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We all know the cliche "they lit up a room". On this true crime podcast, we will explain why you should stay safe and never "light up a room"! We aim to shine a light on the well known cases as well as the overlooked or forgotten stories.
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Episode 124: The Murder of Gabby Petito (opens the original)
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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; " Gabby Petito’s parents reveal disturbing details about the case in new interview"; ABC News; May 19, 2
Episode 123: The Murder of Missy Avila (opens the original)
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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 devastated and raise questions that would linger for years. Sources: Marissak, " Michele Yvette “Miss
Leave the Light On August 2026 (opens the original)
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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 26, 2026; https://apnews.com/article/tupac-shakur-shooting-murder-trial-1239e5e027cd6879913db1de012976f8; accesse
Episode 122: The Murder of Andrew and Abby Borden and The Acquittal of Lizzie Borden (opens the original)
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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 Abby Borden, and the woman at the center of the accusations, Lizzie Borden, remains one of America’s
Episode 121: The Murder of Nona Dirksmeyer (opens the original)
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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 without a conviction, Nona’s murder remains a haunting mystery decades later. Sources: Rahim, Abdullah, “
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