Bryan Kohberger’s Sentencing Behavior | Psychologist Reacts

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Hidden True Crime

True Crime, Society & Culture, News Commentary, Documentary, News

4.8 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 24 July 2025

⏱️ 102 minutes

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Summary

Bryan Kohberger sat emotionless in court as victims’ families gave gut-wrenching statements—but what was really going on behind that blank stare? In this episode, forensic psychologist Dr. John Matthias and journalist Lauren Matthias break down Kohberger’s chilling courtroom behavior, the psychology behind his silence, and what his sentencing hearing reveals about the man accused of the Idaho student murders. 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

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0:00.0	Hello, Hidden Gems. Thank you for your patience going over notes, dealing with a travel studio.
0:06.4	And looking forward, as are all of you, to being with my co-host.
0:14.5	Although we are miles apart tonight while I'm in Idaho covering the Coburger sentencing and you are at our house.
0:23.6	So we both watched the sentencing and many of you were wondering, as was I, Dr. John Matthias' thoughts.
0:33.6	For those new to our channel, we are hidden to crime.
0:42.7	We delve into what is hidden, the hidden motives, the things hidden behind some of the darkest crimes.
0:44.1	We have covered this case from the very beginning.
0:46.1	We appeared in the first Dateline episode before we knew of Brian Coburger when it was
0:52.8	just a mystery, when you were profiling a possible person.
0:57.5	And now here we are at the sentencing of Brian Coburger today.
1:01.7	So surreal to be in that courtroom once again.
1:04.3	This time, to see justice served.
1:08.7	Throughout this case, we have asked Dr. John matthias a clinical and forensic psychologist who has
1:15.2	degrees from from princeton as well as the USC and his thoughts he has been assessing criminals
1:23.7	for decades and is our co-host of Hidden True Crime.
1:28.3	So it's really important, John, that you're here. Thank you.
1:32.3	And we'd love to know your thoughts. What an overwhelmingly emotional day.
1:36.3	That's for sure.
1:38.3	And yeah, how are you, how are your thoughts watching it, babe?
1:43.3	I thought it was definitely one of the more interesting Yeah. How are you, how are your thoughts watching it, babe?
1:47.7	I thought it was definitely one of the more interesting sentencing hearings I have seen in many years,
1:53.4	maybe ever.
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