293: He Watched From the Trees: The Horrifying Story of The Leaf Killer

In 2010, Matthew Hoffman, a seemingly average man, horrifically murdered three people and kidnapped a child. The community was left in shock, but the truth behind his actions was far more disturbing than anyone could imagine. Hoffman had a history of obsession and violence, but what drove him to commit such an unimaginable crime? Matthew had an unhealthy fixation with leaves and trees, which even played a role in the crime, earning him the nickname “The Leaf Killer”. Was this a cold, calculated spree, or the result of a deeply disturbed mind spiraling out of control? Aura - Wayfair - Follow &

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293: He Watched From the Trees: The Horrifying Story of The Leaf Killer is an episode from Lights Out.

This episode is 86:25 long.

This episode was published on Apr 27, 2026.

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