"He Thought He’d Get Away With It”: The Complete Story of Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer
He Thought He’d Get Away With It”: The Complete Story of Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer In this full episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer break down the full story of Tyler Robinson — the 22-year-old accused of assassinating political commentator Charlie Kirk in what may be one of the most bizarre, fast-moving political killings in modern history. Over the course of 40 gripping minutes, Tony and Jennifer unravel the evidence: the mysterious letter hidden under a keyboard, the casually damning text messages to a romantic partner, and the disturbingly sloppy trail left by someone who thought he was too smart to get caught. It’s a forensic dissection, a behavioral analysis, and a psychological autopsy rolled into one. But this story goes beyond crime scene science. It’s about the rise of “short-fuse actors” — individuals who go from resentment to murder in a matter of days, with no prior record, no group affiliation, and no discernible warning signs. Coffindaffer lays out how the FBI interprets this new breed of lone wolves and what this means for public figures, law enforcement, and political discourse in the U.S. You’ll hear chilling details about the weapon, the texts, the failed attempts at a clean getaway — and the quiet moment where a family realized their son had just killed someone in cold blood. If you watch one piece to understand the case — and the terrifying new reality of political violence — this is it. 🔖 Hashtags: #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #HiddenKillers #FBIInvestigation #PoliticalMurder #TrueCrimePodcast #JenniferCoffindaffer #LoneWolfKiller #Radicalization #AssassinationCase 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
20 Sep 40min
Radicalization in Real Time — From Campus Disagreement to Political Assassination
Radicalization in Real Time — From Campus Disagreement to Political Assassination This isn’t a cold, calculated political hit. According to retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, what happened to Charlie Kirk may be far more frightening — and far more common. In this explosive third segment, Tony and Jennifer zoom out to explore the larger behavioral and cultural forces at play. Why did a 22-year-old with no record, no extremist ties, and no formal manifesto decide to take a sniper shot at a nationally known public figure? And why did it all come together in just over a week? The answer, it seems, has less to do with ideology and more to do with ego, entitlement, and broken impulse control. The two examine whether this killing marks a turning point in how political violence erupts — not through group indoctrination, but through social isolation and emotional instability. Tyler Robinson wasn’t radicalized in a chatroom over years. He saw a flyer, got angry, and decided to act. Jennifer lays out the FBI’s concern about “short-fuse actors” — lone wolves who act with little planning and massive damage. The discussion gets raw and real, covering everything from online behavior patterns to how society and law enforcement misread red flags until it’s too late. If you're worried about where our discourse is heading, this segment is essential viewing. Because this isn’t just about one man and one bullet — it’s about the spark that lit it. 🔖 Hashtags: #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #DomesticTerrorism #FBIInsight #PoliticalAssassination #HiddenKillers #Radicalization #LoneWolfKiller #BehavioralProfiling #JenniferCoffindaffer 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
19 Sep 10min
The Case AGAINST Wendi Adelson: Is There Enough Evidence to Charge Her?
The Case AGAINST Wendi Adelson: Is There Enough Evidence to Charge Her? With her mother Donna and brother Charlie convicted and behind bars, all eyes are now on Wendi Adelson. Is she the mastermind who has evaded justice, or is she the ultimate victim of her toxic family's crimes? In this riveting final discussion with legal expert Eric Faddis, we game out the future of Wendi Adelson. Prosecutor Georgia Cappleman's cryptic "stay tuned" comment has the true crime world buzzing. We analyze what additional evidence the state might need to finally bring charges against Wendi. Could testimony from one of her ex-boyfriends about a potential framing attempt be the key? Then, we explore the incredible pressure Wendi is under from all sides. Who should she fear more: the prosecutors building a case against her, or her own mother and brother, who might be tempted to make a deal and trade information on her for a lighter sentence? It’s a classic prisoner's dilemma with life-altering stakes. We debate her best possible move if she is truly innocent. Does she disappear, change her name, and escape the hellscape her family created? Or does she take control of the narrative, write a tell-all book, and finally share her side of the story—a move fraught with its own legal perils? This is a masterclass in legal strategy and a chilling look at the final, uncertain chapter of the Dan Markel murder saga. Hashtags: #WendiAdelson #NextToFall #JusticeForDanMarkel #ConspiracyTheory #LegalStrategy #TrueCrimeUpdate #ColdCase #FamilySecrets #WillSheFlip #Checkmate 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
19 Sep 14min
What Wendi Adelson KNEW: The Hitman Plot & A Bizarre Crematory Lawyer
What Wendi Adelson KNEW: The Hitman Plot & A Bizarre Crematory Lawyer The Adelson case is a labyrinth of dark secrets and bizarre details, and this segment explores some of the strangest yet. With legal expert Eric Faddis, we continue our analysis of Donna Adelson's appeal, including claims of a biased judge and another juror who appeared on a podcast post-verdict. Then, we uncover one of the most baffling details of the trial: Donna's defense attorney operates her law practice out of a local crematorium. Yes, you read that right. From there, the conversation turns to the woman at the very center of the storm: Wendi Adelson. We revisit the damning testimony from her ex-boyfriend, Professor Jeff Lacasse, who told the court that Wendi confessed her brother Charlie had looked into all options to solve the "Dan Markel problem," including hiring a hitman. She allegedly described it as a joke, but his testimony painted a much more serious picture. This raises a monumental question: What is a person's moral and legal responsibility when they hear something like that? If Wendi knew her family was even considering murder, did she have a duty to report it to the police? We dive into the complex legal ethics with Eric Faddis, debating the line between "just talk" and a credible threat. This is a crucial examination of Wendi's potential knowledge and complicity, shedding new light on her role in the tragic murder of her ex-husband, Dan Markel. Hashtags: #WendiAdelson #WhatDidWendiKnow #Hitman #Conspiracy #DanMarkel #AdelsonTrial #Bizarre #TrueCrimePodcast #UnsolvedMysteries #LegalEthics 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
19 Sep 16min
