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 sometimes, the people we trust the most can turn out to be complete strangers. Every week, Betrayal: Weekly will share first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds.
Go back and listen to Betrayal Seasons 1, 2, and 3!
In Season 1 we follow Jenifer Faison's journey after discovering her husband Spencer Herron's hidden life. A reality TV producer, Jen moved across the country to be with Spencer, a beloved soccer coach and award-winning teacher in Acworth, Georgia. Their seemingly idyllic seven-year marriage abruptly ended when Spencer was arrested under shocking circumstances. Jenifer's quest for closure leads her to confront the truth about her husband through candid interviews with his victims and other affected women. Through these conversations, Jen begins to heal and reclaim her life from the shadow of betrayal. And make sure to check out Betrayal: The Perfect Husband, which follows Jen's story streaming on Hulu.
In Season 2, Ashley Lytton, a suburban mom of three in Utah, faces a life-altering revelation about her husband. His shocking crime not only jeopardizes their safety but thrusts Ashley into a relentless quest for justice and protection for her daughter. Through Ashley's harrowing journey, the season exposes a pervasive issue affecting families nationwide, shedding light on a betrayal that undermines our core values and communities. And make sure to check out Betrayal: A Father's Secret, which follows Ashley's story streaming on Hulu.
In “Betrayal” Season 3, 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.
Ashley is robbed, deceived, and endangered – all by the person she trusts the most. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After unearthing her husband's secret online life, Stephanie struggles to find a way forward. Content Warning: This episode includes description of a suicide attempt. If you are experiencing feelings of hopelessness or thinking about ending your own life, you are not alone. Help is available. Call or text ‘988’ from anywhere in America to reach the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you would like to share your story, email the Betrayal Team at betrayalpod@gmail.com . See omnystudio.com/...
Stephanie thinks she knows her husband. Then, she takes a look at his computer. What she finds, changes everything. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 and Gone: South Street. Ashley shares her feelings about the new hit true crime podcast. Please take a moment to listen and subscribe to There and Gone: South Street by clicking here. You will find There and Gone: South Street on the iHeartApp, Apple ...
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 sometimes, the people we trust the most can turn out to be complete strangers. Every week, Betrayal Weekly will share first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekl...
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. 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....
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 and assault. 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, hea...
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 ...
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....
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.
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....
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....
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 th...
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 The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline at 1-800-THE-LOST If you or someone...
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, availab...
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-LOST If you or someone you know is worried about their sexual thoughts and feelings towards children, r...
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-THE-LOST If you or someone you know is worried about their sexual thoughts and feelings towards childre...
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 know is worried about their sexual thoughts and feelings towards children, reach out to stopitnow.org In the...
The loss of her baby brother has haunted Tracyraquel Berns ever since she was 2 years old. Growing up, her questions about her brother’s death were met with beatings from her father. As an adult, Tracyraquel did her own investigation and what she discovered would change everything. It caused a burden that she would carry with her for the rest of her life. That burden of guilt coupled with a nagging suspicion that there was more to the story, led Tracyraquel to revisit her abusive and dysfunction...
Burden of Guilt is an emotionally harrowing audio docu-series that tells the story of Tracyraquel Berns, a woman who has spent four decades at the center of one of the most bizarre and disturbing criminal cases in American History – surrounding the devastating and mysterious death of her baby brother. This podcast explores Tracyraquel’s pursuit for justice and her journey to confront the burden of guilt she has carried with her for the majority of her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
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 f...
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 t...
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 worrie...
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 ...
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.org See omnystudio.com/listene...
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 y...
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 w...
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 some...
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...
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 ...
