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.
452 episodes transcribedAbout Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Ma...
On this episode, Dr. John and Lauren sit down with the prosecutor of the Delphi Murders case to talk about the case. About Hidden True Crime: What s...
In this episode, John and Lauren sit down with Becky Patty, the grandmother of 14-year-old, Libby German, who was murdered in Delphi, Indiana. About...
After diving in deep to the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Saga, Lauren invited Dave Neal on the pod to discuss everything from the initial filings,...
This episode was recorded in May of 2023, shortly after the "Burn After Reading" letter, written by Roberta Laundrie was released. About Hidden True...
This week, Lauren gives you the latest in the ongoing Lori Daybell saga after a morning in the courtroom on March 18th, 2025. It's the last hearing be...
The remains of 14-Year-Old Emily Pike were recently found in Globe, Arizona. This heartbreaking case is a stark reminder of the need for awareness for...
Keith Morrison didn't just interview Lori Vallow Daybell for the recent Dateline special, but he also interviewed John and Lauren with Hidden True Cri...
This week, Lauren gives you the latest in the ongoing Lori Daybell saga after a morning in the courtroom. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a s...
This episode was recorded right after the confession note written by Brian Laundrie was released. However, we have never shared this on our podcast un...
This episode was recorded on September 21, 2021, but we never shared it until now. Gabby Petito's body was found 2 days before recording this episode....
In this episode, Lauren and Dr. John discuss the new docu-series "Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke." About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matt...
Since the recording of this video, the mother of the infant thrown from the hotel window in Paris has been placed into a psychiatric facility to recei...
About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthias, a former television reporter, and her husband Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden Tru...
This episode was recorded on September 22, 2021, but we never shared it until now. Gabby Petito's body was found three days before recording this epis...
This full analysis of the Moab Utah Police body Cam footage was recorded on September 16th, 2021, while Gabby Petito was still missing. It has never b...
This interview took place on September 17th, 2021, while Gabby Petito was still missing. About Hidden True Crime: Lauren Matthias, a former television...
New revelations in the Shanna Gardner case have come out. Join Lauren as she recaps the updates, followed by Dr. John giving his thoughts on what Shan...
The trial of Megan Boswell for the murder of her daughter, Evelyn Boswell is just wrapping. Join Dr. John and Lauren as they discuss the psychology of...
The trial of Megan Boswell for the murder of her daughter, Evelyn Boswell is just wrapping. Join Lauren as she recaps day 7, and the closing arguments...
