Macabre at Midnight

Wealth, secrecy, and ritual sacrifice—The Order of the Solar Temple promised spiritual enlightenment, but ended in mass murder and mystery. What led doctors, elites, and professionals to follow this doomsday cult to their deaths? Uncover the chilling truth behind one of the most disturbing cults in modern history.

In 1974, newspaper heiress Patty Hearst was kidnapped by a domestic terrorist group—but weeks later, she reappeared as one of them. Was she brainwashed, or did she join willingly? Explore one of the most bizarre and controversial cases in American history.

In 1971, a man known only as D.B. Cooper hijacked a plane, demanded $200,000, and vanished into thin air—never to be seen again. No body. No parachute. No trace. Dive into one of America's greatest unsolved mysteries and the legend that still haunts the skies.

On this episode of Macabre at Midnight, we delve into one of the most notorious family murders in American history—the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez. In 1989, the affluent façade of the Menendez family shattered when the two brothers brutally murdered their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home. The crime was shocking, but what followed was even more disturbing: a courtroom drama filled with explosive allegations of long-term abuse, manipulation, and betrayal. Was it cold-blooded murder driven by greed—or a desperate act of survival? We unravel the twisted timeline, examine chilling courtroom testimony, and revisit the cultural impact of a case that still divides public opinion decades later. Grab a drink, dim the lights, and join us as we pull back the curtain on the dark truth behind the Menendez brothers.

Much like last week's episode, today's murder went unsolved for decades but scientific advancements made it possible for her killer to be found.

A murder goes unsolved for over 40 years, but advancements in DNA make it possible to learn her identity, and find her murderer.

A creepy monster shows up in the middle of the night at a man's house, but what could it be?

The Mormon church has many offshoots, but this is probably one of the most well known. Today we'll learn about how Warren Jeffs went from the prophet to prison.

A group of men almost committed the perfect crime, but internal fallouts would result in their capture.

A college girls disappearance helps to create the Vermont state police force.

Today, we'll talk about the infamous craigslist killer that made everybody fear the website.

The fourth of July 2001 did not end with fireworks for one young lady, but the glitter her friend put on her helped detectives catch her killer.

Today we're going to learn about the reclusive genius that became known as the unabomber.

Today we're going to look at a doctor who was believed to be a serial killer.

This special episode will look at a family who restrained their child for three days trying to exorcise a demon out of him. It ended when his life ended.

Today we'll learn about a father who tried to make his problems disappear.

Today we'll learn about a little girl who wouldn't have been killed if the system hadn't failed her.

Today's cult is probably the strangest in its own special way. Its known as a sex cult and caught the eye of a number of celebrities.

Today we're going to look at a Romanian cryptid that inspired many stories.

Today we'll take a look at several unsolved murders all found in a new housing development.

A once much needed TB hospital to an incredible haunted tourist attraction.

A serial rapist turned murdred who went uncaught for decades.

A missing crew, an abandoned but sea-worthy ship, and no answers.

Our WTF episode this month will look at a serial killer who gave himself his nickname, BTK, which means bind, torture, kill.

For our special Mother's Day episode we'll look at Nannie Doss, a serial killer who earned the nickname the Giggling Granny.

This week we will learn about the unforntunate torture and death of a young lady who had her whole future ahead of her.

This month's Mystery Monday is about the Pollock sisters, twins who everybody believed were the reincarnations of their older sisters, who died tragically years before their birth.

We're starting this month, looking into a nurse who decided to take her job too far. 

A strange cryptid about a half-goat and half-human creature.

Easter is supposed to be a time for family, but the Ruppert family met a much different fate.

One of the most haunted hotels in America, and the inspiration for a popular novel.

A stretch of remote Canadian highway that has seen its fair share of destruction.

One of the most notorious cults that not only believed in UFOs, but ended their cult together.

A strange stretch of road that seems to be haunted by many strange things.

The unknown Scottish serial killer that became known simply as Bible John.

The strange teen who murdered a homeless man, and left his head and hands in his closet.

After a break last week, today we'll be talking about a disease with no known cause and surrounded by a lot of mysteries.

This is a crazy unsolved murder with a missing suspect who may have had CIA connections. Oh, and they were found in the fridge.

Today we'll be looking into a family business... of murder. 

This cult has a very long history and as many names. It is most well known for being a sex cult during the '70s and '80s, as well as a "family" many celebrities were born into.

This is a tough one as it could have been completely prevented had the system not failed this child.

On today's episode of Mystery Monday, we'll look at the unsolved murder of Amber Hagerman and how it led to the AMBER alert system.

This is a horrible case that we'll be looking into today. Not only was a very young child killed, but the perpetrator's ages will surprise you.

Today we'll look at our first haunted place that was turned into part of a University.

On today's WTF episode, we'll be looking at the dating game killer, Rodney Alcala.

Today we'll take a dive into William Bonin, better known as the Freeway Killer

This special episode for Valentine's brings us murder, love triangles, and something very, very weird.

A Japan-based cult that tried to take out an entire subway full of people.

A gap year is supposed to be a time of fun, not death, but that's not how things ended for Grace.

On this episode of Mystery Monday, we'll look at the unsolved murder of the actor Bob Crane.

Today we'll look at North Carolina's official demon.