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Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & CommentaryMcKee & JP Miller — Shavaun Scott On The Men Who Believe Rules Don't Apply To Them
One woman allegedly endured eight years of death threats before she and her husband were killed in their Columbus home. The other made fourteen police reports, filed for divorce, and was dead two days later — ruled a suicide. Different states. Different circumstances. The same pattern running underneath: women who tried to survive, systems that failed them, and men who allegedly believed consequences were for other people.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott has spent thirty years treating domestic violence survivors. She's also a survivor — her ex-husband died by revenge suicide after she asked for divorce. She brings clinical expertise and live...
2026-02-061h 00
The Tepe Murders: The Case Against Michael McKeeMichael McKee Believes He's Smarter Than Prosecutors — Shavaun Scott Disagrees
The evidence the state has presented is substantial: surveillance footage, a ballistics match through NIBIN, a cell phone that went dark during the murder window, and years of documented threats against Monique. Michael McKee pleaded not guilty anyway. He waived bail but reserved the right to revisit it — a calculated procedural move, not a concession.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott wrote "The Minds of Mass Killers" and has evaluated violent offenders for thirty years. She explains the psychology behind defendants who treat prosecution as competition. There's a profile. Bundy cross-examined witnesses about his own alleged murders. Peterson sat detached th...
2026-02-0515 min
Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsLIVE: Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott on Caneiro Family Murders and Reiner Addiction Treatment Failure
Tonight on Hidden Killers Live, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us for an extended examination of two cases that expose how systems fail families in catastrophic ways. From the psychology of family annihilation to the financial incentives keeping addiction treatment broken — this is essential expert analysis you won't find anywhere else.In the Paul Caneiro trial, prosecutors allege Paul murdered his brother Keith, sister-in-law Jennifer, and their two children at their Colts Neck mansion after Keith discovered Paul had been stealing from him. Eight-year-old Sophia was stabbed 17 times and allegedly still alive when the fire started. Shavaun breaks do...
2026-01-3052 min
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & CommentaryShavaun Scott on Paul Caneiro Family Annihilation and Nick Reiner Addiction Treatment Failure
Two families. Two different kinds of catastrophic failure. One expert to help us understand both. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott — author of The Minds of Mass Killers — joins Hidden Killers for an extended examination of the psychology behind family annihilation and the systemic failures of America's addiction treatment industry.The Paul Caneiro trial continues in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Prosecutors allege Paul murdered his brother Keith, sister-in-law Jennifer, and their children Jesse and Sophia after Keith discovered Paul had stolen $78,000 from a trust account. The violence was staggering — Sophia was stabbed 17 times and allegedly still alive when the fire starte...
2026-01-3052 min
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & CommentaryMcKee's Obsession, Monique's Fear, Two Orphaned Children: Therapist Shavaun Scott on Tepe Case
The perpetrator psychology. The victim experience. The shattered aftermath. One complete breakdown.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott brings over thirty years of experience in forensic settings, domestic violence work, and trauma recovery to examine every dimension of the Tepe murder case. She's the author of "The Minds of Mass Killers" — and she's a survivor herself.What allegedly happens inside someone who can't let go for eight years after a seven-month relationship? Michael McKee apparently never remarried. Prosecutors say he drove six hours, entered without forced entry, killed Monique and Spencer at 3:52 AM, and drove back. We examine th...
2026-01-2355 min
Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsLIVE: Therapist Shavaun Scott on McKee Psychology, Monique's Silent Fear, and Systemic Failure
Tonight we're going deep on the Tepe murder case with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott.Shavaun has spent over thirty years working with both perpetrators and victims of violence. She's the author of "The Minds of Mass Killers." And she's a survivor of an emotionally abusive marriage that ended in her ex-husband's revenge suicide. She knows this territory from every angle.We're covering it all. The alleged perpetrator psychology — what happens inside someone who can't let go for eight years. The victim experience — why Monique knew she was in danger, talked about it for years, but never file...
2026-01-2355 min
Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsLIVE: Why Didn't Monique Report? Therapist Shavaun Scott on Coercive Control | Tepe Case
She was terrified for eight years. She told her family. She never told the police.Tonight we're examining the victim experience in the Tepe murder case with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott. Monique Tepe allegedly knew Michael McKee was dangerous. Family says she talked about the emotional abuse, the death threats, the fear that never went away even after she rebuilt her life. But there were no police reports. No restraining orders. No official record.Why do victims who understand the danger stay silent when it comes to the system?Shavaun Scott has spent over...
2026-01-2213 minHidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsLIVE: Therapist Shavaun Scott on Michael McKee's Alleged Psychology | Tepe Murder Case
We're going inside the mind of the alleged obsessive ex.Michael McKee is charged with murdering his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer — allegedly eight years after a marriage that lasted just months. Family says Monique escaped emotional abuse and death threats quickly. McKee apparently never remarried. Prosecutors say he drove six hours, killed them both at 3:52 AM, and drove back.Tonight, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us LIVE to break down the perpetrator psychology in this case. Shavaun has spent thirty-plus years working with both victims and perpetrators of violence. She's the author of "Th...
2026-01-2223 min
Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott on the Reiner Tragedy — What Families Face When Love Isn’t Enough
We’re going live with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott for a comprehensive conversation about the Nick Reiner case — not to assign blame, but to understand what millions of families are facing when someone they love is struggling with severe mental illness.Rob and Michele Reiner tried everything. They had resources most families can only dream of. And it still wasn’t enough. That’s not their failure. That’s a system failure. And it’s happening in communities across this country every single day.Shavaun will help us understand what families experience when a loved one has a severe...
2026-01-0958 min
True Crime Today | Daily True Crime News & InterviewsThe Reiner Family Tragedy: Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott on Schizophrenia, Failed Treatment, and a System With No Answers
Rob and Michele Reiner are dead. Their son Nick is charged with their murders. And millions of families watching this case are seeing their own nightmare reflected back at them.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins True Crime Today to examine what the Reiner family was really facing — and why their tragedy is a warning about a mental health system that keeps failing the people who need it most.The Reiners weren’t negligent parents. They were desperate ones. For seventeen years, they tried to help a son who was struggling with addiction and, reportedly, schizophrenia. Eighteen trea...
2026-01-0958 min
The Reiner Murders | The Trial Of Nick ReinerWhat the Reiners Were Really Facing: Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott on Schizophrenia, Family Love, and a Broken System
Rob and Michele Reiner spent seventeen years trying to save their son Nick. They didn’t fail him. The system failed all of them.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us for a comprehensive examination of the Reiner family tragedy — not to judge, but to understand what this family was dealing with and why so many others are facing the same impossible situation.Rob Reiner spoke openly about feeling helpless. About trusting doctors who couldn’t deliver results. About fearing that the tragic ending he dreaded was inevitable. Michele reportedly told a friend she didn’t know what els...
2026-01-0958 minHidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & CommentaryA Family That Tried Everything: Therapist Shavaun Scott on the Reiners, Schizophrenia, and Why the System Keeps Failing
Nick Reiner is charged with murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner. But this tragedy didn’t begin on December 14th. For seventeen years, a family that loved their son desperately tried everything to save him — and a system failed them at every turn.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Hidden Killers for an in-depth examination of the Nick Reiner case. This is not a story about bad parenting. This is a story about a family that did everything they could and a mental health system that offered no real answers.Rob and Michele Reiner paid for eigh...
2026-01-0958 min
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary"I Never Thought He'd Actually Do It": Why the Reiners Didn't See the Danger | Shavaun Scott
Sources say the Reiner family had been scared of Nick for years. That he had violent outbursts. That Michele told a friend, "I don't know what else we can do." That his behavior was aggressive enough to require private yoga sessions as a child because he was too disruptive for groups.They knew something was wrong. They sensed danger. And they stayed.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Hidden Killers to examine the psychology of families who live with fear but don't take protective action. She explains what happens cognitively when people minimize danger from someone they...
2026-01-0818 min
Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsHow Do You Know When Someone Is Dangerous? Shavaun Scott on the Reiner Warning Signs
We're going live with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to talk about violence risk — how it's assessed, how it's missed, and why families often can't see danger from the people closest to them.The Reiner family saw the warning signs. Sources say they had been scared of Nick for years. That he had violent outbursts. That his behavior was unpredictable and aggressive. The night before the killings, Nick allegedly got into a confrontation with his father at a holiday party that was alarming enough for someone to consider calling police.None of it was enough to prevent wh...
2026-01-0818 min
True Crime Today | Daily True Crime News & InterviewsEvery Red Flag Before the Reiner Murders: Why No One Intervened | Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
A childhood yoga instructor described Nick Reiner as "very, very intense" and so disruptive that his mother had to arrange private sessions. Sources say the family was scared of him for years. That Michele told a friend she didn't know what else they could do. That Nick had violent outbursts and was aggressive and unpredictable.Three to four weeks before the killings, his medication was changed and sources say he became "erratic and dangerous." The night before his parents were found dead, he got into an argument with his father at a party that was alarming enough...
2026-01-0818 min
The Reiner Murders | The Trial Of Nick ReinerNick Reiner's Schizophrenia Diagnosis: What the Family Was Really Dealing With | Shavaun Scott
Rob Reiner once said that the family listened to professionals with "diplomas on their wall" instead of listening to Nick when he said treatment wasn't working. Maybe there was a reason it wasn't working. Maybe the treatment was never right to begin with.According to multiple reports, Nick Reiner was diagnosed with schizophrenia — a serious psychotic disorder — years before the killings. But for a long time, the focus was on addiction. Eighteen rehab programs. Hundreds of thousands of dollars. All aimed at substance abuse.What if the substances were never the core problem?Psyc...
2026-01-0818 minHidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & CommentaryThe Wrong Treatment: How Nick Reiner's Schizophrenia Was Missed for Years | Shavaun Scott
Nick Reiner started using drugs at fifteen. By sixteen, he was in his first rehab. By twenty-two, he'd been through eighteen treatment programs. The focus was always addiction. Heroin. Meth. Cocaine. The revolving door of substance abuse treatment.But according to reports, Nick had schizophrenia. A serious psychotic disorder that was reportedly diagnosed years before the killings — but after years of being treated for the wrong thing.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to examine what may have been a catastrophic misdiagnosis. She explains what schizophrenia actually is and how it differs from addiction. She describes ho...
2026-01-0818 minHidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsWhat Is Schizophrenia? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains Nick Reiner's Diagnosis
We're going live with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to talk about the mental illness at the center of the Nick Reiner case.Multiple outlets have reported that Nick was diagnosed with schizophrenia years before the killings. That he was under psychiatric care. That his medication was changed three to four weeks before December 14th. And that after that change, sources say he was "erratic and dangerous" and "out of his head."But what does any of that actually mean?This live episode is a clinical deep-dive. Shavaun will explain what schizophrenia really is — not th...
2026-01-0818 minTrue Crime Today | Daily True Crime News & InterviewsSchizophrenia, Self-Medication, and the Failure to Diagnose Nick Reiner | Therapist Shavaun Scott
Nick Reiner used heroin. He used meth. He used cocaine. He went to rehab eighteen times starting at age fifteen. Every intervention focused on the drugs.But according to reports, Nick had schizophrenia — a serious psychotic disorder that went undiagnosed for years while he was being treated for addiction.What if the drugs were never the real problem?Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins True Crime Today to examine the relationship between schizophrenia and substance abuse. She explains a concept called self-medication — the idea that people with untreated mental illness sometimes use drugs to manage symp...
2026-01-0818 minThe Reiner Murders | The Trial Of Nick ReinerThe Reiner Family Dysfunction Exposed: Therapist Explains How Enabling Led to Murder | Shavaun Scott
Nick Reiner was thirty-two years old. He lived in his parents' guest house. He received a ten-thousand-dollar monthly allowance. He hadn't held steady employment. His parents had funded eighteen trips to rehab, paid for seventy-thousand-dollar-a-month treatment facilities, and made a feature film together about his addiction struggles.And then, according to prosecutors, he stabbed them to death in their bedroom.This is a case about family dynamics as much as it is about crime. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins True Crime Today to examine the Reiner family system — how it functioned, how it failed, and why lo...
2026-01-0822 minTrue Crime Today | Daily True Crime News & InterviewsPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott on the Reiner Family's Codependency and Enabling Pattern
We're going live with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to break down the family dynamics at the center of the Nick Reiner case.This isn't about the crime itself. This is about the seventeen years that led up to it. The family system that couldn't say no. The parents who gave everything and got nothing back. The siblings who watched from the sidelines. The pattern that sources say is continuing even now — with estate money reportedly funding Nick's defense.Rob and Michele Reiner did everything for their son Nick. Eighteen rehab programs. Ten thousand dollars a month in...
2026-01-0822 minHidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & CommentaryInside the Reiner Family System: How 17 Years of "Help" Created a Killer | Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
What does it look like when a family loves someone to death — literally?Rob and Michele Reiner spent nearly two decades trying to save their son Nick from addiction and mental illness. They had every resource imaginable. Two hundred million dollars. Access to the best treatment programs in the country. A willingness to do anything, pay anything, sacrifice anything. They restructured their entire lives around Nick's chaos.And on December 14th, 2025, they were allegedly stabbed to death by the son they couldn't stop saving.In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines the Reiner fa...
2026-01-0822 min
All the GriefAfter the Unthinkable: Shavaun Scott and the Aftermath of a Revenge SuicideTRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses suicide and domestic violence - please listen with care.In this deeply moving episode, we explore the intricate layers of grief and healing with our guest, Shavaun Scott, a seasoned psychotherapist and author. Shavaun shares her personal journey through profound loss, including the impact of her husband's revenge suicide, and how these experiences have shaped her professional path. Through candid conversations with hosts Andrea and Rebecca, we delve into the complexities of domestic violence, the societal narratives surrounding suicide grief, and the transformative power of storytelling. Join us as we uncover insights...
2025-12-2358 min
Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsKohberger’s Prison Meltdowns, Serial-Killer Outreach & the Anna Kepner Case | With Shavaun Scott-WEEK IN REVIEWThis episode of Hidden Killers brings together three troubling, psychologically revealing stories — each offering a unique window into manipulation, identity, and the way families and offenders construct narratives to protect themselves.
We begin with Bryan Kohberger’s reported self-harm threats inside Idaho Maximum Security Institution. He’s allegedly telling staff he’ll “harm himself” if they don’t move him out of J-Block — a threat strategically worded, attached to conditions, and deployed after earlier complaints didn’t get traction. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott breaks down the psychology behind conditional threats, escalation patterns, and why institutions must take every claim seriously even whe...
2025-12-1452 min
Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersKohberger’s Prison Meltdowns, Serial-Killer Outreach & the Anna Kepner Case | With Shavaun Scott-WEEK IN REVIEWThis episode of Hidden Killers brings together three troubling, psychologically revealing stories — each offering a unique window into manipulation, identity, and the way families and offenders construct narratives to protect themselves.
We begin with Bryan Kohberger’s reported self-harm threats inside Idaho Maximum Security Institution. He’s allegedly telling staff he’ll “harm himself” if they don’t move him out of J-Block — a threat strategically worded, attached to conditions, and deployed after earlier complaints didn’t get traction. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott breaks down the psychology behind conditional threats, escalation patterns, and why institutions must take every claim seriously even whe...
2025-12-1452 min
The Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan KohbergerKohberger’s Prison Meltdowns, Serial-Killer Outreach & the Anna Kepner Case | With Shavaun ScottThis episode of Hidden Killers brings together three troubling, psychologically revealing stories — each offering a unique window into manipulation, identity, and the way families and offenders construct narratives to protect themselves.
We begin with Bryan Kohberger’s reported self-harm threats inside Idaho Maximum Security Institution. He’s allegedly telling staff he’ll “harm himself” if they don’t move him out of J-Block — a threat strategically worded, attached to conditions, and deployed after earlier complaints didn’t get traction. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott breaks down the psychology behind conditional threats, escalation patterns, and why institutions must take every claim seriously even whe...
2025-12-1252 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersKohberger’s Prison Meltdowns, Serial-Killer Outreach & the Anna Kepner Case | With Shavaun ScottThis episode of Hidden Killers brings together three troubling, psychologically revealing stories — each offering a unique window into manipulation, identity, and the way families and offenders construct narratives to protect themselves.
We begin with Bryan Kohberger’s reported self-harm threats inside Idaho Maximum Security Institution. He’s allegedly telling staff he’ll “harm himself” if they don’t move him out of J-Block — a threat strategically worded, attached to conditions, and deployed after earlier complaints didn’t get traction. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott breaks down the psychology behind conditional threats, escalation patterns, and why institutions must take every claim seriously even whe...
2025-12-1252 minHidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsKohberger’s Prison Meltdowns, Serial-Killer Outreach & the Anna Kepner Case | With Shavaun ScottThis episode of Hidden Killers brings together three troubling, psychologically revealing stories — each offering a unique window into manipulation, identity, and the way families and offenders construct narratives to protect themselves.We begin with Bryan Kohberger’s reported self-harm threats inside Idaho Maximum Security Institution. He’s allegedly telling staff he’ll “harm himself” if they don’t move him out of J-Block — a threat strategically worded, attached to conditions, and deployed after earlier complaints didn’t get traction. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott breaks down the psychology behind conditional threats, escalation patterns, and why institutions must take every claim seriously even whe...
2025-12-1252 min
The Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan KohbergerKohberger’s Prison Ultimatum: "Move Me, Or I'll Hurt Myself" | Shavaun Scott Breaks It DownBryan Kohberger is reportedly telling prison staff he’ll “harm himself” if they don’t move him out of J-Block — and the wording of that threat is raising eyebrows. Not “end his life.” Not “I’m in crisis.” The phrase is specific, conditional, and attached to a demand. And in corrections psychology, that distinction matters.
Today on Hidden Killers, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to break down what this behavior actually signals. Is Kohberger genuinely overwhelmed inside Idaho’s most restrictive housing unit? Or is this a strategic form of pressure meant to regain a sense of control he no longer has?
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2025-12-1115 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersKohberger’s Prison Ultimatum: "Move Me, Or I'll Hurt Myself" | Shavaun Scott Breaks It DownBryan Kohberger is reportedly telling prison staff he’ll “harm himself” if they don’t move him out of J-Block — and the wording of that threat is raising eyebrows. Not “end his life.” Not “I’m in crisis.” The phrase is specific, conditional, and attached to a demand. And in corrections psychology, that distinction matters.
Today on Hidden Killers, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to break down what this behavior actually signals. Is Kohberger genuinely overwhelmed inside Idaho’s most restrictive housing unit? Or is this a strategic form of pressure meant to regain a sense of control he no longer has?
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2025-12-1115 min
Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsKohberger’s Prison Ultimatum: "Move Me, Or I'll Hurt Myself" | Shavaun Scott Breaks It DownBryan Kohberger is reportedly telling prison staff he’ll “harm himself” if they don’t move him out of J-Block — and the wording of that threat is raising eyebrows. Not “end his life.” Not “I’m in crisis.” The phrase is specific, conditional, and attached to a demand. And in corrections psychology, that distinction matters.Today on Hidden Killers, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to break down what this behavior actually signals. Is Kohberger genuinely overwhelmed inside Idaho’s most restrictive housing unit? Or is this a strategic form of pressure meant to regain a sense of control he no longer has?
2025-12-1115 min
How To Deal With Grief and Trauma160 Shavaun Scott | Revisiting Loss and Trauma 20 Years After A Revenge SuicideSend us a textHOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie’s website, join the podcast’s Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About this week’s episode Today’s guest is Shavaun Scott, a psychotherapist and author who shares a deeply personal and courageous story with us in...
2025-11-2441 minHidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsThe Epstein Files Fallout Explored With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott-WEEK IN REVIEWWhen the Epstein files go public, the biggest shock won’t be a single name — it will be the realization of how many institutions failed, looked away, or quietly enabled a predator to operate at the highest levels of society. And once that truth lands, America is going to feel something profound: institutional betrayal.In this riveting one-hour discussion, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dig into the psychology of what happens when the public discovers that the systems they trusted were protecting someone like Jeffrey Epstein. Governments. Universities. Financial institutions. Social circles. Even media figures. When the publ...
2025-11-2337 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersThe Epstein Files Fallout Explored With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott-WEEK IN REVIEWWhen the Epstein files go public, the biggest shock won’t be a single name — it will be the realization of how many institutions failed, looked away, or quietly enabled a predator to operate at the highest levels of society. And once that truth lands, America is going to feel something profound: institutional betrayal.
In this riveting one-hour discussion, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dig into the psychology of what happens when the public discovers that the systems they trusted were protecting someone like Jeffrey Epstein. Governments. Universities. Financial institutions. Social circles. Even media figures. When the publ...
2025-11-2337 minHidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsThe Epstein Files Fallout Explored With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottWhen the Epstein files go public, the biggest shock won’t be a single name — it will be the realization of how many institutions failed, looked away, or quietly enabled a predator to operate at the highest levels of society. And once that truth lands, America is going to feel something profound: institutional betrayal.In this riveting one-hour discussion, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dig into the psychology of what happens when the public discovers that the systems they trusted were protecting someone like Jeffrey Epstein. Governments. Universities. Financial institutions. Social circles. Even media figures. When the publ...
2025-11-2037 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersThe Epstein Files Fallout Explored With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottWhen the Epstein files go public, the biggest shock won’t be a single name — it will be the realization of how many institutions failed, looked away, or quietly enabled a predator to operate at the highest levels of society. And once that truth lands, America is going to feel something profound: institutional betrayal.
In this riveting one-hour discussion, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dig into the psychology of what happens when the public discovers that the systems they trusted were protecting someone like Jeffrey Epstein. Governments. Universities. Financial institutions. Social circles. Even media figures. When the publ...
2025-11-2037 minHidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsTrauma, Fear, and Accountability: Shavaun Scott on the Psychology of ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Killer-WEEK IN REVIEWWhen Ajike Owens was killed through a closed door, her four children lost their mother — and a nation faced the consequences of unchecked paranoia.In this exclusive episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels to dissect the mental chain reaction behind that fatal moment.Scott explores how chronic resentment, fear scripting, and entitlement converge in what she calls “justified aggression”—the mind’s way of excusing harm under the guise of self-protection. She breaks down how fear, when reinforced over years, becomes not a response but an identity.The discussion turns towa...
2025-11-0251 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersTrauma, Fear, and Accountability: Shavaun Scott on the Psychology of ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Killer-WEEK IN REVIEWWhen Ajike Owens was killed through a closed door, her four children lost their mother — and a nation faced the consequences of unchecked paranoia.
In this exclusive episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels to dissect the mental chain reaction behind that fatal moment.
Scott explores how chronic resentment, fear scripting, and entitlement converge in what she calls “justified aggression”—the mind’s way of excusing harm under the guise of self-protection. She breaks down how fear, when reinforced over years, becomes not a response but an identity.
The discussion turns towa...
2025-11-0251 min
Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsFear or Fury? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott on the Mind Behind ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ ShootingA mother is dead. A neighbor claims fear. But what really drove Susan Lorincz to pull the trigger through a closed door? In this exclusive conversation, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski. Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels to dissect the psychology behind The Perfect Neighbor case — where paranoia, entitlement, and grievance collided in one deadly moment.Scott unpacks the behavioral descent that transforms everyday irritation into lethal certainty. Was Lorincz truly afraid, or was “fear” the mask for long-nurtured anger? From chronic irritability and confirmation bias to the self-righteous delusion of being “under siege,” Scott breaks down the cogniti...
2025-10-3025 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersFear or Fury? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott on the Mind Behind ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ ShootingA mother is dead. A neighbor claims fear. But what really drove Susan Lorincz to pull the trigger through a closed door?
In this exclusive conversation, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski. Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels to dissect the psychology behind The Perfect Neighbor case — where paranoia, entitlement, and grievance collided in one deadly moment.
Scott unpacks the behavioral descent that transforms everyday irritation into lethal certainty. Was Lorincz truly afraid, or was “fear” the mask for long-nurtured anger? From chronic irritability and confirmation bias to the self-righteous delusion of being “under siege,” Scott breaks down the cogniti...
2025-10-3025 minHidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & BreakdownsTrauma, Fear, and Accountability: Shavaun Scott on the Psychology of ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ KillerWhen Ajike Owens was killed through a closed door, her four children lost their mother — and a nation faced the consequences of unchecked paranoia.In this exclusive episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels to dissect the mental chain reaction behind that fatal moment.Scott explores how chronic resentment, fear scripting, and entitlement converge in what she calls “justified aggression”—the mind’s way of excusing harm under the guise of self-protection. She breaks down how fear, when reinforced over years, becomes not a response but an identity.The discussion turns towa...
2025-10-3051 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersTrauma, Fear, and Accountability: Shavaun Scott on the Psychology of ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ KillerWhen Ajike Owens was killed through a closed door, her four children lost their mother — and a nation faced the consequences of unchecked paranoia.
In this exclusive episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels to dissect the mental chain reaction behind that fatal moment.
Scott explores how chronic resentment, fear scripting, and entitlement converge in what she calls “justified aggression”—the mind’s way of excusing harm under the guise of self-protection. She breaks down how fear, when reinforced over years, becomes not a response but an identity.
The discussion turns towa...
2025-10-3051 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersWhy We Turn to Conspiracies After Tragedy? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
Why We Turn to Conspiracies After Tragedy? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
In this final segment, the Hidden Killers Live team unpacks the psychological pull of conspiracy theories following the Charlie Kirk assassination. Shavaun Scott explains why the human brain craves certainty after chaos, and how conspiracy thinking offers both a sense of control and emotional escape. Tony Brueski and his co-hosts reflect on the hopelessness many feel in today’s polarized climate, the erosion of problem-solving in leadership, and the psychological cost of living in constant fear. The episode closes with the FBI’s press conference, revealing new inve...
2025-09-1225 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersAmerica Addicted to Rage: Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott on the Kirk Assassination
America Addicted to Rage: Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott on the Kirk Assassination
This segment zooms in on the psychology behind America’s division. With insight from psychotherapist Shavaun Scott, the panel dissects how social media outrage, tribal thinking, and dopamine-driven rage responses have turned political discourse into psychological warfare. Tony Brueski and co-hosts explore why so many Americans are trapped in “us vs. them” narratives, and how misinformation fuels distorted perceptions that can escalate into violence. Shavaun draws on clinical experience and neuroscience to explain why people become addicted to anger — and how that cycle makes tragedies like the Charlie Kirk ass...
2025-09-1221 min
Healing and Growing, Hand in Hand148. The Truth About Revenge Suicide and Healing with Shavaun ScottJOIN THE WOMEN'S HEALING COMMUNITY HERE: https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/What happens when a licensed psychotherapist with 30+ years of experience becomes the victim of a revenge suicide? Shavaun Scott shares her harrowing story of surviving 17 years of emotional abuse and the devastating aftermath when her abusive husband staged his suicide as a final act of revenge. This episode reveals the hidden truth about revenge suicide—a rarely discussed form of aggression that leaves survivors questioning their reality. In this episode:- The Hi...
2025-08-2542 min
The Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan KohbergerWhat Is an Incel—And How Do You Spot One? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
What Is an Incel—And How Do You Spot One? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott ExplainsDescription:What exactly is an “incel”? The term gets tossed around a lot, but most people don’t really understand what it means—or how dangerous it can be. In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott breaks it down: what an incel actually is, how the identity forms, and the psychological traits that show up over and over in violent offenders who’ve embraced this label.We talk about common signs—obsessive thoughts about women, black-and-white thinking, the belief that they’re genetically curs...
2025-07-2154 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersWhat Is an Incel—And How Do You Spot One? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
What Is an Incel—And How Do You Spot One? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
Description:
What exactly is an “incel”? The term gets tossed around a lot, but most people don’t really understand what it means—or how dangerous it can be. In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott breaks it down: what an incel actually is, how the identity forms, and the psychological traits that show up over and over in violent offenders who’ve embraced this label.
We talk about common signs—obsessive thoughts about women, black-and-white thinking, the belief that they’re genetically curs...
2025-07-2154 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersHow To Protect Your Kids from Incel Culture, Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
How To Protect Your Kids from Incel Culture, Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
Description:
In this episode, we shift the focus to prevention. If you’re a parent, guardian, teacher—or just someone paying attention—how do you protect the people you love from falling into incel ideology? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins me to walk through the practical, no-BS steps that can help stop this before it starts.
We talk about early warning signs—not just in behavior, but in language, media consumption, and social withdrawal. We cover the kinds of conversations adults need to be having w...
2025-07-1824 min
The Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan KohbergerHow To Protect Your Kids from Incel Culture, Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
How To Protect Your Kids from Incel Culture, Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
Description:
In this episode, we shift the focus to prevention. If you’re a parent, guardian, teacher—or just someone paying attention—how do you protect the people you love from falling into incel ideology? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins me to walk through the practical, no-BS steps that can help stop this before it starts.
We talk about early warning signs—not just in behavior, but in language, media consumption, and social withdrawal. We cover the kinds of conversations adults need to be having w...
2025-07-1824 min
The Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan KohbergerCan An Incel’s Dark Thinking Change or Be Fixed? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
Can An Incel’s Dark Thinking Change or Be Fixed? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
Description:
Once someone falls into the blackpill mindset—believing they're doomed to be unloved, unwanted, and invisible—can they ever come back? In this episode, I talk with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott about whether an incel’s belief system can actually be challenged or reversed.
We dig into what happens once someone fully identifies with incel ideology: how their thinking gets reinforced by online groups, how entitlement and resentment are amplified, and why traditional therapy doesn’t always break through. Shavaun walks us through...
2025-07-1722 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersCan An Incel’s Dark Thinking Change or Be Fixed? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
Can An Incel’s Dark Thinking Change or Be Fixed? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
Description:
Once someone falls into the blackpill mindset—believing they're doomed to be unloved, unwanted, and invisible—can they ever come back? In this episode, I talk with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott about whether an incel’s belief system can actually be challenged or reversed.
We dig into what happens once someone fully identifies with incel ideology: how their thinking gets reinforced by online groups, how entitlement and resentment are amplified, and why traditional therapy doesn’t always break through. Shavaun walks us through...
2025-07-1722 min
The Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan KohbergerHow To Recognize The Signs of An Incel (Even In Your Own Child), Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
How To Recognize The Signs of An Incel (Even In Your Own Child), Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
Description:
What if the signs were there—and you just didn’t know what you were looking at? In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps us break down the early warning signs of incel ideology: what it looks like, how it develops, and how it can quietly take hold in someone’s life—sometimes even your own kid.
We’re not talking about vague rebellion or teenage awkwardness. We’re talking about obsessive resentment toward women, dangerous black-and-white thinking, an...
2025-07-1610 min
Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersHow To Recognize The Signs of An Incel (Even In Your Own Child), Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
How To Recognize The Signs of An Incel (Even In Your Own Child), Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains
Description:
What if the signs were there—and you just didn’t know what you were looking at? In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps us break down the early warning signs of incel ideology: what it looks like, how it develops, and how it can quietly take hold in someone’s life—sometimes even your own kid.
We’re not talking about vague rebellion or teenage awkwardness. We’re talking about obsessive resentment toward women, dangerous black-and-white thinking, an...
2025-07-1610 minThe Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan KohbergerWhere Do 'Incels' Come From? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks It Down
Where Do 'Incels' Come From? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks It DownDescription:We’ve all heard the word “incel” thrown around—usually after another headline about a mass shooting or hate-fueled violence. But where does that mindset actually come from? In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to go deep into the psychology behind incel ideology—what drives it, where it starts, and why it keeps spreading.Shavaun walks us through the emotional landscape of many of these young men: loneliness, rejection, isolation, resentment. But we also talk about how this internal pain gets...
2025-07-1514 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersWhere Do 'Incels' Come From? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks It Down
Where Do 'Incels' Come From? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks It Down
Description:
We’ve all heard the word “incel” thrown around—usually after another headline about a mass shooting or hate-fueled violence. But where does that mindset actually come from? In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to go deep into the psychology behind incel ideology—what drives it, where it starts, and why it keeps spreading.
Shavaun walks us through the emotional landscape of many of these young men: loneliness, rejection, isolation, resentment. But we also talk about how this internal pain gets...
2025-07-1514 min
Adult Child of DysfunctionE 202: Healing PTSD and Emotional Trauma After Abuse: Guest Shavaun ScottIn this heartfelt and inspiring episode, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott opens up about her extraordinary journey of healing after enduring an abusive marriage and the devastating revenge suicide of her husband on the very day she asked for a divorce. With over 35 years of clinical experience specializing in trauma recovery, Shavaun brings a unique blend of professional insight and personal experience to the conversation.She shares how the trauma from her past continued to impact her mind, body, and spirit — and how she navigated the complex grief, shock, and emotional upheaval that followed. Shavaun discusses the vi...
2025-07-1229 min
Indulge In Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook In The Car.Nightbird by Shavaun ScottPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/24634to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Nightbird
Author: Shavaun Scott
Narrator: Shavaun Scott
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins
Release date: 05-31-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Psychology & Mental Health
Publisher's Summary:
NIGHTBIRD delves unflinchingly into the complex dynamics of revenge suicide in abusive relationships, laying bare the manipulative tactics and emotional toll they inflict.
2025-05-314h 24Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersBryan Kohberger's Mental Patterns — Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down the Dateline Special
Bryan Kohberger's Mental Patterns — Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down the Dateline Special
In this premiere episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to dissect NBC’s Dateline special on Bryan Kohberger — and no, this isn’t just a recap. We’re diving deep into the mental breadcrumbs Dateline may not even realize it dropped. From obsessive control patterns to eerie interpersonal blind spots, Scott unpacks the chilling psychological profile emerging through Kohberger’s behavior, online activity, and demeanor. Is this the mind of a cold-blooded killer — or something even more complex?
How does his rigid need for control mirror...
2025-05-2333 min
The Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan KohbergerBryan Kohberger's Mental Patterns — Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down the Dateline Special
Bryan Kohberger's Mental Patterns — Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down the Dateline Special
In this premiere episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to dissect NBC’s Dateline special on Bryan Kohberger — and no, this isn’t just a recap. We’re diving deep into the mental breadcrumbs Dateline may not even realize it dropped. From obsessive control patterns to eerie interpersonal blind spots, Scott unpacks the chilling psychological profile emerging through Kohberger’s behavior, online activity, and demeanor. Is this the mind of a cold-blooded killer — or something even more complex?
How does his rigid need for control mirror...
2025-05-2333 min
The Dr. Joe Show284 - Nightbird with Shavaun ScottPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott discusses her memoir Nightbird, sharing her journey through religious guilt, domestic abuse, and personal trauma - including the revenge suicide of her husband - to illuminate the path from inherited pain to healing and resilience.
Get your copy of Nightbird and learn more about Shavaun's work on her website!
2025-05-2245 min
The Downfall Of Diddy | The Case Against Sean 'Puffy P Diddy' CombsBreaking Down Diddy's Dark Life With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
Breaking Down Diddy's Dark Life With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
What happens when money, power, and trauma collide in one of the music industry’s most notorious figures? In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to break down the psychological threads woven through the life — and now legal downfall — of Sean “Diddy” Combs. From control dynamics to sexual manipulation, we explore how narcissism, past abuse, and unchecked power may have shaped the allegations now unfolding in court.
This isn’t just about what Diddy did — it’s about what the behavior reveals. A raw, clinical, and compelling look at how fame...
2025-05-2212 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersBreaking Down Diddy's Dark Life With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
Breaking Down Diddy's Dark Life With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
What happens when money, power, and trauma collide in one of the music industry’s most notorious figures? In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to break down the psychological threads woven through the life — and now legal downfall — of Sean “Diddy” Combs. From control dynamics to sexual manipulation, we explore how narcissism, past abuse, and unchecked power may have shaped the allegations now unfolding in court.
This isn’t just about what Diddy did — it’s about what the behavior reveals. A raw, clinical, and compelling look at how fame...
2025-05-2212 min
The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'KeefeKaren Read’s Meltdowns Examined by Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
Karen Read’s Meltdowns Examined by Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
Karen Read’s words don’t just reveal her state of mind—they may seal her fate.
In this compelling breakdown, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explores how jurors are likely to interpret Karen Read’s profane, erratic statements, especially those made around children and during high-stress moments. From calling John O’Keefe a “f-ing loser” to berating his orphaned niece and nephew with emotionally charged language, Read’s verbal behavior may reflect something deeper—something jurors can feel, even without clinical terms.
We look at how language can functio...
2025-05-1410 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersKaren Read’s Meltdowns Examined by Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
Karen Read’s Meltdowns Examined by Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
Karen Read’s words don’t just reveal her state of mind—they may seal her fate.
In this compelling breakdown, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explores how jurors are likely to interpret Karen Read’s profane, erratic statements, especially those made around children and during high-stress moments. From calling John O’Keefe a “f-ing loser” to berating his orphaned niece and nephew with emotionally charged language, Read’s verbal behavior may reflect something deeper—something jurors can feel, even without clinical terms.
We look at how language can functio...
2025-05-1410 minThe Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'KeefeShavaun Scott on Karen Read: Emotional Abuse? Narcissistic Rage? Let’s Talk
Shavaun Scott on Karen Read: Emotional Abuse? Narcissistic Rage? Let’s Talk
She heard the name Kathy—not an affair, not a betrayal—just a name used as a turn signal in conversation. And that, according to multiple sources, is all it took to allegedly trigger a rage spiral that ended with John O’Keefe left in the snow.
Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to unpack the psychological profile behind Karen Read’s volatile reactions, her fixation on perceived slights, and the disturbing statements she made in front of O’Keefe’s children. We dig into what it means...
2025-05-1312 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersShavaun Scott on Karen Read: Emotional Abuse? Narcissistic Rage? Let’s Talk
Shavaun Scott on Karen Read: Emotional Abuse? Narcissistic Rage? Let’s Talk
She heard the name Kathy—not an affair, not a betrayal—just a name used as a turn signal in conversation. And that, according to multiple sources, is all it took to allegedly trigger a rage spiral that ended with John O’Keefe left in the snow.
Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to unpack the psychological profile behind Karen Read’s volatile reactions, her fixation on perceived slights, and the disturbing statements she made in front of O’Keefe’s children. We dig into what it means...
2025-05-1312 minThe Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'KeefeFive Reasons Why Karen Reads 'House Attack' Defies Logic And ALL Odds, With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottFive Reasons Why Karen Reads 'House Attack' Defies Logic And ALL Odds, With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
Could Karen Read really not remember that night—or was she trying to rewrite it? From her frantic “Did I hit him?” phone calls to the eerie detail of a cracked taillight, this episode dives into the unraveling narrative at the heart of the John O’Keefe case. Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins us to explore how memory, guilt, and self-preservation collide when trauma meets possible criminal intent. Why did Karen seem ready to accept blame—until she wasn’t? And what happens when...
2025-05-0614 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersFive Reasons Why Karen Reads 'House Attack' Defies Logic And ALL Odds, With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottFive Reasons Why Karen Reads 'House Attack' Defies Logic And ALL Odds, With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
Could Karen Read really not remember that night—or was she trying to rewrite it? From her frantic “Did I hit him?” phone calls to the eerie detail of a cracked taillight, this episode dives into the unraveling narrative at the heart of the John O’Keefe case. Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins us to explore how memory, guilt, and self-preservation collide when trauma meets possible criminal intent. Why did Karen seem ready to accept blame—until she wasn’t? And what happens when...
2025-05-0614 minThe Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'KeefeThe Psychology Behind Karen Read’s 'Confession' – Shavaun Scott Breaks It DownThe Psychology Behind Karen Read’s 'Confession' – Shavaun Scott Breaks It Down
What happens when a woman with a hazy memory, a high blood alcohol count, and a house full of police becomes the center of a homicide investigation? Day one of Karen Read’s retrial kicks off with the kind of courtroom tension and narrative twists that force you to question everything. Was it an accident fueled by alcohol and chaos, or a convenient scapegoating wrapped in power dynamics and alleged cover-ups?
Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins to dissect the psychology behind Karen Read’s shifting...
2025-04-2510 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersThe Psychology Behind Karen Read’s 'Confession' – Shavaun Scott Breaks It DownThe Psychology Behind Karen Read’s 'Confession' – Shavaun Scott Breaks It Down
What happens when a woman with a hazy memory, a high blood alcohol count, and a house full of police becomes the center of a homicide investigation? Day one of Karen Read’s retrial kicks off with the kind of courtroom tension and narrative twists that force you to question everything. Was it an accident fueled by alcohol and chaos, or a convenient scapegoating wrapped in power dynamics and alleged cover-ups?
Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins to dissect the psychology behind Karen Read’s shifting...
2025-04-2510 min
The Trial Of Lori Vallow Daybell | Full Courtroom CoveragePsychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down The MANY Mental Disorders At Play In Lori Vallow Daybell's TrialPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down The MANY Mental Disorders At Play In Lori Vallow Daybell's Trial
Is Lori Vallow Daybell really a misunderstood prophet—or just a full-blown narcissist who thinks she can out-lawyer a courtroom?
In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we dive into Lori's Arizona murder trial where she's playing both defendant and defense attorney. Yes, the woman already convicted of murdering her children is now cross-examining her grieving relatives like she’s starring in her own courtroom drama. Joined by psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott, we explore Lori’s grandiosity, religious delusio...
2025-04-1813 min
Delphi Murders: Richard Allen & The Search For The TruthPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down The Initial Delphi Police Interrogation of Richard AllenPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down The Initial Delphi Police Interrogation of Richard Allen
How do you get a man to confess to something he didn’t do? Easy—just throw every shady interrogation tactic in the book at him and hope something sticks.
When Richard Allen was brought in for questioning about the alleged Delphi murders of Abby and Libby, the detectives didn’t exactly hold back. They leaned hard into psychological warfare: outdated Law & Order tricks, misleading “evidence,” and emotional manipulation that made it feel more like a 1950s TV drama than a modern investigation. With no confess...
2025-04-1112 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down The Initial Delphi Police Interrogation of Richard AllenPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down The Initial Delphi Police Interrogation of Richard Allen
How do you get a man to confess to something he didn’t do? Easy—just throw every shady interrogation tactic in the book at him and hope something sticks.
When Richard Allen was brought in for questioning about the alleged Delphi murders of Abby and Libby, the detectives didn’t exactly hold back. They leaned hard into psychological warfare: outdated Law & Order tricks, misleading “evidence,” and emotional manipulation that made it feel more like a 1950s TV drama than a modern investigation. With no confess...
2025-04-1112 minDelphi Murders: Richard Allen & The Search For The TruthBreaking Down The Highly Unprofessional & Cruel Delphi Police Interrogation Of Richard Allen With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottBreaking Down The Highly Unprofessional & Cruel Delphi Police Interrogation Of Richard Allen With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
What if the only thing tying someone to a murder scene is a single unspent bullet—and the supposed match is based on science that’s barely admissible in court?
Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dig into the second interrogation of alleged Delphi killer Richard Allen, and it’s a rough watch. With no digital history, no witnesses, and no prior criminal record, the prosecution’s big move is a bullet found at the crime scene—but only after cops had alread...
2025-04-1014 minThe Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan KohbergerBreaking Down The Disturbing 'References' Bryan Kohberger Makes In Shower Photo With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottBreaking Down The Disturbing 'References' Bryan Kohberger Makes In Shower Photo With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
What kind of person allegedly studies the art of the perfect crime—and then seems to leave behind a digital trail of breadcrumbs like it’s part of the plan?
In this unnervingly fascinating dive into the alleged behavior of Bryan Kohberger, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott unpack the chilling possibility that the University of Idaho murder suspect may have been playing out a twisted homage to his favorite horror films. From eerie similarities to American Psycho and Psycho to bizarre show...
2025-04-0421 min
The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'KeefeWhat Was Karen Read Thinking When Digging Her Hole Deeper, Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Weighs InWhat Was Karen Read Thinking When Digging Her Hole Deeper, Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Weighs In
Was Karen Read seeking justice—or just someone to keep telling her she’s right?
When a Boston police officer, John O'Keefe, turns up dead and Karen Read is charged with his alleged murder, things spiral into more than just a courtroom drama. Encrypted messages, endless hours of contact with a controversial blogger (who might have a bit of a crush), and a defense that screams “cover-up” more than “clear-cut”—this case is a messy mix of emotion, obsession, and chaos.
Psychother...
2025-04-0213 minThe Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'KeefeBreaking Down Karen Reads Contradictions In New Doc With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottBreaking Down Karen Reads Contradictions In New Doc With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
Did Karen Read’s own words do more harm than good?
The countdown to Karen Read’s trial is on, and things are getting messy. With the HBO Max and Investigation Discovery docuseries Body in the Snow breaking down the case, the narrative around Read’s alleged involvement in Boston police officer John O’Keefe’s death takes some unexpected turns. Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to sift through the contradictions in Read’s statements, her evolving portrayal of the relationship, and the bizarre...
2025-03-2452 min
Justice For Ellen GreenbergBreaking Down The Ellen Greenberg 911 Call With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottBreaking Down The Ellen Greenberg 911 Call With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottWhat kind of person walks into a room, finds their fiancée dead, and immediately blurts out, "She must have stabbed herself"? That’s the unsettling question at the heart of this bizarre 911 call. The distress is there, sure—but so are some oddly specific assumptions that don’t quite add up.Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dissect this chilling call, where panic meets peculiar certainty. Why is the caller so quick to offer explanations before even assessing the scene? Could it just be shock, or somethi...
2025-02-1418 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersBreaking Down The Ellen Greenberg 911 Call With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottBreaking Down The Ellen Greenberg 911 Call With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
What kind of person walks into a room, finds their fiancée dead, and immediately blurts out, "She must have stabbed herself"? That’s the unsettling question at the heart of this bizarre 911 call. The distress is there, sure—but so are some oddly specific assumptions that don’t quite add up.
Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dissect this chilling call, where panic meets peculiar certainty. Why is the caller so quick to offer explanations before even assessing the scene? Could it just be shock, or somethi...
2025-02-1418 minThe Downfall Of Diddy | The Case Against Sean 'Puffy P Diddy' CombsBreaking Down Diddy; The Making Of A Bad Boy With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottBreaking Down Diddy; The Making Of A Bad Boy With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
What secrets could drive a man to the top while leaving destruction in his wake?
Dive into the twisted web of Sean "Diddy" Combs' past as uncovered in the new Peacock documentary, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. From a childhood marred by unimaginable allegations to the controversial relationships and chilling threats that defined his adult life, this episode delves into the alleged shadows that follow Diddy. Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to explore the psychological impacts of "developmental disruption"...
2025-01-2120 min
The Trial Of Lori Vallow Daybell | Full Courtroom CoverageBreaking Down 'Attorney' Lori Vallow's First Court Appearance With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottWhat happens when someone like Lori Vallow Daybell, accused of unthinkable acts, takes the courtroom stage as her own attorney? You get a front-row seat to what can only be described as a chaotic blend of legal jargon, conspiracy theories, and courtroom theatrics. From citing constitutional rights to playing the victim in her own delusions, Lori’s attempts to defend herself seem more like a bizarre performance than a coherent legal strategy.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to unpack the layers of Lori's alleged delusional mindset, her courtroom antics, and how someone can present as "competent" while se...
2025-01-2017 min
The Downfall Of Diddy | The Case Against Sean 'Puffy P Diddy' CombsBreaking Down Jay-Z's Assault Response With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottBreaking Down Jay-Z's Assault Response With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott
What really happens to the reputations of cultural icons when dark allegations come to light? The world of hip hop faces unsettling claims involving Sean "Diddy" Combs and now Jay-Z, with accusations dating back to a shocking incident at an afterparty in 2000. As denials pour in, reputations teeter on the edge, leaving fans grappling with disbelief and questions of truth.
Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins the discussion to delve into the psychological toll such accusations have—not only on those accused but also on their followers. What does it ta...
2024-12-1908 min
Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersBreaking Down Jay-Z's Assault Response With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottWhat really happens to the reputations of cultural icons when dark allegations come to light? The world of hip hop faces unsettling claims involving Sean "Diddy" Combs and now Jay-Z, with accusations dating back to a shocking incident at an afterparty in 2000. As denials pour in, reputations teeter on the edge, leaving fans grappling with disbelief and questions of truth.
Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins the discussion to delve into the psychological toll such accusations have—not only on those accused but also on their followers. What does it take for someone to allegedly commit such heinous acts, and wh...
2024-12-1908 min
Delphi Murders: Richard Allen & The Search For The TruthA Psychological Break Down Of Richard Allen's Delphi Murder Trial With Shavaun ScottWas Richard Allen truly in control of his actions, or was he lost in a storm of psychosis that led to a verdict based on incomplete understanding? In this episode, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott unravel the complexities of the Delphi murder trial and the baffling state of mental health awareness in our criminal justice system. Imagine basing a conviction on a man who was eating a Bible and banging his head against a wall, all while confessing to horrific crimes. But how reliable is a confession from someone whose grip on reality is entirely broken? Shavaun Scott points...
2024-11-1921 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersA Psychological Break Down Of Richard Allen's Delphi Murder Trial With Shavaun ScottWas Richard Allen truly in control of his actions, or was he lost in a storm of psychosis that led to a verdict based on incomplete understanding? In this episode, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott unravel the complexities of the Delphi murder trial and the baffling state of mental health awareness in our criminal justice system. Imagine basing a conviction on a man who was eating a Bible and banging his head against a wall, all while confessing to horrific crimes. But how reliable is a confession from someone whose grip on reality is entirely broken? Shavaun Scott points...
2024-11-1921 min
The Murder Of Maddie SotoPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down The Arrest Video Of Stephan Sterns In Madeline Soto CaseHow does someone remain so calm after being accused of unimaginable crimes? Stephan Sterns, charged with the sexual abuse and alleged murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, didn’t seem fazed at all when shown disturbing evidence against him. It’s as if he was discussing what to have for lunch instead of being exposed as a predator. Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dive into the chilling psychology of Sterns—his botched attempt to wipe incriminating evidence, his apparent narcissism, and whether his traumatic brain injuries could explain any of his monstrous behavior. And then there’s Jennifer Soto, Madeline’s mother...
2024-09-3005 min
Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down The Arrest Video Of Stephan Sterns In Madeline Soto CaseHow does someone remain so calm after being accused of unimaginable crimes? Stephan Sterns, charged with the sexual abuse and alleged murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, didn’t seem fazed at all when shown disturbing evidence against him. It’s as if he was discussing what to have for lunch instead of being exposed as a predator. Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dive into the chilling psychology of Sterns—his botched attempt to wipe incriminating evidence, his apparent narcissism, and whether his traumatic brain injuries could explain any of his monstrous behavior. And then there’s Jennifer Soto, Madeline’s mother...
2024-09-3005 minMind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of KillersPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott Tells If Susan Smith Should Get ParoleWhat drives a mother to commit the unthinkable act of drowning her own children? Susan Smith’s case shocked the nation 30 years ago, but as her parole hearing approaches, the question lingers: should someone who concocted such a heinous crime ever be allowed back into society? Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott dives into the mind of Susan Smith, exploring the psychological factors at play, including personality disorders like borderline and histrionics, which may have driven her to kill in order to hold on to a relationship. As Smith approaches her third chance at parole, is rehabilitation even possible for someone wi...
2024-09-2709 min
The Murder Of Maddie SotoPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott Reviews New Police Video Of Maddie Soto's Parents Reporting Her MissingIn the podcast episode "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott discusses the tragic case of Maddie Soto, a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing and later found dead. Her stepfather, Stephan Stearns, initially claimed he dropped her off at school, but contradictory evidence led to him being charged with her murder and multiple counts of sexual abuse based on material found on his phone. The episode features body cam footage of the initial report, showing the calm and unemotional demeanor of Maddie's mother, Jennifer Soto, and Stearns, which Scott finds suspicious. Scott and Brueski discuss the...
2024-06-1109 min
The Trial Of Lori Vallow Daybell | Full Courtroom CoverageDissecting The Daybells With Psychotherapist Shavaun ScottIn this episode of 'Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski,' psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott discusses the testimonies of Chad Daybell's children in his ongoing trial. The conversation explores whether their statements were coached or genuine, with Scott suggesting the consistent narrative portrays their father positively and their mother, Tammy, as frail. Clips of Chad's daughter denying being coached and Chad's son describing the discovery of Tammy's body are analyzed. Scott suggests the children's behavior reflects psychological conditioning and enmeshment in their father's beliefs. The nurturing demeanor of the defense attorney towards the children is critiqued as manipulative. The hosts...
2024-05-3008 min
The Trial Of Lori Vallow Daybell | Full Courtroom CoveragePsychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down 'Cult' Member Testimony Against Chad DaybellIn this episode of 'Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski,' psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott discusses the ongoing trial of Chad Daybell, focusing on the testimonies of witnesses like Zulema Pastenes. Zulema's testimony touched on her alleged supernatural abilities, which she hesitated to deny outright in court, indicating her deep-seated beliefs possibly instilled by Chad Daybell's manipulative tactics. Shavaun Scott analyzes the psychological profiles of both Chad and Zulema, noting Chad's potential narcissism and Zulema's vulnerability as a prime target for cult-like manipulation. The discussion also covers the broader implications of such manipulative dynamics, comparing them to notorious cults like...
2024-05-1508 min
Delphi Murders: Richard Allen & The Search For The TruthPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott Explains How Delphi Suspect Richard Allen May Have Given False ConfessionsIn this episode of 'Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski,' psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott discusses the complex case of Richard Allen, who is facing trial for the Delphi murders. Shavaun delves into the peculiarities of Allen's multiple confessions, noting discrepancies between his descriptions and the actual crime details. These inconsistencies raise questions about the validity of the confessions, suggesting they may be false, influenced by coercive tactics, or the product of Allen's deteriorating mental state due to solitary confinement and psychological torment. The conversation explores the phenomenon of false confessions, the impact of coercive interrogation tactics, and the psychological...
2024-05-0310 min
The Murder Of Maddie SotoBetween Care and Complicity, Shavaun Scott on Maddie Soto's StoryIn a thought-provoking episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," Shavaun Scott, a seasoned psychotherapist and author, delves into the complex and unsettling case of Maddie Soto, a 13-year-old girl whose life was tragically cut short. Stefan Stearns, linked to Maddie through his relationship with her mother, faces 60 charges of criminal abuse, yet no one has been charged with Maddie's murder. Key discussion points from the conversation include:
Stefan Stearns' Charges: Stearns is accused of various counts of sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material, painting a grim picture of the environment Maddie lived in.
Mother's...
2024-03-2709 min
Justice For Harmony | The Trial Of Adam MontgomeryPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott on The Evil Mind of Adam MontgomeryCan the absence of a body overshadow the overwhelming evidence in a case as heart-wrenching as that of Harmony Montgomery? This is the central question that Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explore in an episode of the "Hidden Killers" podcast, delving into the psychological aspects of the upcoming trial of Adam Montgomery, Harmony's father, accused of her murder.
The trial, set to commence on February 6, 2024, has garnered significant attention, not least because of the over 200 individuals listed as potential witnesses, including Harmony's stepmother, Kayla Montgomery. Adam Montgomery continues to deny any involvement in his daughter's disappearance, a st...
2024-01-1104 min
Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi HildebrandtPsychotherapist Shavaun Scott on The Depths of Ruby Franke's Malevolent ParentingIs it possible for a mother to transform from a loving caregiver to a perpetrator of torture? This haunting question lingers in the minds of many following the distressing case of Ruby Franke. Tony Brueski's latest episode of "Hidden Killers" delves into this harrowing tale with insights from Shavaun Scott, a psychotherapist and author, dissecting the shocking developments in the Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt child abuse case. Franke's plea agreement reveals a dark and twisted series of events, painting a picture of a woman far removed from the nurturing image of a mother. According to court documents, Franke su...
2024-01-0411 min
Prevail with Greg OlearReprise - Rapid Fire: The Pathway to Violence (with Shavaun Scott)Greg Olear talks to the mental health therapist P. Shavaun Scott, author of “The Minds of Mass Killers: Understanding and Interrupting the Pathway to Violence,” about the scourge of mass shootings, how to identify potential killers before they strike, and what can be done about the problem. Plus: Stephanie St. John’s National Anthem for 2022.Follow Shavaun:https://twitter.com/shavaunscottBuy her book:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MB86W17/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0The National Anthem:https...
2023-05-191h 02
The Trial Of Alex MurdaughBehind the Love Letters: Shavaun Scott Dives into the Psychology of Women Writing to Alex Murdaugh in Prison #ShavaunScott #MurdaughLettersAlex Murdaugh, currently in prison, has reportedly been receiving love letters from random women. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott offers her professional insight into this phenomenon, explaining the psychological motivations behind such behavior. As the public grapples with this baffling development, Scott's expertise sheds light on the complex emotions and thoughts that may be driving these women to reach out to Murdaugh.
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2023-04-1206 minPrevail with Greg OlearRapid Fire: The Pathway to Violence (with Shavaun Scott)Greg Olear talks to the mental health therapist P. Shavaun Scott, author of “The Minds of Mass Killers: Understanding and Interrupting the Pathway to Violence,” about the scourge of mass shootings, how to identify potential killers before they strike, and what can be done about the problem. Plus: Stephanie St. John’s National Anthem for 2022.Follow Shavaun:https://twitter.com/shavaunscottBuy her book:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MB86W17/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
2022-07-081h 04
What The Psychology?!Ep. 25 The Minds of Mass Killers Pt 1 Feat Dr. Shavaun ScottThis episode has some points of discussion with Dr. P. Shavaun Scott. We discuss her amazing book, "The Minds of Mass Killers: Understanding and Interrupting the Pathway to Violence", modern issues, and how to make a kinder world to live in. With the rise of mass shooters, what can we do?!
Also check out, "Saving Sycamore: The School Shooting that Never Happened" by Molly Hudgens, which is a book about a guidance counselor who stopped a school shooting from happening at the middle school that I attended!
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2022-05-311h 23
DBSAllianceInterview With Therapist and Video Game and Media Addictions Specialist Shavaun ScottShavaun Scott is a therapist practicing in California with a specialty in addictions and technology. In 2009, along with co-author, Neils Clark, she released the book Game Addiction: The Experience and The Effects, a book which takes a neutral look at the phenomenon of video game addiction from multiple angles. Not only a therapist that has worked with gaming addictions, she also been a gamer herself logging many hours on games like Everquest.
You can find her webpage at www.dreamtreader.com/shavaunscott
You can find her book, Game Addiction: The Experience and The Effects, online at http://amzn.com/0786443642
2014-09-1826 min