A 95-year-old woman in New York has been charged with the murder of her 89-year-old roommate at her nursing home. Dr. John Matthias is here with some thoughts regarding this case and what the drive is for female killers. Sponsors: Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to:  http://littlespoon.com/htc and enter our code HTC at checkout to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order. For a limited time, save up to $300 on the Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times, by visiting https://www.Tovala.com/HIDDEN and using code HIDDEN. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New details are emerging in the Grand Blanc LDS church shooting—and they’re both heartbreaking and haunting. We break down what we’ve learned about the victims, the survivors fighting to recover, and the man investigators say carried out the attack. From chilling survivor accounts to a fundraiser raising more money for the shooter’s family than the victims’, this episode dives into the pain, the faith, and the complicated compassion unfolding in the wake of tragedy. Beam: To get up 35% off on your order of Beam Dream, head to www.shopbeam.com/Truecrime and use code TRUECRIME About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The “grief book mom” case just took a dramatic turn. A key witness has backtracked, prosecutors are accused of withholding evidence, and Kouri Richins’ attorneys say this changes everything. SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ ⁠Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fifteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing in April 2024—yet new video evidence shows her alive months later, fiery and present at her family’s home. One year to the day after that footage, her decomposed body was found in musician D4vd’s abandoned Tesla. Now, with her death certificate released, fresh affidavits, a swatting incident at D4vd’s family home, and the singer’s silence, the timeline is unraveling—and the questions are only growing darker. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Sunday morning, a quiet Michigan chapel became the scene of horror. A man crashed his truck into an LDS church, opened fire with an assault-style rifle, and set the building ablaze—leaving multiple worshippers dead and others wounded. Now investigators say explosives were found, and new details are emerging about the suspect’s background, his military past, and his disturbing comments about the church in the days leading up to the attack. In this episode, we walk through the timeline, the investigation, and the community left shattered. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New court filings and police affidavits are shedding light on the disturbing details behind the case of Laken Snelling, the 21-year-old University of Kentucky student accused after a newborn was found dead in her apartment closet. From her own account of the birth to deleted phone evidence and roommates’ chilling discoveries, the picture emerging is far darker than anyone first realized. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A safe yard. A beloved first-grader. A routine delivery. In November 2022, 7-year-old Athena Strand vanished from her family’s rural Texas property—sparking a frantic search that led investigators to a contracted FedEx driver and a confession that shattered a community’s trust. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ AG1: Head to http://drinkag1.com/HIDDEN to get a FREE Welcome Kit, including a bottle of Vitamin D and 5 AG1 Travel Packs (a $76 value), when you first subscribe! That’s http://drinkag1.com/HIDDEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joseph Aranda has been missing since July and his family is desperate for answers... Today, they speak to Hidden True Crime in hopes that with more eyes and ears on the case, they may be able to bring him home. Lumi: Lumi Gummies are available nationwide! Go to http://LumiGummies.com and use code HIDDEN for 30% off your order. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susan Hendricks joins Lauren for a post CrimeCon Recap talking about all of the CrimeCon adventures, plus more about both Lauren and Susan's careers, their most memorable interviews and more! Sponsors: Jones Road Beauty: Use code HIDDEN at http://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! Mint Mobile: Shop plans at Mintmobile.com/HIDDEN About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad Daybell's Prison Letters are here and Lauren and Dr.John are back together, at their kitchen table where it all began. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Sponsors: -Head to http://letsliveitup.com/hidden and use code HIDDEN for 15% off your first Super Greens order! -For a limited time, save up to $300 on the Tovala smart oven when you order 6+ meals, by visiting http://Tovala.com/HIDDEN and using code HIDDEN. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When police discovered a newborn baby hidden in a trash bag in college student Laken Snelling’s closet, the shocking case made national headlines. Once a homecoming queen and pageant winner, Laken is now facing felony charges—while questions swirl: Was this a desperate act of panic, or something far more sinister? In this episode, we unpack everything we know so far, explore chilling parallels to other cases, and ask: who really was Laken Snelling, and how did it come to this? To get up 35% off on your order of Beam Dream, head to www.shopbeam.com/Truecrime and use code TRUECRIME About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the search for baby Emmanuel Haro continues while his parents remain behind bars, new details have continued to come out. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad Daybell is officially speaking out via long, lengthy letters from death row... Lauren has read them all and she is here to give you the breakdown of what is revealed in his first 5 letters. About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

**SPOILER ALERT** In this episode, we take a deep dive into the complex psychological portrait of Kendra Licari, the Michigan mother whose anonymous text-based cyberbullying of her own daughter, Lauryn, and Lauryn’s ex-boyfriend, Owen, shook communities when exposed in Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to http://nakedwines.com/HIDDEN and use code HIDDEN for both the code AND PASSWORD. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day 9 was the turning point in the Donna Adelson trial. From fiery closing arguments to a stunningly fast verdict, the courtroom saw it all—accusations, rebuttals, and finally, the jury’s decision. We break down how both sides made their case, why the defense struggled, and what the guilty verdict means in this high-stakes family murder plot. ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HIDDEN at https://www.oneskin.co #oneskinpod FULL BACKSTORY- Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-true-crime/id1521619380?i=1000670853208⁠ Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VGAg7V4owkukkAG8SgNFZ?si=8oxZ2529QP28a_gHMTrpvA⁠ About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day 8 of the Donna Adelson trial brought defense experts who painted Wendi’s divorce as “routine,” not a bitter custody war, and pushed back on claims Donna pulled the strings. But prosecutors fought to keep their narrative intact, highlighting coded language, money disputes, and Donna’s looming decision on whether to testify. By the end of the day, the defense rested—setting the stage for closings and verdict watch. FULL BACKSTORY- Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-true-crime/id1521619380?i=1000670853208⁠⁠ Spotify:⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VGAg7V4owkukkAG8SgNFZ?si=8oxZ2529QP28a_gHMTrpvA⁠ For the full Surviving the Survivor interview, go here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/NEu1uhfrOug⁠ About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at ⁠Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the prosecution rested on Friday, the defense is up next in the Donna Adelson trial. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. John is here to break down the Baby Emmanuel Haro case and what factors he thinks may have contributed to the alleged murder of Baby Emmanuel Haro. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive interview, Detectives Bobbi Jo Olson and Molly Harris tell all about what it was like working on the James Craig case. From the initial call, to the search warrants, to the trial, where they were still receiving tip calls, they give Hidden True Crime and exclusive look into the case. Lumi: Lumi Gummies are available nationwide! Go to https://LumiGummies.com and use code HIDDEN for 30% off. About Hidden True Crime: What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices