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Eddie Antar was the king of the deal, the man whose ads screamed at you from your TV set promising prices so low they were practically insane. He turned Crazy Eddie into a retail phenomenon, making himself and his family incredibly wealthy by hawking stereos, TVs and electronics at seemingly unbeatable prices. The brand's wildly memorable commercials became some of the most iconic ads in TV history. But behind the blaring deals and larger-than-life persona was a tangled web of fraud – including tax evasion, insurance scams, and bitter family betrayals. Even though his empire eventually came crashing down, somehow Eddie never stopped being a New York City icon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Have you ever wondered what kind of person could defend a murderer? Have you ever wondered what kind of person does autopsies for a living? On today's episode, you're about to meet one of each. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Dr. Joanna Glengarry & Timothy MarshExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Have you ever wondered what kind of person could defend a murderer? Have you ever wondered what kind of person does autopsies for a living? On today's episode, you're about to meet one of each. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Dr. Joanna Glengarry & Timothy MarshExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

David Anthony Burke, twenty-one, professionally known as D4VD, has been charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office with first-degree murder with three special circumstances — lying in wait, commission of a crime for financial gain, and killing a witness to a crime — as well as continuous sexual abuse of a child under fourteen years of age and mutilation of human remains in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke has entered a plea of not guilty. The special circumstances render Burke eligible for life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.The defense posture warrants close legal examination. Lead defense attorney Blair Berk stated publicly that Burke "was not the cause of her death" — language that specifically contests causation rather than broadly asserting innocence. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta provides analysis of what that framing signals. If the defense has reviewed the now-unsealed autopsy findings and is confident the cause of death supports an alternative theory, Motta examines what that theory might look like at trial and whether it can survive the prosecution's evidentiary presentation.The prosecution's financial motive allegation — that Burke killed Celeste because she threatened to expose his criminal conduct and destroy his career — represents one of the three special circumstances. Motta addresses whether the defense can effectively dismantle that theory. He also examines the mutilation charge and the legal question of whether causation of death can be separated from the condition of the remains in front of a jury.Separately, a parallel investigation has emerged into the year preceding Celeste's death. Records indicate eleven sheriff's department calls to the Rivas Hernandez home in fourteen months. Celeste was enrolled in no school for a full academic year. She was documented on surveillance video in her own neighborhood months after being reported missing, and was returned to her mother's home by law enforcement at least once. A licensed private investigator has publicly questioned whether certain family members had knowledge not disclosed to investigators.Burke's inner circle has demonstrated a pattern of resistance — family members challenging grand jury subpoenas in Texas, an associate arrested on a material witness warrant for failing to appear. Motta and former FBI behavioral expert Robin Dreeke examine how both the defense strategy and the systemic failures converge in this case.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4VD #CelesteRivasHernandez #DavidAnthonyBurke #TrueCrimeToday #LAPD #JusticeForCeleste #BobMotta #DefenseStrategy #SpecialCircumstances #LegalAnalysis

David Anthony Burke, twenty-one, professionally known as D4VD, has been charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office with first-degree murder with three special circumstances — lying in wait, commission of a crime for financial gain, and killing a witness to a crime — as well as continuous sexual abuse of a child under fourteen years of age, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under fourteen, and mutilation of human remains. Burke has entered a plea of not guilty. The combined special circumstances render Burke eligible for life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty. Prosecutors have not yet announced whether they will seek the death penalty.The prosecution's theory as articulated by District Attorney Nathan Hochman is that Burke killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez, fourteen, when she threatened to expose his criminal conduct and end his music career. Prosecutors place Celeste at Burke's Hollywood Hills residence on April 23, 2025 — the last date she was known alive. Her dismembered remains were discovered approximately five months later in the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to Burke. Head and torso were reportedly recovered in one bag, limbs in another.The financial gain special circumstance alleges Burke acted to protect a lucrative recording career. The witness-killing circumstance is linked to the sexual abuse charges — prosecutors contend the relationship with a minor created the motive for permanent silencing. The lying-in-wait allegation has not been detailed publicly.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta provides analysis of the prosecution's charging strategy. He examines how the layered special circumstances interact, the evidentiary challenge created by five months of decomposition — which LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell acknowledged publicly — and the strength required of a circumstantial case to sustain charges of this magnitude. Motta also addresses the digital evidence trail: Twitch livestream communications, Discord messages reportedly dating to 2022, photographs, and concert access patterns documented over the course of Celeste's involvement with Burke. Burke's attorneys have stated they will vigorously defend his innocence and have requested an expedited public preliminary hearing.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4VD #CelesteRivasHernandez #DavidAnthonyBurke #TrueCrimeToday #LAPD #JusticeForCeleste #BobMotta #SpecialCircumstances #FirstDegreeMurder #LegalAnalysis

Celeste Rivas Hernandez was not actually missing for most of the year the public was told she was gone. She was at her cousin's high school graduation in May of 2024. She was on surveillance video fighting with neighbors in her own backyard in September of 2024. She was back at her mother's house at least twice — once alone, once brought home by police. Eleven sheriff's department calls to the Rivas Hernandez home in fourteen months. A seventh-grader enrolled in no school for a full year. An ex-boyfriend on the record saying she had been telling friends she wanted out. A licensed private investigator publicly asking whether certain family members knew more than they told police. A verified GoFundMe organized by the same cousin that investigator is asking hard questions about.That is the first story — the one sitting in the public record, waiting for someone to read it out loud.The second story is the defense. David Anthony Burke now faces first-degree murder with three special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under fourteen, and mutilation of human remains. He has pleaded not guilty. His attorney Blair Berk drew a line before charges were even filed: Burke "was not the cause of her death." Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta explains what that language is actually building toward. If the defense knows the cause of death from the now-unsealed autopsy and they're confident it helps them, Motta breaks down what kind of alternative explanation that phrasing is designed to support.Prosecutors allege Burke killed Celeste because she threatened to expose his conduct and destroy his career. That's their financial motive. But explaining how a fourteen-year-old connected to Burke ended up in the condition she was found in is a separate evidentiary problem — one the defense cannot avoid. Motta examines whether you can separate the killing from what happened afterward in front of a jury.The episode also examines the pattern of resistance from Burke's circle — parents fighting subpoenas in Texas, an associate arrested on a material witness warrant — and what the prosecution faces if this goes to trial.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#CelesteRivasHernandez #D4VD #DavidAnthonyBurke #LakeElsinore #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #JusticeForCeleste #BobMotta #DefenseStrategy #SystemsFailure

First-degree murder with special circumstances. Lying in wait. Financial gain. Killing a witness. Continuous sexual abuse of a child under fourteen. Mutilation of human remains. Those are the charges filed against David Anthony Burke — the artist known as D4VD — in the death of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty. His defense team says the evidence will show he did not cause her death. The death penalty is on the table.This is not a standard murder charge. This is the most serious set of charges a California DA's office can bring. Prosecutors say Celeste walked into Burke's Hollywood Hills home on April 23 of last year and was never heard from again. Months later, her dismembered remains were found in the trunk of his Tesla — head and torso in one bag, limbs in another. The car had been sitting abandoned on a residential street before it was towed and impounded.The financial gain allegation is specific: prosecutors allege Burke killed Celeste because she was threatening his music career. A fourteen-year-old girl, according to the DA, was treated as a liability to a brand and allegedly eliminated. The "killing a witness" special circumstance ties directly to the abuse charges — the prosecution's theory is that the relationship with a child created the motive to silence her permanently.But the evidence trail was hiding in plain sight for years. A Twitch livestream where he allegedly told a thirteen-year-old to "delete everything." Discord messages dating back to 2022. Photos near her home. Backstage at his concerts. Matching tattoos. Twelve days before prosecutors say Celeste entered that home for the last time, Burke was performing at Coachella.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke to break down how layering these charges strengthens the prosecution's case, where the seams might be, and what happens when five months of decomposition have degraded crucial evidence. The LAPD chief acknowledged that challenge. The DA says they have physical, forensic, and digital evidence. Motta analyzes whether a circumstantial case can carry charges this heavy.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4VD #CelesteRivasHernandez #DavidAnthonyBurke #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #JusticeForCeleste #BobMotta #FirstDegreeMurder #LAPD #SpecialCircumstances

Joseph Garrett Duggar, thirty-one, formerly of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting, has been charged in Bay County, Florida, with lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under twelve years of age and lewd and lascivious conduct — charges classified as life felonies under Florida law. Duggar has entered a plea of not guilty and was released on six hundred thousand dollars bond. The court has ordered no unsupervised contact with any minor, including Duggar's own four children.The charges stem from a 2020 family vacation to Panama City Beach. A fourteen-year-old victim participated in a forensic interview, disclosing incidents from when she was nine years old. According to the arrest affidavit, the victim's father confronted Duggar on March 17, 2026, and Duggar admitted to the alleged conduct. Tontitown, Arkansas, detectives subsequently monitored a second call between the father and Duggar, during which Duggar allegedly admitted to the actions a second time.Separately, Joseph and Kendra Duggar face charges in Washington County, Arkansas — four counts each of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts each of second-degree false imprisonment. The Arkansas charges followed a home visit during which investigators reportedly discovered exterior-mounted locks on the couple's children's bedroom doors. The Duggars' four children have been placed in state custody. Kendra Duggar was restricted from contact with her children for approximately one month following the charges. She has retained separate legal counsel.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta provides analysis of the legal posture across both jurisdictions. He examines the evidentiary weight of two alleged recorded admissions, the strategic implications of simultaneous prosecution in two states, and the legal significance of Kendra Duggar's decision to retain independent counsel — including whether her path to custody restoration may involve cooperation with prosecutors. Motta also addresses the jailhouse communications now in the public record, including correspondence from family members Jim Bob and Anna Duggar. This is the second Duggar sibling to face serious criminal allegations involving minors. Josh Duggar is currently serving twelve and a half years in federal prison.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #KendraDuggar #DuggarFamily #TrueCrimeToday #19KidsAndCounting #BobMotta #ChildProtection #FloridaCharges #ArkansasCharges #JusticeMatters

Joseph Duggar, thirty-one, a former star of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting, has been charged in Florida with lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under twelve and lewd and lascivious conduct — a life felony — stemming from a 2020 family vacation to Panama City Beach. A fourteen-year-old girl told investigators that Joseph repeatedly asked her to sit on his lap when she was nine, positioned her under a blanket on a couch, and manipulated her underwear. He has pleaded not guilty and was released on six hundred thousand dollars bond. He is barred from unsupervised contact with any minor, including his own four children.According to the arrest affidavit, the victim's father confronted Joseph, who admitted to the alleged abuse. Arkansas detectives then monitored a second call where he allegedly admitted again. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta explains what happens when recorded admissions become the prosecution's centerpiece — and how you build a defense around words your client already said out loud.Joseph is simultaneously fighting charges in two states. In Arkansas, he and his wife Kendra face four counts each of endangering the welfare of a minor and false imprisonment after a home visit reportedly revealed locks on the outside of their children's bedroom doors. Their four children are in state custody. Kendra told Joseph on a recorded jail call that she'd hired her own attorney — "It's not for you. It's only for me." Motta examines what that separation signals to prosecutors and whether Kendra's path to regaining custody runs directly through testifying against her husband.The family's private communications — emails from Jim Bob and Anna Duggar, calls from family members reportedly prioritizing forgiveness over the alleged victim — are now public. This is the second Duggar brother to face serious allegations involving children. Josh Duggar is currently serving twelve and a half years in federal prison.Robin Dreeke and Bob Motta break down the charges, the alleged confessions, the family communications, and the strategic catastrophe of fighting two criminal cases in two states simultaneously.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #KendraDuggar #DuggarFamily #19KidsAndCounting #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #BobMotta #RobinDreeke #ChildProtection #JusticeMatters

In our news wrap Friday, the Justice Department is dropping its criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a federal appeals court ruled that President Trump's executive order banning asylum claims at the U.S. southern border is illegal and the FDA said it will fast-track reviews for three psychedelic drugs aimed at treating mental health conditions. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Why do the world's most dangerous men often attract the most devoted admirers?  From the stacks of love letters delivered to Ted Bundy to the modern-day "fandoms" surrounding the Menendez brothers, the phenomenon of hybristophilia, the romantic attraction to criminals, remains one of society's most unsettling mysteries. Dr. Janie Lacy,  a renowned trauma psychotherapist, answers why some find their deepest connections behind a jail cell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On today's episode, Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien sits down with Lawrence Douglas, the James J. Grosfeld Professor of Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought at Amherst College to discuss Douglas's new book, “The Criminal State: War, Atrocity, and the Dream of International Justice.”They talk about how and why international criminal justice shifted from a focus at Nuremberg on the crime of aggression to an “atrocity paradigm,” as well as the “belatedness problem” and other limitations of atrocity trials. They even get into Douglas's thoughts on casting decisions for Robert Jackson, Herman Göring, and characters in last year's film “Nuremberg.” To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1991 in a small, rural town in Wisconsin, five members of the Brenizer/Berentson family left their home to go shopping.  When they didn't return, 15-year-old Bruce was concerned that his father, stepmother, and sisters were missing.  As the investigation unfolded, rumors of an ax murderer or satanic worship were afoot, but when the truth was revealed, it was much worse than anyone in this small town could imagine. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: BATCH: For 30% off sitewide, including subscriptions, go to hellobatch.com and use code CRIMINAL at checkout.   Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance.  Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/queens #rulapod © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has filed first-degree murder charges with special circumstances against David Anthony Burke, professionally known as D4VD, in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The special circumstances include lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness. Additional charges include continuous sexual acts with a minor, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14, and mutilation of human remains. DA Nathan Hochman stated the maximum sentence is life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke to provide legal analysis of the charging decision and the prosecution's stated theory.The financial gain special circumstance is examined in detail: prosecutors allege Burke killed the victim to protect his music career, which she allegedly threatened. Motta analyzes the evidentiary burden associated with proving financial motive in a murder prosecution.The episode addresses how the sexual abuse charges intersect with the witness-killing special circumstance to form the prosecution's central theory: that the sexual relationship with a minor created both the vulnerability and the motive for the alleged murder.Motta also examines the challenge of proving premeditation when five months of decomposition degraded physical evidence, the DA's stated confidence in physical, forensic, and digital evidence, and the evidentiary standard required for circumstantial evidence to support death-penalty-eligible charges.Comprehensive legal analysis of the charges, the prosecution's theory, and the evidentiary framework required to sustain them.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4VD #CelesteRivasHernandez #DavidAnthonyBurke #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #JusticeForCeleste #BobMotta #FirstDegreeMurder #LAPDArrest #TrueCrimePodcast

Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke to provide detailed legal analysis of two significant active prosecutions: the first-degree murder case with special circumstances against David Anthony Burke (D4VD) in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and the multi-jurisdiction charges against Joseph and Kendra Duggar.In the Burke matter: Motta examines the three special circumstances—lying in wait, financial gain, and killing a witness—the prosecution's theory connecting the sexual abuse charges to the murder motive, the defense's stated position and its potential legal basis, the independent evidentiary challenge of the mutilation charge, and the strategic implications of a pending death penalty determination.In the Duggar matter: Motta addresses the Florida life felony charge and the defendant's alleged recorded admissions, the simultaneous Arkansas prosecution for child endangerment and false imprisonment, independent legal representation retained by the co-defendant, restricted access to court records in the Arkansas proceeding, and the potential admissibility and jury impact of publicly disclosed family communications.Comprehensive legal analysis of both active cases including charging strategy, evidentiary assessment, defense constraints, and anticipated developments.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4VD #CelesteRivasHernandez #JosephDuggar #DuggarFamily #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #BobMotta #JusticeForCeleste #FirstDegreeMurder #TrueCrimePodcast

Joseph Duggar faces a life felony charge in Bay County, Florida, for the alleged repeated molestation of a child under 12 during a 2020 family vacation. He has pleaded not guilty. Separately, he and his wife Kendra Duggar each face four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment in Washington County, Arkansas, stemming from a home search conducted in connection with the Florida investigation.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke to provide legal analysis of the dual-jurisdiction prosecution and the strategic obstacles confronting the defense.Central to the Florida case are two alleged admissions by the defendant: one made directly to the victim's father during a confrontation, and a second captured during a telephone call monitored by law enforcement. Motta analyzes the evidentiary weight of these recorded statements and the limited legal mechanisms available to suppress or challenge them.The episode examines Kendra Duggar's retention of independent legal counsel—attorney Travis Story—and her explicit statement on a recorded jail call that the representation does not extend to Joseph. Motta addresses the prosecutorial implications of this separation, including whether it creates a pathway to cooperation.Additionally, the restricted access to Arkansas court records is analyzed for what it suggests about the ongoing scope of the investigation and whether the evidence could support expanded charges. The family's jailhouse communications, now part of the public record, are examined for their potential impact on jury selection and trial strategy.Thorough legal analysis of charges, evidence, and defense constraints across two simultaneous state prosecutions.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #KendraDuggar #DuggarFamily #19KidsAndCounting #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #ChildProtection #JusticeMatters #TrueCrimePodcast

Joseph Duggar is facing a life felony in Florida for the alleged repeated molestation of a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 family vacation. He and his wife Kendra are also facing eight misdemeanor charges each in Arkansas after a search of their home reportedly uncovered exterior-mounted locks on their children's bedroom doors. Their four children have been placed in state custody.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke to dissect the legal complexity of simultaneous prosecutions in two jurisdictions—and why this case may be more legally precarious for the defense than it first appears.The arrest affidavit details two alleged admissions: one to the victim's father in a direct confrontation, and a second during a detective-monitored phone call. Motta explains the legal weight of a defendant's own recorded statements and the extremely narrow options a defense team has to challenge them.Kendra Duggar has retained separate counsel—attorney Travis Story—and told Joseph on a recorded jail call that the representation is exclusively for her. Motta examines the prosecutorial implications of that split and whether Kendra's path to custody restoration could require cooperation against Joseph.Arkansas officials have restricted public access to court records tied to the investigation, citing its active and ongoing nature. Motta analyzes what that level of secrecy suggests about the scope of evidence uncovered during the home search and whether the case could expand.The episode also examines the family's jailhouse communications—including messages from Jim Bob and Anna Duggar that prioritize religious framing over accountability—and their potential impact on a jury pool already saturated with Duggar family controversy.A detailed legal breakdown of every front Joseph Duggar is fighting on.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #KendraDuggar #DuggarFamily #19KidsAndCounting #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #ChildProtection #JusticeMatters #TrueCrimePodcast

Two cases dominating the true crime landscape. Both involving allegations against men in positions of trust. Both revealing systemic failures. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke to provide comprehensive legal analysis of both the D4VD murder prosecution and the Joseph Duggar molestation case.On D4VD: Prosecutors filed first-degree murder with three special circumstances—lying in wait, financial gain, and killing a witness—along with sexual abuse charges and mutilation of remains. The death penalty remains a possibility. Motta examines the prosecution's theory that D4VD killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to protect his music career, how the defense's precise public statement may preview their strategy, and whether the mutilation charge makes it impossible to separate cause of death from disposal in a jury's assessment.On the Duggars: Joseph Duggar faces a life felony in Florida and eight misdemeanor charges in Arkansas. Motta breaks down the legal weight of two alleged recorded admissions, Kendra Duggar's separate legal representation and what it signals, the sealed Arkansas investigation into the family home, and the family's publicly disclosed jailhouse communications.Two cases examined through every legal lens available. Charges, evidence, defense strategy, and what comes next.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4VD #CelesteRivasHernandez #JosephDuggar #DuggarFamily #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #BobMotta #JusticeForCeleste #FirstDegreeMurder #TrueCrimePodcast

Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman announced charges against David Anthony Burke—D4VD—that represent the most serious criminal exposure available under California law. First-degree murder with three special circumstances: lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and killing a witness. Additional charges include continuous sexual acts and lewd acts with an individual under 14, and mutilation of human remains.Prosecutors allege Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, arrived at D4VD's Hollywood Hills residence on April 23, 2025 and was never heard from again. Her dismembered remains were discovered five months later in a Tesla registered to the singer.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke to dissect the charging strategy. The financial gain allegation is specific: the DA stated D4VD allegedly killed Celeste to protect his music career because she was “threatening” it. That means prosecutors believe they can prove a 14-year-old girl was killed because she was a liability to someone's brand. Motta examines what evidence that theory requires and whether it can survive scrutiny.The “killing a witness” special circumstance is directly tied to the sexual abuse charges—the prosecution's theory is that the underage relationship created the motive for murder. Motta explains how layering those charges together compounds the legal exposure exponentially.The episode also addresses the evidentiary challenge created by five months of decomposition, the DA's stated confidence in physical, forensic, and digital evidence, and what it takes for a circumstantial case to carry death-penalty-eligible charges.A detailed legal breakdown of the charges, the evidence, and the prosecution's theory of this case.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4VD #CelesteRivasHernandez #DavidAnthonyBurke #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #JusticeForCeleste #BobMotta #FirstDegreeMurder #LAPDArrest #TrueCrimePodcast

Blair Berk's first public statement on behalf of D4VD was deliberately precise: David Burke “was not the cause of her death.” Now that prosecutors have filed first-degree murder with special circumstances—including lying in wait, financial gain, and killing a witness—that statement is either the foundation of a viable defense or a promise the evidence will expose.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke to analyze the defense strategy against charges this severe.If the defense has reviewed the now-unsealed autopsy findings and believes the cause of death supports their position, Motta explains what alternative theory could be emerging. The defense doesn't just need to create reasonable doubt—in a case with a 14-year-old victim and death-penalty eligibility, they eventually need to offer a jury a coherent alternative narrative.The prosecution's financial gain theory—that D4VD killed Celeste because she was threatening his career—is examined from the defense perspective. Motta analyzes how the defense dismantles a motive built on career protection when the alleged gain is keeping a lucrative brand alive.The mutilation charge presents a separate challenge: even if the defense casts doubt on the cause of death, explaining why Celeste's body was dismembered—head and torso separated from limbs—requires its own answer. Motta examines whether the killing and the disposal can be separated in a jury's mind.The episode also addresses the pattern of investigative resistance from D4VD's circle and the strategic implications if prosecutors pursue the death penalty.Defense strategy analysis for the most serious criminal case in Los Angeles.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4VD #CelesteRivasHernandez #DavidAnthonyBurke #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #JusticeForCeleste #BobMotta #FirstDegreeMurder #LAPDArrest #TrueCrimePodcast

Preview for Later Today:  Joe Truzman details the rise of Ashab al-Yamin, an Iranian front group carrying out attacks across Europe. Targeting Jewish institutions, Western banks, and Christiancenters, the group employs petty criminals to create chaos. European authorities are struggling to respond to this sustained Iranian-backed threat.1772 LONDON

The Pattern Police See Criminals Can't Hide  This video, led by a retired NYPD Sergeant, offers a distinct law enforcement perspective on crime cases. We dive into the critical aspects of offender behaviour and the evidence they leave behind, focusing on how police conduct their analysis and investigation. Discover how advancements in forensics, including DNA analysis, are instrumental in solving true crime stories. Join our mission to uncover the truth in crime! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our news wrap Tuesday, the Justice Department announced criminal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups, the Pentagon revealed details about its $1.5 trillion budget request and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that U.S. military personnel will no longer be required to get their annual flu shot. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

At 1pmET/10am PT we may finally get some answers in the mystery surrounding the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The LAPD and DA will hold a press conference to discuss the case against singer D4vd who was arrested last Thursday without formal charges. Today is the day the DA must file charges against David Anthony Burke or police must release him from jail where he’s been held for the past 4 days. The family of Rivas Hernandez plans to be at the presser and is “committed to ensuring Celeste’s voice is heard.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by academic economist, and head of the Criminal Justice program at philanthropy Arnold Ventures, Jennifer Doleac. They discuss her recently released book, The Science of Second Chances: A Revolution in Criminal Justice. Follow Jen: @JenniferDoleac

Why Criminals Always Make the Same Mistakes | Homicide Detective Retired NYPD Sergeant Bill Cannon dives into the Lynette Hooker case, highlighting critical inconsistencies in the narrative. This true crime story involves Brian Hooker leaving the Bahamas amidst a search and news reports about a missing person. We examine the details, including the coast guard involvement, and what this means from a law enforcement perspective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty in Suffolk County Court to seven counts of murder and admitted to intentionally causing the death of Karen Vergata, an eighth victim incorporated into the plea agreement without separate prosecution. The plea followed the denial of every significant defense motion — including challenges to the admissibility of whole genome sequencing evidence, a motion to sever the charges into separate trials, and a 178-page omnibus motion. Whole genome sequencing was admitted in a New York courtroom for the first time. A deleted planning document was recovered from Heuermann's hard drive. The sentence — life without parole — was reportedly identical regardless of whether the case proceeded to trial or resolved by plea.A wrongful death lawsuit filed by Benjamin Torres — the son of victim Valerie Mack, who was six when his mother disappeared in 2000 — names Heuermann, his ex-wife Asa Ellerup, and their daughter Victoria Heuermann as defendants. The complaint alleges the two women had knowledge of or concealed the crimes, maintained access to a secured vault-like room in the basement of the approximately 1,300-square-foot Massapequa Park residence, and collected over one million dollars from a Peacock documentary production. The plaintiff's attorney, John Ray, has argued publicly that proximity and the physical dimensions of the residence make unawareness implausible. The complaint includes claims of willful blindness, unjust enrichment related to documentary compensation, and civil conspiracy.Defense counsel for Ellerup has characterized the lawsuit as reckless and unsupported. Victoria Heuermann was approximately three years old at the time of Mack's death. Prosecutors who built the criminal case against Heuermann have consistently maintained he acted alone and timed the killings for periods when his family was out of state. Neither Ellerup nor Victoria has been criminally charged. Hair evidence linked to both women was recovered from victims' remains. The prosecution has attributed this to household transference consistent with shared living space.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott provides analysis on the psychological mechanisms that enable prolonged unawareness within intimate partnerships involving offenders — specifically how identity structures built around a partner can create cognitive barriers to processing contradictory evidence. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta examines the defense calculation behind the plea, the implications for open cases along the Gilgo corridor, and the practical enforceability of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit cooperation agreement.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #ValerieMack #AsaEllerup #VictoriaHeuermann #TrueCrimeToday #LISK #GuiltyPlea #WrongfulDeath #BobMotta

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Benjamin Torres lost his mother when he was six years old. Valerie Mack disappeared in 2000. Her dismembered remains were found in Manorville that same year and went unidentified for two decades. Rex Heuermann has now pleaded guilty to her murder. But for Torres, the admission that ended the criminal case opened something else entirely — a wrongful death lawsuit naming Heuermann, his ex-wife Asa Ellerup, and their daughter Victoria as defendants.The complaint alleges the two women knew about or concealed the crimes, lived with access to a secured vault-like room in the basement of the Massapequa Park home, and collected over a million dollars from a Peacock documentary. Plaintiff's attorney John Ray has argued publicly that the family could not have been unaware in a house of roughly 1,300 square feet. Hair evidence linked to both Ellerup and Victoria was recovered from victims' remains. Prosecutors have attributed that to ordinary household transference. Ray frames it as evidence of proximity.The defense response has been aggressive. Ellerup's attorney called the suit reckless and completely unsupported by the facts. Victoria was approximately three when Mack was killed. Prosecutors have maintained consistently that Heuermann acted alone and timed his crimes for when the family was away. Neither woman has been charged.Asa called Heuermann her savior. She maintained she would have known if something was wrong. Victoria sat in the courtroom during the plea and has publicly said she believes her father most likely committed the killings. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines the psychology behind that split — how denial functions inside a family where one person's identity is built entirely around the other, and what happens when a guilty plea collapses the framework that held "not knowing" in place.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta breaks down the legal mechanics of the plea itself. Every pre-trial motion failed — the DNA challenge, the motion to sever the cases, the 178-page omnibus motion. Whole genome sequencing was admitted in a New York courtroom for the first time. A deleted planning document was recovered from Heuermann's hard drive. The sentence — life without parole — was reportedly identical whether he went to trial or pled. So what did the plea actually accomplish? Motta examines what the defense calculated, what the families lost when the plea replaced testimony, and what open cases along the Gilgo corridor still need answers. Heuermann has agreed to cooperate with the FBI.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #ValerieMack #AsaEllerup #VictoriaHeuermann #LISK #WrongfulDeath #ShavaunScott #BobMotta #HiddenKillers

Asa Ellerup called Rex Heuermann her savior. Their daughter Victoria sat in a packed Suffolk County courtroom and watched him plead guilty to killing eight women. Asa has maintained she would have known if something was wrong. Victoria has publicly said she believes her father most likely committed the killings. A mother and daughter inside the same house, the same marriage, the same nightmare — arriving at opposite conclusions. That split is the story.Benjamin Torres — the son of victim Valerie Mack, who was six when his mother vanished in 2000 — has filed a wrongful death lawsuit naming both women alongside Heuermann. The complaint alleges they knew about or concealed the crimes, had access to a secured vault-like room in the basement of the Massapequa Park home, and collected over a million dollars from a Peacock documentary. Plaintiff's attorney John Ray has argued the family could not have been unaware in a house of roughly 1,300 square feet. Hair evidence linked to both Ellerup and Victoria was recovered from victims' remains. The defense has called the suit reckless. Victoria was approximately three when Mack was killed. Prosecutors maintain Heuermann acted alone. Neither woman has been charged.Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott breaks down the psychology of "not knowing" — how the mind constructs barriers to protect an identity that's built around another person, why someone whose entire framework depends on the marriage being real may be neurologically incapable of processing contradictory evidence, and what a guilty plea does to the psychological architecture that held denial in place for decades.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta examines the plea mechanics. Every pre-trial motion had failed. Whole genome sequencing was admitted for the first time in a New York courtroom. A deleted planning document was recovered from Heuermann's devices. The sentence — life without parole — was reportedly the same whether he went to trial or pled. Motta walks through what the defense calculated, what Karen Vergata's uncharged murder being folded into the deal means for accountability, and what the FBI cooperation agreement actually requires. Open cases along the Gilgo corridor remain unresolved. The criminal chapter is closed. The civil and psychological ones are just beginning.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #AsaEllerup #VictoriaHeuermann #ValerieMack #HiddenKillersLive #ShavaunScott #BobMotta #LISK #WrongfulDeath

At 1pmET/10am PT we may finally get some answers in the mystery surrounding the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The LAPD and DA will hold a press conference to discuss the case against singer D4vd who was arrested last Thursday without formal charges. Today is the day the DA must file charges against David Anthony Burke or police must release him from jail where he’s been held for the past 4 days. The family of Rivas Hernandez plans to be at the presser and is “committed to ensuring Celeste’s voice is heard.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benjamin Torres was six years old when his mother disappeared. Valerie Mack vanished in 2000. Her dismembered remains were found in Manorville that same year — unidentified for twenty years. Rex Heuermann has now pleaded guilty to her murder. For Torres, the guilty plea wasn't the ending. It was permission to start.His wrongful death lawsuit names Heuermann, ex-wife Asa Ellerup, and their daughter Victoria. The complaint alleges the two women knew about or concealed the crimes, had access to a secured vault-like room in the basement of the Massapequa Park home, and collected over a million dollars from a Peacock documentary. Attorney John Ray has argued publicly that unawareness is implausible in a house of roughly 1,300 square feet. Hair evidence linked to both women was recovered from victims' remains. The defense has called the suit reckless. Victoria was approximately three when Mack was killed. Prosecutors maintain Heuermann acted alone and timed the killings for when the family was away. Neither woman has been charged.Asa called Heuermann her savior and maintained she would have known if something was wrong. Victoria sat in the courtroom during the plea and has publicly said she believes her father most likely committed the killings. One roof. Two women. Opposite conclusions about the man they both lived with. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines how denial functions when identity is anchored to a single person — how the mind builds walls to protect the framework, and what a guilty plea does when those walls can no longer hold.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta breaks down what Heuermann actually gained from pleading. Every pre-trial motion had been denied. Whole genome sequencing was admitted in a New York courtroom for the first time. A deleted planning document was pulled from his hard drive. The sentence was reportedly the same either way — life without parole. Karen Vergata's uncharged killing was folded into the deal without a separate prosecution or public evidence hearing. The FBI cooperation agreement reportedly carries no enforcement mechanism. Heuermann's attorney insists there are no additional victims. The DA's office is reviewing hundreds of Suffolk County cold cases. The criminal chapter is closed. The civil case — and the question of whether proximity to a serial killer can become its own form of liability — is just getting started.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #ValerieMack #AsaEllerup #VictoriaHeuermann #LISK #WrongfulDeath #ShavaunScott #BobMotta #HiddenKillers

Lisa Hochstein and Jody Glidden are facing criminal charges over allegations of intercepting Lisa's ex Lenny's communications as Jody is taken into custody. In other legal news, Kyle Richards sues sister Kim Richards. Andy Cohen slams Leah McSweeney in court. Leah claps back through her attorney hard. Mauricio and family go after their elderly father's younger woman who they claim is guilty of elderly abuse. Speaking of Mo, he gets hot and heavy with his latest Love Island chick. Last, but not least, Scheana Shay, if anyone cares, says everything in her marriage is okay.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: NOOM - noom.com (The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program Starts At $79 and Is Delivered To Your Door In Seven Days) WHATNOT - www.whatnot.com (Download The Whatnot App To Get Free Shipping On Your First Order To Live Shop on The US's #1 Live Shopping App) PEACE CORPS - peacecorps.gov/serve (The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) DAUGHTRY (Download Daughtry's New Single “Antidote”) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Surviving ish (political edition), the host stresses that party loyalty doesn't matter when it comes to sexual assault allegations, saying the platform believes and stands with victims regardless of whether the accused is Republican or Democrat. They review a rapid timeline of accusations against Eric Swalwell: a San Francisco Chronicle report on April 10, 2026 alleging two assaults by a former district staffer (including one when she was 21 and too intoxicated to consent) and another in April 2024 in New York; CNN reporting three additional women describing a pattern of mentorship shifting into explicit messages and unwanted touching; Swalwell dropping out of the California governor's race and then resigning from Congress; and a press conference detailing an alleged 2018 violent assault now under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The host also cites DHS scrutiny over a nanny's work authorization and a Manhattan DA criminal probe into the April 2024 allegation. #EricSwalwellScandal #TruthMatters #MAGA #democrat #republican #believewomenSupport the show

Send us Fan MailLisa Hochstein from Real Housewives of Miami has been arrested alongside ex-boyfriend Jody Glidden for allegedly planting a recording device in Dr. Lenny Hochstein's Maybach — and this story goes so much deeper than what's being reported. Today we're going into the actual civil court filings and the criminal arrest warrant and there are critical inconsistencies in Dr. Lenny Hochstein's own story that raise serious questions about his credibility as the key witness in this case. Then there's a HIPAA bombshell hiding in those 98 recordings that were handed over to a private investigator — and if Dr. Lenny didn't handle this the way federal law requires, his own patients could have legal standing to act right now. We're also breaking down Dr. Lenny Hochstein's professional record including six malpractice lawsuits filed between 2019 and 2025, the illegal non-disparagement agreements he required patients to sign before surgery, and a business structure that makes it nearly impossible for patients to pursue him the normal way — and we have the Florida Department of Health records to back all of this up. This one is a gift to Lisa Hochstein and every person who has ever had someone weaponize the justice system against them. RHOM fans and true crime followers do not want to miss this one.

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Chicago is seeking an emergency motion to vacate the Ford City Mall due to hazardous conditions, including a non-functional fire suppression system and exposed wiring. Shoppers lament the mall's decline but express nostalgia and concern over its potential closure. A developer proposes replacing the mall with four industrial buildings spanning 913,000 square feet, promising hundreds of jobs. Area residents are protesting this plan, preferring the mall's revitalization. The mall has faced issues with shootings and street takeovers, requiring increased police presence. The closure raises concerns about convenience for South Side residents who rely on it for shopping. Alderman Derrick Curtis supports the industrial development, highlighting its economic potential, despite local opposition.

On the morning of May 20, 1957, a bomb exploded under Don King's front porch. Police got a tip that they should search the home of someone he knew - a woman named Dollree Mapp. But when they got there, she refused to let them in. Soon, her case would go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Carolyn Long's book is Mapp v. Ohio: Guarding Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, invitations to virtual events, special merch deals, and more. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1994, wealthy Newport Beach businessman Bill McLaughlin is shot and killed in his own kitchen. His girlfriend Nanette Johnston and her secret boyfriend, ex-NFL player Eric Naposki, are immediately suspicious…but the stories don't hold and prosecutors can't make charges stick. The case goes cold, leaving Bill's family without justice for over a decade. Fifteen years later, Orange County DA Matt Murphy picks it up, determined to finally prove what really happened and who arranged it.Matt Murphy is a legal analyst for ABC News and an attorney in private practice in Southern California.  He was a Senior Deputy District Attorney in Orange County California. Matt Murphy spent 21 years assigned to the sexual assault and homicide units where he prosecuted some of the most notorious murder cases in the state of California.  He completed 132 jury trials in his career as a prosecutor, including 52 while he was assigned to the homicide unit.  He worked as an adjunct professor of law for 7 years.  In addition to his work for ABC news, Mr. Murphy is in private practice representing victims of sexual abuse and some select criminal defense cases. He's also been regularly appearing on NewsNation with Elizabeth Vargas, Chris Cuomo and Ashleigh Banfield providing analysis on Criminal cases in the news. He also one of the co-hosts on MK True Crime with Megyn Kelly and is kicking off a brand-new podcast In the Well with his longtime friend and colleague Mark Geragos. Matt published his first book, The Book of Murder - A Prosecutor's Journey Through Love and Death, in 2024, which was an instant Best Seller, and he is currently drafting his second book.

In 2019, the entire Intel Community told you Trump had committed impeachable crimes. This week, the Director of National Intelligence sent the people who told you that to the DOJ for criminal prosecution. What will happen next?SPONSOR: Brave BooksRaising kids in today's culture is hard. That's why Brave Books created an alternative—books that instill pro-God, pro-family, pro-freedom values in young minds. The BRAVE Book Club makes it easy to give your kids great books that make a real difference. Use code NICK for 20% off at https://www.BraveBooks.com/NICK-----SPONSOR: Good RanchersGrilling season is here, and Good Ranchers delivers 100% American meat sourced from local farms and ranches straight to your door—so you know exactly where your food is coming from. Now you can build your own Custom Box and pick the exact cuts your family loves, instead of settling for a pre-selected assortment. Subscribe today and get $25 off your first order plus free meat for life in every box.Get $25 off your first order at https://www.goodranchers.com/discount/NICK-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 - Analyzing the history of Trump impeachment hoaxes.00:01:48 - Tulsi Gabbard exposes the whistleblower conspiracy narrative.00:05:44 - Nick's Green Beret perspective on vetting intelligence.00:13:18 - Confirmed partisan bias of the Ukraine whistleblower.00:21:26 - Weaponizing agencies versus pursuing actual criminal accountability.00:30:18 - Infiltrated institutions wearing them as skin suits.00:41:34 - How leftists manipulate the peer review system.00:54:18 - Why Nick appeals to a Christian standard.01:00:10 - The Left's goal to demoralize the nation.01:04:59 - Final thoughts on due process and truth

Brian Hooker says he's innocent… but his own words may be telling a different story.What really happened the night Lynette Hooker vanished in the Bahamas? Retired NYPD Sgt. Bill Cannon of Police Off the Cuff breaks down the body language, verbal inconsistencies, and investigative red flags that detectives look for in cases like this. Joined by expert insight, we analyze whether Hooker's statements align with truth—or deception. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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One morning, Cathy found a takeout bag on her porch. It had the name “Rodolphe” on it, and contained one half-eaten order of french fries. The next morning, she found another bag. And then another. That's when her neighbor Harley got involved: “We need to take this to the next level.” Harley Rustad wrote an article about the french fry mystery for Toronto Life. Say hello on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Want to listen to This is Love ad-free? Sign up for Criminal Plus – you'll get to listen to This is Love, Criminal, and Phoebe Reads a Mystery without any ads. Plus, you'll get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal and other exclusive benefits. Learn more and sign up here. We also make Criminal and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Journalist, Criminal justice Researcher, former law enforcement officer, veteran, author, Christopher Armitage explains that criminal cases are being built against Trump and his cabinet in all 50 states. Guess where it starts? Iran Offered a Deal. Trump Walked Away and Chose War. Will Trump Wipe Away His Impeachment? He's Getting Help from Epstein's Lawyer. Plus Your Tax Bill Just Revealed for Whom the Government Really Works.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robin and Adam proudly present Episode 328 of Scary(ish)! This week, Adam covers two actors from the 1990's who had very real run-ins with the law. Listen, Share, Subscribe, and Review!

The Manhattan DA’s office has opened a criminal investigation into the allegations made by Congressman Eric Swalwell’s former staff member who claims Swalwell raped her in a New York City hotel room in 2024. The young woman made several allegations against the leading Democratic candidate for California Governor that spanned several years along with 3 other women who made allegations of sexual harassment against Swalwell. Meantime, Swalwell’s senior staffers put out a joint statement distancing themselves from their boss, saying they stand with his accusers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mea Culpa welcomes back our good friend Norm Eisen. There's pretty much nothing going on in politics today that Eisen doesn't have an educated opinion about. Eisen is a CNN Legal Analyst.  And the founder and executive chair of “States United Democracy Center”, a nonpartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. Eisen served as special counsel to President Barack Obama on ethics. In that role, he was dubbed “Mr. No” and the “Ethics Czar” because he's well known for his tough anti-corruption approach to governance. Eisen is also active with the Brookings Institute and other groups working to expose the myriad of ways Trump and others like him broke the law and attempted to overturn the 2020 election. Eisen is also working with the Brookings Institute to help Ukraine recover and thrive once Putin's war has ended. So, let's go now to my conversation with Norm Eisen. Michael and Norm dig into Trump's legal woes and what the upcoming year in politics will look like. 

Alice and Leonard Rhinelander had only been married for a few weeks when his family lawyer came to their house and took Leonard away with him. The next time Alice saw her husband was a year later, in a courtroom. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, invitations to virtual events, special merch deals, and more. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices