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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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    JAN 22

    HOW TO LISTEN to PREMIUM PLUS AD-FREE, ADVANCE Episodes!

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    1 min
  2. Chad Daybell’s Bizarre Prison Letters & The Charlie Kirk Assassination: Full Breakdown with FBI Expert

    5H AGO

    Chad Daybell’s Bizarre Prison Letters & The Charlie Kirk Assassination: Full Breakdown with FBI Expert

    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, Stacey 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

    1h 55m
  3. FBI BREAKS SILENCE: Explosive Press Conference on Charlie Kirk Assassination

    15H AGO

    FBI BREAKS SILENCE: Explosive Press Conference on Charlie Kirk Assassination

    FBI BREAKS SILENCE: Explosive Press Conference on Charlie Kirk Assassination  This is the press conference that shook the nation. Following the arrest of Tyler Robinson for assassinating Charlie Kirk, the FBI, Utah’s governor, the DOJ, and local law enforcement revealed the evidence that cracked the case wide open — and sent an unmistakable message to America. In this Hidden Killers Live segment, Tony Brueski sets the stage as we take you inside the full presser. Investigators describe the rifle wrapped in a towel, bullet casings engraved with disturbing messages, surveillance footage, Discord chats about retrieving a weapon, and the bizarre mix of narcissism and rage that drove Robinson to act. Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke reacts in real time, highlighting why this presser felt different: coordinated, calm, and professional — the opposite of the chaos we’ve seen in past cases. He explains why that matters, how leadership during moments like this builds public trust, and what it signals about the future of law enforcement in an era of rising political violence. This isn’t just evidence. It’s a roadmap for how America can either escalate into chaos — or de-escalate toward unity. #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #FBI #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #PressConference #TrueCrime #PoliticalViolence #Arrest #LawEnforcement 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

    33 min
  4. From 9/11 Unity to Charlie Kirk's Political Assassination: FBI’s Robin Dreeke Warns America

    17H AGO

    From 9/11 Unity to Charlie Kirk's Political Assassination: FBI’s Robin Dreeke Warns America

    From 9/11 Unity to Charlie Kirk's Political Assassination: FBI’s Robin Dreeke Warns America Twenty-four years ago, America stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the aftermath of 9/11. Today, after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, we are more divided, more tribal, and more fragile than ever. What happened? And can we get back what we lost? In this powerful Hidden Killers Live segment, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke reflects on his experiences during 9/11, when strangers lined highways to hand water and masks to first responders. He remembers a time when politics didn’t matter — when all that mattered was unity and humanity. Then he contrasts it with today’s America, where political violence is no longer unthinkable. Dreeke explains how foreign adversaries exploit these fractures with disinformation campaigns, why leadership in law enforcement can model the way forward, and how ordinary people can “find the greatness” in each other before rage turns deadly. The lesson is stark: unity is possible, but only if we fight for it. And the assassination of Charlie Kirk may be the wake-up call America desperately needs. #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #FBI #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #PoliticalViolence #TrueCrime #Unity #911 #LawEnforcement 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

    12 min
  5. FBI Behavioral Secrets: Robin Dreeke on How Tribalism Created Charlie Kirk's Assassin

    19H AGO

    FBI Behavioral Secrets: Robin Dreeke on How Tribalism Created Charlie Kirk's Assassin

    FBI Behavioral Secrets: Robin Dreeke on How Tribalism Created Charlie Kirk's Assassin  In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the arrest of Tyler Robinson has raised urgent questions: how does a seemingly normal young man radicalize to the point of murder? And why didn’t anyone — friends, family, community — stop him sooner? On Hidden Killers Live, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke delivers a chilling answer: we’ve lost curiosity. In a culture where tribalism dominates and polarization defines entire generations, people don’t listen anymore — they divide, isolate, and double down on rage. And in those echo chambers, violence becomes thinkable. Dreeke shares the FBI’s hard-won lessons from interviewing killers and terrorists: you cannot understand someone if you lead with judgment. Curiosity, empathy, and dialogue are not “soft skills” — they are survival tools. They are how agents get confessions. They are how families intervene before tragedy. And they are how society defuses political violence before it explodes. This is not about excusing Robinson’s crime. It is about exposing the broken pathways that produced him — and confronting the reality that more young men are walking those same roads right now. Dreeke explains how tribalism feeds itself online, how curiosity can stop radicalization in its tracks, and why America’s inability to communicate across divides is fueling its darkest crimes. This is the side of the story you won’t hear on cable news. #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #FBI #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #Tribalism #PoliticalViolence #Dialogue #TrueCrime #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

    15 min
  6. Why America Is a Powder Keg: FBI Expert Robin Dreeke on the Charlie Kirk Assassination

    21H AGO

    Why America Is a Powder Keg: FBI Expert Robin Dreeke on the Charlie Kirk Assassination

    Why America Is a Powder Keg: FBI Expert Robin Dreeke on the Charlie Kirk Assassination  What drives an ordinary 22-year-old to pick up a rifle, engrave bizarre messages on bullet casings, and assassinate a political figure in broad daylight? Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke says the answer is rage — rage without outlet, rage without problem-solving skills, rage fueled by the toxic echo chambers of online radicalization. In this Hidden Killers Live segment, Dreeke breaks down how Robinson’s path to violence reflects a dangerous pattern sweeping the country. With social media replacing real human connection, young men are falling deeper into cycles of isolation, resentment, and fantasy violence. When life doesn’t go their way, when they feel “less than,” when no one teaches them to cope — rage becomes their only language. Dreeke warns that millions are sitting in that same headspace right now, feeling helpless but primed to lash out. He explains how the FBI has studied these pathways for years, and why healthy outlets — hobbies, strong relationships, physical activity, meaningful connection — aren’t just “nice to have.” They are lifelines that stop broken people from snapping. This isn’t just about Tyler Robinson. This is about the tinderbox America is sitting on today. And if we don’t address it, more violence is inevitable. #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #FBI #RobinDreeke #Radicalization #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #PoliticalViolence #SocialMedia #Anger 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

    14 min
  7. FBI Insider Reveals the Truth Behind Tyler Robinson’s Arrest in Charlie Kirk Assassination

    22H AGO

    FBI Insider Reveals the Truth Behind Tyler Robinson’s Arrest in Charlie Kirk Assassination

    FBI Insider Reveals the Truth Behind Tyler Robinson’s Arrest in Charlie Kirk Assassination  The nation is reeling after the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk — and the FBI has moved with lightning speed to arrest a suspect. Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, is now in custody, but the story is far from over. In this episode of Hidden Killers Live, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels to break down what happened behind the scenes — and why this arrest is unlike anything we’ve seen in recent years. Dreeke, who once led the FBI’s Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, shares his first reaction to the FBI’s response, calling it one of the most coordinated, high-tempo operations in memory. He explains how Robinson left a trail of mistakes, why his father’s devastating decision to turn him in is a rare but critical act, and what it all reveals about the broken psychology of lone-wolf assassins. But this isn’t just about one man. This is about how law enforcement, under extreme pressure, can either build public trust or destroy it. Dreeke pulls no punches as he contrasts this FBI operation with chaotic responses from the past — and explains why, for once, the system worked. This is the raw, unfiltered FBI insight you won’t hear anywhere else. #CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #FBI #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #PoliticalViolence #Arrest #TrueCrime #LawEnforcement #BreakingNews 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

    14 min
  8. Kohberger Exposed: Apartment Photos, “Hidey Hole” Theory & Thyroid Rx Reveal

    3D AGO

    Kohberger Exposed: Apartment Photos, “Hidey Hole” Theory & Thyroid Rx Reveal

    Kohberger Exposed: Apartment Photos, “Hidey Hole” Theory & Thyroid Rx Reveal  This complete segment pulls together the newly released visuals and details surrounding Bryan Kohberger—from the stark images of his apartment to a prescription bottle that has ignited fresh debate. We start inside the living space: bare walls, stripped shelves, missing shower curtain, abundant cleaning supplies, and documented blood traces and handprints. With retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, Tony Brueski considers whether the minimalism was style—or a deliberate post-crime scrub-down akin to the reported disassembly and cleaning of Kohberger’s vehicle. The conversation stays grounded in what the photos actually show while acknowledging the investigative inferences professionals weigh during a major true crime case. Academic files and graded essays appear routine to a criminology-trained eye, but the personal artifacts stand out—most notably the birthday cards dated just after the murders, including a card from Kohberger’s mother that frames him as both the formal academic and the uncontrolled force. Those notes, combined with a self-congratulatory selfie and tight birthday timing, help sketch a portrait of self-image and ritualized thinking without veering into speculation. The segment then addresses the most debated non-paper item: bear spray. Coffindaffer lays out a theory many analysts have floated—the idea of a remote cache or “hidey hole” containing indicia of the crime (garments, knife, reminders), with bear spray serving as practical protection for return trips into wooded areas. The discussion references circuitous travel routes, a shovel with “dirt” comparisons, and why investigators map movements against potential stash sites. The final act is the levothyroxine (thyroxine) prescription seen in the apartment. No one suggests the drug causes violence; millions take it safely. The point is evidentiary: it’s notable that a routine thyroid medication is present while other prescriptions one might expect—given public claims of ASD, OCD, ADHD, and ARFID—were not documented in this search. That absence raises procedural questions for both sides: who prescribed the thyroid med, for how long, was he adherent, did he travel with a second bottle, and what—if anything—was in his “go bag”? Coffindaffer explains why defense teams probe medication timelines, how adherence can affect energy and appetite, and why establishing what was (and wasn’t) in his possession matters for narrative and strategy. Presented in a serious, cinematic true crime news style, this is a comprehensive, fact-forward recap designed to keep you fully informed without sensationalism. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #TrueCrime #IdahoCase #Evidence #ApartmentPhotos #Levothyroxine #BearSpray #Investigation #BreakingNews #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

    25 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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