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Welcome to our 2nd Lab Reports Episode! Listen to Jessica and Kendra tell your fellow listeners ghostly, supernatural, spooky, and strange experiences! In this episode, we visit an abandoned Chicago home, question whether someone is cursed or blessed, laugh at an interrupting ghost (or possum), and explore the dream world to try and uncover an important warning. _____ Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @ lucidlabpodcast. Support Lucid Lab on Patreon! Join the Lab Rat Clan - https://www.patreon.com/LucidLabPodcast Email us with any questions or suggestions @ lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com Also, please send in your personal stories, we want to hear them, no topics are off limits! We will select a few to read each month on our special Lab Reports episode, dedicated to our listeners and their experiences. 

Hey Lucid Lab Friends! Please listen to a special message from Jessica and Kendra. Stay Lucid! We love you! --- Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience or story you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode!

Arpana was a beautiful, talented, wildly smart 24-year-old living her best life in Redmond, Washington, when her life was cut short. She held an apartment-wide Halloween party with other residents. This fun night ended in her brutal murder. The question remains today, 15 years later… Who did it? One person was charged with her death, but he was acquitted, and for good reason. But why is this case so hard to solve? The answer is multi-faceted - DNA, racism, and shoddy police work. You name it. There was a plethora of DNA with no strong matches, but we think we know who the culprit is. And we think you’ll agree! Join us as we go over all the possibilities. --- Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Email us with any questions or suggestions @ lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com ***LAB REPORTS*** Don’t forget to email in your own stories! We’ll read a select few each month on our special Lab Report episode! An episode dedicated to our listeners and their crazy experiences! --- Sources: Whelan, M. (2020, July 5). Arpana Jinaga. Arpana Jinaga — Unresolved Rasmussen, A. (n.d.). Woman Found Dead After Hosting Halloween Costume Party At Her Apartment. Woman Found Dead After Hosting Halloween Costume Party At Her Apartment | Murders and Homicides on Crimefeed | Investigation Discovery Rasmussen, A. (n.d.). Man Accused of Killing Arpana Jinaga Freed After He’s Held 9 Years With No Conviction. Emanuel Fair Freed After He’s Held 9 Years With No Conviction | Seeking Justice | Investigation Discovery Winter, H. (2022, April 1). He Spent Eight Years in Jail Without a Conviction. Now, He’s Suing Everyone Who Kept Him There. Rolling Stone. Eight Years in Jail With No Conviction: Emanuel Fair Files Lawsuit – Rolling Stone  

Hey Lab Rats! We’re back just in time for Lab Reports! We share a listener's story of a haunted doll and a cautionary tale about stranger danger and escaping a potential serial killer. For our first Mini-Episode, we discuss a 67-year-old mystery. On November 8, 1957, Pan Am Flight 7 departed San Francisco for Honolulu on what was supposed to be a routine trans-Pacific crossing. Instead, it vanished. Wreckage was later discovered scattered across the ocean, along with the bodies of some passengers, but no clear answers ever surfaced. Was it mechanical failure, sabotage, or something more sinister?  For Jessica’s Mini-Episode, we cover a Colorado nightmare. In October 2023, authorities uncovered 191 decomposing bodies inside Colorado’s Return to Nature Funeral Home, exposing a web of fraud and betrayal by owners Jon and Carie Hallford. We unravel how their eco-friendly façade collapsed into one of the most disturbing scandals in U.S. funeral industry history, from the grisly discovery to the Hallfords’ charges, sentencing, and ongoing trials. And to top it off - yet another Colorado funeral home has been caught in August 2025 doing some very similar things - Davis Mortuary in Pueblo, CO. --- Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience or story you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode! --- Sources: Pan Am Flight 7 - Wikipedia What Happened to Pan Am Flight 7? The Mystery of the Lost Clipper Aviation Mysteries: The Disappearance of Pan Am Flight 7 - Aviation Oil Outlet Associated Press. (2024, August 5). Owners of Colorado funeral home where 190 bodies found ordered to pay $950m. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/05/colorado-funeral-home-ruling Associated Press. (2024, October 24). Funeral home owner who sent families fake ashes pleads guilty to fraud. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/197c57fcec16b681ed0639e1f4389ab7 CBS News Colorado. (2024, November 1). Jon Hallford pleads guilty in Penrose funeral home case involving nearly 200 decomposing bodies. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/jon-hallford-penrose-colorado-funeral-home-bodies-discovered-sentenced-guilty-plea Colorado Public Radio. (2025, August 22). Judge rejects plea deal for Return to Nature funeral director after emotional victim testimony. CPR News. https://www.cpr.org/2025/08/22/plea-deal-rejected-return-to-nature-funeral-director Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Colorado. (2025, June 27). Colorado Springs funeral home operator sentenced in gruesome fraud scheme. U.S. Department of Justice. https://www.justice.gov/usao-co/pr/colorado-springs-funeral-home-operator-sentenced-gruesome-fraud-scheme Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Colorado. (2024, October 19). Return to Nature funeral home owners plead guilty in federal court. U.S. Department of Justice. https://www.justice.gov/usao-co/pr/return-nature-funeral-home-owners-plead-guilty-federal-court KRDO. (2024, February 23). Who are Jon and Carie Hallford, owners of Penrose funeral home Return to Nature? KRDO. https://krdo.com/news/2024/02/23/who-are-jon-and-carie-hallford-owners-of-penrose-funeral-home-return-to-nature

In September 1972, a dog returned home carrying a decomposed human forearm, leading police to a steep cliff in Springfield, New Jersey, ominously known as “Devil’s Teeth.” There, they discovered the nearly skeletal remains of 16‑year‑old Jeannette DePalma, who had been missing for six weeks. What followed became one of New Jersey’s strangest unsolved cases—an investigation clouded by rumors of witchcraft, missing evidence, and conflicting theories that still divide the community today. More than fifty years later, Jeannette’s death remains a mystery despite many theories and possible suspects. Was she the victim of occult violence, a local predator, a serial killer, or something else entirely? Join us as we dive deep into the facts, the folklore, and the frustrating gaps in this enduring cold case. We also discuss other victims possibly connected to Jeannette’s killer: Joan Kramer, Carol Ann Farino, Mary Ann Pryor, and Lorraine Marie Kelley. --- Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience or story you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode! --- Sources: 1974 Double Murder of North Bergen Teenagers Solved Daughter of Jersey Executive Found Strangled Death of Jeannette DePalma. (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved August 2025, from Wikipedia entry summarizing the case details and developments. Pollack, J. P. (2022). Death on the Devil’s Teeth: The Strange Murder That Shocked Suburban New Jersey. The History Press. Pollack, J. P., & Moran, M. (2015). Death on the Devil’s Teeth: The Strange Murder That Shocked Suburban New Jersey. The History Press ‘Torso Killer’ Pleads Guilty in 1974 New Jersey Cold Case Murders Weird NJ magazine issues. Coverage on DePalma’s case, including debunking of occult rumors.

In November of 1970, a hiker and his daughters stumbled upon a charred body in Norway’s remote Isdalen Valley. What followed was one of the most puzzling investigations in modern history. The woman had no ID, traveled under at least nine aliases, spoke multiple languages, and carried a suitcase full of wigs, forged documents, and coded notes. Was she a spy? A smuggler? Or simply someone trying to disappear? In this episode, we dive deep into the facts, the forensics, and the theories that still surround the case of the Isdal Woman. --- Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience or story you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode! --- Sources: A&E. (2021). The Isdal Woman Cold Case: Mystery Over Her Identity Endures. Retrieved from https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/isdal-woman Criminal (Vocal Media). (2022). Autopsy and burial details including coffin and preservation. Ferro, S. (2016, April 1). New evidence emerges in Norway’s most famous unsolved murder case. Mental Floss. Retrieved from https://www.mentalfloss.com/501142/new-evidence-emerges-isdal-woman-case-norway%E2%80%99s-most-famous-unsolved-murder-mystery Wikipedia+8heartstartspounding.com+8Reddit+8Mental Floss Futility Closet. (2014, January 3). The Isdal Woman. Retrieved from https://www.futilitycloset.com/2014/01/03/the-isdal-woman/ Futility Closet Gyr, M., & Lemcke, A. (2023, June 12). New leads in unsolved 1970 death point to Nazi‑allied Swiss banker. Neue Zürcher Zeitung. https://www.nzz.ch/english/new-leads-in-unsolved-1970-death-lead-to-nazi-allied-swiss-banker-ld.1741613 Isdal Woman. (2024, May). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isdal_Woman A&E+9Wikipedia+9Mental Floss+9 Mental Floss. (2016). First isotopic analysis placing her origins near Nuremberg. Mental Floss. (2016). Genoud connection highlighted in new leads. Reddit thread. (2023, June 12). New info: Isdal Woman … r/UnresolvedMysteries. Retrieved from https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/1iordb3/new_info_isdal_woman/ Scarlet & Black. (2021). Quick Cold Cases: The Isdal Woman. https://thesandb.com/36839/article/quick-cold-cases-the-isdal-woman/ Vocal Media. (2022). Mentions of espionage, smuggling, and sex work theories. Vocal Media. (2022). The Isdal Woman of Norway. Retrieved from https://vocal.media/criminal/the-isdal-woman-of-norway Futility Closet+4J.A. Hernandez+4Medium+4 Vocal Media. (2022). Witness accounts related to Stavanger missile testing. Wikipedia. (2024). “Penguin missile,” and Cold War testing relevance. Wikipedia. (2024). DNA haplogroup H24 and forensic reopening via Death in Ice Valley.

She waits in the mirror. Bleeding, furious, forgotten—or maybe remembered too well. In this episode, we have fun diving into the terrifying legend of Bloody Mary: where she came from, who she might really be, and why generations of kids have dared each other to call her name in the dark. Is she a tortured queen, a vengeful witch, or something far older hiding behind your reflection? We explore the history, the ritual, the psychology, and the pop culture impact of one of the most iconic urban legends of all time. And no, the cocktail doesn’t count. --- Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience or story you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode! --- Sources: Brunvand, J. H. (1991). The Vanishing Hitchhiker: American Urban Legends and Their Meanings. W. W. Norton & Company. Caputo, G. B. (2010). Strange-face-in-the-mirror illusion. Perception, 39(7), 1007–1008. https://doi.org/10.1068/p6466 Dundes, A. (1998). Bloody Mary in the Mirror: Essays in Psychoanalytic Folkloristics. University Press of Mississippi. HowStuffWorks. (n.d.). How the Bloody Mary legend works. HowStuffWorks. Retrieved July 19, 2025, from https://people.howstuffworks.com/bloody-mary-legend.htm Mikkelson, D. (2001, November 14). Bloody Mary. Snopes. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/bloody-mary/ National Geographic. (2022, October 28). Bloody Mary: The ghost in the mirror. National Geographic Kids. https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/bloody-mary Ranker. (n.d.). Who was Bloody Mary, really? The history behind the mirror ghost. Ranker: Graveyard Shift. Retrieved July 19, 2025, from https://www.ranker.com/list/bloody-mary-history/amandasedlakhevener Reeder, N. (2021, October 27). Bloody Mary: Why we summon a woman in the mirror to scare ourselves. BBC Culture. https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20211027-why-we-summon-bloody-mary-in-the-mirror-to-scare-ourselves Urban Legends: Bloody Mary. (2005). [Film]. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Wikipedia contributors. (2024, March 29). Bloody Mary (folklore). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(folklore)

This week we are highlighting all of your wonderful listener stories, we had so many to choose from we needed a whole episode dedicated to you! Enjoy stories including a complete life change after a Near Death Experience, a tarot reading that was all too accurate, a possible mimic creature living in their spare room and a camping trip interrupted by an unwanted cryptid visitor.  Listen now and come back next Tuesday for another all-new episode from Lucid Lab Podcast! ________ Please rate, subscribe and send us a nice comment on your favorite podcast platform!  If you have any listener stories of your own, suggestions for upcoming episodes or just want to send us a note, please send to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com

This week we visit the Scottish Highlands to talk about our first cryptid episode of the podcast, The Lochness Monster aka Nessie. Reports of a creature in Loch Ness date back to the 6th century, and sightings continue to be reported as recently as 2025. Even so, there has never been fully conclusive evidence on whether Nessie exists and what kind of creature she could actually be. Join us this week as Kendra delves into the information that is out there and possible theories about The Loch Ness Monster. Does she truly exist?  _________ Listen, subscribe and rate us Lucid Lab Podcast today on your favorite Podcast platform! Send any suggestions, questions or listener stories to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com _________ Sources: The Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register | Home Loch Ness Monster - Wikipedia

In September of 1977, 25-year-old Sigrid Stevenson — a gifted pianist and free spirit — was spending the night at Kendall Hall, the theater building on Trenton State College’s campus. She had nowhere else to go, and the stage, with its old piano and quiet darkness, had become a kind of sanctuary for her. The next night, she was found brutally murdered — naked, beaten, and left in the very place that had once brought her peace.  Sigrid wasn’t just another student. She was brilliant, a bit unconventional, and deeply passionate about her music. Her life and her death left a mark, and for nearly five decades, her case has remained unsolved — a frustrating mix of silence, dead ends, and lingering questions. In this episode, we dig into the life of Sigrid Stevenson and the strange details surrounding her murder. Was this a random act of violence, or did someone know she was there that night — alone and vulnerable? It’s a story that’s heartbreaking, maddening, and deeply eerie. And the fact that her killer may have walked right back into the world unnoticed? That’s the kind of nightmare that still echoes through Kendall Hall. --- Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience or story you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode! --- Deep Lore. (2024, September 18). Sigrid Stevenson: The spirit of Kendall Hall. Deep Lore. https://deeplore.org/sigrid-stevenson-kendall-hall/ Reddit user u/silent_observer34. (2024, September 18). Update on Sigrid Stevenson case – 9/18/24 [Online forum post]. Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/UnsolvedMysteries/comments/1fn8fha/update_on_sigrid_stevenson_case_91824/ TCNJ Today. (2024, September 26). College honors memory of Sigrid Stevenson. The College of New Jersey. https://tcnj.edu/news/2024/09/26/college-honors-memory-of-sigrid-stevenson/ TCNJ Magazine. (2024). Sigrid remembered: A practice room, a legacy. The College of New Jersey. https://magazine.tcnj.edu/2024/10/01/sigrid-remembered/ Trenton State College. (1977). 1977–1978 bulletin of Trenton State College: At Hillwood Lakes [College catalog]. Trenton State College.  Unsolved Mysteries. (2024). Murder, center stage (Season 4, Episode 1) [TV series episode]. In T. Meurer & J. Meurer (Executive Producers), Unsolved Mysteries. Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/title/81026055 Unsolved Mysteries Wiki. (n.d.). Sigrid Stevenson. Unsolved Mysteries Fandom. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Sigrid_Stevenson  

This week, we are revisiting the interesting case of Scott and Yarmila Falater. On January 16, 1997, Scott brutally murdered Yarmila in the backyard of their Arizona home while their kids were asleep upstairs. The kick is… he doesn’t remember doing it. Or so he says. His defense? Sleepwalking! Listen in to see how you’ll side. Was he sleepwalking? Did he have a psychotic break? Or is Scott just another calculated, cold-blooded killer? --- Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience or story you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode! — Sources: Forensic Files Now. (2017, July 20). Scott Falater: Sleepwalking Killer Gets a Wakeup Call. https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/scott-falater/ Rubin, P. (1999, July 1). Wakeup Call. Phoenix New Times. https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/scott-falater/ Heavy. (2021) Scott Falater Today: Where is the ‘Sleepwalking Killer’ Now? https://heavy.com/news/scott-falater-today-now-update-2021/ Effron, L., Engel, S., Paparella, A., & Resendez, M. (2021, January 28). 'Sleepwalking' killer Scott Falater still wracked with guilt over murdering wife. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/sleepwalking-killer-scott-falater-wracked-guilt-murdering-wife/story?id=75468448

A huge thank you to our listeners for sticking it out with us for over two years while we figure out this podcast life! We are taking a short break while we both transition through some pivotal changes in our lives. But we will not leave you empty-handed. We are bringing back some ancient episodes that have fallen off (aged out) of certain platforms. They are remastered and better for your ears! First up…The Grimm Brothers! Snow White. Hansel and Gretel. Puss in Boots. Rapunzel. Cinderella. Rumpelstiltskin. Little Red Riding Hood. What do all these famous tales have in common? Okay, books and movies, yes… but let’s go back in time. Way back. These fairy tales had a dark beginning, but we wouldn’t have them today if it weren’t for two very ambitious and determined brothers. This week, Jessica takes us down the windy path of the Brothers Grimm and reads us a few stories that you won’t see put out by Disney anytime soon.  —-- Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! Every positive review helps us so much! Thank you! Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Email us with any questions or suggestions @ lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com Don’t forget to email in your own stories! We’ll read a select few on our special Lab Report episodes! An episode dedicated to our listeners and their crazy experiences! —--- Sources: Denecke, L. (2023, May 19). The Göttingen years of the Brothers Grimm. Britannica. Brothers Grimm - German Mythology, Civil Responsibility, and Language | Britannica Dorothea Grimm - Wikipedia Luu, C. (2018, May 2). The Fairytale Language of the Brothers Grimm. JStor Daily. The Fairytale Language of the Brothers Grimm - JSTOR Daily Norberg, J. (2022). The Brothers Grimm and the Making of German Nationalism. In The Brothers Grimm and the Making of German Nationalism (pp. I-Ii). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Grimmstories.com. (n.d.). Grimms’ Fairy Tales: The complete fairy tales of the brothers grimm. Grimms' Fairy Tales (grimmstories.com)

When beloved children's author Helen Bailey vanished in 2016, the world was gripped by the mystery. But beneath the surface was a chilling truth: her fiancé, Ian Stewart, was not only her killer, but had already taken another life years before. In this episode, we unravel the shocking story of Ian Stewart - a man who murdered his first wife, Diane Stewart, in 2010, staging her death as a tragic medical incident, only to be unmasked as a double killer years later. We follow the investigation that first treated Diane Stewart’s sudden death as epilepsy-related, and how, after Helen Bailey’s body and that of her loyal dachshund, Boris, were found hidden in a cesspit, police began to see a deadly pattern. Join us as we examine how Stewart’s deception fooled those closest to him, the crucial evidence that finally brought him to justice, and the legacy of two women whose lives, and a beloved dog, were cruelly stolen by a man they trusted. --- Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience or story you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode! --- Sources: Allen, F., Devlin, A., & Knox, P. (2018, August 22). Who Was Helen Bailey? How Was She Murdered by Ian Stewart and What Children’s Books Did She Write? https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2589388/helen-bailey-death-murderer-ian-stewart-childrens-books/ Barrow, G. (2022, February 9). Family of Diane Stewart Pay Tribute to ‘Amazing Mum’ After Murder Trial Verdict. https://www.royston-crow.co.uk/news/obituaries/21989805.family-diane-stewart-pay-tribute-amazing-mum-murder-trial-verdict/ Bradbrook, K. & Shepka, P. (2022, February 2). Diane Stewart: How a Donated Brain Helped Convict a Double Killer. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-60233593 Camber, R., Sinmaz, E., & Robinson, M. (2016, July 11). Police Investigating Disappearance of Helen Bailey Arrest Fiance on Suspicion of Murder. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3685026/Police-investigating-disappearance-children-s-author-arrest-man-55-suspicion-murder-disposing-body.html Fruen, L. & Vonow, B. (2017, February 23). Ian Stewart Slammed by Judge for ‘Heinous’ Financially-Motivated Murder of Fiance Helen Bailey - As He Faces Death Behind Bars. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2934788/ian-stewart-helen-bailey-murder-jail-sentence/ Halford, J. (2017, February 22). Helen Bailey: A Life Shaped by Death. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-38505358 Helen Bailey. (n.d.). Helen Bailey - Wikipedia Helen Bailey Death: Author ‘May Have Been Alive’ in Cesspit. (2017, January 11). https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-38583555 Hughes, J (Editor). (2023, February 10). Ian Stewart (Season 2, Episode 7). [TV Series Episode]. My Lover, My Killer. FirstLook TV. Ian Stewart: Sons Granted £185k Confiscation Order. (2022, July 27). https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-62323848 Wild, B. (2022, January 20). Ian Stewart’s Sons Say ‘Devastated Father Was In Tears at Wife’s Death’. https://www.royston-crow.co.uk/news/21990662.ian-stewarts-sons-say-devastated-father-tears-wifes-death/

Robert Maudsley is one of Britain’s most infamous and dangerous inmates. From a childhood marred by relentless abuse to a series of gruesome murders, Maudsley's life is a dark exploration of trauma, revenge, and justice. We look at how his early suffering shaped his violent path, earning him the chilling nicknames "Hannibal the Cannibal" and "The Brain Eater," despite false reports of cannibalism. Robert became a serial killer behind bars. We discuss the four murders and explore the extreme measures taken to contain him—solitary confinement in a specially designed glass cell for over 46 years. Does prolonged isolation serve justice, or is it another layer of cruelty? Join us as we dissect the mind and legacy of Robert Maudsley, a man whose story forces us to confront the thin line between justice and vengeance.  --- Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience or story you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode! --- Sources: Armstrong, J., Preston, F., & Warburton, D. (2025, March 8). Monster Mansion’s Glass Box Serial Killer Robert Maudsley on Hunger Strike as Luxury Prison Item Taken Away. https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/monster-mansions-glass-box-serial-31158649 Annette, J., & O’Neill. (n.d.) Serial Killer Robert Maudsley ‘Buried Alive’ in Glass Cage Below Ground. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/serial-killer-robert-maudsley-buried-alive-in-glass-cage-below-ground/ar-AA1AZhOH?ocid=BingNewsSerp B.2: The 1970s: The ‘meat rack’ and Playland Amusement Arcade. (n.d.). B.2: The 1970s | IICSA Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse Convicted Murderer Cleared of Sex Attack. (2006, July 5). Convicted murderer cleared of sex attack | Daily Mail Online Robert Maudsley. (n.d.). Robert Maudsley - Wikipedia Rodger, J. (2024, December 22). UK’s Most Dangerous Prisoner Locked in Underground Glass Box for 51st Christmas in Jail. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/uks-most-dangerous-prisoner-locked-30642119 What Happened at Nazareth House Orphanages? (2019, May 30). https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-48460746

In this episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) in North America, including the tragic case of 14-year-old Emily Pike, whose life was brutally cut short in Arizona. We also examine the devastating murders of four Indigenous women in Winnipeg by Jeremy Skibicki, highlighting the systemic issues that contribute to these crimes. Through these cases, we explore the broader crisis affecting Indigenous communities and the urgent need for justice and change. The legacy of residential schools plays a significant role in this crisis. These institutions, which forcibly assimilated Indigenous children into Euro-American culture, have left a lasting impact of intergenerational trauma and cultural disruption. The physical and emotional abuse experienced by survivors has contributed to cycles of violence and vulnerability, exacerbating the risks faced by Indigenous women and girls today. By understanding this historical context, we can better address the ongoing challenges and work towards healing and justice for affected communities. --- Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience or story you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode! --- Sources: 2022 Winnipeg Serial Killings (n.d.). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Winnipeg_serial_killings Bernhardt, D. (2025, February 27). ‘I Want My Mom’ Says Daughter of Woman Slain by Serial Killer, After Possible Remains Found in Landfill. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/it-s-a-heavy-day-says-cousin-of-woman-slain-by-serial-killer-after-possible-human-remains-found-in-landfill/ar-AA1zViFC?ocid=BingNewsSerp Christensen, D. & Irving, K. (Producers) & Wolochatiuk, T. (Director). (2012). We Were Children [Film]. Eagle Vision. Cunningham, D. (2025, February 27). Remains Believed to be Two Missing Indigenous Women Found in Manitoba Landfill. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/remains-believed-to-be-two-missing-murdered-indigenous-women-found-in-manitoba-landfill/ar-AA1zUTxy?ocid=BingNewsSerp Davila, V. & Hautamaki, N. (2022, October 18). USA vs Canada: A History of Residential School in North America. https://un-aligned.org/human-rights/residential-schools-in-canada-and-the-us/ De Young, L. (2025, March 7). Indigenous Community Rallies Around Slain San Carlos Apache Teen Emily Pike. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa-breaking/2025/03/07/community-mourns-indigenous-teen-emily-pike/81591423007/ Gable, S. (2025, March 2). Horrifying Update in Case of Teenage Girl Who Went Missing in Arizona. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14454045/emily-pike-arizona-missing-update.html Hoye, B. (2024, May 9). ‘I Killed 4 People’: A Look at Winnipeg Serial Killer’s 20-Hour Confession Video. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/jeremy-skibicki-winnipeg-police-interrogation-confession-video-1.7198795 Joseph, A. (2021). A Modern Trail of Tears: The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Crisis in the US. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2021.102136 Kassie, E. & Quinn, K. (Producers) & NoiseCat, J. (Director). (2024). Sugarcane [Film]. National Geographic Documentary Films. Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. (n.d.). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_and_Murdered_Indigenous_Women Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW): Across the United States and Canada Native Women and Girls are Being Taken or Murdered at an Unrelenting Rate. (n.d.). Native Hope. https://www.nativehope.org/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-mmiw/ Orozco, S. (2025, February 26). Possible Human Remains Found at Manitoba Landfill Where Search Underway for Slain First Nations Women. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/potential-human-remains-prairie-green-landfill-1.7469514 Petrosky E, Mercer Kollar LM, Kearns MC, et al. (2021). Homicides of American Indians/Alaska Natives — National Violent Death Reporting System, United States, 2003–2018. MMWR Surveill Summ 2021, 70(No. SS-8), 1–19. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.ss7008a1 Pope, C., & Smiley, M. (Directors). (2014). Highway of Tears [Film]. Finesse Films and Paracas Independent Films. Winnipeg: A Daughter’s Quest to Find Her Mother’s Remains. (2023, July 27). https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66317924    

On a summer evening in 2016, 20-year-old Sierah Joughin vanished while riding her bike in rural Ohio. Her disappearance shocked the community and set in motion a series of events that would uncover dark secrets and change lives forever. This episode delves into Sierah's vibrant life, the tragic circumstances of her abduction and murder, and the swift arrest of James Worley — a man with a troubling past. Is James Worley a serial killer?  We discuss other potential victims and theories. Thankfully James Worley can't hurt anyone else. He was sentenced to death for what he did to Sierah. But Sierah's story doesn't end with the courtroom verdict. Her family channeled their grief into action, successfully advocating for "Sierah's Law" to create a violent offender database and empower communities. Join us as we honor Sierah's memory while shedding light on the broader issues of predatory behavior, the importance of community vigilance, and the ongoing fight for justice and prevention.  --- Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience or story you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode! --- Sources: Chengery, E. (2016, September 20). Lori Ann Hill’s Sister Suspects James Worley of 1985 Cold-Case Murder. https://nbc24.com/news/local/lori-ann-hills-sister-suspects-james-worley-of-1985-cold-case-murder Map: James D Worley Known Victims and Possible Other Victims. (2017, October 15). James D Worley. - Google My Maps Murder of Marcia King. (n.d.). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Marcia_King OH - James Dean WORLEY, Known and Possible Victims, ‘80s-Present. (2016, July 29).  OH - OH - James Dean WORLEY, known and possible victims, '80s-present | Websleuths OH - James Dean WORLEY, Known and Possible Victims, ‘80s-Present - #2. (2016, September 20).  OH - OH - James Dean WORLEY, known and possible victims, '80s-present - #2 | Websleuths Powers, K. & Hoffman, D. (2023, October 27). She Was Almost Home (Season 47, Episode 6) [TV Series Episode]. In J. Johnston, 20/20. 20/20 Visual Media. Sierah Joughin: A Murder in Rural Ohio. (2024, July 22). https://awickedwench.com/2024/07/22/sierah-joughin-a-murder-in-rural-ohio/ Sierah Joughin Autopsy - The Truth Behind the Tragic Incident. (n.d.). https://hanoispiritofplace.com/sierah-joughin-autopsy.html Sinha, S. (2023, October 27). Josh Kolasinski: Sierah Joughin’s Boyfriend is Doing Community Work Now. https://thecinemaholic.com/josh-kolasinski/ Trevas, D. (2021, July 1). Death Sentence Upheld for Man Who Suffocated Victim. https://courtnewsohio.gov/cases/2021/SCO/0701/180757.asp Wtol.com (2016, August 23). Could man accused of murdering Sierah Joughin be responsible for other cold case murders? https://www.wtol.com/article/news/could-man-accused-of-murdering-sierah-joughin-be-responsible-for-other-cold-case-murders/512-2aae7419-ef78-46b2-a563-13b05e3cc3b2 WTOL 11 Exclusive: James Worley and the Disappearance of Claudia “Sissy” Tinsley. (2022, May 25). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwsUspFCh2M&t=514s Yost, D. (n.d.). Bobbie Lee Wells Unsolved Homicide. https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Cold-Case/Homicides/Wells-(7) Yost, D. (n.d.). Crystal E. Proctor Unsolved Homicide. https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Cold-Case/Homicides/Proctor Yost, D. (n.d.). Joan Elaine Palacio Unsolved Homicide. https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Cold-Case/Homicides/Palacio Yost, D. (n.d.). Kathryn Jo Hill Unsolved Homicide. https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Cold-Case/Homicides/Hill-%282%29 Yost, D. (n.d.). Michelle Ann Hoffman Unsolved Homicide. https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Cold-Case/Homicides/Hoffman Yost, D. (n.d.). Sharon Louise Ward Unsolved Homicide. https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Cold-Case/Homicides/Ward-(5) Yost, D. (n.d.). Tabitha Ann Guth Unsolved Homicide. https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Cold-Case/Homicides/Guth

This week we cover two true crime cases in our first “Under the Microscope” episode. Two young women whose lives were tragically cut short in shocking acts of violence. Despite their different backgrounds and being from opposite sides of the world, both cases captivated public attention and exposed deep-rooted societal issues. Their stories share haunting similarities in the betrayal of trust and the devastating impact on their communities, leaving behind legacies that sparked calls for change and justice. First, Kendra covers the gruesome murder of Abby Choi, a 28-year-old Hong Kong socialite and fashion icon. Her dismembered body was found in February 2023, shocking the city and making international headlines. We'll explore the twisted plot involving her ex-husband's family, financial disputes, and a makeshift "butcher shop." This horrifying case is a blend of glamour, greed, and unthinkable violence. Think Parasite meets Dexter. Afterwards, Jessica takes us back to her home state of New Mexico. We explore the tragic event that unfolded at the Sunshine Theater in Albuquerque on July 16, 2003. Sixteen-year-old Marissa Mathy-Zvaifler's night out to see Atmosphere in concert took a dark turn, leading to a case that would shock the nation and change laws. We'll uncover how a seemingly ordinary venue became the site of a horrific crime, exposing critical flaws in the justice system.  --- Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience or story you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode! --- Sources: Ex-husband of slain HK socialite Abby Choi jailed for more than 3 years over gold theft | The Straits Times Chainsaw, Meat Grinder: What Police Found From House Where Hong Kong Model Was Killed Murder of Abby Choi - Wikipedia Rotten Mango Episode #242: The Dismemberment Case of Hong Kong Model - Abby Choi March 5, 2023 Marissa's Story That Night - Atmosphere Educating Marissa Documentary Red Flags Ignored. A Real Life Tragedy.

In this week’s episode, Jessica brings us the harrowing true crime story chronicled in Michael Grimm's book "Tell Edith Goodbye." Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression in 1935, in the picturesque yet unforgiving Skagit Valley of the Cascade Mountain Range, a destitute family struggling to survive meets a mysterious drifter known only as "the Finn." This stranger's arrival sets in motion a chain of events that will forever alter the lives of those involved. A dangerous infatuation developed between the youngest daughter, Edith, and the Finn. He stopped at nothing to make her his. This once large, loving family was torn apart at the seams. All because they let the wrong person in. — Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Support Lucid Lab on Patreon! Join the Lab Rat Clan - https://www.patreon.com/LucidLabPodcast Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode! --- Sources: Grimm, M. (2019). Tell Edith Goodbye: A True Crime Story of Depravity and Obsession During the Great Depression. Outskirts Press, Inc. Dao | Summary of the execution of Clifford Hawkins | ID: 9g54z198r | Online Content | M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives Santa Ana Journal 23 February 1938 — California Digital Newspaper Collection Gallows To Prevent His Marrying Girl. Northwest History. State History Crime, Cont'd Kidnapping, Cont'd Murder--1937. United States. | DPLA Skagit River - Wikipedia

Step into the labyrinthine world of the Winchester Mystery House with us, where staircases lead to ceilings and doors open to sheer drops. In this episode, we unravel the enigma of Sarah Winchester, the eccentric widow behind this architectural marvel. Was she truly haunted by the ghosts of those killed by Winchester rifles, or was there an earthlier explanation for her ceaseless construction? Join us as we separate fact from fiction, exploring the tragic losses that shaped Sarah's life, her lesser-known pursuits, and the surprising origins of some of the mansion's most bizarre features; challenging everything you thought you knew about America's most mysterious mansion.  — Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Support Lucid Lab on Patreon! Join the Lab Rat Clan - https://www.patreon.com/LucidLabPodcast Send your questions and episode suggestions to lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com  Have a special experience you want to share? Send us anything! True crime, paranormal, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, dreams, etc. We might read it in our Lab Reports episode! --- Sources: Ignoffo, M.J. (2010). Captive of the Labyrinth: Sarah L. Winchester, Heiress to the Rifle Fortune. University of Missouri Press. Svoboda, E. (2018, February 1). Demystifying the Winchester Mystery House. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/real-winchester-mystery-house Williams, C. (2024, July 26). Curious History of this Infamous Mansion in San Jose, California. https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/winchester-mystery-house-mansion-in-san-jose-california Winchester Mystery House. (n.d.). https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/ Winchester Mystery House. (n.d.). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Mystery_House

It's the festive season! We are revisiting a popular episode from 2023 to give these busy mommas a break. The holidays are in full swing, but have you ever wondered how it all began? Where did Santa come from? Did you know that there is a darker side to our beloved holiday traditions? Today we are going back in time to explore the inspiration for Jolly Ol’ St. Nick and his evil counterpart, Krampus! Let’s kick off this season with a little holiday history. For many, they weren’t worried about coal in their stocking. They had to worry about beatings, death, and eternal damnation. Christmas has come a long way! Happy Holidays Lab Rats! — Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Lucid Lab Podcast on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube) @lucidlabpodcast Support Lucid Lab on Patreon! Join the Lab Rat Clan - New Tiers Available! - https://www.patreon.com/LucidLabPodcast Email us with any questions or suggestions @ lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com ***LAB REPORTS*** Don’t forget to email in your own stories! We’ll read a select few each month on our special Lab Reports episode! An episode dedicated to our listeners and their crazy experiences! --- Sources: Handwerk, B. (2022, December 17). Saint Nicholas to Santa: The Surprising Origins of Mr. Claus. Saint Nicholas to Santa: The Surprising Origins of Mr. Claus | National Geographic Wikipedia. (n.d.). Sinterklaas. Sinterklaas - Wikipedia Wikipedia. (n.d.). Krampus. Krampus - Wikipedia Saint Nicholas and Krampus: The History of the Popular Companions Who Reward and Punish Children during the Christmas Season. (2019, January 6). Charles Rivers Editors.