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The Psychology of a Heinous Killer: Power, Control, and a Disturbing Family Dynamic | Summer Roney
2026-10-31 | 1h 36 mins.Forensic psychologist Dr. John Matthias joins Lauren Matthias to examine the disturbing questions surrounding Jacob “Jake” Johnson, who pleaded guilty to the aggravated murder of Summer Roney. What can his past relationships reveal about power, control, and possessiveness? How might family enmeshment help us understand his relationship dynamics? And what does the discovery of alleged CSAM mean—and what can it tell us about his interests? Hidden True Crime explores the reported evidence, warning signs of abuse, and psychological questions that remain in the Summer Roney case, known as the Utah House of Horrors.
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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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2026-10-27 | 49 mins.Jacob Holt Johnson has pleaded guilty to aggravated murder in the death of Summer Roney. Now, newly uncovered search warrants raise disturbing questions about the Utah murder case, potential security camera footage, and evidence investigators reported finding on a computer seized from his home.
Hidden True Crime’s Lauren Matthias was inside the courtroom for the October 22, 2026, plea hearing. In this update, she breaks down the agreement calling for life without parole, Summer’s family’s emotional reaction, and a troubling discrepancy between the account presented during the plea hearing and Summer’s documented cause of death.
We also examine Johnson’s statements to detectives, a recorded jail call about saved Blink security videos, a warrant for his Google account, and the reported discovery of child sexual abuse material that prompted a separate search warrant. What did investigators ultimately recover—and what questions remain unanswered? More importantly, are there more victims who deserve justice?
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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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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices- Summer Roney’s family speaks out after Jake Johnson’s guilty plea to aggravated murder and an agreement calling for life in prison without parole. In this emotional interview, Lauren Matthias of Hidden True Crime sits down with Summer’s family to discuss their reaction to the plea deal, the questions they believe remain unanswered, and what they want the public to know about Summer and their fight for justice. They share their concerns about the account of her death presented in court and why a guilty plea does not bring the closure many might expect.
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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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2026-10-23 | 56 mins.A dream family vacation at Great Wolf Lodge ended with a father and his 3-year-old son dead—and a mother facing two counts of criminal homicide. Lauren Matthias of Hidden True Crime examines the Metallica Harrison case, the deaths of Charles “Chaz” Harrison and little Tristan Harrison, and the unanswered questions surrounding their three-week stay at the indoor water park resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. From the reported 911 call and surveillance timeline to financial troubles, family allegations, and evidence detailed in search warrants, we explore what investigators have documented, what remains unconfirmed, and why this supposed early Christmas getaway took such a devastating turn.
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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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2026-10-18 | 1h 43 mins.On November 17, 2011, Michelle Parker appeared on The People's Court alongside her ex-fiancé, Dale Smith, exposing their troubled relationship, allegations of infidelity, and a history of abuse. Just hours after the episode aired, the 33-year-old Florida mother of three mysteriously vanished after dropping off their twins at Dale's Orlando condo. Her abandoned Hummer, a bizarre one-word text message, and a cellphone recovered from a lake left investigators with more questions than answers. For nearly 15 years, Michelle Parker's disappearance remained one of Florida's most haunting unsolved mysteries—until October 14, 2026... But what finally led to an arrest after all these years? In this Hidden True Crime deep dive, Lauren Matthias investigates the FULL STORY of Michelle Parker's disappearance, the explosive People's Court episode, the evidence, the searches, the family's fight for justice, and the new forensic developments that could finally reveal what happened to Michelle Parker.
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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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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.
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