{"podcast":{"title":"Hidden True Crime","slug":"hidden-true-crime-1015593","podcast_index_feed_id":1015593,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/QCD9543759015","website_url":"https://www.daylightmedia.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1cec6ddc-e274-11ef-9428-03f006caae7a/image/0d11f934f078bca84c7a9bfa6a06f213.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Hidden True Crime","episode_count":481,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-21T00:17:50.480651+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-true-crime-1015593"},"episode":{"title":"Tanner Horner Unmasked — The Psychology Behind the Athena Strand Case","slug":"tanner-horner-unmasked-the-psychology-behind-the-athena-strand-case","published_at":"2026-04-28T16:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-true-crime-1015593/tanner-horner-unmasked-the-psychology-behind-the-athena-strand-case","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-true-crime-1015593","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/433/claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.megaphone.fm/QCD5535834148.mp3?updated=1777396104","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/433/claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.megaphone.fm/QCD5535834148.mp3?updated=1777396104","summary":"Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, breaks down the penalty phase of the capital murder trial of Tanner Horner, the man convicted of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand. In this episode, we analyze emotional testimony from family members, claims of generational trauma, autism, and brain abnormalities, and the science presented to explain behavior. But do these factors actually help explain what happened—or are they being used to influence sentencing? This is a deeper look at what the jury is hearing, what it means psychologically, and the question at the center of it all: explanation vs. accountability. Sponsors: Wayfair: Way Day at Wayfair is April 25th-27th—shop up to 80% off with fast and free shipping on everything at https://wayfair.com Miracle Brand: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/HIDDEN and use code HIDDEN to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off. 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","meta_description":"Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, breaks down the penalty phase of the capital murder trial of Tanner Horner, the man convicted of killing 7-yea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":7409,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hidden-true-crime-1015593/episodes/tanner-horner-unmasked-the-psychology-behind-the-athena-strand-case/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-true-crime-1015593/tanner-horner-unmasked-the-psychology-behind-the-athena-strand-case.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}