I'm Petrified of My Own Son: Rob Reiner's Final Warning Before His Murder

Nick Reiner is facing two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his parents — legendary director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele — to death in their Brentwood home. His defense attorney is already signaling an insanity plea, pointing to schizophrenia and a medication change weeks before the killings. The narrative being built is that Nick was failed by a broken system. But Nick's own words tell a different story. On the Dopey podcast, Nick admitted to gaming rehab — staying sober just long enough to get out, then going right back to using. He described stealing OxyContin from a sick elderly woman who needed it for pain. His words: "You throw your morals out the window." He spent reportedly seventeen rehab stints manipulating counselors, deceiving his parents, and convincing Rob and Michele that the experts were wrong and he was right. Rob Reiner said exactly that in interviews — that he regretted trusting the professionals over his son. He didn't realize what that trust actually was: successful manipulation by an addict who'd been running the same play since he was fifteen years old. The night before the killings, Rob reportedly told friends at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party: "I'm petrified of Nick. I think my own son can hurt me." By the next afternoon, Rob and Michele were dead. An insanity defense treats this crime like it happened in a vacuum. It didn't. Seventeen years of choices led to that bedroom. Every gamed rehab. Every stolen pill. Every lie. Nick Reiner made those choices. And now his parents are dead. The arraignment is January 7th. Prosecutors haven't decided whether to seek the death penalty. This is accountability — seventeen years late, but finally arriving. #nickreiner  #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #ReinerMurder #TrueCrime #TrueCrime2025 #MurderCase #Hollywood #Accountability #BreakingNews Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ ​Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkiller... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkille... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkiller... Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

This is it — the day the case finally reached its brutal conclusion. In this special Hidden Killers presentation, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke bring you the full, unedited courtroom video from the July 22, 2025 sentencing of Bryan Kohberger, the man who pleaded guilty to the killings of four University of Idaho students: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. No commentary during the hearing. No interruptions. Just the courtroom, exactly as it unfolded. Before the footage begins, Tony and Robin provide essential context — the legal stakes, the emotional weight, and what this day represented for the victims’ families. After the hearing ends, they return with insight and analysis of what we witnessed, what it means, and where this case lands in the broader landscape of justice. Inside the courtroom, you will see: • Raw, emotional statements from the families of Madison, Kaylee, Xana, and Ethan — the people who have carried this grief for nearly three years. • Kohberger’s final moments in court before spending the rest of his life in prison. • Whether he chooses to speak — or chooses silence. • Judge Steven Hippler delivering the sentence: four consecutive life sentences with no possibility of parole, plus an additional term for burglary. • The final chapter in a case that shattered families, rattled a community, and captivated the nation. There is no speculation here. No dramatization. No added heat. Just the reality of a courtroom reckoning — unscripted, unvarnished, and at times unbearably human. If you’ve followed this case from the beginning, this is the moment it all lands. The consequence. The closure. The weight of the final word. #HiddenKillers #BryanKohberger #Sentencing #TrueCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Sean “Diddy” Combs is no longer fighting from the top of a music empire — he’s fighting from a federal prison cell. And the battles are piling up faster than he can keep his story straight. In this explosive Hidden Killers breakdown, Tony Brueski analyzes two major developments shaking the already-fragile foundation of Diddy’s legal future: new allegations of witness tampering and a pattern of early prison violations that reveal a deeper psychological unraveling. First, Danity Kane alum Dawn Richard has filed a stunning new court document accusing Combs of interfering with a key witness while incarcerated. Her attorneys argue that even behind bars, Diddy’s ability — and willingness — to intimidate has not stopped. Prosecutors warned about this pattern from day one, citing years of coercion and obstruction when the court denied his bail four separate times. Now Richard’s team says their fears were justified. Then comes the second blow: reports that Diddy has already faced disciplinary action inside FCI Fort Dix, including an unauthorized three-way phone call and possession of contraband. His projected release date has reportedly been pushed back — a consequence that would crush any inmate, but especially someone whose entire identity was built on control, dominance, and carefully curated image. Tony Brueski and former prosecutor Eric Faddis break down what these behaviors mean legally and psychologically. From narcissistic collapse to entitlement conflict, we explore why high-control personalities often implode when confronted with structure they cannot manipulate. We also look at why these violations could damage Diddy’s appeal, affect his program eligibility, and create a record the government may later use to argue he remains a risk. This isn’t just a celebrity scandal. It’s the story of a man losing control of the one thing he valued most: the narrative. #Diddy #SeanCombs #DawnRichard #HiddenKillers #WitnessTampering #PrisonLife #TrueCrimeNews #CelebrityCase #TonyBrueski #FederalPrison Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

The Gilgo Beach case just took a seismic turn. A judge has ruled that all seven murder charges against Rex Heuermann will be combined into one massive, high-stakes trial — a decision that reshapes the legal battlefield and raises the pressure on everyone involved. In today’s episode, Tony Brueski and defense attorney/former prosecutor Eric Faddis break down what this ruling really means for the prosecution, the defense, and the jury tasked with navigating one of the most disturbing serial murder cases in American history. We examine why combining the charges could create a devastating narrative advantage for prosecutors, who will now be able to present a sweeping pattern of alleged behavior instead of siloed incidents. But this strategy also risks unfair prejudice, especially in a case already saturated with headlines, documentaries, and public speculation. Eric explains how jurors may psychologically struggle to separate evidence tied to each victim once everything is presented together. Then we turn to the wildcard that could influence the entire trial: Heuermann’s family. Could his ex-wife, Asa Ellerup, be compelled to testify? Would their daughter take the stand? And what about the documentary footage that captured intimate, raw emotional moments — could that become part of the evidentiary record? This episode explores the legal complexities of spousal testimony, impeachment risk, and whether family cooperation helps or hurts the defense. We also break down jury selection, the challenges of finding impartial jurors in New York, and the role advanced DNA techniques may play in establishing — or undermining — the state’s case. The ruling to consolidate the charges is not just procedural. It is transformational. If you’re following the Gilgo Beach case, this is the turning point you need to understand. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #HiddenKillersLive #TrueCrimePodcast #SerialKillerCase #AsaEllerup #DNAEvidence #TrueCrimeNews #Justice #EricFaddis Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

This episode pulls back the curtain on two of the most controversial and emotionally charged elements of the Delphi murders case: the evidence linked to Ron Logan that jurors never heard, and the personal devastation endured by Richard Allen’s wife, Kathy Allen, in the aftermath of his conviction. We start with the Logan file — an FBI affidavit outlining a falsified alibi, phone data placing Logan near the crime scene, past incidents of violence, and physical characteristics some believed matched the figure seen on the Monon High Bridge. Investigators executed a full search of Logan’s property, yet none of this information reached the jury in Richard Allen’s trial. Why was such a significant alternative lead effectively erased from the courtroom narrative? Was it investigative error, strategic omission, or an institutional decision to narrow the lens too early? These questions go to the heart of public confidence in the Delphi investigation. Then we shift to the human cost. Richard Allen’s transfer to an out-of-state facility placed him far from Kathy Allen, isolating him from the support system most defendants rely on during the appeals process. Kathy’s voice — steady, emotional, and often overlooked — brings forward the deeply personal reality of a case dominated by legal battles and public speculation. Defense attorney Bob Motta explains why she never took the stand and how her testimony might have reshaped the jury’s understanding of the man they were judging. This is the intersection of overlooked evidence, investigative blind spots, and the collateral damage left behind when a community demands closure before all questions are answered. #DelphiMurders #RonLogan #RichardAllen #KathyAllen #TrueCrimeNews #JusticeForAbbyAndLibby #HiddenKillers #WrongfulConvictionConcerns #DelphiCase #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

The Trial of Donna Adelson took an even more complex turn today as Robert “Rob” Adelson, Donna’s eldest son, stepped into the witness box. Unlike the investigators and outside witnesses, Rob brought jurors a deeply personal perspective, one that intersects family loyalty with the gravity of a murder trial. Rob’s testimony centered on family communications and interactions around the time of Dan Markel’s murder. He fielded questions about his mother’s involvement, the family’s frustrations over Wendi’s custody battle, and whether Donna ever spoke openly about solutions to “fix” the problem. While carefully measured in his answers, his presence underscored that even those closest to Donna cannot escape the courtroom spotlight. This testimony matters because it highlights how prosecutors are drawing a circle of influence around the Adelson family. By calling Rob, the State aimed to show that this wasn’t just a distant plot—it was something that touched the entire household. His words gave the jury insight into how family conversations may have shaped Donna’s state of mind, and whether her alleged desperation was evident to those closest to her. For the jury, Rob’s appearance added another dimension. Seeing a son testify while his mother faces life-altering charges creates a powerful visual: a family divided by allegations of murder, betrayal, and conspiracy. His testimony may not have been explosive, but it painted another piece of the picture prosecutors want jurors to see—a family dynamic steeped in pressure, resentment, and control. The trial is no longer just about evidence and timelines; it’s about family bonds unraveling in front of the world. #DonnaAdelson #RobAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #FloridaJustice #MurderTrial #AdelsonTrial #FamilyTestimony #TrialCoverage Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

🔍 Discover how Bryan Kohberger's twisted mind plotted a perfect getaway from the Idaho murders – only to unravel spectacularly – in this mind-bending analysis from Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review – a look back at the biggest cases of the year. Post his July 2025 guilty plea and four life sentences, psychotherapist insights peel back the layers: A criminology whiz who studied killers, yet botched basics like phone pings, Amazon traces, and that damning Ka-Bar sheath DNA left at the #Idaho4 scene. What fueled his god-complex arrogance? Childhood isolation, academic ego, and a fatal underestimation of forensic tech – all dissected in raw detail. This Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski: True Crime Today deep dive spotlights the psychotherapist's takedown: Kohberger's "invisible" stalking at WSU, delusional alibis blending into night drives, and why third-party theories were smoke screens for his crumbling facade. Relive the November 2022 frenzy – muffled screams, survivor shadows, and evidence avalanche that crushed his noose-dodging dreams. Echoing into 2025: The Goncalves' WSU lawsuit filed November 19 blasts overlooked red flags, while restitution clashes over the $30K fund and urn reimbursements rage post-November 5 hearing, demanding systemic fixes for campus creeps. True crime sleuths, this is electric: Expert probes into a killer's blind spots, from premed buys to plea panic, revealing why overconfidence writes epitaphs. Did he ever think he'd walk free? Unpack the psyche that turned student into sentenced shadow – your 2025 blueprint for spotting monsters in plain sight. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #PsychBreakdown #EscapePlan #TrueCrime #KohbergerPsyche #Idaho4 #HiddenKillers2025 #CrimeYearInReview #WSULawsuit #TrueCrimePodcast #MurderMind Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

The Alex Murdaugh story is not finished — in fact, the most consequential chapter may be the one unfolding right now. Three final filings have landed before the South Carolina Supreme Court, and they paint two radically different versions of justice. Prosecutors insist the evidence against Murdaugh was overwhelming: the kennel video timeline, the lies about his whereabouts, the destroyed credibility, and what they describe as a mountain of circumstantial proof. The defense, however, says the entire 2023 double-murder trial was fundamentally corrupted — built on juror influence, untested forensics, and weeks of prejudicial financial-crime testimony that turned a criminal defendant into a caricature of evil. In this full Hidden Killers breakdown, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and former prosecutor Eric Faddis dissect the final battle lines. We examine the juror affidavit alleging Clerk of Court Becky Hill commented on Murdaugh’s demeanor. The defense argues those remarks tainted deliberations and demand a presumption of prejudice. The state counters that Hill’s behavior, though “improper,” had no measurable effect — and that the evidence was strong enough to withstand any misstep. We explain how the Supreme Court evaluates fairness, prejudice, “harmless error,” and institutional integrity — and why this appeal isn’t just about guilt, but about whether the justice system can confront its own cracks. Missing forensic testing, questions about expert pressure, and Hill’s own criminal charges raise deeper issues about how courts protect verdicts in high-profile cases. If the Supreme Court affirms the conviction, the saga quiets — for now. If they order a new trial, it becomes one of the biggest judicial reversals in modern true crime. #AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughAppeal #HiddenKillers #BeckyHill #CourtroomDrama #SouthCarolina #TrueCrimeAnalysis #LegalUpdate #TonyBrueski #JusticeSystem Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Sean “Diddy” Combs wants out — urgently. After barely a year behind bars, he’s demanding the appeals court speed up his case, framing the delays as an injustice rather than a natural consequence of the crimes he admitted to. But this episode of Hidden Killers reveals what’s really driving his desperation: narcissistic collapse, loss of control, and a man who has never learned to live without power. Tony Brueski breaks down how Diddy’s “fast-track appeal” isn’t just legal strategy — it’s psychological exposure. Joined by former prosecutor Eric Faddis, we analyze how Combs’ behavior follows the exact trajectory experts associate with collapsing narcissists: denial, grandiosity, entitlement, and frantic attempts to reclaim narrative dominance. From his courtroom “spiritual reset” to blaming layoffs at Bad Boy Records on his own arrest, the pattern is unmistakable. But the story gets darker. A disturbing Florida police report now details a grotesque new allegation — one tied to a producer, preserved clothing belonging to Biggie Smalls, and an assault that weaponized legacy and trauma. This case isn’t expanding at the edges — it’s ripping open decades of alleged coercion, violence, and humiliation. And just as his legal world unravels, reports emerge that Diddy was caught with homemade alcohol inside Fort Dix. Prison hooch — “pruno” — a fermented trash-bag brew made from rotting fruit and sugar packets. The man who once marketed premium vodka is now allegedly drinking the lowest form of liquor behind bars. No entourage. No glamour. Just the smell of citrus rot and ego decay. More than 50 civil claims now orbit Diddy’s name. Each new allegation chips away at the empire he built on fear and illusion — and exposes the man who believed he would always outrun consequences. This is the downfall — unfiltered. #Diddy #SeanCombs #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #TonyBrueski #CelebrityAccountability #NarcissisticCollapse #PrisonLife #CassieVentura #JusticeForSurvivors Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Step inside the darkness investigators uncovered in the Massapequa Park home of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann. In this episode, we break down five of the most disturbing pieces of evidence seized from inside that ordinary-looking suburban house—items that paint a chilling psychological portrait of a man prosecutors say lived a double life for decades. From the child-sized doll encased in glass to the portrait of a bruised woman, the 87-entry “kill plan” digital file, the nearly 300-gun basement vault, and the massive collection of extreme digital content, each object reflects themes of control, violence, secrecy, and fantasy. These aren’t rumors—these items were documented in court filings and discussed publicly by investigators. But the horror inside the home is only half the story. The case now barrels toward a critical turning point on July 17, when a pivotal Frye hearing will determine whether the prosecution’s whole genome sequencing evidence is allowed at trial. Prosecutors say this cutting-edge DNA method connects hairs found on victims to Heuermann and his family members. The defense calls it “magic”—too new, too untested, too unreliable. If the judge rejects the science, the state loses one of its strongest forensic links. If the judge allows it, the defense may have nowhere left to run. We also examine what else could surface at the hearing: potential links to additional victims, revelations from the mountain of digital devices seized from the home, and whether the court will force this into five separate trials or one massive showdown. If you follow the Gilgo Beach case, this is essential context—the physical evidence, the psychological implications, and the legal battle that could reshape everything. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachMurders #EvidenceBreakdown #DNAEvidence #FryeHearing #TrueCrimeAnalysis #SerialKillerCase #HiddenKillers #ForensicUpdate #LongIslandCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872