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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.Real Story Media Crímenes Reales Política y Gobierno
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  • Slender Man Stabbing Accomplice Approved for Conditional Release from Mental Hospital After More Than a Decade

    Slender Man Stabbing Accomplice Approved for Conditional Release from Mental Hospital After More Than a Decade
    Jul 18 2025
    Slender Man Stabbing Accomplice Approved for Conditional Release from Mental Hospital After More Than a Decade A Wisconsin woman who nearly killed a classmate at age 12 in an infamous attack inspired by the fictional character Slender Man will be conditionally released from a psychiatric hospital more than a decade later, a judge ruled Thursday. Morgan Geyser, now 22, has been confined to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute since she was found not criminally responsible for the 2014 stabbing of her friend, Payton Leutner, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. On Thursday, Waukesha County Circuit Judge Scott Wagner signed off on a new conditional release plan developed by the Department of Health Services. The plan comes after an earlier version was rejected in April over concerns raised by Leutner’s family, including that Geyser’s proposed group home was located just eight miles from Leutner’s residence. The exact details and timing of Geyser’s release have not been made public for safety and privacy reasons. Her attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment. On May 31, 2014, Geyser and her friend Anissa Weier, both 12 at the time, lured Leutner into the woods at David’s Park following a sleepover. There, Geyser stabbed Leutner 19 times with a kitchen knife while Weier encouraged her. One of the stab wounds narrowly missed Leutner’s heart. Severely injured, Leutner managed to crawl to a nearby bike path where a passerby found her and called for help. She miraculously survived the attack after emergency surgery and weeks of recovery. The motive, according to investigators, was chilling: Geyser and Weier believed that murdering Leutner would please Slender Man, a fictional internet character, and prove themselves worthy to become his “proxies.” They feared that if they didn’t comply, Slender Man would harm their families. After the stabbing, the two girls began walking toward northern Wisconsin, claiming they were trying to find Slender Man’s mansion, which they believed was in the Nicolet National Forest. They were arrested hours later on Interstate 94 in nearby Waukesha County. In 2017, Geyser pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree intentional homicide as a party to a crime but was found not criminally responsible due to mental illness. In 2018, she was committed to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute for up to 40 years. Weier also pleaded guilty in 2017 to attempted second-degree intentional homicide with a deadly weapon and was sentenced to 25 years in a mental health facility. She was conditionally released in 2021, agreeing to live with her father and wear a GPS monitor. Prosecutors and state health officials initially opposed Geyser’s release. In March 2024, they cited concerning behavior, including her reading a novel involving murder and organ trafficking and communicating with a man known to collect “murderabilia.” Geyser reportedly sent him a graphic sketch and a suggestive postcard. However, her defense attorney countered that her reading materials were approved by staff and that her communication with the man had ceased after she learned he was selling items she had sent. The presiding judge at the time, Judge Michael Bohren, concluded she wasn’t concealing anything and allowed the release planning to proceed. Judge Wagner assumed the case after Bohren retired in April. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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  • Widow of Slain Ohio Deputy Sues Alleged Killer’s Family Over Fundraisers

    Widow of Slain Ohio Deputy Sues Alleged Killer’s Family Over Fundraisers
    Jul 18 2025
    Widow of Slain Ohio Deputy Sues Alleged Killer’s Family Over Fundraisers

    The widow of a retired Ohio sheriff’s deputy has filed a civil lawsuit against the family of the man accused of killing her husband, accusing them of profiting off his alleged crime through online fundraisers.

    Rodney Hinton Jr., 38, is currently in the Clermont County Jail, charged with aggravated murder for the May 2, 2024 death of Larry Henderson, a 57-year-old retired Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputy who was working a special duty traffic detail during the University of Cincinnati’s commencement ceremonies.

    Authorities say that Hinton deliberately accelerated his silver Ford Focus and struck Henderson from behind while he was directing traffic at the intersection of Jefferson and Corry Streets near the university’s Fifth Third Arena. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Hinton turning around after initially driving past Henderson, circling back, and intentionally aiming the vehicle at the deputy. Henderson was thrown several feet and suffered fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to a hospital.

    Police say the attack appeared to be motivated by rage and grief, as just one day earlier, Hinton’s 26-year-old son, Ryan Hinton, was shot and killed by Cincinnati police officers during an altercation. According to the Cincinnati Police Department, Ryan Hinton was involved in a domestic violence situation and allegedly charged at officers with a knife before being fatally shot. Body camera footage was shown to Rodney Hinton shortly after the incident, and his defense attorney has since claimed that seeing the video triggered a psychotic break.

    Prosecutors, however, allege that Hinton acted with intent, describing the incident as a targeted and deliberate attack on law enforcement. They charged him with aggravated murder, felonious assault, and vehicular homicide. At his arraignment, prosecutors noted the calculated nature of the attack and emphasized that Henderson had no connection to the officer who shot Ryan Hinton.

    Following Hinton’s arrest, members of his family created crowdfunding campaigns on platforms including GoFundMe and GiveSendGo to raise money for legal expenses and family support. These fundraisers were met with swift backlash from law enforcement organizations and political officials, who condemned them as an exploitation of a tragic crime. Both platforms ultimately removed the campaigns after public outcry.

    On July 14, 2025, Henderson’s widow filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Clermont County Common Pleas Court against Rodney Hinton and several of his family members. The lawsuit, claims that the fundraisers amassed over $100,000 and that the family capitalized on Hinton’s "public status and notoriety gained solely through his criminal act of killing Deputy Henderson."

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  • Jury Foreman Slams State’s Case After Acquittal in Fatal Stabbing of Prep School Student

    Jury Foreman Slams State’s Case After Acquittal in Fatal Stabbing of Prep School Student
    Jul 17 2025
    Jury Foreman Slams State’s Case After Acquittal in Fatal Stabbing of Prep School Student
    The foreman of the jury that acquitted Raul Valle of murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old lacrosse player James “Jimmy” McGrath has criticized the prosecution’s case, saying it lacked the evidence necessary to support a conviction.

    Valle, now 20, was found not guilty on Wednesday of murder, first-degree manslaughter with intent to cause serious physical injury, and first-degree assault with intent to cause serious physical injury. These charges stemmed from a violent altercation on May 14, 2022, during a house party in Shelton, an affluent suburb in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

    The incident occurred during a night of back-to-back high school parties. McGrath, a student at Fairfield College Preparatory School, was fatally stabbed in the chest during a brawl involving dozens of teenagers. Valle, a student at nearby St. Joseph High School in Trumbull, admitted to wielding a knife during the fight but testified he did not intend to kill anyone and acted in self-defense during a chaotic melee.

    The jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision on two lesser included charges—second-degree manslaughter and second-degree assault, both based on recklessness. As a result, a partial mistrial was declared on those counts.

    Jim Stuhlman, the jury foreman and 10th juror, read the not-guilty verdict in court. Speaking to News 3 afterward, Stuhlman said, “They just didn’t have enough to prove the case. There were too many inconsistencies and contradictions in the testimony.”

    He explained that jurors quickly dismissed the idea that Valle had intentionally killed McGrath. “The prosecution failed to prove intent,” he said, adding that the jury followed legal instructions carefully. “We did what we were supposed to do.”

    Stuhlman acknowledged the difficulty of the case, saying, “Not everyone will be happy with the conclusion. We weren’t happy that we couldn’t find agreement on the final counts, but we did everything we could to get as far as we did.”

    The partial mistrial leaves open the possibility of further legal action. On Thursday, Fox News Digital confirmed that the state of Connecticut plans to retry Valle on the unresolved reckless manslaughter and reckless assault charges.

    Outside the courthouse, Jimmy McGrath’s father, Kevin McGrath, expressed disbelief over the verdict.

    “I’m astonished at the results,” he said. “But it’s due process. [Valle] is entitled to it. The jury made their decision.”

    He admitted he was confident there would be a conviction after learning a verdict had been reached.

    “I’m shocked. I thought we were going to get some justice today,” McGrath said. Despite his disappointment, he acknowledged that Valle received a fair trial.

    “I don’t believe Raul Valle woke up that Saturday morning planning to kill Jimmy,” he added. “They didn’t even know each other. But my son is gone, and the person who took his life is free tonight.”

    During the trial, Valle testified that he never intended to harm anyone. He said the fight began at a home on Lazy Brook Road, then continued at a second house party on Laurel Glen Drive. Valle said a friend handed him a knife during the brawl, and that he swung it defensively in a panic as he was being surrounded and attacked. He claimed he briefly lost consciousness during the fight.

    McGrath suffered a fatal stab wound to the chest and was pronounced dead later that night.

    The McGrath family is now pursuing civil litigation against multiple parties they believe bear responsibility for the events of that evening.
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