Welcome to Hidden True Crime. Hosted by journalist Lauren Matthias and forensic psychologist Dr. John Matthias, Hidden True Crime explores the hidden motives, relationships, beliefs, and psychology behind some of the world's most compelling criminal cases. Lauren spent a decade as a television reporter. Dr. John has conducted psychological evaluations since 1996, serves as an expert witness, and consults on high-profile cases. Guest opinions and interviewees do not necessarily reflect those of Hidden True Crime, Lauren Matthias, or Dr. John Matthias. This channel is for educational, informational, and commentary purposes only. Content is based on publicly available information, professional experience, and personal opinion. Nothing presented constitutes psychological, medical, or legal advice, or a formal diagnosis. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
What this show covers
Lindsay Clancymistrialjury deliberationsdouble jeopardyCaleb Flynn trialdigital evidencecourtroom analysispsychosiscriminal responsibilitysocial media privacygrooming awarenesschild safetyparentingjury controversytrue crime legal analysis
What listeners will find here
A child abduction case that turns a simple friend request into a warning sign
This episode examines the Joseph Andrew Bragg case in Zimmerman, Minnesota, centered on a 7-year-old who never made it home from her school bus. Lauren Matthias looks at allegations of access through social media, babysitting offers, and trusted family contact, while drawing out practical safety lessons for parents.
Can the holdout-juror fight derail a second Lindsay Clancy trial?
The episode focuses on the legal fallout after the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, including an 11–1 jury split, a denied request for a finding of not guilty, and a separate double-jeopardy bid to stop a retrial. It also digs into sealed juror notes and the controversy around holdout juror Michael Desronvil’s public comments.
A guilty verdict, a missing gun, and the questions still hanging over Caleb Flynn
Caleb Flynn’s murder trial ends with a guilty verdict in the killing of his wife, Ashley Flynn, but the case still leaves unresolved questions. The episode walks through the final courtroom clash over the affair, text messages, Apple Watch data, the alleged staged break-in, and the missing gun.
Inside the Caleb Flynn trial: affair, digital evidence, and a disputed home invasion
The episode follows the murder trial of Caleb Flynn and the first week of testimony after Ashley Flynn was found shot to death in their Ohio home. It lays out the couple’s backstory, the prosecution’s key claims, and the defense position as Flynn maintains his innocence.
Inside Richard Allen’s appeal hearing in the Delphi murders case
Richard Allen’s appeal in the Delphi murders case is the focus here, with a courtroom-centered breakdown of the oral arguments before the Indiana Court of Appeals. The episode tracks which issues drew judicial scrutiny and which arguments may matter most to Allen’s bid for a new trial.
Episodes
Lindsay Clancy’s Mom Reveals CHILLING Warning Before the Killings | Trial Day 14
18 Aug 2026 · 2h 15m
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