Female power duo, Amber and Athena, join forces to uncover the truth and expose their former husband’s dirty ways. Follow their true story as they embark on an adventure to unravel deeply hidden secrets, expose the truth, advocate for justice and rebuild their lives.Part cathartic experience / part riveting storytelling, these two won’t leave anything to the imagination. They’re spilling all the tea—identifying missed red flags, chatting about the lessons learned, interviewing special guests and more!
In this explosive episode of Ex-Wives Undercover, we dive into Lori’s harrowing journey of deception, manipulation, and ultimate resilience. When Lori’s partner, Richard Ruland, suddenly vanishes—leaving behind a financial and emotional mess—she uncovers a tangled web of lies that span multiple marriages, false identities, and a shocking history of deceit.
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In this gripping episode of Ex-Wives Undercover, Amber and Athena dive into Lori's shocking story of deception, financial fraud, and emotional and physical abuse at the hands of her ex-husband, Richard. What started as a whirlwind romance quickly spiraled into a nightmare of manipulation and betrayal. From Richard’s dubious claims of being a former NYPD officer to his involvement in paranormal investigations, Lori soon uncovered lie after lie—culminating in a devastating financial and emotional toll.
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• How Lori fell for Richard’s charming facade and rushed into marriage.
• Richard’s dubious past, including false claims of being a police officer and a ghost hunter.
• Financial deceit, fraud, and Richard’s history of job losses.
• The chilling moment Lori discovered he had a secret bank account and stole rent money.
• How Richard’s lies extended into his business dealings, taking advantage of colleagues and friends.
• The terrifying escalation of abuse, from emotional manipulation to physical violence.
• Lori’s brave journey to escape and uncover the full extent of Richard’s lies.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of financial abuse, emotional abuse, physical violence, and psychological manipulation. Listener discretion is advised.
👉 Stay tuned for next week’s explosive continuation of Lori’s story, where more dark secrets unravel, and Richard’s past finally catches up with him.
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Join Amber and Athena as they dive into Lori’s gripping tale of love, loss, and deceit in the first episode of Ex-Wives Undercover Season 6. After losing her husband Paul, Lori thought she found solace in Richard, a charming paranormal investigator with a knack for ghost tours and love songs. But the red flags—hidden secrets, financial manipulation, and unraveling lies—paint a darker picture.
In this episode, Lori recounts her journey from love bombing to uncovering Richard’s web of deceit, including his mysterious past, suspicious job losses, and shocking health issues. How does a whirlwind romance turn into a haunting revelation? Tune in for this compelling story of resilience, heartbreak, and lessons learned.
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In this episode of Ex-Wives Undercover, we'll reflect on everything we've accomplished in 2024 and what's coming up in 2025.
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Jake Deptula - Strictly Stalking and LoveLustFear
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Kerrie Droban - Award-winning true crime author and podcaster
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Tis the season to be thankful, and we are so incredibly thankful to all of our listeners who have come on this journey with us. Here is a special bonus episode that we originally aired on our Patreon channel back in August 2024 that gives all the most recent updates regarding Todd Dean from season 5.
There is a lot to unpack in this episode, and not only Jill but Roxie is joining us. Both women gave us some very insightful information that hasn't been shared publicly - they definitely shared all the juicy tea!
If you want to go back and re-listen to those episodes, they begin in season 5, episode 16 [Jill's story].
NOTE: If you want to write into the podcast we mentioned in this episode, it's called A Mental Health Break with Vincent A. Lanci. The problematic episode with Todd Dean is from the April 17, 2024, YouTube version of the show.
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Host Jake Deptula (Strictly Stalking) welcomes storytellers into candid conversations, revealing the decisions they made and dilemmas they faced when better judgment got lost in a haze of desire. Every episode explores true dating and relationship stories—from the awkward and uncomfortable to the shocking and bizarre to the disturbing and downright dangerous. lovelustfear is a compelling, terrifying, but always insightful exploration into toxic dating and relationships that will have you abandoning courtesy and listening with caution.
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Ex-Wives Undercover co-host Amber has an all-new podcast coming out this October! NEXT REALM: Beautiful Stories from Beyond explores the profound and heartwarming stories of individuals who have experienced messages from their departed loved ones. From mysterious dreams and unexplained coincidences to undeniable signs, guests share their extraordinary encounters that go beyond the realms of explanation.
Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, 'NEXT REALM' invites you to open your heart and mind to the possibility that your loved ones may communicate with us in ways we never imagined. Join us as we navigate the delicate intersection of grief, hope and the unspoken language that connects us to those who have crossed over.
Subscribe now and join our community of listeners who seek solace, inspiration and a deeper understanding of the mysterious messages that bridge the gap between this world and the next. 'NEXT REALM'—where love knows no bounds and communication defies the limits of life and death.
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Amanda's 4-part series has officially come to end, and in this episode, we'll speak to her about what she's learned along the way and any advice she'd give to other women who might be going through the same thing.
You'll want to be sure to listen until the very end because we've added a special bonus episode from our Patreon. While Amanda's story is the final one of season 5, we will still be active over on our Patreon where we upload monthly episodes. Visit at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=83899898
Mentioned in Amanda's story: Gaslight, the movie.
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In part three of Amanda's story, she finds herself in a new house with James, but when his behavior starts getting suspicious, she's determined to get to the bottom of it. The back-and-forth was getting to be too much. What was the REAL truth?
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After James gets Amanda a new apartment, she's still left wondering...does your wife know about me and when will the divorce be finalized? Questions continued to mount and James started getting possessive. When he fell ill and landed himself in the hospital, Amanda dropped everything to be there for him. But, his soon-to-be ex-wife never showed!!! Could he really be telling the truth?
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When Amanda found herself going through a divorce and struggling to make ends meet, it was a pleasant surprise to hear from an old co-worker, James. He offered her a new job and she jumped at the opportunity...only to find out a few short weeks later that it came with strings attached.
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