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On August 2, 1993, a group of seven hikers led by Lyudmila Korovina, set out on a planned multi-day trek through the Khamar-Daban range but failed to meet up with another group as scheduled. Six died but 17-year-old Valentina Utochenko survived. Much like the Dyatlov Pass Incident (which we will of course cover at some point) they all died in mysterious ways. The official cause of death does not explain the harrowing account from the sole survivor - not even close. We explore the various theories for their sudden deaths. One thing we do know is that hiking in Russia is no joke! What do you think happened?
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Sources:
Dimri, B. (2024, Jan 17). The Khamar Daban Incident: Mountain Madness. The Khamar Daban Incident: Mountain Madness - Historic Mysteries
Hadijiyska, T., & Paplov, I. (2015). Buryatia Dyatlov Pass. https://dyatlovpass.com/hamar-daban
Mysterious death of climbers at the Khamar-Daban pass. Death of Buryat tourists: hypothermia or mysticism? (2020, Jan 10).  Mysterious death of climbers at the Khamar-Daban pass. Death of Buryat tourists: hypothermia or mysticism? Expedition by lyudmila korovina (parki-himki.ru)
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Lake Baikal.  Lake Baikal - Wikipedia

When Betty Gore was found murdered in her small-town Texas home, it sent the area into a tailspin. Not only had there never been a murder in Wylie, TX but this was a brutal killing, Betty had been hacked to death by an axe, 41 times! But things were going to become even more wild when her close friend Candy Montgomery was arrested for her murder. How could someone that was good friends with Betty kill her in such a savage way? 
Candy would confess to everything, pleading guilty to killing Betty. Her reason for the murder? She claimed it was in self defense! You do not want to miss hearing this story, listen now for all of the details. 
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Sources:
Bloom, John. Evidence of Love. 2016. Open Road Media. 
Texas Monthly. Jim Atkinson & John Bloom. Love and Death in Silicon Prarie Part 1 & Part 2. 1984. Love and Death in Silicon Prairie, Part I: Candy Montgomery’s Affair – Texas Monthly
 

We’ve heard all sorts of alien stories but never one quite like this! Elizabeth Klarer tells us about her lifelong love affair with Akon, a scientist from Meton, a planet in the Alpha Centauri system 4.3 light years from Earth. We learn all about his people, where they come from, how they advanced, and their connection to us - especially Elizabeth. These aren't little green men. Yes, there is a little bedroom action, but it was to create a baby to strengthen his race and infuse new blood. It’s a wild tale but one worth listening to. Do you believe her?
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Sources:
Klarer, D. (2009, June 1). Beyond the Light Barrier: The Autobiography of Elizabeth Klarer. Light Technology Publishing.
Klarer, E. (1980). Beyond the Light Barrier. Howard Timmins.
Obituary. Samuel Bancroft Woollatt 1876-1952. (1952, Jan). Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 23(1), 55-56. https://hdl.handle.net/10520/AJA00382809_2103
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Elizabeth Klarer.  Elizabeth Klarer - Wikipedia

It's Lab Reports week, one of our favorite episodes to put together because we get to share your stories! But, we are mixing it up on this 6th volume as we continue to perfect our podcast show to make sure we are bringing you what you love to hear! Starting on this volume of Lab Reports, along with listener stories, we will have content in the form of a couple mini episodes. It's the best of both worlds and we hope it provides a little something for everyone!
On this episode, Kendra shares two mini episodes, one about Carl Tanzler and his unhealthy obsession with a young patient of his, Elena, one that would continue even after her death...and then an account of Colorado's bizarre festival Frozen Dead Guy Days which is coming up in March! 
Jessica is sharing two listener stories that you won't want to miss! One listener recounts her creepy encounter with something that didn't seem to be entirely human...and another shares a story about human connection as he talks of his experience in the hospital with a John Doe and how sometimes things just work out in this crazy universe. Listen now!!
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This week on Lucid Lab we go way back for a wicked history tale that unfortunately seems all too relevant to our current days. In 1612 England, witch fever was at its peak and neighbors began accusing neighbors of witchcraft, many times with little to no evidence. Those accused had no real way to defend themselves against such wild accusations. In Lancashire County, a sad misunderstanding led to one family accusing each other of witchcraft and the star witness, a 9-year-old girl, coming forward to condemn many innocents to death. 
We will discuss this story as well as the history leading up to the witch trials in Europe and eventually how this all connects to the horrific Salem Witch Trials that followed in the US many years later where once again, the star witnesses were children. Let’s review this wicked history and discuss how we make sure something like this never happens again in this modern age. 
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Sources:
https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/the-pendle-witches/
 
YouTube. Chronicle Medieval History Documentaries. 1612: The Disturbing Witch Trials That Shook Britian: The Pendle Witch Child. 
 

We are back for Part 2! Thank you for waiting a week! This week we talk about Scott’s character, the trial, the jurors, and sentencing. We also cover the other theories out there if Scott is not the murderer. Some are very interesting and hold some weight. What do you think? Was the death penalty warranted? Or was this a witch trial? What is happening with Scott Peterson today?
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***LAB REPORTS*** Don’t forget to email in your own stories! Especially your personal Butterfly Effect stories!  We’ll read a select few on our special Lab Reports episode! An episode dedicated to our listeners and their crazy experiences!
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Sources:
Choiniere, A. (2023, July 19). Laci Peterson Autopsy Shows Grisly Details of Murder Case. Laci Peterson Autopsy Shows Grisly Details of Murder Case (heavy.com)
Conner’s Autopsy. (n.d.). Conner's autopsy (pwc-sii.com)
Crier, C. (2006, January 3). A Deadly Game: The Untold Story of the Scott Peterson Investigation. William Morrow Paperbacks.
Fleeman, M. (2003, December 7). Laci: Inside the Laci Peterson Murder. St. Martin’s True Crime.
Dalton, M., & Hill, B. (2011, January 11). Presumed Guilty: What the Jury Never Knew About Laci Peterson's Murder and Why Scott Peterson Should Not Be on Death Row. Atria.
Dannemeyer, W. (2006, September 20). Letter to Attorney General Lockyer.  Letter to Attorney Genral Lockyer (archive.org)
Knight, B. (2005, April 11). Laci Peterson The Whole Story: Laci, Scott, and Ambers Deadly Love Triangle. iUniverse.
Mazzeo, E. (2023, October 10). The Truth About Scott Peterson’s Mistress Amber Frey. The Truth About Scott Peterson's Mistress Amber Frey (nickiswift.com)
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Murder of Laci Peterson. Murder of Laci Peterson - Wikipedia

This week (and the next!) we are taking a deep dive into the murder of Laci Peterson and her unborn child Conner. Her disappearance on Christmas Eve 2002 and ultimately her murder captivated the nation. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was suspect #1 from the very start. But was this a rush to judgment? The media had a heavy hand in framing Scott as the perpetrator before any real evidence was available. He became the most hated man in America. Was this justified? Is there any actual evidence to prove he was guilty and that he deserved the death penalty? What was found? What was missed? What was presented at trial? What has been discovered since? What other theories are out there? What is happening with Scott Peterson today? We discuss all of the details! And there was too much information to make this one episode, so make sure to come back next week for part 2!
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Email us with any questions or suggestions @ lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com
***LAB REPORTS*** Don’t forget to email in your own stories! Especially your personal Butterfly Effect stories!  We’ll read a select few on our special Lab Reports episode! An episode dedicated to our listeners and their crazy experiences!
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Sources:
Choiniere, A. (2023, July 19). Laci Peterson Autopsy Shows Grisly Details of Murder Case. Laci Peterson Autopsy Shows Grisly Details of Murder Case (heavy.com)
Conner’s Autopsy. (n.d.). Conner's autopsy (pwc-sii.com)
Crier, C. (2006, January 3). A Deadly Game: The Untold Story of the Scott Peterson Investigation. William Morrow Paperbacks.
Fleeman, M. (2003, December 7). Laci: Inside the Laci Peterson Murder. St. Martin’s True Crime.
Dalton, M., & Hill, B. (2011, January 11). Presumed Guilty: What the Jury Never Knew About Laci Peterson's Murder and Why Scott Peterson Should Not Be on Death Row. Atria.
Dannemeyer, W. (2006, September 20). Letter to Attorney General Lockyer.  Letter to Attorney Genral Lockyer (archive.org)
Knight, B. (2005, April 11). Laci Peterson The Whole Story: Laci, Scott, and Ambers Deadly Love Triangle. iUniverse.
Mazzeo, E. (2023, October 10). The Truth About Scott Peterson’s Mistress Amber Frey. The Truth About Scott Peterson's Mistress Amber Frey (nickiswift.com)
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Murder of Laci Peterson. Murder of Laci Peterson - Wikipedia

We are headed back into cult territory on this week’s episode as we talk about Bikram Choudhury and the hot yoga classes he brought to the US in the 1970s. It started out as the exciting new craze that attracted the Hollywood elite and transformed lives in ways no other exercise regimen had ever done. But what many didn’t know is that Bikram wasn’t exactly who he claimed to be and the yoga empire he was building around him was destined to crumble under his narcissistic and twisted ways. Many young women were sucked into his teacher trainings only to end up in a nightmare situation they would have never imagined. Listen now for all of the details on Bikram and his yoga cult. 
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Sources:
 
Orner, Eva. Bikram: Yoga, Guru, Predator. 2019. Netflix
ESPN Radio. 30 For 30 Podcasts. 2018 Episodes 1-5.