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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...

In this jaw-dropping courtroom moment, Lori Vallow Daybell breaks every expectation of legal decorum by asking a witness if her murdered husband, Charles Vallow , was “a good kisser.” In this episode of Hidden Killers , Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke to unpack the psychological implications of Vallow’s behavior during her murder trial — and what it rev...

Did Karen Read really back into John O’Keefe, or are we about to watch another courtroom performance where the plot twists harder than a Netflix docuseries? With trial number two kicking off, things already feel different—more jurors, a new prosecutor who actually knows how to speak clearly, and a professional accident reconstructionist who won’t pass out mid-sentence. Jennifer Coffindaffer points...

In today’s gripping episode, we dive deep into the emotional unraveling of Richard Allen , the man at the center of the Delphi murders case . Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke to dissect the shocking recorded phone calls and confessions that many are holding up as evidence — but are they the product of truth, or of a shattered mind in crisis? Robin Dreeke...

What kind of person goes from saying they “might’ve clipped him” to throwing a whole crew of alleged co-conspirators under the bus? Karen Read’s story is shifting more than a drunk memory at 2 a.m.—first it was vodka shots every 40 minutes, now it's “probably four.” But receipts, video, and a solid blood alcohol test say otherwise. Tony Brueski and retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer break dow...

Was Richard Allen coerced into confessing to the Delphi murders? In this chilling episode, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke to investigate whether law enforcement in the Delphi case crossed ethical and legal boundaries in pursuit of a confession — regardless of the truth. Dreeke breaks down the tactics allegedly used during Allen’s interrogation, raising...

What happens when the lead investigator on a case is accused of being more of a biased bulldozer than a seeker of truth? In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski to unpack the latest twists in the Karen Read trial. They dig into the potential impact of Detective Proctor’s unprofessional behavior and whether his disdain for Read—and a seriously sloppy inve...

In one of the most emotionally raw episodes to date, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke to break down the heart-wrenching jailhouse calls of Richard Allen , the man at the center of the Delphi murders case . These recorded conversations reveal a deteriorating state of mind — confusion, hopelessness, and a desperate need for connection. But do they reflect...

What really happened to John O'Keefe—and will Karen Read’s second trial finally clear the air, or just stir up more questions? As the sequel trial kicks off, there are already major shifts in strategy. With a new lead prosecutor, Brennan—polished, persuasive, and determined to plug the gaping holes in the first round—the prosecution seems ready for a redemption arc. Gone is the shaky accident reco...

Week one of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial is in the books — and what a week it was. In this powerful breakdown, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke to unpack the chaotic courtroom scenes, surreal self-representation tactics, and emotionally charged testimony that set the tone for one of the most bizarre murder trials in recent history. As Vallow plays both...

What happens when the people selecting the jury might be more controversial than the evidence itself? As Karen Read faces a second trial in the alleged murder of her Boston cop boyfriend, questions swirl around everything from botched investigations to biased jurors. Jennifer Coffindaffer, retired FBI Special Agent, joins Tony Brueski to dive into the chaotic storm surrounding this case—where tail...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...

What makes a respected anesthesiologist allegedly turn a scenic Hawaiian hike into an attempted murder scene? Gerhard Canig, a man known for precision and calm under pressure, is now under scrutiny after allegedly trying to kill his wife, Ariel, by pushing her off a cliff—and possibly backing that plan up with some mysteriously packed syringes. FBI behavioral expert Robin Dreeke joins to dissect t...

Was the shower selfie just a flex—or a full-blown taunt from an alleged killer? We’re diving into some of the most unnerving details surrounding Bryan Kohberger, including the mystery of the ID allegedly found in a box, the chilling symbolism behind that now-infamous shower photo, and the dark online persona of “Papa Roger.” Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins to unpack the theor...

What really happened during that long, tense cross-country drive with Bryan Kohberger and his dad after the alleged murders? Was it father-son bonding… or a silent ride full of secrets? In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke breaks down what might’ve been going through Kohberger’s head—if he's the one who did it, of course. From allegedly compartmentalized planning and sloppy timi...

What happens when your college homework sounds suspiciously like a real-life murder manual? Turns out, Bryan Kohberger’s 2020 final for his criminal justice class wasn’t just a routine academic exercise—it might be the most damning piece of "fiction" sitting in a courtroom today. Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer dive deep into the eerie overlap between Kohberger’s s...

What happens when your holiday dinner companion turns out to be the alleged suspect in a quadruple homicide? One day you’re passing the mashed potatoes, the next you’re getting subpoenaed to talk about how your kid acted on winter break. The Kohberger family may not be on trial, but they’re walking a psychological tightrope—possibly being asked to relive the subtle red flags they tried so hard to...

Did Karen Read's own words just become the prosecution's best weapon? As the second trial looms, things aren't looking any cleaner for either side. The prosecution's biggest nightmare? A lead investigator who went full villain, got fired for drinking on the job, and couldn’t stop trash-talking the alleged killer before the ink was even dry on the reports. But while the state tries to recover from...

How does a man allegedly responsible for some of the most horrifying crimes in recent history manage to blend into suburban life so well that even his own family didn’t seem to notice? Tony Brueski teams up with retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke to unravel how Rex Heuermann allegedly maintained a horrifying double life, hiding his darkest urges behind a carefully groomed mask of normalcy. Fro...

How does someone allegedly murder for years and no one—not their spouse, not their neighbors, not even law enforcement—catches on? The case of the Long Island Serial Killer is less about a criminal mastermind and more about a society that seems almost designed to look the other way. In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke unpacks how someone like Rex Heuermann could allegedly opera...