Hidden True Crime

An 11-year-old cheerleader travels to Las Vegas for what should have been a weekend of bright lights, big routines, and hard-earned dreams — and never makes it to the competition floor. Hours after being reported missing, Addi Smith and her mother, Tawnia McGeehan, are found dead inside their hotel room. But how did a years-long custody battle, allegations of parental conflict, recent family loss, mounting pressure inside the cheer world, and whispers of mental health struggles converge into something so unthinkable? In this episode, we carefully walk through the confirmed timeline, the court history, the warning signs — and the difficult psychological questions that linger. Because behind the headlines is a young athlete who showed up to compete… and a story that forces us to ask: how did we get here?
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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.

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He watched it happen live. On a weekday afternoon in suburban Illinois, Adam Stewart opened his security app and saw a man rush into his garage behind his wife just before the door shut. Minutes later, 41-year-old Ashley Stewart was found unresponsive inside their Oswego home. In this episode, we break down the January 27, 2026 attack — the surveillance footage, 911 call, alleged GPS tracking device, prior police responses, and the divorce and bankruptcy proceedings that were unfolding just days before.

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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.

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Mike King is here to discuss the ongoing case of Nancy Guthrie.

Mike's new podcast Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult, can be found on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts.

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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
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On Day 10 of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, the case takes a chilling turn. The FBI has now officially identified an unnamed suspect after recovering haunting doorbell footage showing a masked, armed individual tampering with Nancy’s camera in the early morning hours before she vanished. We break down the newly released images, the detainment and release of a man questioned overnight, shocking new bitcoin activity tied to the original ransom wallet, and a separate message demanding one bitcoin in exchange for a name. Is someone trying to cash in on a family’s desperation—or is this a critical clue? With no proof of life, renewed searches, and investigators working around the clock, we walk you through every confirmed development, every unanswered question, and what this escalating investigation could mean next.

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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.

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Newly released autopsy and coroner reports in the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe reveal critical forensic details that dramatically shift how this crime is understood. In this episode, we carefully break down what the medical evidence actually shows — including what the wounds, trajectories, and toxicology reports confirm about intent, awareness, and the level of violence involved. We also discuss the recent Hulu special The Perfect Couple: Inside the Ohio Murders and what it covered — and what it left out.

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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

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