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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, informational, and commentary purposes only. Content is based on publicly available information, professional experience, and personal opinion. Nothing presented constitutes psychological, medical, or legal advice, or a formal diagnosis. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Latest episodes

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A Guilty Plea. A Grieving Family. Questions That Won’t Go Away. | Summer Roney

Summer Roney’s family speaks out after Jake Johnson’s guilty plea to aggravated murder and an agreement calling for life in prison without parole. In this emotional inter

Oct 25
57 min

A Dream Vacation, a $12,000 Debt, and Two Murders at Great Wolf Lodge | Harrison Family Murders

A dream family vacation at Great Wolf Lodge ended with a father and his 3-year-old son dead—and a mother facing two counts of criminal homicide. Lauren Matthias of Hidden

Oct 23
54 min

She Exposed Her Ex on Peoples Court...Hours Later, She Vanished | Michelle Parker

On November 17, 2011, Michelle Parker appeared on The People's Court alongside her ex-fiancé, Dale Smith, exposing their troubled relationship, allegations of infidelity,

Oct 18
1 h 39 min

Surrogacy Scandal HORROR: The Dark Psychology Behind the Mansion Full of Secrets & 21 Children

Why would a wealthy couple spend millions of dollars bringing 21 children into the world through surrogacy, only to face horrifying allegations inside their $3.2 million

Oct 17
1 h 31 min

21 Babies, a $3 Million Mansion & the Secret Nobody Was Supposed to See | Surrogacy House of Horrors

Twenty-one children. A $3.2 million mansion. And surrogates who say the family they helped create was nothing like the one they were promised. In this episode of Hidden

Oct 10
56 min

A Friend Request. A Missing 7-Year-Old. What Every Parent Needs to Know

A Facebook friend request. A mother who blocked him. A 7-year-old who never made it home from her school bus. Hidden True Crime’s Lauren Matthias examines the Joseph Andr

Oct 10
1 h 00 min

Could the Holdout Controversy Stop a Second Trial? | Lindsay Clancy

The Lindsay Clancy case is far from over after a mistrial and an 11–1 jury split. Hidden True Crime’s Lauren Matthias breaks down the post-trial hearing, Judge Sullivan’s

Oct 4
1 h 34 min

Caleb Flynn Is GUILTY—But These Questions Won’t Go Away

Why did Caleb Flynn’s defense point the finger at his mistress—and where is the missing gun? Hidden True Crime breaks down the final courtroom showdown in the Caleb Flynn

Oct 3
1 h 28 min

The “American Idol Murder” Trial: The FULL Backstory & Bombshell First Week | Caleb Flynn

The murder trial of Caleb Flynn is underway in Ohio, seven months after his wife, Ashley Flynn, was found shot to death in their home while their two young daughters slep

Sep 27
4 h 27 min

I Was in Court for Richard Allen’s Appeal- What the Cameras Missed | Delphi Murders

Richard Allen is appealing his convictions for the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German, and Hidden True Crime was inside the courtroom as the Indiana Court of Appea

Sep 24
1 h 53 min

The Holdout Juror SPEAKS — And The Defense’s fight to Stop a Retrial for Lindsay Clancy

Lauren Matthias of Hidden True Crime breaks down the stunning aftermath of the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, including what jurors say happened during the contentious 11–1 del

Sep 19
1 h 24 min

Her Final Messages Were About Lindsay Clancy—Hours Later, Her Son Was Dead | Corie Walsh Full Story

Lauren Matthias examines the disturbing Corie Walsh case after the Illinois mother was accused of murdering her 2-year-old son, Barrett “Bear” Walsh—just hours after repo

Sep 16
39 min

A Family Vacation, a Missing Tracker & Two Parents Arrested | Saylor Hayes Full Backstory

On Hidden True Crime, investigative journalist Lauren Matthias takes you inside the heartbreaking case of five-year-old Saylor Hayes, who disappeared during a family vaca

Sep 8
44 min

The Experts Couldn’t Agree — Psychologist Dr. John Matthias Breaks Down WHY | Lindsay Clancy Trial

The Lindsay Clancy trial ended in a mistrial, but one of the biggest questions remains: how could the psychologists and psychiatrists who evaluated Lindsay Clancy reach s

Sep 6
1 h 22 min

ONE JUROR: Inside the 11–1 Split That Derailed the Lindsay Clancy Trial Into a Mistrial

The Lindsay Clancy trial has ended in a mistrial after seven days of deliberations—and Lauren Matthias breaks down the explosive 11–1 jury split, the holdout juror accuse

Sep 5
1 h 45 min

She Escaped Samuel Bateman’s Cult—Then Came a Message From Warren Jeffs | Nomz Tells All

In this exclusive interview, Lauren sits down with Nomz from the documentary Trust Me: A False Prophet to discuss growing up in the FLDS, being recruited into Samuel Bate

Sep 4
1 h 33 min

Lindsay Clancy’s Defense Comes Out Swinging—Prosecution Fires Back | Closing Arguments

Lindsay Clancy’s fate goes to the jury—and Lauren Matthias breaks down the sharply conflicting closing arguments on Hidden True Crime. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington a

Aug 28
1 h 34 min

EXCLUSIVE: I had Postpartum Psychosis and Intrusive Thoughts--I was scared | Lindsay Clancy Case

In this exclusive interview, Lauren Matthias sits down with a mother who experienced terrifying intrusive thoughts and postpartum psychosis—and lived through symptoms str

Aug 28
34 min

FBI Psychiatrist Says Lindsay Clancy KNEW What She Was Doing — Defense Fights Back | Days 21 & 22

Lauren Matthias breaks down Days 21 and 22 of the Lindsay Clancy trial as the Commonwealth’s rebuttal case comes to a close with critical testimony from its final experts

Aug 27
3 h 09 min

Judge REPRIMANDS Prosecution After Lindsay Clancy “Mortal Sin” Testimony — Mistrial Denied | Day 19

The Lindsay Clancy trial took a dramatic turn on Day 19 as the prosecution continued its rebuttal case. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington finished his contentious cross-e

Aug 25
2 h 05 min

Chart trend

Position in the True Crime chart (US), last 90 days.

#35
all-time peak
26
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Hidden True Crime ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 26, 2026).

#140 — True Crime US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

In a world where critical thinking and other elements of intellectual curiosity are being met with destain, Psychologist Dr. John Matthias and his wife journalist Lauren Matthias are a beacon of light. Their combined skill set of criminal/forensic psychology and ethical investigative journalism is unique and essential to further our understanding of criminal behavior. Without that understanding, effective prevention is impossible. While they are part of the true crime community, their podcast is on a whole other level. Their mutual love and respect is evident in a wonderful communication style that enhances the listener’s experience.

Lizzie hizzie · Dec 2024

One of the most insightful, thoughtful, interesting and entertaining pod casts I have ever seen. If you are a true crime fan, you need to add this show to your roster! Bravo!

SydneyRoo223323 · Dec 2024

You can tell that the host(s) really do their research, and that makes this podcast thorough and informative. I got into this podcast because I wanted to know more about the Delphi case, and I’m glad I did. One minor complaint—and I’m not sure if it’s just because the host was live and reading her notes, but during the live stream episodes she smacks her lips/makes a sound with her mouth after almost every sentence that makes me crazy. I have to listen to the episodes on a low volume because I’m very interested in the information, but it triggers my misophonia. Just want to put that out there in case anyone else suffers from this because if I weren’t so into the case, I would stop listening. The regular episodes don’t seem to have this problem, so it’s likely a nervous tick or something, but it’s maddening.

kimalva124 · Dec 2024

Many of the reviews that accuse this podcast of being bias are coming from their own bias opinions, which is ironic. What I’ve heard in all the coverage of the delphi case is observe and report. I started listening to this podcast with the coverage of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell- great series!! Thank you for all your hard work, commitment to the truth, being the voice for victims, and sharing your opinions while also giving both sides. My fav episodes are when Dr. John gives his psychological assessments!

recovered_Stephanie · Nov 2024

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