Patrick McManus & Michael Chernus on Telling Gacy’s Victims’ Stories In Peacock Series
Most true crime stories fall into the same trap—fixating on the killer, sensationalizing the violence, and leaving victims as footnotes. Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy doesn’t play that game. In this episode, we sit down with executive producer Patrick McManus, actor Michael Chernus, and attorney/podcaster Bob Motta to talk about how this new Peacock series does something different. Something overdue. It centers the victims. It challenges the system. And it strips the monster of his myth. We explore the challenges of dramatizing a case with so much historical weight. McManus shares how the writers chose to humanize the victims through standalone narrative arcs. Chernus discusses the internal conflict of embodying Gacy without glorifying him. And Motta opens up about inheriting his father’s defense tapes and hearing, for himself, the voice of a man who had no remorse, no empathy, and no soul. This is one of the most grounded, respectful, and important retellings of a true crime story in years. And we’re honored to bring you the story behind the series. #DevilInDisguise #PeacockGacySeries #TrueCrimeDoneRight #VictimCentered #JohnWayneGacy #BobMotta #DefenseDiaries #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #GacyDrama 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
15 Okt 44min
Ellen Greenberg Report DESTROYED by Its Own Logic: What Are They Hiding?
The death of Ellen Greenberg has haunted Philadelphia for over a decade—but now, a new 2025 “independent” review by the same Medical Examiner’s Office that once ruled her death a homicide, then reversed itself, has reignited public outrage. In this episode, we break down the new 32-page report by Dr. Lindsay Simon—billed as a “fresh look”—and expose just how deeply embedded bias and institutional self-preservation appear to be in its findings. From selective evidence interpretation to implausible forensic leaps, the review paints a troubling picture of a system investigating itself and calling it justice. We dissect the major red flags: • The knife in her chest, 20+ stab wounds—some in the back—and a locked apartment • Claims of “no signs of struggle,” despite over 30 bruises on Ellen’s body • The “spinal cord artifact” explanation that dismisses incapacitation • Psychological characterizations based on anxiety—not suicidal ideation • How this report dismisses experts, overlooks key inconsistencies, and leans on confirmation bias Is this truly an objective review? Or is it a bureaucratic performance designed to close the book and shield the city from liability? We’re unpacking every flaw, contradiction, and narrative sleight-of-hand in a case that refuses to stay silent. #EllenGreenberg #TrueCrime #MedicalExaminer #JusticeForEllen #PhiladelphiaCrime #ForensicFailure #CoverUp #WrongfulDeath #TrueCrimePodcast #DatelineStyle 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
15 Okt 17min
The NEW Ellen Greenberg Report Is Filled With Lies and Suspension Of Reality
If the system’s goal was to quiet the Ellen Greenberg case with one last official ruling — it failed. Badly. The 2025 report from Philadelphia’s Medical Examiner, reclassifying nothing and explaining even less, is now being dissected by the people who understand just how dangerous this kind of language can be. In this episode, defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to pull the curtain back on how institutions like the M.E.’s office use carefully worded findings to sidestep accountability. They examine what the report conveniently redefines, what it conveniently omits, and why this case now represents a larger crisis in public trust. This isn’t theory. This is what happens when legal self-preservation takes precedence over factual clarity — and it’s playing out in plain sight. The Ellen Greenberg case isn’t just unsolved. It’s being strategically sealed shut. #EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllenGreenberg #EllenGreenbergCase #BobMotta #HiddenKillersPodcast #TrueCrimeTruth #SystemicFailure #MedicalExaminerReport #InstitutionalDeflection #TonyBrueski 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
15 Okt 1h 9min
Señorita Kidnapped!— The Bartender Who May Solve the Amy Bradley Mystery
After nearly three decades of silence, one of the most haunting missing-person cases in modern history has come roaring back to life. Twenty-three-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley vanished in March 1998 while on a family cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas. Her disappearance became one of the most baffling maritime mysteries ever recorded — no body, no answers, and no closure. But in July 2025, Netflix’s Amy Bradley Is Missing documentary changed everything. Within weeks of its release, the FBI confirmed three “very significant” new leads. According to People magazine and other verified outlets, one involves a female bartender who allegedly shouted “Señorita kidnapped!” the night Amy vanished. Another comes from a digital trace — an IP hit from a boat near Barbados accessing Amy’s official missing-person website shortly after the documentary aired. And a third, more haunting claim: that Amy may have had a child after disappearing. These developments could completely rewrite the story that’s lingered since 1998. Investigators are now re-interviewing witnesses, analyzing maritime data, and tracing that digital signal in hopes of identifying who’s watching Amy’s story from the Caribbean waters. This episode digs deep into these new revelations — the forensic possibilities, the legal hurdles, and the psychological toll of hope after twenty-seven years. What really happened on the Rhapsody of the Seas? And could the answers finally be within reach? Join us as we uncover the truth behind the Amy Bradley case — what the FBI is doing now, what the Netflix series reignited, and why some believe this mystery might finally be on the verge of being solved. #AmyBradley #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #Netflix #FBI #CaribbeanMystery #ColdCase #AmyBradleyIsMissing #CrimeDocumentary #Investigation 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
14 Okt 16min
d4vd’s Tesla, The Bag in the Frunk, and What the FBI Sees Behind the Scenes
In this in-depth interview, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to break down the latest developments in the tragic death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, whose body was found in the front trunk (frunk) of an impounded Tesla linked to the musician known as d4vd. Weeks after the discovery, no one has been arrested, and the LA County Medical Examiner still lists Celeste’s cause and manner of death as “deferred.” Meanwhile, LAPD executed a search warrant at a Hollywood Hills property tied to the artist, seized electronics, and traced movements of the car—but no suspects have been named. Complicating things further, legal records confirm that a Texas home linked to the singer was transferred to his mother just days after the vehicle was impounded, raising fresh questions about intent, optics, and possible legal strategy. Jennifer Coffindaffer brings her firsthand FBI experience to explain what’s happening behind the scenes—why investigators might delay arrests, how digital forensics and device extractions take time, and how financial movements and behavioral profiling shape the investigative roadmap. We explore the psychological red flags of concealment, the meaning of “cooperation” in active investigations, and how federal agents manage evidence across jurisdictions without compromising the integrity of a case. If you’re wondering why this case seems stalled—or quietly accelerating—this conversation lays it all out with facts, not speculation. 🔔 Subscribe for more expert breakdowns and true crime insight. #CelesteRivas #d4vd #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #FBIInterview #ForensicFiles #JusticeForCeleste #CrimeSceneInvestigation #LawAndCrime #YouTubeTrueCrime 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
14 Okt 24min
Noise Is Not Evidence: The Real Story Behind the D4VD & Celeste Rivas Case
When 14-year-old Celeste Rivas was found dead in the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer d4vd, the public wanted answers. Fast. But weeks later, there’s still no cause of death. No suspect. No charges. And in that silence, the noise has taken over. In this longform breakdown, we dig into how the lack of official updates has created a vacuum—one where every lyric, property transfer, tattoo, and prank 911 call gets inflated to “evidence.” From the swatting call to the online rumor mill, we’re not just talking about the case—we’re talking about how the public is twisting it. Is the swatting call connected? Why hasn’t anyone been arrested? And why do people think a matching tattoo is enough to prove a relationship? This episode isn’t about wild theories. It’s about how those theories form—when law enforcement goes quiet, when the internet gets restless, and when tragedy becomes content. We unpack what actually matters in the investigation: forensic timelines, digital records, verified access, and most importantly—cause and manner of death. Because until that autopsy report drops, everything else is just noise. 🔍 What we cover in this episode: The current status of the LAPD investigation Why the swatting call has no confirmed connection to the case What “weight inflation” means in high-profile investigations The danger of internet sleuthing with no guardrails What needs to happen next for justice to be possible 🎧 Subscribe for more fact-driven true crime coverage that ditches the hype and follows the real trail of evidence. #JusticeForCeleste #D4vdCase #CelesteRivas #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #SwattingCall #AutopsyResults #ForensicFacts #StopTheSpeculation #InnocentUntilProvenGuilty 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
14 Okt 16min
Diddy Behind Bars: Could the FBI Still Be Watching?
Is Sean “Diddy” Combs truly done with the justice system—or is this just the eye of the storm? In this high-stakes episode, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski to dissect what really happens after sentencing—and whether federal investigators are still keeping a close eye on Diddy from behind bars. Combs is currently serving a 50-month sentence after being convicted under the Mann Act, but the RICO and sex-trafficking charges he was acquitted of haven’t cleared the path entirely. With multiple civil suits pending, an enormous trove of digital evidence still being analyzed, and fresh accusers continuing to emerge—this case is far from cold. Coffindaffer walks us through: What prison life actually looks like for someone like Diddy Why in-custody behavior—from witness tampering to illegal communications—can trigger brand-new federal charges How the FBI monitors communications, third-party proxies, and financial trails even after sentencing Whether new victims, previously unrevealed evidence, or in-prison misconduct could open the door to superseding indictments The psychological profile of high-control inmates, and how that can impact behavior behind bars And why celebrity status may make someone more likely—not less—to stay on the FBI’s radar If you think Diddy’s prison sentence ends the story, think again. This interview lays bare the next chapter—and how the federal government may still be flipping pages. 🔔 Subscribe for more deep-dive true crime interviews and breakdowns. #Diddy #SeanCombs #JenniferCoffindaffer #FBI #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #MannAct #PrisonLife #FederalInvestigation #CelebrityCrime #RICO #WitnessTampering #DigitalEvidence #SupersedingIndictment 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
14 Okt 19min
