Hidden Threads: Real Private Investigators. Real Cases. Real Stories.

Send us Fan Mail In this raw and unfiltered episode of the podcast, Macky Outlaw and Jus sit down to shoot the shit about their wild days in the Marines — the brotherhood, the chaos, the lessons that still hit hard today. Then they pivot hard into the brutal reality of divorce and custody battles: why evidence is everything, how one photo, one text, or one bank statement can make or break your cas...

Send us Fan Mail 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), funny stories from the field, and what it's really like switching worlds—from structured military life to street-level policing...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the nation without getting bogged down in congressional gridlock. We celebrate how Trump is fully exercising his Article II Commander-in-Chief au...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a seemingly mild-mannered painter and family man who hid unimaginable horrors—molesting hundreds of children,...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Transferred from Mohawk Correctional Facility, Brooks was handcuffed and shackled when officers unleashed a savage assault—punches, kicks, chokeh...

Send us Fan Mail 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 active on dating apps and sites like Tinder, Bumble, Ashley Madison, and others. We break down the modern PI toolkit for uncovering...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Brock and James Brock in their Carrollton home. We walk through the chilling timeline: the couple, ages 41 and 45, were found shot...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Ted Bundy or the BTK Killer feels like ancient history. We break down the key reasons these predators get caught before they can ra...

Send us Fan Mail 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 relationship or substitutes for personalized advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your area. Always consult your own lawyer for guidance specifi...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  In this wide-ranging episode, Josh breaks down key legal concepts that often come up in family disputes and court proceedings in Alabama: ...

Send us Fan Mail 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 most important — and challenging — aspects of Alabama family law: the McLendon standard.  We explore what the McLendon standard (established i...

Send us Fan Mail 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 speakers. First up: The all-time classic from Rexburg, Idaho (2015, but timeless)—two guys hauling 20 pounds of weed get so sto...

Send us Fan Mail 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 lover" loophole that saves (or costs) payers thousands every month. Why does cohabitation matter? In places like California, th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 clarity and hunches into courtroom-ready evidence.  In this video episode, Macky walks you through:  Setting razor-sharp goals to keep eve...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Guthrie, from her Tucson home on February 1, 2026.  Two weeks in (and counting), authorities are treating it as a likely abduction after chilli...

Send us Fan Mail 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, and even working with ex-spies to dig up political dirt—we're talking real scandals that have made headlines and ruined reputa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 just any convicts... they're soldiers who crossed the line into unimaginable darkness.  How does someone sworn to protect end up fi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 charges in Vermont, grooming and harassment allegations, to protective orders and public apologies—we cover the full timeline and the big questions...

Send us Fan Mail 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 student vanished from the streets of Bloomington, Indiana, in the early morning hours of June 3, 2011, after a night out that ended in blackout-level intox...

Send us Fan Mail 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 "Truck Stop Killer," and Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer. First, we explore Rhoades—a long-haul trucker who turned his semi into a mobile t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 tag? We break it down—explaining how our high fees reflect unmatched value, expertise, and results that keep clients coming back.  From jus...

Send us Fan Mail 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's origins—how Ernesto Miranda's coerced confession led to the iconic warnings protecting against self-incrimination during custod...

Send us Fan Mail 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 world of digital evidence.  We break down how PIs and investigators recover deleted files, trace online activity, analyze devices...

Send us Fan Mail 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: franchise opportunities (like training programs that help with licensing and setup), startup costs (often $30k–$200k in liquid capital),...

Send us Fan Mail 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 to know: Miranda v. Arizona (1966) and Terry v. Ohio (1968).  We break down how Miranda requires police to inform suspects of thei...