- The Disturbing Case of Madeline Soto: Stephan Sterns Police Interviews
Warning: This episode discusses topics related to sexual violence. Please listen with caution.
Case Background:
Madeline Soto was a 13-year-old girl living in Kissimmee, Florida. She was initially reported missing on February 26, 2024, after her mom, Jennifer Soto, went to pick her up from school and Madeline was nowhere to be found.
At the time, Jennifer Soto told police that Madeline was dropped off across the street from her school in a church parking lot by her mom's long-time/live-in boyfriend, Stephan Sterns. Stephan Sterns said he watched Madeline walk from the church parking lot towards the school but didn't watch Madeline walk all the way to see that she made it in.
A massive 4-day search effort by multiple law enforcement agencies to find Madeline quickly ensued.
In the immediate aftermath of her disappearance, investigators turned their attention to Stephan Sterns. Law enforcement found several disturbing pictures and videos on his phone of Madeline. He was later arrested on 60 charges, including capital sexual battery, lewd or lascivious molestation, and unlawful possession of materials depicting sexual performance by a child.
Tragically, on March 1, 2024, Madeline was found deceased near a wooded area on Hickory Tree Rd. in Osceola County. This is the same area where Stephan Sterns's car was reported as being seen on the day Madeline went missing.
Through several press conferences and news statements, law enforcement has stated that they believe that Madeline was already dead the morning she disappeared and that Stephan Sterns was actually moving her body at the time he was supposed to take her to school.
Police also revealed that security footage shows Stephan Sterns dumping Madeline's backpack and her school laptop in an apartment complex dumpster at 7:35 am that morning. Additionally, police have video footage of Stephan Sterns returning to the dumpster, with what appears to be Madeline visibly deceased in the car.
In April of 2024, Stephan Sterns was indicted on first-degree murder by a grand jury. On June 10, 2024, prosecutors announced that they will be seeking the death penalty against Stephan Sterns for Madeline's murder.
News Reports & Interviews:
WFTV Channel 9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvUdnLGAqto
Court TV
https://www.youtube.com/@COURTTV
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Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. She and her husband, Dr. 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.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Warning: This episode discusses topics related to sexual violence. Please listen with caution.
Case Background:
Madeline Soto was a 13-year-old girl living in Kissimmee, Florida. She was initially reported missing on February 26, 2024, after her mom, Jennifer Soto, went to pick her up from school and Madeline was nowhere to be found.
At the time, Jennifer Soto told police that Madeline was dropped off across the street from her school in a church parking lot by her mom's long-time/live-in boyfriend, Stephan Sterns. Stephan Sterns said he watched Madeline walk from the church parking lot towards the school but didn't watch Madeline walk all the way to see that she made it in.
A massive 4-day search effort by multiple law enforcement agencies to find Madeline quickly ensued.
In the immediate aftermath of her disappearance, investigators turned their attention to Stephan Sterns. Law enforcement found several disturbing pictures and videos on his phone of Madeline. He was later arrested on 60 charges, including capital sexual battery, lewd or lascivious molestation, and unlawful possession of materials depicting sexual performance by a child.
Tragically, on March 1, 2024, Madeline was found deceased near a wooded area on Hickory Tree Rd. in Osceola County. This is the same area where Stephan Sterns's car was reported as being seen on the day Madeline went missing.
Through several press conferences and news statements, law enforcement has stated that they believe that Madeline was already dead the morning she disappeared and that Stephan Sterns was actually moving her body at the time he was supposed to take her to school.
Police also revealed that security footage shows Stephan Sterns dumping Madeline's backpack and her school laptop in an apartment complex dumpster at 7:35 am that morning. Additionally, police have video footage of Stephan Sterns returning to the dumpster, with what appears to be Madeline visibly deceased in the car.
In April of 2024, Stephan Sterns was indicted on first-degree murder by a grand jury. On June 10, 2024, prosecutors announced that they will be seeking the death penalty against Stephan Sterns for Madeline's murder.
News Reports & Interviews:
WFTV Channel 9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvUdnLGAqto
Court TV
https://www.youtube.com/@COURTTV
About Hidden True Crime:
Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. She and her husband, Dr. 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.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Erin Patterson, an Australian woman, has pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering three members of her ex-husband's family and five charges of attempted murder.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 20m - Aug 20, 2024 - Las Vegas Reporter Brutally Murdered: Jeff German's Assassination
Jeff German, an investigative reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, was deeply dedicated to his work—a commitment that might have ultimately cost him his life. Jeff was a well-known figure in the community, celebrated for his fearless coverage of notorious mobsters, corrupt politicians, and criminals. In September 2022, he was fatally stabbed by an attacker outside his residence. Prosecutors allege that Robert Telles, a local politician, is responsible and was later charged with Jeff's murder. As of the recording of this episode, his trial is currently ongoing.
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Audio Clips:
Law & Crime Network
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrjlE8Cws2M
Las Vegas Review-Journal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhZGWZhWcik
Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. She and her husband, Dr. 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.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 29m - Aug 19, 2024 - 'The Woman They Could Not Silence': An Interview with NYT Best-Selling Author Kate Moore
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THE WOMAN THEY COULD NOT SILENCE
From the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Radium Girls comes another dark and dramatic but ultimately uplifting tale of a forgotten woman whose inspirational journey sparked lasting change for women’s rights and exposed injustices that still resonate today.
https://www.kate-moore.com/the-woman-they-could-not-silence
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Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and she and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a forensic criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy27m - Aug 14, 2024 - Blue Barrel Killer: Dr. John Analyzes Alleged Heinous Sex Crimes
Timothy Haslett Jr. was first arrested in October of 2022 after a woman, identified only by her initials in docs as TJ, saved her life by escaping out of what was essentially a homemade torture chamber, where she had been held captive. Fast forward to July of 2024, Timothy Haslett was charged with the murder of Jaynie Crosdale. Jaynie’s remains were found in a blue barrel in the Missouri River by kayakers.
This is a case Hidden True Crime has been following since the very beginning. We recommend listening to previous episodes covering this case, starting with the episode titled, 'If You See a Blue Barrel: Kansas City House of HORRORS | Timothy Haslett Jr. Excelsior Springs'
About Hidden True Crime:
Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and she and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a forensic criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy58m - Aug 13, 2024 - LORI VALLOW & CHAD DAYBELL PROSECUTOR ROB WOOD: His First Live Interview
Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell Prosecutor Rob Wood join Lauren & John for an in-depth conversation after the conclusion of both trials.
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Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. She and her husband, Dr. 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.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 33m - Aug 5, 2024 - 5 Secrets of Thomas Matthew Crooks: Forensic Psychologist Analyzes Trump Assassination Attempt
5 Secrets of Thomas Matthew Crooks: Forensic Psychologist Analyzes Trump Assassination Attempt
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Videos Used In This Episode:
Former classmate of Trump rally gunman says he was ‘bullied almost every day’
Trump Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks Video Shows Him Joking About Penis | TMZ
Thomas Matthew Crooks' former guidance counselor says "it didn't register" at first
Additional Sources:
BBC
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gw58wv4e9o
Politicio
CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/15/us/thomas-crooks-trump-rally-shooting-invs/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/19/politics/trump-rally-shooter-searches/index.html
TIME
https://time.com/6998557/thomas-matthew-crooks-trump-rally-shooter-fbi-motive/
FOX
New York Times
Trump Rally Gunman ‘Didn’t Want Attention’ in School, Classmates Said - The New York Times
USA Today:
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What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 15m - Jul 30, 2024 - Mica Miller: Dr. John Reacts to JP Miller's Bizarre Interview on NewsNation
Warning: This episode discusses topics related to suicide and self-harm. Please listen with caution.
Listen to JP Miller's Full Interview with NewsNation on Banfield
https://youtu.be/_SRhuC5-66w?si=bbsitgY-JyYbdUZV
Mica Miller's Family Reaction Interview with NewsNation on Banfield
https://youtu.be/-paFNkHxmHw?si=Fls8JyG4XJyOg3mZ
Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and has followed the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case since 2019. She and her husband, Dr. 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.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 14m - Jul 25, 2024 - Blue Barrel Killer: Dr. John Analyzes Timothy Haslett Jr.
This is a case Hidden True Crime has been following since the very beginning. If you're new to Timothy Haslett Jr and the Kansas City House of Horrors, begin here. We will be sharing many of our interviews as well as the all of the evidence we have uncovered from the Excelsior Springs, Missouri Kidnapping.
About Hidden True Crime:
Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and she and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a forensic criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy43m - Jul 24, 2024 - Blue Barrel Killer: Woman Timothy Haslett Dated & Past Friend SPEAK OUT!
*The interviews in this episode were originally recorded in October of 2022. The only edits made were to cut out connection issues.*
This is a case Hidden True Crime has been following since the very beginning. If you're new to Timothy Haslett Jr and the Kansas City House of Horrors, begin here. We will be sharing many of our interviews as well as the all of the evidence we have uncovered from the Excelsior Springs, Missouri Kidnapping.
About Hidden True Crime:
Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and she and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a forensic criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy27m - Jul 23, 2024 - Blue Barrel Killer: 2 Neighbors Speak Out!
*The interviews in this episode were originally recorded in October of 2022. The only edits made were to cut out connection issues.*
This is a case Hidden True Crime has been following since the very beginning. If you're new to Timothy Haslett Jr and the Kansas City House of Horrors, begin here. We will be sharing many of our interviews as well as the all of the evidence we have uncovered from the Excelsior Springs, Missouri Kidnapping.
About Hidden True Crime:
Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and she and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a forensic criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy24m - Jul 23, 2024 - If You See a Blue Barrel: Kansas City House of HORRORS | Timothy Haslett Jr. Excelsior Springs
This is a case Hidden True Crime has been following since the very beginning. If you're new to Timothy Haslett Jr and the Kansas City House of Horrors, begin here. We will be sharing many of our interviews as well as the all of the evidence we have uncovered from the Excelsior Springs, Missouri Kidnapping.
About Hidden True Crime:
Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and she and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a forensic criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy58m - Jul 21, 2024 - Dr. John Reacts: Alec Baldwin's Jaw-Dropping Case Dismissal
The judge dismissed Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case on the 4th day of trial. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer sided with Baldwin’s lawyers, who argued that prosecutors did not turn over evidence to the defense, and instead, actively tried to bury it.
Lauren Joins Jesse Weber on NewsNation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxzid3PtLLE
About Hidden True Crime:
Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and she and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a forensic criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Lauren is at the courthouse on the ground in Santa Fe, reporting on New Mexico vs. Alexander Rae Baldwin. In this episode, Lauren shares everything you need to know about opening statements, witness testimony through Day 1 and Day 2, and an exclusive interview with Gloria Allred.
Previous Case Episodes:
The Controversial Case Against Alec Baldwin: Full Story & Timeline Explained
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-a-true-crime-podcast/id1521619380?i=1000661724526
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3soVbvjEQHl3sl1VWBhrsJ?si=e34ca50c575047d2
Forensic Psychologist Analyzes Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Trial
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-a-true-crime-podcast/id1521619380?i=1000661695828
https://open.spotify.com/episode/480mEzPdbg9CGgTgJGBQsw?si=611a3963e0fd42fa
The Truth about Rust: What Hannah Knew [Alec Baldwin's Armorer Convicted in 'Rust' Film Shooting Trial]
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-a-true-crime-podcast/id1521619380?i=1000650909572
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LRGUCkRwwZuBoujq15A6e?si=fefe91a8758749b4
About Hidden True Crime:
Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and she and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a forensic criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy43m - Jul 12, 2024 - The Controversial Case Against Alec Baldwin: Full Story & Timeline Explained
Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial is officially underway in New Mexico, over two years after the gun he was rehearsing with on the “Rust” film set fired a live bullet, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. In this episode, we go over the entire backstory and chronological timeline of everything that's happened so far.
Sources:
Santa Fe County Court
New Mexico vs. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed
Court TV
https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/rust-timeline-key-events-alec-baldwin-set-shooting/story?id=96537610
https://www.nytimes.com/article/alec-baldwin-shooting-investigation.html
About Hidden True Crime:
Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade. She and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a forensic criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy21m - Jul 10, 2024 - Forensic Psychologist Analyzes Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Trial
Forensic Criminal Psychologist Dr. John Matthias discusses key elements surrounding Alec Baldwin and the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust"
About Hidden True Crime:
Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade and she and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a forensic criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy56m - Jul 9, 2024 - The Truth about Rust: What Hannah Knew [Alec Baldwin's Armorer Convicted in 'Rust' Film Shooting Trial]
Lauren Matthias is in New Mexico, preparing to cover the Alec Baldwin Trial. In March, 2024, Hidden True Crime covered the trial and verdict of Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in her role in the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Alec Baldwin's "Rust" movie set.
We felt it was time to revisit this important episode originally recorded in March, 2024 before New Mexico v Alec Baldwin begins this week in Santa Fe.
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DR. JOHN MATTHIAS is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist with 30 years’ experience in both clinical and forensic work. He serves as an expert witness for the federal government and has consulted on numerous high-profile cases for District Attorney’s offices and defense attorneys in several states.
Dr. Matthias graduated with honors in philosophy from Princeton University, and he won the prestigious McCosh Thesis prize while there. In high school he graduated valedictorian from a large public high school in Chicago where he was chosen to participate in a ground-breaking valedictory study that continues to this day.
LAUREN MATTHIAS spent a decade working as an anchor and reporter. She has reported for News Nation and now produces the Hidden True Crime Podcast along with her husband Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist.
HIDDEN: A TRUE CRIME PODCAST is: CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY REINVENTED. Join us on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human mind and the unconscious motivations that drive human behaviors in order to understand the world and ourselves.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 19m - Jul 9, 2024 - The Secrets of Sherri Papini Revealed - with Dr. John Matthias, Psychologist
A psychological deep dive into Sherri Papini unlike anything you've ever heard before. Papini is a California woman who, on November 2, 2016, went out for a jog near her home in Redding, California and vanished.
Her husband Keith Papini begged for her return on national media until three weeks later when Sherri was found on the side of the road, beaten, branded and bound with chains. She said she'd been kidnapped by two Hispanic women.
In 2022 DNA evidence lead investigators to the home of Sherri’s ex boyfriend where they learned she had stayed willingly during the time she was missing.
A recent Hulu Documentary series "Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini" inspired this in-depth 2 hour discussion with Dr John Matthias, forensic and clinical psychologist.
Lauren Matthias is a television reporter who, along with her husband, Dr. John Matthias - a criminal psychologist - started Hidden True Crime in 2020.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2h 1m - Jul 8, 2024 - GILGO BEACH SERIAL KILLER: Blueprint for Murder - shocking arrest affidavit shows plotting and planning
Recorded June 23, 2024. Rex Heuermann has been charged with additional murders and a shocking arrest affidavit shows how the alleged serial killer plotted and planned. In a shocking twist-- Attorney John Ray has come forward with disturbing and violent art allegedly drawn by Victoria Heuerman--the daughter of Rex. Dr John Matthias, criminal psychologist, delves in.
Heuermann was arrested in July, 2023. He was a married family man and architect working in New York City and at the time of this episode he was charged with the murders of 24-year-old Melissa Barthelemy, 22-year-old Megan Waterman and 27 year-old Amber Costello.
Heuermann was later charged with the murders of 25-year-old Maureen Brainard-Barnes, 20-year-old Jessica Taylor and 28-year-old Sandra Costilla. He remains a suspect in continuing investigations.
Lauren Matthias - a television reporter - and her husband, Dr. 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 of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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.
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