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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 realized. Hoffman had a long history of obsession and violence, including an unhealthy fixation with leaves and trees, which even played a role in the crime and earned him the nickname “The Leaf Killer.”

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On November 12th, 1988, the body of 14-year-old Brandy Hutchins was found in the root cellar of an abandoned house in Coal Hill, Arkansas. Just days before, her father dropped her off at the house after Brandy told him friends were throwing her a birthday party there. At the start of the investigation, authorities believed that her murder was done by satanists after occult imagery and possibly signs of a sacrifice were found in the dilapidated house. Investigators later stated they didn’t believe the case was connected to Satanism, but by then, the media had moved on. Many believe that Brandy’s “boyfriend” at the time may have had something to do with her murder, especially after being linked to another missing woman. To this day, Brandy Hutchins’ murder is unsolved. Her cousin, Julie, fights for justice and is a recipient of a Higher Hope grant.

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The Lafferty case unveils a cryptic and disturbing narrative surrounding brothers Dan and Ron Lafferty — once devout members of the LDS Church who splintered off to form their own extremist sect, “The School of the Prophets.” Their descent into fanaticism culminated in the brutal 1984 murders of Brenda Lafferty and her 18‑month‑old daughter Erica, killings they claimed were commanded by “divine revelation.”