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True Crime Today

Welcome to Mind Behind The Crime, the authoritative podcast that grants you exclusive access to the profound insights of respected psychologists, psychotherapists, and mental health experts as they delve into the most captivating true crime stories of our time. Hosted by Tony Brueski, this enthralling series takes you on an intellectual journey through the intricate workings of the human mind and its connection to the darkest realms of criminal behavior. In each episode, the vaulted doors of the criminal psyche are unlocked, as these esteemed professionals analyze and unravel the complexities that underlie heinous acts, shedding light on the most chilling cases that have gripped the world. Prepare to be captivated, enlightened, and challenged as you venture into the realm where true crime meets the expertise of mental health professionals. Mind Behind The Crime offers a unique opportunity to understand the intricate web of the criminal mind and the essential role mental health plays in comprehending and preventing such acts. Join us on this intellectual odyssey, where true crime stories are not merely recounted, but dissected and analyzed by the sharpest minds in the field of psychology. Tune in to Mind Behind The Crime and embark on a journey of exploration and discovery, where the complexities of the human psyche are unveiled, and the enigmatic world of true crime finds its intersection with psychological expertise.

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers

It wasn’t just Donna Adelson who broke down at sentencing—it was her husband Harvey, too. And in their back-to-back emotional outbursts, we witnessed the unraveling of an entire family narrative that had held for over a decade.

In this joint psychological breakdown, Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole are joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to dissect the most emotionally charged—and revealing—moments of both Donna and Harvey’s final courtroom statements.

Together, we examine:

 • How narcissistic collapse shows up in real time through fractured speech, emotional spirals, and selective memory

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 • Why Harvey’s grief appears genuine—but is directed toward defending the illusion, not the truth

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 • How Donna’s use of oaths, denial, and moral inversion reframes her as a victim of the justice system

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 • The family system that enabled this collapse—and what happens when loyalty outweighs accountability

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This is what it sounds like when a legacy built on image can no longer hold the weight of the truth.

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#AdelsonTrial #DonnaAdelson #HarveyAdelson #DanMarkel #FamilyCollapse #NarcissisticCollapse #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #CourtroomDrama #TonyBrueski #ShavaunScott

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The Adelsons Fall Apart: Narcissism, Denial, and Legacy in Shambles-WEEK IN REVIEW

Donna Adelson didn’t beg for mercy at sentencing—she grabbed the mic and tried to rewrite history.

In this raw, emotionally fractured courtroom speech, Donna portrayed herself not as a conspirator—but as a victim. “There are two crimes,” she declared. “The second is taking my life.” Her voice cracked, her story crumbled, and what we witnessed was more than denial—it was psychological collapse playing out live.

In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to dissect:

 • What narcissistic collapse really looks and sounds like when the façade finally breaks

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 • Why Donna's repeated references to her grandchildren, oaths on her life, and attacks on the system reveal more about control than conscience

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 • How emotional manipulation works in sentencing statements—and why selective grief is a red flag

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 • The psychological toll of living inside a family system built on secrecy, power, and self-preservation

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This isn’t just courtroom drama. It’s behavioral dissection.

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#DonnaAdelson #HiddenKillers #DanMarkel #PsychologicalCollapse #SentencingStatement #CourtroomBehavior #ShavaunScott #TonyBrueski #TrueCrimePodcast #FamilyDenial #EmotionalManipulation

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I Am the Victim: Donna Adelson’s Unraveling at Sentencing

What happens when a man loses not just his wife—but the version of reality he’s built for over 50 years?

In this gripping episode, we unpack the emotional, erratic, and deeply revealing courtroom statement of Harvey Adelson, the husband of convicted murderer Donna Adelson. At her sentencing, Harvey took the stand and delivered a passionate defense of his wife—denying all wrongdoing, blaming the justice system, accusing witnesses of lying, and even calling Dan Markel’s grieving parents dishonest.

But here’s the twist: Harvey’s grief is real. So is his collapse. And so is his refusal to acknowledge the truth.

With psychotherapist Shavaun Scott, we explore:

 • The psychology of 
enmeshment • and why Harvey can’t separate Donna’s guilt from his own identity

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family loyalty in narcissistic systems • becomes more important than the truth

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 • How denial, image preservation, and emotional breakdown all show up in real time

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What it means when someone experiences their spouse’s conviction as their own personal execution

This is not just a reaction. It’s a psychological autopsy of a collapsing dynasty.

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#HiddenKillers #HarveyAdelson #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #FamilyDenial #PsychologicalCollapse #CourtroomDrama #ShavaunScott #TonyBrueski

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You Took My Wife—and My Life: Harvey Adelson Melts Down in Court

The Adelsons Fall Apart: Narcissism, Denial, and Legacy in Shambles

This wasn’t an outburst. It was, according to prosecutors, a deliberate, public execution. A bolt-action rifle. A rooftop. A single shot aimed at a political figure speaking to a crowd of thousands. Prosecutors say Tyler James Robinson left a note, sent texts, and planned every detail.

In this gripping and unsettling episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott unravel the deeper psychology of targeted violence—and how some killers don’t just act, they perform.

From the alleged planning to the engraving on the bullets, the post-crime concealment, and the so-called “energy burst” of activity right after the shot—this wasn’t just about killing. It was about control. Symbolism. Message.

In this interview, we explore:

 • How violent actors create their own mythology around the act

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 • The psychology of 
public spectacle • and performance-driven violence

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 • Why some shooters choose rooftops, long guns, and high-attention moments

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What happens psychologically after the act: the crash, the clean-up, and the final justification

We also examine how obsession, identity, and a need for significance play into the creation of what some perpetrators see as a necessary act of violence.

If you’ve ever wondered what turns someone from angry to armed—and what mental framework allows a person to believe they’re righteous in doing so—this is the episode to watch.

🎯 Subscribe for more deeply researched true crime conversations and psychological deep dives into the minds behind the headlines.

#CharlieKirk #TargetedKilling #TylerRobinson #PublicExecution #RitualizedViolence #TrueCrimeInterview #PsychologyOfKillers #ShavaunScott #ForensicPsychology #HiddenKillers

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The Mind of Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer—What Went So Wrong? -WEEK IN REVIEW

The warning signs were there. According to prosecutors, Tyler James Robinson—the man charged in the assassination of Charlie Kirk—left behind a note, sent texts before and after the shooting, and planned the act for over a week. Yet no one stopped it.

In this episode of Hidden Killers, host Tony Brueski sits down with psychotherapist and forensic behavioral expert Shavaun Scott to dissect the psychology behind leakage, missed signals, and why families, friends, and institutions continue to fail at catching killers before they act.

We’re asking the hard questions:

 • Why do people hesitate to report concerning behavior—even when their gut says something’s wrong?

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 • What language patterns and behavior shifts should raise red flags in friends, classmates, or coworkers?

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 • What role does the internet play in radicalizing already isolated individuals?

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What can schools, campuses, and event organizers realistically do to stop this?

This isn’t about panic. It’s about prevention. Because according to the Secret Service, most mass shooters display obvious warning signs in the days, weeks, and months before they act.

This episode pulls back the curtain on the psychology of targeted violence—and why so many communities only connect the dots when it’s already too late.

🔔 Subscribe for more true crime interviews, forensic breakdowns, and expert-driven analysis from inside the nation’s most disturbing cases.

#CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #MassShooterWarningSigns #TrueCrimePsychology #ShavaunScott #Leakage #ForensicBehavioralAnalysis #HiddenKillersPodcast #PreventMassShootings #EarlyIntervention

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Charlie Kirk's Shooter Left Clues. Why Didn’t Anyone Stop Him?

This wasn’t a moment of rage. According to prosecutors, it was a calculated, deliberate act: a long gun, a rooftop, and a public figure in the crosshairs.

In this powerful and deeply psychological episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski is joined by psychotherapist and forensic behavioral expert Shavaun Scott to examine the disturbing case of Tyler James Robinson, the man charged with murdering Charlie Kirk in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University.

Authorities allege Robinson left behind a handwritten note, confessed to the act in a text message, and planned the shooting for over a week. Prosecutors are calling it ideologically motivated, and they’re seeking the death penalty.

But this isn’t just about what allegedly happened. It’s about how people get there.

 What makes someone move from grievance to violence? From obsession to execution? From believing in a cause to believing that murder is justified?

Together, Tony and Shavaun break down the psychology of targeted violence, including:

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 • The mindset behind planned attacks vs. spontaneous rage

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 • What the term 
“leakage” • means—and how it shows up in text messages and online behavior

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 • Why offenders often see themselves as heroes, protectors, or martyrs

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 • The role of 
digital radicalization • , algorithmic echo chambers, and identity reinforcement

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engraved weapons • , public executions, and post-crime behavior

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 • What institutions, families, and friends can 
realistically • do to stop the next shooter

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This interview dives deep into the dark corners of obsession, warning signs, and the narratives people build around violence. It’s not about sensationalism—it’s about understanding the patterns, so we can finally learn how to stop them.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How could no one see this coming?”—this is the conversation you need to hear.

🔔 Subscribe for more interviews, courtroom breakdowns, and psychological deep dives on the cases that shake the country.

#CharlieKirk #TylerRobinson #TargetedViolence #TrueCrimePsychology #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers #MentalHealthAndViolence #Leakage #GrievanceToViolence #ForensicPsychology

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The Psychology Behind the Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin

This wasn’t an outburst. It was, according to prosecutors, a deliberate, public execution. A bolt-action rifle. A rooftop. A single shot aimed at a political figure speaking to a crowd of thousands. Prosecutors say Tyler James Robinson left a note, sent texts, and planned every detail.

In this gripping and unsettling episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott unravel the deeper psychology of targeted violence—and how some killers don’t just act, they perform.

From the alleged planning to the engraving on the bullets, the post-crime concealment, and the so-called “energy burst” of activity right after the shot—this wasn’t just about killing. It was about control. Symbolism. Message.

In this interview, we explore:

 • 

 • How violent actors create their own mythology around the act

 • 

 • 

 • 

 • The psychology of 
public spectacle • and performance-driven violence

 • 

 • 

 • 

 • Why some shooters choose rooftops, long guns, and high-attention moments

 • 

 • 

What happens psychologically after the act: the crash, the clean-up, and the final justification

We also examine how obsession, identity, and a need for significance play into the creation of what some perpetrators see as a necessary act of violence.

If you’ve ever wondered what turns someone from angry to armed—and what mental framework allows a person to believe they’re righteous in doing so—this is the episode to watch.

🎯 Subscribe for more deeply researched true crime conversations and psychological deep dives into the minds behind the headlines.

#CharlieKirk #TargetedKilling #TylerRobinson #PublicExecution #RitualizedViolence #TrueCrimeInterview #PsychologyOfKillers #ShavaunScott #ForensicPsychology #HiddenKillers

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The Mind of Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer—What Went So Wrong?

Mental Health Misused, Evidence Destroyed, Questions Ignored | Ellen Greenberg Deep Dive

Ellen Greenberg was found with 20 stab wounds — including 10 in the back of her neck. And yet, her death was ruled a suicide. How? And more importantly — why?

In this deeply psychological and emotionally charged episode of Hidden Killers Live, host Tony Brueski is joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to unpack not just the facts of the case, but the emotional truth that’s been obscured for over a decade.

We start with Ellen’s mental state — not just in the days before her death, but over the months of quiet withdrawal that went ignored or misinterpreted. She stopped wearing her engagement ring. She told her parents she wanted to come home. And yet, no one — not friends, not authorities — ever seemed to ask what she might have been retreating from.

Then we turn to the psychiatric timeline. Ellen had three sessions with a psychiatrist. No history of suicide attempts. No diagnosed depression. No recorded ideation. And yet that paper-thin narrative — “she was anxious” — became the foundation for an official suicide ruling.

We also confront what happened after her death — the reversal from homicide to suicide, the cleaned crime scene, the missing chain of custody, and the devices removed by her fiancé’s uncle before detectives could investigate. Her fiancé, Sam Goldberg, never pushed back on the suicide narrative. In fact, he reportedly said, “Do you think I killed her?”

This case isn’t just forensic failure. It’s emotional sabotage, institutional betrayal, and a test of whether truth still matters when it's inconvenient.

This episode doesn’t just question the ruling — it questions the people who accepted it.

Sam Goldberg, Ellen Greenberg’s fiancé at the time of her death, has never been charged with any crime in connection to this case. He has consistently maintained that Ellen’s death was a suicide. All individuals mentioned in this segment are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise.

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#EllenGreenberg #HiddenKillersLive #ShavaunScott #MentalHealth #CrimeSceneFailure #JusticeForEllen #SuicideOrHomicide #DeathInApartment603 #TrueCrimePsychology #InstitutionalBetrayal

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Mental Health Misused, Evidence Destroyed, Questions Ignored | Ellen Greenberg Deep Dive

“Do You Think I Killed Her?” Sam Goldberg’s Haunting Words About Ellen Greenberg

What happens when the system doesn’t just fail you — it rewrites the story entirely?

In this emotionally raw and deeply insightful episode of Hidden Killers Live, host Tony Brueski is joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to discuss the most disturbing layer of the Ellen Greenberg case: the aftermath.

After Ellen was found with 20 stab wounds — including 10 to the back of her neck — the medical examiner originally ruled her death a homicide. But that ruling was quietly reversed after a meeting with police. No new evidence. No second autopsy. Just a narrative pivot that reshaped everything.

And because it was ruled a suicide, the apartment wasn’t preserved. It was cleaned. Her devices were removed by her fiancé’s uncle. Chain of custody was destroyed. Crime scene photos were incomplete. And the investigation? Essentially shut down.

In this segment, we explore the psychological impact of institutional betrayal — not just on Ellen’s family, but on every family forced to accept a story that doesn’t make sense. We also dig into:

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 • Why families are often 
shamed into silence • when they challenge suicide rulings

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 • What it means when someone close to the victim — like a fiancé — shows 
no visible grief or curiosity

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 • How mental health labels like “anxious” are 
weaponized to close cases

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emotional closure is still possible • when legal justice never comes

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Ellen Greenberg’s case isn’t just a forensic failure — it’s a psychological one. And if this is what happens when families ask questions, what does that say about how we treat grief, truth, and the dead?

Sam Goldberg, Ellen Greenberg’s fiancé at the time of her death, has never been charged with any crime in connection to this case. He has consistently maintained that Ellen’s death was a suicide. All individuals mentioned in this segment are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise.

🧵 Hashtags

#EllenGreenberg #HiddenKillersLive #ShavaunScott #DeathInApartment603 #InstitutionalFailure #CrimeSceneCoverup #JusticeForEllen #MentalHealth #GriefPsychology #TrueCrimeCommunity

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Charlie Kirk's Shooter Left Clues. Why Didn’t Anyone Stop Him?

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