Lights Out

Lights Out

Mile Higher Media & Audioboom Studios
Država Združene države Amerike
Zvrsti Pravi Zločin
Jezik EN
Epizode 296
Zadnja 20.07.2026

Lights Out is a true crime and paranormal podcast that explores the darkest depths of humanity and horror. Host Josh guides listeners through tales of killers, cults, cryptids, hauntings, the occult, demonic possessions, and alien abductions. The show covers both natural and unnatural phenomena, from the known to the unknown. New episodes are released every Monday.

Epizode

  • 304: The Controversial Reverend Who Guided 102 People To Their Death 20.07.2026 1h 34min
    George Exoo wasn’t a killer, but he found a certain satisfaction in the deaths he witnessed. As a right-to-die activist, he offered his services to those wanting to end their lives at home, despite deep opposition from both within and outside the movement. George ignored criticism, insisting he was called to help people end their suffering, even without a terminal diagnosis. In the end, he facilitated over 100 premature deaths, proclaiming to be a midwife to the dying.
  • 303: The Entity Terrorizing This Family Wasn't Human... 13.07.2026 1h 27min
    In October 2002, Jaime and Ben Shea thought they’d found their dream home in the quiet town of Lamar, Arkansas. The centuries-old colonial home possessed a deep mystery and enticed the young couple on their search for the perfect place to raise their children. It was one of the oldest homes in the state, and with its age came unsettling stories and restless entities that haunted the Shea family for nearly six years.
  • 302: She Faked A Pregnancy & Then Murdered An Expecting Mom... 06.07.2026 2h 3min
    During the COVID-19 pandemic, Taylor Parker committed an unthinkable crime. She attacked her close friend, Reagan Simmons-Hancock, and cut her unborn child from her stomach, leading to Reagan bleeding out and her baby dying. Taylor was ultimately found guilty of both murder and abduction, having tried to claim the baby as her own. The trial revealed the intricate web of lies Parker had woven, leading to the devastating killing.
  • 301: They Buried Themselves Alive For The End Of The World 29.06.2026 1h 38min
    In the fall of 2007, an apocalyptic vision drove an Orthodox cult to take refuge in an underground cave near the remote village of Nikolskoye, Russia. Their prophet, Father Pyotr, remained above ground to recruit more followers and send them below to await the coming of the Antichrist. For 198 days, the members, including young children, were surrounded by concerned authorities day and night. The so-called “chosen ones” threatened to blow themselves up with over 100 gallons of gasoline if authorities interfered with what they saw as their God-given right to prepare for the end of the world.
  • 300: The Terrifying 2026 'Shark Cave' Diving Disaster... 22.06.2026 1h 33min
    On May 14th, 2026, a group of experienced Italian divers disappeared during a research trip in the Maldives, setting off a race to save them. Despite their skills, the divers made a fatal wrong turn inside a monstrous underwater cave. A Coast Guard sergeant also tragically lost his life while trying to recover them. The tragedy revealed a series of miscommunications and lapses in planning. None of the organizations involved had a complete picture of the group’s intentions, and the divers lacked the proper equipment and certifications for the dive. The loved ones of those who passed are still waiting for answers, and very little information has been released to the public.
  • 299: He Waited in the Shadows… and Women Never Came Home 15.06.2026 1h 12min
    In the 1980s, the rural community of Hwaseong, South Korea, was gripped by fear as a serial rapist and murderer terrorized the area. Over the course of five years, ten women and girls were brutally attacked in the small villages of Hwaseong. For more than thirty years, the case remained unsolved, amplifying public mistrust in law enforcement. Innocent people were imprisoned for crimes they didn’t commit, while families mourned without answers. It wasn’t until 2019 that the real killer was finally identified, and police realized he was hiding in plain sight all along.
  • 298: Something Was Hunting in the Lewis-Clark Valley. 5 People Never Made It Home. 08.06.2026 1h 11min
    Over the course of five terrifying years, a string of gruesome murders and mysterious disappearances shattered the wholesome image of small-town America in the Lewis-Clark Valley. Once considered a perfect place to raise a family, the Valley was forever changed by the loss of three young women and two unexplained abductions. Decades later, the families are still searching for answers, while the killer remains at large.
  • 297: The Terrifying "Mr. Nobody"... The Most Violent Poltergeist Ever Witnessed 25.05.2026 1h 33min
    In the 1960s, the Pritchard family suffered through terrifying property destruction and the assault of their teenage daughter, Diane. Now, 30 East Drive is classified as one of Britain’s most haunted houses. It carries on in infamy with its supernatural host, Mr. Nobody. He’s rumored to be one of the most violent poltergeists in history and continues to antagonize both ghost hunters and neighbors.
  • 296: The Axe Murdering Housewife Who Walked Free... 18.05.2026 1h 15min
    The Betty Gore case is one of the most chilling and controversial true crime stories to come out of suburban America. In 1980, the seemingly ordinary town of Wylie, Texas, became the site of a brutal and shocking killing that left a community in disbelief. At the center of it were two women: Betty Gore and Candy Montgomery. Their lives became fatally intertwined through friendship, betrayal, and a secret affair. What followed was a violent confrontation that ended in an unimaginable act, raising questions about motive, self-defense, and what ordinary people are capable of.
  • 295: Her Heinous Crime Put Her On Death Row At 18 Years Old 11.05.2026 1h 14min
    Christa Pike’s case is one of the most disturbing in modern true crime, an obsession-fueled spiral of manipulation and brutality that left even seasoned investigators shaken. At just 18, she became the youngest woman on death row in the United States, but the real horror lies in the twisted relationships and dark motives that led her there. Behind one shocking night of violence is a tangled web of jealousy, control, and escalating threats that no one stopped in time. What pushed things past the point of no return, and why did no one see the danger until it was far too late?
  • 294: She Built A Maze To Escape The Dead... 04.05.2026 1h 40min
    Step inside the twisting halls of the Winchester Mystery House, where doors lead to nowhere, and the walls seem to bend around secrets. At the center of it all is its owner and creator, Sarah Winchester, a woman said to be haunted by tragedy, and maybe by something even darker. Guided, according to legend, by the words of ghosts, she spent decades constructing a mansion designed to confuse whatever followed her. But what really drove her? Was it guilt, grief, or something truly supernatural that refused to let her rest? The mysteries inside this home have only deepened over time. So enter if you dare, because you may walk out with more questions than answers.
  • 293: He Watched From the Trees: The Horrifying Story of The Leaf Killer 27.04.2026 1h 22min
    In 2010, Matthew Hoffman, a seemingly average man, horrifically murdered three people and kidnapped a child. The community was left in shock, but the truth behind his actions was far more disturbing than anyone could imagine. Hoffman had a history of obsession and violence, but what drove him to commit such an unimaginable crime? Matthew had an unhealthy fixation with leaves and trees, which even played a role in the crime, earning him the nickname “The Leaf Killer”. Was this a cold, calculated spree, or the result of a deeply disturbed mind spiraling out of control?
  • 292: Truly Disgusting Crimes By Even More Disgusting People 20.04.2026 1h 5min
    In this episode, we’re diving into some of the strangest crimes ever reported. From a mysterious vandal terrorizing a neighborhood to bizarre break-ins and deeply unsettling encounters, these cases prove real life can be stranger than fiction. Some are disturbing, some are unbelievable, and some are just plain bizarre. But every one of them actually happened.
  • 291: An Unsolved Killing Surrounded by ‘Satanic’ Rumors 13.04.2026 1h 13min
    On November 12th, 1988, the body of 14-year-old Brandy Hutchins was found in the root cellar of an abandoned house in Coal Hill, Arkansas. Just days before, he father dropped her off at the house after Brandy told him friends were throwing her a birthday party there. At the start of the investigation, authorities believed that her murder was done by satanists after occult imagery and possibly signs of a sacrifice were found in the dilapidated house. Investigators later stated they didn’t believe the case was connected to Satanism, but by then, the media had moved on. Many believe that Brandy’s “boyfriend at the time may have had something to do with her murder, especially after being linked to another missing woman. To this day, Brandy Hutchins' murder is unsolved. Her cousin, Julie, fights for justice and is a recipient of a Higher Hope grant.
  • 290: From Church Members to Cold-Blooded Murderers 06.04.2026 40min
    The Lafferty case unveils a cryptic narrative surrounding brothers Dan and Ron Lafferty, once devout members of the LDS Church who splintered off to form their own religion, “the School of the Prophets.” Their descent into darkness led to the chilling murders of Brenda Lafferty and her 18-month-old daughter Erica in 1984 — under the guise of “divine revelation.” The following legal proceedings, including Ron's death sentence and Dan's life imprisonment, add layers to a tale fraught with mystery and intrigue, shedding light on the dangers of religious fanaticism following an unfathomable tragedy.
  • 290: The Horrific Mass Shooting Still Unsolved 36 Years Later 30.03.2026 41min
    On the morning of February 10, 1990, employees of a small, semi-rural bowling alley in Las Cruces, New Mexico, arrived for what should have been a normal work day. But before the alley even opened, two armed men rounded up employees, as well as some of their children, who they brought to work. They shot all of them before setting the building on fire and escaping. Shockingly, a 12-year-old victim, who had suffered from multiple gunshot wounds, bravely called 911 shortly after they left. Her chilling account described two calm, methodical men who seemed intent on nothing but terrorizing their victims. When it was all over, four people were murdered, three were gravely wounded, and the local community was left reeling from the shocking massacre.  Despite eyewitness sketches and a rapid police response, no arrests were ever made. More than thirty years later, the Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre remains unsolved.
  • 289: The Witch Prison That Won’t Let the Dead Leave 23.03.2026 1h 9min
    In the quiet English village of St. Osyth stands a small, chilling building known as “The Cage”. In the late 1500s, women accused of witchcraft were locked inside the walls during brutal trials. Centuries later, the prison was renovated into a home, but some believe the spirits of the witches still remain. Residents and visitors have reported hearing voices in empty rooms, apparitions appearing before them, and even being physically attacked by an unseen force. The Cage now has the reputation for being one of the most haunted places in the U.K. Is it simply a house with a dark past, or is there something inside The Cage that won’t rest?
  • 288: They Thought Their House Was Haunted. It Was Much Worse. Who Is Daniel LaPlante? 16.03.2026 51min
    In 1986, the Bowen family in Pepperell, Massachusetts, began experiencing terrifying events in their home—strange noises, missing items, and what seemed like signs of a haunting. The girls believed a ghost was responsible, since they held a séance to contact their late mother. Months later, their fears turned real when a hidden intruder was discovered living inside the house: 16-year-old Daniel LaPlante, who had secretly watched the family from within the walls in a disturbing case of “phrogging.”
  • 287: Lucy Letby: Serial Killer Nurse or Miscarriage of Justice? 09.03.2026 1h 23min
    Between 2015 and 2016, something was happening inside a neonatal intensive care unit in England. Babies, premature, fragile, fighting to survive, were suddenly collapsing. Not one. Not two. But again… and again… and again. Doctors couldn’t explain it. These weren’t expected deaths. Many of the babies had been improving. Some were even preparing to go home. And yet, without warning, their oxygen levels would plummet. Their stomachs would swell. Strange purple blotches would spread across their skin. And almost every time it happened… one nurse was there. Her name was Lucy Letby. She was quiet. Soft-spoken. Dedicated. The kind of nurse parents trusted with their most vulnerable moments. She volunteered for extra shifts. She comforted grieving families. She made memory boxes for parents who had just lost their children. But behind that image, prosecutors would later argue, was something far darker. Over the course of a year, seven babies would die. Ten more would survive attempted murder
  • 286: Warren Files: The Demon on Buckingham Road 02.03.2026 58min
    In 1998, the Beckwith family moved into a spacious house in Seymour, Connecticut. At first it seemed like their dream home, but the family soon started to experience things that seemed like a nightmare. They all saw figures, heard voices, and even were physically attacked unseen entities. That’s when the family enlisted the help of Ed and Lorraine Warren but the strange occurrences only grew from there.

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