FBI Behavior Expert Robin Dreeke On Radicalization in Real Time: How Online Echo Chambers Fueled the Charlie Kirk Assassination

FBI Behavior Expert On Stopping The Cycle Of Violence That Led To Charlie Kirk Assassination In this closing segment of Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, Todd Michaels, and Robin Dreeke shift from analysis to solutions: How do we stop the cycle that led to the Charlie Kirk assassination? Dreeke draws on his 22+ years leading FBI counterintelligence to explain how curiosity, ego suspension, and communication can prevent radicalization. He shares interrogation strategies used to elicit confessions — not through force, but by asking questions, listening deeply, and giving people space to share without judgment. Those same techniques, he argues, could heal America’s political and cultural divides. The panel critiques leadership failures on all sides, pointing out how politicians and corporations have abandoned curiosity in favor of division. They stress that leaders must model curiosity and empathy if society is going to calm down. Without that, young people raised in fear, distrust, and online echo chambers will continue to believe violence is justified. The conversation also highlights a chilling generational shift: surveys now show that over half of young people believe violence is sometimes warranted when they disagree with the system. Combined with algorithms feeding outrage and foreign powers amplifying division, the stakes have never been higher. Dreeke offers a hopeful vision: if we can re-spark curiosity, even in small ways, and focus on listening instead of fighting, the path to de-escalation is still possible. But it requires courage from leaders — and from everyday people. #CharlieKirk #HiddenKillers #RobinDreeke #TrueCrime #AssassinationAttempt #Leadership #FBI #Curiosity #Communication #Radicalization 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

FBI Behavior Expert Robin Dreeke On Radicalization in Real Time: How Online Echo Chambers Fueled the Charlie Kirk Assassin How does a 22-year-old go from honor student to accused assassin? In this powerful discussion on Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, Todd Michaels, and Robin Dreeke explore how online radicalization happens in real time. Dreeke explains how social media algorithms feed vulnerable young people a steady diet of fear, negativity, and outrage — creating echo chambers where violence is normalized. The conversation explores how platforms like Discord and online gaming chats become breeding grounds for extremist thinking, not through shadowy “radicalizers,” but through peer-to-peer validation. The suspect wasn’t groomed in a cave halfway around the world — he was groomed in his own living room. The team also examines foreign interference. Drawing on his counterintelligence career, Dreeke explains “active measures” — how Russia and other foreign powers exploit America’s freedoms to sow distrust, disinformation, and division. From bots to anonymous accounts, much of the online noise after the assassination attempt appears designed to pit Americans against each other. Stacy raises a critical point: are today’s young people living in a constant trauma response, marinated in fear from birth, without tools to manage it? Robin agrees, pointing out how chronic fear escalates into anger, rage, and ultimately violence when curiosity and constructive outlets are missing. This segment reveals how radicalization isn’t abstract anymore — it’s woven into the everyday online world. And without intervention, more young people may follow the same dangerous path. #CharlieKirk #AssassinationAttempt #HiddenKillers #Radicalization #RobinDreeke #SocialMediaEchoChamber #FBI #Counterintelligence #TrueCrime #ForeignInfluence 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

FBI Behavior Chief Goes Inside the Mind of the Charlie Kirk Assassin: Fear, Family & Lone Wolf Patterns In this gripping segment of Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski and the team sit down with retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke to dissect the accused assassin of Charlie Kirk. On the surface, the 22-year-old suspect seemed like the last person you’d expect to commit such an act: a suburban Utah upbringing, a Mormon family described as “squeaky clean,” an academic star student with a scholarship, and no criminal record. But as Dreeke explains, appearances can be deceiving. Drawing on his decades of FBI counterintelligence and behavioral analysis experience, Dreeke explores how the suspect’s profile fits the pattern of a lone-wolf assassin — but with important deviations. Unlike methodical planners like Ted Kaczynski, this was not a professional hit. Instead, Dreeke points to impulsivity, emotional hijacking, and “leakage” — the unintentional signals people give off when they are spiraling toward violence. The discussion dives into how fear becomes the primal driver when curiosity dies. Robin explains how rigid belief systems, isolation, and identity conflict can escalate into rage when someone lacks the tools to process emotions in healthy ways. The hosts explore whether a triggering event, perhaps connected to the suspect’s personal relationships, could have been the final spark. This segment pulls back the curtain on the psychology of lone-wolf violence — showing how fear, not ideology, often drives people to the edge. #CharlieKirk #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #AssassinationAttempt #RobinDreeke #BehavioralAnalysis #FBI #LoneWolf #Radicalization #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

Inside 'Lori Vallow’s Prison Prophecy' & Chad Daybell's Prison Letters Hidden Killers Live closes out its Daybell coverage with a mix of dark humor and jaw-dropping audio. First, the hosts riff on Chad Daybell’s letters as if they were a “Top 40” radio countdown — imagining long-distance dedications from death row. It’s biting satire that highlights just how delusional Chad’s writings really are. But the laughter fades when the show pivots to Lori Vallow’s Arizona courtroom monologue. In her own words, Lori rails against the justice system, claims she was denied a fair trial, and positions herself as a spiritual warrior for God. She insists prisoners are being turned into “God’s army” and that chains will soon break and prison walls will fall. The audio is surreal — a convicted killer preaching divine miracles while serving multiple life sentences. Tony and the crew let Lori’s words speak for themselves, underscoring the shared delusional worldview that tied her fate to Chad’s. This closing segment captures the full spectrum of the Daybell/Vallow saga: the absurd, the disturbing, and the deeply dangerous belief system that fueled murder. It’s a must-watch for anyone trying to understand how religious extremism and narcissism can intertwine to produce tragedy. #LoriVallow #ChadDaybell #DaybellTrial #CultCrimes #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeCommunity #CourtroomDrama #DeathRow #PrisonProphecy #PodcastClips 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

Did Chad Daybell Kill Anyone? Breaking Down Prison Letters, Evidence & Tammy’s Final Days In this powerful extended segment of Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels tackle one of the biggest questions in the Daybell case: Did Chad actually commit the murders, or was he just complicit? The team debates whether Lori Vallow and Alex Cox were the true hands behind the killings while Chad acted as the enabling bystander. They revisit the evidence: cell phone pings, asphyxiation findings from Tammy Daybell’s exhumation, and the suspicious burial of the children on Chad’s property. Could Chad really have been so blind, or was he more deeply involved than the letters suggest? The discussion then flows into Letter Three, where Chad gives his sanitized account of Tammy’s declining health and eventual death. He describes fainting spells, bloating, dizziness, and her refusal to seek medical care — portraying himself as a concerned husband. The hosts cut through the fiction, pointing out how convenient it is for Chad to frame Tammy’s death as “natural” when the autopsy showed signs of asphyxiation. With personal insights on menopause, medical neglect, and the frustrations of being gaslit by doctors, the conversation goes deeper than court transcripts — exposing how Chad mixes truth with fiction to rewrite the past. This segment doesn’t just question Chad’s role in the murders. It shines a light on how abusers and manipulators twist narratives, even after conviction, to avoid accountability. #ChadDaybell #TammyDaybell #LoriVallow #AlexCox #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeAnalysis #DaybellTrial #DeathRowLetters #CourtCase #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

Chad Daybell’s Love Letters to Tammy EXPOSED: Fiction or Reality? On Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski and the crew unpack Letter Two from Chad Daybell’s prison writings, where he devotes the entire entry to Tammy Daybell — the wife he was later convicted of conspiring to kill. Chad paints a glowing portrait of their early romance, marriage, and family life. He gushes over their first meeting, the Oingo Boingo and B-52s concerts they attended, and the book company they built together. He describes Tammy as vibrant, kind, and angelic — almost saintlike in his retelling. But the irony is suffocating: this is the same man convicted of orchestrating Tammy’s murder, burying children in his backyard, and plotting alongside Lori Vallow in one of the most infamous cult-driven cases in American true crime. The hosts break down the surreal contradictions. How does a man convicted of family annihilation manage to write love letters that sound like Hallmark scripts? How does nostalgia about “family dance parties” ring when you know what he really did? With sharp banter and biting analysis, this segment reveals the psychological gymnastics of a killer desperate to rewrite his own history. It’s unsettling, absurd, and a darkly fascinating glimpse into how Chad Daybell sees himself — and how far he’ll go to manipulate even from death row. #ChadDaybell #TammyDaybell #LoriVallow #DaybellTrial #CultCrimes #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeObsessed #PodcastClips #CourtCase #FamilyMurder 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

Chad Daybell’s Prison Letters: The Death Row “Prophet” Speaks in His Own Words In this explosive episode of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we dive into the bizarre writings of convicted killer Chad Daybell, now being released from death row. With the help of AI technology, we hear Chad’s prison letters read in his own eerie cadence — giving listeners a chilling glimpse into how he wants the world to see him. Daybell, sentenced to death for his role in the murders of his wife Tammy and Lori Vallow’s children Tylee and JJ, tries to reinvent himself in these letters as a misunderstood family man, a victim of the media, and even a spiritual guide. He reminisces about woodshop projects, music that “lifted” him, and his supposed gentle nature — all while ignoring the horrific crimes that put him behind bars. The hosts pull no punches, mocking the self-importance and delusion that saturate every line. From “bookshelf” nostalgia to musical notes about Whitney Houston and K-Love radio, Chad’s attempt to rewrite history is both disturbing and absurd. This segment is a must-watch for anyone following the Daybell/Vallow case. It shows how even after conviction, Chad is still trying to control the narrative — painting himself as a prophet rather than a predator. Listen as Tony and the team cut through the fiction to expose the dark reality hiding behind Chad’s carefully crafted words. #HiddenKillers #ChadDaybell #LoriVallow #TrueCrime #CultCrimes #PrisonLetters #DeathRow #TrueCrimeCommunity #PodcastClips #CourtroomDrama 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

Chad Daybell’s Bizarre Prison Letters & The Charlie Kirk Assassination: Full Breakdown with FBI Expert In this extended edition of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we dive deep into two of the most disturbing and talked-about true crime stories unfolding right now. First, we crack open Chad Daybell’s prison letters — surreal writings from death row where the convicted killer and doomsday cult leader attempts to rebrand himself as a misunderstood prophet, loving husband, and spiritual family man. Through AI technology, Daybell’s letters are read in his own voice, revealing a bizarre mix of nostalgia, music playlists, and denial. We break down what he says, what he leaves out, and how his narcissism bleeds through every line. From bookshelf stories to Whitney Houston “prophecies,” these letters are as chilling as they are absurd. Then, the show pivots to the breaking news of the Charlie Kirk assassination. Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, former chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, joins us for a hard-hitting discussion. We unpack the profile of the 22-year-old suspect, his seemingly normal Utah upbringing, and how online radicalization, fear, and echo chambers may have played a role. Dreeke explains the lone wolf assassin pattern, why curiosity is key to prevention, and how foreign actors exploit America’s divisions to sow chaos. This full show captures the insanity of Chad Daybell’s self-delusion and the dangerous climate surrounding political violence in the U.S. It’s equal parts chilling, revealing, and necessary viewing for anyone trying to understand how cult psychology, radicalization, and societal fractures collide in 2025. Don’t miss this one — subscribe, comment, and join the conversation. #ChadDaybell #LoriVallow #CharlieKirk #AssassinationAttempt #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #RobinDreeke #DeathRowLetters #CultCrimes #Radicalization  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

INSANITY Plea: Amish Mom Who Drowned Son Says It Was “God’s Will” — Courtroom Bombshells After shocking police with her “in a fish” bodycam confession, Ruth Miller now faces the courts. Charged with drowning her 4-year-old son after her husband walked to his death in Atwood Lake, Miller’s attorneys have entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. But will the court believe she didn’t know right from wrong — or will religious extremism be viewed as no excuse for murder? In this Hidden Killers Live breakdown, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels take apart the defense’s strategy and what it means for justice. Attorneys argue Miller’s actions were driven by a severe mental illness, pointing to bodycam footage as proof she was experiencing delusion in real time. Prosecutors, meanwhile, will push the question of whether this was truly psychosis — or simply religious belief taken too far. The panel compares Ruth Miller’s case to infamous “doomsday mom” Lori Vallow Daybell, asking: does growing up in an isolated Amish community change the way we view accountability? If a person is indoctrinated from birth, do they see murder as sacrifice instead of crime? And how much leeway should the law give when faith collides with reality? This segment also pulls back the curtain on Amish culture itself — a world often hidden from outsiders, where abuse and mental health issues can go unchecked for years. The hosts debate whether this tragedy was the result of one woman’s breakdown or the natural outcome of a system that discourages outside intervention. The show ends on a surreal but fitting note — with dark humor, broken fish props, and a Billy Bass tangent that underscores the absurdity of finding levity in the darkest stories. #RuthMiller #Amish #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #AtwoodLake #InsanityDefense #LoriVallow #OhioCrime #ReligiousExtremism #FaithAndCrime 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

INSANE Confession: Amish Mom Claims Husband Is “In a Fish” After Drowning at Ohio Lake  It sounds like something ripped straight from a dark biblical parable — but it’s real. At a quiet Ohio lake, what should have been a simple Amish family camping trip turned into one of the most shocking true crime stories of the year. By the end of the day, Marcus Miller was dead, 4-year-old Vincent was drowned, and his mother Ruth Miller was calmly telling police on bodycam that her husband was “at the bottom of the lake in a fish.” In this Hidden Killers Live segment, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels break down the timeline of August 23rd at Atwood Lake. What started as a “test from God” spiraled into horror: Marcus walking into the water and never returning, Ruth “giving” her son to God, and her desperate claim to officers that her husband had been swallowed whole like a modern-day Jonah. The hosts dig deep into the questions this case forces us to ask: Was Ruth Miller insane, or was this faith taken to its most destructive extreme? How does a community with limited access to mental health care handle delusions that masquerade as religious devotion? And how can a family’s private spiral turn into a public tragedy that shocks the entire country? With bodycam footage capturing Ruth’s chilling calmness, this case exposes the razor-thin line between devotion and delusion, faith and psychosis. Is this simply madness — or a warning about what happens when insular belief systems collide with untreated mental illness? #RuthMiller #Amish #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #AtwoodLake #InsanityDefense #OhioCrime #Bodycam #ReligiousDelusion #FaithAndCrime 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