{"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":"The Viral LEGO Scandal: We Put the Whole Story in Order So You Don’t Have To","slug":"the-viral-lego-scandal-we-put-the-whole-story-in-order-so-you-don-t-have-to","published_at":"2026-06-20T00:33:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-true-crime-1015593/the-viral-lego-scandal-we-put-the-whole-story-in-order-so-you-don-t-have-to","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/QCD2801553023.mp3","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/433/claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.megaphone.fm/QCD2801553023.mp3","summary":"How did a missing LEGO collection worth up to $200,000 spiral into lawsuits, arrests, police corruption allegations, and a nationwide internet firestorm? In this complete investigation, Lauren Matthias breaks down the viral Reckless Ben vs. Bricks & Minifigs saga from beginning to end—covering Bryan Mansell’s missing Star Wars LEGO collection, the role of Bricks & Minifigs, shocking bodycam footage from American Fork Police, accusations of insider relationships, Mormon community connections, civil rights concerns, Coffeezilla’s investigation, and the legal battles now unfolding across multiple states. Was this simply a business dispute fueled by poor recordkeeping, or does the evidence point to something much bigger? From missing LEGO and default judgments to arrests, lawsuits, GoFundMes, and allegations of corruption, this is the complete story everyone is talking about. And by the end of this episode, you may find yourself asking the same question millions of viewers are asking: if this much chaos can happen over LEGO, what happens when the stakes are even higher? 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…","meta_description":"How did a missing LEGO collection worth up to $200,000 spiral into lawsuits, arrests, police corruption allegations, and a nationwide internet firestorm?…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":11247,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hidden-true-crime-1015593/episodes/the-viral-lego-scandal-we-put-the-whole-story-in-order-so-you-don-t-have-to/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/the-viral-lego-scandal-we-put-the-whole-story-in-order-so-you-don-t-have-to.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}