Betrayal Seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

In this bonus episode, Andrea speaks with the Director of Stop It Now, an organization working to prevent the sexual abuse of children. The team also checks back in with Erin from Season 2, and Ashley meets the person at the center of Betrayal Season 3.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com .    To report a case of child sexual exploitation, call T...

Stacey Rutherford thought she met her soulmate when she laid eyes on Dr. Justin Rutherford. They fell in love, and it was better than she ever imagined. But this family doctor, beloved father, and cherished husband had dark secrets. He had sworn to do no harm but would resort to any means necessary to save himself.   We’re excited to share this Betrayal story with you and even more excited to tell...

The Betrayal team checks in with Ashley about her ongoing divorce, her custody battle, and the challenges navigating the legal system as she fights to keep her family safe.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com .    To report a case of child sexual exploitation, call The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline at 1-800-THE...

Legislators recently met to vent their frustration at big tech’s lack of accountability for the production and trading of child sexual abuse material. Will it make a difference? If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   To report a case of child sexual exploitation, call The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline at 1-800-T...

The Betrayal team checks in with Erin for an update on her family, her therapy practice, and how she is doing after a recent big life change.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   To report a case of child sexual exploitation, call The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline at 1-800-THE-LOST  If you or someone you kno...

The Betrayal team checks in with Ashley after she receives disappointing news.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   To report a case of child sexual exploitation, call The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline at 1-800-THE-LOST  If you or someone you know is worried about their sexual thoughts and feelings towards c...

A Canadian ex-pat living in Australia is stunned to discover that her lovely new boyfriend has very dark and illegal interests.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   To report a case of child sexual exploitation, call The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline at 1-800-THE-LOST  If you or someone you know is worried a...

New York Times investigative reporters Michael Keller and Gabriel Dance share more about what tech companies and the government are doing and aren’t doing to confront the vast trading of child sexual abuse material across the internet.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   To report a case of child sexual exploitation, call The National Center f...

Betrayal listeners, we have some exciting news to share! ABC News Studios has turned Betrayal Season 1 into a documentary. This is a sneak peek of the three-part docuseries . You can stream, Betrayal – The Perfect Husband starting July 11th on Hulu.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   To report a case of child sexual exploitation, call The Nat...

Ashley and Erin regroup to discuss how the series has affected them. Andrea shares listener emails with Ashley and Avaya.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   To report a case of child sexual exploitation, call The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline at 1-800-THE-LOST  If you or someone you know is worried about th...

As Jason Lytton’s release date grows closer, Andrea learns more about the psychology of perpetrators. We listen as Ashley and her therapist Jessica Baum consider how Jason’s arrest forced Ashley to confront other painful aspects of her life she had tried to suppress.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   To report a case of child sexual exploita...

A mom in Texas flees her home with her two small children and searches for safety upon discovering her husband’s collection of child sexual abuse material. The path to starting over is riddled with obstacles and doubters about her decision.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   To report a case of child sexual exploitation, call The National Cen...

Ashley and Andrea meet another Utah mom who was stunned when the FBI swarmed her home to arrest her husband.  Then, Andrea visits agents working behind the scenes to protect children from online sexual abuse at the risk of compromising their own mental health.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com   To report a case of child sexual exploitation, cal...

Jason learns his sentence.  Avaya reveals the struggles she faced at home after Jason was arrested. Ashley, at her most vulnerable, faces Avaya to express her regrets. Then, experts explain how child sexual abuse material has become ubiquitous.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   To report a case of child sexual exploitation, call The National...

Chaos ensues once Ashley’s husband is arrested, and the news becomes public. As a mother of three, she is left to pick up the pieces for her family. We learn the range of penalties on the table are not what we expect them to be.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   To report a case of child sexual exploitation, call The National Center for Missi...

Ashley is interviewed by her local police department and finds out more about what her husband had been doing while isolating himself from the family. During a police interview, she learns devastating details about his crimes; the worst detail is that they involve her daughter.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com To report a case of child sexual...

We meet Ashley Lytton, a suburban mother of three in Salt Lake City, Utah, who stumbles upon photos in her husband’s computer that she knows are going to change the course of her life. After a harrowing day of dramatic events, she reports him to the authorities.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com  To report a case of child sexual exploitation, c...

Ashley Lytton was a typical mom and wife in suburban Utah with three children until she discovered her husband’s horrifying secret. It was a shocking crime that would alter Ashley’s life and jeopardize the safety of her children. This season of Betrayal will focus on one mother’s fight to find justice for her daughter and protection from a predator too close to home. Once we hear her story, we lea...

Jenifer recently had a chance to talk with a woman from Spencer’s past. She offers Jen an interesting perspective on who she thought Spencer was and works through her feelings on who he turned out to be. We also hear a sneak peek from Betrayal Season 2, premiering on May 18th. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for...

After Betrayal Season 1 was released many of Spencer’s former students reached out to the show. Jennifer and Andrea speak with a two students to understand how the arrest and their interactions with Spencer have affected them. We hear from former student Paul as he grapples with the fact that his former mentor was not the man he thought. Amber recounts a few instances that left her feeling unsettl...

Andrea and Jennifer speak with Shannon Henry and Brett Carney Brown from the organization SASS Go to discuss the importance of noticing the signs of predatory behavior.  SASS stands for Surviving Assault Standing Strong.  Their mission is to eradicate assault, abuse, and trafficking against women and girls globally through prevention education, self-defense training, and emergent case consulting....

Andrea and Jenifer discuss the emotional impact of Spencer's release from prison.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While researching the series, the Betrayal team learned about the prevalence of Educator Sexual Misconduct. Dr. Charol Shakeshaft, an expert and researcher, explains why problems persist and what schools can do about it. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenifer gathers her closest friends together to reflect on how their support provided the cocoon of love she needed to survive. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A reoccurring theme throughout the series has centered around grooming. Rachel and the women with whom Spencer had affairs related how he built trust and leveraged vulnerabilities over time. Our audience, through emails to the show, has had conflicting and passionate feelings about what grooming is and who can be groomed. This week, Jenifer and Andrea speak to Jerika Heinze, who is both a survivor...