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 transcribedWarning: This episode discusses topics related to suicide and self-harm. Please listen with caution. Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a d...
Warning: This episode discusses topics related to sexual violence. Please listen with caution. Case Background: Madeline Soto was a 13-year-old girl...
Join Hidden True Crime as we follow Chad Daybell's trial from beginning to end. Host Lauren Matthias is in the courtroom daily, doing lunch lives on Y...
Dr. John answers all of your burning questions surrounding Chad Daybell, this case, the verdict, and the aftermath. Join Hidden True Crime as we follo...
Join Hidden True Crime as we follow Chad Daybell's trial from beginning to end. Host Lauren Matthias is in the courtroom daily, doing lunch lives on Y...
Victim Impact Statements were read for the jury before they headed to deliberate on whether or not Chad Daybell would be sentenced to death or given l...
Closing arguments are finally wrapped in the Chad Daybell Trial. In this episode, Dr. John analyzes the closing arguments for the prosecution and defe...
Listen to Chad Daybell's attorney John Prior delivered his closing arguments on May 29th, 2024 during Chad's trial; followed by rebuttal by State pros...
Listen to The State's closing arguments led by Idaho Prosecutor Lindsay Blake. Join Hidden True Crime as we follow Chad Daybell's trial from beginning...
Julie Brooks is not only Tammy Daybell's cousin, but she was also close to Tylee, JJ, and Charles. She worked with Lori Vallow in church. She is atten...
Defense calls Pathologist as an expert witness as well as Emma Daybell Murray's husband Joe Murray. Join Hidden True Crime as we follow Chad Daybell's...
Dr. John Breaks Down Prosecution's Rebuttal Part 1 Join Hidden True Crime as we follow Chad Daybell's trial from beginning to end. Host Lauren Matthia...
Emma Daybell Murray testifies. Join Hidden True Crime as we follow Chad Daybell's trial from beginning to end. Host Lauren Matthias is in the courtroo...
On October 19th, 2019, Garth Daybell called 911 to report that Tammy Daybell died in her sleep; at least, that's what he tried to do. Instead, Chad Da...
Criminal Psychologist Dr. John Matthias assesses a never-before-heard jailhouse recording between Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow on June 8th, 2019-- ONE...
Samantha Gwilliam, Tammy Daybell's sister, and her husband, Jason Gwilliam, took the stand. We heard a brand new phone call that Jason recorded betwee...
Zulema Pastenes, Alex Cox's wife at his time of death and a key witness for the prosecution, testified. We also heard gut-wrenching testimony from Dr....
Some consider Julie Rowe a spiritual healer and visionary, and during the Chad Daybell trial many have testified of her beliefs and influences on Chad...
In this never-before seen or heard podcast, Heather Daybell, Chad Daybell's sister-in-law, takes Lauren Matthias to her property and shows Lauren what...
In this episode, we're delving into the powerful testimonies of Kay Woodcock, Sheila Daybell, and Heather Daybell on May 2, 2024, Day 15 of Chad Daybe...
