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On a quiet southern college campus, the last place anyone expects to find an 18-month-old child is inside a dorm room — but that’s exactly where baby “JD” ended up, night after night, as a volatile relationship spiraled behind closed doors. In this episode of Hidden True Crime, Lauren Matthias takes you inside the heartbreaking case that began with blurred boundaries on the Georgia Southwestern State University campus and ended with a toddler rushed to the hospital with catastrophic injuries. Sponsors Skims: https://www.skims.com/hidden Mint Mobile: http://mintmobile.com/hidden 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

In this episode, we break down the newly released 18-page probable cause affidavit in the murder of 38-weeks-pregnant Rebecca Park—a document filled with conflicting stories, shifting blame, and shocking admissions from Rebecca’s biological mother, Cortney Bartholomew, and stepfather, Bradly Bartholomew. Sponsor: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/HIDDEN Code HIDDEN Backstory Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mother-brutally-kills-pregnant-daughter-then-steals/id1521619380?i=1000739631261 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/76Auqb4gEfjBTJHGBQJOFs?si=ddcceeff2c4e4ce0 Affidavits https://midmichigannow.com/resources/pdf/d8402c6e-c8e0-49fd-92a0-6dfe21080e24-CORTNEYBARTHOLOMEWPCAFFIDAVIT.pdf https://mynews4.com/resources/pdf/5765d274-c7ce-4023-8309-54e9b6cda2c0-PARKPCAFFIDAVIT.pdf 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

A mother who spent months warning that she wasn’t safe. Two young twins whose lives ended far too soon. And a triple homicide that a small Arkansas town never saw coming. In this episode, Lauren unpacks the heartbreaking deaths of 40-year-old Charity Beallis and her 6-year-old twins, discovered shot inside their family home just one day after a pivotal divorce hearing. With a history of domestic violence reports, protective orders, strangulation allegations, and pleas for help that echoed across court filings and social media, the warning signs had been building long before the murders. Yet today, no arrests have been made — and the question of what truly happened remains unanswered. 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 Sources Public Court Documents https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/family-speaks-death-charity-powell-035155397.html https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/crime/charity-powell-beallis-final-divorce-hearing/527-198e3758-b71e-454d-b402-e55c5c66f83a https://www.crimeonline.com/2025/12/06/arkansas-mother-twin-children-found-dead-a-day-after-divorce-from-violent-ex/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15363649/amp/mom-kids-murdered-arkansas-mansion-divorce-battle.html https://www.rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2025/dec/05/sebastian-county-sheriffs-office-no-danger-to/ https://www.5newsonline.com/video/news/crime/latest-news-attorney-ex-husband-mother-bonanza-deaths-issues-statement/527-ce63d78d-2d45-4818-8d7b-4eb08b20950e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An 18-month-old baby found dead in her crib. Parents arrested for murder. And a shocking twist: they're directly related to Chad Daybell. In this episode, Lauren breaks down the disturbing case of baby Ruby Murray — a toddler allegedly left alone for days, fed only waffles, lulled to sleep with blasting rock music, and monitored by cameras that reveal just minutes of human contact before her death. As investigators uncover “crib days,” conflicting interviews, and chilling comments like “it was her time,” we explore the psychology behind extreme neglect, the family’s connection to the Daybells, and whether deeper belief systems may have played a role. This is the heartbreaking story of Ruby Marie Murray — and the fight for justice she deserves. 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 Sources: SOURCES: https://gephardtdaily.com/local/nibley-couple-arrested-after-death-of-18-month-old-daughter/ https://people.com/mom-whose-baby-died-from-malnutrition-dehydration-allegedly-said-it-was-her-time-11863032 https://www.gilliesmortuary.com/obituaries/ruby-murray https://kutv.com/news/local/cache-county-parents-accused-of-reckless-indifference-leading-to-infants-death https://www.fox13now.com/news/crime/cache-county-couple-arrested-following-death-of-18-month-old-daughter https://www.ksl.com/article/51414595/cache-county-couple-arrested-for-investigation-of-murder-in-neglect-case-of-toddler https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/nibley-parents-charged-with-aggravated-murder-after-infant-girl-dies-of-malnutrition/article_236b450d-3f3e-4f26-a238-89cc77742ccb.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are cases that shake a community, and then there are cases like this—where a 38-week-pregnant young mother vanishes, her body is later found in the forest, and her unborn baby is simply… gone. In this episode, we dive into the unfolding story of 22-year-old Rebecca Kay Park from Wexford County, Michigan—a full-term mom-to-be whose phone was tossed, and whose inner circle included a fiancé with a violent sexual history, a sister now accused of lying to investigators, and a biological mother and stepfather newly charged with her torture and murder. With court documents alleging a “frankly evil” premeditated attack and a community demanding answers, we walk through the chaotic timeline, the arrests, the search warrants, and the online interference to ask: what really happened to Rebecca—and where is her baby boy? Sponsors: Skims: https://www.skims.com/hidden #skimspartner Tovala: During Tovala’s Black Friday sale, you can get a FREE Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times. Head http://Tovala.com/HIDDEN and use my code HIDDEN to claim your free smart oven for a limited time. 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 Sources- https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/11/sheriff-calls-for-stop-to-social-media-rumors-hindering-search-for-missing-pregnant-woman.html https://www.9and10news.com/2025/12/01/biological-mother-of-missing-rebecca-park-arrested-awaits-arraignment/ https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/rebecca-park-arrest-family-baby-mother-stepfather-of-missing-woman-held-in-wexford-county-jail-as-investigation-continues https://nypost.com/2025/12/01/us-news/baby-missing-after-pregnant-22-year-old-found-dead-in-mich-woods/ Mom, stepdad charged in Rebecca Park's death; baby dead1 day agoDetroit Free Press WPBNhttps://upnorthlive.comVolunteers rally in Cadillac to search for missing woman Rebecca Park People.comhttps://people.comRebecca Park Death Mystery: Pregnant Woman's Baby Gone, Mom in Jail Websleuthshttps://websleuths.comFound Deceased - MI - Rebecca Park, 22, approx 38 wks pregnant, last seen entering vehicle, phone found - Wexford County - Nov 2025 WPBNMissing woman found dead after missing for 21 days, searcher says; autopsy pending1 week ago Court TV‘Evil personified’: Details revealed in murder of Rebecca Park11 hours ago 9&10 NewsMissing woman Rebecca Park found dead after 21-day search1 week ago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A father sets out for what should have been a simple family hike—three kids, a familiar canyon, a day in the mountains. But by nightfall, it had spiraled into a near-fatal ordeal that left two young children fighting for their lives and investigators questioning everything about his decisions. Text messages, photos, and heartbreaking statements from the children now paint a picture far more disturbing than a tragic accident. Was this adventure gone wrong… or reckless endangerment that crossed into something darker? 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 Sources: Charging Documents https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/us/utah-dad-child-abuse-hike.html https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/northern-utah/utah-father-who-went-missing-with-3-children-on-hike-charged-with-child-torture-abuse https://nypost.com/2025/11/27/us-news/utah-dad-micah-smith-charged-with-child-torture-after-taking-children-hiking-resulting-in-them-missing-and-hospitalized/ https://www.abc4.com/news/crimes-against-children/father-big-cottonwood-hiker-missing-torture/amp/ https://people.com/utah-dad-who-got-stranded-on-hike-with-3-kids-charged-with-child-abuse-11858399 https://globalnews.ca/news/11546661/utah-father-child-abuse-charges-hike-kids/amp/ https://www.ksl.com/article/51411042/extremely-selfish-dad-charged-with-taking-young-kids-on-dangerous-hike-that-ended-in-a-rescue https://gephardtdaily.com/local/father-who-took-children-on-mountain-hike-in-snowstorm-arrested-for-alleged-child-torture-intentional-abuse/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Lauren broke down the Jesse Mack Butler case, John is here with his analysis...how a now convicted predator, is walking free with no jail time, what risks that creates and how society sees cases like these. Jesse Mack Butler Backstory: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sadistic-teen-predator-they-refused-to-stop/id1521619380?i=1000738639418 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0y1YfCREO2HqBX5WwST4c0?si=be73ece100ab42fb Sponsors OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HIDDEN at https://www.oneskin.co/hidden #oneskinpod Sundays for Dogs: Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to http://sundaysfordogs.com/HIDDEN and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code HIDDEN at checkout. 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

In this episode, Lauren breaks down the newest and most unsettling developments in the disappearance of Melodee Buzzard, including the wigs, the multi-state road trip, the switched license plates, the bizarre “zoo couple” Ashlee claims took her daughter, and the troubling interview with Tyler Brewer that only raises more questions. With conflicting statements, dismissed charges, disturbing behavior, and a timeline that grows shakier by the day, we ask the question investigators—and Melodee’s family—are desperate to answer: Where is Melodee Buzzard? Sponsor Go to  ⁠https://shopbeam.com/TRUECRIME⁠ to get up to 50% off Dream while the Black Friday sale lasts. 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

In a case that is going viral, 18 year old Jesse Mack Butler, who was charged with a slew of crimes against two young girls, has walked free, despite a 78 year sentence. In this episode, Lauren breaks down the case, what happened and what legal decisions led to Jesse walking free. Sponsor Go to  https://shopbeam.com/TRUECRIME to get up to 50% off Dream while the Black Friday sale lasts. 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

A retired security engineer, a small Minnesota town, and two teens who picked the wrong house on Thanksgiving Day—what happened in Byron Smith’s basement has been debated for more than a decade as one of the most chilling self-defense cases in America. Sponsors Treat yourself or someone special to the most comfortable and innovative bras on earth this holiday season. Save 20% off sitewide at https://honeylove.com/HIDDEN Sources: https://www.justiceforbyronsmith.com/further-information https://www.10minutemurder.com/blog/thanksgiving-day-2012-how-byron-smith-executed-two-teen-burglars/ https://youtu.be/rgwIKrsE3M0?si=NuNaiwDGYRdZv8s7 https://youtu.be/waswKMganjI?si=yvZsxn1CrS8ZRnlo https://www.lipstickalley.com/threads/your-verdict-neighbor-kills-two-teens-breaking-in-his-house-self-defense-or-revenge-based-on-the-movie-dont-breathe.4874745/page-2 https://www.startribune.com/little-falls-trial-pits-the-right-of-self-defense-vs-murder/255041461 https://www.emblombrennyfuneral.com/obituaries/nicholas-brady https://podcasts.happyscribe.com/dateline-nbc/12-minutes-on-elm-street https://www.hometownsource.com/morrison_county_record/news/local/two-lf-teens-charged-in-connection-with-burglary-of-smith/article_5f271cba-81b6-507e-a229-3df72c8c39c9.html https://www.hometownsource.com/morrison_county_record/news/publicsafety/kriesel-convicted-of-meth-possession-sentence-stayed/article_6bd14ba1-ce93-539f-bd19-0c76d47a4d7a.html https://www.10minutemurder.com/blog/thanksgiving-day-2012-how-byron-smith-executed-two-teen-burglars/ https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/20/20-633/159775/20201105123712731_Petition.pdf https://www.kare11.com/article/news/crime/byron-smith-testifies-in-restitution-appeal/89-105774134 Star Tribunehttps://www.startribune.comIn Little Falls trial, Byron Smith finally testifies, breaks down on stand https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20-633_f2qg.pdf https://www.justiceforbyronsmith.com/the-ambush- https://www.grandforksherald.com/newsmd/witnesses-testify-they-saw-fear-in-smith-in-days-before-littls-falls-shooting https://www.justiceforbyronsmith.com/about https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-the-smoking-gun/crime-news/byron-david-smith-fatally-shoots-haile-kifer-nicholas-brady https://www.startribune.com/bail-lowered-for-man-accused-of-killing-2-little-falls-teens/183841961 https://youtu.be/b7-xa9VHBgY?si=XTulloNSqH8Via5H https://youtu.be/7SxydkG1Zw8?si=PQVnPfTbL783J5gr https://youtu.be/BtznJOJaXkE?si=qeqvn0EgwBoPqD_G https://truecrimenews.com/2018/04/19/retired-security-expert-kills-unarmed-teen-burglars-records-reaction-waits-24-hours-to-report/ https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/smith-byron-david.htm https://www.startribune.com/slain-teenage-cousins-linked-to-an-earlier-little-falls-break-in/181119611 https://themurderblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/12/case2-the-castle-doctrine-murders-how-much-force-is-reasonable-force/ https://ccwsafe.com/resources/byron-david-smith-part-1-the-limits-of-home-defense/ https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/171965/smith-v-united-states/ https://www.sctimes.com/story/opinion/2014/09/11/letter-testimony-smith-hearing-raises-questions/15483825/ https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/man-serving-life-sentence-for-double-homicide-sues-author-publishing-company-over-book-on-his-case/ https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/171965/smith-v-united-states https://law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/2019/18a-cr-1732.html https://www.justice.gov/osg/brief/united-states-v-smith-petition-0 https://themurderblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/12/case2-the-castle-doctrine-murders-how-much-force-is-reasonable-force https://www.startribune.com/questions-tear-at-those-who-knew-two-slain-little-falls-teens/180785621 https://youtu.be/rR_enPmJ9I4?si=kNXXNMtZnZCXzYxO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices