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  • Join Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole every morning as they break down the latest true crime news and stories to kickstart your day. Stay informed on high-profile cases like Lori Vallow Daybell, Alex Murdaugh, and Bryan Kohberger, with real-time updates and analysis. Engage in discussions and interviews that delve deeper into these captivating stories. Tune in to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and immerse yourself in the world of true crime. From The Hidden Killers Podcast.
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  • Doubt Cast on Lucy Letby Convictions as Experts Challenge Insulin Poisoning Claims

    Doubt Cast on Lucy Letby Convictions as Experts Challenge Insulin Poisoning Claims
    Feb 10 2025
    A major new study challenges key evidence used to convict Lucy Letby, the former nurse serving 15 whole-life sentences for the murder and attempted murder of infants at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The report, authored by international experts, states that there is "no scientific justification whatsoever" for the claim that Letby deliberately poisoned babies with insulin and highlights a "very strong level of reasonable doubt" about her convictions.

    Professor Geoff Chase, a world-leading expert on insulin’s effects on pre-term babies, said it was "very unlikely" that lethal doses were administered, contradicting the prosecution’s case. The trial hinged on blood test results showing low blood sugar, high insulin, and low C-peptide levels. However, a detailed review of the babies’ medical records by experts in neonatology and bioengineering found that the data was "inconsistent" with insulin poisoning.

    The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is now formally reviewing the case after a panel of 14 experts found no evidence of murder or deliberate harm. Senior Conservative MP (member of parliament) Sir David Davis has called the case "one of the major injustices of modern times."

    During Letby’s trial, prosecutor Nick Johnson KC (kings court) told jurors the nurse "undoubtedly" poisoned two infants eight months apart by adding synthetic insulin to their feeding bags. However, the 100-page study, authored by Chase and chemical engineering expert Helen Shannon, points out that low blood sugar is "not uncommon" in premature infants. The babies also lacked symptoms typically associated with insulin poisoning, such as seizures or heart arrhythmia.

    The report, citing over 250 peer-reviewed papers, criticizes the reliability of the immunoassay test used to detect insulin. Shannon stated, "There is no scientific justification whatsoever for the prosecution’s claim that there was 'no doubt that these were poisonings.'" She argued that a more forensic test should have been used.

    The insulin charges were crucial to Letby’s conviction, as they were considered the strongest evidence of deliberate harm. Letby’s defense lawyer, Benjamin Myers KC, told jurors he could not dispute the test results because the original blood samples had been disposed of.

    A CPS spokesperson defended the verdicts, stating, "Two juries and three appeal court judges have reviewed a multitude of different strands of evidence against Lucy Letby." The Court of Appeal also rejected her request for an appeal in May 2024.

    With the CCRC now reviewing the case, the new expert findings raise serious concerns about the reliability of the medical evidence presented at trial.

    #LucyLetby #JusticeForLucyLetby #LegalReform #WrongfulConviction #MedicalEvidence #InsulinPoisoning #CriminalJustice

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    17 mins
  • Kanye West Sparks Outrage, Claims He Owns His Wife, Defends Diddy with New Business Move

    Kanye West Sparks Outrage, Claims He Owns His Wife, Defends Diddy with New Business Move
    Feb 10 2025
    Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has once again ignited controversy with an unhinged spree of posts on X. In a series of all-caps rants, he made inflammatory comments about his wife, declared his superiority over other rappers, and even referred to himself as “Yaydolf Hitler.”

    Among the most alarming statements was Ye’s claim that he “owns” his wife. The rapper, who is married to Bianca Censori, posted, “MY WIFE DEMORALIZES B——” before following it up with a disturbing assertion of control over her. The post immediately sparked backlash, with critics calling it misogynistic and further evidence of his increasingly erratic behavior.

    Beyond his personal life, Ye also used his platform to voice support for his longtime friend Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently behind bars in Brooklyn facing federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. If convicted, Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison. Ye believes Diddy is being targeted unfairly and blasted celebrities for remaining silent on the case.

    As a show of financial support, Ye announced the launch of a Sean John collaboration on his Yeezy.com platform. “@ Yeezy.com I’m selling the Sean John collaboration that me and my brother spoke about before they locked him up we splitting the profits 50/50,” he posted. The t-shirts feature the “Sean John” logo—once the branding of Diddy’s now-defunct fashion line.

    Diddy’s legal troubles escalated in late 2023 after his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, filed a lawsuit accusing him of years of physical and sexual abuse. Though that case was settled, it unleashed a flood of additional lawsuits, leading to federal investigations and his subsequent arrest.

    In his X posts, Ye implied that the charges against Diddy are racially motivated, suggesting that “they” are trying to make an example out of him. His exact target was left vague, but the implication was clear—Ye believes the criminal justice system is unjustly targeting his friend.

    He continued by heaping praise on Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, even referring to himself as a Nazi. He also made it clear that he has no intention of walking back his comments, writing that he would never apologize for his antisemitism. Ye’s posts also included attacks on Black people, homophobic slurs, misogynistic rants, and ableist language. The flood of hate speech has reignited public outrage, with many calling for his X account to be suspended once again. Ye also came to the defense of Chris Brown, who was convicted in 2009 for the brutal assault of Rihanna and has faced multiple lawsuits for alleged abuse in the years since. “We all watched them try to cancel Chris Brown,” Ye wrote, framing Brown as a victim rather than an aggressor.

    While his latest posts have only fueled further backlash, Ye remains defiant. His website continues to sell “WHITE LIVES MATTER” shirts alongside cryptic symbols and slogans, some of which appear to carry hidden or controversial meanings.

    From his jail cell at the Metropolitan Detention Center, Diddy acknowledged Ye’s loyalty with a simple Instagram post: “Thank you to my brother, Ye.”

    With his latest outbursts, Ye has once again positioned himself at the center of controversy, deepening concerns over his behavior while reaffirming his willingness to defy public opinion—no matter the cost.

    #KanyeWest #Ye #Diddy #SeanJohn #BiancaCensori #HipHop #Controversy

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  • How Jodi Hildebrandt Destroyed Marriages and Lives Before Her Arrest, New Documentary Released

    How Jodi Hildebrandt Destroyed Marriages and Lives Before Her Arrest, New Documentary Released
    Feb 7 2025
    Jodi Hildebrandt, the disgraced Mormon therapist sentenced to four to 30 years in prison for child abuse, was once a trusted counselor who claimed to help couples heal. However, a chilling new documentary reveals how she manipulated her clients, particularly women, into turning against their husbands—often leaving them with destroyed marriages and shattered reputations. Before forming an alliance with fellow convicted child abuser and YouTube parenting influencer Ruby Franke, Hildebrandt ran LifeStar Utah County, a franchise focused on treating sex and pornography addiction. Her methods, however, went far beyond therapy, as multiple former clients now claim she used fear and religious guilt to control families and break apart relationships. In The Curious Case Of… Jodi Hildebrandt, released by Investigation Discovery, male clients describe how she systematically alienated their wives, making them see their husbands as abusers or sinners. Adam Steed, one of Hildebrandt’s former clients, had sought therapy alongside his wife to cope with childhood trauma. Instead of healing, he claims Hildebrandt influenced his wife to the point where she “lost the ability to know for herself if something was right.” “She sought Jodi’s approval for everything,” Adam recalled. “It was like a drug for her.” Then, Adam says, his wife orchestrated a horrifying trap. After months of Hildebrandt’s strict guidance, which prohibited physical affection between spouses, Adam’s wife suddenly encouraged him to bathe their baby. While he was in the tub with the child, she entered the room in lingerie, acting flirtatiously. At first, Adam thought his wife was reconnecting with him. But when she saw his physical response, her demeanor changed. “She looked at my private parts disgusted and just walked off,” he said. Shortly after the incident, Adam’s wife filed for divorce, sought a protective order against him, and took full custody of their children. She accused him of having inappropriate boundaries due to his own history of childhood sexual abuse. “My biggest fear being a victim of sexual abuse was to be accused of being a sexual abuser,” he said. Adam wasn’t the only husband who lost everything under Hildebrandt’s guidance. Daniel Choate, another former client, described how his wife weaponized the therapist’s teachings against him. After admitting to occasionally looking at pornography, Daniel sought help from Hildebrandt alongside his wife. However, instead of helping them work through their differences, Hildebrandt convinced his wife that his actions were equivalent to infidelity. Soon, Daniel was sleeping outside the marital bed, forbidden from entering their shared bedroom except during specific time slots. “If I didn’t abide by these rules, she let me know that she was going to take the kids and leave,” he said. Eventually, his wife accused him of sexual misconduct and left him, cutting him off from his children. Through tears, Daniel denied the allegations. “I would never hurt my daughter,” he said. While Hildebrandt’s controversial therapy practices destroyed marriages, her crimes went even further. In August 2023, she was arrested and charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse. Authorities discovered two of Franke’s children at her residence in horrific conditions—starved, beaten, and restrained with duct tape. One of the children, a 12-year-old boy, managed to escape and seek help from a neighbor, leading to the arrests of both women. Hildebrandt pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse and was sentenced to four consecutive terms of one to 15 years in prison. In February 2024, Franke received a sentence of four to 60 years. Their exact sentences will be determined by the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. Franke’s estranged husband, Kevin, had not seen their children for over a year and was not charged with any crime. Prosecutors revealed disturbing details during her trial, including doorbell camera footage showing the emaciated 12-year-old boy, shackled and covered in bruises, begging neighbors for help. The Curious Case Of… Jodi Hildebrandt is part of Investigation Discovery’s The Curious Case Of series, which airs Mondays at 10/9c. #JodiHildebrandt #RubyFranke #MormonScandal #TrueCrime #InvestigationDiscovery #MarriageManipulation #ChildAbuse Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, ...
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    19 mins

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