Podcast · True Crime
by Mile Higher Media & Audioboom Studios · English · True Crime
Want to explore the darkest depths of humanity and horror, but don’t know how? Let the guys over at Lights Out guide you through the seedy underbelly of true crime and the mysteries of the paranormal. Kill the lights. Join the dark and twisted journey. Sit back and try to relax, as Josh and Ian take
5 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 16 min
On November 13th, 2022, the Moscow Police Department responded to reports of a quadruple homicide, an unheard-of crime in the friendly university town. The manhunt lasted for over a month, leading the FBI all the way from Idaho to Pennsylvania, where DNA analysis from a single knife sheath button led them to the criminology PhD candidate: Bryan Kohberger.
E313 · 28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 53 min
On October 30th, 2018, the largest criminal trial in modern German history opened at the Weser-Ems-Hallen ballroom. Nurse Niels Högel, a prolific “Angel of Death,” stood accused of at least 100 murders. Early on in his career, he became addicted to inducing cardiac arrest so he could heroically rescue patients, leading to countless deaths. Niels had already stood in court three times at this point, but it seemed detectives were stuck in a horrifying maze, with new cases appearing around every corner after each trial. The true number of victims is still unknown to this day.
E312 · 21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 51 min
In the early morning hours of October 6th, 1974, British man Michael Taylor committed a brutal act, murdering his wife, Christine, along with their family dog. This horrifying killing followed an intense, hours-long exorcism performed the night before, and the murder sparked public outrage regarding concerns about the negligence of the church officials who oversaw the medieval ritual. As the case unfolded, many questioned whether Michael was truly a cold-blooded killer or a victim of psychosis resulting from religious abuse.
E311 · 7 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
Alec Newald was a normal guy who found himself in the midst of an extraordinary experience. One evening, during a routine drive to Auckland following a painful divorce, he experienced what he initially thought was a car crash. He soon realized, however, that he had actually been transported to an alternate reality, surrounded by unusual entities that would alter the course of his life.
E310 · 31 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
On November 25th, 1988, Junko Furuta was on her way home from work when Hiroshi Miyano abducted her and eventually brought her to his friend’s house the next day. There, Hiroshi, along with Jō Ogura, Shinji Minato, and Yasushi Watanabe, raped and tortured Junko for 40 days, leading to her tragic death. It wasn’t until March 29th, 1989, that the police found her burial site: a metal oil drum filled with concrete, with Junko’s long black hair protruding through the cracks.
E309 · 24 Aug 2026 · 58 min
From December 2005 to October 2006, a young family was psychologically broken down and physically assaulted by a grisly, unforeseen entity. Even paranormal investigators struggled to comprehend what they witnessed, and could only encourage the victims to remain calm. After almost a year of endless torment, they finally expelled the poltergeist in the most unexpected way.
E308 · 17 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
Over the course of 17 years, Wilfried and Angelika Wagener deliberately tortured several women in cruel and unusual ways, leading to the destruction of their livelihoods and the deaths of two. They were finally caught when they were driving the final victim home, and their car broke down, leading the taxi driver to call an ambulance to save her. The subsequent trial revealed years of abuse that exceeded the court’s expectations. It exposed institutional failures that let Wilfried go unmonitored after being put in jail for tormenting his first wife. This lack of surveillance led to Wilfried…
E307 · 10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
During their visit to Nuku Hiva in French Polynesia, German adventurers Stefan Ramin and Heike Dorsch were attacked by a local, Arihano Haiti. Arihano shot and killed Stefan, then sexually assaulted Heike, prompting a 50-day manhunt that ended with his surrender. Heike returned home to Germany, devastated and penniless. Media coverage, filled with sensational claims of cannibalism, and a complicated trial made this one of the island’s most high-profile cases in its history.
E306 · 3 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
Dana Sue Gray is a serial killer serving a life sentence at California Women’s Prison in Chowchilla. She was convicted of two murders and one attempted murder, and is also suspected of a third killing, all victims being elderly women. Driven by a compulsive shopping addiction, Dana used her victims’ credit cards and cash for immediate spending sprees after their deaths. Her brutality shocked the community and devastated both her family and her victims’ loved ones, who found it difficult to understand how she preyed so ruthlessly on these poor women.
E305 · 27 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
On July 15th, 1992, Rachel Nickell (nik-KELL) was sexually assaulted and murdered in front of her two-year-old son. The flawed police investigation led to an innocent man spending over a year in jail while the true killer remained free. It took 16 years, and the murders of another young woman and her four-year-old daughter, along with dozens of assaults, before the real culprit was finally identified.
E304 · 20 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
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.
E303 · 13 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
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.
E302 · 6 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 3 min
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.
E301 · 29 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
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.
E300 · 22 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
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…
E299 · 15 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
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.
E298 · 8 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
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.
E297 · 25 May 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
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.
E296 · 18 May 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
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.
E295 · 11 May 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
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?
E294 · 4 May 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
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…
E293 · 27 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
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?
E292 · 20 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
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.
E291 · 13 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
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…
E290 · 6 Apr 2026 · 40 min
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…
E290 · 30 Mar 2026 · 42 min
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…
E289 · 23 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
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…
E288 · 16 Mar 2026 · 52 min
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.”
E287 · 9 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
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…
E286 · 2 Mar 2026 · 59 min
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.
Want to explore the darkest depths of humanity and horror, but don’t know how? Let the guys over at Lights Out guide you through the seedy underbelly of true crime and the mysteries of the paranormal. Kill the lights. Join the dark and twisted journey. Sit back and try to relax, as Josh and Ian take you through the darkest of tales— from the natural world to the unnatural, from the known to the unknown. Lights Out is a mixed bag of killers, cults, cryptids, hauntings, the occult, demonic possessions, and alien abductions. Escape into the corners of madness and mayhem. Watch and listen to Lights Out on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, or wherever you get your podcasts today. New episodes are released every Monday. Make sure you subscribe and follow the show on social media @lightsoutcast
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