Hidden True Crime

In January of 2023, Lindsay Clancy took the lives of her 3 young children, before attempting to take her own life. 3 years later, she is being held in a state psychiatric facility, awaiting trial, where her defense plans to argue insanity. Months ahead of her trial, both Lindsay and her husband Patrick have filed civil suits related to the deaths of the children and alleged medical malpractice. Cl...

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...

Dr. John Matthias, clinical and forensic psychologist is here to unpack the Reiner family system, and how shame can lead to tragedies. Sponsors: Avocado Green Mattress: Get 15% off Mattresses at Avocadogreenmattress.com/Hidden Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts for just $15 per session with insurance at https://www.rula.com/hidden Mint Mobile: This January, quit oversp...

Sponsor Get 15% off mattresses at Avocadogreenmattress.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. 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 perspective...

The Nick Reiner case may look stalled—but it’s anything but. Before a jury can decide guilt or innocence, the court must decide whether Nick Reiner is mentally competent to stand trial at all. In this episode, we break down alarming new details about his mental state before the killings of Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner—including medication changes, escalating paranoia, addiction, and why his high-...

Before the Tepe murders, Michael McKee didn’t just vanish from one life—he was quietly disappearing from another. In this episode, we unpack the medical malpractice lawsuit McKee allegedly dodged in the months leading up to Spencer and Monique Tepe’s deaths, including what the lawsuit claims went so wrong that a patient suffered permanent, life-altering harm. Process servers couldn’t find him. Col...

The Grand Jury has officially indicted Michael McKee and Lauren is here with all of the latest details in the case and in the indictment. Sponsor: Daily Look: For 50% off your order, head to https://DailyLook.com and use code 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. John Matthias, a criminal...

For days, the headlines have focused on who police arrested in the Tepe murders...but they’ve barely touched how long this story was quietly unfolding before December 30th. In this episode, we go beyond the press conference to examine what investigators confirmed, what they carefully avoided, and the unsettling details about Michael McKee’s life that only came into focus after Spencer and Monique...

After the arrest of Michael McKee, Dr. John is here to discuss the case of Spencer and Monique Tepe. How did they end up dead nearly 9 years after Monique and Michael's divorce? What are the driving factors in cases like these? Sponsors:  Daily Look: For 50% off your order, head to https://DailyLook.com and use code HIDDEN Jones Road Beauty: Use code HIDDEN a https://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a F...

An arrest has come down in the Tepe case and Lauren is here to give you all of the details we know so far. Sponsor: BEAM DREAM: Celebrate Sleep in 2026! Get up to 35% off your first order at https://shopbeam.com/TRUECRIME 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...

Dr. John is back again to discuss the Reiner family. As more info becomes available, he is taking a closer look at the factors that could have led to the murders and what may not have been so obvious to the public beforehand. Sponsors: ASPCA PET INSURANCE: Explore coverage at https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/HIDDEN ONESKIN: Get up to 30% off OneSkin with the code HIDDEN at https://www.oneskin.co/...

A beloved Chicago special education teacher has vanished—and her family is desperate for answers. Linda Brown, 53, was last seen after leaving her home for a routine appointment and never returned, leaving behind her car, her life, and a community in fear. As her husband pleads publicly for help and new video raises troubling questions about her final movements, this case highlights the emotional...

A bombshell moment in court just changed everything in the Nick Reiner case. What was supposed to be a routine arraignment took a shocking turn when high-profile defense attorney Alan Jackson abruptly walked away—then stepped outside and declared, “Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder. Print that.” In this episode, we break down the sudden withdrawal, the meaning behind those carefully chosen words...

A single 911 call changed everything in the Spencer and Monique Tepe case—and now, for the first time, you can hear it. Newly released audio captures the exact moment fear turns into horror, as a coworker realizes there’s a body inside the Tepe home… while the children are still there. In this episode, we break down the chilling 911 call, new surveillance footage showing a hooded figure near the h...

A trusted dentist doesn’t show up for work. His wife doesn’t answer her phone. And inside a quiet Columbus neighborhood, police discover a nightmare: Spencer and Monique Tepe shot dead in their home, their two young children still inside—alive, crying, and alone. No forced entry. No weapon. No clear motive. In this episode, we walk through the chilling timeline, the missed warning moments, the une...

Four-year-old Johnathan Everett “John John” Boley has been found dead—and the ending to this search is as heartbreaking as it is haunting. After days of unanswered questions, authorities located Johnathan’s body in a rural wooded area just miles from where he vanished, with his loyal black Labrador, Buck, alive beside him. In this episode, we walk through the timeline, the explosive discoveries th...

A surprise wedding photo, a fierce daughter’s defense, and a question that still makes people angry: how do you forgive the parent who didn’t protect you? After Kevin Franke quietly remarried—and Shari publicly celebrated him as “a wonderful man,” warning critics to back off—this episode revisits the Ruby Franke/Jodi Hildebrandt case through the uncomfortable aftermath, when the headlines fade and...

Friday’s arraignment revealed just how severe prosecutors believe this case is: Ashlee Buzzard is now formally charged with murdering her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee—along with enhancements alleging “exceptional cruelty,” planning, and the chilling accusation of “lying in wait.” In this episode, we break down what those legal terms actually mean, walk through the updated timeline—from the wig-wea...

A preacher’s wife found dead in a North Carolina swamp was quickly ruled a suicide—but the story never sat right. As new federal charges are unsealed, disturbing allegations of cyberstalking, coercive control, tracking devices, and intimidation are forcing fresh scrutiny of Mica Miller’s final months and her marriage to Pastor John Paul Miller. With an FBI indictment now in play, civil lawsuits su...

Dr. John is here to weigh in on the latest developments on the Melodee Buzzard case... What led Ashlee to take Melodee's life? Why do mothers kill? Sponsors: Get 50% off LifeMD’s Weight Management Program plus free shipping during their Holiday and New Year's Sale—get started at https://lifemd.com/HIDDEN. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a...

On December 23, 2025, we learned that Melodee Buzzard had been found deceased. This episode was recorded live and includes parts of the press conference and the heartbreaking details we learned regarding the murder of Melodee Buzzard. 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 crimin...

New developments in the Reiner case are forcing a far more complicated conversation. Emerging details about a schizophrenia diagnosis, recent medication changes, escalating addiction, and growing fear inside the home suggest this tragedy may have been unfolding in plain sight. From disturbing warnings at a Hollywood Christmas party to a system that couldn’t intervene before it was too late, this e...

Dr. John is here to analyze the case of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner. Sponsor: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/HIDDEN Promo Code 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. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative jour...

Nick Reiner’s first court appearance lasted only minutes, but it raised far more questions than it answered. As new details emerge about his mental state, suicide watch status, and behavior in the days before his parents were killed, a troubling picture is coming into focus. This episode explores the Christmas party his parents didn’t want to attend without him, how their daughter Romy was alerted...

As first-degree murder charges are filed in the Reiner case, new reporting is complicating the timeline. A missed massage appointment, dinner plans that abruptly vanished, and the moment their daughter Romy was alerted something was wrong all raise new questions about when the killings occurred—and what the family may have known. With special circumstances alleged and the possibility of the death...