Act 1 · The Friendship (2024 – Early 2025)
April 2024
Lauren and Christina meet
They connect through mutual interest in a criminal case. Christina begins doing graphic design work for Lauren — thumbnails and graphics for her true crime content. Grayson Yohr, Lauren's producer, oversees the work and becomes friends with Christina.
Fall 2024 – Jan 2025
The circle expands
Grayson starts full-time with Lauren in October. She and Christina become close — they talk often about Lauren's mental health while her mother and brother are both on hospice. Grayson connects Christina to Susan Hendricks (former CNN anchor) for design work. Lindzie, who works in true crime media, has known Lauren since 2023 and meets Christina around this time. Lori, based in California, also enters the circle.
Feb 12, 2025
Friendly terms
Lori 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.
Act 2 · The Fallout (Apr. 2025)
April 8–9, 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 — a reckoning.
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 11, 2025
Cease-and-Desist to Lindzie
Lauren sends Lindzie a C&D 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 9, 2025
Janeese's first confrontation attempt
Janeese approaches Lauren at Maricopa Courthouse, trying to talk 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 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
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.
June 19, 2025 (morning)
Liz's voicemail to Lauren
Liz leaves 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
June 19, 2025 (later)
The warning call & police investigation
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." She calls Henderson PD. Officer Boeve contacts two sources directly.
What the officer learned
From Gigi (Jennifer): 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 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 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 warned her about Nevada law on sharing texts without permission and criminal vs. civil liability. Henderson PD bodycam
Officer then told Lauren about a suspected hacker (redacted name) — described 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.
After the call, Officer Boeve advised Lauren to stop trying to control unknown variables, meditate, exercise, and prepare for the "what if" with crisis management rather than anxiety. Lauren ended the call 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
Late June 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 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 fetal position. She tells him she doesn't want to live. First suicidal ideation in their 10-year marriage. Corroborated by three sources: John (witnessed it), Grayson (told by John that day), and Lauren's texts to Grayson. Ex 40
July – August 2025
The campaign continues
Voice recordings comparing Lauren to Jodi Arias (33K+ views). Posts about her husband's credentials. Admitted she called UNLV to investigate him. Contacted national news producers warning against working with Lauren.
Key "self-incriminating" posts
Jul 24: "who I made this account to expose" Ex 28
Aug 8: "Can we all talk about her own words and actions though?" Ex 17
Aug 19: "Don't forget to like and comment and engage... Let's make sure this behavior is put out there" Ex 33
Aug 29: "I'm talking about this toxic person I met, and knew for a year" Ex 30
Act 4 · Boise (Jul. 21–24, 2025)
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 screamed at Lauren for trying to sit down. Janeese filmed her and Grayson all day. Six "accomplices" present: Lindzie, Janeese, Lori, 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
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 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 4, 2025
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.
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
Act 6 · CrimeCon (Sep. 5–7, 2025)
September 5, 2025
CrimeCon — the injunction is tested
Both sides are at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora, Colorado. CrimeCon was specifically named as a stay-away location in the injunction. Christina records the encounter via Meta glasses.
Lauren's side
Christina told CrimeCon security she knew about the injunction but intended to attend anyway. Officers found her near Lauren, served her a physical copy, and removed her — told to leave or face arrest. She acknowledged her husband had sent her the order. After removal, she posted videos including one with Eminem's "Worms" lyrics. That evening at 10:17 PM, she stood ~20 feet from Lauren in the hotel bar wearing socks and holding a camera.
Christina's account (Meta glasses)
Christina was there FIRST — had been at CrimeCon for 2 hours before Lauren arrived. Says "Grayson is right there, she just walked past me, she just ID'd me just now."
Officer informs her: "You are the restrained party in the state of Colorado."
Christina points out: "Me being here for the past two hours doesn't matter if she wants to come down here?"
Officer confirms the burden falls on her: "the burden does fall on you a lot...and I'm not saying it's right, I'm not saying it's wrong, I'm just saying that's the way it is."
Financial impact: Christina paid $2K+ for premium CrimeCon tickets** plus air fare and hotel; officer notes tickets "on the cheap end" cost $400.
She states: "I have accepted that I cannot go to CrimeCon which is two grand I paid...I have accepted that that is my lot right now."
She made sure no one was with her when she came. She predicts: "I know that she's gonna have me arrested no matter what."
Officer tries to be cooperative: "I'm trying to avoid it."
Meta glasses video, 09-05-2025
Paul C, a friend of Lauren and Grayson, documented the hotel bar proximity with timestamped smartphone photos at 10:17 PM, estimating Christina was within 20 feet of Lauren. Ex 25
September 6–7
Proximity continues
Grayson reports Christina was escorted by security into a restaurant directly behind them — within 500 feet, he estimates ~75 feet. Janeese takes a video showing Lauren chatting calmly in a restaurant, which she says contradicts Lauren's claims of immediate danger. D-13
Act 7 · The Courts (Sep. – Oct. 2025)
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 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. The outcome of the case is not reflected in the filings reviewed. 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 record
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 record
Incident: Aspen Conner follows Christina and attempts to surreptitiously record her — caught in the act. Recording without consent; confrontation documented