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Savannah Guthrie reacts to the latest news that a second ransom note reveals that her mother Nancy Guthrie has passed away. Harvey Levin also reveals TMZ offered to pay the ransom! Invest in supplements that you can trust with Momentous and get up to 35% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/ promo code NOFILTER Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. We're so excited to partner with FODZYME and offer you 30% off your first order when you go to http://icaneatagain.com/nofilter Head to https://www.factormeals.com/nofilter50off and use code nofilter50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). Sign up for your Shopify $1 per-month trial of today at https://www.shopify.com/nofilter Visit https://www.progressive.com/ to see if you could save when you bundle your home and auto policies.Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/ Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIb Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video, on this YouTube Channel, and on No Filter with Zack Peter are for entertainment purposes only. All content is protected under Fair Use Rights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TMZ, the celebrity news juggernaut, opened a Washington, D.C., bureau this spring. Founder Harvey Levin joins Kara to talk about the stories his team is looking for and why he views politics as pop culture. Levin discusses TMZ's earlier attempts to establish a presence in the capital and how the latest government shutdown helped revive the idea. He and Kara dig into TMZ's standards, whether it pays sources, and Levin's relationship with President Trump. They also discuss TMZ's coverage of Spencer Pratt's failed Los Angeles mayoral run. Plus: how Levin is pivoting the business toward social media and YouTube. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos break down the latest developments in the Luigi Mangione case, examining a potential new defense strategy, the legal hurdles facing both sides, and why the path to a verdict may be far more complicated than it appears. The two discuss how the case could play out in court and what the outcome could mean for Mangione's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Part Two of my After Reality Flashback with Kalon McMahon, we go even deeper into what life was really like after being labeled one of Bachelor Nation's most unforgettable villains.Kalon opens up about returning for Men Tell All, why he says he was pulled back into the drama after he had already moved on, and what that experience revealed about the behind-the-scenes reality of the franchise. We talk producer pressure, lack of privacy while filming, villain edits, house dynamics, and the little loopholes contestants used to avoid being caught in moments they knew could be used against them.We also get into the harder side of life after reality TV: the strange transition back to normal life, the mental toll of being briefly famous, dating in Bachelor Nation, his relationship with Lindzi Cox, and what it was like working for TMZ after being on the other side of the headlines. Kalon shares what Harvey Levin is really like to work for, how stories get chased, and how celebrity headlines are really made.Kalon also shares where life has taken him now — from moving back to Texas to building a successful career in real estate and home staging alongside his wife, Emily.It's honest, funny, and full of show truths from someone who lived through one of the most ruthless eras of reality TV and later saw the celebrity news machine from the inside.@kalonmcm@hadleighs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos discuss Netflix's new documentary “The Verdict,” with Geragos reflecting on his experience representing Michael Jackson during the trial, while Harvey shares a never-before-told story about Quincy Jones, Bubbles the chimp, and an unusual overnight stay at Neverland Ranch. Hosts: Harvey Levin, Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When TMZ reports on a tragedy in Los Angeles, chances are, it's true. How does this tabloid source its seedy confidential information, and why do TMZ and its founder Harvey Levin remain such powerful forces in the land of pop journalism? Joining Tess to talk TMZ sleaze is comic and journalist Lauren Vino @boxedvino (Playboy, GQ, Mel Magazine, Black Out Diaries) Read “The Digital Dirt” by Nicholas Schmidle Read the LA Times Coverage of the fallout from Mel Gibson's arrest Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @popmysterypod Pop Mystery Pod is written and produced by Tess Barker @tesstifybarker. Produced by Tyler Hill. Theme song by Rick Wood @Rickw00d. Support independent pop journalism and join us on Patreon at Pop Mystery Pod. Get access to ad free episodes, bonus content, and polls about upcoming topics. patreon.com/PopMysteryPod Follow Tess's other podcasts Lady to Lady and Toxic: The Britney Spears Story wherever you get your pods. Make sure to leave us a review! And tell a friend about the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Harvey Levin and TMZ staffers run through the top stories of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harvey Levin and TMZ staffers run through the top stories of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos break down the legal questions raised in Netflix's The Crash, debating whether Mackenzie Shirilla's actions amounted to murder or manslaughter. The discussion focuses on intent, the significance of the vehicle's black-box data, the decision to waive a jury trial, potential appeal strategies, parole implications, and the public perception of Shirilla's parents, with both frequently taking opposing sides on the key issues. Hosts: Harvey Levin, Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Los Angeles is at a turning point and recent crises are forcing the city to finally confront long‑standing problems caused by its policies. Spencer Pratt’s mayoral run is being supercharged by TMZ coverage. Harvey Levin is playing an unusually visible role in politics and the race shows how celebrity culture, media, and politics are merging in a new way. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Los Angeles is at a turning point and recent crises are forcing the city to finally confront long‑standing problems caused by its policies. Spencer Pratt’s mayoral run is being supercharged by TMZ coverage. Harvey Levin is playing an unusually visible role in politics and the race shows how celebrity culture, media, and politics are merging in a new way. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of 2 Angry Men, Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos discuss the Los Angeles mayoral race, Spencer Pratt's unexpected political momentum, and the growing frustration many Angelenos feel over homelessness, rebuilding delays, bureaucracy, and the decline of Hollywood in LA. The episode also dives into social media politics, online backlash, distancing from MAGA branding in Los Angeles, and whether Spencer's outsider-style approach could connect with voters looking for change. Hosts: Harvey Levin, Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Television producer, legal analysit, journalist and lawyer joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!
Tim Hawkins is a stand-up comedian, songwriter, and performer best known for blending clean comedy with musical parodies aimed at Christian and family audiences. He built a massive following through church tours, sold-out theater shows, and viral YouTube videos featuring songs like “Chick-fil-A” and “Things You Don't Say to Your Wife.” Over the course of his career, Hawkins has become one of the most successful faith-based comedians in the country, releasing multiple comedy specials, albums, and books while building a loyal online fanbase. Check out his new special, Fist Bump, now streaming on Amazon Prime.IN THE NEWS: TMZ founder Harvey Levin opens up about what Democrats have done to Los Angeles, a pro-Palestine march clashes with an anti-immigration protest in London, federal prosecutors move to charge parents connected to DC teen takeovers, and Cate Blanchett reflects on how the #MeToo movement was “killed very quickly” despite what she describes as a still-systemic culture of abuse.GET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH TIM HAWKINS:SPECIAL: Fist BumpStreaming Now (Amazon Prime) WEBSITE: timhawkins.netFOR MORE WITH ELISHA KRAUSS:WEBSITE: elisha krauss.comYOUTUBE: Elisha Krauss INSTAGRAM: @elishakrauss LIVE SHOWS: May 24 - Costa Mesa, CA (2 Shows)June 12 - Oklahoma City, OK (2 Shows)June 13 - Tulsa, OK (2 Shows)June 20 - Santa Ana, CA (KROQ Doc Screening)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineUse code 50adam to get $50 off plus free shipping on your first order at GOODCHOP.COM/PODCASTMarathonRewards.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvSimpliSafe.com/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode of 2 Angry Men, Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos dive into the backlash Harvey faced after discussing Spencer Pratt, including criticism for revealing Spencer was staying at a hotel and the antisemitic comments Harvey received following the story. The two also discuss Spencer signing a reality show deal to document his mayoral campaign — and potentially cameras following him into office if he's elected. Hosts: Harvey Levin, Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Mark Geragos, Lauren Conlin and Harvey Levin discuss Blake Lively's settlement and career, celebrity chaos, and why Spencer Pratt entering politics may not be as crazy as it sounds. We're breaking it all down.Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe while you're thereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos dive into explosive new developments in the D4vd case, where prosecutors are now laying out a deeply disturbing timeline, digital evidence, and alleged premeditation that could create a massive uphill battle for the defense. With claims of a secret relationship beginning when the victim was just 11, DNA evidence, extensive data files, and chilling details about what happened after her death—including alleged efforts to cover it up—the case is quickly becoming less about reasonable doubt and more about how the defense can realistically counter the sheer volume and brutality of the evidence, Hosts: Harvey Levin, Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Read Ryan's article in UnHerd here https://unherd.com/.../tmz-dc-is-tailor-made-for.../ For years, Harvey Levin has been America's high priest of low spectacle. His tabloid news operation, TMZ, has camera crews in Hollywood forever lurking for celebrity DUIs, reality-show divorces, and shirtless indiscretions on boats. Yet, in a country where politics increasingly resembles a Bravo show moderated by C-SPAN, perhaps it was only a matter of time before the gossip mongers packed up and left Los Angeles for the nation's capital. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop READ THE WEEKLY TIR NEWSLETTER HERE: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1853497 Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!) THANKS Y'ALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll... Read Jason Myles in Current Affairs Magazine here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/.../donald-trump-is-a-pro... Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/ Read Jason in Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/rainbow-and-machine
Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos break down the D4VD case, questioning whether prosecutors can actually prove it was a homicide and pointing out how wording like “may” could create serious doubt. They dig into LAPD's timeline, the delay in charges, and what the defense is likely to attack, while also debating whether the current evidence really connects him to the crime. The conversation also touches on bigger risks—possible overreach by prosecutors, controversial evidence, and strong public bias surrounding the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TMZ producer Harvey Levin remarked that the murders—of famed director Rob Reiner and Michele—were "incredibly brutal" and bore indicators of a meth-related crime, corroborated by claims of Nick's drug use at the time.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos weigh in on the D4vd case and how the LAPD jumped the gun.Hosts: Harvey Levin & Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lou sits down with investigative journalist and TV producer Rob Rosen, whose debut book Crimes of Omission: Distorted Justice, The Media's War on Truth is available for pre-order now. Rob produced A Reasonable Doubt on HBO Max, which led to nine wrongful conviction releases, and spent years at KCBS covering the OJ Simpson trial alongside Harvey Levin. This one gets into it. Media bias, the Michael Brown case, hands up don't shoot, the real BLM story, empathy as a weapon, and the stat that will stop you cold. TOPICS COVERED: 00:00 — Intro: Rob Rosen, investigative journalist and HBO producer 04:00 — Why Rob wrote Crimes of Omission and what broke him in 2020 07:00 — How newsroom monoculture shaped anti-police coverage 10:00 — Ferguson and Michael Brown: what Eric Holder's DOJ report actually said 15:00 — The full Michael Brown story the media buried — including his mental state 20:00 — Hands up, don't shoot: why it never happened 22:00 — Philando Castile, Diamond Reynolds, and what the dash cam showed 28:00 — The stat: how many unarmed Black men did police kill in 2019? 32:00 — A Reasonable Doubt on HBO Max: nine people released, the system mostly works 36:00 — The Serial podcast, credulous journalism, and how Reasonable Doubt was born 40:00 — Weaponized empathy: Norman Mailer, OJ Simpson, Luigi Mangione 45:00 — Suicidal empathy and Queers for Palestine 48:00 — BLM: what their own website said that journalists refused to report 54:00 — Defund the police was literal — Hawk Newsome said so on Rob's own podcast 57:00 — Why we don't have a shared reality anymore and what journalism has to do about it PRE-ORDER Rob's book — Crimes of Omission: Distorted Justice, The Media's War on Truth: https://amzn.to/4triFFV Watch A Reasonable Doubt on HBO Max The Lou Perez Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r TheLouPerez.com | info@thelouperez.com Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez #MediaBias #CrimesOfOmission #Ferguson #BLM #TrueCrime #LouPerezPodcast #Journalism #MichaelBrown #WrongfulConviction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lou sits down with investigative journalist and TV producer Rob Rosen, whose debut book Crimes of Omission: Distorted Justice, The Media's War on Truth is available for pre-order now. Rob produced A Reasonable Doubt on HBO Max, which led to nine wrongful conviction releases, and spent years at KCBS covering the OJ Simpson trial alongside Harvey Levin. This one gets into it. Media bias, the Michael Brown case, hands up don't shoot, the real BLM story, empathy as a weapon, and the stat that will stop you cold. TOPICS COVERED: 00:00 — Intro: Rob Rosen, investigative journalist and HBO producer 04:00 — Why Rob wrote Crimes of Omission and what broke him in 2020 07:00 — How newsroom monoculture shaped anti-police coverage 10:00 — Ferguson and Michael Brown: what Eric Holder's DOJ report actually said 15:00 — The full Michael Brown story the media buried — including his mental state 20:00 — Hands up, don't shoot: why it never happened 22:00 — Philando Castile, Diamond Reynolds, and what the dash cam showed 28:00 — The stat: how many unarmed Black men did police kill in 2019? 32:00 — A Reasonable Doubt on HBO Max: nine people released, the system mostly works 36:00 — The Serial podcast, credulous journalism, and how Reasonable Doubt was born 40:00 — Weaponized empathy: Norman Mailer, OJ Simpson, Luigi Mangione 45:00 — Suicidal empathy and Queers for Palestine 48:00 — BLM: what their own website said that journalists refused to report 54:00 — Defund the police was literal — Hawk Newsome said so on Rob's own podcast 57:00 — Why we don't have a shared reality anymore and what journalism has to do about it PRE-ORDER Rob's book — Crimes of Omission: Distorted Justice, The Media's War on Truth: https://amzn.to/4triFFV Watch A Reasonable Doubt on HBO Max The Lou Perez Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r TheLouPerez.com | info@thelouperez.com Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez #MediaBias #CrimesOfOmission #Ferguson #BLM #TrueCrime #LouPerezPodcast #Journalism #MichaelBrown #WrongfulConviction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos break down Diddy's appeal hearing, where his legal team argues the so-called “freak-offs” were basically amateur porn protected by the First Amendment—not prostitution under the Mann Act. They get into whether that argument actually holds up, the sentencing dispute, and the bigger question of how the judge handled evidence tied to charges Diddy beat. Hosts: Harvey Levin & Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of 2 Angry Men, Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos break down Tiger Woods' DUI arrest and explain why the case may not be as open and shut as it looks and how he could still come out on top. Plus they dive into the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit and what led to it being dropped. Hosts: Harvey Levin & Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When Savannah Guthrie told Hoda Kotb she believes two of the ransom notes are real, she wasn't making an investigative claim. She was holding onto the only thread that keeps the worst outcome at bay — the possibility that her mother is alive and someone, somewhere, is willing to give her back. That's not a fact. That's a prayer dressed up as a belief. And the distinction matters.The notes referenced Nancy's Apple Watch and a damaged floodlight. Harvey Levin called them carefully crafted. KOLD's anchor said the details seemed like insider knowledge. But the FBI's lead agent said the information was publicly available. A retired ATF agent pointed out that a Google search pulls up photos of Nancy wearing the watch on national television. And every behavioral marker of a real ransom negotiation — communication channels, proof of life, escalating demands, an actual exchange — is completely absent.We put the Guthrie ransom notes next to the Lindbergh case, the Getty kidnapping, and the Elizabeth Smart abduction, and the pattern is impossible to ignore. High-profile disappearance plus media saturation equals ransom fraud. Every single time. We examine why Savannah believes, what the psychology of grief tells us about that belief, and where the evidence actually points when you strip away the emotion and look at what's there — and what isn't.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.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #RansomNotes #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillers #FBI #NancyGuthrieMissing #DerrickCallella #PimaCounty #TrueCrime
Harvey Levin and TMZ staffers run through the top stories of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of 2 Angry Men, Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos take on the backlash over members of Congress leaving Washington, D.C. in the middle of a government shutdown, breaking down the political optics, accountability questions, and whether leaders like Ted Cruz and John Thune are sending the wrong message as chaos unfolds — and they're asking viewers to send in photos or videos of any lawmakers spotted leaving D.C. or vacationing during the crisis. Hosts: Harvey Levin, Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos sound off on one of the wildest reality TV collapses in recent memory — ABC pulling The Bachelorette at the last minute after Taylor Frankie Paul's scandal detonates into a full-blown crisis, leaving Warner Bros. and the network facing massive financial fallout. From the viral video to legal exposure, advertiser panic, and behind-the-scenes chaos, Harvey and Mark break down who knew what, who's responsible, and whether the franchise can survive the hit. Hosts: Harvey Levin, Mark Geragos Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANGRY at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/angry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos dive into the Jeffrey Epstein case, discussing how Epstein allegedly leveraged money, status, and influence to exploit the weaknesses of those around him. Hosts: Harvey Levin, Mark Geragos This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANGRY at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/angry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos clash over a sweeping federal indictment charging 39 people for disrupting a church service — including journalists — and whether the DOJ is applying the law equally or engaging in political payback. Hosts: Harvey Levin, Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With authorities on both sides of the US-Mexico border looking for Nancy Guthrie, another purported ransom demand surfaces. Plus, in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, the search continues for victims of the country's deadliest avalanche in 45 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Howie Kurtz on Stephen Colbert blasting CBS for not airing an interview with a Democrat Trump critic, the continuing search for Nancy Guthrie and the efforts by TMZ founder Harvey Levin to assist the FBI investigation, and Tricia McLaughlin resigning as the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security under Kristi Noem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Howie Kurtz on the continuing search for Nancy Guthrie and the efforts by TMZ founder Harvey Levin to assist the FBI investigation, the profile of California Governor Gavin Newsom, including details about his dyslexia, and the passing of acclaimed actor Robert Duvall at the age of 95. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
President Trump told reporters investigators have "very strong clues" and previewed something "definitive" from DOJ or FBI, specifically calling it a "solution" rather than a search. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta explains what happens to an investigation when the executive branch starts publicly signaling outcomes.The ransom landscape in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance has spiraled in ways nobody anticipated. Notes demanding millions in Bitcoin were sent to TMZ, KOLD, and KGUN. Harvey Levin confirmed the Bitcoin address is real and described the note as carefully crafted. But a man in Los Angeles has already been arrested for sending imposter texts to the Guthrie family referencing the same demand. A second email arrived from a different IP address using the same type of anonymous server.Motta explains why the ransom situation is now so contaminated that separating the real from the fake may be nearly impossible. The family says they will pay. The FBI says the decision is theirs. Motta walks through Bitcoin traceability and what happens once that money moves. He also dissects the FBI's reward language — "and/or the arrest and conviction" — and what it signals about how the bureau views this case.The Guthrie family has posted four escalating videos on Instagram. They started by asking for proof of life. They are now declaring an hour of desperation. CNN's Andrew McCabe says the tone suggests they have heard nothing back.Meanwhile, Robin Dreeke analyzed the surveillance footage and what it reveals about the planning behind this operation. The man on camera followed a forensic checklist but didn't know there was a camera on the front door. His solution was a plant from the garden. Dreeke explains what that gap tells us and whether the planning profile matches the person improvising with prairie brush. When they identify the man on that porch, watch whether the trail ends with him or leads somewhere else.#NancyGuthrie #BobMotta #TrueCrimeToday #BitcoinRansom #TrumpGuthrie #RobinDreeke #SavannahGuthrie #FBIReward #RansomImposter #CatalinaFoothillsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
Ransom notes demanding six million dollars in Bitcoin have dominated the Nancy Guthrie case. But retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke — former Chief of the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program — says the behavioral profile of those notes raises questions that go far beyond what's being discussed publicly.Three identical letters were sent to KOLD, a second Tucson station, and TMZ. They contained non-public details about Nancy's Apple Watch location, a destroyed floodlight, and what she was wearing. Harvey Levin called the notes "grammatically perfect" and "structured and layered." The FBI took them seriously. But the notes included no phone number, no email, no encrypted channel — no way for the family to respond at all.The family's public posture shifted from demanding proof of life to "we will pay" with no indication proof was ever provided. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe told CNN the family's Saturday video was FBI-crafted. CNN's Josh Campbell confirmed the public plea means there is no private line of communication with anyone claiming to hold Nancy. A second message arrived Friday from a different IP with no demands and no proof of life. KOLD won't even call it a ransom note.Dreeke breaks down what legitimate ransom communication looks like, why this case deviates from every known pattern, and what the behavioral profile suggests about who wrote these letters and why. The Monday deadline passed. Six million dollars. A direct threat. And no one to pay it to.Meanwhile, drone footage captured deputies probing a septic tank Sunday morning. Three hours of forensic photography at Annie Guthrie's home Saturday night. The official line says no suspects. The ground investigation says something else entirely.#NancyGuthrie #RobinDreeke #FBI #SavannahGuthrie #RansomNote #TrueCrimeToday #BitcoinRansom #BehavioralAnalysis #TucsonArizona #MissingPersonJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
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The ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case were supposed to be the roadmap. Three identical letters demanding six million dollars in Bitcoin. Grammatically perfect, according to Harvey Levin. Intimate knowledge of Nancy's home. Non-public details about her Apple Watch location, a destroyed floodlight, what she was wearing when she vanished. The FBI took them seriously. But these notes have become the case's central contradiction.Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, former Chief of the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, analyzed the behavioral profile of this communication. No phone number. No email. No encrypted channel. No way for the family to respond at all. The Monday deadline passed. Six million dollars demanded to no one.The family's posture shifted from demanding proof of life to "we will pay" — with no indication proof was ever provided. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe confirmed the Saturday video was FBI-crafted. CNN's Josh Campbell reported the public plea means there is no private line of communication with anyone claiming to hold Nancy. A second message arrived Friday from a different IP. No demands. No proof of life. KOLD won't even call it a ransom note.Dreeke breaks down what legitimate ransom communication looks like, why this case deviates from every known pattern, and what the behavioral profile suggests about who wrote these letters and why. Meanwhile, Fox Flight Team footage captured deputies probing a septic tank Sunday morning. Saturday night, three hours of forensic photography inside Annie Guthrie's home. Jennifer Coffindaffer called it "evidence extraction."Nancy's pacemaker disconnected February first. She has been without medication since. The official line says no suspects. The ground investigation says something else entirely.#NancyGuthrie #RobinDreeke #FBI #RansomNote #HiddenKillers #SavannahGuthrie #BitcoinRansom #BehavioralAnalysis #TucsonArizona #MissingPersonJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
There were several late-breaking updates in the case of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. The FBI has released a description of the suspect as well as doubled the reward for information. But also today, TMZ has received a 2nd note from the person who claims to know who the real kidnapper is. Harvey Levin described the note as "chilling."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There were several late-breaking updates in the case of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. The FBI has released a description of the suspect as well as doubled the reward for information. But also today, TMZ has received a 2nd note from the person who claims to know who the real kidnapper is. Harvey Levin described the note as "chilling."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There were several late-breaking updates in the case of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. The FBI has released a description of the suspect as well as doubled the reward for information. But also today, TMZ has received a 2nd note from the person who claims to know who the real kidnapper is. Harvey Levin described the note as "chilling."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Megyn Kelly brings all the latest breaking news in the ongoing mystery of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, a delivery man detained and then released near the U.S.-Mexico border, new information about the alleged ransom demands and Harvey Levin's unusual comments regarding a Bitcoin-related new note TMZ received, and more. Then Jim Fitzgerald, Maureen O'Connell, and Mary Ellen O'Toole, former FBI agents, join to discuss whether the Bitcoin storyline could really be about the alleged kidnapping, whether paying ransom invites more kidnappings, what the Guthrie abductor might be doing now that the images and video have been released, why police might keep returning to Annie Guthrie's house, whether the man at the front door could have been a decoy, other theories surrounding his identity, how the Nest cameras works and how it could go offline, and more. Then Will Geddes and James Hamilton, security experts, join to discuss whether Nancy could have been targeted by a stalker of Savannah Guthrie, the security challenges public figures often face, whether there are two individuals seen in the Nest camera photos, possible ways DNA may be found, what the searches could be looking for still, and more. Fitzgerald-https://www.youtube.com/@ColdRedPodcast-tb2lb/featuredO'Connell- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929O'Toole- https://science.gmu.edu/academics/departments-units/forensic-scienceHamilton- https://www.hamiltonsecuritygroup.com/Geddes- https://www.icpgroupcompanies.com/index.html Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldVeracity Selfcare: Head to https://VeracityHealth.coand use code MEGYN for up to 45% off your orderRelief Factor: Find out if Relief Factor can help you live pain-free—try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF.PureTalk: Tired of big wireless prices? Switch to PureTalk for unlimited talk and text for $25/month—dial #250 and say MEGYN KELLY for 50% off your first month. Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the FBI has released surveillance video taken outside the home of Nancy Guthrie showing a masked individual who seemed to tamper with the front door camera early Sunday, Feb. 1. In addition, activity has been reported in the bitcoin account connected to the search for Nancy Guthrie, according to TMZ. Harvey Levin claimed that within the last 15 minutes, TMZ has seen activity in the account mentioned in the original alleged ransom note for Guthrie. Also drivers are frustrated with the "start/stop" feature on most late model cars and Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is set to lose money from his Super Bowl LX win due to California's "jock tax" despite a $178,000 winner's bonus. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Four videos. Four escalating pleas. Zero confirmed responses. The Guthrie family is publicly offering six million dollars in Bitcoin for the return of Nancy Guthrie — but criminal defense attorney Bob Motta says the ransom landscape in this case may already be too compromised to lead anywhere. On True Crime Today, Motta breaks down every development in the ransom situation and explains what the silence is really telling us.Multiple ransom notes demanding Bitcoin were sent to TMZ, KOLD, and KGUN. Harvey Levin confirmed the wallet address is real and described the original note as carefully constructed. But a man in Los Angeles has already been arrested for sending imposter texts to the Guthrie family referencing the same Bitcoin demand. A second email arrived at KOLD from a different IP address using the same type of anonymous server. Motta explains what it means when the ransom channel has been compromised by copycats before investigators can even verify the original.The family has posted four public videos on Instagram. They started with a request for proof of life. They are now publicly declaring an hour of desperation and saying they will pay. CNN's Andrew McCabe noted the latest video's tone suggests the family has heard nothing from anyone. Motta walks through what that silence tells investigators — and whether it changes the fundamental assumptions about what happened to Nancy.President Trump told reporters Friday that investigators have "very strong clues" and previewed a coming "solution" from DOJ or FBI. Motta explains what it means for the investigation when the president is publicly narrating its direction.The family says they will pay the ransom. The FBI says the decision is theirs. Motta walks through whether Bitcoin can actually be traced, what happens when the money moves, and what the FBI's reward language reveals about how they are framing this case internally.#NancyGuthrie #TrueCrimeToday #BobMotta #GuthrieRansom #BitcoinRansom #RansomImposter #GuthrieFamily #TrumpGuthrie #FBIInvestigation #CatalinaFoothillsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
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Multiple ransom notes. A confirmed imposter. A family offering six million in Bitcoin. And absolute silence from whoever may have taken Nancy Guthrie. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta joins Hidden Killers to walk through what is actually happening in this case nine days after Nancy vanished from her Catalina Foothills home — and why the ransom situation may already be beyond salvageable for investigators.Ransom notes demanding millions in Bitcoin were sent to TMZ, KOLD, and KGUN. Harvey Levin confirmed the wallet address is real and called the note carefully crafted. But a man in Los Angeles was arrested for sending imposter texts to the Guthrie family referencing the same Bitcoin demand. A second email arrived at KOLD from a different IP using the same anonymous server type. Motta explains what happens to an investigation when the ransom channel has been infiltrated by copycats and the real signal is buried in noise.The family has posted four videos on Instagram — each more desperate than the last. They started asking for proof of life. They are now saying they are at an hour of desperation. CNN's Andrew McCabe says the tone suggests no contact has been made. Motta breaks down what the escalation in those videos and the complete absence of any response tells us about the reality of this case.President Trump told reporters Friday that investigators have "very strong clues" and that a "solution" — not a search — may be coming from DOJ or FBI. Motta explains what it means when a sitting president starts publicly narrating the trajectory of an active investigation.The family has offered to pay the full six-million-dollar ransom. The FBI says the call is theirs. Motta walks through Bitcoin traceability, whether the payment becomes evidence, and what the FBI's reward language — "and/or the arrest and conviction" — reveals about how this case is being framed behind closed doors.#NancyGuthrie #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #RansomNotes #BitcoinRansom #GuthrieFamily #FBIReward #TrumpGuthrie #RansomImposter #CatalinaFoothillsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
The Monday ransom deadline is here in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance — six million dollars in Bitcoin, a reported threat on her life — and retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke says the behavioral profile of these ransom notes has never matched a legitimate kidnapping-for-ransom.Three identical letters were sent to KOLD, a second Tucson station, and TMZ containing non-public details about Nancy's home — her Apple Watch location, a destroyed floodlight, what she was wearing. Harvey Levin called the note "grammatically perfect." The FBI took them seriously. But there was no phone number, no email, no way for the family to respond.The family shifted from demanding proof of life to saying "we will pay" in a Saturday video that former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe told CNN was crafted with FBI hostage negotiators. CNN's Josh Campbell confirmed the public plea means no private communication channel exists. A second message arrived Friday — no demands, no proof of life. KOLD is calling it "a message," not a ransom note.On True Crime Today, Dreeke breaks down what legitimate kidnapping communication looks like, why this case deviates from every known pattern, and what the behavioral profile of these notes suggests about who wrote them and why. The deadline is here. And nobody can explain how this adds up to a real kidnapping.Robin Dreeke is a retired FBI Special Agent and former Chief of the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program with twenty-one years of service.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #RansomNote #RobinDreeke #FBI #TrueCrimeToday #BitcoinRansom #TrueCrime #Tucson #MissingPersonJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
Nancy Guthrie's son has a new plea for her captors to reach out, with proof that his mom's alive. TMZ's Harvey Levin, who got one of the alleged ransom notes, joins us 360° to explain why the second deadline is, in his words, far more consequential. Plus, will Penn Station and Dulles Airport soon be named Trump? The president names his price for freeing up billions that Congress has already approved for badly-needed infrastructure and the price is his name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Van and Rachel react to the Grammys before discussing the arrests of journalists who were covering the protests in Minnesota and former Trump supporters Harvey Levin and Andrew Schulz speaking against the president. Then, the host of The Town, Matt Belloni, sheds light on the box office performance of ‘Melania' before author Howard Bryant joins to discuss his latest book, 'Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America.' (0:00) Intro (3:49) 2026 Grammys (16:14) Journalists arrested (37:56) Harvey Levin and Andrew Schulz on Trump (59:26) Matthew Belloni joins to talk ‘Melania' (1:29:23) Howard Bryant joins to talk Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson (1:59:42) Sha'Carri Richardson jailed for speeding Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guests: Matthew Belloni and Howard Bryant Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley Social Producer: Bernard Moore Video Supervision: Chris Thomas Vote here for the NAACP Image Awards: vote.naacpimageawards.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harvey Levin at TMZ says sources describe the crime scene where Rob and Michele Reiner were found stabbed to death as "incredibly brutal"—disturbing even to seasoned medical examiner staff. He said publicly it had "all the markings of a meth murder." Their son Nick was arrested near Exposition Park, an area known for drug activity. His documented history includes violent outbursts while "spun out on uppers," cocaine binges described on the Dopey podcast, heroin addiction, and destroying his parents' guest house while high on stimulants. He estimated eighteen rehab stints by his teenage years. The family says his medication was working—then doctors changed his prescription a month before the killings. Was he using again? We dig into the forensic research on overkill violence and what the clinical literature says about schizoaffective disorder combined with stimulant use. But this episode also examines how a family of accomplished, intelligent people stopped being able to see the danger in front of them. Former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke—who spent 21 years with the Bureau including serving as Chief of the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program—analyzes the family dynamics at play. How does a family go from calling the police in 2019 to sleeping in the same house on December 13th, 2025? The Reiners had tried tough love. It hadn't worked. They blamed themselves. Nick co-wrote "Being Charlie" with his father—giving him extraordinary narrative control over how the family understood their own story. Dreeke explains how trust gets exploited and why manufactured guilt is such an effective manipulation tool.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #HarveyLevin #TMZ #RobinDreeke #FBI #MethViolence #BrentwoodMurder #TrueCrimeTodayJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
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How does a family go from calling the police in 2019 to sleeping in the same house with someone in apparent psychiatric crisis on December 13th, 2025? Rob Reiner wasn't stupid. He was a successful director, a public intellectual, a man with resources and connections. Michele wasn't naive. These were accomplished people who had access to the best treatment money could buy. Yet their son Nick is now charged with stabbing them to death in their Brentwood home. Former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke—who spent 21 years with the Bureau including serving as Chief of the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program—joins us to analyze what happened inside that family over twenty years. But we also examine what may have happened that night. Harvey Levin at TMZ says sources describe the crime scene as "incredibly brutal"—disturbing even to seasoned medical examiner staff. He said publicly it had "all the markings of a meth murder." Nick was arrested near Exposition Park, an area known for drug activity. His documented history includes violent outbursts while "spun out on uppers," cocaine binges, heroin addiction, and destroying his parents' guest house while high on stimulants. The family says his medication was working—then doctors changed his prescription a month before the killings. Dreeke explains how trust gets exploited through reciprocity, vulnerability, and manufactured guilt. The Reiners had tried tough love. It hadn't worked. They blamed themselves. Nick co-wrote "Being Charlie" with his father—a movie about their relationship. That's extraordinary narrative control over the family story. What does that level of influence tell you about the power dynamics? And the question Dreeke can't stop thinking about: Could anyone have broken through to the Reiners?#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #RobinDreeke #FBI #ThreatBlindness #MentalHealth #DualDiagnosis #HollywoodTragedy #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.