Lights Out
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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On June 19th, 2026, Eugene Horsch was arrested alongside an unidentified woman, possessing drugs, guns, and forged government identifications. The woman alerted police to a now-infamous Philadelphia home at 417 West Chew Avenue. Upon searching the property, authorities uncovered a sickening variety of evidence, including drugs, weapons, and potentially incriminating adult films made by Eugene’s father, Raymond, which ma...
On August 2, 2015, Judy Malinowski was set on fire by her boyfriend, Michael Slager. Doctors at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center believed she wouldn't survive the night, but Judy defied all odds. She lived for nearly two years after the arson attack and ultimately made history. Judy helped start her own foundation for victims of violent crimes like herself, and became the first homicide victim to give sworn tes...
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.
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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 d...
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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.
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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, w...
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.
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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 expe...
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...
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 deva...
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.
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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...
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.
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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 killin...
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&...
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 planning lapses. None of the organizations involved had ...
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 ...
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.
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