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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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132 episodes
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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Best of Hidden Threads #12: Simple Legal Ways PIs Solve Cases Without Breaking the Law – Real Talk with Victoria Clark
In this standout "Best Of" edition from Episode 12, private investigator Macky Outlaw sits down with Victoria Clark to break down the simple, everyday ways private investigators fit into society—and how we gather rock-solid evidence w...
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Best of Hidden Threads Ep 1: Uncovering Hidden Evidence in the Antonio Jerido Alabama Capital Murder Case
Private investigator Macky Outlaw and special guest Victoria Clark dive deep into one of Alabama's most controversial cases: the 2009 Elmore County shooting that resulted in capital murder charges against Antonio Jerido. One man dead, another c...
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What Makes a Great Attorney vs. a Poor One: Client Perspectives | Macky Outlaw & Jus
As clients who regularly hire and collaborate with attorneys on various matters, Macky Outlaw and Jus discuss the qualities that set apart excellent attorneys from those who do not meet expectations.From our experiences, we highlight the...
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What Makes a Good Private Investigator: Everyday Habits, Interview Skills, and Building Connections | Macky Outlaw & Jus
As private investigators with years of hands-on experience in the field, Macky Outlaw and Jus discuss the practical qualities and daily habits that separate good investigators from the rest.We emphasize foundational everyday practices th...
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The Killer Dentist: Glennon Engleman's Chilling Murder-for-Hire Spree | True Crime Deep Dive
In this episode, Macky Outlaw and Jus dive into one of the most shocking true crime stories you've probably never heard: Dr. Glennon Edward Engleman, the respected St. Louis dentist who secretly became a cold-blooded serial killer and contract ...
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Scorned and Deadly: Wives Who Snapped Over Infidelity
Betrayal in marriage can shatter lives—but for some women, discovering a husband's affair pushed them beyond heartbreak into homicide. In this gripping episode, we explore infamous true crime cases where jealousy, rage, and revenge turned fatal...
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The McLendon Burden: Alabama's Tough Standard for Changing Child Custody
Since 1984, Alabama family courts have applied the landmark Ex parte McLendon ruling—a stringent legal test that makes modifying child custody one of the hardest battles in divorce law. Known as the McLendon standard, it requires the p...
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Locked Behind Bars: The Strangulation of Stephanie Dowells During a Conjugal Visit with Her Quadruple-Murderer Husband
In November 2024, 62-year-old Stephanie Dowells—a beloved hairstylist, mother, and grandmother known for her kindness and faith—traveled to Mule Creek State Prison in California for an overnight conjugal visit with her husband, David Brinson. B...
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Waves of Doubt: The Tragic Drowning of Kemah Police Chief Chris Reed – Accident or Something More?
In June 2019, Kemah, Texas Police Chief Chris Reed, a beloved community leader, Army veteran, and family man, was knocked overboard from his boat by a massive wake in Galveston Bay and tragically drowned. Officially ruled an accidental drowning...
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Spy Tech Exposed: Hidden Cameras, Bugs, and Eavesdropping – What's Legal for Private Investigators?
In this eye-opening episode, I team up with Jus to break down the shadowy world of surveillance gadgets used in private investigations. We explore eavesdropping with hidden microphones and listening devices, covert hidden cameras, and audio bug...
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The Great Hartselle Bank Heist: Alabama's Unsolved 1926 Robbery Mystery
Step back in time with me and Jus as we uncover one of Alabama's most audacious and enduring unsolved crimes—the infamous Great Hartselle Bank Robbery. On the early morning of March 15, 1926 (not 1923, as some old tales mix up), a gang of 5 to ...
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The Mysterious Death of Christopher Sign: Suicide or Something Sinister?
In this gripping episode, I sit down with Jus to dive deep into the controversial and suspicious death of award-winning reporter Christopher Sign. Best known for breaking the explosive 2016 story of the secret tarmac meeting between Bill Clinto...
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Alabama's Forgotten Cold Cases: The Unsolved Murder of Lt. Col. Alonzo McGhee & the Alpine Double Homicide
Join me and Jus as we shine a light on two chilling unsolved murders haunting Alabama communities. First, the 2013 ambush killing of active-duty U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alonzo Bernard McGhee—a decorated officer stationed at Redstone Arsenal—who was ...
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Freed from Angola: Jimmie "Chris" Duncan's Emotional Release After 27 Years on Death Row
Breaking news in one of the most heartbreaking wrongful conviction stories we've covered! In this must-listen episode, we dive into the stunning release of Jimmie "Chris" Duncan from Louisiana's infamous Angola prison on November 26, 2025 – jus...
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Vanished on New Year's: The Chilling Ana Walshe Murder Trial Unfolds
Dive into one of the most gripping no-body murder cases gripping the nation right now! In this timely episode, we break down the ongoing trial of Brian Walshe, accused of brutally killing his wife Ana – a successful real estate exec and mom of ...
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Hidden Trackers: The Dark Side of Illegally Planting GPS Devices on Cars
Buckle up for a chilling dive into the world of secret surveillance! In this eye-opening episode, we expose the growing epidemic of illegal GPS trackers slipped onto vehicles without consent – from jealous exes turning into full-blown stalkers ...
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Exposed Under Oath: When a Digital Forensics "Expert" Gets Caught Lying About His Credentials
In this explosive episode, we dive deep into one of the most shocking courtroom moments in recent true crime history. A prosecution-hired digital forensics examiner takes the stand in a high-stakes murder trial... only to have his entire credib...
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George Floyd, Derek Chauvin & the Fentanyl Question: Was Justice Actually Served? | No Filter
In this episode, me and Jus go frame-by-frame through the George Floyd arrest, the Derek Chauvin trials, and the one topic that still splits rooms in half in 2025.We lay it all out — no scripted talking points, no forced reverence:
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He Was Supposed to Go Home That Day: The Horrifying Death of Daniel Williams in Alabama Prison | Brutal Truth
In this gut-wrenching episode, me and Jus sit down to talk about one of the most disturbing prison stories you’ll ever hear: 22-year-old Daniel Williams, a father of two, was literally hours away from walking free after serving a one-year sente...
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