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This is continuing coverage of United States vs Sean Diddy Combs from the Hidden Killers podcast and true crime today. Well, Diddy's not walking away with any awards from this trial with being the nicest person on the planet. Certainly very vile behavior that has been accounted for by Cassie Ventura. Her mom even been backing a lot of it up. We're gonna talk about the psychology behind some of this today with Siobhan Scott, psychotherapist and author. And also this is her new book, Nightbird, a memoir. I do highly recommend checking this out at your local bookstore, Amazon, or wherever you get books. Let's start with Regina Ventura. This is Cassie's mom. She was on the stand the other day. Regina Ventura ended up paying Diddy 20 grand out of her own pocket for fear that he'd le Cassie's explicit tapes and physically harm her daughter. That's what came out on the stand the other day. Her paying him 20 grand. Now 20 grand is like nothing to Diddy, but it certainly was to her. And to. To do this is almost like reverse extortion in a certain way. What's going on with someone like. Like a Diddy, where this is the power you seem to yield, where you can ask people to pay you to not do harm to another human being. What. What. What kind of human is this that we're talking about?
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Yeah, you know, he is. Is so. There's a lot of elements to him that are so cruel and sadistic. Not only the way he treats people sexually and. And with violence, but to exploit someone in this way, it's almost sadistic, isn't it? It's horrifying. And it also shows the degree of trauma that not only Cassie went through, but how this affected her family and other people that were connected to her.
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And the feeling that this is what we have to do. We can't get away from this. We have to bow down to this monster and not leave. It's. Yeah, I mean, that's the whole dynamic of abuse and relationships and all that, but it's quite stunning. Let's talk about something that everybody seems to be talking about in this case, and that is the fact that Diddy allegedly had a thing for watching other men have relations with his significant other, Cassie Ventura. That's an interesting one. I know it's a thing out there for some folks, but at the same point, what's the psychology of a human being who's really wanting to do that and have your partner have sex while you watch with someone else and you're enjoying that. That doesn't sound like the definition of a healthy relationship.
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No, no. And when I think of Sean Combs and what about him at this point, and I'm sure there's a lot we still don't know and we'll never know, but I just see a bundle of paraphilias. And a paraphilia is a clinical term for abnormal, irregular sexual behavior that causes harm to other people. And this guy had so many kinks that were harmful and hurtful and dangerous. And so the specific one about the watching, you do see this, There are couples that consent to it, where, you know, I mean, it's certainly not my thing to validate, but if it doesn't cause harm and everybody's on the same page, okay, so be it. But in this case, clearly he was causing harm. And it's. It's just one of many from urinating on her and, you know, voyeuristic aspects of wearing a mask and forcing people and violence. I mean, it's just. It's a whole bundle of things that were wrong with him.
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Is this something you think that has existed in him forever? Like you. Even in his younger years, before he had the power and the money, that these were his kinks, These are the things that he was into. Really my question was going to be, are these things that came about later because he kept going to such extreme behavior that it's like, well, that's not that exciting anymore. So I got to level up to this. And then that's. So I got to level up to this. And then you start getting into that really dangerous territory where you are harming other people for your own enjoyment. You think he was like this just all along? Like, this is just kind of his thing and it. Just give me your thoughts on that.
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Yeah, we never know for everybody because the development of this stuff is always unique, but it's always a combination of biology, genetics, and social environment. Sometimes there's an abuse history, but certainly not always meaning a sexual abuse history. And sometimes it's. It's exposure, particularly early in life to weird, violent or kinky porn that contributes. But there's also, you know, some thinking that some people are more pre wired out of the shoot for being a bit off sexually different than the rest of us. So my guess is that he was a bit off from the beginning and maybe more prone to. To extreme sexual behavior with extreme sexual drives. And then, yes, as he became more powerful, it progressed to where it's like an addiction. I need more and more and more and more to feel satisfied. But to me it's, you know, there are people who are into foot fetishes and shoes. And I met one guy once who was into ears. I'm like, he had to, had to have photos of women's ears. Another one that was into women's hair. He was actually riding the city bus around and he would, I don't know how he pulled this off, but this was in all the local news here in Portland. He would masturbate in women's hair, sitting behind them on the bus. I mean, so people develop these weird, weird things. And I, you know, I don't know how to, how to explain some of this stuff. It's just, you know, it's poorly understood. How do you research it? You know, you get these stories and you try to go over their history and sometimes you just can't find where did this develop from. But it does tend to develop, you know, as they become sexually motivated in their teens. That's when the weird fantasies start. But then I think a lot of people, they don't have the power to pull off what he pulled off. And yes, I agree with you, it did get more extreme over time.
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Siobhan, explain to me how someone gets off doing that into someone's hair in a city bus.
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I don't know. And there was another one. I'm giving you my story. We would have a very fun dinner party conversation. There was another one at my local Safeway about a mile from my house.
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The irony.
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And they, Exactly. And they caught the guy. He was having little cups of semen and he would walk around in the Safeway and throw it at women. And a lot of them, he did it from behind and they didn't know. And eventually he was caught on camera and someone saw him do it and he was arrested. But I remember that one. It's like, where did that, that come from? I mean, it's just you find these way there are, there are stories you probably don't want to hear. You know, I've got more, but I'm.
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Morbidly curious about these people because it's so insane. I mean, I, I, and what's scary to me about all of these, these things that people are doing, a lot of these folks, they were brought up pre Internet porn age. That's true. And now, I mean, there's something for everybody out there, it seems. What I'm scared about is that type of behavior, you know, becoming more rampant, more extreme, more weird. Stuff out in public, more extreme things that are hurtful to other people that they think is just normal. And I think that's a big question about the Diddy situation. Was he. And doesn't make it right by any means, but was he aware of the harm he was causing other people with these sexual proclivities? I don't think there's any arguing that he knows it's not okay to kick somebody in the face or stomp on their head. There's no question knowing you can't, that that's wrong. But the sexual stuff, when you know, you have someone who seems to be kind of there under duress and is like, yeah, this is great Diddy, he seems to be taking that at face value without ever quite recognizing, oh, shit, like I'm really harming these people that I supposedly care about.
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I put that one down to his psychopathy, which I don't think there's any question that this guy's a psychopath at this point. He's sadistic, psychopathic, manipulative, all of those what we call the dark tetrad, you know, of qualities that are very bad mix. And psychopathic people see other people as objects. They don't love in the way that, you know, the rest of us feel kind of a romantic attachment or a loving attachment even to our children. Other people are objects to be used. And so even though they may intellectually see that, yeah, this person is not happy with what's going on. I can see that. But they really do not care, and that's what makes them so dangerous. There's just no empathic attunement there.
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But they can act like it. They can fake it pretty good, right?
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Very much. Very much, yes.
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And that's.
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That's what makes them scary. The smart ones fake it very well.
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How are they. How do they know to do that? Is it just emulating other people that they've seen showing love and showing care, and you just get really good at faking it till you make it? Or, I mean, are they able to. To turn on those emotions for a slight period of time, but then flip them right off when they need to, to not feel the accountability of their actions?
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I think it's an acting job. And a lot of people develop it. You know, people with this personality style develop, develop in childhood and they learn. You know, empathy develops. Age 3, 4, 5, 6 is when kids are supposed to develop it. And for whatever reason, combination of genetics and environment, these folks don't have it, but they see what gets them attention and Praise and when they can act loving toward other people, oh, you know, I get something beneficial back for doing that. And so it's a, it's again, a style that develops in childhood and they get really good at it.
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Let's talk about one thing that he is alleged to have done and it just came out in court, is basically blowing up a car. Blowing up Kid Cootie's car. Kid Cootie was a. Or is a rapper who was dating Cassie Ventura for a short period of time while they were kind of having a downspout. Diddy recklessly sleeping with everybody that he wanted to. But if she did it, that's a big no, no. He found out about it, made a threat that he would blow up his car and then what do you know, little while later his car blows up is. I mean, when we're trying to figure out what the hell's going on with the person, is that a prime example of a narcissistic injury or is this just a psychopath on a rampage?
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I think you've got the psychopathic lack of concern for somebody else's life and then, yeah, the narcissistic rage at how dare you? Because she's my object, you know, she's not a person, but she belongs to me. And how dare you.
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Yeah, and that's just. There's a lot of that with Diddy, it seems, where we've seen videos of Diddy where he gets into these rages and people looked at that and go, look how passionate he is. Look how dedicated he is to what he's doing. There's a lot of folks in high places of power that have reactions like that. And it could be narcissistic rage and sometimes it's. It's looked at or used as well. This is what makes them who they are. Without that sort of passion, and I'm saying that in air quotes for everybody listening to this, they wouldn't be where they are. Is that, I mean, not blowing up other people's cars, but I mean, is that more of a common thing with really high level individuals in their fields or in their crafts where they've reached such a level? But maybe they wouldn't have gotten there without the intimidation, without that rage, without basically people telling them no at some point because fearing what is going to happen to them if they were to.
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Speak up now, it's appalling to me that we make awful people famous and how other famous people will validate, justify and go along with this kind of extreme behavior. And this would be another topic for a book on all the awful people that have become celebrities, and then contrast that with the benevolent people, you know, that have used their wealth and fame for good. The one that pops into my head is Keanu Reeves, who's known as a humanitarian and always doing wonderful things. And I'm sure there are many other examples, but there's this dark side to the entertainment industry, and I think as a culture, we need to think about that and look at it. It's like, who do we make famous? And what does that say about us?
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Podcast: The Downfall Of Diddy | The Case Against Sean 'Puffy P Diddy' Combs
Host: Tony Brueski
Episode Release Date: June 1, 2025
In the episode titled "Inside Diddy’s Freak-Offs 5 Clinically Disturbing Details-WEEK IN REVIEW," Tony Brueski continues his in-depth exploration of the controversies surrounding Sean 'P Diddy' Combs. This installment delves into the psychological aspects of Diddy's alleged behavior, drawing on testimonies, expert analyses, and disturbing anecdotes to paint a comprehensive picture of the mogul's dark side.
The episode opens with a harrowing account from Regina Ventura, Cassie Ventura's mother, who revealed distressing details about her interactions with Diddy.
This act of reverse extortion underscores the immense power Diddy allegedly wielded over those around him, compelling individuals to financially placate him to prevent further harm.
Tony Brueski invites Siobhan Scott, a psychotherapist and author, to dissect the psychological motivations behind Diddy's alleged actions.
Scott describes Diddy as exhibiting traits consistent with psychopathy, including a lack of empathy and a penchant for manipulating and harming others for personal gratification.
Scott elaborates on Diddy's involvement in extreme and non-consensual sexual behaviors, categorizing them as paraphilias that inflict harm on others.
The discussion shifts to understanding whether Diddy's disturbing behaviors were innate or developed over time.
Scott posits that psychopathic traits likely stem from a mix of genetic predispositions and environmental influences, suggesting that Diddy's behaviors may have intensified with his rise to power and influence.
The episode recounts specific incidents that highlight Diddy's alleged volatile and violent nature.
This incident serves as a stark example of what Scott describes as a "psychopathic lack of concern for somebody else's life" combined with "narcissistic rage."
The conversation broadens to critique the entertainment industry's role in enabling and validating extreme behaviors among its stars.
Scott and Brueski argue that society's obsession with fame often overlooks the moral deficiencies of its celebrated figures, inadvertently endorsing harmful actions.
Tony Brueski wraps up the episode by emphasizing the importance of scrutinizing the true nature of celebrities beyond their public personas. Through Regina Ventura's testimony and expert psychological insights, the episode paints a chilling portrait of Sean 'P Diddy' Combs, challenging listeners to reconsider the narratives constructed by fame and power.
Notable Quotes:
"This is almost like reverse extortion in a certain way... What kind of human is this that we're talking about?" — Host, Tony Brueski ([00:06] A)
"He’s sadistic, psychopathic, manipulative... psychopathic people see other people as objects." — Siobhan Scott ([09:19] B)
"It's appalling to me that we make awful people famous and how other famous people will validate, justify and go along with this kind of extreme behavior." — Siobhan Scott ([13:26] B)
This episode of True Crime Today provides a sobering examination of the complexities and dark underpinnings of Sean 'P Diddy' Combs' life, blending personal testimonies with professional analyses to uncover the layers of misconduct and psychological turmoil.