Hidden True Crime

Lauren Matthias does an impromptu live podcast explaining the immense rabbit hole she has dug--connecting the numerous criminals Hidden True Crime has covered to one another and an ever-growing extremist belief system. Many consider Tim Ballard a hero; a man fighting human trafficking and the subject of the movie “Sound of Freedom”. This week several woman have come forward accusing Tim Ballard of...

Many consider Tim Ballard a hero; a man fighting human trafficking and the subject of the movie “Sound of Freedom”. This week several woman have come forward accusing Tim Ballard of assault. Hidden True Crime delves into the controversial figure and topic in a way no one else does. JOHN MATTHIAS is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist with 30 years’ experience in both clinical and forensi...

August 30, 2023--a brave 12-year-old boy escapes a house of torture in Southern Utah --rescuing himself and his 10-year-old sister. A neighbor feeds the emaciated boy and calls 911. The children's mother YouTube Celebrity Ruby Franke, and Ruby's therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, are arrested 250 miles north in Springville, Utah and charged with 6 counts of aggravated child abuse. TODAY WE AKS: WHY IS JO...

THE SECOND EPISODE delving into the hidden motives behind dad-of-four Jared Bridegan's murder. The Microsoft exec was gunned down in front of his 2-year-old daughter. Hosts Lauren and John Matthias are husband and wife, as well as a journalist and forensic psychologist. New info from insider sources as we delve into the woman charged in the murder of her ex husband Jared Bridegan. #SHANNAGARDNER #...

TW: Abuse & difficult topics relating to LDS church. ADAM STEED PART 2 Dr John Matthias and reporter Lauren Matthias have been covering Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt since the arrests, and will continue to bring you the very latest. We start with Adam Steed--a man who was Jodi Hildebrandt's patient back in 2007, and listen to his heart wrenching interview in two parts ...This is PART 2 August 3...

August 30, 2023--a brave 12-year-old boy escapes a house of torture in Southern Utah --rescuing himself and his 10-year-old sister. A neighbor feeds the emaciated boy and calls 911. The children's mother YouTube Celebrity Ruby Franke, and Ruby's therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, are arrested 250 miles north in Springville, Utah and charged with 6 counts of aggrevated child abuse. Dr John Matthias and re...

Expect many episodes this week as we introduce many new crimes we are covering. Today we we delve into the background of SHANNA GARDNER, a mother charged in the death of her ex husband Microsoft exexcutive Jared Bridegan. Bridegan was killed “execution style” in front of his two-year-old daughter. JOHN MATTHIAS is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist with 30 years’ experience in both clin...

Hosts Dr John Matthias and Lauren Matthias take listeners inside the Shiny Happy People documentary about the Josh Duggar family, IBLP and Bill Gothard. DR. JOHN MATTHIAS is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist with 30 years’ experience in both clinical and forensic work. He serves as an expert witness for the federal government and has consulted on numerous high-profile cases for Distric...

This interview with Braxton Southwick takes us deep into his beliefs and worldview as well as his cousin Lori Vallow Daybell. Braxton and Lori were close and often shared near death experience books as well as beliefs about the last days. Braxton talks with Lauren Matthias about zombies, portals, preparing, and even politics. Our original Beyond the Veil season continues as a forensic psychologist...

Host Lauren Matthias sat each day in court during Lori Vallow Daybell's trial in Boise, Idaho sharing updates from court and appearing with Alex, Brian and Gigi for News Nation broadcasts. She worked daily with each of the guests. Brian Entin is a News Nation Senior National Correspondent. An Emmy award-winning journalist well known for his coverage of the Gabby Petito case, and now the tragedy in...

This interview with Larry and Kay Woodcock and Dr John Matthias took place on July 30, 2023, the day before Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced in Rexburg, Idaho. Our original Beyond the Veil season continues as a forensic psychologist and journalist (who are husband and wife) explore the inner workings of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell's minds, as well as the hidden motivations driving a seri...

Our original Beyond the Veil season continues as a forensic psychologist and journalist (who are husband and wife) explore the inner workings of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell's minds, as well as the hidden motivations driving a series of inexplicable murders in 2019. Host Lauren Matthias sat each day in court during Lori Vallow Daybell's trial in Boise, Idaho and is in Rexburg during the se...

Megan Conner, Lori Vallow Daybell's cousin, took the day off of work to watch and process the sentencing. she shares her feelings and a statement she wrote after hearing her cousin testify in court. Our original Beyond the Veil season continues as a forensic psychologist and journalist (who are husband and wife) explore the inner workings of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell's minds, as well as...

July 31, 2023 - Fremont County Courthouse. Lori Vallow Daybell is sentenced by Judge Boyce for murdering of her two children--16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old JJ Vallow. She is sentenced for conspiring to kill 49-year-old Tammy Daybell, as well as two counts of insurance fraud, and one count of grand theft. Watch Dr John Matthias, Psychologists analysis of sentencing HERE Our Sponsors:* Check...

Lori Vallow Daybell will be sentenced on July 31st, 2023 and Lauren is traveling to attend. HTC will livestream the sentencing on their YouTube channel http://YouTube.com/HiddenTrueCrime so make sure to subscribe. Lauren attended each day of Lori's trial, and was there when she was convicted of murdering her two children. While we prep for her sentencing, we've decided to share some never before r...

Lori Vallow Daybell has been convicted of conspiracy in the death of Tamara Douglas Daybell. Vicki Hoban, Tammy Daybell's aunt, is preparing to give a victim impact statement at Vallow Daybell's sentencing on July 31, 2023 but first she speaks to Hidden True Crime's Lauren Matthias to share more about Tammy and what her family has suffered due to Vallow Daybell's crimes. HIDDEN TRUE CRIME: A foren...

Nikki Brass says went on a date with the alleged LISK, or Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann and says it's a date she will never forget. She shares never heard before details with Hidden True Crime's Lauren Matthias. LAUREN MATTHIAS worked as an anchor and reporter for ABC, NBC, and FOX News in Boise, Idaho and Salt Lake City, Utah. She spent a decade reporting on a diverse range of topics fr...

Our Idaho Four series continues with an in depth analysis of Bryan Kohberger's Hidden motives leading up to the killings of Ethan, Kaylee, Maddie and Xana in Moscow, Idaho in November, 2022 This episode was recorded on Hidden True Crime's YouTube page July, 2023. Every Saturday night, our gems are able to ask forensic psychologist Dr. John Matthias questions. Another live Hidden Hour with our gems...

Lori Vallow Daybell has been convicted of murdering her two children, but right before her trial began in April, Hidden hosts John and Lauren Matthias sat down to ask the question many have been wondering: Did Lori change before she commited her crimes, or is this who Lori Vallow has always been? This is PART TWO of a TWO PART Episode exploring Lori Vallow Daybell's mind. A forensic psychologist a...

Lori Vallow Daybell has been convicted of murdering her two children, but right before her trial began in April, Hidden hosts John and Lauren Matthias sat down to ask the question many have been wondering: Did Lori change before she commited her crimes, or is this who Lori Vallow has always been? This is PART 1 of a TWO PART Episode exploring Lori Vallow Daybell's mind. A forensic psychologist and...

Lori Vallow Daybell has been convicted of murdering her two children. Her brother Adam Cox and her Uncle Rex Cox sit down with hosts John and Lauren Matthias to discuss the crimes that have rocked their family. A forensic psychologist and journalist (who are husband and wife) explore the inner workings of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell's minds, as well as the hidden motivations driving a ser...

With the documentary #ShinyhappyPeople making waves, Hidden True Crime revisits this podcast with Lauren Matthias and guest Shellie G. Shelli once attended a church that used IBLP’s materials and teachings. Our discussion takes us through #JoshDuggar’s guilty verdict and into discussions about Bill Gothard, Anna Duggar, women in the church, and childhood abuse. LAUREN MATTHIAS worked as an anchor...

Who is Sharie? Most know her as the voice gasping in shock during a recorded phone call with Melanie Gibb in 2020. Melanie Gibb was Lori Vallow's best friend and testified at her ex-friend's 2023 trial. Why did Sharie Dowdle record Melanie Gibb? How does she know Melanie? How was Sharie involved, and how did this recording get released? Hopefully this interview from June, 2021 will help to answer...

Megan Conner shares about growing up with Lori Cox Vallow Daybell and the family system surrounding the mother who is currently on trial for murdering her two children. Our original Beyond the Veil season continues as a forensic psychologist and journalist (who are husband and wife) explore the inner workings of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell's minds, as well as the hidden motivations drivin...

Our original Beyond the Veil season continues as a forensic psychologist and journalist (who are husband and wife) explore the inner workings of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell's minds, as well as the hidden motivations driving a series of inexplicable murders in 2019. While they've uncovered what's hidden for three a half years, ever before have they put a backstory together like this--allow...