Leave The Lights On
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsLeave The Lights On is a weekly true crime podcast with a paranormal twist! Join Eliza as she discusses things that go bump in the night or has you wondering who did it. It's scary out there, so leave the lights on.
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FINIAL EPISODE: The Amityville Murders
October 23, 2022 21:15 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBOn November 13, 1974, police reported a homicide at 112 Ocean Avenue, where they discovered six members of the DeFeo family — father, mother, and four of their five children — shot and killed execution style. The surviving son, Ronald “Butch” DeFeo Jr., was eventually charged and tried for the murder of his family. His defense was that a demonic presence made him do it. What is real and what is fake? For the episode of LTLO let's find out! Resources: amityvillemurders.com | wikipedia.org | a...
Who Is The Watcher?
October 16, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWhen the Broaddus family bought a new house in an affluent New Jersey suburb, they believed they had finally achieved their lifelong goal of settling into their dream home. But it wasn’t long before the family realized they had actually walked into a nightmare after receiving a series of threatening letters from someone only known as The Watcher. Be sure to subscribe as there is only one episode left till the end of the show! Resources: time.com | radiotimes.com | people.com | digitalspy.com...
Did Ruth Ellis Deserve to Die?
October 09, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBRuth Ellis was the last woman to be executed in the United Kingdom. She was convicted of the murder of her lover, David Blakely, and hanged at Holloway Prison. But was her execution justified or was the death penalty a harsh sentence for a beautiful mother of 2? This week join me as we explore the gray area of the death penalty. And be sure to listen to the end of the episode for a special announcement. For more visit lightsonpod.com Medium Account: medium.com/@lightsonpod Resources: wikip...
FORGOTTEN: Richmond Byers
October 02, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBWhat happens when urban legends have a true story behind them? This was a question one of our listeners, Autumn Bones, had that led her to find the truth about her local urban legend. This week she shares that story with us. Shortly after the turn of the century, the presumed abduction of Richmond Byers made national headlines. The boy’s father searched for years, bankrupting the family in a vain attempt to find his son. Unfortunately, Mr. Byers became a suspect which led to the creation of...
UNSOLVED: Margaret Martin
September 25, 2022 21:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBWhen 19-year-old Margaret Martin agreed to attend a meeting to discuss a job offer little did she know she was actually going to meet the person who would ultimately take her life. There were few clues about her killer’s identity other than the description of him being a “sandy-haired, slightly overweight” figure. No real suspects were ever tied to the murder and the media failed to get the word out. Can this case be solved? For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe. Resources...
Horror At McKamey Manor
September 18, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBAs we get closer to Halloween many of you will head out to enjoy a haunted house. I’m sure your experience will not only be scary but safe. But what if I told you that there is a haunted house that not only scares you but physically tortures you? Would you go in? This week we will look into McKamey Manor or the haunted house that many claims to be a torture chamber in disguise. Is this legal and why is the manor still open? Let’s find out. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscri...
Joseph Naso And His List Of 10
September 11, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBIt is April 13, 2010, when a probation officer goes to the home of Joseph Naso to perform a routine check. As the officer walks around the house he discovers questionable photos of women who looked unconscious, perhaps dead. Immediately sensing something is not right the officer orders a search of the house. What authorities would find in the home led to capturing a serial killer and uncovering a hit list of 10. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe! Ash and Aspen Digital: ...
Artemus Ogletree: Murder in Room 1046
September 04, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThe Mystery of Room 1046 is a puzzle that has challenged true crime and mystery nerds for more than eight decades. A young man, a brutal death, and a series of shady and nameless figures make for a story that reads more like a soap opera than actual reality. But the fact is, a teenage boy was brutalized to death in the middle of a bustling hotel and little else is known about this young man. So let's try to crake the case. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe. Resources: ...
SOLVED: The Saturday Night Strangler
August 28, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn 1973 the bodies of two 16-year-old girls were found dumped in South Wales. The friends had been raped and strangled on their way home from a disco. Less than a year later, the police trail had gone cold. It was not until a breakthrough in DNA fingerprinting some 30 years after the murders that detectives, finally had a chance of finding the killer. But was it too late? For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe. Resources: theguardian.com | wikipedia.org | walesonline.co.uk ...
Murder In The Stacks: Who Killed Betsy Aardsma?
August 21, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBMore than 50 years ago, during a quiet Thanksgiving week at Penn State University, 22-year-old graduate student Betsy Aardsma was murdered by a single stab wound in the school library’s stacks. There are two main suspects but no real evidence can be linked to them. Now, those who have spent years trying to solve her murder, fear her story is becoming a faded memory and the evidence will be lost to time. Can the case be solved? For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe! For 10% ...
The Lost Case Of The Lipstick Murder
August 14, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWhen it comes to mid-century murders in Los Angeles, the Black Dahlia gets all the ink, but another woman was slain during that same winter of 1947. Like Elizabeth Short, Jeanne French was found dead in a vacant lot, nude, with massive pre- and post-mortem injuries, and a message that was written in lipstick on her torso. Who was her killer and why has this case been lost in the archives of time? For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe! Resources: unsolvedcasebook.com | mediu...
Mormon in Chains: A Tail of Two Sides
August 07, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBWhen a former beauty queen (Joyce McKinney) kidnaps a Mormon missionary ( Kirk Anderson) and holds him hostage for 3 days people take notice. But when the word got out about what happened to the male victim many people began to question the validity of the claims. This week’s episode focuses on an under-researched form of sexual violence, female-on-male rape, and the stigmas that are associated with it. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe. Resources: wikipedia.org | allt...
ATTACK: The D.C. Sniper
July 31, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIn October of 2002 the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia were terrorized by a mysterious shooter who would randomly kill people in broad daylight. For 23 days law enforcement searched for the culprit while citizens ran for their lives. Join Eliza for the epic chase and final conclusion of the D.C. Sniper Attacks and the stories behind the victims. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe. Resources: wikipedia.org | crimemuseum.org | britannica.com | npr.org | cnn.com
KILLER COUPLES: Fred and Rosemary West
July 24, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn 1994, police dug up the bodies of nine young women from the home of Gloucester builder Fred West and his wife Rosemary. Upon further investigation, police were shocked to learn what atrocities were committed in the home, both to their victims and their own children. So step into the disturbing and macabre world behind some of the most horrifying crimes ever committed. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe! She's Birdie link for 10% off the whole order: https://www.shesb...
ARSONIST: The Pillow Pyro
July 17, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThroughout the mid-1980s and early-1990s, Los Angeles was plagued by a series of fires that claimed the lives of four people and cost the state millions of dollars in damages. Investigators concluded that the arsonist, nicknamed the Pillow Pyro, started the fires. For years the Pillow Pyro evaded the police. That was until new fingerprint technology emerged revealing the suspect’s identity, shocking even veteran police investigators. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe. ...
SERIAL KILLER: Steven Pennell
July 10, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn the late 1980s in Delaware, a string of bodies started piling up off Route 40. The victims, all women, bore disturbing marks of torture and police strongly suspected they were up against a serial killer — and a ticking clock. But it would be the efforts of a female undercover officer that would ensure the capture of Delaware’s only documented serial killer. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe! Resources: wikipedia.org | oxygen.com | delawaretoday.com |thetruecrimedatab...
UNSOLVED: The A1 Murder
July 03, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBSolicitor Janice Watson was young, pretty, and seemingly had her whole life ahead of her. However, it was brutally cut short on the evening of September 10, 1983, when her lifeless body was found in a ditch next to a lay-by on London’s A1. Killed 70 miles away from her home in affluent Notting Hill in London, Janice had been beaten about the head with a car jack. As police investigated her death, they discovered a baffling timeline of events and unusual occurrences that continue to confuse e...
A 5 Story Special
June 26, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIt's a pod swap featuring the Short Shorts Podcast! In this episode 5 fictional, life, and true crime-based short stories are done in a dramatic reading style. Featured stories include: 1. I am From the Future 2. Rose 3. The Room 4. Hero Within 5. Otzi The Ice Man The Short Shorts Podcast aims to give you amazing stories in short bites, perfect for a busy life. If you like their content, please follow them on Twitter @TheShortShorts1 and listen to more episodes on Spotify and Apple. Be sure t...
The Mystery Pooper Special
June 19, 2022 21:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBOver the course of several months, it was reported that an unknown person, dubbed the “Mystery Pooper”, had defecated almost daily on the track and football field of Holmdel High School. But when a surveillance operation caught someone in the act the identity of the mystery pooper would shock the entire community. Join Eliza and special guests Steve and Tina from Malice After Midnight Podcast for a special unlike any other! For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe! After Midn...
SOLVED: April Tinsley
June 12, 2022 21:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBEight-year-old April Marie Tinsley was abducted and murdered in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1988. For years, no progress in finding her murderer was made, despite creepy notes left by the killer in 1990 and 2004. But 30 years after her murder, things changed that led to a surprising ending. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe! Resources: thetruecrimedatabase.com | wikipedia.org | allthingsintresting.com | cnn.com
DEATH: The True Story of Conrad Roy
June 05, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOn July 13, 2014, Conrad Roy III, hooked up a hose to a generator inside his pickup truck and took his own life. But the suicide soon turned into a manslaughter case after investigators discovered sent texts from his then-girlfriend Michelle Carter encouraging him to kill himself. Join Eliza and special guest Kevin from The Jury Room Podcast as the pair explore the question, can words kill? For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe! If you or someone you know is suffering from ...
MURDER: Zodiac Killer III
May 29, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBMany true crime fans know about Northern California's Zodiac killer and his New York copycat. But did you know that there was a third killer who was influenced by the Zodiac 6,000 miles away in Japan? In this week’s episode, we will look into the murders committed by Shinichiro Azuma, who at the time was just fourteen, and if true justice was served. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe! Resources: thetruecrimedatabase.com | wikipedia.org | redditt.com | youtube.com
Baby Farming Plus A Guest
May 22, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBIt's the special cross-over no one asked for! Joining Eliza is Lindsey from Ye Olde Crime Podcast. Together the ladies look into the bizarre case of Amelia Dyer and the practice of baby farming. Be prepared for laughs and interesting facts. For more visit lightsonpod.com Ye Old Crime: www.yeoldecrimepodcast.com or @yeoldecrimepod Resources: murderpedia.org | wikipedia.org | allthatsinteresting.com | bbc.com
HORRIFIC DEATH: Tim McLean
May 15, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBOn the evening of July 30, 2008, Tim McLean, a 22-year-old Canadian man, was stabbed, beheaded, and cannibalized while riding a Greyhound Canada bus. The McLean family not only suffered the loss of their loved one but they never saw true justice as the culprit walked free. This case questions victim and family rights while highlighting a broken legal system and the strange world of forensic psychiatry. For more visit lightsonpod.com Resources: allthatsintresting.com | wikipedia.org | cbc.ca ...
The Murdaugh Mysteries
May 08, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBOn June 7, 2021, Alex Murdaugh called the police to report that he had found his 22-year-old son, Paul, and his 52-year-old wife Maggie shot to death on their property. The murders of the two Murdaugh family members shocked the community — but the investigation into their deaths led to a series of twists and turns including additional murders tied to the Murdaughs and an ending no one saw coming. For more visit lightsonpod.com Resources: greenvilleonline.com | wikipedia.org | time.com | cbs...
OVERBOARD: George Smith
May 01, 2022 21:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIn 2005 George and Jennifer Smith boarded a cruise ship for their honeymoon, never realizing that only one of them would make it home. It's assumed that George fell into the Aegean Sea. Was it an accident? A suicide? Or a murder? The circumstances around his death are perplexing and his family is still fighting for answers to this day. For more visit lightsonpod.com Resources: wikipedia.org | cbsnews.com | greenwichtime.com | newstime.com | YouTube.com
MURDERED: Mary Pitts
April 24, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMary Magdalene Pitts was cruelly murdered by the hands of her father and his housekeeper Marie Frazier. There were 20,000 people who came to attend the funeral of this three-year-old. This remains the largest funeral ever attended for a child in the USA and the first documented case of child abuse. For more visit lightsonpod.com Book: Cruelly Murdered: The Murder of Mary Magdalene Pitts and Other Kentucky True Crime Stories by Keven McQueen Resources: greenupbeacon.com | wikitree.com | find...
MURDERED: Cassie Stoddart
April 17, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBOn Sept. 22, 2006, 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was house-sitting for her aunt and uncle when she had a couple of friends over. She would have never imagined it would have led to her death. Authorities were quick to interview their suspects and reveal a plot of a senseless murder committed by two teenagers who were inspired by the movie Scream. So, if you’re curious about what happened to Cassie, I’ve got you covered! For more visit lightsonpod.com Video Transcripts: https://law.justia.com...
MYSTERY: The Isdal Woman
April 10, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWho is the Isdal Woman? This is a question that has plagued investigators, armchair detectives, and mystery solvers for over 50 years. In November 1970 the badly burnt body of a woman was found in a remote spot in Norway's Isdalen valley. As police started investigating her death, they uncovered a trail of coded messages, disguises, and fake identities - but never cracked the case. Do you think you have what it takes to solve the mystery? For more visit lightsonpod.com Resources: soapboxie....
I-5 KILLER: Randall Woodfield
April 03, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWith the 428th pick in the 1974 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers selected. . . one of the most violent killers in U.S. history. No one is saying football led Randall Woodfield down his dark path—but did it perhaps deter him from it, at least for a while? So buckle up as we dive deep into the I-5 Killer Randall Woodfield. For more visit lightsonpod.com New episodes every Sunday. Promo: Use code LIGHTSON30 through the link to get 10% off the whole order https://www.shesbirdie.com/?rfsn=516993...
MURDERED: Khaleesi Cuthriell
March 27, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBWhat happened to 3-year-old Khaleesi Cuthriell is a question that is puzzling a small town in Virginia. Officials say Candi Royer and Travis Brown are responsible for the disappearance of the young girl while she was in their custody. It seems the case was solved but Khaleesi's body hasn't been found. Justice groups are demanding more answers as they feel she's alive and suffering at the hands of human traffickers. Listen to this active case and help bring some answers to this perplexing case...
MISSING/MURDERED: April Jones
March 20, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB“Please…my daughter’s been kidnapped…” are words no mother should ever have to say. But for Coral Jones, those words sparked a waking nightmare that ended in tragedy. Her daughter April was only 5 when a stranger abducted her from her yard. This would be the last time anyone saw her alive. So join me and together let’s explore the tragic case of April Jones. For more visit lightsonpod.com Promo: Little Wicked Podcast @ALilWickedPod Resources: telegraph.co.uk | mirror.com | theguardian.com |...
MURDERED: Amanda Plasse
March 13, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAmanda Plasse was a beautiful 20-year-old woman from Massachusetts. But in August 2011, she was found brutally murdered in her apartment. Her death went unsolved until detectives reopened the case and realized that her killer had left his name in plain sight at the crime scene. But this grievous oversight was just one of the many issues Amanda’s family had to face in order to seek justice. And you’ll be surprised at what first responders can get away with. For more visit lightsonpod.com Membe...
The Dryden Tragedies
March 06, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBFifteen miles from Ithaca, New York is Dryden: a quiet, cloudy upstate town with a population of fewer than 2,000 people. But this quiet town had a dark cloud looming over its head since the mid-1990s when a series of truly horrifying and morbid deaths all connected to the local high school changed the town forever. So buckle up and let’s journey into what the locals call the village of the damn. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe! Member of the Oracl3 Network (theoracl3n...
MASS MURDER: Duffy's Cut
February 27, 2022 22:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBBill and Frank Watson were told a chilling tale by their grandpa every Thanksgiving involving 57 Irish immigrants who perished in just 6 weeks. While the brothers came to cherish this tradition little did they know that this alleged ghost story would lead them to uncover a 189-year-old murder mystery. So buckle up and let's find out what happened at Duffy’s Cut. For more visit lightsonpod.com Member of the Oracl3 Network (theoracl3network.com) PROMO: Not Before Coffee Podcast @need_3_mugs R...
MURDERS: RJR Maintenance Team
February 20, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBOn April 1, 2019, North Dakota Mandan Police department was called to RJR maintenance and management for a medical emergency. But what officers found were the bodies of workers Robert Fakler, Adam Fuehrer, William Cobb, and Lois Cobb. The quadruple homicide shook the small town and led investigators on a wild chase that would use CCTV footage. Listen to find out how investigators found their guy and hear why he took four innocent people's lives. For more visit lightsonpod.com Proud member of ...
UNSOLVED: Ben McDaniel
February 13, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBEvery diver's worst fear is to go down and never come up. For Ben McDaniel and his family, that fear became a reality on August 18, 2010. But what makes this case intriguing is that Ben disappeared underwater and no trace of him was ever found. The aftermath and controversy his family faced and the theories that surfaced further complicated this case. For more visit lightsonpod.com Proud member of the Oracl3 Network (theoracl3network.com) Promo: Not Your Normal Murder Podcast @nynmpodcast R...
MISSING: Anthonette Cayedito
February 06, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBOn April 6, 1986, the quiet community of Gallup New Mexico was rocked by the mysterious disappearance of a nine-year-old indigenous girl named Anthonette Cayedito. In the middle of the night, a stranger knocked on the family's door. When Anthonette answered the stranger snatched the nine-year-old. She was never seen again. A 911 call and a note begging for help were the only clues to this mysterious case. Now 36 years later the FBI needs your help. For more visit lightsonpod.com Member of Ora...
BIZARRE: Anatoly Moskovin
January 30, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBRussian citizens were shocked when they learned that one of their own, Anatoly Moskvin, had been arrested after mummified bodies of 26 girls and women between the ages of 3 and 29 were discovered in his apartment. While this is horrific, his motive is even scarier. For more visit lightsonpod.com Member of the Oracl3 Network theoracl3network.com PROMO: The Jury Room linktr.ee/juryroompodcast Resources: wikipedia.org | dailymail.co.uk | nypost.com | 7news.com.au | medium.com
CULT: God is a Woman & Her Name is Amy Carlson Pt.2
January 23, 2022 22:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBAmy Carlson was the leader of the alleged cult, Love Has Won. Her members not only worshiped her like a God but actually thought she was one. This episode continues to look at the dark side of the group, what former members had to endure, and the eventual downfall. Plus, we learn how Amy's mummified body ends up in a member's home. For more go to lightsonpod.com Member of the Oracle3 Network. She's Birdie Promo: Go to https://bit.ly/346ppmA code: LIGHTSON30 for 10% off the whole order! Re...
MISSING: Harmony Montgomery
January 16, 2022 22:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThere is an ongoing search for 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery who was last seen on October 2019. But the reson this case has attracted widespread attention and increased scrutiny of the state’s child services is because Harmony's disapearance wasn't reported to authorites until December 2021, despite her mother's cries for help. How could a child go missing for 2 years and no one know? Let's find out. For more visit lightsonpod.com Member of the Oracel3 Network. Promo: Anxious and Afraid Pod...
CULT: God is a Woman & Her Name is Amy Carlson
January 09, 2022 22:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBKnown as "Mother God" to her followers Amy Carlson was the leader of the new age group called Love Has Won. Former members and the media describe the group as a cult with questionable practices. But when Amy's mummified body showed up in a member's home it exposed what happens when streaming culture, a fringe spiritual sect, and conspiracy theory thinking collide. For more visit lightsonpod.com Member of the Oracle3 Network. Resources: rollingstone.com | wikipedia.org | independent.co | insi...
Seriously Mysterious Special: Tommy Jodry
January 02, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week LTLO features another great podcast; Seriously Mysterious. Join host John as they look into the tragic story of Thomas Jordy. Was it an accident or foul play? Thomas Jodry was found after a four-story fall from the top of a parking garage. Where are the witnesses? Where is the truth? Learn more and help support his family's search for answers at https://www.justiceforthomas.com/ LTLO is a proud member of the Oracel3 Network. Learn more about the True Crime Horror Story podcast, ...
Ye Olde Crime Special
December 26, 2021 22:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBEliza goes on vacation! But have no fear Ye Olde Crime is here. Join sisters Lindsay and Madison as they discuss the Mad King Ludwig II of Bavaria, as well as how an active imagination can be a red flag, that ignoring your duties to build a bunch of castles isn't always a great thing, and how NOT to stage a suicide if you want it to be believable. The episode is titled "We Are All a Little Mad Here." Link to Ye Olde Crime Podcast as well as notes is below! Member of the Oracle3 Network. LINK...
SPECIAL: The Lawson Family Murders & X-Mas Stories
December 19, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBChristmas is supposed to be a festival of good cheer—the one time of the year that you can get together with your loved ones. But The one thing you don’t expect is for somebody in your tribe to brutally and callously murder every single member of your household, for reasons unknown or otherwise. Sadly this is exactly what happened to the Lawson family. Also in this episode are 4-holiday crime stories worthy of being on the naughty list. For more visit lightsonpod.com. Member of the Oracle3 Ne...
SOLVED: The Lyon Sisters
December 12, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn 1975 Sheila and Katherine Lyon walked the 1/2 mile from their home to the Wheaton Plaza shopping mall to view an Easter exhibit and to have lunch. But when the clock struck 7, and the sisters still hadn’t returned, the Lyon family called the police setting off an investigation that wouldn't be solved till 40 years later. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show. Member of the Oracal3 Network. She's Birdie link. Use promo LIGHTSON30 for 10% off or...
KILLER: John Crutchley aka Vampire Rapist
December 05, 2021 22:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBJohn Crutchley was an American convicted kidnapper, rapist, and suspected serial killer who was suspected of murdering up to 30 women, but was never tried for nor convicted of murder. He was caught in 1985, when a nineteen year old girl told her rescuer and law enforcement an unbelievable story. She had been held captive and repeatedly raped by a sexual sadist who drained her blood and drank it. Thus the nick name Vampire Rapist stuck with Crutchley. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure...
SERIAL KILLER: Kristen Gilbert
November 28, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn the early ‘90s, the death rate at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Northampton, Massachusetts, seemed to surge. At the time no one knew why. But one night nurse, Kristen Gilbert, or “The Angel of Death,” seemed to be the constant among those who died. Who is Gilbert and why did she commit murder? How can one prevent themselves from falling victim to an "Angel of Death" health care provider? These questions and more will be answered! For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscr...
SERIAL KILLER: Dorothea Puente
November 21, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBDorothea Puente is an infamous figure in Sacramento California history, having been convicted of killing tenants who lived in her boardinghouse. It's believed she killed at least nine people between 1982 to 1988, and that there may have been even more victims. But how was Puente able to get away with her crimes for so long even when she was on probation or when police did routine checks on the house? For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe to the show. Member of the Orcal3 Net...
MURDERED: The Short Family pt. 2
November 14, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week LTLO dives into part two of the Short family murders. On August 15, 2002, the bodies of 50-year-old Michael Short and 36-year-old Mary Short were found in their southern Virginia home. Each had been shot in the head once while sleeping. However, missing from the scene entirely was the couple's 9-year-old daughter, Jennifer. An investigation was launched which created rumors, exposed corrupt cops, and possible suspects. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe, rate, a...