Best Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers Podcasts (2025)

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I Am the Victim: Donna Adelson’s Unraveling at Sentencing 33:49

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Donna Adelson didn’t beg for mercy at sentencing—she grabbed the mic and tried to rewrite history. In this raw, emotionally fractured courtroom speech, Donna portrayed herself not as a conspirator—but as a victim. “There are two crimes,” she declared. “The second is taking my life.” Her voice cracked, her story crumbled, and what we witnessed was m…

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Why Was A Private Investigator Hired in D4VD Tesla Celeste Body Case? 14:16

5h ago14:16

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When a decomposing body was found in the front trunk of a Tesla linked to indie musician D4vd, it shattered the silence around a missing person case that had gone largely ignored. The body was that of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, reported missing in 2024. But it wasn’t law enforcement who made the next big move—it was the owner of the Holly…

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Why Was A Private Investigator Hired in D4VD Tesla Celeste Body Case? 14:16

4h ago14:16

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When a decomposing body was found in the front trunk of a Tesla linked to indie musician D4vd, it shattered the silence around a missing person case that had gone largely ignored. The body was that of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, reported missing in 2024. But it wasn’t law enforcement who made the next big move—it was the owner of the Holly…

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Governor Newsom Blocks Manson Follower Patricia Krenwinkel’s Parole Again 16:29

7h ago16:29

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Patricia Krenwinkel—once Manson’s obedient soldier, now 77 years old—is once again seeking freedom. And once again, California said no. Governor Gavin Newsom reversed her parole for the second time, citing her shallow insight into the brutal murders she committed in 1969. In this piece, we dig into the real reason Krenwinkel remains behind bars. It…

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Governor Newsom Blocks Manson Follower Patricia Krenwinkel’s Parole Again 16:29

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Patricia Krenwinkel—once Manson’s obedient soldier, now 77 years old—is once again seeking freedom. And once again, California said no. Governor Gavin Newsom reversed her parole for the second time, citing her shallow insight into the brutal murders she committed in 1969. In this piece, we dig into the real reason Krenwinkel remains behind bars. It…

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BURIED: The Real John Wayne Gacy Story They Never Told 17:13

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Peacock’s Devil in Disguise just dropped—a gripping dramatized take on the John Wayne Gacy case. But if you want the real investigation—told from inside the case files—you need to hear this. 🎧 BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigation is the remastered re-release of The Gacy Tapes from Defense Diaries. These are the original recordings and b…

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BURIED: The Real John Wayne Gacy Story They Never Told 17:13

9h ago17:13

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Peacock’s Devil in Disguise just dropped—a gripping dramatized take on the John Wayne Gacy case. But if you want the real investigation—told from inside the case files—you need to hear this. 🎧 BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigation is the remastered re-release of The Gacy Tapes from Defense Diaries. These are the original recordings and b…

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Donna Adelson Appeals Her Life Sentence, Defense Expert Eric Faddis on What Happens Next 22:10

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Convicted of masterminding the murder of her former son-in-law Dan Markel, Donna Adelson is now fighting for her life — again. Her motion for a new trial has been denied, and her defense team is preparing to appeal the 2025 verdict that sent the 75-year-old matriarch to Florida’s state prison for life. But what does an appeal like this really look …

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Donna Adelson Appeals Her Life Sentence, Defense Expert Eric Faddis on What Happens Next 22:10

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Convicted of masterminding the murder of her former son-in-law Dan Markel, Donna Adelson is now fighting for her life — again. Her motion for a new trial has been denied, and her defense team is preparing to appeal the 2025 verdict that sent the 75-year-old matriarch to Florida’s state prison for life. But what does an appeal like this really look …

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FBI Seizes Diddy’s “Freak-Off” Tapes in Devastating Forfeiture Order 17:37

10h ago17:37

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After receiving a four-year prison sentence in October 2025, Sean “Diddy” Combs now faces an even more devastating blow: the loss of control. A federal forfeiture order has handed over every piece of digital media tied to his sex trafficking conviction to the FBI—tapes, hard drives, phones, and cameras. What once served as private leverage has now …

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FBI Seizes Diddy’s “Freak-Off” Tapes in Devastating Forfeiture Order 17:37

11h ago17:37

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After receiving a four-year prison sentence in October 2025, Sean “Diddy” Combs now faces an even more devastating blow: the loss of control. A federal forfeiture order has handed over every piece of digital media tied to his sex trafficking conviction to the FBI—tapes, hard drives, phones, and cameras. What once served as private leverage has now …

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Inside the Greenberg Cover-Up Claims, Attorney Eric Faddis Legal Breakdown 36:51

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More than 14 years after Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment, the controversy has only grown louder. This year, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Lindsay Simon re-affirmed the 2011 ruling of suicide — despite twenty stab wounds, including injuries to the back of the neck and skull. But the original pathologist, Dr. Marlon Osbourne…

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Inside the Greenberg Cover-Up Claims, Attorney Eric Faddis Legal Breakdown 36:51

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More than 14 years after Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment, the controversy has only grown louder. This year, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Lindsay Simon re-affirmed the 2011 ruling of suicide — despite twenty stab wounds, including injuries to the back of the neck and skull. But the original pathologist, Dr. Marlon Osbourne…

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Bryan Kohberger: No Trial, No Testimony—So Where’s Lifetime Getting Their Script? 16:45

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Before the families could speak, Hollywood did. In a stunning October 2025 announcement, Lifetime confirmed that actor Miles Merry will play Bryan Kohberger in an upcoming dramatization of the Idaho student murders. The film, part of the network’s long-running “Ripped From the Headlines” series, is already deep in pre-production — casting finalized…

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Bryan Kohberger: No Trial, No Testimony—So Where’s Lifetime Getting Their Script? 16:45

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Before the families could speak, Hollywood did. In a stunning October 2025 announcement, Lifetime confirmed that actor Miles Merry will play Bryan Kohberger in an upcoming dramatization of the Idaho student murders. The film, part of the network’s long-running “Ripped From the Headlines” series, is already deep in pre-production — casting finalized…

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Ellen Greenberg & Donna Adelson, Attorney Eric Faddis Expert Legal Breakdown 58:42

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Two cases. Two women. Two very different ends of the justice system — and both asking the same question: how does this happen? In Philadelphia, Ellen Greenberg was found dead with twenty stab wounds, yet her death is still officially classified as a suicide. In Florida, Donna Adelson sits in a state prison for orchestrating her former son-in-law’s …

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Ellen Greenberg & Donna Adelson, Attorney Eric Faddis Expert Legal Breakdown 58:42

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Two cases. Two women. Two very different ends of the justice system — and both asking the same question: how does this happen? In Philadelphia, Ellen Greenberg was found dead with twenty stab wounds, yet her death is still officially classified as a suicide. In Florida, Donna Adelson sits in a state prison for orchestrating her former son-in-law’s …

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Did Notorious Fake Cancer Fraudster 'Scamanda' Understand Her Own Motives? | Amanda Riley Analysis 24:02

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This video answers the question: Can I analyze the case of Amanda Riley? Support Dr. Grande on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/drgrande⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Grande’s book Harm Reduction: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Harm-Reduction-Todd-Grande-PhD/dp/1950057313⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Grande's book Psychology of Notorious Serial Killers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ww…

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The Menendez Brothers Were THIS Close to Freedom. Here’s Why They Lost It 15:25

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They were once the most infamous brothers in America—then, almost forgotten. But in 2025, Lyle and Erik Menendez got a shot at parole for the first time in over three decades. The hearings were long. Emotional. Raw. And ultimately—for both—denied. In this detailed breakdown, we walk through why that door to freedom slammed shut again. From their ex…

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The Menendez Brothers Were THIS Close to Freedom. Here’s Why They Lost It 15:25

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They were once the most infamous brothers in America—then, almost forgotten. But in 2025, Lyle and Erik Menendez got a shot at parole for the first time in over three decades. The hearings were long. Emotional. Raw. And ultimately—for both—denied. In this detailed breakdown, we walk through why that door to freedom slammed shut again. From their ex…

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Ellen Greenberg Case: Inside the Mysterious Death That Defies Logic 1:00:30

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In this gripping true crime breakdown, Break the Case host Jennifer Coffindaffer takes listeners deep inside one of the most confounding and heartbreaking cases in recent memory — the death of 27-year-old schoolteacher Ellen Greenberg. Found stabbed 23 times in her Philadelphia apartment in 2011, Ellen’s death was quickly ruled a suicide — a conclu…

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Ellen Greenberg Case: Inside the Mysterious Death That Defies Logic 1:00:30

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In this gripping true crime breakdown, Break the Case host Jennifer Coffindaffer takes listeners deep inside one of the most confounding and heartbreaking cases in recent memory — the death of 27-year-old schoolteacher Ellen Greenberg. Found stabbed 23 times in her Philadelphia apartment in 2011, Ellen’s death was quickly ruled a suicide — a conclu…

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Found in a Tesla: Debunking the d4vd & Celeste Rivas Conspiracy Theories 18:14

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The death of Celeste Rivas, a missing 15-year-old girl found in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to music artist d4vd, has ignited a storm of speculation—and misinformation. But what do we actually know? What’s been confirmed by law enforcement? And what’s been dangerously fabricated? In this deep dive, we untangle the viral myths from the ver…

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Found in a Tesla: Debunking the d4vd & Celeste Rivas Conspiracy Theories 18:14

12m ago18:14

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The death of Celeste Rivas, a missing 15-year-old girl found in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to music artist d4vd, has ignited a storm of speculation—and misinformation. But what do we actually know? What’s been confirmed by law enforcement? And what’s been dangerously fabricated? In this deep dive, we untangle the viral myths from the ver…

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I Am the Victim: Donna Adelson’s Unraveling at Sentencing 33:49

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Donna Adelson didn’t beg for mercy at sentencing—she grabbed the mic and tried to rewrite history. In this raw, emotionally fractured courtroom speech, Donna portrayed herself not as a conspirator—but as a victim. “There are two crimes,” she declared. “The second is taking my life.” Her voice cracked, her story crumbled, and what we witnessed was m…

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I Am the Victim: Donna Adelson’s Unraveling at Sentencing 33:49

2h ago33:49

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Donna Adelson didn’t beg for mercy at sentencing—she grabbed the mic and tried to rewrite history. In this raw, emotionally fractured courtroom speech, Donna portrayed herself not as a conspirator—but as a victim. “There are two crimes,” she declared. “The second is taking my life.” Her voice cracked, her story crumbled, and what we witnessed was m…

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What Hulu Got Right—and Wrong—About the Murdaugh Murders 16:30

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Hulu’s Murdaugh: Death in the Family promised a gripping retelling of the Lowcountry’s most disturbing crime saga—and it delivered drama. But how much of it is grounded in the ugly, sprawling truth? In this episode, we compare the streaming series to the real events behind Alex Murdaugh’s meteoric fall—from murder and financial fraud to the implosi…

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What Hulu Got Right—and Wrong—About the Murdaugh Murders 16:30

4h ago16:30

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Hulu’s Murdaugh: Death in the Family promised a gripping retelling of the Lowcountry’s most disturbing crime saga—and it delivered drama. But how much of it is grounded in the ugly, sprawling truth? In this episode, we compare the streaming series to the real events behind Alex Murdaugh’s meteoric fall—from murder and financial fraud to the implosi…

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Inside the Mind of YNW Melly: A Rapper’s Descent into Murder 20:26

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You Took My Wife—and My Life: Harvey Adelson Melts Down in Court 29:00

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What happens when a man loses not just his wife—but the version of reality he’s built for over 50 years? In this gripping episode, we unpack the emotional, erratic, and deeply revealing courtroom statement of Harvey Adelson, the husband of convicted murderer Donna Adelson. At her sentencing, Harvey took the stand and delivered a passionate defense …

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You Took My Wife—and My Life: Harvey Adelson Melts Down in Court 29:00

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What happens when a man loses not just his wife—but the version of reality he’s built for over 50 years? In this gripping episode, we unpack the emotional, erratic, and deeply revealing courtroom statement of Harvey Adelson, the husband of convicted murderer Donna Adelson. At her sentencing, Harvey took the stand and delivered a passionate defense …

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You Took My Wife—and My Life: Harvey Adelson Melts Down in Court 29:00

6h ago29:00

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What happens when a man loses not just his wife—but the version of reality he’s built for over 50 years? In this gripping episode, we unpack the emotional, erratic, and deeply revealing courtroom statement of Harvey Adelson, the husband of convicted murderer Donna Adelson. At her sentencing, Harvey took the stand and delivered a passionate defense …

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The Banker Behind the Monster: Russell Laffitte’s Role in the Murdaugh Empire 16:07

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In the world of white-collar crime, it’s not always the man holding the gun who does the most damage. Sometimes, it’s the man holding the pen. Russell Laffitte, the former CEO of Palmetto State Bank, has officially been sentenced—state and federal—for his pivotal role in enabling Alex Murdaugh’s sprawling fraud schemes. From court-appointed conserv…

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The Banker Behind the Monster: Russell Laffitte’s Role in the Murdaugh Empire 16:07

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In the world of white-collar crime, it’s not always the man holding the gun who does the most damage. Sometimes, it’s the man holding the pen. Russell Laffitte, the former CEO of Palmetto State Bank, has officially been sentenced—state and federal—for his pivotal role in enabling Alex Murdaugh’s sprawling fraud schemes. From court-appointed conserv…

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The Adelsons Fall Apart: Narcissism, Denial, and Legacy in Shambles 1:02:27

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It wasn’t just Donna Adelson who broke down at sentencing—it was her husband Harvey, too. And in their back-to-back emotional outbursts, we witnessed the unraveling of an entire family narrative that had held for over a decade. In this joint psychological breakdown, Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole are joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to dissect …

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The Adelsons Fall Apart: Narcissism, Denial, and Legacy in Shambles 1:02:27

2h ago1:02:27

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It wasn’t just Donna Adelson who broke down at sentencing—it was her husband Harvey, too. And in their back-to-back emotional outbursts, we witnessed the unraveling of an entire family narrative that had held for over a decade. In this joint psychological breakdown, Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole are joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to dissect …

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The Adelsons Fall Apart: Narcissism, Denial, and Legacy in Shambles 1:02:27

1d ago1:02:27

1:02:27

It wasn’t just Donna Adelson who broke down at sentencing—it was her husband Harvey, too. And in their back-to-back emotional outbursts, we witnessed the unraveling of an entire family narrative that had held for over a decade. In this joint psychological breakdown, Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole are joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to dissect …

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Is Harvey Adelson Next? The Unindicted Shadow in the Markel Murder Plot 22:56

22h ago22:56

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Harvey Adelson hasn’t been charged. But he’s far from forgotten. In this episode, we walk the razor’s edge of what the evidence actually says about Harvey Adelson—the patriarch of a family fractured by murder, scandal, and courtroom spectacle. From wiretaps and Zelle subpoenas to call-detail records and coded texts, we examine the mounting circumst…

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Is Harvey Adelson Next? The Unindicted Shadow in the Markel Murder Plot 22:56

14h ago22:56

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Harvey Adelson hasn’t been charged. But he’s far from forgotten. In this episode, we walk the razor’s edge of what the evidence actually says about Harvey Adelson—the patriarch of a family fractured by murder, scandal, and courtroom spectacle. From wiretaps and Zelle subpoenas to call-detail records and coded texts, we examine the mounting circumst…

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Donna Adelson’s Sentencing Was a Masterclass in Narcissism 19:32

16h ago19:32

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Donna Adelson was sentenced to life in prison—but you wouldn’t know it by her behavior in court. What was meant to be a solemn moment of justice turned into a shocking display of entitlement, arrogance, and complete lack of remorse. In this episode, we break down the bizarre spectacle of Donna’s sentencing. From her declaration of innocence to her …

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Donna Adelson’s Sentencing Was a Masterclass in Narcissism 19:32

1d ago19:32

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Donna Adelson was sentenced to life in prison—but you wouldn’t know it by her behavior in court. What was meant to be a solemn moment of justice turned into a shocking display of entitlement, arrogance, and complete lack of remorse. In this episode, we break down the bizarre spectacle of Donna’s sentencing. From her declaration of innocence to her …

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The Ellen Greenberg COVER-UP CONTINUES, Despite Public Pressure 43:00

18h ago43:00

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There’s no way around it — the 2025 Ellen Greenberg report is a system defending itself, not an honest reevaluation of a suspicious death. Ellen Greenberg was 27, engaged, and planning a wedding when she was found with 23 wounds. Years later, after national media coverage, civil litigation, and public pressure, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s O…

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The Ellen Greenberg COVER-UP CONTINUES, Despite Public Pressure 43:00

2d ago43:00

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There’s no way around it — the 2025 Ellen Greenberg report is a system defending itself, not an honest reevaluation of a suspicious death. Ellen Greenberg was 27, engaged, and planning a wedding when she was found with 23 wounds. Years later, after national media coverage, civil litigation, and public pressure, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s O…

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Why Did Bryan Kohberger Really Plead Guilty? The Family Factor? 18:02

20h ago18:02

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Why did Bryan Kohberger suddenly plead guilty after nearly two years of pretrial warfare? The answer might be more personal—and more psychological—than legal. In this breakdown, we explore how the revelation that Kohberger’s sister, Amanda, was on the prosecution’s witness list may have triggered a collapse in his carefully controlled defense. For …

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Why Did Bryan Kohberger Really Plead Guilty? The Family Factor? 18:02

2d ago18:02

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Why did Bryan Kohberger suddenly plead guilty after nearly two years of pretrial warfare? The answer might be more personal—and more psychological—than legal. In this breakdown, we explore how the revelation that Kohberger’s sister, Amanda, was on the prosecution’s witness list may have triggered a collapse in his carefully controlled defense. For …

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Ellen Greenberg: The 2025 Report That Protects Power, Not Truth 27:03

22h ago27:03

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The name Ellen Greenberg has come to represent something larger than a single case — it’s now a symbol of what happens when systems prioritize self-protection over truth. In 2025, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office released a highly anticipated “independent review” of Ellen’s death — only to double down on the original ruling of suicide. De…

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Ellen Greenberg: The 2025 Report That Protects Power, Not Truth 27:03

3d ago27:03

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The name Ellen Greenberg has come to represent something larger than a single case — it’s now a symbol of what happens when systems prioritize self-protection over truth. In 2025, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office released a highly anticipated “independent review” of Ellen’s death — only to double down on the original ruling of suicide. De…

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Patrick McManus & Michael Chernus on Telling Gacy’s Victims’ Stories In Peacock Series 44:37

23h ago44:37

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Most true crime stories fall into the same trap—fixating on the killer, sensationalizing the violence, and leaving victims as footnotes. Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy doesn’t play that game. In this episode, we sit down with executive producer Patrick McManus, actor Michael Chernus, and attorney/podcaster Bob Motta to talk about how this new P…

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Patrick McManus & Michael Chernus on Telling Gacy’s Victims’ Stories In Peacock Series 44:37

3d ago44:37

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Most true crime stories fall into the same trap—fixating on the killer, sensationalizing the violence, and leaving victims as footnotes. Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy doesn’t play that game. In this episode, we sit down with executive producer Patrick McManus, actor Michael Chernus, and attorney/podcaster Bob Motta to talk about how this new P…