Takes too long to get started on the crime. Over 15 minutes in and they haven’t started talking about the crime. Also has a hard time getting thoughts out. Just get to the point!

This podcast is one of the only ones I can say is truly, truly, ethical. Every case they touch, they bring a level of value to that no one else can. John with his forensic psychology expertise, and Lauren with her journalism skills that allow her to uncover things most people can’t/won’t. HTC is the best of the best and well worth the listen!

I look forward to all the episodes. The interaction between Dr. John and Lauren is great and they compliment each other. I love the knowledge they both have and their passion for True Crime.

Your work is so well done. I have a lot of respect for your podcast..

As a prior journalist, zero research on the Delphi case! All the complaining you do on the Visions of Glory book, and the Delphi coverage is incredibly misleading, BIASED! To sit in that courtroom and watch that trial, which was completely hidden from the public! A trial such as that deserves full and proper research! But then again another podcast MS has followed this same story line, and gets the same people on as well! Speaks VOLUMES of where you have taken this podcast. Your tag line of finding the hidden truths to understand the crime, well that went straight out the window!

Professional journalism and forensic psychology at its best. These two are great on all things legal, true crime, etc. They are quite charming and fun and smart and dark in the best way. Whether you’re listening to them for a specific case or subject, you will always learn something. John is genius, but plain talking and injects plenty of heart in all his analyses. Don’t miss them!

Interesting podcast in the true crime arena. The focus here is on psychological analysis from a forensic psychologist and a journalists that always asks probing questions to dive deeply behind the hidden motives that drive criminal behavior. When they go low, we go high ;-)

I love everything you guys do. I appreciate your passion and the views on people with John.

This is a solid non-political podcast. I’ve been listening to them for over a year and enjoy their insight and chemistry.

Hidden True Crime is a standout in the true crime genre! Long-time listener/watcher here, and I can honestly say no one does it quite like Lauren the journalist and John the psychologist. Their dynamic is unmatched—they dive deep into some of the most complex and perplexing cases with intelligence, empathy, and razor-sharp insight. I’ve learned so much from following their journey as they peel back layers to reveal the hidden truths behind these stories. Their coverage of the Chad and Lori Daybell tragedy is, hands down, the most thorough and thoughtful reporting I’ve encountered—an absolute masterclass in responsible true crime journalism. I have immense respect and gratitude for this show. They follow the facts, elevate the discourse, and offer psychological perspectives that help make sense of some of the darkest aspects of human behavior.

No one else has the combination of an experienced reporter with a forensic psychologist - who happen to be married! Absolutely love this content.

I love Lauren and Dr (Babe) John. They give the most comprehensive and interesting takes on all the news worthy cases. I often listen to episodes more than once. They are so intelligent, authentic and charismatic. Truly the best.

Hidden True Crime is a must listen too and watch! Lauren and Dr. John are amazing and really explain a lot about true crime! They are one of my favorites !

Lauren a news reporter and Dr. John Matthias is a forensic psychologist. This husband/wife team use their unique skills and expertise to report on the current true crime stories of today. Lauren goes into the court room and shares daily updates on what’s going on in the trial. This is great content-also available on their YouTube channel of the same name.I absolutely love Hidden True Crime!

The hosts give clear and direct information about crimes and then dive into why the human beings involved acted as they did based on psychology. The moments of “why would someone do that?” are given lots of air time and it gives such an open space for the human mind, the legal system, and everything in between. I have enjoyed every episode, every perspective.

Lauren and Dr. John are the real deal. Thank you for all you do.

So glad I started listening to this a few months ago. This has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts. Love it so much!

Okay so I am only a few episodes in and wow Dr Johns analysis on Chad Daybell and psychology in general is so interesting. I already liked Lauren because of listening to her on Mormon Stories but I love her interjections here. I know it’s dark topics that are being discussed but I appreciate the humor too because I happen to be a believer of laughter being the best medicine. I downloaded this podcast a while ago and I am kicking myself for waiting so long to enjoy it. You guys make a really great team!

I’ve listened to a lot of True Crime podcasts and there are so many good ones, but I think the connection with Lauren and Dr. John has me hooked. They are so relatable and have the perfect blend, a journalist and a forensic psychologist. They leave no stone unturned and I am so glad I have found this show.

How ironic to hear a Trump ad on a podcast about red flags for domestic abuse and partner murder. Do better. He might be potus but he has been adjudicated guilty for multiple crimes including SA, and his ex wrote in her memoir about him attacking and abusing her.

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I have followed all the great insightful backgound and coverage you've done on the doomsdayers, but Lori does not deserve my attention anymore because it sickens me thanks for being great

I cannot say enough good things about this podcast. Outstanding work through and through. Keep it up! I love love this podcast.

Hi, I have PTSD acute insomnia from a violent attack at the doctors October 1, 2012 and I just tuned in briefly to the Gabi Patito where the gentleman says she’s placating… 100% agree any states she’s gone through this drill before… I agree and that she’s dealt with a lot of criticism. Yes, I agree When that video of the officers first broke I went on Twitter and I talked about it. Looking back now it’s devastating that Gabi is dead and there were so many factors but those police officers remember there was one that seemed to identify with Brian, which I find very, very concerning. I believe if they had arrested her, even though she was the victim she’d be alive, but the truth would never have come out that he was not only the abuser but capable of murder and he murdered her and the cops framing Gabi as perp when she was clearly the victim, and in my opinion, constantly told that she was the bad one everything was her fault, which is what abusers, including in my case did gaslighting lying threats, intimidation, and the NYPD broke how many laws in my case?

As a “true crime fanatic” I appreciate that Lauren & Dr. John take the time and care to really “dig deep” into these cases. They don’t just go over the facts, they really analyze things. Great work and thank you!

Not to take anything away from you Lauren because you are remarkable and amazing and intelligent! I could just listen to Dr John break down everything and anything from the minds of a serial killer to what came first, the chicken or the egg. So insightful and so intelligent. Ugh. Thank you for sharing his wisdom with us!

I personally attended a local trial and met Lauren. I couldn’t go everyday, so on days where I wasn’t there, her channel was the first I’d tune in to. She reported logically and her take was exactly the same as mine on the days I was in court. And then she keeps an open mind and runs things by her brilliant husband for a deep psychological insight

My husband and I both have psych degrees and love the genuine theory and clinical expertise here. But, not only that, we love both of yall’s humor!

20 minutes of yapping before you even get to the subject…yawwwn.

Lauren is a great reporter and doesn’t slam or over-praise anybody. No drama. Just the facts, great notes. This is the least biased Delphi coverage I have found. Thanks for your hard work! I definitely appreciate Dr. John’s insights as well. My only criticism is the titles of the episodes seem like tabloid/gossip stuff, but that’s not what the episodes are actually liked.

In a world where critical thinking and other elements of intellectual curiosity are being met with destain, Psychologist Dr. John Matthias and his wife journalist Lauren Matthias are a beacon of light. Their combined skill set of criminal/forensic psychology and ethical investigative journalism is unique and essential to further our understanding of criminal behavior. Without that understanding, effective prevention is impossible. While they are part of the true crime community, their podcast is on a whole other level. Their mutual love and respect is evident in a wonderful communication style that enhances the listener’s experience.

Please cover the new lisk case information. Rex Heuermann has been charged with a 7th murder. He may have killed for 30 plus years! Can we revisit Rex and his potential scope of crimes. Insurance fraud, tax fraud, murder, kidnapping, torture, defiling a corpse, etc….

One of the most insightful, thoughtful, interesting and entertaining pod casts I have ever seen. If you are a true crime fan, you need to add this show to your roster! Bravo!

You can tell that the host(s) really do their research, and that makes this podcast thorough and informative. I got into this podcast because I wanted to know more about the Delphi case, and I’m glad I did. One minor complaint—and I’m not sure if it’s just because the host was live and reading her notes, but during the live stream episodes she smacks her lips/makes a sound with her mouth after almost every sentence that makes me crazy. I have to listen to the episodes on a low volume because I’m very interested in the information, but it triggers my misophonia. Just want to put that out there in case anyone else suffers from this because if I weren’t so into the case, I would stop listening. The regular episodes don’t seem to have this problem, so it’s likely a nervous tick or something, but it’s maddening.

Dr. John you’re missing the defenses whole point here. She was declared competent and stood trial in Idaho. Now this court in Arizona going to great lengths to ensure her competency. The conundrum just the fact the court here is trying to preserve this record. If she’s incompetent she cannot go to trial. So once her Idaho appeals reach federal review, this case will be overturned based on Arizona rulings that are questioning her competency. If she’s incompetent to serve as her own advocate, no trial should have ever taken place. That will be considered when the appeals process reaches Federal level. It’s brilliant strategy that most are missing.

Many of the reviews that accuse this podcast of being bias are coming from their own bias opinions, which is ironic. What I’ve heard in all the coverage of the delphi case is observe and report. I started listening to this podcast with the coverage of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell- great series!! Thank you for all your hard work, commitment to the truth, being the voice for victims, and sharing your opinions while also giving both sides. My fav episodes are when Dr. John gives his psychological assessments!

Delphi coverage was great. Richard Allen is guilty. Justice delivered for Abby and Libby!

I have enjoyed this podcast for a very long time and after the Delphi trial no more. Lauren’s opinions are highly influenced by Dr. John and that was made clear. I will not be supporting this, YouTube, and cancelled Patreon as special episodes were promised and they went on YouTube the next day. Sad to see deception.

Can’t say enough good things about this podcast. Impartial and fair. Love the combination of reporting and analysis

S watch? Seriously? This brand of psychology weakens humans, and is bunk.

missing your reports looking forward to new updates. appreciate your hard work

I started watching Hidden True Crime when they first started covering Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell. Lauren’s style of reporting the facts & explaining the terminology of the motions & legalize of the court was very helpful. She along with Dr John helped me understand some of the psychology behind why some people may do what they do. Lauren earned my respect & admiration when I saw her compassion for Larry & Kay, she genuinely hurt for the pain they were going thru over the loss of Charles, JJ, Tylee & Tammy. I’m watching her coverage of the Delphi case & once again Im so impressed by her reporting on the trial. She is reporting the facts & I can see how much she wants justice for Abby & Libby whatever that justice is. I also see her honest compassion for the families of the victims. Im truly a dedicated listener of their podcast so much that I spent my hard earned money to become a member.

Lauren constantly repeats the same information over and over, making her presentations very disjointed and impossible to enjoy. There is effort to provide good detail yet total lack of professionalism.

If you are questioning the integrity of a “mental health professional,” do not listen to this. They will show you how horrible they can be! Such a sick display. If you are going to come into a town, already thinking you know what happened in the worst crime that has even occurred in that town, before you even hear an ounce of testimony (which you proved by what you said prior to even coming) maybe just stay home! This town and this state have been through enough without outsiders coming in to case trouble!

from camden ind. vry good trial reporting. we have all been waiting for this. thankyou for your professional, personal work on this sad history we are in the midst of. anitaS

hidden true crime is my favorite true crime channel on youtube and my favorite podcast. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you so much for the insight and professional analysis of the Delphi case. You both are absolutely amazing!

I love this show so much, but there has been an increase in the number and length of ad breaks and it really makes the show difficult when I have to skip 5 minutes of ads every 15 minutes.

Wow! That interview was unbelievable. I felt so bad for them …. U just let them talk .. you really handled it well. I don't remember the last time I heard an interview with no interruptions and being kind with your voices when asking questions, not judging them . I listen to a lot of crime podcast. I will definitely say yours really is the best !! I felt like giving that mom a hug. Being one myself I can’t even imagine being in their shoes. Especially when they tried to do the best they could.

A show is hard to get through with so many ads!