Leaves and Lies: The Apple Valley Murders and the Girl Who Walked Away AliveIn Apple Valley, Ohio, the golden calm of autumn was shattered when three people vanished and a 13-year-old girl was taken captive. Leaves and Lies tells the haunting true crime story of the 2010 Apple Valley murders - the lives stolen, the survivor who endured unimaginable fear, and the relentless investigation that brought the truth to light.This gripping account follows the timeline from the victims' final hours, through the calculated cruelty of Matthew Hoffman, to the tense days when law enforcement, volunteers, and forensic experts raced against time. It reveals how a quiet small-town community found itself face-to-face with a crime that defied comprehension.Inside, you'll uncover: The final hours of Stephanie Sprang, Tina Herrmann, and Kody Maynard - and the ordinary day that turned deadlyMatthew Hoffman's disturbing past, escalating behavior, and the chilling secrets hidden inside his "house of leaves"The coordinated search, tactical raid, and miraculous rescue of Sarah Maynard from captivityThe lasting scars on a community - and the vital lessons in resilience, safety awareness, and justiceBoth a meticulous investigation and a tribute to the victims, Leaves and Lies is more than a recounting of events - it's a powerful reminder that even in the darkest moments, survival and courage can prevail.ves and Lies: The Apple Valley Murders and the Girl Who Walked Away Alive In Apple Valley, Ohio, the golden calm of autumn was shattered when three people vanished and a 13-year-old girl was taken captive. Leaves and Lies tells the haunting true crime story of the 2010 Apple Valley murders - the lives stolen, the survivor who endured unimaginable fear, and the relentless investigation that brought the truth to light. This gripping account follows the timeline from the victims' final hours, through the calculated cruelty of Matthew Hoffman, to the tense days when law enforcement, volunteers, and forensic experts raced against time. It reveals how a quiet small-town community found itself face-to-face with a crime that defied comprehension. Inside, you'll uncover: The final hours of Stephanie Sprang, Tina Herrmann, and Kody Maynard - and the ordinary day that turned deadly Matthew Hoffman's disturbing past, escalating behavior, and the chilling secrets hidden inside his "house of leaves" The coordinated search, tactical raid, and miraculous rescue of Sarah Maynard from captivity The lasting scars on a community - and the vital lessons in resilience, safety awareness, and justice Both a meticulous investigation and a tribute to the victims, Leaves and Lies is more than a recounting of events - it's a powerful reminder that even in the darkest moments, survival and courage can prevail.