Hidden True Crime
Hidden True Crime, explores the hidden motives behind unimaginable crimes, while examining our deepest fears along the way. Join us on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human mind and the unconscious motivations that drive human behaviors, both good and bad, in order to understand the world and ourselves. Pull up a chair at our dinner table as the dynamic husband and wife duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes. What are they hiding? What are they hiding from? What remains hidden?
Episodes
From Cheerleader to Murderer - Inside the Mind of Laken Snelling | Psychologist Reacts
In this episode, Dr. John explores not only the case of Laken Snelling, but the topic of neonaticide as a whole. What is the psychology behind pregnant women who give birth and murder? Are there red flags we could be picking up on? Sponsor…
Arizona’s Own Bryan Kohberger? Mount Ord Camping Trip Ends in Brutal Murders | Who is Thomas Brown?
What began as a carefree camping trip for two Arizona teens ended in a crime scene deep in the mountains. When their bodies were found in the brush, investigators uncovered a trail that led to an unexpected suspect — a veteran with a chilli…
95-Year-Old Woman CHARGED With Murder—Used Wheelchair as Weapon & Hid Evidence | PSYCHOLOGIST REACTS
A 95-year-old woman in New York has been charged with the murder of her 89-year-old roommate at her nursing home. Dr. John Matthias is here with some thoughts regarding this case and what the drive is for female killers. Sponsors: Simpli…
Shooter’s Family Gets MORE $$ Than Victims? | Grand Blanc LDS Church Shooting Updates
New details are emerging in the Grand Blanc LDS church shooting—and they’re both heartbreaking and haunting. We break down what we’ve learned about the victims, the survivors fighting to recover, and the man investigators say carried out th…
Kouri Richins BOMBSHELL - Star Witness RECANTS | Could She Walk Free?!
The “grief book mom” case just took a dramatic turn. A key witness has backtracked, prosecutors are accused of withholding evidence, and Kouri Richins’ attorneys say this changes everything. SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at…
New Videos SHATTER Timeline + Death Certificate Details | Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case Explodes
Fifteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing in April 2024—yet new video evidence shows her alive months later, fiery and present at her family’s home. One year to the day after that footage, her decomposed body was found i…
Did Hostility Toward the LDS Faith Motivate the Michigan Shooting? | Who was Thomas Jacob Sanford?
On Sunday morning, a quiet Michigan chapel became the scene of horror. A man crashed his truck into an LDS church, opened fire with an assault-style rifle, and set the building ablaze—leaving multiple worshippers dead and others wounded. No…
Labor selfies, DARK Secrets, & What Police Reveal About Baby Found in Closet | Laken Snelling
New court filings and police affidavits are shedding light on the disturbing details behind the case of Laken Snelling, the 21-year-old University of Kentucky student accused after a newborn was found dead in her apartment closet. From her …
FedEx Christmas Delivery Turns Into a Nightmare: Athena Strand Full Story
A safe yard. A beloved first-grader. A routine delivery. In November 2022, 7-year-old Athena Strand vanished from her family’s rural Texas property—sparking a frantic search that led investigators to a contracted FedEx driver and a confessi…
The HAUNTING Broad Daylight Disappearance of Joseph Aranda | A Family's Fight for Answers
Joseph Aranda has been missing since July and his family is desperate for answers... Today, they speak to Hidden True Crime in hopes that with more eyes and ears on the case, they may be able to bring him home. Lumi: Lumi Gummies are ava…
The Dark Secrets Behind Teen Found Dead in Celebrity's Trunk | d4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez
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 …
Cameras, Courtrooms & CrimeCon | A Conversation With Susan Hendricks
Susan Hendricks joins Lauren for a post CrimeCon Recap talking about all of the CrimeCon adventures, plus more about both Lauren and Susan's careers, their most memorable interviews and more! Sponsors: Jones Road Beauty: Use code HIDDEN a…
Inside Chad Daybell’s Mind | Prison Letters Revealed & Lori Vallow Connection Explained
Chad Daybell's Prison Letters are here and Lauren and Dr.John are back together, at their kitchen table where it all began. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. J…
Kentucky Cheerleader Hides Her Baby in Closet | The FULL Story of Laken Snelling
When police discovered a newborn baby hidden in a trash bag in college student Laken Snelling’s closet, the shocking case made national headlines. Once a homecoming queen and pageant winner, Laken is now facing felony charges—while question…
New Evidence, New Hearings, New Searches & Family Secrets | Missing Emmanuel Haro Updates
As the search for baby Emmanuel Haro continues while his parents remain behind bars, new details have continued to come out. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. …
DEATH ROW BOMBSHELL: Chad Daybell's Letters from Death Row Revealed
Chad Daybell is officially speaking out via long, lengthy letters from death row... Lauren has read them all and she is here to give you the breakdown of what is revealed in his first 5 letters. About Hidden True Crime What started as a s…
Kendra Licari Unmasked | The DARK Psychology of Netflix's Unknown Number
**SPOILER ALERT** In this episode, we take a deep dive into the complex psychological portrait of Kendra Licari, the Michigan mother whose anonymous text-based cyberbullying of her own daughter, Lauryn, and Lauryn’s ex-boyfriend, Owen, sho…
Closing Arguments, Verdict & Victim Impact Statements—Full Day 9 Recap | Donna Adelson Trial
Day 9 was the turning point in the Donna Adelson trial. From fiery closing arguments to a stunningly fast verdict, the courtroom saw it all—accusations, rebuttals, and finally, the jury’s decision. We break down how both sides made their ca…
Sequestration Drama, Expert Clash, & Donna Stays Silent | Adelson Trial Day 8 Recap
Day 8 of the Donna Adelson trial brought defense experts who painted Wendi’s divorce as “routine,” not a bitter custody war, and pushed back on claims Donna pulled the strings. But prosecutors fought to keep their narrative intact, highligh…
State’s Case Under Fire?! | Donna Adelson Trial Day 7 Recap
After the prosecution rested on Friday, the defense is up next in the Donna Adelson trial. FULL BACKSTORY- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-true-crime/id1521619380?i=1000670853208 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/epis…
Inside the Mind of Jake & Rebecca Haro - What Really Happened to Emmanuel?! | Psychologist Reacts
Dr. John is here to break down the Baby Emmanuel Haro case and what factors he thinks may have contributed to the alleged murder of Baby Emmanuel Haro. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table b…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Murder, Betrayal, and Poison | Detectives Take Us Inside the James Craig Trial
In this exclusive interview, Detectives Bobbi Jo Olson and Molly Harris tell all about what it was like working on the James Craig case. From the initial call, to the search warrants, to the trial, where they were still receiving tip calls,…
Manipulation, Lies, and a Flight to Vietnam?! - Donna Adelson's Plans Exposed | Trial Day 6 Recap
The state ties its case together—Agent Sanford (day 3 on the stand) maps the arrests, backs up Katherine’s proffer, and spotlights Donna’s “outside your house” text, her planner, and the jailhouse script a handwriting expert says she wrote.…
Code Words, Secret Meetings & a Family in Panic | Donna Adelson Trial Day 5 Recap
Day 5 of the Donna Adelson trial zeroed in on wiretaps, secret meetings, and coded family conversations prosecutors say reveal the murder plot. From the FBI’s “bump” sting to Donna’s own words, the state is tightening its case against Donna…
Undercover Ops & Phone Records EXPOSED! | Donna Adelson Trial Day 4 Recap
Day 4 of the Donna Adelson trial dove deeper into the digital blueprint of murder. Prosecutors showed cell records, GPS logs, and rare landline calls linking Donna, Charlie, and Katherine to the hitmen before and after Dan Markel’s killing.…
Latest Emmanuel Haro Updates + On The Tira's Ahmed Bellozo Joins
Join Lauren and she goes over the latest updates in the Emmanuel Haro case, followed by an interview with boots on the ground reporter, Ahmed Bellozo About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table beca…
Wendi Accused, Donna Exposed.... The Adelson Plot Thickens | Trial Day 3 Recap
Day 3 of the Donna Adelson trial brought explosive testimony. Wendi’s ex-boyfriend, Jeff LaCasse, told jurors she once said the only way she could move to Miami was “if something happened to Dan.” Katherine Magbanua—already serving life—too…
Wendi Adelson Testifies AGAINST Her Mother Donna in Trial | Day 2 Recap
Day 2 in the Donna Adelson trial was a big one... Wendi Adelson, the ex-wife of Dan Markel, and the daughter of Donna took the stand. Followed by Rob Markel, Donna's oldest son. FULL BACKSTORY- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…
Matriarch vs. Daughter?! | Donna Defense Shades Wendi! - Adelson Trial Opening Statements
The trial of Donna Adelson is finally underway. Prosecutors say the 75-year-old matriarch helped orchestrate the murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel, her former son-in-law, in a bitter custody battle. In opening statements, the state pai…
The TRUTH Comes Out: Parents Charged in Baby Emmanuel Haro's Death in Dramatic Raid
Jake and Rebecca Haro have officially been charged in the death of their 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, who was reported missing on August 14th, 2025. Hidden True Crime is here with all of the details you need to know. About Hidden True Crime…
Baby Emmanuel Case EXPLODES: Dumpster Evidence, Surveillance Footage & Shocking Past Revealed?!
The search for baby Emmanuel has taken a shocking turn. From baby clothes allegedly pulled from a dumpster to potential surveillance footage that may unravel Rebecca Haro’s story, the latest updates could change everything. And with Jake Ha…
Monster Mom and Step Dad Indicted After 10-Year-Old Found in Plastic Tote | Jayden Spicer Updates
A missing child. A shallow grave. And now—murder charges. Ten-year-old Jayden Spicer’s case has taken a shocking turn as both his mother and stepfather are indicted. What really happened inside that home? MINT MOBILE: This year, skip break…
From Victim to Suspect? MAJOR Updates Cast Doubt on Moms Story in Emmanuel Haro’s Disappearance
As day 5 of the search for the missing 7-month-old baby from Yucaipa, California passes, major updates are being released. Lauren is here to break it all down. What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating…
Kidnapped or Parents at Fault?! | What Happened to Yucaipa Baby Emmanuel Haro?
On August 14, 2025, seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro vanished from a Big 5 parking lot in Yucaipa, California. His mother claims she was attacked while shopping—but investigators quickly found inconsistencies in her story. Now, with no Amber A…
The Mind Behind Stephen Stern’s Final Words | The Psychology Hidden in his Sentencing Speech
Stephen Sterns was recently sentenced for both the abuse and the murder of Madeline Soto after taking a plea deal. Clinical and Forensic Psychologist Dr. John Matthias is here to assess the sentencing statements, the risks of re-offense, an…
Mom Charged After 10 Year Old Found in Shallow Grave — Jayden Spicer Chilling FULL STORY
When 10-year-old Jayden Spicer vanished from his Kentucky home, his family begged for prayers. Days later, his body was found in a shallow grave—and the shocking confession that followed has left a community demanding answers. In this episo…
Kevin Franke SLAMS Jodi Hildebrandt in Newly Filed Lawsuit Claiming Isolation, Manipulation and…
A new lawsuit is pulling back the curtain on Kevin Franke’s life inside Jodi Hildebrandt’s grip. In newly filed court documents, Franke lays out disturbing claims of psychological abuse, manipulation, and control — revealing a darker side t…
EXCLUSIVE: James Craig Jurors Break Their Silence: “I Couldn’t Sleep and…
In this exclusive Hidden True Crime interview, three jurors from the James Craig trial break their silence with Lauren — revealing what convinced them of his guilt, the moments that shocked them most in court, and what it was really like in…
What the Cameras Missed as Victims Faced Bryan Kohberger One Last Time - with Susan Hendricks
Lauren is here with Susan Hendricks, host of Headline Crime, and they dive into all the things, starting with what the cameras didn't show during Bryan Kohberger's sentencing. Subscribe to Susan here: https://www.youtube.com/@HeadlineCrim…
Tennessee Family's Suspected Killer Caught - Austin Drummond Unmasked | EVERYTHING You Need To Know
A 7-month-old girl is found abandoned in a car seat—and within hours, her entire family is discovered brutally murdered in the woods. As the manhunt for Austin Drummond grips Tennessee, we unravel the haunting truth behind one of the most s…