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But imagine if, right as that dream of becoming a parent was about to come true, someone ripped it away from you, and there was nothing you could do about it. There are places we expect to find criminals. At seedy bus stations, in dark alleys, and in neighborhoods with gangs. but were outraged when they infiltrate places that are supposed to be safe, like schools, hospitals, and places of worship.
I've written about a lot of major crime cases, but this vile scheme really surprised me. And I believe the criminal at the cold heart of it knew that no one would expect it or even imagine it. And that's part of what made it possible. In this story, there's no gun. No knife, no zip ties, but there's a large and dangerous web where you wouldn't expect to find one.
I'll show you who spun it and how, and find out why so many couples got caught in it. Because this crime couldn't have happened to nicer people. Last October, I flew to Atlanta to meet one of the couples who got caught in this web of lies, Teresa and Mike Matheny. It was a warm and sunny Saturday morning, but the remnants of Hurricane Helene were still visible on the streets.
Downed trees, standing water, caution signs. We met at a loading dock behind a warehouse that was converted into a recording studio. Teresa has brown hair, a generous smile, and gave me a big hug. She apologized for being nervous and chalked it up to being type A. Mike, on the other hand, is laid back and unflappable. Type B, I guess. I apologized for mispronouncing their last name.
And it's Matheny. Okay, got it.
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