Never Light Up A Room Podcast

 This week we are exploring three Halloween themed crimes, including a pumpkin patch perpetrator, viral doorbell camera footage featuring masked figures, and a Michael Myers robbery.     Sources:  Morrison, Kent; “Edmonton pumpkin theft caught on camera”; Global News; Aug 17, 2028; https://globalnews.ca/news/4394933/edmonton-pumpkin-theft-caught-on-video/ ; accessed Oct 12, 2026.    Bonavita, Juli...

In 1991, Kathy Page was found dead in her car just 100 yards from her home, in what initially appeared to be a tragic accident. But as investigators examined the scene, the evidence began to suggest that Kathy had been murdered somewhere else and her death had been carefully staged. With a troubled marriage, a secret night out, and questions surrounding the investigation itself, Kathy’s case would...

We're back with our thirty first Leave the Light On episode where we recap the cases covered in the previous month, discuss true crime headlines from the month, and give you a sneak peek at what is coming up in the next month. If we know! References: Silver, Lauren; “Tragedy, Tension & Testimony: 10 Unforgettable Moments From Lindsay Clancy’s Murder Trial”; Court TV; Aug 29, 2026;  https:/...

In the early morning hours of June 14, 1991, 14-year-old Leslie Mahaffy found herself locked out of her home after spending the evening with friends. Tragically, Leslie was abducted from her front yard by Paul Bernardo. For 24 hours, Leslie faced unimaginable horrors at the hands of Paul and his Fiancé, Karla Homolka. Nearly a year later, on April 16, 1992, the couple did the same thing to 15-year...

With both Wally and Meg feeling under the weather, we are throwing it back to Episode 80 for you guys to enjoy! In July of 2012, a routine inspection of the Saint-Louis-De-Blandford strategic maple syrup reserve in Quebec, Canada was being conducted. During the inspection, it was found that some of the barrels that should have been filled with sticky, sweet, maple syrup were empty and other barrel...

 In January 1996, Olympic gold medalist Dave Schultz was at the top of the wrestling world when a shocking encounter at his home changed everything. His relationship with eccentric millionaire John du Pont had brought Dave into the strange and increasingly unsettling world of Foxcatcher Farms, where money, power, paranoia, and ambition collided. What happened behind the gates of the Foxcatcher est...

 In the summer of 2021, 22-year-old Gabby Petito and her boyfriend, 23-year-old Brian Laundrie, set out on a cross-country road trip from New York to Oregon. What was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime turned into a nightmare when Brian returned to his home in Florida in early September without Gabby. A nationwide search for Gabby ensued which sadly ended in tragedy.     Sources:  Louallen, Doc...

In October 1985, 17-year-old Michele “Missy” Avila went for a walk in the Angeles National Forest with a group of friends, but she would never make it home. As investigators began trying to piece together what happened, the people closest to Missy would become increasingly important to a case filled with jealousy, betrayal, and shocking twists. What happened during that walk would leave a family d...

We're back with our thirtieth Leave the Light On episode where we recap the cases covered in the previous month, discuss true crime headlines from the month, and give you a sneak peek at what is coming up in the next month. If we know! References: Hill, Jessica; Landrum, Jonathan Jr.; " Prosecutors rest in Tupac Shakur murder trial, putting Duane Davis’ defense up next"; AP News; Aug...

In the summer of 1892, a quiet Massachusetts home became the scene of a brutal double murder that would capture the attention of the entire country. As investigators searched for answers, suspicion quickly turned toward a member of the Borden family, raising questions about money, family tensions, and what may have happened behind closed doors. More than a century later, the murders of Andrew and...

 When 19-year-old Nona Dirksmeyer was found brutally murdered inside her Russellville apartment, investigators quickly turned their attention toward the person closest to her. But as the case unfolded, questions began to emerge about the evidence, the investigation, and whether police had been looking in the right direction. With multiple suspects, conflicting evidence, and two trials ending witho...

In 1935, the remains found inside a shark led police into Sydney’s criminal underworld, where gambling, smuggling, blackmail, and suspected murder all collided. But whose arm was it, how did it end up in the ocean, and what happened to the man it belonged to? As investigators began pulling at the threads, they uncovered a case far stranger than anyone could have imagined. This week we discuss the...

Eliza Fletcher left for what should have been another ordinary early morning run through the streets of Memphis, but within minutes, her routine took a terrifying and unimaginable turn. A beloved kindergarten teacher, devoted mother, and passionate runner, Eliza's disappearance sent shockwaves through her community and launched an urgent investigation that quickly captured international attent...

We're back with our twenty ninth Leave the Light On episode where we recap the cases covered in the previous month, discuss true crime headlines from the month, and give you a sneak peak at what is coming up in the next month. If we know! References:    TMZ Staff;  “Bryan Kohberger Read His Handwritten Letter Slamming Ex-Lawyer, Blaming Them For Life Sentence”; TMZ.com; July 30, 2026;  https:/...

 On Friday, January 13, 2012, The Costa Concordia set sail for a weeklong cruise around the Mediterranean. Tragically, hours into the voyage tragedy struck as the captain sailed the ship recklessly close to the rocks near Giglio Island. By morning, 32 lives had been lost and, in the years following the tragedy, a criminal trial would be held to hold those responsible accountable.    Sources:    Ti...

In 2012, the disappearance of an 18-year-old barista from Anchorage, Alaska shocked her community and launched a desperate search for answers. What began as a seemingly isolated kidnapping soon unraveled into something far more disturbing, exposing a killer who had spent years operating in the shadows. In this episode, we explore the lives of Samantha Koenig, Bill Currier, and Lorraine Currier, an...

Before the tragedy that made national headlines, the Browning family was known as a close-knit, respected family in their Maryland community. John and Tammy Browning had built a life centered on faith, family, and service while raising their three sons in what appeared to be an idyllic home. But beneath that polished image, tensions were growing behind closed doors - tensions that would erupt into...

With life being unpredictable lets flash back 1 year ago today and have Episode 067: The Escape of Kara Robinson for a Re-Release episode! Enjoy! On June 24th 2002 while at a friends house, 15 year old Kara was outside watering plants when a man pulled into the driveway. Striking up a conversation, the man would then go on to kidnap Kara and take her back to his apartment where he would assault he...

We're back with our twenty eighth Leave the Light On episode where we recap the cases covered in the previous month, discuss true crime headlines from the month, and give you a sneak peak at what is coming up in the next month. If we know! References: Levenson, Eric, “‘I am responsible.’ Takeaways from Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann’s sentencing hearing”, CNN, June 17, 2026, https://w...

Lori Hacking seemed to have everything to look forward to, a happy marriage, a baby on the way, and an exciting new chapter just around the corner. But when she vanished after what was supposed to be an early morning jog, investigators quickly discovered that not everything in her seemingly perfect life was as it appeared. As the search for Lori intensified, a web of shocking lies, devastating bet...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Faria, was a beloved wife, mother, and friend who was battling terminal cancer when her life was suddenly cut short. What initially appeared to be a straightforward investigation soon evolved into a complex saga involving allegations of deception, a wrongful conviction, and years of unanswered questions. Along the way, another life would be lost—that of Louis Gumpenberg...

In the summer of 1993, Seattle's thriving grunge scene was shaken by a tragedy that would leave a community searching for answers. Mia Zapata, the charismatic lead singer of the rising punk band The Gits, was on the verge of achieving her biggest dreams when her life was suddenly cut short. In this episode, we explore Mia's journey from aspiring musician to underground icon, the vibrant mu...

In August 2025, a shocking tragedy in an affluent Connecticut community ignited a national conversation about artificial intelligence, mental health, and accountability in the tech industry. At the center of the case were Suzanne Adams, a vibrant retired businesswoman, and her son, Stein-Erik Soalberg, a former tech manager whose struggles with addiction, paranoia, and mental illness had intensifi...

A rising young sitcom star with a bright future ahead of her is gunned down at her own front door, sending shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond. What began as harmless fan mail slowly spiraled into a terrifying obsession that exposed just how vulnerable celebrities could be behind the scenes. In this episode, we unravel the tragic story of Rebecca Schaeffer, the warning signs that were missed,...

We're back with our twenty seventh Leave the Light On episode where we recap the cases covered in the previous month, discuss true crime headlines from the month, and give you a sneak peak at what is coming up in the next month. If we know! References:    Russo, Christine; “"Dom and Davion's Law" - Victims Before Influencers: Modernize Son of Sam Laws”; Change.ord;  https://www.c...