Hidden True Crime

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...

Day three of the Kouri Richins trial was unexpectedly short — but not before one stray comment triggered an immediate sidebar and a direct instruction to the jury to “put it out of their minds.” In this episode, we break down the moment a reference to “jail calls” prompted the defense to move to strike it, why the judge stepped in, and whether it could realistically impact the trial. We also unpac...

Day two of the Kouri Richins trial brought sharp challenges from the defense as they zeroed in on timeline discrepancies, crime scene procedure, and what law enforcement did—and didn’t—document that morning. We break down tense cross-examinations of first responders, powerful EMT testimony about Eric’s unusual body position, and the critical autopsy findings confirming a toxic level of fentanyl—wh...

After nearly four years of twists, motions, and relentless speculation, the trial of Kouri Richins is finally underway—and day one did not disappoint. In this episode, we break down the explosive opening statements from both sides in the death of Eric Richins, who was found with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in his system inside the couple’s Utah home. Prosecutors allege a calculated murd...

As the trial of Kouri Richins approaches, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before opening statements begin. In this deep dive, we walk through the timeline of Eric Richins’ death, the alleged fentanyl poisoning, financial motives, the children’s book written after his passing, key evidence prosecutors say they have, and what the defense is expected to argue. From text messages and i...

An 11-year-old cheerleader travels to Las Vegas for what should have been a weekend of bright lights, big routines, and hard-earned dreams — and never makes it to the competition floor. Hours after being reported missing, Addi Smith and her mother, Tawnia McGeehan, are found dead inside their hotel room. But how did a years-long custody battle, allegations of parental conflict, recent family loss,...

He watched it happen live. On a weekday afternoon in suburban Illinois, Adam Stewart opened his security app and saw a man rush into his garage behind his wife just before the door shut. Minutes later, 41-year-old Ashley Stewart was found unresponsive inside their Oswego home. In this episode, we break down the January 27, 2026 attack — the surveillance footage, 911 call, alleged GPS tracking devi...

Mike King is here to discuss the ongoing case of Nancy Guthrie. Mike's new podcast Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult, can be found on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts. Sponsors: Mint Mobile: Switch to Mint Mobile and get unlimited premium wireless for just $15/month for a limited time at mintmobile.com/HIDDEN. Avocado Green Mattress: Go to https://AvocadoGreenMattress.c...

On Day 10 of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, the case takes a chilling turn. The FBI has now officially identified an unnamed suspect after recovering haunting doorbell footage showing a masked, armed individual tampering with Nancy’s camera in the early morning hours before she vanished. We break down the newly released images, the detainment and release of a man questioned overnight, shocking new...

Newly released autopsy and coroner reports in the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe reveal critical forensic details that dramatically shift how this crime is understood. In this episode, we carefully break down what the medical evidence actually shows — including what the wounds, trajectories, and toxicology reports confirm about intent, awareness, and the level of violence involved. We also di...

Lauren Matthias is joined by Vinnie Politan for a conversation about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and the questions surrounding a possible ransom situation. Vinnie shares rare personal insight as someone who knows Savannah Guthrie, adding important context as they walk through what has been confirmed and what remains unclear. They talk about the authenticity of the alleged ransom note, wheth...

This episode was originally recorded as a livestream for YouTube on Wednesday evening, just after Savannah Guthrie and her siblings spoke out in a public video. In this episode, we go over their statement as well as the latest in the case, which includes crime scene tape being put back up at Nancy Guthrie's home on Wednesday afternoon. Episode with Briana Whitney: YouTube: https://youtu.be/lLWqmer...

AZ Family's Briana Whitney, a boots on the ground journalist, is here to talk about the latest developments in the case of Nancy Guthrie- the mother of TODAY Anchor Savannah Guthrie. Sponsor: To explore coverage, visit https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/HIDDEN About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr...

Police now say Nancy Guthrie — the mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie — was abducted from her home against her will. Investigators confirm DNA evidence was found, and Apple Watch data shows her pacemaker stopped syncing around 2 A.M., possibly pinpointing when she was taken. Sponsor: Daily Look: For 50% off your order, head to https://DailyLook.com and use code HIDDEN About Hidden True C...

"TODAY" anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy has gone missing and police are calling her home a crime scene. Lauren is here to break down everything we know so far about Nancy's disappearance. Sponsor Miracle Brand: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made—go to ⁠https://trymiracle.com/hidden⁠ and use code HIDDEN to claim your free 3-piece towel set and save over 40% off. About Hidden True Crime Wha...