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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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Verdict Day Flashbacks: Former Lori Vallow Daybell Juror Says Courtroom Brought Back Trauma 15.06.2025

Juror #12 from Lori Daybell’s second trial—where she was found guilty in the murder plot against Charles Vallow—returns to witness Lori’s third conviction. In this interview, which took place right outside the courthouse, she opens up about why she came back, how it felt to be back in the courthouse where she once voted guilty, and what life has been like since that second trial. Limited Trial Mer...

EXCLUSIVE: Juror 5 - The Moment That Changed Everything In The Conviction Of Lori Vallow Daybell 14.06.2025

Hours after the verdict dropped, we sat down with Juror #5 from the Lori Daybell trial, after she was convicted of conspiracy to commit the murder of Brandon Boudreaux. In this exclusive interview, Juror #5 open's up about the deliberations, the evidence that stuck, and what it was like sitting feet from Lori. Limited Trial Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hidden-true-crime-limited-merch/ Abou...

PSYCHOLOGIST REACTS: Lori Vallow Daybell Guilty AGAIN! 13.06.2025

The jury has spoken—again. Lori Daybell has been found guilty in Arizona for conspiring to murder Brandon Boudreaux. In this post-verdict episode, we break down the courtroom moments you didn’t see and bring in a criminal psychologist to unpack Lori’s behavior, mindset, and what this latest conviction reveals about the so-called Doomsday Mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Prosecution DESTROYS Lori Vallow Daybell And Co-Conspirators During Closing Arguments 13.06.2025

In a dramatic end to the Arizona trial, Lori Vallow Daybell used her closing argument to try and prove her innoncence. Prosecutor Treena Kay wasn’t having it, calling out Lori, Chad, Alex, and Melani as co-conspirators in a deadly plan. No tears, no testimony—just blame. Now it’s up to the jury. Surfshark: ⁠⁠https://surfshark.com/hidden⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Brandon Playlist⁠⁠ Limited Trial Merch: https://www.bonfi...

Storage Unit Videos Shown, & Deadly DNA | Lori Vallow Daybell Trial Day 4 Recap 11.06.2025

Day 4 of the Lori Daybell trial brought the receipts, proof and tiemline and Lauren is here to break it all down for you. Jes Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1q3XN_hdEo&t=633s Brandon Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLc7I2gyWtQ2L4_aCtEOlvmFBxegNf56&si=B6BQJgzco69lYoWL Limited Trial Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hidden-true-crime-limited-merch/ About Hidden True Cri...

Surprising Witnesses Bring Receipts & Lori's FEISTY Cross Exam | Lori Vallow Daybell Day 3 10.06.2025

The courtroom was packed as Lori Vallow Daybell's latest trial resumed in Phoenix. Day 3 brought explosive testimony, including a gripping cross-examination of a key witness and new revelations about the alleged conspiracy to murder Brandon Boudreaux. Brandon Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLc7I2gyWtQ2L4_aCtEOlvmFBxegNf56&si=B6BQJgzco69lYoWL Limited Trial Merch: https://www.bonfire....

Lori Removed from Court, Melani Being Investigated, & Pink Pony Drama | Lori Vallow Daybell Day 2 08.06.2025

Day 2 of Lori Vallow Daybell’s trial is pure chaos. Lori goes head-to-head with Brandon Boudreaux during cross-examination—Then the prosecutor drops a bomb: Lori’s niece, Melani Pawlowski, is now under investigation. And just when it couldn’t get wilder… Lori gets kicked out of court. Jes Interview Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-true-crime/id1521619380?i=1000637485752 Spotify:...

Brandon Testifies, Melani Implicated, & Lori Vallow Daybell Whines About Tylenol | Day 1 Recap 06.06.2025

The attempted murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell kicks off—with explosive opening statements, chilling evidence, and the only known survivor of her alleged hit list, Brandon Boudreaux, taking the stand. Lori, repping herself again, spent the day being objected to, fumbling… and then complaining about Tylenol. Day One is already wild—here’s everything that went down. Brandon Playlist: https://yout...

Jury’s been seated - Trial Moving Forward! | Lori Vallow Daybell Jury Selection Day 3 Full Recap 05.06.2025

Speculation was swirling: Would Lori show up? She did—but not by choice. Day 3 brought us a hobbled courtroom entrance, last-ditch delay tactics, a medical mystery, and a judge who’s officially over it. We break down Lori’s dramatic arrival, her limp-that-wasn’t, and how Judge Beresky seized back control. The jury is set, the drama is high, and court is barreling toward opening statements. Buckle...

Father On The Run After 3 Sisters Found Dead - What Went Wrong? | Decker Girls Full Story 03.06.2025

Three young sisters found dead at a remote Washington campsite. Their father—Travis Decker—is missing and now the prime suspect in a chilling triple murder. What went wrong during a routine visitation, and why wasn’t an AMBER Alert issued? We break down the haunting details, the public outrage, and the manhunt gripping the nation. GoFundMe for Whitney Decker: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-whi...

PSYCHOLOGIST REACTS: Lori Cries From Wheelchair in Court - Sick or Strategic? | Vallow Daybell 03.06.2025

Lori Vallow Daybell rolled into court — literally — in a wheelchair, stunning onlookers and throwing yet another wrench into her already chaotic trial. Is it a real medical emergency… or another calculated delay? In this episode, Dr. John and Lauren dive into the bizarre courtroom moment that's making headlines. What happened? Why now? And what does it mean for a case already steeped in death, dec...

Sick or Strategic?! Lori Vallow Daybell Sparks Concern During Jury Selection Day 2 | Full Recap 31.05.2025

Just when things were heating up in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial, boom—jury selection hits a sudden and mysterious stop. What happened behind those courtroom doors? And what is coming next in Lori Daybell's 3rd trial. Brandon Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist? About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic d...

Jury Selection Turns to Chaos- Thanks to Lori Vallow Daybell | Full Day 1 Recap 30.05.2025

Day one of jury selection kicked off with a jaw-dropper—Lori Vallow tried to oust Judge Beresky behind closed doors, and the media didn’t know until it was over. We break down her wild claims of bias, religious persecution, and a rack belt conspiracy, plus inside-the-courtroom moments you won’t believe. Jury stats, courtroom drama, and Lori’s meltdown over trial procedures—all in this explosive ep...

Key Witness at Risk?! Lori Wants to Discredit Her! 30.05.2025

In today’s episode, we dive into three explosive new court filings in Lori Daybell's case. First up: the state fires back at Lori’s bold move to disqualify Judge Beresky—calling her claims of bias legally baseless. Then, things get messy with a deep look at forensic investigator Tammy Lachcik, whose troubling past—including a hotel incident, alcohol abuse, and a resignation—Lori now argues undermi...

Lori Wants to FIRE the Judge—Because of His Vibe 30.05.2025

In a last ditch effort to get rid of Judge Beresky, Lori files a motion to disqualify him... RACC Belt Episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sheriff-strikes-back-lori-vallow-daybells-stun-belt/id1521619380?i=1000709102949 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vhYtAZdQTDdxbnMwxx4mD?si=ogLqk0x2TkOIPfBY48OhhA About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their...

Kohberger Trial at Risk?! Unpacking the EXPLOSIVE 40-Page Motion! 24.05.2025

Bryan Kohberger's Team has filed a 40-page motion, citing numerous reasons the trial should be delayed. Lauren is going through every point, giving you the breakdown of what each argument really means. Jeffrey Zizz Analysis: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-true-crime/id1521619380?i=1000708961710 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1a6CK1JMdMQUqnwebxZKhA?si=yZAC6uU9SX2bosS...

JUDGE RESPONDS to Lori Vallow Daybell's Retrial Motion 24.05.2025

Lori Vallow Daybell asked for a do-over—Judge Beresky said no! Judge Beresky's ruling is swift, sharp, and final. In this episode, we dive into the courtroom drama, the rejected claims, and what’s next for the convicted killer as her legal walls close in. No retrial. No relief. Just consequences. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivat...

Lori Vallow Daybell DESPERATE to Bury Text Evidence — Demands Her Case Be DROPPED! 23.05.2025

Well, the legal filings just keep coming so Hidden True Crime just keeps bringing you the latest. As of today, there are 3 new motions that have hit the docket as well as 3 new responses from the state. Lauren is here to break it all down for you... Earlier Episode: https://pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/47G541/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/433/claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.megaphone.fm/QCD6038215659.mp3?up...

Lori Vallow Daybell’s Rage UNLEASHED in Fiery Response to Prosecutors! 22.05.2025

Lori Vallow Daybell is not staying quiet. In a fiery new legal filing, the so-called "Doomsday Mom" lashes out at the state, after the state responded to her claims accusing prosecutors of misconduct and demanding a new trial. Lauren is here to break down her angry, defiant language, and try to make sense of a document written in Lori-lese. Oh, and Hidden True Crime is mentioned... About Hidden Tr...

Sheriff STRIKES BACK! Lori Vallow Daybell's Stun Belt Request DENIED (again)! 20.05.2025

In this episode of Lori Vallow vs. The Stun Belt, we hear the sheriff's offices response to Lori's claim that they recommended she NOT wear the stun belt in court. Buckle up — no electricity required. Patreon bonus episode: https://tinyurl.com/36ynp56u Brandon Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLc7I2gyWtQ2L4_aCtEOlvmFBxegNf56&si=C7anD6LESd2EqUDB “Don’t Flatter Yourself” and “Nonchalant...

What This Pastor Did Will Haunt You | Psychologist Reacts to Jeffrey Zizz 19.05.2025

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Jeffrey Zizz, a convicted child molester and former pastor, who stands accused of the brutal murder of 82-year-old Marcia Norman in Olympia, Washington. Zizz, who had been hired as Norman's handyman, allegedly bound her, tortured her with a nail gun, and buried her remains beneath a shed he constructed. We explore the disturbing details of his pa...

KNIFE in evidence—Now Cops are talking! EXPLOSIVE Idaho Murders Updates in pretrial hearing 16.05.2025

A major development in court today in the case against Bryan Kohberger. After being in the courtroom today, Lauren is here to break it all down beginning to end. 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 th...

Lori LOSES It In Pre-Trial Hearing, Judge Snaps Back | Lori Vallow Daybell 15.05.2025

Another pre-trial hearing is in the books for Lori and WOW... IT. WAS. WILD! Lauren is here with a full recap to tell you everything you need to know! 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 in...

Pastor Turned Sex Offender Tortures Grandmother with a Nail Gun | The HORRIFYING Case of Jeffrey Zizz 14.05.2025

In April of 2025, Marcia Norman was reported as missing. What would come next is something no one expected... Join Lauren as she breaks the story down in preparation for Criminal Psychologist Dr. John Matthias, to give his analysis on the next episode. 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...

The State SLAMS Lori Vallow Daybell's Retrial Motion in Legal Smackdown 08.05.2025

The fight isn’t over. Lori Vallow Daybell wants a retrial—but prosecutors just hit back hard. In this episode, we dive into their fiery response, the high-stakes arguments, and what it all 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 Lauren Matthias,...

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