Hidden True Crime

Hidden True Crime

Hidden True Crime, 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?

Episodes

Zoo Couple & Secret Recording Changes EVERYTHING | New Melodee Buzzard Updates

November 28, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode, Lauren breaks down the newest and most unsettling developments in the disappearance of Melodee Buzzard, including the wigs, the multi-state road trip, the switched license plates, the bizarre “zoo couple” Ashlee claims took her daughter, and the troubling interview with Tyler Brewer that only raises more questions. With conflicting statements, dismissed charges, disturbing behavior, and a timeline that grows shakie...
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The Sadistic Teen Predator They Refused to Stop | Inside the Jesse Mack Butler Horror in Stillwater

November 27, 2025 • 51 mins
In a case that is going viral, 18 year old Jesse Mack Butler, who was charged with a slew of crimes against two young girls, has walked free, despite a 78 year sentence. In this episode, Lauren breaks down the case, what happened and what legal decisions led to Jesse walking free. Sponsor Go to  https://shopbeam.com/TRUECRIME to get up to 50% off Dream while the Black Friday sale lasts. About Hidden True Crime What started ...
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Teen Burglary Turns Deadly & Caught on Camera… Self-Defense or Ambush?! | The Elm Street Murders

November 25, 2025 • 38 mins
A retired security engineer, a small Minnesota town, and two teens who picked the wrong house on Thanksgiving Day—what happened in Byron Smith’s basement has been debated for more than a decade as one of the most chilling self-defense cases in America. Sponsors Treat yourself or someone special to the most comfortable and innovative bras on earth this holiday season. Save 20% off sitewide at https://honeylove.com/HIDDEN Sourc...
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Psychologist Breaks Down His Interview with Accused Child Killer | Michael "Monkey" Vaughan Case

November 22, 2025 • 92 mins
After the probable cause affidavit has come out, Dr. John compares his interview with Stacey to the affidavit... The moments that stand out, what he thinks a defense will be, and what Stacey's confessions mean. Sponsors Aura Frames: Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/HIDDEN . Promo Code HIDDEN Midi Health: Your health is worth it. Book your virtual visit today at http://JoinMidi.com AG1: Head to htt...
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The Dark Psychology of Jodi Arias — Why Revenge Became Deadly

November 20, 2025 • 57 mins
Our guest today is Briana Whitney, a local Phoenix reporter who just finished a new documentary on Jodi Arias. Briana joins us to talk about the Jodi Arias case and what she learned about Jodi while they communicated. Obsessed: Unraveling Jodi Arias | True crime documentary https://youtu.be/xt4EHxymIlg?si=htFC-i0t3akhhb1h Sponsors: Nurture Life: For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to http://NurtureLife.com/HIDDEN and...
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A Chainsaw, A Screwdriver, & A Cross | Paxton Wallace FULL STORY + Exclusive Interview

November 18, 2025 • 55 mins
A 3:40 a.m. 911 call. A man waiting outside with a hammer in one hand and a cross in the other. Inside, a crime scene so brutal seasoned detectives called the victim “unrecognizable.” In this episode of Hidden True Crime, Lauren sits down with the family of 31-year-old Paxton April Wallace—a daughter, big sister, caretaker and dog mom whose life was stolen by the man they once welcomed into their home. We walk through the chilling ...
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Criminal Psychologist Talks to Man Charged w/ Kidnapping & Murdering Michael Vaughan | Stacey Wondra

November 15, 2025 • 118 mins
In January of 2024, at the request of 3rd parties, Dr. John interviewed Stacey Wondra, who at the time, was a suspect in the case of missing 5-year-old Michael "Monkey" Vaughan. Just a couple of weeks ago, Stacey was charged with kidnapping and murdering Michael. And now, Hidden True Crime is publicly releasing the interview between John and Stacey. Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to http://sundaysfordogs.com/HIDDEN and...
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Horror, Confessions & Religious Delusions-Inside the Murder Charges | Michael Monkey Vaughan

November 13, 2025 • 53 mins
“I don’t even know anything about this little boy…” That’s what Stacey Wondra told Dr. John in our January 2024 interview—now he and his then-wife, Sarah, are charged with first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping, and destruction of evidence in the disappearance of 5-year-old “Monkey” Vaughan. In this hard but essential episode, we walk through the newly released probable-cause affidavits, timeline, and key evidence—alongside ...
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Ashlee Buzzard Imprisonment Victim Speaks Out as Melodee Buzzard Remains Missing

November 11, 2025 • 36 mins
Ashlee Buzzard was arrested on Friday, November 7th on a felony charge of false imprisonment and the victim has now publicly come forward. Plus, Lauren is joined by Anne Emerson of the Criminally Obsessed Network to discuss her experience in covering this case and a bit about what she uncovered on Ashlee's childhood. Subscribe to ⁠ @CriminallyObsessed ⁠ Subscribe to ⁠ @KUTV2News ⁠ here for Utah News: https://youtube.com/@kutv2n...
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The Woman in the Purple Wig: A Hidden Passenger? | New Clue in Melodee Buzzard Case and Psychologist Reacts

November 10, 2025 • 59 mins
A mother in cuffs. A missing child. A possible accomplice in a purple wig. Ashlee Buzzard’s arrest on a “separate” felony charge may not be as unrelated as police claim. In this episode, Lauren Matthias and Dr. John Matthias unpack what this shocking detail could really mean for the search for 9-year-old Melodee. Make the switch at http://mintmobile.com/hidden Go to http://shopremi.com/HIDDEN and use code HIDDEN at checkout f...
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Scenic Route or Cover Up? Mom Caught Moving Boxes & EXPLOSIVE Twists | Melodee Buzzard STILL missing

November 7, 2025 • 34 mins
The disappearance of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard just took a shocking turn. The FBI and Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office have raided her home, a storage unit, and the rental car her mother drove cross-country — and investigators now say Melodee was seen alive two days later than anyone thought, hundreds of miles away on the Utah-Colorado border. Where did she go next? And why were the car’s license plates switched from California to N...
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BREAKING: Dad in Hot-Car Case Found Dead, Jake Haro Sentenced & Laken Snelling Faces New Court Orders

November 6, 2025 • 41 mins
This week, three shocking true crime updates broke all at once — and we’re unpacking them all. A father found dead the day he was set to turn himself in for his daughter’s death. Another father sentenced for murdering his missing baby son. And a college student accused of hiding her newborn’s body just hit with new court orders. I’m Lauren Matthias, and this is Hidden True Crime — where we uncover the motives behind the most unimag...
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He Killed His Daughter’s Predator — Now He’s the One on Trial | Aaron Spencer FULL Story

November 2, 2025 • 58 mins
A father. A missing teen. A 67-year-old accused predator. In seconds, everything changed. Aaron Spencer says he acted to save his daughter; prosecutors call it murder. Today we unpack the timeline, the 911 call, the charges, Arkansas self-defense law—and the national debate: protection or vigilante justice? Sponsors: Aura Frames: You can save on the perfect gift that keeps on giving by visiting AuraFrames.com. For a limited ...
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Murder Charges Filed in Case of Missing 5-year-old Michael ‘Monkey’ Vaughan - Stacey Wondra suspect

November 1, 2025 • 55 mins
*This episode was recorded live* After four long years of heartbreak and unanswered questions, there’s finally a major development in the case of missing 5-year-old Michael “Monkey” Vaughan. One of the key suspects—someone John and I have both interviewed—has now been charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, and destruction of evidence. In this episode, we break down the shocking new warrant for Stacey Wondra, what this means ...
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A Mothers Secret Mission? | A Wig, A Road Trip, & A Missing Child: Where is Melodee Buzzard?

October 31, 2025 • 21 mins
Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard vanished after a cross-country trip with her mother—then Mom came home alone and stopped cooperating. Surveillance shows Melodee in a hood and what appears to be a wig; a rental car logged hundreds of miles; the FBI is now involved. In this episode, we trace the paper trail, the digital breadcrumbs, and the chilling 72-hour ultimatum to “produce Melodee or face arrest,” and ask the only question that m...
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PART 2: The Price of Truth: We Speak Out After 9-Hr Live | Lauren & Dr. John Matthias Break Down the Fallout

October 28, 2025 • 141 mins
On October 15th, Lauren did a 9 hour live going through the most painful details of their families lives in the last several months. Now, John is here to follow up on the psychology of smear campaigns, mob mentalities, cyber stalking and physical stalking. 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 psychol...
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PART 1: The Price of Truth: We Speak Out After 9-Hr Live | Lauren & Dr. John Matthias Break Down the Fallout

October 28, 2025 • 101 mins
On October 15th, Lauren did a 9 hour live going through the most painful details of their families lives in the last several months. Now, John is here to follow up on the psychology of smear campaigns, mob mentalities, cyber stalking and physical stalking. 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 psychol...
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Inside Jake Haro's Surprising Guilty Plea in the Murder of Baby Emmanuel Haro

October 20, 2025 • 15 mins
In a surprising twist, Jake Haro plead guilty to the murder of his 7-month-old son Emmanuel and Lauren is here to break down all of the latest details. Mint Mobile: Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at https://www.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 psychologis...
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What Comes After Justice? Colby Ryan’s Raw Truth About Surviving the Lori Vallow Daybell Story

October 19, 2025 • 79 mins
After Lori Vallow-Daybell has finished her 3rd, and final, trial and is back in Idaho, her only surviving son, Colby Ryan sits down with Lauren and Dr. John to talk about what really comes after justice. NOTE: This is a live recorded episoe Sundays For Dogs: Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to http://sundaysfordogs.com/HIDDEN and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code HIDDEN at checkout. AG1: Head to ...
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Teen Gamer SNAPS | Claims Girl He Stalked Disrespected Charlie Kirk | Vincent Battiloro FULL STORY

October 12, 2025 • 37 mins
A small New Jersey town is reeling after two high school seniors were struck and killed by a speeding SUV — but prosecutors say it wasn’t an accident. What began as teenage drama has exploded into a case of obsession, stalking, and revenge. From gaming livestreams and disturbing messages to claims of police favoritism, this episode uncovers how months of warning signs led to a tragedy no one stopped. Beam: To get up 35% off on yo...
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