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Hidden True Crime

She Married an Inmate on Death Row… Then Watched Him Die | Tiana Broadnax Interview

Hidden True Crime

Hidden True Crime

Documentary, News, True Crime, News Commentary, Society & Culture

4.62.5K Ratings

🗓️ 18 May 2026

⏱️ 136 minutes

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Summary

In this deeply emotional and psychologically complex interview, Tiana Broadnax speaks out about marrying James Broadnax while he was on death row — and what it was like to witness his execution two weeks after the wedding. Tiana describes falling in love with a man convicted of double murder, fighting for his innocence, navigating the stigma of marrying a death row inmate, and ultimately watching the man she loved die at the hands of the state of Texas. Lauren Matthias challenges Tiana on the difficult questions many viewers may ask: Was this true love, trauma bonding, denial, redemption, or something more complicated? Together they explore grief, loyalty, faith, execution, innocence claims, public judgment, and the emotional reality of loving someone condemned by society. This is not just a story about crime — it is a story about human behavior, belief, morality, and the emotional complexity of love under impossible circumstances. Sponsors: IQBAR-Text HIDDEN to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Q30- For a FREE Q-Collar sleeve with your Q-Collar purchase, head to https://Q30.com/HIDDEN and use code HIDDEN. ASPCA Pet Insurance- Explore coverage at https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/HIDDEN About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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So I am with a really important guest today, a hidden true crime. Nearly two weeks ago, you, Tiana, Broadnecks, you stood inside a Texas death chamber and you watched your husband, James Broadnecks, die by lethal injection.

2:23.2

Witnesses describe this as your voice repeatedly staying, but other witnesses describe it as screaming.

2:31.4

I love you.

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I love you in James' final moments before he was pronounced

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