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

Send us Fan Mail 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 without ever breaking the law . From public records searches and ethical surveillance in plain view, to witness interviews, photo/video doc...

Send us Fan Mail 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 critically injured—leading to a life sentence. But is the full story hidden behind allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, evidence is...

Send us Fan Mail 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 key traits of a great attorney: clear and prompt communication (explaining legal concepts in plain language, providing timely updates, and respo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 killer.  Over more than two decades (from the late 1950s to 1980), Engleman planned and carried out at least five confirmed murders—po...

Send us Fan Mail 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 that contribute to consistent success: showing up on time (punctuality builds trust with clients and ensures you never miss key opportunities durin...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  From Betty Broderick, the San Diego socialite who, after a bitter divorce fueled by her ex-husband's affair with his younger a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 parent seeking change to prove not just a material change in circumstances, but that switching custody will materially promote the child's welfa...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Brinson, already serving four consecutive life sentences without parole for a 1993 quadruple murder, called guards claiming she had "pa...

Send us Fan Mail 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, the incident shocked the tight-knit Texas coastal community. But lingering questions remain: Was it truly just a freak boating mishap, or...

Send us Fan Mail 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 bugs – diving into the critical differences between what's legal and what's outright illegal under U.S. laws. From federal rules lik...

Send us Fan Mail 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 15 brazen bandits descended on the quiet town of Hartselle, cutting phone lines, taking hostages (including bank staff and train perso...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Clinton and then-Attorney General Loretta Lynch—detailed in his book Secret on the Tarmac —Sign was found dead in his Alabama home in June 2021 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 gunned down in his driveway in Hampton Cove (Huntsville area) just days after finalizing a contentious divorce and gaining custody of his c...

Send us Fan Mail 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 – just in time for Thanksgiving and his 57th birthday. After 27 years facing execution for the alleged rape and murder of hi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 three – on New Year's Day 2023, then dismembering and disposing of her remains. With her body never found, prosecutors are hammering h...

Send us Fan Mail 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 to abusive partners monitoring every move. We unpack real-life horror stories where hidden devices led to terror, break down the laws in al...

Send us Fan Mail 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 credibility demolished when the defense uncovers lies about his education and qualifications plastered across his own company's website and...

Send us Fan Mail 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: The full arrest timeline (from the fake $20 to the 9+ minutes on the ground)  Toxicology bombshell: 11 ng/mL fentanyl (medical examiner said “fatal un...

Send us Fan Mail 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 sentence… when he was allegedly drugged, bound, tortured, and sexually assaulted for days inside Staton Correctional Facility. By the time guard...

Send us Fan Mail In this unfiltered podcast episode, me and Jus go DEEP into one of the craziest hypothetical questions out there: If you’re out on the open ocean and spot an obvious cartel “coke boat” or narco-sub loaded with drugs… is it actually legal to blow it up? We break down: International maritime law & the high seas UNCLOS rules on piracy vs. drug trafficking Real cases of coast guar...

Send us Fan Mail Every guru talks about “ideas,” “branding,” and “scaling”… but the two things that actually murder most businesses are the ones nobody wants to admit: Running out of new customers (lead gen never stops)  Watching your best people walk out the door In this straight-up episode, me and Jus rip the band-aid off and talk about the real killers of small business in 2025. We get into:  W...

Send us Fan Mail Buckle up for one of the most jaw-dropping true crime stories we've ever covered—the 2023 murder of Johnathan Willette, who was brutally bludgeoned and decapitated in his Henderson, Nevada home by his ex-partner, Devyn Michaels (aka former adult film star Nikki Fairchild and Tracee Tavarez). But here's where it gets wild : At the time of the killing, Michaels was married...

Send us Fan Mail In this intense and eye-opening episode, me and Jus break down Alabama’s execution of Anthony Boyd Jr. on October 23, 2025 — the eighth person in U.S. history to face death by nitrogen hypoxia, and the state's most controversial yet. We cover it all:  The 1993 crime: the kidnapping and burning alive of Gregory Huguley over a $200 drug debt  Why Alabama chose nitrogen gas (and...

Send us Fan Mail In this intense deep dive, Macky Outlaw links up with Jus to break down the shadowy worlds of the Aryan Brotherhood and Southern Brotherhood —two notorious white supremacist prison gangs with roots in hate, violence, and organized crime. From the AB's origins in 1960s California prisons as a "blood in, blood out" shield against desegregation, to their deadly allianc...

Send us Fan Mail In this raw and unfiltered episode, Macky Outlaw pulls up to chop it up with Jus about the dark side of online fame— stalkers . From creepy DMs and doxxing attempts to real-life run-ins and the psychological toll of being watched, they break down personal encounters, red flags to spot early, and how to protect your peace without going ghost. No cap, just real talk on boundaries, s...