Betrayal

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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.

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S1: Introducing - Betrayal

S1: Introducing - Betrayal

This is a story of a real-life fairytale gone horribly wrong. It’s a cautionary tale about a marriage so filled with betrayal and deceit, that many people are still recovering from its path of destruction. This is the story of Jenifer Faison. After 20 years apart, Jenifer reconnected with her college sweetheart, Spencer Herron. He was a two-time Teacher of the Year and Jen was convinced she married the perfect husband. On June 1, 2018, that all changed. Jenifer came home to find Spencer holding a search warrant. He had sexually assaulted one of his students. In the days that followed Spencer’s arrest, Jenifer uncovered a dark, secret life her husband had been living during their entire marriage. His actions shook a community, devastated his wife, and sent Spencer Herron to prison. Climbing out of the devastation would be a journey Jen could have never imagined. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 3

S3: Betrayal Season 3 Trailer

S3: Betrayal Season 3 Trailer

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 you that you can get access to episodes 100% ad free with an iHeart True Crime+ subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. Plus, you’ll get access to the next episodes 1-week ahead of everyone else - available only to iHeart True Crime+ subscribers! And you’ll also get access to ALL episodes from Betrayal S1 and S2 ad-free as well! So don’t wait! Head to Apple Podcasts, search for “iHeart True Crime+” and subscribe today! If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3: E1 – Storybook Romance

S3: E1 – Storybook Romance

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 children to their family. Justin progressed into a family doctor, and they settled in Pennsylvania, where he started his career. However, in August of 2021, Stacey came home to find her wonderful life crashing down. The Rutherford family would never be the same. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3: E2 – Good Moms

S3: E2 – Good Moms

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 friends, was now filled with distrust and uncertainty.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3: E3 – The Devil

S3: E3 – The Devil

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 silence. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3: E4 – Him or Me

S3: E4 – Him or Me

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. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3: E5 – The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. Justin Rutherford

S3: E5 – The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. Justin Rutherford

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. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com If you’re a man who has experienced sexual abuse or assault, or you know someone who is seeking support, go to 1in6.org. Find a path to a happier, healthier future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S3: E6 – Complexity

S3: E6 – Complexity

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 of Somatic Therapy for Healing Trauma and the creator of the Relationship Transformation Method. She is also a faculty member at the Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy in Manhattan. Jordan is a nationally certified and NYS licensed psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City. You can follow her on Instagram @jordandann. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com If you’re a man who has experienced sexual abuse or assault, or you know someone who is seeking support, go to 1in6.org. Find a path to a happier, healthier future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 2

S2: Betrayal Season 2 Trailer

S2: Betrayal Season 2 Trailer

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 learn the same crime is happening every day in households all over the country. It’s a betrayal of our families, communities and everything we value in society. Season Two lays the issue bare through the family’s story and takes an honest look at a huge problem most people don’t want to even want to acknowledge. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2: E1 - Hidden

S2: E1 - Hidden

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, 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 children, find help at stopitnow.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2: E2 - Blood Ties

S2: E2 - Blood Ties

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 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 children, find help at stopitnow.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 children, find help at stopitnow.org Where to Find Jessica Baum and her book Anxiously Attached: www.jessicabaumlmhc.com/anxiously-attached See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 children reach out to stopitnow.org In the UK reach out to stopitnow.org.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2: E5 - Beyond Wildest Imagination

S2: E5 - Beyond Wildest Imagination

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, 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 children, find help at stopitnow.org In the UK reach out to stopitnow.org.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2: E6 - Collections

S2: E6 - Collections

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 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 children reach out to stopitnow.org In the UK reach out to stopitnow.org.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2: E7 - Knowing

S2: E7 - Knowing

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 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 children reach out to stopitnow.org In the UK reach out to stopitnow.org.uk Where to Find Jessica Baum and her book Anxiously Attached: www.jessicabaumlmhc.com/anxiously-attached See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2: E8 - One Step At A Time

S2: E8 - One Step At A Time

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 their sexual thoughts and feelings towards children, reach out to stopitnow.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2: Bonus - SNEAK PEEK of Betrayal – The Perfect Husband Docuseries on Hulu

S2: Bonus - SNEAK PEEK of Betrayal – The Perfect Husband Docuseries on Hulu

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 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 children, reach out to stopitnow.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2: Bonus Ep 1 - More on "What Went Wrong?" with the New York Times

S2: Bonus Ep 1 - More on "What Went Wrong?" with the New York Times

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 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 children reach out to stopitnow.org In the UK reach out to stopitnow.org.uk Read the article by Michael Keller and Gabriel Dance, The Internet Is Overrun With Images Of Child Sexual Abuse. What Went Wrong? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2: Bonus Ep 2 – A Stranger in the Share House

S2: Bonus Ep 2 – A Stranger in the Share House

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 about their sexual thoughts and feelings towards children reach out to stopitnow.org In the UK reach out to stopitnow.org.uk In Australia reach out to stopitnow.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2: Bonus Ep 3 – Far from Over

S2: Bonus Ep 3 – Far from Over

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 children, reach out to stopitnow.org In the UK reach out to stopitnow.org.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.