Hidden True Crime

A safe yard. A beloved first-grader. A routine delivery. In November 2022, 7-year-old Athena Strand vanished from her family’s rural Texas property—sparking a frantic search that led investigators to a contracted FedEx driver and a confession that shattered a community’s trust. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join th...

Joseph Aranda has been missing since July and his family is desperate for answers... Today, they speak to Hidden True Crime in hopes that with more eyes and ears on the case, they may be able to bring him home. Lumi: Lumi Gummies are available nationwide! Go to http://LumiGummies.com and use code HIDDEN for 30% off your order. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their...

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 storytell...

Susan Hendricks joins Lauren for a post CrimeCon Recap talking about all of the CrimeCon adventures, plus more about both Lauren and Susan's careers, their most memorable interviews and more! Sponsors: Jones Road Beauty: Use code HIDDEN at http://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! Mint Mobile: Shop plans at Mintmobile.com/HIDDEN About Hidden True Crime What star...

Chad Daybell's Prison Letters are here and Lauren and Dr. John are back together, at their kitchen table where it all began. 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...

When police discovered a newborn baby hidden in a trash bag in college student Laken Snelling’s closet, the shocking case made national headlines. Once a homecoming queen and pageant winner, Laken is now facing felony charges—while questions swirl: Was this a desperate act of panic, or something far more sinister? In this episode, we unpack everything we know so far, explore chilling parallels to...

As the search for baby Emmanuel Haro continues while his parents remain behind bars, new details have continued to come out. 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...

Chad Daybell is officially speaking out via long, lengthy letters from death row... Lauren has read them all and she is here to give you the breakdown of what is revealed in his first 5 letters. 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...

**SPOILER ALERT** In this episode, we take a deep dive into the complex psychological portrait of Kendra Licari, the Michigan mother whose anonymous text-based cyberbullying of her own daughter, Lauryn, and Lauryn’s ex-boyfriend, Owen, shook communities when exposed in Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to http://nakedwines.com/HIDDEN and use code HI...

Day 9 was the turning point in the Donna Adelson trial. From fiery closing arguments to a stunningly fast verdict, the courtroom saw it all—accusations, rebuttals, and finally, the jury’s decision. We break down how both sides made their case, why the defense struggled, and what the guilty verdict means in this high-stakes family murder plot. ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HIDDEN at ht...

Day 8 of the Donna Adelson trial brought defense experts who painted Wendi’s divorce as “routine,” not a bitter custody war, and pushed back on claims Donna pulled the strings. But prosecutors fought to keep their narrative intact, highlighting coded language, money disputes, and Donna’s looming decision on whether to testify. By the end of the day, the defense rested—setting the stage for closing...

After the prosecution rested on Friday, the defense is up next in the Donna Adelson trial. FULL BACKSTORY- Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-true-crime/id1521619380?i=1000670853208⁠ Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VGAg7V4owkukkAG8SgNFZ?si=8oxZ2529QP28a_gHMTrpvA For the full Surviving the Survivor interview, go here: https://www.youtube.com/live/NEu1uhfrOug About Hidde...

Dr. John is here to break down the Baby Emmanuel Haro case and what factors he thinks may have contributed to the alleged murder of Baby Emmanuel Haro. 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 i...

In this exclusive interview, Detectives Bobbi Jo Olson and Molly Harris tell all about what it was like working on the James Craig case. From the initial call, to the search warrants, to the trial, where they were still receiving tip calls, they give Hidden True Crime and exclusive look into the case. Lumi: Lumi Gummies are available nationwide! Go to https://LumiGummies.com and use code HIDDEN fo...

The state ties its case together—Agent Sanford (day 3 on the stand) maps the arrests, backs up Katherine’s proffer, and spotlights Donna’s “outside your house” text, her planner, and the jailhouse script a handwriting expert says she wrote. The defense fires back: probable cause isn’t proof. Search photos, wiretaps, the 2016 “bump,” and Donna’s post-verdict travel plans cap the day as prosecutors...

Day 5 of the Donna Adelson trial zeroed in on wiretaps, secret meetings, and coded family conversations prosecutors say reveal the murder plot. From the FBI’s “bump” sting to Donna’s own words, the state is tightening its case against Donna. FULL BACKSTORY- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-true-crime/id1521619380?i=1000670853208 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VGAg7V4o...

Day 4 of the Donna Adelson trial dove deeper into the digital blueprint of murder. Prosecutors showed cell records, GPS logs, and rare landline calls linking Donna, Charlie, and Katherine to the hitmen before and after Dan Markel’s killing. The state argued “Dad’s birthday present” was code for murder, while jurors heard FBI agents break down the 2016 “bump” sting that rattled Donna and exposed he...

Join Lauren and she goes over the latest updates in the Emmanuel Haro case, followed by an interview with boots on the ground reporter, Ahmed Bellozo 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 int...

Day 3 of the Donna Adelson trial brought explosive testimony. Wendi’s ex-boyfriend, Jeff LaCasse, told jurors she once said the only way she could move to Miami was “if something happened to Dan.” Katherine Magbanua—already serving life—took the stand, admitting she lied in earlier trials and detailing how Charlie and Donna pulled her into the plot. Prosecutors also rolled out the money trail and...

Day 2 in the Donna Adelson trial was a big one... Wendi Adelson, the ex-wife of Dan Markel, and the daughter of Donna took the stand. Followed by Rob Markel, Donna's oldest son. FULL BACKSTORY- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-true-crime/id1521619380?i=1000670853208 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VGAg7V4owkukkAG8SgNFZ?si=8oxZ2529QP28a_gHMTrpvA About Hidden True Crime:...

The trial of Donna Adelson is finally underway. Prosecutors say the 75-year-old matriarch helped orchestrate the murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel, her former son-in-law, in a bitter custody battle. In opening statements, the state painted Donna as a controlling mastermind—while the defense insisted she’s being scapegoated for her son Charlie’s crime. Witnesses, crime scene photos, and even D...

Jake and Rebecca Haro have officially been charged in the death of their 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, who was reported missing on August 14th, 2025. Hidden True Crime is here with all of the details you need to know. 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, an...

The search for baby Emmanuel has taken a shocking turn. From baby clothes allegedly pulled from a dumpster to potential surveillance footage that may unravel Rebecca Haro’s story, the latest updates could change everything. And with Jake Haro’s violent past resurfacing, the question remains—was this really an abduction, or did something more sinsiter happen? About Hidden True Crime: What started a...

A missing child. A shallow grave. And now—murder charges. Ten-year-old Jayden Spicer’s case has taken a shocking turn as both his mother and stepfather are indicted. What really happened inside that home? MINT MOBILE: This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at Mintmobile.com/HIDDEN About...

As day 5 of the search for the missing 7-month-old baby from Yucaipa, California passes, major updates are being released. Lauren is here to break it all down. 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 psycholog...