Former Bachelor Clayton Echard’s casual one-night fling turned into a paternity nightmare. When the news broke about the scandal, no one believed Clayton at first. He was a reality TV star, and an unpopular one at that. Clayton found himself trying to prove the truth, while trapped in a web of lies, manipulation, and threats. He would soon discover he was not the only one. At its core, this is a story about who you believe and why. It’s an epic battle that would take a group of strangers, citizen sleuths from across the world, to crack the case and finally hold someone accountable. New episodes of Love Trapped are released every Thursday, starting February 26th, 2026.
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Introducing: Everybody Knows But Me
Love Trapped listeners, we're excited to share a special preview of Episode 1: The One With My Dad's Confession from the podcast Everybody Knows But Me.
When she was ju
Sep 9 13 min
Guilty | BONUS
On August 28, 2026, Laura Owens pled guilty to four felony counts in her criminal case in Arizona. In this special bonus episode, you’ll hear exclusive reporting from the
Sep 3 29 min
Waiting for the Truth | EP 16
On August 28, 2026, the day after this episode airs, Laura Owens must decide whether to accept a plea deal or take her chances at trial in her Arizona criminal case. We a
Aug 27 54 min
Introducing: The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani - "The Letter O" | EP 1
Love Trapped listeners, we're excited to share a special, ad-free preview of Episode One of this season of ESPN’s 30 for 30 Podcasts: The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani.
E
Aug 18 20 min
Introducing: Burden of Guilt Season 3
Just five days after her engagement to Kenny, Cindy learns that her fiancé was accused of abusing one of Cindy’s children. The facts behind the accusation didn’t add up t
Aug 12 2 min
Not Over Yet | EP 15
Clayton Echard and Greg Gillespie attend the most recent hearings in Laura’s criminal case. After frustrating news about the plea deal, Clayton is determined to continue
Jul 9 48 min
A Quick Update on Laura’s Plea
On Monday, June 29th, Laura’s plea deal was extended again. We’ll be back next Thursday, July 9th, with a full episode to give you more details.
For exclusive content
Jul 2 1 min
Family Dynamics | EP 14
Everyone wants to know where Laura’s parents, Ronn Owens and Jan Black, stand in all of this. What do they know? Are they truly supporting her? A veteran Bay Area reporte
Jun 26 42 min
The Eleventh Hour | EP 13
This summer, we’re following the case live, as Laura Owens’ criminal charges finally come to a conclusion.
Laura Owens faces 14 felony indictments in Arizona, and the
Jun 25 38 min
All the Best | EP 12
In the season one finale, we pick up right where we left off — with Laura Owens’ plea deal hanging in the balance. We finally speak with someone who’s known Laura for a l
May 7 1 h 10 min
Behind the Scenes in San Francisco | BONUS
In Episode 11, Stephani reported on the ground in San Francisco, covering Mike and Laura’s domestic violence restraining order renewal hearings. Ultimately, the DVRO was
May 4 12 min
Where is Laura? | EP 11
The consequences of Laura’s actions are catching up to her. She owes Clayton Echard nearly $200,000 in attorney’s fees. She’s been indicted on seven felonies. And now, he
Apr 30 1 h 09 min
The Investigation Report | BONUS
In episode 10, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Investigation Report pulled back the curtain on Laura Owens’ alleged crimes. It’s a 118-page document packed with ans
Apr 29 17 min
Pregnant by the Effing Bachelor | EP 10
When police execute a search warrant on the Owens family home, chaos ensues. After this raid, the criminal investigation into Laura Owens quietly picks up steam. Finally,
Apr 23 1 h 03 min
The Welfare Check Body Cams | BONUS
Before we get to episode 10, there’s some important context about Laura and her family’s interactions with Scottsdale Police. At the end of 2023, the police were dispatch
Apr 20 24 min
Worlds Collide | EP 9
Mike Marraccini discovers he’s not alone. Laura Owens’ alleged misconduct has gone viral, because of a former Bachelor contestant named Clayton Echard. In this episode, M
Apr 16 56 min
The Third Man | EP 8
Laura Owens didn’t start with Clayton Echard or Greg Gillespie. In 2016, Michael Marraccini met Laura on a dating app, and he’s never been the same. He dated Laura for a
Apr 9 1 h 02 min
Expert Testimonies | BONUS
In Episode 7, Laura Owens and Clayton Echard finally faced off in court. During the proceedings, expert testimony left the courtroom with more questions than answers. Ste
Apr 7 8 min
These are Yes or No Questions | EP 7
The day of trial finally arrived — June 10th, 2024. In a way, it was the conclusion of Laura Owens’ alleged pregnancy with Clayton Echard. A group of content creators an
Apr 2 52 min
Where Did the Ultrasound Come From? | BONUS
In episode 6, Dave Neal and Megan Fox discovered a FIVERR logo on an ultrasound Laura Owens had given Greg Gillespie. But that ultrasound didn't appear out of nowhere. It
Mar 31 7 min
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I mean not only is this an insane story with all the juice and insanity of a reality show but it is a true expose of our justice system and those who exploit it. Those who live by the rules and those who can simply get away with not.
Finzig · Sep 2026
Pros: extensive audio from participants, compelling story, well researched.
Cons: the Host (self identified as a journalist) inserts herself, thoughts, and reactions unnecessarily and installing herself as a character weakens the overall effort; too much repetition (e.g.10+ minutes at start of episode 2 using a voice actor repeats narrated material from episode 1); trite, ineffective writing; she should show us and not tell us because ample material exists.
SoCal Barn Gal · Sep 2026
And it lived up to the wait! Just finished the first 2 episodes and this is outstanding! I was watching Dave Neal since before the story broke and have followed along every step of the way. I can’t count the number of times my jaw dropped as this all unfolded in real time.
I already appreciate the tone and tenor of the host and the balance and objectivity she is pursuing. I have the hardest time trying to explain this story to my family and friends and now I can send them here!
Thank you so much for helping to share this crazy tale that has affected so many lives!
jamckeen · Feb 2026
Listening to the first two episodes, then finding Ep 3 not yet available…arrgggh! Stephanie is very clear in laying out the facts of this mystifying story.
This is not easy to do, as I know firsthand from having tried to explain to friends and family just how crazy it gets. If I hadn’t followed the ‘Jane Doe Accuses Former Bachelor Clayton’ case from Dave Neal’s first mention of it, I’d never have believed it — yet already I’ve picked up a couple new details from the first two podcast episodes. Clayton’s description is accurate: just when you think it can’t get any more bizarre, you find another layer, another twist.
Stephanie, thank you for digging in as deeply as you have, including seeking out Laura’s perspective. It’s fascinating to try to decipher why she’s made the choices that put her life on its current downward trajectory. At any point, she could have reversed this by acknowledging her duplicity, her forgeries, and the serious harm she’s done to at least four men over more than a decade. Instead, she’s now facing bankruptcy and 14 felony charges.
I’m eagerly awaiting the next episode(s) of Stephanie’s skillful presentation of this real life tall tale.
lautomnecestbeau · Feb 2026
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