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Lab Reports Vol 14: UFO Encounter, Family Annihilator John List and the Unsolved Case of Peggy Beck
Hey Lab Rats! It's time for the 14th installment of our Lab Reports. This week seems to be Colorado themed. We share a listener story of a UFO encounter in Black Canyon of the Gunnison followed by Kendra's mini episode about John List. He is one of the most famous family annihilator cases. John murdered his entire family and got away with it for 18 years before he was caught by a Colorado neighbor. Jessica's mini episode is the sad story of Peggy Beck, a 16-year-old girl scout that was savagely murdered and authorities are still looking for the murderer over 50 years later. Join us now for this special episode and be sure to send in your personal stories to be highlighted on a future Lab Reports! __________ Subscribe, download episodes and leave a rating for Lucid Lab Podcast on your favorite Platform! Please send any emails, suggestions, listener stories or comments to us at [email protected] __________ Sources: [Unresolved Murder] Girl Scout Camp: Part 1 – The Unsolved Colorado Murder of Margaret “Peggy” Beck : r/UnresolvedMysteries The saga of Mad Dog Sherbondy — one of Eagle County’s most infamous murderers | SummitDaily.com Dec 11, 1963, page 23 - Greeley Daily Tribune at Newspapers.com Famous murders that remain unsolved Margaret “Peggy” Beck (Aug 1963) — Metro Denver Crime Stoppers 1963 cold case murder of Margaret "Peggy" Beck solved through DNA testing Margaret ‘Peggy’ Beck Murder: Cold Case Of Girl Scout Murdered Solved | Crime News Genealogy leads to 81-year-old suspect in 1963 cold case murder near Deckers | FOX31 Denver Sharkey, Joe. Death Sentence: The Inside Story of the John List Murders. 2016. Open Road Integrated.
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Popper the Poltergeist: The Inspiration Behind the Beloved Horror Movie
The Poltergeist movie, released in the early 1980s was the one to get Kendra hooked on Horror movies. In this week's episode, we explore the real-world case that inspired Stephen Spielberg to create this movie in the first place. Popper the Poltergeist, aptly named based on how the spirit presented itself, was active in the 1950s on Long Island at the Hermann household. Spawning on a seemingly random day, Popper would wreak havoc on the family for about a month and then disappear forever. This would be the first time paranormal activity would be caught on camera and to this day, there isn't really an explanation on what was happening in that house. Listen now for all of the details around this mischievous Poltergeist! __________ If you enjoy Lucid Lab, please rate and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Leave us a comment too if you are feeling brave, we love hearing from our fans! Please send any listener stories, suggestions or comments to [email protected] _________ Sources: POPPER THE POLTERGEIST — American Hauntings The ‘Poltergeist’ Curse: Inside the Mysterious Cast Deaths and Set Oddities Poltergeists - Everything You Need to Know | Paranormal Authority
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Ian Stewart’s Double Life: The Murders of Diane Stewart and Helen Bailey
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 [email protected] 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/
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Under the Microscope: Chandra Levy and Abbi Winters
On our second Under the Microscope episode, we delve into two individual cases. Kendra explores one of the most famous unsolved murders in DC history, that of Chandra Levy. Chandra disappeared in May 2001 and it would take them over a year to find out what happened to her. In the meantime, the media was more focused on the fact that she had an affair with a much older married congressman. This focus may have distracted the police and locating where Chandra's remains were eventually found. To this day, there are still no real clear answers on who violently killed Chandra Levy. Jessica shares a tragic story of a young woman, Abbi Winters, and how she lived through an inexplicable violent tragedy inflicted on her by her ex-husband and father of her young son. Abbi now speaks out about red flags and how to deal with an abusive relationship before it is too late. Listen now for all of the details! __________ Please send any suggestions, listener stories or comments to [email protected]. We love feedback! Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast platform. We appreciate you! _________ Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/chandra-levy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Chandra_Levy https://www.modbee.com/opinion/garth-stapley/article250961284.html
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The Delphi Murders: Who Killed Libby & Abby?
On February 13, 2017, two best friends—13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German—set out for a walk along the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana. They never returned. What began as a quiet afternoon in a small Midwestern town quickly spiraled into one of the most high-profile unsolved murder cases in recent American history. 5 years later, police would arrest a local man, Richard Allen and charge him with the murders. But many believe there is more to the story and this guy may not actually be the killer. In this episode, we revisit the events of that day, the discovery that shocked the nation, and the now-infamous audio and video clip recovered from Libby’s phone—evidence that turned the entire country into amateur detectives. We’ll talk through the investigations, suspects, theories, the trial of Richard Allen and the questions that still remain eight years later. Listen now for all of the details! __________ Please subscribe, rate and leave a comment if you are enjoying Lucid Lab Podcast on your favorite listening platform! Send emails, suggestions, comments or anything else to [email protected] __________ Sources: The Delphi Murders — Unresolved Murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German - Wikipedia What is Odinism, and is it connected to the Delphi murders? Newbound, Netta. The Delphi Murders: The Facts, The Theories, The Evidence, The Trial. 2024 Hendricks, Susan. Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi. 2023. Hachette Books. HBO Max. Down the Hill: The Delphi Murders. 2020. Apple TV. Chasing Evil: The Delphi Murders. 2020 Apple TV. Chasing Evil: The Delphi Murders. 2020
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