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Hidden True Crime

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Welcome to Hidden True Crime. Hosted by journalist Lauren Matthias and forensic psychologist Dr. John Matthias, Hidden True Crime explores the hidden motives, relationships, beliefs, and psychology behind some of the world's most compelling criminal cases. Lauren spent a decade as a television reporter. Dr. John has conducted psychological evaluations since 1996, serves as an expert witness, and consults on high-profile cases. Guest opinions and interviewees do not necessarily reflect those of Hidden True Crime, Lauren Matthias, or Dr. John Matthias. This channel is for educational, informatio...

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Jul 9, 2026

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The Woman Lori Vallow Daybell Couldn’t Intimidate | Nancy Jo Hancock Speaks Out 28.07.2025

In one of the most powerful moments of Lori Daybell’s Arizona trial, witness Nancy Jo Hancock turned to the woman on trial, and delivered a line that stunned the courtroom: “Don't Flatter Yourself.” Now, for the first time, Nancy Jo sits down with Hidden True Crime to share why she felt compelled to speak out, what it was like to testify against Lori, and what she learned while talking with Charle...

"I Mourn With You Too" | Psychologist Reacts to Lori Vallow Daybell's Final Sentencing 27.07.2025

**This episode was recorded live** The victims spoke. Lori did too. And the judge didn’t hold back. Dr. John Matthias analyzes the psychology behind it all—what Lori said, what she didn’t, and what it means. 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 Laure...

Poison Prep Videos EXPOSED?! | James Craig Trial Day 9 26.07.2025

In one of the most damning days yet, lead detective Bobbi Olsen lays out James Craig’s digital footprints, handwritten confessions, and surveillance footage showing what he did right before Angela collapsed. From arsenic deliveries to mysterious hospital visits—this one’s explosive. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. J...

‘James Drugged Me’ — Angie’s Chilling Confession To Sister + GPS pings that … | James Craig Day 8 26.07.2025

Day 8 of the James Craig trial was another big day with testimony from Angie's siblings and GPS ping data, and Lauren is here to break it all down. 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...

Bryan Kohberger’s Sentencing Behavior | Psychologist Reacts 24.07.2025

Bryan Kohberger sat emotionless in court as victims’ families gave gut-wrenching statements—but what was really going on behind that blank stare? In this episode, forensic psychologist Dr. John Matthias and journalist Lauren Matthias break down Kohberger’s chilling courtroom behavior, the psychology behind his silence, and what his sentencing hearing reveals about the man accused of the Idaho stud...

Sugar Baby Secrets & Jailhouse Murder Plot EXPOSED | James Craig Day 7 Recap 24.07.2025

On Day 7 of the James Craig trial, court continued with testimony from former sugar babies of James Craig, and testimony about James' plan to put hits on people from jail. **note: This episode was recorded live. 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 L...

Mistress Reveals CHILLING Details While On The Stand | James Craig Day 6 Recap 23.07.2025

It’s the moment many all been waiting for in this trial— a chance to get more insight into what happened leading up to Angie's death- James Craig’s mistress, Karin Cain, testifies. From secret rendezvous to cryptic texts, her time on the stand pulls back the curtain on the affair at the center of this murder case. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table...

Autopsy and Toxicology Results Reveal SHOCKING Information | James Craig Day 5 Recap 22.07.2025

**note: This episode was recorded live. I mention the name Lily, who is a sweet labradoodle sitting next to me! Today’s testimony was explosive. Forensic toxicologists and the Arapahoe County coroner took the stand, revealing lethal levels of cyanide and Visine in Angela Craig’s system. The autopsy confirmed what her body had been trying to say all along—this was murder. We break down the chilling...

Poison, Lies & Control: Psychologist Breaks Down James Craig’s Chilling Mindset | LIVE 21.07.2025

** This episode was recorded live** He was a respected dentist, a father of six, and a devout Mormon—but behind closed doors, James Craig was plotting his wife’s murder with arsenic and cyanide. In this episode, we sit down with a clinical psychologist to break down Craig’s disturbing behavior, his manipulative actions, and the chilling psychology behind the smiling husband-turned-killer. About Hi...

Shocking Texts That Expose The REAL Motive?! | James Craig Trial Day 4 19.07.2025

Today in Centennial, prosecutors unveiled a chilling digital trail in the James Craig trial. A dental assistant recounted Craig’s obsessive text messages about a “priority package” – later revealed as potassium cyanide. Meanwhile, an Aurora detective detailed his web history—from arsenic buys to “undetectable poisons”—painted as premeditated murder planning. And in the most explosive moment: Ryan...

Used His Own Kids For Cover-Up?! EXPLOSIVE Testimony From the Children | James Craig Day 3 Recap 18.07.2025

Day 3 of the James Craig trial —emotions hit the ceiling. Two of the Craigs’ children take the stand, painting a human portrait of their mother: devoted, vibrant, and “had plans for the future.” Meanwhile, prosecutors roll out the detective and digital‑forensics team, detailing how phones, hard drives, and chemical logs tie back to Craig. The courtroom buzzes as a Midland Scientific rep recounts a...

Jailhouse Plot to Frame His Wife EXPOSED - Captain America a Code Word?! | James Craig Day 2 Recap 17.07.2025

Today’s testimony brought secret poison deliveries, late-night computer searches, an office affair, and jailhouse letters offering money for fake testimony. This case just got even more wild.. and Hidden True Crime was in the courtroom to bring you all the latest. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo...

Poison, Affairs, and a Shocking Motive - James Craig Opening Statements Recap | Inside The Courtroom 16.07.2025

Opening statements are in—and they’re explosive. Prosecutors say James Craig laced his wife’s smoothies to escape a failing marriage and be with his mistress. The defense calls him a “broken man,” not a killer. In this episode, we break down the key arguments, jaw-dropping evidence, and what this high-profile Denver trial could reveal next. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple convers...

Mormon Dad Poisons Wife w/ Arsenic Protein Shakes | Dentist James Craig UNMASKED | FULL STORY 16.07.2025

Before he was the dentist accused of poisoning his wife, James Craig was a seemingly successful family man—a father of six, a practicing Mormon, and a cosmetic dentist in suburban Denver. But behind the clean-cut smile was a man living a double life. In this episode, we dig into the cracks that came long before Angela Craig's mysterious collapse in the ER. Affairs. Financial trouble. Hidden addict...

EXCLUSIVE: Family of Slain Dad SLAMS Teen Murder Suspect—Sarah Grace Patrick is GUILTY and … 15.07.2025

17-Year-Old Sarah Grace Patrick was arrested earlier this month for the murders of her mom and step father. And now, her step fathers family is speaking exclusively with Hidden True Crime. 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 inve...

Did TikTok Uncover a Killer?! | Sarah Grace and The Brock Family Murders Full Story 11.07.2025

A Georgia teenager is accused of murdering her mother and stepfather in cold blood—then posting tearful TikTok tributes mourning their “wrongful deaths.” Was it guilt? A performance? Or a twisted attempt to rewrite the truth before the truth caught up? In this episode, we unravel the disturbing story of 17-year-old Sarah Grace Patrick, who allegedly gunned down her parents while her 6-year-old sis...

What Lori Daybell Reveals Without Realizing—Psychologist Reacts | Nate Eaton Interview 05.07.2025

Lori Daybell speaks yet again—and Dr. John is breaking down every moment. In this episode, we dive into Lori’s jailhouse interview with East Idaho News’ Nate Eaton and uncover the disturbing psychological patterns behind her words, tone, and body language. What does Lori reveal without realizing it? A lot.. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became...

Kohberger’s GUILTY Plea Changes EVERYTHING | Full Hearing Recap 03.07.2025

On July 2, 2025, Bryan Kohberger quietly entered a guilty plea in Boise, admitting responsibility for the November 2022 murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. In this episode, we unpack exactly what happened in court—from his one‑word admissions to the plea deal that spares him the death penalty but ensures four consecutive life sentences plus ten years for bu...

Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal | EVERYTHING You Need To Know 01.07.2025

Bryan Kohberger—the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students—just agreed to plead guilty. After months of legal twists, delays, and silence, this bombshell move changes everything. Why now? What does it mean for the victims’ families, the death penalty, and the trial that never was? In this episode, we break down the legal strategy, the emotional fallout, and what justice looks l...

Kouri Richins Hit with Avalanche of New Charges—From Murderer to Full Blown Fraud Queen 29.06.2025

Kouri Richins: alleged husband killer, children’s book author, and now—fraud queen? The woman at the center of one of the most twisted true crime cases in years just racked up 26 new felony charges. In this episode, we break down the shocking new charges, what they reveal about Kouri’s double life, and what it means for her upcoming trial. Kouri Richins Full Story: Apple Spotify About Hidden True...

Missing FLDS Kids, & A Chilling Revelation From Warren Jeffs | Legendary Journalist Sounds Alarm 28.06.2025

They were supposed to be safe. But now, two former FLDS kids are gone—and the voices of Warren Jeffs and Samuel Bateman still echo through the desert. Award-winning journalist Mike Watkiss joins us for a haunting look inside the FLDS stronghold he’s spent decades exposing. He shares chilling insights into Jeffs’ enduring power, Bateman’s dangerous rise, and the broken system that keeps letting thi...

Lori Claims Her Civil Rights Were Violated, & Wants ANOTHER Trial 26.06.2025

In her latest motion, convicted killer Lori Vallow says Arizona violated her constitutional rights by forcing her to represent herself while she was too ill to function. Now, she’s demanding a new trial. Is this a desperate legal Hail Mary—or could it actually work? Lauren is here to break down her claims, the courtroom drama, and what happens next. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HIDDE...

Barry Morphew Indicted for MURDER—Tranquilizer BOMBSHELL Revealed! 21.06.2025

**This episode is from a livestream on YouTube** Just when the case seemed to be slipping into silence, Barry Morphew is back in handcuffs. In this explosive episode, we break down the stunning re-arrest of the Colorado man once accused—and briefly cleared—in the disappearance of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. New charges. New evidence. And a legal rollercoaster that’s anything but over. What triggere...

A Witness Nobody Saw Coming… and a Trial on the Brink | Bryan Kohberger Updates 19.06.2025

A surprise claim from a woman who says she saw Bryan Kohberger the night of the Idaho 4 murders. As tensions rise in court, Kohberger’s defense pushes to delay the trial—again. Leaked evidence, media pressure, and a mysterious police video take center stage. Is the truth getting closer—or just more clouded? About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became...

Travis Decker’s Mind EXPOSED—Psychologist Drops Bombshell Analysis 17.06.2025

He was a decorated veteran and a father of three. Now he's the face of an unthinkable crime and wanted for murder. In this episode, a forensic psychologist unpacks the terrifying psyche of Travis Decker—his motives, his manipulations, and what his actions reveal about deep-rooted psychology. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating p...

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