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
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…
The Devil’s Den Murders: A Family Torn Apart, a Killer Unmasked | Andrew McGann
What really happened in Devil’s Den? A brutal double homicide, a vanishing suspect, and a community haunted by fear. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join th…
Lori Vallow Daybell Speaks from Jail one last time | Psychologist Breaks Down the Lies and …
Lori Vallow spoke on camera just before she was sentenced in Arizona—and journalist Brianna Whitney was the one asking the questions for the third time. What did Lori reveal? What did she dodge? And what didn’t make the final cut? Subscrib…
James Craig's Daughter Gives HEARTBREAKING Statement + A Secret Church Letter Revealed
She called him out in front of the world. One of James Craig’s daughters delivers a searing victim impact statement—while we reveal a secret letter James wrote before the murder and quietly passed to a fellow church member. About Hidden T…
Truth, Lies, & Cyanide: Sugar Baby REVEALS ALL | After the James Craig Verdict
Carrie Hageseth was one of James Craig’s secret sugar babies—but now, she’s telling her story on the record. In this exclusive Hidden True Crime interview, Carrie opens up about the messages, the manipulation, and the moment she realized th…
Inside the James Craig Trial: The Poison Plot Unraveled | Lauren Matthias x Josh Ritter
**This episode was recorded live** Lauren is joined by Josh Ritter from Courtroom Confidential to discuss the latest in the James Craig trial as the jury continues deliberating. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversati…
James Craig Gets DESTROYED in Closing Arguments | Day 11 Recap
After Weeks of Shocking Testimony, It All Comes Down to This. The prosecution says James Craig was a calculating killer. The defense says he was a broken man in a broken marriage. Today, both sides gave their final word—and the jury is now …
James Blames Angie—Then Sits Down With No Defense?! | James Craig Day 10 Recap
James Craig says he didn’t murder his wife—he says she asked him to “finish the job.” That’s what he wrote in a handwritten timeline revealed in court. In today’s episode, we break down the final bombshells before the defense rests its case…
The Woman Lori Vallow Daybell Couldn’t Intimidate | Nancy Jo Hancock Speaks Out
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 do…
"I Mourn With You Too" | Psychologist Reacts to Lori Vallow Daybell's Final Sentencing
**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 st…
Poison Prep Videos EXPOSED?! | James Craig Trial Day 9
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 myste…
‘James Drugged Me’ — Angie’s Chilling Confession To Sister + GPS pings that … | James Craig Day 8
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 becam…
Bryan Kohberger’s Sentencing Behavior | Psychologist Reacts
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 …
Sugar Baby Secrets & Jailhouse Murder Plot EXPOSED | James Craig Day 7 Recap
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: Wh…
Mistress Reveals CHILLING Details While On The Stand | James Craig Day 6 Recap
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 st…
Autopsy and Toxicology Results Reveal SHOCKING Information | James Craig Day 5 Recap
**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 level…
Poison, Lies & Control: Psychologist Breaks Down James Craig’s Chilling Mindset | LIVE
** 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 …
Shocking Texts That Expose The REAL Motive?! | James Craig Trial Day 4
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…
Used His Own Kids For Cover-Up?! EXPLOSIVE Testimony From the Children | James Craig Day 3 Recap
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…
Jailhouse Plot to Frame His Wife EXPOSED - Captain America a Code Word?! | James Craig Day 2 Recap
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 b…
Poison, Affairs, and a Shocking Motive - James Craig Opening Statements Recap | Inside The Courtroom
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 do…
Mormon Dad Poisons Wife w/ Arsenic Protein Shakes | Dentist James Craig UNMASKED | FULL STORY
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 do…
EXCLUSIVE: Family of Slain Dad SLAMS Teen Murder Suspect—Sarah Grace Patrick is GUILTY and …
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 …
Did TikTok Uncover a Killer?! | Sarah Grace and The Brock Family Murders Full Story
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 trut…
What Lori Daybell Reveals Without Realizing—Psychologist Reacts | Nate Eaton Interview
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, a…
Kohberger’s GUILTY Plea Changes EVERYTHING | Full Hearing Recap
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 hap…
Bryan Kohberger's Plea Deal | EVERYTHING You Need To Know
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 victim…
Kouri Richins Hit with Avalanche of New Charges—From Murderer to Full Blown Fraud Queen
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 shocki…
Missing FLDS Kids, & A Chilling Revelation From Warren Jeffs | Legendary Journalist Sounds Alarm
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 strong…
Lori Claims Her Civil Rights Were Violated, & Wants ANOTHER Trial
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—…
Barry Morphew Indicted for MURDER—Tranquilizer BOMBSHELL Revealed!
**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…
A Witness Nobody Saw Coming… and a Trial on the Brink | Bryan Kohberger Updates
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 …
Travis Decker’s Mind EXPOSED—Psychologist Drops Bombshell Analysis
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 w…
Verdict Day Flashbacks: Former Lori Vallow Daybell Juror Says Courtroom Brought Back Trauma
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…
EXCLUSIVE: Juror 5 - The Moment That Changed Everything In The Conviction Of Lori Vallow Daybell
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…
PSYCHOLOGIST REACTS: Lori Vallow Daybell Guilty AGAIN!
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 un…
Prosecution DESTROYS Lori Vallow Daybell And Co-Conspirators During Closing Arguments
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 …
Prosecution DESTROYS Lori Vallow Daybell And Co-Conspirators During Closing Arguments
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 …
Storage Unit Videos Shown, & Deadly DNA | Lori Vallow Daybell Trial Day 4 Recap
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?lis…