
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 507 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryTrue Crime | |||

Kouri Richins wants her murder conviction thrown out—and now the judge who presided over her trial has stepped aside while another judge decides what happens next. In a sweeping motion for a new trial, Kouri's attorneys accuse the court of judicial b... more
What was it really like to sit just feet away from Samuel Bateman throughout his trial? In this exclusive interview, we speak with a juror who shares what the jury saw, what stood out during testimony, and how they weighed the evidence before reachin... more
*This episode was originally recorded live. There was minimal editing done to it. *
One of Samuel Bateman's wives took the stand in his defense before Bateman delivered his own closing argument directly to the jury in one of the trial's most unusual... more
*This episode was originally recorded live and post verdict. There was minimal editing done to it. *
Samuel Bateman took the stand in his own defense, giving testimony that left many in the courtroom stunned. In this full Day 2 recap, we break down ... more
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What a great podcast
love the pod. love lauren and dr. johm but sometimes i wosh john would get to the point quicker and spit it out. he goes over and over the same piint.
As an avid true crime podcast consumer, I truly appreciate your style & delivery. Thank you for it! You’ve earned a new follower.
I find this a thoughtful podcast. Excellent story-telling and analysis on each case/topic they cover. Love Lauren and Dr John.
Just reading to the listeners about a case doesn’t make it a good podcast. What’s compelling about that?!? Snoooooze!
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This show leans into the psychology and sociology behind high-profile crimes, blending forensic expertise with investigative storytelling. Episodes routinely unpack how perpetrators frame their actions, the narrative tricks used in court and media, and the broader human factors—trauma, development, and environment—that shape criminal behavior. A distinctive strength is the duo's combination of clinical insight and journalistic rigor, which often yields nuanced context around cases, victim impact, and legal outcomes. A recurring value for listeners is careful, evidence-driven discussion that asks tough questions about motive, culpability, and justice, while staying mindful of ethical boundaries in handling sensitive stories.
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Hidden True Crime launched 6 years ago and published 507 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Hidden True Crime include:
1. Benjamin Schneider
2. Alan Jackson
3. Tiana Broadnax
4. Kouri Richins
5. Jolie Brands
6. John Edens
7. Aaron Specht
8. Dr. Jeffrey David Lewin
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