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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

What Will Happen In Karen Read's Trial #2, Ret FBI Coffindaffer Weighs In Did Karen Read really back into John O'Keefe, or are we about to watch another courtroom performance where the plot twists harder than a Netflix docuseries? With trial number two kicking off, things already feel different—more jurors, a new prosecutor who actually knows how to speak clearly, and a professional accident reconstructionist who won't pass out mid-sentence. Jennifer Coffindaffer points out how the visuals will finally match the words this time around, with possible reenactments and diagrams instead of just terrified mumbling. Then there's the arm scratches. Remember those? The ones that looked like he got into a slap fight with a raccoon? They're now being reexamined without all the Photoshop drama. No K9 DNA, no deep wounds—just superficial marks that don't exactly scream dog attack. Oh, and the pork DNA? That might just be from dinner. As for the defense trying to pin this on a dog named Chloe, it's not looking great when they didn't even want to examine the bite impressions. If Karen did clip him, did the glass in his hand cause more damage than the SUV? Or are we still trying to figure out if a dog, a tail light, or a coyote is to blame? #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeToday #JenniferCoffindaffer #CrimeSceneAnalysis #DogBiteDebunked Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 8 Jury Instruction Discussion Part 2 Lori Vallow Daybell's push for a speedy second trial was shut down by the judge, who prioritized jury logistics and witness coordination over her deadline demands. As jury instructions take shape and courtroom calendars fill, the next phase of her Arizona murder trial is set to collide with summer travel—and a whole new legal showdown. Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 8 Jury Instruction Discussion Part 1  Lori Vallow Daybell's push for a speedy second trial was shut down by the judge, who prioritized jury logistics and witness coordination over her deadline demands. As jury instructions take shape and courtroom calendars fill, the next phase of her Arizona murder trial is set to collide with summer travel—and a whole new legal showdown.  Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Daybell Closing Arguments on the Way: Nephi, Luminol, and a Wedding in Hawaii The lead detective never read the Book of Mormon, but Google helped him learn that Nephi killed a man under divine orders—and somehow, that helped shape a murder investigation. As court reconvened in Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial, the state officially rested its case. The defense? Also ready to rest. No witnesses. No testimony from Lori herself. Her decision was final. With closing arguments expected Monday, the court is preparing jury instructions for what could be the final stretch. But before all that, Lori had questions. A lot of them. She stepped up to the lectern and grilled Detective Nathan Duncan like she was trying out for a legal drama. Why didn't they test the bat for DNA? Why wasn't Luminol used on the gun? What about the blood on Charles Vallow's shirt? Duncan stood by the choices made—there was no visible blood, the autopsy was conclusive, and some things, he felt, just didn't require further testing. Lori pushed: is it possible for protein to be present even if blood isn't visible? Duncan acknowledged it could be, but stuck to his reasoning. The bat—allegedly wielded by Tylee—wasn't visibly bloody and had no damage. No blood, no Luminol. No DNA swabs either. Lori challenged him: if they had tested the bat and found Charles' DNA, wouldn't that corroborate Tylee's story? The prosecution objected, the judge sustained. But Lori kept hammering the same point—why didn't they look harder? Duncan explained that simply finding DNA on the bat wouldn't prove much. It belonged to Tylee, lived in the house, and anyone could have handled it. As for fingerprints? Inconclusive. Still, no tests. She dug into his knowledge of the Book of Mormon too—asking about Nephi, a figure she had previously invoked. Duncan admitted he hadn't read the book but had spoken to LDS members and done some Googling. Lori pushed again—there are four Nephis, she reminded him. She accused him of forming conclusions early and sticking to them, questioning whether his research was thorough or just conveniently limited. When asked who provided the core of the family context in his investigation, Duncan named Adam Cox—Lori's estranged brother. Lori highlighted that he hadn't interviewed her parents, her siblings, or even watched their interviews. Summer Cox was out of town, Duncan said. The others weren't at the scene. Lori wasn't buying it. She accused the investigation of being one-sided. Then there were the texts. So many texts. Messages between Lori and Chad Daybell, between Lori and Alex Cox, and between Lori and her niece, Melani. The language? Sometimes cryptic, sometimes romantic, sometimes just bizarre. Talk of "Zs"—supposedly dark spirits or zombies—and coded references to people being overtaken by evil. Melani was told not to go to Utah—it was “a setup.” Chad and Lori spoke in veiled terms about Social Security payments, forged documents, and divine missions. In the days after Charles Vallow was killed, Lori and Chad exchanged love notes, planned blessings, and fantasized about their new life together. A wedding followed just four months later, in Hawaii. The jury saw the photo: Chad and Lori, newlyweds on a beach, smiling. Meanwhile, the evidence paints a portrait of a tangled web—faith, manipulation, and a very mortal outcome. Through it all, Lori tried to flip the narrative. She emphasized how cooperative she had been with police, that she turned over Charles' phone willingly. But Duncan said he wasn't sure if Alex had done the same. His phone? It was never fully analyzed. The best they got were his call records from the carrier. The actual data? Gone. It was either a missed opportunity or an intentional blind spot, depending on which side of the courtroom you sit on. By late afternoon, both sides had nothing left to say. The prosecution stood by its evidence—volumes of it—arguing that Lori and Alex conspired to commit murder. Lori still insisted the state hadn't proved its case. But the judge saw it differently: he ruled there was enough for a jury to consider. Court adjourns tomorrow to finalize instructions. On Monday, the jury returns at 10:30 a.m. for closing arguments. Then, it's in their hands. #LoriVallowDaybell #TrueCrime #CharlesVallow #CourtroomDrama Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

From Banker to Thief: Russell Laffitte Finally Admits to Murdaugh Scheme The Banker Finally Blinks After two years of pretending he just didn't know any better, former Palmetto State Bank CEO Russell Laffitte has finally admitted what everyone else already knew: he's a crook. In a guilty plea deal made public this week, Laffitte confessed to six criminal counts, copping to a scheme with Alex Murdaugh that laundered and stole at least $3.5 million from vulnerable clients over an 11-year stretch. That's more than a decade of playing dumb while using his bank like a personal vending machine for fraud. But unlike previous courtroom performances, Laffitte now admits he wasn't just “naive” or “misled.” He knew exactly what he was doing—and it was illegal. This is a major shift from the story Laffitte has been trying to sell since the walls started closing in. Back in his 2022 trial, the man spent five hours on the stand denying everything but bad judgment. He painted himself as the village idiot of banking, manipulated by Murdaugh into funneling millions out of client settlements without understanding what was going on. He even pulled the classic “not intentionally” line when asked if he'd helped Murdaugh steal. But now, in black and white, Laffitte is admitting he did help. Intentionally. Repeatedly. And he knew it was against the law. This admission changes everything—especially for the people he hurt. It also spares them from enduring a second trial that would've rehashed painful memories and exposed them to more cross-examinations from Laffitte's legal team. Instead of dragging them through that again, Laffitte gets five years. It's a cut from the seven-year sentence he was serving before his conviction was overturned on a technicality. And it's a far cry from the nine to eleven years prosecutors were originally gunning for in their 2023 sentencing memo. That memo was brutal. Prosecutors said what made Laffitte stand out wasn't just the crimes—plenty of people commit bank fraud—it was the audacity to lie about it over and over. They detailed how Laffitte had spun tales in a civil deposition, during a disciplinary review, at his bond hearing, and at trial. And even after a jury found him guilty, he still tried to appeal, blaming everyone but himself. But now, thanks to this plea deal, there will be no retrial, no appeals, and no last-ditch arguments about ineffective legal counsel. Laffitte has waived all of it. It's a legal dead-end for him and a sigh of relief for prosecutors and victims alike. And let's talk about the company he kept. Laffitte wasn't pulling these moves with some faceless fraudster—he was in business with Alex Murdaugh, arguably South Carolina's most radioactive defendant. By the time Laffitte's case came up for a retrial, Murdaugh was already a convicted murderer and convicted thief. The idea of facing a jury while being tied at the hip to that guy? Not a good look. In the background of all this are the stories of the people they stole from. The Plyler sisters, Hannah and Alania, had their settlement money drained. Natarsha Thomas lost $350,000. Arthur Badger, left to raise six children after his wife's death in a crash, had over a million siphoned from his rightful settlement. Laffitte helped reroute that money through his bank into accounts he and Murdaugh controlled, like some twisted game of Monopoly where the victims always lost and the banker pocketed Boardwalk. Emails between Laffitte and Murdaugh discussing Badger's money were described by attorney Mark Tinsley as especially damning. Which is why, Tinsley says, this guilty plea isn't a surprise—it's damage control. For the victims and their attorneys, this deal is about more than just prison time. It's closure. It's avoiding another public trial. And most importantly, it's proof in writing that Laffitte wasn't just a clueless banker caught in the crossfire—he was an active, informed participant in a massive fraud. Now, even as he faces civil lawsuits where he continues to deny responsibility, his federal guilty plea will hang around his neck like a cement necktie. Because no matter how many depositions he gives, the ink on that 10-page agreement doesn't lie. Russell Laffitte may have spent years denying, deflecting, and dodging the truth. But this week, he finally ran out of exits. #AlexMurdaugh #RussellLaffitte #PalmettoStateBank #WhiteCollarCrime Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Was It A Mistake For Defense To Introduce 'Autism' Into Kohberger Case, Attorney Eric Faddis Examines On this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, Tony delves into the controversial decision by Bryan Kohberger's defense to introduce an alleged autism diagnosis into his death penalty trial. Does claiming autism help or harm Kohberger's defense strategy? Tony breaks down the potential implications, questioning whether the defense can substantiate this claim with actual medical evidence or if it's merely a tactic to mitigate sentencing. Could this revelation inadvertently strengthen the prosecution's case by underscoring issues with empathy and social detachment? Tony also explores the unusual scenario unfolding around Kohberger's family potentially testifying in court. With reports indicating some family members might be barred from viewing the trial until after their testimony, Tony discusses the rare and sensitive situation of family members possibly speaking against one of their own. What rights do they have, and could invoking the Fifth Amendment have unintended consequences for Kohberger's case? Tony examines the legal strategies at play and how family testimonies might sway jury perceptions. Lastly, Tony discusses the critical evidentiary decision facing the judge about admitting Kohberger's notorious shower selfie into evidence. Originally intended to corroborate a surviving roommate's identification based on "bushy eyebrows," Tony considers whether this evidence, evocative of notorious historical figures, could significantly impact juror opinions. Tune in as Tony Brueski navigates these complex issues, breaking down legal arguments, courtroom strategies, and the psychological elements that could shape the outcome of this high-profile trial. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down The MANY Mental Disorders At Play In Lori Vallow Daybell's Trial  Is Lori Vallow Daybell really a misunderstood prophet—or just a full-blown narcissist who thinks she can out-lawyer a courtroom? In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we dive into Lori's Arizona murder trial where she's playing both defendant and defense attorney. Yes, the woman already convicted of murdering her children is now cross-examining her grieving relatives like she's starring in her own courtroom drama. Joined by psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott, we explore Lori's grandiosity, religious delusions, and her unsettling lack of remorse. From asking if her murdered husband was a good kisser to using Burger King as an alibi for why she wasn't grieving, Lori's detachment from reality is both terrifying and bizarrely theatrical. With courtroom antics that include flirty interrogations and wild gaslighting, the question isn't just whether she did it—it's how deep the delusion goes. Is this just narcissism turned up to 11, or are we witnessing the unraveling of a self-declared goddess who believes her own fantasy? What happens when someone's religious fervor becomes the excuse for murder? #LoriVallow #TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologicalAnalysis #CourtroomDrama #HiddenKillers #ShavaunScott #NarcissismUnmasked Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

How Will A Jury Take Karen Read's Admission Of 'He Didn't Look Mortally Wounded' In New Trial, Attorney Bob Motta Talks Could Karen Read's own words be the thing that seals her fate? The sequel trial is heating up, and this time, the prosecution's bringing receipts—dozens of interview clips featuring Karen Read and her, well... less-than-empathetic takes. Defense Attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski to unravel how these new elements could flip the courtroom dynamics. We're talking contradictions galore—from blurry “I don't remember” moments to crystal-clear alternate versions of events that shift like a drunk trying to explain where their phone went last night. And while none of this screams “murderer,” it definitely doesn't scream “jury favorite” either. With Judge Canonne possibly allowing these statements if the defense points fingers again, Read could find herself caught in a trap of her own making—unless she testifies, which could unleash a whole new level of chaos. Can someone really believe in their innocence so hard they talk themselves into trouble? Or is this all part of a larger game of courtroom chess with someone else's life on the line? #KarenRead #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillersPodcast #BobMotta #DefenseDiaries #JohnOKeefe #MurderTrial Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Did The State Really Prove That Lori Vallow Daybell Conspired To Take Out Charles Vallow? Did Lori Vallow Daybell really believe her ex-husband was possessed by a zombie named Ned, or was it all just part of a twisted scheme to cash in and move on? In this episode, Tony Brueski and former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis dig into the chilling courtroom strategies, eyebrow-raising insurance money moves, and the complete absence of character witnesses for the woman accused of orchestrating a deadly plot. They unpack Lori's eerie calm after Charles Vallow's death, her swift attempt to claim life insurance, and how a smiling widow made enchiladas while allegedly plotting murder. With no one stepping up to defend her character and bizarre religious delusions creeping into testimony, the case raises big questions: was this about belief, greed, or something even darker? And seriously, how does someone go from “my enchiladas are a family favorite” to “my brother might have killed my husband because a demon named Ned told us to”? Should every state allow the insanity defense—or would that be giving people like Lori an easy out? #LoriVallowDaybell #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #CharlesVallow #MurderTrial #InsanityDefense #DarkTrueCrime Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Will Karen Read's Tone-Deaf Public Interviews & Statements Send Her To Prison? What happens when your star witness is also your biggest liability? As the Karen Read retrial looms, Tony Brueski and former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis break down the chaos bubbling just beneath the surface—where missing jurors, Easter dinner assassinations, and rogue troopers threaten to unravel the whole thing before opening statements even begin. They dive into the ongoing headache that is Trooper Proctor (now unemployed, but still problematic), the potentially disastrous plan to introduce O'Keefe's breakup texts, and a confusing tech showdown over timestamps that may or may not prove anything at all. Plus, Karen Read's conflicting public statements are stacking up faster than Franzia refills at Bernice's house—statements the prosecution might try to use without her ever taking the stand. But with such a messy trail of contradictions, will any of it actually stick? And seriously—can the prosecution win this round without confusing the jury into a mistrial? #KarenRead #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillersPodcast #EricFaddis #JohnOKeefe #ProctorProblem #LegalDrama Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Lori Vallow Daybell Can't Help Herself In Court, Asks Witness About Charles Vallow's Kissing Skills To Witness In this jaw-dropping courtroom moment, Lori Vallow Daybell breaks every expectation of legal decorum by asking a witness if her murdered husband, Charles Vallow, was “a good kisser.” In this episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke to unpack the psychological implications of Vallow's behavior during her murder trial — and what it reveals about her mindset. From courtroom outbursts to inappropriate lines of questioning, Dreeke offers expert analysis on Vallow's narcissistic tendencies, manipulative strategies, and her obsession with settling personal scores even while facing life behind bars. They explore how Vallow's bizarre fixation on the witness' brief relationship with Charles may be less about defense and more about control, jealousy, and personal ego — all in front of a jury. If you're following the Lori Vallow Daybell trial, or searching for insight into the intersection of psychopathy, courtroom behavior, and religious delusion, this episode offers a compelling breakdown of one of the strangest trial exchanges to date. Tune in for expert insight, legal context, and the latest from the case that's captivated the true crime world. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Karen Read's Contradictions: How Will A Jury Judge Her Ever Changing Story? What kind of person goes from saying they “might've clipped him” to throwing a whole crew of alleged co-conspirators under the bus? Karen Read's story is shifting more than a drunk memory at 2 a.m.—first it was vodka shots every 40 minutes, now it's “probably four.” But receipts, video, and a solid blood alcohol test say otherwise. Tony Brueski and retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer break down the contradictions, from her evolving recollection of dropping off John O'Keefe to her Dateline-worthy “he didn't look mortally wounded” remark. And let's not forget those damning clips she handed over willingly to the media, only for the defense to scramble later when they couldn't cherry-pick what they wanted. New details, suppressed interviews, and a courtroom strategy that's slowly unraveling. Is this a case of tragic drunken misjudgment? Or was it something far more intentional—allegedly? With updated car data, an avalanche of inconsistent statements, and key witnesses who never got charged or lost their jobs (despite being cast as villains in a Reddit-fueled soap opera), the tides might finally be turning. But if second-degree murder is still on the table... how do you prove intent when it could've been blackout rage mixed with Lexus horsepower? Is this the unraveling of Karen Read's alleged narrative—or just the next chapter in a long, chaotic saga? #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #JenniferCoffindaffer #CourtroomDrama #NarcissismUnleashed Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 7 Part 4  Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell's case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece's ex-husband killed.  Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 7 Part 3 Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell's case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece's ex-husband killed. Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 7 Part 1  Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell's case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece's ex-husband killed.  Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Inside the iCloud Trail That Exposed Lori Vallow: Divine Missions, Dead Bodies, and a Deleted Husband “So the Plot Thickens” Charles Vallow was already dead when his brother-in-law Alex Cox finally decided to call 911. That call didn't come until 8:36 a.m., and Charles had been lying on the floor for at least 47 minutes by then. Lori Vallow, his wife, had already left the house by 7:49 a.m.—taking Charles' phone with her—and she never made a call for help. Not on her phone, not on his. Nothing. Just silence. The whole scene, the timing, the calls—or lack thereof—was outlined by Chandler Police Detective Nathan Duncan as he testified about what they found when they started pulling data from Lori's iCloud and Charles' phone. Turns out, the dead man's device was still being used hours after he was killed. The texts Adam Cox sent to his brother Charles that morning were read promptly—until they weren't. Suddenly, the messages stopped being opened. Then, at 12:13 p.m., they were read. Charles had been dead for hours by then. So who was reading them? The breadcrumbs didn't stop there. Duncan found that Alex Cox had sent Lori the flight itinerary for Adam's trip after Charles died, but the message was sent using Charles' phone. That's like borrowing someone's toothbrush after they've been buried. Adam, meanwhile, was desperately trying to reach Alex—texting and calling—once he got into Phoenix on July 10. No reply. At all. Then came the iCloud accounts—two of them: “lollytime” and “lori4style.” These accounts were a goldmine of encrypted nonsense and unsettling revelations. Lori had flown to Idaho in March 2019 and returned with Chad Daybell the same month. Around that same time, there was an odd email supposedly from Charles inviting Chad to Houston to write a book. Only problem? Charles didn't send it. Lori did. She made a fake email account under the name Karen Walker and used her own old phone number to set it up. By June 27, the messages between Charles and Lori had all but dried up. Their marriage was clearly fractured, but not in a normal marital spat kind of way. This was nuclear. Charles was living in Houston, but he still helped Lori move into the Phoenix rental on June 22. That lease was supposed to run until 2022. On July 10, he flew into town. He was planning an intervention. He had been talking with Lori's brother Adam about it. They were going to try to bring Lori back to reality, whatever that even looked like anymore. Too bad Lori already knew. She had texted Alex around 9:50 p.m. the night before Charles died saying, “Getting sleepy. So I'm going to need you to stay close to me the next few days. Mel too. She can't go to Utah. They are planking (sic) some kind of intervention…Lots to do. Thank you for standing by me. It's all coming to a head this week. I will be like Nephi I am told! And so will you.” That's a reference to a Book of Mormon figure known for killing a man to obtain sacred records. Light bedtime reading, apparently. The “Nephi” text came just after Lori messaged Alex, “So the plot thickens. Call me when u can.” That was July 8. By July 11, Charles was dead. Lori and Alex weren't just texting about scripture and divine missions. They were deep in a parallel universe where Charles wasn't Charles anymore. He was “Ned,” a dark spirit that had taken over his body. In February and March, Lori told Alex that Ned had been at the temple looking for him. She said Tylee “unleashed on him.” She even asked, “No one has seen him, right? Just talked to him??” As if Charles was a missing ghost in a body suit. Then there's the money. Lori sent pictures of Charles' life insurance policy to a contact named “Bubby,” along with documentation showing she was the beneficiary. But there was also a picture showing that Kay Woodcock, Charles' sister, had been made the new beneficiary. That change had been made by Charles. Lori wasn't thrilled. On July 12—the day after Charles was killed—Lori texted about going to Social Security. Because when someone dies, the paperwork party begins. When detectives entered the home on July 11, they found Charles' body face up on the western side of a mostly empty room. There was a bat nearby, but no blood splatter on the walls or floor—just a little blood on Charles' left hand, suggesting he had placed it on his chest after being shot. The bullet? It went through his body and left a visible strike in the floor. Duncan cut that piece out for evidence. Alex claimed he was injured in the scuffle, but no one saw any wounds that morning. Later, during the investigation, they learned he had a cut on the back of his head. Even the gun he used—registered to him—had no blood on it. Inside the house, they found an orange duffle bag with a Health Savings Account card labeled Alex Cox. There were extra magazines inside. The kitchen faucet had a smear of blood, but no towels, no evidence of cleanup. It's like everyone knew Charles was going to die that day—except Charles. #LoriVallow #CharlesVallow #TrueCrimePodcast #DaybellCase Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? 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Karen Read's Retrial Heats Up: K-9s, Cameras, and Constitutional Rights So, here's where things got spicy: the judge agreed that Aidan Kearney—aka Turtleboy—has a valid basis to plead the Fifth Amendment in this case. That right there is the kind of courtroom moment that makes legal dramas look tame. Prosecutor Hank Brennan even conceded it. Kearney's attorney, Timothy Bradl, said flat out that if called, Kearney would plead the Fifth, and the judge is letting him stay in the courtroom unless witnesses tied to his own witness intimidation case are on the stand. That's where we ended for the day: “We're all set until Tuesday.” But let's rewind a bit and walk through what led up to that mic-drop moment. The judge kicked things off with the defense's renewed request for a forensic copy of video footage from inside the Canton Police Department's garage. That's been denied before, but defense attorney Elizabeth Little said they've now got expert testimony swearing there's still relevant metadata that could be extracted. Special prosecutor Hank Brennan, on the other hand, basically said, “Sure, come download whatever we've got,” but drew the line at handing over a full image of the department's detective file since it includes unrelated case material. The judge didn't make a ruling on that one—so, still in limbo. Then there's the canine controversy. Brennan's not thrilled with the defense's dog expert, Garrett Wing. He said Wing has no formal certifications and has never testified in court. But Robert Alessi fired back, saying Wing is a leading national expert on law enforcement K-9s. Wing might not have the standard paperwork, but apparently, the guy's resume still carries weight. Meanwhile, Judge Cannone is standing firm on allowing Dr. Crosby—an expert for the prosecution—to testify, but she doesn't believe Crosby can definitively say the marks on John O'Keefe's arms came from Chloe, the German Shepherd allegedly involved. Brennan tried to argue those bite marks don't line up with Chloe's mouth dimensions, but the judge called that an “uphill battle.” Not the kind of response a prosecutor wants to hear going into opening statements. Then came the courtroom theater debate. Brennan wants to use an “independent reader” to read aloud some of Read's text messages during trial—maybe a plain-clothed officer or another neutral voice. Defense attorney Alan Jackson wasn't exactly sold, saying he needs more info before agreeing. Judge Cannone didn't love the idea either, warning it could turn into a theatrical presentation that doesn't belong in a courtroom. You know, courtroom not Broadway. There's also the ongoing tug-of-war over the ARCCA witnesses—the experts hired by the feds who testified in the first trial that O'Keefe likely wasn't hit by a car. Brennan wants a full breakdown of these experts' relationship with the defense since the defense ended up paying them after the mistrial. He's pushing for a pre-testimony hearing, accusing the defense of setting up a potential “trial by ambush” with possible late-arriving evidence. Jackson responded by saying ARCCA hasn't done any new testing—yet. But he admits the defense gave ARCCA new info as recently as March 25 and expects more updates soon. The judge still seems fuzzy on which expert did what, but Jackson insists they're not hiding anything. Speaking of evidence wars, both sides agreed to allow an alternative DNA analyst for the prosecution, and the judge asked for previews of the props each side plans to use in opening statements. The prosecution is bringing video clips. The defense? Just one photo. Back to the courtroom logistics—Judge Cannone wants the jury's scene view to go smoothly. Read will likely travel separately with her attorneys, but at least one defense attorney has to be on the juror bus to match the prosecution's presence. Cannone also expanded the buffer zone outside the courthouse after complaints from the first trial's jurors about noisy demonstrators. Apparently, the yelling and chanting could be heard during deliberations. Nothing like public protests to set the mood for life-or-death legal decisions. Now for the bigger legal chessboard. Read's team is making a Hail Mary pass to the Supreme Court, asking it to throw out two of the three charges, including second-degree murder, claiming the original jury actually acquitted her on those. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson already denied the request for an emergency pause on the retrial, but the full Supreme Court will consider the appeal on April 25. It only takes four of nine justices to hear it—but that's rare air. So far, Read's retrial team includes five lawyers, one of whom—Victoria George—was an alternate juror in the original trial. Yeah, that's some wild trivia. Opening statements are scheduled for April 22, and the new jury—nine women, nine men—will have plenty to chew on. The prosecution plans to lean heavily on Read's own words from her many interviews. Meanwhile, the defense continues to allege a cover-up involving law enforcement, claiming O'Keefe was beaten inside the house, bitten by a dog, and left outside—not struck by Read's car. And sitting in the gallery this week? Just some cousins and friends of John O'Keefe. His brother and parents weren't there for this round. #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? 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The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 7 Part 2 Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell's case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece's ex-husband killed. Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

In this gripping episode, we break down Day 7 of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial in Arizona—a day that delivered some of the most damning evidence yet. Detective Nathan Duncan walked the jury through a digital trail of apocalyptic text messages and religious language, including Lori's infamous “Be like Nephi” message allegedly encouraging her brother to act out a divinely-justified killing. Prosecutors revealed a disturbing pattern of communication that framed Charles Vallow as possessed, dehumanized, and ultimately disposable. We dive deep into Lori's secret communications with Chad Daybell, including fake email accounts, religious fan fiction, and passionate love texts that appear to link their affair to Charles's death. We also examine the financial angle—how Charles's $1 million life insurance policy became a focal point after he changed the beneficiary, cutting Lori out just before his murder. Within 24 hours of his death, Lori was at the Social Security office, and within four months, she was marrying Chad Daybell in Hawaii. And then came the twist: Lori rested her case without calling a single witness. No explanation. No defense. Nothing. As prosecutors wrapped up their case, the courtroom was left in stunned silence. What does it mean when a defendant charged with conspiracy and murder says nothing in her own defense? Tune in for our full breakdown of the courtroom drama, digital evidence, and the haunting silence that could speak volumes to the jury. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

What happens when a man is thrown into solitary for 14 months before he's even convicted of a crime? Richard Allen's jailhouse phone calls are finally out, and they're brutal. Not because he confesses—because he doesn't. But because you can hear the unraveling. His voice cracks, his mind spirals, and what starts as desperation quickly turns into something a lot darker. He tells his wife he loves her. He tells his mom goodbye. And he wonders aloud if anyone even loves him anymore. Is this the voice of a killer? Or someone being mentally crushed in a system that's more about pressure than proof? How much damage can you do to someone before they'll say whatever you want to hear? #DelphiMurders #RichardAllen #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillersPodcast #ShavaunScott #WrongfulConvictions #SolitaryConfinement Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Could Lori Vallow Daybell Be Found NOT GUILTY In The Murder Of Charles Vallow, Attorney Bob Motta Talks What happens when an alleged cult mom decides to play lawyer in a courtroom that's very much real life? Lori Vallow Daybell's trial in Arizona is giving us more plot twists than a soap opera binge—and none of them are good for her. With her green chili enchiladas (allegedly) as underwhelming as her courtroom strategy, Vallow fumbles her way through legal procedures while the prosecution casually rewrites courtroom rules with leading questions galore. Defense attorney Bob Motta joins to unpack this circus, pointing out that while Lori may know the word “quash,” she has no clue how to use it in a way that doesn't quash her own defense. And while the judge is gently waving red flags in front of her—“Are you sure you want to bring up the dead kids?”—Lori seems unfazed, maybe even unaware. Meanwhile, the prosecution is trying to prove conspiracy without actually, you know, proving it. So far, they're just showing the jury that Lori is a narcissist who makes bad life choices... and even worse legal ones. Is the state actually going to prove Lori was part of a conspiracy, or will this whole case crumble under the weight of its own vague texts and courtroom chaos? #LoriVallow #TrueCrimePodcast #BobMotta #HiddenKillers #DefenseDiaries #TrueCrimeToday #CourtroomDrama Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Did Lori Vallow Daybell Just 'Give Up' Or Does She Think She's 'Winning!' What kind of defendant just folds her arms and says “I rest” with a murder charge hanging over her head? Lori Vallow Daybell, that's who. After weeks of testimony filled with cryptic biblical code, spiritual fantasy, and enough text messages to fill a Book of Revelation sequel, Lori wrapped up her defense by doing... absolutely nothing. No witnesses. No arguments. No Hail Mary from the stand. Former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski to dissect what this courtroom silence might really mean. Is it supreme confidence, utter delusion, or just Lori being Lori? They dig into the implications of her ghosting the defense phase, the possible strategy behind it (or lack thereof), and how the jury might interpret the eerie contrast between her bizarre “Nephi told me so” worldview and her surprisingly subdued courtroom presence. Plus—why the judge basically held her hand through the whole thing like she was trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the manual. Is there a method to Lori's madness, or is the jury about to flip a coin on this one? #TrueCrimeToday #LoriVallowDaybell #EricFaddis #HiddenKillersPodcast #CourtroomDrama #MurderTrial #TrueCrimeAnalysis Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Will The Jury Believe Karen Read's Conspiracy Claims In Her Second Trial, Attorney Eric Faddis Gives Insight Did a dog, a disgraced cop, and a shadowy man from the night all somehow collide to create the perfect storm in the Karen Read case—or is this just a courtroom fever dream on steroids? As jury selection looms for Karen Read's retrial, the legal circus is in full swing. Former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski to dissect a case that's less about facts and more about wild theories and eyebrow-raising legal maneuvers. The judge has thrown some curveballs: third-party culprits are back on the table—but only some of them—and the defense is stuck playing legal Twister trying to connect Brian Albert, Brian Higgins, a mysterious night-walker, and an alleged dog attack into one coherent story. Spoiler alert: it's not coherent. Meanwhile, an investigator who's been fired is still being called to testify, and the defense seems to be playing the old “throw everything at the wall” game, hoping something—anything—sticks. But is confusion a strategy, or just chaos dressed in a suit? Is the defense actually building reasonable doubt, or just burning time until they can hope for another mistrial? #KarenRead #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillersPodcast #JohnOKeefe #EricFaddis #LegalDrama #CourtroomCircus Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Ret FBI Behavior Analysis Chief On How Selfless Richard Allen Is During Delphi Interrorgations, Not The Actions Of A Guilty Man In today's gripping episode, we dive deep into the emotional unraveling of Richard Allen, the man at the center of the Delphi murders case. Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke to dissect the shocking recorded phone calls and confessions that many are holding up as evidence — but are they the product of truth, or of a shattered mind in crisis? Robin Dreeke brings his expertise in behavioral analysis to examine Allen's disturbing shift in tone — from confusion to confession — and explains why these supposed admissions may be rooted in psychosis, coercion, and extreme psychological manipulation. With evidence of Allen drinking toilet water, singing while engaging in self-harm, and hallucinating about nonexistent grandchildren, Dreeke makes the case that none of these "confessions" should ever hold weight in a court of law. This episode is essential listening for anyone following the Delphi murders, Richard Allen trial, or interested in how mental health, isolation tactics, and institutional failure can lead to false confessions. If you're searching for deeper truth behind viral headlines — and the science that explains how justice can go horribly wrong — hit play. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Judge Rules on Key Evidence in Karen Read Trial Here's What Got In—and What Didn't In today's episode, we break down the latest rulings that are shaping the retrial of Karen Read—and the stakes couldn't be higher. With opening arguments underway, Judge Beverly Cannone has drawn hard lines about what evidence will be allowed in front of the jury. From forensic testimony and taillight shards to Karen Read's own interviews, we explore what the prosecution is bringing to the table—and how the defense is allowed to respond. But the bigger question might be what the jury won't hear—and how that silence could shift the entire trial. Key developments include the judge's decision to exclude Colin Albert as a third-party suspect, limiting the defense to only two names they can pursue—and not even allowing them to say those names during opening statements. The court also ruled that expert testimony about alleged dog bite injuries is admissible, but any mention of the German Shepherd “Chloe” is strictly off-limits. Meanwhile, controversial ARCCA crash experts are being allowed back—but under intense scrutiny due to concerns over bias and transparency. We also dive into the tightrope Judge Cannone is walking with potentially explosive evidence—like the firing of lead investigator Lt. Michael Proctor and the pending witness intimidation case involving blogger “Turtleboy.” With facts allowed in only under strict conditions, and speculation firmly blocked, this trial is becoming a masterclass in courtroom control. Join us as we unpack what the jury will—and won't—hear in the Karen Read trial, and why those choices could be the most pivotal part of the case. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

In this compelling episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we dive deep into the recent crucial pretrial rulings in the high-profile Bryan Kohberger murder case. As the courtroom chess match unfolds, critical decisions have been made regarding evidence admissibility, including emotionally charged 911 call audio from surviving roommates, Amazon purchase histories, eyewitness accounts referencing distinctive bushy eyebrows, and complex issues surrounding touch DNA evidence from a knife sheath. Former prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis provides invaluable insights into how these evidentiary rulings could significantly shape the jury's perception and ultimately impact the outcome of this sensational death penalty trial. Tony Brueski and Eric Faddis carefully dissect why the defense is vigorously contesting specific terms and pieces of evidence, notably terms like "murder," "psychopath," and "sociopath." What are the strategic and psychological impacts of such emotionally charged language, and how might these rulings affect the trial proceedings and jury decisions? Additionally, we examine the reasoning behind the judge allowing the dramatic 911 calls under the "excited utterance" exception to hearsay rules, illuminating how courtroom rules influence the narrative jurors ultimately hear. Finally, we scrutinize Kohberger's controversial alibi—the claim of stargazing on what was reportedly a cloudy night. Tony and Eric discuss whether Kohberger may need to personally testify to establish this alibi, a decision fraught with risks that could significantly influence his defense strategy. Furthermore, we explore how the introduction of Kohberger's alleged autism diagnosis might impact the case, particularly in the sentencing phase, and debate whether such a defense tactic helps or hinders his legal position. Don't miss this detailed breakdown of how critical pretrial decisions can dictate the direction and ultimate resolution of this riveting true crime saga. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Breaking Down Delphi - Richard Allen False Confession Jail Calls Part 3 Episode 3:  In this powerful and troubling episode, listeners hear the disturbing progression of Richard Allen's mental health collapse during his unjust imprisonment in solitary confinement. Without a conviction and isolated from human contact, Allen became increasingly vulnerable, ultimately reaching a point where he made desperate, confused confessions on recorded jail calls. These haunting conversations depict a broken man openly stating he'd confess to anything if it would bring relief from his living nightmare. Allen's chilling admissions, adamantly rejected as false by his family, highlight the shocking power of psychological torture to induce false confessions. His voice, increasingly lifeless and defeated, exposes how prolonged isolation and mistreatment systematically destroyed his mental health, reducing him to a state where reality and hallucination blurred tragically. This emotionally charged episode is an urgent examination of how solitary confinement and abusive prison conditions can break a person's spirit and corrupt the pursuit of justice. Richard Allen's harrowing story illustrates a critical truth: when mental anguish becomes unbearable, anyone can be manipulated into admitting guilt, no matter their innocence. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 6 Part 3  Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell's case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece's ex-husband killed.  Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 6 Part 2  Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell's case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece's ex-husband killed.  Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 6 Part 1  Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell's case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece's ex-husband killed.  Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Daybell Trial-Flipping the Narrative: Burger King, Cell Phones, and a Suspicious Timeline If Lori Vallow really left the house after Charles Vallow was shot, why was she at a Burger King drive-thru 42 minutes before the 911 call? That was the first red flag for Detective Ariel Werther. When he started digging into the July 11, 2019 shooting of Charles Vallow, it didn't take long to find cracks in Lori's story. She claimed she left the house after Charles was killed, took her son JJ to school, and went about her day. But Werther, who's well-trained in mapping GPS and cell phone data, wasn't buying the timeline. He reviewed Charles' T-Mobile GPS data, which showed his device was still pinging. That data led Werther to believe Lori hadn't gone to a CVS, like she originally claimed, but to a Walgreens instead. After calling seven CVS locations and turning up nothing, Werther rang up Walgreens, asked if anyone matching Lori's description had come in to buy flip-flops, and—bingo—got a hit. Surveillance footage and a receipt confirmed she was there. But the biggest problem was still the fast food stop. Werther checked the surveillance footage at Burger King. He confirmed the timestamp was accurate and watched as Lori pulled through the drive-thru in a red rental car at exactly 7:54 a.m. Yet, the 911 call reporting Charles' shooting wasn't made until 8:36 a.m.—a 42-minute gap that Lori had conveniently glossed over. That gap grew even more suspicious when Werther ran the drive time from the Burger King to JJ's school and back. Given Arizona traffic, it would've been nearly impossible to make that loop in 12 minutes. Werther also obtained Charles' hotel receipt from Tru Hilton and the key card Lori claimed to have found in his wallet. He and Detective Moffatt later searched the hotel room, collecting Charles' laptop and other personal items, which were logged by the Chandler Police Department. Meanwhile, cell phone records from Lori, Charles, and Alex Cox were subpoenaed. Werther compiled a detailed PowerPoint showing GPS data from Charles' phone the morning he was killed. It painted a picture of movement—where the phone had been, what times it had pinged—useful, but not conclusive. After all, GPS shows where the phone is, not necessarily who's carrying it. Still, the electronic trail, plus the physical receipts and surveillance footage, started to stitch together a timeline that didn't align with Lori's version of events. As all of this played out in court, Lori herself took the unusual step of questioning Det. Ynclan during the trial. She asked about her own behavior, whether she was cooperative, if she handed over Charles' phone willingly (she did), and why she had two phones at the time. She even asked about whether stressful situations make people thirsty—an apparent effort to justify why she ordered two bottles of water at Burger King after a supposed fatal domestic altercation. Ynclan noted Lori's calm demeanor as “odd.” Her husband had just been shot. Her brother pulled the trigger. Her kids were there. Yet Lori was described as “chattering” in the car, more like someone heading to brunch than leaving the scene of a homicide. The defense tried to draw attention to minor details—how hot the Arizona pavement was in July, whether walking barefoot would be uncomfortable, and how long the altercation lasted. But it all felt like noise. Because the signal was clear: Lori Vallow said she left the house after the shooting. The evidence says she hit up Burger King 42 minutes before calling 911. #LoriVallow #CharlesVallow #TrueCrime #CellPhoneData Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Was Rex Heuermann Framed? Asa Ellerup Thinks It's Possible After Watching Gone Girls So the ex-wife of the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer just watched a Netflix docuseries and now she's wondering if her former husband is the fall guy in one of the most disturbing serial killer cases in recent history. Asa Ellerup, who was married to Rex Heuermann for nearly three decades, isn't exactly screaming conspiracy theory from the rooftops—but after finishing Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer, she's raising an eyebrow, maybe two. And honestly, when you dig into the history of corruption inside Suffolk County law enforcement, she might not be completely out of line to ask, “Wait… what if?” Let's start with the dirty laundry, because Suffolk County has more than a few skeletons in its own closet. James Burke, the former police chief, is now best remembered not for solving cases, but for going full WWE on a suspect who had the audacity to steal a duffel bag filled with porn and sex toys from his police-issued vehicle. Burke beat the guy, tried to cover it up, and got slapped with a 46-month prison sentence. Meanwhile, then–District Attorney Thomas Spota, instead of investigating Burke, allegedly helped sweep it all under the rug. He was eventually indicted for obstruction, corruption, and witness tampering. All of this—the beatdown, the porn bag, the cover-up—would be hilarious if it weren't so grotesquely real. Ellerup's legal team is now asking a very real question: if this is how Suffolk County handled its own mess, how can we trust anything in the case against Heuermann? Ellerup, who divorced Heuermann not long after his arrest, is reportedly keeping a close eye on his court proceedings, including the ongoing Frye hearing, which could determine whether the DNA evidence against him even makes it to trial. At the heart of the debate is a forensic method called “whole genome sequencing,” which sounds like something out of CSI: Space Edition. The defense calls it “magic,” prosecutors call it science. Dr. Kelley Harris, a highly respected geneticist from the University of Washington, spent an entire day testifying about how the process works and why it's legit. In layman's terms, it's a super-detailed way of matching DNA, and in this case, hairs found on the victims reportedly tie back to Heuermann or people close to him—like Ellerup and her children. Prosecutors claim these hairs were recovered from the remains or crime scenes of six of the seven victims. That's not small stuff. It could be the linchpin of the entire case. But again, the defense is arguing that this method has never been tested in a New York courtroom and shouldn't be trusted until it's vetted through the proper legal channels. Now, a brief rewind on the horror show that is the Gilgo Beach murders. From 1993 to 2011, a string of women—most of them sex workers—vanished after meeting clients. Their bodies were eventually found dumped in remote spots along Ocean Parkway. Some were bound. Some were dismembered. Many were discovered in pieces, scattered between different sites. It was like Long Island's own version of a true crime nightmare. Heuermann, a 61-year-old architect who looked more like a guy you'd call to fix your kitchen backsplash than a suspected serial killer, was arrested in July 2023. He's been charged with the murders of seven women so far: Amber Costello, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Sandra Costilla, Jessica Taylor, and Valerie Mack. He's pleaded not guilty to every single one. And in a move that feels more like legal strategy than desperation, his defense is now asking the court to split the case into five separate trials. The Suffolk County DA's office insists there's no evidence the Heuermann family was involved. They were reportedly out of town during the alleged murders. But proximity and DNA are still in the spotlight. And then there's Netflix, adding fuel to the fire with Gone Girls. Directed by Liz Garbus, who also made Lost Girls based on the 2013 book by Robert Kolker, the series shifts focus from the killer to the victims—their families, their stories, and how the system repeatedly failed them. It doesn't exactly paint Suffolk County in a golden glow. Quite the opposite. And for Ellerup, it was enough to make her question whether her ex-husband was being thrown under the bus by a system with a very shaky track record. She's not denying the tragedy of the crimes. Her attorneys made it clear she extends her sympathies to the victims' families. But she also wants justice to be rooted in truth—not corruption, not cover-ups, and not convenience. For someone who shared a home, children, and a life with the accused, it's personal. Whether Heuermann is a monster hiding behind a suburban life or just a man caught in a very dark chapter of county corruption remains to be seen. But the courtroom drama is far from over. The judge still has to decide on the DNA evidence. And if you ask Asa Ellerup, that decision might just decide everything. #GilgoBeach #RexHeuermann #TrueCrimeNetflix #AsaEllerup Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? 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How Much Did Michael Proctor Damage The Karen Read Investigation? What happens when the lead investigator on a case is accused of being more of a biased bulldozer than a seeker of truth? In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski to unpack the latest twists in the Karen Read trial. They dig into the potential impact of Detective Proctor's unprofessional behavior and whether his disdain for Read—and a seriously sloppy investigation—could be enough to cloud the jury's judgment. Is this a case of police bias snowballing into jury nullification? Or just a hot mess of egos, snowstorms, and alleged narcissists with flying monkeys? With questions swirling about what really happened that night, and how much was missed—or conveniently ignored—during the investigation, one thing's for sure: the more we learn, the less straightforward it gets. Is this justice... or just chaos dressed up in a badge? #KarenRead #DetectiveProctor #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #JuryNullification #PoliceBias #JenniferCoffindaffer Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

'Was He A Good Kisser', Breaking Down Lori Daybell's Crazy Cross Exam With Attorney Eric Faddis In this riveting episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we explore the opening days of Lori Vallow-Daybell's highly publicized trial in an Arizona courtroom. Lori, notoriously dubbed the "Doomsday Mom," is facing charges of conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and has chosen the unconventional path of representing herself. Tony Brueski, alongside former prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis, scrutinizes Lori's risky decision to serve as her own legal counsel, likening her courtroom tactics to a "slow-motion legal train wreck." The episode meticulously dissects the prosecution's robust and detail-oriented presentation, contrasting sharply with Lori's unpredictable and often perplexing defense strategy. Tony and Eric highlight significant courtroom moments, such as discussions surrounding life insurance policies, accusations of infidelity, and unsettling testimony involving dark spiritual beliefs used to rationalize murder. The intricate web of evidence and narrative presented by the prosecution is analyzed, offering listeners insights into how such arguments might influence the jury's perception of Lori's culpability. Finally, the conversation delves into Lori Vallow-Daybell's intense and emotionally charged cross-examinations, particularly her peculiar fixation on the personal details of her late husband's interactions and relationships. Tony and Eric consider whether Lori's self-representation, marked by apparent narcissism and irrelevant lines of questioning, might ultimately harm her defense rather than help. Join us for this comprehensive and expert breakdown of one of the most sensational and complex trials captivating public attention today. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

'Stress Makes You Thirsty' Day 6- Lori Vallow's Daybell's Bizarre Defense Strategy  On Day 6 of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial in Arizona, jurors were presented with some of the most damning and surreal testimony to date. Prosecutors detailed a 42-minute delay between Charles Vallow's death and the 911 call—during which Lori allegedly went to Burger King, bought flip-flops at Walgreens, and dropped off her son at school. Detective testimony and surveillance footage laid out a timeline that painted Lori not as a grieving widow, but as someone oddly composed—and possibly calculating. The spotlight then shifted to Lori's own bizarre courtroom performance as she continued representing herself. Her cross-examinations of detectives derailed into irrelevant questions about her late husband's dating life, speculative talk about “stress-induced thirst,” and multiple judge reprimands. At one point, she nearly opened the door to her prior murder convictions—prompting a quick sidebar and legal warning from the bench. Observers in the courtroom described her approach as chaotic, legally risky, and ultimately damaging to her credibility in front of the jury. But despite the state's heavy use of circumstantial evidence—timelines, surveillance, and behavior—there's still one big issue the prosecution hasn't solved: direct proof of a conspiracy. With no confession, no witness to Lori ordering the killing, and her co-conspirator Alex Cox now deceased, the state is asking the jury to connect the dots. In this episode, we break down the strongest testimony, the wildest courtroom moments, and the gaps that still leave room for reasonable doubt in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

What kind of person turns a college homework assignment into a possible blueprint for murder? Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dive into the eerie overlap between Bryan Kohberger's 2020 essay and the brutal killings he's now alleged to have committed. Was it just a well-written assignment, or something far darker—a calculated rehearsal? They explore the psychology behind individuals drawn to criminology with violent intent, the clinical detachment required to either solve a murder or allegedly commit one, and how narcissism, psychopathy, and sadism could form a deadly combination. Kohberger's emotional disconnection, possible hatred toward women, and chillingly calm courtroom presence raise questions that go far beyond the textbook. Is this someone born with a dark wiring, or someone who learned how to mask it perfectly? Did he always plan to become the suspect—or the star? #BryanKohberger #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillersPodcast #DarkTetrad #UniversityOfIdahoMurders #PsychologicalProfiling #CrimeSceneMindset Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Did Karen Read & Attorneys Play A Role In Witness Intimidation, Attorney Bob Motta's Thoughts Did a rogue blogger cross the line from crusader to co-conspirator in the Karen Read case? Tony Brueski and defense attorney Bob Motta dig into the eyebrow-raising relationship between Karen Read, her defense team, and a particularly vocal online supporter. We're talking daily phone calls, doorstep confrontations, and the kind of “journalism” that feels more mob movie than media ethics. Is it free speech, or just straight-up intimidation with a side of YouTube monetization? Motta unpacks the legal landmines of letting your client run wild in the press and whether encouragement from Read's camp could turn aggressive advocacy into alleged collusion. Add a dash of First Amendment tension, a sprinkle of witness harassment, and you've got yourself a cocktail that's equal parts explosive and unhinged. Will a jury see a zealous supporter—or someone weaponized to do what the defense legally couldn't? #KarenRead #TrueCrimePodcast #FirstAmendment #WitnessIntimidation #BobMotta #LegalAnalysis #HiddenKillers Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Alex Murdaugh Murder Appeal Delayed 120 Days – Here's What Happens Next  In this episode, we're diving into the latest twist in the Alex Murdaugh murder appeal—the South Carolina Supreme Court's unexpected decision to grant prosecutors a 120-day extension to respond. With the new deadline now set for August 8, 2025, Murdaugh's defense team is sounding the alarm, accusing the Attorney General's Office of stalling and mismanaging the case. The State, on the other hand, claims “extraordinary circumstances” justify the delay, pointing to a massive 6,000-page trial record and staff turnover. This isn't just a boring scheduling change—it's a courtroom clash that exposes just how complicated, politically sensitive, and high-stakes this appeal really is. The defense argues the longer this drags out, the longer Murdaugh sits in prison on what they claim was a structurally flawed trial. Prosecutors say they need time to do it right. Legal analysts say it's rare to see such a public fight over an appellate deadline, especially one involving a case this notorious. We break down what this extension means, how it affects the timeline of the appeal, and what it tells us about the strategies on both sides. From the controversial role of court clerk Becky Hill to the looming oral arguments in late 2025 or early 2026, this delay sets the tone for what could be one of the most consequential appellate rulings in South Carolina history. Subscribe now for all the updates as this legal saga continues to unfold.    Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

New Diddy Developments & Diddy's Legal Defense Strategy: Delay, Deny, and Discredit?  In this episode, we dive deep into the explosive federal and civil legal battles surrounding music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. With a superseding federal indictment now spanning two decades, prosecutors allege Diddy ran his business empire like a criminal operation—complete with sex trafficking, coercion, and blackmail. We break down the charges, the RICO implications, and what prosecutors say was a pattern of abuse that operated behind the scenes of fame and fortune. You'll hear how Diddy's legal team is scrambling to hold back a wave of civil lawsuits while defending against the U.S. government's sweeping criminal case. From their strategy to delay the May trial, to aggressive efforts to discredit accusers and remove high-profile names like Beyoncé and Jay-Z from civil complaints, we unpack the courtroom chess match happening on multiple fronts. This isn't just about legal filings—it's about media narratives, public image, and how both sides are leveraging power in and out of court. Whether you've been following the Diddy case from the beginning or are just catching up, this episode gives you a clear, factual, and in-depth look at one of the most shocking celebrity criminal cases in recent history. Subscribe now for more real-time legal breakdowns, expert commentary, and behind-the-scenes details you won't hear anywhere else. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Was Richard Allen coerced into confessing to the Delphi murders? In this chilling episode, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke to investigate whether law enforcement in the Delphi case crossed ethical and legal boundaries in pursuit of a confession — regardless of the truth. Dreeke breaks down the tactics allegedly used during Allen's interrogation, raising serious concerns about psychological pressure, potential orders from higher up, and the glaring signs that Allen was mentally unfit during questioning. Are we witnessing a case where the system prioritized closure over justice? And if so, who gave the directive to make it happen — at any cost? If you're searching for answers in the Delphi murders case, questioning the integrity of Allen's confession, or seeking expert insight into interrogation psychology and wrongful conviction risk, this episode offers essential, eye-opening analysis. Come for the facts, stay for the truth. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Menendez Brothers Breakthrough, Judge Allows Resentencing Hearing  In this episode, we dive deep into the stunning developments unfolding in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez—the brothers convicted of killing their parents in 1989. After more than 30 years behind bars, the Menendez brothers have just been granted a formal resentencing hearing, scheduled for April 17–18, 2025. This courtroom move, driven by shifts in California law and a high-profile legal tug-of-war between DAs past and present, could be their first real chance at parole eligibility. We break down what happened in court, why it matters now, and what this hearing could mean for their future. But the legal battle doesn't end there. Current Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is aggressively pushing back against any effort to reduce the brothers' life sentences. He calls the abuse narrative a “fabrication” and insists the murders were premeditated executions. Meanwhile, the defense points to explosive new evidence, including Erik Menendez's 1988 letter detailing alleged sexual abuse and sworn testimony from a former Menudo band member accusing José Menendez of assault. These revelations are fueling not just courtroom motions—but a growing movement demanding a second look at this case. We also explore California Governor Gavin Newsom's clemency review, which includes a parole board-ordered risk assessment now underway. Could the Menendez brothers actually be released? What happens next in this complex, emotionally charged case? Tune in as we unpack every legal angle, every new development, and every piece of evidence reshaping one of America's most infamous murder trials. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

KAREN READ Post-Jury Selection Court Hearing-PART 2 Opening statements in the retrial of Karen Read are set for April 22, with a jury of nine men and nine women sworn in. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, by allegedly hitting him with her SUV during a snowstorm in January 2022, then leaving him outside to die. The defense argues O'Keefe was beaten inside the Canton home of officer Brian Albert, bitten by a dog, and left outside in a cover-up involving local law enforcement. The first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2024 after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

RAW COURT AUDIO-Karen Read: Post-Jury Selection Court Hearing-PART 1 Opening statements in the retrial of Karen Read are set for April 22, with a jury of nine men and nine women sworn in. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, by allegedly hitting him with her SUV during a snowstorm in January 2022, then leaving him outside to die. The defense argues O'Keefe was beaten inside the Canton home of officer Brian Albert, bitten by a dog, and left outside in a cover-up involving local law enforcement. The first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2024 after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict.  Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The HEARTBREAKING Delphi Jail House Calls Of Richard Allen, Broken Down With Ret FBI Behavior Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke In one of the most emotionally raw episodes to date, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke to break down the heart-wrenching jailhouse calls of Richard Allen, the man at the center of the Delphi murders case. These recorded conversations reveal a deteriorating state of mind — confusion, hopelessness, and a desperate need for connection. But do they reflect guilt, or something much more troubling? Dreeke guides listeners through the psychological indicators of mental breakdown and psychosis, pointing to evidence that Allen may no longer grasp reality — let alone his own words. With haunting lines like “I think I did” and repeated, contradictory confessions, the calls paint a picture of a man utterly broken by isolation, medication, and psychological strain. Dreeke explains why these alleged confessions should be viewed through a forensic behavioral lens — not as admissible truth, but as symptoms of trauma and manipulation. If you're following the Delphi case, searching for truth beyond headlines, or trying to understand how wrongful confessions happen, this episode offers expert insight and emotional gravity. Learn why these calls may represent not guilt, but a system failing a man at his most vulnerable — and what it says about the justice process in Delphi, Indiana. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Full Breakdown Of Day 5 In The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell  On April 14th, 2025, the courtroom saw the unraveling of Lori Vallow's carefully constructed narrative, and it came straight from her own mouth. In a day packed with testimony, jurors heard forensic experts explain how Charles Vallow was shot twice—once possibly while already on the ground. The medical examiner and ballistics analyst confirmed the shots came from Alex Cox's gun, fired deliberately, not accidentally. But it was Lori's own voice, played back from her 2019 police interview, that may have delivered the most damaging blow yet to her defense. Social Security investigators testified that Lori applied for and received nearly $4,000 a month in survivor benefits just weeks after Charles's death—money for both herself and her son JJ. Jurors also heard audio from Lori's recorded phone calls to a life insurance company, in which she expressed surprise and frustration at being removed as the beneficiary of Charles's $1 million policy. The prosecution is building a clear case that Lori believed she would financially benefit from her husband's death and moved quickly to collect what she thought was hers. But perhaps the most haunting part of the day was how Lori acted in the immediate aftermath of the killing. According to detectives, she never cried, never asked about Charles, and casually chatted during the car ride to the station. Her interview was peppered with laughter and contradictions—admitting she started the argument, referring only to “a shot,” and claiming to already know Charles was dead before police told her. This episode breaks down every key moment from the most revealing day yet in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Courts, Confessions & A Crime, Talking Everything Karen Read Pre-Trial With Bob Motta Was Karen Read nearly cleared of murder charges—only to get yanked back into a second trial over a botched verdict form? In this tangled mess of legal technicalities, Tony Brueski and Defense Attorney Bob Motta (host of Defense Diaries) break down the latest chaos in the Karen Read case. From jury deliberations that may or may not have led to an actual decision, to a verdict form missing critical boxes, the defense is now trying to call in the Supreme Court for a legal Hail Mary. But let's be real—SCOTUS probably isn't sweating a local Massachusetts murder trial while juggling national crises. Could double jeopardy be in play here? Maybe. But only if the jurors actually, like, rendered a verdict… and didn't just whisper it backstage. Motta pulls no punches as he questions whether the judge, the attorneys, or everyone else in the courtroom just wanted to clock out early. Now, the big question is: will Karen Read be tried again for something a jury might have already decided she didn't do? What happens when a not-guilty verdict is allegedly reached—but never officially spoken? #KarenRead #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillers #DefenseDiaries #DoubleJeopardy #MistrialMadness #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Psychotherapist Breaks Down The Clear FALSE & FORCED Confession Calls Of Delphi Accused Richard Allen What happens when an alleged confession comes from someone in the middle of a complete psychotic break? This episode dives deep into some of the disturbing phone calls and jailhouse recordings that many are pointing to as proof of guilt in the Delphi murders—only there's a glaring problem. The confessions are coming from a man who may not even know what's real anymore. Between drinking toilet water, eating Bible pages, and singing while masturbating on the floor, this isn't your average criminal profile. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to unpack whether any of this could—or should—hold up in court. Is this really justice, or just the unraveling of someone broken by the system? Can someone so far gone truly confess to anything? #DelphiMurders #RichardAllen #TrueCrimeToday #PsychoticBreak #HiddenKillersPodcast #ShavaunScott #FalseConfession Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Karen Read's Flying Monkeys: Did Narcissism Shape Her Shocking Defense Strategy? In this gripping podcast episode, we dive deep into the controversial Karen Read case, exploring how documented behaviors align strikingly with psychological definitions of narcissistic personality traits. After the tragic death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, Karen Read's initial recorded admissions shifted dramatically into claims of innocence and accusations of police conspiracy. Join us as we break down her defense's strategic use of DARVO tactics—denying guilt, attacking investigators' credibility, and positioning herself as the true victim—to cast doubt and confusion over the case. We'll also examine the pivotal role of public influencer, who aggressively promoted Karen Read's narrative, resulting in criminal allegations of witness intimidation and harassment. Learn how this phenomenon, known in psychology as "flying monkeys," mobilized supporters online and offline, dramatically altering public perception and significantly complicating the judicial process. Our analysis relies strictly on official court records, documented media appearances, and verified public statements, providing you with a clear, factual look at one of Massachusetts' most debated criminal trials. Finally, we uncover how Karen Read's defense team utilized gaslighting tactics, systematically questioning established facts and creating widespread public doubt. Understand how these documented strategies led to juror confusion, mistrials, and a fractured community deeply uncertain about trust in local authorities. Don't miss this detailed exploration into how narratives, psychology, and the manipulation of reality collided in the Karen Read case—raising profound questions about truth, justice, and accountability. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com