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

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Podcast: [Lights Out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lights-out-120345)
Published: 2026-04-27T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 - https://www.on.auraframes.com/lightsout Wayfair - https://www.wayfair.com Follow & Subscribe To The Show! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SfSNbkVrfz3ceXmNr0lZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lights-out/id1505843600 Social Links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightsoutcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/lightsoutcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/lightsoutcast Suggestions/Comments: lop@milehigher.com Merch: https://lightsoutcast.shop/ Request A Topic Form: https://zfrmz.com/Sp6vsxGQrNoHUfDzvGnN Podcast sponsor inquiries: adops@audioboom.com Host: Josh Twitter: http://twitter.com/milehigherjosh Instagram: http://instagram.com/milehigherjosh Co-Host: Ian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifarme/ Editor/Producer: Daniel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrororeo Sources: https://pastebin.com/hKN27aJy

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