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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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12:00

It’d Be Easier If Dan Wasn’t Here” Wendy Adelson Leak...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/06

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

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56:57

Donna Adelson GUILTY: FULL Breakdown With Eric Faddis...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/06

Donna Adelson GUILTY: FULL Breakdown With Eric Faddis | What’s Next for the Adelsons? It took jurors just three hours to convict Donna Adelson in the shocking murder-for-hire case that left Florida State law professor Dan Markel dead. Now the Adelson family is in ruins: Charlie is already behind bars, Donna is convicted, and eyes are turning toward Wendi and Harvey. In this full breakdown conversation, Tony Brueski, Todd, Stacey, and defense attorney/former prosecutor Eric Faddis analyze every

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36:15

Donna Adelson Trial: Prosecution Rebuttal Hammers...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/05

Donna Adelson Trial: Prosecution Rebuttal Hammers Final Blows | Hidden Killers LiveRound three in the Donna Adelson trial belonged to the state — and prosecutor Georgia Cappleman did not hold back. In this final segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we cover the prosecution’s rebuttal closing argument and the aftermath as the jury heads into deliberations. Highlights include: Cappleman dismantling the defense’s contradictions — from the “TV repair”

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37:10

Donna Adelson Trial: Defense Closing Meltdown...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/05

Donna Adelson Trial: Defense Closing Meltdown Continues! | Hidden Killers Live After more than two hours of the prosecution hammering Donna Adelson, her defense team finally took the floor — and what followed was one of the most bizarre, scattered closings we’ve seen in a high-profile murder trial. In this segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we watch as defense attorney Jackie Fulford attempts to convince jurors Donna Adelson had no role in the 2014

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79:30

Donna Adelson Trial: Defense Closing Argument...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/05

Donna Adelson Trial: Defense Closing Argument Meltdown | Hidden Killers Live After more than two hours of the prosecution hammering Donna Adelson, her defense team finally took the floor — and what followed was one of the most bizarre, scattered closings we’ve seen in a high-profile murder trial. In this segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we watch as defense attorney Jackie Fulford attempts to convince jurors Donna Adelson had no role in the 2014

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126:00

Donna Adelson Trial: Prosecution Closing Arguments...

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2025/09/05

Donna Adelson Trial: Prosecution Closing Arguments DESTROY Her Defense | Hidden Killers Live The prosecution came out swinging — and for two straight hours, Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman laid out every damning detail tying Donna Adelson to the murder of Dan Markel. In this extended segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we watch and react in real time as Cappleman: Humanizes Dan Markel as a father, scholar, and victim. Methodically

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59:03

Judge Threatens To Remove Donna Adelson From Court As...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/05

The moment the verdict hit the room, tensions spiked. In this full, uncut courtroom segment, the judge warns Donna Adelson she’ll be removed from court for her conduct as the jury finds her guilty. We present the complete video of the exchange as it happened, followed by our clear, no-fluff breakdown of what triggered the warning, how the court handled it, and what this means going forward.What you’ll see in this upload: Full courtroom video of the verdict and judicial warning (no edits to the

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135:48

Dooms Day For Donna Adelson - The Full Closing...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/05

Dooms Day For Donna Adelson - The Full Closing Arguments Part 1 We cover the entire closing-arguments sequence in the Donna Adelson trial over the murder of Dan Markel — from the State’s two-hour close, through the defense’s marathon response, to Georgia Cappleman’s rebuttal — plus our panel’s live breakdowns. What’s inside Prosecution Closing (Georgia Cappleman): Humanizes Dan; shows Donna’s control of Wendy’s divorce and relocation strategy; planner with Dan’s car/plate; “TV repair” code as

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172:46

Dooms Day For Donna Adelson - The Full Closing...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/05

Dooms Day For Donna Adelson - The Full Closing Arguments Part 2 We cover the entire closing-arguments sequence in the Donna Adelson trial over the murder of Dan Markel — from the State’s two-hour close, through the defense’s marathon response, to Georgia Cappleman’s rebuttal — plus our panel’s live breakdowns. What’s inside Prosecution Closing (Georgia Cappleman): Humanizes Dan; shows Donna’s control of Wendy’s divorce and relocation strategy; planner with Dan’s car/plate; “TV repair” code as

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11:01

Donna Adelson’s High-Stakes Loyalty: Scripts,...

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2025/09/05

Donna Adelson’s High-Stakes Loyalty: Scripts, Cover-Ups & Prison Future What happens when enmeshment doesn’t just ruin relationships—but pulls a family into crime? In this segment, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dive into the Adelsons’ darkest dynamics, where loyalty has crossed into cover-ups, scripts, and manipulation. We explore why some family members are willing to risk everything, even prison, to protect the family unit. Why does one sibling cross the line into

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10:26

When Mom (Donna Adelson) Lives in Your Head:...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/04

The impact of enmeshed families doesn’t end in childhood—it follows people into every adult relationship. In this segment, Tony Brueski, Stacy, Todd, and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explore how toxic loyalty and control spill into marriages, friendships, and self-identity.From mandatory Sunday dinners to overbearing in-laws, the conversation highlights how enmeshed families suffocate independence—even decades later. Stacy shares her own jaw-dropping story about an ex-mother-in-law who tried to

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12:04

Donna Adelson's Scapegoats & Loyalty: Why Wendy...

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2025/09/04

Donna Adelson's Scapegoats & Loyalty: Why Wendy Adelson Didn't Push Back Why do some kids push back against toxic parents while others surrender completely? In this segment, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dig into how loyalty is conditioned inside enmeshed families—and why dissent is often crushed early. We explore how toddlers quickly learn not to challenge a domineering parent, fearing hysterical or angry reactions. This early conditioning often leads to adult children who

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11:05

Understanding The Adelson's: Roots, Culture & Control

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2025/09/04

Understanding The Adelson's: Roots, Culture & Control Families that look “close” on the outside can actually be suffocating on the inside. In this segment, Tony Brueski is joined by psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott, along with Stacy and Todd, to unpack the roots of enmeshed families—the kind where loyalty becomes control. We dig into cultural influences, from Jewish and Asian traditions that normalize family loyalty, to the rise of helicopter parenting. We explore how narcissistic

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24:29

Donna Adelson Tried To Bribe Cell-Mate With Grand...

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2025/09/04

Donna Adelson Tried To Bribe Cell-Mate With Grand Piano & Drugs, Then She EXPOSED Donna Donna Adelson is cornered, and the cracks are showing. With the defense running out of credible witnesses, Donna must decide whether to testify—a gamble that could make or break her case. But the courtroom has already heard testimony that paints her as manipulative, arrogant, and willing to promise anything to protect herself. A jailhouse informant described Donna’s constant chatter about her case, her

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16:47

Kohberger's Mom Sent Him Idaho Crime Video Links......

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2025/09/04

Kohberger's Mom Sent Him Idaho Crime Video Links... Then He Went Silent Bryan Kohberger’s private conversations with his mother the night after the Idaho murders reveal disturbing contradictions—between “normal” family chatter and something much darker. His mom sent him a news link detailing how Xana Kernodle fought back against her attacker. Innocent sharing of local news, or was she unknowingly feeding her son the kind of detail he was obsessed with? We dive deep into these moments: hours of

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105:24

Kohberger’s “Mom Text” & Donna’s Grand Piano: How...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/04

Kohberger’s “Mom Text” & Donna’s Grand Piano: How Loyalty Turns CriminalToday’s full Hidden Killers Live digs into two explosive storylines and a deep psychological dive that ties them together. First, we unpack a new detail in the Bryan Kohberger case: the night-after exchange with his mother, including a link she sent describing the victim’s bruises and fight back. Was it innocent true-crime chatter between a mom and her criminology-student son—or something far more unsettling in hindsight

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7:35

Wendy Adelson’s Ex Reveals Chilling Confession About...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/04

Wendy Adelson’s Ex Reveals Chilling Confession About Charlie’s Murder Plot In this episode of Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski, Robin Dreeke, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels dig deep into one of the most revealing moments in the Dan Markel murder investigation: the police interrogation of Wendy Adelson’s ex-boyfriend, Dr. Jeffrey Lacoste. Recorded in the aftermath of early arrests tied to the hit on FSU law professor Dan Markel, the interrogation showcases how detectives worked to separate

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11:54

“It’d Be Easier If Dan Wasn’t Here”: Wendy Adelson...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/03

“It’d Be Easier If Dan Wasn’t Here”: Wendy Adelson Leak Explained by Jeffrey LacasseIn this deep-dive, we analyze a pivotal stretch of the Jeffrey Lacasse police interrogation and the candid round-table that follows—unpacking what it reveals about Wendy Adelson, Charlie Adelson, and Donna Adelson in the Dan Markel case. The conversation focuses on behavioral forensics: emotional regulation, “leakage,” narcissistic injury, family systems, and coercive control—terms that help map motive and mindset

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56:39

Echo Chamber of Control: Robin Dreeke Breaks Down the...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/03

Echo Chamber of Control: Robin Dreeke Breaks Down the Adelson Family Psychology In this explosive deep dive, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, former head of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, joins Hidden Killers Live to unravel the tangled psychology of the Adelson family. At the center of this discussion: Donna Adelson’s obsessive control, Charlie Adelson’s dangerous insecurities, and Wendy Adelson’s revealing slip-ups that pointed investigators toward a murder-for-hire

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14:54

Family Killer or Master Manipulator? Inside Alex...

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/03

Family Killer or Master Manipulator? Inside Alex Murdaugh’s Trial Performance In one of the most dramatic true crime trials in American history, Alex Murdaugh took the stand to defend himself against charges of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. His testimony became a masterclass in denial, deception, and psychological performance. On Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels break down the key courtroom moments that shaped the jury’s view of Murdaugh. From his

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