{"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":"Why Are The Witnesses In The D4VD Case Running?","slug":"why-are-the-witnesses-in-the-d4vd-case-running","published_at":"2026-07-03T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841/why-are-the-witnesses-in-the-d4vd-case-running","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8912337","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8912337.mp3?modified=1780590722&sid=5078367&source=rss","summary":"When the people closest to a suspect are fleeing, hiding, and resisting subpoenas, investigators pay close attention to what they're running from. This look back, with retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, examines the witness-behavior pattern surrounding the D4VD case and what it reveals. Burke's close friend and collaborator was arrested in Montana for failing to appear before a grand jury and, once compelled to testify, spent only about forty minutes on the stand. Burke's manager reportedly testified over multiple days. According to reporting, another witness reportedly had to be compelled to appear. And when the key associate finally posted privately afterward, he claimed to have information but conspicuously never wrote the name of the fourteen-year-old girl who died. Coffindaffer reads the behavior — what flight and resistance from witnesses typically indicates, how investigators leverage reluctant testimony, and what it means for the prosecution's case going forward. She also breaks down the defense team's carefully worded public statement — acknowledging what it says, what it doesn't say, and where that silence points. Charges have been filed, including first-degree murder and additional counts with special circumstances alleged. Burke has pleaded not guilty. The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez has been watching this unfold through sealed proceedings and gag orders while a well-resourced defense has shaped the public narrative from the other side. We revisit where the case stood at the time of our reporting. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES &amp; 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_con…","meta_description":"When the people closest to a suspect are fleeing, hiding, and resisting subpoenas, investigators pay close attention to what they're running from. 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