Hidden True Crime, explores the hidden motives behind unimaginable crimes, while examining our deepest fears along the way. Join us on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human mind and the unconscious motivations that drive human behaviors, both good and bad, in order to understand the world and ourselves. Pull up a chair at our dinner table as the dynamic husband and wife duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, delve into ...
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Killer Queens is a personality-driven true crime show hosted by two millennial besties who bring their research, realness, and 90s nostalgia to every case. Heartfelt, hilarious, and highly researched — it’s true crime you can trust, with hosts you’d trust to watch your kids… or keep your secrets. Whether we’re decoding cold cases or dragging sketchy investigations, we bring empathy, chaos, and a few too many Friends references. We unpack true crime with heart, jokes, legal context, and just ...
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Critical Incidents Podcast is hosted by Kyle Ashley, a veteran of law enforcement and the military. Each episode features candid conversations with individuals from diverse backgrounds, exploring the pivotal moments that have shaped their lives. From triumphs to challenges, these unfiltered stories offer listeners an authentic glimpse into the human experience. If you have a compelling story to share, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at [email protected].
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Zoo Couple & Secret Recording Changes EVERYTHING | New Melodee Buzzard Updates
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27:08In this episode, Lauren breaks down the newest and most unsettling developments in the disappearance of Melodee Buzzard, including the wigs, the multi-state road trip, the switched license plates, the bizarre “zoo couple” Ashlee claims took her daughter, and the troubling interview with Tyler Brewer that only raises more questions. With conflicting…
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The Sadistic Teen Predator They Refused to Stop | Inside the Jesse Mack Butler Horror in Stillwater
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51:01In a case that is going viral, 18 year old Jesse Mack Butler, who was charged with a slew of crimes against two young girls, has walked free, despite a 78 year sentence. In this episode, Lauren breaks down the case, what happened and what legal decisions led to Jesse walking free. Sponsor Go to https://shopbeam.com/TRUECRIME to get up to 50% off Dr…
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Teen Burglary Turns Deadly & Caught on Camera… Self-Defense or Ambush?! | The Elm Street Murders
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38:19A retired security engineer, a small Minnesota town, and two teens who picked the wrong house on Thanksgiving Day—what happened in Byron Smith’s basement has been debated for more than a decade as one of the most chilling self-defense cases in America. SponsorsTreat yourself or someone special to the most comfortable and innovative bras on earth th…
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The Kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard: 18 Years Hidden in Plain Sight
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54:31In 1991, 11-year-old Jaycee Lee Dugard was abducted on her way to the school bus in South Lake Tahoe, California. What followed was one of the most shocking and heartbreaking cases in modern true crime—eighteen years of captivity in a hidden backyard compound, two daughters born in secret, and repeated missed opportunities by law enforcement and pa…
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Psychologist Breaks Down His Interview with Accused Child Killer | Michael "Monkey" Vaughan Case
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1:32:48After the probable cause affidavit has come out, Dr. John compares his interview with Stacey to the affidavit... The moments that stand out, what he thinks a defense will be, and what Stacey's confessions mean. Sponsors Aura Frames: Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/HIDDEN . Promo Code HIDDEN Midi Health: Your health is wort…
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The Dark Psychology of Jodi Arias — Why Revenge Became Deadly
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57:46Our guest today is Briana Whitney, a local Phoenix reporter who just finished a new documentary on Jodi Arias. Briana joins us to talk about the Jodi Arias case and what she learned about Jodi while they communicated. Obsessed: Unraveling Jodi Arias | True crime documentary https://youtu.be/xt4EHxymIlg?si=htFC-i0t3akhhb1h Sponsors: Nurture Life: Fo…
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Taylor Swift vs DJ David Mueller Groping Trial
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1:08:55In 2015, a former Denver radio DJ filed a civil suit against our queen, Taylor Swift, claiming that she’d ruined his career. Taylor immediately countersued the DJ, alleging that not only had he ruined his OWN career, he’d done it by groping her underneath her skirt at a meet and greet in 2013. A trial followed in 2017, with Taylor testifying on the…
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A Chainsaw, A Screwdriver, & A Cross | Paxton Wallace FULL STORY + Exclusive Interview
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55:54A 3:40 a.m. 911 call. A man waiting outside with a hammer in one hand and a cross in the other. Inside, a crime scene so brutal seasoned detectives called the victim “unrecognizable.” In this episode of Hidden True Crime, Lauren sits down with the family of 31-year-old Paxton April Wallace—a daughter, big sister, caretaker and dog mom whose life wa…
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Criminal Psychologist Talks to Man Charged w/ Kidnapping & Murdering Michael Vaughan | Stacey Wondra
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1:58:58In January of 2024, at the request of 3rd parties, Dr. John interviewed Stacey Wondra, who at the time, was a suspect in the case of missing 5-year-old Michael "Monkey" Vaughan. Just a couple of weeks ago, Stacey was charged with kidnapping and murdering Michael. And now, Hidden True Crime is publicly releasing the interview between John and Stacey…
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Horror, Confessions & Religious Delusions-Inside the Murder Charges | Michael Monkey Vaughan
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53:33“I don’t even know anything about this little boy…” That’s what Stacey Wondra told Dr. John in our January 2024 interview—now he and his then-wife, Sarah, are charged with first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping, and destruction of evidence in the disappearance of 5-year-old “Monkey” Vaughan. In this hard but essential episode, we walk throug…
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The Cardi B Trial Was ICONIC- Part 2
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1:25:11Part 2 of 2 When the plaintiff’s expert is a plastic surgeon who couldn’t rule out a dwarf with razor-sharp toenails for the scratches, this trial felt less like Law & Order and more like Real Housewives: Beverly Hills Courthouse Edition. From the OB-GYN and receptionist who witnessed the fight to the psychologist who said the plaintiff’s test answ…
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Ashlee Buzzard Imprisonment Victim Speaks Out as Melodee Buzzard Remains Missing
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36:00Ashlee Buzzard was arrested on Friday, November 7th on a felony charge of false imprisonment and the victim has now publicly come forward. Plus, Lauren is joined by Anne Emerson of the Criminally Obsessed Network to discuss her experience in covering this case and a bit about what she uncovered on Ashlee's childhood. Subscribe to @CriminallyObses…
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The Woman in the Purple Wig: A Hidden Passenger? | New Clue in Melodee Buzzard Case and Psychologist Reacts
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59:45A mother in cuffs. A missing child. A possible accomplice in a purple wig. Ashlee Buzzard’s arrest on a “separate” felony charge may not be as unrelated as police claim. In this episode, Lauren Matthias and Dr. John Matthias unpack what this shocking detail could really mean for the search for 9-year-old Melodee. Make the switch at http://mintmobil…
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Scenic Route or Cover Up? Mom Caught Moving Boxes & EXPLOSIVE Twists | Melodee Buzzard STILL missing
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34:24The disappearance of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard just took a shocking turn. The FBI and Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office have raided her home, a storage unit, and the rental car her mother drove cross-country — and investigators now say Melodee was seen alive two days later than anyone thought, hundreds of miles away on the Utah-Colorado border. Where…
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BREAKING: Dad in Hot-Car Case Found Dead, Jake Haro Sentenced & Laken Snelling Faces New Court Orders
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41:57This week, three shocking true crime updates broke all at once — and we’re unpacking them all. A father found dead the day he was set to turn himself in for his daughter’s death. Another father sentenced for murdering his missing baby son. And a college student accused of hiding her newborn’s body just hit with new court orders. I’m Lauren Matthias…
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The Cardi B Trial was ICONIC- Part 1
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1:13:28Cardi B’s 2025 courtroom showdown with former Beverly Hills security guard Emani Ellis was supposed to be about an alleged “violent attack.” What we got instead? Chaos. From witnesses who “weren’t there – except maybe in spirit,” to whether or not Cardi B does in fact have TWO HANDS.And Cardi B takes the stand… and proceeds to annihilate the chaos …
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He Killed His Daughter’s Predator — Now He’s the One on Trial | Aaron Spencer FULL Story
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58:55A father. A missing teen. A 67-year-old accused predator. In seconds, everything changed. Aaron Spencer says he acted to save his daughter; prosecutors call it murder. Today we unpack the timeline, the 911 call, the charges, Arkansas self-defense law—and the national debate: protection or vigilante justice? Sponsors: Aura Frames: You can save on th…
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Murder Charges Filed in Case of Missing 5-year-old Michael ‘Monkey’ Vaughan - Stacey Wondra suspect
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55:17*This episode was recorded live* After four long years of heartbreak and unanswered questions, there’s finally a major development in the case of missing 5-year-old Michael “Monkey” Vaughan. One of the key suspects—someone John and I have both interviewed—has now been charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, and destruction of evidence. In thi…
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A Mothers Secret Mission? | A Wig, A Road Trip, & A Missing Child: Where is Melodee Buzzard?
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21:44Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard vanished after a cross-country trip with her mother—then Mom came home alone and stopped cooperating. Surveillance shows Melodee in a hood and what appears to be a wig; a rental car logged hundreds of miles; the FBI is now involved. In this episode, we trace the paper trail, the digital breadcrumbs, and the chilling 72…
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PART 2: The Price of Truth: We Speak Out After 9-Hr Live | Lauren & Dr. John Matthias Break Down the Fallout
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2:21:24On October 15th, Lauren did a 9 hour live going through the most painful details of their families lives in the last several months. Now, John is here to follow up on the psychology of smear campaigns, mob mentalities, cyber stalking and physical stalking. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a …
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PART 1: The Price of Truth: We Speak Out After 9-Hr Live | Lauren & Dr. John Matthias Break Down the Fallout
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1:41:46On October 15th, Lauren did a 9 hour live going through the most painful details of their families lives in the last several months. Now, John is here to follow up on the psychology of smear campaigns, mob mentalities, cyber stalking and physical stalking. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a …
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The Murder of Kathy Page- The Case Behind The Billboards
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1:00:59In 1991, Kathy Page was found dead in her car in Vidor, Texas—her death staged to look like an accident. Decades later, her murder remains unsolved, but her father’s fight for justice and the billboards he raised along I-10 made the case impossible to ignore. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to …
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[Bonus] Ms. Trial Update: Michael Proctor Withdraws Appeal After Phone Extraction
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12:22Former Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor — the lead investigator in the Karen Read case — has officially withdrawn his appeal to get his job back. This comes just days after prosecutors recovered hundreds of thousands of messages from his phone… despite his lawyer claiming the data was gone. In this Ms. Trial update, I break down what hap…
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The Perfect Neighbor on Netflix BROKE Us
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1:35:22GET READY TO CRY, SCREAM, THROW UP IN THE WORST WAY. A seemingly minor neighborhood dispute in Florida escalates into deadly violence. Police bodycam footage and investigative interviews expose the consequences of Florida's "stand your ground" laws. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook …
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Inside Jake Haro's Surprising Guilty Plea in the Murder of Baby Emmanuel Haro
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15:22In a surprising twist, Jake Haro plead guilty to the murder of his 7-month-old son Emmanuel and Lauren is here to break down all of the latest details. Mint Mobile: Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at https://www.mintmobile.com/HIDDEN About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivat…
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What Comes After Justice? Colby Ryan’s Raw Truth About Surviving the Lori Vallow Daybell Story
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1:19:00After Lori Vallow-Daybell has finished her 3rd, and final, trial and is back in Idaho, her only surviving son, Colby Ryan sits down with Lauren and Dr. John to talk about what really comes after justice. NOTE: This is a live recorded episoe Sundays For Dogs: Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to http://sundaysfordogs.com/HIDDEN and get 50% of…
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Idaho 4- The University of Idaho Murders Part 2
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1:20:58After weeks with no suspect, investigators uncovered digital footprints, surveillance footage, and DNA evidence that led them to Bryan Kohberger—a criminology student living just miles away. But even with an arrest, questions remain about motive, investigation missteps, and what really happened the night of the murders. In Part 2, we break down the…
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Teen Gamer SNAPS | Claims Girl He Stalked Disrespected Charlie Kirk | Vincent Battiloro FULL STORY
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37:12A small New Jersey town is reeling after two high school seniors were struck and killed by a speeding SUV — but prosecutors say it wasn’t an accident. What began as teenage drama has exploded into a case of obsession, stalking, and revenge. From gaming livestreams and disturbing messages to claims of police favoritism, this episode uncovers how mon…
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Delphi Secrets REVEALED | Hosts of Murder Sheet Podcast Share Shocking Behind-the-Scenes Stories
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56:20Kevin Greenlee and Aine Cain are a husband and wife duo podcast that covered the Delphi case extensively. Today they talk with Hidden True Crime about what it was like covering the case... from the secrets, to the leaks, and all through the trial... they saw it all. Shadow of The Bridge Book: https://a.co/d/9V44GFfFollow Kevin and Aine/ Murder Shee…
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From Cheerleader to Murderer - Inside the Mind of Laken Snelling | Psychologist Reacts
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1:21:26In this episode, Dr. John explores not only the case of Laken Snelling, but the topic of neonaticide as a whole. What is the psychology behind pregnant women who give birth and murder? Are there red flags we could be picking up on? Sponsors: OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HIDDEN at https://www.oneskin.co/Remi: Go to http://shopremi.com/…
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Arizona’s Own Bryan Kohberger? Mount Ord Camping Trip Ends in Brutal Murders | Who is Thomas Brown?
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26:28What began as a carefree camping trip for two Arizona teens ended in a crime scene deep in the mountains. When their bodies were found in the brush, investigators uncovered a trail that led to an unexpected suspect — a veteran with a chilling secret. This episode unpacks the evidence, the arrest, and the haunting parallels to Delphi and Kohberger t…
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Idaho 4- The University of Idaho Murders- Part 1
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95-Year-Old Woman CHARGED With Murder—Used Wheelchair as Weapon & Hid Evidence | PSYCHOLOGIST REACTS
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Shooter’s Family Gets MORE $$ Than Victims? | Grand Blanc LDS Church Shooting Updates
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34:20New details are emerging in the Grand Blanc LDS church shooting—and they’re both heartbreaking and haunting. We break down what we’ve learned about the victims, the survivors fighting to recover, and the man investigators say carried out the attack. From chilling survivor accounts to a fundraiser raising more money for the shooter’s family than the…
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Kouri Richins BOMBSHELL - Star Witness RECANTS | Could She Walk Free?!
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29:34The “grief book mom” case just took a dramatic turn. A key witness has backtracked, prosecutors are accused of withholding evidence, and Kouri Richins’ attorneys say this changes everything. SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com.After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and b…
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New Videos SHATTER Timeline + Death Certificate Details | Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case Explodes
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25:04Fifteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing in April 2024—yet new video evidence shows her alive months later, fiery and present at her family’s home. One year to the day after that footage, her decomposed body was found in musician D4vd’s abandoned Tesla. Now, with her death certificate released, fresh affidavits, a swatting inci…
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Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel
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1:26:19Our commentary of the Netflix documentary episode from the series Trainwreck. Featuring tell-all interviews with insiders and former staff; tracing American Apparel's journey from fashion phenomenon to financial flop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Killer Queens: A Light True Crime Podcast | QCODE
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Did Hostility Toward the LDS Faith Motivate the Michigan Shooting? | Who was Thomas Jacob Sanford?
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35:35On Sunday morning, a quiet Michigan chapel became the scene of horror. A man crashed his truck into an LDS church, opened fire with an assault-style rifle, and set the building ablaze—leaving multiple worshippers dead and others wounded. Now investigators say explosives were found, and new details are emerging about the suspect’s background, his mi…
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Labor selfies, DARK Secrets, & What Police Reveal About Baby Found in Closet | Laken Snelling
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13:49New court filings and police affidavits are shedding light on the disturbing details behind the case of Laken Snelling, the 21-year-old University of Kentucky student accused after a newborn was found dead in her apartment closet. From her own account of the birth to deleted phone evidence and roommates’ chilling discoveries, the picture emerging i…
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FedEx Christmas Delivery Turns Into a Nightmare: Athena Strand Full Story
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32:27A safe yard. A beloved first-grader. A routine delivery. In November 2022, 7-year-old Athena Strand vanished from her family’s rural Texas property—sparking a frantic search that led investigators to a contracted FedEx driver and a confession that shattered a community’s trust. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their …
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