{"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":"How Did The Kouri Richins Jury See Past A Shredded Star Witness?","slug":"how-did-the-kouri-richins-jury-see-past-a-shredded-star-witness","published_at":"2026-07-03T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841/how-did-the-kouri-richins-jury-see-past-a-shredded-star-witness","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8910327","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8910327.mp3?modified=1780332283&sid=5078367&source=rss","summary":"The prosecution's entire fentanyl theory ran through one person — and the defense tore her apart on the stand. Yet the jury still convicted Kouri Richins on every count. This look back, with defense attorney Bob Motta and retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke, examines how that happened. Housekeeper Carmen Lauber was the only witness linking Kouri to the drug that killed Eric. Jurors watched footage of investigators telling Lauber she needed to provide details to secure a murder conviction — before her story changed. They heard her credibility collapse on cross, and learned of her drug-court violations mid-trial. The lead detective confirmed that years of work uncovered no fentanyl physically tied to Eric's death. The defense rested without a single witness, trusting that what it built through the state's own people was enough. Dreeke walks through the behavioral mechanics of how a jury holds all of that at once — a damaged witness, a missing weapon, a four-year investigation with gaps — and still arrives at guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Motta breaks down the defense's choices, what worked in cross, and the one call he thinks may have sealed the outcome. We revisit where the case stood at the time of our reporting and what it reveals about how juries weigh credibility against motive. Richins has maintained her innocence and stated she intends to appeal. 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-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillers…","meta_description":"The prosecution's entire fentanyl theory ran through one person — and the defense tore her apart on the stand. 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