Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers

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 kind of person allegedly studies the art of the perfect crime—and then seems to leave behind a digital trail of breadcrumbs like it’s part of the plan? In this unnervingly fascinating dive into the alleged behavior of Bryan Kohberger, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott unpack the chilling possibility that the University of Idaho murder suspect may have been playing out a twisted h...

Was Karen Read seeking justice—or just someone to keep telling her she’s right? When a Boston police officer, John O'Keefe, turns up dead and Karen Read is charged with his alleged murder, things spiral into more than just a courtroom drama. Encrypted messages, endless hours of contact with a controversial blogger (who might have a bit of a crush), and a defense that screams “cover-up” more than “...

Could a self-declared prophet really be her own best defense attorney—while on trial for conspiracy to murder? Lori Vallow Daybell isn’t just accused of plotting her husband’s death—she’s also decided she’s the right person to argue her own case in court. Yeah, because nothing says “stable and innocent” like cross-examining witnesses in shackles. In this episode, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist/a...

Was justice actually served, or are we witnessing another case where the system seems to have its mind made up—facts be damned? Richard Allen is staring down 130 years in prison, but with his confession riddled with bizarre, impossible claims (like admitting to killing a grandchild that doesn’t exist), it's fair to ask—was this a real confession, or just the broken ramblings of a man driven to the...

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...

Did Karen Read really forget what happened that night, or is she just hoping everyone else does? A new perspective on her testimony paints a picture of shifting memories, missing details, and a whole lot of unanswered questions. From angry voicemails to an alleged love triangle, and even the role of alcohol-induced memory gaps—how much of her story actually holds up? And if she was so certain of w...

What really happened the night John O’Keefe died? Was it a tragic accident, a crime of passion, or something even more twisted? As Karen Read's trial looms, the recent HBO Max and Investigation Discovery documentary, Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read , peels back the layers of her story—though maybe not in the way she expected. Despite initially appearing to be a chance for her to set the...

Could Karen Read have really been involved in a cover-up, or is this just another case of conspiracy theories running wild? When alcohol, unreliable memories, and a mysterious late-night incident collide, the truth gets harder to pin down. In this episode, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dive deep into the murky details surrounding the alleged killing of John O'Keefe. Was it a tragi...

Did Karen Read’s own words do more harm than good? The countdown to Karen Read’s trial is on, and things are getting messy. With the HBO Max and Investigation Discovery docuseries Body in the Snow breaking down the case, the narrative around Read’s alleged involvement in Boston police officer John O’Keefe’s death takes some unexpected turns. Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brue...

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 person look at Charles Manson and think, “Yeah, this guy seems like a great life coach”? For most of us, his wild-eyed ranting and swastika-scarred forehead scream “run,” but for his devoted followers, he was the ultimate guru. So how did this failed musician and career criminal convince a group of lost souls to commit some of the most infamous murders in history? Psychotherapist and...

What makes a person not just follow, but kill for someone like Charles Manson? Sure, he had the whole unhinged, scruffy cult leader aesthetic going, but what was it about him that made people not just listen, but actually pick up knives and do his dirty work? Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dive into the dark psychology of Manson—his charm, his manipulation, and the perfect storm of...

What happens when a prosecutor is so convinced of their own story that they ignore evidence to the contrary? In the latest twist of the Delphi case, Richard Allen's defense team is calling out the state of Indiana for allegedly withholding key evidence—again. This time, they claim an inmate’s letters suggest that someone else may have confessed to the murders. Is this just another case of legal ma...

Could an innocent man be wasting away in prison while the real killer walks free? Richard Allen sits behind bars, sentenced to 130 years, but his confession seems more like the ramblings of a broken man than an admission of guilt. After 14 months in solitary confinement, he emerged a shadow of himself, claiming responsibility for crimes that defy logic—including one against a grandchild that doesn...

Was justice actually served, or are we witnessing another case where the system seems to have its mind made up—facts be damned? Richard Allen is staring down 130 years in prison, but with his confession riddled with bizarre, impossible claims (like admitting to killing a grandchild that doesn’t exist), it's fair to ask—was this a real confession, or just the broken ramblings of a man driven to the...

What makes a person follow a madman to the ends of the earth—and in some cases, to the point of murder? Charles Manson wasn’t just a cult leader; he was a psychological anomaly, a master manipulator with an uncanny ability to lure vulnerable people into his orbit. But was he truly a criminal mastermind, or just a delusional man who happened to find the right (or wrong) audience? Psychotherapist an...

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...