{"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 Did Murdaugh’s Lawyers Sue Becky Hill, Call Out the AG, and Refuse Any Plea Deal?","slug":"why-did-murdaugh-s-lawyers-sue-becky-hill-call-out-the-ag-and-refuse-any-plea-deal","published_at":"2026-05-20T23:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841/why-did-murdaugh-s-lawyers-sue-becky-hill-call-out-the-ag-and-refuse-any-plea-deal","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8905523","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8905523.mp3?modified=1779215966&sid=5078367&source=rss","summary":"The defense team walked into the press conference with an agenda and they executed all of it. A federal lawsuit filed. The Attorney General publicly called out. A retrial roadmap laid on the table. And a plea deal rejected before anyone could even ask. The Becky Hill lawsuit is a Section 1983 civil rights claim in federal court. The defense alleges she violated Murdaugh’s right to a fair trial and they want to use civil discovery — depositions, subpoenas, document demands — to investigate her conduct and answer the question Griffin posed publicly: did she act alone? Over six hundred thousand dollars in damages are sought for the receivership. Harpootlian went after Attorney General Wilson on the death penalty with a constitutional argument. He called it vindictive prosecution — the doctrine that bars prosecutors from retaliating against defendants who exercise their legal rights. He wanted to know what changed between the first trial, when Wilson did not seek the death penalty, and now. The answer, the defense believes, is politics. The retrial preparation is enormous. Eight thousand pages of transcript. New experts. A full review of all discovery. The defense does not expect a trial this year. They need a venue with demographics matching Colleton County. They need jurors who have not made up their minds. Harpootlian compared jury selection to the Pee Wee Gaskins case. The evidence is what should concern the prosecution most. Unknown male DNA under Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails was never run through CODIS. SLED left tire tracks unprocessed and allowed GPS data to be overwritten. Every one of those failures becomes part of the retrial narrative. Tony Brueski is joined by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, host of the Defense Diaries podcast, and retired FBI Chief of t…","meta_description":"The defense team walked into the press conference with an agenda and they executed all of it. A federal lawsuit filed. 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