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Hey cops and writers, thanks for being here with us today for another episode of the Cops and Writers podcast! I’m Patrick O’Donnell, and I will be your host for today’s show. Before I start, can I ask you all a favor? If you are enjoying this podcast, could you please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? It is so important, thank you. This show is listener-supported, so thanks to all of you who keep this show going! I would especially like to thank those of you who are patrons of the show. Most notably, Frances Sheldrick, Kathleen Donnelly, Frank Cross, Katherine Kovacic, Richard Towles, Ryan Ta, Carl Vonderau, Melinda Colt, Jodi Burnett, and Richard Rybicki. Your generosity helps pay for the software, equipment, and my time producing this show. Yes, you too can become a patron for less than a cup of coffee or a pint of Guinness. Just go to patreon.com/copsandwriters. Welcome everyone, for my interview with attorney, author, former California State Assemblyman, and son of a murdered father, Mike Gatto. Mike Gatto served four terms in the California Legislature, representing Los Angeles. He chaired the Appropriations Committee, served as Assistant Speaker, and authored several pieces of landmark legislation. On November 13, 2013, his father, Joseph Gatto, was brutally murdered in a home-invasion robbery, which remains unsolved. Mike wrote the book, Noir by Necessity: How My Father's Unsolved Murder Took Me to Dark Places, which documents his father’s brutal murder and the investigation that took place. Mike takes the reader along with him, witnessing Mike’s frustration, anger, and grief. It was indeed an honor to talk with Mike. He was honest and sincere, taking me to places during the interview I didn’t expect. I hope and pray that someday soon the killer in this case is brought to justice and the Gatto family can get some much-deserved answers.   In today’s episode, we discuss: ·      Why Mike went into politics and what his wife thought. ·      The governors Mike worked for? ·      What and who were his biggest influences?  ·      His father working 3 jobs and the impact he had on others, discipline, including white glove inspections. ·      On November 12, 2013, Joseph Gatto was murdered in an apparent home-invasion robbery. This case is still unsolved to this day! ·      How did you explain what happened to your father to your kids? ·      His first contact with the police regarding his father’s murder.  ·      LAPD’s Robbery/Homicide taking the lead in this investigation. ·      Mike hiring a private detective. Was it worth his time and money and the pushback from the LAPD? Would you entertain a psychic or other non-traditional avenues? ·      The pressure he received from his own party to become the face of gun control. ·      The idea of closure is a fairy tale. Most families of murder victims never achieve this. ·      His book Noir by Necessity: How My Father's Unsolved Murder Took Me to Dark Places.   All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Please visit Mike's website to learn more about him and his book.  Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.  

A missing 18-year-old. A sealed autopsy. A Tesla in a Los Angeles tow yard. And a discovery so disturbing the LAPD placed a security hold on the entire case file. Today, we're breaking down exactly what happened to Celeste Rivas-Hernandez—without the rumors, without the noise, and without the spin. Some early reporting claimed her remains were frozen. Police now insist they were not. So why are these two narratives circling each other? How can both be “true” depending on the frame? And what does the sealed medical examiner's report actually tell us about what investigators aren't saying? In this episode, we dig into the new confirmations, the contradictions, the unexplained timeline gaps, the grand jury that's quietly hearing evidence, and the brutal reality that nobody—absolutely nobody—has been arrested for Celeste's death. Why did this case stall? What is LAPD really protecting by sealing the autopsy? And how does a young woman go missing for more than a year… only to be found dismembered in the front trunk of a celebrity's car? No rumors. No guesswork. Just the truth, the facts, and the questions the system still refuses to answer. Subscribe for more daily true crime deep dives and analysis. #CelesteRivasHernandez #TrueCrimeNews #CrimeInvestigation #MissingPersons #JusticeForCeleste #HiddenKillers #CrimeAnalysis #CaseBreakdown #LAPD #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Tonight on Hidden Killers, we're looking at two cases that have stunned the public with their contradictions, inconsistencies, and lack of action from the justice system. In the Buzzard case, witness Tyler Brewer describes a home filled with paranoia: shifting stories about handing Melodee to strangers at a zoo, deleted accounts, talk of fake plates, accusations of undercover cops — and a pillow dressed in Melodee's clothes surrounded by torn missing-poster photos. Ashlee's erratic behavior continues, and Melodee is still missing. In the Celeste Rivas-Hernandez case, her decomposed, partially dismembered remains were found in the frunk of a Tesla tied to D4vd. Early reporting pointed to freezing; LAPD later clarified the body wasn't frozen upon discovery. The autopsy is sealed. A grand jury is active. And yet — no arrests. Two cases. Two women gone. Two investigations struggling to move forward. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to cut through the noise, explain the investigative roadblocks, and break down what needs to happen next. #MelodeeBuzzard #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CrimeUpdate #JenniferCoffindaffer #Investigation #TrueCrimeNews #MissingChild #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

A missing 18-year-old. A sealed autopsy. A Tesla in a Los Angeles tow yard. And a discovery so disturbing the LAPD placed a security hold on the entire case file. Today, we're breaking down exactly what happened to Celeste Rivas-Hernandez—without the rumors, without the noise, and without the spin. Some early reporting claimed her remains were frozen. Police now insist they were not. So why are these two narratives circling each other? How can both be “true” depending on the frame? And what does the sealed medical examiner's report actually tell us about what investigators aren't saying? In this episode, we dig into the new confirmations, the contradictions, the unexplained timeline gaps, the grand jury that's quietly hearing evidence, and the brutal reality that nobody—absolutely nobody—has been arrested for Celeste's death. Why did this case stall? What is LAPD really protecting by sealing the autopsy? And how does a young woman go missing for more than a year… only to be found dismembered in the front trunk of a celebrity's car? No rumors. No guesswork. Just the truth, the facts, and the questions the system still refuses to answer. Subscribe for more daily true crime deep dives and analysis. #CelesteRivasHernandez #TrueCrimeNews #CrimeInvestigation #MissingPersons #JusticeForCeleste #HiddenKillers #CrimeAnalysis #CaseBreakdown #LAPD #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Tonight on Hidden Killers, we're looking at two cases that have stunned the public with their contradictions, inconsistencies, and lack of action from the justice system. In the Buzzard case, witness Tyler Brewer describes a home filled with paranoia: shifting stories about handing Melodee to strangers at a zoo, deleted accounts, talk of fake plates, accusations of undercover cops — and a pillow dressed in Melodee's clothes surrounded by torn missing-poster photos. Ashlee's erratic behavior continues, and Melodee is still missing. In the Celeste Rivas-Hernandez case, her decomposed, partially dismembered remains were found in the frunk of a Tesla tied to D4vd. Early reporting pointed to freezing; LAPD later clarified the body wasn't frozen upon discovery. The autopsy is sealed. A grand jury is active. And yet — no arrests. Two cases. Two women gone. Two investigations struggling to move forward. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to cut through the noise, explain the investigative roadblocks, and break down what needs to happen next. #MelodeeBuzzard #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CrimeUpdate #JenniferCoffindaffer #Investigation #TrueCrimeNews #MissingChild #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Tonight on Hidden Killers, we're looking at two cases that have stunned the public with their contradictions, inconsistencies, and lack of action from the justice system. In the Buzzard case, witness Tyler Brewer describes a home filled with paranoia: shifting stories about handing Melodee to strangers at a zoo, deleted accounts, talk of fake plates, accusations of undercover cops — and a pillow dressed in Melodee's clothes surrounded by torn missing-poster photos. Ashlee's erratic behavior continues, and Melodee is still missing. In the Celeste Rivas-Hernandez case, her decomposed, partially dismembered remains were found in the frunk of a Tesla tied to D4vd. Early reporting pointed to freezing; LAPD later clarified the body wasn't frozen upon discovery. The autopsy is sealed. A grand jury is active. And yet — no arrests. Two cases. Two women gone. Two investigations struggling to move forward. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to cut through the noise, explain the investigative roadblocks, and break down what needs to happen next. #MelodeeBuzzard #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CrimeUpdate #JenniferCoffindaffer #Investigation #TrueCrimeNews #MissingChild #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Its a debate over how police are allowed to disperse riots, like the ones in June where WAYMOs got torchedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Riomero investigate the brutul killing of a woman who worked in an office building.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 27, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

A Los Angeles County grand jury has been hearing evidence in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were discovered in the trunk of singer D4vd's Tesla in September 2025. This is a major development — and in this video, I break down exactly what it means. The grand jury met for several days in mid-November, with Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman — one of LA's top prosecutors for high-profile murder cases — calling multiple witnesses to testify. An LAPD detective has officially characterized this as "an investigation into murder." And according to law enforcement sources, D4vd is considered a suspect. ⚖️ What an investigative grand jury actually does and why this one matters

Thirty boxes of handwritten journals. A Bad Boy co-founder who suddenly vanished from the industry. Gang witnesses, investigators, insiders, and a decades-old pattern finally pushed into the light. In today's episode of Hidden Killers, we dig into the most explosive element in the new documentary surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs — the journals of Kirk Burrowes. These weren't casual notes. Burrowes ran the budgets, coordinated Diddy's travel, saw the money flow, and documented everything from expenses to last-minute car rentals during the exact stretch of time when the East Coast–West Coast tension was at its peak. The documentary connects Burrowes' detailed logs with long-standing witness statements from Duane “Keffe D” Davis, former LAPD detective Greg Kading, and insiders who've talked for decades about Diddy's fear, jealousy, power plays, and connections to people capable of real violence. Nothing is presented as proven fact. But the patterns, the proximity, and the timing create a map — one that's impossible to ignore. We break down the jealousy between Pac, Biggie, and Diddy… the strange travel plans before the Vegas fight… the powerful figures who stood with Diddy in those rooms… the retaliation logic that investigators have discussed for years… and the way Burrowes' journals unintentionally line up with witness claims the public dismissed for decades. This isn't about claiming guilt. It's about understanding the ecosystem of power, fear, and influence that surrounded Diddy in the 90s — and how those same patterns are being raised in today's legal battles. If you want to understand why so many people are suddenly talking, and why investigators and insiders say the “map” now looks very different, this breakdown connects every major piece. Subscribe for more daily deep-dives into the cases shaping American culture — and the shadows behind the headlines. #HiddenKillers #DiddyCase #KirkBurrowes #HipHopHistory #TrueCrimeNews #TupacShakur #BiggieSmalls #MusicIndustry #PopCultureAnalysis #Investigations Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Pastathon was a huge success, raising over one million dollars thanks to community support. Traffic on the 5 West backed up after metal sheets fell into the right lane, a reminder about securing loads to avoid danger and freeway chaos. Sports guest Eric Sklar, “The Duke of Sports,” explained why the Clippers sent Chris Paul home and won’t have him return to the team. He also discussed Miguel Rojas signing a new deal with the Dodgers. In tragic news, the son of the slain Simi Valley couple has been identified as the suspected gunman in their double murder. Meanwhile in Van Nuys, LAPD officers shot a man after he allegedly killed his father.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Los Angeles County grand jury has been hearing evidence in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were discovered in the trunk of singer D4vd's Tesla in September 2025. This is a major development — and in this video, I break down exactly what it means. The grand jury met for several days in mid-November, with Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman — one of LA's top prosecutors for high-profile murder cases — calling multiple witnesses to testify. An LAPD detective has officially characterized this as "an investigation into murder." And according to law enforcement sources, D4vd is considered a suspect. ⚖️ What an investigative grand jury actually does and why this one matters

Thirty boxes of handwritten journals. A Bad Boy co-founder who suddenly vanished from the industry. Gang witnesses, investigators, insiders, and a decades-old pattern finally pushed into the light. In today's episode of Hidden Killers, we dig into the most explosive element in the new documentary surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs — the journals of Kirk Burrowes. These weren't casual notes. Burrowes ran the budgets, coordinated Diddy's travel, saw the money flow, and documented everything from expenses to last-minute car rentals during the exact stretch of time when the East Coast–West Coast tension was at its peak. The documentary connects Burrowes' detailed logs with long-standing witness statements from Duane “Keffe D” Davis, former LAPD detective Greg Kading, and insiders who've talked for decades about Diddy's fear, jealousy, power plays, and connections to people capable of real violence. Nothing is presented as proven fact. But the patterns, the proximity, and the timing create a map — one that's impossible to ignore. We break down the jealousy between Pac, Biggie, and Diddy… the strange travel plans before the Vegas fight… the powerful figures who stood with Diddy in those rooms… the retaliation logic that investigators have discussed for years… and the way Burrowes' journals unintentionally line up with witness claims the public dismissed for decades. This isn't about claiming guilt. It's about understanding the ecosystem of power, fear, and influence that surrounded Diddy in the 90s — and how those same patterns are being raised in today's legal battles. If you want to understand why so many people are suddenly talking, and why investigators and insiders say the “map” now looks very different, this breakdown connects every major piece. Subscribe for more daily deep-dives into the cases shaping American culture — and the shadows behind the headlines. #HiddenKillers #DiddyCase #KirkBurrowes #HipHopHistory #TrueCrimeNews #TupacShakur #BiggieSmalls #MusicIndustry #PopCultureAnalysis #Investigations Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

A winter storm continues to barrel through the Northeast. Also, Pete Hegseth further distances himself from the second strike on an alleged drug boat. Plus, a driverless Waymo goes through an LAPD stop, adding to the growing discussion over the safety of self-driving cars. And, a look at the ongoing debate between real and fake Christmas trees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LA's top cop is arguing against a potential ban on the use of foam rounds and tear gas. A big decision on LA rent increases has been put on pause. A Koreatown man is accused of attacking a downtown federal building with Molotov cocktails. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

Fortnite's wildest crossover ever, Samsung's tri-fold phone, and Red Dead Redemption on Netflix — all in one snowy night. This week on AwesomeCast 760, Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron), Katie “Dudders” Dudas, and Dave Podnar brave the Pittsburgh snow (plus the frozen tundra of Verona) to geek out over: Samsung's Galaxy Z Tri-Fold — a three-screen foldable that opens into a 10" tablet and costs about as much as a decent gaming PC. Is this the future of phones or just flex tech? Cloud gaming from the couch — Sorg uses OneCast, GeForce Now, and Xbox Cloud Gaming to turn an Apple TV and Chromecast into a console-free living room, streaming everything from Mortal Kombat 1 to Marvel's Midnight Suns. Netflix Games leveling up — from Red Dead Redemption (2010) going mobile-only on Netflix to a WWE 2K “Netflix Edition” and Stranger Things puzzle games trying to lure the 99% of subscribers who never touch the games tab. Marvel arcade goodness & Fortnite insanity — we punch through Marvel's Cosmic Invasion on Game Pass and recap Fortnite's giant event featuring Homer Simpson, Godzilla, Kong, Superman, Voltron, K-pop Demon Hunters, Kill Bill, Back to the Future and more. Weird future tech — Hideo Kojima's idea for a blood-scented floppy disk, BHaptics VR suits you can actually buy at Best Buy, and why we're both fascinated and slightly terrified. Shopping & robotaxis — Amazon's 30-minute delivery pilot in Seattle and Philly, Katie's Walmart turning into a gig-worker warehouse, and a Waymo robo-car that casually drives through an active LAPD stop. Plus: birthday love for long-time supporter John “Diggy” DeGore, vintage Star Wars comics, and interns Tony and Mac discovering just how weird tech can get.

In the sixth and final episode of our series Broken: The Black Dahlia Murder, we explore the enduring cultural legacy of one of America's most haunting unsolved crimes. For nearly eight decades, Elizabeth Short's name, and the moniker “The Black Dahlia”. Has inspired countless books, films, television shows, and theories. But in the process, the real woman behind the legend has often been overshadowed by sensationalism, myths, and misinformation.In this episode, we revisit the most persistent theories surrounding her murder, including the widely publicized, but deeply controversial claims of the so-called “Black Dahlia Avenger” and retired LAPD detective Steve Hodel's accusations against his father, Dr. George Hodel. We also introduce listeners to the thoughtful, evidence-based perspective offered by author William J. Mann in his forthcoming book, Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood (releasing January 26, 2026). Mann's work offers a grounded theory that avoids conspiracies and centers on the real circumstances of Elizabeth Short's life.Then, we turn inward to consider what the evidence and Beth's own history suggest about the most likely scenarios behind her tragic death. This episode aims to give her her story back.About This SeriesBROKEN: The Black Dahlia Murder is a six-part Once Upon a Crime original series. Through extensive research, historical records, and firsthand accounts, Esther Ludlow uncovers the truth behind America's most infamous unsolved murder, separating fact from fiction to rediscover the real woman behind the myth.Featured Guest: William J. MannWilliam J. Mann, is an acclaimed author and historian, whose work brings the glamour and the darkness of old Hollywood vividly to life. In this series, you'll hear clips from my interview with him as we discuss his latest book, Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood — a gripping new take on one of America's most infamous unsolved murders.

A missing 18-year-old. A sealed autopsy. A Tesla in a Los Angeles tow yard. And a discovery so disturbing the LAPD placed a security hold on the entire case file. Today, we're breaking down exactly what happened to Celeste Rivas-Hernandez—without the rumors, without the noise, and without the spin. Some early reporting claimed her remains were frozen. Police now insist they were not. So why are these two narratives circling each other? How can both be “true” depending on the frame? And what does the sealed medical examiner's report actually tell us about what investigators aren't saying? In this episode, we dig into the new confirmations, the contradictions, the unexplained timeline gaps, the grand jury that's quietly hearing evidence, and the brutal reality that nobody—absolutely nobody—has been arrested for Celeste's death. Why did this case stall? What is LAPD really protecting by sealing the autopsy? And how does a young woman go missing for more than a year… only to be found dismembered in the front trunk of a celebrity's car? No rumors. No guesswork. Just the truth, the facts, and the questions the system still refuses to answer. Subscribe for more daily true crime deep dives and analysis. #CelesteRivasHernandez #TrueCrimeNews #CrimeInvestigation #MissingPersons #JusticeForCeleste #HiddenKillers #CrimeAnalysis #CaseBreakdown #LAPD #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Tonight on Hidden Killers, we're looking at two cases that have stunned the public with their contradictions, inconsistencies, and lack of action from the justice system. In the Buzzard case, witness Tyler Brewer describes a home filled with paranoia: shifting stories about handing Melodee to strangers at a zoo, deleted accounts, talk of fake plates, accusations of undercover cops — and a pillow dressed in Melodee's clothes surrounded by torn missing-poster photos. Ashlee's erratic behavior continues, and Melodee is still missing. In the Celeste Rivas-Hernandez case, her decomposed, partially dismembered remains were found in the frunk of a Tesla tied to D4vd. Early reporting pointed to freezing; LAPD later clarified the body wasn't frozen upon discovery. The autopsy is sealed. A grand jury is active. And yet — no arrests. Two cases. Two women gone. Two investigations struggling to move forward. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to cut through the noise, explain the investigative roadblocks, and break down what needs to happen next. #MelodeeBuzzard #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CrimeUpdate #JenniferCoffindaffer #Investigation #TrueCrimeNews #MissingChild #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In the case of Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, nothing is simple — not the timeline, not the condition of the remains, and certainly not the path forward for investigators. Celeste was missing for over a year before her decomposed, partially dismembered remains were found in the front trunk of a Tesla tied to public figure D4vd. Early reporting suggested freezing; LAPD later clarified the body was not frozen when discovered, leaving open the possibility of prior storage. The autopsy is under a full security hold. A grand jury is reviewing evidence behind closed doors. Multiple people have lawyered up — and still, no arrest. Tonight we break down why “a body in your car” is NOT automatically probable cause for homicide, how decomposition complicates cause-of-death findings, why digital forensics from Tesla telemetry can take time, and what investigators actually need before charges can land. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer walks us through the forensic obstacles, the legal tightropes, and the hard truth: this case may hinge on a timeline investigators are still trying to piece together. #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeNews #Investigation #JenniferCoffindaffer #CrimeUpdate #TeslaCase #MissingPersons #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

After getting back from vacation and spending the day cleaning the garage, the conversation shifted to public safety in Los Angeles. LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton explained the department’s recent success in dismantling a robbery ring responsible for more than 50 home invasions, burglaries, and store robberies across the city. JoinLAPD.com they’re hiring He also discussed LAPD’s challenges with recruiting officers, especially competing with agencies that offer large signing bonuses. Hamilton shared practical safety tips—like choosing strategic seating in restaurants and staying aware of your surroundings to avoid becoming a target. Finally, he warned residents about follow-home robberies, outlining what people need to watch for and how to protect themselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Hidden Killers, we're looking at two cases that have stunned the public with their contradictions, inconsistencies, and lack of action from the justice system. In the Buzzard case, witness Tyler Brewer describes a home filled with paranoia: shifting stories about handing Melodee to strangers at a zoo, deleted accounts, talk of fake plates, accusations of undercover cops — and a pillow dressed in Melodee's clothes surrounded by torn missing-poster photos. Ashlee's erratic behavior continues, and Melodee is still missing. In the Celeste Rivas-Hernandez case, her decomposed, partially dismembered remains were found in the frunk of a Tesla tied to D4vd. Early reporting pointed to freezing; LAPD later clarified the body wasn't frozen upon discovery. The autopsy is sealed. A grand jury is active. And yet — no arrests. Two cases. Two women gone. Two investigations struggling to move forward. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to cut through the noise, explain the investigative roadblocks, and break down what needs to happen next. #MelodeeBuzzard #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CrimeUpdate #JenniferCoffindaffer #Investigation #TrueCrimeNews #MissingChild #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In the case of Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, nothing is simple — not the timeline, not the condition of the remains, and certainly not the path forward for investigators. Celeste was missing for over a year before her decomposed, partially dismembered remains were found in the front trunk of a Tesla tied to public figure D4vd. Early reporting suggested freezing; LAPD later clarified the body was not frozen when discovered, leaving open the possibility of prior storage. The autopsy is under a full security hold. A grand jury is reviewing evidence behind closed doors. Multiple people have lawyered up — and still, no arrest. Tonight we break down why “a body in your car” is NOT automatically probable cause for homicide, how decomposition complicates cause-of-death findings, why digital forensics from Tesla telemetry can take time, and what investigators actually need before charges can land. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer walks us through the forensic obstacles, the legal tightropes, and the hard truth: this case may hinge on a timeline investigators are still trying to piece together. #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeNews #Investigation #JenniferCoffindaffer #CrimeUpdate #TeslaCase #MissingPersons #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

A missing 18-year-old. A sealed autopsy. A Tesla in a Los Angeles tow yard. And a discovery so disturbing the LAPD placed a security hold on the entire case file. Today, we're breaking down exactly what happened to Celeste Rivas-Hernandez—without the rumors, without the noise, and without the spin. Some early reporting claimed her remains were frozen. Police now insist they were not. So why are these two narratives circling each other? How can both be “true” depending on the frame? And what does the sealed medical examiner's report actually tell us about what investigators aren't saying? In this episode, we dig into the new confirmations, the contradictions, the unexplained timeline gaps, the grand jury that's quietly hearing evidence, and the brutal reality that nobody—absolutely nobody—has been arrested for Celeste's death. Why did this case stall? What is LAPD really protecting by sealing the autopsy? And how does a young woman go missing for more than a year… only to be found dismembered in the front trunk of a celebrity's car? No rumors. No guesswork. Just the truth, the facts, and the questions the system still refuses to answer. Subscribe for more daily true crime deep dives and analysis. #CelesteRivasHernandez #TrueCrimeNews #CrimeInvestigation #MissingPersons #JusticeForCeleste #HiddenKillers #CrimeAnalysis #CaseBreakdown #LAPD #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Tinseltown's most notorious pimp was convicted of providing high-class ‘call girls' to undercover police officers on 2nd December, 1994. It followed a dramatic sting involving the LAPD, the Beverly Hills police department, the state alcoholic beverage control agency and the state attorney General's office. They seized her ‘little black book' (actually a red Gucci diary) full of high-profile names, but the only celebrity client of hers that testified was Charlie Sheen. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly consider whether Fleiss' own desire for profile was part of her undoing; explain how she had unseated ‘Madam Alex' from the top of the tree; and reveal the role of Travellers Cheques in her most famous client's downfall… There was a surprising next chapter to Fleiss' career - as a carer for parrots - which we discuss in today's bonus bit, only available for supporters of the show. Just click Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, or head over to Patreon.com/Retrospectors (top two tiers only) to hear it, and a weekly bit of bonus content every single week. By so doing, you're also supporting our show - so, thanks! Further Reading: • ‘HEIDI FLEISS GUILTY OF PANDERING' (The Washington Post, 1994): https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1994/12/03/heidi-fleiss-guilty-of-pandering/d836cdbd-4461-47d2-9038-45842269c3c9/ • ‘Heidi Fleiss on Her Arrest, Macaw Cause and “Drug Addict” Ex Tom Sizemore' (The Hollywood Reporter, 2018): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/heidi-fleiss-her-arrest-macaw-cause-drug-addict-tom-sizemore-1117449/ • ‘Jurors in the Heidi Fleiss trial watch videotape of police arresting four alleged prostitutes' (AP, 16 Nov 1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO0mQUA0bVw This episode first aired in 2021 Love the show? Support us!  Join 

In the case of Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, nothing is simple — not the timeline, not the condition of the remains, and certainly not the path forward for investigators. Celeste was missing for over a year before her decomposed, partially dismembered remains were found in the front trunk of a Tesla tied to public figure D4vd. Early reporting suggested freezing; LAPD later clarified the body was not frozen when discovered, leaving open the possibility of prior storage. The autopsy is under a full security hold. A grand jury is reviewing evidence behind closed doors. Multiple people have lawyered up — and still, no arrest. Tonight we break down why “a body in your car” is NOT automatically probable cause for homicide, how decomposition complicates cause-of-death findings, why digital forensics from Tesla telemetry can take time, and what investigators actually need before charges can land. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer walks us through the forensic obstacles, the legal tightropes, and the hard truth: this case may hinge on a timeline investigators are still trying to piece together. #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeNews #Investigation #JenniferCoffindaffer #CrimeUpdate #TeslaCase #MissingPersons #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Tonight on Hidden Killers, we're looking at two cases that have stunned the public with their contradictions, inconsistencies, and lack of action from the justice system. In the Buzzard case, witness Tyler Brewer describes a home filled with paranoia: shifting stories about handing Melodee to strangers at a zoo, deleted accounts, talk of fake plates, accusations of undercover cops — and a pillow dressed in Melodee's clothes surrounded by torn missing-poster photos. Ashlee's erratic behavior continues, and Melodee is still missing. In the Celeste Rivas-Hernandez case, her decomposed, partially dismembered remains were found in the frunk of a Tesla tied to D4vd. Early reporting pointed to freezing; LAPD later clarified the body wasn't frozen upon discovery. The autopsy is sealed. A grand jury is active. And yet — no arrests. Two cases. Two women gone. Two investigations struggling to move forward. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to cut through the noise, explain the investigative roadblocks, and break down what needs to happen next. #MelodeeBuzzard #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CrimeUpdate #JenniferCoffindaffer #Investigation #TrueCrimeNews #MissingChild #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Tonight on Hidden Killers, we're looking at two cases that have stunned the public with their contradictions, inconsistencies, and lack of action from the justice system. In the Buzzard case, witness Tyler Brewer describes a home filled with paranoia: shifting stories about handing Melodee to strangers at a zoo, deleted accounts, talk of fake plates, accusations of undercover cops — and a pillow dressed in Melodee's clothes surrounded by torn missing-poster photos. Ashlee's erratic behavior continues, and Melodee is still missing. In the Celeste Rivas-Hernandez case, her decomposed, partially dismembered remains were found in the frunk of a Tesla tied to D4vd. Early reporting pointed to freezing; LAPD later clarified the body wasn't frozen upon discovery. The autopsy is sealed. A grand jury is active. And yet — no arrests. Two cases. Two women gone. Two investigations struggling to move forward. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to cut through the noise, explain the investigative roadblocks, and break down what needs to happen next. #MelodeeBuzzard #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CrimeUpdate #JenniferCoffindaffer #Investigation #TrueCrimeNews #MissingChild #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In the case of Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, nothing is simple — not the timeline, not the condition of the remains, and certainly not the path forward for investigators. Celeste was missing for over a year before her decomposed, partially dismembered remains were found in the front trunk of a Tesla tied to public figure D4vd. Early reporting suggested freezing; LAPD later clarified the body was not frozen when discovered, leaving open the possibility of prior storage. The autopsy is under a full security hold. A grand jury is reviewing evidence behind closed doors. Multiple people have lawyered up — and still, no arrest. Tonight we break down why “a body in your car” is NOT automatically probable cause for homicide, how decomposition complicates cause-of-death findings, why digital forensics from Tesla telemetry can take time, and what investigators actually need before charges can land. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer walks us through the forensic obstacles, the legal tightropes, and the hard truth: this case may hinge on a timeline investigators are still trying to piece together. #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeNews #Investigation #JenniferCoffindaffer #CrimeUpdate #TeslaCase #MissingPersons #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Who killed the Black Dahlia? In this eye-opening shocker,  award-winning producer, true-crime researcher, and Hollywood insider Eli Frankel finally solves the greatest-and most gruesome-murder mystery of the twentieth century just before its 80th anniversary.In January 1947, the bisected body of Elizabeth Short, completely drained of blood, was discovered in an undeveloped lot in Los Angeles. Its gruesome mutilations led to a firestorm of publicity, city-wide panic, and an unprecedented number of investigative paths led by the LAPD—all dead ends. The Black Dahlia murder remained an unsolved mystery for over seventy years.Six years earlier and sixteen hundred miles away, another woman's life had ended in a similarly horrific manner. Leila Welsh was an ambitious, educated, popular, and socially connected beauty. Though raised modestly on a prairie farm, she was heiress to her Kansas City family's status and wealth. On a winter morning in 1941, Leila's butchered body was found in her bedroom bearing the marks of unspeakable trauma.One victim faded into obscurity. The other became notorious. Both had in common a killer whose sadistic mind was a labyrinth of dark secrets.Eli Frankel reveals for the first time a key fact about the Black Dahlia crime scene, never before shared with the public, that leads inexorably to the stunning identification of a criminal who was at the same time amateurish and fiendish, skilled and lucky, sophisticated and brutish. Drawing on newly discovered documents, law enforcement files, interviews with the last surviving participants, the victims' own letters, trial transcripts, military records, and more, this epic true-crime saga puts together the missing pieces of a legendary puzzle.In Sisters in Death, the Black Dahlia cold case is finally closed. SISTERS IN DEATH: The Black Dahlia, the Prairie Heiress, and Their Hunter—Eli Frankel 

Hit those big deals (and/or dig into some Thanksgiving leftovers) with this bonus episode for Black Friday starring Joe Friday. We'll hear Jack Webb as the star sergeant of the LAPD in three Dragnet radio mysteries: "The Big Press" (originally aired on NBC on June 15, 1950), "The Big Couple" (originally aired on NBC on February 22, 1951), and "The Big Number" (originally aired on NBC on October 26, 1952).

Todays Mystery: Two men rob an elderly couple and torture the husband in order to steal their jewelry.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 20, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero, Jack KruschenSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Robert, Patreon supporter since March 2025.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

The LAPD says Celeste Rivas body was not frozen when found in frunk of Tesla registered to D4VD. LAPD Captain and commanding officer of Robbery Homicide Division, Scot Williams, says "the whole frozen thing doesn't make sense, her body was in the car for weeks." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My good friend Ken Roybal, a retired Los Angeles Police Department veteran with an extraordinary 35 years of service to the city of Los Angeles. Ken started his career as an LAPD officer in 1980, he patrolled the streets during some of the most turbulent times in the department's history, then honed his expertise as a background investigator from 1997 to 2001, meticulously vetting the next generation of guardians. After retiring in 2003, he continued his mission in the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department, guiding countless applicants through the rigorous hiring process until his full retirement in 2018. Now, as the founder of Policebackground.net and host of The Police Applicant Podcast—affectionately known on Instagram as The Background Whisperer—Ken empowers aspiring officers with insider strategies to navigate backgrounds, interviews, and beyond. Police Applicant Podcast  https://open.spotify.com/show/2blCjqkzrztWRsbg1W5yGH?si=2df84ec0e4894714   Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today!
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Noirvember closes with James B. Harris's Cop (1988)—the first time James Ellroy's feverish fiction hit the big screen. Mike teams with Andrew Nette and Rod Lott for a deep read of Harris's adaptation, where James Woods's unhinged Detective Lloyd Hopkins hunts a killer across eighteen years of buried violence.The trio digs into Ellroy's original novel Blood on the Moon and the wilder, abandoned incarnation that came before it—L.A. Death Trip, the unsold, manuscript that first birthed Hopkins. Using material from Ellroy's own accounts and critical studies (including the brute-force early drafts, the rewrites demanded by Otto Penzler and Nat Sobel, and the shift to publishable structure), the conversation maps how a doomed finale turned into a tight serial-killer pursuit.The episode also features a new interview with James B. Harris, who breaks down the challenges of translating Ellroy's structure, keeping Hopkins's mania intact, and staying faithful to the narrative rhythms of the novel. What emerges is a portrait of a filmmaker wrestling with source material born in chaos—reforged into the dark, abrasive thriller that helped spark decades of Ellroy adaptations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

Noirvember closes with James B. Harris's Cop (1988)—the first time James Ellroy's feverish fiction hit the big screen. Mike teams with Andrew Nette and Rod Lott for a deep read of Harris's adaptation, where James Woods's unhinged Detective Lloyd Hopkins hunts a killer across eighteen years of buried violence.The trio digs into Ellroy's original novel Blood on the Moon and the wilder, abandoned incarnation that came before it—L.A. Death Trip, the unsold, manuscript that first birthed Hopkins. Using material from Ellroy's own accounts and critical studies (including the brute-force early drafts, the rewrites demanded by Otto Penzler and Nat Sobel, and the shift to publishable structure), the conversation maps how a doomed finale turned into a tight serial-killer pursuit.The episode also features a new interview with James B. Harris, who breaks down the challenges of translating Ellroy's structure, keeping Hopkins's mania intact, and staying faithful to the narrative rhythms of the novel. What emerges is a portrait of a filmmaker wrestling with source material born in chaos—reforged into the dark, abrasive thriller that helped spark decades of Ellroy adaptations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

Trump pardoned two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving. He considered naming them Chuck and Nancy. The holiday travel season has begun, with lots of people currently trying to get to their destination ahead of the holiday weekend. An attorney representing Pacific Palisades wildfire victims has requested more information regarding the Lachman Fire, which ignited into the Palisades fire a week later in early January 2025. The body of Celeste Rivas Hernandez wasn’t frozen or decapitated when found in singer d4vd’s car, per the LAPD. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s brother’s ex has been taken into ICE detention. The California governor’s race has shifted, with businessman Stephen J. Cloobeck dropping out of the race and throwing his support behind Eric Swalwell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part Five of Broken: The Black Dahlia Murder, we examine the discovery of Elizabeth Short's mutilated body, the forensic evidence revealed by the autopsy, and how early investigative missteps and media sensationalism derailed the search for her killer.We break down the crime scene on Norton Avenue, the medical examiner's key findings—including signs of strangulation, postmortem mutilation, and the surgical precision of the bisection—and how these details shaped investigators' understanding of the murder.About This SeriesBROKEN: The Black Dahlia Murder is a six-part Once Upon a Crime original series. Through extensive research, historical records, and firsthand accounts, Esther Ludlow uncovers the truth behind America's most infamous unsolved murder, separating fact from fiction to rediscover the real woman behind the myth.Featured Guest: William J. MannIn this episode of Once Upon a Crime, we're joined by William J. Mann, acclaimed author and historian, whose work brings the glamour and the darkness of old Hollywood vividly to life. You'll hear clips from my interview with him as we discuss his latest book, Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood — a gripping new take on one of America's most infamous unsolved murders.

The death of Celeste Rivas-Hernandez — the teen whose body was found inside a Tesla linked to music artist d4vd — has become one of the most contradictory and confusing investigations we've seen in years. Not because the facts aren't there… but because the information being released to the public is wildly inconsistent. Tonight on Hidden Killers, we break down the fractures in the reporting, the contradictions in official statements, and the massive gap between what LAPD says publicly and what shows up in court filings behind the scenes. Here's the reality:  Early on, LAPD publicly described this as a death investigation, with no suspects named and cause and manner still pending. But later, in a sealed-records court filing obtained by the Los Angeles Times, an LAPD detective explicitly referred to the case as an “investigation into murder.” That shift in language raises major questions — especially since the entire autopsy, toxicology, and cause of death were ordered sealed under a “security hold” requested by LAPD. Add to this the conflicting narratives around the condition of Celeste's body. Viral rumors claimed she was “frozen,” but LAPD only denied one specific version: that she was found frozen in the Tesla. They did not address whether she could have been stored elsewhere earlier and then placed in the car later — meaning, based on public statements, both scenarios still technically coexist. And then there's the confusion around whether LAPD has even interviewed d4vd. Some reports cite his camp claiming he is “fully cooperating,” while a police source told People that detectives have not been able to interview him at all. That contradiction alone signals a major issue in communication — or cooperation — depending on which version is closer to the truth. When official statements, leaked sources, and sealed records all collide, the result is chaos. And that chaos makes it nearly impossible for the public to understand what actually happened to Celeste. Tonight, we dig into the contradictions, the silence, and what these gaps suggest about the real story behind this investigation. Subscribe for more updates on the Celeste case and other developing investigations. #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #CelesteRivasHernandez #d4vd #LAPD #Investigation #TonyBrueski #CrimeAnalysis #SealedRecords #MurderInvestigation Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

The death of Celeste Rivas-Hernandez — the teen whose body was found inside a Tesla linked to music artist d4vd — has become one of the most contradictory and confusing investigations we've seen in years. Not because the facts aren't there… but because the information being released to the public is wildly inconsistent. Tonight on Hidden Killers, we break down the fractures in the reporting, the contradictions in official statements, and the massive gap between what LAPD says publicly and what shows up in court filings behind the scenes. Here's the reality:  Early on, LAPD publicly described this as a death investigation, with no suspects named and cause and manner still pending. But later, in a sealed-records court filing obtained by the Los Angeles Times, an LAPD detective explicitly referred to the case as an “investigation into murder.” That shift in language raises major questions — especially since the entire autopsy, toxicology, and cause of death were ordered sealed under a “security hold” requested by LAPD. Add to this the conflicting narratives around the condition of Celeste's body. Viral rumors claimed she was “frozen,” but LAPD only denied one specific version: that she was found frozen in the Tesla. They did not address whether she could have been stored elsewhere earlier and then placed in the car later — meaning, based on public statements, both scenarios still technically coexist. And then there's the confusion around whether LAPD has even interviewed d4vd. Some reports cite his camp claiming he is “fully cooperating,” while a police source told People that detectives have not been able to interview him at all. That contradiction alone signals a major issue in communication — or cooperation — depending on which version is closer to the truth. When official statements, leaked sources, and sealed records all collide, the result is chaos. And that chaos makes it nearly impossible for the public to understand what actually happened to Celeste. Tonight, we dig into the contradictions, the silence, and what these gaps suggest about the real story behind this investigation. Subscribe for more updates on the Celeste case and other developing investigations. #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #CelesteRivasHernandez #d4vd #LAPD #Investigation #TonyBrueski #CrimeAnalysis #SealedRecords #MurderInvestigation Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

One of the most infamous serial killer cases in American history — the Hillside Strangler murders — is finally broken down by the detective who solved it. Legendary homicide detective Frank Salerno — the man who helped catch BOTH the Hillside Stranglers and the Night Stalker — breaks down one of America's most terrifying serial killers. In this episode, Tom Zenner and Kato Kaelin take you deep inside the Hillside Strangler case, a true-crime story filled with terror, mystery, and investigative brilliance.Between 1977–1978, Los Angeles was paralyzed as young women were abducted, tortured, and dumped across Hollywood, Glendale, and the hillsides of LA. The media named them The Hillside Stranglers. No one knew if it was one killer… or many.Detective Frank Salerno walks us step-by-step through: • The first bodies discovered in Hollywood & Glendale• How ligature marks, dump sites, and victim patterns exposed a serial killer• The forensic challenges of the late 1970s• Why early leads went nowhere• How multiple police departments (LAPD, LASD, Glendale PD, FBI) collided• The chilling discovery of the “kill house” at 703 E Colorado St• How investigators realized there were two killers• Kenneth Bianchi's shocking Washington murders• The break that finally tied Bianchi & Buono to the LA murders• Interrogations, false personalities, manipulation, and the psychological warfare behind the case• The longest murder trial in California history• How this case reshaped modern serial killer investigations.This episode is packed with true crime analysis, criminal psychology, forensic clues, serial killer profiling, interrogation strategy, and real police work from the man who also helped stop the Night Stalker.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-degree-of-scandalous-with-tom-zenner-and-kato-kaelin--6258576/support.

The back and forth continues in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez investigation. An LAPD official is pushing back on a claim that the 14-year-old's body was frozen and decapitated, but in a new twist, the LA County Medical Examiner's office has confirmed a court-ordered security hold, sealing all information about her death. What does the security hold mean for the investigation, and does this suggest the cause and manner of death have already been determined? Jesse Weber breaks down the latest with coroner Dr. Naida Rutherford.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Use code SIDEBAR20 to get a 20% OFF discount directly on Plaud products in the links below. This is the biggest discount of the year—save on your BFCM shopping now! @PlaudAI- Plaud Website: https://bit.ly/4ohxpFe- Plaud Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lG76aO#blackFriday #BFCM #PlaudHOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back, Law Nerds! We've got a lot of high-profile case updates this Thanksgiving week! Karen Read's team are coordinating discovery with the wrongful death case and her civil case, anticipating over a million pages of documents. Judge Cannone has ordered the release of the sidebars from the first and second trial. We're going gavel-to-gavel starting December 1st! He pleaded guilty to improper disposal and misleading police, but not murder. What does it mean for his defense, and why is Trooper Proctor on the defense witness list? LAPD now confirms that singer D4VD is a suspect in the death of Celeste Rivera, and that he is "not cooperating" with police. Jen Shah is getting an early prison release on December 10th after serving 33 months for telemarketing fraud. We discuss the significance of her reduced sentence and the impact of financial crimes on victims. Prosecutors in the Wendy and Eddie Osefo cases are alleging the insurance fraud case are requesting more financial records and citing 40 credit/debit cards under aliases as highly relevant to their motive. RESOURCES Karen Read Sidebars Released - https://www.wcvb.com/article/karen-read-sidebar-transcripts/69511964  D4VD Article - https://people.com/d4vd-not-cooperating-with-investigators-still-a-suspect-police-say-exclusive-11855097  Jen Shah Early Release - https://people.com/jen-shah-prision-release-date-exclusive-11853985  The Osefo's - https://people.com/wendy-osefo-husband-eddie-allegedly-have-40-credit-cards-under-their-names-aliases-report-11835935  Wrongful Death Lawsuit - https://youtu.be/NimCmMVTbfE Karen Read Sues Everyone - https://youtu.be/DnBNuCfDqq8 Brian Walshe Change of Plea - https://youtu.be/3wBlfaFwgy8 Alex Murdaugh Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw Jen Shah Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIyXxOWAWtg6gNrsxHLKZbB Wendy and Eddie Osefo Arrested - https://youtu.be/eB-pRDeNyW4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This case just ripped open in a way nobody was prepared for. New reporting from multiple major outlets—citing law-enforcement sources with direct knowledge—now suggests investigators are dealing with something far darker, far more deliberate, and far more coordinated than anyone understood when 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was first found inside a Tesla registered to rising music artist D4vd. According to these sources, forensic findings reportedly show indicators consistent with dismemberment and possible freezing or refrigeration before Celeste's remains were placed in the vehicle. These claims have not been confirmed publicly by LAPD or the medical examiner, but they have been repeatedly reported through investigators speaking privately to outlets like People, NBC4, ABC7, and The Houston Chronicle. And if those reports are accurate, they change everything about how this case is being viewed. Investigators now reportedly believe Celeste may have died months earlier, possibly as far back as spring 2025, based on decomposition indicators described by these sources. Some insiders say this aligns with the possibility that the body may have been stored elsewhere before being transported. And several outlets are reporting that investigators suspect multiple people may have been involved in the concealment process. People Magazine is reporting—again, citing law-enforcement insiders—that the artist has not cooperated with investigators. LAPD has not said that publicly, but if that is what detectives believe privately, it explains the escalation. This episode breaks down everything we now know from these new reports: the forensic bombshells, the rewritten timeline, the multi-suspect angle, the surveillance investigators are analyzing, and what all of this means for where the case goes next. Celeste deserved far better than what happened to her. And now, according to the people closest to this investigation, we're finally beginning to understand just how dark this story really is. #CelesteRivas #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #D4vd #CrimeUpdate #Investigation #CrimeNews #ForensicAnalysis #Podcast #JusticeForCeleste Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

This case just ripped open in a way nobody was prepared for. New reporting from multiple major outlets—citing law-enforcement sources with direct knowledge—now suggests investigators are dealing with something far darker, far more deliberate, and far more coordinated than anyone understood when 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was first found inside a Tesla registered to rising music artist D4vd. According to these sources, forensic findings reportedly show indicators consistent with dismemberment and possible freezing or refrigeration before Celeste's remains were placed in the vehicle. These claims have not been confirmed publicly by LAPD or the medical examiner, but they have been repeatedly reported through investigators speaking privately to outlets like People, NBC4, ABC7, and The Houston Chronicle. And if those reports are accurate, they change everything about how this case is being viewed. Investigators now reportedly believe Celeste may have died months earlier, possibly as far back as spring 2025, based on decomposition indicators described by these sources. Some insiders say this aligns with the possibility that the body may have been stored elsewhere before being transported. And several outlets are reporting that investigators suspect multiple people may have been involved in the concealment process. People Magazine is reporting—again, citing law-enforcement insiders—that the artist has not cooperated with investigators. LAPD has not said that publicly, but if that is what detectives believe privately, it explains the escalation. This episode breaks down everything we now know from these new reports: the forensic bombshells, the rewritten timeline, the multi-suspect angle, the surveillance investigators are analyzing, and what all of this means for where the case goes next. Celeste deserved far better than what happened to her. And now, according to the people closest to this investigation, we're finally beginning to understand just how dark this story really is. #CelesteRivas #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #D4vd #CrimeUpdate #Investigation #CrimeNews #ForensicAnalysis #Podcast #JusticeForCeleste Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Mark Geragos and Harvey Levin dig into shocking new developments in the death of Celeste Rivas. LAPD detectives have identified a second suspect — someone possibly connected “before, during, and after” the crime. Geragos reveals exclusive details from sources close to the investigation, including how cellphone data, Tesla tracking, and social media location info are helping law enforcement connect the dots. The hosts also explore a mysterious late-night trip D4vd took to rural Santa Barbara County — a move investigators now believe could hold the key to the case.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.

Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigating the murder of the philandering owner of a habadashery store.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 13,1951Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Kevin, Patreon supporter since July 2025Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

In episode 1966, Jack and Miles are joined by journalist and author of Becoming Baba: Fatherhood, Faith, and Finding Meaning in America, Aymann Ismail, to discuss… Trump Kicks Off Affordability Tour? White House Posts Then Deletes MAGA Grimace, Can’t Get Past Inflation, Corruption And The Epstein Files? HOW ABOUT A BRIBE? LAPD Continues to Protect Us (From Accurate Statistics About How Bad They Are At Their Job), Bill Maher’s Racist Bullshit Just Domino Effected Nicki Minaj To The United Nations and more! Exclusive: Trump to talk affordability at McDonald's summit White House pivots to affordability as President Trump confronts voter discontent POTUS: "Everybody loves something at McDonald's. I like the fish. I like it. You could do a little bit more tartar sauce though please, seriously." Trump ‘Knew He’d Win’ 2024 Election After McDonald’s Campaign Stunt As He Addresses Affordability Trump, 79, Makes Weird Noise as He Whines About McDonald’s White House McDonald's Arches Post LAPD Continues to Protect Us (From Accurate Statistics About How They Are At Their Job) COMPSTAT Plus Bill Maher’s Racist Bullshit Just Domino Effected Nicki Minaj To The United Nations Nicki Minaj to spotlight plight of Nigerian Christians in UN speech arranged by White House Nicki Minaj Slammed After Thanking Trump for Nigeria Threats Trump tells military to prepare for 'action' against Islamist militants in Nigeria Are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria as Trump claims? Is there a Christian genocide in Nigeria? Evidence shows all faiths are under attack by terrorists Ted Cruz blames Nigeria for ‘mass murder’ of Christians: What’s the truth? No, Bill Maher, there is no ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria A US senator claims ‘Christian mass murder’ is occurring in Nigeria. The data disagrees LISTEN: $AD BOYZ II by Junior HSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1986, 29-year-old Sherri Rasmussen was just starting her married life when she was brutally murdered in her Van Nuys home. The LAPD called it a “burglary gone bad,” ignoring red flags pointing to one of their own for years. Detective Stephanie Lazarus might have gotten away with it if she hadn't left behind a key piece of evidence.

In this bonus episode, Esther takes listeners back to the earliest days of the Black Dahlia investigation — before the world even knew the victim's name.Detectives faced a gruesome and mystifying crime scene in a quiet Los Angeles neighborhood. Who was the young woman whose body had been staged so deliberately? And who could have committed such a shocking crime?Using witness statements, police reports, and historical accounts, Esther reveals how investigators built their first list of suspects — and how each was eventually ruled out.From Elizabeth Short's friends and lovers to shady landlords and reluctant witnesses, these early leads laid the groundwork for a case that would haunt Los Angeles for decades.