski is joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to discuss the most disturbing layer of the Ellen Greenberg case: the aftermath. After Ellen was found with 20 stab wounds — including 10 to the back of her neck — the medical examiner originally ruled her death a homicide. But that ruling was quietly reversed after a meeting with police. No new evidence. No second autopsy. Just a narrative pivot that reshaped everything. And because it was ruled a suicide, the apartment wasn’t preserved. It was cleaned. Her devices were removed by her fiancé’s uncle. Chain of custody was destroyed. Crime scene photos were incomplete. And the investigation? Essentially shut down. In this segment, we explore the psychological impact of institutional betrayal — not just on Ellen’s family, but on every family forced to accept a story that doesn’t make sense. We also dig into: Why families are often shamed into silence when they challenge suicide rulings What it means when someone close to the victim — like a fiancé — shows no visible grief or curiosity How mental health labels like “anxious” are weaponized to close cases And whether emotional closure is still possible when legal justice never comes Ellen Greenberg’s case isn’t just a forensic failure — it’s a psychological one. And if this is what happens when families ask questions, what does that say about how we treat grief, truth, and the dead? Sam Goldberg, Ellen Greenberg’s fiancé at the time of her death, has never been charged with any crime in connection to this case. He has consistently maintained that Ellen’s death was a suicide. All individuals mentioned in this segment are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. 🧵 Hashtags #EllenGreenberg #HiddenKillersLive #ShavaunScott #DeathInApartment603 #InstitutionalFailure #CrimeSceneCoverup #JusticeForEllen #MentalHealth #GriefPsychology #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

2 Okt 23min

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From Teacher to Tragedy: Breaking Down Ellen Greenberg’s Mental State | Psych Expert Weighs In Was Ellen Greenberg’s death the result of a private mental health spiral — or a sign of something far more sinister?  In this deeply psychological episode of Hidden Killers Live, we’re joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to explore the emotional and behavioral profile of Ellen Greenberg as portrayed in the new Hulu documentary Death in Apartment 603. We begin not with the crime scene — but with the person. Ellen was a 27-year-old first-grade teacher, beloved by her students and deeply connected to her family and friends. She was newly engaged. Planning a wedding. Dreaming of a family. So how did we go from that… to 20 stab wounds and a suicide ruling? In this episode, we walk through three major psychological layers of the case: 🔹 Ellen’s emotional withdrawal — When she started pulling back from friends and stopped wearing her engagement ring, was it anxiety, relationship strain… or something more dangerous? 🔹 The medical record — Ellen had seen a psychiatrist three times and was prescribed Klonopin and Ambien. But she never disclosed suicidal thoughts. In fact, her doctor noted that she smiled when talking about her fiancé. So how did that turn into the primary justification for a suicide ruling? 🔹 The body tells a different story — Ellen had 20 stab wounds, including 10 to the back of her neck, and bruises in various stages of healing. We ask: what does that kind of physical trauma suggest psychologically — especially in a case with no note, no history of self-harm, and no pattern of detachment? Together with Shavaun, we try to answer one central question: Does this case look anything like suicide — or have we all been forced to believe something that simply doesn’t make psychological sense? Sam Goldberg, Ellen Greenberg’s fiancé at the time of her death, has never been charged with any crime in connection to this case. He has consistently maintained that Ellen’s death was a suicide. All individuals mentioned in this segment are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. 🧵 Hashtags #EllenGreenberg #PsychologicalAnalysis #HiddenKillersLive #DeathInApartment603 #ShavaunScott #TrueCrime #MentalHealth #SuicideOrHomicide #JusticeForEllen #TrueCrimePsychology 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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Charlie Kirk Assassination: The Texts, the Note, and the Rooftop Shot – Full Timeline of Tyler Robinson & Lance Twiggs

Charlie Kirk Assassination: The Texts, the Note, and the Rooftop Shot – Full Timeline of Tyler Robinson & Lance Twiggs Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on the rooftop of a Utah college campus in broad daylight. The suspect? A 22-year-old man named Tyler Robinson, now facing a possible death sentence. But the case isn’t just about a single shot—it’s about a pattern. A digital trail. And a chilling note hidden under a keyboard. In this full, fact-driven breakdown, we walk you through every moment of the case—from the alleged planning stage and Discord chats to the rooftop surveillance footage, the bolt-action rifle found in the woods, and the DNA forensics prosecutors say tie it all together. We dive into the text message confession allegedly sent to Robinson’s romantic partner and roommate, identified by media as Lance Twiggs. In those messages, prosecutors say Robinson admits to the crime, talks about deleting evidence, and even explains the strange engravings found on the bullets. Then there's the note—handwritten and left under his keyboard—that reads: “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.” From law enforcement’s search of the townhouse to the sudden disappearance of Twiggs (now reportedly in protective custody), we explore every confirmed fact in this timeline-based deep dive. We also explain what the current court filings say, what the charges mean—including multiple felonies and enhancements—and what to expect in the months ahead as Robinson’s team prepares for a capital defense. No speculation. No spin. Just a clear, grounded walkthrough of a politically charged case with national implications. Subscribe for more true crime breakdowns, expert interviews, and in-depth coverage of today’s most disturbing cases. 🔖 Hashtags #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #LanceTwiggs #TrueCrime #Assassination #UtahCrime #PoliticalViolence #CrimeScene #CourtDocuments #DeathPenaltyCase 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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Ellen Greenberg Case: The Most Botched Crime Scene Cover-Up You’ve Never Heard Of

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Ellen Greenberg Case: The Most Botched Crime Scene Cover-Up You’ve Never Heard Of What if the crime scene was already erased… before police ever began investigating? In this segment of Hidden Killers Live, we dig deep into the moments that should have triggered a full-blown homicide investigation in the death of Ellen Greenberg — but instead, signaled something very different: silence, shortcuts, and possibly, cover-up. We examine Sam Goldberg’s behavior, as witnessed by a building staffer who saw him pacing the hallway, visibly agitated, shouting that he was going to "knock the f---ing door down." And then, we look at what happened after Ellen was pronounced dead — when the police labeled it suicide on scene, and the apartment was released, not preserved. By the very next day, professional crime scene cleaners were scrubbing the apartment. Items were moved. Dishes were run through the dishwasher. And then, a man who wasn’t even related to Ellen — her fiancé’s uncle — was allowed inside to remove her electronic devices, including laptops and phones, before any forensic work was done. That uncle? A politically connected Philadelphia attorney. From there, it only gets more troubling:  • Devices were returned days later, with no clear chain of custody.  • The original homicide ruling by the medical examiner was reversed — without new forensic evidence.  • Police later cited mental health issues, based on statements from the same person who discovered her. And years later? That same person reportedly never questioned the suicide ruling and told others, “That’s just what it was.” This isn’t just bad policing. This is what it looks like when a homicide becomes a narrative control exercise. And the closer you look, the worse it gets. Was this a cover-up? Or was it a case of every system doing the wrong thing at the worst possible time? Let’s break it down. Sam Goldberg, Ellen Greenberg’s fiancé at the time of her death, has never been charged with any crime in connection to this case. He has consistently maintained that Ellen’s death was a suicide. All individuals mentioned in this segment are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. 🧵 Hashtags #EllenGreenberg #CrimeSceneCoverup #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersLive #JusticeForEllen #CrimeSceneFailure #HuluDoc #HomicideInvestigation #DigitalEvidence #ChainOfCustody 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 Okt 19min

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Ellen Greenberg Didn’t Kill Herself — And This Hulu Doc Proves It

Ellen Greenberg Didn’t Kill Herself — And This Hulu Doc Proves It She was 27. A beloved teacher. Engaged. Planning a future. And then, she was found on the kitchen floor with 20 stab wounds — including 10 in her back and neck — and a knife buried in her chest. The official ruling? Suicide. Now, more than a decade later, the new Hulu docuseries Death in Apartment 603 is turning that narrative inside out. And in this episode of Hidden Killers Live, we’re breaking down exactly what it reveals — and why this case is unraveling in real time. The evidence? It’s brutal, graphic, and impossible to ignore. We’ve got a 911 call where the fiancé preemptively blames Ellen before attempting CPR. A crime scene that was released and professionally cleaned within hours. Devices removed by a politically connected family member. And a death that was originally ruled a homicide by the medical examiner — until police pressured it into becoming a suicide. This isn’t just about what happened in that apartment. It’s about what happened after — how institutions failed, how truth got rewritten, and how a grieving family has spent 14 years screaming into a system that refused to listen. In this segment, we’re not just reacting to the doc — we’re pulling the threads that were buried for years. We’re laying out the timeline, the autopsy contradictions, the mental health manipulation, and the bureaucratic blindfold that kept this case from ever being investigated as the homicide it clearly appeared to be. If you’ve followed the Ellen Greenberg case, this will make your blood boil. If you haven’t — it’s time you see what everyone’s been trying to hide. This is what it looks like when the evidence screams… and no one listens. Sam Goldberg, Ellen Greenberg’s fiancé at the time of her death, has never been charged with any crime in connection to this case. He has consistently maintained that Ellen’s death was a suicide. All individuals mentioned in this segment are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. 🧵 Hashtags #EllenGreenberg #DeathInApartment603 #TrueCrime #JusticeForEllen #CrimeSceneFailure #HuluDocumentary #HiddenKillersLive #ColdCase #911CallAnalysis #HomicideOrSuicide 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 Okt 40min

D4VD DRAMA, Timeline DESTROYED As Video Shows Celeste Alive AT HOME, While “Missing”?!

D4VD DRAMA, Timeline DESTROYED As Video Shows Celeste Alive AT HOME, While “Missing”?!

D4VD DRAMA, Timeline DESTROYED As Video Shows Celeste Alive AT HOME, While “Missing”?! Celeste Rivas Hernandez was just 13 when she was reported missing in April 2024. For months, her photo circulated online. Her family searched. The public assumed the worst. But then came a video—captured on a neighbor’s security camera months later—showing Celeste alive, present, and vocal just outside her home. The date? September 8, 2024—exactly one day after her 14th birthday. And then, exactly one year later to the day, Celeste’s decomposed body was found in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to rising music artist David Burke, known as d4vd. The car had been towed from the Hollywood Hills and sat unnoticed at a local tow yard until the smell prompted a search warrant. What began as a missing persons case is now a timeline mystery — and possibly something much darker. In this special episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski breaks down the Two-Timelines Problem in gripping detail. We walk through the official report dates, parking records, forensic delays, and the chain-of-custody questions now at the heart of a national media firestorm. What does it mean when a girl is declared missing — while cameras show her home? What do we make of a timeline that snaps cleanly in two? And why is there still no official cause of death over a month after her body was found? This case isn’t just about headlines. It’s about a child who may have slipped through the cracks of every system built to protect her. We’re following every verified lead, every timestamp, and every unanswered question — until we know what really happened to Celeste. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell to stay updated as this investigation unfolds. 🔖 HASHTAGS  #CelesteRivasHernandez #d4vd #DavidBurke #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #ForensicTimeline #MissingPersons #LAPD #TeslaCase #JusticeForCeleste 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 Okt 23min

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