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Kouri Richins
Eric Richins
Melodee Buzzard
Lindsay Clancy
Donna Adelson
Mental Health
Fentanyl
Nick Reiner
Domestic Violence
Murder
Charlie Adelson
Ashlee Buzzard
Spencer Tepe
Monique Tepe
Chad Daybell
Michael Vaughan
FBI
Dan Markell
Filicide
Nancy Guthrie

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 c... more

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After 520 days missing, 17-year-old Kylie Arellano has been FOUND ALIVE—but the horrifying details emerging from a newly filed federal criminal complaint are raising serious questions about what happened during her disappearance. Kylie was just 15 ye... more

*This episode was originally recorded live*

Lori Vallow Daybell is fighting to overturn her Idaho murder convictions—but could a new trial put the death penalty back on the table? Hidden True Crime’s Lauren Matthias breaks down the Idaho Supreme Cou... more

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Arizona mom of two Bella Torres fought off a home intruder in a terrifying attack captured on security camera—but police say her fiancé, Zarian Dyer, allegedly arranged it and wanted to watch through FaceTime. In this episode of Hidden True Crime, La... more

Forensic psychologist Dr. John Matthias joins Lauren Matthias to examine the disturbing questions surrounding Jacob “Jake” Johnson, who pleaded guilty to the aggravated murder of Summer Roney. What can his past relationships reveal about power, contr... more

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Recent Guests

Michelle Tischner
Summer Roney's older sister and guardian
Episode: A Guilty Plea. A Grieving Family. Questions That Won’t Go Away. | Summer Roney
Michael Peggy Desronvil
The lone juror in the Lindsay Clancy case
Private individual
Episode: Could the Holdout Controversy Stop a Second Trial? | Lindsay Clancy
Caleb Flynn
Former worship arts pastor, American Idol contestant
Family Flynn / Living Word Church
Episode: The “American Idol Murder” Trial: The FULL Backstory & Bombshell First Week | Caleb Flynn
Aleigha Botner
Worship team member, Caleb's mistress
CLC church, Florida connection
Episode: The “American Idol Murder” Trial: The FULL Backstory & Bombshell First Week | Caleb Flynn
John Matthias
Forensic psychologist, expert witness
Independent forensic psychologist and professor-type commentator in the episode
Episode: The Experts Couldn’t Agree — Psychologist Dr. John Matthias Breaks Down WHY | Lindsay Clancy Trial
Tim Cruz
Plymouth County District Attorney
Plymouth County District Attorney's Office
Episode: ONE JUROR: Inside the 11–1 Split That Derailed the Lindsay Clancy Trial Into a Mistrial
Nomz Weislein
Former FLDS member and survivor
Trust Me, A False Prophet Netflix documentary subject
Episode: She Escaped Samuel Bateman’s Cult—Then Came a Message From Warren Jeffs | Nomz Tells All
Genova Pulfer
Friend of Lindsay Clancy and podcast guest discussing Lindsay's trial and postpartum experiences
Friend of Lindsay Clancy
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: I had Postpartum Psychosis and Intrusive Thoughts--I was scared | Lindsay Clancy Case
Dr. Jeffrey Saathoff
Psychiatrist with FBI Behavioral Analyst Unit experience
University of Virginia (UVA)
Episode: FBI Psychiatrist Says Lindsay Clancy KNEW What She Was Doing — Defense Fights Back | Days 21 & 22

Hosts

Lauren Matthias
Host and journalist with a focus on investigative reporting and analysis.
Dr. John Matthias
Co-host, forensic psychologist, and expert commentator on psychological evaluation and case analysis.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 3.9k ratings
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    for your excellence

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goodheavenstowth
    United Statesa month ago
  • Clancy Trial

    Regardless of whether you think Lindsay Clancy is guilty or not, she is responsible for those children not being here. None of us will ever truly know what her mental state was when she was dealing with PPD and while factors such as inadequate care contributed to her deteriorating state of mind, someone needs to be held responsible.

    Fingers should be pointed in the direction of the healthcare system and Lindsay’s doctors and not a single juror. If the holdout held a sincere belief that Lindsay ... more

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    1
    a_cecelia99
    United States2 months ago
  • Ugh

    The hosts don’t tell us about the cases, and their analysis-without-context from the jump is not as insightful as they seem to think it is. At least start out with providing details about the case and then move onto the abnormal psychology of the perpetrator. And for god’s sake, write a script. The high rating here shocks me.

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    1
    Ceruleanna
    United States2 months ago
  • Unfollowed/ unsubscribed

    I was an avid follower of HTC dispute their shortcomings. However, their coverage of the Lindsey Clancy trial was so incredibly unprofessional, biased, and anti victim that I unfollowed and unsubscribed about halfway through the trial. If you like really really bad journalism, this is the show for you.

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    1
    Akc2996
    United States2 months ago
  • Unprofessional

    I saw the post you deleted immediately after trial.

    She blamed the 1 juror, alluded it to being a pathetic man on a power trip. Called him a bro-dude. It was very lengthy. I’ll never take you two seriously again. Emotional and bratty mean girl.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nothanks19
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise rigorous, evidence-based analysis and forensic context.
Some critique audio delivery or pacing, noting lip-smacking or pauses can be distracting.
Positive feedback often highlights the show's fairness and depth in covering complex cases.

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#117
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#168
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#175
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lori Vallow Daybell Wants a New Trial. Could She End Up Facing Death?
Q: Given that the case was stayed and he was disqualified, and that the court said, we can revisit this when she is restored to competency, then what harm was there really in disqualifying Mr. Means when the case was stayed?
Craig Durham said the harm was that Lori lost the attorney she had chosen. He disputed that the issue could simply be revisited later, saying the ruling treated the conflict as established and removed Means.
Lori Vallow Daybell Wants a New Trial. Could She End Up Facing Death?
Q: Given that the disqualification of Mr. Means occurred before Ms. Vallow was arraigned on the indictment, and if we agree with you that the disqualification was a structural error that compels us to reverse the conviction and remand for a new trial, does that put death back on the table?
Craig Durham said there were strong arguments that the state could not reinstate the death penalty, including that doing so could be untimely or punish Lori for exercising her right to appeal. He acknowledged that she understood the risk.
A Guilty Plea. A Grieving Family. Questions That Won’t Go Away. | Summer Roney
Q: What does it mean to be a guardian for a vulnerable adult, and how did Summer meet Jake?
Michelle says Summer met Johnson on Tinder and explains that guardianship meant supporting Summer's autonomy and daily needs, not controlling her. She says legal requirements limited her ability to report abuse or obtain a protective order on Summer's behalf.
A Guilty Plea. A Grieving Family. Questions That Won’t Go Away. | Summer Roney
Q: How are you feeling about the plea deal, given that some things in the agreement were difficult for you?
Michelle says life without parole was the outcome she wanted, but she is troubled by dropped charges and by Johnson pleading to strangulation rather than acknowledging the violence described by the family and autopsy evidence.
I Was in Court for Richard Allen’s Appeal- What the Cameras Missed | Delphi Murders
Q: Did the defense achieve admission of evidence about alternative suspects like Brad Holder?
They argued there should be a hearing and allowance for the jury to hear about Holder and related evidence, but the court largely limited or rejected admitting Holder as a direct connection unless a stronger nexus to the crime was shown.

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This program analyzes high-profile criminal cases through a psychological and legal lens, offering detailed courtroom narration, forensic explanations, and expert commentary. Episodes frequently dissect medical, forensic, and psychiatric aspects of cases, explore how mental health intersects with law, and compare real-world trials to broader societal implications. Notable strengths include rigorous analysis from forensic and legal perspectives, plus occasional interviews with practitioners and commentators that add depth to complex narratives. Listeners likely value careful evidence interpretation, due process, and mental health context in high-stakes cases, making it appealing to professionals in law, psychology, and journalism as well as ... more

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7. Nomz Weislein
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