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120. MJ Auman: Suicide or Murder? The Heather Hicks Auman Trial in Randolph County, NC
Episode 120
Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
In this episode of Hard Times & True Crimes, we take a deep dive into a local Randolph County case that captured the community's attention - the trial of Heather Auman, accused in the death of her husband, MJ, a local firefighter. After attending the trial in person, we walk you through the case from beginning to end - starting with the events leading up to that day at the lake, the 911 call, and the questions that quickly followed. Heather claimed that MJ died by suicide. But as investigators began to examine the scene, and as testimony unfolded in court, a different narrative began to emerge. This episode is based on testimony, evidence, and firsthand observations from inside the courtroom. This case hits close to home for many in Randolph County, and throughout this episode, we aim to tell MJ's story with care, clarity, and respect. If you followed the daily trial updates on TikTok, this is the full story - everything you didn't see in those short recaps. Follow us for more true crime stories. Join our Facebook group for discussion and updates. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.Narrator: Tim GwynIntro & Outro Music: Isaiah HildrethSend a textTo purchase your merch - email us at hardtimesandtruecrimes@gmail.com with what you want, size, and a shipping address. We can accept Venmo or CashAppSupport the showhardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC
