The Leaf Killer
Why did Mathhew Hoffman use leaves to try to conceal his crimes?
4.8 (41)
37 mins
Explore Matthew Hoffman’s childhood and growing obsession with trees and isolation. Discover the Herrmann family murders and the gruesome way Hoffman concealed their bodies. Learn about the rescue of Sarah and Hoffman’s eventual confession and life sentence.
Ep 1:
A Small Town's Vanishing
When a mother, her children, and a friend vanish from a quiet Ohio town, a strange Walmart receipt leads police to a hollow tree hiding an unthinkable secret.
Ep 2:
Tracing the Leaf Killer's Roots
Who was Matthew Hoffman before he became a monster? Trace the isolated childhood, arson, and growing obsession with trees that foreshadowed unspeakable violence.
Ep 3:
Inside the Bloodbath
Relive the chaotic morning that turned a random burglary into a massacre, as forensic evidence reveals a killer with chilling precision and control.
Ep 4:
Justice for the Fallen
As Hoffman faces sentencing, a brave young survivor speaks out, and a community grapples with shattered trust and the scars left behind.
Discussions (12)
Trenton
Level 7 · 7 mo agoTree story is 100% true
Declan
Level 3 · 7 mo agoI don't buy that it was random. He stalked the gym and knew the schedule. He targeted them on purpose.
Julia
Level 7 · 7 mo agoYep he cared more about the tree than the people 🙄
