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  • Teen, Joseph Koenig, Convicted of Murder For Dropping Boulders Off Busy Overpass

    Teen, Joseph Koenig, Convicted of Murder For Dropping Boulders Off Busy Overpass
    May 23 2025
    Teen, Joseph Koenig, Convicted of Murder For Dropping Boulders Off Busy Overpass Jurors in Jefferson County needed barely two hours Friday morning to convict Joseph Koenig of first-degree murder for hurling a landscaping rock through the windshield of Alexa Bartell’s moving car, killing the 20-year-old as she drove near Arvada in April 2023. Deliberations began late Thursday and resumed at 9 a.m.; by 10:45, the panel had returned guilty verdicts on every one of the 19 counts Koenig faced. Koenig, now 19, stood accused not only of Bartell’s murder but of unleashing a late-night rock-throwing spree that terrorized motorists across northwest metro Denver. Prosecutors charged him with nine counts of attempted first-degree murder for the other cars struck, three counts of second-degree assault, and six counts of attempted second-degree assault. While the jury found Koenig guilty on each allegation, several counts were reduced under Colorado law. Last week jurors heard from nearly two dozen witnesses, including victims who recalled the sudden shatter of glass and the panic of losing control at highway speed. The most damning testimony came from Koenig’s two friends—Nicholas “Mitch” Karol-Chik and Zachary Kwak—who took plea deals and told the jury Koenig threw the fatal rock. The defense pounced on Karol-Chik’s earlier statement to police suggesting Kwak hurled the final stone, but both men insisted on the stand that Koenig was responsible for Bartell’s death. Koenig himself never testified. Instead, defense lawyers called Laurence Steinberg, a Temple University adolescent-brain researcher, to argue that impulsivity and Koenig’s ADHD lessened his culpability. Deputy District Attorney Katharine Decker countered in a pointed cross-examination, pressing Steinberg to acknowledge that teenagers can still foresee lethal consequences. Koenig was a high school senior at the time of the incident. Originally scheduled for trial last summer, the case was postponed for a court-ordered mental-health evaluation after Koenig’s attorneys cited an ADHD diagnosis and borderline personality disorder. Closing arguments Thursday distilled the stakes: prosecutors said Koenig acted “knowingly and intentionally,” while defense attorney Martin Stuart asked jurors to convict only of reckless manslaughter—calling his client “guilty of a crime, but not murder.” Evidence showed that Koenig, Karol-Chik, and Kwak circled back to the crash scene on April 19, 2023, photographing Bartell’s disabled Chevy Spark instead of checking on her or dialing 911. That callous post-attack behavior, prosecutors argued, underscored Koenig’s indifference to human life. After the verdict, Bartell’s mother, Kelly, stood outside the courthouse clutching a framed photo of her daughter. “These have been the hardest two years of our lives, but we got justice today,” she said through tears. “It doesn’t bring Alexa back, and that’s horrible. But we hope no family ever has to live this nightmare again.” District Court Judge Mark Randall set Koenig’s sentencing for June 3 at 8:30 a.m. Victims and relatives will be allowed to address the court before penalties are imposed; a first-degree murder conviction in Colorado carries an automatic life sentence with the possibility of parole after 40 years. Karol-Chik and Kwak, who pleaded guilty last year to lesser charges—including second-degree murder and multiple counts of attempted assault—are scheduled to learn their fates on May 1 and May 2, respectively 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
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    10 mins
  • Criminology Turned Crime Did Kohberger Want To Teach About His Own Crime Someday

    Criminology Turned Crime Did Kohberger Want To Teach About His Own Crime Someday
    May 23 2025
    Criminology Turned Crime Did Kohberger Want To Teach About His Own Crime Someday

    Could Bryan Kohberger be telling the truth—or is he orchestrating one of the boldest courtroom manipulations we’ve seen in years? In this must-watch episode, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke breaks down Kohberger’s behavior following the stunning introduction of an “alternate suspect” by his defense team just weeks before trial.

    We explore what it means when someone shifts the narrative this late in the game. Is this a psychological tactic designed to introduce confusion and reasonable doubt? Robin weighs in on everything from body language, deception cues, emotional control, and the weaponization of silence in a courtroom setting.

    As Kohberger’s team fights to keep graphic evidence out and his family in the room, we ask: what behaviors suggest genuine innocence, and which point to manipulation? Robin’s analysis offers a rare inside look at how trained profilers decode lies, shame, and guilt—all without a single word spoken.

    If you're following the Idaho murders case, this episode is essential viewing. We’re not just reviewing evidence—we’re dissecting human behavior in the courtroom under a microscope.

    #BryanKohberger #BehavioralAnalysis #RobinDreeke #TrueCrimePodcast #Idaho4
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    13 mins
  • Five Legal Time Bombs in the Kohberger Case That Could Explode at Trial

    Five Legal Time Bombs in the Kohberger Case That Could Explode at Trial
    May 23 2025
    Five Legal Time Bombs in the Kohberger Case That Could Explode at Trial

    Former prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis joins us for a deep dive into the legal chess match unfolding in the Bryan Kohberger case. As Kohberger faces capital murder charges for the killings of four University of Idaho students, his defense team has filed a motion to delay the trial, citing constitutional violations and incomplete forensic and psychological investigations. But as Faddis explains, there’s much more going on beneath the surface.

    This isn’t just about trial prep—it’s about preserving appellate leverage. The motion to continue includes references to landmark Supreme Court cases like Wiggins v. Smith and Powell v. Alabama, invoking the concept of “heightened reliability” required in death penalty proceedings. Kohberger’s attorneys argue they need more time to complete a full “life history” mitigation investigation—one that includes trauma, mental health evaluations, and multi-generational background records. According to Faddis, these steps are standard in capital cases, but failing to do them thoroughly could open the door to a future reversal on appeal.

    We also unpack how the defense is weaponizing media coverage, including the recent Dateline NBC special and James Patterson’s upcoming book, to argue that Kohberger cannot receive a fair trial under current conditions. Faddis provides expert commentary on whether this pretrial publicity genuinely threatens the jury pool—or if it’s a calculated move to frame a potential mistrial argument before trial even begins.

    Is this defense strategy brilliant or overplayed? What forensic evidence still hasn’t been fully vetted? And how is this shaping up to be one of the most complicated capital trials in recent memory? Faddis brings clarity to a case that’s anything but clear.

    #BryanKohberger #EricFaddis #KohbergerTrial #TrueCrimeAnalysis #DeathPenaltyDefense #ForensicLaw #IdahoMurders #KohbergerEvidence #CapitalTrial #CriminalJusticeSystem
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    13 mins
  • Kid Cudi Testifies - Inside the Firebombing That Rocked Diddy’s Trial

    Kid Cudi Testifies - Inside the Firebombing That Rocked Diddy’s Trial
    May 23 2025
    What really happened between Sean “Diddy” Combs and Kid Cudi? In this powerful episode, we unpack Kid Cudi’s federal court testimony in the ongoing trial against Combs, which includes disturbing allegations of retaliation, intimidation, and psychological warfare. According to Cudi, his brief relationship with Cassie Ventura became a trigger for a series of disturbing events—starting with an alleged break-in at his home and ending with his Porsche torched in his driveway, all allegedly orchestrated to send a message.
    Using forensic testimony and real-time courtroom reporting, we break down Cudi’s account of the firebombing, the eerie warning Cassie gave him beforehand, and the psychological tension during his face-to-face encounter with Combs afterward. Was the apology years later genuine—or part of a larger manipulation strategy?

    Former FBI profiler Robin Dreeke weighs in with expert behavioral analysis, revealing how symbolic violence, emotional isolation, and strategic silence often function in high-control individuals. This isn’t just about celebrity drama—it’s about power, fear, and the way they intersect behind the scenes.

    If you're following the Diddy trial, this is essential viewing for understanding one of the most chilling witness accounts to date.

    #diddytrial #kidcuditestimony #firebombing #federalcourt #cassieventura #robindreeke #behavioralanalysis #celebritycrime #coercivecontrol #truecrimepodcast
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    17 mins
  • Bryan Kohberger's Mental Patterns — Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down the Dateline Special

    Bryan Kohberger's Mental Patterns — Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down the Dateline Special
    May 23 2025
    Bryan Kohberger's Mental Patterns — Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down the Dateline Special

    In this premiere episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to dissect NBC’s Dateline special on Bryan Kohberger — and no, this isn’t just a recap. We’re diving deep into the mental breadcrumbs Dateline may not even realize it dropped. From obsessive control patterns to eerie interpersonal blind spots, Scott unpacks the chilling psychological profile emerging through Kohberger’s behavior, online activity, and demeanor. Is this the mind of a cold-blooded killer — or something even more complex?

    How does his rigid need for control mirror clinical profiles of dark personality traits? And how might this Dateline portrayal help jurors and the public start to grasp the motives behind the madness?

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    #BryanKohberger #TrueCrimeAnalysis #PsychologicalProfile #HiddenKillers #ShavaunScott #DatelineNBC #IdahoMurders #ForensicPsychology #ControlAndObsession #KohbergerTrial
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    34 mins
  • Did Someone Silence Victim-#Three in the Diddy Trial? Legal Fallout Explained With Attorney Eric Faddis

    Did Someone Silence Victim-#Three in the Diddy Trial? Legal Fallout Explained With Attorney Eric Faddis
    May 23 2025
    Did Someone Silence Victim-#Three in the Diddy Trial? Legal Fallout Explained With Attorney Eric Faddis

    In this episode, former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Eric Faddis joins us to dissect one of the most unsettling developments in the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs — the mysterious disappearance of “Victim-3.” As federal investigators push forward in a sweeping case involving allegations of sex trafficking, coercion, and decades-long abuse, a key witness has reportedly gone missing just as their testimony could have sealed major parts of the prosecution’s case.

    We explore the legal implications of a missing victim in a high-profile federal case — what it means for the prosecution, how it might affect the defense strategy, and whether this could open the door for obstruction charges. Could this be witness intimidation? A calculated disappearance? Or is something even more nefarious in play?

    Eric Faddis helps us unpack what’s actually happening in the courtroom and behind the scenes. What tools does the DOJ have when a cooperating witness suddenly vanishes? What precedent exists for trying a case when critical voices go silent? And how will the court protect remaining witnesses moving forward?

    We also talk about how this disappearance plays into public narratives around powerful defendants like Combs, and whether this incident signals a bigger unraveling in the case—or a desperate attempt to hold it together.

    If you’ve been following the Diddy case and want to know what this means for its future, you won’t want to miss this legal deep dive.

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    #DiddyTrial #Victim3 #EricFaddis #WitnessTampering #TrueCrime #DOJ #SeanCombs #HiddenKillers #FederalTrial #MissingWitness

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    12 mins
  • Is Karen Read’s Case About the Law—Or the Loudest Voices?

    Is Karen Read’s Case About the Law—Or the Loudest Voices?
    May 23 2025
    Is Karen Read’s Case About the Law—Or the Loudest Voices?

    In a courtroom, the only voices that should matter are the ones bound by oath. But in the Karen Read trial, a different kind of courtroom is forming—one shaped by hashtags, bullhorns, and digital tribalism.

    Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer take a hard look at how the Karen Read case has morphed into a social media war zone. We explore how passionate supporters and conspiracy theorists have flooded the narrative, forming two fiercely loyal, deeply divided camps. From rallies outside the courthouse to viral TikToks spinning alternate realities, the question emerges: Is the case about the facts, or about who can shout the loudest?

    Coffindaffer brings clarity to the chaos, separating the facts from the fury. Together, we unpack how this public polarization may be affecting the trial, the jury, and ultimately, the pursuit of justice for John O’Keefe.

    This episode is not about picking sides—it’s about defending the sanctity of due process in a world where every trial is now a televised battleground.

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    #KarenRead #KarenReadTrial #JusticeForJohnOKeefe #TrialByInternet #PublicOpinion #CourtroomVsMob #TrueCrimeTribes #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #MediaVsJustice
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    18 mins
  • Is Becky Hill Guilty? Five Legal Bombshells That Could Reopen the Alex Murdaugh Case

    Is Becky Hill Guilty? Five Legal Bombshells That Could Reopen the Alex Murdaugh Case
    May 23 2025
    Is Becky Hill Guilty? Five Legal Bombshells That Could Reopen the Alex Murdaugh Case

    Becky Hill, the former Colleton County Clerk of Court who read the guilty verdicts in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial, has now been arrested and charged with multiple felonies—including obstruction of justice, misconduct in office, and perjury. Two of the charges directly relate to her actions during Murdaugh’s high-profile 2023 trial, including alleged jury tampering and leaking sealed evidence. This video breaks down how Hill’s personal book promotion, courtroom conduct, and sworn testimony could unravel parts of the trial that put Murdaugh behind bars. With South Carolina Law Enforcement Division leading the investigation and Murdaugh’s legal team demanding a new trial, the integrity of one of the most watched trials in America is now under serious scrutiny.

    #BeckyHill #AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughTrial #JuryTampering #TrueCrimeUpdate #CourtroomScandal #FelonyCharges #BehindTheDoorsOfJustice #PerjuryCase #JusticeSystem

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    19 mins
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