Hidden True Crime

*After this recording, and on the morning of the trial, Tanner Horner plead guilty to the murder of Athena Strand. The trial must continue on, despite the plea, so that the jury can decide whether or not Tanner will receive the death penalty. A FedEx delivery. A quiet rural home. And within days, a confession that would devastate an entire community. In this episode of Hidden True Crime, Lauren Ma...

Hidden True Crime has obtained the jail emails—and what’s inside may be even more revealing than the phone calls. In this episode, Lauren walks through Joseph Duggar’s private messages from behind bars, including exchanges with Jim Bob Duggar, Anna Duggar, and Kendra—revealing a pattern of support, faith, and encouragement… but very little direct accountability. From Bible verses centered on perse...

Hours after his first court appearance in Florida, Joseph Duggar was already out on bond and taking a flight out of Florida—and the speed of it all is raising serious questions. In this episode of Hidden True Crime, Lauren breaks down the explosive new details: a not guilty plea despite a reported confession, a $600,000 bond posted within hours, and a Duggar family statement that acknowledges a “v...

In this episode, Dr. John, a clinical and forensic psychologist breaks down what is really happening in the Duggar home, as well as other families like them... how shame, parenting styles, and religion can all come together and leave a family in complete disarray. Sponsors: Brodo: Head to https://Brodo.com/HTC for 20% off your first subscription order and use code HTC for an additional $10 off. Ro...

Newly released jail call logs reveal that Kendra Duggar is speaking with Joseph Duggar multiple times a day—and what’s said (and what’s not said) is raising serious questions. In this episode of Hidden True Crime, Lauren breaks down the disturbing allegations out of Florida, the charges tied to what investigators found inside the Duggar home, and the complicated, emotional, and cultural dynamics s...

A viral unicorn… a Shark Tank success story… and now, federal allegations that are anything but whimsical. In this episode of Hidden True Crime, Lauren unpacks the shocking case against Robert “Bobby” Edwards—the co-creator of Squatty Potty—who has been indicted on charges involving children. From the FBI’s multi-year investigation and disturbing digital evidence, to the strange and unexpected con...

A brutal, close-range shooting inside a car… two eyewitnesses… a body dumped on the side of the road… and a suspect found hours later over 100 miles away. But what makes this case truly shocking isn’t just what allegedly happened—it’s who police say is responsible. In this episode of Hidden True Crime, Lauren Matthias breaks down the disturbing allegations against Dayton Webber, a professional cor...

What started as shocking allegations against Joseph Duggar has now exploded into something far bigger—and far more disturbing. In this breaking update, Hidden True Crime unpacks newly released jail calls, Kendra Duggar’s arrest and footage, and the alarming details uncovered during a search of their home that led to new charges against both parents. As investigators zero in on conditions inside th...

In this breaking update, Hidden True Crime dives into the rapidly unfolding and deeply disturbing case surrounding Joseph Duggar—now facing child crime charges—as shocking new developments reveal his wife, Kendra Duggar, has also been arrested and charged in a separate but related Arkansas case. What began as déjà vu for a family already rocked by Josh Duggar’s conviction has quickly spiraled into...

In this episode of Hidden True Crime, Lauren Matthias breaks down the shocking arrest of Joseph Duggar, the 31-year-old son of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, who is now facing child crime charges in Florida. Lauren walks through what investigators say happened, Joseph’s place within the infamous Duggar family, and why this latest arrest is reigniting questions about the culture, control, and alleged...

After just three hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict in the Kouri Richins trial—guilty on all counts. In this episode, we break down the dramatic closing arguments that led to that decision, from the prosecution’s narrative of a calculated, financially motivated poisoning to the defense’s claims of bias, missing evidence, and reasonable doubt. We walk through the key moments that may...

As the Kouri Richins trial heads into closing arguments, the biggest question is no longer what happened in court — it’s what the jury will do with it. In this episode, we break down the state’s circumstantial case charge by charge, from aggravated murder and attempted homicide to insurance fraud and forgery, and look at where the prosecution appears strong… and where real holes remain. We walk th...

Day 13 of the Kouri Richins trial brought a major turning point: after a morning of tense legal arguments, cross-examination of lead detective Jeff O’Driscoll, and a failed defense motion to dismiss the case, both sides rested — and the defense did so without calling a single witness. In this episode, we break down the final day of testimony, including the fight over the so-called suspicious GIFs,...

Day 12 of the Kouri Richins trial brought major moments in court as lead investigator Jeff O’Driscoll finally took the stand, Carmen Lauber returned for more questioning, and prosecutors introduced some of the case’s most talked-about evidence yet. In today’s recap, we break down the ongoing battle over Carmen’s jailhouse interviews, the defense’s attempt to challenge her credibility, and why that...

Subscribe to Kathy at Gossip, Rumor and Innuendo on YouTube 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...

Day 10 of the Kouri Richins trial brought emotional testimony, forensic analysis, and a few moments of real courtroom tension. Eric Richins’ longtime friend and business partner Cody Wright took the stand, describing Eric as a hardworking father, loyal friend, and successful businessman while also facing tough questions from the defense about finances, hunting violations, and past drug rumors. Jur...

Dr. John has been busy keeping up with everything happening in the Kouri Richins trial, and he is finally ready to weigh in! From the bodycam, to the texts, to the recorded calls- what does it all say about Kouri Richins? 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 psychologi...

In this episode, we break down the powerful and heartbreaking new statements from Russell and Eve Franke, the two youngest survivors of the Franke family abuse case, as they speak directly to lawmakers about the Utah bill they believe could have saved them. We revisit the rise and fall of the 8 Passengers family, the disturbing influence of Jodi Hildebrandt, and the horrifying abuse that was happe...

** This episode was recorded live. It contains lots of profanity repeated from court evidence, and heard in audio played by the court. Day 9 of the Kouri Richins trial delivered some of the most dramatic moments yet. For the first time, jurors heard recorded phone calls made by Kouri herself — conversations captured while she was in custody where prosecutors say her own words may reveal key contra...

*This episode was originally recorded live. Day 8 of the Kouri Richins trial delivered the moment everyone knew was coming — the paramour took the stand. In this episode, we break down the emotional testimony from Josh Grossman as jurors watched intimate text messages between him and Kouri play out on a courtroom screen, including declarations of love, dreams of a future together, and one chilling...

In this episode, we break down one of the most technical — but potentially revealing — days of the Kouri Richins trial. Day 7 focused almost entirely on the finances, as a forensic accountant walked the jury through thousands of records showing mounting debt, bounced checks, payday lenders pulling daily payments, and what prosecutors say was a financial situation spiraling out of control in the mo...

Day six of the Kouri Richins trial was a digital deep dive — and it seriously challenged the defense’s accidental overdose narrative. In this episode, we unpack explosive Google searches about wiping iPhones, retrieving deleted texts, life insurance payouts, prisons, and FBI electronic analysis — alongside hundreds of deleted messages and app-based communications that vanished during the critical...

Day five of the Kouri Richins trial wasn’t about pills — it was about credibility, motive, and whether the state’s star witnesses are starting to unravel. In this episode, we break down the intense cross-examination of Carmen Lauber, whose timeline of alleged drug purchases shifted under pressure, and the stunning testimony of Robert Crozier, who flatly told the jury he never sold Carmen fentanyl...

Kathy from Gossip, Rumor and Innuendo is here to talk all things Kouri Richins with Lauren. Sponsors: Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep—use code HIDDEN for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/HIDDEN Nurture Life: For 55% off your order, head to https://NurtureLife.com and use code HIDDEN55. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their d...

Today began with measurements, missed vehicle searches, and questions about why key evidence only appeared after private investigator tips — but everything shifted when the witness the jury has been waiting for finally took the stand. In this episode, we break down continued cross-examination of crime scene tech Chelsea Gipson, including what wasn’t searched, what wasn’t tested, and why investigat...