Working timeline of events leading up to the batshit insane civil injunction filed by Lauren Matthias.
Lauren
Christina
Disputed / Both
Act 1: Acquaintances→Friendships
April 18, 2022
"Hidden Hack Gate"
HTC posts a Patreon exclusive for anyone interested in what they know so far about a supposed hack.
Off to a very on-brand start....
March 22, 2023
Lauren shit-talkin Tricia Griffith
Bizarre group chat about Lauren's bizarre transactional acquaintance with Tricia Griffith.
"Tricia Griffith "novel-lectured-texted" me last night"
March 23, 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 but he's not here to speak for himself so I'm keeping this one filed under Red Flag for now.
Jamis last reply to Lauren on Twitter on Mar 22
HTC announces Jamis is fighting for his life on Mar 24
April 2023
Lindzie meets Lauren
Lindzie, who works in true crime media, meets Lauren. She has already been working alongside Grayson for some time, putting her inside Lauren’s circle more than a year before the April 2025 fallout.
April 2023
Lauren shit-talkin Lori Hellis
Lauren: "I'll title my public post: WTF why do we go live at the same time as the pizza quilting bitch show."
"That's just embarrassing for her..."
May 24, 2023
Shane Bishop
I have no clue who this is, who Shane is talking to, or why it's significant 😅
Email from Shane Bishop
August 2023
Lauren shit-talkin Summer
Lauren talks negatively about Summer in a group chat.
Group chat from Aug 2023
September 24, 2023
Besties with the enemies
Lauren jokes about being two-faced with colleagues.
Group chat from Sept 2023
November 4, 2023
FIRM Foundation Expo
Rod Meldrum confronts Lauren on incorrect information she perpetuated on Mormon Stories.
iMessage from Jake Blaney on Nov 4th
November 9, 2023
Group chat talkin Reddit posts
Lauren replies to someone re: Reddit posts.
The who what why of this one is unclear to me...
December 16, 2023
Lauren shit-talkin Gigi
Lauren pretending Gigi lets other people do the work...
Lauren's group chat from Dec 2023
February 25, 2024
Lauren shit-talkin Lori and Mandy
Lauren talks negatively about Lori and Mandy Matney in a group chat.
Lauren's group chat from Feb 2024 (1 of 2)
Lauren's group chat from Feb 2024 (2 of 2)
April 1, 2024
Chad Daybell trial begins
Christina meets Janeese and Lindzie on the first day of the Chad Daybell's trial.
Photo of Lauren and Tom Evans taken by Christina on Apr 2, 2024.
Grayson, Lauren’s producer and assistant, briefly overlaps with Christina professionally. That summer, Christina begins creating design work for Lauren’s channel.
May 2024
Lori D and Christina reacquainted
Based in California, Lori D gets reacquainted with Christina through Lindzie over the course of Vallow-Daybell court proceedings, press conferences, and public gatherings. It turns out their families go way back.
June 1, 2024
CrimeCon Nashville / Chad Daybell sentencing
Chad Daybell is sentenced in Boise the same weekend CrimeCon runs in Nashville. Christina and Lori D cross paths with Tom Evans and his wife Sadie there, exchange numbers, and begin the friendship that will end with a cancelled dinner in April 2025.
Summer 2024
Christina reads Tom Evans' book
Christina starts working more closely with Lauren and reads Tom Evans’s book in the process. She finds factual problems and flags them to Lauren as a professional courtesy; Lauren has been publicly promoting his work.
Fall 2024 / Jan 2025
The circle deepens
Grayson joins Lauren and Jawn full-time in October 2024. While Lauren’s mother and brother are both on hospice, Grayson shares details of Lauren’s mental health with Christina and connects her with Susan Hendricks for design work; nothing is finalized. Lindzie sends Lauren two friendly texts about a potential podcast collaboration around this time.
Feb 12, 2025
Friendly terms
Lori D has lunch with Lauren in Las Vegas while traveling. Everyone is still on good terms.
March 6, 2025
Lauren's brother dies
He died 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 11, 2025
Lori Hellis files CCB copyright claim against Lauren
Lori Hellis (retired criminal lawyer, Lori Vallow case author) files an amended Copyright Claims Board complaint against East Idaho News, reporter Nate Eaton, and Lauren Matthias. Her claim: Pegasus Books sent Eaton an advance PDF of her book Children of Darkness and Light for press review; Eaton forwarded it to Lauren; Lauren then distributed it to HTC YouTube subscribers before the September 3, 2024 release date. Lori alleges reproduction and distribution of her registered work (TX00094425) and seeks the CCB maximum of $30,000 from each respondent. Docket: 25-CCB-0050. CCB amended claim, 03-11-2025
Claim filed
March 16, 2025
True Crime Underground
Public Service Announcement: You better quit lying in private before the truth gets told in public. I'm not sure if you're suffering from delusions or amnesia, but you're trying to play with OG crashouts-we don't mind exposing what needs to be exposed. Didn't @ you as a courtesy, but don't mistake that for hesitation.
FB post that appears to be calling out Lauren
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 completely made up and spread by Lauren. Janeese has screenshots of Lauren admitting she doesn't even know her while making these claims.
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 (April 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 the morning. 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 asked Lauren about statements Lauren had been making behind her back to mutual friends and colleagues. Not a confrontation, just Christina wanting a clean break.
Lauren's text to Christina @ 9:52 AM
Christina's text to Lauren @ 2:02 PM
By that evening, Lauren texted Christina threatening legal action. Both sides agree this happened
Lauren's text to Christina @ 8:50 PM
April 9, 2025
Lauren sends C&D 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 truth gets told 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
C&D from Pace Johnson Law Group
April 9, 2025 in the 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
L-I-Z voicemail audio
L-I-Z voicemail transcript
April 10, 2025
Christina and Lindzie uninvited from dinner
Tom and Sadie Evans uninvite Christina and Lindzie from a dinner they were hosting after another episode of Lauren being ridiculous.
Christina's Tom and Sarah story
April 11, 2025
Lauren sends C&D to Lindzie
Lauren sends Lindzie a cease-and-desist via email, making various accusations and demanding she stop speaking publicly about Lauren even tho Lindzie had not in fact been speaking publicly about Lauren. Lindzie believes the C&D was meant to intimidate her into silence because of her friendship with Christina.
April 13, 2025
Stephanie responds to the C&D
Stephanie responds to Lauren's C&D via dunking on her brother, Pace.
Stephanie's email to Lauren's brother
April 15, 2025
Janeese has questions for Lauren
Encounter at Arizona courthouse
Lauren's side
Janeese confronted her at courthouse, requiring bailiff intervention. Ex 07
Janeese's account
Janeese wanted to ask Lauren about lies she spread, 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 and ran into the courthouse.
Bailiffs took Janeese into a room; they found Lauren's claims laughable and remained friendly with Janeese for rest of trial. Boise PD, July 30 call
Video 1 — Maricopa Courthouse @ 9:08 AM
Video 2 — Maricopa Courthouse @ 9:08 AM
Transcript
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
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.
11:45 AM: Lauren texts Christina re: Reddit posts about her recycling 10 to Life scripts
7:08 PM: Christina emails Lauren to let her know her own mod made the post—not Christina.
April 22, 2025
Lauren doubles down on her dumb shit
Lauren emails Christina at 2:32 PM with a new round of accusations.
Lauren emails Christina @ 2:32 PM with batshit bonkers accusations
Lauren and Grayson pose @ 2:58 PM like they aren't scheming
May 1, 2025
Lauren leaves group chat on Messenger
Lauren exits a Messenger group chat, citing she doesn't use the platform much anymore.
"I don't come on Messenger much anymore and..."
May 10, 2025
Stephanie removed from iCloud
Stephanie is removed from a shared iCloud conversation with Lauren. The detail surfaces later when Officer Boeve confronts Stephanie about a text he says was copied six weeks before his June 19 call, a timestamp that predates Lauren’s accusations against her.
Meanwhile Lauren tells the group chat: "I just told Larry and Kay via text."
Act 3: Going Public (June / July 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 connect over a wallpaper design Liz had previously asked Janeese about. Lauren never comes up; she doesn’t enter the conversation until after the Henderson PD situation begins.
June 5, 2025
Christina's brief trip to Arizona
Christina is in Arizona for about 24 hours. Lauren waves at her at the courthouse; Christina doesn’t acknowledge her.
June 9, 2025
"If you only knew" emails
An email with the subject line "The truth will come out" 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
The infamous Proton email
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 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.
June 2025 in 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
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 09Henderson PD bodycam
Gigi phone call with Officer Boeve (video)
Gigi phone call with Officer Boeve (transcript)
Stephanie phone call with Officer Boeve (video)
Stephanie phone call with Officer Boeve (transcript)
Officer Boeve calls Christina to follow up on Lauren & Grayson's bonkers police report.
June 22, 2025
First TikTok video appears....
Fellow empaths! Let’s hear your stories and the excuses the humans with the red flags gave you! Or maybe you mentally gave them the benefit of the doubt just too many times. I’ve got a long drive as a passenger.
I want your stories! #redflags #exfriends #empaths #narsissistsurvivor
June 25, 2025
Lauren reaches out to Mr. Breakfast
Lauren reaches out to Mr. Breakfast asking if he’d be willing to talk. She sends him a news article about a YouTuber who died by suicide and tells him people won’t stop “until my head is on a silver platter” and asks if people are trying to murder her. She later walks it back, calling it an impulsive 6am send, mentions having “befriended some wrong people at trials,” and asks to speak by phone. They arrange a call that evening.
Jun 25 iMessages between Lauren and Mr. Breakfast
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. She asks him to tell her directly what the complaint says rather than let it pass through a “game of telephone” where information gets “rewired in the process.” He describes the allegation: copying and sharing text messages with intent to harm Lauren’s reputation. Christina gives her account of both Lauren’s conduct and her own. Henderson PD bodycam
Officer Boeve's body cam of his convo with Christina
Henderson Incident Report HP250703000578
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 6, 2025
"Without his consent"
How she could do that without his consent is beyond me. Anyway, I could not wait to fill my lifelong friends in on some of the wild red flags I saw but (somehow) ignored in a year-long friendship...Ex 08
POV: You saw the red flags and thought....
July 7, 2025
Jawn: "This shit is a life destroyer”
At approximately 5 AM, John wakes to find Lauren rocking in the fetal position on their bed in visible distress. She tells him she does not want to live — the first suicidal ideation in their ten-year marriage. As a forensic psychologist who has evaluated 500+ criminals for recidivism risk, John describes the moment as "deeply alarming as a clinician." He takes Grayson aside that same day and cries while explaining what happened. From this point on, they make sure Lauren is never alone. Their 8-year-old son has also been affected: he tells Lauren she must promise to run to save her life if he tells her to, without asking questions, and has begun refusing to leave the home out of fear for her safety. The incident is corroborated by three sources: John as witness, Grayson told the same day, and Lauren’s texts to Grayson. Ex 40
July 7th iMessages between Lauren and Jawn
July 8, 2025
Christina: Don’t name names in the caption...
To my defense, the first one I didn’t know about until after. The second one had me speechless and the third one wasn’t as overt but definitely what happened. Also, I’m curious if you know who I’m talking about and if you yourself have stories to share! Don’t name names in the caption. Just let me know if you know 😂#exfriend #redflags #friendship #accountabilitymatters Third Matthias Decl. ¶38
MORE RED FLAGS!!
July 9, 2025
Is this false reporting?
Nevada cop can’t answer a basic question and was used by this ex-friend to make baseless accusations. Is this false reporting? Is this abuse of legal systems? Is this intimidation? Is this harassment? Is this weaponizing the police? I DON’T EVEN LIVE IN NEVADA #policeofficer #lifestory #lifeexperience #redflags #accountabilitymatters
POV: A cop can't tell you what law you “broke”
July 12, 2025
Soooo this is my boldest post yet.
I want your feedback and commentary! Should I do another bold one? #exfriend #whothefwasifriendswith #friends #redflag.
POV: gaslit in real time.Ex 10
July 13, 2025
Christina clowns on the clown
“She doesn’t have a clue who she’s messing with. Because you don’t care what people do to you...but those you care about...you’ll defend them so HARD” –my cousin. She’s not wrong. And that’s where I’m at. #friendship #redflags #whothefwasifriendswith I can not wait to hear how she tries to dig herself out of the hole she’s in today. 👀
...but those you care about...you’ll defend them so HARDEx 11
July 14, 2025
Lauren's Mormon Stories episode airs
Hidden True Crime's Lauren Matthias Pt. 1 - Early Years & Journalism Career | Ep. 2040Ex 12
Christina comments "👀👀👀" on HTC's Lauren Matthias Pt. 1 video
July 16, 2025
Felicia O'Shields email
Felicia O'Shields emails John Dehlin of Mormon Stories Podcast about Christina's TikTok videos.
Felicia emails John Dehlin (Mormon Stories) about Christina's TikTok videos.Ex 13
July 19, 2025
So, all you testing the waters...come join.
Look, I have 50 people following me. But I get way more views than that. So I know a lot of you are lurkers. And I know it’s either because she 1.) hurt you too 2.) she hurt someone you care about or 3.) she told you about this account as a way of “getting ahead of it” and now you’re curious. Whichever those 3 it is...let me tell you...Trust your gut. It’s real. I have not mentioned her name. I don’t even hate this person. I don’t wish harm or any ill on this person. All I wish is for those impacted by her to know they’re not alone. So, all you testing the waters...come join. The water’s nice and peaceful in here. #exfriend #redflags #whothefwasifriendswith #hatersgonnahate🥲😃🤣😂 #liarEx 32
The water’s nice and peaceful in here.
Act 4: Boise (July 21st thru 25th, 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 in the 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 [sic] 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 #2025-510902Both 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
Lauren confronted by Sarah P and Lori D about making false claims and using C&Ds to obstruct people from clearing it up (transcript)
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
"Paige has a way of sussing out the bad seeds.
This is @Paige Arminta Watts She’s been one of my bffs for years now and I literally don’t know what I’d do without her. Let me tell you, if she would have met the ex-friend of mine (who I made this account to expose) she would have clocked her in two seconds. Paige has a way of sussing out the bad seeds. I’m so grateful she’s in my life. She brings so much magic to life and it’s been fun sharing so many memories together. We went 6 years talking every freaking day. We have missed a few days these past few years but we blame it on parenthood. Hahaha. Love you P 😘 Ex 28
I literally don’t know what I’d do without her.
July 25, 2025
Hot mic at Vallow-Daybell sentencing
This shady chic was pretending to be nice to Lori Vallow Daybells sister, Summer Shiflet, so she could give information to this podcaster Lauren Mattias, who also seems shady. Look how Lauren looks over her shoulder to see who’s listening, then tells the chic, if Summer knows I talked to you, she’s not gonna like, DON’T SAY MY NAME!!!! Then she realizes the mics are hot, and professes what seems to be fake love for Summer 😂
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: After Boise (July / August 2025)
July 29, 2025
Hot mic!
“Kindness without honesty is brutality” and mannnnnn was that brutal.Ex 18
#exfriend #redflags #receipts #truthteller
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
So, I’m taking one for the team and speaking the truth.
🎶she f***ing hates me la la la la🎶. And I’m 100% okay with being hated by her. Never in a million years would she have thought it would be me to speak out publicly about her actions. And honestly, I wouldn’t have guessed it either because, until the pile of red flags, we were friends. But then I realized her words and actions did not reflect energy I like around me. Andddd her words and actions about those I am close with did not align with who those people are. And those people do not/did not deserve the crap they’ve had to put up with because of her.
Happy to be hated for the cause.
August 6, 2025
They leave that part out.
Nowhere on their websites does it state what he got his PhD in. It’s almost like it’s *Hidden* on purpose. But don’t worry, I found it. A PhD in Philosophy. Probably why they leave it out. Please tell me if I’m wrong but I’m pretty sure being a “forensic psychologist” is a lie as well. But I’m open to being wrong. I’m surprised these liars pants aren’t on fire at this point. #exfriend #questions #psychologyfactsEx 19
Can someone without a PhD in psychology actually perform forensic evaluations?
August 7, 2025
Grayson's midnight anxiety
Grayson texts Lauren at 12:17 AM in the middle of a panic attack, saying her anxiety won’t go away and her body is panicking. Lauren’s responses are brief: “What can you do? Maybe edit?” and “Well, embrace it...write it out in your journal.” Grayson tells Lauren Christina “just keeps going” and it’s making her panic, that she’s afraid it will never stop.
Grayson's iMessages with Lauren
August 8, 2025
"Her own words and actions"
Can we all talk about her own words and actions though?Ex 17
#exfriend #unhinged #facts
August 13, 2025
"There are laws that we just don’t know”
He literally called me to tell me I was breaking a law that he didn’t know. From a state I don’t even live 😂😂. I hadn’t even shared screenshots yet. Also, yes, I know, I touch my hair a lot. Idk why. Maybe an adhd thing? Who knows. But here’s some wild emotional whiplash.Ex 20
#lovebombing is real. Don’t fall for it!
August 16, 2025
JoeSchmoe books CrimeCon
Joe finalizes his CrimeCon 2025 reservations and travel plans.
August 19, 2025
Engage...
Part 1. Because after I recorded this question I remembered something. I’m going to post part 2 as soon as I drop my son off at soccer practice. But before you watch that, what are your thoughts? Also! Don’t forget to like and comment or engage if you’re seeing this. Let’s make sure this behavior is put out there in case others need the info! Ex 33
#personalitytype #personalitydisorder #redflags
August 20, 2025
Lauren emails Bobbi Jo Olsen
Lauren emails Bobbi Jo Olsen regarding an upcoming interview.
Email exchange
August 22, 2025
This isn’t just a question about the ex-friend I’ve been talking about.
I saw a video on TikTok where a girl was like “look, this is my background but you should also do the research yourself. You should verify the information. You shouldn’t just take some random person’s word for it just because they have an internet following. Verify my info. Etc.” and that stood out to me especially when a few weeks ago I got curious if any of ex-friend’s background could be verified. Only to find out she and her husband didn’t have a LinkedIn. And really, the only information on a Google search is information they’ve curated. Makes me curious. Ex 34
#redflag #youtubers #linkedin
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.
Declaration of Lauren Matthias
Declaration of Grayson Yohr
August 29, 2025
@thepigeonletters made my entire half decade with this gift 😭.
And how cute is my rainbow baby’s art on top of it? Peggy is the definition of “girl’s girl.” She is a genuine gem. Not an ounce of CZ in her. Point is, don’t let one bad apple ruin the rest. Life is too fun and beautiful to give a bad apple that power. Ex 30
#goodfriend #standupforyourself #realfriendship
Ongoing (summer–fall 2025)
SEO-targeting Lauren's name
Christina tags TikTok videos with Lauren's name, her husband's name, and her business name so that anyone searching Lauren surfaces Christina's content. Lauren flags this in her declaration. Third Matthias Decl. ¶41
#goodfriend #standupforyourself #realfriendship
Act 6: The Injunction (Sept 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.
Baseless Temporary Injunction
Email from Bobbi Olson re: Threat to Crime Con vendor
September 4th, that evening
The "Whoops" video
A commenter writes: "Time to tell the REAL STORY!" Christina responds: "As you wish." Ex 22Ex 37
Meghan Trainor
September 5th @ the hotel bar
Lauren and Grayson in Lindzie's space at the hotel bar
The night of Sept 5, 2025. You can find the longer caption at the end of this video.
Pause to read ♥️
Act 7: CrimeCon (Sept 5th thru 7th, 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 was 'caught': She 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. Christina 'knew': 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 only socks and holding a camera. Ex 25
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.
Body cam 1 of 5 — Sept 5th
Body cam 2 of 5 — Sept 5th
Body cam 3 of 5 — Sept 5th
Body cam 4 of 5 — Sept 5th
Body cam 5 of 5 — Sept 5th
September 6th and 7th
Proximity continues
Grayson reports Christina was escorted by security into a restaurant directly behind them, within 500 feet — she estimates ~75 feet. Janeese takes a video showing Lauren chatting calmly in that same restaurant, which she says contradicts Lauren's claims of immediate danger. D-13
Metaglasses video
Metaglasses video transcript
Act 8: The Courts (Sept / 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
September 11, 2025
Comments on HTC's page
Grayson screenshots some posts made on HTC's social media page as if they're sinister when they're actually just straightforward questions. Ex 27
Posts screenshot by Grayson
September 13, 2025
Second Declaration of Lauren Matthias filed
Lauren's second declaration is filed with the court.
Filing
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.
Filing
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
Enforcement Motion
Christina's Memo in Opposition and Prehearing Brief
September 19, 2025
Declaration of John Matthias filed
John Matthias (clinical and forensic psychologist, Lauren's husband) files his declaration documenting the psychological toll on Lauren, their son, and himself since April 2025. He catalogs Lauren's symptoms: panic attacks, suicidal ideation, hypervigilance, social withdrawal, insomnia, weight loss, and migraines. Their 8-year-old son has developed a parental role-reversal — taking on the job of protecting his mother — and refuses to leave the home. John himself has experienced anxiety, depression, and elevated blood pressure. His expert conclusion: Christina's repeated injunction violations "demonstrate clear antisocial traits that significantly increase the risk of harmful behavior in the future." He formally requests the court strengthen the injunction and refer the matter for criminal prosecution. Declaration of Dr. John Matthias, 09-19-2025
Declaration of Jawn
2nd Declaration of Grayson
Declaration of Sarah N
Declaration of Susan Hendricks
Declaration of Janeese S
Declaration of Lindzie H
Declaration of Lori D
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
Third Declaration of Lauren Matthias
Reply Memo in Support of Lauren's Lies
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.
Hearing audio
Hearing transcript
Christina's Objection to Declarations Filed by Lauren
September 23, 2025
Objections to defense declarations
Lauren's lawyers file paragraph-by-paragraph objections to all five defense declarations.
Lauren’s Objections to Respondent’s Declarations
September 25, 2025
Christina's CORA requests
Christina files records requests with Aurora PD for records related to the bullshit shit show Lauren and Grayson manufactured.
NextRequest Portal Request
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.
Certificate of Service
Objection to Unspecified, Unverified Media Request for Attendance at Evidentiary Hearing and Access to Court Records
Request to Submit for Decision Amended Temporary Civil Stalking Injunction
Proposed Temporary Civil Stalking Injunction
October 10, 2025
More 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
Motion to Continue
October 13, 2025
Opposition to Motion to Continue
Respondent’s Memorandum in Opposition to Motion to Continue Evidentiary Hearing.
Motion to Continue Evidentiary Hearing
Order on Motion to Continue
October 15, 2025
The nine-hour LIEstream
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
Email to Mr. Breakfast
October 20, 2025
Lori Hellis has some thoughts...
Lori Hellis and Christina have some brief but relatable exchanges on each other's pages. Exhibit 26
Screenshots of Lori's comments
Christina's Reply
October 24, 2025
Grayson calls Henderson PD re: swatting threat
Grayson Yohr calls Henderson PD (non-emergency) to flag a potential swatting threat against the Matthias household. She identifies herself as executive producer of the podcast; Lauren and John Matthias are the hosts and live at the address. She notes that the temporary protective order had been posted online with their home address visible, and asks that officers contact her directly before responding to any calls, to confirm. Two separate CAD incidents logged: HP251024000562 and HP251024000564. Henderson PD CAD logs
Screenshots of swatting threat
CAD sheet
October 26, 2025
HTC files copyright claim against Kresha Kay Goodwin
Hidden True Crime files a Copyright Claims Board complaint against Kresha Kay Goodwin (YouTube channel: DifficCULT Research) for playing an entire HTC video — an interview with Kay and Larry Woodcock about JJ Vallow's murder — on her own channel while talking over it to claim it as "commentary." HTC argues it was not transformative commentary and was not educational. The harm claimed: viewers were diverted to DifficCULT Research instead of HTC's channel, and Kresha used the stream to spread "harmful and false narratives" about HTC and Lauren Matthias. Relief sought: the streams not be re-posted. YouTube had already taken the video down for copyright infringement prior to the CCB filing. eCCB filing receipt, 11-11-2025
HTC strikes Kresha
October 31, 2025
Lauren sends C&D 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
Bonkerz letter to Christina’s husband and mom
December 4, 2025
Copyright Claims Board tells Lauren to FOH
The Copyright Claims Board issues a letter rejecting Lauren's claim.
Letter
December 12, 2025
Mr. Breakfast calls Lauren's Bullshit
Mr. Breakfast posts a Reddit thread publicly addressing and disputing Lauren's claims.
Reddit post
December 24, 2025
HTC deletes approx 700+ comments
HTC mass-deletes approximately 700+ comments from their social media. A subreddit archive captures what was removed.
Subreddit archive
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
The More Accusations I've Heard Over the Last Year, the More I've Learned the Value of Receipts
May 31, 2026, CrimeCon Day 3
Last day of CrimeCon 2026
Convention concludes.
Act 9: Expungement (Sept / Oct 2026)
September 25, 2026
Christina petitions to expunge her record
Christina files a Petition to Expunge Civil Protective Order or Civil Stalking Injunction under Utah Code 78B-7-1003, along with a Certificate of Service and proposed order. The temporary injunction was issued ex parte on September 4, 2025, Mac had no opportunity to respond or submit evidence, and was never made final. Matthias herself moved to dismiss the case on October 14, 2025 and never took the stand. Her claims were never tested under cross-examination.
Under Utah law, expungement does not erase the underlying facts: courts may still consider the same circumstances in any future case (Utah Code 78B-7-1004(8)).
Utah Code 78B-7-1003
Expungement Presser
October 26, 2026
Matthias files opposition, one year after dismissing her own case
Lauren Matthias files opposition to the expungement petition. The filing relies primarily on Mac's public videos, social media posts, and a clip from an interview, not on any new contact or conduct. Key claims in the filing vs. the record:
Matthias's filing claims
The order shows Mac "was the stalker"
Expungement should be denied because Mac continues to talk publicly about the case
"No evidentiary hearing on the request was held"
The record
That language comes from the preprinted temporary order form, signed on Matthias's paperwork alone and never tested
Judge Wright, Sept. 22, 2025: "This civil stalking injunction was in no way meant to silence what Ms. Mac is doing"
Sept. 22, 2025 minutes show two witnesses testified under oath and were cross-examined
Double standard
Matthias built her channel covering trials and hearings open to the public. In her own case, she asked the court to close the October 16, 2025 hearing. On the morning of October 14, Judge Wright denied that motion, "the presumption is openness to allow the public access to court proceedings to preserve transparency and public confidence in the justice system", and approved Law & Crime's request to cover the hearing. That afternoon, Matthias's attorney moved to dismiss the case.
"I asked for a hearing because I wanted to prove her accusations false. Two days before I could do that in court, she dismissed her own case. A year later, she's still calling me a stalker in court papers and using my videos as the reason to keep that label on me. The judge said this order was never meant to silence me. She's still actively trying to make it do exactly that."
Christina Mac
Opposition filedClaims contradicted by record
Opposition to Petition to Expunge Civil Protective Order on Civil Stalking Injunction