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The Moment Donna Adelson Broke: Narcissistic Control Meets Real-World Consequences In the aftermath of Donna Adelson’s guilty verdict, we pull apart the moment that’s still ricocheting through the true-crime world: the “look.” Was it grief? A performance? Or the same manipulation pattern that’s held her family in a grip for years? Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to decode it—not from a place of theatrics, but from observable behavior: congruence, control, and how people leverage expressions when they’ve trained others to comply. We walk through why the reaction felt “off,” how outward scanning for audience feedback betrays intent, and why many viewers (and likely jurors) recoiled. Then we zoom out: what a lifetime of fear-based control looks like inside a family system, why doubling down becomes the only move, and how that same playbook collides with a courtroom where the audience finally gets to vote. From there, we talk hard truths about the system itself—how custody instincts can skew, why grandparents get sidelined even when the facts scream for nuance, and how “default to mom” can become a blind spot that punishes kids. It’s not politics; it’s pattern recognition. We hit the “loving critic” idea—why people who live in echo chambers post and posture without anyone close enough (or brave enough) to say, “This looks bad. Stop.” This isn’t a victory lap. It’s an autopsy on control, perception management, and the point where performance art stops working. If you’re here to understand what actually moved a jury—and what keeps failing families after the cameras shut off—this is your chapter. If this helps you make sense of the case, hit subscribe, drop your take in the comments, and share with someone who followed the trial. Hashtags #DonnaAdelson #HiddenKillers #DanMarkel #TrueCrimeAnalysis #VerdictBreakdown #CourtroomBehavior #NarcissisticAbuse #FamilyDynamics #JuryPsychology #LegalReality #ControlAndConsequences #Podcast 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

9 Sep 34min

Donna Adelson’s Collapse, Kohberger’s Meds EXPOSED & Rex Heuermann’s DNA Bombshell The true crime headlines this week read like a three-act tragedy. We begin with Donna Adelson, who just spent her first weekend as a convicted murderer. Cameras caught her courtroom “collapse”—but was it really collapse, or the same manipulation tactic she’s used her entire life? Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins us to unpack why Donna’s outward, audience-scanning “shock” didn’t play, how fear and control ruled her family for decades, and why the jury likely returned so fast. We dive into the psychology of the “look” and the family trauma-bonding that made the Adelsons implode in plain sight. Then we pivot to Bryan Kohberger. Newly released photos from his apartment and office offer strange insight—a birthday card from his mom, a smiley face echoing on his office door, disorganized chaos clashing with his “OCD” diagnosis. But the real reveal? A drug code hidden in paperwork pointing to levothyroxine, a thyroid medication that, if mismanaged, can amplify agitation, obsession, and instability. Pair that with his autism, OCD, ADHD, and ARFID diagnoses, and you get a profile of someone rigid, fixated, and increasingly unmoored. These conditions explain quirks, not murder. The choice to kill was his alone—but the context is chilling. Finally, the Rex Heuermann case turns a corner. After years of silence, DNA is officially in. A discarded pizza crust tied him to hairs on burlap sacks that wrapped the Gilgo Beach victims. The science? Whole-genome sequencing—a new, court-admitted method that can pull profiles from even hair without roots. Defense cried “never used before.” The judge said, “there’s always a first.” Now, the path to trial is clearer, and the odds of Rex walking away grow slimmer by the day. Three cases. Three collapsing facades. Donna, Bryan, Rex. Each revealing that control, denial, and obsession don’t hold forever. Subscribe, drop your thoughts in the comments, and join us live every weekday 10 a.m.–noon CT for Hidden Killers Live. Hashtags  #DonnaAdelson #BryanKohberger #RexHeuermann #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #DNAEvidence #CourtroomDrama #PsychologicalControl #TrueCrimeCommunity #LegalAnalysis 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

9 Sep 2h 1min

Judge Dwight Moore Let a Child Abuser Walk — Then Baby Emmanuel Was Killed | Full Case Breakdown Judge Dwight Moore had a choice. He could have sentenced Jake Haro to prison after Haro admitted to brutally injuring his infant daughter—leaving her permanently disabled. Instead, Moore gave him probation, a few parenting classes, and a second chance. Months later, Haro was living freely, with a glowing “low risk to children” evaluation, and a new baby boy at home. That baby was Emmanuel Haro. And he never got to see his first birthday. In this explosive, fact-driven breakdown, we walk you through how Judge Moore’s leniency directly enabled a repeat offender to re-offend—this time fatally. We unpack how court officials, counselors, probation officers, and the entire justice system allowed a known child abuser to become a father again without restrictions, oversight, or accountability. On August 14, 2025, Rebecca Haro claimed their baby was kidnapped. Police found holes in her story within hours. By the end of the week, both parents were charged with Emmanuel’s murder. This isn’t just a story about one man’s evil. It’s about a judge who looked the other way, a system that believed what it wanted to hear, and a society that stayed silent until it was too late. This is the case of baby Emmanuel Haro—and the judge who let it happen. Full narrative told in our signature style—emotional, sharp, and grounded in facts. Subscribe for more true crime breakdowns that hold power accountable. judge dwight moore, emmanuel haro, jake haro, baby murdered, judicial failure, child abuse case, cps failure, true crime, real story media, hidden killers, parenting class failure, child protective services, probation mistake, infant murder, repeat offender, judge accountability #JudgeDwightMoore #EmmanuelHaro #JakeHaro #JusticeSystemFail #ChildAbuseCase #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #SystemicNeglect #RealStoryMedia #ProbationFailure 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

9 Sep 19min

Netflix’s Unknown Number: Lauren Licari & Owen’s Romance DESTROYED by Catfish Mom Beal City, Michigan — Lauren Licari and her boyfriend Owen were the picture-perfect high school couple. Smart, popular, and headed for bright futures. But in Netflix’s Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, their love story is hijacked by a flood of anonymous texts. What began as harmless pranks quickly spiraled into 40–50 messages a day — brutal lies about Owen cheating, cruel body-shaming attacks, and chilling commands for Lauren to end her own life. The harassment poisoned their relationship, tore apart their trust, and turned teenage romance into a nightmare. This breakdown of Netflix’s Unknown Number looks at how cyberbullying metastasized into psychological torture — and how the anonymous stalker pushed Lauren and Owen to the breaking point. #Netflix #UnknownNumber #LaurenLicari #Owen #KendraLicari #catfish #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #truecrime #cyberbullying 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

8 Sep 11min

Bryan Kohberger’s Diagnoses: Autism, OCD, ADHD & ARFID — What They Mean (and Don’t) Bryan Kohberger shocked the world when he admitted to murdering four University of Idaho students in November 2022. But in 2025, inside a quiet courtroom, another revelation came to light: a list of mental health diagnoses Kohberger disclosed on his competency waiver. Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1). Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). And Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). What do these diagnoses actually mean? And do they shed light on the disturbing path that led Kohberger to stalk, plan, and brutally end four young lives? In this episode, we break down each condition in plain, human terms — autism, OCD, ADHD, ARFID — and explore how they may have shaped certain aspects of Kohberger’s personality and behavior. From his rigid eating habits to his obsessive control over details, from social detachment to hyperfocus on crime, the diagnoses paint a complicated picture of a troubled man. But here’s the crucial point: these conditions explain quirks, not choices. Millions of people live with autism, OCD, ADHD, or ARFID. They face challenges, but they do not commit violent crimes. Kohberger’s actions were not driven by uncontrollable compulsions or neurological destiny. They were deliberate. Calculated. And deadly. This is not a story about labels. It’s about accountability. The court made that clear when Kohberger admitted his conditions did not impair his decision-making. The diagnoses may help us understand him — but they do not excuse him. Join us as we dive into the chilling story of Bryan Kohberger’s courtroom diagnoses, the context behind them, and why they fail to answer the haunting question that still lingers: why? #BryanKohberger #IdahoFour #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #Podcast #Autism #OCD #ADHD #ARFID #TrueCrimePodcast #Justice Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. 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

8 Sep 12min

A hidden detail buried in evidence photos from Bryan Kohberger’s apartment has just come to light. Amid the stacks of papers and personal items was a prescription slip with a National Drug Code. That code confirms the medication he was taking: Levothyroxine. This isn’t speculation — it’s documented. Levothyroxine is prescribed for hypothyroidism, a thyroid condition where the body doesn’t produce enough hormones to regulate energy, mood, and metabolism. Millions of people take it safely every single day. But in the context of Kohberger, it opens a new line of understanding. Hypothyroidism can cause fatigue, depression, mental fog, or obsessive loops. If over-corrected, Levothyroxine can swing the body the other direction — creating sleeplessness, jitteriness, irritability, and racing thoughts. For a man already known for obsessive control, cold stares, late-night pacing, and compulsive behaviors, this layer of instability may have amplified what witnesses were already noticing. This is not about demonizing medication. Levothyroxine is safe. But the revelation that Kohberger needed it shows his body was already unsteady, his chemistry already in flux. In someone consumed by control and obsession, that instability could have been one more factor feeding the storm. It doesn’t excuse what he did. The drug didn’t cause murder. But it’s another clue that helps explain why Kohberger presented the way he did — restless, rigid, obsessive, and unsettling to those around him. This discovery changes the frame of the story. The evidence shows not just a man obsessed with criminology, but a man whose own body was at war with balance. 👉 Subscribe for more exclusive breakdowns on Hidden Killers, and join us live every weekday at 10 a.m. CT. Hashtags #BryanKohberger #SecretEvidence #Levothyroxine #IdahoMurders #TrueCrimeBreaking #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeCommunity #BreakingNews #PrescriptionReveal

8 Sep 15min

Big Breakdown - More Horrific SECRETS Of Gilgo Beach Killer's Life Exposed! What else could possibly emerge from the Gilgo Beach investigation? Turns out—plenty. In this Big Breakdown, we dive into newly exposed details that paint an even darker portrait of Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer. From disturbing items uncovered in his basement to chilling patterns in his online life, this episode explores the secrets no one wanted to believe were real. We break down the latest evidence, dissect timelines that suddenly make a lot more sense—and a lot more horrifying—and question how so many red flags went unchecked for decades. As investigators peel back the layers of this case, we're left asking: Who protected this man? What enabled him to keep hunting in plain sight? And what does this reveal about the failures within our justice system and community awareness? If you think you know the story of the Gilgo Beach murders… you don’t. Not yet.  Join us as we expose the deeper horror behind the headlines.  Leave your thoughts in the comments—should more people be charged? Hashtags: #GilgoBeach #RexHeuermann #TrueCrime #SerialKiller #BigBreakdown #JusticeForVictims #HorrorInPlainSight #HiddenKillers #CrimeScene #DarkTruth 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

8 Sep 41min

Donna Adelson’s Bleak Prison Future | Charlie’s Secrets & Harvey’s Suspicions With Donna Adelson convicted and facing life at Florida’s notorious Lowell Correctional Institution, questions remain about the rest of the family. In this cut, we dive into Harvey Adelson’s suspicious communications with hitman Sigfredo Garcia and his attempt to flee with Donna on a one-way ticket overseas. We examine Charlie Adelson’s potential leverage as the family insider who knows the most about the plot — and how that could play into back-room deals or prison survival. And we ask the hard question: what does Donna’s future look like in one of the country’s harshest women’s prisons, where age, money, and arrogance make you a target? #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #HarveyAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonFamily #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #truecrime #trialcoverage 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

8 Sep 17min