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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.
If you would like to reach out to the Love Trapped team, email us at lovetrappedpod@gmail.com and follow along on Instagram @glasspodcasts.

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 long time. After that, we return to Clayton and Mike to hear about recent developments. And long-simmering questions finally get answers, as we learn what could happen next for Laura Owens. For exclusive content, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. If you would like to reach out to the Loved Trapped team or have a similar story to share, email us at lovetrappedpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 dismissed because Laura didn’t show up in court. In this bonus episode, you’ll hear behind the scenes tape of Stephani’s reporting trips. For exclusive content, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. If you would like to reach out to the Loved Trapped team or have a similar story to share, email us at lovetrappedpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, her family’s money troubles are exposed in the federal court system. Their debts tell a story of their own. Meanwhile, Mike Marraccini returns to the San Francisco courthouse to fight the Domestic Violence Restraining Order renewal. But everyone’s wondering: will Laura Owens show up? For exclusive content, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. If you would like to reach out to the Loved Trapped team or have a similar story to share, email us at lovetrappedpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 answers no one ever thought they’d see. In this bonus episode, attorney Gregg Woodnick joins host Stephani Young to dig deeper into the findings and revelation from the state of Arizona. For exclusive content, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. If you would like to reach out to the Loved Trapped team or have a similar story to share, email us at lovetrappedpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, in May 2025, Laura faces real consequences. For exclusive content, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. If you would like to reach out to the Loved Trapped team or have a similar story to share, email us at lovetrappedpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 dispatched to Laura’s family home for at least 4 different welfare checks, most of which were likely initiated by online users who had been following her court cases. Two of those welfare checks were recorded on officer bodycams. In this bonus episode, we’re playing those recordings. For exclusive content, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. If you would like to reach out to the Loved Trapped team or have a similar story to share, email us at lovetrappedpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Mike, Greg, and Clayton team up with the internet detectives to try to prove the truth. For exclusive content, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. If you would like to reach out to the Loved Trapped team, email us at lovetrappedpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 year and a half. The relationship left him with lifelong psychological scars, and a legal battle that’s impacted his everyday life. In this episode, we’re telling Mike’s story, which answers some of the biggest questions, like — what’s Laura’s endgame? Why does she do this? And maybe most interesting of all... what does her family know? If you would like to reach out to the Love Trapped team, email us at lovetrappedpod@gmail.com and follow along on Instagram @glasspodcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Stephani brings in fertility specialist and OBGYN, Dr. Marissa Weiss, to help break down the facts. For exclusive content, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. If you would like to reach out to the Loved Trapped team email us at lovetrappedpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and Clayton’s supporters descended on the courthouse in Phoenix, Arizona. How will Laura handle the pressure of being cross-examined? And if she was actually pregnant, what happened to the twins? For exclusive content, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. If you would like to reach out to the Loved Trapped team, email us at lovetrappedpod@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.