{"podcast":{"title":"Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns","slug":"hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841","podcast_index_feed_id":5650841,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5078367.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5078367","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43725450.jpg","author":"Hidden Killers Podcast","episode_count":500,"summary":"Hidden Killers Live! is your daily true crime podcast delivering two hours of nonstop coverage every weekday . Hosted by Tony Brueski & Robin Dreeke this show dives into the most compelling stories in the true crime world — from murder trials and cold cases to criminal psychology , investigations , and the dark motives behind real-life crimes. Each episode brings a mix of breaking crime news , courtroom analysis , and raw conversation that takes you beyond the headlines. Whether it’s exploring how investigators crack cases, uncovering the psychology of killers, or following the twists of ongoing trials, you’ll get sharp, unfiltered insight every time. Unlike recap shows, Hidden Killers Live! is true crime talk in real time — asking the tough questions, cutting through the noise, and giving listeners the context they need to understand today’s biggest cases. If you crave smart, binge-worthy true crime content with expert commentary, emotional depth, and daily updates that keep you ahead of the story, this is the podcast for you. Follow now on Apple Podcasts and join Tony Brueski & Robin Dreeke inside Hidden Killers Live! — where the truth is always in the details.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T10:20:58.887310+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841"},"episode":{"title":"Does A Seven-Day Trial Estimate Mean The Anna Kepner Case Is Strong Or Thin?","slug":"does-a-seven-day-trial-estimate-mean-the-anna-kepner-case-is-strong-or-thin","published_at":"2026-07-04T01:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841/does-a-seven-day-trial-estimate-mean-the-anna-kepner-case-is-strong-or-thin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8912349","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8912349.mp3?modified=1780591568&sid=5078367&source=rss","summary":"Prosecutors estimate the trial of Timothy Hudson in the death of Anna Kepner would take about seven days. For a first-degree murder case with an additional serious federal charge attached, that number raises a question worth examining: does it sound like a prosecution that's confident in a tight, clean case — or one that doesn't have as much to present as people assume? This look back, with defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis, puts that estimate under scrutiny alongside everything else the defense has done. Hudson's team reportedly requested the adult transfer themselves — a counterintuitive move for a sixteen-year-old facing life in federal prison. They entered the not guilty plea via a one-page filing without the defendant present. They're fighting to keep him free and asking for the same judge who released him in February to decide the detention question again. Faddis reads each choice for what it reveals. The prosecution's discovery includes the autopsy, body camera footage, and a cellphone data extraction from a phone identified only by initials that match the victim's father. Ship surveillance reportedly shows one person entering and exiting the stateroom. Anna's younger brother reportedly heard violent sounds from the locked cabin. The medical examiner ruled mechanical asphyxiation. But the defense is clearly building something — and Faddis examines what a prosecutor watching these moves would be most concerned about heading into trial. Hudson has pleaded not guilty. We revisit where the case stood at the time of our reporting. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTx…","meta_description":"Prosecutors estimate the trial of Timothy Hudson in the death of Anna Kepner would take about seven days. 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