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Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

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 🔎 Daily True Crime Podcast | Criminal Psychology | Ongoing Trials | Expert Analysis

Multiple new episodes every day! Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski is your ultimate daily true crime podcast, bringing you real-time updates on criminal investigations, high-profile trials, forensic breakthroughs, and psychological deep dives into the minds of killers.

🎙️ Hosted by veteran journalist Tony Brueski, we go beyond the headlines, featuring exclusive insights from FBI agents, forensic experts, criminal psychologists, and legal analysts. Whether it's the latest developments in cases like Bryan Kohberger and Lori Vallow or deep dives into cold cases and unsolved mysteries, we uncover the hidden truths behind the crimes that captivate the world.

If you’re obsessed with true crime, forensic psychology, and legal drama, subscribe now to Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski on Apple Podcasts. 🎧 New episodes multiple times a day—stay ahead of the latest crime stories.

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  • Profiler: Why Gilgo Beach Killer Kept Murder Trophies and a 'Kill Manual' for 20 Years

    Profiler: Why Gilgo Beach Killer Kept Murder Trophies and a 'Kill Manual' for 20 Years
    Jun 16 2025
    Profiler: Why Gilgo Beach Killer Kept Murder Trophies and a 'Kill Manual' for 20 Years

    Description: In this chilling episode, retired FBI Special Agent and former head of the Behavioral Analysis Program Robin Dreeke reveals the dark psychology behind Rex Heuermann's most damning evidence - the murder planning document discovered on his computer and his collection of newspaper clippings about the Gilgo Beach killings.

    Why would someone accused of murdering seven women keep a detailed "kill manual" for over two decades? Dreeke explains how the 'HK2002-04' document, containing sections on body disposal, DNA avoidance, and victim selection, represents more than just planning - it's a window into the mind of a methodical predator. The document included disturbing notes like "wash body inside and all cavities" and "remove head and hands," showing a level of premeditation rarely seen even in serial killer cases.

    But perhaps even more revealing is Heuermann's collection of "trophies" - newspaper clippings dating back to 1993, including a 2016 People Magazine cover story about the Gilgo Beach murders. Dreeke analyzes why serial offenders keep such dangerous mementos and what psychological needs these items fulfill. Is it about reliving the crimes? Maintaining control? Or something even darker?

    Drawing from his decades of experience in behavioral analysis and counterintelligence, Dreeke explains how Heuermann's need to document and collect represents a fatal flaw common among serial offenders - the very evidence meant to help them often becomes their downfall. He also discusses how technology has changed the way predators operate, from the creation of digital planning documents to the mistakes that led to Heuermann's capture, including taking selfies with burner phones.

    This conversation is essential listening for anyone trying to understand the criminal mind and offers valuable insights into recognizing dangerous behavior patterns. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, psychology student, or someone concerned about personal safety, Dreeke's expert analysis provides a rare glimpse into how the FBI profiles and catches serial killers in the digital age.

    Hashtags: #GilgoBeachKiller #RexHeuermann #FBIProfiler #RobinDreeke #TrueCrime #SerialKiller #CriminalPsychology #GilgoBeachMurders #LongIslandSerialKiller #LISK #TrueCrimePodcast #MurderMystery #CriminalMinds #ForensicPsychology #BehavioralAnalysis #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimeDocumentary #SerialKillerDocumentary #ColdCase #TrueCrimeAddict #MurderInvestigation #CriminalProfiling #TrueCrimeStories #GilgoFour #JusticeForVictims

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    13 mins
  • Bryan Kohberger: How We Got Here - Episode 8: "Change of Venue and New Strategies - 2024"

    Bryan Kohberger: How We Got Here - Episode 8: "Change of Venue and New Strategies - 2024"
    Jun 16 2025
    Bryan Kohberger: How We Got Here - Episode 8: "Change of Venue and New Strategies - 2024"

    Description: The most significant change to the Idaho murders case came in September 2024 when Judge John Judge granted a motion to move the trial 300 miles from tiny Latah County to Idaho's capital city of Boise. This episode explores how extensive pretrial publicity and the small population of Moscow made finding impartial jurors nearly impossible, with surveys showing 98% of residents were aware of the case and 67% had already formed opinions about guilt. We examine the defense's development of alternate perpetrator theories, including their argument that multiple attackers committed the murders rather than a single individual. The episode details the logistical challenges of relocating a death penalty trial, including the victims' families raising over $65,000 to attend proceedings in Boise. We explore new evidence about Kohberger's Amazon purchases eight months before the murders, including a Ka-Bar knife and sheath identical to items found at the crime scene, providing clear evidence of premeditation. The episode also examines how both prosecution and defense teams adapted their strategies for a new venue and jury pool while preparing for one of the most closely watched trials in American history.

    Hashtags: #VenueChange #BoiseIdaho #PretrialPublicity #AlternatePerpetratorTheory #AmazonPurchases #Premeditation #JurySelection #LogisticalChallenges #VictimsFamilies #Fundraising #DefenseStrategy #ProsecutionStrategy #DeathPenaltyTrial #LegalProceedings #TrialPreparation

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    28 mins
  • Judge's Fatal Decision - Why Travis Decker Got Unsupervised Visits Despite Living in His Car

    Judge's Fatal Decision - Why Travis Decker Got Unsupervised Visits Despite Living in His Car
    Jun 16 2025
    Judge's Fatal Decision - Why Travis Decker Got Unsupervised Visits Despite Living in His Car

    Description: The Travis Decker case reveals one of the most catastrophic family court failures in recent history. Despite being homeless and living in his car, Travis Decker was granted unsupervised custody visits with his three young daughters - a decision that ultimately led to their brutal murders. In this explosive analysis, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Hidden Killers host Tony Brueski to expose the judicial negligence that cost Olivia, Evelyn, and Paityn Decker their lives.

    Court documents reveal that Travis Decker was homeless, mentally ill, and exhibiting dangerous behaviors, yet family court judges continued to prioritize his parental rights over child safety. Our expert examination reveals how the family court system systematically failed to protect three innocent children from a father who showed multiple warning signs of being a danger to his own family.

    We break down the specific judicial decisions that enabled this tragedy, analyzing how custody evaluators missed critical red flags and why mental health professionals' concerns were dismissed. The case exposes fundamental flaws in how family courts handle cases involving mentally ill, homeless parents with documented instability. Shavaun Scott provides crucial psychological insights into how judges and court officials failed to recognize the escalating risk factors that preceded this familicide.

    This in-depth investigation examines the custody timeline, the specific warnings that were ignored, and the systemic changes needed to prevent similar tragedies. We explore how "father's rights" advocacy can override child protection when courts fail to properly assess parental fitness and safety risks. The Travis Decker case serves as a devastating example of what happens when family courts prioritize parental access over child welfare and safety assessments.

    Join us for this critical analysis of judicial accountability and the urgent reforms needed to protect children from dangerous parents who manipulate the family court system.

    #TravisDecker #FamilyCourt #JudicialFailure #ChildProtection #CustodyMurder #MentalHealth #Homeless #TrueCrime #SystemFailure #HiddenKillers

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    11 mins
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