Delphi’s Ignored Leads — Why Investigators Dropped the Red Flags

Bob Motta Breaks Down The Sandra Birchmore Case: Groomed by a Cop, Silenced Forever Sandra Birchmore’s story is one of betrayal at every level. A bright young woman who entered the Canton, MA police explorer program at 14, she was groomed for years by officer Matthew Farwell — a man twice her age and sworn to protect the community. By 23, she was pregnant and hopeful about her future. Weeks later, she was found dead. Initially ruled a suicide, her death is now the centerpiece of a federal murder case. Farwell faces charges not only for Sandra’s exploitation but for strangling her and staging the scene. Even worse, he wasn’t the only one. Other officers have since been forced out, stripped of certification, or implicated in the pattern of abuse. This segment examines how grooming works, how predators exploit positions of authority, and why parents and communities often miss the red flags. It’s an entry point into a larger story of power abused, trust betrayed, and a system that looked the other way for too long. Hashtags:  #SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #PoliceCorruption #TrueCrimePodcast #Grooming #JusticeForSandra #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeCommunity #AbuseOfPower #DarkPsychology 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

24 Sep 20min

Chad Daybell’s Ghost Stories & Rick Astley Obsession from Prison Chad Daybell’s sixth prison letter takes his delusions to a whole new level. From his time as a cemetery caretaker to supposed ghostly companions who “helped” him do his job, Daybell paints a picture of himself as a spiritual figure living in two worlds. He even ties in pop music, dedicating Rick Astley songs to his spectral “friends.” The hosts rip into the absurdity while also highlighting the darker undertones: Daybell genuinely believed he was chosen, guided by spirits, and immune to accountability. His narrative is peppered with supernatural claims that blur the line between self-delusion and manipulation. There’s humor here too — karaoke, mortuary stories, and the kind of banter that keeps this heavy material digestible. But underneath it all is the chilling reminder that Daybell’s warped worldview directly contributed to horrific real-world consequences. Hashtags:  #ChadDaybell #PrisonLetters #GhostStories #CultCrimes #RickAstley #IdahoMurders #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeCommunity #ParanormalClaims #DarkPsychology 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

24 Sep 33min

The Near-Death Fantasies of Chad Daybell: A Cult Leader’s Mind Chad Daybell’s prison letter #5 dives headfirst into his so-called near-death experiences, and the results are as disturbing as they are absurd. From claiming he “died” four times to describing heaven with the soundtrack of Van Halen’s Jump, Daybell’s words show the twisted belief system he used to justify his crimes. The hosts break down each claim, exposing how Daybell recasts traumatic events as supernatural confirmation of his “prophetic” status. They also unpack the psychology of why he frames himself as chosen, and how he warps basic LDS doctrine into a personal mythology. At its core, this isn’t just a man telling tall tales — it’s a manipulator creating a story he hopes will excuse the inexcusable. With humor, skepticism, and sharp analysis, the conversation pulls apart the contradictions. Daybell insists that God kept sparing him for a higher purpose — but the hosts point out that maybe, just maybe, the universe was trying to get rid of him before things turned darker. Hashtags:  #ChadDaybell #PrisonLetters #NearDeathExperience #CultCrimes #IdahoMurders #VanHalen #TrueCrimePodcast #LoriVallow #DarkPsychology #HiddenKillers 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

24 Sep 15min

NEW Chad Daybell Prison Letters EXPOSED: Rick Astley, Rapture & Delusion! What do Rick Astley, the rapture, and Chad Daybell have in common? Apparently, far too much. This segment kicks off with the surreal opening to Chad Daybell’s prison letters — where dark humor collides with chilling reality. Before we even get into the depths of his bizarre claims, we’re already met with a strange mix of pop culture references and warped religious spin. Daybell insists that his beliefs were twisted at trial, painting himself as a misunderstood prophet instead of the manipulator he truly was. The hosts set the stage by pulling apart his narrative, highlighting the contradictions and pointing out how his story never quite holds up under scrutiny. This is the opening salvo of the prison writings — a look at how Daybell wants the world to see him, versus how his words reveal the truth. It’s an entry point filled with irony, sarcasm, and a sense of foreboding. Because if this is how Chad chooses to begin, you know what comes next is going to be even more unhinged. Hashtags:  #ChadDaybell #PrisonLetters #TrueCrimePodcast #CultCrimes #RickAstley #IdahoMurders #LoriVallow #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeCommunity #DarkPsychology 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

24 Sep 13min