MISSING: 5-year-old Michael "Monkey" Vaughan's Christmas Miracle (Interview with Brandi Neal, His Mother)

What really happened in Devil’s Den? A brutal double homicide, a vanishing suspect, and a community haunted by fear. 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

3 Elo 28min

Lori Vallow spoke on camera just before she was sentenced in Arizona—and journalist Brianna Whitney was the one asking the questions for the third time. What did Lori reveal? What did she dodge? And what didn’t make the final cut? Subscribe to Briana here: https://youtube.com/@brianawhitneytv?si=hzORBc962k6jnFSr For the full podcast episode with Lori’s interview: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/1P97OgrLo3AwdzKymnet0N?si=OPWn_X3KQkinE7b8zzUmWA Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-arizona/id1539546360?i=1000719725204 Naked Wine: 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

2 Elo 1h 4min

She called him out in front of the world. One of James Craig’s daughters delivers a searing victim impact statement—while we reveal a secret letter James wrote before the murder and quietly passed to a fellow church member. 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

1 Elo 24min

Carrie Hageseth was one of James Craig’s secret sugar babies—but now, she’s telling her story on the record. In this exclusive Hidden True Crime interview, Carrie opens up about the messages, the manipulation, and the moment she realized the man she was dating was accused of poisoning his wife. What was it like testifying at his murder trial? And what does she want the world to know now? Get this new customer offer and your 3 month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month 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

31 Heinä 47min

**This episode was recorded live** Lauren is joined by Josh Ritter from Courtroom Confidential to discuss the latest in the James Craig trial as the jury continues deliberating. 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

30 Heinä 56min

After Weeks of Shocking Testimony, It All Comes Down to This. The prosecution says James Craig was a calculating killer. The defense says he was a broken man in a broken marriage. Today, both sides gave their final word—and the jury is now deliberating. Was Angela Craig's death a tragic suicide… or cold-blooded murder? The verdict is coming. We break it all down. 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

30 Heinä 57min

James Craig says he didn’t murder his wife—he says she asked him to “finish the job.” That’s what he wrote in a handwritten timeline revealed in court. In today’s episode, we break down the final bombshells before the defense rests its case… without calling a single witness. No one took the stand for Craig—not even him. So what will the jury believe? 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

29 Heinä 1h 2min

In one of the most powerful moments of Lori Daybell’s Arizona trial, witness Nancy Jo Hancock turned to the woman on trial, and delivered a line that stunned the courtroom: “Don't Flatter Yourself.” Now, for the first time, Nancy Jo sits down with Hidden True Crime to share why she felt compelled to speak out, what it was like to testify against Lori, and what she learned while talking with Charles Vallow. 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

28 Heinä 1h 14min