MURDAUGH MOTIVES: Dr. John Matthias on Alex Murdaugh's testimony and cross examination

It’s the moment many all been waiting for in this trial— a chance to get more insight into what happened leading up to Angie's death- James Craig’s mistress, Karin Cain, testifies. From secret rendezvous to cryptic texts, her time on the stand pulls back the curtain on the affair at the center of this murder case. 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

23 Juli 1h 12min

**note: This episode was recorded live. I mention the name Lily, who is a sweet labradoodle sitting next to me! Today’s testimony was explosive. Forensic toxicologists and the Arapahoe County coroner took the stand, revealing lethal levels of cyanide and Visine in Angela Craig’s system. The autopsy confirmed what her body had been trying to say all along—this was murder. We break down the chilling science, the courtroom tension, and the moment Dr. Lear ruled Angela’s death a homicide. 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

22 Juli 1h 16min

** This episode was recorded live** He was a respected dentist, a father of six, and a devout Mormon—but behind closed doors, James Craig was plotting his wife’s murder with arsenic and cyanide. In this episode, we sit down with a clinical psychologist to break down Craig’s disturbing behavior, his manipulative actions, and the chilling psychology behind the smiling husband-turned-killer. 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

21 Juli 1h 36min

Today in Centennial, prosecutors unveiled a chilling digital trail in the James Craig trial. A dental assistant recounted Craig’s obsessive text messages about a “priority package” – later revealed as potassium cyanide. Meanwhile, an Aurora detective detailed his web history—from arsenic buys to “undetectable poisons”—painted as premeditated murder planning. And in the most explosive moment: Ryan Redfearn, the man who reported the potential use of cyanide prompting an investigation into James Craig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Juli 53min

Day 3 of the James Craig trial —emotions hit the ceiling. Two of the Craigs’ children take the stand, painting a human portrait of their mother: devoted, vibrant, and “had plans for the future.” Meanwhile, prosecutors roll out the detective and digital‑forensics team, detailing how phones, hard drives, and chemical logs tie back to Craig. The courtroom buzzes as a Midland Scientific rep recounts a mysterious cyanide order to his office email—and the shocking “biohazard” package that followed. 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

18 Juli 58min

Today’s testimony brought secret poison deliveries, late-night computer searches, an office affair, and jailhouse letters offering money for fake testimony. This case just got even more wild.. and Hidden True Crime was in the courtroom to bring you all the latest. 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

17 Juli 55min

Opening statements are in—and they’re explosive. Prosecutors say James Craig laced his wife’s smoothies to escape a failing marriage and be with his mistress. The defense calls him a “broken man,” not a killer. In this episode, we break down the key arguments, jaw-dropping evidence, and what this high-profile Denver trial could reveal next. 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

16 Juli 50min

Before he was the dentist accused of poisoning his wife, James Craig was a seemingly successful family man—a father of six, a practicing Mormon, and a cosmetic dentist in suburban Denver. But behind the clean-cut smile was a man living a double life. In this episode, we dig into the cracks that came long before Angela Craig's mysterious collapse in the ER. Affairs. Financial trouble. Hidden addictions. A marriage quietly unraveling. This is the chilling origin story of how a trusted professional may have plotted a murder with dental-grade precision—and how the warning signs were hiding in plain sight. 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

16 Juli 1h 26min