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The Five Key Changes in Karen Read’s Story the Morning John Died What made Karen Read ask “Did I hit him?” before anyone even knew John O’Keefe was dead—or that his body was in the snow? That single moment in court, as Jennifer McCabe described the scream-filled phone calls and Karen’s early-morning panic, could be a window into psychological chaos… or calculated guilt. In this episode, psychother...

Was Lori Vallow Evil or Delusional? Therapist Breaks It Down What happens when a mother convinces herself her children are zombies—and that killing them is an act of divine love? Lori Vallow Daybell’s story isn’t just another twisted true crime—it’s a deep dive into the psychology of delusion, religious obsession, and manipulation. Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins us to unpack how Lo...

Zombies, Cults & Kids: Lori Vallow’s Mental Spiral Explained Lori Vallow didn’t rant about zombies in court—and that might be the most chilling part. Instead of invoking bizarre religious visions or preaching about doomsday prophecies, she showed restraint. But why? Was this calculated control, or something deeper, darker? Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott unpacks the eerie awareness Lo...

Karen Read Said 'I Hit Him' – But What Does That Really Mean? When a Boston cop ends up dead after a party, the official story says his girlfriend, Karen Read, drunkenly backed over him. But is that really what happened? Or is this a case of gaslighting, memory gaps, and a powerful old boys' club protecting its own? In this episode, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins us to dissect the...

The Psychology of a ‘Doomsday Mom’  What Made Lori Vallow Kill? What turns a loving mother into a self-declared goddess on a divine mission to destroy? Lori Vallow Daybell’s transformation from suburban mom to apocalyptic believer captivated the nation—and left a trail of death and disbelief. In this episode, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott unpacks the rare psychological disorders that ma...

Cult of Karen: Inside the Extremes of Her Supporters and Detractors An intoxicated woman. A dead police officer. A community split down the middle. What started as a tragic accident has spiraled into a full-blown war of public opinion, complete with viral conspiracy theories, witness intimidation, and phone dumps on army bases. In this chilling breakdown of the Karen Read case, psychotherapist and...

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...

The Psychology Behind Karen Read’s 'Confession' – Shavaun Scott Breaks It Down What happens when a woman with a hazy memory, a high blood alcohol count, and a house full of police becomes the center of a homicide investigation? Day one of Karen Read’s retrial kicks off with the kind of courtroom tension and narrative twists that force you to question everything. Was it an accident fueled by alcoho...

When love feels perfect but ends in tragedy—what did we miss? On this episode of Murder in the Morning with Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole, we dissect the chilling psychology behind relationships that turn deadly. Joining us is therapist Sonnet Daymont, currently authoring When Dangerous Feels Like Home , a memoir on healing from trauma. She explains how emotional abuse often begins in silence—with o...

Could Karen Read be using the narcissist’s playbook to manipulate public opinion in her alleged role in the death of John O’Keefe? What begins as a look into a toxic relationship quickly unravels into a psychological maze of contradictions, conspiracy, and chaos. Tony Brueski teams up with psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott to dissect the alleged behavioral patterns that mirror classic narci...

What kind of person burns their life down to support someone they’ve never met—especially someone accused of murder? Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dig into the psychology behind the super fans of alleged killer Karen Read, questioning what drives ordinary people to lose their grip on reality in the name of "justice." From people flying across countries and going bankrupt just to p...

How many red flags does it take before we stop calling it a parade? Karen Read's alleged involvement in the death of John O’Keefe has all the markings of a psychological thriller—complete with shifting narratives, emotionally charged text messages, and an army of supporters ready to go to battle on her behalf. Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to unpack the alleged narcis...

What really happened that night—was it a tragic accident or something far more calculated? Karen Read's shifting stories and foggy memories make it hard to pin down the truth. One minute she’s unsure if she even hit him, the next she’s got vivid recollections involving loud U2 music and emotional play-by-plays. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to dig into the inconsistencies and ps...

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...

Is Lori Vallow Daybell really a misunderstood prophet—or just a full-blown narcissist who thinks she can out-lawyer a courtroom? In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski , we dive into Lori's Arizona murder trial where she's playing both defendant and defense attorney. Yes, the woman already convicted of murdering her children is now cross-examining her grieving relatives like she’s sta...

What happens when a man is thrown into solitary for 14 months before he’s even convicted of a crime? Richard Allen’s jailhouse phone calls are finally out, and they're brutal. Not because he confesses—because he doesn’t. But because you can hear the unraveling. His voice cracks, his mind spirals, and what starts as desperation quickly turns into something a lot darker. He tells his wife he loves h...

What kind of person turns a college homework assignment into a possible blueprint for murder? Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dive into the eerie overlap between Bryan Kohberger’s 2020 essay and the brutal killings he’s now alleged to have committed. Was it just a well-written assignment, or something far darker—a calculated rehearsal? They explore the psychology behind individuals...

What happens when an alleged confession comes from someone in the middle of a complete psychotic break? This episode dives deep into some of the disturbing phone calls and jailhouse recordings that many are pointing to as proof of guilt in the Delphi murders—only there's a glaring problem. The confessions are coming from a man who may not even know what's real anymore. Between drinking toilet wate...

What happens when flawed forensics and relentless pressure collide in the interrogation room? Richard Allen’s interrogation in connection to the Delphi murders wasn’t just aggressive—it was an unsettling blend of manipulation, outdated techniques, and a total disregard for modern psychological understanding. Tony Brueski teams up with psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott to dissect the disturb...

Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down The Initial Delphi Police Interrogation of Richard Allen How do you get a man to confess to something he didn’t do? Easy—just throw every shady interrogation tactic in the book at him and hope something sticks. When Richard Allen was brought in for questioning about the alleged Delphi murders of Abby and Libby, the detectives didn’t exactly hold back. They...

What if the only thing tying someone to a murder scene is a single unspent bullet—and the supposed match is based on science that’s barely admissible in court? Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dig into the second interrogation of alleged Delphi killer Richard Allen, and it’s a rough watch. With no digital history, no witnesses, and no prior criminal record, the prosecution’s big move...