{"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 The Kouri Richins Investigation Stall Until A PI Stepped In?","slug":"why-did-the-kouri-richins-investigation-stall-until-a-pi-stepped-in","published_at":"2026-05-31T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841/why-did-the-kouri-richins-investigation-stall-until-a-pi-stepped-in","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8909393","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8909393.mp3?modified=1780062682&sid=5078367&source=rss","summary":"Deputy Jayme Woody acknowledged on the stand that the criminal investigation into Eric Richins' death had stalled by fall 2022. Meanwhile, Todd Gabler — a private investigator with 34 years exclusively on the defense side — was already ahead of the people with badges. Gabler had identified the woman prosecutors say sourced the fentanyl. He'd flagged her criminal history. He was handing evidence to the Sheriff's Office that they didn't have. He searched the Richins home for days after law enforcement released the scene, documented everything with body cameras, and found material the initial search missed. When he tipped a detective about when to interview a key figure — because she was failing drug tests in court — he was restarting an investigation that had gone cold. The gap between Gabler's investigation and law enforcement's is a story about what happens when a family refuses to accept silence as an answer. Eric Richins' family made that call. What Gabler found justified every dollar they spent. The financial motive that emerged at trial made the case devastating. Kouri Richins owed $7.5 million. Her forensic accountant called it an implosion — 236 bounced checks, fifteen failed renovations, a business bleeding out. Eric was meeting with divorce attorneys, building a secret trust to protect their sons, stripping Kouri from his will and insurance. Her prenup meant the only profitable way out was his death. She secretly took out $1.9 million in life insurance on Eric without his knowledge. She texted her housekeeper about \"the Michael Jackson stuff.\" She was texting Robert Josh Grossmann about marriage while still married to Eric. Prosecutors presented an alleged escalation — Greece, Valentine's Day, and a final cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl. Er…","meta_description":"Deputy Jayme Woody acknowledged on the stand that the criminal investigation into Eric Richins' death had stalled by fall 2022. 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