Darlene Hildreth
Darlene loves Southern culture, history, and a good story. For her fifteenth birthday, her grandpa gave her an Encyclopedia of Serial Killers—a gift she credits for her lifelong fascination with psychology, true crime, and an irrational fear of the dark.
She has been married to her husband, Curtis (the voice behind the narration), for twenty-eight years. Together they raised four children. Just as they were finally starting to figure the parenting thing out, the kids grew up. These days, they’re enjoying the next chapter of life as proud grandparents to four wonderful grandchildren.
Darlene has always been an avid true crime podcast listener. As much as she loves hearing a well-told story, she loves telling one even more. Creating and hosting Hard Times & True Crimes has been a dream come true, giving her the opportunity to bring forgotten stories and overlooked victims back into the light.