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FBI Unscripted | Real Agents On Real Crime

Welcome to FBI Unscripted, the riveting podcast that grants you unparalleled access to the minds of real FBI special agents as they delve into some of the most spellbinding true crime stories of our time. Hosted by Tony Brueski, this gripping series takes you on an unfiltered journey through the darkest corridors of criminal investigations. Each episode opens a classified vault of knowledge, where seasoned agents recount their firsthand experiences, unraveling complex cases that have both baffled and captivated the nation. From heart-stopping kidnapping mysteries to audacious heists, from enigmatic serial killers to mind-boggling cybercrimes, FBI Unscripted unveils the unseen efforts of the agency's best and brightest, revealing the relentless pursuit of justice in the face of unimaginable evil. Join us as we traverse the labyrinthine pathways of true crime, accompanied by the very individuals who vow to protect and serve. Prepare to be enthralled, shocked, and enlightened as you embark on a profound exploration of the human psyche and the untiring pursuit of truth in a world where darkness often collides with light. FBI Unscripted is not just another true crime podcast – it is an immersive and gripping journey, an ode to the tireless dedication of those who uphold the law, and an unrivaled opportunity to understand the minds behind the badge. Tune in, and together, let's unravel the enigma of true crime with the agents who have sworn to confront it.

  1. Melodee Buzzard. Celeste Rivas. Two Cases Nobody Can Explain

    2 HR AGO

    Melodee Buzzard. Celeste Rivas. Two Cases Nobody Can Explain

    Some cases hit you in the gut, not because the details are complex, but because they’re painfully simple — and still, nothing happens. That’s the reality tonight as we look at the stories of Melodee Buzzard and Celeste Rivas Hernandez, two young girls caught in two different investigations that somehow keep producing the same baffling outcome: no real movement. Nine-year-old Melodee is missing. Her mother, Ashlee — the last adult with her — spent days traveling across state lines in disguises, swapping licenses, behaving erratically, and allegedly holding a man in her home while threatening him with a blade. Every red flag possible is waving, yet she’s free on an ankle monitor. No cooperation. No answers. No urgency from the bench. Fourteen-year-old Celeste was found in the frunk of a Tesla registered to musician D4vd — sealed inside a plastic bag, far into decomposition — and months later the medical examiner still can’t confirm cause or manner of death. No homicide charge. No negligence charge. Nothing but a misdemeanor for body concealment. And the silence around the investigation is deafening. Two different cities. Two different sets of facts. But the same disturbing theme: a system that acts confused at the exact moment when clarity is most needed. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to break down why these cases are stalling, why their outcomes remain so unclear, and why families and the public feel like they’re shouting into a void while the clock keeps ticking. If you’re watching these cases and wondering how either situation makes sense — you’re not alone. Let’s dig in. #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #MelodeeBuzzard #CelesteRivasHernandez #BuzzardCase #D4vdCase #MissingKids #CrimeAnalysis #JenniferCoffindaffer #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

    1h 5m
  2. Inside Epstein’s Cover-Up — Why the System Protected Him

    18 HR AGO

    Inside Epstein’s Cover-Up — Why the System Protected Him

    The Epstein case has always revealed the same ugly truth: institutions protect influential adults far more aggressively than they protect exploited children. These new emails only deepen that pattern. In this Hidden Killers breakdown, Tony Brueski and former FBI Behavioral Analysis Program chief Robin Dreeke strip away the political noise and examine what the emails actually show: a system terrified of transparency, trained in secrecy, and conditioned to protect itself — even when minors are involved. Robin explains the behavioral reality behind the new revelations. Why Epstein described Trump as “a dog that hasn’t barked.” Why predators routinely exaggerate, distort, and manipulate — and how investigators separate lies from leverage. He details exactly how agents would treat these emails if they landed on a real FBI desk: timelines, corroboration, interviews, behavioral markers, and evidence triage. Tony and Robin also break down the DOJ’s credibility crisis. When officials insist there is “no client list,” “no more documents,” and “no wrongdoing,” the public hears something very different — especially after Epstein’s sweetheart plea deal, his unsecured sex-offender transfer, and his suspicious jail death. This episode digs into: The secrecy reflex agencies fall into when powerful names appear in case files How bureaucratic fear transforms into silence Why survivors feel erased when institutions minimize evidence Why bipartisan lawmakers are demanding the release of every Epstein file And what a morally correct, victim-centered investigation would look like today This isn’t about left or right. This is about children hurt, predators protected, and institutions choosing power over truth. Until we face that, nothing changes. #HiddenKillers #EpsteinCoverup #TonyBrueski #RobinDreeke #DOJ #EpsteinEmails #InstitutionalFailure #Accountability #ChildProtection #TransparencyAct 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

    35 min
  3. Epstein Emails Exposed — The Secrets Powerful Men Don’t Want Out

    22 HR AGO

    Epstein Emails Exposed — The Secrets Powerful Men Don’t Want Out

    Every time the Epstein story resurfaces, the same script plays out: politicians scream, narratives clash, and the core truth gets buried — kids were exploited, and adults with power were protected. These newly released Epstein emails aren’t about elections. They’re about behavior, complicity, and silence, and what happens when institutions value reputation more than justice. In this special episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski sits down with former FBI Behavioral Program Chief Robin Dreeke to examine the emails through the lens investigators actually use: motive, manipulation, credibility, and psychological patterning. Robin breaks down how predators like Jeffrey Epstein use written claims — including the inflammatory line that Donald Trump “knew about the girls” — as tools. Tools to control, to threaten, to deflect, and to bind powerful people to their silence. And he explains why “no evidence of participation” is not the same thing as “no ethical concern.” Tony and Robin dissect why the public doesn’t trust the Department of Justice anymore — especially after years of sweetheart deals, sealed documents, withheld records, and a death that raised more questions than answers. They explore how secrecy becomes institutional muscle memory, not because of conspiracy, but because of bureaucratic fear. They also dive deep into the bipartisan push for the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a rare moment when Congress finally seems to agree on one thing: the American public deserves the truth. This episode is not about defending politicians. It’s not about attacking them either. It’s about right versus wrong, victims versus power, and the behavioral reality that institutions protected the wrong people for far too long. No spin. No political bait. Just the psychology behind the silence — and why these emails matter more than anyone wants to admit. #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #RobinDreeke #EpsteinEmails #EpsteinCase #DOJ #FBI #InstitutionalSecrecy #PsychologyOfPower #Accountability 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

    24 min
  4. The Epstein Files Are About to Blow Open — Here’s What’s Coming

    1 DAY AGO

    The Epstein Files Are About to Blow Open — Here’s What’s Coming

    For the first time in years, something unprecedented is happening: Congress — left and right — finally agrees on one thing. The public deserves the truth about Epstein, his network, and the adults who may have enabled him. And these new emails may be the spark that forces the dam to break. In this powerful episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski and former FBI Behavioral Analysis chief Robin Dreeke dissect the newly uncovered Epstein communications and the bipartisan push for full transparency. Tony asks the questions the public is asking: Why is DOJ still slow-walking Epstein files? Why are survivors being told “there’s nothing more to release”? And why does every revelation feel like institutions protecting themselves instead of protecting the victims? Robin explains what a transparency-focused response would look like if the system truly cared about justice. Victim-centered, evidence-driven, politically neutral, and behaviorally grounded. He also breaks down the internal panic that happens inside agencies when Congress demands a 30-day document release — and the chaos that erupts behind the scenes. They explore: Why survivors fear the system is still hiding names How politics hijacks cases involving children What loopholes to watch for in the Transparency Act And why the public’s distrust is not paranoia — it’s earned This episode isn’t speculation. It’s accountability. If the Epstein Files Transparency Act passes, the public might finally see what’s been buried for decades — and who helped bury it. #HiddenKillers #EpsteinFiles #TransparencyAct #TonyBrueski #RobinDreeke #EpsteinCase #InstitutionalAccountability #ChildProtection #TrueCrimePodcast #GovernmentOversight 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

    59 min
  5. The Epstein Files Are About to Blow Open — Here’s What’s Coming-WEEK IN REVIEW

    1 DAY AGO

    The Epstein Files Are About to Blow Open — Here’s What’s Coming-WEEK IN REVIEW

    For the first time in years, something unprecedented is happening: Congress — left and right — finally agrees on one thing. The public deserves the truth about Epstein, his network, and the adults who may have enabled him. And these new emails may be the spark that forces the dam to break. In this powerful episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski and former FBI Behavioral Analysis chief Robin Dreeke dissect the newly uncovered Epstein communications and the bipartisan push for full transparency. Tony asks the questions the public is asking: Why is DOJ still slow-walking Epstein files? Why are survivors being told “there’s nothing more to release”? And why does every revelation feel like institutions protecting themselves instead of protecting the victims? Robin explains what a transparency-focused response would look like if the system truly cared about justice. Victim-centered, evidence-driven, politically neutral, and behaviorally grounded. He also breaks down the internal panic that happens inside agencies when Congress demands a 30-day document release — and the chaos that erupts behind the scenes. They explore: Why survivors fear the system is still hiding names How politics hijacks cases involving children What loopholes to watch for in the Transparency Act And why the public’s distrust is not paranoia — it’s earned This episode isn’t speculation. It’s accountability. If the Epstein Files Transparency Act passes, the public might finally see what’s been buried for decades — and who helped bury it. #HiddenKillers #EpsteinFiles #TransparencyAct #TonyBrueski #RobinDreeke #EpsteinCase #InstitutionalAccountability #ChildProtection #TrueCrimePodcast #GovernmentOversight 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

    59 min
  6. He Assaulted Two Girls And Strangled One Almost To Death and Got  Zero Jail Time, Meet Jesse Butler

    6 DAYS AGO

    He Assaulted Two Girls And Strangled One Almost To Death and Got Zero Jail Time, Meet Jesse Butler

    A rape. A strangulation. Video evidence. Multiple felony counts. And an 18-year-old who should’ve faced decades in prison — but didn’t. In Payne County, Oklahoma, Jesse Butler pleaded no contest to multiple violent felonies: rape, attempted rape, assault by strangulation, and rape by instrumentation. Each count carried heavy time — up to 78 years combined. But thanks to a stunning plea deal, Butler walked free. No prison. Just community service, counseling, and “youthful offender” status. The agreement was signed off by Judge Susan C. Worthington, prompting outrage from victims, advocates, and law-abiding citizens who can’t fathom how this could happen. A young woman nearly strangled to death — doctors saying seconds longer and she’d be gone — and the man responsible goes home. On Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins to break down how plea mechanics, influence, and institutional apathy intersect to create decisions that mock justice itself. We explore how Oklahoma’s Youthful Offender Act was never intended for predators like Butler — and how misuse of that statute now threatens public safety statewide. This conversation asks the questions prosecutors and judges won’t: What message does this send to survivors? How many future victims will stay silent after seeing a predator walk free? And what does it say when violent offenders are given “second chances” while victims are left with life sentences of trauma? This isn’t about vengeance. It’s about proportion. It’s about a justice system that’s supposed to protect the vulnerable — and instead, too often, protects the well-connected. #JesseButler #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrimeToday #JudgeWorthington #OklahomaJustice #RapeCase #PleaDeal #YouthfulOffender  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

    23 min
  7. Mother Arrested — But Where Is 9-Year-Old Melodee Buzzard?

    6 DAYS AGO

    Mother Arrested — But Where Is 9-Year-Old Melodee Buzzard?

    A mother under arrest. A daughter still missing. And an investigation that keeps stretching across states and logic alike. On Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we break down the case of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, missing since early October 2025. Her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, was arrested November 7 in Santa Barbara County on a felony false-imprisonment charge with $100,000 bail. The sheriff’s office insists this arrest is not directly related to Melodee’s disappearance — but investigators rarely say those words without a strategy behind them. Here’s the chilling timeline: Ashlee rented a white 2024 Chevy Malibu in Lompoc on October 7. Surveillance later captured wigs, and authorities allege a license-plate swap during the trip. The last verified sighting of Melodee occurred near the Utah-Colorado border on October 9. Days later, Ashlee returned to California — without her daughter. Former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony and Stacy Cole to decode what “not directly related” really means — and how investigators may be using this charge as a containment tool while reconstructing Melodee’s final known route. From vehicle forensics to cell-tower triangulation and search-grid coordination, we analyze the likely behind-the-scenes maneuvers law enforcement won’t yet discuss publicly. We also examine the psychology of silence — when a parent refuses to cooperate, how do investigators keep hope alive without compromising the case? And what should the public be looking for right now that could truly help? This story is still unfolding. And somewhere along that route between Lompoc and Utah, the answers may still exist. #MelodeeBuzzard #AshleeBuzzard #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrimeToday #MissingChild #FalseImprisonment #SantaBarbara #UtahColoradoBorder 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

    58 min

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Welcome to FBI Unscripted, the riveting podcast that grants you unparalleled access to the minds of real FBI special agents as they delve into some of the most spellbinding true crime stories of our time. Hosted by Tony Brueski, this gripping series takes you on an unfiltered journey through the darkest corridors of criminal investigations. Each episode opens a classified vault of knowledge, where seasoned agents recount their firsthand experiences, unraveling complex cases that have both baffled and captivated the nation. From heart-stopping kidnapping mysteries to audacious heists, from enigmatic serial killers to mind-boggling cybercrimes, FBI Unscripted unveils the unseen efforts of the agency's best and brightest, revealing the relentless pursuit of justice in the face of unimaginable evil. Join us as we traverse the labyrinthine pathways of true crime, accompanied by the very individuals who vow to protect and serve. Prepare to be enthralled, shocked, and enlightened as you embark on a profound exploration of the human psyche and the untiring pursuit of truth in a world where darkness often collides with light. FBI Unscripted is not just another true crime podcast – it is an immersive and gripping journey, an ode to the tireless dedication of those who uphold the law, and an unrivaled opportunity to understand the minds behind the badge. Tune in, and together, let's unravel the enigma of true crime with the agents who have sworn to confront it.

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