Voices for the Victims
Saskia Inwood woke up one morning, knowing her life would never be the same. The night before, she learned the unimaginable – that the husband she knew in the light of day was a different person after dark. This season unpacks Saskia’s discovery of her husband’s secret life and her fight to bring him to justice. Along the way, we expose a crime that is just coming to light. This is also a story about the myth of the “perfect victim:” who gets believed, who gets doubted, and why. We follow Saskia
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Libby's husband wasn't just hiding secrets; he was committing crimes in her name.
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Host Andrea Gunning sits down with Jennifer Simmons Kaleba, the VP of Communications at the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. They discuss Betrayal’s approach to working with survivors and telling stories about trauma.
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Investigative reporter Nancy Glass talks with Andrea Gunning about Burden of Guilt Season 2—and why Betrayal listeners will feel an instant connection to this unforgettable story.
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You can now watch Donielle’s story on TV! Check out Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Episodes air every Sunday at 10pm EST/9pm CST on ABC.
Donielle’s life descends into chaos when the FBI raid her house, searching for her husband and two of their famil
You can now watch Crystal’s story on TV! Check out Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Episodes air every Sunday at 10pm EST/9pm CST on ABC.
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Crystal Harris escaped the man wh
Producer Carrie Hartman catches up with Stacey Rutherford from Season 3. Stacey gives an update on Justin’s actions from behind bars.
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The Betrayal team takes you behind the scenes of Season 5 – unpacking how Saskia’s story came to be, and all the memorable moments along the way.
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You can now see Tina's story on TV! Check out Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Episodes air every Sunday at 10pm EST/9pm CST on ABC.
Tina could have never prepared herself for the elaborate deceptions of her baby’s father.
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Betrayal host Andrea Gunning does an exclusive interview from SXSW with Love Trapped host Stephani Young and its subject, former ABC's Bachelor star Clayton Echard. Andrea explores how Clayton’s journey on Love Trapped is very similar to the stories
Ember, Natalie, and Stephanie’s stories aren’t over. Here’s where they are today.
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The survivors from the roundtable in Episode 7 continue their conversation.
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Seven years have passed since Saskia’s discovery. This episode is a reflection on how Saskia got here – and how she's trying to move forward.
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After serving his time, Mike launches a new career.
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Advocates fight to change the law that protected Mike Levengood.
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Four women. Four stories of survival. Saskia finds out she's not the only one. Content Warning for rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, mental health struggles, and chronic illness.
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Curious about what it really takes to unravel a decades-old fugitive story? Andrea sits down with Cooper Moll, host and reporter of Glass Podcasts and Sony Music Entertainment's new series The Crimes of Margo Freshwater, for an in-depth conversation
During their divorce trial, Mike’s legal team tries every trick in the book to make the court doubt Saskia’s story.
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The trial of Mike Levengood looms. But at the eleventh hour, the prosecutor gets a call.
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The extent of Mike’s crimes comes to light. But a legal loophole threatens to turn an open-and-shut case into an uphill battle for justice.
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Mike’s mask comes off, and Saskia’s friends and family rush to gather evidence before it’s too late.
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As Saskia’s health spirals, Mike is there for her. But her unraveling isn't what it seems.
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When Saskia wakes up in the middle of the night, she sees something she can never unsee. In the Season 5 premiere of Betrayal, a hidden life begins to surface.
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Lori’s dad was a hero, and a source of safety. But that trust was shattered when his double life came to light.
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A father and daughter come together to fight against a betrayal that devastated their family.
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Jace pulled Heather into a web of lies. But she was determined to untangle it.
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This week, our team is taking a holiday break, and we’re re-releasing a listener favorite, Bernie Pt 1 & Pt 2. Bernie Brown met a charming man from a powerful UK family. Their romance had to stay secret. But Bernie would soon learn the real secret wa
After twenty years of marriage, April thought she’d seen every side of Joe. She never imagined the one that put him behind bars.
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Crystal Harris escaped the man who terrorized her, and in the process, challenged the institutions that failed her.
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Helen’s world revolved around her mother. After her mom passes, she leaves something behind that reshapes Helen’s past and challenges her understanding of who her mom truly was.
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Growing up, Mackenzie and her older sister Leigh were inseparable. Then, a Facebook friend request sets off a chain of lies that would change both of their lives and relationship forever.
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Hear Betrayal’s first-ever live show with Andrea Gunning and our Betrayal storytellers, onboard Virgin Voyages’ True Crime Cruise. We hear updates from Stacey and Tyler, Karoline and her kids. We discuss survivor-centered true crime and what it’s lik
Her ex-husband seemed to have eyes and ears everywhere.
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Leo’s elaborate fraud is finally exposed. His face is on the news. Bernie finally gets some answers.
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Bernie Brown met a charming man from a powerful UK family. Their romance had to stay secret. But Bernie would soon learn, the real secret was far more dangerous.
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Her father was a beloved local coach. At home, he was a different person.
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She wanted a companion for the last chapter of her life. But an online romance compromised everything she’d worked for.
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Jill’s youngest brother was one of her favorite people, until the FBI exposed the dark truth about him.
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Hey Betrayal listeners, Andrea here! To celebrate the release of Season 3 of the docu-series Betrayal: Under His Eye, we’re doing something a little different. In this bonus episode, I have an exclusive conversation with a few of the people at ABCNew
A small-town pastor built a loyal group of followers, until an anonymous letter writer threatened to expose his secret life.
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Running a dance studio was Alicia’s dream. Her husband's secrets would tear it apart.
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Brandi agrees to help the police with a crime, only to find herself at the center of their case.
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Two best friends, a cause worth fighting for, and the knife in the back no one expected.
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Libby’s husband wasn’t just hiding secrets; he was committing crimes in her name.
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Betrayal Weekly is back. What happens when the person you trust most decides your future for you? Brook Fisk shares her first-person account of surviving an unthinkable betrayal.
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In this special bonus episode of Betrayal, go behind the scenes with the Betrayal team featuring host Andrea Gunning and the producers, editors, and story team who brought Season 4 to life. This conversation took place on Beyond Betrayal, the officia
Dr. Jennifer Freyd, the leading expert in betrayal trauma, breaks down what separates betrayal from other traumatic experiences. For more on betrayal blindness, read Blind to Betrayal by Dr. Jennifer Freyd and Dr. Pamela Birrell.
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Curious about the psychology of pathological liars, Andrea talks with two leading experts. For more from Dr. Drew Curtis and Dr. Christian Hart, check out their book Big Liars: What Psychological Science Tells Us About Lying and How You Can Avoid Bei
A return trip to Colorado Springs uncovers a new betrayal. A woman who had an affair with Joel shares her experience. Karoline and her kids redefine life as a family of three.
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Karoline unpacks her healing journey with Kristin Snowden, an expert in betrayal trauma recovery.
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Joel Kern wasn’t alone in his bad behavior. More allegations of misconduct at the CSPD come to light.
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The Betrayal Team investigates how Joel was able to walk away from the mess he created.
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Joel goes to rehab in hopes of saving his career and his marriage. Karoline uncovers new information that further shocks family.
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Internal Affairs investigators question Joel on allegations of misconduct. Will he tell the truth?
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Karoline reexamines her 20 years of marriage – the life she thought she was living, and the one her husband was hiding just under her nose.
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The Kern family discovers what Joel was really doing on the clock. The investigation into his misconduct only scratches the surface.
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Karoline built her life around her husband's career as a Colorado Springs police officer. The family was proud of his service, until they learned that the only person he was serving was himself.
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Justin Rutherford is appealing his case. Stacey and Tyler discuss how they're processing the news and what the last year has brought them.
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A listener wrote to us with a heartbreaking question: What can I say to my friend who won’t leave an abuser? Is there anything I can say to get through to her?
We bring on survivor Ashley Trujillo from Betrayal Season 2, who’s faced a similar choi
Molly reads her story of resilience and healing after an abusive relationship.
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In our first listener essay, Melissa reads her account of resilience and healing after her father’s betrayal.
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Clinical psychologist and applied neuroscientist Dr. Kate Truitt shares the powerful science behind telling your story as a method of healing from traumatic events.
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If you like our show, we know you'll love this season of Nobody Should Believe Me, produced and hosted by Andrea Dunlop. While we're hard at work bringing you more Betrayal episodes, we’re going to throw it to Andrea Dunlop, who has a story unlike an
In this special crossover episode, author and podcast host Andrea Dunlop sits down with Andrea Gunning for a deep dive into the true crime genre. It’s an unflinching conversation about the responsibility of telling real people’s stories, the limits o
Her sister became someone unrecognizable.
You can find Andrea Dunlop’s podcast, Nobody Should Believe Me, on all platforms. Her first nonfiction book, The Mother Next Door, is available now.
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Producer Monique LaBorde comes on mic to bring Andrea some of our most common listener questions. We go behind the scenes to talk about the production process and give you a sneak peek into what’s coming up next on Betrayal.
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She lost her husband to a brutal crime, only to realize she never really had him at all.
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Tina is ready to be a mother. But she couldn’t prepare herself for the elaborate deceptions of her baby’s father.
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In Part 2 of Hannah’s story, we explore what happens to shared memories.
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Writer Hannah Pittard discovers that her best friend and her husband are sharing a secret.
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Journalist Abby Ellin’s next big story was living in her own home. You can find Abby’s book Duped here and you can read more of Abby’s work at her website.
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"In sickness and in health" takes on new meaning as Kelsey discovers the true nature of Morgan’s illness.
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A relationship is put to the test when Kelsey’s partner receives a terminal diagnosis.
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The Canadian police have a 30-year cold case, and only Deb can help them solve it.
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Death brings an avalanche of discoveries about the man Torrah thought she knew.
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From swinger’s clubs to country clubs, Dawn and Wes are living large. But a call from the Dallas FBI upends Dawn’s life. Content Warning: This episode includes descriptions of suicide and suicidal ideation. If you are experiencing feelings of hopel
Kassandra’s plan to kill Angelique is revealed. But Kassandra may not have been acting alone.
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Angelique’s teen pregnancy leaves her isolated and alone. Then, she makes a new friend.
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This week, we’re re-releasing Donielle Pt.1 & Pt. 2. Donielle’s life descends into chaos when the FBI raid her house, searching for her husband and two of their family friends. She learns the extent of her husband’s horrific crimes and grapples with
A deathbed confession altered Carmen’s sense of identity. But that revelation was just the beginning. Carmen Rita Wong’s memoir Why Didn’t You Tell Me? is available now.
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One Christmas, Nancy finds herself wondering if her 15-year marriage was all a charade.
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An online friend makes Sara question everything, including her ability to be a parent.
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Introducing American Homicide. Betrayal host Andrea Gunning, speaks with American Homicide host Sloane Glass about the brand-new podcast.
American Homicide explores mysterious and iconic murder cases from across America. Whether it’s the spacious s
Ryan discovers his Mr. Right is all wrong.
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The therapist Chelsea turns to in a moment of crisis, turns out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod
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A doctor’s tragic backstory falls apart after his arrest. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod
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A box in the garage reveals to Lorena her husband’s darkest secrets and changes her fundamentalist religious beliefs. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod
Caesar’s mask begins to fall, just as he and Kerry begin their life and business together. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod
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Grieving widow Dr. Kerry McAvoy struggles to find love after loss. But then, she meets Caesar. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod
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The “Mormon Madoff” conned everyone, including his own wife. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod.
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Donielle learns the extent of her husband’s horrific crimes and grapples with a life built on his lies. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod
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Donielle’s idyllic midwestern life descends into chaos when the FBI raid her house, searching for her husband and two of their family friends.
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Death brings an avalanche of discoveries about the man Torrah thought she knew. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod
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Heather receives a phone call that changes her life and her family forever.
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Ramon discovers a dark secret that threatens everything, including his own life.
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Matt and Laura leave the hospital empty-handed. Their fight for justice begins.
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Matt and Laura’s dream of having a second child turned into a twisted, shocking, and unexpected deceit.
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Ashley is robbed, deceived, and endangered – all by the person she trusts the most.
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After unearthing her husband's secret online life, Stephanie struggles to find a way forward.
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Stephanie thinks she knows her husband. Then, she takes a look at his computer. What she finds, changes everything.
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Introducing There and Gone: South Street. On this bonus episode of Betrayal, Andrea and Season 2's Ashley Lytton discuss the latest podcast from the team that brought you Betrayal. Please enjoy a special “AD FREE” presentation of Episode 1 of There a
The Betrayal community is growing. From the producers that brought you the critically acclaimed Betrayal limited run series, a new always-on docuseries will hit the feed every week.
Our lives are all built on an invisible force: trust. But sometim
Justin receives his sentence for plotting to kill Tyler. With the legal proceedings in the rearview mirror, Stacey and Tyler look to the future and lean on their community.
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Struggling to find community, Tyler connects with actor Anthony Edwards and psychologist David Lisak. Anthony and David are not only survivors of sexual abuse, but leaders of 1in6, an organization that supports men who have experienced sexual abuse a
With Justin behind bars and Tyler on a path to healing, Stacey’s grief finally comes to the surface. She meets with Jordan Dann to make sense of the mess.
Jordan Dann, LP, is a dynamic psychoanalyst, author, teacher, and speaker. She is the author
Justin goes before the Judge, and Stacey and Tyler face him for the first time since his arrest. Nothing can prepare them for what he says on the stand.
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With Justin behind bars, the Rutherford family tries to move forward. But grief and anxiety loom large. Meanwhile, Justin plots a way out of jail with the help of an unlikely accomplice – his elderly godmother.
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As Justin goes on the run, The Rutherford family is left to pick up the pieces. But just when they think they’ve reached the bottom, shocking new allegations come to light from one of the Rutherford children. Tyler, Stacey’s eldest son, breaks his si
Stacey Rutherford thought she knew her husband and everything happening in her household. However, a disturbing discovery forces her to confront uncomfortable questions about Justin and her perception. Their loving home, once filled with laughter and
Stacey Rutherford, a single mom, found her storybook romance in 2015 when she met medical student Justin Rutherford. They shared a deep connection, fell in love, and became a picture-perfect American family. Over time, the couple added two more child
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
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.
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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?
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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.
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A Canadian ex-pat living in Australia is stunned to discover that her lovely new boyfriend has very dark and illegal interests.
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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.
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Ashley and Erin regroup to discuss how the series has affected them. Andrea shares listener emails with Ashley and Avaya.
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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.
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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 t
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 ment
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.
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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.
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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 tha
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
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.
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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 stu
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 eradicat
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.
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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 conflicti
After more than two years of not speaking and four years since seeing one another, Jenifer and Spencer finally speak. Jenifer re-asks him questions hoping time and reflection will provide clarity. Andrea and Jenifer explore how Jen transformed over t
Jenifer learns more about Betrayal Trauma with her coach and expert Kim Gould MSW. Kim explains the ways Betrayal Trauma impacts its victims and how they search for safety. Jen shares Spencer’s jailhouse letters which place a surprising amount of cul
One of the hardest pills to swallow for Jenifer was discovering a friend of hers was involved with her husband. She and her former friend haven’t spoken in years. Anger, shame, and blame created a gulf. In this episode, Jen confronts her former frien
Jenifer speaks with Hope, a woman that Spencer had a multiyear long affair with during her marriage to Spencer. Jen finds her anger has now turned into compassion as she learns the circumstances under which Hope became involved with Spencer. The form
A 2010 Kell High School graduate explains how Spencer skillfully ingratiated himself with teenagers and normalized inappropriate communication. Then, the sexual assault victim’s civil attorney addresses the case against the school district in Cobb Co
Jenifer’s first conversation is with the victim of her ex-husband's most egregious acts. The teenage student that was sexually abused by Spencer Herron who was her teacher at the time. She is now a 21-year-old college student. She speaks about that e
Through his social media and texts, Jenifer learns devastating details about her husband’s double life. The arrest was the tip of the iceberg. She was living with and loving a man with addictions, fantasies, and predilections he kept hidden the entir
Jenifer Faison, a successful reality television producer, waited for love and was thrilled when she reconnected with her college sweetheart 20 years later. They were older but the spark reignited and after a whirlwind courtship Jen and Spencer marrie