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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, torturing and murdering at least three (likely more), and committing acts of cannibalism.

We break down his traumatic childhood in an abusive orphanage, the development of extreme paraphilias (including sadomasochism, pedophilia, coprophagia, and self-harm like embedding needles in his pelvis), the infamous 1928 abduction and murder of 10-year-old Grace Budd (lured with a fake birthday party ruse, then strangled, dismembered, and partially eaten), and the grotesque 1934 letter he sent to her family confessing the details. Fish confessed to other killings like Billy Gaffney (4) and Francis McDonnell (8), was convicted of Grace's murder, and executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing in 1936—reportedly thrilled by the "supreme thrill."

This isn't just a killer profile—we confront the sickness of pedophilia head-on: its roots in trauma, paraphilic disorders, why it drives such extreme violence in some, societal failures to protect children then and now, and the lasting psychological scars on victims and families. Trigger warning: Extremely gra

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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, chokeholds, even striking him with a shoe—captured on body cam footage that shocked the nation.

Brooks died the next morning from neck compression and blunt force trauma. What followed was a rare wave of accountability: 10 officers charged, including murder; multiple guilty pleas to manslaughter (with sentences up to 22 years); one officer convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life (David Kingsley, the only murder conviction in NY prison guard history); others acquitted or taking lesser pleas like reckless endangerment.

We discuss the timeline, the released footage, Governor Hochul's firings, the Attorney General's investigation, family statements, and why this case exposed deeper crises in detainee handling—excessive force during intakes/transfers, bystander silence among staff, racial disparities, poor oversight, and the slow grind of justice in America's prisons.

Trigger warning: Graphic violence and injustice discussed. This isn't just one incident—it's a thread in a broken system. Real talk, real outrage, real calls for change.

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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 online cheating, starting with digital footprint analysis: searching public profiles, reverse image searches on photos, username cross-referencing across platforms (using tools similar to OSINT methods), and monitoring for hidden or secondary accounts that cheaters create with burner emails or fake details. We discuss how investigators legally scour social media for overlapping connections, tagged photos, or suspicious interactions that hint at app-based affairs.

Surveillance plays a big role too—combining physical tailing (following the subject to "meetups" arranged online) with tech like GPS trackers on vehicles (when legally permitted) to confirm meetups from app matches. We cover digital forensics on shared devices or consented access: checking browser histories, cached dating app data, deleted messages, or even recovered call logs and texts that reveal flirty exchanges or meetup plans.

The conversation highlights common red flags that tip off pros early—guarded phones, sudden password changes, cleared histories, unexplained absences tied to app notifications, or financial oddities like premium dating site charges. We also touch on ethical and legal boundaries: no hacking, no unauthorized access, but clever open-source intel and client-provided info often reveal the truth without crossing lines.

This episode uncovers the "hidden threads" of digital deception in relationships—how easy it is to hide behind screens, but how skilled investigators connect the dots from online hints to real-world proof. Whether you're dealing with suspicions, curious about PI work, or just fascinated by modern infidelity, join us for practical insights into why cheating online rarely stays secret for long.

Perfect for true crime fans, relationship skeptics, and anyone wondering how the digital age has changed the game of catching cheaters—listen now and see how the evidence stacks up.

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