Will Anyone Get Inside The Brain Of Bryan Kohberger To Explain His Evil Deeds?

Ret. FBI Behavior Chief Breaks Down The Cops & Culture That Groomed Sandra Birchmore Description: Sandra Birchmore wasn’t just failed by a few bad officers—she was failed by an entire culture. At 23, Sandra was found dead—alone and pregnant. What the public was told: suicide. What federal prosecutors now allege: murder, cover-up, and years of grooming at the hands of a trusted law enforcement officer. Matthew Farwell, the former Stoughton cop now indicted for Sandra’s death, first met her when she was just 13. He was her mentor in the department’s Explorer program. But behind that title was a predator, and behind him? A department that protected itself at every turn. In this episode, we sit down with Robin Dreeke, the former Chief of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Program, to dissect how this could happen—and why no one stopped it. Robin walks us through the behavioral red flags, the abuse of institutional structure, and the critical leadership failures that enabled this kind of manipulation to thrive unchecked. We also explore why no one else has been charged—despite multiple officers having ties to Sandra—and what it says about the “silent exits” we’ve seen from others in the department. Robin reveals how abusers test boundaries through secrecy, how grooming flourishes in programs like Explorers, and why a lack of oversight can be just as dangerous as overt misconduct. This isn’t just about Matthew Farwell. It’s about every department that refuses to see what’s right in front of them. Sandra Birchmore’s case is a warning—and Robin Dreeke is here to tell us what happens when no one listens. #SandraBirchmore #RobinDreeke #FBIBehavioralAnalysis #PoliceGrooming #InstitutionalFailure #HiddenKillersPodcast #TonyBrueski #ExplorerProgram #LawEnforcementAccountability #PredatorsInPower 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

Will Anyone Get Inside The Brain Of Bryan Kohberger To Explain His Evil Deeds? Description: Bryan Kohberger may have pled guilty, but the bigger question still lingers—why did he do it? In this chilling episode, defense attorney Bob Motta explores whether we’ll ever truly get inside Kohberger’s mind to understand what drove him to murder four innocent students. Is it even possible to decode someone like Kohberger? Or is he destined to remain a psychological cipher—studied, speculated about, and ultimately unknowable? We explore the possibility of post-sentencing psychological evaluations, whether Kohberger will ever cooperate, and if academic figures like Dr. Katherine Ramsland (his former professor) could eventually unlock something meaningful. Motta also breaks down what defense attorneys observe in these kinds of defendants—what’s real, what’s performative, and what’s dangerously misleading. This isn’t just a legal discussion. It’s an exploration of evil, mental illness, and the limits of forensic psychology. #BryanKohberger #KohbergerPsychology #CriminalMind #TrueCrimePodcast #BobMotta #HiddenKillers #PsychologicalProfile #SerialKillerStudy #KohbergerTrial #JusticeForTheVictims    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 

How Bryan Kohberger THOUGHT He Could Get Away With It, Psychotherapist Break Down Description: What drives a man with extensive criminology training to commit a horrifying quadruple homicide and genuinely believe he could evade justice? In this compelling episode, esteemed psychotherapist Shavaun Scott meticulously analyzes the chilling psychological landscape behind Bryan Kohberger’s notorious crimes. From his carefully calculated planning and disturbing level of confidence to his devastating missteps, Scott reveals the underlying traits of narcissism, pathological arrogance, and emotional detachment that define Kohberger's criminal mind. Listeners will discover how Kohberger’s academic background provided not only knowledge but a dangerously inflated sense of superiority that emboldened him to commit the murders in Idaho—under the mistaken belief that he could outsmart seasoned detectives. Scott sheds light on specific behaviors and psychological markers commonly associated with perpetrators who possess both educational prowess and sociopathic tendencies, highlighting exactly how Kohberger fits this disturbing pattern. Throughout this episode, we explore how Kohberger’s flawed thought process and egocentric worldview blinded him to critical mistakes, such as leaving DNA evidence at the crime scene, employing careless digital communications, and maintaining a false sense of security. Shavaun Scott provides a uniquely insightful perspective, breaking down exactly how Kohberger’s mind rationalized and justified the brutal acts he committed, along with his ultimate downfall. This deep dive is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complex intersection between high intelligence, criminal psychology, and the fatal arrogance of believing oneself above suspicion. By dissecting Kohberger’s failed psychological strategies, we gain invaluable insight into the inner workings of a criminal mind convinced of its own invincibility—until reality shattered the illusion. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #PsychologicalProfile #IdahoMurders #CriminalMind #TrueCrimePodcast #ForensicPsychology #PsychotherapistAnalysis #CrimePsychology #Narcissism #HiddenKillers    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 

Breaking Down THE BREAK-DOWN In The Prosecution Of Sean Diddy Combs With Attorney Eric Faddis Description: The prosecution came in hot. Multiple alleged victims. Years of accusations. A viral video of Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura. And yet—after weeks of testimony and mounting evidence—the jury said: guilty, but only on the lesser charges. So what exactly went wrong? In this episode, we sit down with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis to dissect the unraveling of the federal government’s case against Diddy. Eric takes us inside the mechanics of a federal prosecution—what prosecutors aim to prove in sex trafficking and racketeering cases, how they structure witness timelines, and how those foundations can start to collapse when even one crucial piece goes missing. We explore: The impact of key witnesses (like Victims #3 and #5) never testifying The prosecution’s decision to drop kidnapping and arson allegations mid-trial How the defense weaponized silence by presenting no case at all Whether this was overconfidence, prosecutorial mismanagement, or both Eric also weighs in on whether the jury simply rejected the broader trafficking narrative—or if this was a case lost on strategy and execution, not evidence. Was the prosecution too fragmented in its approach? Did they fail to give jurors a cohesive “villain arc”? Or did they underestimate how a celebrity defendant and high-profile chaos could distort the courtroom dynamic? If you watched this case and found yourself asking, “How does someone get convicted of transporting women for sex—but not for trafficking them?”—this breakdown pulls no punches. #DiddyVerdict #EricFaddis #FederalProsecution #TrialBreakdown #TrueCrimePodcast #WitnessCollapse #CelebrityJustice #SexTraffickingTrial #JusticeSystemFailure #HiddenKillers 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

Howard Blum Breaks Down Everything He Now Believes About The Bryan Kohberger Case – Full Interview Description: This is the full unfiltered conversation with Howard Blum, NYT bestselling author of When the Night Comes Falling, and it’s nothing short of explosive. In this episode, we dive into every angle of the Bryan Kohberger case — from the emotional fractures inside the Kohberger family to the courtroom strategies, from the psychological portrait of the accused to the uncomfortable questions still left unanswered. Blum brings fresh reporting and bold theories: what Bryan may have said to his parents just hours after the killings, how his father may have started putting the pieces together during their cross-country drive, and why the plea deal might not be justice — but a quiet form of surrender by the state of Idaho. He also details Kohberger’s possible motivations, his alleged obsession with Madison Mogen, and how Dr. Katherine Ramsland — Kohberger’s professor and a leading expert on serial killers — may have been part of the psychological fuel that drove him. You’ll also hear insight from Robin Dreeke, retired FBI Special Agent and former head of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, who helps decode the micro-signals in Kohberger’s behavior, from his strange post-murder selfie to his failed alibi strategy. This is the definitive breakdown — equal parts legal, emotional, and forensic — of one of the most haunting cases in modern true crime. If you want to understand who Bryan Kohberger is, what he may have planned next, and why this case has left so many still searching for closure — start here. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #HowardBlum #IdahoFour #FullInterview #HiddenKillers #MoscowMurders #TrueCrimePodcast #KohbergerCase #CriminalMotive #KatherineRamsland 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

Was Bryan Kohberger An Incel? Howard Blum Breaks It Down Description: Was Bryan Kohberger motivated by ideology, obsession, or something even more psychologically fractured? In this provocative episode, NYT bestselling author Howard Blum joins us to explore a question that’s been quietly lurking behind the headlines since the Idaho murders first made national news: Was Kohberger operating from an incel mindset? And if so, how deeply did that influence his alleged actions? We’re not talking about forums and usernames — we’re talking about ideology. The belief system of someone who sees themselves as permanently rejected, isolated, and entitled to vengeance. Blum shares his view that Kohberger didn’t need to be part of an incel community to think like one. His behavioral profile, obsessions with power and control, and his apparent fixation on Maddie Mogen may point to a rage rooted in rejection — and a mindset that made her very existence feel like a personal attack. Blum walks us through Kohberger’s transformation — from socially isolated and heroin-addicted to physically obsessed and academically fixated. This was a man who reinvented himself not out of growth, but out of fury. A man who may have viewed Maddie as the symbol of everything he could never be part of — and therefore, someone who had to be destroyed. With Robin Dreeke’s behavioral analysis sharpening the psychological edges, this conversation dives into dangerous territory: how toxic masculinity, obsessive isolation, and a hunger for control may converge to produce something monstrous. And how one-sided obsession can turn fatal — especially when it festers in silence. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #IncelIdeology #HowardBlum #TrueCrimeToday #IdahoFour #ToxicObsession #TrueCrimePodcast #MoscowMurders #HiddenKillers #CriminalPsychology 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

Kohberger Big Breakdown – Katherine Ramsland & The Witness List Before the case ever reached a plea deal, there was one name on Bryan Kohberger’s defense witness list that raised every eyebrow in true crime: Dr. Katherine Ramsland. Ramsland isn’t just any expert. She’s a forensic psychologist, bestselling author, and was Kohberger’s criminology professor at DeSales University. She also worked directly with the BTK killer, Dennis Rader. Her inclusion signaled that the defense was preparing to lean into Kohberger’s background in criminal psychology—maybe even to argue a behavioral or diminished-capacity angle. But here’s the twist: Ramsland publicly distanced herself. She said she never expected to be a witness, and never saw violent tendencies in Kohberger. That raises the question—why was her name there in the first place? In this episode, we break down what her inclusion says about the defense’s early strategy. Were they gearing up to humanize Kohberger? Paint him as a misunderstood academic? Use his background in criminal behavior as a shield instead of a sword? We explore how the plea deal cut off any courtroom appearance by Ramsland—and why that might have been intentional. This is the psychological warfare of trial strategy: what you signal, what you threaten, and what you never have to prove. Her name may never be called, but it says a lot about the narrative they wanted in play. HASHTAGS: #BryanKohberger #KatherineRamsland #ExpertWitness #CriminalPsychology #BTKConnection #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #WitnessList #DefenseStrategy #KohbergerCase 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

Gilgo Beach Trial Showdown: DNA Bombshell Looms in Rex Heuermann Case The Rex Heuermann case is barreling toward a major inflection point—and July 17 might just decide everything. In this episode, we break down exactly what’s about to go down in court, where the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer faces a pivotal Frye hearing on the admissibility of the prosecution’s DNA evidence. The stakes? Nothing less than the forensic backbone of the entire case. At issue is the use of cutting-edge whole genome sequencing, a method prosecutors say conclusively links hair found on victims to Heuermann and his family. The defense is calling it “magic,” arguing it’s too new and untested for New York courts. If the judge agrees, Heuermann could dodge one of the strongest scientific ties between him and the seven women he’s accused of murdering. But if the evidence is allowed? Heuermann's defense may be toast. We also explore what else could emerge at the hearing: will more victims be linked? Will previously unseen digital evidence surface from the arsenal of hard drives seized from Heuermann’s home? And how will the court rule on whether the case should be split into multiple trials—or proceed as one massive, media-saturated showdown? Beyond the courtroom, the investigation is still active. With four Gilgo-area victims not yet tied to Heuermann, and rumors of out-of-state connections under review, this story is far from over. We break it all down in plain English—with sharp insight, no fluff, and just enough sarcasm to keep the horror digestible. The courtroom may be dry, but this case? Anything but. Hashtags: #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachMurders #DNAEvidence #FryeHearing #TrueCrimePodcast #SerialKillerTrial #HairEvidence #CourtroomDrama #TrueCrimeUpdate #JusticeForTheVictims 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

Five HUGE WAYS Sandra Birchmore Was Failed by the People Meant to Protect Her Description: Sandra Birchmore thought she was joining something safe—something built to guide and empower her future. What she got was years of grooming, manipulation, and ultimately, death. At 23, Sandra was found dead in her apartment. Initially ruled a suicide, her death was almost swept away as another statistic. But when federal authorities looked deeper, they uncovered something far more disturbing: Sandra had been involved for years with Officer Matthew Farwell—a man twice her age who met her when she was just 13 through the Stoughton Police Explorer Program. Prosecutors now say he strangled her to silence her and staged the scene to look like suicide. In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins us to unpack the five key failures that made this tragedy possible. From negligent oversight and toxic leadership to peer silence and institutional cowardice, we break down how Sandra was abandoned not just by one person—but by a system designed to protect her. Robin outlines how grooming works within trusted institutions, how “mentorship” becomes a mask for abuse, and why departments that prioritize convenience over ethics become complicit. He explains how fear of professional backlash often keeps good officers from speaking up—and why failing to confront one predator often empowers more. This isn’t just an indictment of one cop. It’s a case study in what happens when leadership fails, accountability collapses, and victims are left to fend for themselves inside a system that should’ve had their back. Sandra Birchmore didn’t fall through the cracks. She was pushed. And in this episode, we show you who pushed her—and how we stop it from happening again. #SandraBirchmore #RobinDreeke #LawEnforcementFailure #TrueCrimePodcast #FBIBehavioralAnalysis #Grooming #InstitutionalNeglect #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #ExplorerProgram 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

Kohberger & Anne Taylor – What It’s Like To Defend A Murderer, Attorney Bob Motta Explains Description: What’s it really like to defend someone accused of the unthinkable? In this episode, criminal defense attorney Bob Motta gets brutally honest about what happens when you represent a client like Bryan Kohberger. From the public backlash to the private psychological toll, Motta breaks down the reality of standing beside a man accused of one of the most gruesome college town massacres in recent memory. We dig into Anne Taylor’s legal posture, her defense tactics, and what it means to be the last line of protection between a defendant and a potential death sentence—even when public opinion is overwhelmingly against you. Is it just about due process? Or does defending someone like Kohberger require a certain mindset? Motta doesn’t sugarcoat the burden and ethical complexities of the role, especially in a case this high-profile and this emotionally volatile. If you’ve ever wondered how any lawyer can walk into court and say “Not Guilty” for someone like Kohberger—this episode will answer that question. #BryanKohberger #DefenseAttorney #AnneTaylor #TrueCrimeLaw #BobMotta #KohbergerCase #CriminalDefense #KohbergerGuiltyPlea #HiddenKillersPodcast #TrueCrimeDiscussion    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