Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week on Hidden True Crime, we break down the devastating capital murder trial of Tanner Horner, the man who has pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. With the prosecution now resting, jurors have been forced to sit through some of the most disturbing evidence imaginable—including chilling audio from inside the delivery truck where Athena spent her final moments, testimony from her grieving mother, and a timeline that reveals calculated actions, deception, and unimaginable violence. In this episode, Lauren walks you through each day of the trial, the emotional witness testimony, and the haunting details that continue to unfold.
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0:00 intro
2:07 Day 1
4:23 Guilty plea
8:08 State opening
20:10 defense opening
23:17 witness testimony
42:51 Day 2
57:16 Day 3
1:11:09 Day 4
1:18:05 Day 5
1:49:23 Day 6
2:05:54 Day 7
2:32:11 Day 8
2:49:09 closing
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Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade. She and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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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This week on Hidden True Crime, we break down the devastating capital murder trial of Tanner Horner, the man who has pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. With the prosecution now resting, jurors have been forced to sit through some of the most disturbing evidence imaginable—including chilling audio from inside the delivery truck where Athena spent her final moments, testimony from her grieving mother, and a timeline that reveals calculated actions, deception, and unimaginable violence. In this episode, Lauren walks you through each day of the trial, the emotional witness testimony, and the haunting details that continue to unfold.
Sponsors:
Brodo- Head to brodo.com/HTC for 20% off your first subscription order and use code HTC for an additional $10 off.
Veracity- For up to 65% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code HIDDEN.
0:00 intro
2:07 Day 1
4:23 Guilty plea
8:08 State opening
20:10 defense opening
23:17 witness testimony
42:51 Day 2
57:16 Day 3
1:11:09 Day 4
1:18:05 Day 5
1:49:23 Day 6
2:05:54 Day 7
2:32:11 Day 8
2:49:09 closing
Become a Hidden gem:
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Find exclusive episodes on Patreon: patreon.com/hiddentruecrime
Lauren Matthias was a television reporter for a decade. She and her husband, Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, started Hidden True Crime in 2020 with their Season, 'Beyond the Veil,' a psychological deep dive into the doomsday murders of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow.
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic 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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We're a true crime news channel working to ensure that the public gets the most factual information on the latest crimes.
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Courtroom Audio Made Jurors SOB… Then Prosecution Rests | Athena Strand Trial
Jurors Broke Down After Hearing THIS… | Athena Strand Trial Recap
Inside the Truck: Audio, Confession, and a Devastating Timeline | Athena Strand Trial
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