The Comm Center with Drew Breasy
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 and bodycam to the trial and verdict.
Episodes
Home Renovation Homicide: The Shanti Cooper Case
Before a home-and-garden reality TV show could be filmed, a late-night 911 call from a half-renovated house set off a chain of events no one expected. What began as a routine welfare check led to an interrogation, a confession, and finally …
Ellen Greenberg: A Case Twisted by Media?
Ellen Greenberg’s case has haunted the true crime community for over a decade — but it all starts with a single 911 call. In this breakdown, two seasoned 911 professionals — one a retired police officer — dive deep into the infamous call, t…
Donna Adelson Trial: Her Sentencing Speech Was UNREAL
Donna Adelson's sentencing just happened — and it might have topped Sarah Boone’s infamous courtroom meltdown for the most denial-filled allocution we’ve ever seen.In this livestream, we break down exactly what Donna said, how it compares t…
Iryna Zarutska: The System That Failed Her
In this LIVE episode, we investigate the tragic murder of Iryna Zarutska — and ask a question too many Americans are now asking: Where were the police?From the 2020 Defund the Police movement to the nationwide collapse of morale and staffin…
From Badge to Bars: The Leslie Boileau Manslaughter Trial
When an Ocala deputy with eight years on the job sat down to clean firearms with his girlfriend, a night of routine chores turned into tragedy. Leslie “Dale” Boileau’s 911 call, filled with panic and disbelief, would become the centerpiece …
Charlie Kirk: Drew Went To The Memorial
No one wants to be alienated. But the cost of alienation is more than hurt feelings — it threatens our safety. In this video, we break down firsthand observations from the Charlie Kirk memorial and what they reveal about the dangerous gap b…
Donna Adelson Trial ENDS: Reaction To Live Verdict
We were preparing to break down the jury deliberations... when the verdict came in LIVE — just minutes before we went on air. What followed was a raw, unfiltered reaction to a pivotal moment in this case — including the judge’s immediate an…
Donna Adelson Trial: Donna Refuses To Testify and Lawyers Stink Up Courtroom
Donna Adelson’s trial takes a dramatic turn as she faces her biggest decision yet: whether or not to testify in her own defense. For days, the courtroom buzzed with speculation as Donna appeared visibly shaken, terrified of what might happe…
Donna Adelson Trial: Defense's 1st Day -- “First Day of School” Vibes
Day 8 or 10 of the Donna Adelson trial marked the first day of the defense — and it felt like the first day of junior high school.We break down the motion for acquittal, testimony from friends Annie Cunningham and Ron Guterson, and the fore…
Donna Adelson Trial: LIVE: Snitches Testify and The State Rests
The State has rested its case — but not before bringing in jailhouse informants.In this livestream, we broke down:Why the State leaned on snitch testimonyWhat we’ve seen firsthand with jailhouse informantsHow the defense could turn this aga…
Donna Adelson Trial: LIVE: Donna Calls The Undercover Agent
The Donna Adelson trial just hit another level — and in this stream, we break down the big moments:She made a phone call that shocked the courtroom. A family member testified against her. There’s talk of washed money… and maybe even a setup…
Donna Adelson Trial: Jeffrey LaCasse-- The Fall Guy
In this episode, we unpack the testimony and revelations of Jeffrey LaCasse,-- whose disturbing history with Wendi, Charlie, and Donna Adelson shed light on the conspiracy behind Dan Markel’s assassination.Jeffrey details how he became enta…
Donna Adelson Trial: Wendi Takes The Stand
Wendi Adelson took the stand in one of the most emotionally charged moments of the Donna Adelson murder trial. As the prosecution laid out Exhibit 60A and explored the family's bizarre attempts to influence Dan Markel, the courtroom was ten…
Donna Adelson Trial's Opening Statements
This clip comes straight from our Opening Arguments Livestream (Day 1) of the Donna Adelson trial. In this powerful courtroom moment, the prosecution’s opening statement set the tone — and the reaction was unforgettable.🔴 Watch the full 2+…
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…