120 episodes

Hidden: A True Crime Podcast, explores the hidden motives behind unimaginable crimes, while examining our deepest fears along the way. Join us on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human mind and the unconscious motivations that drive human behaviors, both good and bad, in order to understand the world and ourselves.

Pull up a chair at our dinner table as the dynamic husband and wife duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes. What are they hiding? What are they hiding from? What remains hidden?

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    • 4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

Hidden: A True Crime Podcast, explores the hidden motives behind unimaginable crimes, while examining our deepest fears along the way. Join us on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human mind and the unconscious motivations that drive human behaviors, both good and bad, in order to understand the world and ourselves.

Pull up a chair at our dinner table as the dynamic husband and wife duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes. What are they hiding? What are they hiding from? What remains hidden?

    CHAD DAYBELL TRIAL: Zulema DESTROYS The Defense & More Proof Chad Ran His Family Like A Cult

    CHAD DAYBELL TRIAL: Zulema DESTROYS The Defense & More Proof Chad Ran His Family Like A Cult

    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. Garth Warren, the medical examiner who conducted the autopsies for JJ and Tylee. Additionally, several of Tammy's coworkers testified... and Chad Daybell was not happy.
    This episode is a compilation of trial recaps posted on YouTube each day during lunch breaks. I was outside the Ada County Courthouse, so the audio isn’t perfect, but you can hear everything being said. 
    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 YouTube and summarizing each day and week right here on Hidden: A True Crime Podcast.
    Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade, and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. Lauren and her husband John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season: 'Beyond the Veil' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders and prophet.
    A podcast that started at their dinner table has now become the dynamic husband-and-wife duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, delving into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week.
    Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime


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    • 41 min
    CHAD DAYBELL TRIAL: Interview with Julie Jackson, a once "follower" of Julie Rowe

    CHAD DAYBELL TRIAL: Interview with Julie Jackson, a once "follower" of Julie Rowe

    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 Daybell.
    For Julie Jackson, Rowe is a cult leader. Julie Jackson reached out to to podcast host Lauren Matthias during Chad's trial and is ready to share her story.
    Join Hidden True Crime for an exclusive journey through Chad Daybell's trial, from its inception to its conclusion. Host Lauren Matthias, a seasoned courtroom observer, provides daily updates via lunch lives on YouTube and comprehensive summaries right here on Hidden: A True Crime Podcast.
    Lauren Matthias, a former television reporter with a decade of experience, and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a respected criminal psychologist, bring their expertise to Hidden True Crime. They have closely followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. In 2020, they launched their first season: 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological exploration of the doomsday murders and self-proclaimed prophet.
    A podcast that started at their dinner table has now become the dynamic husband-and-wife duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, delving into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week.
    Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime


    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Ro Body: ro.co/HIDDEN
    * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/
    * Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code HIDDENTRUECRIME at checkout.
    * Go to badlandsfood.com/HIDDENTRUECRIME to learn how you can see incredible changes in your dog’s health!
    * Visit armoire.style/HIDDENTRUECRIME to get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!


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    • 1 hr 45 min
    CHAD DAYBELL TRIAL: Heather Daybell takes Lauren to Chad's 'tent city'

    CHAD DAYBELL TRIAL: Heather Daybell takes Lauren to Chad's 'tent city'

    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 happened when Julie Rowe and Chad Daybell had a vision of tent city.
    Join Hidden True Crime for an exclusive journey through Chad Daybell's trial, from its inception to its conclusion. Host Lauren Matthias, a seasoned courtroom observer, provides daily updates via lunch lives on YouTube and comprehensive summaries right here on Hidden: A True Crime Podcast.
    Lauren Matthias, a former television reporter with a decade of experience, and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a respected criminal psychologist, bring their expertise to Hidden True Crime. They have closely followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. In 2020, they launched their first season: 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological exploration of the doomsday murders and self-proclaimed prophet.
    A podcast that started at their dinner table has now become the dynamic husband-and-wife duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, delving into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week.
    Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime


    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Ro Body: ro.co/HIDDEN
    * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/
    * Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code HIDDENTRUECRIME at checkout.
    * Go to badlandsfood.com/HIDDENTRUECRIME to learn how you can see incredible changes in your dog’s health!
    * Visit armoire.style/HIDDENTRUECRIME to get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hidden-a-true-crime-podcast1836/donations

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    • 15 min
    CHAD DAYBELL TRIAL: Explosive Testimony Buries Chad

    CHAD DAYBELL TRIAL: Explosive Testimony Buries Chad

    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 Daybell's Trial.
    Join Hidden True Crime for an exclusive journey through Chad Daybell's trial, from its inception to its conclusion. Host Lauren Matthias, a seasoned courtroom observer, provides daily updates via lunch lives on YouTube and comprehensive summaries right here on Hidden: A True Crime Podcast.
    Lauren Matthias, a former television reporter with a decade of experience, and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a respected criminal psychologist, bring their expertise to Hidden True Crime. They have closely followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. In 2020, they launched their first season: 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological exploration of the doomsday murders and self-proclaimed prophet.
    A podcast that started at their dinner table has now become the dynamic husband-and-wife duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, delving into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week.
    Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime


    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Ro Body: ro.co/HIDDEN
    * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/
    * Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code HIDDENTRUECRIME at checkout.
    * Go to badlandsfood.com/HIDDENTRUECRIME to learn how you can see incredible changes in your dog’s health!
    * Visit armoire.style/HIDDENTRUECRIME to get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!


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    • 38 min
    CHAD DAYBELL TRIAL: Tammy Didn’t Rate People Light or Dark

    CHAD DAYBELL TRIAL: Tammy Didn’t Rate People Light or Dark

    This episode is a compilation of trial recaps posted on YouTube each day during lunch breaks from day 10 to day 13. We heard from multiple law enforcement agencies, Chad cried in court, John Prior shamed Tammy Daybell’s body, and so much more. I was outside the Ada County Courthouse, so the audio isn’t perfect, but you can hear everything being said. 
    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 YouTube and summarizing each day and week right here on Hidden: A True Crime Podcast.
    Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade, and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. Lauren and her husband John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season: 'Beyond the Veil' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders and prophet.
    A podcast that started at their dinner table has now become the dynamic husband-and-wife duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, delving into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week.
    Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime


    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Ro Body: ro.co/HIDDEN
    * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/
    * Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code HIDDENTRUECRIME at checkout.
    * Go to badlandsfood.com/HIDDENTRUECRIME to learn how you can see incredible changes in your dog’s health!
    * Visit armoire.style/HIDDENTRUECRIME to get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!


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    • 1 hr 7 min
    CHAD DAYBELL TRIAL: Collaboration with Mormon Stories and Hidden True Crime - Chad Daybell's religious beliefs

    CHAD DAYBELL TRIAL: Collaboration with Mormon Stories and Hidden True Crime - Chad Daybell's religious beliefs

    A HIDDEN TRUE CRIME COLLABORATION WITH MORMON STORIES PODCAST with Host John Dehlin and Lauren Matthias, as well as Lori Vallow's cousin Megan Conner with Midlife Revolution
    Join Hidden True Crime as we follow Chad Daybell's trial beginning to end. Host Lauren Matthias is in the courtroom every day, doing lunch lives on YouTube and summarizing each day and week right here on Hidden: A True Crime Podcast.
    LAUREN MATTHIAS was a television reporter for a decade, and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. Lauren and her husband John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season: 'Beyond the Veil' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders and prophet.
     A podcast that started at their dinner table has now turned into the dynamic husband and wife duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, delving into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week.
    Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming at Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime


    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out Ro Body: ro.co/HIDDEN
    * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/
    * Get 15% off your order at happymammoth.com with code HIDDENTRUECRIME at checkout.
    * Go to badlandsfood.com/HIDDENTRUECRIME to learn how you can see incredible changes in your dog’s health!
    * Visit armoire.style/HIDDENTRUECRIME to get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again—try Armoire today!


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hidden-a-true-crime-podcast1836/donations

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    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    • 3 hr 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
1.5K Ratings

1.5K Ratings

Calculated Carly ,

The Borderline Experience

This podcast has gifted me greater insight into my own experience with Borderline Personality Disorder. As someone who now considers themselves to be “in recovery” from BPD, I work as a “peer” at the state psych hospital. I work with an extremely vulnerable population, many of whom have been diagnosed with this disorder, but who have never considered, nor been treated as though, recovery is an option. It was incredibly heart warming to hear Dr John Matthias speak of his experience helping someone learn to regain control of their life; ie. recover from BPD. It made me realize how lucky I am to have overcome, and that I now have the privilege to share my story with those who are still suffering; that I get to be an example of what’s possible. It’s exceedingly rare to for the topic of recovery from BPD to be discussed, let alone offering proof that it can be done. Across the entire hospital, I have garnered respect for being the person who can get through to, and make progress with, this wildly misunderstood population.
I cite my insatiable quest for knowledge and understanding as the main reason I am who I am today, able to help others. The in-depth discussions about BPD in this podcast have given me a treasure trove of valuable insight which I then share with others. This podcast has allowed me to be more effective at inspiring those who otherwise feel helpless. I cannot thank John & Lauren enough for providing this transformative content in a concise, easily digestible format. You are positively impacting more lives than you can imagine.

Groveorange ,

Smart, insightful, well researched and so addicting!

Found you guys through Annie Elise Serialously. Love what you’re doing and the different perspectives you each bring to the cases! I can’t stop listening! Also love when you collab w Annie!
Oh, how’s I love to hear your coverage of the trump hush money case.
Or The Maya Kowalski case?

L181818 ,

The best

Such a great podcast, especially with the coverage of the Chad Daybell trial. One of my very favorite podcasts to listen to.

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