The Comm Center with Drew Breasy
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Episodes
Donna Adelson Breaks Down: Explosive First Day of Testimony
Donna Adelson’s first day of witness testimony in the Dan Markel murder trial was nothing short of explosive. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as Donna broke down in tears at crime scene photos, the judge grew visibly frustrated with lawy…
Donna Adelson Trial 8: Arrested Attempting Escape
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 b…
Donna Adelson Trial Part 7: Charlie's Trial
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…
Donna Adelson Trial Part 6: Wendi Adelson Interrogation
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 wha…
Donna Adelson Part 5: The FBI’s Wiretap Trap
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 …
Donna Adelson Part 4: Who Was Really Behind the Dan Markell Hit?
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 battl…
Donna Adelson Part 3: Katherine Magbanua Hires The Hitmen
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…
Donna Adelson Part 2: Why the 911 Dispatcher Was Blamed
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 trul…
Donna Adelson Part 1: 911 Calls Converge To Reveal A Murder
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 drivin…
Bryan Kohberger : No Trial, No Closure
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 …
The Case For Salvatore Oldrati
Returning to the show are Barb and Drew Oldrati.
Proctor Speaks Out: Did Karen Read's Defense Gaslight the Public?
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'Ke…
Karen Read Trial: Alan Jackson’s Closing Critique & Credit Pt.1
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 clo…
Federal Agents Called for Backup — But So Did Protesters
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 …
Karen Read Trial: Did The Prosecution's Expert Really Prove Anything?
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…
Karen Read: Cops Before They Were Made Villains
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, sta…
Karen Read: Framed by Corrupt Cops?
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 shoc…
Karen Read: Connected to Sandra Birchmore
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…
Karen Read vs. Jen McCabe’s Testimony
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-examinati…
Karen Read's First Trial: Deep Dive
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…
The Witnesses Against Linda Stermer
A break down the most powerful moments from the witness stand in the re-trial of Linda Stermer. From tearful testimonies to unwavering recollections, each witness brought raw emotion and unshakable truth that painted a damning picture of L…
The Lost Letter of Sarah Boone
It was only the tip of the tip of the iceberg: Sarah was going to go scorched earth on the stand during her sentencing, but her attorney James Owens wisely prevented deranged murdered Sarah Boone from excoriating all her foes from the pulpi…
LIVE: The Lost Letter of Sarah Boone
Jon and Drew catch you up on your favorite case, going back through the 911, the first body cam, the interrogation and all the lawyer drama that voided murderer Sarah Boone's right to attorney. All this to read the letter she recently wrote…
Arson: The Key To Conviction For Linda Stermer
The defense wants to say that Good Samaritan Mike Metheny was to blame for the gasoline on Todd Stermer's body. The prosecution will try to make the case that Linda put it there before lighting the fatal match. What do you believe? Watch ou…
Murder and Arson: The Linda Stermer Retrial
Linda Stermer's trial, now in progress, brings shocking new revelations about the appalling crime that left her husband dead. The details of the case are chilling, especially the heart-wrenching 911 call that played a crucial role in the in…
10-7: Surviving a Shift and a Career
Former El Dorado County Dispatcher Deborah Green recalls running police radio the night of the line of duty death of Deputy Brian Ishmael in 2019. She talks learning of his murder during a call for service and staying at her post for severa…
Coffee Break | Tuesday Memes
Jon tells a story about pulling over a police officer that no one in the chats seems to care about; they all just go on about their favorite '90s shows. Did you like Xena?
911 Deep Dive: Moscow Murder
On the members-only AFTER SHOW, Jon takes apart the 911 call from the house in Moscow Idaho after one of the roommates finds their roommate unconscious. The public cannot understand this dispatcher and Jon will explain it to the people in t…
The Shocking Crimes of Ruby Franke
Ruby Franke, the once-popular family vlogger, is now convicted of serious charges. Hear the chilling 911 call made by the man who found her malnourished son after his daring escape, and watch police body cam footage as officers search for t…
UPDATED: Idaho Student Murders: The 911 Call
The actual 911 audio has been released and added to the episode.Newly released court documents reveal the crucial 911 call that became the first major clue in the shocking case of four University of Idaho students whose lives were tragicall…
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True Crime? What Happened To Gene Hackman?
A chilling 911 call was made in Santa Fe when Gene Hackman's lifeless body was found in his home, alongside the bodies of his wife and dog. The caller, frantic and disturbed, reported the eerie scene, sparking immediate concern. Authorities…
Sarah Boone's Crazy Letters (Pt. 1)
Sarah Boone was convicted of killing her boyfriend Jorge Torres in 2020-- she shockingly locked him in a suitcase and recorded his pleas for mercy. A wretched narcissistic monster who chafed lawyers and insulted her victim's family, her pro…
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Things Dispatchers Hear and Police See: Savage Sidewalk Rampage
Special Guest Steve Gould from Things Police SeeA chilling 911 call from an Irvine neighborhood last summer sent police officers scrambling to a house where Paul Parvea Montazer, wielding a knife, attacked his mother on the front lawn. The …
Learning From The Loss of Laken Riley
A year ago Laken Riley was taken from us-- causing a national uproar. Beyond the politics is the story of a person, a predator and a family forever fractured. We'll listen to the Laken's last desperate call for help, and watch as police off…
Family and Fans Devastated by Double DUI Deaths
Brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were killed near their childhood home in South Jersey on the eve of their sister's wedding. Sean Higgins, who worked at a substance abuse clinic was seen driving aggressively. While attempting to pass a …
Drew and Jon's Night Off (Again)
Comm Center is for everyone, not just subscribers. This episode, previously called "Drew's Top Ten Catfishing Schemes of 2024" was a night where we take a break from death and sadness to just talk about whatever. It was released as bonus co…