Lucid Lab Podcast

Fire in the Sky: Travis Walton UFO Abduction

It’s our 10th episode and we are exploring some new territory as Kendra brings you our first story about UFOs!
In 1975, seven loggers out in the Arizona forest experienced a life changing event as they witnessed a UFO on their way home from work and one of their crew, Travis Walton, went missing for 5 days. When he showed back up, he had an incredulous story of being abducted by aliens. Walton’s story was used as the true events basis for the 1993 movie, Fire in the Sky. 
Of course, there is always controversy in the cases we choose to cover on Lucid Lab and this one is no different. While Travis and his 6 co-workers' story has not changed over the course of 48 years, there are still those who believe the whole thing was a hoax to make money. 
What do you think? Listen along and hear the details from both sides to draw your own conclusion!
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Walton, Travis. (1997). Fire in the Sky: The Walton Experience. Da Capo Press
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Sean Sellers: Murder, Satanism, and Controversy

“The devil made me do it.” - Welcome to the Satanic Panic of the 80’s – Satanist, occultist, and mentally ill teenager, Sean Sellers, was convicted and sentenced to death for the murders of three people in 1985 and 1986. Was it justified or did our system fail? You be the judge! Listen in as Jessica tells us about Sean’s life growing up, what led him to his crimes, and the aftermath. Was Dungeons & Dragons to blame? Of course not! But that doesn't mean they didn’t try! 
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Sources:
Newspapers.com. Shocking Story of Satan’s Flock: 6,000 in U.S. Worship Devil. Alton Evening Telegraph. Jan 20, 1968, pg 6.
Mesner, D. (2013, June 21). Sean Sellers: The Devil and Death Row. Process Media Labs. https://process.org/discept/2013/06/21/sean-sellers-the-devil-and-death-row/index.html
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Ashley. (2022, December 14). The One Creepy Place in Oklahoma That’s Said To Be A Place To The Underworld. Only in Your State. https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/Oklahoma/gateway-to-underworld-in-ok/
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Randy Woodfield: The I-5 Killer (Part 2 of 2)

Over the course of just 11 weeks, beginning in December of 1980 and coming to a close in late February 1981, vicious reports of sexual assault, murder, robberies, and kidnappings were occurring along the I-5 corridor stretching from Washington to California. The perpetrator was dubbed as the I-5 Killer. 
 
We are back for Part 2, Kendra will detail the 11 weeks of horrible crimes committed by Randy Woodfield and how the detectives from many different precincts worked together to catch him and keep all those women working and living along I-5 safe again. 
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Sources:
Rule, Ann. (1984). The I-5 Killer. Berkley. 
Hallman, Tom Jr. (May 13, 2012). Serial killer Randy Woodfield’s legacy: pain, preening and pointlessness. The Oregonian/OregonLive. https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2012/05/serial_killer_randy_woodfields.html
Roman, Rachel & Tilkin, Dan. (May 10, 2012). I-5 Killer connected to five more deaths. KATU2 abc. https://katu.com/news/local/i-5-killer-connected-to-five-more-deaths-11-19-2015
Wikipedia. Randall Woodfield. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_Woodfield (accessed April 22, 2023)

Randy Woodfield: The I-5 Killer (Part 1 of 2)

Over the course of just 11 weeks, beginning in December of 1980 and coming to a close in late February 1981, vicious reports of sexual assault, murder, robberies, and kidnappings were occurring along the I-5 corridor stretching from Washington to California. The perpetrator was dubbed as the I-5 Killer. 
 
In Part 1, Kendra will introduce you to Randy Woodfield and discuss how a young, promising athlete with ambitions to play for the Green Bay Packers took a dark turn to become one of the most dangerous serial killers in American history. 
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Sources:
Rule, Ann. (1984). The I-5 Killer. Berkley. 
Hallman, Tom Jr. (May 13, 2012). Serial killer Randy Woodfield’s legacy: pain, preening and pointlessness. The Oregonian/OregonLive. https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2012/05/serial_killer_randy_woodfields.html
Roman, Rachel & Tilkin, Dan. (May 10, 2012). I-5 Killer connected to five more deaths. KATU2 abc. https://katu.com/news/local/i-5-killer-connected-to-five-more-deaths-11-19-2015
Wikipedia. Randall Woodfield. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_Woodfield (accessed April 22, 2023)

The Aokigahara Forest: Japan’s ’Suicide Forest’

The Aokigahara Forest, or as many know it, the 'Suicide Forest' in Japan - What attracts so many people to this place? Is it the eerie, beautiful nature that lures troubled souls to find one last moment of peace? Or is it something more sinister? In this episode, Jessica talks about the stunning forest in all its wonders, and we take a deep dive into the history of suicide in Japan.
 
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Sources:
Yamanashi Tourism Organization. (n.d.). Aokigahara Forest. Aokigahara Forest/Official Travel Guide Yamanashi (yamanashi-kankou.jp)
Ray, J. (2022, March 30). Golden Gate Bridge suicides: A history of fatalities, and how further tragedies may be prevented. Los Angeles Times. Golden Gate Bridge suicides: A tragic history - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
Keefe, A. (2017, February 23). An Ethereal Forest Where Japanese Commit Suicide. National Geographic. Aokigahara: An Ethereal Forest Where Japanese Commit Suicide (nationalgeographic.com)
Szczepanski, K. (2019, July 24). The History of the Samurai. ThoughtCo. The History of Samurai in Japan (thoughtco.com)
Zeidan, A. (2023, April 14). 47 ronin. Brittanica. 47 ronin | Facts, History, Plays, & Films | Britannica
Johnson, L. (2021, January 19). The Forty-Seven Ronin: The True Story Behind Japan’s National Legend. HistoryHit. The Forty-Seven Rōnin: The True Story Behind Japan’s National Legend | History Hit
Kuroski, J. (2022, January 2). The Creepy Confines of Aokigahara, Japan’s Suicide Forest. All That’s Interesting. Inside Aokigahara, The Haunting 'Suicide Forest' Of Japan (allthatsinteresting.com)
Aguinaldo, B. (2016, February 20). An unsettling visit to Aokigahara, Japan’s ‘Suicide Forest’. Rappler+. An unsettling visit to Aokigahara, Japan's 'Suicide Forest' (rappler.com)
Milner, R. (2022, December 26). The Disturbing Origin of Japan’s Suicide Forest. Grunge. The Disturbing Origins Of Japan's Suicide Forest (grunge.com)
Russell, R., Metraux, D., & Tohen, M. (2016, August 4). Cultural influences on suicide in Japan. PCN Frontier Review. 71 (1), 2-5. https://doi.org/10.1111/pcn.12428
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Near Death Experiences (NDEs): A Glimpse into the Afterlife

What happens when we die? It’s a question that every human being wonders about throughout their life. The best evidence out there comes from those who have returned from the brink of death with amazing stories of the afterlife, known as Near Death Experiences. In this episode, Kendra will take us through the phenomenon of NDE’s and maybe just convince the skeptics that there is something more after we close our eyes for the final time
 
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Sources:
Linn, Dennis, Sheila and Matthew. (2016). The Gifts of Near-Death Experiences. Hampton Roads Publishing
Jack, Beth Jo. (2022). What do people experience at the border between life and death? Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-do-people-experience-at-the-border-between-life-and-death
Moshakis, Alex. (2021). What do near-death experiences mean, and why do they fascinate us?. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/mar/07/the-space-between-life-and-death
Orlando, Alex. (2021). Can Science Explain Near Death Experiences?. Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/can-science-explain-near-death-experiences
Koch, Christof (2020). What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About the Brain. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-near-death-experiences-reveal-about-the-brain/
Bush, Nancy Evans & Grayson, Bruce MD. (2014). Distressing Near-Death Experiences: The Basics. National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6173534/
Long, Jeffrey MD. (2014). Near-Death Experiences Evidence for Their Reality. National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6172100/
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Scott Falater: The Sleepwalking Killer

Welcome back! This week Jessica brings us the interesting case of Scott and Yarmila Falater. On January 16, 1997, Scott brutally murdered Yarmila in the backyard of their Arizona home while their kids were asleep upstairs. The kick is… he doesn’t remember doing it! And his defense? Sleepwalking! Listen in to see how you’ll side. Was he sleepwalking? Or is Scott just another cold-blooded killer?
 
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Sources:
Forensic Files Now. (2017, July 20). Scott Falater: Sleepwalking Killer Gets a Wakeup Call. https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/scott-falater/
Rubin, P. (1999, July 1). Wakeup Call. Phoenix New Times. https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/scott-falater/
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The Stanley Hotel: Inspiration for The Shining (Part 2 of 2)

We are back for Part 2 of The Stanley Hotel! Kendra is here to tell you all about how this hotel is connected to Stephen King’s “The Shining” and all the things that go bump in the night for guests staying at The Stanley Hotel. Join us as we continue to explore this hotel and talk about our future plans to host our first live show there!
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Jessen, Kenneth (2018) The inventive Freelan O. Stanley made his mark on Estes Park. Loveland Reporter-Herald.
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