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Aaron Spencer: Hero Dad on Trial

Aaron Spencer: Hero Dad on Trial

By: Hidden Killers Podcast
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 Aaron Spencer’s 14-year-old daughter was abducted by the same man who had already been arrested for sexually abusing her. That man—67-year-old Michael Fosler—was facing 43 felony charges, including rape, grooming, and possession of child pornography. But instead of being held behind bars, Fosler was released on a $5,000 bond.

When Spencer discovered his daughter missing, he did what any parent would do: he went after her. Within minutes, he found her in the predator’s truck. When Fosler refused to stop and then allegedly lunged at him, Spencer opened fire. He saved his daughter’s life.

And now, the state of Arkansas is charging him with murder.

Hero on Trial is a deep-dive true crime series exposing the legal and moral failure behind one of the most infuriating prosecutions in America. Why is a father being treated like a criminal for protecting his child? Why was a known predator allowed to walk free? And why did the court try to silence the public with an illegal gag order?

This podcast unpacks every disturbing detail—from the courtroom maneuvers to the political power plays—raising urgent questions about who our justice system really serves. It’s a story about parental instinct, systemic failure, and a community fighting back against a legal system that got everything backwards.

If saving your child makes you a criminal, what’s left of justice?

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  • Father Who Saved Daughter From Repeated Predator In Arkansas Is Charged By State

    Father Who Saved Daughter From Repeated Predator In Arkansas Is Charged By State
    Aug 7 2025
    Father Who Saved Daughter From Repeated Predator In Arkansas Is Charged By State

    In a state that claims to protect families and value justice, a father now finds himself facing a murder trial for doing what the courts failed to do: protect his child. Aaron Spencer acted when no one else would—when the predator who had been accused of sexually abusing his 14-year-old daughter was not only released but allegedly came back for her. And for his actions, the state of Arkansas is charging him with second-degree murder.

    Defense attorney Bob Motta returns to outline why this case matters far beyond one family or one courtroom. In this conversation, we explore how this case has exposed systemic failures—from weak bail policies to baffling prosecutorial decisions. We look at Arkansas’s stand-your-ground and defense-of-others laws, and why they should apply. And we ask the deeper question: is this prosecution about justice—or about protecting a broken system from scrutiny?

    With public outrage growing and the Arkansas Supreme Court already forced to strike down a sweeping gag order, the spotlight is now on a DA’s office that seems more concerned with silencing criticism than seeking truth. If a predator walks free and a parent gets charged for stepping in, what does that say about the values of the people making these decisions?

    This episode pulls no punches. The facts are shocking. The implications are terrifying. And if justice doesn’t course-correct soon, it’s not just Aaron Spencer who stands to lose—it’s every family who still believes the system is supposed to protect them.

    #AaronSpencer #ArkansasJustice #BobMotta #TrueCrimeAlert #ChildSafety #HiddenKillers #FatherVsSystem #SelfDefenseLaw #DAOverreach #PublicOutrage

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  • Arkansas DA Is Protecting Child Predators By Prosecuting A Father Who Took Out Daughter’s Attacker

    Arkansas DA Is Protecting Child Predators By Prosecuting A Father Who Took Out Daughter’s Attacker
    Aug 6 2025
    Arkansas DA Is Protecting Child Predators By Prosecuting A Father Who Took Out Daughter’s Attacker

    What happens when the people who are supposed to prosecute predators instead turn their attention to the parents trying to stop them? In this explosive episode, we examine the disturbing implications of the case against Aaron Spencer, the Arkansas father who shot and killed Michael Fosler—the man accused of sexually assaulting and kidnapping his daughter. Defense attorney Bob Motta argues that this isn't just an overreach by prosecutors—it's a betrayal of public trust.

    Fosler had already been arrested on 43 felony counts including rape, grooming, and child pornography involving Spencer’s 14-year-old daughter. Yet he walked out of jail on a $5,000 bond and went right back to contacting her, ultimately leading to her disappearance the night Spencer tracked down and fatally confronted him. Instead of thanking Spencer for saving his daughter, the Arkansas DA charged him with second-degree murder.

    Bob breaks down why this prosecution feels less like justice and more like protection for predators. He outlines the legal mechanisms that could—and should—shield Spencer under Arkansas’s self-defense and stand-your-ground laws. And he asks a hard question the state doesn’t seem eager to answer: why are they more invested in punishing a desperate father than preventing the next victim?

    If you’re angry, you should be. If you’re confused, you’re not alone. This is a case where the system looks broken—and very few seem willing to fix it.

    #ProtectKidsNotPredators #AaronSpencer #TrueCrimeNews #ArkansasDA #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #StandYourGround #JusticeSystemFailure #ProsecutorialInjustice #ChildProtectionNow

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  • OUTRAGE In Arkansas: DA Says Dad Who Saved His Daughter From Predator THEY RELEASED Is Murderer!

    OUTRAGE In Arkansas: DA Says Dad Who Saved His Daughter From Predator THEY RELEASED Is Murderer!
    Aug 5 2025
    OUTRAGE In Arkansas: DA Says Dad Who Saved His Daughter From Predator THEY RELEASED Is Murderer!

    The outrage is real—and it’s growing. In this jaw-dropping installment, defense attorney Bob Motta returns to break down how an Arkansas District Attorney is prosecuting Aaron Spencer, a father who intervened when his teenage daughter was allegedly abducted by a 67-year-old predator the state had already arrested once—and then released. The same man accused of grooming, sexually abusing, and repeatedly contacting Spencer’s daughter was allowed to walk free. And now that father is the one facing trial.

    We dig deep into the DA’s logic—or lack thereof. Why would prosecutors target the parent trying to stop the cycle of abuse instead of the predator? What message does this send to every other family trying to trust the system? Bob explains how the charges appear to be not just legally misguided, but morally bankrupt. He also details how the facts of the case support a clear legal defense: Aaron Spencer acted in defense of another, as protected under Arkansas law.

    This episode is a rallying cry. A warning. And a reminder that when justice fails this badly, it’s not just one family at risk—it’s all of us. If Aaron Spencer can be prosecuted under these circumstances, no one who defends a child is safe from becoming the state’s next target.

    #AaronSpencer #BobMotta #ArkansasDA #HiddenKillers #JusticeFailed #PredatorProtected #TrueCrimeNews #ProsecutorialOverreach #ChildSafety #SelfDefenseLaw

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