Every good true crime story starts with a 911 call. Step into The Comm Center where experienced emergency responders take you from the actual 911 call audio to the bodycam from the scene.
Donna Adelson was arrested at the airport with a one-way ticket to Vietnam — but this wasn’t just panic. This was a coordinated escape plan with Wendi, tied to non-extradition options, hidden finances, and a rapidly unraveling defense. We break down the wiretaps, the timeline, and the gate-side takedown — from the moment she tried to flee to how the judge handled her "traumatized grandma" routine in court.
Charlie Adelson looked like a successful Florida dentist.But beneath the polished smile was a man tangled in a murder-for-hire plot that shocked the country.In this no-fluff breakdown, Drew Breasy and Jon use real law enforcement insight to dissect how Charlie’s arrogance, the FBI’s undercover operation, and his own words led to a conviction in the cold calculated murder of Dan Markel.This episode pulls no punches as we walk throug...
Authentic detective Drew Breasy breaks down the first critical hours of Wendi Adelson’s police interrogation following the murder of Dan Markel. From emotional deflection to evasive answers, we highlight key moments, contradictions, and what this means for the Adelson family’s legal strategy. And the ultimate question-- was Wendi part of the conspiracy? Drew gives his takes moment-by-moment.True crime fans: you don’t want to miss t...
The FBI wasn’t waiting around for Donna Adelson to confess—they set a trap.In this episode, we break down the undercover operation that exposed cracks in the Adelson family's armor. From the street-side "bump" to shake up Donna Adelson, to covert surveillance of Charlie at The Dulce Vita, and all the phone conversations the conspirators had, The Comm Center dissects every move law enforcement made to get the Adelsons talking.Actual...
In this episode of Comm Center, we dissect the shocking role played by gang-linked henchmen Luis Rivera and Sigfredo Garcia in the cold-blooded murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel. It was a contract killing tied to a bitter custody battle and a wealthy South Florida family.Former dispatcher Jon and retired cop Drew walk you through the investigative work that nailed Rivera and Garcia — from ATM footage to cell tower pings to a g...
She was the only person who could connect the hitmen to the Adelson family—and now she’s talking. Katherine Magbanua’s role in the Dan Markel murder-for-hire plot has always been murky. Was she a manipulator? A pawn? Or just the middlewoman caught between two worlds? In this episode, former dispatcher Jon and ex-cop Drew break down: Magbanua’s history with Charlie Adelson; Her connection to hitmen Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera; H...
Actual 911 dispatcher Jon and cop Drew dive deep into the Dan Markel murder case—focusing on the now-infamous 911 call that many claim led to a delayed EMS response. As the Donna Adelson trial looms, the public is still debating: who’s truly at fault? In this episode, we dissect: The full 911 audio from the day Dan Markel was shot; Expert commentary on what went wrong (and what didn’t); Whether the dispatcher’s actions really cost ...
Dan Markel was on the phone in his driveway when someone unknown to him pulled up. The person on the other end of the phone then heard something he could not explain. Next door, a neighbor worried about burglaries sees a Toyota Prius driving off. When Jim Geiger went to check on his neighbor, he found Dan Markel with a gunshot wound to the head. He dialed 911-- a complicated call which failed to save Dan's life. Now 11 year...
Bryan Kohberger pled guilty to five counts in a shocking Idaho courtroom moment—ending the student murder case without a trial and leaving victims' families with no closure. In this episode, retired police lieutenant Drew Breasy and active 911 dispatcher Jon deliver expert true crime analysis on the plea deal, the courtroom strategy, and the emotional toll behind the headlines.This isn't just a recap. It's a real breakd...
Returning to the show are Barb and Drew Oldrati.
We break down Michael Proctor’s 20/20 interview, the fallout from the Karen Read trial, and raise questions about juror misconduct and the long-term damage to public trust in law enforcement. Proctor defends his investigation into John O'Keefe’s death despite being vilified during Karen Read’s trial. We examine how the defense weaponized his words, why Juror #11’s statements raise red flags, and how conspiracy-driven narratives ero...
Karen Read Verdict: Alan Jackson’s Final Argument Breakdown (Part 1 of 2)
Karen Read was found not guilty of murder in the death of Officer John O’Keefe—but convicted of DUI. In this episode, we break down defense attorney Alan Jackson’s closing argument in detail.
No outrage. No fanfare. Just critical analysis.
🎯 What We Cover:
Strengths and flaws in Jackson’s courtroom strategy
Legal logic that didn’t add up
Parallels to O.J. Simp...
When both ICE agents and protesters dialed 911 in Worcester, MA, dispatchers were caught in the middle of a constitutional and jurisdictional tug-of-war. Now, a nearly identical situation is unfolding in Los Angeles, where ICE activity has triggered large-scale protests, police response, and curfews.
In this episode of The Comm Center with Drew Breasy, we break down:
Why federal agents turned to local dispatchers for help and how dis...
Did the prosecution’s expert really deliver the smoking gun — or just a well-produced simulation? In this episode of The Comm Center, we break down Judson Welcher’s 3D modeling and paint test, which prosecutors say proves Karen Read backed into Officer John O’Keefe.
With real-world insight from a retired police commander and an active 911 dispatcher, we separate the facts from courtroom performance.
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This episode was built directly from a YouTube community poll where we asked which law enforcement official lost your trust the fastest during the Karen Read trial. Thousands of you responded—and we listened.We went through the results, starting from the least selected to the most, and told the personal stories of each man. Not to clear their names. Not to change your mind. But to show a different side—the side that existed before ...
Conflicting police testimony. Missing evidence. Whispers of a cover-up.In the high-profile Karen Read trial, we examine the sworn statements of Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik, ATF Agent Brian Higgins, and Trooper Nicholas Guarino — and uncover shocking contradictions.Is this justice… or a setup?
A young woman is found dead under suspicious circumstances in Canton, Massachusetts, with growing evidence suggesting involvement by law enforcement. As the Karen Read trial unfolds nearby, connections begin to surface between the two cases—raising questions about cover-ups, abuse of power, and the silence of those sworn to serve. This episode explores the tragic death of Sandra Birchmore, her possible ties to the Read case, and wh...
In this extra-time special episode, we break down (with too-hot-for-YouTube takes) Jennifer McCabe’s testimony and her role in the broader conspiracy surrounding the death of John O’Keefe. We examine her visible stress under cross-examination, how Karen Read reacted in court, and what the tail light evidence really suggests. It's last time to dispel persistent myths about the cause of death—highlighting how the medical examiner...
hat really happened to John O'Keefe the night he was found dead in the snow outside a Canton home? In this video, we break down the entire case—from the suspicious connections between those involved, to the flawed investigation, the role of local law enforcement, and the explosive claims of corruption. You'll hear how a key 911 call might contain a hidden clue, and why the first trial ended in a mistrial. Follow along as we untangl...
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