Hidden True Crime

Lindsay Soeaks & Forensic experts, & blood stain analysis took center stage in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial as jurors heard critical testimony about blood evidence, toxicology, DNA, prescription medications, and the crime scene investigation. Reporting inside the courtroom, Lauren Matthias breaks down testimony from trauma surgeons, Massachusetts State Police investigators, crime scene analysts...

Bryan Kohberger is trying to take back his guilty plea in the University of Idaho murders, claiming he was coerced into confessing and is actually innocent. Lauren Matthias breaks down Kohberger's newly filed post-conviction petition, his first public interview since pleading guilty, the handwritten affidavit, and what legal experts believe his chances are of ever getting a new trial. We also exam...

Day 5 of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial delivered some of the most emotional and closely watched testimony yet. Reporting inside the courtroom, Lauren Matthias takes you through the powerful testimony from psychiatrists, emergency physicians, ICU nurses, investigators, and Massachusetts State Police as the jury heard evidence surrounding Lindsay Clancy's mental state, medical treatment, and the i...

George Parnham, the attorney who defended Andrea Yates, joins Lauren Matthias at Hidden True Crime for an exclusive interview to discuss the Lindsay Clancy trial after following the case closely. Parnham shares his perspective on postpartum psychosis, criminal responsibility, the similarities and differences between the Yates and Clancy cases, and what he believes the evidence reveals. Whether you...

Day 4 of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial brought the jury back inside the courtroom after a morning site visit to the Clancy home. I was there for every moment as jurors heard testimony from the first detective to see Lindsay at the hospital, officers who guarded her for more than 16 hours after her arrest, emergency physicians who desperately tried to save Dawson and Callan, and hospital staff wh...

Day 3 of the Lindsay Clancy trial- Lauren Matthias was inside the courtroom as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs took the stand, each describing the chaotic moments they arrived at the Clancy home and the desperate efforts to save Lindsay and her three children. We also saw the prosecution continue building its case witness by witness, while the defense challenged key details sur...

Official audio for day 2! So sorry if you caught the audio mixup! I was inside the courtroom today while Patrick Clancy's 911 call was played for the jury. Tonight I will recap everything that I experienced... From what I heard, to how jurors reacted, and what I saw and heard Lindsay Clancy do as that call was played. Plus we will break down every other moment in court today- from the crime scene...

The Lindsay Clancy trial is officially underway, and I was inside the courtroom for every moment of Day 1. From explosive opening statements to Patrick Clancy's highly anticipated testimony, I'll take you beyond the headlines and inside the courtroom to break down what the jury saw, what stood out, and what it could mean as this closely watched trial unfolds. About Hidden True Crime What started a...

The Lindsay Clancy trial is officially underway, and before a single witness has testified, the courtroom is already erupting with high-stakes clashes over evidence, expert witnesses, the haunting 911 call, autopsy photos, and the defense's postpartum psychosis strategy. In this episode, we break down everything that happened during the first week of trial—from explosive exchanges between prosecut...

Have you ever wondered what traits make up a criminal? Oftentimes our minds go straight to words like "evil", "psychopath", or "insane"... But the answer isn't that simple. In this episode, Dr. John Matthias explores five psychological traits that often appear in criminal offenders—and why understanding them can help us make sense of some of the most disturbing crimes. Drawing from decades of clin...

A mother. Three children. One of the most heartbreaking criminal cases in America. As jury selection begins in the Lindsay Clancy trial, Hidden True Crime takes an in-depth look at everything that happened before the deaths of Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy. Beyond the headlines, we examine Lindsay Clancy's months-long mental health decline through medical records, psychiatric evaluations, medica...

An 18-year-old football player leaves for a Fourth of July trip with friends... but never comes home. Two days later, Nolan Wells is found dead on a remote Mississippi barrier island, and what should have been a straightforward investigation quickly becomes a mystery filled with conflicting timelines, unanswered questions, and growing public scrutiny. In this episode, Lauren Matthias breaks down e...

Mark Geragos joins Lauren Matthias to discuss representing Scott Peterson & the all new Two-Part Documentary “Scott Peterson: The New Evidence” premiering July 16th and 17th on A&E. Mark takes Lauren inside the case- from the evidence he thinks would have changed the whole case, to where things stand now, this interview is a deep dive just ahead of the new documentary's release. Sponsor Mint Mobil...

A frantic 911 call. A missing 4-year-old girl. Hundreds of law enforcement officers searching thousands of acres. Then, in a devastating twist, investigators say the entire story was a lie. In this episode, Lauren Matthias breaks down the shocking case of Javeayah Harris, including the 911 call, family interviews, court documents, arrest warrants, confessions, and the disturbing evidence that led...

Sixteen children were allegedly hidden from the outside world for years inside a tiny Ohio home investigators say was filled with human waste, garbage, insects, and conditions they described as "third world." Authorities say some of the children couldn't communicate, one was fighting for their life, and neighbors had no idea they were there. But the deeper this investigation goes, the more disturb...

A healthy 7-year-old boy somehow grew to 255 pounds, became bedridden, covered in infected bedsores, and died before anyone intervened. Now, his parents face second-degree murder, torture, and ch*ld ab*se charges. In this episode, Lauren Matthias examines the heartbreaking death of Casper O'Brien, the police investigation, medical records, 911 call, and newly released court documents to uncover ho...

Kouri Richins wants her murder conviction thrown out—and now the judge who presided over her trial has stepped aside while another judge decides what happens next. In a sweeping motion for a new trial, Kouri's attorneys accuse the court of judicial bias, claim prosecutors violated pretrial rulings, and argue the jury was unfairly influenced from start to finish. Today, we're breaking down every ma...

What was it really like to sit just feet away from Samuel Bateman throughout his trial? In this exclusive interview, we speak with a juror who shares what the jury saw, what stood out during testimony, and how they weighed the evidence before reaching a verdict. From Bateman representing himself in court to the emotional testimony from witnesses and victims, we go behind the scenes of one of the m...

*This episode was originally recorded live. There was minimal editing done to it. * One of Samuel Bateman's wives took the stand in his defense before Bateman delivered his own closing argument directly to the jury in one of the trial's most unusual moments. In this full Day 3 recap, we break down her testimony, Bateman's final attempt to persuade the jury, the prosecution's response, and the key...

*This episode was originally recorded live and post verdict. There was minimal editing done to it. * Samuel Bateman took the stand in his own defense, giving testimony that left many in the courtroom stunned. In this full Day 2 recap, we break down Bateman's claims, the prosecution's cross-examination, and key moments the jury heard. Sponsor: Goodr-Head to https://goodr.com/HIDDEN to claim $10 off...

***This episode was recorded live and minimally edited.** The trial of Samuel Bateman is officially underway—and Day 1 was explosive. In this full courtroom recap, we break down Bateman's shocking opening statement as he tells jurors he's "kind and gentle" and would never harm a child, despite the allegations against him. We also cover emotional testimony from the three child survivors found insid...

How did a missing LEGO collection worth up to $200,000 spiral into lawsuits, arrests, police corruption allegations, and a nationwide internet firestorm? In this complete investigation, Lauren Matthias breaks down the viral Reckless Ben vs. Bricks & Minifigs saga from beginning to end—covering Bryan Mansell’s missing Star Wars LEGO collection, the role of Bricks & Minifigs, shocking bodycam footag...

BREAKING: Joseph Duggar has been denied unsupervised access to his children—and the reason why may be even more significant than the ruling itself. In a brief but revealing Florida hearing, the judge repeatedly referenced ongoing Arkansas criminal proceedings, child welfare investigations, and active supervision plans involving Joseph and Kendra Duggar's family. What started as a request for unsup...

Taylor Parker spent months convincing everyone around her that she was pregnant. The lie would end in one of the most shocking and disturbing crimes in recent history. In this episode, forensic psychologist Dr. John Matthias reacts to Netflix's 'Maternal Instinct', breaking down Taylor Parker's psychology, reported diagnoses, compulsive deception, and the motivations that may have led to the murde...

A missing mother sends one final message: "If I don't get away from here, I know it will be bad."* Days later, she's gone. Investigators say Angela Whitaker moved hundreds of miles for a job opportunity and a fresh start. Instead, they allege she became trapped in a nightmare that ended on a remote mountainside. An ex-fiancée comes forward with explosive claims. A secret trip into the woods. Concr...