Inside Donna Adelson’s Mind: The Behavioral Breakdown You Missed in Court

A private investigator’s shocking account is raising new questions in the ongoing investigation linked to musician D4vd and the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The PI says that after LAPD executed a search warrant at a Hollywood Hills property, he entered and found what he describes as “sadistic plans” related to Celeste — items he claims were overlooked by investigators. LAPD has not commented publicly on the specifics, but the allegation has stirred public concern over evidence handling and procedural rigor. Tony Brueski speaks with retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, who explains how warrant searches are supposed to work, what chain of custody means in practice, and why investigators must confirm — or refute — these types of civilian claims with caution. Could a procedural lapse have real legal consequences later? And what responsibility does law enforcement have to publicly clarify when private claims go viral? Coffindaffer lays out the stakes clearly — reminding listeners that while accusations can spread fast, only verified evidence can bring justice. #D4vd #CelesteRivas #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #LAPD #TrueCrime #HollywoodHills #PrivateInvestigator #JusticeForCeleste 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

There’s a reason the public response to Donna Adelson has felt so personal — because for millions, it is. In this unflinching episode, we break down why her courtroom statements, jailhouse calls, and carefully crafted victimhood aren’t just offensive — they’re textbook narcissistic manipulation. Donna doesn’t just represent a woman implicated in a murder-for-hire plot. She represents something far more familiar — the boss, the ex, the parent who guilted, gaslit, and rewrote your reality. The tone, the tears, the deflection — it’s all there. And this time, it didn’t work. We dive into the psychology behind why Donna’s behavior strikes such a visceral chord, and why her downfall is triggering something deeper than just true crime curiosity. This is more than justice — it’s recognition. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #NarcissisticAbuse #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtroomDrama #FamilyCrime #Gaslighting #TonyBrueski #JusticeServed 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

Jake Harrow Pleads Guilty: The Tragic Murder of Baby Emmanuel Harrow In one of the most haunting true crime stories in recent memory, former FBI agent and host Jennifer Coffindaffer takes us deep inside the case of Jake and Rebecca Harrow — the parents accused in the horrifying death of their infant son, Emmanuel. What began as a bizarre kidnapping claim unraveled into a dark web of abuse, lies, and judicial failure that left an entire community reeling. Jennifer recounts how Rebecca Harrow first appeared before cameras, tearfully claiming she was attacked in a parking lot while changing her baby’s diaper — a desperate plea that soon collapsed under the weight of evidence. Investigators quickly turned their attention to both parents, arresting them after search warrants revealed the truth behind their story. As Coffindaffer explains, Jake Harrow was seen cooperating with authorities, leading them through desolate foothills in search of baby Emmanuel’s remains — a chilling visual that underscored the horror of what had occurred. But the case took an even darker turn when reports surfaced of a “Perkins operation” — a covert jailhouse sting where Harrow allegedly confessed to killing Emmanuel and disposing of the body. According to investigators, his claim that he “rolled over” on the baby was a self-serving lie meant to mask years of brutal abuse. Harrow’s history of violence was not new; he had previously beaten his infant daughter so severely that she was left permanently disabled. Despite that, a judge released him — a decision Coffindaffer calls one of the most devastating judicial failures in recent memory. Now, with Harrow pleading guilty to second-degree murder and assault on a child, Coffindaffer calls for accountability — not only for the killer but for the system that allowed him to walk free. The mystery remains: where is baby Emmanuel’s body? Was he abandoned in the foothills, or discarded in a landfill like so much evidence of a system that failed him twice? #JakeHarrow #BabyEmmanuel #JenniferCoffindaffer #BreakTheCase #TrueCrime #JusticeForEmmanuel #ChildAbuseCase #MurderInvestigation #BreakingNews #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

Don’t let the headlines fool you — Diddy’s not walking free. He’s walking into a federal leash so tight, every step comes with surveillance, restrictions, and the constant threat of being yanked back to prison. In this episode, we break down exactly what five years of supervised release looks like for someone like Sean “Diddy” Combs. From unannounced home searches to mandatory mental health evaluations, from travel bans to random drug tests — this isn’t freedom. It’s federal purgatory. And for a man who built his identity around control, excess, and status, that’s more than punishment — it’s psychological warfare. We dig into every condition, every consequence, and why this chapter may be Diddy’s most revealing yet. #Diddy #SeanCombs #TrueCrime #FederalSupervision #ProbationReality #CelebrityCrime #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #PostPrisonLife #JusticeServed 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

In a chilling new episode of Break the Case, retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer takes listeners deep inside one of the most haunting true crime stories of the year — the mysterious death of Celeste Rivas. Once reported as a missing person, Rivas was later found deceased inside the frunk of a Tesla belonging to her boyfriend, the artist known as D4VD (David). But the details emerging now raise more questions than ever about what really happened in the days leading up to her death. Coffindaffer meticulously reconstructs the case, combining confirmed evidence with new claims from private investigator Steve Fisher. According to Fisher, who became involved after concerns from the landlord of the property where David was staying, critical documents from the original search warrant were never returned or shared — a procedural gap that led him to dig deeper. He claims his investigation uncovered surveillance footage, witness accounts, and digital evidence that point directly toward David’s involvement, even as questions swirl about whether others may have helped conceal the crime. Jennifer walks through every disturbing layer — from Rivas’ on-again, off-again disappearance, to the chilling discovery of her body in the Tesla’s compact front compartment. She examines the implausibility of one small man acting alone, the eerie behavior surrounding the abandoned car, and the inconsistencies in statements that continue to puzzle investigators. With exclusive photos, expert insight, and a methodical review of the evidence, Break the Case delivers a gripping look at how investigators and independent researchers are closing in on the truth. As Coffindaffer reminds viewers, in true crime — every clue, every camera, and every unanswered question can break the case wide open. #CelesteRivas #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrime #BreakTheCase #TeslaMystery #DavidD4VD #MissingPerson #CrimeInvestigation #JusticeForCeleste #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

What happens when control becomes a way of life — and then suddenly, it’s gone? When the gavel fell in Donna Adelson’s sentencing, the courtroom witnessed more than a verdict. It witnessed the collapse of a family built on manipulation, image, and moral blindness. Former FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski, and Stacy Cole to dissect the deeper psychology behind every glance, every denial, every word spoken by Donna and Harvey Adelson. From Donna’s muttering defiance to Harvey’s calm but seething contempt, this wasn’t just a sentencing — it was a behavioral autopsy of power. Robin unpacks the neuroscience of control loss, the pathology of narcissistic rigidity, and the generational indoctrination that kept this family locked in shared delusion. This episode goes beyond the courtroom to expose how denial becomes survival, how love becomes leverage, and how intelligence without empathy turns into rot. #DonnaAdelson #HarveyAdelson #HiddenKillers #RobinDreeke #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #FBI #BehavioralAnalysis #Narcissism #FamilyDynamics 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

Before the double murder. Before the financial crimes. Before the national headlines—there was a boat. And on that boat was 19-year-old Mallory Beach. What happened that night on the South Carolina river wasn’t just a tragic accident. It was the moment the Murdaugh family’s century-long illusion began to crumble. In this explosive episode, we revisit the night that started it all. We dig into the manipulation, the lies, and the system that bent over backward to protect the Murdaughs. From Alex Murdaugh strong-arming witnesses in the ER, to deputies with ties to the family writing the reports—this isn’t just about a cover-up. It’s about generational narcissism wrapped in Southern charm. This is the real story of what happened the night Mallory died—and how one family's obsession with power finally met its match.  #MalloryBeach #PaulMurdaugh #MurdaughMurders #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BoatCrashCoverup #AlexMurdaugh #SouthernCorruption #JusticeForMallory #TonyBrueski 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

There’s a private investigator in Los Angeles who says he found what police didn’t — inside the house tied to musician D4vd and the tragic death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. In this explosive new Hidden Killers report, Tony Brueski breaks down the claims of Steve Fiser, a licensed investigator who says drawers were left unopened, devices untouched, and handwritten notes detailing “what to do about Celeste” discovered after law enforcement cleared the scene. If true, those findings could rewrite the official story of how Celeste’s body ended up in a Tesla abandoned in the Hollywood Hills. Fiser says the notes were “sadistic.” He says the car was parked deliberately. He says there’s video. But even if every word checks out, the chain of custody is already broken — and justice for Celeste may depend on evidence that should’ve been secured months ago. Tony unpacks the timeline, the forensic oversights, and the growing perception that when fame meets investigation, accountability slows to a crawl. Why did police miss devices? Why is the autopsy still “pending”? And why does a private investigator seem to be the only one chasing answers? This isn’t tabloid speculation — it’s a case study in how celebrity, bureaucracy, and tragedy collide. #D4vd #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TrueCrime #HollywoodHills #PrivateInvestigator #JusticeForCeleste #LosAngelesCrime #CrimePodcast 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

 When the judge read out Donna Adelson’s sentence, the courtroom expected silence — accountability, maybe even remorse. Instead, it became a masterclass in denial. Eye-rolls, muttered words, an almost theatrical refusal to accept reality. To the untrained eye, it looked like arrogance. But as former FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke explains, it was something deeper: the collapse of control. In this powerful breakdown, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Robin dissect the psychological mechanics behind Donna’s unraveling — from her desperate body language to the language of moral blindness. Why do some people fight reality even as it’s closing in around them? What happens inside the mind of a narcissistic manipulator when the truth can no longer be managed or spun? This episode doesn’t just revisit the sentencing — it rewrites how we understand it. From “controlled rage” to “loss of narrative dominance,” Robin walks us through the science of what we all witnessed: the moment the façade finally broke. #DonnaAdelson #HiddenKillers #RobinDreeke #DanMarkel #BehavioralAnalysis #TrueCrime #FBI #Psychology #Narcissism #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

In this searing courtroom breakdown, we examine Harvey Adelson’s chilling statement at his wife Donna Adelson’s sentencing — a moment that has haunted viewers far beyond the courthouse. As the last Adelson to speak publicly, Harvey delivered what can only be described as a masterclass in narcissistic denial: praising his wife as a saint, mourning anniversaries missed, and ignoring the name of Dan Markel entirely. Why did Harvey never acknowledge the victim? Why did his words sound like a eulogy for himself instead of a reckoning with reality? And how does this tie into a decades-long family pattern of manipulation, myth-making, and self-delusion? This episode unpacks it all — from Harvey’s performative fragility to the psychological defense mechanisms at play. This isn’t just a statement; it’s a confession whispered between the lines. #HarveyAdelson #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #PsychologicalAnalysis #Narcissism #FamilyCrime #TonyBrueski 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