Lucid Lab Podcast

In this episode, Kendra delves into the mysterious phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion (SHC)—the bizarre and controversial claim that people can burst into flames without an external ignition source. We explore the history of reported cases, from the chilling accounts of individuals found mysteriously charred to the scientific explanations that attempt to explain this phenomenon.
Tune in for a captivating discussion to ignite your curiosity and pose the question on if there really is a scientific explanation for this or if it is something paranormal causing humans to burst into flames. 
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Sources:
https://www.history.com/news/is-spontaneous-human-combustion-real
https://www.livescience.com/42080-spontaneous-human-combustion.html
https://www.britannica.com/story/is-spontaneous-human-combustion-real
https://www.bowdoin.edu/news/2019/01/spontaneous-human-combustion-and-the-enlightenment.html
https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/unexplained-phenomena/shc.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/158853.stm

In this episode, we delve into the eerie past of the Whaley House, one of the most infamous haunted locations in the United States. Built in 1857, this historic San Diego home is steeped in tragedy and paranormal legend. From the tragic deaths of Thomas Whaley's family members to the house's unsettling ties to San Diego’s first public execution spot, the Whaley House has seen its share of sorrow—and perhaps, restless spirits. Join us as we explore the haunted history, the ghostly encounters reported by visitors, and the enduring mysteries of this legendary residence. Could the Whaley House really be America’s most haunted home? Tune in to find out!
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Sources:
Cdnc.ucr.edu. Hanging Yankee Jim. Los Angeles Herald. Oct 7, 1873, Vol 1, Number 5, Page 4.
Wlodarski, R. (2004, January 1). The Haunted Whaley House II: A History and Paranormal Guide to America's Most Haunted House in Old Town, San Diego, California. G-Host Publishing.
Yagi, G. (2017, October 11). The Battle for San Diego. The Battle for San Diego (historynet.com)

Jessica & Kendra are on break for a couple of weeks. This week we are revisiting the DeFeo family murders and the Amityville Horror. The original has been remastered for a hopefully more enjoyable listen compared to our first attempts at editing way back when!
Amityville Horror - we’ve all heard the story, read the books, and watched the movies. But have you heard the real story of 112 Ocean Avenue? The true horror of that home is far more sinister and interesting than some spooky place with a so-called pig demon looking into the windows.
The Defeo family. Six family members were murdered on November 13, 1974. And the murderer was the only surviving family member - Ronald “Butch” Defeo, Jr. Or was he? Join in as we discuss this crazy family and try to get down to the bottom of what really happened. Jessica provides all the details and you get to decide. And yes, we will cover the Amityville Horror we all know and love as well — but we’ll challenge that too! 
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Sources:
Braden, B. (n.d.) Amityville: Inside the Case that Rattled a Seasoned Paranormal Investigator. Travel Channel. Amityville: Inside the Case that Rattled a Seasoned Paranormal Investigator | Travel Channel
Lorite, J. (2022, January 10). The brutal truth about Amityville: It wasn’t ghosts but something worse. El Pais. The brutal truth about Amityville: It wasn’t ghosts but something worse | U.S. | EL PAÍS English (elpais.com)
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Ronald DeFero Jr. Ronald DeFeo Jr. - Wikipedia
Osuna, R. (n.d.) The Night the Defeos Died, the story of the Amityville hoax. The Amityville murders.  The Night the Defeos Died, the story of the Amityville hoax (amityvillemurders.com)
Osuna, R. (2006, March 7). The Night the Defeos Died. Booksurge Publishing.

Jessica & Kendra are on break for a couple of weeks so we are introducing our first rerun episode and it’s a classic! Revisit The Stanley Hotel with us, we have remastered our original 2-parter to be just one episode and added in some new intro content. 
In this episode, Kendra explores one of our favorite places in Colorado, The Stanley Hotel, considered one of the most haunted places in the world. Hear the incredible backstory of Freelan & Flora Stanley and how they ended up building this iconic hotel in Estes Park, CO. While visiting their history, we will meet a few of the people who are still rumored to be spending their afterlives in the halls of the hotel…
We will explore the connection this hotel has to Stephen King’s famous book and movie “The Shining” and the many tales of haunted sightings throughout the hotel and its grounds. You do not want to miss this episode!
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Sources:
Pickering, James H. (2000). Mr Stanley of Estes Park. Stanley Museum.
Jessen, Kenneth (2018) The inventive Freelan O. Stanley made his mark on Estes Park. Loveland Reporter-Herald.
https://www.reporterherald.com/2018/08/18/the-inventive-freelan-o-stanley-made-his-mark-on-estes-park/amp/
Stanley Museum. The Stanleys. https://stanleymuseum.org/the-stanleys/ (accessed March 14, 2023)

On this week's episode, Kendra covers the tragic and chilling case of Cassie Jo Stoddart, frequently referred to as The Scream Murder because of the parallels between what happened to Cassie and the horror movie franchise. 
In September 2006, 16-year-old Cassie was viciously murdered while house sitting at her aunt & uncle's house in Pocatello, Idaho. The case would draw national attention due to the shocking nature of the crime and the disturbing involvement of her high school classmates that would eventually be convicted for her death. 
We will explore the details of Cassie's short life and final hours, the investigation that followed and the impact after the crime. Listen now as we uncover yet another example of senseless acts of violence against young women in this world. 
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Sources:
Lost for Life documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u432T_cDgQs - Explore With Us - The Disturbing Case of the Scream Killers
Dateline NBC - The Secret in Black Rock Canyon - June 25, 2024
Adamcik, Shannon. The Guilty Innocent.
https://the-line-up.com/cassie-jo-stoddart

We’re back for part two of the unbelievable story of Shelly Knotek; a woman whose name has become synonymous with terror. Knotek's crimes are a stark reminder of the darkness that can lurk within a person and in someone’s home. We delve into her life and the events that led to her descent into madness. We examine the methods she used to exert control over her victims. This woman's capacity for evil is beyond comprehension. No one is safe in her presence. Her daughters came forward to tell their story and the horror they went through growing up, including the manipulation, abuse, and actions that led to the death of at least 3 people who trusted and loved Shelly. It is a harrowing tale but one that deserves attention, as the monster that is Shelly Knotek is now free from prison. 
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Sources:
Cavallier, A. (2023, April 29). ‘There is evil among us: Outrage as America’s ‘most evil’ mother Shelly Knotek is released from prison after serving out her sentence for killing two people - and covering up the death of her 17-year-old nephew. America's 'most evil' mother Shelly Knotek is released from prison | Daily Mail Online
Olsen, G. (2019, December 1). If You Tell. Thomas & Mercer.

This week, Jessica brings us part one of the unbelievably insane story of Shelly Knotek; a woman whose name has become synonymous with terror. Knotek's crimes are a stark reminder of the darkness that can lurk within a person and in someone’s home. We delve into her life and the events that led to her descent into madness. We examine the methods she used to exert control over her victims. This woman's capacity for evil is beyond comprehension. No one is safe in her presence. Her daughters came forward to tell their story and the horror they went through growing up, including the manipulation, abuse, and actions that led to the death of at least three people who trusted and loved Shelly. It is a harrowing tale that deserves attention, as the monster that is Shelly Knotek is now free from prison. 
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Sources:
Cavallier, A. (2023, April 29). ‘There is evil among us: Outrage as America’s ‘most evil’ mother Shelly Knotek is released from prison after serving out her sentence for killing two people - and covering up the death of her 17-year-old nephew. America's 'most evil' mother Shelly Knotek is released from prison | Daily Mail Online
Olsen, G. (2019, December 1). If You Tell. Thomas & Mercer.

Kendra takes us back to the spiritual realm this week as a sort of follow up to our Near-Death Experiences episode, this time we are exploring reincarnation. Specifically, we will look at real life stories of children who claim to have lived previous lives where scientists were able to verify the statements they made and even visit with the families of those whom the children claim to have been before they were reborn. You do not want to miss this episode, even if you don’t really believe in the concept of reincarnation, these stories might just make you change your mind!
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Sources:
Tucker, Jim B. Before: Children’s Memories of Previous Lives. St. Martins Publishing Group. 2021
Tucker, Jim B. Return to Life: Extraordinary Cases of Children Who Remember Past Lives. Tantor Media Group. 2014
Ian Stevenson - Wikipedia
The Science of Reincarnation—VIRGINIA Magazine (uvamagazine.org)
3-year-old recalls past life as a snake | Unexplained Mysteries (unexplained-mysteries.com)