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True Crime Today

Welcome to Mind Behind The Crime, the authoritative podcast that grants you exclusive access to the profound insights of respected psychologists, psychotherapists, and mental health experts as they delve into the most captivating true crime stories of our time. Hosted by Tony Brueski, this enthralling series takes you on an intellectual journey through the intricate workings of the human mind and its connection to the darkest realms of criminal behavior. In each episode, the vaulted doors of the criminal psyche are unlocked, as these esteemed professionals analyze and unravel the complexities that underlie heinous acts, shedding light on the most chilling cases that have gripped the world. Prepare to be captivated, enlightened, and challenged as you venture into the realm where true crime meets the expertise of mental health professionals. Mind Behind The Crime offers a unique opportunity to understand the intricate web of the criminal mind and the essential role mental health plays in comprehending and preventing such acts. Join us on this intellectual odyssey, where true crime stories are not merely recounted, but dissected and analyzed by the sharpest minds in the field of psychology. Tune in to Mind Behind The Crime and embark on a journey of exploration and discovery, where the complexities of the human psyche are unveiled, and the enigmatic world of true crime finds its intersection with psychological expertise.

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers

Understanding The Adelson's: Roots, Culture & Control

Families that look “close” on the outside can actually be suffocating on the inside. In this segment, Tony Brueski is joined by psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott, along with Stacy and Todd, to unpack the roots of enmeshed families—the kind where loyalty becomes control.

We dig into cultural influences, from Jewish and Asian traditions that normalize family loyalty, to the rise of helicopter parenting. We explore how narcissistic parents turn children into extensions of themselves, expecting achievements to reflect back on them rather than fostering independence.

Shavaun explains the family continuum: disengaged (hands-off), balanced (healthy independence), and enmeshed (over-involved). Where does a family like the Adelsons fit? They raised high-achieving children, but at what cost? Their careers soared, but their moral compasses cracked.

This conversation looks at how enmeshment breeds anxiety, depression, and adult children who struggle with identity and boundaries. We also ask: Is there ever such a thing as a “good” enmeshed family, or is it always toxic in the long run?

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#AdelsonTrial #EnmeshedFamilies #ShavaunScott #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #FamilyPsychology #DanMarkel #DonnaAdelson #TrueCrimeCommunity #PsychologyOfCrime

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Understanding The Adelson's: Roots, Culture & Control

Kohberger’s “Mom Text” & Donna’s Grand Piano: How Loyalty Turns Criminal

Today’s full Hidden Killers Live digs into two explosive storylines and a deep psychological dive that ties them together. First, we unpack a new detail in the Bryan Kohberger case: the night-after exchange with his mother, including a link she sent describing the victim’s bruises and fight back. Was it innocent true-crime chatter between a mom and her criminology-student son—or something far more unsettling in hindsight? We connect that moment to Kohberger’s narrow fixations, the “coffee shop girl,” and his Jekyll/Hyde letters to Washington State University—groveling in one breath, arrogant and contemptuous toward a female professor in the next.

Then we pivot to Donna Adelson and the trial reality closing in. We break down the jailhouse witness who says Donna scripted her testimony word-for-word, promised packages and phone time, even floated $10,000, veneers, and a grand piano—with Harvey allegedly wired in via Zelle/Signal. We weigh how much of that is Donna’s mouth versus a real logistics web, and whether character-witness “coffee friends” help or hurt her in front of a jury.

Hour two zooms out to the system beneath the headlines: enmeshed families. Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins Tony, Stacy, and Todd to map the continuum (disengaged → balanced → enmeshed), cultural norms around close-knit loyalty, and how a narcissistic parent converts “love” into control. We get granular on roles (golden child, scapegoat), why kids learn not to push back, how “mom in your head” can sabotage adult relationships and marriages, and why some adult children feel literal relief when a controlling parent dies. We also confront the hard question: how does enmeshment escalate from everyday manipulation to high-stakes loyalty—the kind that risks careers, freedom, and, in the Adelson world, alleged cover-ups?

If you’re following the Kohberger case, the Adelson trial, or you’ve lived inside a family where loyalty and control got tangled, this is two hours of context, questions, and candid conversation. Drop your take in the comments—what crossed the line for you today?

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#HiddenKillers #ShavaunScott #BryanKohberger #DonnaAdelson #AdelsonTrial #DanMarkel #EnmeshedFamilies #TrueCrime #PsychologyOfCrime #CourtroomDrama

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Kohberger’s “Mom Text” & Donna’s Grand Piano: How Loyalty Turns Criminal

Bryan Kohberger’s Prison Meltdown: Complaints, Control & Collapse

Bryan Kohberger once carried himself like the smartest man in the room — the criminology PhD student who thought he could outthink investigators, classmates, maybe even the law itself. But the mask has slipped, and the picture we’re seeing from inside Idaho’s maximum-security prison is one of collapse.

Within weeks of being placed in J-Block, Kohberger began flooding staff with handwritten complaints. He demanded “full trays” of vegan food, griped about substitutions on his meals, and accused inmates of screaming threats at him through the vents. He even begged for a transfer out of his unit, describing the environment as unbearable. The man who once studied criminal minds with detached superiority now obsesses over cafeteria menus and taunts from other inmates.

Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to analyze why killers like Kohberger unravel so quickly when stripped of control. Prison life magnifies every psychological crack. For narcissistic and obsessive personalities, humiliation is poison — and in Kohberger’s case, it’s everywhere. The taunts, the food, the rigid schedule he cannot bend to his will — they all chip away at the illusion of control he’s clung to for years.

What does this mean for his mental future? Will he deteriorate into psychosis, like others have in solitary confinement? Or will he remain trapped in an endless cycle of petty grievances, a man who once imagined himself as a criminal mastermind reduced to fighting over mashed peas?

This episode takes you inside Kohberger’s prison meltdown — and shows how confinement doesn’t just punish the body, but shatters the fragile ego of a man who thought he’d never be caged.

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#BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #MoscowMurders #Idaho4 #PrisonLife #KohbergerPrison #ShavaunScott #TrueCrimePodcast #KohbergerComplaints

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Bryan Kohberger’s Prison Meltdown: Complaints, Control & Collapse

Donna Adelson’s Kids Just DESTROYED Her in Court — Full Breakdown

It was the moment Donna Adelson feared most: her own children stepping into the courtroom and turning the spotlight directly on her. Robert and Wendy Adelson both testified — and together, they may have just delivered the most devastating blow to their mother’s defense.

Robert’s words were blunt and powerful. He described Donna as controlling, manipulative, the one who dictated family life. Wendy’s testimony was more complicated — evasive, cautious, full of “I don’t remembers.” Two siblings, two approaches, but both ultimately painted a picture of a mother whose influence stretched too far.

In this full expert breakdown, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explains the psychology behind the Adelson family fracture: why Robert broke free, why Wendy clings to loyalty, and why jurors may see both paths as damning for Donna.

This isn’t just a trial about conspiracy. It’s the collapse of a family dynasty playing out in open court — and for Donna Adelson, her own children may be the witnesses that end it all.

#DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #RobertAdelson #WendyAdelson #AdelsonTrial #TrueCrime #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers

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Donna Adelson’s Kids Just DESTROYED Her in Court — Full Breakdown

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, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.

 

 Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.

 Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle.

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Judge Kevin Mullins EXPOSED S-for-Favors Scandal REVEALED-WEEK IN REVIEW

Jail Guard Speaks Out: Judge Mullins Invited Me to Sex Parties-WEEK IN REVIEW

Donna & Wendi Adelson EXPOSED: What Turned Wendi AGAINST Donna?-WEEK IN REVIEW

Donna Adelson DEMANDS To Testify Her Innocence In Dan Markel Case-WEEK IN REVIEW

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, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.

 

 Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.

 Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle.

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Sheriff Stines BREAKING POINT: Murder of Judge Mullins EXPLAINED-WEEK IN REVIEW

Sheriff Stines & Judge Mullins EXPOSED Murder & Corruption REVEALED

This is the full breakdown of one of the most shocking scandals in recent memory: the murder of Judge Kevin Mullins by Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines — and the avalanche of allegations that followed.

On September 19th, 2024, Stines shot Mullins inside his chambers, just minutes after sharing lunch. The killing was caught on courthouse surveillance. But the story didn’t end there. It only began.

In the aftermath, women came forward alleging Judge Mullins coerced them into sexual encounters in exchange for leniency, custody, or freedom. One victim, Tia Adams, told NewsNation she had sex with Mullins “countless times” and described it as humiliating and impossible to refuse.

Then came the jailhouse revelations. A former guard claimed the local jail operated like “a brothel” — with guards and supervisors allegedly exploiting inmates, rewarding them with cigarettes or commissary for sex. She alleged Judge Mullins himself invited her to sex parties with higher-ups.

In this extended episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, I’m joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to break down the psychology of coercion, the normalization of corruption, and the devastating impact on victims and communities. We also ask: Was Sheriff Stines protecting himself, or lashing out against a system he knew was rotten?

This is the full story — murder, scandal, and the deep questions about whether justice can survive in a system accused of betraying its own people.

#SheriffStines #JudgeMullins #ScandalExposed #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #Corruption #JailhouseExposed #Whitesburg #SexForFavors #TrueCrimePodcast

 

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Sheriff Stines & Judge Mullins EXPOSED Murder & Corruption REVEALED

Jail Guard Speaks Out: Judge Mullins Invited Me to Sex Parties

The courthouse may not have been the only place corruption thrived. A former jail guard told NewsNation’s Brian Entin that the Letcher County jail was “basically a brothel.” She alleged supervisors took inmates home, guards pressured women, and Judge Mullins himself invited her to late-night “parties” with other higher-ups.

Other allegations claim inmates were rewarded with cigarettes, commissary, or extra time outside their cells in exchange for sex. These claims, while unproven in court, paint a disturbing picture of systemic abuse where exploitation was treated as “normal.”

In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to explore what happens psychologically when corruption is normalized at a community level. How do group dynamics silence dissent? How does trauma multiply when victims know the community sees and does nothing? And what does it mean for Sheriff Stines to face trial in the same county, under the shadow of these allegations?

We also examine broader problems in America’s prison and jail systems — where oversight is weak, abuse often goes unchecked, and the vulnerable are left unprotected.

If even some of these allegations are true, this isn’t about a bad apple. It’s about an orchard poisoned from the inside.

#JailhouseExposed #JudgeMullins #SheriffStines #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #PrisonAbuse #Corruption #Whitesburg #SexScandal #CoverUp

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Jail Guard Speaks Out: Judge Mullins Invited Me to Sex Parties

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