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Investigation into New Jersey's Mysterious Lights Begins April 8

4/8/2026

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New Jersey experienced a wave of mysterious lights last fall, triggering public panic.
Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA officer, will investigate the sightings in the upcoming Conspiracies & Coverups episode.
He will collaborate with Mayor Michael Melham and former Navy SEAL Ken Van Heese to explore the phenomenon.
The episode airs April 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on the Discovery Channel, with streaming via a DIRECTV free trial.

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Story summary

New Jersey experienced a wave of mysterious lights last fall, triggering public panic.
Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA officer, will investigate the sightings in the upcoming Conspiracies & Coverups episode.
He will collaborate with Mayor Michael Melham and former Navy SEAL Ken Van Heese to explore the phenomenon.
The episode airs April 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on the Discovery Channel, with streaming via a DIRECTV free trial.