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Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns

Hidden Killers Podcast

Hidden Killers Live! is your daily true crime podcast delivering two hours of nonstop coverage every weekday. Hosted by Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, this show dives into the most compelling stories in the true crime world — from murder trials and cold cases to criminal psychology, investigations, and the dark motives behind real-life crimes. Each episode brings a mix of breaking crime news, courtroom analysis, and raw conversation that takes you beyond the headlines. Whether it’s

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16:48

Adelson Holidays From Hell: Will Wendi Celebrate...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/26

Adelson Holidays From Hell: Will Wendi Celebrate Behind Bars? The Adelson family has gone from luxury dinners to prison visits. In this opening segment of Hidden Killers Live, Tony, Stacy, and Todd pivot from lighthearted fall banter into the dark reality facing the Adelsons after the Dan Markel murder-for-hire case. With Donna Adelson now convicted, Charlie behind bars, and Wendi still under public scrutiny, the question becomes: what do family holidays look like now? Are visits scheduled

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115:57

Adelsons’ Dark Holidays, D4VD’s Body in the Trunk,...

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2025/09/26

Adelsons’ Dark Holidays, D4VD’s Body in the Trunk, Rex Heuermann’s Trial TightropeIn this episode of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, the conversation swings from lighthearted Halloween chatter into some of the darkest cases dominating headlines today. The show opens with pumpkins, pasta sauce, and a creepy animatronic doll that leaves Harper screaming — but the mood shifts quickly as the hosts turn their attention to the Adelson family. Once known for wealth

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17:32

How Do You Parent After Murder? Wendy Adelson’s...

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2025/09/25

How Do You Parent After Murder? Wendy Adelson’s Children in Crisis What happens to children when their father is murdered, their grandparents are in prison, and suspicion hangs over their mother? In this closing segment of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, the panel and Shavaun Scott tackle the impossible parenting dilemmas at the heart of the Adelson saga. The discussion asks blunt questions: How can Wendy Adelson raise her children under such a cloud of suspicion? How do kids process the

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17:35

The Holocaust Ring Wendy Adelson Refused to Return!...

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2025/09/25

The Holocaust Ring Wendy Adelson Refused to Return! Dan Markel Divorce Bombshell Divorce filings can reveal more than testimony ever could. In this segment of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, the spotlight turns to Dan Markel’s legal filings against Wendy Adelson — allegations that paint a picture of manipulation, secrecy, and unilateral control. From accusations of hidden accounts and blocked communication, to the shocking claim that Wendy refused to return a Holocaust family ring to Dan’s

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25:19

Were Wendy’s Kids Pawns in the Adelson Murder Plot Of...

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2025/09/25

Were Wendy’s Kids Pawns in the Adelson Murder Plot Of Dan Markel? Expert Weighs In When psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, the conversation shifts from testimony to analysis — and the insights are chilling. Scott explains how children in families like the Adelsons are often treated not as individuals but as pawns, used to meet the emotional needs of manipulative parents and grandparents. The discussion explores Wendy Adelson’s choices through the lens

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13:35

Inside Wendy Adelson’s Explosive Fight With Her...

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2025/09/25

Inside Wendy Adelson’s Explosive Fight With Her Boyfriend Jeff Lacasse Jeff Lacasse’s relationship with Wendy Adelson was anything but stable. In this segment of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, listeners are taken inside a critical fight in Gainesville, where Jeff’s suspicions of infidelity and Wendy’s manipulative promises collided in a heated argument. From promises that Jeff would soon be “Daddy” to her children, to sudden cold shoulders and disappearing acts, Wendy’s behavior painted the

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11:09

The Broken TV Alibi: Was Wendy Adelson Setting the...

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2025/09/25

The Broken TV Alibi: Was Wendy Adelson Setting the Stage For Murder?It’s one of the strangest details in the Dan Markel case: a broken television that just happened to become part of Wendy Adelson’s alibi. In this segment of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, the team unpacks Jeff LaCasse’ testimony about visiting Wendy’s home, only to discover her TV was mysteriously shattered. At first glance, it might seem like a household accident — but the timing, the context, and the surrounding testimony

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17:58

Jeff LaCasse Testifies: Wendy Adelson’s Strange...

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2025/09/25

Jeff LaCasse Testifies: Wendy Adelson’s Strange Behavior Before Murder When Jeff LaCasse stepped into the courtroom, his testimony peeled back a layer of Wendy Adelson’s world that had rarely been seen. In this segment of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, listeners hear how Jeff described Wendy’s constant distress, her fixation on custody battles, and her emotional volatility during the weeks before Dan Markel’s murder. The details are unsettling: sudden trip cancellations, meltdowns triggered by

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10:38

Wendy Adelson’s Divorce From Dan Markel: Secrets...

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2025/09/25

Wendy Adelson’s Divorce From Dan Markel: Secrets REVEALED! In this opening segment of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, the foundation of the Dan Markel murder case is laid bare. Before the shooting, before the arrests, before the shocking headlines, there was a bitter divorce — and in those filings, a story of manipulation, alienation, and escalating conflict begins to emerge. Tony breaks down the allegations Dan Markel leveled against Wendy Adelson during their divorce, exploring how these

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112:02

Dan Markel Murder: Divorce, Testimony & The Adelson...

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2025/09/25

Dan Markel Murder: Divorce, Testimony & The Adelson Family EXPOSEDThis is the complete uncut episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski covering Wendy Adelson, Jeff LaCasse's’ testimony, and Dan Markel’s explosive divorce filings. Across nearly two hours, Tony and his co-hosts take listeners step-by-step through the evidence, allegations, and personal dynamics that continue to haunt one of the most infamous true crime cases in America. From the early divorce filings that hinted at

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19:06

Who Fathered Sandra Birchmore’s Child? The DNA...

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2025/09/24

Who Fathered Sandra Birchmore’s Child? The DNA Questions & Police Cover-Up EXPOSED!The Sandra Birchmore case doesn’t end with Farwell’s arrest. This segment asks the hard questions: who fathered Sandra’s child, why did officers destroy their phones, and how far did the cover-up go inside Massachusetts law enforcement? With chilling echoes of the Karen Read case, the discussion unpacks destroyed evidence, phone wipes, and the desperate attempts at self-preservation by officers who may not have

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20:52

Cover-Up Exposed: How Sandra Birchmore’s Murder Was...

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2025/09/24

Cover-Up Exposed: How Sandra Birchmore’s Murder Was Hidden for Years Why was Sandra Birchmore’s death initially ruled a suicide when the evidence showed otherwise? This segment dives into the mechanics of cover-up: how law enforcement manipulated a medical examiner, how civil lawsuits forced the feds to step in, and why internal oversight often fails when the accused are wearing badges. The hosts and Bob Motta unpack the culture of small-town connections — where cops, medical examiners, and local

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20:05

Bob Motta Breaks Down The Sandra Birchmore Case:...

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2025/09/24

Bob Motta Breaks Down The Sandra Birchmore Case: Groomed by a Cop, Silenced ForeverSandra 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

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33:33

Chad Daybell’s Ghost Stories & Rick Astley Obsession...

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2025/09/24

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

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15:24

The Near-Death Fantasies of Chad Daybell: A Cult...

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2025/09/24

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

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13:35

NEW Chad Daybell Prison Letters EXPOSED: Rick Astley,...

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2025/09/24

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

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122:35

Chad Daybell’s Prison Letters + Sandra Birchmore’s...

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2025/09/24

Chad Daybell’s Prison Letters + Sandra Birchmore’s Murder: The Complete BreakdownThis episode combines two disturbing true crime arcs into one sweeping discussion. First, the bizarre and delusional prison letters of Chad Daybell — filled with near-death fantasies, ghostly companions, and a warped theology he used to justify unspeakable acts. With humor and sharp analysis, the hosts dismantle his narrative and expose how Daybell’s self-image as a prophet masks deep dysfunction and danger. The

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12:22

Wendy Adelson’s Fate: Pawn, Accomplice, or Something...

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2025/09/24

Wendy Adelson’s Fate: Pawn, Accomplice, or Something Worse? The final cut pulls all the threads together. The hosts debate Jeff’s credibility as one of the strongest witnesses against Wendy—someone with no motive to lie, who came across as clear, consistent, and believable. His testimony doesn’t just implicate Charlie and Donna; it shines an uncomfortable light on Wendy herself. The discussion ranges from Donna’s iron-grip control (compared to Marie Barone from Everybody Loves Raymond) to audience

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13:19

Did Wendi Adelson Try To Frame Her Ex-Boyfriend For...

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2025/09/23

Did Wendi Adelson Try To Frame Her Ex-Boyfriend For The Murder Of Her Ex-Husband Dan Markel? This segment covers the aftermath of Jeff Lacasse’s police scrutiny. Initially considered a suspect, Jeff cooperated fully—offering credit card receipts, surveillance video, and cell phone records that placed him in Tennessee at the time of Dan Markel’s murder. His cooperation cleared him, but not before Wendy suggested him as a possible suspect. The jury’s own questions dig into Wendy’s mindset: her

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15:57

Was Wendy Adelson Controlled by Her Family—or an...

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2025/09/23

Was Wendy Adelson Controlled by Her Family—or an Active Player? Here the panel pulls back from testimony to analyze the broader psychology of Wendy Adelson. Was she a victim of her domineering family, or did she actively choose to participate in their schemes? The answer, the hosts argue, may lie somewhere in between. They dive into the psychology of narcissistic families, where unhealthy dynamics are normalized and children are conditioned to go along with toxic behavior. Wendy may have grown up

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