Act 1 · The Friendship (2023 – Early 2025)
March 2023
Lauren's brother injured in ATV accident
Medical discussions about sperm preservation follow. Lauren later states her brother was not in a coma during these conversations — context that becomes sharply contested when Christina posts a video about him in July 2025.
April 2023
Lindzie meets Lauren
Lindzie, who works in true crime media, meets Lauren. She has already been working alongside Grayson for some time. This places her in Lauren's circle more than a year before the April 2025 fallout.
April 2024
Lauren and Christina meet
They connect through mutual interest in a criminal case. Over the following summer, Christina begins doing graphic design work for Lauren — thumbnails and graphics for her true crime content. Grayson Yohr, Lauren's producer/assistant, ends up briefly crossing professional paths a bit more with Christina. Christina also meets Janeese and Lindzie on the first day of the Chad Daybell trial.
May 2024
Lori D and Christina re-aquainted
Lori D, based in California, gets reaquainted with Christina through Lindzie as they all attend court proceedings, press conferences, and public gatherings for the Lori Vallow-Daybell trial. Turns out, Lori D and Christina's families go way back.
June 1, 2024
CrimeCon Nashville / Chad Daybell sentencing
Chad Daybell is sentenced in Boise, Idaho. The same weekend, CrimeCon is in Nashville. Christina and Lori D run into Tom Evans and his wife Sadie at CrimeCon — they share a cafeteria experience and exchange numbers. This is the origin of the social friendship that leads to a dinner invite in April 2025, and its abrupt cancellation.
Summer 2024
Christina reads Tom Evans' book
As Christina does graphic design work for Lauren, she begins reading Tom Evans's book. She finds facts amiss and lets Lauren know — since Lauren has been publicly promoting his work. The flag goes nowhere.
Fall 2024 – Jan 2025
The circle deepens
Grayson starts full-time with Lauren in October of 2024. Grayson shares a bit of TMI re: Lauren's mental health with Christina while Lauren's mother and brother are both on hospice at the same time. Grayson connects Christina to Susan Hendricks (former CNN/HLN anchor) for design work; they exchange texts but nothing is finalized. Lindzie sends Lauren two friendly texts about a potential podcast collaboration.
Feb 12, 2025
Friendly terms
Lori D has lunch with Lauren in Las Vegas while traveling. Everyone is still on good terms. Within weeks, that changes.
March 6, 2025
Lauren's brother dies
After a 2023 ATV accident and extended medical care. This becomes central to later events — a social media post about him in July becomes one of the most contested pieces of evidence.
March 2025
Janeese learns Lauren has been talking about her
Janeese learns that Lauren has been making false statements about her to others — including that "Janeese is a swinger" and that her "husband left her because of stuff." All of it made up. Janeese has screenshots of Lauren admitting she doesn't even know her while making these claims. This sets up the April 15 courthouse confrontation.
Week of March 24, 2025
Tom Evans texts Christina
Tom Evans texts Christina: "Hi Christina. We're just getting the word out that my second book is finally available on Amazon. Hope you're doing well. We'll see you at CrimeCon if not before." Friendly and routine — less than two weeks before everything changes.
Act 2 · The Fallout (Apr. 2025)
April 7, 2025
Lindzie and Lauren cross paths at Lori Vallow-Daybell trial
Lindzie is at the Lori Vallow-Daybell trial in Phoenix for work. She and Lauren greet each other while in line at the courthouse — a brief, friendly exchange with no further interaction that day.
April 9, 2025
The confrontation that started it all
Christina and Lauren have an exchange at the Maricopa County Courthouse in Phoenix. What happened depends on who you ask:
Lauren's side
Christina confronted her. Lauren had a panic attack — Grayson had "never seen anything like that before." She texted Susan Hendricks to come to their AirBnB. Susan arrived to find Lauren "extremely emotional" in a state she'd "never seen her in before."
Christina's side
Christina had a conversation with Lauren about statements Lauren had been making behind her back to mutual friends and colleagues. Not a confrontation—just Christina wanting a clean break.
By 8:50 PM that evening, Lauren texted Christina threatening legal action. Both sides agree this happened
April 9, 2025
Cease-and-Desist to Stephanie
Pace Johnson Law Group sends a cease-and-desist on behalf of Lauren Matthias and Hidden True Crime podcast to Stephanie.
Allegations include: unauthorized access to Lauren's iCloud account, dissemination of private communications, and threats via Facebook.
The letter references a specific threat from March 16: You better quit lying in private before the trunk gets sold in public...we don't mind exposing what needs to be exposed.
Demands: Cessation of all unauthorized account access, dissemination of private messages, defamation, and harassment. References Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) violations and privacy law under California, Arizona, and Nevada law. Threatens civil action for damages. Legal letter
April 9, 2025 — evening
Friend gathering: Lauren says she's been hacked
That night at a gathering of friends, Lauren tells people she's been hacked and being extorted.
April 9, 2025
Liz's voicemail to Lauren
Liz leaves a voicemail for Lauren. Liz reminds Lauren of her name ("Liz L-I-Z"), saying Lauren doesn't recall it but "I actually think you do recall my name." Liz wants to discuss: (1) why Lauren doesn't remember her name, and (2) why Lauren is upset about texts Liz sent in group chats about other people. Liz says: "I'm sure it's hard to admit that you have said those things about those people." Liz clarifies she's not threatening, just wants to clarify, and asks Lauren to call her back. Voicemail cuts off. Ex 03
April 10, 2025
Christina and Lindzie uninvited from dinner
Tom and Susan Evans uninvite Christina and Lindzie from a dinner they were hosting.
April 11, 2025
Cease-and-Desist to Lindzie
Lauren sends Lindzie a C&D via email, making various accusations and demanding she stop speaking publicly about Lauren. Lindzie says she hadn't been. She believes the C&D was meant to intimidate her into silence because of her friendship with Christina.
April 13, 2025
Stephanie responds to C&D
Stephanie responds to Lauren's cease-and-desist.
April 15, 2025
Janeese's has some thoughts
Janeese approaches Lauren at Maricopa Courthouse to ask her about lies Lauren has spread. Lauren immediately responds:
Lauren: Are you recording me? Please don't.
Janeese: I need to talk to you about the stuff you've said about me.
Lauren: Please do not talk to me I feel threatened.
Janeese: Okay. I feel threatened by the things you're saying about me.
Lauren: So then let's stay away from each other...I think that you're a bully please stay away I feel threatened. Video transcript
April 15, 2025
Janeese courthouse confrontation
Encounter at Arizona courthouse (Lori Vallow-Daybell trial location).
Lauren's side
Janeese confronted her at courthouse, requiring bailiff intervention.
Ex 07
Janeese's account
Janeese wanted to talk to Lauren about lies Lauren spread about her — claiming "Janeese is a swinger" and her "husband left her because of stuff" (all false).
Janeese has screenshots of Lauren admitting she doesn't even know Janeese while making these statements. When Janeese approached to talk, Lauren freaked out, asking "Are you recording me?", then ran into courthouse shouting: "She's recording me! You are a bully! I feel threatened by you! Stay away from me!"
Cops took Janeese into a room; they found Lauren's claims laughable and remained friendly with Janeese for rest of trial. Officers even wanted to take a picture with her (inside running joke: Lauren was the joke).
Boise PD, July 30 call
April – May 2025
Reddit post and hacking claims circulate
A Reddit post referencing Lauren appears. Around the same time, Lindzie learns Lauren has been making false claims to people that her iCloud account was hacked and that she is being extorted. Ex 05
Week of April 21, 2025
Grayson positions herself near group she purports to fear
Lori D attends the Lori Vallow-Daybell trial in Maricopa County. Grayson approaches and positions herself in the immediate vicinity of where Lori, Lindzie, and Janeese are sitting.
May 10, 2025
Stephanie removed from iCloud
Stephanie is removed from a shared iCloud conversation with Lauren — a detail that becomes significant when Officer Boeve later confronts her about a text "copied six weeks before" his June 19 call, predating Lauren's own accusations that Stephanie was spreading messages.
Act 3 · Going Public (Jun. – Aug. 2025)
April – June 2025
Escalating proximity
Both sides accuse the other of deliberately positioning themselves nearby at court proceedings in Phoenix.
Lauren's side
Janeese repeatedly filmed Grayson at work "for no other reason than to harass me and intimidate me."
Christina's side
Lauren and Grayson intentionally positioned themselves close to Lindzie on several occasions — sitting beside her, standing next to her, appearing to read her phone screen.
May – June 2025
Liz and Christina connect
Liz and Christina get in touch about a wallpaper design Liz had asked Janeese about. Lauren never comes up in these conversations — the subject of Lauren doesn't arise until after the Henderson PD situation begins.
June 5, 2025
Christina's brief trip to Arizona
Christina flies to Arizona for approximately 24 hours. At the courthouse, Lauren waves at her — Christina does not acknowledge her.
June 9, 2025
"If you only knew" emails
An email with the subject line "If you only knew" is sent to multiple people involved in the prosecution of the Lori Vallow-Daybell case, informing them that Lauren has been talking negatively about them. Two batches are sent — one in the morning, one in the afternoon — with the same content. The Hidden True Crime info address and prosecutor Rachel Smith's email are the only recipients not BCCed.
Lauren's side
Lauren's side attributes them to the respondent's network.
Christina's side
Christina later asserts Lauren sent the emails herself.
Origin contested
June 10, 2025
Janeese in courtroom; Christina in the Bahamas
At trial, Janeese is in the courtroom. During a break, Lauren and Grayson move up two rows to sit directly behind Janeese — despite Lauren having previously claimed to feel threatened by her presence. Separately, while this is happening, Christina is in the Bahamas. Grayson calls Christina twice and sends a lengthy text message; Christina does not respond.
Week of June 9, 2025
Lori D observes repeated positioning at trial
Lori D attends the Lori Vallow-Daybell trial. She estimates Lauren and Grayson positioned themselves near her group at least six times over the week. On one occasion, Grayson appeared to try to read Lindzie's phone. Christina was not present.
June 2025 — Phoenix
Grayson tells Lindzie she won't be at CrimeCon
Grayson approaches Lindzie's area at the courthouse and starts a conversation with the friend next to her. Lindzie overhears Grayson say that neither she nor Lauren have plans to attend CrimeCon. Around the same time, Lindzie becomes aware that Lauren has called police regarding at least two friends, including Christina.
June 16, 2025
Lauren and Grayson try to reach Gigi
Lauren calls Gigi — no answer. Lauren texts Gigi requesting a callback. Grayson also calls Gigi. Whether they actually speak, and whether the call was recorded, is unclear.
June 19, 2025
The warning call & police investigation
Earlier that day, Lauren calls Liz — no message left. Later, Grayson receives a call from an unidentified woman warning her things were going to "go public" and people "wanted Lauren's head on a platter." Grayson tells Lauren and then contacts Henderson PD. Officer Boeve contacts two sources directly.
What the officer learned
From Gigi: A single mom of three with her 90-year-old grandmother in ICU. She received anonymous messages in May through Proton email and text/Facebook Messenger about Lauren talking negatively about people.
An anonymous Proton email sent to prosecutors (Lori Vallow case), media people (Gigi included), and victim family members stated "she's talked crap about you, you, and you and she's going to be exposed." Gigi refused to go public with the information and had no idea who sent it. Lauren's assistant called her that day pressing her.
Gigi told Officer Boeve: "I've defended her in the past...I don't have time for that like my cup is empty."
Officer Boeve concluded Gigi wanted nothing to do with the situation.
From Stephanie: Was friends with Lauren at one point; worked for her. Relationship "fizzled out" — no contact for over a year.
Lauren's other friends approached Stephanie asking about the falling out, and Stephanie shared ONE screenshot of her conversation with Lauren via Facebook chat (not directly sent to them).
Stephanie claims she explicitly told people "absolutely not" when they asked for screenshots — has proof in writing.
Stephanie denies spreading messages: "Lauren is blaming the wrong people… Lauren doesn't even know who's doing this."
Officer Boeve confronted her with a text allegedly copied May 10: "Stephanie Budge removed from iCloud. Yes I just told Larry and K via text. While that is scary don't let her follow you home."
Stephanie says she doesn't remember it; officer clarified it was COPIED six weeks before the call (not originally sent then).
Stephanie points out contradiction: Lauren accused her of HACKING before May 10 and sent cease-and-desist letter, but never reported hacking to police.
Stephanie: "If it was hacking, wouldn't you report that instead of just text sharing?" Admits she shared texts with friend Colette (privately) but 100% denies sharing with any media. Suggests Lauren might be doing this herself — "There's a pattern here."
Christina (described as contractor who worked with Lauren) keeps friend requesting Stephanie, who won't accept. Stephanie believes this is "stemming from this girl."
Officer Boeve warned her about Nevada law on sharing texts without permission and criminal vs. civil liability. Henderson PD bodycam
Lauren Lies: She told Boeve about a suspected hacker, Mr. Breakfast (he's not a hacker), describing him as a "cyber Robin Hood" who collects information, has done this to other podcasters (Mandy Matney), and is friends with Stephanie and Colette. Lauren admitted this was circumstantial evidence.
Officer Boeve doesn't bite: He advised Lauren to stop trying to control unknown variables, meditate, exercise, and prepare for the "what if" with crisis management rather than anxiety. Before he left, Lauren told him she was emotionally exhausted, having cancelled a $500 flight to stay and deal with the situation. Ex 09 Henderson PD bodycam
June 20, 2025
Officer calls Christina (initial contact)
Officer Boeve calls Christina to follow up on Lauren's report. Christina asks him to tell her directly about the complaint instead of relying on "game of telephone" where information gets "rewired in the process." Officer describes the allegation: copying and sharing text messages with intent to harm reputation. Henderson PD bodycam
Shortly after June 19, 2025
The social media accounts appear
Christina creates TikTok and Instagram accounts. Lauren's side says they exist solely to attack her. Over the following months, Lauren's filings document 53+ TikTok videos and 33+ Instagram posts, all referencing an "ex-friend."
July 1, 2025
Lauren visits Tammy Daybell's aunt
Lauren publicly states she traveled to Utah to visit Tammy Daybell's aunt Vicki in order to apologize to her.
July 3, 2025
Christina's detailed call with Henderson PD (41 min)
Officer Boeve calls Christina back for extended conversation. Christina makes significant claims about Lauren's conduct and her own actions.
Christina's account
On the anonymous Proton email: Christina claims Lauren sent it to herself. When officer asks how she knows, Christina is nervous about revealing her source but is certain: "Are you talking about the one Lauren sent herself? She sent it herself."
On her own conduct: Denies screenshotting and sharing messages. States she's 99% sure she never copied/shared texts from Lauren specifically. Admits sharing texts only with friend Colette privately, not with media. Has freelance investigative work on retainer (name redacted).
On Lauren: Uses stark language about Lauren having done "terrible things" and "pretty freaking awful things" and being "scrambling." Says Lauren is "terrified that the things she has done and what she has said is going to become public." Describes the "level of harassment going on from Lauren to others" as "unmatched." Suggests officer run background checks on Lauren and her family.
Christina's core theory: Lauren is using police as a "pawn" to scare people into silence. States she's identified a "pattern and a history of this." Reveals she's talking to people from Lauren's past ("years ago") to confirm: "is this a pattern?" This suggests a broader pattern of behavior beyond current events.
Her values: "I made it very clear from the beginning I don't talk shit on people." Claims she's being used as "a pawn in her game." Frustrated with her own local police department; impressed with Henderson PD's handling and thoroughness.
Key insight: Challenges officer's framing, noting that if Lauren sued for defamation, discovery would expose Lauren's phone — "the opposite of what she wants in this situation." This suggests Lauren's real concern may not be vindication, but preventing exposure.
Officer's findings: "There's nothing I had at this time to say that a crime had been committed." Christina is NOT subject to official investigation. This is a "candid conversation," not an investigation. Officer warns that IF she did share texts, it could result in criminal charges and civil liability. Provides incident numbers so Christina can obtain bodycam footage and records. Henderson PD bodycam
July 7, 2025
Two events collide on the same day
Christina posts a video about Lauren's deceased brother with the caption "without his consent," which Lauren says falsely insinuated sexual assault. The video gets 33,000+ views. Ex 08
That same morning at 5 AM, Lauren's husband John — a forensic psychologist — wakes to find her rocking in bed in fetal position. She tells him she doesn't want to live. First suicidal ideation in their 10-year marriage. John took Grayson aside that day and cried while explaining what happened. Three-way corroboration: John (witnessed it), Grayson (told same day), and Lauren's texts to Grayson. After this, they made sure Lauren was never alone. Ex 40
July 8, 2025
TikTok features Sarah P
Christina's TikTok features Sarah P with a caption asking others to share stories about Lauren.
July 12, 2025
Jodi Arias comparison
Christina's TikTok features a voice recording comparing Lauren to Jodi Arias. 33,000+ views. Ex 10
July 13, 2025
Clown emoji post
Christina's TikTok video uses a clown emoji sticker to redact Lauren. Ex 11
July 14, 2025
Lauren's Mormon Stories episode airs
Lauren's Mormon Stories Podcast episode (recorded July 3) airs. Ex 12
July 17, 2025
John Dehlin email
John Dehlin (Mormon Stories) emails Lauren. Ex 13
July 19, 2025
Recruiting video
Christina's TikTok: she notes "50 people following me" but "way more views," and invites lurkers to "come join. The water's nice and peaceful in here." Ex 32
July 29, 2025
Hot mic recording posted
Christina's TikTok features a hot mic recording of Lauren. Ex 18
July 30, 2025
Christina and Lori Hellis speak
After Christina reached out to Lori Hellis 2–3 weeks earlier via DM, they speak for the first time via phone.
July 31, 2025
"Inconvenient truths" video
Christina posts a TikTok featuring audio about "inconvenient truths that would burn your false kingdom to the fucking ground."
August 6, 2025
Posts target husband's credentials
Christina posts about John Matthias's credentials and later confirms that she called UNLV to vet his credentials. Ex 19
August 8, 2025
"Her own words and actions" post
"Can we all talk about her own words and actions though?" Ex 17
August 13, 2025
Text screenshots posted
Christina posts text message screenshots. Ex 20
August 16, 2025
JoeSchmoe books CrimeCon
Joe (a third-party whose later interactions with Lauren become a contested issue) makes his CrimeCon 2025 reservations.
August 19, 2025
Engagement push
"Don't forget to like and comment and engage if you are seeing this. Let's make sure this behavior is put out there in case others need the info." Ex 33
August 20, 2025
Lauren emails Bobbi Jo Olsen
Lauren emails Bobbi Jo Olsen regarding an interview.
August 22, 2025
LinkedIn TikTok
Christina posts a TikTok referencing Lauren's LinkedIn. Ex 34
August 23, 2025
Lori's "burn that false kingdom" comment
Lori D comments: "Burn that false kingdom down!!!!" Ex 35
August 27, 2025
Lauren's first declaration signed
Declaration of Lauren Matthias — 81 paragraphs, 11 pages — signed by counsel with permission via email.
August 29, 2025
"Toxic person" post
"Yeah sure, I'm talking about this toxic person I met, and knew for a year." Ex 30
Act 4 · Boise (Jul. 21–25, 2025)
July 21, 2025
Lindzie arrives in Boise (day one)
Lindzie is in Boise on a work trip for the Bryan Kohberger sentencing. While outside the courthouse under the media tent with Lori D, Lauren and Grayson walk into her immediate vicinity — approximately four feet — and remain there. Later, at the press conference, Lauren approaches Lindzie's area and asks about open seats. Lindzie does not respond, given the C&D. Janeese also attended that day.
July 22, 2025
Lauren waves; both groups in Boise
Lauren waves at Lindzie and Lori while in line — they ignore her.
July 23, 2025
The Boise incident — courthouse
Both sides are in Boise for the Bryan Kohberger sentencing. What happens at the courthouse:
Lauren's side
Lori D screamed at Lauren for trying to sit down. Janeese filmed her and Grayson all day. Six "accomplices" present: Lindzie, Janeese, Lori D, Sarah P, Julie I, Emma L.
Christina's side
Lauren and Grayson approached Lindzie despite the C&D. Grayson stood right next to their row. Later followed Janeese into the bathroom. Bailiffs spoke to Janeese but did not remove her. Christina was out of the country.
July 23, 2025 — evening
The Boise incident — restaurant (Bittercreek Ale House)
The confrontation moves to Bittercreek Ale House:
Lauren & Grayson's side
Grayson: I'm literally at dinner enjoying a dinner and they're coming up to me and making me feel unsafe when I'm not doing anything."
Says the group films them constantly: "All they do everywhere in public is film me."
Claims they're waiting across the street: "They're literally across the street from us waiting on us to leave this restaurant...the three of them are waiting to confront us."
Grayson escalates: "This is when people get murdered...What's next, will they physically assault me?"
After the confrontation, Lauren tells Lori and Sarah P: "A Cease-and-Desist is a legal business thing, it has nothing to do with you guys."
When Sarah says they know each other, Lauren insists: "I don't know you...we never hung out." (They have eyelash appointment history.) Says Sarah is making her uncomfortable and asks her to leave.
Grayson: "I worked with Lindzie and she tried to get me to sued so guess what I don't give a fuck."
Janeese filmed from outside. Lori and Sarah P approached their dinner table. After leaving, the group went across the street and waited. Lauren and Grayson called police for an escort. Officer Jacobsen took stalking report #2025-510902.
Video transcripts
Janeese's account
Group had been dining 2 hours. When leaving, found Lauren and Grayson sitting at table right by the door/exit. Janeese started recording them.
When Lindzie came out, Lori told Lauren: "You sent her a Cease-and-Desist, stop following her, stop talking to her."
Lauren responded: "I can talk to her, it's a press conference, I can do that."
Entire conversation recorded by Sarah.
Lauren told Sarah: "I don't know who you are, get away from me, you make me feel uncomfortable" — yet they've known each other for years (Sarah was going to do her eyelashes).
Janeese notes: Lauren knew this was Lindzie's favorite restaurant (they used to go there together when friends); restaurant is self-seating, so Lauren likely saw them inside and stayed anyway, positioning herself by the door.
Boise PD, July 30 call
Report #2025-510902 Both sides claim the other positioned themselves; conversation recorded by respondent's group
Susan Hendricks was in Boise for the Kohberger sentencing. She and Lauren waited in line overnight but left before dawn because Lauren felt unsafe. Grayson was in an emotionally distressed state; Lauren took video of her. Ex 21
July 24, 2025
The morning after
Susan Hendricks meets Lauren and Grayson for breakfast. She describes them in "an absolute panicked state" — what she'd call "fight or flight." They kept watching the door at every noise.
July 24, 2025
"Who I made this account to expose"
Christina posts: "Let me tell you, if she would have met the ex-friend of mine who I made this account to expose..." Ex 28
July 25, 2025 — Lori Daybell sentencing
Hot mic at Vallow-Daybell sentencing
Lauren and Trista Hale are caught on a hot mic talking about Summer Shiftlet at the Lori Vallow-Daybell sentencing. Separately, a witness on a contemporaneous livestream claims Lauren was cutting in line and telling people she had a "stalker."
July 30, 2025
Janeese's call with Boise PD
Sergeant Jacobsen from Boise PD calls Janeese to get her perspective on stalking allegations. Key points from Janeese:
Janeese's full account
On the lies Lauren told about her: Lauren falsely told people "Janeese is a swinger" and her "husband left her because of stuff" — all made up. Janeese has screenshots of Lauren admitting she doesn't even know Janeese while making these statements about her.
On contradictory behavior: At an earlier Arizona trial (after the Apr. 15 incident), Lauren claimed to feel threatened by Janeese, yet when Janeese sat closer (invited by detective's wife to media row), Lauren moved up two rows to sit RIGHT BEHIND Janeese at break.
Janeese: "If you feel so threatened by me, why would you get that close to me?"
On the restaurant: Janeese notes Lauren knew that restaurant was Lindzie's favorite (they used to go there together when they were friends). Restaurant is self-seating, so Lauren likely saw them inside and deliberately stayed, positioning herself by the door. "There's no stalking...she showed up to our locations."
On the C&D contradiction: Lauren sent C&D to Lindzie but then directly approached her multiple times (waving at her, asking to sit next to her at press conference).
Police perspective: Sergeant Jacobsen noted "there's drama on both sides to be honest," but acknowledged Janeese's points. Even an ISP cop friend of Janeese's found the whole situation "laughable." Officers at earlier Arizona trial found Lauren's claims laughable and remained friendly with Janeese.
Janeese's final word: "There's no stalking...she's the drama, she's created it all. I don't approach her...the only time I tried was that one time when I wanted to talk to her...and she freaked out. I've never even had a conversation with her except that one time." Boise PD bodycam
Act 5 · The Injunction (Sep. 4, 2025)
September 3, 2025
Lindzie and Christina arrive in Denver for CrimeCon
Lindzie arrives in Denver. Christina is already checked in at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora.
September 4, 2025 — ~6:00 AM
Civil Stalking Injunction issued
The court grants a temporary CSI. Christina's husband Conner is served at their home. The order prohibits contact, requires 500 feet distance, names specific stay-away locations including CrimeCon and "online forums and social media accounts," and lists protected persons including Lauren, John, Grayson, their son, and extended family/co-workers. Lindzie is present when Christina learns from Conner that police came to their home with the injunction.
September 4 — that evening
The "Whoops" video
Within hours of service, Christina posts: "Whoops, you messed up, ran around and then you got caught." A commenter writes: "Time to tell the REAL STORY!" Christina responds: "As you wish." Ex 22 Ex 37
September 4 — hotel bar
Lauren and Grayson in Lindzie's space at the hotel bar
That evening, Lindzie is setting up a table in the hotel bar for her employer's podcast with Lori D. Lauren and Grayson arrive and repeatedly position themselves within a five-foot radius. Grayson comes within approximately two feet of Lindzie's table. Lindzie finds this striking given that Lauren has listed her as an "accomplice" in the injunction filings.
Act 7 · The Courts (Sep. – Oct. 2025)
September 10, 2025
Lori D's YouTube video
Lori D posts a YouTube video about the case. Christina comments "Thank you Lori, thank you" with crying emojis. The video results in threatening emails and comments directed at Lauren. Ex 26 Ex 27
September 13, 2025
Second Declaration of Lauren Matthias filed
Lauren's second declaration is filed with the court.
September 16, 2025
Paul C witness affidavit filed
Paul C files his witness affidavit — a wet signature on a paper filing, making it one of the few signed declarations on the petitioner's side. Paul C was at CrimeCon on September 5 and documented Christina's proximity to Lauren in the hotel bar with timestamped photos.
September 17, 2025
Enforcement motion filed
Lauren files an ex parte motion alleging 6 specific violations between Sep 4–10. Seeks contempt ($1,000 per violation), up to 30 days jail, permanent injunction, GPS monitoring, and — for the first time — a criminal prosecution referral. Ex Parte Motion
September 19, 2025
Declaration of John Matthias filed
John Matthias's declaration is filed. Signed by counsel with permission via email.
September 21, 2025
Reply Memo / Pretrial Brief
Filed on a Sunday. 20 pages. Argues the "public figure" defense has no basis in stalking law, citing Ragsdale v. Fishler (2025 UT App 36) and the statute's "to or about" language. Quantifies the campaign: 53+ videos, 33+ posts, 6+ months. Reply Memo
September 22, 2025
Evidentiary hearing
Hearing held before Judge Wright. Lauren retains Deiss Law PC as additional counsel. Two unsigned declarations filed: Susan Hendricks and Sarah N.
September 23, 2025
Objections to defense declarations
Lauren's lawyers file paragraph-by-paragraph objections to all five defense declarations.
September 29, 2025
Defense countermove
Christina's lawyers serve an amended CSI with significantly narrower terms — stripping the social media/online activity restrictions, removing CrimeCon as a stay-away location, narrowing protected persons from broad categories to just 3 named individuals, and softening the 500-foot rule with "where reasonably possible."
October 8, 2025
Procedural chess
Defense files a Request to Submit, arguing Lauren didn't respond to the amended CSI in time — asking the court to enter the weaker version by default. Defense adds a second attorney (Jaussi). An unidentified media entity requests access to the evidentiary hearing. Lauren's lawyers object in a 14-page filing requesting the hearing be closed.
October 10, 2025
Procedural chess
Deiss files a motion to continue — but with the wrong court header ("Third Judicial District Court, Salt Lake County" instead of Fourth District, Utah County). Motion to Continue
October 15, 2025
The nine-hour livestream
The day before the scheduled evidentiary hearing, Lauren does a nine-hour livestream publicly discussing the case and the women she accused of stalking her.
October 16, 2025
Hearing cancelled
The evidentiary hearing scheduled before Judge Wright is cancelled. Lauren backed out. Both sides had expanded their legal teams — Lauren with two law firms (Pace Johnson + Deiss Law), Christina with two attorneys (Dunkelberger + Jaussi). An enforcement motion, media objection, and default-entry motion on the amended CSI were all pending.
October 17, 2025
Lauren's direct email to Mr. Breakfast
Two days after a 9-hour live event, Lauren emails Mr. Breakfast directly from hiddentruecrime@gmail.com. She claims she was "confused" by the police report and references her own private 4+ hour recording of the police meeting.
She states: When I saw the police report, I was confused. I had no recollection of bringing you up. Claims she didn't respond to his earlier text because "it was clearly a made up story about police contacting you. They don't even know who you are."
She emphasizes: There are thousands of [redacted]. They know nothing but a name. No one has brought you in to this or is reaching out to you.
Asserts: The police have not called you. [Your attorney] is not needing to clear up any information, as there is none. References months of stalking, threats of "head on a platter," and paranoia about former contractors.
Closes with: I value your questions and concerns. I don't value made up stories in an attempt to get information. Email
October 31, 2025
Cease-and-Desist to Mr. Breakfast
Deiss Law (Andrew G. Deiss) sends a cease-and-desist on behalf of Lauren Matthias to Mr. Breakfast. Demands cessation of harassment and dissemination of "altered, AI-generated, or private messages" attributed to Lauren.
Cites Florida Statute § 934.03 (two-party consent wiretapping law), § 784.048 (harassment statute), and 18 U.S.C. § 2261A (federal cyberharassment law).
Includes data preservation notice requiring preservation of all documents, communications, social media posts, emails, Discord messages, and metadata. Threatens civil action, monetary damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees. Demands compliance within five (5) business days. Legal letter
Post-Injunction Saga · (Nov. 2025 – May 2026)
November 11, 2025
Anonymous "Veracell" email to Mr. Breakfast's employer
An anonymous email (from veracall@pm.me) is sent to Mr. Breakfast's employer alerting them to his extensive online operations under multiple aliases: @bensmit14173399 and another X account, u/Bright_Breakfast3911 on Reddit, and operator of r/Hidden TrueCrimeChat subreddit.
The email documents allegations of: doxing (including an elderly widow), infiltrating private Discord groups to publish confidential conversations, misattributing legal documents, and "rabble-rousing" in high-profile cases. Includes screenshots and posts from March 2024 and November 2025 characterizing him as a "destructive nightmare" in the true crime space.
Notes he was retained on a freelance fact-checking engagement where he violated confidentiality obligations by publishing protected materials, resulting in a cease-and-desist from the third-party organization.
Email characterizes his online behavior as a potential violation of company policies and reputational risk. Anonymous; allegations unverified
November 17, 2025
Mr. Breakfast's attorney response
Marc J. Randazza (Randazza Legal Group) responds to Lauren's C&D on behalf of Mr. Breakfast with a "Notice of Non-Compliance." Response is dismissive and sarcastic, criticizing the C&D for lacking specificity. Argues Deiss is not a Florida Bar member and has misinterpreted Florida law. Points out that § 934.03 (wiretapping statute) doesn't apply because: (1) there's no evidence of interception of communications, and (2) altered or AI-generated messages cannot be "intercepted" by definition since they weren't participated in by Lauren. States § 784.048 and 18 U.S.C. § 2261A require specifics about course of conduct, which the C&D doesn't provide.
Concludes: We don't know what you're talking about. My client is not going to comply with your letter in any way, shape, or form. Legal letter
November 25, 2025
Anonymous letter campaign
Christina's husband receives an anonymous letter in the mail covered in what appears to be smashed pumpkin. Christina's mother receives an identical letter (without the orange gunk) on the same day. Both contain no return address, oddly personal accusations, and random spelling mistakes. Anonymous; origin unknown
May 29, 2026 — CrimeCon Day 1
The "naughty list"
Louie pulls Christina aside and patronizes her about conduct at the event. Then pulls Jay aside for the same treatment. Tells both they are allowed to record and stream in hallways but not in official CrimeCon sessions with speakers.
May 30, 2026 — CrimeCon Day 2
CrimeCon2026 The convention unravels
Morning: Lauren and Grayson spotted on JLR's livestream prior to JLR confronting Dali. JLR is subsequently removed from CrimeCon. Livestream
Afternoon: Lauren and Jawn spotted on Gigi's livestream. Lauren texts Louie a screenshot of Christina appearing on Jay's livestream; Louie immediately locates Christina to pull her aside again for undisclosed reasons. Ms. Woozy appears on a 360 livestream positioned behind Christina and allies. Livestream
Incident: Aspen Conner follows Christina and attempts to surreptitiously record her — caught in the act. Recording without consent; confrontation documented
May 31, 2026 — CrimeCon Day 3
Last day of CrimeCon 2026
Convention concludes.