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The Sadistic Teen Predator They Refused to Stop | Inside the Jesse Mack Butler Horror in Stillwater

Hidden True Crime

Hidden True Crime

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

4.81.9K Ratings

🗓️ 27 November 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

In 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 Dream while the Black Friday sale lasts. 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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we tell these stories with the hope that justice will be served. We trust that the system is meant

1:26.9

to protect the innocent and hold the guilty accountable.

1:30.3

What happens when that trust is broken?

1:34.3

When accountability feels conditional, determined not by the severity of the crime, but by the name,

1:40.3

a family's influence or power in a small town. What happens when an alleged predator walks free?

1:48.0

While the victims, the one who survived unimaginable trauma,

1:52.0

are left to carry the scars for the rest of their lives.

1:56.0

That's what we are talking about today.

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