Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Taylor Parker spent months convincing everyone around her that she was pregnant. The lie would end in one of the most shocking and disturbing crimes in recent history. In this episode, forensic psychologist Dr. John Matthias reacts to Netflix's 'Maternal Instinct', breaking down Taylor Parker's psychology, reported diagnoses, compulsive deception, and the motivations that may have led to the murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock and the theft of her unborn child. Lauren and Dr. John discuss what Netflix got right, what was left out, and the psychological red flags that appeared long before the crime. How does someone become so invested in a false reality that they're willing to destroy multiple lives to maintain it?
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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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Taylor Parker spent months convincing everyone around her that she was pregnant. The lie would end in one of the most shocking and disturbing crimes in recent history. In this episode, forensic psychologist Dr. John Matthias reacts to Netflix's 'Maternal Instinct', breaking down Taylor Parker's psychology, reported diagnoses, compulsive deception, and the motivations that may have led to the murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock and the theft of her unborn child. Lauren and Dr. John discuss what Netflix got right, what was left out, and the psychological red flags that appeared long before the crime. How does someone become so invested in a false reality that they're willing to destroy multiple lives to maintain it?
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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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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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