Erik Maund had it all. A wife and kids, a mansion by the Austin Country Club golf course, and an executive position in his family’s car-dealership business. But in March 2020, a message from a stranger put everything at risk. Someone knew Erik had had an affair with an escort, and they wanted money to keep quiet.

But Erik didn’t pay the money, and he didn’t go to the cops. Instead, he paid Charlie Sheen’s former bodyguard and a couple of special ops–trained security contractors to confront the blackmailer. Things didn’t go according to plan.

In The Problem With Erik, host Katy Vine and producer Ana Worrel tell the twisted story of what came next: a perfect storm of secrets, mistaken identities, and tragic miscommunications that left two people dead.

From the Texas Monthly team behind Tom Brown’s Body, Stephenville, and Shane and Sally comes another true story of crime and justice in the Lone Star State.

The series begins Tuesday, July 2, when we release the first two episodes. Texas Monthly audio subscribers also get exclusive access to episodes one week early, plus bonus interviews and audio related to the show.

Look for The Problem With Erik on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.