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  • Join Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole every morning as they break down the latest true crime news and stories to kickstart your day. Stay informed on high-profile cases like Lori Vallow Daybell, Alex Murdaugh, and Bryan Kohberger, with real-time updates and analysis. Engage in discussions and interviews that delve deeper into these captivating stories. Tune in to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and immerse yourself in the world of true crime. From The Hidden Killers Podcast.
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  • Fresh Hope for Menendez Brothers as DA Reviews Case

    Fresh Hope for Menendez Brothers as DA Reviews Case
    Jan 7 2025
    The Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, met with relatives of Erik and Lyle Menendez as part of an ongoing review of their high-profile case. While no decision has been made, the family and advocates for the brothers are hopeful for progress toward their release.

    “When I came into office, I committed to reviewing all the facts of this case,” Hochman said. He explained that the review includes thousands of pages of prison records, trial transcripts, and other legal documents. Additionally, Hochman is consulting prosecutors and defense attorneys from the case’s original trials.

    Over 20 relatives of the Menendez brothers attended the meeting with Hochman, which he described as “very productive” and “an informal, off-the-record discussion.” According to Hochman, the family shared their perspectives and hopes for the brothers' release.

    Cousin Anamaria Baralt spoke briefly to reporters after the meeting, expressing gratitude for Hochman’s time. “This 35-year process has been incredibly traumatizing for us, as I’m sure you can all imagine,” she said. Baralt reiterated the family’s call for immediate release, stating that going before a parole board would “only serve to re-traumatize us.”

    The Menendez brothers were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989. While their defense argued the brothers acted in self-defense after years of sexual abuse by their father, prosecutors contended they were motivated by financial gain. Lyle and Erik, aged 21 and 18 at the time of the crime, were sentenced to two consecutive life terms without parole.

    In October, former District Attorney George Gascón recommended the brothers’ sentences be adjusted from life without parole to 50 years to life, which could allow for parole eligibility. Gascón cited their rehabilitation efforts and the role of trauma in the crime. However, Hochman, who succeeded Gascón, is still reviewing the case and has not endorsed his predecessor’s recommendation.

    Beyond resentencing, the Menendez brothers have filed a habeas corpus petition to introduce new evidence and requested clemency from California Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom stated he would defer to Hochman’s review before making any clemency decisions.

    The case has also faced legal complications. An attorney for the brothers recently petitioned to move the case to the California Attorney General’s Office, citing a conflict of interest involving Hochman’s recent appointee, Kathleen Cady. Cady previously represented a family member advocating against the brothers’ release. Hochman assured the public that Cady is “walled off from the Menendez case.”

    The Menendez brothers are scheduled to appear in court later this month for a hearing in their resentencing case. For now, their fate remains uncertain as Hochman’s office continues its thorough review.

    #MenendezBrothers #JusticeReview #NathanHochman #FamilyTrauma #Resentencing #PrisonRehabilitation #ClemencyHope

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    The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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    8 mins
  • The Dark Truth Behind the Music: New Diddy Documentary Uncovers Disturbing Allegations

    The Dark Truth Behind the Music: New Diddy Documentary Uncovers Disturbing Allegations
    Jan 7 2025
    Sean "Diddy" Combs, once celebrated as a music mogul and cultural icon, faces intense scrutiny in the wake of serious allegations. Peacock's upcoming 90-minute documentary special, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, premiering January 14, promises an unfiltered look at the man behind the hits—and the alleged horrors.

    The special, featuring never-before-seen footage and testimonies from those closest to Diddy, offers a shocking glimpse into his alleged double life. In a chilling moment from the trailer, an anonymous individual, speaking behind a voice changer and shrouded in shadow, shares, “Any time that the studio or any room is red, he’s making love and sex. Some of the girls that were in the rooms, for sure, were underage.”

    The allegations are not new but continue to grow in scope. Last year, Diddy was indicted on charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. Arrested on September 16 in Manhattan, he has been held without bail pending his trial in May. The indictment and subsequent lawsuits reveal a disturbing picture of abuse, manipulation, and a network allegedly complicit in enabling these acts.

    Among the most shocking accusations are details about “freak offs,” elaborate sex parties involving large groups. These gatherings, according to court documents, often included individuals coerced or threatened into participation. Authorities revealed that participants required IV fluids to recover from drug use and extreme exertion. A raid on Combs’ properties last year uncovered thousands of bottles of baby oil, believed to have been stocked for these events.

    This documentary arrives amidst heightened interest in Diddy’s alleged crimes. Earlier projects like The Downfall of Diddy: Inside the Freak Offs, a docuseries from TMZ and Tubi, delved into similar allegations. Meanwhile, rapper and frequent Diddy critic 50 Cent is developing his own Netflix series with director Alex Stapleton, promising a “complex narrative spanning decades.”

    Peacock’s trailer hints at new revelations, describing the film as a challenge for viewers to rethink what they believed about Diddy. It explores how he allegedly orchestrated his crimes and the machinery that allowed him to operate unchecked for years. The streamer emphasizes the story's gravity, stating that the documentary aims to “go beyond the headlines and the mugshot.”

    The mounting allegations against Diddy cast a dark shadow over his legacy, forcing the public to grapple with disturbing questions about fame, power, and accountability. As the premiere of The Making of a Bad Boy approaches, one question looms: How did this go unchecked for so long?

    #DiddyDocumentary #TrueCrime #TheMakingOfABadBoy #PeacockOriginal #MusicMogulScandal #SeanCombs #FreakOffs

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    14 mins
  • Former Kentucky Sheriff Claims Judge Operated Brothel Amid Murder Trial-REVIEW

    Former Kentucky Sheriff Claims Judge Operated Brothel Amid Murder Trial-REVIEW
    Jan 6 2025
    The high-profile murder trial of former Kentucky sheriff Shawn Stines has taken a shocking turn as his defense team builds a case alleging that slain U.S. District Judge Kevin Mullins was involved in illicit activities within his chambers. Stines, who was charged with fatally shooting Mullins in his chambers, claims the killing was tied to revelations of corruption and misconduct.

    The accusations against Mullins were first brought to light during the criminal investigation of former deputy sheriff Ben Fields. Fields was convicted earlier this year on charges of rape, sodomy, perjury, and tampering with a prisoner monitoring device. As part of that investigation, witness Sabrina Adkins alleged in a police interview that Mullins exchanged legal leniency for sexual favors and allowed his chambers to be used for sexual misconduct.

    Adkins detailed her claims in an audio recording obtained by NewsNation. "He does have some videotapes of some stuff in the judge’s chambers," she said. "Just with girls, sexual and stuff. I’ve seen one partly." She further alleged that Fields coerced her into performing sexual acts in the judge’s chambers, promising to tamper with her ankle monitor to keep her out of jail.

    These allegations form the backbone of a civil lawsuit Adkins filed in January 2022. In the lawsuit, she accused Mullins and Fields of using the judge’s chambers as a location to carry out assaults and other illicit activities. “There were no cameras,” the lawsuit stated, describing the chambers as a secluded area exploited by those in positions of power.

    Three days before the fatal shooting, Stines, a longtime friend of Mullins, was deposed in Adkins’ lawsuit. His attorney, Jeremy Bartley, has indicated that Adkins’ allegations and the findings from Fields’ case are central to the defense. “This is a large story. It’s a story that, in some ways, is difficult to tell,” Bartley said during a recent court hearing. He described the accusations against Mullins as “crucial” to understanding Stines’ actions.

    Adkins’ lawsuit further alleges that Fields used his authority as a deputy sheriff to intimidate her and others into compliance. The chambers, she claims, became a hub for illegal activities due to their lack of surveillance. “Fields assaulted me there more than once, and Mullins knew,” Adkins wrote in her lawsuit.

    Fields’ conviction earlier this year has already exposed significant corruption within the local justice system. Now, with the murder of Mullins, the spotlight has intensified on the alleged abuse of power by judicial officials. The revelations have sparked national discussions about systemic corruption and the unchecked authority of public servants.

    Stines remains in custody, and his trial is expected to delve deeper into the disturbing allegations surrounding Judge Mullins. The case continues to draw national attention, as it raises broader questions about the integrity of the judicial system and the lengths to which individuals might go to expose corruption.

    #CorruptionScandal #KentuckyNews #JudgeMisconduct #ShockingRevelations #JusticeSystemReform #HighProfileTrial #BreakingNews

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    11 mins

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