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The Trial Of Lori Vallow Daybell | Full Courtroom Coverage

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Get ready for a true-crime podcast that will shock you to your core with the sick and twisted story of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell. We'll take you on a harrowing deep dive into the lives of these two individuals, the alleged lives they took, and the worlds they destroyed in a delusional path of destruction that seemed to know no bounds. You'll hear their story like never before, as we bring you up-to-date on their case, revealing the most horrifying details and developments. But we don't stop there - we'll bring in some of the leading experts in mental health, cults, and criminal behavior to explore the psyches of these two monsters and understand what drove them to commit such heinous acts. Join us as we journey into the darkest depths of the human psyche and expose the chilling truths that lurk within. Don't miss out on the most riveting true-crime storytelling you'll ever experience.

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    1 min
  2. Letters from the Dark: Donna Adelson’s Prison Plea & Chad Daybell’s Ghost Confession-WEEK IN REVIEW

    10 HR AGO

    Letters from the Dark: Donna Adelson’s Prison Plea & Chad Daybell’s Ghost Confession-WEEK IN REVIEW

    In this full episode of Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels take you inside the minds of two of America’s most notorious convicted murderers — Donna Adelson and Chad Daybell — through the words they wrote themselves. Segment 1: Donna Adelson’s Prison Letter From a Florida jail cell, Donna Adelson wrote a 2024 letter to her husband Harvey describing how her heart “breaks” over missing her grandsons’ first day of school. What could have been a rare glimpse of remorse quickly spirals into denial and bitterness: “If I don’t get out, then hopefully I die soon so no one remembers me in prison garb.” She paints herself as the victim of “vigilante justice” and a “southern sweetheart prosecutor,” refusing to accept any role in the plot that left her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, dead. The Markel family’s official statement, read in court, shredded that illusion — accusing Donna of callous indifference and of cutting off Markel’s parents from their grandsons for six years. Tony unpacks the psychology of control, image management, and moral blindness that define the Adelson saga — and why Donna’s letter might be the most revealing confession she never meant to write. Segment 2: Chad Daybell’s Ghost Story Letter Then, we shift from manipulation to mysticism. In “Letter #7,” Chad Daybell — the self-proclaimed prophet now convicted of multiple murders — recounts his time as a Utah cemetery sexton. He writes of being haunted by a thief’s ghost, attacked by unseen forces, and taunted by demonic voices shouting, “We hate your books!” He interprets it all as proof that Heaven had chosen him for a divine mission. Tony dissects how this “ghost story” maps the arc of Daybell’s descent — from fantasy and grandiosity to apocalyptic belief — showing how delusion and ego fused into a theology that justified murder. Two letters. Two minds. One terrifying common thread: a total inability to see reality — or remorse — through the walls they built around themselves. #DonnaAdelson #ChadDaybell #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #DanMarkel #LoriVallow #MurderForHire #CultCrimes #PsychologyOfEvil #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

    1h 9m
  3. Chad Daybell’s “Ghost Letter”: Inside the Mind of a Murderous Prophet

    4 DAYS AGO

    Chad Daybell’s “Ghost Letter”: Inside the Mind of a Murderous Prophet

    In this chilling segment of Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski reads and dissects Chad Daybell’s Letter #7 — a rambling, supernatural account written years before the doomsday murders that would make him infamous. In the letter, Daybell claims that while working as the sexton of a Utah cemetery, he was haunted by the ghost of a petty thief named Eddie — a spirit that supposedly opened gates, picked locks, and moved padlocks onto pegs. He writes that he eventually told Eddie to “go toward the light,” and that the disturbances stopped. Then the letter descends into something far darker. Daybell describes being electrically jolted and shoved by an unseen force while probing a “haunted grave.” He calls it a demonic attack and connects it to the same “evil legions” described in 19th-century LDS texts. To him, it wasn’t psychosis or imagination — it was confirmation of his divine purpose. From there, he recounts hearing a dozen disembodied voices outside his window shouting, “We hate your books!” and claims this was proof that Satan opposed his writing. For Chad, it all fit the narrative: he wasn’t an aspiring author with an obsession — he was a spiritual warrior under attack. That mindset — the blending of fantasy, religion, and grandiosity — would become the foundation of his later relationship with Lori Vallow, the “prophetess” who believed their murders were part of God’s plan. Tony breaks down how this letter foreshadowed everything that came next: The God complex behind Chad Daybell’s self-anointed mission. His habit of reframing delusion as divine validation. The chilling psychological progression from “I saw a ghost” to “I’m chosen to cleanse the world.” It’s one of the most haunting pieces of writing from any modern-day killer — not because of its ghost story, but because of the mind telling it. #ChadDaybell #LoriVallow #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CultCrimes #PsychologyOfEvil #ReligiousDelusion #MurderMystery #TonyBrueski #PrisonLetters 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

    31 min
  4. Letters from the Dark: Donna Adelson’s Prison Plea & Chad Daybell’s Ghost Confession

    4 DAYS AGO

    Letters from the Dark: Donna Adelson’s Prison Plea & Chad Daybell’s Ghost Confession

    In this full episode of Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels take you inside the minds of two of America’s most notorious convicted murderers — Donna Adelson and Chad Daybell — through the words they wrote themselves. Segment 1: Donna Adelson’s Prison Letter  From a Florida jail cell, Donna Adelson wrote a 2024 letter to her husband Harvey describing how her heart “breaks” over missing her grandsons’ first day of school. What could have been a rare glimpse of remorse quickly spirals into denial and bitterness: “If I don’t get out, then hopefully I die soon so no one remembers me in prison garb.” She paints herself as the victim of “vigilante justice” and a “southern sweetheart prosecutor,” refusing to accept any role in the plot that left her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, dead.  The Markel family’s official statement, read in court, shredded that illusion — accusing Donna of callous indifference and of cutting off Markel’s parents from their grandsons for six years.  Tony unpacks the psychology of control, image management, and moral blindness that define the Adelson saga — and why Donna’s letter might be the most revealing confession she never meant to write. Segment 2: Chad Daybell’s Ghost Story Letter  Then, we shift from manipulation to mysticism. In “Letter #7,” Chad Daybell — the self-proclaimed prophet now convicted of multiple murders — recounts his time as a Utah cemetery sexton.  He writes of being haunted by a thief’s ghost, attacked by unseen forces, and taunted by demonic voices shouting, “We hate your books!” He interprets it all as proof that Heaven had chosen him for a divine mission. Tony dissects how this “ghost story” maps the arc of Daybell’s descent — from fantasy and grandiosity to apocalyptic belief — showing how delusion and ego fused into a theology that justified murder. Two letters. Two minds. One terrifying common thread: a total inability to see reality — or remorse — through the walls they built around themselves. #DonnaAdelson #ChadDaybell #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #DanMarkel #LoriVallow #MurderForHire #CultCrimes #PsychologyOfEvil #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

    1h 9m
  5. NEW Chad Daybell Prison Letters EXPOSED Rick Astley, Rapture & Delusion-WEEK IN REVIEW

    27 SEPT

    NEW Chad Daybell Prison Letters EXPOSED Rick Astley, Rapture & Delusion-WEEK IN REVIEW

    Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. 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
  6. The Near-Death Fantasies of Chad Daybell: A Cult Leader’s Mind-WEEK IN REVIEW

    27 SEPT

    The Near-Death Fantasies of Chad Daybell: A Cult Leader’s Mind-WEEK IN REVIEW

    Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. 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
  7. Chad Daybell’s Ghost Stories & Rick Astley Obsession from Prison-WEEK IN REVIEW

    27 SEPT

    Chad Daybell’s Ghost Stories & Rick Astley Obsession from Prison-WEEK IN REVIEW

    Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. 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

    34 min
  8. Big Breakdown - Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell's LOVE LETTERS EXPOSED!

    26 SEPT

    Big Breakdown - Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell's LOVE LETTERS EXPOSED!

    Big Breakdown - Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell's LOVE LETTERS EXPOSED! Just when you thought the Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow case couldn’t get any stranger, it does. In this Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we dive into the disturbing new prison writings being released by convicted killer Chad Daybell — the same man sentenced to death for murdering his wife Tammy Daybell and conspiring with Lori Vallow in the killings of her children Tylee and JJ. Now from prison, Daybell is sending out letters that read like a twisted mix of Harlequin romance, religious prophecy, and cringe-inducing erotic fiction. In one infamous “love letter” to Lori — disguised through characters named James and Elena — Chad writes about their supposed eternal bond, their past lives alongside Jesus Christ, and a sexual “scientific phenomenon” he dubs “loin fire.” Yes, loin fire. The Hidden Killers team reads through these jaw-dropping passages, pausing to analyze how Daybell uses language to manipulate, justify, and romanticize a relationship that ultimately fueled murder. Why does he constantly insist they were married in past lives? Was this repetition a psychological tactic to control Lori? Or was he simply feeding his own delusion while trying to make their crimes feel “ordained”? Beyond the infamous letter, Daybell’s prison correspondence includes reflections on his Mormon mission, his excommunication from the LDS Church, and even his love for Whitney Houston’s “So Emotional” — which he bizarrely describes as a “sacred hymn.” It’s part delusion, part manipulation, and part window into a man who continues to craft his own narrative even behind bars. From loin fire to eternal sealing ceremonies, this episode isn’t just about shock value — it’s about understanding how people like Chad Daybell wrap destructive obsessions in layers of religion, romance, and fantasy. Want more breakdowns of the darkest and strangest corners of true crime? Subscribe now and join the conversation in the comments. Hashtags #ChadDaybell #LoriVallow #LoinFire #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #DaybellLetters #CultCrimes #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderCase #DeathPenalty 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 11m
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Get ready for a true-crime podcast that will shock you to your core with the sick and twisted story of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell. We'll take you on a harrowing deep dive into the lives of these two individuals, the alleged lives they took, and the worlds they destroyed in a delusional path of destruction that seemed to know no bounds. You'll hear their story like never before, as we bring you up-to-date on their case, revealing the most horrifying details and developments. But we don't stop there - we'll bring in some of the leading experts in mental health, cults, and criminal behavior to explore the psyches of these two monsters and understand what drove them to commit such heinous acts. Join us as we journey into the darkest depths of the human psyche and expose the chilling truths that lurk within. Don't miss out on the most riveting true-crime storytelling you'll ever experience.

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