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Hidden Threads: Real Private Investigators. Real Cases. Real Stories.
Hidden Threads uncovers the untold true crime stories behind private investigators' most chilling and high-stakes cases. Each episode exposes hidden connections, dark secrets, and shocking twists—from unsolved murders and missing persons to betrayals that span decades—while revealing the rare political threads that quietly shape the shadows of justice.
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151 episodes
Ashli Babbitt's Death: Hero or Hypocrisy? Deadly Force Rules Broken on January 6
In this hard-hitting episode, Macky Outlaw and Jus break down the shooting of Ashli Babbitt during the January 6 Capitol events. An unarmed Air Force veteran and mother was fatally shot while climbing through a broken window in a barricaded doo...
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Best Of: From Marines to Badges to Shadows: Our Real Careers in Service & Investigation
Join us for an unfiltered, no-BS chat about the wild ride from the Marine Corps to the police force and finally landing in private investigations. We break down the highs, the challenges, the skills that carried over (and the ones that didn't),...
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War Powers in Action: Trump's Bold Defense of America Against Threats in Venezuela and Iran
In this no-holds-barred episode of Hidden Threads, Macky Outlaw and Jus break down the War Powers Resolution of 1973—not as a shackle on the presidency, but as a framework that smart, decisive leaders like President Trump use to protect ...
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Albert Fish: The Boogeyman, Cannibalism, and the Depths of Pedophilic Evil
In this chilling episode of Hidden Threads, Macky Outlaw and Jus thread through one of history's most depraved monsters: Albert Fish, the "Gray Man," "Werewolf of Wysteria," "Brooklyn Vampire," and true Boogeyman. Born in 1870, Fish was ...
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The Brutal Beating of Robert Brooks: A Death in Custody and What It Says About America's Prisons
On Hidden Threads, Macky Outlaw and Jus unpack one of the most disturbing prison cases in recent memory: the brutal beating death of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old Black man, at Marcy Correctional Facility in New York on December 9, 2024. ...
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Best of Hidden Threads: "How Private Investigators Hunt for Cheaters on Dating Sites" – with Samantha McNamara
In this eye-opening "Best Of" episode from Hidden Threads, hosts Macky Outlaw and special guest Samantha McNamara pull back the curtain on one of the most common—and digital-heavy—types of infidelity investigations: catching partners who are ac...
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Best of Hidden Threads: "The Carroll County Double Murder – Unpacking the Sarah Grace Patrick Case" – with Samantha McNamara
In this gripping "Best Of" episode from Hidden Threads, hosts Macky Outlaw and special guest Samantha McNamara dissect one of the most shocking family-related crimes to emerge from Georgia in recent years: the February 2025 murders of Kristin B...
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Best of Hidden Threads: "Why It's Nearly Impossible to Be a Serial Killer Today" – with Samantha McNamara
In this standout "Best Of" episode from Hidden Threads, hosts Macky Outlaw and special guest Samantha McNamara dive deep into one of the most fascinating shifts in modern criminology: why the era of prolific, long-running serial killers like Te...
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Why Evidence Wins (or Loses) Your Divorce: Insider Secrets from Attorney Josh Holcomb
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Family law varies by jurisdiction, and every case is unique. Nothing discussed here creates an attorney-client ...
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Grandparents' Rights, Miranda Warnings, Perjury Pitfalls, and Contempt in Alabama Courts: Expert Insights with Attorney Josh Holcomb
Join host Macky Outlaw for an in-depth conversation with special guest Attorney Josh Holcomb, Founding Partner at M&H Legal Services (mhlegalservices.com), a seasoned north Alabama family law attorney based in Guntersville and Huntsville.&n...
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Unlocking Alabama Custody Changes: Breaking Down the McLendon Standard with Attorney Josh Holcomb
In this episode, we sit down with special guest Attorney Josh Holcomb, Founding Partner at M&H Legal Services (mhlegalservices.com), a north Alabama family law expert based in Guntersville and Huntsville. Josh dives deep into one of the mos...
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Dumb Crook Chronicles: High Dealers Dial 911 on Themselves, Cocaine Theft Victim Calls the Cops, & the Olive Garden Fryer Tragedy ft. Macky Outlaw & Jus
Macky Outlaw and Jus are back with another round of Dumb Crook News—where criminals become their own worst enemies in the most mind-blowing ways. This episode is packed with stories that'll have you yelling "Why would you do that?!" at your spe...
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Alimony Gotcha: When Cohabitation Evidence Crushes Spousal Support (Speculating on Proof, Private Eyes & Courtroom Battles) ft. Macky Outlaw & Jus
Buckle up—Macky Outlaw and Jus are back, this time tearing into one of the most explosive post-divorce money fights: modifying or straight-up terminating alimony when the ex starts cohabitating with a new partner. We're talking the "live-in lov...
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Best Of: The Investigator's Code – List Goals, Challenge Assumptions, Test Everything, Report Facts Only
Dive into one of the most requested and impactful episodes ever on Hidden Threads: Macky Outlaw lays out the unbreakable investigative process that top private investigators live by. No fluff, no shortcuts—just proven steps that turn chaos into...
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Shadows on the Porch: Wild Theories & Deep Dives into the Nancy Guthrie Disappearance (ft. Macky Outlaw & Jus)
In this raw, no-holds-barred episode, Macky Outlaw and Jus dive headfirst into one of the most baffling missing persons cases gripping the nation right now: the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guth...
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Dirty PIs Exposed: The Dark Side of Private Investigators with Jus
Join Macky Outlaw and special guest Jus as they pull back the curtain on the sleaziest side of private investigation. From "Dirty DUIs" where PIs set people up for drunk driving arrests, to honey traps, pretexting scams, illegal phone hacks, an...
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2 U.S. Military Heroes Turned Killers: The Shocking Death Row Stories You Won't Believe
In this explosive episode, Macky Outlaw and Jus dive deep into the chilling cases of two U.S. military service members sitting on death row at Fort Leavenworth. From battlefield betrayals to brutal crimes that stunned the nation—these aren't ju...
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33:43
Ezra Miller's Legal Nightmare: Arrests, Allegations & The Flash Fallout – What Really Happened?
In this eye-opening episode, Macky Outlaw and Jus break down the shocking legal troubles that rocked Ezra Miller's career right around The Flash movie. From multiple arrests in Hawaii (disorderly conduct, assault), felony burglary char...
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Vanished in Bloomington: The Unsolved Disappearance of Lauren Spierer | Hidden Threads with Macky Outlaw and Jus
On this episode of Hidden Threads, hosts Macky Outlaw (@MackyOutlaw) and Jus pull at one of the most perplexing loose ends in recent true crime: the disappearance of Lauren Elizabeth Spierer.The 20-year-old Indiana University st...
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Highway Horrors & Hidden Monsters: Deep Dive into Robert Ben Rhoades and the BTK Killer with Macky Outlaw and Jus
Buckle up for a chilling episode of [Your Podcast Name] as hosts Macky Outlaw (@MackyOutlaw) and Jus take you down some of the darkest roads in true crime history. We unpack two infamous American serial killers: Robert Ben Rhoades, the "Tru...
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Charging Premium: Inside Our High Fees and Ironclad Client Contracts with Macky Outlaw and Jus
In this no-holds-barred episode of [Your Podcast Name], hosts Macky Outlaw (@MackyOutlaw) and Jus dive deep into the world of premium pricing and the nitty-gritty of client contracts. Ever wondered why top-tier services come with a hefty price ...
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Best Of: You Have the Right to Remain Silent – Miranda & Terry Stops Exposed with Jus
Relive a fan-favorite "Best Of" from Hidden Threads. Macky Outlaw sits down with Jus to dissect the Supreme Court bombshells that redefined police power and suspect rights: Miranda v. Arizona and Terry v. Ohio. We go deep on Miranda...
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Best Of: Uncovering Digital Secrets – Deep Dive into Digital Forensics with Victoria Clark
In this fan-favorite "Best Of" episode, host Macky Outlaw revisits one of the most eye-opening conversations from the Hidden Threads archives. Joining me is digital forensics expert Victoria Clark for a no-holds-barred discussion on the hidden ...
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Best of Hidden Threads #22: How to Own a PI Franchise – Real Talk on Costs, Requirements & Reality
Private investigator Macky Outlaw and Victoria Clark get real about franchising in the private investigation world in this fan-favorite "Best Of" from Episode 22. Dreaming of owning your own PI agency? We discuss what it actually takes: ...
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Best Of: Miranda Warnings & Terry Stops – Landmark Rulings That Changed Policing with Jus
Dive back into one of our most requested "Best Of" episodes from the Hidden Threads archives. Host Macky Outlaw teams up with legal expert and investigator Jus to unpack two Supreme Court decisions that every PI, cop, and true crime fan needs t...
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