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On February 3, 2003, cops were called to the home - OH EXCUSE ME, I MEANT TO SAY SUUUUUUPER TACKY CASTLE. YES CASTLE - of music producer and "legend" Phil Spector. Spector claimed that a woman had come into his home and then killed herself in his foyer. If that sounds insane, it's because it is and it is DEFINITELY not what happened. The woman's name was Lana Clarkson AND SHE WAS FREAKING AWESOME. Of course the trial was a circus. SPECTOR WORE WIGS FOR DAYS. Oh and Alan Jackson from the Karen Read case is back and has some crazy shit to say. JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE OFFICE, FAM!Find and watch "Hunting Phil Spector (from Homicide: Los Angeles)" on NetflixWE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!All Patreon members can also join us for the next Virtual Drag Bingo on Friday, March 13!Episode Sponsors: Hiya - The pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order at www.hiyahealth.com/TCO Hers - Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit www.forhers.com/TCO to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Fabletics - High-end activewear at a fraction of the price! Get 80% off everything when you sign up as a VIP at www.Fabletics.com/TCO Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit www.fromourplace.com/TCO for 10% off sitewide Chime - Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at www.chime.com/TCO Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

Send a textFor 25 years, Phil Vassar has written and performed songs that defined an era of country music. But behind the hits like Just Another Day in Paradise, Carlene, and The Sound of a Million Dreams is a story of rejection, resilience, health scares, and hard-earned perspective.This week on Here's What We Know, Phil reflects on the roadblocks that nearly stopped him, the heart attack that changed his outlook, and why he believes songwriters are more like therapists than hitmakers. From owning his own bar in Nashville to outlasting the gatekeepers who said piano players would never work in country music, Phil opens up about what it really takes to build a lasting career.This is a conversation about instinct, grit, healing, and the power of a song to carry you through the hardest seasons of life.In This Episode:Writing Songs Is Therapy“They Said Piano Players Don't Work in Nashville”Building a Following Before a Record DealThe Hits They HatedKnowing When You've Got SomethingSurviving a Heart Attack and StrokeJust Another Day in ParadiseThe Story Behind CarleneThe Sound of a Million DreamsBands, Egos, and Going SoloToby Keith, Vince Gill, and Songwriting BrotherhoodSlowing Down After 25 YearsEnding with Piano ManThis episode is sponsored by:Sterling Oak Cabinetry (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you!)Bio:Phil Vassar is a chart-topping country artist and acclaimed Nashville songwriter whose piano-driven sound helped redefine modern country music. Raised in a home filled with Motown, gospel, bluegrass, and classic rock, Vassar developed an eclectic musical foundation that blends heartfelt storytelling with unforgettable hooks. Influenced by artists like Billy Joel and Elton John, he found his true voice behind the piano, crafting songs that resonate across generations.Over a 25-year career, Vassar has earned two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards, ACM's Top New Male Vocalist honors, and scored 10 No. 1 hits including “Just Another Day in Paradise,” “Carlene,” and “Six-Pack Summer.” As a songwriter, he's penned major hits for Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Jo Dee Messina, and others, cementing his reputation as one of Nashville's most versatile hitmakers.Now celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breakout success, Vassar continues to tour nationally, blending his classic hits with fresh interpretations and new music. After surviving a life-altering heart attack in 2023, he brings renewed gratitude and perspective to both his life and career. At his core, Phil Vassar remains a passionate storyteller dedicated to creating songs that move people and stand the test of time.Website: https://www.philvassar.com/Connect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

Group Guide Use this guide to help your group discussion as you meet this week. TranscriptGood morning. Through snow and ice and disconnected H VAC units, we have finally gathered together, and we are getting ready to finally start Second Samuel. So if you're with us in the fall, we finished up First Samuel. We. We took a break with the Remember series and Give series, and now we get to start Second Samuel. We kind of jump into the middle of the story. First and Second Samuel actually were written as one book together. If you remember this when we first started, it's written as one book together because of how scrolls worked back in the day, they had to divide it in two separate scrolls. So it's one story. And we're jumping in the middle of a story at the beginning of 2 Samuel chapter 1. And we jump in the middle of a sad moment. And what we're going to see today is a lament that David has wrote for the people of God. And there are times where it's good to be sad. And when tragedy hits, when loss hits, there's something in us that aches for a response. I remember in 2001 when 911 happened, that as a nation, we were just collectively at a loss of words, and there was just a deep sadness for what many of us witnessed on TV and all the horror and the pain that came with that. And in November, two months after. I remember at the cmas, which is the Country Music Awards, Alan Jackson, he performed a song that he had written just a few weeks before. It's called Where Were youe In the World? Stop Turning. And the whole song is. It's a lament. It's country music, but it's a lament that captures how everyone felt in that moment as we witnessed all the pain and suffering at 9 11. And I just remember watching that with my parents and just being. Just felt it. You felt it in the room. And, you know, people outside of country music that don't even like country music, which is quite a few people, they actually, some of them very much appreciated the moment because what he was doing was capturing what we just felt. And that's what lament does. It captures this. This suffering, this. This loss, this pain that we feel. And it's good for. For us to sit in that. And poetic songs and poetic laments capture that. And that's what we get to see today as we jump into the middle of a story where we finish up in Second Samuel. We see the death of Saul and Jonathan and the defeat of Israel. We're going to walk through how David finds out about this. Then we're going to see how he laments and then as Christians, we're going to be able to sit in this and understand the importance of. Of what it means to be a people who lament. Well, so I'm going to pray for us, and then we'll walk through this together. Heavenly Father, I thank you for your word. It is precious, it is a gift, and it communicates wonderful, eternal truths that mold and shape us and conform us into your image in new and better ways. And I pray that you would do that to us this morning as we read and study and sit under the authority of your precious word. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen.Okay, so if you weren't here for First Samuel, let me just give a quick summary. If you were here and it's been months, let me just help us remember. In 1st Samuel, God calls the final judge and the period of the judges and prophet Samuel. Because first and Second Samuel in the Old Testament is the beginning of the age of the kings. So the people are longing for a king. They want a ruler. They had God as their ruler. They had God as their king. And God used judges to reign them in at times. But this moment, they want a king. They go to Samuel. Samuel listens to the Lord, gives them their first king, which is Saul. And at first it goes well. Saul fits the bill. He looks like a king. He's tall, he's handsome. He leads the people, and they beat, they defeat the Ammonites. They do all kinds of things like this. And it's wonderful. And then as you keep reading, you see that his heart actually isn't fully for the Lord, that he has moments of deep faithlessness. And in his faithlessness, God rejects him as king. He anoints David, who is the next king of Israel. If you're familiar with anything in first and Second Samuel, you're probably familiar with the story of David and Goliath. That is when David steps onto the national scene after he's anointed by Samuel and he becomes a hero. He defeats Goliath, and then Saul appreciates David for, like, 10 minutes. It seems it's not very long. He, like, invites him to marry his daughter. He marries into the family. Things are good for a moment. And then quickly, I think Saul realizes, oh, David is the next king, and he becomes a threat. And the whole rest of 1st Samuel is Saul trying to kill David over and over and over again until finally we get to chapter 31 of 1st Samuel, when finally God brings judgment upon Saul and his house, and they're defeated by the Philistines.In 1st Samuel 31 it says,> Then the battle went hard against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was badly wounded by the archers.> Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, "Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through and mistreat me." But his armor-bearer would not, for he was very afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword and fell on it.> And when his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he likewise fell on his sword and died with him.> So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armor-bearer, and all his men, on the same day together.So that is the end of Saul and 1st Samuel, or 2 Samuel chapter 1 picks up right where that leaves off a few days later. Verse 1.> After the death of Saul, when David had returned from striking down the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag.> And on the third day behold, a man came from Saul's camp with his clothes torn and with dirt on his head. And when he came to David, he fell to the ground and paid homage.So while Saul was fighting the Philistines, David was facing off with a band of Amalekites who had kidnapped him and his men's families. So he goes, he defeats them, and this is them kind of resting after the battle. And then all of a sudden, verse two, it says, and on the third day, behold, a man came from Saul's camp with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. And when he came to David, he fell to the ground and paid homage. So clothes torn and dirt on your head. That was an immediate sign to David and his men that something bad has happened. That's a sign of lament. You're in your garments, you put dirt on your head. Something major has happened. Which David said to him, verse three, where do you come from? And he said to him, I have escaped from the camp of Israel. And David said to him, how did it go? Tell me. And he answered, the people fled from the battle. And also many of the people have fallen and are dead. And Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead. So this is the first that David hears of this, that Saul, Jonathan, his friend, they're gone.Now, put yourself back in when we finish this up in the fall, and remember all that David went through to get to this moment and understand the complexities of how he must have been feeling. Saul tried to kill him over and over and over and over again, hurling spears, chasing him in the wilderness, chasing him in and out of towns, and finally it's over. And David had opportunities. He had opportunities to kill him himself. He had two opportunities with his hand in his life, and he spared him because he would not raise his hand against the Lord's anointed. He said, God will bring judgment on Saul. I will not. And it's finally happened. So that's in the background. And then also, Jonathan was one of his closest friends. Jonathan was a dear friend to him. If you remember when we walked the story of David and Jonathan, we got to see Jonathan, who was the next in line to be the king. Saul's son was. He was beloved by the people. He was a mighty warrior. And when David steps on the scene, he yields. It's very clear that he trusts that God has anointed him to be the next king. And that doesn't happen in the Old Testament, that doesn't happen in history. People don't give up their right to the throne like that. But he's a faith filled man and he trusts the anointing that David has. And you see, even when they talk, he longs to be serving in David's court one day. And he also. We saw how much Jonathan honored his father. He called him out at times for how he was pursuing David, but he honored him and stood by him in this battle. And his friend Jonathan is dead. So there is a lot happening in the soul of David as he receives this.And then in verse five, it says,> And the young man who told him said, "I happened to be on Mount Gilboa, and there was Saul leaning on his spear, and behold, the chariots and the horsemen were closing in on him.> And when he looked behind him, he saw me and called to me. And I answered, 'Here I am.'> And he said to me, 'Who are you?' And I answered him, 'I am an Amalekite.'> Then he said to me, 'Stand beside me and kill me, for anguish has seized me, and yet my life still lingers.'> So I stood beside him and killed him, because I was sure that he could not live after he had fallen.> And I took the crown that was on his head and the bracelet that was on his arm and brought them here to my lord."Okay, if you're reading first into second Samuel, just chapter 31, straight into this right here. That's quite jarring because those aren't the same stories. That is two different tellings of what happened. And I just want to show you the differences in this. I've got a chart up here. And first Samuel, chapter 31, the narrator tells us that archers surrounded Saul and badly wounded him. But when the Amalekite retells, he says, no chariots and horsemen were close upon him. And in 1st Samuel 31, the narrator tells us that Saul turns to his armor bearer and asks to kill him because he doesn't want to be mistreated. But Amalekite says no. He called out to me. He said, I'm. He said, ask me to kill him. In 1st Samuel 31, we see that the armor bearer refuses. So Saul kills himself, but the Amalekite says, no, I killed him. The only part where. Where it is similar and you can line them up in compatibility is when it says in 1st Samuel 31 that the Philistines recovered just the armor. And then we get in the Amalekite retelling that the crown and the armlet he had so that you can line up, but everything else is different. So when we come upon situations like this in the Bible where there's. There's two differences there, that's an opportunity to lean in and to ask why? Why are these accounts different? And if you are undiscerning and you hop on the Internet and you get into the deep pages of Reddit or Google or wherever you go, you might find the lazy approach that's like, aha. Contradictions. See, your Bible is not trustworthy. And that's an opportunity to just sit in it longer, to ask deeper questions, to be more thoughtful and discerning. And once you do that, it's very clear what's happening. The Amalekite is lying. He's a liar. He's an opportunistic liar. He stumbles upon the battle. He sees Saul. Everyone knows that if Saul's dead, David is the next king. This is an opportunity for him to be rewarded in his mind. Grabs the crown, he grabs the armlet, he makes up a story, he leaves. And then he comes and he tells David the story. So he tells him this. Now David begins to really lament.Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and so did all the men who were with him.> Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and likewise all the men who were with him.> And they mourned and wept and fasted until the evening for Saul and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.For Saul and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the Lord and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword, which is just a picture. When, when the leader mourns and laments, everyone does. They follow suit. They tear their clothes, they weep, they fast. Which just as a thing to think about, that's one of the reasons for fasting. Like we're in the south and when someone dies, we eat. Which I think can be fun, but also have a category for fasting is good for the people of God to actually to. To fast and to pray and depend upon the Lord. And that's what they do until evening.And David said to the young man who told him, where do you come from? And he answered, I am the son of a sojourner and Amalekite.> And David said to the young man who told him, "Where are you from?" And he answered, "I am the son of a sojourner, an Amalekite."David said to him, how is it you who. How is it you who were not afraid to put out your hand to destroy the Lord's anointed? So this is about the moment the Amalekite begins to realize that he has made a massive mistake. Because David had multiple opportunities to do just this. David could have ended Saul's reign, could have taken the throne, could have seized power. But he feared the Lord and he trusted the Lord. And he was not going to do and raise his hand against the Lord's anointing. He was going to trust the Lord when the Lord decided to bring judgment. So how in the world could this Amalekite, this person who belonged to a people who were enemies of God, think that he could raise his hand against the Lord's anointed and this would somehow be rewarded? This is not the case. And he realizes he has made a mistake, that condemnation is coming.Then David called out, called one of the young men and said, go execute him. And he struck him down so that he died. And David said to him, your blood be on your head for you, for your own mouth has testified against you, saying, I have killed the Lord's anointed.> And David said to him, "How is it you were not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD's anointed?"> Then David called one of the young men and said, "Go near and execute him." So the young man struck him down, and he died.> And David said to him, "Your blood is on your head; your own mouth has testified against you, saying, 'I have killed the LORD's anointed.'"So the Amalekite, his reward for opportunistic lying is execution. And that's is another example from the scriptures of the dangers of lying. You can do a whole sermon on that right there. But that's actually not the main point of this story. And we're going to move on to what is the main point, which is this moment of loss for David and the people. And David is going to enter into a lament that he has written. We get the setup for that in verse 17 when it says,> And David took up his lament over Saul and his son Jonathan, and he ordered that The Song of the Bow be taught to the people of Judah; behold, it is written in the Book of Jashar.So what we're about to read is a lamentation, a poetic sadness that the people of God are meant to read for centuries to come. And we also see that it's recorded in the book of Joshar, which. That is a Jewish history book that's referenced a few times in the Old Testament. It's lost to history. We don't have any more copies of it, but it was written in the Book of Joshar for the people, and it was recorded here in these scriptures for the people to remember and to lament together. So we're going to read this lament. But as we read this, I want us, as we catch this poetic capturing of the sadness of the people of God and David, we should remember the complexities of how David is feeling in this, of everything that's happened to him and everything that even Saul and his relationship and how complicated that was, that Saul was his enemy, that Saul wanted him dead, but Saul was also his father in law. Saul was also his king. Saul was also his commander. And now he's gone and so is his friend Jonathan. So there's a lot happening here. And we'll read this lament together. He said.> Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen!> Tell it not in Gath; proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines be glad, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised rejoice.> O mountains of Gilboa, may you have neither dew nor rain, nor fields of offerings; for there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul, not anointed with oil.> From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not turn back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.> Saul and Jonathan, beloved and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided; they were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions.> O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with crimson in luxury, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.> How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places.> I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; very pleasant have you been to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.> How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war perished!If you have a title for this lament, it's how the mighty have Fallen, which I got curious and I was wondering, and as best I can tell, that is where we get the sarcastic play on Lament, oh, how the mighty have Fallen. So this is. It comes back to this. It's how the mighty have fallen. One of the things he laments in the loss of Saul and Jonathan and this army is that the daughters of the Philistines rejoice. And this is. This is a picture of the people in Gath and Ashkelon. These are cities in Philistia. They're all celebrating. So not only have they lost their leader, but also their enemies are rejoicing and they're sad.You mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew or rain upon you, nor fields of offerings. For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul not anointed. With oil. Mount Gilboa is where this battle happened. It's where Saul died. And David curses it. He curses it. He wishes this place to be as desolate and devoid of the life that was taken there. Cursed be Mount Gilboa. Says, from the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back. And the sword of Saul returned not empty. Which, every now and then the ESV translations get a little clunky. I think it's helpful if you reverse this. The bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty from the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty. What that is saying is that they once were mighty warriors. They. They once fought for Israel, they slayed their enemies, and now they're gone and they're lamenting the loss of their mighty warriors. So Saul and Jonathan, beloved, beloved and lovely in life and death. They were not divided. They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions. And we've seen this, we talked about this, that they, that. And through everything that was going on with Saul and David, Saul or Jonathan, honored both his friend and also his father. And they fought together, and they were mighty in battle. You read that in First Samuel. Together they were mighty warriors who defeated their enemies. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.You, daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. Remember how when he reigned, how prosperous we were. How, how the daughters of Israel had scarlet and gold. He says, oh, how, he said, how, how the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle. And this refrain leads into David reflecting on his friendship with Jonathan. Jonathan lies slain on your high places. I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan. Very pleasant have you been to me. Your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women. So we catch this final glimpse of David's great love for his friend. And he describes this brotherly love that he had with Jonathan as surpassing the love of women, which we talked about this in the David and Jonathan sermon in First Samuel. If you weren't here, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to it. But just a moment to sit in that idea. It is good to have deep friendships like this. And more specifically, it is good for men to have deep friendships with other men. And a time where it is regularly written about that, that male. That male loneliness is a crisis. It's talked about as an epidemic, that men, especially young men, suicide rates are through the roof, substance abuse is through the roof. Drug overdoses has been through the roof. Sports gambling is an absolute disaster right now for young men. And on and on and on. It's just, it's regularly observed there's something wrong and that they're. There's a need for men to have deep friendships. And we aren't culturally set up well to do this. The men aren't culturally set up well to do this. In fact, it's very apparent that culturally we don't understand a depth of friendship like this. Because people read this and they, they, they jump to, oh, something, something sexual in nature must have been going on between those two. I mean, that is, that is, that is what some people will argue that this is evidence that something was happening between those two men. And it's like we've so misunderstood and are so underprepared to understand how important is to have deep relationships with other men that you can walk side by side and that you can see as brothers. So we, we need to, to grow in this. And especially if you're, if you're married. Let me just say this very clearly. If you're married and your wife is your only friend, nowhere in the Scriptures do I see that as wise. You should absolutely have friendship with your wife. Also, you should have depth of relationship with other men. She should not be your sole confidant. We have care nights where we separate the men and women. And one of the reasons we do that is so that men can grow in friendship and brotherhood and accountability and depth. And that matters. So you can go back, listen to that sermon. More was said there, but I'll move on. And he is just lamenting the loss of this great friend that he had. Verse 27. He ends, how the mighty have fallen and the weapons of war perished. So he ends that refrain, the reminder of what they lost in Jonathan, what they lost. And when you think about what David's doing on behalf of the people of God and personally, and thinking about this, it's very peculiar because you have to recognize that ultimately for David, this is a good thing for him. He's not going to have to look over his shoulder. He's not going to have to be on the run. He's not going to have the threat of death hanging over him over and over and over again. Saul for years has made his life miserable. And you can see this very clearly not just in First Samuel, but when you read the Psalms, particularly the Psalms that David wrote while he was on the run from Saul. You see this in Psalm 57. 4. It says, My soul is in the midst of lions. I lie down amid fiery beasts, the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp, sharp swords. I mean, you see the distress as. As Saul and his men, and all the lies and all the. All the slandering, all the. The threats. In Psalm142.3, another Psalm he wrote on the run from Saul, it says, when my spirit faints within me, you know my way in the path where I walk, they have hidden a trap for me under the threat of being captured continuously. Psalm 54, another Psalm that he wrote while on the wrong from Saul, he says, for strangers have risen against me. Ruthless men seek my life. They do not set God, God before themselves. They seek Saul and his ambition, but they don't consider the Lord. And you see the turmoil that David was in for years. So it's reasonable to assume this moment that he hears of Saul's death, that he's relieved. But that's found nowhere in this lament, not for a moment as you celebrate this, even though ultimately this is for David's good and he knows now I'm able to step into the throne that God has prepared for me, he still appropriately laments. He laments the loss of this nation's leader. He laments the loss of his king, he laments the loss of his friend. And he does this for himself and the people of God to remember. And I think David's response is exemplary. I think it's a very helpful example for us to have this category of lament, even though good things may await us, because I think as Christians, we are just in America. I think we're weaker here. And I see this in a few different ways. I see this in the way that some Christians approach funerals. And I'm not here to attack you. If you've said this or if you believe this, I do want to correct you. I've heard Christians say, well, this brother or sister died, and we're not having a funeral, we're having a party. We're having a celebration because we know where they are, and where they are is far better. So there will be no tears. We will celebrate. And I just go, where do you get that from the Scriptures? Where do we get that idea that we smile in the face of death? Where do you get the idea that we should just be happy? We know that good things just. David knew that good things awaited him. But in the moment of death, the appropriate response is lament. I see people when they lose a job, some Christians come alongside them and they're quick to just want to point out things and they'll say things like, yeah, you know, but it's an opportunity for you to trust the Lord. And it seems like you're really upset about losing this job. You might want to check your heart. It's possible that you have some idolatry for this job. It's possible that you have some control idolatry, that you're trying to control everything. And this is an exposure. God is working in this trial to teach you you should be joy filled. And it's like, whoa, he just lost his job. She just lost her job. There's a moment that it's appropriate to be sad. And certainly we can work through the other things later and count it joy for sufferings. But must we jump straight into the good things that might away? This happens with health trials, various members of our church going through all types of health trials and battles. And I appreciate some of the optimistic culture that surrounds all of that. You hear people say, you know, God's got this and, and, and we're, you know, just. And I appreciate aspects of that that rally in a way that's appropriate and good. But there also, there's a moment and there are days that it's just okay to be sad. It's just okay to lament the reality of suffering. And we should hold these together because human emotion is far more complex than this. We as Christians should be the best at this, y', all to have moments where we are just sad for the reality of death and loss and suffering, while also having our hope secured and tethered to the reality of the future promises that await God's people. We should be able to hold both intention together. And no one exemplifies this better than Jesus Christ.When you get to the Gospel of John in chapter 11 with the recounting of the story of the death of Lazarus and his resurrection, when you read that in verse 11, it says, after saying these things, he said to them, our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken him. And that's important because Jesus absorbs the reality that his friend is dead, that Lazarus is dead, while also saying, I'm going to raise him. Jesus knows exactly what he's about to do. He's about to raise Lazarus from the dead because that resurrection is going to point forward to later, not far actually down the road where Jesus Christ will be resurrected, which again points to the future resurrection. So he's doing something bigger here. He knows what he's about to do. He knows the good things that are about to happen. And yet when he meets his friends Mary And Martha, verse 32, it says now, when Mary came to see to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. When Jesus saw her weeping and the Jews would come with her, also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And he said, where have you laid him? They said to him, lord, come and see. Verse 35. Jesus wept. And I think that's important because I think if some American Christians would have written this story, they would have said, Jesus comes on the scene and he sees them weeping and he says, dry your tears because I'm about to do something big, I'm about to do something good. I'm going to do something glorious. But he doesn't. He sees his friends who are broken and in tears, and he's deeply moved in his spirit and he weeps. It doesn't say he cried a few tears, it says he weeps. What a wonderful example we have in our Savior. And seeing the need to lament, knowing that good things may await. But the reality is, is that death stings. Yes. Oh, death, where's your sting? That's future looking. But the sting is now. And there are moments where that recognizing that and living in that reality is beautiful and good for our souls. We should be a people who do this well. We should be a people who both hold the reality of death in front of us and cry. And also hold the reality of the future resurrection and new heavens and new earth, where there is no more death, where there is no more sting, where there is no more tears. And hold those both together. I mean, that's when Paul is writing to the Thessalonians. In 1st Thessalonians 4, he says, but we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others who do not have hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. And I think some people just jump to the we have hope. We have hope. And it's like. But it presupposes what he just told them. He says, may not grieve as others who do not have hope. But he doesn't say, don't grieve. He says, no, we're going to grieve, but we're going to do it as those who have hope. Those who are grounded in the hope of the future resurrection. And that's what we're called to do. That when someone dies, the appropriate response is, if they're a Christian, is not, let's have a party. It's like, no, no, Death is awful. Now, we had a funeral here three weeks ago for one of our members, Ms. Valerie. And she was 93 years old. And y', all, she suffered greatly in the last few years of her life. And I could hold the thought in my head that says, I'm so thankful for where she is now. But when I sat with her family, I said, y' all should feel this death stings and it's okay to be sad. And we could hold both of those thoughts together. That when you experience loss, when you lose something, that you can be sad while also having your faith anchored in the reality that one day there will be no more losing, there will only be gain. That we as Christians can have sufferings. And know what James 1 says, when it says, count it all joy. My brothers know what Romans 5 says, that suffering produces character, care produces endurance. Like we can have all these together while also being faith filled and sad and also putting our hope in what is to come and growing and maturing along the way that we should be able to hold these both together. Because we as Christians live between the already and the not yet. We live between the reality of present suffering and the future promises that await. And we should be a people who lament well personally, but also we should help others lament, brothers and sisters. Do not rob others of the opportunity to both grieve and be sad and let God meet them in their grief. Because I think sometimes because we're uncomfortable, because we don't like the silence, or because we lack the theological depth to understand how we should respond. And we'll just offer shallow truisms or Christian niceties. We need to grow in helping other brothers and sisters who are lamenting suffer well and lament well so that God can meet them in their grief and grow their faith in wonderful ways.I was on the Internet the other day and I saw one of my friends from college post this, one of the most moving things I've ever read on grief. And him and his wife had struggled with infertility for years. They six months ago had twin boys and were excited and did the gender reveal and all the things. And we're all very excited. And at 22 weeks, everything fell apart. They had emergency delivery and their boys lived for only a day. And then this past week, after six months of reflecting, he wrote this. And I Want to ask permission for me to read this because I found it to be very moving, very helpful. How God can meet us in our grief and our lament. And here's what he wrote. He said, grief is about allowing loss to enlarge my heart and increase my capacity to hold both joy and sorrow. Grief is teaching me that my boys live on in me and will always be a part of me. Grief is instructing me to cry out to God and complaint and lament long enough to hear him whisper, I know what it's like to lose a son. Grief is increasing my longing for heaven and the renewal of all things. Grief is daring me to believe that despite our loss, God is still writing a good story. Grief is consistently inviting me to choose life in the face of death. I'm a different person than I was six months ago. But as a friend who knows what it's like to lose a child, has told me I want my child back, but I don't want the old me back. I think I'm just starting to believe him. So it is through grief that I echo the words of Nicholas Wolterstaff in his book of Lament of a Son. I shall look at the world through tears. Perhaps I shall see things that dried eyed I could not see. I read that and I just was like, you don't arrive at that conclusion without having your faith so deeply anchored. The reality that one day he will make all things new, but he's sufficient to meet us in the moment of lament that comes through faith filled lament. You don't see God like this without him meeting us in our grief like this, knowing that God in our suffering gives us eyes to see, even if those eyes are stained with tears. You don't embrace this without faith filled lament. You don't refuse it. You lean into it. And that is something that we need to grow in as Christians. We need to grow in learning to lament well. We need to grow and having this trusting the Lord in the middle of the suffering and the loss.And one of the ways we get to do that is through taking the Lord's Supper and through singing, which we're going to do in a moment. We're going to take the Lord's Supper and we're going to sing a song of lament. As we come to the table as Christians, we're reminded of what Jesus instituted for us on the night that he was betrayed. He took bread and he broke it. He said, this is my body that was broken for you. And he took the cup of the new covenant. He said, this is my blood that was shed for you, that as often as you eat and drink this, you proclaim my death until I return. Jesus instructs his church to practice this practice, to remember that he secured salvation for us on the cross while also pointing forward to one day when the final feast happens. And that we as Christians live in the middle between both. So we don't come to the table all the time with just joy filled hearts. Sometimes we come with heavy hearts, and that's good. If you're a Christian, you get to consider your sin, you get to consider our sufferings, and we also get to consider our Savior who meets us in our sufferings. And in a moment you'll come to the table and I invite you to. If you're not a Christian, we don't want you to come to the table. We want you to come to our Savior. That walking through this life will be filled with suffering, it will be filled with trials, it will be filled with death. And I hope that reality is impressed upon your heart to see that there is someone who can meet you in that and can point you to the hope that we have that is secure. So don't come to the table, come to Jesus Christ in faith. But the band's going to come up now. They're going to take the Lord's Supper, and then we're going to sing a song of lament that is meant to help us learn how to grieve well, how to lament well. And we will sing this out together.

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Three family murder cases, three critical developments, one live breakdown. Nick Reiner's arraignment in the stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, has been pushed to February 23rd after attorney Alan Jackson withdrew while insisting his client is "not guilty of murder" under California law. Legal analysts expect an insanity plea based on Nick's schizoaffective disorder and 2020 conservatorship. We'll examine the behavioral warning signs that stretched back to childhood—and what FBI behavioral expert Robin Dreeke sees in the escalation pattern. In New Jersey, Paul Caneiro's murder trial has entered its second week with devastating testimony. Jurors heard Keith Caneiro's final phone call to his brother—"Give me the f***ing login, Paul!"—hours before he was shot five times outside his Colts Neck mansion. A detective testified that 8-year-old Sophia had a stab wound to her eye. The defense claims investigators ignored a third brother. And in Ohio, surgeon Michael McKee pleaded not guilty to murdering his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe. Prosecutors say ballistic evidence links a gun from McKee's property to shell casings at the scene. We're covering all three cases live with legal and behavioral analysis.#NickReiner #PaulCaneiro #MichaelMcKee #RobReiner #CaneirioTrial #TepeMurders #FamilyMurder #TrueCrimeLive #WeekInReview #HiddenKillersLiveJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

In this inspiring replay episode of Music Saved Me, host Lynn Hoffman sits down with acclaimed Nashville singer-songwriter Jess Jocoy for an intimate conversation about transformation, authenticity, and the healing power of music. Jess opens up about her deeply personal journey through life’s in-between spaces—navigating over a decade of loss, heartache, and self-doubt—and how songwriting became her path to resilience and self-discovery. She shares the stories behind her anticipated third studio album, “Cul-de-Sac Kid,” exploring the honest, cinematic songs that blend folk-rooted introspection with country storytelling. In this candid conversation, Jess discusses: ∙ How music became a guiding force through her most challenging moments ∙ The meaning behind “Cul-de-Sac Kid” and her unique “cul-de-sac country” sound ∙ Finding belonging and healing in a music industry that hasn’t always made space for outsiders ∙ The therapeutic power of songwriting as a lens for understanding loss and growth ∙ What it means to embrace your roots while forging your own artistic path Jess also reflects on the influences that shaped her career—from early inspiration by Alan Jackson and Shania Twain to settling into her authentic voice with age and experience. Listeners will get a sneak peek at new music and hear how every lyric Jess writes serves as an act of resilience and hope for anyone feeling caught in-between. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever turned to music for comfort, healing, or a way forward. Join us for echoes of resilience, vulnerability, and the transformative power of honest storytelling. Subscribe to Music Saved Me wherever you listen to podcasts and discover more stories of how music heals the soul.Support the show: https://musicsavedme.net/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legal strategy in the Nick Reiner case is becoming clear. When defense attorney Alan Jackson withdrew on January 7th, he told reporters his former client is "not guilty of murder" under California law—language that strongly points to a not guilty by reason of insanity defense. Nick Reiner, 32, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, legendary director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, at their Brentwood home on December 14th. Nick has a documented history of schizoaffective disorder, was in and out of rehab eighteen times starting at age fifteen, and was placed under a mental health conservatorship in 2020. Sources say he had recently switched psychiatric medications and was becoming more erratic. Hours before the murders, Nick attended a Christmas party at Conan O'Brien's home, where witnesses described bizarre behavior—repetitive questions to guests, inappropriate attire, and an argument with his father.Nick is now represented by public defender Kimberly Greene, who requested additional time to review the case. His arraignment has been delayed until February 23rd. If convicted, he faces life without parole or the death penalty. The DA's office hasn't decided whether to seek death and says it will consider the family's wishes.#RobReiner #MicheleSingerReiner #NickReiner #ReinerMurders #InsanityDefense #Schizoaffective #BrentwoodMurder #HollywoodTragedy #TrueCrimeToday #MentalHealthCrisisJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Your questions have been flooding in on three of the most talked-about cases right now, and we're dedicating this episode to answering them. First: Nick Reiner, charged with murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner after years of addiction, schizophrenia, and a family that never gave up — until allegedly, it cost them their lives. Why did Alan Jackson walk away? How do you reconcile "Being Charlie" with this? Then: the WSU Kohberger lawsuit. The families of the four Idaho murder victims allege Washington State University received thirteen complaints about Bryan Kohberger and did essentially nothing. A professor warned he'd become a predator. Women needed escorts to their cars. And the institution allegedly protected itself instead of its students. Finally: Michael McKee and the Tepe murders. A surgeon who allegedly drove 300 miles to kill the ex-wife who'd moved on and the husband who loved her. Monique did everything right — she left, divorced, rebuilt — and she's still dead. We tackle enabling, institutional failure, coercive control, and the common thread running through all three: systems that should have protected people and didn't.#NickReiner #BryanKohberger #MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #RobReiner #WSULawsuit #IdahoMurders #CoerciveControl #HiddenKillers #ListenerQuestionsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

The warning signs in the Nick Reiner case stretch back decades. A yoga instructor who worked with the family described childhood tantrums she'd "never seen" anything like. At fifteen, Nick was physically aggressive with a rehab roommate. As an adult, he destroyed his parents' guesthouse on meth—multiple times—with what he later described as "no logic." He was in and out of rehab eighteen times by 2016. He was placed under a mental health conservatorship in 2020 for schizoaffective disorder. And hours before Rob and Michele Reiner were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home, Nick attended a Christmas party at Conan O'Brien's house, where witnesses say he approached guests with repetitive questions—"What's your name? Are you famous?"—stood and stared when asked to leave conversations, and wore a hoodie while everyone else was in formal attire. Sources say Nick had recently switched psychiatric medications due to weight gain, and the new medication made him more erratic. His arraignment has been delayed until February 23rd after defense attorney Alan Jackson withdrew from the case, insisting Nick is "not guilty of murder" under California law. Legal analysts expect a not guilty by reason of insanity plea. Nick faces life without parole or the death penalty if convicted.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleSingerReiner #ReinerMurders #MentalIllness #Schizoaffective #BrentwoodMurder #HollywoodTragedy #BehavioralAnalysis #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Your questions have been flooding in on three of the most talked-about cases right now, and we're dedicating this episode to answering them. First: Nick Reiner, charged with murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner after years of addiction, schizophrenia, and a family that never gave up — until allegedly, it cost them their lives. Why did Alan Jackson walk away? How do you reconcile "Being Charlie" with this? Then: the WSU Kohberger lawsuit. The families of the four Idaho murder victims allege Washington State University received thirteen complaints about Bryan Kohberger and did essentially nothing. A professor warned he'd become a predator. Women needed escorts to their cars. And the institution allegedly protected itself instead of its students. Finally: Michael McKee and the Tepe murders. A surgeon who allegedly drove 300 miles to kill the ex-wife who'd moved on and the husband who loved her. Monique did everything right — she left, divorced, rebuilt — and she's still dead. We tackle enabling, institutional failure, coercive control, and the common thread running through all three: systems that should have protected people and didn't.#NickReiner #BryanKohberger #MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #RobReiner #WSULawsuit #IdahoMurders #CoerciveControl #HiddenKillers #ListenerQuestionsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

We're going live with a massive Q&A covering three cases that have generated more listener questions than almost anything we've covered. Nick Reiner: schizophrenia, enabling, Alan Jackson's exit, and a family that tried everything and still lost. The WSU Kohberger lawsuit: thirteen complaints, security escorts, a professor's ignored warning, and an institution that allegedly chose self-protection over student safety. Michael McKee and the Tepe murders: a 300-mile drive, an eight-year obsession with a seven-month marriage, and two children who lost both parents while they slept. The common thread? Systems that failed. Mental health treatment that didn't work. A university that didn't act. Protective orders that didn't protect. We're answering your questions in real time, working through the theories, and having honest conversations about cases that don't have clean answers. Bring your takes, your frustrations, and your hardest questions.#NickReiner #BryanKohberger #MichaelMcKee #HiddenKillersLive #WSULawsuit #MoniqueTepe #RobReiner #LiveQandA #SystemsFailed #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Former FBI behavioral analyst Robin Dreeke joins Hidden Killers Live to examine the warning signs in the Nick Reiner case—and what they reveal about the gap between recognizing danger and acting on it. Nick Reiner, 32, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the December 14th stabbing deaths of his parents, legendary director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner. His arraignment has been delayed until February 23rd after defense attorney Alan Jackson withdrew from the case while insisting Nick is "not guilty of murder" under California law. Nick has a documented history of schizoaffective disorder, eighteen rehab stays by age 22, and a 2020 mental health conservatorship. He co-wrote the 2016 film "Being Charlie" with his father about his addiction struggles—then admitted on a podcast he wasn't actually sober during the press tour. Hours before the murders, Nick attended a Christmas party at Conan O'Brien's home, where witnesses described him asking repetitive questions, staring at guests, and getting into an argument with his father. Sources say he had recently changed psychiatric medications. Dreeke examines the escalation pattern—childhood tantrums, adolescent violence, property destruction, and allegedly murder—and what families should watch for when a loved one is deteriorating.#NickReiner #RobReiner #RobinDreeke #FBIBehavioralAnalysis #ReinerMurders #MicheleSingerReiner #MentalHealthCrisis #BrentwoodMurder #TrueCrimeLiJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

High-profile attorney Alan Jackson — fresh off the Karen Read case and Harvey Weinstein trial — just walked away from Nick Reiner's defense two weeks before arraignment. Why? We're breaking down the theories: Is the family cutting Nick off financially? Did something in discovery make Jackson run? Or is this simply a case too complicated for even the best defense money can buy? Nick Reiner is charged with murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, allegedly stabbing them in their bedroom after an argument at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party. He's been diagnosed with schizophrenia, reportedly had a conservatorship in the works, and spent the night after the alleged killings in a blood-covered hotel room. The DA hasn't ruled out the death penalty — in a state that hasn't executed anyone in twenty years and literally dismantled its death chamber. We're answering your questions about what psychosis means for this defense, why the Menendez comparison doesn't hold up, and what Jake and Romy Reiner are facing as they navigate losing both parents to their own brother. This case has everything: celebrity, wealth, addiction, mental illness, and a family that tried everything and still ended up here.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #AlanJackson #TrueCrimeToday #KarenRead #DeathPenalty #SchizophreniaDefense #CelebrityCrime #BreakingNewsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Seventeen rehab stints. A movie about his addiction. A guest house so they could keep him close. Rob and Michele Reiner did everything parents are supposed to do — and now they're dead, allegedly at the hands of the son they never stopped trying to save. You've been flooding us with questions, and we're answering the hardest ones. When does love become enabling? Why did Alan Jackson walk away from this case two weeks before arraignment? What really happened at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party the night before? We dig into the schizophrenia diagnosis, the conservatorship that was reportedly in the works, the blood-covered hotel room, and what Jake and Romy Reiner are facing as they bury both parents while their brother awaits trial. Rob once said he had to "act" like a disciplinarian because tough love wasn't his nature. Michele said she regretted believing rehab counselors who called Nick a liar. The system failed this family at every turn — treatment programs, mental health intervention, the courts. And now we're left with questions that don't have satisfying answers. This episode is about sitting with the uncomfortable, working through the impossible, and trying to understand how a family with every advantage still ended up here.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #TrueCrime #Schizophrenia #AddictionAndMentalHealth #AlanJackson #BeingCharlie #CelebrityMurder #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

We're going live to answer your questions about the Nick Reiner case. Rob and Michele Reiner are dead, their son Nick is charged with their murders, and you've had a lot to say. Why did celebrity attorney Alan Jackson walk away two weeks before arraignment? What does the schizophrenia diagnosis mean for a potential insanity defense — and does fleeing to a hotel and attempting to clean up contradict that? We're breaking down the argument at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party, the blood-soaked hotel room TMZ reported on, and Rob's own words about struggling to enforce tough love with his son. Seventeen rehab stints. A feature film they made together about Nick's addiction. A conservatorship reportedly in the works. This family tried everything — and the question everyone's asking is whether any of it could have changed the outcome. We're also talking about Jake and Romy Reiner, who lost both parents and their brother in a single night, and what they're facing as this case moves toward trial. No scripts, no filter — just real conversation about a case that's hit a nerve with parents, families, and anyone who's watched addiction and mental illness tear someone apart. Bring your questions.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #TrueCrimeLive #AlanJacksonAttorney #SchizophreniaDefense #BeingCharlie #HiddenKillersLive #AddictionTragedy #LiveQandAJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Two stories have come out in the press that expose Nick Reiner's motive for the murder of his parents, famed director Rob Reiner and photographer Michelle Singer Reiner. An ex-roommate of Reiner's from a ritzy rehab describes a 15 year-old Reiner as being filled with “seething anger”, entitlement and hatred for his parents. The former roommate also goes on to describe an incident where Reiner tried to physically attack him. In another article, 14 people who knew Reiner describe a last Thanksgiving dinner at the Reiner's. The article paints a portrait of a man who felt entitled to the lifestyle his parents earned. Interestingly, no one who knew Reiner described a man who couldn't discern right from wrong. Let's talk about it!Get access to exclusive content & support the podcast by becoming a Patron today! https://patreon.com/robertaglasstruecrimereportThrow a tip in the tip jar! https://buymeacoffee.com/robertaglassSupport Roberta by sending a donation via Venmo. https://venmo.com/robertaglassBecome a channnel member for custom Emojis, first looks and exclusive streams here: https://youtube.com/@robertaglass/joinShow Notes:Washington Post "Inside Nick Reiner's Life of Privilege, Pills and Pain" -https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/01/24/nick-reiner-profile/People Magazine "Incarcerated Close Friend of Rob and Michele Reiner Says Couple Would Not Want to See Their Son Nick ‘Suffer' (Exclusive) " - https://people.com/close-friend-of-rob-michele-reiner-says-couple-would-not-want-to-see-nick-suffer-exclusive-11889132Enstarz "Nick Reiner Described as Out of His Head" -https://www.enstarz.com/articles/243910/20260120/nick-reiner-described-out-his-head-jail-after-alleged-murders-documentary-reveals.htmIBTimes " " - https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ex-roommate-entitled-monster-nick-reiner-details-chilling-experience-luxury-rehab-centre-1773039Roberta Glass True Crime Report on Marty Tankleff “Did Keith Raniere's Lawyer Murder His Parents?” - https://youtu.be/ujRp5XkdJTo?si=8sjfPfz4T5-QPWWzThank you Patrons!Carol Mumumeci, Therese Tunks, JC, Lizzy D, Elizabeth Drake, Texas Mimi, Barb, Deborah Shults, Debra Ratliff, Stephanie Lamberson, Maryellen Sudol, Mona, Karen Pacini, Jen Buell, Marie Horton, ER, Rosie Grace, B. Rabbit, Sally Merrick, Amanda D, Mary B, Mrs Jones, Amy Gill, Eileen, Wesley Loves Octoberfest, Erin (Kitties1993), Anna Quint, Cici Guteriez, Sandra Loves GatsbyHannna, Christy, Jen Buell, Elle Solari, Carol Cardella, Jennifer Harmon, DoxieMama65, Carol Holderman, Joan Mahon, Marcie Denton, Rosanne Aponte, Johnny Jay, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Victoria Devenish, Jeri Falk, Kimberly Lovelace, Penni Miller, Jil, Janet Gardner, Jayne Wallace (JaynesWhirled), Pat Brooks, Jennifer Klearman, Judy Brown, Linda Lazzaro, Suzanne Kniffin, Susan Hicks, Jeff Meadors, D Samlam, Pat Brooks, Cythnia, Bonnie Schoeneman-Dilley, Diane Larsen, Mary, Kimberly Philipson, Cat Stewart, Cindy Pochesci, Kevin Crecy, Renee Chavez, Melba Pourteau, Julie K Thomas, Mia Wallace, Stark Stuff, Kayce Taylor, Alice, Dean, GiGi5, Jennifer Crum, Dana Natale, Bewildered Beauty, Pepper, Joan Chakonas, Blythe, Pat Dell, Lorraine Reid, T.B., Melissa, Victoria Gray Bross, Toni Woodland, Danbrit, Kenny Haines and Toni Natalie.

The Nick Reiner case just took a turn nobody predicted. Alan Jackson—the attorney who defended Michael Jackson's doctor and built a reputation on high-stakes trials—withdrew from representing Nick Reiner while publicly declaring him "not guilty of murder" under California law. He told reporters to take that statement "to the bank." Then he told the judge he's "legally and ethically prohibited" from explaining his departure. What did he find?The answer sits in sealed documents nobody outside that courtroom can access. A confidential medical order. Ten subpoenas Jackson's team issued before withdrawing—a list the judge has explicitly hidden from prosecutors. Three weeks of defense investigation that ended with Jackson making the most unusual public statement of his career.Nick Reiner is charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances for the deaths of his mother Michele Reiner and her partner. He's eligible for the death penalty. Sources confirm he was being treated for schizophrenia at the time of the killings. He appeared at his first hearing in a suicide prevention smock. His medications reportedly aren't stabilized. How long before this becomes a formal competency challenge?Attorney Eric Faddis breaks down the legal landscape this week—examining Jackson's strategic signals, what the gas station surveillance footage really proves, and how Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene approaches a case with this much sealed evidence. DA Nathan Hochman says he's "fully confident" in conviction.But confidence doesn't explain what's in those sealed documents. And Jackson's declaration doesn't disappear just because he's no longer making the argument.#NickReiner #AlanJackson #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #TrueCrimeToday #SealedEvidence #InsanityDefense #EricFaddis #DeathPenalty #CaliforniaCourtsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

One of America's best defense attorneys just made the most unusual exit in recent legal memory. Alan Jackson told the court he was "legally and ethically prohibited" from continuing to represent Nick Reiner. Then he walked outside and told reporters: "Pursuant to the law in California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder." What circumstances force an attorney to withdraw while simultaneously staking his professional reputation on his client's innocence?The clues are buried in sealed documents. A confidential medical order. Ten subpoenas prosecutors aren't allowed to see. Three weeks of investigation that changed Jackson's entire approach—then ended with him handing the case to Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene.Nick faces death-eligible charges: two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances. Sources confirm he was being treated for schizophrenia when his mother Michele Reiner and her partner were killed. He appeared in court wearing a suicide prevention smock. His medications reportedly aren't stabilized. At what point does mental health history become a formal competency challenge?Attorney Eric Faddis examines the evidence that's emerged—including gas station surveillance showing Nick calmly purchasing a drink hours after the murders. Prosecution sees consciousness of guilt. A defense signaling insanity sees something different entirely. Eric breaks down how both sides would use that footage, what Jackson's withdrawal signals about the defense strategy, and why DA Nathan Hochman remains "fully confident" in pursuing conviction despite everything.The arraignment is February 23rd. The sealed evidence remains locked. And Alan Jackson's public declaration hangs over this case like an unanswered question nobody in the courthouse is allowed to address.#NickReiner #AlanJackson #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #InsanityDefense #SealedEvidence #EricFaddis #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #CaliforniaCourtsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Alan Jackson doesn't quit cases. He definitely doesn't quit cases while publicly declaring his client innocent. Yet that's exactly what happened in the Nick Reiner double murder prosecution—and nobody's allowed to explain why. Jackson told reporters Nick Reiner is "not guilty of murder" under California law, then informed the judge he's "legally and ethically prohibited" from continuing representation. Something in those sealed documents changed everything.We're breaking down every piece of this puzzle in real time. The confidential medical order. The ten subpoenas Jackson's team issued before withdrawing—subpoenas the prosecution cannot access. The psychiatric evaluations happening behind closed doors. Sources confirm Nick was being treated for schizophrenia when his mother Michele Reiner and her partner were allegedly killed. He showed up to his first hearing in a suicide prevention smock. His medications reportedly aren't stable.Attorney Eric Faddis walks us through the legal mechanics—what triggers a competency challenge, how an insanity defense actually works in California, and what it means that Jackson made his statement before walking away. The gas station footage showing Nick calmly buying a drink hours after the murders? Eric explains how that evidence "cuts both ways" and why it might not mean what prosecutors think it means.DA Nathan Hochman hasn't ruled out the death penalty. Nick's new attorney, Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene, inherits a case with sealed evidence, outstanding subpoenas, and the shadow of Jackson's public declaration. The arraignment is set for February 23rd.Join us live as we dig into what California courts are trying to keep sealed—and why Alan Jackson risked his reputation on a statement he legally cannot explain.#NickReiner #AlanJackson #RobReiner #LiveBreakdown #SealedEvidence #InsanityDefense #EricFaddis #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersLive #ReinerCaseJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Criminal defense attorney Shelley Levisay was a powerful force to be reckoned with in the courtroom but in her personal life she was being coercively controlled and abused by her boyfriend. In Levisay's memoir “Love is Not Always the Answer” she writes about how this relationship took her to places she never thought she would go & would forceher to face challenges she could have never predicted she would have to conquer: not as a lawyer but as a criminal defendant charged with harboring a fugitive & lastly as a convict fighting to retain her legal license. In this episode, Levisay talks about her own history as a victim of coercive control & details the red flags in Karen Read's behavior towards John O'Keefe that everyone missed. *Shelley Levisay's memoir “Love Isn't Always the Answer”: https://a.co/d/aqoM4fgShelley Levisay's website-https://www.shelleylevisaywrites.com/Get access to exclusive content & support the podcast by becoming a Patron today! https://patreon.com/robertaglasstruecrimereportThrow a tip in the tip jar! https://buymeacoffee.com/robertaglassSupport Roberta by sending a donation via Venmo. https://venmo.com/robertaglassBecome a channnel member for custom Emojis, first looks and exclusive streams here: https://youtube.com/@robertaglass/joinThank you Patrons!Carol Mumumeci, Therese Tunks, JC, Lizzy D, Elizabeth Drake, Texas Mimi, Barb, Deborah Shults, Debra Ratliff, Stephanie Lamberson, Maryellen Sudol, Mona, Karen Pacini, Jen Buell, Marie Horton, ER, Rosie Grace, B. Rabbit, Sally Merrick, Amanda D, Mary B, Mrs Jones, Amy Gill, Eileen, Wesley Loves Octoberfest, Erin (Kitties1993), Anna Quint, Cici Guteriez, Sandra Loves GatsbyHannna, Christy, Jen Buell, Elle Solari, Carol Cardella, Jennifer Harmon, DoxieMama65, Carol Holderman, Joan Mahon, Marcie Denton, Rosanne Aponte, Johnny Jay, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Victoria Devenish, Jeri Falk, Kimberly Lovelace, Penni Miller, Jil, Janet Gardner, Jayne Wallace (JaynesWhirled), Pat Brooks, Jennifer Klearman, Judy Brown, Linda Lazzaro, Suzanne Kniffin, Susan Hicks, Jeff Meadors, D Samlam, Pat Brooks, Cythnia, Bonnie Schoeneman-Dilley, Diane Larsen, Mary, Kimberly Philipson, Cat Stewart, Cindy Pochesci, Kevin Crecy, Renee Chavez, Melba Pourteau, Julie K Thomas, Mia Wallace, Stark Stuff, Kayce Taylor, Alice, Dean, GiGi5, Jennifer Crum, Dana Natale, Bewildered Beauty, Pepper, Joan Chakonas, Blythe, Pat Dell, Lorraine Reid, T.B., Melissa, Victoria Gray Bross, Toni Woodland, Danbrit, Kenny Haines and Toni Natalie.

Lisa thinks the newest Golden Globes podcast award category is just dumb. Public bathrooms that disguise the noises you make. And a listener submitted joke – thanks Ty! Songs in this episode: “Cissy Strut” The Meters (1964) “Chattahoochee” Alan Jackson (1992) “A Bridge That Won’t Burn” Conway Twitty (1980) Scott Adams …

A new report of Nick Reiner acting “almost childlike” in jail hit the press today. This comes after a tsunami of defense favorable press that aims to absolves Reiner of criminal responsibility in the murder of his famous father, actor and director Rob Reiner and his mother, photographer Michelle Singer Reiner. However, news reports of a 2020 conservationship reveal Reiner's motive for his heinous crime.Get access to exclusive content & support the podcast by becoming a Patron today! https://patreon.com/robertaglasstruecrimereportThrow a tip in the tip jar! https://buymeacoffee.com/robertaglassSupport Roberta by sending a donation via Venmo. https://venmo.com/robertaglassBecome a channel member for custom Emojis, first looks and exclusive streams here: https://youtube.com/@robertaglass/join Show Notes:NY Post, Page6 "Nick Reiner's weight gain, change of meds fueled parents' brutal killings, new doc claims " - https://pagesix.com/2026/01/10/celebrity-news/nick-reiners-weight-gain-fueled-parents-murders-doc-claims/SheKnows "Rob Reiner Reportedly Gave Nick a Financial ‘Safety Net' — But Insiders Say Money Couldn't Fix Everything " - https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/1234956325/rob-reiner-gave-nick-10k-allowance/FoxNews "Nick Reiner 'almost childlike in jail' after parents' alleged murders, Fox Nation documentary reveals" - https://www.foxnews.com/media/nick-reiner-almost-childlike-jail-after-parents-alleged-murders-fox-nation-documentary-revealsDailyMail "Nick Reiner found it 'humiliating' to be stripped of control. Family insiders say it triggered a chain of events that haunts them... " - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15471149/nick-reiner-conservatorsip-behavior.htmlDailyMail "Insiders reveal how the Reiner family decided to ax 'despicable' Nick's legal fund: 'He's on his own'" - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15447639/Insiders-reveal-Reiner-family-decided-ax-despicable-Nicks-legal-fund-Hes-own.htmlRoberta Glass on CourtTV 1/13/2026 - https://youtu.be/91zJaXVUPpg?si=Sw7V8F1fwm7zJ7IwRoberta Glass True Crime Report "Alan Jackson Quits Case & Says Nick Reiner is “Not Guilty” of Murder! " - https://www.youtube.com/live/m1h0Npz0llE?si=uPI9mEjRolrffUUUThank you Patrons!Carol Mumumeci, Therese Tunks, JC, Lizzy D, Elizabeth Drake, Texas Mimi, Barb, Deborah Shults, Debra Ratliff, Stephanie Lamberson, Maryellen Sudol, Mona, Karen Pacini, Jen Buell, Marie Horton, ER, Rosie Grace, B. Rabbit, Sally Merrick, Amanda D, Mary B, Mrs Jones, Amy Gill, Eileen, Wesley Loves Octoberfest, Erin (Kitties1993), Anna Quint, Cici Guteriez, Sandra Loves GatsbyHannna, Christy, Jen Buell, Elle Solari, Carol Cardella, Jennifer Harmon, DoxieMama65, Carol Holderman, Joan Mahon, Marcie Denton, Rosanne Aponte, Johnny Jay, Jude Barnes, JenTheRN, Victoria Devenish, Jeri Falk, Kimberly Lovelace, Penni Miller, Jil, Janet Gardner, Jayne Wallace (JaynesWhirled), Pat Brooks, Jennifer Klearman, Judy Brown, Linda Lazzaro, Suzanne Kniffin, Susan Hicks, Jeff Meadors, D Samlam, Pat Brooks, Cythnia, Bonnie Schoeneman-Dilley, Diane Larsen, Mary, Kimberly Philipson, Cat Stewart, Cindy Pochesci, Kevin Crecy, Renee Chavez, Melba Pourteau, Julie K Thomas, Mia Wallace, Stark Stuff, Kayce Taylor, Alice, Dean, GiGi5, Jennifer Crum, Dana Natale, Bewildered Beauty, Pepper, Joan Chakonas, Blythe, Pat Dell, Lorraine Reid, T.B., Melissa, Victoria Gray Bross, Toni Woodland, Danbrit, Kenny Haines and Toni Natalie.

Legendary defense attorney, Alan Jackson, and Karen Read join Kelly for an unmissable episode. Alan talks about stepping down as Nick Reiner's attorney, discusses his time prosecuting Phil Spector, and breaks down what he calls his favorite moment ever. Karen Read details how she first connected with Alan, reflects on her critics, and what she thinks about the Karen Read Effect. Plus the two announce their latest venture, THE READ FILES. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Major new developments in the Nick Reiner case. The New York Times has confirmed that Rob and Michele Reiner's son was placed under an LPS mental health conservatorship in 2020—California's most extreme intervention for severely mentally ill adults. A judge found him "gravely disabled." Licensed fiduciary Steven Baer was appointed to make treatment decisions on his behalf. Nick could be forced to take medication and placed in a locked psychiatric facility against his will.The conservatorship lasted one year. It ended in 2021. It was never renewed.On True Crime Today, we explain exactly what an LPS conservatorship allows, why families cannot initiate these proceedings on their own, and the legal provision that may have made renewal impossible: under California law, if someone is providing for a mentally ill person's basic needs, that person may not qualify as "gravely disabled."The Reiners were housing Nick. Feeding him. Caring for him. And that very act of love may have disqualified him from continued involuntary treatment.We also examine the reported medication change approximately one month before the December 14th killings. Sources say Nick's previous medication was working but caused weight gain. The new medication allegedly made him agitated, erratic, and triggered what one source called a "complete break from reality."Former defense attorney Alan Jackson said Nick is "not guilty of murder" under California law. This conservatorship history will be the foundation of that defense. Nick Reiner's arraignment is scheduled for February 23rd.#TrueCrimeToday #NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #BreakingNews #Conservatorship #MentalHealthCrisis #CaliforniaLaw #TrueCrime #CriminalJusticeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

The state of California once declared Nick Reiner so mentally ill he couldn't make his own decisions. A judge signed off. A professional conservator was appointed. For one year, Nick could be forced to take psychiatric medication and placed in a locked facility against his will. Then the conservatorship ended in 2021—and it was never renewed.Today on Hidden Killers, we investigate the legal mechanism that was supposed to protect everyone in that Brentwood home and ask the hard question: why wasn't it enough?Under California's Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, a person can only be conserved if they're "gravely disabled"—unable to provide for their own food, clothing, or shelter. But here's the catch: if family members are providing those things, the person may no longer qualify. The more you help, the harder it becomes to get the state to intervene.We break down the conservatorship timeline, the reported medication change one month before the murders, and what this means for Nick Reiner's defense strategy. Alan Jackson said Nick is "not guilty of murder" under California law before withdrawing from the case. The conservatorship history will be central to that argument—because it proves the state itself found Nick gravely disabled due to mental illness.Steven Baer, the licensed fiduciary who served as Nick's conservator, will almost certainly testify. What did he observe? Why didn't he petition for renewal? And what does California owe to families trapped between loving their children and getting them the treatment they need?The system worked exactly as designed. That's the problem.#HiddenKillers #NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #Conservatorship #TrueCrimePodcast #MentalHealth #CaliforniaMurder #LPSAct #TrueCrimeTodayJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Mark is joined this week by criminal defense attorney Alan Jackson. Coming off his headline-making victory in the Karen Read retrial, Jackson offers a candid look at the pressures and pitfalls of high-profile defense work, including the emotional impact of withdrawing from the Nick Reiner case. The conversation explores how media attention, prosecutorial conduct, gag orders, and judicial decision-making can shape the outcome of a trial long before a jury deliberates. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe while you're thereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Habib Balian prosecuted the Menendez brothers. He prosecuted Robert Durst. Now he has Nick Reiner — a man who reportedly admits killing his parents but allegedly doesn't understand why he's in jail.Defense attorney Bob Motta joins True Crime Today to map out the legal road ahead. Nick is reportedly not competent to stand trial. His medication was changed one month before the murders. Alan Jackson withdrew from the case under circumstances he's "legally prohibited" from explaining. Nick is now represented by a public defender.But the insanity defense in California doesn't work the way most people think. You don't have to prove the defendant didn't know right from wrong — only that he didn't understand the "nature and quality" of his actions. TMZ's documentary cited the David Carmichael case, where a father who methodically planned his son's killing was found not criminally responsible because he was operating under a psychotic delusion.According to TMZ sources, Nick believes his incarceration is part of a conspiracy against him. And in a way, he's right — just not how he thinks. For 32 years, every system Nick touched conspired to protect him from consequences. The money. The rehabs. The family. More than 18 treatment facilities that cashed checks and released him after 30 days.A family associate told the New York Times that the Reiners had "grown used to" Nick's behavior. Now that conspiracy has flipped. Everyone is conspiring to do what nobody could do before: hold Nick Reiner accountable.Bob Motta examines what the defense must prove, whether victim family sentiment affects prosecution, and what the timeline looks like for a case that may not see trial for years.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #HabibBalian #BobMotta #TrueCrimeToday #InsanityDefense #MenendezBrothers #TrueCrime #ReinerCaseJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

California's insanity standard is different from what most people assume. You don't have to prove the defendant didn't know right from wrong. You only have to prove he didn't understand the "nature and quality" of his actions. TMZ's documentary cited the David Carmichael case — a father who methodically planned his son's killing but was found not criminally responsible because he was operating under a psychotic delusion. Could that same legal standard apply to Nick Reiner? Defense attorney Bob Motta joins Hidden Killers to map out the road ahead. Nick is reportedly not competent to stand trial. His medication for schizoaffective disorder was changed approximately one month before the murders because he complained about weight gain. Sources say the medication still isn't working properly in jail. But here's the part that should stop everyone cold: Nick reportedly admits to killing his parents Rob and Michele Reiner. He's telling people he did it. But he allegedly doesn't understand why he's in jail. He believes his incarceration is part of a conspiracy against him.For 32 years, every system Nick touched conspired to protect him from consequences. More than 18 rehab facilities cashed checks and released him after 30 days. His family spent a fortune trying to save him. A family associate told the New York Times that the Reiners had "grown used to" his behavior.Now the conspiracy has flipped. Prosecutor Habib Balian — the man who handled the Menendez brothers and Robert Durst — is on the case. A new DA campaigned on being tough on crime. Nick's siblings reportedly oppose the death penalty, but that may not matter.Bob Motta breaks down the critical distinction between competency and legal insanity, what Alan Jackson's withdrawal signals, and whether Nick Reiner can beat the system one more time.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #InsanityDefense #BobMotta #HiddenKillers #CaliforniaLaw #Schizoaffective #TrueCrime #ReinerCaseJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Thirty seconds. That's how long Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene had to meet Nick Reiner before his court hearing began. She was informed the night before that Alan Jackson was withdrawing. She told reporters she'd never spoken to the Reiner family. She didn't believe they even knew Jackson was leaving.Jackson spent three weeks on the case. Every waking hour. Ten subpoenas, now sealed. Then he stood outside the courthouse and declared Nick "not guilty of murder" under California law — a statement that sounded less like a goodbye and more like the opening of an insanity defense he won't get to argue.Greene has nineteen years of experience. The LA County Public Defender's Office has a strong track record in capital cases — between 2006 and 2015, only one of their clients was sentenced to death out of thirty capital appeals. But she's inheriting a case mid-investigation, with sealed documents and a defense strategy she didn't design.Rob and Michele Reiner spent seventeen years funding their son's treatment. Eighteen rehab stints. Seventy thousand dollars monthly. A ten-thousand-dollar allowance. A rent-free guest house. When Nick was arrested for allegedly stabbing them to death, the question became whether those resources would continue protecting him. That question now has an answer.Nick's arraignment is February 23rd. No plea entered. No bail granted. Alan Jackson laid the groundwork for insanity from the courthouse steps. Whether Kimberly Greene builds on that foundation is entirely her decision now.#NickReiner #RobReiner #AlanJackson #TrueCrimeToday #PublicDefender #MicheleReiner #ReinerCase #InsanityDefense #MurderTrial #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Two major cases. One attorney breaking down the evidence, the strategy, and where the legal system fails. Eric Faddis joins True Crime Today for a comprehensive analysis.On the Reiner case: Alan Jackson withdrew under circumstances he's "legally prohibited" from explaining — but declared Nick "not guilty of murder" on his way out. There's a sealed medical order. Ten sealed subpoenas. Nick appeared in a suicide prevention smock and reportedly isn't medically stabilized. Eric examines the competency question, what the gas station footage means, and whether losing Jackson fundamentally changes Nick's chances.On the McKee prosecution: Police announced a preliminary ballistic link through NIBIN connecting a weapon from McKee's property to the Tepe murders. Surveillance footage traced a vehicle to him — arriving before the killings, leaving after. Charges were upgraded to premeditated aggravated murder, death penalty eligible. Eric breaks down what evidence prosecutors need, how ballistics can be challenged, and what defense strategies remain for someone pleading not guilty.On domestic violence: The Tepe divorce records show no abuse allegations — just "incompatibility." But Monique's family says she was emotionally abused and "just had to get away from him." Eight years after the divorce, court activity brought McKee and Monique back together. Six months later, she was dead. Eric examines why victims don't document abuse, how the system treats emotional abuse differently, and whether this was a threat that could ever have been legally prevented.For anyone recognizing their situation in Monique's story, Eric offers legal advice on protection — and where the system's limits are.#EricFaddis #NickReiner #MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #TrueCrimeToday #InsanityDefense #Ballistics #DomesticViolence #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Attorney Eric Faddis breaks down the legal landscape across two major cases — and exposes where the system works, where it fails, and what happens next.In the Nick Reiner case: Alan Jackson issued ten sealed subpoenas before withdrawing. He declared Nick "not guilty of murder" on the courthouse steps. There's a sealed medical order. Nick appeared in a suicide prevention smock. His medications aren't stabilized. Eric examines the competency question, what those subpoenas might reveal, and why the gas station surveillance footage showing Nick "calm" after the murders cuts both ways.In the Tepe case: Police announced a preliminary NIBIN ballistic link connecting a weapon from Dr. McKee's property to the murders. Surveillance footage captured a vehicle traced to McKee arriving before and leaving after. Charges were upgraded to premeditated aggravated murder — death penalty eligible. Eric breaks down what "preliminary" ballistic evidence means, whether it can be challenged, and what defense strategies remain.Then there's the domestic violence angle. Monique Tepe's family says she was emotionally abused. But the divorce records show no DV allegations, no protection orders — just "incompatibility." Eight years after the divorce, court activity brought McKee and Monique back together. Six months later, she was dead.Eric examines why victims choose not to document abuse, how the legal system treats emotional abuse versus physical abuse, and whether court filings can be weaponized to force contact with an ex-spouse.For anyone watching who recognizes their own situation in Monique's story, Eric offers legal advice on what steps victims can take to protect themselves — and where the system's limits are.#EricFaddis #NickReiner #MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #HiddenKillers #InsanityDefense #Ballistics #DomesticViolence #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Alan Jackson spent three weeks on the Nick Reiner case. Every waking hour, according to his own account. His team issued ten subpoenas — all now sealed by the court. Then he walked into a Los Angeles courtroom and told the judge he had "no choice" but to withdraw. Whatever he discovered, whatever those subpoenas revealed, he says he's legally prohibited from discussing.But Jackson did say one thing on the courthouse steps: Nick Reiner is "not guilty of murder" under California law. That's not a legal ruling. That's a preview of the insanity defense he was building before he left.Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene inherited the case with approximately thirty seconds of introduction time before the hearing. She told reporters she'd had no prior contact with the Reiner family. The LA County Public Defender's Office has a strong capital case record — between 2006 and 2015, only one of their clients received a death sentence out of thirty capital appeals. But Greene is walking into a case mid-construction, with sealed subpoenas she may or may not be able to access.Rob and Michele Reiner spent nearly two decades trying to help their son. Eighteen rehab programs. Seventy thousand dollars a month in treatment. A guest house on the family property. When Nick was arrested for allegedly stabbing them to death, the resources that had always protected him became a question mark.Nick's arraignment is February 23rd. No plea entered. No bail. Alan Jackson knows something. He just can't tell anyone what it is.#NickReiner #RobReiner #AlanJackson #MicheleReiner #PublicDefender #ReinerMurders #InsanityDefense #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #WeekInReviewJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

A week after Alan Jackson's dramatic exit from the Nick Reiner case, the real story isn't what he said on those courthouse steps. It's what's locked inside the court file that nobody can access.Sealed psychiatric evaluations. A confidential medical order. Ten subpoenas hidden from prosecutors. Sources confirming Nick was being treated for schizophrenia—but no details on what his doctors actually found. A medication change that reportedly preceded the killings by weeks—but no explanation of what went wrong or who made the call.Jackson investigated for three weeks. He saw things we haven't seen. He read evaluations we can't read. And whatever he found was significant enough to make him declare—on camera, for the record—that Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder under California law.But here's what's strange: if the evidence is that strong, why is it being kept under seal? If the insanity defense is that solid, why isn't the defense team shouting it from the rooftops? And if Jackson truly believes Nick isn't legally responsible, why did he walk away instead of seeing it through?There's a gap between what we're being told and what we're being allowed to know. That gap is where the real story lives.Today we examine what's actually in those sealed documents, why the judge agreed to keep them hidden, what the outstanding subpoenas might reveal about the defense strategy, and the one question nobody in the mainstream press seems to be asking: who benefits from keeping this evidence out of public view?#NickReiner #RobReiner #SealedDocuments #TrueCrimeToday #WhatAreTheyHiding #InsanityDefense #CourtSecrets #MentalHealthDefense #CaliforniaLaw #HiddenEvidenceJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Alan Jackson is one of the best defense attorneys in the country. He investigated the Nick Reiner case "top to bottom, back to front" and concluded Nick is "not guilty of murder" under California law. Now Nick has a public defender.Does that change in representation fundamentally alter his chances — or is an insanity defense an insanity defense regardless of who's arguing it? Attorney Eric Faddis breaks it down.Jackson withdrew under circumstances he's "legally and ethically prohibited" from explaining, citing factors "beyond Nick's control." His team spent three weeks on the case, issued ten sealed subpoenas, and built what appeared to be an insanity defense strategy. Then he walked outside and declared Nick not guilty from the courthouse steps.   Nick is now represented by Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene. His arraignment has been pushed to February 23rd. He's charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances — multiple murders and use of a deadly weapon — making this death penalty eligible.Eric examines the sealed medical order reportedly relating to Nick's mental health treatment. Nick appeared at his first hearing in a suicide prevention smock and wasn't medically cleared for transport initially. At what point does "defendant has mental health issues" become a formal competency challenge?There's also the gas station surveillance video showing Nick calmly buying a drink hours after the murders. Eric explains how that footage works for both prosecution and defense depending on how it's framed.DA Nathan Hochman says he's "fully confident" in conviction and hasn't ruled out the death penalty. The surviving siblings have reportedly signaled they're not in favor. Eric analyzes how much that input actually matters.#NickReiner #EricFaddis #AlanJackson #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #TrueCrimeToday #InsanityDefense #PublicDefender #TrueCrime #ReinerCaseJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Forget the courthouse soundbite. Here's what matters: there's a sealed file in the Nick Reiner case that contains evidence significant enough to make Alan Jackson declare his client not guilty of murder—then immediately walk away from the case.What's in that file?Psychiatric evaluations we can't read. Medical records we can't access. Ten subpoenas targeting witnesses and documents the prosecution doesn't even know about. A confidential order signed by the judge relating to Nick's mental health. Sources confirming schizophrenia treatment—but zero details on what that treatment revealed.Jackson saw all of it. He investigated "top to bottom, back to front." And whatever he found was apparently damning enough—for the prosecution—that he felt confident making a public declaration before handing the case off.But here's the part that doesn't add up: if the insanity defense is airtight, why seal the evidence? If the psychiatric evaluations prove Nick didn't understand what he was doing, why hide them? If Jackson's so certain, why isn't he in the courtroom making the argument himself?Something doesn't fit. There's a piece of this puzzle we're not seeing—probably because someone decided we're not supposed to see it.The mainstream coverage is stuck on "will he plead insanity?" We're asking a different question: what's in the sealed file that nobody wants to talk about?#NickReiner #RobReiner #SealedEvidence #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #CourtSecrets #InsanityDefense #WhatAreTheyHiding #PsychiatricEvaluation #TheRealStoryJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Nick Reiner appeared at his first hearing in a suicide prevention smock. He wasn't medically cleared to be transported initially. Reports say his medications still aren't stabilized. There's a sealed medical order from the judge that reportedly relates to his mental health treatment.At what point does this shift from "defendant has mental health issues" to a formal competency challenge? Attorney Eric Faddis explains what that process actually looks like in California — and what the sealed order might accomplish for the defense.Alan Jackson withdrew from the case under circumstances he's "legally and ethically prohibited" from explaining. But he didn't leave quietly. On the courthouse steps, he declared Nick Reiner "not guilty of murder" under California law. That's not a legal ruling — it's a preview of the insanity defense he was building before he walked away.Jackson's team issued ten subpoenas during their investigation. The judge sealed that list from prosecutors. Eric breaks down what kind of witnesses and records a defense building toward insanity would be subpoenaing — and why keeping that list sealed matters.Then there's the gas station surveillance video showing Nick calmly buying a drink hours after the murders. Legal experts say that footage "cuts both ways." Eric walks through how prosecution uses it versus how the defense might reframe it.Nick is charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances. DA Nathan Hochman hasn't ruled out the death penalty, though surviving siblings have reportedly signaled they're not in favor. Eric examines how much victim family input actually influences that decision — and what factors typically push a DA toward death versus life without parole in a parricide case.#NickReiner #EricFaddis #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #AlanJackson #InsanityDefense #Competency #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #ReinerCaseJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

An arrest has finally been made in the murders of dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique. Nick Reiner's arraignment has been pushed to February after his defense attorney, Alan Jackson, stepped down from the case. A shocking child neglect case unfolds after a 14-year-old girl was abandoned by her parents and left to live alone in a mobile home for over a year in horrific conditions. And investigators uncover more than 100 skeletal remains inside the home of Jonathan Gerlach, following a disturbing series of grave robberies..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

POP 3: I break down the controversy surrounding The Viall Files after Nick & Natalie's interview with Austen Kroll sparked backlash for crossing a line, prompting Cameran Eubanks to publicly call for an apology that has yet to happen. I also unpack the ongoing Beckham family drama after Nicola Peltz deleted all Instagram posts tied to the Beckham family, fueling reports of serious tension with Brooklyn Beckham and parents David Beckham and Victoria Beckham. Plus, defense attorney Alan Jackson addresses why he dropped Nick Reiner as a client, firmly denying money played a role as speculation grows. DEEP DIVE: I recap Episodes 1 through 3 of The Traitors Season 4, including the shocking Traitor selection twist and how production actually chooses Traitors. From Lisa Rinna and Candiace Dillard Bassett's gameplay styles to Rob Rausch emerging as a standout pick, the Traitor lineup is a reality TV fan's dream but already causing strategic fallout. Early murders shocked Big Brother and Survivor fans, while banishments and reveals shifted the power dynamics fast. I admit I was bamboozled by Donna Kelce, and close it out with predictions on who is most vulnerable heading into the next round. FINAL THOUGHTS: A Scandoval update! Three years later! As Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval reach a conditional settlement in their legal battle over the sale of their shared home. With key deadlines approaching, the case could still head to trial if terms are not met. Proof that years later, the fallout from Vanderpump Rules' biggest scandal is far from over. *Watch on YouTube* ► https://www.youtube.com/@morganptalks *Join my Patreon* for exclusive minisodes each week! ► http://www.patreon.com/morganspoptalks for exclusive minisodes each week!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POP 3: I break down the controversy surrounding The Viall Files after Nick & Natalie's interview with Austen Kroll sparked backlash for crossing a line, prompting Cameran Eubanks to publicly call for an apology that has yet to happen. I also unpack the ongoing Beckham family drama after Nicola Peltz deleted all Instagram posts tied to the Beckham family, fueling reports of serious tension with Brooklyn Beckham and parents David Beckham and Victoria Beckham. Plus, defense attorney Alan Jackson addresses why he dropped Nick Reiner as a client, firmly denying money played a role as speculation grows. DEEP DIVE: I recap Episodes 1 through 3 of The Traitors Season 4, including the shocking Traitor selection twist and how production actually chooses Traitors. From Lisa Rinna and Candiace Dillard Bassett's gameplay styles to Rob Rausch emerging as a standout pick, the Traitor lineup is a reality TV fan's dream but already causing strategic fallout. Early murders shocked Big Brother and Survivor fans, while banishments and reveals shifted the power dynamics fast. I admit I was bamboozled by Donna Kelce, and close it out with predictions on who is most vulnerable heading into the next round. FINAL THOUGHTS: A Scandoval update! Three years later! As Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval reach a conditional settlement in their legal battle over the sale of their shared home. With key deadlines approaching, the case could still head to trial if terms are not met. Proof that years later, the fallout from Vanderpump Rules' biggest scandal is far from over. *Watch on YouTube* ► https://www.youtube.com/@morganptalks *Join my Patreon* for exclusive minisodes each week! ► http://www.patreon.com/morganspoptalks for exclusive minisodes each week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

True Crime Today brings you the defense perspective on two of the biggest murder trials happening right now. Defense attorney Bob Motta breaks down Nick Reiner's insanity defense strategy and exposes where the Brendan Banfield prosecution is bleeding.Nick Reiner's attorney quit. Alan Jackson walked out with 10 outstanding subpoenas, citing disagreements with his client. Nick is now represented by a public defender, reportedly not competent to stand trial, and facing a prosecutor who handled the Menendez resentencing and Robert Durst case. Bob explains what Jackson's exit signals about the defense's internal conflicts and how the defense rebuilds from here. California's insanity standard doesn't require proving Nick didn't know right from wrong — only that he didn't understand the "nature and quality" of his actions. The Carmichael precedent could be key. But Nick's post-offense behavior creates problems. Checking into a hotel. Buying a drink at a gas station. Navigating LA for 24 hours. Bob explains how prosecutors will use that functionality against any insanity claim.Then we turn to Brendan Banfield. The prosecution's own forensics expert contradicted their catfishing theory — and was transferred out of the unit. The lead detective was reassigned. The prosecutor was removed after being cited for drinking at 8 a.m. Twelve homicide detectives had 24 different theories before the au pair flipped. Bob explains how you build reasonable doubt from that wreckage.Juliana Peres Magalhaes is the prosecution's entire case. She lied for a year. Then she got a deal: manslaughter, time served, go home to Brazil. Her sentencing is after Banfield's trial to ensure cooperation. From jail, she wrote she was "heartbroken" for what she was doing to Brendan. Bob explains how to destroy her credibility and what the prosecution has left if she falls apart.#TrueCrimeToday #BobMotta #NickReiner #BrendanBanfield #DefenseAttorney #InsanityDefense #ReasonableDoubt #StarWitness #CrossExamination #MurderTrialJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Nick Reiner’s former lawyer, Alan Jackson, stunned listeners by revealing he dropped Reiner’s case at the last minute for “confidential” reasons—urging the public to stop speculating why. Meanwhile, family drama exploded for Charlie Sheen after daughter Lola fiercely denied sister Sami’s claim that she’s secretly dating Sami’s ex. And in a late-night shocker, Kiefer Sutherland, 59, was arrested after allegedly threatening to “kill” his rideshare driver when asked to remain in the car, capping off an explosive week of celebrity turmoil. Rob’s latest exclusives and insider reporting can be found at robshuter.substack.com His forthcoming novel, It Started With A Whisper, is now available for pre-order See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Nick Reiner innocent? Famed attorney Alan Jackson thinks so and he's breaking his silence after withdrawing from Nick's case after being accused of murdering his parents Michele and Rob Reiner. Why DID the facility change his meds? Plus, Stephanie Jones is being outed with newly released text messages about Blake Lively's dispute with Justin Baldoni from the set of It Ends with Us. And we've got some juicy new books coming, including a sequel to Heated Rivalry.    Head to https://www.factormeals.com/nofilter50off and use code nofilter50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year.    Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/    Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio    Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi   Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIbare  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Nick Reiner innocent? Famed attorney Alan Jackson thinks so and he's breaking his silence after withdrawing from Nick's case after being accused of murdering his parents Michele and Rob Reiner. Why DID the facility change his meds? Plus, Stephanie Jones is being outed with newly released text messages about Blake Lively's dispute with Justin Baldoni from the set of It Ends with Us. And we've got some juicy new books coming, including a sequel to Heated Rivalry.    Head to https://www.factormeals.com/nofilter50off and use code nofilter50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year.    Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/    Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio    Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi   Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIbare 

Mark and Gary break down the sudden withdrawal of defense attorney Alan Jackson from the Nick Reiner case and what it signals about funding, strategy, and the defendant's mental state. The conversation expands to the role of public defenders, family interests in criminal prosecutions, and the broader obligations of the justice system. They also dive into a developing separation of powers fight involving federal prosecutors and judicial appointments, with implications that could reach the Supreme Court.Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe while you're thereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/bILFgB6kFo4  In this Case Brief, we analyze the latest developments from the Los Angeles arraignment of Nick Reiner, who is charged with the murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. A look at the surprise withdrawal of Nick Reiner's private attorney, Alan Jackson, due to "circumstances beyond our control" and the immediate appointment of the Public Defender's office. The Deputy Public Defender, Kimberly Green, is assigned to the case and successfully puts over the arraignment to a new date, February 23rd. We dissect Alan Jackson's strong public statement that "pursuant to the law in California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder," which appears to foreshadow a defense strategy centered on a "not guilty by reason of insanity" plea (or a similar mental disease or defect defense). The DA's office expressed their full confidence that a jury will "convict Nick Reiner beyond a reasonable doubt of the brutal murders of his parents." A breakdown of the legal meaning and impact of the court issuing and holding "body attachments" for defense subpoenas, a process used to maintain jurisdiction over non-compliant parties until the next court date. The case is expected to move slowly, and the legal process will be crucial in revealing the true facts surrounding the situation. RESOURCES NGI Explanation - https://youtu.be/7CyXskv1k2Y&t=2178s  Nick Reiner Case Emily Show - https://youtu.be/US2ZB6U7iPc Taylor Schabusiness Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKgoVAu8f0lrZl6LkXQm4s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megyn Kelly opens the show by breaking down the various videos of the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, new information about the background on the ICE agent involved, and more. Then MK True Crime hosts Dave Aronberg, Phil Holloway, and Ashleigh Merchant join to discuss the potential criminal and civil lawsuits we may see related to the Minnesota ICE shooting case, breaking down the various components that will come into play from all sides, the key question of whether the ICE agent in the MN shooting felt he was in danger, the problem with eyewitness accounts, Nick Reiner's high profile lawyer Alan Jackson leaving the case, whether it was a conflict of interest or financial, if an insanity defense could actually work, and more. Then Alex Berenson, author of "Unreported Truths" Substack, joins to discuss the truth about today's dangerous marijuana and cannabis, the way it can cause psychosis in certain people, why the messaging around pot has been so harmful, the significance of Nick Reiner's marijuana use, how other infamous killers have used marijuana often, and more. Subscribe to MK True Crime:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mk-true-crime/id1829831499Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4o80I2RSC2NvY51TIaKkJWYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime?sub_confirmation=1Social: http://mktruecrime.com/ Aronberg- https://substack.com/@davearonbergHolloway- https://x.com/PhilHollowayEsqBerenson- https://substack.com/@alexberenson Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldCozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com/MEGYN & Use code MEGYN for up to 20% offPureTalk: Cut your wireless bill to $20/month—switch to PureTalk now at https://PureTalk.com/KELLYAll Family Pharmacy: Order now at https://allfamilypharmacy.com/MEGYN and save 10% with code MEGYN10   Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spencer Pratt running for LA Mayor, woman fatally shot by ICE in Minneapolis, Nick Reiner loses lawyer Alan Jackson, ex-SNL member Chris Redd nailing his cast-mate's woman, Jim's Picks: Songs About Homes, Maz's Top 5 everything, and Drew's new powerful vest. You can get free merch for calling Hall Financial. Just call 866-CALL-HALL. Nick Reiner is a murderous dolt and you still can see what he looks like. His lawyer Alan Jackson quit, but still said he's innocent Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of LA. It will be pretty hilarious when he wins with the Olympics coming to town. Drew is introduced to The Last Text Message sketch from The Ben Show. Chris Redd, formerly of SNL, is coming clean about dating Kenan Thompson's ex wife...And selling drugs to the cast. The first Bonerline of 2026! Drew is watching Bugonia. He hasn't finished because he got scared. What movies have you seen lately? One Battle After Another? Sinners? Together? Weapons? Marty Supreme? Drew is DIGGING his new ML Elrick Soul of Detroit vest. Tom ALMOST missed our call. Well, he kind of did, but LUCKILY he called back right away. Maz gives his final words on the Detroit Lions. He also tells us who he wants to see in the NCAA Championship. Drew went down a Teen Mom rabbit hole. Ryan let his baby chew on a vape pen. Amber Portwood was/is a hot mess. Matt Kalil is now suing his ex-wife because she said his wiener is too big. Amy Schumer officially divorced and officially gross. Alix Earle is trying to get back in the news by still talking about Tom Brady. Who's worse...Blake Lively or Justin Baldoni? Jim's Picks: Top 10 Songs About Houses/Homes There weren't many cool presidential kids, except for Alice Roosevelt Longworth. Hope Walz is a disaster. She makes her dad look even worse. Today was not a good day in Minnesota as an ICE agent shot and killed a protester. Merch remains available. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

1. GET WELL, PAT SMEAR2. MORE REALITY TV POLITICIANS INCOMING3. WHO CAN'T SMOKE WEEK WITH WOODY HARRELSON ANYMORE4. AND THE BALLADS YOU NEED FOR A THURSDAYMUSICFoo Fighters will be missing guitarist Pat Smear for their next batch of shows.The band posted on its social media that "In the classic tradition of rockstars having bizarre gardening accidents, Pat Smear has apparently rung in the new year by smashing the [crap] out of his left foot."Beck and St. Vincent guitar wizard Jason Falkner will be filling in for Pat while he's on the mend.The post includes a photo Smear giving the finger while being wheeled on a gurney.The Foos only have three dates on the books between now and May -- Guanajuato, Mexico on Saturday, their benefit concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on January 14th and January 24th in Tasmania. Nominees for the 37th annual Pollstar Awards have been announced. https://premiereprep.com/service/todays-rock-facts?check_logged_in=1Major Tour of the Year:Oasis, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Tate McRae.Rock Tour of the Year: AC/DC, Metallica, Oasis, Linkin Park, Nine Inch Nails, and Sleep Token.Residency of the Year:Eagles - SphereDead & Company - SphereBackstreet Boys - SphereKenny Chesney - SphereBad Bunny - Coliseo de Puerto Rico San Juan, PRNew Kids on the Block - Dolby Live at Park MGM in VegasMusic Festival of the Year with more than 30,000 in attendance, the nominees are:Austin City Limits Music Festival - Austin, TXBourbon & Beyond - Louisville, KYCoachella Valley Music and Arts Festival - Indio, CALollapalooza - Chicago, ILLouder Than Life - Louisville, KYOsheaga - Montreal, QCMusic Festival of the Year (under 30K attendance):High Water Festival - North Charleston, SCHinterland Festival - Saint Charles, IAInkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival - Mansfield, OHOhana Festival - Dana Point, CATreefort Music Fest - Boise, IDTwo Step Inn - Georgetown, TX TVFormer reality TV star Spencer Pratt announced he is running for Los Angeles mayor, launching his campaign on the first anniversary of the deadly Palisades Fire, which destroyed his Pacific Palisades home. Comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member Chris Redd revealed that he sold pills to fellow castmates during his tenure on the show due to struggles with addiction. https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/chris-redd-says-he-sold-pills-to-his-saturday-night-live-castmates/ Saturday Night Live will feature three new hosts in January. https://deadline.com/2026/01/teyana-taylor-alexander-skarsgard-snl-hosts-1236675292/ Sources say Jimmy Kimmel Live! will reduce its musical guest appearances. https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/jimmy-kimmel-live-makes-major-change-3-months-after-suspension-report/ HBO has renewed Real Time With Bill Maher for two additional seasons, extending the series through to 2028. https://deadline.com/2026/01/real-time-with-bill-maher-renewed-two-seasons-2028-hbo-1236674461/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Nick Reiner, son of deceased Hollywood icons Rob and Michele Reiner, is currently without a private attorney in his double murder case. https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/films/news/nick-reiner-rob-arraignment-alan-jackson-b2896327.html· Matthew McConaughey was a guest on Woody Harrelson and Ted Danson's podcast yesterday and said he can no longer smoke pot with Woody. Here's the reason he gave. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/matthew-mcconaughey-reveals-why-t-222200249.html?guccounter=1 AND FINALLY If there's one thing that the hair metal era never fell short of (besides hairspray), it's POWER BALLADS. Here's a list of the Best Ballads by 15 Hair Metal Bands: 1. "What It Takes", Aerosmith (1989)2. "Bed of Roses", Bon Jovi (1992)3. "Coming Home", Cinderella (1988)4. "Bringin' on the Heartbreak", Def Leppard (1981)5. "Alone Again", Dokken (1984)6. "Hole Hearted", Extreme (1990) AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshowConnect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

US Weekly has just crowed Blake Lively the winner of the legal battle and the PR battle with Justin Baldoni. Hilary Duff is opening up about getting rid of friends, amid the fallout with Ashley Tisdale. Plus, the Reiner Family breaks their silence after Nick Riener is dropped by famed attorney Alan Jackson for the murder of his parents Michele and Rob Reiner. And Rose McGown calls out "cult" Hollywood and talks Charmed days.    Just in time for the new year, Prolon is offering No Filter listeners 15% off their 5-day nutrition program for your post-holiday glow-up when you go to https://prolonlife.com/NOFILTER    Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/    Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio    Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi   Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIbare 

Start 2026 right by subscribing to MK True Crime:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mk-true-crime/id1829831499Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4o80I2RSC2NvY51TIaKkJWYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime?sub_confirmation=1Social: http://mktruecrime.com/ MK True Crime contributors Phil Holloway, Ashleigh Merchant, and Dave Aronberg join the show to discuss Nick Reiner's brief court appearance earlier this week for the murder of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, why defense lawyer Alan Jackson pushed to delay Reiner's arraignment until after the new year, the multiple defense strategies Jackson could explore, who is paying for Nick Reiner's legal defense, why the “special circumstances” in Reiner's murder charges could lead to a potential death penalty, the news that singer D4vd had an industrial incinerator in his rental home, renewed hope for the JonBenét Ramsey case as the Boulder Police reveal that they have procured new evidence and conducted new interviews that could finally help solve the 29-year-old cold case, and more.  Phil Holloway: https://x.com/PhilHollowayEsqAshleigh Merchant: https://www.criminaldefenseattorneysmarietta.comDave Aronberg: https://davearonberglaw.com  Veracity Selfcare: Visithttps://VeracitySelfCare.com& use code MK for up to 45% off your order!Riverbend Ranch: Visithttps://riverbendranch.com/| Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.