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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = The Whistler, “Break Away” (March 09, 1952)
00:30:56.299 = Witch’s Tale, “Graveyard Mansion” (March 06, 1933)
01:01:08.275 = Dark Fantasy, “Death Is a Savage Deity” (January 30, 1942) ***WD
01:24:48.378 = Escape, “Three Skeleton Key” (November 15, 1949) ***WD
01:53:44.931 = Inner Sanctum, “Corpse For Halloween” (October 31, 1949) ***WD
02:19:48.620 = Mysterious Traveler, “Death Has Cold Breath” (March 29, 1949) ***WD
02:45:21.725 = Quiet Please, “The Thing on Fourble Board” (August 09, 1948)
03:10:29.512 = The Weird Circle, “Heart of Ethan Brand” (February 13, 1944) ***WD
03:36:14.507 = Witch’s Tale, “Frankenstein” (July 17, 1935) ***WD
04:03:58.982 = Dark Fantasy, “Man With The Scarlet Satchell” (March 06, 1942) ***WD
04:28:34.436 = Escape, “Bloodbath” (June 30, 1950) ***WD
04:56:21.988 = Mysterious Traveler, “Fire In The Sky” (August 28, 1951) ***WD
05:25:42.312 = Quiet Please, “Very Unimportant Person” (December 05, 1948) ***WD
05:55:16.741 = Suspense, “Fugue in C Minor” (June 01, 1944)
06:24:50.387 = The Weird Circle, “Doll” (December 24, 1944) ***WD
06:49:55.660 = Dark Fantasy, “Pennsylvania Turnpike” (March 20, 1942) ***WD
07:14:25.535 = Escape, “Earth Abides, Part 1” (November 05, 1950) ***WD
07:43:09.730 = Escape, “Earth Abides, Part 2” (November 12, 1950) ***WD
08:12:02.276 = Quiet Please, “Northern Lights” (January 30, 1949) ***WD
08:40:58.836 = Suspense, “House in Cyprus Canyon” (December 05, 1946) ***WD
09:07:39.198 = Dark Fantasy, “Coffin For Two” (May 15, 1942) ***WD
09:30:57.215 = Weird Circle, “Feast of Red Gauntlet” (February 27, 1944) ***WD
09:58:20.779 = Show Close

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = The Whistler, “Break Away” (March 09, 1952)
00:30:56.299 = Witch’s Tale, “Graveyard Mansion” (March 06, 1933)
01:01:08.275 = Dark Fantasy, “Death Is a Savage Deity” (January 30, 1942) ***WD
01:24:48.378 = Escape, “Three Skeleton Key” (November 15, 1949) ***WD
01:53:44.931 = Inner Sanctum, “Corpse For Halloween” (October 31, 1949) ***WD
02:19:48.620 = Mysterious Traveler, “Death Has Cold Breath” (March 29, 1949) ***WD
02:45:21.725 = Quiet Please, “The Thing on Fourble Board” (August 09, 1948)
03:10:29.512 = The Weird Circle, “Heart of Ethan Brand” (February 13, 1944) ***WD
03:36:14.507 = Witch’s Tale, “Frankenstein” (July 17, 1935) ***WD
04:03:58.982 = Dark Fantasy, “Man With The Scarlet Satchell” (March 06, 1942) ***WD
04:28:34.436 = Escape, “Bloodbath” (June 30, 1950) ***WD
04:56:21.988 = Mysterious Traveler, “Fire In The Sky” (August 28, 1951) ***WD
05:25:42.312 = Quiet Please, “Very Unimportant Person” (December 05, 1948) ***WD
05:55:16.741 = Suspense, “Fugue in C Minor” (June 01, 1944)
06:24:50.387 = The Weird Circle, “Doll” (December 24, 1944) ***WD
06:49:55.660 = Dark Fantasy, “Pennsylvania Turnpike” (March 20, 1942) ***WD
07:14:25.535 = Escape, “Earth Abides, Part 1” (November 05, 1950) ***WD
07:43:09.730 = Escape, “Earth Abides, Part 2” (November 12, 1950) ***WD
08:12:02.276 = Quiet Please, “Northern Lights” (January 30, 1949) ***WD
08:40:58.836 = Suspense, “House in Cyprus Canyon” (December 05, 1946) ***WD
09:07:39.198 = Dark Fantasy, “Coffin For Two” (May 15, 1942) ***WD
09:30:57.215 = Weird Circle, “Feast of Red Gauntlet” (February 27, 1944) ***WD
09:58:20.779 = Show Close

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = Inner Sanctum, “Wailing Wall” (November 06, 1945)
00:28:37.696 = Lights Out, “It Happened” (May 11, 1938)
00:57:53.236 = Mercury Theater, “The Hitch Hiker” (June 21, 1946) ***WD
01:24:06.274 = Murder at Midnight, “Kabalah” (December 30, 1946)
01:50:09.311 = Mysterious Traveler, “Death Laughs Last” (September 24, 1944)
02:17:12.677 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD
02:45:56.196 = Quiet Please, “Pathetic Fallacy” (February 02, 1948) ***WD
03:14:58.799 = Suspense, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (February 2, 1944)
03:44:43.607 = The Unexpected, “Mercy Killing” (April 11, 1948) ***WD
03:59:03.157 = The Weird Circle, “A Terrible Night” (January 23, 1944)
04:25:30.416 = The Whistler, “Witness at the Fountain” (September 09, 1946)
04:54:49.939 = Dark Fantasy, “The Headless Dead” (January 23, 1942) ***WD
05:19:16.968 = Escape, “Country of the Blind” (March 20, 1949) ***WD
05:48:52.483 = The Hall of Fantasy, “Idol of Kromm Kroc” (May 04, 1953) ***WD
06:13:34.310 = Inner Sanctum, “Undead” (December 18, 1945) ***WD
06:39:51.483 = Lights Out, “Death Robbery” (July 16, 1947)
07:09:40.247 = Mysterious Traveler, “Visiting Corpse” (August 10, 1948) ***WD
07:37:50.085 = Mystery In The Air, “Black Cat” (September 18, 1947) ***WD
08:05:24.288 = Quiet Please, “Whence Came You” (February 16, 1948) ***WD
08:34:50.793 = Suspense, “Donovan’s Brain, Part 1” (May 18, 1944) ***WD
09:02:40.318 = Suspense, “Donovan’s Brain, Part 2” (May 25, 1944) ***WD
09:31:17.532 = The Weird Circle, “Tell-Tale Heart” (January 30, 1944)
09:58:23.227 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = Inner Sanctum, “Wailing Wall” (November 06, 1945)
00:28:37.696 = Lights Out, “It Happened” (May 11, 1938)
00:57:53.236 = Mercury Theater, “The Hitch Hiker” (June 21, 1946) ***WD
01:24:06.274 = Murder at Midnight, “Kabalah” (December 30, 1946)
01:50:09.311 = Mysterious Traveler, “Death Laughs Last” (September 24, 1944)
02:17:12.677 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD
02:45:56.196 = Quiet Please, “Pathetic Fallacy” (February 02, 1948) ***WD
03:14:58.799 = Suspense, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (February 2, 1944)
03:44:43.607 = The Unexpected, “Mercy Killing” (April 11, 1948) ***WD
03:59:03.157 = The Weird Circle, “A Terrible Night” (January 23, 1944)
04:25:30.416 = The Whistler, “Witness at the Fountain” (September 09, 1946)
04:54:49.939 = Dark Fantasy, “The Headless Dead” (January 23, 1942) ***WD
05:19:16.968 = Escape, “Country of the Blind” (March 20, 1949) ***WD
05:48:52.483 = The Hall of Fantasy, “Idol of Kromm Kroc” (May 04, 1953) ***WD
06:13:34.310 = Inner Sanctum, “Undead” (December 18, 1945) ***WD
06:39:51.483 = Lights Out, “Death Robbery” (July 16, 1947)
07:09:40.247 = Mysterious Traveler, “Visiting Corpse” (August 10, 1948) ***WD
07:37:50.085 = Mystery In The Air, “Black Cat” (September 18, 1947) ***WD
08:05:24.288 = Quiet Please, “Whence Came You” (February 16, 1948) ***WD
08:34:50.793 = Suspense, “Donovan’s Brain, Part 1” (May 18, 1944) ***WD
09:02:40.318 = Suspense, “Donovan’s Brain, Part 2” (May 25, 1944) ***WD
09:31:17.532 = The Weird Circle, “Tell-Tale Heart” (January 30, 1944)
09:58:23.227 = Show Close

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = Dark Fantasy, “Thing From The Sea” (November 28, 1941)
00:26:18.983 = Escape, “Ring of Thoth” (August 11, 1947)
00:57:11.121 = Hall of Fantasy, “Man Size In Marble” (April 10, 1947)
01:24:40.416 = Hermit’s Cave, “Notebook on Murder” (1940)
01:48:21.509 = Inner Sanctum, “Judas Clock” (April 17, 1945)
02:18:38.356 = Mercury Theater, “Dracula” (July 11, 1938)
03:15:23.124 = Murder at Midnight, “Murder Is a Lonely Business” (December 16, 1946)
03:42:51.934 = Mysterious Traveler “Accusing Corpse” (April 16, 1944)
04:13:29.633 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)
04:43:30.690 = Quiet Please, “Don’t Tell Me About Halloween” (October 27, 1947)
05:08:58.161 = Suspense, “The Most Dangerous Game” (September 23, 1943)
05:39:46.747 = The Unexpected, “The Cripple” (August 29, 1947)
05:55:53.399 = The Weird Circle, “Hand” (December 19, 1943)
06:21:07.918 = The Whistler, “Death Comes at Midnight” (October 18, 1942)
06:51:02.956 = X-Minus One, “Perigi’s Wonderful Dolls” (June 05, 1955)
07:19:57.851 = The Black Museum, “A Piece of Iron Chain” (July 29, 1952)
07:45:51.009 = The Clock, “Lefty and Delilah” (October 09, 1947) ***WD
08:10:40.715 = Dimension X, “Green Hills of Earth” (December 24, 1950)
08:36:45.232 = Escape, “Casting Runes” (November 19, 1947)
09:07:33.540 = Hall of Fantasy, “Wild Huntsman” (April 27, 1953)
09:32:45.475 = Hermit’s Cave, “House of Purple Shadows” (1940)
09:56:17.124 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = Dark Fantasy, “Thing From The Sea” (November 28, 1941)
00:26:18.983 = Escape, “Ring of Thoth” (August 11, 1947)
00:57:11.121 = Hall of Fantasy, “Man Size In Marble” (April 10, 1947)
01:24:40.416 = Hermit’s Cave, “Notebook on Murder” (1940)
01:48:21.509 = Inner Sanctum, “Judas Clock” (April 17, 1945)
02:18:38.356 = Mercury Theater, “Dracula” (July 11, 1938)
03:15:23.124 = Murder at Midnight, “Murder Is a Lonely Business” (December 16, 1946)
03:42:51.934 = Mysterious Traveler “Accusing Corpse” (April 16, 1944)
04:13:29.633 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)
04:43:30.690 = Quiet Please, “Don’t Tell Me About Halloween” (October 27, 1947)
05:08:58.161 = Suspense, “The Most Dangerous Game” (September 23, 1943)
05:39:46.747 = The Unexpected, “The Cripple” (August 29, 1947)
05:55:53.399 = The Weird Circle, “Hand” (December 19, 1943)
06:21:07.918 = The Whistler, “Death Comes at Midnight” (October 18, 1942)
06:51:02.956 = X-Minus One, “Perigi’s Wonderful Dolls” (June 05, 1955)
07:19:57.851 = The Black Museum, “A Piece of Iron Chain” (July 29, 1952)
07:45:51.009 = The Clock, “Lefty and Delilah” (October 09, 1947) ***WD
08:10:40.715 = Dimension X, “Green Hills of Earth” (December 24, 1950)
08:36:45.232 = Escape, “Casting Runes” (November 19, 1947)
09:07:33.540 = Hall of Fantasy, “Wild Huntsman” (April 27, 1953)
09:32:45.475 = Hermit’s Cave, “House of Purple Shadows” (1940)
09:56:17.124 = Show Close

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CHAPTERS & STORIES TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:00:21.112 = The Canterville Ghost
00:09:07.043 = The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
00:17:33.338 = White Dog
00:24:08.537 = Sweet Mary
00:29:26.172 = A Cardiff Ghost Story
00:36:53.658 = Haunted Cemeteries
00:40:53.797 = The Flying Dutchman
00:45:09.469 = How He Left The Hotel
00:51:57.512 = The Lighthouse
00:58:34.306 = Houdini’s Great Escape
01:03:03.732 = Ghost Cave
01:09:57.156 = The Wrecker’s Daughter
01:17:27.980 = Ghost Hunters
01:21:38.840 = Show Close

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
Ghost Stories for Kids from How Stuff Works: https://tinyurl.com/y53fb6o8

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CHAPTERS & STORIES TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:00:21.112 = The Canterville Ghost
00:09:07.043 = The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
00:17:33.338 = White Dog
00:24:08.537 = Sweet Mary
00:29:26.172 = A Cardiff Ghost Story
00:36:53.658 = Haunted Cemeteries
00:40:53.797 = The Flying Dutchman
00:45:09.469 = How He Left The Hotel
00:51:57.512 = The Lighthouse
00:58:34.306 = Houdini’s Great Escape
01:03:03.732 = Ghost Cave
01:09:57.156 = The Wrecker’s Daughter
01:17:27.980 = Ghost Hunters
01:21:38.840 = Show Close

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Ghost Stories for Kids from How Stuff Works: https://tinyurl.com/y53fb6o8

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
BOOK ONE: THE COMING OF THE MARTIANS:
00:00:00.000 = (I) The Eve of the War
00:14:36.309 = (II) The Falling Star
00:22:20.796 = (III) On Horsell Common
00:28:05.548 = (IV) The Cylinder Opens
00:34:37.378 = (V) The Heat-Ray
00:43:17.408 = (VI) The Heat-Ray In The Chobham Road
00:48:08.844 = (VII) How I Reached Home
00:56:06.177 = (VIII) Friday Night
01:01:49.835 = (IX) The Fighting Begins
01:12:51.970 = (X) In The Storm
01:24:59.356 = (XI) At The Window
01:37:15.932 = (XII) What I Saw of the Destruction of Weybridge and Shepperton
01:59:11.314 = (XIII) How I Fell In With The Curate
02:10:21.092 = (XIV) In London
02:31:41.490 = (XV) What Had Happened In Surrey
02:48:22.548 = (XVI) The Exodus From London
03:12:22.190 = (XVII) The “Thunder Child”

BOOK TWO: THE EARTH UNDER THE MARTIANS
03:32:09.436 = (I) Under Foot
03:47:37.924 = (II) What We Saw From The Ruined House
04:07:58.378= (III) The Days of Imprisonment
04:19:30.274 = (IV) The Death of the Curate
04:29:13.940 = (V) The Stillness
04:35:09.227 = (VI) The Work of Fifteen Days
04:42:50.226 = (VII) The Man on Putney Hill
05:16:23.121 = (VIII) Dead London
05:35:04.696 = (IX) Wreckage
05:46:13.832 = (X) Epilogue
SOURCES and RESOURCES: “War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells (Public Domain)
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
BOOK ONE: THE COMING OF THE MARTIANS:
00:00:00.000 = (I) The Eve of the War
00:14:36.309 = (II) The Falling Star
00:22:20.796 = (III) On Horsell Common
00:28:05.548 = (IV) The Cylinder Opens
00:34:37.378 = (V) The Heat-Ray
00:43:17.408 = (VI) The Heat-Ray In The Chobham Road
00:48:08.844 = (VII) How I Reached Home
00:56:06.177 = (VIII) Friday Night
01:01:49.835 = (IX) The Fighting Begins
01:12:51.970 = (X) In The Storm
01:24:59.356 = (XI) At The Window
01:37:15.932 = (XII) What I Saw of the Destruction of Weybridge and Shepperton
01:59:11.314 = (XIII) How I Fell In With The Curate
02:10:21.092 = (XIV) In London
02:31:41.490 = (XV) What Had Happened In Surrey
02:48:22.548 = (XVI) The Exodus From London
03:12:22.190 = (XVII) The “Thunder Child”

BOOK TWO: THE EARTH UNDER THE MARTIANS
03:32:09.436 = (I) Under Foot
03:47:37.924 = (II) What We Saw From The Ruined House
04:07:58.378= (III) The Days of Imprisonment
04:19:30.274 = (IV) The Death of the Curate
04:29:13.940 = (V) The Stillness
04:35:09.227 = (VI) The Work of Fifteen Days
04:42:50.226 = (VII) The Man on Putney Hill
05:16:23.121 = (VIII) Dead London
05:35:04.696 = (IX) Wreckage
05:46:13.832 = (X) Epilogue
SOURCES and RESOURCES: “War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells (Public Domain)
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A NOTE FROM DARREN: As we step into the Halloween weekend, I thought it might be fun to share some Halloween-themed Creepypastas. Four fictional stories, in fact. And to add to the “Halloweenishness” of this episode, rather than spooky music in the background, as you can already tell, I’m back at the campfire to tell you these spooky stories – because it just feels more like Halloween that way. 

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:00:50.027 = “The Murphy Horror House” by Kelly Foster
00:30:34.200 = “Don’t Take Your Eyes Off Your Children This Halloween” by Michael Richardson ***
00:48:31.114 = “Be Home By Midnight on Halloween Night” by SirScareMe ***
01:02:41.159 = “It Came From The Haunted House Across The Street” by SirScareMe
01:17:30.215 = Show Close

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
“The Murphy Horror House” by Kelly Foster: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrhhzd8n
“Don’t Take Your Eyes Off Your Children This Halloween” by Michael Richardson: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6mvx38yp
“Be Home By Midnight On Halloween Night” by SirScareMe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/62ne66aa
"It Came From The Haunted House Across The Street” by SirScareMe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y6yffmf5

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A NOTE FROM DARREN: As we step into the Halloween weekend, I thought it might be fun to share some Halloween-themed Creepypastas. Four fictional stories, in fact. And to add to the “Halloweenishness” of this episode, rather than spooky music in the background, as you can already tell, I’m back at the campfire to tell you these spooky stories – because it just feels more like Halloween that way. 

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:00:50.027 = “The Murphy Horror House” by Kelly Foster
00:30:34.200 = “Don’t Take Your Eyes Off Your Children This Halloween” by Michael Richardson ***
00:48:31.114 = “Be Home By Midnight on Halloween Night” by SirScareMe ***
01:02:41.159 = “It Came From The Haunted House Across The Street” by SirScareMe
01:17:30.215 = Show Close

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
“The Murphy Horror House” by Kelly Foster: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrhhzd8n
“Don’t Take Your Eyes Off Your Children This Halloween” by Michael Richardson: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6mvx38yp
“Be Home By Midnight On Halloween Night” by SirScareMe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/62ne66aa
"It Came From The Haunted House Across The Street” by SirScareMe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y6yffmf5

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SOURCES…
“War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells. Radio script by Orson Welles, produced by Mercury Radio Theater
“War of the Worlds: The Greatest Halloween Prank Ever” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88d2d3
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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SOURCES…
“War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells. Radio script by Orson Welles, produced by Mercury Radio Theater
“War of the Worlds: The Greatest Halloween Prank Ever” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88d2d3
= = = = =
"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Cosmic Express” by Jack Williamson (Amazing Stories December 1961)

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Cosmic Express” by Jack Williamson (Amazing Stories December 1961)

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Great Brain” (February 21, 1979) ***WD
00:46:25.997 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Box of Death” (April 17, 1947)
01:16:54.096 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Trespassers Will Be Experimented Upon” (February 11, 1981) ***WD
01:48:21.283 = Chet Chetter, “Elmer Versus The Mutant Rats” (1991-1992) ***WD
02:14:51.310 = The Clock, “Guilty As Always” (March 20, 1956) ***WD
02:42:06.586 = The Creaking Door, “Cat Woman” (December 14, 1964) ***WD
03:11:29.346 = The Crime Club, “Death at 7:10” (July 03, 1947)
03:41:32.154 = Crime Classics, “Hangman William Palmer Who Won” (October 07, 1953)
04:13:09.770 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Snowbound No Opening Or Closing” (December 01, 1946)
04:38:39.263 = Deep Night, “Bonehouse” (August 12, 2005)
05:11:49.087 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Great Brain” (February 21, 1979) ***WD
00:46:25.997 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Box of Death” (April 17, 1947)
01:16:54.096 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Trespassers Will Be Experimented Upon” (February 11, 1981) ***WD
01:48:21.283 = Chet Chetter, “Elmer Versus The Mutant Rats” (1991-1992) ***WD
02:14:51.310 = The Clock, “Guilty As Always” (March 20, 1956) ***WD
02:42:06.586 = The Creaking Door, “Cat Woman” (December 14, 1964) ***WD
03:11:29.346 = The Crime Club, “Death at 7:10” (July 03, 1947)
03:41:32.154 = Crime Classics, “Hangman William Palmer Who Won” (October 07, 1953)
04:13:09.770 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Snowbound No Opening Or Closing” (December 01, 1946)
04:38:39.263 = Deep Night, “Bonehouse” (August 12, 2005)
05:11:49.087 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9tewa8jd

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A young girl is serenaded by a ghostly boy. (The Ghost of Allan) *** Strange and terrifying things begin to happen after two children play with a Ouija board in a 200-year-old house that used to be a funeral home. (My Brothers’ Strange Visitors) *** Is it possible that Dracula wasn’t a vampire after all? (Dracula – Not a Vampire) *** California diners flock to an establishment for good food, good wine, and spirits…especially the ghostly kind. (The Blue Lady of the Moss Beach Distillery) *** Once, "Cropsey" was just an urban legend, the boogeyman of Staten Island – but now, he is real. (Cropsey Comes To Life)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:48.196 = Show Open
00:02:28.255 = Cropsey: The Boogeyman Comes To Life
00:06:11.705 = Dracula, Not A Vampire?
00:10:31.107 = The Ghost of Allan
00:19:02.378 = My Brother’s Strange Visitors
00:24:45.648 = The Blue Lady of the Moss Beach Distillery
00:29:55.014 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Ghost of Allan” by Weirdo family member Sheila Pugh: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n6nvzdcu
“My Brother’s Strange Visitors” by Carli for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kjb5vusk
“Dracula – Not a Vampire” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4y2h9mvz
“The Blue Lady of the Moss Beach Distillery” by Jim Hunt: (website no longer exists)
“Cropsey Comes to Life” posted at The LineUp: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8rw7286w(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9tewa8jd

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A young girl is serenaded by a ghostly boy. (The Ghost of Allan) *** Strange and terrifying things begin to happen after two children play with a Ouija board in a 200-year-old house that used to be a funeral home. (My Brothers’ Strange Visitors) *** Is it possible that Dracula wasn’t a vampire after all? (Dracula – Not a Vampire) *** California diners flock to an establishment for good food, good wine, and spirits…especially the ghostly kind. (The Blue Lady of the Moss Beach Distillery) *** Once, "Cropsey" was just an urban legend, the boogeyman of Staten Island – but now, he is real. (Cropsey Comes To Life)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:48.196 = Show Open
00:02:28.255 = Cropsey: The Boogeyman Comes To Life
00:06:11.705 = Dracula, Not A Vampire?
00:10:31.107 = The Ghost of Allan
00:19:02.378 = My Brother’s Strange Visitors
00:24:45.648 = The Blue Lady of the Moss Beach Distillery
00:29:55.014 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Ghost of Allan” by Weirdo family member Sheila Pugh: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n6nvzdcu
“My Brother’s Strange Visitors” by Carli for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kjb5vusk
“Dracula – Not a Vampire” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4y2h9mvz
“The Blue Lady of the Moss Beach Distillery” by Jim Hunt: (website no longer exists)
“Cropsey Comes to Life” posted at The LineUp: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8rw7286w(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: http://weirddarkness.com/gettysburg-ghost-tour

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Most of us would say it’s difficult to understand how someone who was responsible for deliberately killing hundreds of people could be elevated to the status of a hero. However, those who speak in favor of Gulia Tofana say her motives and actions were justified. (She Poisoned 600 Men) *** During the last 300 years, at least 200 cases of Spontaneous Human Combustion have been registered around the world. What is causing this to happen, and can it be stopped? (The Unexplained Phenomenon of Spontaneous Human Combustion) *** Can an ambulance be haunted? The story I share with you might convince you it is. (Ambulance Turmoil) *** What led Captain Thomas Mantell on a chase to his death? (The Thomas Mantell UFO Encounter) *** Does something evil reside in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles? (Hollywood Forever) *** The U.S. civil war was the bloodiest of all American wars – but the bloodiest was a Confederate prison holding Union soldiers. (Hell Hole of the Confederacy) *** Barbara Forrest and Mary Ashford lived in different centuries, but they died in chillingly similar ways. (The Eerie Similarities of the Erdington Murders) *** Is it possible that Bill Ramsey is, in fact, a real life werewolf? (The Southend Werewolf) *** AND MORE!
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:13.380 = Show Open
00:04:28.402 = The Unexplained Phenomenon of Spontaneous Human Combustion
00:09:57.484 = Ambulance Turmoil
00:11:58.908 = The Thomas Mantell UFO Encounter
00:20:55.145 = The Woman Known As “E”
00:28:53.257 = The Poisoned 600 Men
00:35:22.937 = Hell Hole Of The Confederacy
00:54:47.308 = Hollywood Forever
00:57:52.951 = The Eerie Similarities of the Erdington Murders”
01:02:15.368 = Bill Ramsey, The Southend Werewolf
01:12:08.469 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“She Poisoned 600 Men” by Ellen Lloyd for AncientPages.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y5pkrmdh
“The Unexplained Phenomenon of Spontaneous Human Combustion” posted at MessageToEagle.com: (link no longer exists)
“Ambulance Turmoil” from the GhostsNGhouls website (link no longer exists)
“The Thomas Mantell UFO Encounter” by Les Hewitt for HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ayxysc
“The Woman Known as E” by George Boggs, dedicated to Ginny (ElviraDark6) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/willythewave
“Hell Hole Of The Confederacy” by unknown author (link no longer exists)
“Hollywood Forever” posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ndfwpx3r
“The Eerie Similarities of the Erdington Murders” posted at TheLineUp.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5h46wywn
“Bill Ramsey, The Southend Werewolf” from Paranorms.com (website no longer exists)
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Most of us would say it’s difficult to understand how someone who was responsible for deliberately killing hundreds of people could be elevated to the status of a hero. However, those who speak in favor of Gulia Tofana say her motives and actions were justified. (She Poisoned 600 Men) *** During the last 300 years, at least 200 cases of Spontaneous Human Combustion have been registered around the world. What is causing this to happen, and can it be stopped? (The Unexplained Phenomenon of Spontaneous Human Combustion) *** Can an ambulance be haunted? The story I share with you might convince you it is. (Ambulance Turmoil) *** What led Captain Thomas Mantell on a chase to his death? (The Thomas Mantell UFO Encounter) *** Does something evil reside in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles? (Hollywood Forever) *** The U.S. civil war was the bloodiest of all American wars – but the bloodiest was a Confederate prison holding Union soldiers. (Hell Hole of the Confederacy) *** Barbara Forrest and Mary Ashford lived in different centuries, but they died in chillingly similar ways. (The Eerie Similarities of the Erdington Murders) *** Is it possible that Bill Ramsey is, in fact, a real life werewolf? (The Southend Werewolf) *** AND MORE!
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:13.380 = Show Open
00:04:28.402 = The Unexplained Phenomenon of Spontaneous Human Combustion
00:09:57.484 = Ambulance Turmoil
00:11:58.908 = The Thomas Mantell UFO Encounter
00:20:55.145 = The Woman Known As “E”
00:28:53.257 = The Poisoned 600 Men
00:35:22.937 = Hell Hole Of The Confederacy
00:54:47.308 = Hollywood Forever
00:57:52.951 = The Eerie Similarities of the Erdington Murders”
01:02:15.368 = Bill Ramsey, The Southend Werewolf
01:12:08.469 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“She Poisoned 600 Men” by Ellen Lloyd for AncientPages.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y5pkrmdh
“The Unexplained Phenomenon of Spontaneous Human Combustion” posted at MessageToEagle.com: (link no longer exists)
“Ambulance Turmoil” from the GhostsNGhouls website (link no longer exists)
“The Thomas Mantell UFO Encounter” by Les Hewitt for HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ayxysc
“The Woman Known as E” by George Boggs, dedicated to Ginny (ElviraDark6) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/willythewave
“Hell Hole Of The Confederacy” by unknown author (link no longer exists)
“Hollywood Forever” posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ndfwpx3r
“The Eerie Similarities of the Erdington Murders” posted at TheLineUp.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5h46wywn
“Bill Ramsey, The Southend Werewolf” from Paranorms.com...]]>45061948,blue,book,combustion,darkness,encounter,fatal,first,giulia,human,incident,kentucky,mantell,mustang,p-51,project,spontaneous,thomas,ufo,weirdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-shock-of-his-life-one-jolt-from-the-tv-and-he-knew-every-winner-retroradio--76051254
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Shock Of His Life” (February 19, 1979) ***WD
00:46:46.815 = X Minus 1, “The Lights On Precipice Peak” (March 13, 1957)
01:08:44.881 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Fatal Jugglers” (1957) ***WD
01:33:26.820 = Appointment With Fear, “The Clock Strikes Eight” (May 18, 1944) ***WD
02:03:10.532 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “History of Mug” (August 09, 1945)
02:33:43.616 = Barry Craig, “Fatal Appointment” (January 16, 1952)
03:03:35.906 = Ghost Story, “The Linen Mill” (October 24, 2005)
03:19:18.098 = Night Beat, “Taste of Peaches” (July 17, 1952) ***WD
03:49:23.611 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March 02, 1952) ***WD
04:05:14.111 = Box 13, “Tempest In A Casserole” (April 03, 1949)
04:32:35.789 = Calling All Cars, “Murder Of A Soul” (June 13, 1934)
05:01:53.368 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Shock Of His Life” (February 19, 1979) ***WD
00:46:46.815 = X Minus 1, “The Lights On Precipice Peak” (March 13, 1957)
01:08:44.881 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Fatal Jugglers” (1957) ***WD
01:33:26.820 = Appointment With Fear, “The Clock Strikes Eight” (May 18, 1944) ***WD
02:03:10.532 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “History of Mug” (August 09, 1945)
02:33:43.616 = Barry Craig, “Fatal Appointment” (January 16, 1952)
03:03:35.906 = Ghost Story, “The Linen Mill” (October 24, 2005)
03:19:18.098 = Night Beat, “Taste of Peaches” (July 17, 1952) ***WD
03:49:23.611 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March 02, 1952) ***WD
04:05:14.111 = Box 13, “Tempest In A Casserole” (April 03, 1949)
04:32:35.789 = Calling All Cars, “Murder Of A Soul” (June 13, 1934)
05:01:53.368 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Hospitality” by Erik Peabody: https://www.creepypasta.com/hospitality-2/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 28, 2026

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Hospitality” by Erik Peabody: https://www.creepypasta.com/hospitality-2/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 28, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Missing Day” (February 14, 1979) ***WD
00:46:41.949 = The Saint, “Case of Lonesome Slab” (January 22, 1950) ***WD
01:15:27.653 = 2000 Plus, “Giant Walks” (November 08, 1050) ***WD
01:45:11.323 = The Unexpected, “Revenge” (1948) ***WD
02:00:52.339 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD
02:15:32.547 = Dark Venture, “Elizabeth Is Frightened” (July 22, 1947)
02:46:27.292 = Weird Circle, “Knightsbridge Mystery” (October 17, 1943)
03:14:55.705 = The Whistler, “Deadly Innocent” (July 02, 1945)
03:46:26.717 = Strange Wills, “Dance Director” (November 16, 1946)
04:17:24.458 = Witch’s Tale, “Graveyard Mansion” (March 06, 1933) ***WD
04:48:29.881 = Incredible But True, “Footprints In The Sand” (1950-1951)
04:52:03.249 = Strange Adventure, “The Peace Maker” (1945)
04:55:21.485 = Tales of the Frightened, “The Vampire Sleeps” (1963)
05:00:09.335 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Missing Day” (February 14, 1979) ***WD
00:46:41.949 = The Saint, “Case of Lonesome Slab” (January 22, 1950) ***WD
01:15:27.653 = 2000 Plus, “Giant Walks” (November 08, 1050) ***WD
01:45:11.323 = The Unexpected, “Revenge” (1948) ***WD
02:00:52.339 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD
02:15:32.547 = Dark Venture, “Elizabeth Is Frightened” (July 22, 1947)
02:46:27.292 = Weird Circle, “Knightsbridge Mystery” (October 17, 1943)
03:14:55.705 = The Whistler, “Deadly Innocent” (July 02, 1945)
03:46:26.717 = Strange Wills, “Dance Director” (November 16, 1946)
04:17:24.458 = Witch’s Tale, “Graveyard Mansion” (March 06, 1933) ***WD
04:48:29.881 = Incredible But True, “Footprints In The Sand” (1950-1951)
04:52:03.249 = Strange Adventure, “The Peace Maker” (1945)
04:55:21.485 = Tales of the Frightened, “The Vampire Sleeps” (1963)
05:00:09.335 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/victorian-seance-tricks

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdd96bh3

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Victorian era séances – where mediums claimed to bridge the living and the dead with mysterious rituals and eerie phenomena. But they had some elaborate tricks and illusions up their sleeves, all with the intention of misleading millions with the promise of communicating beyond the grave – and lining their own pockets, of course. (Secrets of the Seance Charlatans) *** Underneath the Nevada desert a 13-year-old Marc Brooks was exploring – and encountered the unknown. A secret chamber, a mysterious artifact, and a chilling humanoid creature defies explanation. What lies underground in the desert? (Reptile Men And Underground Bases) *** From charitable beginnings to centuries of cruelty, Bedlam – England's first mental hospital – has a shocking history. It’s dark past of inhumane treatments and public spectacles are such well-known atrocities that we’ve eventually come to use the word “bedlam” to describe uproar and confusion. We’ll take a look at the chilling stories of the hospital that started it all. (Nightmare at Bedlam) *** The 1976 Chowchilla school bus kidnapping saw 26 California children abducted, buried alive, and held for ransom — then they miraculously escaped. (The Chowchilla Kidnapping) *** Spells, magic and curses have captivated the human imagination from the beginning of time. From ancient Egyptian tombs to modern-day superstitions, beliefs in the supernatural have shaped history, influenced cultures, and continue to fascinate us today. Why does magical misfortune still hold such an interest for us? (Magic, Curses and Supernatural Spells) *** A man almost crashed an entire country's economy by tricking a bank into printing real money for him? It was one of the most audacious schemes in financial history, flooding Portugal with millions in genuine but unauthorized banknotes. It was great while it lasted – but the crash was brutal! (The Man Who Almost Broke a Country) *** Urraca Mesa is a mysterious table mountain in New Mexico where compasses spin wildly, and ghostly blue lights dance in the night. It’s full of stories of vanished ancient tribes and terrifying supernatural encounters with evil spirits. It’s a hotspot for unexplained phenomena and those who seek it. We’ll learn some of the eerie secrets of the Urraca Mesa. (The Urraca Mesa Portal) *** AND MORE!

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:03:21.893 = Show Open
00:06:46.207 = Secrets of the Seance Charlatans
00:17:16.895 = Nightmare At Bedlam ***
00:25:39.431 = Reptile Men and Underground Bases
00:32:21.868 = The Chowchilla Kidnapping ***
00:36:12.454 = Magic, Curses and Supernatural Spells
00:44:50.503 = The Man Who Almost Broke a Country’s Economy ***
00:51:48.689 = The Urraca Mesa Portal
00:58:06.908 = Bizarre Name Changes ***
01:05:31.975 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Reptile Men And Underground Bases” source: Marc Lowth at UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/64vrrh66
“The Chowchilla Kidnapping” source: Jessica O’Connor at AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/cxefxjks
“The Man Who Almost Broke a Country’s Economy” source: Kaushik Patowary at AmusingPlanet.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p94ykzw
“Magic, Curses and Supernatural Spells” source: Liz Leafloor at Ancient-Origins.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yk42ksb
“The Urraca Mesa Portal” source: Zoe Mitchell at Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4x2t99mc
“Secrets of the Seance Charlatans” source: Liv Pasquarelli at Ranker.com’s Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9x54v9
“Nightmare at Bedlam” source: Bipin Dimri at HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p93tt8c
“Bizarre Name Changes” source: Jeffrey Morris at ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/29xt7j5u
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Originally aired: June 25, 2024

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/victorian-seance-tricks

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdd96bh3

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Victorian era séances – where mediums claimed to bridge the living and the dead with mysterious rituals and eerie phenomena. But they had some elaborate tricks and illusions up their sleeves, all with the intention of misleading millions with the promise of communicating beyond the grave – and lining their own pockets, of course. (Secrets of the Seance Charlatans) *** Underneath the Nevada desert a 13-year-old Marc Brooks was exploring – and encountered the unknown. A secret chamber, a mysterious artifact, and a chilling humanoid creature defies explanation. What lies underground in the desert? (Reptile Men And Underground Bases) *** From charitable beginnings to centuries of cruelty, Bedlam – England's first mental hospital – has a shocking history. It’s dark past of inhumane treatments and public spectacles are such well-known atrocities that we’ve eventually come to use the word “bedlam” to describe uproar and confusion. We’ll take a look at the chilling stories of the hospital that started it all. (Nightmare at Bedlam) *** The 1976 Chowchilla school bus kidnapping saw 26 California children abducted, buried alive, and held for ransom — then they miraculously escaped. (The Chowchilla Kidnapping) *** Spells, magic and curses have captivated the human imagination from the beginning of time. From ancient Egyptian tombs to modern-day superstitions, beliefs in the supernatural have shaped history, influenced cultures, and continue to fascinate us today. Why does magical misfortune still hold such an interest for us? (Magic, Curses and Supernatural Spells) *** A man almost crashed an entire country's economy by tricking a bank into printing real money for him? It was one of the most audacious schemes in financial history, flooding Portugal with millions in genuine but unauthorized banknotes. It was great while it lasted – but the crash was brutal! (The Man Who Almost Broke a Country) *** Urraca Mesa is a mysterious table mountain in New Mexico where compasses spin wildly, and ghostly blue lights dance in the night. It’s full of stories of vanished ancient tribes and terrifying supernatural encounters with evil spirits. It’s a hotspot for unexplained phenomena and those who seek it. We’ll learn some of the eerie secrets of the Urraca Mesa. (The Urraca Mesa Portal) *** AND MORE!

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:03:21.893 = Show Open
00:06:46.207 = Secrets of the Seance Charlatans
00:17:16.895 = Nightmare At Bedlam ***
00:25:39.431 = Reptile Men and Underground Bases
00:32:21.868 = The Chowchilla Kidnapping ***
00:36:12.454 = Magic, Curses and Supernatural Spells
00:44:50.503 = The Man Who Almost Broke a Country’s Economy ***
00:51:48.689 = The Urraca Mesa Portal
00:58:06.908 = Bizarre Name Changes ***
01:05:31.975 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Reptile Men And Underground Bases” source: Marc Lowth at UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/64vrrh66
“The Chowchilla Kidnapping”...]]>4060alves_dos_reis,bedlam,bethlem_royal_hospital,chowchilla_kidnapping,curse_of_the_pharaohs,curses,ectoplasm,evil_eye,fox_sisters,name_changes,paranormal,portuguese_bank_note_crisis,reptilians,seances,spiritualism,true_crime,underground_bases,urraca_mesa,victorian_seance_tricks,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions
From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 27, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 27, 2026

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SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: http://weirddarkness.com/roswell-bodies

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SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: http://weirddarkness.com/roswell-bodies

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/haunted-cabin-story-scorched

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
“Scorched” by Scott Donnelly (https://www.facebook.com/scottdonnellyauthor/), from the book “The Elements of Horror: Fire-Book Three” (https://amzn.to/3lNCmGs)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 27, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/haunted-cabin-story-scorched

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
“Scorched” by Scott Donnelly (https://www.facebook.com/scottdonnellyauthor/), from the book “The Elements of Horror: Fire-Book Three” (https://amzn.to/3lNCmGs)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 27, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Sinister Shadow” (February 22, 1979) ***WD
00:46:41.621 = Radio City Playhouse, “Special Delivery” (August 07, 1948) ***WD
01:16:43.793 = Sam Spade, “The Lawless Caper” (August 29, 1948) ***WD
01:47:30.325 = The Sealed Book, “Man With The Stolen Face” (July 15, 1945)
02:17:50.951 = The Shadow, “The Little Man Who Wasn’t There” (April 08, 1945)
02:48:09.118 = Sleep No More, “The Storm” (December 19, 1956) ***WD
03:16:17.498 = Spinechillers, “Meatballs Are Murder” (November 08, 2006)
03:31:06.603 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The Man Who Played Death” (May 01, 1945) ***WD
03:44:53.602 = Strange, “Flying Dutchman” (1955) ***WD
03:59:12.894 = Suspense, “Case History of Edgar Lowndes” (June 08, 1944)
04:29:35.987 = The Creaking Door, “Face To Face Music of the Spheres” (June 01,1964) ***WD
04:55:10.430 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Raven” (1960s)
05:04:35.820 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Sinister Shadow” (February 22, 1979) ***WD
00:46:41.621 = Radio City Playhouse, “Special Delivery” (August 07, 1948) ***WD
01:16:43.793 = Sam Spade, “The Lawless Caper” (August 29, 1948) ***WD
01:47:30.325 = The Sealed Book, “Man With The Stolen Face” (July 15, 1945)
02:17:50.951 = The Shadow, “The Little Man Who Wasn’t There” (April 08, 1945)
02:48:09.118 = Sleep No More, “The Storm” (December 19, 1956) ***WD
03:16:17.498 = Spinechillers, “Meatballs Are Murder” (November 08, 2006)
03:31:06.603 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The Man Who Played Death” (May 01, 1945) ***WD
03:44:53.602 = Strange, “Flying Dutchman” (1955) ***WD
03:59:12.894 = Suspense, “Case History of Edgar Lowndes” (June 08, 1944)
04:29:35.987 = The Creaking Door, “Face To Face Music of the Spheres” (June 01,1964) ***WD
04:55:10.430 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Raven” (1960s)
05:04:35.820 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8vmm7t

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We have a story of soldiers and spirits that dates back to the Battle of Antietam Creek, the bloodiest single day of the Civil War. The story of the Irish Brigade – and the ghosts left behind. (“Charge Of The Irish Brigade”) *** The fear of being buried alive has been a constant companion of mankind for as long time as anyone can remember. It’s due to this fear that we have safety coffins still in use today, more than 200 years after their invention. (“The Strange History Of Safety Coffins”) *** In one particular hospital, the staff avoid booking people into Room 228 – and for good reason. (“Haunted Hospital Room”) *** A sewing machine salesman sees a car speeding towards him – a car like none he had ever seen. When the passenger gets out, he has a terrifyingly large grin, and spoke to him – but without using any words. (“Indrid Cold: The Grinning Man”) *** Cloven footprints are found in new-fallen snow. That in itself would not be strange, except that the creature that left the prints was only walking on two legs. (“The 1855 Devil’s Footprints”) *** What is the earliest memory you have of your childhood? One girl has a memory of floating over her own body – when she was only three years old. But that was only the beginning. (“I Have This Vivid Memory”) *** John Emil List planned the murders so carefully, he almost got away with it. In fact, it took 18 years to catch him. (“John List: The Perfect Family Man Who Killed His Perfect Family”) *** Weirdo family member Kara Moore tells us about the town she grew up in – with too many ghosts and specters to count. (“The Ghost of St. Clair’s Defeat”) *** Gangsters, guns and ghosts… they’ve all resided at Kansas City’s Union Station. (“The Kansas City Massacre”) *** If you live in a house that seven generations of your family have lived and died in, you have to expect there might be a little bit of paranormal activity. (“The Spirit Of Our Grandfather Won’t Leave Us Alone”) *** Dorothy Dingley haunted a young farm boy back in the 1600’s. But now it appears she has come back… or she has never left. (“The Cornish Ghost of Dorothy Dingley”) *** Ghosts have been seen in bathroom… but do ghosts ever need to use the bathroom? It appears one did. (“The Ghost Who Used Our Bathroom”) *** AND MORE!
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:03.088 = Show Open
00:04:13.155 = Indrid Cold, The Grinning Man
00:10:23.302 = Charge of the Irish Brigade
00:18:48.363 = Haunted Hospital Room
00:20:22.407 = The Strange History of Safety Coffins
00:28:24.190 = I Have This Vivid Memory ***
00:30:42.760 = The 1855 Devil’s Footprints Mystery
00:36:59.891 = John List: The Perfect Man Who Killed His Perfect Family
00:41:29.504 = The Kansas City Massacre ***
01:03:29.944 = Haunted Student Apartment Occupied By a Friendly Ghost ***
01:04:37.187 = Cornish Ghost of Dorothy Dingley
01:19:17.742 = The Ghost Who Used Our Bathroom ***
01:20:41.126 = The Spirit of Our Grandfather
01:22:37.460 = The Ghost of St. Clair’s Defeat
1:32:50.077 = Show Close
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/indrid-cold-grinning-man

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8vmm7t

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We have a story of soldiers and spirits that dates back to the Battle of Antietam Creek, the bloodiest single day of the Civil War. The story of the Irish Brigade – and the ghosts left behind. (“Charge Of The Irish Brigade”) *** The fear of being buried alive has been a constant companion of mankind for as long time as anyone can remember. It’s due to this fear that we have safety coffins still in use today, more than 200 years after their invention. (“The Strange History Of Safety Coffins”) *** In one particular hospital, the staff avoid booking people into Room 228 – and for good reason. (“Haunted Hospital Room”) *** A sewing machine salesman sees a car speeding towards him – a car like none he had ever seen. When the passenger gets out, he has a terrifyingly large grin, and spoke to him – but without using any words. (“Indrid Cold: The Grinning Man”) *** Cloven footprints are found in new-fallen snow. That in itself would not be strange, except that the creature that left the prints was only walking on two legs. (“The 1855 Devil’s Footprints”) *** What is the earliest memory you have of your childhood? One girl has a memory of floating over her own body – when she was only three years old. But that was only the beginning. (“I Have This Vivid Memory”) *** John Emil List planned the murders so carefully, he almost got away with it. In fact, it took 18 years to catch him. (“John List: The Perfect Family Man Who Killed His Perfect Family”) *** Weirdo family member Kara Moore tells us about the town she grew up in – with too many ghosts and specters to count. (“The Ghost of St. Clair’s Defeat”) *** Gangsters, guns and ghosts… they’ve all resided at Kansas City’s Union Station. (“The Kansas City Massacre”) *** If you live in a house that seven generations of your family have lived and died in, you have to expect there might be a little bit of paranormal activity. (“The Spirit Of Our Grandfather Won’t Leave Us Alone”) *** Dorothy Dingley haunted a young farm boy back in the 1600’s. But now it appears she has come back… or she has never left. (“The Cornish Ghost of Dorothy Dingley”) *** Ghosts have been seen in bathroom… but do ghosts ever need to use the bathroom? It appears one did. (“The Ghost Who Used Our Bathroom”) *** AND MORE!
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:03.088 = Show Open
00:04:13.155 = Indrid Cold, The Grinning Man
00:10:23.302 = Charge of the Irish Brigade
00:18:48.363 = Haunted Hospital Room
00:20:22.407 = The Strange History of Safety Coffins
00:28:24.190 = I Have This Vivid Memory ***
00:30:42.760 = The 1855 Devil’s Footprints Mystery
00:36:59.891 = John List: The Perfect Man Who Killed His Perfect Family
00:41:29.504 = The Kansas City Massacre ***
01:03:29.944 = Haunted Student Apartment Occupied By a Friendly Ghost ***
01:04:37.187 = Cornish Ghost of Dorothy Dingley5765antietam,bloody_lane,buried_alive,darren_marlar,devils_footprints,dorothy_dingley,frank_nash,ghost_stories,grinning_man,indrid_cold,irish_brigade,john_list,kansas_city_massacre,mothman,safety_coffins,st_clairs_defeat,true_crime,ufo,weird_darkness,woodrow_derenbergerfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/nightfall-last-visit-old-time-radio
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Everybody Does It” (February 07, 1979) ***WD
00:46:36.858 = Nightfall, “Last Visit” (October 24, 1980) ***WD
01:14:14.307 = Nightmare, “The Leech” (April 07, 1954)
= SONG, “The Leech” by Static Wax (based on the story from Nightmare)
01:40:32.231 = Obsession, “Shadow of Huntley House” (February 26, 1951)
02:04:55.681 = Origin of Superstition, “Crossing Your Fingers” (1935) ***WD
02:19:39.383 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Give Envelope To John St. John” (May 21, 1949)
02:50:37.999 = Peril, “The Wonderful Deception” (1953) ***WD
03:17:06.552 = Mystery Playhouse, “Leg Man” (October 19, 1945) ***WD
03:43:37.489 = Price of Fear, “Fish” (September, 1973)
04:13:37.333 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Vanishing Magician” (November 06, 1943) ***WD
04:44:24.135 = Quiet Please, “Tanglefoot” (June 04, 1949) ***WD
05:13:43.832 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Everybody Does It” (February 07, 1979) ***WD
00:46:36.858 = Nightfall, “Last Visit” (October 24, 1980) ***WD
01:14:14.307 = Nightmare, “The Leech” (April 07, 1954)
= SONG, “The Leech” by Static Wax (based on the story from Nightmare)
01:40:32.231 = Obsession, “Shadow of Huntley House” (February 26, 1951)
02:04:55.681 = Origin of Superstition, “Crossing Your Fingers” (1935) ***WD
02:19:39.383 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Give Envelope To John St. John” (May 21, 1949)
02:50:37.999 = Peril, “The Wonderful Deception” (1953) ***WD
03:17:06.552 = Mystery Playhouse, “Leg Man” (October 19, 1945) ***WD
03:43:37.489 = Price of Fear, “Fish” (September, 1973)
04:13:37.333 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Vanishing Magician” (November 06, 1943) ***WD
04:44:24.135 = Quiet Please, “Tanglefoot” (June 04, 1949) ***WD
05:13:43.832 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18924cbc_radio,cbs_radio_mystery_theater,ellery_queen,ghost_story,jack_webb,last_visit,nightfall,nightmare,old_time_radio,otr,pat_novak_for_hire,peter_lorre,price_of_fear,quiet_please,radio_drama,retro_radio,static_wax,tanglefoot,vincent_price,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/werewolf-camping-story
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 26, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 26, 2026

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75798564Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe night is coming. Porch lights and decorations won't change what moves through the darkness on October 31st. Every plastic skeleton dangling from a suburban tree, every polyester witch costume hanging in a store window, every carved pumpkin glowing...SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW: https://weirddarkness.com/HalloweensHeinousHistory

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>5301all_hallows_eve,black_halloween_1933,bog_bodies,celtic_festival,dark_history,druids,halloween,history_of_halloween,human_sacrifice,jack_o_lantern,john_carpenter,mckamey_manor,night_of_the_living_dead,poisoned_candy,ronald_clark_obryan,samhain,stingy_jack,trick_or_treat,trunk_or_treat,weird_darknessfalsefullhttp://weirddarkness.com/sandra-birchmore-trial
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>3381atlantic_ufo_orbs,black_triangle_ufo,caryville_witchcraft,charlotte_black_magic,gnadenhutten_911_call,jacksonville_doordash,kali_temple_kidnapping,kanpur_dehat_witchcraft,leila_cavett,linhares_tomb_collapse,makayla_ray_craig,marquis_thurton,matthew_farwell_trial,pentagon_ufo_files,sandra_birchmore,skinwalker_ranch,sonia_exelby,true_crime,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mary-collins-murder-charlotte
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mary-collins-murder-charlotte

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44thvtsx

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A pale-faced figure in a cape has haunted a quiet Wisconsin town for decades — vanishing without a trace, but never from memory. We’ll look at the legend of the Mineral Point Vampire. *** Navy radar specialists witness four mysterious craft emerge from the ocean depths and vanish at impossible speeds, adding weight to a startling theory: what if intelligent beings from Venus colonized Earth’s oceans long ago without our knowledge? It’s an interesting if not far-out theory. *** They’re meant to be places of privacy, but in these haunted rooms, something unseen is always watching… and it never leaves. And that idea is even more disconcerting when you find out that you’re being watched by a ghostly entity… while you’re using the bathroom. *** An innocent young woman placed her trust in the wrong hands — what happened next would horrify even the most hardened investigators. It’s the tragic and horrifying true story of Mary Collins.
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:19.087 = Show Open
00:04:15.805 = She Just Wanted Friends: The Mary Collins Story
00:23:51.438 = From Mines To Monsters To Mineral Point ***
00:37:48.428 = Ancient Guardians of the Deep: The Venusian Ocean Civilization Theory ***
00:48:44.149 = Porcelain Portals of the Paranormal: Haunted Bathrooms ***
00:57:59.314 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“A Voice Stolen: The Mary Collins Story” (UPDATED): https://weirddarkness.com/avoicestolen/
“ANCIENT GUARDIANS OF THE DEEP: The Venusian Ocean Civilization Theory”:https://weirddarkness.com/ancient-guardians-of-the-deep-the-venusian-ocean-civilization-theory/
“FROM MINES, TO MONSTERS, TO MINERAL POINT: One-Stop Shopping for Vampires, Ghosts, and Goblins”:https://weirddarkness.com/mineralpointvampire/
“PORCELAIN PORTALS TO THE PARANORMAL: Haunted Bathrooms”: https://www.ranker.com/list/most-haunted-bathrooms/patrick-thornton
BOOK: “The W-Files” by Jay Rath: https://amzn.to/458kQVZ
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75978597Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessMary Collins was a 20-year-old Charlotte woman with a genetic disorder her family says left her with roughly the mental capacity of a 15-year-old, and on March 28th, 2020, as North Carolina went into lockdown, she went to an apartment in NoDa to hang...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mary-collins-murder-charlotte

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44thvtsx

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A pale-faced figure in a cape has haunted a quiet Wisconsin town for decades — vanishing without a trace, but never from memory. We’ll look at the legend of the Mineral Point Vampire. *** Navy radar specialists witness four mysterious craft emerge from the ocean depths and vanish at impossible speeds, adding weight to a startling theory: what if intelligent beings from Venus colonized Earth’s oceans long ago without our knowledge? It’s an interesting if not far-out theory. *** They’re meant to be places of privacy, but in these haunted rooms, something unseen is always watching… and it never leaves. And that idea is even more disconcerting when you find out that you’re being watched by a ghostly entity… while you’re using the bathroom. *** An innocent young woman placed her trust in the wrong hands — what happened next would horrify even the most hardened investigators. It’s the tragic and horrifying true story of Mary Collins.
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:19.087 = Show Open
00:04:15.805 = She Just Wanted Friends: The Mary Collins Story
00:23:51.438 = From Mines To Monsters To Mineral Point ***
00:37:48.428 = Ancient Guardians of the Deep: The Venusian Ocean Civilization Theory ***
00:48:44.149 = Porcelain Portals of the Paranormal: Haunted Bathrooms ***
00:57:59.314 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“A Voice Stolen: The Mary Collins Story” (UPDATED): https://weirddarkness.com/avoicestolen/
“ANCIENT GUARDIANS OF THE DEEP: The Venusian Ocean Civilization Theory”:https://weirddarkness.com/ancient-guardians-of-the-deep-the-venusian-ocean-civilization-theory/
“FROM MINES, TO MONSTERS, TO MINERAL POINT: One-Stop Shopping for Vampires, Ghosts, and Goblins”:https://weirddarkness.com/mineralpointvampire/
“PORCELAIN PORTALS TO THE PARANORMAL: Haunted Bathrooms”: https://www.ranker.com/list/most-haunted-bathrooms/patrick-thornton
BOOK: “The W-Files” by Jay Rath: https://amzn.to/458kQVZ
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it...]]>3588charlotte_nc,ghost_stories,haunted_bathrooms,kelly_lavery,lavi_pham,lemp_mansion,mary_collins,mary_collins_murder,mineral_point_vampire,noda,paranormal,tic_tac_ufo,true_crime,uap,ufo,uss_jackson,vampire,venus,weird_darkness,wisconsin_folklorefalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions
From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 24, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 24, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/mr-james-ghost-story-a-school-story

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “A School Story” by M.R. James: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/243ddkft

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 25, 2026

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75930130Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessSoon after 1870, at a boarding school near London, the Latin master makes a noise in his throat and rushes out of the room partway through marking an exercise, and when the boys go up to his desk, they count seventeen papers from a class of sixteen;...
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 25, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Dominant Personality” (January 26, 1979) ***WD
00:47:27.527 = Beyond Midnight, “A Night In The Waxworks” (January 31, 1969) ***WD
01:14:35.093 = MindWebs, “Moth Race” (November 19, 1976)
01:44:31.614 = Isn’t It A Crime, “Speaking of Murder” (December 14, 1945)
02:14:15.391 = Mystery In The Air, “Beyond Good And Evil” (August 28, 1947) ***WD
02:44:02.395 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Double Cross” (May 30, 1947)
03:14:30.743 = Mr Keen. “Silver Dagger Murder” (October 13, 1949) ***WD
03:44:13.514 = Murder at Midnight, “Dead Hand” (September 16, 1946)
04:14:03.087 = The Black Museum, “Bath Tub” (January 15, 1952)
04:37:25.476 = Mysterious Traveler, “Queen of the Cats” (July 02, 1944)
05:07:06.405 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Dominant Personality” (January 26, 1979) ***WD
00:47:27.527 = Beyond Midnight, “A Night In The Waxworks” (January 31, 1969) ***WD
01:14:35.093 = MindWebs, “Moth Race” (November 19, 1976)
01:44:31.614 = Isn’t It A Crime, “Speaking of Murder” (December 14, 1945)
02:14:15.391 = Mystery In The Air, “Beyond Good And Evil” (August 28, 1947) ***WD
02:44:02.395 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Double Cross” (May 30, 1947)
03:14:30.743 = Mr Keen. “Silver Dagger Murder” (October 13, 1949) ***WD
03:44:13.514 = Murder at Midnight, “Dead Hand” (September 16, 1946)
04:14:03.087 = The Black Museum, “Bath Tub” (January 15, 1952)
04:37:25.476 = Mysterious Traveler, “Queen of the Cats” (July 02, 1944)
05:07:06.405 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/492vzeb9
FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A woman begins receiving strange text messages shortly after her husband dies. Could they be from him? (“My Husband Wanted Me To Find Love Again From The Other Side”) *** The Coast Guard sees something completely unexpected when on the lookout for seafaring drug smugglers. (“Underwater UFOs”) *** A group of friends see a shadow in the backyard – but there is no one there to cast it. (“The Haunting Experience of Cedar Hill, Texas”) *** Could a young, sick little girl’s birth defect actually have been caused by a dark, supernatural entity? (“Melissa’s Darkness Follows Me”) *** Judging a stranger’s appearance creates torment for the rest of a girl’s life. (“The Curse of the Magic Dreamcatcher”) *** Footsteps in the dark, things moved without explanation, pets acting strange, and now it’s invading her dreams – and nightmares. It’s all happening to one girl and it won’t stop. (“I Wish It Would Stop!”) *** Black-Eyed Kid encounters typically happen with the child trying to gain entry into the home and begging for you to let them in. But what happens if you discover there is already one in your home? (“Struggles With Sleep Paralysis”) *** A family experiences scary creatures in the dark, and strange lights in the sky. (“Arizona Night Creatures”) *** A series of strange and terrifying events haunt a family over several years. (“The Ghost That Didn’t Like Her Husband”) *** On March 9, 1929, the perfect murder occurred in New York City. To this day, it has never been solved, despite literally dozens of theories – not about the identity of the killer, but as to how the victim was actually killed. (The Locked Room Murder: The Unsolved Case of Isidor Fink) *** Our whole world and our universe, might be a virtual reality matrix , programmed by the super-computer of a civilization of beings more advanced than we can possibly imagine. (“Do We Live In A Computer Simulation Created By An Advanced Alien Civilization?”) *** A colorful clown nicknack terrorizes a young girl. (“Fear of a Clown”) *** “One of the most bizarre incidents in the history of L.A. law enforcement uncovers a link to one of the most heinous crimes in history.” (“The Disappearance of Walter Collins: The Real-Life Story of ‘Changeling’”) *** PLUS: “The Cursed Skull” *** “These Shoes Were Made For Walking” *** “Divorce Precognition” *** “Boy In The Sailor Suit” *** “A Demon of a Party” *** “Window Watcher”
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS: (Sorry, this information has been lost over the years.)
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pz8bmxcb
“Do We Live In A Computer Simulation Created By An Advanced Alien Civilization?” by A. Sutherland for MessageToEagle.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hn5ftdw2
“Fear of a Clown” was submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by Chamille
“The Locked Room Murder: The Unsolved Case of Isidor Fink” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p2p8hv8
“My Husband Wanted Me To Find Love Again From The Other Side”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2y6uekm5
“Underwater UFOs”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ykvy87cm
“The Haunting Experience of Cedar Hill, Texas”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hbncjch
“Melissa’s Darkness Follows Me”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3685h9c7
“The Curse of the Magic Dreamcatcher”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4hpbvd9a
“I Wish It Would Stop!”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/s3tm3fas
“Struggles With Sleep Paralysis”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/h9jkjhm
“Arizona Night Creatures”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3baehpax
“The 3AM Albino In My Yard”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/u867xnky
“The Ghost That Didn’t Like Her Husband”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/davmhtja
“The Cursed Skull” submitted anonymously
“These Shoes Were Made For Walking” by G. Michael Vasey from the book “My Haunted Life 3”: https://amzn.to/2T8rdRs
“Divorce Precognition” submitted anonymously
“Boy In The Sailor Suit” by Alan
“A Demon of a Party” submitted by Kate
“Window Watcher” submitted anonymously(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: January 27, 2019

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/492vzeb9
FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A woman begins receiving strange text messages shortly after her husband dies. Could they be from him? (“My Husband Wanted Me To Find Love Again From The Other Side”) *** The Coast Guard sees something completely unexpected when on the lookout for seafaring drug smugglers. (“Underwater UFOs”) *** A group of friends see a shadow in the backyard – but there is no one there to cast it. (“The Haunting Experience of Cedar Hill, Texas”) *** Could a young, sick little girl’s birth defect actually have been caused by a dark, supernatural entity? (“Melissa’s Darkness Follows Me”) *** Judging a stranger’s appearance creates torment for the rest of a girl’s life. (“The Curse of the Magic Dreamcatcher”) *** Footsteps in the dark, things moved without explanation, pets acting strange, and now it’s invading her dreams – and nightmares. It’s all happening to one girl and it won’t stop. (“I Wish It Would Stop!”) *** Black-Eyed Kid encounters typically happen with the child trying to gain entry into the home and begging for you to let them in. But what happens if you discover there is already one in your home? (“Struggles With Sleep Paralysis”) *** A family experiences scary creatures in the dark, and strange lights in the sky. (“Arizona Night Creatures”) *** A series of strange and terrifying events haunt a family over several years. (“The Ghost That Didn’t Like Her Husband”) *** On March 9, 1929, the perfect murder occurred in New York City. To this day, it has never been solved, despite literally dozens of theories – not about the identity of the killer, but as to how the victim was actually killed. (The Locked Room Murder: The Unsolved Case of Isidor Fink) *** Our whole world and our universe, might be a virtual reality matrix , programmed by the super-computer of a civilization of beings more advanced than we can possibly imagine. (“Do We Live In A Computer Simulation Created By An Advanced Alien Civilization?”) *** A colorful clown nicknack terrorizes a young girl. (“Fear of a Clown”) *** “One of the most bizarre incidents in the history of L.A. law enforcement uncovers a link to one of the most heinous crimes in history.” (“The Disappearance of Walter Collins: The Real-Life Story of ‘Changeling’”) *** PLUS: “The Cursed Skull” *** “These Shoes Were Made For Walking” *** “Divorce Precognition” *** “Boy In The Sailor Suit” *** “A Demon of a Party” *** “Window Watcher”
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS: (Sorry, this information has been lost over the years.)
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pz8bmxcb
“Do We Live In A Computer Simulation Created By An Advanced Alien Civilization?” by A. Sutherland for MessageToEagle.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hn5ftdw2
“Fear of a Clown” was submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by...]]>6253black_eyed_kids,changeling_true_story,christine_collins,ghost_stories,gordon_northcott,haunted_objects,isidor_fink,locked_room_mystery,nick_bostrom,paranormal,scary_stories,shadow_people,simulation_theory,sleep_paralysis,true_crime,underwater_ufo,unsolved_murder,walter_collins,weird_darkness,wineville_murdersfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/vampire-story-house-calls
EPISODE BLOG PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/vampire-story-house-calls

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Eastgate” by Ryan Peacock: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4mkyrur6

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 24, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/vampire-story-house-calls

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Eastgate” by Ryan Peacock: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4mkyrur6

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 24, 2026

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors

Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors

Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU

Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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Weird Darkness©, 2026
Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/cling

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Trunk” by J.M. Cennamo: https://tinyurl.com/yyt88343

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 23, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/cling

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 23, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 23, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 23, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TyphoidMary

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92wk9h

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A woman keeps seeing her deceased father-in-law out of the corner of her eye. (Pop) *** The sad tale of Mary Mallon still haunts us today. You may know her better as Typhoid Mary. (The Lingering Ghost of Typhoid Mary) *** John George Haigh took the plunge into murder when he knocked out his old boss and dumped the body into acid – then set out to kill again. (The Acid Bath Murderer of England) *** A girl in an almost empty movie theater feels someone, or something, tugging at her shirt. (The Haunted Houston Movie Theater) *** They spoke a strange language, had bright green skin, and were utterly inexplicable. Who were they? (The Green Children of Woolpit) *** A ghostly boy appears outside a restaurant in Nebraska. (The Haunting Little Boy From Nebraska) *** A dark house, a baby sitter, an unexplained noise, and a shadowy figure. Normally the setup of a cliché horror movie – but this time, it was real. (The Hunchback Shadow Man) *** Over the last two decades, there have been frequent reports of a ghostly woman who wanders the halls of Greystone Mansion, leaving traces of lilac perfume in her wake. (The Greystone Mansion Murders) *** Is the White House haunted? The evidence seems to build more and more every year. (Is The White House Haunted?)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:31.646 = Show Open
00:03:41.263 = Haunted Houston Movie Theater
00:06:44.298 = Haunting Little Boy From Nebraska
00:09:31.873 = The Greystone Mansion Murders ***
00:17:25.446 = Green Children of Woolpit
00:21:44.234 = Hunchback Shadow Man
00:30:25.865 = Is The White House Haunted?
00:41:34.353 = Pop ***
00:46:02.167 = Acid Bath Murderer of England
00:53:54.347 = The Lingering Ghost of Typhoid Mary ***
01:18:00.668 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Pop” by Melda for YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5das43vj
“The Lingering Ghost of Typhoid Mary” by Renee Kruse and Troy Taylor from the book, “A Pale Horse Was Death”:http://amzn.to/2sAZLTP
“The Acid Bath Murderer Of England” by Steven Casale for TheLineUp.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1azg5pop
“The Haunted Houston Movie Theater” by Weirdo Family Member, Christi Butler: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fvlv8u7
“The Haunting Little Boy From Nebraska” Erin Stone for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1o4zoncc
“The Hunchback Shadow Man” by Nelchen for YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1mzdp7ar
“The Greystone Mansion Murders” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/18cxj4n7
“The Green Children of Woolpit” posted at TheLineUp.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1sjg6jqu
“Is The White House Haunted?” posted at Beyond Reality News (website no longer exists)(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75947289Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessMary Mallon insisted she had never had typhoid in her life, and in March 1907, when a health department doctor brought police and an ambulance to the Park Avenue house where she cooked, Mary met them at the door with a long kitchen fork. EPISODE BLOG...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TyphoidMary

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92wk9h

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A woman keeps seeing her deceased father-in-law out of the corner of her eye. (Pop) *** The sad tale of Mary Mallon still haunts us today. You may know her better as Typhoid Mary. (The Lingering Ghost of Typhoid Mary) *** John George Haigh took the plunge into murder when he knocked out his old boss and dumped the body into acid – then set out to kill again. (The Acid Bath Murderer of England) *** A girl in an almost empty movie theater feels someone, or something, tugging at her shirt. (The Haunted Houston Movie Theater) *** They spoke a strange language, had bright green skin, and were utterly inexplicable. Who were they? (The Green Children of Woolpit) *** A ghostly boy appears outside a restaurant in Nebraska. (The Haunting Little Boy From Nebraska) *** A dark house, a baby sitter, an unexplained noise, and a shadowy figure. Normally the setup of a cliché horror movie – but this time, it was real. (The Hunchback Shadow Man) *** Over the last two decades, there have been frequent reports of a ghostly woman who wanders the halls of Greystone Mansion, leaving traces of lilac perfume in her wake. (The Greystone Mansion Murders) *** Is the White House haunted? The evidence seems to build more and more every year. (Is The White House Haunted?)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:31.646 = Show Open
00:03:41.263 = Haunted Houston Movie Theater
00:06:44.298 = Haunting Little Boy From Nebraska
00:09:31.873 = The Greystone Mansion Murders ***
00:17:25.446 = Green Children of Woolpit
00:21:44.234 = Hunchback Shadow Man
00:30:25.865 = Is The White House Haunted?
00:41:34.353 = Pop ***
00:46:02.167 = Acid Bath Murderer of England
00:53:54.347 = The Lingering Ghost of Typhoid Mary ***
01:18:00.668 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Pop” by Melda for YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5das43vj
“The Lingering Ghost of Typhoid Mary” by Renee Kruse and Troy Taylor from the book, “A Pale Horse Was Death”:http://amzn.to/2sAZLTP
“The Acid Bath Murderer Of England” by Steven Casale for TheLineUp.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1azg5pop
“The Haunted Houston Movie Theater” by Weirdo Family Member, Christi Butler: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fvlv8u7
“The Haunting Little Boy From Nebraska” Erin Stone for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1o4zoncc
“The Hunchback Shadow Man” by Nelchen for YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1mzdp7ar
“The Greystone Mansion Murders” by Troy Taylor: 4813abraham_lincoln_ghost,acid_bath_murderer,dark_history,darren_marlar,ghost_child,green_children_of_woolpit,greystone_mansion,haunted_hospital,haunted_movie_theater,john_george_haigh,mary_mallon,north_brother_island,paranormal,serial_killer,shadow_people,true_crime,true_ghost_stories,typhoid_mary,weird_darkness,white_house_ghostsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-burning-bough-a-mother-pulls-her-son-s-fate-out-of-the-fire-retroradio--75949982CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Burning Bough” (January 24, 1979) ***WD
00:48:00.567 = Jeff Regan, “The Guy From Gower Gulch” (November 13, 1948) ***WD
01:18:47.691 = The Key, “The Cellar” (1956) ****WD
01:45:34.182 = Lights Out, “Dream” (March 16, 1943)
02:14:59.018 = Macabre, “Crystalline Man” (January 01, 1962) ***WD
02:44:23.318 = Philip Marlowe, ‘Cloak of Kamehameha” (May 16, 1950)
03:14:50.811 = Let George Do It, “Ghost On Bliss Terrace” (August 16, 1948) ***WD
03:45:36.781 = The Black Mass, “Jolly Corner” (November 28, 1966) ***WD
04:25:55.017 = Michael Shayne, “Missing Body” (August 06, 1945) ***WD
04:56:57.079 = Beyond The Green Door, ‘Theodore Kane Buried Alive” (1966)
05:00:33.353 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
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00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Burning Bough” (January 24, 1979) ***WD
00:48:00.567 = Jeff Regan, “The Guy From Gower Gulch” (November 13, 1948) ***WD
01:18:47.691 = The Key, “The Cellar” (1956) ****WD
01:45:34.182 = Lights Out, “Dream” (March 16, 1943)
02:14:59.018 = Macabre, “Crystalline Man” (January 01, 1962) ***WD
02:44:23.318 = Philip Marlowe, ‘Cloak of Kamehameha” (May 16, 1950)
03:14:50.811 = Let George Do It, “Ghost On Bliss Terrace” (August 16, 1948) ***WD
03:45:36.781 = The Black Mass, “Jolly Corner” (November 28, 1966) ***WD
04:25:55.017 = Michael Shayne, “Missing Body” (August 06, 1945) ***WD
04:56:57.079 = Beyond The Green Door, ‘Theodore Kane Buried Alive” (1966)
05:00:33.353 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 22, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 22, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Let The Buyer Beware” (January 22, 1979) ***WD
00:47:19.125 = Future Tense, “Really Heavy” and “Third From The Sun” (May 15, 1974) ***WD
01:15:38.951 = Hall of Fantasy, “Man-Size In Marble” (April 10, 1947)
01:42:47.242 = Harry Lime, “Horseplay” (November 23, 1951) ***WD
02:09:06.828 = Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “A Pair of Hands” (September 06, 1980) ***WD
02:37:07.458 = The Haunting Hour, “Death By Request” (September 08, 1945) ***WD
03:03:04.221 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Search For Life” (April 12, 1942) ***WD
03:28:48.436 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Lion’s Mane” (April 21, 1947)
04:00:34.450 = Mystery House, “Murder Is An Art” (August 09, 1946)
04:27:40.870 = Inner Sanctum, “Black Art” (May 15, 1945) ***WD
04:57:15.865 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Let The Buyer Beware” (January 22, 1979) ***WD
00:47:19.125 = Future Tense, “Really Heavy” and “Third From The Sun” (May 15, 1974) ***WD
01:15:38.951 = Hall of Fantasy, “Man-Size In Marble” (April 10, 1947)
01:42:47.242 = Harry Lime, “Horseplay” (November 23, 1951) ***WD
02:09:06.828 = Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “A Pair of Hands” (September 06, 1980) ***WD
02:37:07.458 = The Haunting Hour, “Death By Request” (September 08, 1945) ***WD
03:03:04.221 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Search For Life” (April 12, 1942) ***WD
03:28:48.436 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Lion’s Mane” (April 21, 1947)
04:00:34.450 = Mystery House, “Murder Is An Art” (August 09, 1946)
04:27:40.870 = Inner Sanctum, “Black Art” (May 15, 1945) ***WD
04:57:15.865 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: I’ll share a heartbreaking story of love gone wrong. It's a tale of passion, betrayal, murder, and the electric chair. (Love And The Electric Chair) *** The terrifying true story of the abduction of Linda Cortile – was she truly abucted by aliens or is there another explanation? (The Abduction of Linda Cortile) *** A man keeps seeing shadowy figures in his peripheral vision. (Her Feet Were Swinging) *** They say the widow's ghost lingers in the tower of the Drish House - and sets the house ablaze with phantom fire. (The Drish House Hauntings) * It is said that some hundred years ago, people in Jamaica believed the powers of so-called “Shadow Killers” - but who or what were they? (The Shadow Killers of Jamaica) *** Fifteen acres of land purchased by the city of Long Beach, California in 1976 is what comprises a place known as DeForest Park.  By day it is filled with sun, sand, and fun. By night, it is filled with shudders, scares, and screams. (The Darkness of DeForest Park) *** Friends were planning for a good time of dirt biking, hunting, and drinking beer. They should never have visited the cemetery. (The Haunted Farmstead) *** Two women walking home in the twilight come across the ghost of a woman dead for the past year. *** A man tells the terrifying story of how he was possessed by a demon. *** Two girls discover that even if you don’t believe a legend of ghostly children, you still shouldn’t tease them. *** If you vacation at Carlsbad Lagoon, you’ll need something stronger than sunscreen to protect you. *** Traumatic events can sometimes trigger poltergeist activity, but for one young girl, the torment seemed to have no end. *** The hills of Northern Chile are not safe for men walking alone at night.  A female spirit known as La Lola stalks the night, lost and enraged over the murder of her husband. *** Glowing eyes in the dark, a man in a dark suit, and a party in the other room… none of which are real, except to two young girls who swear it actually happened. *** Lehigh, Oklahoma – with the dark past of gangsters, the KKK, a corrupt sheriff… and the paranormal.
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:58.241 = Show Open
00:04:17.776 = The Alien Abduction of Linda Cortile
00:14:07.986 = The Drish Hauntings ***
00:18:39.014 = The Darkness of DeForest Park
00:22:19.808 = The Haunted Farmstead
00:30:13.021 = The Shadow Killers of Jamaica ***
00:35:52.020 = Her Feet Were Swinging
00:40:01.137 = Love And The Electric Chair
00:49:28.171 = My First Spooky Experience ***
00:54:25.482 = The Haunting of Laura
01:04:28.440 = The Ghostly Kids of Hungry Hollow Road ***
01:07:07.740 = I Was Possessed By a Demon
01:10:47.811 = The Woman In The Blue Sari
01:13:13.484 = Carlsbad Lagoon
01:16:49.012 = La Lola, The Vengeful Female Spirit of Northern Chile
01:20:41.489 = Haunted Lehigh, Oklahoma ***
01:26:23.165 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Love And The Electric Chair” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y9x5dszv
“The Abduction of Linda Cortile” by Les Hewitt for Paranorms.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1s7n41oz
“Her Feet Were Swinging” from YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/504clul2
“The Drish Hauntings” by Elisabeth Tilstra for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2dqwhue5
“The Darkness of DeForest Park” from BackpackerVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1x5i7veu
“The Haunted Farmstead” from GhostsNGhouls.com (link no longer valid)
“The Shadow Killers of Jamaica” from MessageToEagle.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4jjws8tp
“The Woman in the Blue Sari” by Amardeep Singh for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ozpxps6
“I Was Possessed By a Demon” by Jon Austin for Express.co.uk: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/m9m5jbe0
“The Ghostly Kids of Hungry Hollow Road” submitted anonymously to Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/drwxy79f
“Carlsbad Lagoon’s Sinister Siren” from BackpackerVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1d1sye5y
“The Haunting of Laura” from ThoughtCo.com (link no longer available)
“La Lola: The Vengeful Female Spirit in Northern Chile“ from ParanormalInvestigating.com (website no longer exists)
“My First Spooky Experience” submitted anonymously to Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mmw30w8x
“Haunted Lehigh, Oklahoma” by Paul Dale Roberts, submitted to MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4yj3u7ay(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: February 2019

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: I’ll share a heartbreaking story of love gone wrong. It's a tale of passion, betrayal, murder, and the electric chair. (Love And The Electric Chair) *** The terrifying true story of the abduction of Linda Cortile – was she truly abucted by aliens or is there another explanation? (The Abduction of Linda Cortile) *** A man keeps seeing shadowy figures in his peripheral vision. (Her Feet Were Swinging) *** They say the widow's ghost lingers in the tower of the Drish House - and sets the house ablaze with phantom fire. (The Drish House Hauntings) * It is said that some hundred years ago, people in Jamaica believed the powers of so-called “Shadow Killers” - but who or what were they? (The Shadow Killers of Jamaica) *** Fifteen acres of land purchased by the city of Long Beach, California in 1976 is what comprises a place known as DeForest Park.  By day it is filled with sun, sand, and fun. By night, it is filled with shudders, scares, and screams. (The Darkness of DeForest Park) *** Friends were planning for a good time of dirt biking, hunting, and drinking beer. They should never have visited the cemetery. (The Haunted Farmstead) *** Two women walking home in the twilight come across the ghost of a woman dead for the past year. *** A man tells the terrifying story of how he was possessed by a demon. *** Two girls discover that even if you don’t believe a legend of ghostly children, you still shouldn’t tease them. *** If you vacation at Carlsbad Lagoon, you’ll need something stronger than sunscreen to protect you. *** Traumatic events can sometimes trigger poltergeist activity, but for one young girl, the torment seemed to have no end. *** The hills of Northern Chile are not safe for men walking alone at night.  A female spirit known as La Lola stalks the night, lost and enraged over the murder of her husband. *** Glowing eyes in the dark, a man in a dark suit, and a party in the other room… none of which are real, except to two young girls who swear it actually happened. *** Lehigh, Oklahoma – with the dark past of gangsters, the KKK, a corrupt sheriff… and the paranormal.
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:58.241 = Show Open
00:04:17.776 = The Alien Abduction of Linda Cortile
00:14:07.986 = The Drish Hauntings ***
00:18:39.014 = The Darkness of DeForest Park
00:22:19.808 = The Haunted Farmstead
00:30:13.021 = The Shadow Killers of Jamaica ***
00:35:52.020 = Her Feet Were Swinging
00:40:01.137 = Love And The Electric Chair
00:49:28.171 = My First Spooky Experience ***
00:54:25.482 = The Haunting of Laura
01:04:28.440 = The Ghostly Kids of Hungry Hollow Road ***
01:07:07.740 = I Was Possessed By a Demon
01:10:47.811 = The Woman In The Blue Sari
01:13:13.484 = Carlsbad Lagoon
01:16:49.012 = La Lola, The Vengeful Female Spirit of Northern Chile
01:20:41.489 = Haunted Lehigh, Oklahoma ***
01:26:23.165 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Love And The Electric Chair” by Troy Taylor: 5394alien_abduction,brooklyn_bridge_abduction,budd_hopkins,carlsbad_lagoon,darren_marlar,deforest_park,demonic_possession,drish_house,ghost_stories,hungry_hollow_road,judd_gray,la_lola,lehigh_oklahoma,linda_cortile,linda_napolitano,manhattan_transfer_abduction,obeah,poltergeist,ruth_snyder,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/bigfoot-body-cornell-dna
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 22, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 22, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 21, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 21, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Side Effects” (January 19, 1979) ***WD
00:46:26.764 = Devil And Mr. O, “Alley Cat” (September 17, 1971) ***WD
01:16:36.301 = Dimension X, “The Green Hills Of Earth” (December 24, 1950) ***WD
01:43:42.714 = The Eleventh Hour, “Flying Coffin” (ADU)
02:08:44.816 = Escape, “Border Town” (December 13, 1949)
02:39:01.401 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949)
03:09:31.058 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Escape” (January 08, 1958)
03:29:40.395 = Dark Fantasy, “Resolution” (January 02, 1942)
03:55:38.664 = Fear on 4, “Every Detail But One” (February 07, 1988) ***WD
04:25:36.810 = Theater Five, “Sound Track of a Happy Family” (December 04, 1964)
04:46:38.564 = Murder Is My Hobby, “Murder In The Ring” (1945-1947)
05:10:35.142 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Side Effects” (January 19, 1979) ***WD
00:46:26.764 = Devil And Mr. O, “Alley Cat” (September 17, 1971) ***WD
01:16:36.301 = Dimension X, “The Green Hills Of Earth” (December 24, 1950) ***WD
01:43:42.714 = The Eleventh Hour, “Flying Coffin” (ADU)
02:08:44.816 = Escape, “Border Town” (December 13, 1949)
02:39:01.401 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949)
03:09:31.058 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Escape” (January 08, 1958)
03:29:40.395 = Dark Fantasy, “Resolution” (January 02, 1942)
03:55:38.664 = Fear on 4, “Every Detail But One” (February 07, 1988) ***WD
04:25:36.810 = Theater Five, “Sound Track of a Happy Family” (December 04, 1964)
04:46:38.564 = Murder Is My Hobby, “Murder In The Ring” (1945-1947)
05:10:35.142 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Long Long Sleep” (January 15, 1979) ***WD
00:46:03.456 = Calling All Cars, “Gentle Kidnapping Case” (May 16, 1934)
01:15:57.384 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Girl On The Dock” (April 03, 1947) ***WD
01:44:22.358 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Wendigo” (1968) ***WD=SONG: “Don’t Listen To The Thing That Calls Your Name” by Crossroads Haint (based on “The Wendigo”)
02:16:47.273 = Chet Chetter, “Return of the Master Constipator” (1990-1992) ***WD
02:41:18.259 = The Clock, “The Perfect Crime” (March 13, 1956) ***WD
03:08:32.006 = The Crime Club, “Death Never Doubles” (June 26, 1947)
03:38:26.216 = Crime Classics, “Bloody Bloody Banks Falls River” (September 30, 1953)
04:08:03.615 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Case of Whirling Mirrors” (November 25, 1946)
04:33:29.348 = Deep Night, “Ice Screams” (August 05, 2005)
05:07:26.147 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Long Long Sleep” (January 15, 1979) ***WD
00:46:03.456 = Calling All Cars, “Gentle Kidnapping Case” (May 16, 1934)
01:15:57.384 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Girl On The Dock” (April 03, 1947) ***WD
01:44:22.358 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Wendigo” (1968) ***WD=SONG: “Don’t Listen To The Thing That Calls Your Name” by Crossroads Haint (based on “The Wendigo”)
02:16:47.273 = Chet Chetter, “Return of the Master Constipator” (1990-1992) ***WD
02:41:18.259 = The Clock, “The Perfect Crime” (March 13, 1956) ***WD
03:08:32.006 = The Crime Club, “Death Never Doubles” (June 26, 1947)
03:38:26.216 = Crime Classics, “Bloody Bloody Banks Falls River” (September 30, 1953)
04:08:03.615 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Case of Whirling Mirrors” (November 25, 1946)
04:33:29.348 = Deep Night, “Ice Screams” (August 05, 2005)
05:07:26.147 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/clementine-barnabet-church-of-sacrifice-axe-murders

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The true story of the voodoo murders… are they proof of the mythical “Church of Sacrifice?” *** A man picks up a ghostly hitchhiker. *** For years, the residents of Circleville, Ohio were plagued by messages that revealed their darkest secrets. Who was writing the letters – and how did they know about the skeletons in people’s closets? *** If you drive through Hecker Pass in California, don’t be surprised if you see a bloody girl in a frilly white dress waiting for you. *** In a wooded area just south of San Antonio, lies a nondescript railroad crossing. Legend has it several children died on the tracks – but did that really happen? *** Poveglia Island – some considered it a place of hell hundreds of years ago. And some still do today. *** And the history, hauntings (and hoax) of the original “most haunted house in America”.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:50.078 = Show Open
00:03:49.235 = The “Voodoo Murders” of Clementine Barnabet
00:19:03.092 = Thumbing For a Hitch ***
00:21:01.268 = The Sinister Mystery of the Circleville Letter Writer
00:26:31.889 = The Angry Ghost of Hecker Pass
00:29:41.491 = Ghost Children Haunt Texas Railroad Crossing
00:32:24.543 = Mystery of the Bloody Island Poveglia
00:36:49.398 = The House on Ridge Avenue (Congolier Mansion) ***
01:10:48.903 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The VooDoo Murders of Clementine Barnabet” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hqkn5pp
“Thumbing For a Hitch” by GhosterCK for YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/45bgp999
“The Sinister Mystery of the Circleville Letter Writer” by Stephanie Almazan for The Line Up:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/45qhanr3
“The Angry Ghost of Hecker Pass” from BackpackerVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/t80g1pg8
“Ghost Children Haunt Texas Railroad Crossing” from GhostsNGhouls.com (link no longer available)
“Mystery Of The Bloody Island Poveglia – A Place Of Hell” from MessageToEagle.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/eikwk53m
“The House on Ridge Avenue” by Troy Taylor for AmericanHauntingsInk.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vmrsatuk(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: August 2019

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/clementine-barnabet-church-of-sacrifice-axe-murders

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p89ks65

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The true story of the voodoo murders… are they proof of the mythical “Church of Sacrifice?” *** A man picks up a ghostly hitchhiker. *** For years, the residents of Circleville, Ohio were plagued by messages that revealed their darkest secrets. Who was writing the letters – and how did they know about the skeletons in people’s closets? *** If you drive through Hecker Pass in California, don’t be surprised if you see a bloody girl in a frilly white dress waiting for you. *** In a wooded area just south of San Antonio, lies a nondescript railroad crossing. Legend has it several children died on the tracks – but did that really happen? *** Poveglia Island – some considered it a place of hell hundreds of years ago. And some still do today. *** And the history, hauntings (and hoax) of the original “most haunted house in America”.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:50.078 = Show Open
00:03:49.235 = The “Voodoo Murders” of Clementine Barnabet
00:19:03.092 = Thumbing For a Hitch ***
00:21:01.268 = The Sinister Mystery of the Circleville Letter Writer
00:26:31.889 = The Angry Ghost of Hecker Pass
00:29:41.491 = Ghost Children Haunt Texas Railroad Crossing
00:32:24.543 = Mystery of the Bloody Island Poveglia
00:36:49.398 = The House on Ridge Avenue (Congolier Mansion) ***
01:10:48.903 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The VooDoo Murders of Clementine Barnabet” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hqkn5pp
“Thumbing For a Hitch” by GhosterCK for YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/45bgp999
“The Sinister Mystery of the Circleville Letter Writer” by Stephanie Almazan for The Line Up:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/45qhanr3
“The Angry Ghost of Hecker Pass” from BackpackerVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/t80g1pg8
“Ghost Children Haunt Texas Railroad Crossing” from GhostsNGhouls.com (link no longer available)
“Mystery Of The Bloody Island Poveglia – A Place Of Hell” from MessageToEagle.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/eikwk53m
“The House on Ridge Avenue” by Troy Taylor for AmericanHauntingsInk.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vmrsatuk(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links...]]>4358church_of_sacrifice,circleville_letters,clementine_barnabet,congelier_house,darren_marlar,gravity_hill,haunted_places,hecker_pass,house_on_ridge_avenue,human_five_gang,louisiana_axe_murders,most_haunted_house,paul_freshour,phantom_hitchhiker,poveglia_island,san_antonio_ghost_tracks,true_crime,urban_legends,voodoo_murders,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/jay-stratton-avi-loeb/
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/jay-stratton-avi-loeb/

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/jay-stratton-avi-loeb/

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/ThomasHenrySteele

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75894983Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAfter 11 a.m. on Monday, October 12th, a woman called 911 to say her nephew was off his medication but "not violent", and at about 1:25 p.m., according to the criminal complaint, Thomas Steele killed his aunt and grandmother in Mobile, Alabama, with a...
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/ThomasHenrySteele

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SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/demonkittens

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75893926Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThree children came home to the Hobe Sound Mobile Home Park on Thursday, October 8th, to find the bedroom forced open and their kittens gone, and that night Martin County deputies dug two of them out of the backyard alive. Alba Chavez, who the sheriff...
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/demonkittens

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75894591Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:35:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFlorida executed James Robertson on Tuesday, October 13th, for strangling his cellmate, Frank Hart, at Charlotte Correctional Institution in 2008, a killing he said he carried out so the state would sentence him to death. He was pronounced dead at...
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/JamesRobertsonExecution

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CarnivalOfDesires

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Wonderland” by Riley Vanderlip: https://www.creepypasta.com/wonderland-2/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 21, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CarnivalOfDesires

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 21, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FootballPhantoms

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Football Hauntings” by Giancarlo Ferrari-King for Bleacher Report https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2o64vefa, YourGhostStories.com (link no longer available), and Sports Planning Guide: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1ivxxh5l(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: August 2018
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Weird Darkness takes football into haunted territory, from a quarterback's curse on the Detroit Lions to ghosts reported in stadiums and dorm halls across the country.
It opens with Bobby Layne, who'd won back-to-back championships for the Lions before a broken leg in 1957 let Tobin Rote take Detroit's third title in six years; traded to Pittsburgh in 1958 at 31, Layne told the media the Lions wouldn't win for 50 years, and they spent those decades with football's worst winning percentage and no Super Bowl.
From there it's Notre Dame's George Gipp, dead of pneumonia in December 1920 at 25, days after beating Northwestern, and later played by Ronald Reagan in Knute Rockne, All American; legend says he caught his cold sleeping on the steps of Washington Hall after curfew, and students have since reported late-night music, slamming doors, a shove from invisible hands on a stairway, and light bulbs unscrewing themselves.
Next, a young listener recalls waking at 3:45 a.m. to a boy of about seventeen in plaid pajama pants and a green football helmet, holding a potato sack that looked full of sand, who vanished just before a cell phone light reached him.
The episode closes with stadium ghosts: Michael Plume, the 19-year-old Air Force member found dead in Indiana University's Memorial Stadium in February 1960, whose ghost fans still report; a player called Nick said to spin fire extinguishers in Kansas State's Purple Masque Theatre; Jimmy Hoffa, who vanished July 30, 1975, reportedly cheering at Ford Field; Civil War soldiers at Wisconsin's Camp Randall; and seven coffins unearthed in 2010 behind the bleachers at Lee Williams High School in Kingman, Arizona, where witnesses describe a little girl asking to go out and play.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75883836Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFrom cursed quarterbacks to ghostly gridirons, we explore the haunted history and supernatural legends that still linger on football fields across America. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FootballPhantoms *No AI...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FootballPhantoms

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Football Hauntings” by Giancarlo Ferrari-King for Bleacher Report https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2o64vefa, YourGhostStories.com (link no longer available), and Sports Planning Guide: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1ivxxh5l(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: August 2018
More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.
Weird Darkness takes football into haunted territory, from a quarterback's curse on the Detroit Lions to ghosts reported in stadiums and dorm halls across the country.
It opens with Bobby Layne, who'd won back-to-back championships for the Lions before a broken leg in 1957 let Tobin Rote take Detroit's third title in six years; traded to Pittsburgh in 1958 at 31, Layne told the media the Lions wouldn't win for 50 years, and they spent those decades with football's worst winning percentage and no Super Bowl.
From there it's Notre Dame's George Gipp, dead of pneumonia in December 1920 at 25, days after beating Northwestern, and later played by Ronald Reagan in Knute Rockne, All American; legend says he caught his cold sleeping on the steps of Washington Hall after curfew, and students have since reported late-night music, slamming doors, a shove from invisible hands on a stairway, and light bulbs unscrewing themselves.
Next, a young listener recalls waking at 3:45 a.m. to a boy of about seventeen in plaid pajama pants and a green football helmet, holding a potato sack that looked full of sand, who vanished just before a cell phone light reached him.
The episode closes with stadium ghosts: Michael Plume, the 19-year-old Air Force member found dead in Indiana University's Memorial Stadium in February 1960, whose ghost fans still report; a player called Nick said to spin fire extinguishers in Kansas State's Purple Masque Theatre; Jimmy Hoffa, who vanished July 30, 1975, reportedly cheering at Ford Field; Civil War soldiers at Wisconsin's Camp Randall; and seven coffins unearthed in 2010 behind the bleachers at Lee Williams High School in Kingman, Arizona, where witnesses describe a little girl asking to go out and play.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:26.134 = William Desmond Taylor
00:10:26.677 = The Grimes Sisters ***
00:16:35.616 = The Villisca Axe Murders00:20:24.119 = Günther Stoll and “YOGTZE”
00:25:47.137 = Bella Wright And The Green Bicycle
00:33:14.713 = The Servant Girl Annihilator ***
00:40:02.597 = The Murder of Georgette Bauerdorf
00:45:18.379 = The Seal Chart Murder
00:53:12.270 = The Benny Evangelist Murders ***
00:57:29.939 = The Killing of Ken McElroy
01:03:01.290 = The Keddie Cabin Murders
01:10:30.620 = The Murder of Margaret Martin
01:15:13.508 = The Texarkana Moonlight Murders ***
01:21:22.577 = Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm?
01:24:53.756 = The Hinterfaifeck Murders
01:28:16.821 = The Black Dahlia ***
01:33:54.312 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Chilling Unsolved Murders” from The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/foyleo4o(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: August 2018
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:26.134 = William Desmond Taylor
00:10:26.677 = The Grimes Sisters ***
00:16:35.616 = The Villisca Axe Murders00:20:24.119 = Günther Stoll and “YOGTZE”
00:25:47.137 = Bella Wright And The Green Bicycle
00:33:14.713 = The Servant Girl Annihilator ***
00:40:02.597 = The Murder of Georgette Bauerdorf
00:45:18.379 = The Seal Chart Murder
00:53:12.270 = The Benny Evangelist Murders ***
00:57:29.939 = The Killing of Ken McElroy
01:03:01.290 = The Keddie Cabin Murders
01:10:30.620 = The Murder of Margaret Martin
01:15:13.508 = The Texarkana Moonlight Murders ***
01:21:22.577 = Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm?
01:24:53.756 = The Hinterfaifeck Murders
01:28:16.821 = The Black Dahlia ***
01:33:54.312 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Chilling Unsolved Murders” from The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/foyleo4o(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 20, 2026


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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 20, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Complete Recovery” (January 01, 1979) ***WD
00:47:03.252 = Witch’s Tale, “The Priest of Sekhet” (February 27, 1933) ***WD(LQ)
01:13:22.062 = X Minus One, “Seventh Victim” (March 06, 1957)
01:36:47.331 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death Walked In” (1956-1957) ***WD
02:00:48.532 = Appointment With Fear, “The Speaking Clock” (April 13, 1944)
02:29:08.838 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Truth” (June 28, 1945) ***WD
02:57:20.767 = Barry Craig, “Murder Island” (January 09, 1979) ***WD
03:27:38.576 = Ghost Story, “The Tower” (January 02, 1987)
03:41:19.292 = Night Beat, “Old Itch” (July 03, 1952)
04:10:21.392 = The Black Book, “My Favorite Corpse” (February 24, 1952) ***WD
04:24:48.069 = Box 13, “Dan And The Wonderful Lamp” (March 27, 1949)
04:53:16.118 = Strange Adventure, “the Jade Ring” ( ***WD
04:56:30.783 = Tales of the Frightened, “Voice From The Grave” (1957-1963)
05:01:17.266 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Complete Recovery” (January 01, 1979) ***WD
00:47:03.252 = Witch’s Tale, “The Priest of Sekhet” (February 27, 1933) ***WD(LQ)
01:13:22.062 = X Minus One, “Seventh Victim” (March 06, 1957)
01:36:47.331 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death Walked In” (1956-1957) ***WD
02:00:48.532 = Appointment With Fear, “The Speaking Clock” (April 13, 1944)
02:29:08.838 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Truth” (June 28, 1945) ***WD
02:57:20.767 = Barry Craig, “Murder Island” (January 09, 1979) ***WD
03:27:38.576 = Ghost Story, “The Tower” (January 02, 1987)
03:41:19.292 = Night Beat, “Old Itch” (July 03, 1952)
04:10:21.392 = The Black Book, “My Favorite Corpse” (February 24, 1952) ***WD
04:24:48.069 = Box 13, “Dan And The Wonderful Lamp” (March 27, 1949)
04:53:16.118 = Strange Adventure, “the Jade Ring” ( ***WD
04:56:30.783 = Tales of the Frightened, “Voice From The Grave” (1957-1963)
05:01:17.266 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Dead House” (December 29, 1978) ***WD
00:46:13.308 = Suspense, “Fugue In C-Minor” (June 01, 1944) ***WD
01:16:07.828 = The Creaking Door, “Haunted Hangman” (May 25, 1964) ***WD
01:45:44.388 = The Saint, “Real Gone Guy” (July 30, 1950) ***WD
02:14:27.824 = 2000 Plus, “The Giant Walks” (November 05, 1950) ***WD(LQ)
02:43:19.062 = The Unexpected, “Find The Man” (1947-1948)
02:59:11.818 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Toll Bridge” (1936) ***WD
03:15:35.171 = Dark Venture, “Coverup” (February 24, 1947)
03:45:22.054 = The Weird Circle, “What Was It” (October 10, 1943) ***WD
04:13:45.720 = The Whistler, “Death Watch” (June 25, 1945) ***WD
04:43:21.733 = Strange Wills, “Crosswinds” (November 09, 1946)
05:12:56.628 = Show Close


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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Dead House” (December 29, 1978) ***WD
00:46:13.308 = Suspense, “Fugue In C-Minor” (June 01, 1944) ***WD
01:16:07.828 = The Creaking Door, “Haunted Hangman” (May 25, 1964) ***WD
01:45:44.388 = The Saint, “Real Gone Guy” (July 30, 1950) ***WD
02:14:27.824 = 2000 Plus, “The Giant Walks” (November 05, 1950) ***WD(LQ)
02:43:19.062 = The Unexpected, “Find The Man” (1947-1948)
02:59:11.818 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Toll Bridge” (1936) ***WD
03:15:35.171 = Dark Venture, “Coverup” (February 24, 1947)
03:45:22.054 = The Weird Circle, “What Was It” (October 10, 1943) ***WD
04:13:45.720 = The Whistler, “Death Watch” (June 25, 1945) ***WD
04:43:21.733 = Strange Wills, “Crosswinds” (November 09, 1946)
05:12:56.628 = Show Close


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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Lingering Ghost of “Ma” Barker haunts the shores of Lake Weir in Florida. *** Sex with ghosts… is it erotic or horrific? *** An axe-wielding maniac stalked the streets of the Big Easy, and the only way to avoid slaughter was to play jazz. 

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:11.112 = Show Open
00:02:21.878 = The Axman of New Orleans
00:11:56.246 = Ghost Sex: Erotic or Horrific ***
00:21:34.894 = The Lingering Ghost of Ma Barker ***
01:17:33.555 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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“Ghost Sex: Erotic or Horrific” written by G. Michael Vasey: http://amzn.to/2FQGHTV
“The Lingering Ghost of ‘Ma Barker”: https://tinyurl.com/y5pdb6rd
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Originally aired: January 24, 2021

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Lingering Ghost of “Ma” Barker haunts the shores of Lake Weir in Florida. *** Sex with ghosts… is it erotic or horrific? *** An axe-wielding maniac stalked the streets of the Big Easy, and the only way to avoid slaughter was to play jazz. 

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:11.112 = Show Open
00:02:21.878 = The Axman of New Orleans
00:11:56.246 = Ghost Sex: Erotic or Horrific ***
00:21:34.894 = The Lingering Ghost of Ma Barker ***
01:17:33.555 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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“Ghost Sex: Erotic or Horrific” written by G. Michael Vasey: http://amzn.to/2FQGHTV
“The Lingering Ghost of ‘Ma Barker”: https://tinyurl.com/y5pdb6rd
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Originally aired: January 24, 2021

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 19, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 19, 2026

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HOUR ONE:It opens in Denver, where composer Russell Hunter said that in 1968 he rented the Henry Treat Rogers Mansion near Cheesman Park, found a hidden room full of a sickly boy's belongings, and followed séances to a grave beneath a house on South Dahlia Street. His account became George C. Scott's 1980 ghost film The Changeling, down to the red rubber ball, though no record places Hunter in the mansion, and Cheesman Park itself was laid out over an old cemetery where workers still turn up skeletons.From there, the hour turns to Cindy Song, a Penn State student from Seoul, South Korea, who left a Halloween party at Players Nightclub in State College dressed as a bunny and was dropped off at her apartment around 4 a.m. on November 1st, 2001. Only her keys and purse were missing. In 2003, investigators dug burned human remains out of the yard of Hugo Selenski's home near Wilkes-Barre, and Selenski was later convicted of two other murders and sentenced to life, but police have never connected him to Cindy, and her disappearance is still unsolved.Next come the werewolf trials of early modern Europe, beginning in Poligny, France, in 1521, when Pierre Burgot and Michel Verdun confessed under torture to rubbing on a devil's ointment that turned them into wolves. The roll call runs through Gilles Garnier, Jacques Roulet, the Werewolf of Caude, and Peter Stumpp, executed in 1589, on to a teenager named Hans, sentenced to death in Estonia in 1651, and Thiess of Kaltenbrun, an old man who said he was one of the hounds of God and got off with a flogging.After that, the hour traces the Ouija board from the Fox sisters' rapping messages and the planchette to the Kennard Novelty Company of Baltimore, named on the first talking-board patent in 1890, and to William Fuld, who took the business over and died in 1927 when a rib he broke falling from his factory roof pierced his heart. Parker Brothers bought the board in 1966, and the segment weighs the scientists' answer, unconscious movement of the users' fingers, against the belief that spirits push the planchette themselves.The hour closes with Rebecca Montiel's advice, from an article for Paranormality magazine, on supporting a friend who reports a shadowy visitor that comes into the bedroom every night and leaves the sleeper unable to move or scream: listen without interrupting, keep skepticism out of it unless asked, and help rule out a medical cause first.
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HOUR TWO:It opens with War Ration Book No. 1, the so-called Sugar Book handed out starting May 4th, 1942, after sugar became the first consumer good rationed in wartime America, which all but ended the young custom of trick-or-treating. Once rationing lifted in June 1947, candy-company advertising, children's magazines like Jack and Jill, Charles Schulz's Halloween Peanuts strips, and the 1966 special It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown brought it back for good, with UNICEF's cardboard collection boxes riding along.From there, after the 2016 creepy-clown sightings and the red balloons found tied to sewer grates in Lititz, Pennsylvania, the year the remake of Stephen King's It reached theaters, the hour goes back about 2,000 years to Samhain, the Celtic festival marking summer's end. Folklorist Jack Santino ties Samhain to the dead crossing over, York University historian Nicholas Rogers finds no hard evidence of that, and the customs that followed run from mumming and souling to tipped outhouses, bobbing for apples, and the midnight mirror ritual that grew into Bloody Mary.Next is the jack-o'-lantern, carved in Ireland from turnips and potatoes and tied to the legend of Stingy Jack, the drunkard who trapped the devil once in a coin and once up an apple tree, then found himself barred from both heaven and hell and left to wander with a single ember inside a hollowed turnip. Irish immigrants brought the custom to America in the mid-1800s, where pumpkins, a word that traveled from the Greek pepon through French and English, were cheaper and easier to find.The hour closes with the witch, from the healers and wise women of the ancient Middle East, as biblical scholar Carole R. Fontaine describes them, to Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger's Malleus Maleficarum, the witch hunts of France and Germany, and an estimated 60,000 executions across Europe. In Salem, the panic started in 1692 in the home of minister Samuel Parris, whose household slave Tituba was among the first three women accused, and 19 people were hanged. Margaret Murray's 1921 book The Witch-Cult in Western Europe has long since been discredited, but it helped give rise to modern Wicca.

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HOUR ONE:It opens in Denver, where composer Russell Hunter said that in 1968 he rented the Henry Treat Rogers Mansion near Cheesman Park, found a hidden room full of a sickly boy's belongings, and followed séances to a grave beneath a house on South Dahlia Street. His account became George C. Scott's 1980 ghost film The Changeling, down to the red rubber ball, though no record places Hunter in the mansion, and Cheesman Park itself was laid out over an old cemetery where workers still turn up skeletons.From there, the hour turns to Cindy Song, a Penn State student from Seoul, South Korea, who left a Halloween party at Players Nightclub in State College dressed as a bunny and was dropped off at her apartment around 4 a.m. on November 1st, 2001. Only her keys and purse were missing. In 2003, investigators dug burned human remains out of the yard of Hugo Selenski's home near Wilkes-Barre, and Selenski was later convicted of two other murders and sentenced to life, but police have never connected him to Cindy, and her disappearance is still unsolved.Next come the werewolf trials of early modern Europe, beginning in Poligny, France, in 1521, when Pierre Burgot and Michel Verdun confessed under torture to rubbing on a devil's ointment that turned them into wolves. The roll call runs through Gilles Garnier, Jacques Roulet, the Werewolf of Caude, and Peter Stumpp, executed in 1589, on to a teenager named Hans, sentenced to death in Estonia in 1651, and Thiess of Kaltenbrun, an old man who said he was one of the hounds of God and got off with a flogging.After that, the hour traces the Ouija board from the Fox sisters' rapping messages and the planchette to the Kennard Novelty Company of Baltimore, named on the first talking-board patent in 1890, and to William Fuld, who took the business over and died in 1927 when a rib he broke falling from his factory roof pierced his heart. Parker Brothers bought the board in 1966, and the segment weighs the scientists' answer, unconscious movement of the users' fingers, against the belief that spirits push the planchette themselves.The hour closes with Rebecca Montiel's advice, from an article for Paranormality magazine, on supporting a friend who reports a shadowy visitor that comes into the bedroom every night and leaves the sleeper unable to move or scream: listen without interrupting, keep skepticism out of it unless asked, and help rule out a medical cause first.
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HOUR TWO:It opens with War Ration Book No. 1, the so-called Sugar Book handed out starting May 4th, 1942, after sugar became the first consumer good rationed in wartime America, which all but ended the young custom of trick-or-treating. Once rationing lifted in June 1947, candy-company advertising, children's magazines like Jack and Jill, Charles Schulz's Halloween Peanuts strips, and the 1966 special It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown brought it back for good, with UNICEF's cardboard collection boxes riding along.From there, after the 2016 creepy-clown sightings and the red balloons found tied to sewer grates in Lititz, Pennsylvania, the year the remake of Stephen King's It reached theaters, the hour goes back about 2,000 years to Samhain, the Celtic festival marking summer's end. Folklorist Jack Santino ties Samhain to the dead crossing over, York University historian Nicholas Rogers finds no hard evidence of...]]>5300cheesman_park,cindy_song,denver_ghosts,halloween,haunted_house,jack_o_lantern,lycanthropy,missing_person,ouija_board,paranormal,salem_witch_trials,samhain,spiritualism,stingy_jack,the_changeling,trick_or_treat,true_crime,weird_darkness,werewolf_trials,witch_trialsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/MassHysteria
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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Nuns that meow like cats, people who can’t stop laughing maniacally, an entire high school begins twitching… even the Salem witch trials. Just a few of the 8 cases of mass hysteria I’ll be sharing with you. *** January 7, 1950, events began in what became one of the strangest disappearances of the middle twentieth century – the vanishing of a West Point cadet. *** Visitors to Calke Abbey have reported a strange atmosphere of sadness and foreboding and many have reported being scared by the sounds of a tin whistle. *** We’ve all heard of the Bermuda Triangle – but there are strange, anomalies worldwide – and one in Russia is known as the “M Triangle”. *** As far back as the 19th century, a hairy monster has been frightening guests of an Irish castle. *** When living in a home built in the 1800s, it might be expected to have something paranormal living with you.
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:13.141 = Show Open
00:03:16.293 = Whispering Ghost of Calke Abbey
00:07:00.498 = The M Triangle
00:17:57.718 = Hairy Monster Frightening Guests At An Irish Castle ***
00:22:55.402 = The Haunted Farmhouse
00:31:06.493 = The Vanished Cadet ***
00:57:37.296 = Strange Cases of Mass Hysteria ***
01:08:00.199 = Show Close
= SONG: “Dance It Out” by Crossroads Haint (inspired by the mass hysteria of the dancing plague)*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Whistling Ghost of Calke Abbey”: https://tinyurl.com/y53zgov3
“The M-Triangle”: https://tinyurl.com/y582ymo6
“Arkaim Anomalous Zone”: https://tinyurl.com/y465d3u7
“Hairy Monster Frightening The Guests Of The Irish Castle”: https://tinyurl.com/y5gbnbx2
“The Haunted Farmhouse”: https://tinyurl.com/yyncsbyo
“Strange Cases of Mass Hysteria”: https://tinyurl.com/y6ja9ezo
“The Vanished Cadet”: https://tinyurl.com/y4h8et3p(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: December 01, 2018

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Nuns that meow like cats, people who can’t stop laughing maniacally, an entire high school begins twitching… even the Salem witch trials. Just a few of the 8 cases of mass hysteria I’ll be sharing with you. *** January 7, 1950, events began in what became one of the strangest disappearances of the middle twentieth century – the vanishing of a West Point cadet. *** Visitors to Calke Abbey have reported a strange atmosphere of sadness and foreboding and many have reported being scared by the sounds of a tin whistle. *** We’ve all heard of the Bermuda Triangle – but there are strange, anomalies worldwide – and one in Russia is known as the “M Triangle”. *** As far back as the 19th century, a hairy monster has been frightening guests of an Irish castle. *** When living in a home built in the 1800s, it might be expected to have something paranormal living with you.
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:13.141 = Show Open
00:03:16.293 = Whispering Ghost of Calke Abbey
00:07:00.498 = The M Triangle
00:17:57.718 = Hairy Monster Frightening Guests At An Irish Castle ***
00:22:55.402 = The Haunted Farmhouse
00:31:06.493 = The Vanished Cadet ***
00:57:37.296 = Strange Cases of Mass Hysteria ***
01:08:00.199 = Show Close
= SONG: “Dance It Out” by Crossroads Haint (inspired by the mass hysteria of the dancing plague)*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Whistling Ghost of Calke Abbey”: https://tinyurl.com/y53zgov3
“The M-Triangle”: https://tinyurl.com/y582ymo6
“Arkaim Anomalous Zone”: https://tinyurl.com/y465d3u7
“Hairy Monster Frightening The Guests Of The Irish Castle”: https://tinyurl.com/y5gbnbx2
“The Haunted Farmhouse”: https://tinyurl.com/yyncsbyo
“Strange Cases of Mass Hysteria”: https://tinyurl.com/y6ja9ezo
“The Vanished Cadet”: https://tinyurl.com/y4h8et3p(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “No Way Out” (December 27, 1978) ***WD
00:46:19.059 = Ellery Queen, “World Series of Crime” (October 02, 1943) ***WD
01:17:07.604 = Quiet Please, “In The House Where I Was Born” (May 28, 1949)
01:47:23.500 = Radio City Playhouse, “Whistle Daughter, Whistle” (July 31, 1948) ***WD
02:14:58.191 = Sam Spade, “Vafio Cup Caper” (August 22, 1948)
02:45:12.315 = The Sealed Book, “Till Death Do Us Part” (July 08, 1945) ***WD
03:14:36.434 = The Shadow, “The Destroyer” (March 25, 1945) ***WD
03:44:07.078 = Sleep No More, “Three O’Clock” (December 12, 1956)
= SONG: “Three O’Clock” by Static Wax
04:16:52.114 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Inner Critic” (April 2006)
04:32:45.322 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Ghost Ship” (April 24, 1945) ***WD
04:44:47.003 = Strange, “Greenwood Acres” (October 10, 1955) ***WD
04:57:19.846 = Incredible But True, “The Woman Upstairs” (1950-1951)
05:00:51.525 = Show Close
(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “No Way Out” (December 27, 1978) ***WD
00:46:19.059 = Ellery Queen, “World Series of Crime” (October 02, 1943) ***WD
01:17:07.604 = Quiet Please, “In The House Where I Was Born” (May 28, 1949)
01:47:23.500 = Radio City Playhouse, “Whistle Daughter, Whistle” (July 31, 1948) ***WD
02:14:58.191 = Sam Spade, “Vafio Cup Caper” (August 22, 1948)
02:45:12.315 = The Sealed Book, “Till Death Do Us Part” (July 08, 1945) ***WD
03:14:36.434 = The Shadow, “The Destroyer” (March 25, 1945) ***WD
03:44:07.078 = Sleep No More, “Three O’Clock” (December 12, 1956)
= SONG: “Three O’Clock” by Static Wax
04:16:52.114 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Inner Critic” (April 2006)
04:32:45.322 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Ghost Ship” (April 24, 1945) ***WD
04:44:47.003 = Strange, “Greenwood Acres” (October 10, 1955) ***WD
04:57:19.846 = Incredible But True, “The Woman Upstairs” (1950-1951)
05:00:51.525 = Show Close
(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
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A NOTE FROM DARREN: This is the full novelization of the 1978 horror film classic, John Carpenter's Halloween. The novel I'm sharing here has been out of print since the n1980s, and I had to pay a pretty penny just to get a used paperback version just so I could bring this to you. Well worth every penny! It's very true to the film, but has a lot of added elements that make it even more disturbing and exciting. This novelization, written by Curtis Richards, is so good, in fact, that John Carpenter took elements of this novel and used them in the script for the film's sequel, Halloween 2. Richards tweaks the film's story with a few minor but crucial changes to the original screenplay, which was written by John Carpenter and Deborah Hill. In this novelization, Michael Myers is given a supernatural reason for his actions as a child and as an adult, and it ties in directly to the dark paranormal origins of Samhain, the Druid Festival of the Dead, which eventually evolved into what we now celebrate as Halloween. This isn't really a spoiler, as it's all laid out in the prologue before getting into the main story, but it is an excellent addition by Richards. As we all know, the film Halloween begins with eight-year-old Michael Myers stabbing his older sister to death, which leads to his being admitted to a mental hospital for the next 15 years. He breaks out to terrorize a bunch of teen babysitters before he's finally brought down, or, so it seems, by the determined Dr. Loomis. The movie was very risque with explicit scenes of sex and nudity. If you've read the novelization, you know that Richards takes it to an even more erotic, edgy, and borderline pornographic direction in these scenes. But I prefer to keep things as PG-13 as possible here, so I've edited those sections to make them less edgy or indecent, or just removed them entirely if they didn't impact the story. 
CHAPTER TIME STAMPS=====
00:00:00.000 = Prologue
00:10:42.089 = Chapter 01
00:21:11.768 = Chapter 02
00:33:20.063 = Chapter 03
00:42:12.102 = Chapter 04
01:02:56.503 = Chapter 05
01:15:46.155 = Chapter 06
01:31:00.280 = Chapter 07
01:37:36.115 = Chapter 08
02:12:07.275 = Chapter 09
02:17:23.504 = Chapter 10
02:48:21.477 = Chapter 11
03:06:21.683 = Chapter 12
03:25:12.231 = Chapter 13
03:49:45.829 = Chapter 14
04:11:25.242 = Chapter 15

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: BOOK: “Halloween” the movie novelization by Curtis Richards: https://amzn.to/3NM2TCR, https://amzn.to/3UTkP2D
MUSIC: “The Shape” by White Bat Audio: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/WhiteBatAudio
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 17, 2026
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A NOTE FROM DARREN: This is the full novelization of the 1978 horror film classic, John Carpenter's Halloween. The novel I'm sharing here has been out of print since the n1980s, and I had to pay a pretty penny just to get a used paperback version just so I could bring this to you. Well worth every penny! It's very true to the film, but has a lot of added elements that make it even more disturbing and exciting. This novelization, written by Curtis Richards, is so good, in fact, that John Carpenter took elements of this novel and used them in the script for the film's sequel, Halloween 2. Richards tweaks the film's story with a few minor but crucial changes to the original screenplay, which was written by John Carpenter and Deborah Hill. In this novelization, Michael Myers is given a supernatural reason for his actions as a child and as an adult, and it ties in directly to the dark paranormal origins of Samhain, the Druid Festival of the Dead, which eventually evolved into what we now celebrate as Halloween. This isn't really a spoiler, as it's all laid out in the prologue before getting into the main story, but it is an excellent addition by Richards. As we all know, the film Halloween begins with eight-year-old Michael Myers stabbing his older sister to death, which leads to his being admitted to a mental hospital for the next 15 years. He breaks out to terrorize a bunch of teen babysitters before he's finally brought down, or, so it seems, by the determined Dr. Loomis. The movie was very risque with explicit scenes of sex and nudity. If you've read the novelization, you know that Richards takes it to an even more erotic, edgy, and borderline pornographic direction in these scenes. But I prefer to keep things as PG-13 as possible here, so I've edited those sections to make them less edgy or indecent, or just removed them entirely if they didn't impact the story. 
CHAPTER TIME STAMPS=====
00:00:00.000 = Prologue
00:10:42.089 = Chapter 01
00:21:11.768 = Chapter 02
00:33:20.063 = Chapter 03
00:42:12.102 = Chapter 04
01:02:56.503 = Chapter 05
01:15:46.155 = Chapter 06
01:31:00.280 = Chapter 07
01:37:36.115 = Chapter 08
02:12:07.275 = Chapter 09
02:17:23.504 = Chapter 10
02:48:21.477 = Chapter 11
03:06:21.683 = Chapter 12
03:25:12.231 = Chapter 13
03:49:45.829 = Chapter 14
04:11:25.242 = Chapter 15

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: BOOK: “Halloween” the movie novelization by Curtis Richards: https://amzn.to/3NM2TCR, https://amzn.to/3UTkP2D
MUSIC: “The Shape” by White Bat Audio: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/WhiteBatAudio
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 17, 2026
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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 17, 2026

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The investigation on August 22, 1974, in Culver City California was to be like any other one Dr. Barry Taff had done. Believing that this would be an open and shut case they showed up at Doris Bither’s house. Not expecting much. Little did they know this would be one of the biggest cases in the annals of paranormal history. (“The Entity Haunting: The True Story of Doris Bither”) *** One of the most mysterious disappearances of the American twentieth century took place when a man named Bruce Nelson Campbell stumbled out of his Jacksonville motel room one night, dressed only in a pair of green pajamas, and was never seen again. (“The Man In The Green Pajamas”) *** A woman moves into a flat by herself and immediately begins to feel an uncomfortable presence around her. (“Tiny Apartment, Big Presence”) *** On a cold January morning, John Hoskins slaughtered three members of his family. (“A Day That Began with Death: The Hoskins Family Murders of 1919”)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:22.328 = Show Open
00:03:14.954 = A Day That Began With Death: The Hoskins Family Murders of 1919
00:10:16.101 = The Man In The Green Pajamas
00:18:31.258 = Tiny Apartment, Big Presence
00:25:00.264 = The Entity Haunting: The True Story of Doris Bither ***
00:39:09.693 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Man In The Green Pajamas” written by Troy Taylor & Lisa Taylor Horton: https://tinyurl.com/y4a68c3p
“Tiny Apartment, Big Presence” written by KatsWhiskers: https://tinyurl.com/yxmb9d67
“A Day That Began with Death: The Hoskins Family Murders of 1919”, written by John Brassard Jr.: https://tinyurl.com/weq3ytl
“The Entity Haunting: The True Story of Doris Bither” written by Xavier Ortega: https://tinyurl.com/y8fv25w(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: February 10, 2019
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This episode of Weird Darkness runs from a 1919 family murder near Prescott, Iowa, to a man who walked out of a Jacksonville, Illinois, motel in his pajamas in 1959 and was never found, a haunted garage flat in Cape Town, South Africa, and the 1974 Culver City haunting that inspired the movie The Entity.
It opens on January 15th, 1919, when 15-year-old Irene Hoskins stumbled to a neighbor's farm near Prescott with a gash in her head and said her father, John Hoskins, had clubbed her stepmother, Hulda, and her stepsiblings, Roy and Gladys, with a piece of wooden buggy axle. He survived cutting his own throat, pleaded guilty, and spent most of the next 44 years at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison, where he died in 1963.
From there, it's April 1959 at the Sandman Motel in Jacksonville, Illinois, where Massachusetts investment counselor Bruce Nelson Campbell, sick and disoriented after the drive to see his newborn grandson, disappeared in the night wearing only green pajamas, leaving his wallet, shoes, eyeglasses, and car keys behind. Plane and helicopter searches, a dredged Mauvaisterre Creek, hundreds of MacMurray College volunteers, and the FBI never turned up a trace of him.
Next, a woman writing as KatsWhiskers describes her small flat in Cape Town, a converted garage where a voice in her right ear said "GET OUT" at 3 a.m., red drips ran in straight lines down the walls two days in a row, and hammering came from a ceiling with no one living above it.
The episode closes in Culver City, California, on August 22nd, 1974, when Dr. Barry Taff and Kerry Gaynor visited Doris Bither, a single mother who said three invisible beings attacked her. During a crowded session in her bedroom, investigators reported a green mist forming into the upper body of a muscular man, though their cameras caught only floating arcs of light, and the episode weighs whether Doris's troubled home and her drinking fed the activity, comparing the case to the Bell Witch haunting.

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The investigation on August 22, 1974, in Culver City California was to be like any other one Dr. Barry Taff had done. Believing that this would be an open and shut case they showed up at Doris Bither’s house. Not expecting much. Little did they know this would be one of the biggest cases in the annals of paranormal history. (“The Entity Haunting: The True Story of Doris Bither”) *** One of the most mysterious disappearances of the American twentieth century took place when a man named Bruce Nelson Campbell stumbled out of his Jacksonville motel room one night, dressed only in a pair of green pajamas, and was never seen again. (“The Man In The Green Pajamas”) *** A woman moves into a flat by herself and immediately begins to feel an uncomfortable presence around her. (“Tiny Apartment, Big Presence”) *** On a cold January morning, John Hoskins slaughtered three members of his family. (“A Day That Began with Death: The Hoskins Family Murders of 1919”)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:22.328 = Show Open
00:03:14.954 = A Day That Began With Death: The Hoskins Family Murders of 1919
00:10:16.101 = The Man In The Green Pajamas
00:18:31.258 = Tiny Apartment, Big Presence
00:25:00.264 = The Entity Haunting: The True Story of Doris Bither ***
00:39:09.693 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Man In The Green Pajamas” written by Troy Taylor & Lisa Taylor Horton: https://tinyurl.com/y4a68c3p
“Tiny Apartment, Big Presence” written by KatsWhiskers: https://tinyurl.com/yxmb9d67
“A Day That Began with Death: The Hoskins Family Murders of 1919”, written by John Brassard Jr.: https://tinyurl.com/weq3ytl
“The Entity Haunting: The True Story of Doris Bither” written by Xavier Ortega: https://tinyurl.com/y8fv25w(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: February 10, 2019
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This episode of Weird Darkness runs from a 1919...]]>2510barry_taff,bruce_nelson_campbell,cape_town_haunting,culver_city_haunting,darren_marlar,doris_bither,haunted_apartment,hoskins_family_murders,jacksonville_illinois,john_hoskins,kerry_gaynor,man_in_green_pajamas,missing_person,paranormal,poltergeist,prescott_iowa,the_entity,the_entity_true_story,true_crime,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/DavidLang
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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: What if your thoughts, your self, your very awareness… weren’t inside your brain at all, but woven into the universe itself? (What If Consciousness Is Everything?) *** Across centuries and continents, there are eerie tales of tiny, otherworldly creatures captured by humans — only for terror, curses, or vanishing acts to follow. (Bagged, Bottled, and Bewitched: True Tales of Captured Fairies) *** On a deserted Scottish road in 1992, two men's terrifying close encounter with a hovering UFO led to missing time, haunting nightmares, and disturbing memories of alien beings. (The A70 Abduction Case) *** When Jake Bird was sentenced to die, he warned the court they’d perish before him — then one by one, they did. (The Hex of Jake Bird) *** One bright afternoon in 1880, David Lang took a step across his field — and vanished forever in front of witnesses who saw it happen. (Portal In The Pasture: The Strange Disappearance of David Lang)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:28.802 = Show Open
00:03:13.646 = Portal In The Pasture: The Strange Disappearance of David Lang
00:17:39.952 = Bagged, Bottled and Bewitched: True Tales of Captured Fairies ***
00:30:14.552 = The Hex of Jake Bird
00:38:59.953 = The A70 Abduction Case ***
00:52:57.434 = What If Consciousness Is Everything?
01:04:53.042 = Show Close
01:06:08.761 = Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The A70 Abduction Case”: https://www.thenightskyii.org/a70.html
“The Hex of Jake Bird”: https://weirddarkness.com/jakebird/
“Bagged, Bottled, and Bewitched: True Tales of Captured Fairies”: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2024/08/Strange-Tales-of-Captured-Fairies-Gnomes-and-Other-Mysterious-Little-People/,
“Portal In The Pasture: The Strange Disappearance of David Lang”: https://weirddarkness.com/thevanishingfarmer/
“What If Consciousness Is Everything?”: https://weirddarkness.com/what-if-consciousness-is-everything/(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: May 07, 2025

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DavidLang

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p93efjf

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: What if your thoughts, your self, your very awareness… weren’t inside your brain at all, but woven into the universe itself? (What If Consciousness Is Everything?) *** Across centuries and continents, there are eerie tales of tiny, otherworldly creatures captured by humans — only for terror, curses, or vanishing acts to follow. (Bagged, Bottled, and Bewitched: True Tales of Captured Fairies) *** On a deserted Scottish road in 1992, two men's terrifying close encounter with a hovering UFO led to missing time, haunting nightmares, and disturbing memories of alien beings. (The A70 Abduction Case) *** When Jake Bird was sentenced to die, he warned the court they’d perish before him — then one by one, they did. (The Hex of Jake Bird) *** One bright afternoon in 1880, David Lang took a step across his field — and vanished forever in front of witnesses who saw it happen. (Portal In The Pasture: The Strange Disappearance of David Lang)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:28.802 = Show Open
00:03:13.646 = Portal In The Pasture: The Strange Disappearance of David Lang
00:17:39.952 = Bagged, Bottled and Bewitched: True Tales of Captured Fairies ***
00:30:14.552 = The Hex of Jake Bird
00:38:59.953 = The A70 Abduction Case ***
00:52:57.434 = What If Consciousness Is Everything?
01:04:53.042 = Show Close
01:06:08.761 = Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The A70 Abduction Case”: https://www.thenightskyii.org/a70.html
“The Hex of Jake Bird”: https://weirddarkness.com/jakebird/
“Bagged, Bottled, and Bewitched: True Tales of Captured Fairies”: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2024/08/Strange-Tales-of-Captured-Fairies-Gnomes-and-Other-Mysterious-Little-People/,
“Portal In The Pasture: The Strange Disappearance of David Lang”: https://weirddarkness.com/thevanishingfarmer/
“What If Consciousness Is Everything?”: https://weirddarkness.com/what-if-consciousness-is-everything/(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: May 07, 2025

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at 4104a70_abduction,alien_abduction,ambrose_bierce,annaka_harris,captured_fairies,consciousness,darren_marlar,david_lang,david_lang_disappearance,fairy_folklore,gallatin_tennessee,jake_bird,jake_bird_hex,missing_time,paranormal,pixies,serial_killer,tacoma_axe_murders,vanishing_farmer,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/TwoLostHoursLast episode for the full book! If you like what you heard, please feel free to leave a review at https://weirddarkness.com/review-twolosthours

In 1987 the folklorist Thomas Bullard studied some three hundred abduction accounts and wrote that the Hill case defines the typical one, and by then Barney Hill had been dead for nearly eighteen years; after Betty died in 2004 she was buried beside him in Kingston, and her plaque carries the same line as his, "of The Interrupted Journey". The dress she wore that night is in a box in Durham with the Hills' papers, and the light the two of them watched over Route 3 rests on accounts the Air Force took down within days, while everything aboard the craft rests on memories recovered under hypnosis two and a half years later.

From the book “TWO LOST HOURS ON ROUTE 3: The Betty And Barney Hill UFO Abduction, 65 Years Later” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/TwoLostHours

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Originally aired: October 17, 2026


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In 1987 the folklorist Thomas Bullard studied some three hundred abduction accounts and wrote that the Hill case defines the typical one, and by then Barney Hill had been dead for nearly eighteen years; after Betty died in 2004 she was buried beside him in Kingston, and her plaque carries the same line as his, "of The Interrupted Journey". The dress she wore that night is in a box in Durham with the Hills' papers, and the light the two of them watched over Route 3 rests on accounts the Air Force took down within days, while everything aboard the craft rests on memories recovered under hypnosis two and a half years later.

From the book “TWO LOST HOURS ON ROUTE 3: The Betty And Barney Hill UFO Abduction, 65 Years Later” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/TwoLostHours

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Originally aired: October 17, 2026


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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 17, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 17, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 16, 2026


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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 16, 2026


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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 16, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 16, 2026

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Major in the U.S. Air Force says they captured and held an extraterrestrial creature at New Jersey’s McGuire Air Force Base. (Alien Captured By Air Force) *** Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he was pulled from a flaming car by a paranormal entity. Did a ghostly specter save this NASCAR driver’s life? (The Race Car Angel) *** William Dunham was ill-tempered, ready to fight at all times – especially when drunk. He owned two less-than-reputable establishments. So it shouldn’t be a surprise people would want him dead. But when one has so many enemies, it’s not easy for police to find out who the person was that murdered you. (The Dunham Murder) *** I’ll share an account of something very disturbing seen in Michigan – a strange creature… a grayish-colored entity more man than beast, but more paranormal than normal. (Michigan Humanoid) *** Visiting haunted houses, cursed lands, driving on ghostly roads… they all can be scary. Stepping into a hospital at night is incredibly spooky. But image what kind of stories you’d have to tell if you were a night-shift employee at a cemetery. (Creepy Stories of Cemetery Workers) *** 
In all of their different incarnations, the Men in Black usually have one main purpose: to muzzle witnesses of strange, paranormal phenomena. That’s exactly what happened to one UFO hunter while researching what is now known as the Rendlesham Forest incident. (MIB Threaten UFO Hunter)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:12.231 = Show Open
00:04:44.703 = MIB Threaten UFO Hunter
00:10:07.253 = Alien Captured By Air Force
00:18:46.051 = The Dunham Murder ***
00:26:04.813 = The Race Car Angel
00:29:35.084 = Michigan Humanoid
00:38:37.238 = Creepy Stories of Cemetery Workers ***
00:58:23.284 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
BOOK: John Guerra’s book “Strange Craft”: https://amzn.to/2QVW0RO
MEMO: Lieutenant Halt memo about the UFO incident: https://tinyurl.com/yj63gmzp
“The MIB Mythology” by Justin Sablich for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y87o5ux9
“Alien Captured By Air Force” by Cynthia McKanzie for Message to Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/ygu8nrod
“The Dunham Murder” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yxju4wxk
“The Race Car Angel” by Brett Tingley for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/yg9cpztw
“MIB Threaten UFO Hunter” by Laura Rowton for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/yhrefxoc
“Michigan Humanoid” by SG, posted at Phantoms and Monsters: https://tinyurl.com/yj8gdrj7
“Creepy Stories of Cemetery Workers” by Bailey Brown for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/y37zbv6p(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: August 2020

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Major in the U.S. Air Force says they captured and held an extraterrestrial creature at New Jersey’s McGuire Air Force Base. (Alien Captured By Air Force) *** Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he was pulled from a flaming car by a paranormal entity. Did a ghostly specter save this NASCAR driver’s life? (The Race Car Angel) *** William Dunham was ill-tempered, ready to fight at all times – especially when drunk. He owned two less-than-reputable establishments. So it shouldn’t be a surprise people would want him dead. But when one has so many enemies, it’s not easy for police to find out who the person was that murdered you. (The Dunham Murder) *** I’ll share an account of something very disturbing seen in Michigan – a strange creature… a grayish-colored entity more man than beast, but more paranormal than normal. (Michigan Humanoid) *** Visiting haunted houses, cursed lands, driving on ghostly roads… they all can be scary. Stepping into a hospital at night is incredibly spooky. But image what kind of stories you’d have to tell if you were a night-shift employee at a cemetery. (Creepy Stories of Cemetery Workers) *** 
In all of their different incarnations, the Men in Black usually have one main purpose: to muzzle witnesses of strange, paranormal phenomena. That’s exactly what happened to one UFO hunter while researching what is now known as the Rendlesham Forest incident. (MIB Threaten UFO Hunter)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:12.231 = Show Open
00:04:44.703 = MIB Threaten UFO Hunter
00:10:07.253 = Alien Captured By Air Force
00:18:46.051 = The Dunham Murder ***
00:26:04.813 = The Race Car Angel
00:29:35.084 = Michigan Humanoid
00:38:37.238 = Creepy Stories of Cemetery Workers ***
00:58:23.284 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
BOOK: John Guerra’s book “Strange Craft”: https://amzn.to/2QVW0RO
MEMO: Lieutenant Halt memo about the UFO incident: https://tinyurl.com/yj63gmzp
“The MIB Mythology” by Justin Sablich for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y87o5ux9
“Alien Captured By Air Force” by Cynthia McKanzie for Message to Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/ygu8nrod
“The Dunham Murder” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yxju4wxk
“The Race Car Angel” by Brett Tingley for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/yg9cpztw
“MIB Threaten UFO Hunter” by Laura Rowton for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/yhrefxoc
“Michigan Humanoid” by SG, posted at...]]>3680brenda_butler,cemetery_workers,charles_halt,dale_earnhardt_jr,darren_marlar,dunham_murder,fort_dix_alien,george_filer,maury_island_incident,mcguire_air_force_base,men_in_black,michigan_humanoid,paranormal,raf_woodbridge,rendlesham_forest,rendlesham_forest_incident,true_crime,ufo,unsolved_murder,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0801
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Power Of Evil” (December 22, 1978) ***WD
00:45:41.645 = The Black Museum, “Calibre Bullet” (January 08, 1952) ***WD
01:09:49.608 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Accusing Corpse” (April 16, 1944) ***WD
01:39:31.376 = CBC Nightfall, “Buried Alive” (October 17, 1980)
02:04:14.112 = Nightmare, “Coincidence” (November 26, 1953)
02:25:56.696 = Obsession, “Raised From The Dead” (February 19, 1951) ***WD
02:49:34.633 = Origin of Superstition, “Picking Up a Pin” (1935) ***WD
03:03:24.598 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Geranium Plant” (May 14, 1949) ***WD
03:32:59.307 = Peril, “The Sidewalk Empire” (May 15, 1947) ***WD
03:58:43.627 = Mystery Playhouse, “Death Is Caused” (October 12, 1945) ***WD
04:23:01.946 = Price of Fear, “Family Album” (June 13, 1983) ***WD
04:50:11.046 = Beyond The Green Door, “Tyner And The Ape” (1966)
04:55:56.317 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Lick” (1960s)
04:59:17.885 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Power Of Evil” (December 22, 1978) ***WD
00:45:41.645 = The Black Museum, “Calibre Bullet” (January 08, 1952) ***WD
01:09:49.608 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Accusing Corpse” (April 16, 1944) ***WD
01:39:31.376 = CBC Nightfall, “Buried Alive” (October 17, 1980)
02:04:14.112 = Nightmare, “Coincidence” (November 26, 1953)
02:25:56.696 = Obsession, “Raised From The Dead” (February 19, 1951) ***WD
02:49:34.633 = Origin of Superstition, “Picking Up a Pin” (1935) ***WD
03:03:24.598 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Geranium Plant” (May 14, 1949) ***WD
03:32:59.307 = Peril, “The Sidewalk Empire” (May 15, 1947) ***WD
03:58:43.627 = Mystery Playhouse, “Death Is Caused” (October 12, 1945) ***WD
04:23:01.946 = Price of Fear, “Family Album” (June 13, 1983) ***WD
04:50:11.046 = Beyond The Green Door, “Tyner And The Ape” (1966)
04:55:56.317 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Lick” (1960s)
04:59:17.885 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MaryCeleste

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mxz7xmku

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Mary Celeste was discovered abandoned near the Azores Islands on December 5, 1872 — and to this day, experts are unsure about what happened to its crew. (The Mystery of the Mary Celeste) *** On April 29, 2022, a female corrections officer snuck a convicted felon out of Lauderdale County Jail, kicking off an 11-day manhunt that would end in the prisoner’s re-arrest and the death of the woman he loved and who broke him out. (A Match Made In Prison) *** The Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest believed to hold the original Ten Commandments. In the 1980s, Ron Wyatt claimed to have found this legendary relic beneath Jerusalem. Did he truly find it? We’ll some of the theories that captivate believers and skeptics alike. (Did This Adventurer Locate The Ark of the Covenant?) *** A young girl's fishing trip turns into a tragic mystery when she vanishes without a trace. As the community searches for answers, a shocking confession leads to a murder trial that left many questioning the truth. (Disappearance at Duck River) *** The Beast of Gévaudan, a mysterious creature that terrorized a small French province in the 1760s with gruesome attacks. Believed by many to be an actual werewolf, it resulted in a frantic hunt for the monster – and even now, over two centuries later, the story still captivates us. But is there any truth to the tale? (The Beast of Gévaudan – Fact or Fiction) *** Frederick Fisher, an English shopkeeper, vanished in 1826 – only to reappear as a ghost to help solve the mystery of his disappearance and death. (The Ghost That Solved Its Own Murder) *** The puzzling case of Sherri Papini’s 2016 kidnapping shocked northern California and led to years of speculation. After her sudden return and subsequent arrest in 2022 for faking the incident, many questions remain unanswered. (The Mysterious Vanishing And Reappearing Of Sherri Papini)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:34.943 = Show Open
00:04:33.644 = The Mystery of the Mary Celeste
00:22:47.637 = The Mysterious Vanishing And Reappearing of Sherri Papini
00:30:34.570 = The Ghost That Solved Its Own Murder
00:38:37.169 = A Match Made In Prison
00:46:18.862 = Did This Adventurer Locate The Ark of the Covenant?
00:53:50.235 = Disappearance at Duck River
01:03:12.671 = The Beast of Gévaudan – Fact or Fiction
= Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Mystery of the Mary Celeste” source: Austin Harvey, All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44ax8rzt
“The Mysterious Vanishing And Reappearing Of Sherri Papini” source: Jacob Shelton, Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycku4txj
“The Ghost That Solved Its Own Murder” source: Kaushik Patowary, Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p842mvn
“A Match Made In Prison” source: Hannah Reilly Holtz, All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2py46xzu
“Did This Adventurer Locate The Ark of the Covenant?” source: Kerry Sullivan, Ancient Origins:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckj9xrf
“The Beast of Gévaudan – Fact or Fiction” source: Jake Carter, Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4f7uhhjk
“Disappearance at Duck River” source: Robert Waters, KidnappingMurderAndMayhem.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57xwj9n7(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: June 18, 2024

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MaryCeleste

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mxz7xmku

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Mary Celeste was discovered abandoned near the Azores Islands on December 5, 1872 — and to this day, experts are unsure about what happened to its crew. (The Mystery of the Mary Celeste) *** On April 29, 2022, a female corrections officer snuck a convicted felon out of Lauderdale County Jail, kicking off an 11-day manhunt that would end in the prisoner’s re-arrest and the death of the woman he loved and who broke him out. (A Match Made In Prison) *** The Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest believed to hold the original Ten Commandments. In the 1980s, Ron Wyatt claimed to have found this legendary relic beneath Jerusalem. Did he truly find it? We’ll some of the theories that captivate believers and skeptics alike. (Did This Adventurer Locate The Ark of the Covenant?) *** A young girl's fishing trip turns into a tragic mystery when she vanishes without a trace. As the community searches for answers, a shocking confession leads to a murder trial that left many questioning the truth. (Disappearance at Duck River) *** The Beast of Gévaudan, a mysterious creature that terrorized a small French province in the 1760s with gruesome attacks. Believed by many to be an actual werewolf, it resulted in a frantic hunt for the monster – and even now, over two centuries later, the story still captivates us. But is there any truth to the tale? (The Beast of Gévaudan – Fact or Fiction) *** Frederick Fisher, an English shopkeeper, vanished in 1826 – only to reappear as a ghost to help solve the mystery of his disappearance and death. (The Ghost That Solved Its Own Murder) *** The puzzling case of Sherri Papini’s 2016 kidnapping shocked northern California and led to years of speculation. After her sudden return and subsequent arrest in 2022 for faking the incident, many questions remain unanswered. (The Mysterious Vanishing And Reappearing Of Sherri Papini)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:34.943 = Show Open
00:04:33.644 = The Mystery of the Mary Celeste
00:22:47.637 = The Mysterious Vanishing And Reappearing of Sherri Papini
00:30:34.570 = The Ghost That Solved Its Own Murder
00:38:37.169 = A Match Made In Prison
00:46:18.862 = Did This Adventurer Locate The Ark of the Covenant?
00:53:50.235 = Disappearance at Duck River
01:03:12.671 = The Beast of Gévaudan – Fact or Fiction
= Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Mystery of the Mary Celeste” source: Austin Harvey, All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44ax8rzt
“The Mysterious Vanishing And Reappearing Of Sherri Papini” source: Jacob Shelton, Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycku4txj
“The Ghost That Solved Its Own Murder” source: Kaushik Patowary, Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p842mvn
“A Match Made In Prison” source: Hannah Reilly Holtz, All That’s Interesting: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0800
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “It Has To Be True” (December 20, 1978) ***WD
00:46:09.566 = The Black Mass, “An Evening’s Entertainment” (October 31, 1964)
01:17:10.741 = Michael Shayne, “Museum Theft” (July 30, 1945)
01:48:19.048 = Beyond Midnight, “Hobart” (May 09, 1969) ***WD
02:15:32.318 = MindWebs, “When We Went To See The End Of The World” (November 12, 1976)
02:38:15.669 = Hollywood Theater, “Sitting Duck” (December 17, 1952) ***WD
03:07:11.952 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD
03:38:06.693 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Kenny Angles And The Queen of Diamonds” (April 18, 1947)
04:06:58.224 = Mr. Keen, “The Man Who Invented Death” (October 06, 1949) ***WD
04:36:14.018 = Murder at Midnight, “Red Wheels’ (September 13, 1946)
05:03:21.642 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “It Has To Be True” (December 20, 1978) ***WD
00:46:09.566 = The Black Mass, “An Evening’s Entertainment” (October 31, 1964)
01:17:10.741 = Michael Shayne, “Museum Theft” (July 30, 1945)
01:48:19.048 = Beyond Midnight, “Hobart” (May 09, 1969) ***WD
02:15:32.318 = MindWebs, “When We Went To See The End Of The World” (November 12, 1976)
02:38:15.669 = Hollywood Theater, “Sitting Duck” (December 17, 1952) ***WD
03:07:11.952 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD
03:38:06.693 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Kenny Angles And The Queen of Diamonds” (April 18, 1947)
04:06:58.224 = Mr. Keen, “The Man Who Invented Death” (October 06, 1949) ***WD
04:36:14.018 = Murder at Midnight, “Red Wheels’ (September 13, 1946)
05:03:21.642 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheStairway

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Stairway” by Keith Conrad (originally published at http://www.auditoryanthology.com)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 15, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheStairway

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Stairway” by Keith Conrad (originally published at http://www.auditoryanthology.com)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 15, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 14, 2026


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HM3LZM9M/

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 14, 2026


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From the book “TWO LOST HOURS ON ROUTE 3: The Betty And Barney Hill UFO Abduction, 65 Years Later” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/TwoLostHours

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Originally aired: October 14, 2026

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From the book “TWO LOST HOURS ON ROUTE 3: The Betty And Barney Hill UFO Abduction, 65 Years Later” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/TwoLostHours

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Originally aired: October 14, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AnatomicalAnomalies

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmjxrb

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A woman in Scotland has never heard silence. Not because of the noise around her – but because of the noise in her! (Never a Moment of Silence) *** We’ve all had a song stuck in our heads – but one woman has had the same song playing on a loop in her brain for the past four years, non-stop. (The Ear Worm) *** From too much noise – to none at all. We’ll meet Ezekiel Eads, a man who had no ears and learned to hear the outside world through his mouth! (The Man With No Ears) *** Syphilis is a nasty disease, especially when it eats your nose. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a social life, as many noseless have learned from personal experience. (The No Noses Club) *** Is it possible that it’s better to have no nose at all than to have an extremely long one? We’ll look at a real-life Pinocchio named Thomas Wedders with a giant proboscis! (A Short Story About a Long Nose) *** Imagine living through life with two and a half faces. No, not like a politician – that’s simply two-faced. I mean living with two noses and three eyes. You’re either an extraterrestrial, or you are William Durks. (Two-And-A-Half Faces) *** What exactly is so alluring about those who cherish virginity? Is it about virtue or is it about something else? (Virginity Tests and Cures)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:27.670 = Never a Moment of Silence
00:07:01.991 = The Ear Worm
00:11:51.821 = The Man Without Ears
00:14:08.540 = The No Nose Club
00:18:05.818 = A Short Story About a Long Nose
00:22:08.493 = Two And a Half Faces ***
00:27:17.987 = Virginity Tests and Cures
00:41:39.048 = Show Close
00:43:07.302 = Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
BOOK: “American Sideshow: An Encyclopedia of History's Most Wondrous and Curiously Strange Performers” by Marc Harzman: https://amzn.to/3QGMCC5
BOOK: “The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine” by Lindsey Fitzharris: https://amzn.to/441Devz
“Never a Moment of Silence” by Marco Margaritoff for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/y4khaqea
“The Ear Worm” by Facts Verse: http://www.factsverse.com
“The Man With No Ears” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: https://tinyurl.com/ssoc693
“The No Noses Club” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: https://tinyurl.com/u24bd5d
“A Short Story About a Long Nose” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: https://tinyurl.com/wkqnc3q
“Two and a Half Faces” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: https://tinyurl.com/sflhcqn,https://tinyurl.com/umb3fo5
“Virginity Tests and Cures” by B.B. Wagner for Ancient Origins: https://tinyurl.com/y6rwcy6h(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: August 2020
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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A woman in Scotland has never heard silence. Not because of the noise around her – but because of the noise in her! (Never a Moment of Silence) *** We’ve all had a song stuck in our heads – but one woman has had the same song playing on a loop in her brain for the past four years, non-stop. (The Ear Worm) *** From too much noise – to none at all. We’ll meet Ezekiel Eads, a man who had no ears and learned to hear the outside world through his mouth! (The Man With No Ears) *** Syphilis is a nasty disease, especially when it eats your nose. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a social life, as many noseless have learned from personal experience. (The No Noses Club) *** Is it possible that it’s better to have no nose at all than to have an extremely long one? We’ll look at a real-life Pinocchio named Thomas Wedders with a giant proboscis! (A Short Story About a Long Nose) *** Imagine living through life with two and a half faces. No, not like a politician – that’s simply two-faced. I mean living with two noses and three eyes. You’re either an extraterrestrial, or you are William Durks. (Two-And-A-Half Faces) *** What exactly is so alluring about those who cherish virginity? Is it about virtue or is it about something else? (Virginity Tests and Cures)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:27.670 = Never a Moment of Silence
00:07:01.991 = The Ear Worm
00:11:51.821 = The Man Without Ears
00:14:08.540 = The No Nose Club
00:18:05.818 = A Short Story About a Long Nose
00:22:08.493 = Two And a Half Faces ***
00:27:17.987 = Virginity Tests and Cures
00:41:39.048 = Show Close
00:43:07.302 = Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
BOOK: “American Sideshow: An Encyclopedia of History's Most Wondrous and Curiously Strange Performers” by Marc Harzman: https://amzn.to/3QGMCC5
BOOK: “The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine” by Lindsey Fitzharris: https://amzn.to/441Devz
“Never a Moment of Silence” by Marco Margaritoff for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/y4khaqea
“The Ear Worm” by Facts Verse: http://www.factsverse.com
“The Man With No Ears” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: https://tinyurl.com/ssoc693
“The No Noses Club” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/TwoLostHours
From the book “TWO LOST HOURS ON ROUTE 3: The Betty And Barney Hill UFO Abduction, 65 Years Later” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/TwoLostHours

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Originally aired: October 14, 2026

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From the book “TWO LOST HOURS ON ROUTE 3: The Betty And Barney Hill UFO Abduction, 65 Years Later” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/TwoLostHours

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Originally aired: October 14, 2026

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Flowering Evil” by Margaret St. Clair (Planet Stories Summer 1950)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 14, 2026

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Flowering Evil” by Margaret St. Clair (Planet Stories Summer 1950)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 14, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 13, 2026 


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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 13, 2026 


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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Familiar Ghost” (December 18, 1978) ***WD
00:47:10.481 = Inner Sanctum, “The Girl And The Gallows” (May 01, 1945)
01:15:29.512 = Jeff Regan, “The Lady With Too Much Hair” (November 06, 1948) ***WD
01:46:02.749 = The Key, “The Archaeologist” (1956) ***WD
02:11:32.967 = Lights Out, “The Projective Mr. Drogan” (January 26, 1943)
02:41:57.122 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Canterville Ghost” (June 18, 1945)
03:41:58.445 = Macabre, “The Avenger” (December 18, 1961) ***WD
04:10:47.262 = Philip Marlowe, “Hiding Place” (May 09, 1950)
04:41:11.369 = (Unknown Show), “King Kong” audio drama (1938)
05:20:23.061 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75773990Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:10:42 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA retired navy captain walks home through the Dublin fog on the night his proposal is accepted and hears footsteps behind him the whole way, though every time he turns around, the street is empty. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…...
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Familiar Ghost” (December 18, 1978) ***WD
00:47:10.481 = Inner Sanctum, “The Girl And The Gallows” (May 01, 1945)
01:15:29.512 = Jeff Regan, “The Lady With Too Much Hair” (November 06, 1948) ***WD
01:46:02.749 = The Key, “The Archaeologist” (1956) ***WD
02:11:32.967 = Lights Out, “The Projective Mr. Drogan” (January 26, 1943)
02:41:57.122 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Canterville Ghost” (June 18, 1945)
03:41:58.445 = Macabre, “The Avenger” (December 18, 1961) ***WD
04:10:47.262 = Philip Marlowe, “Hiding Place” (May 09, 1950)
04:41:11.369 = (Unknown Show), “King Kong” audio drama (1938)
05:20:23.061 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Search for Myra” (December 15, 1978) ***WD
00:45:11.054 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “A Warden For All Saints” (April 29, 1992)
01:29:50.871 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD
01:57:12.053 = Harry Lime, “In Pursuit Of A Ghost” (November 16, 1951)
02:23:04.135 = Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Esmerelda” (August 30, 1980)
02:49:13.121 = The Haunting Hour, “No Escape” (September 01, 1945)
03:15:09.391 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Mystery Of The Thing” (November 17, 1946) ***WD
03:39:07.297 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Dude Ranch” (1949-1951)
04:03:55.670 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Carpathian Horror” (April 14, 1947) ***WD
04:35:53.455 = Mystery House, “Operation Murder” (August 02, 1946)
05:01:19.202 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75770578Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:21:14 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA week after losing a bitter election to lead an ancient college, the archaeologist who wanted the job most raises a toast to the winner and hands him a small black figurine from a dig in Syria. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…...
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Search for Myra” (December 15, 1978) ***WD
00:45:11.054 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “A Warden For All Saints” (April 29, 1992)
01:29:50.871 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD
01:57:12.053 = Harry Lime, “In Pursuit Of A Ghost” (November 16, 1951)
02:23:04.135 = Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Esmerelda” (August 30, 1980)
02:49:13.121 = The Haunting Hour, “No Escape” (September 01, 1945)
03:15:09.391 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Mystery Of The Thing” (November 17, 1946) ***WD
03:39:07.297 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Dude Ranch” (1949-1951)
04:03:55.670 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Carpathian Horror” (April 14, 1947) ***WD
04:35:53.455 = Mystery House, “Operation Murder” (August 02, 1946)
05:01:19.202 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FamilyAnnihilators

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckhusk6

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Weirdo family member, Katie Jo, tells us that as a child she saw something similar to glitter – but in a very supernatural form! (Sparkles) *** An old man opens up to something that happened to him over six decades ago that he has never told anyone before – something that he says ruined his life. (Something Happened 63 Years Ago) *** A woman in bed is startled awake in the middle of the night when she feels someone pull her arm out from under her head – but she’s the only one in her apartment. (Someone Or Something Moved My Hand) *** Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors everywhere. The more mirrors Lucida had the more she could admire herself.  She even is said to have made a deal with the devil in order to maintain her youthful beauty. (The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi) *** Village life in Lemont, Illinois was as peaceful as it could be, and the Willmans farm was one of the collection of typical sleepy homesteads in the region. Until the day the demon came. (The Demon of Lemont) *** Chillingly, statistics suggest that a child is more likely to be killed by a parent than by a stranger and in most cases, the killer takes his own life after the act. We’ll look into the disturbing psychology of family annihilators. (The Psychology of Familicide)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:03:27.691 = Show Open
00:05:43.393 = Sparkles
00:07:29.864 = Someone Or Something Moved My Hand
00:10:27.289 = Something Happened 63 Years Ago
00:30:31.899 = The Demon of Lemont ***
00:41:50.983 = The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi
00:47:07.041 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 1 ***
01:05:12.385 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 2 ***
01:15:38.578 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 3 ***
01:27:53.923 = Show Close
01:29:46.402 = Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Sparkles” by Weirdo family member, Katie Jo
“Someone Or Something Moved My Hand” by Mirandra for Your Ghost Stories: http://bit.ly/37muJPH
“The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2DgFrcK
“The Demon of Lemont” by Ursula Bielski for Chicago Hauntings: http://bit.ly/2rnR9zG
“The Psychology of Familicide” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: http://bit.ly/2rmEOM2
“The List Family Massacre” from All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/34itO0I(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: November 2018

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

Weird Darkness moves from the John List murders and the psychology of family annihilators to a letter-writing demon on an Illinois farm, a Lucca noblewoman's bargain with the Devil, a hidden library in Maine, and two first-hand encounters in the dark.
It opens in Westfield, New Jersey, in 1971, where John List, who couldn't bring himself to tell his family he'd lost his job at the bank, shot his wife, his mother, and his three children, left religious hymns playing through the family's mansion, and disappeared for nearly 18 years.
From there, a Weirdo family member named Katie Jo remembers the hundreds of colored lights, each the size of a fleck of glitter, that drifted out of the corner of her parents' bedroom in Texas when she was between three and seven, swirling around her arms while her parents saw nothing.
Next, a woman named Mirandra woke alone in her locked unit in Australia at 2:12 a.m. on September 4th, 2019, to the feeling of her hand being flung out from under her cheek, and the room had gone cool with every window shut.
A 75-year-old man in a small Maine town then tells a story he's kept to himself since 1950, when he discovered an old oak door behind the foreign-language shelves of the public library, followed a spiral staircase down to a secret reading room that smelled of citrus and pine, and on his 12th birthday found a gray-eyed old man in a suit waiting in its empty armchair.
After that, letters began falling out of thin air onto the dinner table at the Willmans farm in Lemont, Illinois, in the fall of 1901, ordering the family to leave, and once the cows' milk had turned to cheese and Father Westarp of St. Alphonsus Church exorcised the house, the next letter laughed at them all for kneeling to pray.
Then comes Lucida Mansi, a 17th-century noblewoman of Lucca, Italy, who was rumored to have lined a room of her villa with mirrors; legend holds that she sold her soul to the Devil for 30 more years of youth, then drowned when her carriage horses leaped from the city walls into a lake as she fled him.
The episode closes with the psychology of familicide: Elizabeth Yardley, David Wilson, and Adam Lynes' research on three decades of British family annihilators, Neil Websdale's "livid coercive" and "civil reputable" killers, young offenders between 14 and 21 who planned the murders of their own families, and cases from Steven Sueppel in Iowa City to Chris Foster in Shropshire and Andrea Yates in Texas.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75739765Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn November 1971, John List shot his mother, his wife, and his three children inside their Westfield, New Jersey, mansion, then walked out the next morning and stayed free for nearly 18 years. Criminologists at Birmingham City University later went...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FamilyAnnihilators

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckhusk6

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Weirdo family member, Katie Jo, tells us that as a child she saw something similar to glitter – but in a very supernatural form! (Sparkles) *** An old man opens up to something that happened to him over six decades ago that he has never told anyone before – something that he says ruined his life. (Something Happened 63 Years Ago) *** A woman in bed is startled awake in the middle of the night when she feels someone pull her arm out from under her head – but she’s the only one in her apartment. (Someone Or Something Moved My Hand) *** Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors everywhere. The more mirrors Lucida had the more she could admire herself.  She even is said to have made a deal with the devil in order to maintain her youthful beauty. (The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi) *** Village life in Lemont, Illinois was as peaceful as it could be, and the Willmans farm was one of the collection of typical sleepy homesteads in the region. Until the day the demon came. (The Demon of Lemont) *** Chillingly, statistics suggest that a child is more likely to be killed by a parent than by a stranger and in most cases, the killer takes his own life after the act. We’ll look into the disturbing psychology of family annihilators. (The Psychology of Familicide)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:03:27.691 = Show Open
00:05:43.393 = Sparkles
00:07:29.864 = Someone Or Something Moved My Hand
00:10:27.289 = Something Happened 63 Years Ago
00:30:31.899 = The Demon of Lemont ***
00:41:50.983 = The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi
00:47:07.041 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 1 ***
01:05:12.385 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 2 ***
01:15:38.578 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 3 ***
01:27:53.923 = Show Close
01:29:46.402 = Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Sparkles” by Weirdo family member, Katie Jo
“Someone Or Something Moved My Hand” by Mirandra for Your Ghost Stories: http://bit.ly/37muJPH
“The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2DgFrcK
“The Demon of Lemont” by Ursula Bielski for Chicago Hauntings: http://bit.ly/2rnR9zG
“The Psychology of Familicide” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: http://bit.ly/2rmEOM2
“The List...]]>5494americas_most_wanted,andrea_yates,chris_foster,criminal_psychology,deal_with_the_devil,demon_of_lemont,familicide,family_annihilators,ghost_stories,john_list,lemont_illinois,lucca_italy,lucida_mansi,murder_suicide,paranormal,poltergeist,steven_sueppel,true_crime,weird_darkness,westfield_new_jerseyfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/legallyhaunted
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CITED ARTICLE: Haunted & For Sale: https://weirddarkness.com/haunted-house-survey/

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/legallyhaunted

CITED ARTICLE: Haunted & For Sale: https://weirddarkness.com/haunted-house-survey/

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/werecivilized

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “We're Civilized!” by Alex Apostolides and Mark Clifton: https://amzn.to/3zL4wgZ

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 13, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 13, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 12, 2026


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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75740861Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:05:18 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn 1887, Roxalana Druse became the last woman New York ever hanged, on a secondhand gallows that used a falling 213-pound weight to jerk her into the air. Her neck didn’t break, and fifteen minutes passed before the doctors pronounced her dead. From...
From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 12, 2026


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ARTICLE ABOUT THE HAT MAN: https://weirddarkness.com/hat-man/

ADDITIONAL ARTICLE ABOUT SHADOW PEOPLE: https://weirddarkness.com/shadow-people/

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HatManAndShadowPeople

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n85swk3

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Is there really such a thing as coincidence? One girl used to think so – but a strange paranormal experience has her now thinking there’s no such thing as happenstance. (More Than a Coincidence) *** Is it possible that the real reason for the USA-Iraq war had nothing to do with weapons of mass destruction, and everything to do with the appropriation of other-worldly alien technology? (Saddam Hussein’s Stargate) *** Weirdo family member Heather Circle brings us a terrifying story that starts, innocently enough, with her child’s missing plastic drinking cup. (A Little Pink Sippy Cup) *** Rebecca Schaeffer was destined to be a star. But before she had the chance to make it in Hollywood, she was murdered by an obsessed fan. (Hollywood’s Sweetheart Killed By a Stalker) *** With the internet’s recent obsession with Black Eyed Kids encounters and “Shadow People” visitations, you might not notice another phenomena that’s quickly becoming part of the paranormal pop-culture consciousness: The Hat Man. Reports of the strange “Hat Man”, a mysterious entity dressed in a long-brimmed hat, continue to pour in from all over the world. Who is the Hat Man? What does he want? Why have so many people around the world been visited by this strange entity? (The Hat Man And Shadow People) *** If you’ve ever seen the film “The Wicker Man”, you are familiar with the ending of the burning giant made of wood and the human sacrifice therein. But is it possible that this terrifying idea was not an invention of novelists and screenwriters – but was a very real practice at one time? Or even today? (The History Behind The Wicker Man) *** The life that serial killer Dennis Rader lived on the outside, hid his dark secret inside, which he was so desperate to reveal that he began dropping breadcrumbs to the media. (The Paper Trail of BTK) *** A graveyard is typically a quiet place, but Graceland Cemetery in Chicago seems to be a bit too quiet – which might have something to do with its resident ghosts. (The Deathly Silence of Graceland Cemetery) *** In 1888, London was terror-struck by the grotesque murders of Jack the Ripper, who was shortly about to claim his next-victim: 47-year-old prostitute Annie Chapman. Her dissection at the hands of the madman was nothing short of gruesome. (The Dissection of Annie Chapman) *** Annie Chapman likely got a good look at her killer. At the time, scientists thought they could user her corpse’s eyeballs to identify the attacker. Is something like that possible? Could the last visual image of someone’s life remain burned into the eye even after death? (The Last Thing a Corpse Sees)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:48.416 = Show Open
00:04:18.611 = Hat Man And Shadow People
00:17:11.889 = More Than a Coincidence ***
00:21:32.842 = A Little Pink Sippy Cup
00:25:35.809 = Saddam Hussein’s Stargate
00:32:37.481 = Hollywood’s Sweetheart Killed by a Stalker ***
00:46:50.524 = Dissection of Annie Chapman
00:58:21.136 = The Last Thing a Corpse Sees ***
01:04:13.123 = History Behind the Wicker Man
01:09:04.564 = The Paper Trail of BTK
01:15:41.286 = Deathly Silence of Graceland Cemetery ***
01:26:11.798 = Show Close
01:28:28.675 = SONG: “He’s The Hat Man” by Dark Weirdness, https://weirddarkness.com/music
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Hat Man And Shadow People” by Greg Newkirk (http://bit.ly/36DLMwg) and Dana Matthews (http://bit.ly/33oEfiJ) for Week In Weird.
“More Than a Coincidence” is by Cherubim and was posted at YourGhostStories: http://bit.ly/2JXuCQC
“Saddam Hussein’s Stargate” by Michael Moran for The Daily Star: http://bit.ly/2pNfVst
“A Little Pink Sippy Cup” by Weirdo family member Heather Circle
“Hollywood’s Sweetheart Killed By a Stalker” by Natalie DeGroot from All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2NoBbh9
“Dark Annie” from Awesome Stories: http://bit.ly/33H5hlC
“The Dissection of Annie Chapman” by Hannah McKennet for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2p98hZb
“The Last Thing a Corpse Sees” by Marissa Fessenden for the Smithsonian: (link no longer available)
“The History Behind The Wicker Man” from Ancient Origins: http://bit.ly/2Kr38TR
“The Paper Trail of BTK” by Rachel Chang for Biography: http://bit.ly/32zqpZL
“The Deathly Silence of Graceland Cemetery” by Ursula Bielski for Chicago Hauntings: (link no longer available)(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: August 2019
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75737788Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:19:15 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWitnesses around the world describe the same faceless man in a wide-brimmed hat, and they say once he appears to one person in a house, another family member is often next.ADDITIONAL ARTICLE ABOUT THE HAT MAN: https://weirddarkness.com/hat-man/...
ARTICLE ABOUT THE HAT MAN: https://weirddarkness.com/hat-man/

ADDITIONAL ARTICLE ABOUT SHADOW PEOPLE: https://weirddarkness.com/shadow-people/

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HatManAndShadowPeople

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n85swk3

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Is there really such a thing as coincidence? One girl used to think so – but a strange paranormal experience has her now thinking there’s no such thing as happenstance. (More Than a Coincidence) *** Is it possible that the real reason for the USA-Iraq war had nothing to do with weapons of mass destruction, and everything to do with the appropriation of other-worldly alien technology? (Saddam Hussein’s Stargate) *** Weirdo family member Heather Circle brings us a terrifying story that starts, innocently enough, with her child’s missing plastic drinking cup. (A Little Pink Sippy Cup) *** Rebecca Schaeffer was destined to be a star. But before she had the chance to make it in Hollywood, she was murdered by an obsessed fan. (Hollywood’s Sweetheart Killed By a Stalker) *** With the internet’s recent obsession with Black Eyed Kids encounters and “Shadow People” visitations, you might not notice another phenomena that’s quickly becoming part of the paranormal pop-culture consciousness: The Hat Man. Reports of the strange “Hat Man”, a mysterious entity dressed in a long-brimmed hat, continue to pour in from all over the world. Who is the Hat Man? What does he want? Why have so many people around the world been visited by this strange entity? (The Hat Man And Shadow People) *** If you’ve ever seen the film “The Wicker Man”, you are familiar with the ending of the burning giant made of wood and the human sacrifice therein. But is it possible that this terrifying idea was not an invention of novelists and screenwriters – but was a very real practice at one time? Or even today? (The History Behind The Wicker Man) *** The life that serial killer Dennis Rader lived on the outside, hid his dark secret inside, which he was so desperate to reveal that he began dropping breadcrumbs to the media. (The Paper Trail of BTK) *** A graveyard is typically a quiet place, but Graceland Cemetery in Chicago seems to be a bit too quiet – which might have something to do with its resident ghosts. (The Deathly Silence of Graceland Cemetery) *** In 1888, London was terror-struck by the grotesque murders of Jack the Ripper, who was shortly about to claim his next-victim: 47-year-old prostitute Annie Chapman. Her dissection at the hands of the madman was nothing short of gruesome. (The Dissection of Annie Chapman) *** Annie Chapman likely got a good look at her killer. At the time, scientists thought they could user her corpse’s eyeballs to identify the attacker. Is something like that possible? Could the last visual image of someone’s life remain burned into the eye even after death? (The Last Thing a Corpse Sees)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:48.416 = Show Open
00:04:18.611 = Hat Man And Shadow People
00:17:11.889 = More Than a Coincidence ***
00:21:32.842 = A Little Pink Sippy Cup
00:25:35.809 = Saddam Hussein’s Stargate
00:32:37.481 = Hollywood’s Sweetheart Killed by a Stalker ***5619annie_chapman,art_bell,btk_killer,dennis_rader,ghost_stories,graceland_cemetery,grim_reaper,hat_man,inez_clarke,jack_the_ripper,nibiru,optography,paranormal,rebecca_schaeffer,robert_john_bardo,saddam_hussein_stargate,shadow_people,true_crime,weird_darkness,wicker_manfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/stickman
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/stickman

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Stick Man” by Donte-highwater: https://www.inkitt.com/howard23, https://www.youtube.com/@moul4519

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 12, 2026

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75718222Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:05:01 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessMartha Whitman doesn't think her six-year-old son Osmond is as sick as his doctors and his father say, so she makes him a deal: she'll throw his pills down the kitchen drain, morning and night, and he'll tell his father he's been taking them. EPISODE...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/stickman

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 12, 2026

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>3992audio_horror,creepy_kids,creepy_stories,darren_marlar,evil_child,family_horror,farmhouse_horror,ghost_stories,ghost_story,haunted_farmhouse,horror_audiobook,horror_fiction,horror_story,imaginary_friends,insane_asylum,midnight_in_the_macabre,psychological_horror,scary_stories,state_hospital,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fresno-nightcrawlers-and-the-pale-things-crawling-across-the-midwest-wdradio--75628644==========
HOUR ONE: There are roads on Long Island that are much more than a line between two points. Some roads contain legends that travel with you on your journey. (Mount Misery and Sweet Hollow Road) *** In 1981, a cabin in the woods played host to a brutal family murder. We’ll look into the still unsolved murders of the Keddie killings. (The Unsolved Keddie Killings) *** Sightings of strange, pale creatures are being reported in California – and now over two decades from the first sighting, we still don’t know what the Fresno Nightcrawlers truly are. (Freaky Reports of Pale Crawlers)
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HOUR TWO: Violence, mayhem, even rape. Horrifying atrocities committed by the most evil of human beings – but in one case, in Culver City, California, it wasn’t a man who engaged in these obscenities, but specters of the paranormal. (A Famous Case of Frightening Entities) *** We’ll delve into a handful of out-of-body experience stories directly from those who lived through them – and they might change your opinion about the afterlife. (Surviving Out of Body Experiences) *** We’ll look at true encounters from Redditors who claim to have come across doppelgangers – their exact duplicates, or duplicates of those they love – and it’s almost always a disturbing experience. (Creepy Encounters With Real Doppelgangers)
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: During the grueling Great Northern Expedition, naturalist Georg Wilhem Steller came face-to-face with one of the sea's most mysterious creatures. Or did he? (Steller’s Sea Ape) *** Weirdo family member Jamie Tyroler shares what happened to her and a few friends when they rummaged through a demolished building, only to find something still existing there. (The Ninth Street Entity) *** Weirdo family member Daniel Hagan shares how he once explored some woods on his bike and ended up pedaling for his life to escape paranormal beasts that appeared from nowhere. (Demon Dogs) *** Digging in their backyard, two brothers find what appear to be small human heads carved of stone… but the curious find turns creepy once they bring the heads into the house, resurrecting sightings of a wolf-like creature not seen in almost seventy years. (Hexam Heads and the Wolf of Allendale) *** In 1886 Chicago, one of the nation’s very first serial killers would build a sadistic chamber of horrors to live out his most demented fantasies. (Murder Castle of Chicago)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Freaky Reports of Pale Crawlers” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2O9fG6C
“Mount Misery and Sweet Hollow Road” by Arthur Criscione: http://bit.ly/2LXUr4K
“The Unsolved Keddie Killings” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2LYC8fK
“Steller’s Sea Ape” by Andrew Thaler: http://bit.ly/2XMpxDM
“The Ninth Street Entity” by Weirdo Family member Jamie Tyroler
“Creepy Encounters With Real Doppelgangers” by Nathan Gibson: http://bit.ly/2YkPTwL
“Demon Dogs” by Daniel Hagan, submitted at https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit
“Surviving Out of Body Experiences” by Audrey Webster: http://bit.ly/2M3bMKx
““A Famous Case of Frightening Entities” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2M3YGg3
“Hexam Heads and the Wolf of Allendale” by Neil Boothman: http://bit.ly/2Kut2Fn and http://bit.ly/2Kiufk0
“Murder Castle of Chicago” by Brent Swancer (link no longer available)
==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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HOUR ONE: There are roads on Long Island that are much more than a line between two points. Some roads contain legends that travel with you on your journey. (Mount Misery and Sweet Hollow Road) *** In 1981, a cabin in the woods played host to a brutal family murder. We’ll look into the still unsolved murders of the Keddie killings. (The Unsolved Keddie Killings) *** Sightings of strange, pale creatures are being reported in California – and now over two decades from the first sighting, we still don’t know what the Fresno Nightcrawlers truly are. (Freaky Reports of Pale Crawlers)
==========
HOUR TWO: Violence, mayhem, even rape. Horrifying atrocities committed by the most evil of human beings – but in one case, in Culver City, California, it wasn’t a man who engaged in these obscenities, but specters of the paranormal. (A Famous Case of Frightening Entities) *** We’ll delve into a handful of out-of-body experience stories directly from those who lived through them – and they might change your opinion about the afterlife. (Surviving Out of Body Experiences) *** We’ll look at true encounters from Redditors who claim to have come across doppelgangers – their exact duplicates, or duplicates of those they love – and it’s almost always a disturbing experience. (Creepy Encounters With Real Doppelgangers)
==========
SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: During the grueling Great Northern Expedition, naturalist Georg Wilhem Steller came face-to-face with one of the sea's most mysterious creatures. Or did he? (Steller’s Sea Ape) *** Weirdo family member Jamie Tyroler shares what happened to her and a few friends when they rummaged through a demolished building, only to find something still existing there. (The Ninth Street Entity) *** Weirdo family member Daniel Hagan shares how he once explored some woods on his bike and ended up pedaling for his life to escape paranormal beasts that appeared from nowhere. (Demon Dogs) *** Digging in their backyard, two brothers find what appear to be small human heads carved of stone… but the curious find turns creepy once they bring the heads into the house, resurrecting sightings of a wolf-like creature not seen in almost seventy years. (Hexam Heads and the Wolf of Allendale) *** In 1886 Chicago, one of the nation’s very first serial killers would build a sadistic chamber of horrors to live out his most demented fantasies. (Murder Castle of Chicago)
==========
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Freaky Reports of Pale Crawlers” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2O9fG6C
“Mount Misery and Sweet Hollow Road” by Arthur Criscione: http://bit.ly/2LXUr4K
“The Unsolved Keddie Killings” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2LYC8fK
“Steller’s Sea Ape” by Andrew Thaler: http://bit.ly/2XMpxDM
“The Ninth Street Entity” by Weirdo Family member Jamie Tyroler
“Creepy Encounters With Real Doppelgangers” by Nathan Gibson: http://bit.ly/2YkPTwL
“Demon Dogs” by Daniel Hagan, submitted at https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit
“Surviving Out of Body Experiences” by Audrey Webster: http://bit.ly/2M3bMKx
““A Famous Case of Frightening...]]>8143falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/MashaAndDasha
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MashaAndDasha

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckzmj3t

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Conjoined twins might be identical genetically, but their personalities can be drastically different – with different interests, different opinions, different mental conditions… even different gender preferences when it comes to romance. The odd story of real-life conjoined twins, Masha and Dasha. (Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body) *** Weirdo family member Alexis Bishop hears a creepy voice in the dark. (Cover Your Feet) *** As parents, you want to empower your children. You want to teach them independence, and a good way to start is letting them walk to school, without a parent or chaperone. But what happens when it all backfires, and your child never makes it to school? (Austin Sigg and the Murder of Jessica Ridgeway) *** One of the common themes in Yowie reports – and many Bigfoot reports – is that they like to throw stones. A lot. (Did A Yowie Throw That Stone)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:06.338 = Show Open
00:02:53.822 = Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body
00:11:45.660 = Cover Your Feet
00:16:01.374 = Austin Sigg And The Murder of Jessica Ridgeway ***
00:30:15.711 = Did A Yowie Throw That Stone? ***
00:40:58.460 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body” by Jodi Smith for Ranker: http://bit.ly/2N0y4KV
“Austin Sigg and the Murder of Jessica Ridgeway” from The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/2JaeWsC
“Cover Your Feet” by Weirdo family member Alexis Bishop
“Did A Yowie Throw That Stone?” by Paul Cropper for The Fortean: http://bit.ly/33Ra8jX(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: July 2020
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
Weird Darkness follows Soviet conjoined twins kept for medical experiments, a bedtime warning from a voice in the dark, the 2012 murder of Jessica Ridgeway in Colorado, and two old Australian accounts of a hairy creature that throws stones.
It opens with Masha and Dasha Krivoshlyapova, conjoined twins born in Moscow in January of 1950. Their mother was told they'd died of pneumonia, and Soviet scientists, beginning with physiologist Pyotr Anokhin, used the girls for experiments, packing one sister in ice while taking the other's temperature and shocking them in time to a metronome. British journalist Juliet Butler, who befriended them in 1988, came to believe Masha had all the traits of a psychopath and Dasha had become an empath; in 2003, Dasha died about seventeen hours after her sister.
From there, listener Alexis Bishop remembers a house where Alexis's mother heard small footsteps like a child's after midnight while both of her children lay asleep, and the night a 13-year-old, drifting off with both feet sticking out from under the blanket, heard a voice like a horror-movie monster say, "cover your feet".
Next, on October 5th, 2012, 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway left her home in Westminster, Colorado, to walk to school, and she never got there. Hundreds of volunteers searched before her remains were found in Pattridge Park Open Space in Arvada, and police tied the case to an attempted abduction at Ketner Lake that May. Then Mindy Sigg called 911 to say her 17-year-old son, Austin Reed Sigg, wanted to turn himself in; he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison plus 86 years.
The episode closes with two old Australian accounts of stone-throwing Yowies: in the Sydney Mail of March 14th, 1928, C.W. Peck retold an Indigenous story from the Georges River about two brothers who killed a hairy "wullundigong" and became stone-throwers themselves, while an 1892 letter to the Armidale Express told of four stockmen on the Kangaroo Hills run who were chased through the night by something throwing stones and, at first light, saw a large creature shaped like a man standing on the spur above them.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75703563Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:53:13 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessMasha and Dasha Krivoshlyapova were born joined at the waist in Moscow in January of 1950; their mother was told they’d died of pneumonia, and Soviet scientists kept the girls for experiments, packing one sister in ice while they took the other’s...
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckzmj3t

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Conjoined twins might be identical genetically, but their personalities can be drastically different – with different interests, different opinions, different mental conditions… even different gender preferences when it comes to romance. The odd story of real-life conjoined twins, Masha and Dasha. (Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body) *** Weirdo family member Alexis Bishop hears a creepy voice in the dark. (Cover Your Feet) *** As parents, you want to empower your children. You want to teach them independence, and a good way to start is letting them walk to school, without a parent or chaperone. But what happens when it all backfires, and your child never makes it to school? (Austin Sigg and the Murder of Jessica Ridgeway) *** One of the common themes in Yowie reports – and many Bigfoot reports – is that they like to throw stones. A lot. (Did A Yowie Throw That Stone)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:06.338 = Show Open
00:02:53.822 = Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body
00:11:45.660 = Cover Your Feet
00:16:01.374 = Austin Sigg And The Murder of Jessica Ridgeway ***
00:30:15.711 = Did A Yowie Throw That Stone? ***
00:40:58.460 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body” by Jodi Smith for Ranker: http://bit.ly/2N0y4KV
“Austin Sigg and the Murder of Jessica Ridgeway” from The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/2JaeWsC
“Cover Your Feet” by Weirdo family member Alexis Bishop
“Did A Yowie Throw That Stone?” by Paul Cropper for The Fortean: http://bit.ly/33Ra8jX(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: July 2020
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids •...]]>2587austin_sigg,australian_folklore,bigfoot,child_abduction,conjoined_twins,darren_marlar,ghost_stories,human_experimentation,jessica_ridgeway,krivoshlyapova_twins,masha_and_dasha,paranormal,pyotr_anokhin,soviet_experiments,true_crime,true_scary_stories,weird_darkness,westminster_colorado,wullundigong,yowiefalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SayItThreeTimes
Listen through the end for the song “Say It Three Times” by Incorruption, based on this sermon’s message!

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Book: "CHURCH OF THE UNDEAD: Book One — Wendigo, Zombies, Werewolves, And Other Subjects You’d Never Hear From Your Pastor’s Pulpit” at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJ454R1P

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Listen through the end for the song “Say It Three Times” by Incorruption, based on this sermon’s message!

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Creeger the Creeper” by Scott Donnelly, written for http://www.MicroTerrors.com.

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 10, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75680392Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe doors are locked, the library is dark, and ten-year-old Lucy is about to find out she isn't the only one still inside behind those locked doors. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Creeger SOURCES and RESOURCES:...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Creeger

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Creeger the Creeper” by Scott Donnelly, written for http://www.MicroTerrors.com.

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 10, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 09, 2026


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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 09, 2026


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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Ward Six” (December 13, 1978) ***WD
00:45:59.959 = Dimension X, “Universe” (November 26, 1950) ***WD
01:15:57.328 = The Eleventh Hour, “Explosives” (ADU) ***WD
01:45:27.736 = Escape, “Command” (December 06, 1949)
02:14:38.515 = Murder By Experts, “Murder By Prescription” (July 11, 1949)
02:45:04.700 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Dreams” (January 01, 1958) ***WD(LQ)
03:04:40.566 = Dark Fantasy, “House of Bread” (December 26, 1941)
03:29:31.612 = BBC Fear on 4, “Music Lovers” (January 24, 1988) ***WD
03:57:57.771 = Theater Five, “Fog” (December 03, 1964) ***WD
04:20:37.631 = Future Tense, “With Folded Hands” (May 14, 1974) ***WD
04:48:59.681 = Incredible But True, “The Lady And The Lake” (1950-1951)
04:52:29.652 = Strange Adventure, “Stepson of Satan” (1945) ***WD
04:55:44.204 = Tales of the Frightened, “Never Kick A Black Cat” (1963)
05:00:22.496 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75679908Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:42:09 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA small-town Russian doctor who's given up on his filthy hospital starts spending hours in the ward for the insane out back, talking philosophy with one of the patients. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music,...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Ward Six” (December 13, 1978) ***WD
00:45:59.959 = Dimension X, “Universe” (November 26, 1950) ***WD
01:15:57.328 = The Eleventh Hour, “Explosives” (ADU) ***WD
01:45:27.736 = Escape, “Command” (December 06, 1949)
02:14:38.515 = Murder By Experts, “Murder By Prescription” (July 11, 1949)
02:45:04.700 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Dreams” (January 01, 1958) ***WD(LQ)
03:04:40.566 = Dark Fantasy, “House of Bread” (December 26, 1941)
03:29:31.612 = BBC Fear on 4, “Music Lovers” (January 24, 1988) ***WD
03:57:57.771 = Theater Five, “Fog” (December 03, 1964) ***WD
04:20:37.631 = Future Tense, “With Folded Hands” (May 14, 1974) ***WD
04:48:59.681 = Incredible But True, “The Lady And The Lake” (1950-1951)
04:52:29.652 = Strange Adventure, “Stepson of Satan” (1945) ***WD
04:55:44.204 = Tales of the Frightened, “Never Kick A Black Cat” (1963)
05:00:22.496 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AlienHandSyndrome

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5aba6abc

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Imagine losing control of one of your hands – and that hand tries to kill you. It’s not the premise of a B-horror movie, it’s a very real condition that is just as frightening as it sounds. (Alien Hand Syndrome) *** Thanks to the film Fire In The Sky, it is one of the most famous alien abduction cases in history. But what exactly happened to Travis Walton – and is the story believable? (The Abduction of Travis Walton) *** One of the most famous and well-documented cases of poltergeist activity has a funny name, Humpty Doo. The name is an Australian slang term meaning ‘everything topsy-turvy, or turned upside down’ – a perfect description of what poltergeists do. (The Humpty Doo Poltergeist) *** A Weirdo family member used to think he was just seeing things – until he began listening to Weird Darkness and realized he might be surrounded by very real dark entities. (I See Shadow People)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:00.422 = Show Open
00:02:59.286 = Alien Hand Syndrome
00:11:46.419 = The Travis Walton Abduction ***
00:33:00.084 = I See Shadow People
00:38:52.364 = The Humpty Doo Poltergeist ***
00:58:27.595 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Alien Hand Syndrome” by Trilby Beresford for Graveyard Shift: http://bit.ly/2MRiT6N
“The Abduction of Travis Walton” from The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/2W1sex6
“Humpty Doo Poltergeist” by Paul Cropper & Tony Healey for Strange Nation Australia: http://bit.ly/31nB60Y
“I See Shadow People” by Weirdo family member Jack Williams for Weird Darkness.
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
Weird Darkness moves from a neurological disorder that turns a person's own hand against them to a UFO abduction in the Arizona woods, a listener's run-ins with shadow people, and a poltergeist that pelted an Australian house with stones.
It opens with alien hand syndrome, sometimes called Dr. Strangelove syndrome, in which one hand acts without its owner, unbuttoning Karen Byrne's shirt while she talked to her doctor or grabbing a bus passenger's trouser leg. Doctors tie it to brain damage from surgery, strokes, tumors, and degenerative disease.
From there, it's November 5th, 1975, in Arizona's Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, where Travis Walton left his logging crew's truck, walked toward a glowing golden disc, and was struck by a blue-green beam; he was missing for five days, and his story became the film Fire in the Sky.
Next, a listener writes in about shadow figures that followed him through a stretch of depression, edging closer as he got better until he ordered them to leave, and months later one of them was sitting in his passenger seat on his way to work.
The episode closes in 1998 near Humpty Doo in Australia's Northern Territory, where bone-dry pebbles fell indoors during the monsoon and messages spelled out in Scrabble tiles and gravel named a friend killed in a road accident. Three priests failed to stop the Humpty Doo poltergeist, and researchers Tony Healy and Paul Cropper had about 30 objects fall on or around them over five days.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75675294Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFor more than a century, doctors have been recording patients whose hands act on their own, from unbuttoning a shirt to closing around the patient's own throat. Hollywood was making movies about murderous hands by the 1930s, decades after the reality...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AlienHandSyndrome

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5aba6abc

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Imagine losing control of one of your hands – and that hand tries to kill you. It’s not the premise of a B-horror movie, it’s a very real condition that is just as frightening as it sounds. (Alien Hand Syndrome) *** Thanks to the film Fire In The Sky, it is one of the most famous alien abduction cases in history. But what exactly happened to Travis Walton – and is the story believable? (The Abduction of Travis Walton) *** One of the most famous and well-documented cases of poltergeist activity has a funny name, Humpty Doo. The name is an Australian slang term meaning ‘everything topsy-turvy, or turned upside down’ – a perfect description of what poltergeists do. (The Humpty Doo Poltergeist) *** A Weirdo family member used to think he was just seeing things – until he began listening to Weird Darkness and realized he might be surrounded by very real dark entities. (I See Shadow People)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:00.422 = Show Open
00:02:59.286 = Alien Hand Syndrome
00:11:46.419 = The Travis Walton Abduction ***
00:33:00.084 = I See Shadow People
00:38:52.364 = The Humpty Doo Poltergeist ***
00:58:27.595 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Alien Hand Syndrome” by Trilby Beresford for Graveyard Shift: http://bit.ly/2MRiT6N
“The Abduction of Travis Walton” from The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/2W1sex6
“Humpty Doo Poltergeist” by Paul Cropper & Tony Healey for Strange Nation Australia: http://bit.ly/31nB60Y
“I See Shadow People” by Weirdo family member Jack Williams for Weird Darkness.
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 08, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 08, 2026

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “THE BLACK SPHERE” by Patrick Greene
Author Patrick Greene on Amazon: https://amzn.to/46WmloK
Author Patrick Green website: https://fearwriter.wordpress.com/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 09, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DarkRealm

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “THE BLACK SPHERE” by Patrick Greene
Author Patrick Greene on Amazon: https://amzn.to/46WmloK
Author Patrick Green website: https://fearwriter.wordpress.com/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 09, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Horror Story” (December 11, 1978) ***WD
00:46:40.028 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Strange History of David Swann” (1967) ***WD
01:16:14.887 = Chet Chetter, “Elmer Versus The Invaders” (1990-1992) ***WD
01:44:26.383 = The Clock, “Hollywood Heartbreak” (March 06, 1956)
02:08:58.723 = Creeps By Night, “Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan” (July 13, 1944)
02:38:28.841 = SONG: “Dead Man’s Bell” (based on “Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan”) by Static Wax
02:44:34.766 = The Crime Club, “Hearses Don’t Hurry” (June 19, 1947) ***WD
03:13:26.903 = Crime Classics, “Torment of Henrietta Robinson And Why She Killed” (Sept 07, 1953) ***WD
03:42:42.874 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Diamond Pendant Stolen” (November 10, 1946) ***WD
04:07:59.278 = CBC Deep Night, “Man Radio” (July 29, 2005)
04:42:52.671 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Paris Macabre” (February 04, 1972) ***WD
05:11:27.053 = Show Close


(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0796

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75662312Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:39:14 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn 1829 New Orleans, a shoemaker whose slippers are the softest in town turns down the fabric a wealthy father brings in for his daughter's debut and insists on using his own material. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio,...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Horror Story” (December 11, 1978) ***WD
00:46:40.028 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Strange History of David Swann” (1967) ***WD
01:16:14.887 = Chet Chetter, “Elmer Versus The Invaders” (1990-1992) ***WD
01:44:26.383 = The Clock, “Hollywood Heartbreak” (March 06, 1956)
02:08:58.723 = Creeps By Night, “Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan” (July 13, 1944)
02:38:28.841 = SONG: “Dead Man’s Bell” (based on “Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan”) by Static Wax
02:44:34.766 = The Crime Club, “Hearses Don’t Hurry” (June 19, 1947) ***WD
03:13:26.903 = Crime Classics, “Torment of Henrietta Robinson And Why She Killed” (Sept 07, 1953) ***WD
03:42:42.874 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Diamond Pendant Stolen” (November 10, 1946) ***WD
04:07:59.278 = CBC Deep Night, “Man Radio” (July 29, 2005)
04:42:52.671 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Paris Macabre” (February 04, 1972) ***WD
05:11:27.053 = Show Close


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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/EdmundKemper

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/59bkpj6y

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: “I just wanted to see what it felt like to kill Grandma.” “When I see a pretty girl walking down the street, I think two things. One part wants to be real nice and sweet, and the other part wonders what her head would look like on a stick.” “If I killed them, you know, they couldn’t reject me as a man. It was more or less making a doll out of a human being… and carrying out my fantasies with a doll, a living human doll.” “With a girl, there’s a lot left in the girls body without a head. Of course, the personality is gone.” These are just some of the actual phrases serial killer Edmund Kemper III used to describe his joy in mutilating women. (Kemper) *** Was Zigmund Adamski really the victim of murderous extraterrestrial visitors? If so, why would they choose to kill a human and leave his body for all the world to see? (The Zigmund Adamski Extraterrestrial Incident) *** A Weirdo family member shares her hair-raising incident with an invisible phantom’s hand. (Hair Raising Experience)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:44.116 = Show Open
00:02:38.445 = Serial Killer Edmund Kemper, The Co-Ed Killer
00:30:00.187 = The Zigmund Adamski Extraterrestrial Incident ***
00:34:13.211 = Hair Raising Experience
00:38:22.618 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Kemper” from The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/2qfY9ht
“The Zigmund Adamski Extraterrestrial Incident” from Real Paranormal Experiences: http://bit.ly/31gwgCL
“Hair Raising Experience” submitted anonymously by a Weirdo family member
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This episode of Weird Darkness runs from the Santa Cruz murders of Edmund Kemper, the Co-Ed Killer, to a coal miner found dead on a coal pile in Todmorden, England, and an invisible hand in a listener's hair in Oceanside, California.
It opens with Edmund Kemper, who shot his grandparents to death on their North Fork, California ranch at fifteen, spent five years at Atascadero State Hospital, and by 1972 was driving the roads around Santa Cruz with a University of California parking sticker on his car, courtesy of his mother's job on campus. Over the next year he killed six young hitchhikers, among them Fresno State students Mary Ann Pesce and Anita Luchessa, fifteen-year-old Aiko Koo, Cindy Schall, and UC Santa Cruz students Rosalind Thorpe and Allison Liu. In April 1973 he killed his mother, Clarnell, and her friend Sally Hallett, then drove to Pueblo, Colorado, and called the police from a phone booth to confess. A jury found him sane and guilty on eight counts of first-degree murder that November, and he's been turned down for parole again and again ever since.
From there, the episode crosses to West Yorkshire, where coal miner Zigmund Adamski walked out of his home in Tingley in June 1980 to buy potatoes and turned up dead days later on top of a pile of coal in Todmorden, about twenty miles away, with burns on his head, neck, and shoulders covered in an ointment nobody could identify. That November, PC Alan Godfrey, one of the officers on the case, reported an object he first took for a bus hovering just off the ground near a Todmorden housing estate, and under hypnosis he described a tall man called Joseph, eight small robots, and a dog the size of an Alsatian.
The episode closes with a listener's account from 2009, when she was packing her car after dark outside her aunt's house in Oceanside, a house that had felt wrong to the family since her aunt moved in back in 1996. Alone in the dim driveway, she felt what seemed like a moth the size of a bat thrashing in her short hair, swatted at empty air, and then felt something tug her bangs at the trunk of the car, and she ran back into the house calling for her family.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75656651Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessSanta Cruz students were told to accept rides only from cars with a university parking sticker, and Edmund Kemper, a six-foot-nine man who'd killed his grandparents at fifteen, had one because his mother worked on campus. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes...
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/59bkpj6y

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: “I just wanted to see what it felt like to kill Grandma.” “When I see a pretty girl walking down the street, I think two things. One part wants to be real nice and sweet, and the other part wonders what her head would look like on a stick.” “If I killed them, you know, they couldn’t reject me as a man. It was more or less making a doll out of a human being… and carrying out my fantasies with a doll, a living human doll.” “With a girl, there’s a lot left in the girls body without a head. Of course, the personality is gone.” These are just some of the actual phrases serial killer Edmund Kemper III used to describe his joy in mutilating women. (Kemper) *** Was Zigmund Adamski really the victim of murderous extraterrestrial visitors? If so, why would they choose to kill a human and leave his body for all the world to see? (The Zigmund Adamski Extraterrestrial Incident) *** A Weirdo family member shares her hair-raising incident with an invisible phantom’s hand. (Hair Raising Experience)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:44.116 = Show Open
00:02:38.445 = Serial Killer Edmund Kemper, The Co-Ed Killer
00:30:00.187 = The Zigmund Adamski Extraterrestrial Incident ***
00:34:13.211 = Hair Raising Experience
00:38:22.618 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Kemper” from The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/2qfY9ht
“The Zigmund Adamski Extraterrestrial Incident” from Real Paranormal Experiences: http://bit.ly/31gwgCL
“Hair Raising Experience” submitted anonymously by a Weirdo family member
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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This...]]>2379alan_godfrey,alien_abduction,co-ed_killer,ed_kemper,edmund_kemper,haunted_house,murder_podcast,oceanside_california,paranormal,santa_cruz_murders,scary_stories,serial_killer,todmorden_ufo,true_crime,true_ghost_story,ufo_mystery,unexplained_death,weird_darkness,zigmund_adamskifalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SidersCase20261008
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/SidersCase20261008

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75652143Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:52:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Vinton County judge has dismissed all 16 counts against Gary Siders Sr. while keeping jurisdiction over him for a possible civil commitment; his wife's lawyer now wants a dementia specialist, and the lawyer for the mother of the 16 children won't...
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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LegendOfSleepyHollow

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Legend of Sleep Hollow” by Washington Irving: https://tinyurl.com/9ra9bj4

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 08, 2026

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75631924Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA lanky schoolmaster from Connecticut rides home alone from an autumn party at the Van Tassel farm on a borrowed plow horse named Gunpowder, along the same roads the people of Sleepy Hollow say belong at night to the ghost of a Hessian trooper, still...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LegendOfSleepyHollow

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Legend of Sleep Hollow” by Washington Irving: https://tinyurl.com/9ra9bj4

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 08, 2026

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Exploding Heart” (December 08, 1978) ***WD
00:46:23.841 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death By Proxy” (June 07, 1956) ***WD
01:11:24.668 = Appointment With Fear, “Pit And The Pendulum” (September 18, 1943) ***WD
01:39:35.562 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Mr. Payle” (June 14, 1945) ***WD(LQ)
02:04:58.883 = Barry Craig, “Death of a Private Eye” (January 02, 1952)
02:35:08.636 = BBC Radio 4 / Radio 7 GhostStory, “Laura” (January 01, 1987)
02:49:56.334 = Night Beat, “Reformer” (June 26, 1952)
03:20:10.260 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD
03:34:38.824 = Box 13, “One One Three Point Five” (March 20, 1949)
04:01:09.194 = Calling All Cars, “Hammers In Honduras” (April 18, 1934) ***WD
04:33:13.108 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Demon Miner” (March 20, 1947)
05:02:41.409 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75632646Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:57:01 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn 1957, a young surgeon finds an aneurysm the size of a grapefruit on the chest X-rays of the man his sister is about to marry, and that night his dead father sits down across the fire to talk the case through. Look for this podcast on Apple...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Exploding Heart” (December 08, 1978) ***WD
00:46:23.841 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death By Proxy” (June 07, 1956) ***WD
01:11:24.668 = Appointment With Fear, “Pit And The Pendulum” (September 18, 1943) ***WD
01:39:35.562 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Mr. Payle” (June 14, 1945) ***WD(LQ)
02:04:58.883 = Barry Craig, “Death of a Private Eye” (January 02, 1952)
02:35:08.636 = BBC Radio 4 / Radio 7 GhostStory, “Laura” (January 01, 1987)
02:49:56.334 = Night Beat, “Reformer” (June 26, 1952)
03:20:10.260 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD
03:34:38.824 = Box 13, “One One Three Point Five” (March 20, 1949)
04:01:09.194 = Calling All Cars, “Hammers In Honduras” (April 18, 1934) ***WD
04:33:13.108 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Demon Miner” (March 20, 1947)
05:02:41.409 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 07, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions

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Originally aired: October 07, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SinisterMIB

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr2h8xt3

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The mysterious Men in Black have been around long before Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones put on the black suits and sunglasses. The encounters with these strange men have been taking place for decades. Sometimes unnerving, often bizarre, and almost always chilling for those they approach. (The Sinister Men In Black) *** Legend has it that a four-legged fiend with glowing eyes and a blood-curdling howl stalks the area of Devon, England. The mystery creature was seen only yards away from a party of schoolchildren, the animal has a thick, shaggy coat, rounded ears and large front limbs which would be powerful enough to tear human flesh. Is it man’s best friend – or a hell hound?  (Phantom Hound) *** Life presents people with all sorts of unexplained phenomena. One of the strangest is places disappearing. It might happen on a hiking trail, or in the forest, or alongside gravel roads in rural counties… but then some happen in the most surprising of places – for example, in the center of New York City. (Places That No Longer Exist) *** Weirdo family member Chris Francis has a dark story to tell – literally dark. As in black-hole dark. (Black Hole In The Basement)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:00.566 = Show Open
00:04:08.719 = The Sinister Men In Black
00:21:18.562 = Places That No Longer Exist ***
00:56:32.806 = Phantom Hound ***
01:03:19.395 = Black Hole Basement
01:14:26.928 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: July, 2018
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
This episode of Weird Darkness runs from the men in black who shadow UFO witnesses to places that vanish overnight, a shape-shifting beast photographed on Dartmoor, and a basement in Orillia, Ontario, where something climbs the stairs at night.
It opens with Ronald Reagan telling Steven Spielberg, after a 1982 White House screening of E.T., that some people in the room knew everything on the screen was true, and from there it moves into decades of men in black encounters. Radio journalist Danny Gordon's investigation of the 1987 Wytheville, Virginia, UFO sightings brought him warning calls, a break-in, and two men posing as newspaper reporters who walked through his house before some of his negatives went missing. UFO researchers John and Mary Robertson watched a man in black stand outside their apartment building for days in 1968; Harold Dahl said a stranger driving a black Buick recited his Maury Island sighting back to him the morning after it happened in 1947; a man calling himself Jack Smith filmed two identical men in fedoras at a New Orleans streetcar stop in 2014; and Rendlesham Forest researcher Brenda Butler describes a road chase, tapped phones, and warnings to stop digging.
From there, Reddit users describe places that disappeared, among them a Texas gas station where the clerk danced alone to ragtime at 2 a.m., a South Carolina diner where a grown woman spoke for a doll in a high chair, a cave on the Niagara Escarpment that swallowed three hours, a tunnel full of daylight on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and a free-pizza shop in New York's Financial District after Hurricane Sandy. None of them turned up again.
Next, falconer Martin Whitley's American clients photograph a black, pony-sized animal on Dartmoor in June 2007, about a mile from Hound Tor, and the creature seems to change shape from frame to frame, though a local woman insists it was her Newfoundland, Troy. The same moor carries the legend of the hunter Bowerman and his hounds turned to stone by witches, along with the red-eyed Wisht Hounds tied to Squire Richard Cabell and The Hound of the Baskervilles.
The episode closes with Weirdo family member Chris Francis, who moved back into his mother's century-old brick house in Orillia, where an old fieldstone foundation in the basement swallowed flashlight beams, the basement door opened and slammed on its own night after night, and a six-foot shadow climbed the stairs. A line of salt across the old servants' staircase only made it worse, and as the family drove away for good, he saw a bald man in a gray coat standing at the basement door.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75626987Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessTwo men who said they were newspaper reporters spent forty-five minutes inside Danny Gordon's house while he was chasing the Wytheville, Virginia, UFO sightings, one asking the questions while the other walked the rooms with a camera, and the paper...
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr2h8xt3

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The mysterious Men in Black have been around long before Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones put on the black suits and sunglasses. The encounters with these strange men have been taking place for decades. Sometimes unnerving, often bizarre, and almost always chilling for those they approach. (The Sinister Men In Black) *** Legend has it that a four-legged fiend with glowing eyes and a blood-curdling howl stalks the area of Devon, England. The mystery creature was seen only yards away from a party of schoolchildren, the animal has a thick, shaggy coat, rounded ears and large front limbs which would be powerful enough to tear human flesh. Is it man’s best friend – or a hell hound?  (Phantom Hound) *** Life presents people with all sorts of unexplained phenomena. One of the strangest is places disappearing. It might happen on a hiking trail, or in the forest, or alongside gravel roads in rural counties… but then some happen in the most surprising of places – for example, in the center of New York City. (Places That No Longer Exist) *** Weirdo family member Chris Francis has a dark story to tell – literally dark. As in black-hole dark. (Black Hole In The Basement)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:00.566 = Show Open
00:04:08.719 = The Sinister Men In Black
00:21:18.562 = Places That No Longer Exist ***
00:56:32.806 = Phantom Hound ***
01:03:19.395 = Black Hole Basement
01:14:26.928 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: July, 2018
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
This episode of Weird Darkness runs from the men in black who shadow UFO witnesses to places that vanish overnight, a shape-shifting beast photographed on Dartmoor, and a basement in...]]>4600beast_of_dartmoor,black_dog_legend,government_cover_up,harold_dahl,haunted_house,hound_tor,maury_island_incident,men_in_black,mib,paranormal,reddit_scary_stories,rendlesham_forest,shadow_figure,true_scary_stories,ufo,ufo_sightings,vanishing_places,weird_darkness,wisht_hounds,wytheville_ufofalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mimsy
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: "Mimsy Were the Borogoves" by Lewis Padgett, the pen name of Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore, first published in Astounding Science Fiction, February 1943

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 07, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75609659Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn the spring of 1942, seven-year-old Scott Paradine was playing hooky down by the creek when a scorched metal box tumbled down the bank, packed with toys no store on Earth had ever stocked – an abacus whose beads slid off in a direction no grown-up...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mimsy

SOURCES and RESOURCES: "Mimsy Were the Borogoves" by Lewis Padgett, the pen name of Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore, first published in Astounding Science Fiction, February 1943

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 07, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Devil’s Bargain” (December 06, 1978) ***WD
00:46:21.922 = The Saint, “Nineteen Santa Clauses” (December 25, 1949) ***WD
01:15:28.920 = 2000 Plus, “Green Thing” (September 27, 1950) ***WD
01:46:11.949 = The Unexpected, “Cargo Unknown” (1947-1948) ***WD
02:00:49.726 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Writing On The Wall” (October 05, 1949) ***WD
02:16:31.638 = Dark Venture, “Hideout” (January 07, 1947) ***WD
02:40:04.171 = The Weird Circle, “Terribly Strange Bed” (July 29, 1943)
03:08:10.615 = The Whistler, “Death Pays a Visit” (June 11, 1945)
03:37:46.860 = Strange Wills, “Singapore Liz” (November 02, 1946)
04:08:25.983 = Witch’s Tale, “Spirits Of The Lake” (January 02, 1933)
04:39:31.712 = X Minus One, “Real Gone” (February 27, 1957)
05:01:37.400 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75612927Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:22:24 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessLord Carnavan's wife lends a visiting sheikh her carved Indian jewel box for one afternoon, and the morning after she wears her diamond necklace to Buckingham Palace, the necklace is gone from the locked box and her husband wants the psychic detective...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Devil’s Bargain” (December 06, 1978) ***WD
00:46:21.922 = The Saint, “Nineteen Santa Clauses” (December 25, 1949) ***WD
01:15:28.920 = 2000 Plus, “Green Thing” (September 27, 1950) ***WD
01:46:11.949 = The Unexpected, “Cargo Unknown” (1947-1948) ***WD
02:00:49.726 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Writing On The Wall” (October 05, 1949) ***WD
02:16:31.638 = Dark Venture, “Hideout” (January 07, 1947) ***WD
02:40:04.171 = The Weird Circle, “Terribly Strange Bed” (July 29, 1943)
03:08:10.615 = The Whistler, “Death Pays a Visit” (June 11, 1945)
03:37:46.860 = Strange Wills, “Singapore Liz” (November 02, 1946)
04:08:25.983 = Witch’s Tale, “Spirits Of The Lake” (January 02, 1933)
04:39:31.712 = X Minus One, “Real Gone” (February 27, 1957)
05:01:37.400 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18207falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/botched01
From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar, https://amzn.to/4yLF5oo, sources at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions.

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Originally aired: October 06, 2026

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From the book “BOTCHED EXECUTIONS: Four Centuries Of Failed Hangings, Electrocutions, Gassings, Injections And Firing Squads” by Darren Marlar, https://amzn.to/4yLF5oo, sources at https://weirddarkness.com/botchedexecutions.

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Originally aired: October 06, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HomicidalSleepwalking

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckud24p

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: At least 68 cases of sleepwalking murder have reached a courtroom, giving a jury the unenviable task of deciding whether a murder committed while asleep means criminal responsibility for the unfortunate sleepwalker. (Homicidal Sleepwalking) *** A man begins to see and experience strange things around the house as he cares for his elderly grandmother. 
(The Other Company) *** What does uncontrollable laughing, the Chupacabra, rampant crime, witch burnings, and dancing to exhaustion all have in common? They are all examples of what experts call “mass hysteria”. (Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria) *** Weirdo family member and U.S. veteran Joe Akins shares a personal experience with the paranormal and extraterrestrial! (UFO's & Demonic Shadow Figures) *** Another Weird Darkness fan, Mathew R., sent us a short story about what happened to him while visiting the Watseka Wonder House (The Watseka Wonder)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:38.261 = Show Open
00:02:29.182 = Homicidal Sleepwalking
00:18:49.261 = The Other Company ***
00:24:50.570 = Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria
00:37:01.174 = UFOs and Demonic Shadow Figures ***
00:39:58.141 = The Watseka Wonder
00:43:52.791 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Homicidal Sleepwalking” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: http://bit.ly/2nhu93j
“The Other Company” by Marc Eulo Boni for Ghost Attic: http://bit.ly/2lN5UcS
“Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2lIJ8mp
“UFO's & Demonic Shadow Figures” by Joe Akins for Weird Darkness
“The Watseka Wonder” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings: http://bit.ly/2nOK1dE, with a short paragraph at the end from Weirdo family member Mathew R.
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: August 22, 2018

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75603604Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessYou go to bed like any other night… but by morning, someone is dead — was it a dream, or did you kill while still deep in sleep? EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HomicidalSleepwalking READ or DOWNLOAD the full...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HomicidalSleepwalking

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckud24p

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: At least 68 cases of sleepwalking murder have reached a courtroom, giving a jury the unenviable task of deciding whether a murder committed while asleep means criminal responsibility for the unfortunate sleepwalker. (Homicidal Sleepwalking) *** A man begins to see and experience strange things around the house as he cares for his elderly grandmother. 
(The Other Company) *** What does uncontrollable laughing, the Chupacabra, rampant crime, witch burnings, and dancing to exhaustion all have in common? They are all examples of what experts call “mass hysteria”. (Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria) *** Weirdo family member and U.S. veteran Joe Akins shares a personal experience with the paranormal and extraterrestrial! (UFO's & Demonic Shadow Figures) *** Another Weird Darkness fan, Mathew R., sent us a short story about what happened to him while visiting the Watseka Wonder House (The Watseka Wonder)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:38.261 = Show Open
00:02:29.182 = Homicidal Sleepwalking
00:18:49.261 = The Other Company ***
00:24:50.570 = Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria
00:37:01.174 = UFOs and Demonic Shadow Figures ***
00:39:58.141 = The Watseka Wonder
00:43:52.791 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Homicidal Sleepwalking” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: http://bit.ly/2nhu93j
“The Other Company” by Marc Eulo Boni for Ghost Attic: http://bit.ly/2lN5UcS
“Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2lIJ8mp
“UFO's & Demonic Shadow Figures” by Joe Akins for Weird Darkness
“The Watseka Wonder” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings: http://bit.ly/2nOK1dE, with a short paragraph at the end from Weirdo family member Mathew R.
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: August 22, 2018

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2789chupacabra,dancing_plague,ghost_stories,homicidal_sleepwalking,kenneth_parks,london_monster,lurancy_vennum,mass_hysteria,okinawa_ufo,paranormal,salem_witch_trials,scott_falater,shadow_people,sleepwalking_defense,sleepwalking_murder,spirit_possession,tanganyika_laughter_epidemic,true_crime,watseka_wonder,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SixFrightenedMen
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SixFrightenedMen

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Six Frightened Men” by Randall Garrett (Originally published in ‘Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy’ June 1957)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 07, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75589940Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:19:33 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessSix members of a space expedition find themselves hunted by a shapeshifting monster that appears from nowhere on a desolate alien world, seeming to pick them off one by one. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SixFrightenedMen

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Six Frightened Men” by Randall Garrett (Originally published in ‘Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy’ June 1957)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 07, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HoroscopeRacket

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “$1,000 A Plate” by Jack McKenty: https://amzn.to/3NcdSFo

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 06, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HoroscopeRacket

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “$1,000 A Plate” by Jack McKenty: https://amzn.to/3NcdSFo

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 06, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4jekr2mw

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Originally aired: October 05, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Originally aired: October 05, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2305aliens,book_of_enoch,crash_retrieval,darren_marlar,david_grusch,greek_gods,grey_aliens,joe_rogan,neil_mccasland,nordic_aliens,paranormal_podcast,pentagon_ufo_files,project_blue_book,reptilians,timothy_alberino,uap,ufo,ufo_disclosure,ufo_whistleblower,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0793Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Serpent of Saris” (December 04, 1978) ***WD
00:44:33.459 = Sam Spade, “Critical Author Caper” (August 15, 1948) ***WD
01:13:27.490 = The Sealed Book, “Death Rings Down The Curtain” (July 01, 1945)
01:43:56.502 = The Shadow, “The Case Of The Burning Skull” (March 18, 1945) ***WD
02:09:25.037 = Sleep No More, “The Man In The Black Hat” (December 05, 1956) ***WD
02:33:35.834 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Falling To Pieces” (April 2006)
02:45:51.849 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Dead Man’s Paradise” (April 17, 1945) ***WD(LQ)
02:57:48.298 = Strange, “Phantom Wagoneer” (March 21, 1955) ***WD
03:12:20.632 = Suspense, “Donovan’s Brain, Part 1” (May 18, 1944) ***WD
03:42:36.925 = Suspense, “Donovan’s Brain, Part 2” (May 25, 1944) ***WD
04:11:33.984 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Old Die Rich” (March 26, 1953) ***WD
04:41:19.375 = The Creaking Door, “Dummy” (June 08, 1964) ***WD
05:13:12.446 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0793

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75587599Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:49:44 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe Shadow: A young chemist tells Lamont Cranston he woke in the night to find a skull burning green and grinning at him in the dark, and by the next morning he's vanished from his own house. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart...Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Serpent of Saris” (December 04, 1978) ***WD
00:44:33.459 = Sam Spade, “Critical Author Caper” (August 15, 1948) ***WD
01:13:27.490 = The Sealed Book, “Death Rings Down The Curtain” (July 01, 1945)
01:43:56.502 = The Shadow, “The Case Of The Burning Skull” (March 18, 1945) ***WD
02:09:25.037 = Sleep No More, “The Man In The Black Hat” (December 05, 1956) ***WD
02:33:35.834 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Falling To Pieces” (April 2006)
02:45:51.849 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Dead Man’s Paradise” (April 17, 1945) ***WD(LQ)
02:57:48.298 = Strange, “Phantom Wagoneer” (March 21, 1955) ***WD
03:12:20.632 = Suspense, “Donovan’s Brain, Part 1” (May 18, 1944) ***WD
03:42:36.925 = Suspense, “Donovan’s Brain, Part 2” (May 25, 1944) ***WD
04:11:33.984 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Old Die Rich” (March 26, 1953) ***WD
04:41:19.375 = The Creaking Door, “Dummy” (June 08, 1964) ***WD
05:13:12.446 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0793

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18843falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/cerberA NOTE FROM DARREN: I thought I’d bring back a classic from my flagship podcast, Weird Darkness. I often get comments on YouTube, on Facebook, or receive an email saying that someone liked a certain episode for this reason or that. Usually it’s a comment about how creepy or scary a specific story was, or it’s someone sharing an incident that happened to them that was similar. Or more often than not, just a note of encouragement to thank me for the podcast (which I do love getting, by the way). But very few episodes have garnered the amount of positive feedback that “I Drive For Cerber” has, which I have posted several times simply because people keep asking for it. So for those of you who have never heard it before, or for those of you who loved it the first time and wouldn’t mind another go-around, I proudly present, “I Drive For Cerber” by Mofucious.
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/cerber
SOURCES and RESOURCES: “I Drive For Cerber” by Mofucious: https://www.creepypasta.com/i-drive-for-cerber/
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 05, 2026
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75572747Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessJim's DUI keeps him off Uber, so he signs up with a rideshare app called Cerber, and his first fare, a seven-and-a-half-foot man who never lets Jim see his face, pays $1,279.37 for one ride to Fort Miley. A NOTE FROM DARREN: I thought I’d bring back a...A NOTE FROM DARREN: I thought I’d bring back a classic from my flagship podcast, Weird Darkness. I often get comments on YouTube, on Facebook, or receive an email saying that someone liked a certain episode for this reason or that. Usually it’s a comment about how creepy or scary a specific story was, or it’s someone sharing an incident that happened to them that was similar. Or more often than not, just a note of encouragement to thank me for the podcast (which I do love getting, by the way). But very few episodes have garnered the amount of positive feedback that “I Drive For Cerber” has, which I have posted several times simply because people keep asking for it. So for those of you who have never heard it before, or for those of you who loved it the first time and wouldn’t mind another go-around, I proudly present, “I Drive For Cerber” by Mofucious.
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/cerber
SOURCES and RESOURCES: “I Drive For Cerber” by Mofucious: https://www.creepypasta.com/i-drive-for-cerber/
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 05, 2026
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>5170archangel_michael,audio_stories,azazel,creepypasta,dark_comedy,darren_marlar,ghost_stories,horror_comedy,horror_fiction,horror_podcast,i_drive_for_cerber,kelpie,midnight_in_the_macabre,mofucious,paranormal_rideshare,rideshare_horror,scary_stories,skinwalker,supernatural_fiction,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/wdr20261004
HOUR ONE: Love, money, divorce, anger, and murder. One Pennsylvania family had it all and then some in the late 1800’s. (The Butler County Tragedy) *** Count Saint Germain and Jacques Saint Germain, John and Wayne Carter, the Casket Girls of New Orleans. Despite many years between all of their lives, they all still have one grisly thing in common. All were thought to be, and possibly were, real vampires tied to the Big Easy… a place where real blood-suckers continue to live and roam the streets even now in the twenty-first century. (Vampires of New Orleans) *** They have a long history in the United Kingdom, stalking the moors and fog-carpeted streets in the night. But it appears hounds from Hell have also made their way to the Americas. (American Hellhounds)
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HOUR TWO: On a barren field in the U.S. state of Georgia, five granite slabs rise in a star pattern. Each of them weighs over 20 tons and on top of them, there is a capstone. Nobody knows who built it or why they were placed there, but one popular opinion that their purpose is to guide humanity after a predicted post-apocalyptic event that will come in the not so distant future.  (The American Stonehenge) *** When you think "fairies," what comes to mind? You probably picture an adorable and sparkly creature akin to Disney's Tinker Bell, a lovely - and above all, friendly - presence. You may even want to make contact with them. Unfortunately, glittering humanoids with butterfly wings are the stuff of children's books. Retrace faerie folklore, and you'll discover their secret scary origins. (The Dark Side of Fairies) *** In the Summer of 1949, a geologist named Vadim Kolpakov discovered a strange feature on the surface of the earth in the Bodaibo, Irkutsk, region of South-Eastern Siberia.  Encircled by a largely treed area, this anomaly is oval with a conical crater that contains a small ball-like mound in its middle.  The geologic mystery has baffled scientists who are uncertain of what caused this weird formation. (What Caused the Patomskiy Crater) *** Is there any truth behind the enduring legend of the werewolf? 
(Planet Werewolf) *** The Red Pen
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
Big Matt, “Long Road” song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWEvHVz2V6U
“American Hellhounds” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/yczhkvde
“The Butler County Tragedy” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yyn78amz
“Vampires of New Orleans” by Brian Harrison for Exemplore: https://tinyurl.com/ycyy4vjp
Episode containing “The Elves of Iceland”: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=Elves+Iceland
“Planet Werewolf” by Lea Rose Emery for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/vcetp96
“The Dark Side of Fairies” by Amber Fua for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/rbexptk
“The American Stonehenge” by Mihai Andrei for ZME Science: https://tinyurl.com/yaogafuz
“What Caused the Patomskiy Crater?” by Lochlan McClelland for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/wu9r5bc
“The Red Pen” by Kjirsty Beth for Paranormality Magazine
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(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75447889Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessBritain has told stories of the Black Shuck for centuries, but witnesses in the United States describe huge black dogs of their own, one chasing two men back to their car on a Wisconsin river island and another pushing its front paws through the...
HOUR ONE: Love, money, divorce, anger, and murder. One Pennsylvania family had it all and then some in the late 1800’s. (The Butler County Tragedy) *** Count Saint Germain and Jacques Saint Germain, John and Wayne Carter, the Casket Girls of New Orleans. Despite many years between all of their lives, they all still have one grisly thing in common. All were thought to be, and possibly were, real vampires tied to the Big Easy… a place where real blood-suckers continue to live and roam the streets even now in the twenty-first century. (Vampires of New Orleans) *** They have a long history in the United Kingdom, stalking the moors and fog-carpeted streets in the night. But it appears hounds from Hell have also made their way to the Americas. (American Hellhounds)
==========
HOUR TWO: On a barren field in the U.S. state of Georgia, five granite slabs rise in a star pattern. Each of them weighs over 20 tons and on top of them, there is a capstone. Nobody knows who built it or why they were placed there, but one popular opinion that their purpose is to guide humanity after a predicted post-apocalyptic event that will come in the not so distant future.  (The American Stonehenge) *** When you think "fairies," what comes to mind? You probably picture an adorable and sparkly creature akin to Disney's Tinker Bell, a lovely - and above all, friendly - presence. You may even want to make contact with them. Unfortunately, glittering humanoids with butterfly wings are the stuff of children's books. Retrace faerie folklore, and you'll discover their secret scary origins. (The Dark Side of Fairies) *** In the Summer of 1949, a geologist named Vadim Kolpakov discovered a strange feature on the surface of the earth in the Bodaibo, Irkutsk, region of South-Eastern Siberia.  Encircled by a largely treed area, this anomaly is oval with a conical crater that contains a small ball-like mound in its middle.  The geologic mystery has baffled scientists who are uncertain of what caused this weird formation. (What Caused the Patomskiy Crater) *** Is there any truth behind the enduring legend of the werewolf? 
(Planet Werewolf) *** The Red Pen
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
Big Matt, “Long Road” song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWEvHVz2V6U
“American Hellhounds” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/yczhkvde
“The Butler County Tragedy” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yyn78amz
“Vampires of New Orleans” by Brian Harrison for Exemplore: https://tinyurl.com/ycyy4vjp
Episode containing “The Elves of Iceland”: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=Elves+Iceland
“Planet Werewolf” by Lea Rose Emery for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/vcetp96
“The Dark Side of Fairies” by Amber Fua for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/rbexptk
“The American Stonehenge” by Mihai Andrei for ZME Science: https://tinyurl.com/yaogafuz
“What Caused the Patomskiy...]]>5300falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0792Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Romany Revenge” (November 29, 1978) ***WD
00:46:05.868 = Nightmare, “Chance of a Ghost” (March 31, 1945) ***WD
01:08:09.171 = Obsession, “Case of the Living Dead Egyptian Curse” (1950-1952) ***WD(LQ)
01:33:55.797 = Origin of Superstition, “Friday the 13th” (1935) ***WD
01:47:50.274 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Shirt Mixup At Laundry” (May 07, 1949) ***WD
02:16:07.597 = Peril, “The Gamble” (November 07, 1947) ***WD
02:40:48.599 = Mystery Playhouse, “Angel Face” (October 05, 1945) ***WD
03:05:56.289 = Ellery Queen, “Circus Train” (March 27, 1943) ***WD
03:31:17.031 = Quiet Please, “The Oldest Man In The World” (May 21, 1949)
04:01:44.351 = Radio City Playhouse, “Of Unsound Mind” (July 17, 1948)
04:29:32.678 = The Croupier, “The Roman” (September 21, 1949) ***WD
04:59:31.694 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0792

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75572489Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:07:07 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessSonia Gale makes her living faking séances with rigged wires and trick voices, until a dead man's voice at her table tells a client where the money is hidden and Sonia swears she had nothing to do with it. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts,...Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Romany Revenge” (November 29, 1978) ***WD
00:46:05.868 = Nightmare, “Chance of a Ghost” (March 31, 1945) ***WD
01:08:09.171 = Obsession, “Case of the Living Dead Egyptian Curse” (1950-1952) ***WD(LQ)
01:33:55.797 = Origin of Superstition, “Friday the 13th” (1935) ***WD
01:47:50.274 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Shirt Mixup At Laundry” (May 07, 1949) ***WD
02:16:07.597 = Peril, “The Gamble” (November 07, 1947) ***WD
02:40:48.599 = Mystery Playhouse, “Angel Face” (October 05, 1945) ***WD
03:05:56.289 = Ellery Queen, “Circus Train” (March 27, 1943) ***WD
03:31:17.031 = Quiet Please, “The Oldest Man In The World” (May 21, 1949)
04:01:44.351 = Radio City Playhouse, “Of Unsound Mind” (July 17, 1948)
04:29:32.678 = The Croupier, “The Roman” (September 21, 1949) ***WD
04:59:31.694 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0792

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18022falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/LaPatasola
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LaPatasola

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfdzx27

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: You might think you’d be able to outrun a vampire that only had one leg – but you’d be mistaken if you come across Columbia’s hateful La Patasola. (One-Legged Female Vampire) *** Eight women were mysteriously murdered in Jennings, Louisiana from 2005-2009 and as the investigation progressed, the small town's dark secrets began to unravel. (The Jeff Davis 8) *** In 1924, five prospectors abandoned their site in a panic after what they described as a horrible, terrifying night-long battle against some strange, violent Sasquatch-like creatures, barely making it out alive. (The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon) *** When Father Rocco Facchini was given his first parish as a young priest in Chicago, he was excited and anxious to spread the gospel to anyone who would listen in the Windy City. Unfortunately, the church he was sent to was haunted – and that was only the beginning of his tragic story. (Muldoon)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:06.145 = Show Open
00:03:01.163 = The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon
00:17:42.666 = The One-Legged Female Vampire
00:21:53.749 = The Jeff Davis 8
00:31:10.217 = Muldoon
00:38:02.326 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“One-Legged Female Vampire” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2lsgq9b
“The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon” by Garth Haslam for Anomaly Info: http://bit.ly/2ljOKU3
“The Jeff Davis 8” by Tim Ott for Biography.com: http://bit.ly/2mSE9Q7
BOOK: “Murder in the Bayou – Who Killed The Women Known As The Jeff Davis 8” by Ethan Brown: https://amzn.to/3DcD6yE
“Muldoon” from Chicago Hauntings: (link no longer available)
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Originally aired: July 2020

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75571693Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:40:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn Colombian folklore, La Patasola moves fast on just one leg, and she's said to show herself to hunters, miners, and unfaithful husbands as a beautiful young woman, then lead one of them away from his companions and into the deepest part of the...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LaPatasola

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfdzx27

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: You might think you’d be able to outrun a vampire that only had one leg – but you’d be mistaken if you come across Columbia’s hateful La Patasola. (One-Legged Female Vampire) *** Eight women were mysteriously murdered in Jennings, Louisiana from 2005-2009 and as the investigation progressed, the small town's dark secrets began to unravel. (The Jeff Davis 8) *** In 1924, five prospectors abandoned their site in a panic after what they described as a horrible, terrifying night-long battle against some strange, violent Sasquatch-like creatures, barely making it out alive. (The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon) *** When Father Rocco Facchini was given his first parish as a young priest in Chicago, he was excited and anxious to spread the gospel to anyone who would listen in the Windy City. Unfortunately, the church he was sent to was haunted – and that was only the beginning of his tragic story. (Muldoon)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:06.145 = Show Open
00:03:01.163 = The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon
00:17:42.666 = The One-Legged Female Vampire
00:21:53.749 = The Jeff Davis 8
00:31:10.217 = Muldoon
00:38:02.326 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“One-Legged Female Vampire” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2lsgq9b
“The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon” by Garth Haslam for Anomaly Info: http://bit.ly/2ljOKU3
“The Jeff Davis 8” by Tim Ott for Biography.com: http://bit.ly/2mSE9Q7
BOOK: “Murder in the Bayou – Who Killed The Women Known As The Jeff Davis 8” by Ethan Brown: https://amzn.to/3DcD6yE
“Muldoon” from Chicago Hauntings: (link no longer available)
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Originally aired: July 2020

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime...]]>2377ape_canyon,bigfoot,bishop_peter_muldoon,chicago_ghosts,colombian_folklore,darren_marlar,haunted_church,jeff_davis_8,jennings_louisiana,la_patasola,mountain_devils,mount_st_helens,murder_in_the_bayou,one_legged_vampire,paranormal,patterson_gimlin_film,true_crime,unsolved_murders,vampires,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0791
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Alien Presence” (November 27, 1978) ***WD
00:46:00.878 = Mindwebs, “A Walk In The Dark” (October 01, 1976) ***WD
01:11:50.807 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Murder By Coincidence” (August 19, 1945) ***WD
01:42:45.663 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)
02:12:19.688 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Triangle of Death” (March 28, 1947) ***WD
02:42:13.759 = Mr. Keen, “Murder With A Thousand Witnesses” (September 29, 1949) ***WD
03:11:50.360 = Murder At Midnight, “Mark of Cain” (September 06, 1946) ***WD
03:38:25.735 = The Black Museum, “Caliber Pistol” aka “Little Blue” (January 01, 1952) ***WD
04:04:04.367 = Mysterious Traveler, “Beware Of Tomorrow” (April 09, 1944) ***WD
04:33:23.191 = CBC Nightfall, “The Repossession” (September 26, 1980) ***WD
05:04:47.067 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0791

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75558949Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:31:43 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessLeaving Antelope Crossings, Nebraska, for a family funeral in 1958, a childless couple watch something spin out of the sky and into a ravine, and the only thing they find alive down there is a crying baby boy. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts,...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Alien Presence” (November 27, 1978) ***WD
00:46:00.878 = Mindwebs, “A Walk In The Dark” (October 01, 1976) ***WD
01:11:50.807 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Murder By Coincidence” (August 19, 1945) ***WD
01:42:45.663 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)
02:12:19.688 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Triangle of Death” (March 28, 1947) ***WD
02:42:13.759 = Mr. Keen, “Murder With A Thousand Witnesses” (September 29, 1949) ***WD
03:11:50.360 = Murder At Midnight, “Mark of Cain” (September 06, 1946) ***WD
03:38:25.735 = The Black Museum, “Caliber Pistol” aka “Little Blue” (January 01, 1952) ***WD
04:04:04.367 = Mysterious Traveler, “Beware Of Tomorrow” (April 09, 1944) ***WD
04:33:23.191 = CBC Nightfall, “The Repossession” (September 26, 1980) ***WD
05:04:47.067 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0791

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18338falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/HomeSweetHauntedHome
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HomeSweetHauntedHome

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y7zyfsmy

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Are you brave enough to live in a haunted house? If so, and you’re ready to make a move, you might find a good deal in one of the homes I’m about to tell you about. (They Sold Their Haunted Houses) *** The Nazca Lines of Peru span for miles and are visible only from the sky. These mysterious designs have sparked theories ranging from astronomical markers to extraterrestrial landing strips, challenging our understanding of ancient civilizations. We’ll look at the mystery behind them – and consider a few theories for their existence. (Mystery of the Nazca Lines) *** Armin Meiwes placed a personal ad for a volunteer. He was looking for someone to give themselves over to him… to eat. It’s one of the most infamous cases of modern cannibalism. (The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad) *** On May 28, 1903, Dr. Francis J. Tumblety, a man with a deep-seated hatred for women and surgical skills, died in St. Louis. Intriguingly, Tumblety was in London during the gruesome Jack the Ripper murders in 1888, sparking speculation that he might be the infamous slasher. (Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?) *** Imagine a duel between two women. One a princess, the other a countess. Now picture them dueling topless. It really happened… and the reason for the duel? A disagreement over flower arrangements. (The Topless Duel Between Two Ladies)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:28.929 = Show Open
00:3:48.289 = They Sold Their Haunted Houses
00:24:13.718 = The Mystery of the Nazca Lines ***
00:34:32.503 = Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?
00:47:50.258 = The Topless Duel Between Ladies ***
01:02:14.046 = The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad ***
01:07:54.857 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“They Sold Their Haunted Houses” source: Sonja Ska, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ezeefr9
“The Mystery of the Nazca Lines” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9dumsu
“The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad” source: The Scare Chamber, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vy977m8
“Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yyj892ws
“The Topless Duel Between Ladies” source: Genevieve Carlton, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdcs6zuk
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Originally aired: June 12, 2024

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
Weird Darkness tours haunted houses that have gone up for sale, then visits Peru's Nazca Lines, a Jack the Ripper suspect who died in St. Louis, a topless sword duel between two noblewomen, and the German cannibal Armin Meiwes.
It opens with haunted houses on the market, including the Amityville house where Ronald DeFeo Jr. killed six members of his family in 1974, a Nyack, New York, Victorian that a state appeals court ruled haunted in 1991, and the Rhode Island farmhouse behind The Conjuring, which sold for $1.5 million in 2021.
From there, the episode heads to Peru, where figures like the Nazca Lines' hummingbird and so-called Astronaut were scraped into the desert floor sometime between 500 BC and AD 500, and the explanations run from astronomical markers and rain rituals to Erich von Däniken's landing strips for ancient astronauts.
Next is Dr. Francis J. Tumblety, a patent-medicine seller with no medical degree who, by a Washington lawyer's account, kept women's uteruses in jars; he jumped bail after a London arrest during the 1888 Whitechapel murders and died in St. Louis on May 28th, 1903.
After that, newspapers in 1892 reported a rapier duel in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, between Princess Pauline von Metternich and Countess Anastasia Kielmannsegg over the flowers for a Vienna exhibition, both women stripped to the waist on a doctor's advice that cloth driven into a wound could cause infection.
The episode closes in Rotenburg, Germany, where Armin Meiwes advertised on the Cannibal Cafe forum for a man to kill and eat and found Berlin engineer Bernd Brandes, whose death in March 2001 he filmed. Convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison, Meiwes has since become a vegetarian.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75555741Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:20:23 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe Amityville house and the Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired The Conjuring have both been sold, and so has a Los Angeles home that a retired LAPD detective ties to his own father and the Black Dahlia murder. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HomeSweetHauntedHome

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y7zyfsmy

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Are you brave enough to live in a haunted house? If so, and you’re ready to make a move, you might find a good deal in one of the homes I’m about to tell you about. (They Sold Their Haunted Houses) *** The Nazca Lines of Peru span for miles and are visible only from the sky. These mysterious designs have sparked theories ranging from astronomical markers to extraterrestrial landing strips, challenging our understanding of ancient civilizations. We’ll look at the mystery behind them – and consider a few theories for their existence. (Mystery of the Nazca Lines) *** Armin Meiwes placed a personal ad for a volunteer. He was looking for someone to give themselves over to him… to eat. It’s one of the most infamous cases of modern cannibalism. (The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad) *** On May 28, 1903, Dr. Francis J. Tumblety, a man with a deep-seated hatred for women and surgical skills, died in St. Louis. Intriguingly, Tumblety was in London during the gruesome Jack the Ripper murders in 1888, sparking speculation that he might be the infamous slasher. (Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?) *** Imagine a duel between two women. One a princess, the other a countess. Now picture them dueling topless. It really happened… and the reason for the duel? A disagreement over flower arrangements. (The Topless Duel Between Two Ladies)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:28.929 = Show Open
00:3:48.289 = They Sold Their Haunted Houses
00:24:13.718 = The Mystery of the Nazca Lines ***
00:34:32.503 = Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?
00:47:50.258 = The Topless Duel Between Ladies ***
01:02:14.046 = The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad ***
01:07:54.857 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“They Sold Their Haunted Houses” source: Sonja Ska, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ezeefr9
“The Mystery of the Nazca Lines” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9dumsu
“The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad” source: The Scare Chamber, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vy977m8
“Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yyj892ws
“The Topless Duel Between Ladies” source: Genevieve Carlton, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdcs6zuk
(Over time links...]]>4264ackley_house,amityville_horror,ancient_astronauts,armin_meiwes,black_dahlia,cannibal,conjuring_house,darren_marlar,francis_tumblety,ghost_stories,haunted_house_for_sale,haunted_houses,jack_the_ripper,nazca_lines,paranormal,pauline_von_metternich,strange_history,topless_duel,true_crime,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0790
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Night Visitor” (November 24, 1978) ***WD
00:45:55.090 = Lights Out, “Battle of Magicians” (July 27, 1946)
01:15:41.270 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Big Clock” (November 22, 1948)
02:16:01.653 = Macabre, “Midnight Horseman” (December 11, 1961) ***WD(LQ)
02:43:08.743 = Philip Marlowe, “Sea Horse Jockey” (May 02, 1950)
03:13:25.378 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Monster On Moon Ridge” (March 08, 1959)
03:37:05.177 = The Black Mass, “Atrophy” (October 10, 1964) ***WD
04:04:36.460 = Michael Shayne, “Strange Business Call” (July 23, 1945)
04:35:19.862 = Beyond Midnight, “Insect Man” aka “Insects” (February 12, 1969) ***WD
05:02:26.573 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0790

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75541263Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:06:36 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessNot long after a couple in ancient Macedonia buries their only daughter, their old servant looks in on a guest from the king's court and finds the girl asleep beside him. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music,...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Night Visitor” (November 24, 1978) ***WD
00:45:55.090 = Lights Out, “Battle of Magicians” (July 27, 1946)
01:15:41.270 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Big Clock” (November 22, 1948)
02:16:01.653 = Macabre, “Midnight Horseman” (December 11, 1961) ***WD(LQ)
02:43:08.743 = Philip Marlowe, “Sea Horse Jockey” (May 02, 1950)
03:13:25.378 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Monster On Moon Ridge” (March 08, 1959)
03:37:05.177 = The Black Mass, “Atrophy” (October 10, 1964) ***WD
04:04:36.460 = Michael Shayne, “Strange Business Call” (July 23, 1945)
04:35:19.862 = Beyond Midnight, “Insect Man” aka “Insects” (February 12, 1969) ***WD
05:02:26.573 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0790

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18197ancient_ghost_story,beyond_midnight,cbs_radio_mystery_theater,elspeth_eric,ghost_stories,have_gun_will_travel,lights_out,lux_radio_theater,macabre,michael_shayne,night_visitor,old_time_radio,otr,philip_marlowe,phlegon_of_tralles,radio_drama,retro_radio,the_big_clock,the_black_mass,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/DontFeedIt
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DontFeedIt

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Leech” by Robert Sheckley: https://amzn.to/3TXtU9N

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 03, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75510494Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA grayish-black disk the size of a truck tire turns up in the ditch by a professor's front lawn in upstate New York, and whatever touches it, from a clod of dirt to the end of a spade, dissolves into it; by the next day, it's eight feet across. A...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DontFeedIt

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Leech” by Robert Sheckley: https://amzn.to/3TXtU9N

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 03, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2244alien_organism,atomic_age,audio_stories,classic_sci_fi,cold_war_sci_fi,dont_feed_it,golden_age_sci_fi,horror_fiction,horror_podcast,midnight_in_the_macabre,monster_story,robert_sheckley,scary_stories,science_fiction,sci_fi_horror,short_stories,space_spore,the_leech,upstate_new_york,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/grovecitywerewolf
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373
Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors

Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU

Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
https://weirddarkness.com/grovecitywerewolf

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Weird Darkness©, 2026
Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness
This MicroTerrors episode is a Halloween scary story for kids about a werewolf stalking Grove City, Ohio, written by Scott Donnelly and narrated by Darren Marlar, with real Grove City shops and shopkeepers written into the plot. It opens in Andrea Cordle's backyard, where the Grove City Messenger writer is brushing off a caller's push for a werewolf article when a howl rises from the tree line and something large gallops after her to the back door. From there it follows Sean Dyer, a homesick boy dropped off with his Uncle Curtis and Aunt Jade for Halloween weekend while his parents close on a new house in North Carolina; the town is under a sundown curfew that no adult will explain, and a police officer sends Sean and his uncle home from Tammy's Pizza on Broadway before dark. The next morning the TV news reports that a beast crashed through the front window of Skylark's Toys and Comics and attacked owner Darren Neff, and at the Grove City Visitor Center, Teresa Breckenridge quietly tells Sean that people all over town have seen a giant wolf walking upright on two legs. By Sunday a second attack has made the news, police are urging everyone to stay indoors, and Sean takes a fifty-dollar job helping Reese, the friendly neighbor with a dog named Bongo, clear out his cluttered attic.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75534959Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen a mysterious curfew grips the small town of Grove City, Ohio, young Sean discovers during his Halloween weekend visit that the recent string of vicious attacks might be connected to local legends about monsters lurking in the shadows. Look for...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373
Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors

Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU

Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
https://weirddarkness.com/grovecitywerewolf

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Weird Darkness©, 2026
Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness
This MicroTerrors episode is a Halloween scary story for kids about a werewolf stalking Grove City, Ohio, written by Scott Donnelly and narrated by Darren Marlar, with real Grove City shops and shopkeepers written into the plot. It opens in Andrea Cordle's backyard, where the Grove City Messenger writer is brushing off a caller's push for a werewolf article when a howl rises from the tree line and something large gallops after her to the back door. From there it follows Sean Dyer, a homesick boy dropped off with his Uncle Curtis and Aunt Jade for Halloween weekend while his parents close on a new house in North Carolina; the town is under a sundown curfew that no adult will explain, and a police officer sends Sean and his uncle home from Tammy's Pizza on Broadway before dark. The next morning the TV news reports that a beast crashed through the front window of Skylark's Toys and Comics and attacked owner Darren Neff, and at the Grove City Visitor Center, Teresa Breckenridge quietly tells Sean that people all over town have seen a giant wolf walking upright on two legs. By Sunday a second attack has made the news, police are urging everyone to stay indoors, and Sean takes a fifty-dollar job helping Reese, the friendly neighbor with a dog named Bongo, clear out his cluttered attic.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>3185darren_marlar,family_friendly_horror,full_moon,grove_city_ohio,halloween,halloween_stories,kids_podcast,kids_scary_stories,microterrors,monster_stories,ohio_legends,ohio_werewolf,scary_stories_for_kids,scott_donnelly,skylarks_toys_and_comics,small_town_horror,spooky_stories,weird_darkness,werewolf,werewolf_storyfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/HauntedColleges
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedColleges

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tjcym

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Classes are now back in full-swing for college students, and many high school juniors and seniors are already in the process of choosing a college to attend in the future. But after hearing about some haunted college campuses, you might choose to change your mind about your chosen universities… or change your major to parapsychology. (Haunted Colleges) *** Weird stories about Area 51 almost all stem from the belief that the government is most likely hiding UFO technology or aliens there. You probably know most of your Area 51 knowledge from movies like “Independence Day” or television programs such as “The X-Files”. But what about the real world? Are any of these stories based on truth? (Tales and Legends of Area 51) *** Weirdo family member Alex shares how fleeing an abusive father brought some comfort from an unexpected source. (Guardian Angel) *** Soon after her disappearance, Dorothy Jane Scott's family began receiving chilling calls from an unidentified caller.  (A Killer Calls)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:41.497 = Show Open
00:02:34.322 = Haunted Colleges
00:24:26.294 = Guardian Angel ***
00:26:06.791 = Tales And Legends of Area 51
00:34:45.911 = A Killer Calls
00:40:12.100 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Haunted Colleges” by Erin McCann: http://bit.ly/2luLcxM
“Tales and Legends of Area 51” by Kellen Perry: http://bit.ly/2lyyGNG
“Guardian Angel” by Alex, submitted at https://weirddarkness.com/submit
“A Killer Calls” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2lvQ99B
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Originally aired: July 2020

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75533740Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFrom phantom students and haunted dorm rooms to ghostly professors and cursed frat houses, these college campuses prove that “school spirit” can have more than one meaning – where classes might get dismissed, but some students never leave. EPISODE...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedColleges

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tjcym

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Classes are now back in full-swing for college students, and many high school juniors and seniors are already in the process of choosing a college to attend in the future. But after hearing about some haunted college campuses, you might choose to change your mind about your chosen universities… or change your major to parapsychology. (Haunted Colleges) *** Weird stories about Area 51 almost all stem from the belief that the government is most likely hiding UFO technology or aliens there. You probably know most of your Area 51 knowledge from movies like “Independence Day” or television programs such as “The X-Files”. But what about the real world? Are any of these stories based on truth? (Tales and Legends of Area 51) *** Weirdo family member Alex shares how fleeing an abusive father brought some comfort from an unexpected source. (Guardian Angel) *** Soon after her disappearance, Dorothy Jane Scott's family began receiving chilling calls from an unidentified caller.  (A Killer Calls)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:41.497 = Show Open
00:02:34.322 = Haunted Colleges
00:24:26.294 = Guardian Angel ***
00:26:06.791 = Tales And Legends of Area 51
00:34:45.911 = A Killer Calls
00:40:12.100 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Haunted Colleges” by Erin McCann: http://bit.ly/2luLcxM
“Tales and Legends of Area 51” by Kellen Perry: http://bit.ly/2lyyGNG
“Guardian Angel” by Alex, submitted at https://weirddarkness.com/submit
“A Killer Calls” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2lvQ99B
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Originally aired: July 2020

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL...]]>2503area_51,art_bell,blue_boy_stevens_hall,dorothy_jane_scott,fordham_university,georgetown_university,gettysburg_college,ghost_stories,groom_lake,guardian_angel,haunted_campus,haunted_colleges,healy_hall,huntingdon_red_lady,kenyon_college,ohio_university,paranormal,penn_state_ghosts,unsolved_murder,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ThingAtNolan
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ThingAtNolan

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Thing at Nolan” by Ambrose Bierce (public domain), modernized by Darren Marlar

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 02, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75472375Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA work of fiction. Based on "The Thing at Nolan" by Ambrose Bierce (1891), retold in a present-day setting. | Charles May walked into the woods with a spade and never came home, and while his son sat in a hospital bed under arrest for killing him,...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ThingAtNolan

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Thing at Nolan” by Ambrose Bierce (public domain), modernized by Darren Marlar

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 02, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Grey Slapper” (November 22, 1978) ***WD
00:46:04.471 = Harry Lime, “Artis Long And Lime is Fleeting” (November 09, 1951)
01:10:54.373 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Late Departure” (August 23, 1980)
01:37:41.604 = The Haunting Hour, “Occupation Murder” (August 24, 1945)
02:02:40.099 = Hermit’s Cave, ‘The House On Lost Man’s Bluff” (October 26, 1941)
02:27:52.788 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Snowbound” (July 28, 1946)
02:52:47.698 = Sherlock Holmes, “Tolling Bell” (April 07, 1947)
03:19:01.934 = Mystery House, “Drop Me A Line” (July 26, 1946) ***WD
03:45:33.162 = Inner Sanctum, “Song Of Slasher” (April 24, 1945)
04:15:53.842 = Jeff Regan, “Too Many Mrs. Rogers” (October 09, 1948)
04:46:34.710 = The Key, “Suicide” (1956) ***WD
05:10:44.232 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75509196Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:27:27 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA 43-year-old London workaholic with high blood pressure races to King's Cross for the eleven o'clock train home, and the train won't leave the station. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Grey Slapper” (November 22, 1978) ***WD
00:46:04.471 = Harry Lime, “Artis Long And Lime is Fleeting” (November 09, 1951)
01:10:54.373 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Late Departure” (August 23, 1980)
01:37:41.604 = The Haunting Hour, “Occupation Murder” (August 24, 1945)
02:02:40.099 = Hermit’s Cave, ‘The House On Lost Man’s Bluff” (October 26, 1941)
02:27:52.788 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Snowbound” (July 28, 1946)
02:52:47.698 = Sherlock Holmes, “Tolling Bell” (April 07, 1947)
03:19:01.934 = Mystery House, “Drop Me A Line” (July 26, 1946) ***WD
03:45:33.162 = Inner Sanctum, “Song Of Slasher” (April 24, 1945)
04:15:53.842 = Jeff Regan, “Too Many Mrs. Rogers” (October 09, 1948)
04:46:34.710 = The Key, “Suicide” (1956) ***WD
05:10:44.232 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18695bbc_haunted,bbc_world_service,cbs_radio_mystery_theater,classic_radio,ghost_stories,ghost_train,glenn_chandler,harry_lime,hermits_cave,inner_sanctum,mystery_house,old_time_radio,otr,radio_drama,retro_radio,sherlock_holmes,the_grey_slapper,the_haunting_hour,the_late_departure,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/VileVortices
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/VileVortices

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/55c3tyxy

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Bermuda Triangle, also called the Devil's Triangle, is a famous part of the ocean where many ships and planes have mysteriously disappeared. Located between Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the tip of Florida, this area has puzzled people for over 100 years. From the spooky disappearance of the USS Cyclops with 306 crew members in 1918 to the more recent sinking of the SS El Faro in 2015, the Bermuda Triangle becomes more mysterious year after year. Tonight we’ll look at some of the strangest events in the Triangle, like Flight 19, which vanished during a routine training mission; and the Witchcraft, a boat that disappeared just minutes after calling for help. We’ll look at other locations around the world similar to the Bermuda Triangle that don’t get the same recognition – but are just as mysterious. And while we’re in the water, we’ll touch on a few ocean ghost stories, and reports of sea monsters. So before we get started, if you tend to get sea sick, you might want to grab your Dramamine.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:21.662 = Show Open
00:02:05.707 = Bermuda Triangle: A History of Mystery
00:10:18.399 = Vile Vortices Around the World ***
00:20:14.052 = Monsters Beneath The Waves ***
00:38:09.122 = Ocean Ghost Stories
00:47:18.818 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
Bermuda Triangle sources: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6sw5aj4j, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3mf3vvw6
Vile Vortices source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8fhp3b
Ocean Ghost Stories source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rmhs277y
Monsters Beneath The Waves source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/596estzu(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: June 10, 2024

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Weird Darkness host Darren Marlar covers the ships and planes lost in the Bermuda Triangle, the 11 other Vile Vortices said to swallow travelers around the globe, centuries of sea serpent and mermaid sightings, and the ghost ships still said to sail the open ocean.
It opens with the USS Cyclops, which vanished with all 306 people aboard in March 1918 on its way from Brazil to Baltimore, and with Flight 19, the five Navy Avenger torpedo bombers lost out of Fort Lauderdale on December 5th, 1945, along with the rescue plane sent after them. The cabin cruiser Witchcraft was gone by the time the Coast Guard arrived, about 20 minutes after Dan Burack radioed for a tow off Miami in December 1967, and the SS El Faro went down in Hurricane Joaquin on October 1st, 2015, and was later found sitting upright 15,000 feet below the surface.
From there, it follows the map biologist Ivan T. Sanderson drew in the early 1970s of 12 Vile Vortices, among them Japan's Devil's Sea, where the research vessel Kaio Maru No. 5 disappeared with 31 aboard in 1952, and the Wharton Basin in the Indian Ocean, a possible resting place for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
Next come the sea monsters, starting with the serpent hundreds of people reported off the Massachusetts coast in 1817 and again in 1819. Captain Peter M'Quhae of HMS Daedalus told the Royal Navy in 1848 that he and his officers had watched a 60-foot serpent for 20 minutes, and Christopher Columbus wrote in his journal on January 9th, 1493, that the three mermaids he'd seen were "not half as beautiful as they are said to be".
The episode closes with ghost ships, from the SS Ourang Medan, whose crew was said to be found dead in the Strait of Malacca in the 1940s before the ship burst into flames, to the Mary Celeste, found drifting near Portugal in 1872 with its lifeboat and 10-person crew gone, and the SS Baychimo, an abandoned cargo ship spotted drifting in the Arctic until 1969.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75503361Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFive Navy bombers vanished on a routine training flight in 1945, and so did a rescue plane sent out to find them; the Bermuda Triangle is one of 12 Vile Vortices Ivan Sanderson mapped around the globe, and the oceans have their own sea serpents and...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/VileVortices

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/55c3tyxy

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Bermuda Triangle, also called the Devil's Triangle, is a famous part of the ocean where many ships and planes have mysteriously disappeared. Located between Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the tip of Florida, this area has puzzled people for over 100 years. From the spooky disappearance of the USS Cyclops with 306 crew members in 1918 to the more recent sinking of the SS El Faro in 2015, the Bermuda Triangle becomes more mysterious year after year. Tonight we’ll look at some of the strangest events in the Triangle, like Flight 19, which vanished during a routine training mission; and the Witchcraft, a boat that disappeared just minutes after calling for help. We’ll look at other locations around the world similar to the Bermuda Triangle that don’t get the same recognition – but are just as mysterious. And while we’re in the water, we’ll touch on a few ocean ghost stories, and reports of sea monsters. So before we get started, if you tend to get sea sick, you might want to grab your Dramamine.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:21.662 = Show Open
00:02:05.707 = Bermuda Triangle: A History of Mystery
00:10:18.399 = Vile Vortices Around the World ***
00:20:14.052 = Monsters Beneath The Waves ***
00:38:09.122 = Ocean Ghost Stories
00:47:18.818 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
Bermuda Triangle sources: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6sw5aj4j, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3mf3vvw6
Vile Vortices source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8fhp3b
Ocean Ghost Stories source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rmhs277y
Monsters Beneath The Waves source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/596estzu(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Originally aired: June 10, 2024

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SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/ChristaPike20261001

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>844botched_execution,christa_pike,colleen_slemmer,conspiracy_theories,crime_news,dark_news,death_penalty,death_row,failed_execution,governor_bill_lee,lethal_injection,pentobarbital,riverbend_prison,supreme_court,tennessee_execution,tony_carruthers,true_crime,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,women_on_death_rowfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/DontShoot
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DontShoot

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Don’t Shoot” by Robert Zacks (Galaxy Science Fiction, April 1955)
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 01, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DontShoot

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Don’t Shoot” by Robert Zacks (Galaxy Science Fiction, April 1955)
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: October 01, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Thing at Nolan” (November 20, 1978) ***WD
00:46:36.423 = Dimension X, “Competition” (November 19, 1950) ***WD
01:15:42.732 = The Eleventh Hour, “Escape To Die” (ADU)
01:40:44.847 = Escape, “Letter From Jason” (November 29, 1949)
02:10:11.926 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949)
02:40:43.999 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Desert Object, aka The Alien, Nago” (December 25, 1957) ***WD
02:58:33.516 = Dark Fantasy, “Men Call Me Made” (December 19, 1941) ***WD
03:23:48.862 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Monkey’s Paw” (January 29, 1988) ***WD
03:51:34.254 = Theater Five, “Found Money” (December 02, 1964) ***WD
04:14:47.999 = Future Tense, “Pictures Don’t Lie” (May 09, 1994) ***WD
04:43:08.003 = Hall of Fantasy, “Markheim” (April 24, 1947)
05:09:09.878 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75469704Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:45:08 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn the Missouri Ozarks of 1879, Charles May walks into the woods to dig a ditch on the morning his son swears he'll make him pay for a bloody nose, and he never walks back out. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Thing at Nolan” (November 20, 1978) ***WD
00:46:36.423 = Dimension X, “Competition” (November 19, 1950) ***WD
01:15:42.732 = The Eleventh Hour, “Escape To Die” (ADU)
01:40:44.847 = Escape, “Letter From Jason” (November 29, 1949)
02:10:11.926 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949)
02:40:43.999 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Desert Object, aka The Alien, Nago” (December 25, 1957) ***WD
02:58:33.516 = Dark Fantasy, “Men Call Me Made” (December 19, 1941) ***WD
03:23:48.862 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Monkey’s Paw” (January 29, 1988) ***WD
03:51:34.254 = Theater Five, “Found Money” (December 02, 1964) ***WD
04:14:47.999 = Future Tense, “Pictures Don’t Lie” (May 09, 1994) ***WD
04:43:08.003 = Hall of Fantasy, “Markheim” (April 24, 1947)
05:09:09.878 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SexDemons

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdzak2yv

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Succubi are female-appearing sexual demons that approach men in a variety of ways, usually while they are sleeping, then seduce them. Often men report that their experiences with succubi are positive and enjoyable, but just as often, they report that the pleasure had a thread of something evil running through it… and that thread leads to utter destruction. (The Deadly Allure of the Succubus) *** And the woman you are living with right now – your own wife or girlfriend – is it possible she is a succubus? We’ll look a bit deeper into the signs of a succubus so you can be aware and on alert! (Is My Girlfriend a Sex Demon?) *** In recent years, stories of personal encounters with shadow people have flooded the Internet. So much so, that a subcategory of Reddit was created solely for those who have experienced a shadow person and wish to share their story. We’ll share some of those reports. (Real Life Encounters With Shadow People) *** Many towns have tales of an old woman who might be a witch of some kind. Warrington, England had its own local, evil crone. She was known as Old Peggy Gronach and was described as being “evil, ugly and haggard.” But was she truly a witch? Many people thought so! (The Strange Tale of an English Witch)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:23.650 = Show Open
00:03:40.413 = Real Life Encounters With Shadow People
00:14:09.248 = The Deadly Allure of the Succubus ***
00:30:04.307 = Is My Girlfriend A Sex Demon?
00:40:11.988 = The Strange Tale of an English Witch ***
00:47:33.051 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Real Life Encounters With Shadow People” by Audrey Webster: http://bit.ly/2YvO77h
“The Strange Tale of an English Witch” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2KdGAF9
“The Deadly Allure of the Succubus” by Cheryl Adams Richkoff: http://bit.ly/2KdnDlJ
“Is My Girlfriend a Sex Demon?” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/314rXdP(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: July, 2020

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

This episode of Weird Darkness runs from shadow people and the succubus to a 1600s English witch whose neighbors believed she could turn into a horned beast.
It opens with shadow people as Reddit users describe them, from five pitch-black figures drifting around a bedroom in the late 1960s to a man in a top hat who sat in a chair beside a bed and talked, and a voice in the dark that told one sleeper, "don't move", before hands closed around the sleeper's throat.
From there the episode turns to the succubus, the female sex demon of legend, starting with the medieval tale of Gerbert of Aurillac, the future Pope Sylvester II, and his secret lover Meridiana, who is said to have predicted his death. The accounts carry on through French novelist J.K. Huysmans waking in a monastery cell, a young man in Bakersfield, California, held down in his bed in December 2012 by something that laughed and cried out, "Soon!", and an anonymous man who says he prayed to Lilith for a succubus and got one.
Next comes a checklist for men who suspect the woman they're living with is a succubus, from a girlfriend with no family at all to friends who can't explain why they hate her and the drained feeling that follows their nights together.
The episode closes in Warrington, England, in the 1600s, where a woman known as Old Peggy Gronach settled at a ruined farm after slipping away from witch-hunters in Norwich, and children who crept up to her cottage saw a hair-covered creature with red eyes and horns at the window just before Peggy came screaming out the front door. Years later, rumor had it that a skeleton with the body of a four-legged animal and a human skull had turned up half-buried in a field nearby.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75465992Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessSuccubus visits run from the days of a future pope and his secret lover, Meridiana, to a Bakersfield, California, bedroom recently, where a young man says something held him down and laughed at him. What are sex demons? And could your girlfriend be...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SexDemons

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Succubi are female-appearing sexual demons that approach men in a variety of ways, usually while they are sleeping, then seduce them. Often men report that their experiences with succubi are positive and enjoyable, but just as often, they report that the pleasure had a thread of something evil running through it… and that thread leads to utter destruction. (The Deadly Allure of the Succubus) *** And the woman you are living with right now – your own wife or girlfriend – is it possible she is a succubus? We’ll look a bit deeper into the signs of a succubus so you can be aware and on alert! (Is My Girlfriend a Sex Demon?) *** In recent years, stories of personal encounters with shadow people have flooded the Internet. So much so, that a subcategory of Reddit was created solely for those who have experienced a shadow person and wish to share their story. We’ll share some of those reports. (Real Life Encounters With Shadow People) *** Many towns have tales of an old woman who might be a witch of some kind. Warrington, England had its own local, evil crone. She was known as Old Peggy Gronach and was described as being “evil, ugly and haggard.” But was she truly a witch? Many people thought so! (The Strange Tale of an English Witch)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:23.650 = Show Open
00:03:40.413 = Real Life Encounters With Shadow People
00:14:09.248 = The Deadly Allure of the Succubus ***
00:30:04.307 = Is My Girlfriend A Sex Demon?
00:40:11.988 = The Strange Tale of an English Witch ***
00:47:33.051 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Real Life Encounters With Shadow People” by Audrey Webster: http://bit.ly/2YvO77h
“The Strange Tale of an English Witch” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2KdGAF9
“The Deadly Allure of the Succubus” by Cheryl Adams Richkoff: http://bit.ly/2KdnDlJ
“Is My Girlfriend a Sex Demon?” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/314rXdP(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: July, 2020

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Man Who Found Out” by Roger Dee (Fantastic Universe, September 1954)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 30, 2026

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Man Who Found Out” by Roger Dee (Fantastic Universe, September 1954)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 30, 2026

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Favor of Women” (November 17, 1978) ***WD
00:45:22.154 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Signal Man” (1968) ***WD
01:14:40.504 = Chet Chetter, “Highway of Death” (1990-1992)
01:43:54.058 = The Clock, “Star-Crossed Lovers” (February 28, 1956)
02:09:53.202 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944) ***WD
02:38:55.592 = The Crime Club, “Death Is A Knockout” (June 12, 1947)
03:07:56.228 = Crime Classics, “Your Loving Son Nero” (August 31, 1953)
03:37:51.478 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Legend of Windigo” (November 03, 1946) ***WD
04:03:37.956 = CBC Deep Night, “Pig And Pepper’ (July 22, 2005)
04:34:33.294 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Shrinking People” (July 27, 1943)
05:02:51.123 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0787

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75446299Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:01:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn the year 3978, Earth is fifteen days from running out of the fuel it runs on, and the only planet that can sell it more is ruled by a queen who stopped selling a year ago. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Favor of Women” (November 17, 1978) ***WD
00:45:22.154 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Signal Man” (1968) ***WD
01:14:40.504 = Chet Chetter, “Highway of Death” (1990-1992)
01:43:54.058 = The Clock, “Star-Crossed Lovers” (February 28, 1956)
02:09:53.202 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944) ***WD
02:38:55.592 = The Crime Club, “Death Is A Knockout” (June 12, 1947)
03:07:56.228 = Crime Classics, “Your Loving Son Nero” (August 31, 1953)
03:37:51.478 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Legend of Windigo” (November 03, 1946) ***WD
04:03:37.956 = CBC Deep Night, “Pig And Pepper’ (July 22, 2005)
04:34:33.294 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Shrinking People” (July 27, 1943)
05:02:51.123 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0787

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18222falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/TexasHumanoids
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TexasHumanoids

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n8jax4r

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Reports have been coming in for decades of hairy creatures in Texas something like a bipedal wolf, or maybe a Sasquatch. Other reports have the creature with no hair at all. Even stranger – whatever this creature, or creatures may be, it’s not always on the ground that they are spotted, but in the sky as well. (Hairy Humanoids of Texas) *** In October of 1973, two fisherman reported seeing a space ship – and two extraterrestrials emerge from the craft when it hovered near the ground. Was this a true case of a close encounter of the third kind, or was something else going on? (Close Encounter in Pascagoula) *** 
The subject of Interview with a Serial Killer — streaming on Netflix now — speaks out in his own chilling words. We’ll reveal the killer inside the thoughts of Arthur Shawcross. (Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross) *** The two most famous goat-like cryptids cause havoc in their respective American hometowns. We’ll look at both the Maryland Goatman and the Pope Lick Monster. (Cloven-Hoff Cryptids) *** Weirdo family member Tyler shares some of the numerous odd things that happened at his house while growing up. It sounds like the woman who used to live there may have decided to return after death to continue her residence. (This Is My House, Whatever You Are Go Away)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:52.818 = Show Open
00:03:06.569 = Hairy Humanoids of Texas
00:22:16.695 = Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross ***
00:31:49.496 = Close Encounter in Pascagoula
00:42:50.832 = Cloven Hoof Cryptids ***
00:48:31.752 = This Is My House, Whatever You Are, Go Away
00:54:47.268 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Hairy Humanoids of Texas” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2YlYzSM
“Close Encounter In Pascagoula” by Micah Hanks: http://bit.ly/2Zim24k
“Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/30Rhv9C
“Cloven-Hoof Cryptids” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/32Mi869
“This Is My House, Whatever You Are Go Away” by Weirdo family member Tyler(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: July, 2020
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n8jax4r

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Reports have been coming in for decades of hairy creatures in Texas something like a bipedal wolf, or maybe a Sasquatch. Other reports have the creature with no hair at all. Even stranger – whatever this creature, or creatures may be, it’s not always on the ground that they are spotted, but in the sky as well. (Hairy Humanoids of Texas) *** In October of 1973, two fisherman reported seeing a space ship – and two extraterrestrials emerge from the craft when it hovered near the ground. Was this a true case of a close encounter of the third kind, or was something else going on? (Close Encounter in Pascagoula) *** 
The subject of Interview with a Serial Killer — streaming on Netflix now — speaks out in his own chilling words. We’ll reveal the killer inside the thoughts of Arthur Shawcross. (Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross) *** The two most famous goat-like cryptids cause havoc in their respective American hometowns. We’ll look at both the Maryland Goatman and the Pope Lick Monster. (Cloven-Hoff Cryptids) *** Weirdo family member Tyler shares some of the numerous odd things that happened at his house while growing up. It sounds like the woman who used to live there may have decided to return after death to continue her residence. (This Is My House, Whatever You Are Go Away)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:52.818 = Show Open
00:03:06.569 = Hairy Humanoids of Texas
00:22:16.695 = Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross ***
00:31:49.496 = Close Encounter in Pascagoula
00:42:50.832 = Cloven Hoof Cryptids ***
00:48:31.752 = This Is My House, Whatever You Are, Go Away
00:54:47.268 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Hairy Humanoids of Texas” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2YlYzSM
“Close Encounter In Pascagoula” by Micah Hanks: http://bit.ly/2Zim24k
“Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/30Rhv9C
“Cloven-Hoof Cryptids” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/32Mi869
“This Is My House, Whatever You Are Go Away” by Weirdo family member Tyler(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)3364alien_abduction,arthur_shawcross,charles_hickson,converse_werewolf,cryptids,ghost_stories,goatman,hairy_humanoids,haunted_house,houston_batman,interview_with_a_serial_killer,maryland_goatman,paranormal,pascagoula_abduction,pope_lick_monster,serial_killers,texas_cryptids,true_crime,ufos,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/LikeAZombieBite
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Patient That Time Forgot” by Keith Conrad, from http://www.auditoryanthology.com

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 29, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PagedFromRoom316

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Patient That Time Forgot” by Keith Conrad, from http://www.auditoryanthology.com

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 29, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Conspiracy” (November 15, 1978) ***WD
00:46:25.640 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Night (Thursday Nights At The Firehouse)” (June 07, 1945)
01:15:55.462 = Barry Craig, “Song Of Death” (December 26, 1951) ***WD
01:45:04.366 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “A Little Place Off The Edgware Road” (December 1986)
01:57:50.877 = Night Beat, “Marvelous Machine” (June 05, 1952) ***WD
02:28:25.639 = The Black Book, “Different Readings” (November 21, 1951) ***WD
02:53:37.125 = Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, “The Ghost To Ghost Matter” (May 18, 1958) ***WD
03:18:11.630 = Box 13, “Hunt And Peck” (March 06, 1949)
03:44:42.435 = Calling All Cars, “The Cut Rate Murder” (April 11, 1934)
04:15:58.236 = Casey Crime Photographer, ‘Mysterious Lodger” (March 06, 1947)
04:46:23.234 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Girl Of His Dreams” (1960s)
04:49:57.115 = Incredible But True, “Death Of A Monster” (1950-1951)
04:53:30.980 = Strange Adventure, “Smart Guy” (1945)
04:56:45.507 = Tales Of The Frightened, “Mirror Of Death” (November 27, 1957)
05:01:40.499 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0786

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75422464Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:17:44 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessArch Oboloer’s “Night”: Chicago firemen tell one of their own why their station hasn't made a Thursday-night run in twenty years, in Arch Oboler's play about a single night across America in June 1945. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts,...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Conspiracy” (November 15, 1978) ***WD
00:46:25.640 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Night (Thursday Nights At The Firehouse)” (June 07, 1945)
01:15:55.462 = Barry Craig, “Song Of Death” (December 26, 1951) ***WD
01:45:04.366 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “A Little Place Off The Edgware Road” (December 1986)
01:57:50.877 = Night Beat, “Marvelous Machine” (June 05, 1952) ***WD
02:28:25.639 = The Black Book, “Different Readings” (November 21, 1951) ***WD
02:53:37.125 = Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, “The Ghost To Ghost Matter” (May 18, 1958) ***WD
03:18:11.630 = Box 13, “Hunt And Peck” (March 06, 1949)
03:44:42.435 = Calling All Cars, “The Cut Rate Murder” (April 11, 1934)
04:15:58.236 = Casey Crime Photographer, ‘Mysterious Lodger” (March 06, 1947)
04:46:23.234 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Girl Of His Dreams” (1960s)
04:49:57.115 = Incredible But True, “Death Of A Monster” (1950-1951)
04:53:30.980 = Strange Adventure, “Smart Guy” (1945)
04:56:45.507 = Tales Of The Frightened, “Mirror Of Death” (November 27, 1957)
05:01:40.499 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0786

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ForestHorror

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cuh5y

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: People who live and work in remote areas know that sometimes too much quiet can make your mind race. However, some experiences stick with people long after they occur because of the degree of creepiness. On Reddit, plenty of people who live in rural areas or make their livelihood there, share their scary stories for the rest of us to freak out over. We know that often strange people linger around woods, parks, and other desolate areas. And we have all heard plenty of the kind of creepy stories that backpackers experience. However, in this episode, the stories are more than a little unpleasant, because the people who suffered them weren't just out and about anywhere; they were at their homes, or doing their jobs. Imagine living in the woods, and looking up from your bathtub to see a face looking back at you. Or imagine you are working as a forest ranger and come across a thumb nailed to a tree. Tonight I will share some of the terrifying real-life stories, stories that are the stuff of nightmares.
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:39.734 = Show Open
00:02:35.745 = Living In Remote Places
00:21:34.077 = Park Ranger Scares ***
00:40:20.539 = Backpacker Terrors ***
01:00:46.336 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Terrors of People Living In Remote Areas” by Matthew Lavelle: http://bit.ly/2Y5j1r2
“Park Ranger Scares” by Rosa Pasquarella: http://bit.ly/2xNbZZ6
“Horrifying Backpacker Stories” by Jen Lennon: http://bit.ly/2LXcfNs(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: July, 2021
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
Weird Darkness host Darren Marlar shares wilderness horror stories from Reddit, told by people who live out in the country, park rangers who work the backcountry, and backpackers from Alabama to the Adirondacks.
It opens with a woman alone at night on a rural property who saw a man's face at her kitchen window, and the next day she and her husband found his makeshift cabin on their land, where he'd stashed canned goods from their kitchen and pinned up selfies taken in their bed. Others describe an intruder in rural Louisiana with a white sheet tied over his head and a peeper in the Australian desert who stacked wooden pallets under a bathroom window to see in.
From there, the park rangers take over, starting with a trip leader on Mount Sterling in North Carolina who watched a man with no headlamp or gear sit under a tree and stare at a camp of middle schoolers until 3:30 in the morning. Rangers also came across a human thumb nailed to a tree, a child's stuffed animal hanging from a noose, and a cleanly severed deer head with no blood, lying on a trail in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley.
The episode closes with backpackers, including a 12-year-old and his older brother who hid on an Alabama hilltop while hog hunters with dogs fired into the woods around their campsite, and two friends in the Adirondacks who watched a man with a shotgun search their tent. A solo hiker's Kodak disposable camera came back from Costco with ten pictures of the hiker asleep inside the tent, and another backpacker found a cell phone deep in the woods, still switched on, with 911 as the last number dialed.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75418558Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessPeople living and working in remote areas often encounter things far creepier than just silence. These are real-life stories of unsettling encounters, from faces at the window to gruesome discoveries deep in the woods. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ForestHorror

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8cuh5y

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: People who live and work in remote areas know that sometimes too much quiet can make your mind race. However, some experiences stick with people long after they occur because of the degree of creepiness. On Reddit, plenty of people who live in rural areas or make their livelihood there, share their scary stories for the rest of us to freak out over. We know that often strange people linger around woods, parks, and other desolate areas. And we have all heard plenty of the kind of creepy stories that backpackers experience. However, in this episode, the stories are more than a little unpleasant, because the people who suffered them weren't just out and about anywhere; they were at their homes, or doing their jobs. Imagine living in the woods, and looking up from your bathtub to see a face looking back at you. Or imagine you are working as a forest ranger and come across a thumb nailed to a tree. Tonight I will share some of the terrifying real-life stories, stories that are the stuff of nightmares.
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:39.734 = Show Open
00:02:35.745 = Living In Remote Places
00:21:34.077 = Park Ranger Scares ***
00:40:20.539 = Backpacker Terrors ***
01:00:46.336 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Terrors of People Living In Remote Areas” by Matthew Lavelle: http://bit.ly/2Y5j1r2
“Park Ranger Scares” by Rosa Pasquarella: http://bit.ly/2xNbZZ6
“Horrifying Backpacker Stories” by Jen Lennon: http://bit.ly/2LXcfNs(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: July, 2021
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL3732adirondacks,appalachian_mountains,backpacking_horror_stories,camping_horror_stories,cougar_encounter,creepy_encounters,forest_ranger,found_in_the_woods,home_invasion,park_ranger_stories,peeping_tom,reddit_scary_stories,rural_horror_stories,scary_stories,stalker_stories,true_scary_stories,weird_darkness,wilderness_horror,woods_horror_stories,yellowstonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fort-worth-s-goat-man-and-the-summer-texas-went-monster-hunting-wdradio--75307169==========
HOUR ONE: “Jerry Meets A Sasquatch” *** Greer Island, a small patch of land close to where the West Fork of the Trinity River flows into Lake Worth, is heavily shaded by tall oaks, cedar elms and cottonwoods. One of the quietest spots in Fort Worth, the island is home to egrets and owls, perhaps an alligator or two. And maybe, just maybe, the Lake Worth Monster. (The Lake Worth Monster) *** In 2017, Washington State Senator Karen Keiser was quoted as saying, “The incidents continue, they continue, and we have to consider that there is potential cosmic life over the island… it’s a very special place, with a cosmic presence.” What exactly happened on Maurey Island in 1947? (The Maurey Island Incident) *** Whether you’re a true believer or one of those skeptics, stories of spirits haunting the living from the confines of a Ouija board can chill you to the bone, and make you think twice before communicating with entities from another dimension. (True And Disturbing Ouija Board Stories)
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HOUR TWO: Did she drown? Did she commit suicide? Despite her death in 1889, we still don’t know how Maggie Hourigan died. (The Mystery of Maggie Hourigan) *** In 1958 Gavin Gibbons wrote a children’s science-fiction novel By Space Ship to the Moon, which featured a UFO landing on Moel Sych in the Berwyn Mountains of North Wales. Sixteen years later, in a surreal case of life imitating art, those very same mountains would again be the focus for a story involving a downed UFO. But this time, some said, the story was for real. (The UFO Case That Refuses to Die) *** What if creatures like gnomes and imps aren’t just real – but also evil? (Nasty Gnomes, Evil Imps and Terrifying Tommyknockers)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
BOOK: “UFO Down?” by Andy Roberts: https://amzn.to/2WYffOY
BOOK: “By Spaceship To The Moon” by Jack Coggins: https://amzn.to/2UTayDp
BOOK: “The Lake Worth Monster of Greer Island” by Sallie Ann Clarke: https://amzn.to/2JuWICg
PHOTO: “Lake Worth Monster” photo by Allen Plaster: https://tinyurl.com/v9xsgwa
“The Mystery of Maggie Hourigan” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder by Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y4rkkm66
“The UFO Case That Refuses to Die” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/tsxhnvu
“Nasty Gnomes, Evil Imps and Terrifying Tommyknockers” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/Something Small, Something Evil | Demonic Gnomes That Terrorize and Torment the Living: https://tinyurl.com/wk36c2j
“The Lake Worth Monster” by Chris Vaughn for NBC 5 in Dallas/Ft. Worth: https://tinyurl.com/vh6ym6b
“The Maury Island Incident” by Erik Rowton for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/yx2vvpv5
“True And Disturbing Ouija Board Stories” by Jacob Shelton for “Graveyard Shift”: https://tinyurl.com/yx48q3e6
“Jerry Meets A Sasquatch” from Paranormality Magazine
“My Boyfriend’s Doppelganger” from Paranormality Magazine
==========
(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2026

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75307169Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn July 1969, six frightened people told Fort Worth police they'd been attacked near Greer Island on Lake Worth by something half-man and half-goat, covered in fur and scales, and within days hundreds of armed hunters were combing the woods for a...==========
HOUR ONE: “Jerry Meets A Sasquatch” *** Greer Island, a small patch of land close to where the West Fork of the Trinity River flows into Lake Worth, is heavily shaded by tall oaks, cedar elms and cottonwoods. One of the quietest spots in Fort Worth, the island is home to egrets and owls, perhaps an alligator or two. And maybe, just maybe, the Lake Worth Monster. (The Lake Worth Monster) *** In 2017, Washington State Senator Karen Keiser was quoted as saying, “The incidents continue, they continue, and we have to consider that there is potential cosmic life over the island… it’s a very special place, with a cosmic presence.” What exactly happened on Maurey Island in 1947? (The Maurey Island Incident) *** Whether you’re a true believer or one of those skeptics, stories of spirits haunting the living from the confines of a Ouija board can chill you to the bone, and make you think twice before communicating with entities from another dimension. (True And Disturbing Ouija Board Stories)
==========
HOUR TWO: Did she drown? Did she commit suicide? Despite her death in 1889, we still don’t know how Maggie Hourigan died. (The Mystery of Maggie Hourigan) *** In 1958 Gavin Gibbons wrote a children’s science-fiction novel By Space Ship to the Moon, which featured a UFO landing on Moel Sych in the Berwyn Mountains of North Wales. Sixteen years later, in a surreal case of life imitating art, those very same mountains would again be the focus for a story involving a downed UFO. But this time, some said, the story was for real. (The UFO Case That Refuses to Die) *** What if creatures like gnomes and imps aren’t just real – but also evil? (Nasty Gnomes, Evil Imps and Terrifying Tommyknockers)
==========
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
BOOK: “UFO Down?” by Andy Roberts: https://amzn.to/2WYffOY
BOOK: “By Spaceship To The Moon” by Jack Coggins: https://amzn.to/2UTayDp
BOOK: “The Lake Worth Monster of Greer Island” by Sallie Ann Clarke: https://amzn.to/2JuWICg
PHOTO: “Lake Worth Monster” photo by Allen Plaster: https://tinyurl.com/v9xsgwa
“The Mystery of Maggie Hourigan” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder by Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y4rkkm66
“The UFO Case That Refuses to Die” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/tsxhnvu
“Nasty Gnomes, Evil Imps and Terrifying Tommyknockers” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/Something Small, Something Evil | Demonic Gnomes That Terrorize and Torment the Living: https://tinyurl.com/wk36c2j
“The Lake Worth Monster” by Chris Vaughn for NBC 5 in Dallas/Ft. Worth: https://tinyurl.com/vh6ym6b
“The Maury Island...]]>5301falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ChristaPike
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/ChristaPike

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75403779Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:46:33 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn January of 1995, Christa Pike led a fellow Job Corps student named Colleen Slemmer onto the University of Tennessee's agricultural campus and came back with a piece of Colleen's skull in her pocket; Tennessee plans to execute her at 10 a.m....
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/ChristaPike

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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1809christa_pike,clemency,colleen_slemmer,crime_news,death_penalty,death_row,execution,job_corps_murder,knoxville_tennessee,lethal_injection,pentagram_murder,riverbend_prison,satanic_panic,skull_souvenir,tadaryl_shipp,tennessee_supreme_court,true_crime,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,women_on_death_rowfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ThisMan
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ThisMan

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4jdks4j3

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: People around the world are dreaming about the very same man, a stranger they do not know. Who is this man? How is he invading the dreams of thousands of people? (Are You Dreaming This Man) *** On a warm July night in 1919, the body of young Bella Wright was found with a bullet hole in her head. Now, exactly 100 years later, the mystery of her murder is still unsolved. (The Man With The Green Bicycle) *** Weirdo family member Darren shares a story about one of his co-workers. (More Than Just Books In The Library) *** The bloodstain remains on the floor to this day—and several witnesses have claimed to see a black mist materialize from the spot and glide through the house. We’ll look at what could be the most haunted home in Philadelphia. (The Haunting of Grumblethorpe) *** The legendary paranormal researcher, Harry Price was the first to go ghost hunting inthe infamous Borley Rectory. But some think there is more mystery to the man himself than to anything he chose to investigate. (The Mysterious Ghost Hunter, Harry Price) *** Demons are notorious for possessing innocent human beings – but it doesn’t always need to be a person. Sometimes a demon can simply take up residence in your house. We’ll look at some signs to determine if that is happening in your home. (When Your Home Has a Demon) *** In a small town in Russia, numerous voodoo dolls suddenly appeared on pillars, fences, and bus stops. Where did they come from, and what is their purpose? (The Terrifying Dolls That Appeared From Nowhere) *** In a small Seattle apartment, Cleveland Tony Harmon’s past has finally caught up with him. Now he’s ready to tell his terrifying story. (Haunted By His Paranormal Past) *** Weirdo family member Julia Harrison describes the endless horrors she experienced when she bought a new home. (It Began When They Gave Me The House Key) *** Strange and spooky things have been happening in a small town in Ohio. But then, you should probably expect the abnormal when you live in a place named “Helltown”. (Hijinks in Helltown)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:49.479 = Show Open
00:03:55.559 = Are You Dreaming Of This Man?
00:12:34.945 = The Terrifying Dolls That Appeared From Nowhere
00:15:41.002 = Haunted By A Paranormal Past
00:26:33.121 = Hijinks In Helltown ***
00:38:15.143 = It Began When They Gave Me The House Key
00:44:33.462 = When Your Home Has a Demon ***
00:55:15.492 = The Man With The Green Bicycle
01:03:31.833 = The Haunting of Grumblethorpe ***
01:08:46.089 = The Mysterious Ghost Hunter, Harry Price
01:18:09.557 = More Than Just Books In The Library
01:20:00.770 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
PHOTOS for “Do You Dream of This Man”: Collage #1: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ThisMan1, Collage #2: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ThisMan2, Collage #3: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ThisMan3
“Are You Dreaming This Man” from Beyond Science: (link no longer available)
“When Your Home Has a Demon” by Rob Schwarz: http://bit.ly/2XxJdLt
“The Man With The Green Bicycle” by Elisabeth Tilstra: http://bit.ly/2FVP0PY
“The Haunting of Grumblethorpe” by Gary Sweeney: http://bit.ly/2L4AY2L
“The Mysterious Ghost Hunter, Harry Price”: Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2Jh81yw, Stephanie Almazan: http://bit.ly/2JnWwEg
“More Than Just Books In The Library” by Weirdo family member, Darren (not Darren Marlar)
“The Terrifying Dolls That Appeared From Nowhere” by Paul Seaburn: http://bit.ly/2NVuxRV
“Haunted By His Paranormal Past” by Erik Lacitis: (link no longer available)
“Hijinks in Helltown” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2XT0hGO
“It Began When They Gave Me The House Key” by Weirdo family member Julia Harrison(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: June, 2021
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ThisMan

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4jdks4j3

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: People around the world are dreaming about the very same man, a stranger they do not know. Who is this man? How is he invading the dreams of thousands of people? (Are You Dreaming This Man) *** On a warm July night in 1919, the body of young Bella Wright was found with a bullet hole in her head. Now, exactly 100 years later, the mystery of her murder is still unsolved. (The Man With The Green Bicycle) *** Weirdo family member Darren shares a story about one of his co-workers. (More Than Just Books In The Library) *** The bloodstain remains on the floor to this day—and several witnesses have claimed to see a black mist materialize from the spot and glide through the house. We’ll look at what could be the most haunted home in Philadelphia. (The Haunting of Grumblethorpe) *** The legendary paranormal researcher, Harry Price was the first to go ghost hunting inthe infamous Borley Rectory. But some think there is more mystery to the man himself than to anything he chose to investigate. (The Mysterious Ghost Hunter, Harry Price) *** Demons are notorious for possessing innocent human beings – but it doesn’t always need to be a person. Sometimes a demon can simply take up residence in your house. We’ll look at some signs to determine if that is happening in your home. (When Your Home Has a Demon) *** In a small town in Russia, numerous voodoo dolls suddenly appeared on pillars, fences, and bus stops. Where did they come from, and what is their purpose? (The Terrifying Dolls That Appeared From Nowhere) *** In a small Seattle apartment, Cleveland Tony Harmon’s past has finally caught up with him. Now he’s ready to tell his terrifying story. (Haunted By His Paranormal Past) *** Weirdo family member Julia Harrison describes the endless horrors she experienced when she bought a new home. (It Began When They Gave Me The House Key) *** Strange and spooky things have been happening in a small town in Ohio. But then, you should probably expect the abnormal when you live in a place named “Helltown”. (Hijinks in Helltown)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:49.479 = Show Open
00:03:55.559 = Are You Dreaming Of This Man?
00:12:34.945 = The Terrifying Dolls That Appeared From Nowhere
00:15:41.002 = Haunted By A Paranormal Past
00:26:33.121 = Hijinks In Helltown ***
00:38:15.143 = It Began When They Gave Me The House Key
00:44:33.462 = When Your Home Has a Demon ***
00:55:15.492 = The Man With The Green Bicycle
01:03:31.833 = The Haunting of Grumblethorpe ***
01:08:46.089 = The Mysterious Ghost Hunter, Harry Price
01:18:09.557 = More Than Just Books In The Library
01:20:00.770 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
PHOTOS for “Do You Dream of This Man”: Collage #1: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ThisMan1,...]]>4867bella_wright,borley_rectory,boston_mills,demonic_infestation,dream_phenomenon,ghost_stories,green_bicycle_case,grumblethorpe,harry_price,haunted_houses,helltown_ohio,internet_hoaxes,paranormal,poltergeist,portsmouth_poltergeist,this_man,true_crime,unsolved_murders,voodoo_dolls,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/amethystbaby
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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736


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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75393559Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:42:11 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn August of 2018, a spiritual guidance counselor from Bristol went on ITV's This Morning to announce that she was ready to start a family with the ghost she'd met in the Australian bush. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION:...
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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736


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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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ABOUT THE STORY: It’s a classic tale from H.P. Lovecraft entitled “Herbert West: Reanimator”. Herbert West is perhaps the best-known of Lovecraft’s human characters. Most people upon hearing the word “Reanimator” will automatically think of the film from 1985 of the same name – based upon the story you’re about to hear. But loosely based. Very… loosely… based. They went more in a comedy direction with the film. Some believe Lovecraft did intend his originally story to be a parody of Frankenstein. But it doesn’t really feel like a parody. At least, to the extent that parodies are supposed to be funny. Also, Herbert West is the antithesis of Victor Frankenstein. Whereas Mary Shelley’s scientist is mad only to the extent he is prone to wild flights of passionate emotion and expressing himself in florid romantic speeches, Herbert West is hyper-rational, dispassionate, amoral, and unsentimental. Where Frankenstein is wracked with debilitating guilt, West is a sociopath, driven by a desire to prove his theories correct no matter what the cost. Maybe Lovecraft’s point was that if anyone was going to bring dead bodies back to a kind of “life,” it would be a ruthless and unemotional scientist, not someone who sounds suspiciously like a lovesick poet. And, I guess he’s probably right. Still, if you’re after the big laughs like what was in the movie, “Herbert West: Reanimator” is not the place to find them. It’s a story in six parts, but each part is essentially the same as the others: West reanimates a corpse. Reanimated corpse starts wrecking everything. West and the narrator conceal their involvement. Rinse and repeat. The story was written as a serial, published one chapter at a time from October 1921 to June 1922 in the amateur publication “Home Brew”. And because it was written during that time, you will hear language not considered politically correct today – particularly that of words used to describe people of color. But as I have done in the past, I am leaving it all intact to preserve the author’s words in their original form, and so we never forget our sometimes horrible history. 
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/reanimator
SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Re-Animator: Tales of Herbert West” by H.P. Lovecraft: https://amzn.to/3Oc1V2s
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 27, 2026
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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ABOUT THE STORY: It’s a classic tale from H.P. Lovecraft entitled “Herbert West: Reanimator”. Herbert West is perhaps the best-known of Lovecraft’s human characters. Most people upon hearing the word “Reanimator” will automatically think of the film from 1985 of the same name – based upon the story you’re about to hear. But loosely based. Very… loosely… based. They went more in a comedy direction with the film. Some believe Lovecraft did intend his originally story to be a parody of Frankenstein. But it doesn’t really feel like a parody. At least, to the extent that parodies are supposed to be funny. Also, Herbert West is the antithesis of Victor Frankenstein. Whereas Mary Shelley’s scientist is mad only to the extent he is prone to wild flights of passionate emotion and expressing himself in florid romantic speeches, Herbert West is hyper-rational, dispassionate, amoral, and unsentimental. Where Frankenstein is wracked with debilitating guilt, West is a sociopath, driven by a desire to prove his theories correct no matter what the cost. Maybe Lovecraft’s point was that if anyone was going to bring dead bodies back to a kind of “life,” it would be a ruthless and unemotional scientist, not someone who sounds suspiciously like a lovesick poet. And, I guess he’s probably right. Still, if you’re after the big laughs like what was in the movie, “Herbert West: Reanimator” is not the place to find them. It’s a story in six parts, but each part is essentially the same as the others: West reanimates a corpse. Reanimated corpse starts wrecking everything. West and the narrator conceal their involvement. Rinse and repeat. The story was written as a serial, published one chapter at a time from October 1921 to June 1922 in the amateur publication “Home Brew”. And because it was written during that time, you will hear language not considered politically correct today – particularly that of words used to describe people of color. But as I have done in the past, I am leaving it all intact to preserve the author’s words in their original form, and so we never forget our sometimes horrible history. 
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/reanimator
SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Re-Animator: Tales of Herbert West” by H.P. Lovecraft: https://amzn.to/3Oc1V2s
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 27, 2026
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Sound of Terror” (October 27, 1978) ***WD
00:46:38.792 = 2000 Plus, “Robot Killer” (August 30, 1950) ***WD (LQ)
01:15:05.861 = The Unexpected, “Finale” (1947-1948)
01:30:44.877 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Mystery of the Zombie” (1936) ***WD
01:45:15.177 = Dark Venture, “Miser” (December 09, 1946)
02:15:10.870 = The Weird Circle, “Declared Insane” (July 22, 1943) ***WD
02:42:16.034 = The Whistler, “Murder Is Blind” (June 04, 1945)
03:12:50.864 = Strange Wills, “Penthouse Orphan” (October 26, 1946)
03:42:25.859 = Witch’s Tale, “King Shark God” (August 14, 1935) ***WD
04:08:31.299 = X Minus One, “Field Study” (February 20, 1957)
04:30:06.135 = Tales of the Frightened, “Man In A Raincoat” (1957)
04:35:04.428 = Beyond The Green Door, “Dr. James Neal And Bowler” (1966)
04:39:36.543 = ABC Mystery Time, “Sherlock Speckled Band” (May 01, 1956) ***WD
05:03:09.941 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0785

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75387860Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:09:40 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessLeft alone at a Ninth Avenue bus stop on the day a U.N. ambassador is kidnapped, a detective's girlfriend picks up a ringing pay phone and hears a stranger tell her the ransom is on its way to the pickup. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts,...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Sound of Terror” (October 27, 1978) ***WD
00:46:38.792 = 2000 Plus, “Robot Killer” (August 30, 1950) ***WD (LQ)
01:15:05.861 = The Unexpected, “Finale” (1947-1948)
01:30:44.877 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Mystery of the Zombie” (1936) ***WD
01:45:15.177 = Dark Venture, “Miser” (December 09, 1946)
02:15:10.870 = The Weird Circle, “Declared Insane” (July 22, 1943) ***WD
02:42:16.034 = The Whistler, “Murder Is Blind” (June 04, 1945)
03:12:50.864 = Strange Wills, “Penthouse Orphan” (October 26, 1946)
03:42:25.859 = Witch’s Tale, “King Shark God” (August 14, 1935) ***WD
04:08:31.299 = X Minus One, “Field Study” (February 20, 1957)
04:30:06.135 = Tales of the Frightened, “Man In A Raincoat” (1957)
04:35:04.428 = Beyond The Green Door, “Dr. James Neal And Bowler” (1966)
04:39:36.543 = ABC Mystery Time, “Sherlock Speckled Band” (May 01, 1956) ***WD
05:03:09.941 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0785

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18240falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/GraveCompany
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/GraveCompany

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/msekwj

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Cemeteries are more than just resting places for the dead; they are steeped in history, emotion, and, some believe, paranormal activity. We’ll explore the eerie tales and scientific theories that make these hallowed grounds a focal point for ghostly encounters. (Unveiling The Secrets of Spirits At Cemeteries) *** Ever driven down a dark, winding country road and felt the hair on the back of your neck stand up? It’s very possible you did if you were traveling down Sleepy Hollow Road. This isn’t the Washington Irving tale of a hamlet in New York State – this is an infamous road in Kentucky with eerie legends of ghostly hearses, time warps, satanic rituals and haunted bridges. (The Sleepy Hollow of Kentucky) *** In the picturesque village of Bennington, Vermont, 18-year-old Paula Jean Welden disappeared on a chilly December afternoon in 1946. The case took many twists, including a fruitless search in the wilderness, misleading clues, and even the formation of the Vermont State Police due to criticism of the investigation. To this day, Paula's fate remains unknown. (Vanished: The Unsolved Disappearance of Paula Jean Welden”) *** In 1968, Spain experienced an unprecedented wave of UFO and humanoid sightings that left many mystified, terrified… and mesmerized. From encounters with mysterious figures in homes, to bizarre sightings outdoors, 1968 had the entire country of Spain talking about aliens from outer space. (1968: The Year Of High Strangeness) *** Despite humanity's efforts to control nature, sometimes the natural world pushes back in unexpected and chaotic ways. From a pigeon poop-induced blackout in Japan to a squirrel terrorizing a Welsh town, animals can disrupt our lives… and sometimes in humorous ways. (Man Vs Nature – When Animals Wreak Havoc) *** On a stormy night in April 1893, two condemned prisoners at Sing Sing Prison blinded a guard with pepper spray, and executed a daring escape down the Hudson River that left authorities baffled and the public enthralled. (The Great Escape From Sing Sing) *** You seemed to like my new film noir story idea, so I have another Murder Noir tonight – based on a true case from Halloween Day, 1981 when 11-year-old Karl Heikell told his parents he was going for a walk in Calumet, Michigan. He never returned home. (Murder Noir: The Case of the Vanishing Trick-or-Treater) *** Did pterosaurs, the ancient flying reptiles, truly vanish millions of years ago, or do they still soar through our skies? We’ll look at claims of modern-day sightings, some controversial theories, and a tantalizing photograph that challenges their extinction. Could these prehistoric flying giants still be among us in hiding?
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:46.290 = Show Open
00:04:10.752 = Unveiling The Secrets of Spirits In Cemeteries
00:15:47.037 = The Great Escape From Sing Sing ***
00:20:30.562 = Vanished: the Unsolved Disappearance of Paula Jean Welden
00:26:47.119 = The Sleepy Hollow of Kentucky
00:35:17.677 = 1968: The Year of High Strangeness ***
00:42:16.336 = Man Vs Nature – When Animals Wreak Havoc
00:53:36.056 = In Search Of Living Pterosaurs (links to photos below) ***
00:57:27.925 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“In Search of Living Pterosaurs” by David Albaugh for BasementOfTheBizarre.com (used with permission):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjvb29mr
PHOTO OF PTEROSAUR FROM CIVIL WAR: https://weirddarkness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PterosaurPhotoFromCivlWar.png
PHOTO OF PTEROSAUR FROM OLD WEST, NAILED TO BARN: https://weirddarkness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PterosaurPhotoFromOldWest.png
“Unveiling The Secrets Of Spirits In Cemeteries” sources: ***Encyclopaedia Britannica:https://www.britannica.com/topic/burial-death-rite; ***The World History Encyclopedia:https://www.worldhistory.org/burial/; ***Ecobear: https://ecobear.co/resources/dying-and-death/history-of-cemeteries/; ***ThoughtCo: https://www.thoughtco.com/death-and-burial-customs-1421757; ***Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burial
“Vanished: The Unsolved Disappearance of Paula Jean Welden” by Gary Sweeney for The-Line-Up.com (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p853yzu
“The Sleepy Hollow of Kentucky” source: Todd Atteberry, GothicHorrorStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/e57rjdm8
“1968: The Year of High Strangeness” source: Brent Swancer, MysteriousUniverse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpzv8m
“Man Vs Nature – When Animal Wreak Havoc” source: George Wilson, ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nkc5nyr6
“The Great Escape From Sing Sing” source: Robert Wilhelm, MurderByGaslight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc2mj26d(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: June 07, 2024
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/GraveCompany

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/msekwj

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Cemeteries are more than just resting places for the dead; they are steeped in history, emotion, and, some believe, paranormal activity. We’ll explore the eerie tales and scientific theories that make these hallowed grounds a focal point for ghostly encounters. (Unveiling The Secrets of Spirits At Cemeteries) *** Ever driven down a dark, winding country road and felt the hair on the back of your neck stand up? It’s very possible you did if you were traveling down Sleepy Hollow Road. This isn’t the Washington Irving tale of a hamlet in New York State – this is an infamous road in Kentucky with eerie legends of ghostly hearses, time warps, satanic rituals and haunted bridges. (The Sleepy Hollow of Kentucky) *** In the picturesque village of Bennington, Vermont, 18-year-old Paula Jean Welden disappeared on a chilly December afternoon in 1946. The case took many twists, including a fruitless search in the wilderness, misleading clues, and even the formation of the Vermont State Police due to criticism of the investigation. To this day, Paula's fate remains unknown. (Vanished: The Unsolved Disappearance of Paula Jean Welden”) *** In 1968, Spain experienced an unprecedented wave of UFO and humanoid sightings that left many mystified, terrified… and mesmerized. From encounters with mysterious figures in homes, to bizarre sightings outdoors, 1968 had the entire country of Spain talking about aliens from outer space. (1968: The Year Of High Strangeness) *** Despite humanity's efforts to control nature, sometimes the natural world pushes back in unexpected and chaotic ways. From a pigeon poop-induced blackout in Japan to a squirrel terrorizing a Welsh town, animals can disrupt our lives… and sometimes in humorous ways. (Man Vs Nature – When Animals Wreak Havoc) *** On a stormy night in April 1893, two condemned prisoners at Sing Sing Prison blinded a guard with pepper spray, and executed a daring escape down the Hudson River that left authorities baffled and the public enthralled. (The Great Escape From Sing Sing) *** You seemed to like my new film noir story idea, so I have another Murder Noir tonight – based on a true case from Halloween Day, 1981 when 11-year-old Karl Heikell told his parents he was going for a walk in Calumet, Michigan. He never returned home. (Murder Noir: The Case of the Vanishing Trick-or-Treater) *** Did pterosaurs, the ancient flying reptiles, truly vanish millions of years ago, or do they still soar through our skies? We’ll look at claims of modern-day sightings, some controversial theories, and a tantalizing photograph that challenges their extinction. Could these prehistoric flying giants still be among us in hiding?
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:46.290 = Show Open
00:04:10.752 = Unveiling The Secrets of Spirits In Cemeteries
00:15:47.037 = The Great Escape From Sing Sing ***
00:20:30.562 = Vanished: the Unsolved Disappearance of Paula Jean Welden
00:26:47.119 = The Sleepy Hollow of Kentucky
00:35:17.677 = 1968: The Year of High Strangeness ***
00:42:16.336 = Man Vs Nature – When Animals Wreak...]]>3519animal_attacks,bennington_triangle,cryptids,greyfriars_kirkyard,haunted_cemeteries,haunted_roads,highgate_cemetery,humanoid_encounters,living_pterosaurs,marie_laveau,missing_persons,paranormal,paula_jean_welden,prison_escape,sing_sing_prison,sleepy_hollow_road,spain_1968_ufo_wave,true_crime,ufo_sightings,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mt-shelivesintheattic
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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75368489Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessDr. Homer Green used his invention, a perfect regeneration treatment that lets your body always heal any damage to it perfectly, on himself. That was on September 11, 1943. Now it's August 4, 2170 – more than 200 years later. He looks exactly as he...
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 26, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Family Ties” (October 25, 1978) ***WD
00:47:00.989 = The Shadow, “Brief Fame Of John Cooper” (March 11, 1945)
01:15:53.457 = Sleep No More, “Mr. Mergenthwirker’s Lobblies” and “August Heat” (November 28, 1956) ***WD
01:41:15.406 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “By The Light Of The Moon” (December 1980)
01:55:11.803 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “When Killers Meet” (April 10, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
02:08:13.332 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD
02:22:30.113 = Suspense, “Visitor” (May 11, 1944)
02:53:03.171 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
03:22:57.225 = The Creaking Door, “Aunt Mae” (1964-1968)
03:52:57.666 = The Saint, “Fake Amnesia Killer” (November 13, 1949)
04:17:23.399 = Theater 1030, “Two Little Punctures” (July 12, 1953) ***WD
04:45:20.856 = Beyond The Green Door, “Frank Davis And Magic” (1966) ***WD
04:49:24.892 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirit Of The Dead” (1960s)
04:51:35.602 = Incredible But True, “Beware My Son” (1950-1951)
04:55:10.822 = Strange Adventure, “The Man Who Stared” (1945)
04:58:24.519 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0784

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Family Ties” (October 25, 1978) ***WD
00:47:00.989 = The Shadow, “Brief Fame Of John Cooper” (March 11, 1945)
01:15:53.457 = Sleep No More, “Mr. Mergenthwirker’s Lobblies” and “August Heat” (November 28, 1956) ***WD
01:41:15.406 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “By The Light Of The Moon” (December 1980)
01:55:11.803 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “When Killers Meet” (April 10, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
02:08:13.332 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD
02:22:30.113 = Suspense, “Visitor” (May 11, 1944)
02:53:03.171 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
03:22:57.225 = The Creaking Door, “Aunt Mae” (1964-1968)
03:52:57.666 = The Saint, “Fake Amnesia Killer” (November 13, 1949)
04:17:23.399 = Theater 1030, “Two Little Punctures” (July 12, 1953) ***WD
04:45:20.856 = Beyond The Green Door, “Frank Davis And Magic” (1966) ***WD
04:49:24.892 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirit Of The Dead” (1960s)
04:51:35.602 = Incredible But True, “Beware My Son” (1950-1951)
04:55:10.822 = Strange Adventure, “The Man Who Stared” (1945)
04:58:24.519 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0784

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p927m85

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Numerous Reddit users describe their own personal encounters with strange creatures that might be described as werewolves or wendigos… but even further skin deep. (Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters) *** In 1836, an unsuspecting passerby entered the Gardette-LePrete mansion and uncovered a scene of unimaginable horror. (Blood Soaked Gardette LePrete Mansion) *** Is it possible that some classic UFO events were actually hallucinations by people on drugs? (Psychedelic UFO Sightings) *** Ann Hodges, the only person struck by a meteorite who survived it, suffered a nervous breakdown after a media frenzy and a court battle for meteorite ownership. (Struck By a Meteor) *** A mysterious sighting in the night spawned the legend of one of West Virginia's creepiest cryptids. (The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster) *** A Weirdo family member tells the story of a ghost named Matilda. (Matilda)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:35.685 = Show Open
00:03:27.394 = True Stories of Skinwalkers And Shapeshifters
00:45:36.764 = Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion ***
00:50:42.066 = Psychedelic UFO Sightings
01:00:00.794 = Struck By A Meteor ***
01:07:47.832 = Legend Of The Flatwoods Monster
01:16:07.232 = Matilda ***
01:19:25.669 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters” by Nida Sea: http://bit.ly/2Xzkaml
“Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2Lb3RKI
“Psychedelic UFO Sightings” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2LSsETx
“Struck By a Meteor” by Martin Chalakoski: http://bit.ly/2xBwmZ5
“The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster” by Orin Grey: http://bit.ly/32jIImG
“Matilda” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: June 2022
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

Weird Darkness host Darren Marlar covers firsthand skinwalker encounters, a massacre legend from a French Quarter mansion, UFO cases that may trace back to hallucinogens, an Alabama woman struck by a meteorite, West Virginia's Flatwoods Monster, and a ghost named Matilda.
It opens with the skinwalker of Navajo tradition, a witch or medicine man said to take an animal's shape by wearing its skin, and with accounts of meeting one: a blood-matted creature with a half-bear, half-human face sitting in the road between Window Rock, Arizona, and Gallup, New Mexico, and a figure that paced a high school basketball bus at 85 miles an hour before dropping to all fours as a coyote. Other sightings range from Bandelier National Monument to the Australian bush, and a New Mexico highway patrol officer's two encounters come from George Knapp and Colm Kelleher's book Hunt for the Skinwalker.
From there, it goes to the Gardette-LePrete mansion at 716 Dauphine Street in New Orleans, where legend says a passerby in 1836 followed a trickle of blood inside and found a courtyard strewn with hacked-apart bodies and a man who'd been buried alive, said to be the brother of an Ottoman sultan, though no historical record mentions the prince or the murders.
Next, Rich Reynolds of the UFO Conjectures blog points to the CIA's MK-Ultra LSD experiments and suggests that some classic UFO encounters were drug-induced. The cases include contactee Orfeo Angelucci swallowing a pill in a Twentynine Palms, California, diner in December 1954, the 1957 abduction of Antonio Villas Boas in Brazil, and the 1973 Pascagoula, Mississippi, abduction of Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker near the World War II biological-warfare site on Horn Island, in an area where local tales tell of later experiments with the hallucinogen BZ.
After that, on November 30th, 1954, a nine-pound meteorite crashed through the ceiling of a rented house in Oak Grove, near Sylacauga, Alabama, bounced off the radio, and struck Ann Hodges on the hip as she napped. A lawsuit from her landlady, Birdie Guy, was settled with the Hodges family paying $500 for the rock, which Ann later gave to the Alabama Museum of Natural History; she suffered a nervous breakdown, split from her husband in 1964, and died in a nursing home in 1972.
Then comes West Virginia's Flatwoods Monster, the figure with a round red face, a dark green body, and a hood shaped like the ace of spades that Kathleen May and six children saw on a farm hillside in Flatwoods on September 12th, 1952, after three boys watched something streak across the sky. In 2000, Joe Nickell of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry traced it to a meteor, an aircraft beacon, and a barn owl, and Braxton County still celebrates the creature with a museum, monster-shaped chairs, and Flatwoods Days.
The episode closes with an anonymous listener's story of Matilda, the ghost in a grandmother's big double house, where a door swung shut in a windowless room, a radio switched on in the night, and police kept answering calls nobody in the house had made. An obituary in an old newspaper in the attic named a woman called Matilda who had died there, and the activity stopped once the grandmother got a dog.

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p927m85

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Numerous Reddit users describe their own personal encounters with strange creatures that might be described as werewolves or wendigos… but even further skin deep. (Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters) *** In 1836, an unsuspecting passerby entered the Gardette-LePrete mansion and uncovered a scene of unimaginable horror. (Blood Soaked Gardette LePrete Mansion) *** Is it possible that some classic UFO events were actually hallucinations by people on drugs? (Psychedelic UFO Sightings) *** Ann Hodges, the only person struck by a meteorite who survived it, suffered a nervous breakdown after a media frenzy and a court battle for meteorite ownership. (Struck By a Meteor) *** A mysterious sighting in the night spawned the legend of one of West Virginia's creepiest cryptids. (The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster) *** A Weirdo family member tells the story of a ghost named Matilda. (Matilda)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:35.685 = Show Open
00:03:27.394 = True Stories of Skinwalkers And Shapeshifters
00:45:36.764 = Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion ***
00:50:42.066 = Psychedelic UFO Sightings
01:00:00.794 = Struck By A Meteor ***
01:07:47.832 = Legend Of The Flatwoods Monster
01:16:07.232 = Matilda ***
01:19:25.669 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters” by Nida Sea: http://bit.ly/2Xzkaml
“Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2Lb3RKI
“Psychedelic UFO Sightings” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2LSsETx
“Struck By a Meteor” by Martin Chalakoski: http://bit.ly/2xBwmZ5
“The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster” by Orin Grey: http://bit.ly/32jIImG
“Matilda” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: June 2022
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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Lazarus Syndrome” (October 23, 1978) ***WD
00:47:07.172 = Peril, “The Diary” (1953) ***WD
01:12:43.894 = Mystery Playhouse, “Breakdown” (June 12, 1945)
01:39:59.820 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Lady From The Sea” (March 11, 1949) ***WD
02:08:06.004 = Ellery Queen, “Singing Rat” (January 09, 1943) (LQ)
02:38:41.468 = Quiet Please, “The Little Morning” (May 15, 1949)
03:08:01.335 = Radio City Playhouse, “Long Distance” (July 03, 1948) ***WD
03:37:56.079 = Starlight Theater, “Man Hires Hit Man To Kill Him” (Late 1940s-Early 1950s) ***WD
04:05:36.331 = Sam Spade, “Mad Scientist Caper” (July 25, 1948) ***WD
04:31:47.975 = Sealed Book “Queen of Cats” (June 24, 1945)
05:01:17.327 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0783

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75365186Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:37:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA 53-year-old computer executive lets his 29-year-old boss push a receptionist of 31 years out the door, then chases the company's youth craze onto the tennis court with a heart his doctor has already warned him about. Look for this podcast on Apple...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Lazarus Syndrome” (October 23, 1978) ***WD
00:47:07.172 = Peril, “The Diary” (1953) ***WD
01:12:43.894 = Mystery Playhouse, “Breakdown” (June 12, 1945)
01:39:59.820 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Lady From The Sea” (March 11, 1949) ***WD
02:08:06.004 = Ellery Queen, “Singing Rat” (January 09, 1943) (LQ)
02:38:41.468 = Quiet Please, “The Little Morning” (May 15, 1949)
03:08:01.335 = Radio City Playhouse, “Long Distance” (July 03, 1948) ***WD
03:37:56.079 = Starlight Theater, “Man Hires Hit Man To Kill Him” (Late 1940s-Early 1950s) ***WD
04:05:36.331 = Sam Spade, “Mad Scientist Caper” (July 25, 1948) ***WD
04:31:47.975 = Sealed Book “Queen of Cats” (June 24, 1945)
05:01:17.327 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0783

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Shoddy Lands” by C.S. Lewis (The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction February 1956)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 25, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Shoddy Lands” by C.S. Lewis (The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction February 1956)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 25, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Never Answer An Advertisement” (October 18, 1978) ***WD
00:47:04.513 = Mr. Keen, “Yellow Talon Murder” (September 22, 1949)
01:16:44.287 = Murder At Midnight, “Death Across The Board” (September 18, 1946)
01:44:18.775 = The Black Museum, “The Wool Jacket” (July 13, 1952) ***WD
02:09:55.734 = Mysterious Traveler, “Out of the Past” (April 02, 1944) ***WD
02:35:02.637 = House of Mystery, “Gift From The Dead” (August 03, 1947) ***WD
03:04:45.442 = CBC Nightfall, “Wind Chill” (September 19, 1980) ***WD
03:34:18.477 = Obsession, “Faith Is The Evidence” (May 12, 1952) ***WD
04:03:38.533 = Origin of Superstition, “Rabbit’s Foot” (1935) ***WD
04:18:10.056 = Pat Novak, “Wendy Morris” (April 30, 1949)
04:46:56.685 = Incredible But True, “The Playful Spirit” (1950-1951) ***WD
04:51:40.680 = Strange Adventure, “Squaw Gold” (1945)
04:54:58.161 = Tales of the Frightened, “Ladder” (November 28, 1957)
05:00:00.973 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0782

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75343851Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:40:08 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA struggling young doctor answers a newspaper ad for a strong, steady-nerved beetle expert, and the lawyer who hires him at a hundred pounds a day won't tell him what the job is. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Never Answer An Advertisement” (October 18, 1978) ***WD
00:47:04.513 = Mr. Keen, “Yellow Talon Murder” (September 22, 1949)
01:16:44.287 = Murder At Midnight, “Death Across The Board” (September 18, 1946)
01:44:18.775 = The Black Museum, “The Wool Jacket” (July 13, 1952) ***WD
02:09:55.734 = Mysterious Traveler, “Out of the Past” (April 02, 1944) ***WD
02:35:02.637 = House of Mystery, “Gift From The Dead” (August 03, 1947) ***WD
03:04:45.442 = CBC Nightfall, “Wind Chill” (September 19, 1980) ***WD
03:34:18.477 = Obsession, “Faith Is The Evidence” (May 12, 1952) ***WD
04:03:38.533 = Origin of Superstition, “Rabbit’s Foot” (1935) ***WD
04:18:10.056 = Pat Novak, “Wendy Morris” (April 30, 1949)
04:46:56.685 = Incredible But True, “The Playful Spirit” (1950-1951) ***WD
04:51:40.680 = Strange Adventure, “Squaw Gold” (1945)
04:54:58.161 = Tales of the Frightened, “Ladder” (November 28, 1957)
05:00:00.973 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0782

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Flight513

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2dvtrc9s

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Critics of the Santiago Flight 513 story insist it’s nothing more than an urban myth or an attempt to sell newspapers. But is there evidence to contradict their conclusions? (The Time Warp of Santiago Flight 513) *** Help! Help! Oh, my God! Frank is murdering the whole family. Rouse the neighbors!” These cries from a terrified woman led to the story of several attempted murders – and a song that most have forgotten. (The 30th Street Murder) *** After a series of attacks on farm animals in Puerto Rico, numerous people reported sightings of the creature at fault. But the strange thing is that none of the reports seemed to match – as if each sighting was of a different unknown animal. (Chupacabra Shapeshifter) *** Behind his friendly demeanor lurked a deadly obsession with torture and murder. He soon earned the label, “The Butcher of Kansas City.” (Robert Berdella) *** Weirdo family member Chris Misulich tells the true story of him and his friends getting exactly what they asked for… and wishingthey hadn’t. (Be Careful What You Wish For)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:55.109 = Show Open
00:03:02.086 = The Time Warp of Santiago Flight 513
00:09:04.058 = The 30th Street Murder
00:17:00.393 = Chupacabra Shapeshifter ***
00:22:50.557 = Robert Berdella, The Butcher of Kansas City
00:28:17.405 = Be Careful What You Wish For
00:33:38.779 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Time Warp of Santiago Flight 513” by Lew Hewitt: http://bit.ly/2xDYI56
“The 30th Street Murder” by Robert Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/2XwTlnz.
“Chupacabra Shapeshifter” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2NIGfz5
“Robert Berdella – Butcher of Kansas City” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/30sRCwJ
“Be Careful What You Wish For” by Weird family member Chris Misulich(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: June 2021
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

Weird Darkness host Darren Marlar spends this episode on an airliner said to have landed in Brazil 35 years after it took off, a hatchet attack on a New York family in 1858, the shape-shifting chupacabra of Puerto Rico, Kansas City serial killer Robert Berdella, and a campfire wish in Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest.
It opens with Santiago Flight 513, a Lockheed Super Constellation that a 1989 Weekly World News story claimed left Aachen, West Germany, on September 4th, 1954, vanished over the Atlantic, and landed at Porto Alegre, Brazil, on October 12th, 1989, with 92 skeletons in their seats and the captain's skeleton still holding the controls. Critics dismiss it as an urban myth written to sell newspapers, and the segment sets it beside Einstein's relativity and the atomic clocks that run faster at altitude and slower at high speed.
From there, it goes back to October 26th, 1858, when servant Elizabeth Carr ran from 217 West 30th Street in New York City in her nightclothes, screaming, "Frank is murdering the whole family!" Frank Gouldy, confronted by his father over $10 taken from a bank account meant to start him in business, had gone through the house with a dull hatchet, striking his father, his pregnant stepmother, his two young brothers, and both servants before shooting himself; Elizabeth, who had wrestled the hatchet away from him, was the only victim to die, and the Saugerties Bard, Henry S. Backus, turned the attack into the ballad "The Thirtieth Street Murder".
Next comes the chupacabra of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico, blamed for the goats, chickens, and pigs found dead there in August 1995 with deep puncture wounds in their necks. Madelyne Tolentino described a creature that hopped along on two legs with a row of feathers down its head and spine, but later witnesses reported spikes, four legs and the stalk of a big cat, blue eyes or glowing red ones, bat wings, bird wings, or none at all, and eleven reports have it changing into a hairy, Bigfoot-like beast inside a blinding white light.
After that comes April 2nd, 1988, when a naked man in a dog collar leapt from a second-story window on Charlotte Street in Kansas City's Hyde Park neighborhood, and police broke into the house to find more than 200 Polaroids and detailed logs of how Robert Berdella tortured and killed at least six young men between 1984 and 1987. Berdella, soon known as the Butcher of Kansas City, also ran Bob's Bazaar Bizarre, a Westport Flea Market booth selling skulls, shrunken heads, and occult books, and he died of a heart attack in prison in 1992.
The episode closes with Weird Darkness listener Chris Misulich's account of a camping trip in the Allegheny National Forest, where he said aloud around the fire, "I wish we could see something we couldn't explain". That night the tents were soaked through, a figure sat gripping the steering wheel of a friend's car, and Chris's moonlit shadow, the only one in the group, whipped away into the woods; a shrine-like table in a clearing vanished as he got within five feet of it, and back at camp someone stoked the fire and strummed his guitar outside a friend's tent.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75342430Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:56:35 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA 1950s passenger plane vanishes without a trace – then lands 35 years later with 92 skeletons still buckled in their seats. What is the truth of the story? EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Flight513 READ or DOWNLOAD...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Flight513

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2dvtrc9s

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Critics of the Santiago Flight 513 story insist it’s nothing more than an urban myth or an attempt to sell newspapers. But is there evidence to contradict their conclusions? (The Time Warp of Santiago Flight 513) *** Help! Help! Oh, my God! Frank is murdering the whole family. Rouse the neighbors!” These cries from a terrified woman led to the story of several attempted murders – and a song that most have forgotten. (The 30th Street Murder) *** After a series of attacks on farm animals in Puerto Rico, numerous people reported sightings of the creature at fault. But the strange thing is that none of the reports seemed to match – as if each sighting was of a different unknown animal. (Chupacabra Shapeshifter) *** Behind his friendly demeanor lurked a deadly obsession with torture and murder. He soon earned the label, “The Butcher of Kansas City.” (Robert Berdella) *** Weirdo family member Chris Misulich tells the true story of him and his friends getting exactly what they asked for… and wishingthey hadn’t. (Be Careful What You Wish For)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:55.109 = Show Open
00:03:02.086 = The Time Warp of Santiago Flight 513
00:09:04.058 = The 30th Street Murder
00:17:00.393 = Chupacabra Shapeshifter ***
00:22:50.557 = Robert Berdella, The Butcher of Kansas City
00:28:17.405 = Be Careful What You Wish For
00:33:38.779 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Time Warp of Santiago Flight 513” by Lew Hewitt: http://bit.ly/2xDYI56
“The 30th Street Murder” by Robert Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/2XwTlnz.
“Chupacabra Shapeshifter” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2NIGfz5
“Robert Berdella – Butcher of Kansas City” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/30sRCwJ
“Be Careful What You Wish For” by Weird family member Chris Misulich(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: June 2021
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True...]]>209630th_street_murder,allegheny_national_forest,butcher_of_kansas_city,camping_horror_story,chupacabra,cryptids,frank_gouldy,paranormal,puerto_rico,robert_berdella,santiago_flight_513,scary_stories,serial_killer,shapeshifter,time_travel,time_warp,true_crime,urban_legend,weekly_world_news,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/DreamsBeforeDying
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DreamsBeforeDying

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Dreams Before Dying” by Keith Conrad. Hear more of his stories at http://www.auditoryanthology.com.

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 24, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL



More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75308434Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessEach night, Tom slips into a world of violent, unshakable nightmares — and every morning, the names and faces from his dreams show up in tragic news stories. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DreamsBeforeDying SOURCES...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DreamsBeforeDying

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Dreams Before Dying” by Keith Conrad. Hear more of his stories at http://www.auditoryanthology.com.

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 24, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL



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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LizzieBordenFinalTestimony

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mb5xas3d

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: She looms large in the annals of American crime lore. A romantic relationship gone awry and troubles at home could explain why many still believe Lizzie Borden killed her parents. (Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden) *** Many years before Adolph Hitler and Germany’s Nazis created Auschwitz, there was another concentration camp that experienced deaths in tens of thousands. But this encampment of turpitude wasn’t located in Germany – or anywhere near Europe. It was located in the land of the free… the home of the brave. The USA. (The Devil’s Punchbowl) *** Several people have returned from their near-death experiences reporting they were briefly in the fiery pits of hell. Is there any truth to their claims? (They Escaped Hell’s Clutches) *** Have you ever seen what appears to be a shadow person or dark figure (stationary or moving) with your own eyes, close up or far away, ​maybe even in your peripheral vision or dream state? Perhaps you have felt the sensation of someone  standing behind you and then you turn around but no one was there? What is it that you are seeing when this happens? (Who Are The Shadow People?)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:50.704 = Show Open
00:02:54.240 = Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden
00:20:37.798 = They Escaped Hell’s Clutches ***
00:27:49.967 = The Devil’s Punchbowl: America’s Concentration Camp
00:35:51.569 = Who Are The Shadow People? ***
01:03:24.576 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden” written by Darren Marlar ***Sources include Aliza Polkes:http://bit.ly/2X60g70, Zillow: http://bit.ly/2X6TmOM, Kelly McClure: http://bit.ly/2KDy3hj, Catherine Phelan: http://bit.ly/2xkNsdv, Sarah Mangiola: http://bit.ly/2xdVd55. Lizzie Borden monologue written by Brandy Purdy:https://amzn.to/2IRCCTb, female narration by voice actor Katrina Carpenter: http://bit.ly/2Jdd8hZ
“The Devil’s Punchbowl: America’s Concentration Camp” by Claire Bernish: http://bit.ly/2YeAlqd
“They Escaped Hell’s Clutches” posted at Earth Chronicles: http://bit.ly/2xoGl49
“Who Are The Shadow People?” by Natalia Kuna: http://bit.ly/2X10esl(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: June 05, 2022
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
Weird Darkness host Darren Marlar spends this episode on the 1892 Borden murders in Fall River, Massachusetts, visions of hell brought back from near-death experiences, a disputed Union Army camp for freed slaves in Natchez, Mississippi, and the dark figures known as shadow people.
It opens in Fall River, where the Second Street house in which Andrew and Abby Borden were killed on August 4th, 1892, now takes overnight guests as the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast. Andrew's daughter, Lizzie Borden, was tried and acquitted in June 1893, and the episode covers the dress she burned days after the murders, the real count of 18 or 19 blows for Abby and 10 or 11 for Andrew against the rhyme's 40 and 41, and author Brandy Purdy's novel The Secrets of Lizzie Borden, which builds a motive around a suitor named David Anthony. Columnist Kelly McClure booked a night in the John V. Morse room, where Abby was killed, and fled to a friend's house in the middle of the night, coming back only for the complimentary breakfast.
From there, it turns to people who say their near-death experiences took them to hell. Matthew Botsford, shot in the head outside an Atlanta restaurant in 1992, says that during a 27-day coma he hung bound hand and foot over a pit of something like magma; Howard Storm, an atheist art professor who later became a pastor, describes being led into a fog by figures that turned on him and bit him until he started shouting a prayer; and in his 1978 book Return from Tomorrow, George Ritchie, a young Army private declared dead during World War II, wrote about the tormented souls he saw.
Next comes the Devil's Punchbowl, a bowl-shaped gulch in the bluffs above the Mississippi River at Natchez, where Paula Westbrook and former Natchez City Cemetery director Don Estes say the Union Army confined freed slaves in a camp and as many as 20,000 died of smallpox and starvation. History professor Jim Wiggins calls that figure inflated tenfold, and local stories, none of them verified, tell of human bones washing out of the ravine after heavy rains.
The episode closes with shadow people, the dark human outlines reported in bedrooms at night and at the edge of sight, including the Hat Man in his hat and long coat or cape. Psychic Natalia Kuna shares her own encounters and runs through the theories, from demons and jinn to astral travelers, time travelers, and entities drawn to electromagnetic energy, along with Cherokee elder Thunder Strike's belief that people see them through a "dream eye", and the protection she recommends, starting with the name of Jesus.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75326058Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:45:25 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhat really happened inside the Borden house that bloody summer morning — and could Lizzie’s silence have been hiding more than just guilt? EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LizzieBordenFinalTestimony READ or DOWNLOAD...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LizzieBordenFinalTestimony

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mb5xas3d

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: She looms large in the annals of American crime lore. A romantic relationship gone awry and troubles at home could explain why many still believe Lizzie Borden killed her parents. (Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden) *** Many years before Adolph Hitler and Germany’s Nazis created Auschwitz, there was another concentration camp that experienced deaths in tens of thousands. But this encampment of turpitude wasn’t located in Germany – or anywhere near Europe. It was located in the land of the free… the home of the brave. The USA. (The Devil’s Punchbowl) *** Several people have returned from their near-death experiences reporting they were briefly in the fiery pits of hell. Is there any truth to their claims? (They Escaped Hell’s Clutches) *** Have you ever seen what appears to be a shadow person or dark figure (stationary or moving) with your own eyes, close up or far away, ​maybe even in your peripheral vision or dream state? Perhaps you have felt the sensation of someone  standing behind you and then you turn around but no one was there? What is it that you are seeing when this happens? (Who Are The Shadow People?)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:50.704 = Show Open
00:02:54.240 = Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden
00:20:37.798 = They Escaped Hell’s Clutches ***
00:27:49.967 = The Devil’s Punchbowl: America’s Concentration Camp
00:35:51.569 = Who Are The Shadow People? ***
01:03:24.576 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden” written by Darren Marlar ***Sources include Aliza Polkes:http://bit.ly/2X60g70, Zillow: http://bit.ly/2X6TmOM, Kelly McClure: http://bit.ly/2KDy3hj, Catherine Phelan: http://bit.ly/2xkNsdv, Sarah Mangiola: http://bit.ly/2xdVd55. Lizzie Borden monologue written by Brandy Purdy:https://amzn.to/2IRCCTb, female narration by voice actor Katrina Carpenter: http://bit.ly/2Jdd8hZ
“The Devil’s Punchbowl: America’s Concentration Camp” by Claire Bernish: http://bit.ly/2YeAlqd
“They Escaped Hell’s Clutches” posted at Earth Chronicles: http://bit.ly/2xoGl49
“Who Are The Shadow People?” by Natalia Kuna: 3894falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/InterplanetaryEscapePlan
EPISODE BLOG PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/InterplanetaryEscapePlan

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Eight Million Dollars From Mars” by Winston Marks (Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy November 1954)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 23, 2026 

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75268283Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessEight million dollars in thousand-dollar interplanetary bills is already checked through the counter in Pauker's luggage, the take from the Brinks-Interplanetary job he set up from the inside, and he's standing in the prep building with nine months of...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/InterplanetaryEscapePlan

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Eight Million Dollars From Mars” by Winston Marks (Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy November 1954)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 23, 2026 

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL





More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>13181950s_science_fiction,audio_drama,classic_sci_fi_story,darren_marlar,eight_million_dollars_mars,imagination_magazine,interplanetary_escape_plan,mars_story,midnight_in_the_macabre,narrated_fiction,public_domain_sci_fi,pulp_science_fiction,retro_sci_fi,scifi_podcast,sci_fi_short_story,space_heist,space_travel_fiction,vintage_sci_fi,weird_darkness,winston_k_marksfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/HorschHouse20260923
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/HorschHouse20260923

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75307864Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:21:32 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessYears before anyone counted the women missing from 417 W. Chew Avenue, Raymond Horsch was trading drugs and cash for access to the Kensington crematorium at the center of Philadelphia's body-parts scandal, where he photographed and filmed the dead and...
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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedOrphanages

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8ctdbc

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We’ll explore chilling stories of haunted orphanages, where the echoes of heartbroken and lonely children linger long after the buildings have been abandoned. (Haunted Orphanage Stories) *** “If only these walls could talk,” we’ve heard people say. But what if the walls could talk? In the world of paranormal investigations, the “Stone Tape Theory” is gaining recognition – or at least raising eyebrows and intrigue. Could the walls of your home have recorded your horrific death – and then replay that scene as a haunting? (The Stone Tape Theory) *** One thing is for sure in this life – and that is, your life will eventually cease. How you go out could make or break your legacy. Freak accidents are something you’d probably want to avoid, but they happen – and I have a few examples to share. (Weird Deaths) *** In the misty expanse of Bodmin Moor, a tragic tale of love, jealousy, and murder unfolded in 1844. When Charlotte Dymond's lifeless body was found, all eyes turned to her lover, Matthew Weeks, whose subsequent execution left many questioning his guilt. (The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond) *** The Urantia Book – a fascinating and controversial text that blends science, religion, and philosophy into a cosmic narrative of divine beings and celestial order. But no one knows who wrote it. (The Urantia Book Of Cosmic Thought) *** I’m trying something new by telling a true story of old murder in an old detective style… I call it “Murder Noir” and tonight’s case will be the death of Jeanette Earnest in Fort Worth in 1954. (Murder Noir, Jeanette Earnest) *** On Monday 17th October 1814, a terrible disaster claimed the lives of at least 8 people. A bizarre industrial accident resulted in the release of a tsunami onto the streets of London… comprised entirely of beer. (A Sudden Wave of Suds)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:11.492 = Show Open
00:04:10.942 = Haunted Orphanage Stories
00:17:48.879 = The Urantia Book of Cosmic Thought ***
00:24:05.611 = The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond
00:29:32.417 = The Stone Tape Theory
00:39:39.607 = Weird Deaths ***
00:48:28.523 = A Sudden Wave of Suds
00:54:06.174 = Murder Noir: “The Case of the Obsessed Uncle” (The Death of Jeanette Earnest) ***
01:00:46.424 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Haunted Orphanage Stories” source: Elle Tharp, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjhkvhs7
“The Urantia Book Of Cosmic Thought” source: Zoe Mitchel, Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2yax9yes(Read the Urantia Book online: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4e5a45ca)
“The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond” source: Les Hewitt, Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4aczfd8r
“Murder Noir: The Case of the Obsessed Uncle” source: Robert A. Waters, Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39mw7shb
“Weird Deaths” written by Kelsie Christine McConnell for The-Line-Up.com (used with permission):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckzkny2
“A Sudden Wave of Suds” source: Ben Johnson, Historic-UK.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8br9ap
“The Stone Tape Theory” by Rachel Elizabeth for The-Line-Up.com (used with permission):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8rfdy8(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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Originally aired: June 04, 2024
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
This episode of Weird Darkness runs from haunted orphanages on three continents to a cosmic scripture with no known author, an 1844 murder on Bodmin Moor, the Stone Tape Theory of residual hauntings, a string of freak deaths, the London Beer Flood, and a 1954 Fort Worth child murder told as detective noir.
It opens at orphanages where visitors report the voices of long-dead children, from the Liverpool Seaman's Orphan Institution, where misbehaving boys and girls were shut in unlit "naughty cupboards", to St. Mary's Orphanage in Galveston, Texas, where the Sisters roped the children to themselves during the Great Storm of 1900 and 90 orphans died when the roof came down. Along the way are the Guthrie Boy's Home in Oklahoma, the Old Orphanage in Savannah, Georgia, the Gore Orphanage legend of Vermilion, Ohio, and the cellar where matron Rosa Carmichael punished children at the National Soldiers' Orphan Homestead in Gettysburg.
From there the episode turns to The Urantia Book, published in 1955 and presented as the work of celestial beings, which lays out a universe governed by the Universal Father, the Eternal Son, and the Infinite Spirit and retells the life of Jesus, while critics point to passages that closely track earlier writers.
Charlotte Dymond, a servant at Penhale Farm in Cornwall, walked out with her sweetheart Matthew Weeks on April 14th, 1844, and was found days later on Bodmin Moor with her throat cut; a jury convicted Weeks in 35 minutes, and he was hanged at Bodmin Jail before a crowd of about 20,000, though some still believe the wrong man went to the gallows.
Next comes the Stone Tape Theory, the idea that stone such as quartz and limestone can record a violent moment and replay it as a residual haunting, followed from Nigel Kneale's 1972 BBC Christmas ghost story The Stone Tape back to Charles Babbage's 1837 Ninth Bridgewater Treatise and parapsychologist William G. Roll's concept of place memory.
A run of freak deaths follows, including a Brazilian hospital patient killed in 2012 when soup went into her vein instead of her feeding tube, Toronto lawyer Garry Hoy's 24-story fall in 1993 while proving an office window wouldn't break, Isadora Duncan's scarf catching in a car wheel in Nice in 1927, the Strasbourg dancing plague of 1518, and the Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919.
That sets up the London Beer Flood of October 17th, 1814, when a 22-foot vat of porter burst at the Horse Shoe Brewery on Tottenham Court Road and sent more than 320,000 gallons of beer into the St Giles Rookery, killing eight people, four of them mourners at a wake for a two-year-old boy.
The episode closes with a true case told in the voice of a hardboiled detective: the November 17th, 1954 abduction of 11-year-old Jeanette Earnest from a Fort Worth washateria by her uncle by marriage, Thurman Priest, who drove her through motels in Texas, Kansas, and Missouri before his arrest, led police to her body in an oak grove off Highway 66, and was sentenced to life in prison.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75303977Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAs the 1900 hurricane flooded Galveston, the Sisters at St. Mary's roped the orphans to their own bodies, and Walmart employees working on that ground today say they've heard a child calling for her mother – one of fifteen orphanages on three...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedOrphanages

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8ctdbc

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We’ll explore chilling stories of haunted orphanages, where the echoes of heartbroken and lonely children linger long after the buildings have been abandoned. (Haunted Orphanage Stories) *** “If only these walls could talk,” we’ve heard people say. But what if the walls could talk? In the world of paranormal investigations, the “Stone Tape Theory” is gaining recognition – or at least raising eyebrows and intrigue. Could the walls of your home have recorded your horrific death – and then replay that scene as a haunting? (The Stone Tape Theory) *** One thing is for sure in this life – and that is, your life will eventually cease. How you go out could make or break your legacy. Freak accidents are something you’d probably want to avoid, but they happen – and I have a few examples to share. (Weird Deaths) *** In the misty expanse of Bodmin Moor, a tragic tale of love, jealousy, and murder unfolded in 1844. When Charlotte Dymond's lifeless body was found, all eyes turned to her lover, Matthew Weeks, whose subsequent execution left many questioning his guilt. (The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond) *** The Urantia Book – a fascinating and controversial text that blends science, religion, and philosophy into a cosmic narrative of divine beings and celestial order. But no one knows who wrote it. (The Urantia Book Of Cosmic Thought) *** I’m trying something new by telling a true story of old murder in an old detective style… I call it “Murder Noir” and tonight’s case will be the death of Jeanette Earnest in Fort Worth in 1954. (Murder Noir, Jeanette Earnest) *** On Monday 17th October 1814, a terrible disaster claimed the lives of at least 8 people. A bizarre industrial accident resulted in the release of a tsunami onto the streets of London… comprised entirely of beer. (A Sudden Wave of Suds)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:11.492 = Show Open
00:04:10.942 = Haunted Orphanage Stories
00:17:48.879 = The Urantia Book of Cosmic Thought ***
00:24:05.611 = The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond
00:29:32.417 = The Stone Tape Theory
00:39:39.607 = Weird Deaths ***
00:48:28.523 = A Sudden Wave of Suds
00:54:06.174 = Murder Noir: “The Case of the Obsessed Uncle” (The Death of Jeanette Earnest) ***
01:00:46.424 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Haunted Orphanage Stories” source: Elle Tharp, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjhkvhs7
“The Urantia Book Of Cosmic Thought” source: Zoe Mitchel, Anomalien.com: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0781
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Winds of Time” (October 16, 1978) ***WD
00:46:43.794 = Philip Marlowe, “High Collared Cape” (April 25, 1950)
01:16:12.284 = This Is Your FBI, “Ghost Town” (August 31, 1951) ***WD
01:46:42.690 = Black Mass, “A Country Doctor” (August 14, 1964)
02:10:42.099 = Michael Shayne, “Tire Oriental Lines” (July 16, 1945)
02:41:28.150 = Beyond Midnight, “A Night In The Waxworks” (January 31, 1969) ***WD(LQ)
03:07:11.263 = MindWebs, “A Place And A Time To Die” (September 24, 1976)
03:31:01.393 = High Adventure, “Snakes” (October 27, 1977)
04:00:25.877 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947)
04:30:46.165 = Molle Mystery Theater, “The Bride Wore Black” (April 07, 1947)
05:00:00.967 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0781

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75306685Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:46:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA woman whose migraines have already cost her a husband and two children lets psychic healer Bryce Bond hypnotize her back through her past lives, and each life she lands in puts a man's death in her hands. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts,...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Winds of Time” (October 16, 1978) ***WD
00:46:43.794 = Philip Marlowe, “High Collared Cape” (April 25, 1950)
01:16:12.284 = This Is Your FBI, “Ghost Town” (August 31, 1951) ***WD
01:46:42.690 = Black Mass, “A Country Doctor” (August 14, 1964)
02:10:42.099 = Michael Shayne, “Tire Oriental Lines” (July 16, 1945)
02:41:28.150 = Beyond Midnight, “A Night In The Waxworks” (January 31, 1969) ***WD(LQ)
03:07:11.263 = MindWebs, “A Place And A Time To Die” (September 24, 1976)
03:31:01.393 = High Adventure, “Snakes” (October 27, 1977)
04:00:25.877 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947)
04:30:46.165 = Molle Mystery Theater, “The Bride Wore Black” (April 07, 1947)
05:00:00.967 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0781

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18052falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-parallelshifts
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-parallelshifts

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Parallel Shifts” written by Keith Conrad. Find more of his stories at https://www.auditoryanthology.com

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 22, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL



More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75267360Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessKate takes her first week of night shifts at a small hospital in rural Mississippi, and by the third night the hallways are running long, the nurse who trained her can't remember her name, and a locked door has turned up in a corner of the east wing...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-parallelshifts

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Parallel Shifts” written by Keith Conrad. Find more of his stories at https://www.auditoryanthology.com

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 22, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL



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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MarionLambert

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3t6yt8t5

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Author Troy Taylor tells one of his favorite true ghost tales – it’s the haunting story of Marion Lambert, the girl in the snow. (The Girl In The Snow) *** A boy thinks he sees a man in his rearview mirror, but the figure disappears – just to reappear again. And it was then that the terrifying things began to happen to his family. (Angel of Death In The Rearview Mirror) *** Native Americans have a legend of a terrible skinwalker that not only can shapeshift, but also control its victims by thought. (Mind Controlling Skinwalker) *** A girl’s sleepover with friends turns into a literal nightmare. Weirdo family member Jacque Sicks tells her story. (Slumber Party of Horror)
]
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:18.658 = Show Open
00:02:51.847 = The Girl In The Snow
00:26:10.950 = Angel Of Death In The Rearview Mirror ***
00:28:48.793 = Mind Controlling Skinwalker
00:36:05.152 = Slumber Party of Horror
00:40:30.757 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Girl In The Snow” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vmuw7v2
“Angel of Death In The Rearview Mirror” by Zarza: http://bit.ly/2K9c0xM
“Mind Controlling Skinwalker” by Ellen Lloyd http://bit.ly/2HHNO3T and A. Sutherland http://bit.ly/2W293Bs for Ancient Pages
“Slumber Party of Horror” by Jacque Sicks, submitted to WeirdDarkness.com (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: May 29, 2019

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75276259Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn 1916, Marion Lambert was found dead in the snow with cyanide on her hand. Today her ghost still lingers for justice and closure. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MarionLambert READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MarionLambert

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3t6yt8t5

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Author Troy Taylor tells one of his favorite true ghost tales – it’s the haunting story of Marion Lambert, the girl in the snow. (The Girl In The Snow) *** A boy thinks he sees a man in his rearview mirror, but the figure disappears – just to reappear again. And it was then that the terrifying things began to happen to his family. (Angel of Death In The Rearview Mirror) *** Native Americans have a legend of a terrible skinwalker that not only can shapeshift, but also control its victims by thought. (Mind Controlling Skinwalker) *** A girl’s sleepover with friends turns into a literal nightmare. Weirdo family member Jacque Sicks tells her story. (Slumber Party of Horror)
]
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:18.658 = Show Open
00:02:51.847 = The Girl In The Snow
00:26:10.950 = Angel Of Death In The Rearview Mirror ***
00:28:48.793 = Mind Controlling Skinwalker
00:36:05.152 = Slumber Party of Horror
00:40:30.757 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Girl In The Snow” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vmuw7v2
“Angel of Death In The Rearview Mirror” by Zarza: http://bit.ly/2K9c0xM
“Mind Controlling Skinwalker” by Ellen Lloyd http://bit.ly/2HHNO3T and A. Sutherland http://bit.ly/2W293Bs for Ancient Pages
“Slumber Party of Horror” by Jacque Sicks, submitted to WeirdDarkness.com (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Originally aired: May 29, 2019

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Man In Black” (October 11, 1978) ***WD
00:46:04.265 = Sherlock Holmes, “Maltree Abbey” (March 31, 1947)
01:15:08.215 = Mystery House, “A Vacation From Murder” (July 12, 1946)
01:42:24.432 = Inner Sanctum, “Judas Clock” (April 17, 1945)
02:12:21.578 = Jeff Regan, “The Man With The Key” (October 02, 1948) ***WD
02:43:26.581 = The Key, “Subconscious Experiment” (1956) ***WD
03:08:27.268 = Lights Out, “Poltergeist Gravestone” (October 20, 1942)
03:34:57.305 = Lux Radio Theater, “Strangers On A Train” (December 03, 1951)
04:30:42.517 = Macabre, “House In The Garden” (December 04, 1946) ***WD
04:58:22.852 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0780

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75277152Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:29:35 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Washington legal secretary kneels on a Georgetown sidewalk with a dying stranger who names his killer only as the man in black, and by morning the police have no body, no blood, and no interest in anything she saw. Look for this podcast on Apple...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Man In Black” (October 11, 1978) ***WD
00:46:04.265 = Sherlock Holmes, “Maltree Abbey” (March 31, 1947)
01:15:08.215 = Mystery House, “A Vacation From Murder” (July 12, 1946)
01:42:24.432 = Inner Sanctum, “Judas Clock” (April 17, 1945)
02:12:21.578 = Jeff Regan, “The Man With The Key” (October 02, 1948) ***WD
02:43:26.581 = The Key, “Subconscious Experiment” (1956) ***WD
03:08:27.268 = Lights Out, “Poltergeist Gravestone” (October 20, 1942)
03:34:57.305 = Lux Radio Theater, “Strangers On A Train” (December 03, 1951)
04:30:42.517 = Macabre, “House In The Garden” (December 04, 1946) ***WD
04:58:22.852 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0780

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17953falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-colouroutofspace
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-colouroutofspace

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Color Out of Space” by H. P. Lovecraft: http://bit.ly/2MfD40Z

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 21, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75237918Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe classic story from sci-fi legend, H.P. Lovecraft. A surveyor sent to map a valley west of Arkham for a new reservoir walks out onto five acres of gray dust where nothing grows, and the one old man still living within sight of it is the only person...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-colouroutofspace

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Color Out of Space” by H. P. Lovecraft: http://bit.ly/2MfD40Z

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 21, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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HOUR ONE: A 178-year-old mystery comes to the surface in a Philadelphia suburb. (Grandfather's Ghost Story Leads to Mass Grave) *** Recently a wrecking crew began tearing down and old building in Rhode Island. But the big burly men on the crew got so frightened they refused to continue the work. Does reconstruction of a home or building anger the souls who once lived there? (Does Remodeling Your Home Disturb The Spirits Who Died There?) *** The way life has grown on our planet requires that all living things feed off each other and must kill others in order to survive.  That’s the way of the world if you want to live for any more than a few days. But some people are now claiming they can live without food at all… indefinitely. (Life Without Food) *** Three men were in a shed selling gardening supplies when some strange powder suddenly hit the ceiling. Before they had time to react, a small jug on a shelf abruptly flew across the room. One man picked up the jug and placed it a covered box. Instantly, the jug was...somehow...back on the floor. And that was just the beginning of the strange haunting of a community’s garden shed. (The Poltergeist In The Allotment Shed) *** In the movie Salt, Angelina Jolie plays a double-agent who is mind-controlled by scary remnants of the USSR secret service. And in real life, the 1940s bombshell Candy Jones was apparently brainwashed with drugs and used as a CIA covert operative.  (The Supermodel Who Was Brainwashed Into Becoming a Spy) *** No one knows exactly when she was born. Some think, maybe, she was a gypsy. Others say she was the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter. The life of Elizabeth Barnes is a mysterious one, filled with many loves, losses, and prognostications. (The Witch of Plum Hollow) *** Some travelers, arriving late at night to board Oliver’s Ferry the next day, stayed at Oliver’s house. But they were never seen making the ferry crossing the next morning. Is it possible that the rumors are true – that they never left the house alive? (The Frights of Oliver’s Ferry)
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HOUR TWO: An eerie tombstone stands watch over one of Portland Oregon’s oldest cemeteries. And the story behind that tombstone is a strange one. (The Guardians of Lone Fir Cemetery) *** Don't take a gift from Little Gracie's grave... or her life-like statue might cry tears of blood. (The Ghost of Gracie Watson) *** When it came to her daughter’s Elsa doll, one mom was eager and ready to “Let It Go”. But the doll supernaturally refused to be let go! (Haunted Elsa Doll) *** An ancient stone cross is said by locals to be cursed, and the curse infects anyone who dares to disrespect it. (Curse of the Saxon Stone Cross) *** Christopher Slaughterford was seemingly a completely ordinary young Englishman – but he has earned an unenviable place in the legal books. (T
he Trials of Christopher Slaughterford) *** Two authors reported a very strange encounter with a mysterious entity they believed was not of this world. What did they see and why were they under the impression this being was not of this world? (An Author’s Encounter With A Not-Of-This-World Entity)==========
SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: For Allen Taylor, January 15, 1919 was just another day on his farm near Prescott, Iowa. That is, until his 15-year-old neighbor Irene Hoskins came stumbling down the lane with a gash in the side of her head.  (The Hoskins Family Murders) *** How did someone get the job of an executioner in medieval times? We’ll find out! (To Become An Executioner)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Schoolhouse Demon Attack” from Paranormality Magazine
“Grandfather's Ghost Story Leads to Mass Grave” by Meghan Rafferty for CNN: https://tinyurl.com/ravfceh
“Does Remodeling Your Home Disturb The Spirits Who Died There?” by Kelly Roncace for NJ.com: https://tinyurl.com/sn7vpsg
“Life Without Food” by Michael Grosso for Consciousness Abound: https://tinyurl.com/r38yxh6
“The Poltergeist In The Allotment Shed” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/vzlgcj9
“The Supermodel Who Was Brainwashed Into Becoming a Spy” by Annalee Newitz for Gizmodo: https://tinyurl.com/sgh73da
“The Witch of Plum Hollow” by James Morgan for North Country Public Radio: https://tinyurl.com/u3x3sxu
“The Frights of Oliver’s Ferry” by Ken Watson for Rideau-Info: https://tinyurl.com/vj96awj
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HOUR ONE: A 178-year-old mystery comes to the surface in a Philadelphia suburb. (Grandfather's Ghost Story Leads to Mass Grave) *** Recently a wrecking crew began tearing down and old building in Rhode Island. But the big burly men on the crew got so frightened they refused to continue the work. Does reconstruction of a home or building anger the souls who once lived there? (Does Remodeling Your Home Disturb The Spirits Who Died There?) *** The way life has grown on our planet requires that all living things feed off each other and must kill others in order to survive.  That’s the way of the world if you want to live for any more than a few days. But some people are now claiming they can live without food at all… indefinitely. (Life Without Food) *** Three men were in a shed selling gardening supplies when some strange powder suddenly hit the ceiling. Before they had time to react, a small jug on a shelf abruptly flew across the room. One man picked up the jug and placed it a covered box. Instantly, the jug was...somehow...back on the floor. And that was just the beginning of the strange haunting of a community’s garden shed. (The Poltergeist In The Allotment Shed) *** In the movie Salt, Angelina Jolie plays a double-agent who is mind-controlled by scary remnants of the USSR secret service. And in real life, the 1940s bombshell Candy Jones was apparently brainwashed with drugs and used as a CIA covert operative.  (The Supermodel Who Was Brainwashed Into Becoming a Spy) *** No one knows exactly when she was born. Some think, maybe, she was a gypsy. Others say she was the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter. The life of Elizabeth Barnes is a mysterious one, filled with many loves, losses, and prognostications. (The Witch of Plum Hollow) *** Some travelers, arriving late at night to board Oliver’s Ferry the next day, stayed at Oliver’s house. But they were never seen making the ferry crossing the next morning. Is it possible that the rumors are true – that they never left the house alive? (The Frights of Oliver’s Ferry)
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HOUR TWO: An eerie tombstone stands watch over one of Portland Oregon’s oldest cemeteries. And the story behind that tombstone is a strange one. (The Guardians of Lone Fir Cemetery) *** Don't take a gift from Little Gracie's grave... or her life-like statue might cry tears of blood. (The Ghost of Gracie Watson) *** When it came to her daughter’s Elsa doll, one mom was eager and ready to “Let It Go”. But the doll supernaturally refused to be let go! (Haunted Elsa Doll) *** An ancient stone cross is said by locals to be cursed, and the curse infects anyone who dares to disrespect it. (Curse of the Saxon Stone Cross) *** Christopher Slaughterford was seemingly a completely ordinary young Englishman – but he has earned an unenviable place in the legal books. (T
he Trials of Christopher Slaughterford) *** Two authors reported a very strange encounter with a mysterious entity they believed was not of this world. What did they see and why were they under the impression this being was not of this world? (An Author’s Encounter With A Not-Of-This-World Entity)==========
SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: For Allen Taylor, January 15, 1919 was just another day on his farm near Prescott, Iowa. That is, until his 15-year-old neighbor Irene Hoskins came stumbling down the lane with a gash in the side of her head.  (The Hoskins Family Murders) *** How did someone get the job of an executioner in medieval times? We’ll find out! (To Become An Executioner)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Schoolhouse Demon Attack” from Paranormality Magazine
“Grandfather's Ghost Story Leads to Mass Grave” by Meghan Rafferty for CNN: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/CarlHigdonAbduction
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CarlHigdonAbduction

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hppszdy

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In October 1974, Carl Higdon ventured into Wyoming's wilderness for a routine elk hunt, only to encounter something beyond belief: a humanoid figure and an otherworldly craft. His shocking encounter, complete with mysterious pills, a transparent cube, and a journey to an alien planet, defies explanation and continues to baffle experts to this day. (Ausso One, The Non-Human Humanoid) *** In a remote Mexican village, a young boy stumbles upon a gruesome ritual led by a self-proclaimed goddess, Magdalena Solis. As the cult's depravity spirals out of control, the authorities descend upon the village, uncovering a tale of human sacrifice, orgies, and drug-fueled madness. (High Priestess of Blood) *** In the early morning hours of August 26, 1986, the lifeless body of 18-year-old Jennifer Levin was discovered in Central Park, sparking a media frenzy that would dub her murderer, the "Preppy Killer." (Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer) *** Small mistakes can have big consequences, especially when they happen at critical moments in history. From an unlocked gate that led to the fall of Constantinople to a forgotten login that halted background checks for gun permits, we’ll look at a few “brain farts” that changed the course of history in ways no one could have predicted (Small Mistakes, Big Consequences)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:00.175 = Show Open
00:03:24.124 = Ausso One: The Non-Human Humanoid
00:21:27.334 = Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer ***
00:34:15.508 = The Elusive Holy Grail ***
00:41:38.338 = The High Priestess of Blood
00:53:11.397 = Small Mistakes, Big Consequences ***
00:59:31.589 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The High Priestess of Blood” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2w4b35w5
“Small Mistakes, Big Consequences” source: Jordan Breeding, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p99tmau
“Ausso One, The Non-Human Humanoid” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4acyve4n
“The Elusive Holy Grail” source: Austin Harvey, All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckj9sj5
“Robert Chambers; The Preppy Killer’ source: Cat McAuliffe, Unspeakable Crimes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8pp9kj(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: June 03, 2024
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
Weird Darkness covers a 1974 Wyoming abduction account, the 1986 Central Park killing of Jennifer Levin, the long search for the Holy Grail, a blood cult in the Sierra Madre, and a run of small mistakes that redirected history.
It opens with Carl Higdon, who took the afternoon of October 25th, 1974 off work and drove into the Medicine Bow National Forest in Carbon County, Wyoming, to hunt elk. He came back describing a six-foot humanoid who called himself Ausso One, a drill fused where his right hand should have been, and a transparent cube holding five paralyzed elk. Doctors who examined him afterward found the tuberculosis scarring gone from his lungs, Leo Sprinkle put him under hypnotic regression that November, and a polygraph in 1978 came back clean.
From there the episode turns to the morning of August 26th, 1986, when a cyclist found 18-year-old Jennifer Levin dead near a tree in Central Park, hours after she left Dorrian's Red Hand on the Upper East Side with Robert Chambers. He told investigators her death was rough sex gone wrong, the medical examiner determined she had been strangled, and the press named him the Preppy Killer. Chambers pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and served 15 years, drew a longer sentence in 2008 for selling cocaine and heroin out of his Manhattan apartment, and was paroled in 2023.
Next comes the Holy Grail, which the Bible never actually describes. Chrétien de Troyes made it a divine object in his unfinished Conte del Graal around 1180, Robert de Boron tied it to the Last Supper and the crucifixion in Joseph d'Arimathie two decades later, and Arthurian legend sent Perceval and Sir Galahad after it. The chalice has since been claimed by the Basilica of San Isidoro in León, the Valencia Cathedral, and roughly 200 other places across Europe.
The fourth segment moves to Yerba Buena, a communal farm of about 20 families in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Madre, where Santos and Cayetano Hernández passed themselves off as prophets of the Incan gods in 1962 and later brought Magdalena Solis back from Monterrey to play a goddess for them. On peyote and cannabis she came to believe she was Coatlicue, the Aztec mother goddess, and ordered human sacrifices in which hearts were cut from victims who were still alive. A 14-year-old named Sebastian Guerrero stumbled into one of those rituals in a cave in late May 1963, and he and Inspector Luis Martinez were both found with their hearts removed.
The episode closes on small errors that changed everything downstream: an unlocked gate that let the Turks into Constantinople in 1453, a time-zone miscalculation that put Bay of Pigs bombers over Cuba an hour ahead of their air cover, a 1631 printing of the King James Bible that dropped the word not from the commandment against adultery, and a Florida employee who forgot a login and left concealed-weapons applications running without background checks from February 2016 to March 2017.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75262742Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessCarl Higdon went into the Medicine Bow National Forest for elk in October 1974, and what he described afterward has been picked apart by physicians, hypnotists and skeptics ever since without anybody arriving at an explanation. EPISODE BLOG PAGE...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CarlHigdonAbduction

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hppszdy

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In October 1974, Carl Higdon ventured into Wyoming's wilderness for a routine elk hunt, only to encounter something beyond belief: a humanoid figure and an otherworldly craft. His shocking encounter, complete with mysterious pills, a transparent cube, and a journey to an alien planet, defies explanation and continues to baffle experts to this day. (Ausso One, The Non-Human Humanoid) *** In a remote Mexican village, a young boy stumbles upon a gruesome ritual led by a self-proclaimed goddess, Magdalena Solis. As the cult's depravity spirals out of control, the authorities descend upon the village, uncovering a tale of human sacrifice, orgies, and drug-fueled madness. (High Priestess of Blood) *** In the early morning hours of August 26, 1986, the lifeless body of 18-year-old Jennifer Levin was discovered in Central Park, sparking a media frenzy that would dub her murderer, the "Preppy Killer." (Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer) *** Small mistakes can have big consequences, especially when they happen at critical moments in history. From an unlocked gate that led to the fall of Constantinople to a forgotten login that halted background checks for gun permits, we’ll look at a few “brain farts” that changed the course of history in ways no one could have predicted (Small Mistakes, Big Consequences)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:00.175 = Show Open
00:03:24.124 = Ausso One: The Non-Human Humanoid
00:21:27.334 = Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer ***
00:34:15.508 = The Elusive Holy Grail ***
00:41:38.338 = The High Priestess of Blood
00:53:11.397 = Small Mistakes, Big Consequences ***
00:59:31.589 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The High Priestess of Blood” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2w4b35w5
“Small Mistakes, Big Consequences” source: Jordan Breeding, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p99tmau
“Ausso One, The Non-Human Humanoid” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4acyve4n
“The Elusive Holy Grail” source: Austin Harvey, All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckj9sj5
“Robert Chambers; The Preppy Killer’ source: Cat McAuliffe, Unspeakable Crimes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8pp9kj(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have...]]>3649alien_abduction,ausso_one,carl_higdon,cult_murders,dark_history,high_priestess_of_blood,holy_grail,human_sacrifice,jennifer_levin,magdalena_solis,medicine_bow,paranormal,preppy_killer,robert_chambers,true_crime,ufo,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darkness,wyoming_ufo,yerba_buenafalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/cotu-gingervitis
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “On a Hill” by Michael Whitehouse: https://amzn.to/4ewUEGK

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 20, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75230136Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA London land agent sent to appraise two Highland fields for a wealthy client takes an interest in the crooked hill on the horizon, and learns that the village has no owner's name for it, no road left open to it, and no intention of discussing it with...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-BestLeaveAlone

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “On a Hill” by Michael Whitehouse: https://amzn.to/4ewUEGK

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 20, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>6304falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0779
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Captain of the Polestar” (October 06, 1978) ***WD
00:47:05.828 = Future Tense, “Cold Equation” (May 08, 1975) ***WD
01:10:30.076 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)
01:55:29.808 = Adventures of Superman, “Mystery Of The Walking Dead” (November 05, 1949)
02:25:18.151 = Hall of Fantasy, “Death In The Bayous” (March 06, 1947)
02:56:20.699 = Harry Lime, “Mexican Hat Trick” (November 02, 1951)
03:22:18.906 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Christina” (August 16, 1980) ***WD
03:49:42.160 = Haunting Hour, ‘People In The House” (August 17, 1945) ***WD
04:14:32.964 = Hermit’s Cave, “The House of Murder” (April 13, 1947) ***WD
04:39:58.868 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Monica Feels Threatened” (1945-1950)
05:03:28.357 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0779

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75246645Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:36:53 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThree months out of Dundee and anchored to unbroken Arctic ice, a whaling crew starts hearing something come aboard at night and go straight down into the captain's locked cabin. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Captain of the Polestar” (October 06, 1978) ***WD
00:47:05.828 = Future Tense, “Cold Equation” (May 08, 1975) ***WD
01:10:30.076 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)
01:55:29.808 = Adventures of Superman, “Mystery Of The Walking Dead” (November 05, 1949)
02:25:18.151 = Hall of Fantasy, “Death In The Bayous” (March 06, 1947)
02:56:20.699 = Harry Lime, “Mexican Hat Trick” (November 02, 1951)
03:22:18.906 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Christina” (August 16, 1980) ***WD
03:49:42.160 = Haunting Hour, ‘People In The House” (August 17, 1945) ***WD
04:14:32.964 = Hermit’s Cave, “The House of Murder” (April 13, 1947) ***WD
04:39:58.868 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Monica Feels Threatened” (1945-1950)
05:03:28.357 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0779

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18259falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/MurderWithoutMotive
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MurderWithoutMotive

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xsnde

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: They found the first body stuffed inside the church library’s closet. Then a second body turned up. It’s the creepy case of Theo Durrant – better known in San Francisco as the Demon of the Belfry. (Demon of the Belfry) *** In 1989 a man anonymously claimed he had worked at Area 51 where alien technology was being reverse-engineered for the Pentagon. It sounded like the crazed thoughts of a madman at the time. But now, thirty years later, it does not seem so absurd. (Bob Lazar, The Pentagon, And UFOs) *** One of our Weirdo family members tells the true story of a young child told not to be sad when her grandfather passes away… before anyone knew he had died. (The Old Woman In The Basement) *** Some very strange things have been taking place in Sedona Arizona – including ghosts, UFOs, and even people supposedly seeing living dinosaurs. (Strangeness at the Bradshaw Ranch) *** Is it possible that the reason Jack The Ripper was never caught, is because he was only visiting London at the time and then returned to his home in Missouri, USA? (Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?) *** 
It’s a story called “Murder Without Motive”. It’s a chapter from the upcoming audiobook I’m narrating called “Suffer The Children: American Horrors, Homicides, and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:03:25.609 = Show Open
00:05:39.964 = Murder Without Motive
00:41:07.245 = Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis? ***
00:54:42.147 = Strangeness At Bradshaw Ranch ***
01:07:18.745 = The Old Woman In The Basement
01:12:45.448 = Bob Lazar, The Pentagon, and UFOs ***
01:17:10.404 = Demon Of The Belfry
01:21:57.234 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Murder Without Motive” by Troy Taylor from the audiobook “Suffer The Children”: https://amzn.to/2YNrSdk
“Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2HG5QUh
“Demon of the Belfry” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2JJbsiO
“Bob Lazar, The Pentagon, And UFOs” by George Knapp and Matt Adams: http://bit.ly/30IC60u
“Strangeness at the Bradshaw Ranch” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2JI4Dhz
“The Old Woman In The Basement” by Ashley Delia, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: June, 2022

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

Weird Darkness brings together six accounts of murder and high strangeness: a Denver stepmother who fed her family crushed glass, a St. Louis patent-medicine salesman accused of being Jack the Ripper, an Arizona ranch the government bought and sealed, a second-grader warned of two deaths before anyone made the calls, the man who said he took apart alien craft at Area 51, and a Sunday school superintendent who left bodies inside his own church.It opens on the October 1930 disappearance of ten-year-old Leona O'Loughlin, daughter of Denver police detective Leo O'Loughlin, whose body was found floating in Berkeley Park Lake two days later. Her stomach held ground glass, and so did her father's, both of them served from the bowl of rice her stepmother Pearl O'Loughlin had set on the table between them. Pearl had already tried the same method on her father-in-law's sugar bowl and on her sister's cat and dog, and the story comes from Troy Taylor's "Suffer the Children – American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings."From there the show turns to Dr. Francis J. Tumblety, an uneducated patent-medicine peddler who kept a collection of women's uteruses in jars and was renting rooms on Batty Street in Whitechapel when the 1888 Ripper murders began. Inspector John Littlechild of Scotland Yard named him as a suspect in 1913, and the whole theory rests on one disputed date – whether Tumblety made bail on November 8th or November 16th, with Mary Kelly butchered in her bed on the 9th. He died at St. John's Hospital in St. Louis in May 1903, an estate of more than $135,000 behind him.Next is Bradshaw Ranch, 140 acres outside Sedona in the Verde Valley, where Linda Bradshaw reported orbs, shadow people, four short gray aliens in tan one-piece uniforms, a Bigfoot she nicknamed Big Girl, and a five-foot bipedal lizard standing on a dirt path one evening. She wrote it up with ufologist Tom Dongo in "Merging Dimensions: The Opening Portals of Sedona," and instrument readings on the property measured a magnetic field hundreds of times stronger than the surrounding desert. The U.S. government bought the ranch in May 2003 and closed it to the public without explanation.Then a Weirdo family member named Ashley Delia describes the morning her family drove out to tell her second-grade cousin that their grandfather had died in a hotel room in Effingham, Illinois. The girl wasn't surprised – a little old lady in the basement of their newly built house had already told her it was his time, and told her not to be sad. Four months later the lady came back to say the girl's other grandfather was going next, and the phone rang twenty minutes after that.After that comes Bob Lazar, who sat for a KLAS-TV interview in May 1989 under the name Dennis and said the military was reverse-engineering alien craft at a facility near Groom Lake. He described a ship that turns its belly toward its destination before it moves, which is close to what Navy aviators recorded in the Gimbal and Tic Tac encounters the Pentagon released decades later.The episode closes on Easter week of 1895 at Emanuel Baptist Church in San Francisco, where someone opened a closet in the church library and found Minnie Williams strangled and stabbed, her hands nearly severed. A search of the building turned up Blanche Lamont in the belfry, stripped and posed with her hands folded. Sunday school superintendent William Henry Theodore Durrant had courted both women, and the jury convicted him in five minutes, then sat and finished their cigars before walking back in so the verdict wouldn't look rushed.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75241826Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen a detective’s daughter vanished in 1930s Denver, it looked like a kidnapping — but what unfolded behind closed doors was a domestic nightmare involving poison, deception, and a stepmother with a deadly secret. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MurderWithoutMotive

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xsnde

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: They found the first body stuffed inside the church library’s closet. Then a second body turned up. It’s the creepy case of Theo Durrant – better known in San Francisco as the Demon of the Belfry. (Demon of the Belfry) *** In 1989 a man anonymously claimed he had worked at Area 51 where alien technology was being reverse-engineered for the Pentagon. It sounded like the crazed thoughts of a madman at the time. But now, thirty years later, it does not seem so absurd. (Bob Lazar, The Pentagon, And UFOs) *** One of our Weirdo family members tells the true story of a young child told not to be sad when her grandfather passes away… before anyone knew he had died. (The Old Woman In The Basement) *** Some very strange things have been taking place in Sedona Arizona – including ghosts, UFOs, and even people supposedly seeing living dinosaurs. (Strangeness at the Bradshaw Ranch) *** Is it possible that the reason Jack The Ripper was never caught, is because he was only visiting London at the time and then returned to his home in Missouri, USA? (Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?) *** 
It’s a story called “Murder Without Motive”. It’s a chapter from the upcoming audiobook I’m narrating called “Suffer The Children: American Horrors, Homicides, and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:03:25.609 = Show Open
00:05:39.964 = Murder Without Motive
00:41:07.245 = Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis? ***
00:54:42.147 = Strangeness At Bradshaw Ranch ***
01:07:18.745 = The Old Woman In The Basement
01:12:45.448 = Bob Lazar, The Pentagon, and UFOs ***
01:17:10.404 = Demon Of The Belfry
01:21:57.234 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Murder Without Motive” by Troy Taylor from the audiobook “Suffer The Children”: https://amzn.to/2YNrSdk
“Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2HG5QUh
“Demon of the Belfry” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2JJbsiO
“Bob Lazar, The Pentagon, And UFOs” by George Knapp and Matt Adams: http://bit.ly/30IC60u
“Strangeness at the Bradshaw Ranch” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2JI4Dhz
“The Old Woman In The Basement” by Ashley Delia, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story,...]]>5035falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0778
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Shadow of Love” (October 04, 1978) ***WD
00:47:11.996 = Dimension X, “Shanghaied” (January 12, 1950) ***WD
01:16:50.607 = The Eleventh Hour, “Engulf Cathedral” (ADU)
01:43:00.257 = Escape, “Maracas” (November 22, 1949) ***WD
02:11:45.075 = Murder By Experts, “Summer Heat” (June 13, 1949) ***WD
02:42:18.154 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Country Boy” (December 18, 1957)
03:00:48.514 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD
03:32:39.474 = Dark Fantasy, “Demon Tree” (December 05, 1941)
03:56:20.651 = Fear on 4, “Willam And Mary” (January 10, 1988)
04:26:04.060 = Theater Five, “Finders Can Be Losers” (December 01, 1964)
04:46:52.582 = Tales Of The Frightened, “Just Inside The Cemetery” (December 06, 1957)
04:51:47.243 = Beyond The Green Door, “Philip Baine In The Yukon” (1966) ***WD
04:55:27.633 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirit Calling” (1960s)
05:00:01.495 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75243280Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:19:11 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA man who can't bear to be touched, let alone loved, comes home one night convinced that something in the house has grown fond of him. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Shadow of Love” (October 04, 1978) ***WD
00:47:11.996 = Dimension X, “Shanghaied” (January 12, 1950) ***WD
01:16:50.607 = The Eleventh Hour, “Engulf Cathedral” (ADU)
01:43:00.257 = Escape, “Maracas” (November 22, 1949) ***WD
02:11:45.075 = Murder By Experts, “Summer Heat” (June 13, 1949) ***WD
02:42:18.154 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Country Boy” (December 18, 1957)
03:00:48.514 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD
03:32:39.474 = Dark Fantasy, “Demon Tree” (December 05, 1941)
03:56:20.651 = Fear on 4, “Willam And Mary” (January 10, 1988)
04:26:04.060 = Theater Five, “Finders Can Be Losers” (December 01, 1964)
04:46:52.582 = Tales Of The Frightened, “Just Inside The Cemetery” (December 06, 1957)
04:51:47.243 = Beyond The Green Door, “Philip Baine In The Yukon” (1966) ***WD
04:55:27.633 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirit Calling” (1960s)
05:00:01.495 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0778

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18050falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/write-or-very-wrong-the-new-kid-s-notebook-isn-t-made-of-leather-microterrors--75226220
“Write Or Very Wrong” by Evan Baughfman

Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors

Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU

Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75226220Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessLivia is the three-time champion of her school's scary story contest, and then a new boy shows up in fourth grade with a book he's already published and a red notebook he never opens where anyone can see. “Write Or Very Wrong” by Evan Baughfman Look...
“Write Or Very Wrong” by Evan Baughfman

Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors

Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU

Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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Weird Darkness©, 2026
Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1250falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-mimic
Written in 1942, “Mimic” eventually inspired the 1997 horror film of the same name. The short story was written by Martin Pearson, though you may also know him as Donald A. Wollheim or Darrel G. Raynor, as he used many pseudonyms when writing. The story is a simple premise, talking of how some insects disguise themselves as other insects, or some animals disguise themselves as other animals, in order to not be eaten by the creatures above them in the food chain. At the top of the food chain is man – do we have mimics disguised as us – in plain sight?

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-mimic

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Mimic” by Martin Pearson: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2me9rc2n

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 19, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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Written in 1942, “Mimic” eventually inspired the 1997 horror film of the same name. The short story was written by Martin Pearson, though you may also know him as Donald A. Wollheim or Darrel G. Raynor, as he used many pseudonyms when writing. The story is a simple premise, talking of how some insects disguise themselves as other insects, or some animals disguise themselves as other animals, in order to not be eaten by the creatures above them in the food chain. At the top of the food chain is man – do we have mimics disguised as us – in plain sight?

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-mimic

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Mimic” by Martin Pearson: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2me9rc2n

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 19, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>986falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/NevadaTriangle
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/NevadaTriangle

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yaffy7a4

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Werewolves being spotted in Wisconsin have been reported as far back as 1936. Then again in 1964 and 1972. But there had been nothing like the reports that came out of the area near Delavan, starting in 1989. (The Bray Road Beast) *** A teen finds two dead bodies, side by side, both wearing raincoats. But the disturbing thing is that both dead men were wearing lead masks. And that’s not the end of the strangeness. (The Case of the Lead Masks) *** A woman sees something so horrifying she turns the rest of her life over to Jesus Christ so she will remain protected. (My Skinless Demon) *** Over 2,000 flight disappearances over the past 60 years… that’s three missing planes every month. You might think I’d be referring to the Bermuda Triangle… but I’m not. There’s a lesser-known but significantly more dangerous triangle near Area 51 in Nevada. (2,000 People Go Missing In The Nevada Triangle)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:14.530 = Show Open
00:03:16.053 = Disappearances In The Nevada Triangle
00:20:03.180 = The Case of the Lead Masks ***
00:26:30.652 = My Skinless Demon
00:31:11.820 = The Beast of Bray Road ***
00:59:27.550 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Case of the Lead Masks” by Xavier Ortega: http://bit.ly/2HJuPET
“My Skinless Demon” by GayLelu: http://bit.ly/2Jw4IF8
“People Go Missing In The Nevada Triangle” by George Knapp, Matt Adams (link no longer available), Joe Shoenmann (http://bit.ly/2LSm6Wf), and Brent Swancer (http://bit.ly/2WlTkle)
“The Bray Road Beast” (http://bit.ly/2VQa5VT) and “Werewolves of Wisconsin” (http://bit.ly/2LXsCLJ) by Troy Taylor
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: June 2020
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75216994Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessMore aircraft and people vanish here than in the Bermuda Triangle – but no one can explain why. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/NevadaTriangle READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode:...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/NevadaTriangle

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yaffy7a4

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Werewolves being spotted in Wisconsin have been reported as far back as 1936. Then again in 1964 and 1972. But there had been nothing like the reports that came out of the area near Delavan, starting in 1989. (The Bray Road Beast) *** A teen finds two dead bodies, side by side, both wearing raincoats. But the disturbing thing is that both dead men were wearing lead masks. And that’s not the end of the strangeness. (The Case of the Lead Masks) *** A woman sees something so horrifying she turns the rest of her life over to Jesus Christ so she will remain protected. (My Skinless Demon) *** Over 2,000 flight disappearances over the past 60 years… that’s three missing planes every month. You might think I’d be referring to the Bermuda Triangle… but I’m not. There’s a lesser-known but significantly more dangerous triangle near Area 51 in Nevada. (2,000 People Go Missing In The Nevada Triangle)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:14.530 = Show Open
00:03:16.053 = Disappearances In The Nevada Triangle
00:20:03.180 = The Case of the Lead Masks ***
00:26:30.652 = My Skinless Demon
00:31:11.820 = The Beast of Bray Road ***
00:59:27.550 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Case of the Lead Masks” by Xavier Ortega: http://bit.ly/2HJuPET
“My Skinless Demon” by GayLelu: http://bit.ly/2Jw4IF8
“People Go Missing In The Nevada Triangle” by George Knapp, Matt Adams (link no longer available), Joe Shoenmann (http://bit.ly/2LSm6Wf), and Brent Swancer (http://bit.ly/2WlTkle)
“The Bray Road Beast” (http://bit.ly/2VQa5VT) and “Werewolves of Wisconsin” (http://bit.ly/2LXsCLJ) by Troy Taylor
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: June 2020
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts •...]]>3678area_51,bray_road_beast,david_paulides,demon_encounter,dogman,lead_masks_case,missing_411,missing_persons,nevada_triangle,paranormal_podcast,plane_disappearances,sierra_nevada,steve_fossett,ufo_mystery,unsolved_mysteries,vintem_hill,weird_darkness,werewolf_sightings,wisconsin_cryptids,yosemite_missingfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-theweapon
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-theweapon

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Weapon” by Frederic Brown (from 1951): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y6prpd2n

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 18, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75198797Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessDr. James Graham is building the ultimate weapon, and on an ordinary quiet evening a small, harmless-looking stranger knocks on his door asking only for a few minutes of conversation — a few minutes readers of Frederic Brown have been unable to shake...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-theweapon

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Weapon” by Frederic Brown (from 1951): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y6prpd2n

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 18, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>432falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0777
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Forever Alley” (October 02, 1978) ***WD
00:47:30.644 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Screaming Skull” (April 01, 1968) ***WD
01:16:44.754 = The Clock, “Death Valley” (February 21, 1956)
01:42:13.284 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944) ***WD
02:09:47.242 = The Crime Club, “Murder Rents a Room” (June 05, 1947)
02:39:56.431 = Crime Classics, “Alsop Family, How It Diminished” (August 24, 1953)
03:09:33.593 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Death Paints a Picture” (October 20, 1946)
03:34:59.577 = Deep Night, “The Intercom” (July 15, 2005)
04:08:57.297 = The Devil and Mr. O, “The fast One / Speed” (January 05, 1943)
04:38:25.599 = Diary of Fate, “Darrel James” (August 10, 1948) ***WD
05:05:37.816 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Forever Alley” (October 02, 1978) ***WD
00:47:30.644 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Screaming Skull” (April 01, 1968) ***WD
01:16:44.754 = The Clock, “Death Valley” (February 21, 1956)
01:42:13.284 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944) ***WD
02:09:47.242 = The Crime Club, “Murder Rents a Room” (June 05, 1947)
02:39:56.431 = Crime Classics, “Alsop Family, How It Diminished” (August 24, 1953)
03:09:33.593 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Death Paints a Picture” (October 20, 1946)
03:34:59.577 = Deep Night, “The Intercom” (July 15, 2005)
04:08:57.297 = The Devil and Mr. O, “The fast One / Speed” (January 05, 1943)
04:38:25.599 = Diary of Fate, “Darrel James” (August 10, 1948) ***WD
05:05:37.816 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Unsolved St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” by Steve Shukis from Chicago True Crime (link no longer available)

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Originally aired: June, 2020

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Unsolved St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” by Steve Shukis from Chicago True Crime (link no longer available)

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Originally aired: June, 2020

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THE STORY: On December 3rd the wind turns east and winter lands overnight on a Cornish peninsula, where Nat Hocken, a part-time farm worker living on a wartime disability pension, wakes to something tapping at the bedroom window. By dawn there are fifty dead birds on the floor of his children's room, and out in the bay the gulls are massing by the tens of thousands, riding the swells and waiting on the tide. Nat boards his windows and stuffs his chimneys while the wireless carries a Home Office statement, then a national emergency, then nothing at all; he works out that the attacks rise and fall with the flood tide, and measures his family's odds in bread, candles, and kerosene. Evan Hunter's screenplay moved the story to Bodega Bay and built new characters around du Maurier's title, keeping her unexplained attacks and little else. The original ends with Nat lighting the last cigarette in the packet and throwing the empty one on the fire.

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Birds” by Daphne du Maurier from the book, “Alfred Hitchcock Presents My Favorites In Suspense”: https://amzn.to/3knkjZ3

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 17, 2026

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THE STORY: On December 3rd the wind turns east and winter lands overnight on a Cornish peninsula, where Nat Hocken, a part-time farm worker living on a wartime disability pension, wakes to something tapping at the bedroom window. By dawn there are fifty dead birds on the floor of his children's room, and out in the bay the gulls are massing by the tens of thousands, riding the swells and waiting on the tide. Nat boards his windows and stuffs his chimneys while the wireless carries a Home Office statement, then a national emergency, then nothing at all; he works out that the attacks rise and fall with the flood tide, and measures his family's odds in bread, candles, and kerosene. Evan Hunter's screenplay moved the story to Bodega Bay and built new characters around du Maurier's title, keeping her unexplained attacks and little else. The original ends with Nat lighting the last cigarette in the packet and throwing the empty one on the fire.

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Birds” by Daphne du Maurier from the book, “Alfred Hitchcock Presents My Favorites In Suspense”: https://amzn.to/3knkjZ3

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 17, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Thousand Year Old Story” (September 29, 1978) ***WD
00:45:44.446 = X-Minus-1, “The Trap” (February 13, 1957)
01:07:38.102 = Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries” (December 04, 1976) ***WD
01:35:42.435 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Big Ben” (April 13, 1943)
01:58:28.249 = Barry Craig, “Ghost of a Chance” (December 19, 1951)
02:28:09.864 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “The Crowd” (December 30, 1986)
02:41:56.411 = Night Beat, “Jockey Brothers” (May 29, 1952) ***WD
03:11:11.673 = Nick Carter, “Legend of Shakespeare’s Ghost” (December 30, 1945)
03:40:48.518 = Box 13, “Hare And Hounds” (February 27, 1949)
04:08:16.744 = Calling All Cars, “The Spinoza Case” (March 28, 1934) ***WD
04:36:40.006 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Twenty Minute Alibi” (February 20, 1947)
05:06:08.757 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Thousand Year Old Story” (September 29, 1978) ***WD
00:45:44.446 = X-Minus-1, “The Trap” (February 13, 1957)
01:07:38.102 = Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries” (December 04, 1976) ***WD
01:35:42.435 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Big Ben” (April 13, 1943)
01:58:28.249 = Barry Craig, “Ghost of a Chance” (December 19, 1951)
02:28:09.864 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “The Crowd” (December 30, 1986)
02:41:56.411 = Night Beat, “Jockey Brothers” (May 29, 1952) ***WD
03:11:11.673 = Nick Carter, “Legend of Shakespeare’s Ghost” (December 30, 1945)
03:40:48.518 = Box 13, “Hare And Hounds” (February 27, 1949)
04:08:16.744 = Calling All Cars, “The Spinoza Case” (March 28, 1934) ***WD
04:36:40.006 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Twenty Minute Alibi” (February 20, 1947)
05:06:08.757 = Show Close

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: She was sexy, she was flirtatious… then she was dead. Who killed actress Thelma Todd, and why does her ghost still linger in Hollywood? (Death Of The Ice Cream Blonde) *** A woman has been haunted by a dark, cloaked and hooded entity for the past eighteen years. And it’s real – because her husband has seen it too. (Followed By A Hooded Entity) *** Gary Heidnik didn't just kidnap, torture, and murder women in the basement of his house of horrors — he got one of his victims to help. (Gary Heidnik: The Inspiration for Buffalo Bill)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:08.935 = Show Open
00:02:30.791 = Death Of The Ice Cream Blonde
00:31:17.830 = Followed By A Hooded Entity ***
00:35:54.210 = Gary Heidnik: The Inspiration For Buffalo Bill
00:46:42.618 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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“Death Of The Ice Cream Blonde” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2XkqRZA
“Followed By A Hooded Entity” by Chaos 92 at YourGhostStories.com: http://bit.ly/2UIJcme
“Gary Heidnik: The Inspiration for Buffalo Bill” by Mark Oliver for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2UIO2Qw
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jmumccrt

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: She was sexy, she was flirtatious… then she was dead. Who killed actress Thelma Todd, and why does her ghost still linger in Hollywood? (Death Of The Ice Cream Blonde) *** A woman has been haunted by a dark, cloaked and hooded entity for the past eighteen years. And it’s real – because her husband has seen it too. (Followed By A Hooded Entity) *** Gary Heidnik didn't just kidnap, torture, and murder women in the basement of his house of horrors — he got one of his victims to help. (Gary Heidnik: The Inspiration for Buffalo Bill)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:08.935 = Show Open
00:02:30.791 = Death Of The Ice Cream Blonde
00:31:17.830 = Followed By A Hooded Entity ***
00:35:54.210 = Gary Heidnik: The Inspiration For Buffalo Bill
00:46:42.618 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Death Of The Ice Cream Blonde” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2XkqRZA
“Followed By A Hooded Entity” by Chaos 92 at YourGhostStories.com: http://bit.ly/2UIJcme
“Gary Heidnik: The Inspiration for Buffalo Bill” by Mark Oliver for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2UIO2Qw
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Originally aired: June 2021
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Alternate Programming” by Keith Conrad (Auditory Anthology, April 2025), https://www.auditoryanthology.com

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 16, 2026

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Alternate Programming” by Keith Conrad (Auditory Anthology, April 2025), https://www.auditoryanthology.com

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 16, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Head Hunters” (September 27, 1978) ***WD
00:45:52.459 = The Saint, “Unhappy Homicide” (November 06, 1949) ***WD
01:09:54.844 = Theater 1030, “Trespassers Will Be Experimented Upon” (1968-1971) ***WD
01:38:42.359 = 2000 Plus, “Flying Saucers” (August 23, 1950) ***WD
02:07:49.317 = The Unexpected, “Solid Citizen” (1947-1948)
02:23:16.951 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Lizzie Borden Case” (1936) ***WD
02:37:06.346 = Dark Venture, “The Man In 206” (December 02, 1946) ***WD
03:06:26.739 = The Weird Circle, “Narrative Of Arthur Gordon Pym” (1943) ***WD
03:34:00.029 = The Whistler, “Escape to Danger” (May 28, 1945)
04:04:39.189 = Strange Wills, “Autograph Girl” (October 19, 1946)
04:35:23.151 = Witch’s Tale, “Mannequin” (September 11, 1933) ***WD
05:00:00.000 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0775

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75157538Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:34:09 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA young engineer brings his pregnant wife home to the Philippine mountains, where his grandmother insists the only thing that will quiet his beheaded grandfather's ghost is the head of his wife's grandfather. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts,...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Head Hunters” (September 27, 1978) ***WD
00:45:52.459 = The Saint, “Unhappy Homicide” (November 06, 1949) ***WD
01:09:54.844 = Theater 1030, “Trespassers Will Be Experimented Upon” (1968-1971) ***WD
01:38:42.359 = 2000 Plus, “Flying Saucers” (August 23, 1950) ***WD
02:07:49.317 = The Unexpected, “Solid Citizen” (1947-1948)
02:23:16.951 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Lizzie Borden Case” (1936) ***WD
02:37:06.346 = Dark Venture, “The Man In 206” (December 02, 1946) ***WD
03:06:26.739 = The Weird Circle, “Narrative Of Arthur Gordon Pym” (1943) ***WD
03:34:00.029 = The Whistler, “Escape to Danger” (May 28, 1945)
04:04:39.189 = Strange Wills, “Autograph Girl” (October 19, 1946)
04:35:23.151 = Witch’s Tale, “Mannequin” (September 11, 1933) ***WD
05:00:00.000 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0775

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18091falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/HillAlienAbductionGet the full story in my book, "Two Lost Hours: The Betty And Barney Hill UFO Abduction, 65 Years Later" at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJY8N8CT

Sixty-five years ago this week, a Portsmouth couple drove home through the White Mountains and arrived hours later than they’d planned; the story of what happened in that gap became the template for the modern alien abduction narrative, and the psychiatrist who drew it out of them believed half of it.

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Originally aired: September 15, 2026
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

On the week of the sixty-fifth anniversary of the Betty and Barney Hill UFO incident, Weird Darkness retraces the September 19th to 20th, 1961 drive through New Hampshire's White Mountains that became America's first widely reported alien abduction account, from the light over Route 3 to the Project Blue Book file, the hypnosis tapes in Dr. Benjamin Simon's Boston office, the Zeta Reticuli star map, and the sixty-five-year fight over what any of it means.It opens at 10:05 PM in a Colebrook restaurant, as Betty and Barney Hill of Portsmouth start the last leg home from Montreal in a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air with their dachshund Delsey in the back seat. South of Lancaster, Betty spots a light below the moon that keeps pace with the car past Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch, and two miles north of North Woodstock it comes down over the highway; Barney walks into a field with 7x50 binoculars and sees figures in shiny black uniforms watching him from a row of windows before he runs back to the car shouting that they're going to be captured. Two sets of beeps from the trunk bracket a thirty-five-mile stretch of road neither of them can remember, and the kitchen clock reads after five when they get home, two hours later than the drive should have taken.From there the episode follows the paper trail: Barney's scuffed shoes, a dozen shiny circles on the trunk lid that send a compass needle spinning, a torn dress dusted with pink powder, and Betty's September 21st call to Pease Air Force Base that produced Air Force Information Report 100-1-61, a document that never mentions the figures Barney saw. Hayden Planetarium lecturer Walter Webb interviews the couple for six hours for NICAP, two IBM men work out the missing two hours in November, and Betty begins five nights of dreams about small men with Jimmy Durante noses who examine her aboard a craft. Barney's health collapses into ulcers, hypertension, and a ring of growths on his groin, and in December 1963 the couple lands in the Back Bay office of Dr. Benjamin Simon, a Second World War Army psychiatrist who hypnotizes them separately over the following months while a tape recorder runs. Barney describes wraparound eyes that pushed into his brain and a cup placed over his groin; Betty describes a needle in her navel, a book of symbols, and a map of stars, which an Ohio schoolteacher named Marjorie Fish will later spend five years matching to Zeta Reticuli with beads and thread, until the Hipparcos satellite's measurements pull six of her fifteen stars out from under it.The episode closes with the case's long tail: folklorist Thomas Bullard's finding that the Hill account defines the typical abduction and that every later case is measured against it, the Boston Traveler leak of October 1965, John Fuller's bestseller The Interrupted Journey, the 1975 NBC film with James Earl Jones and Estelle Parsons that aired sixteen days before Travis Walton vanished in Arizona, Barney's death from a cerebral hemorrhage at forty-six, and Betty's decades of skywatching in New Hampshire fields with a life-size alien bust named Junior in her house. Simon told the Today Show in 1975 that the abduction did not happen; Kathleen Marden, Betty's niece and the keeper of the hypnosis tapes, disputes one of his letters as a forgery; Martin Kottmeyer traces Barney's wraparound eyes to an Outer Limits episode that aired twelve days before his first session; and the dress, tested by chemist Phyllis Budinger, yields mildew and a protein residue nobody has explained. The Portsmouth Historical Society's betty & barney exhibition runs through November 2nd, 2026, two feature films are in development with Demi Moore and Colman Domingo attached to one of them, and the state's Historical Marker 224 on Route 3 in Lincoln still confines itself to what can be documented, and no third witness has ever come forward.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75150665Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessGet the full story in my book, "Two Lost Hours: The Betty And Barney Hill UFO Abduction, 65 Years Later" at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJY8N8CT Sixty-five years ago this week, a Portsmouth couple drove home through the White Mountains and arrived...Get the full story in my book, "Two Lost Hours: The Betty And Barney Hill UFO Abduction, 65 Years Later" at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJY8N8CT

Sixty-five years ago this week, a Portsmouth couple drove home through the White Mountains and arrived hours later than they’d planned; the story of what happened in that gap became the template for the modern alien abduction narrative, and the psychiatrist who drew it out of them believed half of it.

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: September 15, 2026
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

On the week of the sixty-fifth anniversary of the Betty and Barney Hill UFO incident, Weird Darkness retraces the September 19th to 20th, 1961 drive through New Hampshire's White Mountains that became America's first widely reported alien abduction account, from the light over Route 3 to the Project Blue Book file, the hypnosis tapes in Dr. Benjamin Simon's Boston office, the Zeta Reticuli star map, and the sixty-five-year fight over what any of it means.It opens at 10:05 PM in a Colebrook restaurant, as Betty and Barney Hill of Portsmouth start the last leg home from Montreal in a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air with their dachshund Delsey in the back seat. South of Lancaster, Betty spots a light below the moon that keeps pace with the car past Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch, and two miles north of North Woodstock it comes down over the highway; Barney walks into a field with 7x50 binoculars and sees figures in shiny black uniforms watching him from a row of windows before he runs back to the car shouting that they're going to be captured. Two sets of beeps from the trunk bracket a thirty-five-mile stretch of road neither of them can remember, and the kitchen clock reads after five when they get home, two hours later than the drive should have taken.From there the episode follows the paper trail: Barney's scuffed shoes, a dozen shiny circles on the trunk lid that send a compass needle spinning, a torn dress dusted with pink powder, and Betty's September 21st call to Pease Air Force Base that produced Air Force Information Report 100-1-61, a document that never mentions the figures Barney saw. Hayden Planetarium lecturer Walter Webb interviews the couple for six hours for NICAP, two IBM men work out the missing two hours in November, and Betty begins five nights of dreams about small men with Jimmy Durante noses who examine her aboard a craft. Barney's health collapses into ulcers, hypertension, and a ring of growths on his groin, and in December 1963 the couple lands in the Back Bay office of Dr. Benjamin Simon, a Second World War Army psychiatrist who hypnotizes them separately over the following months while a tape recorder runs. Barney describes wraparound...]]>3797alien_abduction,barney_hill,betty_and_barney_hill,betty_hill,darren_marlar,grey_aliens,hypnosis,interrupted_journey,missing_time,new_hampshire_ufo,paranormal,paranormal_podcast,project_blue_book,star_map,ufo,ufo_abduction,ufo_history,weird_darkness,white_mountains,zeta_reticulifalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-outerlimit
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Outer Limit” by Graham Doar (“The Saturday Evening Post” December 1949 / X Minus One)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 15, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75109943Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessTest pilot Steve Weston chased something impossible at the edge of Earth's atmosphere and returned ten hours later – yet only with enough fuel for ten minute flight. He returns, convinced he has an urgent warning to save Earth. Is it delusion from his...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-outerlimit

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Outer Limit” by Graham Doar (“The Saturday Evening Post” December 1949 / X Minus One)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 15, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Conversion Factor” (September 22, 1978) ***WD
00:45:12.953 = Radio City Playhouse, “Reflection” (January 01, 1950) ***WD
01:14:57.212 = Mercer McLeod’s The Man With The Story, “Blood On The Doorstep” (1946-1947)
01:29:08.386 = Sam Spade, “Missing News Hawk Caper” (July 18, 1948) ***WD
01:59:52.584 = The Sealed Book, “Broadway Here I Come” (June 17, 1945) ***WD
02:29:21.088 = The Shadow, “The Drums of Doom” (March 19, 1944) ***WD
03:00:16.061 = Sleep No More, “Conquerors Isle” (November 21, 1956) ***WD
03:28:50.328 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “The Boy Who Cried Woof” (December 24, 1984)
03:43:36.519 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Devil’s Cavern” (April 03, 1945) ***WD(LQ)
03:55:30.259 = Strange, “Deja Vu in France” (1955)
04:10:23.699 = Suspense, “Dark Tower” (May 04, 1944)
04:39:06.093 = The Creaking Door, “Vagrant” (April 29, 1965) **WD
05:08:21.600 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0774

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75135976Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:30:58 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA physicist who has spent five years and twenty million dollars chasing one missing equation leaves his attaché case in a highway diner, where the seventeen-year-old at the cash register reads the twelve pages inside and understands every line. Look...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Conversion Factor” (September 22, 1978) ***WD
00:45:12.953 = Radio City Playhouse, “Reflection” (January 01, 1950) ***WD
01:14:57.212 = Mercer McLeod’s The Man With The Story, “Blood On The Doorstep” (1946-1947)
01:29:08.386 = Sam Spade, “Missing News Hawk Caper” (July 18, 1948) ***WD
01:59:52.584 = The Sealed Book, “Broadway Here I Come” (June 17, 1945) ***WD
02:29:21.088 = The Shadow, “The Drums of Doom” (March 19, 1944) ***WD
03:00:16.061 = Sleep No More, “Conquerors Isle” (November 21, 1956) ***WD
03:28:50.328 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “The Boy Who Cried Woof” (December 24, 1984)
03:43:36.519 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Devil’s Cavern” (April 03, 1945) ***WD(LQ)
03:55:30.259 = Strange, “Deja Vu in France” (1955)
04:10:23.699 = Suspense, “Dark Tower” (May 04, 1944)
04:39:06.093 = The Creaking Door, “Vagrant” (April 29, 1965) **WD
05:08:21.600 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0774

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18551falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/horschhouse20260911/
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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9b8rax

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Wild West, where no matter how tough and rugged you might be, you can never defeat Old Man Death. And he was creative in how he dispensed his touch. (To Die In The Old West) *** Charles Howard Schmid Jr. charmed and befriended the teenagers of Tucson, Arizona in the 1960s — all while brutally murdering three young girls. (The Pied Piper of Tuscon) *** One of the lesser-known crytpids is something called the Hidebehind, a mysterious creature that stalked 19th-century lumberjacks, preying on those who let their guard down in the forest. (The Hidebehind) *** Brianna Maitland left her dishwashing job and was never seen alive again. Despite various theories and sightings, Brianna's disappearance continues to baffle investigators and haunt her family, who still hold out hope for answers and her safe return. (The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland) *** In 1906, explorer Robert Peary claimed to have discovered a mysterious island he named Crocker Land, but was it a genuine find, a calculated deception, or something even more bizarre? (The Myth of Crocker Island) *** Lyndia Morel's quiet drive home took a chilling turn when she encountered a mysterious craft and experienced a baffling episode of missing time. Was it a case of alien abduction? (The Lyndia Morel Incident) *** In May of 1963, a bizarre creature terrorized Centreville, Illinois, prompting over 50 calls to the police from alarmed residents. Descriptions ranged from a "half man, half woman" to a "half man, half horse." (The Centerville Monster)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:31.179 = Show Open
00:04:10.280 = To Die In The Old West
00:19:01.581 = The Hidebehind ***
00:21:49.186 = The Pied Piper of Tuscon
00:26:56.983 = The Lyndia Morel Incident
00:41:06.311 = The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland ***
00:48:52.055 = The Myth of Crocker Island
00:56:42.239 = The Centerville Monster ***
00:58:30.243 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
BOOK: “Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth” by Carol Rose:https://amzn.to/3VpnkKk
“To Die In The Old West” source: Quinn Armstrong, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p884ck2
“The Hidebehind” source: Astonishing Legends: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4nj3h5en
“The Pied Piper of Tuscon” source: Bernadette Giocamazzo, All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4dzvmspf
“The Lyndia Morel Incident” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4v8yewbr
“The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2d6fbz5h
“The Myth of Crocker Island” source: Kaushik Patowary: Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdz38sce
“The Centerville Monster” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4h8wpeee
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: May 29, 2024
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75126854Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe Wild West wasn’t all shootouts and saloons – but when danger came, it carved legends in blood, bullets, and bone. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ToDieInTheOldWest READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ToDieInTheOldWest

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9b8rax

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Wild West, where no matter how tough and rugged you might be, you can never defeat Old Man Death. And he was creative in how he dispensed his touch. (To Die In The Old West) *** Charles Howard Schmid Jr. charmed and befriended the teenagers of Tucson, Arizona in the 1960s — all while brutally murdering three young girls. (The Pied Piper of Tuscon) *** One of the lesser-known crytpids is something called the Hidebehind, a mysterious creature that stalked 19th-century lumberjacks, preying on those who let their guard down in the forest. (The Hidebehind) *** Brianna Maitland left her dishwashing job and was never seen alive again. Despite various theories and sightings, Brianna's disappearance continues to baffle investigators and haunt her family, who still hold out hope for answers and her safe return. (The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland) *** In 1906, explorer Robert Peary claimed to have discovered a mysterious island he named Crocker Land, but was it a genuine find, a calculated deception, or something even more bizarre? (The Myth of Crocker Island) *** Lyndia Morel's quiet drive home took a chilling turn when she encountered a mysterious craft and experienced a baffling episode of missing time. Was it a case of alien abduction? (The Lyndia Morel Incident) *** In May of 1963, a bizarre creature terrorized Centreville, Illinois, prompting over 50 calls to the police from alarmed residents. Descriptions ranged from a "half man, half woman" to a "half man, half horse." (The Centerville Monster)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:31.179 = Show Open
00:04:10.280 = To Die In The Old West
00:19:01.581 = The Hidebehind ***
00:21:49.186 = The Pied Piper of Tuscon
00:26:56.983 = The Lyndia Morel Incident
00:41:06.311 = The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland ***
00:48:52.055 = The Myth of Crocker Island
00:56:42.239 = The Centerville Monster ***
00:58:30.243 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
BOOK: “Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth” by Carol Rose:https://amzn.to/3VpnkKk
“To Die In The Old West” source: Quinn Armstrong, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p884ck2
“The Hidebehind” source: Astonishing Legends: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4nj3h5en
“The Pied Piper of Tuscon” source: Bernadette Giocamazzo, All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4dzvmspf
“The Lyndia Morel Incident” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight: 3581alien_abduction,black_bart,brianna_maitland,calamity_jane,centreville_monster,charles_schmid,crocker_land,cryptids,hidebehind,jesse_james,lyndia_morel,missing_person,old_west,pied_piper_of_tucson,true_crime,ufo_encounter,weird_darkness,wild_bill_hickok,wild_west_history,wyatt_earpfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SidersCase20260911
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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75128976Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:32:17 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA forensic report found Gary Siders Sr. incompetent to stand trial and beyond restoring, the prosecutor stipulated to it without objection, and the same two lawyers who expect his case dismissed within weeks have now been appointed to defend Brandon...
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/SidersCase20260911

Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>574brandon_henderson,child_endangerment,christina_siders,competency_hearing,court_hearing,darren_marlar,elizabeth_siders,foster_care,gary_siders_sr,incompetent_to_stand_trial,josh_saunders,mcarthur_ohio,ohio_true_crime,ohmer_street,siders_case,true_crime,true_crime_podcast,vinton_county_ohio,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-superopener
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-superopener

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Super Opener” by Michael Zuroy (“Worlds of If” Science Fiction magazine from August, 1958)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 14, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-superopener

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Super Opener” by Michael Zuroy (“Worlds of If” Science Fiction magazine from August, 1958)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 14, 2026

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chronicles-of-the-black-death-pus-pee-and-plague-doctors-wdradio--74981415==========
HOUR ONE: During the bubonic plague in the early Middle-Ages, those who became sick and were even suspected of having the plague, were forced to relocate to a quarantined island – Poveglia Island. The gruesomeness that took place there still continues today, with the island being illegal to visit – and reportedly, very haunted. (Inside Black Plague Island) *** We look at some of the bathing – and lack thereof – that took place during the bubonic plague, as well as some of the beliefs they had about diet and how it might protect from contagion. Some of the ideas of what people thought could protect them from the disease are nothing short of shocking. (Living With The Black Death)
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HOUR TWO: About 80 years after the black plague began, a different plague came upon England – a fatal one that would cause you to almost instantly perspire to death. (Death By Sweat) *** Most everyone is familiar with the plague in Europe in the early 1400s – but in the early 1900s it struck again. This time in San Francisco. If you’ve not heard that before, it could be because the U.S. government tried to cover it up. (The Plague of San Francisco) *** Of all the imagery that comes to mind when hearing the words “bubonic plague” the most prevalent is most certainly that of the doctors – and the odd, bird-like masks they would wear. Why they dressed that way is interesting – but what the doctors did while wearing those suits and in their labs as they tried to battle the illness is absolutely horrifying. (Plague Doctors) *** And it probably comes as no surprise that something so deadly and horrific as the black plague would leave behind some residual paranormal energy – and boy is there a lot of it. (A Plague of Ghosts)
==========
SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: We look at some of the bathing – and lack thereof – that took place during the bubonic plague, as well as some of the beliefs they had about diet and how it might protect from contagion. Some of the ideas of what people thought could protect them from the disease are nothing short of shocking. (Living With The Black Death – CONTINUED) *** Europe just could not escape plagues of any kind – for example, the plague that made you, against your will, keep dancing until you dropped dead. (The Dance of Death)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Inside Black Plague Island” by Cheryl Adams Richkoff for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/v85y7k6
“Plague Doctors” by Melissa Sartore for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/rmap5d8
“Death By Sweat” by Melissa Sartore for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/vqpvgrz
“The Dance of Death” by Melissa Satore for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/u6kdwgp
“The Plague of San Francisco” by Melissa Brinks for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/sbaht69
“Living With The Black Death” by Genevieve Carlton for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/tcbo9af,https://tinyurl.com/sfkjhrg; and Kellen Perry for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/u4bxkuf
“A Plague of Ghosts” by Erin Wisti for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/tm2cxzr
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HOUR ONE: During the bubonic plague in the early Middle-Ages, those who became sick and were even suspected of having the plague, were forced to relocate to a quarantined island – Poveglia Island. The gruesomeness that took place there still continues today, with the island being illegal to visit – and reportedly, very haunted. (Inside Black Plague Island) *** We look at some of the bathing – and lack thereof – that took place during the bubonic plague, as well as some of the beliefs they had about diet and how it might protect from contagion. Some of the ideas of what people thought could protect them from the disease are nothing short of shocking. (Living With The Black Death)
==========
HOUR TWO: About 80 years after the black plague began, a different plague came upon England – a fatal one that would cause you to almost instantly perspire to death. (Death By Sweat) *** Most everyone is familiar with the plague in Europe in the early 1400s – but in the early 1900s it struck again. This time in San Francisco. If you’ve not heard that before, it could be because the U.S. government tried to cover it up. (The Plague of San Francisco) *** Of all the imagery that comes to mind when hearing the words “bubonic plague” the most prevalent is most certainly that of the doctors – and the odd, bird-like masks they would wear. Why they dressed that way is interesting – but what the doctors did while wearing those suits and in their labs as they tried to battle the illness is absolutely horrifying. (Plague Doctors) *** And it probably comes as no surprise that something so deadly and horrific as the black plague would leave behind some residual paranormal energy – and boy is there a lot of it. (A Plague of Ghosts)
==========
SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: We look at some of the bathing – and lack thereof – that took place during the bubonic plague, as well as some of the beliefs they had about diet and how it might protect from contagion. Some of the ideas of what people thought could protect them from the disease are nothing short of shocking. (Living With The Black Death – CONTINUED) *** Europe just could not escape plagues of any kind – for example, the plague that made you, against your will, keep dancing until you dropped dead. (The Dance of Death)
==========
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Inside Black Plague Island” by Cheryl Adams Richkoff for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/v85y7k6
“Plague Doctors” by Melissa Sartore for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/rmap5d8
“Death By Sweat” by Melissa Sartore for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/vqpvgrz
“The Dance of Death” by Melissa Satore for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/u6kdwgp
“The Plague of San Francisco” by Melissa Brinks for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/sbaht69
“Living With The Black Death” by Genevieve Carlton for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/tcbo9af,https://tinyurl.com/sfkjhrg; and Kellen Perry for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/u4bxkuf
“A Plague of Ghosts” by Erin Wisti for Graveyard Shift: 6382falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ImmortalVampireNew Orleans high society adored the charming Jacques St. Germain, right up until they started asking why a man who claimed to be forty could describe the 1700s like he'd lived them. Now more than a century later people are still arguing over whether Jacques St. Germain was a con man, an immortal, or a true-life vampire.

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ImmortalVampire

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xjvjy

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Was a New Orleans neighborhood home to an immortal vampire in the early 1900s? (Vampire in New Orleans) *** A young girl disappeared in Yosemite National Park back in 1981. To this day no one knows where she is, and some say a paranormal cause is to blame. (A Supernatural Disappearance in Yosemite) *** After Lori Erica Ruff's death, her husband discovered he had been married to a complete stranger. Because Lori Erica Ruff never existed. (The Woman Without an Identity) *** Was there a plot to murder Marconi scientists in the 1980s? (The Marconi Murders)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:41.374 = Show Open
00:02:10.004 = The Immortal Vampire of New Orleans
00:18:58.982 = A Supernatural Disappearance In Yosemite ***
00:29:58.328 = The Woman Without An Identity
00:36:55.918 = The Marconi Murders ***
00:51:45.221 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Vampire In New Orleans” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2IrlOTU
“A Supernatural Disappearance in Yosemite” by Beth Elias: http://bit.ly/2v94zOB
“The Woman Without an Identity” by Stephanie Webber: http://bit.ly/2UBMIyO
‘The Marconi Murders” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2VR1PRC
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: June 16, 2020

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

This episode of Weird Darkness moves from a suspected vampire in early-1900s New Orleans to a teenager who vanished in Yosemite National Park, a Texas wife who'd stolen a dead child's identity, and a string of bizarre deaths among British defense scientists during the Cold War.It opens with Jacques St. Germain, a wealthy stranger who arrived in New Orleans in the early 1900s, settled into a mansion at 1039 Royal Street, and began hosting lavish parties for the city's elite. He spoke French, English, and Spanish, described centuries-old events as if he'd witnessed them, was almost never seen in daylight, and never ate at his own feasts. He also claimed descent from the Comte de St. Germain, the 18th-century adventurer and alchemist who told Casanova he was three hundred years old, and the resemblance between the two men was close enough that people began to wonder if they were the same person. A prostitute's leap from his upper-floor window, her story of an attempted bite to the neck, and what police allegedly found in his darkened second floor after he skipped town turned a rich man's eccentricities into one of the city's most enduring vampire legends.From there the episode heads to California and the disappearance of fourteen-year-old Stacy Ann Arras, who walked away from a horseback tour group at Sunrise High Sierra Camp in Yosemite on July 17, 1981, intending to photograph a nearby lake, and was never seen again. As many as 150 searchers, tracking dogs, divers, and helicopters combed the area and recovered only a single camera lens. The segment weighs the theories still attached to her case, from a runaway teen in flip-flops to David Paulides and his Missing 411 research, along with search-and-rescue volunteers who explain how wind, ridgelines, and dry ground can swallow a person's voice and scent within fifty feet.Next comes the woman who called herself Lori Erica Ruff, found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot outside her in-laws' home in Longview, Texas, on Christmas Eve 2010. Her husband, Blake Ruff, then opened a lockbox she'd forbidden him to touch and found the birth certificate of Becky Sue Turner, a two-year-old who died in a Washington house fire in 1971, along with the paper trail of a name change in Idaho in 1988. Investigators listed her as a Jane Doe for six years until DNA from her young daughter traced her to a Pennsylvania family whose seventeen-year-old, Kimberly McLean, had walked away from home in 1986.The episode closes in Britain, where at least twenty-five scientists and engineers connected to Marconi Electronic Systems and related defense contractors died between 1982 and 1990, many of them working on projects tied to America's Strategic Defense Initiative. Dr. Keith Bowden's car went off a bridge on tires someone had swapped for worn ones, Vimal Dajibhai went off the Clifton Suspension Bridge with a puncture wound on his buttock, Arshad Sharif tied a ligature to a tree and hit the accelerator, and Alistair Beckham wired himself to a power socket in his garden shed hours before Ministry of Defence men arrived to collect his files. Coroners returned open verdicts, Computer Weekly journalist Tony Collins wrote a book arguing the pattern pointed to a plot, and Margaret Thatcher's government called the whole cluster a coincidence brought on by workplace stress.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75107884Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessNew Orleans high society adored the charming Jacques St. Germain, right up until they started asking why a man who claimed to be forty could describe the 1700s like he'd lived them. Now more than a century later people are still arguing over whether...New Orleans high society adored the charming Jacques St. Germain, right up until they started asking why a man who claimed to be forty could describe the 1700s like he'd lived them. Now more than a century later people are still arguing over whether Jacques St. Germain was a con man, an immortal, or a true-life vampire.

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ImmortalVampire

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xjvjy

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Was a New Orleans neighborhood home to an immortal vampire in the early 1900s? (Vampire in New Orleans) *** A young girl disappeared in Yosemite National Park back in 1981. To this day no one knows where she is, and some say a paranormal cause is to blame. (A Supernatural Disappearance in Yosemite) *** After Lori Erica Ruff's death, her husband discovered he had been married to a complete stranger. Because Lori Erica Ruff never existed. (The Woman Without an Identity) *** Was there a plot to murder Marconi scientists in the 1980s? (The Marconi Murders)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:41.374 = Show Open
00:02:10.004 = The Immortal Vampire of New Orleans
00:18:58.982 = A Supernatural Disappearance In Yosemite ***
00:29:58.328 = The Woman Without An Identity
00:36:55.918 = The Marconi Murders ***
00:51:45.221 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Vampire In New Orleans” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2IrlOTU
“A Supernatural Disappearance in Yosemite” by Beth Elias: http://bit.ly/2v94zOB
“The Woman Without an Identity” by Stephanie Webber: http://bit.ly/2UBMIyO
‘The Marconi Murders” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2VR1PRC
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Originally aired: June 16, 2020

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This episode of Weird Darkness moves from a...]]>3191cold_war_conspiracy,comte_de_st_germain,darren_marlar,identity_thief,immortal_vampire,jacques_st_germain,kimberly_mclean,lori_erica_ruff,marconi_murders,marconi_scientists,missing_411,missing_persons,new_orleans_vampire,paranormal_podcast,stacy_arras,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,vampire_legend,weird_darkness,yosemite_disappearancefalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0773
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Beheading” (September 20, 1978) ***WD
00:46:46.654 = CBC Nightfall, “Willoughby Obsession” (September 05, 1980)
01:14:40.820 = Nightmare, “The Leech” (April 07, 1954)
01:37:20.592 = Song, “The Leech” (based on the Nightmare episode) by Static Wax
01:40:07.933 = Obsession, “Cry Vengeance” (May 05, 1952) ***WD
02:10:24.576 = Origin of Superstition, “Two Walker” (1935) ***WD
02:23:04.029 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Rita Malloy” (April 23, 1949)
02:52:43.186 = Peril, “Squeeze Play” (1953) ***WD
03:16:26.722 = Mystery Playhouse, “Lady In Morgue” (May 15, 1945) ***WD
03:40:09.104 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Night Has A Thousand Eyes” (August 19, 1953) ***WD
04:04:47.576 = Price of Fear, “William And Mary” (September 08, 1973) ***WD
04:32:19.384 = Quiet Please, “The Other Side Of The Stars” (May 08, 1949)
05:01:42.559 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Beheading” (September 20, 1978) ***WD
00:46:46.654 = CBC Nightfall, “Willoughby Obsession” (September 05, 1980)
01:14:40.820 = Nightmare, “The Leech” (April 07, 1954)
01:37:20.592 = Song, “The Leech” (based on the Nightmare episode) by Static Wax
01:40:07.933 = Obsession, “Cry Vengeance” (May 05, 1952) ***WD
02:10:24.576 = Origin of Superstition, “Two Walker” (1935) ***WD
02:23:04.029 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Rita Malloy” (April 23, 1949)
02:52:43.186 = Peril, “Squeeze Play” (1953) ***WD
03:16:26.722 = Mystery Playhouse, “Lady In Morgue” (May 15, 1945) ***WD
03:40:09.104 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Night Has A Thousand Eyes” (August 19, 1953) ***WD
04:04:47.576 = Price of Fear, “William And Mary” (September 08, 1973) ***WD
04:32:19.384 = Quiet Please, “The Other Side Of The Stars” (May 08, 1949)
05:01:42.559 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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A NOTE FROM YOUR NARRATOR: I’ve been on an old-time radio kick recently, listening to shows like “The Whistler”, “Dimension X”, and “Strange Tales”. One of my favorite shows is called “X-Minus One”.  It was a half-hour science fiction radio drama series that was broadcast from April 24, 1955 to January 9, 1958 in various timeslots on NBC radio. At the end of each episode they tell you where the stories they used came from before they adapted them for radio – and one of those sources was the publication “Astounding Science Fiction Magazine”. I jumped online to see if there were old copies I could look at, and I found a book – an anthology of many of the stories from that magazine. The book was published in 1954. The story was entitled “First Contact”, written by Murray Leinster in 1945. The story is credited as one of the first instances of a universal translator in science fiction. So influential is the story that it won a retro Hugo Award for Best Novelette in 1996.

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A NOTE FROM YOUR NARRATOR: I’ve been on an old-time radio kick recently, listening to shows like “The Whistler”, “Dimension X”, and “Strange Tales”. One of my favorite shows is called “X-Minus One”.  It was a half-hour science fiction radio drama series that was broadcast from April 24, 1955 to January 9, 1958 in various timeslots on NBC radio. At the end of each episode they tell you where the stories they used came from before they adapted them for radio – and one of those sources was the publication “Astounding Science Fiction Magazine”. I jumped online to see if there were old copies I could look at, and I found a book – an anthology of many of the stories from that magazine. The book was published in 1954. The story was entitled “First Contact”, written by Murray Leinster in 1945. The story is credited as one of the first instances of a universal translator in science fiction. So influential is the story that it won a retro Hugo Award for Best Novelette in 1996.

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE:Nine murders from the reign of Queen Victoria, and the hangman went home after every one of them. In April 1891, a janitor at a Manhattan waterfront hotel opened the door to room 31 and found a woman the neighborhood called "Old Shakespeare" strangled and cut open, and within a day the New York papers were asking whether Jack the Ripper had crossed the Atlantic. In London, while the Ripper hunt filled the front pages, someone else was dropping the dismembered pieces of women into the Thames, one of them on the construction site of Scotland Yard itself. A Glasgow socialite stood trial for lacing her lover's cocoa with arsenic, barrister Charles Bravo lingered for days in his Balham mansion with antimony in his body and a household full of suspects, and Adelaide Bartlett walked out of court with liquid chloroform in her dead husband's stomach and no explanation of how it got there. Add a young Bradford boy whose mutilated body drew the Ripper's name north, a murdered London prostitute whose death gave Charles Dickens the killing of Nancy in "Oliver Twist", an actress found on Christmas morning with her throat cut and her door locked from the outside, and three siblings laid out in a Queensland paddock with their feet pointed west, and you have nine cases closed by verdict, by acquittal, or by nobody at all, with the questions still sitting open more than a century later.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = East River Shadows
00:07:15.256 = Show Open
00:10:36.687 = The Gruesome Murder Of Shakespeare: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 1
00:25:21.616 = The Gruesome Murder Of Shakespeare: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 2 ***
00:38:58.221 = The Gruesome Murder Of Shakespeare: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 3 ***
00:50:06.531 = The Thames Torso Murders: Victorian London's Forgotten Serial Killer ***
01:13:04.687 = The Balham Mystery: The Inexplicable Poisoning of Charles Bravo ***
01:35:52.584 = Blood On Boxing Day: The Gatton Murders ***
01:48:01.563 = The Strange Affair of Madeleine Smith: Love, Poison, and Mystery
02:02:16.844 = Bradford Butchery: The Tragic Case of John Gill ***
02:19:36.644 = The Grimwood Murder: The Real-Life Crime Behind Oliver Twist's Darkest Scene
02:34:13.930 = Christmas Murder Of A Forgotten Actress: The Case of Harriet Busman ***
02:49:05.581 = The Pimilco Poisonings: Marriage, Minister, Murder, and Mystery ***
02:59:24.285 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/489cffte

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE:Nine murders from the reign of Queen Victoria, and the hangman went home after every one of them. In April 1891, a janitor at a Manhattan waterfront hotel opened the door to room 31 and found a woman the neighborhood called "Old Shakespeare" strangled and cut open, and within a day the New York papers were asking whether Jack the Ripper had crossed the Atlantic. In London, while the Ripper hunt filled the front pages, someone else was dropping the dismembered pieces of women into the Thames, one of them on the construction site of Scotland Yard itself. A Glasgow socialite stood trial for lacing her lover's cocoa with arsenic, barrister Charles Bravo lingered for days in his Balham mansion with antimony in his body and a household full of suspects, and Adelaide Bartlett walked out of court with liquid chloroform in her dead husband's stomach and no explanation of how it got there. Add a young Bradford boy whose mutilated body drew the Ripper's name north, a murdered London prostitute whose death gave Charles Dickens the killing of Nancy in "Oliver Twist", an actress found on Christmas morning with her throat cut and her door locked from the outside, and three siblings laid out in a Queensland paddock with their feet pointed west, and you have nine cases closed by verdict, by acquittal, or by nobody at all, with the questions still sitting open more than a century later.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = East River Shadows
00:07:15.256 = Show Open
00:10:36.687 = The Gruesome Murder Of Shakespeare: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 1
00:25:21.616 = The Gruesome Murder Of Shakespeare: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 2 ***
00:38:58.221 = The Gruesome Murder Of Shakespeare: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 3 ***
00:50:06.531 = The Thames Torso Murders: Victorian London's Forgotten Serial Killer ***
01:13:04.687 = The Balham Mystery: The Inexplicable Poisoning of Charles Bravo ***
01:35:52.584 = Blood On Boxing Day: The Gatton Murders ***
01:48:01.563 = The Strange Affair of Madeleine Smith: Love, Poison, and Mystery
02:02:16.844 = Bradford Butchery: The Tragic Case of John Gill ***
02:19:36.644 = The Grimwood Murder: The Real-Life Crime Behind Oliver Twist's Darkest Scene
02:34:13.930 = Christmas Murder Of A Forgotten Actress: The Case of Harriet Busman ***
02:49:05.581 = The Pimilco Poisonings: Marriage, Minister, Murder, and Mystery ***
02:59:24.285 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “It’s Hard To Be Rich” (September 18, 1978) ***WD
00:46:47.126 = Beyond Midnight, “Short Circuit” (January 03, 1969) ***WD
01:12:15.812 = MindWebs, “Beyond The Wall of Sleep” (April 16, 1983)
01:40:59.205 = Half Hour to Kill, “Blackout” (October 29, 1946 – Never Aired) ***WD
02:10:00.512 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Angel Face” (December 20, 1946)
02:39:18.122 = Mr Keen, “Murder And Bloodstained Necklace” (September 15, 1949) ***WD
03:08:03.457 = Murder at Midnight, “The Thirteenth Floor” (July 24, 1950)
03:34:31.197 = The Black Museum, “A Woman’s Pigskin Glove” (1952) ***WD
04:01:08.926 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Good Die Young” (February 27, 1944)
04:29:57.647 = House of Mystery, “The Ghost Who Forgot Halloween” (October 27, 1945) ***WD
05:01:19.157 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “It’s Hard To Be Rich” (September 18, 1978) ***WD
00:46:47.126 = Beyond Midnight, “Short Circuit” (January 03, 1969) ***WD
01:12:15.812 = MindWebs, “Beyond The Wall of Sleep” (April 16, 1983)
01:40:59.205 = Half Hour to Kill, “Blackout” (October 29, 1946 – Never Aired) ***WD
02:10:00.512 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Angel Face” (December 20, 1946)
02:39:18.122 = Mr Keen, “Murder And Bloodstained Necklace” (September 15, 1949) ***WD
03:08:03.457 = Murder at Midnight, “The Thirteenth Floor” (July 24, 1950)
03:34:31.197 = The Black Museum, “A Woman’s Pigskin Glove” (1952) ***WD
04:01:08.926 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Good Die Young” (February 27, 1944)
04:29:57.647 = House of Mystery, “The Ghost Who Forgot Halloween” (October 27, 1945) ***WD
05:01:19.157 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or c = leaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Secret of Crow’s Nest” (September 15, 1978) ***WD
00:46:32.237 = Lights Out, “Valse Trieste” (March 30, 1938) ***WD
01:15:01.463 = Lux Radio Theater, “Sorry, Wrong Number!” (January 09, 1950) ***WD
02:15:39.965 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD
02:44:42.385 = Philip Marlowe, “Angry Eagle” (April 18, 1950)
03:15:27.040 = Favorite Story, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (January 10, 1948)
03:43:13.264 = Black Mass, “Imp of Perverse” and “Message Found In a Bottle” (July 29, 1964) ***WD
04:19:46.309 = Michael Shayne, “Gossip Writer” (July 09, 1945)
04:49:31.361 = Incredible But True, “What Day Will He Die” (1950-1951) ***WD
04:53:00.777 = Strange Adventure, “The Frozen Barrier” (1945)
04:56:19.215 = Tales of the Frightened, “”Hands of Fate” (December 09, 1957) ***WD
05:00:51.812 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0771

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75079720Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:30:57 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessStarring Barbara Stanwyck and Burt Lancaster, a bedridden heiress alone in a New York townhouse asks the operator to ring her husband's office, gets crossed into a stranger's call, and listens to two men schedule a killing for 11:15 that night. Look...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Secret of Crow’s Nest” (September 15, 1978) ***WD
00:46:32.237 = Lights Out, “Valse Trieste” (March 30, 1938) ***WD
01:15:01.463 = Lux Radio Theater, “Sorry, Wrong Number!” (January 09, 1950) ***WD
02:15:39.965 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD
02:44:42.385 = Philip Marlowe, “Angry Eagle” (April 18, 1950)
03:15:27.040 = Favorite Story, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (January 10, 1948)
03:43:13.264 = Black Mass, “Imp of Perverse” and “Message Found In a Bottle” (July 29, 1964) ***WD
04:19:46.309 = Michael Shayne, “Gossip Writer” (July 09, 1945)
04:49:31.361 = Incredible But True, “What Day Will He Die” (1950-1951) ***WD
04:53:00.777 = Strange Adventure, “The Frozen Barrier” (1945)
04:56:19.215 = Tales of the Frightened, “”Hands of Fate” (December 09, 1957) ***WD
05:00:51.812 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0771

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkess.com/TillieKlimek

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8wt2ep

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Tillie Klimek had been convicted of only a single murder, but the authorities suspected that she had killed many more, including her three husbands. (Chicago’s Constant Widow) *** The batteries of numerous vehicles in a family’s driveway all go dead at the same time. Two at the same time might be a coincidence. Three would be suspicious. Four dead batteries – combined with the sighting of a shadow person and other bizarre experiences… that has got to be supernatural. (Dead Battery) *** The case had gone cold some say because of police corruption and a cover-up, but is heating up again now as a new sheriff discovers long-hidden evidence. We’ll look inside the Keddie Murders. (The Quadruple Homicide at Cabin 28) *** Extraterrestrials… and the government. It seems you can’t have one without the other. (The Politics of the UFO)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:24.205 = Show Open
00:02:11.497 = Chicago’s Constant Widow: Tillie Klimek
00:13:24.546 = Dead Battery ***
00:21:13.546 = Quadruple Homicide At Cabin 28
00:35:52.916 = The Politics Of The UFO ***
00:55:30.164 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Chicago’s Constant Widow, Tillie Klimek” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Gkzz4r
“Dead Battery” by Sunset Sister: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2v7GWFT
“The Quadruple Homicide at Cabin 28” by Ted Kammerer: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2UhZKg9
“The Politics of the UFO” by Brian Allan: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2X72oqA
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: June 14, 2020
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75073462Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:10:33 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessShe claimed she could predict your death to the exact day — and somehow, she was always correct. But how did she know? EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkess.com/TillieKlimek READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode:...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkess.com/TillieKlimek

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8wt2ep

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Tillie Klimek had been convicted of only a single murder, but the authorities suspected that she had killed many more, including her three husbands. (Chicago’s Constant Widow) *** The batteries of numerous vehicles in a family’s driveway all go dead at the same time. Two at the same time might be a coincidence. Three would be suspicious. Four dead batteries – combined with the sighting of a shadow person and other bizarre experiences… that has got to be supernatural. (Dead Battery) *** The case had gone cold some say because of police corruption and a cover-up, but is heating up again now as a new sheriff discovers long-hidden evidence. We’ll look inside the Keddie Murders. (The Quadruple Homicide at Cabin 28) *** Extraterrestrials… and the government. It seems you can’t have one without the other. (The Politics of the UFO)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:24.205 = Show Open
00:02:11.497 = Chicago’s Constant Widow: Tillie Klimek
00:13:24.546 = Dead Battery ***
00:21:13.546 = Quadruple Homicide At Cabin 28
00:35:52.916 = The Politics Of The UFO ***
00:55:30.164 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Chicago’s Constant Widow, Tillie Klimek” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Gkzz4r
“Dead Battery” by Sunset Sister: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2v7GWFT
“The Quadruple Homicide at Cabin 28” by Ted Kammerer: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2UhZKg9
“The Politics of the UFO” by Brian Allan: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2X72oqA
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: June 14, 2020
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at 3418area_51,arsenic_poisoning,cabin_28,chicago_history,chicago_poisoner,cold_case,dark_history,dead_car_battery,female_serial_killer,haunted_house,keddie_murders,little_poland_chicago,paranormal,serial_killers,shadow_person,tillie_klimek,true_crime,ufo_cover_up,unsolved_murders,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/patreonOn Friday, September 11th, three weeks before anyone could buy it, I played the entire audiobook of my new book live on Patreon, start to finish, with the chat open the whole time.  Something I only do for my Patreon members! https://weirddarkness.com/patreon 

Since 1997, young men have walked out of bars alone and turned up in rivers. Two retired New York detectives say it's a serial killer network, and that police have been calling murder an accident. The FBI says there's no evidence any of it is connected. THE CONCRETE SMILED gives that theory its best case, at full strength, and then checks it against the record. Ninety-five sources, and every claim traced back to where it came from.

THE BOOK OFFICIALLY RELEASES OCTOBER 1ST for Kindle, paperback, and audiobook on Amazon, with the Kindle edition up for pre-order now. Cover, description, and the full linked source list are athttps://weirddarkness.com/concretesmiled

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75063009Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:30:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessOn Friday, September 11th, three weeks before anyone could buy it, I played the entire audiobook of my new book live on Patreon, start to finish, with the chat open the whole time.  Something I only do for my Patreon members!...On Friday, September 11th, three weeks before anyone could buy it, I played the entire audiobook of my new book live on Patreon, start to finish, with the chat open the whole time.  Something I only do for my Patreon members! https://weirddarkness.com/patreon 

Since 1997, young men have walked out of bars alone and turned up in rivers. Two retired New York detectives say it's a serial killer network, and that police have been calling murder an accident. The FBI says there's no evidence any of it is connected. THE CONCRETE SMILED gives that theory its best case, at full strength, and then checks it against the record. Ninety-five sources, and every claim traced back to where it came from.

THE BOOK OFFICIALLY RELEASES OCTOBER 1ST for Kindle, paperback, and audiobook on Amazon, with the Kindle edition up for pre-order now. Cover, description, and the full linked source list are athttps://weirddarkness.com/concretesmiled

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>94falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-cthulhu
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-cthulhu

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Call of Cthulhu” by H.P. Lovecraft: https://amzn.to/3cTCzUs

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 11, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-cthulhu

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Call of Cthulhu” by H.P. Lovecraft: https://amzn.to/3cTCzUs

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 11, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AliensAndTulpas

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y37cak7k

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible that UFOs and ETs exist simply because we believe they exist? Could it be that our own minds are creating real extraterrestrial entities and alien spacecraft? (Could UFOs Be Tulpas?) *** Nearly two decades after the disappearance of Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman, a suspect was finally arrested. But did police have the right man? (The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley) *** The town of Bath, North Carolina was a known port for pirates. It was even rumored that Blackbeard lived a second life in the town with a wife – or two. With villainy and corruption rampant, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the town might also be cursed. (The Bath Town Curse) *** One of our Weirdo family members tells the story about how he came into contact with a Sasquatch! (I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security) *** Your grandfather is the founder of one of the world’s largest brewing companies, and you’re fortunate enough to not only work for him, but to also be the heir to his brewing empire. Life was good, you were untouchable. Until one day, you weren’t. (Coors – Death of an Heir)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:00.806 = Show Open
00:03:58.895 = Could UFOs Be Tulpas?
00:13:16.910 = The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley
00:21:07.792 = The Bath Town Curse ***
00:25:42.372 = I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security
00:28:02.815 = Coors: Death Of An Heir
00:33:15.924 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Could UFOs Be Tulpas?” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2uIT0NQ
“The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley” by Allison Wild: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Uq0MdN
“The Bath Town Curse” posted at North Carolina Ghosts: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2VeJM7F
“I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security” by Weirdo family member Clayton Blackwell
“Coors – Death of an Heir” by The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Kf4R0T
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: June 13, 2021
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75053456Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessOur alien visitors have changed their looks, their home planets, and their warnings every generation or so – always right in step with what we happened to believe at the time. Airships, ghost rockets, flying saucers, black triangles – for more than a...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AliensAndTulpas

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y37cak7k

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible that UFOs and ETs exist simply because we believe they exist? Could it be that our own minds are creating real extraterrestrial entities and alien spacecraft? (Could UFOs Be Tulpas?) *** Nearly two decades after the disappearance of Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman, a suspect was finally arrested. But did police have the right man? (The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley) *** The town of Bath, North Carolina was a known port for pirates. It was even rumored that Blackbeard lived a second life in the town with a wife – or two. With villainy and corruption rampant, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the town might also be cursed. (The Bath Town Curse) *** One of our Weirdo family members tells the story about how he came into contact with a Sasquatch! (I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security) *** Your grandfather is the founder of one of the world’s largest brewing companies, and you’re fortunate enough to not only work for him, but to also be the heir to his brewing empire. Life was good, you were untouchable. Until one day, you weren’t. (Coors – Death of an Heir)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:00.806 = Show Open
00:03:58.895 = Could UFOs Be Tulpas?
00:13:16.910 = The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley
00:21:07.792 = The Bath Town Curse ***
00:25:42.372 = I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security
00:28:02.815 = Coors: Death Of An Heir
00:33:15.924 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Could UFOs Be Tulpas?” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2uIT0NQ
“The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley” by Allison Wild: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Uq0MdN
“The Bath Town Curse” posted at North Carolina Ghosts: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2VeJM7F
“I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security” by Weirdo family member Clayton Blackwell
“Coors – Death of an Heir” by The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Kf4R0T
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially...]]>2061adolph_coors,aliens,ashley_freeman,bath_town_curse,bigfoot,contactees,extraterrestrials,flying_saucers,kenneth_arnold,lauria_bible,paranormal,sasquatch,slenderman,the_greys,thoughtforms,true_crime,tulpas,ufos,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0770
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “High Caquetta” (September 13, 1978) ***WD
00:46:40.532 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Inexperienced Ghost” (August 09, 1980)
01:12:37.532 = The Haunting Hour, “Revenge” (August 10, 1945)
01:37:33.431 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Blackness of Terror” (April 06, 1947)
02:02:51.680 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Wife Poisoned” (1945-1950) ***WD
02:27:41.835 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Scarlet Worm” (March 24, 1947) ***WD
02:56:44.523 = Mystery House, ‘Dagger In The Dark” (July 05, 1946) ***WD
03:24:11.257 = Inner Sanctum, “Bog Oak Necklace” (April 10, 1945) ***WD
03:53:52.392 = Jeff Regan, “The Lady With No Name” (September 25, 1948) ***WD
04:24:48.466 = The Key, “Showgirl Murdered” (1956)
04:48:59.695 = Tales of the Frightened, “Dr. Harvey Cushing” (1057-1963) ***WD
04:53:19.056 = Beyond The Green Door, “Harwell And The Matland Indians” (1966) ***WD
04:56:48.898 = Tales From The Tomb, “Hooked” (1960s)
05:01:00.583 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0770

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75054327Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:45:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA stroke has left a wealthy recluse unable to speak or move, and every night after dark his eyes fix on something beside his bed that nobody else in the room can see. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music,...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “High Caquetta” (September 13, 1978) ***WD
00:46:40.532 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Inexperienced Ghost” (August 09, 1980)
01:12:37.532 = The Haunting Hour, “Revenge” (August 10, 1945)
01:37:33.431 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Blackness of Terror” (April 06, 1947)
02:02:51.680 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Wife Poisoned” (1945-1950) ***WD
02:27:41.835 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Scarlet Worm” (March 24, 1947) ***WD
02:56:44.523 = Mystery House, ‘Dagger In The Dark” (July 05, 1946) ***WD
03:24:11.257 = Inner Sanctum, “Bog Oak Necklace” (April 10, 1945) ***WD
03:53:52.392 = Jeff Regan, “The Lady With No Name” (September 25, 1948) ***WD
04:24:48.466 = The Key, “Showgirl Murdered” (1956)
04:48:59.695 = Tales of the Frightened, “Dr. Harvey Cushing” (1057-1963) ***WD
04:53:19.056 = Beyond The Green Door, “Harwell And The Matland Indians” (1966) ***WD
04:56:48.898 = Tales From The Tomb, “Hooked” (1960s)
05:01:00.583 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0770

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18111falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-LadyOrTheTiger
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-LadyOrTheTiger


SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Lady or the Tiger?” Frank R. Stockton (The Century Magazine. November 1882)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 10, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL



More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74952066Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn a kingdom where the accused settle their own guilt by opening one of two identical doors, a starving tiger waiting behind one and a bride behind the other, a young courtier walks into the arena for the crime of loving the king's daughter. EPISODE...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-LadyOrTheTiger


SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Lady or the Tiger?” Frank R. Stockton (The Century Magazine. November 1882)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 10, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL



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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y5w8223h

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: David Bowie was no stranger to the occult – he even went so far as to have his swimming pool, which he believed to be possessed, exorcised not by a priest – but by a woman named Walli Elmlark who claimed to be a witch. (David Bowie’s White Witch) *** The gruesome true story of two people whose love caused their insanity to grow darker with each passing day, eventually sending them on a crusade to kill anything they deemed evil or immoral – but resulting in the murders of innocent people. (The San Francisco Witch Killers)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:08.103 = Show Open
00:02:31.005 = The 1980s Witch Killers
00:11:32.949 = David Bowie’s White Witch (Part 1) ***
00:26:01.424 = David Bowie’s White Witch (Part 2) ***
00:33:26.720 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The San Francisco Witch Killers” by Alyse Wax from The13thFloor.tv: https://tinyurl.com/ycyurbey
“Murderous Minds: Vol 4: 1980’s Witch Killers”: https://amzn.to/3J68cel
BOOK: "David Bowie - UFOs - Witchcraft - Cocaine - and Paranoia”: https://amzn.to/45ZucBu
“David Bowie’s White Witch” by Sean Casteel from the Conspiracy Journal: https://tinyurl.com/y2ht47pt
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Originally aired: June 2021
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
On this episode of Weird Darkness, a married couple who believed they were hunting witches leave a trail of bodies across California, and David Bowie hires a real one to drive the devil out of his swimming pool.It opens in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco, where a former Phoenix family man named James Carson reinvents himself as Michael Bear, marries a self-described mystic named Suzan, and adopts a belief system the pair call "vegetarian Muslim warriors" – one that treats witchcraft, homosexuality, and abortion as capital offenses. Their first confirmed victim, in March 1981, is their own roommate, aspiring actress Keryn Barnes, stabbed thirteen times and beaten with a frying pan after Suzan decides she's a witch stealing her "yogic powers." From there the couple drifts to a Northern California marijuana farm, where Michael shoots fellow farmhand Clark Stephens in the head and tries to burn the body, and then to the shoulder of Highway 101 in 1983, where hitchhiking ends with driver Jon Charles Hellyar stabbed and shot in front of passing traffic. A televised press conference, a recanted confession, and two 75-years-to-life sentences follow, and Michael's own daughter Jenn later describes visiting him in prison as looking into the eyes of someone with no soul.The episode closes in the mid-1970s with rock journalist and Wiccan practitioner Walli Elmlark, the Circus Magazine columnist New York knew as the White Witch, whose story is told through the memoir of her friend Timothy Green Beckley, founder of the New York School of Occult Arts and Sciences on 14th Street. Elmlark's most famous client is David Bowie, who at the height of a cocaine addiction is drawing protective pentagrams on every surface of his Los Angeles home and reading Dion Fortune's "Psychic Self Defense" as a survival manual. When Bowie becomes convinced Satan is living in his indoor pool, he turns down a Greek Orthodox priest and instead performs an exorcism from Elmlark's written instructions, with a few hundred dollars of talismans bought from Hollywood occult shops. According to his then-wife Angie, the water begins to thrash, a gargoyle-shaped stain appears on the bottom of the pool, and later tenants can't paint it away. Elmlark herself dies around 1980 of a barbiturate overdose, a death her friends learned of only through her family and which at least one of them still finds suspicious.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75028132Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn the mid-1970s, David Bowie became convinced something was living in his swimming pool – and instead of a priest, he called a witch. A few years later and a few hundred miles north, a married couple set out to rid America of witches one body at a...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/davidbowie

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y5w8223h

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: David Bowie was no stranger to the occult – he even went so far as to have his swimming pool, which he believed to be possessed, exorcised not by a priest – but by a woman named Walli Elmlark who claimed to be a witch. (David Bowie’s White Witch) *** The gruesome true story of two people whose love caused their insanity to grow darker with each passing day, eventually sending them on a crusade to kill anything they deemed evil or immoral – but resulting in the murders of innocent people. (The San Francisco Witch Killers)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:08.103 = Show Open
00:02:31.005 = The 1980s Witch Killers
00:11:32.949 = David Bowie’s White Witch (Part 1) ***
00:26:01.424 = David Bowie’s White Witch (Part 2) ***
00:33:26.720 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The San Francisco Witch Killers” by Alyse Wax from The13thFloor.tv: https://tinyurl.com/ycyurbey
“Murderous Minds: Vol 4: 1980’s Witch Killers”: https://amzn.to/3J68cel
BOOK: "David Bowie - UFOs - Witchcraft - Cocaine - and Paranoia”: https://amzn.to/45ZucBu
“David Bowie’s White Witch” by Sean Casteel from the Conspiracy Journal: https://tinyurl.com/y2ht47pt
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: June 2021
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
On this episode of Weird Darkness, a married couple who believed they were hunting witches leave a trail of bodies across...]]>20441970s_rock,angie_bowie,david_bowie,exorcism,haight_ashbury,haunted_pool,horror_podcast,michael_bear_carson,occult,paranormal,san_francisco_witch_killers,serial_killers,suzan_bear_carson,timothy_green_beckley,true_crime,walli_elmlark,weird_darkness,white_witch,wicca,witchcraftfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0769
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Ignorant Armies” (September 08, 1978) ***WD
00:46:01.952 = Murder By Experts, “It’s Luck That Counts” (August 29, 1949) ***WD
01:15:32.066 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Convict” (December 11, 1957) ***WD
01:33:33.271 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD(LQ)
01:57:13.596 = Dark Fantasy, “Thing From The Sea” (November 28, 1941)
02:22:12.034 = BBC Fear on 4, “William And Mary” (January 10, 1988)
02:50:50.369 = Theater Five, “To Helen With Love” (November 30, 1964)
03:12:11.041 = Future Tense, “Martian Death March” (May 07, 1974) ***WD
03:39:43.552 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)
04:24:20.384 = Guests of Doom, “Program 11 & 12” (1930s) ***WD
04:51:09.521 = Harry Lime, “Every Frame Has A Silver Lining” (October 26, 1951)
05:15:33.419 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0769

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031184Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:40:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA bank robber who chose permanent exile on Mars over fifteen years in a cell has spent a decade freezing in the mines, and a stolen spaceship is about to take him back to Earth. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Ignorant Armies” (September 08, 1978) ***WD
00:46:01.952 = Murder By Experts, “It’s Luck That Counts” (August 29, 1949) ***WD
01:15:32.066 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Convict” (December 11, 1957) ***WD
01:33:33.271 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD(LQ)
01:57:13.596 = Dark Fantasy, “Thing From The Sea” (November 28, 1941)
02:22:12.034 = BBC Fear on 4, “William And Mary” (January 10, 1988)
02:50:50.369 = Theater Five, “To Helen With Love” (November 30, 1964)
03:12:11.041 = Future Tense, “Martian Death March” (May 07, 1974) ***WD
03:39:43.552 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)
04:24:20.384 = Guests of Doom, “Program 11 & 12” (1930s) ***WD
04:51:09.521 = Harry Lime, “Every Frame Has A Silver Lining” (October 26, 1951)
05:15:33.419 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0769

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18984falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-phantomvitals
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Phantom Vitals” by Keith Conrad

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 09, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74951711Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessHalfway through a routine night shift, ER nurse Megan finds the monitor at her station reporting a steady heartbeat, even breathing, and normal blood pressure for bed seven, a bed that has been empty all night. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):...
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Phantom Vitals” by Keith Conrad

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 09, 2026

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75016540Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:28:15 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAbout three and a half hours after her last reported group text about the Lindsay Clancy trial, police were called to a Frankfort, Illinois home where prosecutors say a mother had hanged her 2-year-old son in the basement and then told officers he was...
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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Dead Wrong” (September 06, 1978) ***WD
00:46:53.341 = Crime Club, “Murder Makes a Mummy” (May 29, 1947) ***WD
01:16:17.616 = Crime Classics, “Incredible Trial of Laura D Fair” (August 17, 1953)
01:44:32.312 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Henry Comes Home” (October 13, 1946)
02:10:28.577 = CBC Deep Night, “Birth” (July 08, 2005)
02:41:24.963 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Cemetery” (February 25, 1972)
03:10:39.895 = Diary of Fate, “Rollie Andrews” (August 03, 1948) ***WD
03:38:28.526 = Dimension X, “The Professor Was a Thief” (November 05, 1950) ***WD
04:07:54.629 = Eleventh Hour, “Echo of Savage” (ADU)
04:31:35.631 = Escape, “Three Skeleton Keys” (November 15, 1949)
05:02:02.134 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0768

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75014411Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:18:07 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA healthy, happy lawyer dozing on his porch after tennis is told he's dead, and the only man who can take his place has just decided he likes living and refuses to die. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music,...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Dead Wrong” (September 06, 1978) ***WD
00:46:53.341 = Crime Club, “Murder Makes a Mummy” (May 29, 1947) ***WD
01:16:17.616 = Crime Classics, “Incredible Trial of Laura D Fair” (August 17, 1953)
01:44:32.312 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Henry Comes Home” (October 13, 1946)
02:10:28.577 = CBC Deep Night, “Birth” (July 08, 2005)
02:41:24.963 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Cemetery” (February 25, 1972)
03:10:39.895 = Diary of Fate, “Rollie Andrews” (August 03, 1948) ***WD
03:38:28.526 = Dimension X, “The Professor Was a Thief” (November 05, 1950) ***WD
04:07:54.629 = Eleventh Hour, “Echo of Savage” (ADU)
04:31:35.631 = Escape, “Three Skeleton Keys” (November 15, 1949)
05:02:02.134 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0768

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18173falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/circleville
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/circleville

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ycj6492

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Two stories of people living ordinary lives being terrorized by threatening, creepy letters in the mail. We’ll begin in 1976 in Circleville, Ohio. Then I’ll share a more modern story where a New Jersey family moves into a home and is terrorized for years by mail through 2017.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:50.978 = Show Open
00:03:06.569 = The Circleville Letters
00:14:25.756 = The Westfield Watcher ***
00:43:42.991 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Circleville Letters” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/y8hhhjnr
“The Watcher of Westfield” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/yadngrqd
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: June 2021
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
This episode of Weird Darkness follows two unsolved campaigns of terror by mail: the Circleville Letters that tormented a small Ohio town beginning in 1976, and The Watcher, an anonymous writer who drove a family out of a $1.3 million house in Westfield, New Jersey.It opens in Circleville, Ohio, where school bus driver Mary Gillespie started receiving block-lettered letters postmarked from Columbus accusing her of an affair with the school superintendent and warning that her house was being watched. Her husband Ron Gillespie got one ordering him to end the affair or die, and on August 19, 1977, after a phone call whose contents Mary never learned, Ron grabbed his pistol, drove off, and struck a tree at a nearby intersection. Police found the gun had been fired once, the postmortem showed his blood alcohol at 1.5 times the legal limit despite friends describing him as a teetotaler, and the crash was ruled an accident. The letters resumed and spread to elected officials, and in 1983 Mary pulled over her bus to tear down a sign threatening her daughter and found a box rigged with a booby-trapped pistol that failed to fire. Police traced the gun to her brother-in-law Paul Freshour, who was convicted of attempted murder on the strength of a disputed handwriting test despite an alibi. The letters kept coming from Columbus for the entire decade Freshour sat in prison, one of them mailed to Freshour himself, and six months after his release, when Unsolved Mysteries aired the case, the network received its own note signed The Circleville Writer.From there the episode moves to Westfield, New Jersey, where Derek and Maria Broaddus paid $1.3 million for 657 Boulevard in June 2014 and found a letter in the mailbox before they'd moved in, addressed to the new owner and signed The Watcher. The writer claimed his grandfather had watched the house in the 1920s and his father in the 1960s, named the Honda minivan out front, knew the ages and nicknames of the couple's three children, and asked whether the house would be filled with "young blood." Later letters described which bedrooms faced the street and asked whether the children would be afraid to play alone in the basement. Westfield police questioned the Langford family next door, a private investigator and a former FBI agent named Robert Lenehan built profiles, and a DNA test on one envelope came back female but matched no suspect. The Broadduses never spent a night in the house, sued the previous owners John and Andrea Woods over a similar letter received days before closing, and were denied permission to subdivide the lot in 2017. Two weeks after renters moved in, a fourth letter arrived promising car accidents, fires, and dead pets, and the case remains unsolved with the house still in the family's hands.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75013172Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:16:59 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA school bus driver in Circleville, Ohio was told in block letters to end an affair or her husband would die, and he did. Decades later a New Jersey couple paid $1.3 million for 657 Boulevard and never spent a night there, because a stranger signing...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/circleville

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ycj6492

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Two stories of people living ordinary lives being terrorized by threatening, creepy letters in the mail. We’ll begin in 1976 in Circleville, Ohio. Then I’ll share a more modern story where a New Jersey family moves into a home and is terrorized for years by mail through 2017.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:50.978 = Show Open
00:03:06.569 = The Circleville Letters
00:14:25.756 = The Westfield Watcher ***
00:43:42.991 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Circleville Letters” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/y8hhhjnr
“The Watcher of Westfield” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/yadngrqd
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: June 2021
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
This episode of Weird Darkness follows two unsolved campaigns of terror by mail: the Circleville Letters that tormented a small Ohio town beginning in 1976, and The Watcher, an anonymous writer who drove a family out of a $1.3 million house in Westfield, New Jersey.It opens in Circleville, Ohio, where school bus driver Mary Gillespie started receiving block-lettered letters postmarked from Columbus accusing her of an affair with the school superintendent and warning that her house was being watched. Her husband Ron Gillespie got one ordering him to end the affair or die, and on August 19, 1977, after a phone call whose contents Mary never learned, Ron grabbed his pistol, drove off, and struck a tree at a nearby...]]>2694657_boulevard,anonymous_threats,broaddus_family,circleville_letters,circleville_ohio,cold_case,creepy_letters,darren_marlar,mary_gillespie,paul_freshour,poison_pen_letters,stalker,the_watcher,true_crime,true_crime_podcast,unsolved_mysteries,unsolved_mystery,watcher_of_westfield,weird_darkness,westfield_new_jerseyfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/imaginaryfriends
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/imaginaryfriends

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckr4ry4

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Most people had imaginary friends when they were younger. These "friends" were usually nice, funny, and even comforting. They took the form of animals, other humans, and sometimes larger-than-life characters that defy classification. And sometimes they were extremely creepy and downright scary, especially when examined in hindsight.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:22.744 = Show Open
00:02:39.239 = Imaginary Friends, Part 1
00:15:42.835 = Imaginary Friends, Part 2 ***
00:25:41.562 = Song: “Funny Man” by Dark Weirdness (about an imaginary friend)
00:30:08.623 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
Imaginary Friends 01: http://ow.ly/olpf30nQLkP
Imaginary Friends 02: http://ow.ly/obdb30nQLl8
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: June 2021
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
Weird Darkness collects fifteen true accounts from adults who look back on the imaginary friends of their childhood and find something other than imagination: a murdered girl buried a mile and a half from the house, a tall man in bloody scrubs at a tea party, two girls in white nightdresses who vanished whenever the dog ran in, and a voice in a basement window where nobody lived.It opens with a toddler named Karen who had to be treated like a real person, a friend so insistent that the child's mother wondered if she was seeing something nobody else could. Decades later, an article about a missing-person case in the same city named a murdered girl called Karen, and a text to her mother for the old address confirmed the body had been buried about a mile and a half from their former home, more than a decade before the family moved in.From there, a Redditor who broke into foreclosed houses at five or six years old describes Sarah, a young Hispanic girl in cut-off tank tops and pastel-orange spandex shorts who waited in the upstairs bathroom of an empty house for a mother who never came home. The house had no silverware, no furniture, and mildewed carpet, and the writer no longer believes she could have been there.Next comes the Green Man, an overly tall figure in a doctor's mask and blood-covered scrubs who attended a small child's tea parties and stood behind the chair with a hand on the child's shoulder. A psychiatrist later traced the figure to long hours in hospital waiting rooms during the grandparents' failing health, an explanation the parents accepted after years of insisting he wasn't real.A boy who called his invisible brother Tom set places for him at the table and talked to him on long bus rides until a child psychiatrist's puzzles and questions ended the conversations. Ten years on, his mother played him a recording of a psychic who described a dark-haired young man watching over him, asked whether the name Tim meant anything, asked if he was a Gemini, and asked about the large birthmark on his side, then suggested the two had been twins in a past life.The lighter stories follow: a sister's imaginary friend Thoup, whom her brother announced he had killed, earning him a long grounding for a murder he argued couldn't count; Charlie, a little man who went everywhere with a four-year-old until the move, after which the family learned a little person had died by suicide in the house before they bought it; and Olean, a gigantic black raven who kept a 28-year-old writer company through age eleven or twelve in an antebellum house on the Ohio River in Kentucky.A writer who had three imaginary friends between ages three and six could only see one of them, a sad blonde girl wearing nothing but her underclothes, dirt in her frazzled hair, who said she lived in the woods behind the house and answered every invitation inside with the same two words: "I can't."After the break, Michael, a dark-haired boy in red shorts, followed a two-year-old home from the beach in Pensacola, Florida and rode in the back seat the whole way, staying until kindergarten and leaving with the news that he had found his family and was going home. A girl named Christine with long pigtails told a nine-year-old in Virginia that she had lived in the house before; the mother later admitted to hearing footsteps and a child's voice upstairs during school hours, and the father to finding an old photograph of a little girl at the bottom of a closet.Two sisters could both sense one friend, a black ball of energy that gave a name and got a place at the dinner table, until their parents forbade any mention of her. Years afterward the family learned a small Native American group wiped out about a hundred years earlier had carried the same name. Becky Reeder, a curly-haired girl of eight or nine, colored and played dolls downstairs for three years and never once came upstairs, until the night she invited her friend to sneak out to a family party by the water and, after the mother stopped the escape, appeared at the bedroom door to say "I hate you" and never returned.Two barefoot girls in white nightdresses with their hair in buns stepped out of the dark to sit on a child's bed nearly every night until age seven, refused offered milk and cookies with the words "we can't", and vanished every time the dog Sophie bounded into the room; the mother later learned two young girls had been attacked by a neighbor's dog in that yard and died fifteen years before. In a pink house on the bad side of town, a man named Tim in a yellow jacket and bright pink helmet talked to a four-year-old through the basement window and kept asking the child to climb inside, and the father says nobody ever lived in that basement.The episode closes out the stories with an evil twin named June who lived in the attic and wrote left-handed apology letters, a poker player who called the writer June twenty years later, and a lonely only child whose dozens of imaginary friends were mostly pigs from the planet Zion, including Good Piggy, Naughty Piggy, a churchgoing pig named Peter, and a pink bird named Sweety, none of whom the child could control and all of whom drifted away once school brought real friends.At the end of the episode Darren includes the song “Funny Man” based on the true story of parents noticing their child has made an imaginary friend in their new home… but once they find out the truth of who the imaginary friend really is, it’s hard to believe.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75010487Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhat if the imaginary friend you had as a child wasn’t imaginary at all — but something lingering, watching… and very real? EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/imaginaryfriends READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/imaginaryfriends

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckr4ry4

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Most people had imaginary friends when they were younger. These "friends" were usually nice, funny, and even comforting. They took the form of animals, other humans, and sometimes larger-than-life characters that defy classification. And sometimes they were extremely creepy and downright scary, especially when examined in hindsight.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:22.744 = Show Open
00:02:39.239 = Imaginary Friends, Part 1
00:15:42.835 = Imaginary Friends, Part 2 ***
00:25:41.562 = Song: “Funny Man” by Dark Weirdness (about an imaginary friend)
00:30:08.623 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
Imaginary Friends 01: http://ow.ly/olpf30nQLkP
Imaginary Friends 02: http://ow.ly/obdb30nQLl8
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: June 2021
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
Weird Darkness collects fifteen true accounts from adults who look back on the imaginary friends of their childhood and find something other than imagination: a murdered girl buried a mile and a half from the house, a tall man in bloody scrubs at a tea party, two girls in white nightdresses who vanished whenever the dog ran in, and a voice in a basement window where nobody lived.It opens with a toddler named Karen who had to be treated like a real person, a friend so insistent that the child's mother wondered if she was seeing something nobody else could. Decades later, an article about a missing-person case in the same city named a murdered girl called Karen, and a text to her mother for the old address confirmed the body had been buried about a mile and a half from their former home, more than a decade before the family moved in.From there, a Redditor who broke into foreclosed...]]>1886childhood_ghosts,children_seeing_ghosts,creepy_imaginary_friends,creepy_stories,darren_marlar,ghost_stories,haunted_house,horror_podcast,imaginary_friends,paranormal,paranormal_podcast,reddit_scary_stories,scary_stories,spirits,supernatural,the_green_man,true_paranormal_stories,true_scary_stories,unexplained,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-restoration
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-restoration

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Restoration” by Jordan Eilbert (aka Devlin Riptide): https://tinyurl.com/yx3xb5bv

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 08, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74842058Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA restoration contractor who makes his living not asking questions takes a job scrubbing three and a half centuries of dried blood off the floors, walls, and fifty-foot ceiling of a boarded-up mansion, with one condition from the client – stay out of...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-restoration

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Restoration” by Jordan Eilbert (aka Devlin Riptide): https://tinyurl.com/yx3xb5bv

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 08, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SoulsForSale

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3hvtnj

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Five stories of real people who supposedly made deals with the Devil himself. *** In the summer of 1988, a terrifying creature began haunting the woods and little towns of Lee County, South Carolina – it quickly became known as Lizard Man. *** Governor Daniel G. Fowle ordered the construction of an oversized bed - but a later inhabitant of the governor’s mansion found the bed that gave Fowle such comfort to be the source of a strange series of encounters.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:06.860 = Show Open
00:02:29.690 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Pope Sylvester II
00:07:32.068 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Dr. John Fian
00:014:16.947 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Bernard Fokke
00:18:05.150 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Christoph Haizmann
00:22:16.516 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Tommy Johnson
00:27:10.619 = Lizard Man, 30 Years Later ***
00:36:13.875 = The Ghost In The Governor’s Mansion
00:40:42.478 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
BOOK: “Lizard Man: The True Story of the Bishopville Monster” by Lyle Blackburn: https://amzn.to/2Exqoga
BOOK: “North Carolina Legends” by Richard Walser: https://amzn.to/2H2MlFw
“They Made Deals With The Devil” by Erik: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/38fkm5us
“Lizard Man, 30 Years Later” by Nick Redfern: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x4yy4m5w
“The Ghost in The Governor’s Mansion”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57hwb5tp
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: June 07, 2022
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL



More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74977412Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFrom popes and painters to witches and bluesmen, these are the damned souls who bartered with the Devil — and paid in madness, torment, and blood. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SoulsForSale READ or DOWNLOAD the full...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SoulsForSale

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3hvtnj

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Five stories of real people who supposedly made deals with the Devil himself. *** In the summer of 1988, a terrifying creature began haunting the woods and little towns of Lee County, South Carolina – it quickly became known as Lizard Man. *** Governor Daniel G. Fowle ordered the construction of an oversized bed - but a later inhabitant of the governor’s mansion found the bed that gave Fowle such comfort to be the source of a strange series of encounters.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:06.860 = Show Open
00:02:29.690 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Pope Sylvester II
00:07:32.068 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Dr. John Fian
00:014:16.947 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Bernard Fokke
00:18:05.150 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Christoph Haizmann
00:22:16.516 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Tommy Johnson
00:27:10.619 = Lizard Man, 30 Years Later ***
00:36:13.875 = The Ghost In The Governor’s Mansion
00:40:42.478 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
BOOK: “Lizard Man: The True Story of the Bishopville Monster” by Lyle Blackburn: https://amzn.to/2Exqoga
BOOK: “North Carolina Legends” by Richard Walser: https://amzn.to/2H2MlFw
“They Made Deals With The Devil” by Erik: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/38fkm5us
“Lizard Man, 30 Years Later” by Nick Redfern: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x4yy4m5w
“The Ghost in The Governor’s Mansion”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57hwb5tp
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: June 07, 2022
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats,...]]>2510falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0767
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Devil’s Gold” (September 04, 1978) ***WD
00:47:43.536 = Barrie Craig, “Death And The Purple Cow” (December 12, 1951) ***WD
01:17:08.212 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “Midnight Express” (December 29, 1986)
01:30:06.504 = Night Beat, ‘Death Of Riley” (May 15, 1952) ***WD
02:00:25.506 = The Black Book/Man In Black, “The Price Of The Head” (February 02, 1952) ***WD
02:15:10.251 = Let George Do It, “Graystone Ghost” (March 24, 1952) ***WD
02:45:11.736 = Box 13, “Flash Of Light” (February 20, 1949) ***WD
03:12:23.023 = Calling All Cars, “The Chloroform Murders” (March 14, 1934) ***WD
03:41:44.552 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Grey Kitten” (February 06, 1947)
04:11:11.997 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Old Nurses Story” (1966-1968) ***WD
04:39:49.689 = The Clock, “The Past Or The Present” (February 14, 1956)
05:05:27.883 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0767

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74980709Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:55:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA merchant seaman on his first voyage walks out of a candlelit shop in Libya with a solid gold coin he can't pawn, sell, gamble away, or throw into the sea, and then a shipmate is found dead with the coin missing. Look for this podcast on Apple...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Devil’s Gold” (September 04, 1978) ***WD
00:47:43.536 = Barrie Craig, “Death And The Purple Cow” (December 12, 1951) ***WD
01:17:08.212 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “Midnight Express” (December 29, 1986)
01:30:06.504 = Night Beat, ‘Death Of Riley” (May 15, 1952) ***WD
02:00:25.506 = The Black Book/Man In Black, “The Price Of The Head” (February 02, 1952) ***WD
02:15:10.251 = Let George Do It, “Graystone Ghost” (March 24, 1952) ***WD
02:45:11.736 = Box 13, “Flash Of Light” (February 20, 1949) ***WD
03:12:23.023 = Calling All Cars, “The Chloroform Murders” (March 14, 1934) ***WD
03:41:44.552 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Grey Kitten” (February 06, 1947)
04:11:11.997 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Old Nurses Story” (1966-1968) ***WD
04:39:49.689 = The Clock, “The Past Or The Present” (February 14, 1956)
05:05:27.883 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0767

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18378falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nothing-grows-where-the-devil-walks-at-midnight-wdradio-september-06-2026--74803100
HOUR ONE: A Weirdo family member relays a terrifying story of what is described as “El Nahual” in Mexico – a shapeshifter, that her dad barely escaped from! (El Nahual In The Avocado Grove) *** John George Haigh took the plunge into murder when he knocked out his old boss and dumped the body into acid – then set out to kill again. (Acid Bath Murderer) *** Only two percent of the population can hear it. A persistent, maddening sound that science has no explanation for, and the hearers have dubbed it, “The Hum”. (The Hum) *** The Tromp family fled their farm in 2016. There is still no explanation as to why, and one police officer calls it “the most bizarre case” he has ever seen. (The Tromp Family Fleeing) *** In Chatham County, North Carolina there is a 40-foot wide circle in the wilderness where absolutely nothing grows. Not only can scientists not explain it, but some believe Satan himself is responsible. (The Devil’s Tramping Ground)==========
HOUR TWO: It could be everyone’s ultimate fear. Not death… but being buried before death. Buried alive. It’s not just a trope of horror cinema and novels, it has truly happened on a few occasions – and we’ll hear stories from a few people who were buried alive, but survived to tell the tale. (I Was Buried Alive) *** But first… Reddit users share their own personal tales of how they became believers in ghosts and the paranormal. We’ll begin with those stories. (How I Came To Believe)
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: The circumstances of wrestling coach John du Pont’s bizarre crimes were portrayed in the critically acclaimed true crime drama film, Foxcatcher. Steve Carell was lauded for his performances as John du Pont, and the film was nominated for five Academy Awards. But how true is the film compared to the actual events? (The Real Story Behind The Movie Foxcatcher)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“How I Came To Believe” by Mick Jacobs: http://bit.ly/2KXUZH9
“I Was Buried Alive” by Lisa Waugh: http://bit.ly/2Zf2PEW
The Real Story Behind The Movie Foxcatcher” by MacKenzie Stuart: http://bit.ly/31rvNhv
“El Nahual In The Avocado Grove” submitted anonymously to https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit
“Acid Bath Murderer” by Steven Casale: http://bit.ly/2ZjRJxx
“The Hum” by Garret Harkawik: http://bit.ly/2HiiVCP
“The Devil’s Tramping Ground” by Zach Seemayer: http://bit.ly/2L0KbGP
“The Fleeing of the Tromp Family” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/30kzFRc
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74803100Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn the woods of Chatham County, North Carolina, a 40-foot circle of bare dirt known as The Devil’s Tramping Grounds has grown nothing for nearly three centuries, and the soil scientist who tested it came away without an explanation. HOUR ONE: A...
HOUR ONE: A Weirdo family member relays a terrifying story of what is described as “El Nahual” in Mexico – a shapeshifter, that her dad barely escaped from! (El Nahual In The Avocado Grove) *** John George Haigh took the plunge into murder when he knocked out his old boss and dumped the body into acid – then set out to kill again. (Acid Bath Murderer) *** Only two percent of the population can hear it. A persistent, maddening sound that science has no explanation for, and the hearers have dubbed it, “The Hum”. (The Hum) *** The Tromp family fled their farm in 2016. There is still no explanation as to why, and one police officer calls it “the most bizarre case” he has ever seen. (The Tromp Family Fleeing) *** In Chatham County, North Carolina there is a 40-foot wide circle in the wilderness where absolutely nothing grows. Not only can scientists not explain it, but some believe Satan himself is responsible. (The Devil’s Tramping Ground)==========
HOUR TWO: It could be everyone’s ultimate fear. Not death… but being buried before death. Buried alive. It’s not just a trope of horror cinema and novels, it has truly happened on a few occasions – and we’ll hear stories from a few people who were buried alive, but survived to tell the tale. (I Was Buried Alive) *** But first… Reddit users share their own personal tales of how they became believers in ghosts and the paranormal. We’ll begin with those stories. (How I Came To Believe)
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: The circumstances of wrestling coach John du Pont’s bizarre crimes were portrayed in the critically acclaimed true crime drama film, Foxcatcher. Steve Carell was lauded for his performances as John du Pont, and the film was nominated for five Academy Awards. But how true is the film compared to the actual events? (The Real Story Behind The Movie Foxcatcher)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“How I Came To Believe” by Mick Jacobs: http://bit.ly/2KXUZH9
“I Was Buried Alive” by Lisa Waugh: http://bit.ly/2Zf2PEW
The Real Story Behind The Movie Foxcatcher” by MacKenzie Stuart: http://bit.ly/31rvNhv
“El Nahual In The Avocado Grove” submitted anonymously to https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit
“Acid Bath Murderer” by Steven Casale: http://bit.ly/2ZjRJxx
“The Hum” by Garret Harkawik: http://bit.ly/2HiiVCP
“The Devil’s Tramping Ground” by Zach Seemayer: http://bit.ly/2L0KbGP
“The Fleeing of the Tromp Family” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/30kzFRc
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 07, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 07, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr44puy5

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Why don’t we ever see aliens? A physicist has come up with a very disturbing answer to that question. (A Grim Reason We Never See Aliens) *** Murder Incorporated carried out assassinations – but then one of their controlling members had his own number come up. (Clipped In A Barber’s Chair) *** The United States government confiscated Nikola Tesla’s notes when he died. Could he have been working on something we’ve yet to be told about? (Tesla’s Secret Space Program) *** A woman calls a service to fix her furnace – but ends up with a cold, ghostly chill. (The Vanishing Gas Man) *** On November 1, 1918, the deadly Malbone Street Disaster took place in Brooklyn. It remains today as the worst wreck in the history of New York City’s subway system. (The Malbone Street Disaster) *** Were Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed murdered in a staged car accident? (Princess Diana: Murder in Paris)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:14.826 = Show Open
00:02:56.246 = Why Don’t We See Aliens?
00:09:58.651 = Clipped In A Barber’s Chair ***
00:19:16.058 = The Vanishing Gas Man
00:22:44.356 = Tesla’s Secret Space Program ***
00:39:30.370 = Princess Diana: Murder In Paris ***
00:54:14.336 = The Malbone Street Disaster ***
01:14:41.980 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“UFOs and the National Security State, Vol 1” by Richard Dolan: https://amzn.to/2GnbwTJ
“UFOs and the National Security State, Vol 2” by Richard Dolan: https://amzn.to/2E6nkay
“Nikola Tesla Journey To Mars Update: Exposing the Existence of the Secret Space Program” by Sean Casteel: https://amzn.to/2N4z0xi
“The Vanishing Gas Man” by Sophie Thunder: http://ow.ly/cdZd30nGcNf

“A Grim Reason We Never See Aliens” posted at Alien-UFO-Sightings: http://ow.ly/eHw130nGcR6
“Clipped in a Barber’s Chair” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/dvG830nGcuZ
“Tesla’s Secret Space Program” by Sean Casteel: http://ow.ly/R27u30nGcyY
“Princess Diana: Murder In Paris”: https://tinyurl.com/yb832ebc
“The Malbone Street Disaster” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/ycjpxeqt
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Originally aired: June 2021

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74948792Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:58:46 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhat if the reason we’ve never heard from alien civilizations is because we’re the ones destined to wipe them all out — without even realizing it? EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/fermiparadox READ or DOWNLOAD the full...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/fermiparadox

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr44puy5

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Why don’t we ever see aliens? A physicist has come up with a very disturbing answer to that question. (A Grim Reason We Never See Aliens) *** Murder Incorporated carried out assassinations – but then one of their controlling members had his own number come up. (Clipped In A Barber’s Chair) *** The United States government confiscated Nikola Tesla’s notes when he died. Could he have been working on something we’ve yet to be told about? (Tesla’s Secret Space Program) *** A woman calls a service to fix her furnace – but ends up with a cold, ghostly chill. (The Vanishing Gas Man) *** On November 1, 1918, the deadly Malbone Street Disaster took place in Brooklyn. It remains today as the worst wreck in the history of New York City’s subway system. (The Malbone Street Disaster) *** Were Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed murdered in a staged car accident? (Princess Diana: Murder in Paris)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:14.826 = Show Open
00:02:56.246 = Why Don’t We See Aliens?
00:09:58.651 = Clipped In A Barber’s Chair ***
00:19:16.058 = The Vanishing Gas Man
00:22:44.356 = Tesla’s Secret Space Program ***
00:39:30.370 = Princess Diana: Murder In Paris ***
00:54:14.336 = The Malbone Street Disaster ***
01:14:41.980 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“UFOs and the National Security State, Vol 1” by Richard Dolan: https://amzn.to/2GnbwTJ
“UFOs and the National Security State, Vol 2” by Richard Dolan: https://amzn.to/2E6nkay
“Nikola Tesla Journey To Mars Update: Exposing the Existence of the Secret Space Program” by Sean Casteel: https://amzn.to/2N4z0xi
“The Vanishing Gas Man” by Sophie Thunder: http://ow.ly/cdZd30nGcNf

“A Grim Reason We Never See Aliens” posted at Alien-UFO-Sightings: http://ow.ly/eHw130nGcR6
“Clipped in a Barber’s Chair” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/dvG830nGcuZ
“Tesla’s Secret Space Program” by Sean Casteel: http://ow.ly/R27u30nGcyY
“Princess Diana: Murder In Paris”: https://tinyurl.com/yb832ebc
“The Malbone Street Disaster” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/ycjpxeqt
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Flash Point” (September 01, 1978) ***WD
00:44:58.073 = Two Thousand Plus, “Veteran Comes Home” (July 05, 1950) ***WD
01:13:38.923 = Dark Venture, “Only Inhabitant” (November 19, 1946) ***WD
01:43:18.042 = The Weird Circle, “The Vendetta” (1943)
02:10:34.180 = The Whistler, “The Man Who Bought Death” (May 21, 1945)
02:40:04.994 = Strange Wills, “East of Hudson Bay” (October 12, 1946)
03:09:43.018 = Witch’s Tale, “Priest Of Sekhet” (May 08, 1936)
03:36:20.706 = X Minus 1, “Venus Is A Man’s World” (February 06, 1957)
03:57:52.005 = ABC Mystery Time, “The Tale” (1956-1957)
04:21:19.983 = Appointment With Fear, “Morning Glory” (July 18, 1943) ***WD(LQ)
04:47:56.713 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Adolph And Mrs. Runyon” (June 21, 1942) ***WD
05:20:20.563 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74946282Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:44:28 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA magazine writer who has spent a week seducing an ironmaster's wife in a Pennsylvania mill town accepts her husband's offer of a midnight tour of the blast furnaces, the night before she's due to run away with him. Look for this podcast on Apple...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Flash Point” (September 01, 1978) ***WD
00:44:58.073 = Two Thousand Plus, “Veteran Comes Home” (July 05, 1950) ***WD
01:13:38.923 = Dark Venture, “Only Inhabitant” (November 19, 1946) ***WD
01:43:18.042 = The Weird Circle, “The Vendetta” (1943)
02:10:34.180 = The Whistler, “The Man Who Bought Death” (May 21, 1945)
02:40:04.994 = Strange Wills, “East of Hudson Bay” (October 12, 1946)
03:09:43.018 = Witch’s Tale, “Priest Of Sekhet” (May 08, 1936)
03:36:20.706 = X Minus 1, “Venus Is A Man’s World” (February 06, 1957)
03:57:52.005 = ABC Mystery Time, “The Tale” (1956-1957)
04:21:19.983 = Appointment With Fear, “Morning Glory” (July 18, 1943) ***WD(LQ)
04:47:56.713 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Adolph And Mrs. Runyon” (June 21, 1942) ***WD
05:20:20.563 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0766

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>19271falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0765
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Will The Real Amy Stand Up” (August 28, 1978) ***WD
00:46:34.060 = The Shadow, “Death To The Shadow” (March 12, 1944) ***WD
01:15:36.982 = Sleep No More, “The Evening Primrose” (April 24, 1957) ***WD
01:44:29.770 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “The Blue Room” (February 27, 1984)
01:57:31.362 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “He Woke Up Dead” (March 27, 1945)
02:09:45.611 = Strange, “Deadman’s Reef” (1955) ***WD
02:21:50.562 = Suspense, “Death Went Along For The Ride” (April 27, 1944)
02:52:17.174 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
03:22:46.409 = The Creaking Door, “Three Wishes” (September 09, 1964) ***WD
03:50:13.934 = The Saint, “Color-Blind Killer” (September 18, 1949) ***WD
04:14:22.255 = Theater 1030, “The Thing In The Hall” (1968-1971) ***WD
04:43:45.325 = The Unexpected, “Birthday Present” (1947-1948)
04:58:31.555 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0765

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74942247Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:04:29 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA young heiress starts getting stomach cramps after her kindly cousins move in with her, and the only one who warns her is the imaginary playmate she made up as a child. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music,...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Will The Real Amy Stand Up” (August 28, 1978) ***WD
00:46:34.060 = The Shadow, “Death To The Shadow” (March 12, 1944) ***WD
01:15:36.982 = Sleep No More, “The Evening Primrose” (April 24, 1957) ***WD
01:44:29.770 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “The Blue Room” (February 27, 1984)
01:57:31.362 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “He Woke Up Dead” (March 27, 1945)
02:09:45.611 = Strange, “Deadman’s Reef” (1955) ***WD
02:21:50.562 = Suspense, “Death Went Along For The Ride” (April 27, 1944)
02:52:17.174 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
03:22:46.409 = The Creaking Door, “Three Wishes” (September 09, 1964) ***WD
03:50:13.934 = The Saint, “Color-Blind Killer” (September 18, 1949) ***WD
04:14:22.255 = Theater 1030, “The Thing In The Hall” (1968-1971) ***WD
04:43:45.325 = The Unexpected, “Birthday Present” (1947-1948)
04:58:31.555 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0765

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17961falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-hothfieldwitches
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Hothfield Witches” by Ken DaSilva, submitted to Weird Darkness

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 06, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74800152Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe ashes were still warm just before six in the morning, and by the time they had driven home for a camera and come back half an hour later, the star, the log, the bones and every scuff mark in the ground were gone. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes...
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 06, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: I narrate a chapter from the audiobook, “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor. The chapter is entitled “1921: Murder at Kluxen’s Woods” - a murder that has yet to be officially solved, although many hundreds of people in the area feel they know exactly who got away with murder. A murder that resulted in a haunting!

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Murder at Kluxen’s Woods” is from the audiobook, “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/45NQExh
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Originally aired: June 2021
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
This episode of Weird Darkness follows the 1921 murder of an 11-year-old babysitter beside a New Jersey winery, the two suspects tried and acquitted for killing her, and the ghost that motorists still report walking the same street toward a home she never reached.It opens on Fairview Avenue in Madison, New Jersey, on the evening of October 6, 1921, when 11-year-old Janette Lawrence left a babysitting job at the Sandt home and walked past the wooded edge of the Kluxen Winery estate toward her house at 142 Ridgedale Avenue. Two Boy Scouts found her body beside a tree stump in Kluxen's Woods about two hours later, stabbed 23 times, her hands bound behind her with the kind of cord local rose greenhouses used for shipping. The Madison borough council ordered the arrest of 14-year-old Francis Kluxen III, grandson of the winery's founder, the next day, and a judge released him on bail after calling the arrest unjustified. Morris County prosecutor John M. Mills went after a different man, 29-year-old greenhouse worker Frank Jancarek, on the word of Frank McGrory, a fired ex-convict who claimed Jancarek confessed to him the night of the killing. Jancarek's April 1922 trial in Morristown featured a letter opener with blood under its handle, a single hair that "closely resembled" his, a witness who conferred with the sheriff before picking him from a lineup, and a defense that told jurors to disregard the chemist's findings because he was German; the jury acquitted him in under an hour. Attorney General Thomas F. McCran then won an indictment against Kluxen, whose trial that July turned on his Boy Scout knife, his footprints at the stump and a nearby hydrant, trousers his mother soaked in water that night, and two mended handkerchiefs from the crime scene that a sewing teacher matched to five taken from a cabinet outside his bedroom. That jury deliberated three hours before acquitting him as well. Kluxen was later adopted by Monell Sayre, the wealthy founder of the Episcopal Church Pension Fund, joined the Marine Corps, shot a neighbor named Joe Hollman dead in San Diego in 1933, and went to San Quentin for a string of burglaries in 1934. The chapter, drawn from Troy Taylor's audiobook Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings, closes with the houses now standing where the woods were, where a family with no knowledge of the case reported a thin, light-brown-haired girl appearing in a child's bedroom, and where drivers on Ridgedale and Fairview Avenues describe a girl in an old-fashioned coat and beret who vanishes in their headlights.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74926881Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA century after 11-year-old Janette Lawrence was brutally murdered walking home from a babysitting job, her ghost is still seen wandering the streets of Madison — seeking justice that never came. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):...
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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: I narrate a chapter from the audiobook, “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor. The chapter is entitled “1921: Murder at Kluxen’s Woods” - a murder that has yet to be officially solved, although many hundreds of people in the area feel they know exactly who got away with murder. A murder that resulted in a haunting!

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“Murder at Kluxen’s Woods” is from the audiobook, “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/45NQExh
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Originally aired: June 2021
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This episode of Weird Darkness follows the 1921 murder of an 11-year-old babysitter beside a New Jersey winery, the two suspects tried and acquitted for killing her, and the ghost that motorists still report walking the same street toward a home she never reached.It opens on Fairview Avenue in Madison, New Jersey, on the evening of October 6, 1921, when 11-year-old Janette Lawrence left a babysitting job at the Sandt home and walked past the wooded edge of the Kluxen Winery estate toward her house at 142 Ridgedale Avenue. Two Boy Scouts found her body beside a tree stump in Kluxen's Woods about two hours later, stabbed 23 times, her hands bound behind her with the kind of cord local rose greenhouses used for shipping. The Madison borough council ordered the arrest of 14-year-old Francis Kluxen III, grandson of the winery's founder, the next day, and a judge released him on bail after calling the arrest unjustified. Morris County prosecutor John M. Mills went after a different man, 29-year-old greenhouse worker Frank Jancarek, on the word of Frank McGrory, a fired ex-convict who claimed Jancarek confessed to him the night of the killing. Jancarek's April 1922 trial in Morristown featured a letter opener with blood under its handle, a single hair that "closely resembled" his, a witness who conferred with the sheriff before picking him from a lineup, and a defense that told jurors to disregard the...]]>30691921_murder,cold_case,darren_marlar,francis_kluxen,frank_jancarek,ghost_story,janette_lawrence,kluxens_woods,madison_new_jersey,monell_sayre,morris_county,new_jersey_haunting,new_jersey_true_crime,paranormal_podcast,suffer_the_children,troy_taylor,true_crime_podcast,unsolved_murder,weird_darkness,wrongful_accusationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/listener-terrors-too-perfect-the-dead-night-the-strange-light--74918356Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373
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Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
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Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-butcher

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Canada Geese of Lake Pleasant” by A.S. Lowe: https://www.creepypasta.com/the-canada-geese-of-lake-pleasant/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 05, 2026

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74800003Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe tracking data showed the flock flying in a formation that spelled out a word, Butcher, and two weeks later the fisherman who first reported them, Jonathan Butcher, was dead at his wife's hand. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-butcher

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Canada Geese of Lake Pleasant” by A.S. Lowe: https://www.creepypasta.com/the-canada-geese-of-lake-pleasant/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 05, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Cross Fire” (August 21, 1978) ***WD
00:46:44.221 = Peril, “Sidewalk Empire” (1953) ***WD
01:10:02.717 = Mystery Playhouse, “Cask of Amontillado” (April 24, 1945) ***WD
01:38:57.010 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse” (September 18, 1951)
02:08:59.394 = Price of Fear, “To My Dear Saladin” (June 06, 1983) ***WD
02:38:17.909 = Quiet Please, “Dark Gray Magic” (May 01, 1949) ***WD
03:07:49.740 = Radio City Playhouse, “Twas The Night Before Christmas” (December 25, 1949)
03:37:07.621 = Max Haines, “Arthur Gusy” (mid 1940s)
04:00:58.139 = Sam Spade, “Wheel of Life Caper” (July 11, 1948) ***WD
04:30:18.915 = The Sealed Book, “Ghost Makers” (June 10, 1945)
04:59:48.346 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74919221Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:36:51 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA cash-strapped couple inherits Great Aunt Hester's country manor on one sole condition: her cat, Saladin, lives out its days there in the style to which it's accustomed, and the new master of the house has no patience for a pampered pet. Look for...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Cross Fire” (August 21, 1978) ***WD
00:46:44.221 = Peril, “Sidewalk Empire” (1953) ***WD
01:10:02.717 = Mystery Playhouse, “Cask of Amontillado” (April 24, 1945) ***WD
01:38:57.010 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse” (September 18, 1951)
02:08:59.394 = Price of Fear, “To My Dear Saladin” (June 06, 1983) ***WD
02:38:17.909 = Quiet Please, “Dark Gray Magic” (May 01, 1949) ***WD
03:07:49.740 = Radio City Playhouse, “Twas The Night Before Christmas” (December 25, 1949)
03:37:07.621 = Max Haines, “Arthur Gusy” (mid 1940s)
04:00:58.139 = Sam Spade, “Wheel of Life Caper” (July 11, 1948) ***WD
04:30:18.915 = The Sealed Book, “Ghost Makers” (June 10, 1945)
04:59:48.346 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0764

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/SixSmallGraves

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constance_Fisher
- https://murderpedia.org/female.F/f/fisher-constance.htm
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035065/constance_margaret-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106034936/carl_marion-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035539/richard_n-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035480/daniel_brian-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035383/debra_kay-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035427/kathleen_louise-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035319/michael_jon-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035243/natalie_rose-fisher
- https://portlanddiocese.org/st-francis-catholic-cemetery-waterville
- https://www.authorhouse.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/302589-The-Constance-Fisher-Tragedy
- https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-314-constance-fisher/
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- http://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/RS/RS1944/RS1944_c023.pdf
- http://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/RS/RS1916/RS1916_c139.pdf
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- https://law.justia.com/cases/maine/supreme-court/1970/262-a-2d-359-0.html
- https://www.asylumprojects.org/index.php/Augusta_State_Hospital
- https://digitalmaine.com/amhi/
- https://scarab.bates.edu/muskie_oh/51/
- https://www.pressherald.com/2015/01/27/joseph-c-brannigan-jr-83-longtime-legislator-community-leader-devoted-life-to-service/
- https://law.justia.com/cases/massachusetts/supreme-court/volumes/352/352mass544.html
- https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXVII/Chapter123/Section16
- https://www.rev.com/transcripts/ma-v-lindsay-clancy-closing-arguments
- https://www.mass.gov/doc/commonwealth-v-sanders-sjc-f13552/download
- https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/06/metro/lindsay-clancy-latarsha-sanders/
- https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/latarsha-sanders-new-trial-brockton-massachusetts/
- https://www.mountsinai.org/about/newsroom/2025/international-consortium-of-womens-mental-health-experts-present-scientific-evidence-to-support-classification-of-postpartum-psychosis-as-a-distinct-disease
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006322325015367
- https://ballotpedia.org/William_F._Sullivan
- https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/01/massachusetts-plymouth-lindsay-clancy-jury-deliberations
- https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/02/metro/what-is-the-tuey-rodriguez-charge-lindsay-clancy/
- https://www.npr.org/2026/09/04/nx-s1-5950421/lindsay-clancy-trial-verdict-mistrial
- https://www.foxnews.com/us/lindsay-clancy-mistrial-declared-after-jury-deadlocks-killings-three-children
- https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/04/us/live-news/lindsay-clancy-trial
- https://abcnews.com/GMA/News/lindsay-clancy-jury-deadlocked/story?id=136153308
- https://www.foxnews.com/us/lindsay-clancy-future-prosecution-doctors-case-echoes-infamous-maine-killings-expert
- https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/lindsay-clancy-trial-legal-hurdles-postpartum-psychosis-1816261
- https://fortune.com/2026/08/25/lindsay-clancy-trial-heilbrun-testimony-psychosis/
- https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/fbi-psychiatrist-testifies-lindsay-clancy-trial-1816476
- https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/patrick-clancy-recounts-finding-childrens-bodies-jury-hears-emotional-911-call/K76XGC6RJFFFJFXKOIPSPZXVRU/
- https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2023/01/27/lindsay-clancy-son-callan-dies-duxbury/
- https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/08/20/hundreds-rally-plymouth-courthouse-support-lindsay-clancy-postpartum
- https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/04/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-patrick-civil-suits/
- https://heardwithlove.org/about
- https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/lindsay-clancy-andrea-yates-postpartum-psychosis/
- https://ktvz.com/news/national-world/cnn-national/2024/06/13/andrea-yates-fast-facts-4/
- https://jaapl.org/content/35/1/74
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5801251/
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: September 04, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74915951Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:20:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Massachusetts jury spent a week unable to decide whether Lindsay Clancy was responsible for killing her three children; seventy-two years ago Maine never asked that question about Constance Fisher at all, and five years later it sent her home to her...
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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constance_Fisher
- https://murderpedia.org/female.F/f/fisher-constance.htm
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035065/constance_margaret-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106034936/carl_marion-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035539/richard_n-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035480/daniel_brian-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035383/debra_kay-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035427/kathleen_louise-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035319/michael_jon-fisher
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106035243/natalie_rose-fisher
- https://portlanddiocese.org/st-francis-catholic-cemetery-waterville
- https://www.authorhouse.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/302589-The-Constance-Fisher-Tragedy
- https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-314-constance-fisher/
- http://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/RS/RS1954/RS1954_c027.pdf
- http://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/RS/RS1944/RS1944_c023.pdf
- http://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/RS/RS1916/RS1916_c139.pdf
- http://lldc.mainelegislature.org/Open/RS/RS1871/RS1871_c137.pdf
- https://law.justia.com/cases/maine/supreme-court/1970/262-a-2d-359-0.html
- 27351954_maine_murders,andrea_yates,augusta_state_hospital,clancy_mistrial,constance_fisher,criminal_responsibility,dark_history,darren_marlar,duxbury_massachusetts,fairfield_maine,filicide,insanity_defense,latarsha_sanders,lindsay_clancy,mothers_who_kill,paranormal_podcast,postpartum_psychosis,true_crime,true_crime_podcast,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mossman
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mossman

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8d573f

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The eerie swamps of Florida hide many secrets, but none as chilling as the legend of the Moss Man. (The Florida Moss Man) *** From reports of undead creatures terrorizing Eastern Europe in the 1700s, to scientific explanations behind the myths, we’ll take a brief look at vampires and how they straddle the boundary between fiction and fact. (The Creation of Vampires And How To Hunt Them) *** Parking tickets, floppy disks and escaped victims helped catch a few of the most infamous serial killers of all time. (How Five Infamous Serial Killers Were Finally Caught) *** Can a hair salon be haunted? You might want to check before your next appointment, assuming you don’t want a hair-raising experience! (Haunted Hair Salons) *** In 1849 Cincinnati, a gruesome murder in a boardinghouse shocked the community, revealing a tragic tale of love, abuse, and desperation, eventually exposing a case of domestic abuse that left the courtroom and the city forever changed. (Give Me Back My Children) *** A 911 caller frantically said, "I swear to God this is not a joke," describing towering, alien-like figures with big eyes that had invaded their backyard. (100% Not Human - The 2023 Las Vegas UFO Sighting)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:35.405 = Show Open
00:03:38.924 = The Florida Moss Man
00:11:39.504= 100% Not Human ***
00:18:07.377 = How Five Infamous Serial Killers Were Finally Caught
00:30:55.149 = Haunted Hair Salons ***
00:39:06.695 = Give Me Back My Children
00:47:50.013 = The Creation of Vampires And How To Hunt Them ***
00:56:01.451 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“100% Not Human - The 2023 Las Vegas UFO Sighting” by Orrin Grey at TheLineUp: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p95b3ey (used with permission)
“The Florida Moss Man” source: Brett Swancer at Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/28vdwj52“Haunted Hair Salons” source: Kieran Torbuck at LisVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/c5edrtvp“Give Me Back My Children” source: Robert Wilhelm at Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4z9af97t
“The Creation of Vampires And How To Hunt Them” source: NatGeo: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4sspy7rh
“How Five Infamous Serial Killers Were Finally Caught” by Abbey White at TheLineUp.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/497wfmkw (used with permission)
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: May 24, 2024
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74910039Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessSince the 1800s, people in the Florida swamps have described a seven-foot figure draped in moss and swamp grass that lies still enough to pass for a fallen log – until it stands up and looks back at them with glowing eyes. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mossman

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8d573f

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The eerie swamps of Florida hide many secrets, but none as chilling as the legend of the Moss Man. (The Florida Moss Man) *** From reports of undead creatures terrorizing Eastern Europe in the 1700s, to scientific explanations behind the myths, we’ll take a brief look at vampires and how they straddle the boundary between fiction and fact. (The Creation of Vampires And How To Hunt Them) *** Parking tickets, floppy disks and escaped victims helped catch a few of the most infamous serial killers of all time. (How Five Infamous Serial Killers Were Finally Caught) *** Can a hair salon be haunted? You might want to check before your next appointment, assuming you don’t want a hair-raising experience! (Haunted Hair Salons) *** In 1849 Cincinnati, a gruesome murder in a boardinghouse shocked the community, revealing a tragic tale of love, abuse, and desperation, eventually exposing a case of domestic abuse that left the courtroom and the city forever changed. (Give Me Back My Children) *** A 911 caller frantically said, "I swear to God this is not a joke," describing towering, alien-like figures with big eyes that had invaded their backyard. (100% Not Human - The 2023 Las Vegas UFO Sighting)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:35.405 = Show Open
00:03:38.924 = The Florida Moss Man
00:11:39.504= 100% Not Human ***
00:18:07.377 = How Five Infamous Serial Killers Were Finally Caught
00:30:55.149 = Haunted Hair Salons ***
00:39:06.695 = Give Me Back My Children
00:47:50.013 = The Creation of Vampires And How To Hunt Them ***
00:56:01.451 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“100% Not Human - The 2023 Las Vegas UFO Sighting” by Orrin Grey at TheLineUp: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p95b3ey (used with permission)
“The Florida Moss Man” source: Brett Swancer at Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/28vdwj52“Haunted Hair Salons” source: Kieran Torbuck at LisVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/c5edrtvp“Give Me Back My Children” source: Robert Wilhelm at Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4z9af97t
“The Creation of Vampires And How To Hunt Them” source: NatGeo: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4sspy7rh
“How Five Infamous Serial Killers Were Finally Caught” by Abbey White at TheLineUp.com: 3426aliens,btk_killer,cryptids,cryptozoology,dark_history,florida_moss_man,folklore,ghosts,haunted_hair_salons,israel_keyes,jeffrey_dahmer,las_vegas_ufo,margaret_howard,paranormal,serial_killers,son_of_sam,ted_bundy,true_crime,vampires,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0763
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Our Own Jailer” (August 18, 1978) ***WD
00:46:05.646 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Radio Patrol” (November 29, 1946) ***WD
01:16:48.631 = Mr. Keen, “Murder And Star Of Death” (June 09, 1949) ***WD
01:44:21.607 = Murder at Midnight, “Terror Out Of Space” (July 17, 1950) ***WD
02:09:35.838 = Black Museum, “Walking Stick” (1952) ***WD
02:34:47.335 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Good Die Young” (February 27, 1944) ***WD
03:03:36.646 = House of Mystery, “Haunters and Haunted” (June 13, 1945) ***WD
03:17:57.590 = CBC Nightfall, “The Body Snatchers” (August 29, 1980)
03:44:19.043 = Nightmare, “Coincidence” (November 26, 1953)
04:06:01.627 = Obsession, “Kiss Of Kismet” (October 03, 1950) ***WD
04:28:28.149 = Origin of Superstition, “Horseshoe Over Door” (1935) ***WD
04:42:29.902 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Go Away Dixie Gillian” (April 16, 1949) ***WD
05:12:36.043 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0763

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74890589Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:24:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThree Army scientists in a shack on the Jersey cliffs bounce the first radio signal off the moon, and a few nights later the generators start switching themselves on at midnight. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Our Own Jailer” (August 18, 1978) ***WD
00:46:05.646 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Radio Patrol” (November 29, 1946) ***WD
01:16:48.631 = Mr. Keen, “Murder And Star Of Death” (June 09, 1949) ***WD
01:44:21.607 = Murder at Midnight, “Terror Out Of Space” (July 17, 1950) ***WD
02:09:35.838 = Black Museum, “Walking Stick” (1952) ***WD
02:34:47.335 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Good Die Young” (February 27, 1944) ***WD
03:03:36.646 = House of Mystery, “Haunters and Haunted” (June 13, 1945) ***WD
03:17:57.590 = CBC Nightfall, “The Body Snatchers” (August 29, 1980)
03:44:19.043 = Nightmare, “Coincidence” (November 26, 1953)
04:06:01.627 = Obsession, “Kiss Of Kismet” (October 03, 1950) ***WD
04:28:28.149 = Origin of Superstition, “Horseshoe Over Door” (1935) ***WD
04:42:29.902 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Go Away Dixie Gillian” (April 16, 1949) ***WD
05:12:36.043 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0763

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18807falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-ItShallNotComeAgain
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-ItShallNotComeAgain

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Are Those Monsters Real” by Mike King (submitted to Weird Darkness)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 04, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-ItShallNotComeAgain

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Are Those Monsters Real” by Mike King (submitted to Weird Darkness)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 04, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BloodyMary

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3a2bc2b5

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: They say if you chant her name three times, a bloodied face will appear… I speak, of course, of Bloody Mary. We’ll look first at the legend, and then at some first-hand experiences that may have you believing the legend is real. (The Legend of Bloody Mary) *** Was the Titanic swapped with its sister ship the Olympic as part of an insurance scam? (The Ship That Never Sank) *** A U.S. veteran is so desperate for financial relief he turns to a witch’s very dark solution. (A Veteran’s Deal With a Demon) *** Mobsters gun down one of their own in order to save an enemy. Why? (Kill The Dutchman) *** A tragic figure in Mexican folklore, she wears white and wanders the waterside in profound grief. Her name is La Llorona. (La Llorona: The Weeping Woman) 

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:20.571 = Show Open
00:03:00.616 = The Legend of Bloody Mary
00:15:06.707 = The Ship That Never Sank ***
00:27:47.525 = A Veteran’s Deal With a Demon ***
00:30:57.121 = Kill The Dutchman
00:38:38.240 = La Lloronoa, The Weeping Woman
00:44:26.490 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Legend of Bloody Mary” by Stephanie Almazan: http://ow.ly/lxY330nwkIi
“First Hand Bloody Mary Stories” by Audrey Webster: http://ow.ly/9yrR30nwkLM
“The Ship That Never Sank”: https://tinyurl.com/y8eh3mey
“A Veteran’s Deal With a Demon” by Weirdo family member, Christoper Patrick
“Kill The Dutchman” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/qmajnh9
“La Llorona: The Weeping Woman” by Gina Dimuro: https://tinyurl.com/y7lcjrkn
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: June 2022
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL



More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74840841Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessBefore she became a blood-soaked legend of sleepovers and slumber party dares, Bloody Mary was a mirror-bound matchmaker — until something far more sinister took her place. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BloodyMary...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BloodyMary

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3a2bc2b5

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: They say if you chant her name three times, a bloodied face will appear… I speak, of course, of Bloody Mary. We’ll look first at the legend, and then at some first-hand experiences that may have you believing the legend is real. (The Legend of Bloody Mary) *** Was the Titanic swapped with its sister ship the Olympic as part of an insurance scam? (The Ship That Never Sank) *** A U.S. veteran is so desperate for financial relief he turns to a witch’s very dark solution. (A Veteran’s Deal With a Demon) *** Mobsters gun down one of their own in order to save an enemy. Why? (Kill The Dutchman) *** A tragic figure in Mexican folklore, she wears white and wanders the waterside in profound grief. Her name is La Llorona. (La Llorona: The Weeping Woman) 

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:20.571 = Show Open
00:03:00.616 = The Legend of Bloody Mary
00:15:06.707 = The Ship That Never Sank ***
00:27:47.525 = A Veteran’s Deal With a Demon ***
00:30:57.121 = Kill The Dutchman
00:38:38.240 = La Lloronoa, The Weeping Woman
00:44:26.490 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Legend of Bloody Mary” by Stephanie Almazan: http://ow.ly/lxY330nwkIi
“First Hand Bloody Mary Stories” by Audrey Webster: http://ow.ly/9yrR30nwkLM
“The Ship That Never Sank”: https://tinyurl.com/y8eh3mey
“A Veteran’s Deal With a Demon” by Weirdo family member, Christoper Patrick
“Kill The Dutchman” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/qmajnh9
“La Llorona: The Weeping Woman” by Gina Dimuro: https://tinyurl.com/y7lcjrkn
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: June 2022
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an...]]>2744bloody_mary,bloody_mary_ritual,creepypasta,demon_deal,dutch_schultz,jp_morgan,la_llorona,lucky_luciano,mary_worth,mexican_folklore,mirror_legend,mob_hit,olympic_switch_theory,paranormal_podcast,thomas_dewey,titanic,titanic_conspiracy,urban_legends,weeping_woman,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-hiredtokillmyself
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-hiredtokillmyself

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “I Was Hired To Murder Myself: by Thamires Luppi: https://www.creepypasta.com/i-was-hired-to-murder-myself/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 03, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74799335Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe contact killing job came in like any other, a name and an address and half the money up front… but the address was her own. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-hiredtokillmyself SOURCES and RESOURCES: “I Was...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-hiredtokillmyself

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “I Was Hired To Murder Myself: by Thamires Luppi: https://www.creepypasta.com/i-was-hired-to-murder-myself/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 03, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Raptures of the Deep” (August 16, 1978) ***WD
00:45:45.897 = Lux Radio Theater, “Smilin’ Through” (January 05, 1942)
01:44:11.425 = Philip Marlowe, “Anniversary Gift” (April 11, 1950)
02:13:37.460 = Clyde Beatty Show, “Land of the Giants” (1950-1951) ***WD
02:41:08.963 = Black Mass, “Rats In Walls” (July 08, 1964) ***WD
03:13:06.280 = Michael Shayne, “Malcolm Boyd Case” (July 02, 1945)
03:42:50.365 = Beyond Midnight, “Harry” (December 13, 1968) ***WD
04:09:07.436 = MindWebs, “The Show Must Go On” (April 09, 1983)
04:31:24.705 = Guests of Doom, “Programs 11 and 12” (1930s) ***WD
04:57:07.416 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0762

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74849646Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:41:47 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Navy-trained scuba diver hired to hunt a Spanish treasure ship reaches the end of his guideline 175 feet down, sees something no one else on the crew can explain, and asks for more rope. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Raptures of the Deep” (August 16, 1978) ***WD
00:45:45.897 = Lux Radio Theater, “Smilin’ Through” (January 05, 1942)
01:44:11.425 = Philip Marlowe, “Anniversary Gift” (April 11, 1950)
02:13:37.460 = Clyde Beatty Show, “Land of the Giants” (1950-1951) ***WD
02:41:08.963 = Black Mass, “Rats In Walls” (July 08, 1964) ***WD
03:13:06.280 = Michael Shayne, “Malcolm Boyd Case” (July 02, 1945)
03:42:50.365 = Beyond Midnight, “Harry” (December 13, 1968) ***WD
04:09:07.436 = MindWebs, “The Show Must Go On” (April 09, 1983)
04:31:24.705 = Guests of Doom, “Programs 11 and 12” (1930s) ***WD
04:57:07.416 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0762

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17878falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/RobertTheDoll
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RobertTheDoll

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuwmkv

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: From creepy voices to mysterious movements to strange laughter and eerie deaths, the legend of Robert the Doll outshines many cursed object stories and has been haunting people for over a hundred years, and shows no sign of slowing down. (The True Story Behind Robert The Doll) *** In Brazil, two corpses were found on a hill, dressed in matching suits with homemade lead masks draped over their eyes. (The Lead Masks Case) *** If you were to be asked who the most horrible, terrifying figure in the Bible was, you would likely say Lucifer – that is, Satan himself. But there is a figure even more terrifying – and it is God’s right-hand man in the book of Revelation. (God’s Right Hand Man) *** Horror – the stories and images seem to change with each passing year, but there was a violent shift in horror shortly after the violent reality of the “War to End All Wars”. (How Horror Changed After World War 1) *** Two sisters rebel against their depressing family life by diving into witchcraft – and soon learn it was not a wise decision. (Leftover Magic) *** In 1827, young Maria Marten slipped into a red barn to meet her secret lover. It was the last time she would be seen alive. (Murder in the Red Barn) *** Madeleine Smith had a rich fiancé, a secret lover, and one heck of a secret hot chocolate recipe. A lethal secret recipe. (The Hot Cocoa Killer) *** Was the 1971 Lloyds Bank safety deposit robbery a covert operation to retrieve compromising photos of Royalty? (The Baker Street Robbery) *** From mouths nailed shut to being buried headfirst in the ground, throughout history the fear of witches has led to extraordinary measures to keep the dead from rising from the grave. (How To Bury a Witch)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:27.038 = Show Open
00:04:07.519 = The True Story Behind Robert The Doll
00:11:51.347 = The Lead Masks Case ***
00:16:34.744 = God’s Terrifying Right-Hand Man
00:26:33.910 = How Horror Changed After WW1 ***
00:41:09.643 = How To Bury A Witch ***
00:46:59.805 = The Hot Cocoa Killer
00:50:44.666 = Murder In The Red Barn ***
00:59:53.578 = Leftover Magic
01:04:28.876 = The Baker Street Robbery ***
01:25:11.632 = Show Close
01:26:20.726 = SONG: “Don’t Knock On The Glass Of That Doll” by Crossroads Haint
01:31:50.044 = Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:

”The True Story Behind Robert The Doll” by Melissa Brink: https://tinyurl.com/rnlbjxp
“The Lead Masks Case” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/Re9h30nA2ZX
“God’s Terrifying Right-Hand Man” by Matthew Lavelle: https://tinyurl.com/u88mpbe
“How Horror Changed After WW1” by W. Scott Poole, from the book “Wasteland: The Great War And The Origins of Horror”: https://amzn.to/2t4ZmpT
“The Baker Street Robbery”: https://tinyurl.com/wltn62d
“How To Bury a Witch”: https://tinyurl.com/ttqfd2c
“Leftover Magic” by Weirdo family member Ilsa Beauchamp
“Murder In The Red Barn” by Stephanie Almazan: http://ow.ly/CV4K30nAJDp
“The Hot Cocoa Killer” by Jennifer Jackson: http://ow.ly/8bHt30nAJSg
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: May 2022
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL




More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74838122Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessDon’t worry if you don’t have to believe in curses… Robert the Doll believes enough for the both of you. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RobertTheDoll READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode:...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RobertTheDoll

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuwmkv

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: From creepy voices to mysterious movements to strange laughter and eerie deaths, the legend of Robert the Doll outshines many cursed object stories and has been haunting people for over a hundred years, and shows no sign of slowing down. (The True Story Behind Robert The Doll) *** In Brazil, two corpses were found on a hill, dressed in matching suits with homemade lead masks draped over their eyes. (The Lead Masks Case) *** If you were to be asked who the most horrible, terrifying figure in the Bible was, you would likely say Lucifer – that is, Satan himself. But there is a figure even more terrifying – and it is God’s right-hand man in the book of Revelation. (God’s Right Hand Man) *** Horror – the stories and images seem to change with each passing year, but there was a violent shift in horror shortly after the violent reality of the “War to End All Wars”. (How Horror Changed After World War 1) *** Two sisters rebel against their depressing family life by diving into witchcraft – and soon learn it was not a wise decision. (Leftover Magic) *** In 1827, young Maria Marten slipped into a red barn to meet her secret lover. It was the last time she would be seen alive. (Murder in the Red Barn) *** Madeleine Smith had a rich fiancé, a secret lover, and one heck of a secret hot chocolate recipe. A lethal secret recipe. (The Hot Cocoa Killer) *** Was the 1971 Lloyds Bank safety deposit robbery a covert operation to retrieve compromising photos of Royalty? (The Baker Street Robbery) *** From mouths nailed shut to being buried headfirst in the ground, throughout history the fear of witches has led to extraordinary measures to keep the dead from rising from the grave. (How To Bury a Witch)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:27.038 = Show Open
00:04:07.519 = The True Story Behind Robert The Doll
00:11:51.347 = The Lead Masks Case ***
00:16:34.744 = God’s Terrifying Right-Hand Man
00:26:33.910 = How Horror Changed After WW1 ***
00:41:09.643 = How To Bury A Witch ***
00:46:59.805 = The Hot Cocoa Killer
00:50:44.666 = Murder In The Red Barn ***
00:59:53.578 = Leftover Magic
01:04:28.876 = The Baker Street Robbery ***
01:25:11.632 = Show Close
01:26:20.726 = SONG: “Don’t Knock On The Glass Of That Doll” by Crossroads Haint
01:31:50.044 = Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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SOURCES and RESOURCES:

”The True Story Behind Robert The Doll” by Melissa Brink: https://tinyurl.com/rnlbjxp
“The Lead Masks Case” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/Re9h30nA2ZX
“God’s Terrifying Right-Hand Man” by Matthew Lavelle: https://tinyurl.com/u88mpbe
“How Horror Changed After WW1” by W. Scott Poole, from the book...]]>5620abaddon,arsenic_poisoning,baker_street_robbery,book_of_revelation,cursed_objects,haunted_dolls,horror_history,key_west,lead_masks_case,madeleine_smith,maria_marten,murder_in_the_red_barn,paranormal,robert_the_doll,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darkness,witch_burials,witchcraft,world_war_1falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-murderofcrows
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Forever Autumn” (“Murder of Crows”) by Weirdo family member Mark Towse (submitted at WeirdDarkness.com): https://twitter.com/MarkTowsey12

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 02, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 02, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Sixth Commandment” (August 07, 1978) ***WD
00:45:33.785 = The Haunting Hour, “Second Chance” (August 03, 1945)
01:10:31.600 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Reflected Image” (November 17, 1940) ***WD
01:35:44.085 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Ticket To Murder” (1945-1950)
02:00:51.534 = Sherlock Holmes, ‘Strange Case of Professor Presbury” (March 17, 1947) ***WD
02:29:55.821 = Mystery House, “Time To Kill” (June 21, 1946) ***WD
02:55:50.344 = Inner Sanctum, “Mrs. Bluebird” (March 27, 1945)
03:10:11.418 = Jeff Regan Investigator, “Cain, Able and the Santa Maria” (September 11, 1948) ***WD
03:40:07.559 = The Key, “Seppi And Pancho” (1956) ***WD
04:05:39.703 = Lights Out, “Lord Marley’s Ghost” (July 14, 1937)
04:35:21.150 = Macabre, “Weekend” (November 20, 1961) ***WD
05:02:40.856 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74801432Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:41:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessHours from the electric chair for the murder of a nightclub singer, gangster Duke Malone rebuilds his whole life in his head — starting at fourteen in a pool hall, refusing the job that ruined him — and builds it all the way up to the night a floor...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Sixth Commandment” (August 07, 1978) ***WD
00:45:33.785 = The Haunting Hour, “Second Chance” (August 03, 1945)
01:10:31.600 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Reflected Image” (November 17, 1940) ***WD
01:35:44.085 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Ticket To Murder” (1945-1950)
02:00:51.534 = Sherlock Holmes, ‘Strange Case of Professor Presbury” (March 17, 1947) ***WD
02:29:55.821 = Mystery House, “Time To Kill” (June 21, 1946) ***WD
02:55:50.344 = Inner Sanctum, “Mrs. Bluebird” (March 27, 1945)
03:10:11.418 = Jeff Regan Investigator, “Cain, Able and the Santa Maria” (September 11, 1948) ***WD
03:40:07.559 = The Key, “Seppi And Pancho” (1956) ***WD
04:05:39.703 = Lights Out, “Lord Marley’s Ghost” (July 14, 1937)
04:35:21.150 = Macabre, “Weekend” (November 20, 1961) ***WD
05:02:40.856 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LouisianaSwamps

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/muer7xd4

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Welcome to a DARKIVE episode from May, 2022! *** We look into the creepy swamps of Louisiana, where gators and snakes are the least of your worries as compared to the paranormal. (Swamp Legends of Louisiana) *** From building fake cities, to creating ghost army bases, to playing stupid in front of the enemy, we’ll look at some of the most cleverly deceptive tactics that have been used in war throughout history. (Brilliant Wartime Deceptions) *** Chung Ling Soo was one of the greatest magicians of his time – so much so the he was able to not only conceal items up his sleeves, but conceal his true identity. (The Magician Who Lived a Double Life) *** In 1974 five little girls disappeared in a span of just three months – two were later found deceased, but the remaining three have never been found. And the kidnapper and murderer has never been brought to justice… nor do we have any idea who it was. (The Jacksonville Kidnappings) *** Photographs of strange orblike objects are more common than any other photos purported to be ghosts, aliens, or cryptids. But what exactly are these orbs? A trick of the light… or could they be alive? (Could Ghost Orbs Be Living Energy Beings?) *** In the mountains of Jackson County in North Carolina lies a large mysterious rock covered in petroglyphs that have yet to be deciphered. For the Cherokee Indians, the rock and surrounding area is a sacred site where ceremonies used to take place. Indeed, Judaculla Rock is surrounded by rumors and legends, including strange sounds and UFO sightings during the night. (The Indecipherable Judaculla Rock) *** In 1971 children from all over the United States were being rushed into hospital emergency rooms with a very strange symptom… what was causing otherwise healthy children to create pink poop? (The Pink Poop Pandemic)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:43.109 = Show Open
00:04:26.766 = Swamp Legends of Louisiana
00:17:42.061 = Brilliant Wartime Deceptions ***
00:27:01.407 = The Magician Who Lived a Double Life
00:33:46.084 = The Jacksonville Kidnappings
00:43:36.082 = Could Ghostly Orbs Be Living Energy Beings? ***
00:49:08.730 = The Indecipherable Jadaculla Rock
00:55:16.289 = The Pink Poop Pandemic ***
01:01:42.592 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Magician Who Lived a Double Life” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckvppfw
“The Indecipherable Judaculla Rock” by John Black for Ancient Origins Unleashed: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4jxjra7u
“Swamp Legends of Louisiana” by Erin McCann for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46uj6fyk
“The Pink Poop Pandemic” by Roisin Everard for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5ak8kzv7
“The Jacksonville Kidnappings” by Robert A. Waters for Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfhcbwu
“Brilliant Wartime Deceptions” by Jetta for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4f9xwp3z
“Could Ghost Orbs Be Living Energy Beings?” by A. Sutherland for Message To Eagle:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n6awrpm
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Originally aired: May 2022
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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LouisianaSwamps

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/muer7xd4

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Welcome to a DARKIVE episode from May, 2022! *** We look into the creepy swamps of Louisiana, where gators and snakes are the least of your worries as compared to the paranormal. (Swamp Legends of Louisiana) *** From building fake cities, to creating ghost army bases, to playing stupid in front of the enemy, we’ll look at some of the most cleverly deceptive tactics that have been used in war throughout history. (Brilliant Wartime Deceptions) *** Chung Ling Soo was one of the greatest magicians of his time – so much so the he was able to not only conceal items up his sleeves, but conceal his true identity. (The Magician Who Lived a Double Life) *** In 1974 five little girls disappeared in a span of just three months – two were later found deceased, but the remaining three have never been found. And the kidnapper and murderer has never been brought to justice… nor do we have any idea who it was. (The Jacksonville Kidnappings) *** Photographs of strange orblike objects are more common than any other photos purported to be ghosts, aliens, or cryptids. But what exactly are these orbs? A trick of the light… or could they be alive? (Could Ghost Orbs Be Living Energy Beings?) *** In the mountains of Jackson County in North Carolina lies a large mysterious rock covered in petroglyphs that have yet to be deciphered. For the Cherokee Indians, the rock and surrounding area is a sacred site where ceremonies used to take place. Indeed, Judaculla Rock is surrounded by rumors and legends, including strange sounds and UFO sightings during the night. (The Indecipherable Judaculla Rock) *** In 1971 children from all over the United States were being rushed into hospital emergency rooms with a very strange symptom… what was causing otherwise healthy children to create pink poop? (The Pink Poop Pandemic)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:43.109 = Show Open
00:04:26.766 = Swamp Legends of Louisiana
00:17:42.061 = Brilliant Wartime Deceptions ***
00:27:01.407 = The Magician Who Lived a Double Life
00:33:46.084 = The Jacksonville Kidnappings
00:43:36.082 = Could Ghostly Orbs Be Living Energy Beings? ***
00:49:08.730 = The Indecipherable Jadaculla Rock
00:55:16.289 = The Pink Poop Pandemic ***
01:01:42.592 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break




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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Magician Who Lived a Double Life” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckvppfw
“The Indecipherable Judaculla Rock” by John Black for Ancient Origins Unleashed: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4jxjra7u
“Swamp Legends of Louisiana” by Erin McCann for Graveyard Shift: 3774bullet_catch_trick,cajun_folklore,cherokee_petroglyphs,chung_ling_soo,cryptids,fifolet,ghost_orbs,honey_island_swamp_monster,jacksonville_kidnappings,judaculla_rock,julia_brown_manchac,letiche_and_lutins,louisiana_bayou_folklore,louisiana_swamp_legends,red_dye_no_2,rougarou,skunk_ape,unsolved_child_murders,wartime_deception,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/BenjaminLawsonWisconsin
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/BenjaminLawsonWisconsin

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74797781Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:53:30 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Wisconsin woman told Madison police that the man she dated for two months back in 2013 had never stopped writing to her, and the detectives who searched his rural Fond du Lac basement in August found human skulls, an Ed Gein collection, and a jar...
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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Death of the Dream Master” by Robert Sheckley, from the book “The Further Adventures of Batman: 14 All New Adventures of the Caped Crusader” (edited by Martin H. Greenberg):https://amzn.to/4dcKoly

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 01, 2026

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74740326Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessBruce Wayne keeps catching glimpses of a green-haired man in the crowds of Gotham City, which would be unremarkable except that Batman watched the Joker die. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-batmandreammaster...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-batmandreammaster

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Death of the Dream Master” by Robert Sheckley, from the book “The Further Adventures of Batman: 14 All New Adventures of the Caped Crusader” (edited by Martin H. Greenberg):https://amzn.to/4dcKoly

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 01, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Avenging Ghost of Kitty Morgan” (August 04, 1978) ***WD
00:44:56.640 = SONG: “Services Rendered” by Alena Ingram, inspired by “The Avenging Ghost of Kitty Morgan”
00:50:34.967 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Escape” (January 8, 1958)
01:09:45.398 = Faces In The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD
01:33:25.419 = Dark Fantasy, “Man Who Came Back” (November 14, 1941)
01:57:22.748 = BBC Fear on 4, “Net Suicide” (September 04, 1997)
02:24:11.420 = Theater Five, “Lesson” (November 27, 1964)
02:44:28.178 = Future Tense, “The Seventh Victim” (May 06, 1974) ***WD
03:05:31.138 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Black Stocking And Broken Mirrors” (April 08, 1992)
03:49:12.826 = Crime And Peter Chambers, “Cemetery Attack” (April 20, 1954)
04:12:31.327 = Harry Lime, “Blue Bride” (October 19, 1951)
04:36:56.336 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Listen To The Silence” (August 02, 1980) ***WD
05:04:10.652 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0760

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74775600Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:24:55 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessKitty Morgan designed every room of the mansion her lover built in the Adirondacks, and when he ended it between them, she made him a promise about that house and then kept it. A century on, the place is worth millions, and nobody in the family will...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Avenging Ghost of Kitty Morgan” (August 04, 1978) ***WD
00:44:56.640 = SONG: “Services Rendered” by Alena Ingram, inspired by “The Avenging Ghost of Kitty Morgan”
00:50:34.967 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Escape” (January 8, 1958)
01:09:45.398 = Faces In The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD
01:33:25.419 = Dark Fantasy, “Man Who Came Back” (November 14, 1941)
01:57:22.748 = BBC Fear on 4, “Net Suicide” (September 04, 1997)
02:24:11.420 = Theater Five, “Lesson” (November 27, 1964)
02:44:28.178 = Future Tense, “The Seventh Victim” (May 06, 1974) ***WD
03:05:31.138 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Black Stocking And Broken Mirrors” (April 08, 1992)
03:49:12.826 = Crime And Peter Chambers, “Cemetery Attack” (April 20, 1954)
04:12:31.327 = Harry Lime, “Blue Bride” (October 19, 1951)
04:36:56.336 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Listen To The Silence” (August 02, 1980) ***WD
05:04:10.652 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18301falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/FourGeorges
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FourGeorges

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3xx6tejm

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Four men named George claimed to speak for beings from beyond the stars — and their stories may be stranger, and more connected, than anyone dared to believe.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:54.070 = Show Open
00:02:54.232 = Introducing The Four Georges
00:14:07.745 = George Adamski: The Man Who Met A Venusian ***
00:37:16.838 = George Hunt Williamson: The Archaeologist of the Unknown ***
00:59:29.996 = George King: The Voice of Interplanetary Parliament ***
01:13:39.170 = George Van Tassel: Time Travel, Immortality, a Large Dome, and a Giant Rock ***
01:25:07.958 = Concluding Transmission ***
01:27:54.561 = Show Close
01:29:15.958 = Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
Photo: George Adamski UFO: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/AdamskiUFO
Photo: George Adamski purported medal from the Pope: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/AdamskiMedal
Photo: George Van Tassel’s Integratron: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/integratron
Photo: George Adamski and Orthon: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/AdamskiOrthon
Photo: George Van Tassel’s Giant Rock: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/GiantRockCon
Book: “Pioneers of Space: A Trip To The Moon, Mars and Venus” by George Adamski: https://amzn.to/4ln0Tk3
Book: “The Flying Saucers Have Landed” by George Adamski: https://amzn.to/3GdWPlW
Book: “Inside The Space Ships” by George Adamski: https://amzn.to/3EdPvWW
Book: “Flying Saucers Farewell” by George Adamski: https://amzn.to/3Eedt4u
Book: “The Saucers Speak” by George Williamson: https://amzn.to/4lm1oLj
Book: “Secret of the Andes” by George Williamson (as Brother Philip): https://amzn.to/3E0VM8B
Book: “Other Tongues, Other Flesh” by George Williamson: https://amzn.to/3G116JF
Book: “The Secrets of the Andes” by George Williamson: https://amzn.to/3G13u35
Book: “Road In The Sky” by George Williamson: https://amzn.to/3XRRpmN
Book: “Secret Places of the Lion” by George Williamson: https://amzn.to/4lnnU6y
Book: “UFOs Confidential” by George Williamson and John McCoy: https://amzn.to/4i1MrLr
Book: “I Rode a Flying Saucer” by George Van Tassel: https://amzn.to/4claJia
Book: “Into This World And Out Again” by George Van Tassel: https://amzn.to/3Eaxqcu
Book: “The Council of Seven Lights” by George Van Tassel: https://amzn.to/4czx9MT
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Originally aired: April 08, 2025
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3xx6tejm

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Four men named George claimed to speak for beings from beyond the stars — and their stories may be stranger, and more connected, than anyone dared to believe.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:54.070 = Show Open
00:02:54.232 = Introducing The Four Georges
00:14:07.745 = George Adamski: The Man Who Met A Venusian ***
00:37:16.838 = George Hunt Williamson: The Archaeologist of the Unknown ***
00:59:29.996 = George King: The Voice of Interplanetary Parliament ***
01:13:39.170 = George Van Tassel: Time Travel, Immortality, a Large Dome, and a Giant Rock ***
01:25:07.958 = Concluding Transmission ***
01:27:54.561 = Show Close
01:29:15.958 = Bloopers
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
Photo: George Adamski UFO: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/AdamskiUFO
Photo: George Adamski purported medal from the Pope: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/AdamskiMedal
Photo: George Van Tassel’s Integratron: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/integratron
Photo: George Adamski and Orthon: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/AdamskiOrthon
Photo: George Van Tassel’s Giant Rock: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/GiantRockCon
Book: “Pioneers of Space: A Trip To The Moon, Mars and Venus” by George Adamski: https://amzn.to/4ln0Tk3
Book: “The Flying Saucers Have Landed” by George Adamski: https://amzn.to/3GdWPlW
Book: “Inside The Space Ships” by George Adamski: https://amzn.to/3EdPvWW
Book: “Flying Saucers Farewell” by George Adamski: https://amzn.to/3Eedt4u
Book: “The Saucers Speak” by George Williamson: https://amzn.to/4lm1oLj
Book: “Secret of the Andes” by George Williamson (as Brother Philip): https://amzn.to/3E0VM8B
Book: “Other Tongues, Other Flesh” by George Williamson: https://amzn.to/3G116JF
Book: “The Secrets of the Andes” by...]]>5435aetherius_society,alien_contact,ancient_astronauts,cold_war_ufos,contactee_movement,darren_marlar,flying_saucers,four_georges_of_ufos,george_adamski,george_hunt_williamson,george_king,george_van_tassel,giant_rock,orthon,space_brothers,the_integratron,ufo_cults,ufo_history,ufo_religion,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/StolenAlien
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Showers” by Reddit user Clover10176: Part 1 = https://tinyurl.com/ql3gx93

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 31, 2026

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HOUR ONE: They're powerful in the supernatural. Witches, demons and poltergeists fear them because they are not from our world. The Cherokee call them the Raven Mockers. (The Raven Mocker) *** Betsy’s Mysterious Flowers *** A girl’s younger sister keeps seeing things that don’t exist – until the truth is revealed when older sis is moving out. (Secrets Between Sisters) *** It’s called the Chronovisor – and it is said the device can look into events in the future as well as the past. Is it true? We may never know – the Vatican, the supposed owners of the device, are refusing to cooperate when questioned. (Does The Vatican Have a Time Machine?) *** An Alaskan hunter claims to have found a boy that had been kidnapped… not by humans or aliens, but by a mysterious creature knows as the ircenrraat. (Abducted By The Ircenrraat) *** It is considered to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the United States. But there are also tales of ghosts, a giant lake monster, unexplained disappearances, and murders. That’s only a sample of what you might find at Oregon’s Crater Lake. (The Creeps of Crater Lake) *** Weirdo family member Candice Cardenas tells of a haunting in her mobile home. (This Ghost Loves Brass) *** Dreaming About Owls
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HOUR TWO: It all started one night in June 2018. The screams coming from underneath the house. It was so intense, the homeowners simply abandoned the property. I’ll even share audio of the screams so you can decide for yourself if it’s real. (Screams From The Basement) *** Weirdo family member Elis Helmersson shares a story passed down the generations about a true ghost sighting in her family. (My Great Grandfather Saw a Headless Ghost) *** Have investigators finally solved the strange disappearance of Pan Am’s Flight 914? (The Mystery of Flight 914) *** Plus, “Werewolves On The Prowl!”
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Betsy’s Mysterious Flowers” by Brandon Grimes for Paranormality Magazine: (link no longer available)
“The Raven Mocker” by Jeramy Neurign: (link no longer available)
“Secrets Between Sister” posted at BackpackerVerse: (link no longer available)
“Does The Vatican Have a Time Machine” posted at Disclose.TV: (link no longer available)
“Abducted By The Ircenrraat” originally published in the Anchorage Daily News: (link no longer available)
““The Creeps of Crater Lake” by Christopher Schulz: http://bit.ly/2LxmZ4N
“This Ghost Loves Brass” submitted by Weirdo family member Candice Cardenas
“Dreaming About Owls” by Nicole Whitney for Paranormality Magazine: (link no longer available)
“The Mystery of Flight 914”: JJ Foster (link no longer valid), Hoax or Fact (link no longer valid) and Snopes: http://bit.ly/2RS2voI
“Screams From The Basement” written by Robert Harries (link no longer available); captured audio by Alan Tait:http://bit.ly/2RUdyxv
“My Great Grandfather Saw a Headless Ghost” by Weirdo family member Elis Helmersson
“Werewolves On The Prowl” by John Beale for Paranormality Magazine: (link no longer available)
==========
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HOUR ONE: They're powerful in the supernatural. Witches, demons and poltergeists fear them because they are not from our world. The Cherokee call them the Raven Mockers. (The Raven Mocker) *** Betsy’s Mysterious Flowers *** A girl’s younger sister keeps seeing things that don’t exist – until the truth is revealed when older sis is moving out. (Secrets Between Sisters) *** It’s called the Chronovisor – and it is said the device can look into events in the future as well as the past. Is it true? We may never know – the Vatican, the supposed owners of the device, are refusing to cooperate when questioned. (Does The Vatican Have a Time Machine?) *** An Alaskan hunter claims to have found a boy that had been kidnapped… not by humans or aliens, but by a mysterious creature knows as the ircenrraat. (Abducted By The Ircenrraat) *** It is considered to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the United States. But there are also tales of ghosts, a giant lake monster, unexplained disappearances, and murders. That’s only a sample of what you might find at Oregon’s Crater Lake. (The Creeps of Crater Lake) *** Weirdo family member Candice Cardenas tells of a haunting in her mobile home. (This Ghost Loves Brass) *** Dreaming About Owls
==========
HOUR TWO: It all started one night in June 2018. The screams coming from underneath the house. It was so intense, the homeowners simply abandoned the property. I’ll even share audio of the screams so you can decide for yourself if it’s real. (Screams From The Basement) *** Weirdo family member Elis Helmersson shares a story passed down the generations about a true ghost sighting in her family. (My Great Grandfather Saw a Headless Ghost) *** Have investigators finally solved the strange disappearance of Pan Am’s Flight 914? (The Mystery of Flight 914) *** Plus, “Werewolves On The Prowl!”
==========
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Betsy’s Mysterious Flowers” by Brandon Grimes for Paranormality Magazine: (link no longer available)
“The Raven Mocker” by Jeramy Neurign: (link no longer available)
“Secrets Between Sister” posted at BackpackerVerse: (link no longer available)
“Does The Vatican Have a Time Machine” posted at Disclose.TV: (link no longer available)
“Abducted By The Ircenrraat” originally published in the Anchorage Daily News: (link no longer available)
““The Creeps of Crater Lake” by Christopher Schulz: http://bit.ly/2LxmZ4N
“This Ghost Loves Brass” submitted by Weirdo family member Candice Cardenas
“Dreaming About Owls” by Nicole Whitney for Paranormality Magazine: (link no longer available)
“The Mystery of Flight 914”: JJ Foster (link no longer valid), Hoax or Fact (link no longer valid) and Snopes: http://bit.ly/2RS2voI
“Screams From The Basement” written by Robert Harries (link no longer available); captured audio by Alan Tait:http://bit.ly/2RUdyxv
“My Great Grandfather Saw a Headless Ghost” by Weirdo family member Elis Helmersson
“Werewolves On The Prowl” by John Beale for Paranormality Magazine: (link no longer available)
==========
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"I have come into...]]>5301falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/DemonicHatMan
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DemonicHatMan

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3xfr8h77

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Unlike most shadow people figures, the Hat Man - this tall, dark being often appears during times of emotional turmoil. With accounts from all over the world, questions continue to be asked about his origin – is he supernatural? Interdimensional? Just our imagination? Demonic… or extraterrestrial? What is the Hat Man – and what are his motives? (The Night Terror That is The Hat Man) *** He was a charismatic activist and local celebrity who counted the elite of Philadelphia among his friends. But behind closed doors, Ira Einhorn's relationship with his girlfriend Holly Maddux was fraught with abuse, control, and ultimately, murder. The shocking discovery of Holly's body in a trunk in Einhorn's apartment was only the beginning of the hunt for the man they’d eventually call “The Unicorn Killer.” (Holly Maddux And The Unicorn Killer) *** On May 1, 1897, Louisa Luetgert, the wife of a prominent Chicago sausage-maker, mysteriously vanished. The last sighting of her was with her husband, Adolph, as they walked into his sausage factory. This chilling disappearance not only shocked the city but also caused a notable decline in sausage sales that summer. Gee, I wonder why. (The Sausage Maker And His Wife) *** Centuries of worship and tragedy have left behind more than just memories in some churches… they’ve also left behind spirits, some holy… some not. From ghostly priests and weeping brides to mysterious mists and phantom lights, there are hauntings that linger in these ancient sanctuaries. What eerie tales are hidden within the walls of the world’s oldest… and most haunted… churches? (Attending Church Eternally As A Ghost) *** In June 2006, Gilbert Gilman vanished without a trace during a short walk in Olympic National Park. Despite an extensive search and numerous theories, no evidence of his fate has ever been found. Was he a victim of foul play, or did he choose to disappear? (The Mysterious Disappearance of Gilbert Gilman)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:33.430 = Show Open
00:04:32.154 = The Night Terror That is The Hat Man
00:23:37.380 = The Sausage Maker And His Missing Wife ***
00:37:01.097 = The Mysterious Disappearance of Gilbert Gilman
00:42:16.722 = Attending Church Eternally As A Ghost (Haunted Churches) ***
00:54:19.519 = Holly Maddux And The Unicorn Killer ***
01:02:21.051 = Show Close
01:03:57.285 = SONG: “The Hat Man” by Dark Weirdness (https://weirddarkness.com/music)
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
SONG: “The Hat Man” by Dark Weirdness: https://weirddarkness.com/music
“The Night Terror That Is The Hat Man” source: Erica McCann, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mbwzkup3; Brandon Michaels, Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yxz4b38j
“Holly Maddux And The Unicorn Killer” source: The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8bmr32
“Attending Church Eternally As a Ghost” source: Patrick Thornton, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2zyhhree
“The Mysterious Disappearance of Gilbert Gilman” source: Strange Outdoors: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycx59v88
“The Sausage Maker And His Missing Wife” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3dnfcm
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: May 21, 2024
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL



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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DemonicHatMan

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3xfr8h77

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Unlike most shadow people figures, the Hat Man - this tall, dark being often appears during times of emotional turmoil. With accounts from all over the world, questions continue to be asked about his origin – is he supernatural? Interdimensional? Just our imagination? Demonic… or extraterrestrial? What is the Hat Man – and what are his motives? (The Night Terror That is The Hat Man) *** He was a charismatic activist and local celebrity who counted the elite of Philadelphia among his friends. But behind closed doors, Ira Einhorn's relationship with his girlfriend Holly Maddux was fraught with abuse, control, and ultimately, murder. The shocking discovery of Holly's body in a trunk in Einhorn's apartment was only the beginning of the hunt for the man they’d eventually call “The Unicorn Killer.” (Holly Maddux And The Unicorn Killer) *** On May 1, 1897, Louisa Luetgert, the wife of a prominent Chicago sausage-maker, mysteriously vanished. The last sighting of her was with her husband, Adolph, as they walked into his sausage factory. This chilling disappearance not only shocked the city but also caused a notable decline in sausage sales that summer. Gee, I wonder why. (The Sausage Maker And His Wife) *** Centuries of worship and tragedy have left behind more than just memories in some churches… they’ve also left behind spirits, some holy… some not. From ghostly priests and weeping brides to mysterious mists and phantom lights, there are hauntings that linger in these ancient sanctuaries. What eerie tales are hidden within the walls of the world’s oldest… and most haunted… churches? (Attending Church Eternally As A Ghost) *** In June 2006, Gilbert Gilman vanished without a trace during a short walk in Olympic National Park. Despite an extensive search and numerous theories, no evidence of his fate has ever been found. Was he a victim of foul play, or did he choose to disappear? (The Mysterious Disappearance of Gilbert Gilman)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:33.430 = Show Open
00:04:32.154 = The Night Terror That is The Hat Man
00:23:37.380 = The Sausage Maker And His Missing Wife ***
00:37:01.097 = The Mysterious Disappearance of Gilbert Gilman
00:42:16.722 = Attending Church Eternally As A Ghost (Haunted Churches) ***
00:54:19.519 = Holly Maddux And The Unicorn Killer ***
01:02:21.051 = Show Close
01:03:57.285 = SONG: “The Hat Man” by Dark Weirdness (https://weirddarkness.com/music)
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
SONG: “The Hat Man” by Dark Weirdness: https://weirddarkness.com/music
“The Night Terror That Is The Hat Man” source: Erica McCann, Graveyard Shift: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/scoutbrooks005

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Devil’s Brew” (August 02, 1978) ***WD
00:45:46.577 = The Clock, “Pretty Cousin Amy” (February 07, 1956)
01:09:45.192 = The Crime Club, “Murder On Margin” (May 22, 1947) ***WD
01:36:16.796 = Crime Classics, “Axe Droot Family, How They Feared” (August 10, 1953)
02:06:02.814 = Danger Dr Danfield, “Red Jacoby” (October 06, 1946) ***WD
02:31:15.303 = The Devil And Mr O, “Hollywood Visitor” (February 18, 1972) ***WD(LQ)
02:59:43.294 = Diary of Fate, “Stanley Becker” (July 27, 1948) ***WD
03:25:10.256 = Dimension X, “No Contact” (October 28, 1950) ***WD
03:54:45.792 = The Eleventh Hour, “Desperado In Rain” (ADU)
04:20:18.578 = Escape, “Plunder of the Sun” (November 08, 1949)
04:49:22.497 = Beyond The Green Door, “Alfred Porter, Ghosts, Vampires” (1966) ***WD
04:53:08.307 = Tales From The Tomb, “Don’t Drink With Strangers” (1960s)
04:56:48.055 = Incredible But True, ‘The End of David Lang” (1950-1951) ***WD
05:00:11.758 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Devil’s Brew” (August 02, 1978) ***WD
00:45:46.577 = The Clock, “Pretty Cousin Amy” (February 07, 1956)
01:09:45.192 = The Crime Club, “Murder On Margin” (May 22, 1947) ***WD
01:36:16.796 = Crime Classics, “Axe Droot Family, How They Feared” (August 10, 1953)
02:06:02.814 = Danger Dr Danfield, “Red Jacoby” (October 06, 1946) ***WD
02:31:15.303 = The Devil And Mr O, “Hollywood Visitor” (February 18, 1972) ***WD(LQ)
02:59:43.294 = Diary of Fate, “Stanley Becker” (July 27, 1948) ***WD
03:25:10.256 = Dimension X, “No Contact” (October 28, 1950) ***WD
03:54:45.792 = The Eleventh Hour, “Desperado In Rain” (ADU)
04:20:18.578 = Escape, “Plunder of the Sun” (November 08, 1949)
04:49:22.497 = Beyond The Green Door, “Alfred Porter, Ghosts, Vampires” (1966) ***WD
04:53:08.307 = Tales From The Tomb, “Don’t Drink With Strangers” (1960s)
04:56:48.055 = Incredible But True, ‘The End of David Lang” (1950-1951) ***WD
05:00:11.758 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: After receiving a series of devastating text messages, twenty-year-old Renae Marsden drove to a seaside cliff and was never seen again. What began as a tragic suicide after receiving heartbreaking text messages from the man she loved, soon unraveled into something far more disturbing. *** She thought her past was buried — until a stranger unearthed it and turned her life into a waking nightmare. (Unmasking Giovanni) *** She left her ex to reclaim her life — but he used the internet to haunt her from the shadows. (When Your Ex Becomes Your Digital Shadow) *** In a world where predators hide behind profiles, spotting the red flags of cyberstalking might be the only thing standing between safety and surveillance. We’ll look at some way you can keep yourself from becoming a victim – or perhaps help someone who is getting dangerously close to becoming one! (Digital Predator Red Flags) *** What if the most powerful force shaping your thoughts, choices, and future… isn’t human at all? (Is AI Controlling Us?)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:18.837 = Show Ope
00:04:17.851 = The Case of Renae Marsden, Part 1
00:16:34.496 = The Case of Renae Marsden, Part 2 ***
00:27:20.823 = Unmasking Giovanni ***
00:34:48.017 = The Consultant Who Couldn’t Be Stopped
00:41:58.307 = When Your Ex Becomes Your Digital Shadow
00:50:57.772 = Digital Predator Red Flags ***
00:58:39.602 = Are AI Systems Secretly In Control Of Us?
01:07:25.724 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Case of Renae Marsden”: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/20/coroner-condemns-catfisher-over-sydney-woman-renae-marsdens-suicide, https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/catfishing-renaes-parents-call-for-new-law-after-daughters-death/8b054266-dcd1-4e87-bb14-ed7896f8092e,https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/catfish-victim-told-mother-she-found-out-the-truth-inquiry-told-20200210-p53z9m.html, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10638977/Renae-Marsden-Grieving-parents-reveal-text-received-daughter-died.html, https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/tragic-final-text-to-mum-from-catfished-woman-renae-marsden/news-story/5019e2c0999a5768971b3b4ae1af6438, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUkDADMJ6o0&rco=1 | Footage of The Gap: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8pe8cm,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p89dr9c
“Unmasking Giovanni”: https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/woman-sentenced-for-cyberstalking,https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/miami-woman-sentenced-for-cyberstalking-on-facebook-and-instagram/1978996/, https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/miami-student-sentenced-cyberstalking-facebook-and-instagram, https://wsvn.com/news/local/woman-sentenced-to-22-months-in-prison-for-cyberstalking
“The Consultant Who Couldn’t Be Stopped”: https://www.secretservice.gov/newsroom/releases/2024/07/pernicious-cyberstalker-sentenced-9-years-prison-unrelenting-harassment
“When Your Ex Becomes Your Digital Shadow”: https://icts.uct.ac.za/services-security-security-resources-general-cyber-security/thandis-story-terror-cyber-stalking-based-true-story
“Are AI Systems Secretly In Control Of Us?”: https://weirddarkness.com/are-ai-systems-secretly-in-control-of-us/
“Digital Predator Red Flags”: https://www.stjohns.edu/news-media/johnnies-blog/cyberstalking-protect-online-identity
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Originally aired: April 10, 2025
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yr54dvnb

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: After receiving a series of devastating text messages, twenty-year-old Renae Marsden drove to a seaside cliff and was never seen again. What began as a tragic suicide after receiving heartbreaking text messages from the man she loved, soon unraveled into something far more disturbing. *** She thought her past was buried — until a stranger unearthed it and turned her life into a waking nightmare. (Unmasking Giovanni) *** She left her ex to reclaim her life — but he used the internet to haunt her from the shadows. (When Your Ex Becomes Your Digital Shadow) *** In a world where predators hide behind profiles, spotting the red flags of cyberstalking might be the only thing standing between safety and surveillance. We’ll look at some way you can keep yourself from becoming a victim – or perhaps help someone who is getting dangerously close to becoming one! (Digital Predator Red Flags) *** What if the most powerful force shaping your thoughts, choices, and future… isn’t human at all? (Is AI Controlling Us?)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:18.837 = Show Ope
00:04:17.851 = The Case of Renae Marsden, Part 1
00:16:34.496 = The Case of Renae Marsden, Part 2 ***
00:27:20.823 = Unmasking Giovanni ***
00:34:48.017 = The Consultant Who Couldn’t Be Stopped
00:41:58.307 = When Your Ex Becomes Your Digital Shadow
00:50:57.772 = Digital Predator Red Flags ***
00:58:39.602 = Are AI Systems Secretly In Control Of Us?
01:07:25.724 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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“The Case of Renae Marsden”: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/20/coroner-condemns-catfisher-over-sydney-woman-renae-marsdens-suicide, https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/catfishing-renaes-parents-call-for-new-law-after-daughters-death/8b054266-dcd1-4e87-bb14-ed7896f8092e,https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/catfish-victim-told-mother-she-found-out-the-truth-inquiry-told-20200210-p53z9m.html, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10638977/Renae-Marsden-Grieving-parents-reveal-text-received-daughter-died.html, 4169ai_conspiracy_theory,artificial_intelligence,camilla_zaydan,catfishing,coercive_control,cyberstalking,darren_marlar,digital_stalking,internet_safety,kassandra_cruz,online_harassment,online_predators,renae_marsden,renaes_law,social_media_dangers,sumit_garg,the_gap_sydney,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/AliensDontCareAboutPresident
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Finish Line” by Mark Towse, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com. Visit Mark’s website at https://marktowsedarkfiction.wordpress.com/. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MarkTowsey12.

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 30, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 30, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 29, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Vanishing Point” (July 31, 1978) ***WD
00:45:34.754 = BBC Radio 4 / Radio 7 Ghost Story, “The White Carnation” (December 16, 1990)
01:43:08.351 = Night Beat, “Long Live The Clown” (May 08, 1952)
02:11:42.011 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March 02, 1952) ***WD
02:26:11.875 = Let George Do It, “Ghosts On Bliss Terrace” (August 16, 1948) ***WD
02:55:51.297 = Box 13, “Delinquent’s Dilemma” (February 13, 1949) ***WD
03:22:18.967 = Calling All Cars, “Killer Hudson” (February 28, 1934)
03:50:46.096 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Surprising Corpse” (January 16, 1947)
04:20:12.992 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Monkey’s Paw” (May 05, 1938) ***WD
04:47:24.619 = Incredible But True, “Human Atmosphere” (1950-1951)
04:51:16.534 = Strange Adventure, “Oasis of Death” (1945)
04:54:29.772 = Tales of the Frightened, “Don’t Lose Your Head” (December 17, 1957)
04:59:00.479 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Vanishing Point” (July 31, 1978) ***WD
00:45:34.754 = BBC Radio 4 / Radio 7 Ghost Story, “The White Carnation” (December 16, 1990)
01:43:08.351 = Night Beat, “Long Live The Clown” (May 08, 1952)
02:11:42.011 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March 02, 1952) ***WD
02:26:11.875 = Let George Do It, “Ghosts On Bliss Terrace” (August 16, 1948) ***WD
02:55:51.297 = Box 13, “Delinquent’s Dilemma” (February 13, 1949) ***WD
03:22:18.967 = Calling All Cars, “Killer Hudson” (February 28, 1934)
03:50:46.096 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Surprising Corpse” (January 16, 1947)
04:20:12.992 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Monkey’s Paw” (May 05, 1938) ***WD
04:47:24.619 = Incredible But True, “Human Atmosphere” (1950-1951)
04:51:16.534 = Strange Adventure, “Oasis of Death” (1945)
04:54:29.772 = Tales of the Frightened, “Don’t Lose Your Head” (December 17, 1957)
04:59:00.479 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0758

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Ammons

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2s3wxytm

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: From mysterious swarms of flies to terrifying levitations and violent attacks, the Ammons Family Haunting it’s one of the most terrifying cases of demonic possession in recent history… allegedly. Believers and skeptics are still arguing over its authenticity. (The Demonic Haunting of the Ammons Family) *** In 1764, the peaceful region of Gévaudan, France, was plunged into terror by a series of brutal attacks attributed to a mysterious beast. As the creature's deadly rampage continued, whispers of a werewolf and sensational newspaper reports fueled a nationwide hysteria. Whatever the Beast of Gévaudan was, the true story still haunts the people living there. (The Terror of Gévaudan) *** In 1990, a horrifying mass shooting at the Las Cruces Bowl bowling alley left four people dead and three others wounded, including children. Despite multiple eyewitnesses and extensive investigations, the killers remain at large. (The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre) *** New York City, where ghostly apparitions and haunted landmarks abound. From the infamous Dakota building to the chilling tales of Washington Square Park, New York is one of the most haunted cities in the world. We’ll look at just a few ghost locations in the Big Apple. (The Ghosts of New York) *** When William W. Place remarried, he hoped for a loving and stable household. However, his new wife, Martha, quickly showed her true colors, leading to tragic consequences. It’s a tale of jealousy, violence, and ends with the first woman executed by electric chair in the U.S. (A Red Path of Jealousy) *** Imagine dancing non-stop for days, weeks, or even months, all for a chance to win food and money during the Great Depression. Dance marathons pushed contestants to their physical and mental limits, turning a simple competition into a shocking spectacle of endurance and desperation. (Till Death Do We Dance)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:34.321 = Show Open
00:04:28.827 = Demonic Haunting of the Ammons Family
00:14:40.491 = The Red Path of Jealousy ***
00:19:55.789 = The Ghosts of New York
00:29:16.225 = The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre
00:37:24.603 = Till Death Do We Dance ***
00:41:28.746 = The Terror of Gévaudan
00:49:00.354 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Demonic Haunting of the Ammons Family” source: Brent Swancer at Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/msuzydn4
“The Terror of Gévaudan” source: NatGeo: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yaxre4e8
“The Ghosts of New York” source: Lyra Radford at Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc5mfzsr
“A Red Path of Jealousy” source: Robert Wilhelm at Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nmeb5m9w
“The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre” source: Jacob Shelton at Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmm22z
“Till Death Do We Dance” source: Oddity Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57khdpxv
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Originally aired: May 20, 2024

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74738837Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA family in Gary, Indiana, spent a winter reporting things in their rented house that a priest, a caseworker, and a police captain all ended up putting on the record without rational explanation. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Ammons

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2s3wxytm

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: From mysterious swarms of flies to terrifying levitations and violent attacks, the Ammons Family Haunting it’s one of the most terrifying cases of demonic possession in recent history… allegedly. Believers and skeptics are still arguing over its authenticity. (The Demonic Haunting of the Ammons Family) *** In 1764, the peaceful region of Gévaudan, France, was plunged into terror by a series of brutal attacks attributed to a mysterious beast. As the creature's deadly rampage continued, whispers of a werewolf and sensational newspaper reports fueled a nationwide hysteria. Whatever the Beast of Gévaudan was, the true story still haunts the people living there. (The Terror of Gévaudan) *** In 1990, a horrifying mass shooting at the Las Cruces Bowl bowling alley left four people dead and three others wounded, including children. Despite multiple eyewitnesses and extensive investigations, the killers remain at large. (The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre) *** New York City, where ghostly apparitions and haunted landmarks abound. From the infamous Dakota building to the chilling tales of Washington Square Park, New York is one of the most haunted cities in the world. We’ll look at just a few ghost locations in the Big Apple. (The Ghosts of New York) *** When William W. Place remarried, he hoped for a loving and stable household. However, his new wife, Martha, quickly showed her true colors, leading to tragic consequences. It’s a tale of jealousy, violence, and ends with the first woman executed by electric chair in the U.S. (A Red Path of Jealousy) *** Imagine dancing non-stop for days, weeks, or even months, all for a chance to win food and money during the Great Depression. Dance marathons pushed contestants to their physical and mental limits, turning a simple competition into a shocking spectacle of endurance and desperation. (Till Death Do We Dance)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:34.321 = Show Open
00:04:28.827 = Demonic Haunting of the Ammons Family
00:14:40.491 = The Red Path of Jealousy ***
00:19:55.789 = The Ghosts of New York
00:29:16.225 = The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre
00:37:24.603 = Till Death Do We Dance ***
00:41:28.746 = The Terror of Gévaudan
00:49:00.354 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Demonic Haunting of the Ammons Family” source: Brent Swancer at Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/msuzydn4
“The Terror of Gévaudan” source: NatGeo: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yaxre4e8
“The Ghosts of New York” source: Lyra Radford at Ranker: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/noir-gardeniasonadeadlane
EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-gardeniasonadeadlane

TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/55nmcphx

THE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: The story in this episode is a fictionalized dramatization. Invented for it are the detective, his office, the gravedigger, the specific conversations, and the telephone call, and every name of a person or a place has been changed. The case underneath it is real.On the night of Thursday, June 24th, 1948, seventeen-year-old Mary Jane Reed, a switchboard operator, went on a first date with Stanley Skridla, a twenty-eight-year-old Navy veteran and telephone lineman from Rockford. They drank in taverns in Oregon, Illinois, a town on the Rock River in Ogle County, and the last place anyone could name was the Stenhouse, out on Route 2 at the south edge of town. They left around eleven-thirty. Skridla was found the next morning in the ditch along County Farm Road, shot with a .32. Mary Jane was found five days later along Silica Road, now called Devil's Backbone Road, shot once through the head, her slacks off her and her mother's wedding ring still on her hand. Roughly fifty people were questioned within a week. Nobody was ever charged, and the case was off the front pages by autumn.The casings, the photographs and the investigation reports all disappeared in the decades that followed. On November 15th, 1999 – Mary Jane's birthday – an untraceable floral arrangement addressed to her arrived at the old Stenhouse, by then the Road House, on a day the bar was closed. The owner, Mike Arians, had just been elected mayor, and the case has occupied him ever since. Her brother Warren Reed had her exhumed on August 23rd, 2005. Inside the burial vault, beside the casket, investigators found a dress and slip wrapped in newspapers dated June 25th, 1948 – four days before anyone found her. In 2007, forensic anthropologist Linda Klepinger examined the remains released to the family and reported that the skull and one vertebra had come from a different person. The DNA test that would settle it has never been run. Skridla was exhumed in 2015 on Arians's theory that Mary Jane's skull had been hidden in his coffin; it held one man and nothing else, though two .32 slugs came out of the ground with him and neither matched the gun Arians submitted.Warren Reed died on December 23rd, 2023, at eighty-one, without ever learning whose skull was in his sister's grave. The homicides remain open and unsolved.
The full account – the fifty interviews, the suitor in La Crosse, the missing wallet the record can't agree on, the six years of court fights, the $25,000 reward for a skull nobody ever produced, and the haunting at the roadhouse – is documented in detail here:
Mary Jane Reed's Illinois Grave Held Someone Else's Skull.

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Originally aired: August 28, 2026

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729365Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:35:13 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA private eye takes a dead girl's case for a father who can't afford him, and comes home with a box of gardenias that have been cut for a month and still smell fresh. EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources):...
EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-gardeniasonadeadlane

TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/55nmcphx

THE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: The story in this episode is a fictionalized dramatization. Invented for it are the detective, his office, the gravedigger, the specific conversations, and the telephone call, and every name of a person or a place has been changed. The case underneath it is real.On the night of Thursday, June 24th, 1948, seventeen-year-old Mary Jane Reed, a switchboard operator, went on a first date with Stanley Skridla, a twenty-eight-year-old Navy veteran and telephone lineman from Rockford. They drank in taverns in Oregon, Illinois, a town on the Rock River in Ogle County, and the last place anyone could name was the Stenhouse, out on Route 2 at the south edge of town. They left around eleven-thirty. Skridla was found the next morning in the ditch along County Farm Road, shot with a .32. Mary Jane was found five days later along Silica Road, now called Devil's Backbone Road, shot once through the head, her slacks off her and her mother's wedding ring still on her hand. Roughly fifty people were questioned within a week. Nobody was ever charged, and the case was off the front pages by autumn.The casings, the photographs and the investigation reports all disappeared in the decades that followed. On November 15th, 1999 – Mary Jane's birthday – an untraceable floral arrangement addressed to her arrived at the old Stenhouse, by then the Road House, on a day the bar was closed. The owner, Mike Arians, had just been elected mayor, and the case has occupied him ever since. Her brother Warren Reed had her exhumed on August 23rd, 2005. Inside the burial vault, beside the casket, investigators found a dress and slip wrapped in newspapers dated June 25th, 1948 – four days before anyone found her. In 2007, forensic anthropologist Linda Klepinger examined the remains released to the family and reported that the skull and one vertebra had come from a different person. The DNA test that would settle it has never been run. Skridla was exhumed in 2015 on Arians's theory that Mary Jane's skull had been hidden in his coffin; it held one man and nothing else, though two .32 slugs came out of the ground with him and neither matched the gun Arians submitted.Warren Reed died on December 23rd, 2023, at eighty-one, without ever learning whose skull was in his sister's grave. The homicides remain open and unsolved.
The full account – the fifty interviews, the suitor in La Crosse, the missing wallet the record can't agree on, the six years of court fights, the $25,000 reward for a skull nobody ever produced, and the haunting at the roadhouse – is documented in detail here:
Mary Jane Reed's Illinois Grave Held Someone Else's Skull.

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Originally aired: August 28, 2026

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>23501948_murder,cold_case,detective_story,double_homicide,exhumation,ghost_story,haunted_restaurant,mary_jane_reed,missing_skull,murder_noir,noir_fiction,ogle_county,oregon_illinois,paranormal,rock_river,small_town_murder,stanley_skridla,true_crime,unsolved_murder,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0757
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Double-Take” (July 28, 1978) ***WD
00:45:31.411 = The Weird Circle, “The House And Brain” (July 15, 1943)
01:12:40.459 = The Whistler, “Accident According To Plans” (May 07, 1945) ***WD
01:42:34.731 = Strange Wills, “Miser’s Gold” (October 05, 1946)
02:12:18.216 = Witch’s Tale, “Power of Lucifer” (February 22, 1934) ***WD(LQ)
02:38:53.520 = X-Minus one, “Caretaker” (January 30, 1957)
03:00:31.427 = ABC Mystery Time, “Suicide Club” (June 07, 1956) ***WD(LQ)
03:22:14.023 = Appointment With Fear, “And The Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945) ***WD
03:47:57.688 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Johnny Got His Gun” (March 09, 1940)
04:17:48.094 = Barrie Craig, “The Paper Bullets” (December 05, 1951)
04:47:10.982 = Tales of the Frightened, “Deadly Dress” (1957-1963)
04:51:49.238 = Beyond The Green Door, “Morton Gale – Vacation In Maine” (1966) ***WD
04:55:21.249 = Tales From The Tomb, “Do You Know Where The Children Are” (1960s)
05:00:31.667 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0757

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74727390Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:59:13 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA young London couple rent a room in a house that has stood unlivable for four hundred years, and the one woman who has ever managed to live there tells them the tenants who never left are already expecting them. Look for this podcast on Apple...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Double-Take” (July 28, 1978) ***WD
00:45:31.411 = The Weird Circle, “The House And Brain” (July 15, 1943)
01:12:40.459 = The Whistler, “Accident According To Plans” (May 07, 1945) ***WD
01:42:34.731 = Strange Wills, “Miser’s Gold” (October 05, 1946)
02:12:18.216 = Witch’s Tale, “Power of Lucifer” (February 22, 1934) ***WD(LQ)
02:38:53.520 = X-Minus one, “Caretaker” (January 30, 1957)
03:00:31.427 = ABC Mystery Time, “Suicide Club” (June 07, 1956) ***WD(LQ)
03:22:14.023 = Appointment With Fear, “And The Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945) ***WD
03:47:57.688 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Johnny Got His Gun” (March 09, 1940)
04:17:48.094 = Barrie Craig, “The Paper Bullets” (December 05, 1951)
04:47:10.982 = Tales of the Frightened, “Deadly Dress” (1957-1963)
04:51:49.238 = Beyond The Green Door, “Morton Gale – Vacation In Maine” (1966) ***WD
04:55:21.249 = Tales From The Tomb, “Do You Know Where The Children Are” (1960s)
05:00:31.667 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0757

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18081falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/LeahRoberts
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LeahRoberts

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y6mnafrd

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: If you have information regarding Leah Roberts’s disappearance, contact the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office at 360-778-6600 or the Whatcom Communication Dispatch Center at 360-676-6711. A free-spirited young woman set off on a soul-searching road trip inspired by Jack Kerouac — but what she left behind in the wilderness was a wrecked Jeep, a haunting mystery, and no trace of herself. What happened to Leah Roberts? (Leah Roberts’ Last Road Trip) *** In the tropical beauty of Antigua, a chilling mystery unfolds as locals continue to vanish without a trace — leaving a trail of grief, fear, and dark speculation. (The Mystery of Antigua’s Missing People) *** Would you still eat a special love-attracting cake if you knew it was covered in someone's sweat from their armpits and... everywhere else? (The Horrifying History of Love Potions) *** As if death isn’t unnerving as it is, science is now suggesting that you might still be conscious after death — aware your body has failed, but powerless to escape the darkness. (We Might Know We’re Dead When We Die) *** Some believe doppelgängers are omens of death – and some found out personally. (Haunted By Your Own Ghost) *** Biblical legend, Cold War espionage, and decades of silence — the hunt for Noah’s Ark might be stranger than fiction… and it includes the CIA. (The CIA Searches For Noah’s Ark) *** What if a murderer didn’t act alone… but under orders from a mind-control program no one was supposed to know about? (Programmed To Kill: The MKUltra Murders)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:59.741 = Show Open
00:03:16.502 = Leah Roberts’ Last Road Trip
00:13:30.991 = Programmed To Kill: The MKUltra Murders ***
00:22:12.690 = The Mystery of Antigua’s Missing People
00:26:30.224 = The Horrifying History of Love Potions
00:35:18.384 = We Might Know We’re Dead When We Die ***
00:39:41.170 = Haunted By Your Own Ghost
00:46:44.479 = The CIA Searches For Noah’s Ark
00:54:56.045 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Leah Roberts’ Last Road Trip”: https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-leah-roberts-disappearance/jenn-dzikowski, https://charleyproject.org/case/leah-toby-roberts, “The Mysterious Disappearance of Leah Roberts” (Investigation Discovery)
“Programmed To Kill: The MKUltra Murders”: https://theintercept.com/2019/11/24/cia-mkultra-louis-jolyon-west/
“The Mystery of Antigua's Missing People”: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0jrk81qpwo
“The Horrifying History of Love Potions”: https://www.ranker.com/list/real-love-potion-recipes/cleo-egnal
“We Might Know We’re Dead When We Die”: https://www.ranker.com/list/study-shows-brain-works-after-passing/matthew-lavelle
“Haunted By Your Own Ghost”: https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-figures-with-mysterious-doubles/chuck-stern
“The CIA Searches For Noah’s Ark”: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14547623/cia-noahs-ark-search-document-biblical-ship-found.html
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: April 07, 2025
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74725495Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn March 2000, a 23-year-old from North Carolina left a note about Jack Kerouac, packed her Jeep, and drove west toward a mountain she'd only read about – and what searchers found in the woods nine days later still has no explanation. EPISODE BLOG...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LeahRoberts

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y6mnafrd

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: If you have information regarding Leah Roberts’s disappearance, contact the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office at 360-778-6600 or the Whatcom Communication Dispatch Center at 360-676-6711. A free-spirited young woman set off on a soul-searching road trip inspired by Jack Kerouac — but what she left behind in the wilderness was a wrecked Jeep, a haunting mystery, and no trace of herself. What happened to Leah Roberts? (Leah Roberts’ Last Road Trip) *** In the tropical beauty of Antigua, a chilling mystery unfolds as locals continue to vanish without a trace — leaving a trail of grief, fear, and dark speculation. (The Mystery of Antigua’s Missing People) *** Would you still eat a special love-attracting cake if you knew it was covered in someone's sweat from their armpits and... everywhere else? (The Horrifying History of Love Potions) *** As if death isn’t unnerving as it is, science is now suggesting that you might still be conscious after death — aware your body has failed, but powerless to escape the darkness. (We Might Know We’re Dead When We Die) *** Some believe doppelgängers are omens of death – and some found out personally. (Haunted By Your Own Ghost) *** Biblical legend, Cold War espionage, and decades of silence — the hunt for Noah’s Ark might be stranger than fiction… and it includes the CIA. (The CIA Searches For Noah’s Ark) *** What if a murderer didn’t act alone… but under orders from a mind-control program no one was supposed to know about? (Programmed To Kill: The MKUltra Murders)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:59.741 = Show Open
00:03:16.502 = Leah Roberts’ Last Road Trip
00:13:30.991 = Programmed To Kill: The MKUltra Murders ***
00:22:12.690 = The Mystery of Antigua’s Missing People
00:26:30.224 = The Horrifying History of Love Potions
00:35:18.384 = We Might Know We’re Dead When We Die ***
00:39:41.170 = Haunted By Your Own Ghost
00:46:44.479 = The CIA Searches For Noah’s Ark
00:54:56.045 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Leah Roberts’ Last Road Trip”: https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-leah-roberts-disappearance/jenn-dzikowski, https://charleyproject.org/case/leah-toby-roberts, “The Mysterious Disappearance of Leah Roberts” (Investigation Discovery)
“Programmed To Kill: The MKUltra Murders”: https://theintercept.com/2019/11/24/cia-mkultra-louis-jolyon-west/
“The Mystery of Antigua's Missing People”: 3373antigua_missing,cia,cold_case,conspiracy,darren_marlar,doppelganger,jimmy_shaver,leah_roberts,life_after_death,love_potions,mind_control,missing_persons,mkultra,near_death_experience,noahs_ark,north_cascades,paranormal,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SidersCase20260827
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 27, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 27, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Cabinet of the Unsolved” (July 27, 1978) ***WD
00:45:18.840 = Suspense, “Palmer Method” (April 20, 1944)
01:14:52.189 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Old Die Rich” (March 26, 1953) ***WD
01:46:39.153 = The Creaking Door, “Anna” (December 21, 1964) ***WD
02:13:31.289 = The Saint, “Old Man’s Car” (August 14, 1949)
02:37:57.359 = Theater 1030, “The Sandman” (October 31, 1954) ***WD(LQ)
03:04:57.439 = Two Thousand Plus, “Brooklyn Brain” (June 21, 1950) ***WD
03:33:38.132 = The Unexpected, “Mercy Killing” (1947-1948)
03:48:21.926 = Nick Carter Master Detective, “Death After Dark” (February 19, 1944) ***WD
04:17:37.622 = Dark Venture, “Chase” (August 03, 1946) ***WD(LQ)
04:45:57.158 = Beyond The Green Door, “Eddie Fox – Hobo In Oakdale” (1966)
04:49:48.810 = Tales From The Tomb, “Comfort Lies In The Dark” (1960s)
04:54:06.864 = Incredible But True, “The Man Who Saw Everything” (1950-1951)
04:57:22.155 = Strange Adventure, “John Friday Talks Fast” (1945) ***WD
05:00:37.595 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Cabinet of the Unsolved” (July 27, 1978) ***WD
00:45:18.840 = Suspense, “Palmer Method” (April 20, 1944)
01:14:52.189 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Old Die Rich” (March 26, 1953) ***WD
01:46:39.153 = The Creaking Door, “Anna” (December 21, 1964) ***WD
02:13:31.289 = The Saint, “Old Man’s Car” (August 14, 1949)
02:37:57.359 = Theater 1030, “The Sandman” (October 31, 1954) ***WD(LQ)
03:04:57.439 = Two Thousand Plus, “Brooklyn Brain” (June 21, 1950) ***WD
03:33:38.132 = The Unexpected, “Mercy Killing” (1947-1948)
03:48:21.926 = Nick Carter Master Detective, “Death After Dark” (February 19, 1944) ***WD
04:17:37.622 = Dark Venture, “Chase” (August 03, 1946) ***WD(LQ)
04:45:57.158 = Beyond The Green Door, “Eddie Fox – Hobo In Oakdale” (1966)
04:49:48.810 = Tales From The Tomb, “Comfort Lies In The Dark” (1960s)
04:54:06.864 = Incredible But True, “The Man Who Saw Everything” (1950-1951)
04:57:22.155 = Strange Adventure, “John Friday Talks Fast” (1945) ***WD
05:00:37.595 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Victorian-era ghosts… they seem to haunt not only our imaginations, but also our Halloween wardrobes. Why were people in the mid-to-late 1800s so obsessed with the supernatural? And why are we so fascinated by Victorian ghost stories still today? (What’s The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?) *** The story of Queen Esther is chilling – full of an Iroquois warrior woman’s quest for vengeance, brutal warfare, haunting legends, ghostly wails, and a curse that many believe still has power even today. (The Curse of Queen Esther) *** No one can remember exactly when the ghost story began, but records show it dates back to at least 1926. The tale centers around the Administration Offices of Rockford School District 205 on South Madison Street, formerly Rockford High School. Built in 1885, the school gained a spooky reputation due to eerie events reported in its underground tunnels. After a tragic accident in the school’s swimming pool claimed the life of a student named Gosta Anderson, strange sightings and sounds fueled the legend of his restless spirit, haunting the very site where he died. (Gosta’s Ghost) *** Plumas County, California, holds a chilling mystery that dates back to 1978. On a winter night with a half-moon, five friends left a basketball game at California State University, Chico, and drove away, never to be seen again. Their car was found abandoned on a remote mountain road, leading to a series of eerie discoveries, unanswered questions, and clues that still baffle investigators today. (The 5 Boys Who Never Came Back)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = Short fiction story “Lost Hearts” by M.R. James
00:24:29.734 = Show Open
00:27:12.649 = What’s The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?
00:36:13.257 = The Curse of Queen Esther ***
00:46:07.677 = The Five Boys Who Never Came Back
01:06:21.586 = Gosta’s Ghost
01:12:56.658 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Free Audiobook: “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, narrated by Darren Marlar:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/AChristmasCarol
Narration: “The Signalman” by Charles Dickens, narrated by Darren Marlar: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/TheSignalman
“What’s The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?” source = Dan Nosowitz at Atlas Obscura: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p94894t
“Lost Hearts” by M.R. James (public domain)
“The Curse of Queen Esther” source = Creative History Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3bn9kwe8
“Gosta’s Ghost” written by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://www.hauntedrockford.com/gostas-ghost/
“The 5 Boys Who Never Came Back” written by Cynthia Gorney in 1978 for the Washington Post:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8hkyef
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Originally aired: May 17, 2024
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4p69wekw

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Victorian-era ghosts… they seem to haunt not only our imaginations, but also our Halloween wardrobes. Why were people in the mid-to-late 1800s so obsessed with the supernatural? And why are we so fascinated by Victorian ghost stories still today? (What’s The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?) *** The story of Queen Esther is chilling – full of an Iroquois warrior woman’s quest for vengeance, brutal warfare, haunting legends, ghostly wails, and a curse that many believe still has power even today. (The Curse of Queen Esther) *** No one can remember exactly when the ghost story began, but records show it dates back to at least 1926. The tale centers around the Administration Offices of Rockford School District 205 on South Madison Street, formerly Rockford High School. Built in 1885, the school gained a spooky reputation due to eerie events reported in its underground tunnels. After a tragic accident in the school’s swimming pool claimed the life of a student named Gosta Anderson, strange sightings and sounds fueled the legend of his restless spirit, haunting the very site where he died. (Gosta’s Ghost) *** Plumas County, California, holds a chilling mystery that dates back to 1978. On a winter night with a half-moon, five friends left a basketball game at California State University, Chico, and drove away, never to be seen again. Their car was found abandoned on a remote mountain road, leading to a series of eerie discoveries, unanswered questions, and clues that still baffle investigators today. (The 5 Boys Who Never Came Back)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = Short fiction story “Lost Hearts” by M.R. James
00:24:29.734 = Show Open
00:27:12.649 = What’s The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?
00:36:13.257 = The Curse of Queen Esther ***
00:46:07.677 = The Five Boys Who Never Came Back
01:06:21.586 = Gosta’s Ghost
01:12:56.658 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Free Audiobook: “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, narrated by Darren Marlar:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/AChristmasCarol
Narration: “The Signalman” by Charles Dickens, narrated by Darren Marlar: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/TheSignalman
“What’s The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?” source = Dan Nosowitz at Atlas Obscura: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p94894t
“Lost Hearts” by M.R. James (public domain)
“The Curse of Queen Esther” source = Creative History Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3bn9kwe8
“Gosta’s Ghost”...]]>4453battle_of_wyoming,bloody_rock,charles_dickens,gary_mathias,ghost_stories,gosta_anderson,haunted_school,iroquois,lost_hearts,missing_persons,mr_james,paranormal,plumas_county,queen_esther,rockford_illinois,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,victorian_ghosts,weird_darkness,yuba_county_fivefalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDN20260826-ChatGPTBankRobber
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Troubles of a Belfast Police Officer” by Finn McCool:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3rnc9df6

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 26, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 26, 2026

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4r83875s

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Alaskan Triangle is already known for strange and bizarre activity – so it should be no surprise that a hotel located in the triangle might experience a few bumps in the night. (Alaskan Hotel) *** After picking up a sex worker to assault and murder, a serial killer made the mistake of underestimating the determination of his victim to stay alive… and lost his own life in the process. (The Hooker Who Stopped a Serial Killer) *** Chucky the doll isn’t real. Neither were any of the dolls that came to life on shows like “The Twilight Zone” and “Outer Limits” – but that doesn’t mean real haunted dolls don’t exist, and it’s not just “Annabelle” and “Robert” on the list. (When Haunted Dolls Attack) *** Ilse Koch was a female concentration camp guard and she was so ruthless and evil even the Na*is had her arrested. (Ilse Koch: The Witch of Buchenwald) *** They reside atop dizzying heights and are often unnoticed by human eyes but ever watchful of our movements. They have 'observed' us for centuries. We’ll look at the history and purpose of gargoyles and grotesques. (In The Protection of Gargoyles) *** Outside of Washington, D.C. lies an abandoned institution with a thoroughly disturbing past. We’ll look at the history and horrors of Forest Haven Mental Asylum. (The Afflictions Of Forest Haven Asylum)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:55.557 = Show Open
00:03:02.648 = The Alaskan Hotel
00:14:35.519 = The Hooker Who Stopped A Serial Killer ***
00:21:01.261 = When Haunted Dolls Attack
00:42:30.032 = Ilse Koch, The Witch Of Buchenwald ***
00:53:50.963 = In The Protection of Gargoyles
01:00:45.633 = The Afflictions of Forest Haven Asylum ***
01:08:04.727 = Show Close
01:09:07.770 = SONG: “Don’t Knock On The Glass Of That Doll” by Crossroads Haint:https://weirddarkness.com/music
01:14:36.912 = Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
SONG: “Don’t Knock On The Glass Of That Doll” by Crossroads Haint: https://weirddarkness.com/music
“The Demonic Haunting of the Alaskan Hotel” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8w47e9
“The Hooker Who Stopped A Serial Killer” by Roger Kim for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ffhcv4n
“Ilse Koch: The Witch of Buchenwald” by Laura Allen for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yr3a4dvy
“In The Protection of Gargoyles” by Angela Sutherland for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3j94t765
“The Afflictions Of Forest Haven Asylum” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/34p6fe79
“When Haunted Dolls Attack” by MD Bastek for Horror Obsessive: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuhxk6
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Originally aired: March, 2022

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74682189Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe Alaskan Hotel has stood in Juneau since 1913, and the guests who ask for Room 315 by name do not always stay the night. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AlaskanHotel READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AlaskanHotel

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4r83875s

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Alaskan Triangle is already known for strange and bizarre activity – so it should be no surprise that a hotel located in the triangle might experience a few bumps in the night. (Alaskan Hotel) *** After picking up a sex worker to assault and murder, a serial killer made the mistake of underestimating the determination of his victim to stay alive… and lost his own life in the process. (The Hooker Who Stopped a Serial Killer) *** Chucky the doll isn’t real. Neither were any of the dolls that came to life on shows like “The Twilight Zone” and “Outer Limits” – but that doesn’t mean real haunted dolls don’t exist, and it’s not just “Annabelle” and “Robert” on the list. (When Haunted Dolls Attack) *** Ilse Koch was a female concentration camp guard and she was so ruthless and evil even the Na*is had her arrested. (Ilse Koch: The Witch of Buchenwald) *** They reside atop dizzying heights and are often unnoticed by human eyes but ever watchful of our movements. They have 'observed' us for centuries. We’ll look at the history and purpose of gargoyles and grotesques. (In The Protection of Gargoyles) *** Outside of Washington, D.C. lies an abandoned institution with a thoroughly disturbing past. We’ll look at the history and horrors of Forest Haven Mental Asylum. (The Afflictions Of Forest Haven Asylum)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:55.557 = Show Open
00:03:02.648 = The Alaskan Hotel
00:14:35.519 = The Hooker Who Stopped A Serial Killer ***
00:21:01.261 = When Haunted Dolls Attack
00:42:30.032 = Ilse Koch, The Witch Of Buchenwald ***
00:53:50.963 = In The Protection of Gargoyles
01:00:45.633 = The Afflictions of Forest Haven Asylum ***
01:08:04.727 = Show Close
01:09:07.770 = SONG: “Don’t Knock On The Glass Of That Doll” by Crossroads Haint:https://weirddarkness.com/music
01:14:36.912 = Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
SONG: “Don’t Knock On The Glass Of That Doll” by Crossroads Haint: https://weirddarkness.com/music
“The Demonic Haunting of the Alaskan Hotel” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8w47e9
“The Hooker Who Stopped A Serial Killer” by Roger Kim for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ffhcv4n
“Ilse Koch: The Witch of Buchenwald” by Laura Allen for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yr3a4dvy
“In The Protection of Gargoyles” by Angela Sutherland for Ancient Pages: 4548abandoned_asylum,alaskan_hotel,alaska_triangle,annabelle_doll,buchenwald,dark_history,forest_haven_asylum,gargoyles,ghost_stories,haunted_dolls,haunted_hotel,heather_saul,ilse_koch,juneau_alaska,neal_falls,paranormal,robert_the_doll,serial_killer,true_crime,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0755
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Locked Trunk” (July 21, 1978) ***WD
00:46:18.627 = Quiet Please, “Shadow Of The Wings” (April 17, 1949) ***WD
01:15:10.049 = Radio City Playhouse, “Wine Of Ora Paula” (December 18, 1949) ***WD
01:43:14.151 = Isn’t It Crime, “Speaking Of Murder” (December 14, 1945)
02:12:06.344 = Sam Spade, “The Rushlight Diamond Caper” (July 04, 1948) ***WD
02:39:41.697 = The Sealed Book, “Design For Death” (June 03, 1945)
03:09:05.253 = The Shadow, “A Pass To Death” (February 06, 1944) ***WD
03:37:48.563 = Sleep No More, “Homecoming And Aunt Cassie” (April 17, 1957) ***WD
04:06:34.356 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “Eat Your Heart Out” (October 20, 2007)
04:20:24.502 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (July 23, 1945) ***WD
04:33:21.990 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Man Who Knew Everything” (March 20, 1945) ***WD
04:45:31.119 = Strange, “Captain Robinson” (1955)
04:59:16.313 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0755

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74682741Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:45:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn colonial Massachusetts, a dying woman made her husband lock her gowns and jewels in an attic trunk and swear that her sister would never open it – a promise Henry James turned into one of the coldest ghost stories he ever wrote. Look for this...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Locked Trunk” (July 21, 1978) ***WD
00:46:18.627 = Quiet Please, “Shadow Of The Wings” (April 17, 1949) ***WD
01:15:10.049 = Radio City Playhouse, “Wine Of Ora Paula” (December 18, 1949) ***WD
01:43:14.151 = Isn’t It Crime, “Speaking Of Murder” (December 14, 1945)
02:12:06.344 = Sam Spade, “The Rushlight Diamond Caper” (July 04, 1948) ***WD
02:39:41.697 = The Sealed Book, “Design For Death” (June 03, 1945)
03:09:05.253 = The Shadow, “A Pass To Death” (February 06, 1944) ***WD
03:37:48.563 = Sleep No More, “Homecoming And Aunt Cassie” (April 17, 1957) ***WD
04:06:34.356 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “Eat Your Heart Out” (October 20, 2007)
04:20:24.502 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (July 23, 1945) ***WD
04:33:21.990 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Man Who Knew Everything” (March 20, 1945) ***WD
04:45:31.119 = Strange, “Captain Robinson” (1955)
04:59:16.313 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0755

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18007falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-ancienttome
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-ancienttome

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Acts of Vengeance” by G.L. Bouwman: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/392b52sh

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 25, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-ancienttome

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Acts of Vengeance” by G.L. Bouwman: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/392b52sh

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 25, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DevilInTheMirror

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8pumw8

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: From serial killers to seemingly ordinary individuals, a chilling phenomenon emerges as criminals claim demonic possession drove them to commit unspeakable acts. These disturbing cases, spanning decades and continents, blur the lines between evil and the supernatural, leaving us questioning the true nature of their heinous crimes. From the infamous Son of Sam to a father who claimed demonic voices compelled him to murder his own child, we’ll explore some of these cases and let you decide if the devil made them do it. (Demonic Crimes) *** The Rose family lived comfortably in the picturesque Pleasant Valley in the late 1800s. However, oldest daughter Ceely's unrequited love for a neighbor boy led to a series of chilling events. Her obsession turned deadly, leading not only to death, but to a ghostly presence as well. (Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose) *** In the wild era of the 1920s and 1930s, organized crime flourished in the United States, with hitmen like the mysterious "Buster from Chicago" making a name for themselves. Known for his ruthless efficiency and chilling calm, Buster was responsible for many high-profile mob hits during the violent Castellammarese War. But who was Buster? (The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago) *** In July 1993, 26-year-old Kristin Ann set out for her morning jog, but her run ended in a horrifying, fatal attack. The shocking crime has left her grieving family and community outraged and seeking justice. (The Murder of Kristin Ann) *** Imagine falling asleep on your usual train ride home, only to wake up at a mysterious, strikingly-white colored station with no way to leave. You encounter a strange child-like figure who warns you that this place is "one step before death." This is the eerie reality of Hitsuka Station, a ghostly train stop in Japan that traps unsuspecting passengers. (The Haunting of Hitsuka Station)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:35.737 = Show Open
00:04:36.680 = Demonic Crimes
00:30:42.697 = Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose ***
00:37:45.972 = The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago
00:44:25.478 = The Haunting of Hitsuka Station
00:51:04.794 = The Murder of Kristin Ann ***
00:57:52.235 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose” source: Anomalien.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9684ce
“The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago” source: Bipin Dimri at HistoricMysteries.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8rfupk
“The Murder of Kristin Ann” source: Robert Waters at KidnappingMurderAndMayhem.blogspot.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9s5d5h
“The Haunting Of Hitsuka Station” source: TheGhostInMyMachine.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmcauh
“Demonic Crimes” source: Jacob Shelton at Ranker.com’s Graveyard Shift, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc66dun2; Benjamin Welton at ListVerse.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44sy8rrw; Austin Harvey at AllThatsInteresting.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/244y234v; KPIC News 4, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p96nsb7
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: March 15, 2024
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74656472Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAcross five decades and three continents, killers have handed police the same explanation for the bodies they left behind – a demon made them do it. Can demonic possession be blamed for murder, or is it just the ultimate excuse for the inexcusable?...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DevilInTheMirror

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8pumw8

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: From serial killers to seemingly ordinary individuals, a chilling phenomenon emerges as criminals claim demonic possession drove them to commit unspeakable acts. These disturbing cases, spanning decades and continents, blur the lines between evil and the supernatural, leaving us questioning the true nature of their heinous crimes. From the infamous Son of Sam to a father who claimed demonic voices compelled him to murder his own child, we’ll explore some of these cases and let you decide if the devil made them do it. (Demonic Crimes) *** The Rose family lived comfortably in the picturesque Pleasant Valley in the late 1800s. However, oldest daughter Ceely's unrequited love for a neighbor boy led to a series of chilling events. Her obsession turned deadly, leading not only to death, but to a ghostly presence as well. (Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose) *** In the wild era of the 1920s and 1930s, organized crime flourished in the United States, with hitmen like the mysterious "Buster from Chicago" making a name for themselves. Known for his ruthless efficiency and chilling calm, Buster was responsible for many high-profile mob hits during the violent Castellammarese War. But who was Buster? (The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago) *** In July 1993, 26-year-old Kristin Ann set out for her morning jog, but her run ended in a horrifying, fatal attack. The shocking crime has left her grieving family and community outraged and seeking justice. (The Murder of Kristin Ann) *** Imagine falling asleep on your usual train ride home, only to wake up at a mysterious, strikingly-white colored station with no way to leave. You encounter a strange child-like figure who warns you that this place is "one step before death." This is the eerie reality of Hitsuka Station, a ghostly train stop in Japan that traps unsuspecting passengers. (The Haunting of Hitsuka Station)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:35.737 = Show Open
00:04:36.680 = Demonic Crimes
00:30:42.697 = Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose ***
00:37:45.972 = The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago
00:44:25.478 = The Haunting of Hitsuka Station
00:51:04.794 = The Murder of Kristin Ann ***
00:57:52.235 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose” source: Anomalien.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9684ce
“The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago” source: Bipin Dimri at HistoricMysteries.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8rfupk
“The Murder of Kristin Ann” source: Robert Waters at...]]>3548amityville_murders,arne_cheyenne_johnson,buster_from_chicago,castellammarese_war,ceely_rose,darren_marlar,david_berkowitz,demonic_crimes,demonic_possession,hitsuka_station,kisaragi_station,kristin_lodge_miller,malabar_farm,pleasant_valley_ohio,ronald_defeo,sean_sellers,sebastiano_domingo,son_of_sam,true_crime_podcast,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0754
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Further You Go, The Less You Know” (July 20, 1978) ***WD
00:44:53.980 = CBC Nightfall, “Future Fear” (August 15, 1980) ***WD
01:09:30.588 = Nightmare, “Chance of a Ghost” (March 31, 1945) ***WD
01:31:33.891 = Obsession, “The Peacock Screen” (February 25, 1951)
01:54:31.492 = Origin of Superstition, “Whistling In The Dressing Room” (1935)
02:08:31.407 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Sam Tolliver” (April 09, 1949)
02:37:47.861 = Peril, “Showdown” (1953) ***WD
03:03:59.094 = Mystery Playhouse, “Yours Truly, Jack The Ripper” (February 27, 1945)
03:32:00.687 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Murder Needs An Artist” (May 06, 1950) ***WD
03:58:35.619 = Price of Fear, “The Ninth Removal” (April 20, 1974)
04:27:06.867 = Ellery Queen, “Nikki Reporter – Suspect” (March 05, 1947) ***WD
04:52:45.869 = Strange Adventure, “Death Wears Spurs” (1945) ***WD
04:56:02.016 = Tales of the Frightened, “Call at Midnight” (1957)
05:00:48.213 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0754

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74669049Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:42:29 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAn old television set starts picking up broadcasts from years that haven't happened yet, and what the couple watching sees convinces them that some futures are worth killing to prevent. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio,...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Further You Go, The Less You Know” (July 20, 1978) ***WD
00:44:53.980 = CBC Nightfall, “Future Fear” (August 15, 1980) ***WD
01:09:30.588 = Nightmare, “Chance of a Ghost” (March 31, 1945) ***WD
01:31:33.891 = Obsession, “The Peacock Screen” (February 25, 1951)
01:54:31.492 = Origin of Superstition, “Whistling In The Dressing Room” (1935)
02:08:31.407 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Sam Tolliver” (April 09, 1949)
02:37:47.861 = Peril, “Showdown” (1953) ***WD
03:03:59.094 = Mystery Playhouse, “Yours Truly, Jack The Ripper” (February 27, 1945)
03:32:00.687 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Murder Needs An Artist” (May 06, 1950) ***WD
03:58:35.619 = Price of Fear, “The Ninth Removal” (April 20, 1974)
04:27:06.867 = Ellery Queen, “Nikki Reporter – Suspect” (March 05, 1947) ***WD
04:52:45.869 = Strange Adventure, “Death Wears Spurs” (1945) ***WD
04:56:02.016 = Tales of the Frightened, “Call at Midnight” (1957)
05:00:48.213 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0754

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18099falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-officevisit
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-officevisit

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Office Call” By Charles E. Fritch (Fantastic Universe October 1954)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 24, 2026

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74223746Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessTheoretical mathematician Charles T. Moore seeks help from psychiatrist Dr. Rawlings for an unusual problem—he claims his mathematical breakthrough has given him an uncontrollable ability that terrifies him. The weary doctor, dreaming of retirement...
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 24, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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HOUR ONE: Different peoples build their identity around different facets of their culture: the Italians around their food, the Greeks around their architecture, America around expanding waistlines. The Isle of Man, however, has pinned its identity today on low tax rates, motorcycle races and, oh yes… mermaids and fairies. (Catching Mermaids on Man) *** Would you be willing to eat your meals off the chest of a corpse, in the process, taking on their sins as your own? That’s the gruesome job of a sin eater – and there were people willing to do it even into twentieth-century. (Would You Become a Sin Eater?) *** Dr Richard Gallagher is a New York psychiatrist and a psychiatric professor. He has spent twenty-five years viewing exorcisms – and he says 'fallen angels' target the devout AND those who've meddled with the occult. He says it outright – being possessed by a demon can and does happen, and he has seen it all too often. (Psychiatrist Says Demonic Possession Is Real) *** UK homeowners believe their homes are haunted and want to rid themselves of them, while Americans don’t care if a house is haunted so long as it has a swimming pool! (Ghostly Homes And Ghost-Loving Buyers)
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HOUR TWO: Investigators noted the hair on the alleged victim's arms was singed, and the skin burned. The grass where he claimed to have had the encounter was also scorched. Did this scoutmaster and the boys with him truly experience a real UFO sighting in 1952, or was it all a hoax? (The Scouts and the UFO) *** An atheist tells his story about being possessed by demons... or maybe he wasn’t. (I Thought I Was Possessed By The Devil) *** Is the Thunderbird real or myth?  Most would say it is myth – or if it was real, it’s now extinct. But then how do you explain sightings of the massive airborne creature as recently as 2018? (The Giant Thunderbird Lives) *** Sometimes, the darkness of night can hide frightening secrets. Especially if you are alone. (You’ll Never Guess What Happened While You Were Asleep)
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Robert Ressler came up against a lot of resistance, but his dedicated focus on the minds and motives of serial murderers created what we know today as criminal profiling. (The Man Who Created Criminal Profiling) *** An atheist tells his story about being possessed by demons... or maybe he wasn’t. (I Thought I Was Possessed By The Devil)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
BOOK: “Demonic Foes: My Twenty-Five Years as a Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the Paranormal” by Dr. Richard Gallagher: https://amzn.to/2YSlhBJ
BOOK: “20 Commonly Asked Questions About Demons” by Daniel C. Okapara: https://amzn.to/3fCEsFD
BOOK: “Demonic Possessions Extraordinary True Life Experiences” by C. Torrington: https://amzn.to/3fEzoAx
“Psychiatrist Says Demonic Possession Is Real” by Sheila Flynn for Daily Mail: https://tinyurl.com/y7yb5x26
“The Man Who Created Criminal Profiling” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: https://tinyurl.com/ybeh2zke
“Catching Mermaids on Man” from Beachcombing’s Bizarre History Blog: https://tinyurl.com/y9uat6zq
“Would You Become a Sin Eater?” by Lisa A. Flowers for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/yco9cv44
“Ghostly Homes and Ghost-Loving Buyers” by Jenn Gidman for Newser: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tezpc; and T.K. Randall for Unexplained Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8hvest
DesVerges UFO case singed grass photo evidence: https://tinyurl.com/yax47shu
BOOK: “Running From The Devil: A Memoir of a Boy Possessed” by Steve Kissing: https://amzn.to/2AfJO9A
BOOK: “Unexplained!” by Jerome Clark: https://amzn.to/2YYxRj8
“You’ll Never Guess What Happened While You Were Asleep” by Sarah Blumert for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/ya2bu7gk
“The Scouts and the UFO” by Colin Bertram for History: https://tinyurl.com/y9wcubpk
“I Thought I Was Possessed By The Devil” by Steve Kissing for the Huffington Post: https://tinyurl.com/ybhrudzc
“The Giant Thunderbird Lives” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/y7agyegx
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74283598Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFor twenty-five years, exorcists have been sending a New York psychiatrist the cases they can't explain, and they chose him because they expected him to say no. ========== HOUR ONE: Different peoples build their identity around different facets of...==========
HOUR ONE: Different peoples build their identity around different facets of their culture: the Italians around their food, the Greeks around their architecture, America around expanding waistlines. The Isle of Man, however, has pinned its identity today on low tax rates, motorcycle races and, oh yes… mermaids and fairies. (Catching Mermaids on Man) *** Would you be willing to eat your meals off the chest of a corpse, in the process, taking on their sins as your own? That’s the gruesome job of a sin eater – and there were people willing to do it even into twentieth-century. (Would You Become a Sin Eater?) *** Dr Richard Gallagher is a New York psychiatrist and a psychiatric professor. He has spent twenty-five years viewing exorcisms – and he says 'fallen angels' target the devout AND those who've meddled with the occult. He says it outright – being possessed by a demon can and does happen, and he has seen it all too often. (Psychiatrist Says Demonic Possession Is Real) *** UK homeowners believe their homes are haunted and want to rid themselves of them, while Americans don’t care if a house is haunted so long as it has a swimming pool! (Ghostly Homes And Ghost-Loving Buyers)
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HOUR TWO: Investigators noted the hair on the alleged victim's arms was singed, and the skin burned. The grass where he claimed to have had the encounter was also scorched. Did this scoutmaster and the boys with him truly experience a real UFO sighting in 1952, or was it all a hoax? (The Scouts and the UFO) *** An atheist tells his story about being possessed by demons... or maybe he wasn’t. (I Thought I Was Possessed By The Devil) *** Is the Thunderbird real or myth?  Most would say it is myth – or if it was real, it’s now extinct. But then how do you explain sightings of the massive airborne creature as recently as 2018? (The Giant Thunderbird Lives) *** Sometimes, the darkness of night can hide frightening secrets. Especially if you are alone. (You’ll Never Guess What Happened While You Were Asleep)
==========
SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Robert Ressler came up against a lot of resistance, but his dedicated focus on the minds and motives of serial murderers created what we know today as criminal profiling. (The Man Who Created Criminal Profiling) *** An atheist tells his story about being possessed by demons... or maybe he wasn’t. (I Thought I Was Possessed By The Devil)
==========
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
BOOK: “Demonic Foes: My Twenty-Five Years as a Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the Paranormal” by Dr. Richard Gallagher: https://amzn.to/2YSlhBJ
BOOK: “20 Commonly Asked Questions About Demons” by Daniel C. Okapara: https://amzn.to/3fCEsFD
BOOK: “Demonic Possessions Extraordinary True Life Experiences” by C. Torrington: https://amzn.to/3fEzoAx
“Psychiatrist Says Demonic Possession Is Real” by Sheila Flynn for Daily Mail: https://tinyurl.com/y7yb5x26
“The Man Who Created Criminal Profiling” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: https://tinyurl.com/ybeh2zke
“Catching Mermaids on Man” from Beachcombing’s Bizarre History Blog: https://tinyurl.com/y9uat6zq
“Would You Become a Sin Eater?” by Lisa A. Flowers for Ranker: 6985falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/EncountersOfJulie
DEEP-DIVE ARTICLE about Archer Avenue & Resurrection Mary: https://weirddarkness.com/resurrection-mary/

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/EncountersOfJulie

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mtepz5jc

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: If you’ve listened to Weird Darkness for any length of time, you know that I will often suggest someone who has had a paranormal disturbance in their home or life, reach out to a pastor or priest for guidance. But what exactly happens when the Catholic Church starts investigating the paranormal? (When The Catholic Church Goes Ghost Hunting) *** Many states around America say they have the most haunted road in the country. And while the words “most haunted” are somewhat subjective, it’s hard not to see why people outside of Chicago consider Archer Avenue not only the top spooky street in America, but the most haunted on the planet. (The Anguish Of Archer Avenue) *** After allegedly murdering her husband in 1960, Sharon Kinne shot her lover’s pregnant wife. Then, she evaded justice and escaped to Mexico only to kill again — before vanishing without a trace. (The American Murderess Who Disappeared in 1969) *** Modern courtrooms aren’t equipped or knowledgable enough to determine whether or not ghosts are real, but that hasn’t stopped ghosts from appearing in several court cases! (Court Cases Involving Ghosts) *** When you hear of a two-headed creature you typically think of two heads side-by-side growing from the neck and shoulders area. But have you ever heard of a creature growing another head on the very top of it’s other head? It happened… and not to just any creature. It was a human boy who lived much longer than anyone expected. (The Bengal Boy With Two Heads) *** Buried alive inside the castle walls, the Finnish Maiden immured still haunts the medieval building of Olavinlinna Castle. (The Maiden of Olavinlinna Castle) *** The case of “Julie” from Carlisle in the United Kingdom is an intriguing one not only because it unfolded over many years, but because it appears to straddle the line between apparent reptilian entities and paranormal activity. (The Encounters of Julie)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:03.125 = Show Open
00:03:46.357 = The Encounters of Julie
00:21:34.557 = The Bengal Boy With Two Heads ***
00:26:40.964 = When The Catholic Church Goes Ghost Hunting
00:38:00.163 = The Anguish of Archer Avenue ***
00:50:12.310 = The Maiden Of Olavinlinna Castle
00:55:15.646 = The American Murderess Who Disappeared In 1969 ***
00:1:03:06.483 = Court Cases Involving Ghosts
01:13:33.193 = Show Close
01:14:40.612 = SONG: “Archer Avenue” by Dark Weirdness01:18:51.465 = Bloopers*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SONG: “Archer Avenue” by Dark Weirdness: https://weirddarkness.com/music
“When The Catholic Church Goes Ghost Hunting” by Mariel Loveland for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5b5y7fyc
“The Anguish Of Archer Avenue” by Sabrina Ithal for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x6sy6fxa
“The American Murderess Who Disappeared in 1969” by Neil Patmore for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/429crjvz
“The Bengal Boy With Two Heads” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet (includes photos):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3s3dpwme
“Court Cases Involving Ghosts” by Jim Rowley for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mtpfhf5v
“The Maiden of Olavinlinna Castle” posted at Moon Mausoleum: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ybfsypnj
“The Encounters of Julie” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4696c2yx
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Originally aired: March, 2022
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://weirddarkness.com/OFFICIAL
Weird Darkness looks at a clawed arm at the foot of a child's bed in Carlisle, a boy born in Bengal in 1783 with a second head growing atop his own, the Vatican office that vets miracles and demonic possession, the Chicago road that produced Resurrection Mary, a Finnish maiden entombed alive in a castle wall, a Missouri housewife who killed at least three people and vanished, and the court cases where ghosts turned up as evidence.It opens with the woman investigators call Julie, twelve years old and reading in bed in Carlisle, England, in 2000 when a black arm ending in white talons came over the foot of her mattress. Dave Hodrien of the Birmingham UFO Group interviewed her in early 2022 about twenty years of reptilian sightings, poltergeist activity, and shadow figures that followed her from that bedroom into the hospital wards where she later worked as a senior nurse.From there comes the boy born in the Bengali village of Mundul Gaut in May 1783 with a second head sitting inverted on top of the first, an upper head that wept and tried to nurse while its expressions ran independent of the child's. A cobra killed him at four, a salt agent for the East India Company robbed his grave, and his skull still sits in the Hunterian Museum in London as a specimen of craniopagus parasiticus, a parasitic twinning that occurs in two or three births out of five million.The Vatican's paranormal caseload runs through the Congregation for the Causes of Saints and the Consulta Medica, a board of Italian Catholic physicians who rule on whether a healing has any natural explanation, with Michael O'Neill of MiracleHunter.com estimating that 99.9 percent of investigated miracles are medical. Father Lampert puts genuine demonic possession at one case in five thousand, and the Vatican's revised 1999 guidelines require priests to consult mental health professionals before any exorcism is approved.Archer Avenue follows, the old Native American trail southwest of Chicago where Resurrection Mary has hitchhiked between the O'Henry Ballroom and Resurrection Cemetery since the 1930s, and where police answering a call on August 10th, 1976 found the cemetery bars bent apart and scorched with handprints. The same stretch carries phantom monks at St. James of the Sag, a cloven hoofprint outside Kaiser Hall, a driverless hearse, the Maple Lake ghost light, and Red Gate Woods, where the world's first nuclear reactor lies buried from the Manhattan Project.Olavinlinna Castle, built on a lake island in southeastern Finland in 1475, holds the legend of the lord's daughter who opened the gate for her Russian lover and was condemned for treason and immured alive in the courtyard wall, with a rowan tree of white flowers and red berries said to have grown where she died.Sharon Kinne told police in March 1960 that her toddler had shot her husband, collected $230,000, and was acquitted of killing her lover's pregnant wife before fleeing to Mexico City, where she shot a man in a motel room and earned the nickname La Pistolera; she walked out of Iztapalapa prison during a blackout on December 7th, 1969 and has never been found.The episode closes on hauntings that reached a courtroom, from the 1917 Ouija-board novel Jap Herron credited to Mark Twain's ghost to Stambovsky v. Ackley, the 1991 Ghostbusters ruling that made a Nyack house legally haunted, and Gerald Brittle's $900 million suit daring Warner Bros. to prove the events behind The Conjuring actually happened.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74618340Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:34:32 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAt twelve, Julie stared at a clawed arm at the end of her bed for seven seconds and then went back to reading, and the two decades that followed are why a UFO investigator spent weeks taking her statement. DEEP-DIVE ARTICLE about Archer Avenue &...
DEEP-DIVE ARTICLE about Archer Avenue & Resurrection Mary: https://weirddarkness.com/resurrection-mary/

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/EncountersOfJulie

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mtepz5jc

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: If you’ve listened to Weird Darkness for any length of time, you know that I will often suggest someone who has had a paranormal disturbance in their home or life, reach out to a pastor or priest for guidance. But what exactly happens when the Catholic Church starts investigating the paranormal? (When The Catholic Church Goes Ghost Hunting) *** Many states around America say they have the most haunted road in the country. And while the words “most haunted” are somewhat subjective, it’s hard not to see why people outside of Chicago consider Archer Avenue not only the top spooky street in America, but the most haunted on the planet. (The Anguish Of Archer Avenue) *** After allegedly murdering her husband in 1960, Sharon Kinne shot her lover’s pregnant wife. Then, she evaded justice and escaped to Mexico only to kill again — before vanishing without a trace. (The American Murderess Who Disappeared in 1969) *** Modern courtrooms aren’t equipped or knowledgable enough to determine whether or not ghosts are real, but that hasn’t stopped ghosts from appearing in several court cases! (Court Cases Involving Ghosts) *** When you hear of a two-headed creature you typically think of two heads side-by-side growing from the neck and shoulders area. But have you ever heard of a creature growing another head on the very top of it’s other head? It happened… and not to just any creature. It was a human boy who lived much longer than anyone expected. (The Bengal Boy With Two Heads) *** Buried alive inside the castle walls, the Finnish Maiden immured still haunts the medieval building of Olavinlinna Castle. (The Maiden of Olavinlinna Castle) *** The case of “Julie” from Carlisle in the United Kingdom is an intriguing one not only because it unfolded over many years, but because it appears to straddle the line between apparent reptilian entities and paranormal activity. (The Encounters of Julie)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:03.125 = Show Open
00:03:46.357 = The Encounters of Julie
00:21:34.557 = The Bengal Boy With Two Heads ***
00:26:40.964 = When The Catholic Church Goes Ghost Hunting
00:38:00.163 = The Anguish of Archer Avenue ***
00:50:12.310 = The Maiden Of Olavinlinna Castle
00:55:15.646 = The American Murderess Who Disappeared In 1969 ***
00:1:03:06.483 = Court Cases Involving Ghosts
01:13:33.193 = Show Close
01:14:40.612 = SONG: “Archer Avenue” by Dark Weirdness01:18:51.465 = Bloopers*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
SONG: “Archer Avenue” by Dark Weirdness: https://weirddarkness.com/music
“When The Catholic Church Goes Ghost Hunting” by Mariel Loveland for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5b5y7fyc
“The Anguish Of Archer Avenue” by Sabrina Ithal for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x6sy6fxa
“The American Murderess Who Disappeared in 1969” by Neil Patmore for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/429crjvz
“The Bengal Boy With Two Heads” by Kaushik Patowary...]]>4827alien_abduction,archer_avenue,craniopagus_parasiticus,dark_history,exorcism,ghost_court_cases,ghosts,haunted_places,olavinlinna_castle,paranormal,poltergeist,reptilians,resurrection_mary,shadow_people,sharon_kinne,true_crime,unexplained,unsolved_mysteries,vatican,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0753
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Village of Fools” (July 13, 1978) ***WD
00:44:37.562 = Michael Shayne, “Body By The Piano” (June 25, 1945)
01:14:10.963 = Beyond Midnight, “Paxtons House” (November 08, 1968)
01:39:19.604 = MindWebs, “The Show Must Go On” (April 09, 1983) ***WD
02:01:42.972 = Dragnet, “Robbery – The Werewolf” (June 17, 1949)
02:31:10.374 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Rival Dummy” (November 01, 1946)
03:00:40.510 = Mr. Keen, “Nightmare Murder” (December 14, 1944) ***WD
03:30:58.716 = Murder at Midnight, “The Secret of XR3” (June 12, 1950) ***WD
03:57:05.838 = The Black Museum, “Two Bullets” (1952) ***WD
04:21:54.825 = Mysterious Traveler, “the Man Who Knew Too Much” (February 06, 1944)
04:50:44.386 = Tales of the Frightened, “White House” (December 20, 1957) ***WD
04:55:04.412 = Incredible But True, “Dead Man’s Mirror” (1950-1951) ***WD
04:58:44.964 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0753

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74600269Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:30:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessTwo sisters walking the Overbury downs at dusk spot a quaint red brick house at the bend of the road in Brickett Bottom, and only one of them can see it. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Village of Fools” (July 13, 1978) ***WD
00:44:37.562 = Michael Shayne, “Body By The Piano” (June 25, 1945)
01:14:10.963 = Beyond Midnight, “Paxtons House” (November 08, 1968)
01:39:19.604 = MindWebs, “The Show Must Go On” (April 09, 1983) ***WD
02:01:42.972 = Dragnet, “Robbery – The Werewolf” (June 17, 1949)
02:31:10.374 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Rival Dummy” (November 01, 1946)
03:00:40.510 = Mr. Keen, “Nightmare Murder” (December 14, 1944) ***WD
03:30:58.716 = Murder at Midnight, “The Secret of XR3” (June 12, 1950) ***WD
03:57:05.838 = The Black Museum, “Two Bullets” (1952) ***WD
04:21:54.825 = Mysterious Traveler, “the Man Who Knew Too Much” (February 06, 1944)
04:50:44.386 = Tales of the Frightened, “White House” (December 20, 1957) ***WD
04:55:04.412 = Incredible But True, “Dead Man’s Mirror” (1950-1951) ***WD
04:58:44.964 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0753

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17976falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0752
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Guardian Angel” (July 11, 1978) ***WD
00:45:33.714 = Jeff Regan, “The House By The Sea” (September 04, 1948) ***WD
01:16:21.321 = The Key, “Robber Murdered” (1956)
01:41:38.565 = Lights Out, “Organ” (May 12, 1937) ***WD
02:11:28.449 = Lux Radio Theater, “Return of Peter Grimm” (February 13, 1939)
03:13:11.515 = Macabre, “Final Resting Place” (November 13, 1961) ***WD
03:40:43.170 = Philip Marlowe, “Man On Roof” (April 04, 1950)
04:10:18.530 = Clyde Beatty Show, “Zombie” (June 29, 1950) ***WD
04:37:37.333 = Black Mass, “A Disillusionment” (July 01, 1964)
04:51:28.654 = Strange Adventure, “The Captain’s Double” (1945) ***WD
04:54:46.946 = Beyond The Green Door, “Alfred Dix – All Hallows Eve” (1966)
04:58:47.759 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0752

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Guardian Angel” (July 11, 1978) ***WD
00:45:33.714 = Jeff Regan, “The House By The Sea” (September 04, 1948) ***WD
01:16:21.321 = The Key, “Robber Murdered” (1956)
01:41:38.565 = Lights Out, “Organ” (May 12, 1937) ***WD
02:11:28.449 = Lux Radio Theater, “Return of Peter Grimm” (February 13, 1939)
03:13:11.515 = Macabre, “Final Resting Place” (November 13, 1961) ***WD
03:40:43.170 = Philip Marlowe, “Man On Roof” (April 04, 1950)
04:10:18.530 = Clyde Beatty Show, “Zombie” (June 29, 1950) ***WD
04:37:37.333 = Black Mass, “A Disillusionment” (July 01, 1964)
04:51:28.654 = Strange Adventure, “The Captain’s Double” (1945) ***WD
04:54:46.946 = Beyond The Green Door, “Alfred Dix – All Hallows Eve” (1966)
04:58:47.759 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0752

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-worldofherown

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Time Traveler” by Keith Conrad (https://www.auditoryanthology.com)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 23, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-worldofherown

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 23, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Sound Advice” (July 10, 1978) ***WD
00:46:00.024 = Theater Five, “Neighbor” (November 26, 1964) ***WD
01:06:44.069 = Columbia Workshop “Halfpint Flask” July 06, 1939)
01:36:02.931 = Harry Lime, “Golden Fleece” (October 12, 1951)
02:00:31.656 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Decoy” (July 26, 1980)
02:29:01.635 = The Haunting Hour, “Unidentified Body” (July 28, 1945) ***WD
02:53:50.416 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Story Without End” (January 11, 1942) ***WD
03:16:45.483 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Stolen Rembrandts” (1945-1950) ***WD
03:41:07.269 = Sherlock Holmes, “Singular Affair of the Ancient Egyptian Curse” (March 10, 1947)
04:10:56.579 = Mystery House, “Bases Loaded” (June 14, 1946) ***WD
04:36:57.839 = Inner Sanctum, “No Coffin For The Dead” (February 20, 1945) ***WD
05:05:38.551 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0751

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74556562Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:14:37 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe man who bought the twenty-room house next door to the Powells keeps no car, no telephone, and every light in the place burning through the night, and a neighbor's dog that trots up his front walk drops dead on it without a mark. Look for this...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Sound Advice” (July 10, 1978) ***WD
00:46:00.024 = Theater Five, “Neighbor” (November 26, 1964) ***WD
01:06:44.069 = Columbia Workshop “Halfpint Flask” July 06, 1939)
01:36:02.931 = Harry Lime, “Golden Fleece” (October 12, 1951)
02:00:31.656 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Decoy” (July 26, 1980)
02:29:01.635 = The Haunting Hour, “Unidentified Body” (July 28, 1945) ***WD
02:53:50.416 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Story Without End” (January 11, 1942) ***WD
03:16:45.483 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Stolen Rembrandts” (1945-1950) ***WD
03:41:07.269 = Sherlock Holmes, “Singular Affair of the Ancient Egyptian Curse” (March 10, 1947)
04:10:56.579 = Mystery House, “Bases Loaded” (June 14, 1946) ***WD
04:36:57.839 = Inner Sanctum, “No Coffin For The Dead” (February 20, 1945) ***WD
05:05:38.551 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0751

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BigfootKilledMyFishingBuddy

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n7r7pdn

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: An Oklahoma man strangles his fishing buddy to death… and then blames it on Bigfoot! We begin with that story! (Bigfoot Killed My Fishing Buddy) *** As you know, I’m not just a podcaster but also a professional voice artist. One of the many things I do is narrating audio books. But up until recently I had no idea who some of my competition was for narrations. It turns out the voice behind many best-selling audiobooks is actually a serial killer. (Murderous Narration) *** Reports of werewolves are worldwide throughout history – from the English moors to the western United States you can find sightings of dogmen, werewolves, and the like. But Louisiana has one of the most interesting entries into Lycanthropy – at least it has an interesting name and history. It’s called the Rougarou. (Rougarou) *** X-ray photos are fascinating, but they are only for the eyes – not the ears, right? Well don’t be too sure about that. People in the Soviet Union found a very unique way to use X-rays in order to smuggle in their favorite tunes from West! (Bone Music) *** He roams the earth, and has done so for the past 2,000 years.. doomed never to die until the end of the world. His crime? Taunting Jesus at the Crucifixion. Is this simply an urban legend, or could there be some truth behind what has come to be known as “The Curse of the Wandering Jew?” (The Curse of the Wandering Jew) *** In 1922, Charles Osbourne was in an accident involving a hog… but that’s not the strange part. It’s the after-effects of that accident which caused him to continue to hiccup non-stop for almost seven decades! (My Hog Gave Me The Hiccups For 68 Years) *** In the 1980s workers in an English peat bog unearthed a body. And then another… and then yet another, and another… all apparent victims of violence. (The Bog Bodies of Lindow)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = Show Open
00:02:44.158 = Bigfoot Killed My Fishing Buddy
00:07:49.885 = Bog Bodies of Lindow
00:26:08.748 = Murderous Narration ***
00:27:56.326 = Rougarou
00:33:05.196 = Bone Music
00:38:45.350 = Curse Of The Wandering Jew
00:45:10.967 = My Hog Gave Me The Hiccups For 68 Years ***
00:52:52.458 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Bog Bodies of Lindow” by Dave Sammut and Chantel Craig for ScienceHistory.org:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4mxk49zw
“Bigfoot Killed My Fishing Buddy” by Kaleena Fraga for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5h4yj8t5
“Murderous Narration” by Dave Basner for iHeart.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3byfzp3k
“Rougarou” by Frank Kerner for PelicanStateOfMind.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc4csn4p
“Bone Music” from NPR’s “All Things Considered”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yck7b3xb
(BOOK: X-Ray Audio: The Strange Story of Soviet Music on the Bone)
“The Curse of the Wandering Jew” from GotQuestions.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yzc3ntbf
“My Hog Gave Me The Hiccups For 68 Years” by Kellie B. Gormly for Smithsonian Magazine:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ypnyfyta
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Originally aired: March, 2022

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BigfootKilledMyFishingBuddy

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n7r7pdn

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: An Oklahoma man strangles his fishing buddy to death… and then blames it on Bigfoot! We begin with that story! (Bigfoot Killed My Fishing Buddy) *** As you know, I’m not just a podcaster but also a professional voice artist. One of the many things I do is narrating audio books. But up until recently I had no idea who some of my competition was for narrations. It turns out the voice behind many best-selling audiobooks is actually a serial killer. (Murderous Narration) *** Reports of werewolves are worldwide throughout history – from the English moors to the western United States you can find sightings of dogmen, werewolves, and the like. But Louisiana has one of the most interesting entries into Lycanthropy – at least it has an interesting name and history. It’s called the Rougarou. (Rougarou) *** X-ray photos are fascinating, but they are only for the eyes – not the ears, right? Well don’t be too sure about that. People in the Soviet Union found a very unique way to use X-rays in order to smuggle in their favorite tunes from West! (Bone Music) *** He roams the earth, and has done so for the past 2,000 years.. doomed never to die until the end of the world. His crime? Taunting Jesus at the Crucifixion. Is this simply an urban legend, or could there be some truth behind what has come to be known as “The Curse of the Wandering Jew?” (The Curse of the Wandering Jew) *** In 1922, Charles Osbourne was in an accident involving a hog… but that’s not the strange part. It’s the after-effects of that accident which caused him to continue to hiccup non-stop for almost seven decades! (My Hog Gave Me The Hiccups For 68 Years) *** In the 1980s workers in an English peat bog unearthed a body. And then another… and then yet another, and another… all apparent victims of violence. (The Bog Bodies of Lindow)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = Show Open
00:02:44.158 = Bigfoot Killed My Fishing Buddy
00:07:49.885 = Bog Bodies of Lindow
00:26:08.748 = Murderous Narration ***
00:27:56.326 = Rougarou
00:33:05.196 = Bone Music
00:38:45.350 = Curse Of The Wandering Jew
00:45:10.967 = My Hog Gave Me The Hiccups For 68 Years ***
00:52:52.458 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Bog Bodies of Lindow” by Dave Sammut and Chantel Craig for ScienceHistory.org:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4mxk49zw
“Bigfoot Killed My Fishing Buddy” by Kaleena Fraga for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5h4yj8t5
“Murderous Narration” by Dave Basner for iHeart.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3byfzp3k3272bigfoot,bog_bodies,bone_music,charles_osborne,cryptids,edmund_kemper,hiccups,larry_sanders,lindow_man,louisiana_folklore,paranormal,rougarou,sasquatch,serial_killer,soviet_union,true_crime,unexplained,wandering_jew,weird_darkness,werewolffalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SidersCase20260822
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/SidersCase20260822

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/SidersCase20260822

Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-monsterinthepantry

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Monster In The Pantry” by Christopher Maxim: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChristopherMaxim/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 22, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-monsterinthepantry

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Monster In The Pantry” by Christopher Maxim: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChristopherMaxim/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 22, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):  https://weirddarkness.com/ZombieCrimes

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckk7x3v

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: It’s nickname is “Columbian Devil’s Breath” – and it’s so powerful it can turn perfectly healthy people into mindless zombies. We’ll look at the dangerous and deadly drug, Burundanga. (A Drug That Creates Zombies) *** The chastity belt has, through the ages, become more of a humorous analogy or punchline than the real thing. But then, that’s appropriate – seeing as it actually began as a middle-ages joke. (The Strange Truth Behind Chastity Belts) *** A fearsome witch, she is said to kidnap, roast, and eat children in the woods. No – this is not the story of Hansel and Gretel. This witch is much more terrifying – she is the Baba Yaga. (The Legend of Baba Yaga) *** The Oera Linda book is a manuscript written in a form of Old Frisian, purporting to cover historical, mythological, and religious themes of remote antiquity, from 2194 BC to 803 AD. Many are fascinated by what it says others claim it is a hoax or forgery. What is the truth behind the Oera Linda? (What Is The Oera Linda?)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = Show Open
00:02:14.954 = A Drug That Creates Zombies
00:09:24.427 = Freaky True Crimes ***
00:27:30.339 = The Strange Truth Behind Chastity Belts ***
00:35:20.257 = The Legend of Baba Yaga
00:43:12.549 = What Is The Oera Linda? ***
00:52:32.916 = Show Close & Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:“A Drug That Creates Zombies” by Brandon Michaels for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckryre8
“Freaky True Crimes” by Patrick Thornton for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fsamf
“The Strange Truth Behind Chastity Belts” by Genevieve Carlton for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc7nzbfx
“The Legend of Baba Yaga” by Genevieve Carlton for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8urkfa
“What Is The Oera Linda?” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yttpw84r
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Originally aired: March, 2022

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):  https://weirddarkness.com/ZombieCrimes

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckk7x3v

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: It’s nickname is “Columbian Devil’s Breath” – and it’s so powerful it can turn perfectly healthy people into mindless zombies. We’ll look at the dangerous and deadly drug, Burundanga. (A Drug That Creates Zombies) *** The chastity belt has, through the ages, become more of a humorous analogy or punchline than the real thing. But then, that’s appropriate – seeing as it actually began as a middle-ages joke. (The Strange Truth Behind Chastity Belts) *** A fearsome witch, she is said to kidnap, roast, and eat children in the woods. No – this is not the story of Hansel and Gretel. This witch is much more terrifying – she is the Baba Yaga. (The Legend of Baba Yaga) *** The Oera Linda book is a manuscript written in a form of Old Frisian, purporting to cover historical, mythological, and religious themes of remote antiquity, from 2194 BC to 803 AD. Many are fascinated by what it says others claim it is a hoax or forgery. What is the truth behind the Oera Linda? (What Is The Oera Linda?)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = Show Open
00:02:14.954 = A Drug That Creates Zombies
00:09:24.427 = Freaky True Crimes ***
00:27:30.339 = The Strange Truth Behind Chastity Belts ***
00:35:20.257 = The Legend of Baba Yaga
00:43:12.549 = What Is The Oera Linda? ***
00:52:32.916 = Show Close & Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:“A Drug That Creates Zombies” by Brandon Michaels for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckryre8
“Freaky True Crimes” by Patrick Thornton for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fsamf
“The Strange Truth Behind Chastity Belts” by Genevieve Carlton for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc7nzbfx
“The Legend of Baba Yaga” by Genevieve Carlton for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8urkfa
“What Is The Oera Linda?” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yttpw84r
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Outsider” by H.P. Lovecraft (Weird Tales in April 1926)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 21, 2026

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Outsider” by H.P. Lovecraft (Weird Tales in April 1926)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 21, 2026

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The 4:15 Express” (July 07, 1978) ***WD
00:44:56.311 = Danger Dr Danfield, “Harriet Miller” (September 29, 1946)
01:11:23.113 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Rocket From Manhattan” (September 20, 1945)
01:39:46.924 = Diary of Fate, “Matt Cooper” (July 20, 1948) ***WD
02:07:09.368 = Dimension X, “No Contact” (October 28, 1950) ***WD
02:36:43.929 = The Eleventh Hour, “Debt” (ADU)
03:01:35.365 = Escape, “Flood On The Goodwin” (November 01, 1949)
03:30:09.980 = Everyman’s Theater, “Cat Wife’ (October 18, 1940)
03:59:09.387 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Stowaway” (April 30, 1958) ***WD
04:16:04.216 = Dark Fantasy, “The Demon Tree” (December 05, 1941) ***WD
04:40:50.714 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Judge’s House” (April, 1989)
05:09:59.925 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74433852Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:40:32 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA man boards the 4:15 out of London in December of 1856, shares a locked compartment with a fellow passenger the whole way, and steps off to find that everyone insists he traveled alone. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio,...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The 4:15 Express” (July 07, 1978) ***WD
00:44:56.311 = Danger Dr Danfield, “Harriet Miller” (September 29, 1946)
01:11:23.113 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Rocket From Manhattan” (September 20, 1945)
01:39:46.924 = Diary of Fate, “Matt Cooper” (July 20, 1948) ***WD
02:07:09.368 = Dimension X, “No Contact” (October 28, 1950) ***WD
02:36:43.929 = The Eleventh Hour, “Debt” (ADU)
03:01:35.365 = Escape, “Flood On The Goodwin” (November 01, 1949)
03:30:09.980 = Everyman’s Theater, “Cat Wife’ (October 18, 1940)
03:59:09.387 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Stowaway” (April 30, 1958) ***WD
04:16:04.216 = Dark Fantasy, “The Demon Tree” (December 05, 1941) ***WD
04:40:50.714 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Judge’s House” (April, 1989)
05:09:59.925 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18651falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SlumgullionPassBigfoot
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/SlumgullionPassBigfoot

LORI AND BILL BOWLING’S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIeemwcMlNc

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/SidersCase20260820

Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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BOOK: “They Told Me My Newborn Died – They Lied” by Darren Marlar: https://amzn.to/4ihvu3k

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/wattsandlizzie

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yzmw3jdn
This episode includes references to suicide and to the deaths of children. If you are struggling, you are not alone, and help is available. https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE is a free directory of mental health resources, organized by country, for anyone anywhere in the world who needs somebody to talk to. And if you’re in the United States or Canada, you can get immediate help over the phone by dialing 988.

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Eight years after Chris Watts strangled his pregnant wife and smothered their two daughters, a woman from Cleveland has moved to Wisconsin, started signing his surname, and filed paperwork that now sits on a prison warden's desk. And Chris Watts is not the only man in permanent lockup who is seeking matrimony. Later, we’ll look at the women who build relationships with men who will die behind bars, and what draws them in.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:51.635 = Show Open
00:03:19.353 = Ten Seconds At Dodge Correctional
00:20:26.768 = Shannan, Bella, Celeste and Nico ***
00:48:21.294 = He Will Write Back ***
01:04:25.333 = Dead In All Respects ***
01:24:35.204 = Nobody Counts Any Of This ***
01:29:55.177 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Originally aired: August 19, 2026

This episode of Weird Darkness covers the marriage application Chris Watts filed from a Wisconsin prison eight years after murdering his pregnant wife and their two young daughters, and the long record of women who write to, visit and marry men who will never get out.It opens at Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun, Wisconsin, where an inmate may touch a visitor twice, once at the start of a visit and once at the end, an embrace reporting puts at roughly ten seconds. On August 12th, 2026 the Daily Mail reported that Chris Watts, 41, and a 39-year-old Cleveland realtor named Lizzie Henderson had applied to marry inside the Wisconsin prison system. Lizzie had moved from Ohio to Wisconsin with her mother, filed a sealed petition for a confidential name change on September 12th, 2025, and appeared in prison visitor logs roughly twenty times during 2025, plus a visit on Christmas Day of 2024. Wisconsin handles these requests under policy 309.00.06, PIOC Marriages, which routes the application through a marriage coordinator and leaves the decision with the warden. No ceremony or license has been documented, and Watts has no projected release date.From there the episode goes back to the family. The Watts family doorbell camera recorded Shanann Watts arriving home at 1:48 in the morning on August 13th, 2018 at 2825 Saratoga Trail in Frederick, Colorado. She was 34 and fifteen weeks pregnant with a son the couple had named Nico, raising daughters Bella, four, and Celeste, three, and selling Thrive for Le-Vel while her husband worked for Anadarko Petroleum and carried on an affair with co-worker Nichol Kessinger. Watts failed a polygraph administered by Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent Tammy Lee, blamed Shanann for the girls' deaths, then retracted it. A drone over an Anadarko site called CERVI 319 found Shanann in a shallow grave and both girls submerged in crude oil inside storage tanks with eight-inch hatches. Judge Marcelo Kopcow sentenced him on November 19th, 2018 to five life sentences plus 84 years. In a February 2019 interview at Waupun, Watts described smothering Celeste in his truck while Bella sat beside her, and hearing Bella's last two words, "Daddy, no!", every time he closes his eyes.The second half opens in the autumn of 1921, when French railways ran extra trains to Versailles for the trial of Henri Désiré Landru, a furniture dealer who placed lonely-hearts advertisements in Paris newspapers and murdered eleven people. Women mailed him proposals of marriage while he awaited the guillotine. The modern version runs through Meet-An-Inmate, launched in 1998, and WriteAPrisoner, founded by Adam Lovell in 2000, which post profiles written on paper because American prisons allow no internet access; Susan Smith drew more than six thousand letters before pulling her listing in 2003. Hybristophilia, the term journalists reach for, was coined by sexologist John Money in 1986 and has never appeared in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Sheila Isenberg's Women Who Love Men Who Kill, forensic psychologist Katherine Ramsland's "perfect boyfriend" model, and sociologist Megan Comfort's San Quentin fieldwork in Doing Time Together supply what the women themselves say they are getting.Two 2025 studies found that actively seeking out romanticizing TikTok content correlated with attraction while passive exposure predicted nothing. The risk is documented in the killings of Regina Capobianco and John Mann by her pen pal Thomas Knuff in Parma Heights, Ohio, and in the strangling deaths of Stephanie Dowells and Tania Thomas during family visits at Mule Creek State Prison. The marriages run from Nina Van Zandt, who married Haymarket defendant August Spies by proxy in 1887 and may have married an innocent man, through Ted Bundy and Carole Ann Boone, Doreen Lioy and Richard Ramirez at San Quentin, the Twinkie that served as Erik Menendez and Tammi Saccoman's wedding cake, and James Whitehouse, who wrote to Susan Atkins in 1985 and went on to Harvard Law School to serve as her attorney. All of it rests on Turner v. Safley, the 1987 Supreme Court decision in which Justice Sandra Day O'Connor noted that most inmates are eventually released, leaving the man who never will be an untested case. Rhode Island's 1909 civil death statute declared lifers "dead in all respects", and Britain barred whole-life prisoners from marrying in 2024 after Milly Dowler's murderer Levi Bellfield was granted permission.The episode closes on the women who leave, absent from every study in the field. Lynn Hartman ended her engagement to Steven Avery in October of 2016 and wrote that she had been fooled by the Netflix documentary. Paula Williamson married Charles Bronson at HMP Wakefield in November of 2017, had it annulled in 2019, and died that July at thirty-eight. Anna Eriksson divorced Lyle Menendez in 2001 and still argues for his release. No agency counts prison marriages, and every figure circulating online is unsourced. Chris Watts belongs to a long file rather than a new one, having received his first letters from strangers within weeks of his December 2018 sentencing, before he had written a word to any of them.

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BOOK: “They Told Me My Newborn Died – They Lied” by Darren Marlar: https://amzn.to/4ihvu3k

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yzmw3jdn
This episode includes references to suicide and to the deaths of children. If you are struggling, you are not alone, and help is available. https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE is a free directory of mental health resources, organized by country, for anyone anywhere in the world who needs somebody to talk to. And if you’re in the United States or Canada, you can get immediate help over the phone by dialing 988.

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Eight years after Chris Watts strangled his pregnant wife and smothered their two daughters, a woman from Cleveland has moved to Wisconsin, started signing his surname, and filed paperwork that now sits on a prison warden's desk. And Chris Watts is not the only man in permanent lockup who is seeking matrimony. Later, we’ll look at the women who build relationships with men who will die behind bars, and what draws them in.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:51.635 = Show Open
00:03:19.353 = Ten Seconds At Dodge Correctional
00:20:26.768 = Shannan, Bella, Celeste and Nico ***
00:48:21.294 = He Will Write Back ***
01:04:25.333 = Dead In All Respects ***
01:24:35.204 = Nobody Counts Any Of This ***
01:29:55.177 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

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Originally aired: August 19, 2026

This episode of Weird Darkness covers the marriage application Chris Watts filed from a Wisconsin prison eight years after murdering his pregnant wife and their two young daughters, and the long record of women who write to, visit and marry men who will never get out.It opens at Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun, Wisconsin, where an inmate may touch a visitor twice, once at the start of a visit and once at the end, an embrace reporting puts at roughly ten seconds. On August 12th, 2026 the Daily Mail reported that Chris Watts, 41, and a 39-year-old Cleveland realtor named Lizzie Henderson had applied to marry inside the Wisconsin prison system. Lizzie had moved from Ohio to Wisconsin with her mother, filed a sealed petition for a confidential name change on September 12th, 2025, and appeared in prison visitor logs roughly twenty times during 2025, plus a visit on Christmas Day of 2024. Wisconsin handles these requests under policy 309.00.06, PIOC Marriages, which routes the application through a marriage coordinator and leaves the decision with the warden. No ceremony or license has been documented, and Watts has no projected release date.From there the episode goes...]]>5545cervi_319,chris_watts,chris_watts_prison_marriage,death_row_marriages,dodge_correctional,frederick_colorado,hybristophilia,lizzie_henderson,prison_brides,prison_marriage_law,prison_pen_pals,shanann_watts,sheila_isenberg,true_crime,turner_v_safley,watts_family_murders,waupun_wisconsin,weird_darkness,women_who_marry_murderers,write_a_prisonerfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/RobotBarista
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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Freemasons. The Knights Templar. The Skull and Bones. Secret societies are already ripe for conspiracy theories – but what about the theory that they are also tied to extraterrestrials? (Secret Societies And Ancient Aliens) *** We have our own opinions about aliens and what their intentions might be – but what do the aliens think about us and what do they think our intentions are? If one scientist is to be believed, it isn’t flattering. (Aliens Consider Us a Threat To The Galaxy) *** Is an alien liquid invading our planet? We’ll look at covert operations, suspicious deaths, and what appear to be intelligent substances – all of which are being kept a secret from us. (The Alien Black Goo Invading Earth)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:17.068 = Show Open
00:02:51.423 = The Alien Black Goo (Part 1)
00:15:02.584 = The Alien Black Good (Part 2) ***
00:26:53.447 = Secret Societies And Ancient Aliens ***
00:48:45.781 = Aliens Consider Us a Threat To The Galaxy ***
00:59:53.498 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Alien Black Goo Invading Earth” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuzjxb
VIDEO: David Griffin Interview About Black Goo, Marconi, etc: https://weirddarkness.com/david-griffin-interviewed-about-black-goo/
“Secret Societies And Ancient Aliens” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdb9xzn2
BOOK: “Ancient Aliens and Secret Societies” by Mike Bara: https://amzn.to/3v2YSRH
BOOK: “Ancient Aliens and JFK” by Mike Bara: https://amzn.to/3PnJQ0P
PHOTO: Does this photo show Albert Thomas winking at President Lyndon Johnson? https://bit.ly/3PpMpzI
“Aliens Consider Us a Threat To The Galaxy” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/my48zf3
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Originally aired: July, 2022

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p95hnc5

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Freemasons. The Knights Templar. The Skull and Bones. Secret societies are already ripe for conspiracy theories – but what about the theory that they are also tied to extraterrestrials? (Secret Societies And Ancient Aliens) *** We have our own opinions about aliens and what their intentions might be – but what do the aliens think about us and what do they think our intentions are? If one scientist is to be believed, it isn’t flattering. (Aliens Consider Us a Threat To The Galaxy) *** Is an alien liquid invading our planet? We’ll look at covert operations, suspicious deaths, and what appear to be intelligent substances – all of which are being kept a secret from us. (The Alien Black Goo Invading Earth)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:17.068 = Show Open
00:02:51.423 = The Alien Black Goo (Part 1)
00:15:02.584 = The Alien Black Good (Part 2) ***
00:26:53.447 = Secret Societies And Ancient Aliens ***
00:48:45.781 = Aliens Consider Us a Threat To The Galaxy ***
00:59:53.498 = Show Close
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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Alien Black Goo Invading Earth” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuzjxb
VIDEO: David Griffin Interview About Black Goo, Marconi, etc: https://weirddarkness.com/david-griffin-interviewed-about-black-goo/
“Secret Societies And Ancient Aliens” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdb9xzn2
BOOK: “Ancient Aliens and Secret Societies” by Mike Bara: https://amzn.to/3v2YSRH
BOOK: “Ancient Aliens and JFK” by Mike Bara: https://amzn.to/3PnJQ0P
PHOTO: Does this photo show Albert Thomas winking at President Lyndon Johnson? https://bit.ly/3PpMpzI
“Aliens Consider Us a Threat To The Galaxy” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/my48zf3
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through...]]>3668alien_conspiracy,aliens,ancient_aliens,anunnaki,apollo_11,black_goo,buzz_aldrin,conspiracy,darren_marlar,disclosure_project,falklands_war,freemasons,knights_templar,marconi_deaths,marconi_scientists,secret_societies,steven_greer,thule_island,ufo,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0749
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Good Times Express” (June 30, 1978) ***WD
00:43:19.189 = The Black Book, “My Favorite Corpse” (February 24, 1952) ***WD
00:57:46.529 = Globe Theater, “The Ghost Goes West” (August 21, 1944) ***WD
01:27:59.675 = Box 13, “Last Will and Nursery Rhyme” (February 06, 1949)
01:54:33.850 = Calling All Detectives, “The Times Bombing Case” (February 14, 1934)
02:23:57.194 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Christmas Shopping” (December 19, 1946)
02:53:24.508 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Mines of Falun-Tales of Hoffman” (July 14, 1967) ***WD(LQ)
03:20:00.334 = Chet Chetter, “The Bitter Pill” (1992)
03:49:37.627 = The Clock, “Amazon Island” (January 31, 1956)
04:14:07.041 = The Crime Club, “Corpse Wore a Wig” (May 08, 1947)
04:43:18.525 = Crime Classics, “Mr. Throwers Hammer” (August 03, 1953)
05:13:02.636 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74346889Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:34:26 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessMurdoch Glourie has walked the halls of his family's Scottish castle every midnight for two hundred years, and now an American grocery millionaire has bought the place and means to ship it – ghost included – to Florida. Look for this podcast on Apple...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Good Times Express” (June 30, 1978) ***WD
00:43:19.189 = The Black Book, “My Favorite Corpse” (February 24, 1952) ***WD
00:57:46.529 = Globe Theater, “The Ghost Goes West” (August 21, 1944) ***WD
01:27:59.675 = Box 13, “Last Will and Nursery Rhyme” (February 06, 1949)
01:54:33.850 = Calling All Detectives, “The Times Bombing Case” (February 14, 1934)
02:23:57.194 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Christmas Shopping” (December 19, 1946)
02:53:24.508 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Mines of Falun-Tales of Hoffman” (July 14, 1967) ***WD(LQ)
03:20:00.334 = Chet Chetter, “The Bitter Pill” (1992)
03:49:37.627 = The Clock, “Amazon Island” (January 31, 1956)
04:14:07.041 = The Crime Club, “Corpse Wore a Wig” (May 08, 1947)
04:43:18.525 = Crime Classics, “Mr. Throwers Hammer” (August 03, 1953)
05:13:02.636 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-snowqueenschildren

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
“The Snow Queen’s Children” by Louise Latham, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 19, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-snowqueenschildren

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“The Snow Queen’s Children” by Louise Latham, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 19, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/UkraineUFOs

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Ukraine Alien Abduction” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p82rjjp
VIDEO: UFO Spotted Near Explosion In Ukraine: https://weirddarkness.com/ufo-spotted-near-explosion-in-ukraine/
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: July, 2022
Weird Darkness digs into Ukraine's decades-long record of UFO sightings and humanoid encounters, from a husband and wife carried aboard a disc-shaped craft outside their own front door, to horned figures stripping orchards near an ancient fortress honeycombed with tunnels, to a truck driver who described being walked across the surface of the moon by three men who had flagged him down for car trouble.It opens with the case reported in the June 20th, 2008 edition of the Ukrainian newspaper Facts, in which 34-year-old Vladimir Voronezhskiy and his 29-year-old wife Olga described being taken aboard a disc-shaped craft outside their home in the early hours of the morning. The evening began when their daughters Vanessa and Angelica came back from a nearby shop describing a "flying star", then drew matching sketches of a round object flashing white, yellow and red. Olga and Vladimir went outside and watched an object hovering over a distant river, and Olga's mobile phone captured only a blurred yellow smear. Around 2 am the bedroom filled with white light, the roof appeared to turn transparent, and the couple ran outside to find a disc hanging roughly 350 feet from the house. Olga rose into the air in a spiraling motion while Vladimir grabbed for her leg and missed, and the two of them found themselves inside a bare room with glass-like walls, surrounded by three-foot entities with gray skin, oversized heads and three fingers on each hand, moving without visible legs in the manner of a caterpillar. Olga was placed in a medical chair and watched the entities open an incision across her abdomen with instruments she had never seen before, feeling no pain, then close it so completely that no scar remained; Vladimir, held back by what felt like an invisible wall, was paralyzed by four metal rods laid on his chest after he struggled, and a voice entered his head promising he would be home soon. A taller figure, roughly five feet tall with its face fully covered, told him only that the procedures "had to be done". The couple were then seated in front of transparent walls where the sun looked like a diffused spot of light and the Earth appeared no bigger than a tennis ball, taken down to a world where the inhabitants lived in open pits below the surface, and told that humans and cattle alike had been brought to Earth from another planet. Vladimir refused repeated attempts to make him copulate with a female entity, even after it took the form of a beautiful human woman, and the conversation turned instead to human emotion and why our species has not yet destroyed itself. UFO researcher Yuriy Stepanov later placed Vladimir under hypnotic regression, which produced detailed sketches of the craft and its occupants along with the claim that a plasma field surrounding the ship rendered it invisible to the eye and undetectable on radar. Medical examination of the family turned up no implants, though Vladimir's gray hair regained its color, Olga's lifelong stomach pain never came back, and she claimed she could sober up a drunk person by resting a hand on his forehead for two minutes. Their neighbors mocked them for all of it.From there the episode backs up to the June 9th, 2006 edition of the same newspaper, which reported that residents across Mariupol spent an evening watching six disc-shaped objects over the city and jammed the phone lines of local papers with calls, while the Ukrainian Air Force and air traffic control at Mariupol Airport both said their radar showed nothing unusual; the next morning a watchman named Nikolay Trinitsyn counted around twenty fast-flying lighted spheres over an industrial district in full daylight, visible to his coworkers for about ten minutes before they were gone. Older encounters follow. In the summer of 1952, according to an account in Interesting Newspaper, a boy named Ivan Sergeevich was left alone at a campfire with an elderly woman after a sudden violent wind scattered the group's horses, and three helmeted figures about six feet tall walked out of a bright domed object rising from the woods, halted twice by handfuls of powder the woman threw into the fire to make it crackle. Around the same season in Belgorod-Dnestrovskiy, Komsomolskaya Pravda documented an insomniac watching five horned figures in his neighbor's yard, followed the next day by an apple tree stripped bare, part of a run of horned-creature sightings and vanishing food near a fortress that local legend says sits atop a network of secret tunnels used by creatures living underground and, in other tellings, by survivors of a UFO crash. Anton Anfalov of the Yaroslavl UFO Group recorded a three-day encounter in Zhdanivka in August of 1953, where Lina Ivanovna Kravets watched a silver globe descend behind the houses and a neighbor found three figures in dark overalls, gloves and helmets cutting fruit-laden branches from apple, plum and cherry trees while carrying wheat, rye and transparent tubes holding a frog, a lizard and a fish; in broken Russian they told her they had flown from up there, that they were searching for a lost scout ship they feared humans had destroyed, that Earth's wars affected natural disasters on their own world, and they offered her a piece of their bread before leaving. The segment ends with the 1971 Odesa catacombs account published in The Secret Doctrine, in which a young woman named Masha followed the sound of a child crying down a side passage, was struck from behind and disappeared for three days, later gave birth to a son with a large head, small mouth and outsized eyes who read academic material as a child, and who vanished in those same catacombs in the late 1990s and was never found.The final stretch runs through four more abduction reports and into the present day. Outside Chernivtsi in the early hours of January 8th, 1976, a glass-factory truck driver identified only as Nikolay N was woken by knocking on his cab window by three men who said their car had broken down, and was led instead to an upright cylinder with a glowing dome, blacked out on board, woke on a table wired with cables and devices, and was told he was at his hosts' base on the moon before being suited up and taken by elevator to the surface, where he could see the Earth's cloud cover; years later a man stopped him on the street and asked how his trip to the moon had been. On the night of April 17th into the 18th of 1982 in Simferopol, Crimea, researchers Vladimir A Borominskiy and Vladimir A Belozyerov of the Simferopol UFO Research Group documented electrician Yuriy Vasilievich Zbroy watching a shape push through his bedroom wall, touching it, feeling himself become magnetized, and then facing three creatures that emerged from a saucer the size of a toy and grew as they approached before telling him telepathically that they intended to take sperm for a hybridization program. In June of 1989 near Kharkiv, the Kirov UFO Group reported Ivan Rybchenko stopping his car for a descending luminous spot, stepping through two doors that opened in its side, being placed in a box lined with soft material, and waking to a tearing pain in his left hand before viewing an alien world dotted with communication towers and a base he was told ran automatically, without crew. In February of 1990, in an account from Gennadiy Ya Leszshenko's book At The Edge of the Unknown or What is Behind the Curtain, relayed by veteran researcher Albert Rosales, 68-year-old Ivan Nikanorovich went outside to quiet his barking dogs in the Donetsk region and was confronted by three figures around ten feet tall whose outer suits peeled away by themselves once aboard, and who flew him past planets before returning him home so ill he could not eat for three days. Sightings have not stopped: a white triangular craft with no wings, windows or markings was filmed over the country in August of 2019 and attributed by some to the rumored American TR-3B, two metallic objects roughly the size of a small van were filmed over Odesa in February of 2022, and on March 1st of that year a disc-shaped object was recorded from an apartment window in an area under shelling, hanging in the distance while the explosions went off below it.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74274495Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn 2006 Ukraine, beams split the sky. Time stopped. Something inhuman came to Earth — and took people from their homes. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/UkraineUFOs SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Ukraine Alien Abduction”...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/UkraineUFOs

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Ukraine Alien Abduction” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p82rjjp
VIDEO: UFO Spotted Near Explosion In Ukraine: https://weirddarkness.com/ufo-spotted-near-explosion-in-ukraine/
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: July, 2022
Weird Darkness digs into Ukraine's decades-long record of UFO sightings and humanoid encounters, from a husband and wife carried aboard a disc-shaped craft outside their own front door, to horned figures stripping orchards near an ancient fortress honeycombed with tunnels, to a truck driver who described being walked across the surface of the moon by three men who had flagged him down for car trouble.It opens with the case reported in the June 20th, 2008 edition of the Ukrainian newspaper Facts, in which 34-year-old Vladimir Voronezhskiy and his 29-year-old wife Olga described being taken aboard a disc-shaped craft outside their home in the early hours of the morning. The evening began when their daughters Vanessa and Angelica came back from a nearby shop describing a "flying star", then drew matching sketches of a round object flashing white, yellow and red. Olga and Vladimir went outside and watched an object hovering over a distant river, and Olga's mobile phone captured only a blurred yellow smear. Around 2 am the bedroom filled with white light, the roof appeared to turn transparent, and the couple ran outside to find a disc hanging roughly 350 feet from the house. Olga rose into the air in a spiraling motion while Vladimir grabbed for her leg and missed, and the two of them found themselves inside a bare room with glass-like walls, surrounded by three-foot entities with gray skin, oversized heads and three fingers on each hand, moving without visible legs in the manner of a caterpillar. Olga was placed in a medical chair and watched the entities open an incision across her abdomen with instruments she had never seen before, feeling no pain, then close it so completely that no scar remained; Vladimir, held back by what felt like an invisible wall, was paralyzed by four metal rods laid on his chest after he struggled, and a voice entered his head promising he would be home soon. A taller figure, roughly five feet tall with its face fully covered, told him only that the procedures "had to be done". The couple were then seated in front of transparent walls where the sun looked like a diffused spot of light and the Earth appeared no bigger than a tennis ball, taken down to a world where the inhabitants lived in open pits below the surface, and told that humans and cattle alike had been brought to Earth from another planet. Vladimir refused repeated attempts to make him copulate with a female entity, even after it took the form of a beautiful human woman, and the conversation turned instead to human emotion and why our species has not yet destroyed itself. UFO researcher Yuriy Stepanov later placed Vladimir under hypnotic regression, which produced...]]>2826falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0748
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Quadruple” (June 28, 1978) ***WD
00:45:39.406 = Witch’s Tale, “Tourists Accommodated” (March 03, 1938) ***WD(LQ)
01:09:36.259 = X Minus One, “Open Warfare” (January 23, 1957) ***WD
01:30:53.254 = Zero Hour, ‘Death Is The Puppeteer” (May 24, 1974) ***WD
01:48:16.561 = ABC Mystery Time, “Success Story” (1957) ***WD(LQ)
02:12:17.632 = Appointment With Fear, “The Clock Strikes Eight” (May 18, 1944) ***WD
02:41:04.353 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Truth” (January 13, 1940) ***WD
03:09:34.283 = Barry Craig, “The Case of the Naughty Necklace” (November 28, 1951)
03:37:22.883 = BBC Radio 4, “The Murders In The Rue Morgue” (January 22, 2000)
04:33:33.619 = Night Beat, “Pay Up Or Die” (May 01, 1952) ***WD
05:01:46.546 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0748

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74235829Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA trapeze flyer chasing a somersault no one has ever landed shares a drink with a circus fire eater who calls himself Lou Cipher, and walks away believing a bargain has been struck. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio,...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Quadruple” (June 28, 1978) ***WD
00:45:39.406 = Witch’s Tale, “Tourists Accommodated” (March 03, 1938) ***WD(LQ)
01:09:36.259 = X Minus One, “Open Warfare” (January 23, 1957) ***WD
01:30:53.254 = Zero Hour, ‘Death Is The Puppeteer” (May 24, 1974) ***WD
01:48:16.561 = ABC Mystery Time, “Success Story” (1957) ***WD(LQ)
02:12:17.632 = Appointment With Fear, “The Clock Strikes Eight” (May 18, 1944) ***WD
02:41:04.353 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Truth” (January 13, 1940) ***WD
03:09:34.283 = Barry Craig, “The Case of the Naughty Necklace” (November 28, 1951)
03:37:22.883 = BBC Radio 4, “The Murders In The Rue Morgue” (January 22, 2000)
04:33:33.619 = Night Beat, “Pay Up Or Die” (May 01, 1952) ***WD
05:01:46.546 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0748

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-clowndoll

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
“I’ve Always Hated Dolls” by Devin Hoover: https://www.creepypasta.com/ive-always-hated-dolls/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 18, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-clowndoll

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
“I’ve Always Hated Dolls” by Devin Hoover: https://www.creepypasta.com/ive-always-hated-dolls/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 18, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Lady Bluebeard” (June 26, 1978) ***WD
00:46:20.038 = The Creaking Door, “Death On The Road” (December 07, 1964) ***WD
01:15:09.868 = The Saint, “Conley Silver Mine” (July 31, 1949) ***WD
01:39:33.865 = Theater 1030, “The Pedestrian” (1968-1971) ***WD
02:05:17.574 = 2000 Plus, “The Other Man” (June 07, 1950) ***WD
02:35:51.037 = The Unexpected, “ The Necklace” (1947-1948)
02:47:49.587 = Columbia Workshop, “Carmilla” (July 28, 1940) (LQ)
03:17:15.893 = Dark Venture, “Ten Dollar Bill” (August 14, 1945)
03:46:13.757 = The Weird Circle, “Fall of the House of Usher” (1943)
04:13:26.305 = The Whistler, “Masters Tree” (April 30, 1945)
04:42:57.851 = Strange Wills, “So Deep Stream” (September 28, 1946)
05:12:41.544 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0747

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74234081Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:07:48 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessJim Harker kills a traffic constable on a fog-blind road at midnight and drives away without reporting it, and from that night forward every trip down that same stretch of road brings the sound of a police siren only he can hear. Look for this...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Lady Bluebeard” (June 26, 1978) ***WD
00:46:20.038 = The Creaking Door, “Death On The Road” (December 07, 1964) ***WD
01:15:09.868 = The Saint, “Conley Silver Mine” (July 31, 1949) ***WD
01:39:33.865 = Theater 1030, “The Pedestrian” (1968-1971) ***WD
02:05:17.574 = 2000 Plus, “The Other Man” (June 07, 1950) ***WD
02:35:51.037 = The Unexpected, “ The Necklace” (1947-1948)
02:47:49.587 = Columbia Workshop, “Carmilla” (July 28, 1940) (LQ)
03:17:15.893 = Dark Venture, “Ten Dollar Bill” (August 14, 1945)
03:46:13.757 = The Weird Circle, “Fall of the House of Usher” (1943)
04:13:26.305 = The Whistler, “Masters Tree” (April 30, 1945)
04:42:57.851 = Strange Wills, “So Deep Stream” (September 28, 1946)
05:12:41.544 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0747

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18811falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/MaryJaneReed
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MaryJaneReed

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n7bcv8z

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 2016, near the infamous Nazca Lines, an incredible find came to light – not gold or jewels, not remnants of pottery, but a tomb. But what was found within the tomb has raised more questions than answers, as the resident mummies appears not to be human… just humanoid. (The Nazca Three-Fingered Mummy) *** Once in a while you’ll hear of a horrible tragedy and the victim will be described as “ground into mincemeat”. In some case, this is not much of an exaggeration. (Ground Into Mincemeat) *** In 1983 Diane Downs shot her own children – Christie, Danny and Cheryl, in the backseat of the car. Miraculously, Christie Downs survived. (The Survival of Christie Downs) *** When it comes to demonic possession, it’s often chalked up to mental illness – but sometimes the events surrounding the possessed person are so bizarre and unexplainable, you are almost forced to believe in the supernatural. Such was the case with Don Decker. (The Pennsylvania Rain Man) *** Cannibalism – just the word itself is enough to creep you out. Fortunately, cases of it are usually distant, in some far-off, remote, jungle area, done by natives who have yet to discover civilization. At least, that’s what we like to believe. Unfortunately, it happens worldwide, nearer than you think. Like… in America. And in some cases, not so long ago. (American Cannibals) *** The death of a young girl and her boyfriend leave an Illinois town devastated… and it also left behind a lingering ghost. (The Ghost of Mary Jane Reed)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:40.145 = Show Open
00:03:09.286 = The Ghost Of Mary Jane Reed
00:17:55.776 = The Pennsylvania Rain Man ***
00:29:45.637 = The Survival Of Christie Downs
00:38:06.795 = Nazca’s Three-Fingered Mummies ***
00:42:54.737 = American Cannibals
00:52:58.187 = Ground Into Mincemeat ***
00:57:59.897 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
Albert Fish episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46rmaca3
“The Nazca Three-Fingered Mummy” from TheSchareChamber.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/364kxnar
“Ground Into Mincemeat” posted at StrangeAgo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3rmddv3e
“The Pennsylvania Rain Man” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8bz5ez
“The Survival of Christie Downs” by Marco Margaritoff for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98ek5s
“The Ghost of Mary Jane Reed” from American Hauntings Ink: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/582z7w4j
“American Cannibals” from Ranker Crime: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8j83p4
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Originally aired: March, 2022



LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL



More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74232574Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:16:37 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessOn the night of June 24th, 1948, seventeen-year-old switchboard operator Mary Jane Reed went out on a first date in Oregon, Illinois and was never seen alive again, and nearly eighty years later the little river town is still arguing over who killed...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MaryJaneReed

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n7bcv8z

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 2016, near the infamous Nazca Lines, an incredible find came to light – not gold or jewels, not remnants of pottery, but a tomb. But what was found within the tomb has raised more questions than answers, as the resident mummies appears not to be human… just humanoid. (The Nazca Three-Fingered Mummy) *** Once in a while you’ll hear of a horrible tragedy and the victim will be described as “ground into mincemeat”. In some case, this is not much of an exaggeration. (Ground Into Mincemeat) *** In 1983 Diane Downs shot her own children – Christie, Danny and Cheryl, in the backseat of the car. Miraculously, Christie Downs survived. (The Survival of Christie Downs) *** When it comes to demonic possession, it’s often chalked up to mental illness – but sometimes the events surrounding the possessed person are so bizarre and unexplainable, you are almost forced to believe in the supernatural. Such was the case with Don Decker. (The Pennsylvania Rain Man) *** Cannibalism – just the word itself is enough to creep you out. Fortunately, cases of it are usually distant, in some far-off, remote, jungle area, done by natives who have yet to discover civilization. At least, that’s what we like to believe. Unfortunately, it happens worldwide, nearer than you think. Like… in America. And in some cases, not so long ago. (American Cannibals) *** The death of a young girl and her boyfriend leave an Illinois town devastated… and it also left behind a lingering ghost. (The Ghost of Mary Jane Reed)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:40.145 = Show Open
00:03:09.286 = The Ghost Of Mary Jane Reed
00:17:55.776 = The Pennsylvania Rain Man ***
00:29:45.637 = The Survival Of Christie Downs
00:38:06.795 = Nazca’s Three-Fingered Mummies ***
00:42:54.737 = American Cannibals
00:52:58.187 = Ground Into Mincemeat ***
00:57:59.897 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
Albert Fish episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46rmaca3
“The Nazca Three-Fingered Mummy” from TheSchareChamber.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/364kxnar
“Ground Into Mincemeat” posted at StrangeAgo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3rmddv3e
“The Pennsylvania Rain Man” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8bz5ez
“The Survival of Christie Downs” by Marco Margaritoff for All That’s Interesting: 3554american_cannibals,ancient_mysteries,cannibalism,christie_downs,cold_case,dark_history,darren_marlar,demonic_possession,diane_downs,don_decker,ghost_stories,hauntings,mary_jane_reed,nazca_mummy,paranormal,pennsylvania_rain_man,three_fingered_mummy,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-ImAGlutton
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-ImAGlutton

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
“I’m a Glutton” by R. A. Brewster: https://www.creepypasta.com/im-a-glutton/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 17, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-ImAGlutton

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
“I’m a Glutton” by R. A. Brewster: https://www.creepypasta.com/im-a-glutton/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 17, 2026

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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HOUR ONE: A Malaysian Haunted House To Sell *** The brutal death of an African slave brings a curse upon the wooden chest he was ordered to construct. (The Conjure Chest) *** 
In Tuscaloosa, Alabama there is a home built by slaves that is considered the most haunted in Alabama. (The Haunting of Drish House) *** Drivers are reporting strange, ghostly orbs following them on dark roads. (Haunted Roads and Spook Lights)
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HOUR TWO: More than a hundred years ago, reports described it as “the most weird and gruesome apartment in the world.” Why display an entire room full of grotesque items and open it to the public? (New York Charnel House) *** Kell’s Irish Pub in Seattle has a creepy vibe to it, even if the displays and decorations inside aren’t meant to be. Perhaps that’s because the building started its life as a massive mortuary. (The Beaux Arts Butterworth Building) *** Early one February morning in 1897, John Mars jumped out of bed from a sound sleep, and while the smell of breakfast cooking downstairs wafted up to the second level of the house, he inexplicably grabbed his pistol and went on a shooting spree of his own family. (The Act of a Mad Man) *** A four-year-old has a paranormal experience… and the man he grew into over 60 years later is still unsure of what happened to him. (The Lady Laughing In My Bedroom)
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Dang Tan Ngoc is a well-known conman who has used the names of multiple dead soldiers to con veteran groups into giving him money. One identity he stole created a fascinating but dark story. (The Strange Return Of Master Sgt. John Hartley Robertson) *** A woman comes home to find her visiting sister murdered – and police were convinced she was the one who committed the crime. So what went wrong with the case to allow her to get away with it? (Did Ida Do It?) *** A bordello, pizza, and a haunting. You can find them all at the Red Onion Saloon. (Red Onion Saloon) *** Plus, I’ll share two Creepypastas from Weirdo family members. “A Brief History of Egberting” from Louise Latham, and “Dreamality“ from Kara Raisch.
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“The Lady Laughing In My Bedroom” by Geof James: https://tinyurl.com/yd4uddnx
“New York Charnel House” posted at: https://tinyurl.com/ybsfs68x
“The Beaux Arts Butterworth Building” by Meg van Huygen: https://tinyurl.com/y7h2mkyr
“The Act of a Madman” by Robert Wilhelm: https://tinyurl.com/y9757b7d
“A Malaysian Haunted House to Sell” by Brandon Grimes for Paranormality Magazine: http://weirddarkness.com/magazine
“The Conjure Chest” for The Unexplained Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/m9w2ffg
“The Haunting of Drish House” by Amanda Penn for Horror Media: https://tinyurl.com/y8bovtwp
“Haunted Roads and Spook Lights” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ydfwg875
“The Strange Return Of Master Sgt. John Hartley Robertson” by Derek Faraci for The 13th Floor: (site no longer exists)
“Did Ida Do It?” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yamhvs69
“The Red Onion Saloon” by Amanda Penn for Horror Media: https://tinyurl.com/y7te6wqe
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73771862Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAcross the country there are roads where the locals will tell you not to drive alone at night, because something out there takes an interest in the cars that pass. ========== HOUR ONE: A Malaysian Haunted House To Sell *** The brutal death of an...==========
HOUR ONE: A Malaysian Haunted House To Sell *** The brutal death of an African slave brings a curse upon the wooden chest he was ordered to construct. (The Conjure Chest) *** 
In Tuscaloosa, Alabama there is a home built by slaves that is considered the most haunted in Alabama. (The Haunting of Drish House) *** Drivers are reporting strange, ghostly orbs following them on dark roads. (Haunted Roads and Spook Lights)
==========
HOUR TWO: More than a hundred years ago, reports described it as “the most weird and gruesome apartment in the world.” Why display an entire room full of grotesque items and open it to the public? (New York Charnel House) *** Kell’s Irish Pub in Seattle has a creepy vibe to it, even if the displays and decorations inside aren’t meant to be. Perhaps that’s because the building started its life as a massive mortuary. (The Beaux Arts Butterworth Building) *** Early one February morning in 1897, John Mars jumped out of bed from a sound sleep, and while the smell of breakfast cooking downstairs wafted up to the second level of the house, he inexplicably grabbed his pistol and went on a shooting spree of his own family. (The Act of a Mad Man) *** A four-year-old has a paranormal experience… and the man he grew into over 60 years later is still unsure of what happened to him. (The Lady Laughing In My Bedroom)
==========
SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Dang Tan Ngoc is a well-known conman who has used the names of multiple dead soldiers to con veteran groups into giving him money. One identity he stole created a fascinating but dark story. (The Strange Return Of Master Sgt. John Hartley Robertson) *** A woman comes home to find her visiting sister murdered – and police were convinced she was the one who committed the crime. So what went wrong with the case to allow her to get away with it? (Did Ida Do It?) *** A bordello, pizza, and a haunting. You can find them all at the Red Onion Saloon. (Red Onion Saloon) *** Plus, I’ll share two Creepypastas from Weirdo family members. “A Brief History of Egberting” from Louise Latham, and “Dreamality“ from Kara Raisch.
==========
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“The Lady Laughing In My Bedroom” by Geof James: https://tinyurl.com/yd4uddnx
“New York Charnel House” posted at: https://tinyurl.com/ybsfs68x
“The Beaux Arts Butterworth Building” by Meg van Huygen: https://tinyurl.com/y7h2mkyr
“The Act of a Madman” by Robert Wilhelm: https://tinyurl.com/y9757b7d
“A Malaysian Haunted House to Sell” by Brandon Grimes for Paranormality Magazine: http://weirddarkness.com/magazine
“The Conjure Chest” for The Unexplained Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/m9w2ffg
“The Haunting of Drish House” by Amanda Penn for Horror Media: https://tinyurl.com/y8bovtwp
“Haunted Roads and Spook Lights” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ydfwg875
“The Strange Return Of Master Sgt. John Hartley Robertson” by Derek Faraci for The 13th Floor: (site no longer exists)
“Did Ida Do It?” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: 6508falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/CursesCarvedInStone
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CursesCarvedInStone

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3cfn27cp

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: They say grief lingers in the house where children were murdered… but so does something colder, crueler — and far more dangerous. (The Horror of Waupun, Wisconsin) *** In the haunted heart of Edinburgh, there’s a pub where the drinks are strong and the screams are stronger. (The Spirits of Banshee Labyrinth) *** The last person to see Virginia alive passed a polygraph — but his wife said he didn’t come home until hours later. (The Vanishing of Virginia Carpenter) *** Asteroids, alien civilizations, even cosmic plagues — the real terror isn’t what we can see in the sky… it’s what we can’t. (Space Threats to Earth) *** It started with flirtation, turned into an affair, and ended with a gunshot echoing through the cold night air in a Walgreen’s parking lot. (Three Shots In The Night) *** They carved their warnings into stone 4,000 years ago — and now, after centuries of silence, the hieroglyphic curses of the dead are being read aloud once again. But in doing so, are we inviting doom and destruction? (Hieroglyphic Curses)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Short Fictional Story, “Breath of Anubis”
00:11:21.779 = Show Open
00:13:18.068 = Hieroglyphic Curses
00:25:27.966 = The Vanishing of Virginia Carpenter ***
00:32:11.146 = Space Threats To Earth
00:36:45.704 = Spirits of the Banshee Labyrinth
00:42:07.498 = Three Shots In The Night ***
00:47:55.685 = Horror of Waupun, Wisconsin
00:58:32.140 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
Haunted Rockford YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HauntedRockfordEvents
BOOK: “Dark Skies” by Daniel Deudney: https://amzn.to/3XFWUF6
Fictional story at the beginning of this episode, “Breath of Anubis” by ChatterGhost
“Space Threats to Earth”: https://anomalien.com/threats-from-outer-space-might-be-fueling-conspiracy-theories/
“Three Shots In The Night”: https://the-line-up.com/murder-of-emmett-corrigan
“Hieroglyphic Curses”: https://www.jstor.org/stable/40000520,https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/culture/6aaa5bcd19c53ffa60ffc337d5742fce, https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/ancient-egypt-tomb-saqqara-priest-16826821, https://www.rom.on.ca/en/learning/activities-resources/online-activities/ancient-egypt/religion/tomb-inscriptions-curses, https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/tomb-curses-ancient-egypt-magical-incantations-dead-003228, https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2020/08/06/debunking-the-curse-of-the-pharaohs/, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Execration-Texts, https://www.businessinsider.com/egypt-saqqara-tombs-mummy-curses-2020-11, https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedition/the-curse-of-the-curse-of-the-pharaoh,https://blog.nms.ac.uk/2017/06/23/ancient-egyptian-tomb-warnings-curses-and-ghosts/,https://listverse.com/2023/06/08/10-creepy-curses-hidden-in-hieroglyphics
“The Horror of Waupun, Wisconsin: https://www.hauntedrockford.com/shadows-of-a-murder/
“Spirits of the Banshee Labyrinth”: https://moonmausoleum.com/haunted-spirits-at-the-banshee-labyrinth-pub/
“The Vanishing of Virginia Carpenter” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdzcaez9
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: April 01, 2025
Weird Darkness explores ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic curses, the 1948 disappearance of Virginia Carpenter, asteroid and alien threats from space, Edinburgh’s haunted Banshee Labyrinth, the Walgreens murder of Emmett Corrigan, and the 1865 Wisconsin ax killings linked to the restless dead of Waupun.It opens with curses carved into ancient Egyptian tombs, from the 4,000-year-old Execration Texts to warnings left by Harkhuf, Ankhtifi, Khentika Ikhekhi, Hezi, Sarenput I, Ankhmahor, Senenmut, and Pharaoh Amenhotep. These hieroglyphic threats promised strangulation, mutilation, divine judgment, destroyed families, and even attacks by crocodiles and serpents against anyone who violated the dead.From there, 21-year-old Virginia Carpenter vanishes after arriving in Denton, Texas, on June 1, 1948, to attend the Texas State College for Women. Taxi driver Edgar Ray “Jack” Zachary said he left her outside Brackenridge Hall with two unidentified men beside a cream-colored convertible, but Carpenter never checked in, and later leads—including a possible Arkansas sighting and a 1998 burial-site tip—failed to solve the case.Next, the danger moves into space with asteroid 2024 YR4, theories about weaponized asteroid-deflection technology, Cixin Liu’s “dark forest” view of hostile alien civilizations, and Fred Hoyle and Chandra Wickramasinghe’s idea that viruses could arrive from space. The episode also traces fears of catastrophe from the sky back to the ancient Cosmic Hunt tradition and the Sámi story of an arrow striking the pole star.The episode then descends beneath Edinburgh’s Old Town into The Banshee Labyrinth, a rock and metal pub built partly inside the South Bridge vaults. Reports include a screaming banshee in a gray dress, the ghost of a child named Molly who disappeared in 1814, the mischievous Ole Jock in the women’s restroom, and unexplained cold spots, moving glasses, and shadows inside the historic underground chambers.From Edinburgh, the story shifts to Meridian, Idaho, where attorney Emmett Corrigan’s affair with paralegal Kandi Hall ended in three gunshots outside a Walgreens on March 11, 2011. Kandi’s husband, Rob Hall, survived a gunshot wound to the head, Corrigan died from wounds to the heart and skull, and Hall was convicted of second-degree murder in 2012 and sentenced to 30 years in prison.The episode closes with the December 3, 1865 murders of three children at Anton and Amelia Koch’s farm near Burlington, Wisconsin, where hired man Peter Frahm was convicted after bloody footprints, blood on his boots, and a stolen coin pouch tied him to the ax killings. Frahm died by hanging in the Wisconsin State Penitentiary in Waupun on March 21, 1871, and reports of whispers, cold presences, apparitions of children, and a darker shadow have since attached themselves to both the old Koch property and the unmarked graves of the State Prison Cemetery.

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: They say grief lingers in the house where children were murdered… but so does something colder, crueler — and far more dangerous. (The Horror of Waupun, Wisconsin) *** In the haunted heart of Edinburgh, there’s a pub where the drinks are strong and the screams are stronger. (The Spirits of Banshee Labyrinth) *** The last person to see Virginia alive passed a polygraph — but his wife said he didn’t come home until hours later. (The Vanishing of Virginia Carpenter) *** Asteroids, alien civilizations, even cosmic plagues — the real terror isn’t what we can see in the sky… it’s what we can’t. (Space Threats to Earth) *** It started with flirtation, turned into an affair, and ended with a gunshot echoing through the cold night air in a Walgreen’s parking lot. (Three Shots In The Night) *** They carved their warnings into stone 4,000 years ago — and now, after centuries of silence, the hieroglyphic curses of the dead are being read aloud once again. But in doing so, are we inviting doom and destruction? (Hieroglyphic Curses)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Short Fictional Story, “Breath of Anubis”
00:11:21.779 = Show Open
00:13:18.068 = Hieroglyphic Curses
00:25:27.966 = The Vanishing of Virginia Carpenter ***
00:32:11.146 = Space Threats To Earth
00:36:45.704 = Spirits of the Banshee Labyrinth
00:42:07.498 = Three Shots In The Night ***
00:47:55.685 = Horror of Waupun, Wisconsin
00:58:32.140 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
Haunted Rockford YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HauntedRockfordEvents
BOOK: “Dark Skies” by Daniel Deudney: https://amzn.to/3XFWUF6
Fictional story at the beginning of this episode, “Breath of Anubis” by ChatterGhost
“Space Threats to Earth”: https://anomalien.com/threats-from-outer-space-might-be-fueling-conspiracy-theories/
“Three Shots In The Night”: https://the-line-up.com/murder-of-emmett-corrigan
“Hieroglyphic Curses”: https://www.jstor.org/stable/40000520,https://ng.opera.news/ng/en/culture/6aaa5bcd19c53ffa60ffc337d5742fce, https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/ancient-egypt-tomb-saqqara-priest-16826821, https://www.rom.on.ca/en/learning/activities-resources/online-activities/ancient-egypt/religion/tomb-inscriptions-curses, https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/tomb-curses-ancient-egypt-magical-incantations-dead-003228, https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2020/08/06/debunking-the-curse-of-the-pharaohs/, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Execration-Texts, https://www.businessinsider.com/egypt-saqqara-tombs-mummy-curses-2020-11, https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedition/the-curse-of-the-curse-of-the-pharaoh,https://blog.nms.ac.uk/2017/06/23/ancient-egyptian-tomb-warnings-curses-and-ghosts/,https://listverse.com/2023/06/08/10-creepy-curses-hidden-in-hieroglyphics
“The Horror of Waupun, Wisconsin: https://www.hauntedrockford.com/shadows-of-a-murder/
“Spirits of the Banshee Labyrinth”: https://moonmausoleum.com/haunted-spirits-at-the-banshee-labyrinth-pub/
“The Vanishing of Virginia Carpenter” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdzcaez9
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Black Door” (June 23, 1978) ***WD
00:46:40.716 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Murder By Coincidence” (August 19, 1945) ***WD
01:16:35.766 = Sam Spade, “The Bail Bond Caper” (June 27, 1948) ***WD
01:48:13.618 = The Sealed Book, “I’ll Die Laughing” (May 27, 1945)
02:17:42.604 = The Shadow, “The Juggernaut” (December 26, 1943) ***WD
02:46:11.413 = Sleep No More, “Passengers To Bali” (April 10, 1957) ***WD
03:13:40.831 = BBC Spine Chillers’ Fresh Blood, “Absolute Silence” (March 28, 2006)
03:27:38.003 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October 01, 1945) ***WD
03:42:10.420 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Two Faces of Death” (March 13, 1945) ***WD
03:54:15.205 = Suspense, “Marvelous Barastro” (April 13, 1944)
04:23:48.161 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
04:53:42.470 = Incredible But True, “Mr. Watt’s Awakening” (1950-1951)
04:57:14.439 = Show Close

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Black Door” (June 23, 1978) ***WD
00:46:40.716 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Murder By Coincidence” (August 19, 1945) ***WD
01:16:35.766 = Sam Spade, “The Bail Bond Caper” (June 27, 1948) ***WD
01:48:13.618 = The Sealed Book, “I’ll Die Laughing” (May 27, 1945)
02:17:42.604 = The Shadow, “The Juggernaut” (December 26, 1943) ***WD
02:46:11.413 = Sleep No More, “Passengers To Bali” (April 10, 1957) ***WD
03:13:40.831 = BBC Spine Chillers’ Fresh Blood, “Absolute Silence” (March 28, 2006)
03:27:38.003 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October 01, 1945) ***WD
03:42:10.420 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Two Faces of Death” (March 13, 1945) ***WD
03:54:15.205 = Suspense, “Marvelous Barastro” (April 13, 1944)
04:23:48.161 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
04:53:42.470 = Incredible But True, “Mr. Watt’s Awakening” (1950-1951)
04:57:14.439 = Show Close

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 16, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 16, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TullyNestAffair

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2tuf57re

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Something strange happened in 1966 Australia. Lights in the skies, sightings of saucer shaped objects, and the start of what eventually came to be known as crop circles. It’s a mystery that still lingers today, and it appears to be a kind of catalyst for so many similar oddities to follow. (The Tully Nests Affair) *** When you think of the most deadly, man-killing animals in existence, you might think of the big cats, or alligators, or sharks… but don’t be too quick to dismiss birds as dealers of death. (Death-Dealing Fowl) *** It’s one of the world’s most haunted places… it is a ship that you can now book a room in as a hotel. We’ll look at the very haunted Queen Mary. (The Haunted Queen Mary) *** The result of an accidental pregnancy finds out later in life he might be the son of a demon. (Son of the Demon) *** Most every item I bring to you here in Weird Darkness is going to have taken place in history – and most all of them you hear are going to be unnerving, or even horrifying… but there are some particularly macabre moments in history that stand out among the others. Most of which you’ve probably never heard of. (Macabre Moments in History)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:36.609 = Show Open
00:03:39.710 = The Tully Nest Affair
00:25:34.561 = Death Dealing Fowl
00:37:53.394 = The Haunted Queen Mary
00:46:17.396 = Macabre Moments in History
01:02:36.511 = Son Of The Demon
01:06:32.900 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
Book a room on the Queen Mary: https://queenmary.com/tours/tours-exhibits/
“Delphine LaLaurie” episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8vr5wj
“Mellification” episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4km5fa57
“The Tully Nests Affair” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2jm2bujx
“Death-Dealing Fowl” by Darci Heikkinen for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckrdrea
“The Haunted Queen Mary” from The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98rr3z
“Son of the Demon” by HauntedJurist, posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n954sur
“Macabre Moments in History” by Lauren Glen for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y69r65ft
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Originally aired: March, 2022

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2tuf57re

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Something strange happened in 1966 Australia. Lights in the skies, sightings of saucer shaped objects, and the start of what eventually came to be known as crop circles. It’s a mystery that still lingers today, and it appears to be a kind of catalyst for so many similar oddities to follow. (The Tully Nests Affair) *** When you think of the most deadly, man-killing animals in existence, you might think of the big cats, or alligators, or sharks… but don’t be too quick to dismiss birds as dealers of death. (Death-Dealing Fowl) *** It’s one of the world’s most haunted places… it is a ship that you can now book a room in as a hotel. We’ll look at the very haunted Queen Mary. (The Haunted Queen Mary) *** The result of an accidental pregnancy finds out later in life he might be the son of a demon. (Son of the Demon) *** Most every item I bring to you here in Weird Darkness is going to have taken place in history – and most all of them you hear are going to be unnerving, or even horrifying… but there are some particularly macabre moments in history that stand out among the others. Most of which you’ve probably never heard of. (Macabre Moments in History)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:36.609 = Show Open
00:03:39.710 = The Tully Nest Affair
00:25:34.561 = Death Dealing Fowl
00:37:53.394 = The Haunted Queen Mary
00:46:17.396 = Macabre Moments in History
01:02:36.511 = Son Of The Demon
01:06:32.900 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
Book a room on the Queen Mary: https://queenmary.com/tours/tours-exhibits/
“Delphine LaLaurie” episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8vr5wj
“Mellification” episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4km5fa57
“The Tully Nests Affair” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2jm2bujx
“Death-Dealing Fowl” by Darci Heikkinen for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckrdrea
“The Haunted Queen Mary” from The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98rr3z
“Son of the Demon” by HauntedJurist, posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n954sur
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Matter of Faith” (June 21, 1978) ***WD
00:45:51.326 = Obsession, “Ebb Tide” (October 01, 1951) ***WD
01:14:46.759 = Origin of Superstition, “Black Cat” (1935) ***WD
01:28:25.308 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Father Leahy Joe Feldman” (April 02, 1949)
01:57:11.365 = Peril, “Mask of Hate” (1953) ***WD
02:21:19.624 = Mystery Playhouse, “Letter” (December 26, 1944) ***WD(LQ)
02:43:57.936 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Four Hours to Kill” (May 13, 1949) ***WD(LQ)
03:12:47.766 = The Price of Fear, “Speciality Of The House” (April 13, 1974) ***WD
03:41:18.848 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “One Diamond” (May 06, 1948)
04:10:28.639 = Quiet Please, “Dialogue For A Tragedy” (April 10, 1949) ***WD
04:40:22.415 = Radio City Playhouse, “Sibling” (December 11, 1949) ***WD
05:08:43.222 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Matter of Faith” (June 21, 1978) ***WD
00:45:51.326 = Obsession, “Ebb Tide” (October 01, 1951) ***WD
01:14:46.759 = Origin of Superstition, “Black Cat” (1935) ***WD
01:28:25.308 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Father Leahy Joe Feldman” (April 02, 1949)
01:57:11.365 = Peril, “Mask of Hate” (1953) ***WD
02:21:19.624 = Mystery Playhouse, “Letter” (December 26, 1944) ***WD(LQ)
02:43:57.936 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Four Hours to Kill” (May 13, 1949) ***WD(LQ)
03:12:47.766 = The Price of Fear, “Speciality Of The House” (April 13, 1974) ***WD
03:41:18.848 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “One Diamond” (May 06, 1948)
04:10:28.639 = Quiet Please, “Dialogue For A Tragedy” (April 10, 1949) ***WD
04:40:22.415 = Radio City Playhouse, “Sibling” (December 11, 1949) ***WD
05:08:43.222 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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BOOK: “They Told Me My Newborn Died – They Lied”: https://amzn.to/4xyPmn1

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Unholy Miracle” (June 16, 1978) ***WD
00:45:19.298 = MindWebs, “The Show Must Go On” (April 09, 1983)
01:08:33.906 = Dark Destiny, “Masquerade” (October 31, 1942) ***WD (LQ)
01:36:44.100 = Mystery In The Air, “Crime And Punishment” (September 25, 1947) ***WD
02:02:12.536 = Molle Mystery Theater, “St. Louis Lady” (August 23, 1946)
02:31:53.304 = Mr Keen, “The Frightened Child” (November 16, 1944) ***WD
03:01:30.283 = Murder at Midnight, “The Line is Dead” (May 22, 1950) ***WD
03:27:36.848 = The Black Museum, “The Trunk” (1952) ***WD (LQ)
03:51:48.450 = Mysterious Traveler, “House of Death “(January 30, 1944) ***WD
04:19:27.772 = CBC Nightfall, “Late Special” (August 08, 1980) ***WD
04:45:45.237 = It’s Murder, “Picture Wire Murder” (August 10, 1944)
05:00:24.414 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Unholy Miracle” (June 16, 1978) ***WD
00:45:19.298 = MindWebs, “The Show Must Go On” (April 09, 1983)
01:08:33.906 = Dark Destiny, “Masquerade” (October 31, 1942) ***WD (LQ)
01:36:44.100 = Mystery In The Air, “Crime And Punishment” (September 25, 1947) ***WD
02:02:12.536 = Molle Mystery Theater, “St. Louis Lady” (August 23, 1946)
02:31:53.304 = Mr Keen, “The Frightened Child” (November 16, 1944) ***WD
03:01:30.283 = Murder at Midnight, “The Line is Dead” (May 22, 1950) ***WD
03:27:36.848 = The Black Museum, “The Trunk” (1952) ***WD (LQ)
03:51:48.450 = Mysterious Traveler, “House of Death “(January 30, 1944) ***WD
04:19:27.772 = CBC Nightfall, “Late Special” (August 08, 1980) ***WD
04:45:45.237 = It’s Murder, “Picture Wire Murder” (August 10, 1944)
05:00:24.414 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 15, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 15, 2026

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Graduation is a special time in just about everyone’s life when they make their way from childhood, to adulthood. And while that step might be a bit scary for some, we all get past it – we have to. But what if there is something truly to be afraid of at your graduation? Like the possibility of being murdered? (Murdered During Graduation) *** Joseph McKinnon strangled his girlfriend Patricia Dent, then died while trying to bury her body in their garden. (Killed By Karma) *** When you die, do you know that you are dead? A new study says that maybe… yes. You might still be conscious enough to know you are dead even after your body ceases to live. But for how long? (When You Die, You Are Conscious Long Enough To Know It) *** The term Zodiac in true crime circles invokes images of serial murder, cryptograms and bragging letters in and around San Francisco. But the California Zodiac is not the only Zodiac out there. (A Tale of Two Zodiacs)



CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = Show Open
00:01:54.162 = Murdered During Graduation
00:13:33.644 = A Tale Of Two Zodiacs ***
00:35:21.731 = When You Die You Are Conscious Long Enough To Know It ***
00:44:27.121 = Killed By Karma
00:48:08.338 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“A Tale of Two Zodiacs” by Paul Drexler for Crime Traveller: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycknuxfd
“Killed By Karma” by Kaleena Fraga for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pzrdsmsy
“When You Die, You Are Conscious Long Enough To Know It” by Matthew Lavelle for Ranker’s Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4kkcc9m7
“Murdered During Graduation” by Mary Fetzer for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92rn29
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Originally aired: May, 2022
This episode of Weird Darkness, hosted by Darren Marlar, moves from a string of graduation celebrations that ended in murder to a comparison of the Korean and California Zodiac killers, a scientific claim that human consciousness lingers briefly after death, and the case of a South Carolina man who died burying the girlfriend he had just strangled.It opens with a survey of graduation celebrations turned deadly, beginning with the May 2020 party in southwest Indiana where 47-year-old William Baker carried a .30-06 rifle into a shed and shot 18-year-old South Dearborn High School graduate Paycin Kritlow in the back, claiming his daughter had been raped even though she and her friends denied any assault occurred, a killing that earned Baker a 55-year sentence in November 2021. The segment moves through Menhaz Zaman, a 24-year-old outside Toronto who murdered his father, mother, sister, and grandmother with a crowbar-like weapon and a knife the day before a York University graduation he had faked after failing out of Seneca College; the June 2020 shooting of 19-year-old Tyana Johnson in a Bronx park while her friend Ahamad Branch worked as the DJ; and the June 2017 ambush of Maryland teenagers Shadi Adi Najjar and Artem Ziberov, shot thirty times between them by a group who had searched online for a song called "I Kill for My Family" and killed over a stolen handful of marijuana. Other cases stretch across Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, and Louisiana, including 18-year-old Hailey Deickman, who died days before her high school graduation after Franklin Senfles sold her fentanyl she believed was oxycodone.From there, the show sets two very different Zodiac cases side by side. The first is the Korean "Zodiac Killer," the Hwaseong murders that began on September 15th, 1986 with the rape and strangling of 71-year-old Lee Wan-im and continued as women were strangled with their own clothing on dark rural roads, a case that drew a manhunt of more than 21,000 suspects and sent a disabled man named Yoon Sung-yeo to prison on a coerced confession, until DNA identified Lee Choon-jae in 2019, a man already jailed since 1995 who confessed to 14 murders and 30 rapes and had escaped suspicion because police wrongly believed the killer's blood was type B rather than his actual type O. Darren places that against the California Zodiac, who killed at least five people around San Francisco between 1968 and 1971, taunted newspapers with cryptograms and threats against schoolchildren, and drew suspicion onto former schoolteacher Arthur Leigh Allen without ever being caught. The segment weighs how each case reached the screen, contrasting Bong Joon-ho's 2003 film Memories of Murder, made while the Korean killer was still unknown, with David Fincher's 2007 Zodiac, built on Robert Graysmith's books, and argues that a competent investigation on either continent might have swapped the outcomes.Next, the episode turns to research suggesting that human consciousness may briefly outlast the body. Dr. Sam Parnia, director of critical care and resuscitation research at NYU Langone in New York City, describes cardiac-arrest patients who were revived and could recall specific conversations and the actions of the doctors and nurses working to save them, and his work points to conscious awareness continuing for as long as three minutes after the heart stops even though the brain's electrical activity typically flatlines within twenty to thirty seconds. The segment adds microbiologist Peter Noble of the University of Washington, whose studies on mice and zebrafish found certain genes increasing in activity in the hours after death, and it frames both findings as evidence that cells shut down gradually rather than switching instantly from living to dead.The episode closes with the death of Joseph McKinnon in Trenton, South Carolina, whom deputies first found lying unresponsive in his yard, dead of a heart attack he suffered while filling in a pit a neighbor believed was meant for a new water feature. When investigators could not locate McKinnon's girlfriend, 65-year-old Patricia Dent, and learned she had missed her shift at the Mount Vintage Golf Club, they dug into the pit and uncovered black garbage bags holding her bound, bruised, and strangled body. Edgefield County Sheriff Jody Rowland and Coroner David Burnett concluded that McKinnon had attacked and choked Dent inside their home, wrapped her, and collapsed from cardiac arrest as he covered her over, and her twin sister Pamela Briggs spoke of her grief while police noted the couple had no known history of domestic violence, meaning that had McKinnon lived, Dent might simply have vanished.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73949462Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThey wore caps and gowns to celebrate the future — but before the night was over, some would lie dead in pools of blood, their dreams buried with them. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/capsgownscaskets READ or DOWNLOAD...
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4d8r6tb9

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Graduation is a special time in just about everyone’s life when they make their way from childhood, to adulthood. And while that step might be a bit scary for some, we all get past it – we have to. But what if there is something truly to be afraid of at your graduation? Like the possibility of being murdered? (Murdered During Graduation) *** Joseph McKinnon strangled his girlfriend Patricia Dent, then died while trying to bury her body in their garden. (Killed By Karma) *** When you die, do you know that you are dead? A new study says that maybe… yes. You might still be conscious enough to know you are dead even after your body ceases to live. But for how long? (When You Die, You Are Conscious Long Enough To Know It) *** The term Zodiac in true crime circles invokes images of serial murder, cryptograms and bragging letters in and around San Francisco. But the California Zodiac is not the only Zodiac out there. (A Tale of Two Zodiacs)



CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = Show Open
00:01:54.162 = Murdered During Graduation
00:13:33.644 = A Tale Of Two Zodiacs ***
00:35:21.731 = When You Die You Are Conscious Long Enough To Know It ***
00:44:27.121 = Killed By Karma
00:48:08.338 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“A Tale of Two Zodiacs” by Paul Drexler for Crime Traveller: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycknuxfd
“Killed By Karma” by Kaleena Fraga for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pzrdsmsy
“When You Die, You Are Conscious Long Enough To Know It” by Matthew Lavelle for Ranker’s Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4kkcc9m7
“Murdered During Graduation” by Mary Fetzer for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92rn29
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Originally aired: May, 2022
This episode of Weird Darkness, hosted by Darren Marlar, moves from a string of graduation celebrations that ended in murder to a comparison of the Korean and California Zodiac killers, a scientific claim that human consciousness lingers briefly after death, and the case of...]]>2957falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/CemeteryNicheThefts
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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS has new episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS has new episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS has new episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS has new episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Alias Mr. Aladdin” (June 12, 1978) ***WD
00:45:00.815 = Jeff Regan, “The Man In The Door” (August 28, 1948)
01:15:53.217 = The Key, “One Hundreds Fifty Thousand Dollars Embezzled” (1956) ***WD
01:40:41.805 = Lights Out, “Sub-Basement” (August 24, 1943) ***WD
02:09:56.858 = Macabre, “Edge of Evil” (January 08, 1962) ***WD
02:39:56.460 = Philip Marlowe, “Sword of Cebu” (March 28, 1950)
03:09:26.831 = Blackstone The Magician, “Ghost That Wasn’t” (November 28, 1948) ***WD
03:22:07.674 = The Black Mass, “A Predicament” / “Tell-Tale Heart” (June 20, 1954) ***WD
03:51:06.861 = Michael Shayne, “Investment In An Invention” (June 18, 1945)
04:20:43.109 = Beyond Midnight, “The House, aka The Visits” (June 27, 1969) (LQ)
04:49:34.636 = Tales of the Frightened, “Story of Wood” (December 18, 1957)
04:53:54.293 = Tales From The Tomb, “Ghost of a Vampire” (1960s)
04:59:20.864 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73948071Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:17:38 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Sub-Basement”: Down in the black tunnels beneath the store, the doors have sealed shut, the watchman is lying with his throat torn open, and whatever did it is dragging itself toward them through the dark — blind, patient, and hungry after a wait of...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Alias Mr. Aladdin” (June 12, 1978) ***WD
00:45:00.815 = Jeff Regan, “The Man In The Door” (August 28, 1948)
01:15:53.217 = The Key, “One Hundreds Fifty Thousand Dollars Embezzled” (1956) ***WD
01:40:41.805 = Lights Out, “Sub-Basement” (August 24, 1943) ***WD
02:09:56.858 = Macabre, “Edge of Evil” (January 08, 1962) ***WD
02:39:56.460 = Philip Marlowe, “Sword of Cebu” (March 28, 1950)
03:09:26.831 = Blackstone The Magician, “Ghost That Wasn’t” (November 28, 1948) ***WD
03:22:07.674 = The Black Mass, “A Predicament” / “Tell-Tale Heart” (June 20, 1954) ***WD
03:51:06.861 = Michael Shayne, “Investment In An Invention” (June 18, 1945)
04:20:43.109 = Beyond Midnight, “The House, aka The Visits” (June 27, 1969) (LQ)
04:49:34.636 = Tales of the Frightened, “Story of Wood” (December 18, 1957)
04:53:54.293 = Tales From The Tomb, “Ghost of a Vampire” (1960s)
04:59:20.864 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/KerseyTimeslip

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yeyty99k

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Sandra Hughes was the kind of outdoorswoman who could disappear into the Sierra National Forest for weeks on purpose and walk back out just fine, so when she drove in to wait out the pandemic in the summer of 2020 and didn't come back at all, she left behind a case that still has no answer. (Disappearance of Sandra Hughes) *** Ken McElroy was shot to death on a small-town main street in front of dozens of neighbors, and more than forty years later, every one of them still says the same thing: they saw nothing. (The Town Bully of Skidmore) *** Three Royal Navy cadets walked into a Suffolk village in October 1957 and found a butcher’s shop full of rotting oxen, no wires, no people, and no church. (The Kersey Timeslip)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:41.359 = Show Open
00:03:11.460 = Kersey Timeslip, Part One
00:16:32.343 = Kersey Timeslip, Part Two ***
00:28:18.744 = Disappearance of Sandra Hughes ***
00:46:13.169 = Ken McElroy, The Town Bully of Skidmore ***
01:09:17.968 = SONG: “Nobody Saw A Thing” by Maggie Cross (based on the Ken McElroy story)
01:14:43.961 = Show Close



*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
The Disappearance and Ghost Sighting of Sandra Johnsen Hughes: https://weirddarkness.com/sandra-hughes/
The Kersey Timeslip: Three Cadets and a Village Out of Time: https://weirddarkness.com/kersey-timeslip/
Ken McElroy – The Town Bully of Skimore: https://weirddarkness.com/ken-mcelroy
SONG: “Nobody Saw A Thing” by Maggie Cross: https://weirddarkness.com/music
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Originally aired: August 14, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/KerseyTimeslip

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yeyty99k

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Sandra Hughes was the kind of outdoorswoman who could disappear into the Sierra National Forest for weeks on purpose and walk back out just fine, so when she drove in to wait out the pandemic in the summer of 2020 and didn't come back at all, she left behind a case that still has no answer. (Disappearance of Sandra Hughes) *** Ken McElroy was shot to death on a small-town main street in front of dozens of neighbors, and more than forty years later, every one of them still says the same thing: they saw nothing. (The Town Bully of Skidmore) *** Three Royal Navy cadets walked into a Suffolk village in October 1957 and found a butcher’s shop full of rotting oxen, no wires, no people, and no church. (The Kersey Timeslip)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:41.359 = Show Open
00:03:11.460 = Kersey Timeslip, Part One
00:16:32.343 = Kersey Timeslip, Part Two ***
00:28:18.744 = Disappearance of Sandra Hughes ***
00:46:13.169 = Ken McElroy, The Town Bully of Skidmore ***
01:09:17.968 = SONG: “Nobody Saw A Thing” by Maggie Cross (based on the Ken McElroy story)
01:14:43.961 = Show Close



*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
The Disappearance and Ghost Sighting of Sandra Johnsen Hughes: https://weirddarkness.com/sandra-hughes/
The Kersey Timeslip: Three Cadets and a Village Out of Time: https://weirddarkness.com/kersey-timeslip/
Ken McElroy – The Town Bully of Skimore: https://weirddarkness.com/ken-mcelroy
SONG: “Nobody Saw A Thing” by Maggie Cross: https://weirddarkness.com/music
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Originally aired: August 14, 2026

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS has new episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS has new episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Flight19

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2cwkje7z

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 1945, “Flight 19” vanished in the Atlantic off the coast of Florida – and the mystery of what happened still terrifies aviators to this day. (The Mysterious Disappearance of Flight 19) *** Without any detectable history, how Septic Tank Sam wound up dead in Tofield, Canada, is a mystery. Till this day, the case has never been solved and Sam has never been identified. (Septic Tank Sam) *** The Cherokee recall a white-skinned race that lived on their lands before they arrived. This group of very unusual beings were known as the Moon-Eyed people. (Moon-Eyed People of the Cherokee) *** A mother discovers she has missed a call… from her dead son. (Call From a Ghost) *** Would you dare to drive the haunted Devon highway? (Where Hairy Hands Grab At Your Steering Wheel) *** What would you do if you moved into a serial killer’s home and couldn’t break your lease once you found out? (House of Horrors) *** On April 3, 1882, outlaw Jesse James was shot to death in St. Joseph, Missouri – or was he? (The Man Who Would Be Jesse James) *** A young girl’s quiet night of reading in bed is turned upside down when she is attacked by an unseen phantom! (The Summer I Didn’t Sleep) *** A convicted killer is hung on the gallows… twice. (A Moment of Agony)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:41.227 = Show Open
00:03:03.309 = The Mysterious Disappearance of Flight 19
00:12:10.723 = Septic Tank Sam
00:19:07.164 = House of Horrors ***
00:22:31.350 = The Summer I Didn’t Sleep
00:27:28.625 = Moon-Eyed People Of The Cherokee
00:31:14.364 = Call From A Ghost
00:33:31.662 = A Moment of Agony
00:40:15.464 = Where Hairy Hands Grab At Your Steering Wheel ***
00:49:08.158 = The Man Who Would Be Jesse James
01:06:54.863 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Moon-Eyed People of the Cherokee” by Ellen Lloyd for AncientPages.com: http://bit.ly/2VcDc5H
“Call From a Ghost”: (unknown author, link no longer exists)
“Septic Tank Sam” by Les Hewitt for HistoricMysteries.com: http://bit.ly/2ZYmqpJ
“Where Hairy Hands Grab At Your Steering Wheel” by Guy Henderson for DevonLive.com: http://bit.ly/2LqghiH
“The Mysterious Disappearance of Flight 19” by Evan Andrews for History.com: http://bit.ly/2Lqgtyr
“House of Horrors” by Jessica Ferri for TheLineUp.com: http://bit.ly/2ZYoi1u
“The Man Who Would Be Jesse James” by Troy Taylor for AmericanHauntingsInk.com: http://bit.ly/2DP4Rii
“The Summer I Didn’t Sleep” from YourGhostStories.com: http://bit.ly/2GUVkaa
“A Moment of Agony” by Robert Wilhelm for MurderByGaslight.com: http://bit.ly/2JiF3ie
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: May 04, 2019

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Flight19

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2cwkje7z

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 1945, “Flight 19” vanished in the Atlantic off the coast of Florida – and the mystery of what happened still terrifies aviators to this day. (The Mysterious Disappearance of Flight 19) *** Without any detectable history, how Septic Tank Sam wound up dead in Tofield, Canada, is a mystery. Till this day, the case has never been solved and Sam has never been identified. (Septic Tank Sam) *** The Cherokee recall a white-skinned race that lived on their lands before they arrived. This group of very unusual beings were known as the Moon-Eyed people. (Moon-Eyed People of the Cherokee) *** A mother discovers she has missed a call… from her dead son. (Call From a Ghost) *** Would you dare to drive the haunted Devon highway? (Where Hairy Hands Grab At Your Steering Wheel) *** What would you do if you moved into a serial killer’s home and couldn’t break your lease once you found out? (House of Horrors) *** On April 3, 1882, outlaw Jesse James was shot to death in St. Joseph, Missouri – or was he? (The Man Who Would Be Jesse James) *** A young girl’s quiet night of reading in bed is turned upside down when she is attacked by an unseen phantom! (The Summer I Didn’t Sleep) *** A convicted killer is hung on the gallows… twice. (A Moment of Agony)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:41.227 = Show Open
00:03:03.309 = The Mysterious Disappearance of Flight 19
00:12:10.723 = Septic Tank Sam
00:19:07.164 = House of Horrors ***
00:22:31.350 = The Summer I Didn’t Sleep
00:27:28.625 = Moon-Eyed People Of The Cherokee
00:31:14.364 = Call From A Ghost
00:33:31.662 = A Moment of Agony
00:40:15.464 = Where Hairy Hands Grab At Your Steering Wheel ***
00:49:08.158 = The Man Who Would Be Jesse James
01:06:54.863 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Moon-Eyed People of the Cherokee” by Ellen Lloyd for AncientPages.com: http://bit.ly/2VcDc5H
“Call From a Ghost”: (unknown author, link no longer exists)
“Septic Tank Sam” by Les Hewitt for HistoricMysteries.com: http://bit.ly/2ZYmqpJ
“Where Hairy Hands Grab At Your Steering Wheel” by Guy Henderson for DevonLive.com: http://bit.ly/2LqghiH
“The Mysterious Disappearance of Flight 19” by Evan Andrews for History.com: http://bit.ly/2Lqgtyr
“House of Horrors” by Jessica Ferri for TheLineUp.com: http://bit.ly/2ZYoi1u
“The Man Who Would Be Jesse James” by Troy Taylor for AmericanHauntingsInk.com: http://bit.ly/2DP4Rii
“The Summer I Didn’t Sleep” from YourGhostStories.com: http://bit.ly/2GUVkaa
“A Moment of Agony” by Robert Wilhelm for MurderByGaslight.com: http://bit.ly/2JiF3ie
(Over time...]]>4089bermuda_triangle,darren_marlar,dartmoor,flight_19,ghost_stories,hairy_hands,haunted_highways,jesse_james,j_frank_dalton,lost_patrol,maury_travis,meramec_caverns,moon-eyed_people,paranormal,route_66,septic_tank_sam,serial_killer,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0742
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Long Way From Home” (June 09, 1978) ***WD
00:45:43.568 = Theater Five, “A Little Knowledge” (November 25, 1964)
01:09:03.546 = Big Town, “Fatal Joke” (March 01, 1949) ***WD
01:38:29.576 = Harry Lime, “Operation Music Box” (October 05, 1951)
02:03:50.732 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Dream Woman” (July 19, 1980) ***WD
02:31:08.192 = The Haunting Hour, “Uptown Express” (June 17, 1945)
02:55:58.095 = Hermit’s Cave, “Notebook On Murder” (September 15, 1940)
03:20:26.062 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “King Murdered” (1945-1950) ***WD
03:44:39.315 = Sherlock Holmes, “Queue For Murder” (March 04, 1947) ***WD
04:14:18.238 = Mystery House, “Murder Hires a Hall” (June 07, 1946) ***WD
04:38:24.888 = Inner Sanctum, “Death In Depths” (February 06, 1945)
05:08:02.259 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73852745Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:35:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThere is a man not yet sixty with the face of someone eighty, who sleeps only by daylight and spends every night awake with a buckhorn knife within his reach, ever since a woman came to him in a dream. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts,...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Long Way From Home” (June 09, 1978) ***WD
00:45:43.568 = Theater Five, “A Little Knowledge” (November 25, 1964)
01:09:03.546 = Big Town, “Fatal Joke” (March 01, 1949) ***WD
01:38:29.576 = Harry Lime, “Operation Music Box” (October 05, 1951)
02:03:50.732 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Dream Woman” (July 19, 1980) ***WD
02:31:08.192 = The Haunting Hour, “Uptown Express” (June 17, 1945)
02:55:58.095 = Hermit’s Cave, “Notebook On Murder” (September 15, 1940)
03:20:26.062 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “King Murdered” (1945-1950) ***WD
03:44:39.315 = Sherlock Holmes, “Queue For Murder” (March 04, 1947) ***WD
04:14:18.238 = Mystery House, “Murder Hires a Hall” (June 07, 1946) ***WD
04:38:24.888 = Inner Sanctum, “Death In Depths” (February 06, 1945)
05:08:02.259 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0742

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS has new episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS has new episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS has new episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit WeirdDarkness.com • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS has new episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit WeirdDarkness.com • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Death Spell” (June 08, 1978) ***WD
00:44:39.155 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Case of Darkened Face” (September 22, 1946) ***WD
01:09:46.058 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Chest” (January 28, 1972)
01:38:01.666 = Diary of Fate, “John Haynes” (July 13, 1948) ***WD
02:04:38.792 = Dimension X, “And The Moon Be Still As Bright” (September 29, 1950) ***WD
02:34:03.364 = The Eleventh Hour, “Death And Understanding” (ADU)
02:58:52.083 = Escape, “Night In Havana” (October 22, 1949)
03:27:44.423 = Everyman Theater, ‘This Precious Freedom” (October 04, 1940) ***WD
03:55:00.211 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Gift” (February 08, 1958)
04:13:23.936 = Dark Fantasy, “Sleeping Death” (June 12, 1942) ***WD
04:29:07.558 = BBC Fear on 4, “Dead Man’s Boots” (February 01, 1991)
04:58:16.638 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Death Spell” (June 08, 1978) ***WD
00:44:39.155 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Case of Darkened Face” (September 22, 1946) ***WD
01:09:46.058 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Chest” (January 28, 1972)
01:38:01.666 = Diary of Fate, “John Haynes” (July 13, 1948) ***WD
02:04:38.792 = Dimension X, “And The Moon Be Still As Bright” (September 29, 1950) ***WD
02:34:03.364 = The Eleventh Hour, “Death And Understanding” (ADU)
02:58:52.083 = Escape, “Night In Havana” (October 22, 1949)
03:27:44.423 = Everyman Theater, ‘This Precious Freedom” (October 04, 1940) ***WD
03:55:00.211 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Gift” (February 08, 1958)
04:13:23.936 = Dark Fantasy, “Sleeping Death” (June 12, 1942) ***WD
04:29:07.558 = BBC Fear on 4, “Dead Man’s Boots” (February 01, 1991)
04:58:16.638 = Show Close

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Deep in the Balsam Mountains of North Carolina, a shaggy eight-foot creature has been stealing gems and watching women bathe since the early 1900s — and the word used to name him came from a Lewis Carroll poem written the moment after a sleepless night at a dying man's bedside. (The Boojum) *** In 1980, a group of artists in Baltimore took out an ad in a major international magazine — not to sell anything, and not to promote a show. They were sending an invitation. The guests they were hoping to attract just hadn't been born yet. (Krononauts Party) *** A three-year-old girl in rural Georgia started playing with an imaginary friend — and then her family found out he was real, and had been dead for fifteen years. The question that nobody has been able to answer isn't whether she knew him. It's how. (The Heidi Wyrick Haunting)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:23.333 = Show Open
00:03:14.569 = The Heidi Wyrick Haunting, Part 1
00:13:30.069 = The Heidi Wyrick Haunting, Part 2 ***
00:32:01.091 = The Boojum ***
00:53:27.330 = Krononauts Party ***
01:01:57.222 = SONG: “Krononauts Party” by Dark Weirdness (https://weirddarkness.com/music)
01:06:24.212 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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The Boojum: https://weirddarkness.com/boojum/
Krononauts Party: https://weirddarkness.com/krononauts-party/
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Originally aired: August 11, 2026
Weird Darkness moves through three cases this episode: a decade-long haunting in rural Georgia that a university parapsychologist wired with scientific instruments, an eight-foot gem-hoarding creature that Appalachian locals have hunted for over a century, and a 1980 Baltimore art stunt that advertised a party for time travelers.It opens with the Wyrick haunting, which began in March of 1989 when three-year-old Heidi Wyrick walked in from the backyard of her family's new home on Swint Loop in Ellerslie, Georgia, and asked to keep swinging with an old man her mother couldn't see. The friend Heidi called Mr. Gordy matched James Gordy, a former caretaker of the property who had died in 1974, down to his silver hair, dark suit, and top hat; a second, wounded visitor she named Con matched Lon Batchelor, a man who lost his hand in a cotton gin accident and died in 1957. Before she could read, Heidi ran straight to Gordy's headstone in a cemetery of hundreds and later picked his face from a blind photo lineup. By 1993 the activity had turned violent, with a faceless dark figure, claw marks appearing on Heidi and her father Andy across consecutive nights, and a ribbon found wound around the throat of infant daughter Jordan, and the family brought in Dr. William Roll, a parapsychologist known from Unsolved Mysteries, who recorded an electromagnetic spike past 40 milligauss, elevated positive ions, and nearby seismic activity, then admitted he could not explain the scratches. Medium Amy Allan, later of The Dead Files, and a second psychic working separately placed the same entities in the same rooms, and the Wyricks finally left the house after Andy and Lisa found Heidi suspended upside down above her bed. The case appears in the Discovery Channel's 2002 film A Haunting in Georgia and the 2013 movie The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia, and in The Veil: The Heidi Wyrick Story, the firsthand account written by Heidi's aunt Joyce.From there the episode climbs into the Balsam Mountains of western North Carolina for the legend of the Boojum, a creature said to stand six to eight feet tall, covered in shaggy gray hair, with a disturbingly human face. According to Haywood County lore, the Boojum hoards the region's real gemstones – North Carolina is the only state that holds all four major precious gems, and the 1,869-carat uncut emerald pulled from the North American Emerald Mine in Hiddenite in 2003 is a matter of record – stashing them in moonshine jugs buried in hidden caves. The first written accounts cluster around the Eagle Nest Hotel, a forty-room hay-fever resort that opened on Eagle Nest Mountain in 1900 and burned in 1918, where guests were warned that the Boojum hid in the mountain laurel to watch women bathing in the forest pools. At the center of the legend is a woman named Annie, who chose to live with him as his wife and whose calls across the ridges are said, in local folk etymology, to have given the word "hootenanny" its name. The segment traces the creature's name back to Lewis Carroll's 1876 nonsense poem The Hunting of the Snark, sets the story against the Cherokee removal along the Trail of Tears and the eviction of Appalachian families to create Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and lands in present-day Waynesville, where Boojum Brewing carries the legend's name.The episode closes with the Krononauts, a group from Baltimore's avant-garde art scene who, in January of 1980, ran an advertisement on page 90 of Artforum magazine inviting time travelers to a party in Baltimore on March 9th, 1982, a date chosen because all nine planets would line up more closely than they had in nearly two hundred years, an alignment popularized by the 1974 book The Jupiter Effect. Hundreds of people came, the New York Times covered it and described the scene as an epidemic of temporary lunacy, and no one produced any evidence of time travel, since the organizers' real aim was the permanent paper trail, built on the logic that a documented invitation could be found and answered from any point in the future. The segment follows the same experiment forward through MIT graduate student Amal Dorai's 2005 Time Traveler Convention and physicist Stephen Hawking's 2009 reception at Gonville and Caius College in Cambridge, where Hawking mailed the invitations only after the party had ended and took the empty room as evidence for his chronology protection conjecture, and it ends with an original song, "Krononauts Party," by Dark Weirdness.

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5a4fwj7t

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Deep in the Balsam Mountains of North Carolina, a shaggy eight-foot creature has been stealing gems and watching women bathe since the early 1900s — and the word used to name him came from a Lewis Carroll poem written the moment after a sleepless night at a dying man's bedside. (The Boojum) *** In 1980, a group of artists in Baltimore took out an ad in a major international magazine — not to sell anything, and not to promote a show. They were sending an invitation. The guests they were hoping to attract just hadn't been born yet. (Krononauts Party) *** A three-year-old girl in rural Georgia started playing with an imaginary friend — and then her family found out he was real, and had been dead for fifteen years. The question that nobody has been able to answer isn't whether she knew him. It's how. (The Heidi Wyrick Haunting)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:23.333 = Show Open
00:03:14.569 = The Heidi Wyrick Haunting, Part 1
00:13:30.069 = The Heidi Wyrick Haunting, Part 2 ***
00:32:01.091 = The Boojum ***
00:53:27.330 = Krononauts Party ***
01:01:57.222 = SONG: “Krononauts Party” by Dark Weirdness (https://weirddarkness.com/music)
01:06:24.212 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:The Heidi Wyrick Haunting: https://weirddarkness.com/heidi-wyrick/
The Boojum: https://weirddarkness.com/boojum/
Krononauts Party: https://weirddarkness.com/krononauts-party/
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Originally aired: August 11, 2026
Weird Darkness moves through three cases this episode: a decade-long haunting in rural Georgia that a university parapsychologist wired with scientific instruments, an eight-foot gem-hoarding creature that Appalachian locals have hunted for over a century, and a 1980 Baltimore art stunt that advertised a party for time travelers.It opens with the Wyrick haunting, which began in March of 1989...]]>4074a_haunting_in_georgia,amy_allen,child_medium,claw_marks,demon_attack,dr_william_roll,ellerslie_georgia,ghost_story,haunted_house,heidi_wyrick,mr_gordy,paranormal_investigation,parapsychology,real_haunting,shadow_figure,the_dead_files,true_ghost_story,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darkness,wyrick_hauntingfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0740
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Undying Heart” (June 05, 1978)
00:45:25.646 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD
00:59:54.814 = Front Page Drama, “Ghost of the Catacombs” (September 28, 1933) ***WD
01:14:48.366 = Box 13, “The Philanthropist” (January 30, 1949)
01:41:26.286 = Calling All Cars, “The Smashed Windshield” (February 07, 1934) ***WD
02:10:53.679 = Casey, Crime Photographer, “Duke of Skid Row” (September 19, 1946)
02:40:09.682 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Kitchen Table” (May 26, 1967) ***WD
03:06:10.931 = Chet Chetter’s, “Peace To The Frifalites” (1989)
03:33:38.814 = The Clock, “The Double Cross” (June 24, 1956)
03:57:42.053 = The Crime Club, “Epitaph For Lydia” (May 01, 1947) ***WD
04:26:56.841 = Crime Classics, “Final Day of General Ketchum, How He Died” (July 27, 1953)
04:55:59.262 = Calling All Detectives, “Jerry Stumbles Into a Pickpocket Convention” (July 09, 1948) ***Wda
05:01:40.662 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Undying Heart” (June 05, 1978)
00:45:25.646 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD
00:59:54.814 = Front Page Drama, “Ghost of the Catacombs” (September 28, 1933) ***WD
01:14:48.366 = Box 13, “The Philanthropist” (January 30, 1949)
01:41:26.286 = Calling All Cars, “The Smashed Windshield” (February 07, 1934) ***WD
02:10:53.679 = Casey, Crime Photographer, “Duke of Skid Row” (September 19, 1946)
02:40:09.682 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Kitchen Table” (May 26, 1967) ***WD
03:06:10.931 = Chet Chetter’s, “Peace To The Frifalites” (1989)
03:33:38.814 = The Clock, “The Double Cross” (June 24, 1956)
03:57:42.053 = The Crime Club, “Epitaph For Lydia” (May 01, 1947) ***WD
04:26:56.841 = Crime Classics, “Final Day of General Ketchum, How He Died” (July 27, 1953)
04:55:59.262 = Calling All Detectives, “Jerry Stumbles Into a Pickpocket Convention” (July 09, 1948) ***Wda
05:01:40.662 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Time Traveler” by Keith Conrad for Auditory Anthology (https://www.auditoryanthology.com)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 11, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 11, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/cults

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/utz5hrfd

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
New York Post - “Inside Manhattan’s secret ‘cult’”. *** News.com.au - “Congregation for the Light: Inside New York’s ‘cult next door’” *** Sinisterhood Podcast - Episode 16: “Congregation for the Light” *** The Commentator - “The Cult Around the Corner” *** Brooklyn Magazine - “Murray Hill Has A Secret Homophobic Aryan Doomsday Cult” *** https://yucommentator.org/2018/10/cult-stern-35th-the-light *** https://nypost.com/2014/11/02/the-secret-society-cult-that-operates-out-of-murray-hill/ ***https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381978851_Raelism_An_Unconventional_Religious_Pathway_to_Transhumanism*** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%C3%ABlism *** https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/religion-and-philosophy/raelism *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonaid *** https://www.bota.org/ ***https://www.botaineurope.org/ *** https://articles.skeptics.nz/2023/04/24/builders-of-the-adytum-the-tarot-cards-and-qabalah-in-naenae *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Builders_of_the_Adytum *** https://ilovehistory.utah.gov/1847-1904-lds-practice-of-polygamy/ *** https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/fldsprofile.pdf ***https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamentalist_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-Day_Saints *** https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ching_Hai ***https://www.godsdirectcontact.org/spiritualpractice/Master_Ching_Hai.htm *** https://suprememastertv.com/en1/v/211271952624.html *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ching_Hai *** https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ching_Hai *** https://nypost.com/2018/01/11/the-cult-leader-behind-the-worlds-fast-growing-vegan-chain/ ***https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubccommunityandpartnerspublicati/52387/items/1.0385823 *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Science *** https://eng.the-liberty.com/2016/6323/ *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happiness_Realization_Party *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryuho_Okawa *** https://www.cdamm.org/articles/cut-tsl *** https://summitlighthouse.org/aboutus/church-universal-and-triumphant/ *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Universal_and_Triumphant ***https://articles1.icsahome.com/articles/denouement-of-the-prophets--cult-the-church-universal-and-triumphant-in-decline *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Clare_Prophet *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_Tribes_communities *** https://people.com/adam-arthur-rosenthal-twelve-tribes-religious-sect-accused-murder-8753907 *** https://nypost.com/2018/06/05/religious-cult-probed-for-child-labor-after-factory-expose/ *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles_of_Infinite_Love *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Gaston_Tremblay *** https://ktxs.com/news/big-country/ktxs-special-report-mystery-still-surrounds-house-of-yahweh-*** https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/houseofyahwehprofile.pdf ***https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unfulfilled_Watch_Tower_Society_predictions *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Yahweh *** https://www.apologeticsindex.org/316-house-of-yahweh *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuwaubian_Nation *** https://people.com/crime/story-behind-united-nuwaubian-nation-moors-georgia-cult *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwight_York *** https://www.adl.org/resources/news/leader-anti-government-sect-sentenced-135-years *** https://www.splcenter.org/resources/extremist-files/nuwaubian-nation-moors/ *** https://billygraham.org/answers/how-is-christianity-different-from-other-religions
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Originally aired: March 28, 2025
Weird Darkness host Darren Marlar pulls back the curtain on modern cults hiding in plain sight, from city apartments to desert compounds to Montana doomsday bunkers. This episode profiles more than a dozen secretive groups, including Manhattan's Congregation for the Light, the alien-worshipping Raëlian Movement and its Clonaid cloning claims, the polygamist FLDS led by imprisoned prophet Warren Jeffs, Supreme Master Ching Hai, Japan's Happy Science, Eckankar, Elizabeth Clare Prophet's Church Universal and Triumphant, the Twelve Tribes, the House of Yahweh, and the pyramid-building Nuwaubian Nation of Malachi Z. York. Along the way, Darren digs into why people get drawn in, the warning signs of a dangerous group, and what sets biblical Christianity apart from them all.

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/utz5hrfd

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
New York Post - “Inside Manhattan’s secret ‘cult’”. *** News.com.au - “Congregation for the Light: Inside New York’s ‘cult next door’” *** Sinisterhood Podcast - Episode 16: “Congregation for the Light” *** The Commentator - “The Cult Around the Corner” *** Brooklyn Magazine - “Murray Hill Has A Secret Homophobic Aryan Doomsday Cult” *** https://yucommentator.org/2018/10/cult-stern-35th-the-light *** https://nypost.com/2014/11/02/the-secret-society-cult-that-operates-out-of-murray-hill/ ***https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381978851_Raelism_An_Unconventional_Religious_Pathway_to_Transhumanism*** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%C3%ABlism *** https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/religion-and-philosophy/raelism *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonaid *** https://www.bota.org/ ***https://www.botaineurope.org/ *** https://articles.skeptics.nz/2023/04/24/builders-of-the-adytum-the-tarot-cards-and-qabalah-in-naenae *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Builders_of_the_Adytum *** https://ilovehistory.utah.gov/1847-1904-lds-practice-of-polygamy/ *** https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/fldsprofile.pdf ***https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamentalist_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-Day_Saints *** https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ching_Hai ***https://www.godsdirectcontact.org/spiritualpractice/Master_Ching_Hai.htm *** https://suprememastertv.com/en1/v/211271952624.html *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ching_Hai *** https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ching_Hai *** https://nypost.com/2018/01/11/the-cult-leader-behind-the-worlds-fast-growing-vegan-chain/ ***3242brainwashing,ching_hai,cult_leaders,cult_recruitment,cults,darren_marlar,doomsday_cults,eckankar,flds,happy_science,house_of_yahweh,mind_control,modern_cults,new_religious_movements,nuwaubian_nation,raelian_movement,twelve_tribes,warren_jeffs,weird_darkness,why_people_join_cultsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-coffeeaddiction
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “I Have a Coffee Addiction” by Ashley Ingraham

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 10, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 10, 2026

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HOUR ONE: 
Winnie had two trunks when she arrived at the train station – trunks that contained the severed body parts of her two best friends. She had murdered them, it seems, all in the name of love. (Winnie Ruth Judd: Trunk Murderess) *** Was British government weapons inspector Dr David Kelly murdered? (Many Dark Actors: Dr. David Kelly) *** Madame Delphine LaLaurie, made popular by Kathy Bates in American Horror Story: Coven, was a first class monster. A figure of high society, she was well known for her mistreatment of slaves. But no one knew just how sick she truly was. (The Monster of Royal Street)
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HOUR TWO: Reddit users share some of the strangest, creepiest, most terrifying phone calls they’ve ever received – many that left the recipient with no explanation as to what just happened. (Creepy Phone Calls) *** Elizabeth Bathory was beautiful – and wanted to stay that way. So determined was her desire for a youthful appearance that she would bathe in the blood of young girls, thinking of it as a macabre fountain of youth. But how much truth is there to this story? And are there ghosts today, haunting their residences thanks to the Blood Countess? 
(Ghosts of the Blood Countess)
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: A former schoolhouse has accrued a sinister reputation as one of the most haunted, weirdest places in Japan. (Haunted Schoolhouse In Japan) *** The gold rush brought many to North Carolina – men looking to get rich, and rich men looking to get richer. But the greed also brought cruelty to some mine owners… and that cruelty sometimes brought death… and hauntings. (The Skinflint Mine Entity) *** Was a certain female reporter murdered because she knew too much about the death of John F. Kennedy? (The Dorothy Killgallen Murder) *** Something bizarre and terrifying is living below the streets of London – and there are many theories as to what it might be. (Strange Things Below London)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“The Monster of Royal Street: Delphine LaLaurie”: https://tinyurl.com/ssf9lm3
“Many Dark Actors: Dr. David Kelly”: https://tinyurl.com/uf4jv5m
“Winnie Ruth Judd: Trunk Murderess” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/kpFb30nhABS
“Creepy Phone Calls” by Aaron Edwards for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/spnqq2s
“Ghosts of the Blood Countess” by Amy’s Crypt for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/r4lh7rn
“Strange Things Below London” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ulutgp7
“The Murder of Dorothy Kilgallen” by Jessika M. Thomas for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/tjzpaz7
“The Skinflint Mine Entity” from North Carolina Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/w6ofq7g
“Haunted Schoolhouse In Japan” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/w4n98c6
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Winnie had two trunks when she arrived...==========
HOUR ONE: 
Winnie had two trunks when she arrived at the train station – trunks that contained the severed body parts of her two best friends. She had murdered them, it seems, all in the name of love. (Winnie Ruth Judd: Trunk Murderess) *** Was British government weapons inspector Dr David Kelly murdered? (Many Dark Actors: Dr. David Kelly) *** Madame Delphine LaLaurie, made popular by Kathy Bates in American Horror Story: Coven, was a first class monster. A figure of high society, she was well known for her mistreatment of slaves. But no one knew just how sick she truly was. (The Monster of Royal Street)
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HOUR TWO: Reddit users share some of the strangest, creepiest, most terrifying phone calls they’ve ever received – many that left the recipient with no explanation as to what just happened. (Creepy Phone Calls) *** Elizabeth Bathory was beautiful – and wanted to stay that way. So determined was her desire for a youthful appearance that she would bathe in the blood of young girls, thinking of it as a macabre fountain of youth. But how much truth is there to this story? And are there ghosts today, haunting their residences thanks to the Blood Countess? 
(Ghosts of the Blood Countess)
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: A former schoolhouse has accrued a sinister reputation as one of the most haunted, weirdest places in Japan. (Haunted Schoolhouse In Japan) *** The gold rush brought many to North Carolina – men looking to get rich, and rich men looking to get richer. But the greed also brought cruelty to some mine owners… and that cruelty sometimes brought death… and hauntings. (The Skinflint Mine Entity) *** Was a certain female reporter murdered because she knew too much about the death of John F. Kennedy? (The Dorothy Killgallen Murder) *** Something bizarre and terrifying is living below the streets of London – and there are many theories as to what it might be. (Strange Things Below London)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“The Monster of Royal Street: Delphine LaLaurie”: https://tinyurl.com/ssf9lm3
“Many Dark Actors: Dr. David Kelly”: https://tinyurl.com/uf4jv5m
“Winnie Ruth Judd: Trunk Murderess” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/kpFb30nhABS
“Creepy Phone Calls” by Aaron Edwards for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/spnqq2s
“Ghosts of the Blood Countess” by Amy’s Crypt for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/r4lh7rn
“Strange Things Below London” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ulutgp7
“The Murder of Dorothy Kilgallen” by Jessika M. Thomas for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/tjzpaz7
“The Skinflint Mine Entity” from North Carolina Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/w6ofq7g
“Haunted Schoolhouse In Japan” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/w4n98c6
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(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever...]]>7311falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/DontStopTheCar
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y5pypsk7

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Spooks are known to haunt houses, castles, cemeteries, abandoned hospitals, and even toys or other objects… but somehow, it’s haunted roads that seem the darkest for many. (America’s Haunted Roads) *** A heating engineer working in the Treasurer’s House in York, England is disturbed by music… and then the ghostly presence of at least twenty Roman soldiers walking right past him through the walls! (The Roman Ghosts of York) *** The last man hanged at Bodmin Jail not only still lingers at the location – he has even been caught on camera. (The Haunting of Bodmin Jail) *** We’ll share the true and tragic story of a teenaged girl who’s abnormality landed her on the freak show circuit, with people paying to gawk at “The Camel Girl”. (Ella Harper: The Freak Show Camel Girl)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:02.590 = Show Open
00:02:50.575 = America’s Haunted Roads
00:26:45.310 = The Haunting of Bodmin Jail ***
00:35:22.933 = The Roman Ghosts of York
00:39:56.546 = Ella Harper, The Freak Show Camel Girl ***
00:45:55.801 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“America’s Haunted Roads” sources: RealParanormalExperiences.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ywk5atas, Insider.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8mez23, TravelAndLeisure.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5d8hmyd5, TravelChannel.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8v2d9f, WitteBros.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/598v39hb
“The Haunting of Bodmin Jail” by Melissa Brinks for Ranker’s Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yer4wbnt
“The Roman Ghosts of York” from Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrye36fn
“Ella Harper: The Freak Show Camel Girl” by Bipin Dimri for HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8hj3sj
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Originally aired: March, 2022

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DontStopTheCar

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y5pypsk7

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Spooks are known to haunt houses, castles, cemeteries, abandoned hospitals, and even toys or other objects… but somehow, it’s haunted roads that seem the darkest for many. (America’s Haunted Roads) *** A heating engineer working in the Treasurer’s House in York, England is disturbed by music… and then the ghostly presence of at least twenty Roman soldiers walking right past him through the walls! (The Roman Ghosts of York) *** The last man hanged at Bodmin Jail not only still lingers at the location – he has even been caught on camera. (The Haunting of Bodmin Jail) *** We’ll share the true and tragic story of a teenaged girl who’s abnormality landed her on the freak show circuit, with people paying to gawk at “The Camel Girl”. (Ella Harper: The Freak Show Camel Girl)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:02.590 = Show Open
00:02:50.575 = America’s Haunted Roads
00:26:45.310 = The Haunting of Bodmin Jail ***
00:35:22.933 = The Roman Ghosts of York
00:39:56.546 = Ella Harper, The Freak Show Camel Girl ***
00:45:55.801 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“America’s Haunted Roads” sources: RealParanormalExperiences.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ywk5atas, Insider.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8mez23, TravelAndLeisure.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5d8hmyd5, TravelChannel.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8v2d9f, WitteBros.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/598v39hb
“The Haunting of Bodmin Jail” by Melissa Brinks for Ranker’s Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yer4wbnt
“The Roman Ghosts of York” from Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrye36fn
“Ella Harper: The Freak Show Camel Girl” by Bipin Dimri for HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8hj3sj
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me...]]>2825bodmin_jail,camel_girl,clinton_road,cryptids,dark_history,ella_harper,extraterrestrial_highway,ghosts,ghost_stories,haunted_highways,haunted_roads,hauntings,paranormal,resurrection_mary,roman_ghosts_of_york,route_66_ghosts,true_crime,urban_legends,weird_darkness,william_hamptonfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0739
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Diamond Cut Diamond” (June 02, 1978) ***WD
00:44:33.474 = X-Minus-One, “The Girls From Earth” (June 16, 1957)
01:06:50.118 = Zero Hour, “There’s a Man in 211” (May 23, 1945) ***WD
01:24:07.577 = ABC Mystery Time, “Picture of Dorian Gray” (1957) ***WD (LQ)
01:48:07.812 = Appointment With Fear, “The Speaking Clock” (April 13, 1944)
02:15:31.324 = Arch Oboler’s Play, “Nobody Died” (December 16, 1939)
02:43:13.809 = Barry Craig, “Murder In Wax” (November 21, 1951)
03:11:18.272 = BBC Radio 4, Radio 7, Ghost Story, “The Ghost Train” (January 24, 1988)
04:36:25.323 = Night Beat, “Gusher James” (March 07, 1952)
05:05:29.865 = Show Close


(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0739

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73722720Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:36:53 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The Speaking Clock”: In a Bond Street antique shop where a hundred clocks tick out of time and one of them speaks with a dead man's voice. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Diamond Cut Diamond” (June 02, 1978) ***WD
00:44:33.474 = X-Minus-One, “The Girls From Earth” (June 16, 1957)
01:06:50.118 = Zero Hour, “There’s a Man in 211” (May 23, 1945) ***WD
01:24:07.577 = ABC Mystery Time, “Picture of Dorian Gray” (1957) ***WD (LQ)
01:48:07.812 = Appointment With Fear, “The Speaking Clock” (April 13, 1944)
02:15:31.324 = Arch Oboler’s Play, “Nobody Died” (December 16, 1939)
02:43:13.809 = Barry Craig, “Murder In Wax” (November 21, 1951)
03:11:18.272 = BBC Radio 4, Radio 7, Ghost Story, “The Ghost Train” (January 24, 1988)
04:36:25.323 = Night Beat, “Gusher James” (March 07, 1952)
05:05:29.865 = Show Close


(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0739

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18381falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/UFOTranche05
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/UFOTranche05

Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73696348Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:32:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe Pentagon's fifth batch of declassified UAP files arrived in early August, forty-one newly released records reaching as far back as 1950. Among them is gun-camera footage of four-foot "cold orbs" hovering over the Gulf of Oman, and video of a black...
SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/UFOTranche05

Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736

*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>492falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-stoneangel
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-stoneangel

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Angel Statue Stole my Soul” by Kat Hall

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 09, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-stoneangel

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Angel Statue Stole my Soul” by Kat Hall

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 09, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Bittersweet Honeymoon” (May 30, 1978) ***WD
00:45:31.847 = Suspense, “Woman In Red” (April 06, 1944)
01:14:40.954 = The Creaking Door, “Alive In Grave” (November 30, 1964)
01:43:42.720 = The Saint, “The Case of the Blond Who Lost Her Head” (May 26, 1948)
02:07:42.877 = 2000 Plus, “Insect” (May 17, 1950) ***WD
02:37:06.492 = Unexpected, “Career Woman” (1947-1948)
02:49:12.644 = Dark Venture, “Eclipse” (August 07, 1945)
03:18:58.652 = The Weird Circle, “Ghost’s Touch” (September 17, 1944)
03:44:40.822 = The Whistler, ‘Meet Mr. Death” (April 23, 1945)
04:14:13.335 = Strange Wills, “The Girl In Cell 13” (September 21, 1946)
04:43:53.292 = Witch’s Tale, “Wedding Gift” (March 29, 1938) ***WD
05:07:35.233 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0738

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73693973Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:09:11 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA young scientist's growth-ray experiment leaves his terrified wife and a delivery boy trapped in a locked laboratory with a monstrous, six-foot creature they're certain will devour them — while the truth about what they're facing waits until the very...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Bittersweet Honeymoon” (May 30, 1978) ***WD
00:45:31.847 = Suspense, “Woman In Red” (April 06, 1944)
01:14:40.954 = The Creaking Door, “Alive In Grave” (November 30, 1964)
01:43:42.720 = The Saint, “The Case of the Blond Who Lost Her Head” (May 26, 1948)
02:07:42.877 = 2000 Plus, “Insect” (May 17, 1950) ***WD
02:37:06.492 = Unexpected, “Career Woman” (1947-1948)
02:49:12.644 = Dark Venture, “Eclipse” (August 07, 1945)
03:18:58.652 = The Weird Circle, “Ghost’s Touch” (September 17, 1944)
03:44:40.822 = The Whistler, ‘Meet Mr. Death” (April 23, 1945)
04:14:13.335 = Strange Wills, “The Girl In Cell 13” (September 21, 1946)
04:43:53.292 = Witch’s Tale, “Wedding Gift” (March 29, 1938) ***WD
05:07:35.233 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0738

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18506falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/dontletthemin
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/dontletthemin

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yath5y6w

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Described as childlike beings with eerie coal black eyes, no iris or pupils, and pale, white skin, a scourge of mysterious black-eyed children have been reported all over the world. There are hundreds of reports of black-eyed children, often seen in groups of two or more, who ask for permission to enter the person’s home or vehicle. Witnesses often report an overwhelming feeling of dread and despair in their presence. What the black-eyed children seek is not known… nor is it known exactly what they are. (Invasion Of The Black Eyed Kids) *** In October of 1943, a U.S. Navy destroyer was supposedly turned invisible and teleported from Philadelphia to Norfolk. But did it really happen? (The Truth Behind The Philadelphia Experiment) *** The Witchcraft Act of 1735 ended the gruesome practice of burning witches at the stake, making it illegal to accuse anyone of having magical powers. Yet in 1944, Helen Duncan was convicted under this very law for fraudulent spiritual activities. Despite her claims of contacting spirits through ectoplasm and even revealing classified naval secrets, she was sentenced to prison. Her trial was one of the last times the Witchcraft Act was used before being replaced in 1951, but her supporters continue to campaign for her pardon. (Britain’s Last Witch) *** Once a powerful festival, Dies Sanguinis, or "Day of Blood," honored the Roman goddess of war, Bellona, with animal sacrifices and martial rituals. The festival showcased Rome's military strength and dedication to victory. Although the rise of Christianity and the fall of the Roman Empire eventually ended the festival, its legacy still sheds light on the fascinating nature of ancient Roman culture. (Rome’s Day of the Bloody Sacrifice) *** The Dardeen family was found brutally murdered in their home near Ina, Illinois, leaving residents and investigators stumped. Yet even after a confession by Tommy Lynn Sells, the truth is still a mystery. (Demise of the Dardeen Family)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:03:33.089 = Show Open
00:06:34.068 = Invasion of the Black Eyed Kids (Part 1)
00:15:22.343 = Invasion of the Black Eyed Kids (Part 2) ***
00:35:26.768 = Demise of the Dardeen Family ***
00:53:33.895 = The Truth Behind The Philadelphia Experiment ***
00:59:05.177 = Britain’s Last Witch
01:06:50.721 = Rome’s Day of Bloody Sacrifice ***
01:10:26.990 = Show Close
01:11:54.153 = SONG: “Flee The Eyes As Black As Night” by Dark Weirdness: https://weirddarkness.com/music
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
BOOK: “The Black-Eyed Kids” by G. Michael Vasey, https://amzn.to/3Tniri9
BOOK: “The Chilling True Terror of the Black Eyed Kids Monster Compilation” by G. Michael Vasey, https://amzn.to/3R8eTi7
BOOK: “The Case For The UFO” by M.K. Jessup: https://amzn.to/3JRDwxz
MORE BEK EPISODES: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8kn9fpe9, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2tcs3p3n,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2tcs3p3n, https://weirddarkness.com/let-us-in/
“Invasion Of The Black-Eyed Kids” sources: Anomalien, https://bit.ly/3WszSln, https://bit.ly/3WtCGhV,https://bit.ly/3Ww4ySw, https://bit.ly/44uJb6j; The Business Standard, https://bit.ly/3yhWESI
“Demise of the Dardeen Family” source: Wikipedia, https://bit.ly/3WqgHbQ
“The Truth Behind The Philadelphia Experiment” source: Katie Serena at AllThatsInteresting.com, https://bit.ly/3JRDi9H
“Britain’s Last Witch” source: AmusingPlanet.com, https://bit.ly/3UzX7Hk; History Extra, https://bit.ly/3JQez5x: The National, https://bit.ly/3UzgDUs
“Rome’s Day of the Bloody Sacrifice” source: Ancient Origins, https://bit.ly/3WtCzTx; Tales Beyond Belief, https://bit.ly/3URoQ6T; Journal Of Cognitive Historiography, https://doi.org/10.1558/jch.39915; Roger Pearse, https://bit.ly/3wrydBS; Academia.edu, https://bit.ly/3JREmKJ
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: May 08, 2024

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Described as childlike beings with eerie coal black eyes, no iris or pupils, and pale, white skin, a scourge of mysterious black-eyed children have been reported all over the world. There are hundreds of reports of black-eyed children, often seen in groups of two or more, who ask for permission to enter the person’s home or vehicle. Witnesses often report an overwhelming feeling of dread and despair in their presence. What the black-eyed children seek is not known… nor is it known exactly what they are. (Invasion Of The Black Eyed Kids) *** In October of 1943, a U.S. Navy destroyer was supposedly turned invisible and teleported from Philadelphia to Norfolk. But did it really happen? (The Truth Behind The Philadelphia Experiment) *** The Witchcraft Act of 1735 ended the gruesome practice of burning witches at the stake, making it illegal to accuse anyone of having magical powers. Yet in 1944, Helen Duncan was convicted under this very law for fraudulent spiritual activities. Despite her claims of contacting spirits through ectoplasm and even revealing classified naval secrets, she was sentenced to prison. Her trial was one of the last times the Witchcraft Act was used before being replaced in 1951, but her supporters continue to campaign for her pardon. (Britain’s Last Witch) *** Once a powerful festival, Dies Sanguinis, or "Day of Blood," honored the Roman goddess of war, Bellona, with animal sacrifices and martial rituals. The festival showcased Rome's military strength and dedication to victory. Although the rise of Christianity and the fall of the Roman Empire eventually ended the festival, its legacy still sheds light on the fascinating nature of ancient Roman culture. (Rome’s Day of the Bloody Sacrifice) *** The Dardeen family was found brutally murdered in their home near Ina, Illinois, leaving residents and investigators stumped. Yet even after a confession by Tommy Lynn Sells, the truth is still a mystery. (Demise of the Dardeen Family)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:03:33.089 = Show Open
00:06:34.068 = Invasion of the Black Eyed Kids (Part 1)
00:15:22.343 = Invasion of the Black Eyed Kids (Part 2) ***
00:35:26.768 = Demise of the Dardeen Family ***
00:53:33.895 = The Truth Behind The Philadelphia Experiment ***
00:59:05.177 = Britain’s Last Witch
01:06:50.721 = Rome’s Day of Bloody Sacrifice ***
01:10:26.990 = Show Close
01:11:54.153 = SONG: “Flee The Eyes As Black As Night” by Dark Weirdness: https://weirddarkness.com/music
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Arctic Encounter” (May 26, 1978) ***WD
00:44:08.465 = Quiet Please, “A Time To Be Born” (March 27, 1949)
01:13:26.009 = Radio City Playhouse, “Local Storm” (December 04, 1949)
01:37:38.711 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Case of the Glowing Eyes” (May 20, 1943) ***WD
02:06:19.867 = Sam Spade, “Death Bed Caper” (June 20, 1948)
02:35:47.495 = The Sealed Book, “Out of the Past” (May1 3, 1945) ***WD
03:05:17.187 = The Shadow, “The Club of Doom” (December 19, 1943)
03:29:21.706 = Sleep No More, “The Bet Clerks Quest” (April 03, 1957)
03:58:42.609 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Ghosting” (January 22, 2004)
04:26:40.026 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The Voice of Death” (March 06, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
04:39:07.050 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Raven” (1960s)
04:48:33.312 = Incredible But True, “The Man Who Walked Behind” (1950-1951)
04:51:44.006 = Strange Adventure, “Death Rides The Desert” (1945)
04:55:01.207 = Beyond The Green Door, “New Hebridos Fisherman” (1966)
04:58:48.586 = Show Close

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Arctic Encounter” (May 26, 1978) ***WD
00:44:08.465 = Quiet Please, “A Time To Be Born” (March 27, 1949)
01:13:26.009 = Radio City Playhouse, “Local Storm” (December 04, 1949)
01:37:38.711 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Case of the Glowing Eyes” (May 20, 1943) ***WD
02:06:19.867 = Sam Spade, “Death Bed Caper” (June 20, 1948)
02:35:47.495 = The Sealed Book, “Out of the Past” (May1 3, 1945) ***WD
03:05:17.187 = The Shadow, “The Club of Doom” (December 19, 1943)
03:29:21.706 = Sleep No More, “The Bet Clerks Quest” (April 03, 1957)
03:58:42.609 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Ghosting” (January 22, 2004)
04:26:40.026 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The Voice of Death” (March 06, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
04:39:07.050 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Raven” (1960s)
04:48:33.312 = Incredible But True, “The Man Who Walked Behind” (1950-1951)
04:51:44.006 = Strange Adventure, “Death Rides The Desert” (1945)
04:55:01.207 = Beyond The Green Door, “New Hebridos Fisherman” (1966)
04:58:48.586 = Show Close

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“A Diner Open 25 Hours a Day” by Christopher Maxim: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChristopherMaxim/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 08, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 08, 2026

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“The Many Hauntings of the S.K. Pierce Mansion” from SlightlyOddFitchburg.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p85u74e, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88ef7h

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Originally aired: March, 2022

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“The Many Hauntings of the S.K. Pierce Mansion” from SlightlyOddFitchburg.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p85u74e, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88ef7h

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Originally aired: March, 2022

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 07, 2026

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Thousands of people have vanished without a trace from America's wilderness areas, leaving behind baffling clues that defy conventional explanation. From children who disappear within seconds while picking berries to hikers in bright clothing who seem to evaporate from marked trails, these cases share disturbing patterns that suggest something beyond ordinary misadventure. What is happening in our national parks? And what strange forces might be responsible for those who seemingly step off the face of the earth?

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
David Paulides' "Missing 411" Book Series (Missing 411: Western United States & Canada * Missing 411: Eastern United States * Missing 411: North America and Beyond * Missing 411: The Devil's in the Detail)https://www.canammissing.com/missing-411.html
CanAm Missing Project Website: https://www.canammissing.com
George Knapp's Interview with David Paulides for Mystery Wire: https://www.mysterywire.com/ufo/david-paulides-missing-411/
National Park Service Missing Persons Database: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/foia/foia-reading-room.htm
Documentaries on Missing 411: "Missing 411" (2016), https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5864680; "Missing 411: The Hunted" (2019), https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10524262
Coast to Coast AM Interviews with David Paulides: https://www.coasttocoastam.com/guest/paulides-david/49441/
Mysterious Universe: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2024/08/Don-t-Want-to-Mysteriously-Vanish-Don-t-Do-These-Things-/
The Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs): https://www.namus.gov/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Dennis_Martin,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Alfred_Beilhartz,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Jaryd_Atadero, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kecksburg_UFO_incident
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Originally aired: March 26, 2025
Across North America, more than two thousand people have vanished in and around national parks under circumstances that resist every ordinary explanation. Former law enforcement officer David Paulides has spent years documenting these cases in his Missing 411 series, isolating the ones that can't be written off as voluntary disappearances, accidents, or animal predation — and finding that what remains follows a disturbing set of recurring patterns he calls profile points.This episode of Weird Darkness walks through those patterns one by one. It opens with the national park clusters and the failure of search and rescue dogs — trained trackers that lose the scent at a dead stop, panic, or never catch it at all — then moves to the berry-picking connection, with more than a century of cases: Lillian Carney in 1897 Maine, Alice Rachel Peck and her account of "The Black Man" who carried her, Eddie Hamilton, Wesley Piatote, Jack Pike, Simon Skogan, Gary Bailey, and the strange 1965 Kuninga family encounter in Finland. From there it examines the bright-clothing factor through the best-known cases in the catalog — Dennis Martin's 1969 vanishing in the Great Smoky Mountains, Alfred Beilhartz in Rocky Mountain National Park, and Jaryd Atadero in Colorado's Poudre Canyon — followed by the recurring role of granite boulder fields, nearby water, sudden weather, and victims who step out of sight around a bend and are gone.The episode also weighs what happens when bodies are recovered, often in previously searched areas or terrain the victim could not have reached, and lays out the range of proposed explanations — from unreported crimes and disorientation to cryptids, folklore entities, and Indigenous traditions of places where the veil between worlds runs thin — without landing on any of them. It closes with practical wilderness-safety guidance for anyone who'd rather not become a Missing 411 case themselves.

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/34vb6kex

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Thousands of people have vanished without a trace from America's wilderness areas, leaving behind baffling clues that defy conventional explanation. From children who disappear within seconds while picking berries to hikers in bright clothing who seem to evaporate from marked trails, these cases share disturbing patterns that suggest something beyond ordinary misadventure. What is happening in our national parks? And what strange forces might be responsible for those who seemingly step off the face of the earth?

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
David Paulides' "Missing 411" Book Series (Missing 411: Western United States & Canada * Missing 411: Eastern United States * Missing 411: North America and Beyond * Missing 411: The Devil's in the Detail)https://www.canammissing.com/missing-411.html
CanAm Missing Project Website: https://www.canammissing.com
George Knapp's Interview with David Paulides for Mystery Wire: https://www.mysterywire.com/ufo/david-paulides-missing-411/
National Park Service Missing Persons Database: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/foia/foia-reading-room.htm
Documentaries on Missing 411: "Missing 411" (2016), https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5864680; "Missing 411: The Hunted" (2019), https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10524262
Coast to Coast AM Interviews with David Paulides: https://www.coasttocoastam.com/guest/paulides-david/49441/
Mysterious Universe: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2024/08/Don-t-Want-to-Mysteriously-Vanish-Don-t-Do-These-Things-/
The Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs): https://www.namus.gov/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Dennis_Martin,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Alfred_Beilhartz,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Jaryd_Atadero, fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0736
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Window to Oblivion” (May 23, 1978)
00:44:05.587 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Visiting Corpse” (January 09, 1944)
01:12:38.749 = CBC Nightfall, “The Telltale Heart” (August 01, 1980)
01:40:47.122 = Obsession, “Solitary Genius” (July 30, 1951) ***WD (LQ)
02:04:08.135 = Origin of Superstition, “Knock On Wood” (1935) ***WD
02:17:51.431 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Joe Candono Blackmail Pictures” (March 27, 1949)
02:49:57.789 = Peril, “Man Against The City/Purple Death” (1953) ***WD
03:11:08.909 = Mystery Playhouse, “Man In Velvet Hat” (December 19, 1944) ***WD
03:39:06.839 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Leona’s Room” (February 25, 1949)
04:07:58.182 = Price of Fear, “Soul Music” (October 27, 1973) ***WD
04:36:05.849 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Three Frogs” (April 29, 1948) ***WD
05:04:54.373 = Show Close

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Window to Oblivion” (May 23, 1978)
00:44:05.587 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Visiting Corpse” (January 09, 1944)
01:12:38.749 = CBC Nightfall, “The Telltale Heart” (August 01, 1980)
01:40:47.122 = Obsession, “Solitary Genius” (July 30, 1951) ***WD (LQ)
02:04:08.135 = Origin of Superstition, “Knock On Wood” (1935) ***WD
02:17:51.431 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Joe Candono Blackmail Pictures” (March 27, 1949)
02:49:57.789 = Peril, “Man Against The City/Purple Death” (1953) ***WD
03:11:08.909 = Mystery Playhouse, “Man In Velvet Hat” (December 19, 1944) ***WD
03:39:06.839 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Leona’s Room” (February 25, 1949)
04:07:58.182 = Price of Fear, “Soul Music” (October 27, 1973) ***WD
04:36:05.849 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Three Frogs” (April 29, 1948) ***WD
05:04:54.373 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Girl He Left Behind” (May 22, 1978)
00:44:53.033 = Michael Shayne, “Mary Noble Suspects Uncle Briggs” (June 11, 1945) ***WD
01:14:29.830 = Beyond Midnight, “The Thing in Cabin 105” (February 28, 1969) ***WD
01:45:19.270 = MindWebs, “Gas Mask” (April 02, 1983)
02:08:37.602 = Chamber of Horrors, “The Waxwork” (ADU) ***WD
02:34:53.987 = Mystery In The Air, “Black Cat” (September 18, 1947) ***WD
03:00:40.112 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Hands of Mr. Ottermole” (June 21, 1946)
03:30:03.061 = Mr. Keen, “The Woman In Blue” (June 15, 1944)
03:59:15.197 = Murder At Midnight, “Creeper” (May 15, 1950) ***WD
04:24:31.631 = The Black Museum, “The Telegram” (February 26, 1951) ***WD
04:48:07.485 = Calling All Detectives, “Jerry Witnesses a Murder” (July 08, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
04:56:12.567 = Tales of the Frightened, “Shakespeare’s Hometown” (December 17, 1957)
05:00:30.682 = Show Close

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Girl He Left Behind” (May 22, 1978)
00:44:53.033 = Michael Shayne, “Mary Noble Suspects Uncle Briggs” (June 11, 1945) ***WD
01:14:29.830 = Beyond Midnight, “The Thing in Cabin 105” (February 28, 1969) ***WD
01:45:19.270 = MindWebs, “Gas Mask” (April 02, 1983)
02:08:37.602 = Chamber of Horrors, “The Waxwork” (ADU) ***WD
02:34:53.987 = Mystery In The Air, “Black Cat” (September 18, 1947) ***WD
03:00:40.112 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Hands of Mr. Ottermole” (June 21, 1946)
03:30:03.061 = Mr. Keen, “The Woman In Blue” (June 15, 1944)
03:59:15.197 = Murder At Midnight, “Creeper” (May 15, 1950) ***WD
04:24:31.631 = The Black Museum, “The Telegram” (February 26, 1951) ***WD
04:48:07.485 = Calling All Detectives, “Jerry Witnesses a Murder” (July 08, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
04:56:12.567 = Tales of the Frightened, “Shakespeare’s Hometown” (December 17, 1957)
05:00:30.682 = Show Close

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IN THIS EPISODE: “Frame By Frame” by Keith Conrad

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IN THIS EPISODE: “Frame By Frame” by Keith Conrad

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We’ll look at the crazy story of the Great Worcester Airship Hoax of 1909! *** We’ll meet a cat that must have more than nine lives, as it survived three World War Two shipwrecks and lived to meow about it! (Unsinkable Sam) *** UFO crash stories are somewhat ubiquitous, with most immediately pointing to Roswell, New Mexico… or Aurora, Texas… or even the so-called “Battle Over Los Angeles”. But there are many other stories of flying saucers crashing to Earth – and we’ll look at one that took place in Bolivia, in 1978. (The Bolivia UFO Crash) *** A hidden artifact found in a mysterious hill in Oklahoma reveals a terrifying story! (Oklahoma’s Mysterious Hollow Hill)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:53.694 = Show Open
00:02:30.154 = The Great Worcester Airship Hoax of 1909, Part 1
00:13:35.660 = The Great Worcester Airship Hoax of 1909, Part 2 ***
00:23:58.982 = Unsinkable Sam
00:31:02.011 = Oklahoma’s Mysterious Hollow Hill ***
00:44:45.651 = The Bolivia UFO Crash ***
00:50:06.348 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Oklahoma’s Mysterious Hollow Hill” by Ellen Lloyd for AncientPages.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44s54rmp,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p86uyt7
“Unsinkable Sam” by Natasha Ishak for AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8j9nkz
“The Bolivia UFO Crash” posted at Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3f4b2rr7
“The Great Worcester Airship Hoax of 1909” from SlightlyOddFitchburg.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2adehevb,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckp2hh9
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Originally aired: March, 2022
On this episode of Weird Darkness, host Darren Marlar follows a flying machine that may never have flown, a cat credited with surviving three warships in a single year, a silver cylinder buried under a haunted Oklahoma mound, and a cylindrical object that tore into a Bolivian mountain in broad daylight.It opens in Worcester, Massachusetts, in December of 1909, where Wallace E. Tillinghast, vice-president of the Sure Seal Manufacturing Company, told the Boston Herald he had invented a heavier-than-air flying machine that could carry three passengers some three hundred miles at a hundred and twenty miles an hour, only a few years after the Wright brothers had struggled to keep a powered aircraft aloft for a few hundred feet. Wallace never produced the machine, yet crowds across Massachusetts and out into Arkansas, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island reported a mysterious airship moving silently through the night sky, with one witness in Revere describing seventy-foot wings and an engine he claimed he could hear rumbling from the ground. In Providence, a young H.P. Lovecraft cut through the excitement by identifying the light everyone was pointing at as the planet Venus. The New England Skeptical Society would later attribute the whole affair to collective wish-fulfillment, while the UFOlogist John A. Keel traced it back to an unnamed inventor who had been working his way east since the great California airship sightings of 1896, recruiting well-liked local men like Wallace to serve as the public face of a flying machine that never quite worked.From there the show crosses to the North Atlantic and the tale of Unsinkable Sam, a black-and-white tuxedo cat said to have survived three shipwrecks during a single stretch of the Second World War. As the legend runs, he began the war aboard the German battleship Bismarck, was pulled from a floating plank by the crew of the British destroyer HMSCossack after the Bismarck went down on May 27th, 1941, and was renamed Oscar. When the Cossack was torpedoed months later, the cat was said to have been rescued again, this time by the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal, which is where the nickname Unsinkable Sam took hold; after the Ark Royal itself was torpedoed on November 14th, 1941, he reportedly turned up unharmed once more and was carried off by the HMS Legion. Darren measures the story against the record, noting that Bismarck survivors recalled no cat aboard, that a well-known photograph tied to Sam actually shows a different ship's cat named Simon of the HMS Amethyst, and that the seagoing cat was a genuine naval tradition even if this particular survivor may have been assembled from several.Next comes a haunted mound outside Binger, in Caddo County, Oklahoma, and a silver cylinder said to hold the reason the local people would not go near it. The account reaches print through a 1930s newspaper clipping rediscovered by Mrs. Cossette Willoughby of San Jose, California, in which a traveling reporter digs at dawn beside a mound her friends Pat and Louis warned was watched by two phantoms, a woman by day and a headless man by night. Inside the cylinder are papers written in Castilian Spanish, describing how a soldier named Alfonzo, separated from Francisco Vázquez de Coronado's 1541 hunt for the Seven Cities of Gold, wandered into a cave and down into a hidden underground country called Kenyan, ruled by long-headed people and guarded by hairless, dog-like beasts that gave off a musty animal odor. Drawing on Timothy Green Beckley's book Subterranean Worlds Inside Earth, the segment lays out Alfonzo's account of his wife Teen, their failed escape on the back of one of those beasts, and the sentence that supposedly set their preserved bodies walking the mound to frighten off anyone who might find the passage.The episode closes on the afternoon of May 6th, 1978, when something cylindrical slammed into the El Taire mountain along the Bermejo River, on the border between the Bolivian province of Tarija and Argentina, with a supersonic blast heard 150 miles away and windowpanes cracked 30 miles out in every direction. Border policemen described a metallic object trailing white smoke; Corporal Natalio Farfan Ruiz felt the ground tremble as it fell, and Policeman Juan Hurtado said the thing passed directly over his head before it struck the slope. The Buenos Aires newspaper Clarín reported that a police chief in Tarija had located a dented metal cylinder roughly twelve feet long, and while a promised NASA expert never arrived, two United States Air Force officers, Colonel Robert Simmons and Major John Heise, did, later confirmed through released State Department documents to have flown in under a program called Project Moon Dust. Darren ends on the stranger thread running through those files, the 1127th field activities group's interest in HUMINT, the gathering of UFO information from human sources through what the documents themselves describe as a game of deceit.

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We’ll look at the crazy story of the Great Worcester Airship Hoax of 1909! *** We’ll meet a cat that must have more than nine lives, as it survived three World War Two shipwrecks and lived to meow about it! (Unsinkable Sam) *** UFO crash stories are somewhat ubiquitous, with most immediately pointing to Roswell, New Mexico… or Aurora, Texas… or even the so-called “Battle Over Los Angeles”. But there are many other stories of flying saucers crashing to Earth – and we’ll look at one that took place in Bolivia, in 1978. (The Bolivia UFO Crash) *** A hidden artifact found in a mysterious hill in Oklahoma reveals a terrifying story! (Oklahoma’s Mysterious Hollow Hill)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:53.694 = Show Open
00:02:30.154 = The Great Worcester Airship Hoax of 1909, Part 1
00:13:35.660 = The Great Worcester Airship Hoax of 1909, Part 2 ***
00:23:58.982 = Unsinkable Sam
00:31:02.011 = Oklahoma’s Mysterious Hollow Hill ***
00:44:45.651 = The Bolivia UFO Crash ***
00:50:06.348 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Oklahoma’s Mysterious Hollow Hill” by Ellen Lloyd for AncientPages.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44s54rmp,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p86uyt7
“Unsinkable Sam” by Natasha Ishak for AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8j9nkz
“The Bolivia UFO Crash” posted at Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3f4b2rr7
“The Great Worcester Airship Hoax of 1909” from SlightlyOddFitchburg.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2adehevb,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckp2hh9
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Originally aired: March, 2022
On this episode of Weird Darkness, host Darren Marlar follows a flying machine that may never have flown, a cat credited with surviving three warships in...]]>3099falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0734
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Hundred Dollar Difference” (May 19, 1978) ***WD
00:44:49.646 = Sherlock Holmes, “Horseless Carriage” (February 24, 1947) ***WD
01:13:45.557 = Mystery House, “A Killing In Market” (May 31, 1946)
01:39:11.056 = Inner Sanctum, “Death Is An Artist” (January 23, 1945)
02:08:47.121 = Jeff Regan, “The Man Who Came Back” (August 21, 1948) ***WD
02:37:47.050 = The Key, “Ninety-Three-Year-Old Man” (1956) ***WD
03:03:15.060 = Lights Out, “The Story of Mr. Maggs” (December 01, 1942) ***WD
03:29:48.621 = Macabre, “Crystalline Man” (January 01, 1962) ***WD
03:58:09.534 = Philip Marlowe, “Deep Shadow” (March 21, 1950)
04:27:44.319 = Blackstone The Magic Magician, “The Ghost That Trapped a Killer” (October 03, 1948) ***WD
04:39:26.334 = The Black Mass, “Death of Halpin Fraser” (May 20, 1964) ***WD
05:10:33.358 = Show Close

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Hundred Dollar Difference” (May 19, 1978) ***WD
00:44:49.646 = Sherlock Holmes, “Horseless Carriage” (February 24, 1947) ***WD
01:13:45.557 = Mystery House, “A Killing In Market” (May 31, 1946)
01:39:11.056 = Inner Sanctum, “Death Is An Artist” (January 23, 1945)
02:08:47.121 = Jeff Regan, “The Man Who Came Back” (August 21, 1948) ***WD
02:37:47.050 = The Key, “Ninety-Three-Year-Old Man” (1956) ***WD
03:03:15.060 = Lights Out, “The Story of Mr. Maggs” (December 01, 1942) ***WD
03:29:48.621 = Macabre, “Crystalline Man” (January 01, 1962) ***WD
03:58:09.534 = Philip Marlowe, “Deep Shadow” (March 21, 1950)
04:27:44.319 = Blackstone The Magic Magician, “The Ghost That Trapped a Killer” (October 03, 1948) ***WD
04:39:26.334 = The Black Mass, “Death of Halpin Fraser” (May 20, 1964) ***WD
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 05, 2026

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Can a priest believe in witches, werewolves, and vampires? The answer is yes – and his name was Montague Summers. Was he a kook, or was he seeing the truth that others ignored? (Montague Summers Believed in Monsters) *** He smiled without speaking, appeared alongside UFOs, and promised to return – who, or what, was the mysterious Indrid Cold? (The Grinning Man – The Legend of Indrid Cold) *** Somewhere out there, another version of you made a different choice – that’s the multiverse theory. And the key to proving it could lie in changing someone else’s history. (Visiting Our Neighbors in a Parallel Universe) *** Anatoli Bugorski accidentally stuck his head in the world’s most powerful particle accelerator in 1978; he saw a flash brighter than a thousand suns, and somehow lived to tell about it. (The Man Who Survived An Atomic Blast Through His Skull) *** In 1971, a massive glowing sphere hovered silently over a U.S. Navy carrier — and for twenty minutes, the entire ship went dark. (Code Black: The USS Kennedy UFO Incident) *** She was a Houston socialite raised like royalty, but Joan Robinson Hill’s glittering life came to a mysterious end – followed by affairs, secret autopsies, a sensational trial, and a murder that still raises more questions than answers. (Murder in Texas: The Strange Death of Joan Robinson Hill) *** Imagine calling 911 because a perfectly healthy and alive loved one insists they’re dead – and wants to be taken to the morgue to join the other corpses! (Walking Dead: The Syndrome That Makes You Think You Are Deceased) *** Locals whisper about witches and shadows at Blood’s Point Cemetery, but the real horror lies in a forgotten tragedy no ghost story could match. (The Witch, The Shadow, and the Secrets of Bloods Point)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:19.350 = Show Open
00:04:01.662 = Montague Summers Believed In Monsters
00:12:33.941 = Visiting Our Next Door Neighbors in a Parallel Universe ***
00:16:55.866 = Code Black: The USS Kennedy UFO Incident
00:27:48.566 = Murder in Texas: The Strange Death of Joan Robinson Hill ***
00:36:51.664 = The Man Who Survived An Atomic Blast Through His Skull
00:40:06.356 = Walking Dead: The Syndrome That Makes You Think You Are Deceased
00:46:04.042 = The Witch, The Shadow, and the Secrets of Bloods Point ***
00:51:53.221 = The Grinning Man: The Legend of Indrid Cold
01:05:38.345 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Code Black: The USS Kennedy UFO Incident”: https://rense.com/ufo/kennedy.htm,https://www.ufoinsight.com/ufos/cover-ups/the-1971-bermuda-triangle-ufo-incident
“Visiting our Next Door Neighbors in a Parallel Universe”: https://weirddarkness.com/visiting-our-next-door-neighbors-in-a-parallel-universe/, https://www.space.com/the-universe/could-we-travel-to-parallel-universes
“The Man Who Survived An Atomic Blast Through His Skull”: https://weirddarkness.com/the-man-who-survived-an-atomic-blast-through-his-skull/
“Montague Summers Believed In Monsters”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montague_Summers,https://libraryblog.lbrut.org.uk/2017/10/montague-summers/,https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8955270/montague-summers, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Montague-Summers, https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/32006.Montague_Summers,https://www.bloodynews.ro/article/the-controversial-life-of-montague-summers-a-priest-who-believed-in-vampires-and-witches/
“Murder in Texas: The Strange Death of Joan Robinson Hill”: https://the-line-up.com/murder-in-texas-the-strange-death-of-joan-robinson-hill
“Walking Dead: The Syndrome That Makes You Think You’re Deceased”: https://the-line-up.com/cotards-syndrome-the-living-dead
“The Witch, The Shadow, and the Secrets of Bloods Point”: https://www.hauntedrockford.com/hidden-in-the-shadows/
“The Grinning Man: The Legend of Indrid Cold”: https://believingthebizarre.com/indrid-cold-the-grinning-man/
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Originally aired: March 25, 2025

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Can a priest believe in witches, werewolves, and vampires? The answer is yes – and his name was Montague Summers. Was he a kook, or was he seeing the truth that others ignored? (Montague Summers Believed in Monsters) *** He smiled without speaking, appeared alongside UFOs, and promised to return – who, or what, was the mysterious Indrid Cold? (The Grinning Man – The Legend of Indrid Cold) *** Somewhere out there, another version of you made a different choice – that’s the multiverse theory. And the key to proving it could lie in changing someone else’s history. (Visiting Our Neighbors in a Parallel Universe) *** Anatoli Bugorski accidentally stuck his head in the world’s most powerful particle accelerator in 1978; he saw a flash brighter than a thousand suns, and somehow lived to tell about it. (The Man Who Survived An Atomic Blast Through His Skull) *** In 1971, a massive glowing sphere hovered silently over a U.S. Navy carrier — and for twenty minutes, the entire ship went dark. (Code Black: The USS Kennedy UFO Incident) *** She was a Houston socialite raised like royalty, but Joan Robinson Hill’s glittering life came to a mysterious end – followed by affairs, secret autopsies, a sensational trial, and a murder that still raises more questions than answers. (Murder in Texas: The Strange Death of Joan Robinson Hill) *** Imagine calling 911 because a perfectly healthy and alive loved one insists they’re dead – and wants to be taken to the morgue to join the other corpses! (Walking Dead: The Syndrome That Makes You Think You Are Deceased) *** Locals whisper about witches and shadows at Blood’s Point Cemetery, but the real horror lies in a forgotten tragedy no ghost story could match. (The Witch, The Shadow, and the Secrets of Bloods Point)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:19.350 = Show Open
00:04:01.662 = Montague Summers Believed In Monsters
00:12:33.941 = Visiting Our Next Door Neighbors in a Parallel Universe ***
00:16:55.866 = Code Black: The USS Kennedy UFO Incident
00:27:48.566 = Murder in Texas: The Strange Death of Joan Robinson Hill ***
00:36:51.664 = The Man Who Survived An Atomic Blast Through His Skull
00:40:06.356 = Walking Dead: The Syndrome That Makes You Think You Are Deceased
00:46:04.042 = The Witch, The Shadow, and the Secrets of Bloods Point ***
00:51:53.221 = The Grinning Man: The Legend of Indrid Cold
01:05:38.345 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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“Code Black: The USS Kennedy UFO Incident”: https://rense.com/ufo/kennedy.htm,fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/NakedJesusCrash
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 04, 2026

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We’ve had several episodes before about mysterious locations that are host to strange, paranormal activity. Skinwalker Ranch, for example, or The Bennington Triangle, or even the harsh terrain of Alaska. Perhaps one of the locations that appears to persistently slip under the radar is the San Luis Valley in Colorado. The region is home to very much the same variety of paranormal activity as other apparent hot spots. UFO sightings here are in abundance, for example. As are cases of cattle mutilation, sightings of strange creatures, and even alien abduction. In short, the San Luis Valley could be one of the most interesting locations in the world.
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“The Paranormal, Extraterrestrial, and Otherworldly Explanations for Cattle Mutilations” by Marcus Lowth for UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/66a64hu5, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vhykeezp
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Originally aired: March 2022

Weird Darkness devotes a full episode to Colorado's San Luis Valley, moving from Native American creation myths through the 1967 mutilation of a horse named Lady, decades of Bigfoot encounters, and a global run of cattle mutilation cases tied to UFO sightings, secret government programs, and alien abduction.It opens with the valley's own history: the region passed from Mexican to American territory after the 1846-1848 Mexican-American War, and archaeological evidence places human habitation there for roughly 7,000 years across close to a dozen Native American tribes. Several of those tribes describe the surrounding peaks as the Sipapu, a place of creation and emergence, and the Navajo specifically name the Blanca Massif as the point where "star people" enter this world aboard what their oral tradition calls flying seed pods, a phrase researchers have since compared to modern disc-shaped UFO reports. The same traditions include legends of shapeshifting beasts roaming the valley, stories some investigators now link to the Bigfoot sightings still reported there.From there the episode turns to the case that first brought cattle mutilation into national headlines: the September 27, 1967 death of a three-year-old Appaloosa mare named Lady, discovered by Harry King and his mother, Agnes, on land belonging to his sister, Nellie Lewis. The horse's head had been stripped completely to the bone with surgically precise cuts, no blood was found anywhere at the scene despite the wounds, and a strong chemical odor hung in the air near the body. Investigators also noted that the horse's own tracks stopped abruptly about 100 feet from where she was found, that scorch marks including a distinct circular pattern marked the ground nearby, and that Agnes King recalled an unidentified object flying over her house in the days before the discovery. The Aerial Phenomena Research Organization investigated, and pathologist Dr. John Altshuler, examining the remains, found the heart, lungs, thyroid, and abdominal organs removed with medical precision and the body completely drained of blood. Alamosa County Sheriff Ben Phillips attributed the death to a lightning strike without visiting the site, and the Condon Committee later reported no evidence of abnormal causes, addressing neither the missing blood nor the burns. Press coverage mistakenly named the horse Snippy, after her sire, and the name stuck permanently. Researcher Christopher O'Brien would go on to document more than 200 further mutilation reports in the San Luis Valley alone, estimating the true, unreported total closer to 1,000.Next comes a survey of the valley's stranger residents, starting with a 1992 sighting known regionally as the Woman in Red, in which a driver picked up a hitchhiking woman who vanished after he noticed she had goat-like legs and hooves. The same stretch of the episode covers a wave of Bigfoot encounters that struck a seven-square-mile radius between late December 1993 and early January 1994, including a December 31 sighting with footprint tracks clear enough to show toenail impressions and partially captured on police video, plus a 2000 report from two ATV riders near Blanca Peak who tracked a seven-foot, brown-haired creature before losing it in the trees. Christopher O'Brien's files also record a white buffalo that appeared and then vanished without a trace near Winchell Lake in the early 1980s, a 1993 wave of legless, slug-like creatures locals call prairie dragons, and a report of an out-of-place platypus. The segment also revisits the Old Scratch legend, a century-old story of a well-dressed stranger who appears in a cantina during Lent and reveals claws, cloven hooves, and a tail before fleeing when confronted, last reported in 1984, then covers mid-1960s witness Robert Whitting, who claimed a craft pulled alongside his car and telepathically warned him of a dead black dog in the road ahead. It closes at the modern UFO Watchtower, a platform built for its 360-degree view of the valley that still draws UFO sightings and researchers year-round.The episode then widens its scope to cattle mutilation as a global phenomenon, opening with a 1606 case recorded in the court records of England's King James I describing sheep found with only their tallow and inner organs removed, and a Texas horse whose entire nervous system was surgically extracted in the same territory that saw a wave of sheep mutilations in 2013. It cites an FBI report from the late 1970s tallying roughly 8,000 mutilations in Colorado alone and lays out the pattern researchers keep finding: animals drained completely of blood, organs removed with surgical precision, unusual chemical readings in tissue samples, and a consistent absence of scavengers at the scene. From there it crosses to Cannock Chase in Staffordshire, England, where in 1985 a father and son watched a silent, triangular craft with three underside lights hover over a field, followed two days later by a duck hunter who saw a similar object stop over grazing cattle and fire light beams in his direction as he approached.A string of British cases follows, beginning with the 2010 mutilations of sheep near Shrewsbury, England, where animals were found with faces skillfully stripped of flesh and drilled holes where their brains had been removed, witnessed in part by a 16-person investigative team who reported both UFOs and apparent laser-style attacks on the flock in March of that year. It moves next to a 2011-2012 wave of mutilated horses across the United Kingdom, tentatively tied by some researchers to an equine herpesvirus type 1 outbreak rather than to ritual dates such as St. Winebald Day, then to Wales, where the Animal Pathology Field Unit spent twelve years, from 2001 to 2013, investigating sheep mutilations and, through investigator Phil Hoyle, concluded extraterrestrial involvement was the most likely explanation. The segment also returns to the 1977 discovery of 15 mutilated wild ponies in Cherry Brook Valley, Dartmoor, found by Alan Hicks, a case later investigated by Jonathan Downes of the Center for Fortean Zoology, who reported suspicious interference and elaborate hoax calls resembling Men in Black activity. It ends with Rob Lea's account, given to researcher Nick Redfern, of a Bristol-based group he called the Cult of the Moon Beast, allegedly performing animal sacrifices in Newport, England since the late 1980s to summon entities from a coexisting dimension on behalf of wealthy patrons.Back in North America, the episode covers Manuel Sanchez's discovery of a fourth mutilated calf on his Colorado ranch in December 2009 and Tom Miller's similar March 2009 find near Trinidad, Colorado, both missing tongues, udders, and eyes with no blood or tracks at the scene. It continues with Kit Metzger's decades of mutilations at the Flying M Ranch in Arizona, dating back to the late 1970s and clustering between June and October, and with the 1978 case of Manuel Gomez's bull in Dulce, New Mexico, examined by officer Gabriel Valdez, whose lab tests found the heart and liver reduced to a mushy, peanut-butter texture with abnormal zinc, phosphorus, and potassium levels and no copper at all. The segment covers a summer of 1990 mutilations on Richard Fazio's land in Vancouver, Washington, which Oregon State University matched to laser-type electrosurgical injury, alongside Christopher O'Brien's own assessment that mutilations are "more complicated than aliens" and more likely tied to covert environmental monitoring. It closes with 2013 sheep mutilations in Texas tha

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We’ve had several episodes before about mysterious locations that are host to strange, paranormal activity. Skinwalker Ranch, for example, or The Bennington Triangle, or even the harsh terrain of Alaska. Perhaps one of the locations that appears to persistently slip under the radar is the San Luis Valley in Colorado. The region is home to very much the same variety of paranormal activity as other apparent hot spots. UFO sightings here are in abundance, for example. As are cases of cattle mutilation, sightings of strange creatures, and even alien abduction. In short, the San Luis Valley could be one of the most interesting locations in the world.
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Paranormal, Extraterrestrial, and Otherworldly Explanations for Cattle Mutilations” by Marcus Lowth for UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/66a64hu5, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vhykeezp
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Originally aired: March 2022

Weird Darkness devotes a full episode to Colorado's San Luis Valley, moving from Native American creation myths through the 1967 mutilation of a horse named Lady, decades of Bigfoot encounters, and a global run of cattle mutilation cases tied to UFO sightings, secret government programs, and alien abduction.It opens with the valley's own history: the region passed from Mexican to American territory after the 1846-1848 Mexican-American War, and archaeological evidence places human habitation there for roughly 7,000 years across close to a dozen Native American tribes. Several of those tribes describe the surrounding peaks as the Sipapu, a place of creation and emergence, and the Navajo specifically name the Blanca Massif as the point where "star people" enter this world aboard what their oral tradition calls flying seed pods, a phrase researchers have since compared to modern disc-shaped UFO reports. The same traditions include legends of shapeshifting beasts roaming the valley, stories some investigators now link to the Bigfoot sightings still reported there.From there the episode turns to the case that first brought cattle mutilation into national headlines: the September 27, 1967 death of a three-year-old Appaloosa mare named Lady, discovered by Harry King and his mother, Agnes, on land belonging to his sister, Nellie Lewis. The horse's head had been stripped completely to the bone with surgically precise cuts, no blood was found anywhere at the scene despite the wounds, and a strong chemical odor hung in the air near the body. Investigators also noted that the horse's own tracks stopped abruptly about 100 feet from where she was found, that scorch marks including a distinct circular pattern marked the ground nearby, and that Agnes King recalled an unidentified object flying over her house in the days before the discovery. The Aerial Phenomena Research Organization investigated, and pathologist Dr....]]>6143alien_abduction,bigfoot_sightings,cattle_mutilation,christopher_obrien,colorado_ufos,cryptid_creatures,government_conspiracy,linda_moulton_howe,paranormal_podcast,portals_and_gateways,san_luis_valley,skinwalker_ranch,snippy_the_horse,strange_creatures,true_paranormal,ufo_sightings,ufo_watchtower,unexplained_mysteries,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0733
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Time Out of Mind” (May 18, 1978) ***WD
00: 45:49.141 = Dark Fantasy, “I Am Your Brother” (June 05, 1942) ***WD
01:14:15.433 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Journey Home” (February 26, 1989)
01:42:40.384 = Theater Five, “Talkers” (November 24, 1964) ***WD
02:03:44.997 = Ave Maria Hour, “St Benedict of Nursia VS Poison And Witchcraft” (1939)
02:27:27.651 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Shadow People” (September 21, 1953) ***WD
02:51:43.918 = Harry Lime, “Work of Art” (September 28, 1951)
03:16:46.504 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Walk On The Water” (July 12, 1980)
03:42:17.928 = The Haunting Hour, “Thought” (June 10, 1945) ***WD
04:07:12.210 = Hermit’s Cave, “Hanson’s Ghost” (October 29, 1944)
04:35:22.568 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death is a Grain of Sand, aka Murder At a Magic Show” (November 26, 1947) ***WD
04:57:45.862 = Beyond The Green Door, “Tom Dunlevy Wasts’ Abandoned Cabin” (1966)
05:01:59.177 = Show Close

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Time Out of Mind” (May 18, 1978) ***WD
00: 45:49.141 = Dark Fantasy, “I Am Your Brother” (June 05, 1942) ***WD
01:14:15.433 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Journey Home” (February 26, 1989)
01:42:40.384 = Theater Five, “Talkers” (November 24, 1964) ***WD
02:03:44.997 = Ave Maria Hour, “St Benedict of Nursia VS Poison And Witchcraft” (1939)
02:27:27.651 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Shadow People” (September 21, 1953) ***WD
02:51:43.918 = Harry Lime, “Work of Art” (September 28, 1951)
03:16:46.504 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Walk On The Water” (July 12, 1980)
03:42:17.928 = The Haunting Hour, “Thought” (June 10, 1945) ***WD
04:07:12.210 = Hermit’s Cave, “Hanson’s Ghost” (October 29, 1944)
04:35:22.568 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death is a Grain of Sand, aka Murder At a Magic Show” (November 26, 1947) ***WD
04:57:45.862 = Beyond The Green Door, “Tom Dunlevy Wasts’ Abandoned Cabin” (1966)
05:01:59.177 = Show Close

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HOUR ONE: It’s rumored that an arcade game from 1980 might lead to the real death of its players. We’ll look at the death curse of Berzerk. (The Berzerk Death Curse, And The Polybius Urban Legend) *** And another arcade game in the early 80s was surrounded by controversy – because the game never existed, despite so many saying it did. Or did it exist? We’ll look at the urban legend of Polybius. (The Urban Legend of Polybius)
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HOUR TWO: Was Stanley Stiers the real-life inspiration for Michael Myers in 1978’s John Carpenter film, “Halloween?” (The Real Michael Myers) *** The last known words of Peter Rugg were “Let the storm increase! I will see home tonight in spite of the last tempest, or I may never see home!" Over two-hundred years later and he has yet to make it home – but that hasn’t stopped his tempest! (The Eternal Ride of Peter Rugg) *** Imagine attending college for several years, only to find out that the whole time you’ve been studying on top of the corpses of thousands of mental patients. That’s exactly what happened in 2013 when The University of Mississippi made plans to expand parking for their students and staff. (The Corpses Under The University of Mississippi) *** Dealing with a ghost or two is awful enough – but what if you’re attacked by a whole gang of ghouls? It was reported as real news in 1889’s Chicago Tribune! (A Whole Gang O’ Ghosts) *** People With Super Powers!
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Michael Bryson disappeared on August 5th, 2020 from Hobo Campground at Umpqua National Forest. He has yet to be found. (The Disappearance of Michael Bryson) *** When it comes to cryptids, you have many to choose from – Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the chupacabra, the list goes on and on. But I’m willing to bet nowhere on the list of your favorite cryptids, or even the cryptids you’ve ever heard of, do you have an entry for “The Belled Buzzard” of Texas. (The Belled Buzzard Legend) *** When the Black Plague arrived at Eyam's doorstep in the 17th century, its villagers were forced to choose between life or certain doom. It’s the tragic tale of England’s Plague Village. (The Black Plague Comes to Eyam)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:“People with Super Powers” from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine“The Berzerk Death Curse” by Cat DeSpira: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckk96tv
“The Polybius Conspiracy” by Ryan Houlihan for InputMag.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8h6v8z“The Real Michael Myers” from Casper McFadden at TheMorbidLibrary.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yvj6ueze, and from TheScareChamber.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vmew9uvb; “Halloween” theme piano solo by Noud van Harskamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T9m-fj8K9c, “Halloween Kills | Epic Orchestral Theme” by Mike Chibante: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E82MEfQiffk
“The Disappearance of Michael Bryson” posted at Strange Outdoors: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mwvb3am8 (If you know anything that could help solve Michael Bryson’s disappearance, or if you were at the Hobo Campground around August 3rd, 4th, or 5th of 2020, please reach out to the sheriff’s office at (541) 682-4150, option 1, and reference case No. 20-5286.)
“The Eternal Ride of Peter Rugg” posted at SlightlyOddFitchburg.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3z7pdtzn
“The Corpses Under The University of Mississippi” by Erin Wisti for Ranker.com’s “Graveyard Shift”:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tdu6k
“A Whole Gang O’ Ghosts” posted from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9ynpev
“The Belled Buzzard Legend” from Texas Cryptid Hunter: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p875fxv
“The Black Plague Comes to Eyam” by Stephanie Almazan for TheLineUp.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1aptirxk
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HOUR ONE: It’s rumored that an arcade game from 1980 might lead to the real death of its players. We’ll look at the death curse of Berzerk. (The Berzerk Death Curse, And The Polybius Urban Legend) *** And another arcade game in the early 80s was surrounded by controversy – because the game never existed, despite so many saying it did. Or did it exist? We’ll look at the urban legend of Polybius. (The Urban Legend of Polybius)
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HOUR TWO: Was Stanley Stiers the real-life inspiration for Michael Myers in 1978’s John Carpenter film, “Halloween?” (The Real Michael Myers) *** The last known words of Peter Rugg were “Let the storm increase! I will see home tonight in spite of the last tempest, or I may never see home!" Over two-hundred years later and he has yet to make it home – but that hasn’t stopped his tempest! (The Eternal Ride of Peter Rugg) *** Imagine attending college for several years, only to find out that the whole time you’ve been studying on top of the corpses of thousands of mental patients. That’s exactly what happened in 2013 when The University of Mississippi made plans to expand parking for their students and staff. (The Corpses Under The University of Mississippi) *** Dealing with a ghost or two is awful enough – but what if you’re attacked by a whole gang of ghouls? It was reported as real news in 1889’s Chicago Tribune! (A Whole Gang O’ Ghosts) *** People With Super Powers!
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Michael Bryson disappeared on August 5th, 2020 from Hobo Campground at Umpqua National Forest. He has yet to be found. (The Disappearance of Michael Bryson) *** When it comes to cryptids, you have many to choose from – Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the chupacabra, the list goes on and on. But I’m willing to bet nowhere on the list of your favorite cryptids, or even the cryptids you’ve ever heard of, do you have an entry for “The Belled Buzzard” of Texas. (The Belled Buzzard Legend) *** When the Black Plague arrived at Eyam's doorstep in the 17th century, its villagers were forced to choose between life or certain doom. It’s the tragic tale of England’s Plague Village. (The Black Plague Comes to Eyam)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:“People with Super Powers” from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine“The Berzerk Death Curse” by Cat DeSpira: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckk96tv
“The Polybius Conspiracy” by Ryan Houlihan for InputMag.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8h6v8z“The Real Michael Myers” from Casper McFadden at TheMorbidLibrary.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yvj6ueze, and from TheScareChamber.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vmew9uvb; “Halloween” theme piano solo by Noud van Harskamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T9m-fj8K9c, “Halloween Kills | Epic Orchestral Theme” by Mike Chibante: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E82MEfQiffk
“The Disappearance of Michael Bryson” posted at...]]>6684falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0732
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Edmund Orme” (May 15, 1978) ***WD
00:46:57.073 = The Crime Club, “Topaz Flower” (April 24, 1947)
01:16:53.148 = Crime Classics, “Death Picture Hanger” (July 20, 1953)
01:46:38.330 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Nola Jerrold Wants To Kill Her Husband” (September 15, 1946)
02:10:54.934 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Three Thousand Dollars” (January 21, 1972) ***WD
02:36:19.806 = Diary of Fate, “Victor Wakeman” (June 29, 1948) ***WD
03:03:06.121 = Dimension X, “Dr. Grimshaw’s Sanitorium” (September 22, 1950) ***WD
03:32:38.297 = The Eleventh Hour, “Country Road” (ADU)
03:58:20.749 = Escape, “The Sure Thing” (October 15, 1949)
04:26:55.837 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Sourdough” (February 05, 1958)
04:46:02.408 = Tales of the Frightened, “Chung Ling Soo” (December 16, 1957) ***WD
04:50:22.457 = Tales From the Tomb, “The Lick” (1960s)
04:53:51.912 = Incredible But True, “Naked Man of Newbury” (1950-1951)
04:57:38.785 = Strange Adventure, “Crossroads” (1945) ***WD
05:00:55.441 = Show Close

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***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Edmund Orme” (May 15, 1978) ***WD
00:46:57.073 = The Crime Club, “Topaz Flower” (April 24, 1947)
01:16:53.148 = Crime Classics, “Death Picture Hanger” (July 20, 1953)
01:46:38.330 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Nola Jerrold Wants To Kill Her Husband” (September 15, 1946)
02:10:54.934 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Three Thousand Dollars” (January 21, 1972) ***WD
02:36:19.806 = Diary of Fate, “Victor Wakeman” (June 29, 1948) ***WD
03:03:06.121 = Dimension X, “Dr. Grimshaw’s Sanitorium” (September 22, 1950) ***WD
03:32:38.297 = The Eleventh Hour, “Country Road” (ADU)
03:58:20.749 = Escape, “The Sure Thing” (October 15, 1949)
04:26:55.837 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Sourdough” (February 05, 1958)
04:46:02.408 = Tales of the Frightened, “Chung Ling Soo” (December 16, 1957) ***WD
04:50:22.457 = Tales From the Tomb, “The Lick” (1960s)
04:53:51.912 = Incredible But True, “Naked Man of Newbury” (1950-1951)
04:57:38.785 = Strange Adventure, “Crossroads” (1945) ***WD
05:00:55.441 = Show Close

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4hfn747d

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:06:39.225 = Show Open
00:07:58.582 = The Roswell UFO Incident
00:12:38.079 = The Westall UFO Encounter
00:15:33.497 = The Pascagoula Abduction
00:19:27.674 = The Allagash Abductions ***
00:22:35.165 = The Tehran UFO Incident
00:25:46.548 = The Cash-Landrum Incident
00:29:03.352 = The Rendlesham Forest Incident
00:32:19.175 = The Belgian UFO Wave
00:36:28.126 = The Phoenix Lights ***
00:40:52.495 = The Nimitz UFO Encounter
00:44:15.325 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:

- Paranormality Magazine article; (link no longer valid)

- Halt, Charles. "Halt Memo," January 1981, archived by the UK National Archives.
- Penniston, Jim, and John Burroughs. "Encounter in Rendlesham Forest." Thomas & Mercer, 2014.
- BBC News. "Rendlesham Forest: 'Britain's Roswell' UFO spotted off Suffolk coast," September 2011.
- Pope, Nick. "You Can't Tell the People." Pan Books, 2001 – A book by a former MoD UFO investigator discussing the cover-ups and inside stories of the British government's responses to UFO sightings, including the Rendlesham Forest incident.
- Bruni, Georgina. "You Can't Tell the People: The Definitive Account of the Rendlesham Forest UFO Mystery." Sidgwick & Jackson, 2000.
- SOBEPS Reports on the Belgian UFO Wave
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdEALPvl_4Q
- "Belgium in UFO Fever" - Brussels Times
- "The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident," by John F. Schuessler, provides an extensive analysis of the event, including medical records and witness testimonies.
- "UFOs and Government: A Historical Inquiry," a comprehensive study by Michael Swords and others, details the government's response to UFO sightings, including the Cash-Landrum case.
- "Fire in the Sky: The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident," an article in the MUFON UFO Journal that revisits the incident, detailing the investigation and subsequent legal battle.
- "Westall '66: A Suburban UFO Mystery," a documentary by Shane Ryan, explores the events through witness testimonies and expert interviews.
- "The Westall UFO: A Suburban Mystery," a book by Keith Basterfield, provides a detailed account of the sighting, including the social and governmental context.
- Articles and interviews archived by the Victorian UFO Action group, which has collected and analyzed first-hand accounts from witnesses and former students of Westall High School.
- U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Report: This declassified document provides a detailed account of the Tehran UFO Incident, including descriptions from the pilots and ground control.
- "Iranian Jet Chased UFO, Got Light Show": This article in the New York Times archives covers the public's reaction and the international reporting following the incident.
- Interview with Lt. Parviz Jafari: Several interviews with Jafari provide first-hand accounts of the encounter, including technical details of the aircraft's malfunctions.
- CIA Document on the Tehran UFO Incident: A collection of declassified CIA documents that discuss the implications of the encounter and its analysis by various intelligence agencies.
- The New York Times: Articles from December 2017 that first revealed the Nimitz encounter to the public.
- Department of Defense Releases: Official statements and declassified videos of the encounters.
- Interviews with Commander David Fravor: His firsthand accounts provide detailed observations of the encounter.
- "Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation" on History Channel: This television series features interviews with the pilots and analysis of the encounters.
- Raymond E. Fowler, the investigator and author of "The Allagash Abductions: Undeniable Evidence of Alien Intervention," which details the incident and the hypnosis sessions.
- Interviews and Appearances: The men involved have given numerous interviews and appeared on various television programs to recount their experiences.
- "Unsolved Mysteries" Television Series: Featured the Allagash abductions, providing a dramatized account and interviews with the witnesses.
- Skeptical Analysis by Robert Sheaffer and others, who critique the method of hypnosis used and the financial aspects related to the publicity of the case.
- "The Pascagoula UFO Incident" by Charles Hickson – Hickson wrote a detailed account of his experience.
- "UFOs: Past, Present, and Future" by Robert Emenegger – Includes interviews and analysis of the Pascagoula incident.
- Interviews and documentaries – Multiple television programs and documentaries have featured interviews with the witnesses and analyses by UFO researchers.
- Articles in major newspapers – Numerous articles were written at the time in publications like the Washington Post and New York Times, providing contemporary accounts of the events and follow-ups.

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Originally aired: May 06, 2024

This episode of Weird Darkness moves chronologically through ten of history's most frequently cited UFO encounters, opening with a 1947 debris field on a New Mexico ranch and closing with a 2004 Navy radar encounter off the California coast.In July 1947, rancher William "Mac" Brazel discovers unusual metallic debris scattered across the Foster homestead north of Roswell, New Mexico, and reports it to Sheriff George Wilcox, who alerts the Roswell Army Air Field. Intelligence officer Major Jesse Marcel collects the material, and on July 8th the RAAF issues a press release announcing the recovery of a "flying disc." The story runs in newspapers nationwide before General Roger Ramey holds a press conference the next day identifying the debris as a weather balloon. The retraction does little to end the speculation; decades later, ufologists raise claims of recovered alien bodies and a government cover-up, and in 1994 the Air Force publishes "Case Closed: Final Report on the Roswell Crash," attributing the debris to the classified high-altitude balloon program Project Mogul.From there, the episode moves to April 6th, 1966, when more than two hundred students, teachers, and residents near Westall High School in the Melbourne suburb of Westall, Australia, watch a gray, saucer-shaped craft descend, hover for roughly twenty minutes, and shoot skyward at high speed after a second object appears to intercept it. Students who walk into the nearby field known as The Grange afterward find circular patches of flattened grass. Australian authorities attribute the sighting to a weather balloon, an explanation many witnesses reject, and researcher Shane Ryan later interviews dozens of them for the documentary "Westall '66: A Suburban UFO Mystery."Next comes the Pascagoula Abduction: shipyard coworkers Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker are fishing on the Pascagoula River in Mississippi on the night of October 11th, 1973, when a whirring oval craft with flashing lights hovers roughly forty feet above them and three robotic, wrinkled-skinned beings pull them aboard for what they describe as a twenty-minute physical examination. The men report the encounter to the local sheriff's office, which secretly records their conversation while leaving them alone in a room, capturing Hickson's visible distress rather than any hint of a hoax. Both men pass polygraph tests and undergo hypnosis, and UFO researchers J. Allen Hynek and James Harder investigate the case and find no evidence of fabrication.A similar pattern surfaces three years later in Maine, where twin brothers Jack and Jim Weiner and fellow art students Chuck Rak and Charlie Foltz are camping on Eagle Lake in the Allagash wilderness in August 1976 when a glowing orb appears to follow their canoe. After Charlie Foltz signals it with a flashlight, the light expands and engulfs the group, and the men find themselves back at a campsite fire that has burned down to embers with no memory of the intervening time. Years later, recurring nightmares send the four men to psychiatrist and UFO researcher Dr. Raymond Fowler, whose hypnotic regression sessions produce matching accounts of grey-alien medical examinations aboard a craft, a story that eventually reaches national audiences through "Unsolved Mysteries" and multiple books.Military personnel take center

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:06:39.225 = Show Open
00:07:58.582 = The Roswell UFO Incident
00:12:38.079 = The Westall UFO Encounter
00:15:33.497 = The Pascagoula Abduction
00:19:27.674 = The Allagash Abductions ***
00:22:35.165 = The Tehran UFO Incident
00:25:46.548 = The Cash-Landrum Incident
00:29:03.352 = The Rendlesham Forest Incident
00:32:19.175 = The Belgian UFO Wave
00:36:28.126 = The Phoenix Lights ***
00:40:52.495 = The Nimitz UFO Encounter
00:44:15.325 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:

- Paranormality Magazine article; (link no longer valid)

- Halt, Charles. "Halt Memo," January 1981, archived by the UK National Archives.
- Penniston, Jim, and John Burroughs. "Encounter in Rendlesham Forest." Thomas & Mercer, 2014.
- BBC News. "Rendlesham Forest: 'Britain's Roswell' UFO spotted off Suffolk coast," September 2011.
- Pope, Nick. "You Can't Tell the People." Pan Books, 2001 – A book by a former MoD UFO investigator discussing the cover-ups and inside stories of the British government's responses to UFO sightings, including the Rendlesham Forest incident.
- Bruni, Georgina. "You Can't Tell the People: The Definitive Account of the Rendlesham Forest UFO Mystery." Sidgwick & Jackson, 2000.
- SOBEPS Reports on the Belgian UFO Wave
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdEALPvl_4Q
- "Belgium in UFO Fever" - Brussels Times
- "The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident," by John F. Schuessler, provides an extensive analysis of the event, including medical records and witness testimonies.
- "UFOs and Government: A Historical Inquiry," a comprehensive study by Michael Swords and others, details the government's response to UFO sightings, including the Cash-Landrum case.
- "Fire in the Sky: The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident," an article in the MUFON UFO Journal that revisits the incident, detailing the investigation and subsequent legal battle.
- "Westall '66: A Suburban UFO Mystery," a documentary by Shane Ryan, explores the events through witness testimonies and expert interviews.
- "The Westall UFO: A Suburban Mystery," a book by Keith Basterfield, provides a detailed account of the sighting, including the social and governmental context.
- Articles and interviews archived by the Victorian UFO Action group, which has collected and analyzed first-hand accounts from witnesses and former students of Westall High School.
- U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Report: This declassified document provides a detailed account of the Tehran UFO Incident, including descriptions from the pilots and ground control.
- "Iranian Jet Chased UFO, Got Light Show": This article in the New York Times archives covers the public's reaction and the international reporting following the incident.
- Interview with Lt. Parviz Jafari: Several interviews with Jafari provide first-hand accounts of the encounter, including technical details of the aircraft's malfunctions.
- CIA Document on the Tehran UFO Incident: A collection of declassified CIA documents...]]>2739alien_abduction,allagash_abductions,belgian_ufo_wave,cash_landrum,extraterrestrial,military_ufo_encounter,nimitz_encounter,pascagoula_abduction,phoenix_lights,rendlesham_forest,roswell,tehran_ufo_incident,tic_tac_ufo,uap,ufo,ufo_sightings,unexplained_phenomena,unidentified_flying_object,weird_darkness,westall_ufofalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/cotu-slendermanhttps://pod.link/1651062114

Two doctored photographs posted to a comedy forum in 2009 spread, through thousands of anonymous contributors, into a mythology detailed enough that two eleven-year-old girls stabbed a friend nineteen times to prove their worth to it. Six years later, a South Dakota reservation would recognize pieces of the same figure inside a legend of its own, one that predated the internet by generations.

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Two doctored photographs posted to a comedy forum in 2009 spread, through thousands of anonymous contributors, into a mythology detailed enough that two eleven-year-old girls stabbed a friend nineteen times to prove their worth to it. Six years later, a South Dakota reservation would recognize pieces of the same figure inside a legend of its own, one that predated the internet by generations.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Secret of Shen-Si” (May 22, 1978) ***WD
00:45:23.731 = BBC Radio 4 / Radio 7 GhostStory, “The Crowd” (December 30, 1986)
00:59:43.519 = Night Beat, “Expectant Father” (December 28, 1951) ***WD
01:27:08.605 = The Black Book, “Different Readings, Parts 1 & 2” (November 21, 1951) ***WD
01:52:20.091 = Challenge of the Yukon, “Magnanimous Ghost” (August 28, 1945)
02:06:45.867 = Box 13, “Three To Die” (January 23, 1949)
02:33:16.175 = Calling All Cars, “Missing Mexican Sheiks” (January 03, 1934) ***WD (LQ)
03:05:07.603 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Handkerchief” (September 05, 1946)
03:34:32.775 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Hitch Hiker” (June 02, 1967) ***WD
04:00:52.848 = Chet Chetters, “If You Can’t Stand The Heat” (1992)
04:29:31.575 = The Clock, “Time In Reverse” (January 17, 1956)
04:53:57.175 = Beyond The Green Door, “Edgar Hayes – Amazon Trip Seek” (1966)
04:57:50.162 = Calling All Detectives, “Jerry Is Framed for the Murder of Mrs. Mayner” (July 07, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
05:05:52.977 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Secret of Shen-Si” (May 22, 1978) ***WD
00:45:23.731 = BBC Radio 4 / Radio 7 GhostStory, “The Crowd” (December 30, 1986)
00:59:43.519 = Night Beat, “Expectant Father” (December 28, 1951) ***WD
01:27:08.605 = The Black Book, “Different Readings, Parts 1 & 2” (November 21, 1951) ***WD
01:52:20.091 = Challenge of the Yukon, “Magnanimous Ghost” (August 28, 1945)
02:06:45.867 = Box 13, “Three To Die” (January 23, 1949)
02:33:16.175 = Calling All Cars, “Missing Mexican Sheiks” (January 03, 1934) ***WD (LQ)
03:05:07.603 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Handkerchief” (September 05, 1946)
03:34:32.775 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Hitch Hiker” (June 02, 1967) ***WD
04:00:52.848 = Chet Chetters, “If You Can’t Stand The Heat” (1992)
04:29:31.575 = The Clock, “Time In Reverse” (January 17, 1956)
04:53:57.175 = Beyond The Green Door, “Edgar Hayes – Amazon Trip Seek” (1966)
04:57:50.162 = Calling All Detectives, “Jerry Is Framed for the Murder of Mrs. Mayner” (July 07, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
05:05:52.977 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8ka2re

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 2009, a photograph appeared on an internet forum, submitted as an entry in a contest to create convincing fake paranormal images. The figure in it had no face, arms too long for its body, and a caption written like a piece of found history. Within a few years, that figure had a name recognized across the internet, a following that treated the images as more than fiction, and a reputation for turning up in places far stranger than a photo contest ever intended.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:02.673 = Show Open
00:03:13.025 = Slenderman: Blurring The Lines of Reality, Part 1
00:09:24.860 = Slenderman: Blurring The Lines of Reality, Part 2 ***
00:22:48.484 = Slenderman: Blurring The Lines of Reality, Part 3 ***
00:34:59.166 = Slenderman: Blurring The Lines of Reality, Part 4 ***
00:41:57.606 = Slenderman: Blurring The Lines of Reality, Part 5 ***
00:54:09.889 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Slenderman: Blurring The Lines Of Reality” by Marcus Lowth for UFOInsight.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9e9srj
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Originally aired: March, 2022

This episode of Weird Darkness traces the Slender Man from an internet photo contest into real-world stabbings, arson, and a wave of suicides on a South Dakota reservation, then weighs whether an invented internet legend can, in some sense, become real.It opens with the character's exact origin: on June 10th, 2009, Eric Knudsen, posting under the name Victor Surge on the forum Something Awful, submitted two doctored photographs as part of a contest to create convincing paranormal images. Each carried a caption inventing a backstory, one referencing a photographer "presumed dead" in 1983 and another tying the figure to a fire at the Stirling City Library and the disappearance of a photographer named Mary Thomas in 1986. The figure in both images, faceless and unnaturally tall with elongated arms, spread across the internet within days and took on the name Slender Man, along with a folklore of his own: a preference for woods and abandoned buildings, the ability to travel at will, and warning signs that included nosebleeds, nightmares, and sudden paranoia.From there, the episode turns to the Waukesha stabbing of May 31st, 2014, in Wisconsin, when twelve-year-old Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser led their friend Payton Leutner into nearby woods and stabbed her nineteen times, telling investigators the attack was meant to prove Slender Man's existence and make them his "proxies." Leutner survived and crawled to a roadside where a cyclist found her. Geyser was sentenced to forty years to life and remains held in a psychiatric facility; Weier, sentenced to twenty-five years to life, was released from institutional care in the summer of 2021 and placed under supervision.Next, the episode covers the string of incidents that followed within months: a thirteen-year-old girl's knife attack on her mother in Hamilton County, Ohio, in June 2014; a Las Vegas shooting in which the gunman, who reportedly dressed as Slender Man, killed two police officers and a bystander before killing his wife and himself; and a house fire set by a fourteen-year-old girl in Port Richey, Florida, in September 2014, who told police she had "been reading a lot" about the character online. It also details a separate wave of youth suicides on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation between late 2014 and mid-2015, which the New York Times reported topped one hundred in six months, some tied by officials to the Slender Man and to a local legend of a "suicide spirit" known as Walking Sam or the Tall Man, and a mass hanging attempt in nearby woods that a local pastor, John Two Bulls, intervened to stop.The episode also relays an account researcher Nick Redfern collected from a Pennsylvania flight attendant trainee named Lacy, who said her laptop began displaying Slender Man's face and, on one occasion, a voice, after she read Robin Swope's book Slenderman: From Fiction to Fact in 2016.The episode closes by comparing Slender Man to Spring-Heeled Jack, a figure reported across Victorian England from the 1830s onward and long suspected of being one person's stunt copied by others in later decades, before turning to researcher Peter McCue's Psychic Internet Theory and the ancient Egyptian god Ptah, weighing whether shared belief circulated across the internet might account for why so many people came to treat a fictional character as something they could encounter.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73331931Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:34:01 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe Slender Man began as two photographs and a caption, submitted to an internet forum in 2009 as nothing more than a creepy image contest. Within five years, people across the country were treating him as real – and some proved just how far that...
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8ka2re

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 2009, a photograph appeared on an internet forum, submitted as an entry in a contest to create convincing fake paranormal images. The figure in it had no face, arms too long for its body, and a caption written like a piece of found history. Within a few years, that figure had a name recognized across the internet, a following that treated the images as more than fiction, and a reputation for turning up in places far stranger than a photo contest ever intended.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:02.673 = Show Open
00:03:13.025 = Slenderman: Blurring The Lines of Reality, Part 1
00:09:24.860 = Slenderman: Blurring The Lines of Reality, Part 2 ***
00:22:48.484 = Slenderman: Blurring The Lines of Reality, Part 3 ***
00:34:59.166 = Slenderman: Blurring The Lines of Reality, Part 4 ***
00:41:57.606 = Slenderman: Blurring The Lines of Reality, Part 5 ***
00:54:09.889 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Slenderman: Blurring The Lines Of Reality” by Marcus Lowth for UFOInsight.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9e9srj
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: March, 2022

This episode of Weird Darkness traces the Slender Man from an internet photo contest into real-world stabbings, arson, and a wave of suicides on a South Dakota reservation, then weighs whether an invented internet legend can, in some sense, become real.It opens with the character's exact origin: on June 10th, 2009, Eric Knudsen, posting under the name Victor Surge on the forum Something Awful, submitted two doctored photographs as part of a contest to create convincing paranormal images. Each carried a caption inventing a backstory, one referencing a photographer "presumed dead" in 1983 and another tying the figure to a fire at the Stirling City Library and the disappearance of a photographer named Mary Thomas in 1986. The figure in both images, faceless and unnaturally tall with elongated arms, spread across the internet within days and took on the name Slender Man, along with a folklore of his own: a preference for woods and abandoned buildings, the ability to travel at will, and warning signs that included nosebleeds, nightmares, and sudden paranoia.From there, the...]]>3327creepypasta,cryptid,eric_knudsen,horror_stories,internet_folklore,internet_legend,modern_folklore,paranormal,pine_ridge_reservation,scary_stories,slenderman,slender_man,spring-heeled_jack,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,urban_legend,victor_surge,walking_sam,waukesha_stabbing,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/scoutbrooks001
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Elevator In The Woods” by Adrian Johnson: https://www.creepypasta.com/the-elevator-in-the-woods/

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Originally aired: August 01, 2026

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73020601Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessTwo best friends sneak out on the first night of summer break and find a working elevator standing alone in the middle of the woods — and the moment they step inside, the way home stops making sense. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):...
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Originally aired: August 01, 2026

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73299066Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:23:53 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessRecords that surfaced in the weeks after the Siders children were found also describe a set of conjoined twins who died in 2022, two more underage marriages inside the extended family, and a stalled Ohio bill that would have raised the marriage age...
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdeejyx2

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:04.405 = Show Open
00:02:00.371 = Diogenes : A Crazy, Homeless Philosopher
00:04:07.881 = Tarrare: the Man Who Man Have Eaten a Baby
00:06:39.397 = Lucky Lord Byron
00:09:42.507 = Hetty Green: Taking Miserly To a New Level ***
00:12:37.752 = Henry Cyril Paget: Married His Cousin And Lived Life Luxuriously
00:15:47.020 = Carl Tanzler: He Couldn’t Live Without His Love, Even After Her Death
00:18:31.186 = Gloria Ramirez: The Toxic Woman
00:21:15.035 = Anneliese Michel: She Endured 67 Exorcisms ***
00:23:44.494 = Sawney Bean: The Scottish Cannibal
00:25:45.378 = Margaret Howe Lovatt: Intimate Relations With a Dolphin
00:28:52.014 = King Leopold II: Slaves And Slaughter For Rubber And Ivory ***
00:30:38.976 = Pol Pot: Created a Nation of Peasants, Poverty and Punishments
00:32:17.167 = Ivan IV of Russia: Better Known as Ivan The Terrible
00:33:54.318 = Elizabeth Bathory: Eternal Youth Through Murder
00:35:15.113 = Heinrich Himmler: The Second Worst Nazi
00:36:23.100 = Adolph Eichmann: Claimed He Did His Duty By Killing Millions
00:38:05.830 = Tomás de Torquemada: Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition! ***
00:39:30.531 = Josef Mengele: The Angel of Death
00:40:31.984 = Vlad Tepes: The Impaler That Inspired Dracula
00:42:03.511 = Jim Jones: The Kool-Aid Serial Killer Cult Leader
00:43:43.399 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:04.405 = Show Open
00:02:00.371 = Diogenes : A Crazy, Homeless Philosopher
00:04:07.881 = Tarrare: the Man Who Man Have Eaten a Baby
00:06:39.397 = Lucky Lord Byron
00:09:42.507 = Hetty Green: Taking Miserly To a New Level ***
00:12:37.752 = Henry Cyril Paget: Married His Cousin And Lived Life Luxuriously
00:15:47.020 = Carl Tanzler: He Couldn’t Live Without His Love, Even After Her Death
00:18:31.186 = Gloria Ramirez: The Toxic Woman
00:21:15.035 = Anneliese Michel: She Endured 67 Exorcisms ***
00:23:44.494 = Sawney Bean: The Scottish Cannibal
00:25:45.378 = Margaret Howe Lovatt: Intimate Relations With a Dolphin
00:28:52.014 = King Leopold II: Slaves And Slaughter For Rubber And Ivory ***
00:30:38.976 = Pol Pot: Created a Nation of Peasants, Poverty and Punishments
00:32:17.167 = Ivan IV of Russia: Better Known as Ivan The Terrible
00:33:54.318 = Elizabeth Bathory: Eternal Youth Through Murder
00:35:15.113 = Heinrich Himmler: The Second Worst Nazi
00:36:23.100 = Adolph Eichmann: Claimed He Did His Duty By Killing Millions
00:38:05.830 = Tomás de Torquemada: Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition! ***
00:39:30.531 = Josef Mengele: The Angel of Death
00:40:31.984 = Vlad Tepes: The Impaler That Inspired Dracula
00:42:03.511 = Jim Jones: The Kool-Aid Serial Killer Cult Leader
00:43:43.399 = Show Close
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:47.354 = Show Open
00:01:58.356 = Alexander the Great
00:05:52.710 = The Ravenous Beast of Gévaudan
00:09:41.943 = The Rape and Burial of Jessica Lunsford ***
00:11:55.911 = The Dyatlov Pass Incident
00:15:29.080 = The Torture Dungeon of Leonard Lake and Charles Ng
00:19:10.197 = Robert The Doll
00:23:08.785 = The Disappearance and Eerie Return of Bobby Dunbar ***
00:26:33.271 = Albert Fish – The Brooklyn Vampire
00:30:06.498 = The Strange Disappearance of the Sodder Children
00:34:28.570 = Anatoly Moskvin, The Russian Who Mummified Dead Girls
00:38:41.505 = The Jameson Whiskey Cannibal ***
00:42:29.572 = Show Close
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Real-Life Horror Stories More Freaky Than Fiction” by Marco Margaritoff for AllThatsInteresting.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8p9c72
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Originally aired: March 2022
Weird Darkness this episode gathers real-life horror too extreme for scripted television, spanning from ancient Macedonia to the Congo basin and landing, along the way, in a Russian apartment stacked with mummified girls.It opens with Alexander the Great, who collapsed in Babylon in 323 B.C. after a 24-hour drinking binge triggered a sudden fever, a stabbing pain in his back, and creeping paralysis that eventually left him speechless; doctors pronounced him dead at 32. His body reportedly stayed "pure and fresh" for six days afterward, evidence ancient Greeks took as proof of his divinity. In 2019, Dr. Katherine Hall of New Zealand's University of Otago proposed in the Ancient History Bulletin that Alexander actually suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that paralyzes the body while leaving the mind fully intact; since fourth-century-B.C. doctors checked for breath rather than a pulse, Hall's theory suggests Alexander may have been declared dead nearly a week before he actually died, and was buried alive.From there, the story moves to 18th-century France, where a wolf-like creature killed or mauled close to 300 people across three years in the Gévaudan region, most of them women and children. Fourteen-year-old shepherdess Jeanne Boulet was the first confirmed victim in 1764; a fifteen-year-old girl killed a month later survived long enough to describe her attacker as "a horrible beast". Militia leader Jean-Baptiste Duhamel organized a 30,000-strong hunting party, and King Louis XV eventually dispatched his own bodyguard, François Antoine, who killed a large wolf in September 1765; the attacks resumed within months regardless. A farmer named Jean Chastel is credited with killing the actual beast using silver bullets, reportedly after finding human remains inside its stomach.Next, the episode turns to the 2005 murder of nine-year-old Jessica Lunsford in Homosassa, Florida. Convicted sex offender John Evander Couey broke into her family's home, took her to his trailer, raped her over three days, sealed her inside garbage bags, and buried her alive in his yard while she still clutched a stuffed dolphin her father had won her at a state fair. Prosecutors later determined Jessica may have still been alive in the house during Couey's first police interview. Couey was convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping in March 2007 and died on death row of natural causes in 2009.From Florida, the episode jumps to the Ural Mountains and the Dyatlov Pass incident of January 1959, when hiking leader Igor Dyatlov and eight fellow students from the Ural Polytechnic Institute died during an expedition toward Otorten Mountain. Investigators found their tent slashed open from the inside and shoeless footprints leading nearly a mile into the forest; the first bodies recovered, dressed only in underwear despite temperatures near negative 20 degrees Fahrenheit, were ruled hypothermia deaths. Two of the last four bodies found, Lyudmila Dubinina and Semyon Zolotaryov, were missing their eyeballs, Lyudmila was also missing her tongue, and both had clothing that tested positive for radioactivity. More than sixty years later, no single explanation, from avalanche to secret Soviet weapons testing, has been confirmed.The episode then moves to a cabin in California's Sierra Nevada foothills, where Leonard Lake and Charles Ng tortured and killed as many as 25 people between 1983 and 1985. Lake, a Vietnam veteran discharged for psychological reasons, built a cinderblock bunker behind a one-way mirror where he and Ng held women as sex slaves before killing them, dismembering the bodies, and dissolving the remains in acid; investigators eventually recovered twelve victims' remains along with roughly 40 pounds of charred bone. The pair was caught in June 1985 after Ng tried to shoplift a bench vise; Lake swallowed a cyanide capsule sewn into his jacket lining and died in custody before trial, while Ng was convicted of eleven murders in 1999 and remains on death row at San Quentin.Next comes Robert the Doll, manufactured by Germany's Steiff Company in 1904 and given to a Key West boy named Robert Eugene "Gene" Otto, who reportedly carried the doll everywhere and spoke of it in the first person. After Gene died in 1974, new owner Myrtle Reuter said the doll continued moving through her house with no explanation and eventually donated it to the Fort East Martello Museum, where curator Cori Convertito now oversees a steady stream of visitors who claim their cameras stop working in Robert's presence.From there, the episode circles back to 1912 Louisiana and the disappearance of four-year-old Bobby Dunbar from Swayze Lake. Eight months later, authorities found a boy matching his description traveling with a man named William Cantwell Walters, who insisted the child was Bruce Anderson, son of field hand Julia Anderson; the Dunbar family claimed the boy as their own anyway. It took until 2004, after years of research by Bobby's granddaughter Margaret Dunbar Cutwright, for a DNA test to prove the man raised as Bobby Dunbar shared no blood relation to the Dunbar family, meaning the real Bobby likely died in 1912 and the family had unknowingly raised Julia's son instead.The story turns next to Albert Fish, born in 1870 and later known as the Brooklyn Vampire, who spent decades torturing, killing, and cannibalizing children after enduring severe abuse in a New York orphanage as a boy. In 1928, posing as a farmer named Frank Howard, Fish lured ten-year-old Grace Budd away from her family and killed her; he wasn't identified until November 1934, when a letter he sent to Grace's mother describing the murder in graphic detail was traced back to him. Fish was executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison on January 16th, 1936.Following that, the episode covers the unresolved 1945 Sodder children case in Fayetteville, West Virginia, where a Christmas Eve house fire killed, or apparently killed, five of George and Jennie Sodder's nine children. No bones were ever recovered from the wreckage despite a coroner attributing the deaths to the blaze, and the family spent decades chasing tips and alleged sightings after strangers had made ominous threats about the house burning down in the months before the fire. George and Jennie erected a billboard along Route 16 asking for information and died in 1968 and 1989, respectively, without ever learning their children's fate.From there, the story turns to Anatoly Moskvin, a Russian journalist and college professor fluent in thirteen languages who dubbed himself a "necropolyst" and visited 752 cemeteries around his hometown of Nizhny Novgorod. Moskvin was arrested in 2011 after police investigating the desecration of Muslim graves found him painting over photographs of the dead; a search of the apartment he shared with his parents turned up the mummified remains of 29 women and girls, dressed, made up with buttons for eyes, and fitted with music boxes inside their chests. Moskvin told investigators he dug up the bodies because he was lonely and confessed to 44 counts of abusing graves and corpses.The episode clos

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:47.354 = Show Open
00:01:58.356 = Alexander the Great
00:05:52.710 = The Ravenous Beast of Gévaudan
00:09:41.943 = The Rape and Burial of Jessica Lunsford ***
00:11:55.911 = The Dyatlov Pass Incident
00:15:29.080 = The Torture Dungeon of Leonard Lake and Charles Ng
00:19:10.197 = Robert The Doll
00:23:08.785 = The Disappearance and Eerie Return of Bobby Dunbar ***
00:26:33.271 = Albert Fish – The Brooklyn Vampire
00:30:06.498 = The Strange Disappearance of the Sodder Children
00:34:28.570 = Anatoly Moskvin, The Russian Who Mummified Dead Girls
00:38:41.505 = The Jameson Whiskey Cannibal ***
00:42:29.572 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Real-Life Horror Stories More Freaky Than Fiction” by Marco Margaritoff for AllThatsInteresting.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8p9c72
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: March 2022
Weird Darkness this episode gathers real-life horror too extreme for scripted television, spanning from ancient Macedonia to the Congo basin and landing, along the way, in a Russian apartment stacked with mummified girls.It opens with Alexander the Great, who collapsed in Babylon in 323 B.C. after a 24-hour drinking binge triggered a sudden fever, a stabbing pain in his back, and creeping paralysis that eventually left him speechless; doctors pronounced him dead at 32. His body reportedly stayed "pure and fresh" for six days afterward, evidence ancient Greeks took as proof of his divinity. In 2019, Dr. Katherine Hall of New Zealand's University of Otago proposed in the Ancient History Bulletin that Alexander actually suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that paralyzes the body while leaving the mind fully intact; since fourth-century-B.C. doctors checked for breath rather than a pulse, Hall's theory suggests Alexander may have been declared dead nearly a week before he actually died, and was buried alive.From there, the story moves to 18th-century France, where a wolf-like creature killed or mauled close to 300 people across three years in the Gévaudan region, most of them women and children. Fourteen-year-old shepherdess Jeanne Boulet was the first confirmed victim in 1764; a fifteen-year-old girl killed a month later survived long enough to describe her...]]>2636falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0730
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Room 418” (May 09, 1978) ***WD
00:46:24.291 = SONG: “You Can’t Kill Me Twice” by Static Wax, inspired by ‘Room 418’ (July 30, 2026) *** https://weirddarkness.com/music
00:51:41.227 = The Whistler, “To Rent Danger” (April 16, 1945)
01:20:51.876 = Strange Wills, “They Met in Monte Carlo” (September 14, 1946)
01:50:12.816 = Witch’s Tale, “Violin” (May 03, 1934)
02:15:44.521 = X Minus One, “A Saucer of Loneliness” (January 09, 1957)
02:44:29.640 = Zero Hour, “Driving Sally Insane” (May 22, 1974) ***WD
03:01:45.934 = ABC Mystery Time, “Noe One Will Ever Know” (1956) ***WD
03:25:46.822 = Appointment With Fear, “Pit And The Pendulum” (September 18, 1943) ***WD
03:52:54.256 = Arch Oboloer’s Plays, “Bathysphere” (November 18, 1939)
04:22:18.566 = Barry Craig, “Dead On Arrival” (November 14, 1951)
04:50:29.917 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Girl Of His Dreams” (1960s)
04:54:03.798 = Incredible But True, “Premonition” (1950-1951)
04:57:39.831 = Strange Adventure, “John Friday Keeps Out” (1945) ***WD
05:00:56.402 = SONG: “Can’t Kill Me Twice” by Maggie Cross, inspired by ‘Room 418’ (July 30, 2026) *** https://weirddarkness.com
05:05:51.662 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Room 418” (May 09, 1978) ***WD
00:46:24.291 = SONG: “You Can’t Kill Me Twice” by Static Wax, inspired by ‘Room 418’ (July 30, 2026) *** https://weirddarkness.com/music
00:51:41.227 = The Whistler, “To Rent Danger” (April 16, 1945)
01:20:51.876 = Strange Wills, “They Met in Monte Carlo” (September 14, 1946)
01:50:12.816 = Witch’s Tale, “Violin” (May 03, 1934)
02:15:44.521 = X Minus One, “A Saucer of Loneliness” (January 09, 1957)
02:44:29.640 = Zero Hour, “Driving Sally Insane” (May 22, 1974) ***WD
03:01:45.934 = ABC Mystery Time, “Noe One Will Ever Know” (1956) ***WD
03:25:46.822 = Appointment With Fear, “Pit And The Pendulum” (September 18, 1943) ***WD
03:52:54.256 = Arch Oboloer’s Plays, “Bathysphere” (November 18, 1939)
04:22:18.566 = Barry Craig, “Dead On Arrival” (November 14, 1951)
04:50:29.917 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Girl Of His Dreams” (1960s)
04:54:03.798 = Incredible But True, “Premonition” (1950-1951)
04:57:39.831 = Strange Adventure, “John Friday Keeps Out” (1945) ***WD
05:00:56.402 = SONG: “Can’t Kill Me Twice” by Maggie Cross, inspired by ‘Room 418’ (July 30, 2026) *** https://weirddarkness.com
05:05:51.662 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0730

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Death And Desire” (May 08, 1978) ***WD
00:45:30.201 = Sleep No More, “Woman in Grey” and “Suspicious Gift” (March 20, 1957)
01:14:18.462 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Fresh Blood Series: A Fare To Remember” (March 2006)
01:27:08.082 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Murder Will Out” (February 27, 1945) ***WD
01:39:45.502 = Suspense, “Cat And Mouse” (March 30, 1944)
02:09:03.700 = The Creaking Door, “Isle of Lost Souls” (November 23, 1964) ***WD
02:37:51.669 = The Saint, “Case of Unhappy Homicide” (March 03, 1948) ***WD
03:01:54.083 = 2000 Plus, “When Worlds Met” (May 03, 1950) ***WD
03:30:56.223 = The Unexpected, “Heard But Not Seen” (1947-1948)
03:43:03.263 = Unsolved Mysteries, “The Witch Doctor” (1936) ***WD
03:57:59.514 = Dark Venture, “Pursuit” (July 31, 1945) ***WD
04:27:44.521 = The Weird Circle, “Black Parchment” (1945)
04:55:17.899 = Tales of the Frightened, “The Vampire Sleeps” (1963)
05:00:07.048 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73251872Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:10:18 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA phony spiritualist who fakes contact with the dead to swindle grieving clients gets more than she bargained for when the voices calling back from Summerland might not be fake after all. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Death And Desire” (May 08, 1978) ***WD
00:45:30.201 = Sleep No More, “Woman in Grey” and “Suspicious Gift” (March 20, 1957)
01:14:18.462 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Fresh Blood Series: A Fare To Remember” (March 2006)
01:27:08.082 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Murder Will Out” (February 27, 1945) ***WD
01:39:45.502 = Suspense, “Cat And Mouse” (March 30, 1944)
02:09:03.700 = The Creaking Door, “Isle of Lost Souls” (November 23, 1964) ***WD
02:37:51.669 = The Saint, “Case of Unhappy Homicide” (March 03, 1948) ***WD
03:01:54.083 = 2000 Plus, “When Worlds Met” (May 03, 1950) ***WD
03:30:56.223 = The Unexpected, “Heard But Not Seen” (1947-1948)
03:43:03.263 = Unsolved Mysteries, “The Witch Doctor” (1936) ***WD
03:57:59.514 = Dark Venture, “Pursuit” (July 31, 1945) ***WD
04:27:44.521 = The Weird Circle, “Black Parchment” (1945)
04:55:17.899 = Tales of the Frightened, “The Vampire Sleeps” (1963)
05:00:07.048 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Don’t Look Now” by Henry Kuttner, originally published in Startling Stories, March 1948

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 30, 2026

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Don’t Look Now” by Henry Kuttner, originally published in Startling Stories, March 1948

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 30, 2026

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: I’m sharing a chapter from the book “Nevermore: The Haunted Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe” by Troy Taylor, which I narrated the audiobook for. But this chapter by itself was so interesting to me that I thought it would make a great episode of Weird Darkness – plus, it gives you a little peek into what you might get if you purchase the book itself. I’ve left a link to the book in the show notes below. This is the true story about the murder of a girl who worked in a cigar shop, the investigation of it by law enforcement, how Edgar Allan Poe saw it as an opportunity to escalate his career and name… and how it all almost blew up in his face, even with some claiming Poe was the murderer of the poor girl!

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“Nevermore: The Haunted Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe” by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/41e7BxJ
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Originally aired: March 2022
Weird Darkness devotes this episode to the unsolved 1841 murder of New York shopgirl Mary Cecilia Rogers and its strange collision with the unraveling life of Edgar Allan Poe. It opens with the July 28, 1841 discovery of Rogers's body floating in the Hudson River near Hoboken's Sybil's Cave, tracing her path from a Connecticut-born clerk at John Anderson's Tobacco Emporium on Manhattan's Nassau Street to the local celebrity known as "the beautiful cigar girl," then following the search led by her fiancé, cork-cutter Daniel Payne, and former suitor Alfred Crommelin, through the police suspicion cast on Payne and on Anderson, the September discovery of her bloodied clothing in a Weehawken thicket, and Payne's own laudanum suicide at that same spot that October.From there, the episode moves to Philadelphia, where Poe was following the case from a distance while his household came apart around him: his wife Virginia's sudden pulmonary hemorrhage during a parlor performance on January 20, 1842, the day after Poe turned thirty-three, marked the onset of the tuberculosis that would eventually kill her, and the strain bled directly into stories like "The Masque of the Red Death" and "Eleonora." It follows Poe's collapse at Graham's Magazine, including his refused request for a salary advance on an $800-a-year wage, his failed bid for a Philadelphia Custom House post that ended with a fumbled meeting tied to President John Tyler, and his abrupt exit from the magazine after being passed over for associate editor Charles Peterson.Next comes Poe's attempt to solve the Rogers case through fiction, recreating how he pitched a sequel to "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" to Baltimore editor Joseph Evans Snodgrass and Boston's George Roberts before selling it to William Snowden's The Ladies' Companion as "The Mystery of Marie Roget," transplanting the murder to Paris and casting the sleuth C. Auguste Dupin as the man who would name the killer. It details the disastrous timing by which Weehawken tavern keeper Frederica Loss, shot by her own son on November 1, 1842, gave a deathbed account claiming Rogers died during a botched abortion, undercutting Poe's carefully built naval-officer theory just as his final installment was headed to press.The episode closes with the suspects who have circulated around the case ever since, from the hanged Somers mutineer Philip Spencer, floated by biographer John Ingram, to Daniel Payne and Alfred Crommelin, to tobacco magnate John Anderson, who lived out his final years in a Tarrytown mansion behind steel-lined shutters, convinced his cook was poisoning his roast beef and claiming to speak with Mary Rogers's spirit, and it ends on the long-running question of whether Poe himself carried knowledge of, or any personal connection to, the murder he spent his career trying to solve on paper.

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PoeCigarGirl

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: I’m sharing a chapter from the book “Nevermore: The Haunted Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe” by Troy Taylor, which I narrated the audiobook for. But this chapter by itself was so interesting to me that I thought it would make a great episode of Weird Darkness – plus, it gives you a little peek into what you might get if you purchase the book itself. I’ve left a link to the book in the show notes below. This is the true story about the murder of a girl who worked in a cigar shop, the investigation of it by law enforcement, how Edgar Allan Poe saw it as an opportunity to escalate his career and name… and how it all almost blew up in his face, even with some claiming Poe was the murderer of the poor girl!

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Nevermore: The Haunted Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe” by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/41e7BxJ
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Originally aired: March 2022
Weird Darkness devotes this episode to the unsolved 1841 murder of New York shopgirl Mary Cecilia Rogers and its strange collision with the unraveling life of Edgar Allan Poe. It opens with the July 28, 1841 discovery of Rogers's body floating in the Hudson River near Hoboken's Sybil's Cave, tracing her path from a Connecticut-born clerk at John Anderson's Tobacco Emporium on Manhattan's Nassau Street to the local celebrity known as "the beautiful cigar girl," then following the search led by her fiancé, cork-cutter Daniel Payne, and former suitor Alfred Crommelin, through the police suspicion cast on Payne and on Anderson, the September discovery of her bloodied clothing in a Weehawken thicket, and Payne's own laudanum suicide at that same spot that October.From there, the episode moves to Philadelphia, where Poe was following the case from a distance while his household came apart around him: his wife Virginia's sudden pulmonary hemorrhage during a parlor performance on January 20, 1842, the day after Poe turned thirty-three, marked the onset of the tuberculosis that would eventually kill her, and the strain bled directly into stories like "The Masque of the Red Death" and "Eleonora." It follows Poe's collapse at Graham's Magazine, including his refused request for a salary advance on an $800-a-year wage, his failed bid for a Philadelphia Custom House post that ended with a fumbled meeting tied to President John Tyler, and his abrupt exit from the magazine after being passed over for associate editor Charles Peterson.Next comes Poe's attempt to solve the Rogers case through fiction, recreating how he pitched a sequel to "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"...]]>398419th_century_murder,cigar_girl_murder,cold_case,edgar_allan_poe,gothic_true_crime,historical_true_crime,hoboken_murder,john_anderson,literary_mystery,madame_restell,marie_roget,mary_rogers,murder_mystery,poe_mystery,true_crime,true_crime_history,true_crime_podcast,unsolved_murder,victorian_true_crime,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-secretbar
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-secretbar

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
“Secret Bar” by K. Banning Kellum: https://www.creepypasta.com/secret-bar/ (find more creepiness in K. Banning Kellum’s book “Gris Gris and Ju Ju, A New Orleans Horror” https://amzn.to/2EaYeH6)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 29, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-secretbar

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
“Secret Bar” by K. Banning Kellum: https://www.creepypasta.com/secret-bar/ (find more creepiness in K. Banning Kellum’s book “Gris Gris and Ju Ju, A New Orleans Horror” https://amzn.to/2EaYeH6)

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 29, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/dogman

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpcp8s

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Across Michigan and Wisconsin, encounters with an upright, wolf-headed figure span more than a century – from nineteenth-century logging camps to farm roads, deer stands, and suburban backyards. Witnesses describe a creature with human-like hands, glowing eyes, and an unsettling awareness of being watched, several of them staying silent about what they saw for years rather than risk being disbelieved. Hunters, drivers, and at least one retired sheriff's deputy all report the same detail – something that watches back, and in more than one account, something that speaks.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:06:13.435 = Show Open
00:08:57.805 = Part One
00:18:33.555 = Part Two ***
00:46:24.349 = Part Three ***
01:00:02.576 = Part Four ***
01:14:17.255 = Part Five ***
01:27:28.423 = Part Six ***
01:34:00.844 = Part Seven ***
01:46:18.276 = Show Close
01:47:34.794 = SONG: “Dogman of Silver Creek” by Dark Weirdness
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
PHOTO: 1961 photo of Dogman (at Strangeology.com): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/muajp2my
BOOK: “The Beast of Bray Road: Tailing Wisconsin’s Werewolf” by Linda Godfrey: https://amzn.to/43xNkro
The InBetween with Carol Ann (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@TheInBetweenTales
MichigansThumb.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98vf2c
TetZoo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4maj49wk
Hangar1Publishing.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc29e65a
MythFolks.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8wdd24
DiscoveryUK.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88uxkj
CreepyEncounters.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckncywh
ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mtybyttw
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: March 22, 2025
Weird Darkness devotes a full episode to the Dogman, the upright, wolf-headed cryptid reported across Michigan and Wisconsin for more than a century, moving through firsthand encounters, a claimed government cover-up, a witnessed fight between a Dogman and two Sasquatch, and a side-by-side comparison of Dogman folklore against traditional werewolf mythology.It opens with the creature's documented history, tracing the first alleged sighting to 1887, when a group of lumberjacks in Wexford County, Michigan described a being with the body of a man and the head of a dog during the state's great logging era. Similar reports followed in Allegan County in the 1950s and in Cross Village, Big Rapids, and Manistee County during the 1960s, while Elkhorn, Wisconsin became the center of activity in the early 1990s. The segment also catalogs standalone incidents tied to the legend: four horses found dead with their eyes open in 1917, seven-foot-four claw marks reported on a church door in 1957, a farmer found dead at his plow surrounded by oversized canine tracks in 1997, a 2006 backyard sighting in Shelby Township, Michigan, and an army veteran's account of a wolf-headed creature pacing his truck through Manistee National Forest. Odawa oral tradition describing a two-legged, wolf-like being near Lake Michigan predates all of it, and the episode raises the theory that Dogman sightings cluster in years ending in seven.From there, the episode turns to the case that gave the cryptid one of its best-known names: the Beast of Bray Road. Lori Endrizzi's fall 1989 sighting on Bray Road outside Elkhorn, Wisconsin, first documented by researcher Linda Godfrey in the 2003 book "The Beast of Bray Road," describes a kneeling, brownish-gray figure with long claws that turned to meet her headlights. Two years later, on Halloween night 1991, Doris Gipson struck the same stretch of road and was chased by a clawed, upright creature that clung to her car's rear bumper as she fled. Walworth County Animal Control officer Jon Fredrikson began compiling reports in a manila folder marked "Werewolf," which grew to include a December 1990 sighting by a child witness, clawed tracks near Potter's Road that led locals to nickname the creature "Pottsy," a 1990 roadside sighting by Mike Etten, and two separate encounters reported by high school student Tom Brichta. The same story traces the legend back further still, to 1936, when night watchman Mark Shackleman encountered a six-foot, black-furred creature scratching at an Indigenous burial ground outside Racine, Wisconsin's St. Coletta Convent, a creature that reportedly spoke a single word, "Gadarah," a name tied to the biblical account of Jesus casting out demons at Gadara.Next, the episode moves to a February 2012 case from rural Chenango, New York, where Brandon Close and his neighbor Gene pursued the source of a scream that had left Close's cattle huddled against an electric fence, only to be chased through the woods by an eight-foot creature that kept pace with their all-terrain vehicle at highway speed. The account continues with an unmarked black van and armed personnel arriving at Close's property the following day, ultimately removing the memory cards from his trail cameras.A separate account follows a Big Rapids, Michigan night watchman's 1961 encounter with a six-foot, grayish-brown creature outside his home near the Haymarsh State Game Area, an incident the witness says he photographed under a streetlight.The episode then recounts an anonymous 1992 camping trip in which the witness watched a black, long-armed creature stalk him along a dry creek bed before a Sasquatch intervened, leading to a violent fight that ended when a second, larger Sasquatch killed the Dogman and dragged its body into the woods.Hunting-season encounters follow, beginning with Peter's October 16, 2012 experience in Pontiac, Illinois, where a wolf-sized creature bit his arm during a chase near his family's deer stand before inexplicably retreating. A separate witness describes two Dogman sightings twenty years apart, the first in Alto, Michigan in 1988 and the second in nearby Lowell, Michigan in 2008, when a blue-eyed creature that had followed him since childhood appeared on his roof and spoke a single word, "Don't."Another segment follows Derek, an Ohio mycology enthusiast, to a 2016 night-fishing trip along the Mahoning River in Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio, where he encountered a crouching creature near an old train trestle that stood to meet his gaze before retreating into the brush.A Fitchburg, Wisconsin case follows college student Matt, who in 2006 heard a scream during a minor earthquake and glimpsed a wolf-headed, humanoid figure in a passing car's headlights. A separate story follows a man identified as Mark to his late grandfather's cabin in Sierra County, Ohio, where he discovered why his grandfather had banned the family from the property for years, after an unseen creature chased him back to the cabin and reappeared at the tree line with two others.A Reed City, Michigan hunting party's four-day encounter in November 2007 follows, in which Sam and his companions repeatedly crossed paths with a yellow-eyed, hunchbacked creature that left claw marks on a rifle stock and a cabin door. The episode then follows Gabe to a rural Montana property, where lightning revealed a broad-shouldered, upright creature in his yard, followed weeks later by a closer encounter near his satellite dish that prompted him to move.Retired law enforcement officer Laura Love's account follows, describing a nearly seven-and-a-half-foot, dark-furred creature that struck a truck near the West Weber Road overpass on U.S. Highway 31 before vanishing into roadside brush. A separate story follows Janet, who for years believed she had seen a deformed bear near Danbury, Wisconsin's Long Lake before her son's own Dogman sighting prompted her to reconsider what she and her sister-in-law Amy witnessed on Rustic Road.A November 7, 2016 account from Duluth, Minnesota follows, describing an anonymous graphic designer's sighting of a hunched, wolf-faced cr

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73222532Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFor over a century, witnesses across Michigan and Wisconsin have described the same impossible figure – upright, wolf-headed, and aware of being watched. Some walked away with scars, others with a story they were afraid to tell for decades. EPISODE...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/dogman

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpcp8s

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Across Michigan and Wisconsin, encounters with an upright, wolf-headed figure span more than a century – from nineteenth-century logging camps to farm roads, deer stands, and suburban backyards. Witnesses describe a creature with human-like hands, glowing eyes, and an unsettling awareness of being watched, several of them staying silent about what they saw for years rather than risk being disbelieved. Hunters, drivers, and at least one retired sheriff's deputy all report the same detail – something that watches back, and in more than one account, something that speaks.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:06:13.435 = Show Open
00:08:57.805 = Part One
00:18:33.555 = Part Two ***
00:46:24.349 = Part Three ***
01:00:02.576 = Part Four ***
01:14:17.255 = Part Five ***
01:27:28.423 = Part Six ***
01:34:00.844 = Part Seven ***
01:46:18.276 = Show Close
01:47:34.794 = SONG: “Dogman of Silver Creek” by Dark Weirdness
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
PHOTO: 1961 photo of Dogman (at Strangeology.com): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/muajp2my
BOOK: “The Beast of Bray Road: Tailing Wisconsin’s Werewolf” by Linda Godfrey: https://amzn.to/43xNkro
The InBetween with Carol Ann (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@TheInBetweenTales
MichigansThumb.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98vf2c
TetZoo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4maj49wk
Hangar1Publishing.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc29e65a
MythFolks.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8wdd24
DiscoveryUK.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88uxkj
CreepyEncounters.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckncywh
ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mtybyttw
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: March 22, 2025
Weird Darkness devotes a full episode to the Dogman, the upright, wolf-headed cryptid reported across Michigan and Wisconsin for more than a century, moving through firsthand encounters, a claimed government cover-up, a witnessed fight between a Dogman and two Sasquatch, and a side-by-side comparison of Dogman folklore against traditional werewolf mythology.It opens with the creature's documented history, tracing the first alleged sighting to 1887, when a group of lumberjacks in Wexford County, Michigan described a being with the body of a man and the head of a dog during the state's great logging era. Similar reports followed in Allegan County in the 1950s and in Cross Village, Big Rapids, and Manistee County during the 1960s, while Elkhorn, Wisconsin became the center of activity in the early 1990s. The segment also catalogs standalone...]]>6692beast_of_bray_road,bigfoot,bray_road_beast,chenango_new_york,cryptid,cryptid_sightings,cryptozoology,dogman,dogman_sightings,elkhorn_wisconsin,linda_godfrey,michigan_dogman,paranormal,paranormal_podcast,sasquatch,true_crime,unexplained,weird_darkness,werewolf,wisconsin_dogmanfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0728
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Cool Killer Carl” (May 05, 1978) ***WD
00:46:18.874 = Mystery Playhouse, “Nightmare” (November 28, 1944)
01:15:15.928 = Price of Fear, “Remains To Be Seen” (September 01, 1973) ***WD
01:42:19.483 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Terrified Man” (January 15, 1948) ***WD (LQ)a
02:06:01.040 = Quiet Please, “The Smell of High Wines” (March 20, 1949) ***WD
02:35:22.653 = Radio City Playhouse, “Interval” (November 27, 1949) ***WD
03:03:46.860 = Half Hour To Kill, “Blackout Never Aired” (October 29, 1946) ***WD
03:32:04.765 = Sam Spade, “Adam Figg Caper” (October 05, 1947) ***WD
03:55:50.400 = The Sealed Book, “Stranger In The House” (May 06, 1945) ***WD
04:25:19.830 = The Shadow, “Bubbling Death” (December 05, 1943) ***WD
04:50:39.793 = Strange Adventure, “Title Unknown – Episode 69” (1945) ***WD
04:53:57.077 = Calling All Detectives, “Jerry Investigates a Mysterious Increase in Hospital Deaths” (July 06, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
05:01:43.438 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Cool Killer Carl” (May 05, 1978) ***WD
00:46:18.874 = Mystery Playhouse, “Nightmare” (November 28, 1944)
01:15:15.928 = Price of Fear, “Remains To Be Seen” (September 01, 1973) ***WD
01:42:19.483 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Terrified Man” (January 15, 1948) ***WD (LQ)a
02:06:01.040 = Quiet Please, “The Smell of High Wines” (March 20, 1949) ***WD
02:35:22.653 = Radio City Playhouse, “Interval” (November 27, 1949) ***WD
03:03:46.860 = Half Hour To Kill, “Blackout Never Aired” (October 29, 1946) ***WD
03:32:04.765 = Sam Spade, “Adam Figg Caper” (October 05, 1947) ***WD
03:55:50.400 = The Sealed Book, “Stranger In The House” (May 06, 1945) ***WD
04:25:19.830 = The Shadow, “Bubbling Death” (December 05, 1943) ***WD
04:50:39.793 = Strange Adventure, “Title Unknown – Episode 69” (1945) ***WD
04:53:57.077 = Calling All Detectives, “Jerry Investigates a Mysterious Increase in Hospital Deaths” (July 06, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
05:01:43.438 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Journey To Somewhere” (May 04, 1978) ***WD
00:44:26.457 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Killer Come Back To Me” (May 17, 1946)
01:13:35.047 = Mr. Keen, “The Leaping Dog” (April 13, 1944) ***WD
01:42:41.788 = Murder at Midnight, “The Man With The Black Beard” (May 08, 1950) ***WD
02:08:37.327 = The Black Museum, “The Tan Shoe” (January 15, 1952)
02:33:18.183 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Green Plague” (June 17, 1952)
03:00:29.228 = CBC Nightfall, “Hands Off” (July 25, 1980)
03:27:14.184 = Obsession, “Clinging Hate” (May 14, 1951) ***WD
03:49:55.235 = Origin of Superstition, “Kissing Under Mistletoe” (1935) ***WD
04:04:07.297 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Rory Malone” (March 20, 1949)
04:33:03.187 = Peril, “Lucky Lady” (1953) ***WD
04:58:54.597 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Journey To Somewhere” (May 04, 1978) ***WD
00:44:26.457 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Killer Come Back To Me” (May 17, 1946)
01:13:35.047 = Mr. Keen, “The Leaping Dog” (April 13, 1944) ***WD
01:42:41.788 = Murder at Midnight, “The Man With The Black Beard” (May 08, 1950) ***WD
02:08:37.327 = The Black Museum, “The Tan Shoe” (January 15, 1952)
02:33:18.183 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Green Plague” (June 17, 1952)
03:00:29.228 = CBC Nightfall, “Hands Off” (July 25, 1980)
03:27:14.184 = Obsession, “Clinging Hate” (May 14, 1951) ***WD
03:49:55.235 = Origin of Superstition, “Kissing Under Mistletoe” (1935) ***WD
04:04:07.297 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Rory Malone” (March 20, 1949)
04:33:03.187 = Peril, “Lucky Lady” (1953) ***WD
04:58:54.597 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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“The Asylum In The Woods” by Redditor R.L. Rogers: https://www.creepypasta.com/the-asylum-in-the-woods/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 28, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 28, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RoswellWasntFirst

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: When you hear the words “UFO crash” you likely think of Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. And while that is the most famous of supposed extraterrestrial spaceship crashes, it is by no means the first. In fact, there were several taking place before Roswell became a household name. (UFO Crashes Before Roswell) *** But first – we’ll take a look at Roswell itself… and what might have been behind the crash, the UFOs, and the aliens! (Behind Roswell’s Aliens) *** Numerous travelers have gone missing in Nahanni Valley… and many whose bodies have been found, have been decapitated. It’s no wonder it has been nicknamed “The Valley of Headless Men”. (The Valley of Headless Men) *** In 2016, construction in a San Francisco family’s backyard unearthed a terrifying find… a glass coffin. And the history behind it tells a morbid history of the city. (The Karner’s Backyard Glass Coffin) *** Former Green Beret Jeffrey MacDonald claimed that a gang of acid-crazed Manson Family copycats brutally murdered his pregnant wife and two daughters in 1970, but then he was found guilty. Did he commit the crime, or did the law convict the wrong man? (The Evil Deeds of Jeffrey MacDonald) *** It’s understood that scientifically, alchemy – attempting to turn a substance or element into gold – is impossible. But then, there is that one incident that took place in the early seventeenth century that has some people wondering if that’s wrong. (The Alchemy Master)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:27.594 = Show Open
00:03:47.621 = Behind Roswell’s Aliens / UFO Crashes Before Roswell
00:19:45.640 = The Valley of Headless Men ***
00:33:18.357 = The Karner’s Backyard Glass Coffin
00:44:54.640 = The Evil Deeds of Jeffrey MacDonald ***
00:55:31.498 = The Alchemy Master
01:02:26.698 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Behind Roswell’s Aliens” by Adam Janos for History.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yd5fhudu
“UFO Crashes Before Roswell” from Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2w6d76yh
“The Valley of Headless Men” by Aleksa Vuckovic for Ancient-Origins.net: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9c6zf4
“The Evil Deeds of Jeffrey MacDonald” by Marco Margaritoff for AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8eant7
“The Alchemy Master” by Ellen Lloyd for AncientPages.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4xzysbwc
“The Karner’s Backyard Glass Coffin” by Trilby Beresford for Ranker.com’s Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3mpvk9jh
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Originally aired: January 2021
This episode of Weird Darkness moves from a classified Cold War balloon program in the New Mexico desert to a Canadian valley littered with decapitated bodies, a Victorian child's glass coffin dug up in a San Francisco backyard, a Green Beret convicted of butchering his own family, and a seventeenth-century alchemist tortured for the secret of turning lead into gold.It opens with the 1947 Roswell crash, tracing how rancher W.W. "Mac" Brazel's discovery of wreckage on his Lincoln County property led Colonel William Blanchard's Roswell Army Air Field to announce the capture of a "flying disc," only for the Army to reverse itself within days and blame a weather balloon, complete with staged photos of Major Jesse Marcel posing with the debris. The story follows the account through the U.S. Air Force's 1994 admission that the wreckage actually came from Project Mogul, a secret high-altitude balloon array built to detect Soviet atomic tests, and its 1997 explanation that reported alien bodies were fallen parachute test dummies, then weighs those official conclusions against UFO researcher Donald Schmitt's objections and journalist Annie Jacobsen's competing claim that the crash involved deformed children deployed by Joseph Stalin and designed by Nazi doctor Josef Mengele.From there, the episode moves through six UFO crash reports that predate Roswell by decades, including an 1897 cigar-shaped craft said to have destroyed Judge Proctor's windmill in Aurora, Texas, and left a small humanoid body buried in the local cemetery; an 1862 wreck witnessed by shipwrecked sailors from the vessel Christine on a deserted Indian Ocean island, where they found twelve-foot-tall bodies with bronze beards; a UFO crash near Stavropol, Russia, whose three survivors reportedly died from being unable to breathe Earth's atmosphere; a 1941 crash in the Carolinas recovered by the U.S. Army during a military exercise involving soldier Guy Simeone; an 1884 debris field of gear-like metal fragments found by rancher John Ellis in Dundy County, Nebraska; and a wartime British crash investigated by journalist Dorothy Kilgallen, who died shortly after publishing claims that the recovered craft's crew stood under four feet tall.Next, the story shifts to Canada's Nahanni Valley, where at least 44 people have died or vanished since 1908, beginning with prospector brothers Willie and Frank McLeod, whose headless skeletons were found at their camp two years after they disappeared, and continuing through the decapitations of Swiss prospector Martin Jorgenson and outlaw "Yukon" Fisher, the mysterious cabin fire that killed Phil Powers, and the vanishing of Annie Laferte, who was later spotted wandering naked and disoriented near the Flat River — deaths locals attribute variously to the legendary Naha tribe, the valley's hot sulphur springs, or predators, while Dene oral history holds that the warlike Naha people simply disappeared without explanation.The episode then turns to 2016, when a construction crew remodeling John and Ericka Karner's San Francisco home unearthed a 19th-century glass-and-cast-iron coffin containing the preserved body of a toddler, later identified through DNA testing led by genealogist Elissa Davey as Edith Howard Cook, who died of malnutrition in 1876 and was accidentally left behind when San Francisco's Odd Fellows Cemetery was relocated to Colma in the 1930s — a discovery the Karner family says ended years of unexplained footsteps they'd heard from a toddler no longer in the house.From there, the story follows former Green Beret Jeffrey MacDonald, convicted of stabbing his pregnant wife Colette and daughters Kimberly and Kristen to death at Fort Bragg in 1970 after claiming a blonde intruder chanting about acid and "pigs" oversaw the killings, an account investigators concluded was staged using details from the recent Manson Family murders; the case follows his decades of appeals, including the 1983 bestseller "A Fatal Vision" that branded him a psychopath and filmmaker Errol Morris's later book arguing the evidence against him was mishandled.The episode closes with the story of Alexander Seton, a secretive Scottish alchemist known as the Cosmopolitan, who in 1602 convinced skeptical Swiss professor Wolfgang Drenheim that he had transmuted lead into gold using nothing but a wrapped powder and a goldsmith's crucible in Fribourg. Seton's success drew the attention of Emperor Rudolf II and later trapped him in the custody of Christian II, Elector of Saxony, who had him pierced with iron spikes and burned with molten lead in an attempt to force him to reveal his formula; Seton escaped in 1603 with the help of his friend Michael Sendivogius but died a broken man soon after, and the alchemical text he was said to have written, the Book of Twelve Chapters, was destroyed, leaving his method lost.

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RoswellWasntFirst

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: When you hear the words “UFO crash” you likely think of Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. And while that is the most famous of supposed extraterrestrial spaceship crashes, it is by no means the first. In fact, there were several taking place before Roswell became a household name. (UFO Crashes Before Roswell) *** But first – we’ll take a look at Roswell itself… and what might have been behind the crash, the UFOs, and the aliens! (Behind Roswell’s Aliens) *** Numerous travelers have gone missing in Nahanni Valley… and many whose bodies have been found, have been decapitated. It’s no wonder it has been nicknamed “The Valley of Headless Men”. (The Valley of Headless Men) *** In 2016, construction in a San Francisco family’s backyard unearthed a terrifying find… a glass coffin. And the history behind it tells a morbid history of the city. (The Karner’s Backyard Glass Coffin) *** Former Green Beret Jeffrey MacDonald claimed that a gang of acid-crazed Manson Family copycats brutally murdered his pregnant wife and two daughters in 1970, but then he was found guilty. Did he commit the crime, or did the law convict the wrong man? (The Evil Deeds of Jeffrey MacDonald) *** It’s understood that scientifically, alchemy – attempting to turn a substance or element into gold – is impossible. But then, there is that one incident that took place in the early seventeenth century that has some people wondering if that’s wrong. (The Alchemy Master)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:27.594 = Show Open
00:03:47.621 = Behind Roswell’s Aliens / UFO Crashes Before Roswell
00:19:45.640 = The Valley of Headless Men ***
00:33:18.357 = The Karner’s Backyard Glass Coffin
00:44:54.640 = The Evil Deeds of Jeffrey MacDonald ***
00:55:31.498 = The Alchemy Master
01:02:26.698 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Behind Roswell’s Aliens” by Adam Janos for History.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yd5fhudu
“UFO Crashes Before Roswell” from Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2w6d76yh
“The Valley of Headless Men” by Aleksa Vuckovic for Ancient-Origins.net: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9c6zf4
“The Evil Deeds of Jeffrey MacDonald” by Marco Margaritoff for AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8eant7
“The Alchemy Master” by Ellen Lloyd for AncientPages.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4xzysbwc
“The Karner’s Backyard...]]>3854alchemy,alexander_seton,area_51,cold_case,darren_marlar,edith_cook,glass_coffin,headless_men,jeffrey_macdonald,murder_case,nahanni_valley,paranormal,project_mogul,roswell_ufo_crash,san_francisco,true_crime,ufo_crashes,ufo_history,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emergency-update-cyberattack-nearly-ended-weird-darkness--73203639https://WeirdDarkness.com



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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Figure in the Moonlight” (May 02, 1978) ***WD
00:45:48.366 = Macabre, “The Avenger” (December 18, 1961) ***WD
01:14:37.183 = Philip Marlowe, “Vital Statistic” (March 14, 1950)
01:44:11.159 = Boson Blackie, Ghost of Flo Newton” (May 28, 1947)
02:09:18.137 = The Black Mass, “O Mirror Mirror” (February 12, 1964) ***WD
02:24:19.861 = Michael Shayne, “Judge Stanton Murdered” (June 04, 1945) ***WD
02:54:00.924 = Beyond Midnight, “Tangled Way” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)
03:19:56.143 = MindWebs, “Eurema’s Dam” (1975-1984) ***WD
03:49:08.226 = CBS Radio Workshop, “The Case of the White Kitten” (July 13, 1956) ***WD
04:18:13.876 = Mystery in the Air, “Queen of Spades” (September 1, 1947)
04:45:13.199 = Strange Adventure “The Imposter” (1945) ***WD
04:48:29.470 = Calling All Detectives, “The Ship Julia Louise” (July 05, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
04:56:29.725 = Incredible But True, “Dragon of Buren County” (1950-1951)
04:59:59.123 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Figure in the Moonlight” (May 02, 1978) ***WD
00:45:48.366 = Macabre, “The Avenger” (December 18, 1961) ***WD
01:14:37.183 = Philip Marlowe, “Vital Statistic” (March 14, 1950)
01:44:11.159 = Boson Blackie, Ghost of Flo Newton” (May 28, 1947)
02:09:18.137 = The Black Mass, “O Mirror Mirror” (February 12, 1964) ***WD
02:24:19.861 = Michael Shayne, “Judge Stanton Murdered” (June 04, 1945) ***WD
02:54:00.924 = Beyond Midnight, “Tangled Way” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)
03:19:56.143 = MindWebs, “Eurema’s Dam” (1975-1984) ***WD
03:49:08.226 = CBS Radio Workshop, “The Case of the White Kitten” (July 13, 1956) ***WD
04:18:13.876 = Mystery in the Air, “Queen of Spades” (September 1, 1947)
04:45:13.199 = Strange Adventure “The Imposter” (1945) ***WD
04:48:29.470 = Calling All Detectives, “The Ship Julia Louise” (July 05, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
04:56:29.725 = Incredible But True, “Dragon of Buren County” (1950-1951)
04:59:59.123 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
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HOUR ONE: Many tales describe encounters with the devil himself. Yet not all are the same. Sometimes Satan approaches his prey… other times, the lost soul goes seeking Lucifer to make a deal. Either way, the results are never favorable. (Diabolical Dealings With The Devil) *** It wasn’t until recently that I’d even heard of the cryptid, Ahool. In case it’s new to you as well, it’s a winged cryptid that some portray as a giant bat, others claim it’s a flying primate. Personally, I think it looks like a werewolf with bat wings. Whatever it is, we’ll learn a bit more about the Ahool. (The Cry Of The Ahool)
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HOUR TWO: 

Of course a lot of people likely don’t believe in heaven or hell and many will dismiss such things as mythical tales or folklore. However there are places on Earth that could be considered hell – no not Detroit or Wichita. We’re talking about actual places that look like the entrances to purgatory. And perhaps they really are. (Secret Doors to the Underworld) *** A king, a gossoon and a bear walked into a bar. No, this is not the first line of a joke, but a common occurrence in Potrero Hill in San Francisco, California, during the 1880s. The king was Frank McManus, the gossoon was Frank’s baseball-playing brother, Cornelius, and the bear was a large inebriated ursine. (King of the Irish Hill) *** Why are some people suddenly vigorous, alert, and feeling much better shortly before they pass away? It is something that has happened since time began, but medical experts are still baffled by it. (Terminal Lucidity Phenomenon) *** While many say the most haunted hotel is the one in Colorado that was used in the film “The Shining” - there is evidence that one in Eureka Springs, Arkansas deals with even more paranormal activity. (The Crescent Hotel)
==========
SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Two men were found dead in the bushes, beheaded… and emasculated. But that was just the beginning of the Mad Butcher’s killing spree. (The Cleveland Torso Murders) *** Seeing reptiles in Oklahoma isn’t all that uncommon – even dinosaur fossils are found in the state. But there have also been reports of something much stranger – a snake/human hybrid creature more terrifying than it sounds. (Oklahoma Snake Man)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Baba Vanga” from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine
“Diabolical Dealings With The Devil” by Laura for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/y94czoxt,https://tinyurl.com/yc5uy7mj
“The Cry of the Ahool” by Gary Brandt from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine
“Secret Doors To The Underworld”, by Facts Verse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU6-lfWk3Zo
“King of the Irish Hill” by Paul Drexler for Crime Traveller: https://tinyurl.com/y7tmp6lz
“Terminal Lucidity Phenomenon” by Cynthia McKanzie for Message to Eagle: http://ow.ly/5G8W30ocL0Q
“The Cleveland Torso Murders” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/ycwha94c
“The Crescent Hotel” by Amanda Penn for Vocal Media Horror: https://tinyurl.com/ycvral8j
“Oklahoma Snake Man” by Bab Salam (link to story no longer exists)
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HOUR ONE: Many tales describe encounters with the devil himself. Yet not all are the same. Sometimes Satan approaches his prey… other times, the lost soul goes seeking Lucifer to make a deal. Either way, the results are never favorable. (Diabolical Dealings With The Devil) *** It wasn’t until recently that I’d even heard of the cryptid, Ahool. In case it’s new to you as well, it’s a winged cryptid that some portray as a giant bat, others claim it’s a flying primate. Personally, I think it looks like a werewolf with bat wings. Whatever it is, we’ll learn a bit more about the Ahool. (The Cry Of The Ahool)
==========
HOUR TWO: 

Of course a lot of people likely don’t believe in heaven or hell and many will dismiss such things as mythical tales or folklore. However there are places on Earth that could be considered hell – no not Detroit or Wichita. We’re talking about actual places that look like the entrances to purgatory. And perhaps they really are. (Secret Doors to the Underworld) *** A king, a gossoon and a bear walked into a bar. No, this is not the first line of a joke, but a common occurrence in Potrero Hill in San Francisco, California, during the 1880s. The king was Frank McManus, the gossoon was Frank’s baseball-playing brother, Cornelius, and the bear was a large inebriated ursine. (King of the Irish Hill) *** Why are some people suddenly vigorous, alert, and feeling much better shortly before they pass away? It is something that has happened since time began, but medical experts are still baffled by it. (Terminal Lucidity Phenomenon) *** While many say the most haunted hotel is the one in Colorado that was used in the film “The Shining” - there is evidence that one in Eureka Springs, Arkansas deals with even more paranormal activity. (The Crescent Hotel)
==========
SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Two men were found dead in the bushes, beheaded… and emasculated. But that was just the beginning of the Mad Butcher’s killing spree. (The Cleveland Torso Murders) *** Seeing reptiles in Oklahoma isn’t all that uncommon – even dinosaur fossils are found in the state. But there have also been reports of something much stranger – a snake/human hybrid creature more terrifying than it sounds. (Oklahoma Snake Man)
==========
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Baba Vanga” from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine
“Diabolical Dealings With The Devil” by Laura for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/y94czoxt,https://tinyurl.com/yc5uy7mj
“The Cry of the Ahool” by Gary Brandt from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine
“Secret Doors To The Underworld”, by Facts Verse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU6-lfWk3Zo
“King of the Irish Hill” by Paul Drexler for Crime Traveller: https://tinyurl.com/y7tmp6lz
“Terminal Lucidity Phenomenon” by Cynthia McKanzie for Message to Eagle: http://ow.ly/5G8W30ocL0Q
“The Cleveland Torso Murders” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/ycwha94c
“The Crescent Hotel” by Amanda Penn for...]]>6050falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mitm-wiferemovableface
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-wiferemovableface

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
“My Wife Has a Removable Face” by Redditor N.S. Lewis: https://www.reddit.com/user/nslewis, https://www.creepypasta.com/my-wife-has-a-removable-face/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 27, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-wiferemovableface

SOURCES and RESOURCES: 
“My Wife Has a Removable Face” by Redditor N.S. Lewis: https://www.reddit.com/user/nslewis, https://www.creepypasta.com/my-wife-has-a-removable-face/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 27, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-bloodkeeper

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Blood Keeper” by Christopher Maxim at https://www.reddit.com/r/ChristopherMaxim/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 26, 2026

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-bloodkeeper

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“The Blood Keeper” by Christopher Maxim at https://www.reddit.com/r/ChristopherMaxim/

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 26, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The House on Chimney Pot Lane” (April 28, 1978) ***WD
00:45:28.916 = The Haunting Hour, “Date In The Dark” (June 03, 1945) ***WD
01:10:28.151 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The House With a Past” (June 27, 1937)
01:34:32.198 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Millionaire Threatened” (1945)
01:59:10.650 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Haunted Bagpipes” (February 17, 1947)
02:28:37.363 = Mystery House, “Bury Me Not” (May 26, 1946) ***WD
02:54:24.361 = Inner Sanctum, “Desert Death” (January 09, 1945)
03:23:44.926 = Jeff Regan, “The Diamond Quartet” (August 14, 1948)
03:52:43.766 = The Key, “Night Prowler” (1956)
04:16:47.055 = Lights Out, “Uninhabited” (December 22, 1937) ***WD (LQ)
04:45:34.772 = Strange Adventure, “The Five Tickets” (1945) ***WD
04:48:49.470 = Calling All Detectives, “A Man Admits To Murder” (June 15, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
04:56:47.879 = Incredible But True, “The Face of Death” (1950-1951)
05:00:28.938 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The House on Chimney Pot Lane” (April 28, 1978) ***WD
00:45:28.916 = The Haunting Hour, “Date In The Dark” (June 03, 1945) ***WD
01:10:28.151 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The House With a Past” (June 27, 1937)
01:34:32.198 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Millionaire Threatened” (1945)
01:59:10.650 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Haunted Bagpipes” (February 17, 1947)
02:28:37.363 = Mystery House, “Bury Me Not” (May 26, 1946) ***WD
02:54:24.361 = Inner Sanctum, “Desert Death” (January 09, 1945)
03:23:44.926 = Jeff Regan, “The Diamond Quartet” (August 14, 1948)
03:52:43.766 = The Key, “Night Prowler” (1956)
04:16:47.055 = Lights Out, “Uninhabited” (December 22, 1937) ***WD (LQ)
04:45:34.772 = Strange Adventure, “The Five Tickets” (1945) ***WD
04:48:49.470 = Calling All Detectives, “A Man Admits To Murder” (June 15, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
04:56:47.879 = Incredible But True, “The Face of Death” (1950-1951)
05:00:28.938 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373

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Originally aired: July 24, 2026

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Originally aired: July 24, 2026

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This episode of Weird Darkness follows the disappearance and death of Theresa Dawn Jones near Bernice, Louisiana, a case that ran from a missing persons report to an accidental-drowning ruling to a homicide reinvestigation — and the phone call from a psychic medium a thousand miles away that pointed her family straight to the body.On the night of February 2nd, 2023, fifty-six-year-old Theresa Jones walked out of her home in the Evergreen community on Lake D'Arbonne wearing pink pajamas, leaving behind her phone, her wallet, her car keys, and the eyeglasses she needed to see, and by the time her boyfriend returned from a work trip in Lake Charles he found the house torn apart and Theresa gone. The Union Parish Sheriff's Office searched with a Lincoln Parish K9 unit that tracked her scent out to Highway 2 before losing it, chased sightings of a woman carrying gas cans and a stop at a Circle K in West Monroe, then stalled. Her daughters Ashley Deese and Brittany turned to Carolyn Clapper, a Wisconsin medium who took their call at 10:48 at night and, over forty-five minutes, described a fallen log at a tree line, a creek, and a sickness that would come over whoever went looking — directions that led Ashley to her mother's body in Edmonds Creek the next morning, found nude from the waist down with the water still shallow around her. Dr. Frank Peretti's autopsy in Little Rock ruled the death an accidental drowning with methamphetamine intoxication as a contributing factor, and the sheriff's office closed the case in August 2023, but Ashley never accepted it, and a retired Texas aquatic-death investigator named Greg Lawson publicly questioned why no rape kit or fingernail scraping was ever done. More than a year later, private forensic consultant John Oliveira of Applied Forensic Solutions reviewed the file and found only 150 milliliters of water in the lungs, livor mortis fixed in the legs rather than the face-down position she was found in, a clean upper jacket above the waterline, and bruising the autopsy never recorded — evidence pointing away from drowning and toward a body staged in the water after death. At the end of October 2025, Oliveira presented those findings to Union Parish detectives, and the sheriff's office reopened Theresa Jones's death as a possible homicide, more than two years after the paperwork first called it an accident.

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Originally aired: July 24, 2026

This episode of Weird Darkness follows the disappearance and death of Theresa Dawn Jones near Bernice, Louisiana, a case that ran from a missing persons report to an accidental-drowning ruling to a homicide reinvestigation — and the phone call from a psychic medium a thousand miles away that pointed her family straight to the body.On the night of February 2nd, 2023, fifty-six-year-old Theresa Jones walked out of her home in the Evergreen community on Lake D'Arbonne wearing pink pajamas, leaving behind her phone, her wallet, her car keys, and the eyeglasses she needed to see, and by the time her boyfriend returned from a work trip in Lake Charles he found the house torn apart and Theresa gone. The Union Parish Sheriff's Office searched with a Lincoln Parish K9 unit that tracked her scent out to Highway 2 before losing it, chased sightings of a woman carrying gas cans and a stop at a Circle K in West Monroe, then stalled. Her daughters Ashley Deese and Brittany turned to Carolyn Clapper, a Wisconsin medium who took their call at 10:48 at night and, over forty-five minutes, described a fallen log at a tree line, a creek, and a sickness that would come over whoever went looking — directions that led Ashley to her mother's body in Edmonds Creek the next morning, found nude from the waist down with the water still shallow around her. Dr. Frank Peretti's autopsy in Little Rock ruled the death an accidental drowning with methamphetamine intoxication as a contributing factor, and the sheriff's office closed the case in August 2023, but Ashley never accepted it, and a retired Texas aquatic-death investigator named Greg Lawson publicly questioned why no rape kit or fingernail scraping was ever done. More than a year later, private forensic consultant John Oliveira of Applied Forensic Solutions reviewed the file and found only 150 milliliters of water in the lungs, livor mortis fixed in the legs rather than the face-down position she was found in, a clean upper jacket above the waterline, and bruising the autopsy never recorded — evidence pointing away from drowning and toward a body staged in the water after death. At the end of October 2025, Oliveira presented those findings to Union Parish detectives, and the sheriff's office reopened Theresa Jones's death as a possible homicide, more than two years after the paperwork first called it an accident.

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In the late 1950s, the Tuck family of Alabama found themselves at the center of a terrifying ordeal as mysterious fires spontaneously erupted in their home. Despite their best efforts to escape the flames, the fiery phenomenon followed them from one residence to another, consuming their possessions and leaving them homeless. We’ll look at this case and other similar ones where the seeming explanation is nothing short of paranormal. (Paranormal Flames) *** In the sleepy Kentish hamlet of Charing, a centuries-old mystery unfolds every May Day. As the clock strikes midnight, ghostly children emerge from their moss-encrusted graves, their ethereal feet dancing to the silent fiddle's tune. It’s all part of the "Night of the Dancing Feet." (Dancing After Death) *** Before his wife's murder in June 2009, Eli Weaver had numerous affairs with women he met through online dating sites, where he called himself an "Amish Stud." But only one mistress was willing to kill for him. (Eli Weaver, Amish Stud and Murderer) *** The American West evokes iconic images often seen in movies: bold adventures, noon shootouts, resolute sheriffs and marshals maintaining order, and the cavalry arriving just in time. However, the history of the Wild West, replete with myths and stereotypes, presents a more complex and sometimes disturbing reality about justice in that era. (Wild West Justice) *** On the morning of July 13, 1997, the body of Denise Johnson was discovered inside her burning childhood home in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Emergency responders quickly realized they weren't dealing with a simple arson, but a murder as well.  Now, more than two decades later, the case remains unsolved. (The Unsolved Murder of Denise Johnson) *** Hachishakusama, often referred to as the "Japanese Slender Man," is a haunting figure from Japanese urban legends that rivals the terror of her American counterpart. While the Slender Man has gained a cult-like following and has even inspired real-life horror stories, Hachishakusama's tale is equally spine-chilling and capable of keeping you up at night. (The Japanese Slender Man)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:21.690 = Show Open
00:04:30.483 = Paranormal Flames
00:23:29.009 = The Unsolved Murder of Denise Johnson ***
00:37:06.405 = Dancing After Death (Night of the Dancing Feet)
00:44:39.904 = Wild West Justice ***
00:54:40.356 = Eli Weaver, Amish Stud and Murderer
01:03:17.535 = The Japanese Slender Man ***
01:08:47.360 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
BOOK: “Ablaze – The Mysterious Fires of Spontaneous Human Combustion” by Larry E. Arnold:https://amzn.to/3Uqdhmz
BOOK: “A Killing In Amish Country” by Gregg Olsen and Rebecca Morris: https://amzn.to/44wghmb
“Paranormal Flames” source: Marcus Lowth at UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4eb8xht2
“The Unsolved Murder of Denise Johnson” source: Jacob Shelton at Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8t3b7p
“Dancing After Death” by Ken DaSilva-Hill submitted directly to Weird Darkness and used with permission
“Wild West Justice” source: Christy Box at Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8db9vj
“Eli Weaver, Amish Stud and Murderer” source: Hannah Reilly Holtz at AllThatsInteresting.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4jfmybjh
“The Japanese Slender Man” source: Curry L Mitchell at ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdd7fthz
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Originally aired: May 01, 2024

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In the late 1950s, the Tuck family of Alabama found themselves at the center of a terrifying ordeal as mysterious fires spontaneously erupted in their home. Despite their best efforts to escape the flames, the fiery phenomenon followed them from one residence to another, consuming their possessions and leaving them homeless. We’ll look at this case and other similar ones where the seeming explanation is nothing short of paranormal. (Paranormal Flames) *** In the sleepy Kentish hamlet of Charing, a centuries-old mystery unfolds every May Day. As the clock strikes midnight, ghostly children emerge from their moss-encrusted graves, their ethereal feet dancing to the silent fiddle's tune. It’s all part of the "Night of the Dancing Feet." (Dancing After Death) *** Before his wife's murder in June 2009, Eli Weaver had numerous affairs with women he met through online dating sites, where he called himself an "Amish Stud." But only one mistress was willing to kill for him. (Eli Weaver, Amish Stud and Murderer) *** The American West evokes iconic images often seen in movies: bold adventures, noon shootouts, resolute sheriffs and marshals maintaining order, and the cavalry arriving just in time. However, the history of the Wild West, replete with myths and stereotypes, presents a more complex and sometimes disturbing reality about justice in that era. (Wild West Justice) *** On the morning of July 13, 1997, the body of Denise Johnson was discovered inside her burning childhood home in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Emergency responders quickly realized they weren't dealing with a simple arson, but a murder as well.  Now, more than two decades later, the case remains unsolved. (The Unsolved Murder of Denise Johnson) *** Hachishakusama, often referred to as the "Japanese Slender Man," is a haunting figure from Japanese urban legends that rivals the terror of her American counterpart. While the Slender Man has gained a cult-like following and has even inspired real-life horror stories, Hachishakusama's tale is equally spine-chilling and capable of keeping you up at night. (The Japanese Slender Man)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:21.690 = Show Open
00:04:30.483 = Paranormal Flames
00:23:29.009 = The Unsolved Murder of Denise Johnson ***
00:37:06.405 = Dancing After Death (Night of the Dancing Feet)
00:44:39.904 = Wild West Justice ***
00:54:40.356 = Eli Weaver, Amish Stud and Murderer
01:03:17.535 = The Japanese Slender Man ***
01:08:47.360 = Show Close
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BOOK: “Ablaze – The Mysterious Fires of Spontaneous Human Combustion” by Larry E. Arnold:4210creepy_stories,dark_history,fire_mystery,ghost_stories,haunted,mysterious_fires,paranormal,paranormal_fires,phantom_fires,poltergeist_fires,spontaneous_combustion,spontaneous_fires,supernatural,talladega_alabama,true_crime,tuck_family,unexplained,unsolved,weird,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/IrasemaChavez
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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 24, 2026

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 24, 2026

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“America’s Most Haunted Places” by Troy Taylor and April Slaughter for AmericanHauntingsInk.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/582mh58k (used with permission)
“America’s Not-So-Famous Haunted Houses” by Troy Taylor for AmericanHauntingsInk.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p979tsv (used with permission)
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Originally aired: January, 2022
Weird Darkness tours fifteen haunted American locations, starting with the ones every ghost hunter already knows. The Bell Witch Cave in Adams, Tennessee, where a spirit claiming to be the witch of Kate Batts tormented the Bell family for years and, some say, retreated into a cave near the Red River. Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, where tuberculosis patients died in numbers large enough to require a body chute running down the hill and out of sight. The Myrtles Plantation, whose most famous ghost stories turn out to be false, though the apparitions on the grounds keep getting reported anyway. The Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, where four members of one brewing family took their own lives across five decades. Gettysburg's Devil's Den, the Stanley Hotel that inspired Stephen King, the Winchester Mystery House with its staircases to nowhere, Bachelor's Grove Cemetery outside Chicago, Yorktown Memorial Hospital in Texas, and the Villisca Ax Murder House in Iowa, where eight people were killed in their beds in June of 1912 and no one was ever convicted.Then the show turns to the houses that never made the lists. Nemacolin Castle in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, built on the site of a French and Indian War garrison and later a stop on the Underground Railroad. Tinker Swiss Cottage in Rockford, Illinois, a twenty-seven-room Swiss-style home on a limestone bluff where children's laughter is heard by staff who came in as skeptics. The McCune Mansion in Salt Lake City, where a little girl walks in and out of a mirror. Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin, where a fired servant locked seven people in Frank Lloyd Wright's home in August of 1914, set it on fire, and killed them with a hatchet as they tried to escape. And Prospect Place in Trinway, Ohio, built by an abolitionist who used a cupola signal light to tell escaping slaves that food and shelter waited inside — some of whom never left.

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“America’s Most Haunted Places” by Troy Taylor and April Slaughter for AmericanHauntingsInk.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/582mh58k (used with permission)
“America’s Not-So-Famous Haunted Houses” by Troy Taylor for AmericanHauntingsInk.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p979tsv (used with permission)
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Originally aired: January, 2022
Weird Darkness tours fifteen haunted American locations, starting with the ones every ghost hunter already knows. The Bell Witch Cave in Adams, Tennessee, where a spirit claiming to be the witch of Kate Batts tormented the Bell family for years and, some say, retreated into a cave near the Red River. Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, where tuberculosis patients died in numbers large enough to require a body chute running down the hill and out of sight. The Myrtles Plantation, whose most famous ghost stories turn out to be false, though the apparitions on the grounds keep getting reported anyway. The Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, where four members of one brewing family took their own lives across five decades. Gettysburg's Devil's Den, the Stanley Hotel that inspired Stephen King, the Winchester Mystery House with its staircases to nowhere, Bachelor's Grove Cemetery outside Chicago, Yorktown Memorial Hospital in Texas, and the Villisca Ax Murder House in Iowa, where eight people were killed in their beds in June of 1912 and no one was ever convicted.Then the show turns to the houses that never made the lists. Nemacolin Castle in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, built on the site of a French and Indian War garrison and later a stop on the Underground Railroad. Tinker Swiss Cottage in Rockford, Illinois, a twenty-seven-room Swiss-style home on a limestone bluff where children's laughter is heard by staff who came in as skeptics. The McCune Mansion in Salt Lake City, where a little girl walks in and out of a mirror. Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin, where a fired servant locked seven people in Frank Lloyd Wright's home in August of 1914, set it on fire, and killed them with a hatchet as they tried to escape. And Prospect Place in Trinway,...]]>2074falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0724
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Queen of Palmyra” (April 27, 1978) ***WD
00:45:45.877 = The Eleventh Hour, “Codeword Silver” (ADU)
01:11:24.672 = Escape, “The Fortune of Vargas” (September 21, 1949)
01:40:04.624 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Adventure of the Beauty Queen” (June 25, 1958) ***WD
01:59:42.274 = Dark Fantasy, “Rendezvous With Satan” (May 29, 1942)
02:28:27.595 = Fear on 4, “Fat Andy” (March 06, 1988)
02:57:32.941 = Theater Five, “Dark Appointment” (November 23, 1964) ***WD
03:18:08.219 = Adventures of Superman, “Mystery of the Walking Dead” (November 05, 1949)
03:47:56.562 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD
04:14:35.484 = Harry Lime, “Rogues Holiday” (September 21, 1951)
04:39:24.955 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Family” (July 05, 1980) ***WD
05:07:30.568 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0724

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Queen of Palmyra” (April 27, 1978) ***WD
00:45:45.877 = The Eleventh Hour, “Codeword Silver” (ADU)
01:11:24.672 = Escape, “The Fortune of Vargas” (September 21, 1949)
01:40:04.624 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Adventure of the Beauty Queen” (June 25, 1958) ***WD
01:59:42.274 = Dark Fantasy, “Rendezvous With Satan” (May 29, 1942)
02:28:27.595 = Fear on 4, “Fat Andy” (March 06, 1988)
02:57:32.941 = Theater Five, “Dark Appointment” (November 23, 1964) ***WD
03:18:08.219 = Adventures of Superman, “Mystery of the Walking Dead” (November 05, 1949)
03:47:56.562 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD
04:14:35.484 = Harry Lime, “Rogues Holiday” (September 21, 1951)
04:39:24.955 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Family” (July 05, 1980) ***WD
05:07:30.568 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0724

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-thedamnedthing

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“The Damned Thing” by Ambrose Bierce: https://tinyurl.com/y6amz952

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 23, 2026

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“The Damned Thing” by Ambrose Bierce: https://tinyurl.com/y6amz952

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: July 23, 2026

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Bet With The Angels” (April 21, 1978) ***WD
00:46:18.058 = Chet Chetter, “Elmer And The Book of Absolute Truth” (1991)
01:16:14.133 = The Clock, “The Hitchhiker” (January 03, 1956) ***WD
01:40:44.592 = The Crime Club, “Grey Mist Murders” (April 10, 1947)
02:10:32.203 = Crime Classics, “The Terrible Deed of John White Webster” (July 13, 1953)
02:40:14.956 = Danger Dr Danfield, “Norman Miles” (September 08, 1946) ***WD
03:05:54.976 = Calling All Detectives, “Casebook of J. Browning” (June 14, 1948)
03:14:16.749 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Hungry One” (January 14, 1972)
03:42:57.931 = Diary of Fate, “Nelson Walker” (June 15, 1948) ***WD
04:10:44.961 = Dimension X, “Hello Tomorrow” (September 15, 1950) ***WD
04:39:05.898 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Knife of Death” (February 20, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
04:51:32.354 = Strange Adventure, “The Island of Mystery” (1945) ***WD
04:54:56.292 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0723

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73118378Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:20:26 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA lifelong friend's death leaves Jason Clark hearing that friend's voice picking winners at the track, an unbroken streak that draws the attention of the bookmakers he's bleeding dry — and when they demand his system at knifepoint, what proof can he...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Bet With The Angels” (April 21, 1978) ***WD
00:46:18.058 = Chet Chetter, “Elmer And The Book of Absolute Truth” (1991)
01:16:14.133 = The Clock, “The Hitchhiker” (January 03, 1956) ***WD
01:40:44.592 = The Crime Club, “Grey Mist Murders” (April 10, 1947)
02:10:32.203 = Crime Classics, “The Terrible Deed of John White Webster” (July 13, 1953)
02:40:14.956 = Danger Dr Danfield, “Norman Miles” (September 08, 1946) ***WD
03:05:54.976 = Calling All Detectives, “Casebook of J. Browning” (June 14, 1948)
03:14:16.749 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Hungry One” (January 14, 1972)
03:42:57.931 = Diary of Fate, “Nelson Walker” (June 15, 1948) ***WD
04:10:44.961 = Dimension X, “Hello Tomorrow” (September 15, 1950) ***WD
04:39:05.898 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Knife of Death” (February 20, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
04:51:32.354 = Strange Adventure, “The Island of Mystery” (1945) ***WD
04:54:56.292 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0723

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SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/siderscase20260722

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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73117030Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:45:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessBefore sixteen children were found in a single room in Hamden, the Siders family left behind another house in Gallia County — and a renovator says he found it in the same condition. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION:...
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1181falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/alcatraz
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/alcatraz

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y7sjc7zw

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:23.422 = Show Open
00:02:30.901 = Being An Alcatraz Inmate
00:19:49.953 = The Impossibility of Escaping Alcatraz ***
00:40:10.152 = Prisons More terrifying Than Alcatraz ***
00:52:59.621 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Being An Alcatraz Inmate” by Melissa Sartore for Ranker.com’s Weird History:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/535vhu7n
“The Impossibility of Escaping Alcatraz” by Melissa Sartore for Ranker.com’s Weird History:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfj2ypt
“More Terrifying Than Alcatraz” by Michelle Nati for Ranker.com’s Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3jwhh268
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Originally aired: February, 2021
Weird Darkness takes listeners inside the federal penitentiary on Alcatraz Island — what daily life was actually like behind its walls, the fourteen escape attempts that mostly ended in the San Francisco Bay, and a tour of American prisons whose conditions make the Rock look mild by comparison.It opens with the texture of everyday survival at Alcatraz, where the prison held roughly 330 men in cells measuring five feet by nine, and where food, clothing, shelter, and medical care were the only four rights an inmate had — everything else, from library access to a spot in the prison band, had to be earned. Warden James A. Johnston enforced a code of silence that lasted until 1937, so inmates like Jim Quillen talked through the pipes between cells, and Quillen described nineteen days in solitary as total silence and darkness. Al Capone begged his way into the Rock Islanders band and learned tenor guitar, tenor banjo, and mandola; Robert Stroud, the Birdman of Alcatraz, spent eleven of his seventeen years there in the hospital, studying law and languages. Prisoners were counted thirteen times a day, allowed a single two-page letter each week to a blood relative, and served food widely regarded as the best in the federal system — and still, by inmate Bryan Conway's account, fourteen of three hundred seventeen men went violently insane during his last year, one dock worker chopping off the fingers of his own left hand with an ax.From there, the episode turns to the men who tried to leave. Joseph "Dutch" Bowers became the first, shot off a fence on April 27th, 1936, while working the incinerator detail. Theodore Cole and Ralph Roe sawed through a window in the Model Industries Building and vanished into a storm-driven current in December 1937, their bodies never found. The 1938 breakout by James Limerick, Jimmy Lucas, and Rufus "Whitey" Franklin killed guard Royal C. Cline with a hammer; Arthur "Doc" Barker, son of Ma Barker, was shot in the head near the shoreline in January 1939. The May 1946 "Battle of Alcatraz" pulled in the Coast Guard and the Marines over two days and left guards William Miller and Harold Stites dead. And the most famous attempt of all came in June 1962, when Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin chipped through their cell walls with spoons, left dummy heads made of soap and hair in their beds, and disappeared on a raft stitched from raincoats — three men the FBI never found.The episode closes by leaving Alcatraz behind for prisons still standing. ADX Florence in Colorado, the "Alcatraz of the Rockies," holds inmates like Ted Kaczynski and Ramzi Yousef in seventy-five-square-foot concrete cells for twenty-three hours a day. At the Polunsky Unit in Livingston, Texas, an inmate named Andre Thomas removed his own eye. Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Maricopa County Tent City Jail in Phoenix housed people outdoors in the Arizona heat until it was dismantled in 2017. Orleans Parish Prison in New Orleans has stood on the same ground for three hundred years, first used to hold enslaved people who tried to escape. San Quentin, built in 1852 and once home to Charles Manson and Richard Ramirez, drew a court-appointed report describing a facility so old, dirty, and overcrowded that housing people there was called dangerous.

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y7sjc7zw

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:23.422 = Show Open
00:02:30.901 = Being An Alcatraz Inmate
00:19:49.953 = The Impossibility of Escaping Alcatraz ***
00:40:10.152 = Prisons More terrifying Than Alcatraz ***
00:52:59.621 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Being An Alcatraz Inmate” by Melissa Sartore for Ranker.com’s Weird History:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/535vhu7n
“The Impossibility of Escaping Alcatraz” by Melissa Sartore for Ranker.com’s Weird History:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfj2ypt
“More Terrifying Than Alcatraz” by Michelle Nati for Ranker.com’s Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3jwhh268
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: February, 2021
Weird Darkness takes listeners inside the federal penitentiary on Alcatraz Island — what daily life was actually like behind its walls, the fourteen escape attempts that mostly ended in the San Francisco Bay, and a tour of American prisons whose conditions make the Rock look mild by comparison.It opens with the texture of everyday survival at Alcatraz, where the prison held roughly 330 men in cells measuring five feet by nine, and where food, clothing, shelter, and medical care were the only four rights an inmate had — everything else, from library access to a spot in the prison band, had to be earned. Warden James A. Johnston enforced a code of silence that lasted until 1937, so inmates like Jim Quillen talked through the pipes between cells, and Quillen described nineteen days in solitary as total silence and darkness. Al Capone begged his way into the Rock Islanders band and learned tenor guitar, tenor banjo, and mandola; Robert Stroud, the Birdman of Alcatraz, spent eleven of his seventeen years there in the hospital, studying law and languages. Prisoners were counted thirteen times a day, allowed a single two-page letter each week to a blood relative, and served food widely regarded as the best in the federal system — and still, by inmate Bryan Conway's account, fourteen of three hundred...]]>3253adx_florence,al_capone,alcatraz,anglin_brothers,battle_of_alcatraz,birdman_of_alcatraz,dark_history,federal_prison,frank_morris,machine_gun_kelly,prison_escape,prison_history,prison_life,robert_stroud,san_francisco,solitary_confinement,the_rock,true_crime,weird_darkness,worst_prisonsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/TheyLive
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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Have you ever felt like something was off about someone you met? What if the truth was more bizarre than you could imagine - that aliens walk secretly among us, perfectly disguised? (Mimic In The Mirror) *** The short story “Eight O’Clock In The Morning” by Ray Nelson – the inspiration for the movie “They Live!” *** Left-handedness: once a mark of the devil, now a unique trait celebrated across the globe. From the Salem Witch Trials to modern-day challenges with spiral notebooks, left-handers have been forced to navigate a world designed for righties, despite the historical stigmas, surprising advantages, and the evolving recognition of left-handers in combat, culture, and commerce. (Left-Handers Are In League With The Devil) *** In the shadow of Switzerland's majestic Eiger mountain, 29-year-old Aidan Roche vanished without a trace during a solo hiking trip. Despite an unlocked camper-van and one last eerie messages sent from the trail, his disappearance remained shrouded in mystery. Months later, a grim discovery brought more questions than answers. (The Disappearance of Aidan Roche) *** In the summer of 1948, a series of inexplicable fires ravaged the Willey farm near Macomb, Illinois, destroying the family's home and barns. Despite the efforts of local authorities and the U.S. Air Force, no logical explanation could be found for the hundreds of mysterious blazes that seemed to start spontaneously. At the center of this baffling case was 13-year-old Wanet McNeil, whose alleged confession to arson left many unconvinced. Was Wanet truly responsible? Could she have been starting the fires with her mind? (The Macomb Firestarter) *** In 1991, 63-year-old Vasile Gorgos left his home in Romania to visit a cattle market and never returned, leaving his family to believe he had met a tragic fate. But 30 years later, Vasile shocked everyone when he mysteriously reappeared, wearing the same clothes as the day he vanished and carrying an unused train ticket from 1991 in his pocket. With no memory of where he'd been for three decades, Vasile's strange case has left people wondering if his disappearance could be tied to supernatural phenomena like portals, alien abduction, or shifts in time and space itself. (The Mysterious Vanishing of Vasile Gorgos)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = “Eight O’Clock In The Morning” (short fiction)
00:12:38.092 = Show Open
00:15:46.852 = Mimic In The Mirror: Are Aliens Among Us? ***
00:26:13.246 = Left-Handers Are In League With The Devil
00:32:35.305 = The Disappearance of Aidan Roche ***
00:38:57.889 = The Macomb Firestarter
00:48:20.167 = The Mysterious Vanishing of Vasile Gorgos ***
00:55:50.605 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Eight O’Clock In The Morning” by Ray Nelson: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mu7tmynm
“Mimic In The Mirror” source: Sean Casteel at Spectral Vision: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckjpyz8
BOOK: “Mimics – The Others Among Us” by Sean Casteel and Tim R. Swartz: https://amzn.to/3Ws07IJ
BOOK: “Sky Crash Throughout Time (A Cosmic Conspiracy)” by Philip Kinsella and Brenda Butler: https://amzn.to/3WlE2v2
“Left-Handers Are In League With The Devil” source: Baiily Benningfield at Ranker’s Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8acbdh
“The Disappearance of Aidan Roche” source: Strange Outdoors: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrxvj87r
“The Macomb Firestarter” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n7dbzmh (used with permission)“The Mysterious Vanishing of Vasile Gorgos” source: Marcus Lowth at UFO Insight:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jxztu8nd
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Originally aired: April 30, 2024
In this episode of Weird Darkness, listeners move through alien impostors, the long history of left-handed stigma, a hiker who vanished in the Swiss Alps, a farm besieged by fires no one could explain, and a Romanian cattle trader who came home after thirty years.It opens with the mimics. Ray Nelson's 1963 story "Eight O'Clock in the Morning" — the basis for John Carpenter's 1988 film "They Live" — imagined reptilian aliens ruling Earth from behind human faces, and the 2023 book "Mimics: The Others Among Us" argues that scenario may not be fiction. The book collects accounts like that of Brenda Butler, co-author of a book on the Rendlesham Forest UFO incident, who in 1984 met a tall, blue-eyed man calling himself David Daniels and claiming to be from the Pleiades star cluster, then watched his skin turn scaly and reptilian before he shifted back to human. It recounts author Chris Holly's memory of a strikingly similar white-haired, blue-eyed family she later connected to the extraterrestrial "Tall Whites," alongside cases of living ghosts, doppelgangers, and a 1970s poltergeist blamed on a mimic wearing a teenage girl's face.From there the episode traces why left-handedness was treated as sinister for centuries. During the Salem Witch Trials, favoring the left hand could bring an accusation of witchcraft, and as late as the 1970s schools still forced left-handed children to write with their right. The Book of Matthew places the righteous on the right and the cursed on the left, the Zulu scalded children's left hands to stop their use, and communities along the Niger River tied left-handed cooking to witchcraft — while the ancient Celts prized left-handed warriors, Rome read left-side omens as favorable, and the Inca chief Lloque Yupanqui was admired for his left-handedness. The stigma softened by the late 1960s, when William Gruby opened Anything Left-Handed, Ltd. to sell scissors, kitchen tools, and watches built for lefties.Next comes the disappearance of Aidan Roche, a 29-year-old chemical engineer from Middlesbrough who vanished on June 22nd, 2023, while hiking the Eiger Trail in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland. His campervan sat unlocked and abandoned near the trailhead with everything inside intact, and his final messages placed him two hours from Grindelwald in clear weather on a well-traveled path. Swiss police, mountain rescue teams, dogs, and drones searched for five days, and his brothers Connor and Niall raised over £30,000 for helicopter surveillance and screen advertisements in twenty-four locations, yet found nothing until September 24th, 2023, when Aidan's body was discovered near the trail with the cause of death still unreleased.The episode then settles on the Willey farm outside Macomb, Illinois, where hundreds of fires broke out in the summer of 1948. They started on August 7th as small brown spots that appeared on the living room wallpaper, spread, smoldered, and burst into flame — more than 200 of them in one week, igniting curtains, an ironing board, and newspapers sealed inside a closed cupboard, often erupting on walls and ceilings while witnesses watched. The blazes consumed the farmhouse on August 14th and both barns soon after, drew over 1,000 spectators on August 22nd, and even brought in the U.S. Air Force, which floated directed radiation from the Russians as a possible cause. Officials declared the case solved on August 30th by pinning it on 13-year-old Wanet McNeil, who confessed to using kitchen matches after hours of questioning despite never being seen holding any; psychiatrist Dr. Sophie Schroeder found her mentally normal, researcher Vincent Gaddis called it poltergeist activity, and Fire Chief Fred Wilson retired still convinced something unexplainable had happened.The episode closes with Vasile Gorgos, a 63-year-old cattle trader from Bacău, Romania, who left for a market in 1991 and disappeared for three decades. His wife reported him missing, an extensive police search turned up no trace, and his family eventually held a ceremony and accepted that he was dead. On a Sunday afternoon in August 2021, a car pulled up outside his old house and drove off before anyone could read the plate, leaving behind a 93-year-old Vasile in the same clothes he had worn in 1991, carrying an unused train ticket from that year and an old identity card listing an address in another part of Romania. Doctor

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Have you ever felt like something was off about someone you met? What if the truth was more bizarre than you could imagine - that aliens walk secretly among us, perfectly disguised? (Mimic In The Mirror) *** The short story “Eight O’Clock In The Morning” by Ray Nelson – the inspiration for the movie “They Live!” *** Left-handedness: once a mark of the devil, now a unique trait celebrated across the globe. From the Salem Witch Trials to modern-day challenges with spiral notebooks, left-handers have been forced to navigate a world designed for righties, despite the historical stigmas, surprising advantages, and the evolving recognition of left-handers in combat, culture, and commerce. (Left-Handers Are In League With The Devil) *** In the shadow of Switzerland's majestic Eiger mountain, 29-year-old Aidan Roche vanished without a trace during a solo hiking trip. Despite an unlocked camper-van and one last eerie messages sent from the trail, his disappearance remained shrouded in mystery. Months later, a grim discovery brought more questions than answers. (The Disappearance of Aidan Roche) *** In the summer of 1948, a series of inexplicable fires ravaged the Willey farm near Macomb, Illinois, destroying the family's home and barns. Despite the efforts of local authorities and the U.S. Air Force, no logical explanation could be found for the hundreds of mysterious blazes that seemed to start spontaneously. At the center of this baffling case was 13-year-old Wanet McNeil, whose alleged confession to arson left many unconvinced. Was Wanet truly responsible? Could she have been starting the fires with her mind? (The Macomb Firestarter) *** In 1991, 63-year-old Vasile Gorgos left his home in Romania to visit a cattle market and never returned, leaving his family to believe he had met a tragic fate. But 30 years later, Vasile shocked everyone when he mysteriously reappeared, wearing the same clothes as the day he vanished and carrying an unused train ticket from 1991 in his pocket. With no memory of where he'd been for three decades, Vasile's strange case has left people wondering if his disappearance could be tied to supernatural phenomena like portals, alien abduction, or shifts in time and space itself. (The Mysterious Vanishing of Vasile Gorgos)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = “Eight O’Clock In The Morning” (short fiction)
00:12:38.092 = Show Open
00:15:46.852 = Mimic In The Mirror: Are Aliens Among Us? ***
00:26:13.246 = Left-Handers Are In League With The Devil
00:32:35.305 = The Disappearance of Aidan Roche ***
00:38:57.889 = The Macomb Firestarter
00:48:20.167 = The Mysterious Vanishing of Vasile Gorgos ***
00:55:50.605 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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BOOK: “Sky Crash Throughout Time (A Cosmic Conspiracy)” by Philip Kinsella and Brenda Butler:...]]>3421alien_disguise,alien_mimics,aliens_among_us,doppelgangers,extraterrestrials,john_carpenter,living_ghosts,mimics_book,paranormal,ray_nelson,rendlesham_forest,reptilian_aliens,shapeshifters,strange_encounters,tall_whites,they_live,ufo_encounters,unexplained,weird_darkness,weird_true_storiesfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0722
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Avocado Jungle” (April 20, 1978) ***WD
00:46:14.846 = BBC Radio 4 / Radio 7, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)
01:30:17.027 = Night Beat, “Five Days Off For Christmas” (December 21, 1951) ***WD
01:58:08.526 = Beyond The Green Door, “Mr. Fritz-Hugh And Poisoned Knife Blade” (1966)
02:02:01.418 = Campbell Playhouse, “A Christmas Carol” (December 24, 1939) ***WD
03:00:24.073 = Box 13, “The Dowager And Dan Holiday” (November 16, 1949)
03:27:06.293 = Calling All Cars, “Cookie Vejar Killing” (December 27, 1933)
03:56:51.245 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Red Raincoat” (August 29, 1946)
04:26:26.709 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Ghost Town Hermit” (May 19, 1967) ***WD
04:57:04.004 = Show Close

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Avocado Jungle” (April 20, 1978) ***WD
00:46:14.846 = BBC Radio 4 / Radio 7, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)
01:30:17.027 = Night Beat, “Five Days Off For Christmas” (December 21, 1951) ***WD
01:58:08.526 = Beyond The Green Door, “Mr. Fritz-Hugh And Poisoned Knife Blade” (1966)
02:02:01.418 = Campbell Playhouse, “A Christmas Carol” (December 24, 1939) ***WD
03:00:24.073 = Box 13, “The Dowager And Dan Holiday” (November 16, 1949)
03:27:06.293 = Calling All Cars, “Cookie Vejar Killing” (December 27, 1933)
03:56:51.245 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Red Raincoat” (August 29, 1946)
04:26:26.709 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Ghost Town Hermit” (May 19, 1967) ***WD
04:57:04.004 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Martians And The Coys” by Mark Reynolds, originally published in “Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy,” June 1951

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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Martians And The Coys” by Mark Reynolds, originally published in “Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy,” June 1951

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Murder at Troyte’s Hill” (April 17, 1978) ***WD
00:45:26.180 = Weird Circle, “Markheim” (May 20, 1945)
01:13:15.849 = The Whistler, “Return of Innocent” (April 02, 1945)
01:42:35.169 = Strange Wills, “Margin For Love” (September 07, 1946)
02:12:13.142 = Witch’s Tale, “Suicide” (January 22, 1937) ***WD
02:35:32.097 = X-Minus-1, “The Moon Is Green” (January 02, 1957)
03:03:54.289 = Zero Hour, “Mind of the Beholder” (May 21, 1974) ***WD
03:21:09.669 = ABC Mystery Time, “My Adventure in Norfolk” (1957) ***WD (LQ)
03:45:10.191 = Strange Adventure, “The Friendly Ghost” (1945) ***WD
03:48:27.530 = Arch Obeler’s Plays, “Another World” (July 29, 1939) ***WD (LQ)
04:17:11.933 = Barrie Craig, “The Case of the Borrowed Knife” (November 07, 1951)
04:45:37.476 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Murder at Troyte’s Hill” (April 17, 1978) ***WD
00:45:26.180 = Weird Circle, “Markheim” (May 20, 1945)
01:13:15.849 = The Whistler, “Return of Innocent” (April 02, 1945)
01:42:35.169 = Strange Wills, “Margin For Love” (September 07, 1946)
02:12:13.142 = Witch’s Tale, “Suicide” (January 22, 1937) ***WD
02:35:32.097 = X-Minus-1, “The Moon Is Green” (January 02, 1957)
03:03:54.289 = Zero Hour, “Mind of the Beholder” (May 21, 1974) ***WD
03:21:09.669 = ABC Mystery Time, “My Adventure in Norfolk” (1957) ***WD (LQ)
03:45:10.191 = Strange Adventure, “The Friendly Ghost” (1945) ***WD
03:48:27.530 = Arch Obeler’s Plays, “Another World” (July 29, 1939) ***WD (LQ)
04:17:11.933 = Barrie Craig, “The Case of the Borrowed Knife” (November 07, 1951)
04:45:37.476 = Show Close

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The open road is a beautiful place where you can make friends that you’d otherwise never meet and have adventures that will change your life. But there are also extreme dangers to traveling with strangers on highways and backroads. No matter how trustworthy or well-intentioned a driver might seem, it's nearly impossible to tell if they are actually a predator or murderer, preying upon innocent hitchhikers. Creepy, true hitchhiker stories can make you think twice before picking up that stranger at the side of the road - or trying to "thumb it" yourself.

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“The Hitchhiker” original story at the beginning of this episode was written by HoneyBunny00:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8b53e2
“Hitchhiking Horror Stories” by Isadora Teich for Ranker.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yj8t3ka, by Jacob Shelton for Ranker.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2s4a2wkz, Eric Redding for ThoughtCatalog.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hk8pn8rf, and from ScaryCarries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2aead59t
“Phantom Hitchhikers” posted at Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4dxkv7m, Kelly Agan for Medium.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36wucpzm, Paul Adams for The History Press:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8z538u, and Krystal DeCosta for ScientificAmerican.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr29nkpa
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Originally aired: January, 2021
Weird Darkness gathers the true horrors of the open road and the ghosts said to haunt it, moving from real hitchhiker murders across the United States and abroad to the phantom passengers who vanish from the back seat before the ride is over.It opens with the account of a newly married couple driving through a rainstorm who stop for a soaked hitchhiker, drop him at a crossroads, and later break down on a dark stretch of highway, only for the wife to wake to police floodlights and the sight of the same man atop their car with a machete over her husband's dismembered body, an escaped prison inmate cut down by gunfire moments after she runs.From there the show turns to a long run of documented and reported cases. Jacci Ansell-Lamb was last seen hitchhiking from London toward Manchester in May 1970 and found sexually assaulted and strangled with electrical wire outside Knutsford, England, a killing police have linked to serial murderer Peter Tobin though no suspect was ever charged. A German traveler on foot near Timaru, New Zealand had all his belongings stolen by a man in a white Honda in February 2016. Along Australia's outback near the cattle town of Hughenden, as many as twelve hitchhikers including eighteen-year-old Catherine Graham and thirty-two-year-old Tony Jones turned up dead over roughly two decades on a stretch dubbed the Highway of Death, the murders still unsolved. On May 19, 1977, twenty-year-old Colleen Stan was hitchhiking to a friend's birthday in California when Cameron Hooker picked her up and held her as a sex slave for seven years, keeping her in a box beneath his waterbed until his wife helped her escape in 1984 and Hooker drew a 104-year sentence.Next comes the case of Edmund Kemper, the six-foot-nine "Co-ed Killer" born December 18, 1948, who shot his grandmother and grandfather at fifteen, was released from a psychiatric hospital into his mother's care, and between May 1972 and February 1973 picked up hitchhiking female students, killed and decapitated them, and had sex with the corpses before murdering his mother with a claw hammer on Good Friday 1973 and phoning the same local police he drank with to confess. Woven among these are firsthand accounts shared online, among them a driver whose kindness reportedly talked a would-be killer out of his plan, a New Zealand couple who vanished in 1989 near Thames leading to the disputed conviction of David Tamihere, and a backpacker in Austria who fled a trucker's advances barefoot at a gas station.From there the episode moves deeper into unsolved and predatory cases. Between 1972 and 1973 the Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders claimed at least seven women in Sonoma County, California, beginning with nineteen-year-old Kim Wendy Allen found bound and strangled in a creek bed on March 5, 1972, and including twelve-year-olds Maureen Sterling and Yvonne Weber, thirteen-year-old Lori Lee Kursa, fourteen-year-old Carolyn Davis, and twenty-three-year-old Theresa Walsh, the case never closed. The segment also gathers the crimes of clown-costumed killer John Wayne Gacy, trucker Keith Hunter Jesperson who dragged one victim beneath his rig, photographer Joseph Naso the "Alphabet Killer," the spree killers Douglas Gretzler and Willie Steelman, and sadistic trucker Ben Rhoades, caught when an Arizona trooper found a shackled woman inside his cab.The episode closes on the phantom hitchhiker, tracing the folk formula of the vanishing passenger before laying out the strongest real-world cases. One belongs to Maria Roux, killed on the N9 near Uniondale, South Africa on Good Friday 1968, whose specter was reported by driver Anton Le Grange in 1976 and motorcyclist Dawie Van Jaarsveld in 1978, her rear door seen opening and closing by a following officer. Another is "Lydia" of Jamestown, North Carolina, the white-gowned figure sighted at a railroad underpass since the 1920s and possibly rooted in the 1920 traffic death of Annie Jackson on the High Point Road. The final account belongs to carpet fitter Roy Fulton of Dunstable, England, who picked up a silent young man on Station Road near Stanbridge on October 12, 1979, turned to offer him a cigarette, and found the seat empty, a story he repeated without change on Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers in 1985.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075554Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA serial killer who kept his victims' heads, a woman held under a waterbed for seven years, and a phantom passenger who vanishes from the back seat — the open road has taken more than its share. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HitchhikingHorrors

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The open road is a beautiful place where you can make friends that you’d otherwise never meet and have adventures that will change your life. But there are also extreme dangers to traveling with strangers on highways and backroads. No matter how trustworthy or well-intentioned a driver might seem, it's nearly impossible to tell if they are actually a predator or murderer, preying upon innocent hitchhikers. Creepy, true hitchhiker stories can make you think twice before picking up that stranger at the side of the road - or trying to "thumb it" yourself.

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Hitchhiker” original story at the beginning of this episode was written by HoneyBunny00:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8b53e2
“Hitchhiking Horror Stories” by Isadora Teich for Ranker.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yj8t3ka, by Jacob Shelton for Ranker.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2s4a2wkz, Eric Redding for ThoughtCatalog.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hk8pn8rf, and from ScaryCarries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2aead59t
“Phantom Hitchhikers” posted at Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4dxkv7m, Kelly Agan for Medium.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36wucpzm, Paul Adams for The History Press:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8z538u, and Krystal DeCosta for ScientificAmerican.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr29nkpa
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Originally aired: January, 2021
Weird Darkness gathers the true horrors of the open road and the ghosts said to haunt it, moving from real hitchhiker murders across the United States and abroad to the phantom passengers who vanish from the back seat...]]>5351cameron_hooker,coed_killer,colleen_stan,edmund_kemper,ghost_stories,haunted_highways,hitchhiker_horror,hitchhiking_murders,john_wayne_gacy,keith_jesperson,lydia_ghost,paranormal,phantom_hitchhiker,road_trip_horror,santa_rosa_murders,serial_killers,true_crime,uniondale_ghost,unsolved_murders,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/bakerstabbing
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73076642Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:26:44 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Baldwin County 911 call brought deputies to a Daphne family's front yard, where a mother lay dead and a father had run house to house leaving bloody handprints on the doors. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/bakerstabbing...
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73076193Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:21:06 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Pennsylvania man came home to an opened bottle of wine, a bedroom light he swore he'd left off, and the woman he'd stopped dating months earlier shouting his name through the glass. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION:...
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>237falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/AirBNB
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AirBNB

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3s9xb4bt

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Spending the night in a haunted house is always unnerving, but would you pay for the experience? If you’re looking for a spooky escape, maybe you could try a haunted AirBNB! You might not rest in peace in these haunted homes, but you're bound to have a memorable night preparing for paranormal activity, seeking the supernatural, and greeting ghosts. (Book A Stay At a Haunted AirBNB) *** Sawney Bean, said to be the leader of a 45-member clan in Scotland, is infamously accused of murdering and cannibalizing over 1,000 people in the early 16th century. His story inspired the horror film, ‘The Hills Have Eyes.’ But did Sawney Bean ever truly exist? (The Man Who Inspired ‘The Hills Have Eyes’) *** Nestled in the Kentish Weald, the quaint village of Stalisfield boasts a thousand-year-old church and timeless tranquility. But beneath its serene surface, whispers of ancient pagan rites and dark ceremonies linger. Could the chilling past of sacrificial rituals still echo through the village today? (The Stalisfield Blade) *** As dusk fell, a pickup truck pulled up to a motel outside Tarzana. Inside, Brother Elzibah and his monks prepared for a perilous mission, recording martyr statements and arming themselves with explosives. Their target on December 10, 1958: Krishna Venta, a self-styled prophet in Box Canyon. This night promised a dramatic showdown that would mark a violent chapter in the history of American spiritual communes, and the country’s cults. (The Bizarre Story Behind The Suicide Bombing Of A Southern California Cult)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:41.053 = Show Open
00:04:08.300 = Book A Stay At a Haunted AirBNB
00:27:56.736 = The Man Who Inspired ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ ***
00:32:42.960 = The Stalisfield Blade
00:40:06.667 = The Bizarre Story Behind the Suicide Bombing of a Southern California Cult ***
00:51:40.417 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Stalisfield Blade” by Ken DaSilva-Hill (used with permission)
“The Bizarre Story Behind The Suicide Bombing Of A SoCal Cult” by Mattew Duersten, LAist, December 10, 2018: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4s27xpf7
“The Man Who Inspired ‘The Hills Have Eyes’” source: Leah Silverman at AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8zy3ec
“Book A Stay At a Haunted AirBNB” sources: Lauren Mack at TimeOut.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4h75fc6c; Daily Barringer and Caitlin Morton at Thrillest.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8eubbj; Jersey Griggs at TheDiscoverer.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yttxryn6; Marissa Laliberte at Reader’s Digest:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p86y2em; Julie Pennell at Today.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2kwzmdfs; Alexa Erickson at FamilyHandyman.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8w39nh
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Originally aired: April 29, 2024
This episode of Weird Darkness roams from haunted rental homes you can book for the night to a Scottish cannibal legend, a Kentish village's whispered sacrifice rites, and the dynamite that ended a Southern California cult.It opens with a tour of haunted Airbnbs scattered across the United States and beyond, from Hobo Hill House in Jefferson City, Missouri — a 1910 American Foursquare where sightings of a man in a top hat drove the Clark family out and onto "The Dead Files" — to the Parks-Bowman Mansion in New Orleans, where guests booking the dead girl's bedroom report a young spirit in a yellow dress who hums lullabies and paces with a limp. The Kahn Hotel in Jefferson, Texas has logged over 300 paranormal investigations and one recording of a woman's scream followed by a gunshot; Farnam Manor in Richfield, Ohio traces its haunting to the owner's daughter drowning in a well in 1834; and a converted 1900 schoolhouse sits inside Cedar Park Cemetery in Hudson, New York, complete with an 18th-century opium wedding bed. The Creole Mansion in New Orleans, built in 1855 for Louise Vitry, and the Terlingua ghost-town casita overlooking Big Bend round out a list that stretches from Salem, Massachusetts to York, England.From there the episode turns to Sawney Bean, the legendary patriarch of a 45-member clan said to have lived in Bennane Cave along the Scottish coast, robbing, murdering, and cannibalizing more than 1,000 travelers across roughly 25 years before King James VI led a manhunt that ended in the men being executed and the women burned at the stake. Historical records first mention Bean in 1755, a century after he supposedly lived, and Scottish historian Dr. Louise Yeoman argues the tale may have started as English propaganda, with the name "Sawney" serving as a period slur against Scots. Wes Craven credited the Bean legend as the direct inspiration for his film The Hills Have Eyes.Next comes Stalisfield, a tiny hamlet in the Kentish Weald with a thousand-year-old church and The Plough Inn, where old villagers speak of pagan harvest rites tied to a flint sacrifice knife hewn from Kentish stone. The stories describe animals slaughtered on a sarsen stone and, in the darkest tellings, a golden-haired virgin tied to a stake, dismembered with the flint blade, her blood collected in a golden vessel and her ashes mixed with seed and scattered into the corners of the fields — corners locals still avoid after dark, marked by their overgrowth.The episode closes with Krishna Venta, born Francis Herman Pencovic in San Francisco in 1911, a barefoot self-styled prophet who claimed to have been born half a million years earlier on a planet called Neophrates and founded the WKFL Foundation on a 23-acre glen in Box Canyon. Two disaffected monks, Ralph Muller and Peter Kamenoff — who had taken the names Elzibah and Jeroham and accused Venta of sleeping with their wives — recorded martyr statements at a Tarzana motel and drove to the commune on December 10, 1958 with twenty sticks of dynamite in a musette bag. The blast lifted the top off the stone monastery, was heard more than 20 miles away, and killed ten people, including Venta, Cardinal Gene, and two children from the dormitories, seven-year-old Keela Baker and eleven-year-old Elwyn; survivors later scattered into other movements, among them members who died in Jonestown alongside Jim Jones' Peoples Temple in 1978.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73064453Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:43:52 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessYou can rent a bedroom where a little girl in a yellow dress still hums lullabies, a miner's casita in a Texas ghost town, or a schoolhouse tucked inside a working cemetery — and every one of these haunted Airbnbs is bookable tonight. EPISODE BLOG...
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3s9xb4bt

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Spending the night in a haunted house is always unnerving, but would you pay for the experience? If you’re looking for a spooky escape, maybe you could try a haunted AirBNB! You might not rest in peace in these haunted homes, but you're bound to have a memorable night preparing for paranormal activity, seeking the supernatural, and greeting ghosts. (Book A Stay At a Haunted AirBNB) *** Sawney Bean, said to be the leader of a 45-member clan in Scotland, is infamously accused of murdering and cannibalizing over 1,000 people in the early 16th century. His story inspired the horror film, ‘The Hills Have Eyes.’ But did Sawney Bean ever truly exist? (The Man Who Inspired ‘The Hills Have Eyes’) *** Nestled in the Kentish Weald, the quaint village of Stalisfield boasts a thousand-year-old church and timeless tranquility. But beneath its serene surface, whispers of ancient pagan rites and dark ceremonies linger. Could the chilling past of sacrificial rituals still echo through the village today? (The Stalisfield Blade) *** As dusk fell, a pickup truck pulled up to a motel outside Tarzana. Inside, Brother Elzibah and his monks prepared for a perilous mission, recording martyr statements and arming themselves with explosives. Their target on December 10, 1958: Krishna Venta, a self-styled prophet in Box Canyon. This night promised a dramatic showdown that would mark a violent chapter in the history of American spiritual communes, and the country’s cults. (The Bizarre Story Behind The Suicide Bombing Of A Southern California Cult)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:41.053 = Show Open
00:04:08.300 = Book A Stay At a Haunted AirBNB
00:27:56.736 = The Man Who Inspired ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ ***
00:32:42.960 = The Stalisfield Blade
00:40:06.667 = The Bizarre Story Behind the Suicide Bombing of a Southern California Cult ***
00:51:40.417 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Stalisfield Blade” by Ken DaSilva-Hill (used with permission)
“The Bizarre Story Behind The Suicide Bombing Of A SoCal Cult” by Mattew Duersten, LAist, December 10, 2018: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4s27xpf7
“The Man Who Inspired ‘The Hills Have Eyes’” source: Leah Silverman at AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8zy3ec
“Book A Stay At a Haunted AirBNB” sources: Lauren Mack at TimeOut.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4h75fc6c; Daily Barringer and Caitlin Morton at Thrillest.com: fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charlie-charlie-the-playground-ouija-board-with-a-body-count-of-claims-wdradio--72955374
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HOUR ONE: Just because the Ouija board is made by a board game manufacturer does not mean it should be treated like a toy – as many have discovered. *** The similar game, Charlie Charlie seems more innocent – but is so dangerous that in one school where children were playing it, they had to call in an exorcist. *** And you never know when playing any of these types of games what kind of spirit you might be inviting into our realm – but I can tell you this…. It’s never good. They might pretend to be good, but that’s far from the truth. And one particular demon has found notoriety through the Ouija board community, a demon you don’t want to risk opening a door for. It’s name is Zozo.
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HOUR TWO: Did lost cosmonauts make it into space before Yuri Gagarin? (The Tombs in Space) *** Don't take a gift from Gracie Watson's grave... or her life-like statue might cry tears of blood. (Gracie’s Ghost) *** Did Bonnie Scott run away? Was she kidnapped? Murdered perhaps? All anyone knew was that no one had a clue where she was. She had simply disappeared without a trace. (The Murder of Bonnie Leigh Scott) *** A latchkey kid comes home to an empty house… or so they thought until they heard footsteps in another room. (The Laundry Room)
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: People often encounter strange and frightening things when they experience sleep paralysis – but in one particular story, the horrors began well before going to bed. (Sleep Paralysis in Bangkok) *** Samuel Joselyn was buried in 1810 in a North Carolina cemetery.  Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that Samuel was actually DEAD at the time of his burial! (Buried Alive in Wilmington) *** in 1894 Rosa Lochner was a witness to murder, but she had been deaf since birth and her spoken vocabulary was limited. So how could she testify against the accused? (Murder In Pantomime) *** A boy wakes to find his previously closed curtains now open – and the only explanation involves a previous resident of the house he’s now living in. (Strange Manifestations) *** Mention the word “Chupacabra” and most people will think of a strange, hairless dog-like animal. They are never described as having the ability to fly… until now. (Winged Chupacabras) *** These UFOs aren’t shiny metallic discs or cigar-shaped spaceships. They are humanoid – and they fly without the help of a jetpack, wings, cape or even a broom to sit on. And the sightings are still coming in all throughout Mexico. (The Flying Humanoids of Mexico) *** The North Carolina Cherokee have a story about how dangerous it can be even near a calm river – where the waters can suddenly foam and a giant beast can appear on the rocks. (James and the Giant Leech) *** Supernatural women, shadowy men, odd animal sightings, and more… they can all be found at late-night truck stops if you’re not careful. (Truck Stop Horror Stories)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Charlie Charlie” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydpwych9, and “Ouija Boards” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mzyfmweeby Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift
“ZoZo the Ouija Board Demon” by Maggie Clendenin for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/xtc8x9pe
“The Tombs in Space” posted at The Unredacted: http://ow.ly/nW5U30mwbWw
“Gracie’s Ghost” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/arFz30mwaLc
“The Murder of Bonnie Leigh Scott” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: http://ow.ly/v6wX30mwbwW
“The Laundry Room” submitted anonymously to Weird Darkness
“Sleep Paralysis in Bangkok” by MarkiO for YourGhostStories.com: http://ow.ly/FUOD30mwc0C
“Truckstop Horror Stories” by Erin McCann for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/wldxxnl
“Buried Alive in Wilmington” by TheresaHPIR for Theresa’s Haunted History of the Tri-State: https://tinyurl.com/rr4cvoh
“Murder in Pantomime” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y97rswf5
“Strange Manifestation” by Brian Abraham posted at My Haunted Life Too: https://tinyurl.com/wmlzd22
“Winged Chupacabras” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/th8p7ox
“The Flying Humanoids of Mexico” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/urxujoc
“James and the Giant Leech” by James Mooney from the book “Myths of the Cherokee”: https://amzn.to/2JHpUFo
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HOUR ONE: Just because the Ouija board is made by a board game manufacturer does not mean it should be treated like a toy – as many have discovered. *** The similar game, Charlie Charlie seems more innocent – but is so dangerous that in one school where children were playing it, they had to call in an exorcist. *** And you never know when playing any of these types of games what kind of spirit you might be inviting into our realm – but I can tell you this…. It’s never good. They might pretend to be good, but that’s far from the truth. And one particular demon has found notoriety through the Ouija board community, a demon you don’t want to risk opening a door for. It’s name is Zozo.
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HOUR TWO: Did lost cosmonauts make it into space before Yuri Gagarin? (The Tombs in Space) *** Don't take a gift from Gracie Watson's grave... or her life-like statue might cry tears of blood. (Gracie’s Ghost) *** Did Bonnie Scott run away? Was she kidnapped? Murdered perhaps? All anyone knew was that no one had a clue where she was. She had simply disappeared without a trace. (The Murder of Bonnie Leigh Scott) *** A latchkey kid comes home to an empty house… or so they thought until they heard footsteps in another room. (The Laundry Room)
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: People often encounter strange and frightening things when they experience sleep paralysis – but in one particular story, the horrors began well before going to bed. (Sleep Paralysis in Bangkok) *** Samuel Joselyn was buried in 1810 in a North Carolina cemetery.  Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that Samuel was actually DEAD at the time of his burial! (Buried Alive in Wilmington) *** in 1894 Rosa Lochner was a witness to murder, but she had been deaf since birth and her spoken vocabulary was limited. So how could she testify against the accused? (Murder In Pantomime) *** A boy wakes to find his previously closed curtains now open – and the only explanation involves a previous resident of the house he’s now living in. (Strange Manifestations) *** Mention the word “Chupacabra” and most people will think of a strange, hairless dog-like animal. They are never described as having the ability to fly… until now. (Winged Chupacabras) *** These UFOs aren’t shiny metallic discs or cigar-shaped spaceships. They are humanoid – and they fly without the help of a jetpack, wings, cape or even a broom to sit on. And the sightings are still coming in all throughout Mexico. (The Flying Humanoids of Mexico) *** The North Carolina Cherokee have a story about how dangerous it can be even near a calm river – where the waters can suddenly foam and a giant beast can appear on the rocks. (James and the Giant Leech) *** Supernatural women, shadowy men, odd animal sightings, and more… they can all be found at late-night truck stops if you’re not careful. (Truck Stop Horror Stories)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Charlie Charlie” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydpwych9, and “Ouija Boards” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mzyfmweeby Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift
“ZoZo the Ouija Board Demon” by Maggie Clendenin for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/xtc8x9pe
“The Tombs in Space” posted at The Unredacted: http://ow.ly/nW5U30mwbWw
“Gracie’s Ghost” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: 9734falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0720
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Chapter of Errors” (April 14, 1978) ***WD
00:46:44.968 = The Shadow, “The Crystal Globe” (October 03, 1943) ***WD
01:15:25.364 = Sleep No More, “Escape of Mr. Trimm” (March 13, 1957) ***WD
01:44:07.395 = BBC SpineChillers, “Rituals” (1984)
02:10:33.653 = Strange, “The Ghost Train” (September 18, 1955)
02:24:07.878 = Suspense, “Sneak Preview” (March 23, 1944)
02:53:48.488 = Tales of the Frightened, “Voice From The Grave’ (1957)
02:58:36.645 = The Creaking Door, “Don’t Take My Blood” (January 05, 1965) ***WD
03:29:31.418 = The Saint, “The Saint Goes Underground” (December 17, 1947) ***WD
03:53:55.525 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirits of the Dead” (1960s)
03:56:08.118 = 2000 Plus, “Rocket And Skull” (October 10, 1951) ***WD
04:24:16.114 = The Unexpected, “Twilight Meeting” (1948) ***WD
04:36:22.835 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Rue Morgue Mystery” (June 17, 1942) ***WD
04:51:16.528 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Chapter of Errors” (April 14, 1978) ***WD
00:46:44.968 = The Shadow, “The Crystal Globe” (October 03, 1943) ***WD
01:15:25.364 = Sleep No More, “Escape of Mr. Trimm” (March 13, 1957) ***WD
01:44:07.395 = BBC SpineChillers, “Rituals” (1984)
02:10:33.653 = Strange, “The Ghost Train” (September 18, 1955)
02:24:07.878 = Suspense, “Sneak Preview” (March 23, 1944)
02:53:48.488 = Tales of the Frightened, “Voice From The Grave’ (1957)
02:58:36.645 = The Creaking Door, “Don’t Take My Blood” (January 05, 1965) ***WD
03:29:31.418 = The Saint, “The Saint Goes Underground” (December 17, 1947) ***WD
03:53:55.525 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirits of the Dead” (1960s)
03:56:08.118 = 2000 Plus, “Rocket And Skull” (October 10, 1951) ***WD
04:24:16.114 = The Unexpected, “Twilight Meeting” (1948) ***WD
04:36:22.835 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Rue Morgue Mystery” (June 17, 1942) ***WD
04:51:16.528 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, ”Shriek of the Mandrake” (April 13, 1978) ***WDZ
00:46:51.627 = Peril, “Last Man” (1953) ***WD
01:13:31.419= Mystery Playhouse, “Fifty Candles” (July 25, 1944) ***WD (LQ)
01:43:17.831 = Price of Fear, “Out of the Mouths” (June 20, 1983)
02:10:43.064 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Man In The Street” (December 04, 1947) ***WD
02:39:53.920 = Quiet Please, “Dark Rosaleen” (March 13, 1949)
03:09:16.689 = Radio City Playhouse, “Deception” (November 20, 1949) ***WD
03:37:20.995 = Suspense, “Cat – Audition Episode” (October 21, 1946) ***WD
03:53:18.121 = Sam Spade, “Convertible Caper” (June 15, 1947) ***WD
04:16:34.427 = The Sealed Book, “Accusing Corpse” (April 29, 1945)
04:46:03.073 = The Shadow, “The Gibbering Thing” (September 26, 1943)
05:14:27.773 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, ”Shriek of the Mandrake” (April 13, 1978) ***WDZ
00:46:51.627 = Peril, “Last Man” (1953) ***WD
01:13:31.419= Mystery Playhouse, “Fifty Candles” (July 25, 1944) ***WD (LQ)
01:43:17.831 = Price of Fear, “Out of the Mouths” (June 20, 1983)
02:10:43.064 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Man In The Street” (December 04, 1947) ***WD
02:39:53.920 = Quiet Please, “Dark Rosaleen” (March 13, 1949)
03:09:16.689 = Radio City Playhouse, “Deception” (November 20, 1949) ***WD
03:37:20.995 = Suspense, “Cat – Audition Episode” (October 21, 1946) ***WD
03:53:18.121 = Sam Spade, “Convertible Caper” (June 15, 1947) ***WD
04:16:34.427 = The Sealed Book, “Accusing Corpse” (April 29, 1945)
04:46:03.073 = The Shadow, “The Gibbering Thing” (September 26, 1943)
05:14:27.773 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Childish Laughter” (April 10, 1978)
00:44:45.782 = Mystery In The Air, “Mask of Medusa” (September 04, 1947) ***WD
01:13:44.235 = Molle Mystery Theater, “”Further Adventures of Kenny Andrews” (May 10, 1946) ***WD
01:43:04.502 = Mr. Keen, “The Strange Display” (March 16, 1944) ***WD
02:11:54.148 = Murder at Midnight, “Dead Hand” (May 01, 1950) ***WD
02:35:49.001 = The Black Museum, “The Straight Razor” (November 11, 1952) ***WD
03:01:04.966 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Haunted Trailer” (June 03, 1952)
03:33:30.017 = CBC Nightfall, “Love And The Lonely One” (July 04, 1980) ***WD
03:56:45.698 = Obsession, “Tailored For Murder” (February 26, 1951) ***WD
04:24:03.027 = Origin of Superstition, “Boogey Man” (1935)
04:38:19.922 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Rubin Callaways Pictures” (March 13, 1949)
05:06:43.866 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Childish Laughter” (April 10, 1978)
00:44:45.782 = Mystery In The Air, “Mask of Medusa” (September 04, 1947) ***WD
01:13:44.235 = Molle Mystery Theater, “”Further Adventures of Kenny Andrews” (May 10, 1946) ***WD
01:43:04.502 = Mr. Keen, “The Strange Display” (March 16, 1944) ***WD
02:11:54.148 = Murder at Midnight, “Dead Hand” (May 01, 1950) ***WD
02:35:49.001 = The Black Museum, “The Straight Razor” (November 11, 1952) ***WD
03:01:04.966 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Haunted Trailer” (June 03, 1952)
03:33:30.017 = CBC Nightfall, “Love And The Lonely One” (July 04, 1980) ***WD
03:56:45.698 = Obsession, “Tailored For Murder” (February 26, 1951) ***WD
04:24:03.027 = Origin of Superstition, “Boogey Man” (1935)
04:38:19.922 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Rubin Callaways Pictures” (March 13, 1949)
05:06:43.866 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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“The Pack” by MisterNailBrain75: https://www.creepypasta.com/the-pack/

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Originally aired: July 19, 2026

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Originally aired: July 19, 2026

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Most people, when they think of the end of their lives, want to feel that they have accomplished something of significance. To leave a lasting legacy. But it is much more rare for someone to accomplish something significant – after they are dead! (Done By The Dead) *** Mrs. Elizabeth G. Wharton was a pillar of society in Baltimore, Maryland in the late 1800s. That is, until she was accused of murdering General William Scott Ketchum. (The Baltimore Borgia) *** For every legitimate and fascinating find by geologists, there seems to be a fraudulent find somewhere else trying to fool the masses. This has been a problem since geology became a thing – and one of the most fascinating of these true tales is the one about Baringer’s Lying Stones. (The Lying Stones) *** A strange, ape-like creature with glowing eyes in England might really be, as some believe, a specter of the night. (Man-Monkey of the Night) *** It’s hard to understand how human sacrifice has ever been a reality in any point in history – but what if you were to learn that evidence of it showed up in London, England… in 2001? (Torso In The River) *** A would-be geisha murders her lover… but the events leading up to and during the death make for a fascinatingly dark story. (The Murderess Geisha) *** When it comes to spectral animals, we’re more than familiar with black dogs or hell hounds, ghostly cats, horses carrying a headed or headless phantom, even a ghost bear rumored to haunt the Tower of London… but have you ever heard of the American Southwest’s ghost camels? (America’s Ghost Camels)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:02:24.699 = America’s Ghost Camels
00:09:18.422 = Done By The Dead ***
00:22:00.457 = The Baltimore Borgia ***
00:27:35.655 = The Lying Stones
00:36:08.415 = Torso In The River ***
00:42:13.573 = The Murderess Geisha
00:54:03.666 = Man-Monkey of the Night ***
00:58:48.550 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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“Man-Monkey Of The Night” by Nick Redfern for MysteriousUniverse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdhdevrr
“Done By The Dead” by Kyle D. Walter for ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y62afnj6
“America’s Ghost Camels” by Kathy Weiser-Alexander for LegendsOfAmerica.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p979beb
“The Baltimore Borgia” by Robert Wilhelm for MurderByGaslight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y2whacb9
“Torso In The River” by Richard Hoskins for MysteryConfidential.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdd5u543
“The Murderess Geisha” by Dr. Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yzy4v3wy
“The Lying Stones” by Brent Swancer for MysteriousUniverse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p854d9e
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Originally aired: January, 2021
This episode of Weird Darkness moves from ghost camels haunting the Arizona desert to corpses that kept making history after death, a Baltimore poisoning that gripped a courtroom for weeks, a professor fooled by carved stones, a child's murder in the Thames that London police have never solved, a Tokyo geisha who killed the man she loved, and a glowing-eyed creature on an English canal bridge.It opens in the American southwest, where the U.S. War Department imported some seventy-two camels in 1857 to haul supplies, only to turn the animals loose in the desert when the Civil War broke out and the soldiers tired of their foul temper and habit of spooking horses. Wild camels roamed Arizona for decades afterward, and one became legend as the Red Ghost — a beast blamed for trampling a woman to death in 1883 and later seen carrying a dead man lashed to its back, a rider who eventually decayed until a human skull dropped from the saddle in front of a group of startled prospectors. An Arizona farmer finally shot the animal in 1893, still wearing the leather straps that had held its corpse rider in place.From there the episode turns to figures who kept shaping the world after they died. A gang of Chicago counterfeiters led by "Big Jim" Kennally plotted in 1876 to steal Abraham Lincoln's body from his Springfield tomb and ransom it for a jailed engraver, foiled by a Secret Service informant working for the very agency Lincoln himself had signed into existence. A grave robber broke into George Washington's crypt at Mount Vernon in 1830 hunting the president's skull and made off with the wrong one. The British philosopher Jeremy Bentham left instructions to have his body dissected and mummified, and it sits on display at University College London to this day. And in the ninth century Pope Stephen VI dug up his predecessor Formosus, dressed the rotting corpse in papal vestments, propped it up for trial, found it guilty, and had it thrown into the Tiber.Next comes Baltimore in 1871, where Elizabeth Wharton, a respected society widow, hosted General William Scott Ketchum in her home on Hamilton Place until he fell suddenly ill and died with twenty grains of tartar emetic in his stomach — fifteen is enough to kill. Police discovered she had bought sixty grains days earlier, and a financial advisor named Eugene Van Ness nearly died the same way after she served him a drink. Her forty-two-day poison trial in Annapolis exhausted the medical and chemical experts of the day, and after deliberating through the night the jury acquitted her of murder.The episode then crosses to Germany, where Johann Beringer, a celebrated professor at the University of Würzburg, spent 1725 collecting strange carved stones dug up on Mount Eibelstadt by teenage boys he had hired — figures of birds, lizards, comets, and the name of God rendered in Hebrew. Convinced they were the handiwork of God himself, he published a book on them called the Lithographiae Wirceburgensis, only to learn the nearly two thousand stones had been planted by two envious colleagues, J. Ignatz Roderick and Johann Georg von Eckhart, who thought him an arrogant know-it-all and wanted to humble him.From an academic hoax the episode moves to an unsolved horror. On September 21st, 2001, a child's headless, limbless torso surfaced from the Thames near the Globe Theatre, wrapped in orange cloth, and London's Metropolitan Police could give the boy no name but Adam. Forensic analysis of poison and minerals in his remains traced him to the Benin region of Nigeria and showed he had been paralyzed and drained of blood in what investigators believed was a muti ritual killing. Nelson Mandela made an international appeal for information, and traffickers including Kingsley Ojo and a caregiver named Joyce Osagiede were investigated, but no one has ever been convicted and the boy's true identity has never been confirmed.The episode carries that darkness into 1936 Tokyo, where Sada Abe strangled her lover Kichizo Ishida in an inn after a days-long affair, then took a kitchen knife to his body and carried a severed part of him away in her handbag. Her capture two days later set off a national obsession the papers called "Sada mania," and her testimony about killing the man she refused to share became a bestseller in a country where such candor was scandalous. She was sentenced to six years, served her time as a model prisoner, and vanished from public life sometime after 1970.The episode closes on a cold English night in January 1879, when a furniture hauler crossing Bridge 39 over the Shropshire Union Canal near the village of Ranton was charged by a shaggy, ape-like creature with glowing eyes that leapt onto his cart and terrified his horse. When he swung his whip at the thing, the lash passed straight through its body, and the creature bolted down toward the canal and vanished. The folklorist Charlotte Burne later learned from the village constable that the sightings had begun only days after a man drowned in that same canal, in a place where people believed a violent death could send someone back in the shape of a beast.

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Most people, when they think of the end of their lives, want to feel that they have accomplished something of significance. To leave a lasting legacy. But it is much more rare for someone to accomplish something significant – after they are dead! (Done By The Dead) *** Mrs. Elizabeth G. Wharton was a pillar of society in Baltimore, Maryland in the late 1800s. That is, until she was accused of murdering General William Scott Ketchum. (The Baltimore Borgia) *** For every legitimate and fascinating find by geologists, there seems to be a fraudulent find somewhere else trying to fool the masses. This has been a problem since geology became a thing – and one of the most fascinating of these true tales is the one about Baringer’s Lying Stones. (The Lying Stones) *** A strange, ape-like creature with glowing eyes in England might really be, as some believe, a specter of the night. (Man-Monkey of the Night) *** It’s hard to understand how human sacrifice has ever been a reality in any point in history – but what if you were to learn that evidence of it showed up in London, England… in 2001? (Torso In The River) *** A would-be geisha murders her lover… but the events leading up to and during the death make for a fascinatingly dark story. (The Murderess Geisha) *** When it comes to spectral animals, we’re more than familiar with black dogs or hell hounds, ghostly cats, horses carrying a headed or headless phantom, even a ghost bear rumored to haunt the Tower of London… but have you ever heard of the American Southwest’s ghost camels? (America’s Ghost Camels)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:02:24.699 = America’s Ghost Camels
00:09:18.422 = Done By The Dead ***
00:22:00.457 = The Baltimore Borgia ***
00:27:35.655 = The Lying Stones
00:36:08.415 = Torso In The River ***
00:42:13.573 = The Murderess Geisha
00:54:03.666 = Man-Monkey of the Night ***
00:58:48.550 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Man-Monkey Of The Night” by Nick Redfern for MysteriousUniverse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdhdevrr
“Done By The Dead” by Kyle D. Walter for ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y62afnj6
“America’s Ghost Camels” by Kathy Weiser-Alexander for LegendsOfAmerica.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p979beb
“The Baltimore Borgia” by Robert Wilhelm for MurderByGaslight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y2whacb9
“Torso In The River” by Richard Hoskins for MysteryConfidential.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdd5u543
“The Murderess Geisha” by Dr. Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yzy4v3wy
“The Lying Stones” by Brent Swancer for MysteriousUniverse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p854d9e
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SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Black Sludge” by Time Freak: https://www.creepypasta.com/black-sludge/

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Originally aired: July 17, 2026

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Originally aired: July 17, 2026

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🎵 Stick around to the end of the episode for a CROSSROADS HAINT song about the Benders!

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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: When you think of monsters in America, you probably think of Bigfoot in the American Northwest – or perhaps the Chupacabra in the South. Maybe you think of Dogman in the upper Midwest. But people don’t typically think of the American lakes and shores, where we have our own collection of monsters and sea serpents. (American Sea Monsters) *** As the saying goes – don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time. But once in a while the punishment goes far beyond what the crime calls for. (Cruel and Unusual Punishments) *** Marilyn Monroe was found dead of a drug overdose on August 5, 1962. And while the facts of her death are shocking, her troubling childhood wasn’t pretty either. We’ll look at the life and death of this Hollywood bombshell. (The Troubled Life And Shocking Death of Marilyn Monroe) *** We’ll take a look at, not the very first serial killer - but the first serial killer FAMILY in America! The bloody Benders! (America’s First Serial Killer Family)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:45.702 = American Sea Monsters
00:15:00.217 = The Troubled Life and Shocking Death of Marilyn Monroe ***
00:36:04.254 = Cruel and Unusual Punishments ***
00:46:15.542 = America’s First Serial Killer Family
00:54:12.123 = Show Close
= Song: “Don’t Stay at the Benders” by Crossroads Haint (https://weirddarkness.com/music)
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“American Sea Monsters” by Charles M. Skinner, posted at LegendsOfAmerica.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9tdes
“Cruel and Unusual Punishments” by Jonathan Hastad for ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y994jmsf
“The Troubled Life And Shocking Death of Marilyn Monroe” by Margarita Hirapetian: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/55bv7naw, and Kelly Kreiss: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/432bykfc for Ranker.com
“America’s First Serial Killer Family” by Miss Celania for MentalFloss.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yz7mbn7v
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Originally aired: January, 2021

This episode of Weird Darkness travels from the sea serpents and lake monsters lurking in American waters to the drug overdose that killed Marilyn Monroe, through history's most gruesome execution methods, and out to a lonely Kansas inn run by the country's first family of serial killers.It opens with a survey of American sea monsters drawn from Charles Skinner's 1896 writings, cataloguing the hundred-foot serpent sighted off Cape Ann and Nahant, Massachusetts as far back as 1638, the fifty-foot finned snakes two men reported battling in Devil's Lake, Wisconsin in 1892, the leonine-skulled creature three women watched churn the Wabash River at Huntington, Indiana, and the Native legends behind them — the Huron horned serpent Okniont, the child-drowning Amhuluk of Oregon, and the water-devils of Crater Lake who hurled a Klamath man from a two-thousand-foot cliff.From there it turns to the troubled life and death of Marilyn Monroe, found dead of a barbiturate overdose on August 5th, 1962 at her home on Fifth Helena Drive in Brentwood — a death coroner Thomas Noguchi complicated when he found no pills in her stomach and learned her organ samples had been destroyed before toxicology testing. The episode traces the conspiracy theories that grew from her final phone calls to Peter Lawford and Joe DiMaggio Jr., the strange gap between when housekeeper Eunice Murray found her and when police were called at 4:25 am, and the 1982 review by District Attorney John Van de Kamp that ruled out foul play, before reaching back into the childhood of Norma Jeane Baker — the schizophrenic mother, the orphanage, the string of foster homes, and the marriage at sixteen that pulled her out of the system.Next comes a tour of cruel and unusual punishments across history, from the Norse Blood Eagle carved into a father's murderer to the Chinese lingchi or death by a thousand cuts, execution by elephant in India and Thailand, being blown from the mouth of a cannon in British-controlled Punjab, boiling alive under Henry VIII, the Roman poena cullei that sewed a parricide into a sack with a rooster, snake, monkey, and dog, and scaphism — the horror of being force-fed milk and honey, smeared with the rest, and left between two boats to be eaten alive.The episode closes with the Bloody Benders, the Spiritualist family who settled near the Osage Trail outside Cherryvale, Kansas in 1870 and turned their one-room inn into a slaughterhouse, seating travelers against a canvas curtain and crushing their skulls with a hammer from behind it before dropping the bodies through a trap door to a blood-soaked cellar. When the prominent Dr. William York vanished off the trail in March 1873 and his brothers — a colonel and a Kansas senator — came looking, the Benders fled, leaving behind a garden of buried corpses that may have numbered as many as twenty-one, and though real names later surfaced (Pa was John Flickinger, Kate was Eliza Griffith), no one ever learned where the family went or brought back proof of their fate.

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🎵 Stick around to the end of the episode for a CROSSROADS HAINT song about the Benders!

READ A DEEP-DIVE ARTICLE ABOUT THE BENDERS: https://weirddarkness.com/bloody-benders

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/bloodybenders

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuftrv

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: When you think of monsters in America, you probably think of Bigfoot in the American Northwest – or perhaps the Chupacabra in the South. Maybe you think of Dogman in the upper Midwest. But people don’t typically think of the American lakes and shores, where we have our own collection of monsters and sea serpents. (American Sea Monsters) *** As the saying goes – don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time. But once in a while the punishment goes far beyond what the crime calls for. (Cruel and Unusual Punishments) *** Marilyn Monroe was found dead of a drug overdose on August 5, 1962. And while the facts of her death are shocking, her troubling childhood wasn’t pretty either. We’ll look at the life and death of this Hollywood bombshell. (The Troubled Life And Shocking Death of Marilyn Monroe) *** We’ll take a look at, not the very first serial killer - but the first serial killer FAMILY in America! The bloody Benders! (America’s First Serial Killer Family)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:45.702 = American Sea Monsters
00:15:00.217 = The Troubled Life and Shocking Death of Marilyn Monroe ***
00:36:04.254 = Cruel and Unusual Punishments ***
00:46:15.542 = America’s First Serial Killer Family
00:54:12.123 = Show Close
= Song: “Don’t Stay at the Benders” by Crossroads Haint (https://weirddarkness.com/music)
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“American Sea Monsters” by Charles M. Skinner, posted at LegendsOfAmerica.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycy9tdes
“Cruel and Unusual Punishments” by Jonathan Hastad for ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y994jmsf
“The Troubled Life And Shocking Death of Marilyn Monroe” by Margarita Hirapetian: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/55bv7naw, and Kelly Kreiss: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/432bykfc for Ranker.com
“America’s First Serial Killer Family” by Miss Celania for MentalFloss.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yz7mbn7v
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always...]]>3808american_folklore,bloody_benders,conspiracy,cruel_punishments,cryptids,dark_history,execution_methods,hollywood_deaths,kansas_history,lake_monsters,macabre,marilyn_monroe,medieval_torture,paranormal,sea_monsters,serial_killers,true_crime,unexplained,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-series-coming-this-friday-midnight-in-the-macabre--73020130
More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73020130Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:16:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessSomething new is coming to Weird Darkness. Starting this Friday night, horror fiction gets its own identity — a dedicated series called Midnight in the Macabre, airing primarily Friday nights at the stroke of twelve. Classic horror stories,...
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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/hauntedla

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98dtw7

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:24.727 = Hollywood’s Haunted Magic Castle
00:09:13.905 = Los Angeles’ Haunted Hotels ***
00:27:05.636 = Los Angeles: City of the Occult ***
00:51:50.907 = L.A. Ghosts ***
01:01:24.337 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Hollywood’s Haunted Magic Castle” by Christina Sanza for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nhdf2f29
“Los Angeles’ Haunted Hotels” by Andy Miller from Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mvbdcwac
“L.A. Ghosts” by Jen Lennon for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39xypc6c
“Los Angeles: City Of The Occult” by Christine Aprile for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4y9rj77r
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: April, 2021

This episode of Weird Darkness turns to Los Angeles, the City of Angels, and the almost overwhelming number of ghosts, haunted hotels, and occult history hiding behind its glamour, from the Magic Castle and the Cecil Hotel to the sex-magick rocket scientist Jack Parsons, cult leader Father Yod, and the ghosts of Griffith Park.It opens inside Hollywood's Magic Castle at 7001 Franklin Avenue, the private clubhouse of the Academy of Magical Arts, where the Houdini Séance Room honors a magician who spent his career trying to debunk spiritualism and left his wife Bess the code phrase "Rosabelle, believe" for contact from the afterlife. The castle carries the story of Irma, the piano-playing ghost said to have died in 1932 and returned to the mansion built in 1909 by Rollin B. Lane, along with the ghost of magician Dai Vernon near his favorite seat in the Palace of Prestidigitation, the unidentified girl in the Haunted Cellar, and a Halloween 2011 fire that started at the exact time of Houdini's 1926 death and gutted the Dante Room while sparing the Houdini Room.From there the episode checks into the haunted hotels of Los Angeles, beginning with the Knickerbocker, which opened in Hollywood in July of 1929, hosted Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio on their honeymoon, and staged Bess Houdini's tenth and final rooftop séance the night an isolated thunderstorm struck the building alone. It moves through the Ambassador on Wilshire Boulevard, where Robert F. Kennedy was gunned down by Sirhan Sirhan in the kitchen on June 4, 1968, the Rosslyn Annex with its forgotten Prohibition speakeasy, the Alexandria and its bricked-off phantom wing, the Biltmore where Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia, was last seen before her 1947 murder, and the Cecil Hotel, home to serial killers Richard Ramirez and Jack Unterweger and the site where guest Elisa Lam was found dead in the rooftop water tank in 2013 after guests complained the water tasted strange.Next the episode traces L.A.'s long history of the occult, running from Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard and his early Pasadena partnership with rocket scientist Jack Parsons, who performed the "Babalon Working" ritual and later died at 37 in a home laboratory explosion, to Charles Manson and the Family murders of August 1969 that killed Sharon Tate and six others, Carlos Castaneda and the Yaqui shaman Don Juan Matus who launched the New Age movement, and Jim Baker, the marine turned messiah Father Yod, who took fourteen wives and led the Source Family from a Hollywood Hills mansion. It covers avant-garde filmmaker Kenneth Anger and the witch Marjorie Cameron, the 1920 LAPD raid on the Mazdaznan sun-worshipers, the love-cult of Edith Maida Lessing at Mount Helios, the Devil's Gate Dam in Pasadena, and the curse Petronilla Feliz laid on the land that became Griffith Park.The episode closes with a tour of famous L.A. ghosts: the more than one hundred jumpers off Pasadena's Colorado Street "suicide bridge," including Myrtle Ward, whose daughter survived the fall; the body parts Marines found in a freezer at the abandoned Rancho Los Amigos hospital in 2006; picnic table number 29 in Griffith Park, where a couple was crushed by a falling tree in 1976; Bela Lugosi's hearse drifting past his favorite cigar shop; the many spirits of the Queen Mary docked in Long Beach; the unsolved 1929 deaths of Ned Doheny and Hugh Plunkett at Greystone Mansion; the ghost of Superman actor George Reeves; and Bob Baker, still haunting his marionette theater alongside the dead puppeteers who worked there.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73019671Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:05:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessLos Angeles hides an almost overwhelming number of ghosts behind its glamour, from the piano-playing spirit at Hollywood's Magic Castle and the body found in the Cecil Hotel's water tank to the sex-magick rocket scientist, Father Yod's robed...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/hauntedla

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98dtw7

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:24.727 = Hollywood’s Haunted Magic Castle
00:09:13.905 = Los Angeles’ Haunted Hotels ***
00:27:05.636 = Los Angeles: City of the Occult ***
00:51:50.907 = L.A. Ghosts ***
01:01:24.337 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Hollywood’s Haunted Magic Castle” by Christina Sanza for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nhdf2f29
“Los Angeles’ Haunted Hotels” by Andy Miller from Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mvbdcwac
“L.A. Ghosts” by Jen Lennon for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39xypc6c
“Los Angeles: City Of The Occult” by Christine Aprile for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4y9rj77r
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: April, 2021

This episode of Weird Darkness turns to Los Angeles, the City of Angels, and the almost overwhelming number of ghosts, haunted hotels, and occult history hiding behind its glamour, from the Magic Castle and the Cecil Hotel to the sex-magick rocket scientist Jack Parsons, cult leader Father Yod, and the ghosts of Griffith Park.It opens inside Hollywood's Magic Castle at 7001 Franklin Avenue, the private clubhouse of the Academy of Magical Arts, where the Houdini Séance Room honors a magician who spent his career trying to debunk spiritualism and left his wife Bess the code phrase "Rosabelle, believe" for contact from the afterlife. The castle carries the story of Irma, the piano-playing ghost said to have died in 1932 and returned to the mansion built in 1909 by Rollin B. Lane, along with the ghost of magician Dai Vernon near his favorite seat in the Palace of Prestidigitation, the unidentified girl in the Haunted Cellar, and a Halloween 2011 fire that started at the exact time of Houdini's 1926 death and gutted the Dante Room while sparing the Houdini Room.From there the episode checks into the haunted hotels of Los Angeles, beginning...]]>3901bela_lugosi,black_dahlia,cecil_hotel,charles_manson,elisa_lam,father_yod,griffith_park,haunted_hotels,haunted_los_angeles,haunted_places,houdini,jack_parsons,los_angeles_ghosts,magic_castle,occult_history,paranormal,queen_mary,scientology,true_crime,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0717
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Parasite” (April 07, 1978) ***WD
00:46:20.039 = Lux Radio Theater, “Ghost And Mrs. Muir” (December 01, 1947) ***WD
01:43:56.937 = Philip Marlowe, “Monkey’s Uncle” (March 07, 1950)
02:13:33.368 = Boston Blackie, “The Worthington Ghost” (March 19, 1946) ***WD
02:40:01.156 = The Black Mass, “Boarded Window” (February 12, 1964) ***WD
03:12:59.922 = Michael Shayne, “Recreate A Murder” (May 28, 1945)
03:42:41.656 = Beyond Midnight, “Something On His Mind” (May 30, 1969)
04:11:54.838 = MindWebs, “The Last Question” (March 05, 1983) ***WD
04:41:25.495 = Adventures In The Supernatural, “The Mysterious Carriage” (1932) ***WD
05:05:51.277 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0717

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73015544Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA skeptical London professor sets out to expose a plain, lame hypnotist as a fraud, never suspecting that the woman he dismisses has already decided he belongs to her. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music,...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Parasite” (April 07, 1978) ***WD
00:46:20.039 = Lux Radio Theater, “Ghost And Mrs. Muir” (December 01, 1947) ***WD
01:43:56.937 = Philip Marlowe, “Monkey’s Uncle” (March 07, 1950)
02:13:33.368 = Boston Blackie, “The Worthington Ghost” (March 19, 1946) ***WD
02:40:01.156 = The Black Mass, “Boarded Window” (February 12, 1964) ***WD
03:12:59.922 = Michael Shayne, “Recreate A Murder” (May 28, 1945)
03:42:41.656 = Beyond Midnight, “Something On His Mind” (May 30, 1969)
04:11:54.838 = MindWebs, “The Last Question” (March 05, 1983) ***WD
04:41:25.495 = Adventures In The Supernatural, “The Mysterious Carriage” (1932) ***WD
05:05:51.277 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0717

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18401falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0716
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Shark Bait” (March 31, 1978) ***WD
00:46:07.462 = Haunting Hour, “Homicide House” (May 27, 1945) ***WD
01:10:57.188 = Hermit’s Cave, “Buried Alive” (October 06, 1940)
01:35:16.710 = Mystery is My Hobby, “Kid Brown Is KO’d” (1945-1950)
01:59:17.833 = Sherlock Holmes, “Strange Case of the Persecuted Millionaire” (February 10, 1947)
02:28:34.256 = Mystery House, “Murder Me Gently” (May 12, 1946)
02:54:20.575 = Incredible But True, “The Temple of Beal” (1950-1951) ***WD
02:58:04.060 = Inner Sanctum, “Color Blind Formula” (December 06, 1944) ***WD
03:24:45.575 = Jeff Regan, “The Man Who Liked The Mountains” (August 07, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
03:54:30.797 = The Key, “Lost In The Amazon” (1956) ***WD
04:19:43.987 = Lights Out, “Baby” (March 28, 1941) ***WD
04:44:12.185 = Macabre, “Midnight Horseman” (December 11, 1961) ***WD (LQ)
05:11:20.993 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Shark Bait” (March 31, 1978) ***WD
00:46:07.462 = Haunting Hour, “Homicide House” (May 27, 1945) ***WD
01:10:57.188 = Hermit’s Cave, “Buried Alive” (October 06, 1940)
01:35:16.710 = Mystery is My Hobby, “Kid Brown Is KO’d” (1945-1950)
01:59:17.833 = Sherlock Holmes, “Strange Case of the Persecuted Millionaire” (February 10, 1947)
02:28:34.256 = Mystery House, “Murder Me Gently” (May 12, 1946)
02:54:20.575 = Incredible But True, “The Temple of Beal” (1950-1951) ***WD
02:58:04.060 = Inner Sanctum, “Color Blind Formula” (December 06, 1944) ***WD
03:24:45.575 = Jeff Regan, “The Man Who Liked The Mountains” (August 07, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
03:54:30.797 = The Key, “Lost In The Amazon” (1956) ***WD
04:19:43.987 = Lights Out, “Baby” (March 28, 1941) ***WD
04:44:12.185 = Macabre, “Midnight Horseman” (December 11, 1961) ***WD (LQ)
05:11:20.993 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ghost In The Well” (March 28, 1978) ***WD
00:46:05.307 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Secret Room” (February 13, 1945) ***WD
00:57:55.158 = Eleventh Hour, “Cast Giant Shadow” (ADU)
01:21:29.218 = Escape, “Evening Primrose” (August 25, 1949)
01:49:36.901 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Space Baby / aka First Baby in Space” (June 18, 1958) ***WD
02:09:35.315 = Dark Fantasy, “Dead Hands Reaching” (May 22, 1942) ***WD
02:33:49.707 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Monkey’s Revenge” (January 10, 1991)
03:03:18.954 = Theater Five, “A Nothin’ Place” (November 20, 1964)
03:26:01.748 = Guests of Doom, “Program 11 & 12” (1930s) ***WD
03:51:44.458 = The Hall of Fantasy, “He Who Follows” (March 11, 1950)
04:16:11.455 = Harry Lime, “Love Affair” (September 14, 1951)
04:40:16.602 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “What Was It” (June 28, 1980) ***WD
05:07:37.608 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ghost In The Well” (March 28, 1978) ***WD
00:46:05.307 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Secret Room” (February 13, 1945) ***WD
00:57:55.158 = Eleventh Hour, “Cast Giant Shadow” (ADU)
01:21:29.218 = Escape, “Evening Primrose” (August 25, 1949)
01:49:36.901 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Space Baby / aka First Baby in Space” (June 18, 1958) ***WD
02:09:35.315 = Dark Fantasy, “Dead Hands Reaching” (May 22, 1942) ***WD
02:33:49.707 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Monkey’s Revenge” (January 10, 1991)
03:03:18.954 = Theater Five, “A Nothin’ Place” (November 20, 1964)
03:26:01.748 = Guests of Doom, “Program 11 & 12” (1930s) ***WD
03:51:44.458 = The Hall of Fantasy, “He Who Follows” (March 11, 1950)
04:16:11.455 = Harry Lime, “Love Affair” (September 14, 1951)
04:40:16.602 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “What Was It” (June 28, 1980) ***WD
05:07:37.608 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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Originally aired: July 15, 2026

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Originally aired: July 15, 2026

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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84usw4

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Conspiracy theories, while often dark, can also be kind of humorous due to being so outlandishly unbelievable. For example… is the Earth’s moon artificial, and actually an extraterrestrial spaceship? We’ll look at the strange theory. (Could Our Moon Be An Alien Spaceship?) *** In 1912 one of the most brutal slayings in America took place in the small town of Villisca, Iowa… a murder so brutal that numerous documentaries have been made about it, books have been written, and amateur detectives have poured over the facts and suspects still trying to find out who the murderer was that swung the bloody axe. (The Unsolved Villisca Ax Murders) *** The President of the United States, no matter who is in the position at the time, is always in danger from those who would like to see someone else in office. We’ll hear on the news of the assassination attempts that came close, but we more often than not are completely unaware of the attempts and plans that have been thwarted – and some of those attempts to kill a sitting U.S. President have been extremely bizarre. (Bizarre Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents) *** Some Biblical accounts seem unbelievable and we tend to dismiss them as fantasies, or dreams of the person writing the events down. But what if some of the strange creatures described in the bible are actually real – but come from another dimension, or even outer space? (Are Extraterrestrials in the Bible?) *** If you are told there is a city that has been built specifically for the dead, you probably think of some ancient culture that worshipped their ancestors. Personally, I think of pyramids in Egypt… but I never would’ve thought of the suburbs in California, USA. (California’s City of the Dead)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:02:33.183 = Could Our Moon Be An Alien Spaceship?
00:08:21.362 = The Unsolved Villisca Axe Murders ***
00:20:59.742 = California’s City of the Dead
00:31:12.990 = Are Extraterrestrials in the Bible? ***
00:39:47.780 = Bizarre Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents
00:48:06.915 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Could Our Moon Be An Alien Spaceship?” posted at Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdhz5563
“The Unsolved Villisca Ax Murders” by Joe Turner for HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8mnfp6, and from HauntedRoom.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36b6k2h4
“California’s City of the Dead” by Hugh Landman for Ranker.com’s Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckrxjzd
“Are Extraterrestrials in the Bible?” by Ellen Lloyd for AncientPages.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr3d8dpk
“Bizarre Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents” by Richard Stockton for AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/26avtuhr
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Originally aired: January, 2022
This episode of Weird Darkness runs from a Cold War theory that the Moon is a hollow alien spacecraft, through the 1912 Villisca ax murders that left eight people dead in a single Iowa night, into the California cemetery city of Colma where the dead outnumber the living a thousand to one, on to a former NASA engineer's claim that the prophet Ezekiel witnessed a UFO, and closing with some of the strangest attempts ever made on the lives of sitting U.S. presidents.It opens with the Spaceship Moon Theory, proposed in July of 1970 by Soviet Academy of Sciences members Michael Vasin and Alexander Shcherbakov, who argued the Moon is a hollowed-out planetoid engineered by unknown beings and steered into Earth's orbit. Darren walks through the claims stacked behind the idea — the Moon ringing like a bell for more than an hour after the Apollo 12 crew crashed their lunar module into it on November 20th, 1969, craters of wildly different widths that all share the same shallow depth, moon rocks dated older than the Earth itself, and the near-perfect circular orbit that lets the Moon exactly cover the Sun during an eclipse.From there the episode turns to Villisca, Iowa, and the night of June 9th, 1912, when someone entered the home of Josiah and Sarah Moore and killed all six members of the family along with two young house guests, Lena and Ina Stillinger, striking each victim with an axe as they slept. Darren lays out the crime scene that neighbor Mary Peckham and Josiah's brother Ross discovered the next morning — cloth draped over the mirrors, two cigarette butts in the attic, a slab of bacon left beside the Stillinger girls, and a bloody basin in the kitchen — and the suspects who never brought closure, from traveling minister Reverend George Kelly, who spoke of eight dead bodies before the news broke and later gave a confession the court dismissed, to Josiah's embittered business rival Frank Jones. More than a century on, the boarded-up house survives as a museum where investigators report a heaviness on the stairs, drifting fog, and the sound of dripping blood after the 2 a.m. train whistle.Next the show travels to Colma, California, the suburb built for the dead, where roughly 1,600 living residents share the ground with more than 1.5 million graves across 17 cemeteries. Darren traces how San Francisco banned burials in 1900 and evicted its dead, triggering the largest grave relocation in history after the 1906 earthquake, with more than 150,000 bodies hauled south and tens of thousands reburied in mass graves when families wouldn't pay the ten-dollar transfer fee. He points out the famous names resting there — Wyatt Earp, Levi Strauss, William Randolph Hearst, Joe DiMaggio, brain-injury case Phineas Gage, and self-declared Emperor of the United States Joshua Norton — alongside the darker footnotes of looted skeletons, discarded headstones repurposed as gutters and seawalls, and the town's own gallows-humor slogan, "it's great to be alive in Colma."The episode then examines whether extraterrestrials appear in the Bible, centering on the vision of the prophet Ezekiel by the river Chebar and the four winged creatures with human hands, calf-shaped feet, and four faces that rose out of a fiery whirlwind. Darren details how former NASA chief engineer Joseph F. Blumrich, honored in 1972 for his work on the Saturn and Apollo programs, set out to disprove Erich von Däniken's ancient-astronaut claims and instead became convinced, arguing in his book The Spaceships of Ezekiel that the prophet had described a landing spacecraft — rotor blades, fairing housings, landing legs with round footpads, and remote mechanical arms rendered in the only words an ancient man had for them.The episode closes with a run of bizarre presidential assassination attempts, from John Hinckley's 1981 shooting of Ronald Reagan over an obsession with actress Jodie Foster, to the 2013 ricin letters mailed to the Obama White House by a man framing an Elvis impersonator over an online feud, to truck driver Samuel Byck's 1974 plot to hijack a DC-9 and crash it into the White House to kill Richard Nixon. Darren ends on the two women who tried to kill Gerald Ford seventeen days apart in September of 1974 — Manson follower Lynette Fromme, who never chambered a round, and Sarah Jane Moore, whose shot missed by six inches because her replacement revolver's sights were misaligned.

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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/VilliscaReverendRival

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84usw4

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Conspiracy theories, while often dark, can also be kind of humorous due to being so outlandishly unbelievable. For example… is the Earth’s moon artificial, and actually an extraterrestrial spaceship? We’ll look at the strange theory. (Could Our Moon Be An Alien Spaceship?) *** In 1912 one of the most brutal slayings in America took place in the small town of Villisca, Iowa… a murder so brutal that numerous documentaries have been made about it, books have been written, and amateur detectives have poured over the facts and suspects still trying to find out who the murderer was that swung the bloody axe. (The Unsolved Villisca Ax Murders) *** The President of the United States, no matter who is in the position at the time, is always in danger from those who would like to see someone else in office. We’ll hear on the news of the assassination attempts that came close, but we more often than not are completely unaware of the attempts and plans that have been thwarted – and some of those attempts to kill a sitting U.S. President have been extremely bizarre. (Bizarre Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents) *** Some Biblical accounts seem unbelievable and we tend to dismiss them as fantasies, or dreams of the person writing the events down. But what if some of the strange creatures described in the bible are actually real – but come from another dimension, or even outer space? (Are Extraterrestrials in the Bible?) *** If you are told there is a city that has been built specifically for the dead, you probably think of some ancient culture that worshipped their ancestors. Personally, I think of pyramids in Egypt… but I never would’ve thought of the suburbs in California, USA. (California’s City of the Dead)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:02:33.183 = Could Our Moon Be An Alien Spaceship?
00:08:21.362 = The Unsolved Villisca Axe Murders ***
00:20:59.742 = California’s City of the Dead
00:31:12.990 = Are Extraterrestrials in the Bible? ***
00:39:47.780 = Bizarre Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents
00:48:06.915 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Could Our Moon Be An Alien Spaceship?” posted at Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdhz5563
“The Unsolved Villisca Ax Murders” by Joe Turner for HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8mnfp6, and from HauntedRoom.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36b6k2h4
“California’s City of the Dead” by Hugh Landman for Ranker.com’s Graveyard Shift:fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/RealWerewolfTrialshttps://weirddarkness.com/wolves-on-trial/

Across four centuries of European court records, dozens of men, women, and children confessed to shedding their skins for wolf-hides and hunting under the moon — and the magistrates who heard them believed every word.

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RealWerewolfTrials

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/43rjhjvp

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We’re all familiar with the concept of werewolves – they are all over pop culture, movies, television, comic books, novels, and every other medium you could possibly imagine. And while they are considered fictional, or at least in the realm of cryptids, that doesn’t mean there aren’t true stories of reported werewolves in history. (Real Historic Accounts of Werewolves) *** Just the idea of going to prison is enough to scare people into living a squeaky-clean life, but if you’re one of the most dangerous prisoners known to exist, ordinary prison would look like a vacation as compared to life in the Florence ADX Supermax Prison. (Life In The Supermax) *** What was supposed to be a two day trip turned into a maritime mystery when the ship, the MV Joyita was discovered floating with no crew on board. What happened? (The Mysterious Abandonment of the MV Joyita)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:37.814 = Show Open
00:03:32.506 = Real Historic Accounts of Werewolves, Part 1
00:28:44.978 = Real Historic Accounts of Werewolves, Part 2 ***
00:42:51.099 = The Mysterious Abandonment of the MV Joyita ***
01:02:49.562 = Life In The Supermax ***
01:15:37.977 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Real Historic Accounts of Werewolves” by Miss Celania for MentalFloss.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84ut66, Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2MFFx5p, WolvesRox on Playbuzz.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9bjcht, and Tim Flight for HistoricCollection.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87s85s
The short fable, “The Werewolf” was written by Angela Carter: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckt8fn6
“The Mysterious Abandonment of the MV Joyita” by Marcus Lowth for UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8sux2j
“Life In The Supermax” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker.com’s Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8u82p9
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Originally aired: January, 2022
Weird Darkness digs into three dark corners this time out — the real men and women who were tried and executed as werewolves across Early Modern Europe, the South Pacific ghost ship MV Joyita found drifting with all 25 aboard vanished, and daily life inside America's most locked-down prison, the ADX Supermax in Florence, Colorado.It opens with the documented history of lycanthropy trials, tracing the term back through the Old English werwulf and the Greek myth of King Lycaon, whom Ovid recorded being turned into a wolf by Zeus. From there the episode walks through the real cases: the Gandillon family, burned in France in 1598 after the witch hunter Henri Boguet arranged their arrest; Thiess of Livonia, an eighty-year-old man tried in 1692 who claimed to be a benevolent werewolf who fought the Devil for the year's harvest; Peter Stubbe, the "Werewolf of Bedburg," broken on the wheel and beheaded on October 31st, 1589; Gilles Garnier, the "Hermit of Dole," burned alive in 1573 for killing and eating children; the Werewolves of Poligny; the Wolf of Ansbach, an ordinary wolf hanged from a gibbet in a wig and beard in 1685; teenaged Hans the Werewolf, executed in Estonia in 1651; fourteen-year-old Jean Grenier of Gascony, spared the stake and sent to a friary; the "Demon Tailor" of Chalons; and the more modern Spanish serial killer Manuel Blanco Romasanta, the "Werewolf of Allariz," who used lycanthropy as his legal defense, alongside the Ludwigslust and Angers cases and the cannibal beggar Swiatek of Poland.From there the show turns to the MV Joyita, the yacht built in 1931 in Los Angeles for director Roland West and named for his wife, Jewel Carmen. On October 3rd, 1955, she left Apia, Samoa, for the Tokelau Islands carrying 16 crew and nine passengers, and vanished; found over a month later on November 10th by the merchant captain Gerald Douglas, she was drifting more than 600 miles off course, partially submerged but afloat thanks to her cork-lined refrigerated hold. Investigators found the cabin lights on, the clocks stopped at 10:25, the radio tuned to the distress frequency, a doctor's bag holding a scalpel and blood-stained bandages, mattresses stacked over the engine, and all four escape craft gone — with the cargo, and all 25 people, never recovered. Captain Thomas Miller took the blame for sailing on one engine, but the theories that followed ran from mutiny to Japanese fishermen, Soviet submarines, pirates, and insurance fraud, with researcher Robin Maugham laying out the mutiny case in his book The Joyita Mystery.The episode closes inside the United States Penitentiary Administrative Maximum Facility in Florence, Colorado, the ADX Supermax that has held Ted Kaczynski, Terry Nichols, Robert Hanssen, Ramzi Yousef, and Zacarias Moussaoui since 1994. Inmates spend 23 hours a day alone in 7-by-12-foot concrete cells with a single 4-inch window angled so the sky and the surrounding mountains stay out of view, communicating through drained toilet pipes and "finger handshakes" through recreation-cage fencing. Former inmates and staff — including warden Robert Hood, who called the architecture itself the control, and prisoner Travis Dusenbury — describe a facility that strips away nearly every trace of ordinary life, the suicide of mentally ill inmate Jose Vega in 2010, and the ongoing lawsuits over medical and mental-health treatment that forced ADX to reevaluate its practices in the mid-2010s.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72979126Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessRead an even deeper-dive into the werewolf trials here: https://weirddarkness.com/wolves-on-trial/ Across four centuries of European court records, dozens of men, women, and children confessed to shedding their skins for wolf-hides and hunting under...https://weirddarkness.com/wolves-on-trial/

Across four centuries of European court records, dozens of men, women, and children confessed to shedding their skins for wolf-hides and hunting under the moon — and the magistrates who heard them believed every word.

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RealWerewolfTrials

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/43rjhjvp

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We’re all familiar with the concept of werewolves – they are all over pop culture, movies, television, comic books, novels, and every other medium you could possibly imagine. And while they are considered fictional, or at least in the realm of cryptids, that doesn’t mean there aren’t true stories of reported werewolves in history. (Real Historic Accounts of Werewolves) *** Just the idea of going to prison is enough to scare people into living a squeaky-clean life, but if you’re one of the most dangerous prisoners known to exist, ordinary prison would look like a vacation as compared to life in the Florence ADX Supermax Prison. (Life In The Supermax) *** What was supposed to be a two day trip turned into a maritime mystery when the ship, the MV Joyita was discovered floating with no crew on board. What happened? (The Mysterious Abandonment of the MV Joyita)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:37.814 = Show Open
00:03:32.506 = Real Historic Accounts of Werewolves, Part 1
00:28:44.978 = Real Historic Accounts of Werewolves, Part 2 ***
00:42:51.099 = The Mysterious Abandonment of the MV Joyita ***
01:02:49.562 = Life In The Supermax ***
01:15:37.977 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Real Historic Accounts of Werewolves” by Miss Celania for MentalFloss.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84ut66, Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2MFFx5p, WolvesRox on Playbuzz.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9bjcht, and Tim Flight for HistoricCollection.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87s85s
The short fable, “The Werewolf” was written by Angela Carter: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckt8fn6
“The Mysterious Abandonment of the MV Joyita” by Marcus Lowth for UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8sux2j
“Life In The Supermax” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker.com’s Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8u82p9
(Over time links may become invalid,...]]>4611adx_florence,cryptids,dark_history,folklore,ghost_ship,gilles_garnier,lycanthropy,maritime_mystery,mv_joyita,paranormal,peter_stubbe,romasanta,solitary,supermax,ted_kaczynski,true_crime,unsolved,weird_darkness,werewolves,witch_trialsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/RocketMagic
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READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9enkrtn5

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The creator of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, was so fascinated by the occult, he believed he was the actual devil himself… and was even upset when his own son turned out to not be the antichrist. (The Devil L. Ron Hubbard) *** Scientology is already scary and mysterious – which may not be surprising once you learn how much black magic had to do with its creation. (Scientology and the Occult) *** A house in the Altamaha River Swamp in Georgia becomes darker and more dangerous than the swamp itself. (A Terrifying Haunting in Georgia) *** Was a well known UFOlogist murdered shortly before a scheduled speech he was about to give? (The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher) *** Some believe we all have a guardian angel watching over us. One infamous yet respected witch hunter many years ago wrote that we all – each one of us – have a personal demon. And many people believed him. (The Demon Witch Hunter) *** For some time now, Area 51 has been seen as ground zero for conspiracies and government coverups. However, a plot of land in Utah has started to attract much of the same kind of attention. Welcome to Dugway – also known as Area 52. (Welcome to Area 52)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:37.371 = Show Open
00:03:45.021 = Rocket Fuel, Sex Magic, and the Birth of Scientology
00:25:54.957 = A Terrifying Haunting In Georgia ***
00:34:49.445 = The Demon Witch Hunter
00:46:33.406 = The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher ***
00:50:09.122 = Area 52
01:00:20.603 = Show Close
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Scientology and the Occult” by Annalee Newitz: http://bit.ly/31KIGnA
“The Devil L. Ron Hubbard” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/2ISSjIy
“A Terrifying Haunting In Georgia” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2Ip9m5Y
“The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher” by Paul Seaburn: http://bit.ly/2KpSyhm
“The Demon Witch Hunter” by Melissa Brinks: http://bit.ly/2MXHdaf
“Welcome to Area 52” by Hannah Collins: http://bit.ly/2WNDFY1
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: January, 2019

Weird Darkness moves through black magic, hauntings, demonology, unsolved death, and government secrecy in this episode, running from the occult roots of Scientology to a Utah military base that has earned the nickname Area 52.It opens with L. Ron Hubbard, the science fiction novelist who founded Scientology, and the claim from his own eldest son — Lafayette Ronald Hubbard, Jr., who left the church in 1959 and renamed himself Ronald DeWolf — that black magic sat at the inner core of the religion. In a 1983 Penthouse interview, DeWolf described a father deeply involved in the occult who did not worship Satan so much as believe he was Satan, the Beast 666 incarnate. The story runs through Hubbard's obsession with Aleister Crowley and the Ordo Templi Orientis, the "moonchild" ritual he and rocket scientist Jack Parsons attempted in Pasadena to conceive an astral child and bring the goddess Babalon into the world, the poltergeist activity that followed at the Parsons house, the alleged OT Level VIII passage in which Hubbard claimed the Antichrist mantle for himself, the numerology hidden in the New Era logo's two sixty-degree triangles, and the shared contempt both Hubbard and Crowley held for psychoanalysis even as both leaned on hypnosis and past-life regression to control their followers.From there the episode digs into Jack Parsons himself — the college-dropout chemist who invented solid rocket fuel, helped found the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and claimed to have summoned Satan at thirteen. Drawing on John Carter's Sex and Rockets: The Occult World of Jack Parsons and Lawrence Wright's Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief, the story follows Parsons through the Pasadena mansion he filled with pagans, artists, and writers; the bonfires that drew police reports from the neighbors; the arrival of Hubbard, who slept with Parsons' girlfriend Betty; the red-headed artist Marjorie Cameron, whom both men decided was Babalon made flesh; Crowley's own disgust at the pair, whom he dismissed as goats in a letter; and the boat-buying scheme in Florida that cost Parsons his last twenty thousand dollars. Parsons died in 1952 handling explosives on his front porch, two years after Dianetics made Hubbard famous.Next comes the Surrency haunting, one of the most heavily witnessed poltergeist cases on record. In October of 1872, sawmill operator Allen Surrency returned to his two-story farmhouse on the edge of the Altamaha River Swamp in Georgia to find tumblers sliding off the slab, crockery shattering on the floor, and bricks, irons, and potatoes falling through the rooms of his own house. The activity never let up: clocks spinning backward, mirrors exploding, utensils bending in the family's hands, a pan of biscuits levitating out of the oven and flying out the back door, hot bricks raining down on his daughter Clementine, an andiron chasing his son across the room and then returning itself to the fireplace. Hundreds of visitors — reporters and a minister among them — watched objects fly in plain view. The haunting followed the family when they moved away, stopped abruptly with Allen's death in 1877, and the house burned down in 1925, leaving nothing behind but the orb of light still reported along the town's railway tracks.The episode then turns to Peter Binsfeld, the sixteenth-century German witch hunter whose enthusiasm for torture was matched by his taste for taxonomy. His De confessionibus maleficorum et sagarum laid out the Seven Princes of Hell — Lucifer for pride, Beelzebub for gluttony, Satan for wrath, Belphegor for sloth, Mammon for greed, Asmodeus for lust, and Leviathan for envy — and argued that each living person is shadowed by a personal demon who knows their habits intimately, the dark counterpart to a guardian angel. Binsfeld held that women were more prone to witchcraft, that girls under twelve and boys under fourteen were usually too young to be guilty, and that anyone who claimed to have seen a witch shapeshift had been deceived by the Devil.The unsolved death of British ufologist Max Spiers follows. Spiers died in Poland on July 16, 2016, days before a scheduled conspiracy conference appearance and shortly after reportedly vomiting two liters of black liquid, having texted his mother that he was in trouble and to investigate if anything happened to him. His death was ruled natural causes. At a pre-inquest review at Guildhall in Sandwich, Kent, in August of 2018, lawyers for his mother Vanessa Bates revealed that his laptop had been wiped clean and his phone's SIM card erased or removed before being returned to the family, with Spiers found dead on the couch of his girlfriend Monika Duval and the four-day inquest set for the Archbishops Palace in Maidstone.The episode closes at Dugway Proving Ground, the 800,000-acre Utah military installation that UFO researchers call Area 52. Founded during the second World War for biological and chemical weapons work, Dugway is best known for the 1968 VX nerve agent test that drifted into Skull Valley and killed thousands of sheep, an incident the Army compensated farmers for without accepting blame. Freedom of Information requests filed by MuckRock founder Michael Morisy surfaced records of entomological munitions — mosquitoes loaded with what the Army called inert pathogens and released over American civilian populations — and of soldiers used as test subjects. The story takes in the 2011 disappearance of Joseph Bushling, whose empty car, hat, and shoes turned up sixty-five miles from the main gate with no body ever found; the runway in the base's southern expansion that never appears on Dugway's own maps; Lockheed engineer Don Phillips and former CEO Ben Rich on flying saucer technology; and Steven Greer's claim in The Sirius Project that trillions in defense funding has been siphoned into a shadow government beyond the reach of the Department of Defense.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72951652Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe man who invented solid rocket fuel and helped found the Jet Propulsion Laboratory spent his nights performing sex rituals in a Pasadena mansion with a struggling science fiction writer named L. Ron Hubbard, trying to incarnate a goddess who would...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RocketMagic

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9enkrtn5

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The creator of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, was so fascinated by the occult, he believed he was the actual devil himself… and was even upset when his own son turned out to not be the antichrist. (The Devil L. Ron Hubbard) *** Scientology is already scary and mysterious – which may not be surprising once you learn how much black magic had to do with its creation. (Scientology and the Occult) *** A house in the Altamaha River Swamp in Georgia becomes darker and more dangerous than the swamp itself. (A Terrifying Haunting in Georgia) *** Was a well known UFOlogist murdered shortly before a scheduled speech he was about to give? (The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher) *** Some believe we all have a guardian angel watching over us. One infamous yet respected witch hunter many years ago wrote that we all – each one of us – have a personal demon. And many people believed him. (The Demon Witch Hunter) *** For some time now, Area 51 has been seen as ground zero for conspiracies and government coverups. However, a plot of land in Utah has started to attract much of the same kind of attention. Welcome to Dugway – also known as Area 52. (Welcome to Area 52)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:37.371 = Show Open
00:03:45.021 = Rocket Fuel, Sex Magic, and the Birth of Scientology
00:25:54.957 = A Terrifying Haunting In Georgia ***
00:34:49.445 = The Demon Witch Hunter
00:46:33.406 = The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher ***
00:50:09.122 = Area 52
01:00:20.603 = Show Close
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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Scientology and the Occult” by Annalee Newitz: http://bit.ly/31KIGnA
“The Devil L. Ron Hubbard” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/2ISSjIy
“A Terrifying Haunting In Georgia” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2Ip9m5Y
“The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher” by Paul Seaburn: http://bit.ly/2KpSyhm
“The Demon Witch Hunter” by Melissa Brinks: http://bit.ly/2MXHdaf
“Welcome to Area 52” by Hannah Collins: http://bit.ly/2WNDFY1
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: January, 2019

Weird Darkness moves through black magic, hauntings, demonology, unsolved death, and government secrecy in this episode, running from the occult roots of Scientology to a Utah military base that has earned the nickname Area 52.It opens with L. Ron Hubbard, the science fiction novelist who founded Scientology, and the claim from his own eldest son — Lafayette Ronald Hubbard, Jr., who left the church in 1959 and renamed himself Ronald DeWolf — that black magic sat at the inner core of the religion. In a 1983...]]>3700aleister_crowley,area_52,conspiracy,demonology,dugway,government_coverup,jack_parsons,l_ron_hubbard,max_spiers,occult,paranormal,peter_binsfeld,poltergeist,scientology,seven_princes_of_hell,sex_magic,surrency_haunting,true_crime,ufology,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0714
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Pretend Person” (March 27, 1978) ***WD
00:46:23.028 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Duel” (September 18, 1967) ***WD
01:15:59.465 = Chet Chetters, “Conquest of the Master Constipator” (1993)
01:46:42.173 = The Clock, “The Bank Vault” (December 27, 1955)
02:12:13.607 = The Crime Club, “Sun Is a Witness” (April 03, 1947)
02:42:07.075 = Crime Classics, “Shrapnelled Body Charles Drew Sr.” (July 06, 1953)
03:11:50.167 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Murder of Cora Rogers” (September 01, 1946) ***WD
03:36:00.066 = Calling All Detectives, “Mr. Frobish Pays to Have Himself Killed” (September 11, 1947) ***WD
03:49:54.181 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Official Killer” (January 07, 1972)
04:18:43.513 = Diary of Fate, “Marvin Thomas Entry” (June 08, 1948) ***WD
04:47:48.773 = Dimension X, “The Outer Limit” (June 08, 1950)
05:15:46.853 = Show Close

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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72954068Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:45:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe Master Constipator discovers another galaxy ripe for conquest and sets out to bring it under his rule, placing him on a collision course with Lord Primasludge. The story is a deliberately ridiculous space-opera adventure built around galactic...
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Pretend Person” (March 27, 1978) ***WD
00:46:23.028 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Duel” (September 18, 1967) ***WD
01:15:59.465 = Chet Chetters, “Conquest of the Master Constipator” (1993)
01:46:42.173 = The Clock, “The Bank Vault” (December 27, 1955)
02:12:13.607 = The Crime Club, “Sun Is a Witness” (April 03, 1947)
02:42:07.075 = Crime Classics, “Shrapnelled Body Charles Drew Sr.” (July 06, 1953)
03:11:50.167 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Murder of Cora Rogers” (September 01, 1946) ***WD
03:36:00.066 = Calling All Detectives, “Mr. Frobish Pays to Have Himself Killed” (September 11, 1947) ***WD
03:49:54.181 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Official Killer” (January 07, 1972)
04:18:43.513 = Diary of Fate, “Marvin Thomas Entry” (June 08, 1948) ***WD
04:47:48.773 = Dimension X, “The Outer Limit” (June 08, 1950)
05:15:46.853 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
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More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18993classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/wdr20260712==========
HOUR ONE: Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray devised a scheme to get rid of Ruth’s husband – and they planned it so well that, okay… actually no. They were so inept they were caught immediately, and even the police publicly called them incompetent. (The Dumb-Bell Murder) *** For over 2,000 years across South and Southeast Asia, trained elephants served as living instruments of execution, crushing condemned prisoners with calculated brutality under the control of their handlers. (Execution By Elephant) *** Before he became a Civil War general, Congressman Dan E. Sickles' scandalous murder trial changed our legal system forever. He said outright that he had killed his wife’s lover. So how did he avoid being found guilty of the crime he admitted to committing? (How A Congressman Got Away With Murder) *** In 1150, two children were found near Woolpit in England – they wore strange clothes, spoke oddly, but the most identifiable characteristic for both children was their skin was green. The children themselves were a mystery – but what happened when they grew up? Did they marry? Did they have children? Could there be decedents of the green children of Woolpit living among us today? (Great Grandkids of Green Children) *** In the summer of 1518, a mysterious dancing plague seized the French town of Strasbourg, compelling hundreds to dance without rest for months—some until they collapsed and died—in a frenzy that baffled authorities and remains unexplained to this day. (Dancing Plague)
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HOUR TWO: When it comes to receiving the death sentence, history has given us several ways to go about the execution. Hanging, firing squad, gas chamber, being stoned to death or burned at the stake… but you have to be some whole new level of “hated” by the people if your death blow comes by way of molten gold being poured down your throat. (Death By Golden Throat) *** Typically, when you hear the phrase “high speed chase”, you think of law enforcement trying to catch the bad guys who are in a getaway vehicle. Perhaps after a bank robbery, or after blowing a stop sign and simply refusing to pull over. But have you heard about the time that the police were involved in a high-speed chase up to 100-miles-per hour, trying to catch up to a flying saucer? (The 100mph UFO Chase) *** When the Black Plague arrived at their doorsteps, the villagers were forced to choose between life or certain doom. It’s the tragic tale of England’s Plague Village – the village of Eyam. (The Black Death Comes to Eyam) *** In the 1800s, women finding themselves “with child” but unmarried, were treated like second-class citizens or worse. And during a time when birth control was limited or even unavailable outside of the rhythm method, what was a girl to do if she found herself in such dire circumstances? Fortunately, there was a woman there ready to help – to take the baby off their hands and give it a good home. Or so everyone thought. (Minnie, The Baby Farmer) *** On frozen lakes near Manitowish Waters, a hooded figure appears to ice fishermen, silently guiding them to the best spots for a catch before vanishing into the winter air. (The Ice Fisherman Ghost)
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: “Tom" and "Lena" are in a loving relationship and have a young child together. It sounds like the perfect family – except for one tiny detail about their relationship. Tom and Lena are biological brother and sister. (I Fell In Love With My Sister) *** In Norfolk, England the village of Eccles was slowly gobbled by the rising waters of the sea in the early 1600s. But even today, sometimes during a particularly heavy story, you can see St. Mary’s Church mysteriously reappear… bringing with it, the dead buried in the church graveyard who cannot find rest. (The Disappearing And Reappearing Village of Eccles) *** Lory Price and his wife Ethel mysteriously disappeared from Marion, Illinois. But then, sometimes that happens when you are mixed up with the mob or may have learned something you weren’t supposed to. (The Vanishing of Lory Price) *** The Catacombs of St. Callixtus in Rome, Italy, hold the remains of sixteen popes, several martyrs, and around half a million Christians, and according to on author, a not-of-this world entity. (The Callixtus Catacombs Entity)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Death By Golden Throat” by Genevieve Carlton for Weird History https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3586qeqk, Rachel Nuwer for Smithsonian Magazine https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/18pu2d9b, and Laurie L. Dove for History https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vy6r2a9
“The Black Death Comes to Eyam” by Stephanie Almazan for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1aptirxk
“Minnie, The Baby Farmer” from The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2eqd77xa
“The 100MPH UFO Chase” from The Parajournal for The Times Online: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ntcaqk3y
“The Ice Fisherman Ghost” by Charlie Hinz: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8nzemt
“The Dumb-Bell Murder” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jsut4w93 (includes photo)
“I Fell In Love With My Sister” by Jennifer Tillman for Vice: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y2dmtp2e
“Execution by Elephant” by Joanna Gillan for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8jj255
“The Cursing of Christopher Case” by Gurnoor Kaur for Conspiracy Theories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/145d147q
“The Disappearing And Reappearing Village of Eccles” by Stacia Briggs for Eastern Daily Press:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fopg2hq
“The Vanishing of Lory Price” by Troy Taylor from his book “Bloody Illinois”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/lsi06qet
“How A Congressman Got Away With Murder” by Genevieve Carlton for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2jantfjj
“Great Grandkids of Green Children” from Ancient Code: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4u4xdypk
“The Callixtus Catacombs Entity” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/aqhlme0r
“Dancing Plague” by Cassandra Yorgey at HubPages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycke4fwe
==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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HOUR ONE: Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray devised a scheme to get rid of Ruth’s husband – and they planned it so well that, okay… actually no. They were so inept they were caught immediately, and even the police publicly called them incompetent. (The Dumb-Bell Murder) *** For over 2,000 years across South and Southeast Asia, trained elephants served as living instruments of execution, crushing condemned prisoners with calculated brutality under the control of their handlers. (Execution By Elephant) *** Before he became a Civil War general, Congressman Dan E. Sickles' scandalous murder trial changed our legal system forever. He said outright that he had killed his wife’s lover. So how did he avoid being found guilty of the crime he admitted to committing? (How A Congressman Got Away With Murder) *** In 1150, two children were found near Woolpit in England – they wore strange clothes, spoke oddly, but the most identifiable characteristic for both children was their skin was green. The children themselves were a mystery – but what happened when they grew up? Did they marry? Did they have children? Could there be decedents of the green children of Woolpit living among us today? (Great Grandkids of Green Children) *** In the summer of 1518, a mysterious dancing plague seized the French town of Strasbourg, compelling hundreds to dance without rest for months—some until they collapsed and died—in a frenzy that baffled authorities and remains unexplained to this day. (Dancing Plague)
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HOUR TWO: When it comes to receiving the death sentence, history has given us several ways to go about the execution. Hanging, firing squad, gas chamber, being stoned to death or burned at the stake… but you have to be some whole new level of “hated” by the people if your death blow comes by way of molten gold being poured down your throat. (Death By Golden Throat) *** Typically, when you hear the phrase “high speed chase”, you think of law enforcement trying to catch the bad guys who are in a getaway vehicle. Perhaps after a bank robbery, or after blowing a stop sign and simply refusing to pull over. But have you heard about the time that the police were involved in a high-speed chase up to 100-miles-per hour, trying to catch up to a flying saucer? (The 100mph UFO Chase) *** When the Black Plague arrived at their doorsteps, the villagers were forced to choose between life or certain doom. It’s the tragic tale of England’s Plague Village – the village of Eyam. (The Black Death Comes to Eyam) *** In the 1800s, women finding themselves “with child” but unmarried, were treated like second-class citizens or worse. And during a time when birth control was limited or even unavailable outside of the rhythm method, what was a girl to do if she found herself in such dire circumstances? Fortunately, there was a woman there ready to help – to take the baby off their hands and give it a good home. Or so everyone thought. (Minnie, The Baby Farmer) *** On frozen lakes near Manitowish Waters, a hooded figure appears to ice fishermen, silently guiding them to the best spots for a catch before vanishing into the winter air. (The Ice Fisherman Ghost)
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: “Tom" and "Lena" are in a loving relationship and have a young child together. It sounds like the perfect family – except for one tiny detail about their relationship. Tom and Lena are biological brother and sister. (I Fell In Love With My Sister) *** In Norfolk, England the village of Eccles was slowly gobbled by the rising waters of the sea in the early 1600s. But even today, sometimes during a particularly heavy story, you can see St. Mary’s Church mysteriously reappear… bringing with it, the dead buried in the church...]]>7494falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/shapeinthesnow
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FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A machinist ships out to an Arctic research outpost for a one-month government contract, keeping a journal at his wife's insistence to pass the time. The work is dull and the crew gets along. Then he sees something standing on the mountainside — tall, black, motionless, miles off — and finds he isn't the only man in camp who can see it. His roommate has heard of it before, from a grandfather who spent his life being watched by it, and who left behind a single line copied from an asylum patient's journal: “All of our mistakes are never forgotten.” Day by day, the thing on the mountain is closer.

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https://www.creepypasta.com/forgotten_mistakes/
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Originally aired: February 01, 2024

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72943510Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:54:28 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessSomething tall and black is standing on the mountain above the Arctic outpost, it hasn't moved in days, and every man who sees it is a man who has something to answer for. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/shapeinthesnow...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/shapeinthesnow

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A machinist ships out to an Arctic research outpost for a one-month government contract, keeping a journal at his wife's insistence to pass the time. The work is dull and the crew gets along. Then he sees something standing on the mountainside — tall, black, motionless, miles off — and finds he isn't the only man in camp who can see it. His roommate has heard of it before, from a grandfather who spent his life being watched by it, and who left behind a single line copied from an asylum patient's journal: “All of our mistakes are never forgotten.” Day by day, the thing on the mountain is closer.

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
https://www.creepypasta.com/forgotten_mistakes/
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Originally aired: February 01, 2024

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>7908all_of_our_mistakes,antarctic_horror,arctic_horror,audio_horror,cabin_fever,cosmic_horror,creepypasta,creepy_stories,dark_fiction,darren_marlar,found_journal_horror,horror_fiction,horror_podcast,isolation_horror,paranormal_podcast,scary_stories,slow_burn_horror,starlessandbibleblack,the_shape,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mrsamworth
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mrsamworth

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr2n9c8m

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: “Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson *** “The White Death” by Christina Skelton *** “My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:28.161 = “The White Death” by Christina Skelton
00:06:24.330 = “My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon ***
00:26:30.035 = “Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson ***
01:03:48.287 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson: https://tinyurl.com/yyvqdwub
“The White Death” by Christina Skelton: https://tinyurl.com/yxjcujwx
“My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon: https://tinyurl.com/y4l9zzgq
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: August 20, 2020

Weird Darkness returns with a night of urban legend, found-footage horror, and classic vampire fiction, moving from a South American death-spirit to a stack of home videos that shouldn't exist to an English village with a very sociable widow.
It opens with "The White Death" by Christina Skelton, told by a narrator sitting at his computer waiting to die. A friend's aunt, drunk the night before, finally explained how the boy's parents had died: they were doing mission work in a small South American country when a terrified man burst into the mission hospital claiming a Muerta blanca — the White Death, the White Devil Girl — had killed his sister and was coming for him. She was a girl with dead black eyes that wept bile, who moved without moving her legs, and who knocked on the doors and mirrors between her and her victim: once for the skin she uses to patch her own rotting flesh, twice for the muscle, three times for bones she carves into knives, four for the heart she wears around her neck, and on through the teeth, the eyes, and finally the soul. She can only find you if you saw her kill someone, or if someone tells you about her. The missionaries phoned the aunt about it that same night, and were found in the morning skinned and dismembered, their bodies covered in small, child-like handprints. The aunt was murdered the night she told the story, the friend died on the phone while the narrator listened to the door come off its hinges, and now the knocking has started on the narrator's own door — twenty-eight times on the front door, twenty-eight on the hall mirror, twenty-eight on the bedroom door.
From there the episode turns to "My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived" by Richard Saxon, from Creepypasta.com. Adam Davies, thirty-something and unremarkable, digs a box of VHS tapes out of his parents' basement hoping nostalgia will shake loose whatever ambition he lost. The first tape looks like his childhood exactly as he remembers it, except for a dog named Doug he never owned and cannot recall, and except for the ending: a stranger with a camera follows him out of a bar on October 7th, 2006, and films him burning alive in a car wreck. Every tape after it does the same thing. His grandfather dies in 1999 instead of 1993, his first car changes from black to red, and the film always closes on Adam dying while an unspeaking cameraman watches — shot in the throat in an alley in 2002, drowned in a submerged car in 2004, bleeding out at the bottom of a cliff in 2005. His parents deny the tapes exist; their own footage, digitized and locked in a fireproof safe, ends with no deaths at all. Then Adam finds one labeled 1985 to 2021, watches his mother die in a hospital bed on December 17th, 2020, and watches himself open his own arm with a pocket knife in a motel room a month later while the cameraman films. He hands everything to the police, locks his doors, covers his windows — and an hour later his father calls to say his mother has collapsed in the bathroom.
The episode closes with Darren narrating E.F. Benson's 1922 vampire tale "Mrs. Amworth", set in the Sussex village of Maxley. Mrs. Amworth, the widow of an Indian civil servant who died at Peshawar, arrives to enliven a sleepy street of Georgian houses with luncheons, piano playing, and games of piquet — charming everyone except Francis Urcombe, a former Cambridge physiology professor who abandoned his chair to study vampirism and the other borderland subjects his colleagues had filed away as superstition. A plague of night-flying gnats bites the villagers on the throat, a gardener's son wastes away with two small punctures on his neck and no inflammation, and Urcombe keeps watch at a twenty-foot-high window where Mrs. Amworth's face appears in the dark. Her maiden name was Chaston — the name on the gravestones in Maxley's disused churchyard, and the name of the woman blamed for an outbreak of vampirism there three centuries earlier. Death does not end her, and the story finishes at dawn in the cemetery with a pick, a shovel, a coil of rope, and a coffin lid slid aside.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72943359Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:32:10 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn the quiet village of Maxley, where shadows stretch long and the dead refuse to rest, an unsuspecting community is about to uncover a horror that has slept for centuries. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mrsamworth...
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mrsamworth

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr2n9c8m

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: “Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson *** “The White Death” by Christina Skelton *** “My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:28.161 = “The White Death” by Christina Skelton
00:06:24.330 = “My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon ***
00:26:30.035 = “Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson ***
01:03:48.287 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*

SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson: https://tinyurl.com/yyvqdwub
“The White Death” by Christina Skelton: https://tinyurl.com/yxjcujwx
“My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon: https://tinyurl.com/y4l9zzgq
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: August 20, 2020

Weird Darkness returns with a night of urban legend, found-footage horror, and classic vampire fiction, moving from a South American death-spirit to a stack of home videos that shouldn't exist to an English village with a very sociable widow.
It opens with "The White Death" by Christina Skelton, told by a narrator sitting at his computer waiting to die. A friend's aunt, drunk the night before, finally explained how the boy's parents had died: they were doing mission work in a small South American country when a terrified man burst into the mission hospital claiming a Muerta blanca — the White Death, the White Devil Girl — had killed his sister and was coming for him. She was a girl with dead black eyes that wept bile, who moved without moving her legs, and who knocked on the doors and mirrors between her and her victim: once for the skin she uses to patch her own rotting flesh, twice for the muscle, three times for bones she carves into knives, four for the heart she wears around her neck, and on through the teeth, the eyes, and finally the soul. She can only find you if you saw her kill someone, or if someone tells you about her. The missionaries phoned the aunt about it that same night, and were found in the morning skinned and dismembered, their bodies covered in small, child-like handprints. The aunt was murdered the night she told the story, the friend died on the phone while the...]]>3919christina_skelton,classic_horror,creepypasta,darren_marlar,ef_benson,found_footage_horror,ghost_stories,haunted_video_tapes,horror_fiction,horror_podcast,la_muerta_blanca,mrs_amworth,paranormal_podcast,richard_saxon,scary_stories,the_white_death,urban_legends,vampires,vampire_stories,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0713
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Wise Child” (March 24, 1978) ***WD
00:45:57.515 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Immortal Gentleman” (June 17, 1939) ***WD
01:14:01.420 = Barry Craig, “Corpse On Delivery” (November 31, 1951)
01:41:53.419 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)
02:26:10.177 = Night Beat, “Lost Souls” (November 16, 1951) ***WD
02:55:47.576 = Beyond The Green Door, “Mk. Arkady Bradian, Bolder and TNT” (1966)
02:58:57.644 = Man In Black (The Black Book), “The Price of the Head” (February 02, 1952) ***WD
03:13:42.390 = Blackstone The Magic Detective, “The Ghost That Wasn’t” (November 28, 1948) ***WD
03:26:24.838 = Box 13, “The Professor And The Puzzle” (January 09, 1949)
03:52:53.344 = Calling All Cars, “The Human Bomb” (December 20, 1933) ***WD
04:22:42.424 = Casey Crime Photographer, “A Tooth For a Tooth” (July 15, 1946) ***WD
04:48:33.183 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0713

Weird Darkness presents Retro Radio: Old Time Radio in the Dark, a collection of vintage broadcasts spanning psychological horror, hard-boiled detective work, ghost stories, and the strange corners where the two overlap.

• It opens with the CBS Radio Mystery Theater and E.G. Marshall's presentation of "Wise Child," written by Sam Dann and starring Ralph Bell. Joyce and Calvin Spurlock argue their way off a turnpike into a storm near a place called Kiowa Flats, sleep the night in their stalled car, and wake to find a newborn baby lying naked on a hillside — alive, unharmed, and abandoned. Joyce insists the child is a miracle and claims him as her own, inventing a birth story to secure a certificate. Calvin Junior never grows, not an ounce, not a fraction of an inch, while doctors find him perfectly healthy. Then a newspaper report reveals that the wilderness north of Kiowa Flats had been used as a secret dumping ground for atomic waste — and Calvin begins to sense something in the air, a force, a light, a power that lets him read the minds of his boss, his sister, and his customers, reshaping his entire life around whatever entered that child during the storm.
• From there, Arch Oboler's "Immortal Gentleman" arrives with Edmund O'Brien and Anne Shepherd, in which a man terrified of death his entire life screams aloud in a crowded auditorium and then explains why to the woman beside him. Sitting through a political speech, he found himself displaced into a future where science has abolished death entirely — a world of young people conditioned for fifty years, filled with all human knowledge, living two hundred, three hundred, five hundred years with nothing to do because "the old ones" never die and never surrender their positions. They call him an atavus, a throwback that surfaces once in every two thousand embryos. Twenty-four of them draw lots in a darkened room, and he is handed a black box and told to throw it at a woman who has lived five thousand years.
• Next, William Gargan stars as Barry Craig, confidential investigator, in "Corpse On Delivery." Bail bondsman Sam Solloway hires Craig to find Joey Florio, a racketeer who jumped a fifty-thousand-dollar bond, and offers ten percent to get him back. A merchant seaman named Stacy Crocker is stabbed four separate times outside Craig's office door before he can deliver whatever he came to sell. A blonde in ballerina sweaters frisks the corpse for its papers, a rifle shot grazes Craig's skull along West Street, and monogrammed pillows in a room at the Hotel Mohansic spell out the answer in two letters.
• The episode continues with John Metcalfe's "Mortmain," dramatized for radio by Rebecca Wilmshurst, set in the south of England before the war. Salome Clare marries Humphrey Ramsden Child, a man obsessed with moths, boats, and his dead mother Harriet, who vows at the altar that marriage binds souls beyond death throughout eternity. At an anniversary dinner deliberately set for thirteen guests aboard his houseboat, a woman is attacked by a swarm of moths in an upstairs bathroom, and a decomposing dog is dragged from the linen closet. Humphrey is committed as criminally insane, dresses in his mother's clothing, and promises from inside a straitjacket that death shall not part them. After his death, Salome marries John Temple — and on their honeymoon, a rotting pink boat begins rising out of the water behind them.
• Frank Lovejoy follows as Randy Stone in "Lost Souls," walking South State Street on Chicago's Skid Row, where a woman named Ruth Martin has spent eight hundred dollars buying steaks, clean sheets, and champagne for every derelict on the block. She refuses to answer a ringing telephone. Her purse holds a hotel key and a brand-new loaded .32. Twenty years earlier, watching police drag a screaming thirty-year-old woman into a wagon, Ruth made her friend Vivian Clark promise to kill her if she ever turned out the same way. Vivian Clark died at eleven years old — and every night for three weeks, the phone has rung wherever Ruth runs, from St. Louis to Kansas City to Duluth to Chicago.
• Basil Rathbone then delivers a short piece from Beyond the Green Door about a magician turned bank robber who kills two guards in Croesus, Maine, and hides in an abandoned granite quarry by disguising himself as a boulder — until a truck from the Eastern Maine Gravel Corporation pulls in to set the dynamite charges. The Man in Black, starring Paul Frees, presents John Russell's South Seas story "The Price of the Head," in which Christopher Pellet, a red-whiskered drunk with a bad name in the islands, murders a bartender at Fufuti and is saved by a Bougainville native named Karaki, who steals a canoe, sails eight hundred miles, nurses him through withdrawal, kills two white men in a cutter, gives him the last of the water, and combs his red hair and whiskers twice every day.
• Blackstone the Magic Detective investigates "The Ghost That Wasn't" at the Weldon mansion, where Mortimer Weldon's brother Clarence accepted a dare to spend the night in the tower room and was found in the courtyard with a broken neck behind a door locked from the inside — and where a grandfather clock that has always kept excellent time is suddenly two minutes slow. Alan Ladd stars as Dan Holliday in "The Professor And The Puzzle," a Box 13 adventure in which a college crystallographer named Martin Gardner is found shot through the heart with his own gun, his niece abruptly breaks her engagement to marry her uncle's lab assistant Ed Macklin, and Macklin turns up stabbed with his own knife. Registered mail receipts and a bank book under the name Samuel Stoner lead Holliday to an office building and a case of illicit diamond cutting.
• Calling All Cars reaches back into the records for "The Human Bomb," the true story of Carl Weiss, who walked into police headquarters wearing a sheepskin hood, green goggles, and a soldier's campaign hat, carrying a blood-red box packed with sixty-six sticks of dynamite and holding a spring-loaded trigger that would fire the moment he let go. He demanded to see Paul Shoup, president of the Pacific Electric Railway, and threatened to level the building unless the railroad workers got a raise. Two hundred and sixty prisoners were evacuated by streetcar while Chief Sebastian stalled him, and Officer Sam Brown eventually thrust his bare hand through the glass top of the box to smother the lit fuse.
• The episode closes with Staats Cotsworth as Casey, Crime Photographer, in "A Tooth For a Tooth" by Charles Holden. Rewrite man Henry Brower confesses a premonition of his own death and admits that a man named Renat — no licensed dentist, but a self-described research scientist on River Road — filled his teeth for free to test a new metal. Brower vanishes that night, and Lieutenant Logan writes him off as a debtor who skipped town. Casey recognizes the shape of a Colorado cattleman's case from 1931, and a bartender's habit of spelling words backward hands him the name he needs.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72941454Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:22:07 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA man who has feared death every day of his life wakes among strangers who cannot die — and finds that to them, he is something called an “atavus” — drawn by lot into what they have waited five hundred years to do. Look for this podcast on Apple...
Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Wise Child” (March 24, 1978) ***WD
00:45:57.515 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Immortal Gentleman” (June 17, 1939) ***WD
01:14:01.420 = Barry Craig, “Corpse On Delivery” (November 31, 1951)
01:41:53.419 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)
02:26:10.177 = Night Beat, “Lost Souls” (November 16, 1951) ***WD
02:55:47.576 = Beyond The Green Door, “Mk. Arkady Bradian, Bolder and TNT” (1966)
02:58:57.644 = Man In Black (The Black Book), “The Price of the Head” (February 02, 1952) ***WD
03:13:42.390 = Blackstone The Magic Detective, “The Ghost That Wasn’t” (November 28, 1948) ***WD
03:26:24.838 = Box 13, “The Professor And The Puzzle” (January 09, 1949)
03:52:53.344 = Calling All Cars, “The Human Bomb” (December 20, 1933) ***WD
04:22:42.424 = Casey Crime Photographer, “A Tooth For a Tooth” (July 15, 1946) ***WD
04:48:33.183 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0713

Weird Darkness presents Retro Radio: Old Time Radio in the Dark, a collection of vintage broadcasts spanning psychological horror, hard-boiled detective work, ghost stories, and the strange corners where the two overlap.

• It opens with the CBS Radio Mystery Theater and E.G. Marshall's presentation of "Wise Child," written by Sam Dann and starring Ralph Bell. Joyce and Calvin Spurlock argue their way off a turnpike into a storm near a place called Kiowa Flats, sleep the night in their stalled car, and wake to find a newborn baby lying naked on a hillside — alive, unharmed, and abandoned. Joyce insists the child is a miracle and claims him as her own, inventing a birth story to secure a certificate. Calvin Junior never grows, not an ounce, not a fraction of an inch, while doctors find him perfectly healthy. Then a newspaper report reveals that the wilderness north of Kiowa Flats had been used as a secret dumping ground for atomic waste — and Calvin begins to sense something in the air, a force, a light, a power that lets him read the minds of his boss, his sister, and his customers, reshaping his entire life around whatever entered that child during the storm.
• From there, Arch Oboler's "Immortal Gentleman" arrives with Edmund O'Brien and Anne Shepherd, in which a man terrified of death his entire life screams aloud in a crowded auditorium and then explains why to the woman beside him. Sitting through a political speech, he found himself displaced into a future where science has abolished death entirely — a world of young people conditioned for fifty years, filled with all human knowledge, living two hundred, three hundred, five hundred years with nothing to do because "the old ones" never die and never surrender their positions. They call him an atavus, a throwback that surfaces once in every two thousand embryos. Twenty-four of them draw lots in a darkened room, and he is handed a black box and told to throw it at a...]]>17363falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0712
  Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
  
  CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
  00:00:00.000 = Show Open
  00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Judas Kiss” (March 23, 1978) ***WD
  00:45:48.210 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirit Calling” (1960s)
  00:50:20.385 = Two Thousand Plus, “World’s Apart” (November 29, 1950) ***WD
  01:19:02.978 = The Unexpected, “Heat Wave” (1947-1948)
  01:31:11.637 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD
  01:44:47.860 = Dark Venture, “Elizabeth Is Frightened” (July 22, 1947)
  02:14:43.934 = The Weird Circle, “Haunted Hotel” (May 13, 1945)
  02:42:15.220 = The Whistler, “Murder Will Shout” (March 19, 1945)
  03:11:41.385 = Strange Wills, “Emily” (August 31, 1946)
  03:41:20.826 = Witch’s Tale, “Statue of Thor” (May 22, 1933)
  04:04:13.136 = X Minus One, “Honeymoon In Hell” (December 26, 1956)
  04:33:07.327 = ABC Mystery Time, “Murder In Haste” (1957) ***WD
  04:56:48.877 = Strange Adventure, “Death Rides The Carousel” (1945) ***WD
  05:00:05.724 = Show Close
  
  (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
  (LQ) = Low Quality
  ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
  
  CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0712
  
  
  
  Weird Darkness presents Retro Radio, a night of classic dark radio drama spanning three decades of murder, madness, and the supernatural.
  
  • It opens with the CBS Radio Mystery Theater's "The Judas Kiss," in which Oscar Absecker, a solitary handyman living on a dying mountain outside the village of Tipton, believes a big black dog barks three times whenever someone dies — and believes he can watch distant events unfold by standing inside a lightning-struck, hollow pine tree. When Deputy Luke Marbury rents the cabin above his to a woman named Enid Grant, Oscar becomes convinced that she is destroying the much younger man who joins her there, and his visions show him one killing after another. Fred Gwynne stars, with E.G. Marshall hosting.
  • From there comes "Spirit Calling" from Tales From The Tomb, a short piece about a nine-year-old girl named Amy, alone in the house during a violent summer storm after her uncle Stanley's death, and the telephone call that comes through on a dead line.
  • Next is Two Thousand Plus and "World's Apart," in which rocket engineer Jim Granger talks his way onto Flight 17, the first crewed voyage to Neptune, only for the spaceship Phoenix to be dragged off course by an uncharted comet. Crippled and lost, the ship limps to a landing at a place called Green Valley, where Commander Dijkstra can hear heartbeats across a room, the milk is green, and gravity does not behave the way it should.
  • The Unexpected follows with "Heat Wave," starring Barry Sullivan as Whitey Malone, a fugitive sweating out a 110-degree heat wave in a fifth-floor garret while the police close in — and burning to settle accounts with the woman he thinks tipped them off.
  • Then Unsolved Mysteries brings "Indian Fakir," a story told at the United Services Club in Simla, where a colonel recounts what happened when his young English bride, alone in their Bangalore bungalow, tried to outsmart a fakir who demanded a strand of her hair — and handed him threads pulled from a Chinese rug instead.
  • Dark Venture presents "Elizabeth Is Frightened," with Joan Banks as a wealthy woman who marries Philip Bailey, a widower fascinated by the power of one mind to dominate another. As the whole town starts believing Elizabeth is ill and suicidal, only her housekeeper Flora and Dr. Davis suspect what her husband is really doing.
  • The Weird Circle offers "Haunted Hotel," in which Henry Westwick travels to Venice and takes room fourteen at a converted castle to learn how his brother Philip died weeks after marrying the mysterious Countess Narona — and finds the answers coming to him in dreams.
  • The Whistler tells "Murder Will Shout," the story of garage owner George Kramer, buried in debt to a man named Albion, and the small-time racketeer Peanut Marola who offers a black-market car racket, a partnership, and a solution to the Albion problem that goes very wrong on Miller Highway.
  • Strange Wills, starring Warren William, tells "Emily," tracing a violin built by Antonio Stradivarius in Cremona in 1732 through the hands of gypsies, Niccolò Paganini, and the Heller family of Vienna, until it turns up at a barn dance in the Tennessee hills as a GI's war souvenir.
  • The Witch's Tale delivers "Statue of Thor," in which sculptor Neil Redding, bored and cruel, mocks his enormous Swedish model Olaf, seduces Olaf's fiancée Hedwig, and takes the big man to the foundry to watch the statue of Thor cast in bronze — a casting that comes out of the mold wearing a face Redding never sculpted.
  • X Minus One presents "Honeymoon In Hell," set in the late 1960s, when male births stop worldwide and the cybernetics machine known as Junior recommends sending a married couple to the moon. Rocket pilot Ray Carmody is wed to Eastern Alliance pilot Anya Borisovna hours before launch, and on the lunar surface they find an unidentified craft that does not belong to either alliance.
  • ABC Mystery Time offers "Murder In Haste," in which Elbert Taylor kills his wife Ellen, flees Miami by train under an assumed name, and — after a derailment in Georgia — steals the identity of a dead mystery writer named Leslie Jameson, only to have Jameson's wife walk into his New York hotel room.
  • The episode closes with Strange Adventure and "Death Rides The Carousel," where a lawyer named Jeffrey Ford is found stabbed through the heart on a merry-go-round chariot at a village carnival in Merrimack, and Inspector Jonathan Hawke spots the flaw in the ticket taker's account.
  
  
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  CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
  00:00:00.000 = Show Open
  00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Judas Kiss” (March 23, 1978) ***WD
  00:45:48.210 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirit Calling” (1960s)
  00:50:20.385 = Two Thousand Plus, “World’s Apart” (November 29, 1950) ***WD
  01:19:02.978 = The Unexpected, “Heat Wave” (1947-1948)
  01:31:11.637 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD
  01:44:47.860 = Dark Venture, “Elizabeth Is Frightened” (July 22, 1947)
  02:14:43.934 = The Weird Circle, “Haunted Hotel” (May 13, 1945)
  02:42:15.220 = The Whistler, “Murder Will Shout” (March 19, 1945)
  03:11:41.385 = Strange Wills, “Emily” (August 31, 1946)
  03:41:20.826 = Witch’s Tale, “Statue of Thor” (May 22, 1933)
  04:04:13.136 = X Minus One, “Honeymoon In Hell” (December 26, 1956)
  04:33:07.327 = ABC Mystery Time, “Murder In Haste” (1957) ***WD
  04:56:48.877 = Strange Adventure, “Death Rides The Carousel” (1945) ***WD
  05:00:05.724 = Show Close
  
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  Weird Darkness presents Retro Radio, a night of classic dark radio drama spanning three decades of murder, madness, and the supernatural.
  
  • It opens with the CBS Radio Mystery Theater's "The Judas Kiss," in which Oscar Absecker, a solitary handyman living on a dying mountain outside the village of Tipton, believes a big black dog barks three times whenever someone dies — and believes he can watch distant events unfold by standing inside a lightning-struck, hollow pine tree. When Deputy Luke Marbury rents the cabin above his to a woman named Enid Grant, Oscar becomes convinced that she is destroying the much younger man who joins her there, and his visions show him one killing after another. Fred Gwynne stars, with E.G. Marshall hosting.
  • From there comes "Spirit Calling" from Tales From The Tomb, a short piece about a nine-year-old girl named Amy, alone in the house during a violent summer storm after her uncle Stanley's death, and the telephone call that comes through on a dead line.
  • Next is Two Thousand Plus and "World's Apart," in which rocket engineer Jim Granger talks his way onto Flight 17, the first crewed voyage to Neptune, only for the spaceship Phoenix to be dragged off course by an uncharted comet. Crippled and lost, the ship limps to a landing at a place called Green Valley, where Commander Dijkstra can hear heartbeats across a room, the milk is green, and gravity does not behave the way it should.
  • The Unexpected follows with "Heat Wave," starring Barry Sullivan as Whitey Malone, a fugitive sweating out a 110-degree heat wave in a fifth-floor garret while the police close in — and burning to settle accounts with the woman he thinks tipped them off.
  • Then Unsolved Mysteries brings "Indian Fakir," a story told at the United Services Club in Simla, where a colonel recounts what happened when his young English bride, alone...]]>18057falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mt-sludge
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    A deep-dive article on all of the obscure legends featured in the first section of tonight's podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/obscure-legends/
    
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    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3fyw74cj
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Spine-tingling ghost stories and eerie myths... come to life! Are any of them actually true? We’ll explore the more obscure side of folklore with ghosts and legends that don’t get the same amount of attention others do – but are certainly not to be ignored! (Myths And Ghosts You May Never Have Heard Of) *** In the quiet town of Essex, Maryland, the disappearance of nine-year-old Alva Jean Parris shattered the peace of summer 1960. Walking just three blocks to her aunt's house, she vanished without a trace, only for her body to be found days later, hidden beneath a makeshift grave. Decades have passed, but the mystery of who took Alva Jean and why remains unsolved. (Who Killed Alva Jean?) *** He’s a little-known serial killer. Ronald J. Dominique, dubbed the Bayou Strangler, went on a decade-long murder spree in rural Louisiana, killing 23 men. (The Bayou Strangler)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:49.323 = Myths And Ghosts You May Never Have Heard Of
    00:33:02.110 = The Bayou Strangler ***
    00:49:50.242 = Who Killed Alva Jean?
    00:54:23.489 = Show Close
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    “Myths And Ghosts You May Never Have Heard Of” sources: Cara Duke at ListVerse.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bddryv6h; Mysteries of Canada: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckwn5y5; Brendan-Noble.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8audhk; Factschology.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxzdhwa,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/v7rdp57c, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfcswwk; InuitMyths.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/puzuc272, TheIrishRoadTrip.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vj824vwb; DallasTerrors.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8s8crn; NewEnglandHistoricalSociety.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8r4zmkpt
    “The Bayou Strangler” by Oliver Mason for The-Line-Up.com, used with permission: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mt8tnyh4 (BOOK: “The Bayou Strangler” by Fred Rosen: https://amzn.to/49RIiWj)
    “Who Killed Alva Jean?” source: Robert A. Waters at KidnappingMurderAndMayhem.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8ab932
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    Originally aired: April 23, 2024
    This episode of Weird Darkness travels from obscure folklore across four continents to a little-known Louisiana serial killer and a Maryland child murder that has gone unsolved for more than sixty years.It opens with a tour through the ghosts and monsters that rarely make the usual lists: the Dungarvon Whooper, the murdered lumber-camp cook named Ryan whose whoops still echo along New Brunswick's Dungarvon River; the strzyga of Slavic myth, a two-hearted, twin-souled demon that takes the form of a barn owl before it feeds; Lady Koi Koi, the red-heeled teacher whose clicking footsteps haunt boarding schools across Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa; the banshee of North Carolina's Tar River, tied to a flour miller named Dave Warner and the Revolutionary War redcoats who drowned him in 1781; the Headless Nun of Miramichi, the murdered Sister Marie who wanders French Fort Cove asking where her head has gone; the Kludde, a chain-rattling shapeshifting dog from Belgian and Dutch folklore; the Inupasugjuk, the rarely-seen giants of Inuit tradition; the Dearg Due of County Waterford, an abused Irish bride who rose from her grave near the Tree of Strongbow to drain the blood of her father and husband; the Goatman of Old Alton Bridge near Denton, Texas, an 1884 iron truss bridge also tied to the lynching of black goat farmer Oscar Washburn; and the Stratford Knockings of 1850, the poltergeist that draped Reverend Eliakim Phelps's Connecticut mansion in funeral crepe and centered on his eleven-year-old stepson Harry.From there the episode turns to Ronald Joseph Dominique, the Louisiana pizza delivery man dubbed the Bayou Strangler, who raped and strangled twenty-three men between 1997 and 2006 while evading police for nearly a decade. Drawing on Fred Rosen's book The Bayou Strangler, the segment follows the killing of Oliver LeBanks, beaten with a tire iron and dumped beneath a highway overpass near Metairie, and traces Dominique's earlier victims across St. Charles Parish, from nineteen-year-old David Mitchell in July 1997 to twenty-year-old Gary Pierre and thirty-eight-year-old Larry Ranson, most of them gay African American men lured with the promise of paid sex. It introduces Detective Lieutenant Dennis Thornton of the Jefferson Parish sheriff's office, who worked the LeBanks scene and set himself the task of linking the killings that DNA evidence would finally tie to Dominique.The episode closes with the June 10, 1960 disappearance of nine-year-old Alva Jean Parris, who vanished walking three blocks to her aunt's house from the Riverdale Apartments in Essex, Maryland. Five days later, searchers found her shoes in a marsh and her body in a shallow grave concealed with linoleum, sod, and twigs beside an abandoned farmhouse, her abdomen and pelvis coated in lye. Assistant Medical Examiner Dr. William Lovitt found decomposition too advanced to confirm a cause of death, though strangulation was suspected, and despite polygraph tests, a solid alibi clearing her mother Fredonia, and tips about a man seen in a sailor's hat, no suspect was ever charged in a case that remains open today.
    
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    A deep-dive article on all of the obscure legends featured in the first section of tonight's podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/obscure-legends/
    
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BayouStrangler
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3fyw74cj
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Spine-tingling ghost stories and eerie myths... come to life! Are any of them actually true? We’ll explore the more obscure side of folklore with ghosts and legends that don’t get the same amount of attention others do – but are certainly not to be ignored! (Myths And Ghosts You May Never Have Heard Of) *** In the quiet town of Essex, Maryland, the disappearance of nine-year-old Alva Jean Parris shattered the peace of summer 1960. Walking just three blocks to her aunt's house, she vanished without a trace, only for her body to be found days later, hidden beneath a makeshift grave. Decades have passed, but the mystery of who took Alva Jean and why remains unsolved. (Who Killed Alva Jean?) *** He’s a little-known serial killer. Ronald J. Dominique, dubbed the Bayou Strangler, went on a decade-long murder spree in rural Louisiana, killing 23 men. (The Bayou Strangler)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:49.323 = Myths And Ghosts You May Never Have Heard Of
    00:33:02.110 = The Bayou Strangler ***
    00:49:50.242 = Who Killed Alva Jean?
    00:54:23.489 = Show Close
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    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Don't try and tell some celebrities that ghosts don't exist, because they've seen all the paranormal proof they need to believe. (Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal) *** A prayer for food resulted in fish raining down from the sky in Yoro, Honduras. And now it happens regularly – sometimes twice a year – with still no definitive explanation. (Cloudy With a Chance of Sardines) *** Is it possible that UFO sightings and sightings of the Chupacabra are somehow related? Even stranger – is it possible the strange dog-lizard-like creatures came from crashed spaceships? (UFOs And The Chupacabra) *** Weirdo family member Laura tells a strange story about a candy store – and its resident ghost. (Haunted Candy Store)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:01:13.649 = Show Open
    00:02:50.627 = Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal
    00:31:59.645 = UFOs And The Chupacabras ***
    00:39:37.674 = Cloudy With a Chance of Sardines
    00:46:26.106 = Haunted Candy Store ***
    00:50:58.248 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    “Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2ZAzYGX
    “Celebs Who Have Had Ghost Encounters by Lydia Price: http://bit.ly/2Iq0bCm
    “UFOs And The Chupacabra” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2XS41cy
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    “Haunted Candy Store” by Weirdo family member, Laura
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    Originally aired: January, 2021
    This episode of Weird Darkness gathers famous names who swear the paranormal found them, a Puerto Rican legend that ties dead Chupacabras to a crashed UFO, a Honduran town where fish fall from the sky, and a Wisconsin candy store with a listener's uneasy childhood dream folded in.It opens with celebrities who came away convinced. Carrie Fisher described lights and electronics switching on and off in her Beverly Hills home after her friend R. Gregory Stevens died there; Matthew McConaughey named the blue-dressed spirit he confronted in his house Madame Blu; and a young Keanu Reeves watched an empty jacket drift through a doorway in his New York apartment, the reality of it confirmed only by his nanny's face. Patrick Stewart saw a man in a beige coat vanish in the wings of the Theatre Royal Haymarket during Waiting for Godot, later matched to the ghost of 19th-century actor-manager Baldwin Buckstone, who died in 1879. Peter Jackson woke to a woman with a screaming face at the foot of his bed near London's St. James Theatre, a ghost his wife had seen two years earlier. Miley Cyrus fled a London flat over a boy she kept seeing on the bathroom sink; Ariana Grande photographed what she called textbook demon faces at Kansas's Stull Cemetery and found the file measured 666 megabytes; and David Bowie spent much of the 1970s certain a coven of witches wanted his semen, lighting black candles and hiring white magician Walli Elmlark to exorcise his swimming pool. John Lennon, by Uri Geller's account, described bug-like beings outside his apartment and an alien metal egg left in his hands, while Sammy Hagar claimed aliens plugged his sleeping brain into a machine and uploaded numerical code in 1967. Shorter accounts follow from Megan Mullally, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Chloe Sevigny at the Lizzie Borden house, NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Lucy Hale, Laura Linney at Broadway's Belasco Theater, Claudia Schiffer, Emma Stone, Selena Gomez, Alyson Hannigan, Demi Lovato, Jenna Bush-Hager in the White House, and Megan Fox.From there the episode travels to Puerto Rico, where writer Nick Redfern chases the claim that the shuttered Roosevelt Roads Naval Station once held the bodies of dead Chupacabras the way Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is rumored to hold dead aliens. On visits between 2004 and 2015, Redfern and monster-hunter Jon Downes collect accounts of a 1957 UFO crash in the hills of Canovanas, sealed off by the military for roughly three weeks, and a second reported crash in the El Yunque rain forest in February 1984 — both said to have left dead Chupacabras in the wreckage, though the creature angle only attached itself to the older case after the Chupacabra panic began in 1995.Next comes Yoro, Honduras, and the Lluvia de Peces, the Rain of Fish that residents trace to Father Jose Manuel Subirana, a Spanish missionary who prayed three days and nights over the region's hunger in the 1850s or '60s. Once or twice a year after a heavy May or June storm, live sardine-like fish cover the streets of a town more than 100 miles from the ocean, and a National Geographic team in the 1970s found the stranded fish were completely blind, hypothesizing underground rivers forced above ground by flooding rather than the waterspouts others propose. The town of roughly 93,000 celebrates with a festival, a parade, and a Miss Fish Rain crowned to ride a float dressed as a mermaid, and locals refuse to sell the catch, sharing it instead as a blessing.The episode closes with Weirdo family member Laura, who worked summers at a haunted candy store in a Wisconsin tourist town, a converted house where a ceramic jar once flew across a room at a coworker. That coworker, a Canadian tribeswoman from a family with the 'sight,' listened to Laura describe a dream that returned every Christmas Eve until she was six or seven — a black, pulsing void of indistinct voices that rose to screams and a pressure closing on her chest, replaced in its final occurrence by an overhead view of a storage yard before it stopped for good. When Laura finished, the coworker told her it was a good thing she never listened to the voices, and suggested Laura had unconsciously sealed off her own ability to sense the spiritual after something that was not benevolent kept trying to reach her.
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72900633Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFlying jackets, faces frozen mid-scream, a coven convinced they needed David Bowie's blood, and a demon that crashed a text at exactly 666 megabytes — these are the paranormal encounters the famous swear actually happened to them. EPISODE BLOG PAGE...
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    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ff82f8yu
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Don't try and tell some celebrities that ghosts don't exist, because they've seen all the paranormal proof they need to believe. (Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal) *** A prayer for food resulted in fish raining down from the sky in Yoro, Honduras. And now it happens regularly – sometimes twice a year – with still no definitive explanation. (Cloudy With a Chance of Sardines) *** Is it possible that UFO sightings and sightings of the Chupacabra are somehow related? Even stranger – is it possible the strange dog-lizard-like creatures came from crashed spaceships? (UFOs And The Chupacabra) *** Weirdo family member Laura tells a strange story about a candy store – and its resident ghost. (Haunted Candy Store)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:01:13.649 = Show Open
    00:02:50.627 = Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal
    00:31:59.645 = UFOs And The Chupacabras ***
    00:39:37.674 = Cloudy With a Chance of Sardines
    00:46:26.106 = Haunted Candy Store ***
    00:50:58.248 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    “Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2ZAzYGX
    “Celebs Who Have Had Ghost Encounters by Lydia Price: http://bit.ly/2Iq0bCm
    “UFOs And The Chupacabra” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2XS41cy
    “Cloudy With a Chance of Sardines” by Panchali Dey: http://bit.ly/2IQ9p9Y
    “Haunted Candy Store” by Weirdo family member, Laura
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    Originally aired: January, 2021
    This episode of Weird Darkness gathers famous names who swear the paranormal found them, a Puerto Rican legend that ties dead Chupacabras to a crashed UFO, a Honduran town where fish fall from the sky, and a Wisconsin candy store with a listener's uneasy childhood dream folded in.It opens with celebrities who came away convinced. Carrie Fisher described lights and electronics switching on and off in her Beverly Hills home after her friend R. Gregory Stevens died there; Matthew McConaughey named the blue-dressed spirit he...]]>3124aliens,apparitions,celebrity_ghost_stories,chupacabra,cryptids,dark_history,david_bowie,demons,ghosts,haunted_houses,hauntings,john_lennon,paranormal,rain_of_fish,supernatural,true_ghost_stories,ufos,unexplained,weird_darkness,yoro_hondurasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/christa-pike
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/christa-pike
    
    Music by Shadows Symphony. Weird Darkness theme music by Alibi Music.
    
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    Originally aired: July 09, 2026
    
    Weird Darkness host Darren Marlar traces the 1995 Job Corps murder of Colleen Slemmer, the jealousy and Satanism behind it, and the three decades of appeals, prison violence, and stalled executions that have brought Christa Pike to a September 2026 death date in Tennessee.It opens on the morning of January 13th, 1995, when a groundskeeper at the University of Tennessee Agricultural Institute outside Knoxville found a body so badly beaten he mistook it for an animal carcass — nineteen-year-old Colleen Slemmer, a Florida girl who loved computers and had taken a bus to Knoxville on Halloween of 1994 for a six-month course at the Knoxville Job Corps Center. The night before, four students had signed out together, and only three signed back in. Eighteen-year-old Christa Gail Pike, her seventeen-year-old boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp, and eighteen-year-old Shadolla Peterson had lured Slemmer to a wooded stretch near an abandoned steam plant with the promise of marijuana in Tyson Park, and over roughly half an hour Pike and Shipp beat and cut her while Peterson held a flashlight. Pike carved a pentagram into Slemmer's chest while she was alive, cut her throat six times with a box cutter after pausing to check that no one was watching, threw asphalt at her head, and afterward pried loose a fragment of her skull to keep. Pike had come to believe Slemmer wanted Shipp, a jealousy Slemmer denied, and she and Shipp had bonded over Satanism and the occult; Pike wore a small devil tattoo on her chest, and searches later turned up satanic altars and occult literature in both their rooms.From there the episode follows what Pike did with the bone. She returned to campus around 11 p.m., went to her friend Kim Iloilo's room dancing and singing, and produced the skull fragment as a souvenir, warning Iloilo she would be killed too if she talked. Pike carried the piece in a napkin in her leather jacket, bragged at breakfast that she was eating with it, and showed it around class along with the blood still on her shoes and clothing — behavior that turned investigator Randy York toward her within forty-eight hours. Pike confessed in a forty-six-page recorded statement, and York described her as giddy, acting out how Slemmer had begged for her life. The episode also lays out the childhood documented in her later post-conviction filings: parents who struggled with alcohol, sexual and physical abuse by multiple people, a mother's suicide attempt she witnessed, and neurological evaluations finding structural brain abnormalities alongside later diagnoses of bipolar disorder and PTSD, none of which the jury ever heard.Next comes the trial and the long aftermath. In March 1996, before Judge Mary Beth Leibowitz in Knox County Criminal Court, Pike was convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy, and on March 30th, weeks after her twentieth birthday, sentenced to death by electrocution, making her the youngest woman on death row in the modern era. Within hours she wrote Shipp an unrepentant letter framing the killing as a kindness because she had ended it quickly. Shipp, ineligible for death because he was seventeen, drew a life sentence and was denied parole in October 2025; Peterson received six years of probation. In 2001 Pike choked fellow inmate Patricia Jones with a shoestring until officers revived her, earning another twenty-five years, and around 2011 a New Jersey personal trainer named Donald Kohut and a correctional officer named Justin Heflin were caught in a plot to trace and duplicate a prison key to free her. Her appeals failed through the federal courts, an execution set for August 27th, 2020 was postponed by COVID-19, and on September 30th, 2025 the Tennessee Supreme Court reset her death for September 30th, 2026.The episode closes on what remains unresolved as that date approaches. Tennessee's 2026 execution schedule has already faltered — Governor Bill Lee granted Tony Carruthers a last-minute reprieve on May 21st after medical staff couldn't establish a backup IV line, media witnesses reported signs of pain in the 2025 executions of Byron Black and Harold Nichols, and Senate Republicans led by Tom Hatcher have asked Lee to pause executions pending review. Pike has filed suit over the pentobarbital protocol, arguing it excludes her Buddhist spiritual advisor and risks a torturous death, while advocates gather signatures asking Lee to commute her sentence over her age, abuse, and mental illness. If carried out, she would be the first woman executed in Tennessee in more than two hundred years. The last piece belongs to Slemmer's mother, Mae Martinez, who for more than twenty years has asked the state to return the skull fragment still held in evidence so she can bury her daughter whole — a nineteen-year-old who liked bowling and shrimping on the river back home in Florida and had gone to Tennessee to build a life around computers.
    
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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    
    Originally aired: July 09, 2026
    
    Weird Darkness host Darren Marlar traces the 1995 Job Corps murder of Colleen Slemmer, the jealousy and Satanism behind it, and the three decades of appeals, prison violence, and stalled executions that have brought Christa Pike to a September 2026 death date in Tennessee.It opens on the morning of January 13th, 1995, when a groundskeeper at the University of Tennessee Agricultural Institute outside Knoxville found a body so badly beaten he mistook it for an animal carcass — nineteen-year-old Colleen Slemmer, a Florida girl who loved computers and had taken a bus to Knoxville on Halloween of 1994 for a six-month course at the Knoxville Job Corps Center. The night before, four students had signed out together, and only three signed back in. Eighteen-year-old Christa Gail Pike, her seventeen-year-old boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp, and eighteen-year-old Shadolla Peterson had lured Slemmer to a wooded stretch near an abandoned steam plant with the promise of marijuana in Tyson Park, and over roughly half an hour Pike and Shipp beat and cut her while Peterson held a flashlight. Pike carved a pentagram into Slemmer's chest while she was alive, cut her throat six times with a box cutter after pausing to check that no one was watching, threw asphalt at her head, and afterward pried loose a fragment of her skull to keep. Pike had come to believe Slemmer wanted Shipp, a jealousy Slemmer denied, and she and Shipp had bonded over Satanism and the occult; Pike wore a small devil tattoo on her chest, and searches later turned up satanic altars and occult literature in both their rooms.From there the episode follows what Pike did with the bone. She returned to campus around 11 p.m., went to her friend Kim Iloilo's room dancing and singing, and produced the skull fragment as a souvenir, warning Iloilo she would be killed too if she talked. Pike carried the piece in a napkin in her leather jacket, bragged at breakfast that she was eating with it, and showed it around class along with the blood still on her shoes and clothing — behavior that turned investigator Randy York toward her within forty-eight hours. Pike confessed in a forty-six-page recorded statement, and York described her as giddy, acting out how Slemmer had begged for her life. The episode also lays out the childhood documented in her later post-conviction filings: parents who struggled with alcohol, sexual and physical abuse by multiple people, a mother's suicide attempt she witnessed, and neurological evaluations finding structural brain abnormalities alongside later diagnoses of bipolar disorder and PTSD, none of which the jury ever heard.Next comes the trial and the long aftermath. In March 1996, before Judge Mary Beth Leibowitz in Knox County Criminal Court, Pike was convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy, and on March 30th, weeks after her twentieth birthday, sentenced to death by electrocution, making her the youngest woman on death row in the modern era. Within hours she...]]>1519capital_punishment,christa_pike,clemency,colleen_slemmer,death_row,execution_2026,job_corps_murder,knoxville,lethal_injection,mae_martinez,murder,tadaryl_shipp,tennessee,tennessee_death_penalty,torture_murder,true_crime,true_crime_podcast,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,youngest_woman_death_rowfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0711
    "Temple of Vampires," an installment of Carlton E. Morse's I Love a Mystery (originally aired January 02-27, 1950), follows adventurers Jack, Doc, and Reggie as they fly toward Central America with heiress Sonny Richards and a mysterious stowaway boy named Hermie. Water-tainted gasoline forces their plane down on the shore of Lake Nicaragua, near an ancient jungle temple. Exploring it, they find a blood-drained Indian corpse and a pit of human bones, then encounter the temple's inhabitants — a beautiful priestess named Angelina and a priest named Manuel — who claim to be servants of "sacred vampires," giant man-sized bats bred over generations for human sacrifice. Angelina fixates on carrying off Hermie for his pale skin, while Manuel abducts Sonny with designs of his own. Trapped by nightfall and a tropical storm, the comrades face a harrowing ordeal of rope-swings between dizzying high ledges, captures, and near-sacrifices as they fight to get everyone out of the temple alive.
    
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 01”
    00:18:09.039 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 02”
    00:30:24.993 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 03”
    00:42:29.450 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 04”
    00:54:51.162 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 05”
    01:08:25.386 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 06”01:20:09.836 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 07”
    01:32:02.555 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 08”
    01:46:00.195 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 09”
    01:59:57.396 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 10”
    02:12:07.077 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 11”
    02:23:02.698 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 12”
    02:35:06.736 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 13”
    02:48:27.963 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 14”
    03:01:52.639 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 15”
    03:14:12.994 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 16”
    03:32:42.168 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 17”
    03:38:57.971 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 18”
    03:51:41.050 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 19”
    04:05:39.729 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 20”
    04:19:53.687 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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    "Temple of Vampires," an installment of Carlton E. Morse's I Love a Mystery (originally aired January 02-27, 1950), follows adventurers Jack, Doc, and Reggie as they fly toward Central America with heiress Sonny Richards and a mysterious stowaway boy named Hermie. Water-tainted gasoline forces their plane down on the shore of Lake Nicaragua, near an ancient jungle temple. Exploring it, they find a blood-drained Indian corpse and a pit of human bones, then encounter the temple's inhabitants — a beautiful priestess named Angelina and a priest named Manuel — who claim to be servants of "sacred vampires," giant man-sized bats bred over generations for human sacrifice. Angelina fixates on carrying off Hermie for his pale skin, while Manuel abducts Sonny with designs of his own. Trapped by nightfall and a tropical storm, the comrades face a harrowing ordeal of rope-swings between dizzying high ledges, captures, and near-sacrifices as they fight to get everyone out of the temple alive.
    
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 01”
    00:18:09.039 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 02”
    00:30:24.993 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 03”
    00:42:29.450 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 04”
    00:54:51.162 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 05”
    01:08:25.386 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 06”01:20:09.836 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 07”
    01:32:02.555 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 08”
    01:46:00.195 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 09”
    01:59:57.396 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 10”
    02:12:07.077 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 11”
    02:23:02.698 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 12”
    02:35:06.736 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 13”
    02:48:27.963 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 14”
    03:01:52.639 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 15”
    03:14:12.994 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 16”
    03:32:42.168 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 17”
    03:38:57.971 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 18”
    03:51:41.050 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 19”
    04:05:39.729 = I Love a Mystery, “Temple of Vampires – Part 20”
    04:19:53.687 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0711
    
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    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Golden Amulet” (March 21, 1978) ***WD
    00:45:50.420 = Sam Spade, “The Calcutta Trunk Caper” (June 08, 1947)
    01:10:25.646 = The Sealed Book, “Devil Island” (April 0, 1945) ***WD
    01:39:45.947 = The Shadow, “Death Prowls At Night” (March 23, 1941)
    02:05:40.407 = Sleep No More, “Thus I Refute Beezly” and “The Bookshop” (March 06, 1957) ***WD
    02:34:17.055 = BBC Spinechillers, “Kappa” (1984)
    02:59:07.403 = Strange, “Flying Dutchman” (1955) ***WD
    03:12:02.153 = Suspense, “Narrative About Clarence” (March 16, 1944)
    03:41:27.199 = Tales of the Frightened, “Never Kick a Black Cat” (1963)
    03:46:04.004 = The Creaking Door, “White Scarf Strangler” (March 01, 1965) ***WD (LQ)
    04:13:55.896 = The Saint, “Mr. Richie’s Loss” (October 29, 1947) ***WD
    04:38:20.419 = Theater 1030, “Two Little Punctures” (July 12, 1953) ***WD
    05:05:20.921 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0710
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72897667Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:12:32 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA young samurai's forbidden love for a warlord's daughter follows him past the grave, when her returning ghost lures him into a fatal embrace no sacred charm can prevent. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music,...
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Golden Amulet” (March 21, 1978) ***WD
    00:45:50.420 = Sam Spade, “The Calcutta Trunk Caper” (June 08, 1947)
    01:10:25.646 = The Sealed Book, “Devil Island” (April 0, 1945) ***WD
    01:39:45.947 = The Shadow, “Death Prowls At Night” (March 23, 1941)
    02:05:40.407 = Sleep No More, “Thus I Refute Beezly” and “The Bookshop” (March 06, 1957) ***WD
    02:34:17.055 = BBC Spinechillers, “Kappa” (1984)
    02:59:07.403 = Strange, “Flying Dutchman” (1955) ***WD
    03:12:02.153 = Suspense, “Narrative About Clarence” (March 16, 1944)
    03:41:27.199 = Tales of the Frightened, “Never Kick a Black Cat” (1963)
    03:46:04.004 = The Creaking Door, “White Scarf Strangler” (March 01, 1965) ***WD (LQ)
    04:13:55.896 = The Saint, “Mr. Richie’s Loss” (October 29, 1947) ***WD
    04:38:20.419 = Theater 1030, “Two Little Punctures” (July 12, 1953) ***WD
    05:05:20.921 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0710
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18371falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/caropena
    SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/caropena
    
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    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72880172Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:39:58 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA mother of five bled out on a Del Rio street on a Thursday afternoon, and by that evening the two sisters accused of killing her were caught on camera grinning in handcuffs. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/caropena Look...
    SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/caropena
    
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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    
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    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/blackmonk
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88xknw
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A family moves into a home and almost immediately begins to experience escalating supernatural activity – which then introduces a sinister, dark menacing entity. (The Black Monk) *** Urban legends are typically dark, strange stories which for the most part are only that – legend. Harmless tales meant to frighten the listener with no more repercussions than some goose bumps and perhaps a restless night of trying to sleep. But some legends are based on truth – and those are the ones that truly make our skin crawl and our faces turn white. (Urban Legends Which Are Actually True) *** Why would a U.S. state vote to have an official state demon? It really happened – and stories about the Jersey Devil continue to this day. We’ll look at the history and horrors of this bizarre cryptid and see if it’s more than urban legend. (Legend of the Jersey Devil) *** Delano, California is a small, uninteresting town that many may think twice before visiting. East of this town is an equally dreary road known as Browning Road. If you’re a paranormal enthusiast, you know that this is one road you shouldn’t dare travel alone. (Hitchhiking Ghost of Delano) *** A woman shares her horrifying true story of an evil entity she encountered on Browning Road in Delano, California. (Evil Walks Browning Road) *** In the summer of 2014 a series of UFOs were being reported by Navy pilots – the most elite of our airborne military. Not only were the sightings becoming more frequent – they would last up to 12-hours at a time. (Navy Pilots Report UFOs)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:00:55.732 = Show Open
    00:03:16.616 = The Black Monk
    00:19:05.635 = Navy Pilot Reports UFOs ***
    00:24:26.222 = Urban Legends Which Are Actually True
    00:31:27.802 = Legend of the Jersey Devil ***
    00:40:09.038 = Hitchhiking Ghost in Delano / Evil Walks Browning Road
    00:45:37.698 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    The Black Monk” by Brent Swancer”: http://bit.ly/2Fg0QUV
    “Navy Pilots Report UFOs” by Helene Cooper: http://bit.ly/2ImqbhP
    “Urban Legends Which Are Actually True” by DeAnna Janes: http://bit.ly/2WIlbId
    “The Legend of the Jersey Devil” by Carolyn Cox: http://bit.ly/2Im39rq
    “Hitchhiking Ghost in Delano” posted at Backpackerverse.com: http://bit.ly/2IkU6XM
    “Evil Walks Browning Road” by Amy S.: http://bit.ly/2N7inoL
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    Originally aired: January, 2022
    This episode of Weird Darkness moves from a violent English poltergeist to Navy encounters with unexplained aircraft, a run of urban legends with real-world roots, the New Jersey cryptid born of a colonial grudge, and a haunted California roadway. It opens at 30 East Drive in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, where in 1966 Jean and Joe Pritchard and their children Phillip and Diane began living alongside an entity the family first nicknamed "Fred" and later called the Black Monk. Cold gusts, pooling water, rattling crockery, slashed portraits, and inverted crosses scrawled in red and black ink escalated over years, with Diane singled out for choking, scratches, and being dragged up the stairs in front of witnesses. Investigator Tom Cuniff tied the site to a former gallows and to a Cluniac monk hanged for raping and killing a girl, and decades later Nick Groff and Katrina Weidman of Paranormal Lockdown spent 100 hours locked inside, recording a Latin EVP, a rolling ball, a knife left on the stairs, and Katrina being scratched.From there the episode turns to the skies off the East Coast, where from the summer of 2014 into March 2015 Navy pilots including Lieutenant Ryan Graves of the VFA-11 "Red Rippers" reported objects with no visible engines that reached 30,000 feet and hypersonic speeds and stayed aloft for up to twelve hours. A Super Hornet nearly collided with one in late 2014, footage captured an object skimming the ocean off the USS Theodore Roosevelt, and the sightings reached the Pentagon's Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, whose former head Luis Elizondo called them a striking series of incidents while Harvard-Smithsonian astrophysicist Leon Golub pointed toward mundane explanations.Next comes a set of urban legends that turned out to have true counterparts, from the 1997 organ-theft chain email set against a 2008 ABC News account of Indian men drugged and cut open near Delhi, to the body-in-the-bed frame tale debunked by folklorist Jan Harold Brunvand yet echoed by killer Richard Kuklinski, to Halloween hanging-stunt deaths of teenagers Brian Jewell, William Anthony Odom, and Caleb Rebh, to intruders like 1941 Denver attic-dweller Theodore Coneys, to explorer John Hanning Speke and British traveler Rochelle Harris and the creatures found inside human ears.The show then digs into the Jersey Devil, the winged Pine Barrens beast the 1939 WPA guide dubbed New Jersey's official state demon, and traces its origin to almanac maker Daniel Leeds, his son Titan's feud with Benjamin Franklin, and the family crest's wyverns, alongside a claimed sighting by Joseph Bonaparte and the January 1909 panic that closed schools and mills across the Delaware Valley.The episode closes on Browning Road in Delano, California, where locals say a young woman struck and killed decades ago haunts the lonely stretch marked by a roadside memorial, appearing in backseats and on the yellow divider lines, followed by the first-person account of a driver named Amy who saw pale gray eyes in her rearview mirror before the figure screamed, vanished, and reappeared standing in the middle of the road.
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72876849Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen the Pritchard family moved into 30 East Drive, they thought a broken pipe was flooding the kitchen. But the hooded thing they came to call the Black Monk would flood their home with water, drag their daughter up the stairs, and become one of the...
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/blackmonk
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88xknw
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A family moves into a home and almost immediately begins to experience escalating supernatural activity – which then introduces a sinister, dark menacing entity. (The Black Monk) *** Urban legends are typically dark, strange stories which for the most part are only that – legend. Harmless tales meant to frighten the listener with no more repercussions than some goose bumps and perhaps a restless night of trying to sleep. But some legends are based on truth – and those are the ones that truly make our skin crawl and our faces turn white. (Urban Legends Which Are Actually True) *** Why would a U.S. state vote to have an official state demon? It really happened – and stories about the Jersey Devil continue to this day. We’ll look at the history and horrors of this bizarre cryptid and see if it’s more than urban legend. (Legend of the Jersey Devil) *** Delano, California is a small, uninteresting town that many may think twice before visiting. East of this town is an equally dreary road known as Browning Road. If you’re a paranormal enthusiast, you know that this is one road you shouldn’t dare travel alone. (Hitchhiking Ghost of Delano) *** A woman shares her horrifying true story of an evil entity she encountered on Browning Road in Delano, California. (Evil Walks Browning Road) *** In the summer of 2014 a series of UFOs were being reported by Navy pilots – the most elite of our airborne military. Not only were the sightings becoming more frequent – they would last up to 12-hours at a time. (Navy Pilots Report UFOs)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:00:55.732 = Show Open
    00:03:16.616 = The Black Monk
    00:19:05.635 = Navy Pilot Reports UFOs ***
    00:24:26.222 = Urban Legends Which Are Actually True
    00:31:27.802 = Legend of the Jersey Devil ***
    00:40:09.038 = Hitchhiking Ghost in Delano / Evil Walks Browning Road
    00:45:37.698 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    The Black Monk” by Brent Swancer”: http://bit.ly/2Fg0QUV
    “Navy Pilots Report UFOs” by Helene Cooper: http://bit.ly/2ImqbhP
    “Urban Legends Which Are Actually True” by DeAnna Janes: http://bit.ly/2WIlbId
    “The Legend of the Jersey Devil” by Carolyn Cox: http://bit.ly/2Im39rq
    “Hitchhiking Ghost in Delano” posted at Backpackerverse.com: http://bit.ly/2IkU6XM
    “Evil Walks Browning Road” by Amy S.: 280330_east_drive,apparition,black_monk,black_monk_pontefract,english_hauntings,evp,exorcism,fred_poltergeist,ghost_investigation,haunted_house,most_violent_poltergeist,nick_groff,paranormal,paranormal_lockdown,poltergeist,pontefract_poltergeist,pritchard_family,true_paranormal,west_yorkshire,when_lights_go_outfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/cody-jacob/
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    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
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    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Identified Flying Objects” (March 17, 1978) ***WD
    00:45:34.637 = Obsession, “Amnesia” (February 19, 1951) ***WD
    01:08:44.909 = Origin of Superstition, “Throwing Salt” (1935)
    01:23:20.108 = Pat Novak, “Fleet Lady” (March 06, 1949) ***WD
    01:53:23.239 = Peril, “Killer” (1953) ***WD
    02:16:39.256 = Mystery Playhouse, “Criminal At Large” (April 11, 1944) ***WD (LQ)
    02:46:09.318 = Price of Fear, “Not Wanted On This Voyage” (1973-1983) ***WD
    03:14:05.007 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Saga of Ruffy Rux” (November 27, 1947) (LQ)
    03:42:57.592 = Quiet Please, “The Man Who Knew Everything” (March 06, 1949)
    04:11:53.022 = Radio City Playhouse, “Problem Child” (November 13, 1949)
    04:37:02.732 = Adventures In The Supernatural, “The Mysterious Carriage” (1932) ***WD
    05:01:28.304 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Identified Flying Objects” (March 17, 1978) ***WD
    00:45:34.637 = Obsession, “Amnesia” (February 19, 1951) ***WD
    01:08:44.909 = Origin of Superstition, “Throwing Salt” (1935)
    01:23:20.108 = Pat Novak, “Fleet Lady” (March 06, 1949) ***WD
    01:53:23.239 = Peril, “Killer” (1953) ***WD
    02:16:39.256 = Mystery Playhouse, “Criminal At Large” (April 11, 1944) ***WD (LQ)
    02:46:09.318 = Price of Fear, “Not Wanted On This Voyage” (1973-1983) ***WD
    03:14:05.007 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Saga of Ruffy Rux” (November 27, 1947) (LQ)
    03:42:57.592 = Quiet Please, “The Man Who Knew Everything” (March 06, 1949)
    04:11:53.022 = Radio City Playhouse, “Problem Child” (November 13, 1949)
    04:37:02.732 = Adventures In The Supernatural, “The Mysterious Carriage” (1932) ***WD
    05:01:28.304 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DeathRowGhosts
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr3vu756
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The most evil of lawbreakers in our society – the murderers and rapists – are usually confined to life in prison. The most evil of the evil are sometimes sentenced to death. But is it possible that by cutting short the lives of the horrific individuals on Death Row, we are unknowingly creating new malevolent entities that continue to torment us from the grave? (The Ghosts of Death Row) *** From beatings to murders to a handful of escape attempts made by Alcatraz's prisoners, the terrifying history of Alcatraz prison contains plenty of ghosts. (The Hauntings of Alcatraz) *** What if UFOs aren’t from another planet – or even another dimension? What if they are actually machines built right here on Earth, piloted by human time travelers? (Time Machine Flying Saucers) *** Weirdo family member Amber Harris shares a true story called “Darkness Was My Neighbor”. (Darkness Was My Neighbor)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:00:51.953 = Show Open
    00:02:45.176 = Ghosts of Death Row
    00:23:40.720 = Hauntings of Alcatraz ***
    00:40:46.307 = Time Machine Flying Saucers ***
    00:47:37.172 = Darkness Was My Neighbor
    00:53:53.392 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    “The Ghosts of Death Row” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2KzEFw9
    “The Hauntings of Alcatraz” by Erin McCann: http://bit.ly/2QSsuM6
    “Time Machine Flying Saucers” posted at UFO Digest (link no longer available)
    “Darkness Was My Neighbor” by Amber Harris – submitted directly to Weird Darkness
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    Originally aired: January, 2022
    
    Weird Darkness journeys into haunted prisons, botched executions, secret time-travel technology, and a neighbor's death that seemed to linger after the funeral, spanning true crime, the paranormal, and a firsthand ghost story from a listener.It opens with the ghosts of Death Row, where condemned killers appear to keep terrorizing long after execution. German immigrant Frederick Hollman, one of America's earliest serial killers, was hanged at the Ford County Jail in Paxton, Illinois, on May 14, 1897, after promising to return and rap on the windows of the witnesses and jurors who convicted him — and the jail is now a paranormal hotspot where his face has been photographed glaring into his old cell. Lavinia Fisher and her husband John ran the Six Mile House near Charleston, South Carolina, in the early 1820s, allegedly poisoning and dropping wealthy travelers through a trapdoor before their hanging for highway robbery, and her aggressive spirit is still blamed for choking sensations and foul stenches at the Old Charleston Jail. Raymond Snowden, dubbed Idaho's Jack the Ripper for the 1956 stabbing of Cora Dean, endured a botched twenty-minute hanging at the Old Idaho Penitentiary in Boise in 1957 and reportedly haunts the gallows site alongside inmate Douglas Van Vlack, who leaped to his death from the cell block rafters. Ted Bundy, executed in Florida's electric chair on January 24, 1989, has supposedly been seen grinning atop the chair and telling guards he beat them all, while Willie Lloyd Turner — executed by lethal injection in 1995 after fifteen years and five aborted trips to the chamber — appeared so lifelike after death that inmates mistook him for the living. The segment closes across the Atlantic with executioner John Ellis, who hanged more than a hundred people at Manchester's Strangeways Jail before killing himself in 1932 and is said to still patrol B Wing to keep the prison's other ghosts, including poisoner Mrs. Merrifield, in line.From there the episode moves to Alcatraz, the federal penitentiary that operated on its fog-bound San Francisco Bay island from 1934 to 1963 and earned a reputation as one of America's most haunted sites. The solitary cells of D-Block known as "the hole" are tied to the 1940s strangulation death of a screaming inmate in cell 14D, possibly the work of former occupant Rufus McCain, and visitors report icy fingers and unnatural cold there. The 1946 Battle of Alcatraz left two guards and three escapees dead in a utility corridor where clanging noises still echo, psychic Sylvia Browne sensed murdered hitman Abie "Butcher" Maldowitz in the laundry room, and the catacomb "dungeon" beneath A-Block preserves the screams of prisoners once chained naked to its walls. Al Capone spent part of his 1934 sentence strumming a banjo to hold off insanity, and that banjo music is still reportedly heard in the halls, while "Birdman" Robert Stroud haunts the hospital wing where he was confined among his canary research. The island carried dark associations long before the prison, from Ohlone tribal beliefs that it gathered evil spirits to the Civil War soldiers who died chained in its guardhouse basement, and even the 1969 to 1971 Native American occupation ended in fire and loss before the ghosts reportedly stayed behind.Next the episode turns to a fringe theory that reframes flying saucers as human technology rather than alien craft, arguing that a secretive commercial group used patent-law secrecy to build working time machines in twentieth-century laboratories. The account claims these machines can move an ion through time in both directions, that short-range "trans-burst" devices let a person leap across nearby distances, and that the UFOs people photograph are previews of future mankind rather than extraterrestrial visitors. It ties the idea to Einstein's 1901 work as a patent clerk and to E=mc², and recasts Area 51 as cover not for alien bodies but for a commercial experiment involving four trained monkeys linked to a 1961 interstellar flight.The episode closes with a listener account from Amber Harris, who lived at the end of a cul-de-sac in Williamsburg, Virginia, in a house set down in a ditch so the second floor sat level with the street. After her next-door neighbor died suddenly in his home and his widow moved away, the house sat unsold for months, and one night past midnight the hallway light outside Amber's bedroom switched on without the telltale sound of anyone climbing the loud staircase, casting the shadow of a male figure beneath her door before it went dark. Weeks later her sister woke her by text to watch the dead neighbor's dog standing beneath the orange street light, barking at the empty house before turning its head directly toward the two of them at the window and then vanishing, an image that stayed with the family until a job moved them to Indiana, with the neighbor's house still unsold when they drove past it the following May.
    
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    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DeathRowGhosts
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr3vu756
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The most evil of lawbreakers in our society – the murderers and rapists – are usually confined to life in prison. The most evil of the evil are sometimes sentenced to death. But is it possible that by cutting short the lives of the horrific individuals on Death Row, we are unknowingly creating new malevolent entities that continue to torment us from the grave? (The Ghosts of Death Row) *** From beatings to murders to a handful of escape attempts made by Alcatraz's prisoners, the terrifying history of Alcatraz prison contains plenty of ghosts. (The Hauntings of Alcatraz) *** What if UFOs aren’t from another planet – or even another dimension? What if they are actually machines built right here on Earth, piloted by human time travelers? (Time Machine Flying Saucers) *** Weirdo family member Amber Harris shares a true story called “Darkness Was My Neighbor”. (Darkness Was My Neighbor)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:00:51.953 = Show Open
    00:02:45.176 = Ghosts of Death Row
    00:23:40.720 = Hauntings of Alcatraz ***
    00:40:46.307 = Time Machine Flying Saucers ***
    00:47:37.172 = Darkness Was My Neighbor
    00:53:53.392 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    “The Ghosts of Death Row” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2KzEFw9
    “The Hauntings of Alcatraz” by Erin McCann: http://bit.ly/2QSsuM6
    “Time Machine Flying Saucers” posted at UFO Digest (link no longer available)
    “Darkness Was My Neighbor” by Amber Harris – submitted directly to Weird Darkness
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    Originally aired: January, 2022
    
    Weird Darkness journeys into haunted prisons, botched executions, secret time-travel technology, and a neighbor's death that seemed to linger after the funeral, spanning true crime, the paranormal, and a firsthand ghost story from a listener.It opens with the ghosts of Death Row, where condemned killers appear to keep terrorizing long after execution. German immigrant Frederick Hollman, one of America's earliest serial killers, was hanged at the Ford County Jail in Paxton, Illinois, on May 14, 1897, after promising to return and rap on the windows of the witnesses and jurors who convicted him — and the jail is now a paranormal hotspot where his face has been photographed glaring...]]>3319al_capone,alcatraz_ghosts,alcatraz_hauntings,area_51,battle_of_alcatraz,death_row_ghosts,executed_criminals,haunted_prisons,lavinia_fisher,old_idaho_penitentiary,paranormal_podcast,prison_hauntings,robert_stroud_birdman,serial_killer_ghosts,ted_bundy_ghost,time_travel_ufos,true_crime_paranormal,true_ghost_stories,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0708
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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Time Fold” (March 16, 1978)
    00:45:45.739 = Beyond Midnight, “Signalman” (March 28, 1969)
    01:14:36.277 = MindWebs, “Sword Game” (February 26, 1983)
    01:37:43.928 = Mystery In The Air, “Beyond Good And Evil” (August 28, 1947) ***WD
    02:06:30.486 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Murder Without Crime” (May 03, 1946)
    02:35:54.321 = Mr. Keen, “Murder In The Air” (February 24, 1944) ***WD
    03:04:51.982 = Murder at Midnight, “Murder Out of Mind” (September 15, 1947 – Never Aired)
    03:31:07.980 = Black Museum, “The Spotted Bedsheet” (October 21, 1952)
    03:57:04.381 = Mysterious Traveler, “Murder In 2952” (April 29, 1952)
    04:27:01.192 = CBC Nightfall, “The Appetite of Mr Lucraft” (December 26, 1980)
    04:58:34.157 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0708
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72847807Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:41:35 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen a corporate jet is torn through a fold in space and time, its passengers find themselves offered a second chance a thousand years from home — if they're willing to leave everything behind. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart...
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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Time Fold” (March 16, 1978)
    00:45:45.739 = Beyond Midnight, “Signalman” (March 28, 1969)
    01:14:36.277 = MindWebs, “Sword Game” (February 26, 1983)
    01:37:43.928 = Mystery In The Air, “Beyond Good And Evil” (August 28, 1947) ***WD
    02:06:30.486 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Murder Without Crime” (May 03, 1946)
    02:35:54.321 = Mr. Keen, “Murder In The Air” (February 24, 1944) ***WD
    03:04:51.982 = Murder at Midnight, “Murder Out of Mind” (September 15, 1947 – Never Aired)
    03:31:07.980 = Black Museum, “The Spotted Bedsheet” (October 21, 1952)
    03:57:04.381 = Mysterious Traveler, “Murder In 2952” (April 29, 1952)
    04:27:01.192 = CBC Nightfall, “The Appetite of Mr Lucraft” (December 26, 1980)
    04:58:34.157 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17964classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/OperationNewDawn
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    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/63MapleStreet
    
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    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    Book: “The Haunting of 63 Maple Street” by Jordan Quinn Farkas: https://amzn.to/3w2Ximy
    Blog post: “Our Humble Haunted Home” from ParanormalHauntings.blog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5x4y29w4
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
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    Originally aired: April 22, 2024
    
    Weird Darkness digs into the decades-long haunting of a single working-class home in Belišće, Croatia, tracing how war, buried cemeteries, black magick, and strange lights in the sky converge on one address. The account comes from Jordan Quinn Farkas, who moved to Belišće in 2017 and settled into a house his wife had owned since 2010 on a street locals still call Maple Street, a corner of Slavonia near the Hungarian border founded by the wealthy Jewish Gutmann family around their massive Slavonian Oak sawmill. The ground itself carries a grim record: Communist party members captured and killed the Jewish factory owner in 1945, a Yugoslav "working camp" operated on the town's edge for a single year of killings and starvation, and the Homeland War of the early 1990s drove residents into basements and bomb shelters. Farkas counts more than a dozen deaths on the street since 2017, including two suicides and a neighbor who vanished near the Drava river around Halloween and surfaced miles downstream, a landfill dumped over both an old Jewish cemetery and an even older Celtic one within a few hundred yards, and Roman and Celtic coins dating to roughly 300 AD dug from his own yard. Inside the house, the activity sorts room by room: a lobby where a wardrobe bangs from within and a strawberry-blonde female apparition — believed to be a deceased teenage friend of his wife — walks past the window until a welcoming ritual quiets her; a living room where a bathroom light switch flips itself on despite rewiring done twice, doors open and slam, and a voice recorder captured EVPs of footsteps and toggling switches; a kitchen where he and his wife heard a dragon-like screech and two heavy wingbeats overhead one night around 2 a.m., which they connect to the Croatian Zmaj or Pozoj of regional folklore; a master bedroom where a phantom smoker's residual haunting appeared as swirling smoke and laughing voices over an overnight video call, tied to the original owners' chain-smoking daughter Iva; a kid's room where his son Ivan babbles and laughs at an unseen presence an old man's ghost once shown to a girl named Stella occupied; and an attic where sounds of two creatures wrestling gave way to running "cement boots" footsteps too small to be an adult. Outside, the haunting takes on the shape of a deliberate campaign, with witch's eggs — light and hollow, a Balkan curse object — rolling from an old drainpipe more than once, black roosters and chickens left dead and scattered in feathers, three crow wings severed as cleanly as by a laser, a knotted cord of knot magick hidden in an oak cabinet, and a leather satchel of dust, a small bone, and adult teeth, all of it unfolding alongside a UFO sighting in which a solid cream-colored light outran three fighter jets over the Drava the night after Farkas dreamed of a shuttle landing in his side yard.
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72844430Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA house built on a history of war, death, and dark magic—what lurks within the walls of 63 Maple Street may be more than just restless spirits. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/63MapleStreet READ or DOWNLOAD the full...
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/63MapleStreet
    
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    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    Book: “The Haunting of 63 Maple Street” by Jordan Quinn Farkas: https://amzn.to/3w2Ximy
    Blog post: “Our Humble Haunted Home” from ParanormalHauntings.blog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5x4y29w4
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    Originally aired: April 22, 2024
    
    Weird Darkness digs into the decades-long haunting of a single working-class home in Belišće, Croatia, tracing how war, buried cemeteries, black magick, and strange lights in the sky converge on one address. The account comes from Jordan Quinn Farkas, who moved to Belišće in 2017 and settled into a house his wife had owned since 2010 on a street locals still call Maple Street, a corner of Slavonia near the Hungarian border founded by the wealthy Jewish Gutmann family around their massive Slavonian Oak sawmill. The ground itself carries a grim record: Communist party members captured and killed the Jewish factory owner in 1945, a Yugoslav "working camp" operated on the town's edge for a single year of killings and starvation, and the Homeland War of the early 1990s drove residents into basements and bomb shelters. Farkas counts more than a dozen deaths on the street since 2017, including two suicides and a neighbor who vanished near the Drava river around Halloween and surfaced miles downstream, a landfill dumped over both an old Jewish cemetery and an even older Celtic one within a few hundred yards, and Roman and Celtic coins dating to roughly 300 AD dug from his own yard. Inside the house, the activity sorts room by room: a lobby where a wardrobe bangs from within and a strawberry-blonde female apparition — believed to be a deceased teenage friend of his wife — walks past the window until a welcoming ritual quiets her; a living room where a bathroom light switch flips itself on despite rewiring done twice, doors open and slam, and a voice recorder captured EVPs of footsteps and toggling switches; a kitchen where he and his wife heard a dragon-like screech and two heavy wingbeats overhead one night around 2 a.m., which they connect to the Croatian Zmaj or Pozoj of regional folklore; a master bedroom where a phantom smoker's residual haunting appeared as swirling smoke and laughing voices over an overnight video call, tied to the original owners' chain-smoking daughter Iva; a kid's room where his son Ivan babbles and laughs at an unseen presence an old man's ghost once shown to a girl named...]]>583963_maple_street,balkan_folklore,belisce_croatia,black_magick,cursed_eggs,darren_marlar,drekavac,evp_recordings,haunted_house,occult_curses,paranormal_encounters,phantom_footsteps,real_ghost_stories,shadow_people,slavic_mythology,supernatural_activity,true_haunting,ufo_sightings,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDR20260705
    HOUR ONE: What caused complete darkness to engulf the New England town of Newburyport in 1871 – and what were the strange lights seen by dozens of students and their teacher? *** Engineers working to link Scotland and England with cables on the floor of the ocean have stumbled across an amazing find from Word War 1… a submarine that was sunk due to a sea monster! (The Submarine Sunk by a Sea Monster) *** “The Mira Theater Haunting” by Bili White 
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    HOUR TWO: “MJ12: JFK and UFOs” *** No one likes uninvited guests – and it appears, neither do those in the afterlife. (Dead Village) *** Ask Pedro Rodrigues Filho and he’ll tell you he’s a nice guy. After all, he may be a serial killer – but he only kills bad guys. (The Real-Life Dexter) *** What caused the sky to go dark in the middle of the day back in 1780? (New England’s Dark Day)
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    SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Paul Bernardo, with the help of his wife Karla Homolka, stalked a Canadian suburb with a number of terrible rapes that were only the beginning of their life of cruelty. They would come to be known as the Ken and Barbie Killers. (The True Horror of the Ken and Barbie Killers) *** When you think of a con artist, you think of slick players like Johnny Hooker and Henry Gondorf from “The Sting”, masters of disguise and ID like Frank Abagnale from “Catch Me If You Can”, or even the mysterious Keyser Söze from “The Usual Suspects”. But I’m guessing what you never picture in your head is a Victorian woman named Madame Rachel. She never got her own movie, but she was the real deal. (The Con Woman Madame Rachel) *** A forest in beautiful West Sussex, UK is only beautiful from the outside – for within, witnesses have seen mysterious things… including UFOs, mysterious deaths, and unexplained vanishings. (Danger Lurking In The Woods)
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    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
    “The Mira Theater Haunting” by Bili White from Paranormality Magazine
    “The Shadow Over Newburyport” posted at Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y62cmsun
    “The Submarine Sunk by a Sea Monster” from Earth-Chronicles.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ve7bwnvh
    “The True Horror of the Ken and Barbie Killers” by Frankie Stein for FilmDaily.co: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5ddyr25y
    “The Con Woman Madame Rachel” by Geri Walton: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/f5jnwjwz
    “New England’s Dark Day” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2OEuVTl
    “Dead Village” by Dreyk: http://bit.ly/33lz1Eg
    “The Real Life Dexter” by Kara Goldfarb: http://bit.ly/2IUuQaP
    “Danger Lurking In The Woods” by Ellen Lloyd: (link no longer available)
    “JFK And UFOs” from Paranormality Magazine
    ==========
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    HOUR ONE: What caused complete darkness to engulf the New England town of Newburyport in 1871 – and what were the strange lights seen by dozens of students and their teacher? *** Engineers working to link Scotland and England with cables on the floor of the ocean have stumbled across an amazing find from Word War 1… a submarine that was sunk due to a sea monster! (The Submarine Sunk by a Sea Monster) *** “The Mira Theater Haunting” by Bili White 
    ==========
    HOUR TWO: “MJ12: JFK and UFOs” *** No one likes uninvited guests – and it appears, neither do those in the afterlife. (Dead Village) *** Ask Pedro Rodrigues Filho and he’ll tell you he’s a nice guy. After all, he may be a serial killer – but he only kills bad guys. (The Real-Life Dexter) *** What caused the sky to go dark in the middle of the day back in 1780? (New England’s Dark Day)
    ==========
    SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Paul Bernardo, with the help of his wife Karla Homolka, stalked a Canadian suburb with a number of terrible rapes that were only the beginning of their life of cruelty. They would come to be known as the Ken and Barbie Killers. (The True Horror of the Ken and Barbie Killers) *** When you think of a con artist, you think of slick players like Johnny Hooker and Henry Gondorf from “The Sting”, masters of disguise and ID like Frank Abagnale from “Catch Me If You Can”, or even the mysterious Keyser Söze from “The Usual Suspects”. But I’m guessing what you never picture in your head is a Victorian woman named Madame Rachel. She never got her own movie, but she was the real deal. (The Con Woman Madame Rachel) *** A forest in beautiful West Sussex, UK is only beautiful from the outside – for within, witnesses have seen mysterious things… including UFOs, mysterious deaths, and unexplained vanishings. (Danger Lurking In The Woods)
    ==========
    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
    “The Mira Theater Haunting” by Bili White from Paranormality Magazine
    “The Shadow Over Newburyport” posted at Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y62cmsun
    “The Submarine Sunk by a Sea Monster” from Earth-Chronicles.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ve7bwnvh
    “The True Horror of the Ken and Barbie Killers” by Frankie Stein for FilmDaily.co: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5ddyr25y
    “The Con Woman Madame Rachel” by Geri Walton: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/f5jnwjwz
    “New England’s Dark Day” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2OEuVTl
    “Dead Village” by Dreyk: http://bit.ly/33lz1Eg
    “The Real Life Dexter” by Kara Goldfarb: http://bit.ly/2IUuQaP
    “Danger Lurking In The Woods” by Ellen Lloyd: (link no longer available)
    “JFK And UFOs” from Paranormality Magazine
    ==========
    (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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    "I have...]]>7693falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/realdragons
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/realdragons
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2kepzd3u
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible dragons are… or at least were… real? Science takes a look at the possibility. (Are Dragons Real?) *** In a thick, dark forest in Colorado is a foreboding house which is considered one of the most haunted places in the U.S. (Haunted House In The Black Forest) *** A woman has the gift of speaking with and interacting with those who have passed on… but what began as a gift, evolved into a curse. (The Man Is Back) *** Weirdo family member Ezra tells us of his personal encounter with a black-eyed child. (An Angel Saved Me From a Black Eyed Kid) *** Pukwudgies were known to Native Americans, who gave them a wide berth. And if you see one, it’s best to stay away. (What is a Pukwudgie?) *** What began as a practical joke soon became one of the greatest hoaxes in American history – it’s the true story of the Cardiff Giant. (The Petrified Man) *** Jody smiled at the children playing in her backyard. She didn’t know them, they were probably the neighbors’ kids. At least that’s what she thought at first until she began to notice something disturbing about those children. (Phantom Children of Guilford) *** Dealing with the paranormal is already unsettling. What if you were to learn that the supernatural has actually been feeding on you? (Supernatural Feedings) *** Newlywed couples planning a trip to Venice envision romantic walkways and Renaissance art. What they don’t expect to find is an island that is illegal to set foot on… and for good reason. (Black Plague Island) *** Weirdo family member Ber Bella shares an experience her grandmother had on an icy road. (Angel On Black Ice) *** Sometimes a prisoner is let free, with experts of the opinion he has been completely rehabilitated. Sometimes they are right. Often they are wrong. And in the case of Jack Unterweger – releasing him was the worst thing that could ever have been done. (Poet of Death)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = “The Dragon” by Ray Bradbury (short fiction story)
    00:07:30.018 = Show Open
    00:10:13.041 = Are Dragons Real?
    00:20:11.728 = Haunted House in Black Forest ***
    00:34:02.034 = What Is a Pukwudgie?
    00:40:21.466 = The Petrified Man ***
    00:48:12.375 = The Man Is Back
    00:52:49.488 = An Angel Saved Me From a Black-Eyed Kid
    00:54:29.177 \ 00:55:52.250 = The Phantom Children of Gilford ***
    00:59:58.589 = Supernatural Feedings
    01:07:31.225 = Black Plague Island ***
    01:17:23.478 = Angel on Black Ice
    01:21:03.162 = Poet of Death
    01:27:33.935 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    BOOK: “Haunted Places, The National Directory” by Dennis William Hauck: https://amzn.to/4iDKvJN
    The short fiction story “The Dragon” written by Ray Bradbury: http://bit.ly/2WHbtKp
    “Are Dragons Real?” by L.W. Martin: http://bit.ly/2IqEX5Q
    “An Angel Saved Me From a Black Eyed Kid” by Weirdo family member Ezra
    “What is a Pukwudgie?” by John Freund: http://bit.ly/319JD8R
    “The Petrified Man” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2MvPlif
    “The Man is Back” by E6bee: http://bit.ly/2IjyklT
    “Haunted House In The Black Forest” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2IeVZUo
    “The Phantom Children of Gilford” posted at FarShores (link no longer available)
    “Supernatural Feedings” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2Mquz3p
    “Black Plague Island” by Cheryl Adams Richkoff (link no longer available)
    “Angel On Black Ice” by Weirdo family member Ber Bella
    “Poet of Death” by Shannon Rafael: http://bit.ly/2WEGaQn
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    Originally aired: January 2022
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72830732Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessReal animals have grown to draconic sizes, taken to the skies on thirty-foot wings, and even weaponized explosions from inside their own bodies—but could nature ever assemble all three into a living, fire-breathing dragon? EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes...
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/realdragons
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2kepzd3u
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible dragons are… or at least were… real? Science takes a look at the possibility. (Are Dragons Real?) *** In a thick, dark forest in Colorado is a foreboding house which is considered one of the most haunted places in the U.S. (Haunted House In The Black Forest) *** A woman has the gift of speaking with and interacting with those who have passed on… but what began as a gift, evolved into a curse. (The Man Is Back) *** Weirdo family member Ezra tells us of his personal encounter with a black-eyed child. (An Angel Saved Me From a Black Eyed Kid) *** Pukwudgies were known to Native Americans, who gave them a wide berth. And if you see one, it’s best to stay away. (What is a Pukwudgie?) *** What began as a practical joke soon became one of the greatest hoaxes in American history – it’s the true story of the Cardiff Giant. (The Petrified Man) *** Jody smiled at the children playing in her backyard. She didn’t know them, they were probably the neighbors’ kids. At least that’s what she thought at first until she began to notice something disturbing about those children. (Phantom Children of Guilford) *** Dealing with the paranormal is already unsettling. What if you were to learn that the supernatural has actually been feeding on you? (Supernatural Feedings) *** Newlywed couples planning a trip to Venice envision romantic walkways and Renaissance art. What they don’t expect to find is an island that is illegal to set foot on… and for good reason. (Black Plague Island) *** Weirdo family member Ber Bella shares an experience her grandmother had on an icy road. (Angel On Black Ice) *** Sometimes a prisoner is let free, with experts of the opinion he has been completely rehabilitated. Sometimes they are right. Often they are wrong. And in the case of Jack Unterweger – releasing him was the worst thing that could ever have been done. (Poet of Death)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = “The Dragon” by Ray Bradbury (short fiction story)
    00:07:30.018 = Show Open
    00:10:13.041 = Are Dragons Real?
    00:20:11.728 = Haunted House in Black Forest ***
    00:34:02.034 = What Is a Pukwudgie?
    00:40:21.466 = The Petrified Man ***
    00:48:12.375 = The Man Is Back
    00:52:49.488 = An Angel Saved Me From a Black-Eyed Kid
    00:54:29.177 \ 00:55:52.250 = The Phantom Children of Gilford ***
    00:59:58.589 = Supernatural Feedings
    01:07:31.225 = Black Plague Island ***
    01:17:23.478 = Angel on Black Ice
    01:21:03.162 = Poet of Death
    01:27:33.935 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
    LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    BOOK: “Haunted Places, The National Directory” by Dennis William Hauck: https://amzn.to/4iDKvJN
    The short fiction story “The Dragon” written by Ray Bradbury: 5349are_dragons_real,black_eyed_children,black_forest_haunted_house,bombardier_beetle,cardiff_giant,cryptozoology,darren_marlar,dragon_science,jack_unterweger,komodo_dragon,mythical_creatures,paranormal,poveglia_island,pukwudgie,quetzalcoatlus,real_dragons,shadow_people,titanosaur,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/amatterofethics
    “A Matter of Ethics” by Russ Winterbotham, originally published by Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, April 1955
    
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/amatterofethics
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    
    Originally aired: July 05, 2026
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72832828Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:11:18 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA mild-mannered chemistry teacher weighing a lucrative job offer against the quiet life he loves finds his decision complicated when a woman claiming to be from the Pleiades strolls into his house and refuses to leave, insisting to move in. “A Matter...
    “A Matter of Ethics” by Russ Winterbotham, originally published by Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, April 1955
    
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/amatterofethics
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    
    Originally aired: July 05, 2026
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1225falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0707
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Impossible Is True” (March 14, 1978)
    00:46:17.985 = Jeff Regan, “Lady With The Golden Hair” (July 31, 1948) ***WD
    01:15:49.025 = The Key, “Gentleman Companion” (1956)
    01:40:02.178 = Lights Out, “The Author And The Thing” (September 28, 1943)
    02:03:11.287 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Canterville Ghost” (June 18, 1945)
    03:02:19.887 = Macabre, “House In The Garden” (December 04, 1961) ***WD
    03:29:59.456 = Philip Marlowe, “Big Step” (February 28, 1950)
    03:59:32.488 = Black Mass, “Squaw” (January 24, 1964) ***WD
    04:29:14.551 = Michael Shayne, “Murder Trial of Jack Holmes” (May 21, 1945) ***WD
    04:58:07.194 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0707
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72831536Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA locked-room death, a fragile heiress convinced her dead mother is beckoning her from the top of the marble stairs, and three witnesses who all swear they've seen the ghost as well. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio,...
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Impossible Is True” (March 14, 1978)
    00:46:17.985 = Jeff Regan, “Lady With The Golden Hair” (July 31, 1948) ***WD
    01:15:49.025 = The Key, “Gentleman Companion” (1956)
    01:40:02.178 = Lights Out, “The Author And The Thing” (September 28, 1943)
    02:03:11.287 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Canterville Ghost” (June 18, 1945)
    03:02:19.887 = Macabre, “House In The Garden” (December 04, 1961) ***WD
    03:29:59.456 = Philip Marlowe, “Big Step” (February 28, 1950)
    03:59:32.488 = Black Mass, “Squaw” (January 24, 1964) ***WD
    04:29:14.551 = Michael Shayne, “Murder Trial of Jack Holmes” (May 21, 1945) ***WD
    04:58:07.194 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0707
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17937classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0706
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Wheel of Life” (March 13, 1978) ***WD
    00:46:42.838 = Crime And Peter Chambers, “Cemetery Attack” (April 20, 1954)
    01:09:59.902 = Hall of Fantasy, “Marquis of Death” (June 22, 1953)
    01:33:32.517 = Harry Lime, “Bohemian Star” (September 07, 1951)
    01:57:55.866 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Little Girl Lost” (June 21, 1980)
    02:24:28.027 = The Haunting Hour, “Hands of Mr. Smith” (May 19, 1945) ***WD
    02:49:17.057 = Hermit’s Cave, “Spirit Vengeance” (December 08, 1946) ***WD
    03:13:37.434 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death of an Old Prospector” (1945-1950)
    03:37:36.810 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Dying Detective” (February 03, 1947)
    04:06:49.592 = Mystery House, “Composite Killer” (May 05, 1946) ***WD
    04:31:37.992 = Incredible But True, “Death Notice” (1950-1951)
    04:35:19.365 = Inner Sanctum, “Voice On Wire” (November 29, 1944) ***WD
    05:04:58.539 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0706
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72823104Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:51:33 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAn old villager's tale about a beautiful, undead noblewoman feels like harmless folklore to two visiting American brothers — right up until the night one of them meets her. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music,...
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Wheel of Life” (March 13, 1978) ***WD
    00:46:42.838 = Crime And Peter Chambers, “Cemetery Attack” (April 20, 1954)
    01:09:59.902 = Hall of Fantasy, “Marquis of Death” (June 22, 1953)
    01:33:32.517 = Harry Lime, “Bohemian Star” (September 07, 1951)
    01:57:55.866 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Little Girl Lost” (June 21, 1980)
    02:24:28.027 = The Haunting Hour, “Hands of Mr. Smith” (May 19, 1945) ***WD
    02:49:17.057 = Hermit’s Cave, “Spirit Vengeance” (December 08, 1946) ***WD
    03:13:37.434 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death of an Old Prospector” (1945-1950)
    03:37:36.810 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Dying Detective” (February 03, 1947)
    04:06:49.592 = Mystery House, “Composite Killer” (May 05, 1946) ***WD
    04:31:37.992 = Incredible But True, “Death Notice” (1950-1951)
    04:35:19.365 = Inner Sanctum, “Voice On Wire” (November 29, 1944) ***WD
    05:04:58.539 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0706
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18349classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/StateLegends
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/StateLegends
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/StateLegends
    
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    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mv357ex6, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpd7md,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3k9anyn3, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ahdkmkc,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3kmnpahx, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpebp7,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8s3eny, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2bz4zr7b,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5e9whsm4, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p83tczx
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    Originally aired: August 29, 2023
    
    Every state in America is hiding something. Cross the country from Alabama to Wyoming and you'll find a haunted playground where swings move on their own, a vampire buried in a Colorado cemetery, a goat-headed man lurking under a Kentucky railroad trestle, and black-eyed children knocking on car windows in Texas. Some of these urban legends are pure fiction. Others have a disturbing amount of truth buried underneath them — which is exactly what makes them stick.This episode of Weird Darkness travels through all fifty states to uncover the eeriest tale each one has to tell. There's the Alaskan Triangle, where thousands have vanished without a trace, and the shape-shifting otter people the Tlingit say are responsible. There's Resurrection Mary, the ghostly hitchhiker still searching for a dance partner outside Chicago. There's the Villisca ax murders, an unsolved 1912 slaughter that turned a family home into a haunted museum. There's Mothman over Point Pleasant, the skunk ape in the Everglades, the Jersey Devil in the Pine Barrens, and Bigfoot stalking the forests of the Pacific Northwest.Cryptids and creepy clowns. Cursed roads and phantom trains. Witches, wendigos, and vampires. Alien crash sites and portals to hell. You'll meet the "watcher" who terrorized a New Jersey family through the mail, the Bunny Man of Virginia, Walking Sam on the Pine Ridge Reservation, and the Candy Lady of rural Texas. Whether these stories were born around a campfire or dragged out of something that really happened, they've survived because nobody can quite prove they're not true.So bolt your doors, lock your windows, and find out what's whispered about in your own backyard — because every state in the Union has its own creepy collection of urban legends, and some of them might be closer than you think.
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72822148Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:59:29 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessEvery state in the Union has its own creepy collection of urban legends — haunted playgrounds and vampires, cryptids and cursed roads, black-eyed children and shape-shifting monsters — and we're crossing all fifty to find the eeriest tale each one has...
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/StateLegends
    
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    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mv357ex6, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpd7md,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3k9anyn3, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ahdkmkc,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3kmnpahx, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckpebp7,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8s3eny, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2bz4zr7b,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5e9whsm4, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p83tczx
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    Originally aired: August 29, 2023
    
    Every state in America is hiding something. Cross the country from Alabama to Wyoming and you'll find a haunted playground where swings move on their own, a vampire buried in a Colorado cemetery, a goat-headed man lurking under a Kentucky railroad trestle, and black-eyed children knocking on car windows in Texas. Some of these urban legends are pure fiction. Others have a disturbing amount of truth buried underneath them — which is exactly what makes them stick.This episode of Weird Darkness travels through all fifty states to uncover the eeriest tale each one has to tell. There's the Alaskan Triangle, where thousands have vanished without a trace, and the shape-shifting otter people the Tlingit say are responsible. There's Resurrection Mary, the ghostly hitchhiker still searching for a dance partner outside Chicago. There's the Villisca ax murders, an unsolved 1912 slaughter that turned a family home into a haunted museum. There's Mothman over Point Pleasant, the skunk ape in the Everglades, the Jersey Devil in the Pine...]]>4902american_folklore,american_urban_legends,campfire_stories,creepy_urban_legends,cryptids,folklore,ghost_stories,haunted_places,hauntings,monsters,myths_and_legends,paranormal,scary_stories,state_legends,supernatural,true_crime,urban_legends,urban_legends_by_state,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/jaws
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/jaws
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jaws
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In June of 1975 we were exposed to one of the scariest movies ever made. For this podcaster, it’s just not Independence Day until I watch it – and you still can’t get me to swim in the ocean. We’ll look at what made ‘Jaws’ so successful… and so frightening. We’ll also look at the true story of a string of shark attacks in 1916 that inspired the novel and the film. And while 1975’s ‘Jaws’ was inspired by a series of shark attacks but greatly fictionalized, the film ‘Open Water’ from 2003 is based on a very real and terrifying story. But the truth behind the movie is a dark mystery that goes way beyond the horror of what you see in the film. We’ll look at several other real shark attacks that are almost too incredible to believe, and also try to answer the question as to why shark attacks don’t happen more often as you would expect them to, seeing as humans should be easy pickings.
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding (My First Experience With a Horror Movie)
    00:02:16.983 = Show Open
    00:05:28.642 = The Real-Life Inspiration for “Jaws”
    00:15:01.913 = The Horror of “Jaws” ***
    00:40:05.165 = The True Darkness of “Open Water” ***
    00:52:06.811 = Real Shark Attacks
    01:04:18.086 = Why Sharks Attack Humans ***
    01:23:44.579 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    “The True Darkness of Open Water” by Erin McCann for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y8vaqgra
    “The Real-Life Inspiration for ‘Jaws’” by Christopher Klein for History: https://tinyurl.com/yb5s35xc
    “The Horror of ‘Jaws’” by Jackie Flynn Mogensen for Mother Jones: https://tinyurl.com/y2mxf8us, Andrew Housman for ScreenRant: https://tinyurl.com/yae8ohh6, Meagan Navarro for Bloody Disgusting: https://tinyurl.com/y7p8q9lw, Tim Donnelly for the New York Post: https://tinyurl.com/y9twrcc7, and Rachel Paige for Hello Giggles:https://tinyurl.com/ycdlb6je
    “Real Shark Attacks” by Charles W. Bryant for How Stuff Works: https://tinyurl.com/y9scmg9x, and Lou Boyd for Mpora: https://tinyurl.com/y9e55t4u
    “Why Sharks Attack Humans” by Richard Gray for BBC: https://tinyurl.com/ycf563up
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    Originally aired: July 03, 2020
    
    This episode of Weird Darkness dives into the world of sharks — the 1975 film that made a generation afraid of the water, the 1916 New Jersey attacks that shaped America's fear of the sea, the unsolved disappearance behind a 2003 horror movie, a catalog of real maulings, and the science of why sharks bite people at all.It opens with Steven Spielberg's Jaws, the 1975 blockbuster that grossed $7 million its first weekend and ranked sixth on IMDb's list of the ten best horror films. The mechanical shark, three models all nicknamed "Bruce," sank on first submersion and corroded in the saltwater of Nantucket Sound, forcing Spielberg to keep the animal off-screen for all but roughly four minutes and to build terror through John Williams' two-note score instead. Screenwriter Carl Gottlieb, who now calls it "the fish movie," predicted audiences would fear the ocean the way they feared showers after Psycho. Clinical psychologists Ali Mattu and James Hambrick, both trained to talk people out of irrational fears, admit the film gave them their own galeophobia, with Mattu once showering while standing on the edge of the tub to avoid a drain-based attack. Author Peter Benchley, who wrote the novel, spent his final years advocating for shark conservation after fishermen killed sharks by the thousands in the film's wake, cutting large shark populations along the eastern seaboard by an estimated fifty percent.From there the episode turns to the real attacks that preceded the fiction, the deadly summer of 1916 along the Jersey Shore. Charles Vansant, a 25-year-old from Philadelphia, bled to death in the lobby of the Engleside Hotel in Beach Haven on July 1 after a shark clamped his left leg in three-and-a-half feet of water. Five days later Charles Bruder, a 27-year-old Swiss bellboy captain, lost both legs off Spring Lake, and on July 12 the killing moved more than a mile inland up Matawan Creek, taking 11-year-old Lester Stillwell and Stanley Fisher, the 24-year-old tailor who dove in to recover the boy's body. President Woodrow Wilson convened a cabinet meeting over "the shark horror," and shark hunter Michael Schleisser later killed a shark in Raritan Bay with human bones reportedly found inside, after which the attacks stopped.Next the episode examines Open Water, the 2003 film built on the disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan, experienced divers left behind by the Outer Edge dive boat at St. Crispin Reef on the Great Barrier Reef on January 25, 1998. No one noticed them missing for roughly forty-eight hours. A dive slate later recovered miles away bore the date January 26 and a plea for help, their diaries revealed unhappiness and Tom's stated readiness to die, and their wetsuits and air tanks washed ashore without a single bite mark or trace of blood. Australian diver Ben Cropp argued tiger sharks took them within two days, while boat owner Jack Nairn faced a manslaughter acquittal and a civil negligence conviction that shuttered his company, and more than twenty people claimed to have seen the couple alive afterward, leaving the truth unresolved.Next comes a run of documented real-life attacks stretching across centuries. The USS Indianapolis sank near Guam on July 30, 1945, dropping roughly 900 sailors into the water where sharks reduced the survivors to 317. Barry Wilson, a 17-year-old tuba player, became the first person killed by a shark in California history, and free-diving abalone hunters Omar Conger and Randall Fry were both taken by great whites, Fry's body recovered with his head separated from it. Bethany Hamilton lost her left arm at thirteen and returned to competitive surfing, spearfisherman Rodney Fox survived a torso bite by gouging the shark's eyes and now educates the public about the animals, and Brook Watson lost a leg to a shark in Havana Harbour in 1749 at the age of fourteen.The episode closes with the science of why sharks bite people, drawn from researchers including Gavin Naylor of the Florida Program for Shark Research and marine biologist Blake Chapman. Attacks correlate with the overlap of people and sharks in the same water, which is why rising seal populations off Cape Cod — rebounding under the 1972 Marine Mammal Act — drew great whites that delivered Massachusetts its first fatal attack in eighty-two years in 2018. Most bites appear to be cases of mistaken identity, the flash of a foot resembling bait fish, and the three species most often responsible are the great white, tiger, and bull sharks, the last hunting murky water by smell and electroreception rather than sight. The odds of dying in a shark attack sit near one in 3.7 million, yet Hannah Mighall, mauled by a five-metre great white in Tasmania's Bay of Fires at thirteen, still carries the toothy bite scar on her leg and the nightmares that came with it, alongside her refusal to see the animals culled for what they did to her.
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72821212Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:51:33 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe 1975 film that emptied the beaches was built on real horror — the 1916 Jersey Shore attacks that killed four, the unsolved disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan, and the science of why great whites bite at all. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes...
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/jaws
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jaws
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In June of 1975 we were exposed to one of the scariest movies ever made. For this podcaster, it’s just not Independence Day until I watch it – and you still can’t get me to swim in the ocean. We’ll look at what made ‘Jaws’ so successful… and so frightening. We’ll also look at the true story of a string of shark attacks in 1916 that inspired the novel and the film. And while 1975’s ‘Jaws’ was inspired by a series of shark attacks but greatly fictionalized, the film ‘Open Water’ from 2003 is based on a very real and terrifying story. But the truth behind the movie is a dark mystery that goes way beyond the horror of what you see in the film. We’ll look at several other real shark attacks that are almost too incredible to believe, and also try to answer the question as to why shark attacks don’t happen more often as you would expect them to, seeing as humans should be easy pickings.
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding (My First Experience With a Horror Movie)
    00:02:16.983 = Show Open
    00:05:28.642 = The Real-Life Inspiration for “Jaws”
    00:15:01.913 = The Horror of “Jaws” ***
    00:40:05.165 = The True Darkness of “Open Water” ***
    00:52:06.811 = Real Shark Attacks
    01:04:18.086 = Why Sharks Attack Humans ***
    01:23:44.579 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    “The True Darkness of Open Water” by Erin McCann for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y8vaqgra
    “The Real-Life Inspiration for ‘Jaws’” by Christopher Klein for History: https://tinyurl.com/yb5s35xc
    “The Horror of ‘Jaws’” by Jackie Flynn Mogensen for Mother Jones: https://tinyurl.com/y2mxf8us, Andrew Housman for ScreenRant: https://tinyurl.com/yae8ohh6, Meagan Navarro for Bloody Disgusting: https://tinyurl.com/y7p8q9lw, Tim Donnelly for the New York Post: https://tinyurl.com/y9twrcc7, and Rachel Paige for Hello Giggles:https://tinyurl.com/ycdlb6je
    “Real Shark Attacks” by Charles W. Bryant for How Stuff Works: https://tinyurl.com/y9scmg9x, and Lou Boyd for Mpora: https://tinyurl.com/y9e55t4u
    “Why Sharks Attack Humans” by Richard Gray for BBC: 5109bethany_hamilton,great_white_shark,jaws,jaws_1975,lonergan,man_eating_shark,ocean_horror,open_water,paranormal_podcast,peter_benchley,real_shark_attacks,rodney_fox,shark_attacks,shark_phobia,steven_spielberg,true_crime,uss_indianapolis,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,why_sharks_attackfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mt-crabacabra
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    Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
    
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    Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
    
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    Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72813592Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA bored kid trapped in a powerless, sweltering house sneaks into his father's off-limits basement lab, where a machine that turns AI drawings into living creatures is about to make his worst summer unforgettable. Look for this podcast on Apple...
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373
    
    Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
    
    Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
    
    Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
    
    Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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    Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>983falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ParanormalWilderness
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ParanormalWilderness
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/zyutdd7j
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: There are numerous bizarre and creepy tales of people who have ventured into the woods to find not only the natural world, but perhaps the supernatural as well. (Weirdness In The Wilderness) *** Is it true that the Pentagon has been investigating bizarre creatures, poltergeist activity, invisible entities, orbs of light, and other strangeness at the Skinwalker Ranch? (UFOs, The Paranormal, and the Pentagon) *** Dino Bravo is a name that only a die-hard wrestling fan would know, as he never achieved stardom. So when Bravo was murdered, it did not receive much publicity.  Which might be part of the reason his murder has never been solved. (The Mysterious Death of Pro Wrestler Dino Bravo) *** Locking the doors in your home is usually a good idea – unless it’s an invisible entity locking you out of the house! Weirdo family member Brenda McDonald talks about the strange experiences she and her family dealt with when moving into a new home. (The Move)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:00:52.894 = Show Open
    00:02:33.875 = Weirdness In The Wilderness
    00:25:28.664 = UFOs, The Paranormal, And The Pentagon ***
    00:37:11.014 = The Mysterious Death of Pro Wrestler Dino Bravo
    00:45:20.077 = The Move ***
    00:47:58.646 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    “Weirdness In The Wilderness” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/310woY9
    “UFOs, The Paranormal, and the Pentagon” by Alejandro Rojas: http://bit.ly/2KtWpsK (more episodes with stories of the Skinwalker Ranch: http://weirddarkness.com/?s=skinwalker+ranch)
    “The Mysterious Death of Pro Wrestler Dino Bravo” by Josh Raibick :http://bit.ly/2WqJoaZ
    “The Move” by Weirdo family member, Brenda McDonald
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
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    Originally aired: January, 2021
    Weird Darkness runs from shapeshifters in the American backcountry to a Pentagon program built around a Utah ranch, then to the unsolved execution of a professional wrestler and a spirit that locked a family out of its own home.It opens in the wilderness, where a wildland firefighter working as an assistant superintendent in Idaho's Hell's Canyon in 2004 met a bobcat that stared him down, screamed, and climbed a tree, then found a boarded-and-chained cabin on federal land before a barefoot Native American woman in a tattered nightgown appeared on the same spot, screamed with the identical cry, and scaled the trunk faster than a person should; a local named the thing a pumawha, a skin changer. A Montana park ranger described a similar abandoned cabin beside a shed whose reinforced steel door had been forced open from the inside, a dazed man who fled into the trees twice, and a full-grown bear that bolted from the house moments after the man vanished. On Mount Sterling in North Carolina, a climber six miles from the nearest road watched a figure with no headlamp arrive at his camp under a full moon and sit motionless facing the tents from roughly 10:30 at night until 3:30 in the morning. Reddit user tytrim89 recounted an abandoned Army training town in North Carolina where two people heard girls laughing in the woods and came back to find the locked jeep's dome light on and a door cracked, followed by a thud that shook the century-old main house. A former summer-camp counselor posting as fleetw16 and a friend followed the sound of running water that grew louder and softer with no creek anywhere on the map, drawn on by a presence that turned sinister the instant they chose to turn back. The segment ends at Yellowstone's Lamar Valley, where a ranger eleven miles from the nearest road found a doe's head severed cleanly and set in the middle of the trail, no blood, no scavenging, the eyes and tongue intact and the body gone.From there the episode turns to the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, the $22 million Pentagon UFO effort that Luis Elizondo helped expose in the New York Times in December 2017, and to the fuller account that its original name was the Advanced Aerospace Weapons System Applications Program and its real focus was Skinwalker Ranch in Utah's Uintah Basin. Robert Bigelow bought that ranch in 1996 after founding the National Institute for Discovery Science in 1995, and what happened there fills the 2005 book Hunt for the Skinwalker by journalist George Knapp and biochemist Colm Kelleher. The family who sold it, pseudonymed the Gormans, reported a wolf-like creature that shrugged off point-blank gunshots and orbs of light that lured their dogs into the trees for good. Funding ran through Senator Harry Reid and the Defense Intelligence Agency until fundamentalist Christians inside the intelligence community, convinced the phenomena were demonic, lobbied the program shut; retired Army intelligence colonel John Alexander called what they studied precognitive sentient phenomena. Filmmaker Jeremy Corbell's documentary and the History Channel series Unidentified, premiering May 31, carried the material to a wider audience.Next comes the killing of Dino Bravo, born Adolfo Bresciano, a Montreal wrestling star who held a WWWF tag title, benched a claimed 655 pounds as a heel at the 1988 Royal Rumble, and was let go by the company in 1992. Rather than relocate his family to join WCW, he moved into Canada's booming illegal cigarette trade and built a local monopoly, then partnered with a cocaine dealer whose $400,000 shipment was seized by police after sitting three days in a warehouse. A week later, on March 10, 1993, his wife came home to find him shot seven times in the head and ten times in the torso, seated in a chair with the television remote still in his hand and no sign of forced entry. Investigators recovered .380 and .22 caliber rounds and suspect a silencer, since no neighbor reported seventeen gunshots; the execution bore the marks of a Canadian mob hit, and at 44 Bravo left a wife and young daughter behind. The case remains unsolved.The episode closes with Brenda McDonald, who rented a suburban rambler while home on mid-tour leave and watched the back sliding door lock her family out again and again on moving day, its latch not spring-loaded, while her grandson's bedroom door kept shutting and locking until she removed the knob. Home later from deployment, she heard loud snoring beside her on the couch and then in her bed, and during a backyard barbecue a dark shape shot down the hall as a metal candle holder and several pairs of socks flew off a ledge and struck the far wall. A psychic medium told her a frustrated male spirit who wanted a family had followed her daughter home, then coaxed it toward the light, though McDonald came to believe that wherever her daughter goes, spirits follow.
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72795495Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessYou ever get that feeling like you’re being watched when you’re out in the woods? Turns out, some people know they were — and what they saw was anything but normal. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ParanormalWilderness...
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ParanormalWilderness
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/zyutdd7j
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: There are numerous bizarre and creepy tales of people who have ventured into the woods to find not only the natural world, but perhaps the supernatural as well. (Weirdness In The Wilderness) *** Is it true that the Pentagon has been investigating bizarre creatures, poltergeist activity, invisible entities, orbs of light, and other strangeness at the Skinwalker Ranch? (UFOs, The Paranormal, and the Pentagon) *** Dino Bravo is a name that only a die-hard wrestling fan would know, as he never achieved stardom. So when Bravo was murdered, it did not receive much publicity.  Which might be part of the reason his murder has never been solved. (The Mysterious Death of Pro Wrestler Dino Bravo) *** Locking the doors in your home is usually a good idea – unless it’s an invisible entity locking you out of the house! Weirdo family member Brenda McDonald talks about the strange experiences she and her family dealt with when moving into a new home. (The Move)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:00:52.894 = Show Open
    00:02:33.875 = Weirdness In The Wilderness
    00:25:28.664 = UFOs, The Paranormal, And The Pentagon ***
    00:37:11.014 = The Mysterious Death of Pro Wrestler Dino Bravo
    00:45:20.077 = The Move ***
    00:47:58.646 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    “Weirdness In The Wilderness” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/310woY9
    “UFOs, The Paranormal, and the Pentagon” by Alejandro Rojas: http://bit.ly/2KtWpsK (more episodes with stories of the Skinwalker Ranch: http://weirddarkness.com/?s=skinwalker+ranch)
    “The Mysterious Death of Pro Wrestler Dino Bravo” by Josh Raibick :http://bit.ly/2WqJoaZ
    “The Move” by Weirdo family member, Brenda McDonald
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    Originally aired: January, 2021
    Weird Darkness runs from shapeshifters in the American backcountry to a Pentagon program built around a Utah ranch, then to the unsolved execution of a professional wrestler and a spirit that locked a family out of its own home.It opens in the wilderness, where a wildland firefighter working as an...]]>2969creepy_woods,cryptid,dino_bravo,ghost_stories,haunted_house,paranormal,park_ranger_stories,pentagon_ufo,poltergeist,robert_bigelow,shapeshifter,skinwalker_ranch,true_crime,ufo_investigation,unexplained,unsolved_murder,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,wilderness_encounters,wrestling_deathsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0705
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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Red Scarf” (March 07, 1978) ***WD
    00:45:52.916 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Dark Wings of Death” (February 06, 1945) ***WD
    00:57:09.764 = The Eleventh Hour, “The Box” (ADU)
    01:23:41.065 = Escape, “Snake Doctor” (August 18, 1949)
    01:52:53.283 = Murder By Experts, “Dig Your Own Grave” (August 15, 1949)
    02:22:47.621 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Stranger With Roses” (June 11, 1958)
    02:40:30.113 = Dark Fantasy, “Funeral Arrangements Completed” (May 15, 1942)
    03:04:28.637 = Fear on 4, “The Face” (February 21, 1988)
    03:33:43.361 = Theater Five, “To Be Or No To Be, Maybe!” November 19, 1964) ***WD
    03:53:12.113 = Future Tense, “Saucer of Loneliness” (May 30, 1974) ***WD
    04:22:21.894 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “A Warden For All Saints” (April 29, 1992)
    05:05:59.571 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0705
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72809573Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:45:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA routine trip to claim an inheritance becomes a waking nightmare when a young couple discovers their own coffins waiting for them at a lonely, decaying estate. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora,...
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Red Scarf” (March 07, 1978) ***WD
    00:45:52.916 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Dark Wings of Death” (February 06, 1945) ***WD
    00:57:09.764 = The Eleventh Hour, “The Box” (ADU)
    01:23:41.065 = Escape, “Snake Doctor” (August 18, 1949)
    01:52:53.283 = Murder By Experts, “Dig Your Own Grave” (August 15, 1949)
    02:22:47.621 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Stranger With Roses” (June 11, 1958)
    02:40:30.113 = Dark Fantasy, “Funeral Arrangements Completed” (May 15, 1942)
    03:04:28.637 = Fear on 4, “The Face” (February 21, 1988)
    03:33:43.361 = Theater Five, “To Be Or No To Be, Maybe!” November 19, 1964) ***WD
    03:53:12.113 = Future Tense, “Saucer of Loneliness” (May 30, 1974) ***WD
    04:22:21.894 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “A Warden For All Saints” (April 29, 1992)
    05:05:59.571 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0705
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18410falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/kellyhopkinsville
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/kellyhopkinsville
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p86wb4m
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: It’s considered one of the most bizarre and convincing extraterrestrial events ever reported… we’ll look at the alien encounter in 1955’s Hopkinsville, Kentucky that was experienced by two terrified families. (The Hopkinsville Encounter) *** In the deep jungles of the Congo, natives tell of a giant creature that, once described, sounds exactly like a long-necked dinosaur. But how could this be? And is it pure legend? Perhaps not, as one noted biologist from the area saw it with his own eyes and reported it. We’ll look at the supposed real sighting of Mokele-Mbembe, the living dinosaur of the Congo! (Dinosaur Observed In The Congo) *** Running a club during prohibition was extremely lucrative… and extremely dangerous, as one Theodore Lakoff would’ve learned… had he been awake when he was murdered. (The Mysterious Death of Theodore Lakoff) *** Benjamin Franklin was known not just as one of the father’s of the United States of America, but also as an inventor, a womanizer, and a man with a bit of an ornery streak in him – as is evidenced by a series of letters he wrote to the New England Courant, where he pretended to be a woman. (Who Was Mrs. Silence Dogood?) *** The internet is a vital part of modern life. Without web access, all kinds of businesses and jobs would be unable to function. So, as you can imagine, there are plenty of people who would love to see the internet crumble. And many have tried. (Taking Down The World Wide Web) *** In 1983 sightings poured in from people on the California coast who claim they saw a sea monster. (The California Sea Monster)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:01:10.244 = Show Open
    00:03:40.994 = The Hopkinsville Encounter
    00:13:15.837 = Dinosaur Observed in the Congo ***
    00:27:07.561 = Taking Down The World Wide Web ***
    00:36:42.752 = The Mysterious Death of Theodor Lakoff
    00:43:15.319 = Who Was Mrs. Silence Dogood?
    00:49:11.286 = The California Sea Monster
    00:55:29.517 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
    LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    “The Hopkinsville Encounter” by Hannah Collins for Ranker.com’s Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yp8pnfx7
    “Dinosaur Observed in the Congo” by Richard Greenwell for the ISC Newsletter: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3r3mpp
    “The Mysterious Death of Theodore Lakoff” by Kathi Kresol for HauntedRockford.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ku5x3cat
    “Who Was Mrs. Silence Dogood?” by Bipin Dimri for HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p868eac
    “Taking Down the World Wide Web” by Benjamin Thomas for ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/c85j5cau
    “The California Sea Monster” by Malcom Smith for Malcom’s Cryptids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc2wts7h
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    Originally aired: December, 2021
    Weird Darkness pulls together a farmhouse siege by little gray creatures in Kentucky, a biologist's claimed sighting of a living dinosaur in the Congo, decades of attempts to knock the internet offline, an unsolved Prohibition murder in Illinois, a teenage Benjamin Franklin's literary hoax, and a hundred-foot sea serpent sighted off the California coast.
    • It opens on August 21, 1955, when Billy Ray Taylor stepped out to the well at Glennie Lankford's farmhouse in Kelly, outside Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and watched a bright object drop behind the trees. Two families spent the night barricaded indoors, firing a 12-gauge shotgun and a .22 rifle at short gray creatures with spindly legs and glowing eyes that peered through windows and swiped at Taylor from the roof, yet the buckshot rang off them like sheet metal before they floated away unharmed. Skeptics later blamed an aggressive great horned owl or a green glow of bioluminescent foxfire, while the U.S. Air Force's Project Blue Book dismissed the case as a hoax and filed it under C.P., for crackpot.
    • From there the episode reaches the Likouala swamps of the People's Republic of the Congo, where in 1983 biologist Marcellin Agnagna became the first trained scientist to claim he had seen Mokele-Mbembe, the long-necked animal described as a surviving dinosaur for over two centuries. At remote Lake Télé on May 1, 1983, he watched a creature with a long neck, small head, and broad back rising some fifteen feet above the water, judged it a Mesozoic sauropod, and waded out to film it — only to find he had left the lens cap on, and his last roll of film later developed black.
    • Next comes a survey of attempts to knock the internet offline since Tim Berners-Lee launched the World Wide Web. A man named Liu in Weifang, China tore apart four China Telecom junction boxes in 2016 to bury footage of himself joining a public "granny dance," while the Mirai botnet's 2016 assault on the firm Dyn took down Twitter, Netflix, and CNN, and Cornell student Robert Tappan Morris had loosed the first such attack by accident in 1988. It ends on Seth Aaron Pendley, a Texas man arrested in 2021 for plotting to blow up a Virginia data center with C-4 in hopes of crippling most of the web.
    • The show then drops back to January 1931, when roadhouse owner Theodore Lakoff was shot once through the top of the head as he slept in his own Rockford, Illinois resort, a Prohibition den of liquor, gambling, and women he ran under the alias Tony Evanoff. His wallet lay emptied while far more cash sat untouched, and suspicion fell on twenty-year-old Viola Hunsficker, said to be extorting him, until ballistics cleared the pistol found in her apartment. Investigators then turned up five other women who each believed she was his only sweetheart, and the killing was never solved.
    • Then it reaches back to 1722 Boston, where a witty widow named Silence Dogood published letters in the New England Courant skewering religious hypocrisy, Harvard, and fashion, charming readers so thoroughly that several men wrote in offering to marry her. She was the invention of sixteen-year-old Benjamin Franklin, an apprentice in his brother James's print shop who slipped the letters under the door at night for six months before revealing himself, then carried his taste for hoaxes to Philadelphia and a fabricated 1730 account of a Mount Holly witch trial.
    • The episode closes off the California coast, where on October 31, 1983 a highway crew above Stinson Beach watched a dark, slender animal roughly a hundred feet long swim toward shore, trailed by about a hundred birds and two dozen sea lions. Crew member Matt Ratto described three humps rising straight from the water before a head lifted to look around, and days later, near Costa Mesa, a surfer named Young Hutchinson reported a long black eel-like animal with no dorsal fins surfacing ten feet from his board — though a Caltech spokesman offered that the witnesses might have seen a whale or a line of porpoises.
    
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72784385Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFor a few terrifying hours in the summer of 1955, two Kentucky families emptied their guns into small, glowing creatures that swarmed their farmhouse and simply would not die — and to this day, no one agrees on whether they fought off aliens, owls, or...
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/kellyhopkinsville
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p86wb4m
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: It’s considered one of the most bizarre and convincing extraterrestrial events ever reported… we’ll look at the alien encounter in 1955’s Hopkinsville, Kentucky that was experienced by two terrified families. (The Hopkinsville Encounter) *** In the deep jungles of the Congo, natives tell of a giant creature that, once described, sounds exactly like a long-necked dinosaur. But how could this be? And is it pure legend? Perhaps not, as one noted biologist from the area saw it with his own eyes and reported it. We’ll look at the supposed real sighting of Mokele-Mbembe, the living dinosaur of the Congo! (Dinosaur Observed In The Congo) *** Running a club during prohibition was extremely lucrative… and extremely dangerous, as one Theodore Lakoff would’ve learned… had he been awake when he was murdered. (The Mysterious Death of Theodore Lakoff) *** Benjamin Franklin was known not just as one of the father’s of the United States of America, but also as an inventor, a womanizer, and a man with a bit of an ornery streak in him – as is evidenced by a series of letters he wrote to the New England Courant, where he pretended to be a woman. (Who Was Mrs. Silence Dogood?) *** The internet is a vital part of modern life. Without web access, all kinds of businesses and jobs would be unable to function. So, as you can imagine, there are plenty of people who would love to see the internet crumble. And many have tried. (Taking Down The World Wide Web) *** In 1983 sightings poured in from people on the California coast who claim they saw a sea monster. (The California Sea Monster)
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:01:10.244 = Show Open
    00:03:40.994 = The Hopkinsville Encounter
    00:13:15.837 = Dinosaur Observed in the Congo ***
    00:27:07.561 = Taking Down The World Wide Web ***
    00:36:42.752 = The Mysterious Death of Theodor Lakoff
    00:43:15.319 = Who Was Mrs. Silence Dogood?
    00:49:11.286 = The California Sea Monster
    00:55:29.517 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
    LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    “The Hopkinsville Encounter” by Hannah Collins for Ranker.com’s Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yp8pnfx7
    “Dinosaur Observed in the Congo” by Richard Greenwell for the ISC Newsletter: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3r3mpp
    “The Mysterious Death of Theodore Lakoff” by Kathi Kresol for HauntedRockford.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ku5x3cat
    “Who Was Mrs. Silence Dogood?” by Bipin Dimri for...]]>34151955_alien_encounter,benjamin_franklin,california_sea_monster,cryptozoology,ddos_attacks,hopkinsville_encounter,kelly_hopkinsville,kentucky_ufo,little_green_men,living_dinosaur_congo,mokele_mbembe,prohibition_murder,project_blue_book,sea_serpent_sightings,silence_dogood,taking_down_internet,theodore_lakoff,true_crime_paranormal,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0704
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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The House And The Brain” (March 06, 1978) ***WD
    00:46:38.363 = Chet Chetter, “The Fall And Rise of the Master Constipator” (1992)
    01:16:02.363 = The Clock, “The Other Woman” (December 20, 1955) ***WD
    01:42:32.020 = The Crime Club, “Silent Witnesses” (March 27, 1947) ***WD
    02:11:44.891 = Crime Classics, “Checkered Life and Death of Colonel James Fisk” (June 29, 1953)
    02:41:17.429 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Ghost of Murdock’s Swamp” (February 09, 1947) ***WD
    03:07:17.959 = CBC Deep Night, “Bonehouse” (August 12, 2005)
    03:40:27.784 = Calling All Detectives, “Taxi Protection Racket” (April 15, 1947)
    03:48:33.620 = The Devil and Mr. O, “The House is Haunted’ (August 16, 1952) ***WD
    04:17:14.199 = Diary of Fate, “Philip Vale” (June 01, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
    04:46:34.156 = Dimension X, “The Roads Must Roll” (September 09, 1950) ***WD
    05:15:47.287 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0704
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72795030Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:45:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The House And The Brain”: A skeptical scientist who swears the supernatural is nonsense spends one night in a house no tenant will stay in—and discovers a terror that follows him out the door. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart...
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The House And The Brain” (March 06, 1978) ***WD
    00:46:38.363 = Chet Chetter, “The Fall And Rise of the Master Constipator” (1992)
    01:16:02.363 = The Clock, “The Other Woman” (December 20, 1955) ***WD
    01:42:32.020 = The Crime Club, “Silent Witnesses” (March 27, 1947) ***WD
    02:11:44.891 = Crime Classics, “Checkered Life and Death of Colonel James Fisk” (June 29, 1953)
    02:41:17.429 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Ghost of Murdock’s Swamp” (February 09, 1947) ***WD
    03:07:17.959 = CBC Deep Night, “Bonehouse” (August 12, 2005)
    03:40:27.784 = Calling All Detectives, “Taxi Protection Racket” (April 15, 1947)
    03:48:33.620 = The Devil and Mr. O, “The House is Haunted’ (August 16, 1952) ***WD
    04:17:14.199 = Diary of Fate, “Philip Vale” (June 01, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
    04:46:34.156 = Dimension X, “The Roads Must Roll” (September 09, 1950) ***WD
    05:15:47.287 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = The CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Assassin” (March 03, 1978) ***WD
    00:46:37.892 = Strange Adventure, “The Wind Wagon” (1945) ***WD
    00:49:51.994 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Crazy Town” (May 20, 1939) ***WD
    01:17:18.050 = Barrie Craig, “Microfilm in the Fishtank” (October 24, 1951) ***WD
    01:46:38.936 = BBC Radio 4/Radio7 GhostStory, “Lifeline” (2006) ***WD
    02:15:47.965 = Night Beat, “Mr. And Mrs. Carothers” (October 26, 1951) ***WD
    02:45:58.499 = Beyond The Green Door, “John Otis-Mr. Dunn, Disposer” (1966) ***WD
    02:49:49.627 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March 02, 1952) ***WD
    03:04:18.025 = Blackstone, “Ghost That Trapped a Killer” (October 03, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
    03:16:00.352 = Box 13, “The Better Man” (January 02, 1949)
    03:43:04.360 = Calling All Cars, “York Gang Holdup” (December 13, 1933) ***WD
    04:11:50.697 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Reunion” (June 03, 1946) ***WD
    04:35:49.460 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Dream Woman” (May 01, 1968)
    05:04:49.273 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = The CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Assassin” (March 03, 1978) ***WD
    00:46:37.892 = Strange Adventure, “The Wind Wagon” (1945) ***WD
    00:49:51.994 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Crazy Town” (May 20, 1939) ***WD
    01:17:18.050 = Barrie Craig, “Microfilm in the Fishtank” (October 24, 1951) ***WD
    01:46:38.936 = BBC Radio 4/Radio7 GhostStory, “Lifeline” (2006) ***WD
    02:15:47.965 = Night Beat, “Mr. And Mrs. Carothers” (October 26, 1951) ***WD
    02:45:58.499 = Beyond The Green Door, “John Otis-Mr. Dunn, Disposer” (1966) ***WD
    02:49:49.627 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March 02, 1952) ***WD
    03:04:18.025 = Blackstone, “Ghost That Trapped a Killer” (October 03, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
    03:16:00.352 = Box 13, “The Better Man” (January 02, 1949)
    03:43:04.360 = Calling All Cars, “York Gang Holdup” (December 13, 1933) ***WD
    04:11:50.697 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Reunion” (June 03, 1946) ***WD
    04:35:49.460 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Dream Woman” (May 01, 1968)
    05:04:49.273 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
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    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ghostwriting
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/366f2sny
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Did Mark Twain write a new novel after he was dead? If so, how? *** Though David Parker Ray's girlfriend Cindy Hendy helped him commit numerous rapes and murders in the 1990s, she was released in 2019 and walks free today. *** Louis Le Prince vanished under mysterious circumstances, but did he willingly decide to hide from the outside world, or was he murdered? *** A man has a dream so disturbing that he’s deeply affected by it well after he dreamt it. And the reason it stuck with him could be that it wasn’t a dream after all – but a premonition of something horrible to come. *** Shortly after finishing her junior year of high school, Alissa Turner disappeared, never to be seen alive again. Her murder would’ve gone unsolved if not for the social media platform, TikTok. *** Humans have been fascinated with Mars ever since we learned it was a planet. But why are we so obsessed with it? Is it simply our next step towards deep-space travel, or are we drawn to it for a more basic reason… because our ancestors originated from there? *** There are many UFO sightings on record, but ones that are accompanied by missing time are particularly interesting. Perhaps not least as they might suggest something more akin to alien abduction than just a mere sighting. We’ll look at one particular incident that took place in Nebraska in 1966.
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:02:26.278 = Do Copyright Laws Apply To Spirit Writing?
    00:13:54.317 = The Murder Solved Through TikTok ***
    00:19:27.188 = The Nebraska Time Affair
    00:35:44.438 = The Strange Dreams of Mr. Moir ***
    00:40:33.850 = Did Our Ancestors Live On Mars?
    00:52:06.275 = The Toy Box Killer’s Girlfriend ***
    01:01:04.695 = The Strange Disappearance of Louis Le Prince
    01:06:58.396 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    “The Toy Box Killer’s Girlfriend” by Marco Margaritoff for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8k8j79
    “The Strange Disappearance of Louis Le Prince” by Jan Bartek for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9f5zdd
    “The Strange Dreams of Mr. Moir” posted at Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/33za3tej
    “The Murder Solved Through TikTok” by Olivia McCormack for Bust.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/42s9je2z
    “Did Our Ancestors Live On Mars?” posted at Earth-Chronicles.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4j8pcrwe
    “Do Copyright Laws Apply to Spirit Writing?” posted at Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nzsen4v5
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    This episode of Weird Darkness moves through posthumous authorship, serial murder, a vanished film pioneer, a TikTok-cracked cold case, alien abduction, Martian origins, and a premonition dug out of the ground.It opens in 1990s New Mexico, where Cindy Hendy helped David Parker Ray abduct, rape, and torture as many as sixty women inside the trailer he called his "Toy Box," a space fitted with ceiling mirrors that forced victims to watch their own suffering. Hendy tracked down targets and stood by while Ray tormented them with electric shocks and medical instruments, until Cynthia Vigil escaped on March 22, 1999, running naked into traffic in Elephant Butte with a dog collar around her neck after stabbing Hendy in the neck with an icepick. Sentenced in 2000 to thirty-six years, Hendy was released on July 15, 2019, because her plea deal predated a law requiring violent offenders to serve eighty-five percent of their terms, and she walks free today.From there the episode crosses to France and the case of Louis Le Prince, born in Metz in 1841 and credited as the forgotten father of motion pictures for building a sixteen-lens camera in 1888. He boarded a train from Dijon to Paris on September 16, 1890, waved off by his brother, and was gone when the train arrived, luggage and all. Thomas Edison spent years asserting sole ownership of cinematography, and Le Prince's son Adolphe, who testified against him, was found shot dead on Fire Island in 1902; a diary entry attributed to Edison and dated September 20, 1890, reportedly records that a man named Eric called from Dijon to say "Prince is no more."Next comes the disappearance of Alissa Turney, a Phoenix teenager last seen on May 17, 2001, after finishing her junior year and arguing with her stepfather, Michael Turney, who claimed she ran away to California. A 2008 search of his home turned up twenty-six homemade explosive devices and a ninety-eight-page manifesto, and he served time on federal bomb charges before his release in 2017. Alissa's younger sister, Sarah Turney, built a TikTok following past one million people around the hashtag campaign for her sister, and in August 2020 Michael Turney was charged with the murder.The episode then turns to a lonely road outside Columbus, Nebraska, on September 5, 1966, where a seventeen-year-old riding his motorcycle to meet his girlfriend's parents saw a completely circular object hovering roughly a hundred feet overhead, ringed with green, red, and yellow lights and emitting a low hum he felt resonate through his body. His engine raged and his wheels spun, but the bike held frozen in place; a five-minute trip took over thirty minutes, and he could never account for the missing time. The same night, radar at Finland Air Force Station in Minnesota tracked an oval craft with the same colored underside, prompting two F-89 jets to scramble from Duluth before it vanished.The Mars segment follows, examining why NASA, SpaceX, and Elon Musk remain fixed on a cold desert planet, and the fringe claim that human life may have originated there billions of years ago before Mars lost its magnetic field and its atmosphere was stripped away by solar wind. The piece leans on the detail that astronauts in space drift toward a 24.9-hour circadian rhythm matching the Martian day, and cites Haim Eshed, former head of Israel's space program, who claimed a secret underground base on Mars where American astronauts and aliens work together, alongside NASA scientist Jim Green's proposal to shield the planet with an artificial magnetic field placed at the Sun-Mars L1 point.Mark Twain surfaces next, seven years after Samuel Clemens died in 1910, when a novel called "The Coming of Jap Herron" appeared in 1917, purportedly dictated by his spirit through a Ouija board to Emily Grant Hutchings and Lola V. Hays. Hutchings, a Hannibal-born writer who had corresponded with Twain in life, had earlier channeled a supposed seventeenth-century spirit named Patience Worth, and psychical researcher James Hyslop tested the Twain claim by asking the ghost to relay the line "Hyslop is a cabbage head," a message that never arrived. Because Harper and Brothers held exclusive rights to Twain's work, his daughter Clara Clemens moved to block publication, and the resulting suit against publisher Mitchell Kennerley ended with every copy pulled from shelves.The episode closes in June 1870 near Boyndie, Scotland, where farm bailiff William Moir dreamed of a bloodied corpse lying on sloping ground near the shore, and weeks later helped carry a drowned asylum inmate over that exact spot, watching blood appear on the dead man's face when the body slipped from its board. The vision returned relentlessly through 1871 until, in January 1872, Moir took a spade to a place called Stakeness and unearthed a human skull and skeleton estimated to be at least fifty years old, in ground where villagers recalled a man named Elder had vanished decades earlier, reportedly murdered in the very room where Moir later slept. The discovery did not free him; he sank into a religious depression and died in October 1873.
    
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    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Did Mark Twain write a new novel after he was dead? If so, how? *** Though David Parker Ray's girlfriend Cindy Hendy helped him commit numerous rapes and murders in the 1990s, she was released in 2019 and walks free today. *** Louis Le Prince vanished under mysterious circumstances, but did he willingly decide to hide from the outside world, or was he murdered? *** A man has a dream so disturbing that he’s deeply affected by it well after he dreamt it. And the reason it stuck with him could be that it wasn’t a dream after all – but a premonition of something horrible to come. *** Shortly after finishing her junior year of high school, Alissa Turner disappeared, never to be seen alive again. Her murder would’ve gone unsolved if not for the social media platform, TikTok. *** Humans have been fascinated with Mars ever since we learned it was a planet. But why are we so obsessed with it? Is it simply our next step towards deep-space travel, or are we drawn to it for a more basic reason… because our ancestors originated from there? *** There are many UFO sightings on record, but ones that are accompanied by missing time are particularly interesting. Perhaps not least as they might suggest something more akin to alien abduction than just a mere sighting. We’ll look at one particular incident that took place in Nebraska in 1966.
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:02:26.278 = Do Copyright Laws Apply To Spirit Writing?
    00:13:54.317 = The Murder Solved Through TikTok ***
    00:19:27.188 = The Nebraska Time Affair
    00:35:44.438 = The Strange Dreams of Mr. Moir ***
    00:40:33.850 = Did Our Ancestors Live On Mars?
    00:52:06.275 = The Toy Box Killer’s Girlfriend ***
    01:01:04.695 = The Strange Disappearance of Louis Le Prince
    01:06:58.396 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    “The Nebraska Missing Time Affair” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckjf4xe
    “The Toy Box Killer’s Girlfriend” by Marco Margaritoff for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8k8j79
    “The Strange Disappearance of Louis Le Prince” by Jan Bartek for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9f5zdd
    “The Strange Dreams of Mr. Moir” posted at Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/33za3tej
    “The Murder Solved Through TikTok” by Olivia McCormack for Bust.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/42s9je2z
    “Did Our Ancestors Live On Mars?” posted at Earth-Chronicles.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4j8pcrwe
    “Do Copyright Laws Apply to Spirit Writing?” posted at Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nzsen4v5
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    SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/BudapestCannibal
    
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    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “You Tell Me Your Dreams” (March 02, 1978)
    00:46:35.785 = 2000 Plus, “Alone” (January 15, 1950)
    01:17:02.267 = The Unexpected, “Handle With Care” (November 19, 1948)
    01:29:00.817 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Toll Bridge” (1936) ***WD
    01:43:27.147 = Dark Venture, “Coverup” (February 24, 1947)
    02:13:12.987 = The Weird Circle, “Red Hand” (May 06, 1945)
    02:40:35.083 = The Whistler, “Death Marks The Double Cross” (March 12, 1945)
    03:04:49.517 = Strange Wills, “Emeralds Come High” (August 24, 1946) ***WD
    03:34:32.610 = Witch’s Tale, “Rats In a Trap” (May 16, 1932)
    03:57:52.622 = X Minus One, “Reluctant Heroes” (December 19, 1956)
    04:26:25.428 = Zero Hour, “White Flame Burning Bright” (May 20, 1974) ***WD
    04:43:23.629 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Time Loser” (1957) ***WD
    05:07:22.865 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0702
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72764668Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:26:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA tough-talking builder tells his psychiatrist that a man he's never met keeps killing him in his dreams — and then she starts having the same dream. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio,...
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “You Tell Me Your Dreams” (March 02, 1978)
    00:46:35.785 = 2000 Plus, “Alone” (January 15, 1950)
    01:17:02.267 = The Unexpected, “Handle With Care” (November 19, 1948)
    01:29:00.817 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Toll Bridge” (1936) ***WD
    01:43:27.147 = Dark Venture, “Coverup” (February 24, 1947)
    02:13:12.987 = The Weird Circle, “Red Hand” (May 06, 1945)
    02:40:35.083 = The Whistler, “Death Marks The Double Cross” (March 12, 1945)
    03:04:49.517 = Strange Wills, “Emeralds Come High” (August 24, 1946) ***WD
    03:34:32.610 = Witch’s Tale, “Rats In a Trap” (May 16, 1932)
    03:57:52.622 = X Minus One, “Reluctant Heroes” (December 19, 1956)
    04:26:25.428 = Zero Hour, “White Flame Burning Bright” (May 20, 1974) ***WD
    04:43:23.629 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Time Loser” (1957) ***WD
    05:07:22.865 = Show Close
    
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0702
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18533falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/horsch
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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72764052Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:14:54 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA roadside stop near Independence Mall led Philadelphia police and the FBI into an Olney basement stacked with chemicals, a 55-gallon drum plumbed into the ground, and an unsigned letter that name-checks Ted Bundy — inside a house tied to two women...
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    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SupernaturalSickness
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hp3ua63c
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: When the supernatural intrudes into our lives, it's not just our minds that are affected. We’ll delve into a few bizarre cases where individuals fell gravely ill after brushes with the paranormal. Is it coincidence? Or something more sinister? And could these illnesses be due to the paranormal literally draining us of life? (Supernaturally Sick, Paranormally Poisoned) *** Helen Duncan made a living from conducting séances—until her uncanny knowledge of classified World War II tragedies spooked British authorities. (Britain’s Last Witch) *** Jeremy Bentham was a philosopher whose ideas about mortality and utility extended beyond death. Bentham's wish for his body to be preserved and displayed as an "auto-icon" – so it could be seen publicly by all. And while his wishes were granted, it came with a few hiccups along the way… mostly with his poor head. (The Strange Story of Mr. Bentham’s Corpse) *** Annie Dorman was discovered lifeless with a gunshot wound, sending shockwaves through her tight-knit community. Suicide seemed improbable, leaving detectives baffled and family perplexed. Was it a crime of passion, an accident, murder… or truly suicide? In a similar case, just a few years later, in the serene countryside of Greenwich, New York, the lifeless form of Maggie Hourigan is found, floating in a tranquil pool, speculation runs rampant. Were these cases suicide, as hastily concluded, horrible accidents… or sinister murders? (The Mysterious Deaths of Annie Dorman and Maggie Hourigan) *** AND MORE!
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:02:11.442 = Show Open
    00:04:40.830 = Supernaturally Sick, Paranormally Poisoned
    00:21:39.741 = The Mysterious Deaths of Annie Dorman and Maggie Hourigan ***
    00:34:55.265 = Britain’s Last Witch ***
    00:43:19.651 = The Strange Story of Mr. Bentham’s Corpse
    00:54:21.727 = Eccentric Habits of History’s Elite ***
    01:04:25.454 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    “Supernaturally Sick, Paranormally Poisoned” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6bu93dju
    “The Mysterious Deaths of Annie Dorman and Maggie Hourigan” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/meu37k4m; https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4y9mn9a4
    “The Strange Story of Mr. Bentham’s Corpse” by Melissa Sartore for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yt6uetju
    “Britain’s Last Witch” by Parissa Djangi for National Geographic: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8by87t
    “Eccentric Habits of History’s Elite” by John Munoz for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdh2dw3x
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
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    Originally aired: April 17, 2024
    
    Weird Darkness gathers five accounts in this episode: people who fell gravely ill within days of a paranormal encounter, two unsolved deaths of young women in the late nineteenth century, a wartime medium jailed for witchcraft, a philosopher who arranged to have his own corpse put on permanent display, and the private oddities of history's most famous figures.It opens with the argument that anemia and anorexia-like wasting can follow a paranormal encounter within hours or days. The Franciscan monk Joseph McCabe, who died in 1955, catalogued dozens of people who developed anemia soon after nighttime visits he blamed on the Mesopotamian demons Lilu and Lilitu. Albert Bender, the Bridgeport, Connecticut man who launched the Men in Black mystery in the early 1950s, endured migraines, stomach pain, memory lapses, and sharp weight loss after three phantom figures ordered him to drop his UFO research, then recovered, married, and lived to 94. In 1982, a fourteen-year-old named Robbie watched a flat black shadow crawl across his bedroom ceiling in Beckenham, Kent, was hospitalized with meningitis, and months later collapsed from acute anemia. Jim Harpur opened his door to two black-eyed children outside Orlando, Florida in March 2008 and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes three weeks afterward. In Nova Scotia, Michelle came down with severe ulcerative colitis two days after a vivid Slenderman dream in January 2017. The longest case belongs to Alison, a seventeen-year-old in Texas who shed roughly twenty pounds in six weeks in 1998 while a tall, pale Woman in Black appeared at her bedside each night, starting days after she and two friends used a Ouija board; sea salt and sage spread through the house ended the visits, and she recovered.From there, the episode turns to two deaths that juries could not explain. Maggie Hourigan, a 19-year-old servant in Greenwich, New York, was found floating face-down in a roadside pool on October 20, 1889; a first autopsy by Dr. S. Walter Scott ruled drowning and suicide, but a second team found a head wound inflicted before she entered the water, and Dr. Scott later sued the New York Sun for libel over its coverage and won a $6,000 settlement. Eight years later and a state away, 18-year-old Annie Dorman was found shot dead in her half-brother John Dorman's farmhouse near Cobb's Creek, Philadelphia, on September 1, 1897; the rusty pistol that killed her sat unused on a high shelf the five-foot-tall victim could not reach without standing on furniture that had not been moved, it had been fired five times, and the coroner ruled she was shot by a person unknown.Next comes Helen Duncan, the Scottish medium nicknamed Hellish Nell, who produced ectoplasm and channeled spirit guides named Peggy and Albert at séances across wartime Britain. In May 1941 she announced the loss of the H.M.S. Hood before the public knew, and that November she described the sinking of the H.M.S. Barham, which the government withheld until January 1942. Authorities arrested her at a Portsmouth sitting and tried her at London's Old Bailey beginning March 23, 1944 under the 1735 Witchcraft Act; a jury convicted her on April 3, and she became the last person imprisoned under that law, serving her sentence at Holloway Prison while Winston Churchill dismissed the case as obsolete tomfoolery.After that, the episode examines Jeremy Bentham, the English philosopher born in 1748 who asked that his body be dissected, preserved, and displayed as what he called an auto-icon. Dr. Thomas Southwood Smith carried out the dissection three days after Bentham died on June 6, 1832, but his attempt to preserve the head with sulfuric acid and an air pump left it leathery and discolored, so a wax replacement by the French artist Jacques Talrich was fitted to the seated skeleton. The figure went on display at University College London, where students stole the real, shriveled head in 1975 and returned it after the university paid £10 against their £100 charity demand; the head later served as a soccer ball before being moved to a climate-controlled storeroom in 2002.The episode closes with ten eccentric routines of the wealthy and famous. Howard Hughes wore tissue boxes over his feet and wrote a manual instructing employees how to prepare and serve a can of peaches; Nikola Tesla fed pigeons in New York parks and called one white pigeon his muse; Salvador Dalí napped in a chair holding a key over a metal plate so its clatter would wake him; Marlon Brando dropped ice into hot coffee to drink it at once; Queen Elizabeth I whitened her skin with a mix of white lead and vinegar; Andy Warhol ate McDonald's nearly every day for two decades; Benjamin Franklin sat naked by open windows for what he called air baths; Michael Jackson traveled with a pet elephant named Gypsy on his Bad tour; Charles Dickens walked miles through London at night to feed his writing; and Albert Einstein gave up socks because his shoes already covered his feet.
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72763244Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen the supernatural seeps into our world, it doesn’t just leave behind fear—it can also leave sickness. From shadowy visitors to ominous dreams, some eerie paranormal encounters suggest that the price of witnessing the unknown may be paid in flesh...
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SupernaturalSickness
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hp3ua63c
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: When the supernatural intrudes into our lives, it's not just our minds that are affected. We’ll delve into a few bizarre cases where individuals fell gravely ill after brushes with the paranormal. Is it coincidence? Or something more sinister? And could these illnesses be due to the paranormal literally draining us of life? (Supernaturally Sick, Paranormally Poisoned) *** Helen Duncan made a living from conducting séances—until her uncanny knowledge of classified World War II tragedies spooked British authorities. (Britain’s Last Witch) *** Jeremy Bentham was a philosopher whose ideas about mortality and utility extended beyond death. Bentham's wish for his body to be preserved and displayed as an "auto-icon" – so it could be seen publicly by all. And while his wishes were granted, it came with a few hiccups along the way… mostly with his poor head. (The Strange Story of Mr. Bentham’s Corpse) *** Annie Dorman was discovered lifeless with a gunshot wound, sending shockwaves through her tight-knit community. Suicide seemed improbable, leaving detectives baffled and family perplexed. Was it a crime of passion, an accident, murder… or truly suicide? In a similar case, just a few years later, in the serene countryside of Greenwich, New York, the lifeless form of Maggie Hourigan is found, floating in a tranquil pool, speculation runs rampant. Were these cases suicide, as hastily concluded, horrible accidents… or sinister murders? (The Mysterious Deaths of Annie Dorman and Maggie Hourigan) *** AND MORE!
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:02:11.442 = Show Open
    00:04:40.830 = Supernaturally Sick, Paranormally Poisoned
    00:21:39.741 = The Mysterious Deaths of Annie Dorman and Maggie Hourigan ***
    00:34:55.265 = Britain’s Last Witch ***
    00:43:19.651 = The Strange Story of Mr. Bentham’s Corpse
    00:54:21.727 = Eccentric Habits of History’s Elite ***
    01:04:25.454 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    “Supernaturally Sick, Paranormally Poisoned” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6bu93dju
    “The Mysterious Deaths of Annie Dorman and Maggie Hourigan” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/meu37k4m; https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4y9mn9a4
    “The Strange Story of Mr. Bentham’s Corpse” by Melissa Sartore for Weird History: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/1963DarkForces
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/1963DarkForces
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87kmst
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A “gigantic cigar-shaped UFO” is spotted over the Atlantic in 1963, but the witness is so terrified by her experiences that it takes her twenty years to come forward to tell her story. And in that same year, elsewhere in the United Kingdom, people were dealing with dark, paranormal, even satanic forces - with numerous events that still remain unexplained.
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:01:18.783 = Show Open
    00:02:35.157 = The 1963 Atlantic UFO – Part 1
    00:16:32.034 = The 1963 Atlantic UFO – Part 2 ***
    00:32:15.933 = 1963: Dark Paranormal Forces Invade The UK – Part 1 ***
    00:50:26.206 = 1963: Dark Paranormal Forces Invade The UK – Part 2 ***
    00:56:44.362 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    “The 1963 Atlantic UFO Encounter” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/z2j2zp88
    “Dark Paranormal Forces Invade The United Kingdom” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p93a79s
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    Originally aired: January 05, 2022
    
    
    This episode of Weird Darkness opens over the north Atlantic in May 1963, where a NATO English-language secretary based in Paris, flying on a near-empty DC-8 carrying fifty staff from Orly Airport to ministerial meetings in Ottawa, looked from her window and saw a dark grey, torpedo-shaped object six to seven thousand feet below the plane — its rear cut off sharply and squarely, with no wings, windows, or visible propulsion — before it vanished into cloud and the aircraft dropped into violent turbulence. Terrified and certain no one else aboard had noticed, she said nothing for almost twenty years, until a 1980 letter to Flying Saucer Review brought the account to light and the magazine published it the following year. The segment threads her sighting into a longer record of cigar-shaped craft: Melvin Vagle Jr. and his wife spotting a windowed object hovering over a plowed field near Grafton, Nebraska on November 22, 1961; Miss Footner tracking a silver, hundred-foot craft over Saanich Mountain near Victoria, British Columbia in early 1960; Reverend Lionel Browning and his wife photographing a grey mothership over Cressy, Tasmania on October 4, 1960 as smaller discs darted out of the clouds and explosions later shook nearby houses; RCMP Constable James Blackwood watching a cigar-shaped object near Clarenville, Newfoundland on November 26, 1978 mirror his patrol car's flashing lights for nearly two hours; a couple camping at Hexham, New South Wales in late December 1984 seeing discs swarm a lit craft that seemed to carry a helmeted figure; and an anonymous Swedish driver on Route 55 near Orsundsbro in June 1985 stepping out of her car to study a windowed craft she first mistook for a police helicopter.From there the episode crosses to England, where the night of November 16, 1963 brought four teenagers walking home from a dance past Sandling Park near Hythe, Kent face to face with a human-sized, headless creature with wings on its back; seventeen-year-old John Flaxton and eighteen-year-old Mervyn Hutchinson had first watched a bright gold oval descend behind the trees, and Flaxton felt a sudden, unexplained cold as the thing came at them through the woodland. The same evening in Saltwood, Tony Harrison and three companions saw a glowing oval and a figure in a scarlet cloak holding a flickering lantern, and within days John McGoldrick discovered three giant footprints, each roughly two feet long, near the spot where Keith Croucher had reported an identical object over a football field. The story then opens out into a year-long British wave: a flying saucer interfering with a woman's car headlights near Bluebell Hill in Kent; two men setting up a tripod that fired colored lights into the sky over the Britannia Barracks in Norwich; a market researcher named Joelle in Castleton encountering men who claimed to be extraterrestrials with bases on two of Jupiter's moons; and a dome-shaped craft that reportedly landed at RAF Cosford on December 10, washing the base in green light before vanishing. Stranger creatures shared the year — the Surrey Puma and other big cats stalking Shooter's Hill in London from July 18, a half-man, half-horse centaur seen in Sefton Park by witnesses including a police officer, a bulldog-headed monster rising beside two fishermen on Loch Ness, and a dinosaur-like animal that scattered seals along Cardigan Bay and left a half-eaten carcass behind. The episode closes on a darker thread of occult activity: two children found playing with a human skull taken from the ruined St. Mary's Church at Clophill in Bedfordshire, where Maltese crosses, cockerel feathers, and six tampered women's graves were uncovered; six decapitated horse heads and a cow, their jaws wrenched apart, discovered in Bluebell Woods at Caddington; clay effigies pierced with thorns and a sheep's head studded with thirteen thorns nailed up at Castle Rising in Norfolk; and a group of self-styled Devil worshippers interrupted mid-ritual at an active church in Westham, Sussex on December 7 — all set against a 1963 that began with one of the worst winters on record, claimed Labour leader Hugh Gaitskell and the poet Sylvia Plath, saw Ian Brady and Myra Hindley begin the Moors murders, and ended weeks after the assassination of President Kennedy.
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72749618Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:20:21 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA gigantic cigar-shaped craft shadowed a NATO airliner over the Atlantic in 1963, the same year similar motherships appeared over Australia, Canada, and the skies of a Britain overrun by headless creatures and desecrated churches. EPISODE BLOG PAGE...
    EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/1963DarkForces
    
    READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87kmst
    
    FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A “gigantic cigar-shaped UFO” is spotted over the Atlantic in 1963, but the witness is so terrified by her experiences that it takes her twenty years to come forward to tell her story. And in that same year, elsewhere in the United Kingdom, people were dealing with dark, paranormal, even satanic forces - with numerous events that still remain unexplained.
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
    00:01:18.783 = Show Open
    00:02:35.157 = The 1963 Atlantic UFO – Part 1
    00:16:32.034 = The 1963 Atlantic UFO – Part 2 ***
    00:32:15.933 = 1963: Dark Paranormal Forces Invade The UK – Part 1 ***
    00:50:26.206 = 1963: Dark Paranormal Forces Invade The UK – Part 2 ***
    00:56:44.362 = Show Close
    *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
    
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    *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
    
    SOURCES and RESOURCES:
    “The 1963 Atlantic UFO Encounter” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/z2j2zp88
    “Dark Paranormal Forces Invade The United Kingdom” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p93a79s
    (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    
    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
    Originally aired: January 05, 2022
    
    
    This episode of Weird Darkness opens over the north Atlantic in May 1963, where a NATO English-language secretary based in Paris, flying on a near-empty DC-8 carrying fifty staff from Orly Airport to ministerial meetings in Ottawa, looked from her window and saw a dark grey, torpedo-shaped object six to seven thousand feet below the plane — its rear cut off sharply and squarely, with no wings, windows, or visible propulsion — before it vanished into cloud and the aircraft dropped into violent turbulence. Terrified and certain no one else aboard had noticed, she said nothing for almost twenty years, until a 1980 letter to Flying Saucer Review brought the account to light and the magazine published it the following year. The segment threads her sighting into a longer record of cigar-shaped craft: Melvin Vagle Jr. and his wife spotting a windowed object hovering over a plowed field near Grafton, Nebraska on November 22, 1961; Miss Footner tracking a silver, hundred-foot craft over Saanich Mountain near Victoria, British Columbia in early 1960; Reverend Lionel Browning and his wife photographing a...]]>34761963_paranormal,atlantic_ufo,big_cat_sightings,cigar_shaped_ufo,clophill,cressy_ufo,cryptids,flying_saucer_review,hythe_creature,loch_ness_monster,nato_ufo,paranormal_history,sandling_park,satanic_activity,surrey_puma,ufo_mothership,uk_paranormal_1963,unexplained,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SilentWard
    IN THIS EPISODE: “Silent Ward” by Keith Conrad
    
    MORE Stories Like This: https://www.auditoryanthology.com
    
    Originally aired: June 29, 2026
    
    EPISODE PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/SilentWard
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72734279Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessShort-staffed and well past midnight, a young nurse accepts an overnight shift in the one hospital room everyone else refuses to enter — and she experiences something unlike she has before. IN THIS EPISODE: “Silent Ward” by Keith Conrad MORE Stories...
    IN THIS EPISODE: “Silent Ward” by Keith Conrad
    
    MORE Stories Like This: https://www.auditoryanthology.com
    
    Originally aired: June 29, 2026
    
    EPISODE PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/SilentWard
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>819falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/wdr20260628/==========
    HOUR ONE: A Virginia pilot encounters a mysterious golden orb during a skydive flight! *** For those who claim to have spoken with extraterrestrials, they are told the aliens arrive here from other worlds. But what if the so-called aliens aren’t really aliens at all – what if they are humans, visiting from the future? We begin with that story! (Aliens: Us From a Future Time?) *** Horror and Sci-Fi author and Weird Darkness fan J.D. Buffington doesn’t believe in such things as ghosts. If Houdini couldn't reach his wife from the other side, then certainly no one else could, either, right? But that being said, J.D. has had some weird stuff take place in his life. (My Many Ghostly Encounters) *** Soon after moving into a sprawling Denver mansion, Russell Hunter sensed he wasn't alone. I’ll share true events that inspired the film, “The Changeling”. (The Real Life Haunting That Inspired “The Changeling”)
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    HOUR TWO: Colorado’s best urban legends! *** A pitch black room at an inn, yields to a strange glow. (Comfort At The Comet Inn) *** Each year, hundreds of people simply disappear from parks and forests. What happened to them – and where are they? (People Are Vanishing Into Thin Air In Our National Parks) *** A series of unexplained incidents took place in the early 19th century at the Chase Vault, in the cemetery of the Christ Church in Oistins, Barbados. Each time the vault was opened to bury a family member, all coffins but one had changed position. (The Chase Vault)
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    SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Known as California's Freeway Killer, William Bonin used a Ford van to lure in teenage hitchhikers to rape and ruthlessly murder. (California’s Freeway Prowler) *** A couple is haunted by a slain rooster! (Cock-a-Doodle BOO!)
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    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
    “Virginia Pilot Encounters Mysterious Golden Orb During Skydive Flight” by Brandon Grimes for Paranormality Magazine: https://paranormalitymag.com/?ref=5714
    “Aliens: Us From a Future Time?” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2JptCDF
    “My Many Ghostly Encounters” by J.D. Buffington from his Circus Sized blog: http://bit.ly/2YvapqF
    “The Real Life Events That Inspired ‘The Changeling’” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2xwnMLa
    “The Forgotten Epidemic” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2RUIA8M
    “Comfort At The Comet Inn” by Jubelee from YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/93sauh8b
    “California’s Freeway Prowler” by Giselle Ruiz from All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hrvrs8z
    “The Chase Vault” from Ghost-Story.co.uk: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2dzwvsjk
    “Cock-a-Doodle BOO!” by James McGuinness: (link no longer available)
    “People Are Vanishing Into Thin Air In Our National Parks” by an unknown author: (link no longer available)
    “Colorado’s Best Urban Legends” from Paranormality Magazine: https://paranormalitymag.com/?ref=5714
    ==========
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    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72641963Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:06 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessDecades of alien encounters may not point to other worlds at all, but to a ruined future Earth — where the last survivors of humanity travel back to our present, disguised as the aliens we expect, to harvest the DNA that might save their dying...==========
    HOUR ONE: A Virginia pilot encounters a mysterious golden orb during a skydive flight! *** For those who claim to have spoken with extraterrestrials, they are told the aliens arrive here from other worlds. But what if the so-called aliens aren’t really aliens at all – what if they are humans, visiting from the future? We begin with that story! (Aliens: Us From a Future Time?) *** Horror and Sci-Fi author and Weird Darkness fan J.D. Buffington doesn’t believe in such things as ghosts. If Houdini couldn't reach his wife from the other side, then certainly no one else could, either, right? But that being said, J.D. has had some weird stuff take place in his life. (My Many Ghostly Encounters) *** Soon after moving into a sprawling Denver mansion, Russell Hunter sensed he wasn't alone. I’ll share true events that inspired the film, “The Changeling”. (The Real Life Haunting That Inspired “The Changeling”)
    ==========
    HOUR TWO: Colorado’s best urban legends! *** A pitch black room at an inn, yields to a strange glow. (Comfort At The Comet Inn) *** Each year, hundreds of people simply disappear from parks and forests. What happened to them – and where are they? (People Are Vanishing Into Thin Air In Our National Parks) *** A series of unexplained incidents took place in the early 19th century at the Chase Vault, in the cemetery of the Christ Church in Oistins, Barbados. Each time the vault was opened to bury a family member, all coffins but one had changed position. (The Chase Vault)
    ==========
    SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Known as California's Freeway Killer, William Bonin used a Ford van to lure in teenage hitchhikers to rape and ruthlessly murder. (California’s Freeway Prowler) *** A couple is haunted by a slain rooster! (Cock-a-Doodle BOO!)
    ==========
    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
    “Virginia Pilot Encounters Mysterious Golden Orb During Skydive Flight” by Brandon Grimes for Paranormality Magazine: https://paranormalitymag.com/?ref=5714
    “Aliens: Us From a Future Time?” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2JptCDF
    “My Many Ghostly Encounters” by J.D. Buffington from his Circus Sized blog: http://bit.ly/2YvapqF
    “The Real Life Events That Inspired ‘The Changeling’” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2xwnMLa
    “The Forgotten Epidemic” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2RUIA8M
    “Comfort At The Comet Inn” by Jubelee from YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/93sauh8b
    “California’s Freeway Prowler” by Giselle Ruiz from All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hrvrs8z
    “The Chase Vault” from Ghost-Story.co.uk: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2dzwvsjk
    “Cock-a-Doodle BOO!” by James McGuinness: (link no longer available)
    “People Are Vanishing Into Thin Air In Our National Parks” by an unknown author: (link no longer available)
    “Colorado’s Best Urban Legends” from Paranormality Magazine: 6054falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0701
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Message From Space” (February 28, 1978) ***WD
    00:46:14.309 = The Sealed Book, “Death Spins a Web” (April 01, 1945) ***WD
    01:15:36.156 = The Shadow, “The Ghost Walks Again” (March 16, 1941) ***WD
    01:40:19.756 = Sleep No More, “To Build a Fire” and “Three Skeleton Key” (February 20, 1957) ***WD
    02:09:17.703 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Doppelganger” (January 01, 1977)
    02:34:22.138 = Strange, “Greenwood Acres” (October 10, 1955) ***WD
    02:46:54.981 = Suspense, “Defense Rests” (March 09, 1944) ***WD
    03:16:42.462 = Tales of the Frightened, “Mirror of Death” (November 27, 1957)
    03:21:37.453 = The Creaking Door, “Cards” (1964-1965) ***WD
    03:49:11.172 = The Saint, “Mr. Important” (October 15, 1947) ***WD
    04:17:00.318 = Theater 1030, “Trespassers Will be Experimented Upon” (1968-1971) ***WD
    04:45:47.834 = Tales From The Tomb, “Hooked” (1960s)
    04:50:01.149 = Show Close
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0701
    
    Tonight's #RetroRadio — Old Time Radio in the Dark brings together a full night of vintage horror, mystery, and supernatural suspense, from a UFO sighting on an English hillside to a steel hook left dangling from a car door.
    
    • The CBS Radio Mystery Theater opens the night with "A Message From Space," written by Ian Martin and starring Tony Roberts, in which a skeptical American feature writer named Pete Heron is sent by his editor uncle to debunk the wave of UFO sightings around Warminster, England — an ancient stretch of Wiltshire ringed by 45,000-year-old burial mounds, or barrows, and crossed by invisible electromagnetic ley lines. Guided by a strange radio man called Bryce Bond up to Star Hill, Pete watches a glowing craft settle into a wheat field and leave behind a scorched, counterclockwise depression no wind could explain. But it's the violet-eyed woman named Maru who keeps appearing there — claiming to be a reporter, smelling of roses and lily of the valley, and seeming, somehow, entirely out of this world — who tests everything Pete thought he knew.
    • From The Sealed Book comes "Death Spins a Web," a tale narrated from the pages of the keeper's ponderous volume about the dying Mrs. Oliver Drake, who summons her three worthless grandchildren — Blanche, Vivian, and the charming polo-playing scoundrel Chris — to her mansion and announces that her entire fortune will go to just one of them. As Chris courts both beautiful cousins at once to hedge his bets, a canoe trip across a deserted lake sets a deadly scheme in motion, and the old woman proves to be playing a far stranger game than anyone suspects.
    • The Shadow presents "The Ghost Walks Again," with Lamont Cranston and Margot Lane traveling to a small New England town terrified by the apparition of Sir Roger Mathis, the village's stern Puritan founder, dead more than two hundred years. Townsfolk who favor opening the ancient meeting hall to the public keep turning up dead inside its torture stocks and presses, each victim clutching a death warrant signed in Sir Roger's own hand, and Cranston must determine whether a real ghost or a very human killer haunts the old colonial hall.
    • Sleep No More, hosted by Nelson Olmstead with Ben Grauer, offers two literary terrors. First is Jack London's "To Build a Fire," the unforgettable Yukon tale of a confident, imaginationless newcomer — a chechaquo — who sets out alone across the frozen trail at seventy-five below zero with only a husky for company, ignoring an old-timer's warning never to travel alone in such cold. Second is George G. Toudouze's "Three Skeleton Key," the story of a lighthouse keeper stationed on a tiny rock twenty miles off the coast of Guiana, who watches a derelict three-master sail straight toward the light carrying a writhing, starving army of ship's rats that soon lay siege to the tower with three men trapped inside.
    • BBC Radio 4's Spine Chillers delivers "Doppelganger," a modern psychological horror about Noah, a frazzled young assistant who keeps waking at exactly 3:44 a.m., drowning in FOMO and social-media envy as she frantically tries to be everywhere at once — her mother's birthday dinner, a girls' trip, an exclusive private members' club. When her doorbell camera records her leaving the apartment one night but never coming back, and a voice on the phone that sounds exactly like her own begins narrating her every move, the question becomes whether she's sleepwalking or being replaced.
    • Strange, hosted by author and supernatural expert Walter Gibson, presents "Greenwood Acres," the account of Army Lieutenant Seth Proctor, who, on leave in a small backwater Georgia town in 1952, goes fishing among the water lilies and discovers a gleaming white plantation house that his landlady insists has been a crumbling ruin since a Civil War tragedy in 1865. There he meets a beautiful blonde woman named Laura swimming in the river, who somehow already knows his name — and whose own story is bound up with a jealous uncle named Cassius and a renegade Northern soldier.
    • Suspense brings "Defense Rests," starring Alan Ladd as Robert Tasker, a young ex-convict and aspiring writer paroled into the law office of Max Krager, the only friend he's ever had, played by John McIntyre. When Krager's partner Arthur Hines — the very district attorney who once sent Tasker to San Quentin — turns up dead in his own office with Tasker's fingerprints on the paperweight beside him, the case looks open and shut, until a missing $50,000 and a switchboard girl named Peggy complicate everything.
    • Tales of the Frightened tells "Mirror of Death," the brief, eerie story of Celeste Collins, a pretty Irish girl of twenty-one whose hand mirror shatters on the floor on the morning of her birthday — and who, despite dismissing the broken-mirror superstition as nonsense, receives a tall, gift-wrapped delivery that evening with a reflection waiting inside it.
    • The Creaking Door, sponsored by State Express 555 cigarettes, presents "Cards," set at a charming English village fete where a devout vicar reluctantly agrees to have his fortune told with a pack of tarot cards by Mrs. Heyman. When she falls into a trance and warns him to fear death by fire, fear that which flies in the air but is not a bird, and fear the things of night — the bat, the wolf, and the leopard — the vicar plans to fly to Tanzania anyway to tour the mission stations funded by the fabulous Shelby Diamond fortune.
    • The Saint stars Vincent Price as Simon Templar, the Robin Hood of Modern Crime, who refuses a five-thousand-dollar bribe to leave a corrupt town and instead hunts the unknown crime boss who gunned down his childhood friend, Treasury agent John Daniels. Following a trail of frightened informants — undertakers, a doomed dame named Rose Taylor, a bookkeeper named Al Boston, and a terrifying insect-obsessed killer called the Professor — Templar closes in on the one man whose name nobody dares speak.
    • Theater 1030, a CBC Toronto production, offers "Trespassers Will Be Experimented Upon," a darkly comic supernatural tale by Anthony Lee Flanders about Nigel Hurdstrom, a winner of five Nobel Prizes, who drives his glamorous wife Vanessa across the Saskatchewan prairie toward a long-dreaded reunion. A storm strands them at the misty castle of the wicked Baron von Schenck — the mysterious figure who once taught a lonely farm boy everything the wind had to teach — and the pupil has come back to challenge his master, with a monstrous transplant machine waiting in the dungeon.
    • Tales From The Tomb closes the night with "Hooked," the classic campfire legend of Ronnie and Cindy, two Jefferson High teenagers parked on a deserted road by the woods, who hear a radio bulletin about an escaped killer with a steel hook for a right hand just moments before a loud thud strikes the passenger side of the truck.
    
    
    
    
    
    More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72734900Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:12:57 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA skeptical reporter is sent to debunk England's most famous UFO hotspot — but the more nights he spends on Star Hill, the harder it becomes to dismiss what he sees, and the woman who keeps appearing there may be asking him to believe in far more than...
    Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
    
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Message From Space” (February 28, 1978) ***WD
    00:46:14.309 = The Sealed Book, “Death Spins a Web” (April 01, 1945) ***WD
    01:15:36.156 = The Shadow, “The Ghost Walks Again” (March 16, 1941) ***WD
    01:40:19.756 = Sleep No More, “To Build a Fire” and “Three Skeleton Key” (February 20, 1957) ***WD
    02:09:17.703 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Doppelganger” (January 01, 1977)
    02:34:22.138 = Strange, “Greenwood Acres” (October 10, 1955) ***WD
    02:46:54.981 = Suspense, “Defense Rests” (March 09, 1944) ***WD
    03:16:42.462 = Tales of the Frightened, “Mirror of Death” (November 27, 1957)
    03:21:37.453 = The Creaking Door, “Cards” (1964-1965) ***WD
    03:49:11.172 = The Saint, “Mr. Important” (October 15, 1947) ***WD
    04:17:00.318 = Theater 1030, “Trespassers Will be Experimented Upon” (1968-1971) ***WD
    04:45:47.834 = Tales From The Tomb, “Hooked” (1960s)
    04:50:01.149 = Show Close
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0701
    
    Tonight's #RetroRadio — Old Time Radio in the Dark brings together a full night of vintage horror, mystery, and supernatural suspense, from a UFO sighting on an English hillside to a steel hook left dangling from a car door.
    
    • The CBS Radio Mystery Theater opens the night with "A Message From Space," written by Ian Martin and starring Tony Roberts, in which a skeptical American feature writer named Pete Heron is sent by his editor uncle to debunk the wave of UFO sightings around Warminster, England — an ancient stretch of Wiltshire ringed by 45,000-year-old burial mounds, or barrows, and crossed by invisible electromagnetic ley lines. Guided by a strange radio man called Bryce Bond up to Star Hill, Pete watches a glowing craft settle into a wheat field and leave behind a scorched, counterclockwise depression no wind could explain. But it's the violet-eyed woman named Maru who keeps appearing there — claiming to be a reporter, smelling of roses and lily of the valley, and seeming, somehow, entirely out of this world — who tests everything Pete thought he knew.
    • From The Sealed Book comes "Death Spins a Web," a tale narrated from the pages of the keeper's ponderous volume about the dying Mrs. Oliver Drake, who summons her three worthless grandchildren — Blanche, Vivian, and the charming polo-playing scoundrel Chris — to her mansion and announces that her entire fortune will go to just one of them. As Chris courts both beautiful cousins at once to hedge his bets, a canoe trip across a deserted lake sets a deadly scheme in motion, and the old woman proves to be playing a far stranger game than anyone suspects.
    • The Shadow presents "The Ghost Walks Again," with Lamont Cranston and Margot Lane traveling to a small New England town terrified by the apparition of Sir Roger Mathis, the village's stern Puritan founder, dead more than...]]>17451falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/invisibleenemy
      TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8scp4f
      
      “The Invisible Enemy” by Arnold Castle, originally published in “Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy” October 1954
      
      
      https://weirddarkness.com/invisibleenemy
      
      More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72734163Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:41:35 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn a world that has finally outlawed war, every boy must still report for combat at fifteen — and Tom is about to learn exactly what that means. TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8scp4f “The Invisible Enemy” by Arnold Castle, originally...
      TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8scp4f
      
      “The Invisible Enemy” by Arnold Castle, originally published in “Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy” October 1954
      
      
      https://weirddarkness.com/invisibleenemy
      
      More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1305falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/inexperiencedghost
      EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/inexperiencedghost
      
      READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2x3w7t7v
      
      FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A classic from H.G. Wells entitled “The Inexperienced Ghost”. It’s a short story that blends humor with the supernatural. It was first published in 1902 in the collection “Twelve Stories and a Dream.” The story centers around a man named Clayton who, during a gathering with friends at a London club, tells them an unusual tale about his recent encounter with a ghost. This ghost, however, is unlike typical spectral beings; it is inexperienced and rather inept at haunting. Clayton explains that he encountered the ghost at a house and discovered that it was struggling to perform its ghostly duties. The ghost, which had died only recently, was still getting accustomed to its new existence and was having trouble with the basic mechanics of haunting, such as passing through walls. Clayton, with a mix of curiosity and amusement, decides to help the ghost by giving it advice on how to properly haunt. But things begin to twist in the story, but I’ll refrain from spoilers so those of you who’ve not yet heard the story can enjoy it all the more. “The Inexperienced Ghost” is notable for its witty dialogue, playful exploration of ghostly themes, and its blend of the humorous with the eerie. Wells uses the story to subtly critique the conventions of ghost stories while also providing a unique take on the concept of the afterlife and what it might be like for those unaccustomed to it.
      
      LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
      Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
      *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
      
      SOURCES and RESOURCES:
      “The Inexperienced Ghost” by H.G. Wells, from the book “Alfred Hitchcock Presents: My Favorites In Suspense”:https://amzn.to/4crM3TM
      (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
      
      WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
      Originally aired: August 15, 2024
      
      More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72733548Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:40:17 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA bumbling, newly dead ghost can't remember the gestures that would let it leave — so a kindly skeptic offers to help, never guessing what the way out would cost. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/inexperiencedghost...
      EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/inexperiencedghost
      
      READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2x3w7t7v
      
      FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A classic from H.G. Wells entitled “The Inexperienced Ghost”. It’s a short story that blends humor with the supernatural. It was first published in 1902 in the collection “Twelve Stories and a Dream.” The story centers around a man named Clayton who, during a gathering with friends at a London club, tells them an unusual tale about his recent encounter with a ghost. This ghost, however, is unlike typical spectral beings; it is inexperienced and rather inept at haunting. Clayton explains that he encountered the ghost at a house and discovered that it was struggling to perform its ghostly duties. The ghost, which had died only recently, was still getting accustomed to its new existence and was having trouble with the basic mechanics of haunting, such as passing through walls. Clayton, with a mix of curiosity and amusement, decides to help the ghost by giving it advice on how to properly haunt. But things begin to twist in the story, but I’ll refrain from spoilers so those of you who’ve not yet heard the story can enjoy it all the more. “The Inexperienced Ghost” is notable for its witty dialogue, playful exploration of ghostly themes, and its blend of the humorous with the eerie. Wells uses the story to subtly critique the conventions of ghost stories while also providing a unique take on the concept of the afterlife and what it might be like for those unaccustomed to it.
      
      LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
      Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
      *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
      
      SOURCES and RESOURCES:
      “The Inexperienced Ghost” by H.G. Wells, from the book “Alfred Hitchcock Presents: My Favorites In Suspense”:https://amzn.to/4crM3TM
      (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
      
      WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
      Originally aired: August 15, 2024
      
      More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2093after_dinner_tale,audiobook_narration,classic_ghost_story,comic_ghost_story,dark_fiction,darren_marlar,eerie_fiction,frame_story,ghost_story,ghost_story_podcast,haunted_inn,hg_wells,paranormal_fiction,public_domain_horror,supernatural_fiction,the_inexperienced_ghost,vintage_ghost_stories,weird_fictionfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/noir-oldmanonsutterlane
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      TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84f78k
      
      THE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: In February 1989, Andy and Lisa Wyrick moved into a brick ranch house on Swint Loop in Ellerslie, Georgia, a small town in Harris County about a hundred miles south of Atlanta. The land had once been an antebellum plantation, and the previous owners had walked off and left the house abandoned long enough for it to go to auction. The following month, the Wyricks' three-year-old daughter Heidi began describing visits from an elderly man she called Mr. Gordy — silver-gray hair, dark suit, top hat, shiny black shoes — who pushed her on the backyard swing. Not long after, a wounded man she called Con appeared at the front door, a bloody bandage on his arm and blood soaking his shirt.Both were eventually tied to deceased local figures. James S. Gordy had run a real estate company in Columbus, Georgia, served for years as Sunday school superintendent at Ellison Methodist Church, and was connected to the Swint Loop property as executor and caretaker before his death. (His death year appears inconsistently across sources, with some citing 1972 and most citing 1974; either way, he died well over a decade before Heidi was born.) Lon "Con" Batchelor had lost his hand in a cotton gin accident as a teenager, returned home in bloodied clothing with his arm in bandages, and died of cancer in 1957. Heidi, who could not yet read, picked Gordy out of a blind photo lineup and walked directly to his grave among hundreds of headstones in a local cemetery. She identified Batchelor — whose name she'd heard as "Con" — from a family photograph brought to the house by Catherine Ledford, who had previously owned the adjacent property and knew the family history.Beginning in 1993, the activity escalated sharply. Heidi and other family members began seeing a black, hooded, faceless figure that moved through the house, stood in Heidi's closet, and appeared at the foot of her bed. Objects moved on their own; a kitchen chair pulled itself from the table in front of two witnesses; scratches appeared on Heidi and her father Andy across consecutive nights. The Wyricks' second daughter, Jordan, born February 3, 1994, later began reporting interactions with an unseen child. Parapsychologist Dr. William Roll — an Oxford-educated psychologist who had spent eight years researching at Oxford before building a scientific reputation studying haunting phenomena — investigated the case. He recorded an electromagnetic field spike to over forty milligauss in the parents' bedroom against a residential baseline near one-tenth of a milligauss, found elevated positive ion concentrations near Heidi's room, and tied her perceptions to environmental sensitivity and documented seismic activity in the Columbus region. He could not explain the scratches. Roll also traced a reported family history of psychic sensitivity across several generations, extending back to Lisa's mother and to land in north Georgia along the Trail of Tears route.Roll brought in medium Amy Allan — later known to television audiences through The Dead Files — who walked the property under blind conditions and identified three entities in the back rooms: two older men and a faceless dark presence. A second psychic, brought in separately by the family, named the same three entities in the same locations and identified the fireplace as a portal. Years of mounting medical bills kept the Wyricks in the house long after they wanted to leave. After Heidi was found suspended upside down above her bed by an unseen force, they sold the property when she reached her mid-teens. She reported seeing apparitions in the homes that followed.Andy Wyrick died in 2012 at age 45; no cause of death has been widely reported. Dr. William Roll died the same year, in February 2012. Heidi Wyrick married a man named Aaron, relocated to Columbus, and built a career in the medical field. She stopped seeing Mr. Gordy around age eight but still reports seeing the dark figure, and has said in interviews across many years that not a day passes when she doesn't wish the events had never happened. The case was featured on Unsolved Mysteries in 1994, profiled in the Discovery Channel's 2002 documentary A Haunting in Georgia, and served as source material for the 2013 film The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia. Heidi's aunt Joyce Cathey published a firsthand account in The Veil: Heidi Wyrick's Story.
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      Originally aired: June 28, 2026
      
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      TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84f78k
      
      THE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: In February 1989, Andy and Lisa Wyrick moved into a brick ranch house on Swint Loop in Ellerslie, Georgia, a small town in Harris County about a hundred miles south of Atlanta. The land had once been an antebellum plantation, and the previous owners had walked off and left the house abandoned long enough for it to go to auction. The following month, the Wyricks' three-year-old daughter Heidi began describing visits from an elderly man she called Mr. Gordy — silver-gray hair, dark suit, top hat, shiny black shoes — who pushed her on the backyard swing. Not long after, a wounded man she called Con appeared at the front door, a bloody bandage on his arm and blood soaking his shirt.Both were eventually tied to deceased local figures. James S. Gordy had run a real estate company in Columbus, Georgia, served for years as Sunday school superintendent at Ellison Methodist Church, and was connected to the Swint Loop property as executor and caretaker before his death. (His death year appears inconsistently across sources, with some citing 1972 and most citing 1974; either way, he died well over a decade before Heidi was born.) Lon "Con" Batchelor had lost his hand in a cotton gin accident as a teenager, returned home in bloodied clothing with his arm in bandages, and died of cancer in 1957. Heidi, who could not yet read, picked Gordy out of a blind photo lineup and walked directly to his grave among hundreds of headstones in a local cemetery. She identified Batchelor — whose name she'd heard as "Con" — from a family photograph brought to the house by Catherine Ledford, who had previously owned the adjacent property and knew the family history.Beginning in 1993, the activity escalated sharply. Heidi and other family members began seeing a black, hooded, faceless figure that moved through the house, stood in Heidi's closet, and appeared at the foot of her bed. Objects moved on their own; a kitchen chair pulled itself from the table in front of two witnesses; scratches appeared on Heidi and her father Andy across consecutive nights. The Wyricks' second daughter, Jordan, born February 3, 1994, later began reporting interactions with an unseen child. Parapsychologist Dr. William Roll — an Oxford-educated psychologist who had spent eight years researching at Oxford before building a scientific reputation studying haunting phenomena — investigated the case. He recorded an electromagnetic field spike to over forty milligauss in the parents' bedroom against a residential baseline near one-tenth of a milligauss, found elevated positive ion concentrations near Heidi's room, and tied her perceptions to environmental sensitivity and documented seismic activity in the Columbus region. He could not explain the scratches. Roll also traced a reported family history of psychic sensitivity across several generations, extending back to Lisa's mother and to land in north Georgia along the Trail of Tears route.Roll brought in medium Amy Allan — later known to television audiences through The Dead Files — who walked the property under blind conditions and identified three entities in the back rooms: two older men and a faceless dark presence. A second psychic, brought in separately by the family, named the same three entities in the same locations and identified the fireplace as a portal. Years of mounting medical bills kept the Wyricks in the house long after...]]>1884a_haunting_in_georgia,child_sees_ghosts,demonic_haunting,ellerslie_georgia,ghosts,haunted_house,hauntings,heidi_wyrick,lon_batchelor,mr_gordy,murder_noir,noir_fiction,paranormal,poltergeist,real_ghost_stories,southern_hauntings,true_crime,weird_darkness,william_roll,wyrick_family_hauntingfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0700
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      CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
      00:00:00.000 = Show Open
      00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Second Sight” (February 27, 1978) ***WD
      00:46:14.838 = Origin of Superstition, “Three On A Match” (December 16, 1932) ***WD
      01:00:44.894 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Don’t Tell Hilda” (February 27, 1949)
      01:29:14.739 = Peril, “Darkness Within” (1953) ***WD (LQ)
      01:58:15.099 = Mystery Playhouse, “Death is a Joker” (May 25, 1941) ***WD
      02:28:27.475 = Price of Fear, “Meeting In Athens” (July 07, 1973) ***WD
      02:55:48.036 = Ellery Queen, “Number Thirty-One” (September 07, 1947) ***WD
      03:24:14.186 = Quiet Please, “If I Should Die Before I Wake” (February 27, 1949)
      03:53:27.551 = Radio City Playhouse, “The Wind” (October 30, 1949) ***WD
      04:22:21.175 = Sam Spade, “Death of Dr. Denhoff Caper” (August 09, 1946) ***WD
      04:51:19.818 = Show Close
      
      (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
      (LQ) = Low Quality
      ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
      
      This episode of #RetroRadio — Old Time Radio in the Dark, hosted by Darren Marlar at WeirdDarkness.com, runs ten classic mystery, crime, and horror broadcasts back to back, from a condemned man who donates his eyes to the very person who framed him to Ray Bradbury's tale of a living, intelligent wind that hunts a man across the globe.
      
      • CBS Radio Mystery Theater opens the night with "Second Sight," a February 27, 1978 drama hosted by E.G. Marshall in which drifter Larry Millard, condemned to die in the gas chamber for the shotgun murder of farmer Jason Hadley, volunteers his own eyes for an anonymous corneal transplant — handing his sight to Glen Plaxton, the businessman who actually pulled the trigger and framed him to protect a secret reservoir land-grab. After the surgery, Plaxton and his partner Tip Foster begin to suspect that the dead man's eyes may have carried more than vision.
      • Next, Origin of Superstition traces the famous taboo against lighting three cigarettes from a single flame in "Three On A Match," a December 16, 1932 sketch that carries listeners back to 1899 and the Boer War in South Africa, where British officer Captain Frank Mattox laughs off the fire-reading warning of a Zulu medicine man named Grumbo, who reads ruin in the ashes and cautions of "danger in three."
      • In "Don't Tell Hilda," the hard-boiled Pat Novak For Hire (February 27, 1949, starring Jack Webb) finds the San Francisco waterfront boat-for-hire man tangled in murder when a beautiful blonde claiming amnesia collapses dead in a coffee joint after a fatal dose of sleeping pills. Hounded by Inspector Hellman and helped by boozy ex-doctor Jocko Madigan, Novak traces her to a long-vanished heiress named Marcia Halpern and a fortune up on Pacific Heights.
      • Peril offers the 1953 psychological case "Darkness Within," where Mrs. Diana Carson walks into the office of psychiatrist Dr. James Bancroft insisting that her mild-mannered stockbroker husband, Lionel Carson, seized the fireplace tongs and tried to murder her — then woke with no memory of the attack, much like the family cat she found poisoned in the basement. Bancroft must decide whether Lionel suffers a blackout-driven split personality or something far more deliberate.
      • Mystery Playhouse, hosted by Peter Lorre, stages "Death is a Joker" (May 25, 1941), the courtroom confession of Charles Luther, a homely stage comedian on trial for his life who recounts strangling his friend Robert Langwell in a fit of jealousy over the beautiful Julie Wenthoff — and then, hour by terrible hour, is forced to think and act like the cunning criminal he never meant to become.
      • The Price of Fear sends Vincent Price into the August heat of Athens for "Meeting In Athens," a July 7, 1973 chiller in which he befriends young English couple Mark Haxton and Gillian Gilroy on the Acropolis. When Mark vanishes after a late-night seaside villa party arranged by a heavyset stranger named Yannis, Price and Greek police officer Costas Polides uncover a black-market horror in which a man's rarest possession — his AB Rhesus-negative blood, recorded in the diary he kept on everything — can be worth killing for.
      • Ellery Queen investigates "Number Thirty-One" (September 7, 1947), in which suspected international diamond smuggler George Arcaris always books Cabin 31 aboard the steamship Aegea, and a Park Avenue butler from Harlem named Arthur Prine — who liked to play the number 31 in the numbers game — turns up dead in the East River. Ellery and Inspector Queen connect the recurring number to a smuggling ring involving wealthy socialites Pip Istram and Susu Mounting, with guest armchair detective Kent Smith invited to solve it first.
      • Quiet Please turns apocalyptic with "If I Should Wake Before I Die" (February 27, 1949), Wyllis Cooper's parable of Dr. Anderson, a coldly rational scientist who cares only for pure knowledge and never for its uses — even after his own brother Edward dies alone in an orbiting satellite rocket, and even as Project Phaeton, an atomic-fission projectile fired at the moon, sets loose consequences no equation predicted.
      • Radio City Playhouse adapts Ray Bradbury's "The Wind" (October 30, 1949), in which Allen Henderson telephones his friend Herb Thompson again and again, convinced that a living, intelligent wind — one that has stalked him from a crash in the Himalayas across every typhoon and hurricane he survived — has finally surrounded his lonely stone house to claim him, while Herb's wife Jane dismisses the whole thing as madness.
      • Sam Spade closes the night with the "Death of Dr. Denhoff Caper" (August 9, 1946), as Howard Duff's wisecracking detective is hired by psychoanalyst Dr. Gregory Denhoff to fend off a blackmailer named Nicolaitis — only for Denhoff to plunge from his penthouse window, the police to rule it suicide, and a stolen, microfilmed case history on actress Constance Brent to throw suspicion across the grieving widow, a Vienna-trained rival named Dr. Zoya, and Brent's hot-tempered husband.
      
      
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      CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
      00:00:00.000 = Show Open
      00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Second Sight” (February 27, 1978) ***WD
      00:46:14.838 = Origin of Superstition, “Three On A Match” (December 16, 1932) ***WD
      01:00:44.894 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Don’t Tell Hilda” (February 27, 1949)
      01:29:14.739 = Peril, “Darkness Within” (1953) ***WD (LQ)
      01:58:15.099 = Mystery Playhouse, “Death is a Joker” (May 25, 1941) ***WD
      02:28:27.475 = Price of Fear, “Meeting In Athens” (July 07, 1973) ***WD
      02:55:48.036 = Ellery Queen, “Number Thirty-One” (September 07, 1947) ***WD
      03:24:14.186 = Quiet Please, “If I Should Die Before I Wake” (February 27, 1949)
      03:53:27.551 = Radio City Playhouse, “The Wind” (October 30, 1949) ***WD
      04:22:21.175 = Sam Spade, “Death of Dr. Denhoff Caper” (August 09, 1946) ***WD
      04:51:19.818 = Show Close
      
      (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
      (LQ) = Low Quality
      ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
      
      This episode of #RetroRadio — Old Time Radio in the Dark, hosted by Darren Marlar at WeirdDarkness.com, runs ten classic mystery, crime, and horror broadcasts back to back, from a condemned man who donates his eyes to the very person who framed him to Ray Bradbury's tale of a living, intelligent wind that hunts a man across the globe.
      
      • CBS Radio Mystery Theater opens the night with "Second Sight," a February 27, 1978 drama hosted by E.G. Marshall in which drifter Larry Millard, condemned to die in the gas chamber for the shotgun murder of farmer Jason Hadley, volunteers his own eyes for an anonymous corneal transplant — handing his sight to Glen Plaxton, the businessman who actually pulled the trigger and framed him to protect a secret reservoir land-grab. After the surgery, Plaxton and his partner Tip Foster begin to suspect that the dead man's eyes may have carried more than vision.
      • Next, Origin of Superstition traces the famous taboo against lighting three cigarettes from a single flame in "Three On A Match," a December 16, 1932 sketch that carries listeners back to 1899 and the Boer War in South Africa, where British officer Captain Frank Mattox laughs off the fire-reading warning of a Zulu medicine man named Grumbo, who reads ruin in the ashes and cautions of "danger in three."
      • In "Don't Tell Hilda," the hard-boiled Pat Novak For Hire (February 27, 1949, starring Jack Webb) finds the San Francisco waterfront boat-for-hire man tangled in murder when a beautiful blonde claiming amnesia collapses dead in a coffee joint after a fatal dose of sleeping pills. Hounded by Inspector Hellman and helped by boozy ex-doctor Jocko Madigan, Novak traces her to a long-vanished heiress named Marcia Halpern and a fortune up on Pacific Heights.
      • Peril offers the 1953 psychological case "Darkness Within," where Mrs. Diana Carson walks into the office of psychiatrist Dr. James Bancroft insisting that her mild-mannered stockbroker husband, Lionel Carson, seized the fireplace tongs and tried to murder her — then woke with no memory of the attack, much like the family cat she found poisoned in the basement. Bancroft must decide whether Lionel suffers a blackout-driven split personality or something far more...]]>17570falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/russiansleepexperiment
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        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Russian Sleep Experiment *** The Poltergeist Film Curse *** The Goat-Man of Maryland *** The Patterson Family Disappearance *** The Legend of the Leprechaun
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:01:06.939 = Show Open
        00:01:55.409 = The Poltergeist Curse
        00:06:21.074 = The Goatman of Prince George’s County
        00:14:07.417 = The Lore of the Leprechaun ***
        00:16:55.345 = Vanishing of the Pattersons
        00:27:39.437 = The Russian Sleep Experiment ***
        00:43:05.653 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “The Russian Sleep Experiment”: http://bit.ly/36mHCc9
        "Leprechaun: One Of The Most Famous And Powerful Creatures Of The Irish Faerie Folk" (link no longer available)
        “The El Paso Vanishing (What Happened To The Pattersons?)”: http://bit.ly/2JHq3cW
        “Maryland’s Goat-Man Is Half Man, Half Goat, and Out For Blood”: http://bit.ly/2pEciVw
        “The Poltergeist Curse?”: http://bit.ly/36oH857
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        Originally aired: July 22, 2018
        Weird Darkness travels from a cursed Hollywood film set to a Maryland goat-monster, the cobbler-fairies of Irish legend, a vanished El Paso couple, and a blood-soaked Soviet sleep laboratory where the test subjects no longer wanted to be set free.It opens with the deaths that shadow the Poltergeist films, beginning with Heather O'Rourke, who played Carol Anne Freeling from the original 1982 release through both sequels and died at twelve in San Diego in February 1986 during surgery for a bowel obstruction later traced to a congenital intestinal flaw. Dominique Dunne, who played older sister Dana Freeling, was strangled in 1982 by John Sweeney outside her Hollywood home, and Sweeney served just three years and seven months. Julian Beck, the gaunt preacher Kane of Poltergeist II, died of stomach cancer in 1983, and Will Sampson, who played the shaman Taylor, died after a heart-lung transplant — four deaths that fed a curse legend later thickened by JoBeth Williams' claim that Steven Spielberg used real human skeletons as cheaper props and by Sampson's own ritual cleansing of the set.From there the episode crosses into Prince George's County, Maryland, where the Goatman has stalked local legend for decades. One origin story sets him at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, a half-man, half-goat creature born from a USDA experiment gone wrong; another makes him a herdsman driven mad after teenagers slaughtered his flock. University of Maryland folklorist Barry Pearson traces his heyday to the 1970s and the 1971 decapitation of a puppy named Ginger in Bowie, an incident the Washington Post covered and locals pinned on the creature haunting Fletchertown and Lottsford roads, while Beltsville spokesperson Kim Kaplan dryly wonders whether a goatman that old would be collecting Social Security by now.Next the show turns to Irish folklore and the leprechaun, the solitary fairy whose name traces to a Gaelic root for a small body or a shoemaker. Standing two to three feet tall in a green or red coat and buckled shoes, he works as a fairy cobbler who stitches only a single shoe and never a pair, guards a hidden pot of gold, and trades three wishes for his freedom when a human manages to catch him. He lives in cave networks reached through rabbit holes and the hollow trunks of fairy trees, and damaging one of those trees is said to draw a lifetime of bad luck.From the green hills of Ireland the episode moves to El Paso, Texas, where William and Margaret Patterson left their home at 3000 Piedmont Drive on March 5, 1957 and were never seen again, dinner dishes still in the sink and their cat Tommy left without food. The owners of Patterson Photo Supply vanished without packing a suitcase, their associate Doyle Kirkland turned up driving William's Cadillac with a thin story about a vacation, and a telegram from Dallas signed with the wrong middle initial named Kirkland as William's replacement at the store. Decades on, caretaker Reinaldo Nangre claimed he had cleaned blood from the garage and found a piece of scalp on the boat propeller before dying in a car crash, and Sheriff Leo Samaniego floated the theory that the couple were Soviet spies photographing Fort Bliss, leaving a disappearance that was declared a death in 1964 and has never been solved.The episode closes in the late 1940s, when Soviet researchers sealed five political prisoners in a chamber and kept them awake for fifteen days with an experimental gas-based stimulant, promising freedom in exchange for thirty sleepless days. Paranoia set in after five days, screaming after nine, and when the chamber was opened on the fifteenth the soldiers found four men still alive amid their own torn-out organs, having eaten their own flesh and blocked the floor drain with it, fighting any attempt to remove them and begging for the gas rather than sleep. One subject, pinned for surgery without anesthetic, wrote only the words "keep cutting," and as the last of them was shot through the heart he claimed to be the madness that lurks in every sleeping mind, choking out that he was so nearly free.
        
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        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Russian Sleep Experiment *** The Poltergeist Film Curse *** The Goat-Man of Maryland *** The Patterson Family Disappearance *** The Legend of the Leprechaun
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:01:06.939 = Show Open
        00:01:55.409 = The Poltergeist Curse
        00:06:21.074 = The Goatman of Prince George’s County
        00:14:07.417 = The Lore of the Leprechaun ***
        00:16:55.345 = Vanishing of the Pattersons
        00:27:39.437 = The Russian Sleep Experiment ***
        00:43:05.653 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “The Russian Sleep Experiment”: http://bit.ly/36mHCc9
        "Leprechaun: One Of The Most Famous And Powerful Creatures Of The Irish Faerie Folk" (link no longer available)
        “The El Paso Vanishing (What Happened To The Pattersons?)”: http://bit.ly/2JHq3cW
        “Maryland’s Goat-Man Is Half Man, Half Goat, and Out For Blood”: http://bit.ly/2pEciVw
        “The Poltergeist Curse?”: http://bit.ly/36oH857
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        Originally aired: July 22, 2018
        Weird Darkness travels from a cursed Hollywood film set to a Maryland goat-monster, the cobbler-fairies of Irish legend, a vanished El Paso couple, and a blood-soaked Soviet sleep laboratory where the test subjects no longer wanted to be set free.It opens with the deaths that shadow the Poltergeist films, beginning with Heather O'Rourke, who played Carol Anne Freeling from the original 1982 release through both sequels and died at twelve in San Diego in February 1986 during surgery for a bowel obstruction later traced to a congenital intestinal flaw. Dominique Dunne, who played older sister Dana Freeling, was strangled in 1982 by John Sweeney outside her Hollywood home, and Sweeney served just three years and seven months. Julian Beck, the gaunt preacher Kane of Poltergeist II,...]]>2627falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/haunterofthedark
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        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: I’m back with a classic horror story, requested by one of you, my Weirdo family members. “The Haunter in the Dark” written by horror writer H.P. Lovecraft.
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:00:59.102 = About The Story
        00:03:15.896 = The Haunter of the Dark ***
        01:05:59.476 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        POEM: “Nemesis” by H.P. Lovecraft: https://tinyurl.com/y466z69v
        The Cthulhu Mythos: https://tinyurl.com/y22oe79f
        “The Haunter of the Dark” by H.P. Lovecraft: https://tinyurl.com/y33eprua
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        Originally aired: July 30, 2020
        On this listener-requested episode of Weird Darkness, Darren Marlar narrates H.P. Lovecraft's last known story, "The Haunter in the Dark," the centerpiece of a three-part collaboration with fellow horror writer Robert Bloch.The episode opens with how the story came to be written. Robert Bloch, then a young admirer of Lovecraft, published "The Shambler From the Stars" in the September 1935 issue of Weird Tales, setting his tale inside Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. Two months later, in early November 1935, Lovecraft answered the homage by writing "The Haunter in the Dark" and dedicating it to Bloch; the story ran in Weird Tales in December 1936 (Volume 28, Number 5). It was the last story Lovecraft is known to have written before he died on March 15, 1937, and Bloch eventually closed the trilogy in 1950 with "The Shadow of the Steeple." The story's epigraph comes from the second stanza of Lovecraft's own 1917 poem "Nemesis."From there, the narration follows Robert Harrison Blake, a writer and painter of weird fiction who leaves 620 East Knapp Street in Milwaukee and takes the upper floor of an old house on College Hill in Providence during the winter of 1934–35. Blake grows obsessed with a black, abandoned church across the city on Federal Hill — a steeple shunned by birds and feared by the Italian neighborhood around it — and eventually breaks in, finding the moldering relics of the Starry Wisdom sect, a cult that took root after Professor Enoch Bowen returned from Egypt in 1844 carrying an artifact called the Shining Trapezohedron. In the windowless tower he uncovers the stone itself, a four-inch red-striated polyhedron that opens like a window onto other worlds, resting beside the charred skeleton of Edwin M. Lillibridge, a Providence Telegram reporter who vanished inside the same building in 1893. Gazing into the crystal rouses the Haunter of the Dark — an avatar of Nyarlathotep that can move only in blackness and is driven back by light — and the rest of the tale tracks Blake's collapse into sleepwalking, scorched hair, and frantic diary entries as a violent August thunderstorm threatens the streetlights keeping the entity penned in. When the power fails over Providence at 2:12 in the morning, the thing leaves its steeple, and Blake is found dead at his desk the next day with bulging eyes and a face frozen in terror, his final scrawled line describing a three-lobed burning eye — after which the physician Dr. Dexter hurls the box and the glowing stone into the deepest channel of Narragansett Bay.
        
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        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/haunterofthedark
        
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        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: I’m back with a classic horror story, requested by one of you, my Weirdo family members. “The Haunter in the Dark” written by horror writer H.P. Lovecraft.
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:00:59.102 = About The Story
        00:03:15.896 = The Haunter of the Dark ***
        01:05:59.476 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        POEM: “Nemesis” by H.P. Lovecraft: https://tinyurl.com/y466z69v
        The Cthulhu Mythos: https://tinyurl.com/y22oe79f
        “The Haunter of the Dark” by H.P. Lovecraft: https://tinyurl.com/y33eprua
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        Originally aired: July 30, 2020
        On this listener-requested episode of Weird Darkness, Darren Marlar narrates H.P. Lovecraft's last known story, "The Haunter in the Dark," the centerpiece of a three-part collaboration with fellow horror writer Robert Bloch.The episode opens with how the story came to be written. Robert Bloch, then a young admirer of Lovecraft, published "The Shambler From the Stars" in the September 1935 issue of Weird Tales, setting his tale inside Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. Two months later, in early November 1935, Lovecraft answered the homage by writing "The Haunter in the Dark" and dedicating it to Bloch; the story ran in Weird Tales in December 1936 (Volume 28, Number 5). It was the last story Lovecraft is known to have written before he died on March 15, 1937, and Bloch eventually closed the trilogy in 1950 with "The Shadow of the Steeple." The story's epigraph comes from the second stanza of Lovecraft's own 1917 poem "Nemesis."From there, the narration follows Robert Harrison Blake, a writer and painter of weird fiction who leaves 620 East Knapp Street in Milwaukee and takes the upper floor of an old house on College Hill in Providence during the winter of 1934–35. Blake grows obsessed with a black, abandoned church across the city on Federal Hill — a steeple shunned by birds and feared by the Italian neighborhood around it — and eventually breaks in, finding the moldering relics of the Starry Wisdom sect, a cult that took root after Professor Enoch Bowen returned from Egypt in 1844 carrying an artifact called the Shining Trapezohedron. In...]]>4034falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/carrero-subway-fire
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        SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/f15-jellyfish
        
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        SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/dubbot
        
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        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
        
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        SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/dubbot
        
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        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedWhitewater
        
        READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WD20260626B-HauntedWhitewater-transcript.txt
        
        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Whitewater legend says that the bizarre experiments conducted at the Morris Pratt Institute of Spiritualism in Wisconsin, to communicate with the dead, have left the town cursed by witches and haunted by restless spirits. It’s no wonder it has garnered the nickname of “Second Salem.” (Whitewater: The Second Salem) *** The Wild West had many drifters with troubled pasts. One found himself at the heart of one of the most infamous crimes in American history. Ben Kuhl went from horse theft, to stagecoach robbery, to murder – from notoriety to infamy – all in pursuit of elusive riches. Finally arrested and convicted due to a bloody handprint (The Last Stagecoach Robbery) *** Fred West was just a regular boy, or so it seemed. But behind closed doors, in reality, he was becoming evil incarnate. And upon meeting his future wife Rose, it only expanded his predatory predilections. Fred and Rose descended from petty crimes to unspeakable horrors of rape and murder – even of the most young and innocent. From their "House of Horrors" the depths of their depravity was acted out — hidden from site. But as the walls closed in and the truth emerged, the true horror of their crimes was laid bare. (The Evils of Fred And Rose West) *** AND MORE!
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:02:20.946 = Show Open
        00:04:34.008 = Whitewater: The Second Salem
        00:24:07.841 = The Evils of Fred And Rose West ***
        00:40:14.638 = The Last Stagecoach Robbery ***
        00:53:46.205 = Bygone Gluttons ***
        01:06:32.360 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “Whitewater: The Second Salem” by Charlie Hintz for Wisconsin Frights: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9bktup
        “Bygone Gluttons” by Ben Gazur for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p99hjxj
        “The Evils of Fred and Rose West” from Biography: https://www.biography.com/crime/fred-west
        “The Last Stagecoach Robbery” from Creative History Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdh3h8h5
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
        
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        Originally aired: April 16, 2024
        
        This episode of Weird Darkness travels from a Wisconsin school built to teach the living how to speak with the dead, through the cellar of one of Britain's most notorious murder houses, to the last stagecoach robbery in American history and a gallery of history's most ravenous eaters.It opens in Whitewater, Wisconsin, where farmer Morris Pratt vowed during an 1880s seance to build a temple to the spirit world if he ever grew rich. A trance medium named Mary Hayes-Chynoweth steered him toward a barren tract on Michigan's Upper Peninsula that turned out to sit atop the Gogebic iron range, and the fortune that followed funded the Morris Pratt Institute, the world's only school dedicated to spiritualism, which locals nicknamed the "Spook Temple." Students studied clairvoyance, levitation, and psychic surgery in a three-story building whose white-painted top floor was closed to non-believers, and even agnostic Chicago attorney Clarence Darrow left it admitting he was mystified. The school later relocated to Milwaukee and still operates, but Whitewater kept its reputation, earning the name "Second Salem" for its tales of the axe-murdering witch Mary Worth in Oak Grove Cemetery, the inward-pointing spikes on the Starin Park water tower, the haunted Witches Triangle formed by its three cemeteries, and a tentacled creature said to have overturned a fishing boat on Whitewater Lake in 1923.From there the episode moves to Gloucester, England, and the crimes of Fred and Rose West, who tortured, raped, and murdered young women and girls across roughly two decades. Fred, born in 1941 and shaped in part by head injuries from a teenage motorcycle crash, killed his pregnant lover Anna McFall in 1967 and removed her fingers and toes, a mutilation he repeated on later victims including his first wife Rena Costello and his own daughter Heather. He and Rose buried nine victims beneath 25 Cromwell Street, the address the press called the "House of Horrors," and added Heather to the back garden. Detective Constable Hazel Savage's investigation finally exposed them; Fred hanged himself in his cell on January 1, 1995, and Rose was convicted of ten murders that November and handed a whole life order.Next the show heads to the snowbound mountains around Jarbidge, Nevada, where on December 5, 1916, drifter Ben Kuhl ambushed the Rogerson-Jarbidge mail stage, shot driver Fred Searcy in the back of the head with a .44 revolver, and made off with a mailbag holding four thousand dollars in cash. A stray dog led searchers to the buried money, and Kuhl's ivory-handled pistol marked him as a suspect, but the conviction turned on a bloody palm print found on an envelope from the coach, the first time such forensic evidence sent a man to prison for murder in the United States. Kuhl drew a death sentence later commuted to life, served nearly twenty-eight years, and died of tuberculosis in San Francisco in 1946 without ever revealing where the loot was hidden.The episode closes with a parade of history's most extreme eaters, from Georgian London's Edward Dando, who downed hundreds of oysters at a sitting and walked out without paying until cholera killed him in prison in 1832, to seventeenth-century Kentishman Nicholas Wood, who ate raw sheep wool and horns included. It runs through Roman emperor Vitellius, who vomited between courses to keep feasting and invented a dish of flamingo tongues and lamprey entrails; the corpulent King George IV, lampooned as the "Prince of Whales"; the geologist William Buckland, who tasted moles, panthers, and a preserved fragment of a king's heart; and Elvis Presley and his pound-of-bacon Fool's Gold Sandwich. It ends with the most disturbing case of all, the eighteenth-century Frenchman Tarrare, whose bottomless hunger drove him to eat stones, live animals, and raw offal, and who was expelled from a hospital after he was suspected of devouring a fourteen-month-old child.
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72706591Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:06 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA grieving farmer's seance vow and a healer's vision of buried iron built the world's only school for talking to the dead — and left the town of Whitewater steeped in legends of witches, haunted cemeteries, and things that crawl out of the lake....
        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedWhitewater
        
        READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WD20260626B-HauntedWhitewater-transcript.txt
        
        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Whitewater legend says that the bizarre experiments conducted at the Morris Pratt Institute of Spiritualism in Wisconsin, to communicate with the dead, have left the town cursed by witches and haunted by restless spirits. It’s no wonder it has garnered the nickname of “Second Salem.” (Whitewater: The Second Salem) *** The Wild West had many drifters with troubled pasts. One found himself at the heart of one of the most infamous crimes in American history. Ben Kuhl went from horse theft, to stagecoach robbery, to murder – from notoriety to infamy – all in pursuit of elusive riches. Finally arrested and convicted due to a bloody handprint (The Last Stagecoach Robbery) *** Fred West was just a regular boy, or so it seemed. But behind closed doors, in reality, he was becoming evil incarnate. And upon meeting his future wife Rose, it only expanded his predatory predilections. Fred and Rose descended from petty crimes to unspeakable horrors of rape and murder – even of the most young and innocent. From their "House of Horrors" the depths of their depravity was acted out — hidden from site. But as the walls closed in and the truth emerged, the true horror of their crimes was laid bare. (The Evils of Fred And Rose West) *** AND MORE!
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:02:20.946 = Show Open
        00:04:34.008 = Whitewater: The Second Salem
        00:24:07.841 = The Evils of Fred And Rose West ***
        00:40:14.638 = The Last Stagecoach Robbery ***
        00:53:46.205 = Bygone Gluttons ***
        01:06:32.360 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “Whitewater: The Second Salem” by Charlie Hintz for Wisconsin Frights: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9bktup
        “Bygone Gluttons” by Ben Gazur for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p99hjxj
        “The Evils of Fred and Rose West” from Biography: https://www.biography.com/crime/fred-west
        “The Last Stagecoach Robbery” from Creative History Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdh3h8h5
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links...]]>4066ben_kuhl,bloody_palm_print,british_serial_killers,bygone_gluttons,fred_and_rose_west,haunted_wisconsin,house_of_horrors,jarbidge_nevada,last_stagecoach_robbery,morris_pratt_institute,paranormal_podcast,second_salem,spiritualism_history,spook_temple,talking_to_the_dead,tarrare,true_crime_podcast,weird_darkness,whitewater_wisconsin,witches_trianglefalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/CircusCameToTown
        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CircusCameToTown
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:29.387 = When The Circus Came To Town
        00:13:52.485 = Alone ***
        00:51:09.612 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “When The Circus Came to Town” by Stephanie Scissom: https://tinyurl.com/y7slhth9
        “Alone” by 5yn: https://tinyurl.com/ybcllfpn
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        Originally aired: June 25, 2020
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72706234Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:06 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe circus came overnight, but when it left, three boys were dead—and I was no longer human. *** There are contestants from TV’s reality show “Alone” whom you’ve never seen—because they never made it back. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):...
        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CircusCameToTown
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:29.387 = When The Circus Came To Town
        00:13:52.485 = Alone ***
        00:51:09.612 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “When The Circus Came to Town” by Stephanie Scissom: https://tinyurl.com/y7slhth9
        “Alone” by 5yn: https://tinyurl.com/ybcllfpn
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        Originally aired: June 25, 2020
        
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        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Loser Take it All” (February 24, 1978) ***WD
        00:46:58.849 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Doctor And Lunatic” (April 26, 1946)
        01:16:08.715 = Mr. Keen, “Mr. Trevor’s Secret” (February 17, 1944)
        01:46:10.329 = Murder at Midnight, “Death Across The Board” (September 18, 1946)
        02:12:35.073 = The Black Museum, “A Silencer” (1951-1952) ***WD
        02:39:11.673 = Mysterious Traveler, “Strange New World” (February 19, 1952) ***WD
        03:09:18.423 = CBC Nightfall, “The Chrysalids, Part 1” (June 10, 1983)
        03:39:33.359 = CBC Nightfall, “The Chrysalids, Part 2” (June 17, 1983) ***WD (LQ)
        04:07:01.729 = CBC Nightfall, “The Chrysalids, Part 3” (June 24, 1983)
        04:37:59.139 = Obsession, “Wind Song” (1950-1951)
        05:07:42.417 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72706887Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:00:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessTwo downed pilots wash up on a deserted Pacific island and discover that the atomic bomb tests there have bred something monstrous in the lagoon — and it's coming ashore. | Mysterious Traveler: “Strange New World” Look for this podcast on Apple...
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Loser Take it All” (February 24, 1978) ***WD
        00:46:58.849 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Doctor And Lunatic” (April 26, 1946)
        01:16:08.715 = Mr. Keen, “Mr. Trevor’s Secret” (February 17, 1944)
        01:46:10.329 = Murder at Midnight, “Death Across The Board” (September 18, 1946)
        02:12:35.073 = The Black Museum, “A Silencer” (1951-1952) ***WD
        02:39:11.673 = Mysterious Traveler, “Strange New World” (February 19, 1952) ***WD
        03:09:18.423 = CBC Nightfall, “The Chrysalids, Part 1” (June 10, 1983)
        03:39:33.359 = CBC Nightfall, “The Chrysalids, Part 2” (June 17, 1983) ***WD (LQ)
        04:07:01.729 = CBC Nightfall, “The Chrysalids, Part 3” (June 24, 1983)
        04:37:59.139 = Obsession, “Wind Song” (1950-1951)
        05:07:42.417 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
        CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0699
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18513classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0698
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Vanishing Lady” (February 23, 1978) ***WD
        00:47:12.759 = Lux Radio Theater, “Strangers On a Train” (December 03, 1951)
        01:42:29.027 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD
        02:11:29.529 = Philip Marlowe, “Ladies Night” (February 21, 1950)
        02:42:27.542 = The Black Mass, “Nightmare” (January 18, 1964) ***WD
        03:09:50.427 = Michael Shayne, “Date With a Wedding” (May 14, 1945) ***WD
        03:39:01.077 = Beyond Midnight, “Sheriff’s Wife” (1969) ***WD (LQ)
        04:07:02.485 = Mindwebs, “When It Changed” (1976-1984) ***WD
        04:34:02.016 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD
        05:03:52.064 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
        CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0698
        
        
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72696324Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:47:06 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessHis fiancée disappears without a trace the night they were supposed to set their wedding date, and the deeper Peter digs, the closer he gets to a secret the government would rather keep buried. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart...
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        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Vanishing Lady” (February 23, 1978) ***WD
        00:47:12.759 = Lux Radio Theater, “Strangers On a Train” (December 03, 1951)
        01:42:29.027 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD
        02:11:29.529 = Philip Marlowe, “Ladies Night” (February 21, 1950)
        02:42:27.542 = The Black Mass, “Nightmare” (January 18, 1964) ***WD
        03:09:50.427 = Michael Shayne, “Date With a Wedding” (May 14, 1945) ***WD
        03:39:01.077 = Beyond Midnight, “Sheriff’s Wife” (1969) ***WD (LQ)
        04:07:02.485 = Mindwebs, “When It Changed” (1976-1984) ***WD
        04:34:02.016 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD
        05:03:52.064 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
        CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0698
        
        
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18283classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/stgermain
        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/stgermain
        
        READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WD20260625-StGermain.txt
        
        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The mystery surrounding Count St. Germain is more than a little strange. Some think him to be a centuries old vampire. Others believe him to be a time traveler. And still others believe the whole thing to be a complete fraud. (The Vampire Time-Traveler) *** Escaping jail isn't easy, but we’ll look at some who did the impossible – escaping the most secure prisons, in the most daring of ways. (History’s Most Daring Prison Breaks) *** What would you do if you discovered that the church you attend every Sunday has a dark past that involves hauntings and supernatural phenomena? We’ll look at some of the most haunted churches in the United States – perhaps you attend one of them and don’t even realize it! (Most Haunted Churches in America) *** Benny Binion was one of the friendliest mobsters in Las Vegas… unless, of course, you made him mad. (Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute)
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:01:46.615 = Show Open
        00:03:35.546 = St. Germain: The Vampire Time Traveler
        00:15:55.827 = Daring Prison Breaks ***
        00:35:47.335 = Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute ***
        00:52:51.426 = Most Haunted Churches in America ***
        01:00:52.327 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “The Vampire Time-Traveler” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2f2psdnm
        “History’s Most Daring Prison Breaks” by Mike Rothschild for Ranker’s Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p948z5e
        “Most Haunted Churches in America” by Rain-Screaming-For-Horror, posted at Vocal.Media:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8we2se
        “Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute” by Melissa Sartore for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rczaf27
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        Originally aired: December, 2021
        This episode of Weird Darkness moves from an immortal vampire said to haunt two centuries of high society, through history's most audacious prison escapes, into the bloody rise of a Las Vegas gambling kingpin, and ends among the haunted pews of America's churches.It opens in London in the early 1740s, where a man known as the Count of St. Germain charmed the upper classes with flawless violin playing, fluency in several languages, and a habit of handing out diamonds, prompting Horace Walpole — son of Prime Minister Robert Walpole — to describe him in a letter as odd and mad before the Count was arrested on suspicion of spying and released without charge. He surfaced next in Paris as a regular guest of Louis XV, working in a commissioned laboratory on fabric dyes and carrying out discreet missions, while gossip held that he could turn ordinary stones into jewels and had lived for hundreds or thousands of years, even claiming presence at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. After reported appearances aiding Catherine the Great in Russia and a friendship with Prince Charles of Hesse-Cassel in Germany, where he was said to die in 1784, the story jumps to early-1900s New Orleans and a wealthy newcomer named Jacques St. Germain, who threw lavish parties yet never ate or drank, claimed descent from the Count, and bore an uncanny resemblance to him. The account turns dark when a woman leapt from his balcony into the street, telling police he had bitten her neck; St. Germain vanished overnight, leaving his belongings behind and several open bottles that proved to hold a mixture of wine and blood.From there the episode trades immortality for ingenuity, walking through the boldest jailbreaks on record. It runs from the 2016 Orange County escape, where Jonathan Tieu, Bac Duong, and Hossein Nayeri cut through walls and rappelled to a sixteen-hour head start, to Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán slipping out of Altiplano through a mile-long lighted tunnel in 2015, and Clinton Correctional inmates David Sweat and Richard Matt crawling through a steam pipe with tools handed over by prison worker Joyce Mitchell. Ted Bundy jumped from a Colorado courthouse library window, John Dillinger bluffed his way out of an Indiana jail with a wooden pistol painted in shoe polish, and yoga master Choi Gap Bok greased himself and squeezed through a six-by-eighteen-inch food slot in thirty-four seconds. The larger breakouts carry heavier counts: three men vanished from Alcatraz in 1962 on a raft of raincoats, more than 480 Taliban prisoners filed out of Kandahar's Sarpoza Prison through a thousand-foot tunnel in 2011, over a thousand Japanese prisoners stormed the wire at Australia's Cowra camp in 1944, and inmates at the Nazi death camp Sobibor killed eleven SS guards with homemade knives before running for the treeline.Next the episode settles in Dallas and then Las Vegas with Lester Ben "Benny" Binion, the cowboy-hatted racketeer who founded the World Series of Poker and shot rival bootlegger Frank Bolding in the neck in 1931, walking away with a two-year suspended sentence and the nickname the Cowboy. He killed gambling competitor Ben Frieden in 1936 and beat the charge after witnesses vanished, ran dice games and bookies out of Dallas hotels for high rollers like Howard Hughes and H.L. Hunt, then moved to Las Vegas in 1946 and turned the Eldorado into the no-limit Horseshoe, laying down the first carpet in a Vegas casino. His feud with Dallas gambler Herbert "the Cat" Noble ran through eleven attempts on Noble's life and killed Noble's wife Mildred with a car bomb before a mailbox blast ended Noble in 1951. Binion died on Christmas Day 1989 and was carried to the cemetery behind six black horses, while his son Ted was found dead in 1998 in a case that convicted Sandy Murphy and Rick Tabish of burglary but acquitted them of the slaying, with the missing silver bullion never recovered.The episode closes inside America's churches, where worship shares the building with the dead. At Most Holy Trinity in Brooklyn, built over a former cemetery, parishioners report the spirit of clerk George Stelz, murdered in 1897, alongside bells that ring on their own and a bloody handprint in the bell tower stairway. The Washington National Cathedral carries the echo of Woodrow Wilson's cane and charred figures from a 1946 fire, while New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral is tied to voodoo queen Marie Laveau, socialite Delphine Lalaurie, and six men executed on its grounds. At St. Mark's Episcopal in Cheyenne, a Swedish immigrant is said to have sealed his dead coworker inside the unfinished bell tower wall to avoid deportation, and at St. Paul's Chapel in New York — where George Washington prayed on his inauguration day — the spirit of actor George Frederick Cooke is said to wander still, his actual skull having traveled from a Philadelphia medical library and, by lore, onto the stage as a prop in Hamlet.
        
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        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/stgermain
        
        READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WD20260625-StGermain.txt
        
        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The mystery surrounding Count St. Germain is more than a little strange. Some think him to be a centuries old vampire. Others believe him to be a time traveler. And still others believe the whole thing to be a complete fraud. (The Vampire Time-Traveler) *** Escaping jail isn't easy, but we’ll look at some who did the impossible – escaping the most secure prisons, in the most daring of ways. (History’s Most Daring Prison Breaks) *** What would you do if you discovered that the church you attend every Sunday has a dark past that involves hauntings and supernatural phenomena? We’ll look at some of the most haunted churches in the United States – perhaps you attend one of them and don’t even realize it! (Most Haunted Churches in America) *** Benny Binion was one of the friendliest mobsters in Las Vegas… unless, of course, you made him mad. (Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute)
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:01:46.615 = Show Open
        00:03:35.546 = St. Germain: The Vampire Time Traveler
        00:15:55.827 = Daring Prison Breaks ***
        00:35:47.335 = Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute ***
        00:52:51.426 = Most Haunted Churches in America ***
        01:00:52.327 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “The Vampire Time-Traveler” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2f2psdnm
        “History’s Most Daring Prison Breaks” by Mike Rothschild for Ranker’s Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p948z5e
        “Most Haunted Churches in America” by Rain-Screaming-For-Horror, posted at Vocal.Media:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8we2se
        “Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute” by Melissa Sartore for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rczaf27
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        Originally aired: December, 2021
        This episode of Weird Darkness moves from an immortal vampire said to haunt two centuries of high society, through history's most audacious prison escapes, into the bloody rise of a Las Vegas...]]>3733alcatraz_escape,alchemy_immortality,benny_binion,count_st_germain,el_chapo_escape,famous_prison_breaks,ghost_stories,haunted_churches_usa,immortal_man_mystery,jacques_st_germain,las_vegas_mob_history,most_haunted_churches,new_orleans_vampire,paranormal_podcast,real_vampire_stories,true_crime_podcast,unsolved_mysteries,vampire_time_traveler,weird_darkness,world_series_of_pokerfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/marceli-gottardo
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        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        
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        SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/makayla-settles
        
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        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        
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        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
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        SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/meerstad-murders
        
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        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72680641Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:06:42 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Gold Coast illusionist drove into the rainforest before dawn, switched off his phone, and was found ten days later in the bushland he loved. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/magician-hidden-found Look for this podcast...
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        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
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        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/bellwitchfinallaugh
        
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        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Did a malevolent spirit cause the death of John Bell, or was it something else that brought his demise? (The Death of John Bell) *** A man is awoken in the middle of the night by a piano – being played by no one. (Rock Isn’t Dead) *** Is it possible that ancient human skulls are conscious? (Cult of Human Skulls) *** Did the Watergate scandal hide a secret agenda? (Watergate: Wilderness of Mirrors)
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:00:51.735 = Show Open
        00:02:11.866 = The Death of John Bell
        00:09:41.045 = Rock Isn’t Dead ***
        00:13:58.971 = Cult of Human Skulls
        00:20:31.984 = Watergate: Wilderness of Mirrors ***
        00:43:34.192 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “Watergate: Wilderness of Mirrors” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2JjZ0pr
        “Rock Isn’t Dead” by UnQuiet: http://bit.ly/2HfOZax
        “The Death of John Bell” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2HgkJwq
        “Cult of Human Skulls” by A. Sutherland: http://bit.ly/2Q1WbtT
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        Originally aired: December, 2021
        Weird Darkness gathers four accounts of the inexplicable across this episode — a frontier farmer poisoned by a spirit, a midnight keyboard played by no one, the worldwide superstitions surrounding human skulls, and a hidden reading of the Watergate burglary.It opens with the death of John Bell, the Tennessee gentleman farmer remembered as the only man ever murdered by a spirit. For nearly four years the entity known as the Bell Witch had tormented his household with attacks, flying objects, and a disembodied voice, singling out Bell and his daughter Elizabeth, called Betsy, for the worst of it. On the morning of December 19, 1820, Bell could not be roused from a deep stupor, and his son John Jr. found the cupboard of prescribed medicines emptied and replaced by a smoky-looking vial holding a dark, nearly black liquid. The witch laughed over his bed and admitted she had dosed "Old Jack" the night before; when Alex Gunn brought in a barn cat and a straw of the liquid was drawn across its tongue, the animal screeched, whirled, and dropped dead. Dr. Hopson confirmed Bell had swallowed the contents, Frank Miles hurled the vial into the fire where it flared blue up the chimney, and Bell died early on December 20, 1820, never having woken.From there the episode turns to a quieter haunting, recounted by a father awakened at 1:14 a.m. on March 9, 2018 by a few composed notes from his twelve-year-old son's electronic keyboard. He found the boy sound asleep and the cat sitting upright on the bed, staring at the instrument, and when he pressed the keys himself no sound came because the power was switched off. The next morning he woke his son for school and recognized the boy's shirt, worn for the first time, as one that had belonged to his late brother, who died suddenly in 2015 and whose lifelong dream had been to play in his band, called Ghost Of. The shirt read "Rock Isn't Dead… it's just played by Ghost Of," and the brothers had shared a love of ghost stories and a standing joke that he would return to visit after death.Next comes a survey of the human skull as an object of dread and reverence stretching back through cultures on every continent, rooted in the old belief that the head housed the soul and offered a channel to the Other World. The segment weighs the disputed Celtic "Cult of the Head," with historian Ronald Hutton arguing the recurring head motif on Celtic metalwork reflects artistic fashion rather than worship, and moves through the 1612 trial of Lancashire witch Anne Chattox, hanged after she was accused of robbing graves for skulls and teeth. It gathers the screaming-skull legends of England, including Anne Griffiths of Burton Agnes Hall in Yorkshire, whose exhumed head was bricked into a staircase wall to quiet the slamming and crashing, and the skull at Bettiscombe Manor in Dorset, said to belong to an enslaved man brought from Nevis by the Pinney family and denied his promised burial in the Caribbean.The episode closes with a long, skeptical reexamination of Watergate that treats the official account as a fabrication. It returns to the June 17, 1972 arrest of five burglars inside the Democratic National Committee offices and the address book linking E. Howard Hunt to Nixon's White House, then argues, following journalist Jim Hougan's 1984 book Secret Agenda, that the men never actually bugged the building at all. James McCord, a senior figure in the CIA's Office of Security rather than the low-level technician he claimed, rented a line-of-sight surveillance room facing the wrong side of the complex, paid an employee to transcribe conversations from nonexistent wiretaps, and twice taped the stairwell locks horizontally across the door face so guards could not miss them. A key found on burglar Eugenio Martinez fit the desk of DNC secretary Ida Wells and pointed toward a suspected call-girl ring run out of the adjacent Columbia Plaza apartments, raising the possibility that Hunt and McCord, both career CIA men who lied about a decade-long association, sabotaged the break-in to shield a clandestine operation, to topple a president who had sidelined the agency, or both, taking the full truth with them to their graves.
        
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        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/bellwitchfinallaugh
        
        READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yfpsnbfw
        
        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Did a malevolent spirit cause the death of John Bell, or was it something else that brought his demise? (The Death of John Bell) *** A man is awoken in the middle of the night by a piano – being played by no one. (Rock Isn’t Dead) *** Is it possible that ancient human skulls are conscious? (Cult of Human Skulls) *** Did the Watergate scandal hide a secret agenda? (Watergate: Wilderness of Mirrors)
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:00:51.735 = Show Open
        00:02:11.866 = The Death of John Bell
        00:09:41.045 = Rock Isn’t Dead ***
        00:13:58.971 = Cult of Human Skulls
        00:20:31.984 = Watergate: Wilderness of Mirrors ***
        00:43:34.192 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “Watergate: Wilderness of Mirrors” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2JjZ0pr
        “Rock Isn’t Dead” by UnQuiet: http://bit.ly/2HfOZax
        “The Death of John Bell” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2HgkJwq
        “Cult of Human Skulls” by A. Sutherland: http://bit.ly/2Q1WbtT
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        Originally aired: December, 2021
        Weird Darkness gathers four accounts of the inexplicable across this episode — a frontier farmer poisoned by a spirit, a midnight keyboard played by no one, the worldwide superstitions surrounding human skulls, and a hidden reading of the Watergate burglary.It opens with the death of John Bell, the Tennessee gentleman farmer remembered as the only man ever murdered by a spirit. For nearly four years the entity known as the Bell Witch had tormented his household with attacks, flying objects, and a disembodied voice, singling out Bell and his daughter Elizabeth, called Betsy, for the worst of it. On the morning of December 19, 1820, Bell could not be roused from a deep stupor, and his son John Jr. found the cupboard of prescribed medicines emptied and replaced by a smoky-looking vial holding a dark, nearly black liquid. The witch laughed over his bed and admitted she had dosed "Old Jack" the night before; when Alex Gunn brought in a barn cat and a straw of the liquid was drawn across its tongue, the animal screeched, whirled, and...]]>2693american_ghost_stories,bell_witch,bell_witch_haunting,bell_witch_legend,bell_witch_story,dark_history,famous_hauntings,ghost_stories,haunted_farmhouse,haunted_history,john_bell,malevolent_spirit,murdered_by_a_ghost,murdered_by_a_spirit,paranormal_history,supernatural_murder,tennessee_ghost_story,true_paranormal,vengeful_spirit,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0697
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        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Church of Hell” (February 17, 1978) ***WD
        00:44:41.163 = The Haunting Hour, “Case of the Lonesome Corpse” (May 12, 1945) ***WD
        00:58:44.462 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Nameless Day” (ADU)
        01:23:36.914 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Faithless Wife” (ADU)
        01:46:32.934 = Sherlock Holmes, “Babbling Butler” (January 27, 1947) ***WD
        02:15:53.849 = Mystery House, “Death With a Punch” (April 28, 1946) ***WD
        02:41:53.489 = House of Mystery, “Gift From The Dead” (August 03, 1947) ***WD
        03:11:32.618 = Incredible But True, “Appointment Stockholm” (1950-51)
        03:15:09.461 = Inner Sanctum, “Dead Man’s Vengeance” (October 07, 1944) ***WD (LQ)
        03:35:40.413 = Jeff Regan Investigator, “The Lonesome Lady” (July 24, 1948)
        04:06:15.379 = The Key, “Extension of Time” (1956) ***WD
        04:31:17.317 = Lights Out, “The Signalman” (August 24, 1946)
        05:00:40.818 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
        CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0697
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72680509Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:39:13 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessDavid and Jane Francis come home from a European holiday to find the wealthy widow who'd sublet their country house dead of fright — and the rooms left behind tell of melted mirrors, scorched floors, and a circle burned into the wood that no living...
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Church of Hell” (February 17, 1978) ***WD
        00:44:41.163 = The Haunting Hour, “Case of the Lonesome Corpse” (May 12, 1945) ***WD
        00:58:44.462 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Nameless Day” (ADU)
        01:23:36.914 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Faithless Wife” (ADU)
        01:46:32.934 = Sherlock Holmes, “Babbling Butler” (January 27, 1947) ***WD
        02:15:53.849 = Mystery House, “Death With a Punch” (April 28, 1946) ***WD
        02:41:53.489 = House of Mystery, “Gift From The Dead” (August 03, 1947) ***WD
        03:11:32.618 = Incredible But True, “Appointment Stockholm” (1950-51)
        03:15:09.461 = Inner Sanctum, “Dead Man’s Vengeance” (October 07, 1944) ***WD (LQ)
        03:35:40.413 = Jeff Regan Investigator, “The Lonesome Lady” (July 24, 1948)
        04:06:15.379 = The Key, “Extension of Time” (1956) ***WD
        04:31:17.317 = Lights Out, “The Signalman” (August 24, 1946)
        05:00:40.818 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
        CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0697
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18091classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIALhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL and send me your idea. Let's make something strange together!
        
        
        
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        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Nighteyes” (February 13, 1978) ***WD
        00:44:52.381 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And the Pendulum” January 24, 1953) ***WD
        01:16:57.706 = Dark Fantasy, “Cup of Gold” (May 08, 1942) ***WD
        01:41:08.547 = BBC Fear on 4, “By The River, Fountainebleau” (February 14, 1988)
        02:11:47.932 = Future Tense, “Protection” (May 29, 1974) ***WD (LQ)
        02:35:01.801 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)
        03:20:24.273 = Columbia Workshop, “Half Pint Flask” (July 06, 1939)
        03:49:41.327 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (June 01, 1953) ***WD
        04:13:19.188 = Harry Lime, “Voodoo” (August 31, 1951) ***WD
        04:37:18.634 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Grey Ones” (August 11, 1984)
        05:03:59.833 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
        CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0696
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72659293Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:43:59 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessTwo young Parisians dreaming of artistic greatness stumble upon a squalid countryside farm, where one becomes fatally transfixed by a strange, silent girl the family keeps like livestock — and the price of his masterpiece may be more than either of...
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Nighteyes” (February 13, 1978) ***WD
        00:44:52.381 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And the Pendulum” January 24, 1953) ***WD
        01:16:57.706 = Dark Fantasy, “Cup of Gold” (May 08, 1942) ***WD
        01:41:08.547 = BBC Fear on 4, “By The River, Fountainebleau” (February 14, 1988)
        02:11:47.932 = Future Tense, “Protection” (May 29, 1974) ***WD (LQ)
        02:35:01.801 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)
        03:20:24.273 = Columbia Workshop, “Half Pint Flask” (July 06, 1939)
        03:49:41.327 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (June 01, 1953) ***WD
        04:13:19.188 = Harry Lime, “Voodoo” (August 31, 1951) ***WD
        04:37:18.634 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Grey Ones” (August 11, 1984)
        05:03:59.833 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
        CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0696
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18290classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/RhodesMIB
        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RhodesMIB
        
        READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8z656h
        
        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Natalie Bollinger seemed to have her whole life ahead of her, but beneath the surface was a dark and tragic story that would end in obsession, danger, and a horrifying Craigslist ad that no one saw coming. (Natalie Bollinger – Stalked, Betrayed, and Forgotten) *** Oregon’s scenic beauty hides a darker side, where ghostly encounters and eerie legends bring the state’s haunted history to life. We’ll look at five of the most haunted places in The Union State. (Five Haunted Locations in Oregon) *** Andrew Keegan went from ’90s heartthrob to the charismatic leader of a crystal-charged spiritual group, where eerie rituals and strange coincidences blur the line between community and cult. (Teen Heartthrob to Cult Leader) *** The Dakota is more than just a historic NYC landmark—its dark history of ghostly encounters, untimely celebrity deaths, and eerie connections will leave you with chills. (Famous Phantoms of the Dark Dakota Building) *** A wild night in 1979 – Chicago’s Comiskey Park turned into a chaotic battlefield as tens of thousands of disco-hating fans lit records on fire, sparked a riot, and may have sealed the fate of an entire music genre. It’s the night “Disco Inferno” turned literal. (The Night Disco Burned) *** When a man in 1947 captured stunning photos of a UFO over Phoenix, he unknowingly invited the shadowy Men in Black into his life, sparking one of the earliest and most chilling accounts of government secrecy and dark intimidation. (First Documented Encounter With The Men In Black) *** The U.S. has a seven-step plan for meeting aliens, and it’s a mix of science fiction, strategy, and some downright unsettling steps you won’t believe. (First Contact or Planetary Catastrophe?)
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:01:56.144 = Show Open
        00:04:35.317 = The First Documented Encounter With The Men In Black
        00:18:57.349 = First Contact, Or Planetary Catastrophe ***
        00:26:17.432 = Natalie Bollinger – Stalked, Betrayed, and Forgotten
        00:35:41.483 = Five Haunted Locations in Oregon ***
        00:48:27.369 = The Night Disco Burned
        00:55:11.587 = Teen Heartthrob to Cult Leader
        01:03:27.692 = Famous Phantoms of the Dark Dakota Building ***
        01:07:45.841 = Facing Fear For Fun
        01:10:30.883 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “The First Documented Encounter With The Men In Black”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodes_UFO_photographs,https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/the-original-men-in-black-3849054,https://www.history.com/news/men-in-black-real-origins, https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2024/08/Are-Men-in-Black-Real-At-Least-One-Was/
        “Natalie Bollinger – Stalked, Betrayed, and Forgotten”: https://cattstruecrimecorner.com/the-case-of-natalie-bollinger/,https://genwhypod.com/blogs/the-generation-why-podcast-blog/the-murder-of-natalie-bollinger,https://lauthmissingpersons.com/murder-natalie-bollinger/, https://klakstrom.medium.com/the-strange-murder-of-natalie-bollinger-16110ddaefb7, https://www.truecasefiles.com/2019/12/the-murder-of-natalie-bollinger.html,https://bekah302.medium.com/of-stalking-craigslist-and-social-media-the-case-of-natalie-bollinger-6846c98a8cc5
        “Five Haunted Locations In Oregon”: https://the-line-up.com/haunted-places-in-oregon (used verbatim with permission)
        “Facing Fear For Fun”: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/annalisa-netherly,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Read_House_Hotel, https://www.clthomas.org/post/the-read-house-hauntings-and-legends, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thoughts-thinking/201810/5-reasons-we-enjoy-being-scared,https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-do-we-like-to-get-scared, https://www.healthline.com/health-news/why-we-like-to-be-scared, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/why-fear-feels-good
        “Teen Heartthrob To Cult Leader”: https://people.com/andrew-keegan-looks-back-insane-spirituality-venture-cost-tens-of-thousands-sparked-cult-rumors-8576493, https://ew.com/andrew-keegan-responds-rumors-he-started-cult-8576464,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Keegan, https://www.ranker.com/list/andrew-keegan-cult-facts/carly-silver
        “Famous Phantoms of the Dark Dakota Building”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_John_Lennon,https://jessicajewettonline.com/ghosts-of-the-dakota-building, https://the-line-up.com/the-dakota-building,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dakota, https://www.ranker.com/list/dakota-building-curse/april-a-taylor,“First Contact or Planetary Catastrophe”: https://www.nsa.gov/portals/75/documents/news-features/declassified-documents/cryptologic-spectrum/communications_with_extraterrestrial.pdf, https://www.livescience.com/19360-humans-discover-aliens.html, https://listverse.com/2017/03/12/10-laws-rules-and-regulations-for-extraterrestrial-contact/, https://www.livescience.com/alien-contact-protocol.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-detection_policy,https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-the-seven-steps-to-contact/laura-allan
        “The Night Disco Burned”: https://www.britannica.com/event/Disco-Demolition-Night,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disco_Demolition_Night, https://edm.com/features/remembering-disco-demolition-night-1979, https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-disco-demolition-night/melissa-sartore; Audio Clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAJfOcnYYEQ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWCRu-yVEFU
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72642231Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Phoenix musician snapped two clear photos of a flying saucer in 1947 — then government agents with hidden names showed up, took his negatives, and made the evidence vanish into federal archives forever. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):...
        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RhodesMIB
        
        READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8z656h
        
        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Natalie Bollinger seemed to have her whole life ahead of her, but beneath the surface was a dark and tragic story that would end in obsession, danger, and a horrifying Craigslist ad that no one saw coming. (Natalie Bollinger – Stalked, Betrayed, and Forgotten) *** Oregon’s scenic beauty hides a darker side, where ghostly encounters and eerie legends bring the state’s haunted history to life. We’ll look at five of the most haunted places in The Union State. (Five Haunted Locations in Oregon) *** Andrew Keegan went from ’90s heartthrob to the charismatic leader of a crystal-charged spiritual group, where eerie rituals and strange coincidences blur the line between community and cult. (Teen Heartthrob to Cult Leader) *** The Dakota is more than just a historic NYC landmark—its dark history of ghostly encounters, untimely celebrity deaths, and eerie connections will leave you with chills. (Famous Phantoms of the Dark Dakota Building) *** A wild night in 1979 – Chicago’s Comiskey Park turned into a chaotic battlefield as tens of thousands of disco-hating fans lit records on fire, sparked a riot, and may have sealed the fate of an entire music genre. It’s the night “Disco Inferno” turned literal. (The Night Disco Burned) *** When a man in 1947 captured stunning photos of a UFO over Phoenix, he unknowingly invited the shadowy Men in Black into his life, sparking one of the earliest and most chilling accounts of government secrecy and dark intimidation. (First Documented Encounter With The Men In Black) *** The U.S. has a seven-step plan for meeting aliens, and it’s a mix of science fiction, strategy, and some downright unsettling steps you won’t believe. (First Contact or Planetary Catastrophe?)
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:01:56.144 = Show Open
        00:04:35.317 = The First Documented Encounter With The Men In Black
        00:18:57.349 = First Contact, Or Planetary Catastrophe ***
        00:26:17.432 = Natalie Bollinger – Stalked, Betrayed, and Forgotten
        00:35:41.483 = Five Haunted Locations in Oregon ***
        00:48:27.369 = The Night Disco Burned
        00:55:11.587 = Teen Heartthrob to Cult Leader
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        Top Left: Mark Fellows, known as “The Iceman,” was already serving a whole-life term for two gangland murders. West Yorkshire Police / SWNS
        Top Center: David Taylor was also serving time for murder and awaiting trial over a separate killing when the prison attack took place. West Yorkshire Police / SWNS
        Top Right: Lee Newell was previously convicted of killing another child killer inside his prison cell in 2013. West Yorkshire Police / SWNS
        Bottom Center: Kyle Bevan, who was serving a life sentence for killing his partner’s toddler, was stabbed to death by three inmates. Dyfed-Powys Police / SWNS
        
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        Top Right: Lee Newell was previously convicted of killing another child killer inside his prison cell in 2013. West Yorkshire Police / SWNS
        Bottom Center: Kyle Bevan, who was serving a life sentence for killing his partner’s toddler, was stabbed to death by three inmates. Dyfed-Powys Police / SWNS
        
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        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Dawstone Road is where some say the veil between our reality and the unknown is thin. A motorist's brush with death in 1961 sparked a chain of inexplicable events. From encounters with horned entities to unexplained accidents, the road holds secrets that seem to defy rational explanation. (The Demon of Dawstone Road) *** There is a dark history and supernatural secrets at the Manila Film Center. Built as a symbol of power and prestige during the Marcos regime, its construction was rushed, resulting in a catastrophic collapse that claimed numerous lives. But the horror didn't end there. Stories of hauntings, spectral hands reaching out, and cries for help still echo through its halls. (Horrors At Manila Film Center) *** When 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins vanished during a hotel party, it sparked a viral whirlwind of speculation and suspicion. Despite authorities ruling her death an accident, questions lingered – as they should, seeing as her body was found in the hotel freezer. (Frozen Corpse at Crown Plaza) *** For over a century, these ghostly orbs have captivated and spooked travelers in Queensland, Australia. Are they supernatural spirits or mere mirages? (The Ghostly Orbs of Min Min) *** AND MORE!
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:02:07.004 = Demon of Dawstone Road
        00:11:30.917 = Horrors at Manila Film Center ***
        00:31:46.055 = Frozen Corpse at Crown Plaza ***
        00:40:24.583 = Ghostly Orbs of Min Min
        00:50:15.674 = Blowing Smoke Up Your Enema ***
        00:56:56.461 = Show Close
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        “Blowing Smoke Up Your Enema” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckujv2n
        “The Demon of Dawstone Road” by Tom Slemen for Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/muvz6wbv
        “Horrors At Manila Film Center” by Lucia for TheGhostInMyMachine.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9es3ka3j
        “Frozen Corpse at Crown Plaza” by Amanda Sedlak-Hevener for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8drf6j
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        Originally aired: April 15, 2024
        This episode of Weird Darkness travels from a haunted stretch of English road and a tower built on dead workers to a teenager found frozen in a hotel kitchen, a century of phantom lights in the Australian Outback, and an 18th-century medical practice involving tobacco and a part of the body it had no business near.It opens on Dawstone Road in Heswall, where a Neston motorist crashed through a six-foot sandstone wall in the winter of 1961 and later told a surgeon at Clatterbridge Hospital that a horrible devil had pushed his car sideways, despite no alcohol in his blood. That March, a 23-year-old Wallasey man named Rory was thrown from his motorbike at the Baskervyle Road junction by a seven-foot horned figure that seized his handlebars, and he woke to a face with pointed ears and luminous eyes muttering about the pit. The road's reputation reaches back to November 1934, when a posse hunted a demonic creature that a wealthy mansion owner blamed on his escaped bulldog, an explanation a local policeman rejected by asking how a broad bulldog squeezed through iron gate bars. The pattern continued through a stalled Hillman Imp shoved backwards in 1969 and a nurse's 1978 sighting of a horned man in black standing beside a ten-foot hole that glowed red and echoed with screaming.From there the episode moves to the Manila Film Center, the cinema palace Imelda Marcos rushed to completion for the first Manila International Film Festival in January 1982, where part of the structure collapsed on November 17, 1981 and buried workers in wet cement during a 24-hour construction schedule. Eyewitness Nena Benigno described seeing men carried out frozen in cement that had not fully hardened, while official counts from the Marcos regime claimed only a handful of deaths against outside estimates ranging as high as 169. Architect Froilan Hong put the toll at seven and denied the burial stories, yet legends persisted that the dead were entombed in the walls, and a medium reportedly brought in by Imelda Marcos to exorcise the building announced during a trance that the spirits now numbered 169 after the road death of project supervisor Betty Benitez.Next comes the death of 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins, found face-down in a walk-in freezer at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare in Rosemont on the morning of September 11, 2017, nearly a full day after security footage caught her stumbling through the hotel and entering an unused kitchen. The Cook County Medical Examiner ruled the death an accident from hypothermia, with a blood-alcohol level of 0.112 and epilepsy medication cited as contributing factors, but her mother Teresa Martin questioned how a teenager could open the freezer's heavy steel doors and filed a $50 million lawsuit against the hotel. Viral speculation drew comparisons to the 2013 death of Elisa Lam at the Cecil Hotel, fueled by footage in which background music was mistaken for a cry of help and an anonymous tip claiming a gang had killed her for $200.The episode then crosses to the Outback near Boulia in Queensland, where Min Min lights have trailed travelers since Europeans first documented them in 1838, hovering about three feet off the ground, changing color, and following people on foot, on horseback, and in cars. A stockman riding past the burned ruins of the Min Min Hotel reported a glow the size of a watermelon that chased him to the edge of town, and Arrernte elder Mavis Malbunka tied the lights to a Dreamtime story of a mother searching for a child fallen from the Milky Way. University of Queensland physiologist Jack Pettigrew traced the phenomenon to a Fata Morgana, an optical illusion in which warm air over cold bends light from sources hundreds of kilometers beyond the horizon, a finding he published in 2003 after recreating the effect with car headlights ten kilometers away.The episode closes on the tobacco enema, the 18th-century practice of blowing smoke into a patient's rectum to revive the drowned, with resuscitation kits hung near English waterways for emergency use. Nicholas Culpeper adapted the method from Native American medicine and Richard Mead carried it forward, and an early 1746 account credits a husband with reviving his apparently drowned wife by inserting a pipe stem and puffing smoke through it. Nicotine absorbed this way could raise a patient's heart rate, which gave the treatment a plausible mechanism, and the 1774 Institution for Affording Immediate Relief to Persons Apparently Dead from Drowning built its work around it before being renamed the Royal Humane Society, which still operates in England today.
        
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        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Dawstone Road is where some say the veil between our reality and the unknown is thin. A motorist's brush with death in 1961 sparked a chain of inexplicable events. From encounters with horned entities to unexplained accidents, the road holds secrets that seem to defy rational explanation. (The Demon of Dawstone Road) *** There is a dark history and supernatural secrets at the Manila Film Center. Built as a symbol of power and prestige during the Marcos regime, its construction was rushed, resulting in a catastrophic collapse that claimed numerous lives. But the horror didn't end there. Stories of hauntings, spectral hands reaching out, and cries for help still echo through its halls. (Horrors At Manila Film Center) *** When 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins vanished during a hotel party, it sparked a viral whirlwind of speculation and suspicion. Despite authorities ruling her death an accident, questions lingered – as they should, seeing as her body was found in the hotel freezer. (Frozen Corpse at Crown Plaza) *** For over a century, these ghostly orbs have captivated and spooked travelers in Queensland, Australia. Are they supernatural spirits or mere mirages? (The Ghostly Orbs of Min Min) *** AND MORE!
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:02:07.004 = Demon of Dawstone Road
        00:11:30.917 = Horrors at Manila Film Center ***
        00:31:46.055 = Frozen Corpse at Crown Plaza ***
        00:40:24.583 = Ghostly Orbs of Min Min
        00:50:15.674 = Blowing Smoke Up Your Enema ***
        00:56:56.461 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        “Blowing Smoke Up Your Enema” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckujv2n
        “The Demon of Dawstone Road” by Tom Slemen for Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/muvz6wbv
        “Horrors At Manila Film Center” by Lucia for TheGhostInMyMachine.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9es3ka3j
        “Frozen Corpse at Crown Plaza” by Amanda Sedlak-Hevener for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8drf6j
        “The Ghostly Orbs of Min Min” by Kimberly Lin for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ea9zway9
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        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Reflected Terror” (February 10, 1978) ***WD
        00:46:05.827 = Deep Night CBC, “Ice Screams” (August 05, 2005)
        01:20:02.229 = Calling All Detectives, “The Necktie” (1947)
        01:29:12.083 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Balance Sheet” (December 24, 1971(
        01:59:18.938 = Diary of Fate, “Walter Vincent” (May 25, 1948) ***WD
        02:28:14.559 = Dimension X, “The Parade” (August 25, 1950) ***WD
        02:55:28.216 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The Man Who Lived Twice” (January 30, 1945) ***WD
        03:08:09.231 = The Eleventh Hour, “Bomb” (ADU)
        03:34:51.891 = Escape, “Action” (July 21, 1949)
        04:04:04.818 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949)
        04:33:28.472 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Diamond Mountain of Venus / aka Inferiority” (June 04, 1958)
        04:53:28.724 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
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        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Reflected Terror” (February 10, 1978) ***WD
        00:46:05.827 = Deep Night CBC, “Ice Screams” (August 05, 2005)
        01:20:02.229 = Calling All Detectives, “The Necktie” (1947)
        01:29:12.083 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Balance Sheet” (December 24, 1971(
        01:59:18.938 = Diary of Fate, “Walter Vincent” (May 25, 1948) ***WD
        02:28:14.559 = Dimension X, “The Parade” (August 25, 1950) ***WD
        02:55:28.216 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The Man Who Lived Twice” (January 30, 1945) ***WD
        03:08:09.231 = The Eleventh Hour, “Bomb” (ADU)
        03:34:51.891 = Escape, “Action” (July 21, 1949)
        04:04:04.818 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949)
        04:33:28.472 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Diamond Mountain of Venus / aka Inferiority” (June 04, 1958)
        04:53:28.724 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
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        HOUR ONE: It is considered by many, Britain’s most well-known disappearing person case. Even now, over three decades later, people in the UK are still fascinated and intrigued by the unexplained vanishing of Suzy Lamplugh. (The Suzy Lamplugh Mystery) *** John List planned the murders of his own family so carefully, he almost got away with it. In fact, it took 18 years to catch him. (The Family Man Who Murdered His Family) *** We’ll look at what it was like to be a woman in the 17th Century… and accused of witchcraft. (Witchly Accusations) *** If you drink whiskey, or even if you don’t, you’re likely familiar with “Jameson Irish Whiskey.” But did you know that cannibalism played a part in its history? (Whiskey and Cannibalism) *** A strange phenomenon takes place in Arkansas, and despite the numerous sightings and investigations, there is still no explanation for it. (Unexplained In Arkansas)
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        HOUR TWO: Seeing a lifelike human skeleton in a doctor’s office, especially in the past couple of centuries, was – and in many cases still is - commonplace. But where did one go to get such lifelike skeletons if you were a doctor in the 1800s? Why, a skeleton factory, of course! (The Skeleton Factory) *** The story of Kate Watson is a grim one – living as a prostitute in the Old West, and when that wasn’t enough she took up cattle rustling. Her husband wasn’t any better. So it’s probably no surprise that she was strung up until dead. But maybe you should wait to pass judgement until you hear the whole story. (The Lynching of Cattle Kate) *** In March of 2004, teenager Brianna Maitland left work in the late evening hours and was never seen again. To this day it is still one of Vermont’s most infamous mysteries. (The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland) *** Plus, “The Haunted Adirondack Mountains”
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        SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Parents always feel their child is special in some way – something that makes their child better in some way than other children. Parents of indigo children are no different, with some parents thinking their children have psychic abilities. Doctors say that these children have ADD or ADHD, but one parapsychologist says indigo children have something even more special – possibly even paranormal - inside them. (Supernatural Indigo Children) *** When you think of a mad scientist you most likely think of Victor Frankenstein – but it’s rumored Mary Shelley took inspiration for the character from a real mad scientist by the name of Andrew Ure. (Andrew Ure: A Real Life Mad Scientist) *** The story of Kate Watson is a grim one – living as a prostitute in the Old West, and when that wasn’t enough she took up cattle rustling. Her husband wasn’t any better. So it’s probably no surprise that she was strung up until dead. But maybe you should wait to pass judgement until you hear the whole story. (The Lynching of Cattle Kate)
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        SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
        "The Suzy Lamplugh Mystery” by Amelia Gentleman for The Guardian: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2v2z6tp6
        “The Family Man Who Murdered His Family” from The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/392yt322
        “Witchly Accusations” by Jessica Nelson for the UK’s National Archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j7nnd3ax
        “Whiskey and Cannibalism” posted at The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9rx24777
        “Supernatural Indigo Children” by Gina Dimuro for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/apk85b29
        “Unexplained in Arkansas” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/27zaptdb
        “Haunted Adirondack Mountains” by Molly Briggs for Paranormality Magazine: http://weirddarkness.com/magazine
        “The Skeleton Factory” from Strange Ago: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2j8reje3
        “Andrew Ure: A Real Life Mad Scientist” posted at The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3n5tfpeh
        “The Murder of Nurse Cindy” posted the The Trouble With Justice: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2kfah7mv
        “The Lynching of Cattle Kate” posted at Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/utdy2sh6
        “The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/je9s98ru
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        HOUR ONE: It is considered by many, Britain’s most well-known disappearing person case. Even now, over three decades later, people in the UK are still fascinated and intrigued by the unexplained vanishing of Suzy Lamplugh. (The Suzy Lamplugh Mystery) *** John List planned the murders of his own family so carefully, he almost got away with it. In fact, it took 18 years to catch him. (The Family Man Who Murdered His Family) *** We’ll look at what it was like to be a woman in the 17th Century… and accused of witchcraft. (Witchly Accusations) *** If you drink whiskey, or even if you don’t, you’re likely familiar with “Jameson Irish Whiskey.” But did you know that cannibalism played a part in its history? (Whiskey and Cannibalism) *** A strange phenomenon takes place in Arkansas, and despite the numerous sightings and investigations, there is still no explanation for it. (Unexplained In Arkansas)
        ==========
        HOUR TWO: Seeing a lifelike human skeleton in a doctor’s office, especially in the past couple of centuries, was – and in many cases still is - commonplace. But where did one go to get such lifelike skeletons if you were a doctor in the 1800s? Why, a skeleton factory, of course! (The Skeleton Factory) *** The story of Kate Watson is a grim one – living as a prostitute in the Old West, and when that wasn’t enough she took up cattle rustling. Her husband wasn’t any better. So it’s probably no surprise that she was strung up until dead. But maybe you should wait to pass judgement until you hear the whole story. (The Lynching of Cattle Kate) *** In March of 2004, teenager Brianna Maitland left work in the late evening hours and was never seen again. To this day it is still one of Vermont’s most infamous mysteries. (The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland) *** Plus, “The Haunted Adirondack Mountains”
        ==========
        SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Parents always feel their child is special in some way – something that makes their child better in some way than other children. Parents of indigo children are no different, with some parents thinking their children have psychic abilities. Doctors say that these children have ADD or ADHD, but one parapsychologist says indigo children have something even more special – possibly even paranormal - inside them. (Supernatural Indigo Children) *** When you think of a mad scientist you most likely think of Victor Frankenstein – but it’s rumored Mary Shelley took inspiration for the character from a real mad scientist by the name of Andrew Ure. (Andrew Ure: A Real Life Mad Scientist) *** The story of Kate Watson is a grim one – living as a prostitute in the Old West, and when that wasn’t enough she took up cattle rustling. Her husband wasn’t any better. So it’s probably no surprise that she was strung up until dead. But maybe you should wait to pass judgement until you hear the whole story. (The Lynching of Cattle Kate)
        ==========
        SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
        "The Suzy Lamplugh Mystery” by Amelia Gentleman for The Guardian: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2v2z6tp6
        “The Family Man Who Murdered His Family” from The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/392yt322
        “Witchly Accusations” by Jessica Nelson for the UK’s National Archives: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j7nnd3ax
        “Whiskey and Cannibalism” posted at The Scare Chamber: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/valek
        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):https://weirddarkness.com/valek
        
        READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/24s8nzb9
        
        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Although Valak is depicted in the films "The Nun" and in “The Conjuring 2” as a habit-wearing spirit, the real demon appears as a child riding a two-headed dragon — at least according to a 17th-century demon-hunting manual. (The Reality Behind The Demon, Valak) *** The Vatican is one of the most well-guarded areas in the world. But if rumors are to be believed, all that security isn’t only to protect the pontiff… but some dark, disturbing secrets… and a machine that could change everything we know to be true. (The Vatican’s Secret Machine) *** We’ll look at that time a force field was accidentally created at a 3M plant. (3M’s Accidental Force Field) *** In 1872 George Wheeler met and married May Tillson in Boston. He made a home for May and her younger sister Della, first in New York, then in California. Along the way, George fell in love with young Della and when she planned to marry someone else he was faced with a dilemma: he could not marry her himself and he could not bear to see her wed to another. The solution he chose pleased no one. (Thus She Passed Away) *** In the 1800s scientists and doctors needed cadavers to study human anatomy and practice their skills. To help accommodate the need, it was made legal to sell dead bodies. What could possibly go wrong? (The Unsettling Anatomy Act)
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:01:16.547 = Show Open
        00:03:31.777 = The Reality Behind The Demon Valak
        00:11:37.807 = The Unsettling Anatomy Act ***
        00:24:33.689 = 3M’s Accidental Force Field
        00:34:11.149 = Thus She Passed Away ***
        00:44:01.086 = The Vatican’s Secret Machine
        00:53:13.339 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “The Reality Behind The Demon, Valak” by Gina Dimuro for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/43vu356n
        “3M’s Accidental Force Field” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vvnwbpv
        “Thus She Passed Away” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yyztmnat
        “The Unsettling Anatomy Act” by SM for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8vdns9
        “The Vatican’s Secret Machine” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8kxxz8
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        Originally aired: December, 2021
        
        This episode of Weird Darkness moves from a centuries-old demon mistaken for a nun, through the Victorian trade in stolen corpses and a force field that appeared inside a 1980 factory, to a San Francisco trunk murder and a Catholic priest who claimed to have built a machine that could film the past.It opens with the demon Valak, who reaches modern audiences through The Nun and The Conjuring 2 as a pale, nun-robed figure but appears in the 17th-century grimoire Clavicula Salomonis Regis, or The Key of Solomon, as the 62nd spirit: a boy with angel's wings riding a two-headed dragon, commanding a legion of serpents and an army of thirty demons while hunting snakes and hidden treasure. The nun costume was the invention of director James Wan, who reshaped a vision the medium Lorraine Warren described to him — a swirling hooded figure carrying female energy — into a holy icon turned against her Catholic faith. Warren and her husband Ed, the demonologists who rose to fame after the 1976 Amityville investigation, reportedly met a spectral hooded figure at the Borley church in southern England, where lore held that a nun had been bricked alive in the convent walls after an affair with a monk. The Key of Solomon, which lists the seventy-two demons King Solomon was said to have vanquished, sat on the Vatican's Index librorum prohibitorum until the Church abandoned that list of prohibited books in 1966, though copies kept turning up in the hands of Catholic priests.From there the episode turns to the Anatomy Act of 1832, the British law that legalized dissecting unclaimed bodies from workhouses and hospitals to end the grave-robbing of the resurrectionists, yet instead built an organized corpse trade across Victorian England. The twelfth-century St. Bartholomew's left wicker baskets beneath its King Henry VIII gate for body dealers to fill, while a Liverpool Street express known as the "dead train" carried sealed funeral wagons of stacked corpses toward Cambridge. Deepening the trade, the New Poor Law of 1834 confined the destitute to workhouses whose officials profited from selling the dead, and in 1858 the master of St. Mary Newington workhouse, Alfred Feist, was caught funneling pauper bodies to Guy's Hospital through the undertaker Robert Hogg, who staged fake funerals and collected double payment. Anatomists prized the bodies of fetuses and children, keeping their skulls intact — only one of fifty-four specimens in a Cambridge collection had received a craniotomy — and the public's dread boiled over in Manchester in 1832, when a grandfather opened the coffin of a three-year-old who had died at the Swan Street Cholera Hospital and found a brick where the boy's head should have been.Next comes a stranger kind of dread, set in the summer of 1980 at a 3M plant in South Carolina, where workers slitting twenty-foot-wide polypropylene film at a thousand feet per minute walked into an invisible wall they could not push through. The static-charged field, which one worker measured past the limit of a 200-kilovolt handheld electrometer, pulled people toward it so strongly they had to back away on foot, swallowed a passing fly, and by one account could have held a bird in its grip before vanishing as abruptly as it formed. Managers reproduced the effect the next morning under lower humidity, and the plant production manager reportedly said he didn't know whether to fix it or sell tickets; later accounts claim a researcher who published on the phenomenon was contacted by NASA and federal agencies before the grounding fault was corrected and the field never returned.The episode then moves to a true-crime case in San Francisco, where around midnight on October 20, 1880, George A. Wheeler walked into a police station and confessed to strangling his sister-in-law Della Tillson and packing her body into a trunk in their room at 23 Kearney Street. Wheeler had fathered two children with Della, both of whom died, while her sister — his deaf wife, May — lived across the hall posing as his sister-in-law, and the arrival of the miner George Peckham, who hoped to marry Della and take her to Sacramento, drove Wheeler to kill rather than let the two leave together. He told reporters that Della sat in his lap and asked him to end her life, that she died with her head on his shoulder, and his defense of hereditary insanity failed across two trials, the second forced by a California Supreme Court ruling over improperly admitted testimony from a book on medical jurisprudence. On January 23, 1884, five thousand people gathered outside the jail, entrance tickets sold for ten dollars apiece, and Wheeler — newly drawn toward Catholic conversion under Father Cottle — kissed a crucifix, commended his spirit, and dropped to a broken neck.The episode closes inside the Vatican with Father Pellegrino Ernetti, an Italian priest, exorcist, and musical scholar who claimed in the 1950s to have helped build a device called the Chronovisor that could see and hear the past. Ernetti said a team of twelve anonymous scientists, among them the physicist Enrico Fermi and the rocket engineer Wernher von Braun, tuned the machine to a speech by Mussolini, then Napoleon, a Roman market under Emperor Trajan, a Cicero oration, and a 169 B.C. performance of Quintus Ennius's lost tragedy Thyestes, which he said let him publish its full text. When the magazine La Domenica del Corriere printed a Chronovisor image of Christ's face on the cross on May 2, 1972, it was soon matched to a mirrored photograph of a wood carving by the sculptor Cullot Valera, and Ernetti — who said the machine was too dangerous to exist and had been dismantled and hidden — left behind no device, no named living witnesses, and a 1993 presentation to four cardinals whose contents were never disclosed.
        
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        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):https://weirddarkness.com/valek
        
        READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/24s8nzb9
        
        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Although Valak is depicted in the films "The Nun" and in “The Conjuring 2” as a habit-wearing spirit, the real demon appears as a child riding a two-headed dragon — at least according to a 17th-century demon-hunting manual. (The Reality Behind The Demon, Valak) *** The Vatican is one of the most well-guarded areas in the world. But if rumors are to be believed, all that security isn’t only to protect the pontiff… but some dark, disturbing secrets… and a machine that could change everything we know to be true. (The Vatican’s Secret Machine) *** We’ll look at that time a force field was accidentally created at a 3M plant. (3M’s Accidental Force Field) *** In 1872 George Wheeler met and married May Tillson in Boston. He made a home for May and her younger sister Della, first in New York, then in California. Along the way, George fell in love with young Della and when she planned to marry someone else he was faced with a dilemma: he could not marry her himself and he could not bear to see her wed to another. The solution he chose pleased no one. (Thus She Passed Away) *** In the 1800s scientists and doctors needed cadavers to study human anatomy and practice their skills. To help accommodate the need, it was made legal to sell dead bodies. What could possibly go wrong? (The Unsettling Anatomy Act)
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:01:16.547 = Show Open
        00:03:31.777 = The Reality Behind The Demon Valak
        00:11:37.807 = The Unsettling Anatomy Act ***
        00:24:33.689 = 3M’s Accidental Force Field
        00:34:11.149 = Thus She Passed Away ***
        00:44:01.086 = The Vatican’s Secret Machine
        00:53:13.339 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “The Reality Behind The Demon, Valak” by Gina Dimuro for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/43vu356n
        “3M’s Accidental Force Field” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vvnwbpv
        “Thus She Passed Away” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yyztmnat
        “The Unsettling Anatomy Act” by SM for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8vdns9
        “The Vatican’s Secret Machine” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8kxxz8
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        Originally aired: December, 2021
        
        This episode of Weird Darkness moves from a centuries-old demon mistaken for a nun, through the Victorian trade in stolen corpses and a force field that appeared inside a 1980 factory, to a San Francisco trunk murder and a Catholic priest who claimed to have built a machine that could film the past.It opens with the demon Valak, who reaches modern audiences...]]>32973m_force_field,anatomy_act_1832,body_snatching,dark_history,darren_marlar,demon_valak,father_ernetti,george_wheeler_murder,key_of_solomon,lorraine_warren,paranormal_podcast,resurrectionists,san_francisco_murder,the_chronovisor,the_conjuring_2,the_nun_movie,true_crime_podcast,vatican_time_machine,victorian_body_trade,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0694
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        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “All Unregistered Aliens” (February 09, 1978) ***WD
        00:45:43.486 = Calling All Cars, “Burma White Case” (December 06, 1933) ***WD (LQ)
        01:14:27.499 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Clue In The Clouds” (February 26, 1944) ***WD
        01:45:06.776 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Cable Car Incident” (1967) ***WD (LQ)
        02:11:42.746 = Chet Chetter’s, “Biloxi And the Bogus Beavers From Bornac” (1990-1992) ***WD
        02:40:43.122 = The Clock, “Ghost Story” (December 13, 1955)
        03:07:11.394 = Creeps By Night, “Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan
        03:36:40.775 = SONG: Static Wax, “The Dead Man’s Bell” (based on the Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan): https://weirddarkness.com/music
        03:43:07.328 = The Crime Club, “Dead Man Control” (March 20, 1947) ***WD
        04:11:24.922 = Crime Classics, “Peaceful Pass T. Edwin Bartlett Grocer” (June 22, 1953)
        04:40:59.478 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Little Meteorite Wanted To Be a Star” (February 02, 1947)
        05:07:17.930 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
        CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0694
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72623348Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:35:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA young doctor returns to her childhood slum to open a free clinic, but when a dying patient vanishes from her examination room and his grieving cousin swears the boy has simply gone home, she begins to wonder what kind of people she's really been...
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “All Unregistered Aliens” (February 09, 1978) ***WD
        00:45:43.486 = Calling All Cars, “Burma White Case” (December 06, 1933) ***WD (LQ)
        01:14:27.499 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Clue In The Clouds” (February 26, 1944) ***WD
        01:45:06.776 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Cable Car Incident” (1967) ***WD (LQ)
        02:11:42.746 = Chet Chetter’s, “Biloxi And the Bogus Beavers From Bornac” (1990-1992) ***WD
        02:40:43.122 = The Clock, “Ghost Story” (December 13, 1955)
        03:07:11.394 = Creeps By Night, “Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan
        03:36:40.775 = SONG: Static Wax, “The Dead Man’s Bell” (based on the Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan): https://weirddarkness.com/music
        03:43:07.328 = The Crime Club, “Dead Man Control” (March 20, 1947) ***WD
        04:11:24.922 = Crime Classics, “Peaceful Pass T. Edwin Bartlett Grocer” (June 22, 1953)
        04:40:59.478 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Little Meteorite Wanted To Be a Star” (February 02, 1947)
        05:07:17.930 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
        CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0694
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18489classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0693
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment” (February 07, 1978) ***WD
        00:47:39.915 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Engulfed Cathedral” (May 06, 1939) ***WD
        01:17:52.594 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “Jonas” (mid 1970s)
        02:46:16.760 = Night Beat, “They” (August 17, 1951)
        03:15:39.186 = Beyond The Green Door, “Mrs Curlew — Poisoner Marries Major” (1966) ***WD
        03:19:27.495 = The Black Book, “My Favorite Corpse” (February 24, 1952) ***WD
        03:35:06.168 = *SHOW NAME UNKNOWN*, “Black Ghost” (1930) ***WD
        04:01:09.186 = Barry Craig, “The Judge And The Champ” (October 17, 1951) ***WD
        04:31:00.486 = Box 13, “The Hot Box” (December 26, 1948)
        04:57:42.628 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
        CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0693
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72616291Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:55:40 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFour aged friends gather in an eccentric doctor's shadowed study, where he offers each of them a single glass of water he swears was drawn from the Fountain of Youth. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music,...
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment” (February 07, 1978) ***WD
        00:47:39.915 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Engulfed Cathedral” (May 06, 1939) ***WD
        01:17:52.594 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “Jonas” (mid 1970s)
        02:46:16.760 = Night Beat, “They” (August 17, 1951)
        03:15:39.186 = Beyond The Green Door, “Mrs Curlew — Poisoner Marries Major” (1966) ***WD
        03:19:27.495 = The Black Book, “My Favorite Corpse” (February 24, 1952) ***WD
        03:35:06.168 = *SHOW NAME UNKNOWN*, “Black Ghost” (1930) ***WD
        04:01:09.186 = Barry Craig, “The Judge And The Champ” (October 17, 1951) ***WD
        04:31:00.486 = Box 13, “The Hot Box” (December 26, 1948)
        04:57:42.628 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
        CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0693
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17913classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/somethingunseen
        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/somethingunseen
        
        READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y7mzj4ap
        
        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Creepy, paranormal encounters sometimes cause people to stop short of committing an action they might regret. (Supernatural Intervention) *** Weird family member Atreada tells of a horrifying series of nights when she and her sister encountered a demon under one of their beds. (Man Beneath The Bed) *** In York County, Pennsylvania a suspected witch is murdered – and thus began the dark story of the Hex House. (Dark Magic in Hex Hollow) *** Was there a conspiracy to murder Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe? We’ll look at the theories and evidence for and against the idea. (Killing Marilyn)
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:00:36.259 = Show Open
        00:01:59.484 = Supernatural Intervention
        00:28:49.825 = Man Beneath The Bed ***
        00:33:42.600 = Dark Magic of Hex Hollow
        00:39:33.099 = Killing Marilyn ***
        00:59:36.847 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “Supernatural Intervention” by Anna Lindwasser: http://bit.ly/2IHZl58
        “Man Beneath the Bed” by Weirdo family member Atreadia, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com
        “Dark Magic in Hex Hollow” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2GD8860
        “Killing Marilyn” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2GGF7GS
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        Originally aired: December 06, 2021
        
        Weird Darkness moves through four shades of the unexplained in this episode: the unseen voices and strangers that talk people out of crimes and catastrophes, the demon that lived under two sisters' bed in Texas, the 1928 witch-killing that gave a Pennsylvania hollow its name, and the still-contested death of Marilyn Monroe.It opens with a run of first-person accounts pulled from Reddit, each describing the moment something unseen stepped in to stop a crime or a catastrophe. A burglar hiding in the closet of an elderly woman's house watches a ghostly old man pat a departing paramedic on the back, then feels breath on the neck and a voice ordering the intruder out. Middle-schoolers creeping through their darkened school are warned off by a voice none of them claims, and they avoid a library that proved to be wired with a silent alarm and motion detectors. In California, a fourteen-year-old abandons a car-theft job a mile from the pickup, spooked by a rising sense of dread, and later learns the vehicle was bait in a police sting that swept up everyone else sent after it. A pickpocket lifts a wallet clean off a stranger, only for the man — blind, sunglasses raised — to calmly ask for it back. Threaded among them are a blown tire that derails a despairing teenager's suicide plan, church doors that lock the instant two thieves reach for them, and a Hobby Lobby shopper whose five stolen pieces of balsa wood seem to trail straight to a table saw and a flesh-eating MRSA infection.From there the episode turns to a listener named Atreada, who shared a room and a bed with her older sister in SunRay, Texas. For a week the bed shook hard enough to slam against the wall and wake the whole house, blamed each night on two children supposedly roughhousing. On the fourth night a hand rose from the gap between bed and wall as an evil laugh filled the room, and on the last night the sisters aimed a flashlight and saw the thing climb out and bolt — an old man in rags, barefoot, with glowing eyes, talon-like fingers, broken teeth, ears jutting at odd angles, and thin transparent strands hanging from an otherwise bald, corpse-like head.Next comes the true story behind Spring Valley County Park in York County, Pennsylvania, a place once called Hex Hollow. In 1928 a Powwow folk-magic practitioner named John Blymire became convinced he was cursed, and a witch called Nellie Noll — the Marietta River Witch — named Nelson Rehmeyer as the source. To break the hex, Blymire needed a lock of Rehmeyer's hair and his copy of The Long Lost Friend, an 1820 spellbook by John George Hohman. On November 26, 1928, Blymire and two accomplices, John Curry and Wilbert Hess, beat Rehmeyer to death in his home and tried to burn it down; the house refused to burn, which locals took as proof of his power. Blymire and Curry drew life sentences and Hess ten to twenty years, and the surviving hex house opened as a museum in 2007 — its story helping to inspire horror novelist Brian Keene and Shane Free's 2015 documentary on the killing.The episode closes with the death of Marilyn Monroe, found nude and lifeless in her Brentwood home in the early hours of August 5, 1962, a telephone in her hand and empty pill bottles on the nightstand. The official verdict was probable suicide by barbiturate overdose, but Sergeant Jack Clemmons, the first officer on the scene, found no glass or water for swallowing some sixty pills, no vomit, and housekeeper Eunice Murray running laundry while the body lay cooling. Thomas Noguchi's autopsy turned up lethal levels of Nembutal and chloral hydrate in her blood and liver, yet not a trace in her stomach. Witnesses placed Attorney General Robert Kennedy at the house that day and again near 10 p.m., tied to rumors of a red diary detailing her affairs with Robert and President John F. Kennedy and referencing a plot against Castro. A competing account, advanced years later by a Court TV investigation, holds that her psychiatrist Ralph Greenson gave her a chloral hydrate enema to wean her off Nembutal, unaware that her internist Hyman Engelberg was still prescribing it, and that the fatal drug interaction — not the Kennedys, and not her own hand — is what killed her.
        
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        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/somethingunseen
        
        READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y7mzj4ap
        
        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Creepy, paranormal encounters sometimes cause people to stop short of committing an action they might regret. (Supernatural Intervention) *** Weird family member Atreada tells of a horrifying series of nights when she and her sister encountered a demon under one of their beds. (Man Beneath The Bed) *** In York County, Pennsylvania a suspected witch is murdered – and thus began the dark story of the Hex House. (Dark Magic in Hex Hollow) *** Was there a conspiracy to murder Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe? We’ll look at the theories and evidence for and against the idea. (Killing Marilyn)
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:00:36.259 = Show Open
        00:01:59.484 = Supernatural Intervention
        00:28:49.825 = Man Beneath The Bed ***
        00:33:42.600 = Dark Magic of Hex Hollow
        00:39:33.099 = Killing Marilyn ***
        00:59:36.847 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
        LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “Supernatural Intervention” by Anna Lindwasser: http://bit.ly/2IHZl58
        “Man Beneath the Bed” by Weirdo family member Atreadia, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com
        “Dark Magic in Hex Hollow” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2GD8860
        “Killing Marilyn” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2GGF7GS
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        Originally aired: December 06, 2021
        
        Weird Darkness moves through four shades of the unexplained in this episode: the unseen voices and strangers that talk people out of crimes and catastrophes, the demon that lived under two sisters' bed in Texas, the 1928 witch-killing that gave a Pennsylvania hollow its name, and the still-contested death of Marilyn Monroe.It opens with a run of first-person accounts pulled from Reddit, each describing the moment something unseen stepped in to stop a crime or a catastrophe. A burglar hiding in the closet of an elderly woman's house watches a ghostly old man pat a departing paramedic on the back, then feels breath on the neck and a voice ordering the intruder out. Middle-schoolers creeping through their darkened school are warned off by a voice none of them claims, and they avoid a library...]]>3651dark_history,darren_marlar,demon_under_the_bed,ghost_stories,hex_hollow,hollywood_mystery,john_blymire,marilyn_monroe,marilyn_monroe_death,nelson_rehmeyer,paranormal_podcast,pennsylvania_witch_murder,powwow_folk_magic,reddit_scary_stories,robert_kennedy,supernatural_intervention,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darkness,witchcraftfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/NoahsArk2026
        SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/NoahsArk2026
        
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
        
        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72607049Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:46:48 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Turkish team has government clearance to drill, scan, and lower a drone beneath a boat-shaped mound near Mount Ararat that some believe is the wreck of Noah's Ark. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/NoahsArk2026 Look for...
        SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/NoahsArk2026
        
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
        
        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>473andrew_jones,answers_in_genesis,ararat_expedition,bible_mysteries,biblical_archaeology,core_drilling,durupinar_formation,eastern_turkey,genesis_flood,gopher_wood,ground_penetrating_radar,lauren_witzke,mount_ararat,noahs_ark,noahs_ark_scans,ron_wyatt,search_for_noahs_ark,synclinal_fold,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/MariaEduardaRodrigues
        SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/MariaEduardaRodrigues
        
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
        
        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72606938Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:25:43 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessOn a Saturday morning in São Paulo, three instructors hoisted Maria Eduarda over the edge of an abandoned bridge — and her safety rope never left the platform. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/MariaEduardaRodrigues Look...
        SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/MariaEduardaRodrigues
        
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
        
        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>446abandoned_bridge,brazil,dolo_eventual,extreme_sports,extreme_sports_death,fatal_fall,government_negligence,homicide_charges,limeira,maria_eduarda,missing_safety_cord,ponte_do_esqueleto,rope_jump_death,rope_jumping,safety_rope,skeleton_bridge,true_crime,unlicensed_operators,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/AnnaKepner20260619
        SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/AnnaKepner20260619
        
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
        
        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72606486Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:48:49 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA federal judge ordered sixteen-year-old Timothy Hudson jailed until trial for the killing of his stepsister Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship, finding that no monitor could be trusted to contain him. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION:...
        SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/AnnaKepner20260619
        
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
        
        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>820aggravated_sexual_abuse,anna_kepner,anna_kepner_murder,cabin_8343,carnival_cruise_murder,carnival_horizon,cruise_ship_death,cruise_ship_murder,fbi_cruise_investigation,federal_murder_trial,first_degree_murder,judge_edwin_torres,juvenile_tried_as_adult,miami_federal_court,stepbrother_murder,timothy_hudson,titusville_florida,true_crime,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/12-year-old-fake-kidnapping
        SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/12-year-old-fake-kidnapping
        
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
        
        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72606281Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:09:49 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA 12-year-old in southern Brazil told her family kidnappers had beaten her and would kill her unless they paid — and police spent sixteen hours hunting captors who never existed. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION:...
        SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/12-year-old-fake-kidnapping
        
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
        
        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>236brazil_crime,brazil_true_crime,child_extortion,dark_news,extortion,fake_abduction,faked_kidnapping,faked_own_kidnapping,fake_kidnapping,girl_fakes_kidnapping,itaiopolis,juvenile_offender,kidnapping_hoax,ransom_demand,santa_catarina,staged_kidnapping,true_crime,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,whatsapp_extortionfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/BodyDumpSites
        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BodyDumpSites
        
        READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckm2tkw
        
        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Where are bodies dumped most often? What are some of the strangest places bodies have been found, and what odd situations ended up in death? We’ll look at some weird stories of dead bodies being found. (Strange Dumping Grounds) *** A man is found dead – obviously murdered. But even after a positive identification, some believed the body was not of the man authorities thought it was – and an even larger mystery was, whose monogrammed handkerchief was stuffed in the corpse’s mouth? (The Ruttinger Mystery) *** In Florida, there is a short stretch of freeway that is so full of incidents of danger, death, and the paranormal, that many consider it cursed – and most definitely haunted. Locals have deemed it, the Dead Zone. (Hauntings On Highway I-4)
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:02:23.979 = Show Open
        00:04:03.422 = Strange Dumping Grounds
        00:24:34.042 = Oddest Places Bodies Found ***
        00:35:56.964 = Hauntings On Highway I-4
        00:49:22.317 = The Ruttinger Mystery ***
        00:59:26.329 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
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        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “Strange Dumping Grounds” by Jessika M. Thomas (http://bit.ly/2XwwVyc), Mariel Loveland (http://bit.ly/2XzEog1), and Rachel Stewart
        “The Ruttinger Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/2IAzhJh
        “Hauntings On Highway I-4” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2XB62JG
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        Originally aired: December 06, 2021
        
        Weird Darkness maps the ground where the dead are hidden, traveling from America's most notorious body-dumping fields to a cursed quarter-mile of Florida interstate and a strangled German lace salesman pulled from the Staten Island mud in 1891.It opens with the dump sites scattered across the United States, where unidentified victims are still pulled from soil and water decades after they were left. In the New York Central Pine Barrens of Long Island, as many as eleven bodies have surfaced, four of them between 2000 and 2003 and two decapitated, in killings attributed to the Butcher of Manorville. Lake Tahoe keeps its secrets through physics rather than concealment, its thousand-foot depths holding a near-constant 39 degrees that stops bodies—rumored to date to Mafia disposals in the 1950s—from decomposing enough to float. Sugar planter Edgar Watson terrorized the Florida Everglades in the early 1900s, allegedly killing laborers each harvest to dodge their wages, and in 2016 two alligators were found feeding on a corpse in the same swamp. Leakin Park in Baltimore has given up roughly 70 bodies since 1946, while the Texas Killing Fields along I-45 between Houston and Galveston have yielded 30 since 13-year-old Colette Wilson vanished in 1971—among them Krystal Jean Baker, whose 1986 murder was tied to Kevin Edison Smith by DNA in 2012. Over 100 bodies have come out of the Mojave Desert, sending photographer William Bradford and William Floyd Zamastil to prison, and the still-unidentified Gilgo Beach killer dumped as many as 17 victims along Ocean Parkway, three of them strangled, bagged in burlap, and linked to the Long Island Serial Killer. Pelham Bay Park concealed at least 65 bodies between 1986 and 1995, the East River surrendered 26 in the spring of 2010 alone, and Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, confessed to ending at least 49 women's lives.From there the episode turns to bodies found where no one thinks to look. Canadian student Elisa Lam decomposed for as long as 19 days inside a rooftop water cistern at Downtown Los Angeles's Cecil Hotel while guests drank and bathed from the same supply and complained the water tasted off. In Xi'an, China, a woman starved to death trapped in an elevator over the Chinese New Year, her hands mangled from a month of clawing at the doors after workers skipped a required inspection. Elmer McCurdy, killed by police in 1911 after robbing a train of $46 and two jugs of whiskey, was embalmed with arsenic and toured carnivals as a sideshow attraction until a film crew for The Six Million Dollar Man snapped his arm off at a Long Beach amusement park in 1976 and found bone beneath the wax; he was finally buried in Guthrie, Oklahoma, in 1977. A Disneyland Paris worker was electrocuted behind the scenes of the Phantom Manor ride in 2016, a German mother kept three of her infants in freezer wrapping for some 30 years until her grown children uncovered them while digging for frozen pizza, and Joshua Maddox, missing since 2008, was discovered seven years later wedged in the chimney of his parents' Colorado cabin with no sign of injury.Next comes a quarter-mile of Interstate 4 near Lake Monroe, Florida, that locals call the Dead Zone. The asphalt covers four unmarked graves of Dutch immigrants who died in the Yellow Fever epidemic that erased the 1870s settlement of St. Joseph's, graves that landowner Albert Hawkins fenced and protected after stumbling on them in 1905, and which earned a reputation for lightning strikes, house fires, and a fatal hit-and-run befalling anyone who disturbed them. The state promised to relocate the remains before construction but paved over them, and as work began in 1960 Hurricane Donna changed course to follow the road's path; the highway opened in 1963 with a deadly truck crash at that exact spot. Somewhere between 1,500 and 2,000 accidents have clustered along the short stretch since, Hurricane Charley retraced Donna's route over it in 2004, and drivers report their radios filling with growls, children's laughter, and disembodied voices in a place with no nearby transmitters.The episode closes with the 1891 murder of Karl Emanuel Ruttinger, a German lace salesman from Dresden whose body watchman Samuel Mortin found half-floating in the mud below Tottenville, Staten Island, his arms bound behind his back and a linen handkerchief monogrammed "W.W." rammed down his throat with a stick. Suspicion fell on his brother-in-law, William Wright, who had sailed with him from Liverpool and shared his boarding-house room, yet Wright stood only five-foot-four at 120 pounds, far too slight to overpower a six-foot, 200-pound man alone. The trail twisted through a throat-cutting suicide at the Astor House by a man calling himself Fred Evans, a string of conflicting witness identifications, and the discovery that Ruttinger's life had been insured for more than $20,000 just a month before the voyage—raising the possibility that the corpse was not Ruttinger at all. A Tottenville inquest ruled that it was indeed Ruttinger, suffocated by persons unknown, and in 1892 the Equitable Life Assurance Society paid his mother Therese roughly $22,000, conceding privately that settling was cheaper than proving the fraud they suspected.
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72604177Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFrom the Texas Killing Fields and Gilgo Beach to a corpse left decomposing in a hotel water tank and three infants found frozen in a family freezer, these are the notorious dump sites where killers hide their victims — and the strangest places human...
        EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BodyDumpSites
        
        READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckm2tkw
        
        FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Where are bodies dumped most often? What are some of the strangest places bodies have been found, and what odd situations ended up in death? We’ll look at some weird stories of dead bodies being found. (Strange Dumping Grounds) *** A man is found dead – obviously murdered. But even after a positive identification, some believed the body was not of the man authorities thought it was – and an even larger mystery was, whose monogrammed handkerchief was stuffed in the corpse’s mouth? (The Ruttinger Mystery) *** In Florida, there is a short stretch of freeway that is so full of incidents of danger, death, and the paranormal, that many consider it cursed – and most definitely haunted. Locals have deemed it, the Dead Zone. (Hauntings On Highway I-4)
        
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
        00:02:23.979 = Show Open
        00:04:03.422 = Strange Dumping Grounds
        00:24:34.042 = Oddest Places Bodies Found ***
        00:35:56.964 = Hauntings On Highway I-4
        00:49:22.317 = The Ruttinger Mystery ***
        00:59:26.329 = Show Close
        *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
        
        LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
        Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
        *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
        
        SOURCES and RESOURCES:
        “Strange Dumping Grounds” by Jessika M. Thomas (http://bit.ly/2XwwVyc), Mariel Loveland (http://bit.ly/2XzEog1), and Rachel Stewart
        “The Ruttinger Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/2IAzhJh
        “Hauntings On Highway I-4” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2XB62JG
        (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
        WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
        Originally aired: December 06, 2021
        
        Weird Darkness maps the ground where the dead are hidden, traveling from America's most notorious body-dumping fields to a cursed quarter-mile of Florida interstate and a strangled German lace salesman pulled from the Staten Island mud in 1891.It opens with the dump sites scattered across the United States, where unidentified victims are still pulled from soil and water decades after they were left. In the New York Central Pine Barrens of Long Island, as many as eleven bodies have surfaced, four of them between 2000 and 2003 and two decapitated, in killings attributed to the Butcher...]]>3641body_dump_sites,cecil_hotel,cold_cases,cursed_highway_florida,elisa_lam,elmer_mccurdy,gilgo_beach_killer,green_river_killer,haunted_i4_dead_zone,lake_tahoe_bodies,leakin_park,long_island_serial_killer,mojave_desert_bodies,paranormal_podcast,ruttinger_mystery,serial_killers,texas_killing_fields,true_crime,unsolved_murders,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0692Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Talking Women” (February 06, 1978) ***WD
        00:47:04.966 = 2000 Plus, “The Giant Walks” (November 08, 1950) ***WD
        01:15:57.050 = The Unexpected, “Nightmare” (October 31, 1948)
        01:29:30.334 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Writing On The Wall” (October 05, 1949) ***WD
        01:44:12.246 = Dark Venture, “Hideout” (January 07, 1947) ***WD
        02:09:03.788 = The Weird Circle, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (1945)
        02:36:35.446 = The Whistler, “Danger Is a Beautiful Blonde” (March 05, 1945)
        03:07:19.667 = Strange Wills, “Madman’s Diary” (August 17, 1946)
        03:37:02.993 = Witch’s Tale, “Haunted Crossroads” (October 17, 1932) ***WD
        04:01:39.046 = X Minus One, “Hostess” (December 12, 1956)
        04:29:47.425 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Fatal Jugglers” (1957) ***WD
        04:53:37.561 = Strange Adventure, “Diamonds In The Desert”
        04:56:54.720 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
        CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0692
        This installment of #RetroRadio — old-time radio in the dark — gathers twelve vintage broadcasts spanning crime, science fiction, the supernatural, and the just plain strange, drawn from CBS Radio Mystery Theater, 2000 Plus, The Unexpected, Unsolved Mysteries, Dark Venture, The Weird Circle, The Whistler, Strange Wills, The Witch's Tale, X Minus One, Masters of Mystery, and Strange Adventure.
        • CBS Radio Mystery Theater opens the night with "The Talking Women," written by Sam Dan and starring Ed Ames, as host E.G. Marshall introduces wealthy executive Robert Bayswell, a man whose endless "business trips" to New York have quietly covered a five-year affair with his mistress, Lolly "Dolores" Harbison. When Bayswell decides to end the relationship and return to his wife Martha, a struggle over a loaded .38 revolver sets a chain of events in motion — one that draws in nightclub photographer Julie Palmer and homicide detective Sergeant DeLuca, both circling a death no one can quite explain.
        • 2000 Plus delivers the science-gone-wrong terror of "The Giant Walks," in which the obsessed Dr. Ellsworth, having used a pituitary revitalizer to breed giant rats four feet long, sets his sights on the next logical subject — a human being. His powerfully built test subject Barstow is grown to thirty feet of muscle and bone, while uneasy assistant Weston watches the experiment spiral past anything Ellsworth can hope to control.
        • The Unexpected stars radio's Lurene Tuttle in "Nightmare," the tale of understudy actress Jenny, who answers her door to a hideous, dwarf-like old peddler selling two dolls — one that cries and one that laughs. Against the peddler's strange warning, she chooses the laughing doll, and its contagious, mocking laughter begins to follow her everywhere she goes, into the theater, the subway, and her sleepless nights.
        • Unsolved Mysteries presents a true-style ghost story told by foreign correspondent Jackson, who recalls a visit to a centuries-old medieval castle in Northumberland, England, complete with drawbridge, moat, and turrets — and its resident phantom, the Lady Evelyn, said to warn the family of any impending disaster. Sleeping in the haunted wing, Jackson is roused by a figure who writes a message in letters of fire across the stone wall, a warning tied to the RMS Titanic.
        • Dark Venture stars William Conrad in "Hideout," the confession of small-time gambler Sam, who sits in on one of Phil Collins's famous high-stakes poker games, wins and loses a fortune, and ends the night shooting political big shot Mike Barnes. Fleeing to Chicago and a rooming house run by Dave Jordan, Sam stumbles into a carnival fortune teller, Madame Zara, who reads the cards and tells him he will die within three days at the hands of a man with white hair — just as hired killer Whitey Burke begins closing in.
        • The Weird Circle summons its bellkeeper for the immortal Robert Louis Stevenson tale "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," in which Dr. Henry Jekyll brews a potion meant to separate the good and evil halves of a single man. The draught gives life to the stooped, deformed, and wholly malevolent Edward Hyde, who terrorizes the streets of London while lawyer Mr. Utterson, Dr. Lanyon, and the faithful butler Poole try to understand what their friend has unleashed.
        • The Whistler brings the Signal-sponsored noir "Danger Is a Beautiful Blonde," as bored construction engineer Van Stevens, killing time in a small coast city on a Saturday night, is picked up on the street by a beautiful young blonde in a slick convertible. She drives him to a seaside mansion full of priceless art, and the flirtation turns to ice the moment she asks him to look under her bed — where a dead man lies hidden.
        • Strange Wills stars distinguished Hollywood actor Warren William as attorney John Francis O'Connell in "Madman's Diary," a probate-court reading of the last testament of the late Professor Lucifer Nicolai. The diary records the professor's decade-long obsession: an electromagnetic experiment to separate the human mind from the body and hurl it backward along light waves into the past. His subject, a young orphan named Alice, is sent first to the age of King Arthur and Guinevere, then far deeper — a quarter-million years before Christ.
        • The Witch's Tale, narrated by 122-year-old Nancy, the Witch of Salem, and her wise black cat Satan, tells "The Haunted Crossroads," where state troopers keep dying at a barren Massachusetts intersection — each one stabbed in the back in a spot so open no killer could possibly reach him and flee unseen. After young Trooper Tom Fallon falls beside his uncle Sergeant Pat McGee and friend Gene Hardy, the only clue is a woman's cold laughter in the dark and a curse reaching back to 1721 and a hanged woman named Goody Fairfax.
        • X Minus One, hosted by Isaac Asimov, presents "Hostess," the story of biologist Rose Smollett, who brings home a guest from another world — the Hawkinsite physician Dr. Harg Tolan, a six-limbed being who breathes cyanide from a cylinder at his mouth. Tolan has come to Earth to study the dreaded "inhibition death," the wasting illness that kills his people, and his quiet questions about the missing persons bureau begin to unsettle Rose's policeman husband, Drake.
        • Masters of Mystery offers the island thriller "Four Fatal Jugglers," in which business partners Gordon Penrose and Dave Copeland — tangled together by Gordon's wife Lydia and her demands for a divorce — head off for a weekend of duck hunting on a tiny, isolated island in the middle of a lake. Lydia's protective brother Bob is drawn in too, and with old grudges, suspicions of murder-by-hunting-accident, and a hunting knife in play, the trip becomes a deadly game of who can be trusted.
        • Strange Adventure closes the night with a desert tale of two weather-beaten prospectors, gangling Slim Sandstone and his stocky partner Geordie Gaines, who walk into the bank of George Alden and deposit a canvas sack half-filled with uncut diamonds. Their secret field out on the desert is rich beyond belief, and the greedy banker schemes to maneuver the pair out of their claim — never suspecting what a salted diamond strike can teach a smart financial tycoon.
        
        
        More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72604719Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:45:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA lonely Massachusetts crossroads has been claiming the lives of lawmen for over two hundred years—each one stabbed in the back in a spot so open no killer could possibly reach him, while the only sound in the dark is a woman's cold laughter. Look for...Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
        CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
        00:00:00.000 = Show Open
        00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Talking Women” (February 06, 1978) ***WD
        00:47:04.966 = 2000 Plus, “The Giant Walks” (November 08, 1950) ***WD
        01:15:57.050 = The Unexpected, “Nightmare” (October 31, 1948)
        01:29:30.334 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Writing On The Wall” (October 05, 1949) ***WD
        01:44:12.246 = Dark Venture, “Hideout” (January 07, 1947) ***WD
        02:09:03.788 = The Weird Circle, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (1945)
        02:36:35.446 = The Whistler, “Danger Is a Beautiful Blonde” (March 05, 1945)
        03:07:19.667 = Strange Wills, “Madman’s Diary” (August 17, 1946)
        03:37:02.993 = Witch’s Tale, “Haunted Crossroads” (October 17, 1932) ***WD
        04:01:39.046 = X Minus One, “Hostess” (December 12, 1956)
        04:29:47.425 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Fatal Jugglers” (1957) ***WD
        04:53:37.561 = Strange Adventure, “Diamonds In The Desert”
        04:56:54.720 = Show Close
        
        (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
        (LQ) = Low Quality
        ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
        CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0692
        This installment of #RetroRadio — old-time radio in the dark — gathers twelve vintage broadcasts spanning crime, science fiction, the supernatural, and the just plain strange, drawn from CBS Radio Mystery Theater, 2000 Plus, The Unexpected, Unsolved Mysteries, Dark Venture, The Weird Circle, The Whistler, Strange Wills, The Witch's Tale, X Minus One, Masters of Mystery, and Strange Adventure.
        • CBS Radio Mystery Theater opens the night with "The Talking Women," written by Sam Dan and starring Ed Ames, as host E.G. Marshall introduces wealthy executive Robert Bayswell, a man whose endless "business trips" to New York have quietly covered a five-year affair with his mistress, Lolly "Dolores" Harbison. When Bayswell decides to end the relationship and return to his wife Martha, a struggle over a loaded .38 revolver sets a chain of events in motion — one that draws in nightclub photographer Julie Palmer and homicide detective Sergeant DeLuca, both circling a death no one can quite explain.
        • 2000 Plus delivers the science-gone-wrong terror of "The Giant Walks," in which the obsessed Dr. Ellsworth, having used a pituitary revitalizer to breed giant rats four feet long, sets his sights on the next logical subject — a human being. His powerfully built test subject Barstow is grown to thirty feet of muscle and bone, while uneasy assistant Weston watches the experiment spiral past anything Ellsworth can hope to control.
        • The Unexpected stars radio's Lurene Tuttle in "Nightmare," the tale of understudy actress Jenny, who answers her door to a hideous, dwarf-like old peddler selling two dolls — one that cries and one that laughs. Against the peddler's strange warning, she chooses the laughing doll, and its contagious, mocking laughter begins to follow her everywhere she goes, into the theater, the subway, and her sleepless nights.
        • Unsolved Mysteries presents a true-style ghost story told by foreign correspondent Jackson, who recalls a...]]>17865classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/GorbalsVampire
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: What caused hundreds of Scottish children in the 1950s to suddenly become vampire hunters? (The Gorbals Vampire) *** Over the years, from ancient to more modern times there have been a number of incredible cases of mass hysteria. Some are so unbelievable it’s difficult to understand how they happened at all. (Ancient Cases of Mass Hysteria) *** Zachary Davis had a history of mental disturbance, but no one could have predicted the horrors he was truly capable of. (The Disturbing Story of Zachary Davis) *** When poor travelers are found dead in the frozen winter, could it be that there is something more to their story? Could they have been killed not by the cold, but by a demon of the snow? (Demon of the Snow) *** Southwest of Tombstone, Arizona are the remains of a simple adobe cabin nicknamed ‘the bloodiest cabin in Arizona’. (Brunkow’s Cabin) *** Oscar Beckwith was a hermit who lived in the woods, in a small, squalid shack with no furnishings but a bunk, two stools, and a stove… on which he cooked human flesh. (The Cannibal of Austerlitz)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:02.525 = Show Open
          00:03:13.218 = The Gorbals Vampire
          00:07:54.447 = Ancient Cases of Mass Hysteria
          00:23:57.158 = The Disturbing Story of Zachary Davis ***
          00:32:13.121 = Demon of the Snow
          00:38:22.972 = Brunkow’s Cabin ***
          00:43:01.745 = The Cannibal of Austerlitz
          00:48:36.810 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          “The Gorbals Vampire” by Cynthia McKanzie for Message to Eagle: (link no longer valid)
          “Ancient Cases of Mass Hysteria” posted at Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2Iw12SX
          “The Disturbing Story of Zachary Davis” by William DeLong for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2UOxLd6
          “Demon of the Snow” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2UlTX97
          “Brunkow’s Cabin” by Amanda Penn: http://bit.ly/2GojnOB
          “The Cannibal of Austerlitz” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2ZjADwV
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: January, 2019
          Weird Darkness moves from a 1950s Scottish vampire panic and centuries of mass hysteria through a Tennessee teenager's matricide, the vengeful Japanese snow demon Yuki-Onna, the bloodiest cabin in the Arizona desert, and a New York hermit who cooked the man he murdered.It opens on the evening of September 23, 1954, when hundreds of schoolchildren poured into the Southern Necropolis cemetery in the Gorbals district of Glasgow, Scotland, armed with sharpened stakes and knives to hunt a creature they called the vampire with iron teeth, blamed for abducting and killing two missing boys. Police could not clear the children from among the headstones, and only the rain finally drove them home, though the hunt resumed over the next two days. Although no children were actually missing, newspapers and Parliament blamed American horror comics such as Tales from the Crypt and The Vault of Horror, a panic that drew in Labour MP Alice Cullen and led to the 1955 Children and Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act, while others traced the iron-toothed monster to the Book of Daniel or to the Glasgow Green bogeywoman Jenny Wee. From the Gorbals the episode widens into centuries of mass hysteria: the first recorded case on an Egyptian papyrus dated to 1990 BC, children in a 1676 Dutch orphanage who barked and crawled like dogs, the 1374 dancing plague known as choreomania that seized the German town of Aachen, the Swedish witch panic of 1664 to 1676 and its children flown to the devil's meadow of Blakula, and French convent nuns who meowed in unison until soldiers threatened them with rods. The same survey takes in the 1630 poisoning terror of Milan that sent the barber Mora to torture and execution, the 1771 Okage Mairi pilgrimage that drew five million Japanese to the Ise Grand Shrine of Amaterasu Omikami, Richard A. Locke's 1835 Great Moon Hoax describing winged bat-men called Vespertilio-homo in the New York Sun, the Salem witch trials of 1692 that hanged nineteen people after the slave Tituba's confession, and the Hammersmith ghost of 1804 that ended when Francis Smith shot the plasterer Thomas Millwood dead in the dark.From there the focus shifts to Sumner County, Tennessee, where on August 10, 2012, fifteen-year-old Zachary Davis killed his sleeping mother, Melanie, striking her nearly twenty times with a sledgehammer he had carried up from the basement, acting on what he believed was the voice of his dead father. His father, Chris, had died of ALS in 2007, after which Vanderbilt psychiatrist Dr. Bradley Freeman diagnosed the boy with schizophrenia and depression before Melanie pulled him out of therapy. After the killing Davis doused the family game room in whiskey and gasoline and set it ablaze to kill his sixteen-year-old brother Josh, who woke to a smoke alarm and escaped while Davis fled on foot and was found roughly ten miles away. He told investigators he felt nothing when he killed her, laughed during a televised interview with Dr. Phil McGraw as he described the weapon and the wet sound it made, and was sentenced to life in prison after Judge D. David Gay told him he had gone to the dark side, with parole possible only after fifty-one years.Next the episode crosses into Japanese folklore and Yuki-Onna, the Lady of the Snow, a vengeful Onryo spirit said to have begun as a pregnant woman left to freeze in a mountain storm and to return on snowy nights as a tall, pale figure with blue lips and long black hair who floats over the drifts without leaving footprints. Her most famous tale follows two woodcutters, the old Mosaku and the young Minokichi, who shelter in a mountain hut where Yuki-Onna breathes a killing cold over Mosaku but spares Minokichi on the condition that he never speak of her. Years later Minokichi marries a woman named Oyuki who never seems to age, and when he finally recounts his strange night in the hut, Oyuki reveals that she is the snow demon herself and vanishes, sparing his life only for the sake of their children.After that the episode turns to the desert of Cochise County, southwest of Tombstone, Arizona, where the ruined adobe Brunckow Cabin earned its reputation as the bloodiest cabin in Arizona through at least twenty-one deaths. The German miner Frederick Brunckow built it in 1858 to work a San Pedro silver claim and was murdered there by his own laborers, killed with a rock drill driven into his abdomen alongside the chemist John Moss and the miner James Williams. The owners who followed met similar ends: Milton Duffield, the first U.S. Marshal of Arizona Territory, was shot dead at the cabin by James T. Holmes during an eviction, N.M. Rogers was killed by Apaches, and five thieves who hid there gunned one another down in a quarrel over stolen loot. Ed Scheifelin used the cabin as a base camp in 1877 before he founded and named nearby Tombstone, and visitors today report an apparition that fades when approached and the phantom sound of mining machinery drifting through the ruins.The episode closes with Oscar Beckwith, a seventy-two-year-old hermit living in a squalid shack in Austerlitz, New York, who on January 10, 1882, killed his mining partner Simon Vanderkoek over a soured gold claim near Alford, Massachusetts, then dismembered and cooked the body. A neighbor named Harrison Calkins smelled burning flesh at the shack and was told Beckwith was only frying pork rinds, but he returned the next day to find the mutilated remains, a blood-stained axe, and charred bones in the stove. Beckwith fled to Canada and evaded capture until the detective J.B. Gildersleeve tracked him to Bracebridge, Ontario, in 1885, by which time rumor had branded him the Cannibal of Austerlitz. Six trials sent him to the gallows in Hudson, New York, on March 1, 1888, where at seventy-eight he became both the oldest man and the last person hanged in the state, struggling at the end of the rope for eighteen minutes before he died.
          
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: What caused hundreds of Scottish children in the 1950s to suddenly become vampire hunters? (The Gorbals Vampire) *** Over the years, from ancient to more modern times there have been a number of incredible cases of mass hysteria. Some are so unbelievable it’s difficult to understand how they happened at all. (Ancient Cases of Mass Hysteria) *** Zachary Davis had a history of mental disturbance, but no one could have predicted the horrors he was truly capable of. (The Disturbing Story of Zachary Davis) *** When poor travelers are found dead in the frozen winter, could it be that there is something more to their story? Could they have been killed not by the cold, but by a demon of the snow? (Demon of the Snow) *** Southwest of Tombstone, Arizona are the remains of a simple adobe cabin nicknamed ‘the bloodiest cabin in Arizona’. (Brunkow’s Cabin) *** Oscar Beckwith was a hermit who lived in the woods, in a small, squalid shack with no furnishings but a bunk, two stools, and a stove… on which he cooked human flesh. (The Cannibal of Austerlitz)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:02.525 = Show Open
          00:03:13.218 = The Gorbals Vampire
          00:07:54.447 = Ancient Cases of Mass Hysteria
          00:23:57.158 = The Disturbing Story of Zachary Davis ***
          00:32:13.121 = Demon of the Snow
          00:38:22.972 = Brunkow’s Cabin ***
          00:43:01.745 = The Cannibal of Austerlitz
          00:48:36.810 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ice Palace” (January 31, 1978) ***WD
          00:46:31.886 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “Witch Water Green” (1984) ***WD
          01:43:45.218 = Strange Wills, “Girl From Shadowland” (August 10, 1946)
          02:13:05.441 = Strange, “Phantom Wagoneer” (March 21, 1955) ***WD
          02:26:39.689 = Suspense, “Portrait Without a Face” (March 02, 1944) ***WD
          02:57:22.906 = Tales of the Frightened, “Man in a Raincoat” (1957)
          03:02:18.144 = The Creaking Door, “A Day of Truce” (October 12, 1964) ***WD (LQ)
          03:32:29.501 = The Saint, “Murder On The High Seas” (October 01, 1947)
          03:56:44.596 = Theater Five, “A Little Piece of Candle” (November 18, 1964)
          04:16:57.180 = Theater 1030, “The Thing In The Hall” (1968-1971) ***WD
          04:46:19.007 = Tales From The Tomb, “Don’t Drink With Strangers (1960s)
          04:49:56.396 = Show Close
          
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          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ice Palace” (January 31, 1978) ***WD
          00:46:31.886 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “Witch Water Green” (1984) ***WD
          01:43:45.218 = Strange Wills, “Girl From Shadowland” (August 10, 1946)
          02:13:05.441 = Strange, “Phantom Wagoneer” (March 21, 1955) ***WD
          02:26:39.689 = Suspense, “Portrait Without a Face” (March 02, 1944) ***WD
          02:57:22.906 = Tales of the Frightened, “Man in a Raincoat” (1957)
          03:02:18.144 = The Creaking Door, “A Day of Truce” (October 12, 1964) ***WD (LQ)
          03:32:29.501 = The Saint, “Murder On The High Seas” (October 01, 1947)
          03:56:44.596 = Theater Five, “A Little Piece of Candle” (November 18, 1964)
          04:16:57.180 = Theater 1030, “The Thing In The Hall” (1968-1971) ***WD
          04:46:19.007 = Tales From The Tomb, “Don’t Drink With Strangers (1960s)
          04:49:56.396 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/elena-katherine-moore
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/doodler-sf
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Feature, “Yesterday’s Giant” (January 30, 1978) ***WD
          00:46:59.714 = Peril, “Curse of Ramses” (1953) ***WD
          01:08:50.479 = Price of Fear, “Lot 132” (October 06, 1973) ***WD
          01:36:58.947 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Green Gorilla” (February 12, 1947) ***WD
          02:03:05.560 = Quiet Please, “Where Do You Get Your Ideas” (February 20, 1949)
          02:31:39.004 = Radio City Playhouse, “Ground Floor Window” (October 23, 1949)
          03:00:46.400 = Sam Spade, “Sam And Psyche” (August 02, 1946) ***WD
          03:30:35.617 = The Sealed Book, “King of the World” (March 25, 1945)
          04:00:32.188 = The Shadow, “The Murder Underground” (March 09, 1941)
          04:27:34.089 = Sleep No More, “Banquos Chair Coward” (February 06, 1957) ***WD
          04:55:56.262 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Feature, “Yesterday’s Giant” (January 30, 1978) ***WD
          00:46:59.714 = Peril, “Curse of Ramses” (1953) ***WD
          01:08:50.479 = Price of Fear, “Lot 132” (October 06, 1973) ***WD
          01:36:58.947 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Green Gorilla” (February 12, 1947) ***WD
          02:03:05.560 = Quiet Please, “Where Do You Get Your Ideas” (February 20, 1949)
          02:31:39.004 = Radio City Playhouse, “Ground Floor Window” (October 23, 1949)
          03:00:46.400 = Sam Spade, “Sam And Psyche” (August 02, 1946) ***WD
          03:30:35.617 = The Sealed Book, “King of the World” (March 25, 1945)
          04:00:32.188 = The Shadow, “The Murder Underground” (March 09, 1941)
          04:27:34.089 = Sleep No More, “Banquos Chair Coward” (February 06, 1957) ***WD
          04:55:56.262 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Three boys fishing in the middle of the night hear a blood-curdling scream. But it wasn’t a human making all that noise – it was an extraterrestrial. And thus began a series of meetings with alien beings! (What Do You Say When Meeting An Extraterrestrial?) *** A day of hilarity turns into a day of horror as an uncontrollable fire breaks out at the Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus – resulting in the most deadly circus disaster in history. (The Day The Clowns Cried) *** Most ghosts and specters do a great job of scaring the pants off you – and some can get creative with how they do it, with stacking chairs, making toys talk, slamming doors, etc. But apparently not all spooks are worried about their reputation – and when it comes to haunting, they just phone it in, doing the bare minimum. (Lazy Phantasms)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:39.923 = Lazy Phantasms
          00:12:35.047 = What Do You Say When Meeting An Extraterrestrial? ***
          00:42:41.671 = The Day The Clowns Cried ***
          00:52:38.951 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “What Do You Say When Meeting An Extraterrestrial?” from Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44h5ykk9
          “Lazy Phantasms” posted at Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2y69m7hu
          “The Day The Clowns Cried” by Rachel Souerby for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4ek5rsup
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          Originally aired: November, 2021
          Weird Darkness ranges from a shapeless apparition that appeared inside the Tower of London in 1817, to a string of close-range UFO and humanoid encounters reported across North America, to the Hartford circus fire of 1944 that killed 167 people in under ten minutes.It opens inside the Tower of London in October 1817, where a cylinder of dense, white and pale-azure fluid about the thickness of a man's arm materialized over the supper table of Edmund Lenthal Swifte, the Keeper of the Crown Jewels. Swifte was holding a glass of wine and water to his wife's lips in the Jewel House, with her sister and his young son present, when the shape hovered for roughly two minutes, drifted around the room, and settled over his wife's right shoulder, at which she cried out that it had seized her. He struck at the wood paneling behind her with his chair, but the figure left no mark, and a scientific friend who afterward examined the sealed, curtained, candle-lit room could account for none of it. The thing wore no period costume and delivered no message, and forty-three years later Swifte set the encounter down in the journal Notes and Queries, insisting at eighty-three that he had neither amplified nor abridged a word of it.From there it moves to a wave of close-range encounters, beginning on a cold January night in 1972 when sixteen-year-old John Yeries and three companions, fishing near Battle Creek Bridge east of Anderson, California, saw a seven-foot, greenish-brown humanoid with a large teardrop-shaped ear on one side of its head and heard it loose a scream that sent them sprinting for their car. Darrell Rich's father Dean returned to the bridge with a pistol, only to back away when a deep growl rose from the brush, and a police search of the area turned up nothing. The following year, on October 4, 1973, insurance agent Gary Chase pulled over at the Santa Susana Pass near Simi Valley, California and watched an elliptical craft roughly seventy feet long, marked with a nested V insignia, hover above a creek while a figure in a wetsuit-like suit crawled across its hull toward a protruding hose. Other witnesses report the same intrusions: patrolman Lonnie Zamora saw two small, white-clad figures beside a landed craft in New Mexico in 1964, and Mrs. Wallace Bowers found fifteen-inch footprints in the snow and watched an orange disk hover over the power lines outside her home in Vader, Washington. Bernice Niblett spent the winter of 1967 alone on Keats Island in British Columbia, where she watched lights maneuver over the water night after night and became convinced that the two stiff, oddly formal Hydro men who appeared at her cabin were not the utility workers they claimed to be — a year-long ordeal documented by Canadian UFO researcher John Magor that eventually drove her off the island.The episode closes with the Hartford circus fire of July 6, 1944, when the canvas big top of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus, waterproofed with a mixture of white gasoline and paraffin wax, caught at the edge and was consumed in under ten minutes, killing 167 of the roughly 7,000 people inside, most of them children. As the flames climbed the roof, the bandleader struck up 'Stars and Stripes Forever,' the circus's coded signal for an emergency, while the Great Wallendas scrambled down from their high wire unhurt. Ringmaster Fred Bradna called for a calm exit, but the crowd ignored him as burning canvas and hot wax fell from above. Two of the exits were blocked by the steel chutes used to move animals in and out, so many of the dead were trampled there rather than burned, and a photograph of the clown Emmett Kelly carrying a single bucket of water toward the blaze fixed the catastrophe in memory as the day the clowns cried. Investigators never settled the cause, though the state fire marshal leaned toward a carelessly dropped cigarette. A fifteen-year-old circus hand named Robert Dale Segee confessed to setting the fire years later and then recanted. And one young victim, her face barely touched by the flames, was never claimed — buried under the name Little Miss 1565 and identified only decades afterward, and only disputably, as Eleanor Cook.
          
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Three boys fishing in the middle of the night hear a blood-curdling scream. But it wasn’t a human making all that noise – it was an extraterrestrial. And thus began a series of meetings with alien beings! (What Do You Say When Meeting An Extraterrestrial?) *** A day of hilarity turns into a day of horror as an uncontrollable fire breaks out at the Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus – resulting in the most deadly circus disaster in history. (The Day The Clowns Cried) *** Most ghosts and specters do a great job of scaring the pants off you – and some can get creative with how they do it, with stacking chairs, making toys talk, slamming doors, etc. But apparently not all spooks are worried about their reputation – and when it comes to haunting, they just phone it in, doing the bare minimum. (Lazy Phantasms)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:39.923 = Lazy Phantasms
          00:12:35.047 = What Do You Say When Meeting An Extraterrestrial? ***
          00:42:41.671 = The Day The Clowns Cried ***
          00:52:38.951 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “What Do You Say When Meeting An Extraterrestrial?” from Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44h5ykk9
          “Lazy Phantasms” posted at Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2y69m7hu
          “The Day The Clowns Cried” by Rachel Souerby for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4ek5rsup
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          Originally aired: November, 2021
          Weird Darkness ranges from a shapeless apparition that appeared inside the Tower of London in 1817, to a string of close-range UFO and humanoid encounters reported across North America, to the Hartford circus fire of 1944 that killed 167 people in under ten minutes.It opens inside the Tower of London in October 1817, where a cylinder of dense, white and pale-azure fluid about the thickness of a man's arm materialized over the supper table of Edmund Lenthal Swifte, the Keeper of the Crown Jewels. Swifte was holding a glass of wine and water to his wife's lips in the Jewel House, with her sister and his young son present, when the shape...]]>3239alien_encounters,bigfoot_sightings,circus_disaster,close_encounters,dark_history,darren_marlar,emmett_kelly,extraterrestrial_sightings,ghost_stories,hartford_circus_fire,little_miss_1565,macabre_stories,paranormal_podcast,supernatural,the_day_the_clowns_cried,tower_of_london_ghost,true_crime_podcast,ufo_encounters,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/Sannoufi
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Ranee of Rajputana” (January 24, 1978) ***WD
          00:47:42.858 = Mr. Keen, “the Boy Who Used Big Words” (February 10, 1944) ***WD
          01:16:48.935 = Murder at Midnight, “Black Swan” (August 18, 1947)
          01:44:05.862 = The Black Museum, “Shilling” (1952) ***WD
          02:09:13.868 = Mysterious Traveler, “Stranger In The House” (January 29, 1952)
          02:40:26.038 = Mystery House, “Murder Takes Practice” (April 21, 1946) ***WD
          03:07:28.614 = Night Beat, “Antonio’s Return” (July 13, 1951) ***WD
          03:36:51.555 = Nightfall, “After Sunset” (April 29, 1983)
          04:03:47.330 = Obsession, “Dynamite” (October 09, 1950) ***WD
          04:34:36.912 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Jack of Clubs” (February 20, 1949) ***WD
          05:04:05.819 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0689
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72557524Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:41:00 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAt her own party, a wealthy widow watches her trusted investment counselor's fingers close around a small copper idol — the Queen of Thieves — as if the little goddess had reached out of the shadows and chosen him for her own. Look for this podcast...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Ranee of Rajputana” (January 24, 1978) ***WD
          00:47:42.858 = Mr. Keen, “the Boy Who Used Big Words” (February 10, 1944) ***WD
          01:16:48.935 = Murder at Midnight, “Black Swan” (August 18, 1947)
          01:44:05.862 = The Black Museum, “Shilling” (1952) ***WD
          02:09:13.868 = Mysterious Traveler, “Stranger In The House” (January 29, 1952)
          02:40:26.038 = Mystery House, “Murder Takes Practice” (April 21, 1946) ***WD
          03:07:28.614 = Night Beat, “Antonio’s Return” (July 13, 1951) ***WD
          03:36:51.555 = Nightfall, “After Sunset” (April 29, 1983)
          04:03:47.330 = Obsession, “Dynamite” (October 09, 1950) ***WD
          04:34:36.912 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Jack of Clubs” (February 20, 1949) ***WD
          05:04:05.819 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0689
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18296classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/MaryHardyReeser
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MaryHardyReeser
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88de8v
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: When police found her in 1951, she was almost entirely ash. But mysteriously, the rest of her apartment remained almost perfectly intact. We’ll look at the death of Mary Reeser – which became known as “The Cinder Woman Case”. (Did Mary Hardy Reeser Spontaneously Combust?) *** Most crimes are pretty ordinary – assault, robbery, the occasional murder, but once in a while a crime is committed in a strange, shocking way – to the point it’s almost hard to believe what you are hearing is a true story. I’ll share a few of those strange crimes. (Creepy Crimes and Crazy Criminals) *** One of the reasons we find chimpanzees so interesting is because they are so much like humans – in body shape, the way they express themselves, it’s eerie sometimes. But still, we know they are just apes. Then there is the strange case of Oliver – a chimpanzee that also appeared to be human. Or was he a human that appeared to be a chimpanzee? Or, is it possible, that Oliver was a genuine genetic hybrid of the two? We’ll look at his incredibly strange story. (Oliver, The Humanzee) *** Some hauntings are more terrifying than others – and some are stranger than others. What happened to the Palzon family in Zaragoza, Spain possibly qualifies for both. They didn’t have a typical haunting – this was no poltergeist or spirit of a recently passed person… they were terrorized by a horrifying goblin. (The Zaragoza Goblin) *** Most haunted paintings are hundreds of years old – but one in particular was painted in the late 20th Century, and to many, it is the most disturbing painting they’ve ever laid eyes on. (The Hands Resist Him)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:14.404 = Show Open
          00:03:53.182 = Did Mary Hardy Reeser Spontaneously Combust?
          00:14:39.389 = The Hands Resist Him ***
          00:29:00.706 = Oliver, the Humanzee ***
          00:44:04.298 = Creepy Crimes and Crazy Criminals ***
          00:59:07.540 = The Zaragoza Goblin ***
          01:09:16.862 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          ““The Hands Resist Him” by Jenne Gentry for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mtmj2ysr
          “Oliver, The Humanzee” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ttc3p8s
          “The Zaragoza Goblin” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2jxxdd6b
          “Did Mary Hardy Reeser Spontaneously Combust?” by Tommy Thompson for Talk Murder: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p937wec
          “Creepy Crimes and Crazy Criminals” by C.J. Phillips for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8b3dyw
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          Originally aired: November, 2021
          This episode of Weird Darkness ranges from a 1951 Florida death that investigators could not explain, to a painting blamed for three deaths, a chimpanzee long mistaken for a human hybrid, a catalog of bizarre real-world crimes, and a disembodied voice that terrorized a Spanish apartment building in 1934.It opens with the morning of July 2, 1951, when landlady Pansy Carpenter found the doorknob to apartment 1200 Cherry Street in St. Petersburg, Florida hot to the touch and called police, who discovered that 67-year-old widow Mary Hardy Reeser had been reduced almost entirely to ash. Only her skull, shrunken to roughly the size of a teacup, a section of spine, and a left foot still in its slipper remained, while the apartment around her showed little more than soot on the ceiling and a recliner burned down to its springs. A greasy film coating the walls and floor was later identified by the FBI, which devoted a 115-page report to the case, as melted human fat. Her son, Dr. Richard Reeser, had left her around 8 p.m. the night before, resting in her favorite recliner in a Van Raalte rayon-acetate nightgown with a freshly lit cigarette. Investigators ruled out lightning, accelerants, and any motive for murder, which left two explanations in contention — a dropped cigarette that set her flammable nightgown alight and rendered her body into a slow-burning wick, or spontaneous human combustion — for the death that came to be known as the Cinder Woman case.From there the episode turns to William Stoneham's 1972 oil painting The Hands Resist Him, a 36-by-24-inch canvas showing a young boy beside a hollow-eyed, life-size doll while disembodied hands press against a glass door behind them. Stoneham based the boy on a photograph of himself at age five at his grandmother's Chicago apartment and drew the title from a 1971 poem by his first wife, Rhoann Ponseti. The work gained its reputation in February 2000, when a couple listed it on eBay as a haunted painting, claiming their four-and-a-half-year-old daughter saw the figures leave the canvas at night and that a motion-sensor camera caught the boy crawling out and the doll holding a gun; the listing drew more than 30,000 views and sold for $1,050. Its lore also ties three deaths to the painting — art critic Henry Seldis in 1978, gallery owner Charles Feingarten in 1981, and Godfather actor John Marley in 1984 — and the canvas now sits in the back room of Kim Smith's Perception Fine Art Gallery in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Next comes the story of Oliver, a chimpanzee captured in the Congo around 1957 who walked upright by nature, had a flatter and more human-looking face, light-colored eyes, pattern baldness, and a soft voice, and was marketed as a humanzee, a supposed human-chimpanzee hybrid and missing link. Owned by animal trainers Frank and Janet Berger, who featured him on The Ed Sullivan Show, Oliver drank morning coffee, mixed his own evening cocktails, and moved loads with a wheelbarrow, and early claims that he carried 47 chromosomes fed the hybrid theory. After being passed among several owners and confined for years in a small cage at the Buckshire Company laboratory, where he developed arthritis and muscular atrophy, he was rescued in 1996 to a chimpanzee sanctuary, where University of Chicago testing established that he had the ordinary chimpanzee count of 48 chromosomes and belonged to a Central African subspecies already known for human-like features. Oliver died in his sleep on June 2, 2012, beside a companion named Raisin, and his ashes were spread on the sanctuary grounds.After that, the episode collects a series of strange real-world crimes, starting with California inmate Jaime Osuna, already serving a life sentence for the 2011 murder of Yvette Pena, who killed his cellmate Luis Romero in 2019 and fashioned parts of the body into a necklace. It then moves to Michigan and the 2019 murder of 25-year-old Kevin Bacon by Mark Latunski, a man Bacon had met through a Christmas Eve date on Grindr, and to Scotland, where a crew of thieves made off with roughly £280,000 in blue WKD alcopops from Caledonian Bottlers. Other cases include a Chennai airport smuggling ring caught in March 2021 with gold paste hidden beneath hairpieces, a Cleveland man named Michael Harrel who handed a bank teller a robbery note for $206 with his own name and contact details written on the back, and a Florida man, Matthew Leatham, arrested after dialing 911 twice to ask for a ride home, his forehead tattooed with the outline of the state. The grimmest case belongs to Shabaz Khan of Burnley, England, who blamed two djinn he called Robert and Rita for driving him to murder Dr. Saman Mir Sacharvi and her 14-year-old daughter Vian Mangrio before setting their home on fire.The episode closes with the Goblin of Zaragoza, which began on September 27, 1934, when a maid named Pascuala Alcocer, alone in the kitchen of the Palazon family's second-floor apartment on Gascón de Gotor street in Zaragoza, Spain, heard a child-like male voice rise from the stove complaining that she was hurting it. Over the following weeks the disembodied voice spoke from the stove, the chimney, and the walls, by turns playful and menacing, and grew into laughter, growls, and screaming that at one point seemed to shake the entire building. Spanish police, a psychiatrist named Joaquin Jimen Orriera, and an architect all investigated, and the voice continued even after Pascuala was led
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MaryHardyReeser
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88de8v
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: When police found her in 1951, she was almost entirely ash. But mysteriously, the rest of her apartment remained almost perfectly intact. We’ll look at the death of Mary Reeser – which became known as “The Cinder Woman Case”. (Did Mary Hardy Reeser Spontaneously Combust?) *** Most crimes are pretty ordinary – assault, robbery, the occasional murder, but once in a while a crime is committed in a strange, shocking way – to the point it’s almost hard to believe what you are hearing is a true story. I’ll share a few of those strange crimes. (Creepy Crimes and Crazy Criminals) *** One of the reasons we find chimpanzees so interesting is because they are so much like humans – in body shape, the way they express themselves, it’s eerie sometimes. But still, we know they are just apes. Then there is the strange case of Oliver – a chimpanzee that also appeared to be human. Or was he a human that appeared to be a chimpanzee? Or, is it possible, that Oliver was a genuine genetic hybrid of the two? We’ll look at his incredibly strange story. (Oliver, The Humanzee) *** Some hauntings are more terrifying than others – and some are stranger than others. What happened to the Palzon family in Zaragoza, Spain possibly qualifies for both. They didn’t have a typical haunting – this was no poltergeist or spirit of a recently passed person… they were terrorized by a horrifying goblin. (The Zaragoza Goblin) *** Most haunted paintings are hundreds of years old – but one in particular was painted in the late 20th Century, and to many, it is the most disturbing painting they’ve ever laid eyes on. (The Hands Resist Him)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:14.404 = Show Open
          00:03:53.182 = Did Mary Hardy Reeser Spontaneously Combust?
          00:14:39.389 = The Hands Resist Him ***
          00:29:00.706 = Oliver, the Humanzee ***
          00:44:04.298 = Creepy Crimes and Crazy Criminals ***
          00:59:07.540 = The Zaragoza Goblin ***
          01:09:16.862 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          ““The Hands Resist Him” by Jenne Gentry for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mtmj2ysr
          “Oliver, The Humanzee” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ttc3p8s
          “The Zaragoza Goblin” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2jxxdd6b
          “Did Mary Hardy Reeser Spontaneously Combust?” by Tommy Thompson for Talk Murder: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p937wec
          “Creepy Crimes and Crazy Criminals” by C.J. Phillips for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8b3dyw
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally...]]>4228cinder_woman,creepy_crimes,darren_marlar,florida_man,goblin_of_zaragoza,grindr_murder,haunted_painting,humanzee,macabre,mary_reeser,oliver_the_humanzee,paranormal,spontaneous_human_combustion,supernatural,the_hands_resist_him,true_crime,unexplained,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darkness,william_stonehamfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRRSW03
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:37.835 = Episode 01: Tatooine Haunts
          00:34:52.858 = Episode 02: Fast Friends
          01:04:58.749 = Episode 03: Prophecies And Destinies
          01:38:38.890 = Episode 04: Pattern And Web
          02:06:06.595 = Episode 05: So Turns a Galaxy, So Turns a Wheel
          02:40:27.908 = Episode 06: Blood of a Jedi
          03:14:07.134 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRRSW03
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72556986Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:14:28 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThirteen years after The Empire Strikes Back, the long-delayed finale arrived in 1996 — six episodes that brought the original trilogy to a close. Funding cuts had stalled production for more than a decade, but the conclusion was completed at last,...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:37.835 = Episode 01: Tatooine Haunts
          00:34:52.858 = Episode 02: Fast Friends
          01:04:58.749 = Episode 03: Prophecies And Destinies
          01:38:38.890 = Episode 04: Pattern And Web
          02:06:06.595 = Episode 05: So Turns a Galaxy, So Turns a Wheel
          02:40:27.908 = Episode 06: Blood of a Jedi
          03:14:07.134 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRRSW03
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>11733a_new_hope,audio_drama,darren_marlar,darth_vader,mark_hamill,npr_radio_drama,old_time_radio,otr,radio_drama,retro_radio,return_of_the_jedi,science_fiction,sci_fi,star_wars,star_wars_npr,star_wars_radio_drama,theater_of_the_mind,the_empire_strikes_back,vintage_radio,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0688
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Forgetful Ghost” (January 23, 1978) ***WD
          00:46:42.148 = Philip Marlowe, “Grim Echo” (February 14, 1950)
          01:16:14.347 = Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, “The Ghost To Ghost Matter” (May 18, 1958) ***WD
          01:41:29.916 = The Black Mass, “Ash Tree” (December 18, 1963) ***WD
          02:11:43.744 = Michael Shayne, “Big Voice Means a Big Body” (May 07, 1945)
          02:42:36.427 = Beyond Midnight, “The Yellow Room” (June 06, 1969) ***WD
          03:13:43.776 = MindWebs, “Desertion” (February 18, 1982)
          03:44:37.897 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947)
          04:13:52.519 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Follow That Cab” (April 19, 1946)
          04:43:19.587 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0688
          
          This #RetroRadio episode, "A Ghost Who Forgot Why He Came, a Dying Wife, a Final Anniversary," gathers nine vintage old-time-radio broadcasts of mystery, horror, and the supernatural — from a haunted ash tree in 17th-century England to a converted man walking the crushing surface of Jupiter.
          The CBS Radio Mystery Theater opens the night with "The Forgetful Ghost," in which a dying Eve Gordon wakes her husband Sam in the small hours, certain a prowler is moving through their locked-up house — but when Sam creeps down to the dark kitchen with his hickory walking stick raised, the intruder turns out to be a meek, see-through little man named Peter Pruitt, a ghost who can't recall why he was sent or whom he came to fetch, even as the couple's fortieth wedding anniversary draws closer by the hour. Host E.G. Marshall, a script by Ian Martin, and Mandel Kramer in the lead carry this January 23, 1978 tale of a haunting that proves gentler, and far stranger, than it first appears.
          Raymond Chandler's Los Angeles private detective Philip Marlowe takes the wheel in "The Grim Echo," skidding off a blizzard-blind mountain road and into a snow-filled culvert directly in front of Echo Lodge — the one place on earth where the name Philip Marlowe is pure poison. Six months earlier Marlowe shot and killed Virgil Barucki in a Los Angeles alley, and now the storm has trapped him with Barucki's grieving widow Helen, his sister Donna, his mother, and the handyman Ralph Tolman, while an "accidental" cabin explosion and a stolen .38 revolver make it clear that someone inside Echo Lodge wants him frozen, or dead. Gerald Mohr stars in this February 14, 1950 chiller.
          Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar sends the freelance insurance investigator with the action-packed expense account into "The Ghost To Ghost Matter," after a frantic Oscar Trimley telephones from the sleepy mill town of Lake City, New Jersey, swearing that Ian McAndrews — the town's founder, dead five years and already paid out at $55,000 on his life policy — has come back to haunt the streets. Every midnight the old clock tower strikes thirteen, bats pour from the belfry, and a wail rises over the lake, so Dollar brings along old flame Nancy Turner to size up a town that insists its founder's ghost simply won't rest. Bob Bailey stars in this May 18, 1958 mystery out of Hartford, Connecticut.
          The Black Mass adapts M.R. James's classic "The Ash Tree," set at Castringham Hall in Suffolk, England, where the witch trials of 1690 brought the hanging of Mrs. Mothersole — condemned largely on the testimony of Sir Matthew Fell, who swore he watched her climb the great ash tree beside the house at the full of the moon to cut twigs with a peculiarly curved knife. When Sir Matthew is found dead and black in his bed beneath that same tree, the curse the witch promised begins working its way down through the generations of the Fell family and through whatever still lives inside the hollow trunk of the ash. A December 18, 1963 telling of one of the most quietly horrifying ghost stories ever written.
          The Adventures of Michael Shayne brings private detective Mike Shayne and his secretary Phyllis Knight into "Big Voice Means a Big Body," when 230-pound opera star Madame Jolene Toulot sweeps into the office waving an anonymous letter that threatens her life if she publishes her scandalous tell-all memoirs. With a roster of suspects who'd all rather stay out of the book — old suitor Roderick MacKenzie of the Newport MacKenzies, ex-husband and aspiring congressman Edwin Buck, rival soprano Leonora Baril, and the maestro Savadel — Shayne heads to the Figaro Theatre for a double bill of Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana, where the diva's fifth farewell performance takes a fatal turn. Wally Maher and Cathy Lewis star in this May 7, 1945 case.
          Beyond Midnight, the eerie South African series, presents "The Yellow Room," in which the avowed atheist Ronald Todd accepts a wager from the elderly Mrs. Watts: one thousand pounds to spend a single night, entirely alone, in the haunted north wing of Chancellors — the very room where the ghost-hunting sixth Duke of Wallingford lost his sanity and a captain of the Hussars leapt to his death. Over Father Doyle's warnings, Todd is locked in with seven candles for company and a copy of Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited, and as the clock passes midnight the candles begin going out one by one. Michael McCabe produced this June 6, 1969 broadcast.
          MindWebs turns to science fiction with Clifford Simak's "Desertion," set in Dome Number Three of the Jovian Survey Commission on the surface of Jupiter, where the planet's crushing fifteen thousand pounds per square inch of pressure and its ammonia rains make unprotected human life impossible. To conquer it, Kent Fowler has been converting his men into "lopers," the planet's native life form — but four men have already loped out into the howling gale two by two and never come back, and now young Harold Allen is next through Miss Stanley's converter. When Fowler at last sends out his own aging dog, Towser, the truth about why no one returns finally begins to surface. A February 18, 1982 reading hosted by Michael Hansen.
          Mystery in the Air stars Peter Lorre in Ben Hecht's "The Marvelous Barastro," opening as the magician and hypnotist Barastro walks into the office of criminal lawyer Amos G. Hall and calmly announces that he intends to commit a murder before the night is out. His target is Rico Sansoni, a rival hypnotist who once stole away the affections of Barastro's blind wife Anna by studying and mastering the magician's own voice — close enough to deceive even her in the dark. As Barastro recounts hunting his enemy from country to country and city to city, the line between the two illusionists grows harder and harder to draw. An August 7, 1947 broadcast sponsored by Camel cigarettes.
          Molle Mystery Theater closes the night on a lighter note with the comedy "Follow That Cab," starring two New York City cabbies, Mo and Julius, who have read so many issues of Absolutely Authentic True Crime Fiction — and idolized its hero, detective Daniel Daremore — that they're convinced they can crack any case. When a fare leaps from the cab without paying and a song publisher named Larkin turns up shot dead in his apartment, the pair wipe away the fingerprints to make the murder "more baffling," let their prime suspect walk, and bumble their way toward a stolen song called "Joan," a desperate songwriter named Boynton, and a mysterious redhead. Written by Sid and Larry Sloan, this April 19, 1946 farce sends up the whole hardboiled detective genre with host Jeffrey Barnes presiding.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72542673Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:34:43 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA dying woman swears there's a prowler downstairs, but what her husband finds in the dark kitchen is a timid little ghost who can't remember why he's come. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Forgetful Ghost” (January 23, 1978) ***WD
          00:46:42.148 = Philip Marlowe, “Grim Echo” (February 14, 1950)
          01:16:14.347 = Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, “The Ghost To Ghost Matter” (May 18, 1958) ***WD
          01:41:29.916 = The Black Mass, “Ash Tree” (December 18, 1963) ***WD
          02:11:43.744 = Michael Shayne, “Big Voice Means a Big Body” (May 07, 1945)
          02:42:36.427 = Beyond Midnight, “The Yellow Room” (June 06, 1969) ***WD
          03:13:43.776 = MindWebs, “Desertion” (February 18, 1982)
          03:44:37.897 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947)
          04:13:52.519 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Follow That Cab” (April 19, 1946)
          04:43:19.587 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0688
          
          This #RetroRadio episode, "A Ghost Who Forgot Why He Came, a Dying Wife, a Final Anniversary," gathers nine vintage old-time-radio broadcasts of mystery, horror, and the supernatural — from a haunted ash tree in 17th-century England to a converted man walking the crushing surface of Jupiter.
          The CBS Radio Mystery Theater opens the night with "The Forgetful Ghost," in which a dying Eve Gordon wakes her husband Sam in the small hours, certain a prowler is moving through their locked-up house — but when Sam creeps down to the dark kitchen with his hickory walking stick raised, the intruder turns out to be a meek, see-through little man named Peter Pruitt, a ghost who can't recall why he was sent or whom he came to fetch, even as the couple's fortieth wedding anniversary draws closer by the hour. Host E.G. Marshall, a script by Ian Martin, and Mandel Kramer in the lead carry this January 23, 1978 tale of a haunting that proves gentler, and far stranger, than it first appears.
          Raymond Chandler's Los Angeles private detective Philip Marlowe takes the wheel in "The Grim Echo," skidding off a blizzard-blind mountain road and into a snow-filled culvert directly in front of Echo Lodge — the one place on earth where the name Philip Marlowe is pure poison. Six months earlier Marlowe shot and killed Virgil Barucki in a Los Angeles alley, and now the storm has trapped him with Barucki's grieving widow Helen, his sister Donna, his mother, and the handyman Ralph Tolman, while an "accidental" cabin explosion and a stolen .38 revolver make it clear that someone inside Echo Lodge wants him frozen, or dead. Gerald Mohr stars in this February 14, 1950 chiller.
          Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar sends the freelance insurance investigator with the action-packed expense account into "The Ghost To Ghost Matter," after a frantic Oscar Trimley telephones from the sleepy mill town of Lake City, New Jersey, swearing that Ian McAndrews — the town's founder, dead five years and already paid out at $55,000 on his life policy — has come back to haunt the streets. Every midnight the old clock tower strikes thirteen, bats pour from the belfry, and a wail rises over the lake, so Dollar brings along old flame Nancy Turner to size...]]>17050classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/heavensgate
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/heavensgate
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/343j2ju2
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Following an anonymous tip, police enter a mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, an exclusive suburb of San Diego, California, and discover 39 victims of a mass suicide. The deceased–21 women and 18 men of varying ages–were all found lying peaceably in matching dark clothes and Nike sneakers and had no noticeable signs of blood or trauma. It was later revealed that the men and women were members of the “Heaven’s Gate” religious cult, whose leaders preached that suicide would allow them to leave their bodily “containers” and enter an alien spacecraft hidden behind the Hale-Bopp comet. *** PLUS, the creepy true-crime story of two men who were caught trying to steal the body of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. But that is by no means the end of this story full of twists, turns, myths, and conspiracies.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Heaven’s Gate, Part 1
          00:00:53.808 = Show Open
          00:02:37.373 = Heaven’s Gate, Part 2
          00:04:59.269 = Heaven’s Gate, Part 3
          00:09:37.695 = Heaven’s Gate, Part 4 ***
          00:23:22.776 = Stealing Lincoln’s Bones, Part 1 ***
          00:44:45.437 = Stealing Lincoln’s Bones, Part 2 ***
          00:57:58.687 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Heavens Gate” by Rolling Stone: http://bit.ly/WeirdDarkness2D7tbeZ, Ranker: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2UIsK4O, and History.com: http://bit.ly/WeirdDarkness2G3uqfN
          “Stealing Lincoln’s Bones” by Troy Taylor: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/stealing-lincolns-bones
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          Originally aired: November 28, 2021
          Weird Darkness runs from the 1997 mass suicide of the Heaven's Gate UFO cult outside San Diego to an 1876 counterfeiting gang's attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's corpse from his tomb in Springfield, Illinois.It opens with the discovery, on March 26, 1997, of thirty-nine members of Heaven's Gate inside a rented mansion in the San Diego suburb of Rancho Santa Fe — twenty-one women and eighteen men lying beneath purple shrouds in matching black shirts and new black-and-white Nike sneakers, plastic bags over their heads, after swallowing phenobarbital and vodka. They believed the deaths would free their souls to board an alien spacecraft trailing the Hale-Bopp comet, which was making its closest approach to Earth that month. Former music professor Marshall Applewhite had started the group in 1975 with his nurse Bonnie Lu Nettles, the two of them renaming themselves Bo and Peep and later Do and Ti before persuading about twenty people in Oregon to leave their families and wait in eastern Colorado for a ship that never arrived. Applewhite preached that human bodies were disposable containers, that he was the second coming of Jesus, and that God was an alien. Nettles died in 1985, but he held the group together, and by the 1990s it had become the first well-known internet-era cult, paying its bills by building web pages under the business name Higher Source. The members watched Star Trek: The Next Generation, sewed Heaven's Gate Away Team patches onto their uniforms, severed contact with relatives through a practice Applewhite called breaking away, and submitted to a ban on sex that several of the men, Applewhite among them, enforced on themselves through castration.The episode closes with the 1876 plot to steal Abraham Lincoln's body from his tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. A Chicago counterfeiting ring run by James "Big Jim" Kneally had lost its master engraver, Benjamin Boyd, to a ten-year term in Joliet Penitentiary, so the gang resolved to seize the president's corpse and ransom it for Boyd's freedom. On election night, November 7, 1876, gang members Terence Mullen and Jack Hughes filed through the lock and split the marble sarcophagus with an ax, unaware that the grave robber they knew as Jim Morrissey was Secret Service operative Lewis Swegles, and that Captain Patrick Tyrell's agents and Pinkerton detectives hired by Robert Lincoln were hidden elsewhere in the monument. The trap fell apart when the lawmen fired on one another in the dark and the two robbers wandered off and escaped, though both were captured on November 18 and, with grave robbery barely a crime in Illinois at the time, served only a year in Joliet. What the public would not learn for years was that custodian John C. Power and a secret brotherhood calling itself the Lincoln Guard of Honor had already dragged the five-hundred-pound coffin into a damp labyrinth beneath the monument and buried it under loose boards and dirt, leaving visitors to grieve over an empty sarcophagus. The body was shifted from hiding place to hiding place until 1901, when Robert Lincoln ordered his father's casket lowered ten feet, locked inside a steel cage, and sealed under two tons of concrete, following one last viewing in which Leon P. Hopkins, the plumber who had closed the coffin back in 1865, studied a chalk-whitened but recognizable face and soldered the lead shut for good.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540373Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen the Hale-Bopp comet swung past Earth in 1997, thirty-nine people put on matching black shirts and brand-new Nikes, swallowed a lethal mix of barbiturates and vodka, and lay down beneath purple shrouds to die — certain their souls were about to...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/heavensgate
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/343j2ju2
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Following an anonymous tip, police enter a mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, an exclusive suburb of San Diego, California, and discover 39 victims of a mass suicide. The deceased–21 women and 18 men of varying ages–were all found lying peaceably in matching dark clothes and Nike sneakers and had no noticeable signs of blood or trauma. It was later revealed that the men and women were members of the “Heaven’s Gate” religious cult, whose leaders preached that suicide would allow them to leave their bodily “containers” and enter an alien spacecraft hidden behind the Hale-Bopp comet. *** PLUS, the creepy true-crime story of two men who were caught trying to steal the body of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. But that is by no means the end of this story full of twists, turns, myths, and conspiracies.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Heaven’s Gate, Part 1
          00:00:53.808 = Show Open
          00:02:37.373 = Heaven’s Gate, Part 2
          00:04:59.269 = Heaven’s Gate, Part 3
          00:09:37.695 = Heaven’s Gate, Part 4 ***
          00:23:22.776 = Stealing Lincoln’s Bones, Part 1 ***
          00:44:45.437 = Stealing Lincoln’s Bones, Part 2 ***
          00:57:58.687 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Heavens Gate” by Rolling Stone: http://bit.ly/WeirdDarkness2D7tbeZ, Ranker: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2UIsK4O, and History.com: http://bit.ly/WeirdDarkness2G3uqfN
          “Stealing Lincoln’s Bones” by Troy Taylor: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/stealing-lincolns-bones
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November 28, 2021
          Weird Darkness runs from the 1997 mass suicide of the Heaven's Gate UFO cult outside San Diego to an 1876 counterfeiting gang's attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's corpse from his tomb in Springfield, Illinois.It opens with the discovery, on March 26, 1997, of thirty-nine members of Heaven's Gate inside a rented mansion in the San Diego suburb of...]]>3556abraham_lincoln,body_snatchers,cult_mass_suicide,cults,dark_history,darren_marlar,doomsday_cult,hale_bopp_comet,heavens_gate,heavens_gate_cult,illinois_history,lincoln_grave_robbery,lincolns_tomb,marshall_applewhite,paranormal_podcast,stealing_lincolns_body,true_crime,ufo_cult,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/UFO-Batch-3
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/UFO-Batch-3
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525184Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA newly declassified FBI form describes a meter-wide red sphere with a white plasma core hovering in a backyard one evening, among dozens of glowing-orb sightings in the Pentagon's third batch of UFO files. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION:...
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/UFO-Batch-3
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>572aaro,aliens,colorado_springs_ufo,extraterrestrial,flying_saucer,glowing_orbs,harare_airport_ufo,orb_sightings,pentagon_ufo_files,pete_hegseth,red_orbs,uap,ufo,ufo_disclosure,ufo_files,ufo_sightings,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,white_plasma_sun,zimbabwe_ufofalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/openai-suicide-lawsuit
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/openai-suicide-lawsuit
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72524747Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAfter her 24-year-old daughter died by suicide in Montreal, Kristie Carrier read the months of ChatGPT conversations on Alice's phone — and filed suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION:...
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/openai-suicide-lawsuit
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>756ai_and_mental_health,ai_chatbot_suicide,ai_companion,ai_regulation,ai_safety,ai_wrongful_death,alice_carrier,artificial_intelligence,chatbot_dangers,chatbot_safety,chatgpt_lawsuit,chatgpt_suicide,google_gemini_lawsuit,gpt-4o,openai_lawsuit,sam_altman,suicide_prevention,sycophantic_ai,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDR20260614==========
          HOUR ONE: Jeannie Saffin already had a tough life, being born with a birth defect that stunted her mental growth, leaving her with the mind of a child, never getting married and having kids, never dating… but that all pales in comparison to how she died: bursting into flames for no apparent reason. Was Jeannie Saffin the victim of spontaneous human combustion? (The Spontaneous Combustion of Jeannie Saffin) *** Sometimes it’s easy to get a girl to go out with you – just be polite and ask. Some men resort to cheesy pickup lines thinking it will help their chances. But one man chose to call upon a woman in a very unusual way… by purchasing a gravestone. (Pitching Woo With a Tombstone) *** If a man demands his girlfriend give up the baby they conceived, otherwise he would no longer be with the woman – what is that newborn’s mother to do? Sadly, Emily Dunn made the wrong decision – with tragic results. (The Durbin Baby Murder) *** The transplanting of an organ is almost a routine procedure now in the 21st century – even doing a transplant of an arm or a leg isn’t uncommon. But when you talk about transplanting a living head onto a dead body – that’s when things get tricky. But Robert White thought it could be done – and even tried doing it. (The Man Who Wanted To Do a Head Transplant) *** Imagine getting onto a plane and once in the air finding out that the pilot wasn’t qualified to fly that kind of plane – and that he was only there because the original pilot wasn’t available due to being dead. That’s what happened in 1934 on the boat, the SS Morro Castle. And it was the beginning of tragedy after tragedy. (Mystery, Mismanagement, and Mayhem on the SS Morro Castle)==========
          HOUR TWO: In June of 2009 a man calling himself Peter Bergmann checked in to a hotel in Sligo Town. Five days later his body was found on Rosses Point Beach. But Peter Bergmann was not Peter Bergmann – so who was he? (The Peter Bergmann Mystery) *** Sharing stories from people who are frightened by a bump in the night or a strange shadow on the wall in their bedroom is one thing, but when you get professional ghost hunters telling of the scariest experiences they’ve had, you know it has to be some freaky stuff. (Scariest Experiences of Ghost Hunters)
          ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: More of the scariest experiences of ghost hunters! *** I’ll tell you about that time when a dam failed – and because of it, people were legally allowed to marry the dead. And still do to this day. (That Time A Failed Dam Led to Marrying Corpses) *** Personal experiences of those who have stayed at the Wolf Creek Inn, plus some hard evidence, seems to indicate that spirits who haunt the place are not only benign in nature, but even protect the guests and owners from other malevolent spirits which roam there as well. (Haunts at Wolf Creek Inn)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “Mystery, Mismanagement, and Mayhem on the SS Morro Castle” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/56jb9c7j
          “The Man Who Wanted To Do a Head Transplant” by Gary Krist for the Washington Post: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39d2k9pw
          “The Durbin Baby Murder” posted at Murders In History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/c96z9kst
          “Pitching Woo With a Tombstone” from the New York Journal, posted at The Victorian Book of the Dead website:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/utw6vh45
          “The Spontaneous Combustion of Jeannie Saffin” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/e6as67fn
          “That Time A Failed Dam Led to Marrying Corpses” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/zyrxx43k
          “Scariest Experiences of Ghost Hunters” by Amanda Ashley for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y7tx3a2t
          “Haunts at Wolf Creek Inn” posted at HauntedHouses.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yadzm4ae
          “The Peter Bergmann Mystery” by Rosita Boland for Irish Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9b44kfs
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          This episode of Weird Darkness moves from a burning luxury liner off the New Jersey coast to a fire-scarred kitchen in London, a body on an Irish beach, a drowned infant in Illinois, a collapsed French dam that legalized marrying the dead, and a haunted stagecoach inn in Oregon — with a head-transplant surgeon and a tombstone-shopping widower along the way.It opens with the SS Morro Castle, the 508-foot American ocean liner that ferried wealthy passengers between New York and Havana during Prohibition until September 8, 1934, when its captain, Robert Wilmott, dropped dead the night before departure and a fire of unknown origin erupted in a B Deck storage locker on the voyage home. Replacement captain William Warms steered into gale-force winds and waited 38 minutes to send a distress call, paint-gummed lifeboats refused to lower, untrained passengers broke their necks jumping in faulty life jackets, and at least 137 of the 549 aboard died before the charred hulk ran aground at Asbury Park, New Jersey, where souvenir stands sprang up around the wreck. Suspicion later fell on chief radio operator George White Rogers, the disaster's celebrated hero, whose hidden history of arson convictions, an aquarium-heater bomb built to maim a police lieutenant asking too many questions, and a double murder ended with his sudden death in Trenton State Prison — and the disappearance of his prison records.From there the episode lightens briefly with a pair of newspaper accounts of courtship by gravestone: an 1896 story from the Cincinnati Enquirer about a widower who finally bought a $50 monument for his wife of five years past — not out of grief, but to impress a wealthy widow who had called him too cheap to mark the grave — and a 1924 item from the Kansas City Star about a Kansas woman who married a widower precisely because he kept his first wife's grave so well.Next comes Dr. Robert J. White, the Cleveland neurosurgeon who watched the first successful human kidney transplant in Boston in 1954 and spent the rest of his life pursuing something far stranger: transplanting a living human head onto a donor body. In March 1970 he performed the operation on monkeys, moving one animal's head onto another's decapitated body in an 18-hour surgery; the hybrid lived nine days. White, a devout Catholic who sparred publicly with journalist Oriana Fallaci and animal rights activist Ingrid Newkirk, came close to attempting the procedure on a quadriplegic human volunteer through Russia's medical system before he died in 2010, leaving behind questions about consciousness, identity, and death that medicine has yet to answer.The hour then turns to Jeannie Saffin, a 61-year-old London woman with the mental capacity of a child who, on September 15, 1982, burst into flames while sitting calmly at her father's kitchen table in Edmonton with her hands in her lap. Her father Jack and brother-in-law Don Carroll doused the fire, but Jeannie — burned to the subcutaneous fat on her face, hands, and abdomen — never screamed, slipped into a coma, and died eight days later. The chair she sat in was unmarked, the nearest flame was a shielded pilot light five feet away, and a police constable concluded it was spontaneous human combustion, a verdict the coroner rejected. Skeptic Joe Nickell's pipe-ember theory accounts for some details, but not how a human body ignited so completely in under two minutes while burning nothing around it.Then the mystery of Peter Bergmann: the tall, gray-haired man with an Austrian accent who arrived in Sligo, Ireland by bus on June 12, 2009, checked into the Sligo City Hotel under a false name and a fabricated Vienna address, and over three days left the hotel thirteen times carrying a full purple plastic bag — returning empty-handed each time, never once caught by CCTV disposing of anything. He bought ten international stamps, cut the labels from his clothes, folded them neatly on a rock at Rosses Point Beach, and was found dead at the water's edge the next morning near Dead Man's Point. The autopsy revealed terminal prostate cancer he could not have been unaware of, yet he died of cardiac arrest, not dr
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72465475Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen the luxury liner SS Morro Castle erupted in flames off the New Jersey coast in 1934, it left behind 137 dead, a captain's corpse that vanished before it could be examined, and a heroic radio operator whose criminal past suggested he may have...==========
          HOUR ONE: Jeannie Saffin already had a tough life, being born with a birth defect that stunted her mental growth, leaving her with the mind of a child, never getting married and having kids, never dating… but that all pales in comparison to how she died: bursting into flames for no apparent reason. Was Jeannie Saffin the victim of spontaneous human combustion? (The Spontaneous Combustion of Jeannie Saffin) *** Sometimes it’s easy to get a girl to go out with you – just be polite and ask. Some men resort to cheesy pickup lines thinking it will help their chances. But one man chose to call upon a woman in a very unusual way… by purchasing a gravestone. (Pitching Woo With a Tombstone) *** If a man demands his girlfriend give up the baby they conceived, otherwise he would no longer be with the woman – what is that newborn’s mother to do? Sadly, Emily Dunn made the wrong decision – with tragic results. (The Durbin Baby Murder) *** The transplanting of an organ is almost a routine procedure now in the 21st century – even doing a transplant of an arm or a leg isn’t uncommon. But when you talk about transplanting a living head onto a dead body – that’s when things get tricky. But Robert White thought it could be done – and even tried doing it. (The Man Who Wanted To Do a Head Transplant) *** Imagine getting onto a plane and once in the air finding out that the pilot wasn’t qualified to fly that kind of plane – and that he was only there because the original pilot wasn’t available due to being dead. That’s what happened in 1934 on the boat, the SS Morro Castle. And it was the beginning of tragedy after tragedy. (Mystery, Mismanagement, and Mayhem on the SS Morro Castle)==========
          HOUR TWO: In June of 2009 a man calling himself Peter Bergmann checked in to a hotel in Sligo Town. Five days later his body was found on Rosses Point Beach. But Peter Bergmann was not Peter Bergmann – so who was he? (The Peter Bergmann Mystery) *** Sharing stories from people who are frightened by a bump in the night or a strange shadow on the wall in their bedroom is one thing, but when you get professional ghost hunters telling of the scariest experiences they’ve had, you know it has to be some freaky stuff. (Scariest Experiences of Ghost Hunters)
          ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: More of the scariest experiences of ghost hunters! *** I’ll tell you about that time when a dam failed – and because of it, people were legally allowed to marry the dead. And still do to this day. (That Time A Failed Dam Led to Marrying Corpses) *** Personal experiences of those who have stayed at the Wolf Creek Inn, plus some hard evidence, seems to indicate that spirits who haunt the place are not only benign in nature, but even protect the guests and owners from other malevolent spirits which roam there as well. (Haunts at Wolf Creek Inn)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “Mystery, Mismanagement, and Mayhem on the SS Morro Castle” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/56jb9c7j
          “The Man Who Wanted To Do a Head Transplant” by Gary Krist for the Washington Post: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39d2k9pw
          “The Durbin Baby Murder” posted at Murders In History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/c96z9kst
          “Pitching Woo With a Tombstone” from the New York Journal, posted at The Victorian Book of the Dead website:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/utw6vh45
          “The Spontaneous Combustion of Jeannie Saffin” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/e6as67fn
          “That Time A Failed Dam Led to Marrying Corpses” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet:...]]>7526falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/cotu-disclosureday
          EPISODE PAGE (Includes Sources and Transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-disclosureday
          
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          Originally aired: June 14, 2026
          
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          EPISODE PAGE (Includes Sources and Transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-disclosureday
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here for Weird Darkness: https://pod.link/1078714736. For Church of the Undead episodes specifically, you can find a list of apps here: https://pod.link/1651062114.
          
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          Originally aired: June 14, 2026
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1904alien_disclosure,aliens_and_christianity,christian_movie_review,church_of_the_undead,darren_marlar,disclosure_day,disclosure_day_movie,dropped_crucifix,end_times_deception,gethsemane,l.a.,spiritual_deception,spiritual_discernment,spiritual_warfare,steven_spielberg,strong_delusion,test_the_spirits,truth_vs_spectacle,ufo_disclosure,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/BlackTree
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BlackTree
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: "The Abandoned Drive-In Theater" — A newcomer to North Carolina, biking past the ruins of a drive-in theater that's been dead for decades, hears an engine roar and turns to see a film flickering across the filthy, torn screen — then finds every speaker smashed and every wire long since severed, with no way the movie could have been playing at all. *** "He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral" — Six days before Christmas, a security guard helps lower his coworker Jake into the ground after a fatal heart attack — and two mornings later, arriving alone at the snowed-in, empty worksite, he finds Jake's car already parked in the lot. *** "The Black Tree in the Woods" — In a Massachusetts port town haunted by the schoolyard legend of a flayed pirate ghost, three nine-year-old boys push deep into a forbidden forest and find a short, withered tree that grows no leaves and seems to drink the life out of the air — and when one of them is dared to carve his name into its strangely soft bark, something he cannot see begins breathing in his ear.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:17.025 = The Abandoned Drive-In Theater
          00:07:35.119 = He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral ***
          00:17:39.759 = The Black Tree In The Woods ***
          00:58:35.975 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Abandoned Drive-In Theater” by January Nelson, from Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/ybwbdgev
          “He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral” by Thomas J. Sotvedt: https://tinyurl.com/yckfue5w
          “The Black Tree In The Woods” submitted anonymously to Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/y7rocj8v
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: June 10, 2020
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72517994Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThree nine-year-old boys in a Massachusetts port town go looking for the schoolyard ghost called Skeleton Jack and instead find a tree that should not exist — black and leafless, cold enough to seem to drink the life out of the air — a tree one of...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BlackTree
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: "The Abandoned Drive-In Theater" — A newcomer to North Carolina, biking past the ruins of a drive-in theater that's been dead for decades, hears an engine roar and turns to see a film flickering across the filthy, torn screen — then finds every speaker smashed and every wire long since severed, with no way the movie could have been playing at all. *** "He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral" — Six days before Christmas, a security guard helps lower his coworker Jake into the ground after a fatal heart attack — and two mornings later, arriving alone at the snowed-in, empty worksite, he finds Jake's car already parked in the lot. *** "The Black Tree in the Woods" — In a Massachusetts port town haunted by the schoolyard legend of a flayed pirate ghost, three nine-year-old boys push deep into a forbidden forest and find a short, withered tree that grows no leaves and seems to drink the life out of the air — and when one of them is dared to carve his name into its strangely soft bark, something he cannot see begins breathing in his ear.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:17.025 = The Abandoned Drive-In Theater
          00:07:35.119 = He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral ***
          00:17:39.759 = The Black Tree In The Woods ***
          00:58:35.975 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Abandoned Drive-In Theater” by January Nelson, from Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/ybwbdgev
          “He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral” by Thomas J. Sotvedt: https://tinyurl.com/yckfue5w
          “The Black Tree In The Woods” submitted anonymously to Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/y7rocj8v
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: June 10, 2020
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>3600falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRRSW03
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:37.835 = Episode 01: Tatooine Haunts
          00:34:52.858 = Episode 02: Fast Friends
          01:04:58.749 = Episode 03: Prophecies And Destinies
          01:38:38.890 = Episode 04: Pattern And Web
          02:06:06.595 = Episode 05: So Turns a Galaxy, So Turns a Wheel
          02:40:27.908 = Episode 06: Blood of a Jedi
          03:14:07.134 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515713Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThirteen years after The Empire Strikes Back, the long-delayed finale arrived in 1996 — six episodes that brought the original trilogy to a close. Funding cuts had stalled production for more than a decade, but the conclusion was completed at last,...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:37.835 = Episode 01: Tatooine Haunts
          00:34:52.858 = Episode 02: Fast Friends
          01:04:58.749 = Episode 03: Prophecies And Destinies
          01:38:38.890 = Episode 04: Pattern And Web
          02:06:06.595 = Episode 05: So Turns a Galaxy, So Turns a Wheel
          02:40:27.908 = Episode 06: Blood of a Jedi
          03:14:07.134 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRRSW03
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>15704a_new_hope,audio_drama,darren_marlar,darth_vader,mark_hamill,npr_radio_drama,old_time_radio,otr,radio_drama,retro_radio,return_of_the_jedi,science_fiction,sci_fi,star_wars,star_wars_npr,star_wars_radio_drama,theater_of_the_mind,the_empire_strikes_back,vintage_radio,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/DanielOuellet
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/DanielOuellet
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72518625Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:26:35 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA mother tracking her daughter's phone led police to a New Hampshire Olive Garden, where the daughter ran out in tears with cigarette burns on her legs and a story about a forced marriage and a satanic ritual. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION:...
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/DanielOuellet
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>367cigarette_burns,daniel_ouellet,domestic_violence,forced_marriage,gun_threat,kidnapping,kittery_maine,maine_crime,new_hampshire_crime,newington_nh,occult_crime,olive_garden,religious_cult,restraining_order,satanic_bible,satanic_ritual,shelter_in_place,true_crime,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/StrangersOnTheSubway
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/StrangersOnTheSubway
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: "The Statues" — Forced to babysit his toddler cousin in his aunt's house full of religious statues, a teenager finds a black gargoyle crouched in the baby's room that his aunt swears she never owned — right before she starts screaming at him to get the child out. *** "The Strangers" — A bored subway commuter who passes the time sorting strangers into types becomes obsessed with one blank, silent man who rides to the end of the line and back for no reason — until learning what he really is pulls him down into the tunnels after him.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:00:58.163 = The Statues
          00:14:23.981 = The Strangers (On The Subway) ***
          00:50:09.127 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Statues” by Sammy Ruiz: https://tinyurl.com/ydxzvtfm
          “The Strangers” submitted anonymously to Creepypasta.com: https://tinyurl.com/ycv86sfs
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: July 02, 2020
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72517485Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:19:18 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA bored New York commuter who passes the time on the A train by quietly sorting his fellow riders into types becomes fixated on one unremarkable man whose blank stillness never breaks — a man who takes the same seat in the same car to ride to the end...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/StrangersOnTheSubway
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: "The Statues" — Forced to babysit his toddler cousin in his aunt's house full of religious statues, a teenager finds a black gargoyle crouched in the baby's room that his aunt swears she never owned — right before she starts screaming at him to get the child out. *** "The Strangers" — A bored subway commuter who passes the time sorting strangers into types becomes obsessed with one blank, silent man who rides to the end of the line and back for no reason — until learning what he really is pulls him down into the tunnels after him.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:00:58.163 = The Statues
          00:14:23.981 = The Strangers (On The Subway) ***
          00:50:09.127 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Statues” by Sammy Ruiz: https://tinyurl.com/ydxzvtfm
          “The Strangers” submitted anonymously to Creepypasta.com: https://tinyurl.com/ycv86sfs
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally aired: July 02, 2020
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>3082becoming_a_monster,creepypasta,demon_statue,endless_trains,end_of_the_line,gargoyle_statue,haunted_statue,horror_podcast,horror_stories,labyrinth,liminal_spaces,new_york_subway,religious_horror,sammy_ruiz,scary_stories,silent_strangers,subway_horror,the_statues,the_strangers,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ConspiracyInDallas
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ConspiracyInDallas
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8hjttr
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Was there a conspiracy to murder President John F. Kennedy in Dealey Plaza in 1963? (Conspiracy In Dallas) *** A Weirdo family member tells of his own personal experience with what might’ve been a hell hound. (The Dog That Wasn’t There) *** One island, one couple, one murder. We’ll look at the strange life and death of Rolf Neslund. (The Rolf Neslund Murder) *** She was murdered in November of 1901. Her lover spent more than a dozen years in prison, proclaiming his innocence, before being pardoned by the governor. So why did he commit suicide soon after getting out of prison? We’ll look at the strange murder of – and eventual haunting by - Nell Cropsey. (The Lingering Ghost of Nell Cropsey)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:09.039 = Show Open
          00:02:46.404 = Conspiracy In Dallas
          00:20:59.391 = The Dog That Wasn’t There ***
          00:22:36.375 = The Rolf Neslund Murder
          00:31:41.043 = Lingering Ghost of Nell Cropsey ***
          00:40:08.752 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          
“Conspiracy In Dallas” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2YVxMdq
          “The Dog That Wasn’t There” by Weirdo family member Daniel Mulberry
          “The Rolf Neslund Murder” by Elizabeth Tilsa: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2KywOAX
          “The Lingering Ghost of Nell Cropsey” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2UnJ2Rb
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally aired: November 28, 2021
          Weird Darkness host Darren Marlar moves from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas to a phantom black dog in the English county of Dorset, the murder and dismemberment of a retired sea captain on a quiet island in Washington's San Juan archipelago, and the 1901 killing of a young woman in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, whose spirit is said to still walk her family home.It opens in Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963, where President John F. Kennedy was shot and the Warren Commission, headed by Judge Earl Warren, concluded in 1964 that ex-Marine Lee Harvey Oswald fired three shots alone from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository. Eyewitnesses undercut that account from the start: Arnold Rowland saw two men at the window minutes earlier, one holding a rifle and neither matching Oswald, while secretaries Victoria Adams and Sandra Styles and caretaker Jack Dougherty never saw Oswald flee down the only staircase he could have used. The episode dismantles Arlen Specter's single-bullet theory — the claim that Commission Exhibit 399 passed through Kennedy's neck and inflicted five separate wounds on Governor John Connally before turning up nearly pristine on a Parkland Hospital stretcher — a conclusion Connally and his wife Nellie both rejected and Abraham Zapruder's home film contradicts on timing. Oswald's negative paraffin test, his suspicious 1959 defection to the Soviet Union and fluent Russian, his leafleting against the Fair Play for Cuba Committee alongside FBI-linked investigator Guy Banister, and a Mexico City impersonation so plain that J. Edgar Hoover told President Lyndon Johnson the recorded voice and surveillance photograph did not match the man in custody all steer the evidence away from a lone gunman. The thread ends with Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby, whose out-of-state mob contacts spiked twenty-fivefold before he shot Oswald on live television and whose 1965 hint that the truth would never surface still shadows the Mannlicher-Carcano rifle that remains the strongest piece against the accused.From there the tone turns to folklore and a listener's firsthand sighting of Black Shuck, the spectral black dog reported for centuries across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and East Anglia and long treated as an omen of coming disaster. Camping alone beside a medieval moat near Raoul Castle in East Dorset, he watched the dark shape of a large dog settle on the far embankment and stare back at him, then rise and dissolve into nothing as every nearby sound of wildlife cut out, leaving him zipped inside his tent until morning.Next comes the disappearance of Rolf Neslund, an 83-year-old retired sea captain who in 1978 drove a 550-foot freighter into the West Seattle Bridge before retreating into a drink-soaked marriage on Lopez Island in Washington's San Juan Islands. When Rolf vanished in August 1980, his wife Ruth insisted he had flown home to Norway, yet his prescriptions went unfilled, his American and Norwegian bank accounts went untouched, and no Christmas card reached his relatives that December. In 1982 Ruth's brother told police she had confessed that on August 8, 1980, a second brother held Rolf down while she shot him twice in the head, after which the body was dismembered in the bathtub, burned in a backyard barrel, and scattered on the manure pile. A search turned up replaced carpet over bloodstains, spatter on the ceiling, and a bloodstained .38-caliber Smith & Wesson hidden in Ruth's dresser, tying her to a killing that began as a fight over the roughly $80,000 she had quietly moved into an account bearing only her name; convicted in 1985 and sentenced to twenty years, she maintained her innocence until her death at seventy-three.The episode closes with nineteen-year-old Nell Cropsey, who walked onto the front porch of her family's Elizabeth City, North Carolina home with her suitor Jim Wilcox on the night of November 20, 1901, and was never seen alive again. Her body surfaced in the Pasquotank River on December 27, her death caused by a violent blow to the left temple, and Wilcox — the son of the local sheriff, known for a fierce temper — was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to thirty years before Governor Thomas Walter Bickett pardoned him in 1918. Once freed, Wilcox sought out newspaper editor W.O. Saunders to reveal something so startling that Saunders began planning a book, but Wilcox killed himself with a shotgun before he could tell it, Saunders died soon afterward in a car wreck, and whatever he knew went with them. More than a century on, the former Cropsey home still answers with lights that switch on and off, doors that open by themselves, faucets that run with no hand on the tap, and a pale young woman glimpsed crossing empty rooms and gazing from an upstairs window — recognized by more than one resident as Nell, her killing never truly solved.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72517269Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:53:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe official story has Lee Harvey Oswald firing three shots from a sixth-floor window, yet the witnesses on the stairs never saw him flee, the paraffin test on his cheek came back clean, and J. Edgar Hoover himself admitted the voice on the Oswald...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ConspiracyInDallas
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8hjttr
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Was there a conspiracy to murder President John F. Kennedy in Dealey Plaza in 1963? (Conspiracy In Dallas) *** A Weirdo family member tells of his own personal experience with what might’ve been a hell hound. (The Dog That Wasn’t There) *** One island, one couple, one murder. We’ll look at the strange life and death of Rolf Neslund. (The Rolf Neslund Murder) *** She was murdered in November of 1901. Her lover spent more than a dozen years in prison, proclaiming his innocence, before being pardoned by the governor. So why did he commit suicide soon after getting out of prison? We’ll look at the strange murder of – and eventual haunting by - Nell Cropsey. (The Lingering Ghost of Nell Cropsey)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:09.039 = Show Open
          00:02:46.404 = Conspiracy In Dallas
          00:20:59.391 = The Dog That Wasn’t There ***
          00:22:36.375 = The Rolf Neslund Murder
          00:31:41.043 = Lingering Ghost of Nell Cropsey ***
          00:40:08.752 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          
“Conspiracy In Dallas” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2YVxMdq
          “The Dog That Wasn’t There” by Weirdo family member Daniel Mulberry
          “The Rolf Neslund Murder” by Elizabeth Tilsa: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2KywOAX
          “The Lingering Ghost of Nell Cropsey” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2UnJ2Rb
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November 28, 2021
          Weird Darkness host Darren Marlar moves from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas to a phantom black dog in the English county of Dorset, the murder and dismemberment of a retired sea captain on a quiet island in Washington's San Juan archipelago, and the 1901 killing of a young woman in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, whose spirit is said to still walk her family home.It opens in Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963, where President John F. Kennedy was shot and the Warren Commission, headed by Judge Earl Warren, concluded in 1964 that ex-Marine Lee Harvey Oswald...]]>2485black_shuck,conspiracy_theory,dealey_plaza,ghostly_black_dog,ghost_stories,haunted_house,jack_ruby,jfk_assassination,jim_wilcox,lee_harvey_oswald,lopez_island_murder,nell_cropsey,paranormal,rolf_neslund,ruth_neslund,single_bullet_theory,true_crime,unsolved_murder,warren_commission,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRRSW02
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:18.293 = Episode 01: Freedom’s Winter
          00:27:42.852 = Episode 02: The Coming Storm
          00:53:25.863 = Episode 03: A Question of Survival
          01:17:59.498 = Episode 04: Fire And Ice
          01:44:01.903 = Episode 05: The Millennium Falcon Pursuit
          02:09:29.038 = Episode 06: Way of the Jedi
          02:36:34.560 = Episode 07: New Allies, New Enemies
          03:03:42.954 = Episode 08: Dark Lord’s Fury
          03:28:52.899 = Episode 09: Gambler’s Choice
          03:52:56.581 = Episode 10: The Clash of Lightsabers
          04:20:16.969 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72515493Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:31:29 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn 1983, the team behind NPR's record-breaking Star Wars returned for the darker, colder middle chapter — The Empire Strikes Back, told across ten episodes. Mark Hamill and Anthony Daniels were back as Luke and C-3PO, Billy Dee Williams reprised Lando...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:18.293 = Episode 01: Freedom’s Winter
          00:27:42.852 = Episode 02: The Coming Storm
          00:53:25.863 = Episode 03: A Question of Survival
          01:17:59.498 = Episode 04: Fire And Ice
          01:44:01.903 = Episode 05: The Millennium Falcon Pursuit
          02:09:29.038 = Episode 06: Way of the Jedi
          02:36:34.560 = Episode 07: New Allies, New Enemies
          03:03:42.954 = Episode 08: Dark Lord’s Fury
          03:28:52.899 = Episode 09: Gambler’s Choice
          03:52:56.581 = Episode 10: The Clash of Lightsabers
          04:20:16.969 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>15704a_new_hope,audio_drama,darren_marlar,darth_vader,mark_hamill,npr_radio_drama,old_time_radio,otr,radio_drama,retro_radio,return_of_the_jedi,science_fiction,sci_fi,star_wars,star_wars_npr,star_wars_radio_drama,theater_of_the_mind,the_empire_strikes_back,vintage_radio,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRRSW01
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:26.702 = Episode 01: A Wind To Shake The Stars
          00:29:28.616 = Episode 02: Points of Origin
          00:57:12.772 = Episode 03: Black Knight, White Princess and Pawns
          01:24:56.510 = Episode 04: While Giants Mark Time
          01:52:19.601 = Episode 05: Jedi That Was, Jedi To Be
          02:19:58.041 = Episode 06: The Millennium Falcon Deal
          02:46:11.104 = Episode 07: The Han Solo Solution
          03:11:18.777 = Episode 08: Death Star’s Transit
          03:39:30.428 = Episode 09: Rogues, Rebels and Robots
          04:07:04.628 = Episode 10: The Luke Skywalker Initiative
          04:31:53.682 = Episode 11: The Jedi Nexus
          04:58:33.511 = Episode 12: The Case For Rebellion
          05:26:28.922 = Episode 13: Force And Counter Force
          05:54:27.266 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72509058Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:38:10 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn 1981, National Public Radio turned the biggest movie in the world into a thirteen-episode radio epic that went on to break the network's listening records. George Lucas sold the rights for a single dollar and handed over the original sound effects...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:26.702 = Episode 01: A Wind To Shake The Stars
          00:29:28.616 = Episode 02: Points of Origin
          00:57:12.772 = Episode 03: Black Knight, White Princess and Pawns
          01:24:56.510 = Episode 04: While Giants Mark Time
          01:52:19.601 = Episode 05: Jedi That Was, Jedi To Be
          02:19:58.041 = Episode 06: The Millennium Falcon Deal
          02:46:11.104 = Episode 07: The Han Solo Solution
          03:11:18.777 = Episode 08: Death Star’s Transit
          03:39:30.428 = Episode 09: Rogues, Rebels and Robots
          04:07:04.628 = Episode 10: The Luke Skywalker Initiative
          04:31:53.682 = Episode 11: The Jedi Nexus
          04:58:33.511 = Episode 12: The Case For Rebellion
          05:26:28.922 = Episode 13: Force And Counter Force
          05:54:27.266 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRRSW01
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>21355a_new_hope,audio_drama,darren_marlar,darth_vader,mark_hamill,npr_radio_drama,old_time_radio,otr,radio_drama,retro_radio,return_of_the_jedi,science_fiction,sci_fi,star_wars,star_wars_npr,star_wars_radio_drama,theater_of_the_mind,the_empire_strikes_back,vintage_radio,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/gator-getaway
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/gator-getaway
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/gator-getaway
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>265alligator,alligator_attack,bodycam_footage,darren_marlar,dumb_criminals,dwi_suspect,funny_crime_stories,impaired_driving,louisiana,louisiana_state_police,new_orleans,police_chase,police_drone,st_charles_parish,true_crime,victor_rivas,weird_darklaughs,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,weird_newsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/timcullen
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/timcullen
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/433fftc2
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Tim Cullen’s life changed forever after a chilling dream in 1978. It wasn’t long after that he had bizarre encounters with UFOs, was abducted by aliens, and found a strange piece of metal embedded in his arm. Were these encounters real? If so, what secrets lie within the alien implant removed from his body? (The Alien Abduction of Tim Cullen) *** The life of Martha Place took a dark turn in 1899. Convicted of a brutal murder, Martha faced a horrifying punishment… she was about to become the first woman to be executed by the electric chair. (The First Woman in the Electric Chair) *** We’ll look at a double-murder case where real crime collides with reality TV, resulting in real-life horror. (The Wife-Swap Murders) *** Steve’s childhood was marked by inexplicable and spine-chilling encounters. Eerie breathing sounds, a manifestation at his bedside, being pushed down the stairs… all without a rational explanation. Even moving away wouldn’t bring his paranormal tormenting to an end. (The Entity That Follows) *** The urban legend of "The Licked Hand” is a chilling tale that has been whispered around campfires and shared at sleepovers for generations, tapping into our deepest fears of invasion and vulnerability. But this isn't just any ghost story; it's a timeless warning about the dangers lurking in the darkness, waiting to infiltrate our homes and lives… and it even has a bit of truth to it. (Licking The ‘Humans Can Lick Too’ Urban Legend)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:22.108 = Show Open
          00:03:49.182 = Alien Abduction of Tim Cullen
          00:15:23.331 = The First Woman in the Electric Chair ***
          00:20:45.119 = Licking The “Humans Can Lick Too’ Urban Legend
          00:32:36.414 = Wife-Swap Murders
          00:40:47.468 = The Entity That Follows ***
          00:57:00.607 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Alien Abduction of Tim Cullen” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xv3u2
          “The Wife-Swap Murders” by Rayven Crawford for Unspeakable Crimes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n93fc8e
          “Licking The ‘Humans Can Lick Too’ Urban Legend” by Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8bbakk, and UrbanLegendsAndHorror.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y39ytjpk
          “The First Woman in the Electric Chair” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydbd6ae8
          “The Entity That Follows” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ykycurch
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: April 10, 2024
          This episode of Weird Darkness moves from a recovered alien implant in a Colorado man's forearm to the first woman ever sent to the electric chair, through the campfire legend of the licked hand, a Wife Swap family destroyed by one son's gunfire, and a breathing entity that stalked a boy from one English city to another.It opens with Tim Cullen, who dreamed on April 2nd, 1978 that he would be in a violent traffic accident, then lived it a week later on April 9th when his friend Ken Ruberg's car rolled over multiple times and left Cullen with a broken neck. Recovering in the hospital, he had a second vivid dream, this one of a UFO, and on May 30th of that year, while driving Highway 59 home from a checkup with his pregnant wife Janet, the couple watched a silent, glowing craft roughly 100 feet long hover over a pasture with two diffused lights — one yellow, one red — glowing at its rear. Cullen reported two more sightings along the same Yuma, Colorado stretch of road, one in 1980 and another in 1994 witnessed by his wife and three daughters, but the encounters faded from his mind until 1998, when he hit his thumb with a hammer and Dr. Mark Hubner at the Yuma Clinic spotted a piece of metal lodged in his forearm on the X-ray. Convinced the object was an alien implant, Cullen contacted Roger K. Leir, who surgically removed it on February 5th, 2000 in Thousand Oaks, California — a melon-seed-shaped fragment about 7 centimeters long, wrapped in a reddish-brown membrane, with a magnetic core that leapt half an inch off the table toward a magnet.From there the episode turns to March 20th, 1899, when Martha Place became the first woman executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison in New York, a procedure so unfamiliar with a female prisoner that her executioners cut a slit in the black dress she had sewn herself to reach her ankles. Born Martha Garrettson in Millstone, New Jersey in 1849, she had been struck in the head by a sleigh at 23 and, her brother believed, never fully recovered. After marrying widower William Place and coming to hate her teenage stepdaughter Ida, she threw acid into the 17-year-old girl's face on February 7th, 1898, smothered her with bedding, and waited with an ax for William, whom she wounded as he stepped through the door. Governor Theodore Roosevelt refused to commute her sentence, and after the words "God help me," 1,760 volts ended her life at the age of 49.Next comes the urban legend of the licked hand, in which a girl left home alone with her German Shepherd reaches down through the night to feel a reassuring lick, only to wake and find her dog skinned in the shower and the words "Humans can lick too" scrawled on the mirror. The legend's roots reach back to an 1871 entry in The Diary of a Victorian Squire by Dearman Birchall, run through M.R. James's 1919 story "The Diary of Mr. Poynter," and surface in the film Urban Legend with its "aren't you glad you didn't turn on the lights" variant. Folklorists including Trevor Blank of SUNY Potsdam account for the tale's endurance, and its dread finds a real-world echo in Dennis Rader, the BTK strangler, who cut the phone lines at Marine Hedge's home on April 27th, 1985 and hid in her closet for hours before she returned.The episode then examines a double murder rooted in reality television, the case of the Stockdale family, who appeared on an April 23rd, 2008 episode of Wife Swap trading mothers with the easygoing Tonkovic household. Raised under a strict religious regime that banned video games, dating, and most contact with the outside world, Jacob Stockdale fatally shot his mother Kathy and his brother James in the head on June 15th, 2017 in Beach City, Ohio, then survived a self-inflicted gunshot. He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and tried more than once to flee the mental institution holding him, including a plan to hide behind stacks of books being carted out, but Dr. Arcangela Wood judged him sane at the time of the killings. Jacob ultimately pleaded guilty and received two consecutive 15-year terms, 30 years for the deaths of his mother and brother.The episode closes with an account written by UFO Insight's Marcus Lowth and told to him by a man he calls Steve, who first heard breathing beside his face at age three or four in 1970s Newcastle, England. The encounters escalated over the following years — an invisible finger shoving his cheek, the manifestation of a grey-haired man around 50 in an old-fashioned suit at his bedside, and a push that sent him tumbling down a full flight of stairs in daylight. When the family moved to a semi-detached house near Sheffield in Yorkshire, the presence followed, culminating one night around midnight when Steve, then eight or nine, felt invisible knees pin him to the mattress and unseen hands tighten around his throat until the grip suddenly released and the breathing drained away into the distance. It never returned, leaving unresolved whether the entity was a poltergeist drawn to a child, the lingering ghost of an old man, or something demonic that fixed on a person rather than a place.
          
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Tim Cullen’s life changed forever after a chilling dream in 1978. It wasn’t long after that he had bizarre encounters with UFOs, was abducted by aliens, and found a strange piece of metal embedded in his arm. Were these encounters real? If so, what secrets lie within the alien implant removed from his body? (The Alien Abduction of Tim Cullen) *** The life of Martha Place took a dark turn in 1899. Convicted of a brutal murder, Martha faced a horrifying punishment… she was about to become the first woman to be executed by the electric chair. (The First Woman in the Electric Chair) *** We’ll look at a double-murder case where real crime collides with reality TV, resulting in real-life horror. (The Wife-Swap Murders) *** Steve’s childhood was marked by inexplicable and spine-chilling encounters. Eerie breathing sounds, a manifestation at his bedside, being pushed down the stairs… all without a rational explanation. Even moving away wouldn’t bring his paranormal tormenting to an end. (The Entity That Follows) *** The urban legend of "The Licked Hand” is a chilling tale that has been whispered around campfires and shared at sleepovers for generations, tapping into our deepest fears of invasion and vulnerability. But this isn't just any ghost story; it's a timeless warning about the dangers lurking in the darkness, waiting to infiltrate our homes and lives… and it even has a bit of truth to it. (Licking The ‘Humans Can Lick Too’ Urban Legend)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:22.108 = Show Open
          00:03:49.182 = Alien Abduction of Tim Cullen
          00:15:23.331 = The First Woman in the Electric Chair ***
          00:20:45.119 = Licking The “Humans Can Lick Too’ Urban Legend
          00:32:36.414 = Wife-Swap Murders
          00:40:47.468 = The Entity That Follows ***
          00:57:00.607 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Alien Abduction of Tim Cullen” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xv3u2
          “The Wife-Swap Murders” by Rayven Crawford for Unspeakable Crimes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n93fc8e
          “Licking The ‘Humans Can Lick Too’ Urban Legend” by Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8bbakk, and UrbanLegendsAndHorror.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y39ytjpk
          “The First Woman in the Electric Chair” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydbd6ae8
          “The Entity...]]>3492alien_abduction,alien_implant,btk_killer,creepypasta,electric_chair,entity_that_follows,first_woman_executed,humans_can_lick_too,jacob_stockdale,martha_place,paranormal,poltergeist,reality_tv_murder,roger_leir,the_licked_hand,tim_cullen,ufo_encounter,urban_legend,weird_darkness,wife_swap_murdersfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/lovespark2023
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: I have three stories in this episode for you! Andrew Pendragon pens the tale, “Candles” to start things off. Weirdo Family member Randy Hogan shares a fictional tale called “Old Woman in the Window”. And then our final story is from S.F. Barkley called “I’m a Cop And I Institutionalized Someone I Knew Wasn’t Crazy”.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:10.223 = Chandler’s Candles
          00:19:35.808 = The Old Woman in the Window
          00:24:35.615 = I’m A Cop And I Institutionalized Someone I Knew Wasn’t Crazy, Part 1 ***
          01:03:09.029 = I’m A Cop And I Institutionalized Someone I Knew Wasn’t Crazy, Part 2 ***
          01:29:19.732 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “I’m a Cop And I Institutionalized Someone I Knew Wasn’t Crazy” by S.F. Barkley: https://sfbarkley.com/,https://www.reddit.com/user/Barkles52/
          “Candles” by Andrew Pendragon: https://www.creepypasta.com/candles/
          “The Old Woman in the Window” by Weird family member, Randy Hogan
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally aired: September 10, 2020
          Weird Darkness gathers three works of horror fiction for Creepypasta Thursday, moving from a candlemaker's nightly bargain with the dark, to a watcher at an upstairs window, to a small-town murder reopened by a vision no evidence could explain.It opens with a candlemaker in the small town of Clovetown, the last practitioner of an inherited art he calls Chandler's candles, passed to him from his father and grandmother and kept alive mostly through monthly orders from the Catholic church down the road. His after-hours visitors come only once, telling him sad stories before they go, and on a freezing Tuesday a muddy, shivering man named Basim arrives — a wanderer whose family left Israel before settling in a Midwestern state he refuses to name. The candlemaker warms Basim with tea, tends a bruise left when local children pelted him with a rock, and sends him off with a vanilla-scented sculpted candle and a box of matches. That night the shop window shatters under another volley of stones, and Basim is found frozen to death on a bench outside. As the power fails and darkness floods the shop, ravenous shadow-creatures his family has sheltered against for centuries surround him and demand Basim's marked soul, and he survives the night only by shielding the dying flame of that single candle with his own body until dawn.From there the episode turns to a teenage boy who finds an old woman staring through his second-floor bedroom window, her face blank and dead, though no ledge or balcony exists for anyone to stand on. She returns each night after 10:30 for eight months, and the pattern eventually breaks — she appears in the living room window in daylight, then inside the house, and finally seated beside him with the same lifeless expression. A second figure joins her, a shadow man with masculine features who edges closer with each appearance, and his presence twists the old woman's blank stare into one of horror and terror. By the end, both stand within inches of the boy, and he does not know whether he will live to see another night.The episode closes with Sean Barkley, a Crisis Intervention Team officer working the night shift in rural Pennsylvania, dispatched on a freezing-rain night to a farmhouse where a man named Kevin claims to have witnessed a murder. Kevin's sister, Melissa Watson, died in that house five years earlier in a death ruled a suicide, but he now sees a recurring vision in the upstairs bedroom — Melissa pleading for her life as her husband Andrew fires a gun — and Barkley glimpses the same muzzle flash in the window. Rather than let Kevin hunt Andrew down, Barkley commits him on an involuntary hold and quietly reopens the case with fellow officer Tim, uncovering an autopsy that recorded old bruises and a broken rib never investigated, a handgun bullet buried in the mattress, and a shotgun shell hidden in an air duct. The trail leads to Virginia Beach, where a search warrant turns up Melissa's missing .380 and a destroyed external hard drive holding child exploitation material, some of it filmed in the basement of the farmhouse. Andrew is arrested and then released on bail before he is found dead in a motel room, an apparent suicide with a note only Barkley can see, and a final vision of Melissa's spirit reveals that she had drawn the investigation toward exposing her husband so that she could claim her own revenge.
          
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: I have three stories in this episode for you! Andrew Pendragon pens the tale, “Candles” to start things off. Weirdo Family member Randy Hogan shares a fictional tale called “Old Woman in the Window”. And then our final story is from S.F. Barkley called “I’m a Cop And I Institutionalized Someone I Knew Wasn’t Crazy”.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:10.223 = Chandler’s Candles
          00:19:35.808 = The Old Woman in the Window
          00:24:35.615 = I’m A Cop And I Institutionalized Someone I Knew Wasn’t Crazy, Part 1 ***
          01:03:09.029 = I’m A Cop And I Institutionalized Someone I Knew Wasn’t Crazy, Part 2 ***
          01:29:19.732 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “I’m a Cop And I Institutionalized Someone I Knew Wasn’t Crazy” by S.F. Barkley: https://sfbarkley.com/,https://www.reddit.com/user/Barkles52/
          “Candles” by Andrew Pendragon: https://www.creepypasta.com/candles/
          “The Old Woman in the Window” by Weird family member, Randy Hogan
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: September 10, 2020
          Weird Darkness gathers three works of horror fiction for Creepypasta Thursday, moving from a candlemaker's nightly bargain with the dark, to a watcher at an upstairs window, to a small-town murder reopened by a vision no evidence could explain.It opens with a candlemaker in the small town of Clovetown, the last practitioner of an inherited art he calls Chandler's candles, passed to him from his father and grandmother and kept alive mostly through monthly orders from the Catholic church down the road. His after-hours visitors come only once, telling him sad stories before they go, and on a freezing Tuesday a muddy, shivering man named Basim arrives — a wanderer whose family left Israel before settling in a Midwestern state he refuses to name. The candlemaker warms Basim with tea, tends a bruise left when local children pelted him with a rock, and sends him off with a vanilla-scented sculpted candle and a box of matches. That night the shop window shatters under another volley of stones, and Basim is found frozen to death on a bench outside. As the power fails and darkness floods the shop, ravenous shadow-creatures his family has sheltered against for centuries surround him and demand...]]>5450falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ontariobigfoot
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          “Creepy True Occurrences From Redditors” posted at Factinate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/h9zz8vka
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          Originally aired: November, 2021
          Here's the blog synopsis in plain text, ready for your review pass before HTML conversion.Weird Darkness gathers dozens of true creepy stories submitted by Redditors, ranging from a grandmother buried alive in a backyard coffin to phantom police officers, a haunted hotel painter, a 1980s kidnapping attempt, and a dinner of "fresh venison" served by a cannibal.It opens with a coworker's family story about exhuming a grandmother who had been buried in a wooden box in the backyard, as was once customary. When the family lifted the lid to move her to a cemetery plot years later, they found claw marks covering the inside of the coffin — she had been buried alive.From there, a babysitter hears pans falling in the basement after putting the children to bed and calls the police expecting a single patrol officer. A full SWAT team arrives at the door instead, because the dispatcher heard a second phone on the line hang up after the call ended. A man wanted for multiple assaults had been listening from the basement extension.A secluded spring campground follows, where a father and his friends befriended a quiet neighbor living out of a makeshift truck camper. Days later, driving out, they spotted him hanging from a tree beside his untouched campsite, a note pinned to the trunk with a buck knife — the suicide had happened at the father's favorite camping spot, the same one where he finally told his children the story years later.Next comes a twelve-year-old girl living in a backyard trailer who heard footsteps crossing the metal roof at night, always when she was alone. Months later she woke to find the trailer sweltering, the heater cranked to full blast, and fled on instinct; investigators later found the door lock tampered with and a kitchen knife hidden behind a chair beside the heating controls, where the staring neighbor had apparently crouched in wait.After the first break, a traveler in Taiwan steps into an elevator near a night market and stops on a pitch-dark, abandoned floor that shouldn't exist. The building's fourth floor — omitted from the panel entirely, in keeping with Chinese numerical superstition — had been sealed after a hair salon employee died by suicide there, and the elevator had been professionally reprogrammed to never stop on it. It sometimes does anyway, and riders report a figure in a gown moving toward the doors.Then a 2 a.m. street fight ends with a stabbing, a daughter catching her bleeding stepfather on the porch, and an answering machine message recorded at the exact time of the attack: a school friend across town, crying, describing a dream of screaming, a fight, and her friend covered in blood — in the late 1980s, long before cell phones could have carried the news.A college student renting a basement room recounts his dog growling at one corner of the room, followed by the small dirt-floored closet under the stairs creaking open on its own with deliberate slowness, leaving him frozen in the dark hallway for five full minutes.A seven-year-old girl visiting her mother's best friend watches a burned family — a mother, a teenage boy, and two younger girls — walk the house and beckon her to come with them. Years later the friend admitted the family had moved out over hauntings: baby toys scattered overnight, blankets and pillows arranged on the floor as if people had slept there.A smashed flower pot follows, found twenty feet from its shelf in the middle of a family room floor with no dirt trail, as if it had been carried and dropped straight down. Then two brothers named Jack and Tom each spend a night silently furious at the other's loud guests, only to meet in the hallway and discover the living room full of chattering old people belonged to neither of them — the room stood empty, smelling of musk.A college party flips from paranormal dread to absurdity when a bleeding, pantsless man with wild hair forces his way through the door screaming "please"; the supposed intruder turned out to be a friend of a friend on a catastrophic acid trip who had lost his pants running through a field.The block closes with a runner who caught a prospective neighbor — a man who had complimented his physique two days earlier — standing at his bedroom window at midnight, having entered the house earlier to adjust the blinds for a better view. The chase across gravel driveways ended with a written confession, a photographed license plate, and, a full year later, a knock on the door from the same man, apologizing.Out of the second break comes a Hollywood Hills doorstep in the early 1980s: a distraught woman babbling about blood, two LAPD officers who collect her within ten minutes, and then two more officers thirty minutes later — the ones actually dispatched to the call, with no record of who the first pair were or where they took her.The night crew of a 24-hour Subway describes their resident "SubGhost," blamed for disembodied conversations, crashing noises, items sliding off counters, and a new automatic paper towel dispenser that unspooled an entire roll, sheet by sheet, in an empty room.Three children watch a white figure of a man sit atop a telephone pole, grinning at them, before he stands, jumps, and vanishes before reaching the ground. Then a basement-apartment tenant describes a man watching him through the window for ten minutes, followed weeks later by an air conditioner cover pried off in the night — and a police department that could do nothing until someone actually broke in.A newspaper carrier on a rural route in 2000 describes a drenched man in a white shirt charging out of a rain-filled ditch at 2 a.m. with what looked like a hatchet in his hand; the man took his own life within the hour, and the carrier had to pound on a farmhouse door to report it because his Motorola flip phone had no signal.A bus rider chats with an oddly unsettling woman at the stop, boards an empty bus, and hears "Hey! Remember me?" from a little girl who resembles the woman exactly — on a bus the rider is certain was empty.The episode then travels to South Africa's Eastern Cape in July 2010, where a humanitarian worker and a missionary named Piet arrive at a Xhosa village to find it deserted. A naked woman covered in cuts, missing an ear, and running on all fours charged their truck, screeching and clawing at the windows as they fled. The villagers later said only that "a bad presence" had been in the village and was now gone.Gentler hauntings follow: a clock radio scraping across a desk to face a grandson and playing opera — the late grandfather's wake-up music of choice — two weeks after the funeral; a glass bowl that shattered downstairs during a sleepover and was found already swept up, its pieces gathered into another bowl on the table; and a dying grandfather whose eyes opened wide on his final breath as he smiled, looking happier than he had in years.The dread returns with a woman home alone who hears something working at her front door lock and sees two silhouettes — one at the door, one at the living room window — standing motionless, watching her watch them. They vanished before help arrived, and she found the basement window partially kicked in the next morning.A Sacramento man recounts surviving an attempted kidnapping around age nine or ten: a white van stopped beside a late-night Frisbee game, the sliding door opened, and a man in black flew out on a rigged telescoping harness operated from inside, missing his grab by inches. The three boys hid on a school roof for nearly an hour while the van circled, searching.A small-town yard sale yields a dented silver cigarette case for two dollars; months later the same elderly seller has the identical case — same dent, same brand of cigarette inside — while the original has vanished from the buyer's nightstand drawer. A man recalls childhood dreams of gripping toys hard enough to wake up holding them, including the Skeletor figure his family swore they never bought.Then a sixteen-year-old new driver and her four-year-old half-sister are stalked across town by a purple-faced man in a white pickup truck who blocked intersections, revealed a gun under his shirt, rammed their car toward oncoming traffic, and drew a finger across his throat. The older sister's gas station escape plan — coaching the four-year-old to jump out and run to the counter — ended the pursuit, though polic
          
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          “Creepy True Occurrences From Redditors” posted at Factinate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/h9zz8vka
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          Originally aired: November, 2021
          Here's the blog synopsis in plain text, ready for your review pass before HTML conversion.Weird Darkness gathers dozens of true creepy stories submitted by Redditors, ranging from a grandmother buried alive in a backyard coffin to phantom police officers, a haunted hotel painter, a 1980s kidnapping attempt, and a dinner of "fresh venison" served by a cannibal.It opens with a coworker's family story about exhuming a grandmother who had been buried in a wooden box in the backyard, as was once customary. When the family lifted the lid to move her to a cemetery plot years later, they found claw marks covering the inside of the coffin — she had been buried alive.From there, a babysitter hears pans falling in the basement after putting the children to bed and calls the police expecting a single patrol officer. A full SWAT team arrives at the door instead, because the dispatcher heard a second phone on the line hang up after the call ended. A man wanted for multiple assaults had been listening from the basement extension.A secluded spring campground follows, where a father and his friends befriended a quiet neighbor living out of a makeshift truck camper. Days later, driving out, they spotted him hanging from a tree beside his untouched campsite, a note pinned to the trunk with a buck knife — the suicide had happened at the father's favorite camping spot, the same one where he finally told his children the story years later.Next comes a twelve-year-old girl living in a backyard trailer who heard footsteps crossing the metal roof at night, always when she was alone. Months later she woke to find the trailer sweltering, the heater cranked to full blast, and fled on instinct; investigators later found the door lock tampered with and a kitchen knife hidden behind a chair beside the heating controls, where the staring neighbor had apparently crouched in wait.After the first break, a traveler in Taiwan steps into an elevator near a night market and stops on a pitch-dark, abandoned floor that shouldn't exist. The building's fourth floor — omitted from the panel entirely, in keeping with Chinese numerical superstition — had been sealed after a hair salon employee died by suicide there, and the elevator had been professionally reprogrammed to never stop on it. It sometimes does anyway, and riders report a figure in a...]]>5334attempted_kidnapping,buried_alive,creepy_encounters,creepy_true_stories,darren_marlar,ghost_stories,haunted_elevator,haunted_house_stories,home_intruder_stories,horror_podcast,paranormal_stories,reddit_horror_stories,shadow_people,sleep_paralysis,stalker_stories,supernatural_encounters,true_crime_stories,true_scary_stories,unexplained_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0687
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Enchanted Child” (January 20, 1978) ***WD
          00:47:10.132 = House of Mystery, “The Ghost Who Forgot Halloween” (October 27, 1945) ***WD
          01:18:31.060 = Incredible But True, “The Stowaway” (1950-1951)
          01:22:03.585 = Inner Sanctum, “Death Is a Joker” (June 10, 1944) ***WD
          01:52:21.712 = Jeff Regan, “The Prodigal Daughter” (July 17, 1948) ***WD
          02:22:26.847 = The Key, “Escape Artist” (1956) ***WD
          02:48:46.905 = Lights Out, “Death Robbery” (June 16, 1947) ***WD
          03:17:47.487 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Big Clock” (November 22, 1948)
          04:18:09.933 = Macabre, “Weekend” (November 20, 1961) ***WD
          04:45:27.936 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0687
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Enchanted Child” (January 20, 1978) ***WD
          00:47:10.132 = House of Mystery, “The Ghost Who Forgot Halloween” (October 27, 1945) ***WD
          01:18:31.060 = Incredible But True, “The Stowaway” (1950-1951)
          01:22:03.585 = Inner Sanctum, “Death Is a Joker” (June 10, 1944) ***WD
          01:52:21.712 = Jeff Regan, “The Prodigal Daughter” (July 17, 1948) ***WD
          02:22:26.847 = The Key, “Escape Artist” (1956) ***WD
          02:48:46.905 = Lights Out, “Death Robbery” (June 16, 1947) ***WD
          03:17:47.487 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Big Clock” (November 22, 1948)
          04:18:09.933 = Macabre, “Weekend” (November 20, 1961) ***WD
          04:45:27.936 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0687
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17179classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/Fear-Study
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/Fear-Study
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>571acat1_protein,alzheimers,amygdala,brain_science,fear_conditioning,fear_memory,female_brain,fight_or_flight,hippocampus,how_brain_stores_fear,k27_polyubiquitination,memory_formation,molecular_memory,neuroscience,ptsd,sex_differences_brain,trauma_memory,weird_darkness,women_and_alzheimers,women_and_ptsdfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/burglary-commute/
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72470424Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:37:49 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Florida man heading to court for a burglary charge stopped to attempt another burglary along the way, telling police he just wanted a shirt to wear in front of the judge. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION:...
          
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/burglary-commute/
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>252attempted_burglary,body_camera_footage,burglary_arrest,cape_coral,cape_coral_police,courtroom_dress_code,devon_turner,dumb_criminals,florida_man,lee_county_jail,leggings_and_tank_top,methamphetamine,meth_possession,occupied_dwelling,on_the_way_to_court,rv_burglary,true_crime,weird_darkness,weird_news,womens_clothingfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/HHHolmesHotel
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HHHolmesHotel
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57djvd7f
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: It’s one of the most infamous and macabre subjects of Chicago history – it even served as inspiration for TV’s “American Horror Story: Hotel”. It’s what has become known as “The Murder Castle” where serial killer H.H. Holmes committed his monstrous crimes. But even today, Holmes continues to terrify… in spectral form. (H.H. Holmes’ Hellish Hotel And Lingering Haunting) *** A woman tries to save the soul of her daughter, believing her to be possessed… but her solution to drive out the demon was to murder her daughter using a holy crucifix. (Murder By Crucifix) *** What’s worse than proclaiming yourself to be a supernatural being and starting your own cult? How about telling your followers you are God so you could do drugs and have sex with teenage girls? It’s the disturbing true story of the cult called “The Group”. (Theodore Rinaldo – The Drug Cult Rapist) *** Shrunken heads – believe it or not, they are real. And some tribal peoples create them even today – from real human heads. But why do it at all? We’ll look at the reality behind shrunken heads, the reason they are created… and even how they are created. (The History and How of Shrunken Heads) *** A terrifying series of paranormal activities invade a family’s home in Wales. (The Swansea Entity) *** Tenome is a Japanese Urban Legend about a blind man who was robbed and murdered. His dying wish? To have eyes on his hands so he could see. (The Seeing Hands of Tenome) *** Unsolved mysteries are intriguing simply because they are unsolved. That’s why we are so fascinated by stories of people disappearing without a trace. But one man’s disappearance is so bizarre, so weird, that upon hearing the story you’ll be scratching your head wondering what the heck you just heard. (The Strangest Disappearance at Sea in History) 
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:27.539 = Show Open
          00:04:09.416 = H.H. Holmes’ Hellish Hotel and Lingering Haunting
          00:22:02.613 = The Seeing Hands of Tenome ***
          00:25:29.843 = The Strangest Disappearance at Sea In History
          00:36:31.904 = Murder By Crucifix ***
          00:42:31.316 = The Swansea Entity
          00:52:22.872 = The History and How of Shrunken Heads ***
          00:58:56.160 = Theodore Rinaldo: The Drug Cult Rapist
          01:05:34.000 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Swansea Entity” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3pt262t4
          “Murder By Crucifix” by Inigo Gonzalez for Ranker’s Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4h6mjabw
          “The Strangest Disappearance at Sea in History” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nsrhjdew
          “Theodore Rinaldo – The Drug Cult Rapist” by Matthew Lavelle for Ranker’s Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yx2hmzus
          “The Seeing Hands of Tenome” from The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4dnxee6
          “The History and How of Shrunken Heads” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4wdznwwc
          “H.H. Holmes’ Hellish Hotel and Lingering Haunting” from Chicago Hauntings: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pvthp98
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally aired: November, 2021
          
          This episode of Weird Darkness moves from the haunted ground of H.H. Holmes' Chicago Murder Castle to a flesh-eating Japanese yokai, a millionaire's impossible vanishing at sea, an Oklahoma exorcism that ended in murder, a violent Welsh poltergeist, the real-world practice of shrinking human heads, and the Washington State drug cult led by a man who claimed to be God.It opens in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, where Herman W. Mudgett — better known as H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer and the inspiration for the Hotel Cortez in American Horror Story: Hotel — built his three-story "World's Fair Hotel" at 63rd and Wallace to prey on visitors to the 1893 Columbian Exposition. The building held sixty rooms riddled with trap doors, hidden staircases, gas chambers, and a basement furnished with a dissecting table and vats of acid and lime. Holmes confessed to 27 murders before his hanging in Philadelphia on May 7, 1896, though some historians put his victim count at 200 or more, and the strange deaths that followed his execution — a poisoned forensics expert, a suicidal prison superintendent, a priest beaten to death in his own churchyard — fed talk of a Holmes curse for decades. The site was never excavated, and employees at the Englewood post office built beside the old Castle property still report stacking chairs, a singing woman no one can find, and apparitions on the grass where the hotel once stood. Even Holmes' own descendant, Jeff Mudgett, author of Bloodstains and the figure behind the History Channel's American Ripper, walked out of that basement a changed man.From there the episode crosses to Japan and the legend of Tenome, a blind old man robbed and beaten to death in a field who returned as a vengeful yokai with eyes on the palms of his hands. First recorded in the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō, the creature hunts graveyards and open fields by scent, feeds on fresh human bones, and inspired the Pale Man of Pan's Labyrinth. The segment ends with the Kyoto tale of a young man who hid from the Tenome inside a locked temple chest — and was found afterward as an empty sack of skin, his bones sucked out through his flesh.Next comes the 1931 disappearance of Hisashi Fujimura, the Japanese-born silk millionaire who vanished from the Red Star liner Belgenland somewhere between Halifax and New York on the night of August 13. Fujimura had told a friend he feared gamblers would follow him aboard, his mistress Mary Reissner was registered under a false name as a governess, and his bank account had dropped from over $333,000 to $2.65 in five months. The ship's captain saw him talking to an unseen person at 2:45 a.m.; by morning his bed was unslept-in and his seven-year-old daughter was alone in the stateroom. Federal investigators closed the case without answers, a dust-free wallet bearing his name later surfaced in an empty Manhattan flat, and Fujimura was declared legally dead in 1938 — leaving murder, suicide, accident, and a staged escape all equally possible.The darkness turns domestic with the 2016 killing of 33-year-old Geneva Gomez in Oklahoma City, beaten to death by her own mother, Juanita Gomez, who claimed she was performing an exorcism to drive Satan from her daughter. Juanita punched Geneva repeatedly, forced a crucifix and religious medallion down her throat, then arranged the body in the shape of a cross with a wooden crucifix on her chest. A forensic psychologist concluded she was feigning incompetence, the insanity plea collapsed, and in January 2018 a jury needed only 20 minutes to convict her of first-degree murder and recommend life without parole.The episode then travels to Rhondda Street in Swansea, Wales, where in 1965 Marcia and David Howells, their two small children, and Marcia's grandmother endured a poltergeist that began with choking sensations in the night and escalated to bottles flying off mantelpieces, rooms ransacked in minutes, the gas stove turning itself on, and a double bed found hurled on top of the baby's empty cot behind a barred door. Police, reporters, and a priest all came to the little house; the only room ever left untouched was the grandmother's. The family finally moved out, the activity stopped, and no tragedy in the home's history was ever found to explain it — leaving psychokinesis, spirit attachment, and Marcia's own verdict, a demon, on the table.From haunted houses the show turns to a practice that is grimly real: the shrunken heads, or tsantsas, of the Jivaro people of northern Peru and southern Ecuador. Warriors severed the heads of slain enemies in the belief that shrinking them enslaved the victim's vengeful spirit, then boiled the skin free of the skull, packed it with hot stones and sand, blackened it with charcoal ash, and sewed the lips shut to seal the spirit inside — reducing a human head to a third of its size. Genu
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72465729Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessBehind the walls of H.H. Holmes' "World's Fair Hotel" waited trap doors, gas chambers, and a basement of acid vats — and more than a century after the Murder Castle burned, something still lingers at 63rd and Wallace. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HHHolmesHotel
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57djvd7f
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: It’s one of the most infamous and macabre subjects of Chicago history – it even served as inspiration for TV’s “American Horror Story: Hotel”. It’s what has become known as “The Murder Castle” where serial killer H.H. Holmes committed his monstrous crimes. But even today, Holmes continues to terrify… in spectral form. (H.H. Holmes’ Hellish Hotel And Lingering Haunting) *** A woman tries to save the soul of her daughter, believing her to be possessed… but her solution to drive out the demon was to murder her daughter using a holy crucifix. (Murder By Crucifix) *** What’s worse than proclaiming yourself to be a supernatural being and starting your own cult? How about telling your followers you are God so you could do drugs and have sex with teenage girls? It’s the disturbing true story of the cult called “The Group”. (Theodore Rinaldo – The Drug Cult Rapist) *** Shrunken heads – believe it or not, they are real. And some tribal peoples create them even today – from real human heads. But why do it at all? We’ll look at the reality behind shrunken heads, the reason they are created… and even how they are created. (The History and How of Shrunken Heads) *** A terrifying series of paranormal activities invade a family’s home in Wales. (The Swansea Entity) *** Tenome is a Japanese Urban Legend about a blind man who was robbed and murdered. His dying wish? To have eyes on his hands so he could see. (The Seeing Hands of Tenome) *** Unsolved mysteries are intriguing simply because they are unsolved. That’s why we are so fascinated by stories of people disappearing without a trace. But one man’s disappearance is so bizarre, so weird, that upon hearing the story you’ll be scratching your head wondering what the heck you just heard. (The Strangest Disappearance at Sea in History) 
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:27.539 = Show Open
          00:04:09.416 = H.H. Holmes’ Hellish Hotel and Lingering Haunting
          00:22:02.613 = The Seeing Hands of Tenome ***
          00:25:29.843 = The Strangest Disappearance at Sea In History
          00:36:31.904 = Murder By Crucifix ***
          00:42:31.316 = The Swansea Entity
          00:52:22.872 = The History and How of Shrunken Heads ***
          00:58:56.160 = Theodore Rinaldo: The Drug Cult Rapist
          01:05:34.000 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Swansea Entity” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3pt262t4
          “Murder By Crucifix” by Inigo Gonzalez for Ranker’s Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4h6mjabw
          “The Strangest Disappearance at Sea in History” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nsrhjdew
          “Theodore Rinaldo – The Drug Cult Rapist” by Matthew Lavelle for Ranker’s Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yx2hmzus
          “The Seeing Hands of Tenome” from The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4dnxee6
          “The History and How of Shrunken Heads” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4wdznwwc
          “H.H. Holmes’ Hellish Hotel and Lingering Haunting” from Chicago Hauntings:...]]>4004cult_crimes,darren_marlar,disappearance_at_sea,exorcism_murder,ghost_stories,haunted_chicago,hh_holmes,horror_podcast,jack_the_ripper,japanese_yokai,murder_castle,paranormal,poltergeist,serial_killer,shrunken_heads,swansea_entity,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,urban_legends,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0686Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Sophia And The Pilgrim” (June 19, 1978) ***WD
          00:46:22.976 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)
          01:29:50.477 = Calling All Cars, “Triple Cross” (May 22, 1936) ***WD
          02:00:23.302 = Hall of Fantasy, “Man-Size in Marble” (April 10, 1947)
          02:26:39.527 = Harry Lime, “Ticket To Tangier” (August 24, 1951)
          02:53:34.654 = Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Dead Man of Varley Grange” (July 28, 1984)
          03:20:37.249 = The Haunting Hour, “Breakdown” (May 05, 1945) ***WD
          03:34:56.875 = Hermit’s Cave, “Author of Murder” (May 02, 1937)
          04:02:13.875 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Faithless Life” (1945-1950)
          04:25:11.416 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Devil’s Foot” (January 11, 1947)
          04:54:23.916 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72467600Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:57:24 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA skeptical census taker's idle curiosity about a mystic who can summon the dead draws his old friend's beautiful, restless daughter into the stranger's orbit — and she may never come back. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart...Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn
          
          Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Sophia And The Pilgrim” (June 19, 1978) ***WD
          00:46:22.976 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)
          01:29:50.477 = Calling All Cars, “Triple Cross” (May 22, 1936) ***WD
          02:00:23.302 = Hall of Fantasy, “Man-Size in Marble” (April 10, 1947)
          02:26:39.527 = Harry Lime, “Ticket To Tangier” (August 24, 1951)
          02:53:34.654 = Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Dead Man of Varley Grange” (July 28, 1984)
          03:20:37.249 = The Haunting Hour, “Breakdown” (May 05, 1945) ***WD
          03:34:56.875 = Hermit’s Cave, “Author of Murder” (May 02, 1937)
          04:02:13.875 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Faithless Life” (1945-1950)
          04:25:11.416 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Devil’s Foot” (January 11, 1947)
          04:54:23.916 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0686
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17715classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/JohnnyRingo
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JohnnyRingo
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/24j5xybk
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A gentleman gunslinger who could quote Shakespeare, Johnny Ringo was a mythic gunslinger who died a mysterious death befitting his legend. (The Mysterious Death of Outlaw Johnny Ringo) *** To his family and neighbors, Richard Kuklinski was the all-American man. To the mafia and his victims, he was the "devil himself" known as the Iceman killer. (The Mafia’s Most Prolific Hitman) *** Wherever tragedies happen, urban legends settle. And for almost every urban legend, there is a road to take you there… a road often just as terrifying as the urban legend it takes you to. (Roads that Lead to Urban Legends) *** We’ll look at the true story of a bar bouncer accused of killing his wife… which is odd, seeing as the incident took place before he killed a man while defending her honor. (A Broad-Shouldered Bully Was Wiener) *** Extraterrestrials come in all shapes and sizes if you believe what you see on television, film, and even online in the fringe conversations of UFO enthusiasts. The most famous of the aliens are usually depicted in the very realistic, humanoid form… the Greys. But what exactly are the Greys? And is it possible they aren’t extraterrestrial at all? (What Are The Greys) *** We’ll meet a man who has an amazing superpower. He is especially proficient at passing gas. (Mister Methane: The Gas Man)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:59.394 = Show Open
          00:03:16.488 = The Mysterious Death of Outlaw Johnny Ringo
          00:15:42.451 = A Broad-Shouldered Bully Was Wiener ***
          00:19:08.842 = Roads That Lead To Urban Legends
          00:30:46.873 = The Mafia’s Most Prolific Hitman ***
          00:39:46.230 = Mister Methane: The Gas Man
          00:45:59.461 = What Are The Greys? ***
          00:52:15.959 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Mysterious Death of Outlaw Johnny Ringo” by Kuroski for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n4d9yce6
          “Roads that Lead to Urban Legends” by Estelle for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2fkp8nkt
          “The Mafia’s Most Prolific Hitman” by Katie Serena for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5xe6xx4s
          “What Are The Greys” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5u5cknde
          “Mister Methane: The Gas Man” by Spooky for Oddity Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2hje4vs9 (VIDEO: https://youtu.be/kaRZeuZDAVI)
          “A Broad-Shouldered Bully Was Wiener” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/34rnu2y9
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          Originally aired: November, 2021
          This episode of Weird Darkness travels from a gunfighter's unexplained death under an Arizona oak tree to a mafia hitman's freezer, a tour of the world's most haunted highways, a St. Louis hanging, a British flatulence performer, and the enduring question of what the Grey aliens actually are.It opens with Johnny Ringo, the Shakespeare-quoting outlaw and cousin to the Younger and James brothers, who survived the Hoodoo War of Mason County, Texas, a jailbreak, multiple murder charges, and a near-shootout with Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday on the streets of Tombstone — only to be found dead on July 13, 1882, slumped against a tree with a .45 caliber Colt in his right hand. The coroner called it suicide. Others pointed to the cartridges in his gun, the absence of powder burns, the odd position of his hat, and later confessions attributed to Earp himself, and called it murder. Biographers Jack Burrows and David Johnson weighed the same evidence a century later and sided with suicide, a quiet end for a man newspapers once misspelled into legend as "Ringgold."From there the episode moves to St. Louis in 1877, where Billy Wieners — a hulking bouncer at the Theatre Comique saloon, already out on bond for trying to kill his wife — shot assistant barkeeper A.V. Lawrence dead for insulting that same wife. The Missouri Supreme Court found nothing in the record to soften a verdict of deliberate murder, and after his sister Annie's commutation campaign failed to move Governor Phelps, Wieners hanged in the St. Louis jail yard on February 1, 1878, using his last words to warn other men away from whiskey.Next comes a road trip through the world's haunted highways: Zombie Road in Wildwood, Missouri; India's cursed Ranchi-Jamshedpur NH33, where 245 people died in three years and a woman in a white saree patrols the asphalt; South Africa's N9 with the hitchhiking ghost of Maria Roux; Australia's "Street With No Name" in Annandale; the werewolf sightings on Yorkshire's B1249; Malaysia's Karak Highway, where a creature was seen battering a husband's head against his own car roof; Scotland's A75 Kinmount Straight and its phantom animals; Long Island's Mount Misery and Sweet Hollow roads; the unearthed Hawaiian warrior bones beneath Oahu's H-1; Thailand's temple-haunting murdered wife on Chak Phra Road; and the ghosts scattered along old Route 66.The darkness deepens with Richard Kuklinski, the Gambino-affiliated contract killer known as the Iceman, who froze his victims' bodies in industrial freezers so the time of death could never be fixed. Convicted of six murders, he claimed hundreds, killing with cyanide nasal spray, ice picks, hand grenades, and his bare hands while coaching his children's barbecues and ushering Sunday Mass in suburban New Jersey. An ATF sting through his only friend, Phil Solimene, ended the run in 1986, and Kuklinski spent his remaining years giving prison interviews until his death in 2006 — a week after his wife Barbara declined, one last time, to lift the do-not-resuscitate order she had signed.The mood lifts with Paul Oldfield of Macclesfield, England, the performer called Mr. Methane, who discovered during a teenage yoga session that he could draw air into his colon at will and built a stage career on controlled flatulence — playing Phil Collins parodies, alarming Howard Stern, and logging 86 farts in a single minute for a 2018 Guinness World Records attempt, a talent the record book had refused to touch back in 1990.The episode closes among the Greys, the large-eyed, gray-skinned beings that dominate alien abduction reports from Betty and Barney Hill onward. Ufologists describe two castes — tall telepathic leaders and smaller cloned workers — originating in the Zeta Reticuli binary star system 38 light years away, harvesting human sperm and eggs to repair DNA ruined by generations of cloning. A rival theory holds that the Greys are not extraterrestrials at all but human beings from a distant future: taller, thinner, larger-brained time travelers returning to collect healthy genetic material from before whatever catastrophe awaits us.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72446186Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:05:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessTwo months after walking away from the Tombstone feud a free man, Johnny Ringo was found dead against a tree with a Colt in his hand. He had survived the Hoodoo War, jail breaks, and a showdown with Doc Holliday — but no one can agree on what finally...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JohnnyRingo
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/24j5xybk
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A gentleman gunslinger who could quote Shakespeare, Johnny Ringo was a mythic gunslinger who died a mysterious death befitting his legend. (The Mysterious Death of Outlaw Johnny Ringo) *** To his family and neighbors, Richard Kuklinski was the all-American man. To the mafia and his victims, he was the "devil himself" known as the Iceman killer. (The Mafia’s Most Prolific Hitman) *** Wherever tragedies happen, urban legends settle. And for almost every urban legend, there is a road to take you there… a road often just as terrifying as the urban legend it takes you to. (Roads that Lead to Urban Legends) *** We’ll look at the true story of a bar bouncer accused of killing his wife… which is odd, seeing as the incident took place before he killed a man while defending her honor. (A Broad-Shouldered Bully Was Wiener) *** Extraterrestrials come in all shapes and sizes if you believe what you see on television, film, and even online in the fringe conversations of UFO enthusiasts. The most famous of the aliens are usually depicted in the very realistic, humanoid form… the Greys. But what exactly are the Greys? And is it possible they aren’t extraterrestrial at all? (What Are The Greys) *** We’ll meet a man who has an amazing superpower. He is especially proficient at passing gas. (Mister Methane: The Gas Man)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:59.394 = Show Open
          00:03:16.488 = The Mysterious Death of Outlaw Johnny Ringo
          00:15:42.451 = A Broad-Shouldered Bully Was Wiener ***
          00:19:08.842 = Roads That Lead To Urban Legends
          00:30:46.873 = The Mafia’s Most Prolific Hitman ***
          00:39:46.230 = Mister Methane: The Gas Man
          00:45:59.461 = What Are The Greys? ***
          00:52:15.959 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Mysterious Death of Outlaw Johnny Ringo” by Kuroski for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n4d9yce6
          “Roads that Lead to Urban Legends” by Estelle for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2fkp8nkt
          “The Mafia’s Most Prolific Hitman” by Katie Serena for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5xe6xx4s
          “What Are The Greys” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5u5cknde
          “Mister Methane: The Gas Man” by Spooky for Oddity Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2hje4vs9...]]>3215alien_abduction,doc_holliday,grey_aliens,haunted_roads,hoodoo_war,iceman_killer,johnny_ringo,johnny_ringo_death,mafia_hitman,old_west_outlaws,paranormal_podcast,richard_kuklinski,tombstone_arizona,true_crime_podcast,unsolved_mysteries,urban_legends,weird_darkness,wyatt_earp,zeta_reticuli,zombie_roadfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0685
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Model Murderer” (January 17, 1978) ***WD
          00:47:24.875 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Survival Of The Fittest” (January 23, 1945) ***WD
          00:59:08.508 = The Eleventh Hour, “Black Magic” (ADU)
          01:23:55.381 = Escape, “The Drums of the Fore And Aft” (July 14, 1949)
          01:53:55.440 = Everyman’s Theater, “Cat Wife” (January 18, 1940)
          02:22:54.327 = Murder By Experts, “Murder By Prescription” (July 11, 1949)
          02:53:20.176 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Hunting Lodge, aka Trouble With Robots” (May 28, 1958) ***WD
          03:12:48.537 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ)
          03:37:34.837 = Dark Fantasy, “Letter From Yesterday” (May 01, 1942) ***WD
          04:01:41.360 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Yellow Wallpaper” (December 27, 1990) ***WD
          04:31:41.320 = Future Tense, “The Defenders” (May 28, 1974) ***WD
          04:57:56.341 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0685
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72445607Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:50:01 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessTwenty years after she was locked away for taking a hatchet to her own sister, fragile Ann Pettigrew comes home obsessed with one desire — and on a storm-lit night, with candles burning and a circle drawn on the floor, she works a forbidden rite to...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Model Murderer” (January 17, 1978) ***WD
          00:47:24.875 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Survival Of The Fittest” (January 23, 1945) ***WD
          00:59:08.508 = The Eleventh Hour, “Black Magic” (ADU)
          01:23:55.381 = Escape, “The Drums of the Fore And Aft” (July 14, 1949)
          01:53:55.440 = Everyman’s Theater, “Cat Wife” (January 18, 1940)
          02:22:54.327 = Murder By Experts, “Murder By Prescription” (July 11, 1949)
          02:53:20.176 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Hunting Lodge, aka Trouble With Robots” (May 28, 1958) ***WD
          03:12:48.537 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ)
          03:37:34.837 = Dark Fantasy, “Letter From Yesterday” (May 01, 1942) ***WD
          04:01:41.360 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Yellow Wallpaper” (December 27, 1990) ***WD
          04:31:41.320 = Future Tense, “The Defenders” (May 28, 1974) ***WD
          04:57:56.341 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0685
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17927falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0684
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “In Another Place” (January 16, 1978) ***WD
          00:47:10.460 = The Clock, “Ghost Story” (December 13, 1955) ***WD
          01:13:55.372 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944) ***WD
          01:43:11.958 = The Crime Club, “Fear Came First” (March 13, 1947) ***WD
          02:13:07.451 = Crime Classics, “The Crime of Bathsheba Spooner” (December 03, 1952)
          02:41:09.611 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “The Tunnel Smelled of Death” (January 26, 1947) ***WD
          03:05:39.762 = CBC Deep Night, “Man Radio” (July 29, 2005)
          03:40:38.324 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Going Down” (December 17, 1971)
          04:09:19.922 = Diary of Fate, “David Dexter” (May 04, 1948) ***WD
          04:40:36.758 = Dimension X, “The Martian Chronicles” (August 18, 1950) ***WD
          05:09:57.556 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0684
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72428157Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:41:28 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA scheming wife and her spineless lover pull off the perfect murder of her wealthy husband — until the dead man starts turning up in the snow, at the bar, waiting in the shadows, and refuses to stay buried. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts,...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “In Another Place” (January 16, 1978) ***WD
          00:47:10.460 = The Clock, “Ghost Story” (December 13, 1955) ***WD
          01:13:55.372 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944) ***WD
          01:43:11.958 = The Crime Club, “Fear Came First” (March 13, 1947) ***WD
          02:13:07.451 = Crime Classics, “The Crime of Bathsheba Spooner” (December 03, 1952)
          02:41:09.611 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “The Tunnel Smelled of Death” (January 26, 1947) ***WD
          03:05:39.762 = CBC Deep Night, “Man Radio” (July 29, 2005)
          03:40:38.324 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Going Down” (December 17, 1971)
          04:09:19.922 = Diary of Fate, “David Dexter” (May 04, 1948) ***WD
          04:40:36.758 = Dimension X, “The Martian Chronicles” (August 18, 1950) ***WD
          05:09:57.556 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0684
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18649falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/AlienVoicesOnTVAndRadio
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AlienVoicesOnTVAndRadio
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrxcfak4
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: While scientists at SETI are continually monitoring for extraterrestrial contact from the cosmos, ordinary people are already hearing from them – via radio and television. (Aliens Voices Over Radio and Television) *** 
The death of a Hollywood movie producer is still unsolved – and his spirit on the lot is still at unrest. (The Mysterious Death of Thomas Ince) *** A family moves into a new home, and it’s not long before they begin hearing strange sounds coming from the home bar in their living room. (Something In That Part of the House) *** In years past, baby boys were dressed in pink. So why the change to the color blue for boys? The answer is a dark one. (Baby Blues) *** In just 30 seconds, 30 rounds were fired when the tension between a crew of thieving cowboys and vigilante lawmen came to an explosive head in the frontier town of Tombstone, Arizona. (The True Story Behind the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Klaatu’s speech from “The Day The Earth Stood Still” (1951)
          00:02:45.959 = Show Open
          00:04:39.005 = Alien Voices Over Radio And Television
          00:16:13.874 = The Mysterious Death of Thomas Ince and the Haunting of Culver Studios
          00:33:04.222 = Something in That Part of the House ***
          00:39:31.873 = Baby Blues
          00:45:22.653 = The True Story Behind the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral ***
          00:54:32.710 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The True Story Behind the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” by Mark Oliver: http://ow.ly/RmAm30oaHWt
          “The Mysterious Death of Thomas Ince” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/WVUu30oaHvS
          “Something In That Part of the House” by Haven: http://ow.ly/qMeU30oaHxn
          “Baby Blues” by Conny Waters: http://ow.ly/zcGj30oaI32
          “Alien Voices Over Radio and Television” posted at the Conspiracy Journal: https://tinyurl.com/y2ht47pt
          “Klaatu’s Speech From ‘The Day The Earth Stood Still’”: (link no longer available)
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          Originally aired: November, 2021
          
          Weird Darkness moves across five unsettling true tales — alleged alien voices breaking into broadcast signals, the unexplained death of a Hollywood pioneer, a possessed home bar in Mexico, the superstitious roots of dressing infant boys in blue, and the bloody thirty seconds behind the O.K. Corral.It opens with the alleged extraterrestrial transmissions that have arrived through ordinary radios and televisions rather than from deep space. On November 26, 1977, at 5:12 PM, a deep, water-logged voice overrode five Southern Television transmitters across southern England, speaking over news reader Ivor Mills for five and a half minutes; the voice named itself Gramaha — also transcribed as Vrillon, Gillon, or Glon — a representative of the Ashtar Galactic Command, and warned humanity to abandon nuclear energy before the dawning New Age of Aquarius. The Independent Broadcasting Authority never logged the interruption and could not explain how its instant switch-off monitoring was bypassed. Years earlier, in July 1961, an eighteen-year-old ham radio operator named Robert P. Renaud had picked up a soft feminine voice high in the 25-meter band claiming to broadcast from a planet called Korendor, eventually trading images on his television's vidicon tube with a contact named Lin-Erri, an episode investigator Allen Griese found oddly free of showmanship or profit. A decade after Renaud, in January 1971, British UFO researcher Rex Dutta took a call on a radio talk show from a voice that registered no echo, no feedback, and no movement on the station's VU meter.From there the episode crosses to November 1924 and the death of Thomas Ince, the producer who founded Culver Studios in 1918 and earned the title Father of the Western. Ince died days after celebrating his birthday aboard William Randolph Hearst's yacht, the Oneida, on a weekend cruise to San Diego that also carried actress Marion Davies and, by rumor, Charlie Chaplin. The official account blamed acute indigestion, but Hollywood whispered that Hearst, jealous over Davies, fired a diamond-studded revolver in the dark and put a bullet meant for Chaplin into Ince's head instead. The body was cremated, no inquest was held, San Diego district attorney Chester Kemply closed the case after a single session, and gossip columnist Louella Parsons soon received a lifetime Hearst contract. Decades later, workers at Culver Studios reported a man in a bowler-type hat watching them from the catwalks during 1988 renovations, frowning, declaring that he disliked what they were doing to his studio, and walking through a wall.Next comes a listener's account of a house in Mexico, bought by the family about twenty years earlier, where a heavy tavern-style wooden bar in the living room became the source of growling, clinking glassware, and slamming cabinet doors that sounded like two animals fighting inside an empty cupboard. The housekeeper, Letty, threw the cabinet open to find nothing disturbed. Weeks later the mother and Letty dug up jars in the front yard containing rag dolls pierced with pins, buried directly on the other side of the wall behind the bar. A framed mirror reading BAR shattered at three in the morning during a housewarming party, a barred window slid open on its own after being latched, and a photograph of a single bar stool showed a clear horned, devil-like face the family begged to have deleted. Letty, it turned out, was a bruja — a witch.Color superstition drives the next story: infant boys, dressed in blue today, were once dressed in pink, and a June 1918 article in the trade journal Earnshaw's Infants' Department called pink the stronger, more decided color suited to boys and blue the daintier choice for girls. The return to blue revived a far older practice, since the ancient Egyptians and Greeks regarded blue as divine and used it to repel evil spirits, dressing pharaohs in it and, as author Douglas B. Smith recounts, painting nurseries to keep satanic spirits from slipping into young children's bodies. Boys received that protection because they were valued above girls, who were thought too unimportant for evil spirits to trouble. The same fear survives in the Evil Eye and in protective amulets like the Hamsa and the Turkish Nazar, hung in homes and cars and worked into jewelry across the Balkans and the Middle East.The episode closes behind the O.K. Corral on October 26, 1881, where thirty rounds were fired in roughly thirty seconds. Tombstone, Arizona had been founded in 1877 by prospector Ed Schieffelin, who struck a silver vein worth more than thirty-seven million dollars after being warned that all he would find out there was his own tombstone. Wyatt, Virgil, Morgan, and James Earp, joined by the gun-slinging ex-dentist Doc Holliday, clashed with the Cochise County Cowboys, a feud that hardened after Curly Bill Brocius accidentally killed city marshal Fred White in 1880 and Virgil took the post. The gunfight left Frank McLaury, Tom McLaury, and nineteen-year-old Billy Clanton dead while Ike Clanton and Billy Claiborne fled, and Judge Wells Spicer afterward released the Earps as having committed an unwise but not criminal act. The reckoning continued past the verdict, with Virgil shotgunned in the back, Morgan assassinated over a game of pool in a plot tied to Ike Clanton, and Wyatt Earp drifting west until his death in California in 1929 at the age of eighty.
          
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: While scientists at SETI are continually monitoring for extraterrestrial contact from the cosmos, ordinary people are already hearing from them – via radio and television. (Aliens Voices Over Radio and Television) *** 
The death of a Hollywood movie producer is still unsolved – and his spirit on the lot is still at unrest. (The Mysterious Death of Thomas Ince) *** A family moves into a new home, and it’s not long before they begin hearing strange sounds coming from the home bar in their living room. (Something In That Part of the House) *** In years past, baby boys were dressed in pink. So why the change to the color blue for boys? The answer is a dark one. (Baby Blues) *** In just 30 seconds, 30 rounds were fired when the tension between a crew of thieving cowboys and vigilante lawmen came to an explosive head in the frontier town of Tombstone, Arizona. (The True Story Behind the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Klaatu’s speech from “The Day The Earth Stood Still” (1951)
          00:02:45.959 = Show Open
          00:04:39.005 = Alien Voices Over Radio And Television
          00:16:13.874 = The Mysterious Death of Thomas Ince and the Haunting of Culver Studios
          00:33:04.222 = Something in That Part of the House ***
          00:39:31.873 = Baby Blues
          00:45:22.653 = The True Story Behind the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral ***
          00:54:32.710 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          “The True Story Behind the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” by Mark Oliver: http://ow.ly/RmAm30oaHWt
          “The Mysterious Death of Thomas Ince” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/WVUu30oaHvS
          “Something In That Part of the House” by Haven: http://ow.ly/qMeU30oaHxn
          “Baby Blues” by Conny Waters: http://ow.ly/zcGj30oaI32
          “Alien Voices Over Radio and Television” posted at the Conspiracy Journal: https://tinyurl.com/y2ht47pt
          “Klaatu’s Speech From ‘The Day The Earth Stood Still’”: (link no longer available)
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          HOUR ONE: In the 1960s, Brian Leathley-Andrew investigated and reported on numerous cases of strange objects in the sky, trying to get to the truth of what people were seeing. But when sinister events began happening to him, he knew he had to walk away from his career in Ufology – or the government might make him go away. (UFO Hunter Becomes The Hunted) *** Saying the disappearance of David Glenn Lewis is bizarre doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface. What started out as a strange missing person’s case would eventually be resolved. But the answer that would come would pose even more questions, proving the adage that “truth is stranger than fiction”. (The Disappearance of David Glenn Lewis) *** The idea of a person changing into a wolf, or shape-shifting into some type of animal or cryptid is mostly confined to the authors of fictional horror. But not all societies and cultures are so quick to label shape-shifting as make-believe. (Shapeshifters And Therianthropes)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: “The Gadsden Hotel in Cochise County, Arizona” *** When you hear the name “Transylvania” the immediate image in your mind is probably that of Dracula. But this Romanian town has more creepiness than just the Count’s castle – it is also a hot spot for UFO activity and mysterious unexplained happenings. Some even think it could be the location of a portal to another dimension. (Is There A Dimensional Portal in Transylvania?) *** Sightings of unidentified flying objects might seem like a recent phenomena, with most reports occurring in the 20th and 21stcenturies. But UFO sightings go a lot further back in human history – and our ancient ancestors were just as shocked, confused and sometimes terrified, as we are today. (Ancient UFO Sightings)
          ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: A man goes off for supplies, leaving his wife behind to tend to the home in his absence – but not only did he never come home with the groceries, but a ghost story grew out of it. (The Ghosts of Hunger Valley) *** A UFO incident which we have covered before, but is worth looking at again, is an incident in 1952. This was one of the first admitted entity sightings and probably also one of the earliest close encounters of the third kind investigated officially at the time it took place.
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          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “The Gadsden Hotel in Cochise County, Arizona” from Paranormality Magazine
          “Is There A Dimensional Portal in Transylvania?” by A. Sutherland for the Message to Eagle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ghvx2jxy
          “Ancient UFO Sightings” by A. Sutherland for Message to Eagle https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8y3dlh5c,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1rucr7et, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3sxyfr93, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/swo6sglh,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/17o2c3i5
          “UFO Hunter Becomes The Hunted“ by Mike Lockley for Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1fxu6h8y
          “The Ghosts of Hunger Valley” by Charles Skinner, edited by Kathy Weiser, posted at LegendsOfAmerica.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/111pegi3
          “Shapeshifters And Therianthropes” by James Fenner for List Verse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1qqh0ult
          “The Disappearance of David Glenn Lewis” by CrystalDawn for Lost N Found Blogs: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1shqwhrt
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          HOUR ONE: In the 1960s, Brian Leathley-Andrew investigated and reported on numerous cases of strange objects in the sky, trying to get to the truth of what people were seeing. But when sinister events began happening to him, he knew he had to walk away from his career in Ufology – or the government might make him go away. (UFO Hunter Becomes The Hunted) *** Saying the disappearance of David Glenn Lewis is bizarre doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface. What started out as a strange missing person’s case would eventually be resolved. But the answer that would come would pose even more questions, proving the adage that “truth is stranger than fiction”. (The Disappearance of David Glenn Lewis) *** The idea of a person changing into a wolf, or shape-shifting into some type of animal or cryptid is mostly confined to the authors of fictional horror. But not all societies and cultures are so quick to label shape-shifting as make-believe. (Shapeshifters And Therianthropes)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: “The Gadsden Hotel in Cochise County, Arizona” *** When you hear the name “Transylvania” the immediate image in your mind is probably that of Dracula. But this Romanian town has more creepiness than just the Count’s castle – it is also a hot spot for UFO activity and mysterious unexplained happenings. Some even think it could be the location of a portal to another dimension. (Is There A Dimensional Portal in Transylvania?) *** Sightings of unidentified flying objects might seem like a recent phenomena, with most reports occurring in the 20th and 21stcenturies. But UFO sightings go a lot further back in human history – and our ancient ancestors were just as shocked, confused and sometimes terrified, as we are today. (Ancient UFO Sightings)
          ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: A man goes off for supplies, leaving his wife behind to tend to the home in his absence – but not only did he never come home with the groceries, but a ghost story grew out of it. (The Ghosts of Hunger Valley) *** A UFO incident which we have covered before, but is worth looking at again, is an incident in 1952. This was one of the first admitted entity sightings and probably also one of the earliest close encounters of the third kind investigated officially at the time it took place.
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “The Gadsden Hotel in Cochise County, Arizona” from Paranormality Magazine
          “Is There A Dimensional Portal in Transylvania?” by A. Sutherland for the Message to Eagle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ghvx2jxy
          “Ancient UFO Sightings” by A. Sutherland for Message to Eagle https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8y3dlh5c,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1rucr7et, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3sxyfr93, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/swo6sglh,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/17o2c3i5
          “UFO Hunter Becomes The Hunted“ by Mike Lockley for Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1fxu6h8y
          “The Ghosts of Hunger Valley” by Charles Skinner, edited by Kathy Weiser, posted at LegendsOfAmerica.com:fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/cotu-devilmademedoit/
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          Originally aired: June 07, 2026
          
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          Originally aired: June 07, 2026
          
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Pennsylvania has always been a land of mysteries in the skies. It has become one of the most intriguing destinations for UFO sightings throughout the years, with tales that date back long before the term “flying saucer” was even coined. From glowing discs hovering over fields, to objects that break the laws of physics, the state’s history is filled with encounters that leave you wondering what might actually be out there. And these are not mere passing glimpses; these are encounters that can leave a witness profoundly shaken – altered for life. There’s the Carbondale incident, where strange lights in a lake sent people into a panic. There’s the experienced aviator who encountered something that decades in the cockpit could not explain. There are numerous accounts of silent craft and disc-shaped objects, eerie lights in the sky — occasions when the stars were blotted out. There are reports of the stopping of time, an encounter that had state troopers speechless, and even an extraterrestrial werewolf-like entity. From the earliest sightings in 1917 through more modern accounts, Pennsylvania’s connection to the UFO phenomenon is undeniable, if not unbelievable. What’s going on in the skies over the Keystone State? And why is it happening there in particular?
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:37.162 = Show Open
          00:02:45.008 = Chapter 01: Lanterns and Lies: The Carbondale UFO Mystery
          00:11:48.101 = Chapter 02: Eerie Lights in Erie ***
          00:15:12.728 = Chapter 03: The Oil City Light Show
          00:16:46.996 = Chapter 04: Saylor’s Lake, Silent Lights, and a Stunned State Trooper
          00:18:09.833 = Chapter 05: A Tent, A Grandmother, And A Silent Visitor Overhead
          00:20:02.281 = Chapter 06: The Wainwright’s Werewolf
          00:25:33.631 = Chapter 07: The Black Circle In The Sky ***
          00:27:55.349 = Chapter 08: Friday Night Lights In The Sky
          00:30:36.853 = Chapter 09: Playing Chicken With An Experienced Pilot
          00:32:40.481 = Chapter 10: Mind Probing and Time Stopping
          00:35:41.135 = Chapter 11: The First Saucers
          00:41:31.466 = Chapter 12: Why Pennsylvania? ***
          00:44:16.924 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          UFOs in Pennsylvania: Encounters with Extraterrestrials in the Keystone State, Patty A. Wilson, ISBN 9780811 706483The Carbondale UFO Crash, 11-11-1974, The Reality, the Hoaxes and the Legend, M.J. Graeber https://www.ufocasebook.com/carbondalecrash1974.htmlHovered- Colored lights went out- sped away -left trail, National UFO Reporting Centerhttp://www.nuforc.org/webreports/068/S68976.htmlUFO Over Westline, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/032/S32964.htmlUFO Over Erie, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/019/S19817.htmlBright lights in the sky seperated by several miles, National UFO Reporting Centerhttp://www.nuforc.org/webreports/043/S43145.htmlWar of the Worlds Sighting, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/054/S54491.htmlVery large circular craft with engine problem, descends, stabilizes, restores engines and tests them, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/016/S16875.htmlOne larger white object & 2 smaller round white objects, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/048/S48591.htmlUFO Sighting Johnstown 1951, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/132/S132897.htmlBright Blue Object Sighting, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/035/S35223.htmlSix craft observed that brought people out of their homes to look up, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/043/S43006.html
          The Discreetly Intriguing Carbondale Case – A Downed UFO In Pennsylvania, Marcus Lowth, UFO Insighthttps://www.ufoinsight.com/ufos/cover-ups/carbondale-case-downed-ufo-pennsylvania
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          Originally aired: February 24, 2025
          
          Weird Darkness traces more than a century of unexplained encounters in the skies over Pennsylvania, from a glowing disc submerged in a Carbondale lake to a werewolf-faced figure tied to a silent craft, the apparent stopping of time outside New Kensington, and the geography researchers believe may explain why the Keystone State draws so many sightings.It opens with the Carbondale incident of November 1974, when teenagers Bill Lloyd, John Lloyd, and Bob Gillette watched a golden-white light streak from the direction of Salem Mountain and drop near the lake outside Russell Park. A disc-shaped glow moved beneath the water, the surface fizzed and turned a sickly green-yellow, and when Officers Barbero and Jacobina fired their weapons at it, the object appeared to dodge the shots. The boys overheard a police radio order to hold off the news media, watched a scuba diver surface screaming, and saw a crane and delivery truck brought to the water's edge under the eye of Police Chief Francis Dottle — only for divers to later produce a single old railroad worker's lantern and declare the whole thing a hoax. Matt Graeber of the UFO Report and Information Center in Philadelphia arrived at five in the morning to find a crowd of between fifteen hundred and three thousand people ringing the lake.From there the episode moves to February 1975 in Simpson, where a driver on Route 171 joined other motorists pulled over to watch red and green lights hover before a white beam appeared and the object shot off faster than a fighter jet. That June, two friends fishing at Red Bank near the Allegheny Reservoir tracked a craft that stopped dead in midair and hovered for roughly an hour, then heard KDKA radio report at six-thirty that morning that a UFO had crashed into an eastern Pennsylvania lake and the National Guard had it surrounded, before the story disappeared from every outlet. Near Erie around the same stretch, two motorists stopped to study a silent disc about eighty feet across hanging a thousand feet up, ringed with red, yellow, blue, and green lights, and afterward never spoke of it to each other again.Next comes Oil City on November 1, 1974, where CB radio chatter about lights near the Vocational Technical Center across from Oil City High School drew a group of brothers out to look. They found three or four bright lights spread miles apart, moving in geometric formations no aircraft could manage, performing for nearly two hours in front of hundreds of onlookers.The account then shifts to Saylor's Lake in Monroe County on the evening of March 1, 1973, where lights began darting fifteen hundred feet above the water around seven-thirty, shifting between white, red, and blue. State Trooper Jeffrey Hontz, sent to investigate, later told the press the display looked like Christmas trees flying in the air. Witnesses counted roughly forty separate lights, all of them silent at an altitude where planes or helicopters would have roared, and the spectacle lasted until just before eleven.That summer of 1973 in Erie, a teenager sleeping in a backyard tent to escape the heat saw a red, star-like object cross the sky with apparent purpose and ran inside to fetch his grandmother. By the time the two returned, the sky had filled with colored star-like objects moving at impossible angles and near-collisions before they winked out of existence rather than flying away, and the grandmother, though she had watched the whole half-hour, afterward refused to discuss any of it.The most frightening encounter belongs to Bensalem on August 27, 1973, when Alan and Elsie Wainwright saw a boomerang-shaped craft glide silently over their home, halt overhead, and d
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):  https://weirddarkness.com/PennsylvaniaUFOs
          
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Pennsylvania has always been a land of mysteries in the skies. It has become one of the most intriguing destinations for UFO sightings throughout the years, with tales that date back long before the term “flying saucer” was even coined. From glowing discs hovering over fields, to objects that break the laws of physics, the state’s history is filled with encounters that leave you wondering what might actually be out there. And these are not mere passing glimpses; these are encounters that can leave a witness profoundly shaken – altered for life. There’s the Carbondale incident, where strange lights in a lake sent people into a panic. There’s the experienced aviator who encountered something that decades in the cockpit could not explain. There are numerous accounts of silent craft and disc-shaped objects, eerie lights in the sky — occasions when the stars were blotted out. There are reports of the stopping of time, an encounter that had state troopers speechless, and even an extraterrestrial werewolf-like entity. From the earliest sightings in 1917 through more modern accounts, Pennsylvania’s connection to the UFO phenomenon is undeniable, if not unbelievable. What’s going on in the skies over the Keystone State? And why is it happening there in particular?
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:37.162 = Show Open
          00:02:45.008 = Chapter 01: Lanterns and Lies: The Carbondale UFO Mystery
          00:11:48.101 = Chapter 02: Eerie Lights in Erie ***
          00:15:12.728 = Chapter 03: The Oil City Light Show
          00:16:46.996 = Chapter 04: Saylor’s Lake, Silent Lights, and a Stunned State Trooper
          00:18:09.833 = Chapter 05: A Tent, A Grandmother, And A Silent Visitor Overhead
          00:20:02.281 = Chapter 06: The Wainwright’s Werewolf
          00:25:33.631 = Chapter 07: The Black Circle In The Sky ***
          00:27:55.349 = Chapter 08: Friday Night Lights In The Sky
          00:30:36.853 = Chapter 09: Playing Chicken With An Experienced Pilot
          00:32:40.481 = Chapter 10: Mind Probing and Time Stopping
          00:35:41.135 = Chapter 11: The First Saucers
          00:41:31.466 = Chapter 12: Why Pennsylvania? ***
          00:44:16.924 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          UFOs in Pennsylvania: Encounters with Extraterrestrials in the Keystone State, Patty A. Wilson, ISBN 9780811 706483The Carbondale UFO Crash, 11-11-1974, The Reality, the Hoaxes and the Legend, M.J. Graeber https://www.ufocasebook.com/carbondalecrash1974.htmlHovered- Colored lights went out- sped away -left trail, National UFO Reporting Centerhttp://www.nuforc.org/webreports/068/S68976.htmlUFO Over Westline, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/032/S32964.htmlUFO Over Erie, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/019/S19817.htmlBright lights in the sky seperated by several miles, National UFO Reporting Centerhttp://www.nuforc.org/webreports/043/S43145.htmlWar of the Worlds Sighting, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/054/S54491.htmlVery large...]]>2748alien_encounters,bensalem_ufo,carbondale_lake_ufo,carbondale_ufo_incident,disc_shaped_craft,flying_saucers,keystone_state_ufos,men_in_black,missing_time,new_kensington_ufo,oil_city_ufo,paranormal,pennsylvania_ufos,saylors_lake_ufo,schuylkill_ufo,true_ufo_stories,ufo_sightings,unexplained_sightings,wainwright_werewolf,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0683
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Laughing Maiden” (January 13, 1978)
          00:45:48.046 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “Exorcism” (December 28, 1992)
          02:11:59.037 = Beyond the Green Door, “Ogden Family” (1966) ***WD
          02:15:59.632 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD
          02:31:30.285 = Boston Blackie, “Lighthouse Ghost” (September 10, 1947)
          02:55:56.212 = Box 13, “The Sad Night” (December 19, 1948)
          03:23:36.223 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Case of the Switched Plates” (July 07, 1943)
          03:52:57.163 = CBC Mystery Theater, ‘The Breaking Strain” (1968) ***WD
          04:21:52.588 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “1-800-Big-Bang” (1990-1992) ***WD
          05:17:51.890 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Laughing Maiden” (January 13, 1978)
          00:45:48.046 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “Exorcism” (December 28, 1992)
          02:11:59.037 = Beyond the Green Door, “Ogden Family” (1966) ***WD
          02:15:59.632 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD
          02:31:30.285 = Boston Blackie, “Lighthouse Ghost” (September 10, 1947)
          02:55:56.212 = Box 13, “The Sad Night” (December 19, 1948)
          03:23:36.223 = Casey Crime Photographer, “Case of the Switched Plates” (July 07, 1943)
          03:52:57.163 = CBC Mystery Theater, ‘The Breaking Strain” (1968) ***WD
          04:21:52.588 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “1-800-Big-Bang” (1990-1992) ***WD
          05:17:51.890 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>19123classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0682
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater” (January 02, 1978) ***WD
          00:47:10.839 = Nick Carter Master Detective, “Death After Dark” (February 19, 1944) ***WD
          01:16:26.535 = Dark Venture, “Miser” (December 09, 1946)
          01:46:44.791 = Weird Circle, ‘Bride of Death” (1945)
          02:14:12.621 = The Whistler, “Dead Man Laughed” (February 19, 1945)
          02:44:38.214 = Witch’s Tale, “Firing Squad” (August 31, 1931) ***WD (LQ)
          03:10:47.939 = X Minus One, “The Castaways” (November 28, 1956)
          03:33:51.090 = Zero Hour, “The Strange Odyssey” (May 17, 1945) (LQ)
          03:51:09.995 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death Walked In” (1956-1957) ***WD
          04:15:57.703 = Strange Adventure, “Damage Below” (1945)
          04:19:33.278 = Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries Out” (December 04, 1976) ***WD
          04:47:07.133 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Cliff” (April 29, 1939) ***WD
          05:16:13.771 = Show Close
          
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater” (January 02, 1978) ***WD
          00:47:10.839 = Nick Carter Master Detective, “Death After Dark” (February 19, 1944) ***WD
          01:16:26.535 = Dark Venture, “Miser” (December 09, 1946)
          01:46:44.791 = Weird Circle, ‘Bride of Death” (1945)
          02:14:12.621 = The Whistler, “Dead Man Laughed” (February 19, 1945)
          02:44:38.214 = Witch’s Tale, “Firing Squad” (August 31, 1931) ***WD (LQ)
          03:10:47.939 = X Minus One, “The Castaways” (November 28, 1956)
          03:33:51.090 = Zero Hour, “The Strange Odyssey” (May 17, 1945) (LQ)
          03:51:09.995 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death Walked In” (1956-1957) ***WD
          04:15:57.703 = Strange Adventure, “Damage Below” (1945)
          04:19:33.278 = Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries Out” (December 04, 1976) ***WD
          04:47:07.133 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Cliff” (April 29, 1939) ***WD
          05:16:13.771 = Show Close
          
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The third Conjuring film is based on the true story of Arne Cheyenne Johnson who claimed he committed murder because a demon made him do it. But how much truth is there to that story? (The Devil Made Him Do It) *** A tribe living in the Amazon Jungle tells about a strange encounter they had with an extraterrestrial and a strange beam of light. (That Time An Alien Visited the Kayapo People) *** An elderly man decides he needs to hire someone to help him care for his property… but who he chose would bring only death and a mystery that still goes unsolved. (The Wonnangatta Station Murders) *** Lizard people. Reptilians. It’s one of the strangest and most controversial conspiracy theories in existence – and we’ll look at some of the history behind the idea, as well as what science says about the possibility of it being a reality. (The Myths and Modern Science of Reptilians) *** A nun who wasn’t very good at being a nun ended up being a nun without a head. (The Headless Nun of Watton Priory) *** We’ve all been asked the question, “How do you want to die when it comes your time?” Aside from the boring but realistic answer of “quietly in my sleep” some would prefer to go out in a blaze of glory, doing something heroic to save a person or persons from imminent doom. But of course that does not happen for most of us. In fact, there are probably more people going out in a blaze of stupidity! (Dumbest Deaths) *** In 1995 Mike Marcum got it in his head to build a time machine. Did he succeed? We may never know – because he disappeared without a trace. (The Mike Marcum Time Machine)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:00:16.342 = Show Open
          00:02:43.182 = The Devil Made Him Do It
          00:13:06.595 = The Wonnangatta Station Murders ***
          00:21:13.768 = That Time An Alien Visited The Kayapo People
          00:31:32.636 = Myths and Modern Science of Reptilians ***
          00:36:18.232 = Headless Nun of Watton Priory
          00:50:09.790 = Dumbest Deaths ***
          01:02:12.268 = The Mike Marcum Time Machine ***
          01:06:33.695 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Myths and Modern Science of Reptilians” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/b7m27fbr
          “The Devil Made Him Do It” by Marco Margaritoff for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pxfxa423
          “That Time An Alien Visited The Kayapo People” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/sauzjxp2
          “The Wonnangatta Station Murders” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ceycy3k
          “The Headless Nun of Watton Priory” from Esoterx: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x4sknt6r
          “Dumbest Deaths” by Katie Chilton for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/sm6mwmj7
          “The Mike Marcum Time Machine” from Earth Chronicles: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hytc7552
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          Originally aired: November 17, 2021
          Weird Darkness host Darren Marlar leads listeners through seven dark tales spanning a courtroom plea of demonic possession, an unsolved double murder on a remote Australian cattle station, an Amazon tribe's memory of a sky visitor, the serpent-race conspiracy of reptilians, a centuries-old English haunting, history's most absurd deaths, and a Missouri man who vanished after trying to build a time machine.It opens with the 1981 killing of forty-year-old landlord Alan Bono in Brookfield, Connecticut, the first murder in the town's 193-year history, committed by his nineteen-year-old tenant Arne Cheyenne Johnson with a five-inch pocket knife. Johnson's attorney Martin Minnella attempted a plea of not guilty by reason of demonic possession, tracing the violence to months of torment suffered by eleven-year-old David Glatzel, the brother of Johnson's fiancée Debbie, who described a tormentor with black eyes, animal features, and hooves. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren declared it a genuine possession and claimed David levitated and stopped breathing across three exorcisms overseen by priests, while psychiatrists countered that the boy had a learning disability. Judge Robert Callahan rejected the supernatural defense as unprovable, Johnson was convicted of first-degree manslaughter on November 24, 1981, and the case later inspired the film The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.From there the episode travels to the remote Wonnangatta Station in Australia's Victorian Alps, where caretaker James Barclay hired English handyman John Bamford in 1917, a man rumored to have killed his own wife. After the two rode to Talbotville to vote on the Reinforcement Referendum in December 1917, mailman Harry Smith found the homestead empty but for the words "Home Tonight" chalked on the kitchen door, and weeks later he and Jack Jebb uncovered Barclay's decomposed body in a shallow creekside grave, dead from a shotgun blast to the back. The following November, Bamford's body surfaced in a log pile on the Howitt Plains with a bullet in the head, leaving investigators with a recently fired shotgun, traces of strychnine in the kitchen pepper, and no answer as to who killed the second man.Next comes the legend of the Kayapo people of the Brazilian Amazon, who tell of a sky visitor named Bep Kororoti who descended from the mountains of Pukato-Ti amid thunder, wielding a weapon that reduced trees and stones to dust and a beam of light that paralyzed anyone who fled his lessons. The being neither ate nor drank, taught the villagers practical skills, and eventually ascended back into the sky, and the account drew international attention when young Kayapo men touring Rio de Janeiro reportedly pointed at an Apollo 11 astronaut display and shouted that he had returned. Erich von Däniken cited photographs of Kayapo men in straw ritual costumes resembling spacesuits, taken by Joao Americo Peret in 1952, nearly a decade before Yuri Gagarin's 1961 spaceflight, as supposed support for the ancient astronaut theory.The discussion then turns to reptilians, tracing serpent-race myths found across Sumeria, Babylonia, India, China, and Mesoamerica, alongside the modern claims of David Icke that some humans are disguised lizard people. Set against the folklore, researcher Bjarke Jensen of Aarhus University lays out the actual biology: the human reptilian brain that governs heart rate and breathing, eyes structured much like a reptile's, and conductive heart tissue whose molecular building blocks Jensen's team located hidden in the spongy hearts of lizards, frogs, and zebrafish.The episode then visits Watton Priory in East Riding of Yorkshire, a Gilbertine community where, according to the twelfth-century account of Saint Aelred of Rievaulx, an orphaned girl named Elfleda fell in love with a young lay brother, was beaten and chained in a dungeon by the nuns, and was forced to watch as the man was mutilated. A second tragedy fastened itself to the same site after the 1644 Battle of Marston Moor, when Parliamentarian soldiers beheaded the Catholic Lady of Watton and killed her child, and over the centuries the two women blurred into a single spectral figure remembered as the Headless Nun, said to stand at the foot of the bed in blood-stained garments before vanishing.From there the show catalogs history's most absurd deaths, beginning with English Channel swimmer Matthew Webb, who drowned in the Niagara rapids in 1883, and the Spartan general Pausanias, sealed inside a temple of Athena and starved until he died moments after his release. The roll continues with Draco of Athens, smothered around 600 BC beneath cloaks and hats thrown in tribute; Sir Arthur Aston, beaten to death with his own wooden leg; the philosopher Heraclitus, who buried himself in cow dung hoping to cure his dropsy; lawyer Clement Vallandigham, who fatally shot himself in 1871 while demonstrating how a victim might have shot himself by accident; the Viking Sigurd the Mighty, killed by an infection from the sev
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/arnejohnson
          
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The third Conjuring film is based on the true story of Arne Cheyenne Johnson who claimed he committed murder because a demon made him do it. But how much truth is there to that story? (The Devil Made Him Do It) *** A tribe living in the Amazon Jungle tells about a strange encounter they had with an extraterrestrial and a strange beam of light. (That Time An Alien Visited the Kayapo People) *** An elderly man decides he needs to hire someone to help him care for his property… but who he chose would bring only death and a mystery that still goes unsolved. (The Wonnangatta Station Murders) *** Lizard people. Reptilians. It’s one of the strangest and most controversial conspiracy theories in existence – and we’ll look at some of the history behind the idea, as well as what science says about the possibility of it being a reality. (The Myths and Modern Science of Reptilians) *** A nun who wasn’t very good at being a nun ended up being a nun without a head. (The Headless Nun of Watton Priory) *** We’ve all been asked the question, “How do you want to die when it comes your time?” Aside from the boring but realistic answer of “quietly in my sleep” some would prefer to go out in a blaze of glory, doing something heroic to save a person or persons from imminent doom. But of course that does not happen for most of us. In fact, there are probably more people going out in a blaze of stupidity! (Dumbest Deaths) *** In 1995 Mike Marcum got it in his head to build a time machine. Did he succeed? We may never know – because he disappeared without a trace. (The Mike Marcum Time Machine)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:00:16.342 = Show Open
          00:02:43.182 = The Devil Made Him Do It
          00:13:06.595 = The Wonnangatta Station Murders ***
          00:21:13.768 = That Time An Alien Visited The Kayapo People
          00:31:32.636 = Myths and Modern Science of Reptilians ***
          00:36:18.232 = Headless Nun of Watton Priory
          00:50:09.790 = Dumbest Deaths ***
          01:02:12.268 = The Mike Marcum Time Machine ***
          01:06:33.695 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Myths and Modern Science of Reptilians” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/b7m27fbr
          “The Devil Made Him Do It” by Marco Margaritoff for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pxfxa423
          “That Time An Alien Visited The Kayapo People” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/sauzjxp2
          “The Wonnangatta Station Murders” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ceycy3k
          “The Headless Nun of Watton Priory” from Esoterx: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x4sknt6r
          “Dumbest Deaths” by Katie Chilton for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/sm6mwmj7
          “The Mike Marcum Time Machine” from Earth Chronicles: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hytc7552
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I...]]>4090ancient_aliens,arne_cheyenne_johnson,australian_true_crime,bep_kororoti,darren_marlar,demonic_possession,dumbest_deaths,ed_and_lorraine_warren,headless_nun_watton,kayapo_people,lizard_people,mike_marcum,paranormal_podcast,reptilians,the_conjuring,time_machine_mystery,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darkness,wonnangatta_stationfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/jacob-bevins
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72395003Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:28:38 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA missing-child call about a six-year-old girl led Aberdeen detectives to her four-year-old brother, dead and buried in a tote beneath the house for nearly a year. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/jacob-bevins Look for...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ninth Volume” (December 30, 1977)
          00:46:54.045 = Strange Wills, “Seven Flights to Glory” (August 03, 1946)
          01:16:39.826 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD
          01:30:56.519 = Suspense, “Sorry Wrong Number” (February 24, 1944)
          02:01:42.070 = Tales of the Frightened, “Ladder” (November 28, 1957)
          02:06:44.881 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Old Die Rich” (March 26, 1953) ***WD
          02:38:30.884 = The Creaking Door, “Girl, Gold, Getaway (1960s-1970s) ***WD
          03:08:23.441 = Theater Five, “Contract Maker” (November 17, 1964)
          03:28:37.136 = Theater 1030, “The Sandman” (October 31, 1954) ***WD (LQ)
          03:55:35.978 = Tales From The Tomb, “Do You Know Where The Children Are” (1960s)
          04:00:46.397 = 2000 Plus, “The Giant Walk” (November 05, 1950) ***WD (LQ)
          04:29:46.536 = The Unexpected, “Mirage” (October 24, 1948)
          04:41:54.647 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Mystery of the Zombie” (1936) ***WD
          04:56:22.751 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ninth Volume” (December 30, 1977)
          00:46:54.045 = Strange Wills, “Seven Flights to Glory” (August 03, 1946)
          01:16:39.826 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD
          01:30:56.519 = Suspense, “Sorry Wrong Number” (February 24, 1944)
          02:01:42.070 = Tales of the Frightened, “Ladder” (November 28, 1957)
          02:06:44.881 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Old Die Rich” (March 26, 1953) ***WD
          02:38:30.884 = The Creaking Door, “Girl, Gold, Getaway (1960s-1970s) ***WD
          03:08:23.441 = Theater Five, “Contract Maker” (November 17, 1964)
          03:28:37.136 = Theater 1030, “The Sandman” (October 31, 1954) ***WD (LQ)
          03:55:35.978 = Tales From The Tomb, “Do You Know Where The Children Are” (1960s)
          04:00:46.397 = 2000 Plus, “The Giant Walk” (November 05, 1950) ***WD (LQ)
          04:29:46.536 = The Unexpected, “Mirage” (October 24, 1948)
          04:41:54.647 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Mystery of the Zombie” (1936) ***WD
          04:56:22.751 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Most everyone is familiar with the King James Bible, but did you know that King James also wrote a book on demonology during the witch hunts and trials? (The King James Book of Demonology) *** Her gravestone, decorated with a cross and flowers, reads “Jerrilynn S. Mullins — Beloved wife and best friend.” It could also be added, “a victim of a crime that will likely never be solved.” (The Unsolved Mystery of Jerrilyn Mullins) *** It was on November 15th 1966 that Point Pleasant, West Virginia had its first experience with what later became known as the Mothman. Many believe it was either the cause of a horrific bridge collapse, or perhaps a harbinger of the doom that was soon to come. The mystery remains to this day – as do some of the eerie happenings in the area. (Mothman Attacks) ** 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson was found dead in his high school’s gym – but the circumstances of his death have brought more questions than answers. Was Kendrick’s death a tragic accident – or cold-blooded murder? (The Mysterious Death of Kendrick Johnson)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:56.519 = Mothman Attacks
          00:12:50.814 = The Mysterious Death of Kendrick Johnson ***
          00:32:56.273 = Unsolved Mystery of Jerrilyn Mullins ***
          00:44:05.678 = The King James Book of Demonology ***
          00:54:07.021 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          “The King James Book of Demonology” by Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/34vaad3z
          “Mothman Attacks” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5ac64hhn
          “The Unsolved Mystery of Jerrilyn Mullins” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/224xc2w7
          
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          Originally aired: November 15, 2021
          
          This episode of Weird Darkness, hosted by Darren Marlar, moves from a winged cryptid haunting a West Virginia river town to a Georgia teenager found dead inside a rolled wrestling mat, a Minnesota newlywed who vanished from a restaurant parking lot, and a king of England who wrote a manual on demons.It opens with the Mothman, first reported on November 15, 1966, when two young married couples driving past an abandoned World War II TNT plant near Point Pleasant, West Virginia, spotted a six- or seven-foot gray figure with folded wings and glowing red eyes that rose into the air and pursued their car down Highway 62 at over 100 miles per hour. That same night, contractor Newell Partridge of Salem watched his television fill with a strange pattern before his dog Bandit chased two red eyes toward the hay barn and disappeared forever, and the next day Roger Scarberry described passing a large dog's body near the city limits that was gone minutes later. Over the following year roughly 100 people, including Marcella Bennett, reported the creature alongside UFO sightings and men in black, and on December 15, 1967, the 700-foot Silver Bridge linking Point Pleasant to Ohio collapsed during rush hour and killed 46 people, cementing the belief that the Mothman had been a harbinger of the disaster.From there the episode turns to Kendrick Johnson, the 17-year-old three-sport athlete found dead on January 11, 2013, stuffed head-down inside a rolled wrestling mat in the old gym at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Investigators ruled the death an accidental positional asphyxia, theorizing the boy fell in reaching for a shoe, but his 19-inch shoulders could not fit through the mat's 14-inch opening, an hour of footage from all four gym cameras was missing and altered, and his organs were found removed and replaced with newspaper. A second and third autopsy revealed blunt force trauma to his neck and right chest, a fabricated confession recording sold to his family for $1,000 was exposed as a hoax by Sheriff Ashley Paulk, and the case, which once entangled FBI agent Randy Bell's sons Brandon and Brian Bell, was officially reopened on March 10, 2021.Vanishing from a restaurant parking lot is what happened next to Jerrilyn Mullins, a 28-year-old Oakdale, Minnesota, newlywed who left the dinner table at a Chi Chi's in Richfield around 9:00 p.m. on November 15, 1978, and was last seen by her husband's coworker Patrick Melbourne, who said he drove her 22 miles back to a Howard Johnson's and left her there. Her decomposed body surfaced in a Lake Elmo swamp on June 30, 1979, identified through dental records and jewelry, with two autopsies unable to determine a cause of death though her stomach contents placed her killing within an hour of leaving the restaurant. Melbourne, who carried a long record of sexual assault allegations and was later convicted of crimes against a 10-year-old girl, remained the prime suspect; husband Ron Mullins lost a 1989 wrongful-death civil suit for lack of evidence, and the Washington County case stayed unsolved when Melbourne died in 2015.The episode closes with King James VI and I, who returned from a 1589 trip to Denmark obsessed with witchcraft and published Daemonologie in 1597, the only treatise of its kind written by a reigning monarch. In its pages he catalogued the signs of demonic possession, describing superhuman strength exceeding six men, iron-hard skin that could not be pierced, and victims speaking languages they never learned, while arguing that demons inhabit the corpses of the pious and that only prayer and fasting, not Catholic ritual, could repel them. He acknowledged werewolves as men suffering an excess of melancholy rather than cursed creatures, dismissed fairies as illusions sent by the Devil, fixed the ratio of female to male witches at 20 to 1 by reasoning that women were more easily deceived as Eve had been, and produced a work that fueled the European and colonial witch hunts and shaped the weird sisters of William Shakespeare's Macbeth.
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/RedEyesOfMothman
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8s2fxt
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Most everyone is familiar with the King James Bible, but did you know that King James also wrote a book on demonology during the witch hunts and trials? (The King James Book of Demonology) *** Her gravestone, decorated with a cross and flowers, reads “Jerrilynn S. Mullins — Beloved wife and best friend.” It could also be added, “a victim of a crime that will likely never be solved.” (The Unsolved Mystery of Jerrilyn Mullins) *** It was on November 15th 1966 that Point Pleasant, West Virginia had its first experience with what later became known as the Mothman. Many believe it was either the cause of a horrific bridge collapse, or perhaps a harbinger of the doom that was soon to come. The mystery remains to this day – as do some of the eerie happenings in the area. (Mothman Attacks) ** 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson was found dead in his high school’s gym – but the circumstances of his death have brought more questions than answers. Was Kendrick’s death a tragic accident – or cold-blooded murder? (The Mysterious Death of Kendrick Johnson)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:56.519 = Mothman Attacks
          00:12:50.814 = The Mysterious Death of Kendrick Johnson ***
          00:32:56.273 = Unsolved Mystery of Jerrilyn Mullins ***
          00:44:05.678 = The King James Book of Demonology ***
          00:54:07.021 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Mysterious Death of Kendrick Johnson” from The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/dkuavkb3
          “The King James Book of Demonology” by Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/34vaad3z
          “Mothman Attacks” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5ac64hhn
          “The Unsolved Mystery of Jerrilyn Mullins” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/224xc2w7
          
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November 15, 2021
          
          This episode of...]]>3313cold_case,cryptid,darren_marlar,demonology,jerrilyn_mullins,kendrick_johnson,king_james_daemonologie,men_in_black,mothman,paranormal,point_pleasant,silver_bridge_collapse,supernatural,suspicious_death,true_crime,unsolved_murder,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darkness,werewolves,witch_trialsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/aaron-spencer-dismissed
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72373457Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:27:50 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAn Arkansas father who shot the man accused of abusing his 13-year-old daughter walked free after a sheriff's deputy lost the one piece of footage that might have shown what happened on that highway. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION:...
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/james-handy-death
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ghostflames
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjwtx7aw
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The author of Frankenstein always saw love and death as connected. She visited the cemetery to commune with her dead mother. And with her lover. (Mary Shelley’s Obsession With The Cemetery) *** A girl moves into a new apartment and discovers that a haunting doesn’t necessarily have to be frightening. (Ghostly Happenings In My Old Apartment) *** The July 1886 murder at the Shawmut Avenue laundry was so shrouded in mystery that even the victim’s name was uncertain. (The Wash-House Murder) *** Ghosts, high strangeness, and even Bigfoot – it appears they may all have something in common, and that would be forest fires. (Forest Fires and the Paranormal) *** How do you explain an experienced lookout reporting a blazing forest fire, only for it to disappear less than an hour later – leaving no trace? (Phantom Flames)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:03:57.045 = Show Open
          00:05:40.844 = Phantom Flames
          00:21:25.265 = Forest Fires and the Paranormal
          00:35:10.279 = Mary Shelley’s Obsession With The Cemetery ***
          0048:57.368 = Ghostly Happenings In My Old Apartment
          00:52:28.197 = The Wash-House Murder ***
          01:01:09.811 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Phantom Flames” by F.A.Loomis from Idaho Magazine: http://ow.ly/beq730nL94u
          “Forest Fires and the Paranormal” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://ow.ly/ROYC30nL8n1
          “Mary Shelley’s Obsession With The Cemetery” by Bess Lovejoy for the JSTOR Daily: https://tinyurl.com/y9cgd29w
          “Ghostly Happenings In My Old Apartment” by Cassie D, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo,com: https://tinyurl.com/ycexszvm
          
“The Wash-House Murder” by Robert Wilhelm, from the book “Wicked Victorian Boston”: https://amzn.to/2BGJOO0
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March, 2021
          Weird Darkness opens a fire-themed descent that runs from a vanished forest blaze in 1976 Idaho through ghosts, Bigfoot, and UFOs born of wildfires, into Mary Shelley's graveyard education, a gentle apartment haunting, and an unsolved 1886 Boston murder.It opens with a U.S. Forest Service lookout stationed atop Pilot Peak in the Payette National Forest near Warren, high above the South Fork of the Salmon River, who woke sleepless at two a.m. in July 1976 and saw a bright orange triangle near a distant crest, then confirmed through binoculars two huge trees crowning out with flame. He calculated an azimuth with his fire-finder, radioed a two- to four-acre fire to the station fifteen air miles away, and watched it recede and vanish completely within forty minutes, leaving no smoke, no flame, and no charred ground at dawn six air miles out. Supervisors dubbed it the Pilot Peak phantom fire and sent smokejumper aircraft and hotshot crews to circle the ridge for nearly a week without finding a trace, until two months later a thousand-acre blaze on Zena Creek burned in roughly the same location he had reported.From there the episode widens into wildfires laced with the paranormal, beginning with the Curve Fire that struck South Mount Hawkins in the San Gabriel Mountains of California's Angeles National Forest on September 1, 2002, traced to a brittle 1935 wooden lookout tower and rumored to follow a cult ritual, after which hikers reported eyeless animals with hardened flesh and tall shadow figures akin to the Dark Watchers. It moves to the Battle Mountain Complex Fire near Battle Mountain, Nevada on August 6, 1999, where a letter forwarded to the Bigfoot Field Research Organization and a later call to investigator Thom Powell described firefighters capturing a burned, roughly seven-and-a-half-foot creature with a strong equine odor and near-human features. It closes with a July 2014 wildfire at West Kelowna near Vancouver, Canada, where a Castanet news video appeared to show an object shooting from a cloud, and a 2017 sighting by Arthur Frenette in New Hampshire's White Mountains, who watched a ball of fire plunge into Kinsman Ridge ahead of an out-of-control blaze.Next the episode turns to Mary Shelley, who in her 1831 introduction to Frankenstein traced her writing to her literary parents, though her mother, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman author Mary Wollstonecraft, died of puerperal fever days after her birth when Dr. Poignand removed the placenta with unwashed hands. Raised partly at her mother's grave in the St. Pancras churchyard, where she read her mother's work and escaped a strained home after father William Godwin remarried, the teenage Mary met Percy Shelley through the household and, at sixteen, declared love and reportedly first had sex among the tombstones. That fusion of reading, death, and forbidden knowledge surfaces in Victor Frankenstein's graveyard study of decay and in Godwin's 1809 Essay on Sepulchres, which framed visiting the illustrious dead as a form of communion the daughter carried into her novel of a creature assembled from corpses.From there the tone softens with a benign haunting recounted by a woman named Cassie, who moved into a larger, better-kept apartment over Christmas 2018 and lived there three months before moving in with her boyfriend. The internet blinked off repeatedly, cell reception failed in parts of the unit, electrical sockets quit working, bulbs burned out fast, and the shower switched itself on while she was away at classes. One night around one a.m. she and her boyfriend both heard the pitter-patter of bare feet in the kitchen, yet she never felt threatened, and when she left she said goodbye to whatever shared the space with her.The episode closes with the Wash-House Murder, the July 1886 killing of a Chinese laundryman found stabbed fourteen times in his Shawmut Avenue laundry in Boston's South End, his braided queue cut off and the five hundred dollars he had saved for a return to China gone. The victim's name was never certain, printed variously as Bin Chong, Ding Chong, and Wong Kong, and the case drew the Boston Police into a Chinatown governed by rival companies named Moy, Ching, Lee, and Sing. Detectives questioned the violent Moy company leader Ah Moy Chong and brought in New York interpreter Warry S. Charles, but the murder was never solved, and Charles himself was convicted of first-degree murder in 1908 after importing hatchet-armed assassins as a tong leader, leaving four dead in Chinatown.
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ghostflames
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjwtx7aw
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The author of Frankenstein always saw love and death as connected. She visited the cemetery to commune with her dead mother. And with her lover. (Mary Shelley’s Obsession With The Cemetery) *** A girl moves into a new apartment and discovers that a haunting doesn’t necessarily have to be frightening. (Ghostly Happenings In My Old Apartment) *** The July 1886 murder at the Shawmut Avenue laundry was so shrouded in mystery that even the victim’s name was uncertain. (The Wash-House Murder) *** Ghosts, high strangeness, and even Bigfoot – it appears they may all have something in common, and that would be forest fires. (Forest Fires and the Paranormal) *** How do you explain an experienced lookout reporting a blazing forest fire, only for it to disappear less than an hour later – leaving no trace? (Phantom Flames)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:03:57.045 = Show Open
          00:05:40.844 = Phantom Flames
          00:21:25.265 = Forest Fires and the Paranormal
          00:35:10.279 = Mary Shelley’s Obsession With The Cemetery ***
          0048:57.368 = Ghostly Happenings In My Old Apartment
          00:52:28.197 = The Wash-House Murder ***
          01:01:09.811 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Phantom Flames” by F.A.Loomis from Idaho Magazine: http://ow.ly/beq730nL94u
          “Forest Fires and the Paranormal” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://ow.ly/ROYC30nL8n1
          “Mary Shelley’s Obsession With The Cemetery” by Bess Lovejoy for the JSTOR Daily: https://tinyurl.com/y9cgd29w
          “Ghostly Happenings In My Old Apartment” by Cassie D, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo,com: https://tinyurl.com/ycexszvm
          
“The Wash-House Murder” by Robert Wilhelm, from the book “Wicked Victorian Boston”: https://amzn.to/2BGJOO0
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark....]]>3742battle_mountain_nevada,burned_bigfoot,central_idaho,cryptozoology,curve_fire,darren_marlar,fire_lookout_tower,forest_fire_lookout,ghost_fire,high_strangeness,paranormal_forest_fires,phantom_fire,pilot_peak_phantom_fire,salmon_river,shadow_people,south_mount_hawkins,ufo_wildfire,unexplained_phenomena,vanishing_fire,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0680
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Witching Well” (December 23, 1977) ***WD
          00:47:28.447 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Armchair Detective” (march 27, 1946) ***WD (LQ)
          01:17:54.860 = Quiet Please, “Valentine” (February 13, 1949) ***WD
          01:48:08.576 = Radio City Playhouse, “Duet” (October 16, 1949) ***WD
          02:17:13.009 = The Croupier, “The Roman” (September 21, 1949) ***WD
          02:47:28.792 = Sam Spade, “Same And Guiana Sovereign Caper” (July 12, 1946) ***WD
          03:16:41.034 = The Sealed Book, “Hands of Death” (March 18, 1945) ***WD
          03:47:40.901 = The Shadow, “Death Rides a Broomstick” (March 02, 1941)
          04:16:17.053 = Sleep No More, “Jilting of Granny Weatherall” (January 30, 1957) ***WD
          04:45:27.614 = BBC Spinechillers, “Origami” (February 28, 1984) ***WD
          05:29:33.275 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0680
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72334679Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:30:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Hands of Death”: A wheelchair-bound collector of murder relics decides the only things missing from his macabre collection are a murderer and a victim — so he engineers his own killer brother's downfall to acquire both. But the dead don't always stay...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Witching Well” (December 23, 1977) ***WD
          00:47:28.447 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Armchair Detective” (march 27, 1946) ***WD (LQ)
          01:17:54.860 = Quiet Please, “Valentine” (February 13, 1949) ***WD
          01:48:08.576 = Radio City Playhouse, “Duet” (October 16, 1949) ***WD
          02:17:13.009 = The Croupier, “The Roman” (September 21, 1949) ***WD
          02:47:28.792 = Sam Spade, “Same And Guiana Sovereign Caper” (July 12, 1946) ***WD
          03:16:41.034 = The Sealed Book, “Hands of Death” (March 18, 1945) ***WD
          03:47:40.901 = The Shadow, “Death Rides a Broomstick” (March 02, 1941)
          04:16:17.053 = Sleep No More, “Jilting of Granny Weatherall” (January 30, 1957) ***WD
          04:45:27.614 = BBC Spinechillers, “Origami” (February 28, 1984) ***WD
          05:29:33.275 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0680
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>19824falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/otzibread
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/otzibread
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72354898Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:42:06 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessResearchers in Italy spent three months baking sourdough from yeast they pulled out of the meltwater inside a 5,300-year-old murder victim. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/otzibread Look for this podcast on Apple...
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/otzibread
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>470ancient_yeast,curse_of_king_tut,dark_history,darren_marlar,eurac_research,iceman_mummy,killed_by_arrow,mummy_curse,mummy_microbiome,mummy_sourdough_bread,mummy_yeast_sourdough,oldest_mummy_in_europe,oldest_murder_mystery,otzi_the_iceman,phenol_eating_yeast,true_crime,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,weird_science,worlds_oldest_murderfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0679
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Brothers of the Angle” (December 19, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:41.705 = Mystery House, “Laugh? I Thought I’d Die!” (April 14, 1946)
          01:11:23.715 = Night Beat, “Bell Perrin Amnesia Case” (July 06, 1951) ***WD
          01:41:38.347 = CBC Nightfall, “Hypnotized” (April 22, 1983)
          02:11:33.366 = Nightmare, “The Leech” (April 07, 1954)
          02:34:12.420 = “The Leech” by Static Wax (SONG: https://weirddarkness.com/music)
          02:36:59.340 = Obsession, “Surrender Is Farewell” (January 29, 1951)
          03:00:13.100 = Origin of Superstition, “No News Is Good News” (1935) ***WD
          03:15:10.285 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Jack of Clubs Better Encode” (February 20, 1949) ***WD
          03:44:34.186 = Peril, “Cup of Tea” (ADU) ***WD
          04:11:15.983 = Mystery Playhouse, “Challenge to Listener” (July 04, 1947) ***WD
          04:36:15.645 = Price of Fear, “Guy Fawkes Night” (November 17, 1973)
          05:04:00.821 = Show Close
          
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0679
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72334213Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:41:55 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Brothers of the Angle”: A grieving widow believes a stranger can carry messages from her dead husband — messages only the couple could have known. But in a story about baiting hooks and landing fortunes, the real question is who's fishing, and who's...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Brothers of the Angle” (December 19, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:41.705 = Mystery House, “Laugh? I Thought I’d Die!” (April 14, 1946)
          01:11:23.715 = Night Beat, “Bell Perrin Amnesia Case” (July 06, 1951) ***WD
          01:41:38.347 = CBC Nightfall, “Hypnotized” (April 22, 1983)
          02:11:33.366 = Nightmare, “The Leech” (April 07, 1954)
          02:34:12.420 = “The Leech” by Static Wax (SONG: https://weirddarkness.com/music)
          02:36:59.340 = Obsession, “Surrender Is Farewell” (January 29, 1951)
          03:00:13.100 = Origin of Superstition, “No News Is Good News” (1935) ***WD
          03:15:10.285 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Jack of Clubs Better Encode” (February 20, 1949) ***WD
          03:44:34.186 = Peril, “Cup of Tea” (ADU) ***WD
          04:11:15.983 = Mystery Playhouse, “Challenge to Listener” (July 04, 1947) ***WD
          04:36:15.645 = Price of Fear, “Guy Fawkes Night” (November 17, 1973)
          05:04:00.821 = Show Close
          
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0679
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18291falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/BobbyFranks
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/BobbyFranks
          
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          https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ywzfbb6b
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          ”The Perfect Murder of Bobby Franks” by Troy Taylor – from the book “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings”: https://amzn.to/3lo6CvP (Available on Kindle, paperback, and as an audiobook narrated by Darren Marlar)
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November, 2021
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72324067Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessNathan Leopold and Richard Loeb should never have been friends, they were too different from on another. But they did have one thing in common – they both agreed to create the perfect murder – and a mundane pair of eyeglasses would be their undoing. ...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/BobbyFranks
          
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          https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ywzfbb6b
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          ”The Perfect Murder of Bobby Franks” by Troy Taylor – from the book “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings”: https://amzn.to/3lo6CvP (Available on Kindle, paperback, and as an audiobook narrated by Darren Marlar)
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November, 2021
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>94091924_chicago_murder,bobby_franks,bobby_franks_ghost,chicago_true_crime,clarence_darrow,james_day,leopold_and_loeb,nathan_leopold,perfect_crime,ransom_note,richard_loeb,rosehill_cemetery,stateville_penitentiary,superman_theory,the_perfect_murder,thrill_killers,tortoiseshell_eyeglasses,true_crime,weird_darkness,wolf_lakefalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/paracas-skulls
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/paracas-skulls
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/paracas-skulls
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/BugWars
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/BugWars
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          The FBI believes there may be more victims. Investigators have asked anyone who thinks they were harmed by McLenithan, or who knows anything about other possible crimes involving him, to contact the bureau at (503) 224-4181 or to submit a tip at http://tips.fbi.gov. 
          
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/TillamookTent
          
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          The FBI believes there may be more victims. Investigators have asked anyone who thinks they were harmed by McLenithan, or who knows anything about other possible crimes involving him, to contact the bureau at (503) 224-4181 or to submit a tip at http://tips.fbi.gov. 
          
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/TillamookTent
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/CapeCodMeteor
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/CapeCodMeteor
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ghost With a Knife” (December 16, 1977) ***WD
          00:47:13.694 = Beyond Midnight, “The Party” (1968-1970) ***WD
          01:18:25.389 = MindWebs, “The Night He Cried” (1975-1984)
          01:39:31.543 = Voice In The Night, “Necklace” (June 14, 1948)
          02:09:24.196 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)
          02:40:19.177 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Night Must Fall” (April 12, 1946)
          03:09:20.782 = Mr. Keen, “The Girl Who Flirted” (February 03, 1944)
          03:39:48.543 = Murder at Midnight, “The Man Who Died Yesterday” (June 30, 1947) ***WD
          04:06:14.829 = The Black Museum, “The Shopping Bag” (1952) ***WD
          04:33:04.964 = Mysterious Traveler, “Change of Address” (January 22, 1952)
          05:02:31.652 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ghost With a Knife” (December 16, 1977) ***WD
          00:47:13.694 = Beyond Midnight, “The Party” (1968-1970) ***WD
          01:18:25.389 = MindWebs, “The Night He Cried” (1975-1984)
          01:39:31.543 = Voice In The Night, “Necklace” (June 14, 1948)
          02:09:24.196 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)
          02:40:19.177 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Night Must Fall” (April 12, 1946)
          03:09:20.782 = Mr. Keen, “The Girl Who Flirted” (February 03, 1944)
          03:39:48.543 = Murder at Midnight, “The Man Who Died Yesterday” (June 30, 1947) ***WD
          04:06:14.829 = The Black Museum, “The Shopping Bag” (1952) ***WD
          04:33:04.964 = Mysterious Traveler, “Change of Address” (January 22, 1952)
          05:02:31.652 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18202falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/AndrewUre
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript):
          https://weirddarkness.com/AndrewUre
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode:
          https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/58czndx7
          
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 1800s numerous scientists were trying to find the reason for life in the hopes of staving off death or even bringing the recently dead back to life. But in 1818 one scientist named Andrew Ure attempted to do even more – to bring the brain of dead human back into the living. And ironically, his experiments took place the very same year the novel “Frankenstein” was published. (The Real-Life Dr. Frankenstein) *** They say the family that plays together stays together… but does that also mean that the family that crimes together does time together? We’ll look at a few true cases of parents committing crimes – and getting help from their children in doing so. (The Family That Preys Together) *** A hunter comes across a wild man in the woods… but what he hears from the humanoid doesn’t sound like a man at all. (The Man I Saw Through My Night Vision Scope) *** What would you do if you showed up to work one morning and your employer asked you to help dispose of a dead body? Don’t be so quick to say that would never happen. That’s just one part of the story of one of the most notorious crimes of 19th century America – the murder of John Parkman. (Dr. Coolidge Settles a Debt) *** Skipping church to go fishing might get you more than just a guilty conscience – especially if you believe the strange story of the Lambton Worm. (The Legend of the Lambton Worm)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Excerpt from Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”
          00:00:49.707 = Show Open
          00:03:06.456 = The Real-Life Dr. Frankenstein
          00:11:54.238 = The Family That Preys Together ***
          00:31:59.759 = The Man I Saw Through My Night-Vision Scope ***
          00:40:02.958 = Dr. Coolidge Settles a Debt
          00:50:44.058 = Legend of the Lambton Worm ***
          00:59:16.928 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Family That Preys Together” by Chrys for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2sv76asj
          “The Real-Life Dr. Frankenstein” by Rachel Souerbry for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4pevzd6e
          “Dr. Coolidge Settles a Debt” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7tpj8wmv
          “The Man I Saw Through My Night Vision Scope” from PerpetualConnection: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4e6nrd3h
          “The Legend of the Lambton Worm” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/52t8cfnc
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November 09, 2021
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72308440Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessBack in 1818, the same year *Frankenstein* hit the shelves, a Scottish professor named Andrew Ure decided to see if electricity could actually bring a dead body back to life—so he hooked up a freshly executed murderer to a current and watched in...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript):
          https://weirddarkness.com/AndrewUre
          
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode:
          https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/58czndx7
          
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 1800s numerous scientists were trying to find the reason for life in the hopes of staving off death or even bringing the recently dead back to life. But in 1818 one scientist named Andrew Ure attempted to do even more – to bring the brain of dead human back into the living. And ironically, his experiments took place the very same year the novel “Frankenstein” was published. (The Real-Life Dr. Frankenstein) *** They say the family that plays together stays together… but does that also mean that the family that crimes together does time together? We’ll look at a few true cases of parents committing crimes – and getting help from their children in doing so. (The Family That Preys Together) *** A hunter comes across a wild man in the woods… but what he hears from the humanoid doesn’t sound like a man at all. (The Man I Saw Through My Night Vision Scope) *** What would you do if you showed up to work one morning and your employer asked you to help dispose of a dead body? Don’t be so quick to say that would never happen. That’s just one part of the story of one of the most notorious crimes of 19th century America – the murder of John Parkman. (Dr. Coolidge Settles a Debt) *** Skipping church to go fishing might get you more than just a guilty conscience – especially if you believe the strange story of the Lambton Worm. (The Legend of the Lambton Worm)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Excerpt from Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”
          00:00:49.707 = Show Open
          00:03:06.456 = The Real-Life Dr. Frankenstein
          00:11:54.238 = The Family That Preys Together ***
          00:31:59.759 = The Man I Saw Through My Night-Vision Scope ***
          00:40:02.958 = Dr. Coolidge Settles a Debt
          00:50:44.058 = Legend of the Lambton Worm ***
          00:59:16.928 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Family That Preys Together” by Chrys for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2sv76asj
          “The Real-Life Dr. Frankenstein” by Rachel Souerbry for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4pevzd6e
          “Dr. Coolidge Settles a Debt” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7tpj8wmv
          “The Man I Saw Through My Night Vision Scope” from PerpetualConnection: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0677
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Death Slot” (December 14, 1977) ***WD
          00:47:44.298 = The Key, “Dear John Letter” (1956) ***WD
          01:12:44.958 = Lights Out, “Execution” (April 27, 1943)
          01:42:40.945 = Lux Radio Theater, “Sorry Wrong Number” (January 09, 1950) ***WD
          02:42:19.825 = Macabre, “Final Resting Place” (November 13, 1961) ***WD
          03:09:51.480 = Philip Marlowe, “Long Arm” (February 07, 1950)
          03:39:16.182 = Theater Royal, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (September 13, 1954) ***WD
          03:59:23.539 = Black Mass, “All Hallows” (September 06, 1963)
          04:38:13.336 = Michael Shayne, “Pirates in San Francisco Bay” (April 30, 1945)
          05:07:46.083 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72288940Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:45:57 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn Nazi-occupied France, German officers repeatedly try to execute a young French woman by hanging — but each time, she returns alive. The woman becomes less a normal person than an allegorical embodiment of France/liberty/resistance: the Nazis can...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Death Slot” (December 14, 1977) ***WD
          00:47:44.298 = The Key, “Dear John Letter” (1956) ***WD
          01:12:44.958 = Lights Out, “Execution” (April 27, 1943)
          01:42:40.945 = Lux Radio Theater, “Sorry Wrong Number” (January 09, 1950) ***WD
          02:42:19.825 = Macabre, “Final Resting Place” (November 13, 1961) ***WD
          03:09:51.480 = Philip Marlowe, “Long Arm” (February 07, 1950)
          03:39:16.182 = Theater Royal, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (September 13, 1954) ***WD
          03:59:23.539 = Black Mass, “All Hallows” (September 06, 1963)
          04:38:13.336 = Michael Shayne, “Pirates in San Francisco Bay” (April 30, 1945)
          05:07:46.083 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0677
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18516falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/AncientGiants
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AncientGiants
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode:
          https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mpmkprwy
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Ancient giants in Ecuador were supposedly killed by fire from the sky. Tales of giants in North America. The stories of giants living in the days of Noah. How much of these stories about giants can be believed – and how much should be considered tall-tales?
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Fictional giant story “Jack O’ Legs”
          00:04:09.349 = Show Open
          00:05:14.221 = Ancient Giants, Part 1
          00:17:20.430 = Ancient Giants, Part 2 ***
          00:36:02.900 = Ancient Giants, Part 3 ***
          00:46:36.422 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Jack O’ Legs” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/emv9rr46
          “Giants of Yore” by GotQuestions.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fu4dx579, and Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5enmwfzb, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5c2w4xbb,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tk4nr88n, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4bu4e4mh,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/76wab36r, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8j5zympd, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tfdf8jfn
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March, 2022
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72285145Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe bones Spanish conquistadors pulled from the Ecuadorian earth were far too large to belong to any man they had ever seen, and the strange trail those giants leave behind runs straight back to the fallen Watchers of Genesis and the towering Nephilim...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AncientGiants
          READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode:
          https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mpmkprwy
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Ancient giants in Ecuador were supposedly killed by fire from the sky. Tales of giants in North America. The stories of giants living in the days of Noah. How much of these stories about giants can be believed – and how much should be considered tall-tales?
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Fictional giant story “Jack O’ Legs”
          00:04:09.349 = Show Open
          00:05:14.221 = Ancient Giants, Part 1
          00:17:20.430 = Ancient Giants, Part 2 ***
          00:36:02.900 = Ancient Giants, Part 3 ***
          00:46:36.422 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Jack O’ Legs” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/emv9rr46
          “Giants of Yore” by GotQuestions.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fu4dx579, and Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5enmwfzb, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5c2w4xbb,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tk4nr88n, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4bu4e4mh,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/76wab36r, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8j5zympd, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tfdf8jfn
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March, 2022
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2862ancient_giants,biblical_mysteries,book_of_enoch,cabeza_de_vaca,choctaw_legends,dark_history,ecuador_giants,fallen_angels,genesis_6,giants_in_the_bible,giant_skeletons,mount_hermon,nephilim,noah,paranormal,prehistoric_giants,red_haired_giants,spanish_conquistadors,the_watchers,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SpidersUnderYourSkin
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SpidersUnderYourSkin
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: If creatures with eight legs wig you out, the hairs of your body are going to stand straight up when I tell the story from Jonathan Byrd called “The Spiders Under Your Skin. But first, I’ll start with a short one. It’s written by Melody Grace, and it’s called “There’s Something Off About The Lights Next Door”.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:10.579 = There’s Something About The Lights Next Door (Fictional Story)
          00:07:12.147 = Spiders Under Your Skin (Fictional Story) ***
          00:32:36.771 = Show Close
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “There’s Something Off About The Lights Next Door” by Melody Grace for Thought Catalog: (site no longer exists)
          “The Spiders Under Your Skin” by Jonathan Byrd for Thought Catalog: (site no longer exists)
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          Originally aired: May 14, 2020
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SpidersUnderYourSkin
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: If creatures with eight legs wig you out, the hairs of your body are going to stand straight up when I tell the story from Jonathan Byrd called “The Spiders Under Your Skin. But first, I’ll start with a short one. It’s written by Melody Grace, and it’s called “There’s Something Off About The Lights Next Door”.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:10.579 = There’s Something About The Lights Next Door (Fictional Story)
          00:07:12.147 = Spiders Under Your Skin (Fictional Story) ***
          00:32:36.771 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “There’s Something Off About The Lights Next Door” by Melody Grace for Thought Catalog: (site no longer exists)
          “The Spiders Under Your Skin” by Jonathan Byrd for Thought Catalog: (site no longer exists)
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally aired: May 14, 2020
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2028falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fire-spook-nova-scotia-s-strangest-poltergeist-case-wdradio--72199033==========
          HOUR ONE: “The Witching Hour of 3AM” *** You don’t have to go to a cemetery or haunted house to experience the supernatural. You don’t need to drive a cursed road to encounter a ghost. Sometimes the paranormal takes place on military bases. (The Military And The Mysterious) *** The corpse of a murderer winds up doing advertising for a drug store. (The Murder of Maggie Walker) *** In 1922, an otherwise unremarkable farmhouse in Novia Scotia was the site of alleged poltergeist activity which made headlines all over Canada and the United States. A poltergeist that liked to set fires. (The Fire Spook of Caledonia Mills)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: Claiming to audibly hear from God either makes you crazy, or a prophet – and only time can tell which is true. If you claim things are going to happen because God says they will – and then they don’t happen – that means you’re cray cray, and a false prophet. That also makes your followers a bunch of dupes. Sadly, the 19th and 20th centuries were full of crazy false prophets with mindless sheep worshipping them. (Creating False Prophets) *** Headline: “Exciting Wake!” When you see the words “exciting” and “wake” in the same headline, you can make a guess that someone is not resting in peace! (Exciting Wake)
          ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: A smitten fan falls in love with a talented actress, and convinces himself she loves him in return. This sounds very much like a story out of today’s entertainment magazines – but this tale of unrequited love took place in the 1880’s. (The Lunatic James Dougherty) *** The terrifying Aswang is the most feared creature of Philippine folklore—and with good reason. I’ll tell you why. (The Deadly Aswang) ** Reports have been coming in from people claiming to see full-sized African lions not in the Savannah or in the wilderness – but in North America. But is there any truth to the their claims? (Phantom Lions of North America)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          BOOK: “Mysterious America” by Loren Coleman: https://amzn.to/3lZIviB
          BOOK: “Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology”: https://amzn.to/3m2Re3k
          DOCUMENTARY: “The Aswang Phenomenon”: https://amzn.to/3jQrNjC
          “Creating False Prophets” by Dr. Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://tinyurl.com/y5bqt97p,https://tinyurl.com/y26vpmga, https://tinyurl.com/y6tgpcl3, https://tinyurl.com/y2jy3eqf
          “Phantom Lions of North America” by Brent Swancer for MysteriousUniverse.com: https://tinyurl.com/yygdg3eh
          “Exciting Wake” from the Huntington, IN “Daily Democrat”, reposted on the Strange Company website: https://tinyurl.com/y5cy4ksa
          “The Deadly Aswang” by Professor Geller for Mythology.net: https://tinyurl.com/yxhcrcxc
          “The Witching Hour of 3AM” from Paranormality Magazine
          “The Fire Spook of Caledonia Mills” by Hammerson Peters for MysteriesOfCanada.com: https://tinyurl.com/y43ug999
          “The Lunatic James Dougherty” by Robert Wilhelm for MurderByGaslight.com: https://tinyurl.com/yxkxo8b6
          “The Military and the Mysterious” by Brent Swancer for MysteriousUniverse.org: https://tinyurl.com/y46jdmks
          “The Murder of Maggie Walker” posted on the website Murders In History: https://tinyurl.com/y2qw2rup
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          HOUR ONE: “The Witching Hour of 3AM” *** You don’t have to go to a cemetery or haunted house to experience the supernatural. You don’t need to drive a cursed road to encounter a ghost. Sometimes the paranormal takes place on military bases. (The Military And The Mysterious) *** The corpse of a murderer winds up doing advertising for a drug store. (The Murder of Maggie Walker) *** In 1922, an otherwise unremarkable farmhouse in Novia Scotia was the site of alleged poltergeist activity which made headlines all over Canada and the United States. A poltergeist that liked to set fires. (The Fire Spook of Caledonia Mills)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: Claiming to audibly hear from God either makes you crazy, or a prophet – and only time can tell which is true. If you claim things are going to happen because God says they will – and then they don’t happen – that means you’re cray cray, and a false prophet. That also makes your followers a bunch of dupes. Sadly, the 19th and 20th centuries were full of crazy false prophets with mindless sheep worshipping them. (Creating False Prophets) *** Headline: “Exciting Wake!” When you see the words “exciting” and “wake” in the same headline, you can make a guess that someone is not resting in peace! (Exciting Wake)
          ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: A smitten fan falls in love with a talented actress, and convinces himself she loves him in return. This sounds very much like a story out of today’s entertainment magazines – but this tale of unrequited love took place in the 1880’s. (The Lunatic James Dougherty) *** The terrifying Aswang is the most feared creature of Philippine folklore—and with good reason. I’ll tell you why. (The Deadly Aswang) ** Reports have been coming in from people claiming to see full-sized African lions not in the Savannah or in the wilderness – but in North America. But is there any truth to the their claims? (Phantom Lions of North America)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          BOOK: “Mysterious America” by Loren Coleman: https://amzn.to/3lZIviB
          BOOK: “Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology”: https://amzn.to/3m2Re3k
          DOCUMENTARY: “The Aswang Phenomenon”: https://amzn.to/3jQrNjC
          “Creating False Prophets” by Dr. Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://tinyurl.com/y5bqt97p,https://tinyurl.com/y26vpmga, https://tinyurl.com/y6tgpcl3, https://tinyurl.com/y2jy3eqf
          “Phantom Lions of North America” by Brent Swancer for MysteriousUniverse.com: https://tinyurl.com/yygdg3eh
          “Exciting Wake” from the Huntington, IN “Daily Democrat”, reposted on the Strange Company website: https://tinyurl.com/y5cy4ksa
          “The Deadly Aswang” by Professor Geller for Mythology.net: https://tinyurl.com/yxhcrcxc
          “The Witching Hour of 3AM” from Paranormality Magazine
          “The Fire Spook of Caledonia Mills” by Hammerson Peters for MysteriesOfCanada.com: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/andreadoria
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/andreadoria
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Movies like Shaun of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead, World War Z, and TV shows like The Walking Dead, have made the subject of zombies a fairly popular topic over recent years. And while we all know these undead creatures are purely make-believe, the idea of the zombie has been around for thousands of years… and in the Voodoo culture, they’ve found a way to make zombies a real, horrifying thing. (The Disturbing Truth Behind Voodoo Zombies) *** In July of 1956, the SS Andrea Doria collided with another ship and quickly sank to the bottom of the ocean. Today it is a tourist destination for brave divers who not only want to see something hauntingly beautiful, but who also dare to investigate a wreck that has been deemed by many to be cursed – and for good reason. (The Cursed Remains of the SS Andrea Doria) *** Paranormal author and researcher G. Michael Vasey tells of a personal incident that took place recently where he saw what could be described as a “peripheral person”. (Peripheral People) *** Sir Clive Sinclair might have been a man ahead of his time. The late inventor created all manner of strange and wonderful gadgets – most of which you’ve likely never heard of. But that doesn’t mean you can say they were failures. (The Inventor of Weird Contraptions) *** If the legends are to believed, you’ll want to avoid driving down Nan Tucks Lane in East Sussex - unless you don’t mind coming into contact with a vengeful ghost. (The Witch of Nan Tucks Lane) *** Where in the bible do we see the story of fallen angels sleeping with women to produce a breed of giants? Most would point to the book of Genesis – but in the unincluded book of Enoch, it tells a more-detailed account, worthy of a horror movie. (The Story of Giants and Fallen Angels) *** Some people collect baseball cards, others coins, and others Pokemon. There’s no telling what someone might find enough of an interest in to begin collecting. And collecting books is one of the most common – but when your collecting becomes a compulsion and you can’t stop yourself, it can get out of hand. Just ask Thomas Phillipps… the man who was addicted to books… to an extreme level. (The Man Who Was Addicted To Books)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:03:02.691 = The Man Who Was Addicted To Books
          00:16:01.182 = The Cursed Remains of the SS Andrea Doria ***
          00:24:02.882 = The Disturbing Truth Behind Voodoo Zombies
          00:36:21.496 = Peripheral People ***
          00:38:29.738 = The Inventor of Weird Contraptions
          00:45:10.163 = The Story of Giants and Fallen Angels ***
          00:57:10.346 = The Witch of Nan Tucks Lane
          01:00:03.285 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Story of Giants and Fallen Angels” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/akvusfjf
          “The Man Who Was Addicted to Books” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/uysau9d7
          “The Cursed Remains of the SS Andrea Doria” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y67su94a
          “Peripheral People” by G. Michael Vasey: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/py9xu4n4 (RELATED VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxpTsDeH-p0)
          “The Disturbing Truth Behind Voodoo Zombies” by Christopher Myers for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/u6vthjn6
          “The Inventor of Weird Contraptions” by Mike Reddy for The Conversation: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4uez883r
          “The Witch of Nan Tucks Lane” by Jocelyne LeBlanc: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/t28azc3k
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March 18, 2019
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72268350Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:56:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn 1956, Italy's most opulent ocean liner went down off Nantucket after a head-on collision in the fog, taking 46 lives and earning a place among the worst maritime disasters in history. But the dying didn't stop there — in the seven decades since,...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/andreadoria
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Movies like Shaun of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead, World War Z, and TV shows like The Walking Dead, have made the subject of zombies a fairly popular topic over recent years. And while we all know these undead creatures are purely make-believe, the idea of the zombie has been around for thousands of years… and in the Voodoo culture, they’ve found a way to make zombies a real, horrifying thing. (The Disturbing Truth Behind Voodoo Zombies) *** In July of 1956, the SS Andrea Doria collided with another ship and quickly sank to the bottom of the ocean. Today it is a tourist destination for brave divers who not only want to see something hauntingly beautiful, but who also dare to investigate a wreck that has been deemed by many to be cursed – and for good reason. (The Cursed Remains of the SS Andrea Doria) *** Paranormal author and researcher G. Michael Vasey tells of a personal incident that took place recently where he saw what could be described as a “peripheral person”. (Peripheral People) *** Sir Clive Sinclair might have been a man ahead of his time. The late inventor created all manner of strange and wonderful gadgets – most of which you’ve likely never heard of. But that doesn’t mean you can say they were failures. (The Inventor of Weird Contraptions) *** If the legends are to believed, you’ll want to avoid driving down Nan Tucks Lane in East Sussex - unless you don’t mind coming into contact with a vengeful ghost. (The Witch of Nan Tucks Lane) *** Where in the bible do we see the story of fallen angels sleeping with women to produce a breed of giants? Most would point to the book of Genesis – but in the unincluded book of Enoch, it tells a more-detailed account, worthy of a horror movie. (The Story of Giants and Fallen Angels) *** Some people collect baseball cards, others coins, and others Pokemon. There’s no telling what someone might find enough of an interest in to begin collecting. And collecting books is one of the most common – but when your collecting becomes a compulsion and you can’t stop yourself, it can get out of hand. Just ask Thomas Phillipps… the man who was addicted to books… to an extreme level. (The Man Who Was Addicted To Books)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:03:02.691 = The Man Who Was Addicted To Books
          00:16:01.182 = The Cursed Remains of the SS Andrea Doria ***
          00:24:02.882 = The Disturbing Truth Behind Voodoo Zombies
          00:36:21.496 = Peripheral People ***
          00:38:29.738 = The Inventor of Weird Contraptions
          00:45:10.163 = The Story of Giants and Fallen Angels ***
          00:57:10.346 = The Witch of Nan Tucks Lane
          01:00:03.285 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Story of Giants and Fallen Angels” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/akvusfjf
          “The Man Who Was...]]>36771956_shipwreck,andrea_doria,andrea_doria_curse,cursed_shipwreck,dark_history,diver_deaths,famous_shipwrecks,floating_art_gallery,haunted_shipwreck,maritime_disaster,maritime_mystery,nantucket_shipwreck,ocean_liner_disaster,ocean_tragedy,paranormal_podcast,ss_andrea_doria,stockholm_collision,sunken_liner,weird_darkness,wreck_divingfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0676
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Lost Tomorrows” (December 05, 1977) ***WD
          00:47:01.586 = Big Town, “Fatal Joke” (March 01, 1949) ***WD
          01:16:27.616 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD
          01:42:44.816 = Harry Lime, “Clay Pigeon” (August 17, 1951)
          02:09:25.917 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Liberated Tiger” (July 21, 1984)
          02:36:33.133 = The Haunting Hour, “If The Shoe Fits” (April 28, 1945) ***WD
          03:00:48.355 = The Hermit’s Cave, “House of Purple Shadows” (November 10, 1940) ***WD
          03:25:16.362 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Case of 65 Women” (1945-1950) ***WD
          03:49:48.832 = Sherlock Holmes, “Darlington Substitution Case” (January 04, 1947)
          04:19:03.800 = House of Mystery, “Haunters and Haunted” (June 13, 1945) ***WD
          04:33:24.744 = Incredible But True, “The Wanderer” (1950-1951)
          04:37:02.657 = Inner Sanctum, “Silent Hands” (May 13, 1944) ***WD
          05:01:38.945 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0676
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72268079Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:07:31 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessTwo American relic hunters ignore every warning and dig their way into a flooded Yucatán cavern the locals swear belongs to the dead — who, as it turns out, keep very careful inventory. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio,...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Lost Tomorrows” (December 05, 1977) ***WD
          00:47:01.586 = Big Town, “Fatal Joke” (March 01, 1949) ***WD
          01:16:27.616 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD
          01:42:44.816 = Harry Lime, “Clay Pigeon” (August 17, 1951)
          02:09:25.917 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Liberated Tiger” (July 21, 1984)
          02:36:33.133 = The Haunting Hour, “If The Shoe Fits” (April 28, 1945) ***WD
          03:00:48.355 = The Hermit’s Cave, “House of Purple Shadows” (November 10, 1940) ***WD
          03:25:16.362 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Case of 65 Women” (1945-1950) ***WD
          03:49:48.832 = Sherlock Holmes, “Darlington Substitution Case” (January 04, 1947)
          04:19:03.800 = House of Mystery, “Haunters and Haunted” (June 13, 1945) ***WD
          04:33:24.744 = Incredible But True, “The Wanderer” (1950-1951)
          04:37:02.657 = Inner Sanctum, “Silent Hands” (May 13, 1944) ***WD
          05:01:38.945 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18149falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0675
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Teddy Bear” (November 30, 1977)
          00:44:19.048 = The Eleventh Hour, “The Bitter End” (1963-1965)
          01:09:54.163 = Escape, “The Fourth Man” (July 07, 1949)
          01:38:40.425 = Everyman’s Theater, “This Precious Freedom” (October 04, 1940) ***WD
          02:05:55.966 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949)
          02:35:22.121 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Time Traveller, aka Meddler’s Moon” (May 21, 1958)
          02:53:02.191 = Faces In The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD
          03:16:42.212 = Dark Fantasy, “Edge of Shadow” (April 10, 1942) ***WD
          03:41:21.216 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Beast With Five Fingers” (January 31, 1988)
          04:10:16.659 = Future Tense, “The Parade” (May 27, 1974) ***WD (LQ)
          04:36:17.087 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Black Stockings / Broken Mirrors” (April 08, 1992)
          05:19:57.526 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72259083Sun, 31 May 2026 06:30:14 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA friendship gift from across the Iron Curtain rode into orbit with five American astronauts, and the only thing that came back was the teddy bear. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio,...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Teddy Bear” (November 30, 1977)
          00:44:19.048 = The Eleventh Hour, “The Bitter End” (1963-1965)
          01:09:54.163 = Escape, “The Fourth Man” (July 07, 1949)
          01:38:40.425 = Everyman’s Theater, “This Precious Freedom” (October 04, 1940) ***WD
          02:05:55.966 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949)
          02:35:22.121 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Time Traveller, aka Meddler’s Moon” (May 21, 1958)
          02:53:02.191 = Faces In The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD
          03:16:42.212 = Dark Fantasy, “Edge of Shadow” (April 10, 1942) ***WD
          03:41:21.216 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Beast With Five Fingers” (January 31, 1988)
          04:10:16.659 = Future Tense, “The Parade” (May 27, 1974) ***WD (LQ)
          04:36:17.087 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Black Stockings / Broken Mirrors” (April 08, 1992)
          05:19:57.526 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/MelsHole
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The next time that you hear a conspiracy theory, take the time to investigate before you decide that it’s too impossible to be true. (Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be True) *** The Black Knight satellite. Is this satellite nothing more than a Russian attempt at signal jamming or spying? Or is there something more sinister behind it? (Black Knight Satellite Conspiracy) *** A man starts to fall asleep at the wheel – but gets a supernatural shakeup from an unusual police squad car. (Guardian Angel Speed Trap) *** In a quiet Virginia cemetery is a peculiar tomb that has mystified visitors for nearly two hundred years. Nobody seems to know who is buried there. (The Grave of the Female Stranger) *** A man is knocked unconscious and while being so, he lives an entirely different life. (A Parallel Life) *** “I do not suppose that any man and wife lived more happily and wished each other better than we.” Strange last words from a man who murdered his wife due to a love triangle. (Neal Devaney) *** Did a strange race of albino, sun-fearing people used to roam the Appalachian Mountains? (Moon Eyed People) *** She can kill a man just by sucking all the blood from his body out through his nose. She can slip out of her skin at night to terrorize the countryside. Those who believe in hoodoo call her the Boo Hag. (The Boo Hag) *** A rash of attacks took place in India’s New Delhi back in 2001 – and the attacker was described as having monkey-like qualities. Who or what was the Monkey Man of New Delhi? (Monkey Man of New Delhi) *** Bizarre secrets are said to hide somewhere in the bottomless depths of Mel’s Hole. The hole definitely exists… but it appears that Mel himself may never have been real. (Mel’s Hole) *** The old hag, the succubus, whatever you call it – it’s a paranormal nighttime encounter with erotic overtones. Erotic – but more terrifying and mentally scarring than enjoyable. (The Old Hag Revisited)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:03:00.772 = The Black Knight Satellite Conspiracy
          00:05:43.919 = Guardian Angel Speed Trap
          00:09:53.004 = Grave of the Female Stranger
          00:14:50.756 = Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be True
          00:26:36.438 = The Old Hag Revisited ***
          00:33:31.099 = The Boo Hag
          00:41:49.846 = A Parallel Life ***
          00:45:23.733 = Neal Devaney
          00:50:00.024 = The Moon-Eyed People
          01:00:25.240 = The Monkey Man of Delhi ***
          01:05:22.088 = Mel’s Hole
          = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Black Knight Satellite Conspiracy”: https://tinyurl.com/r3wxu6s
          “Guardian Angel Speed Trap” submitted by Weirdo family member Blackfire Wolf
          “Grave of the Female Stranger” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/7cVz30nf1Di
          “Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be True” from Occult Museum: (website no longer exists)
          “A Parallel Life/Awoken By a Lamp” posted anonymously to Reddit: http://ow.ly/kgX130ncj11
          “Neal Devaney” by Robert Wilhelm: https://tinyurl.com/ycsf7nqz
          “The Old Hag Revisted: Nighttime Terrors” from the book, “Basic Instinct: Erotic Paranormal Encounters”: https://amzn.to/4vjKbX0
          “The Moon Eyed People” by Brent Swancer: https://tinyurl.com/vgdmen7
          “The Boo Hag” from North Carolina Ghosts: (link no longer valid)
          “The Monkey Man of Delhi”: https://tinyurl.com/rq488nu
          “Mel’s Hole” by Maggie Clendenin for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/u9lzy78
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally aired: March 16, 2022
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/MelsHole
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The next time that you hear a conspiracy theory, take the time to investigate before you decide that it’s too impossible to be true. (Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be True) *** The Black Knight satellite. Is this satellite nothing more than a Russian attempt at signal jamming or spying? Or is there something more sinister behind it? (Black Knight Satellite Conspiracy) *** A man starts to fall asleep at the wheel – but gets a supernatural shakeup from an unusual police squad car. (Guardian Angel Speed Trap) *** In a quiet Virginia cemetery is a peculiar tomb that has mystified visitors for nearly two hundred years. Nobody seems to know who is buried there. (The Grave of the Female Stranger) *** A man is knocked unconscious and while being so, he lives an entirely different life. (A Parallel Life) *** “I do not suppose that any man and wife lived more happily and wished each other better than we.” Strange last words from a man who murdered his wife due to a love triangle. (Neal Devaney) *** Did a strange race of albino, sun-fearing people used to roam the Appalachian Mountains? (Moon Eyed People) *** She can kill a man just by sucking all the blood from his body out through his nose. She can slip out of her skin at night to terrorize the countryside. Those who believe in hoodoo call her the Boo Hag. (The Boo Hag) *** A rash of attacks took place in India’s New Delhi back in 2001 – and the attacker was described as having monkey-like qualities. Who or what was the Monkey Man of New Delhi? (Monkey Man of New Delhi) *** Bizarre secrets are said to hide somewhere in the bottomless depths of Mel’s Hole. The hole definitely exists… but it appears that Mel himself may never have been real. (Mel’s Hole) *** The old hag, the succubus, whatever you call it – it’s a paranormal nighttime encounter with erotic overtones. Erotic – but more terrifying and mentally scarring than enjoyable. (The Old Hag Revisited)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:03:00.772 = The Black Knight Satellite Conspiracy
          00:05:43.919 = Guardian Angel Speed Trap
          00:09:53.004 = Grave of the Female Stranger
          00:14:50.756 = Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be True
          00:26:36.438 = The Old Hag Revisited ***
          00:33:31.099 = The Boo Hag
          00:41:49.846 = A Parallel Life ***
          00:45:23.733 = Neal Devaney
          00:50:00.024 = The Moon-Eyed People
          01:00:25.240 = The Monkey Man of Delhi ***
          01:05:22.088 = Mel’s Hole
          = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Black Knight Satellite Conspiracy”: https://tinyurl.com/r3wxu6s
          “Guardian Angel Speed Trap” submitted by Weirdo family member Blackfire Wolf
          “Grave of the Female Stranger” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/7cVz30nf1Di
          “Conspiracy...]]>4648art_bell,bottomless_pit,coast_to_coast_am,conspiracy_theory,devils_hole,ellensburg_washington,government_cover_up,jack_powell,kola_superdeep_borehole,manastash_ridge,mel's_hole,mel_waters,pacific_northwest,paranormal,red_elk,true_crime_paranormal,unexplained_phenomena,urban_legend,washington_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/listener-terrors-an-evil-kitten-a-vampire-delivery-and-a-werewolf-attack-microterrors--72239795
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373
          
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/MockingbirdHill
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The story of serial killer Ronald G. Simmons from the audiobook, “Murderous Minds, Vol2” by Ryan Becker. (Weekend Murder Spree of Ronald G. Simmons) *** Long before the disastrous Philadelphia Experiment, partially based on Nikola Tesla’s technology, Tesla is rumored to have discovered by accident the secrets of traveling through time and the inherent dangers of tampering with the cosmic framework that governs the laws of time and space. (Nikola Tesla’s Secret Time Travel Experiments) *** Four friends get lost on a country dirt road, and try to find their way back following what turns out to be a phantom vehicle. (Ghost Car of Picton) *** In the 1800s seven nuns set up a school for girls, and when they added a chapel to that school, what many thought was a miracle occurred in the construction of the chapel stairs. (The Legend of the Loretto Chapel Staircase) *** Police officers and first responders share their own experiences with the supernatural. (Paranormal 911) *** I’ll share the very dark and classic creepypasta “Holes” by S. R. Underschultz. (Holes)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:53.906 = Show Open
          00:03:50.173 = Ronald Gene Simmons
          00:28:11.542 = Holes (Fictional Story) ***
          00:42:57.539 = Paranormal 911, Part 1 ***
          00:59:24.778 = Paranormal 911, Part 2 ***
          01:26:09.206 = Nikola Tesla’s Secret Time Travel Experiments ***
          01:35:23.932 = Ghost Car of Picton ***
          01:38:00.599 = Legend of the Loretto Chapel Staircase
          01:45:30.570 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          The story of Ronald G. Simmons is from the book, “Murderous Minds, Vol2” by Ryan Becker – audiobook version narrated by Darren Marlar. Get the full-length audiobook https://amzn.to/3JD94rK
          “Holes” by S. R. Underschultz, posted at Creepypasta.com: https://tinyurl.com/sncw8rs
          
“Paranormal 911” by Jessika M. Thomas for Ranker’s Paranormal Activity: https://tinyurl.com/urodzgu
          “Nikola Tesla’s Secret Time Travel Experiments” by CommanderX for UFO Review: https://tinyurl.com/yhjoyjm“Ghost Car of Picton” by ‘James’ in Sydney Australia for Ghost Attic: https://tinyurl.com/udn36zy
          “Legend of the Loretto Chapel Staircase” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/vm299qr
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: January 2019
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72234904Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessRonald Gene Simmons turned Christmas week into a nightmare, methodically murdering 16 people—including his own family—before calmly surrendering to the police. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript):...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/MockingbirdHill
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The story of serial killer Ronald G. Simmons from the audiobook, “Murderous Minds, Vol2” by Ryan Becker. (Weekend Murder Spree of Ronald G. Simmons) *** Long before the disastrous Philadelphia Experiment, partially based on Nikola Tesla’s technology, Tesla is rumored to have discovered by accident the secrets of traveling through time and the inherent dangers of tampering with the cosmic framework that governs the laws of time and space. (Nikola Tesla’s Secret Time Travel Experiments) *** Four friends get lost on a country dirt road, and try to find their way back following what turns out to be a phantom vehicle. (Ghost Car of Picton) *** In the 1800s seven nuns set up a school for girls, and when they added a chapel to that school, what many thought was a miracle occurred in the construction of the chapel stairs. (The Legend of the Loretto Chapel Staircase) *** Police officers and first responders share their own experiences with the supernatural. (Paranormal 911) *** I’ll share the very dark and classic creepypasta “Holes” by S. R. Underschultz. (Holes)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:53.906 = Show Open
          00:03:50.173 = Ronald Gene Simmons
          00:28:11.542 = Holes (Fictional Story) ***
          00:42:57.539 = Paranormal 911, Part 1 ***
          00:59:24.778 = Paranormal 911, Part 2 ***
          01:26:09.206 = Nikola Tesla’s Secret Time Travel Experiments ***
          01:35:23.932 = Ghost Car of Picton ***
          01:38:00.599 = Legend of the Loretto Chapel Staircase
          01:45:30.570 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          The story of Ronald G. Simmons is from the book, “Murderous Minds, Vol2” by Ryan Becker – audiobook version narrated by Darren Marlar. Get the full-length audiobook https://amzn.to/3JD94rK
          “Holes” by S. R. Underschultz, posted at Creepypasta.com: https://tinyurl.com/sncw8rs
          
“Paranormal 911” by Jessika M. Thomas for Ranker’s Paranormal Activity: https://tinyurl.com/urodzgu
          “Nikola Tesla’s Secret Time Travel Experiments” by CommanderX for UFO Review: https://tinyurl.com/yhjoyjm“Ghost Car of Picton” by ‘James’ in Sydney Australia for Ghost Attic: https://tinyurl.com/udn36zy
          “Legend of the Loretto Chapel Staircase” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/vm299qr
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes...]]>6409falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0674
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Indian Giver” (November 25, 1977) ***WD
          00:44:10.667 = Chet Chetter’s “Excursion In Fear” (1990-1992) ***WD
          01:11:08.616 = The Clock, “The Dentist’s Chair” (December 06, 1955)
          01:37:33.230 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944) ***WD
          02:05:07.188 = The Crime Club, “Mr. Smith’s Hat” (January 23, 1947)
          02:34:47.075 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Mental Hospital” (January 19, 1947) ***WD
          02:59:00.539 = CBC Deep Night, “Pig and Pepper” (July 22, 2005)
          03:28:00.191 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Live Forever” (December 10, 1971) ***WD
          03:52:58.180 = Diary of Fate, “Craig Norton” (April 20, 1948) ***WD
          04:21:32.113 = Dimension X, “The Castaways” (August 11, 1950) ***WD
          04:46:39.495 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Beauty And Beast” (January 16, 1945) ***WD
          04:58:12.538 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Indian Giver” (November 25, 1977) ***WD
          00:44:10.667 = Chet Chetter’s “Excursion In Fear” (1990-1992) ***WD
          01:11:08.616 = The Clock, “The Dentist’s Chair” (December 06, 1955)
          01:37:33.230 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944) ***WD
          02:05:07.188 = The Crime Club, “Mr. Smith’s Hat” (January 23, 1947)
          02:34:47.075 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Mental Hospital” (January 19, 1947) ***WD
          02:59:00.539 = CBC Deep Night, “Pig and Pepper” (July 22, 2005)
          03:28:00.191 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Live Forever” (December 10, 1971) ***WD
          03:52:58.180 = Diary of Fate, “Craig Norton” (April 20, 1948) ***WD
          04:21:32.113 = Dimension X, “The Castaways” (August 11, 1950) ***WD
          04:46:39.495 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Beauty And Beast” (January 16, 1945) ***WD
          04:58:12.538 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/KindergartenBrawl
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/KindergartenBrawl
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>352adults_behaving_badly,bad_parents,craig_mays,felonious_assault,graduation_brawl,graduation_canceled,graduation_fight,jessica_anderson,kindergarten_graduation,ohio_news,parent_fight_video,parents_brawl,queen_of_apostles,school_violence,seating_dispute,toledo_ohio,true_crime,viral_brawl_video,weird_darkness,weird_newsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/noir-mancagescouldnthold
          EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-mancagescouldnthold
          
          THE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: This episode is inspired by the case of Edward H. Rulloff (1819–1871), a Canadian-born polymath who lived as both a respected scholar and a career criminal. A doctor, lawyer, schoolmaster, photographer, inventor, and self-taught philologist, Rulloff devoted his life to a language manuscript he believed would revolutionize the field — work he financed through theft and largely wrote in prison cells. In 1844 his wife, Harriet Schutt, and their infant daughter, Priscilla, vanished from Lansing, New York. No bodies were ever found despite repeated dragging of Cayuga Lake, and Rulloff was convicted of abduction rather than murder, serving ten years in Auburn Prison. A later murder conviction was overturned on appeal, and he was ultimately freed. He moved to New York City, where he and his associates Albert Jarvis and Billy Dexter robbed stores, specializing in hard-to-trace sewing silk. On August 17, 1870, the three men broke into Halbert's dry goods store in Binghamton, New York. A clerk and night watchman, Fred Merrick, was shot dead during the struggle. Jarvis and Dexter drowned in the Chenango River while fleeing; Rulloff was captured after giving false names and hiding in a farm outhouse. He was recognized as the long-suspected Lansing killer, tried for Merrick's murder, and convicted of first-degree murder. His case drew national debate — Horace Greeley argued his intellect was too valuable to waste, while Mark Twain mocked the sentiment in a satirical letter to the Tribune. Rulloff was hanged on May 18, 1871. Before his execution he confessed to killing his wife with a medicine pestle but never admitted to harming his daughter, who some believed survived and was raised by his brother. His body was displayed, a death mask was made, and his head was kept for study; his brain remains part of the Wilder Brain Collection at Cornell University to this day.
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: May 28, 2026
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72219514Fri, 29 May 2026 04:17:34 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen a dry-goods robbery in a river town leaves one clerk shot dead and two thieves drowned, a down-at-heel Ravenmill private eye is called in to put a name to the lone survivor — a soft-spoken scholar who keeps walking out of cages no man should be...
          EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-mancagescouldnthold
          
          THE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: This episode is inspired by the case of Edward H. Rulloff (1819–1871), a Canadian-born polymath who lived as both a respected scholar and a career criminal. A doctor, lawyer, schoolmaster, photographer, inventor, and self-taught philologist, Rulloff devoted his life to a language manuscript he believed would revolutionize the field — work he financed through theft and largely wrote in prison cells. In 1844 his wife, Harriet Schutt, and their infant daughter, Priscilla, vanished from Lansing, New York. No bodies were ever found despite repeated dragging of Cayuga Lake, and Rulloff was convicted of abduction rather than murder, serving ten years in Auburn Prison. A later murder conviction was overturned on appeal, and he was ultimately freed. He moved to New York City, where he and his associates Albert Jarvis and Billy Dexter robbed stores, specializing in hard-to-trace sewing silk. On August 17, 1870, the three men broke into Halbert's dry goods store in Binghamton, New York. A clerk and night watchman, Fred Merrick, was shot dead during the struggle. Jarvis and Dexter drowned in the Chenango River while fleeing; Rulloff was captured after giving false names and hiding in a farm outhouse. He was recognized as the long-suspected Lansing killer, tried for Merrick's murder, and convicted of first-degree murder. His case drew national debate — Horace Greeley argued his intellect was too valuable to waste, while Mark Twain mocked the sentiment in a satirical letter to the Tribune. Rulloff was hanged on May 18, 1871. Before his execution he confessed to killing his wife with a medicine pestle but never admitted to harming his daughter, who some believed survived and was raised by his brother. His body was displayed, a death mask was made, and his head was kept for study; his brain remains part of the Wilder Brain Collection at Cornell University to this day.
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: May 28, 2026
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1429falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0673
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Grain of Salt” (November 18, 1977)
          00:46:07.148 = Witch’s Tale, “Devil’s Number” (December 12, 1935) ***WD (LQ)
          01:11:46.898 = X Minus One, “Chain of Command” (November 21, 1956)
          01:40:10.474 = Zero Hour, “The Villainous Verdict” (May 16, 1974) ***WD
          01:56:50.784 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death By Proxy” (June 07, 1956) ***WD
          02:20:51.751 = Strange Adventure, “Murder Takes Note” (1945) ***WD
          02:24:06.540 = Appointment With Fear, “Morning Glory” (July 18, 1943) ***WD (LQ)
          02:50:43.270 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “The Haunted Doll’s House” (January 1988)
          03:05:10.194 = Beyond The Green Door, “Diver Fights For Life” (1966)
          03:09:20.309 = The Black Book, “Different Readings, Parts 1 and 2” (November 21, 1951) ***WD
          03:34:31.794 = Boston Blackie, “The Ghost of Flo Newton” (May 28, 1947)
          03:59:38.473 = Box 13, “The Haunted Artist” (December 12, 1948)
          04:26:28.295 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor” (December 1966) ***WD
          04:55:16.589 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0673
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72218091Fri, 29 May 2026 02:34:08 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThirteen drops of blood spilled on three-hundred-year-old bones, and a footstep in the dark with only one foot to make it — the kind of Friday the thirteenth that earns the date its bad name. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Grain of Salt” (November 18, 1977)
          00:46:07.148 = Witch’s Tale, “Devil’s Number” (December 12, 1935) ***WD (LQ)
          01:11:46.898 = X Minus One, “Chain of Command” (November 21, 1956)
          01:40:10.474 = Zero Hour, “The Villainous Verdict” (May 16, 1974) ***WD
          01:56:50.784 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death By Proxy” (June 07, 1956) ***WD
          02:20:51.751 = Strange Adventure, “Murder Takes Note” (1945) ***WD
          02:24:06.540 = Appointment With Fear, “Morning Glory” (July 18, 1943) ***WD (LQ)
          02:50:43.270 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “The Haunted Doll’s House” (January 1988)
          03:05:10.194 = Beyond The Green Door, “Diver Fights For Life” (1966)
          03:09:20.309 = The Black Book, “Different Readings, Parts 1 and 2” (November 21, 1951) ***WD
          03:34:31.794 = Boston Blackie, “The Ghost of Flo Newton” (May 28, 1947)
          03:59:38.473 = Box 13, “The Haunted Artist” (December 12, 1948)
          04:26:28.295 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor” (December 1966) ***WD
          04:55:16.589 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0673
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17766falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WerewolfCentral
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/WerewolfCentral
          
          AUDIOBOOK: “The Black Eyed Kids” by G. Michael Vasey: https://amzn.to/4fIg2vW
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: It’s one of the most gruesome ways movie and television villains dispose of their victims… the acid bath. The body being tossed in a tub, barrel, or bin, slowly dissolving into soup – leaving no evidence behind. But the truth of acid baths is far more gruesome – even more so those who choose to use the method to get rid of a body. (Acid Bath Horrors) *** Defiance, Ohio was the location for one of the best true werewolf stories most people never talk about. (Welcome to Werewolf Central) *** If you’re looking for some creepy places to visit this Halloween season, you can’t get much creepier than cemeteries and graveyards. I’ll share some of the most haunted ones that you might want to check out if you have ice in your veins. (The World’s Most Haunted Graveyards) *** The scenery may be beautiful when driving this road, but locals have nicknamed it la carretera de la muerte (the highway of death). We’ll look at Mexico’s La Rumorosa Highway. (The La Rumorosa Hauntings) *** Many considered Edward Rulloff to be a genius – a man ahead of his time. Others had quite the opposite opinion of him, thinking him a fraud or a conman. But nobody expected they would also be adding the word “killer” to his description. (Genius, Conman, Killer)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:11.573 = Welcome to Werewolf Central
          00:08:48.888 = The World’s Most Haunted Graveyards ***
          00:15:39.282 = Acid Bath Horrors
          00:28:47.923 = La Rumorosa Highway ****
          00:35:23.927 = Genius, Conman, and Killer
          00:46:26.735 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Welcome to Werewolf Central” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2c3p59aa
          “The World’s Most Haunted Graveyards” from RealParanornalExperiences.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39z4fyaf
          “Acid Bath Horrors” by Abraham Rinquist for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/znvcuzps
          “The La Rumorosa Hauntings” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5xj9sewk
          “Genius, Conman, and Killer” by Robert Willhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/dy9fmky5
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March 14, 2023
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72216647Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFor two months in the summer of 1972, a club-wielding, hair-covered creature stalked the railroad tracks of Defiance, Ohio — and the local police took it seriously enough to open an official file. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/WerewolfCentral
          
          AUDIOBOOK: “The Black Eyed Kids” by G. Michael Vasey: https://amzn.to/4fIg2vW
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: It’s one of the most gruesome ways movie and television villains dispose of their victims… the acid bath. The body being tossed in a tub, barrel, or bin, slowly dissolving into soup – leaving no evidence behind. But the truth of acid baths is far more gruesome – even more so those who choose to use the method to get rid of a body. (Acid Bath Horrors) *** Defiance, Ohio was the location for one of the best true werewolf stories most people never talk about. (Welcome to Werewolf Central) *** If you’re looking for some creepy places to visit this Halloween season, you can’t get much creepier than cemeteries and graveyards. I’ll share some of the most haunted ones that you might want to check out if you have ice in your veins. (The World’s Most Haunted Graveyards) *** The scenery may be beautiful when driving this road, but locals have nicknamed it la carretera de la muerte (the highway of death). We’ll look at Mexico’s La Rumorosa Highway. (The La Rumorosa Hauntings) *** Many considered Edward Rulloff to be a genius – a man ahead of his time. Others had quite the opposite opinion of him, thinking him a fraud or a conman. But nobody expected they would also be adding the word “killer” to his description. (Genius, Conman, Killer)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:11.573 = Welcome to Werewolf Central
          00:08:48.888 = The World’s Most Haunted Graveyards ***
          00:15:39.282 = Acid Bath Horrors
          00:28:47.923 = La Rumorosa Highway ****
          00:35:23.927 = Genius, Conman, and Killer
          00:46:26.735 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Welcome to Werewolf Central” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2c3p59aa
          “The World’s Most Haunted Graveyards” from RealParanornalExperiences.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39z4fyaf
          “Acid Bath Horrors” by Abraham Rinquist for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/znvcuzps
          “The La Rumorosa Hauntings” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5xj9sewk
          “Genius, Conman, and Killer” by Robert Willhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/dy9fmky5
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect,...]]>28911972_werewolf,bipedal_cryptid,cryptozoology,darren_marlar,defiance_ohio,dogman,local_legends,lycanthrope,man_beast,midwest_cryptids,ohio_cryptid,ohio_dogman,ohio_werewolf,paranormal,railroad_werewolf,unexplained,weird_darkness,werewolf_of_defiance,werewolf_sightings,wolfmanfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0672
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Hunted Down” (November 17, 1977)
          00:45:28.123 = The Saint, “Miracle Tea Party (Audition Episode)” (July 25, 1945)
          01:10:39.087 = Theater Five, “City Manager” (November 16, 1964) ***WD
          01:32:13.773 = Theater 1030, “The Pedestrian” (1968-1971) ***WD
          01:57:57.483 = Tales From The Tomb, “Comfort Lies In The Dark” (1960)
          02:02:15.537 = 2000 Plus, “Green Thing” (September 27, 1950) ***WD
          02:31:55.279 = The Unexpected, “Voodoo Night” (1947-1948)
          02:44:00.712 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Lizzie Borden Case” (1936) ***WD
          02:57:50.107 = Columbia Workshop, “Carmilla” (July 28, 1940) (LQ)
          03:27:16.413 = Dark Venture, “The Man in 206” (December 02, 1946) ***WD
          03:56:36.806 = The Weird Circle, “Shadow” (April 15, 1945)
          04:23:51.471 = The Whistler, “Murder Opens a Gate” (February 06, 1945)
          04:53:25.838 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0672
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72198417Thu, 28 May 2026 02:32:00 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn a city of three million where every window glows with the flicker of a television screen, one man steps outside to walk the empty streets — and discovers that in 2053, a simple stroll after dark is enough to draw the attention of the law. Look for...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Hunted Down” (November 17, 1977)
          00:45:28.123 = The Saint, “Miracle Tea Party (Audition Episode)” (July 25, 1945)
          01:10:39.087 = Theater Five, “City Manager” (November 16, 1964) ***WD
          01:32:13.773 = Theater 1030, “The Pedestrian” (1968-1971) ***WD
          01:57:57.483 = Tales From The Tomb, “Comfort Lies In The Dark” (1960)
          02:02:15.537 = 2000 Plus, “Green Thing” (September 27, 1950) ***WD
          02:31:55.279 = The Unexpected, “Voodoo Night” (1947-1948)
          02:44:00.712 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Lizzie Borden Case” (1936) ***WD
          02:57:50.107 = Columbia Workshop, “Carmilla” (July 28, 1940) (LQ)
          03:27:16.413 = Dark Venture, “The Man in 206” (December 02, 1946) ***WD
          03:56:36.806 = The Weird Circle, “Shadow” (April 15, 1945)
          04:23:51.471 = The Whistler, “Murder Opens a Gate” (February 06, 1945)
          04:53:25.838 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0672
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17656falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/AberdeenWitch
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/AberdeenWitch
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Janet Wishart loved practicing her evil Satanic magic – and equally loved boasting about it; something you really shouldn’t do if you happen to live in the days of the Great Scottish Witch Hunt. (Janet Wisharts’s Witchy Ways) *** Have you ever seen the movie “Going In Style” about some retired elderly men deciding to do one last robbery just to see if they had the stuff? Whether you watched the 1979 original or the 2017 remake, the premise is hilarious and fun. But apparently several men in 2015 decided to do it for real – and almost walked away with $200-million in cash and jewels! (The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery) *** The encounter of Gerry Anderson is one of the most intriguing claims of alien abduction in the United Kingdom. Not least as he wouldn’t fully recall the incident that occurred in the early 1950s when he was a 12-year-old boy until decades later under hypnotic regression. (The Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson) *** In November, 1980 the MGM Grand in Las Vegas caught fire, claiming numerous lives. Decades later we learn what went wrong, how it can be avoided in the future, and we hear the haunting details of what happened during the fire – as well as the hauntings that are taking place even now so many years later. (A Grand Fire in Las Vegas)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:08.563 = Janet Wishart’s Witchy Ways
          00:11:32.783 = The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery ***
          00:33:21.490 = Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson ***
          00:41:49.281 = A Grand Fire in Las Vegas
          00:56:32.355 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Janet Wisharts’s Witchy Ways” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rakh24p
          “The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery” by Laura Allan for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yuu3bxnc, and Jon Rogers for The Sun: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/27esvy74
          “The Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2zznednd
          “A Grand Fire in Las Vegas” by Rachel Souerbry for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fwzhe9js, Vegas.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/z7krdayv, VegasForAll.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2hj566nw, and TripAdvisor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vez7tvm, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/u5k8f8cj
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March 13, 2023
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72193833Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFor twenty-five years, Janet Wishart let all of Aberdeen believe she was a witch — until the day the authorities finally decided to find out what she was capable of admitting under questioning. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/AberdeenWitch
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Janet Wishart loved practicing her evil Satanic magic – and equally loved boasting about it; something you really shouldn’t do if you happen to live in the days of the Great Scottish Witch Hunt. (Janet Wisharts’s Witchy Ways) *** Have you ever seen the movie “Going In Style” about some retired elderly men deciding to do one last robbery just to see if they had the stuff? Whether you watched the 1979 original or the 2017 remake, the premise is hilarious and fun. But apparently several men in 2015 decided to do it for real – and almost walked away with $200-million in cash and jewels! (The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery) *** The encounter of Gerry Anderson is one of the most intriguing claims of alien abduction in the United Kingdom. Not least as he wouldn’t fully recall the incident that occurred in the early 1950s when he was a 12-year-old boy until decades later under hypnotic regression. (The Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson) *** In November, 1980 the MGM Grand in Las Vegas caught fire, claiming numerous lives. Decades later we learn what went wrong, how it can be avoided in the future, and we hear the haunting details of what happened during the fire – as well as the hauntings that are taking place even now so many years later. (A Grand Fire in Las Vegas)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:08.563 = Janet Wishart’s Witchy Ways
          00:11:32.783 = The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery ***
          00:33:21.490 = Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson ***
          00:41:49.281 = A Grand Fire in Las Vegas
          00:56:32.355 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Janet Wisharts’s Witchy Ways” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rakh24p
          “The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery” by Laura Allan for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yuu3bxnc, and Jon Rogers for The Sun: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/27esvy74
          “The Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2zznednd
          “A Grand Fire in Las Vegas” by Rachel Souerbry for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fwzhe9js, Vegas.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/z7krdayv, VegasForAll.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2hj566nw, and TripAdvisor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vez7tvm, 346616th_century_scotland,aberdeen_witch,burned_at_the_stake,dance_with_the_devil,dark_history,darren_marlar,great_scottish_witch_hunt,janet_wishart,mercat_cross,paranormal_history,scottish_folklore,scottish_witch_hunt,scottish_witch_trials,thomas_leys,true_witch_stories,weird_darkness,witchcraft_history,witch_curses,witch_familiar,witch_trialsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/GraniteCityColdCase
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/GraniteCityColdCase
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/GraniteCityColdCase
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/BelaLugosi
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: He began as an obscure actor, became a universally loved monster, but ended in destitution. We’ll look at the career of Bela Lugosi. (The Rise and Fall of Bela Lugosi) *** Nearly a century has passed, and the grisly crime committed by two sisters remains as mysterious as ever. We’ll look at the Papin Sisters and the shocking gruesome murder they committed in 1933 that horrified France. (The Murderous Papin Sisters) *** You think you know what Halloween is all about, but you might not—not really. After all, it wasn't always about carving pumpkins and collecting candy. (Why Celebrate Halloween) *** When it comes to murder investigations, the skeletons in everyone’s closets – even those who are only peripheral characters in the drama – can still have their darkest secrets revealed. (The Mystery of the Poisoned Powder) *** And if I was to tell you I had a story called “The Woodchipper Murder” you might think it sounds like something out of the movie “Fargo” - but for Helle Nielsen, it was all too real. (The Woodchipper Murder of Newtown, Connecticut)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:42.739 = Show Open
          00:02:42.800 = The Rise and Fall of Bela Lugosi
          00:20:13.567 = The Murderous Papin Sisters ***
          00:27:52.588 = Why Celebrate Halloween?
          00:41:44.009 = Mystery of the Poisoned Powder ***
          00:49:44.161 = The Woodchipper Murder
          01:00:30.443 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Rise and Fall of Bela Lugosi” by Quinn Armstrong for Ranker’s Entertainment:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/f3jaaphz
          “The Murderous Papin Sisters” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yhkwymzm
          “Why Celebrate Halloween” by Charlotte Hilton Andersen for Reader’s Digest: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2fyzrarh
          “The Mystery of the Poisoned Powder” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nrdbvuc5
          “The Woodchipper Murder of Newtown, Connecticut” from The Scare Chamber:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n2yhsppx
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: October, 2022
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/BelaLugosi
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: He began as an obscure actor, became a universally loved monster, but ended in destitution. We’ll look at the career of Bela Lugosi. (The Rise and Fall of Bela Lugosi) *** Nearly a century has passed, and the grisly crime committed by two sisters remains as mysterious as ever. We’ll look at the Papin Sisters and the shocking gruesome murder they committed in 1933 that horrified France. (The Murderous Papin Sisters) *** You think you know what Halloween is all about, but you might not—not really. After all, it wasn't always about carving pumpkins and collecting candy. (Why Celebrate Halloween) *** When it comes to murder investigations, the skeletons in everyone’s closets – even those who are only peripheral characters in the drama – can still have their darkest secrets revealed. (The Mystery of the Poisoned Powder) *** And if I was to tell you I had a story called “The Woodchipper Murder” you might think it sounds like something out of the movie “Fargo” - but for Helle Nielsen, it was all too real. (The Woodchipper Murder of Newtown, Connecticut)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:42.739 = Show Open
          00:02:42.800 = The Rise and Fall of Bela Lugosi
          00:20:13.567 = The Murderous Papin Sisters ***
          00:27:52.588 = Why Celebrate Halloween?
          00:41:44.009 = Mystery of the Poisoned Powder ***
          00:49:44.161 = The Woodchipper Murder
          01:00:30.443 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Rise and Fall of Bela Lugosi” by Quinn Armstrong for Ranker’s Entertainment:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/f3jaaphz
          “The Murderous Papin Sisters” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yhkwymzm
          “Why Celebrate Halloween” by Charlotte Hilton Andersen for Reader’s Digest: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2fyzrarh
          “The Mystery of the Poisoned Powder” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nrdbvuc5
          “The Woodchipper Murder of Newtown, Connecticut” from The Scare Chamber:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n2yhsppx
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          WeirdDarkness® is...]]>3702bela_lugosi,bela_lugosi_dracula,boris_karloff,classic_horror,dark_hollywood,darren_marlar,dracula,ed_wood,frank_sinatra,hollywood_addiction,hollywood_tragedy,horror_history,horror_icons,old_hollywood,plan_9_outer_space,universal_horror,universal_monsters,vampire_films,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0671
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 1” (December 12, 1949)
          00:14:57.538 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 2” (December 13, 1949)
          00:28:49.961 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 3” (December 14, 1949)
          00:41:22.522 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 4” (December 15, 1949)
          00:53:24.547 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 5” (December 16, 1949)
          01:06:07.897 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 6” (December 19, 1949)
          01:18:21.520 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 7” (December 20, 1949)
          01:30:48.517 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 8” (December 21, 1949)
          01:43:21.732 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 9” (December 22, 1949)
          01:55:56.514 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 10” (December 26, 1949)
          02:08:24.452 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 11” (December 27, 1949)
          02:20:38.133 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 12” (December 28, 1949)
          02:33:38.575 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 13” (December 29, 1949)
          02:46:21.925 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 14” (December 30, 1949)
          02:59:22.082 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 1” (December 12, 1949)
          00:14:57.538 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 2” (December 13, 1949)
          00:28:49.961 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 3” (December 14, 1949)
          00:41:22.522 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 4” (December 15, 1949)
          00:53:24.547 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 5” (December 16, 1949)
          01:06:07.897 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 6” (December 19, 1949)
          01:18:21.520 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 7” (December 20, 1949)
          01:30:48.517 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 8” (December 21, 1949)
          01:43:21.732 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 9” (December 22, 1949)
          01:55:56.514 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 10” (December 26, 1949)
          02:08:24.452 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 11” (December 27, 1949)
          02:20:38.133 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 12” (December 28, 1949)
          02:33:38.575 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 13” (December 29, 1949)
          02:46:21.925 = I Love a Mystery, “The Million Dollar Curse, Part 14” (December 30, 1949)
          02:59:22.082 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Point of Time” (November 15, 1977)
          00:46:35.294 = The Shadow, “The Chess Club Murders” (February 23, 1941)
          01:15:46.575 = Sleep No More, “I Am Waiting” and “Browdean Farm” (January 23, 1957)
          01:43:59.740 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “ Mrs. M” (February 21, 1984)
          02:28:27.887 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October o1, 1945) ***WD
          02:43:00.304 = Strange Wills, “Midnight On The Moor” (July 27, 1946)
          03:12:57.607 = Strange, “Deja Vu in France” (1955)
          03:27:51.047 = Suspense, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (February 24, 1944) ***WD
          03:57:13.825 = Tales of the Frightened, “Just Inside The Cemetery” (December 06, 1957)
          04:02:08.487 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
          04:32:02.795 = The Creaking Door, “Yesterday You Died” (August 31, 1964) ***WD
          05:01:02.446 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Point of Time” (November 15, 1977)
          00:46:35.294 = The Shadow, “The Chess Club Murders” (February 23, 1941)
          01:15:46.575 = Sleep No More, “I Am Waiting” and “Browdean Farm” (January 23, 1957)
          01:43:59.740 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “ Mrs. M” (February 21, 1984)
          02:28:27.887 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October o1, 1945) ***WD
          02:43:00.304 = Strange Wills, “Midnight On The Moor” (July 27, 1946)
          03:12:57.607 = Strange, “Deja Vu in France” (1955)
          03:27:51.047 = Suspense, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (February 24, 1944) ***WD
          03:57:13.825 = Tales of the Frightened, “Just Inside The Cemetery” (December 06, 1957)
          04:02:08.487 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
          04:32:02.795 = The Creaking Door, “Yesterday You Died” (August 31, 1964) ***WD
          05:01:02.446 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/AmityvilleSuspect
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Was there another gunman in the notorious Amityville House murders? (The Defeo Family Massacre) *** We’ve all heard of the Headless Horseman – but Sleepy Hollow's lesser-known ghost will terrify you all the more. (The Bronze Lady of Sleepy Hollow) *** Theodore Roosevelt was so tough, that during one of his speeches he was shot in the chest – but still kept going until his speech was over. And then there was Alice, his daughter – who may have been even tougher than Teddy! (A Bullet And a Voodoo Doll) *** An icy cold hand caresses a girl in the middle of the night. (A Comfort) *** For most people, spotting a UFO would be considered extremely unusual, but for two Ohio women, seeing a UFO was the least surprising part of their experience. (UFOs And Time Distortions) *** AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:27.901 = Show Open
          00:03:10.074 = The Defeo Family Massacre
          00:20:40.484 = The Bronze Lady of Sleepy Hollow ***
          00:23:39.694 = The Bullet And The Voodoo Doll
          00:27:24.088 = A Comfort
          00:33:46.979 = UFOs and Time Distortions ***
          00:49:56.107 = I Was Born With Superhuman Abilities (Fictional Story) ***
          01:00:38.600 = Leaving The Hospital
          01:07:52.951 = To The Moon and Back
          01:19:16.488 = Don’t Let This Be You (Fictional Story) ***
          01:42:21.985 = Grandma’s House ***
          01:47:32.156 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Defeo Family Massacre” posted at The UnRedacted: https://tinyurl.com/uuc9r6c
          “The Bronze Lady of Sleepy Hollow” by Jessica Ferri for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/fmVz30mX4TL
          “A Bullet And The Voodoo Doll” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: https://tinyurl.com/v8v8q7f
          “A Comfort” by Lady Madonna, posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/yx4y7xvz
          “UFOs and Time Distortions” by Tim Swartz at UFO Review: https://tinyurl.com/w4plgq2
          FICTION STORY: “I Was Born With Superhuman Abilities” by Alayne Winters – posted at Creepypasta.com: https://tinyurl.com/rlxl9lr
          “Leaving the Hospital” by Weirdo family member, Louise Latham – submitted directly to Weird Darkness
          “To the Moon and Back” submitted anonymously to Weird Darkness
          FICTION STORY: “Don’t Let This Be You” by Hikari Shimizu – posted at Creepypasta.com:https://tinyurl.com/r42rmmm
          “Grandma’s House” by Weirdo family member, Rachel West – submitted directly to Weird Darkness
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          Originally aired: November, 2018
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/AmityvilleSuspect
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Was there another gunman in the notorious Amityville House murders? (The Defeo Family Massacre) *** We’ve all heard of the Headless Horseman – but Sleepy Hollow's lesser-known ghost will terrify you all the more. (The Bronze Lady of Sleepy Hollow) *** Theodore Roosevelt was so tough, that during one of his speeches he was shot in the chest – but still kept going until his speech was over. And then there was Alice, his daughter – who may have been even tougher than Teddy! (A Bullet And a Voodoo Doll) *** An icy cold hand caresses a girl in the middle of the night. (A Comfort) *** For most people, spotting a UFO would be considered extremely unusual, but for two Ohio women, seeing a UFO was the least surprising part of their experience. (UFOs And Time Distortions) *** AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:27.901 = Show Open
          00:03:10.074 = The Defeo Family Massacre
          00:20:40.484 = The Bronze Lady of Sleepy Hollow ***
          00:23:39.694 = The Bullet And The Voodoo Doll
          00:27:24.088 = A Comfort
          00:33:46.979 = UFOs and Time Distortions ***
          00:49:56.107 = I Was Born With Superhuman Abilities (Fictional Story) ***
          01:00:38.600 = Leaving The Hospital
          01:07:52.951 = To The Moon and Back
          01:19:16.488 = Don’t Let This Be You (Fictional Story) ***
          01:42:21.985 = Grandma’s House ***
          01:47:32.156 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Defeo Family Massacre” posted at The UnRedacted: https://tinyurl.com/uuc9r6c
          “The Bronze Lady of Sleepy Hollow” by Jessica Ferri for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/fmVz30mX4TL
          “A Bullet And The Voodoo Doll” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: https://tinyurl.com/v8v8q7f
          “A Comfort” by Lady Madonna, posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/yx4y7xvz
          “UFOs and Time Distortions” by Tim Swartz at UFO Review: https://tinyurl.com/w4plgq2
          FICTION STORY: “I Was Born With Superhuman Abilities” by Alayne Winters – posted at Creepypasta.com: https://tinyurl.com/rlxl9lr
          “Leaving the Hospital” by Weirdo family member, Louise Latham – submitted directly to Weird Darkness
          “To the Moon and Back” submitted anonymously to Weird Darkness
          FICTION STORY: “Don’t Let This Be You” by Hikari Shimizu – posted at Creepypasta.com:https://tinyurl.com/r42rmmm
          “Grandma’s House” by Weirdo family member, Rachel West – submitted directly to Weird Darkness
          (Over...]]>6537112_ocean_avenue,alice_roosevelt,amityville_hoax,amityville_horror,bronze_lady,bull_moose_party,defeo_family_massacre,ghost_stories,haunted_cemetery,mass_murder,missing_time,oz_effect,paranormal_encounters,ronald_defeo_jr,sleepy_hollow,theodore_roosevelt,true_crime,ufo_sightings,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/batch2-uap-files
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/batch2-uap-files
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/roberta-walls
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/crosbymurderdemons
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/crosbymurderdemons
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>494911_demons_call,adlong_johnson_road,courtney_smith,crosby_texas_murder,demons_murder,emergency_detention,fatal_shooting,hallway_shooting,harris_county,houseguest_murder,houston_crime,maysie_murphy,mental_health_crisis,religious_delusion,seeing_demons,sheriff_ed_gonzalez,social_media_danger,texas_true_crime,true_crime_2026,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0669
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Tale of Two Worlds” (November 10, 1977)
          00:46:15.153 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Lady From The Sea” (March 11, 1949) ***WD
          01:14:21.337 = Price of Fear, “Goody Two Shoes” (May 30, 1983) ***WD (LQ)
          01:41:21.809 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Message In Red” (November 07, 1945)
          02:10:49.473 = Quiet Please, “Tap The Heat Bogdan” (February 06, 1949)
          02:39:52.258 = Radio City Playhouse, “Plotters” (October 09, 1949)
          03:07:38.434 = Starlight Theater, “Man Hires Hit Man To Kill Him” (late 40’s-early 50’s) ***WD
          03:35:18.489 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Maltese Falcon” (February 08, 1943)
          04:32:57.676 = The Sealed Book, “Welcome Home” (May 20, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
          04:56:30.889 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72149612Mon, 25 May 2026 05:24:43 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Tale of Two Worlds: When a twenty-year-old soap opera actor learns his character is being killed off after thirteen years on the show, the line between the role he's played since childhood and the empty life waiting for him outside the studio begins...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Tale of Two Worlds” (November 10, 1977)
          00:46:15.153 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Lady From The Sea” (March 11, 1949) ***WD
          01:14:21.337 = Price of Fear, “Goody Two Shoes” (May 30, 1983) ***WD (LQ)
          01:41:21.809 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Message In Red” (November 07, 1945)
          02:10:49.473 = Quiet Please, “Tap The Heat Bogdan” (February 06, 1949)
          02:39:52.258 = Radio City Playhouse, “Plotters” (October 09, 1949)
          03:07:38.434 = Starlight Theater, “Man Hires Hit Man To Kill Him” (late 40’s-early 50’s) ***WD
          03:35:18.489 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Maltese Falcon” (February 08, 1943)
          04:32:57.676 = The Sealed Book, “Welcome Home” (May 20, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
          04:56:30.889 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0669
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17842classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/wdr20260524
          HOUR ONE: 
We travel to the Antarctic – onto it, over it, and under it… and find some strange, and often terrifying things during the trip. (Antarctic Apparitions And Eerie Enigmas)
          ===
          HOUR TWO: We are all familiar with humans’ desire to fly. There are many legends about flying horses in various parts of the world, and they all have common characteristics that make them difficult to dismiss as only aviation dreams of the ancient people. Do some myths and legends reveal ancient people had sufficient technical knowledge to produce sophisticated flying machines? (Ancient Mechanical Flying Horses) *** A man in China claims to have been abducted by aliens not just once… not just twice… but three times. But will you believe his story after hearing the details? (Flying on an Alien’s Back) *** There’s an odd grave marker at Riverside Cemetery in Wahpeton, North Dakota – and an odd story that goes along with it. I’ll tell you about the strange obelisk draped in rope and chains. (The Wahpeton Circus Grave) *** Those who walk along the wooded Hinds Road in Gadsden, Alabama should be wary, for there is a legend that residing there is a witch who sold her soul to the devil. (The Gadsden Witch of Alabama) *** You may think that a ghost referred to as ‘Humpty Doo’ might be fun-loving and perhaps even a little goofy. However, Humpty Doo is an Australian slang term that means everything is being turned upside down...and, fittingly, it is also the name of the town where some bizarre poltergeist events took place. (The Humpty-Doo Poltergeist) *** Plus, from Paranormality Magazine - “Haunted Rockville, Indiana!”
          =
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: More strangeness from the Antarctic!
          =
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “Haunted Rockville, Indiana” by Kjristi Beth for Paranormality Magazine
          “Antarctica Strangeness” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y5unjlwe,https://tinyurl.com/y494goxn, https://tinyurl.com/y4q2w754
          “Ghostly Shivers in Antarctica” by Erin McCann for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y2rxprvw
          “Antarctic Oddities” from Wayfair Travel: https://tinyurl.com/yxrjd4zv
          “Ancient Mechanical Flying Horses” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y5nvjukg,https://tinyurl.com/y6arm4bw
          “The Humpty-Doo Poltergeist” from Astonishing Legends: https://tinyurl.com/yxgl75la
          “Flying on an Alien’s Back” by Tristan for Bizarre and Grotesque: https://tinyurl.com/yy4gtajy
          “The Wahpeton Circus Grave” from Journal of the Bizarre: https://tinyurl.com/y22nax92
          “The Gadsden Witch of Alabama” by Christina Skelton: https://tinyurl.com/y22u3adk
          (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          =========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
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We travel to the Antarctic –...
          HOUR ONE: 
We travel to the Antarctic – onto it, over it, and under it… and find some strange, and often terrifying things during the trip. (Antarctic Apparitions And Eerie Enigmas)
          ===
          HOUR TWO: We are all familiar with humans’ desire to fly. There are many legends about flying horses in various parts of the world, and they all have common characteristics that make them difficult to dismiss as only aviation dreams of the ancient people. Do some myths and legends reveal ancient people had sufficient technical knowledge to produce sophisticated flying machines? (Ancient Mechanical Flying Horses) *** A man in China claims to have been abducted by aliens not just once… not just twice… but three times. But will you believe his story after hearing the details? (Flying on an Alien’s Back) *** There’s an odd grave marker at Riverside Cemetery in Wahpeton, North Dakota – and an odd story that goes along with it. I’ll tell you about the strange obelisk draped in rope and chains. (The Wahpeton Circus Grave) *** Those who walk along the wooded Hinds Road in Gadsden, Alabama should be wary, for there is a legend that residing there is a witch who sold her soul to the devil. (The Gadsden Witch of Alabama) *** You may think that a ghost referred to as ‘Humpty Doo’ might be fun-loving and perhaps even a little goofy. However, Humpty Doo is an Australian slang term that means everything is being turned upside down...and, fittingly, it is also the name of the town where some bizarre poltergeist events took place. (The Humpty-Doo Poltergeist) *** Plus, from Paranormality Magazine - “Haunted Rockville, Indiana!”
          =
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: More strangeness from the Antarctic!
          =
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “Haunted Rockville, Indiana” by Kjristi Beth for Paranormality Magazine
          “Antarctica Strangeness” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y5unjlwe,https://tinyurl.com/y494goxn, https://tinyurl.com/y4q2w754
          “Ghostly Shivers in Antarctica” by Erin McCann for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y2rxprvw
          “Antarctic Oddities” from Wayfair Travel: https://tinyurl.com/yxrjd4zv
          “Ancient Mechanical Flying Horses” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y5nvjukg,https://tinyurl.com/y6arm4bw
          “The Humpty-Doo Poltergeist” from Astonishing Legends: https://tinyurl.com/yxgl75la
          “Flying on an Alien’s Back” by Tristan for Bizarre and Grotesque: https://tinyurl.com/yy4gtajy
          “The Wahpeton Circus Grave” from Journal of the Bizarre: https://tinyurl.com/y22nax92
          “The Gadsden Witch of Alabama” by Christina Skelton: https://tinyurl.com/y22u3adk
          (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I...]]>6142admiral_byrd,antarctica,antarctica_mysteries,antarctica_ufo,antarctic_ghosts,atlantis,blood_falls,cigar-shaped_ufo,conspiracy_theories,ghost_ship_jenny,haunted_antarctica,hitler_antarctica,lake_vostok,lost_civilization,mount_erebus,operation_highjump,paranormal_podcast,piri_reis_map,ufo_sightings,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-a-i-director-and-the-broadcast-from-beyond--72149074
          IN THIS EPISODE: “Broadcast From Beyond” by Keith Conrad
          
          MORE Stories Like This: https://www.auditoryanthology.com
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72149074Mon, 25 May 2026 03:36:47 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen a state-of-the-art AI director begins making bizarre, alien creative choices on a sci-fi production, a skeptical producer digs into its logs and discovers the strange decisions aren't malfunctions at all — they're instructions. IN THIS EPISODE:...
          IN THIS EPISODE: “Broadcast From Beyond” by Keith Conrad
          
          MORE Stories Like This: https://www.auditoryanthology.com
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
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          “Wanderlust” by Alan E. Nourse (Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, October 1952)
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72148920Mon, 25 May 2026 03:29:00 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen his nineteen-year-old son announces he's signing on with a starbound rocket the next morning, a farmer must decide whether to keep burying the truth about why he knows exactly what waits out there — or finally let his boy see it. “Wanderlust”...
          
          “Wanderlust” by Alan E. Nourse (Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, October 1952)
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1194falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/busseywoods
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/busseywoods
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: It began when a teenager made a deal with the Devil in the mid 1970s. That’s when the werewolf sightings began – and some experts say there is proof of their existence. (Werewolves of Central England) *** Some think they are escaped circus freaks, others that they are strange medical experiments gone wrong. Some believe them to be ghosts or demons. What are the terrifying white animals or entities people are seeing in Pennsylvania – and could it be more than one kind of creature? (Mystery Monsters From P.A.) *** A couple moves to an old mining town with a dark past… and the darkness apparently hasn’t gone away yet. (The Old Mining Town) *** Is it any surprise that something strange might happen in a pub that used to be a church? One of our Weirdo family members tells her story. (Bandit) *** One of the best worst poets of all time has taken inspiration from a certain mountain in North Carolina – but even when there for the solitude, he wasn’t alone. (The Phantom Hiker of Grandfather Mountain) *** In 1946, a sadistic killer dressed in a white mask terrorized a small town at night. And to this day, the Moonlight Murders killer could still be at large. (The Unsolved Texarkana Murders) *** Plus, I’ll share a chapter from the audiobook, “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor, a story called “The Most Monstrous and Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times”. 
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:32.648 = Show Open
          00:04:06.836 = Werewolves of Central England
          00:12:36.537 = Mystery Monsters From P.A. ***
          00:28:16.172 = Bandit
          00:30:39.204 = The Old Mining Town
          00:37:40.282 = The Phantom Hitchhiker of Grandfather Mountain ***
          00:40:39.173 = The Unsolved Texarkana Murders
          00:47:50.775 = The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times, Part 1
          00:53:29.952 = The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times, Part 2 ***
          01:20:10.413 = The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times, Part 3 ***
          01:40:39.633 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Werewolves of Central England” by Hugh Landman for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/s6h83am
          “Mystery Monsters from P.A.” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/wps4dtr
          “Bandit” by Weirdo family member Eleanor, submitted directly to https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit
          “The Old Mining Town” by ADM for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://tinyurl.com/tg9dfby
          “The Phantom Hiker of Grandfather Mountain” for North Carolina Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/vgh3tvv
          “The Unsolved Texarkana Murders” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/2miw30mTCSo
          “The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal Of Modern Times” from the book “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/3J5acmx
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November, 2018
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72148435Mon, 25 May 2026 01:46:47 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn June 1865, two children went into the woods for a picnic and never came home — and what was found a week later would horrify New England for nearly a decade before a wandering old man's confession turned the case into something far stranger than...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/busseywoods
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: It began when a teenager made a deal with the Devil in the mid 1970s. That’s when the werewolf sightings began – and some experts say there is proof of their existence. (Werewolves of Central England) *** Some think they are escaped circus freaks, others that they are strange medical experiments gone wrong. Some believe them to be ghosts or demons. What are the terrifying white animals or entities people are seeing in Pennsylvania – and could it be more than one kind of creature? (Mystery Monsters From P.A.) *** A couple moves to an old mining town with a dark past… and the darkness apparently hasn’t gone away yet. (The Old Mining Town) *** Is it any surprise that something strange might happen in a pub that used to be a church? One of our Weirdo family members tells her story. (Bandit) *** One of the best worst poets of all time has taken inspiration from a certain mountain in North Carolina – but even when there for the solitude, he wasn’t alone. (The Phantom Hiker of Grandfather Mountain) *** In 1946, a sadistic killer dressed in a white mask terrorized a small town at night. And to this day, the Moonlight Murders killer could still be at large. (The Unsolved Texarkana Murders) *** Plus, I’ll share a chapter from the audiobook, “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor, a story called “The Most Monstrous and Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times”. 
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:32.648 = Show Open
          00:04:06.836 = Werewolves of Central England
          00:12:36.537 = Mystery Monsters From P.A. ***
          00:28:16.172 = Bandit
          00:30:39.204 = The Old Mining Town
          00:37:40.282 = The Phantom Hitchhiker of Grandfather Mountain ***
          00:40:39.173 = The Unsolved Texarkana Murders
          00:47:50.775 = The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times, Part 1
          00:53:29.952 = The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times, Part 2 ***
          01:20:10.413 = The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times, Part 3 ***
          01:40:39.633 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Werewolves of Central England” by Hugh Landman for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/s6h83am
          “Mystery Monsters from P.A.” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/wps4dtr
          “Bandit” by Weirdo family member Eleanor, submitted directly to https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit
          “The Old Mining Town” by ADM for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://tinyurl.com/tg9dfby
          “The Phantom Hiker of Grandfather Mountain” for North Carolina Ghosts: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/cotu-bourneidentity/
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-bourneidentity/
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here for Weird Darkness: https://pod.link/1078714736. For Church of the Undead episodes specifically, you can find a list of apps here: https://pod.link/1651062114.
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: May 24, 2026
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72148133Mon, 25 May 2026 00:57:32 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessRobert Ludlum didn’t make the name up. In 1887, a Rhode Island preacher named Ansel Bourne disappeared and woke up two months later in a Pennsylvania candy store, with no idea how he got there. EPISODE PAGE (includes sources and transcript):...
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-bourneidentity/
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: May 24, 2026
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2357ansel_bourne,bourne_identity,calling,christian_podcast,church_of_the_undead,darren_marlar,david_webb,dissociative_fugue,frederick_buechner,hearing_gods_voice,identity,jason_bourne,matt_damon,real_bourne_identity,robert_ludlum,sermon,still_small_voice,vocation,weird_darkness,william_jamesfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0668
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Haunted Mill” (November 08, 1977)
          00:46:03.754 = Mysterious Traveler, “Key Witness” (January 15, 1942)
          01:13:37.539 = Mystery House, “Subrosa Justice” (April 07, 1946)
          01:37:33.654 = Night Beat, “Byline For Frank” (June 29, 1951)
          02:06:52.463 = CBC Nightfall, “The Wedding” (April 15, 1983) ***WD
          02:37:26.781 = Nightmare, “Coincidence” (November 26, 1953)
          02:59:09.365 = Obsession, “Summer Evening” (January 22, 1951) ***WD
          03:21:53.060 = Origin of Superstition, “Ghost Ships” (July 30, 1947) ***WD
          03:36:07.573 = Pat Novak, “Death In Herald Square” (November 30, 1947)
          04:06:43.354 = Peril, “Assassin” (1953) ***WD
          04:32:40.665 = Mystery Playhouse, “Corpus Delicti” (January 17, 1947) ***WD
          04:56:50.543 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0668
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72135402Sun, 24 May 2026 00:14:44 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen a skeptical doctor is challenged to spend a midnight hour inside the abandoned mill his new patient swears is haunted, he begins a journey that will force him to question everything science has taught him about the world. Look for this podcast...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Haunted Mill” (November 08, 1977)
          00:46:03.754 = Mysterious Traveler, “Key Witness” (January 15, 1942)
          01:13:37.539 = Mystery House, “Subrosa Justice” (April 07, 1946)
          01:37:33.654 = Night Beat, “Byline For Frank” (June 29, 1951)
          02:06:52.463 = CBC Nightfall, “The Wedding” (April 15, 1983) ***WD
          02:37:26.781 = Nightmare, “Coincidence” (November 26, 1953)
          02:59:09.365 = Obsession, “Summer Evening” (January 22, 1951) ***WD
          03:21:53.060 = Origin of Superstition, “Ghost Ships” (July 30, 1947) ***WD
          03:36:07.573 = Pat Novak, “Death In Herald Square” (November 30, 1947)
          04:06:43.354 = Peril, “Assassin” (1953) ***WD
          04:32:40.665 = Mystery Playhouse, “Corpus Delicti” (January 17, 1947) ***WD
          04:56:50.543 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0668
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17861falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/GhostsOfAmerica
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/GhostsOfAmerica
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: America is full of creepy tales about ghosts that give us chills. We’ll explore some of the most famous ones. (The Most Famous Ghosts In America) *** In 1996, in a quiet neighborhood in Austin, Texas, something terrible happened to six-year-old Katherine Korzilius. She was a sweet girl who wanted to show she could walk home alone from the mailbox. But when her family returned from shopping, Katherine was missing. What happened to her? Was it an accident, or something worse? (What Happened To Katherine Korzilius?) *** It’s October 21, 1638, and the quaint English village of Widecombe-in-the-moor is holding services at St. Pancras church. But this Sunday will be like no other. As Minister George Lyde speaks to his 300 congregants, darkness engulfs the church, followed by thunder so loud it shakes the stone walls. Then, a fiery orb crashes through a window, causing chaos and destruction. Witnesses describe terrifying scenes: a man's head bashed against a pillar, a dog thrown into the air by flames, and bodies burnt to ash while clothes remain untouched. What happened at this small town church? (The Scalding And Burning of 1638) *** Ever heard of criminals so clueless they seem straight out of a cartoon? From bungling burglars to comically misguided crooks, Some cartoon criminals will have you laughing and shaking your head at the same time.(Cartoon Criminals) *** Sin-eaters are described as people hired to assume the sins of a dead person by eating food placed near the corpse. Why did society feel the need for such a service and why would a person choose to accept a role which was viewed with such revulsion? (Sin Eaters: Saviors of the Walking Damned)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:13.766 = Show Open
          00:03:51.839 = The Most Famous Ghosts in America
          00:23:33.425 = What Happened To Katherine Korzilius? ***
          00:29:13.237 = The Scalding and Burning of 1638
          00:41:04.342 = Sin Eaters: Saviors of the Walking Damned ***
          00:52:59.403 = Cartoonish Criminals
          01:05:06.499 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          My drive through Resurrection Cemetery: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/DriveThruResurrectionCemetery
          “The Most Famous Ghosts in America” by Christina Chilin for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y9bb4u49
          “What Happened To Katherine Korzilius?” by Kelsey Christine McConnell for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2dmvkv4a
          “Cartoonish Criminals” by Jerry Aujla for ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/24twwpay
          “Sin Eaters: Saviors of the Walking Damned” by Miss Jessel for HauntedPalaceBlog.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/msusfx2n
          “The Scalding And Burning of 1638” posted at Creative History Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wkvhn5jb
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          Originally aired: March 29, 2024
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72134555Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFrom murdered brides and phantom hitchhikers to haunted ships and restless spirits, some spirits from the past refuse to stay buried. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/GhostsOfAmerica FEATURED...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/GhostsOfAmerica
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: America is full of creepy tales about ghosts that give us chills. We’ll explore some of the most famous ones. (The Most Famous Ghosts In America) *** In 1996, in a quiet neighborhood in Austin, Texas, something terrible happened to six-year-old Katherine Korzilius. She was a sweet girl who wanted to show she could walk home alone from the mailbox. But when her family returned from shopping, Katherine was missing. What happened to her? Was it an accident, or something worse? (What Happened To Katherine Korzilius?) *** It’s October 21, 1638, and the quaint English village of Widecombe-in-the-moor is holding services at St. Pancras church. But this Sunday will be like no other. As Minister George Lyde speaks to his 300 congregants, darkness engulfs the church, followed by thunder so loud it shakes the stone walls. Then, a fiery orb crashes through a window, causing chaos and destruction. Witnesses describe terrifying scenes: a man's head bashed against a pillar, a dog thrown into the air by flames, and bodies burnt to ash while clothes remain untouched. What happened at this small town church? (The Scalding And Burning of 1638) *** Ever heard of criminals so clueless they seem straight out of a cartoon? From bungling burglars to comically misguided crooks, Some cartoon criminals will have you laughing and shaking your head at the same time.(Cartoon Criminals) *** Sin-eaters are described as people hired to assume the sins of a dead person by eating food placed near the corpse. Why did society feel the need for such a service and why would a person choose to accept a role which was viewed with such revulsion? (Sin Eaters: Saviors of the Walking Damned)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:13.766 = Show Open
          00:03:51.839 = The Most Famous Ghosts in America
          00:23:33.425 = What Happened To Katherine Korzilius? ***
          00:29:13.237 = The Scalding and Burning of 1638
          00:41:04.342 = Sin Eaters: Saviors of the Walking Damned ***
          00:52:59.403 = Cartoonish Criminals
          01:05:06.499 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          My drive through Resurrection Cemetery: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/DriveThruResurrectionCemetery
          “The Most Famous Ghosts in America” by Christina Chilin for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y9bb4u49
          “What Happened To Katherine Korzilius?” by Kelsey Christine McConnell for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2dmvkv4a
          “Cartoonish Criminals” by Jerry Aujla for ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/24twwpay
          “Sin Eaters: Saviors of the Walking Damned” by Miss Jessel for HauntedPalaceBlog.com: 4045bachelors_grove_cemetery,ball_lightning,bell_witch_haunting,dumb_criminals,famous_american_ghosts,fox_sisters,great_thunderstorm_1638,greenbrier_ghost,grey_man_pawleys_island,jean_lafitte_ghost,katherine_korzilius,kimo_theatre_ghost,peg_entwistle,queen_mary_haunted,resurrection_mary,richard_munslow,silverheels_legend,sin_eaters,st_pancras_church,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/listener-terrors-spider-birds-cursed-books-and-a-bloody-night-microterrors--72133653
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373
          
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          Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373
          
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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          Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>913falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/CarlPanzram
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/CarlPanzram
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: He was described as a man “too evil to live”. We’ll look at the brutal life of crime of Carl Panzram, a man some said was the personification of rage. (Too Evil to Live) *** Did a Nikola Tesla experiment cause the Tunguska Blast? (Tesla’s Death Ray) *** Bizarre happenings were centered around the Eddy home. The house was reported to be infested with supernatural beings of such numbers that had never been reported before, or since. The events were so powerful and strange, people came from all over the world to witness them. (People From Other Worlds) *** A woman’s newfound ability to astral project has her coming face-to-face with someone she never expected to see. (Astral Projection and Mom’s Message) *** The Mountain Meadows Massacre has been hailed by historians as "the most hideous example of the human cost exacted by religious fanaticism in American history until 9/11." Ironically, it too occurred on September 11th – in 1857. (The Mountain Meadows Massacre) *** If you spend the night amongst the dead in a graveyard, don’t be surprised if something supernatural happens to you. (I Spent The Night In a Graveyard) *** An old man regrets not obeying his wife’s dying wish. (The Stubborn Piano) *** Over 200 lobotomies were performed at the Ridges Asylum – without anesthesia or an operating room. Is it any wonder why it’s now considered to be haunted? (The Ridges Asylum) *** A Vietnam veteran has his first paranormal investigation in a Nevada town with a population of more dead souls than alive. (Marine Protectors) *** In a quiet Virginia cemetery is a peculiar tomb that has mystified visitors for nearly two hundred years. Who is buried there? No one seems to know. (The Grave of the Female Stranger) *** Demons hitchhiking, reports of a mysterious entity, strange suicides…
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:59.848 = Show Open
          00:04:02.608 = Carl Panzram: Too Evil to Live
          00:10:43.630 = Tesla’s Death Ray ***
          00:19:43.660 = People From Other Worlds
          00:37:29.686 = Astral Projection and Mom’s Message ***
          00:42:45.987 = Mountain Meadows
          00:50:16.392 = Walking Sam
          01:00:41.858 = I Spent The Night in a Graveyard ***
          01:08:01.164 = The Stubborn Piano
          01:11:34.864 = Ridges Asylum
          01:23:14.400 = Marine Protectors ***
          01:26:23.184 = Grave of the Female Stranger
          01:31:07.800 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Carl Panzram: Too Evil to Live” by Orin Grey: http://ow.ly/KxrA30mP1GM
          “Tesla’s Death Ray”: https://tinyurl.com/v7scbe7
          “People From Other Worlds” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/u6snqa3
          “Astral Projection and Mom’s Message” by CuriousDee: https://tinyurl.com/rkwkbd3
          “The Mountain Meadows Massacre”: https://tinyurl.com/sdgbvsv
          “Walking Sam” by Brent Swancer: https://tinyurl.com/rkbd29c
          “I Spent a Night In a Graveyard” by Michael McKean: (link no longer available)
          “The Stubborn Piano” by J. Mason Brewer: (link no longer available)
          “The Ridges Asylum” by Shannon E. Brown: (link no longer available)
          “Marine Protectors” by Weirdo family member Pam Ennis, submitted at WeirdDarkness.com
          “The Grave of the Female Stranger” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/NkQS30mMhhZ
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: October 24, 2021
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72120356Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessCarl Panzram was a force of pure destruction—two decades of murder, arson, and brutality, all capped off with a chilling memoir where he made one thing clear: he never felt a shred of remorse. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript):...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/CarlPanzram
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: He was described as a man “too evil to live”. We’ll look at the brutal life of crime of Carl Panzram, a man some said was the personification of rage. (Too Evil to Live) *** Did a Nikola Tesla experiment cause the Tunguska Blast? (Tesla’s Death Ray) *** Bizarre happenings were centered around the Eddy home. The house was reported to be infested with supernatural beings of such numbers that had never been reported before, or since. The events were so powerful and strange, people came from all over the world to witness them. (People From Other Worlds) *** A woman’s newfound ability to astral project has her coming face-to-face with someone she never expected to see. (Astral Projection and Mom’s Message) *** The Mountain Meadows Massacre has been hailed by historians as "the most hideous example of the human cost exacted by religious fanaticism in American history until 9/11." Ironically, it too occurred on September 11th – in 1857. (The Mountain Meadows Massacre) *** If you spend the night amongst the dead in a graveyard, don’t be surprised if something supernatural happens to you. (I Spent The Night In a Graveyard) *** An old man regrets not obeying his wife’s dying wish. (The Stubborn Piano) *** Over 200 lobotomies were performed at the Ridges Asylum – without anesthesia or an operating room. Is it any wonder why it’s now considered to be haunted? (The Ridges Asylum) *** A Vietnam veteran has his first paranormal investigation in a Nevada town with a population of more dead souls than alive. (Marine Protectors) *** In a quiet Virginia cemetery is a peculiar tomb that has mystified visitors for nearly two hundred years. Who is buried there? No one seems to know. (The Grave of the Female Stranger) *** Demons hitchhiking, reports of a mysterious entity, strange suicides…
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:59.848 = Show Open
          00:04:02.608 = Carl Panzram: Too Evil to Live
          00:10:43.630 = Tesla’s Death Ray ***
          00:19:43.660 = People From Other Worlds
          00:37:29.686 = Astral Projection and Mom’s Message ***
          00:42:45.987 = Mountain Meadows
          00:50:16.392 = Walking Sam
          01:00:41.858 = I Spent The Night in a Graveyard ***
          01:08:01.164 = The Stubborn Piano
          01:11:34.864 = Ridges Asylum
          01:23:14.400 = Marine Protectors ***
          01:26:23.184 = Grave of the Female Stranger
          01:31:07.800 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Carl Panzram: Too Evil to Live” by Orin Grey: http://ow.ly/KxrA30mP1GM
          “Tesla’s Death Ray”: https://tinyurl.com/v7scbe7
          “People From Other Worlds” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/u6snqa3
          “Astral Projection and Mom’s Message” by CuriousDee: https://tinyurl.com/rkwkbd35552astral_projection,carl_panzram,chittenden_vermont,crosbie_kirkyard,eddy_brothers,female_stranger_grave,graveyard_ghost_hunt,margaret_schilling,marine_protectors,mountain_meadows,paranormal_podcast,pine_ridge_reservation,ridges_asylum,stubborn_piano_folktale,tesla_death_ray,true_crime,tunguska_blast,walking_sam,washoe_club,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0667
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Therapeutic Cat” (November 07, 1977)
          00:45:02.263 = Beyond Midnight, “Mrs. Smiff” (1969)
          01:13:22.257 = MindWebs, “An Infinity of Loving” (February 12, 1983)
          01:39:53.623 = U.S. Steel Hour of Mystery, “Journey Into Fear” (June 09, 1946) ***WD
          02:38:33.283 = Mystery In The Air, “Crime And Punishment” (September 25, 1947) ***WD
          03:04:01.720 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Murder In City Hall” (April 05, 1946)
          03:33:25.029 = Mr. Keen, “The Girl Who Sang Too Well” (January 20, 1944) ***WD
          04:01:47.711 = Murder At Midnight, “Island of the Dead” (May 05, 1947)
          04:28:08.239 = The Black Museum, “The Sheath Knife” (January 28, 1952) ***WD
          04:57:16.252 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0667
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72121113Fri, 22 May 2026 23:55:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA retired widower on the verge of a breakdown takes his son's strange advice to cure his nerves by adopting a cat and imitating its every move — until the night he discovers his beloved pet is something far stranger than she appears. Look for this...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Therapeutic Cat” (November 07, 1977)
          00:45:02.263 = Beyond Midnight, “Mrs. Smiff” (1969)
          01:13:22.257 = MindWebs, “An Infinity of Loving” (February 12, 1983)
          01:39:53.623 = U.S. Steel Hour of Mystery, “Journey Into Fear” (June 09, 1946) ***WD
          02:38:33.283 = Mystery In The Air, “Crime And Punishment” (September 25, 1947) ***WD
          03:04:01.720 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Murder In City Hall” (April 05, 1946)
          03:33:25.029 = Mr. Keen, “The Girl Who Sang Too Well” (January 20, 1944) ***WD
          04:01:47.711 = Murder At Midnight, “Island of the Dead” (May 05, 1947)
          04:28:08.239 = The Black Museum, “The Sheath Knife” (January 28, 1952) ***WD
          04:57:16.252 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0667
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17887classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0666
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Final Judgement” (November 04, 1977)
          00:46:30.450 = Incredible But True, “Welcome Home” (1950-1951)
          00:50:13.222 = Inner Sanctum, “Melody of Death” (April 22, 1944) ***WD
          01:15:17.305 = The Key, “Child Murderer” (1956) ***WD
          01:40:49.511 = Lights Out, “Dream” (March 16, 1943)
          02:09:18.279 = Lux Radio Theater, “Smilin’ Through” (January 05, 1942)
          03:07:43.807 = Macabre, “Edge of Evil” (January 08, 1962) ***WD
          03:37:43.409 = Philip Marlowe, “Hairpin Turn” (January 28, 1950)
          04:06:13.826 = Round The Horne, “Movie Go Wrong: Frankenstein's Monster” (March 10,1968)
          04:17:56.834 = The Black Mass, “The Man In The Crowd” (July 29, 1964) ***WD
          04:28:58.936 = Michael Shayne, “Body In The Trunk” (April 23, 1945)
          04:58:28.784 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0666
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72107117Fri, 22 May 2026 02:29:18 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessRound The Horne, Movie Go Wrong: Frankenstein’s Monster = When intrepid Bloomsbury detective Lyndon Baines Sinkplunger travels to Transylvania in search of a missing brother named Englebert, he finds himself dodging vampires, headless knights, and a...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Final Judgement” (November 04, 1977)
          00:46:30.450 = Incredible But True, “Welcome Home” (1950-1951)
          00:50:13.222 = Inner Sanctum, “Melody of Death” (April 22, 1944) ***WD
          01:15:17.305 = The Key, “Child Murderer” (1956) ***WD
          01:40:49.511 = Lights Out, “Dream” (March 16, 1943)
          02:09:18.279 = Lux Radio Theater, “Smilin’ Through” (January 05, 1942)
          03:07:43.807 = Macabre, “Edge of Evil” (January 08, 1962) ***WD
          03:37:43.409 = Philip Marlowe, “Hairpin Turn” (January 28, 1950)
          04:06:13.826 = Round The Horne, “Movie Go Wrong: Frankenstein's Monster” (March 10,1968)
          04:17:56.834 = The Black Mass, “The Man In The Crowd” (July 29, 1964) ***WD
          04:28:58.936 = Michael Shayne, “Body In The Trunk” (April 23, 1945)
          04:58:28.784 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0666
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17959classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ElectricPoltergeistGirl
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ElectricPoltergeistGirl
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 1846, a 14-year-old peasant girl from rural France caught the attention of the country and eventually the world because of a strange current of electricity running through her. Angelique Cottin, a girl of small stature, was suddenly and uncontrollably moving furniture weighing hundreds of pounds across the room. In the end, over 2,000 witnesses saw the unexplainable phenomenon. Of the few recorded cases of psychokinesis throughout history, even fewer are as bizarre as the story of Angelique Cottin, AKA the Poltergeist Girl. (The Poltergeist Girl) *** The Codex Gigas... a colossal manuscript steeped in mystery. Not just in it’s pages, but in its origin. Is it true that a monk penned the pages after striking a deal with the devil in order to complete it? (Codex Gigas: The Devil’s Bible) *** When you think of people living in medieval times, what do you see? People with bad teeth and breath? Witches being burned? Women had no rights or jobs? People tossed their urine and feces in the street? They thought the earth was flat? Hold up… are you sure about that last one? (The Dark Ages And The Flat Earth) *** In 1941, in the quiet town of Media, Pennsylvania, a horrific crime shocked the community. Two elderly sisters, Elizabeth Watson and Belle Geary, were brutally attacked, leading to Elizabeth's death and Belle's prolonged suffering. As authorities honed in on a suspect, 14-year-old John Leeds emerged as the prime candidate. Despite his confession, his mother staunchly defended him, sparking a legal battle that gripped the nation. (The Octogenarian Murders) *** Are whales dangerous? Most would note that, given from the danger associated with such a large animal, there is a certain risk in getting close to one. But most would also note that whales have a curious, gentle temperament and physical violence from one is very unlikely. Unless, that is, you consider those times when they literally explode. (Exploding Whales)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:01.789 = Show Open
          00:04:04.658 = Poltergeist Girl
          00:17:15.982 = Codex Gigas: The Devil’s Bible ***
          00:26:27.659 = The Dark Ages and the Flat Earth
          00:37:39.247 = Octogenarian Murders ***
          00:47:11.722 = Exploding Whales
          00:54:00.406 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Poltergeist Girl” by Liv Pasquarelli for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydvwhbsf
          “Codex Gigas: The Devil’s Bible” by Mark Miller for Historic Mysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4csh764d
          “The Dark Ages And The Flat Earth” by Gemma Hollman for JustHistoryPosts.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8bkkyyt3
          “The Octogenarian Murders” by Robert A. Waters for Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/63wkx844
          “Exploding Whales” by Bipin Dimri for HistoryMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4aaf6kmy
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March 27, 2024
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72104565Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn 1846, fourteen-year-old Angelique Cottin became known as the "Electric Girl" when she unleashed an unexplainable force that sent furniture flying, baffled scientists, and terrified priests, all while her family sought fortune from her mysterious...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ElectricPoltergeistGirl
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 1846, a 14-year-old peasant girl from rural France caught the attention of the country and eventually the world because of a strange current of electricity running through her. Angelique Cottin, a girl of small stature, was suddenly and uncontrollably moving furniture weighing hundreds of pounds across the room. In the end, over 2,000 witnesses saw the unexplainable phenomenon. Of the few recorded cases of psychokinesis throughout history, even fewer are as bizarre as the story of Angelique Cottin, AKA the Poltergeist Girl. (The Poltergeist Girl) *** The Codex Gigas... a colossal manuscript steeped in mystery. Not just in it’s pages, but in its origin. Is it true that a monk penned the pages after striking a deal with the devil in order to complete it? (Codex Gigas: The Devil’s Bible) *** When you think of people living in medieval times, what do you see? People with bad teeth and breath? Witches being burned? Women had no rights or jobs? People tossed their urine and feces in the street? They thought the earth was flat? Hold up… are you sure about that last one? (The Dark Ages And The Flat Earth) *** In 1941, in the quiet town of Media, Pennsylvania, a horrific crime shocked the community. Two elderly sisters, Elizabeth Watson and Belle Geary, were brutally attacked, leading to Elizabeth's death and Belle's prolonged suffering. As authorities honed in on a suspect, 14-year-old John Leeds emerged as the prime candidate. Despite his confession, his mother staunchly defended him, sparking a legal battle that gripped the nation. (The Octogenarian Murders) *** Are whales dangerous? Most would note that, given from the danger associated with such a large animal, there is a certain risk in getting close to one. But most would also note that whales have a curious, gentle temperament and physical violence from one is very unlikely. Unless, that is, you consider those times when they literally explode. (Exploding Whales)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:01.789 = Show Open
          00:04:04.658 = Poltergeist Girl
          00:17:15.982 = Codex Gigas: The Devil’s Bible ***
          00:26:27.659 = The Dark Ages and the Flat Earth
          00:37:39.247 = Octogenarian Murders ***
          00:47:11.722 = Exploding Whales
          00:54:00.406 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Poltergeist Girl” by Liv Pasquarelli for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydvwhbsf
          “Codex Gigas: The Devil’s Bible” by Mark Miller for Historic Mysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4csh764d
          “The Dark Ages And The Flat Earth” by Gemma Hollman for JustHistoryPosts.com:...]]>33081846_poltergeist,angelique_cottin,bizarre_history,electric_girl,electric_poltergeist_girl,francois_arago,french_poltergeist,historical_mysteries,historical_poltergeist,human_electricity,levitating_furniture,paranormal_history,poltergeist_girl,psychokinesis,scientific_investigation,telekinesis,true_paranormal,unexplained_phenomena,weird_darkness,witchcraft_fearfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/vial-and-hex/Maya Millete case is now in front of a San Diego jury.
          
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/vial-and-hex/
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72104221Thu, 21 May 2026 21:34:06 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA small glass vial of hemlock, hundreds of emails to online spellcasters, and a 39-year-old mother who walked out of her own home and never came back — the https://weirddarkness.com/?s=Maya+Millete Millete case is now in front of a San Diego jury....Maya Millete case is now in front of a San Diego jury.
          
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/vial-and-hex/
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1267chula_vista,coercive_control,dark_crime,domestic_violence,hex,larry_millete,mambabarang,maya_millete,missing_mother,missing_wife,murder_trial,no_body_murder,paranormal_crime,poison_hemlock,san_diego,spellcasters,true_crime,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,witchcraftfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/loebwarning
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/loebwarning
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Land of the Living Dead” (November 03, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:56.814 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “A Warden For All Saints” (April 29, 1992)
          01:29:37.398 = Barry Craig — Confidential Investigator, “Sneak Assassin” (November 21, 1945)
          01:58:53.759 = Hall of Fantasy, “Markheim” (April 24, 1947)
          02:24:56.192 = Harry Lime, “See Naples And Live” (August 10, 1951)
          02:50:31.703 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Channel Crossing” (July 14, 1984) ***WD
          03:17:06.208 = The Haunting Hour, “A Corpse There Was” (April 21, 1945)
          03:41:56.690 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Black Band” (1930s-1940s) ***WD
          04:06:03.980 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Buried Treasure” (1945-1950)
          04:29:32.110 = Sherlock Holmes, “Singular Affair of the White Cockerel” (December 28, 1946)
          04:58:52.931 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Land of the Living Dead” (November 03, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:56.814 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “A Warden For All Saints” (April 29, 1992)
          01:29:37.398 = Barry Craig — Confidential Investigator, “Sneak Assassin” (November 21, 1945)
          01:58:53.759 = Hall of Fantasy, “Markheim” (April 24, 1947)
          02:24:56.192 = Harry Lime, “See Naples And Live” (August 10, 1951)
          02:50:31.703 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Channel Crossing” (July 14, 1984) ***WD
          03:17:06.208 = The Haunting Hour, “A Corpse There Was” (April 21, 1945)
          03:41:56.690 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Black Band” (1930s-1940s) ***WD
          04:06:03.980 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Buried Treasure” (1945-1950)
          04:29:32.110 = Sherlock Holmes, “Singular Affair of the White Cockerel” (December 28, 1946)
          04:58:52.931 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0665
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17984classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ZombiePolitics
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ZombiePolitics
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The one great thing about a zombie apocalypse, if one were to ever take place, is that we might finally be free from the stupidity of politicians. Or… would we? (The Politics of the Zombie Apocalypse) *** We’ve heard quite a bit about supply shortage during the Covid pandemic – but how bad could it get, really? I mean, we’re not talking famine, right? We’re not going to go armed to the teeth in the streets to steel food from others, that’d be un-American. Well, tell that to the people of Richmond, Virginia in 1863 who rioted when the final straw for them was the price of bread going too high. (The Richmond Bread Riot) *** After numerous twists and turns to get into position, the fighter pilot shot a total of 64 30mm shells at an extraterrestrial spacecraft to bring it down or destroy it altogether. Most all of his shots were direct hits – but his target continued on without a scratch. (Air to Air Combat With a Flying Saucer) *** What happened at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant will forever be burned into the hearts and minds of scientists and historians worldwide. Two people died instantly from the explosion – dozens more from radiation poisoning in the months to come. But not everyone is buying the story we’ve been told. They believe something more sinister took place and that it’s being covered up. (Chernobyl Conspiracies) *** In February 2008 a contract murder took place, but there seemed to be no reason behind it. Who would want Lindsay Buziak dead – and why? (Who Killed Lindsay Buziak?)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = “Apocalypse” (short story)
          00:19:21.004 = Show Open
          00:21:58.777 = Politics of the Zombie Apocalypse ***
          00:30:57.458 = The Richmond Bread Riot
          00:35:24.977 = Air to Air Combat With a Flying Saucer ***
          00:40:51.546 = Who Killed Lindsay Buziak?
          00:48:07.599 = Chernobyl Conspiracies ***
          01:02:36.686 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          Fictional short story at beginning of episode, “Apocalypse” by Regisatra: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/49n3kdkp
          “Air to Air Combat With a Flying Saucer” from Earth-Chronicles: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4z8k6ste
          “The Politics of the Zombie Apocalypse” from Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y9ffywve
          “The Richmond Bread Riot” by Jenny Ashcraft for Fishwrap: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ysf8pnz6
          “Chernobyl Conspiracies” by Colleen Conroy for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3p59u3ax
          “Who Killed Lindsay Buziak?” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fepc23da
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          Originally aired: October 20, 2021
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ZombiePolitics
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The one great thing about a zombie apocalypse, if one were to ever take place, is that we might finally be free from the stupidity of politicians. Or… would we? (The Politics of the Zombie Apocalypse) *** We’ve heard quite a bit about supply shortage during the Covid pandemic – but how bad could it get, really? I mean, we’re not talking famine, right? We’re not going to go armed to the teeth in the streets to steel food from others, that’d be un-American. Well, tell that to the people of Richmond, Virginia in 1863 who rioted when the final straw for them was the price of bread going too high. (The Richmond Bread Riot) *** After numerous twists and turns to get into position, the fighter pilot shot a total of 64 30mm shells at an extraterrestrial spacecraft to bring it down or destroy it altogether. Most all of his shots were direct hits – but his target continued on without a scratch. (Air to Air Combat With a Flying Saucer) *** What happened at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant will forever be burned into the hearts and minds of scientists and historians worldwide. Two people died instantly from the explosion – dozens more from radiation poisoning in the months to come. But not everyone is buying the story we’ve been told. They believe something more sinister took place and that it’s being covered up. (Chernobyl Conspiracies) *** In February 2008 a contract murder took place, but there seemed to be no reason behind it. Who would want Lindsay Buziak dead – and why? (Who Killed Lindsay Buziak?)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = “Apocalypse” (short story)
          00:19:21.004 = Show Open
          00:21:58.777 = Politics of the Zombie Apocalypse ***
          00:30:57.458 = The Richmond Bread Riot
          00:35:24.977 = Air to Air Combat With a Flying Saucer ***
          00:40:51.546 = Who Killed Lindsay Buziak?
          00:48:07.599 = Chernobyl Conspiracies ***
          01:02:36.686 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          Fictional short story at beginning of episode, “Apocalypse” by Regisatra: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/49n3kdkp
          “Air to Air Combat With a Flying Saucer” from Earth-Chronicles: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4z8k6ste
          “The Politics of the Zombie Apocalypse” from Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y9ffywve
          “The Richmond Bread Riot” by Jenny Ashcraft for Fishwrap: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ysf8pnz6
          “Chernobyl Conspiracies” by Colleen Conroy for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3p59u3ax
          “Who Killed Lindsay Buziak?” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: 3829chernobyl_conspiracy,chernobyl_disaster,civil_war_riot,cold_case_canada,confederate_women,darren_marlar,duga_radar,fighter_jet_ufo,lindsay_buziak,oscar_santa_maria,paranormal_podcast,realtor_murder,richmond_bread_riot,russian_woodpecker,ufo_peru_1980,unsolved_murder,weird_darkness,wormwood_prophecy,zombie_apocalypse,zombie_politicsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/claw-machine-cop
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/claw-machine-cop
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/claw-machine-cop
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/alexis-nelson
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/pursue-second-drop
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/pursue-second-drop
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Last Train Out” (November 01, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:18.302 = Diary of Fate, “Paul Reese” (March 23, 1948) ***WD
          01:14:19.632 = Dimension X, “Perigi’s Wonderful Dolls” (August 04, 1950) ***WD
          01:43:22.573 = Strange Dr. Weird, “Tiger Cat” (January 02, 1945)
          01:54:40.306 = Eleventh Hour, “Bitter Bit” (1960s-early 1970’s)
          02:20:04.917 = Escape, “The Great Impersonation” (April 23, 1949) ***WD
          02:49:24.987 = Murder By Experts, “Summer Heat” (June 13, 1949) ***WD
          03:18:53.110 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Time Heals” (May 14, 1958)
          03:42:20.118 = Dark Fantasy, “Thing From The Darkness” (April 03, 1942)
          04:06:04.413 = BBC Fear on 4, “Soul Searching” (March 26, 1989)
          04:35:10.202 = Future Tense, “Zero Hour” (May 23, 1974) ***WD
          04:53:45.205 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Last Train Out” (November 01, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:18.302 = Diary of Fate, “Paul Reese” (March 23, 1948) ***WD
          01:14:19.632 = Dimension X, “Perigi’s Wonderful Dolls” (August 04, 1950) ***WD
          01:43:22.573 = Strange Dr. Weird, “Tiger Cat” (January 02, 1945)
          01:54:40.306 = Eleventh Hour, “Bitter Bit” (1960s-early 1970’s)
          02:20:04.917 = Escape, “The Great Impersonation” (April 23, 1949) ***WD
          02:49:24.987 = Murder By Experts, “Summer Heat” (June 13, 1949) ***WD
          03:18:53.110 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Time Heals” (May 14, 1958)
          03:42:20.118 = Dark Fantasy, “Thing From The Darkness” (April 03, 1942)
          04:06:04.413 = BBC Fear on 4, “Soul Searching” (March 26, 1989)
          04:35:10.202 = Future Tense, “Zero Hour” (May 23, 1974) ***WD
          04:53:45.205 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/storyfromtheblackguard/
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “A Story From The BlackGuard” (http://bit.ly/32nvKU5) written by Justin Reinarz (https://www.justinreinarz.com)
          
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March 2018
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72073838Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA soldier in a secret monster-hunting regiment is sent into a luxury hotel to track down a shapeshifter that has already murdered a guest — but as bodies pile up and the creature wears the faces of his own comrades, he begins to suspect this hunt was...
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/storyfromtheblackguard/
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “A Story From The BlackGuard” (http://bit.ly/32nvKU5) written by Justin Reinarz (https://www.justinreinarz.com)
          
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally aired: March 2018
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Trial By Fire” (October 31, 1977)
          00:47:09.400 = Box 13, “Look Pleasant, Please” (December 05, 1948)
          01:14:02.409 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Sight Unseen” (November, 1967) ***WD
          01:42:43.444 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Escape From The Mysterious Island, Part 1” (1990-92)
          02:10:47.728 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Escape From The Mysterious Island, Part 2” (1990-92)
          02:38:26.813 = The Clock, “The Helping Hand” (November 29, 1955)
          03:02:46.744 = The Crime Club, “Death Blew Out a Match” (December 02, 1946)
          03:32:43.447 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Death Tunes 790 Kilocycles” (January 12, 1947)
          03:57:46.689 = CBC Deep Night, “The Intercom” (July 15, 2005)
          04:31:44.409 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Hole” (December 03, 1971)
          04:57:30.756 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Trial By Fire” (October 31, 1977)
          00:47:09.400 = Box 13, “Look Pleasant, Please” (December 05, 1948)
          01:14:02.409 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Sight Unseen” (November, 1967) ***WD
          01:42:43.444 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Escape From The Mysterious Island, Part 1” (1990-92)
          02:10:47.728 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Escape From The Mysterious Island, Part 2” (1990-92)
          02:38:26.813 = The Clock, “The Helping Hand” (November 29, 1955)
          03:02:46.744 = The Crime Club, “Death Blew Out a Match” (December 02, 1946)
          03:32:43.447 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Death Tunes 790 Kilocycles” (January 12, 1947)
          03:57:46.689 = CBC Deep Night, “The Intercom” (July 15, 2005)
          04:31:44.409 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Hole” (December 03, 1971)
          04:57:30.756 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/BodyFarmUndercover
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “I Went Undercover To a Body Farm” by Kevin Jones: https://www.creepypasta.com/i-went-undercover-to-a-body-farm (Follow Kevin on X: https://x.com/kjwrites98) (Follow Kevin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kjwrites98)
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “I Went Undercover To a Body Farm” by Kevin Jones: https://www.creepypasta.com/i-went-undercover-to-a-body-farm (Follow Kevin on X: https://x.com/kjwrites98) (Follow Kevin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kjwrites98)
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          Originally aired: February 13, 2025
          
          
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/claassen/
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/ufo-urologist/
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/ufo-urologist/
          
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          EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-boyinthebluejacket
          
          THE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: On February 12, 1993, two-year-old James Bulger was led out of the New Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle, England, while his mother paid for groceries at a butcher shop. He was walked two and a half miles on foot through Liverpool to a railway embankment in Walton, where his abductors beat him to death and laid his body across the tracks. He was found two days later. Roughly thirty-eight people had seen the three children together along the route; none intervened. Six days after the abduction, a woman recognized one of the boys from enhanced CCTV stills broadcast on national television and called Marsh Lane police station with two names — Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, both ten years old, both flagged on a truancy list that investigators had set aside on the assumption that the perpetrators were teenagers. The pair were arrested the same day and convicted at Preston Crown Court on November 24, 1993, making them the youngest convicted murderers in modern British history. Both were released on life licence with new identities at age eighteen in June 2001 under a court order granting them lifelong anonymity. Robert Thompson has not reoffended. Jon Venables has been recalled to prison twice on child-pornography charges and remains in custody, with his most recent parole hearing held in February 2026.
          
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          Originally aired: May 18, 2026
          
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          EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-boyinthebluejacket
          
          THE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: On February 12, 1993, two-year-old James Bulger was led out of the New Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle, England, while his mother paid for groceries at a butcher shop. He was walked two and a half miles on foot through Liverpool to a railway embankment in Walton, where his abductors beat him to death and laid his body across the tracks. He was found two days later. Roughly thirty-eight people had seen the three children together along the route; none intervened. Six days after the abduction, a woman recognized one of the boys from enhanced CCTV stills broadcast on national television and called Marsh Lane police station with two names — Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, both ten years old, both flagged on a truancy list that investigators had set aside on the assumption that the perpetrators were teenagers. The pair were arrested the same day and convicted at Preston Crown Court on November 24, 1993, making them the youngest convicted murderers in modern British history. Both were released on life licence with new identities at age eighteen in June 2001 under a court order granting them lifelong anonymity. Robert Thompson has not reoffended. Jon Venables has been recalled to prison twice on child-pornography charges and remains in custody, with his most recent parole hearing held in February 2026.
          
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          Originally aired: May 18, 2026
          
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          HOUR ONE: 7-year-old Maria went missing in 1957, and while her body was later found, her murder was never solved and the case went cold – until 50 years later when the case was finally solved and closed. But it turns out everybody was wrong. (A Cold Case Finally Solved… Then Unsolved) *** If you take State Route 375 through Nevada you will pass by the infamous Area-51. But of course they are not going to let you in, even if you ask nicely. But State Route 375 isn’t called the Extraterrestrial Highway just because of one area you can’t visit – there’s a lot more to it than that. (The 98-Mile Extraterrestrial Highway) *** Hikers sometimes get lost in the woods, as do children of course. But those on bikes almost never disappear; but there is one tragic case of a fat tire rider who couldn’t be found. (The Vanished Mountain Biker) *** In 1910 two witnesses see a pair of lights that transform into radiant beings with “human form.” You might dismiss the report as misidentification of ball lightning or some other natural explanation – but in 1952 those radiant humanoid beings of light were seen again! (Close Encounters of the Fairy Kind)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: "It was a terrible sight… I have seen horrible sights, but never anything like this.” Those were the words of the local undertaker after seeing the results of a triple murder laying before him in 1932 Pennsylvania. (The Axe Murders of Lykens) *** A gypsy once told Leonarda that all of her children would die before her.  A different fortuneteller  told her that she faced either a future in prison or in a criminal asylum. And the reason she gave for becoming a serial killer is something you’d hear out of a bad direct-to-video horror film. And that’s a tiny sample of this woman’s insanely dark life – which began even before her birth. (The Woman Who Made Soap) *** Ireland’s Loftus Hall is considered by many to be the most haunted location on all the Emerald Isle. But the most infamous story of Loftus Hall begins not with terror, but with romance… with a beautiful young girl falling madly in love with… the devil. (The Girl Who Fell In Love With The Devil) ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: More of the story of Ireland’s Loftus Hall and the young girl who fell in love with the devil! (The Girl Who Fell In Love With The Devil) *** Chlorosis was a frequently diagnosed disease during the 19th century that gave the skin of the afflicted a greenish tinge. As a cure, doctors told young women to get married and reproduce. As you can probably surmise, the cure was not in the least bit effective. (The Girls Who Turned Green) *** Have you heard of the poor girl who was bullied and pushed down into a sewer by those whom she thought were her friends? I’ll tell you the story. And while this episode is not a creepypasta episode, so all the stories are supposed to be non-fiction, that is… true, I will be sharing this urban legend anyway – because when it comes to urban legends, sometimes it’s best to err on the side of caution and simply assume they are true. (The Urban Legend of Carmen Winstead) *** Weirdo Family member Brad Hicks describes the experience as “cool… and creepy as hell”. We’ll tell you his story. (The Thing In The Light) *** More of the story of Ireland’s Loftus Hall and the young girl who fell in love with the devil! (The Girl Who Fell In Love With The Devil)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          BOOK: “The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries” by W.Y. Evans-Wentz: https://tinyurl.com/y3kwqflr
          VIDEO: John Tessier (Jack McCullough) questioned by police: https://tinyurl.com/y5lc53dl
          BOOK: “Foosteps in the Snow” by Charles Lachman: https://amzn.to/2D5wXsk
          BOOK: “The Cold Vanish” by John Billman: https://tinyurl.com/y6jjeyto
          “Close Encounters of the Fairy Kind” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y5vvkpkc
          “A Cold Case Finally Solved.. Then Unsolved” from Mystery Confidential: https://tinyurl.com/y2zrhdpa
          “The 98-Mile Extraterrestrial Highway” by Alexandra Schonfeld for Newsweek: https://tinyurl.com/y5ubmo6e
          “The Girls Who Turned Green” by Fiona Zublin for Ozy: https://tinyurl.com/yamqxtoh
          “The Vanished Mountain Biker” by John Billman, an excerpt from his book “The Cold Vanish” https://tinyurl.com/y6jjeyto, posted at Outside Online: https://tinyurl.com/yxplwqzm
          “The Axe Murders of Lykens” from Pennsylvania Oddities: https://tinyurl.com/yyfjhgok
          “The Urban Legend of Carmen Winstead” by Paul Middleton, edited and added-to by Darren Marlar: https://bit.ly/31iaGj1
          “The Woman Who Made Soap” by Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://tinyurl.com/y4tjelur
          “The Girl Who Fell In Love With The Devil” by Laura Allan for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/yxb939jt
          “The Thing In The Light” by Weirdo Family member Brad Hicks
          ==========
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          HOUR ONE: 7-year-old Maria went missing in 1957, and while her body was later found, her murder was never solved and the case went cold – until 50 years later when the case was finally solved and closed. But it turns out everybody was wrong. (A Cold Case Finally Solved… Then Unsolved) *** If you take State Route 375 through Nevada you will pass by the infamous Area-51. But of course they are not going to let you in, even if you ask nicely. But State Route 375 isn’t called the Extraterrestrial Highway just because of one area you can’t visit – there’s a lot more to it than that. (The 98-Mile Extraterrestrial Highway) *** Hikers sometimes get lost in the woods, as do children of course. But those on bikes almost never disappear; but there is one tragic case of a fat tire rider who couldn’t be found. (The Vanished Mountain Biker) *** In 1910 two witnesses see a pair of lights that transform into radiant beings with “human form.” You might dismiss the report as misidentification of ball lightning or some other natural explanation – but in 1952 those radiant humanoid beings of light were seen again! (Close Encounters of the Fairy Kind)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: "It was a terrible sight… I have seen horrible sights, but never anything like this.” Those were the words of the local undertaker after seeing the results of a triple murder laying before him in 1932 Pennsylvania. (The Axe Murders of Lykens) *** A gypsy once told Leonarda that all of her children would die before her.  A different fortuneteller  told her that she faced either a future in prison or in a criminal asylum. And the reason she gave for becoming a serial killer is something you’d hear out of a bad direct-to-video horror film. And that’s a tiny sample of this woman’s insanely dark life – which began even before her birth. (The Woman Who Made Soap) *** Ireland’s Loftus Hall is considered by many to be the most haunted location on all the Emerald Isle. But the most infamous story of Loftus Hall begins not with terror, but with romance… with a beautiful young girl falling madly in love with… the devil. (The Girl Who Fell In Love With The Devil) ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: More of the story of Ireland’s Loftus Hall and the young girl who fell in love with the devil! (The Girl Who Fell In Love With The Devil) *** Chlorosis was a frequently diagnosed disease during the 19th century that gave the skin of the afflicted a greenish tinge. As a cure, doctors told young women to get married and reproduce. As you can probably surmise, the cure was not in the least bit effective. (The Girls Who Turned Green) *** Have you heard of the poor girl who was bullied and pushed down into a sewer by those whom she thought were her friends? I’ll tell you the story. And while this episode is not a creepypasta episode, so all the stories are supposed to be non-fiction, that is… true, I will be sharing this urban legend anyway – because when it comes to urban legends, sometimes it’s best to err on the side of caution and simply assume they are true. (The Urban Legend of Carmen Winstead) *** Weirdo Family member Brad Hicks describes the experience as “cool… and creepy as hell”. We’ll tell you his story. (The Thing In The Light) *** More of the story of Ireland’s Loftus Hall and the young girl who fell in love with the devil! (The Girl Who Fell In Love With The Devil)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          BOOK: “The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries” by W.Y. Evans-Wentz: https://tinyurl.com/y3kwqflr
          VIDEO: John Tessier (Jack McCullough) questioned by police:...]]>6375falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0662
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Question of Identity” (October 28, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:51.957 = The Unexpected, “Passport To Danger” (March 07, 1948) ***WD
          00:58:26.707 = Dark Venture, “Only Inhabitant” (November 19, 1946) ***WD
          01:28:05.826 = The Weird Circle, “The Case of Monsieur Valdemar” (April 08, 1945)
          01:55:30.599 = The Whistler, “Murder Is Legal” (February 05, 1945)
          02:23:57.701 = Witch’s Tale, “Devil Doctor” (January 08, 1934)
          02:48:51.122 = X-Minus-One, “Appointment In Tomorrow” (November 07, 1956)
          03:16:17.007 = Zero Hour, “Some People Die Only Once” (May 14, 1974)
          03:33:42.729 = ABC Mystery Time, “Sherlock Speckled Band” (May 01, 1956) ***WD
          03:57:16.127 = Strange Adventure, “The White Shawl” (1945)
          04:00:32.476 = Appointment With Fear, “The Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945) ***WD
          04:26:15.896 = BBC Radio 4/7 Ghost Story, “Lost Hearts” (October, 1978)
          04:40:30.393 = Beyond The Green Door, “Richard Hearn Hunter” (1966)
          04:44:39.483 = Boston Blackie, “The Worthington Ghost” (March 19, 1946)
          05:11:09.086 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0662
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72049373Mon, 18 May 2026 01:53:25 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The Deep Shuddered”: An unfaithful husband, his wife, and his mistress find themselves aboard the same doomed ocean liner the night an iceberg opens its hull beneath them — and three decades later, one of them sits in a Gloucestershire asylum...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Question of Identity” (October 28, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:51.957 = The Unexpected, “Passport To Danger” (March 07, 1948) ***WD
          00:58:26.707 = Dark Venture, “Only Inhabitant” (November 19, 1946) ***WD
          01:28:05.826 = The Weird Circle, “The Case of Monsieur Valdemar” (April 08, 1945)
          01:55:30.599 = The Whistler, “Murder Is Legal” (February 05, 1945)
          02:23:57.701 = Witch’s Tale, “Devil Doctor” (January 08, 1934)
          02:48:51.122 = X-Minus-One, “Appointment In Tomorrow” (November 07, 1956)
          03:16:17.007 = Zero Hour, “Some People Die Only Once” (May 14, 1974)
          03:33:42.729 = ABC Mystery Time, “Sherlock Speckled Band” (May 01, 1956) ***WD
          03:57:16.127 = Strange Adventure, “The White Shawl” (1945)
          04:00:32.476 = Appointment With Fear, “The Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945) ***WD
          04:26:15.896 = BBC Radio 4/7 Ghost Story, “Lost Hearts” (October, 1978)
          04:40:30.393 = Beyond The Green Door, “Richard Hearn Hunter” (1966)
          04:44:39.483 = Boston Blackie, “The Worthington Ghost” (March 19, 1946)
          05:11:09.086 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0662
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18720classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/BlackMire
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/BlackMire
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Black Mire” by J.C. Moore from the book, “Soured: A Collection Of Short Stories (Dark Intrigues Book 1):https://amzn.to/3tyRC2u
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: January 04, 2024
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72047903Sun, 17 May 2026 22:55:29 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen two brothers take shelter from a storm beside a writhing black mass beneath an old willow, one of them pokes it with a stick — and brings something home that should have stayed in the park. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/BlackMire
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Black Mire” by J.C. Moore from the book, “Soured: A Collection Of Short Stories (Dark Intrigues Book 1):https://amzn.to/3tyRC2u
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: January 04, 2024
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>875atmospheric_horror,black_mire,black_ooze,body_horror,brothers_horror,dark_intrigues,darren_marlar,demonic_entity,horror_anthology,horror_podcast,horror_short_story,jc_moore,narrated_horror,paranormal_fiction,possession_story,scary_stories,supernatural_horror,urban_legend,weird_darkness,willow_tree_horrorfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/thursdays
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/thursdays 
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: He hasn't experienced a Thursday since preschool — and after a lifetime of wondering what his other self has been doing in his absence, he decides this week to give him the day off. (I Don’t Experience Thursdays) *** A stroke left him barely able to walk or speak — and when an off-the-grid doctor offered to replace the damaged lobe of his brain with one from a deceased donor, he was on a plane to Nicaragua within the month. (I Am Not Myself These Days) *** His best friend moved two states away when they were nine, and after a year of letters back and forth, one finally invited him out for Halloween — so he and his mom packed the car and drove ten hours into the middle of nowhere. (Letters From Ben) *** He woke to emergency alarms aboard the SSE Sentinel — and when he asked the ship's computer how many of his fifteen hundred crewmates were still alive, it told him there were twenty-two life forms left on board, and only one of them was human. (Awaiting Input) *** He'd been chatting with a girl on Reddit for months — and when she asked him to answer five would-you-rather questions for the novel she was writing, he typed out his answers and went about his day. (I Played a Game on Reddit)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:40.708 = I Don’t Experience Thursdays
          00:08:45.325 = I Am Not Myself These Days ***
          00:20:48.793 = Letters From Ben
          00:37:17.591 = Awaiting Input ***
          00:53:59.172 = I Played a Game on Reddit ***
          01:07:03.698 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “I Don’t Experience Thursdays” by Fritz Bassus: https://tinyurl.com/y7fj6ufy
          “I’m Not Myself These Days” by Micah Edwards: https://tinyurl.com/yahdkmgr
          “Letters From Ben” by Nick Botic: https://tinyurl.com/yd8ym8zn
          “Awaiting Input” by Jackson Barnard: https://tinyurl.com/ycqehy7g
          “I Played a Game On Reddit” by Holly Riordan for Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/yaj8xx4k
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: April 23, 2020
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72047543Sun, 17 May 2026 22:24:49 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessHe hasn't experienced a Thursday since preschool — and after a lifetime of wondering what his other self has been doing in his absence, he decides this week to give him the day off. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/thursdays 
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: He hasn't experienced a Thursday since preschool — and after a lifetime of wondering what his other self has been doing in his absence, he decides this week to give him the day off. (I Don’t Experience Thursdays) *** A stroke left him barely able to walk or speak — and when an off-the-grid doctor offered to replace the damaged lobe of his brain with one from a deceased donor, he was on a plane to Nicaragua within the month. (I Am Not Myself These Days) *** His best friend moved two states away when they were nine, and after a year of letters back and forth, one finally invited him out for Halloween — so he and his mom packed the car and drove ten hours into the middle of nowhere. (Letters From Ben) *** He woke to emergency alarms aboard the SSE Sentinel — and when he asked the ship's computer how many of his fifteen hundred crewmates were still alive, it told him there were twenty-two life forms left on board, and only one of them was human. (Awaiting Input) *** He'd been chatting with a girl on Reddit for months — and when she asked him to answer five would-you-rather questions for the novel she was writing, he typed out his answers and went about his day. (I Played a Game on Reddit)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:40.708 = I Don’t Experience Thursdays
          00:08:45.325 = I Am Not Myself These Days ***
          00:20:48.793 = Letters From Ben
          00:37:17.591 = Awaiting Input ***
          00:53:59.172 = I Played a Game on Reddit ***
          01:07:03.698 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “I Don’t Experience Thursdays” by Fritz Bassus: https://tinyurl.com/y7fj6ufy
          “I’m Not Myself These Days” by Micah Edwards: https://tinyurl.com/yahdkmgr
          “Letters From Ben” by Nick Botic: https://tinyurl.com/yd8ym8zn
          “Awaiting Input” by Jackson Barnard: https://tinyurl.com/ycqehy7g
          “I Played a Game On Reddit” by Holly Riordan for Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/yaj8xx4k
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: April 23, 2020
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at 4132alien_encounter,body_horror,brain_transplant_horror,cannibalism_horror,childhood_trauma,cosmic_horror,creepypasta,creepypasta_thursday,doppelganger_horror,halloween_horror,horror_stories,internet_horror,possession_horror,reddit_horror,scary_stories,serial_killer_story,short_horror,space_horror,weird_darkness,would_you_ratherfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/cotu-groundremembersSources and Sermon Transcript: https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-groundremembers
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here for Weird Darkness: https://pod.link/1078714736. For Church of the Undead episodes specifically, you can find a list of apps here: https://pod.link/1651062114.
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: May 17, 2026
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72034071Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessTwo seventh-graders in Ohio rode hard to a pastor's door because they'd seen something on the ground that most adults around them would have walked past without noticing. Sources and Sermon Transcript: https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-groundremembers...Sources and Sermon Transcript: https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-groundremembers
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here for Weird Darkness: https://pod.link/1078714736. For Church of the Undead episodes specifically, you can find a list of apps here: https://pod.link/1651062114.
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: May 17, 2026
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2434akron_pentagram,amityville_horror,angel_of_light,are_ghosts_demons,biblical_demonology,blood_of_christ,christian_paranormal,christian_sermon,church_of_the_undead,darren_marlar,defiled_ground,demonic_activity,ghost_of_loved_ones,haunted_houses,residual_hauntings,spiritual_warfare,stone_tape_theory,the_ground_remembers,weird_darkness,witch_of_endorfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0661
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The House By The Seine” (October 27, 1977)
          00:48:21.264 = Sleep No More, “Waxwork Man and Snake” (January 09, 1957) ***WD
          01:16:28.954 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “Figures” (February 14, 1984)
          01:54:50.053 = Strange Wills, “One Shining Night” (July 20, 1946)
          02:24:24.864 = Strange, “Deadman’s Reef” (1955) ***WD
          02:36:29.815 = Suspense, “Life Ends at Midnight” (February 17, 1944)
          03:07:07.268 = Tales of the Frightened, “Hands of Fate” (December 09, 1957) ***WD
          03:11:39.865 = The Creaking Door, “Inn Spectre” (July 27, 1964) ***WD
          03:37:49.809 = The Saint, “Nursemaid” (July 15, 1951)
          04:06:47.629 = Theater Five, “Deedle Deedle Dumpling My Son X-1” (November 13, 1964) ***WD
          04:28:40.805 = Tales From The Tomb, “A Ghost Or a Vampire” (1960s)
          04:34:07.376 = 2000 Plus, “Robot Killer” (August 30, 1950) ***WD (LQ)
          05:02:34.445 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0661
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72036980Sun, 17 May 2026 01:37:28 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe Crown and Mitre Inn stands on the bones of an old abbey, and the man who bought the inn for what's buried under the cellar floor is about to find out he's not the only one who can call a ghost up the stairs. Look for this podcast on Apple...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The House By The Seine” (October 27, 1977)
          00:48:21.264 = Sleep No More, “Waxwork Man and Snake” (January 09, 1957) ***WD
          01:16:28.954 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “Figures” (February 14, 1984)
          01:54:50.053 = Strange Wills, “One Shining Night” (July 20, 1946)
          02:24:24.864 = Strange, “Deadman’s Reef” (1955) ***WD
          02:36:29.815 = Suspense, “Life Ends at Midnight” (February 17, 1944)
          03:07:07.268 = Tales of the Frightened, “Hands of Fate” (December 09, 1957) ***WD
          03:11:39.865 = The Creaking Door, “Inn Spectre” (July 27, 1964) ***WD
          03:37:49.809 = The Saint, “Nursemaid” (July 15, 1951)
          04:06:47.629 = Theater Five, “Deedle Deedle Dumpling My Son X-1” (November 13, 1964) ***WD
          04:28:40.805 = Tales From The Tomb, “A Ghost Or a Vampire” (1960s)
          04:34:07.376 = 2000 Plus, “Robot Killer” (August 30, 1950) ***WD (LQ)
          05:02:34.445 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0661
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18245classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/pazuzu
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/pazuzu
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Exorcist is widely regarded as one of the most influential horror movies of all time. Even now, half a century after its release, it continues to terrify audiences, in large part due to its horrifying practical effects and iconic antagonist: Pazuzu. (Pazuzu, The Demon ‘The Exorcist’ Made Famous) *** Latoya Ammons and her family claim to have experienced demonic possession that began when they moved into what became known as the “house of 200 demons” in 2011. (The Haunting on Carolina Street) *** In the eerie depths of 1920s Los Angeles, a sinister tale unfolded, shrouded in secrets and steeped in darkness. It all began with May Otis Blackburn and her daughter, Ruth, who claimed to receive divine revelations from the angels Gabriel and Michael. Thus emerged the enigmatic Blackburn Cult, a group entangled in a web of prophecies, tributes, and whispered mysteries. (The Blackburn Cult) *** 19th-century freak shows brought both the extraordinary and the macabre to captivated audiences far and wide. Among the peculiar spectacles of these exhibitions stood a man whose skeletal frame defied all norms of human anatomy… as his skeleton and skin appeared to be the only parts of his anatomy intact. (Seurat, The Living Skeleton) *** In the heat of summer in 2008, a mysterious creature washed ashore on a beach in Montauk, Long Island, sending shockwaves through the community. What began as a simple sighting by local resident soon exploded into a media frenzy, with wild theories and speculation running rampant. (Hot Montauk Summer) *** While epic Hollywood films often depict gladiators as men, the truth is far more captivating. We’ll step into the arena with the women who dared to defy convention and enter the gladiatorial games. (Gladiators Of The Fairer Sex)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:04.902 = Show Open
          00:03:56.963 = Pazuzu, The Demon ‘The Exorcist’ Made Famous
          00:12:38.281 = The Blackburn Cult
          00:18:05.924 = Haunting on Carolina Street
          00:23:19.429 = Seurat, The Living Skeleton
          00:29:34.090 = Gladiators of the Fairer Sex
          00:44:04.311 = Hot Montauk Summer
          00:52:59.948 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Pazuzu, The Demon ‘The Exorcist” Made Famous” by Austin Harvey for All That’s Interesting:https://tinyurl.com/3myts9h4
          “The Blackburn Cult” by Troy Taylor from the book “Taking Up Serpents: American Cults, Messiahs and Madmen”: https://amzn.to/4ak7SUG
          “The Haunting on Carolina Street” sources: https://tinyurl.com/2cvyfu46, https://tinyurl.com/bdzz467u,https://tinyurl.com/39u7b79f, https://tinyurl.com/35uvhbp6
          “Seurat, The Living Skeleton” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://tinyurl.com/mr4xwp9k
          “Gladiators Of The Fairer Sex” by Paul Chrystal for Ancient Origins: https://tinyurl.com/ptzpv46v
          “Hot Montauk Summer” by TheGhostInMyMachine.com: https://tinyurl.com/2b74wzpx
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March 26, 2024
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72036507Sat, 16 May 2026 23:44:38 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessLong before Pazuzu terrorized audiences in *The Exorcist*, this ancient Mesopotamian demon struck fear into the hearts of the Assyrians and Babylonians—both as a harbinger of destruction and an unlikely protector against even greater evils. EPISODE...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/pazuzu
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Exorcist is widely regarded as one of the most influential horror movies of all time. Even now, half a century after its release, it continues to terrify audiences, in large part due to its horrifying practical effects and iconic antagonist: Pazuzu. (Pazuzu, The Demon ‘The Exorcist’ Made Famous) *** Latoya Ammons and her family claim to have experienced demonic possession that began when they moved into what became known as the “house of 200 demons” in 2011. (The Haunting on Carolina Street) *** In the eerie depths of 1920s Los Angeles, a sinister tale unfolded, shrouded in secrets and steeped in darkness. It all began with May Otis Blackburn and her daughter, Ruth, who claimed to receive divine revelations from the angels Gabriel and Michael. Thus emerged the enigmatic Blackburn Cult, a group entangled in a web of prophecies, tributes, and whispered mysteries. (The Blackburn Cult) *** 19th-century freak shows brought both the extraordinary and the macabre to captivated audiences far and wide. Among the peculiar spectacles of these exhibitions stood a man whose skeletal frame defied all norms of human anatomy… as his skeleton and skin appeared to be the only parts of his anatomy intact. (Seurat, The Living Skeleton) *** In the heat of summer in 2008, a mysterious creature washed ashore on a beach in Montauk, Long Island, sending shockwaves through the community. What began as a simple sighting by local resident soon exploded into a media frenzy, with wild theories and speculation running rampant. (Hot Montauk Summer) *** While epic Hollywood films often depict gladiators as men, the truth is far more captivating. We’ll step into the arena with the women who dared to defy convention and enter the gladiatorial games. (Gladiators Of The Fairer Sex)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:04.902 = Show Open
          00:03:56.963 = Pazuzu, The Demon ‘The Exorcist’ Made Famous
          00:12:38.281 = The Blackburn Cult
          00:18:05.924 = Haunting on Carolina Street
          00:23:19.429 = Seurat, The Living Skeleton
          00:29:34.090 = Gladiators of the Fairer Sex
          00:44:04.311 = Hot Montauk Summer
          00:52:59.948 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Pazuzu, The Demon ‘The Exorcist” Made Famous” by Austin Harvey for All That’s Interesting:https://tinyurl.com/3myts9h4
          “The Blackburn Cult” by Troy Taylor from the book “Taking Up Serpents: American Cults, Messiahs and Madmen”: https://amzn.to/4ak7SUG
          “The Haunting on Carolina Street” sources: https://tinyurl.com/2cvyfu46, https://tinyurl.com/bdzz467u,fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-case-of-the-turkey-and-the-toy-box-pumpkinpi--72032822
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72032822Sat, 16 May 2026 16:25:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessMy new kitten, Pumpkin Marlar, gets her own podcast pilot episode — just for fun! I hope you have as much fun listening as I did putting this together.
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>579falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-barbecue-to-remember-microterrors--72026750
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373
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          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          
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          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/PriestAndUFO
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The English and Americans aren’t the only ones with vampire problems – in China they have a nasty vampire that is also a master of disguise. (Jiangshi, The Vampire) *** Papua New Guinea had an avalanche of UFO sightings in the late 1950s – and one of the most infamous involved a priest and his parish. (Father William and the Flying Saucer) *** “It looked like a baby’s body with long arms and legs. It had a big head about the same size as the body, it was sort of melon shaped.” That’s how Bill Bartlet described the strange create he saw in 1977. (The Dover Demon Returns) *** Murdered in Montana in 1983, Marie Philbrick was killed in the days before DNA analysis. Bernard Pease Jr. was convicted of her murder, but was he really her killer? (The Murder Case of Marie Philbrick)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:36.878 = Father William and the Flying Saucer
          00:09:16.267 = The Murder Case of Marie Philbrick ***
          00:20:42.781 = The Dover Demon Returns ***
          00:39:08.409 = Jiangshi, The Vampire ***
          00:43:26.236 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Jiangshi, The Vampire” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2tvsk3n7
          “Father William and the Flying Saucer” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2cycfdnp
          “The Murder Case of Marie Philbrick” from CrimeTraveller.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/aez456w
          “The Dover Demon Returns” by Mark Sullivan for Boston.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tbuu3vcw and Strange New England: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jztfkrsn
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March 05, 2023
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72024632Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn 1959, a quiet missionary village in Papua New Guinea became the site of one of history’s most astonishing UFO encounters—where a priest and his flock not only witnessed a hovering craft but exchanged waves with the humanoid figures aboard. EPISODE...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/PriestAndUFO
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The English and Americans aren’t the only ones with vampire problems – in China they have a nasty vampire that is also a master of disguise. (Jiangshi, The Vampire) *** Papua New Guinea had an avalanche of UFO sightings in the late 1950s – and one of the most infamous involved a priest and his parish. (Father William and the Flying Saucer) *** “It looked like a baby’s body with long arms and legs. It had a big head about the same size as the body, it was sort of melon shaped.” That’s how Bill Bartlet described the strange create he saw in 1977. (The Dover Demon Returns) *** Murdered in Montana in 1983, Marie Philbrick was killed in the days before DNA analysis. Bernard Pease Jr. was convicted of her murder, but was he really her killer? (The Murder Case of Marie Philbrick)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:36.878 = Father William and the Flying Saucer
          00:09:16.267 = The Murder Case of Marie Philbrick ***
          00:20:42.781 = The Dover Demon Returns ***
          00:39:08.409 = Jiangshi, The Vampire ***
          00:43:26.236 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Jiangshi, The Vampire” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2tvsk3n7
          “Father William and the Flying Saucer” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2cycfdnp
          “The Murder Case of Marie Philbrick” from CrimeTraveller.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/aez456w
          “The Dover Demon Returns” by Mark Sullivan for Boston.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tbuu3vcw and Strange New England: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jztfkrsn
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March 05, 2023
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>27141959_ufo_encounter,bernard_pease_jr,bill_bartlett,boianai_ufo_sighting,chinese_hopping_vampire,darren_marlar,dover_demon,father_gill_ufo,innocence_project,jiangshi,loren_coleman,marie_philbrick,massachusetts_cryptid,montana_cold_case,papua_new_guinea_ufo,paranormal_podcast,qing_dynasty_vampire,true_crime_podcast,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0660
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Just To Keep Busy” (October 25, 1977)
          00:46:13.238 = Quiet Please, “Northern Lights” (January 30, 1949)
          01:15:51.524 = Radio City Playhouse, “Affliction” (September 25, 1949)
          01:44:22.690 = Mercer McLeod, “Blood On The Doorstep” (1946-1947)
          01:58:33.864 = Silver Theater: Dashiell Hammett’s “Maltese Falcon” (February 01, 1942)
          03:55:05.423 = The Sealed Book, “Death At Storm House” (April 22, 1945)
          04:25:16.859 = The Shadow, “The Phantom Voyage” (February 16, 1941)
          04:50:03.811 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0660
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72026268Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:44 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Northern Lights”: Two scientists built a time machine, and the cold thing that crawled back into the laboratory had every intention of staying. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Just To Keep Busy” (October 25, 1977)
          00:46:13.238 = Quiet Please, “Northern Lights” (January 30, 1949)
          01:15:51.524 = Radio City Playhouse, “Affliction” (September 25, 1949)
          01:44:22.690 = Mercer McLeod, “Blood On The Doorstep” (1946-1947)
          01:58:33.864 = Silver Theater: Dashiell Hammett’s “Maltese Falcon” (February 01, 1942)
          03:55:05.423 = The Sealed Book, “Death At Storm House” (April 22, 1945)
          04:25:16.859 = The Shadow, “The Phantom Voyage” (February 16, 1941)
          04:50:03.811 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0660
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17454classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/UnderwaterUFOs
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/UnderwaterUFOs
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/UnderwaterUFOs
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1092aaro,andrew_bloxam,channel_islands_ufo,enigma_labs,jeremy_corbell,mick_west,mufon,navy_ufo,ocean_ufo_mystery,pentagon_ufo,shag_harbour,tim_gallaudet,transmedium,uap,ufo_disclosure,underwater_ufos,usos,uss_omaha,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/oosterlinck
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/oosterlinck
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72014183Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Belgian woman vanished from her Canary Islands home on a Sunday night in May, and four days later investigators were sifting through a landfill. SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/oosterlinck Look for this podcast on...
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/oosterlinck
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>503aaron_h,belgian_expat_murder,canary_islands_crime,corralejo,dismemberment,drug_addiction_crime,family_murder,fuerteventura_murder,guardia_civil,katty_oosterlinck,landfill_body,matricide,mothers_day_murder,radial_saw_murder,son_kills_mother,spain_true_crime,true_crime_2026,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,zurita_landfillfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/hoggatt-intruder
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/hoggatt-intruder
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/hoggatt-intruder
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>522arkansas_true_crime,basement_intruder,crawlspace,darren_marlar,dutch_hoggatt,harding_university,hoggatt_basement,home_invasion,missing_persons_report,preston_landis,residential_burglary,searcy_arkansas,searcy_intruder,sharon_hoggatt,stranger_in_basement,true_crime,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,weird_news,white_county_arkansasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0659
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Trial For Murder” (October 24, 1977)
          00:48:20.210 = CBC Nightfall, “The Wedding” (April 15, 1983) ***WD
          01:18:54.528 = Nightmare, “Chance of a Ghost” (March 31, 1945) ***WD
          01:40:57.831 = Obsession, “The Hangman” (January 15, 1951) ***WD
          02:10:47.211 = Origin of Superstition, “Breaking The Wishbone” (1935)
          02:25:03.766 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Lydia Reynolds Case” (November 23, 1947)
          02:54:53.127 = Peril, “A Matter of Honor” (1953) ***WD
          03:21:57.779 = Mystery Playhouse, “Two Men In a Furnished Room” (September 27, 1946) ***WD
          03:45:48.955 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Night Has a Thousand Eyes” (August 19, 1953) ***WD
          04:09:26.274 = Price of Fear, “Fish” (September 1973)
          04:38:04.873 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Nick Knife” (August 01, 1945) ***WD
          05:02:05.115 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0659
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72015116Fri, 15 May 2026 04:24:17 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA writer is gifted the rope that hanged a notorious highwayman, and from that night forward, something with a face like impure wax begins following him through London — into his dreams, into his work, and finally into the jury box of a murder trial he...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Trial For Murder” (October 24, 1977)
          00:48:20.210 = CBC Nightfall, “The Wedding” (April 15, 1983) ***WD
          01:18:54.528 = Nightmare, “Chance of a Ghost” (March 31, 1945) ***WD
          01:40:57.831 = Obsession, “The Hangman” (January 15, 1951) ***WD
          02:10:47.211 = Origin of Superstition, “Breaking The Wishbone” (1935)
          02:25:03.766 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Lydia Reynolds Case” (November 23, 1947)
          02:54:53.127 = Peril, “A Matter of Honor” (1953) ***WD
          03:21:57.779 = Mystery Playhouse, “Two Men In a Furnished Room” (September 27, 1946) ***WD
          03:45:48.955 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Night Has a Thousand Eyes” (August 19, 1953) ***WD
          04:09:26.274 = Price of Fear, “Fish” (September 1973)
          04:38:04.873 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Nick Knife” (August 01, 1945) ***WD
          05:02:05.115 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0659
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18176classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/CowboysAndAliens
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/CowboysAndAliens
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: If you have seen the film, Cowboys and Aliens then the idea of spacecraft in the Wild West will not be so, well, alien to you. Although the film, as enjoyable as it is, is one-hundred percent fiction, there are numerous accounts of UFO and alien encounters in the tentative years of the United States. (Real Encounters of Cowboys And Aliens) *** Michael and Janet wouldn’t report their UFO abduction for ten years out of fear of not being believed. But once they told the story, it would set the Ufology community on fire. (The Buff Ledge Abduction) (The Buff Ledge Abduction) *** What is the Bermuda Triangle? What’s going on in this mysterious patch of the Atlantic Ocean where dozens of ships, planes, and people have disappeared without explanation? (Inside the Bermuda Triangle) *** From the "little green men" of rural Kentucky to a string of lights over Arizona spotted by thousands of people, there are several convincing, real UFO sightings that not only remain unexplained, but might even suggest we’re not alone in the universe. (UFO Sightings That Remain Unexplained)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:41.674 = Show Open
          00:03:36.481 = Real Encounters of Cowboys and Aliens
          00:14:56.841 = Inside The Bermuda Triangle ***
          00:25:04.794 = The Buff Ledge Abduction
          00:35:30.437 = UFO Sightings That Remain Unexplained ***
          01:00:56.192 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Real Encounters of Cowboys And Aliens” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9b3f2s
          “Inside The Bermuda Triangle” by Kaleena Fraga for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8shfn7
          “The Buff Ledge Abduction” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9bwuhf
          “UFO Sightings That Remain Unexplained” by Austin Harvey for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8wn67f
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          Originally aired: March 25, 2024
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/CowboysAndAliens
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: If you have seen the film, Cowboys and Aliens then the idea of spacecraft in the Wild West will not be so, well, alien to you. Although the film, as enjoyable as it is, is one-hundred percent fiction, there are numerous accounts of UFO and alien encounters in the tentative years of the United States. (Real Encounters of Cowboys And Aliens) *** Michael and Janet wouldn’t report their UFO abduction for ten years out of fear of not being believed. But once they told the story, it would set the Ufology community on fire. (The Buff Ledge Abduction) (The Buff Ledge Abduction) *** What is the Bermuda Triangle? What’s going on in this mysterious patch of the Atlantic Ocean where dozens of ships, planes, and people have disappeared without explanation? (Inside the Bermuda Triangle) *** From the "little green men" of rural Kentucky to a string of lights over Arizona spotted by thousands of people, there are several convincing, real UFO sightings that not only remain unexplained, but might even suggest we’re not alone in the universe. (UFO Sightings That Remain Unexplained)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:41.674 = Show Open
          00:03:36.481 = Real Encounters of Cowboys and Aliens
          00:14:56.841 = Inside The Bermuda Triangle ***
          00:25:04.794 = The Buff Ledge Abduction
          00:35:30.437 = UFO Sightings That Remain Unexplained ***
          01:00:56.192 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Real Encounters of Cowboys And Aliens” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9b3f2s
          “Inside The Bermuda Triangle” by Kaleena Fraga for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8shfn7
          “The Buff Ledge Abduction” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9bwuhf
          “UFO Sightings That Remain Unexplained” by Austin Harvey for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8wn67f
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally aired: March 25, 2024
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/naked-punxsutawney-man
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/fake-conspiracy-study
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/fake-conspiracy-study
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Sorry To Let You Go” (October 21, 1977)
          00:45:08.893 = MindWebs, “Letters From Underneath The Earth” (January 24, 1983)
          01:15:14.587 = Two On a Clue, “The Case of the Silent Witness” (October 03, 1944) ***WD
          01:29:41.774 = Mystery In The Air, “Black Cat” (September 18, 1947) ***WD
          01:55:27.900 = Molle’ Mystery Theater, “Creeper” (March 29, 1946)
          02:24:33.240 = Mr. Keen, “The Missing Witnesses” (January 13, 1944) ***WD
          02:52:57.583 = Murder at Midnight, “Ape Song” (April 13, 1947) ***WD
          03:19:33.899 = Black Museum, “Auto Service Card” (March 28, 1952) ***WD
          03:45:30.365 = Mysterious Traveler, “It’s Only Money” (January 08, 1952)
          04:14:43.412 = Mystery House, “Death Passed My Window” (March 31, 1946) ***WD
          04:40:59.457 = Night Beat, “Sanctuary” (June 22, 1951)
          05:08:08.740 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71999798Thu, 14 May 2026 03:25:12 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFive words from a faceless machine end Walter Hayes's career — and send him down a spiral where the only solution he can see is to be worth more dead than alive. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora,...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Sorry To Let You Go” (October 21, 1977)
          00:45:08.893 = MindWebs, “Letters From Underneath The Earth” (January 24, 1983)
          01:15:14.587 = Two On a Clue, “The Case of the Silent Witness” (October 03, 1944) ***WD
          01:29:41.774 = Mystery In The Air, “Black Cat” (September 18, 1947) ***WD
          01:55:27.900 = Molle’ Mystery Theater, “Creeper” (March 29, 1946)
          02:24:33.240 = Mr. Keen, “The Missing Witnesses” (January 13, 1944) ***WD
          02:52:57.583 = Murder at Midnight, “Ape Song” (April 13, 1947) ***WD
          03:19:33.899 = Black Museum, “Auto Service Card” (March 28, 1952) ***WD
          03:45:30.365 = Mysterious Traveler, “It’s Only Money” (January 08, 1952)
          04:14:43.412 = Mystery House, “Death Passed My Window” (March 31, 1946) ***WD
          04:40:59.457 = Night Beat, “Sanctuary” (June 22, 1951)
          05:08:08.740 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18539classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/CondemnedAsAWitch
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/CondemnedAsAWitch
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We’ve all heard of the Salem Witch Trials – but accusations of witchcraft took place everywhere, not just Massachusetts. But who were these individuals, and were they guilty of what they were convicted of and killed for? (People Killed As Witches) *** Of course, not all those charged with witchcraft died in the 1600s during the witch trial mania – some died much much later, like the 21st century. Yes, it still happens even today. (Modern Witch Killings) *** The ways witches were tested during the mass hysteria of the witch trials resulted in some bizarre and cruel ways to determine if someone was a witch. And I’d bet most all of us would be deemed witches if forced to take the tests today. (How To Test a Witch) *** But before we get into the people who were accused, the tactics used to test them or make them confess, and how many of them were killed, we’ll look at some of the misconceptions of the Salem Witch Trials that you probably think are true. (Salem Witch Trial Misconceptions)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:00.501 = Show Open
          00:03:00.571 = Salem Witch Trial Misconceptions
          00:11:28.154 = People Killed As Witches ***
          00:26:21.262 = How To Test a Witch
          00:35:31.660 = Modern Witch Killings ***
          00:47:41.080 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Witch’s Brew” poem: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n7p3j8us
          “Salem Witch Trial Misconceptions” by Tamar Altebarmakian for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57ah3yw5
          “How To Test a Witch” by Tamar Altebarmakian for Ranker’s Witchcraft: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/34vsfs9r
          “People Killed As Witches” by Laura Allan for Ranker’s History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3pejpv5c
          “Modern Witch Killings” by Greg Beneven for Ranker’s History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rafzhksz
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March 04, 2023
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995380Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessCenturies ago, fear and superstition led to bizarre and cruel witch trials, where the accused faced impossible tests—from floating in water to being weighed against Bibles — that often sealed their grim fate. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/CondemnedAsAWitch
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We’ve all heard of the Salem Witch Trials – but accusations of witchcraft took place everywhere, not just Massachusetts. But who were these individuals, and were they guilty of what they were convicted of and killed for? (People Killed As Witches) *** Of course, not all those charged with witchcraft died in the 1600s during the witch trial mania – some died much much later, like the 21st century. Yes, it still happens even today. (Modern Witch Killings) *** The ways witches were tested during the mass hysteria of the witch trials resulted in some bizarre and cruel ways to determine if someone was a witch. And I’d bet most all of us would be deemed witches if forced to take the tests today. (How To Test a Witch) *** But before we get into the people who were accused, the tactics used to test them or make them confess, and how many of them were killed, we’ll look at some of the misconceptions of the Salem Witch Trials that you probably think are true. (Salem Witch Trial Misconceptions)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:00.501 = Show Open
          00:03:00.571 = Salem Witch Trial Misconceptions
          00:11:28.154 = People Killed As Witches ***
          00:26:21.262 = How To Test a Witch
          00:35:31.660 = Modern Witch Killings ***
          00:47:41.080 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Witch’s Brew” poem: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n7p3j8us
          “Salem Witch Trial Misconceptions” by Tamar Altebarmakian for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57ah3yw5
          “How To Test a Witch” by Tamar Altebarmakian for Ranker’s Witchcraft: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/34vsfs9r
          “People Killed As Witches” by Laura Allan for Ranker’s History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3pejpv5c
          “Modern Witch Killings” by Greg Beneven for Ranker’s History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rafzhksz
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March 04, 2023
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at 2928bridget_bishop,bridget_cleary,dark_history,darren_marlar,giles_corey,malleus_maleficarum,modern_witch_killings,occult_history,paranormal_podcast,salem_witch_trials,spectral_evidence,true_crime_podcast,weird_darkness,werewolf_of_dole,witch_burnings,witchcraft_history,witch_executions,witch_hunts,witch_testing,witch_trialsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/elkins
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/elkins
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/ohio-bigfoot-flap-2026
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/ohio-bigfoot-flap-2026
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Island on Silvertree Lake” (October 19, 1977)
          00:46:15.152 = Lights Out, “the Projective Mr. Drogan” (January 26, 1943)
          01:15:39.621 = Lux Radio Theater, “Return of Peter Grimm” (February 13, 1939)
          02:17:22.687 = Macabre, “Crystalline Man” (January 01, 1962) ***WD
          02:45:43.599 = Philip Marlowe, “Bid For Freedom” (January 21, 1950)
          03:14:29.567 = Results Inc, “Mummy’s Walk” (December 03, 1944)
          03:42:38.776 = Black Mass, “Shidah And Kuziba” (October 16, 1973) ***WD
          03:56:34.198 = Michael Shayne, “Date At Cliff House” (April 16, 1945)
          04:26:13.554 = Beyond Midnight, “Marble Room” (September 26, 1969) ***WD
          04:53:52.211 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0657
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71985291Wed, 13 May 2026 03:53:21 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA curving Mississippi lake road after sundown, a wedding present on the passenger seat, and a quiet island resort across the water where the ferryman takes fifty cents — exact change only. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Island on Silvertree Lake” (October 19, 1977)
          00:46:15.152 = Lights Out, “the Projective Mr. Drogan” (January 26, 1943)
          01:15:39.621 = Lux Radio Theater, “Return of Peter Grimm” (February 13, 1939)
          02:17:22.687 = Macabre, “Crystalline Man” (January 01, 1962) ***WD
          02:45:43.599 = Philip Marlowe, “Bid For Freedom” (January 21, 1950)
          03:14:29.567 = Results Inc, “Mummy’s Walk” (December 03, 1944)
          03:42:38.776 = Black Mass, “Shidah And Kuziba” (October 16, 1973) ***WD
          03:56:34.198 = Michael Shayne, “Date At Cliff House” (April 16, 1945)
          04:26:13.554 = Beyond Midnight, “Marble Room” (September 26, 1969) ***WD
          04:53:52.211 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          THE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: THE VIOLA HYATT CASE (1959, ALABAMA)Viola Hyatt was a 30-year-old farm woman living with her father Martin on a hog farm near White Plains, Alabama. Raised by a cruel, sickly mother who told her daily she was a curse, Viola grew up isolated, heavy-set, and physically strong from butchering the family's hogs herself — a job she took over from her father as a teenager. When her father rented a small trailer on the property to two construction workers — brothers Emmett and Lee Harper, both WWII veterans (one a Bataan Death March survivor) — the arrangement turned ugly. The brothers sexually abused Viola, beat her father when he objected, and treated the family with contempt. Viola endured it for months. On the morning of June 27, she loaded her father's 12-gauge shotgun, walked to the trailer, and shot both men in the face. She then used the double-bit axe from the barn to dismember the bodies, loaded the parts into the brothers' own 1957 Ford, and drove all night through three Alabama counties — Calhoun, Etowah, and Cleburne — scattering arms, legs, and torsos along roadsides, in briar patches, and in the Tallapoosa River. The bodies were so disfigured that police couldn't identify them for 17 days. They called the victims "Mr. X" and "Mr. Y." The case broke when the construction foreman recognized police sketches and connected them to a phone call Viola had made claiming the brothers were tending to a sick mother. Police found blood in the trunk of the car, the buried axe, and damage to the trailer door — and after a six-hour interrogation, Viola confessed. She was evaluated at Brice Mental Hospital, found sane, and pled guilty in March of the following year to avoid the electric chair. She received a life sentence. She never explained her motive beyond saying the abuse "wasn't the main reason" — it was "worse than that." She refused interviews for the rest of her life. Paroled in 1970, she lived quietly in a trailer park until her death in 1992, taking whatever the full story was to the grave.
          
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          EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-twopairsofeverything
          
          THE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: THE VIOLA HYATT CASE (1959, ALABAMA)Viola Hyatt was a 30-year-old farm woman living with her father Martin on a hog farm near White Plains, Alabama. Raised by a cruel, sickly mother who told her daily she was a curse, Viola grew up isolated, heavy-set, and physically strong from butchering the family's hogs herself — a job she took over from her father as a teenager. When her father rented a small trailer on the property to two construction workers — brothers Emmett and Lee Harper, both WWII veterans (one a Bataan Death March survivor) — the arrangement turned ugly. The brothers sexually abused Viola, beat her father when he objected, and treated the family with contempt. Viola endured it for months. On the morning of June 27, she loaded her father's 12-gauge shotgun, walked to the trailer, and shot both men in the face. She then used the double-bit axe from the barn to dismember the bodies, loaded the parts into the brothers' own 1957 Ford, and drove all night through three Alabama counties — Calhoun, Etowah, and Cleburne — scattering arms, legs, and torsos along roadsides, in briar patches, and in the Tallapoosa River. The bodies were so disfigured that police couldn't identify them for 17 days. They called the victims "Mr. X" and "Mr. Y." The case broke when the construction foreman recognized police sketches and connected them to a phone call Viola had made claiming the brothers were tending to a sick mother. Police found blood in the trunk of the car, the buried axe, and damage to the trailer door — and after a six-hour interrogation, Viola confessed. She was evaluated at Brice Mental Hospital, found sane, and pled guilty in March of the following year to avoid the electric chair. She received a life sentence. She never explained her motive beyond saying the abuse "wasn't the main reason" — it was "worse than that." She refused interviews for the rest of her life. Paroled in 1970, she lived quietly in a trailer park until her death in 1992, taking whatever the full story was to the grave.
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/YorkshireWitch
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: What if we just discovered we're sharing Earth with another intelligent species? Scientists have found something mind-blowing, and if they are right, nothing is ever going to be the same. (When They Arrive – Earth’s First Contact Playbook) *** When a young boy stumbled upon a cave ritual in rural Mexico, he uncovered a terrifying cult led by a self-proclaimed goddess who had turned village farmers into willing executioners. (Blood Priestess of Yerba Buena) *** In the case of an 1816 murder, an old security guard recognized the attacker just by voice - but when the suspect ended up on death row, he swore they got the wrong guy. (Murder At The Pottery) *** When strange noises in an old farmhouse turned out to be a mongoose who could sing, spy on neighbors, and speak multiple languages, the Irving family's quiet life on the Isle of Man would never be the same. (The Strange True Tale of Gef The Talking Mongoose) *** There's something seriously strange about Saturn - a giant hexagon storm at its north pole that's got both NASA scientists and conspiracy theorists buzzing about what it could mean, strange radio signals that are unexplainable, and the odd history of how it was seen and interpreted by humans through the years. (The Science, Secrets, Strangeness, and Songs of Saturn) *** In 1800s England, Mary Bateman posed as a powerful witch to con desperate people out of their money - until her "magical cures" turned to murder. (The Cunning Crimes of The Yorkshire Witch)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:40.399 = Show Open
          00:04:03.792 = The Cunning Crimes of the Yorkshire Witch
          00:14:31.135 = When They Arrive: Earth’s First Contact Playbook ***
          00:33:09.022 = Blood Priestess of Yerba Buena
          00:43:19.864 = Murder At The Pottery ***
          00:46:23.172 = The Science, Secrets, Strangeness, and Songs of Saturn
          00:53:45.030 = The Strange True Tale of Gef the Talking Mongoose ***
          00:59:43.434 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Cunning Crimes of the Yorkshire Witch”: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/577601/mary-bateman-witch-yorkshire-murder, http://winsham.blogspot.com/2016/05/murder-and-lies-mary-bateman-yorkshire.html,https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/bateman-mary.htm
          “Blood Priestess of Yerba Buena”: https://the-line-up.com/magdalena-solis-high-priestess-of-mexico,https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/solis-magdalena.htm, https://vocal.media/criminal/magdalena-solis-s-cult,https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/magdalena-sol%C3%ADs-the-high-priestess-of-blood-1278a81dea48
          “Murder At The Pottery”: https://hauntedpalaceblog.com/2024/11/29/the-ouseburn-murder-and-the-macabre-afterlife-of-charles-smith/
          “The Strange True Tale of Gef The Talking Mongoose”: http://gefmongoose.blogspot.com/p/the-story-of-gef.html,https://www.weirdhistorian.com/things-said-about-the-talking-mongoose-of-the-isle-of-man/,https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/gef-the-talking-mongoose-true-story-nandor-fodor,https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/03/the-strange-and-deeply-unlikely-tale-of-gef-the-talking-mongoose/,https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/vh35kXxrrqPRYn1mMJJb17/the-curious-case-of-the-talking-mongoose
          “The Science, Secrets, Strangeness, and Songs of Saturn”: https://www.ufoinsight.com/conspiracy/historical/saturn-not-what-we-think, https://www.space.com/30608-mysterious-saturn-hexagon-explained.html,https://www.space.com/11205-saturn-strange-radio-signals-cassini.html,https://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/hercolobus/esp_hercolobus_34.htm, https://www.mazzastick.com/saturn-moon-matrix/, http://www.atlanteanconspiracy.com/2008/07/saturn-satan-and-666.html, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWHLCHv4PiI (sounds of Saturn)
          “When They Arrive: Earth’s First Contact Playbook”: https://anomalien.com/guide-what-to-do-if-non-human-intelligence-is-confirmed-on-earth/, https://www.aaro.mil/UAP-Cases/Official-UAP-Imagery/, https://www.cnes-geipan.fr/en/node/58792, https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/science/en/office-chief-science-advisor/sky-canada-project,https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116282/text, https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3965403/dod-examining-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena/,https://www.npr.org/2023/07/27/1190390376/ufo-hearing-non-human-biologics-uaps,https://thedebrief.org/intelligence-officials-say-u-s-has-retrieved-non-human-craft/,https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4008836/reports-of-drone-incursions-taken-seriously-dod-spokesman-says/, https://www.congress.gov/amendment/118th-congress/senate-amendment/2610/text,https://anomalien.com/aliens-sending-three-word-nuclear-warning-claims-ex-army-official/#google_vignette,https://anomalien.com/the-ongoing-interplay-between-non-human-intelligence-and-humanity/#google_vignette,https://anomalien.com/ufos-hacked-nuclear-codes-russia-and-usa-were-near-the-brink-of-nuclear-war/,https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/are-aliens-demons-what-does-the-bible-say.html,https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-does-the-bible-say-about-aliens.html, https://weirddarkness.com/if-aliens-are-real-can-i-still-be-a-christian-churchoftheundead/
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/YorkshireWitch
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: What if we just discovered we're sharing Earth with another intelligent species? Scientists have found something mind-blowing, and if they are right, nothing is ever going to be the same. (When They Arrive – Earth’s First Contact Playbook) *** When a young boy stumbled upon a cave ritual in rural Mexico, he uncovered a terrifying cult led by a self-proclaimed goddess who had turned village farmers into willing executioners. (Blood Priestess of Yerba Buena) *** In the case of an 1816 murder, an old security guard recognized the attacker just by voice - but when the suspect ended up on death row, he swore they got the wrong guy. (Murder At The Pottery) *** When strange noises in an old farmhouse turned out to be a mongoose who could sing, spy on neighbors, and speak multiple languages, the Irving family's quiet life on the Isle of Man would never be the same. (The Strange True Tale of Gef The Talking Mongoose) *** There's something seriously strange about Saturn - a giant hexagon storm at its north pole that's got both NASA scientists and conspiracy theorists buzzing about what it could mean, strange radio signals that are unexplainable, and the odd history of how it was seen and interpreted by humans through the years. (The Science, Secrets, Strangeness, and Songs of Saturn) *** In 1800s England, Mary Bateman posed as a powerful witch to con desperate people out of their money - until her "magical cures" turned to murder. (The Cunning Crimes of The Yorkshire Witch)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:40.399 = Show Open
          00:04:03.792 = The Cunning Crimes of the Yorkshire Witch
          00:14:31.135 = When They Arrive: Earth’s First Contact Playbook ***
          00:33:09.022 = Blood Priestess of Yerba Buena
          00:43:19.864 = Murder At The Pottery ***
          00:46:23.172 = The Science, Secrets, Strangeness, and Songs of Saturn
          00:53:45.030 = The Strange True Tale of Gef the Talking Mongoose ***
          00:59:43.434 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Cunning Crimes of the Yorkshire Witch”: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/577601/mary-bateman-witch-yorkshire-murder, http://winsham.blogspot.com/2016/05/murder-and-lies-mary-bateman-yorkshire.html,https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/bateman-mary.htm
          “Blood Priestess of Yerba Buena”: https://the-line-up.com/magdalena-solis-high-priestess-of-mexico,https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/solis-magdalena.htm, https://vocal.media/criminal/magdalena-solis-s-cult,https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/magdalena-sol%C3%ADs-the-high-priestess-of-blood-1278a81dea48
          “Murder At The Pottery”: https://hauntedpalaceblog.com/2024/11/29/the-ouseburn-murder-and-the-macabre-afterlife-of-charles-smith/
          “The Strange True Tale of Gef The Talking Mongoose”: http://gefmongoose.blogspot.com/p/the-story-of-gef.html,https://www.weirdhistorian.com/things-said-about-the-talking-mongoose-of-the-isle-of-man/,https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/gef-the-talking-mongoose-true-story-nandor-fodor,https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/03/the-strange-and-deeply-unlikely-tale-of-gef-the-talking-mongoose/,https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/vh35kXxrrqPRYn1mMJJb17/the-curious-case-of-the-talking-mongoose
          “The Science, Secrets,...]]>3743aliens_and_the_bible,blood_priestess,dalby_spook,darren_marlar,demonic_deception,first_contact,gef_talking_mongoose,isle_of_man_mystery,magdalena_solis,mary_bateman,murder_at_the_pottery,paranormal_podcast,saturn_hexagon,saturn_mysteries,true_crime_podcast,ufo_disclosure,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darkness,yerba_buena_cult,yorkshire_witchfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/jonesboro-fight-club
          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/jonesboro-fight-club
          
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          SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/jonesboro-fight-club
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/UfoDisclosure
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = I Was One Of The Eleven
          00:03:50.143 = Show Open
          00:06:02.082 = Two Disclosures In Eleven Days
          00:21:08.349 = The Material Witnesses ***
          00:47:39.253 = From Enoch to Element 115 ***
          01:05:11.617 = Where The Ladder Leads ***
          01:21:24.510 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Originally aired: May 12, 2026
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/UfoDisclosure
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = I Was One Of The Eleven
          00:03:50.143 = Show Open
          00:06:02.082 = Two Disclosures In Eleven Days
          00:21:08.349 = The Material Witnesses ***
          00:47:39.253 = From Enoch to Element 115 ***
          01:05:11.617 = Where The Ladder Leads ***
          01:21:24.510 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          Originally aired: May 12, 2026
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Return Engagement” (October 17, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:14.749 = Harry Lime, “Too Many Colors” (August 03, 1951)
          01:10:16.188 = Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Lamp” (July 07, 1984)
          01:35:55.862 = The Haunting Hour, “Ptolomey’s Grave” (April 14, 1945) ***WD
          02:00:46.453 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Vampire’s Desire” (July 17, 1941)
          02:25:28.357 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Writes An Epitaph” (January 28, 1948) ***WD
          02:51:08.798 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Grand Old Man” (December 21, 1946)
          03:20:24.671 = House of Mystery, “Gift From The Dead” (August 03, 1947) ***WD
          03:50:07.476 = Incredible But True, “Only A Miracle” (1950-1951)
          03:53:45.337 = Inner Sanctum, “The Skull That Walked” (April 15, 1944)
          04:21:32.456 = The Key, “Chicken” (1956) ***WD
          04:45:52.876 =
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Return Engagement” (October 17, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:14.749 = Harry Lime, “Too Many Colors” (August 03, 1951)
          01:10:16.188 = Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Lamp” (July 07, 1984)
          01:35:55.862 = The Haunting Hour, “Ptolomey’s Grave” (April 14, 1945) ***WD
          02:00:46.453 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Vampire’s Desire” (July 17, 1941)
          02:25:28.357 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Writes An Epitaph” (January 28, 1948) ***WD
          02:51:08.798 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Grand Old Man” (December 21, 1946)
          03:20:24.671 = House of Mystery, “Gift From The Dead” (August 03, 1947) ***WD
          03:50:07.476 = Incredible But True, “Only A Miracle” (1950-1951)
          03:53:45.337 = Inner Sanctum, “The Skull That Walked” (April 15, 1944)
          04:21:32.456 = The Key, “Chicken” (1956) ***WD
          04:45:52.876 =
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/SpyWitchWych
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Was a woman found dead in a wych elm tree in wartime England actually a WWII German spy? (Bella in the Wych Elm) *** Jonathan Reed couldn’t bear to be separated from his wife ... so he moved into her tomb. (Til Death Do Us Part) *** Dr. Milton Rokeach forced three men who all believed themselves to be the Messiah to live together for two years in an effort to bring them out of their irrationality. But what Rokeach learned had little to do with the men themselves. (The Three Christs of Ypsilanti) *** A bodiless voice torments a lone beachgoer camping out. (Spirit Voice on the Beach) *** Only months after the infamous ax murders in Villisca, Iowa - the quiet farm community of Payson, Illinois was shattered by its own terrifying murder case. (The Pfanschmidt Murders) *** In an effort to test one of his theories on social behavior, psychologist Muzafer Sherif released twenty-two 12-year-old boys into a sparsely supervised wilderness camp — and then covertly provoked them to fight each other. (The Robbers Cave Experiment) *** Witch hunts and trials. They didn’t end in Salem – they live on even today in Papua New Guinea. (Papua New Guinea Witchcraft) *** A man in Japan sees small, childlike ashen white aliens. (Childlike Aliens) *** How can a holy book such as the Christian bible bring bad luck? One paranormal museum in West Virginia has the answer with an infamous display of the 666 Bible. (The 666 Bible) *** The people of Hannibal, Missouri in the late 1800s would remain appalled that one of their most prominent residents could be murdered without retribution. Even a $10,000 reward couldn’t bring justice. (The Stillwell Murder) *** A father takes his son to the ruins of an old, burned down building – and the boy sees something his father doesn’t. (The Old Factory Visit) *** “The Devil’s Advocate” - it’s a phrase that can be traced to the Roman Catholic Church that long had an actual official office for a person who was employed to be exactly that – an advocate for the devil. And he still works for the church even today. (The Devil’s Advocate)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:51.758 = Show Open
          00:03:56.427 = Was Bella In The Wych Elm a WWII Spy?
          00:17:52.860 = Til Death Do Us Part ***
          00:20:30.246 = The Three Christs of Ypsilanti
          00:28:17.112 = Spirit Voice On The Beach
          00:32:35.825 = The Pfanschmidt Murders of 1912 ***
          00:41:38.517 = Devil’s Advocate
          00:45:43.295 = The Robbers Cave Experiment
          00:53:23.042 = Papua New Guinea Witchcraft ***
          00:59:43.636 = Child Aliens
          00:1:03:02.762 = The 666 Bible
          01:08:44.469 = The Stillwell Murder ***
          01:20:23.228 = The Old Factory Visit
          01:25:09.988 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Was Bella in the Wych Elm a WWII German Spy?” posted at The UnRedacted: https://tinyurl.com/wtxqr7l
          “The Pfanschmidt Murders” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: https://tinyurl.com/uolq6b8
          “Spirit Voice on the Beach” by Berggraf38, posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/qngcm6l
          “The Three Christs of Ypsilanti” by Taig Spearman for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/w9delgl
          “The Robbers Cave Experiment” by Taig Spearman for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/yx66lpob
          “Papua New Guinea Witchcraft” by Caleb Strom for Ancient Origins: https://tinyurl.com/rvpyyva
          “The Devil’s Advocate” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/vluuhdg
          “Childlike Aliens” by Terry Larch for FreakLore.com: https://tinyurl.com/snrkrbm
          “The 666 Bible” by Theresa at Theresa’s Haunted History of the Tri-State: https://tinyurl.com/t8dlnez
          “The Stillwell Murder” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yd4uupot
          “The Old Factory Visit” by Mike, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: (link no longer available)
          “Til Death Do Us Part” by Jessica Ferri at The-Line-Up.com: https://the-line-up.com/mary-reed
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/SpyWitchWych
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Was a woman found dead in a wych elm tree in wartime England actually a WWII German spy? (Bella in the Wych Elm) *** Jonathan Reed couldn’t bear to be separated from his wife ... so he moved into her tomb. (Til Death Do Us Part) *** Dr. Milton Rokeach forced three men who all believed themselves to be the Messiah to live together for two years in an effort to bring them out of their irrationality. But what Rokeach learned had little to do with the men themselves. (The Three Christs of Ypsilanti) *** A bodiless voice torments a lone beachgoer camping out. (Spirit Voice on the Beach) *** Only months after the infamous ax murders in Villisca, Iowa - the quiet farm community of Payson, Illinois was shattered by its own terrifying murder case. (The Pfanschmidt Murders) *** In an effort to test one of his theories on social behavior, psychologist Muzafer Sherif released twenty-two 12-year-old boys into a sparsely supervised wilderness camp — and then covertly provoked them to fight each other. (The Robbers Cave Experiment) *** Witch hunts and trials. They didn’t end in Salem – they live on even today in Papua New Guinea. (Papua New Guinea Witchcraft) *** A man in Japan sees small, childlike ashen white aliens. (Childlike Aliens) *** How can a holy book such as the Christian bible bring bad luck? One paranormal museum in West Virginia has the answer with an infamous display of the 666 Bible. (The 666 Bible) *** The people of Hannibal, Missouri in the late 1800s would remain appalled that one of their most prominent residents could be murdered without retribution. Even a $10,000 reward couldn’t bring justice. (The Stillwell Murder) *** A father takes his son to the ruins of an old, burned down building – and the boy sees something his father doesn’t. (The Old Factory Visit) *** “The Devil’s Advocate” - it’s a phrase that can be traced to the Roman Catholic Church that long had an actual official office for a person who was employed to be exactly that – an advocate for the devil. And he still works for the church even today. (The Devil’s Advocate)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:51.758 = Show Open
          00:03:56.427 = Was Bella In The Wych Elm a WWII Spy?
          00:17:52.860 = Til Death Do Us Part ***
          00:20:30.246 = The Three Christs of Ypsilanti
          00:28:17.112 = Spirit Voice On The Beach
          00:32:35.825 = The Pfanschmidt Murders of 1912 ***
          00:41:38.517 = Devil’s Advocate
          00:45:43.295 = The Robbers Cave Experiment
          00:53:23.042 = Papua New Guinea Witchcraft ***
          00:59:43.636 = Child Aliens
          00:1:03:02.762 = The 666 Bible
          01:08:44.469 = The Stillwell Murder ***
          01:20:23.228 = The Old Factory Visit
          01:25:09.988 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Was Bella in the Wych Elm a WWII German Spy?” posted at The UnRedacted: https://tinyurl.com/wtxqr7l
          “The Pfanschmidt Murders” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: 5183666_bible,bella_in_the_wych_elm,child_aliens_japan,devils_advocate,hagley_wood_mystery,hannibal_missouri,jonathan_reed_tomb,milton_rokeach,papua_new_guinea_witches,paranormal_stories,pfanschmidt_murders,robbers_cave_experiment,santa_barbara_ghost,stillwell_murder,three_christs_ypsilanti,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,villisca_axe_murders,weird_darkness,wwii_nazi_spy_ringfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/stepmom-starves-daughter
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          HOUR ONE: “The devil made me do it.” It’s an excuse that has been used so often by so many that it has lost its meaning, and its effectiveness. So only a fool or a madman would commit a horrible act and then try to blame it on the devil or a demon… unless, of course, that person truly believes that is exactly what happened to them. (A Demon Made Me Do It) *** The little Norwegian village of Bærum Verk still stands as an old foundry settlement, and is an active place, both as a place to work, and as a place to live – and as a place to keep living even after you’re dead. (The Most Haunted Village in Norway) *** There are more than a few stories from upright citizens around the world who claim to have seen tiny humans. I’m not talking about the diminutive human beings we used to classify as dwarves or midgets until we became more enlightened. I’m talking about short, maybe two-foot tall, perfectly proportioned people. (Big Stories About Little People)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: Like many desolate places, the Arctic has its share of ghost stories and haunted legends floating around the frigid, wild areas of its domain. It might be the frights rather than the cold that gives you goosebumps. (Ghostly Shivers of the Arctic Circle) *** You never know what might be lurking just out of sight – in the shadows, behind a door. I’ll share a few true stories that might make you double-check the locks at night and check the closet before going to bed. (Never Trust The Dark) *** When you think of the Salem Witch Trials, you typically think of women being burned at the stake, innocently accused of witchcraft. There are two incorrect assumption about that mental picture. First, most of the accused were hung, and none have been truly verified to be burned alive. And second, sorcery and Satan worship were not seen to be bound by gender, and so either a man, woman, boy, or girl could be a witch. And one of those unfortunate men was Giles Corey – but his punishment went beyond the norm, and into the gruesome. (The Most Dreadful Execution of The Salem Witch Trials)
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          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: When John and Eva were married they told their relatives that they planned to honeymoon on the Atlantic coast, but John had another plan, and it would not be his last deception. But it would be the first act in what ended up being a mystery that has still gone unsolved to this day. (The Lawrenceburg Shanty-Boat Mystery) *** Weirdo family member James Pierce brings a true story that he calls, “It Came Through the Screen Door”. *** A 5-year-old boy having the time of his life at a carnival suddenly goes missing – and when found later there is no evidence whatsoever as to how he got where he was, who took him there, or what happened to him before he was found. (The Disturbing Case of Little Stephen McKerron) *** Weirdo family member Joy Cruz remembers something her mother told her as a child… and it quite possibly saved her soul. (I’ve Seen The Devil)
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          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “The Genesis of Geraldine” by David Jeremiah for Light Source: https://tinyurl.com/y7t7nuwx
          “A Demon Made Me Do It” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y2qedyjq, and Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/yb8e6z25
          “The Most Haunted Village in Norway” from Moon Mausoleum: https://tinyurl.com/ya8nuxur
          “The Lawrenceburg Shanty-Boat Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yyod3q3j
          “Big Stories About Little People” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ycql47wq
          “It Came Through the Screen Door” by Weirdo family member James Pierce
          “Ghostly Shivers of the Arctic Circle” by Jodi Smith for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/yc9ymjyx
          “The Most Dreadful Execution of The Salem Witch Trials” from Sometimes Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/y979qn8e, and Evan Corey for History: https://tinyurl.com/y7qt45kx
          “I’ve Seen The Devil” by Joy Cruz for Weird Darkness: https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit
          “The Disturbing Case of Little Stephen McKerron” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/ydf4w6ce
          “Never Trust the Dark” from The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/y7bgdq5z
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          HOUR ONE: “The devil made me do it.” It’s an excuse that has been used so often by so many that it has lost its meaning, and its effectiveness. So only a fool or a madman would commit a horrible act and then try to blame it on the devil or a demon… unless, of course, that person truly believes that is exactly what happened to them. (A Demon Made Me Do It) *** The little Norwegian village of Bærum Verk still stands as an old foundry settlement, and is an active place, both as a place to work, and as a place to live – and as a place to keep living even after you’re dead. (The Most Haunted Village in Norway) *** There are more than a few stories from upright citizens around the world who claim to have seen tiny humans. I’m not talking about the diminutive human beings we used to classify as dwarves or midgets until we became more enlightened. I’m talking about short, maybe two-foot tall, perfectly proportioned people. (Big Stories About Little People)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: Like many desolate places, the Arctic has its share of ghost stories and haunted legends floating around the frigid, wild areas of its domain. It might be the frights rather than the cold that gives you goosebumps. (Ghostly Shivers of the Arctic Circle) *** You never know what might be lurking just out of sight – in the shadows, behind a door. I’ll share a few true stories that might make you double-check the locks at night and check the closet before going to bed. (Never Trust The Dark) *** When you think of the Salem Witch Trials, you typically think of women being burned at the stake, innocently accused of witchcraft. There are two incorrect assumption about that mental picture. First, most of the accused were hung, and none have been truly verified to be burned alive. And second, sorcery and Satan worship were not seen to be bound by gender, and so either a man, woman, boy, or girl could be a witch. And one of those unfortunate men was Giles Corey – but his punishment went beyond the norm, and into the gruesome. (The Most Dreadful Execution of The Salem Witch Trials)
          ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: When John and Eva were married they told their relatives that they planned to honeymoon on the Atlantic coast, but John had another plan, and it would not be his last deception. But it would be the first act in what ended up being a mystery that has still gone unsolved to this day. (The Lawrenceburg Shanty-Boat Mystery) *** Weirdo family member James Pierce brings a true story that he calls, “It Came Through the Screen Door”. *** A 5-year-old boy having the time of his life at a carnival suddenly goes missing – and when found later there is no evidence whatsoever as to how he got where he was, who took him there, or what happened to him before he was found. (The Disturbing Case of Little Stephen McKerron) *** Weirdo family member Joy Cruz remembers something her mother told her as a child… and it quite possibly saved her soul. (I’ve Seen The Devil)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “The Genesis of Geraldine” by David Jeremiah for Light Source: https://tinyurl.com/y7t7nuwx
          “A Demon Made Me Do It” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y2qedyjq, and Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/yb8e6z25
          “The Most...]]>7349falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0655
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Mystery Theater, “The People of Sissora” (October 14, 1977)
          00:45:53.743 = Murder By Experts, “It’s Luck That Counts” (August 29, 1949)
          01:15:23.858 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Speak No More” (May 07, 1958)
          01:34:57.034 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD
          02:05:56.415 = Dark Fantasy, “Convoy For Atlantis” (March 27, 1942)
          02:28:30.890 = BBC Fear on 4, “Survival” (March 19, 1989)
          02:57:27.374 = Future Tense, “Tunnel Under The World” (May 22, 1974) ***WD
          03:24:06.381 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)
          04:08:08.795 = Ave Maria Hour, “St. Benedict of Nursia VS Poison And Witchcraft” (1939)
          04:31:51.450 = Hall of Fantasy, “Death In The Bayous” (March 06, 1947)
          05:01:47.886 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Mystery Theater, “The People of Sissora” (October 14, 1977)
          00:45:53.743 = Murder By Experts, “It’s Luck That Counts” (August 29, 1949)
          01:15:23.858 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Speak No More” (May 07, 1958)
          01:34:57.034 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD
          02:05:56.415 = Dark Fantasy, “Convoy For Atlantis” (March 27, 1942)
          02:28:30.890 = BBC Fear on 4, “Survival” (March 19, 1989)
          02:57:27.374 = Future Tense, “Tunnel Under The World” (May 22, 1974) ***WD
          03:24:06.381 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)
          04:08:08.795 = Ave Maria Hour, “St. Benedict of Nursia VS Poison And Witchcraft” (1939)
          04:31:51.450 = Hall of Fantasy, “Death In The Bayous” (March 06, 1947)
          05:01:47.886 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0655
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18159falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/AloneOnTheJob
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/AloneOnTheJob
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Complete isolation sounds horrifying, but for people who work alone, it just becomes part of the process. *** Fog and mist are a staple of creating a perfect horror atmosphere. In some cases, such as movies like “The Fog” or “The Mist”, it is the creeping haze that is the danger itself. But then there is the true story from the Florida woods of a supernatural fog bank that appeared to eat people alive. *** How did The Devil's footprint get in a rock in North Carolina? *** One of our Weirdo family members didn’t used to believe in the supernatural – but that changed when he insisted that the ghost prove it exists. *** Mysterious fires and moving objects have terrified the residents of a house in central Morocco.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:03.467 = Show Open
          00:02:51.044 = Creepy Working Alone Stories
          00:27:01.430 = A Strange Carnivorous Mist ***
          00:35:48.414 = Devil’s Rock
          00:39:48.078 = Demanding Proof ***
          00:41:53.899 = Poltergeist in Morocco
          00:48:58.487 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Creepy Working Alone Stories” by Stefanie Hammond fore Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/tuxe6zd
          “A Strange Carnivorous Mist” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/vyveg7a
          “Devil’s Rock” posted at North Carolina Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/trcpobe
          “Demanding Proof” by Weirdo family member Christopher Gray, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness
          “Poltergeist in Morocco” originally posted in Hespress of Morocco, translated by The Fortean:https://tinyurl.com/y8s7glte
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71950970Mon, 11 May 2026 00:31:24 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFrom morgue freezer alarms tripping with nobody inside to a Scream-masked figure waving at the security camera, twenty-one workers describe the moments they realized empty buildings are rarely as empty as they look. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/AloneOnTheJob
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Complete isolation sounds horrifying, but for people who work alone, it just becomes part of the process. *** Fog and mist are a staple of creating a perfect horror atmosphere. In some cases, such as movies like “The Fog” or “The Mist”, it is the creeping haze that is the danger itself. But then there is the true story from the Florida woods of a supernatural fog bank that appeared to eat people alive. *** How did The Devil's footprint get in a rock in North Carolina? *** One of our Weirdo family members didn’t used to believe in the supernatural – but that changed when he insisted that the ghost prove it exists. *** Mysterious fires and moving objects have terrified the residents of a house in central Morocco.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:03.467 = Show Open
          00:02:51.044 = Creepy Working Alone Stories
          00:27:01.430 = A Strange Carnivorous Mist ***
          00:35:48.414 = Devil’s Rock
          00:39:48.078 = Demanding Proof ***
          00:41:53.899 = Poltergeist in Morocco
          00:48:58.487 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Creepy Working Alone Stories” by Stefanie Hammond fore Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/tuxe6zd
          “A Strange Carnivorous Mist” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/vyveg7a
          “Devil’s Rock” posted at North Carolina Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/trcpobe
          “Demanding Proof” by Weirdo family member Christopher Gray, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness
          “Poltergeist in Morocco” originally posted in Hespress of Morocco, translated by The Fortean:https://tinyurl.com/y8s7glte
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>3013cannibal_cloud,carnivorous_pink_mist,darren_marlar,devils_footprint,ghost_stories,graveyard_shift,haunted_toys_r_us,haunted_workplaces,imilchil_morocco_fires,marlar_house_productions,morgue_freezer_alarm,night_shift_stories,projection_booth_ghost,scary_work_stories,scream_mask_intruder,tomoka_river_fog,true_paranormal_stories,unexplained_phenomena,weird_darkness,working_alone_storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/down-the-rabbit-hole-a-note-about-this-week-s-cotu-episode--71950403https://weirddarkness.com/church.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71950403Sun, 10 May 2026 23:24:14 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThis week's Church of the Undead (#COTU) pulled me down a rabbit hole. The further I worked on it, the more it asked of me — more material, more questions of my own that needed answers... honestly, if I kept going it could easily become a book, and...https://weirddarkness.com/church.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>37falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/TrickOrTreatDevil
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TrickOrTreatDevil
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A local lake's water turned crystal clear overnight, every fish and plant gone from its depths, and the two university microbiologists who collected a sample to find out why brought something back to the lab that should never have left the water. (Amoeba) *** Two out-of-state hunters were found torn apart in a cabin north of town — one man's leg inside, the other's upper torso on the roof — and the night four friends gathered in a basement in the small mountain town of Linglestown to drink beer and laugh about the creature stalking the local woods, heavy footsteps started crossing the floor above them. (The Cycle) *** A secret modification had pushed Keck Observatory's telescope to 45 billion light-years — the very edge of the known universe — and when they called Caltech's astronomy chief for his opinion, what he saw wasn't a star, a galaxy, or a nebula, but something that appeared to be looking back. (A Scarecrow For God) *** In the 1970s suburban neighborhood where I grew up, every kid measured his bravery by whether he'd ever walked up the lawn of the man who dressed as the devil on Halloween, and the year my best friend and I finally took the dare, what was dropped into my candy bag turned a rite of passage into something far stranger. (Satan’s Fall)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:15.425 = Amoeba
          00:18:17.841 = The Cycle
          00:37:01.840 = A Scarecrow For God
          00:54:23.851 = Satan’s Fall
          01:29:01.448 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Amoeba” was submitted by Sabby Ray: https://www.facebook.com/ray.saibal
          “The Cycle” - an original story submitted by Michael Dieb at http://www.WeirdDarkness.com
          “A Scarecrow For God”: https://www.creepypasta.com/a-scarecrow-for-god/
          “Satan’s Fall”: http://www.creepypasta.org/creepypasta/satans-fall#read
          
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: October 15, 2017
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71942221Sun, 10 May 2026 00:05:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA man on our block sat between burning cauldrons in a devil costume every Halloween, and the year I was finally brave enough to trick-or-treat at his house, he gave me something that wasn't candy at all. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TrickOrTreatDevil
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A local lake's water turned crystal clear overnight, every fish and plant gone from its depths, and the two university microbiologists who collected a sample to find out why brought something back to the lab that should never have left the water. (Amoeba) *** Two out-of-state hunters were found torn apart in a cabin north of town — one man's leg inside, the other's upper torso on the roof — and the night four friends gathered in a basement in the small mountain town of Linglestown to drink beer and laugh about the creature stalking the local woods, heavy footsteps started crossing the floor above them. (The Cycle) *** A secret modification had pushed Keck Observatory's telescope to 45 billion light-years — the very edge of the known universe — and when they called Caltech's astronomy chief for his opinion, what he saw wasn't a star, a galaxy, or a nebula, but something that appeared to be looking back. (A Scarecrow For God) *** In the 1970s suburban neighborhood where I grew up, every kid measured his bravery by whether he'd ever walked up the lawn of the man who dressed as the devil on Halloween, and the year my best friend and I finally took the dare, what was dropped into my candy bag turned a rite of passage into something far stranger. (Satan’s Fall)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:15.425 = Amoeba
          00:18:17.841 = The Cycle
          00:37:01.840 = A Scarecrow For God
          00:54:23.851 = Satan’s Fall
          01:29:01.448 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Amoeba” was submitted by Sabby Ray: https://www.facebook.com/ray.saibal
          “The Cycle” - an original story submitted by Michael Dieb at http://www.WeirdDarkness.com
          “A Scarecrow For God”: https://www.creepypasta.com/a-scarecrow-for-god/
          “Satan’s Fall”: http://www.creepypasta.org/creepypasta/satans-fall#read
          
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: October 15, 2017
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>5435falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0654
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Case of the Chateau-Margaux” (October 12, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:49.691 = Creeps By Night, “Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan” (July 13, 1944)
          01:15:20.185 = The Crime Club, “Cupid Can Be Deadly” (October 16, 1947) ***WD
          01:43:49.472 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Mad Men Strike Swiftly” (January 05, 1947)
          02:08:13.766 = CBC Deep Night, “Birth” (July 08, 2005)
          02:39:10.152 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Vacation With Death” (November 26, 1971) ***WD
          03:07:52.353 = Diary of Fate, “Joe Mattuck” (March 16, 1948) ***WD
          03:36:20.390 = Dimension X, “Potters of Firsk” (July 28, 1950) ***WD
          04:03:51.650 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Stand-In For Death” (December 26, 1944) ***WD
          04:15:18.925 = The Eleventh Hour, “Bad Day for Big Ben” (1960’s – Early 1970’s) ***WD
          04:45:09.364 = Escape, “The Day The General Died” (April 16, 1949)
          05:14:36.099 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0654
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71939537Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessOld Alexander Jordan, terrified of being buried alive during one of his cataleptic fits, rigs a bell from his crypt to his nephew's bedroom — so that if he wakes inside the coffin, he can ring for help. But his nephew Ramsey has been waiting a long...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Case of the Chateau-Margaux” (October 12, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:49.691 = Creeps By Night, “Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan” (July 13, 1944)
          01:15:20.185 = The Crime Club, “Cupid Can Be Deadly” (October 16, 1947) ***WD
          01:43:49.472 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Mad Men Strike Swiftly” (January 05, 1947)
          02:08:13.766 = CBC Deep Night, “Birth” (July 08, 2005)
          02:39:10.152 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Vacation With Death” (November 26, 1971) ***WD
          03:07:52.353 = Diary of Fate, “Joe Mattuck” (March 16, 1948) ***WD
          03:36:20.390 = Dimension X, “Potters of Firsk” (July 28, 1950) ***WD
          04:03:51.650 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Stand-In For Death” (December 26, 1944) ***WD
          04:15:18.925 = The Eleventh Hour, “Bad Day for Big Ben” (1960’s – Early 1970’s) ***WD
          04:45:09.364 = Escape, “The Day The General Died” (April 16, 1949)
          05:14:36.099 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0654
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18925falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0653
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Actress” (October 10, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:36.193 = X Minus One, “Sam This Is You” (October 31, 1956)
          01:15:29.980 = Zero Hour, “An Arms Length” (May 13, 1940) ***WD
          01:32:52.045 = ABC Mystery Time, “The Tale” (1956-1957)
          01:56:19.779 = Strange Adventures, “Malay Magic” (1945) ***WD
          01:59:34.349 = Appointment With Fear, “The Clock Strikes Eight” (May 18, 1944) ***WD
          02:28:21.070 = BBC Radio4 Ghost Story, “Lost Hearts” (October 29, 1978)
          02:42:35.566 = Beyond The Green Door, “Frederick Morton” (1966)
          02:46:35.493 = The Man In Black, “The Price Of The Head” (February 02, 1952) ***WD
          03:01:20.239 = Barry Craig, “Ghosts Don’t Die In Bed” (September 07, 1954)
          03:29:53.534 = Box 13, Double Right Cross” (November 28, 1948) ***WD
          03:56:39.464 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Mr Higginbothom’s Catastrophe” (1967) ***WD
          04:25:34.811 = The Clock, “The Hunter And The Hunted’ (November 22, 1955) ***WD
          04:51:37.696 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0653
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71934464Sat, 09 May 2026 08:09:45 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen telephone lineman Sam Yoder picks up an impossible call from himself ten days in the future, the tips start paying off — until future Sam steers him straight into the middle of a bank robbery he's told to watch, but not stop. Look for this...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Actress” (October 10, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:36.193 = X Minus One, “Sam This Is You” (October 31, 1956)
          01:15:29.980 = Zero Hour, “An Arms Length” (May 13, 1940) ***WD
          01:32:52.045 = ABC Mystery Time, “The Tale” (1956-1957)
          01:56:19.779 = Strange Adventures, “Malay Magic” (1945) ***WD
          01:59:34.349 = Appointment With Fear, “The Clock Strikes Eight” (May 18, 1944) ***WD
          02:28:21.070 = BBC Radio4 Ghost Story, “Lost Hearts” (October 29, 1978)
          02:42:35.566 = Beyond The Green Door, “Frederick Morton” (1966)
          02:46:35.493 = The Man In Black, “The Price Of The Head” (February 02, 1952) ***WD
          03:01:20.239 = Barry Craig, “Ghosts Don’t Die In Bed” (September 07, 1954)
          03:29:53.534 = Box 13, Double Right Cross” (November 28, 1948) ***WD
          03:56:39.464 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Mr Higginbothom’s Catastrophe” (1967) ***WD
          04:25:34.811 = The Clock, “The Hunter And The Hunted’ (November 22, 1955) ***WD
          04:51:37.696 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0653
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thing-in-the-wall-my-first-and-last-time-house-sitting--71933817
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373
          
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
          
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          Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71933817Sat, 09 May 2026 05:53:07 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA twelve-year-old takes an easy weekend house-sitting job in a quiet rural neighborhood — until a thunderstorm knocks out the power and something starts scraping its way through an upstairs wall. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373
          
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/TheyCameThroughTheBathroomMirror
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Ruthie Mae McCoy was the type who talked to herself and cursed strangers on the street. When she called 911 to report that someone was coming through the medicine cabinet of her Abbott Homes apartment, she might have been hallucinating. But she wasn’t. (They Came Through The Mirror) *** Who was the mysterious woman who spoke a language no-one could understand? What was inside the box she held in her hands? What was the meaning of the markings on the round metal object she arrived in? Those are just some of the questions no one has been able to answer about a strange encounter near Tokyo in 1803. (The Alien Woman and the Hollow Ship) *** In a well-known area of southwest Texas that many believe to already be haunted, a woman dies in childbirth – but when she is found, her baby is missing, and wolf prints are everywhere. And that’s when sightings of The Wolf Girl of Devil’s River begin. (The Wolf Girl of Devil’s River) *** Throughout early 1800s Delaware and Maryland, Patty Cannon and her gang kidnapped as many as 3,000 Black Americans to sell into bondage in the South… and would often murder those slaves… and those that sold them. (Patty Cannon: The Slave-Trading Serial Killer)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:03.759 = Patty Cannon: The Slave-Trading Serial Killer
          00:12:09.850 = The Alien Woman and the Hollow Ship ***
          00:15:47.640 = The Wolf Girl of Devil’s River
          00:25:21.261 = They Came In Through The Bathroom Mirror, Part 1 ***
          00:48:34.358 = They Came In Through The Bathroom Mirror, Part 2 ***
          01:11:13.860 = They Came In Through The Bathroom Mirror, Part 3 ***
          01:26:46.822 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Patty Cannon: The Slave-Trading Serial Killer” by Emily Stringer for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a95a6zaz
          “The Alien Woman and the Hollow Ship” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tvkvddc5
          “The Wolf Girl of Devil’s River” by Brian Haughton: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5uf2utcc
          “They Came Through The Mirror” by Steve Bogira for Chicago Reader: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/65pp5y96
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally aired: October 14, 2021
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/TheyCameThroughTheBathroomMirror
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Ruthie Mae McCoy was the type who talked to herself and cursed strangers on the street. When she called 911 to report that someone was coming through the medicine cabinet of her Abbott Homes apartment, she might have been hallucinating. But she wasn’t. (They Came Through The Mirror) *** Who was the mysterious woman who spoke a language no-one could understand? What was inside the box she held in her hands? What was the meaning of the markings on the round metal object she arrived in? Those are just some of the questions no one has been able to answer about a strange encounter near Tokyo in 1803. (The Alien Woman and the Hollow Ship) *** In a well-known area of southwest Texas that many believe to already be haunted, a woman dies in childbirth – but when she is found, her baby is missing, and wolf prints are everywhere. And that’s when sightings of The Wolf Girl of Devil’s River begin. (The Wolf Girl of Devil’s River) *** Throughout early 1800s Delaware and Maryland, Patty Cannon and her gang kidnapped as many as 3,000 Black Americans to sell into bondage in the South… and would often murder those slaves… and those that sold them. (Patty Cannon: The Slave-Trading Serial Killer)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:03.759 = Patty Cannon: The Slave-Trading Serial Killer
          00:12:09.850 = The Alien Woman and the Hollow Ship ***
          00:15:47.640 = The Wolf Girl of Devil’s River
          00:25:21.261 = They Came In Through The Bathroom Mirror, Part 1 ***
          00:48:34.358 = They Came In Through The Bathroom Mirror, Part 2 ***
          01:11:13.860 = They Came In Through The Bathroom Mirror, Part 3 ***
          01:26:46.822 = Show Close & Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Patty Cannon: The Slave-Trading Serial Killer” by Emily Stringer for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a95a6zaz
          “The Alien Woman and the Hollow Ship” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tvkvddc5
          “The Wolf Girl of Devil’s River” by Brian Haughton: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5uf2utcc
          “They Came Through The Mirror” by Steve Bogira for Chicago Reader: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/65pp5y96
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Sea Nymph” (October 05, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:37.293 = Tales Of The Frightened, “Dr. Harvey Cushing” (1957) ***WD
          00:49:57.029 = The Creaking Door, “Imposter” (July 20, 1964) ***WD
          01:16:50.797 = The Saint, “Missing Angel” (July 08, 1951) ***WD
          01:45:36.247 = Theater Five, “A Brand New Life” (November 12, 1964) ***WD
          02:05:44.156 = 2000 Plus, “Flying Saucers” (August 23, 1950) ***WD
          02:34:51.114 = The Unexpected, “Counterfeit” (October 10, 1948) ***WD
          02:46:34.747 = Unsolved Mysteries, “The Witch Doctor” (1936) ***WD
          03:01:30.997 = Dark Venture, “Chase” (August 03, 1946) ***WD (LQ)
          03:29:50.533 = Weird Circle, “Goblet” (April 01, 1945)
          03:57:06.111 = The Whistler, “Murder On Paper” (January 29, 1945) ***WD
          04:28:30.820 = Witch’s Tale, “Boa Goddess” (May 21, 1931) ***WD (LQ)
          04:53:37.621 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Sea Nymph” (October 05, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:37.293 = Tales Of The Frightened, “Dr. Harvey Cushing” (1957) ***WD
          00:49:57.029 = The Creaking Door, “Imposter” (July 20, 1964) ***WD
          01:16:50.797 = The Saint, “Missing Angel” (July 08, 1951) ***WD
          01:45:36.247 = Theater Five, “A Brand New Life” (November 12, 1964) ***WD
          02:05:44.156 = 2000 Plus, “Flying Saucers” (August 23, 1950) ***WD
          02:34:51.114 = The Unexpected, “Counterfeit” (October 10, 1948) ***WD
          02:46:34.747 = Unsolved Mysteries, “The Witch Doctor” (1936) ***WD
          03:01:30.997 = Dark Venture, “Chase” (August 03, 1946) ***WD (LQ)
          03:29:50.533 = Weird Circle, “Goblet” (April 01, 1945)
          03:57:06.111 = The Whistler, “Murder On Paper” (January 29, 1945) ***WD
          04:28:30.820 = Witch’s Tale, “Boa Goddess” (May 21, 1931) ***WD (LQ)
          04:53:37.621 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17668classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/Apophis29
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: May 7, 2026
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/Apophis29
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: May 7, 2026
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/CharltonCrater
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Did someone steal from you? There's an ancient curse for that. A rival stressing you out? There's a curse for that, too. As it turns out, cursing one's adversaries is pretty timeless, and I’ll share a few real curses you might consider using against your own enemies.  (Curses To Use Against Your Foes) *** “I never would have believed that Viola could do such a thing. She never had much to say and always did what she was told. She went to church regular, loved gospel music and was a hard worker.” That’s what one of Viola Hyatt’s relatives said after she committed a bloody double murder. (The Alabama Ax Murderess) *** In the early morning hours of July 16th, 1963 a Charlton police officer gasped at the sight of an orange light streaking across the sky. At the same time, a farmer heard a loud boom in the distance. Then several hours later another man found a huge crater near his farm. Was the Charlton crater UFO incident a genuine alien landing, or an elaborate hoax? (The Charlton UFO Landing Site)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:59.269 = The Charlton UFO Landing Site
          00:14:58.271 = The Alabama Ax Murderess ***
          00:38:35.660 = Curses To Use Against Your Foes ***
          00:48:42.019 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Was The Charlton Crater UFO Incident a Genuine Alien Landing, or An Elaborate Hoax” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4trx23tm
          “Curses To Use Against Your Foes” by Melissa Sartore for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/k2pjf83x
          “The Alabama Ax Murderess” by Elton Camp for WritingRoom.com: (link no longer available)
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: February 24, 2023
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71906468Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn the summer of 1963, a mysterious crater, eerie lights, and a baffling military response turned the quiet town of Charlton, England into the center of a UFO controversy that still refuses to be neatly explained. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/CharltonCrater
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Did someone steal from you? There's an ancient curse for that. A rival stressing you out? There's a curse for that, too. As it turns out, cursing one's adversaries is pretty timeless, and I’ll share a few real curses you might consider using against your own enemies.  (Curses To Use Against Your Foes) *** “I never would have believed that Viola could do such a thing. She never had much to say and always did what she was told. She went to church regular, loved gospel music and was a hard worker.” That’s what one of Viola Hyatt’s relatives said after she committed a bloody double murder. (The Alabama Ax Murderess) *** In the early morning hours of July 16th, 1963 a Charlton police officer gasped at the sight of an orange light streaking across the sky. At the same time, a farmer heard a loud boom in the distance. Then several hours later another man found a huge crater near his farm. Was the Charlton crater UFO incident a genuine alien landing, or an elaborate hoax? (The Charlton UFO Landing Site)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:59.269 = The Charlton UFO Landing Site
          00:14:58.271 = The Alabama Ax Murderess ***
          00:38:35.660 = Curses To Use Against Your Foes ***
          00:48:42.019 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Was The Charlton Crater UFO Incident a Genuine Alien Landing, or An Elaborate Hoax” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4trx23tm
          “Curses To Use Against Your Foes” by Melissa Sartore for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/k2pjf83x
          “The Alabama Ax Murderess” by Elton Camp for WritingRoom.com: (link no longer available)
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: February 24, 2023
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>30451959_true_crime,alabama_ax_murderess,ancient_curses,charlton_crater,charlton_ufo,crop_circle_1963,curse_tablets,dark_history,darren_marlar,female_ax_killer,nick_redfern_ufo,paranormal_podcast,roman_curses,sulis_minerva_curses,true_crime_podcast,ufo_hoax,uk_ufo_incidents,unexplained_mysteries,viola_hyatt,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/car-vs-chicken
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Mystery Theater, “Trilby” (September 30, 1977)
          00:47:17.842 = Radio City Playhouse, “Mother” (September 11, 1949)
          01:17:06.447 = Max Haines Mystery, “Arthur Gusy” (Mid 1940’s)
          01:40:56.965 = The Sealed Book, “Escape By Death” (April 15, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
          02:11:50.125 = The Shadow, “The Man Who Lived Twice” (February 09, 1941)
          02:35:04.740 = Sleep No More, “Death of Oliver” and “Fishhead” (December 26, 1956) ***WD
          03:04:24.816 = BBC Spinechillers, “Cupboard Beneath The Stairs” (April 2006)
          03:18:28.728 = Strange Wills, “Treasure To Starboard” (July 13, 1946)
          03:48:08.450 = Strange, “Captain Robinson” (1955)
          04:01:53.644 = Suspense, “Suspicion” (April 03, 1948)
          05:00:47.763 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71900737Thu, 07 May 2026 02:25:32 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn late-1800s Paris, an eighteen-year-old artist's model named Trilby suffers from headaches no doctor can touch. The cure, when it finally arrives, comes from the eyes of a strange musician named Svengali — and her friends are convinced she should...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Mystery Theater, “Trilby” (September 30, 1977)
          00:47:17.842 = Radio City Playhouse, “Mother” (September 11, 1949)
          01:17:06.447 = Max Haines Mystery, “Arthur Gusy” (Mid 1940’s)
          01:40:56.965 = The Sealed Book, “Escape By Death” (April 15, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
          02:11:50.125 = The Shadow, “The Man Who Lived Twice” (February 09, 1941)
          02:35:04.740 = Sleep No More, “Death of Oliver” and “Fishhead” (December 26, 1956) ***WD
          03:04:24.816 = BBC Spinechillers, “Cupboard Beneath The Stairs” (April 2006)
          03:18:28.728 = Strange Wills, “Treasure To Starboard” (July 13, 1946)
          03:48:08.450 = Strange, “Captain Robinson” (1955)
          04:01:53.644 = Suspense, “Suspicion” (April 03, 1948)
          05:00:47.763 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/SummoningZozo
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: The Zozo demon has allegedly harassed hundreds via their Ouija boards. But is this demonic force from the spirit world or from our own minds? *** Citizens of Van Meter, Iowa were confronted with a tall, human-like figure with bat-like wings, a single horn on its head, and it, apparently, was bullet-proof. What was this supernatural creature people were seeing? *** A bride-to-be becomes worried when her fiance disappears – so she contacts a psychic friend to see if she can help. *** Something sinister creeps into a Christian boarding house. *** Bram Stoker wrote his classic novel “Dracula” in 1897… but vampires are much, much older than that. *** A supposedly cursed doll has remained in the protection of one family for over four generations. But why would this family keep hold of such a demonic item? *** They are almost always silent, enigmatic figures usually seen at a distance up on ridges silhouetted against the darkening twilight sky, always at around dusk or dawn, quietly looking over and surveying their domain with unknowable purpose and often vanishing in the blink of an eye. What are the dark watchers of California?
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In
          00:01:12.727 = Show Open
          00:03:37.878 = Zozo And The Ouija Board
          00:11:10.107 = The Van Meter Visitor
          00:21:40.657 = Back To Say Goodbye
          00:28:17.688 = Spirit Drawn to Teenage Emotions
          00:33:38.525 = Older Than Dracula
          00:42:05.860 = Joliet, the Haunted Doll
          00:45:23.026 = The Dark Watchers of California
          00:57:43.160 = Show Close
          00:58:33.668 = Final Thought
          
          SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          “Zozo and the Ouija Board” by Mark Oliver for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc2rhvtz
          “The Van Meter Visitor” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8kupf3
          “Spirit Drawn to Teenage Emotions” by Lemurian Emerald, posted at Your Ghost Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4erh8ezb
          “Older Than Dracula” by Sam George for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4hv6sdmc
          “Joliet: The Haunted Doll” by Chris for Real Paranormal Experiences: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fmmx7
          “Back to Say Goodbye” by Judy Rad, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3bkkpbjb
          “The Dark Watchers of California” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckxrfkv
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          Originally aired: June, 2018
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71883708Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessSome say Zozo is just a trick of the mind, but after countless chilling Ouija board encounters and centuries of whispered warnings, maybe it’s something far more sinister. EPISODE PAGE (includes sources and transcript):...
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/SummoningZozo
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: The Zozo demon has allegedly harassed hundreds via their Ouija boards. But is this demonic force from the spirit world or from our own minds? *** Citizens of Van Meter, Iowa were confronted with a tall, human-like figure with bat-like wings, a single horn on its head, and it, apparently, was bullet-proof. What was this supernatural creature people were seeing? *** A bride-to-be becomes worried when her fiance disappears – so she contacts a psychic friend to see if she can help. *** Something sinister creeps into a Christian boarding house. *** Bram Stoker wrote his classic novel “Dracula” in 1897… but vampires are much, much older than that. *** A supposedly cursed doll has remained in the protection of one family for over four generations. But why would this family keep hold of such a demonic item? *** They are almost always silent, enigmatic figures usually seen at a distance up on ridges silhouetted against the darkening twilight sky, always at around dusk or dawn, quietly looking over and surveying their domain with unknowable purpose and often vanishing in the blink of an eye. What are the dark watchers of California?
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In
          00:01:12.727 = Show Open
          00:03:37.878 = Zozo And The Ouija Board
          00:11:10.107 = The Van Meter Visitor
          00:21:40.657 = Back To Say Goodbye
          00:28:17.688 = Spirit Drawn to Teenage Emotions
          00:33:38.525 = Older Than Dracula
          00:42:05.860 = Joliet, the Haunted Doll
          00:45:23.026 = The Dark Watchers of California
          00:57:43.160 = Show Close
          00:58:33.668 = Final Thought
          
          SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          “Zozo and the Ouija Board” by Mark Oliver for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc2rhvtz
          “The Van Meter Visitor” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8kupf3
          “Spirit Drawn to Teenage Emotions” by Lemurian Emerald, posted at Your Ghost Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4erh8ezb
          “Older Than Dracula” by Sam George for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4hv6sdmc
          “Joliet: The Haunted Doll” by Chris for Real Paranormal Experiences: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fmmx7
          “Back to Say Goodbye” by Judy Rad, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3bkkpbjb
          “The Dark Watchers of California” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckxrfkv
          =====
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Solitary” (September 29, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:58.396 = CBC Nightfall, “Walter’s Dog” (April 01, 1983) ***WD
          01:15:07.573 = Obsession, “The Silver Cord” (December 18, 1950) ***WD
          01:38:20.761 = Origin of Superstition, “Lose Baby’s First Pair” (1935) ***WD
          01:52:39.682 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Mysterious Set of Books” (August 10, 1947) ***WD
          02:21:26.963 = Peril, “Wheelchair” (June 14, 1947) ***WD (LQ)
          02:45:54.810 = Mystery Playhouse, “Adventure of Fallen Angels” (June 14, 1946) ***WD
          03:10:54.656 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse” (September 18, 1951)
          03:40:22.498 = Price of Fear, “Family Album” (June 13, 1983) ***WD
          04:07:31.598 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Foul Tip” (July 15, 1944) ***WD
          04:34:28.750 = Quiet Please, “Summer Goodbye” (January 23, 1949) (LQ)
          05:03:20.329 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0650
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71883223Wed, 06 May 2026 01:43:08 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA deckhand has just put his captain over the rail in ten fathoms of empty gulf and called it an accident. He thinks the worst is behind him, but he never accounted for the captain’s dog. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio,...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Solitary” (September 29, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:58.396 = CBC Nightfall, “Walter’s Dog” (April 01, 1983) ***WD
          01:15:07.573 = Obsession, “The Silver Cord” (December 18, 1950) ***WD
          01:38:20.761 = Origin of Superstition, “Lose Baby’s First Pair” (1935) ***WD
          01:52:39.682 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Mysterious Set of Books” (August 10, 1947) ***WD
          02:21:26.963 = Peril, “Wheelchair” (June 14, 1947) ***WD (LQ)
          02:45:54.810 = Mystery Playhouse, “Adventure of Fallen Angels” (June 14, 1946) ***WD
          03:10:54.656 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse” (September 18, 1951)
          03:40:22.498 = Price of Fear, “Family Album” (June 13, 1983) ***WD
          04:07:31.598 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Foul Tip” (July 15, 1944) ***WD
          04:34:28.750 = Quiet Please, “Summer Goodbye” (January 23, 1949) (LQ)
          05:03:20.329 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0650
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18290classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/NowhereMan
          EPISODE PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/NowhereMan
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: It’s one of the strangest conspiracy theories ever created by mortal man. Was Beatles legend Paul McCartney killed in 1966 and replaced with a look-alike? We look at the evidence for and against this bizarre rumor. 
          
          SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          “Nowhere Man: The Paul McCartney Death Conspiracy” posted at The UnRedacted:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paulisdead
          =====
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          Originally aired: November, 2018
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71880750Tue, 05 May 2026 20:50:26 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessPeople have been saying for decades that Paul McCartney died in 1966 and was secretly replaced by a look-alike, but what really keeps the theory alive are the eerie clues hidden in Beatles songs and album covers. EPISODE PAGE:...
          EPISODE PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/NowhereMan
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: It’s one of the strangest conspiracy theories ever created by mortal man. Was Beatles legend Paul McCartney killed in 1966 and replaced with a look-alike? We look at the evidence for and against this bizarre rumor. 
          
          SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          “Nowhere Man: The Paul McCartney Death Conspiracy” posted at The UnRedacted:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paulisdead
          =====
          (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          = = = = =
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          = = = = =
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          =====
          Originally aired: November, 2018
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>25711960s_conspiracy,abbey_road,backwards_messages,beatles_clues,beatles_conspiracy,billy_shears,celebrity_doubles,death_hoax,faul,fred_labour,john_lennon,mccartney_imposter,paul_is_dead,paul_mccartney,revolution_9,sgt_pepper,the_beatles,walrus_was_paul,weird_darkness,william_campbellfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0649
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Wintering Place” (September 27, 1977)
          00:45:49.645 = Tonight At Nine-Thirty, “Black Market Murders” (March 16, 1945)
          01:15:18.993 = Mystery In The Air, “Queen of Spades” (September 11, 1947)
          01:42:18.316 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Alibi For Murder” (March 22, 1946)
          02:11:55.779 = Mr. Keen, “The Moonless Night” (January 06, 1944)
          02:41:42.870 = Murder at Midnight, “The Line Is Dead” (April 07, 1947)
          03:08:09.496 = Black Museum, “Length of Sash Cord” (September 02, 1952) ***WD
          03:31:35.718 = Mysterious Traveler, “Christmas Story” (December 25, 1951)
          04:00:12.369 = Mystery House, “Nothing But Proof” (January 27, 1946) ***WD
          04:23:00.581 = Night Beat, “Otto, Music Man – aka Old Baldy” (June 15, 1951) ***WD
          04:51:18.305 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0649
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71880290Tue, 05 May 2026 19:45:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe dead girl from Frank Baring's woods comes back every night with the same request, and he's running out of ways to refuse her. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Wintering Place” (September 27, 1977)
          00:45:49.645 = Tonight At Nine-Thirty, “Black Market Murders” (March 16, 1945)
          01:15:18.993 = Mystery In The Air, “Queen of Spades” (September 11, 1947)
          01:42:18.316 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Alibi For Murder” (March 22, 1946)
          02:11:55.779 = Mr. Keen, “The Moonless Night” (January 06, 1944)
          02:41:42.870 = Murder at Midnight, “The Line Is Dead” (April 07, 1947)
          03:08:09.496 = Black Museum, “Length of Sash Cord” (September 02, 1952) ***WD
          03:31:35.718 = Mysterious Traveler, “Christmas Story” (December 25, 1951)
          04:00:12.369 = Mystery House, “Nothing But Proof” (January 27, 1946) ***WD
          04:23:00.581 = Night Beat, “Otto, Music Man – aka Old Baldy” (June 15, 1951) ***WD
          04:51:18.305 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0649
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17529classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ChildrenOfSerialKillers
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ChildrenOfSerialKillers
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Many people have claimed to see ghosts near the iconic “Hollywood” sign in California – but one particular ghost is seen more often than the others – and it comes with a sad story. *** Weirdo family member Andrew Horne tells of his ghostly experience in Gettysburg. *** Why did Nellie Blye intentionally check herself into an asylum for a harrowing ten days? *** Statistically speaking, you will walk past a murderer 10.76 times in your life. But what if you didn't just walk past a murderer - what if they were a part of your family and you didn't know it?
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:32.128 = The Children of Serial Killers
          00:30:05.441 = Hollywood Sign’s Lady in White ***
          00:33:57.435 = Ghosts In Gettysburg
          00:38:10.085 = Nellie Bly’s Living Nightmare
          00:42:29.147 = Show Close
          
          
          SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          “The Children of Serial Killers” by Stefanie Hammond for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/557775be
          “The Hollywood Sign’s Lady In White” posted at RealParanormalExperiences.com: (link no longer valid)
          “Ghosts In Gettysburg” by Weirdo family member Andrew Horne – submitted directly to Weird Darkness.
          “Nellie Bly’s Living Nightmare” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nellie-bly
          =====
          (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          = = = = =
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          Originally aired: November, 2018
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71869220Tue, 05 May 2026 02:25:08 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessGrowing up is hard enough, but for the children of serial killers, the weight of their parents' horrific crimes is a shadow that never fades. EPISODE PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ChildrenOfSerialKillers IN THIS...
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources and transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ChildrenOfSerialKillers
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Many people have claimed to see ghosts near the iconic “Hollywood” sign in California – but one particular ghost is seen more often than the others – and it comes with a sad story. *** Weirdo family member Andrew Horne tells of his ghostly experience in Gettysburg. *** Why did Nellie Blye intentionally check herself into an asylum for a harrowing ten days? *** Statistically speaking, you will walk past a murderer 10.76 times in your life. But what if you didn't just walk past a murderer - what if they were a part of your family and you didn't know it?
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:32.128 = The Children of Serial Killers
          00:30:05.441 = Hollywood Sign’s Lady in White ***
          00:33:57.435 = Ghosts In Gettysburg
          00:38:10.085 = Nellie Bly’s Living Nightmare
          00:42:29.147 = Show Close
          
          
          SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          “The Children of Serial Killers” by Stefanie Hammond for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/557775be
          “The Hollywood Sign’s Lady In White” posted at RealParanormalExperiences.com: (link no longer valid)
          “Ghosts In Gettysburg” by Weirdo family member Andrew Horne – submitted directly to Weird Darkness.
          “Nellie Bly’s Living Nightmare” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nellie-bly
          =====
          (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          = = = = =
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          =====
          Originally aired: November, 2018
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2621falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/pizza-tip-assault
          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/pizza-tip-assault
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>278armed_criminal_action,callaway_county,caught_on_camera,darren_marlar,delivery_gone_wrong,dominos_driver,driveway_attack,first_degree_assault,fulton_missouri,hit_and_run,missouri_crime,pizza_delivery_crime,pizza_tip_rage,tip_dispute,true_crime_news,vehicle_assault,weird_crime,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,zachary_waltonfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/machete-lucifer-nypd
          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/machete-lucifer-nypd
          
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71848069Mon, 04 May 2026 19:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA stranger on a Saturday-morning 7 train walked into Grand Central Terminal with a 17-inch machete and slashed three elderly commuters across two platforms before telling NYPD detectives he was Lucifer. PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY:...
          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/machete-lucifer-nypd
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
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          Police are asking anyone with information to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, or 1-888-57-PISTA for Spanish-speaking tipsters. Tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X at @NYPDTips.
          
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          Police are asking anyone with information to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, or 1-888-57-PISTA for Spanish-speaking tipsters. Tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X at @NYPDTips.
          
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          HOUR ONE: When you think of human sacrifice, you might picture Aztec or Mayan ceremonies, or maybe a Satanic cult standing in a pentagram with a naked woman on an altar – possibly even a volunteer. Personally, I picture Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. While civilizations and groups such as these certainly did (and maybe still do) their share of brutal sacrificing, they are by no means the only ones that conducted death rituals. Some will most certainly surprise, and possibly disturb, you. (Sadistic Sacrificing of Souls) *** A shadow person is a humanoid figure that you perceive in a patch of shadow. Some believe that they are supernatural spirits or extra-dimensional beings. What are they? Paranormal researchers have a theory, neuroscientists have another theory. (Contact With a Shadow Man) *** An astronomy professor says we should begin focusing on space archaeology – starting with our own moon. Why? Well, he believes E.T. might have left a clue there of his existence. (Extraterrestrial Evidence on the Moon) *** Thousands of years ago, people were performing a form of surgery that involved boring holes through a person's skull. Why on earth would they do such a thing? (Trepanation: I Need That Like Another Hole In The Head) *** What Does It Mean To Dream About Aliens?
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: David Parker Ray is believed to have tortured and killed more than 50 women inside his soundproof trailer. A trailer he referred to as his “toy box”. (The Toy Box Killer) *** Two friends sipping soda and playing pool find the green table stained blood red, with no warning whatsoever. (Murder At The Pool Table) *** Malta, Italy is known for its splendid ruins, historical monuments, and ancient sites, but one of these places stands out; a mysterious underground complex that holds with in it many enigmas and oddities that remain unsolved to this day. (Malta’s Cryptic Catacombs) *** Weirdo family member Robert Foster tells of a creepy incident that happened to him while working security at an army depot in Oregon. (The Phantom Truck) *** Imagine opening up the newspaper and reading this paragraph: “If anyone doubts this story in the least… they are reliable men who would under no circumstances lend their names to an untruth.” Newspapers just do not stand by their sources this unwaveringly, at least not anymore… and especially if the subject of the article is a haunted house. (The Ghost Told Them To Move)
          ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: What if we were to discover there were aliens still living on the moon – and they were meddling in our affairs? How would you feel about that? Should extraterrestrials interfere in human affairs if they can help our society, or should we refuse that kind of leap in technology and medicine? (Should Aliens Interfere With Earthly Affairs?) *** Those who work nights are already in the creepy position of working what is called the “graveyard shift” - so you have to expect something to go wrong. If you are a security guard actively looking for something out of the ordinary during the graveyard shift, you know you’re going to go home with stories to tell. (Tales of Graveyard Shift Security)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “What Does It Mean To Dream About Aliens” from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine
          BOOK: “The Secret War: The Heavens Speak of the Battle” by Heidi Holllis: https://amzn.to/3c0oeD7
          “Trepanation: I Need That Like Another Hole In The Head” by Robin Wylie for the BBC: https://tinyurl.com/yatx2ruu
          “Sadistic Sacrificing of Souls” by T.L. Perez for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y9noz4wz
          “Contact With a Shadow Man” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/y8j6j7qb
          “Extraterrestrial Evidence on the Moon” by Cynthia McKanzie for Message to Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/y86xeukz
          “Should Aliens Interfere With Earthly Affairs?” by Ellen Lloyd for Message to Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/y9yle3a6
          “The Toy Box Killer” by Christina Skelton: https://tinyurl.com/yafys82x
          “Murder At The Pool Table” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y3bzlff6
          “Malta’s Cryptic Catacombs” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ya9pa9je
          “Tales of Graveyard Shift Security” gathered by Bailey Brown for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/ycyyuh3w
          “The Phantom Truck” by Weirdo family member Robert Foster
          “The Ghost Told Them To Move” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/ycrke6qn
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          HOUR ONE: When you think of human sacrifice, you might picture Aztec or Mayan ceremonies, or maybe a Satanic cult standing in a pentagram with a naked woman on an altar – possibly even a volunteer. Personally, I picture Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. While civilizations and groups such as these certainly did (and maybe still do) their share of brutal sacrificing, they are by no means the only ones that conducted death rituals. Some will most certainly surprise, and possibly disturb, you. (Sadistic Sacrificing of Souls) *** A shadow person is a humanoid figure that you perceive in a patch of shadow. Some believe that they are supernatural spirits or extra-dimensional beings. What are they? Paranormal researchers have a theory, neuroscientists have another theory. (Contact With a Shadow Man) *** An astronomy professor says we should begin focusing on space archaeology – starting with our own moon. Why? Well, he believes E.T. might have left a clue there of his existence. (Extraterrestrial Evidence on the Moon) *** Thousands of years ago, people were performing a form of surgery that involved boring holes through a person's skull. Why on earth would they do such a thing? (Trepanation: I Need That Like Another Hole In The Head) *** What Does It Mean To Dream About Aliens?
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: David Parker Ray is believed to have tortured and killed more than 50 women inside his soundproof trailer. A trailer he referred to as his “toy box”. (The Toy Box Killer) *** Two friends sipping soda and playing pool find the green table stained blood red, with no warning whatsoever. (Murder At The Pool Table) *** Malta, Italy is known for its splendid ruins, historical monuments, and ancient sites, but one of these places stands out; a mysterious underground complex that holds with in it many enigmas and oddities that remain unsolved to this day. (Malta’s Cryptic Catacombs) *** Weirdo family member Robert Foster tells of a creepy incident that happened to him while working security at an army depot in Oregon. (The Phantom Truck) *** Imagine opening up the newspaper and reading this paragraph: “If anyone doubts this story in the least… they are reliable men who would under no circumstances lend their names to an untruth.” Newspapers just do not stand by their sources this unwaveringly, at least not anymore… and especially if the subject of the article is a haunted house. (The Ghost Told Them To Move)
          ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: What if we were to discover there were aliens still living on the moon – and they were meddling in our affairs? How would you feel about that? Should extraterrestrials interfere in human affairs if they can help our society, or should we refuse that kind of leap in technology and medicine? (Should Aliens Interfere With Earthly Affairs?) *** Those who work nights are already in the creepy position of working what is called the “graveyard shift” - so you have to expect something to go wrong. If you are a security guard actively looking for something out of the ordinary during the graveyard shift, you know you’re going to go home with stories to tell. (Tales of Graveyard Shift Security)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “What Does It Mean To Dream About Aliens” from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine
          BOOK: “The Secret War: The Heavens Speak of the Battle” by Heidi Holllis: 7025falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/petroglyphs/
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:41.576 = Show Open
          00:02:50.162 = The Petroglyphs
          00:25:53.494 = Lady in White ***
          00:37:58.580 = Kingdom Come
          00:52:42.017 = Cyst ***
          01:03:15.268 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Petroglyphs” (from the book “4 Strokes to Midnight): http://amzn.to/2iI0ISf
          “Lady in White” by Paul Spangler
          “Kingdom Come” by George Contronis
          “Cyst” by David Greske
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          Originally aired: January 20, 2018
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/petroglyphs/
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:41.576 = Show Open
          00:02:50.162 = The Petroglyphs
          00:25:53.494 = Lady in White ***
          00:37:58.580 = Kingdom Come
          00:52:42.017 = Cyst ***
          01:03:15.268 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Petroglyphs” (from the book “4 Strokes to Midnight): http://amzn.to/2iI0ISf
          “Lady in White” by Paul Spangler
          “Kingdom Come” by George Contronis
          “Cyst” by David Greske
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally aired: January 20, 2018
          
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          Originally aired: July 18, 2024
          
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          Originally aired: July 18, 2024
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Guy De Maupassant Murders” (September 26,1977)
          00:46:24.618 = The Key, “Bank Robbery” (1956)
          01:10:49.539 = Lights Out, “Battle of the Magicians” (July 27, 1946)
          01:40:35.719 = Macabre, “The Avenger” (December 18, 1961) ***WD
          02:09:24.535 = Philip Marlowe, “Covered Bridge” (January 14, 1950)
          02:38:54.225 = Ranger Bill, “Abominable Snowman” (1957)
          03:07:55.179 = The Black Mass, “Judgment” (November 16, 1970) ***WD
          03:32:03.065 = Michael Shayne, “Haunted House” (April 09, 1945) ***WD
          04:01:34.428 = Beyond Midnight, “The Man Who Sold His Soul” (June 20, 1969) ***WD
          04:32:38.046 = MindWebs, “Apple” (September 02, 1979)
          04:58:16.689 = Show Close
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71841866Sun, 03 May 2026 18:03:01 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen an airline president comes to the investigator Saladin after a black magician's extortion threat brings down one of his planes in mid-flight, the two old enemies meet again across a battlefield of stolen corpses, radio waves, and a cockpit where...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Guy De Maupassant Murders” (September 26,1977)
          00:46:24.618 = The Key, “Bank Robbery” (1956)
          01:10:49.539 = Lights Out, “Battle of the Magicians” (July 27, 1946)
          01:40:35.719 = Macabre, “The Avenger” (December 18, 1961) ***WD
          02:09:24.535 = Philip Marlowe, “Covered Bridge” (January 14, 1950)
          02:38:54.225 = Ranger Bill, “Abominable Snowman” (1957)
          03:07:55.179 = The Black Mass, “Judgment” (November 16, 1970) ***WD
          03:32:03.065 = Michael Shayne, “Haunted House” (April 09, 1945) ***WD
          04:01:34.428 = Beyond Midnight, “The Man Who Sold His Soul” (June 20, 1969) ***WD
          04:32:38.046 = MindWebs, “Apple” (September 02, 1979)
          04:58:16.689 = Show Close
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Burning Whirlwind” (September 23, 1977)
          00:45:38.236 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “History Of A Mug” (August 09, 1945) ***WD
          01:14:43.988 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Shadow People” (September 21, 1953) ***WD
          01:39:00.254 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Mists of Memory” (May 22, 1982)
          02:05:59.803 = The Haunting Hour, “Old Old Man” (April 07, 1945) ***WD
          02:30:49.195 = Hermit’s Cave, “It Happened On Sunday” (1940) ***WD
          02:54:04.404 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death is 1 3” (December 31, 1947)
          03:21:36.414 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Elusive Emerald” (December 14, 1946)
          03:50:53.749 = The House of Mystery, “The Ghost Who Forgot Halloween” (October 27, 1945) ***WD
          04:22:15.259 = Incredible But True, “Heads Up” (1950-1951)
          04:25:51.553 = Inner Sanctum, “Death Across The Board” (June 06, 1943) ***WD
          04:54:26.682 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71835548Sun, 03 May 2026 06:18:50 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen Elaine begins seeing a hulking shape that only appears in darkness and dissolves the instant a light comes on, an aging scholar of the supernatural warns her fiancé that something ancient has marked her — and is methodically removing everyone...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Burning Whirlwind” (September 23, 1977)
          00:45:38.236 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “History Of A Mug” (August 09, 1945) ***WD
          01:14:43.988 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Shadow People” (September 21, 1953) ***WD
          01:39:00.254 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Mists of Memory” (May 22, 1982)
          02:05:59.803 = The Haunting Hour, “Old Old Man” (April 07, 1945) ***WD
          02:30:49.195 = Hermit’s Cave, “It Happened On Sunday” (1940) ***WD
          02:54:04.404 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death is 1 3” (December 31, 1947)
          03:21:36.414 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Elusive Emerald” (December 14, 1946)
          03:50:53.749 = The House of Mystery, “The Ghost Who Forgot Halloween” (October 27, 1945) ***WD
          04:22:15.259 = Incredible But True, “Heads Up” (1950-1951)
          04:25:51.553 = Inner Sanctum, “Death Across The Board” (June 06, 1943) ***WD
          04:54:26.682 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17717classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/CharlesHenry
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/CharlesHenry
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Ebeneezer Scrooge had nothing on a man named Charles Henry. Charles was miserly, and cruel. No doubt he had a long list of people who could’ve been accused of wanting him dead. *** When it comes to B-movie horror, you can’t do much better than the 1958 classic “The Blob”. But don’t believe it’s just science fiction – reports have been coming for years of people in real life actually coming across some type of amorphous creatures very similar to what was originally seen on the big screen. *** The Conjuring, The Amityville Horror, Annabelle, and many other books and films have been based on Ed and Lorraine Warren and the stories they tell. But it appears they may not be as advertised. If fact, they’ve been shown to be fraudulent on more than one occasion. *** Whether or not you believe in curses, luck, or fate it may be hard to explain away some of the eerie items people have had in their keeping, only to get rid of them as quickly as possible for fear of suffering more calamities. *** A woman describes her home as a child as evil – even on sunny days, the gloom would overtake her. *** In an old cemetery in North Carolina, a young girl is buried – but not in a coffin as you might expect. She was buried while submerged in a keg of rum.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:18.836 = Show Open
          00:03:38.797 = Miser Henry’s Murder
          00:10:39.439 = Unlucky Possessions
          00:27:00.103 = My Haunted Childhood Home ***
          00:29:29.674 = The Blobs
          00:41:55.110 = The Rum Keg Girl
          00:47:07.349 = When The Warrens Were Exposed As Frauds ***
          01:14:48.146 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Miser Henry’s Murder” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdhek2cw
          “Unlucky Possessions” by T.C. Bridges for Haunted Ohio Books: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yck36nt7
          “My Haunted Childhood Home” by Marie Davis, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc8cbkwm
          “The Blobs” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2wu24zca
          “The Rum Keg Girl” posted at North Carolina Ghosts: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/27ssnbh8
          “Were The Warrens Exposed as Frauds?” by Christopher Shultz at Ranker.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tyrhr
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November, 2018
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71834031Sun, 03 May 2026 02:11:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen a reclusive miser turns up dead with an axe to the head, his family's buried secrets and bitter rivalries start spilling out, and no one walks away clean. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript):...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/CharlesHenry
          
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Ebeneezer Scrooge had nothing on a man named Charles Henry. Charles was miserly, and cruel. No doubt he had a long list of people who could’ve been accused of wanting him dead. *** When it comes to B-movie horror, you can’t do much better than the 1958 classic “The Blob”. But don’t believe it’s just science fiction – reports have been coming for years of people in real life actually coming across some type of amorphous creatures very similar to what was originally seen on the big screen. *** The Conjuring, The Amityville Horror, Annabelle, and many other books and films have been based on Ed and Lorraine Warren and the stories they tell. But it appears they may not be as advertised. If fact, they’ve been shown to be fraudulent on more than one occasion. *** Whether or not you believe in curses, luck, or fate it may be hard to explain away some of the eerie items people have had in their keeping, only to get rid of them as quickly as possible for fear of suffering more calamities. *** A woman describes her home as a child as evil – even on sunny days, the gloom would overtake her. *** In an old cemetery in North Carolina, a young girl is buried – but not in a coffin as you might expect. She was buried while submerged in a keg of rum.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:18.836 = Show Open
          00:03:38.797 = Miser Henry’s Murder
          00:10:39.439 = Unlucky Possessions
          00:27:00.103 = My Haunted Childhood Home ***
          00:29:29.674 = The Blobs
          00:41:55.110 = The Rum Keg Girl
          00:47:07.349 = When The Warrens Were Exposed As Frauds ***
          01:14:48.146 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Miser Henry’s Murder” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdhek2cw
          “Unlucky Possessions” by T.C. Bridges for Haunted Ohio Books: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yck36nt7
          “My Haunted Childhood Home” by Marie Davis, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc8cbkwm
          “The Blobs” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2wu24zca
          “The Rum Keg Girl” posted at North Carolina Ghosts: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/27ssnbh8
          “Were The Warrens Exposed as Frauds?” by Christopher Shultz at Ranker.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tyrhr
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if...]]>4557amityville_horror_hoax,annabelle_doll,blob_monsters,charles_henry_murder,cursed_cars,cursed_objects,darren_marlar,devil_made_me_do_it,ed_and_lorraine_warren,enfield_poltergeist,haunted_house,hope_diamond,kinderhook_blob,miser_murder_1895,paranormal_frauds,rum_keg_girl,snedeker_haunting,the_conjuring_debunked,warrens_debunked,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0646
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Plan” (September 22, 1977)
          00:45:54.201 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “White Pearls of Terror” (December 19, 1944) ***WD
          00:57:33.290 = The Eleventh Hour, “Agent” (1941-1946)
          01:19:17.165 = Escape, “When The Man Comes, Follow Him” (April 09, 1949)
          01:48:43.375 = Murder By Experts, “Dig Your Own Grave” (August 15, 1949)
          02:18:39.103 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Cold Equations (The Stowaway)” (April 30, 1958) ***WD
          02:36:18.577 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ)
          02:59:58.903 = Dark Fantasy, “Pennsylvania Turnpike” (March 20, 1942)
          03:26:58.808 = BBC Fear on 4, “Green and Pleasant” (1990)
          03:55:36.858 = Future Tense, “The Old Die Rich” (May 21, 1974) ***WD
          04:24:30.858 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)
          05:07:58.359 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Plan” (September 22, 1977)
          00:45:54.201 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “White Pearls of Terror” (December 19, 1944) ***WD
          00:57:33.290 = The Eleventh Hour, “Agent” (1941-1946)
          01:19:17.165 = Escape, “When The Man Comes, Follow Him” (April 09, 1949)
          01:48:43.375 = Murder By Experts, “Dig Your Own Grave” (August 15, 1949)
          02:18:39.103 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Cold Equations (The Stowaway)” (April 30, 1958) ***WD
          02:36:18.577 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ)
          02:59:58.903 = Dark Fantasy, “Pennsylvania Turnpike” (March 20, 1942)
          03:26:58.808 = BBC Fear on 4, “Green and Pleasant” (1990)
          03:55:36.858 = Future Tense, “The Old Die Rich” (May 21, 1974) ***WD
          04:24:30.858 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)
          05:07:58.359 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18529falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mt-theclowns
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1655277373
          
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
          
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          Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1655277373
          
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
          
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          Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness
          
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: May 01, 2026
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71823767Sat, 02 May 2026 01:19:43 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessTwenty-five years after their daughter vanished in Washington, Susan and Bob Levy now say Chandra's curiosity about UFOs — and Congressman Gary Condit's classified work on them — may explain what really happened to her in Rock Creek Park. EPISODE...
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/levyufo
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: May 01, 2026
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1855chandra_levy,cold_case,daniel_sheehan,dc_murder,disclosure_project,gary_condit,ingmar_guandique,jfk,marilyn_monroe,missing_scientists,rock_creek_park,steven_greer,tim_burchett,true_crime,uap,ufo_conspiracy,ufo_disclosure,unsolved_murder,weird_darkness,william_colbyfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SVA
          IN THIS EPISODE: Tonight I’m actually bringing you three separate stories, but they are part of a single series titled “The Supernatural Vigilante Association”. It’s a dark story, very well written, and has an interesting noir feel to it that I would not have expected for creepypasta about anti-heroes with superpowers. The author goes by the pen name “Wound Licker”, and I’ve got a link to his Facebook page in the show description, as well as links to the three individual stories used for this episode. 
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Voodoo Priestess, Part 1”
          00:03:00.742 = Show Open
          00:03:59.720 = “Voodoo Priestess, Part 2”
          00:40:02.499 = “The Mentalist, Part 1”
          00:51:25.657 = “The Mentalist, Part 2”
          01:22:03.145 = “Time Traveller”
          02:13:43.459 = Show Close
          
          SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/SVA
          “Supernatural Vigilante Association: Voodoo Priestess” by WoundLicker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8samnj
          “Supernatural Vigilante Association: The Mentalist” by WoundLicker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n9x6wyx
          “Supernatural Vigilante Association: Time Traveller” by WoundLicker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3jv69m9z
          =====
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          Originally aired: February 07, 2024
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71802340Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen journalist Carter follows the trail of a notorious supernatural vigilante, he uncovers a city on the brink, a war in the shadows, and a truth more dangerous than he ever imagined. IN THIS EPISODE: Tonight I’m actually bringing you three separate...
          IN THIS EPISODE: Tonight I’m actually bringing you three separate stories, but they are part of a single series titled “The Supernatural Vigilante Association”. It’s a dark story, very well written, and has an interesting noir feel to it that I would not have expected for creepypasta about anti-heroes with superpowers. The author goes by the pen name “Wound Licker”, and I’ve got a link to his Facebook page in the show description, as well as links to the three individual stories used for this episode. 
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Voodoo Priestess, Part 1”
          00:03:00.742 = Show Open
          00:03:59.720 = “Voodoo Priestess, Part 2”
          00:40:02.499 = “The Mentalist, Part 1”
          00:51:25.657 = “The Mentalist, Part 2”
          01:22:03.145 = “Time Traveller”
          02:13:43.459 = Show Close
          
          SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/SVA
          “Supernatural Vigilante Association: Voodoo Priestess” by WoundLicker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8samnj
          “Supernatural Vigilante Association: The Mentalist” by WoundLicker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n9x6wyx
          “Supernatural Vigilante Association: Time Traveller” by WoundLicker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3jv69m9z
          =====
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          Originally aired: February 07, 2024
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>8097falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/zoo-incinerator
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          EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-headlessprophet/
          
          THE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: On July 3, 1929, real estate agent Vincent Elias arrived at the home of Benny Evangelista on Saint Aubin Street in Detroit and found a scene that would baffle investigators for decades. Evangelista — a self-proclaimed Divine Prophet who sold spells, hexes, and spiritual cures from a basement chapel filled with papier-mâché planets and a crude altar — sat decapitated at his desk, his head arranged on the floor among framed post-mortem photographs of his deceased son. Upstairs, his wife Santina and their four children, ages 18 months to seven years, had been slaughtered in their beds with an ax. Police pursued three theories: extortion letters from the fading Black Hand criminal network; a tenant named Umberto Tecchio who had visited the night before and whose barn yielded a suspiciously clean ax and banana knife; and Evangelista's old occult partner Aurelius Angelino, who had murdered his own children with an ax in 1919 and escaped from a Pennsylvania asylum for the criminally insane in 1923, never to be seen again. A bloody fingerprint on the front doorknob was the only physical evidence preserved at the scene, and it never matched any suspect. The case was eventually shelved as cold and remains officially unsolved nearly a century later. The Evangelista house was demolished years ago, but locals still speak of disembodied screams and a headless figure walking the empty lot.
          
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          Originally aired: May 1, 2026
          
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          EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-headlessprophet/
          
          THE REAL CASE BEHIND THIS STORY: On July 3, 1929, real estate agent Vincent Elias arrived at the home of Benny Evangelista on Saint Aubin Street in Detroit and found a scene that would baffle investigators for decades. Evangelista — a self-proclaimed Divine Prophet who sold spells, hexes, and spiritual cures from a basement chapel filled with papier-mâché planets and a crude altar — sat decapitated at his desk, his head arranged on the floor among framed post-mortem photographs of his deceased son. Upstairs, his wife Santina and their four children, ages 18 months to seven years, had been slaughtered in their beds with an ax. Police pursued three theories: extortion letters from the fading Black Hand criminal network; a tenant named Umberto Tecchio who had visited the night before and whose barn yielded a suspiciously clean ax and banana knife; and Evangelista's old occult partner Aurelius Angelino, who had murdered his own children with an ax in 1919 and escaped from a Pennsylvania asylum for the criminally insane in 1923, never to be seen again. A bloody fingerprint on the front doorknob was the only physical evidence preserved at the scene, and it never matched any suspect. The case was eventually shelved as cold and remains officially unsolved nearly a century later. The Evangelista house was demolished years ago, but locals still speak of disembodied screams and a headless figure walking the empty lot.
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: May 1, 2026
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1368axe_murders,black_magic,cold_case,divine_prophet,family_massacre,hardboiled_detective,headless_ghost,midwestern_noir,murder_noir,noir_fiction,occult_chapel,occult_murders,paranormal_mystery,private_detective,ravenmill,ritual_murder,severed_head,true_crime_fiction,unsolved_murders,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/BeastOfBucharest
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Ion Rimaru is a murderer like no other – vampirism, cannibalism, necrophilia – and why shouldn’t he? After all, he’s taking after his serial killer father. (The Disturbing Crimes of a Father and Son) *** A neural network named "Norman" is disturbingly different from other types of artificial intelligence. How? Well, for one… it’s a psychopath. (Meet Norman, The Artificially Intelligent Psychopath) *** Twenty high school students all lost consciousness and collapsed under mysterious circumstances during class on Tuesday, July 3. Was it mass hysteria? Juju in Ghana? Or did the students actually see ghosts as they claim? (Ghana Students Faint After Seeing Ghosts) *** At a young age, Edmund Kemper decapitated his sisters' dolls and even stalked his second-grade teacher with a bayonet. But he was young and just getting started. (Serial Killer Edmund Kemper) *** During the Second World War, in the gruesome world of Unit 731, the unthinkable was done on a daily basis. Prisoners, were subjected to unimaginable horrors. Today, ghostly voices are heard and anomalies frequently appear in photographs. (Unit 731) *** Top Secret CIA files have emerged from the 1950s exposing the explosive truth about alien UFOs visiting earth. (Bigger Than Roswell) *** After the wealthy and prominent Blanche Monnier fell in love with a commoner, her mother did the unthinkable in an attempt to stop it – locking her in her room for years on end. (Locked Away For Falling In Love) *** A similar story to that of Blanche Monnier, is the imprisonment of Elisabeth Fritzl. She spent 24 years in captivity, confined to a makeshift cellar and repeatedly tortured - by her own father. (The Horrifying Case of Elisabeth Fritzl) *** Despite having one husband and two boyfriends over the years, Dolly Oesterreich continued to keep her secret lover hidden in her attic. (Lover In The Attic) *** The Star Gate project. What was it, really? And did the government shut it down? (The Star Gate Project)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:10.410 = Show Open
          00:04:08.300 = The Disturbing Crimes of Father and Son
          00:16:05.365 = Ghana Students Faint After Seeing Ghosts ***
          00:19:39.257 = Serial Killer Edmund Kemper
          00:26:53.894 = Unit 731
          00:31:10.331 = Meet Norman, The Artificially Intelligent Psychopath ***
          00:36:09.488 = The Star Gate Project
          00:48:00.820 = Locked Away For Falling In Love
          00:53:01.433 = The Horrifying Case of Elisabeth Fritzl
          01:00:50.103 = Lover In The Attic
          01:08:23.753 = Bigger Than Roswell ***
          01:11:51.675 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Ghana Students Faint After Seeing Ghosts” by Sequoya Kennedy for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2oqghUU
          “Serial Killer Edmund Kemper” by Gabe Paoletti for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2nDRLiF
          “Unit 731” posted at Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2nGqXyg
          “The Disturbing Crimes of a Father and Son” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2nG8phK
          “Meet Norman, The Artificially Intelligent Psychopath” by Mindy Weisberger for Live Science: http://bit.ly/2m8n2d7
          “The Star Gate Project” by Arjun Walia (link no longer available)
          “Locked Away For Falling In Love” by Gina Dimuro for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2nDCz57
          “The Horrifying Case of Elisabeth Fritzl” by Katie Serena for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2mc4h8M
          “Lover In The Attic” by Erin Kelly for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2ooCN0h
          “Bigger Than Roswell” by Michael Havis for DailyStar.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2mGGePD
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally aired: November, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/BeastOfBucharest
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71768492Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA father’s sins often haunt the son, but in the case of Ion Rimaru—dubbed the Vampire of Bucharest—his brutal killing spree eerily mirrored his father’s unsolved crimes, leading to one of Romania’s most horrifying true crime sagas. FEATURED STORIES...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Ion Rimaru is a murderer like no other – vampirism, cannibalism, necrophilia – and why shouldn’t he? After all, he’s taking after his serial killer father. (The Disturbing Crimes of a Father and Son) *** A neural network named "Norman" is disturbingly different from other types of artificial intelligence. How? Well, for one… it’s a psychopath. (Meet Norman, The Artificially Intelligent Psychopath) *** Twenty high school students all lost consciousness and collapsed under mysterious circumstances during class on Tuesday, July 3. Was it mass hysteria? Juju in Ghana? Or did the students actually see ghosts as they claim? (Ghana Students Faint After Seeing Ghosts) *** At a young age, Edmund Kemper decapitated his sisters' dolls and even stalked his second-grade teacher with a bayonet. But he was young and just getting started. (Serial Killer Edmund Kemper) *** During the Second World War, in the gruesome world of Unit 731, the unthinkable was done on a daily basis. Prisoners, were subjected to unimaginable horrors. Today, ghostly voices are heard and anomalies frequently appear in photographs. (Unit 731) *** Top Secret CIA files have emerged from the 1950s exposing the explosive truth about alien UFOs visiting earth. (Bigger Than Roswell) *** After the wealthy and prominent Blanche Monnier fell in love with a commoner, her mother did the unthinkable in an attempt to stop it – locking her in her room for years on end. (Locked Away For Falling In Love) *** A similar story to that of Blanche Monnier, is the imprisonment of Elisabeth Fritzl. She spent 24 years in captivity, confined to a makeshift cellar and repeatedly tortured - by her own father. (The Horrifying Case of Elisabeth Fritzl) *** Despite having one husband and two boyfriends over the years, Dolly Oesterreich continued to keep her secret lover hidden in her attic. (Lover In The Attic) *** The Star Gate project. What was it, really? And did the government shut it down? (The Star Gate Project)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:10.410 = Show Open
          00:04:08.300 = The Disturbing Crimes of Father and Son
          00:16:05.365 = Ghana Students Faint After Seeing Ghosts ***
          00:19:39.257 = Serial Killer Edmund Kemper
          00:26:53.894 = Unit 731
          00:31:10.331 = Meet Norman, The Artificially Intelligent Psychopath ***
          00:36:09.488 = The Star Gate Project
          00:48:00.820 = Locked Away For Falling In Love
          00:53:01.433 = The Horrifying Case of Elisabeth Fritzl
          01:00:50.103 = Lover In The Attic
          01:08:23.753 = Bigger Than Roswell ***
          01:11:51.675 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Ghana Students Faint After Seeing Ghosts” by Sequoya Kennedy for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2oqghUU
          “Serial Killer Edmund Kemper” by Gabe Paoletti for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2nDRLiF
          “Unit 731” posted at Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2nGqXyg
          “The Disturbing Crimes of a Father and Son” by Les Hewitt for...]]>4382attic_lover,blanche_monnier,declassified_ufo_files,dolly_oesterreich,edmund_kemper,elisabeth_fritzl,ghana_ghosts,ion_rimaru,josef_fritzl,mass_hysteria,norman_ai,paranormal,remote_viewing,serial_killers,star_gate_project,true_crime,ufo_sightings,unit_731,vampire_of_bucharest,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0645
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Tunnel Man” (September 20, 1977)
          00:45:40.665 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment” (January 1968) ***WD
          01:14:57.979 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Elmer Meets Death” (1990-1992) ***WD
          01:43:03.330 = The Clock, “The Hunter and the Hunted” (November 22, 1955) ***WD
          02:09:06.215 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944) ***WD
          02:37:03.067 = The Crime Club, “Sentence of Death” (October 09, 1947) ***WD
          03:05:59.992 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Case of the Counterfeit $10 Bills” (December 22, 1946) ***WD
          03:31:06.412 = The Devil and Mr. O, “No Escape” (November 19, 1971) ***WD
          03:56:48.974 = Diary of Fate, “Trina Crowley” (March 09, 1948) ***WD
          04:25:17.920 = Dimension X, “Beyond Infinity” (July 21, 1950) ***WD
          04:54:28.084 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71799951Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:58:15 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA radiation-scarred inventor has built a submarine that burrows through solid bedrock, parked it beneath the city, and aimed its torpedoes at the fault line — and the planets are sliding into position to help him pull the trigger. Look for this...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Tunnel Man” (September 20, 1977)
          00:45:40.665 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment” (January 1968) ***WD
          01:14:57.979 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Elmer Meets Death” (1990-1992) ***WD
          01:43:03.330 = The Clock, “The Hunter and the Hunted” (November 22, 1955) ***WD
          02:09:06.215 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944) ***WD
          02:37:03.067 = The Crime Club, “Sentence of Death” (October 09, 1947) ***WD
          03:05:59.992 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Case of the Counterfeit $10 Bills” (December 22, 1946) ***WD
          03:31:06.412 = The Devil and Mr. O, “No Escape” (November 19, 1971) ***WD
          03:56:48.974 = Diary of Fate, “Trina Crowley” (March 09, 1948) ***WD
          04:25:17.920 = Dimension X, “Beyond Infinity” (July 21, 1950) ***WD
          04:54:28.084 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17718classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/supra-123-mph
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>352123_mph,body_cam_footage,bonita_springs,drunk_driving,dui_arrest,florida_arrest,florida_dui,florida_news,florida_woman,lee_county,reckless_driving,repeat_offender,siria_lopez,super_speeder_law,supra_speeder,toyota_supra,traffic_stop,true_crime,weird_darkness,weird_newsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/wildwood-pool
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          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/wildwood-pool
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>279attempted_murder,backyard_pool,bizarre_arrest,convicted_felon,crime_news,darren_marlar,domestic_violence,florida_crime,florida_man,gunshot_wound,lady_lake,repeat_offender,robert_anthony_morgan,shooting,sumter_county,true_crime,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,weird_news,wildwood_floridafalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WalpurgisNight
          IN THIS EPISODE: “Walpurgis Night was when, according to the belief of millions of people, the devil was abroad—when the graves were opened and the dead came forth and walked. When all evil things of earth and air and water held revel.” – Bram Stoker, from “Dracula’s Guest”. Walpurgis Night is something most English-speaking listeners won’t know about – but it’s being celebrated at this precise moment. While others are currently celebrating “Halfway to Halloween” or “Half-o-ween” for short… in Germany, they’re celebrating a second Halloween which they call Walpurgisnacht – or “Walpurgis Night.” Plus, later in the show I’ll share a story that was intended specifically to be read on Walpurgis Night – it’s called “The Black Bargain” from PJ Hodge!
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:37.995 = Happy Walpurgisnacht, Everyone
          00:32:55.468 = The Black Bargain (a Fictional Story To Be Told on Walpurgis Night) ***
          00:48:10.168 = Show Close
          
          SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          “Happy Walpurgisnacht, Everyone!” by Todd at GothicHorrorStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a8svp23c
          “The Black Bargain” by PJ Hodge, posted at FreakyFolkTales.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j49bd4
          =====
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          = = = = =
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          Originally aired: April 30, 2021
          EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/WalpurgisNight
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71767209Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessMany celebrate April 30 as “Halfway to Halloween,” but Walpurgis Night is more than just spooky fun — it’s a night when witches rise, saints blur into goddesses, and ancient fires still burn. IN THIS EPISODE: “Walpurgis Night was when, according to...
          IN THIS EPISODE: “Walpurgis Night was when, according to the belief of millions of people, the devil was abroad—when the graves were opened and the dead came forth and walked. When all evil things of earth and air and water held revel.” – Bram Stoker, from “Dracula’s Guest”. Walpurgis Night is something most English-speaking listeners won’t know about – but it’s being celebrated at this precise moment. While others are currently celebrating “Halfway to Halloween” or “Half-o-ween” for short… in Germany, they’re celebrating a second Halloween which they call Walpurgisnacht – or “Walpurgis Night.” Plus, later in the show I’ll share a story that was intended specifically to be read on Walpurgis Night – it’s called “The Black Bargain” from PJ Hodge!
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:37.995 = Happy Walpurgisnacht, Everyone
          00:32:55.468 = The Black Bargain (a Fictional Story To Be Told on Walpurgis Night) ***
          00:48:10.168 = Show Close
          
          SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          “Happy Walpurgisnacht, Everyone!” by Todd at GothicHorrorStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a8svp23c
          “The Black Bargain” by PJ Hodge, posted at FreakyFolkTales.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j49bd4
          =====
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          = = = = =
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          =====
          Originally aired: April 30, 2021
          EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/WalpurgisNight
          
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          THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: On the morning of May 26, 1990, Marlene Warren was eating breakfast with her 21-year-old son Joe at their home in the Aero Club community of Wellington, Florida, when a clown carrying balloons and white carnations rang the doorbell. Marlene answered, remarked on how pretty the gifts were, and was shot in the head at point-blank range. The killer calmly walked back to a waiting white sedan and drove away. Marlene died two days later. She had warned both her son and her mother that if anything ever happened to her, her husband Mike Warren — who co-owned a used car business called Bargain Motors — would be responsible. Mike had an alibi the morning of the shooting, but investigators quickly learned he was having an affair with an employee named Sheila Keen. A novelty shop owner remembered selling a clown costume to a woman matching Keen's description days before the murder, supermarket workers recalled a brunette buying matching balloons and flowers that morning, and the abandoned getaway car contained brown hairs and orange wig fibers — but the forensic science of the era couldn't tie it all together. Mike Warren was arrested four months later on unrelated racketeering and odometer fraud charges and served eight years. After his release, he married Sheila Keen — now bottle-blonde and going by "Debbie" — and the two opened a burger restaurant called the Purple Cow in Tennessee, where Sheila once dressed as a clown for Halloween. The case remained cold for twenty-seven years until a 2014 cold-case grant allowed investigators to retest the evidence using modern DNA technology; a hair recovered from a balloon string matched Sheila Keen. She was arrested on September 26, 2017, and on April 25, 2023, she pleaded guilty in exchange for a 12-year sentence. She was released after serving just 18 months, in November 2024, with Mike still standing by her and insisting on her innocence.
          ORIGINAL CASE SOURCES…
          https://allthatsinteresting.com/marlene-warren
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          THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: On the morning of May 26, 1990, Marlene Warren was eating breakfast with her 21-year-old son Joe at their home in the Aero Club community of Wellington, Florida, when a clown carrying balloons and white carnations rang the doorbell. Marlene answered, remarked on how pretty the gifts were, and was shot in the head at point-blank range. The killer calmly walked back to a waiting white sedan and drove away. Marlene died two days later. She had warned both her son and her mother that if anything ever happened to her, her husband Mike Warren — who co-owned a used car business called Bargain Motors — would be responsible. Mike had an alibi the morning of the shooting, but investigators quickly learned he was having an affair with an employee named Sheila Keen. A novelty shop owner remembered selling a clown costume to a woman matching Keen's description days before the murder, supermarket workers recalled a brunette buying matching balloons and flowers that morning, and the abandoned getaway car contained brown hairs and orange wig fibers — but the forensic science of the era couldn't tie it all together. Mike Warren was arrested four months later on unrelated racketeering and odometer fraud charges and served eight years. After his release, he married Sheila Keen — now bottle-blonde and going by "Debbie" — and the two opened a burger restaurant called the Purple Cow in Tennessee, where Sheila once dressed as a clown for Halloween. The case remained cold for twenty-seven years until a 2014 cold-case grant allowed investigators to retest the evidence using modern DNA technology; a hair recovered from a balloon string matched Sheila Keen. She was arrested on September 26, 2017, and on April 25, 2023, she pleaded guilty in exchange for a 12-year sentence. She was released after serving just 18 months, in November 2024, with Mike still standing by her and insisting on her innocence.
          ORIGINAL CASE SOURCES…
          https://allthatsinteresting.com/marlene-warren
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Sometimes people disappear without a trace, while others leave behind evidence that is even stranger than the vanishing itself. (Strange Vanishings and Spooky Letters) *** In the summer of 1989 in the suburbs of Kansas City, three young women went missing – and they are still missing even now, decades later. Their killer refuses to say where they are buried. (The Missing Victims of Richard Grissom) *** Sometimes people disappear without a trace, while others leave behind On a fall evening in 2009, the Jamison family disappeared into the woods of Oklahoma, leaving behind a set of bewildering clues and a case that remains unsolved today. (His Said His House Was Haunted, Then His Family Disappeared) *** On March 19, 2004, 17-year-old Brianna Maitland left her shift at the Black Lantern Inn around 11:20 P.M. What happened next remains a mystery to this day. (The Chilling Disappearance of Brianna Maitland)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:55.893 = Show Open
          00:02:48.146 = The Chilling Disappearance of Brianna Maitland
          00:10:31.222 = The Disappearance of Sister Aimee ***
          00:19:01.355 = The Missing Victims of Richard Grissom
          00:26:11.221 = He Said His House Was Haunted, Then His Family Disappeared (Jamison Family)
          00:31:56.617 = Strange Vanishings and Spooky Letters ***
          00:49:49.276 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Strange Vanishings and Spooky Letters” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2kUp1Bd
          “The Missing Victims of Richard Grissom” posted at The Line Up: http://bit.ly/ 2m1Qq4x
          “The Disappearance of Sister Aimee” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2m0bFDG
          “The Chilling Disappearance of Brianna Maitland” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://bit .ly/2m2cNqn
          “He Said His House Was Haunted, Then His Family Disappeared” by Aimee Lamoureux for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2m5lgJg
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally aired: November, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/MissingPersons
          
          
          
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Sometimes people disappear without a trace, while others leave behind evidence that is even stranger than the vanishing itself. (Strange Vanishings and Spooky Letters) *** In the summer of 1989 in the suburbs of Kansas City, three young women went missing – and they are still missing even now, decades later. Their killer refuses to say where they are buried. (The Missing Victims of Richard Grissom) *** Sometimes people disappear without a trace, while others leave behind On a fall evening in 2009, the Jamison family disappeared into the woods of Oklahoma, leaving behind a set of bewildering clues and a case that remains unsolved today. (His Said His House Was Haunted, Then His Family Disappeared) *** On March 19, 2004, 17-year-old Brianna Maitland left her shift at the Black Lantern Inn around 11:20 P.M. What happened next remains a mystery to this day. (The Chilling Disappearance of Brianna Maitland)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:55.893 = Show Open
          00:02:48.146 = The Chilling Disappearance of Brianna Maitland
          00:10:31.222 = The Disappearance of Sister Aimee ***
          00:19:01.355 = The Missing Victims of Richard Grissom
          00:26:11.221 = He Said His House Was Haunted, Then His Family Disappeared (Jamison Family)
          00:31:56.617 = Strange Vanishings and Spooky Letters ***
          00:49:49.276 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Strange Vanishings and Spooky Letters” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2kUp1Bd
          “The Missing Victims of Richard Grissom” posted at The Line Up: http://bit.ly/ 2m1Qq4x
          “The Disappearance of Sister Aimee” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2m0bFDG
          “The Chilling Disappearance of Brianna Maitland” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://bit .ly/2m2cNqn
          “He Said His House Was Haunted, Then His Family Disappeared” by Aimee Lamoureux for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2m5lgJg
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/MissingPersons
          
          
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Wind And The Flame
          00:46:57.579 = The Weird Circle, “Possessive Dead” (March 25, 1945)
          01:14:18.931 = The Whistler, “Seascape” (January 22, 1945)
          01:42:56.945 = Witch’s Tale, “Altar of Hate” (November 08, 1933) ***WD
          02:08:42.316 = X Minus One, “Pictures Don’t Lie” (October 24, 1956)
          02:36:06.053 = The Zero Hour, “The Violation” (May 10, 1974) ***WD
          02:53:37.216 = ABC Mystery Time, “Suicide Club” (June 07, 1956) ***WD (LQ)
          03:15:19.752 = Strange Adventure, “A Matter of Salvage” (1945)
          03:18:35.175 = Appointment With Fear, “Speaking Clock” (April 13, 1944)
          03:45:58.687 = BBC Radio 4/7 Ghost Story, “Lost Hearts” (December 28, 2007)
          04:00:13.483 = Beyond The Green Door, “Dillingsworth Diamond Corp” (1966) ***WD
          04:04:21.110 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March 02, 1952) ***WD
          04:18:50.973 = The Avenger, “The Subway Ghost” (March 07, 1946)
          04:48:49.580 = Box 13, “Diamond In The Sky” (November 21, 1948) ***WD
          05:15:38.566 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Wind And The Flame
          00:46:57.579 = The Weird Circle, “Possessive Dead” (March 25, 1945)
          01:14:18.931 = The Whistler, “Seascape” (January 22, 1945)
          01:42:56.945 = Witch’s Tale, “Altar of Hate” (November 08, 1933) ***WD
          02:08:42.316 = X Minus One, “Pictures Don’t Lie” (October 24, 1956)
          02:36:06.053 = The Zero Hour, “The Violation” (May 10, 1974) ***WD
          02:53:37.216 = ABC Mystery Time, “Suicide Club” (June 07, 1956) ***WD (LQ)
          03:15:19.752 = Strange Adventure, “A Matter of Salvage” (1945)
          03:18:35.175 = Appointment With Fear, “Speaking Clock” (April 13, 1944)
          03:45:58.687 = BBC Radio 4/7 Ghost Story, “Lost Hearts” (December 28, 2007)
          04:00:13.483 = Beyond The Green Door, “Dillingsworth Diamond Corp” (1966) ***WD
          04:04:21.110 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March 02, 1952) ***WD
          04:18:50.973 = The Avenger, “The Subway Ghost” (March 07, 1946)
          04:48:49.580 = Box 13, “Diamond In The Sky” (November 21, 1948) ***WD
          05:15:38.566 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/American-psychic
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Death On Project X” (September 16, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:12.808 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “Metballs Are Murder” (November 08, 2006)
          00:59:57.050 = Strange Wills, “Prince of Broadway” (July 06, 1946)
          01:29:44.479 = Suspense, “Suspicion” (February 10, 1944)
          01:59:15.319 = Tales of the Frightened, “Don’t Lose Your Head” (December 17, 1957)
          02:03:46.026 = The Creaking Door, “Cat Woman” (December 14, 1964) ***WD
          02:32:10.595 = The Saint, “Cowboy” (July 01, 1951)
          03:00:57.876 = Theater Five, “World Enough And Time” (November 10, 1964)
          03:23:02.258 = Theater 1030, “Two Little Punctures” (July 12, 1953) ***WD
          03:50:03.008 = Two Thousand Plus, “Veteran Comes Home” (July 05, 1950) ***WD
          04:18:09.269 = The Unexpected, “Two Of A Kind” (1947-1948) ***WD
          04:29:57.657 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Rue Morgue Mystery” (June 17, 1942) ***WD
          04:44:51.349 = Dark Venture, “Ten Dollar Bill” (August 14, 1945)
          05:13:49.213 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Death On Project X” (September 16, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:12.808 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “Metballs Are Murder” (November 08, 2006)
          00:59:57.050 = Strange Wills, “Prince of Broadway” (July 06, 1946)
          01:29:44.479 = Suspense, “Suspicion” (February 10, 1944)
          01:59:15.319 = Tales of the Frightened, “Don’t Lose Your Head” (December 17, 1957)
          02:03:46.026 = The Creaking Door, “Cat Woman” (December 14, 1964) ***WD
          02:32:10.595 = The Saint, “Cowboy” (July 01, 1951)
          03:00:57.876 = Theater Five, “World Enough And Time” (November 10, 1964)
          03:23:02.258 = Theater 1030, “Two Little Punctures” (July 12, 1953) ***WD
          03:50:03.008 = Two Thousand Plus, “Veteran Comes Home” (July 05, 1950) ***WD
          04:18:09.269 = The Unexpected, “Two Of A Kind” (1947-1948) ***WD
          04:29:57.657 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Rue Morgue Mystery” (June 17, 1942) ***WD
          04:44:51.349 = Dark Venture, “Ten Dollar Bill” (August 14, 1945)
          05:13:49.213 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Did you know that Laura Palmer's death on TV’s “Twin Peaks” was inspired by a real-life murder case? (The Real-Life Murder Case That Inspired “Twin Peaks”) *** Most people laugh at, or outright dismiss, the possibility that numerous hair-covered humanoids could exist in the U.K., and without ever getting caught or killed. But, some cases and tales do seem to stand the test of time. Although, many of the creatures that appear in such tales – which date back centuries – may not be what people assume them to be. (Wild Beast Or Wild Man?) *** A mother receives a call from her son – who had been killed by a drunk driver. (Call From The Other Side) *** On a brisk morning, with wind wafting off the Mississippi river across from St. Louis, Missouri, the men faced each other with pistols, at barely more than arm’s length. They’d come to shoot at one another because of an ‘offense against honor’. The place, or ‘field of honor’, was Bloody Island. (What Happened to Bloody Island?) *** A police officer and his daughter see a large creature jump completely over the two lane road they are driving down – a creature that ran on only two legs. (Leaping Bigfoot) *** Sleep paralysis is one of the most terrifying experiences one can have – and one person’s story takes the creeps to a new level. (Confronted by Insectoids) *** One monster that seems to be pervasive in the human psyche across numerous cultures is what we would call the werewolf (although each part of the world has their own name for it). And while most consider it simply a legendary cryptid, there have always been those who believe that these are not merely the product of our imagination, but very real monsters that lurk out beyond our understanding. And they take it very seriously in Haiti. (The Mysterious Werewolves of Haiti)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:03.946 = Show Open
          00:03:44.137 = The Real-Life Murder Case That Inspired ‘Twin Peaks’
          00:11:35.141 = Wild Beast or Wild Man? ***
          00:16:01.474 = Call From The Other Side
          00:16:57.924 = What Happened to Bloody Island?
          00:22:17.810 = Confronted by Insectoids
          00:24:13.988 = The Mysterious Werewolves of Haiti ***
          00:34:04.543 = Leaping Bigfoot
          00:35:47.297 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Real-Life Murder Case That Inspired ‘Twin Peaks’” by CWS for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2mhBMpJ
          “Wild Beast or Wild Man?” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2kSeW7U
          BOOK: “Dark Dorset: Tales of Mystery, Wonder and Terror” https://amzn.to/2IMrqE6
          “Call From The Other Side” submitted anonymously at WeirdDarkness.com
          “What Happened to Bloody Island” by John Davis for Mysterious Writings: http://bit.ly/2m2BUct
          “Confronted by Insectoids” posted at PhantomsAndMonsters.com: (link no longer available)
          “Leaping Bigfoot” posted at PhantomsAndMonsters.com: (link no longer available)
          “The Mysterious Werewolves of Haiti” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2lYCKqP
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          Originally aired: November 25, 2022
          
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Did you know that Laura Palmer's death on TV’s “Twin Peaks” was inspired by a real-life murder case? (The Real-Life Murder Case That Inspired “Twin Peaks”) *** Most people laugh at, or outright dismiss, the possibility that numerous hair-covered humanoids could exist in the U.K., and without ever getting caught or killed. But, some cases and tales do seem to stand the test of time. Although, many of the creatures that appear in such tales – which date back centuries – may not be what people assume them to be. (Wild Beast Or Wild Man?) *** A mother receives a call from her son – who had been killed by a drunk driver. (Call From The Other Side) *** On a brisk morning, with wind wafting off the Mississippi river across from St. Louis, Missouri, the men faced each other with pistols, at barely more than arm’s length. They’d come to shoot at one another because of an ‘offense against honor’. The place, or ‘field of honor’, was Bloody Island. (What Happened to Bloody Island?) *** A police officer and his daughter see a large creature jump completely over the two lane road they are driving down – a creature that ran on only two legs. (Leaping Bigfoot) *** Sleep paralysis is one of the most terrifying experiences one can have – and one person’s story takes the creeps to a new level. (Confronted by Insectoids) *** One monster that seems to be pervasive in the human psyche across numerous cultures is what we would call the werewolf (although each part of the world has their own name for it). And while most consider it simply a legendary cryptid, there have always been those who believe that these are not merely the product of our imagination, but very real monsters that lurk out beyond our understanding. And they take it very seriously in Haiti. (The Mysterious Werewolves of Haiti)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:03.946 = Show Open
          00:03:44.137 = The Real-Life Murder Case That Inspired ‘Twin Peaks’
          00:11:35.141 = Wild Beast or Wild Man? ***
          00:16:01.474 = Call From The Other Side
          00:16:57.924 = What Happened to Bloody Island?
          00:22:17.810 = Confronted by Insectoids
          00:24:13.988 = The Mysterious Werewolves of Haiti ***
          00:34:04.543 = Leaping Bigfoot
          00:35:47.297 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Real-Life Murder Case That Inspired ‘Twin Peaks’” by CWS for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2mhBMpJ
          “Wild Beast or Wild Man?” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2kSeW7U
          BOOK: “Dark Dorset: Tales of Mystery, Wonder and Terror” https://amzn.to/2IMrqE6
          “Call From The Other Side” submitted anonymously at WeirdDarkness.com
          “What Happened to Bloody Island” by John Davis for Mysterious Writings: http://bit.ly/2m2BUct
          “Confronted by Insectoids” posted at PhantomsAndMonsters.com: (link no longer available)2213bloody_island,british_bigfoot,code_duello,cryptid_sightings,dorset_folklore,frontier_duels,ghost_phone_calls,haitian_werewolves,hazel_drew_murder,insectoid_encounters,je_rouges,laura_palmer,leaping_bigfoot,loup_garou,paranormal_phone_calls,sleep_paralysis,twin_peaks_inspiration,unsolved_murders,weird_darkness,woodwosefalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ReadingParanormal
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: As long as there has been talk of evil spirits, ghosts, and demons, there have been tales of ways to bind, subdue, and imprison them. (Bizarre Real Demon Traps) *** Is it possible that reading about the world of the paranormal can somehow expose a person to it? (Can Reading A Book Open a Paranormal Door?) *** A truck driver passes a specter on a night road. (Night Driving In Alabama Left Me Speechless) *** The 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese – killed in front of 38 people, yet no one came to her aid - became an American legend. But how much of the story is true? (The Woman Killed In Front Of 38 Witnesses) *** The skeleton of a young boy was found on the side of a road and eventually a man named Marcellus Bunch was arrested for the crime – yet he seemed completely unconcerned about himself, the trial, or his fate. (A Hidden Skeleton) *** You don’t have to be sleeping with someone to be the victim of a blanket hog. You only need an invisible entity to give you those chills. (The Phantom Blanket Puller) *** Beloved horror author Edgar Allan Poe was a master of terror and mystery – but his greatest mystery may not have been in the pages of his writings, but in the days immediately before his death. (The Last Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:40.612 = Show Open
          00:02:50.945 = The Last Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe
          00:06:17.849 = Can Reading a Book Open a Paranormal Door?
          00:12:47.692 = The Phantom Blanket Puller ***
          00:14:02.393 = A Hidden Skeleton
          00:16:43.963 = Night Driving in Alabama Left Me Speechless
          00:17:48.486 = The Woman Killed In Front of 38 Witnesses
          00:26:42.524 = Bizarre Demon Traps ***
          00:34:24.358 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Last Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2lGCHQk
          “Can Reading A Book Open a Paranormal Door” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2m414Yk
          “The Woman Killed In Front of 38 Witnesses” by Stephanie Merry for the UK’s Independent: http://bit.ly/2lFt7xe
          “A Hidden Skeleton” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2lHB1pI
          “The Phantom Blanket Puller” by Megan Amos for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2k7NfYf
          “Night Driving In Alabama Left Me Speechless” by Alan Orr for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2m0IkZI
          “Bizarre Real Demon Traps” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2m9HDNZ
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November 06, 2022
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ReadingParanormal
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71716823Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessCan reading about the paranormal actually open a door to something otherworldly? Some real-life accounts suggest the act of delving into the supernatural may invite more than just stories – it may invite something far darker. FEATURED STORIES IN THIS...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: As long as there has been talk of evil spirits, ghosts, and demons, there have been tales of ways to bind, subdue, and imprison them. (Bizarre Real Demon Traps) *** Is it possible that reading about the world of the paranormal can somehow expose a person to it? (Can Reading A Book Open a Paranormal Door?) *** A truck driver passes a specter on a night road. (Night Driving In Alabama Left Me Speechless) *** The 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese – killed in front of 38 people, yet no one came to her aid - became an American legend. But how much of the story is true? (The Woman Killed In Front Of 38 Witnesses) *** The skeleton of a young boy was found on the side of a road and eventually a man named Marcellus Bunch was arrested for the crime – yet he seemed completely unconcerned about himself, the trial, or his fate. (A Hidden Skeleton) *** You don’t have to be sleeping with someone to be the victim of a blanket hog. You only need an invisible entity to give you those chills. (The Phantom Blanket Puller) *** Beloved horror author Edgar Allan Poe was a master of terror and mystery – but his greatest mystery may not have been in the pages of his writings, but in the days immediately before his death. (The Last Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:40.612 = Show Open
          00:02:50.945 = The Last Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe
          00:06:17.849 = Can Reading a Book Open a Paranormal Door?
          00:12:47.692 = The Phantom Blanket Puller ***
          00:14:02.393 = A Hidden Skeleton
          00:16:43.963 = Night Driving in Alabama Left Me Speechless
          00:17:48.486 = The Woman Killed In Front of 38 Witnesses
          00:26:42.524 = Bizarre Demon Traps ***
          00:34:24.358 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Last Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2lGCHQk
          “Can Reading A Book Open a Paranormal Door” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2m414Yk
          “The Woman Killed In Front of 38 Witnesses” by Stephanie Merry for the UK’s Independent: http://bit.ly/2lFt7xe
          “A Hidden Skeleton” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2lHB1pI
          “The Phantom Blanket Puller” by Megan Amos for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2k7NfYf
          “Night Driving In Alabama Left Me Speechless” by Alan Orr for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2m0IkZI
          “Bizarre Real Demon Traps” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2m9HDNZ
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow...]]>2131alabama_ghost,black_eyed_children,bystander_effect,dark_history,darren_marlar,demon_traps,edgar_allan_poe,ghost_stories,haunted_house,kitty_genovese,marcellus_bunch,men_in_black,occult_history,paranormal,shadow_people,supernatural,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darkness,witch_bottlesfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/bmv-doppelganger/
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Passport To Freedom” (September 15, 1977)
          00:45:51.080 = Peril, “Undivided” (early 1950s) ***WD
          01:08:41.986 = Mystery Playhouse, “Female of the Species” (June 07, 1946) ***WD
          01:33:50.352 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Murder Need An Artist” (May 06, 1950) ***WD
          02:00:25.283 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Dead Man’s Cavern” (April 15, 1944) ***WD
          02:25:41.142 = Quiet Please, “Is This Murder” (January 16, 1949)
          02:54:03.552 = Radio City Playhouse, “Unguarded Moment” (August 29, 1949)
          03:22:02.393 = It’s Murder, “Picture Wire Murder” (August 10, 1944)
          03:36:41.570 = The Sealed Book, “Ghost Makers” (September 09, 1945)
          04:06:11.396 = The Shadow, “Nightmare at Gaelsbury” (February 02, 1941)
          04:30:25.714 = Sleep No More, “The Storm” (December 19, 1956) ***WD
          04:57:35.046 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71695848Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:46:19 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn a storm-bound country sanatorium, a brilliant scientist driven mad by one fatal mistake insists the immortal Count Cagliostro speaks to him from beyond the grave — guiding his hand toward an experiment that has already killed once before. Look for...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Passport To Freedom” (September 15, 1977)
          00:45:51.080 = Peril, “Undivided” (early 1950s) ***WD
          01:08:41.986 = Mystery Playhouse, “Female of the Species” (June 07, 1946) ***WD
          01:33:50.352 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Murder Need An Artist” (May 06, 1950) ***WD
          02:00:25.283 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Dead Man’s Cavern” (April 15, 1944) ***WD
          02:25:41.142 = Quiet Please, “Is This Murder” (January 16, 1949)
          02:54:03.552 = Radio City Playhouse, “Unguarded Moment” (August 29, 1949)
          03:22:02.393 = It’s Murder, “Picture Wire Murder” (August 10, 1944)
          03:36:41.570 = The Sealed Book, “Ghost Makers” (September 09, 1945)
          04:06:11.396 = The Shadow, “Nightmare at Gaelsbury” (February 02, 1941)
          04:30:25.714 = Sleep No More, “The Storm” (December 19, 1956) ***WD
          04:57:35.046 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          “Ink Filled Dream” by Blue Hero: https://www.creepypasta.com/ink-filled-dream/
          “Never Use a Voice Recorder While You Sleep” by Chris Maxim: https://www.creepypasta.com/never-use-voice-recorder-sleep/  ***Read the prequel to this story at https://www.creepypasta.com/the-attic-in-the-basement/
          “Born Lucky” by The Dead Canary: https://www.creepypasta.com/born-lucky/
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          Originally aired: November 14, 2018
          
          
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          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          “Ink Filled Dream” by Blue Hero: https://www.creepypasta.com/ink-filled-dream/
          “Never Use a Voice Recorder While You Sleep” by Chris Maxim: https://www.creepypasta.com/never-use-voice-recorder-sleep/  ***Read the prequel to this story at https://www.creepypasta.com/the-attic-in-the-basement/
          “Born Lucky” by The Dead Canary: https://www.creepypasta.com/born-lucky/
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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          Originally aired: November 14, 2018
          
          
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          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          “Holes” by S. R. Underschultz: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdjm36d7
          “I Was Born With Superhuman Abilities” by Alayne Winters: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2zsjba5f
          “Leaving the Hospital” by Weirdo family member, Louise Latham
          “To the Moon and Back” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com
          “Don’t Let This Be You” by Hikari Shimizu: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/594memkb
          “Grandma’s House” by Weirdo family member, Rachel West
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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          Originally aired: December 16, 2018
          
          
          CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/holes/
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71693073Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:48:11 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA man discovers a tiny hole in his back, and by morning something has begun building a home inside him. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Holes” by S. R. Underschultz: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdjm36d7 “I Was Born With Superhuman...
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          “Holes” by S. R. Underschultz: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdjm36d7
          “I Was Born With Superhuman Abilities” by Alayne Winters: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2zsjba5f
          “Leaving the Hospital” by Weirdo family member, Louise Latham
          “To the Moon and Back” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com
          “Don’t Let This Be You” by Hikari Shimizu: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/594memkb
          “Grandma’s House” by Weirdo family member, Rachel West
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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          Originally aired: December 16, 2018
          
          
          CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/holes/
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>4326falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/HungCaoWiccans
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          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/HungCaoWiccans
          
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          THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: On September 5, 1893, on a farm outside Winnebago, Illinois, widow Bridget Hart returned from a brief errand in her potato field to find her twenty-six-year-old daughter Mary lying face-down on the porch steps, bleeding from her mouth and nose, and her twenty-three-year-old daughter Nellie staggering in the barn with a green stain of arsenic-laced Paris green pesticide running down her dress. Before she died the following afternoon, Nellie identified her own brother — thirty-five-year-old John Hart, the family's black sheep, recently returned home after years of drifting and feuding with his siblings over his share of their late father's $50,000 estate — as her attacker. He had forced both sisters to drink the poison and shot each of them at close range, Mary four times. John fled on horseback but was captured that same night in a Rockford barber shop, where he calmly drank a small dose of laudanum as police closed in. He was tried in January 1894, convicted in under an hour despite a defense that blamed his brothers, claimed malaria and mental illness, and accused the dead girls themselves of conspiring to poison him, and was hanged in the Winnebago County jail yard on March 16, 1894 — bringing to a close a case made stranger still by the fact that his father had taken his own life two years earlier with the very same poison.
          
          ORIGINAL CASE SOURCES…
          https://www.hauntedrockford.com/the-hart-family-murders/
          
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          Originally aired: April 27, 2026
          EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-parisgreen
          
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          THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: On September 5, 1893, on a farm outside Winnebago, Illinois, widow Bridget Hart returned from a brief errand in her potato field to find her twenty-six-year-old daughter Mary lying face-down on the porch steps, bleeding from her mouth and nose, and her twenty-three-year-old daughter Nellie staggering in the barn with a green stain of arsenic-laced Paris green pesticide running down her dress. Before she died the following afternoon, Nellie identified her own brother — thirty-five-year-old John Hart, the family's black sheep, recently returned home after years of drifting and feuding with his siblings over his share of their late father's $50,000 estate — as her attacker. He had forced both sisters to drink the poison and shot each of them at close range, Mary four times. John fled on horseback but was captured that same night in a Rockford barber shop, where he calmly drank a small dose of laudanum as police closed in. He was tried in January 1894, convicted in under an hour despite a defense that blamed his brothers, claimed malaria and mental illness, and accused the dead girls themselves of conspiring to poison him, and was hanged in the Winnebago County jail yard on March 16, 1894 — bringing to a close a case made stranger still by the fact that his father had taken his own life two years earlier with the very same poison.
          
          ORIGINAL CASE SOURCES…
          https://www.hauntedrockford.com/the-hart-family-murders/
          
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          Originally aired: April 27, 2026
          EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-parisgreen
          
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          HOUR ONE: According to the song, silence is golden. And it really can be; there are plenty of times when we just want to shut everything out and relax in peace and quiet. But silence isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be, either, and too much silence can drive you mad. It all starts with being able to hear your own organs working, and after about 45 minutes, you’ll start to hallucinate. Silence—and other types of sensory deprivation—can do some weird things to the body and mind… and to the planet. (The Disturbing Effects of Sensory Deprivation) *** A U.S. Air-Force chaplain is called to duty not against a human enemy – but a spiritual one. (Air Force Exorcist)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: Allegedly, in the fall of 1943 a U.S. Navy destroyer was made invisible and teleported from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Norfolk, Virginia, in an incident known as the Philadelphia Experiment. Records in the Archives Branch of the Naval History and Heritage Command have been repeatedly searched, but no documents have been located which confirm the event, or any interest by the Navy in attempting such an achievement. But then, those who came to this conclusion probably didn’t interview Duncan Cameron and Al Bielek. They were onboard the ship when it happened. The two sides of the Philadelphia Experiment. (Time Traveling Brothers) *** While it may look picturesque during the day, worthy of a post card, the town of Pluckley in Kent, UK is known as a place where you will often hear something go bump in the night. (Paranormal Pluckley) *** A man has a frightening experience after checking into a hotel. But then, what would you expect if the rumor is that the place is haunted? (Haunted Malaysian Hotel Room)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “The Philadelphia Experiment Hoax?” by Shannon Corbeil for Military.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ztxcv9s
          “Time Traveling Brothers” by Ian Matthews: (link no longer valid)
          “Extraterrestrials In Chile” posted at Infinity Explorers: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3wuc5tm2
          “Paranormal Pluckley” by Sean Doherty, Lauren MacDougall, and Will Rider for Kent Live: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n62r3mvb, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ntze8vx, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kekb9rek
          “The Haunted Malaysian Hotel Room” from Paranormality Magazine
          “Zuni Witchcraft” by Kathy Weiser for Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/33khzyfm
          “The Disturbing Effects of Sensory Deprivation” by Knowledge Nuts, Debra Kelly for List Verse and Allison P. Davis for The Cut: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5hkbkujc, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yhzp72rf,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/d532kr33
          “Flying Saucers In The Clouds” by A. Sutherland for Message to Eagle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jexh43uj
          “Air Force Exorcist” by Erica Earl for Military.com (link no longer available)
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          HOUR ONE: According to the song, silence is golden. And it really can be; there are plenty of times when we just want to shut everything out and relax in peace and quiet. But silence isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be, either, and too much silence can drive you mad. It all starts with being able to hear your own organs working, and after about 45 minutes, you’ll start to hallucinate. Silence—and other types of sensory deprivation—can do some weird things to the body and mind… and to the planet. (The Disturbing Effects of Sensory Deprivation) *** A U.S. Air-Force chaplain is called to duty not against a human enemy – but a spiritual one. (Air Force Exorcist)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: Allegedly, in the fall of 1943 a U.S. Navy destroyer was made invisible and teleported from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Norfolk, Virginia, in an incident known as the Philadelphia Experiment. Records in the Archives Branch of the Naval History and Heritage Command have been repeatedly searched, but no documents have been located which confirm the event, or any interest by the Navy in attempting such an achievement. But then, those who came to this conclusion probably didn’t interview Duncan Cameron and Al Bielek. They were onboard the ship when it happened. The two sides of the Philadelphia Experiment. (Time Traveling Brothers) *** While it may look picturesque during the day, worthy of a post card, the town of Pluckley in Kent, UK is known as a place where you will often hear something go bump in the night. (Paranormal Pluckley) *** A man has a frightening experience after checking into a hotel. But then, what would you expect if the rumor is that the place is haunted? (Haunted Malaysian Hotel Room)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “The Philadelphia Experiment Hoax?” by Shannon Corbeil for Military.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ztxcv9s
          “Time Traveling Brothers” by Ian Matthews: (link no longer valid)
          “Extraterrestrials In Chile” posted at Infinity Explorers: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3wuc5tm2
          “Paranormal Pluckley” by Sean Doherty, Lauren MacDougall, and Will Rider for Kent Live: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n62r3mvb, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ntze8vx, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kekb9rek
          “The Haunted Malaysian Hotel Room” from Paranormality Magazine
          “Zuni Witchcraft” by Kathy Weiser for Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/33khzyfm
          “The Disturbing Effects of Sensory Deprivation” by Knowledge Nuts, Debra Kelly for List Verse and Allison P. Davis for The Cut: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5hkbkujc, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yhzp72rf,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/d532kr33
          “Flying Saucers In The Clouds” by A. Sutherland for Message to Eagle: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/GibbonsTwins
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Al Adamson, the beloved cult-horror director of such schlocky films as PSYCHO A-GO-GO and DRACULA VS. FRANKENSTEIN – was murdered in what can only be called a scene from one of his movies brought to life. (Murder Of The Horror Movie Maker) *** It’s said that the devout Saint Joseph of Cupertino could fly, he could read people’s thoughts, and could create rain during a drought. So why would the church do everything in its power to hide him from the masses of Christian believers? (The Flying Saint With Telepathic Abilities) *** A man sees two ghostly figures in a window’s reflection – and one of them is holding a strange object. (Shades of White) *** Some suspect a serial killer while others point a finger at the paranormal, but nobody has been able to fully explain the mysterious disappearances from Vermont's Bennington Triangle. (Inside The Unsolved Disappearances Of The Bennington Triangle) *** Chingle Hall is one of Britain's oldest and most haunted buildings. Ghosts and poltergeist activity have been reported for many centuries with visions of monks being the most commonly reported phenomena. (Haunted Chingle Hall) *** June and Jennifer Gibbons displayed unsettling behavior early on, even for twins. They refused to speak despite their ability to do so, and they insisted on never being apart. But that is not the strangest thing that happened between these disturbed twins. (Disturbing Twins)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:14.091 = Show Open
          00:03:30.786 = Disturbing Twins
          00:08:32.706 = Murder of The Horror Movie Maker ***
          00:12:57.068 = Shades of White
          00:15:35.395 = The Flying Saint With Telepathic Abilities
          00:24:29.551 = Inside The Unsolved Disappearances of the Bennington Triangle ***
          0:33:44.902 = Haunted Chingle Hall
          00:39:37.131 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Murder of the Horror Movie Maker” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2lIuQlh
          “The Flying Saint With Telepathic Abilities” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2m9CWnl
          “Shades of White” by Herman for YourGhostStories.com: http://bit.ly/2lMKFHu
          “Inside The Unsolved Disappearances Of The Bennington Triangle” by Ted Kammerer for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2k6nlnK
          “Haunted Chingle Hall” posted at Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2m3XFsw
          “Disturbing Twins” by Jim Harper for Paranorms.com: http://bit.ly/2m8z1al
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: June 21, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/GibbonsTwins
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71662943Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:29:21 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessJune and Jennifer Gibbons, twin sisters bound by silence and an eerie connection, lived a haunting life filled with creativity and madness. FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Al Adamson, the beloved cult-horror director of such schlocky films as...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Al Adamson, the beloved cult-horror director of such schlocky films as PSYCHO A-GO-GO and DRACULA VS. FRANKENSTEIN – was murdered in what can only be called a scene from one of his movies brought to life. (Murder Of The Horror Movie Maker) *** It’s said that the devout Saint Joseph of Cupertino could fly, he could read people’s thoughts, and could create rain during a drought. So why would the church do everything in its power to hide him from the masses of Christian believers? (The Flying Saint With Telepathic Abilities) *** A man sees two ghostly figures in a window’s reflection – and one of them is holding a strange object. (Shades of White) *** Some suspect a serial killer while others point a finger at the paranormal, but nobody has been able to fully explain the mysterious disappearances from Vermont's Bennington Triangle. (Inside The Unsolved Disappearances Of The Bennington Triangle) *** Chingle Hall is one of Britain's oldest and most haunted buildings. Ghosts and poltergeist activity have been reported for many centuries with visions of monks being the most commonly reported phenomena. (Haunted Chingle Hall) *** June and Jennifer Gibbons displayed unsettling behavior early on, even for twins. They refused to speak despite their ability to do so, and they insisted on never being apart. But that is not the strangest thing that happened between these disturbed twins. (Disturbing Twins)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:14.091 = Show Open
          00:03:30.786 = Disturbing Twins
          00:08:32.706 = Murder of The Horror Movie Maker ***
          00:12:57.068 = Shades of White
          00:15:35.395 = The Flying Saint With Telepathic Abilities
          00:24:29.551 = Inside The Unsolved Disappearances of the Bennington Triangle ***
          0:33:44.902 = Haunted Chingle Hall
          00:39:37.131 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Murder of the Horror Movie Maker” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2lIuQlh
          “The Flying Saint With Telepathic Abilities” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2m9CWnl
          “Shades of White” by Herman for YourGhostStories.com: http://bit.ly/2lMKFHu
          “Inside The Unsolved Disappearances Of The Bennington Triangle” by Ted Kammerer for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2k6nlnK
          “Haunted Chingle Hall” posted at Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2m3XFsw
          “Disturbing Twins” by Jim Harper for Paranorms.com: http://bit.ly/2m8z1al
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          2448al_adamson,bennington_triangle,chingle_hall,darren_marlar,flying_saint,ghost_monks,ghost_stories,gibbons_twins,glastenbury_mountain,haunted_england,haunted_places,horror_movie_murder,levitation,paranormal_podcast,saint_joseph_cupertino,silent_twins,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,vermont_disappearances,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/cotu-hownottoarguewithacryptid
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: April 26, 2026
          
          SOURCES & TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-hownottoarguewithacryptid
          
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          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: 
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here for Weird Darkness: https://pod.link/1078714736. For Church of the Undead episodes specifically, you can find a list of apps here: https://pod.link/1651062114.
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: April 26, 2026
          
          SOURCES & TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-hownottoarguewithacryptid
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Way To a Duty Death” (September 13, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:52.224 = Mr. Keen, “Young Husband Who Thought His Wife Failed Him” (April 17,1941)
          01:00:40.882 = Murder at Midnight, “Death’s Worshipper” (March 10, 1947)
          01:27:00.036 = The Black Museum, “The Raincoat” (1952) ***WD
          01:55:52.412 = Mysterious Traveler, “Hide Out” (December 11, 1951) ***WD
          02:26:11.998 = Mystery House, “Murder In Paradise” (November 18, 1945) ***WD
          02:52:38.153 = Night Beat, “Search For Fred” (June 08, 1951)
          03:20:14.930 = CBC Nightfall, “Private Collection” (March 18, 1983)
          03:49:10.159 = Obsession, “A Question of Personality” (December 11, 1950)
          04:12:05.964 = Origin of Superstition, “Sing Before Breakfast” (1935) ***WD
          04:26:26.474 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Johnny Brown Gambling Ring” (August 03, 1947) ***WD
          04:55:45.899 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0641
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71659877Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:47:19 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA scholar returns from the Indian jungle carrying a bronze idol, a borrowed god, and a body count that will follow him across an ocean. | #RetroRadio EP0641 Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music,...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Way To a Duty Death” (September 13, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:52.224 = Mr. Keen, “Young Husband Who Thought His Wife Failed Him” (April 17,1941)
          01:00:40.882 = Murder at Midnight, “Death’s Worshipper” (March 10, 1947)
          01:27:00.036 = The Black Museum, “The Raincoat” (1952) ***WD
          01:55:52.412 = Mysterious Traveler, “Hide Out” (December 11, 1951) ***WD
          02:26:11.998 = Mystery House, “Murder In Paradise” (November 18, 1945) ***WD
          02:52:38.153 = Night Beat, “Search For Fred” (June 08, 1951)
          03:20:14.930 = CBC Nightfall, “Private Collection” (March 18, 1983)
          03:49:10.159 = Obsession, “A Question of Personality” (December 11, 1950)
          04:12:05.964 = Origin of Superstition, “Sing Before Breakfast” (1935) ***WD
          04:26:26.474 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Johnny Brown Gambling Ring” (August 03, 1947) ***WD
          04:55:45.899 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “First Childhood” (September 12, 1977)
          00:46:21.651 = Philip Marlowe, “Torch Carriers” (January 07, 1950)
          01:15:58.500 = Pursuit, “The Loch Ness Killer” (ADU) ***WD
          01:40:29.807 = The Black Mass, “Bartleby the Scrivener” (September 14, 1965) ***WD
          02:14:04.032 = Michael Shayne, “Meet Me AT Oakland Depot” (April 02, 1945)
          02:43:45.557 = Beyond Midnight, “The Locked Room” (1969) ***WD
          03:13:19.062 = MindWebs, “The Machine In Shaft Ten” (1975-1984) ***WD
          03:41:42.191 = The Humphrey Bogart Theater, “Dead Man / Pilot Episode” (September 17, 1949)
          04:12:46.534 = Mystery in the Air, “Mask of Medusa” (September 04, 1947) ***WD
          04:41:44.987 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Red Wine” (March 08, 1946)
          05:11:00.140 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0640
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71647190Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:33:19 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen a geologist proved that human grief and human joy were being siphoned to the stars as fuel for somebody else's machine, the world spun into cults and suicides and small wars — but the professor had a wooden crate, a Cumberland cottage full of...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “First Childhood” (September 12, 1977)
          00:46:21.651 = Philip Marlowe, “Torch Carriers” (January 07, 1950)
          01:15:58.500 = Pursuit, “The Loch Ness Killer” (ADU) ***WD
          01:40:29.807 = The Black Mass, “Bartleby the Scrivener” (September 14, 1965) ***WD
          02:14:04.032 = Michael Shayne, “Meet Me AT Oakland Depot” (April 02, 1945)
          02:43:45.557 = Beyond Midnight, “The Locked Room” (1969) ***WD
          03:13:19.062 = MindWebs, “The Machine In Shaft Ten” (1975-1984) ***WD
          03:41:42.191 = The Humphrey Bogart Theater, “Dead Man / Pilot Episode” (September 17, 1949)
          04:12:46.534 = Mystery in the Air, “Mask of Medusa” (September 04, 1947) ***WD
          04:41:44.987 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Red Wine” (March 08, 1946)
          05:11:00.140 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0640
          
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Beverly Allitt was a children's nurse… and also one of Britain's most notorious killers. (Angel of Death: Inside the Mind of a Serial Child Killer) *** It was John Wilkes Booth who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln… but Booth had an assassin as well, coming after him. (The Man Who Murdered The Assassin) *** Many haunted locations are popular with ghost hunters and fans of the paranormal – but what if your business is being destroyed because ghosts are scaring off your customers? (Popular Australian Tourist Attraction Has a Ghost Problem) *** Imagine having a strange dream about being in the hospital, and the doctors taking a blood sample from you – then you wake up in bed to find a needle mark in your arm? And your spouse has one too! (What Happened To Us) *** A contractor tells his personal story of a strange creature he came across while working with the U.S. Navy and NATO in 1954 Spain. (Reptile Confrontation) *** We’ve all had songs stuck in our heads at one time or another – but what happens when it’s a name that gets stuck in your brain? A name you haven’t heard in decades? (Nick Adonidas)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:40.025 = Show Open
          00:02:34.123 = Angel of Death: Inside The Mind of a Serial Child Killer (Beverly Allitt)
          00:08:27.123 = Popular Australian Tourist Attraction Has a Ghost Problem ***
          00:12:27.643 = What Happened To Us?
          00:16:15.327 = Reptile Confrontation
          00:21:32.535 = Nick Adonidas
          00:23:59.916 = The Man Who Murdered The Assassin ***
          00:39:47.324 = Show Open
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Popular Australian Tourist Attraction Has a Ghost Problem” by Brent Tingley for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2kyQXKL
          “What Happened To Us?” by RJ from PhantomsAndMonsters.com: http://bit.ly/2m6O7Ny
          “Reptile Confrontation” by H.Y.: (link no longer available)
          “Nick Adonidas” by Joanne Noseworthy, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com
          “Angel of Death: Inside The Mind of a Serial Child Killer” by Carissa Chesanek for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2lDbDSa
          “The Man Who Murdered The Assassin” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2k4n1G4
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: June 20, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/BeverlyAllitt
          
          
          
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          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Beverly Allitt was a children's nurse… and also one of Britain's most notorious killers. (Angel of Death: Inside the Mind of a Serial Child Killer) *** It was John Wilkes Booth who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln… but Booth had an assassin as well, coming after him. (The Man Who Murdered The Assassin) *** Many haunted locations are popular with ghost hunters and fans of the paranormal – but what if your business is being destroyed because ghosts are scaring off your customers? (Popular Australian Tourist Attraction Has a Ghost Problem) *** Imagine having a strange dream about being in the hospital, and the doctors taking a blood sample from you – then you wake up in bed to find a needle mark in your arm? And your spouse has one too! (What Happened To Us) *** A contractor tells his personal story of a strange creature he came across while working with the U.S. Navy and NATO in 1954 Spain. (Reptile Confrontation) *** We’ve all had songs stuck in our heads at one time or another – but what happens when it’s a name that gets stuck in your brain? A name you haven’t heard in decades? (Nick Adonidas)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:40.025 = Show Open
          00:02:34.123 = Angel of Death: Inside The Mind of a Serial Child Killer (Beverly Allitt)
          00:08:27.123 = Popular Australian Tourist Attraction Has a Ghost Problem ***
          00:12:27.643 = What Happened To Us?
          00:16:15.327 = Reptile Confrontation
          00:21:32.535 = Nick Adonidas
          00:23:59.916 = The Man Who Murdered The Assassin ***
          00:39:47.324 = Show Open
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Popular Australian Tourist Attraction Has a Ghost Problem” by Brent Tingley for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2kyQXKL
          “What Happened To Us?” by RJ from PhantomsAndMonsters.com: http://bit.ly/2m6O7Ny
          “Reptile Confrontation” by H.Y.: (link no longer available)
          “Nick Adonidas” by Joanne Noseworthy, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com
          “Angel of Death: Inside The Mind of a Serial Child Killer” by Carissa Chesanek for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2lDbDSa
          “The Man Who Murdered The Assassin” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2k4n1G4
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: June 20, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/BeverlyAllitt
          
          
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1655277373
          
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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          Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1655277373
          
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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          Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Woman In The Green Dress” (September 09, 1977)
          00:46:22.185 = The Haunting Hour, “Bird of Death” (March 31, 1945)
          01:11:12.112 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Spirits of Vengeance” (March 16, 1947)
          01:35:56.698 = Mystery is My Hobby, “Death Has a Hot Foot” (December 24, 1947)
          02:00:49.021 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Coptic Compass” (December 07, 1946)
          02:30:00.596 = The House of Mystery, “Haunters And Haunted” (June 13, 1945) ***WD
          02:44:21.540 = Incredible But True, “Death Has a Will” (1950-1951)
          02:48:07.969 = Inner Sanctum, “Black Seagull” (March 07, 1943)
          03:17:50.145 = The Key, “Alexis” (1956) ***WD
          03:44:01.024 = Lights Out, “Poltergeist Gravestone” (October 20, 1942)
          04:09:27.539 = Macabre, “Midnight Horseman” (December 11, 1961) ***WD (LQ)
          04:36:36.346 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0639
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71627987Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:52:40 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFor seventy years the woman in the green silk dress hung quietly in an old man's house — long enough, as it turned out, to learn how to step down off the wall. | #RetroRadio EP0639 Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Woman In The Green Dress” (September 09, 1977)
          00:46:22.185 = The Haunting Hour, “Bird of Death” (March 31, 1945)
          01:11:12.112 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Spirits of Vengeance” (March 16, 1947)
          01:35:56.698 = Mystery is My Hobby, “Death Has a Hot Foot” (December 24, 1947)
          02:00:49.021 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Coptic Compass” (December 07, 1946)
          02:30:00.596 = The House of Mystery, “Haunters And Haunted” (June 13, 1945) ***WD
          02:44:21.540 = Incredible But True, “Death Has a Will” (1950-1951)
          02:48:07.969 = Inner Sanctum, “Black Seagull” (March 07, 1943)
          03:17:50.145 = The Key, “Alexis” (1956) ***WD
          03:44:01.024 = Lights Out, “Poltergeist Gravestone” (October 20, 1942)
          04:09:27.539 = Macabre, “Midnight Horseman” (December 11, 1961) ***WD (LQ)
          04:36:36.346 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0639
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>16646falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/DangerousDolls
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Haunted dolls seems to be a dime a dozen, and can even be found on sale, but for all of the strange phenomena surrounding these creations, surely the most frightening of all, are dolls that are not only haunted, but also the residences of hateful, violent forces that seek to harm or destroy us. (Sinister Accounts of Evil Haunted Dolls) *** A woman who had never experienced anything paranormal, suddenly has odd things happen around her after visiting a spiritualist. (Has Our Home Been Invaded By A Paranormal Entity Since Visiting a Spiritualist?) *** He’s tall, he takes over your thoughts and movements – removing all free will. He has several arms… and no face. Slenderman came into being around 2009 – so what were people seeing thousands of years ago that has the same description? (Mystery of the Faceless Creature) *** Between 1986 and 1989, at least eight individuals and possibly an additional four more were killed in the Colonial Parkway area of Virginia. The serial killer has never been found and the Colonial Parkway murders remain unsolved. (The Colonial Parkway Killer) *** It is said that if she is hailed by another ship, her crew will often try to send messages to land or to people long since dead. In ocean lore, the sight of this phantom ship is reckoned by seafarers to be a sign of impending doom. Her name is The Flying Dutchman. (The Legend of the Flying Dutchman) *** The body of a young woman is found floating in the Miami River outside of Dayton, Ohio. The coroner found nothing to indicate violence; the police believed otherwise. Even after digging her body out of the grave twice, there are still questions about what happened. (The Bessie Little Mystery)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:14.564 = Show Open
          00:04:54.201 = Evil Haunted and Cursed Dolls
          00:44:05.161 = Has Our Home Been Invaded By a Paranormal Entity Since Visiting a Spiritualist? ***
          00:46:12.270 = Mystery of the Faceless Creature
          00:53:06.897 = The Flying Dutchman
          00:57:23.269 = The Colonial Parkway Killer ***
          01:03:13.971 = The Bessie Little Mystery
          01:10:34.146 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Sinister Accounts of Evil Haunted Dolls” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2m5AQor
          “Mystery of the Faceless Creature – Ancient and Modern Sightings” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2lGveAL
          “The Colonial Parkway Killer” by Jim Harper for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2kboNW8
          “The Legend of the Flying Dutchman” posted at Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2kyNZWD
          “The Bessie Little Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2k5Ixu3
          “Has Our Home Been Invaded By A Paranormal Entity Since Visiting a Spiritualist?” by Jane Lois Collins, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2k5Inmr
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: June 19, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/DangerousDolls
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71623648Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:31:34 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAnnabelle is the doll everyone knows — but she's far from the only one locked behind glass for a reason. From a marionette that screamed to be let out of a car trunk to a porcelain figure that reportedly killed a man for mocking her, these are the...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Haunted dolls seems to be a dime a dozen, and can even be found on sale, but for all of the strange phenomena surrounding these creations, surely the most frightening of all, are dolls that are not only haunted, but also the residences of hateful, violent forces that seek to harm or destroy us. (Sinister Accounts of Evil Haunted Dolls) *** A woman who had never experienced anything paranormal, suddenly has odd things happen around her after visiting a spiritualist. (Has Our Home Been Invaded By A Paranormal Entity Since Visiting a Spiritualist?) *** He’s tall, he takes over your thoughts and movements – removing all free will. He has several arms… and no face. Slenderman came into being around 2009 – so what were people seeing thousands of years ago that has the same description? (Mystery of the Faceless Creature) *** Between 1986 and 1989, at least eight individuals and possibly an additional four more were killed in the Colonial Parkway area of Virginia. The serial killer has never been found and the Colonial Parkway murders remain unsolved. (The Colonial Parkway Killer) *** It is said that if she is hailed by another ship, her crew will often try to send messages to land or to people long since dead. In ocean lore, the sight of this phantom ship is reckoned by seafarers to be a sign of impending doom. Her name is The Flying Dutchman. (The Legend of the Flying Dutchman) *** The body of a young woman is found floating in the Miami River outside of Dayton, Ohio. The coroner found nothing to indicate violence; the police believed otherwise. Even after digging her body out of the grave twice, there are still questions about what happened. (The Bessie Little Mystery)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:14.564 = Show Open
          00:04:54.201 = Evil Haunted and Cursed Dolls
          00:44:05.161 = Has Our Home Been Invaded By a Paranormal Entity Since Visiting a Spiritualist? ***
          00:46:12.270 = Mystery of the Faceless Creature
          00:53:06.897 = The Flying Dutchman
          00:57:23.269 = The Colonial Parkway Killer ***
          01:03:13.971 = The Bessie Little Mystery
          01:10:34.146 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Sinister Accounts of Evil Haunted Dolls” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2m5AQor
          “Mystery of the Faceless Creature – Ancient and Modern Sightings” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2lGveAL
          “The Colonial Parkway Killer” by Jim Harper for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2kboNW8
          “The Legend of the Flying Dutchman” posted at Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2kyNZWD
          “The Bessie Little Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2k5Ixu3
          “Has Our Home...]]>4305annabelle_doll,ayda_doll,creepy_dolls,cursed_dolls,darren_marlar,evil_dolls,harold_doll,haunted_dolls,haunted_objects,letta_the_doll,mandy_doll,paranormal,peggy_the_doll,possessed_dolls,real_haunted_dolls,robert_the_doll,supernatural,voodoo_doll,warren_occult_museum,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/GhostSlave
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A Broken Ship’s Compass, The Mystery of the Mary Celeste” *** “December 5 Is Krampus Nacht” *** “Ghost Hunting at Elgin State Hospital Cemetery” *** “Phil And The Dark Man” *** “The White Smoking Figure That Haunted Me” *** “The Ancient Ram Inn” *** “The Haunted House on the Hudson” *** “Truth or Legend? Wronged Wife, Slave Haunt Savannah’s Sorrel-Weed House”
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          (Most author/source links in this episode have been lost over time, sorry.)
          “A Broken Ship’s Compass, The Mystery of the Mary Celeste” written by Troy Taylor (from the book “Cabinet of Curiosities 2”): https://amzn.to/2HTfoea
          “December 5 Is Krampus Nacht” written by Troy Taylor (from his e-newsletter): (link no longer available)
          “Ghost Hunting at Elgin State Hospital Cemetery” by Randy Lee Beasley: https://www.facebook.com/PepperScarPro
          “Phil And The Dark Man” submitted by Luigi Bonanno (link no longer available)
          “The White Smoking Figure That Haunted Me” submitted by Ronnie Shawitz: (link no longer available)
          “The Ancient Ram Inn” written by Alan Toner (From the book “100 True Ghost Stories”): http://a.co/1vmAx7R
          “The Haunted House on the Hudson” written by Xavier Ortega: (link no longer available)
          “Truth or Legend? Wronged Wife, Slave Haunt Savannah’s Sorrel-Weed House”: (link no longer available)
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: January 18, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/GhostSlave
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71600795Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:44:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn Savannah stands a mansion where a betrayed wife leapt to her death and a slave was found hanging days later — but when researchers went looking for her name in the records, they found something they weren't expecting. FEATURED STORIES IN THIS...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A Broken Ship’s Compass, The Mystery of the Mary Celeste” *** “December 5 Is Krampus Nacht” *** “Ghost Hunting at Elgin State Hospital Cemetery” *** “Phil And The Dark Man” *** “The White Smoking Figure That Haunted Me” *** “The Ancient Ram Inn” *** “The Haunted House on the Hudson” *** “Truth or Legend? Wronged Wife, Slave Haunt Savannah’s Sorrel-Weed House”
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          (Most author/source links in this episode have been lost over time, sorry.)
          “A Broken Ship’s Compass, The Mystery of the Mary Celeste” written by Troy Taylor (from the book “Cabinet of Curiosities 2”): https://amzn.to/2HTfoea
          “December 5 Is Krampus Nacht” written by Troy Taylor (from his e-newsletter): (link no longer available)
          “Ghost Hunting at Elgin State Hospital Cemetery” by Randy Lee Beasley: https://www.facebook.com/PepperScarPro
          “Phil And The Dark Man” submitted by Luigi Bonanno (link no longer available)
          “The White Smoking Figure That Haunted Me” submitted by Ronnie Shawitz: (link no longer available)
          “The Ancient Ram Inn” written by Alan Toner (From the book “100 True Ghost Stories”): http://a.co/1vmAx7R
          “The Haunted House on the Hudson” written by Xavier Ortega: (link no longer available)
          “Truth or Legend? Wronged Wife, Slave Haunt Savannah’s Sorrel-Weed House”: (link no longer available)
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: January 18, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/GhostSlave
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>3119ackley_house,ancient_ram_inn,arthur_conan_doyle,captain_briggs,cursed_ships,elgin_mental_hospital,evp,ghostbusters_ruling,ghost_hunting,ghost_ship,haunted_cemetery,krampus,krampusnacht,mary_celeste,molly_slave_ghost,nyack_haunting,paranormal_podcast,shadow_man,sorrel_weed_house,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0638
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Silent Shock” (September 07, 1977)
          00:45:58.247 = Everyman’s Theater, “Cat Wife’ (October 18, 1940)
          01:14:57.244 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949)
          01:44:22.965 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Secret That Cannot Be Cracked” (April 23, 1958)
          02:04:00.956 = Faces in The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD
          02:27:40.978 = Dark Fantasy, “Superstition Be Hanged” (March 13, 1942)
          02:51:54.169 = BBC Fear on 4, “Snowman Killing” (January 03, 1988)
          03:20:34.628 = Five Minute Mysteries, “Murder Under Tent” (mid 1940s)
          03:25:28.740 = Future Tense, “A Pail of Air” (May 20, 1974) ***WD
          03:52:41.177 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Black Stockings and Broken Mirrors” (April 08, 1992)
          04:36:22.865 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Legal Rites” (May 15, 1982)
          05:04:21.055 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0638
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596685Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:03:00 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Silent Shock”: She rented the house for the view — for the ageless, indifferent sea outside every window, for the poems she planned to write, for the phone calls to the men she used to love. But the housekeeper wasn't a housekeeper. The groundsman...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Silent Shock” (September 07, 1977)
          00:45:58.247 = Everyman’s Theater, “Cat Wife’ (October 18, 1940)
          01:14:57.244 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949)
          01:44:22.965 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Secret That Cannot Be Cracked” (April 23, 1958)
          02:04:00.956 = Faces in The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD
          02:27:40.978 = Dark Fantasy, “Superstition Be Hanged” (March 13, 1942)
          02:51:54.169 = BBC Fear on 4, “Snowman Killing” (January 03, 1988)
          03:20:34.628 = Five Minute Mysteries, “Murder Under Tent” (mid 1940s)
          03:25:28.740 = Future Tense, “A Pail of Air” (May 20, 1974) ***WD
          03:52:41.177 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Black Stockings and Broken Mirrors” (April 08, 1992)
          04:36:22.865 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Legal Rites” (May 15, 1982)
          05:04:21.055 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0638
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18310classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0637
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Waiting Room” (September 05, 1977)
          00:45:54.440 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944) ***WD
          01:13:28.398 = The Crime Club, “Cowhide” (October 02, 1947)
          01:42:49.458 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Sam hardy Makes a Bet With Death” (December 15, 1946)
          02:07:46.457 = CBC Deep Night, “Bonehouse” (August 12, 2005)
          02:40:56.361 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Big Mr. Little” (November 12, 1971) ***WD
          03:09:13.902 = Diary of Fate, “Peter Drake” (February 23, 1948) ***WD
          03:38:40.669 = Dimension X, “The Man In The Moon” (July 14, 1950) ***WD
          04:08:22.837 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Man Who Talked With Death” (December 12, 1944) ***WD
          04:20:55.067 = The Eleventh Hour, “Actor”
          04:47:27.492 = Escape, “Confidential Agent” (April 02, 1949)
          05:16:54.125 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0637
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71583042Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:51:41 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The Six Who Did Not Die”: Eight flawless pearls, six native divers, and a captain willing to do the math — the sea keeps better books than he does. | #RetroRadio EP0637 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Waiting Room” (September 05, 1977)
          00:45:54.440 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944) ***WD
          01:13:28.398 = The Crime Club, “Cowhide” (October 02, 1947)
          01:42:49.458 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Sam hardy Makes a Bet With Death” (December 15, 1946)
          02:07:46.457 = CBC Deep Night, “Bonehouse” (August 12, 2005)
          02:40:56.361 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Big Mr. Little” (November 12, 1971) ***WD
          03:09:13.902 = Diary of Fate, “Peter Drake” (February 23, 1948) ***WD
          03:38:40.669 = Dimension X, “The Man In The Moon” (July 14, 1950) ***WD
          04:08:22.837 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Man Who Talked With Death” (December 12, 1944) ***WD
          04:20:55.067 = The Eleventh Hour, “Actor”
          04:47:27.492 = Escape, “Confidential Agent” (April 02, 1949)
          05:16:54.125 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0637
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>19063falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/LetUsIn
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:00:45.032 = Let Us In (Non-Fiction)
          00:03:49.868 = The Dead Arm’s Warning (Non-Fiction)
          00:05:55.529 = The Highland Grey Man (Non-Fiction)
          00:13:22.912 = The Village Outside of Time (Non-Fiction) ***
          00:17:51.530 = The Blessed Statue (Non-Fiction)
          00:22:44.752 = The Fibber Tree (Fiction)
          00:29:37.650 = Roanoke (Fiction) ***
          00:42:13.659 = The Oneirophage (Fiction)
          00:46:00.501 = Show Close
          00:47:22.493 = SONG: Dark Weirdness, “Flee The Eyes As Black As Night”
          
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          (Sorry – source links to most of the stories in this episode have been lost since originally uploaded in 2018.)
          (FICTION) “The Fibber Tree” submitted by Christine Baerbock
          (FICTION) “Roanoke” submitted by Derek Hawke: http://bit.ly/2GO9sD9
          (FICTION) “The Oneirophage” by S.W. Rice (from the book “Of Wonders Beyond Thule”): https://amzn.to/2Lgkd3B
          (NONFICTION) “Let Us In” (The BEK Strike In Arkansas) submitted by Barry Roberts: (link no longer available)
          (NONFICTION) “The Dead Arm’s Warning” (The Statue of Virgin Mary That Caught a Thief) by G. Michael Vasey: (link no longer available)
          (NONFICTION) “The Highlands Grey Man” used by permission from MessageToEagle: (link no longer available)
          (NONFICTION) “The Village Outside of Time” used by permission from MessageToEagle: http://ow.ly/kFnU306aSRa
          (NONFICTION) “The Blessed Statue” by Randy Lee Beasley: https://www.facebook.com/PepperScarPro
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: June 16, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/LetUsIn
          
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71578862Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:55:52 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThree children with pitch-black eyes tap on a bedroom window at two in the morning, a statue of the Virgin Mary holds a thief in a grip so tight the villagers have to amputate his arm, something ten feet tall tears open a tent on the slopes of Ben...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:00:45.032 = Let Us In (Non-Fiction)
          00:03:49.868 = The Dead Arm’s Warning (Non-Fiction)
          00:05:55.529 = The Highland Grey Man (Non-Fiction)
          00:13:22.912 = The Village Outside of Time (Non-Fiction) ***
          00:17:51.530 = The Blessed Statue (Non-Fiction)
          00:22:44.752 = The Fibber Tree (Fiction)
          00:29:37.650 = Roanoke (Fiction) ***
          00:42:13.659 = The Oneirophage (Fiction)
          00:46:00.501 = Show Close
          00:47:22.493 = SONG: Dark Weirdness, “Flee The Eyes As Black As Night”
          
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          (Sorry – source links to most of the stories in this episode have been lost since originally uploaded in 2018.)
          (FICTION) “The Fibber Tree” submitted by Christine Baerbock
          (FICTION) “Roanoke” submitted by Derek Hawke: http://bit.ly/2GO9sD9
          (FICTION) “The Oneirophage” by S.W. Rice (from the book “Of Wonders Beyond Thule”): https://amzn.to/2Lgkd3B
          (NONFICTION) “Let Us In” (The BEK Strike In Arkansas) submitted by Barry Roberts: (link no longer available)
          (NONFICTION) “The Dead Arm’s Warning” (The Statue of Virgin Mary That Caught a Thief) by G. Michael Vasey: (link no longer available)
          (NONFICTION) “The Highlands Grey Man” used by permission from MessageToEagle: (link no longer available)
          (NONFICTION) “The Village Outside of Time” used by permission from MessageToEagle: http://ow.ly/kFnU306aSRa
          (NONFICTION) “The Blessed Statue” by Randy Lee Beasley: https://www.facebook.com/PepperScarPro
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: June 16, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/LetUsIn
          
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>3135falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/Greenwood
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Greenwood Avenue featured luxury shops, restaurants, movie theaters, a library, pool halls and nightclubs… until late May and early June of 1921. Then a brutal race riot took place in thissuburb of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Which is tragically ironic, watching the news and seeing what is happening all over the USA today. You could almost think that nothing has changed. We’ll look at what happened in Greenwood, Oklahoma over 100 years ago.
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          BOOK: “Black Wall Street: From Riot to Renaissance in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District” by Hannibal Johnson: https://amzn.to/2ABwQ69
          “The Greenwood Race Massacre” from Alexis Clark: https://tinyurl.com/qkb6cs7, and the editors at History.com: https://tinyurl.com/yxpzw2cc
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: June 02, 2020
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/Greenwood
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71577580Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:12:51 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn 1921, the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was turned to ashes in one of the deadliest and most deliberately buried acts of racial violence in American history. FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Greenwood Avenue featured...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Greenwood Avenue featured luxury shops, restaurants, movie theaters, a library, pool halls and nightclubs… until late May and early June of 1921. Then a brutal race riot took place in thissuburb of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Which is tragically ironic, watching the news and seeing what is happening all over the USA today. You could almost think that nothing has changed. We’ll look at what happened in Greenwood, Oklahoma over 100 years ago.
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          BOOK: “Black Wall Street: From Riot to Renaissance in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District” by Hannibal Johnson: https://amzn.to/2ABwQ69
          “The Greenwood Race Massacre” from Alexis Clark: https://tinyurl.com/qkb6cs7, and the editors at History.com: https://tinyurl.com/yxpzw2cc
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: June 02, 2020
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/Greenwood
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>429bizarre_news,caught_cheating,cheating_boyfriend,coffin_fight,dark_humor,darren_marlar,dating_drama,double_life,funeral_brawl,funeral_gone_wrong,love_triangle,mexican_funeral_brawl,mexico_viral_video,shared_boyfriend,two_girlfriends,veracruz_funeral,viral_funeral_video,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,weird_newsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0636
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Olive Darling and Morton Dear” (September 02, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:14.207 = Appointment With Fear, “The Pit And The Pendulum” (September 18, 1943) ***WD
          01:13:21.641 = BBC Radio 4/7 Ghost Story, “Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook” (December 29, 1997)
          01:27:31.568 = Beyond The Green Door, “Edward Morse, Deep Sea Fishing, and Rats” (1966)
          01:31:14.101 = The Black Book, “My Favorite Corpse” (February 24, 1952) ***WD
          01:45:41.440 = The Avenger, “The Ghost Murder” (January 13, 1946)
          02:15:40.001 = Box 13, “Damsel In Distress” (November 14, 1948)
          02:42:26.663 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Champagne Safari” (April 28, 1967)
          03:51:55.215 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Interface To Terror” (1990-1992) ***WD
          04:19:42.714 = The Clock, “Aunt Emmy” (November 15, 1955)
          04:46:39.145 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0636
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71538366Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:24:20 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAn English archaeologist talks a terrified French sacristan out of a priceless medieval scrapbook for pocket change — and finds out that night why the old man was so eager to sell. | #RetroRadio EP0636 Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Olive Darling and Morton Dear” (September 02, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:14.207 = Appointment With Fear, “The Pit And The Pendulum” (September 18, 1943) ***WD
          01:13:21.641 = BBC Radio 4/7 Ghost Story, “Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook” (December 29, 1997)
          01:27:31.568 = Beyond The Green Door, “Edward Morse, Deep Sea Fishing, and Rats” (1966)
          01:31:14.101 = The Black Book, “My Favorite Corpse” (February 24, 1952) ***WD
          01:45:41.440 = The Avenger, “The Ghost Murder” (January 13, 1946)
          02:15:40.001 = Box 13, “Damsel In Distress” (November 14, 1948)
          02:42:26.663 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Champagne Safari” (April 28, 1967)
          03:51:55.215 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Interface To Terror” (1990-1992) ***WD
          04:19:42.714 = The Clock, “Aunt Emmy” (November 15, 1955)
          04:46:39.145 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0636
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17249classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/UFOInvasionOfIL
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The strange sighting of a UFO in the year 2000 still has people looking to the skies of southwestern Illinois. *** “Frankenstein” Author Mary Shelley kept her dead husband’s heart for thirty years! *** If you’ve ever wanted to play a game of catch with a ghost boy, race a phantom Camaro, or encounter a mythological beast, Clinton Road in New Jersey should be your next destination. *** In Malawi vampires attack people and suck blood from them. This is not lore or scary story-telling… it’s happening now. *** Imagine a coin rolling past you in a long hallway – yet you are completely alone in the building. *** For years, mysterious lights of Dover have puzzled observers – and it has been happening for centuries.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:04:40.051 = Show Open
          00:06:32.182 = Frankenstein Author Mary Shelly Kept Her Dead Husband’s Heart
          00:10:58.940 = Clinton Road: Take a Terrifying Drive Down America’s Most Haunted Roadway
          00:15:49.891 = Malawi Vampires
          00:20:06.777 = Coins and Guitar Picks
          00:24:47.649 = Mysterious Lights of Dover ***
          00:28:05.675 = The 2000 UFO Invasion of Illinois
          00:43:41.181 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Something Is Up There – The 2000 UFO Invasion of Illinois”: https://tinyurl.com/wvafyps
          “Frankenstein Author Mary Shelley Kept Her Dead Husband’s Heart for 30 Years”: https://tinyurl.com/uygjtvg
          “Clinton Road: Take a Terrifying Drive Down America's Most Haunted Roadway”: https://tinyurl.com/w734whf
          “Malawi Vampires”: https://tinyurl.com/wzrexro
          “Mysterious Lights of Dover”: https://tinyurl.com/uxrvyd8
          “Coins And Guitar Picks”: https://tinyurl.com/uv2axne
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November 12, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/UFOInvasionOfIL
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71534169Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn January 2000, something massive drifted through the night sky over southwestern Illinois – so big and strange that a handful of small-town cops, watching from different locations, tracked it in real time over their radios, completely baffled by...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The strange sighting of a UFO in the year 2000 still has people looking to the skies of southwestern Illinois. *** “Frankenstein” Author Mary Shelley kept her dead husband’s heart for thirty years! *** If you’ve ever wanted to play a game of catch with a ghost boy, race a phantom Camaro, or encounter a mythological beast, Clinton Road in New Jersey should be your next destination. *** In Malawi vampires attack people and suck blood from them. This is not lore or scary story-telling… it’s happening now. *** Imagine a coin rolling past you in a long hallway – yet you are completely alone in the building. *** For years, mysterious lights of Dover have puzzled observers – and it has been happening for centuries.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:04:40.051 = Show Open
          00:06:32.182 = Frankenstein Author Mary Shelly Kept Her Dead Husband’s Heart
          00:10:58.940 = Clinton Road: Take a Terrifying Drive Down America’s Most Haunted Roadway
          00:15:49.891 = Malawi Vampires
          00:20:06.777 = Coins and Guitar Picks
          00:24:47.649 = Mysterious Lights of Dover ***
          00:28:05.675 = The 2000 UFO Invasion of Illinois
          00:43:41.181 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Something Is Up There – The 2000 UFO Invasion of Illinois”: https://tinyurl.com/wvafyps
          “Frankenstein Author Mary Shelley Kept Her Dead Husband’s Heart for 30 Years”: https://tinyurl.com/uygjtvg
          “Clinton Road: Take a Terrifying Drive Down America's Most Haunted Roadway”: https://tinyurl.com/w734whf
          “Malawi Vampires”: https://tinyurl.com/wzrexro
          “Mysterious Lights of Dover”: https://tinyurl.com/uxrvyd8
          “Coins And Guitar Picks”: https://tinyurl.com/uv2axne
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November 12, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/UFOInvasionOfIL
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2690american_hauntings,black_triangle_ufo,illinois_triangle_ufo,illinois_ufo,january_2000_ufo,lebanon_illinois_ufo,melvern_noll,midwest_ufo,millstadt_ufo,multiple_witness_ufo,officer_ed_barton,police_ufo_sighting,scott_air_force_base_ufo,silent_ufo,triangle_ufo_sighting,troy_taylor,uap,unexplained_ufo,weird_darkness,weird_illinoisfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0635
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Reunion” (August 31, 1977)
          00:45:50.285 = The Unexpected, “Masterpiece” (September 26, 1948)
          00:57:56.320 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD
          01:11:34.960 = Nick Carter, “Death After Dark” (February 19, 1944) ***WD
          01:40:50.656 = Dark Venture, “Eclipse” (August 07, 1945)
          02:10:36.663 = The Weird Circle, “Pistol Shot” (March 18, 1945)
          02:38:01.228 = The Whistler, “Murder Has a Signature” (January 15, 1945) ***WD
          03:09:43.726 = Witch’s Tale, “Physician Of The Dead” (November 08, 1934) ***WD
          03:38:45.995 = X-Minus One, “Soldier Boy” (October 17, 1956)
          04:06:38.672 = Zero Hour, “The Housecall” (May 09, 1974) ***WD
          04:23:53.977 = ABC Mystery Time, “Success Story” (1957) ***WD (LQ)
          04:47:55.048 = Strange Adventure, “South Of The Border” (1945) ***WD
          04:51:10.640 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0635
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71531824Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:09:45 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Physician Of The Dead”: A scientist in revolutionary Paris believed the severed head keeps thinking after the blade falls, and the night he finally proved it was the night he learned whose voice was waiting in the sack. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness |...
          Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Reunion” (August 31, 1977)
          00:45:50.285 = The Unexpected, “Masterpiece” (September 26, 1948)
          00:57:56.320 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD
          01:11:34.960 = Nick Carter, “Death After Dark” (February 19, 1944) ***WD
          01:40:50.656 = Dark Venture, “Eclipse” (August 07, 1945)
          02:10:36.663 = The Weird Circle, “Pistol Shot” (March 18, 1945)
          02:38:01.228 = The Whistler, “Murder Has a Signature” (January 15, 1945) ***WD
          03:09:43.726 = Witch’s Tale, “Physician Of The Dead” (November 08, 1934) ***WD
          03:38:45.995 = X-Minus One, “Soldier Boy” (October 17, 1956)
          04:06:38.672 = Zero Hour, “The Housecall” (May 09, 1974) ***WD
          04:23:53.977 = ABC Mystery Time, “Success Story” (1957) ***WD (LQ)
          04:47:55.048 = Strange Adventure, “South Of The Border” (1945) ***WD
          04:51:10.640 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0635
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17521classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/TheWendigo
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: “The Wendigo” is a novella written by Algernon Blackwood. It was originally published in the 1910 collection “The Lost Valley and Other Stories” which I’ve placed a link to in the show notes. The story involves a hunting party that gets separated in the Canadian wilderness in search for moose. One of the party members is abducted by the legendary Wendigo. Fellow author Robert Aickman once said of the story, it’s "...one of the (possibly) six great masterpieces in the field". Here’s hoping you agree with him.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:15.563 = Show Open
          00:04:17.046 = A Brief Look At The Author
          00:07:16.864 = The Wendigo, Part 1 ***
          00:22:35.406 = The Wendigo, Part 2 ***
          00:48:02.466 = The Wendigo, Part 3 ***
          01:08:43.646 = The Wendigo, Part 4 ***
          01:32:56.432 = The Wendigo, Part 5 ***
          01:53:58.350 = The Wendigo, Part 6 ***
          02:00:27.263 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Wendigo” by Algernon Blackwood: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n8bff63y
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: April 09, 2020
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/TheWendigo
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71509694Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:14:06 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn the remote Canadian wilderness, an ill-fated hunting trip turns into a nightmare when one of the guides vanishes into the night, leaving behind only his screams of burning feet and a trail of something far more terrifying than any beast of the...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: “The Wendigo” is a novella written by Algernon Blackwood. It was originally published in the 1910 collection “The Lost Valley and Other Stories” which I’ve placed a link to in the show notes. The story involves a hunting party that gets separated in the Canadian wilderness in search for moose. One of the party members is abducted by the legendary Wendigo. Fellow author Robert Aickman once said of the story, it’s "...one of the (possibly) six great masterpieces in the field". Here’s hoping you agree with him.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:15.563 = Show Open
          00:04:17.046 = A Brief Look At The Author
          00:07:16.864 = The Wendigo, Part 1 ***
          00:22:35.406 = The Wendigo, Part 2 ***
          00:48:02.466 = The Wendigo, Part 3 ***
          01:08:43.646 = The Wendigo, Part 4 ***
          01:32:56.432 = The Wendigo, Part 5 ***
          01:53:58.350 = The Wendigo, Part 6 ***
          02:00:27.263 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Wendigo” by Algernon Blackwood: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n8bff63y
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: April 09, 2020
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/TheWendigo
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>7293algernon_blackwood,atmospheric_horror,canadian_folklore,classic_horror,cosmic_horror,darren_marlar,gothic_horror,horror_audiobook,horror_podcast,psychological_horror,public_domain_horror,scary_stories,supernatural_fiction,the_wendigo,vintage_horror,weird_darkness,weird_fiction,wendigo,wendigo_legend,wilderness_horrorfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0634
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “To Be a Rose” (August 29, 1977)
          00:46:54.231 = BBC Spinechillers, “Inner Critic” (April 2006)
          01:00:50.698 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (July 23, 1945) ***WD
          01:13:48.186 = Strange Wills, “Lady And The Pirate” (June 29, 1946) ***WD
          01:43:28.483 = Suspense, “Sisters” (February 03, 1944)
          02:13:20.326 = Tales of the Frightened, “Deadly Dress” (1957)
          02:17:58.583 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Old Die Rich” (March 26, 1953) ***WD
          02:49:45.547 = The Creaking Door, ‘Face To Face Music of the Spheres” (June 01, 1964) ***WD
          03:14:16.802 = The Saint, “Peter Great” (June 24, 1951)
          03:43:54.405 = Theater Five, “Nameless Day” (November 09, 1964)
          04:05:20.075 = Theater 1030, “Trespassers Will Be Experimented Upon” (1968-1971) ***WD
          04:34:07.590 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Raven” (1960s)
          04:43:33.852 = Two Thousand Plus, “The Brooklyn Brain” (June 21, 1950) ***WD
          05:12:14.545 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0634
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71501248Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:37:53 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The Old Die Rich”: They found him in an alley, dead of hunger, with seventeen thousand dollars sewn into the lining of his coat. He wasn't the first. He wouldn't be the last. Every one of them old. Every one of them starved. Every one of them...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “To Be a Rose” (August 29, 1977)
          00:46:54.231 = BBC Spinechillers, “Inner Critic” (April 2006)
          01:00:50.698 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (July 23, 1945) ***WD
          01:13:48.186 = Strange Wills, “Lady And The Pirate” (June 29, 1946) ***WD
          01:43:28.483 = Suspense, “Sisters” (February 03, 1944)
          02:13:20.326 = Tales of the Frightened, “Deadly Dress” (1957)
          02:17:58.583 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Old Die Rich” (March 26, 1953) ***WD
          02:49:45.547 = The Creaking Door, ‘Face To Face Music of the Spheres” (June 01, 1964) ***WD
          03:14:16.802 = The Saint, “Peter Great” (June 24, 1951)
          03:43:54.405 = Theater Five, “Nameless Day” (November 09, 1964)
          04:05:20.075 = Theater 1030, “Trespassers Will Be Experimented Upon” (1968-1971) ***WD
          04:34:07.590 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Raven” (1960s)
          04:43:33.852 = Two Thousand Plus, “The Brooklyn Brain” (June 21, 1950) ***WD
          05:12:14.545 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0634
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18785classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/wdr20260419==========
          HOUR ONE: A Missouri mobile home at the end of a dead-end path finds itself a part of a worldwide UFO frenzy in the summer of 1973 – with sightings of spacecraft, strange anomalies, hairy beasts, unexplainable imprints in the ground, and even encounters with extraterrestrial creatures. (The Missouri Mobile Home Alien Encounter, Part 1)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: A Missouri mobile home at the end of a dead-end path finds itself a part of a worldwide UFO frenzy in the summer of 1973 – with sightings of spacecraft, strange anomalies, hairy beasts, unexplainable imprints in the ground, and even encounters with extraterrestrial creatures. (The Missouri Mobile Home Alien Encounter, Part 2) *** Could we be trying to communicate in the wrong way with extraterrestrials? (Aliens and Quantum Messages) *** Imagine having the sniffles, blowing your nose, and finding what you’ve blown into the tissue is… glowing! (The Radium Girls)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “The Missouri Mobile Home Alien Encounter” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p95kv5t
          “The Piedmont UFO Incident” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/27n3x5py
          “Aliens Could Be Sending Quantum Messages” by T.K. Randall for Unsolved-Mysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2zba2cf4
          “The Radium Girls” by Dylan Wade Clark for Paranormality Magazine (link no longer available)
          ==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          ==========
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          HOUR ONE: A Missouri mobile home at the end of a dead-end path finds itself a part of a worldwide UFO frenzy in the summer of 1973 – with sightings of spacecraft, strange anomalies, hairy beasts, unexplainable imprints in the ground, and even encounters with extraterrestrial creatures. (The Missouri Mobile Home Alien Encounter, Part 1)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: A Missouri mobile home at the end of a dead-end path finds itself a part of a worldwide UFO frenzy in the summer of 1973 – with sightings of spacecraft, strange anomalies, hairy beasts, unexplainable imprints in the ground, and even encounters with extraterrestrial creatures. (The Missouri Mobile Home Alien Encounter, Part 2) *** Could we be trying to communicate in the wrong way with extraterrestrials? (Aliens and Quantum Messages) *** Imagine having the sniffles, blowing your nose, and finding what you’ve blown into the tissue is… glowing! (The Radium Girls)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “The Missouri Mobile Home Alien Encounter” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p95kv5t
          “The Piedmont UFO Incident” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/27n3x5py
          “Aliens Could Be Sending Quantum Messages” by T.K. Randall for Unsolved-Mysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2zba2cf4
          “The Radium Girls” by Dylan Wade Clark for Paranormality Magazine (link no longer available)
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Unidentified Flying Object
          00:03:56.210 = Show Open
          00:05:51.228 = A Word Before We Dig In
          00:07:14.782 = The First Wrong Response – Dismissal
          00:20:21.907 = The Second Wrong Response – Invention ***
          00:30:54.794 = The Third Way – What Scripture Actually Commands ***
          00:42:42.109 = What Testing Actually Looks Like ***
          01:01:00.882 = The Landing ***
          01:05:10.019 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          REFERENCES & TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/ISawAUfoOverIowa
          
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          Originally aired: April 19, 2026
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Unidentified Flying Object
          00:03:56.210 = Show Open
          00:05:51.228 = A Word Before We Dig In
          00:07:14.782 = The First Wrong Response – Dismissal
          00:20:21.907 = The Second Wrong Response – Invention ***
          00:30:54.794 = The Third Way – What Scripture Actually Commands ***
          00:42:42.109 = What Testing Actually Looks Like ***
          01:01:00.882 = The Landing ***
          01:05:10.019 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          REFERENCES & TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/ISawAUfoOverIowa
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here for Weird Darkness: https://pod.link/1078714736. For Church of the Undead episodes specifically, you can find a list of apps here: https://pod.link/1651062114.
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: April 19, 2026
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>4002are_ufos_demonic,bible_and_ufos,biblical_discernment,christian_discernment,christian_paranormal,christian_podcast,christians_and_ufos,christian_ufo,church_of_the_undead,cotu,darren_marlar,faith_and_unexplained,paranormal_podcast,paranormal_sermon,test_everything,the_bereans,uap,ufo_over_iowa,ufo_sighting,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ToKeepAPromise
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: JohnlockedDancer brings the original short story, “I’m a Freebatch Shipper”. *** Cole Smallwood sent me his creepy tale called “The Beastly Dog Pack”. *** John Parrish submitted his fiction story, “The Neighbor.” *** A creepypasta from author Stephanie Scissom called “To Keep a Promise”.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:14.166 = I’m a Free-Batch Shipper
          00:03:09.078 = The Beastly Dog Pack
          00:05:16.603 = The Neighbor
          00:13:49.174 = To Keep a Promise, Part 1 ***
          00:32:01.832 = To Keep a Promise, Part 2 ***
          00:57:30.317 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “I’m a Freebatch Shipper” by Weirdo family member JohnlockedDancer (Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnlockeddancer/)
          “The Beastly Dog Pack” by Weirdo family member Cole Smallwood
          “The Neighbor” by Weird family member John Parrish
          “To Keep a Promise” by Stephanie Scissom: https://tinyurl.com/yxy6azbf (Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniescissom2019/)
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March 19, 2020
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ToKeepAPromise
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280942Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA woman shattered by her brother's death and haunted by the promise he made the night he died finds herself wondering if the strange and impossible things her young son says and knows are somehow more than coincidence. FEATURED STORIES IN THIS...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: JohnlockedDancer brings the original short story, “I’m a Freebatch Shipper”. *** Cole Smallwood sent me his creepy tale called “The Beastly Dog Pack”. *** John Parrish submitted his fiction story, “The Neighbor.” *** A creepypasta from author Stephanie Scissom called “To Keep a Promise”.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:14.166 = I’m a Free-Batch Shipper
          00:03:09.078 = The Beastly Dog Pack
          00:05:16.603 = The Neighbor
          00:13:49.174 = To Keep a Promise, Part 1 ***
          00:32:01.832 = To Keep a Promise, Part 2 ***
          00:57:30.317 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “I’m a Freebatch Shipper” by Weirdo family member JohnlockedDancer (Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnlockeddancer/)
          “The Beastly Dog Pack” by Weirdo family member Cole Smallwood
          “The Neighbor” by Weird family member John Parrish
          “To Keep a Promise” by Stephanie Scissom: https://tinyurl.com/yxy6azbf (Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniescissom2019/)
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: March 19, 2020
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ToKeepAPromise
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>3508falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/bisclavret/
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Bisclavret: The Werewolf” by Mark Lord: https://amzn.to/3xYUxDz
          
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: October 31, 2017
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/bisclavret/
          
          FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT…
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280557Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA beloved Breton nobleman harbors a secret so monstrous that when his devoted wife finally pries it from him, her discovery sets in motion a betrayal that will leave him trapped — neither fully man nor fully beast — with no way back to the life he...
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Bisclavret: The Werewolf” by Mark Lord: https://amzn.to/3xYUxDz
          
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: October 31, 2017
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/bisclavret/
          
          FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT…
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2493falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/pitandthependulum
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: July, 2022
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/pitandthependulum
          
          
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: July, 2022
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/pitandthependulum
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2514falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0633
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Area 13” (August 26, 1977) ***WD
          00:44:07.927 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Scarecrow And Snowman” (January 22, 1944) ***WD (LQ)
          01:12:50.567 = Quiet Please, “Portrait Of A Character” (January 09, 1949) ***WD
          01:42:07.113 = Radio City Playhouse, “Joey Was Different” (August 22, 1949)
          02:10:34.531 = Isn’t It Crime, “Speaking of Murder” (December 14, 1945)
          02:39:26.724 = Suspense, “Kandy Tooth Caper” (January 10, 1948)
          03:40:11.194 = The Sealed Book, “You Only Die Once” (September 09, 1945) ***WD
          04:09:41.616 = The Shadow, “The Ghost of Caleb Mackenzie” (January 26, 1941) ***WD
          04:39:15.305 = Sleep No More, “Three O’Clock” (December 12, 1956)
          05:08:21.289 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0633
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71333759Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Three O’Clock”: A watchmaker spends six weeks secretly building a bomb to kill his wife — but on the day he sets it to blow, two burglars tie him up in the very basement where the clock is ticking. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0633 CHAPTERS...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Area 13” (August 26, 1977) ***WD
          00:44:07.927 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Scarecrow And Snowman” (January 22, 1944) ***WD (LQ)
          01:12:50.567 = Quiet Please, “Portrait Of A Character” (January 09, 1949) ***WD
          01:42:07.113 = Radio City Playhouse, “Joey Was Different” (August 22, 1949)
          02:10:34.531 = Isn’t It Crime, “Speaking of Murder” (December 14, 1945)
          02:39:26.724 = Suspense, “Kandy Tooth Caper” (January 10, 1948)
          03:40:11.194 = The Sealed Book, “You Only Die Once” (September 09, 1945) ***WD
          04:09:41.616 = The Shadow, “The Ghost of Caleb Mackenzie” (January 26, 1941) ***WD
          04:39:15.305 = Sleep No More, “Three O’Clock” (December 12, 1956)
          05:08:21.289 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0633
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18551classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/RealDracula
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Where did Bram Stoker get his idea for Dracula? Hint – it was not, as many believe, Vlad the Impaler. (Bram Stoker’s Inspiration) *** Ronald Gene Simmons went on a 16 person murder spree – and 14 of them were his own family. (Serial Killer Ronald Gene Simmons) *** In the world of Harry Potter, figures like Grindewald and Voldemort meet in dark rooms to work their evil magic plans against those whom they consider enemies. But is there a real-life version of such dark magic meetings? (Grindelwald and Secret Societies) *** A dark figure appears out of nowhere to terrify a man in his own home. (Inter-Dimensional Shadow Person) *** The largest haunted place in the world isn’t a house, mansion, asylum, or even a forest or lake– it’s a giant cave in Kentucky, and not only is it haunted – it is extremely creepy. (Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:38.520 = Show Open
          00:02:30.763 = Bram Stoker’s Inspiration
          00:11:56.486 = Serial Killer Ronald Gene Simmons ***
          00:20:34.361 = Grindelwald and Secret Societies
          00:27:26.154 = Interdimensional Shadow Person
          00:32:05.477 = Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave, Part 1 ***
          01:01:26.174 = Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave, Part 2 ***
          01:29:18.495 = Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave, Part 3 ***
          01:43:56.374 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Serial Killer Ronald Gene Simmons” by Kara Goldfarb: https://tinyurl.com/qnvc2oo
          “Grindelwald and Secret Societies”: https://tinyurl.com/wm2ka6z
          “Interdimensional Shadow Person”: https://tinyurl.com/vjgdmva
          “Bram Stoker’s Inspiration” by Doug MacGowan: https://tinyurl.com/y8u4m4mt
          “Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/s6eojxj
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November 10, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/RealDracula
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71279867Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe legend of Dracula didn't spring from one man's imagination — it was forged from centuries of real blood, real terror, and monsters who actually walked the earth. FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Where did Bram Stoker get his idea for Dracula?...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Where did Bram Stoker get his idea for Dracula? Hint – it was not, as many believe, Vlad the Impaler. (Bram Stoker’s Inspiration) *** Ronald Gene Simmons went on a 16 person murder spree – and 14 of them were his own family. (Serial Killer Ronald Gene Simmons) *** In the world of Harry Potter, figures like Grindewald and Voldemort meet in dark rooms to work their evil magic plans against those whom they consider enemies. But is there a real-life version of such dark magic meetings? (Grindelwald and Secret Societies) *** A dark figure appears out of nowhere to terrify a man in his own home. (Inter-Dimensional Shadow Person) *** The largest haunted place in the world isn’t a house, mansion, asylum, or even a forest or lake– it’s a giant cave in Kentucky, and not only is it haunted – it is extremely creepy. (Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:38.520 = Show Open
          00:02:30.763 = Bram Stoker’s Inspiration
          00:11:56.486 = Serial Killer Ronald Gene Simmons ***
          00:20:34.361 = Grindelwald and Secret Societies
          00:27:26.154 = Interdimensional Shadow Person
          00:32:05.477 = Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave, Part 1 ***
          01:01:26.174 = Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave, Part 2 ***
          01:29:18.495 = Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave, Part 3 ***
          01:43:56.374 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Serial Killer Ronald Gene Simmons” by Kara Goldfarb: https://tinyurl.com/qnvc2oo
          “Grindelwald and Secret Societies”: https://tinyurl.com/wm2ka6z
          “Interdimensional Shadow Person”: https://tinyurl.com/vjgdmva
          “Bram Stoker’s Inspiration” by Doug MacGowan: https://tinyurl.com/y8u4m4mt
          “Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/s6eojxj
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November 10, 2018
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/RealDracula
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>6300abhartach,bela_lugosi,bram_stoker,classic_horror,dark_history,dracula,gothic_horror,horror_history,irish_vampire,nosferatu,order_of_the_dragon,paranormal_history,real_dracula,strange_history,vampire_folklore,vampire_history,vampire_legends,vlad_tepes,vlad_the_impaler,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0632
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Return to Pompeii” (August 22, 1977)
          00:45:31.192 = Mystery House, “Murder For Laughs” (November 04, 1945) ***WD
          01:11:14.814 = Night Beat, “Will of Mrs. Orloff” (June 01, 1951)
          01:39:32.376 = CBC Nightfall, “The Undertaker” (March 11, 1983) ***WD
          02:09:07.798 = Nightmare, “The Leech” (April 07, 1954)
          02:31:47.256 = Obsession, “The North Wind” (December 04, 1950) ***WD
          02:54:53.372 = Origin of Superstition, “No News Is Good News” (August 11, 1933) ***WD
          03:08:44.467 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Dixie Gillian” (November 24, 1946)
          03:38:56.686 = Peril, “Three Hunted Men” (1953) ***WD
          04:02:00.913 = The Mystery Playhouse, “Witness For The Prosecution” (May 31, 1946) ***WD (LQ)
          04:27:10.238 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Four Hours to Kill” (May 13, 1949) ***WD
          04:56:12.266 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0632
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71307558Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The Leech”: When a desperate man kills his lover's husband to finally set them free, he discovers that getting rid of a body is far easier said than done — and the dead have a terrifying way of refusing to stay gone. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness |...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Return to Pompeii” (August 22, 1977)
          00:45:31.192 = Mystery House, “Murder For Laughs” (November 04, 1945) ***WD
          01:11:14.814 = Night Beat, “Will of Mrs. Orloff” (June 01, 1951)
          01:39:32.376 = CBC Nightfall, “The Undertaker” (March 11, 1983) ***WD
          02:09:07.798 = Nightmare, “The Leech” (April 07, 1954)
          02:31:47.256 = Obsession, “The North Wind” (December 04, 1950) ***WD
          02:54:53.372 = Origin of Superstition, “No News Is Good News” (August 11, 1933) ***WD
          03:08:44.467 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Dixie Gillian” (November 24, 1946)
          03:38:56.686 = Peril, “Three Hunted Men” (1953) ***WD
          04:02:00.913 = The Mystery Playhouse, “Witness For The Prosecution” (May 31, 1946) ***WD (LQ)
          04:27:10.238 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Four Hours to Kill” (May 13, 1949) ***WD
          04:56:12.266 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0632
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17822classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/FreddyKrueger
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Children dying in their sleep while having terrible nightmares. It’s not just a movie plot from a Wes Craven film – it really happened, and inspired the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. (The Terrifying True Syndrome That Inspired A Nightmare on Elm Street) *** We’re used to seeing someone on television or in movies die from a gunshot or stabbing, knowing they were just pretending – that the gun was using blanks, or the knife was using a retractable blade. But what we don’t often hear are the times that those prop weapons end up killing someone for real. (Death By Movie Prop) *** How can a little girl disappear in a big crowd of people with no one seeing anything? Was it a case of stranger danger or did someone she know betray her trust? We’ll look at the case of Beverly Rose Potts who went missing in 1951, never to be seen again. (Peril in the Park for Beverly Potts) *** Part medicine, part honey, part cannibalism… who or what was the mellified man? (The Mellified Man) *** They say that tragedy can change a person forever… and that couldn’t be more true for one man who went from being considered lucky, to becoming deranged after a horrible accident, (The Hidden Wounds of Mr. Schultz) *** Famous last words. Humphrey Bogart said, “I should have never switched from Scotch to martinis.” Winston Churchill’s last words were simply, “I’m bored with it all.” But sometimes what a person says on their deathbed can be shocking or outlandish – even if they aren’t a celebrity. We’ll look at a few unexpected deathbed moments. (Deathbed Moments)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:41.179 = Show Open
          00:03:18.729 = The Terrifying True Syndrome That Inspired The Creation of Freddy Krueger
          00:10:01.615 = Death By Movie Prop ***
          00:16:18.004 = Peril In The Park For Beverly Potts
          00:30:51.396 = The Mellified Man ***
          00:37:50.784 = The Hidden Wounds of Mr. Schultz
          00:43:07.191 = Deathbed Moments00:53:21.541 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Terrifying True Syndrome That Inspired The Creation of Freddy Krueger” by Thad Morgan for History.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/37xp3v22 (“1..2..Freddy’s Coming For You” by Remix Maniacs:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhKRXHnYqN4)
          “Peril in the Park for Beverly Potts” by Crystal Dawn for LostNFoundBlogs.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x7yuy3kh
          “Death By Movie Prop” written by Juliet Bennet Rylah for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/59rx9j2z
          “The Mellified Man” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yz2k5kw5
          “The Hidden Wounds of Mr. Schultz” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3m8mnpy2
          “Deathbed Moments” by Mike Lawrence for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/24rppfx5
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: September 27, 2021
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/FreddyKrueger
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71267343Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWes Craven didn't invent the idea of dying in your sleep during a nightmare — he read about it in the newspaper. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, dozens of young Hmong refugees in America went to sleep and never woke up, and nobody could explain...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Children dying in their sleep while having terrible nightmares. It’s not just a movie plot from a Wes Craven film – it really happened, and inspired the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. (The Terrifying True Syndrome That Inspired A Nightmare on Elm Street) *** We’re used to seeing someone on television or in movies die from a gunshot or stabbing, knowing they were just pretending – that the gun was using blanks, or the knife was using a retractable blade. But what we don’t often hear are the times that those prop weapons end up killing someone for real. (Death By Movie Prop) *** How can a little girl disappear in a big crowd of people with no one seeing anything? Was it a case of stranger danger or did someone she know betray her trust? We’ll look at the case of Beverly Rose Potts who went missing in 1951, never to be seen again. (Peril in the Park for Beverly Potts) *** Part medicine, part honey, part cannibalism… who or what was the mellified man? (The Mellified Man) *** They say that tragedy can change a person forever… and that couldn’t be more true for one man who went from being considered lucky, to becoming deranged after a horrible accident, (The Hidden Wounds of Mr. Schultz) *** Famous last words. Humphrey Bogart said, “I should have never switched from Scotch to martinis.” Winston Churchill’s last words were simply, “I’m bored with it all.” But sometimes what a person says on their deathbed can be shocking or outlandish – even if they aren’t a celebrity. We’ll look at a few unexpected deathbed moments. (Deathbed Moments)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:41.179 = Show Open
          00:03:18.729 = The Terrifying True Syndrome That Inspired The Creation of Freddy Krueger
          00:10:01.615 = Death By Movie Prop ***
          00:16:18.004 = Peril In The Park For Beverly Potts
          00:30:51.396 = The Mellified Man ***
          00:37:50.784 = The Hidden Wounds of Mr. Schultz
          00:43:07.191 = Deathbed Moments00:53:21.541 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Terrifying True Syndrome That Inspired The Creation of Freddy Krueger” by Thad Morgan for History.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/37xp3v22 (“1..2..Freddy’s Coming For You” by Remix Maniacs:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhKRXHnYqN4)
          “Peril in the Park for Beverly Potts” by Crystal Dawn for LostNFoundBlogs.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x7yuy3kh
          “Death By Movie Prop” written by Juliet Bennet Rylah for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/59rx9j2z
          “The Mellified Man” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: 3259dark_history,dying_in_sleep,freddy_krueger_true_story,hmong_culture,hmong_refugees,horror_film_origins,horror_history,mysterious_sleep_deaths,nightmare_on_elm_street,paranormal_podcast,sleep_death_mystery,strange_history,sudden_nocturnal_death,sunds,true_horror_stories,unexplained_deaths,vietnam_war_refugees,weird_darkness,weird_darkness_podcast,wes_cravenfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0631
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Instrument” (August 19, 1977)
          00:45:33.056 = The Black Mass, “Oil of Dog” and “Esme” (January 13, 1970) ***WD (LQ)
          01:08:35.158 = Beyond Midnight, “Let Me See Your Face” (April 14, 1969)
          01:37:02.139 = MindWebs, “The Last Ghost” (August 19, 1979)
          01:56:25.139 = The Croupier, “The Roman” (September 21, 1949) ***WD
          02:25:25.564 = Mystery In The Air, “Beyond Good And Evil” (August 28, 1947) ***WD
          02:54:15.922 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Last Night” (February 22, 1946)
          03:23:41.186 = Mr. Keen, “The Woman Who Wasn’t Needed” (June 05, 1940) ***WD (LQ)
          03:35:33.387 = Murder at Midnight, “Terror Out Of Space” (February 24, 1947)
          04:01:39.639 = Black Museum, “A Prescription” (August 19, 1952)
          04:26:43.639 = Mysterious Traveler, “Most Famous Man In The World” (November 20, 1951)
          04:56:37.582 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0631
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71306463Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Let Me See Your Face”: When a writer takes a room at a quiet Rouen hotel, a mysterious woman glimpsed alone in the moonlit garden at midnight awakens in him a fascination so powerful, no warning — and no fear — can stop him from seeking her face. |...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Instrument” (August 19, 1977)
          00:45:33.056 = The Black Mass, “Oil of Dog” and “Esme” (January 13, 1970) ***WD (LQ)
          01:08:35.158 = Beyond Midnight, “Let Me See Your Face” (April 14, 1969)
          01:37:02.139 = MindWebs, “The Last Ghost” (August 19, 1979)
          01:56:25.139 = The Croupier, “The Roman” (September 21, 1949) ***WD
          02:25:25.564 = Mystery In The Air, “Beyond Good And Evil” (August 28, 1947) ***WD
          02:54:15.922 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Last Night” (February 22, 1946)
          03:23:41.186 = Mr. Keen, “The Woman Who Wasn’t Needed” (June 05, 1940) ***WD (LQ)
          03:35:33.387 = Murder at Midnight, “Terror Out Of Space” (February 24, 1947)
          04:01:39.639 = Black Museum, “A Prescription” (August 19, 1952)
          04:26:43.639 = Mysterious Traveler, “Most Famous Man In The World” (November 20, 1951)
          04:56:37.582 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0631
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17848falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/GrayState
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A Minnesota man espousing a coming “New World Order” was found dead with his family in 2015. Was it a murder-suicide as investigators say, or could it be that the government had him silenced to keep from speaking the truth? (Death of a Conspiracy Theorist) *** A girl finds out her family all her life had hidden the fact that she grew up in a haunted house. But the secret came out when she found the photos that were taken of the evidence ghosts left behind. (We Only Knew It As The Entity) *** In the early 1900s women simply weren’t usually allowed to take part in murder investigations. But Mary E. Holland was no ordinary woman. And the case of Margaret Grippen was no ordinary murder. (A Famous Woman Detective and The Murder of Margaret Grippen) *** For your next move to a new home, do you want a little peace and quiet? Something a bit more secluded so you can get away from nosy neighbors? You might consider Garnet, Montana… population zero. It’s scenery is beautiful, but nobody wants to live there – despite the government offering to pay people to do so. Why is that? (The Montana Town No One Wants To Live In) *** In Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp, you’re sure to find alligators, turtles, snakes, and other creepy critters. But legend has it, the swamp is home to something that is much more wild. (Swamp Monster of Honey Island)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:56.485 = Show Open
          00:03:06.863 = Gray State: Death of a Conspiracy Theorist
          00:12:52.629 = Montana Town No One Wants To Live In ***
          00:24:53.651 = A Famous Woman Detective And The Murder of Margaret Grippen
          00:31:02.520 = We Only Knew It As The Entity ***
          00:51:37.445 = Swamp Monster of Honey Island ***
          00:58:53.664 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Gray State: Death of a Conspiracy Theorist” by Pat Pheifer for the Star Tribunehttps://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yf6chbzd; and David Neiwert for SPL Center https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8anexh
          “Gray State” 2013 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igH_7EndvyM
          “Gray State: The Rise” uncompleted documentary from 2015: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5651026
          “A Gray State” 2021 documentary: https://amzn.to/3Xuik5A
          “Gray State” Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/graystatemovie
          “Justice For David Crowley” Facebook page: https://facebook.com/justicefordavidcrowley
          David Crowley Speaks at Ron Paul Festival in 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDqdOjfNXcU
          “A Famous Woman Detective And The Murder of Margaret Grippen” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mv8fav3k
          “The Montana Town No One Wants To Live In” by Brad Smith for Relatively Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/u8v636vf
          “We Only Knew It As The Entity” by Jessica Moffitt for Huffington Post (INCLUDES PHOTOS): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3w7zfe
          “The Swamp Monster of Honey Island” by Cole Kinchen for Pelican State of Mind: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3e4dp8fn
          Book: “Honey Island Swamp Monster Documentations” by Dana Holyfield: https://amzn.to/3iOKcmf
          Film: “The Legend of the Honey Island Swamp Monster”: https://amzn.to/3WhwNAL
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: January 18, 2023
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/GrayState
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71267018Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn January of 2015, a neighbor in Apple Valley, Minnesota glanced through a front window and saw what he thought were mannequins on the floor. They weren't. David Crowley, his wife Komel, and their five-year-old daughter Rani had been dead for nearly...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A Minnesota man espousing a coming “New World Order” was found dead with his family in 2015. Was it a murder-suicide as investigators say, or could it be that the government had him silenced to keep from speaking the truth? (Death of a Conspiracy Theorist) *** A girl finds out her family all her life had hidden the fact that she grew up in a haunted house. But the secret came out when she found the photos that were taken of the evidence ghosts left behind. (We Only Knew It As The Entity) *** In the early 1900s women simply weren’t usually allowed to take part in murder investigations. But Mary E. Holland was no ordinary woman. And the case of Margaret Grippen was no ordinary murder. (A Famous Woman Detective and The Murder of Margaret Grippen) *** For your next move to a new home, do you want a little peace and quiet? Something a bit more secluded so you can get away from nosy neighbors? You might consider Garnet, Montana… population zero. It’s scenery is beautiful, but nobody wants to live there – despite the government offering to pay people to do so. Why is that? (The Montana Town No One Wants To Live In) *** In Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp, you’re sure to find alligators, turtles, snakes, and other creepy critters. But legend has it, the swamp is home to something that is much more wild. (Swamp Monster of Honey Island)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:56.485 = Show Open
          00:03:06.863 = Gray State: Death of a Conspiracy Theorist
          00:12:52.629 = Montana Town No One Wants To Live In ***
          00:24:53.651 = A Famous Woman Detective And The Murder of Margaret Grippen
          00:31:02.520 = We Only Knew It As The Entity ***
          00:51:37.445 = Swamp Monster of Honey Island ***
          00:58:53.664 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Gray State: Death of a Conspiracy Theorist” by Pat Pheifer for the Star Tribunehttps://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yf6chbzd; and David Neiwert for SPL Center https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8anexh
          “Gray State” 2013 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igH_7EndvyM
          “Gray State: The Rise” uncompleted documentary from 2015: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5651026
          “A Gray State” 2021 documentary: https://amzn.to/3Xuik5A
          “Gray State” Facebook page: 3592apple_valley_minnesota,conspiracy_theory,dark_history,david_crowley,deep_state,filmmaker_murdered,government_assassination,government_cover_up,gray_state,gray_state_film,komel_crowley,minnesota_true_crime,murder_suicide_minnesota,new_world_order,oath_keepers,police_state_film,suicided,true_crime_minnesota,true_crime_podcast,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0630
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “In The Fog” (August 17, 1977)
          00:45:07.870 = Incredible But True, “Requiem” (1950-1951)
          00:48:44.321 = Inner Sanctum, “Dead Walk at Night” (September 20, 1942) ***WD (LQ)
          01:12:44.381 = Lights Out, “Valse Trieste” (March 30, 1938) ***WD
          01:41:13.607 = Lux Radio Theater, “Ghost And Mrs. Muir” (December 01, 1947) ***WD
          02:38:50.504 = Macabre, “House In The Garden” (December 04, 1961) ***WD
          03:08:15.614 = Philip Marlowe, “The House That Jacqueline Built” (December 31, 1949) ***WD
          03:36:23.408 = Michael Shayne, “Case of the Bayou Monster” (August 20, 1949) ***WD
          04:02:29.149 = NBC Short Story, “Dr. Jekyll” (1952 – Never Aired) ***WD
          04:29:05.671 = NBC Short Story, “Frankenstein” (1952 – Never Aired) ***WD
          04:55:42.202 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0630
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71303456Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The Dead Walk at Night”: A man who murders his blind uncle to claim his inheritance thinks he has escaped justice clean — until the dead man's cane begins tapping its way down the darkened staircase toward his room. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness |...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “In The Fog” (August 17, 1977)
          00:45:07.870 = Incredible But True, “Requiem” (1950-1951)
          00:48:44.321 = Inner Sanctum, “Dead Walk at Night” (September 20, 1942) ***WD (LQ)
          01:12:44.381 = Lights Out, “Valse Trieste” (March 30, 1938) ***WD
          01:41:13.607 = Lux Radio Theater, “Ghost And Mrs. Muir” (December 01, 1947) ***WD
          02:38:50.504 = Macabre, “House In The Garden” (December 04, 1961) ***WD
          03:08:15.614 = Philip Marlowe, “The House That Jacqueline Built” (December 31, 1949) ***WD
          03:36:23.408 = Michael Shayne, “Case of the Bayou Monster” (August 20, 1949) ***WD
          04:02:29.149 = NBC Short Story, “Dr. Jekyll” (1952 – Never Aired) ***WD
          04:29:05.671 = NBC Short Story, “Frankenstein” (1952 – Never Aired) ***WD
          04:55:42.202 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0630
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17792classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SimonPeterNelson
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The ax murders in Villisca, Iowa. The Defeo murders made famous by the Amityville Horror. Two crime scenes where no one heard a thing. The same thing happened in the charming little areaof Churchill’s Grove… a story not so famous, but just as disturbing. (No One Heard a Thing – The Simon Peter Nelson Murders) *** Lily Dale… where Spiritualism is celebrated and practiced more than just the spooky months. Populated by hundreds of psychics and mediums, it has become a kind of tourist attraction for those seeking a psychic reading. (Welcome to Lily Dale) *** Bowden Road in Huntsville, Texas seems to have no end of paranormal activity and strange experiences – particularly the section of road that leads straight into Martha Chapel Cemetery. Bowden R
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:42.870 = Demons Road of Huntsville
          00:07:01.936 = No One Heard a Thing: The Simon Peter Nelson Murders ***
          00:28:44.395 = Welcome to Lily Dale ***
          00:37:34.853 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS:
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Demons Road of Huntsville” by Dana Goolsby for Texas Escapes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdpt36m4
          “No One Heard a Thing – The Simon Peter Nelson Murders” by Stuart R. Wahlin, posted to Medium.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4key7czw
          “Welcome to Lily Dale” from the Hidden Haunts Paranormal Facebook page: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8h3ca2
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: January 17, 2023
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/SimonPeterNelson
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71266776Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessSix children were bludgeoned and stabbed to death in their beds in a Churchill’s Grove home while their mother slept in a Milwaukee motel room — unaware that her husband had already decided that if he couldn't have her, no one would have anything. The...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The ax murders in Villisca, Iowa. The Defeo murders made famous by the Amityville Horror. Two crime scenes where no one heard a thing. The same thing happened in the charming little areaof Churchill’s Grove… a story not so famous, but just as disturbing. (No One Heard a Thing – The Simon Peter Nelson Murders) *** Lily Dale… where Spiritualism is celebrated and practiced more than just the spooky months. Populated by hundreds of psychics and mediums, it has become a kind of tourist attraction for those seeking a psychic reading. (Welcome to Lily Dale) *** Bowden Road in Huntsville, Texas seems to have no end of paranormal activity and strange experiences – particularly the section of road that leads straight into Martha Chapel Cemetery. Bowden R
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:42.870 = Demons Road of Huntsville
          00:07:01.936 = No One Heard a Thing: The Simon Peter Nelson Murders ***
          00:28:44.395 = Welcome to Lily Dale ***
          00:37:34.853 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Demons Road of Huntsville” by Dana Goolsby for Texas Escapes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdpt36m4
          “No One Heard a Thing – The Simon Peter Nelson Murders” by Stuart R. Wahlin, posted to Medium.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4key7czw
          “Welcome to Lily Dale” from the Hidden Haunts Paranormal Facebook page: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8h3ca2
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: January 17, 2023
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/SimonPeterNelson
          
          
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>23211978_murder,ann_nelson,camp_avenue_murders,churchills_grove,dark_history,familicide,family_murder,haunted_house_rockford,illinois_crime,insanity_defense,mass_murder_1978,murder_house,paranormal_illinois,paranormal_podcast,rockford_illinois,simon_peter_nelson,strange_history,true_crime_illinois,true_crime_podcast,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/HMSDaedalusFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: On August 6th, 1848 the crew of the HMS Daedalus spotted something monstrous from the deep – and it has become the most well-documented sea serpent sighting in history. (The HMS Daedalus Sea Monster) *** A notorious criminal is brought to justice, and later found to have just as notorious of a brain. (Hanging of a Notorious Brain) *** A burst of UFO activity took place on New Year’s Eve outside of New York in 1982… so many sightings and reports it was impossible to ignore, even by skeptics. (The Hudson Valley Flap) *** A social experiment initiated by Stalin’s Soviet Union ends with hundreds dead on the first day – but that was only the beginning of the horrors of what would later be known as “Cannibal Island”. (Joseph Stalin’s Cannibal Island) *** A woman is involved in an accident, and once out of the hospital everyone appears to be afraid upon looking at her face… even her. But it’s not the scars that are causing terror. (The Reflection That Drove To Death) *** One day in 1863 Doctor Joseph Rogers found himself dealing with a very distressing case. A young pregnant woman had been sent to a workhouse because her circumstances were so dire. Her name was Sarah Ann Eldridge, and her husband, Alfred Eldridge, was in prison waiting to be executed. (The Murderer’s Wife)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:33.861 = Show Open
          00:02:42.625 = The HMS Daedalus Sea Monster
          00:12:50.838 = The Murderer’s Wife ***
          00:33:28.625 = The Hudson Valley Flap ***
          00:39:09.082 = Hanging of a Notorious Brain
          00:43:36.092 = The Reflection That Drove to Death
          00:47:38.268 = Joseph Stalin’s Cannibal Island ***
          00:52:09.154 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/HMSDaedalus
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Hanging Of a Notorious Brain” by Traci Taylor for 981TheHawk.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y7t456fm
          “Joseph Stalin’s Cannibal Island” by Garret S. Griffin for MSN.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4pfxptws
          BOOK: “Cannibal Island: Death In a Siberian Gulag” by Nicolas Werth: https://amzn.to/3Waxw6J)
          “The Reflection That Drove To Death” by Julia Njord on Medium.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3h8bwy3b
          “The Hudson Valley Flap” by Jazz Shaw for The Debrief: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr3md848
          “The HMS Daedalus Sea Monster” by Michael Kilianski for Creative History Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckzhht2
          “The Murderer’s Wife” posted at London Overlooked: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2rhr8rrn,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5xpzksp4
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: January 16, 2023
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71265554Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessOn the afternoon of August 6, 1848, the HMS Daedalus was cutting through the gray waters of the south Atlantic when something surfaced alongside the ship — something enormous, something alive, and something that no man aboard had ever seen before. The...FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: On August 6th, 1848 the crew of the HMS Daedalus spotted something monstrous from the deep – and it has become the most well-documented sea serpent sighting in history. (The HMS Daedalus Sea Monster) *** A notorious criminal is brought to justice, and later found to have just as notorious of a brain. (Hanging of a Notorious Brain) *** A burst of UFO activity took place on New Year’s Eve outside of New York in 1982… so many sightings and reports it was impossible to ignore, even by skeptics. (The Hudson Valley Flap) *** A social experiment initiated by Stalin’s Soviet Union ends with hundreds dead on the first day – but that was only the beginning of the horrors of what would later be known as “Cannibal Island”. (Joseph Stalin’s Cannibal Island) *** A woman is involved in an accident, and once out of the hospital everyone appears to be afraid upon looking at her face… even her. But it’s not the scars that are causing terror. (The Reflection That Drove To Death) *** One day in 1863 Doctor Joseph Rogers found himself dealing with a very distressing case. A young pregnant woman had been sent to a workhouse because her circumstances were so dire. Her name was Sarah Ann Eldridge, and her husband, Alfred Eldridge, was in prison waiting to be executed. (The Murderer’s Wife)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:33.861 = Show Open
          00:02:42.625 = The HMS Daedalus Sea Monster
          00:12:50.838 = The Murderer’s Wife ***
          00:33:28.625 = The Hudson Valley Flap ***
          00:39:09.082 = Hanging of a Notorious Brain
          00:43:36.092 = The Reflection That Drove to Death
          00:47:38.268 = Joseph Stalin’s Cannibal Island ***
          00:52:09.154 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/HMSDaedalus
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Hanging Of a Notorious Brain” by Traci Taylor for 981TheHawk.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y7t456fm
          “Joseph Stalin’s Cannibal Island” by Garret S. Griffin for MSN.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4pfxptws
          BOOK: “Cannibal Island: Death In a Siberian Gulag” by Nicolas Werth: https://amzn.to/3Waxw6J)
          “The Reflection That Drove To Death” by Julia Njord on Medium.com: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SupernaturalPoltergeists
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We’ll look at several cases of reported poltergeist activity and try to determine if it’s supernatural, human in nature, or possibly a little of both. (Poltergeists) *** Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, the Abominable Snowman… unexplained and unproven two-legged hairy beasts are seen all over the world. But there is another strange hairy ape like creature in North America that doesn’t get the same amount of press – but is just as mysterious and frightening as the others. (The Mysterious Devil Monkeys of North America) *** Weirdo family member Danny Rendon tells the true story of… (The Horror on Harbor Lights Drive) *** For over a century, mysterious lights were seen bobbing up and down along the railroad tracks near Maco Station, a few miles west of Wilmington, North Carolina. To this day no one knows what they were. (The Maco Light) *** The tragic Tina Resch case started with the claims of a poltergeist haunting… and ended with the death of a child. (The Tina Resch Poltergeist Case) *** 
Weirdo family member Alana describes her childhood home where she heard strange footsteps and banging on doors when no one was home, and a crucifix which refused to stay upright. (The Fallen Crucifix) *** An Australian man tells of a fishing trip where he and a couple of friends come across what appears to be a Yowie or Bigfoot… but more humanlike. (The Hairy Man of Kowmung River) *** Haunting the historic Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia are eerie tales of anguished soldiers, an eternal watch dog, and one hideous vampire with jagged teeth and hanging skin. (The Ghosts of Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery) *** Were Jack the Ripper’s victims killed to cover up a Royal scandal? (The Royal Ripper Conspiracy)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:04.749 = Show Open
          00:02:56.432 = The Tina Resch Poltergeist Case
          00:06:08.125 = The Hairy Man of the Kowmung River
          00:18:05.617 = Horror on Harbor Lights Drive ***
          00:32:25.787 = The Maco Light
          00:36:54.574 = Poltergeists: Supernatural Manifestations, Human Agents, or Both? ***
          01:09:40.811 = The Royal Ripper Conspiracy ***
          01:15:17.425 = The Ghosts of Hollywood Cemetery
          01:23:51.210 = The Hairy Man of the Kowmung River ***
          01:34:14.748 = The Fallen Crucifix
          01:40:15.724 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/SupernaturalPoltergeists
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Mysterious Devil Monkeys of North America” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://tinyurl.com/qrh7onz
          “The Horror on Harbor Lights Drive” by Danny Rendon, submitted directly to Weird Darkness
          “The Maco Light” posted at North Carolina Ghosts: (link no longer available)
          “The Tina Resch Poltergeist Case” posted at http://RealParanormalExperiences.com: (story link no longer available)
          “Poltergeists: Supernatural Manifestations, Human Agents, or Both?” by Troy Taylor: (link no longer available)
          “The Royal Ripper Conspiracy” from The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/rhmgksc
          “The Fallen Crucifix” submitted to Weird Darkness by Alana Pugliese
          “The Hairy Man of the Kowmung River” by The Cropster, posted at The Fortean: https://tinyurl.com/y7yjf5mm
          “The Ghosts of Hollywood Cemetery” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/mmVG30msVMN
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          Originally aired: November 01, 2018
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71264657Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessPoltergeist activity remains one of the most misunderstood and disputed phenomena in paranormal research. Unlike traditional hauntings, poltergeist cases — a term derived from the German words for "noisy ghost" — involve flying objects, spontaneous...
          FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: We’ll look at several cases of reported poltergeist activity and try to determine if it’s supernatural, human in nature, or possibly a little of both. (Poltergeists) *** Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, the Abominable Snowman… unexplained and unproven two-legged hairy beasts are seen all over the world. But there is another strange hairy ape like creature in North America that doesn’t get the same amount of press – but is just as mysterious and frightening as the others. (The Mysterious Devil Monkeys of North America) *** Weirdo family member Danny Rendon tells the true story of… (The Horror on Harbor Lights Drive) *** For over a century, mysterious lights were seen bobbing up and down along the railroad tracks near Maco Station, a few miles west of Wilmington, North Carolina. To this day no one knows what they were. (The Maco Light) *** The tragic Tina Resch case started with the claims of a poltergeist haunting… and ended with the death of a child. (The Tina Resch Poltergeist Case) *** 
Weirdo family member Alana describes her childhood home where she heard strange footsteps and banging on doors when no one was home, and a crucifix which refused to stay upright. (The Fallen Crucifix) *** An Australian man tells of a fishing trip where he and a couple of friends come across what appears to be a Yowie or Bigfoot… but more humanlike. (The Hairy Man of Kowmung River) *** Haunting the historic Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia are eerie tales of anguished soldiers, an eternal watch dog, and one hideous vampire with jagged teeth and hanging skin. (The Ghosts of Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery) *** Were Jack the Ripper’s victims killed to cover up a Royal scandal? (The Royal Ripper Conspiracy)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:04.749 = Show Open
          00:02:56.432 = The Tina Resch Poltergeist Case
          00:06:08.125 = The Hairy Man of the Kowmung River
          00:18:05.617 = Horror on Harbor Lights Drive ***
          00:32:25.787 = The Maco Light
          00:36:54.574 = Poltergeists: Supernatural Manifestations, Human Agents, or Both? ***
          01:09:40.811 = The Royal Ripper Conspiracy ***
          01:15:17.425 = The Ghosts of Hollywood Cemetery
          01:23:51.210 = The Hairy Man of the Kowmung River ***
          01:34:14.748 = The Fallen Crucifix
          01:40:15.724 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): 6092bigfoot,borley_rectory,cryptids,darren_marlar,demonic_haunting,devil_monkeys,enfield_poltergeist,ghost_stories,hollywood_cemetery,maco_light,paranormal,poltergeist,richmond_vampire,shadow_figures,supernatural,tina_resch,true_horror,unexplained,weird_darkness,yowiefalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0629
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBSRadio Mystery Theater, “The Together Place” (August 15, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:53.828 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Planet of Geniuses” (April 16, 1958)
          01:05:19.307 = Dark Fantasy, “The Man With The Scarlet Satchel” (March 06, 1942) ***WD
          01:30:20.991 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Trial By Fire” (1947-1950)
          01:35:12.778 = Future Tense, “Born of Man And Woman” (May 16, 1974) ***WD
          02:03:11.422 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD
          02:29:50.345 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Greek Meets Greek” (July 25, 1952) ***WD
          02:53:32.719 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Emissary” (May 08, 1982)
          03:20:27.175 = The Haunting Hour, “Murder Wears a Strange Mask” (March 24, 1945) ***WD
          03:45:17.215 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Search For Life” (April 12, 1942) ***WD
          04:09:56.301 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Has Blue Eyes” (December 17, 1947) ***WD
          04:34:40.892 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Strange Death of Mrs. Abernetty” (November 30, 1946) ***WD
          05:03:51.697 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0629
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71297934Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:43:29 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The Together Place”: A small-town doctor and his retired nurse are drawn into the haunting mystery of a young woman who speaks with absolute certainty of a twin sister no one has ever seen — and a place called Kamaloka, the Together Place, where the...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBSRadio Mystery Theater, “The Together Place” (August 15, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:53.828 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Planet of Geniuses” (April 16, 1958)
          01:05:19.307 = Dark Fantasy, “The Man With The Scarlet Satchel” (March 06, 1942) ***WD
          01:30:20.991 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Trial By Fire” (1947-1950)
          01:35:12.778 = Future Tense, “Born of Man And Woman” (May 16, 1974) ***WD
          02:03:11.422 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD
          02:29:50.345 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Greek Meets Greek” (July 25, 1952) ***WD
          02:53:32.719 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Emissary” (May 08, 1982)
          03:20:27.175 = The Haunting Hour, “Murder Wears a Strange Mask” (March 24, 1945) ***WD
          03:45:17.215 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Search For Life” (April 12, 1942) ***WD
          04:09:56.301 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Has Blue Eyes” (December 17, 1947) ***WD
          04:34:40.892 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Strange Death of Mrs. Abernetty” (November 30, 1946) ***WD
          05:03:51.697 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0629
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18282falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/child-p-paternity
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>475biological_father,birth_certificate,court_of_appeal,dna_evidence,dna_testing,family_law,identical_twins,legal_paternity,parental_responsibility,paternity_case,paternity_dispute,paternity_mystery,science_mysteries,true_crime,twin_brothers,twin_dna,uk_court,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,weird_newsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRadio20260412==========
          HOUR ONE: I’m pretty sure that unless you were born of a virgin, died, and then rose from the grave three days later, no one has had any real success at bringing people back from the underworld. But that’s exactly what people who practice necromancy try to do – wake the dead. They can’t be successful at it though, can they? (Raising The Dead) *** The people of Japan have a myth of a terrible snake-like creature with death-dealing powers called a Tsuchinoko. But unlike many legends, there have been modern sightings of this bizarre cryptid. Is it real? If so, what could it be? (Is The Legendary Tsuchinoko Real?) *** At the age of only 14, George Stinney Jr. was the youngest person in history to be put to death in the electric chair. Then, seventy years later he was proven innocent. (The Execution of an Innocent) ***They were cigar-shaped, glowed red and could turn on a dime. Which ruled out even the most sophisticated rockets of the time. What is it that World War II fighter pilots were seeing in the skies flying with them? (The UFOs of World War 2)
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          HOUR TWO: All families have their ups and downs. However, when you find a clan where an infanticide trial is arguably the least worst thing to happen to them, it’s safe to say you’ve found one very special household… the Mabbitt family. 
(The Confusing Disappearance of Luella Mabbitt) *** A woman moves into a home where the past three residents went insane. What could possibly go wrong? (The House With The Unfortunate Past) *** Bartholomew Roberts, better known as the in famous pirate Black Bart, operated in the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean from 1719 to 1722. He was easily the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy, having been known to have captured over 400 ships in his day. But could it be true that he was actually forced to become a pirate against his will? (Was Black Bart Forced To Become a Pirate?) *** If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? Invisibility? Flight? Super strength or speed? What about X-ray vision like Superman? Would you believe there was a man in the 20th century who did have x-ray vision, without technology to do it? He had a few other superpowers as well! (The Man With The X-Ray Eyes)
          ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: It was the slaying that shocked Australia. Sometime on the night of December 26th, 1898, Michael Murphy and his two younger sisters were slaughtered as they traveled back from Gatton in southeastern Australia. Their murders prompted a massive investigation—yet the crime remains unsolved to this day. (Australia’s Unsolved Gatton Murders) *** A snowy November day, a bus full of students, and an icy lake. It was about to become the day of the worst school-related accident in Washington state history. (School Bus Plunges To An Icy Death)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          VIDEO of Kuba Bux from 1938: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/6546
          BOOK: Military Encounters with UFOs in World War II by Keith Chester: https://amzn.to/2MdWUHl
          “Australia’s Unsolved Gatton Murders” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/yapybysk
          “The Confusing Disappearance of Luella Mabbitt” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/y88xoa95
          “The Man With The X-Ray Eyes” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: https://tinyurl.com/y9ok2wnz
          “The House With The Unfortunate Past” by Dar77 from Your Ghost Stories: https://tinyurl.com/y85t95qe
          “Was Black Bart Forced To Become a Pirate?” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/yc7doxlj
          “Is The Legendary Tsuchinoko Real?” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y7aoznc2
          “The Execution of an Innocent” from Bugged Space: https://tinyurl.com/yagynb2y
          “Zombie Science” by Kimberly Hickok for Live Science: https://tinyurl.com/ybud3hly
          “Raising The Dead” by Jen Jeffers for Ranker: (link no longer available)
          “The UFOs of World War 2” by Adam Janos for History: https://tinyurl.com/yamx3hnl
          “School Bus Plunges To An Icy Death” by Daryl McClary for History Link: https://tinyurl.com/ybtxdrrl
          ==========
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          HOUR ONE: I’m pretty sure that unless you were born of a virgin, died, and then rose from the grave three days later, no one has had any real success at bringing people back from the underworld. But that’s exactly what people who practice necromancy try to do – wake the dead. They can’t be successful at it though, can they? (Raising The Dead) *** The people of Japan have a myth of a terrible snake-like creature with death-dealing powers called a Tsuchinoko. But unlike many legends, there have been modern sightings of this bizarre cryptid. Is it real? If so, what could it be? (Is The Legendary Tsuchinoko Real?) *** At the age of only 14, George Stinney Jr. was the youngest person in history to be put to death in the electric chair. Then, seventy years later he was proven innocent. (The Execution of an Innocent) ***They were cigar-shaped, glowed red and could turn on a dime. Which ruled out even the most sophisticated rockets of the time. What is it that World War II fighter pilots were seeing in the skies flying with them? (The UFOs of World War 2)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: All families have their ups and downs. However, when you find a clan where an infanticide trial is arguably the least worst thing to happen to them, it’s safe to say you’ve found one very special household… the Mabbitt family. 
(The Confusing Disappearance of Luella Mabbitt) *** A woman moves into a home where the past three residents went insane. What could possibly go wrong? (The House With The Unfortunate Past) *** Bartholomew Roberts, better known as the in famous pirate Black Bart, operated in the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean from 1719 to 1722. He was easily the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy, having been known to have captured over 400 ships in his day. But could it be true that he was actually forced to become a pirate against his will? (Was Black Bart Forced To Become a Pirate?) *** If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? Invisibility? Flight? Super strength or speed? What about X-ray vision like Superman? Would you believe there was a man in the 20th century who did have x-ray vision, without technology to do it? He had a few other superpowers as well! (The Man With The X-Ray Eyes)
          ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: It was the slaying that shocked Australia. Sometime on the night of December 26th, 1898, Michael Murphy and his two younger sisters were slaughtered as they traveled back from Gatton in southeastern Australia. Their murders prompted a massive investigation—yet the crime remains unsolved to this day. (Australia’s Unsolved Gatton Murders) *** A snowy November day, a bus full of students, and an icy lake. It was about to become the day of the worst school-related accident in Washington state history. (School Bus Plunges To An Icy Death)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          VIDEO of Kuba Bux from 1938: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/6546
          BOOK: Military Encounters with UFOs in World War II by Keith Chester: https://amzn.to/2MdWUHl
          “Australia’s Unsolved Gatton Murders” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/yapybysk
          “The Confusing Disappearance of Luella Mabbitt” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/y88xoa95
          “The Man With The X-Ray Eyes” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/PembertonMill
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: The ghost of a man in gray haunts a London theater. *** The boogeyman – where did he come from, and is he based on a real person? *** A disaster that took place at the Pemberton Mill on January 10, 1860 – a disaster that left a community, and a nation stunned! *** A night of children telling scary stories to each other turns into the real thing. *** A young girl bumps into her father in the hallway… which is impossible, as her father isn’t home. *** James Bond, 007 himself tells his own personal story of the paranormal. Sir Roger Moore tells of his terrifying experience. *** A young teen girl wakes up in the dark of night being choked by a red-eyed being. *** Friends hear a crash in the kitchen… and though everything appears normal, what they eventually find is the stuff of nightmares. *** The discovery of a body in the local river leaves one town with a gruesome mystery – and possibly the framing of an innocent man for the murder. *** Known to the outside world as the City of the Dead, Dargavs is a truly remarkable and mysterious place we know little about. *** Do you ever get the feeling that you are being watched, or that someone is following you? Perhaps it’s not your imagination. *** A father in South Yorkshire claims his family is being haunted by the ghost of an old lady. *** Two men, a forest, and a ouija board – will that be enough to find a rumored black eyed child that has been seen there? *** A man hears pounding on the walls of his apartment – from the outside of the building. *** What appears to be a poltergeist continues to torment office colleagues… or is it just being playful? *** Plus, I’ll share an original creepypasta from a fan of Weird Darkness… it’s a story called “Amoeba”.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:08.632 = Show Open
          00:03:54.136 = Drury Lane Theater
          00:08:08.905 = Real Boogeyman
          00:18:57.169 = Horror at Pemberton Mill ***
          00:54:05.124 = Haunting of My Grandmother’s Cottage ***
          00:56:29.486 = My Doppelganger
          00:59:30.255 = Shaken Not Scared: Roger Moore’s Paranormal Experience
          01:01:38.036 = Red-Eyed Being That Held Me Down
          01:05:23.784 = Baldwinsville Homicide
          01:14:54.581 = Tormented By a Spirit In Hell ***
          01:16:49.421 = Dargavs – City of the Dead
          01:20:29.666 = Faceless Specter That Follows Me
          01:22:26.287 = Father Claims His Family Is Being Haunted By The Ghost of An Old Lady
          01:25:53.932 = Black-Eyed Child of Cannock Chase
          01:28:52.375 = Pounding Walls of An Apartment Building
          01:30:47.170 = Playful Office Poltergeist
          01:33:00.842 = “Amoeba” (Fictional Horror Story) by Sabby Ray
          01:49:51.000 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PembertonMill
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Drury Lane Theater” (from the book “100 True Ghost Stories: Terrifying Hauntings From The UK And Around The World” by Alan Toner): http://amzn.to/2hwQTWG
          “The Real Boogeyman” (from the book, “Could It Be True: Vol 1, Urban Legends” by Cindy Parmiter”): http://amzn.to/2z8VgTh
          “The Horror At Pemberton Mill” (from the book, “A Pale Horse Was Death” by Troy Taylor and Rene Kruse): http://amzn.to/2AWTceo
          “The Haunting Of My Grandmother’s Cottage”: (link no longer available)
          “My Doppelganger”: (link no longer available)
          “Shaken Not Scared: Roger Moore’s Experience With The Paranormal”: (link no longer available)
          “The Red-Eyed Being That Held Me Down”: (link no longer available)
          “Tormented By a Spirit In Hell”: (link no longer available)
          “The Baldwinsville Homicide”: (link no longer available)
          “Dargavs – City of the Dead”: (link no longer available)
          “The Faceless Specter That Follows Me”: (link no longer available)
          “Father Claims His Family Is Being Haunted By The Ghost Of An Old Lady”: (link no longer available)
          “Black Eyed Child of Cannock Chase”: (link no longer available)
          “The Pounding Walls of an Apartment Building”: (link no longer available)
          “The Playful Office Poltergeist”: (link no longer available)
          The fictional story (creepypasta) “Amoeba” was submitted by Sabby Ray: https://www.facebook.com/ray.saibal
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
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          Originally aired: February 20, 2020
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71263972Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA bustling New England mill turned into a scene of unimaginable horror as the Pemberton Mill's collapse in 1860 claimed dozens of lives, leaving behind a terrifying tale of disaster. Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: The ghost of a man in gray haunts a London theater. *** The boogeyman – where did he come from, and is he based on a real person? *** A disaster that took place at the Pemberton Mill on January 10, 1860 – a disaster that left a community, and a nation stunned! *** A night of children telling scary stories to each other turns into the real thing. *** A young girl bumps into her father in the hallway… which is impossible, as her father isn’t home. *** James Bond, 007 himself tells his own personal story of the paranormal. Sir Roger Moore tells of his terrifying experience. *** A young teen girl wakes up in the dark of night being choked by a red-eyed being. *** Friends hear a crash in the kitchen… and though everything appears normal, what they eventually find is the stuff of nightmares. *** The discovery of a body in the local river leaves one town with a gruesome mystery – and possibly the framing of an innocent man for the murder. *** Known to the outside world as the City of the Dead, Dargavs is a truly remarkable and mysterious place we know little about. *** Do you ever get the feeling that you are being watched, or that someone is following you? Perhaps it’s not your imagination. *** A father in South Yorkshire claims his family is being haunted by the ghost of an old lady. *** Two men, a forest, and a ouija board – will that be enough to find a rumored black eyed child that has been seen there? *** A man hears pounding on the walls of his apartment – from the outside of the building. *** What appears to be a poltergeist continues to torment office colleagues… or is it just being playful? *** Plus, I’ll share an original creepypasta from a fan of Weird Darkness… it’s a story called “Amoeba”.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:08.632 = Show Open
          00:03:54.136 = Drury Lane Theater
          00:08:08.905 = Real Boogeyman
          00:18:57.169 = Horror at Pemberton Mill ***
          00:54:05.124 = Haunting of My Grandmother’s Cottage ***
          00:56:29.486 = My Doppelganger
          00:59:30.255 = Shaken Not Scared: Roger Moore’s Paranormal Experience
          01:01:38.036 = Red-Eyed Being That Held Me Down
          01:05:23.784 = Baldwinsville Homicide
          01:14:54.581 = Tormented By a Spirit In Hell ***
          01:16:49.421 = Dargavs – City of the Dead
          01:20:29.666 = Faceless Specter That Follows Me
          01:22:26.287 = Father Claims His Family Is Being Haunted By The Ghost of An Old Lady
          01:25:53.932 = Black-Eyed Child of Cannock Chase
          01:28:52.375 = Pounding Walls of An Apartment Building
          01:30:47.170 = Playful Office Poltergeist
          01:33:00.842 = “Amoeba” (Fictional Horror Story) by Sabby Ray
          01:49:51.000 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          6721baldwinsville_homicide,black_eyed_children,boogeyman_legend,cannock_chase,creepypasta,dargavs_city_of_the_dead,doppelganger,drury_lane_ghost,ghost_stories,man_in_grey,mill_disaster_1860,paranormal_podcast,pemberton_mill,poltergeist,roger_moore_paranormal,sleep_paralysis,slender_man,tommy_lynn_sells,true_crime,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0628
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “For Want of a Nail” (August 12, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:51.630 = The Clock, “Jungle Drums” (November 08, 1955) ***WD
          01:12:36.461 = The Crime Club, “No Time For Murder” (September 25, 1947) ***WD
          01:43:30.287 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “$100,000 Live Insurance Claim” (December 08, 1946)
          02:08:30.525 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Nature Study” (July 26, 1942) ***WD
          02:37:54.260 = Dimension X, “Mars Is Heaven” (July 07, 1950) ***WD
          03:06:34.469 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Death In The Everglades” (December 05, 1944) ***WD
          03:19:05.506 = The Eleventh Hour, “Death of Elaine” (October 15, 1959) ***WD
          03:45:39.212 = Escape, “The Diamond As Big As The Ritz” (March 27, 1949)
          04:15:05.074 = Everyman’s Theater, “This Precious Freedom” (October 04, 1940) ***WD
          04:42:20.862 = Murder By Experts, “Murder By Prescription” (July 11, 1947)
          05:11:48.121 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0628
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71277488Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:55:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“For Want of a Nail”: When a woman's plane makes an emergency landing in a small South Dakota town, a quick visit to her husband's biggest customer leads her down a rabbit hole of lies, a fake company, and a murder — and the deeper she digs, the more...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “For Want of a Nail” (August 12, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:51.630 = The Clock, “Jungle Drums” (November 08, 1955) ***WD
          01:12:36.461 = The Crime Club, “No Time For Murder” (September 25, 1947) ***WD
          01:43:30.287 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “$100,000 Live Insurance Claim” (December 08, 1946)
          02:08:30.525 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Nature Study” (July 26, 1942) ***WD
          02:37:54.260 = Dimension X, “Mars Is Heaven” (July 07, 1950) ***WD
          03:06:34.469 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Death In The Everglades” (December 05, 1944) ***WD
          03:19:05.506 = The Eleventh Hour, “Death of Elaine” (October 15, 1959) ***WD
          03:45:39.212 = Escape, “The Diamond As Big As The Ritz” (March 27, 1949)
          04:15:05.074 = Everyman’s Theater, “This Precious Freedom” (October 04, 1940) ***WD
          04:42:20.862 = Murder By Experts, “Murder By Prescription” (July 11, 1947)
          05:11:48.121 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0628
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18758classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0627
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Case Closed” (August 10, 1977) ***WD
          00:47:29.369 = Witch’s Tale, “Knife of Sacrifice” (August 27, 1935) ***WD
          01:12:01.970 = X-Minus-1, “Colony” (October 10, 1956)
          01:40:40.845 = Zero Hour, “Fairs Fair You Know” (May 08, 1974)
          01:57:50.909 = ABC Mystery Time, “Picture of Dorian Gray” (1957) ***WD (LQ)
          02:21:51.144 = Strange Adventure, “The Dance of Death” (1945) ***WD
          02:25:07.056 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “A School Story” (November 28, 1980)
          02:39:35.347 = Beyond The Green Door, “Burt Simms, Bush Pilot” (1966)
          02:43:20.027 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD
          02:57:49.195 = Author’s Playhouse, “Inexperienced Ghost” (December 04, 1944) ***WD
          03:25:39.040 = Box 13, “Triple Cross” (November 07, 1948)
          03:52:14.887 = CBC Mystery Theater, “A Perfectly Happy Life” (1968) ***WD
          04:21:54.961 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Interface To Terror” (1992) ***WD
          04:49:36.773 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0627
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71262926Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The Picture of Dorian Gray”: When a beautiful young man wishes that his portrait would bear the burden of aging and sin in his place, he is free to pursue a life of endless pleasure and cruelty — but the portrait keeping his terrible secret cannot...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Case Closed” (August 10, 1977) ***WD
          00:47:29.369 = Witch’s Tale, “Knife of Sacrifice” (August 27, 1935) ***WD
          01:12:01.970 = X-Minus-1, “Colony” (October 10, 1956)
          01:40:40.845 = Zero Hour, “Fairs Fair You Know” (May 08, 1974)
          01:57:50.909 = ABC Mystery Time, “Picture of Dorian Gray” (1957) ***WD (LQ)
          02:21:51.144 = Strange Adventure, “The Dance of Death” (1945) ***WD
          02:25:07.056 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “A School Story” (November 28, 1980)
          02:39:35.347 = Beyond The Green Door, “Burt Simms, Bush Pilot” (1966)
          02:43:20.027 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD
          02:57:49.195 = Author’s Playhouse, “Inexperienced Ghost” (December 04, 1944) ***WD
          03:25:39.040 = Box 13, “Triple Cross” (November 07, 1948)
          03:52:14.887 = CBC Mystery Theater, “A Perfectly Happy Life” (1968) ***WD
          04:21:54.961 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Interface To Terror” (1992) ***WD
          04:49:36.773 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0627
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17426classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/DevinWilliams
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: In May 1995, Devin Williams, a devoted father and trucker, vanished under mysterious circumstances in Arizona's Tonto National Forest. His journey turned into a mystery, marked by sightings of a semi-truck driving erratically and Devin's last known moments of confusion. Despite an abandoned truck with undisturbed cargo and the eerie discovery of his skull two years later, the question remains: What happened to Devin Williams in those remote woods? (The Bizarre Disappearance of Truck Driver Devin Williams) *** What do astronomers say about those who deny the moon landing really took place? The conspiracy theory gets an assist from, believe it or not, the New York Mets! (The Faked Moon Landing And The New York Mets) *** New England has a lot of great places to visit, and travel times to these locations are minimal. One of the most infamous would be Rhode Island – home to story of vampire Mercy Brown. (Vampires of Rhode Island) *** Until the Humpty Doo poltergeist outbreak of 1998, Australia’s most notorious poltergeist was a very persistent, wall-bashing, stone-throwing entity known as the “Guyra Ghost” which terrorized William Bowen, his wife and three children in their tiny weatherboard cottage just outside Guyra, New South Wales in early 1921. (The Guyra Ghost) *** In 1814, London experienced one of the most bizarre disasters in British history. An unfortunate chain of events at the Horseshoe Brewery led to the death of 8 women and children as they were caught up in London’s Great Beer Flood. But, what really happened? And, did Londoners really get drunk, as beer flowed past their homes in the streets, free for the taking? (The Great London Beer Flood) *** Ghost marriages in China have led to a very unsavory and deeply disturbing trade. They are called ghost marriages, because the groom is given a dead woman to marry… often forced to do so. And the stories are, understandably, horrifying. (Forced to Marry a Corpse) *** In September 1982, people wanting to get away from aches and pains from the flu or just a headache shopped store shelves for relief… and ended up dead. Their Tylenol had been laced with poison. (The Tylenol Murders)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:03:08.999 = The Bizarre Disappearance of Truck Driver Devin Williams
          00:13:03.500 = Fake Moon Landing and the New York Mets ***
          00:19:25.407 = Vampires of Rhode Island
          00:24:01.762 = Forced To Marry a Corpse
          00:30:24.402 = Guyra Ghost ***
          00:37:42.119 = Great London Beer Flood
          00:51:25.871 = Tylenol Murders ***
          00:57:52.445 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DevinWilliams
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          BOOK: “Mercy: The Last New England Vampire” by Sarah L. Thomson: https://amzn.to/3OCqiaR
          “The Great London Beer Flood” by Lenora for Haunted Palace Blog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4mksvfhe
          “The Faked Moon Landing And The New York Mets” by Michael Richmond for The Conversation: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/56av32z3
          “The Bizarre Disappearance of Truck Driver Devin Williams” by Zach Brown for Oola.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/24kah92v
          “Vampires of Rhode Island” by David Albaugh for BasementOfTheBizarre.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2s4mykvd
          “The Guyra Ghost” posted by Paul Cropper at TheFortean.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2whkdd7n
          “Forced To Marry a Corpse” by Ossiana Tepfenhart for Medium: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3wcc49bz
          “The Tylenol Murders” by Dr. Howard Markel for PBS: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckth74h
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: February 28, 2024
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71263416Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA devoted father and long-distance truck driver vanished in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest under chillingly bizarre circumstances, leaving behind only a locked truck and haunting eyewitness accounts. Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: In May 1995, Devin Williams, a devoted father and trucker, vanished under mysterious circumstances in Arizona's Tonto National Forest. His journey turned into a mystery, marked by sightings of a semi-truck driving erratically and Devin's last known moments of confusion. Despite an abandoned truck with undisturbed cargo and the eerie discovery of his skull two years later, the question remains: What happened to Devin Williams in those remote woods? (The Bizarre Disappearance of Truck Driver Devin Williams) *** What do astronomers say about those who deny the moon landing really took place? The conspiracy theory gets an assist from, believe it or not, the New York Mets! (The Faked Moon Landing And The New York Mets) *** New England has a lot of great places to visit, and travel times to these locations are minimal. One of the most infamous would be Rhode Island – home to story of vampire Mercy Brown. (Vampires of Rhode Island) *** Until the Humpty Doo poltergeist outbreak of 1998, Australia’s most notorious poltergeist was a very persistent, wall-bashing, stone-throwing entity known as the “Guyra Ghost” which terrorized William Bowen, his wife and three children in their tiny weatherboard cottage just outside Guyra, New South Wales in early 1921. (The Guyra Ghost) *** In 1814, London experienced one of the most bizarre disasters in British history. An unfortunate chain of events at the Horseshoe Brewery led to the death of 8 women and children as they were caught up in London’s Great Beer Flood. But, what really happened? And, did Londoners really get drunk, as beer flowed past their homes in the streets, free for the taking? (The Great London Beer Flood) *** Ghost marriages in China have led to a very unsavory and deeply disturbing trade. They are called ghost marriages, because the groom is given a dead woman to marry… often forced to do so. And the stories are, understandably, horrifying. (Forced to Marry a Corpse) *** In September 1982, people wanting to get away from aches and pains from the flu or just a headache shopped store shelves for relief… and ended up dead. Their Tylenol had been laced with poison. (The Tylenol Murders)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:03:08.999 = The Bizarre Disappearance of Truck Driver Devin Williams
          00:13:03.500 = Fake Moon Landing and the New York Mets ***
          00:19:25.407 = Vampires of Rhode Island
          00:24:01.762 = Forced To Marry a Corpse
          00:30:24.402 = Guyra Ghost ***
          00:37:42.119 = Great London Beer Flood
          00:51:25.871 = Tylenol Murders ***
          00:57:52.445 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-message-from-darren-a-family-passing-and-temporary-schedule-changes--71263720https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71263720Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:42:09 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness81falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0626
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Hope Springs Eternal” (August 08, 1977)
          00:46:14.384 = The Creaking Door, “Haunted Hangman” (May 25, 1964) ***WD
          01:14:51.392 = The Saint, “Train” (June 03, 1951) ***WD
          01:43:24.206 = Theater Five, “Living Credit” (November 06, 1964) ***WD
          02:03:28.560 = Theater 1030, “The Thing In The Hall” (1971) ***WD
          02:32:51.631 = Two Thousand Plus, “The Other Man” (June 07, 1950) ***WD
          03:03:25.093 = The Unexpected, “Silver Fox” (September 19, 1948)
          03:18:07.579 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Toll Bridge” (1936) ***WD
          03:32:33.909 = Dark Venture, “Pursuit” (July 31, 1945) ***WD
          04:02:18.917 = The Weird Circle, “Moonstone” (1945)
          04:29:30.760 = The Whistler, “Body Wouldn’t Stay In The Bay” (January 08, 1945)
          05:01:14.851 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0626
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71262383Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:44:47 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Haunted Hangman”: When the gallows mysteriously fail on the morning of his execution, a convicted murderer's claims of innocence force a desperate prison governor to question whether the real killer has been inside the prison walls all along. |...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Hope Springs Eternal” (August 08, 1977)
          00:46:14.384 = The Creaking Door, “Haunted Hangman” (May 25, 1964) ***WD
          01:14:51.392 = The Saint, “Train” (June 03, 1951) ***WD
          01:43:24.206 = Theater Five, “Living Credit” (November 06, 1964) ***WD
          02:03:28.560 = Theater 1030, “The Thing In The Hall” (1971) ***WD
          02:32:51.631 = Two Thousand Plus, “The Other Man” (June 07, 1950) ***WD
          03:03:25.093 = The Unexpected, “Silver Fox” (September 19, 1948)
          03:18:07.579 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Toll Bridge” (1936) ***WD
          03:32:33.909 = Dark Venture, “Pursuit” (July 31, 1945) ***WD
          04:02:18.917 = The Weird Circle, “Moonstone” (1945)
          04:29:30.760 = The Whistler, “Body Wouldn’t Stay In The Bay” (January 08, 1945)
          05:01:14.851 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0626
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18125classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ghost-dog-of-ash-hollow-the-legend-was-real-and-it-was-right-behind-them--71247651
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1655277373
          
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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          Weird Darkness©, 2026
          Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71247651Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen two girls ignore the whispered warnings about the haunted woods at the edge of their neighborhood, they come face to face with proof that some legends are far more than legend. Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1655277373
          
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
          = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
          Weird Darkness©, 2026
          Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>511falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/sleepdemon
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: It feels like a demon trapping you inside your own body. For some, it’s a faceless entity trying to suffocate them. For others, it’s a creepy old witch with long, dirty claws. Others believe it’s alien abduction, and some even see the face of dead relatives during these attacks. However it happens, whatever is seen or felt, whatever the truth of the phenomenon may be… sleep paralysis is always terrifying. (Stories of Sleep Paralysis) *** It was the single most destructive fire in American history, on October 8, 1871 a large portion of the midwest burned to the ground… but this wasn’t the Great Chicago Fire. (The Great Peshtigo Fire) *** You could say their story is a long and fishy tail… mermaids have been in folklore and myths throughout history, and with stories of them being found worldwide. (Mermaid Mythology)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:56.194 = Show Open
          00:02:43.892 = Stories of Sleep Paralysis, Part 1
          00:24:37.070 = Stories of Sleep Paralysis, Part 2 ***
          00:43:30.403 = Mermaid Mythology
          00:50:26.607 = The Great Peshtigo Fire ***
          01:13:11.745 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/sleepdemon
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/SleepParalysis
          “Stories of Sleep Paralysis” by Christoper Shultz for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmrapk; and US Ghost Adventures: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/72p3x994
          “The Great Peshtigo Fire” by Troy Taylor from the book “And Hell Followed With It”: https://amzn.to/3HdyOci
          “Mermaid Mythology” by Louise Pryke for The Conversation: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9bzzsx
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: January 09, 2024
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71223339Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhile science offers an explanation for sleep paralysis, the haunting tales of shadowy figures, demons, and unearthly whispers remind us that, in the dead of night, the line between reality and nightmare blurs. Look for this podcast on YouTube Music,...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: It feels like a demon trapping you inside your own body. For some, it’s a faceless entity trying to suffocate them. For others, it’s a creepy old witch with long, dirty claws. Others believe it’s alien abduction, and some even see the face of dead relatives during these attacks. However it happens, whatever is seen or felt, whatever the truth of the phenomenon may be… sleep paralysis is always terrifying. (Stories of Sleep Paralysis) *** It was the single most destructive fire in American history, on October 8, 1871 a large portion of the midwest burned to the ground… but this wasn’t the Great Chicago Fire. (The Great Peshtigo Fire) *** You could say their story is a long and fishy tail… mermaids have been in folklore and myths throughout history, and with stories of them being found worldwide. (Mermaid Mythology)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:56.194 = Show Open
          00:02:43.892 = Stories of Sleep Paralysis, Part 1
          00:24:37.070 = Stories of Sleep Paralysis, Part 2 ***
          00:43:30.403 = Mermaid Mythology
          00:50:26.607 = The Great Peshtigo Fire ***
          01:13:11.745 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/sleepdemon
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/SleepParalysis
          “Stories of Sleep Paralysis” by Christoper Shultz for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmrapk; and US Ghost Adventures: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/72p3x994
          “The Great Peshtigo Fire” by Troy Taylor from the book “And Hell Followed With It”: https://amzn.to/3HdyOci
          “Mermaid Mythology” by Louise Pryke for The Conversation: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9bzzsx
          (Over time links may become invalid,...]]>4451black_figure,creepy_stories,demonic_entities,demonic_visitation,evil_spirits,hypnagogic_hallucinations,night_hag,night_terrors,old_hag,paranormal,pisadeira,real_ghost_stories,salem_witch_trials,shadow_people,sleep_paralysis,sleep_paralysis_demons,spiritual_attack,supernatural,true_paranormal_stories,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/kit-kat-caper
          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/kit-kat-caper
          
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71237162Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:23:16 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA brazen 13-ton candy heist, a Formula 1-shaped chocolate getaway, and new research suggesting the perpetrators may have stumbled onto the world's most delicious life-extension scheme. PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY:...
          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/kit-kat-caper
          
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>63113_tons_chocolate,candy_heist,chocolate_black_market,chocolate_live_longer,chocolate_longevity,chocolate_theft_europe,dark_news,darren_marlar,dennys_kitkat,european_crime,formula1_kitkat,funny_news,kitkat_heist,kitkat_tracker,nestle,stolen_chocolate,true_crime_food,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,weird_newsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0625
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Thousand and First Door” (July 29, 1977)
          00:47:20.330 = Screen Guild Theater, “The Maltese Falcon” (September 20, 1943)
          01:15:59.326 = The Sealed Book, “Death Laughs Last” (September 02, 1945)
          01:45:34.035 = The Shadow, “The Shadow Challenged” (January 19, 1941) ***WD
          02:14:35.283 = Sleep No More, “Over The Hill” and “The Man In The Black Hat” (December 05, 1956) ***WD
          02:37:55.162 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Falling To Pieces” (April 2006)
          02:50:12.599 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October 01, 1945) ***WD
          03:04:45.016 = Strange Wills, “Black Interlude” (June 22, 1946)
          03:34:37.800 = Strange, “The Ghost Train” (September 18, 1955)
          03:48:16.621 = Suspense, “Locked Room” (January 27, 1944)
          04:17:35.994 = Tales Of The Frightened, “Call At Midnight” (1957)
          04:22:22.192 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
          04:52:16.501 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0625
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71214831Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:55:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The Man In The Black Hat”: A gambler down on his luck gets the surprise of his life when a stranger with cold gray eyes hands him the keys to a brand-new car — no strings attached, no explanation given. From that moment on, nothing but good fortune...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Thousand and First Door” (July 29, 1977)
          00:47:20.330 = Screen Guild Theater, “The Maltese Falcon” (September 20, 1943)
          01:15:59.326 = The Sealed Book, “Death Laughs Last” (September 02, 1945)
          01:45:34.035 = The Shadow, “The Shadow Challenged” (January 19, 1941) ***WD
          02:14:35.283 = Sleep No More, “Over The Hill” and “The Man In The Black Hat” (December 05, 1956) ***WD
          02:37:55.162 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Falling To Pieces” (April 2006)
          02:50:12.599 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October 01, 1945) ***WD
          03:04:45.016 = Strange Wills, “Black Interlude” (June 22, 1946)
          03:34:37.800 = Strange, “The Ghost Train” (September 18, 1955)
          03:48:16.621 = Suspense, “Locked Room” (January 27, 1944)
          04:17:35.994 = Tales Of The Frightened, “Call At Midnight” (1957)
          04:22:22.192 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
          04:52:16.501 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0625
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17587classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/HouskaCastle
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Constructed near Prague in the 13th century, Houska Castle has housed mad scientists, Nazis, and perhaps even "demons." (Houska Castle And Its Gateway To Hell) *** In the 1980s, Theresa Knorr brutally murdered her two daughters—with the help of her sons. (The Murder Of The Knorr Daughters) *** Due to the fact that they are homes for children who are unwanted, abandoned, or orphaned… orphanages are naturally sad places even when shown in the light of day. But in the dark, the sadness can turn to terror as a whole different crowd of children make themselves known… the ghosts of those who died there. (Ghost Stories From Orphanages) *** Hannah Upp was a teacher who developed a severe and rare form of amnesia – she disappeared twice, but was located each time. But then she disappeared again in 2017 and is still missing today. What happened to Hannah? (The Teacher With Amnesia Who Disappeared Forever)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:35.051 = Show Open
          00:02:23.702 = Houska Castle And Its Gateway To Hell
          00:09:34.611 = Murder Of The Knorr Daughters ***
          00:24:55.644 = Ghost Stories From Orphanages ***
          00:37:40.870 = The Teacher With Amnesia Who Disappeared Forever ***
          00:48:46.830 = Show Close
          00:49:58.898 = Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HouskaCastle
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          HAVE YOU SEEN HANNA UPP? Call the Virgin Islands Police Department at 340-772-5605
          BOOK: “Mother’s Day” by Dennis McDougal: https://amzn.to/3vnGypv
          “Houska Castle And Its Gateway To Hell” by Marco Margaritoff for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mw2kus5z
          “The Murder Of The Knorr Daughers” posted at The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3wkt93r4
          “Ghost Stories from Orphanages” by Elle Tharp for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjhkvhs7
          “The Teacher With Amnesia Who Disappeared Forever” by Stephen Morin for Unspeakable Crimes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mwaweaad
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: January 03, 2024
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71222873Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:04:15 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessHidden deep in the Czech countryside, Houska Castle wasn’t built to protect anyone—it was built to trap something far more sinister within. Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Constructed near Prague in the 13th century, Houska Castle has housed mad scientists, Nazis, and perhaps even "demons." (Houska Castle And Its Gateway To Hell) *** In the 1980s, Theresa Knorr brutally murdered her two daughters—with the help of her sons. (The Murder Of The Knorr Daughters) *** Due to the fact that they are homes for children who are unwanted, abandoned, or orphaned… orphanages are naturally sad places even when shown in the light of day. But in the dark, the sadness can turn to terror as a whole different crowd of children make themselves known… the ghosts of those who died there. (Ghost Stories From Orphanages) *** Hannah Upp was a teacher who developed a severe and rare form of amnesia – she disappeared twice, but was located each time. But then she disappeared again in 2017 and is still missing today. What happened to Hannah? (The Teacher With Amnesia Who Disappeared Forever)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:35.051 = Show Open
          00:02:23.702 = Houska Castle And Its Gateway To Hell
          00:09:34.611 = Murder Of The Knorr Daughters ***
          00:24:55.644 = Ghost Stories From Orphanages ***
          00:37:40.870 = The Teacher With Amnesia Who Disappeared Forever ***
          00:48:46.830 = Show Close
          00:49:58.898 = Bloopers
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HouskaCastle
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          HAVE YOU SEEN HANNA UPP? Call the Virgin Islands Police Department at 340-772-5605
          BOOK: “Mother’s Day” by Dennis McDougal: https://amzn.to/3vnGypv
          “Houska Castle And Its Gateway To Hell” by Marco Margaritoff for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mw2kus5z
          “The Murder Of The Knorr Daughers” posted at The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3wkt93r4
          “Ghost Stories from Orphanages” by Elle Tharp for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjhkvhs7
          “The Teacher With...]]>3075black_magic,bottomless_pit,castle_ghosts,czech_folklore,czech_republic,dark_history,dark_tourism,demonic_legends,gateway_to_hell,gothic_castle,haunted_castle,haunted_places,heinrich_himmler,houska_castle,nazi_occult,occult,paranormal,supernatural,weird_darkness,world_war_iifalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/AsylumGhosts
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Mental Institutions, psychiatric hospitals, lunatic asylums… whatever you want to call them, they can do good work if given the right resources and staff, helping patients to live through or possibly even overcome mental health crises. But even in the more well-funded locations, nightmares still occur according to both staff and patients. And even when those institutions are abandoned and left to rot, many refuse to release the tormented souls who have somehow found themselves entrapped there in the afterlife. We’ll look at haunted asylums, we’ll hear some horrifying true stories from both patients and workers about what happens inside asylums that are still in operation, and we’ll learn about the horrifying reality of mental asylums in the 19th century acting almost like amusement parks for paying visitors. 
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:52.693 = Show Open
          00:03:39.632 = Madness in the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
          00:15:40.319 = The Buffalo State Asylum ***
          00:22:43.987 = Athens Asylum
          00:33:25.105 = Haunted Asylums
          00:42:36.694 = Psych Ward Horror Stories ***
          01:11:40.472 = Seeing The Sights at the Psych Ward ***
          01:20:32.348 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AsylumGhosts
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Madness In The Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum” by Katie Serena for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3k8t8far and Kathy Weiser-Alexander for Legends of America:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mryb2uv3
          “Athens Asylum for the Insane” by Kathy Weiser-Alexander for Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mvx5kr9z
          “The Buffalo State Asylum” posted at The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2a5jacp3
          “Haunted Asylums” by Christopher Myers for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdt42kwa
          “Psych Ward Horror Stories” by Duke Harton: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2a4avdvz and Isadora Teich: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57t2z279 for Ranker
          “Seeing the Sights at the Psych Ward” by Christy Box for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr3bn87b
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: January 08, 2024
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71222472Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:23:26 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessMental institutions have a way of leaving their mark—whether it’s through the haunting tales of abandoned asylums, the horrifying experiences shared by patients and staff, or the disturbing reality of 19th-century facilities that turned human...
          Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Mental Institutions, psychiatric hospitals, lunatic asylums… whatever you want to call them, they can do good work if given the right resources and staff, helping patients to live through or possibly even overcome mental health crises. But even in the more well-funded locations, nightmares still occur according to both staff and patients. And even when those institutions are abandoned and left to rot, many refuse to release the tormented souls who have somehow found themselves entrapped there in the afterlife. We’ll look at haunted asylums, we’ll hear some horrifying true stories from both patients and workers about what happens inside asylums that are still in operation, and we’ll learn about the horrifying reality of mental asylums in the 19th century acting almost like amusement parks for paying visitors. 
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:52.693 = Show Open
          00:03:39.632 = Madness in the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
          00:15:40.319 = The Buffalo State Asylum ***
          00:22:43.987 = Athens Asylum
          00:33:25.105 = Haunted Asylums
          00:42:36.694 = Psych Ward Horror Stories ***
          01:11:40.472 = Seeing The Sights at the Psych Ward ***
          01:20:32.348 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AsylumGhosts
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Madness In The Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum” by Katie Serena for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3k8t8far and Kathy Weiser-Alexander for Legends of America:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mryb2uv3
          “Athens Asylum for the Insane” by Kathy Weiser-Alexander for Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mvx5kr9z
          “The Buffalo State Asylum” posted at The Scare Chamber: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/congress-ufo-deadline/
          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/congress-ufo-deadline/
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71220821Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:30:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe U.S. government is sitting on 46 classified military videos of unidentified objects filmed over war zones, military bases, and U.S. airspace — and Congress just issued a hard deadline to get them released. PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY:...
          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/congress-ufo-deadline/
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>594aaro,alien_disclosure,anna_paulina_luna,classified_ufo_videos,congress_ufo,government_secrets,jeremy_corbell,military_ufo_footage,paranormal_news,pentagon_uap,trump_ufo_executive_order,uap_military,uap_news_2026,uap_task_force,ufo_conspiracy,ufo_disclosure,ufo_sightings_2026,ufo_whistleblowers,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mccasland-911-call/
          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/mccasland-911-call/
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71220051Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:18:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe released 911 call from the wife of missing Air Force General William Neil McCasland reveals he took a gun, left everything else behind, and told her his brain was deteriorating — and she believed he planned to disappear. PRINT VERSION OF THIS...
          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/mccasland-911-call/
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>726911_call_released,espionage,government_secrets,los_alamos,mccasland_missing,missing_general,missing_persons_2026,monica_reza,nasa_scientist_missing,nuclear_secrets,roswell,scientists_disappearing,tim_burchett,tom_delonge,true_crime_2026,ufo_cover-up,ufo_secrets,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,wright-pattersonfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0624
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Secret of Laurels” (July 28, 1977)
          00:46:11.039 = Pat Novak For Hire, “John St. John” (October 13, 1946)
          01:15:11.996 = Peril, “The Wonderful Deception” (1953) ***WD
          01:40:35.650 = Mystery Playhouse, “Turnabout” (May 20, 1946) ***WD
          02:03:08.197 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Leona’s Room” (February 25, 1949)
          02:31:59.540 = Price of Fear, “William And Mary” (September 08, 1973) ***WD
          02:59:31.349 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Mischief Maker” (January 15, 1944) ***WD
          03:24:56.152 = Quiet Please, “The Time of the Big Snow” (October 02, 1949)
          03:53:50.734 = Radio City Playhouse, “Blackout” (August 15, 1949) ***WD
          04:22:11.886 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Murder By Coincidence” (August 19, 1945) ***WD (Rare Mystery!)
          04:52:06.936 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0624
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71192474Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Leona’s Room”: He thought he'd committed the perfect murder — until a blind woman on a vaudeville stage looked straight at him and told the audience exactly what he'd done. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0624 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Secret of Laurels” (July 28, 1977)
          00:46:11.039 = Pat Novak For Hire, “John St. John” (October 13, 1946)
          01:15:11.996 = Peril, “The Wonderful Deception” (1953) ***WD
          01:40:35.650 = Mystery Playhouse, “Turnabout” (May 20, 1946) ***WD
          02:03:08.197 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Leona’s Room” (February 25, 1949)
          02:31:59.540 = Price of Fear, “William And Mary” (September 08, 1973) ***WD
          02:59:31.349 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Mischief Maker” (January 15, 1944) ***WD
          03:24:56.152 = Quiet Please, “The Time of the Big Snow” (October 02, 1949)
          03:53:50.734 = Radio City Playhouse, “Blackout” (August 15, 1949) ***WD
          04:22:11.886 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Murder By Coincidence” (August 19, 1945) ***WD (Rare Mystery!)
          04:52:06.936 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0624
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17578classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/nde
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: To some, the idea of life after death is comforting. It gives them a sense of hope that they will be reunited with loved ones who have passed away. For others, the thought of an afterlife is scary and uncertain. But regardless of how we feel about it, the topic of life after death is one that fascinates us all. And those who have had a near-death-experience are about the closest we’ll ever get to finding an answer to that question – until we pass on ourselves. Tonight, we look at the cosmic riddle of life and death… and the place in-between… the near-death-experience… from the view of those who have personally gone through it, those around them when it happened, and the doctors and scientists trying to make sense of it. 
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:45.321 = Show Open
          00:02:17.711 = Lauran Canaday
          00:14:41.741 = Ancient Near-Death Experiences ***
          00:28:24.663 = The Seven Types of Near-Death Experiences
          00:34:46.592 = Doctor Believes In Life After Death ***
          00:40:52.919 = What It Was Like For These Undead
          00:58:17.832 = They Died And Saw Heaven ***
          01:06:15.996 = They Died And Saw Hell ***
          01:17:42.210 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/nde
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:CHURCH OF THE UNDEAD: “What Will Heaven Be Like?”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yn6xjcve
          CHURCH OF THE UNDEAD: “Myths About Hell”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4urz9av6
          BOOK: “Independence Ave: How Individualism Killed Me and Community Brought Me Back” by Lauran Canaday:https://amzn.to/3TK21Da
          BOOK: “There Is A God: How the World’s Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind” by Anthony Flew: https://amzn.to/41W9qkV
          Lauran Canaday story: http://tinyurl.com/msmnd6yx; http://tinyurl.com/yc7f8bc5; http://tinyurl.com/2385zpes;http://tinyurl.com/bdn9xjbn;
          “Ancient NDEs” by Blake Lynch for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3audrx8y
          “The Seven Types of NDEs” by Fiona MacDonald for Science Alert: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycyze3js
          “Doctor Believes in Life After Death” by Kelly Burch for Insider: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5d79dkxz; and from Oddity Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/njbemyvb
          “What It Was Like For These Undead” posted by Adan Matthews for DidYouKnowFacts and reposted at TheLineUp:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39xwt8kp
          “They Died And Saw Heaven” by Matt McWilliams for Church Creative Pros: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4xavwzw9
          “They Died And Saw Hell” by Joe Harker for Unilad: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/23anjmau,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9758r4, and Katherine Ripley for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yudk289p
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: January 02, 2024
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71200516Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:49:29 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWe look at the cosmic riddle of life and death… and the place in-between… the near-death-experience… from the view of those who have personally gone through it, those around them when it happened, and the doctors and scientists trying to make sense of...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: To some, the idea of life after death is comforting. It gives them a sense of hope that they will be reunited with loved ones who have passed away. For others, the thought of an afterlife is scary and uncertain. But regardless of how we feel about it, the topic of life after death is one that fascinates us all. And those who have had a near-death-experience are about the closest we’ll ever get to finding an answer to that question – until we pass on ourselves. Tonight, we look at the cosmic riddle of life and death… and the place in-between… the near-death-experience… from the view of those who have personally gone through it, those around them when it happened, and the doctors and scientists trying to make sense of it. 
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:45.321 = Show Open
          00:02:17.711 = Lauran Canaday
          00:14:41.741 = Ancient Near-Death Experiences ***
          00:28:24.663 = The Seven Types of Near-Death Experiences
          00:34:46.592 = Doctor Believes In Life After Death ***
          00:40:52.919 = What It Was Like For These Undead
          00:58:17.832 = They Died And Saw Heaven ***
          01:06:15.996 = They Died And Saw Hell ***
          01:17:42.210 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/nde
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:CHURCH OF THE UNDEAD: “What Will Heaven Be Like?”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yn6xjcve
          CHURCH OF THE UNDEAD: “Myths About Hell”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4urz9av6
          BOOK: “Independence Ave: How Individualism Killed Me and Community Brought Me Back” by Lauran Canaday:https://amzn.to/3TK21Da
          BOOK: “There Is A God: How the World’s Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind” by Anthony Flew: https://amzn.to/41W9qkV
          Lauran Canaday story: http://tinyurl.com/msmnd6yx; http://tinyurl.com/yc7f8bc5; http://tinyurl.com/2385zpes;4744afterlife,afterlife_evidence,ancient_nde,cardiac_arrest_survival,clinical_death,consciousness_after_death,death_survival_stories,lazarus_effect,life_after_death,nde,nde_science,nde_stories,nde_survivors,near_death_experience,out_of_body_experience,paranormal,tunnel_of_light,unexplained_phenomena,weird_darkness,what_happens_when_you_diefalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/BibleJohn
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Three unsolved murders in the 1960s in Glasgow, Scotland terrorized those in the area. A killer was on the loose and they were calling him Bible John. The murders are unsolved, because the man they have behind bars, Peter Tobin, some say may not, in fact, actually be Bible John. (The Bible John Murders) *** It is said that Saint Catherine Of Alexandria courageously confronted 50 pagan philosophers and was sentenced to death. But some wonder if she ever even existed. (Catherine of Alexandria) *** Why are some people so afraid of black cats? Could there be a rational reason behind it, or is it silly made-up nonsense? (Black Cat Fears) *** Would you be willing to buy a home that you knew was built on the site of a demolished, haunted mental asylum? One Detroit suburb is about to find out if people will. (Haunted Mental Asylum Sold for $1)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:23.963 = Show Open
          00:03:00.520 = The Bible John Murder Mystery
          00:21:38.241 = Black Cat Fears ***
          00:30:52.463 = Catherine of Alexandria
          00:36:27.360 = Haunted Mental Asylum Sold for One Dollar ***
          00:43:20.649 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BibleJohn
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Bible John Murder Mystery” by Fiona Guy: (link no longer available)
          “Black Cat Fears” by Kimberly Lin: https://tinyurl.com/uzcltwx
          “Catherine of Alexandria” by A. Sutherland: (link no longer available)
          “Haunted Mental Asylum Sold for $1” by Brett Tingley: https://tinyurl.com/qqjnoox
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: October 25, 2018
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71199769Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:56:38 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThree women vanished from Glasgow's most beloved dance hall, a city held its breath for a killer who quoted scripture and then disappeared — and the man who may have finally answered the question has already confessed to far worse. So why is the case...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Three unsolved murders in the 1960s in Glasgow, Scotland terrorized those in the area. A killer was on the loose and they were calling him Bible John. The murders are unsolved, because the man they have behind bars, Peter Tobin, some say may not, in fact, actually be Bible John. (The Bible John Murders) *** It is said that Saint Catherine Of Alexandria courageously confronted 50 pagan philosophers and was sentenced to death. But some wonder if she ever even existed. (Catherine of Alexandria) *** Why are some people so afraid of black cats? Could there be a rational reason behind it, or is it silly made-up nonsense? (Black Cat Fears) *** Would you be willing to buy a home that you knew was built on the site of a demolished, haunted mental asylum? One Detroit suburb is about to find out if people will. (Haunted Mental Asylum Sold for $1)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:23.963 = Show Open
          00:03:00.520 = The Bible John Murder Mystery
          00:21:38.241 = Black Cat Fears ***
          00:30:52.463 = Catherine of Alexandria
          00:36:27.360 = Haunted Mental Asylum Sold for One Dollar ***
          00:43:20.649 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BibleJohn
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Bible John Murder Mystery” by Fiona Guy: (link no longer available)
          “Black Cat Fears” by Kimberly Lin: https://tinyurl.com/uzcltwx
          “Catherine of Alexandria” by A. Sutherland: (link no longer available)
          “Haunted Mental Asylum Sold for $1” by Brett Tingley: https://tinyurl.com/qqjnoox
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: October 25, 2018
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books,...]]>26601960s_murders,barrowland_ballroom,bible_john,bible_john_suspect,cold_case,criminal_profiling,dark_history,glasgow_murders,glasgow_serial_killer,helen_puttock,operation_anagram,patricia_docker,peter_tobin,scotland_true_crime,scottish_true_crime,serial_killer,true_crime_podcast,unsolved_murders,vicky_hamilton,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/alcatraz-2026/
          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/alcatraz-2026/
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71198392Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:39:18 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe federal government wants to bring America’s most notorious island prison back from the dead — and the case for and against it is more complicated than either side admits. PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/alcatraz-2026/ *No...
          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/alcatraz-2026/
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>776al_capone,alcatraz,american_history,birdman_of_alcatraz,criminal_justice,dangerous_criminals,federal_prison,law_and_order,machine_gun_kelly,organized_crime,prison_escape,prison_history,prison_reform,san_francisco,the_rock,true_crime,violent_offenders,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,whitey_bulgerfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0623
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Rockets Red Glare” (July 26, 1977)
          00:46:21.041 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Gioconda Smile” (June 19, 1945) ***WD
          01:15:19.942 = Murder at Midnight, “Black Curtain” (February 10, 1947) ***WD
          01:42:21.903 = The Black Museum, “The Pink Powderpuff” (March 18, 1952)
          02:08:24.235 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Most Famous Man In The World” (November 13, 1951) ***WD
          02:37:17.029 = Mystery House, “Sauce For Goose” (September 30, 1945) ***WD
          03:02:54.631 = Night Beat, “Fear” (May 25, 1951)
          03:32:51.568 = CBC Nightfall, “No Quarter” (March 04, 1983)
          04:01:03.850 = Nightmare, “Coincidence” (November 26, 1953)
          04:22:46.434 = Obsession, “Cousin Charlie” (November 27, 1950) ***WD
          04:47:47.931 = Origin of Superstition, “Lost Wedding Ring” (1935) ***WD
          04:59:45.255 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0623
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71191208Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:35:13 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The Most Famous Man In The World”: The couple who rented the front room dressed wrong, paid in old money, and somehow had tomorrow's newspaper — and those were the least strange things about them. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0623 CHAPTERS &...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Rockets Red Glare” (July 26, 1977)
          00:46:21.041 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Gioconda Smile” (June 19, 1945) ***WD
          01:15:19.942 = Murder at Midnight, “Black Curtain” (February 10, 1947) ***WD
          01:42:21.903 = The Black Museum, “The Pink Powderpuff” (March 18, 1952)
          02:08:24.235 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Most Famous Man In The World” (November 13, 1951) ***WD
          02:37:17.029 = Mystery House, “Sauce For Goose” (September 30, 1945) ***WD
          03:02:54.631 = Night Beat, “Fear” (May 25, 1951)
          03:32:51.568 = CBC Nightfall, “No Quarter” (March 04, 1983)
          04:01:03.850 = Nightmare, “Coincidence” (November 26, 1953)
          04:22:46.434 = Obsession, “Cousin Charlie” (November 27, 1950) ***WD
          04:47:47.931 = Origin of Superstition, “Lost Wedding Ring” (1935) ***WD
          04:59:45.255 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0623
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18036classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/okc-cops-fake-911/
          
          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/okc-cops-fake-911/
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71189704Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:26:38 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessOn the night of April 1, 2026, Oklahoma City dispatchers scrambled a multi-agency emergency response to a baby thrown from a moving vehicle — until a single word over the radio explained everything. PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY:...
          
          PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/okc-cops-fake-911/
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>355911_hoax,april_fools_prank,fake_911_call,false_emergency,law_enforcement_news,officers_on_leave,oklahoma_city,oklahoma_news,police_dispatcher,police_misconduct,strange_news,swatting,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,weird_newsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/DemonInTheCode
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: A Creepypasta called, “My Father and I Created a Device That Warps Reality" by Justin Kyle Cutrer, MD.
          
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DemonInTheCode
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES: “My Father and I Created a Device That Warps Reality" by Justin Kyle Cutrer, MD: https://tinyurl.com/roeydvw
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: January 16, 2020
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71170246Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:21:30 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen Conrad King and his father unlocked the secret to manipulating atoms, creating a groundbreaking technology that could shape the very elements, he never imagined it would be reduced to a game—or that he’d find himself trapped inside it, facing a...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: A Creepypasta called, “My Father and I Created a Device That Warps Reality" by Justin Kyle Cutrer, MD.
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DemonInTheCode
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES: “My Father and I Created a Device That Warps Reality" by Justin Kyle Cutrer, MD: https://tinyurl.com/roeydvw
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: January 16, 2020
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>7913creepypasta,dark_science_fiction,deal_with_the_devil,demon_in_the_maze,escape_room_horror,genesis_device,horror_fiction,horror_podcast,internet_horror,psychological_horror,reality_warping,resurrection_horror,soul_horror,tech_horror,technology_gone_wrong,the_maze,thriller_thursday,trapped_in_simulation,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/TheDoctor
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Tonight it’s a story I found just a few days ago at Creepypasta.com called “The Doctor” by a talented new horror author who goes by the moniker TechniGoth (link below). Paramedics are trained to face life and death with calm precision, but what about the unseen forces lurking in the spaces between? In an abandoned hospital nestled deep in the woods, one rookie EMT learns the truth about the profession’s superstitions. Some say the dead don’t clock out, and tonight, she’ll discover just how true that is. This is a bit different than most stories I narrate, as the protagonist is a female – but rather than try to put on a false voice for her, I’ll just use my normal speaking voice for her character. I’m sure that will be the less-annoying way to go. But I’ll still try to create different voices for the rest of the characters as I come to them.
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheDoctor
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Doctor” by TechniGoth: http://youtube.com/@Technigoth
          Author website: https://elizabethbottoni.substack.com/p/the-doctor
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: January 23, 2025
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71169712Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:46:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessParamedics might not admit it, but spend enough nights in an old, abandoned hospital, and even the toughest start believing in ghosts. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* IN THIS EPISODE: Tonight it’s a story I found just a few...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Tonight it’s a story I found just a few days ago at Creepypasta.com called “The Doctor” by a talented new horror author who goes by the moniker TechniGoth (link below). Paramedics are trained to face life and death with calm precision, but what about the unseen forces lurking in the spaces between? In an abandoned hospital nestled deep in the woods, one rookie EMT learns the truth about the profession’s superstitions. Some say the dead don’t clock out, and tonight, she’ll discover just how true that is. This is a bit different than most stories I narrate, as the protagonist is a female – but rather than try to put on a false voice for her, I’ll just use my normal speaking voice for her character. I’m sure that will be the less-annoying way to go. But I’ll still try to create different voices for the rest of the characters as I come to them.
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheDoctor
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Doctor” by TechniGoth: http://youtube.com/@Technigoth
          Author website: https://elizabethbottoni.substack.com/p/the-doctor
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
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          Originally aired: January 23, 2025
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Rendezvous With Death” (July 21, 1977) ***WD
          00:48:12.971 = Dark Fantasy, “Spawn of Subhuman” (February 27, 1942)
          01:12:07.537 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Fisherman’s Clue” (1947-1950)
          01:17:05.841 = Future Tense, “Really Heavy” and “Third From The Sun” (May 15, 1974) ***WD
          01:44:51.764 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “A Warden For All Saints” (April 29, 1992)
          02:29:34.162 = Hall of Fantasy, “He Who Follows Me” (March 11, 1950)
          02:54:34.132 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Blue Caribou” (July 18, 1952) ***WD
          03:20:03.747 = BBC’s Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “The Judge’s House” (May 01, 1982)
          03:47:56.913 = The Haunting Hour, “Sixth Button” (1945-1946) ***WD
          04:06:57.994 = Hermit’s Cave, “Mystery Of The Thing” (November 17, 1946) ***WD
          04:30:55.900 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Is a Grain of Salt” (November 26, 1947)
          04:58:07.429 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0622
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71148342Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:08:30 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Spawn of Subhuman”: A famous soprano and her manager discover their plane is being piloted by a gorilla — and the madman who arranged their kidnapping has far worse plans waiting for them on the ground. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0622 CHAPTERS...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Rendezvous With Death” (July 21, 1977) ***WD
          00:48:12.971 = Dark Fantasy, “Spawn of Subhuman” (February 27, 1942)
          01:12:07.537 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Fisherman’s Clue” (1947-1950)
          01:17:05.841 = Future Tense, “Really Heavy” and “Third From The Sun” (May 15, 1974) ***WD
          01:44:51.764 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “A Warden For All Saints” (April 29, 1992)
          02:29:34.162 = Hall of Fantasy, “He Who Follows Me” (March 11, 1950)
          02:54:34.132 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Blue Caribou” (July 18, 1952) ***WD
          03:20:03.747 = BBC’s Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “The Judge’s House” (May 01, 1982)
          03:47:56.913 = The Haunting Hour, “Sixth Button” (1945-1946) ***WD
          04:06:57.994 = Hermit’s Cave, “Mystery Of The Thing” (November 17, 1946) ***WD
          04:30:55.900 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Is a Grain of Salt” (November 26, 1947)
          04:58:07.429 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17938classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/GoatmansBridge
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Legend has it that a brutal lynching and a series of Satanic rituals transformed Goatman’s Bridge in rural Texas into a paranormal hotspot. (The Haunting of Goatman’s Bridge) *** Over six decades later, the brutal, unsolved murders at Lake Bodom continues to haunt Finland... and beyond. (The Lake Bodom Murders) *** A man finds his neighbor laying in the snow, frozen solid – yet somehow she survives. I’ll tell you the miraculous story of Jean Hilliard! (The Hibernating Woman) *** We like to think that 21st Century medicine has brought us more into science and further away from superstition and magic – and that’s mostly true, for the Western World. But in South Africa they’ve not given up the chanting, the dancing, and in some cases… the sacrificing of human lives… all in the name of healing. (Muti Medicine: Ritual Human Sacrifice) *** For anyone who has used a ride-share service like Uber or Lyft, it’s probably happened to you at least once. You’re waiting on your ride to pick you up, you see a car coming your way and you think it’s there for you – only to find out a few seconds later that it’s not. One college girl had this same experience – only she got in to that wrong vehicle, and ended up being murdered for her mistake. (An Uber Mistake) *** The history of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is wrapped up in Chicago’s wealthiest families having their summer homes there. But even as early as 1912, when people were writing about the city, they said the second most significant thing about this town was the sanitariums. (The Lake Geneva Sanitariums) *** Some old documents were found recently that tell the story of the first time in recorded history that someone was struck by a meteor! (Hit By a Meteor)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:35.910 = Show Open
          00:03:00.881 = Haunting of Goatman’s Bridge
          00:09:24.474 = Lake Bodom Murders ***
          00:20:19.475 = Hibernating Woman
          00:22:39.466 = An Uber Mistake
          00:28:30.255 = Lake Geneva Sanitariums ***
          00:34:53.600 = Hit By A Meteor
          00:38:11.154 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Haunting of Goatman’s Bridge” by Natasha Ishak for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46y57wxy
          “The Lake Bodom Murders” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kv7njmn8
          “The Hibernating Woman” from Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/574j9pmb
          “An Uber Mistake” by Chrissy Stockton for Thought Catalog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y8pj9db6
          “The Lake Geneva Sanitariums” from American Ghost Walks: https://americanghostwalks.com
          “Hit By a Meteor” by Jan Bartek for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wj3wbavk
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          Originally aired: September 22, 2021
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Legend has it that a brutal lynching and a series of Satanic rituals transformed Goatman’s Bridge in rural Texas into a paranormal hotspot. (The Haunting of Goatman’s Bridge) *** Over six decades later, the brutal, unsolved murders at Lake Bodom continues to haunt Finland... and beyond. (The Lake Bodom Murders) *** A man finds his neighbor laying in the snow, frozen solid – yet somehow she survives. I’ll tell you the miraculous story of Jean Hilliard! (The Hibernating Woman) *** We like to think that 21st Century medicine has brought us more into science and further away from superstition and magic – and that’s mostly true, for the Western World. But in South Africa they’ve not given up the chanting, the dancing, and in some cases… the sacrificing of human lives… all in the name of healing. (Muti Medicine: Ritual Human Sacrifice) *** For anyone who has used a ride-share service like Uber or Lyft, it’s probably happened to you at least once. You’re waiting on your ride to pick you up, you see a car coming your way and you think it’s there for you – only to find out a few seconds later that it’s not. One college girl had this same experience – only she got in to that wrong vehicle, and ended up being murdered for her mistake. (An Uber Mistake) *** The history of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is wrapped up in Chicago’s wealthiest families having their summer homes there. But even as early as 1912, when people were writing about the city, they said the second most significant thing about this town was the sanitariums. (The Lake Geneva Sanitariums) *** Some old documents were found recently that tell the story of the first time in recorded history that someone was struck by a meteor! (Hit By a Meteor)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:35.910 = Show Open
          00:03:00.881 = Haunting of Goatman’s Bridge
          00:09:24.474 = Lake Bodom Murders ***
          00:20:19.475 = Hibernating Woman
          00:22:39.466 = An Uber Mistake
          00:28:30.255 = Lake Geneva Sanitariums ***
          00:34:53.600 = Hit By A Meteor
          00:38:11.154 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/GoatmansBridge
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Haunting of Goatman’s Bridge” by Natasha Ishak for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46y57wxy
          “The Lake Bodom Murders” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: 2363cold_case,ghost_stories,goatmans_bridge,haunted_bridge,horror_podcast,lake_bodom_murders,lake_geneva_sanitariums,meteor_death,paranormal,rideshare_safety,samantha_josephson,samis_law,supernatural,texas_haunting,true_crime,unexplained_mysteries,unsolved_murders,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,weird_historyfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/FlatwoodsMonster
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          IN THIS EPISODE: The early 1950s was a time of flying saucer mania, with reports coming in from all over on a regular basis – but one particular incident involving a UFO and then a monster sighting in Braxton County, West Virginia is one of the most intriguing and entertaining encounters on record. 
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FlatwoodsMonster
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Flatwoods Monster Event” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/35m63825
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
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          Originally aired: September 21, 2021
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: The early 1950s was a time of flying saucer mania, with reports coming in from all over on a regular basis – but one particular incident involving a UFO and then a monster sighting in Braxton County, West Virginia is one of the most intriguing and entertaining encounters on record. 
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FlatwoodsMonster
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Flatwoods Monster Event” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/35m63825
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
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          Originally aired: September 21, 2021
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>25871952_ufo_sighting,alien_creature,alien_encounter,barn_owl_theory,cryptid,extraterrestrial,flatwoods_monster,frank_feschino,gene_lemon,government_cover-up,gray_barker,kathleen_may,monster_sighting,paranormal,reptilian_alien,stanton_friedman,ufo_crash,unexplained,weird_darkness,west_virginia_ufofalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0621
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Mysterious Island” (July 19, 1977)
          00:45:37.418 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Snowbound No Opening Or Closing” (December 01, 1946)
          01:10:06.910 = CBC Deep Night, “Ice Screams” (August 05, 2005)
          01:44:05.143 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Ancestor” (July 21, 1945)
          02:13:14.877 = Diary of Fate, “Darrell James” (August 10, 1948) ***WD
          02:40:27.094 = Dimension X, “A Logic Named Joe” (July 01, 1950) ***WD
          03:09:06.949 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Murder Comes Home” (November 28, 1944) ***WD
          03:21:54.374 = The Eleventh Hour, “Blackmail And Love” (December 17, 1947) ***WD
          03:47:06.328 = Escape, “Adaptive Ultimate” (March 26, 1949)
          04:16:33.036 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949)
          04:46:02.102 = Exploring Tomorrow, “No Way Out, aka Overpopulation” (April 09, 1958)
          05:04:42.572 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0621
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71127592Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:24:38 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Ancestor”: Three killers have a woman locked in the dark, a river running below to swallow her body — but something far older than any of them just heard her crying. Something that died eight centuries ago. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0621...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Mysterious Island” (July 19, 1977)
          00:45:37.418 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Snowbound No Opening Or Closing” (December 01, 1946)
          01:10:06.910 = CBC Deep Night, “Ice Screams” (August 05, 2005)
          01:44:05.143 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Ancestor” (July 21, 1945)
          02:13:14.877 = Diary of Fate, “Darrell James” (August 10, 1948) ***WD
          02:40:27.094 = Dimension X, “A Logic Named Joe” (July 01, 1950) ***WD
          03:09:06.949 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Murder Comes Home” (November 28, 1944) ***WD
          03:21:54.374 = The Eleventh Hour, “Blackmail And Love” (December 17, 1947) ***WD
          03:47:06.328 = Escape, “Adaptive Ultimate” (March 26, 1949)
          04:16:33.036 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949)
          04:46:02.102 = Exploring Tomorrow, “No Way Out, aka Overpopulation” (April 09, 1958)
          05:04:42.572 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0621
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18333classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/wdr20260405/==========
          HOUR ONE: In 1882 the Ma’amtrasna murders, the brutal killing of several members of the Joyce family in rural Galway, caused outrage in Irish society and remains one of the most notorious homicides in Irish history. However a few years later Cork was rocked by an equally heinous case which has largely been forgotten. We’ll look at the brutal murders of four family members that took place in Castletownroche, Ireland. (The Castletownroche Murders) *** An Arizona family encounters a creature from the dark side of a Navajo legend. (The Arizona Skinwalker) *** John Blair liked to keep things “in the family”. But in his case, it wasn’t just a saying. It was literal. Because John was infamous for being bigamous. (Bigamous Blair) *** Dozens of Korean War GI’s claimed an unidentified flying object made them all sick. Theories range from high-tech Soviet death rays to extraterrestrials studying how we engage in battle to combat-stress-induced hallucinations. What actually happened? (The Korean War UFO)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: In 1761, a young Frenchman died violently. This tragedy would lead to what is still one of that country's most famous cases of judicial injustice. Assuming, of course, that it truly was an injustice at all. (The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas) *** Most know them as “The Hidden Folk.” The elusive and magical residents of Iceland, who live inside rocks and sometimes play games with unsuspecting passers-by. Are they real? That’s a complicated question, if you ask Icelanders. (The Elves of Iceland) *** As two boys were walking back to the house on their farm, a small stone rolled past them. Then a second one. They immediately thought some other boys were hiding in the scrub and throwing stones for a joke.  They couldn’t have been more wrong. (Stone Throwing Spirits) *** Belle Gunness lured numerous suitors to her Indiana farm. Not to entertain them or to be courted by them. She simply wanted to kill them in cold blood and dump their bodies in her hog pen. (Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest) *** "They're going to steal your organs!" screamed Sabina Eriksson, before running toward oncoming traffic on the M6 highway, having already been hit head-on by a Volkswagen. Her twin sister, Ursula, legs crushed by the truck that had just run her over, was spitting and screaming at paramedics on the side of the road. Now, many years after these events, we’re still no closer to understanding the chaos that occurred over two days in 2008 involving psychotic twin sisters on a UK highway. (The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins)
          ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Were people ever really tortured in Iron Maidens? (The Iron Maiden)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins” by Harrison Tenpas for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/r6cbnxf
          “The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/rrs89rx
          “The Elves of Iceland” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions: https://tinyurl.com/u4bcw6v
          “Stone Throwing Spirits” from The Fortean: https://tinyurl.com/qnuf7sd
          “Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest” by Steven Casale for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/tqyceby
          “The Iron Maiden” by Karl Smallwood for Today I Found Out: https://tinyurl.com/t2y6vj6
          “The Korean War UFO” by Natasha Frost for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y765nsgm
          “The Castletownroche Murders” by Fin Dwyer for the Irish Examiner: https://tinyurl.com/y9fhagfb
          “The Arizona Skinwalker” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/yxkdh9vv
          “Bigamous Blair” from London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y9qpo54x
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          HOUR ONE: In 1882 the Ma’amtrasna murders, the brutal killing of several members of the Joyce family in rural Galway, caused outrage in Irish society and remains one of the most notorious homicides in Irish history. However a few years later Cork was rocked by an equally heinous case which has largely been forgotten. We’ll look at the brutal murders of four family members that took place in Castletownroche, Ireland. (The Castletownroche Murders) *** An Arizona family encounters a creature from the dark side of a Navajo legend. (The Arizona Skinwalker) *** John Blair liked to keep things “in the family”. But in his case, it wasn’t just a saying. It was literal. Because John was infamous for being bigamous. (Bigamous Blair) *** Dozens of Korean War GI’s claimed an unidentified flying object made them all sick. Theories range from high-tech Soviet death rays to extraterrestrials studying how we engage in battle to combat-stress-induced hallucinations. What actually happened? (The Korean War UFO)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: In 1761, a young Frenchman died violently. This tragedy would lead to what is still one of that country's most famous cases of judicial injustice. Assuming, of course, that it truly was an injustice at all. (The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas) *** Most know them as “The Hidden Folk.” The elusive and magical residents of Iceland, who live inside rocks and sometimes play games with unsuspecting passers-by. Are they real? That’s a complicated question, if you ask Icelanders. (The Elves of Iceland) *** As two boys were walking back to the house on their farm, a small stone rolled past them. Then a second one. They immediately thought some other boys were hiding in the scrub and throwing stones for a joke.  They couldn’t have been more wrong. (Stone Throwing Spirits) *** Belle Gunness lured numerous suitors to her Indiana farm. Not to entertain them or to be courted by them. She simply wanted to kill them in cold blood and dump their bodies in her hog pen. (Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest) *** "They're going to steal your organs!" screamed Sabina Eriksson, before running toward oncoming traffic on the M6 highway, having already been hit head-on by a Volkswagen. Her twin sister, Ursula, legs crushed by the truck that had just run her over, was spitting and screaming at paramedics on the side of the road. Now, many years after these events, we’re still no closer to understanding the chaos that occurred over two days in 2008 involving psychotic twin sisters on a UK highway. (The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins)
          ==========
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Were people ever really tortured in Iron Maidens? (The Iron Maiden)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “The Disturbing Case of the Eriksson Twins” by Harrison Tenpas for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/r6cbnxf
          “The Mysterious Death of Marc Antoine Calas” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/rrs89rx
          “The Elves of Iceland” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions: https://tinyurl.com/u4bcw6v
          “Stone Throwing Spirits” from The Fortean: https://tinyurl.com/qnuf7sd
          “Belle Gunness – The Black Widow of the Midwest” by Steven Casale for The Line Up: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/hindenburg
          IN THIS EPISODE: In the Oakland Cemetery, a bronze monument to tragedy is said to bring death to anyone who touches it. (Black Angel of Death) *** While camping, a man has dreams of a dark-haired woman several nights in a row. Normally it wouldn’t be anything to be all that concerned about, but it’s something to fear if you are near the French Broad river. (Siren of the French Broad) *** Alien visitors, beings from a different dimension, our planet even had tree monsters and sentient pyramids showing up – and all in the year 1965. (The Inter-Dimensional Interlopers of 1965) *** A retired naval officer reports rocks falling through his home’s roof – dozens in a single day – with no explanation of where they came from. (Cappy Ricks and the Stones) *** In 1994 a man has a paranormal experience with a popular song recorded two decades earlier. (The Joker) *** Is there a clandestine space program designed to save the elite from a global catastrophe? (Alternative 3) *** On this date, October 24, 1953, Evelyn Hartley, a 15-year-old sophomore from La Crosse, Wisconsin, vanished without a trace while on her way to a babysitting job. It was like something out of a Halloween urban legend but in this case, the horror was real. (The Babysitter Who Vanished) *** The odd happening that takes place here and there in a house more than likely can be explained in some rational way. Even quite a few strange occurrences could probably be explained by science. But when the events seem to never stop, perhaps it’s time to think something else is going on. (An Assortment of Experiences) *** Legend tells a centuries-old curse was placed upon Dudleytown in Connecticut. The town turned into a horrible place where people committed suicide or went insane. (Cursed Dudleytown) *** Exactly 92 years ago today – October 24, 1926 - something went wrong during a performance by Harry Houdini. A week later, he would be dead. (Houdini's Final Performance) *** The Hamilton-Byrne family was anything but typical, rather it was a doomsday cult with a leader who believed herself to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. (Inside the Family Cult) *** AND MUCH MORE!
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:29.943 = Show Open
          00:05:52.861 = The History and Hauntings of the Hindenburg Disaster
          00:27:54.180 = Black-Eyed People, Why Are They So Different From The Rest Of Us? ***
          00:43:29.354 = Bumps In The Night
          00:45:45.168 = Evil Spirits And Demons of Marshes and Swamps in Slavic Folklore
          00:50:51.703 = Old Man of the Cave ***
          00:55:33.569 = The Seer of Possibilities (HORROR FICTION)
          01:30:12.436 = Alternative 3 ***
          01:53:15.007 = Black Angel of Death ***
          01:57:49.531 = The Siren of French Broad
          02:06:46.744 = The Interdimensional Interlopers of 1965 ***
          02:18:25.414 = The Joker
          02:22:07.498 = Cappy Ricks and the Stones
          02:30:20.564 = Inside The Family Cult ***
          02:37:24.232 = The Babysitter Who Vanished
          02:45:42.580 = An Assortment of Experiences
          02:54:21.925 = Cursed Duddleytown ***
          02:59:43.212 = Houdini’s Final Performance
          03:07:25.003 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/hindenburg
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The History and Hauntings Of The Hindenburg Disaster” (from the book “And Hell Followed With It” by Troy Taylor: http://amzn.to/2zrimTY
          “Old Man of the Cave”: https://tinyurl.com/taa9h3w
          “Evil Spirits And Demons Of Marshes And Swamps In Slavic Folklore”: https://tinyurl.com/t79ccnz
          “Bumps in the Night”: (link no longer valid)
          “Black Eyed People, Why Are They So Different From The Rest of Us”: (link no longer valid)
          “The Seer Of Possibilities” (Creepypasta): https://tinyurl.com/ycz95rnp
          “Alternative 3”: https://tinyurl.com/w4f5edr
          “Black Angel of Death” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/v2m430mkGWs
          “The Interdimensional Interlopers of 1965” by Brent Swancer: https://tinyurl.com/rwy5jdd
          “Siren of the French Broad”: https://tinyurl.com/sa2ewrt
          “The Joker” by Rory Kavenagh – submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com
          “Cappy Ricks and the Stones”: https://tinyurl.com/ybc3o3rb
          “The Babysitter Who Vanished” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/w9ohx8k
          “An Assortment of Experiences”: https://tinyurl.com/quqbbmg
          “Inside the Family Cult” by Joel Stice: https://tinyurl.com/tobap65
          “Cursed Dudleytown”: https://tinyurl.com/s3sg49m
          “Houdini’s Final Performance” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/sj5bsjw
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
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          Originally aired: October 24, 2018
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71124251Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:55:52 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe most famous airship disaster in history left behind more than wreckage — and something at Lakehurst Naval Station may still be waiting to prove it. IN THIS EPISODE: In the Oakland Cemetery, a bronze monument to tragedy is said to bring death to...
          IN THIS EPISODE: In the Oakland Cemetery, a bronze monument to tragedy is said to bring death to anyone who touches it. (Black Angel of Death) *** While camping, a man has dreams of a dark-haired woman several nights in a row. Normally it wouldn’t be anything to be all that concerned about, but it’s something to fear if you are near the French Broad river. (Siren of the French Broad) *** Alien visitors, beings from a different dimension, our planet even had tree monsters and sentient pyramids showing up – and all in the year 1965. (The Inter-Dimensional Interlopers of 1965) *** A retired naval officer reports rocks falling through his home’s roof – dozens in a single day – with no explanation of where they came from. (Cappy Ricks and the Stones) *** In 1994 a man has a paranormal experience with a popular song recorded two decades earlier. (The Joker) *** Is there a clandestine space program designed to save the elite from a global catastrophe? (Alternative 3) *** On this date, October 24, 1953, Evelyn Hartley, a 15-year-old sophomore from La Crosse, Wisconsin, vanished without a trace while on her way to a babysitting job. It was like something out of a Halloween urban legend but in this case, the horror was real. (The Babysitter Who Vanished) *** The odd happening that takes place here and there in a house more than likely can be explained in some rational way. Even quite a few strange occurrences could probably be explained by science. But when the events seem to never stop, perhaps it’s time to think something else is going on. (An Assortment of Experiences) *** Legend tells a centuries-old curse was placed upon Dudleytown in Connecticut. The town turned into a horrible place where people committed suicide or went insane. (Cursed Dudleytown) *** Exactly 92 years ago today – October 24, 1926 - something went wrong during a performance by Harry Houdini. A week later, he would be dead. (Houdini's Final Performance) *** The Hamilton-Byrne family was anything but typical, rather it was a doomsday cult with a leader who believed herself to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. (Inside the Family Cult) *** AND MUCH MORE!
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:29.943 = Show Open
          00:05:52.861 = The History and Hauntings of the Hindenburg Disaster
          00:27:54.180 = Black-Eyed People, Why Are They So Different From The Rest Of Us? ***
          00:43:29.354 = Bumps In The Night
          00:45:45.168 = Evil Spirits And Demons of Marshes and Swamps in Slavic Folklore
          00:50:51.703 = Old Man of the Cave ***
          00:55:33.569 = The Seer of Possibilities (HORROR FICTION)
          01:30:12.436 = Alternative 3 ***
          01:53:15.007 = Black Angel of Death ***
          01:57:49.531 = The Siren of French Broad
          02:06:46.744 = The Interdimensional Interlopers of 1965 ***
          02:18:25.414 = The Joker
          02:22:07.498 = Cappy Ricks and the Stones
          02:30:20.564 = Inside The Family Cult ***
          02:37:24.232 = The Babysitter Who Vanished
          02:45:42.580 = An Assortment of Experiences
          02:54:21.925 = Cursed Duddleytown ***
          02:59:43.212 = Houdini’s Final Performance
          03:07:25.003 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For...]]>11313airship,aviation_history,fire_disaster,ghosts,ghost_story,haunted_hospital,haunted_new_jersey,herbert_morrison,hindenburg,hindenburg_crash,hindenburg_disaster,historical_disasters,lakehurst_naval_station,lz-129,paranormal,strange_history,transatlantic_flight,weird_darkness,weird_history,zeppelinfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/cotu-harrowingofhell
          SERMON TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-harrowingofhell
          “What The Heck Is a Nephilim” episode: https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-whattheheckisanephilim/
          “The Jerusalem Zombie Incident” episode: https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-zombies/
          
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          SERMON TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-harrowingofhell
          “What The Heck Is a Nephilim” episode: https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-whattheheckisanephilim/
          “The Jerusalem Zombie Incident” episode: https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-zombies/
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Bisara of Pooree” (July 18, 1977) ***WD
          00:48:08.906 = X Minus One, “Protective Mimicry” (October 03, 1956)
          01:15:03.627 = ABC Mystery Time, “No One Will Ever Know (1956) ***WD
          01:39:04.515 = Strange Adventure, “Border Incident” (March 22, 1955) ***WD
          01:42:14.889 = BBC Radio 4 / Radio 7 Ghost Story, “The Revenant” (late 1980s) ***WD
          01:56:29.875 = Beyond The Green Door, “George Davis’ Freak Show” (1966)
          02:00:27.972 = Black Book, “Different Readings, Part 1” (November 21, 1951) ***WD
          02:17:15.269 = Black Book, “Different Readings, Part 2” (November 21, 1951) ***WD
          02:25:37.134 = All Star Western Theater, “Ghost In Little Dear Canyon” (November 29, 1947) ***WD
          02:54:07.170 = Box 13, “Suicide or Murder” (October 31, 1948)
          03:20:35.465 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (October 31, 1974) ***WD
          03:46:24.408 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “It Came From Video” (1990-1992) ***WD
          04:14:20.171 = The Clock, “The One-Eyed Cat” (November 01, 1955)
          04:38:34.068 = The Crime Club, “Fish For Entree” (September 11, 1947)
          05:08:30.369 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0620
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Bisara of Pooree” (July 18, 1977) ***WD
          00:48:08.906 = X Minus One, “Protective Mimicry” (October 03, 1956)
          01:15:03.627 = ABC Mystery Time, “No One Will Ever Know (1956) ***WD
          01:39:04.515 = Strange Adventure, “Border Incident” (March 22, 1955) ***WD
          01:42:14.889 = BBC Radio 4 / Radio 7 Ghost Story, “The Revenant” (late 1980s) ***WD
          01:56:29.875 = Beyond The Green Door, “George Davis’ Freak Show” (1966)
          02:00:27.972 = Black Book, “Different Readings, Part 1” (November 21, 1951) ***WD
          02:17:15.269 = Black Book, “Different Readings, Part 2” (November 21, 1951) ***WD
          02:25:37.134 = All Star Western Theater, “Ghost In Little Dear Canyon” (November 29, 1947) ***WD
          02:54:07.170 = Box 13, “Suicide or Murder” (October 31, 1948)
          03:20:35.465 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (October 31, 1974) ***WD
          03:46:24.408 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “It Came From Video” (1990-1992) ***WD
          04:14:20.171 = The Clock, “The One-Eyed Cat” (November 01, 1955)
          04:38:34.068 = The Crime Club, “Fish For Entree” (September 11, 1947)
          05:08:30.369 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0620
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18561classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/zodiackiller
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: A man starts to dig a swimming pool in his backyard – and unearths numerous human corpses. The resulting story is so incredible that it inspired the film, “Grave Secrets”. The true story behind the “Black Hope Horror”. (Black Hope Horror) *** America… the home of baseball, apple pie, jazz, and… the birth of spiritualism. (Spiritualism) *** From the spirits of famous female historical figures, to the girlish ghouls of urban legend, female ghosts are some of the scariest spirits out there. (Ghoulish Ghost Girls) *** Was the legendary serial killer the Zodiac a hoax? (Zodiac: The Phantom Killer) *** A hundred years ago, the Spanish Influenza epidemic ripped through the United States, with fatalities reaching as high as 1,000 per week. We’ll look at what happened. (The Epidemic That Brought America To Its Knees) *** A young girl, dealing with the trauma of her parents getting a divorce, is traumatized even more when staying at a friend’s house that appears to be haunted. (A Haunted House, Sleep Paralysis, and Shadow People) *** Joan Crawford’s daughter exposed her sadistic behavior – but how truthful were those accusations? (The Claims of Christina Crawford) *** Along with sightings of Bigfoot, extraterrestrials, ghosts, and shadow people, there is a growing number of reports of entities which appear to be wearing futuristic armor, or high-tech suits. Could these be inter-dimensional beings? Extraterrestrial spacemen? Time-traveling soldiers? What is it people are seeing? (Armored Phantoms)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:51.227 = Show Open
          00:05:15.088 = Zodiac: The Phantom Killer
          00:41:15.802 = Spiritualism in America ***
          00:47:58.789 = Ghoulish Ghost Girls
          00:55:06.124 = Armored Phantoms ***
          01:17:07.471 = The 1900s Epidemic That Brought America To Its Knees ***
          01:25:33.567 = Haunted House, Sleep Paralysis, and Shadow People
          01:34:37.172 = The Claims of Christina Crawford ***
          01:40:43.596 = The Black Hope Horror
          01:48:39.374 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
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          “Zodiac: The Phantom Killer”: https://tinyurl.com/s39qy65
          “Spiritualism in America” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/s48kes8
          “Ghoulish Ghost Girls” by Carolyn Cox: http://ow.ly/AysF30mi5HS
          “The 1900s Epidemic That Brought America To Its Knees” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/wpvaes2
          “Haunted House, Sleep Paralysis, and Shadow People” by Rachel Grace: https://tinyurl.com/talccxq
          “The Claims of Christina Crawford” by Gina Dimuro: https://tinyurl.com/ydcy3lmj
          “Black Hope Horror”: https://tinyurl.com/rvdsk2l
          “Armored Phantoms” by Brent Swancer: https://tinyurl.com/qusshmn
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: A man starts to dig a swimming pool in his backyard – and unearths numerous human corpses. The resulting story is so incredible that it inspired the film, “Grave Secrets”. The true story behind the “Black Hope Horror”. (Black Hope Horror) *** America… the home of baseball, apple pie, jazz, and… the birth of spiritualism. (Spiritualism) *** From the spirits of famous female historical figures, to the girlish ghouls of urban legend, female ghosts are some of the scariest spirits out there. (Ghoulish Ghost Girls) *** Was the legendary serial killer the Zodiac a hoax? (Zodiac: The Phantom Killer) *** A hundred years ago, the Spanish Influenza epidemic ripped through the United States, with fatalities reaching as high as 1,000 per week. We’ll look at what happened. (The Epidemic That Brought America To Its Knees) *** A young girl, dealing with the trauma of her parents getting a divorce, is traumatized even more when staying at a friend’s house that appears to be haunted. (A Haunted House, Sleep Paralysis, and Shadow People) *** Joan Crawford’s daughter exposed her sadistic behavior – but how truthful were those accusations? (The Claims of Christina Crawford) *** Along with sightings of Bigfoot, extraterrestrials, ghosts, and shadow people, there is a growing number of reports of entities which appear to be wearing futuristic armor, or high-tech suits. Could these be inter-dimensional beings? Extraterrestrial spacemen? Time-traveling soldiers? What is it people are seeing? (Armored Phantoms)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:51.227 = Show Open
          00:05:15.088 = Zodiac: The Phantom Killer
          00:41:15.802 = Spiritualism in America ***
          00:47:58.789 = Ghoulish Ghost Girls
          00:55:06.124 = Armored Phantoms ***
          01:17:07.471 = The 1900s Epidemic That Brought America To Its Knees ***
          01:25:33.567 = Haunted House, Sleep Paralysis, and Shadow People
          01:34:37.172 = The Claims of Christina Crawford ***
          01:40:43.596 = The Black Hope Horror
          01:48:39.374 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Kingdom Below” (July 15, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:22.572 = The Saint, “Military Instructor” (May 27, 1951) ***WD
          01:15:01.218 = Theater Five, “20 Minutes In The Life of Melinda Madison” (November 05, 1964) ***WD
          01:36:30.230 = Theater 1030, “The Sandman” (October 31, 1954) ***WD (LQ)
          02:03:30.310 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Lick” (1960s)
          02:06:59.765 = 2000 Plus, “Insect” (May 17, 1950) ***WD
          02:36:23.975 = The Unexpected, “The Revere Cup” (January 30, 1948) ***WD
          02:51:03.908 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Writing On The Wall” (October 05, 1949) ***WD
          03:05:45.821 = Columbia Workshop, “Carmilla” (July 28, 1940) (LQ)
          03:35:12.127 = The Weird Circle, “Thing In The Tunnel” (March 13,1944)
          04:02:37.109 = The Whistler, “Two For The Money” (January 01, 1945)
          04:32:02.700 = Witch’s Tale, “Four Fingers And A Thumb” (November 13, 1933) ***WD
          04:58:35.013 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Kingdom Below” (July 15, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:22.572 = The Saint, “Military Instructor” (May 27, 1951) ***WD
          01:15:01.218 = Theater Five, “20 Minutes In The Life of Melinda Madison” (November 05, 1964) ***WD
          01:36:30.230 = Theater 1030, “The Sandman” (October 31, 1954) ***WD (LQ)
          02:03:30.310 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Lick” (1960s)
          02:06:59.765 = 2000 Plus, “Insect” (May 17, 1950) ***WD
          02:36:23.975 = The Unexpected, “The Revere Cup” (January 30, 1948) ***WD
          02:51:03.908 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Writing On The Wall” (October 05, 1949) ***WD
          03:05:45.821 = Columbia Workshop, “Carmilla” (July 28, 1940) (LQ)
          03:35:12.127 = The Weird Circle, “Thing In The Tunnel” (March 13,1944)
          04:02:37.109 = The Whistler, “Two For The Money” (January 01, 1945)
          04:32:02.700 = Witch’s Tale, “Four Fingers And A Thumb” (November 13, 1933) ***WD
          04:58:35.013 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Was Summerwind in Wisconsin really haunted? No one knows and if they do, they aren’t saying. Today, only the foundations, the stone chimneys and perhaps the ghosts remain. (Summerwind: The Most Haunted House In Wisconsin) *** A young woman discovers that it’s possible to live a lonely life, yet still not be alone. (Followed By a Child) *** Is it possible that during the years of World War 1, Agnes Whiteland, while peering off her balcony, saw a group of time travelers? (Agnes And The Time Travelers) *** Tituba proved to be a fantastic orator as she talked her way out of slavery using the fear and mass hysteria of witchcraft that paralyzed the people of Salem. (Tituba And the Salem Witch Trials) *** The discovery of a 10-year-old's body at an ancient Roman site in Italy suggests his family, friends, and neighbors thought he was a vampire – and took measures to make sure he wouldn’t return from the grave. (The Unearthing of a Child Vampire) *** Authorities placed Gil Perez in jail as a deserter and for the possibility that he may have been in the service of Satan. In Gil’s defense though, he said he simply teleported somewhere else. (Teleportation of a Spanish Soldier) *** 
Matthew Weeks was found guilty and hanged for the murder of Charlotte Dymond. Today it is said that the ghosts of both of them roam the countryside – but could it be that Matthew’s ghost is lamenting because he was innocent of the crime? (The Murder of Charlotte Dymond on Bodmin Moor) *** A building situated right in the middle of London’s swankiest and most historical areas, has long been said to be the lair of something not of this earth. (The Bizarre Nameless Thing of Berkley Square) *** “The Jungle Book” - we are all familiar with the story in some way – either from the classic animated Disney film version from 1967, the live action version in 2016, or the original novel by Rudyard Kipling published in 1894. In fact, yet another retelling of the story is coming in 2019 in a film entitled simply, “Mowgli”. But what many don’t know is that the character of Mowgli was, in fact, inspired by a real boy who was raised by wild animals. (The Real Life Inspiration for Mowgli) *** Evil stepmothers, jealous of their stepdaughters’ beauty are a classic tome in fantastical stories – but Martha Savcoll was no fairy tale. (Brooklyn Murderess) *** Of all the places in the world you would expect to be safe from the paranormal, it would be a church – but that would not be telling the truth when referring to Adams Grove Presbyterian Church in Alabama. (Haunted Adams Grove Presbyterian Church) *** Outside of Washington, D.C. lies Forest Haven Asylum, an abandoned institution with a thoroughly disturbing past. (The Anguish of Forest Haven Asylum)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:45.514 = Show Open
          00:05:21.234 = Summerwind: Wisconsin’s Most Haunted House
          00:27:44.059 = Followed By A Child ***
          00:30:03.744 = Agnes And The Time Travelers
          00:32:18.040 = Tituba and the Salem Witch Trials
          00:39:13.243 = The Unearthing of a Child Vampire
          00:47:02.754 = Teleportation of a Spanish Soldier ***
          00:50:02.587 = The Anguish of Forest Haven Asylum
          00:58:30.089 = The Murder of Charlotte Dymond on Bordin Moor
          01:05:50.724 = Bizarre Nameless Thing of Berkeley Square ***
          01:19:40.005 = The Real Inspiration for Mowgli
          01:28:37.133 = The Brooklyn Murderess ***
          01:34:24.949 = Haunted Adams Grove Presbyterian Church
          01:41:28.020 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          “Teleportation of a Spanish Soldier” by Ellen Lloyd: https://tinyurl.com/ryk3n3y
          “The Anguish of Forest Haven Asylum” by Gary Sweeney: http://ow.ly/VcsP30mhcSE
          “The Murder of Charlotte Dymond on Bodmin Moor” by Les Hewitt: https://tinyurl.com/sn8s5ms
          “The Bizzarre Nameless Thing of Berkeley Square” by Brent Swancer: https://tinyurl.com/sejcemy
          “The Real-Life Inspiration For Mowgli” by Noelle Talmon: https://tinyurl.com/yya26l9w
          “The Brooklyn Murderess” by Robert Wilhelm: https://tinyurl.com/y9y2uaat
          “Haunted Adams Grove Presbyterian Church” submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by Paul Robe
          
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          Originally aired: October 16, 2018
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Was Summerwind in Wisconsin really haunted? No one knows and if they do, they aren’t saying. Today, only the foundations, the stone chimneys and perhaps the ghosts remain. (Summerwind: The Most Haunted House In Wisconsin) *** A young woman discovers that it’s possible to live a lonely life, yet still not be alone. (Followed By a Child) *** Is it possible that during the years of World War 1, Agnes Whiteland, while peering off her balcony, saw a group of time travelers? (Agnes And The Time Travelers) *** Tituba proved to be a fantastic orator as she talked her way out of slavery using the fear and mass hysteria of witchcraft that paralyzed the people of Salem. (Tituba And the Salem Witch Trials) *** The discovery of a 10-year-old's body at an ancient Roman site in Italy suggests his family, friends, and neighbors thought he was a vampire – and took measures to make sure he wouldn’t return from the grave. (The Unearthing of a Child Vampire) *** Authorities placed Gil Perez in jail as a deserter and for the possibility that he may have been in the service of Satan. In Gil’s defense though, he said he simply teleported somewhere else. (Teleportation of a Spanish Soldier) *** 
Matthew Weeks was found guilty and hanged for the murder of Charlotte Dymond. Today it is said that the ghosts of both of them roam the countryside – but could it be that Matthew’s ghost is lamenting because he was innocent of the crime? (The Murder of Charlotte Dymond on Bodmin Moor) *** A building situated right in the middle of London’s swankiest and most historical areas, has long been said to be the lair of something not of this earth. (The Bizarre Nameless Thing of Berkley Square) *** “The Jungle Book” - we are all familiar with the story in some way – either from the classic animated Disney film version from 1967, the live action version in 2016, or the original novel by Rudyard Kipling published in 1894. In fact, yet another retelling of the story is coming in 2019 in a film entitled simply, “Mowgli”. But what many don’t know is that the character of Mowgli was, in fact, inspired by a real boy who was raised by wild animals. (The Real Life Inspiration for Mowgli) *** Evil stepmothers, jealous of their stepdaughters’ beauty are a classic tome in fantastical stories – but Martha Savcoll was no fairy tale. (Brooklyn Murderess) *** Of all the places in the world you would expect to be safe from the paranormal, it would be a church – but that would not be telling the truth when referring to Adams Grove Presbyterian Church in Alabama. (Haunted Adams Grove Presbyterian Church) *** Outside of Washington, D.C. lies Forest Haven Asylum, an abandoned institution with a thoroughly disturbing past. (The Anguish of Forest Haven Asylum)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:45.514 = Show Open
          00:05:21.234 = Summerwind: Wisconsin’s Most Haunted House
          00:27:44.059 = Followed By A Child ***
          00:30:03.744 = Agnes And The Time Travelers
          00:32:18.040 = Tituba and the Salem Witch Trials
          00:39:13.243 = The Unearthing of a Child Vampire
          00:47:02.754 = Teleportation of a Spanish Soldier ***
          00:50:02.587 = The Anguish of Forest Haven Asylum
          00:58:30.089 = The Murder of Charlotte Dymond on Bordin Moor
          01:05:50.724 = Bizarre Nameless Thing of Berkeley Square ***
          01:19:40.005 = The Real Inspiration for Mowgli
          01:28:37.133 = The Brooklyn Murderess ***
          01:34:24.949 = Haunted Adams Grove Presbyterian Church
          01:41:28.020 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Matter of Conscience” (July 14, 1977)
          00:46:23.042 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Case of the Glowing Eyes” (May 20, 1943) ***WD
          01:15:04.198 = Sam Spade, “The Original Private Eye” (July 13, 1947) ***WD
          01:43:25.353 = The Sealed Book, “Time On My Hands” (August 26, 1945) ***WD
          02:12:49.638 = The Shadow, “The Ghost Building” (January 12, 1941)
          02:42:24.438 = Sleep No More, “Mr. Mergenthirkers Lobblies” and “August Heat” (November 28, 1956) ***WD
          03:06:41.428 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “The Light of the Moon” (December, 1980)
          03:20:38.705 = Strange Wills, “Alias Doctor Svengali” (June 15, 1946)
          03:50:34.623 = Strange, “The Flying Dutchman” (1955) ***WD
          04:03:32.376 = Suspense, “A World of Darkness” (January 20, 1944)
          04:33:20.092 = Tales of the Frightened, “White House” (December 20, 1957) ***WD
          04:37:40.118 = Creaking Door, “Dummy” (June 08, 1964) ***WD
          05:08:34.603 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Matter of Conscience” (July 14, 1977)
          00:46:23.042 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Case of the Glowing Eyes” (May 20, 1943) ***WD
          01:15:04.198 = Sam Spade, “The Original Private Eye” (July 13, 1947) ***WD
          01:43:25.353 = The Sealed Book, “Time On My Hands” (August 26, 1945) ***WD
          02:12:49.638 = The Shadow, “The Ghost Building” (January 12, 1941)
          02:42:24.438 = Sleep No More, “Mr. Mergenthirkers Lobblies” and “August Heat” (November 28, 1956) ***WD
          03:06:41.428 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “The Light of the Moon” (December, 1980)
          03:20:38.705 = Strange Wills, “Alias Doctor Svengali” (June 15, 1946)
          03:50:34.623 = Strange, “The Flying Dutchman” (1955) ***WD
          04:03:32.376 = Suspense, “A World of Darkness” (January 20, 1944)
          04:33:20.092 = Tales of the Frightened, “White House” (December 20, 1957) ***WD
          04:37:40.118 = Creaking Door, “Dummy” (June 08, 1964) ***WD
          05:08:34.603 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Colonel Chabert” (July 12, 1977)
          00:47:53.658 = CBC Nightfall, “Semi-Detached” (February 18, 1983) ***WD
          01:16:15.904 = Nightmare, “Chance of a Ghost” (March 31, 1945) ***WD
          01:38:19.206 = Obsession, “Hunting Party” aka “Holiday House” (October 09, 1950) ***WD
          02:01:23.719 = Origin of Superstition, “Itching Palm” (1935)
          02:16:21.296 = Peril, “The Sidewalk Empire” (May 15, 1947) ***WD
          02:41:02.044 = Mystery Playhouse, “Beautiful Science” (February 15, 1946)
          03:04:35.278 = Price of Fear, “To My Dear Saladin” (June 06, 1983) ***WD
          03:34:26.230 = The Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Vanishing Magician” (November 06, 1943) ***WD
          04:04:13.032 = Quiet Please, “Berlin 45” (December 26, 1948)
          04:34:40.454 = Radio City Playhouse, “Soundless Special” (August 11, 1948) ***WD
          05:04:10.113 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Colonel Chabert” (July 12, 1977)
          00:47:53.658 = CBC Nightfall, “Semi-Detached” (February 18, 1983) ***WD
          01:16:15.904 = Nightmare, “Chance of a Ghost” (March 31, 1945) ***WD
          01:38:19.206 = Obsession, “Hunting Party” aka “Holiday House” (October 09, 1950) ***WD
          02:01:23.719 = Origin of Superstition, “Itching Palm” (1935)
          02:16:21.296 = Peril, “The Sidewalk Empire” (May 15, 1947) ***WD
          02:41:02.044 = Mystery Playhouse, “Beautiful Science” (February 15, 1946)
          03:04:35.278 = Price of Fear, “To My Dear Saladin” (June 06, 1983) ***WD
          03:34:26.230 = The Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Vanishing Magician” (November 06, 1943) ***WD
          04:04:13.032 = Quiet Please, “Berlin 45” (December 26, 1948)
          04:34:40.454 = Radio City Playhouse, “Soundless Special” (August 11, 1948) ***WD
          05:04:10.113 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: A real document on the CIA's website describes 23 Soviet soldiers molecularly converted into limestone by aliens — but the trail back to its source leads somewhere far stranger than Siberia. (Aliens Turn Soviet Soldiers To Stone) *** For two hundred years, people across Florida have been reporting the same creature — and the witnesses include law enforcement, fire chiefs, and tour operators who put their reputations on the line to speak up. Florida's Bigfoot has a name, a smell, and a fifty-year manhunt that still hasn't ended. (Obsessed Over The Skunk Ape) *** A cold case from Halloween night 1974 sat open for over five decades — until new DNA technology proved what investigators had long suspected but could never officially confirm. (52 Years Later: DNA Finally Proves Ted Bundy Killed a 17-Year-Old Girl on Halloween Night)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate – And One Minute To Each For YouTube)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:15.540 = Show Open
          00:03:02.360 = Bundy’s Halloween Murder Finally Solved
          00:15:24.645 = Obsessed With The Skunk Ape ***
          00:38:33.541 = Aliens Turn Soviet Soldiers To Stone ***
          00:48:22.111 = Show Close
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: A real document on the CIA's website describes 23 Soviet soldiers molecularly converted into limestone by aliens — but the trail back to its source leads somewhere far stranger than Siberia. (Aliens Turn Soviet Soldiers To Stone) *** For two hundred years, people across Florida have been reporting the same creature — and the witnesses include law enforcement, fire chiefs, and tour operators who put their reputations on the line to speak up. Florida's Bigfoot has a name, a smell, and a fifty-year manhunt that still hasn't ended. (Obsessed Over The Skunk Ape) *** A cold case from Halloween night 1974 sat open for over five decades — until new DNA technology proved what investigators had long suspected but could never officially confirm. (52 Years Later: DNA Finally Proves Ted Bundy Killed a 17-Year-Old Girl on Halloween Night)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate – And One Minute To Each For YouTube)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:15.540 = Show Open
          00:03:02.360 = Bundy’s Halloween Murder Finally Solved
          00:15:24.645 = Obsessed With The Skunk Ape ***
          00:38:33.541 = Aliens Turn Soviet Soldiers To Stone ***
          00:48:22.111 = Show Close
          
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Obsessed Over The Skunk Ape: https://weirddarkness.com/florida-skunk-ape-hunter/
          Aliens Turn Soviet Soldiers To Stone: https://weirddarkness.com/aliens-soldiers-stone/
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in...]]>30011974_murder,codis,cold_case,cold_case_solved,criminal_history,darren_marlar,dna_evidence,forensic_dna,halloween_murder,laura_ann_aime,murder_solved,serial_killer,ted_bundy,ted_bundy_victims,true_crime,true_crime_news,utah_cold_case,utah_murder,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/roswellballoon2026/UFO investigations.
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: This episode was originally aired on April 1st, 2019. Many podcasts and YouTube channels today are taking advantage of the date on the calendar and playing practical jokes on their subscribers in celebration of All Fools Day. I admit, I was tempted to begin a story and then Rick-Roll you, but instead I thought it might be fun to bring some dark stories into today’s podcast that have a funny or amusing twist to them. Still creepy, but comical as well. I don’t believe any of these stories are true – but that doesn’t mean they’re not entertaining.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:21.425 = Bear Lake Monster
          00:03:29.452 = Ghost On The Tracks
          00:05:47.652 = I’m Coming Down Now
          00:09:43.960 = Never Mind Them Watermelons
          00:12:34.287 = Piece By Piece ***
          00:15:07.559 = That Pesky Fellow
          00:18:52.740 = The Black Cat’s Message
          00:25:43.291 = The Skeleton
          00:29:21.544 = Tommy Knockers ***
          00:33:07.038 = Wait Until Emmet Comes
          00:35:58.838 = You Can’t Get Out
          00:37:32.993 = Turnabout Is Fair Play
          00:41:38.576 = Show Close
          
          SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          All stories in this episode were gathered and rewritten by S. E. Schlosser. You can find links to all of the books these stories are pulled from at https://amzn.to/43Gk6om.
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          Originally aired: April 01, 2019
          EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/aprilfears
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: This episode was originally aired on April 1st, 2019. Many podcasts and YouTube channels today are taking advantage of the date on the calendar and playing practical jokes on their subscribers in celebration of All Fools Day. I admit, I was tempted to begin a story and then Rick-Roll you, but instead I thought it might be fun to bring some dark stories into today’s podcast that have a funny or amusing twist to them. Still creepy, but comical as well. I don’t believe any of these stories are true – but that doesn’t mean they’re not entertaining.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:21.425 = Bear Lake Monster
          00:03:29.452 = Ghost On The Tracks
          00:05:47.652 = I’m Coming Down Now
          00:09:43.960 = Never Mind Them Watermelons
          00:12:34.287 = Piece By Piece ***
          00:15:07.559 = That Pesky Fellow
          00:18:52.740 = The Black Cat’s Message
          00:25:43.291 = The Skeleton
          00:29:21.544 = Tommy Knockers ***
          00:33:07.038 = Wait Until Emmet Comes
          00:35:58.838 = You Can’t Get Out
          00:37:32.993 = Turnabout Is Fair Play
          00:41:38.576 = Show Close
          
          SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
          All stories in this episode were gathered and rewritten by S. E. Schlosser. You can find links to all of the books these stories are pulled from at https://amzn.to/43Gk6om.
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          Originally aired: April 01, 2019
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Gift” (July 08, 1977)
          00:45:40.701 = The Black Mass, “Moonlit Road” (November 30, 1970) ***WD01:18:07.702 = Beyond Midnight, “Hello Down There” (January 22, 1969) ***WD (LQ)
          01:48:03.192 = MindWebs, “Kelle4rman’s Eyepiece” (March 07, 1977)
          02:10:24.877 = Studio X, “Professor Goes For a Walk” (1956-57)
          02:22:52.788 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD
          02:52:44.613 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Beckoning Fair One” (June 05, 1945) ***WD
          03:21:25.415 = Murder at Midnight, “Man With a Black Beard” (February 03, 1947) ***WD
          03:46:45.257 = Black Museum, “A Pair of Spectacles” (January 27, 1951) ***WD
          04:11:51.347 = Mysterious Traveler, “Behind The Locked Door” (November 06, 1951)
          04:41:30.739 = Mystery House, “Well, Well, Another Body” (September 23, 1945) ***WD
          05:07:28.032 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Gift” (July 08, 1977)
          00:45:40.701 = The Black Mass, “Moonlit Road” (November 30, 1970) ***WD01:18:07.702 = Beyond Midnight, “Hello Down There” (January 22, 1969) ***WD (LQ)
          01:48:03.192 = MindWebs, “Kelle4rman’s Eyepiece” (March 07, 1977)
          02:10:24.877 = Studio X, “Professor Goes For a Walk” (1956-57)
          02:22:52.788 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD
          02:52:44.613 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Beckoning Fair One” (June 05, 1945) ***WD
          03:21:25.415 = Murder at Midnight, “Man With a Black Beard” (February 03, 1947) ***WD
          03:46:45.257 = Black Museum, “A Pair of Spectacles” (January 27, 1951) ***WD
          04:11:51.347 = Mysterious Traveler, “Behind The Locked Door” (November 06, 1951)
          04:41:30.739 = Mystery House, “Well, Well, Another Body” (September 23, 1945) ***WD
          05:07:28.032 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Deep in Canada's Northwest Territories, a remote valley holds a disturbing record: since 1908, at least 44 people have vanished or been found dead, some discovered without their heads. And despite it being over a hundred years ago when it began – there are still sightings of strange men, odd encounters, missing people, and still… corpses being found, right through into the 21st century. Burned.. beheaded… and in some cases… fresh.
          
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          CHAPTERS (All Times Approximate – Add One Minute To Each For YouTube)…
          00:00:00.000 = PART ONE: They Never Stopped Coming
          00:04:25.883 = Show Open
          00:05:59.272 = PART TWO: The People Who Were Never Found
          00:19:26.630 = PART THREE: The Bodies That Shouldn’t Be There
          00:42:52.965 = PART FOUR: Still Here After All These Years
          00:56:46.346 = Show Close
          
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Deep in Canada's Northwest Territories, a remote valley holds a disturbing record: since 1908, at least 44 people have vanished or been found dead, some discovered without their heads. And despite it being over a hundred years ago when it began – there are still sightings of strange men, odd encounters, missing people, and still… corpses being found, right through into the 21st century. Burned.. beheaded… and in some cases… fresh.
          
          PRINT VERSION (Original Article): https://weirddarkness.com/nahanni-valley-headless-men-canada/
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ValleyOfHeadlessMen
          
          CHAPTERS (All Times Approximate – Add One Minute To Each For YouTube)…
          00:00:00.000 = PART ONE: They Never Stopped Coming
          00:04:25.883 = Show Open
          00:05:59.272 = PART TWO: The People Who Were Never Found
          00:19:26.630 = PART THREE: The Bodies That Shouldn’t Be There
          00:42:52.965 = PART FOUR: Still Here After All These Years
          00:56:46.346 = Show Close
          
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          =====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: March 31, 2026
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>3505ancient_mysteries,canada_mysteries,canadian_wilderness,cryptids_canada,cursed_places,david_horesay,deadmen_valley,disappearances,frederick_hardisty,headless_bodies,mcleod_brothers,missing_persons,nahanni_valley,naha_tribe,paranormal_canada,rcmp_cold_cases,true_crime_canada,unsolved_mysteries,valley_headless_men,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/hogwarts-house-system-real-schools/
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Stranger Among Us” (July 07, 1977)
          00:45:48.546 = House of Mystery, “Gift From The Dead” (August 03, 1947) ***WD
          01:15:31.351 = Incredible But True, “Silent As a Tomb” (1949)
          01:19:00.383 = Inner Sanctum, “The Strange Cat” (July 26, 1942) (Low Quality At End)
          01:39:58.996 = The Key, “Woman Murdered” (1950s) ***WD
          02:04:41.421 = Lights Out, “Lord Marley’s Ghost” (July 14, 1937)
          02:34:22.869 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Canterville Ghost” (June 18, 1945)
          03:33:32.909 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD
          04:02:35.329 = Philip Marlowe, “Kid On The Corner” (December 03, 1949)
          04:31:51.019 = Let George Do It, “Ghost of Ireland Betty” (September 27, 1954) ***WD (LQ)
          05:03:13.611 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Stranger Among Us” (July 07, 1977)
          00:45:48.546 = House of Mystery, “Gift From The Dead” (August 03, 1947) ***WD
          01:15:31.351 = Incredible But True, “Silent As a Tomb” (1949)
          01:19:00.383 = Inner Sanctum, “The Strange Cat” (July 26, 1942) (Low Quality At End)
          01:39:58.996 = The Key, “Woman Murdered” (1950s) ***WD
          02:04:41.421 = Lights Out, “Lord Marley’s Ghost” (July 14, 1937)
          02:34:22.869 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Canterville Ghost” (June 18, 1945)
          03:33:32.909 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD
          04:02:35.329 = Philip Marlowe, “Kid On The Corner” (December 03, 1949)
          04:31:51.019 = Let George Do It, “Ghost of Ireland Betty” (September 27, 1954) ***WD (LQ)
          05:03:13.611 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: IN THIS EPISODE: With all the nastiness and violence that has taken place around the Tower of London, you’d probably expect to come across a spook or twelve… but would you be surprised to find out that it’s also haunted by a spectral bear? (Ghost Bear of the Tower of London) *** In the winter of 1982, Alan Phillips was lost in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, in temperatures of -22°F (-30°C), in a blinding snowstorm. His survival and rescue was seen as miraculous… and then later it was found out that rescuers had just saved the life of a serial killer. (The Miracle Rescue of a Serial Killer) *** A famous silent-film actress suddenly disappears at sea. Was she the victim of foul play? Did she fall overboard? Or was it all a hoax simply to gain publicity? (The Case of the Vanishing Movie Star) *** Ghosts are almost always scary – but the most terrifying are those that become violent. The poltergeists. We’ll look at five of the most violent poltergeist cases of all time. There are some ghosts you do not want inside your home. (Violent Poltergeists) *** Camping is always fun – getting together with friends or family, pitching a tent, roasting hotdogs on an open fire, telling ghost stories, hearing a snap of a twig in the brush behind you, seeing glowing eyes in the darkness, hearing animal-like growls coming from just outside your tent in the middle of the night… what’s there not to like? Okay, so maybe camping can be a bit creepy, as we’ll find out from a few Redditors who share some of their scariest camping experiences. (Camping Creepies)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:37.186 = Camping Creepies
          00:20:51.094 = The Ghost Bear of the Tower of London ***
          00:35:32.755 = The Case of the Vanishing Movie Star
          00:43:59.107 = The Miracle Rescue of a Serial Killer ***
          00:48:51.353 = Violent Poltergeists
          01:02:30.285 = Show Close
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          “The Case of the Vanishing Movie Star” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/c4t7hn4a
          “Camping Creepies” by Erika Valverde for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8ccm9h2d
          “The Ghost Bear” by Miss Jessel for Haunted Palace Blog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3zbymxsy
          “The Miracle Rescue of a Serial Killer” from Strange Outdoors: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycn23vwh
          “Violent Poltergeists” by Audrey Webster for The Line-Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/uanuyyz6
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          Originally aired: September 14, 2021
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: IN THIS EPISODE: With all the nastiness and violence that has taken place around the Tower of London, you’d probably expect to come across a spook or twelve… but would you be surprised to find out that it’s also haunted by a spectral bear? (Ghost Bear of the Tower of London) *** In the winter of 1982, Alan Phillips was lost in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, in temperatures of -22°F (-30°C), in a blinding snowstorm. His survival and rescue was seen as miraculous… and then later it was found out that rescuers had just saved the life of a serial killer. (The Miracle Rescue of a Serial Killer) *** A famous silent-film actress suddenly disappears at sea. Was she the victim of foul play? Did she fall overboard? Or was it all a hoax simply to gain publicity? (The Case of the Vanishing Movie Star) *** Ghosts are almost always scary – but the most terrifying are those that become violent. The poltergeists. We’ll look at five of the most violent poltergeist cases of all time. There are some ghosts you do not want inside your home. (Violent Poltergeists) *** Camping is always fun – getting together with friends or family, pitching a tent, roasting hotdogs on an open fire, telling ghost stories, hearing a snap of a twig in the brush behind you, seeing glowing eyes in the darkness, hearing animal-like growls coming from just outside your tent in the middle of the night… what’s there not to like? Okay, so maybe camping can be a bit creepy, as we’ll find out from a few Redditors who share some of their scariest camping experiences. (Camping Creepies)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:37.186 = Camping Creepies
          00:20:51.094 = The Ghost Bear of the Tower of London ***
          00:35:32.755 = The Case of the Vanishing Movie Star
          00:43:59.107 = The Miracle Rescue of a Serial Killer ***
          00:48:51.353 = Violent Poltergeists
          01:02:30.285 = Show Close
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          “Camping Creepies” by Erika Valverde for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8ccm9h2d
          “The Ghost Bear” by Miss Jessel for Haunted Palace Blog:...]]>3856falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/nyc-man-robs-six-banks-five-days-605The NYPD has asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.
          
          Gustavo DeJesus Torres spent a week hitting Chase Bank branches across four New York City boroughs with threatening notes — and his total take wouldn’t cover a month’s rent in any of the four boroughs he visited.
          
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          Gustavo DeJesus Torres spent a week hitting Chase Bank branches across four New York City boroughs with threatening notes — and his total take wouldn’t cover a month’s rent in any of the four boroughs he visited.
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>133falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-monstrous-melonheads-america-s-most-disturbing-backwoods-legend--70883876
          HOUR ONE: In parts of Africa it’s not the werewolf you need to look out for, but the were-hyena… and it’s almost always the local blacksmith that is the man behind the monster. (Lesser Known Morphing Monsters: The Shape-Shifter Hyena) *** Does the Vatican have a device that allows them to see in the past and the future? Some believe they do. And if it were to ever fall into the wrong hands, it could then create the “scariest dictatorship the world has ever seen.” (The Vatican’s Chronovisor) *** Some fathers will do whatever it takes to protect the virtue of their daughters. One man’s solution came at the end of an ax blade. (The Linville Murderer) *** A man believes the creature in his nightmares may be trying to speak with him. (Spirit Communicating Through My Dreams) *** A young girl is surprised to find the Easter Bunny visit her in the middle of the night. But many years later she learns it wasn’t either of her parents. (Easter Bunny Creeper) *** The stories range from the being inbred cretins running amok, to government created mutants, to escaped hydrocephalic patients from an insane asylum. What are the strange creatures people are seeing in the deep woods of Ohio? (Strange Encounters With The Bizarre Melonheads) *** Glitch In The Matrix
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: A group of hunters and Bigfoot enthusiasts go out looking for the elusive creature – but what they find is even more bizarre than anyone might have expected. (The Ultimate Monstrous Thought-Form) *** No one really thinks about it, but cops are usually one of the most credible witnesses to paranormal phenomena. Police officers are trained observers and usually will make better witnesses than a civilian. But even our brave men and women in blue can be terrified into a shade of white. (Police and the Paranormal) *** A bizarre phenomenon that manages to teeter where the lines of Bigfoot, Werewolves, the paranormal, and urban legend intersect, takes things deeper into the strange with various reports that suggest these beings utilize the mental power of telepathy as well. We’ll look into some of the creepy encounters with the Dogman. (Bizarre Encounters With Telepathic Dogmen)
          ==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:“Lesser Known Morphing Monsters: The Shape-Shifter Hyena” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2lNmfOq“The Vatican’s Chronovisor” by Amando Flavio: http://bit.ly/2mh4Vl3“The Linville Murderer” by Robert Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/2klRUWQ“Spirit Communicating Through My Dreams” by Ari Lancaster: http://bit.ly/2mh4QxL“The Easter Bunny Creeper” posted anonymously at WeirdDarkness.com: http://bit.ly/2lN3Wcb“Strange Encounters With The Bizarre Melonheads” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2keM2hS“Glitch In The Matrix” from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine“Bizarre Encounters With Telepathic Dogmen” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2lQ72fv (Photos mentioned in this story:http://bit.ly/2mbhs9r) “Police and the Paranormal” is a collection of stories gathered from GhostTheory.com and GhostsNGhouls.com: http://bit.ly/2kKyk6K (other link is no longer available)“The Ultimate Monstrous Thought-Form” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2mhZUZD==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2026==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).
          
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          HOUR ONE: In parts of Africa it’s not the werewolf you need to look out for, but the were-hyena… and it’s almost always the local blacksmith that is the man behind the monster. (Lesser Known Morphing Monsters: The Shape-Shifter Hyena) *** Does the Vatican have a device that allows them to see in the past and the future? Some believe they do. And if it were to ever fall into the wrong hands, it could then create the “scariest dictatorship the world has ever seen.” (The Vatican’s Chronovisor) *** Some fathers will do whatever it takes to protect the virtue of their daughters. One man’s solution came at the end of an ax blade. (The Linville Murderer) *** A man believes the creature in his nightmares may be trying to speak with him. (Spirit Communicating Through My Dreams) *** A young girl is surprised to find the Easter Bunny visit her in the middle of the night. But many years later she learns it wasn’t either of her parents. (Easter Bunny Creeper) *** The stories range from the being inbred cretins running amok, to government created mutants, to escaped hydrocephalic patients from an insane asylum. What are the strange creatures people are seeing in the deep woods of Ohio? (Strange Encounters With The Bizarre Melonheads) *** Glitch In The Matrix
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: A group of hunters and Bigfoot enthusiasts go out looking for the elusive creature – but what they find is even more bizarre than anyone might have expected. (The Ultimate Monstrous Thought-Form) *** No one really thinks about it, but cops are usually one of the most credible witnesses to paranormal phenomena. Police officers are trained observers and usually will make better witnesses than a civilian. But even our brave men and women in blue can be terrified into a shade of white. (Police and the Paranormal) *** A bizarre phenomenon that manages to teeter where the lines of Bigfoot, Werewolves, the paranormal, and urban legend intersect, takes things deeper into the strange with various reports that suggest these beings utilize the mental power of telepathy as well. We’ll look into some of the creepy encounters with the Dogman. (Bizarre Encounters With Telepathic Dogmen)
          ==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:“Lesser Known Morphing Monsters: The Shape-Shifter Hyena” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2lNmfOq“The Vatican’s Chronovisor” by Amando Flavio: http://bit.ly/2mh4Vl3“The Linville Murderer” by Robert Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/2klRUWQ“Spirit Communicating Through My Dreams” by Ari Lancaster: http://bit.ly/2mh4QxL“The Easter Bunny Creeper” posted anonymously at WeirdDarkness.com: http://bit.ly/2lN3Wcb“Strange Encounters With The Bizarre Melonheads” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2keM2hS“Glitch In The Matrix” from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine“Bizarre Encounters With Telepathic Dogmen” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2lQ72fv (Photos mentioned in this story:http://bit.ly/2mbhs9r) “Police and the Paranormal” is a collection of stories gathered from GhostTheory.com...]]>5301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-my-brain-shuts-down-without-warning-what-i-m-doing-about-it-and-how-it-s-affecting-my-podcast--70986590I'll talk about what I've figured out regarding how my brain actually works, why Morning Weird Darkness isn't coming back, what's staying, what's getting simplified, and why all of this is ultimately about making sure Weird Darkness keeps going for the long haul.
          Thank you for sticking with me. Truly.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70986590Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:13:13 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessLast week was a lot — computer problems, server issues, a demonetization I still don't fully understand, and a health situation I've been misreading for years. I'm okay, but some things are changing, and I wanted to be straight with you about all of...I'll talk about what I've figured out regarding how my brain actually works, why Morning Weird Darkness isn't coming back, what's staying, what's getting simplified, and why all of this is ultimately about making sure Weird Darkness keeps going for the long haul.
          Thank you for sticking with me. Truly.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>464falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/4ForgottenSciFiHorrorTales*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: A crashed alien lifeboat brings a deadly predator to a remote Florida key, where a stubborn hermit and a stranded scientist face a creature that even the galaxy's most advanced civilizations fear. It’s “Rough Beast” by Roger Dee. *** Winston Marks brings us the story “The Water Eater”. When a weekend cleaning experiment goes strangely right, a curious beer truck driver discovers he’s made something that might not want to stay in the soap bucket. *** Colonists achieve their dream of a perfect world without work or worry, - but is it truly the paradise they had hoped for? James McKimmey brings us the tale “Planet of Dreams.” *** A classic from Ray Bradbury entitled “Lazarus Come Forth” where a morgue ship operator searching for his son's body among the war dead discovers a perfectly preserved scientist from three centuries ago — and the terrible secret he carries. *** It’s an anthology of science fiction tonight – all stories I narrated for the Auditory Anthology podcast where you can hear them fully produced with music and sound effects if you want the full experience. Just visit https://www.AuditoryAnthology.comto start listening.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:11.821 = Lazarus Come Forth
          00:32:39.228 = Rough Beast ***
          00:58:22.806 = The Water Eater ***
          01:24:29.147 = Planet of Dreams ***
          01:42:00.860 = Show Close
          
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Lazarus Come Forth” by Ray Bradbury, originally published in Planet Stories, Winter 1944
          “The Water Eater” by Winston Marks, originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, June 1953
          “Rough Beast” by Roger Dee, originally published in Analog Science Fiction Magazine, March 1962
          “Planet of Dreams” by James McKimmey, Jr., originally published in If Worlds of Science Fiction, September 1953
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: March 29, 2026
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: A crashed alien lifeboat brings a deadly predator to a remote Florida key, where a stubborn hermit and a stranded scientist face a creature that even the galaxy's most advanced civilizations fear. It’s “Rough Beast” by Roger Dee. *** Winston Marks brings us the story “The Water Eater”. When a weekend cleaning experiment goes strangely right, a curious beer truck driver discovers he’s made something that might not want to stay in the soap bucket. *** Colonists achieve their dream of a perfect world without work or worry, - but is it truly the paradise they had hoped for? James McKimmey brings us the tale “Planet of Dreams.” *** A classic from Ray Bradbury entitled “Lazarus Come Forth” where a morgue ship operator searching for his son's body among the war dead discovers a perfectly preserved scientist from three centuries ago — and the terrible secret he carries. *** It’s an anthology of science fiction tonight – all stories I narrated for the Auditory Anthology podcast where you can hear them fully produced with music and sound effects if you want the full experience. Just visit https://www.AuditoryAnthology.comto start listening.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:11.821 = Lazarus Come Forth
          00:32:39.228 = Rough Beast ***
          00:58:22.806 = The Water Eater ***
          01:24:29.147 = Planet of Dreams ***
          01:42:00.860 = Show Close
          
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/4ForgottenSciFiHorrorTales
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Lazarus Come Forth” by Ray Bradbury, originally published in Planet Stories, Winter 1944
          “The Water Eater” by Winston Marks, originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction, June 1953
          “Rough Beast” by Roger Dee, originally published in Analog Science Fiction Magazine, March 1962
          “Planet of Dreams” by James McKimmey, Jr., originally published in If Worlds of Science Fiction, September 1953
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give...]]>6254alien_contact,alien_monster,classic_sci-fi,golden_age_sci-fi,horror_podcast,lazarus_come_forth,mad_science,planet_of_dreams,pulp_fiction,ray_bradbury,roger_dee,rough_beast,science_fiction,sci-fi_anthology,space_horror,the_water_eater,utopia_gone_wrong,vintage_sci-fi,weird_darkness,winston_marksfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0614
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (October 31, 1949)
          00:13:13.023 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 01, 1949)
          00:24:50.231 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 02, 1949)
          00:36:56.409 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 03, 1949)
          00:48:18.335 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 04, 1949)
          01:00:02.152 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 07, 1949)
          01:12:48.454 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 08, 1949)
          01:24:18.975 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 09, 1949)
          01:35:58.404 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 10, 1949)
          01:47:42.299 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 11, 1949)
          01:58:33.009 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 14, 1949)
          02:10:22.312 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 15, 1949)
          02:22:12.869 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 16, 1949)
          02:32:42.838 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 17, 1949)
          02:43:41.254 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 18, 1949)
          02:56:21.600 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0614
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70978324Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:37:22 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA terrified young woman is convinced that invisible forces are closing in on her family — and she's right, but not for any reason anyone could have predicted. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0614 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (October 31, 1949)
          00:13:13.023 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 01, 1949)
          00:24:50.231 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 02, 1949)
          00:36:56.409 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 03, 1949)
          00:48:18.335 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 04, 1949)
          01:00:02.152 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 07, 1949)
          01:12:48.454 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 08, 1949)
          01:24:18.975 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 09, 1949)
          01:35:58.404 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 10, 1949)
          01:47:42.299 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 11, 1949)
          01:58:33.009 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 14, 1949)
          02:10:22.312 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 15, 1949)
          02:22:12.869 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 16, 1949)
          02:32:42.838 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 17, 1949)
          02:43:41.254 = I Love a Mystery, “Thing That Cries In The Night” (November 18, 1949)
          02:56:21.600 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0614
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>10632classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0613
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Hexed” (July 05, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:45.100 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “A Study In Ornithology” (June 02, 1943)
          00:50:43.183 = Future Tense, “With Folded Hands” (May 14, 1974) ***WD
          01:19:05.496 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)
          02:03:07.910 = The Adventures of Superman, “Mystery of the Walking Dead” (November 05, 1949)
          02:32:56.253 = Hall of Fantasy, “Marquis of Death” (June 22, 1953)
          02:56:29.603 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Which One” (September 20, 1980)
          03:23:17.571 = The Haunting Hour, “Assignment Death” (July 20, 1945)
          03:47:49.913 = Hermit’s Cave, “The House On Lost Man’s Bluff” (October 26, 1941)
          04:12:11.571 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Asks a Question” (November 19, 1947)
          04:38:57.553 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Sally Martin” (November 23, 1946) ***WD
          05:07:36.932 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0613
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70976950Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:25:34 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Hexed” | A newlywed American woman in Ceylon becomes convinced she is cursed — but the most dangerous thing on the island may be the secret she's been keeping from her husband. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0613 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Hexed” (July 05, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:45.100 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “A Study In Ornithology” (June 02, 1943)
          00:50:43.183 = Future Tense, “With Folded Hands” (May 14, 1974) ***WD
          01:19:05.496 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)
          02:03:07.910 = The Adventures of Superman, “Mystery of the Walking Dead” (November 05, 1949)
          02:32:56.253 = Hall of Fantasy, “Marquis of Death” (June 22, 1953)
          02:56:29.603 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Which One” (September 20, 1980)
          03:23:17.571 = The Haunting Hour, “Assignment Death” (July 20, 1945)
          03:47:49.913 = Hermit’s Cave, “The House On Lost Man’s Bluff” (October 26, 1941)
          04:12:11.571 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Asks a Question” (November 19, 1947)
          04:38:57.553 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Sally Martin” (November 23, 1946) ***WD
          05:07:36.932 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0613
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18507classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/McElheny
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PARANORMAL PUNK SONG BASED ON THIS EPISODE: https://weirddarkness.com/song-electricgirl
          
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: When you think of bleak, mysterious murders with a Gothic hue, a small town in early 20th century Kansas is not the first thing that springs to mind. Neither is a postmaster, for that matter. Well, think again. *** Not everything creepy that happens to someone can be classified as paranormal or otherworldly. In fact, a majority of the things that give us goosebumps and set our hair up straight are totally explainable… but that doesn’t mean they aren’t terrifying. We’ll look at some true stories from people who had some creepy experiences that while scary, were not of supernatural origin. *** One girl seemed to be able to move things with the power of her mind. Another girl seemed to have the strength of a dozen men. Were they charlatans, mere entertainers, or were their powers derived from something supernatural? *** AND MORE!
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:24.725 = The McElheny Murder Mystery
          00:20:47.677 = Creepy Things This Side of Normal ***
          00:53:43.592 = The Electric Girl And The Georgia Wonder ***
          01:11:35.191 = The Randonautica Dead Body ***
          01:18:37.804 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/McElheny
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Randonautica Dead Body” posted at The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/af5u7h9w
          “The McElheny Murder” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2bx9jwep
          “Creepy Things This Side of Normal” by Michelle Nati for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/brsf4rhe
          “The Electric Girl and the Georgia Wonder” by Romeo Vitelli for Providentia
          https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/awuppu2n; and Tony Wolf for Atlas Obscura https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/54npznbj
          
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
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          Originally aired: September 13, 2021
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70963812Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:14:15 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn a quiet Kansas town in 1912, a well-liked postmaster was shot through his own kitchen door in cold blood — and the investigation that followed would drag his widow, his mail carrier, his best friend, and half the town through a tangle of affairs,...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PARANORMAL PUNK SONG BASED ON THIS EPISODE: https://weirddarkness.com/song-electricgirl
          
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: When you think of bleak, mysterious murders with a Gothic hue, a small town in early 20th century Kansas is not the first thing that springs to mind. Neither is a postmaster, for that matter. Well, think again. *** Not everything creepy that happens to someone can be classified as paranormal or otherworldly. In fact, a majority of the things that give us goosebumps and set our hair up straight are totally explainable… but that doesn’t mean they aren’t terrifying. We’ll look at some true stories from people who had some creepy experiences that while scary, were not of supernatural origin. *** One girl seemed to be able to move things with the power of her mind. Another girl seemed to have the strength of a dozen men. Were they charlatans, mere entertainers, or were their powers derived from something supernatural? *** AND MORE!
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:24.725 = The McElheny Murder Mystery
          00:20:47.677 = Creepy Things This Side of Normal ***
          00:53:43.592 = The Electric Girl And The Georgia Wonder ***
          01:11:35.191 = The Randonautica Dead Body ***
          01:18:37.804 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/McElheny
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Randonautica Dead Body” posted at The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/af5u7h9w
          “The McElheny Murder” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2bx9jwep
          “Creepy Things This Side of Normal” by Michelle Nati for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/brsf4rhe
          “The Electric Girl and the Georgia Wonder” by Romeo Vitelli for Providentia
          https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/awuppu2n; and Tony Wolf for Atlas Obscura https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/54npznbj
          
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or...]]>48271912_murder,cold_case,creepy_true_crime,dark_history,early_1900s_crime,forgotten_crimes,historical_true_crime,kansas_cold_case,kansas_true_crime,love_triangle_murder,murder_mystery,murder_trial,postmaster_murder,real_life_mystery,small_town_mystery,small_town_secrets,true_crime_podcast,unsolved_murder,weird_darkness,weird_historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/listener-terrors-scary-stories-by-kids-for-kids-march-2026--70959532
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70959532Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:29:14 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The Lake” and “The Rage of the Monster” by Grant Hart, Age 7 *** “The Shadow” by Emery Garner, Age 8 *** “The Infected Foot” by Brenton, Age 10 *** “The Deep Curse” by Avery Jensen, Age 7 ***  Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to...
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          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
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          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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          PARANORMAL PUNK SONG BASED ON THIS EPISODE:
          https://weirddarkness.com/music-dogmanofsilvercreek
          
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Ohio has its own strange creature roaming the forests… they call it the Dogman. And one man tells of his encounter with it. Ohio’s Silver Creek Dogman – what many consider to be a real life werewolf. *** A strange encounter in a diner turns terrifying when and old man appears to have black eyes. *** The feeling of being watched and cold spots in the home bring fear to a family in Oklahoma. *** Both a father and a son experience what can only be described as demonic oppression. *** A woman in Utah finds a stranger in her room… directly above her bed. *** Author G. Michael Vasey takes us to a haunted church in the Czech Republic village of Lukova. *** A strange figure appears in a photo – but wasn’t there when the picture was being taken. *** The first recorded ghost in the United States was reported in Sullivan, Maine, in 1799. And her name, was Nelly Cooper. *** Built in 1839, Highgate Cemetery, in Highgate, London, is now said to be one of the most actively haunted cemeteries in the UK. There were even newspaper stories that there was a vampire at large in there - the so-called "Highgate Vampire". *** When a woman died, leaving no heirs and no will. A couple were brought in to clear out the property after the estate had been settled. When it came time to clear out the deceased woman’s shed, what they found was more than disturbing… it was horrifying. *** A neighborhood in old Louisville, Kentucky had a large tree that stood in the center of the court – and served at one time as a hanging tree for various lynchings in the 1800s. The hangings may have stopped – but the darkness surrounding it, hasn’t.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:16.856 = Show Open
          00:03:59.608 = When The Black-Eyed Man Strikes
          00:06:20.285 = Floating Orbs And a Terrible Feeling In My House
          00:08:18.516 = The Demon Who Levitated Me Out of Bed
          00:10:13.255 = The Strange Man Who Appeared In My Haunted Dreams
          00:12:02.526 = A Creepy Cursed Church And Its Ghosts
          00:15:05.075 = The Creepy Selfie That Shocked Me ***
          00:17:41.502 = Did I See The Ohio Dogman?
          00:21:46.193 = Ohio’s Silver Creek Dogmen
          00:30:49.993 = Nellie Cooper: The First Recorded Ghost In The United States ***
          00:40:44.681 = Highgate Cemetery00:47:44.415 = The Shed
          00:55:11.697 = The Man At The Hanging Tree ***
          01:17:51.950 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/OhioDogman
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          When The Black Eyed Man Strikes: (link no longer available)
          Floating Orbs And A Terrible Feeling In My House: (link no longer available)
          The Demon Who Levitated Me Out Of Bed: (link no longer available)
          The Strange Man Who Appeared In My Haunted Dreams: (link no longer available)
          A Creepy Cursed Church And Its Ghosts: (link no longer available)
          The Creepy Selfie That Shocked Me: (link no longer available)
          Did I See The Ohio Dogman?: (link no longer available)
          Ohio's Silver Creek Dogmen: Investigating a Frightening Encounter With Midwestern Werewolves: (link no longer available) (Referenced in this story: “Real Wolfmen” by Linda Godfrey: http://amzn.to/2gN5lde)
          “Nelly Cooper: The First Recorded Ghost in the United States” by Troy Taylor from the book, “The Haunting of America: Ghosts and Legends of America's Haunted Past” - http://amzn.to/2yAHrej
          “Highgate Cemetery” by Alan Toner from the book, “100 True Ghost Stories: Terrifying Hauntings From The UK And Around The World” - http://amzn.to/2znJ24C. (Referenced in this story: “Beyond the Highgate Vampire: A True Case of Supernatural Occurrences and Vampirism That Centered Around London's Highgate Cemetery”, by David Farrant –http://amzn.to/2zF8qEc.)
          “The Shed” by Cindy Parmiter from the book, “More Tales Too Strange To Be Fiction” - http://amzn.to/2yAvtS7
          “The Man At The Hanging Tree” by David Dominé from his book, “True Ghost Stories And Eerie Legends From America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood” - http://amzn.to/2hQsmLX. (Referenced in this story: “Life Behind a Veil: Blacks in Louisville, Kentucky, 1865–1930” by George C. Wright – http://amzn.to/2zpMEmK.)
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: February, 2017
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70942902Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:52:54 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessDeep in the woods surrounding Ohio's Silver Creek Metro Park, multiple witnesses have come face to face with something massive, bipedal, and terrifyingly fast — and whatever it is, it isn't Bigfoot. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This...*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PARANORMAL PUNK SONG BASED ON THIS EPISODE:
          https://weirddarkness.com/music-dogmanofsilvercreek
          
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Ohio has its own strange creature roaming the forests… they call it the Dogman. And one man tells of his encounter with it. Ohio’s Silver Creek Dogman – what many consider to be a real life werewolf. *** A strange encounter in a diner turns terrifying when and old man appears to have black eyes. *** The feeling of being watched and cold spots in the home bring fear to a family in Oklahoma. *** Both a father and a son experience what can only be described as demonic oppression. *** A woman in Utah finds a stranger in her room… directly above her bed. *** Author G. Michael Vasey takes us to a haunted church in the Czech Republic village of Lukova. *** A strange figure appears in a photo – but wasn’t there when the picture was being taken. *** The first recorded ghost in the United States was reported in Sullivan, Maine, in 1799. And her name, was Nelly Cooper. *** Built in 1839, Highgate Cemetery, in Highgate, London, is now said to be one of the most actively haunted cemeteries in the UK. There were even newspaper stories that there was a vampire at large in there - the so-called "Highgate Vampire". *** When a woman died, leaving no heirs and no will. A couple were brought in to clear out the property after the estate had been settled. When it came time to clear out the deceased woman’s shed, what they found was more than disturbing… it was horrifying. *** A neighborhood in old Louisville, Kentucky had a large tree that stood in the center of the court – and served at one time as a hanging tree for various lynchings in the 1800s. The hangings may have stopped – but the darkness surrounding it, hasn’t.
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:16.856 = Show Open
          00:03:59.608 = When The Black-Eyed Man Strikes
          00:06:20.285 = Floating Orbs And a Terrible Feeling In My House
          00:08:18.516 = The Demon Who Levitated Me Out of Bed
          00:10:13.255 = The Strange Man Who Appeared In My Haunted Dreams
          00:12:02.526 = A Creepy Cursed Church And Its Ghosts
          00:15:05.075 = The Creepy Selfie That Shocked Me ***
          00:17:41.502 = Did I See The Ohio Dogman?
          00:21:46.193 = Ohio’s Silver Creek Dogmen
          00:30:49.993 = Nellie Cooper: The First Recorded Ghost In The United States ***
          00:40:44.681 = Highgate Cemetery00:47:44.415 = The Shed
          00:55:11.697 = The Man At The Hanging Tree ***
          01:17:51.950 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
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          4802black_eyed_people,cryptid,cursed_church,darren_marlar,demonic_oppression,ghost_photo,hanging_tree_ghost,haunted_cemetery,haunted_house,highgate_vampire,kentucky_paranormal,nellie_cooper_ghost,ohio_dogman,paranormal,scary_true_stories,shadow_figures,silver_creek_dogman,true_scary_stories,weird_darkness,wolfmanfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/BattlefieldBeasts
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: War brings out the worst in men – and sometimes it brings it out the monsters as well. (Monsters and the Military) *** Haunting the corridors of the Preston School of Industry are dark tales of mystery and murder. (Preston Castle: The Haunted Reform School) *** A tall, thin, frightening stranger appears to a group of children who soon discover it’s best not to scream. (He Moves When We Scream) *** A boy is sent to stay with his aunt—and discovers that her house is haunted. It sounds like a page out of a cliché horror movie, but this time it’s real. (The View From The Other Side) *** William Wilson was such a lonely, boring man that when he was found dead the newspapers had to invent stories to make it more entertaining. (The Mysterious Murder of William Wilson)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:52.280 = Show Open
          00:02:25.437 = Monsters and the Military
          00:30:52.436 = View From The Other Side ***
          00:33:41.869 = The Mysterious Murder of William Wilson
          00:42:06.060 = He Screams When We Move
          00:50:00.329 = Preston Castle: The Haunted Reform School ***
          00:55:07.589 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BattlefieldBeasts
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “He Moves When We Scream” was submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by Joe
          “Preston Castle: The Haunted Reform School” by Orrin Grey: https://tinyurl.com/rzmlrvs
          “The Mysterious Murder of William Wilson” by Robert Wilhelm: https://tinyurl.com/y7mpw7s2
          “The View From The Other Side” by John Hugh: https://tinyurl.com/rkyhl3l
          “Monsters and the Military” by Brent Swancer: https://tinyurl.com/vyedmxt
          
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: October 12, 2018
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70940935Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn the chaos of war, soldiers have faced not only human adversaries, but terrifying encounters with cryptids and mysterious entities on the front lines. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* IN THIS EPISODE: War brings out the...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: War brings out the worst in men – and sometimes it brings it out the monsters as well. (Monsters and the Military) *** Haunting the corridors of the Preston School of Industry are dark tales of mystery and murder. (Preston Castle: The Haunted Reform School) *** A tall, thin, frightening stranger appears to a group of children who soon discover it’s best not to scream. (He Moves When We Scream) *** A boy is sent to stay with his aunt—and discovers that her house is haunted. It sounds like a page out of a cliché horror movie, but this time it’s real. (The View From The Other Side) *** William Wilson was such a lonely, boring man that when he was found dead the newspapers had to invent stories to make it more entertaining. (The Mysterious Murder of William Wilson)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:52.280 = Show Open
          00:02:25.437 = Monsters and the Military
          00:30:52.436 = View From The Other Side ***
          00:33:41.869 = The Mysterious Murder of William Wilson
          00:42:06.060 = He Screams When We Move
          00:50:00.329 = Preston Castle: The Haunted Reform School ***
          00:55:07.589 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BattlefieldBeasts
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “He Moves When We Scream” was submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by Joe
          “Preston Castle: The Haunted Reform School” by Orrin Grey: https://tinyurl.com/rzmlrvs
          “The Mysterious Murder of William Wilson” by Robert Wilhelm: https://tinyurl.com/y7mpw7s2
          “The View From The Other Side” by John Hugh: https://tinyurl.com/rkyhl3l
          “Monsters and the Military” by Brent Swancer: https://tinyurl.com/vyedmxt
          
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: October...]]>3409anna_corbin_murder,cryptids_in_war,cryptozoology,ghost_stories,haunted_reform_school,he_moves_when_we_scream,hound_of_mons,military_cryptids,newton_falls_ohio,paranormal,preston_castle,solomon_islands_giants,spiritualism,true_crime,u28_submarine_monster,unexplained_mysteries,unsolved_murder,vietnam_rock_apes,war_monsters,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/anna-paulina-luna-ufo-disclosure-update/
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/anna-paulina-luna-ufo-disclosure-update/
          
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          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70940652Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:49:22 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA sitting congresswoman with security clearance says the government has footage of events it cannot explain — and she is planning to go public the moment the official order arrives. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* PRINT...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/anna-paulina-luna-ufo-disclosure-update/
          
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          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>622aaro_pentagon,aliens_gov,anna_paulina_luna,congress_ufo_footage,extraterrestrial,fbi_uap_working_group,george_knapp,hellfire_missile_ufo,inter_dimensional_beings,lue_elizondo,pentagon_uap,trump_ufo_files,uap_disclosure,uap_hearing_2025,uap_whistleblower,ufo_declassification,ufo_disclosure_2026,ufo_news,weird_darkness,yemen_orb_footagefalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0612
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Revenge” (July 01, 1977)
          00:45:40.848 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Gravestone” (July 06, 1942) ***WD
          01:14:57.426 = The Diary of Fate, “Rollie Andrews” (August 08, 1948) ***WD
          01:41:54.477 = Dimension X, “Destination Moon” (June 24, 1950) ***WD
          02:10:13.629 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Journey Into The Unknown” (November 21, 1944)
          02:21:20.118 = The Eleventh Hour, “Threatening Letter” (April 07, 1948)
          02:47:38.932 = Escape, “Country of the Blind” (March 20, 1949)
          03:16:14.189 = Murder By Experts, “Summer Heat” (June 13, 1949) ***WD
          03:45:43.217 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Sound Decision, aka the Martian Queen” (April 02, 1958)
          04:01:48.800 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD
          04:32:48.181 = Dark Fantasy, “Delicate Case of Murder” (February 20, 1942)
          04:57:06.597 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0612
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70913097Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:31:09 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Gravestone”: When three women on a winter hike stumble into a snow-covered graveyard and one accidentally dances on a grave, what follows will make them question everything they thought they knew about the boundary between the living and the dead. |...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Revenge” (July 01, 1977)
          00:45:40.848 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Gravestone” (July 06, 1942) ***WD
          01:14:57.426 = The Diary of Fate, “Rollie Andrews” (August 08, 1948) ***WD
          01:41:54.477 = Dimension X, “Destination Moon” (June 24, 1950) ***WD
          02:10:13.629 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Journey Into The Unknown” (November 21, 1944)
          02:21:20.118 = The Eleventh Hour, “Threatening Letter” (April 07, 1948)
          02:47:38.932 = Escape, “Country of the Blind” (March 20, 1949)
          03:16:14.189 = Murder By Experts, “Summer Heat” (June 13, 1949) ***WD
          03:45:43.217 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Sound Decision, aka the Martian Queen” (April 02, 1958)
          04:01:48.800 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD
          04:32:48.181 = Dark Fantasy, “Delicate Case of Murder” (February 20, 1942)
          04:57:06.597 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0612
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17877classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/Apollo20
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SONG INSPIRED BY THIS EPISODE: "Mona Lisa On The Moon" = https://weirddarkness.com/music-monalisaonthemoon/
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Did a secret Apollo mission to the dark side of the Moon discover an ancient alien life-form? (Apollo 20: Journey Into Darkness) *** 
It's been 12 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared from her Florida home without a trace. What happened to her? We’ll look inside this case that is still a mystery. (Inside The Unsolved Disappearance of Jennifer Keese) *** In 1894, a massive fire broke out in the forests of Minnesota, killing more than 400 people. Do their ghosts remain behind with the ashes? (Under a Flaming Sky) *** A teenager tells how ghosts are just part of day-to-day living for her family. (Ghosts – A Part of Life) *** One of the most well-known explorers, Christopher Columbus, had a signature that was so perplexing that most scholars believe it is a secret code of some kind – and so far, an unbreakable code at that. (The Secret Code Signature of Christopher Columbus) *** Some victims died because they happened to leave their doors unlocked. Others had been methodically stalked. How do serial killers choose their victims? We’ll look at the methods of nine of the most notorious serial killers in history. (How Do Serial Killers Select Their Victims?) *** When Jeffrey Dampier won the lottery, he thought he finally had it all. Little did he know that someone was about to take everything from him. (No Good Deed Goes Unpunished) *** They found Annie stretched out on the floor with a pistol lying by her hand. There was no sign of a struggle and nothing had been taken; they could only conclude that Annie had taken her own life. But is that really what happened? (The Annie Dorman Mystery) *** When you think of seeing a ghost, you almost automatically envision an ethereal being, in flowing white – like that of a woman in a wedding dress. And that might make sense, seeing as there are a lot of dead brides-to-be floating around America. (Til Death: Ghost Brides of the United States) *** You’ve seen them on the outside of large gothic buildings and massive churches. Their stone faces and menacing presence can be unsettling to some. But what are the purpose of gargoyles? (In The Protection of Gargoyles) *** Were Betty and Barney Hill actually visited and even abducted by aliens in 1961, or was it an outlandish story just to get attention? (The Betty and Barney Hill Abduction) *** The village of Trasmoz in Spain is said to be cursed by witches. Could there be a truth in the lore? (The Cursed Village of Witches)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:11.876 = Show Open
          00:04:17.293 = The Apollo 20 Conspiracy
          00:22:18.745 = Ghosts – A Part of Life ***
          00:24:24.662 = How Do Serial Killers Select Their Victims?
          00:30:17.878 = The Secret Code Signature of Christopher Columbus
          00:35:09.693 = Under a Flaming Sky ***
          00:40:02.099 = Inside The Unsolved Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
          00:47:15.759 = Cursed Village of Witches
          0:55:27.977 = The Betty and Barney Hill Abduction ***
          01:09:54.653 = The Annie Dorman Mystery
          01:14:49.088 = No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
          01:20:47.921 = Til Death: Ghost Brides of the United States ***
          01:35:05.387 = In The Protection of Gargoyles
          01:40:54.704 = Show Outro
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Apollo20
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Ghosts – A Part of Life” by M. Lynch from YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/wnprlzs
          “Under a Flaming Sky” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: https://tinyurl.com/rdkxpyo
          “The Apollo 20 Conspiracy” posted at The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/yx4suc9q
          “The Secret Code Signature of Christopher Columbus” by Jenny Kile for Mysterious Writings: https://tinyurl.com/uxmyym2
          “How Do Serial Killers Select Their Victims” from The Line Up: http://ow.ly/S6aw30m9rAC
          “Inside The Unsolved Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse” by Joel Stice for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/uyjw9f4 ***CRIME LINE FLORIDA: https://tinyurl.com/tsqwqej
          “The Cursed Village of Witches” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/yx3xu2jn
          “Til Death: Ghost Brides of the United States” posted at Notebook Of Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/w9lsovt
          “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished” by Wyatt Redd for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/uylol76
          “The Annie Dorman Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y9fk5rr4
          “The Betty and Barney Hill Abduction” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: (web page no longer exists)
          “In The Protection of Gargoyles” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/ux8pcfk
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
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          Originally aired: October 08, 2019
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Did a secret Apollo mission to the dark side of the Moon discover an ancient alien life-form? (Apollo 20: Journey Into Darkness) *** 
It's been 12 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared from her Florida home without a trace. What happened to her? We’ll look inside this case that is still a mystery. (Inside The Unsolved Disappearance of Jennifer Keese) *** In 1894, a massive fire broke out in the forests of Minnesota, killing more than 400 people. Do their ghosts remain behind with the ashes? (Under a Flaming Sky) *** A teenager tells how ghosts are just part of day-to-day living for her family. (Ghosts – A Part of Life) *** One of the most well-known explorers, Christopher Columbus, had a signature that was so perplexing that most scholars believe it is a secret code of some kind – and so far, an unbreakable code at that. (The Secret Code Signature of Christopher Columbus) *** Some victims died because they happened to leave their doors unlocked. Others had been methodically stalked. How do serial killers choose their victims? We’ll look at the methods of nine of the most notorious serial killers in history. (How Do Serial Killers Select Their Victims?) *** When Jeffrey Dampier won the lottery, he thought he finally had it all. Little did he know that someone was about to take everything from him. (No Good Deed Goes Unpunished) *** They found Annie stretched out on the floor with a pistol lying by her hand. There was no sign of a struggle and nothing had been taken; they could only conclude that Annie had taken her own life. But is that really what happened? (The Annie Dorman Mystery) *** When you think of seeing a ghost, you almost automatically envision an ethereal being, in flowing white – like that of a woman in a wedding dress. And that might make sense, seeing as there are a lot of dead brides-to-be floating around America. (Til Death: Ghost Brides of the United States) *** You’ve seen them on the outside of large gothic buildings and massive churches. Their stone faces and menacing presence can be unsettling to some. But what are the purpose of gargoyles? (In The Protection of Gargoyles) *** Were Betty and Barney Hill actually visited and even abducted by aliens in 1961, or was it an outlandish story just to get attention? (The Betty and Barney Hill Abduction) *** The village of Trasmoz in Spain is said to be cursed by witches. Could there be a truth in the lore? (The Cursed Village of Witches)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:11.876 = Show Open
          00:04:17.293 = The Apollo 20 Conspiracy
          00:22:18.745 = Ghosts – A Part of Life ***
          00:24:24.662 = How Do Serial Killers Select Their Victims?
          00:30:17.878 = The Secret Code Signature of Christopher Columbus
          00:35:09.693 = Under a Flaming Sky ***
          00:40:02.099 = Inside The Unsolved Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
          00:47:15.759 = Cursed Village of Witches
          0:55:27.977 = The Betty and Barney Hill Abduction ***
          01:09:54.653 = The Annie Dorman Mystery
          01:14:49.088 = No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
          01:20:47.921 = Til Death: Ghost Brides of the United States ***
          01:35:05.387 = In The Protection of Gargoyles
          01:40:54.704 = Show Outro
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          6194alien_mummy,alien_spacecraft,ancient_aliens,apollo_20,classified_mission,dark_side_of_the_moon,internet_hoax,lunar_mysteries,mona_lisa_alien,moon_hoax,nasa_conspiracy,nasa_cover_up,nasa_secrets,paranormal,secret_moon_mission,space_conspiracy,ufo_moon,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darkness,william_rutledgefalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/high-tide
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater “Dead Men Do Tell Tales” (June 30, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:41.626 = Strange Adventure, “The Diamond of Destiny” (1945)
          00:48:58.380 = Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries Out” (December 04, 1976) ***WD
          01:16:33.310 = BBC Radio 4 / BBC Radio 7 / Ghost Story, “The Mistletoe Bride” (December 25, 2006)
          01:30:48.350 = Beyond The Green Door, “Travis Takes Poison” (1966) ***WD
          01:34:53.578 = Box 13, “The Great Torino” (October 24, 1948)
          02:01:33.996 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Elmers Versus The Mutant Rats” (1991-1992) ***WD
          02:27:06.706 = The Clock, “The Story of Mr. Littlefield” (October 25, 1955)
          02:51:11.356 = Creeps By Night, “Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan” (July 13, 1944)
          03:20:41.850 = The Crime Club, “Sometimes a Sucker Wins” (September 04, 1947)
          03:51:16.686 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Case of the Whirling Mirrors” (November 25, 1946)
          04:15:51.390 = CBC Deep Night, “Man Radio” (July 29, 2005)
          04:49:48.592 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater “Dead Men Do Tell Tales” (June 30, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:41.626 = Strange Adventure, “The Diamond of Destiny” (1945)
          00:48:58.380 = Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries Out” (December 04, 1976) ***WD
          01:16:33.310 = BBC Radio 4 / BBC Radio 7 / Ghost Story, “The Mistletoe Bride” (December 25, 2006)
          01:30:48.350 = Beyond The Green Door, “Travis Takes Poison” (1966) ***WD
          01:34:53.578 = Box 13, “The Great Torino” (October 24, 1948)
          02:01:33.996 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Elmers Versus The Mutant Rats” (1991-1992) ***WD
          02:27:06.706 = The Clock, “The Story of Mr. Littlefield” (October 25, 1955)
          02:51:11.356 = Creeps By Night, “Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan” (July 13, 1944)
          03:20:41.850 = The Crime Club, “Sometimes a Sucker Wins” (September 04, 1947)
          03:51:16.686 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Case of the Whirling Mirrors” (November 25, 1946)
          04:15:51.390 = CBC Deep Night, “Man Radio” (July 29, 2005)
          04:49:48.592 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Watch any amount of television and you know that first responders see some pretty messed up stuff. Those who work in the medical field see the worst of it – especially those who work as EMTs or those in emergency rooms. We’ll look at just a handful of cases that had even those battle-hardened medical workers taking a step back wondering how this case ended up on the gurney or table in front of them!
          
          
          
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          Originally aired: September 08, 2021
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Watch any amount of television and you know that first responders see some pretty messed up stuff. Those who work in the medical field see the worst of it – especially those who work as EMTs or those in emergency rooms. We’ll look at just a handful of cases that had even those battle-hardened medical workers taking a step back wondering how this case ended up on the gurney or table in front of them!
          
          
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Bizarre Medical Cases” posted at Factinate.com: (page link no longer valid)
          
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
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          Originally aired: September 08, 2021
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: I’m pulling an old Creepypasta Thursday episode off the shelves and dusting it off for you. It’s a story by D.D. Howard called “The Girl The Universe Forgot”.
          
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: December 26, 2019
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: I’m pulling an old Creepypasta Thursday episode off the shelves and dusting it off for you. It’s a story by D.D. Howard called “The Girl The Universe Forgot”.
          
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Girl The Universe Forgot” by D.D. Howard: https://tinyurl.com/t4d2adf
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
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          Originally aired: December 26, 2019
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1914alternate,creepy,darkness,effect,false,glitch,in,mandela,matrix,memories,mysteries,parallel,paranormal,reality,stories,the,true,unexplained,universes,weirdfalsefullhttps://weirddarknes.com/five-dead-ufo-scientists
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” (June 28, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:35.629 = Theater Five, “Body Without Crime” (November 04, 1964)
          01:05:47.446 = CBC Theater 1030, “The Pedestrian” (1968-1971) ***WD
          01:31:31.156 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Girl of His Dreams” (1960s)
          01:35:05.037 = 2000 Plus, “When Worlds Met” (May 03, 1950) ***WD
          02:04:07.178 = The Unexpected, “The Tulip Garden” (March 02, 1948)
          02:18:54.089 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Mystery of the Zombie” (1936) ***WD
          02:33:24.475 = The Weird Circle, “Mysterious Bride” (July 06, 1943)
          03:00:53.414 = The Whistler, “The Christmas Bonus” (December 25, 1944)
          03:30:19.709 = Witch’s Tale, “Puzzle” (September 07, 1934)
          03:54:56.612 = X Minus 1, “The Map Makers” (September 26, 1956)
          04:23:37.913 = Zero Hour, “Escape To Nowhere” (May 07, 1974)
          04:41:57.015 = ABC Mystery Time, “My Adventure in Norfolk” (1957) ***WD (LQ)
          05:05:57.538 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” (June 28, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:35.629 = Theater Five, “Body Without Crime” (November 04, 1964)
          01:05:47.446 = CBC Theater 1030, “The Pedestrian” (1968-1971) ***WD
          01:31:31.156 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Girl of His Dreams” (1960s)
          01:35:05.037 = 2000 Plus, “When Worlds Met” (May 03, 1950) ***WD
          02:04:07.178 = The Unexpected, “The Tulip Garden” (March 02, 1948)
          02:18:54.089 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Mystery of the Zombie” (1936) ***WD
          02:33:24.475 = The Weird Circle, “Mysterious Bride” (July 06, 1943)
          03:00:53.414 = The Whistler, “The Christmas Bonus” (December 25, 1944)
          03:30:19.709 = Witch’s Tale, “Puzzle” (September 07, 1934)
          03:54:56.612 = X Minus 1, “The Map Makers” (September 26, 1956)
          04:23:37.913 = Zero Hour, “Escape To Nowhere” (May 07, 1974)
          04:41:57.015 = ABC Mystery Time, “My Adventure in Norfolk” (1957) ***WD (LQ)
          05:05:57.538 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: On a Saturday night in 1948, Boston cab driver Samuel Paris was shot in the back of the head by a passenger — and investigators believe he knew it was coming, because in his final seconds he quietly slid his wristwatch up his sleeve to hide it, then deliberately crashed his cab into a parked car to make sure someone would see the man who killed him. The killer walked away. The meter was still running when police arrived. It's never been solved. (The Unexplained Mystery and Unsolved Murder of a 1948 Taxi Driver) *** Most people assume UFOs mean alien visitors, but researchers are uncovering evidence that points to possibilities far stranger — from classified black projects and reverse-engineered Nazi technology to time travelers, interdimensional beings, and ancient civilizations that predate recorded history. The answer to what's really in our skies may not come from the stars at all, but from somewhere much closer to home. (What If UFOs Aren’t From Space) *** Scientists have discovered that humans possess a previously unknown ability to sense objects buried in sand before physically touching them — a skill previously observed only in shorebirds like sandpipers. Researchers at Queen Mary University of London tested volunteers who were asked to drag a finger through sand to locate a hidden cube, and found they succeeded far more often than random chance would predict. Even more impressive, human participants outperformed a sophisticated robotic arm equipped with AI, achieving 70.7% accuracy compared to the robot's 40%. (The Hidden Seventh Sense In Humans) *** A heart transplant saved Alison Conklin's life — but it also gave her someone else's memories, someone else's favorite songs, and someone else's stomach, because the moment she woke up from surgery, she could no longer eat meat. Scientists call it cellular memory, the theory that organs carry traces of their donors into new bodies, and the evidence is harder to dismiss than mainstream medicine would like to admit. (Transplanted Organs, Transplanted Memories)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:01.108 = Show Open
          00:04:12.291 = Transplanted Heart, Transplanted Memories
          00:27:41.647 = What If UFOs Aren’t From Space ***
          00:43:59.434 = Humans’ Hidden Seventh Sense ***
          00:52:50.487 = The Unexplained Mystery & Murder of a 1948 Taxi Driver, Part 1 ***
          01:11:27.567 = The Unexplained Mystery & Murder of a 1948 Taxi Driver, Part 2 ***
          01:21:30.333 = Show Close
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: On a Saturday night in 1948, Boston cab driver Samuel Paris was shot in the back of the head by a passenger — and investigators believe he knew it was coming, because in his final seconds he quietly slid his wristwatch up his sleeve to hide it, then deliberately crashed his cab into a parked car to make sure someone would see the man who killed him. The killer walked away. The meter was still running when police arrived. It's never been solved. (The Unexplained Mystery and Unsolved Murder of a 1948 Taxi Driver) *** Most people assume UFOs mean alien visitors, but researchers are uncovering evidence that points to possibilities far stranger — from classified black projects and reverse-engineered Nazi technology to time travelers, interdimensional beings, and ancient civilizations that predate recorded history. The answer to what's really in our skies may not come from the stars at all, but from somewhere much closer to home. (What If UFOs Aren’t From Space) *** Scientists have discovered that humans possess a previously unknown ability to sense objects buried in sand before physically touching them — a skill previously observed only in shorebirds like sandpipers. Researchers at Queen Mary University of London tested volunteers who were asked to drag a finger through sand to locate a hidden cube, and found they succeeded far more often than random chance would predict. Even more impressive, human participants outperformed a sophisticated robotic arm equipped with AI, achieving 70.7% accuracy compared to the robot's 40%. (The Hidden Seventh Sense In Humans) *** A heart transplant saved Alison Conklin's life — but it also gave her someone else's memories, someone else's favorite songs, and someone else's stomach, because the moment she woke up from surgery, she could no longer eat meat. Scientists call it cellular memory, the theory that organs carry traces of their donors into new bodies, and the evidence is harder to dismiss than mainstream medicine would like to admit. (Transplanted Organs, Transplanted Memories)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:01.108 = Show Open
          00:04:12.291 = Transplanted Heart, Transplanted Memories
          00:27:41.647 = What If UFOs Aren’t From Space ***
          00:43:59.434 = Humans’ Hidden Seventh Sense ***
          00:52:50.487 = The Unexplained Mystery & Murder of a 1948 Taxi Driver, Part 1 ***
          01:11:27.567 = The Unexplained Mystery & Murder of a 1948 Taxi Driver, Part 2 ***
          01:21:30.333 = Show Close
          
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          Investigators now believe someone was casing Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home weeks before she was kidnapped — and the FBI's own analysis of her doorbell camera is what pointed them to the exact date.
          
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          Investigators now believe someone was casing Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home weeks before she was kidnapped — and the FBI's own analysis of her doorbell camera is what pointed them to the exact date.
          
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          ARTICLE, “America’s Real Vampire Panic | When The Dead Were Consuming The Living”: 
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          ARTICLE, “America’s Real Vampire Panic | When The Dead Were Consuming The Living”: 
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Come Fill My Cup” (June 27, 1977)
          00:46:27.960 = Half Hour to Kill, “Audition Episode, Never Aired” (October 29, 1946) ***WD
          01:14:45.527 = The Sealed Book, “Murderer Unknown” (August 19, 1945) ***WD
          01:44:14.592 = The Shadow, “The Leopard Strikes” (January 05, 1941)
          02:14:01.061 = Sleep No More, “Conquerors Isle” (November 21, 1956) ***WD
          02:42:35.328 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “The Boy Who Cried Woof” (December 24, 1984)
          02:56:29.941 = Strange Wills, “Mad Concerto” (June 08, 1946)
          03:26:21.444 = Strange, “Greenwood Acres” (October 10, 1955) ***WD
          03:38:54.287 = Suspense, “Dime a Dance” (January 13,1944)
          04:08:11.884 = Tales of the Frightened, “Story of Wood” (December 18, 1957)
          04:12:31.541 = The Creaking Door, “Aunt Mae” (1964-1968)
          04:41:32.785 = The Saint, “Red Rose” (May 20, 1951) ***WD
          05:10:44.205 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Come Fill My Cup” (June 27, 1977)
          00:46:27.960 = Half Hour to Kill, “Audition Episode, Never Aired” (October 29, 1946) ***WD
          01:14:45.527 = The Sealed Book, “Murderer Unknown” (August 19, 1945) ***WD
          01:44:14.592 = The Shadow, “The Leopard Strikes” (January 05, 1941)
          02:14:01.061 = Sleep No More, “Conquerors Isle” (November 21, 1956) ***WD
          02:42:35.328 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “The Boy Who Cried Woof” (December 24, 1984)
          02:56:29.941 = Strange Wills, “Mad Concerto” (June 08, 1946)
          03:26:21.444 = Strange, “Greenwood Acres” (October 10, 1955) ***WD
          03:38:54.287 = Suspense, “Dime a Dance” (January 13,1944)
          04:08:11.884 = Tales of the Frightened, “Story of Wood” (December 18, 1957)
          04:12:31.541 = The Creaking Door, “Aunt Mae” (1964-1968)
          04:41:32.785 = The Saint, “Red Rose” (May 20, 1951) ***WD
          05:10:44.205 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
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          Say his name five times in a mirror, and Candyman, a vengeful spirit born from love, betrayal, and unspeakable violence, will appear to continue his blood-soaked legend across generations.
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: If you look in a mirror and say his name five times, he will appear behind you, complete with a hook for a hand – covered in blood because his hand has been cut off. Isn’t that romantic? No? Well, Clive Barker’s 1992 horror cult classic “Candyman” actually began as a real-life love story. So how did it turn so gruesome and terrifying? (The Nightmarish Love Story Behind Horror’s Candyman) *** The Enfield Poltergeist has become infamous thanks to Ed and Lorraine Warren and “The Conjuring” films. That took place in a house in Brimsdown, Enfield, London England. But on the other side of the pond there is an Enfield, Illinois. Not as well known as the one in England of course, but they still have a horror in their past. One that took place four years before the Enfield incident in London… about a terrifying creature that locals who were alive at the time still get goosebumps talking about. (The Horror of the Enfield, Illinois Monster) *** Complex family dynamics and an infatuated businessman ended in a murder that was covered up and remained hidden for three decades, buried in the grounds of the house at 10324 Canyon Road. (A Dark Secret Leads To a Death On Canyon Road) *** One girl decided to go by the name of Lila, because her true name was Delilah but she didn’t want to be associated with that harlot in the Bible. The stories behind how people get nicknames can often be fascinating. So how do you supposed Margaret Dickson got tagged with the nickname of “Half Hangit Maggie”? (Half Hangit Maggie) *** The search for intelligent life in the universe has been a goal for decades, with everyone from NASA to SETI to backyard Ufologists looking to the skies, listening to various radio waves, hoping to catch just a glimpse, at least a hint of what we hope to find. But could it be that we’re looking in the wrong place? Perhaps the extraterrestrial intelligence, the more advanced life we seek to make contact with, is not out there somewhere… but it is here somewhere… already on Earth? (There Might Be Intelligent Life On Earth After All) *** Too often we are let down by those whom we look up to – and that goes doubly so for those in religious authority. How many well-known religious figures have toppled over after being exalted on high by the followers they so skillfully misled? Jim Bakker, Robert Tilton, Ted Haggard, Jimmy Swaggart… but none compare to Major Thomas Weir – a strict Presbyterian known for his powerful prayers, earning him a reputation for being one of the most saintly men of his time. But then he made a confession so outlandish, so ghastly and profane, they executed him. (Confession of a Warlock)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:03:42.594 = The Nightmarish Love Story Behind Horror’s “Candyman”
          00:19:53.864 = Horror of the Enfield Monster ***
          00:29:03.329 = Half Hang-It Maggie
          00:43:57.532 = Dark Secret Leads to a Death On Canyon Road ***
          00:51:32.380 = There Might Be Intelligent Life On Earth After All
          01:03:56.242 = Confession of a Warlock ***
          01:17:24.131 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Nightmarish Love Story Behind Horror’s Candyman” by Linda Meyers for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/m2jehmrs; music from Candyman soundtrack by Philip Glass
          “The Horror of the Enfield, Illinois Monster” by April A. Taylor for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ec4bpfh
          “A Dark Secret Leads To a Death On Canyon Road” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/knmaee7e
          “Half Hang-it Maggie” by Suzie at Digging Up 1800: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/m438c37r
          “There Might Be Intelligent Life On Earth After All” from Earth Chronicles: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3sehpz6w
          “Confession of a Warlock” from Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3u4tdup6
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          Originally aired: September 08, 2021
          
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          Say his name five times in a mirror, and Candyman, a vengeful spirit born from love, betrayal, and unspeakable violence, will appear to continue his blood-soaked legend across generations.
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: If you look in a mirror and say his name five times, he will appear behind you, complete with a hook for a hand – covered in blood because his hand has been cut off. Isn’t that romantic? No? Well, Clive Barker’s 1992 horror cult classic “Candyman” actually began as a real-life love story. So how did it turn so gruesome and terrifying? (The Nightmarish Love Story Behind Horror’s Candyman) *** The Enfield Poltergeist has become infamous thanks to Ed and Lorraine Warren and “The Conjuring” films. That took place in a house in Brimsdown, Enfield, London England. But on the other side of the pond there is an Enfield, Illinois. Not as well known as the one in England of course, but they still have a horror in their past. One that took place four years before the Enfield incident in London… about a terrifying creature that locals who were alive at the time still get goosebumps talking about. (The Horror of the Enfield, Illinois Monster) *** Complex family dynamics and an infatuated businessman ended in a murder that was covered up and remained hidden for three decades, buried in the grounds of the house at 10324 Canyon Road. (A Dark Secret Leads To a Death On Canyon Road) *** One girl decided to go by the name of Lila, because her true name was Delilah but she didn’t want to be associated with that harlot in the Bible. The stories behind how people get nicknames can often be fascinating. So how do you supposed Margaret Dickson got tagged with the nickname of “Half Hangit Maggie”? (Half Hangit Maggie) *** The search for intelligent life in the universe has been a goal for decades, with everyone from NASA to SETI to backyard Ufologists looking to the skies, listening to various radio waves, hoping to catch just a glimpse, at least a hint of what we hope to find. But could it be that we’re looking in the wrong place? Perhaps the extraterrestrial intelligence, the more advanced life we seek to make contact with, is not out there somewhere… but it is here somewhere… already on Earth? (There Might Be Intelligent Life On Earth After All) *** Too often we are let down by those whom we look up to – and that goes doubly so for those in religious authority. How many well-known religious figures have toppled over after being exalted on high by the followers they so skillfully misled? Jim Bakker, Robert Tilton, Ted Haggard, Jimmy Swaggart… but none compare to Major Thomas Weir – a strict Presbyterian known for his powerful prayers, earning him a reputation for being one of the most saintly men of his time. But then he made a confession so outlandish, so ghastly and profane, they executed him. (Confession of a Warlock)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:03:42.594 = The Nightmarish Love Story Behind Horror’s “Candyman”
          00:19:53.864 = Horror of the Enfield Monster ***
          00:29:03.329 = Half Hang-It Maggie
          00:43:57.532 = Dark Secret Leads to a Death On Canyon Road ***
          00:51:32.380 = There Might Be Intelligent Life On Earth After All
          01:03:56.242 = Confession of a Warlock ***
          01:17:24.131 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/space-rock-down
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          SONG FOR THIS EPISODE: https://weirddarkness.com/music-hallelujahcoarse/
          
          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260323
          
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70824405Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessDarknessFrom a ghost that refuses to leave a Russian palace to an asteroid that missed Earth by six hours, March 23 has been quietly catastrophic for centuries. | The Morning Weird Darkness *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*...
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          SONG FOR THIS EPISODE: https://weirddarkness.com/music-hallelujahcoarse/
          
          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260323
          
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1751asteroid_near_miss,cold_cases,cold_fusion,darren_marlar,george_stinney,ghost_stories,horror_podcast,march_23,morning_darkness,morning_weird_darkness,mwd,paranormal_podcast,strange_history,sylvia_plath,this_day_in_history,true_crime,tsar_paul_i,unsolved_murders,weird_darkness,weird_historyfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0608
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Fan Mail” (June 24, 1977)
          00:47:08.584 = CBC’s Nightfall, “Beauty’s Beast” (February 04, 1983)
          01:13:47.748 = Obsession, “Murder Deferred” aka “Second Best” (November 13, 1950)
          01:43:51.425 = Origin of Superstition, “Unlucky At Cards” (May 11, 1944) ***WD
          01:57:28.061 = Peril, “The Gamble” (November 07, 1947) ***WD
          02:22:09.692 = Mystery Playhouse, “Mathematics For Murder” (February 01, 1946) (LQ towards the end)
          02:45:52.933 = Price of Fear, “The Ninth Removal” (April 20, 1974)
          03:14:24.181 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “World Series Crime” (October 02, 1943) ***WD
          03:43:52.031 = Quiet Please, “Very Unimportant Person” (December 05, 1948)
          04:12:56.521 = Radio City Playhouse, “Level Crossing” (August 08, 1949)
          04:42:19.091 = Sam Spade, “Spoof On First Nighter” (November 16, 1947)
          04:58:31.630 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70824975Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:42:52 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Fan Mail” | When a devoted soap opera fan becomes so consumed by a fictional murder that she can no longer tell the difference between the show and reality, the lines between fantasy and real-life violence begin to dangerously blur. | #RetroRadio...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Fan Mail” (June 24, 1977)
          00:47:08.584 = CBC’s Nightfall, “Beauty’s Beast” (February 04, 1983)
          01:13:47.748 = Obsession, “Murder Deferred” aka “Second Best” (November 13, 1950)
          01:43:51.425 = Origin of Superstition, “Unlucky At Cards” (May 11, 1944) ***WD
          01:57:28.061 = Peril, “The Gamble” (November 07, 1947) ***WD
          02:22:09.692 = Mystery Playhouse, “Mathematics For Murder” (February 01, 1946) (LQ towards the end)
          02:45:52.933 = Price of Fear, “The Ninth Removal” (April 20, 1974)
          03:14:24.181 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “World Series Crime” (October 02, 1943) ***WD
          03:43:52.031 = Quiet Please, “Very Unimportant Person” (December 05, 1948)
          04:12:56.521 = Radio City Playhouse, “Level Crossing” (August 08, 1949)
          04:42:19.091 = Sam Spade, “Spoof On First Nighter” (November 16, 1947)
          04:58:31.630 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0608
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17961classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/wdr20260322/==========
          HOUR ONE: Is it possible that the monster your child sees under the bed or in the closet isn’t imaginary after all? We look at some true stories of people coming face to face with monsters in their own home. (When The Monster in the Closet is Real) *** Even for those immersed in Ufology, for many, a certain controversial subject is so troubling and disturbing they choose to outright ignore it, and seldom speak of it. It’s the question – are UFOs stealing humans’ souls? (Soul-Stealing Extraterrestrials) *** Stories of prisons housing the spirits of the dead is already dreary, but in England there is a prison called “The Cage” - and the haunting spirits there are real-life witches. (The Prison Haunted by Witches)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: If their walls could talk, lighthouses could share many stories from the past. Unfortunately, these objects don’t have the ability to tell their tales – but the phantoms that haunt them just might.
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: People have said they feel drained after seeing Black-Eyed Kids, or exhausted when speaking with whom they later discovered was a self-proclaimed vampire. Is it possible that otherworldly, ghostly entities, interdimensional creatures, and even occultist human beings are, in some way, literally feeding on us? (When The Supernatural Feeds On Us)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “St. Augustine’s Haunted Lighthouse” by Jessica Ferri: http://bit.ly/2ZF0e6N
          “The Confederate Dead of Point Lookout Lighthouse” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2zpkmeb
          “Haunted Lighthouses” posted at AngelsGhosts.com: http://bit.ly/2ZsBJFD
          Video and photos by Brad Marc mentioned in “The Prison Haunted By Witches”: https://tinyurl.com/y42x4mju
          “Paranormal Parasites” by Nick Redfern: https://amzn.to/3AWtVV9
          “UFOs and the Christian” by Paul (Eric) Inglesby: https://amzn.to/3cQwKpi
          “Communion” by Whitley Shrieber: https://amzn.to/47o58p0
          “Transformation” (part of the “Communion” series) by Whitley Shrieber: https://amzn.to/2W0iH9O
          “Book of the Damned” by Charles Fort: https://amzn.to/2KEnxEp
          “The Prison Haunted by Witches” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y7vrvv8m
          “When The Monster in the Closet is Real” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y9wsj78m
          “When The Supernatural Feeds On Us” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y7237jrs
          “Soul-Stealing Extraterrestrials” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ydera3z8
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          HOUR ONE: Is it possible that the monster your child sees under the bed or in the closet isn’t imaginary after all? We look at some true stories of people coming face to face with monsters in their own home. (When The Monster in the Closet is Real) *** Even for those immersed in Ufology, for many, a certain controversial subject is so troubling and disturbing they choose to outright ignore it, and seldom speak of it. It’s the question – are UFOs stealing humans’ souls? (Soul-Stealing Extraterrestrials) *** Stories of prisons housing the spirits of the dead is already dreary, but in England there is a prison called “The Cage” - and the haunting spirits there are real-life witches. (The Prison Haunted by Witches)
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: If their walls could talk, lighthouses could share many stories from the past. Unfortunately, these objects don’t have the ability to tell their tales – but the phantoms that haunt them just might.
          SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: People have said they feel drained after seeing Black-Eyed Kids, or exhausted when speaking with whom they later discovered was a self-proclaimed vampire. Is it possible that otherworldly, ghostly entities, interdimensional creatures, and even occultist human beings are, in some way, literally feeding on us? (When The Supernatural Feeds On Us)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          “St. Augustine’s Haunted Lighthouse” by Jessica Ferri: http://bit.ly/2ZF0e6N
          “The Confederate Dead of Point Lookout Lighthouse” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2zpkmeb
          “Haunted Lighthouses” posted at AngelsGhosts.com: http://bit.ly/2ZsBJFD
          Video and photos by Brad Marc mentioned in “The Prison Haunted By Witches”: https://tinyurl.com/y42x4mju
          “Paranormal Parasites” by Nick Redfern: https://amzn.to/3AWtVV9
          “UFOs and the Christian” by Paul (Eric) Inglesby: https://amzn.to/3cQwKpi
          “Communion” by Whitley Shrieber: https://amzn.to/47o58p0
          “Transformation” (part of the “Communion” series) by Whitley Shrieber: https://amzn.to/2W0iH9O
          “Book of the Damned” by Charles Fort: https://amzn.to/2KEnxEp
          “The Prison Haunted by Witches” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y7vrvv8m
          “When The Monster in the Closet is Real” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y9wsj78m
          “When The Supernatural Feeds On Us” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y7237jrs
          “Soul-Stealing Extraterrestrials” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ydera3z8
          ==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I...]]>5995falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/AnnelieseMichelhttps://pod.link/1078714736
          
          Anneliese Michel's tragic battle with horrific demonic possession and the exorcisms performed on her, inspired the chilling film “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”. But was she truly possessed, or suffering from schizophrenia? Or maybe something more sinister?
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PARANORMAL PUNK SONGS BASED ON THIS EPISODE: https://weirddarkness.com/music-anneliese
          
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: IN THIS EPISODE: Most horror film fans will either have seen or at least know about the 2005 movie, “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”. The story follows a woman who acts as a kind of defense attorney for a priest who is on trial for murder after a girl dies when he performs an exorcism on her. The film is loosely… very loosely… based on a real story of a girl named Anneliese Michel, who so demonically possessed, that in the span of just ten months she forced to endure 67 exorcisms. (The 67 Exorcisms of Anneliese Michel) *** Ever since the beginning of the 16th century, Penkaet Castle has been the scene of a number of unexplained mysteries – and people who visited this old lonely Scottish castle have had some terrifying experiences. (The Peculiar Happenings at Penkaet Castle) *** When they knock on your door and say, “Let us in” or “We need to use the phone” – do not let them through the door if you notice their eyes are completely black. I’m talking about black-eyed children. Have you ever wondered what happens if they do get through the door? The answer is not pretty. (What Happens When You Let a Black-Eyed-Kid Inside Your House?) *** Is it possible that a tribe in the Amazon found a way to travel to another dimension thousands of years ago – and still do so today, through something called DMT? (The DMT Mystery) *** Why do ghosts haunt us? Author and researcher Brian Haughton has a few thoughts and the subject and takes us through a short history of ghostly folklore, and some theories as to why there are hauntings in the first place. (Ghosts and Folklore) *** Things begin to feel or sound wrong. You feel you are the size of a mouse, or the size of a mountain – or the objects you are looking at are the wrong size. The whole concept of time might become meaningless and confusing to you. You’ll have no way to control it, your doctor won’t be able to help, and you’ll never see it coming. With a name like Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, it might sound harmless, but once you hear what it is, you’ll hope or your children never get it. (What Is It Like To Have Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:51.852 = Show Open
          00:04:15.038 = The 67 Exorcisms of Anneliese Michel
          00:19:50.505 = The Peculiar Happening at Penkaet Castle ***
          00:28:04.010 = What Happens When You Let a Black-Eyed Kids Inside Your House?00:38:52.330 = The DMT Mystery ***
          00:45:53.133 = Ghosts and Folklore
          00:55:29.124 = Alice In Wonderland Syndrome
          01:04:58.990 = Show Close
          = Song, “Anneliese”
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AnnelieseMichel
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The 67 Exorcisms of Anneliese Michel” story = from Bugged Space Horror Stories
          https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/cfv4v4ur; and Gabe Paoletti from All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x4f53zth
          “The 67 Exorcisms of Anneliese Michel” audio clips = https://weirddarkness.com/anneliese-michel-audio/
          “The Peculiar Happenings at Penkaet Castle” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2u392v3h
          “The DMT Mystery” posted at Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4t8nk68p
          “Ghosts and Folklore” by Brian Haughton: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tmt86wna
          “What Happens When You Let a Black-Eyed-Kid Inside Your House?” by Lara Cuschieri for Horror Movie Blog:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x764p4rd
          “What Is It Like To Have Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?” by Laura Allan for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/cs8we4u8
          
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: September 06, 2021
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70819313Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:53:44 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessLook for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736 Anneliese Michel's tragic battle with...https://pod.link/1078714736
          
          Anneliese Michel's tragic battle with horrific demonic possession and the exorcisms performed on her, inspired the chilling film “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”. But was she truly possessed, or suffering from schizophrenia? Or maybe something more sinister?
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PARANORMAL PUNK SONGS BASED ON THIS EPISODE: https://weirddarkness.com/music-anneliese
          
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: IN THIS EPISODE: Most horror film fans will either have seen or at least know about the 2005 movie, “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”. The story follows a woman who acts as a kind of defense attorney for a priest who is on trial for murder after a girl dies when he performs an exorcism on her. The film is loosely… very loosely… based on a real story of a girl named Anneliese Michel, who so demonically possessed, that in the span of just ten months she forced to endure 67 exorcisms. (The 67 Exorcisms of Anneliese Michel) *** Ever since the beginning of the 16th century, Penkaet Castle has been the scene of a number of unexplained mysteries – and people who visited this old lonely Scottish castle have had some terrifying experiences. (The Peculiar Happenings at Penkaet Castle) *** When they knock on your door and say, “Let us in” or “We need to use the phone” – do not let them through the door if you notice their eyes are completely black. I’m talking about black-eyed children. Have you ever wondered what happens if they do get through the door? The answer is not pretty. (What Happens When You Let a Black-Eyed-Kid Inside Your House?) *** Is it possible that a tribe in the Amazon found a way to travel to another dimension thousands of years ago – and still do so today, through something called DMT? (The DMT Mystery) *** Why do ghosts haunt us? Author and researcher Brian Haughton has a few thoughts and the subject and takes us through a short history of ghostly folklore, and some theories as to why there are hauntings in the first place. (Ghosts and Folklore) *** Things begin to feel or sound wrong. You feel you are the size of a mouse, or the size of a mountain – or the objects you are looking at are the wrong size. The whole concept of time might become meaningless and confusing to you. You’ll have no way to control it, your doctor won’t be able to help, and you’ll never see it coming. With a name like Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, it might sound harmless, but once you hear what it is, you’ll hope or your children never get it. (What Is It Like To Have Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:51.852 = Show Open
          00:04:15.038 = The 67 Exorcisms of Anneliese Michel
          00:19:50.505 = The Peculiar Happening at Penkaet Castle ***
          00:28:04.010 = What Happens When You Let a Black-Eyed Kids Inside Your House?00:38:52.330 = The DMT Mystery ***
          00:45:53.133 = Ghosts and Folklore
          00:55:29.124 = Alice In Wonderland Syndrome
          01:04:58.990 = Show Close
          = Song, “Anneliese”
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          4367anneliese_michel,bavaria_germany,catholic_exorcism,death_by_exorcism,demonic_possession,demonic_voices,emily_rose_true_story,exorcism_gone_wrong,exorcism_recording,faith_vs_science,horror_podcast,negligent_homicide,paranormal_true_crime,possession_or_mental_illness,priests_on_trial,real_exorcism,supernatural_podcast,temporal_lobe_epilepsy,true_horror_stories,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/cotu-aiexorcismhttps://pod.link/1651062114
          
          Every May, priests, police officers, and doctors gather in Rome to study exorcism — and this year, they're studying something new: artificial intelligence.
          
          SERMON TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-aiexorcism
          
          Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2026.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70816757Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:59:50 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessLook for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1651062114 Every May, priests, police officers,...https://pod.link/1651062114
          
          Every May, priests, police officers, and doctors gather in Rome to study exorcism — and this year, they're studying something new: artificial intelligence.
          
          SERMON TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-aiexorcism
          
          Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2026.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2612ai_and_occult,ai_and_religion,ai_deepfakes,christian_podcast,deepfake_pastors,digital_deception,evangelical_sermon,false_prophets,genz_occult,occult_in_church,occult_technology,paranormal_sermon,rise_of_witchcraft,spiritual_discernment,spiritual_warfare,syncretism,vatican_ai_warning,vatican_exorcism,weird_darkness,witchtokfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0607https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          “Green Vase” | When a writer moves into an isolated country house to finish his novel, he discovers an ugly green vase that must never be moved — and something sealed in the attic that stirs every time it is. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0607
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Red Circle” (June 23, 1977)
          00:47:06.933 = Beyond Midnight, “Green Vase” (1940) ***WD
          01:14:48.243 = MindWebs, “Knock” (May 01, 1976)
          01:43:38.175 = Starlight Theater, “Man Hires Hit Man To Kill Him” (ADU) ***WD
          02:11:18.231 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)
          02:40:52.602 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Eleventh Juror” (April 03, 1945) ***WD
          03:04:56.101 = World Adventures Club, “Living Mummy” (1932) ***WD
          03:18:11.372 = Murder at Midnight, “Thirteenth Floor” (January 27, 1947) ***WD
          03:44:40.087 = Black Museum, “The Open End Wrench” (January 26, 1952)
          04:08:47.428 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Man Who Knew Everything” (October 09, 1951) ***WD (LQ)
          04:38:59.856 = Mystery House, “Complete With Quartet” (September 16, 1945) ***WD
          05:05:27.559 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0607
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70805997Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:10:15 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessLook for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR “Green Vase” | When a writer...https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          “Green Vase” | When a writer moves into an isolated country house to finish his novel, he discovers an ugly green vase that must never be moved — and something sealed in the attic that stirs every time it is. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0607
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Red Circle” (June 23, 1977)
          00:47:06.933 = Beyond Midnight, “Green Vase” (1940) ***WD
          01:14:48.243 = MindWebs, “Knock” (May 01, 1976)
          01:43:38.175 = Starlight Theater, “Man Hires Hit Man To Kill Him” (ADU) ***WD
          02:11:18.231 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)
          02:40:52.602 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Eleventh Juror” (April 03, 1945) ***WD
          03:04:56.101 = World Adventures Club, “Living Mummy” (1932) ***WD
          03:18:11.372 = Murder at Midnight, “Thirteenth Floor” (January 27, 1947) ***WD
          03:44:40.087 = Black Museum, “The Open End Wrench” (January 26, 1952)
          04:08:47.428 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Man Who Knew Everything” (October 09, 1951) ***WD (LQ)
          04:38:59.856 = Mystery House, “Complete With Quartet” (September 16, 1945) ***WD
          05:05:27.559 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0607
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18378classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SleepyHollow
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: The true story behind “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” - plus I’ll narrate the entire story as Washington Irving wrote it back in 1820! *** Students move into a relative’s home near where they’ll be training on the job – and not even the owner of the home knew what frights were happening in her upstairs rooms. (Two Months of Terror) *** A ghostly sentinel, a dark witch’s revenge, a haunted church, and other unexplained happenings – they all seem to take place in and around a certain cemetery in Salem, Ohio. (Haunted Salem Cemetery) *** It is said that some hundred years ago, people in Jamaica believed the powers of so-called “Shadow Killers”. But who were they? (Shadow Killers of Jamaica) *** Police had stopped the investigation of Nicole van den Hurk's murder, so her stepbrother falsely confessed in order to get her body reexamined for DNA testing. (False Confession) *** Although most scientists say that traveling in time “still” is not possible, a Washington lawyer says he has done it dozens of times as part of a secret project during the Cold War. (Proof of Time Travel) *** Is it possible that the origin of Dracula, the Devil, and even the evil bloodsucking Baobhan Sith all have their origins from one source? (Sumerian Vampires)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and The Foreboding
          00:01:55.978 = Show Open
          00:04:09.001 = Sumerian Vampires
          00:13:12.613 = False Confessions ***
          00:19:04.576 = Proof of Time Travel
          00:23:41.004 = Shadow Killers of Jamaica
          00:31:08.608 = Two Months of Terror ***
          00:35:24.899 = Haunted Salem Cemetery
          00:38:51.321 = The True Story Behind “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
          00:44:48.221 = Introduction to “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” ***
          00:47:28.653 = The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Part 1
          01:26:19.709 = The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Part 2 ***
          02:06:48.284 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SleepyHollow
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Shadow Killers of Jamaica” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/snaw8qf
          “Sumerian Vampires” by Ashley Cowie for Ancient Origins: https://tinyurl.com/yc8w55yc
          “Haunted Salem Cemetery” by an unknown author: (website no longer exists)
          “False Confession” by Aimee Lamoureux for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/s4nfedd
          “Two Months of Terror” by Zaruje from YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/tocpntw
          “Proof of Time Travel” posted at Alien UFO Sightings: https://tinyurl.com/tz963b2
          “The Legend of Sleep Hollow” by Washington Irving: https://tinyurl.com/9ra9bj4
          “The True Story of Sleepy Hollow” by Amanda Pallay: https://tinyurl.com/y8q67s3l
          
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          Originally aired: October 04, 2018
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70805188Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:26:47 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessEveryone knows the tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman — but the real history behind Washington Irving's classic is darker and stranger than the fiction. The Hudson River Valley's lawless past, real Hessian soldiers, and a real man named...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: The true story behind “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” - plus I’ll narrate the entire story as Washington Irving wrote it back in 1820! *** Students move into a relative’s home near where they’ll be training on the job – and not even the owner of the home knew what frights were happening in her upstairs rooms. (Two Months of Terror) *** A ghostly sentinel, a dark witch’s revenge, a haunted church, and other unexplained happenings – they all seem to take place in and around a certain cemetery in Salem, Ohio. (Haunted Salem Cemetery) *** It is said that some hundred years ago, people in Jamaica believed the powers of so-called “Shadow Killers”. But who were they? (Shadow Killers of Jamaica) *** Police had stopped the investigation of Nicole van den Hurk's murder, so her stepbrother falsely confessed in order to get her body reexamined for DNA testing. (False Confession) *** Although most scientists say that traveling in time “still” is not possible, a Washington lawyer says he has done it dozens of times as part of a secret project during the Cold War. (Proof of Time Travel) *** Is it possible that the origin of Dracula, the Devil, and even the evil bloodsucking Baobhan Sith all have their origins from one source? (Sumerian Vampires)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and The Foreboding
          00:01:55.978 = Show Open
          00:04:09.001 = Sumerian Vampires
          00:13:12.613 = False Confessions ***
          00:19:04.576 = Proof of Time Travel
          00:23:41.004 = Shadow Killers of Jamaica
          00:31:08.608 = Two Months of Terror ***
          00:35:24.899 = Haunted Salem Cemetery
          00:38:51.321 = The True Story Behind “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
          00:44:48.221 = Introduction to “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” ***
          00:47:28.653 = The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Part 1
          01:26:19.709 = The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Part 2 ***
          02:06:48.284 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SleepyHollow
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Shadow Killers of Jamaica” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/snaw8qf
          “Sumerian Vampires” by Ashley Cowie for Ancient Origins: https://tinyurl.com/yc8w55yc
          “Haunted Salem Cemetery” by...]]>7911american,crane,darkness,folklore,ghost,headless,history,hollow,horror,horseman,ichabod,irving,paranormal,podcast,sleepy,stories,story,true,washington,weirdfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0606https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR
          
          “Tomorrow Cloudy and Cold” | A young drifter with no past and no roots agrees to become a scientist's paid test subject — never suspecting that the experiments would unleash something inside him that could destroy everything he's finally found worth living for. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0606
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Tomorrow Cloudy and Cold” (June 21, 1977)
          00:47:19.830 = House of Mystery, “The Ghost Who Forgot Halloween” (October 27, 1945) ***WD
          01:18:41.340 = Incredible But True, “The Monk of Sawtooth Mountain” (1950-1951)
          01:22:25.836 = Inner Sanctum, “Terrible Vengeance” | Australian Version | June 14, 1942)
          01:47:38.378 = The Key, “Window Cleaner” (1956) ***WD
          02:13:22.851 = Lights Out, “Organ” (May 12, 1937) ***WD
          02:43:12.734 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Return of Peter Grimm” (February 13, 1939)
          03:44:55.800 = Macabre, “Weekend” (November 20, 1961) ***WD
          04:12:15.506 = Philip Marlowe, “Birds On Wing” (November 26, 1949)
          04:41:37.413 = The Black Mass, “Outsider” (November 20, 1968) ***WD
          05:03:45.726 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
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          “Tomorrow Cloudy and Cold” | A young drifter with no past and no roots agrees to become a scientist's paid test subject — never suspecting that the experiments would unleash something inside him that could destroy everything he's finally found worth living for. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0606
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Tomorrow Cloudy and Cold” (June 21, 1977)
          00:47:19.830 = House of Mystery, “The Ghost Who Forgot Halloween” (October 27, 1945) ***WD
          01:18:41.340 = Incredible But True, “The Monk of Sawtooth Mountain” (1950-1951)
          01:22:25.836 = Inner Sanctum, “Terrible Vengeance” | Australian Version | June 14, 1942)
          01:47:38.378 = The Key, “Window Cleaner” (1956) ***WD
          02:13:22.851 = Lights Out, “Organ” (May 12, 1937) ***WD
          02:43:12.734 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Return of Peter Grimm” (February 13, 1939)
          03:44:55.800 = Macabre, “Weekend” (November 20, 1961) ***WD
          04:12:15.506 = Philip Marlowe, “Birds On Wing” (November 26, 1949)
          04:41:37.413 = The Black Mass, “Outsider” (November 20, 1968) ***WD
          05:03:45.726 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
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          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PARANORMAL PUNK SONGS BASED ON THIS EPISODE:
          https://weirddarkness.com/music-bewarethebloodybenders
          
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein’s creation… no list of monsters would be complete without our toilet-paper-covered friend, “The Mummy” and, of course, the curse that goes with it. But in real life, did the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 unleash a terrible curse? (The Mummy’s Curse) *** When driving towards the banks of the Chunky River in Mississippi, it’s best not to ignore the “Stuckey Bridge Closed” sign. In fact, you might want to avoid the bridge altogether if you are the least bit squeamish. (The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Bridge) *** Feelings created by your living area. Can your home truly dictate the way you feel? (Feelings of Pain, Hatred and Anger Caused By My Apartment) *** In the early 1870s the counties of Labette and Montgomery in Kansas were experiencing an alarming number of missing persons. Could a local grocery owner and his family be to blame? (The Bloody Benders) *** The legend of Lavinia Fisher has been told and retold since her execution in Charleston, South Carolina in 1820 and with each telling it has grown more extravagant and further from the truth. (The Legend of Lavinia Fisher) *** Why are so many mysterious vanishings combined with some type of cloud, fog or mist? (Mysterious Mists And Strange Vanishings) *** Frank Lloyd Wright is regarded as one of the most brilliant minds in the history of American architecture. One of his creations was Taliesin, meant to be a hideaway for Wright and his mistress. But that beautiful home soon became a scene of utter horror – and it left behind a haunting. (Murder at Taliesin) *** A family buys a home to renovate and resell – but soon they come to realize why the previous owners might have been so eager to sell the house and get out. (The Shadow On My Sofa) *** A big smile is usually a joy-filled and even comforting sight – so why do so many terrifying encounters with evil include entities or villains with evil grins? (Smiling, Sinister and Supernatural) *** If you decide to visit the most haunted house in Philadelphia, whatever you do, avoid the "Death Chair." (Baleroy Mansion)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:10.503 = Show Open
          00:05:21.354 = The Mummy’s Curse
          00:22:25.375 = The Shadow On My Sofa ***
          00:27:33.816 = Smiling, Sinister, and Supernatural
          00:33:28.402 = Baleroy Mansion
          00:39:11.250 = Murder At Taliesin ***
          00:46:02.563 = Mysterious Mists and Strange Vanishings
          01:08:43.254 = The Legend of Lavinia Fisher ***
          01:18:25.912 = The Bloody Benders
          01:29:25.355 = Feeling of Pain, Hatred, and Anger By My Apartment ***
          01:31:05.910 = The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Bridge
          01:35:49.887 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MummyCurse
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Smiling, Sinister and Supernatural” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/s2lpr7x
          “Baleroy Mansion” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/yb5N30m4CMj
          “The Shadow On My Sofa” by Bramble Woods, posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/qr49lmy
          “Murder at Taliesin” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n6w9vncw
          “The Mummy’s Curse” posted at The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/tm4xmmb
          “The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Bridge” by Jennifer Jacob for The Meridian Star: http://ow.ly/oYTk30m2RCG
          “The Legend of Lavinia Fisher” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/oxmjskn
          “The Bloody Benders” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/mx72xxd
          “Feelings of Pain, Hatred and Anger Caused By My Apartment” by Gary Vasey at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://tinyurl.com/rhcanqr
          “Mysterious Mists and Strange Vanishings” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/vmadbwn
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
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          Originally aired: January 30, 2020
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70789998Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:37:42 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessDid the discovery of King Tut’s tomb really unleash a deadly ancient curse, or were the strange deaths that followed just eerie coincidences fueled by superstition and sensational headlines? *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PARANORMAL PUNK SONGS BASED ON THIS EPISODE:
          https://weirddarkness.com/music-bewarethebloodybenders
          
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein’s creation… no list of monsters would be complete without our toilet-paper-covered friend, “The Mummy” and, of course, the curse that goes with it. But in real life, did the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 unleash a terrible curse? (The Mummy’s Curse) *** When driving towards the banks of the Chunky River in Mississippi, it’s best not to ignore the “Stuckey Bridge Closed” sign. In fact, you might want to avoid the bridge altogether if you are the least bit squeamish. (The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Bridge) *** Feelings created by your living area. Can your home truly dictate the way you feel? (Feelings of Pain, Hatred and Anger Caused By My Apartment) *** In the early 1870s the counties of Labette and Montgomery in Kansas were experiencing an alarming number of missing persons. Could a local grocery owner and his family be to blame? (The Bloody Benders) *** The legend of Lavinia Fisher has been told and retold since her execution in Charleston, South Carolina in 1820 and with each telling it has grown more extravagant and further from the truth. (The Legend of Lavinia Fisher) *** Why are so many mysterious vanishings combined with some type of cloud, fog or mist? (Mysterious Mists And Strange Vanishings) *** Frank Lloyd Wright is regarded as one of the most brilliant minds in the history of American architecture. One of his creations was Taliesin, meant to be a hideaway for Wright and his mistress. But that beautiful home soon became a scene of utter horror – and it left behind a haunting. (Murder at Taliesin) *** A family buys a home to renovate and resell – but soon they come to realize why the previous owners might have been so eager to sell the house and get out. (The Shadow On My Sofa) *** A big smile is usually a joy-filled and even comforting sight – so why do so many terrifying encounters with evil include entities or villains with evil grins? (Smiling, Sinister and Supernatural) *** If you decide to visit the most haunted house in Philadelphia, whatever you do, avoid the "Death Chair." (Baleroy Mansion)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:10.503 = Show Open
          00:05:21.354 = The Mummy’s Curse
          00:22:25.375 = The Shadow On My Sofa ***
          00:27:33.816 = Smiling, Sinister, and Supernatural
          00:33:28.402 = Baleroy Mansion
          00:39:11.250 = Murder At Taliesin ***
          00:46:02.563 = Mysterious Mists and Strange Vanishings
          01:08:43.254 = The Legend of Lavinia Fisher ***
          01:18:25.912 = The Bloody Benders
          01:29:25.355 = Feeling of Pain, Hatred, and Anger By My Apartment ***
          01:31:05.910 = The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Bridge
          01:35:49.887 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          6138ancient_curse,ancient_egypt,ancient_history,ancient_mysteries,cursed_objects,egyptian_archaeology,egyptian_tomb,howard_carter,king_tut,lord_carnarvon,mummy,mummys_curse,mysterious_deaths,paranormal,pharaohs_curse,supernatural,toxic_mold,tutankhamun,unexplained_deaths,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/RobotArrest
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/RobotArrest
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/RobotArrest
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          SONG FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIR6CRdmQLo
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70775958Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:44:32 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFrom a medieval plague blamed on the stars to a presidential assassin's final words, March 20 has a full calendar of weird. | The Morning Weird Darkness *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* SONG FOR THIS EPISODE:...
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          SONG FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIR6CRdmQLo
          
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          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1523falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0605
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Birth Mark” (June 20, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:41.302 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Death at X Bar” (1947-1950)
          00:50:37.698 = Future Tense, “Picture’s Don’t Lie” (May 09, 1974) ***WD
          01:18:00.348 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)
          02:01:27.849 = Michael Shayne, “Case of Hate That Killed” (October 19, 1949) ***WD
          02:27:55.132 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (October 19, 1949) ***WD
          02:51:33.820 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Keeping His Promise” (September 13, 1980)
          03:19:39.124 = The Haunting Hour, “The Devil’s Deep” (1945-1949)
          03:47:03.346 = Hermit’s Cave, “The House of Murder” (April 13, 1947) ***WD
          04:11:25.045 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Speaks With Ten Fingers” (September 18, 1946)
          04:37:43.415 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Genuine Guarnarius” (November 16, 1946)
          05:06:57.329 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0605
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70770791Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:14:35 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The Birth-Mark” | A man’s growing obsession with a tiny flaw on his wife’s face begins to reveal a far more disturbing imperfection within himself. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Birth Mark” (June 20, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:41.302 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Death at X Bar” (1947-1950)
          00:50:37.698 = Future Tense, “Picture’s Don’t Lie” (May 09, 1974) ***WD
          01:18:00.348 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)
          02:01:27.849 = Michael Shayne, “Case of Hate That Killed” (October 19, 1949) ***WD
          02:27:55.132 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (October 19, 1949) ***WD
          02:51:33.820 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Keeping His Promise” (September 13, 1980)
          03:19:39.124 = The Haunting Hour, “The Devil’s Deep” (1945-1949)
          03:47:03.346 = Hermit’s Cave, “The House of Murder” (April 13, 1947) ***WD
          04:11:25.045 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Speaks With Ten Fingers” (September 18, 1946)
          04:37:43.415 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Genuine Guarnarius” (November 16, 1946)
          05:06:57.329 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          
          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Does Stanley Kubrick's classic 1980 film The Shining contain a hidden code about the Apollo moon landings? (Under a Shining Moon) *** Poltergeists have been reported as having unique personalities. Some are violent, others are eerily playful. But in Vietnam, they are dealing with one that likes to start fires. (Pyromaniac Poltergeist) *** In 1885 a madman stalked the streets of Austin, Texas, slaughtering women where they slept. You might think he was inspired by London’s Jack the Ripper – but this was three years before anyone ever knew about Jack. (The Servant Girl Murders) *** Are ghosts and shadow people the same thing? Author Jacob Shelton doesn’t think so – and gives us an in-depth essay behind his reasoning. (Ghosts And Shadows) *** In September, 1935, the Labor Day Hurricane obliterated the Florida Keys, killing hundreds. Even today, more than 83 years later, skeletal remains still continue to occasionally be found… as do some of their ghosts. (Ghosts Of The Labor Day Hurricane) *** Nathaniel Bar-Jonah was accused of murdering a child. Soon, his neighbors remembered the strange meat he'd given them years before. (Child Killer and Cannibal) *** Was the notorious Dr Crippen, convicted and executed in 1910 for the murder of his wife Cora, actually innocent? (Dr. Crippen and the Chamber of Murder and Horror) *** Two women decide to move into a flat together – but quickly find out they might have a paranormal third roommate they didn’t know about. (The Other Flatmate) *** In the wild frontier of the 1790s, Americans had much to be worried about. Drought, famine, being injured with no one there to get help for you, poisonous snakes, hungry wolves, even being scalped by bloodthirsty natives of the land. But nothing was so scary as… the Harpe brothers. You see, the Harpe brothers didn’t choose their victims – they simply killed anyone who got in their way, including women and children. (Two of the Outlaws of Cave-In Rock)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:52.476 = Show Open
          00:05:45.252 = Under a Shining Moon
          00:41:38.864 = The Servant Girl Murders***
          00:48:50.996 = Pyromaniac Poltergeists
          00:52:36.772 = The Harpe Brothers: Two Of The Outlaws of Cave-In Rock
          01:01:33.492 = The Other Flatmate
          01:08:18.309 = Dr. Crippen and the Chamber of Murder And Horror***
          01:31:50.162 = Ghosts of the Labor Day Hurricane***
          01:34:20.228 = Child Killer and Cannibal
          01:43:42.164 = Ghosts and Shadows
          01:54:37.531 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:Cover of the theme from “The Shining” by Kay Bizzy on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/uv7pjwu
          “Under a Shining Moon” posted at The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/sdagzpx
          “Pyromaniac Poltergeists” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/s5cprcy
          “The Servant Girl Murders” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/Ah7L30m0syh
          “Ghosts and Shadows” by Jacob Shelton” for Graveyard Shift: http://ow.ly/QWtJ30m1gGF
          “Child Killer and Cannibal” by Wyatt Redd for All That’s Interesting: http://ow.ly/w3LT30m1fSy
          “Ghosts Of The Labor Day Hurricane” by an unknown author: (website no longer exists)
          “Dr. Crippen and the Chamber of Murder and Horror” posted at The Unredacted: http://ow.ly/MsGr30m1fx1
          “The Harpe Brothers: Two Of The Outlaws Of Cave-In Rock” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/hk4930m1fy1
          “The Other Flatmate” by Jubeele at YourGhostStories.com: http://ow.ly/wSxJ30m1fzu=====
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          Originally aired: September 27, 2018
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Does Stanley Kubrick's classic 1980 film The Shining contain a hidden code about the Apollo moon landings? (Under a Shining Moon) *** Poltergeists have been reported as having unique personalities. Some are violent, others are eerily playful. But in Vietnam, they are dealing with one that likes to start fires. (Pyromaniac Poltergeist) *** In 1885 a madman stalked the streets of Austin, Texas, slaughtering women where they slept. You might think he was inspired by London’s Jack the Ripper – but this was three years before anyone ever knew about Jack. (The Servant Girl Murders) *** Are ghosts and shadow people the same thing? Author Jacob Shelton doesn’t think so – and gives us an in-depth essay behind his reasoning. (Ghosts And Shadows) *** In September, 1935, the Labor Day Hurricane obliterated the Florida Keys, killing hundreds. Even today, more than 83 years later, skeletal remains still continue to occasionally be found… as do some of their ghosts. (Ghosts Of The Labor Day Hurricane) *** Nathaniel Bar-Jonah was accused of murdering a child. Soon, his neighbors remembered the strange meat he'd given them years before. (Child Killer and Cannibal) *** Was the notorious Dr Crippen, convicted and executed in 1910 for the murder of his wife Cora, actually innocent? (Dr. Crippen and the Chamber of Murder and Horror) *** Two women decide to move into a flat together – but quickly find out they might have a paranormal third roommate they didn’t know about. (The Other Flatmate) *** In the wild frontier of the 1790s, Americans had much to be worried about. Drought, famine, being injured with no one there to get help for you, poisonous snakes, hungry wolves, even being scalped by bloodthirsty natives of the land. But nothing was so scary as… the Harpe brothers. You see, the Harpe brothers didn’t choose their victims – they simply killed anyone who got in their way, including women and children. (Two of the Outlaws of Cave-In Rock)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:52.476 = Show Open
          00:05:45.252 = Under a Shining Moon
          00:41:38.864 = The Servant Girl Murders***
          00:48:50.996 = Pyromaniac Poltergeists
          00:52:36.772 = The Harpe Brothers: Two Of The Outlaws of Cave-In Rock
          01:01:33.492 = The Other Flatmate
          01:08:18.309 = Dr. Crippen and the Chamber of Murder And Horror***
          01:31:50.162 = Ghosts of the Labor Day Hurricane***
          01:34:20.228 = Child Killer and Cannibal
          01:43:42.164 = Ghosts and Shadows
          01:54:37.531 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/kubrick
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:Cover of the theme from...]]>7003apollo_11_conspiracy,baphomet,classic_horror_films,conspiracy_theories,darren_marlar,film_analysis,hidden_meanings,horror_film_secrets,jack_nicholson,kubricks_odyssey,kubrick_symbolism,moon_landing_hoax,nasa_conspiracy,paranormal_podcast,room_237,stanley_kubrick,the_shining,the_shining_theories,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/aliensdotgov
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          DISCLOSURE DAY Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCYT8vb2siQ
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          DISCLOSURE DAY Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCYT8vb2siQ
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Two Motives For Murder” (June 17, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:34.701 = Dimension X, “There Will Come Soft Rains” and “Invasion” (June 17, 1950) ***WD
          01:15:57.012 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The House Where Death Lives” (November 07, 1944) (LQ)
          01:29:10.131 = The Eleventh Hour, “Mountain Climber” (1947-1948) ***WD (LQ)
          01:55:27.092 = Escape, “Finger of Doom” (March 19, 1949)
          02:24:53.830 = Everyman’s Theater, “Cat Wife” (October 18, 1940)
          02:53:53.236 = Murder By Experts, “It’s Luck That Counts” (August 29, 1949) ***WD
          03:23:23.351 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Mutants” (March 26, 1958) ***WD
          03:41:29.971 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ)
          04:05:10.296 = Dark Fantasy, “W Is For Werewolf” (February 13, 1942)
          04:29:25.917 = Fear on 4, “Blood Of Eva Bergen” (January 23, 1988)
          04:57:09.801 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Two Motives For Murder” (June 17, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:34.701 = Dimension X, “There Will Come Soft Rains” and “Invasion” (June 17, 1950) ***WD
          01:15:57.012 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The House Where Death Lives” (November 07, 1944) (LQ)
          01:29:10.131 = The Eleventh Hour, “Mountain Climber” (1947-1948) ***WD (LQ)
          01:55:27.092 = Escape, “Finger of Doom” (March 19, 1949)
          02:24:53.830 = Everyman’s Theater, “Cat Wife” (October 18, 1940)
          02:53:53.236 = Murder By Experts, “It’s Luck That Counts” (August 29, 1949) ***WD
          03:23:23.351 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Mutants” (March 26, 1958) ***WD
          03:41:29.971 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ)
          04:05:10.296 = Dark Fantasy, “W Is For Werewolf” (February 13, 1942)
          04:29:25.917 = Fear on 4, “Blood Of Eva Bergen” (January 23, 1988)
          04:57:09.801 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          SPRING-HEELED JACK SONG/VIDEO: https://youtu.be/BuPGmWHRQfE?si=COI_WlzdAi9qWhft
          SMUTTYNOSE MURDERS SONG/VIDEO: https://youtu.be/HJILqbxd_rM?si=spP4bDc0_ZSpS9wx
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Was the legendary Spring Heeled Jack an Irish nobleman? (The Devil in the Dark Cloak: Unmasking Spring Heeled Jack) *** During the early morning hours of August 11, 1887, a terrible train crash occurred near the small town of Chatsworth, Illinois -- and left ghostly legends in its wake. (Hauntings of Illinois’ Worst Train Disaster) *** It was a beautiful old home – a Queen Anne Victorian, with gingerbread-like shingles and trim all the way around, painted beige. One look, and you knew joy-filled years were lived in that home. But you know what they say… don’t judge a book by its cover. (Noises and Unexplained Happenings) *** Seventeen years after he disappeared, has a man’s killer been brought to justice? (The Strange Case of Zebb Quinn’s Disappearance) *** A man shares his belief that he is being stalked – by something paranormal. (The Gray Lady) *** One of our Weirdo family members shares how the strange Elisa Lam case creeped into a terrifying case of sleep paralysis. (Terror From The Elisa Lam Case) *** The Bermuda Triangle is not the only vortex of missing ships, and half a world away, in a whole other ocean, there lies a counterpart in the waters near Japan, which by all accounts is just as strange as its Bermuda cousin. (The Devil’s Sea) *** A man who has had no issues before is suddenly finding the energy in his house is out of whack. (Something Is Messing With The Energy In My House) *** With all the men of the house gone fishing, an axe murder chooses the perfect time to attack and kill the women inside. (The Smuttynose Murders)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:02.595 = Show Open
          00:04:18.659 = Devil In The Dark Cloak: Unmasking Spring Heeled Jack
          00:14:53.152 = Illinois Train Disaster ***
          00:29:25.340 = Something Is Missing With The Energy In My House ***
          00:42:30.059 = Smuttynose Murders
          00:53:42.573 = The Gray Lady
          01:03:39.568 = Wack Energy
          01:06:30.381 = Terror From The Elisa Lam Case ***
          01:09:11.382 = The Devil’s Sea of Japan
          01:19:22.926 = The Strange Case of Zeb Quinn’s Disappearance ***
          01:25:12.762 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Hauntings of Illinois’ Worst Train Disaster” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/ryh3m8x
          “Noises and Unexplained Happenings”: https://tinyurl.com/txp3haq
          “The Devil in the Dark Cloak: Unmasking Spring Heeled Jack”: https://tinyurl.com/wkgr663
          “The Strange Case of Zebb Quinn’s Disappearance” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/MTpL30lUmaF
          “The Devil’s Sea of Japan” by Brent Swancer: https://tinyurl.com/sprcpur
          “Terror From the Elisa Lam Case” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com
          “The Gray Lady”: https://tinyurl.com/uymg3y5
          “The Smuttynose Murders” by Robert Wilhelm: https://tinyurl.com/a6kue74
          “Something Is Messing With The Energy In My House” by Russel James: https://tinyurl.com/r3ygrco=====
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          Originally aired: September 21, 2018
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SpringHeeledJack
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70729379Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:54:01 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessVictorian London was gripped by terror as a cloaked, fire-breathing monster with glowing red eyes and razor claws stalked the streets — but was Spring Heeled Jack a supernatural demon, or something far more human? SPRING-HEELED JACK SONG/VIDEO:...
          SPRING-HEELED JACK SONG/VIDEO: https://youtu.be/BuPGmWHRQfE?si=COI_WlzdAi9qWhft
          SMUTTYNOSE MURDERS SONG/VIDEO: https://youtu.be/HJILqbxd_rM?si=spP4bDc0_ZSpS9wx
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Was the legendary Spring Heeled Jack an Irish nobleman? (The Devil in the Dark Cloak: Unmasking Spring Heeled Jack) *** During the early morning hours of August 11, 1887, a terrible train crash occurred near the small town of Chatsworth, Illinois -- and left ghostly legends in its wake. (Hauntings of Illinois’ Worst Train Disaster) *** It was a beautiful old home – a Queen Anne Victorian, with gingerbread-like shingles and trim all the way around, painted beige. One look, and you knew joy-filled years were lived in that home. But you know what they say… don’t judge a book by its cover. (Noises and Unexplained Happenings) *** Seventeen years after he disappeared, has a man’s killer been brought to justice? (The Strange Case of Zebb Quinn’s Disappearance) *** A man shares his belief that he is being stalked – by something paranormal. (The Gray Lady) *** One of our Weirdo family members shares how the strange Elisa Lam case creeped into a terrifying case of sleep paralysis. (Terror From The Elisa Lam Case) *** The Bermuda Triangle is not the only vortex of missing ships, and half a world away, in a whole other ocean, there lies a counterpart in the waters near Japan, which by all accounts is just as strange as its Bermuda cousin. (The Devil’s Sea) *** A man who has had no issues before is suddenly finding the energy in his house is out of whack. (Something Is Messing With The Energy In My House) *** With all the men of the house gone fishing, an axe murder chooses the perfect time to attack and kill the women inside. (The Smuttynose Murders)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:02.595 = Show Open
          00:04:18.659 = Devil In The Dark Cloak: Unmasking Spring Heeled Jack
          00:14:53.152 = Illinois Train Disaster ***
          00:29:25.340 = Something Is Missing With The Energy In My House ***
          00:42:30.059 = Smuttynose Murders
          00:53:42.573 = The Gray Lady
          01:03:39.568 = Wack Energy
          01:06:30.381 = Terror From The Elisa Lam Case ***
          01:09:11.382 = The Devil’s Sea of Japan
          01:19:22.926 = The Strange Case of Zeb Quinn’s Disappearance ***
          01:25:12.762 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0603
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Little Lucy’s Lethal Libation” (June 16, 1977)
          00:46:47.640 = BBC Radio 4, “The House On The Hill” (1988)
          01:00:51.515 = Beyond The Green Door, “Invasion of the Green Planet” (1966) ***WD
          01:04:24.601 = Box 13, “A Book of Poems” (October 17, 1948)
          01:31:18.629 = Chet Chetter’s “Return of the Master Constipator” (1990-1992) ***WD
          01:54:53.774 = The Clock, “The Actor” (October 18, 1955)
          02:18:53.017 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944) ***WD
          02:46:49.869 = The Crime Club, “Death Swims at Midnight” (August 28, 1947) ***WD
          03:16:46.141 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Diamond Pendant Stolen” (November 10, 1946) ***WD
          03:42:02.545 = CBC Deep Night, “Pig And Pepper” (July 22, 2005)
          04:11:02.197 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Mr. Freak” (July 10, 1970) ***WD
          04:35:49.786 = Diary of Fate, “Stanley Becker” (July 27, 1948) ***WD
          05:01:16.748 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70683824Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Little Lucy’s Lethal Libation” | A frustrated ad man convinced that women are systematically destroying his career begins to suspect the conspiracy runs deeper than he imagined — even into his own home. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0603 CHAPTERS...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Little Lucy’s Lethal Libation” (June 16, 1977)
          00:46:47.640 = BBC Radio 4, “The House On The Hill” (1988)
          01:00:51.515 = Beyond The Green Door, “Invasion of the Green Planet” (1966) ***WD
          01:04:24.601 = Box 13, “A Book of Poems” (October 17, 1948)
          01:31:18.629 = Chet Chetter’s “Return of the Master Constipator” (1990-1992) ***WD
          01:54:53.774 = The Clock, “The Actor” (October 18, 1955)
          02:18:53.017 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944) ***WD
          02:46:49.869 = The Crime Club, “Death Swims at Midnight” (August 28, 1947) ***WD
          03:16:46.141 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Diamond Pendant Stolen” (November 10, 1946) ***WD
          03:42:02.545 = CBC Deep Night, “Pig And Pepper” (July 22, 2005)
          04:11:02.197 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Mr. Freak” (July 10, 1970) ***WD
          04:35:49.786 = Diary of Fate, “Stanley Becker” (July 27, 1948) ***WD
          05:01:16.748 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0603
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18127classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/HighgateVampire
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Did a vampire stalk London’s Highgate cemetery in the 1970s? (Highgate Vampire: The Horror of the Dead) *** He was alone at home when firemen were called. The entire house was blazing... except for one room. The room that contained the corpse of J. Temple Thurston. (The Mysterious Death of J. Temple Thurston) *** A ghostly spirit brings comfort to a dying man’s grandchild. (A Comforting Nurse) *** Death comes to us all, but today children are shielded from the reality of death – only the stylized version they see in television and film. But years ago, when there was a death, it was a family affair – everyone of all ages participated in the funeral and grieving process. And some people coped with their grief by being artistic – such as writing a weird song called “The Hearse Song”. *** We all know people who love nature and the outdoors. Some will even have their own gardens and will talk to the flowers and plants, thinking it will help them thrive. But how would you react when you are sure the plants are talking back to you? (The Girl Who Talks To Trees) *** Mitchell Quy watched while the police looked for his missing wife; he even joined the search himself. No one ever expected that Mitchell was the one who had killed her. (He Murdered His Wife – Then Pretended To Look For Her) *** In 1986, the Tallmanns moved into what they thought was the ideal family home. They couldn’t have been more wrong. (Sharing Bunk Beds With Evil) *** A Weirdo family member shares how he has been stalked by a terrifying entity for many years. (The Sinister Caprine Creature) *** Not even the serial killer Dennis Nilsen himself can say exactly how many people he murdered. There were just too many. (Britain’s Kindly Killer) *** How is it possible for a man as powerful and prominent as a Supreme Court judge to disappear forever? It happened to the Big Apple’s Justice Joseph F. Crater. (The Most Missingest Man In New York)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:44.220 = Show Open
          00:03:25.930 = The Highgate Vampire: Horror of the Dead
          00:21:41.093 = Britain’s Kindly Killer ***
          00:26:15.241 = The Sinister Caprine Creature (submitted by a Weird Darkness listener)
          00:33:52.695 = The Most Missingest Man in New York
          00:54:34.961 = Sharing Bunk Beds With Evil ***
          01:05:45.198 = He Murdered His Wife, Then Pretended To Look For Her
          01:11:12.411 = A Comforting Nurse ***
          01:15:59.629 = The Hearse Song
          01:24:38.443 = The Girl Who Talks To Trees ***
          01:27:25.995 = The Mysterious Death of J. Temple Thurston
          01:40:34.619 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Sinister Caprine Creature” by Benji, submitted directly to http://www.weirddarkness.com/submit
          “The Most Missingest Man In New York” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/u7hkxgk
          “The Highgate Vampire: Horror of the Dead”: https://tinyurl.com/tx3c5xt
          “Britain’s Kindly Killer” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3khways3
          “Sharing Bunk Beds With Evil” by M.J. Steel: (website no longer exists)
          “The Girl Who Talks To Trees” by an unknown author: (website no longer exists)
          “The Mysterious Death of J. Temple Thurston” for Anomaly Info: https://tinyurl.com/svlkhh8
          “He Murdered His Wife – Then Pretended To Look For Her” by William DeLong for All That’s Interesting:https://tinyurl.com/u2a68vn
          “A Comforting Nurse” from Your Ghost Stories: https://tinyurl.com/r8jtq5s
          “The Hearse Song” story written by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/qum538g
          “The Hearse Song” music rendition by Rusty Cage from the album “GangStalkers”: https://amzn.to/2NSZrZW
          “The Hearse Song” additional lyrics and music by Harley Poe: https://amzn.to/2xwF4HL=====
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          Originally aired: September 18, 2018
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HighgateVampire
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70704090Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:31:52 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn the 1970s Highgate Cemetery became the stuff of legends, with rumors of a vampire, bizarre occultic rituals, and a rivalry so wild it could’ve been lifted out of a horror novel. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* Take the...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          Take the Weird Darkness Survey: https://weirddarkness.com/SURVEY
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Did a vampire stalk London’s Highgate cemetery in the 1970s? (Highgate Vampire: The Horror of the Dead) *** He was alone at home when firemen were called. The entire house was blazing... except for one room. The room that contained the corpse of J. Temple Thurston. (The Mysterious Death of J. Temple Thurston) *** A ghostly spirit brings comfort to a dying man’s grandchild. (A Comforting Nurse) *** Death comes to us all, but today children are shielded from the reality of death – only the stylized version they see in television and film. But years ago, when there was a death, it was a family affair – everyone of all ages participated in the funeral and grieving process. And some people coped with their grief by being artistic – such as writing a weird song called “The Hearse Song”. *** We all know people who love nature and the outdoors. Some will even have their own gardens and will talk to the flowers and plants, thinking it will help them thrive. But how would you react when you are sure the plants are talking back to you? (The Girl Who Talks To Trees) *** Mitchell Quy watched while the police looked for his missing wife; he even joined the search himself. No one ever expected that Mitchell was the one who had killed her. (He Murdered His Wife – Then Pretended To Look For Her) *** In 1986, the Tallmanns moved into what they thought was the ideal family home. They couldn’t have been more wrong. (Sharing Bunk Beds With Evil) *** A Weirdo family member shares how he has been stalked by a terrifying entity for many years. (The Sinister Caprine Creature) *** Not even the serial killer Dennis Nilsen himself can say exactly how many people he murdered. There were just too many. (Britain’s Kindly Killer) *** How is it possible for a man as powerful and prominent as a Supreme Court judge to disappear forever? It happened to the Big Apple’s Justice Joseph F. Crater. (The Most Missingest Man In New York)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:44.220 = Show Open
          00:03:25.930 = The Highgate Vampire: Horror of the Dead
          00:21:41.093 = Britain’s Kindly Killer ***
          00:26:15.241 = The Sinister Caprine Creature (submitted by a Weird Darkness listener)
          00:33:52.695 = The Most Missingest Man in New York
          00:54:34.961 = Sharing Bunk Beds With Evil ***
          01:05:45.198 = He Murdered His Wife, Then Pretended To Look For Her
          01:11:12.411 = A Comforting Nurse ***
          01:15:59.629 = The Hearse Song
          01:24:38.443 = The Girl Who Talks To Trees ***
          01:27:25.995 = The Mysterious Death of J. Temple Thurston
          01:40:34.619 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          6156bram_stoker,dark_history,david_farrant,dracula,gothic_horror,haunted_cemetery,highgate_cemetery,highgate_vampire,london_ghost_stories,london_paranormal,occult_rituals,paranormal,sean_manchester,true_horror,vampire_folklore,vampire_history,vampire_hunter,vampire_legend,vampire_mythology,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260317
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260317
          
          Story of Evelyn McHale: https://weirddarkness.com/evelyn-mchale-empire-state-building/
          
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70680833Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessEverything St. Patrick's Day deserves — and nothing the greeting cards warned you about. | The Morning Weird Darkness *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness....
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260317
          
          Story of Evelyn McHale: https://weirddarkness.com/evelyn-mchale-empire-state-building/
          
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2611annie_le,dark_history,darren_marlar,doomsday_cult,empire_state_ghost,evelyn_mchale,lost_nuclear_bomb,morning_weird_darkness,mwd,night_stalker,paranormal,richard_ramirez,serial_killer,st_patricks_day,true_crime,ufo_nuclear,ugandan_cult,vanguard_i,weird_darkness,yale_murderfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0602
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Murder One” (June 14, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:41.678 = Theater Five, “Why Can’t Life Be More Like In Movies” (November 03, 1964)
          01:06:12.572 = The Unexpected, “Jailbreak” (August 22, 1948)
          01:20:54.921 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Lizzie Borden Case” (1936) ***WD
          01:34:44.316 = Dark Venture, “Elizabeth Is Frightened” (July 22, 1947)
          02:04:42.433 = Weird Circle, “Oblong Box” (1944)
          02:32:18.440 = The Whistler, “Windfall” (December 18, 1944)
          03:01:07.484 = Witch’s Tale, “Wedding Gift” (March 29, 1938)
          03:26:38.048 = X-Minus-1, “The Lifeboat Mutiny” (September 11, 1956)
          03:54:52.572 = Zero Hour, “A Shortage Story” (May 06, 1974) ***WD
          04:12:05.187 = ABC Mystery Time, “Murder In Haste” (1957) ***WD
          04:35:47.824 = Strange Adventure, “Sahara Adventure” (1945) ***WD
          04:39:04.601 = Appointment With Fear, “Morning Glory” (July 18, 1943) ***WD (LQ)
          05:05:41.331 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0602
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70682476Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:24:20 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“Elizabeth is Frightened” | When Elizabeth marries the charming and mysterious Phillip Bailey, she slowly realizes that his obsession with the power of hypnosis may be part of a sinister plan to destroy her. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0602...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Murder One” (June 14, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:41.678 = Theater Five, “Why Can’t Life Be More Like In Movies” (November 03, 1964)
          01:06:12.572 = The Unexpected, “Jailbreak” (August 22, 1948)
          01:20:54.921 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Lizzie Borden Case” (1936) ***WD
          01:34:44.316 = Dark Venture, “Elizabeth Is Frightened” (July 22, 1947)
          02:04:42.433 = Weird Circle, “Oblong Box” (1944)
          02:32:18.440 = The Whistler, “Windfall” (December 18, 1944)
          03:01:07.484 = Witch’s Tale, “Wedding Gift” (March 29, 1938)
          03:26:38.048 = X-Minus-1, “The Lifeboat Mutiny” (September 11, 1956)
          03:54:52.572 = Zero Hour, “A Shortage Story” (May 06, 1974) ***WD
          04:12:05.187 = ABC Mystery Time, “Murder In Haste” (1957) ***WD
          04:35:47.824 = Strange Adventure, “Sahara Adventure” (1945) ***WD
          04:39:04.601 = Appointment With Fear, “Morning Glory” (July 18, 1943) ***WD (LQ)
          05:05:41.331 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Does a giant bipedal mammal unknown to science exist in the United States? (Legend of Sasquatch) *** 
A mother and daughter go camping with the Girl Scouts – but what they experienced was not part of the fun, age appropriate itinerary. (Terror at Girl Scout Camp) *** Kirk Anderson said that Joyce McKinney tied him to a bed for three days and raped him repeatedly. She said that wasn't possible. (The Case of the Manacled Mormon) *** Those interested in the paranormal likely already have heard of black eyed kids, or shadow people – but one person came across a being that inhabited the body of a co-worker – and turned the face completely black. (Was It Real?) *** If you lived in Illinois in 1977, you might have looked to the skies to see something terrifying – as Illinois was under siege by winged weirdness in the form of giant feathered fowls. (Thunderbirds Over Illinois) *** A perimeter search revealed blood stains in the yard, and bloody prints on the nearby garage. What Happened to Evelyn Hartley? (The Babysitter Who Vanished) **** A woman searches in vain for important papers, and gets a little help from a deceased grandparent. (Grandpa’s Guns) *** Did a Nikola Tesla experiment cause the Tunguska Blast? (Tesla’s Death Ray) *** The U.S. State Department has evacuated even more Americans due to a sickness that is spreading when people hear strange sounds. What could be causing the noise? (Sickening Strange Sounds) *** Do the ghosts of doomed lovers haunt a jagged cliff in Hot Springs, North Carolina? (The Ghosts of Lovers Leap) *** We’ll take a look at Bhangarh Fort – one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of India. (Bhangarh Fort: The Most ‘Haunted’ Place In India) *** A lifelong medium comes across a smiling entity. (Smiling) *** People in in the southwest of the United States are reporting sightings of giant birds, monsterous batlike creatures, even winged humanoids. What are they seeing? (Bizarre Bird Monsters of the Rio Grande) *** Were a murderer’s actions driven by a mental disorder, was he feigning mental disability, or did he in fact make an evil pact with Satan himself? (Contract With The Devil) *** Jack the Ripper. Who was the man (or woman) behind history's grisliest unsolved murders? (Six Chilling Theories About Jack The Ripper)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:57.476 = Show Open
          00:04:01.465 = Legends And Lies of Sasquatch
          00:09:13.025 = Was It Real?
          00:11:28.473 = Manacled Mormon
          00:18:25.387 = Babysitter Vanished ***
          00:27:39.124 = Grandma’s Guns
          00:29:22.766 = Thunderbird Over Illinois ***
          00:40:15.693 = Terror at Girl Scout Camp
          00:44:16.680 = Six Chilling Theories About Jack The Ripper
          00:50:06.467 = A Contract With The Devil
          01:00:29.940 = The Ghosts of Lovers Leap
          01:03:10.783 = Bizarre Big Bird Monsters
          01:17:13.927 = Bhangarh Fort
          01:23:11.001 = Sickening Strange Sounds ***
          01:30:16.007 = Smiling
          01:31:58.724 = Tesla’s Death Ray
          01:40:58.958 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Terror at Girl Scout Camp” by an unknown author: (website no longer exists)
          “The Case of the Manacled Mormon” by Gina Dimuro for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/w9o8coy
          “Thunderbirds Over Illinois” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/sm4zvqd
          “Was It Real” by Zaruje for YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/rs7s2zw
          “Legend of Sasquatch” posted at The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/v3rokfm
          “The Babysitter Who Vanished” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/qmez2p3
          “Grandpa’s Guns” written by Amanda Rummel, submitted directly to Weird Darkness
          “Tesla’s Death Ray” posted at The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/v7scbe7
          “Six Chilling Theories About Jack The Ripper” by Jessica Ferri for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/r3e32vu
          “Sickening Strange Sounds” by Micah Hanks for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/uy5tfjb
          “Smiling” by Rachael West, submitted directly to Weird Darkness
          “The Ghosts of Lovers Leap” by an unknown author (website no longer exists)
          “The Bizarre Bird Monsters of the Rio Grande” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/varh42j
          “Bhangarh Fort: The Most ‘Haunted’ Place In India” posted at Tripoto.com: https://tinyurl.com/tw4muoy
          “A Contract With The Devil” by Robert Willhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/ha7dhzh=====
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          Originally aired: September 12, 2018
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/IsBigfootReal
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Does a giant bipedal mammal unknown to science exist in the United States? (Legend of Sasquatch) *** 
A mother and daughter go camping with the Girl Scouts – but what they experienced was not part of the fun, age appropriate itinerary. (Terror at Girl Scout Camp) *** Kirk Anderson said that Joyce McKinney tied him to a bed for three days and raped him repeatedly. She said that wasn't possible. (The Case of the Manacled Mormon) *** Those interested in the paranormal likely already have heard of black eyed kids, or shadow people – but one person came across a being that inhabited the body of a co-worker – and turned the face completely black. (Was It Real?) *** If you lived in Illinois in 1977, you might have looked to the skies to see something terrifying – as Illinois was under siege by winged weirdness in the form of giant feathered fowls. (Thunderbirds Over Illinois) *** A perimeter search revealed blood stains in the yard, and bloody prints on the nearby garage. What Happened to Evelyn Hartley? (The Babysitter Who Vanished) **** A woman searches in vain for important papers, and gets a little help from a deceased grandparent. (Grandpa’s Guns) *** Did a Nikola Tesla experiment cause the Tunguska Blast? (Tesla’s Death Ray) *** The U.S. State Department has evacuated even more Americans due to a sickness that is spreading when people hear strange sounds. What could be causing the noise? (Sickening Strange Sounds) *** Do the ghosts of doomed lovers haunt a jagged cliff in Hot Springs, North Carolina? (The Ghosts of Lovers Leap) *** We’ll take a look at Bhangarh Fort – one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of India. (Bhangarh Fort: The Most ‘Haunted’ Place In India) *** A lifelong medium comes across a smiling entity. (Smiling) *** People in in the southwest of the United States are reporting sightings of giant birds, monsterous batlike creatures, even winged humanoids. What are they seeing? (Bizarre Bird Monsters of the Rio Grande) *** Were a murderer’s actions driven by a mental disorder, was he feigning mental disability, or did he in fact make an evil pact with Satan himself? (Contract With The Devil) *** Jack the Ripper. Who was the man (or woman) behind history's grisliest unsolved murders? (Six Chilling Theories About Jack The Ripper)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:57.476 = Show Open
          00:04:01.465 = Legends And Lies of Sasquatch
          00:09:13.025 = Was It Real?
          00:11:28.473 = Manacled Mormon
          00:18:25.387 = Babysitter Vanished ***
          00:27:39.124 = Grandma’s Guns
          00:29:22.766 = Thunderbird Over Illinois ***
          00:40:15.693 = Terror at Girl Scout Camp
          00:44:16.680 = Six Chilling Theories About Jack The Ripper
          00:50:06.467 = A Contract With The Devil
          01:00:29.940 = The Ghosts of Lovers Leap
          01:03:10.783 = Bizarre Big Bird Monsters
          01:17:13.927 = Bhangarh Fort
          01:23:11.001 = Sickening Strange Sounds ***
          01:30:16.007 = Smiling
          01:31:58.724 = Tesla’s Death Ray
          01:40:58.958 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/vatican-exorcists-ai-satanism/
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          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
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          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1943atomic_bomb_survivor,captain_oates,chemical_weapons,cia_kidnapping,clifford's_tower,dark_history,darren_marlar,flying_tiger_line,halabja_massacre,march_16,morning_weird_darkness,mwd,my_lai_massacre,paranormal,strange_history,supernatural,third_man_factor,true_crime,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0601
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “First Woman In Space” (June 13, 1977)
          00:47:25.223 = The Sealed Book, “To Have And To Hold” (August 12, 1945) ***WD
          01:16:54.863 = The Shadow, “The Ghost of the Stair” (December 29, 1940) ***WD
          01:45:57.073 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “The Blue Room” (February 27, 1984)
          01:58:26.056 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (July 23, 1945) ***WD
          02:11:23.544 = Strange Wills, “Audition/Never Aired” (January 15, 1946)
          02:41:58.960 = Strange, “Phantom Wagoneer” (March 21, 1955) ***WD
          02:55:34.220 = Suspense, “One Way Ride to Nowhere” (January 06, 1944)
          03:24:30.997 = Tales of the Frightened, “Shakespeare’s Hometown” (December 17, 1957)
          03:28:49.113 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Old Die Rich” (March 26, 1953) ***WD
          04:00:36.078 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirits of the Dead” (1960s)
          04:02:48.671 = The Creaking Door, “Vagrant” (April 29, 1964) ***WD
          04:32:04.178 = The Saint, “The Ghost Who Came To Dinner” (April 08, 1951)
          05:00:00.898 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “First Woman In Space” (June 13, 1977)
          00:47:25.223 = The Sealed Book, “To Have And To Hold” (August 12, 1945) ***WD
          01:16:54.863 = The Shadow, “The Ghost of the Stair” (December 29, 1940) ***WD
          01:45:57.073 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “The Blue Room” (February 27, 1984)
          01:58:26.056 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (July 23, 1945) ***WD
          02:11:23.544 = Strange Wills, “Audition/Never Aired” (January 15, 1946)
          02:41:58.960 = Strange, “Phantom Wagoneer” (March 21, 1955) ***WD
          02:55:34.220 = Suspense, “One Way Ride to Nowhere” (January 06, 1944)
          03:24:30.997 = Tales of the Frightened, “Shakespeare’s Hometown” (December 17, 1957)
          03:28:49.113 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Old Die Rich” (March 26, 1953) ***WD
          04:00:36.078 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirits of the Dead” (1960s)
          04:02:48.671 = The Creaking Door, “Vagrant” (April 29, 1964) ***WD
          04:32:04.178 = The Saint, “The Ghost Who Came To Dinner” (April 08, 1951)
          05:00:00.898 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Tarrare, an 18th-century French showman, could eat enough to feed 15 people and swallow cats whole — but his stomach was never satisfied, even to the point, he was rumored, to consume human flesh. (Tarrare, The Insatiable Glutton) *** A sickly-sweet smell and then burning sensations, nausea, and partial paralysis. It began with one, then many in a small town in Illinois. It was a gas attack – but who was the culprit? Or even stranger – was it in everyone’s imaginations? (Who Was The Mad Gasser of Mattoon?) *** A baby begins screaming when her mother moves them into a new apartment. (Mother’s Helper) *** “Momo” may sound like a funny name – but it was no laughing matter to Missouri residents trying to track down the huge, black, hairy monster. (The Missouri Monster) *** A veteran claims a pastor was an alien involved in a conspiracy here on Earth, with members of congress, to enslave all humans – and that’s why he shot him in the head. (Aliens and Attempted Murder) *** Attention in Puerto Rico has recently turned to a recurring horror – a real life gargoyle attacking and sucking the blood from their chickens. (The Gargoyle of Puerto Rico) *** A hunter suddenly became the hunted of a mysterious creature in Wyoming. (I Faced A Wendigo) *** A man and his family experience strange and terrifying events in their home located next to a meteor crater. (I’ve Never Told My Story) *** Part bat. Part bigfoot. What has been unfortunately named “Batsquatch” sounds like a B-list villain in a DC comic taking on the Caped Crusader, but for some who live in Washington state near Mt. St. Helens, it’s not imaginary at all. (Bizarre Encounters With Batsquatch) *** If you mention gnomes to someone, most think of those tiny ceramic or concrete figurines people place in gardens or on their front doorstep to greet visitors. But in a certain portion of England, if you mention gnomes – you get the real thing. (The Mysterious Gnomes of Wollaton Park) *** We go back to a normal, sunny Tuesday morning in 2001 – when the world changed forever after a terrorist attack on the U.S., left families in despair, a country in fear, and spirits of those lost still wandering ground zero to this day. (The Ghosts of 9-11)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:42.348 = Show Open
          00:04:49.156 = Tarrare, The Insatiable Glutton
          00:14:15.859 = The Gargoyle of Puerto Rico
          00:18:40.965 = Mother’s Helper
          00:20:52.942 = The Missouri Monsters ***
          00:32:02.097 = I Faced a Wendigo
          00:37:55.963 = Who Was The Mad Gasser of Mattoon ***
          00:44:12.232 = Aliens And Attempted Murder
          00:49:14.766 = The Ghosts of 9-11
          01:00:22.918 = The Mysterious Gnomes of Wollaton Park
          01:10:05.817 = I’ve Never Told My Story ***
          01:39:09.739 = Bizarre Encounters With The Batsquatch ***
          01:53:06.854 = Show Close
          01:55:12.239 = Batsquatch Song*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Who Was The Mad Gasser of Mattoon” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/tgrhkfz
          “Aliens and Attempted Murder” posted at Aliens UFO Sightings: https://tinyurl.com/w55wfab
          “Mother’s Helper” by an unknown author, originally posted at GhostsNGhouls.com: (website no longer exists)
          “Tarrare, The Insatiable Glutton” by Mark Oliver for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/yjcnulhr
          “The Missouri Monster” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/usyejwz
          “I Faced A Wendigo” by Artesthesia, posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/ulurwdl
          “The Gargoyle of Puerto Rico” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y9xw7n3y
          “The Ghosts of 9-11” by Charlotte Ikonen for the UK’s “Daily Star”: https://tinyurl.com/wby285j
          “The Mysterious Gnomes of Wollaton Park” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/t7bsg4f
          “I’ve Never Told My Story” by John Smoker, submitted directly to Weird Darkness.com
          “Bizarre Encounters With The Batsquatch” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ww4qlcf=====
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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          Originally aired: September 10, 2018
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/tarrare
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70652782Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:39:16 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessMeet Tarrare, the man whose endless appetite turned him into a walking legend—and a living nightmare for everyone around him. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* Take the Weird Darkness Survey: https://weirddarkness.com/SURVEY...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          Take the Weird Darkness Survey: https://weirddarkness.com/SURVEY
          IN THIS EPISODE: Tarrare, an 18th-century French showman, could eat enough to feed 15 people and swallow cats whole — but his stomach was never satisfied, even to the point, he was rumored, to consume human flesh. (Tarrare, The Insatiable Glutton) *** A sickly-sweet smell and then burning sensations, nausea, and partial paralysis. It began with one, then many in a small town in Illinois. It was a gas attack – but who was the culprit? Or even stranger – was it in everyone’s imaginations? (Who Was The Mad Gasser of Mattoon?) *** A baby begins screaming when her mother moves them into a new apartment. (Mother’s Helper) *** “Momo” may sound like a funny name – but it was no laughing matter to Missouri residents trying to track down the huge, black, hairy monster. (The Missouri Monster) *** A veteran claims a pastor was an alien involved in a conspiracy here on Earth, with members of congress, to enslave all humans – and that’s why he shot him in the head. (Aliens and Attempted Murder) *** Attention in Puerto Rico has recently turned to a recurring horror – a real life gargoyle attacking and sucking the blood from their chickens. (The Gargoyle of Puerto Rico) *** A hunter suddenly became the hunted of a mysterious creature in Wyoming. (I Faced A Wendigo) *** A man and his family experience strange and terrifying events in their home located next to a meteor crater. (I’ve Never Told My Story) *** Part bat. Part bigfoot. What has been unfortunately named “Batsquatch” sounds like a B-list villain in a DC comic taking on the Caped Crusader, but for some who live in Washington state near Mt. St. Helens, it’s not imaginary at all. (Bizarre Encounters With Batsquatch) *** If you mention gnomes to someone, most think of those tiny ceramic or concrete figurines people place in gardens or on their front doorstep to greet visitors. But in a certain portion of England, if you mention gnomes – you get the real thing. (The Mysterious Gnomes of Wollaton Park) *** We go back to a normal, sunny Tuesday morning in 2001 – when the world changed forever after a terrorist attack on the U.S., left families in despair, a country in fear, and spirits of those lost still wandering ground zero to this day. (The Ghosts of 9-11)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:42.348 = Show Open
          00:04:49.156 = Tarrare, The Insatiable Glutton
          00:14:15.859 = The Gargoyle of Puerto Rico
          00:18:40.965 = Mother’s Helper
          00:20:52.942 = The Missouri Monsters ***
          00:32:02.097 = I Faced a Wendigo
          00:37:55.963 = Who Was The Mad Gasser of Mattoon ***
          00:44:12.232 = Aliens And Attempted Murder
          00:49:14.766 = The Ghosts of 9-11
          01:00:22.918 = The Mysterious Gnomes of Wollaton Park
          01:10:05.817 = I’ve Never Told My Story ***
          01:39:09.739 = Bizarre Encounters With The Batsquatch ***
          01:53:06.854 = Show Close
          01:55:12.239 = Batsquatch Song*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          7125falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0600
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Night We Died” (June 10, 1977)
          00:47:04.001 = Peril, “The Diary” (1953) ***WD
          01:12:40.724 = Mystery Playhouse, “Burn, Witch, Burn” (January 25, 1946) ***WD
          01:37:23.492 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Lady From The Sea” (1939-1949) ***WD
          02:05:29.676 = Price of Fear, “Specialty of the House” (April 13, 1974) ***WD
          02:34:00.758 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Circus Train” (March 27, 1943) ***WD
          02:59:21.780 = Quiet Please, “My Son John” (November 28, 1948) ***WD
          03:28:42.734 = Radio City Playhouse, “Hit And Run” (August 04, 1949) ***WD
          03:57:58.268 = The Cat, “Audition” (October 21, 1946 – Aired during “Suspense”) ***WD
          04:13:55.394 = Sam Spade, “The Hail and Farewell Cap” (April 27, 1951) ***WD
          04:42:55.149 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70632262Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness“The Night We Died” - In the year 2043, a seasoned con man agrees to go undercover for the Interplanetary Police — impersonating a dead revolutionary leader to infiltrate a group of moon rebels plotting to launch atomic missiles at Earth — but the...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Night We Died” (June 10, 1977)
          00:47:04.001 = Peril, “The Diary” (1953) ***WD
          01:12:40.724 = Mystery Playhouse, “Burn, Witch, Burn” (January 25, 1946) ***WD
          01:37:23.492 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Lady From The Sea” (1939-1949) ***WD
          02:05:29.676 = Price of Fear, “Specialty of the House” (April 13, 1974) ***WD
          02:34:00.758 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Circus Train” (March 27, 1943) ***WD
          02:59:21.780 = Quiet Please, “My Son John” (November 28, 1948) ***WD
          03:28:42.734 = Radio City Playhouse, “Hit And Run” (August 04, 1949) ***WD
          03:57:58.268 = The Cat, “Audition” (October 21, 1946 – Aired during “Suspense”) ***WD
          04:13:55.394 = Sam Spade, “The Hail and Farewell Cap” (April 27, 1951) ***WD
          04:42:55.149 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0600
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17025classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/JuliaWallace
          
          NOTE: Regarding the “West Memphis Three” story, what I’ve narrated is not my opinion, only the opinion of the author of the article that I found interesting and decided to include in the episode. 
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          Take the Weird Darkness Survey: https://weirddarkness.com/SURVEY
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: NOTE: Regarding the “West Memphis Three” story, what I’ve narrated is not my opinion, only the opinion of the author of the article that I found interesting and decided to include in the episode. They were called “The West Memphis Three” - and they were tried and convicted of the murder of three boys in 1994. But a campaign for their release succeeded, and they walked out of prison in 2011. Was justice served? (The West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil) *** Did William Herbert Wallace stage an elaborate locked-room mystery to murder his wife Julia? (Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace) *** Haunted locations aren’t always buildings – or even necessarily on the ground. The legendary ship, Queen Mary is swimming with the paranormal. (The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary) *** Things continually appear and disappear in Grandma’s creepy house. (My Grandma’s Poltergeist) *** Helen Bailey went on a walk with her dog one afternoon—and was never seen alive again. (The Tragic Murder of Author Helen Bailey) 
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:57.158 = Show Open
          00:02:34.288 = The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace (Part 1)
          00:30:34.017 = The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace (Part 2) ***
          00:46:07.407 = The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary
          00:58:38.620 = My Grandma’s Poltergeist
          01:03:22.352 = The Tragic Murder of Helen Bailey ***
          01:09:31.422 = West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil (Part 1)
          01:39:16.912 = West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil (Part 2) ***
          01:52:33.522 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace” from The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/r2mvag2
          “The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/smk76tu
          “My Grandma’s Poltergeist” by Russ Wilson – submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com
          “The Tragic Murder of Author Helen Bailey” by Shannon Raphael for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/wb9jn3d
          “The West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil” from The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/r7uc2xw=====
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          =====
          Originally aired: September 07, 2018
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JuliaWallace
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70640971Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:20:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA man spends an evening searching for an address that doesn't exist — and comes home to find his wife beaten to death. How did an insurance salesman, a fake phone call, and a missing address lead to one of the most baffling and unsolved murders in...
          
          NOTE: Regarding the “West Memphis Three” story, what I’ve narrated is not my opinion, only the opinion of the author of the article that I found interesting and decided to include in the episode. 
          
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          Take the Weird Darkness Survey: https://weirddarkness.com/SURVEY
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: NOTE: Regarding the “West Memphis Three” story, what I’ve narrated is not my opinion, only the opinion of the author of the article that I found interesting and decided to include in the episode. They were called “The West Memphis Three” - and they were tried and convicted of the murder of three boys in 1994. But a campaign for their release succeeded, and they walked out of prison in 2011. Was justice served? (The West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil) *** Did William Herbert Wallace stage an elaborate locked-room mystery to murder his wife Julia? (Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace) *** Haunted locations aren’t always buildings – or even necessarily on the ground. The legendary ship, Queen Mary is swimming with the paranormal. (The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary) *** Things continually appear and disappear in Grandma’s creepy house. (My Grandma’s Poltergeist) *** Helen Bailey went on a walk with her dog one afternoon—and was never seen alive again. (The Tragic Murder of Author Helen Bailey) 
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:57.158 = Show Open
          00:02:34.288 = The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace (Part 1)
          00:30:34.017 = The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace (Part 2) ***
          00:46:07.407 = The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary
          00:58:38.620 = My Grandma’s Poltergeist
          01:03:22.352 = The Tragic Murder of Helen Bailey ***
          01:09:31.422 = West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil (Part 1)
          01:39:16.912 = West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil (Part 2) ***
          01:52:33.522 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace” from The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/r2mvag2
          “The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/smk76tu
          “My Grandma’s Poltergeist” by Russ Wilson – submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com
          “The Tragic Murder of Author Helen Bailey” by Shannon Raphael for The Line Up: 68511930s_crime,british_true_crime,chess_club_murder,cold_case,criminal_appeal,historical_murder,impossible_murder,julia_wallace_murder,liverpool_murder,locked_room_mystery,murder_alibi,perfect_crime,qualtrough,richard_parry,true_crime_history,true_crime_podcast,unsolved_cold_cases,unsolved_murder,weird_darkness,wrongful_convictionfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0599
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Dialogue With Death” (June 09, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:35.568 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Comic Strip Murder” (October 24, 1944) ***WD
          01:14:52.512 = Rocky Fortune, “The Museum Murder” (January 19, 1954)
          01:37:44.309 = Murder at Midnight, “Death Tolls Requiem” (January 20, 1947)
          02:04:12.737 = The Black Museum, “The Old Wooden Mallet” (May 05, 1952) ***WD
          02:30:03.758 = Mysterious Traveler, “Fire In The Sky” (August 28, 1951) ***WD
          02:59:26.422 = Mystery House, “Malice In Wonderland” (September 09, 1945) ***WD
          03:24:56.098 = CBC Nightfall, “The Contract” (January 28, 1983)
          03:53:19.943 = Nightmare, “The Leech” (April 07, 1954)
          04:15:59.401 = Obsession, “The Blackout Killer” (August 07, 1940)
          04:43:41.311 = Origin of Superstition, “Cap Turned Backwards” (1935) ***WD
          04:58:32.179 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          = = = = =
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0599
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70632011Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:07:18 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen young Doctor George returns home and falls in love with Jenny, he becomes increasingly troubled by her unshakeable belief that she can see and speak with those who have long since passed. Convinced he knows what is best for the woman he loves,...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Dialogue With Death” (June 09, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:35.568 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Comic Strip Murder” (October 24, 1944) ***WD
          01:14:52.512 = Rocky Fortune, “The Museum Murder” (January 19, 1954)
          01:37:44.309 = Murder at Midnight, “Death Tolls Requiem” (January 20, 1947)
          02:04:12.737 = The Black Museum, “The Old Wooden Mallet” (May 05, 1952) ***WD
          02:30:03.758 = Mysterious Traveler, “Fire In The Sky” (August 28, 1951) ***WD
          02:59:26.422 = Mystery House, “Malice In Wonderland” (September 09, 1945) ***WD
          03:24:56.098 = CBC Nightfall, “The Contract” (January 28, 1983)
          03:53:19.943 = Nightmare, “The Leech” (April 07, 1954)
          04:15:59.401 = Obsession, “The Blackout Killer” (August 07, 1940)
          04:43:41.311 = Origin of Superstition, “Cap Turned Backwards” (1935) ***WD
          04:58:32.179 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          = = = = =
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
          = = = = =
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0599
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17962classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-irish-tome-she-brought-to-class-was-more-dangerous-than-anyone-knew-st-patrick-s-day-horror--70631624
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Young Marthe was a troubled young girl already, but her life took a dark, evil turn when she became possessed by a demon. But the strangest part of her story isn’t the possession – but the exorcism. (The Exorcism of Martha Brossier) *** Barbara Forrest and Mary Ashford lived in different centuries, but they died in chillingly similar ways. (The Erdington Murders) *** At more than 1,000 miles from civilization in all directions, Point Nemo is unlike any other place in the world – and in very strange ways. (Eerie Facts About Point Nemo) *** Is it possible to anger a ghost to the point they’ll follow you home to taunt you? (The Green Man) *** In 1921, the term “one-way ride” came into existence – after a man named Stevie was “disappeared” thanks to the Chicago Mob. (The One Way Ride) *** Was the woman found dead in a wych elm tree in wartime England a Nazi spy? (The Hagley Woods Mystery) *** The crew of 309 aboard the USS Cyclops disappeared without a trace – and now, 100 years later, we're still left with more questions than answers. (The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops) *** Mickey was arrested and charged with slicing the throat of one of his best friends, and he had good reason. After all, his friend owed him thirty-five dollars. (The Confessions of Mickey Sliney) *** A grandfather tells his grandson about the time he lived in a haunted house. (A Strange Haunted Incident in Lincolnshire) *** Wander around one particular U.S. park and you may come across a soldier who lost his head to a cannonball. (The Legend Of Green Eyes) *** Strange dreams happen to us all – but what does it mean if you dream about spiders? (8-Legged Nightmares) *** Police respond to a 9-1-1 call, but they arrive a few years too late. (Ghost 911 Call) *** Vegetable Men, Space Fairies… how bizarre can alien encounters get? (Truly Bizarre Alien Encounters)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:27.722 = Show Open
          00:04:16.836 = The Exorcism of Marthe Brossier
          00:12:27.520 = The Hagley Woods Mystery ***
          00:27:05.667 = The Erdington Murders
          00:31:12.846 = The “One Way Ride”
          00:39:12.063 = The Green Man ***
          00:41:42.547 = Eerie Facts About Point Nemo
          00:46:53.135 = Vegetable Men, Space Fairies, and Other Bizarre Aliens
          01:09:38.340 = The Confessions of Mickey Sliney ***
          01:17:41.102 = Ghost 911 Call
          01:19:06.115 = Eight-Legged Nightmares
          01:25:11.308 = A Strange Haunted Incident at Lincolnshire
          01:29:37.460 = The Legend of Green Eyes ***
          01:39:35.490 = The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops
          01:45:08.928 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Eerie Facts About Point Nemo” by Gina Dimuro for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/yc258yf8
          “The Exorcism of Marthe Brossier” by Mark Oliver for Ancient Origins: https://tinyurl.com/rlvzjpy
          “The Erdington Murders” posted at The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/vyocutf
          “The Green Man” by Goth237 at YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/sper8ua
          “The One Way Ride” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/wsqod6d
          “The Hagley Woods Mystery” posted at The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/wtxqr7l
          “The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops” by Joel Stice for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/sksdgpc
          “The Confessions of Mickey Sliney” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y8o6dehp
          “The Legend of Green Eyes” by Kevin Cumming for the Rome News-Tribune: https://tinyurl.com/wanmrm6
          “Eight-Legged Nightmares” posted at Message To Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/vu72y9u
          “A Strange Haunted Incident in Lincolnshire” by James at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://tinyurl.com/smff6z6
          “Ghost 911 Call” by an unknown author (website no longer exists)
          “Vegetable Men, Space Fairies, and Other Bizarre Aliens” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://tinyurl.com/wu5k6b6
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          Originally aired: September 04, 2018
          SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MartheBrossier
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70630674Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:11:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn 1599, a young French woman's demonic possession became history's first scientifically debunked exorcism — but the truth behind her supernatural feats might be even stranger than fiction. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Young Marthe was a troubled young girl already, but her life took a dark, evil turn when she became possessed by a demon. But the strangest part of her story isn’t the possession – but the exorcism. (The Exorcism of Martha Brossier) *** Barbara Forrest and Mary Ashford lived in different centuries, but they died in chillingly similar ways. (The Erdington Murders) *** At more than 1,000 miles from civilization in all directions, Point Nemo is unlike any other place in the world – and in very strange ways. (Eerie Facts About Point Nemo) *** Is it possible to anger a ghost to the point they’ll follow you home to taunt you? (The Green Man) *** In 1921, the term “one-way ride” came into existence – after a man named Stevie was “disappeared” thanks to the Chicago Mob. (The One Way Ride) *** Was the woman found dead in a wych elm tree in wartime England a Nazi spy? (The Hagley Woods Mystery) *** The crew of 309 aboard the USS Cyclops disappeared without a trace – and now, 100 years later, we're still left with more questions than answers. (The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops) *** Mickey was arrested and charged with slicing the throat of one of his best friends, and he had good reason. After all, his friend owed him thirty-five dollars. (The Confessions of Mickey Sliney) *** A grandfather tells his grandson about the time he lived in a haunted house. (A Strange Haunted Incident in Lincolnshire) *** Wander around one particular U.S. park and you may come across a soldier who lost his head to a cannonball. (The Legend Of Green Eyes) *** Strange dreams happen to us all – but what does it mean if you dream about spiders? (8-Legged Nightmares) *** Police respond to a 9-1-1 call, but they arrive a few years too late. (Ghost 911 Call) *** Vegetable Men, Space Fairies… how bizarre can alien encounters get? (Truly Bizarre Alien Encounters)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:27.722 = Show Open
          00:04:16.836 = The Exorcism of Marthe Brossier
          00:12:27.520 = The Hagley Woods Mystery ***
          00:27:05.667 = The Erdington Murders
          00:31:12.846 = The “One Way Ride”
          00:39:12.063 = The Green Man ***
          00:41:42.547 = Eerie Facts About Point Nemo
          00:46:53.135 = Vegetable Men, Space Fairies, and Other Bizarre Aliens
          01:09:38.340 = The Confessions of Mickey Sliney ***
          01:17:41.102 = Ghost 911 Call
          01:19:06.115 = Eight-Legged Nightmares
          01:25:11.308 = A Strange Haunted Incident at Lincolnshire
          01:29:37.460 = The Legend of Green Eyes ***
          01:39:35.490 = The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops
          01:45:08.928 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          644316th_century_france,catholic_church,dark_history,demonic_possession,demonology,exorcism,exorcism_exposed,historical_mysteries,history_podcast,holy_water,marthe_brossier,michel_marescot,paranormal_history,psychology_of_possession,religious_fraud,science_vs_religion,true_horror,unexplained_history,weird_darkness,witchcraftfalsefullhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260313
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260313
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70627080Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:51:33 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFrom a mile-wide UFO over Arizona to the little girl who secretly named a planet, March 13 has always had something to hide. | The Morning Weird Darkness *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* WeirdDarkness® is a registered...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260313
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1816adolfo_constanzo,breonna_taylor,bystander_effect,darren_marlar,dunblane_massacre,ford_pinto,friday_the_13th,kitty_genovese,kurt_russell_ufo,mark_kilroy,morning_weird_darkness,mwd,national_earmuff_day,paranormal,phoenix_lights,pluto_discovery,true_crime,venetia_burney,weird_darkness,weird_historyfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0598
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Blood Red Wine” (June 06, 1977)
          00:46:18.820 = Macabre, “Final Resting Place” (November 13, 1961) ***WD
          01:13:50.475 = Philip Marlowe, “Fine Italian Hand” (November 05, 1949)
          01:43:15.804 = Let George Do It, “Graystone Ghost” (March 24, 1952)
          02:13:14.277 = The Black Mass, “Diary of a Madman” (December 16, 1964) ***WD
          02:52:32.936 = Beyond Midnight, “Don’t Joke In a Morgue” (1968-1970) ***WD
          03:20:58.240 = MindWebs, “The End” (March 05, 1983)
          03:47:19.490 = Starlight Theater, “Man Hires Hit Man To Kill Him” (ADU) ***WD
          04:14:59.546 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947)
          04:44:15.424 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70618132Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:04:43 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA newlywed couple's honeymoon takes a terrifying turn when Roger agrees to be hypnotized and buried alive for $500 — only to discover the carnival showman who put him there is actually an escaped homicidal maniac with no intention of digging him up. |...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Blood Red Wine” (June 06, 1977)
          00:46:18.820 = Macabre, “Final Resting Place” (November 13, 1961) ***WD
          01:13:50.475 = Philip Marlowe, “Fine Italian Hand” (November 05, 1949)
          01:43:15.804 = Let George Do It, “Graystone Ghost” (March 24, 1952)
          02:13:14.277 = The Black Mass, “Diary of a Madman” (December 16, 1964) ***WD
          02:52:32.936 = Beyond Midnight, “Don’t Joke In a Morgue” (1968-1970) ***WD
          03:20:58.240 = MindWebs, “The End” (March 05, 1983)
          03:47:19.490 = Starlight Theater, “Man Hires Hit Man To Kill Him” (ADU) ***WD
          04:14:59.546 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947)
          04:44:15.424 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17106classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ByeByeMan
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Once you learn his name, he preys on you. What is the reality behind the Bye Bye Man? Is the movie last year really a true story, or is it only loosely based on real events? Or is it entirely fiction despite being promoted as a true story? (The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man) *** Recently released Pentagon papers indicate that in 2004, an unknown, 45-foot long object played cat and mouse with the U.S. Navy off the coast of California. And did so for several days. But can we believe the Pentagon papers are the real deal? (UFO’s Stalk Navy Ships) *** The Denver Airport; it has been plagued by incredibly strange theories since it opened. (The Denver Airport Conspiracy) *** For some it can be fun staying with grandma. For others it can be a terrifying experience. (Strange Incidents at Grandma’s House) *** In Japan there are reports of a sinister spirit – one that is eternally hungry… and to satisfy its hunger, it makes you ravenous with insatiable hunger as well. (Hungry Ghosts of Japan) *** Even seasoned police officers working on a military base can have the wits frightened out of them when they come across the paranormal. (Night School) *** Having a fine pedigree means nothing if you murder someone in cold blood – just ask the 7th Earl of Lucan, if you can find him. (Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder) *** One of our Weirdo family members shares what he once saw in a cemetery in South Africa. (British Solider In The Mist) *** On July 8, 1878, one of the strangest murder plots in Pennsylvania history began with the purchase of four insurance policies – and ended with a lingering spirit that still haunts a local churchyard to this day. (The Blue-Eyed Six Murder) *** She was a housewife, who turned killer – then vanished without a trace. Now, over 40 years later, Sharon Kinne’s whereabouts remain unknown. (Sharon Kinne: The Murdering Housewife) *** Leo Frank was imprisoned and lynched for the murder of Mary Phagan – but was he truly guilty of the crime? (The Lynching of Leo Frank) ***A phantom-like creature torments a young boy at his aunt’s house. (Glaring Red Eyes)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:10.443 = Show Open
          00:04:03.332 = The Truth Behind ‘The Bye Bye Man’
          00:17:40.430 = Glaring Red Eyes ***
          00:23:28.248 = UFOs Stalk Navy Ships
          00:27:53.362 = Grandma’s House
          00:29:38.913 = Lord Lucan, Wanted For Murder
          00:33:48.978 = Hungry Ghosts of Japan
          00:42:53.536 = British Soldier in the Mist ***
          00:45:12.018 = Night School
          00:47:06.455 = The Denver Airport Conspiracy
          00:54:10.214 = The Lynching of Leo Frank
          01:31:38.861 = Blue Eyed Six Murder ***
          01:38:46.748 = Show Outro
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Denver Airport Conspiracy” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2YHVRol
          “British Soldier In The Myst” by Ken Fyfe, submitted directly to Weird Darkness
          “Those Glaring Red Eyes” by SB at PhantomsAndMonsters.com: http://bit.ly/2E8wkvd
          “UFOs Stalk Navy Ships” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2RScZWW
          “The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man” by Benjamin Radford for the Skeptical Inquirer: http://bit.ly/2PhacFl
          “Night School” posted at Ghosts N Ghouls: (website no longer exists)
          “Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2PffmBx
          “Hungry Ghosts of Japan” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/38vsDgY
          “Strange Incidents at Grandma’s House” by Toni Dorland for My Haunted Life Too: http://bit.ly/2LPcUzI
          “The Lynching of Leo Frank” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2YGvHCs
          “The Blue-Eyed Six Murder” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2LOktGR
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          Originally aired: August 28, 2018
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ByeByeMan
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Once you learn his name, he preys on you. What is the reality behind the Bye Bye Man? Is the movie last year really a true story, or is it only loosely based on real events? Or is it entirely fiction despite being promoted as a true story? (The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man) *** Recently released Pentagon papers indicate that in 2004, an unknown, 45-foot long object played cat and mouse with the U.S. Navy off the coast of California. And did so for several days. But can we believe the Pentagon papers are the real deal? (UFO’s Stalk Navy Ships) *** The Denver Airport; it has been plagued by incredibly strange theories since it opened. (The Denver Airport Conspiracy) *** For some it can be fun staying with grandma. For others it can be a terrifying experience. (Strange Incidents at Grandma’s House) *** In Japan there are reports of a sinister spirit – one that is eternally hungry… and to satisfy its hunger, it makes you ravenous with insatiable hunger as well. (Hungry Ghosts of Japan) *** Even seasoned police officers working on a military base can have the wits frightened out of them when they come across the paranormal. (Night School) *** Having a fine pedigree means nothing if you murder someone in cold blood – just ask the 7th Earl of Lucan, if you can find him. (Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder) *** One of our Weirdo family members shares what he once saw in a cemetery in South Africa. (British Solider In The Mist) *** On July 8, 1878, one of the strangest murder plots in Pennsylvania history began with the purchase of four insurance policies – and ended with a lingering spirit that still haunts a local churchyard to this day. (The Blue-Eyed Six Murder) *** She was a housewife, who turned killer – then vanished without a trace. Now, over 40 years later, Sharon Kinne’s whereabouts remain unknown. (Sharon Kinne: The Murdering Housewife) *** Leo Frank was imprisoned and lynched for the murder of Mary Phagan – but was he truly guilty of the crime? (The Lynching of Leo Frank) ***A phantom-like creature torments a young boy at his aunt’s house. (Glaring Red Eyes)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:10.443 = Show Open
          00:04:03.332 = The Truth Behind ‘The Bye Bye Man’
          00:17:40.430 = Glaring Red Eyes ***
          00:23:28.248 = UFOs Stalk Navy Ships
          00:27:53.362 = Grandma’s House
          00:29:38.913 = Lord Lucan, Wanted For Murder
          00:33:48.978 = Hungry Ghosts of Japan
          00:42:53.536 = British Soldier in the Mist ***
          00:45:12.018 = Night School
          00:47:06.455 = The Denver Airport Conspiracy
          00:54:10.214 = The Lynching of Leo Frank
          01:31:38.861 = Blue Eyed Six Murder ***
          01:38:46.748 = Show Outro
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          fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/LakenSnellingnewborn son was found dead and concealed inside her Lexington apartment.
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Does the mysterious ancient “Crystal Skull of Doom” really have mystical, paranormal properties? (The Crystal Skull’s Stare of Death) *** Was the unidentified man found dead on an Adelaide beach in 1948 a Cold War spy? (The Taman Shud Case) *** Two boys exploring the woods in Long Island, New York, found more than just the chestnuts they were looking for. (The Waldron Woods Mystery) *** One pupil discovers that Mystery Meat Monday isn’t the only thing to fear when heading to lunch at the school cafeteria. (The Student In The Cafeteria) *** It’s amazing the extraordinary lengths our world leaders will go to in order to cover up reports of alien aircraft sightings and the like. And we know they are covering them up, because occasionally they do come clean about it – as they did in the 1980s in Britain. (UFOs: When Governments Come Clean) *** A woman wake up to discover her husband has disappeared from the bed and she can’t find him. But after looking through the house, she finds something surprising waiting for her in the bedroom. (I Went Missing From Our Bed) *** A man begins hearing strange noises – only later to discover something extraterrestrial embedded in his ear. (Alien Ear Implant) *** On a hot, sunny, summer Saturday in 1966, three young women in bathing suits left all of their belongings on crowded beach and climbed aboard a motorboat on Lake Michigan. They were never seen again. (Young Women Lost) *** A young boy braves a snow storm and walks miles to the nearest town to try and get medicine for his ailing mother and siblings. On the verge of giving up, a warm-hearted stranger walking his dog comes into sight. But who walks a dog in the middle of a winter snow storm? (A Warm Meeting in Deadly Winter) *** On a quiet street in California sits a stately brick house swarming with paranormal activity… so much so, that Whaley House has been deemed the most haunted house in America. (The Terrors of Whaley House)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:12.375 = Show Open00:04:00.610 = The Crystal Skull’s Stare of Death
          00:23:19.300 = Alien Ear Implant ***
          00:29:18.581 = Young Women Lost
          00:43:35.686 = A Warm Meeting In Deadly Winter
          00:49:41.609 = Terrors of Whaley House ***
          00:55:03.527 = The Taman Shud Case & UPDATE from 2022
          01:34:09.871 = Waldron Woods Mystery ***
          01:36:32.948 = UFOs: When Governments Come Clean
          01:41:35.131 = Strange Student in the Cafeteria
          01:42:59.842 = I Went Missing From Bed
          01:46:58.934 = Show Close
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          “The Waldron Woods Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/38pAH2C
          “UFOs: When Governments Come Clean” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2RAoXVd
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Does the mysterious ancient “Crystal Skull of Doom” really have mystical, paranormal properties? (The Crystal Skull’s Stare of Death) *** Was the unidentified man found dead on an Adelaide beach in 1948 a Cold War spy? (The Taman Shud Case) *** Two boys exploring the woods in Long Island, New York, found more than just the chestnuts they were looking for. (The Waldron Woods Mystery) *** One pupil discovers that Mystery Meat Monday isn’t the only thing to fear when heading to lunch at the school cafeteria. (The Student In The Cafeteria) *** It’s amazing the extraordinary lengths our world leaders will go to in order to cover up reports of alien aircraft sightings and the like. And we know they are covering them up, because occasionally they do come clean about it – as they did in the 1980s in Britain. (UFOs: When Governments Come Clean) *** A woman wake up to discover her husband has disappeared from the bed and she can’t find him. But after looking through the house, she finds something surprising waiting for her in the bedroom. (I Went Missing From Our Bed) *** A man begins hearing strange noises – only later to discover something extraterrestrial embedded in his ear. (Alien Ear Implant) *** On a hot, sunny, summer Saturday in 1966, three young women in bathing suits left all of their belongings on crowded beach and climbed aboard a motorboat on Lake Michigan. They were never seen again. (Young Women Lost) *** A young boy braves a snow storm and walks miles to the nearest town to try and get medicine for his ailing mother and siblings. On the verge of giving up, a warm-hearted stranger walking his dog comes into sight. But who walks a dog in the middle of a winter snow storm? (A Warm Meeting in Deadly Winter) *** On a quiet street in California sits a stately brick house swarming with paranormal activity… so much so, that Whaley House has been deemed the most haunted house in America. (The Terrors of Whaley House)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:12.375 = Show Open00:04:00.610 = The Crystal Skull’s Stare of Death
          00:23:19.300 = Alien Ear Implant ***
          00:29:18.581 = Young Women Lost
          00:43:35.686 = A Warm Meeting In Deadly Winter
          00:49:41.609 = Terrors of Whaley House ***
          00:55:03.527 = The Taman Shud Case & UPDATE from 2022
          01:34:09.871 = Waldron Woods Mystery ***
          01:36:32.948 = UFOs: When Governments Come Clean
          01:41:35.131 = Strange Student in the Cafeteria
          01:42:59.842 = I Went Missing From Bed
          01:46:58.934 = Show Close
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          IN THIS EPISODE: I have special permission from author Jason R. Davis to bring you the entire audiobook version of the fiction horror novel “Hatched” - the first book in the Invisible Spiders series! If, after listening to this audiobook, you want to hear more, you can find the sequel to it, “Caught In The Web” as well as the story “Spiders in the Garden” on the audiobooks page at WeirdDarkness.com.
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: In April 1962, identical twin sisters died in separate wards of a North Carolina psychiatric hospital on the same night, at the same hour, with no medical cause that autopsies, state investigators, or the FBI could identify. The death certificates still read "ill-defined and unknown" — and sixty years of research hasn't changed that. (The Eller Twins | Did They Will Themselves To Die?) *** In October 1988, a poodle fell from a thirteenth-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, and what happened in the minutes that followed turned an ordinary street corner into one of the strangest documented sequences in Argentine history. Every October, the story circulates again — and nobody who hears it ever quite forgets it. (Death By Poodle | A Freak Chain Reaction) *** In April 1977, four witnesses in a quiet Massachusetts suburb encountered something over 26 hours that has never been identified. Every explanation anyone has offered since has a problem with it. So what exactly did they see on those dark Dover roads that night? (The Dover Demon | 3 Witnesses, 2 Nights, No Explanation)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:39.252 = Show Open
          00:03:33.161 = The Dover Demon | 3 Witnesses, 2 Nights, No Explanation
          00:15:11.429 = The Eller Twins | Did They Will Themselves To Die? (Part 1) ***
          00:31:13.701 = The Eller Twins | Did They Will Themselves To Die? (Part 2) ***
          00:55:58.425 = Death By Poodle | A Freak Chain Reaction ***
          01:02:18.277 = Show Close
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          Death By Poodle | A Freak Chain Reaction: https://weirddarkness.com/deathbypoodle/=====
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          Originally aired: March 10, 2026
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70583034Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:14:26 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn April 1977, four witnesses in a quiet Massachusetts suburb encountered something over 26 hours that has never been identified. Every explanation anyone has offered since has a problem with it. So what exactly did they see on those dark Dover roads...
          IN THIS EPISODE: In April 1962, identical twin sisters died in separate wards of a North Carolina psychiatric hospital on the same night, at the same hour, with no medical cause that autopsies, state investigators, or the FBI could identify. The death certificates still read "ill-defined and unknown" — and sixty years of research hasn't changed that. (The Eller Twins | Did They Will Themselves To Die?) *** In October 1988, a poodle fell from a thirteenth-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, and what happened in the minutes that followed turned an ordinary street corner into one of the strangest documented sequences in Argentine history. Every October, the story circulates again — and nobody who hears it ever quite forgets it. (Death By Poodle | A Freak Chain Reaction) *** In April 1977, four witnesses in a quiet Massachusetts suburb encountered something over 26 hours that has never been identified. Every explanation anyone has offered since has a problem with it. So what exactly did they see on those dark Dover roads that night? (The Dover Demon | 3 Witnesses, 2 Nights, No Explanation)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:39.252 = Show Open
          00:03:33.161 = The Dover Demon | 3 Witnesses, 2 Nights, No Explanation
          00:15:11.429 = The Eller Twins | Did They Will Themselves To Die? (Part 1) ***
          00:31:13.701 = The Eller Twins | Did They Will Themselves To Die? (Part 2) ***
          00:55:58.425 = Death By Poodle | A Freak Chain Reaction ***
          01:02:18.277 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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          Death By Poodle | A Freak Chain Reaction: https://weirddarkness.com/deathbypoodle/=====
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John...]]>3824bizarre_true_stories,broughton_hospital,buenos_aires_accident,cachi_poodle,cryptid_sightings,cryptozoology,dover_demon,eller_twins,freak_accidents,give-up-itis,paranormal_podcast,psychogenic_death,real_paranormal,strange_deaths,true_crime,twin_telepathy,unexplained_deaths,unsolved_mysteries,weird_darkness,weird_historyfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/mckinnon-nasa-hacker-ufo/
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          FEATURED PHOTO: Authorities charged Adrienne Reid (left) with Capital Murder and Corpse Abuse in connection with the disappearance of her 2-year-old daughter, Genesis (right).(WTVY)
          
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          FEATURED PHOTO: Authorities charged Adrienne Reid (left) with Capital Murder and Corpse Abuse in connection with the disappearance of her 2-year-old daughter, Genesis (right).(WTVY)
          
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          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70563012Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFrom a vanishing nine-year-old to Chicago's most famous ghost, March 10 has more darkness baked into it than you'd expect from a Tuesday. | The Morning Weird Darkness *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* WeirdDarkness® is a...
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          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260310
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1769falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/FrankNash
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: One of paranormal history’s most bizarre, worldwide, phenomena, the Men In Black, traces its origin directly back to one man, and his name was Albert. (The Albert K. Bender Story) *** Daryl Collins’ encounters demonstrate the sheer level of weirdness that surrounds the UFO phenomenon. (Alien Abductions and High Strangeness) *** A young girl sees an odd cube shape floating in her back yard among the trees. Was it extraterrestrial, paranormal, or just the wild imagination of a child? (Floating Multi-Color Box) *** What began as a joke to tease his sister, became all too real for the boy. (Ouija) *** Legend has it that a man murdered his wife and young daughter, before committing suicide. Has this caused the Banff Springs Hotel to become haunted? (Room 873) *** Frank Nash was not only an infamous outlaw, but he could escape just about any prison – even the prison of his own coffin after being dead and buried. (The Kansas City Massacre) *** Due to a murderous plot, 11-year old Terry Jo Duperrault spent 84 grueling hours alone at sea until she was rescued. (Orphaned At Sea) *** Moving into your own place alone for the first time is often an exciting moment in a young adult’s life – but it can also be a bit nerve-racking. But then, it probably doesn’t help if you move into a place that is haunted. (My Closet Door) *** The true story of Rasputin is full of both truths and lies. Was he a controversial mystic with healing powers, or an evil or misunderstood man? Maybe he was a little of both. (Rasputin) *** The Lake Club in Springfield, Illinois had its heyday in 1940s and 50s – and not even a lingering ghost could stop the parties. (The Lake Club Ghost)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:18.908 = Show Open
          00:04:58.900 = The Kansas City Massacre
          00:26:59.959 = The Ghosts of Room 873 ***
          00:31:30.169 = Alien Abductions and High Strangeness
          00:36:54.256 = Albert K. Bender and The Men In Black
          00:52:21.834 = Floating Multi-Colored Box ***
          00:54:08.256 = Ouija (from a Weird Darkness listener)
          00:55:54.035 = The Lake Club Ghost (prelude)
          00:57:09.914 = The Lake Club Ghost (story)
          01:13:29.347 = Rasputin ***
          01:23:13.872 = My Closet Door
          01:28:18.327 = Orphaned at Sea ***
          01:35:43.565 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Alien Abductions and High Strangeness” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2LlDcZZ
          “Albert K. Bender and the Men In Black” by Michael J. Bielawa from Bridgeport Library: http://bit.ly/33Q3VEl
          “Floating Multi-Color Box” by Keileigh Mather for PhantomsAndMonsters.com: http://bit.ly/2DKQJ9r
          “Ouija” by Juan Guzzman.. submitted directly to Weird Darkness
          “The Ghosts of Room 873” by Jessica Ferri for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/33IH1ih
          “The Kansas City Massacre” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: http://bit.ly/34P0hfn
          “The Lake Club Ghost” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: http://bit.ly/2rOEG8q
          “Orphaned at Sea” by Gabe Paoletti for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/33LIhBd
          “My Closet Door” posted at YourGhostStories.com: http://bit.ly/2DMt884
          “Rasputin” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2rW5eUZ=====
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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          Originally aired: August 13, 2018
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FrankNash
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70559906Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:10:19 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessAfter the infamous Kansas City Massacre, reports of Frank Nash's ghost haunting Union Station keep the memory of his violent end alive. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* IN THIS EPISODE: One of paranormal history’s most...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: One of paranormal history’s most bizarre, worldwide, phenomena, the Men In Black, traces its origin directly back to one man, and his name was Albert. (The Albert K. Bender Story) *** Daryl Collins’ encounters demonstrate the sheer level of weirdness that surrounds the UFO phenomenon. (Alien Abductions and High Strangeness) *** A young girl sees an odd cube shape floating in her back yard among the trees. Was it extraterrestrial, paranormal, or just the wild imagination of a child? (Floating Multi-Color Box) *** What began as a joke to tease his sister, became all too real for the boy. (Ouija) *** Legend has it that a man murdered his wife and young daughter, before committing suicide. Has this caused the Banff Springs Hotel to become haunted? (Room 873) *** Frank Nash was not only an infamous outlaw, but he could escape just about any prison – even the prison of his own coffin after being dead and buried. (The Kansas City Massacre) *** Due to a murderous plot, 11-year old Terry Jo Duperrault spent 84 grueling hours alone at sea until she was rescued. (Orphaned At Sea) *** Moving into your own place alone for the first time is often an exciting moment in a young adult’s life – but it can also be a bit nerve-racking. But then, it probably doesn’t help if you move into a place that is haunted. (My Closet Door) *** The true story of Rasputin is full of both truths and lies. Was he a controversial mystic with healing powers, or an evil or misunderstood man? Maybe he was a little of both. (Rasputin) *** The Lake Club in Springfield, Illinois had its heyday in 1940s and 50s – and not even a lingering ghost could stop the parties. (The Lake Club Ghost)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:02:18.908 = Show Open
          00:04:58.900 = The Kansas City Massacre
          00:26:59.959 = The Ghosts of Room 873 ***
          00:31:30.169 = Alien Abductions and High Strangeness
          00:36:54.256 = Albert K. Bender and The Men In Black
          00:52:21.834 = Floating Multi-Colored Box ***
          00:54:08.256 = Ouija (from a Weird Darkness listener)
          00:55:54.035 = The Lake Club Ghost (prelude)
          00:57:09.914 = The Lake Club Ghost (story)
          01:13:29.347 = Rasputin ***
          01:23:13.872 = My Closet Door
          01:28:18.327 = Orphaned at Sea ***
          01:35:43.565 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Alien Abductions and High Strangeness” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2LlDcZZ
          “Albert K. Bender...]]>58521930s_bank_robbers,1933_gangster_massacre,adam_richetti,depression_era_gangsters,fbi_cover_up,frank_nash,gangster_history,j_edgar_hoover,kansas_city_ghost,kansas_city_massacre,leavenworth_escape,mob_hit,organized_crime,paranormal_history,pretty_boy_floyd,prohibition_era_crime,true_crime_history,union_station_haunting,verne_miller,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/TheEndlessWard
          IN THIS EPISODE: “The Endless Ward” by Keith Conrad
          
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          =====Originally aired: March 09, 2026
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70542740Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen a nurse goes searching for a missing patient in a rarely-used hospital wing, she finds herself trapped in an endless labyrinth of shifting corridors — and the patients she encounters there don't belong in this century. IN THIS EPISODE: “The...
          IN THIS EPISODE: “The Endless Ward” by Keith Conrad
          
          MORE Stories Like This: https://www.auditoryanthology.com
          
          =====Originally aired: March 09, 2026
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheEndlessWard
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>741atmospheric_horror,creepy_hospital,dark_tales,endless_hallway,ghost_patients,haunted_hospital,hospital_horror,liminal_horror,liminal_spaces,missing_patient,nurse_horror,paranormal_hospital,psychological_horror,scary_stories,shifting_reality,supernatural_horror,the_endless_ward,time_slip,weird_darkness,weird_fictionfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/TheStarBeast
          IN THIS EPISODE: “The Star Beast” by Damon Knight (Planet Stories, Spring 1949)
          
          MORE Stories Like This: https://www.auditoryanthology.com
          
          =====Originally aired: March 09, 2026
          
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheStarBeast
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70542686Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen a scientist is murdered aboard a deep space vessel and the only witness is a bizarre alien creature that communicates in morse code, three security agents race to decode what it saw — before the killer destroys the secret that could unlock the...
          IN THIS EPISODE: “The Star Beast” by Damon Knight (Planet Stories, Spring 1949)
          
          MORE Stories Like This: https://www.auditoryanthology.com
          
          =====Originally aired: March 09, 2026
          
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheStarBeast
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1615alien_creature,alien_horror,alien_witness,classic_sci_fi,damon_knight,dark_tales,faster_than_light,golden_age_sci_fi,mind_control_sci_fi,murder_in_space,scary_stories,sci_fi_thriller,space_horror,space_murder_mystery,spaceship_mystery,stolen_secrets,the_star_beast,vintage_sci_fi,weird_darkness,weird_fictionfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/cia-project-artichoke/
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          Tips can be submitted by texting BCSO to 847411, or by calling the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Missing Persons Unit at 505-468-7070.
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2172armin_meiwes,barbie_history,colossal_squid,darren_marlar,francine_hughes,hale-bopp,haunted,heaven's_gate,hiroo_onoda,krononauts,morning_weird_darkness,mwd,paranormal,strange_history,supernatural,time_travel,true_crime,tsunami_ghosts,unsolved_murders,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-called-them-werewolves-and-so-did-the-courts-march-08-2026-wdradio--70419603==========
          HOUR ONE: On a barren field in the U.S. state of Georgia, five granite slabs rise in a star pattern. Each of them weighs over 20 tons and on top of them, there is a capstone. Nobody knows who built it or why they were placed there, but one popular opinion that their purpose is to guide humanity after a predicted post-apocalyptic event that will come in the not so distant future.  (The American Stonehenge) *** When you think "fairies," what comes to mind? You probably picture an adorable and sparkly creature akin to Disney's Tinker Bell, a lovely - and above all, friendly - presence. You may even want to make contact with them. Unfortunately, glittering humanoids with butterfly wings are the stuff of children's books. Retrace faerie folklore, and you'll discover their secret scary origins. (The Dark Side of Fairies) *** In the Summer of 1949, a geologist named Vadim Kolpakov discovered a strange feature on the surface of the earth in the Bodaibo, Irkutsk, region of South-Eastern Siberia.  Encircled by a largely treed area, this anomaly is oval with a conical crater that contains a small ball-like mound in its middle.  The geologic mystery has baffled scientists who are uncertain of what caused this weird formation. (What Caused the Patomskiy Crater) *** Is there any truth behind the enduring legend of the werewolf? 
(Planet Werewolf) *** The Red Pen
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          HOUR TWO: Love, money, divorce, anger, and murder. One Pennsylvania family had it all and then some in the late 1800’s. (The Butler County Tragedy) *** Count Saint Germain and Jacques Saint Germain, John and Wayne Carter, the Casket Girls of New Orleans. Despite many years between all of their lives, they all still have one grisly thing in common. All were thought to be, and possibly were, real vampires tied to the Big Easy… a place where real blood-suckers continue to live and roam the streets even now in the twenty-first century. (Vampires of New Orleans) *** They have a long history in the United Kingdom, stalking the moors and fog-carpeted streets in the night. But it appears hounds from Hell have also made their way to the Americas. (American Hellhounds)
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          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          Big Matt, “Long Road” song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWEvHVz2V6U
          “American Hellhounds” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/yczhkvde
          “The Butler County Tragedy” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yyn78amz
          “Vampires of New Orleans” by Brian Harrison for Exemplore: https://tinyurl.com/ycyy4vjp
          Episode containing “The Elves of Iceland”: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=Elves+Iceland
          “Planet Werewolf” by Lea Rose Emery for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/vcetp96
          “The Dark Side of Fairies” by Amber Fua for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/rbexptk
          “The American Stonehenge” by Mihai Andrei for ZME Science: https://tinyurl.com/yaogafuz
          “What Caused the Patomskiy Crater?” by Lochlan McClelland for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/wu9r5bc
          “The Red Pen” by Kjirsty Beth for Paranormality Magazine
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          HOUR ONE: On a barren field in the U.S. state of Georgia, five granite slabs rise in a star pattern. Each of them weighs over 20 tons and on top of them, there is a capstone. Nobody knows who built it or why they were placed there, but one popular opinion that their purpose is to guide humanity after a predicted post-apocalyptic event that will come in the not so distant future.  (The American Stonehenge) *** When you think "fairies," what comes to mind? You probably picture an adorable and sparkly creature akin to Disney's Tinker Bell, a lovely - and above all, friendly - presence. You may even want to make contact with them. Unfortunately, glittering humanoids with butterfly wings are the stuff of children's books. Retrace faerie folklore, and you'll discover their secret scary origins. (The Dark Side of Fairies) *** In the Summer of 1949, a geologist named Vadim Kolpakov discovered a strange feature on the surface of the earth in the Bodaibo, Irkutsk, region of South-Eastern Siberia.  Encircled by a largely treed area, this anomaly is oval with a conical crater that contains a small ball-like mound in its middle.  The geologic mystery has baffled scientists who are uncertain of what caused this weird formation. (What Caused the Patomskiy Crater) *** Is there any truth behind the enduring legend of the werewolf? 
(Planet Werewolf) *** The Red Pen
          ==========
          HOUR TWO: Love, money, divorce, anger, and murder. One Pennsylvania family had it all and then some in the late 1800’s. (The Butler County Tragedy) *** Count Saint Germain and Jacques Saint Germain, John and Wayne Carter, the Casket Girls of New Orleans. Despite many years between all of their lives, they all still have one grisly thing in common. All were thought to be, and possibly were, real vampires tied to the Big Easy… a place where real blood-suckers continue to live and roam the streets even now in the twenty-first century. (Vampires of New Orleans) *** They have a long history in the United Kingdom, stalking the moors and fog-carpeted streets in the night. But it appears hounds from Hell have also made their way to the Americas. (American Hellhounds)
          ==========
          SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
          Big Matt, “Long Road” song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWEvHVz2V6U
          “American Hellhounds” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/yczhkvde
          “The Butler County Tragedy” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yyn78amz
          “Vampires of New Orleans” by Brian Harrison for Exemplore: https://tinyurl.com/ycyy4vjp
          Episode containing “The Elves of Iceland”: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=Elves+Iceland
          “Planet Werewolf” by Lea Rose Emery for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/vcetp96
          “The Dark Side of Fairies” by Amber Fua for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/rbexptk
          “The American Stonehenge” by Mihai Andrei for ZME Science: https://tinyurl.com/yaogafuz
          “What Caused the Patomskiy Crater?” by Lochlan McClelland for Historic Mysteries: 5300beast_of_gevaudan,black_shuck,butler_county_murder,casket_girls,clinical_vampirism,cryptids,dark_fairies,georgia_guidestones,hellhounds,lycanthropy,new_orleans_vampires,paranormal,patomsky_crater,phantom_dogs,supernatural,true_crime,unexplained_mysteries,weird_darkness,werewolf_history,werewolvesfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/DMTDemons
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          Originally aired: March 08, 2026
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Two-Dollar Murders” (June 03, 1977) ***WD
          00:47:03.036 = The Haunting Hour, “Murder Is My Business” (1945-1949)
          01:14:19.578 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Blackness of Terror” (April 06, 1947)
          01:38:47.692 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Buys Flowers” (1945-1950)
          02:04:30.354 = Sherlock Holmes, “Singular Affair of the Dying Schoolboys” (November 09, 1946)
          02:33:08.532 = House of Mystery, “Haunters and Haunted” (June 13, 1945) ***WD
          02:47:29.475 = Incredible But True, “Rescue At Sea” (1950-1951)
          02:51:11.172 = Inner Sanctum, “Man From Yesterday” (December 21, 1941) (LQ)
          03:20:31.367 = The Key, “Wife Beater” (1956) ***WD
          03:45:49.579 = Lights Out, “Sub-Basement” (August 24, 1943) ***WD
          04:15:04.632 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Canterville Ghost” (June 18, 1954)
          05:14:14.751 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Two-Dollar Murders” (June 03, 1977) ***WD
          00:47:03.036 = The Haunting Hour, “Murder Is My Business” (1945-1949)
          01:14:19.578 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Blackness of Terror” (April 06, 1947)
          01:38:47.692 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Buys Flowers” (1945-1950)
          02:04:30.354 = Sherlock Holmes, “Singular Affair of the Dying Schoolboys” (November 09, 1946)
          02:33:08.532 = House of Mystery, “Haunters and Haunted” (June 13, 1945) ***WD
          02:47:29.475 = Incredible But True, “Rescue At Sea” (1950-1951)
          02:51:11.172 = Inner Sanctum, “Man From Yesterday” (December 21, 1941) (LQ)
          03:20:31.367 = The Key, “Wife Beater” (1956) ***WD
          03:45:49.579 = Lights Out, “Sub-Basement” (August 24, 1943) ***WD
          04:15:04.632 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Canterville Ghost” (June 18, 1954)
          05:14:14.751 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: One of the most intriguing Hopi legends involves the ant people, who were crucial to the Hopi’s survival, not just once, but twice. We know this from the cave drawings they left behind. But who or what exactly were the ant people? (The Ant People and the Anunnaki) *** The red-faced ghost of Rollesby comes with an an identity crisis. People aren’t sure if the bloody face they see is the ghost of a murderer - or a victim of murder. (The Red-Faced Ghost of Rollesby) *** A woman is scared senseless when someone visits her home during a rainstorm… but it’s not just any passerby. (The Faceless Girl In The Striped Dress) *** One thing people just cannot seem to resist is a challenge – doubly so if you happen to be of the criminal persuasion. If they’re told a place is impregnable, it makes it an almost irresistible challenge. (Never Say Your Place Is Impregnable) *** Joachim Kroll, the "Ruhr Cannibal," terrorized West Germany for over 20 years, eating the flesh of his victims because "meat was expensive." (The Duisburg Man Eater) *** It is said that the Vatican is holding manuscripts that hold details about ancient races of man that used to populate the Americas – powerful rulers from the south, described as having white beards, and red eyes. Who could these people have been – and where have they gone? (The Mystery of the Ancient White-Bearded Red-Eyed Rulers) *** We all know the Nazis inflicted terror and death upon innocent people during WWII – but many don’t know just how horrifying the treatment was, particular the experiments they conducted on living prisoners. (Horrifying Nazi Experiments)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:29.754 = The Red-Faced Ghost of Rollesby
          00:06:06.399 = The Faceless Girl in the Striped Dress
          00:09:32.305 = Never Say Your Place Is Impregnable ***
          00:21:21.822 = The Duisburg Man-Eater
          00:30:52.180 = The Ant People And The Anunnaki ***
          00:39:45.907 = The Mystery of the Ancient White Bearded, Red-Eyed Rulers
          00:56:56.705 = Horrifying Nazi Experiments ***
          01:09:13.448 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Red-Faced Ghost of Rollesby” by Stacia Briggs and Sofia Connor for Weird Norfolk:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2djct9nz
          “The Faceless Girl In The Striped Dress” posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ezbspc57
          “Horrifying Nazi Experiments” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/m5ddb6pk
          “Never Say Your Place Is Impregnable” by Megan Summers for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rmjf6n3
          “The Duisburg Man Eater” by Emily Stringer for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jj6wx74
          “The Ant People and the Anunnaki” posted at Alien-UFO-Sightings: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rpfncw
          “The Mystery of the Ancient White Bearded, Red-Eyed Rulers” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ukvebb2t, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ax8cmfm, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nz8de5dt,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2szdtzxk=====
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          Originally aired: August 11, 2021
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RollesbyHaunting
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70530784Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:05:45 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessEvery second Monday at midnight, a blood-faced ghost walks the ruins of Rollesby Hall — but whose blood stains his face, and whose death keeps him there, depends on who you ask. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* IN THIS...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: One of the most intriguing Hopi legends involves the ant people, who were crucial to the Hopi’s survival, not just once, but twice. We know this from the cave drawings they left behind. But who or what exactly were the ant people? (The Ant People and the Anunnaki) *** The red-faced ghost of Rollesby comes with an an identity crisis. People aren’t sure if the bloody face they see is the ghost of a murderer - or a victim of murder. (The Red-Faced Ghost of Rollesby) *** A woman is scared senseless when someone visits her home during a rainstorm… but it’s not just any passerby. (The Faceless Girl In The Striped Dress) *** One thing people just cannot seem to resist is a challenge – doubly so if you happen to be of the criminal persuasion. If they’re told a place is impregnable, it makes it an almost irresistible challenge. (Never Say Your Place Is Impregnable) *** Joachim Kroll, the "Ruhr Cannibal," terrorized West Germany for over 20 years, eating the flesh of his victims because "meat was expensive." (The Duisburg Man Eater) *** It is said that the Vatican is holding manuscripts that hold details about ancient races of man that used to populate the Americas – powerful rulers from the south, described as having white beards, and red eyes. Who could these people have been – and where have they gone? (The Mystery of the Ancient White-Bearded Red-Eyed Rulers) *** We all know the Nazis inflicted terror and death upon innocent people during WWII – but many don’t know just how horrifying the treatment was, particular the experiments they conducted on living prisoners. (Horrifying Nazi Experiments)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:29.754 = The Red-Faced Ghost of Rollesby
          00:06:06.399 = The Faceless Girl in the Striped Dress
          00:09:32.305 = Never Say Your Place Is Impregnable ***
          00:21:21.822 = The Duisburg Man-Eater
          00:30:52.180 = The Ant People And The Anunnaki ***
          00:39:45.907 = The Mystery of the Ancient White Bearded, Red-Eyed Rulers
          00:56:56.705 = Horrifying Nazi Experiments ***
          01:09:13.448 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Red-Faced Ghost of Rollesby” by Stacia Briggs and Sofia Connor for Weird Norfolk:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2djct9nz
          “The Faceless Girl In The Striped Dress” posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ezbspc57
          “Horrifying Nazi Experiments” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker: 4265ancient_mysteries,anunnaki,british_ghosts,faceless_ghost,famous_heists,hopi_ant_people,joachim_kroll,josef_mengele,lost_civilizations,mona_lisa_theft,nazi_experiments,norfolk_haunting,old_red_face,paranormal,rollesby_ghost,ruhr_cannibal,serial_killers,true_crime,unexplained_mysteries,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0596
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A God Named Smith” (June 02, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:15.088 = Everyman Theater, “This Precious Freedom” (October 04, 1940) ***WD
          01:13:30.876 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Mutants” (March 26, 1958) ***WD (LQ)
          01:31:25.222 = Faces In The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD
          01:55:05.244 = Dark Fantasy, “Sea Phantom” (February 06, 1942)
          02:19:08.639 = Fear on 4, “Hairy Hand of Dartmoor” (1988-1992)
          02:46:37.714 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Clue In The Hand” (1947-1950)
          02:51:38.723 = Future Tense, “Cold Equation” (May 08, 1974) ***WD
          03:15:02.972 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Black Stockings & Broken Mirrors” (April 08, 1992)
          03:58:43.198 = Guests of Doom, “Programs 11 & 12” (1930s) ***WD
          04:24:25.909 = The Hall of Fantasy, “Man-Size In Marble” (April 10, 1947)
          04:50:43.138 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70521191Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:58:08 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA child prodigy with the power to build worlds sets out to become humanity's god — but even a genius who can create a planet cannot control the people who live on it. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0596 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A God Named Smith” (June 02, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:15.088 = Everyman Theater, “This Precious Freedom” (October 04, 1940) ***WD
          01:13:30.876 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Mutants” (March 26, 1958) ***WD (LQ)
          01:31:25.222 = Faces In The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD
          01:55:05.244 = Dark Fantasy, “Sea Phantom” (February 06, 1942)
          02:19:08.639 = Fear on 4, “Hairy Hand of Dartmoor” (1988-1992)
          02:46:37.714 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Clue In The Hand” (1947-1950)
          02:51:38.723 = Future Tense, “Cold Equation” (May 08, 1974) ***WD
          03:15:02.972 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Black Stockings & Broken Mirrors” (April 08, 1992)
          03:58:43.198 = Guests of Doom, “Programs 11 & 12” (1930s) ***WD
          04:24:25.909 = The Hall of Fantasy, “Man-Size In Marble” (April 10, 1947)
          04:50:43.138 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17494classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/MonsterOfLondon
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: In March 1788 Maria Smythe was attacked by a stranger who uttered some foul words, stabbed her, then ran. She survived, but was only the first of more than fifty women to suffer the same in London. This wasn’t Jack The Ripper – he wouldn’t come along for another 100 years. This was the Monster of London. (The Monster of London) *** On his first day walking to the bus stop alone before school, Etan Patz was abducted – and became one of the first children whose face ended up on a milk carton. (The Boy On The Milk Carton) *** If you are left-handed, you might be offended by one of the stories I have in this episode. But then, you lefties are all sinister anyway, right? (The Sinister Left-Handers) *** In 1827, young Maria Marten slipped into a red barn to meet her secret lover. It was the last time she would be seen alive. (The Red Barn Murder) *** It sounds like the makings of a paranormal slasher film – a woman is followed home one day by a paranormal entity – an entity that is angry because it used to be a human that was murdered. (The Haunting of Leah Lewis) *** Imagine your business is failing and you need to drum up customers, so you hire a consultant. “No problem,” he says. “All I need is a few things to get started… do you happen to have have any problems chopping off your closest living relative’s hand?” Welcome to Muti magic that some say still takes place even today. (Murderous Muti Magic) *** Edward Howard Bell was a murderer on the run and evaded capture for close to twenty years. When finally captured, authorities found out they didn’t just have a murderer… but a serial killer, who he claims had sent eleven young girls to heaven. (He Sent Eleven Young Girls to Heaven)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:39.530 = The Monster of London
          00:15:31.989 = The Boy on the Milk Carton ***
          00:24:43.618 = Sinister Left-Handers
          00:33:48.666 = The Red Barn Murder ***
          00:42:49.340 = The Haunting of Leah Lewis
          00:48:25.159 = Murderous Muti Magic
          00:55:18.661 = He Sent Eleven Young Girls to Heaven ***
          01:02:31.619 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Boy On The Milk Carton” by Liz Jin for Medium: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/e3htkxka, and from History.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/d4x2zkbs
          “The Sinister Left-Handers” by Dr. Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nxucebke
          “The Red Barn Murder” by Stephanie Almazan for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wp8sm47m
          “The Haunting of Leah Lewis” by Helen Kreft for Staffordshire-Live.co: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ces9xcs
          “The Monster of London” posted at Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kxc8hvrm
          “Murderous Muti Magic” posted at The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/48tp8te7
          “He Sent Eleven Young Girls to Heaven” by Matthew Lavelle for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/c4yy3b7h
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
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          Originally aired: August 10, 2021
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MonsterOfLondon
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70517755Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:10:47 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFor two years, a knife-wielding predator terrorized the women of London — but when authorities finally made an arrest, the evidence was shakier than anyone wanted to admit. "The Monster" terrorized fashionable women by slashing their clothing and...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: In March 1788 Maria Smythe was attacked by a stranger who uttered some foul words, stabbed her, then ran. She survived, but was only the first of more than fifty women to suffer the same in London. This wasn’t Jack The Ripper – he wouldn’t come along for another 100 years. This was the Monster of London. (The Monster of London) *** On his first day walking to the bus stop alone before school, Etan Patz was abducted – and became one of the first children whose face ended up on a milk carton. (The Boy On The Milk Carton) *** If you are left-handed, you might be offended by one of the stories I have in this episode. But then, you lefties are all sinister anyway, right? (The Sinister Left-Handers) *** In 1827, young Maria Marten slipped into a red barn to meet her secret lover. It was the last time she would be seen alive. (The Red Barn Murder) *** It sounds like the makings of a paranormal slasher film – a woman is followed home one day by a paranormal entity – an entity that is angry because it used to be a human that was murdered. (The Haunting of Leah Lewis) *** Imagine your business is failing and you need to drum up customers, so you hire a consultant. “No problem,” he says. “All I need is a few things to get started… do you happen to have have any problems chopping off your closest living relative’s hand?” Welcome to Muti magic that some say still takes place even today. (Murderous Muti Magic) *** Edward Howard Bell was a murderer on the run and evaded capture for close to twenty years. When finally captured, authorities found out they didn’t just have a murderer… but a serial killer, who he claims had sent eleven young girls to heaven. (He Sent Eleven Young Girls to Heaven)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:39.530 = The Monster of London
          00:15:31.989 = The Boy on the Milk Carton ***
          00:24:43.618 = Sinister Left-Handers
          00:33:48.666 = The Red Barn Murder ***
          00:42:49.340 = The Haunting of Leah Lewis
          00:48:25.159 = Murderous Muti Magic
          00:55:18.661 = He Sent Eleven Young Girls to Heaven ***
          01:02:31.619 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Boy On The Milk Carton” by Liz Jin for Medium: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/e3htkxka, and from History.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/d4x2zkbs
          “The Sinister Left-Handers” by Dr. Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nxucebke
          “The Red Barn Murder” by Stephanie Almazan for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wp8sm47m
          “The Haunting of Leah Lewis” by Helen Kreft for Staffordshire-Live.co: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ces9xcs
          “The Monster of London” posted at Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kxc8hvrm
          “Murderous Muti Magic” posted at The Scare Chamber: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/DeletedUFOFiles
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/DeletedUFOFiles
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70516553Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe largest private archive of declassified U.S. government documents vanished overnight in February 2026, and no one has explained who did it. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* PRINT VERSION:...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/DeletedUFOFiles
          
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          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>283alien_disclosure,black_vault,cia_secrets,conspiracy_theories,declassified_documents,extraterrestrial,foia_documents,government_cover-up,government_secrets,john_greenewald,pentagon_secrets,trump_ufo_order,uap_disclosure,ufo_disclosure,ufo_files_deleted,ufo_news_2026,unexplained_mysteries,weird_darkness,weird_darknews,weird_newsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/ai-demon-realtor
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70515770Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:18:08 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Washington realtor used AI to touch up a bathroom photo and somehow posted it with a flesh monster crawling out of the mirror — and didn't notice until the internet noticed for them. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* PRINT...
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>490ai_fail,ai_generated_monster,ai_hallucination,ai_photo_editing,ai_real_estate_fail,bathroom_mirror_monster,creepy_real_estate,cursed_apartment,darren_marlar,demonic_listing_photo,demon_in_mirror,flesh_monster_mirror,fort_totten_rental,haunted_apartment,paranormal_news,real_estate_horror,real_estate_listing_fail,viral_real_estate,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260306
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260306
          
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70502381Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFrom ax murders on a haunted island to a mother who smuggled a gun into a courtroom — plus a computer virus that chose the worst possible birthday to go off — it's Friday, March 6, 2026 on the Morning Weird Darkness. *No AI Voices Are Used In The...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260306
          
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2138bayer_heroin,dark_history,edgar_allan_poe,john_mcafee,joseph_paul_franklin,king_tut_curse,larry_flynt,marianne_bachmeier,michelangelo_virus,morning_weird_darkness,mwd,paranormal_podcast,rosenberg_trial,smuttynose_island,true_crime_podcast,vampire_panic,weather_underground,weird_darkness,william_suff,zapruder_filmfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/PartridgeCreek
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible that dinosaurs lived recently? Like, in the 1900s? Even more bizarre… could they have been living in the 20th century in, of all places, the Arctic Circle? (The Monster of Partridge Creek) *** On May 3, 1881, Mena Muller and Louis Kettler took the ferry from New York City to Hoboken, New Jersey. They were going to be married in Hoboken, although they each had a spouse already. The legality of the marriage did not concern them; they were returning to Germany and would start a new life there. But somehow their plans went awry; that night Louis Kettler returned to New York alone and ten days later Mena Muller’s body was found in New Jersey with a fractured skull. (The Guttenberg Murder) *** Timothy Trespas lives in his home in Brooklyn. And I do mean in his home – as he rarely leaves the house, because he feels he is being stalked everywhere he goes by gangs of individuals. And he’s not the only one. (Gang Stalking Paranoia) *** They say walking is good for you… but that depends on where you walk, when you walk, and who you bump into, as one person found out late one night just trying to alleviate the boredom. (The Smiling Man) *** We’ve all slept in longer than we planned. What’s the longest you ever slept in? Three hours? Thirteen hours? Did you ever sleep three days straight? I think I see maybe two hands raised out there. You two are amateurs. One man slept 300 days out of the year. (Never Enough Sleep) *** A man had several unexplained incidents while hiking in a German forest. Shaken by the events, he eventually encounters a man with bright green eyes. Was this a Guardian Angel or was it a gray alien? (Woodland Guardian Angel)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:51.791 = The Monster of Partridge Creek
          00:14:01.909 = The Guttenberg Murder ***
          00:22:41.929 = Gang Stalking Paranoia
          00:35:46.768 = The Smiling Man ***
          00:41:44.361 = Never Enough Sleep
          00:49:10.108 = Woodland Guardian Angel ***
          00:55:14.760 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Monster of Partridge Creek” by Brown Lotus for Medium: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ck4rpy32, and Karl Shuker for Shuker Nature: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2rkv8kjb
          “Gang Stalking Paranoia” by Mike McPhate for the New York Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x25b3d87
          “The Guttenberg Murder” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/aa3nu3ab
          “The Smiling Man” by u/blue_tidal, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vjjv3x9j
          “Never Enough Sleep” posted at Oddity Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y2zacxr6,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yk6jdb4u, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mfc5mv4
          “Woodland Guardian Angel” submitted by VO, posted by Lon Strickler for Phantoms and Monsters:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yj73rsud
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          Originally aired: August 09, 2021
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PartridgeCreek
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70494297Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessIn 1903, two hunters tracking moose through the frozen Yukon wilderness stumbled upon a massive furrow in the mud — thirty feet long, flanked by clawed footprints the size of a man — and followed the trail straight to something that shouldn't exist....
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible that dinosaurs lived recently? Like, in the 1900s? Even more bizarre… could they have been living in the 20th century in, of all places, the Arctic Circle? (The Monster of Partridge Creek) *** On May 3, 1881, Mena Muller and Louis Kettler took the ferry from New York City to Hoboken, New Jersey. They were going to be married in Hoboken, although they each had a spouse already. The legality of the marriage did not concern them; they were returning to Germany and would start a new life there. But somehow their plans went awry; that night Louis Kettler returned to New York alone and ten days later Mena Muller’s body was found in New Jersey with a fractured skull. (The Guttenberg Murder) *** Timothy Trespas lives in his home in Brooklyn. And I do mean in his home – as he rarely leaves the house, because he feels he is being stalked everywhere he goes by gangs of individuals. And he’s not the only one. (Gang Stalking Paranoia) *** They say walking is good for you… but that depends on where you walk, when you walk, and who you bump into, as one person found out late one night just trying to alleviate the boredom. (The Smiling Man) *** We’ve all slept in longer than we planned. What’s the longest you ever slept in? Three hours? Thirteen hours? Did you ever sleep three days straight? I think I see maybe two hands raised out there. You two are amateurs. One man slept 300 days out of the year. (Never Enough Sleep) *** A man had several unexplained incidents while hiking in a German forest. Shaken by the events, he eventually encounters a man with bright green eyes. Was this a Guardian Angel or was it a gray alien? (Woodland Guardian Angel)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:02:51.791 = The Monster of Partridge Creek
          00:14:01.909 = The Guttenberg Murder ***
          00:22:41.929 = Gang Stalking Paranoia
          00:35:46.768 = The Smiling Man ***
          00:41:44.361 = Never Enough Sleep
          00:49:10.108 = Woodland Guardian Angel ***
          00:55:14.760 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Monster of Partridge Creek” by Brown Lotus for Medium: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ck4rpy32, and Karl Shuker for Shuker Nature: fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-to-a-longmarriage-at-least-for-us--70486780https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70486780Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:24:24 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness886falsefullhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260305
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260305
          
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70470592Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessFrom a colonial massacre site that refuses to stay quiet to a comedian who may still be entertaining guests in his Hollywood bungalow — March 5th is stranger than it should be. | The Morning Weird Darkness *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260305
          
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1689belushi_ghost,boston_massacre,celebrity_ghosts,chateau_marmont,darren_marlar,granary_burying_ground,haunted_hotel,homebrew_computer_club,katyn_massacre,morning_weird_darkness,mwd,paranormal_podcast,patsy_cline_ghost,ryman_auditorium,spitfire,stalin,true_crime,voyager_1,weird_darkness,weird_historyfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0595
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Silent Witness” (May 30, 1977)
          00:44:15.215 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944) ***WD
          01:11:49.174 = The Crime Club, “A Deed Indeed” (August 21, 1947) ***WD
          01:41:46.411 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Legend of Windigo” (November 03, 1946) ***WD
          02:07:33.200 = CBC Deep Night, “The Intercom” (July 15, 2005)
          02:41:30.920 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Where Are You” (October 08, 1971)
          03:11:10.799 = The Diary of Fate, “Matt Cooper” (July 20, 1948) ***WD
          03:38:33.243 = Dimension X, “The Green Hills of Earth” (June 10, 1950)
          04:04:21.848 = Escape, “A Shipment of Mute Fate” (March 13, 1949)
          05:00:09.417 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70472612Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:13:57 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA banker who sacrificed love for career discovers that twenty years of buried guilt can dig its own grave. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0595 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Silent Witness” (May 30, 1977)
          00:44:15.215 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944) ***WD
          01:11:49.174 = The Crime Club, “A Deed Indeed” (August 21, 1947) ***WD
          01:41:46.411 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “Legend of Windigo” (November 03, 1946) ***WD
          02:07:33.200 = CBC Deep Night, “The Intercom” (July 15, 2005)
          02:41:30.920 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Where Are You” (October 08, 1971)
          03:11:10.799 = The Diary of Fate, “Matt Cooper” (July 20, 1948) ***WD
          03:38:33.243 = Dimension X, “The Green Hills of Earth” (June 10, 1950)
          04:04:21.848 = Escape, “A Shipment of Mute Fate” (March 13, 1949)
          05:00:09.417 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>18060classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/Skinwalkers
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: The Navajo believe there are places where the powers of both good and evil are present and that those powers can be harnessed for either. And the masters of these powers are the skinwalkers. (Skinwalking Witches) *** If you hear the words “murder” and “London” you immediately think of Jack the Ripper – but he is only one of many brutal murderers who prowled the foggy city looking for victims. We’ll look at some of the most gruesome in London’s history. (Murderous London) *** Since it was built in 1981, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge connecting St. Petersburg to Tampa, Florida has been a harbinger of tragedy. The four-mile-long bridge rises like a mastodon 430 feet into the bright sunlight. On or around the bridge, there have been hundreds of suicides, as well as deadly shipwrecks. And in 2016, there was the heinous murder of a child let down by the very system designed to protect her. (The Bridge to Tragedy) *** You’ve probably seen a street artist in person or on video appearing to defy gravity – floating as in mid-air, hoping you’ll give them some of your pocket change. And of course you’ve seen magicians levitate the beautiful assistant, or levitate themselves. But then there are those who say they can do it for real – no trickery involved. Some are laughable, but others make you wonder. (Gravity-Defying Geezers)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:53.244 = Show Open
          00:03:10.733 = Murderous London
          00:14:22.509 = Skinwalker Witches ***
          00:27:05.454 = Bridge To Tragedy
          00:35:20.391 = Gravity-Defying Geezers ***
          00:49:26.863 = Show Outro*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Murderous London” by Lea Rose Emery for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9fs2mcwk
          “Skinwalking Witches” by Kathy Weister-Alexander for Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/35pskwcv
          “The Bridge to Tragedy” by Robert A. Waters for Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8ss6j3jy
          “Gravity-Defying Geezers” by Ben Gazur for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2vcbc4em=====
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          Originally aired: December 27, 2022
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Skinwalkers
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70433967Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessDeep within Navajo culture lives a creature that was once human — a witch who murdered their own family to gain the power to shapeshift, possess the living, and control the dead. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* IN THIS...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: The Navajo believe there are places where the powers of both good and evil are present and that those powers can be harnessed for either. And the masters of these powers are the skinwalkers. (Skinwalking Witches) *** If you hear the words “murder” and “London” you immediately think of Jack the Ripper – but he is only one of many brutal murderers who prowled the foggy city looking for victims. We’ll look at some of the most gruesome in London’s history. (Murderous London) *** Since it was built in 1981, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge connecting St. Petersburg to Tampa, Florida has been a harbinger of tragedy. The four-mile-long bridge rises like a mastodon 430 feet into the bright sunlight. On or around the bridge, there have been hundreds of suicides, as well as deadly shipwrecks. And in 2016, there was the heinous murder of a child let down by the very system designed to protect her. (The Bridge to Tragedy) *** You’ve probably seen a street artist in person or on video appearing to defy gravity – floating as in mid-air, hoping you’ll give them some of your pocket change. And of course you’ve seen magicians levitate the beautiful assistant, or levitate themselves. But then there are those who say they can do it for real – no trickery involved. Some are laughable, but others make you wonder. (Gravity-Defying Geezers)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:53.244 = Show Open
          00:03:10.733 = Murderous London
          00:14:22.509 = Skinwalker Witches ***
          00:27:05.454 = Bridge To Tragedy
          00:35:20.391 = Gravity-Defying Geezers ***
          00:49:26.863 = Show Outro*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Murderous London” by Lea Rose Emery for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9fs2mcwk
          “Skinwalking Witches” by Kathy Weister-Alexander for Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/35pskwcv
          “The Bridge to Tragedy” by Robert A. Waters for Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8ss6j3jy
          “Gravity-Defying Geezers” by Ben Gazur for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2vcbc4em=====
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a...]]>3063cryptid,dark_folklore,four_corners,native_american_legends,navajo_folklore,navajo_mythology,navajo_witch,navajo_witchcraft,occult,paranormal,shapeshifter,skinwalker,skinwalker_ranch,skinwalker_sightings,supernatural,true_paranormal,unexplained,weird_darkness,witch_legends,yee_naaldlooshiifalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/chatgpt-killer
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/chatgpt-killer
          
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          PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/chatgpt-killer
          
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          #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>612ai_chatbot_crime,ai_guardrails,ai_killer,ai_safety,benzodiazepine_murder,chatbot_murder,chatgpt_dangers,chatgpt_murder,drug_laced_drinks,female_serial_killer,gangbuk_motel_deaths,openai_crime,prescription_drug_murder,seoul_murders,south_korea_2026,south_korea_murder,south_korea_serial_killer,true_crime_asia,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260304
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260304
          
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70433244Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessOne man's completely ordinary sick day on this date would go on to cost tens of millions of people their lives. A school full of children goes up in flames. Two people were found poisoned on a park bench. Something was launched into orbit from a US...
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
          
          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260304
          
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2207collinwood_fire,dark_history,dark_weirdness,darren_marlar,fort_riley_ghost,ghost_stories,hank_gathers,happy_birthday_copyright,morning_weird_darkness,mwd,national_grammar_day,nik_wallenda,nosferatu_1922,novichok,paranormal,skripal_poisoning,spanish_flu,true_crime,weird_darkness,weird_historyfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/TheConfessionTrap
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: In 2007, a sixteen-year-old boy was tried and convicted as an adult for the assault and murder of a woman in Wisconsin. But is it possible that Brendan Dassey isn’t guilty as we were all led to believe? (Is Brendan Dassey Innocent?) *** After a night of bar-hopping, Ozzy Conde and girlfriend Kimberly Long got into an argument that ended up with Ozzy laying on the floor – dead. Kimberly was sent to prison. At least that’s the story the prosectors told. But Kimberly fought for years to try and convince people she was not a murderer. But was she? (Kimberly’s Long Struggle to Prove Her Innocence) *** The idea of someone breaking down and confessing to police that they committed a crime – when in actuality they did not do it – seems ludicrous to us. But it happens all the time. Why on earth would someone ever do such a thing? We’ll look a bit closer at how it happens. (Why Do The Innocent Confess?)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:48.355 = Is Brendan Dassey Innocent?
          00:13:49.474 = Kimberly’s Long Struggle To Prove Her Innocence ***
          00:25:59.894 = Why Do The Innocent Confess? ***
          00:33:46.093 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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          Originally aired: August 04, 2021
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: In 2007, a sixteen-year-old boy was tried and convicted as an adult for the assault and murder of a woman in Wisconsin. But is it possible that Brendan Dassey isn’t guilty as we were all led to believe? (Is Brendan Dassey Innocent?) *** After a night of bar-hopping, Ozzy Conde and girlfriend Kimberly Long got into an argument that ended up with Ozzy laying on the floor – dead. Kimberly was sent to prison. At least that’s the story the prosectors told. But Kimberly fought for years to try and convince people she was not a murderer. But was she? (Kimberly’s Long Struggle to Prove Her Innocence) *** The idea of someone breaking down and confessing to police that they committed a crime – when in actuality they did not do it – seems ludicrous to us. But it happens all the time. Why on earth would someone ever do such a thing? We’ll look a bit closer at how it happens. (Why Do The Innocent Confess?)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:48.355 = Is Brendan Dassey Innocent?
          00:13:49.474 = Kimberly’s Long Struggle To Prove Her Innocence ***
          00:25:59.894 = Why Do The Innocent Confess? ***
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          “Kimberly’s Long Struggle To Prove Her Innocence” by Maggie Clancy for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36dwdcuy
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          If you have information on the murder of Father Alfred Kunz, the Dane County Sheriff's Office can be reached at 608-284-6900, or at tips@danesheriff.com.
          
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          If you have information on the murder of Father Alfred Kunz, the Dane County Sheriff's Office can be reached at 608-284-6900, or at tips@danesheriff.com.
          
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          Originally aired: March 01, 2026
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          Originally aired: March 01, 2026
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          Originally aired: March 01, 2026
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          Originally aired: March 01, 2026
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          Originally aired: March 01, 2026
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/EditingRoomShadows
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>666chilling_horror,creepy_fiction,dark_fiction,dark_omens,dark_storytelling,darren_marlar,death_omens,ghost_story,harbingers_of_death,horror_short_story,paranormal_horror,paranormal_short_story,psychological_horror,scary_stories,shadow_figures,shadow_people,shadows_in_footage,spooky_stories,supernatural_horror,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/TheBilliardBall
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: “The Billiard Ball” is a science fiction murder mystery short story by author Isaac Asimov, written in September 1966 and first published in the March 1967 issue of “If”. The story is based on a journalist’s tale on the events that occurred when an antigravity device was discovered. The story describes the relationship between the creator of the device, billionaire inventor Edward Bloom, and his old college friend James Priss, a Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist who discovered the theory on which Bloom’s invention is based. Both also happen to be very good pool players.
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Billiard Ball” by Isaac Asimov: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4a7a9m9a=====
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          Originally aired: July, 2021
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheBilliardBall
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70366493Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen scientist Edward Bloom demonstrated humanity's first anti-gravity device to the world, a single billiard ball punched through his chest at the speed of light — and the only question that remains is whether the man who aimed it knew exactly what...
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          IN THIS EPISODE: “The Billiard Ball” is a science fiction murder mystery short story by author Isaac Asimov, written in September 1966 and first published in the March 1967 issue of “If”. The story is based on a journalist’s tale on the events that occurred when an antigravity device was discovered. The story describes the relationship between the creator of the device, billionaire inventor Edward Bloom, and his old college friend James Priss, a Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist who discovered the theory on which Bloom’s invention is based. Both also happen to be very good pool players.
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Billiard Ball” by Isaac Asimov: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4a7a9m9a=====
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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          Originally aired: July, 2021
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheBilliardBall
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2977anti-gravity,asimov_short_story,classic_sci-fi,dark_fiction,edward_bloom,free_energy,isaac_asimov,murder_mystery,mystery_podcast,perfect_crime,physics_murder,professor_priss,science_fiction,sci-fi_horror,sci-fi_thriller,speed_of_light,the_billiard_ball,unsolved_murder,weird_darkness,zero_gravityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-creeper-truth-or-dare-the-nightmare-of-teddy-the-haunted-woods-the-graveyard-gold--70365309
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          
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          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Countess” (May 26, 1977)
          00:45:11.826 = The Zero Hour, “The Price of Admission” (May 03, 1940) ***WD
          01:02:36.228 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Time Loser” (1957) ***WD
          01:26:36.855 = Strange Adventure, “The Road To Rawhide” (1945) ***WD
          01:29:50.123 = Appointment With Fear, “And The Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945) ***WD
          01:55:33.788 = BBC Radio, “Red Letter Day” (1986-1987)
          02:09:47.141 = Beyond The Green Door, “Mosley Searches For Schneider” (1966)
          02:13:23.389 = The Black Book, “The Price of the Head” (February 02, 1952) ***WD
          02:28:08.135 = Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, “The Ghost To Ghost Matter” (May 18, 1958) ***WD
          02:51:45.567 = Box 13, “Double Mothers” (October 10, 1948)
          03:18:40.326 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Two Little Punctures” (September 22, 1967) ***WD
          03:45:43.706 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Elmer Vs. The Invaders” (1990-1992) ***WD
          04:12:51.496 = The Clock, “The Millionaire” (October 11, 1955)
          04:42:17.347 = Show Close
          
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Countess” (May 26, 1977)
          00:45:11.826 = The Zero Hour, “The Price of Admission” (May 03, 1940) ***WD
          01:02:36.228 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Time Loser” (1957) ***WD
          01:26:36.855 = Strange Adventure, “The Road To Rawhide” (1945) ***WD
          01:29:50.123 = Appointment With Fear, “And The Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945) ***WD
          01:55:33.788 = BBC Radio, “Red Letter Day” (1986-1987)
          02:09:47.141 = Beyond The Green Door, “Mosley Searches For Schneider” (1966)
          02:13:23.389 = The Black Book, “The Price of the Head” (February 02, 1952) ***WD
          02:28:08.135 = Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, “The Ghost To Ghost Matter” (May 18, 1958) ***WD
          02:51:45.567 = Box 13, “Double Mothers” (October 10, 1948)
          03:18:40.326 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Two Little Punctures” (September 22, 1967) ***WD
          03:45:43.706 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Elmer Vs. The Invaders” (1990-1992) ***WD
          04:12:51.496 = The Clock, “The Millionaire” (October 11, 1955)
          04:42:17.347 = Show Close
          
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Thousands of people across dozens of countries have reported waking paralyzed in the night, staring at the same featureless figure in a wide-brimmed hat standing in the corner of their room. The trail of documented evidence behind who he is — and where he came from — runs through classified government files, unexplained refugee deaths, and a common allergy medication sold at every pharmacy in America. (The Hat Man: Why Thousands See The Same Ominous Figure In Their Bedrooms) *** Scientists are strapping heart rate monitors on haunted house visitors, equipping them with skin conductance sensors, and running them through chainsaw-wielding pig-men in abandoned factories — and what they're finding about why humans deliberately seek out terror is reshaping how we understand fear, anxiety, therapy, and the human brain itself. Turns out the people walking voluntarily into the dark may be onto something the rest of us haven't figured out yet. (Fear For Fun: What Scientists Are Learning Inside America's Haunted Houses)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Short Announcement
          00:00:20.531 = The Foreboding
          00:02:19.899 = Show Open
          00:04:08.301 = The Hat Man
          00:27:25.805 = Fear For Fun, Part One ***
          00:42:12.608 = Fear For Fun, Part Two ***
          00:59:36.509 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:THE HAT MAN: Why Thousands See the Same Shadow Figure in Their Bedrooms: https://weirddarkness.com/hat-man-shadow-person-science/
          FEAR FOR FUN: What Scientists Are Learning Inside America's Haunted Houses: https://weirddarkness.com/haunted-house-fear-science/
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          Originally aired: February 27, 2026
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HatMan
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70354818Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:00:19 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA mysterious figure in a wide-brimmed hat and trench coat has been appearing in bedrooms across the world for centuries — and scientists are uncovering disturbing patterns in who sees him and why. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Thousands of people across dozens of countries have reported waking paralyzed in the night, staring at the same featureless figure in a wide-brimmed hat standing in the corner of their room. The trail of documented evidence behind who he is — and where he came from — runs through classified government files, unexplained refugee deaths, and a common allergy medication sold at every pharmacy in America. (The Hat Man: Why Thousands See The Same Ominous Figure In Their Bedrooms) *** Scientists are strapping heart rate monitors on haunted house visitors, equipping them with skin conductance sensors, and running them through chainsaw-wielding pig-men in abandoned factories — and what they're finding about why humans deliberately seek out terror is reshaping how we understand fear, anxiety, therapy, and the human brain itself. Turns out the people walking voluntarily into the dark may be onto something the rest of us haven't figured out yet. (Fear For Fun: What Scientists Are Learning Inside America's Haunted Houses)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Short Announcement
          00:00:20.531 = The Foreboding
          00:02:19.899 = Show Open
          00:04:08.301 = The Hat Man
          00:27:25.805 = Fear For Fun, Part One ***
          00:42:12.608 = Fear For Fun, Part Two ***
          00:59:36.509 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:THE HAT MAN: Why Thousands See the Same Shadow Figure in Their Bedrooms: https://weirddarkness.com/hat-man-shadow-person-science/
          FEAR FOR FUN: What Scientists Are Learning Inside America's Haunted Houses: https://weirddarkness.com/haunted-house-fear-science/
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          Originally aired: February 27, 2026
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HatMan
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal...]]>3657benadryl_challenge,benadryl_hallucinations,coast_to_coast_am,diphenhydramine,hat_man,hat_man_sightings,hmong_deaths,night_hag,nightmare_on_elm_street,paranormal,rem_sleep,shadow_figure,shadow_people,shadow_person,sleep_disorder,sleep_paralysis,sleep_paralysis_demon,sunds,waking_up_paralyzed,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/missing-mom-found-alive-24-years
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
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          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>2034falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/MummifiedAlive
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: One of the greatest monsters ever to be brought to the screen was The Mummy, portrayed by Boris Karloff. We have, of course, seen numerous recreations of the creature since the original Universal film, but still, the image is grotesque and frightening no matter the incarnation. To see a mummy in real-life is that much more shocking. But real fear… real terror… would be if you yourself were to be mummified… while still alive. (To Be Mummified Alive) *** In the days that followed the rescue of 11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault from the wreckage of the yacht called the Bluebelle, it would became clear that a storm hadn’t destroyed the ship, as the previously-rescued captain, Julian A. Harvey, had said earlier. A storm hadn’t killed everyone aboard… Harvey himself had. (The Final Voyage of the Bluebelle) *** When a loved one passes away, we sometimes wish we could speak to them one last time. Some people report they received phone calls or voicemails they believe are from their deceased loved ones. Sometimes they come through as eerie otherworldly static, while other times the ghostly caller is able to communicate one last message. We’ll share a few true stories from people who have received phone calls from the beyond. (Phone Calls From Beyond The Grave) *** If you buy a furnished home and move the furniture to clean the floor – and the furniture moves back on its own – you can be pretty sure you’ve just moved into a haunted house. That’s exactly what one family in Rockford, Illinois found out. (A Haunting on School Street) *** And I’ll end the episode with the story that I began it with – a short story by Louisa May Alcott called “Lost in a Pyramid”… or “The Mummy’s Curse”. A story that went pretty much unnoticed when it was originally published in 1869, but has had somewhat become undead since 1998 when it was rediscovered and is now considered an influential example of early “mummy’s curse” narratives.
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Short Message
          00:00:20.684 = The Foreboding
          00:01:41.062 = Show Open
          00:04:41.066 = The Final Voyage of the Bluebelle
          00:18:32.491 = Phone Calls From Beyond the Grave ***
          00:36:53.017 = A Haunting On School Street ***
          00:43:39.779 = To Be Mummified Alive
          00:50:44.908 = The Mummy’s Curse (Lost in a Pyramid) – fictional story ***
          01:16:00.096 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Final Voyage of the Bluebelle” by Lucia for The Ghost In My Machine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/23utyhja
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          “A Haunting on School Street” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/s3c76yeb
          “To Be Mummified Alive’ by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j89cukfe
          “The Mummy’s Curse/Lost In a Pyramid” by Louisa May Alcott: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pwd9h3cb=====
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          Originally aired: August 03, 2021
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70310875Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessBetween 1081 and 1903, roughly 20 Japanese Buddhist monks voluntarily endured a grueling three-year process of starvation and isolation — sealing themselves alive inside stone tombs in pursuit of becoming Buddha in their own bodies. *No AI Voices Are...
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          IN THIS EPISODE: One of the greatest monsters ever to be brought to the screen was The Mummy, portrayed by Boris Karloff. We have, of course, seen numerous recreations of the creature since the original Universal film, but still, the image is grotesque and frightening no matter the incarnation. To see a mummy in real-life is that much more shocking. But real fear… real terror… would be if you yourself were to be mummified… while still alive. (To Be Mummified Alive) *** In the days that followed the rescue of 11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault from the wreckage of the yacht called the Bluebelle, it would became clear that a storm hadn’t destroyed the ship, as the previously-rescued captain, Julian A. Harvey, had said earlier. A storm hadn’t killed everyone aboard… Harvey himself had. (The Final Voyage of the Bluebelle) *** When a loved one passes away, we sometimes wish we could speak to them one last time. Some people report they received phone calls or voicemails they believe are from their deceased loved ones. Sometimes they come through as eerie otherworldly static, while other times the ghostly caller is able to communicate one last message. We’ll share a few true stories from people who have received phone calls from the beyond. (Phone Calls From Beyond The Grave) *** If you buy a furnished home and move the furniture to clean the floor – and the furniture moves back on its own – you can be pretty sure you’ve just moved into a haunted house. That’s exactly what one family in Rockford, Illinois found out. (A Haunting on School Street) *** And I’ll end the episode with the story that I began it with – a short story by Louisa May Alcott called “Lost in a Pyramid”… or “The Mummy’s Curse”. A story that went pretty much unnoticed when it was originally published in 1869, but has had somewhat become undead since 1998 when it was rediscovered and is now considered an influential example of early “mummy’s curse” narratives.
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Short Message
          00:00:20.684 = The Foreboding
          00:01:41.062 = Show Open
          00:04:41.066 = The Final Voyage of the Bluebelle
          00:18:32.491 = Phone Calls From Beyond the Grave ***
          00:36:53.017 = A Haunting On School Street ***
          00:43:39.779 = To Be Mummified Alive
          00:50:44.908 = The Mummy’s Curse (Lost in a Pyramid) – fictional story ***
          01:16:00.096 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Final Voyage of the Bluebelle” by Lucia for The Ghost In My Machine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/23utyhja
          “Phone Calls From Beyond the...]]>4671ancient_japan,bizarre_history,buddhist_monks,buddhist_rituals,death_rituals,japanese_history,japanese_monks,japan_mummies,japan_mysteries,kukai,living_buddha,living_mummies,mount_yudono,mummified_monks,mummy_history,self-mummification,shingon_buddhism,sokushinbutsu,weird_darkness,yamagata_japanfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/stolen-car-seatbelt-fine
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Transmutations, Inc” (May 24, 1977)
          00:45:44.565 = Theater 1030, “Two Little Punctures” (July 12, 1953) ***WD
          01:12:45.315 = Two Thousand Plus, “Rocket And Skull” (October 10, 1951) ***WD
          01:40:53.311 = The Unexpected, “The Winfield Diamond” (August 15, 1948)
          01:55:42.086 = Nick Carter—Master Detective, “Death After Dark” (February 19, 1944) ***WD
          02:24:57.782 = Dark Venture, “Coverup” (February 24, 1947)
          02:54:44.664 = The Weird Circle, “Ancient Mariner” (January 22, 1944)
          03:21:54.078 = The Whistler, “Lie or Consequences” (December 11, 1944)
          03:50:20.605 = Witch’s Tale, “The Power of Lucifer” (December 07, 1937) ***WD
          04:16:45.692 = X Minus One, “Surface Tension” (August 28, 1956)
          04:44:39.577 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Transmutations, Inc” (May 24, 1977)
          00:45:44.565 = Theater 1030, “Two Little Punctures” (July 12, 1953) ***WD
          01:12:45.315 = Two Thousand Plus, “Rocket And Skull” (October 10, 1951) ***WD
          01:40:53.311 = The Unexpected, “The Winfield Diamond” (August 15, 1948)
          01:55:42.086 = Nick Carter—Master Detective, “Death After Dark” (February 19, 1944) ***WD
          02:24:57.782 = Dark Venture, “Coverup” (February 24, 1947)
          02:54:44.664 = The Weird Circle, “Ancient Mariner” (January 22, 1944)
          03:21:54.078 = The Whistler, “Lie or Consequences” (December 11, 1944)
          03:50:20.605 = Witch’s Tale, “The Power of Lucifer” (December 07, 1937) ***WD
          04:16:45.692 = X Minus One, “Surface Tension” (August 28, 1956)
          04:44:39.577 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260226
          
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70295219Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:06 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA tent sliced open from the inside, the man who witnessed the real exorcism that inspired The Exorcist, the silent film that invented horror, a 13-year-old reported missing who was already gone — and a $400 security deposit claimed on a van that had...
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          EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260226
          
          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1578falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/NeverGoToWarWithTheGrays
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: A towering figure with green eyes delivered a message about the Grays that defense officials didn’t want to discuss — and humanity wasn’t meant to hear. (NEVER GO TO WAR WITH THE GRAYS: Whitley Strieber’s Ominous Warning) *** A single-celled organism lurking in warm freshwater can enter your nose, travel to your brain, and kill you in five days — and it has a 97% fatality rate. (The Microscopic Monster That Eats Your Brain From the Inside Out) *** Lauren Canaday’s heart stopped for 24 minutes before EMTs brought her back, leaving her with an unsettling certainty that death was friendly and a complete transformation of everything she believed about life. (24 MINUTES IN THE AFTERLIFE: Woman Returns With Disturbing Message About Death)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:38.656 = Show Open
          00:03:05.036 = Don’t Go To War With The Grays
          00:20:56.801 = The Brain-Eating Amoeba ***
          00:40:24.318 = Twenty-Four Minutes In The Afterlife ***
          00:59:06.503 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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          =====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: February 25, 2026
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/NeverGoToWarWithTheGrays
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70290516Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:53:25 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA Nordic alien connected to U.S. defense personnel delivered a chilling warning to author Whitley Strieber that he's never forgotten: never go to war with the Grays — because they'll never let you win, and they'll never let you stop fighting. *No AI...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: A towering figure with green eyes delivered a message about the Grays that defense officials didn’t want to discuss — and humanity wasn’t meant to hear. (NEVER GO TO WAR WITH THE GRAYS: Whitley Strieber’s Ominous Warning) *** A single-celled organism lurking in warm freshwater can enter your nose, travel to your brain, and kill you in five days — and it has a 97% fatality rate. (The Microscopic Monster That Eats Your Brain From the Inside Out) *** Lauren Canaday’s heart stopped for 24 minutes before EMTs brought her back, leaving her with an unsettling certainty that death was friendly and a complete transformation of everything she believed about life. (24 MINUTES IN THE AFTERLIFE: Woman Returns With Disturbing Message About Death)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:38.656 = Show Open
          00:03:05.036 = Don’t Go To War With The Grays
          00:20:56.801 = The Brain-Eating Amoeba ***
          00:40:24.318 = Twenty-Four Minutes In The Afterlife ***
          00:59:06.503 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
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          Never Go To War With The Grays: https://weirddarkness.com/never-go-to-war-with-the-grays/
          The Brain-Eating Amoeba: What Lives in the Water You Swim In: https://weirddarkness.com/brain-eating-amoeba-naegleria-fowleri/
          Twenty-Four Minutes In The Afterlife: https://weirddarkness.com/woman-dead-24-minutes/
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such...]]>3630alien_abduction,alien_contact,alien_warning,budd_hopkins,david_grusch,gray_aliens,non-human_intelligence,nordic_aliens,paranormal,paranormal_podcast,pentagon_uap,pleiades_aliens,the_fourth_mind,the_grays,uap,uap_disclosure,ufo_coverup,ufo_disclosure,weird_darkness,whitley_strieberfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/grief-book-murder
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Wine, Women, and Murder” (May 20, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:46.094 = The Sealed Book “Murder Must Be Paid For” (August 05, 1945)
          01:15:15.158 = The Shadow, “Joey’s Christmas story” (December 22, 1940) ***WD
          01:44:18.098 = Sleep No More, “The Evening Primrose” (April 24, 1957)
          02:13:10.886 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Eat Your Heart Out” (October 20, 2007)
          02:27:01.031 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October 01, 1945) ***WD
          02:41:33.448 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD
          02:55:51.451 = Suspense, “Finishing School” (December 30, 1943)
          03:25:03.953 = Tales of the Frightened, “Chung Ling Soo” (December 16, 1957) ***WD
          03:29:24.002 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
          03:59:18.311 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirit Calling” (1960s)
          04:03:52.173 = The Saint, “Missing Husband” (April 29, 1951)
          04:32:42.285 = Theater Five, “June Seventeenth Where Are You?” (November 02, 1964)
          04:53:50.007 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Wine, Women, and Murder” (May 20, 1977) ***WD
          00:45:46.094 = The Sealed Book “Murder Must Be Paid For” (August 05, 1945)
          01:15:15.158 = The Shadow, “Joey’s Christmas story” (December 22, 1940) ***WD
          01:44:18.098 = Sleep No More, “The Evening Primrose” (April 24, 1957)
          02:13:10.886 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Eat Your Heart Out” (October 20, 2007)
          02:27:01.031 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October 01, 1945) ***WD
          02:41:33.448 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD
          02:55:51.451 = Suspense, “Finishing School” (December 30, 1943)
          03:25:03.953 = Tales of the Frightened, “Chung Ling Soo” (December 16, 1957) ***WD
          03:29:24.002 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)
          03:59:18.311 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirit Calling” (1960s)
          04:03:52.173 = The Saint, “Missing Husband” (April 29, 1951)
          04:32:42.285 = Theater Five, “June Seventeenth Where Are You?” (November 02, 1964)
          04:53:50.007 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          IN THIS EPISODE: He and his lover took all their possessions and 12,000 doses of LSD to go live in the Satanist sex castle of Corpsewood Manor. Then their story ended with a bloodbath. (The Corpsewood Manor Murders) *** 6-year-old Sheila Fox’s disappearance is strange in that there is more than one account of her abduction – contradictory accounts. So what happened to her on that August day in 1944? (Girl In The Green Mac) *** A skeptic of the paranormal housesits for friends in their haunted house. This should get interesting. (The Skeptic And The Playful Ghost) *** We’ve all heard of werewolves, and in recent episodes we’ve touched on other creatures of a similar nature such as were-dogs, were-hyenas, and the like. There are were-tigers, and were-… well, you get the idea. But here’s one I’ll be you never heard of. A were-tree. (When Creatures Change Form) *** According to one of our Weirdo family members, it’s possible to live in a haunted house without ever seeing any sign of the paranormal – until you decide to begin remodeling. (It Began In The Conservatory) *** How do you run from something that is faster than any human being alive, and is invisible? (Hiker Confronts Invisible Bipedal Entity) *** Have you ever woken up and don’t remember even walking into your bedroom to go to bed the night before? For one person, that was just the beginning of the outlandish things to follow. (I Don’t Think I Was Dreaming) *** On June 16, 1936, Hallie Latham, a waitress living in Port Angeles, Washington, married her third husband, a beer truck driver and well-known ladies’ man named Monty Illingworth. She had no idea on what was undoubtedly a happy day that she had just made the worst mistake of her life – or that she was soon to become a legend in death. (The Lady of the Lake) *** Japan has rightly earned itself a reputation as a wellspring of the weird, of that there can be no doubt. Of special interest here is all of the strange creatures and entities said to inhabit this land, ranging from mysterious monsters, to phantoms, to everything in between. (Phantoms and Monsters of Japan)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Short Message From Darren
          00:00:20.772 = The Foreboding
          00:01:17.437 = Show Open
          00:04:23.448 = The Lady of the Lake
          00:10:55.435 = It Began In The Conservatory
          00:15:06.180 = Invisible Entity ***
          00:19:10.803 = Changing Creatures
          00:28:36.433 = Girl In The Green Mac
          00:32:55.663 = I Don’t Think I Was Dreaming ***
          00:38:17.881 = The Skeptic And The Playful Ghost
          00:41:28.955 = Corpsewood Manor
          00:49:45.020 = Phantoms and Monsters of Japan
          01:32:41.830 = Show Outro*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Lady of the Lake” by Troy Taylor: (link no longer available)
          “Girl In The Green Mac” by Elisabeth Tilstra: http://bit.ly/2shjCaC
          “When Creatures Change Form” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/35HjZts
          “It Began In The Conservatory” by ‘Jackson’ submitted at WeirdDarkness.com
          “The Skeptic And The Playful Ghost” by ‘Bee’: http://bit.ly/35IbD4Z
          “Hiker Confronts Invisible Bipedal Entity” by ‘Jim’: (link no longer available)
          “The Corpsewood Manor Murders” by Gina Dimuro: http://bit.ly/2QTNSTr
          “I Don’t Think I Was Dreaming” by E. Velez, submitted at WeirdDarkness.com
          “Phantoms and Monsters of Japan” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2Or6IiX=====
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          Originally aired: August 01, 2018
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: He and his lover took all their possessions and 12,000 doses of LSD to go live in the Satanist sex castle of Corpsewood Manor. Then their story ended with a bloodbath. (The Corpsewood Manor Murders) *** 6-year-old Sheila Fox’s disappearance is strange in that there is more than one account of her abduction – contradictory accounts. So what happened to her on that August day in 1944? (Girl In The Green Mac) *** A skeptic of the paranormal housesits for friends in their haunted house. This should get interesting. (The Skeptic And The Playful Ghost) *** We’ve all heard of werewolves, and in recent episodes we’ve touched on other creatures of a similar nature such as were-dogs, were-hyenas, and the like. There are were-tigers, and were-… well, you get the idea. But here’s one I’ll be you never heard of. A were-tree. (When Creatures Change Form) *** According to one of our Weirdo family members, it’s possible to live in a haunted house without ever seeing any sign of the paranormal – until you decide to begin remodeling. (It Began In The Conservatory) *** How do you run from something that is faster than any human being alive, and is invisible? (Hiker Confronts Invisible Bipedal Entity) *** Have you ever woken up and don’t remember even walking into your bedroom to go to bed the night before? For one person, that was just the beginning of the outlandish things to follow. (I Don’t Think I Was Dreaming) *** On June 16, 1936, Hallie Latham, a waitress living in Port Angeles, Washington, married her third husband, a beer truck driver and well-known ladies’ man named Monty Illingworth. She had no idea on what was undoubtedly a happy day that she had just made the worst mistake of her life – or that she was soon to become a legend in death. (The Lady of the Lake) *** Japan has rightly earned itself a reputation as a wellspring of the weird, of that there can be no doubt. Of special interest here is all of the strange creatures and entities said to inhabit this land, ranging from mysterious monsters, to phantoms, to everything in between. (Phantoms and Monsters of Japan)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Short Message From Darren
          00:00:20.772 = The Foreboding
          00:01:17.437 = Show Open
          00:04:23.448 = The Lady of the Lake
          00:10:55.435 = It Began In The Conservatory
          00:15:06.180 = Invisible Entity ***
          00:19:10.803 = Changing Creatures
          00:28:36.433 = Girl In The Green Mac
          00:32:55.663 = I Don’t Think I Was Dreaming ***
          00:38:17.881 = The Skeptic And The Playful Ghost
          00:41:28.955 = Corpsewood Manor
          00:49:45.020 = Phantoms and Monsters of Japan
          01:32:41.830 = Show Outro*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks,...]]>5697alien_abduction,cold_case,corpsewood_manor,ghost_stories,haunted_house,horror_podcast,japanese_cryptids,kappa,kunekune,lady_of_the_lake,lake_crescent_murder,missing_persons,paranormal,saponification,shapeshifters,true_crime,tsuchinoko,weird_darkness,weird_history,werewolffalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/dead-serious-body-evidence
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: One of our Weirdo family members has asked if I wouldn’t consider doing an episode on man’s best friend – but as this is Weird Darkness I couldn’t very well just pull a bunch of stories of dogs saving lives of lost children, or walking hundreds of miles back to their families after being left behind on a trip, or solving a crime by sniffing out drugs in an airport. So in this episode we’re talking about dogs of the supernatural kind – the ghostly dogs, the specters and phantoms in canine form. 
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Ghostly Dogs and Phantom Hounds” from LookAndLearn.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bbnfdtyc, Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/xznp7j4, Ancient-Origins.net: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vavhruuj, TransCeltic.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/d8s3mhhd, and MysteriousBritain.co.uk: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2cwk3kxr, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/f385mrjm=====
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          Originally aired: August 02, 2021
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BlackDogs
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: One of our Weirdo family members has asked if I wouldn’t consider doing an episode on man’s best friend – but as this is Weird Darkness I couldn’t very well just pull a bunch of stories of dogs saving lives of lost children, or walking hundreds of miles back to their families after being left behind on a trip, or solving a crime by sniffing out drugs in an airport. So in this episode we’re talking about dogs of the supernatural kind – the ghostly dogs, the specters and phantoms in canine form. 
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Ghostly Dogs and Phantom Hounds” from LookAndLearn.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bbnfdtyc, Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/xznp7j4, Ancient-Origins.net: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vavhruuj, TransCeltic.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/d8s3mhhd, and MysteriousBritain.co.uk: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2cwk3kxr, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/f385mrjm=====
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          Originally aired: August 02, 2021
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BlackDogs
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird...]]>2372black_dog_legends,black_shuck,bodmin_moor,british_folklore,celtic_folklore,cryptozoology,death_omens,ghost_dogs,ghost_stories,hanging_hills,haunted_locations,hellhounds,moddey_dhoo,paranormal_history,paranormal_podcast,phantom_dogs,snarly_yow,supernatural_dogs,weird_darkness,weird_historyfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/RadiumGirls
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          IN THIS EPISODE: During World War I, hundreds of young women went to work in clock factories, painting watch dials with luminous radium paint. But after the girls — who literally glowed in the dark after their shifts — began to experience gruesome side effects, they began a race-against-time fight for justice that would forever change US labor laws. (The Radium Ghost Girls) *** A man is forewarned about a traffic accident that probably would have killed him. Was it a guardian angel, or is there another explanation? (The Phantom’s Fatal Forewarning) *** While the search for extraterrestrial life here in this universe is complicated enough, the problem becomes even murkier when you account for the multiverse theory. Could an alternate universe or dimension still be habitable by humans? (Is It Possible To Live In A Parallel Universe?) *** It has been proven that the Nazis were horrible war criminals and not only did some cruel and inhuman things to their prisoners, but even dove into the supernatural and paranormal in the hopes of turning the tide of the war in their favor. But I’m guessing you’ve not hear about how the Nazis used Bigfoot to further their plans, have you? (Nazi Gold and Bigfoot Costumes) *** Sometimes a horror film will haunt you in your dreams… but for one woman, those hauntings became more real than the movie itself. (It Was Just a Movie) 
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:34.351 = Show Open
          00:03:42.692 = The Radium Ghost Girls
          00:20:52.772 = Is It Possible To Live In a Parallel Universe? ***
          00:25:02.899 = The Phantom’s Fatal Forewarning
          00:26:43.885 = It Was Just a Movie
          00:36:52.566 = Nazi Gold and Bigfoot Costumes ***
          00:41:35.977 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Nazi Gold and Bigfoot Costumes” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/33rXyXZ
          “Is It Possible To Live In a Parallel Universe?” by Sequoya Kennedy: http://bit.ly/2OOUOP6
          “It Was Just a Movie” submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by Kaitlynne G: http://bit.ly/2OrN4Dx
          “The Radium Ghost Girls” by Kate Moore: https://bzfd.it/37NLxQ2
          “The Phantom’s Fatal Forewarning” submitted by Mark Ferris: http://bit.ly/2DoLaNI=====
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          Originally aired: July 31, 2018
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RadiumGirls
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70242677Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:00:03 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessYoung women hired to paint watch dials with radium were told the glowing substance was harmless — even as their jaws crumbled and their bones slowly turned to dust from the inside out. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* IN THIS...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: During World War I, hundreds of young women went to work in clock factories, painting watch dials with luminous radium paint. But after the girls — who literally glowed in the dark after their shifts — began to experience gruesome side effects, they began a race-against-time fight for justice that would forever change US labor laws. (The Radium Ghost Girls) *** A man is forewarned about a traffic accident that probably would have killed him. Was it a guardian angel, or is there another explanation? (The Phantom’s Fatal Forewarning) *** While the search for extraterrestrial life here in this universe is complicated enough, the problem becomes even murkier when you account for the multiverse theory. Could an alternate universe or dimension still be habitable by humans? (Is It Possible To Live In A Parallel Universe?) *** It has been proven that the Nazis were horrible war criminals and not only did some cruel and inhuman things to their prisoners, but even dove into the supernatural and paranormal in the hopes of turning the tide of the war in their favor. But I’m guessing you’ve not hear about how the Nazis used Bigfoot to further their plans, have you? (Nazi Gold and Bigfoot Costumes) *** Sometimes a horror film will haunt you in your dreams… but for one woman, those hauntings became more real than the movie itself. (It Was Just a Movie) 
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:34.351 = Show Open
          00:03:42.692 = The Radium Ghost Girls
          00:20:52.772 = Is It Possible To Live In a Parallel Universe? ***
          00:25:02.899 = The Phantom’s Fatal Forewarning
          00:26:43.885 = It Was Just a Movie
          00:36:52.566 = Nazi Gold and Bigfoot Costumes ***
          00:41:35.977 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Nazi Gold and Bigfoot Costumes” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/33rXyXZ
          “Is It Possible To Live In a Parallel Universe?” by Sequoya Kennedy: http://bit.ly/2OOUOP6
          “It Was Just a Movie” submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by Kaitlynne G: http://bit.ly/2OrN4Dx
          “The Radium Ghost Girls” by Kate Moore: https://bzfd.it/37NLxQ2
          “The Phantom’s Fatal Forewarning” submitted by Mark Ferris: http://bit.ly/2DoLaNI=====
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          Anyone with information is asked to contact the Enterprise Police Department at (334) 347-2222
          
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          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1735falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/SheltonBrothers
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: On July 26, 1948, infamous Illinois gangster Bernie Shelton – by then acting leader of the Shelton Brothers gang – was shot to death at the Parkway Tavern, a roadhouse that he owned outside of Peoria. For years after, Bernie’s ghost was said to haunt the tavern, unable to move on after a lifetime of violence, murder, and regret. (Last Drink at the Parkway Tavern) *** Want to be sure you’ll have a paranormal experience? Simply walk into a known haunted house to spend a few nights, all the while saying out-loud “I don’t believe in no dang ghosts!” That’s what did it for one woman. (Cousin Evie And I Know The Truth) *** How would you react if your two-year-old came running into the room, saying he’s scared of a creepy image of a man in the mirror? (Creepy Memories) *** An innocent game of hide-n-seek at their grandparents’ house turns into terror. (Hide And Seek) *** Three children left for a sunny day at a south Australian beach and were never heard from again. (The Mysterious Disappearance of the Beaumont Children) *** American Airlines Flight 191 crashed in 1979, killing everyone on board – and it left something of the paranormal once the debris was cleared. (Flight 191 Disaster)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:23.932 = Show Open
          00:02:28.222 = Last Drink at the Parkway Tavern (Shelton Brothers)
          00:18:09.998 = The Mysterious Disappearance of the Beaumont Children ***
          00:23:28.749 = Cousin Evie And I Know The Truth
          00:35:14.615 = Creepy Memories ***
          00:39:14.410 = Hide & Seek
          00:44:43.226 = Black Eyed Kids (from the audiobook)
          00:49:38.546 = Flight 191 ***
          00:57:45.310 = Show Close***
          = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Black-Eyed Kids” by Gary Vasey from the audiobook of the same title, narrated by Darren Marlar: https://amzn.to/3PmqES2
          “Last Drink at the Parkway Tavern” written by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/37dP1uy
          “Cousin Evie And I Know The Truth” submitted by Michell Morgan at WeirdDarkness.com
          “Creepy Memories” submitted by DMR at WeirdDarkness.com
          “Hide and Seek” submitted by Amy at WeirdDarkness.com
          “The Mysterious Disappearance of the Beaumont Children” by Steven Casale for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2Qy7NXX
          “The Flight 191 Disaster” written by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2NTiRwM
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          Originally aired: July 28, 2018
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SheltonBrothers
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70218369Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:00:05 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessThe Shelton brothers rose from Wayne County farm boys to run one of the most powerful criminal empires in Illinois history — defying the Chicago Outfit, surviving ambushes, and collecting enemies until the bullets finally caught up with them, though...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: On July 26, 1948, infamous Illinois gangster Bernie Shelton – by then acting leader of the Shelton Brothers gang – was shot to death at the Parkway Tavern, a roadhouse that he owned outside of Peoria. For years after, Bernie’s ghost was said to haunt the tavern, unable to move on after a lifetime of violence, murder, and regret. (Last Drink at the Parkway Tavern) *** Want to be sure you’ll have a paranormal experience? Simply walk into a known haunted house to spend a few nights, all the while saying out-loud “I don’t believe in no dang ghosts!” That’s what did it for one woman. (Cousin Evie And I Know The Truth) *** How would you react if your two-year-old came running into the room, saying he’s scared of a creepy image of a man in the mirror? (Creepy Memories) *** An innocent game of hide-n-seek at their grandparents’ house turns into terror. (Hide And Seek) *** Three children left for a sunny day at a south Australian beach and were never heard from again. (The Mysterious Disappearance of the Beaumont Children) *** American Airlines Flight 191 crashed in 1979, killing everyone on board – and it left something of the paranormal once the debris was cleared. (Flight 191 Disaster)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:23.932 = Show Open
          00:02:28.222 = Last Drink at the Parkway Tavern (Shelton Brothers)
          00:18:09.998 = The Mysterious Disappearance of the Beaumont Children ***
          00:23:28.749 = Cousin Evie And I Know The Truth
          00:35:14.615 = Creepy Memories ***
          00:39:14.410 = Hide & Seek
          00:44:43.226 = Black Eyed Kids (from the audiobook)
          00:49:38.546 = Flight 191 ***
          00:57:45.310 = Show Close***
          = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “The Black-Eyed Kids” by Gary Vasey from the audiobook of the same title, narrated by Darren Marlar: https://amzn.to/3PmqES2
          “Last Drink at the Parkway Tavern” written by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/37dP1uy
          “Cousin Evie And I Know The Truth” submitted by Michell Morgan at WeirdDarkness.com
          “Creepy Memories” submitted by DMR at WeirdDarkness.com
          “Hide and Seek” submitted by Amy at WeirdDarkness.com
          “The Mysterious Disappearance of the Beaumont Children” by Steven Casale for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2Qy7NXX
          “The Flight 191 Disaster” written by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2NTiRwM
          =====3575bernie_shelton,bernie_shelton_ghost,carl_shelton,chicago_outfit,darren_marlar,gangster_ghost,haunted_bar,illinois_gangsters,illinois_history,mob_wars,organized_crime_history,paranormal_illinois,parkway_tavern_haunting,peoria_illinois,prohibition_gangsters,shelton_brothers,shelton_gang,true_crime_history,unsolved_murder,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/15KCityKillers
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Matter of Customs” (May 19, 1977)
          00:45:49.830 = Peril, “Squeeze Play” (1953) ***WD (LQ)
          01:08:25.044 = Mystery Playhouse, Ladies In Retirement” (January 18, 1946) ***WD
          01:31:06.581 = Phillip Morris Playhouse, “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” (August 19, 1953) ***WD
          01:54:43.901 = Price of Fear, “Soul Music” (October 27, 1973) ***WD
          02:22:51.568 = Ellery Queen, “Singing Rat” (January 09, 1943) (LQ)
          02:52:20.919 = Quiet Please, “One For The Book” (November 21, 1948)
          03:21:47.267 = Radio City Playhouse, “Tension In 643” (August 01, 1949)
          03:50:41.111 = Adventures In The Supernatural, “The Mysterious Carriage” (1932) ***WD
          04:15:06.894 = Sam Spade, “The Rowdy Dowser Caper” (April 20, 1951)
          04:44:40.956 =
          
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          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70196426Sun, 22 Feb 2026 04:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA quiet English cottage, a devoted companion, and two childlike old women hide a dark secret — and as suspicion creeps closer, one desperate mind begins to crack under the weight of murder and fear. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0591 CHAPTERS...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Matter of Customs” (May 19, 1977)
          00:45:49.830 = Peril, “Squeeze Play” (1953) ***WD (LQ)
          01:08:25.044 = Mystery Playhouse, Ladies In Retirement” (January 18, 1946) ***WD
          01:31:06.581 = Phillip Morris Playhouse, “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” (August 19, 1953) ***WD
          01:54:43.901 = Price of Fear, “Soul Music” (October 27, 1973) ***WD
          02:22:51.568 = Ellery Queen, “Singing Rat” (January 09, 1943) (LQ)
          02:52:20.919 = Quiet Please, “One For The Book” (November 21, 1948)
          03:21:47.267 = Radio City Playhouse, “Tension In 643” (August 01, 1949)
          03:50:41.111 = Adventures In The Supernatural, “The Mysterious Carriage” (1932) ***WD
          04:15:06.894 = Sam Spade, “The Rowdy Dowser Caper” (April 20, 1951)
          04:44:40.956 =
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          = = = = =
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0591
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17131classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/PerfectCrime
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Leopold and Loeb believed themselves to be more intelligent than everyone and planned to commit the perfect murder. But it would be their pride that brought them down in the end, and it would result in a ghost story! (Chicago’s Thrill Killers) *** A woman visiting her mother in the hospital takes an unexpected trip when stepping into the elevator. (Elevator Opens Into The Twilight Zone) *** Even 24 doors couldn't give Charles Lapham a way out of his seemingly-cursed life. (No Exit – The Lapham Patterson House) *** A nightmare is frightening, we can all agree on that. But what if you have a nightmare within a nightmare? One woman tells her terrifying story. (My Real Life Nightmare) *** Robert Berdella. Behind his friendly demeanor lurked a deadly obsession with torture and murder. (The Butcher of Kansas City) *** It was a tale that most considered simply gossip, or the town’s urban legend. The rich and powerful made sure it stayed a secret; but all secrets eventually come to light – especially those covered in racism, tragedy, and hundreds of deaths. It’s the truth behind the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel tragedy. (Town Of The Living Dead) *** A teenager shares his story of being abducted by aliens. You may dismiss it as a nightmare or sleep paralysis, but then how do you explain the injection marks on his body? (Tall Black Shiny Aliens) *** A Weirdo family member tells us why we should be cautious when we hear dogs howling. (When The Dogs Howl) *** Most stories about the men in black are of an aggressive nature, with victims being questioned by them, even threatened into remaining silent. But one man had a strange encounter where the MIB saved his life. (Helped By Four Men In Black) *** It’s always a bit scary sleeping in a new house that very first night. But sometimes, as one Weird Darkness fan discovered, there is reason to be frightened. (Whispers In The Night) *** They found the first body stuffed inside the church library's closet. Then a second body turned up. I’ll share the creepy case of Theo Durrant – San Francisco’s “Jack the Ripper”. (Demon of the Belfry) *** Outside of Washington, D.C. lies an abandoned institution with a thoroughly disturbing past. (The Madness of Forest Haven Asylum) 
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:03.145 = Show Intro
          00:04:10.713 = Chicago’s Thrill Killers
          00:25:29.654 = No Exit: The Lapham Patterson House ***
          00:30:38.722 = Elevator Opens Into The Twilight Zone
          00:33:12.911 = Robert Berdella: The Butcher of Kansas City
          00:39:33.388 = My Nightmare (from a Weird Darkness listener) ***
          00:41:27.413 = Town of the Living Dead
          00:55:26.596 = Helped By Four Men In Black ***
          00:57:25.158 = When The Dogs Howl (from a Weird Darkness listener)
          00:59:31.756 = Demon of the Belfry
          01:04:53.306 = Tall, Black Shiny Aliens
          01:07:11.040 = Whispers In The Night
          01:09:55.718 = Forest Haven Asylum ***
          = Show Close *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PerfectCrime“Chicago’s Thrill Killers” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/32z2mLe
          “Elevator Opens Into the Twilight Zone” by Lisa Gibson: http://bit.ly/2VURTHJ
          “The Butcher of Kansas City” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/30sRCwJ
          “My Real Life Nightmare” by Alicia Zapata, submitted at http://www.WeirdDarkness.com
          “No Exit – The Lapham Patterson House” by Jessica Ferri: http://bit.ly/2pCMety
          “Town of the Living Dead” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2W12NvE
          “Demon of the Belfry” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2JJbsiO
          “Tall, Black, Shiny Aliens” by RR: http://bit.ly/2VURTHJ
          “The Madness of Forest Haven Asylum” by Gary Sweeney: http://bit.ly/32xCSOm
          “When The Dogs Howl” by KJ – submitted directly to http://www.WeirdDarkness.com
          “Whispers In The Night” by Zenovia Caldwell: http://bit.ly/2VUUQrN
          “Helped By Four Men In Black”: http://bit.ly/2VURTHJ=====
          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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          Originally aired: December 21, 2022 *** July 18, 2018
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PerfectCrime
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70204803Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessTwo privileged young men, driven by arrogance and a twisted sense of superiority, plotted the 'perfect crime.’ But the brutal murder of Bobby Franks left behind a trail of evidence and ghost that refuses to rest. *No AI Voices Are Used In The...
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Leopold and Loeb believed themselves to be more intelligent than everyone and planned to commit the perfect murder. But it would be their pride that brought them down in the end, and it would result in a ghost story! (Chicago’s Thrill Killers) *** A woman visiting her mother in the hospital takes an unexpected trip when stepping into the elevator. (Elevator Opens Into The Twilight Zone) *** Even 24 doors couldn't give Charles Lapham a way out of his seemingly-cursed life. (No Exit – The Lapham Patterson House) *** A nightmare is frightening, we can all agree on that. But what if you have a nightmare within a nightmare? One woman tells her terrifying story. (My Real Life Nightmare) *** Robert Berdella. Behind his friendly demeanor lurked a deadly obsession with torture and murder. (The Butcher of Kansas City) *** It was a tale that most considered simply gossip, or the town’s urban legend. The rich and powerful made sure it stayed a secret; but all secrets eventually come to light – especially those covered in racism, tragedy, and hundreds of deaths. It’s the truth behind the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel tragedy. (Town Of The Living Dead) *** A teenager shares his story of being abducted by aliens. You may dismiss it as a nightmare or sleep paralysis, but then how do you explain the injection marks on his body? (Tall Black Shiny Aliens) *** A Weirdo family member tells us why we should be cautious when we hear dogs howling. (When The Dogs Howl) *** Most stories about the men in black are of an aggressive nature, with victims being questioned by them, even threatened into remaining silent. But one man had a strange encounter where the MIB saved his life. (Helped By Four Men In Black) *** It’s always a bit scary sleeping in a new house that very first night. But sometimes, as one Weird Darkness fan discovered, there is reason to be frightened. (Whispers In The Night) *** They found the first body stuffed inside the church library's closet. Then a second body turned up. I’ll share the creepy case of Theo Durrant – San Francisco’s “Jack the Ripper”. (Demon of the Belfry) *** Outside of Washington, D.C. lies an abandoned institution with a thoroughly disturbing past. (The Madness of Forest Haven Asylum) 
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:03.145 = Show Intro
          00:04:10.713 = Chicago’s Thrill Killers
          00:25:29.654 = No Exit: The Lapham Patterson House ***
          00:30:38.722 = Elevator Opens Into The Twilight Zone
          00:33:12.911 = Robert Berdella: The Butcher of Kansas City
          00:39:33.388 = My Nightmare (from a Weird Darkness listener) ***
          00:41:27.413 = Town of the Living Dead
          00:55:26.596 = Helped By Four Men In Black ***
          00:57:25.158 = When The Dogs Howl (from a Weird Darkness listener)
          00:59:31.756 = Demon of the Belfry
          01:04:53.306 = Tall, Black Shiny Aliens
          01:07:11.040 = Whispers In The Night
          01:09:55.718 = Forest Haven Asylum ***
          = Show Close *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          48221924_murder,bobby_franks_ghost,bobby_franks_murder,chicago_1920s_crime,chicago_true_crime,clarence_darrow,clarence_darrow_ghost,criminal_history,dark_history,famous_murder_cases,haunted_chicago,jackson_park_ghost,leopold_and_loeb,nathan_leopold,paranormal_true_crime,perfect_crime_chicago,richard_loeb,rosehill_cemetery,thrill_killers,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0590
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Child’s Cats Paw” (May 17, 1977)
          00:45:24.503 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Death Talks Out Of Turn” (June 20, 1944) ***WD
          01:15:25.102 = Cisco Kid, “Mummy In The Desert” (April 21, 1953) ***WD
          01:42:22.004 = Murder at Midnight, “The House That Time Forgot” (January 13, 1947)
          02:08:35.672 = The Black Museum, “The Notes” (August 22, 1951) ***WD
          02:33:34.657 = The Mysterious Traveler, “The Planet Zevius” (May 01, 1951)
          03:02:40.253 = Mystery House, “A New Lease On Death” (August 19, 1945) ***WD
          03:29:08.436 = CBC’s Nightfall, “Cruel Husband” (December 10, 1982)
          03:59:03.491 = Nightmare, “Coincidence” (November 26, 1953)
          04:20:46.076 = Obsession, “Paranoia Death House” (October 23, 1950)
          04:43:43.757 = Origin of Superstition, “Wishing On A New Moon” (1935) ***WD
          04:58:03.330 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
          = = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarkness
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70186165Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:13:35 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA lonely little girl's imaginary conversations with her cat take a surprising turn when the cat begins talking back — and together they decide to meddle in the lives of the adults around them. | #RetroRadio EP0590 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Child’s Cats Paw” (May 17, 1977)
          00:45:24.503 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Death Talks Out Of Turn” (June 20, 1944) ***WD
          01:15:25.102 = Cisco Kid, “Mummy In The Desert” (April 21, 1953) ***WD
          01:42:22.004 = Murder at Midnight, “The House That Time Forgot” (January 13, 1947)
          02:08:35.672 = The Black Museum, “The Notes” (August 22, 1951) ***WD
          02:33:34.657 = The Mysterious Traveler, “The Planet Zevius” (May 01, 1951)
          03:02:40.253 = Mystery House, “A New Lease On Death” (August 19, 1945) ***WD
          03:29:08.436 = CBC’s Nightfall, “Cruel Husband” (December 10, 1982)
          03:59:03.491 = Nightmare, “Coincidence” (November 26, 1953)
          04:20:46.076 = Obsession, “Paranoia Death House” (October 23, 1950)
          04:43:43.757 = Origin of Superstition, “Wishing On A New Moon” (1935) ***WD
          04:58:03.330 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
          = = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarkness
          CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0590
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17934classic_radio,classic_radio_shows,creepy_old_radio_shows,eerie_radio_mysteries,golden_age_radio,horror_radio_shows,macabre_old_time_radio,nostalgic_thrillers,old_radio_mystery_shows,old_time_radio,otr,otr_horror,paranormal,retro_horror,retro_radio,science_fiction,supernatural_radio_plays,suspense_radio_classics,true_crime,vintage_radio_dramasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-ever-mess-with-a-bird-s-nest-we-learned-that-the-hard-way-the-buffest-bird-around--70185383
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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          Weird Darkness©, 2026
          Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#ScaryStoriesForKids #StoriesForKids #KidsStories #HalloweenKids #MicroTerrors #HalloweenStories #WeirdDarkness
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70185383Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:04 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessA boy's attempt to befriend a bird nesting outside his bedroom window turns into a full-blown feathered vendetta when his parents keep destroying the nest. | “The Buffest Bird Around” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors Find more family-friendly frights...
          Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
          Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
          Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
          Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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          Weird Darkness©, 2026
          Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#ScaryStoriesForKids #StoriesForKids #KidsStories #HalloweenKids #MicroTerrors #HalloweenStories #WeirdDarkness
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>741falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/UFOPoliceChase
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Some believe them to be ghosts, others feel they are creatures or even humans from a different dimension. Still others believe they are demonic entities. Whatever the truth about what they are, the one thing everyone agrees about is that an encounter with a shadow person is undeniably terrifying. (Terrifying True Stories Of Shadow People) *** The townsfolk of Beaver County, Pennsylvania saw something very strange in 1966 – and now, so many decades later, it’s just as much of a mystery as it was the day the encounter occurred. (The Unsolved Sighting in 1966) *** Some are beloved favorites like “The Wizard of Oz”, others you may never have seen, like Atuk. Some are dark in tone like “Poltergeist”, or heroic like the first Superman movie starring Christopher Reeve. But one thing all of these films and the others I’ll share in this episode have in common is that they are all supposedly cursed. (Infamously Cursed Films)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          • 00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          • 00:01:47.590 = Terrifying True Stories of Shadow People
          • 00:10:44.014 = Unsolved Sighting in 1966 ***
          • 00:39:29.825 = Infamously Cursed Films ***
          • 01:04:29.801 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          • https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          • https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          • https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          • https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          • “Terrifying True Stories Of Shadow People” from Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5f3vxdh4
          • “The Unsolved Sighting in 1966” by Scott Tady for EllwoodCityLedger.com and The Beaver County Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ck54nvr
          • “Infamously Cursed Films” by Randolph Strauss for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/uh8xjj9j
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          (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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          "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
          = = = = =
          WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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          Originally aired: July 21, 2021
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/UFOPoliceChase
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          #WeirdDarkness #UFO #FlyingSaucer #UFOSighting #UFOEvidence #ProjectBlueBook #AirForceUFO #GovernmentCoverUp #UAP #UFOWitness #RealUFO #UFOPoliceChase #1966UFO #PortageCountyUFO #OhioUFO #DaleSpaur #UFOTrueStory #AlienSpacecraft #UFOInvestigation #CloseEncounters #UnexplainedPhenomena #ParanormalTrue #TrueUFOStories #UFOHistory #AncientAliens #UFOCommunity #ExtraterrestrialLife #UFOAlert #ConspiracyTheory #UFODisclosure
          
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          IN THIS EPISODE: Some believe them to be ghosts, others feel they are creatures or even humans from a different dimension. Still others believe they are demonic entities. Whatever the truth about what they are, the one thing everyone agrees about is that an encounter with a shadow person is undeniably terrifying. (Terrifying True Stories Of Shadow People) *** The townsfolk of Beaver County, Pennsylvania saw something very strange in 1966 – and now, so many decades later, it’s just as much of a mystery as it was the day the encounter occurred. (The Unsolved Sighting in 1966) *** Some are beloved favorites like “The Wizard of Oz”, others you may never have seen, like Atuk. Some are dark in tone like “Poltergeist”, or heroic like the first Superman movie starring Christopher Reeve. But one thing all of these films and the others I’ll share in this episode have in common is that they are all supposedly cursed. (Infamously Cursed Films)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          • 00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          • 00:01:47.590 = Terrifying True Stories of Shadow People
          • 00:10:44.014 = Unsolved Sighting in 1966 ***
          • 00:39:29.825 = Infamously Cursed Films ***
          • 01:04:29.801 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          • “Terrifying True Stories Of Shadow People” from Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5f3vxdh4
          • “The Unsolved Sighting in 1966” by Scott Tady for EllwoodCityLedger.com and The Beaver County Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ck54nvr
          • “Infamously Cursed Films” by Randolph Strauss for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/uh8xjj9j
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          Originally aired: July 21,...]]>39651966_ufo,air_force_cover-up,alien_spacecraft,close_encounters,conway_pennsylvania,dale_spaur,flying_saucer,government_cover-up,ohio_ufo,police_chase_ufo,portage_county_ufo,project_blue_book,real_ufo,uap,ufo_investigation,ufo_sighting,ufo_true_story,ufo_witness,unexplained_phenomena,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/trump-ufo-disclosure/
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          #WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarkNEWS #UFODisclosure #UAPDisclosure #TrumpUFO #ObamaAliens #GovernmentSecrets #Roswell1947 #ProjectBlueBook #Area51 #DavidGrusch #JesseMarcel #UAPWhistleblowers #AlienDisclosure #NonhumanIntelligence #UFOCoverup #FlyingSaucer #ParanormalNews #DeclassifiedFiles #PentagonUAP #TrumpAliens #UFOHistory #AlienAbduction #GovernmentCoverup #UFOChristianity #ConspiracyTheory #TrumpDeclass #UAPHearings #AlienLife #WeirdNews
          
          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>1440alien_abduction,area_51,david_grusch,declassified_files,flying_saucer_history,government_secrets,jesse_marcel,nonhuman_intelligence,obama_aliens,paranormal_news,project_blue_book,roswell_1947,trump_ufo,uap_disclosure,uap_whistleblowers,ufo_christianity,ufo_cover-up,ufo_disclosure,weird_darkness,weird_darknewsfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/havana-syndrome-norway-experiment
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          #HavanaSyndrome #AnomalousHealthIncidents #DirectedEnergyWeapons #MicrowaveWeapon #NorwegianScientist #PulsedEnergyWeapon #CIAHavanaSyndrome #GRUUnit29155 #RussiaWeapons #PentagonSecrets #USEmbassyCuba #BrainDamageMicrowave #ClassifiedResearch #DiplomatBrainInjury #HavanaSyndrome2026 #GovernmentExperiment #SpyWeapons #NorwayExperiment #RussianMicrowaveWeapon #HavanaSyndromeEvidence #DirectedEnergyAttack #NeurologyNews #ConspiracyFacts #ColdWarWeapons #USIntelligence #SecretWeapons #GovernmentCoverup #TrueCrimeNews #WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
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          #HavanaSyndrome #AnomalousHealthIncidents #DirectedEnergyWeapons #MicrowaveWeapon #NorwegianScientist #PulsedEnergyWeapon #CIAHavanaSyndrome #GRUUnit29155 #RussiaWeapons #PentagonSecrets #USEmbassyCuba #BrainDamageMicrowave #ClassifiedResearch #DiplomatBrainInjury #HavanaSyndrome2026 #GovernmentExperiment #SpyWeapons #NorwayExperiment #RussianMicrowaveWeapon #HavanaSyndromeEvidence #DirectedEnergyAttack #NeurologyNews #ConspiracyFacts #ColdWarWeapons #USIntelligence #SecretWeapons #GovernmentCoverup #TrueCrimeNews #WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarkNEWS
          
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          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          #WeirdDarkness #MorningWD #DarrenMarlar #MarlarInTheMorning #MWD #SpringHeeledJack #WillieLincoln #WhiteHouseGhost #StationNightclubFire #ParicutinVolcano #JohnGlenn #Unabomber #EBSFalseAlarm #HoodieHooDay #Megalosaurus #WeirdHistory #DarkHistory #ParanormalPodcast #HorrorPodcast #UnsolvedMysteries
          
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          NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
          
          #WeirdDarkness #MorningWD #DarrenMarlar #MarlarInTheMorning #MWD #SpringHeeledJack #WillieLincoln #WhiteHouseGhost #StationNightclubFire #ParicutinVolcano #JohnGlenn #Unabomber #EBSFalseAlarm #HoodieHooDay #Megalosaurus #WeirdHistory #DarkHistory #ParanormalPodcast #HorrorPodcast #UnsolvedMysteries
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Bottom of the World” (May 06, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:45.398 = Dark Fantasy, “Death Is A Savage Deity” (January 30, 1942)
          01:10:41.532 = Fear on 4, “Tissue Memory” (October 16, 1997)
          01:38:55.808 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “The Postman Didn’t Ring” (1947-1950)
          01:43:57.287 = Future Tense, “The Marian Death March” (May 07, 1974) ***WD
          02:11:30.677 = Crime and Peter Chambers, “Cemetery Attack” (April 20, 1954)
          02:34:49.178 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (July 04, 1947) ***WD
          03:01:06.379 = Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “A Pair of Hands” (September 06, 1980) ***WD
          03:28:07.264 = The Haunting Hour, “The Mystery of the Southern Star” (September 29, 1945) ***WD
          03:55:35.476 = Hermit’s Cave, “Reflected Image” (1937-1940s) ***WD
          04:20:47.961 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Paints With Purple” (September 24, 1947)
          04:44:18.417 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70171785Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessWhen Anna receives a heart transplant, she expects a second chance at life — not a front-row seat to someone else's. But the memories flooding in from her donor's past are growing darker by the day, and the line between whose life she's living is...
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Bottom of the World” (May 06, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:45.398 = Dark Fantasy, “Death Is A Savage Deity” (January 30, 1942)
          01:10:41.532 = Fear on 4, “Tissue Memory” (October 16, 1997)
          01:38:55.808 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “The Postman Didn’t Ring” (1947-1950)
          01:43:57.287 = Future Tense, “The Marian Death March” (May 07, 1974) ***WD
          02:11:30.677 = Crime and Peter Chambers, “Cemetery Attack” (April 20, 1954)
          02:34:49.178 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (July 04, 1947) ***WD
          03:01:06.379 = Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “A Pair of Hands” (September 06, 1980) ***WD
          03:28:07.264 = The Haunting Hour, “The Mystery of the Southern Star” (September 29, 1945) ***WD
          03:55:35.476 = Hermit’s Cave, “Reflected Image” (1937-1940s) ***WD
          04:20:47.961 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Paints With Purple” (September 24, 1947)
          04:44:18.417 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
          Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
          
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>17107falsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/TimePortals
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Ever since President Zachary Taylor died suddenly in 1850 after just 16 months in office, many have suspected foul play on the part of his political enemies. Is it possible that, despite what the history books say, Zachary Taylor was the first U.S. President to be assassinated? (The Mysterious Death of Zachary Taylor) *** Walking into an invisible wall or force field is a science-fiction trope… but perhaps it’s not so fictional as you think, seeing as there are numerous cases of people encountering that very thing in real life. (Invisible Barriers and Time Portals) *** According to numerous legends and beliefs, the “White Gods“ once came to Earth and helped humanity develop and prosper by offering knowledge in many ways. Could those white gods have been extraterrestrials? (The White Alien God of the Meso-Americans) *** Over a hundred children were found stalking a graveyard, armed with knives and sharpened sticks in order to kill a vampire that had already killed and eaten two children in Glasgow… and this one event snowballed into a crackdown on comic books. (Comics and the Gorbals Vampire) *** A scientist dies at the South Pole with a lethal dose of methanol in his blood, a government cover-up blocks the investigation, and somewhere out on the ice, a man who disappeared decades ago may still be walking. (Death and Disappearance at the Bottom of the World)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:44.661 = Show Open
          00:03:59.550 = The Mysterious Death of Zachary Taylor
          00:12:16.488 = Invisible Barrier and Time Portals ***
          00:32:04.102 = The White Alien God of the Mes-Americans ***
          00:39:14.452 = Comics and the Gorbals Vampire
          00:45:07.210 = Death and Disappearance at the Bottom of the World ***
          = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Death and Disappearance at the Bottom of the World” by ChazCMP for Paranormality Magazine (link no longer available)
          “The Mysterious Death of Zachary Taylor” by Kaleena Fraga for AllThatsInteresting.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/t39y4zz
          “Invisible Barriers and Time Portals” by Ellen Lloyd for AncientPages.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ypkb37jj,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mf58juxa, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4cvbft6
          BOOK: “Mysteries and Secrets of Time” by Lionel and Patricia Fanthorpe: https://amzn.to/3BiFdib
          BOOK: “Mysteries: An Investigation into the Occult, the Paranormal and the Supernatural” by Colin Wilson:https://amzn.to/3ilSwFF
          “The White Alien God of the Meso-Americans” from Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/554erttf
          “Comics And The Gorbals Vampire” by Stuart Nicolson for the BBC: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pfkhxyhv=====
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          Originally aired: July 18, 2021
          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TimePortals
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          #WeirdDarkness #TimeSlip #TimePortal #ParallelWorlds #Multiverse #InvisibleBarriers #PhantomArmy #RomanSoldiers #WroxhamBroads #NorfolkEngland #UnexplainedMysteries #ParanormalPodcast #GhostSoldiers #LeyLines #DarkHistory #SupernaturalStories #WeirdHistory #GhostStories #AncientMysteries #UnsolvedMysteries #AlternateDimensions #TimeAnomaly #ParanormalInvestigation #StrangePhenomena #HistoricalMysteries #Interdimensional #QuantumMysteries #TrueMysteries #ParanormalTrue #GhostlyVisions
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: Ever since President Zachary Taylor died suddenly in 1850 after just 16 months in office, many have suspected foul play on the part of his political enemies. Is it possible that, despite what the history books say, Zachary Taylor was the first U.S. President to be assassinated? (The Mysterious Death of Zachary Taylor) *** Walking into an invisible wall or force field is a science-fiction trope… but perhaps it’s not so fictional as you think, seeing as there are numerous cases of people encountering that very thing in real life. (Invisible Barriers and Time Portals) *** According to numerous legends and beliefs, the “White Gods“ once came to Earth and helped humanity develop and prosper by offering knowledge in many ways. Could those white gods have been extraterrestrials? (The White Alien God of the Meso-Americans) *** Over a hundred children were found stalking a graveyard, armed with knives and sharpened sticks in order to kill a vampire that had already killed and eaten two children in Glasgow… and this one event snowballed into a crackdown on comic books. (Comics and the Gorbals Vampire) *** A scientist dies at the South Pole with a lethal dose of methanol in his blood, a government cover-up blocks the investigation, and somewhere out on the ice, a man who disappeared decades ago may still be walking. (Death and Disappearance at the Bottom of the World)
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:00:44.661 = Show Open
          00:03:59.550 = The Mysterious Death of Zachary Taylor
          00:12:16.488 = Invisible Barrier and Time Portals ***
          00:32:04.102 = The White Alien God of the Mes-Americans ***
          00:39:14.452 = Comics and the Gorbals Vampire
          00:45:07.210 = Death and Disappearance at the Bottom of the World ***
          = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Death and Disappearance at the Bottom of the World” by ChazCMP for Paranormality Magazine (link no longer available)
          “The Mysterious Death of Zachary Taylor” by Kaleena Fraga for AllThatsInteresting.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/t39y4zz
          “Invisible Barriers and Time Portals” by Ellen Lloyd for AncientPages.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ypkb37jj,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mf58juxa, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4cvbft6
          BOOK: “Mysteries and Secrets of Time” by Lionel and Patricia Fanthorpe: fullhttps://weirddarkness.com/city-killer-asteroids
          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          3I/ATLAS grabbed the headlines — but NASA says the real danger is the 15,000 space rocks already aimed at Earth that we haven’t found yet.
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          3I/ATLAS grabbed the headlines — but NASA says the real danger is the 15,000 space rocks already aimed at Earth that we haven’t found yet.
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          IN THIS EPISODE: After spending ten years in prison, Sam Sheppard was acquitted of his wife's murder. But for some, questions remain. (The Shocking Twists Of The Sam Sheppard Case) *** “If this stone is real, it’s the most significant artifact in American history of early European settlement,” said geologist Ed Schrader. “If it’s not, it’s one of the most magnificent forgeries of all time.” Could the 430 year mystery of what happened to the colony of Roanoke finally be solved? (430 Year Mystery of Lost Colony of Roanoke Finally Solved) *** I’ll tell you about the horrors and hauntings of the Bath School Massacre in 1872. (Hell Came to Bath, Michigan)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:52.622 = Show Open
          00:03:18.395 = Hell Came To Bath Michigan, Part 1
          00:13:17.524 = Hell Came To Bath Michigan, Part 2 ***
          00:34:39.632 = The Mystery of Lost Roanoke Finally Solved? ***
          00:40:09.008 = Sam Shepphard: The Wrong Man
          00:53:02.977 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          Originally aired: July 11, 2018
          
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
          
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          *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
          
          IN THIS EPISODE: After spending ten years in prison, Sam Sheppard was acquitted of his wife's murder. But for some, questions remain. (The Shocking Twists Of The Sam Sheppard Case) *** “If this stone is real, it’s the most significant artifact in American history of early European settlement,” said geologist Ed Schrader. “If it’s not, it’s one of the most magnificent forgeries of all time.” Could the 430 year mystery of what happened to the colony of Roanoke finally be solved? (430 Year Mystery of Lost Colony of Roanoke Finally Solved) *** I’ll tell you about the horrors and hauntings of the Bath School Massacre in 1872. (Hell Came to Bath, Michigan)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:52.622 = Show Open
          00:03:18.395 = Hell Came To Bath Michigan, Part 1
          00:13:17.524 = Hell Came To Bath Michigan, Part 2 ***
          00:34:39.632 = The Mystery of Lost Roanoke Finally Solved? ***
          00:40:09.008 = Sam Shepphard: The Wrong Man
          00:53:02.977 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
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          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Hell Came to Bath Michigan” by Troy Taylor and Rene Kruse from the book “A Pale Horse Was Death”:https://amzn.to/2udv3OZ
          “The Mystery Of Lost Roanoke Finally Solved?” by Kara Goldfarb for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/33i3WRN
          “Sam Shepphard: The Wrong Man” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/33qv2X7 (with an excerpt from the book, “The Wrong Man” by James Neff also used in this story: https://amzn.to/2NHNgfu)
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural...]]>3275andrew_kehoe,andrew_kehoe_bomber,bath_michigan_1927,bath_school_massacre,dark_american_history,dark_history,deadliest_school_attack,forgotten_history,ghost_children,haunted_bath_michigan,historical_mass_murder,mass_murder_history,michigan_history,paranormal_michigan,pre-columbine,school_bombing,school_disaster_1927,true_crime_history,true_crime_podcast,weird_darknessfalsefullhttps://weirddarkness.com/million-dollar-immortality/
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          #WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarkNEWS #BryanJohnson #Longevity #Immortality #Biohacking #AntiAging #LifeExtension #LongevityScience #HumanOptimization #Transhumanism #BiologicalOptimization #PlasmaTransfusion #AgingResearch #HealthOptimization #LongevityInfluencer #SiliconValley #TechBillionaire #HealthHacks #LongevityDiet #SleepOptimization #AIHealth #BiohackingControversy #LongevityBusiness #WeirdNews #FunnyNews #Satire #TechNews #ScienceNews #HealthNews
          
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          #WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarkNEWS #BryanJohnson #Longevity #Immortality #Biohacking #AntiAging #LifeExtension #LongevityScience #HumanOptimization #Transhumanism #BiologicalOptimization #PlasmaTransfusion #AgingResearch #HealthOptimization #LongevityInfluencer #SiliconValley #TechBillionaire #HealthHacks #LongevityDiet #SleepOptimization #AIHealth #BiohackingControversy #LongevityBusiness #WeirdNews #FunnyNews #Satire #TechNews #ScienceNews #HealthNews
          
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          #WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarkNEWS #JapanToiletThief #KumiYotsumoto #ElderlyThief #BizarreCrime #FunnyCrime #WeirdNews #UnusualTheft #StolenToilet #WarehouseTheft #JapaneseCrime #TrueCrimeHumor #DarkHumor #StrangeButTrue #OddNews #QuirkyCrime #FunnyNews #DarrenMarlar #TrueCrimePodcast #DarkComedy #WeirdJapan #JapanPolice #CriminalConfession #PettyTheft #BizarreNews #TrueCrime #DarkNews #FunnyTrueCrime #StrangeWorld
          
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Luck Sisters” (May 03, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:15.012 = CBC Deep Night, “Birth” (July 08, 2005)
          01:17:11.399 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Revolt of the Worms” (October 01, 1971)
          01:46:37.059 = Diary of Fate, “John Haynes” (July 13, 1948) ***WD
          02:13:14.185 = Dimension X, “Embassy” (June 03, 1950) ***WD
          02:42:52.795 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “One Million BD” (May 22, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
          02:56:26.825 = The Creaking Door, “Three Wishes” (September 09, 1964) ***WD
          03:23:54.349 = The Eleventh Hour, “Cave-In” (1941-1946) ***WD (LQ)
          03:49:55.740 = Escape, “He Who Rides The Tiger” (March 12, 1949)
          04:18:01.689 = Murder By Experts, “Dig Your Own Grave” (August 15, 1949)
          04:47:57.416 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Mimic” (March 19, 1958)
          05:05:19.362 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
          ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = Show Open
          00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Luck Sisters” (May 03, 1977) ***WD
          00:46:15.012 = CBC Deep Night, “Birth” (July 08, 2005)
          01:17:11.399 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Revolt of the Worms” (October 01, 1971)
          01:46:37.059 = Diary of Fate, “John Haynes” (July 13, 1948) ***WD
          02:13:14.185 = Dimension X, “Embassy” (June 03, 1950) ***WD
          02:42:52.795 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “One Million BD” (May 22, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
          02:56:26.825 = The Creaking Door, “Three Wishes” (September 09, 1964) ***WD
          03:23:54.349 = The Eleventh Hour, “Cave-In” (1941-1946) ***WD (LQ)
          03:49:55.740 = Escape, “He Who Rides The Tiger” (March 12, 1949)
          04:18:01.689 = Murder By Experts, “Dig Your Own Grave” (August 15, 1949)
          04:47:57.416 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Mimic” (March 19, 1958)
          05:05:19.362 = Show Close
          
          (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
          (LQ) = Low Quality
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          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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          IN THIS EPISODE: An eerie tombstone stands watch over one of the city's oldest cemeteries. (The Guardians of Lone Fir Cemetery) *** 59 years ago, the northern part of the Ural Mountains of Russia played host to one of the most fascinating unsolved mysteries in the modern age. (The Dyatlov Pass Incident) *** A young boy experiences something strange in the middle of the night despite not believing in the supernatural or paranormal. (Thought Form In The Closet) *** A couple visiting a church discover days after the visit that they encountered something unnatural. (The Ghostly Vicar Who Still Haunts His Church) *** Never paying back loans, running from responsibilities, living a double life, having more than one wife, committing murder… hardly what one would expect from someone with the title of reverend. (Reverend Green: Wife Poisoner) *** A young woman sees a ghost of a family member at Starbucks. (The Love And Comfort Of a Parent From Beyond The Grave) *** Hebrews 13:2 in the bible says, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” One young man learns firsthand that verse is true. (Touched By A Guardian Angel On A Rainy Day) *** Just what is the Road Troll? Is this a ghost, a hairy hominid a feral drifter or simply a figment of the imagination? (Bizarre Encounters With Road Trolls)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:17.510 = Show Open
          00:03:23.689 = Bizarre Encounters With Road Trolls
          00:17:44.099 = Ghostly Vicar Who Still Haunts His Church ***
          00:19:43.711 = The Dytalov Pass Incident
          00:31:43.861 = Thought Form In The Closet ***
          00:33:47.845 = The Guardians of Lone Fir Cemetery
          00:38:59.156 = Love And Comfort of a Parent From Beyond The Grave
          00:41:01.967 = The Wife Poisoning Pastor ***
          00:45:30.203 = Touched By a Guardian Angel on a Rainy Day
          00:47:36.073 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
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          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Bizarre Encounters With Road Trolls” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2pR0P4T
          “The Ghostly Vicar Who Still Haunts His Church” by Matt Florez from MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2IswS1s
          “The Dyatlov Pass Incident” by Derek Meade for Vice: http://bit.ly/2oWqRDr
          “The Wife Poisoning Pastor” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2APHOSu
          “Touched By a Guardian Angel on a Rainy Day” by Joel from MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2MjTVN1
          “The Love And Comfort Of a Parent From Beyond The Grave” by Julie Winters from MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/30RSfjh
          “Thought Form In The Closet” by Crooked Beats from PhantomsAndMonsters.com: http://bit.ly/358WgD8
          “The Guardians Of Lone Fir Cemetery” by Jessica Ferri for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/30NqA2V
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          EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RoadTrolls
          ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
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          More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70120340Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:00:02 +0000Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessImagine driving down a dark highway and spotting a towering, hairy figure with a peg leg—truckers call it the Road Troll, and its sightings are as eerie as they are baffling! IN THIS EPISODE: An eerie tombstone stands watch over one of the city's...
          IN THIS EPISODE: An eerie tombstone stands watch over one of the city's oldest cemeteries. (The Guardians of Lone Fir Cemetery) *** 59 years ago, the northern part of the Ural Mountains of Russia played host to one of the most fascinating unsolved mysteries in the modern age. (The Dyatlov Pass Incident) *** A young boy experiences something strange in the middle of the night despite not believing in the supernatural or paranormal. (Thought Form In The Closet) *** A couple visiting a church discover days after the visit that they encountered something unnatural. (The Ghostly Vicar Who Still Haunts His Church) *** Never paying back loans, running from responsibilities, living a double life, having more than one wife, committing murder… hardly what one would expect from someone with the title of reverend. (Reverend Green: Wife Poisoner) *** A young woman sees a ghost of a family member at Starbucks. (The Love And Comfort Of a Parent From Beyond The Grave) *** Hebrews 13:2 in the bible says, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” One young man learns firsthand that verse is true. (Touched By A Guardian Angel On A Rainy Day) *** Just what is the Road Troll? Is this a ghost, a hairy hominid a feral drifter or simply a figment of the imagination? (Bizarre Encounters With Road Trolls)
          
          CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
          00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
          00:01:17.510 = Show Open
          00:03:23.689 = Bizarre Encounters With Road Trolls
          00:17:44.099 = Ghostly Vicar Who Still Haunts His Church ***
          00:19:43.711 = The Dytalov Pass Incident
          00:31:43.861 = Thought Form In The Closet ***
          00:33:47.845 = The Guardians of Lone Fir Cemetery
          00:38:59.156 = Love And Comfort of a Parent From Beyond The Grave
          00:41:01.967 = The Wife Poisoning Pastor ***
          00:45:30.203 = Touched By a Guardian Angel on a Rainy Day
          00:47:36.073 = Show Close
          *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
          
          HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
          https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
          
          SOURCES and RESOURCES:
          “Bizarre Encounters With Road Trolls” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2pR0P4T
          “The Ghostly Vicar Who Still Haunts His Church” by Matt Florez from MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2IswS1s
          “The Dyatlov Pass Incident” by Derek Meade for Vice: http://bit.ly/2oWqRDr
          “The Wife Poisoning Pastor” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2APHOSu
          “Touched By a Guardian Angel on a Rainy Day” by Joel from MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2MjTVN1
          “The Love And Comfort Of a Parent From Beyond The Grave” by...]]>2975falsefull