Podcasts about Unsolved Mysteries

The CIA spent decades experimenting with psychic spies who could remotely view enemy secrets, and creating mind control programs that may have created assassins. The chilling possibility is that these programs never really ended.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: It was kept secret for years that the U.S. government spent millions of dollars and decades of research and experiments looking into the paranormal, trying to weaponize psychic powers like remote viewing and mind control. We were told they didn't find much success – but could that be part of an ongoing secret? What if they did succeed, but don't want us to know due to “national security” reasons? And what if they aren't just spying on our enemies, but also on us, the country's citizens? And if they can do that… can they also control our minds to make us think and do whatever they wish? It's a disturbing journey. 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.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:09.494 = Show Open00:03:39.057 = The U.S. Government Dabbles In The Occult00:21:30.404 = Remote Viewing and the CIA00:45:38.900 = Mind Control and MKUltra, Part 101:06:33.426 = Mind Control and MKUltra, Part 201:23:28.464 = Mind Control and MKUltra, Part 301:35:12.768 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The U.S. Government Dabbles In The Occult” by Colin Dickey for The New Republic: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckjnw39“Remote Viewing and the CIA” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mte672ey“Mind Control and MKUltra” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p96m772BOOK: “Phenomena – The Secret History of the U. S. Government's Investigations Into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis” by Annie Jacobsen: https://amzn.to/3QudCnXBOOK: “Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Military Base” by Annie Jacobsen: https://amzn.to/3s3g3UvBOOK: “The Men Who Stare At Goats” by Jon Ronson: https://amzn.to/440YHoxBOOK: “The Pentagon's Brain – An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top Secrete Military Research Agency” by Annie Jacobsen: https://amzn.to/3YmhQQHBOOK: “Psychic Discoveries Behind The Iron Curtain” by Sheila Ostrander and Lynn Schroeder: https://amzn.to/3DKmeiXBOOK: “The Mystery Chronicles – More Real-Life X-Files” by Joe Nickell: https://amzn.to/43XgVHwBOOK: “The Seventh Sense – The Secrets of Remote Viewing As Told By A Psychic Spy For The U.S. Military” by Lyn Buchanan: https://amzn.to/3s28ygDBOOK: “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley: https://amzn.to/3Ylpue5VIDEO: (Spoon Bending) Jack Houck PK Party at 1985 Psychotronics Assoc. Conference: https://youtu.be/wFsfaCIE34sVIDEO: Roseanne Barr Reveals MKUltra In Hollywood: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92cmz9EPISODE: “Murdered By 1980s's Video Games: The Truth Behind POLYBIUS and Berzerk”: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=polybius=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 07, 2023NOTE: 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CIAMindControl

From the 1981 Boston sightings, to Steven King's monster, to John Wayne Gacy's horrific murders, we have plenty of reasons to loath these nightmare entertainers.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: Why do clowns creep us out? We'll look at some of the reasons. We'll review real creepy clown sightings – it happens a lot more than you might think! Plus, we'll also look at some true cases of clowns committing crimes… and sometimes killing.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.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Tamarac Square Clown” posted at DarkStories.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yck74etk“Why So Serious About Clowns?” by Frank T. McAndrew for The Conversation: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9cd2hp; and Beth Forrester for Spirit Halloween:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8s8m3h“Creepy Clown Sightings” by Matthew Dessem for Slate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fdppc8j; Nina Young for Kidspot.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p852r3b“Clowns of Crime” by Lauren Tousignant for The New York Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8thetd; Maggie Panos at PopSugar.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87t7hh; and from iHorror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7byrxnmv“John Wayne Gacy: Killer Clown” by Katie Serena for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc7465z8=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: April 04, 2023NOTE: 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/clowns

Three detectives enter a mansion plagued by phantom cats, but the greatest danger may be whoever — or whatever — is controlling them. | #RetroRadio EP0459A trio of detectives get involved in a sinister case surrounding a supposedly haunted mansion plagued by eerie feline phenomena. They are drawn into investigating unexplained catlike scrabbling sounds echoing through empty halls, shadows that slink across walls — and the unnerving question: is there a supernatural presence stalking the place, or is someone exploiting local superstition for darker schemes?Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 01” (October 03, 1949)00:15:23.977 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 02” (October 04, 1949)00:29:59.677 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 03” (October 05, 1949)00:43:01.043 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 04” (October 06, 1949)00:56:11.388 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 05” (October 07, 1949)01:10:27.270 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 06” (October 10, 1949)01:23:09.183 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 07” (October 11, 1949)01:39:59.137 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 08” (October 12, 1949)01:52:48.200 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 09” (October 13, 1949)02:07:21.564 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 10” (October 14, 1949)02:21:45.483 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 11” (October 17, 1949)02:36:41.042 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 12” (October 18, 1949)02:47:11.247 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 13” (October 19, 1949)03:02:31.748 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 14” (October 20, 1949)03:17:12.587 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 15” (October 21, 1949)03:33:31.053 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 16” (October 24, 1949)03:49:23.986 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 17” (October 25, 1949)04:03:21.929 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 18” (October 26, 1949)04:17:45.380 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 19” (October 27, 1949)04:31:31.991 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 20” (October 28, 1949)04:44:58.166 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may 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 LibraryABOUT 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0459

In 2005, George Smith mysteriously disappeared overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship under unclear circumstances, sparking widespread attention and a complex investigation. Kate speaks with George Rivkind, maritime attorney and legal counsel for the Smith family. They discuss the details of the disappearance, the legal challenges involved, and the family's ongoing pursuit of answers and justice in this unresolved maritime tragedy. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1896-1897, thousands of Americans across 19 states witnessed mysterious airships with strange occupants, bright lights, and impossible technology – decades before the Wright Brothers' first flight and 50 years before Roswell – in what became history's first documented mass UFO sighting.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: When students at a Catholic primary school in Uganda began exhibiting mass possession symptoms — crawling on their bellies, barking, and chanting their teacher's name — an enraged mob burned down the accused educator's home and killed his livestock, pointing at him as the cause of the demonic possession. (Uganda's Demon Possessed Primary School) *** New research suggests that time travelers would return from their journeys with completely wiped memories due to the reversal of entropy, making it impossible to remember or prove they ever traveled through time at all. (Time Travel Memory Loss) *** When Austrian soldiers bought schnapps from local traders one night in 1788, a drunken dispute among the troops escalated into full-scale panic that caused 100,000 soldiers to attack not the enemy, but themselves in history's most absurd friendly fire incident. (The Friendly Fire Defeat of Karansebes) *** In separate South African hospitals, two physically disabled men vanished from their beds only to be discovered dead in inaccessible ceiling spaces days later, leaving investigators with an impossible mystery and families without answers. (Dead Patients In The Ceiling) *** Between 1896 and 1897, thousands of Americans reported seeing mysterious flying machines in the skies – decades before powered flight was supposed to exist. (The 1897 UFO Wave)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.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:32.628 = Show Open00:04:48.093 = The 1897 UFO Wave00:28:07.168 = Uganda's Demon Possessed Primary School00:36:47.713 = Time Travel Memory Loss00:43:41.956 = The Friendly Fire Defeat of Karansebes00:59:23.253 = Dead Patients In The Ceiling01:10:24.250 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…The 1897 UFO Wave: https://weirddarkness.com/americas-first-ufo/Uganda's Demon Possessed Primary School: https://weirddarkness.com/mazibaschool/Time Travel Memory Loss: https://weirddarkness.com/time-travel-memory-loss/The Friendly Fire Defeat of Karansebes: https://weirddarkness.com/battle-of-karansebes/Dead Patients In The Ceiling: https://weirddarkness.com/dead-patients-ceiling-mystery/=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 07, 2025NOTE: 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/1897UfoWave

A terrified woman claims a demon with a face is behind a grisly axe murder — but the truth is far more horrifying! Hear the tale from Stay Tuned For Terror! | #RetroRadio EP0458Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Forty-Five Minutes to Murder” (June 28, 1976) ***WD00:46:28.130 = Ripley's Believe It Or Not, “Dunder Rock” (1930) ***WD00:47:27.946 = Sam Spade, “Chargogagog” (September 25, 1949)01:15:33.756 = The Sealed Book, “Welcome Home” (May 20, 1945) ***WD (LQ)01:39:21.724 = The Shadow, “The Precipice Called Death” (January 21, 1940)02:04:42.383 = Sleep No More, “Evening Flowering of Strange Orchid” (April 24, 1957)02:33:46.830 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Absolute Silence” (1984)02:47:54.064 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (July 23, 1945) ***WD03:02:33.180 = Strange Wills, “Seven Flights to Glory” (August 03, 1946)03:32:29.594 = Strange, “Deja Vu In France” (1955)03:47:35.602 = Suspense, “A Friend To Alexander” (August 03, 1943)04:17:23.652 = Tales of the Frightened, “The Vampire Sleeps” (1963)04:22:25.883 = The Saint, “Terrible Tintype” (November 26, 1950)04:52:11.282 = Theater Five, “Echo of Madness” (October 07, 1964)05:14:13.458 = Theater 1030, “The Thing In The Hall” (1968-1971) ***WD05:43:47.290 = 2000 Plus, “Alone” (November 15, 1950)06:14:26.864 = The Unexpected, “Solid Citizen” (1940)06:29:13.253 = Unit 99, “Disturbance Call” (April 11, 1958)06:52:53.535 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD07:06:42.571 = Escape, “Bloodbath” (June 30, 1950)07:34:41.966 = The Weird Circle, “Bell Tower” (1944)08:02:06.940 = The Whistler, “Patients For Doctor” (November 21, 1943)08:31:46.821 = X Minus One, “Star Bright” (April 10, 1956)09:00:05.392 = ABC Mystery Time, “Suicide Club” (June 07, 1956) ***WD (LQ)09:22:02.945 = Strange Adventure, “Runaway” (1945)09:25:31.625 = Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries Out” (December 04, 1976) ***WD09:53:05.540 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may 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 LibraryABOUT 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0458

Art has an extraordinary ability to connect people, and director Laura Patterson is on a mission to make it accessible to everyone through her groundbreaking new project, Arthouse. This unscripted TV show allows real people to meet real artists and acquire art without breaking the bank, sidestepping the intimidation often associated with traditional galleries.With over 25 years of experience directing popular shows like Unsolved Mysteries and House Hunters, Laura's career path has been shaped by her upbringing in a family devoted to the performing arts. This background has given her a profound understanding of storytelling, especially in conveying complex narratives in the unscripted genre. In our chat, she highlights the emotional depth of these real-life stories and the art of approaching them with a delicate touch.In line with Laura's mission, Arthouse aims to change how we see art in our lives, whether you're a homeowner or a renter. By blending her extensive experience in storytelling with a commitment to making art accessible, Laura is reshaping the way we engage with art and fostering a greater appreciation for the narratives behind it. Her insights into indie TV and the importance of accessibility in the arts make Arthouse not just a show but a movement aimed at demystifying the art world, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their financial status, has access to the arts. To learn more about Arthouse, support its mission, or nominate your favorite artist for future episodes, please visit Arthouse on Indiegogo. For more information, please visit https://notrealart.com/laura-patterson-arthouse

A lonely teenage girl invents an imaginary friend to cope with isolation. As real-life companions enter her world, the imaginary friend turns hostile — manifesting physically and attacking to preserve its existence in her make-believe realm. Hear “Child of Fate” from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0457Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Child of Fate” (June 24, 1976)00:46:33.864 = Theater Five, “Last Land Rush” (October 06, 1964)01:06:33.079 = Theater 1030, “The Sandman” (1968-1971) ***WD (LQ)01:33:45.605 = 2000 Plus, “Giant Walks” (November 08,1950) ***WD02:02:52.238 = The Unexpected, “Birthday Present” (1947)02:17:48.203 = Unit 99, “Meet Citizen at 26th and D” (April 04, 1958)02:41:23.539 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Toll Bridge” (1936) ***WD02:56:01.041 = Columbia Workshop, “Carmilla” (July 28, 1940) (LQ)03:25:39.220 = Dark Venture, “Elizabeth Is Frightened” (July 22, 1947)03:55:46.286 = The Weird Circle, “Ghost's Touch” (September 17, 1944)04:23:20.796 = The Whistler, “Mirage” (October 03, 1943)04:52:48.926 = X Minus One, “How To” (April 03, 1956)05:21:24.474 = The Zero Hour, “The Blessing, Part 1” (November 19, 1973)05:51:34.005 = The Zero Hour, “The Blessing, Part 2” (November 20, 1973)06:21:42.496 = The Zero Hour, “The Blessing, Part 3” (November 21, 1973)06:51:34.674 = The Zero Hour, “The Blessing, Part 4” (November 22, 1973)07:21:38.573 = The Zero Hour, “The Blessing, Part 5” (November 23, 1973)07:51:43.168 = ABC Mystery Time, “Success Story” (1957) ***WD (LQ)08:15:55.236 = Strange Adventure, “The Code of Honor” (1945) ***WD08:19:26.159 = Appointment With Fear, “Morning Glory” (July 18, 1943) ***WD (LQ)08:46:14.603 = BBC Ghost Story, “The Crowd” (1986-1987)09:00:45.796 = Beyond The Green Door, “Alfred Porter, Ghosts, Vampires” (1966)09:04:44.649 = The Black Book, “Different Readings, Part 1” (November 21, 1951) ***WD09:21:44.794 = The Black Book, “Different Readings, Part 2” (November 21, 1951) ***WD09:30:21.834 = All Star Western Theater, “Ghost In Little Deer Canyon” (November 29, 1947)09:58:50.632 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may 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 LibraryABOUT 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0457

A teenage girl suspects her mysterious new neighbor is a vampire — but is it paranoia, or has the Boogey Man finally come for her? It's “The Bogey Man Will Get You” from Stay Tuned For Terror! | #RetroRadio EP0456Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Checkmate” (June 21, 1976)00:45:49.743 = Mr. and Mrs. North, “Pretty Hands Couldn't Do It” (December 05, 1950)01:10:36.938 = Obsession, “Summer Evening” (January 22, 1951) ***WD01:33:32.768 = Origin of Superstition, “Boogey Man” (1935)01:47:59.947 = Mystery Playhouse, “Corpus Delecti” (January 17, 1947) ***WD02:12:24.081 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Murder Needs An Artist” (May 06, 1950) ***WD02:39:10.601 = The Price of Fear, “Not Wanted On This Voyage” (1973-1983) ***WD03:07:20.679 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Singing Rat” (January 09, 1943) (LQ)03:37:02.233 = Quiet Please, “Let the Lillies Consider” (June 28, 1948)04:02:03.144 = Radio City Playhouse, “One From Three Leaves Two” (February 21, 1949)04:32:04.434 = Lights Out, “Strange Couple Stays Overnight” (1935) ***WD (LQ)05:01:25.553 = Max Gaines Mystery, “Arthur Gusy” (mid 1940s)05:25:28.626 = Ripley's Believe It Or Not, “Preston Hall” (1930) ***WD05:26:31.062 = Sam Spade, “The Champion Caper” (August 07, 1949) ***WD05:54:45.020 = The Sealed Book, “Death at Storm House” (April 22, 1945) ***WD (LQ)06:25:08.481 = The Shadow, “Murder In The Death House” (January 07, 1940)06:50:30.835 = Sleep No More, “Homecoming And Aunt Cassie” (April 17, 1957) ***WD07:19:28.080 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Ghosting” (1984)07:47:38.564 = Stay Tuned for Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October 01, 1945) ***WD08:02:21.904 = Strange Wills, “Midnight On The Moor” (July 27, 1946)08:32:29.840 = Strange, “Deadman's Reef” (1955) ***WD08:44:46.901 = Suspense, “The Last Letter of Dr. Bronson” (July 27, 1943)09:14:14.762 = The Saint, “Plot In Prison” (January 19, 1950) ***WD09:42:29.520 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may 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 LibraryABOUT 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0456

A 16th-century witch hunter believed each person is caught between a guardian angel and their own personal demon — one who knows their deepest habits and weaknesses — and he mapped out the seven princes of Hell who rule over humanity's sins.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: You might have heard someone say during a severe storm, “it's raining cats and dogs out there!” Of course, it wasn't really raining felines and Fidos. But there have been instances of it raining frogs and fish. But did you hear about the time when for two-weeks straight it rained rocks and stones? (Raining Rocks, Storming Stones) *** In the film “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” the ending… sorry, spoiler here, but it has been since 1977 so you have had plenty of time to see it… at the end of the film, the aliens drop off dozens of humans that they've abducted over the years, and then welcome a volunteer human to leave with them – like an extraterrestrial foreign exchange student program. It's a fascinating concept, an extremely well-written premise for the film… but could that actually happen? Better question… has it already happened? (The Zeta Reticuli and Project Serpo) *** It could be argued that while William H. Bonney, better known as Billy the Kid, was a real person in history – that his story is more legend than fact. But then, being a notorious outlaw, pretending to die, and convincing everyone you are dead – then living out the rest of your life until you were an old man… that does probably deserve the label of “legend'. Is that story the fact… or is it fiction? (The Billy The Kid Conspiracy) *** Stories of giant, winged predators in the sky streaking down and attacking children and even full-grown men have been around since… well… ever. Some don't believe it possible, but if you do a Google search for “man-eating bird” you'll quickly find out they were not only real – but alive not that long ago. Or, perhaps… still soaring the skies, looking for their next meal… especially in and around New England. (Man-Eating Thunderbirds of New England) *** We've all heard of guardian angels – the idea that each one of us has a personal, supernatural protector following us at all times, battling for our souls to keep us from spiritual harm, if not physical. But if that's true – could we also each have a personal demon as well? A being also battling for our souls to send us to hell? One famous witch hunter believed exactly that. (The Witch Hunter List of Seven Princes In Hell)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.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:33.059 = Show Open00:04:49.731 = The Witch Hunter List of Seven Princes In Hell00:15:39.521 = Raining Rocks, Storming Stones00:33:06.180 = Man-Eating Thunderbirds of New England00:58:23.314 = The Billy The Kid Conspiracy01:08:44.866 = The Zeta Reticuli and Project Serpo01:18:16.562 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Witch Hunter List of Seven Princes In Hell” by Melissa Brinks for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5jt3bmde“Raining Rocks, Storming Stones” originally published in the Atlanta Journal, reposted at The Fortean:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4dc8m864“The Billy The Kid Conspiracy” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdddrvn5“The Zeta Reticuli and Project Serpo” posted at Gaia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr3r6xtm“Man-Eating Thunderbirds of New England” by Kevin J. Guhl for ThunderbirdPhoto.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/38vdk35d=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 02, 2023NOTE: 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PersonalDemon#PersonalDemon #Demonology #PeterBinsfeld #WitchHunter #7DeadlySins #PrincesOfHell #GuardianAngels #Demons #OccultHistory #DarkHistory #MedievalHistory #Lucifer #Satan #Beelzebub #HellsHierarchy #SpiritualWarfare #16thCentury #WitchTrials #DemonClassification #WeirdDarkness

From a chair that killed 60 people to a haunted doll that demands written apologies, these stolen and cursed artifacts have exacted terrible revenge on those who dared to take them — through death, illness, and supernatural torment that forced their terrified owners to return them with desperate warnings to others.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: It was Labor Day, 1980 when Cynthia Clements disappeared – it wouldn't be until more than a month later that her body would be found. And we still don't know who killed her. (The Unsolved Murder of Cynthia Clements) *** A harbinger of doom is a sign, a warning of bad things to come. A supernatural forerunner to disaster, you might say – which several do, in Canada. There, they are more than familiar with forerunners of disaster and have several examples they could point to from over the years. (Canada's Harbingers of Doom) *** Can you sue a schnauzer? Can you take a cat to court? Put a Terrier on trial? Can you arrest a mule for murder? You'd be surprised how many animals have been put on trial – and for what reasons! (Accused Critters In Court) *** Wilford Sweeten was found dead of food poisoning. Then across town, a pastor's wife was found dead of food poisoning as well. And that' when rumors already circulating in the small town of Ida, Illinois began to be confirmed – and the identities of the killers would shock people nationwide. (The Murdering Minister) *** It was probably said best by Old Time Radio's “The Shadow” when he said at the beginning of each episode, “The weed of crime bears bitter fruit… crime does not pay.” But true life criminals don't seem to be too concerned about that. Some thieves, however, did learn it the hard way – when they stole what turned out to be cursed relics… and paid the price for swiping them. (Cursed Relics And The Karma They Brought To Those Who Stole Them)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.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:12.570 = Show Open00:03:39.418 = Cursed Relics And The Karma They Brought To Those Who Stole Them00:12:11.135 = Canada's Harbingers of Doom00:48:55.688 = The Unsolved Murder of Cynthia Clements00:53:48.454 = The Murdering Minister01:03:57.678 = Accused Critters in Court01:13:45.776 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Cursed Relics And The Karma They Brought To Those Who Stole Them” by Melissa Brinks for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98v4bt“The Unsolved Murder of Cynthia Clements” by Robert A. Waters for Kidnapping Murder and Mayhem:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5btt6eh4“Canada's Harbingers of Doom” posted at Mysteries of Canada: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckvmwxzBOOK: “Bluenose Ghosts” by Helen Creighton: https://amzn.to/44R46zKBOOK: “Folklore – Prince Edward Island” by Sterling Ramsay: https://amzn.to/43NlS5BBOOK: “Mysteries of Canada, Volume 1” by Hammerson Peters: https://amzn.to/3OzAtgHBOOK: “Folklore of Nova Scotia” by Mary L. Fraser: https://amzn.to/3DCWAww“Accused Critters In Court” by Jodi Smith for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9e5y9m“The Murdering Minister” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4bx3r5w=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 01, 2023NOTE: 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheyStoleAncientArtifacts

The Flatwoods monster joins many other cryptids at the time, all suddenly appearing for seemingly no reason. Was it just a nation gripped by fear over the unknown or was something else happening? Lets discuss that in todays episode! Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales and I hope you enjoy The Amount Of Cryptids In The 1950s Is ALARMING | Flatwoods Monster Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RoanokeTalesPatreon Merch: Roanokemerch.com #cryptids #horror #scary

From childhood bedrooms to adult homes across the country, these people share their terrifying true stories of malevolent spirits, shadow figures, and ghostly attachments that have followed them through every stage of life — proving that some hauntings never end.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: People who are haunted for years or even decades non-stop can never lead a normal life. Imagine spending every waking and sleeping moment expecting the next scare!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.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“15 Stories of Ghosts That Have Followed People Their Entire Lives” by Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a3uyx6vw“It Follows” by Amanda: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/s2teducj“The Heebie-Jeebies” by a man from Australia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdefrfep“The Oppressive Demonic Ringleader” by Redditor Zack1392: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4hewt56x“Little Girl, Protector, Ghost” by Kelly: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n6knx3r“The French Peeper” story: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p94erx6“Florida Freak-Out” by Angeli: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4yb626tp“Big Dog” story by Samantha: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/37tszt7h“The Voice on the Tape” by Anonymous: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a3uyx6vw“Shadowy Nightmare Figure”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98hhzc“The Bathroom Ghost” by r/smitisab: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4k6a96u5“A Friendly Spirit” by r/notnormal95: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4fbn45vs“A Haunting In The Family”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc55nhxv“Two Decades of Knocking”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ys9rj8md“New Year's Eve Attachment” by Linda: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4wz6bw5v=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 31, 2023NOTE: 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedSinceBirth

A lonely signalman haunted by ghostly warnings at a desolate railway cutting begins to fear that death is coming — and he may be the next to greet it.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT 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.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Signalman” by Charles Dickens: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/signalmancharlesdickens=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: December, 2022NOTE: 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheSignalman

A skeptical young man who boasts he fears nothing accepts a challenge to spend the night in a castle's infamous haunted chamber, where the true terror isn't what lurks in the shadows — but the darkness itself.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: It's #ThrillerThursday and this time I'm bringing you a tale from H.G. Wells… a haunted house story entitled, “The Red Room.” It's a great short story of a man who does not believe in ghosts, planning to stay in a purportedly haunted room overnight in Lorraine Castle. After being warned by three people before entering, he confidently makes his way to the room… and becomes increasingly unnerved as the night progresses.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.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Red Room” by H.G. Wells: https://amzn.to/4d2bLQg=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: April 18, 2024NOTE: 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheRedRoom

A group of people escape to a secluded island for a relaxing weekend… only to discover they've stumbled upon the lair of a mad doctor. As they begin to unravel the island's secrets, their getaway turns into a chilling struggle for survival! Hear “Weekend” from Macabre! | #RetroRadio EP0455Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Pension Plan” (June 17, 1976)00:46:50.939 = The Key, “Gentleman Companion” (1956)01:11:18.601 = The LineUp, “The Senile Slugging Case” (September 12, 1951)01:41:07.458 = Macabre, “Weekend” (November 20, 1961) ***WD02:08:37.180 = A Man Called X, “My Sweet Misses Me” (October 07, 1944)02:38:31.945 = Philip Marlowe, “Unfair Lady” (June 04, 1949) ***WD03:07:33.248 = Black Mass, “The Man In The Crowd” (July 29, 1964)03:18:50.031 = Beyond Midnight, “Tangled Way” (1968-1970) (LQ)03:45:00.153 = MindWebs, “Rebel / Through Time and Space” (March 4, 1979)04:12:43.826 = Ellery Queen Minute Mysteries, “Sunken Moment” (1939-1948) ***WD04:13:39.901 = Arch Oboler's Plays, “The House I Live In” (April 26, 1945)04:43:18.225 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947)05:12:45.601 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Radio Patrol” (November 29, 1946) (LQ)05:43:40.426 = Dark Fantasy, “The Thing From The Sea” (November 28, 1941)06:10:15.255 = Mr. District Attorney, “Thieves Fall Out” (December 03, 1941) ***WD (LQ)06:34:03.512 = Barry Craig, “Never Murder a Mummy” (March 30, 1955)06:59:05.875 = Murder at Midnight, “Death Across the Board” (September 18, 1946 – Never Aired)07:25:46.242 = The Black Museum, “The Black Gladstone Bag” (January 22, 1952)07:55:35.147 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Accusing Corpse” (January 13, 1949)08:25:07.671 = Mystery House, “Death Passed My Window” (March 31, 1946) ***WD08:51:36.996 = Night Beat, “Slasher” (November 10, 1950)09:21:33.877 = Nightfall, “Child's Play” (February 054, 1982) ***WD09:49:06.331 = 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 LibraryABOUT 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0455

Harvard Law Professor Jack Goldsmith didn't just study organized crime—he lived it. As the son of a notorious mob lawyer and stepson of a hitman, Goldsmith had unprecedented access to the inner workings of America's most powerful criminal organization. Now, his explosive revelations about Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance connect to a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government and explains how the mob didn't just influence labor unions—they infiltrated the entire American power structure.This isn't just another Hoffa theory from an outsider. Goldsmith's family connections gave him access to conversations, documents, and secrets that most researchers could never obtain. We're talking about firsthand knowledge of how the mob operated, who gave the orders, and why Hoffa's elimination was just the beginning of a systematic takeover that continues to this day.Our explosive investigation reveals how Goldsmith's unique position allowed him to uncover connections between organized crime families, government agencies, and corporate power structures that most people would find impossible to believe. The rise and fall of the mob wasn't just about bootlegging and gambling—it was about creating a shadow government that could control labor, politics, and information flow across America. From his insider knowledge of mob operations to his later work in government intelligence, Goldsmith witnessed how the same networks that made Hoffa disappear also influence elections, suppress investigations, and maintain control over American institutions. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers know that some witnesses have access to information that others can only speculate about—and this episode proves why Goldsmith's testimony is so dangerous. We'll reveal how labor unions became the mob's gateway to controlling entire industries, how Hoffa's murder connected to ongoing government operations, and how the supposed "fall" of organized crime was actually just their evolution into more sophisticated forms of control. The mob didn't disappear—they went legitimate and became even more powerful. From union halls to government offices, from corporate boardrooms to university lecture halls, this episode exposes how one man's family connections allowed him to document the greatest conspiracy in American labor history. Goldsmith's revelations aren't just academic research—they're insider testimony from someone who grew up in the world that most people only see in movies. The rise and fall of the mob is really the story of how organized crime became organized government, and Goldsmith's unique perspective reveals how this transformation shaped modern America in ways that most citizens never realize. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for uncensored bonus content about Goldsmith's suppressed research, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about Jack Goldsmith Hoffa), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their insider reality checks. Some witnesses have access to secrets that others can only imagine—this episode reveals why.

Elon Musk isn't just trying to cure paralysis or help the disabled—he's building the ultimate mind control device that will turn every human being into a programmable biological robot. Neuralink isn't medical technology, it's the final step in a decades-long plan to create a hive mind where individual thoughts, emotions, and free will become extinct forever. This explosive investigation reveals how Musk's brain chip technology connects to classified government programs, artificial intelligence development, and psychological warfare operations designed to create a controllable human population. We're talking about the systematic elimination of human consciousness, the creation of a digital slave class, and the ultimate merger of human biology with machine control systems. Our comprehensive exposé uncovers never-before-revealed connections between Neuralink's development and intelligence agencies, how the technology being tested on monkeys and humans goes far beyond what's publicly admitted, and how early test subjects have reported experiencing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that weren't their own. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers know that some technological advances are designed to enslave rather than liberate—and this episode proves Neuralink is the ultimate control mechanism. From the mysterious deaths of test subjects to the suppressed research showing how brain chips can completely override human decision-making, we expose how Musk's "revolutionary" technology is actually the culmination of decades of secret research into consciousness manipulation and neural programming. The chips aren't just reading your thoughts—they're rewriting them in real-time. We'll reveal how Neuralink connects to broader efforts to create a transhumanist society where individual human identity becomes obsolete, how the technology can be used to implant false memories and artificial emotions, and how the ultimate goal isn't to enhance human capability but to eliminate human independence entirely. This isn't just about brain chips—it's about the planned obsolescence of the human soul. From the underground facilities where human experimentation is taking place to the corporate partnerships that reveal the true scope of the mind control agenda, this episode exposes how Neuralink represents the final battle for human consciousness. Once these chips are in widespread use, the concept of individual free will may become nothing more than a historical curiosity. The future Musk is building isn't one where humans are enhanced—it's one where humans are controlled, programmed, and ultimately replaced by artificial intelligences that can perfectly mimic human behavior while serving their technological masters. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for uncensored bonus content about suppressed Neuralink experiments, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about Neuralink mind control), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their technological reality checks. Some innovations are designed to enslave—this episode shows you how.

the most explosive documentary series ever created is here, and it reveals how one ancient bloodline has maintained absolute control over global finance, politics, and information for centuries. The Zion King isn't just a title—it's a position of power that controls world events from behind the scenes, and this investigation exposes how this network operates in the modern world. This isn't just another documentary about historical power structures—this is a real-time exposé of how ancient control systems have evolved into the most sophisticated manipulation network in human history. We're talking about financial systems that can crash entire economies with a single decision, media networks that can reprogram public opinion overnight, and political structures that make democracy itself an elaborate illusion. Our comprehensive investigation reveals never-before-exposed connections between historical power families and modern global institutions, how ancient protocols for population control have been updated for the digital age, and how the same bloodlines that controlled empires centuries ago now control the information age. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers know that some power structures span generations—and this episode proves how deep these connections really go. From the creation of central banking systems to the orchestration of global conflicts, from the manipulation of religious institutions to the control of technological development, we expose how the Ring of Power operates as humanity's shadow government. The Zion King documentation reveals power structures that most people could never imagine exist. We'll reveal how this network influences everything from entertainment programming to educational curricula, how they use advanced psychological techniques to maintain control over global populations, and how their ultimate goal isn't just wealth accumulation but the complete restructuring of human civilization according to their ancient protocols. This isn't just about conspiracy theories—it's about documented power structures that operate in plain sight. From the financial mechanisms that transfer wealth upward to the information control systems that shape public perception, from the political networks that ensure predetermined outcomes to the technological systems that monitor and influence human behavior, this episode exposes how the Ring of Power has created a global control matrix that most people participate in without ever realizing it exists. The Zion King documentation isn't just historical research—it's a blueprint for understanding how power really works in the modern world, and why certain families maintain influence across centuries while civilizations rise and fall around them. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for uncensored bonus content about the Ring of Power network, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about Ring of Power), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their power structure reality checks. Some networks span centuries—this episode shows you how.

Before his mysterious death, Bill Cooper decoded the most dangerous secret in human history—the ancient symbolic language that controls our world without us even knowing it. This explosive investigation reveals how symbols, logos, and imagery aren't just decorative elements but sophisticated mind control tools that have been used for millennia to program human behavior and consciousness.Cooper's groundbreaking research exposed how the same symbolic systems used by ancient mystery schools, secret societies, and occult orders have been seamlessly integrated into modern corporate logos, government seals, entertainment media, and even the architecture of our cities. We're talking about a hidden language that speaks directly to your subconscious mind, bypassing your rational thought processes to implant ideas, emotions, and behaviors without your awareness.Our comprehensive investigation reveals how these symbols connect to everything from ancient astronomical knowledge to modern psychological warfare, from religious iconography to corporate branding strategies that literally reshape how you think and feel. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers know that some knowledge is too dangerous to possess—and Bill Cooper's symbolic research proves why he was silenced.Our comprehensive investigation reveals how these symbols connect to everything from ancient astronomical knowledge to modern psychological warfare, from religious iconography to corporate branding strategies that literally reshape how you think and feel. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers know that some knowledge is too dangerous to possess—and Bill Cooper's symbolic research proves why he was silenced.From the all-seeing eye on the dollar bill to the hidden meanings in Hollywood movies, from corporate logos that contain ancient magical formulas to government buildings designed as massive ritual spaces, we expose how symbolic programming has become the ultimate tool of mass control. The symbols aren't just everywhere—they're actively reprogramming your reality.We'll reveal how Cooper discovered connections between ancient Babylonian mystery religions and modern media manipulation, how the same families that controlled symbolic knowledge for centuries now control global information networks, and how understanding these hidden languages can literally deprogram you from a lifetime of subconscious manipulation.Cooper's research showed that symbols aren't just communication tools—they're consciousness alteration devices that can influence everything from your purchasing decisions to your political beliefs to your spiritual understanding. The origin of symbolism isn't just about history—it's about understanding how your mind is being controlled right now.From ancient temples to modern shopping malls, from religious artwork to video game imagery, this episode exposes how symbolic programming has become so sophisticated that most people live their entire lives under its influence without ever realizing they're being manipulated. Bill Cooper died trying to warn us—this episode continues his mission.Stream exclusively on Spreaker for uncensored bonus content about Cooper's suppressed research, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about Bill Cooper symbolism), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their consciousness reality checks. Some knowledge is worth dying for—this episode tells you why.

A mysterious flying saucer imparts a secret to a lonely woman — and the message is so profound the government interrogates her to get it… but she risks everything to protect the secret. | #RetroRadio EP0454Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Unthinkable” (June 14, 1976)00:47:01.620 = Eleventh Hour, “Only Too Safe” (1963-1964)01:11:11.253 = Escape, “The Time Machine” (May 09, 1948)01:40:49.586 = Everyman's Theater, “The Women Stayed at Home” (December 20, 1940)02:05:47.803 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Diamond Mountain of Venus” (June 04, 1958) ***WD02:26:00.287 = Dark Fantasy, “Delicate Case of Murder” (February 20, 1942) ***WD02:50:25.036 = Diary of Fate, “Nelson Walker” (June 15, 1948) ***WD03:18:23.120 = BBC's Fear on 4, “The Horn” (February 19, 1989)03:46:57.486 = Five After The Hour, “Man Around the House” (June 13, 1945)04:11:23.057 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Collectors Item” (late 1940s)04:16:30.831 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Lick”04:19:57.902 = Future Tense, “Saucer of Loneliness” (May 30, 1974) ***WD04:49:18.005 = Gang Busters, “Mound City Safecrackers” (March 13, 1948) ***WD05:12:08.191 = Arch Oboler's Plays, “History of a Mug” (August 09, 1945) (LQ)05:41:41.947 = Green Hornet, “A Racket In Restaurants” (September 07, 1939)06:09:02.510 = The Hall of Fantasy, “Markheim” (April 24, 1947)06:35:16.611 = BBC's Haunted – Tales of the Supernatural, “The Emissary” (May 08, 1982)07:02:24.426 = The Haunting Hour, “Murder Is My Business” (October 06, 1945)07:27:26.441 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Comanche” (July 05, 1959)07:50:52.690 = Hermit's Cave, “Reflected Image” (1940) ***WD08:16:16.785 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Fishing Trip ends In Murder” (late 1940s)08:40:05.462 = Sherlock Holmes, “Guileless Gypsy” (February 11, 1946) ***WD09:08:28.012 = Incredible But True, “The Skull of Bettiscomb” (October 29, 1950) ***WD09:12:13.489 = Inner Sanctum, “Undead” (December 18, 1945)09:41:55.003 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may 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 LibraryABOUT 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0454

From a grieving six-year-old who lost his father to the monster who murdered eight innocent nursing students, this is the chilling story of how Richard Speck's traumatic childhood forged one of America's most notorious killers.Read more about the case: https://weirddarkness.com/richard-speck-nurse-murders/ Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: When police found eight nursing students brutally murdered in their Chicago home, they launched one of the largest manhunts in American history to catch the tattooed drifter who would become known as one of the nation's most notorious killers. 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.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:28.995 = Show Open & Disclaimer00:04:08.107 = Part One: Birth of a Monster00:18:15.619 = Part Two: Ten Months Too Early00:39:18.200 = Part Three: The Night of July 13th00:59:08.298 = Part Four: Five Hours of Horror01:12:03.915 = Part Five: The End of a Monster01:21:42.928 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…https://weirddarkness.com/richard-speck-nurse-murders/=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 02, 2025NOTE: 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RichardSpeck

What if everything you were taught about Hitler's death was a lie? What if the most evil man in history didn't die in a bunker but escaped to South America, where he lived for decades while building a secret Nazi empire that still influences world events today? This explosive full-length documentary investigation reveals evidence that will shatter everything you thought you knew about World War II's end. The Grey Wolf operation wasn't just about one man's escape—it was about the systematic relocation of Nazi leadership, stolen technology, and occult knowledge to Argentina, where they established underground networks that continue to operate in the shadows. We're talking about secret bases, advanced experimental programs, and connections to mysterious phenomena that the Allied powers have spent 80 years trying to cover up. Our comprehensive investigation uncovers never-before-revealed testimonies from locals who witnessed Hitler's presence in Argentina, FBI documents that were classified for decades, and evidence of Nazi experiments that went far beyond anything conducted in Germany. The escape wasn't just about survival—it was about continuing research into consciousness manipulation, advanced weaponry, and technologies that challenge our understanding of physics itself. From the rat lines that smuggled war criminals to South America to the mysterious German colonies that still exist today, we expose how the Third Reich didn't end in 1945—it relocated and evolved. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers know that some historical narratives are carefully constructed lies, and this documentary proves that the biggest lie of all was Hitler's supposed death. We'll reveal connections between the Argentine Nazi network and modern conspiracy operations, unexplained phenomena in South America, and the systematic suppression of evidence that would prove the most wanted man in history lived comfortably in exile while the world believed he was dead. The Grey Wolf operation connects to everything from missing gold reserves to advanced aircraft sightings to genetic experiments that continue to this day. From declassified intelligence files to eyewitness testimonies, from archaeological evidence to modern DNA analysis, this documentary exposes how the Nazi escape network became the foundation for ongoing secret operations that most people would find impossible to believe. The war didn't end—it just went underground. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for uncensored bonus content about the Argentine Nazi colonies, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about Hitler escape theories), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their historical reality checks. Some endings are carefully constructed lies—this episode reveals the truth.

Everything you've been told about saving the planet is a lie. The green energy movement isn't just failing—it's actively making environmental destruction worse while enriching the same corporate elites who caused the crisis in the first place. This explosive documentary investigation exposes how the environmental movement has been hijacked by forces that have no intention of saving anything except their own profits. We're talking about a massive deception operation that spans decades, involving fake science, manipulated data, and psychological warfare designed to make you feel good about solutions that are actually accelerating planetary destruction. The solar panels, wind farms, and electric vehicles being pushed as salvation are built using child labor, toxic materials, and manufacturing processes that create more environmental damage than the problems they claim to solve. Our comprehensive investigation reveals how environmental organizations have been co-opted by the same billionaires and corporations that profit from endless consumption, how green energy companies are connected to the most polluting industries on Earth, and how the climate movement has become a cover for the largest wealth transfer in human history. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers know that some movements are controlled opposition—and this documentary proves the green energy scam is the ultimate example. From the rare earth mining operations that destroy entire ecosystems to the massive carbon footprints of renewable energy manufacturing, we expose how the environmental movement has become a tool for social control rather than planetary healing. The same forces pushing green energy are the ones suppressing real solutions, silencing genuine environmental scientists, and profiting from the destruction they claim to oppose. We'll reveal connections between environmental organizations and intelligence agencies, how climate data has been systematically manipulated to support predetermined conclusions, and how the green energy industry has become a front for some of the most environmentally destructive operations in human history. This isn't just about corporate greed—it's about using environmental fear to justify massive social and economic control systems. From biomass burning that destroys forests to lithium mining that poisons water supplies, from solar panel graveyards to wind turbine blade landfills, this documentary exposes how the planet of the humans is being systematically destroyed by the very people claiming to save it. The environmental movement didn't fail—it was designed to fail while enriching its controllers. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for uncensored bonus content about suppressed environmental research, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about green energy conspiracies), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their environmental reality checks. Some movements are designed to fail—this episode tells you why.

Ross Perot didn't just die—he was eliminated. The billionaire who nearly broke the two-party system and exposed the deep state's stranglehold on America knew too much about the shadow government's most classified operations, and what he discovered about UFO programs, underground bases, and non-human contact got him marked for termination. This isn't just political conspiracy—this is cosmic cover-up. Perot's private intelligence network had uncovered evidence of extraterrestrial technology transfers, interdimensional military projects, and the same forces controlling everything from cattle mutilations to missing persons cases. His 1992 presidential campaign wasn't just about economics—it was about disclosure of humanity's biggest secrets. Our explosive investigation reveals how Perot's business empire gave him access to classified aerospace programs, reverse-engineered alien technology, and government black sites where human-extraterrestrial collaboration was taking place. The same network that silenced him continues to suppress evidence of Bigfoot encounters, UFO crashes, and paranormal phenomena that would shatter our understanding of reality. From his mysterious "withdrawal" from the 1992 race to his carefully orchestrated death decades later, we expose how the deep state used advanced surveillance technology, psychotronic weapons, and possibly non-human assets to eliminate the one man who could have blown open every conspiracy mystery enthusiasts have been investigating for decades. Perot knew about the underground tunnel systems, the hybrid breeding programs, the consciousness suppression projects, and the real reason why disclosure keeps getting delayed. His assassination wasn't just about protecting political power—it was about protecting the most explosive secrets in human history. The evidence we've uncovered connects Perot's death to every major unexplained phenomenon since the 1940s, from Roswell to the Phoenix Lights, from government mind control experiments to the ongoing cover-up of extraterrestrial contact. This is why independent candidates never win, why outsiders are eliminated, and why the truth about our reality remains hidden. Mystery seekers and truth investigators, this episode reveals the smoking gun that explains why disclosure has been systematically prevented for over 75 years. Perot's assassination was the deep state's final solution to the disclosure problem. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for classified bonus materials about Perot's secret files, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about Perot conspiracies), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their reality. The cover-up ends here.

"Hollywood's Lost Souls: The Stars Who Drowned in Plain Sight"Behind the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown lies a dark truth that the entertainment industry has spent decades covering up. Some of Hollywood's biggest stars weren't just battling addiction—they were deliberately kept drunk and drugged by a system designed to control, exploit, and ultimately destroy them. This explosive exposé reveals how Hollywood's most beloved actors became prisoners of their own fame, trapped in a web of studio-supplied substances, industry enablers, and shadowy handlers who profited from their deterioration. We're talking about stars who showed up to million-dollar movie sets completely intoxicated, directors who filmed around blackout-drunk actors, and an entire system that treated human beings like disposable entertainment products. Our investigation uncovers never-before-revealed stories of legendary performers who were so deep in their addiction that they couldn't function without alcohol, yet somehow continued working while studio executives covered up overdoses, on-set collapses, and behavior that would have ended any normal person's career. From A-list actors who drank themselves into oblivion during filming to beloved stars whose final years were spent in alcohol-induced hazes, this is the story Hollywood doesn't want you to hear. We'll expose the secret network of doctors, dealers, and fixers who kept these stars medicated and compliant, the mysterious deaths that were covered up as "accidents," and the ongoing conspiracy to protect the reputations of stars whose real lives were far darker than their public personas. Mystery enthusiasts know that nothing in Hollywood is ever what it seems—and this episode proves that the biggest cover-ups aren't always about the supernatural. From studio lots to rehab facilities, from penthouse parties to morgue slabs, we reveal how the entertainment industry systematically destroyed some of its brightest talents while the public remained completely unaware. The truth about Hollywood's darkest secrets isn't just about addiction—it's about a system of control that continues to this day. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for uncensored bonus content about Hollywood's hidden history, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about Hollywood secrets), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their entertainment reality checks. The show must go on, but the truth stops here.

This isn't just another corporate cover-up. We're talking about a full-length feature that documented the secret lineages, hidden bloodlines, and mysterious families that pull the strings behind governments, entertainment empires, and global finance. The documentary connected dots that would have shattered the public's understanding of who really controls our world. Our explosive investigation reveals exclusive footage, deleted scenes, and testimony from the filmmakers who risked everything to expose the truth. We've uncovered evidence of the intimidation campaign that forced Netflix to cancel the release, the mysterious accidents that befell key production members, and the ongoing conspiracy to suppress any information about these powerful bloodlines. From ancient secret societies to modern power structures, from Hollywood dynasties to political families, this documentary would have revealed how the same bloodlines have maintained control for generations through methods that most people would find impossible to believe. The production team discovered connections that link back to history's most mysterious events and unexplained phenomena. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers know that some stories are too dangerous to tell—and this episode proves why. The 13th Bloodline documentary didn't just threaten individual reputations; it threatened to expose the entire system of control that keeps the public in the dark about reality's true nature. We'll reveal what Netflix executives saw in the final cut that made them kill a multi-million dollar project, why certain families will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried, and how this documentary connects to other suppressed films and censored investigations that have been systematically eliminated from public view. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for the uncensored version with leaked footage descriptions, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about Netflix conspiracies), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their streaming reality checks. Some documentaries are too dangerous to release—this episode tells you why.

For over 250 years, one family has quietly accumulated more power, wealth, and influence than any government, corporation, or secret society in human history. The Rothschild dynasty doesn't just control global finance—they control information, technology, and secrets that could reshape everything we think we know about our world. This explosive documentary investigation reveals how the Rothschild family's vast network extends far beyond banking into realms that most people would find impossible to believe. We're talking about private collections of ancient artifacts, suppressed historical documents, and access to technologies that have been deliberately kept from public knowledge for centuries. Our deep-dive investigation uncovers never-before-revealed connections between the Rothschild empire and history's most mysterious events, from unexplained disappearances to covered-up discoveries that would rewrite textbooks. Their private estates house more than just art collections—they contain evidence of humanity's hidden past and suppressed future. From their origins during the Napoleonic Wars to their modern-day influence over global events, we expose how this family has maintained power through methods that go far beyond traditional banking. Their network includes access to classified archaeological sites, suppressed scientific research, and information vaults that contain secrets about human origins, ancient civilizations, and technologies that challenge our understanding of history itself. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers know that some families guard more than just wealth—they guard knowledge. The Rothschild documentary reveals how one dynasty has spent centuries collecting and controlling information that could transform humanity's understanding of reality, consciousness, and our place in the universe. We'll expose their connections to mysterious foundations, their influence over historical narratives, and their role in suppressing discoveries that would challenge established power structures. This isn't just about money—it's about the systematic control of human knowledge and the deliberate manipulation of historical truth. From ancient manuscripts to modern cover-ups, from archaeological suppression to technological gatekeeping, this episode reveals how the Rothschild empire operates as humanity's secret librarian, deciding what knowledge gets released and what remains forever hidden. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for uncensored bonus content about the family's private collections, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about Rothschild secrets), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their historical reality checks. Some secrets are worth more than gold—this episode tells you why.

The Sackler family didn't just create the opioid crisis—they engineered the most sophisticated population control experiment in human history. Behind their billion-dollar pharmaceutical empire lies a dark truth that connects to government black projects, consciousness suppression programs, and the systematic drugging of entire populations for reasons far more sinister than profit. This explosive investigation reveals how the Sackler dynasty's OxyContin empire was never just about addiction—it was about creating a chemically dependent population that could be easily controlled and manipulated. We're talking about deliberate mind-altering compounds, government collaboration in mass drugging programs, and connections to classified research into human consciousness modification. Our deep-dive exposé uncovers never-before-revealed documents showing how the Sackler family worked with shadowy government agencies to test experimental compounds on unwitting populations, how their pharmaceutical networks connect to missing persons cases and unexplained behavioral changes in entire communities, and how the opioid crisis was designed to suppress humanity's natural psychic abilities and spiritual awareness. From their secretive family meetings to their underground research facilities, we expose how the Sacklers became the enforcement arm of a much larger conspiracy involving population control, consciousness suppression, and the systematic destruction of human potential. Their victims weren't just addiction statistics—they were test subjects in a massive experiment designed to keep humanity docile and unaware. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers know that some epidemics aren't natural—they're engineered. The Sackler investigation reveals how one family weaponized medicine to create a chemically lobotomized population incapable of questioning authority or perceiving the hidden realities around them. We'll expose their connections to mind control research, their role in suppressing alternative healing methods, and their systematic targeting of communities that showed signs of heightened awareness or spiritual awakening. This isn't just about corporate greed—it's about the deliberate chemical warfare against human consciousness itself. From prescription pads to morgue slabs, from rehab centers to research labs, this episode reveals how the Sackler empire operated as humanity's drug dealers, systematically poisoning millions while claiming to heal them. The opioid crisis wasn't a side effect—it was the intended outcome. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for uncensored bonus content about the family's secret research programs, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about Sackler conspiracies), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their pharmaceutical reality checks. Some medicine is designed to make you sicker—this episode tells you why.

Jeffrey Epstein wasn't just a financier or predator—he was the keystone of the most sophisticated blackmail and control operation in modern history. This wasn't about money or power. This was about creating an unbreakable web of compromise that would ensure the global elite's darkest secrets remained forever buried while they controlled world events from the shadows. This explosive full-length investigative documentary reveals how Epstein's operation connected world leaders, tech moguls, entertainment icons, and shadowy intelligence agencies in a network so vast and so compromising that his "suicide" was inevitable. We're talking about systematic blackmail operations, mind control experiments, and connections to classified programs that most people would find impossible to believe. Our investigation uncovers never-before-revealed evidence of how Epstein's island wasn't just a playground for the elite—it was a research facility where advanced psychological manipulation techniques were tested on victims while powerful figures were recorded in compromising situations. The blackmail material collected there didn't just buy silence—it bought complete control over global decision-making. From his mysterious financial empire to his connections with intelligence agencies, from his access to cutting-edge technology to his role in suppressing whistleblowers and truth-tellers, we expose how Epstein became the ultimate insurance policy for a system that thrives on secrecy and control. His network included not just the wealthy and powerful, but scientists, researchers, and technicians working on classified projects that would terrify the public. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers know that some operations are too dark to fully expose—and this episode proves why. The Epstein network wasn't just about exploitation; it was about creating a system where anyone who might threaten the established order could be permanently silenced through blackmail, intimidation, or worse. We'll reveal how his operation connects to other mysterious deaths, unexplained disappearances, and the systematic suppression of information that could expose the true nature of how our world is really controlled. The elite's game isn't just about wealth—it's about maintaining absolute power through absolute compromise. From private islands to government facilities, from corporate boardrooms to underground installations, this documentary exposes how one man's operation became the lynchpin holding together a global conspiracy that continues to operate even after his death. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for the uncensored version with classified document references, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about Epstein conspiracies), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their elite reality checks. Some networks are too dangerous to fully expose—this episode tells you why.

Everything you thought you knew about America's conspiracy landscape just got turned upside down. This explosive updated documentary reveals how the events of 2024 and early 2025 have completely rewritten the playbook of how secret operations, cover-ups, and hidden agendas operate in modern America. We're not just talking about the same old conspiracy theories—we're exposing brand new evidence that shows how recent political upheavals, technological advances, and global events have created an entirely new framework for understanding how power really works behind the scenes. The conspiracy isn't what it used to be—it's evolved, adapted, and become more sophisticated than ever before. Our comprehensive investigation reveals how artificial intelligence, social media manipulation, and advanced surveillance technologies have transformed the way information is controlled, disseminated, and suppressed. We're talking about real-time conspiracy operations, algorithmic truth suppression, and psychological warfare techniques that make previous decades of cover-ups look primitive by comparison. From the 2024 election aftermath to the latest developments in government transparency, from new whistleblower revelations to the emergence of technologies that can manipulate reality itself, this updated documentary connects dots that have only become visible in the last 12 months. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers, the conspiracy landscape has fundamentally changed, and this episode is your roadmap to understanding the new reality. We'll expose how recent global events have been used to test new forms of population control, how emerging technologies are being weaponized against public awareness, and how the traditional conspiracy playbook has been completely rewritten for the digital age. The United States of Conspiracy isn't just about historical cover-ups anymore—it's about ongoing operations that are happening right now. From classified government programs that have just been declassified to corporate operations that have only recently been exposed, from technological conspiracies that didn't exist five years ago to psychological operations that are being beta-tested on the American public as we speak, this documentary update reveals how the conspiracy game has completely changed. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for real-time updates and breaking conspiracy developments, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about current conspiracies), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their updated reality checks. The conspiracy evolved—so did we.

The impossible just happened. After 50 years of government cover-ups, FBI dead ends, and mob silence, the last living person who knows what really happened to Jimmy Hoffa has finally broken his silence—and what he's revealed will shake you to your core. This isn't just another missing person case. This is a doorway into the same shadowy network that controls UFO disclosure, orchestrates government black ops, and keeps humanity's biggest secrets buried. The same forces that made Hoffa disappear are the ones hiding extraterrestrial contact, suppressing free energy technology, and covering up encounters with unknown entities. Our exclusive investigation reveals how Hoffa's disappearance connects to Area 51 operations, mysterious government facilities, and the same deep state apparatus that silences whistleblowers about everything from Bigfoot encounters to alien abductions. We've uncovered evidence that Hoffa wasn't just eliminated—he was eliminated because he stumbled onto classified programs that would blow open every conspiracy you've ever wondered about. From underground bunkers to interdimensional phenomena, from missing time incidents to government mind control experiments, this confession exposes a web of secrecy that makes The X-Files look like a documentary. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers, this is the smoking gun you've been waiting for. The dots connect in ways that will leave you questioning every official story you've ever been told. Reality is far stranger than fiction, and this episode proves that the biggest mysteries of our time are all connected. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for bonus materials and extended interviews, or find us on Amazon Music (perfect for your Alexa), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers download their podcasts. The disclosure starts here.

You think you know what's in your food? Think again. The Italian Mafia hasn't just infiltrated restaurants and grocery stores—they've systematically taken control of the entire global food production system, and what they're doing to your meals connects to the darkest mysteries plaguing humanity today. This isn't just about organized crime skimming profits. We're talking about deliberate contamination, mind-control additives, and food supply manipulation that ties directly into government black projects, extraterrestrial technology, and the systematic dumbing down of the human population. The same families controlling your pizza are the ones working with shadowy forces to alter human consciousness through what we consume daily. Our explosive investigation reveals how Mafia-controlled food operations connect to UFO crash retrievals, where alien biotechnology is reverse-engineered into food additives that suppress psychic abilities and interdimensional awareness. From GMO labs to processing plants, from distribution networks to your local supermarket, every bite you take is part of a massive experiment in human control. We've uncovered evidence linking food production facilities to underground bases, cattle mutilation sites, and missing persons cases that the FBI refuses to investigate. The chemicals they're putting in your food aren't just preservatives—they're designed to block your ability to perceive the unexplained phenomena happening all around us. Mystery enthusiasts know something's wrong with the world—but did you know it starts with breakfast? From breakfast cereals laced with consciousness-suppressing compounds to organic foods that aren't what they seem, this episode exposes how the Mafia became the enforcement arm of a much larger conspiracy involving non-human intelligences. The truth about Bigfoot encounters, UFO sightings, and paranormal experiences isn't just being covered up—it's being chemically suppressed through your daily meals. This is why disclosure keeps getting delayed, why witnesses forget their encounters, and why the general population remains asleep to the mysteries surrounding us. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for uncensored bonus content about food lab infiltrations, or find us on Amazon Music (ask your Alexa about food conspiracies), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere truth-seekers get their reality checks. Your next meal will never taste the same.

They thought they could control America from the shadows. Instead, they unleashed forces that would tear apart the very fabric of reality itself. The unholy alliance between JFK, Frank Sinatra, and the Mafia wasn't just about politics and entertainment—it was about accessing secrets that humanity wasn't supposed to know. This explosive documentary reveals how the Kennedy administration's deepest classified programs intersected with organized crime's most mysterious operations and Hollywood's strangest cover-ups. We're talking about secret government experiments with psychic phenomena, UFO retrieval operations, and interdimensional research that connects directly to today's most unexplained mysteries. From Roswell to Dallas, from Area 51 to the Copa, the same network that brought JFK to power also had access to extraterrestrial technology, time manipulation experiments, and contact with non-human intelligences. Sinatra wasn't just entertaining the elite—he was their conduit to otherworldly encounters that the Rat Pack witnessed firsthand but were sworn to never reveal. Our investigation uncovers never-before-heard recordings of JFK discussing "the visitors," FBI files on Sinatra's unexplained absences during critical UFO incidents, and mob testimony about "the tall ones" who provided technology in exchange for silence. The same forces that orchestrated the Kennedy assassination also control disclosure about extraterrestrial contact, Bigfoot encounters, and dimensional portals. What happened in Dallas wasn't just political—it was cosmic. The truth about November 22nd connects to every major unexplained phenomenon since 1963, from cattle mutilations to missing time incidents, from government mind control programs to the ongoing cover-up of humanity's true origins. Mystery enthusiasts and truth-seekers, this is the missing piece that explains why disclosure has been delayed for 60 years. The Kennedy-Sinatra-Mafia connection is the key to understanding every conspiracy that followed. Stream exclusively on Spreaker for classified bonus content, or find us on Amazon Music (just ask your Alexa), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere mystery lovers get their truth. The real story starts now.

Dive into the shadow labyrinth where American power and unsolved murder collide. In this jaw-dropping episode of Criminal Empire, we tear open the darkest vault of modern true crime: THE CLINTON BODY COUNT—a chilling pattern of 50+ mysterious deaths tied to the Clinton political orbit. Forget conspiracy theories; we deliver forensic evidence, exclusive interviews with investigators silenced by the FBI, and harrowing testimony from families who watched "suicides" and "accidents" erase witnesses to corruption, drug trafficking, and child exploitation rings.Why did a seasoned FBI agent vanish after uncovering proof of syndicate hits? Why were bodies found with classified documents strapped to their backs? And how did a sitting president's allies evade scrutiny while grieving mothers begged for autopsies? We expose the blood-soaked playbook of elite serial killers who weaponized politics to hunt—featuring never-before-heard audio from a DEA informant's final confession, recorded hours before his "overdose"This isn't true crime—it's a live wire into the heart of institutional evil. As viral documentaries like Last Call reignite outrage over law enforcement's failure to protect the vulnerable 7, we stand with victims' families fighting for answers in a system rigged by power. If you dare to know how deep the rot goes... press play. Then pray it never knocks on your door.

They were fathers, bakers, business owners… and cold-blooded killers hiding in plain sight.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: By all observable accounts, Herb Baumeister was an admire-able family man, living on a beautiful million-dollar estate and farm with his lovely wife and three children. But they were also sharing that estate with a very dark secret that would eventually be revealed thanks to on of their children accidentally stumbling upon the grave of one of Herb's numerous murder victims. (The Serial Killer Next Door) *** Behind his quiet demeanor lurked a brutal killer. He was eventually caught, but perhaps not brought to complete justice. Though Robert Hansen admitted to murdering seventeen people, one woman most all are sure he murdered is Beth van Zanten – but he insists she was not one of them. (Robert Hansen, The Alaskan Serial Killer) *** He's confessed to a staggering 93 murders thus far—and the FBI believes all his confessions are credible. (Samuel Little, The Prolific Killer) *** Numerous women met a gruesome end on Robert Pickton's isolated pig farm. He confessed to the killing of 49 – but there could be more. (Pickton The Serial Killing Pig Farmer)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.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:25.487 = Show Open00:03:25.864 = Herb Baumeister00:19:42.552 = Robert Hansen00:42:44.926 = Samuel Little00:50:44.606 = Robert Pickton00:58:23.001 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Herb Baumeister: The Serial Killer Next Door” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/t6lyqsf“Robert Hansen: The Alaskan Serial Killer” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/rexzkey,https://tinyurl.com/tctkzku“Samuel Little: America's Most Prolific Killer” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/wq8wasm“Robert Pickton: The Serial Killer Pig Farmer” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/rtu62ze=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: October 07, 2022NOTE: 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MonstersWithFriendlyFaces

When four aging guests drink from a mysterious fountain promising youth, their second chance at life reveals they've learned nothing from the first. | #RetroRadio EP0453Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Free The Beast” (June 10, 1976)00:46:14.259 = Dark Venture, “Coverup” (February 24, 1947)01:16:13.453 = The Weird Circle, “Phantom Picture” (1944)01:43:47.664 = The Whistler, “Blind Alley” (September 24, 1943)02:13:14.789 = Witch's Tale, “King Shark God” (August 14, 1935) ***WD02:38:30.692 = X Minus One, “A Pail of Air” (March 28, 1956)03:06:45.763 = ABC Mystery Time, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” (1957) ***WD (LQ)03:30:58.121 = Strange Adventure, “Thin Ice” (1945) ***WD03:34:17.064 = Appointment With Fear, “The Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945) ***WD04:00:12.620 = BBC's Ghost Story, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)04:44:29.341 = Beyond The Green Door, “Morton Gale, Vacation in Maine” (1966) ***WD04:48:02.708 = Box 13, “Death Is No Joke” (May 22, 1949)05:14:43.583 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Dr. Heidegger's Experiment” (1968) ***WD05:44:12.528 = Chet Chetter's Tales From The Morgue, “Highway of Death” (1990-1992)06:12:36.491 = The Clock, “Gus Fowler” (July 21, 1947)06:39:26.444 = Confession, “Anna Carlson” (July 19, 1953)07:09:14.802 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944) ***WD07:37:25.188 = The Crime Club, “Fear Came First” (March 13, 1947) ***WD08:07:33.842 = Sounds of Darkness, “Big Track” (August 18, 1970)08:32:40.923 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Vacation With Death” (November 26, 1971) ***WD09:01:34.570 = Dimension X, “Universe” (August 02, 1951)09:31:22.801 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Tiger Cat” (January 02, 1945)09:42:40.534 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may 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 LibraryABOUT 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0453

August 23, 2008. Blount County, Tennessee. After leaving his condo in Maryville, 51-year old Mike Hearon drives to his rural farm with plans to mow the lawn and some neighbours see him driving away from his residence on his ATV. Mike vanishes without a trace and the abandoned ATV is eventually found on a steep hill located a mile from his property. Mike's family suspects that he may have stumbled upon something he wasn't supposed to see and became the victim of foul play, but there is no evidence to work with and Mike is never found.  July 18, 2007. Ravalli County, Montana. 55-year old Barbara Bolick goes hiking in the Bitterroot Mountains on the Bear Creek Overlook Trail alongside a friend named Jim Ramaker. According to Jim, they were headed back down the trail together when he stopped at a scenic overview, but even though he only took his eyes off Barbara for about a minute, Jim claims that she vanished without a trace and he was unable to find her. A massive search effort fails to turn up any trace of Barbara and while Jim is not considered to be a suspect in her disappearance, there is no evidence to explain what happened. On this week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we explore two baffling missing persons cases involving victims who seemingly vanished into thin air in remote areas. Join us on Saturday, July 5 at 8:00pm ET for an online streaming marathon where we will be watching classic segments from “Unsolved Mysteries”. You can enter our screening room by clicking on this link. Additional Reading: https://charleyproject.org/case/michael-edwin-hearon https://archive.knoxnews.com/news/local/50-volunteers-join-search-for-missing-maryville-man-ep-411119166-359796801.html/?page=1 https://www.thedailytimes.com/news/family-of-missing-man-still-searching/article_26118160-9967-54c5-8f13-1aed52c1a285.html https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/aug/27/missing-man-still-mystery-4-years-after/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/128530073/ https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/mike-hearon-man-missing-in-the-mountains/51-354008626 https://www.wbir.com/article/news/special-reports/the-vanished/vanished-mike-hearon-missing-in-the-moutains/51-d4855ea8-13ba-4710-a534-0ce8f1dc8441 https://parkpredators.com/the-local/ https://charleyproject.org/case/barbara-assunta-bolick https://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/ground-search-for-missing-woman-suspendedposted-on-aug/article_623e4d47-a337-5984-bfa5-aa64697c3439.html https://www.newspapers.com/image/411502280/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/352194122/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/352194127/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/352194122/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/352194127/ https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/missing-bitterroot-woman-still-a-mystery "The Trail Went Cold" will be appearing at the True Crime Podcast Festival, taking place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore in Boston, Massachusetts on July 18-20, 2025. To get a 20 % discount on tickets, please use our specialized promo code, “ROBIN20”, by visiting https://www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/.  “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

For decades, drivers on a dark San Jose road have reported terrifying encounters with pale figures who emerge from the shadows, armed and screaming, chasing away anyone who dares venture too close to their hidden territory.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: If I say the words “headless horseman” it immediately brings up the image of a man on a black steed carrying a pumpkin instead of his head, chasing after Ichabod Crane. Washington Irving did a fantastic job of painting that picture for us. It's too bad headless horsemen legends are just that… legends. Well, that is, until they are not. (The Headless Horseman of Neuces) *** In 1970, two teenage girls were murdered at Denver's Lumber Baron Inn. Today their killer is still unknown — but some guests say the victims' ghosts still roam the halls. (Murder at the London Baron Inn) *** A man is well-liked and respected in his community… but then he acquires a love for alcohol… his personality changes… his family disappears… and suddenly, his community see him for what he truly is – a Wendigo. (A Wendigo Named Swift Runner) *** Unexplained murder cases are, sadly, a reality. But in most cases you at least know who the victim is, or who the murderer is. In the case of “Princess Doe” however, there is no identity for the victim, the murderer, and there is no reason anyone has found for the brutal crime. (The Unexplained Princess Doe Case) *** With so many television shows, movies, documentaries, and genre artwork, you might think you know just about everything there is to know about the Wild West – but there are a few stories that are so strange, you might think they came right out of the mind of a fiction novelist. (The Wild Weird West) *** Situated alongside Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Hicks Road has become legendary in San Jose, California for all the wrong reasons. If you even mention it in driving directions, you'll get a “No way, Jose!” response and a request for a different route. Hearing the stories about what makes Hicks Road so creepy might turn you as ghostly white as the supposedly Satan-worshipping albinos rumored to inhabit the area. It's the legend of Hicks Road. (The Hicks Road Horror)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.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:35.167 = Show Open00:05:39.492 = The Hicks Road Horror00:18:32.235 = The Headless Horseman of Neuces00:27:10.838 = Murder at the London Baron Inn00:36:10.434 = A Wendigo Named Swift Runner00:46:15.329 = The Unexplained Princess Doe Case00:58:39.981 = The Wild Weird West01:12:38.572 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Hicks Road Horror” by Laura Allan for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yj89jwv6, and from BackpackerVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98a5rx“Murder at the London Baron Inn” by Austin Harvey for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckk5t52“A Wendigo Named Swift Runner” by Karen Doherty for Green Canticle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p892ejxBOOK: “The Manitous: The Spiritual World of the Ojibway” by Basil Johnston: https://amzn.to/3rKOjDW“The Unexplained Princess Doe Case” by Marcus Lowth at UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4bmxyd92“The Wild Weird West” by Genevieve Carlton for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3d9sjaay“The Headless Horseman of Neuces” from Texas Cryptid Hunter: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/25fxhzbx=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 26, 2023NOTE: 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HicksRoad

A doomed marriage, a forbidden affair, and a murder on the Seine lead to a chilling descent into madness and guilt when the corpse of a weak husband refuses to stay buried in “The Corpse That Would Not Die” from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0452Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Corpse That Wouldn't Die” (June 07, 1976)00:46:32.039 = Obsession, “The Hangman” (January 15, 1951) ***WD01:16:31.161 = Origin of Superstition, “Throwing Salt” (1935)01:31:19.180 = Mystery Playhouse, “Two Men In a Furnished Room” (September 27, 1946) ***WD01:55:22.360 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Four Hours to Kill” (May 13, 1949) ***WD02:24:36.634 = The Price of Fear, “Meeting In Athens” (July 07, 1973) ***WD02:52:14.437 = Quiet Please, “Not Responsible After 30 Years” (June 14, 1948)03:21:49.491 = Radio City Playhouse, “Elementals” (February 14, 1949)03:51:50.350 = Judy and Jane, “Marijuana Plot” (March 25, 1942) ***WD04:02:30.525 = Ripley's Believe It Or Not, “Thrifty Nephew” (1930) ***WD04:03:30.238 = The Saint, “Return of Harry Morgan” (November 12, 1950) ***WD04:32:08.136 = Sam Spade, “Tears of Night” (July 24, 1949) ***WD04:59:35.171 = The Sealed Book, “Escape By Death” (April 15, 1945) ***WD05:30:40.329 = The Shadow, “The Cat That Killed” (December 31, 1939)05:56:59.120 = Sleep No More, “Passenger To Bali” (April 10, 1957) ***WD06:24:39.965 = BBC's Spine Chillers, ‘'A Fare To Remember” (1984)06:37:40.396 = Strange Wills, “One Shining Night” (July 20, 1946)07:07:27.227 = Strange, “Captain Robinson” (1955)07:21:23.424 = Suspense, “Murder Goes For a Swim” (July 20, 1943)07:51:23.760 = Tales of the Frightened, “Voice From The Grave” (1957)07:56:22.118 = Theater Five, “Subject Number 428A” (October 02, 1964)08:17:13.779 = Theater 1030, “The Pedestrian” (1968-1971) ***WD08:43:08.751 = Two Thousand Plus, “Green Thing” (September 27, 1950) ***WD09:13:02.526 = Unit 99, “Silk Stocking Bandits” (March 28, 1958)09:38:49.888 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Writing On The Wall” (1936) ***WD09:53:31.800 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may 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 LibraryABOUT 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0452

When a corrupt prosecutor sends an innocent man to the gallows, a ghostly blue ribbon becomes the chilling symbol of justice from beyond the grave. | #RetroRadio EP0451Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Blue Justice” (June 03, 1976)00:46:14.801 = The Key, “Extension of Time” (1956) ***WD01:11:28.682 = Lights Out, “The Signalman” (August 24, 1946)01:41:04.498 = The LineUp, “The Pointless Pierson Polemic Polarity Case” (September 05, 1951)02:10:47.682 = Macabre, “Final Resting Place” (November 13, 1961) ***WD (LQ)02:38:32.366 = A Man Called X, “Quinine Contract Letter” (September 30, 1944)03:09:08.944 = Philip Marlowe, “Ebony Link” (May 28, 1949) ***WD03:39:02.729 = The Black Mass, “Judgement” (November 16, 1970)04:03:21.779 = Beyond Midnight, “Something On His Mind” (May 30, 1969)04:32:47.411 = MindWebs, “The Star” and “The Gift” (February 11, 1977)05:00:46.023 = ***Ellery Queen Minute Mysteries, “Stamp Caper” (1966) ***WD05:01:56.765 = Adventures in the Supernatural, “Mysterious Carriage/Episode Audition” (1932) ***WD05:26:30.683 = Molle' Mystery Theater, “Rival Dummy” (November 01, 1946) ***WD05:56:13.743 = Mr. District Attorney, “Deadly Devotion” (May 17, 1950)06:21:53.603 = Murder at Midnight, “The Thirteenth Floor” (July 24, 1950) ***WD06:48:32.640 = The Black Museum, “Bath Tub” (January 15, 1952)07:12:00.597 = The Mysterious Traveler, “Devil of the Deep Blue Sea” (January 06, 1949)07:36:27.236 = Mystery House, “Nothing But Proof” (January 27, 1946) ***WD07:59:19.957 = Night Beat, “Black Cat” (November 03, 1946)08:29:05.155 = Nightfall, “Gerald” (January 08, 1982) ***WD08:58:47.761 = Mr. and Mrs. North, “Million Dollar Murder / Red Dress” (September 05, 1950)09:23:42.536 = Obsession, “Silver Cord' (December 18, 1950) ***WD09:46:55.725 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may 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 LibraryABOUT 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0451

In 1979, Scottish forestry worker Robert Taylor encountered a strange metallic craft in Dechmont Woods that physically attacked him — leaving behind torn clothing, mysterious ground markings, and enough evidence to convince police to open the only criminal investigation in UFO history.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: Hundreds of years after his death, the tomb of William Longespee was opened and what was found horrified the man who opened it… the skeleton of a black rat was found in the skull of Longespee – but that wasn't the end of the story! (The Rat In Longespee's Skull) *** Most people are superstitious to at least a tiny degree – avoiding walking under ladders, not opening umbrellas indoors, or having a tingle down the spine every Friday the 13th. Perhaps you have a favorite or “lucky” shirt to wear on special occasions – or a lucky pair of socks. Maybe you have to dress from left to right instead of the other way around. Superstitions may seem silly, but we seem to live with them everywhere – but your superstitions don't hold a candle to the ones believed by those in the theater. Thespians on and off the stage have some pretty bizarre concepts about what is lucky and unlucky. (Strange Superstitions of the Stage) *** Viking sagas describe the ritual execution of blood eagle, in which victims were kept alive while their backs were sliced open so that their ribs, lungs, and intestines could be pulled out into the shape of bloody wings. The torture method was so grisly that some historians believe it never truly happened. We can only hope historians are correct, because the thought of someone going through it alive is unbelievably terrifying. (The Blood Eagle Viking Torture) *** Physicist Enrico Fermi famously asked the question "Where are they?" to express his surprise over the absence of any signs for the existence of other intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy. Although many potential resolutions to this so-called “Fermi paradox” have been suggested over the years, there is still no consensus on which one, if any, is correct.  We'll look at some of the theories as to where E.T. might be found. (Where Might E.T. Be Hiding?) *** Only once in the history of law enforcement and ufology has there been a case where a UFO incident turned into an actual criminal investigation. We'll look at the Dechmont Woods Encounter. (The Criminal Investigation of a UFO Incident)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.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:03:10.670 = Show Open00:06:19.431 = The Criminal Investigation of a UFO Incident00:26:38.537 = Where Might E.T. Be Hiding?00:41:00.439 = The Blood Eagle Viking Torture00:48:25.986 = Strange Superstitions of the Stage01:06:25.453 = The Rat in Longespee's Skull01:18:08.983 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The UFO Mystery Solved” by Steuart Campbell: https://amzn.to/3OsXXnIBOOK: “UFO Scotland – the Secret History of Scotland's UFO Phenomenon” by Ron Halliday: https://amzn.to/3Y5nkiA“The Criminal Investigation of a UFO Incident” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/562ntr6z; and IAN at Mysterious Britain and Ireland:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8ty2n8“Where Might E.T. Be Hiding?” by Ben Gazur for ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yvx7adx“Strange Superstitions of the Stage” by Amanda Boisen for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36y34m7b“The Rat In Longespee's Skull” posted at The Haunted Palace Blog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjdxecmn“The Blood Eagle Viking Torture” by William DeLong for AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckwkzew=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 25, 2023NOTE: 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DechmontUFO

A pregnant woman begins to hear ghostly whispers from within her own body — terrifying cries that seem to come from the unborn child growing inside her. It's the story, “Dreaming of Thee” from BBC's Fear on 4!| #RetroRadio EP0450Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Ghost Town” (May 31, 1976) ***WD00:47:40.428 = Escape, “John Jock Todd” (May 02, 1948)01:17:20.652 = Everyman's Theater, “Cat Wife” (October 18, 1940)01:47:17.212 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949)02:16:53.460 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Trouble With Robots” (May 28, 1958) ***WD02:36:33.722 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD03:07:45.297 = Dark Fantasy, “W Is For Werewolf” (February 13, 1942)03:32:12.439 = Diary of Fate, “Marvin Thomas Entry” (June 08, 1948) ***WD04:01:30.405 = BBC's Fear on 4, “Dreaming of Thee” (February 12, 1989)04:28:28.923 = Five After the Hour, “Song of the River” (June 06, 1945)04:52:45.245 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Return of Mr. Lawrence” (Late 1940s)04:57:54.566 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Girl of His Dreams” (1960s)05:01:39.610 = Future Tense, “Protection” (May 29, 1974) ***WD05:25:07.993 = Gang Busters, “John Frederick Benson – Dakota Badman” (February 28, 1948)05:47:55.900 = The Green Hornet, “Ripe For The Taking” (September 05, 1939)06:17:19.475 = Hall of Fantasy, “Death In The Bayous” (March 06, 1947)06:47:27.170 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Night In Harem” (June 06, 1952) ***WD07:12:46.047 = BBC's Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Judge's House” (May 01, 1982)07:40:14.559 = The Haunting Hour, “Southern Star” (September 29, 1945)08:05:27.416 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Homecoming” (June 28, 1959)08:25:51.261 = Hermit's Cave, “The Story Without End” (January 11, 1942) ***WD08:49:01.280 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Thief And The Paintings” (1949-1951) ***WD09:12:03.089 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Indiscretion of Mr. Edwards” (February 04, 1946)09:40:25.396 = Incredible But True, “The Whereabouts of Mr. Wadham” (1950-1951)09:44:23.228 = Inner Sanctum, “Dark Chamber” (December 11, 1945)10:08:37.02 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may 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 LibraryABOUT 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0450

When a college professor receives obsessive attention from a colleague possessed by an ancient amulet, he soon discovers her love may be deadly! | #RetroRadio EP0449Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Demon Lover” (May 27, 1976) ***WD00:45:51.870 = Confession, “Martin Everett” (July 12, 1953)01:15:38.701 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944) ***WD01:44:48.518 = The Crime Club, “Mr. Smith's Hat” (January 23, 1947)02:14:42.266 = Sounds of Darkness, “Showdown For Soldiers” (August 11, 1970)02:40:05.180 = The Devil and Mr. O, “No Escape” (November 19, 1971) ***WD03:09:16.658 = Dimension X, “Courtesy” (July 26, 1951)03:38:44.194 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Stand-In For Death” (December 26, 1944) ***WD03:50:24.516 = The Creaking Door, “Three Wishes” (1964-1965) ***WD04:18:03.749 = Eleventh Hour, “Not All Shipshape” (1963)04:43:07.091 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may 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 LibraryABOUT 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0449

A newlywed couple's honeymoon drifts into darkness when the ghost of the bride's first husband refuses to stay buried. | #RetroRadio EP0448Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Mexican Standoff” (May 24, 1976) ***WD00:45:58.382 = Strange Adventure, “His Last Laugh” (1945)00:49:24.513 = Adventures By Morse, “It's Dismal To Die, Part 1” (December 16, 1944)01:17:21.146 = Adventures By Morse, “It's Dismal To Die, Part 2” (December 23, 1944)01:44:37.101 = Adventures By Morse, “It's Dismal To Die, Part 3” (December 30, 1944)02:12:05.086 = Appointment With Fear, “Clock Strikes Eight” (May 18, 1944) ***WD02:41:02.207 = BBC Ghost Story, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)03:25:30.972 = Beyond The Green Door, “Eddie Fox-Hobo In Oakdale” (1966)03:29:34.149 = The Black Book, “The Price of the Head” (February 02, 1952) ***WD03:44:29.421 = Box 13, “Daytime Nightmare” (May 15, 1949)04:11:13.231 = CBC Mystery Theater, “A Perfectly Happy Life” (1966-1968) ***WD04:41:05.595 = The Clock, “The Manicurist” (July 14, 1947) ***WD05:07:43.237 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may 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 LibraryABOUT 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0448

In a future where androids serve without question, one machine develops a chilling desire — to kill the very humans he was built to protect. CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents “The Walking Dead!” | #RetroRadio EP0447Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Walking Dead” (May 20, 1976) ***WD00:46:51.122 = Tales of the Frightened, “Never Kick a Black Cat” (1963)00:51:41.848 = Theater Five, “John Hansen Hermit” (October 01, 1964)01:13:13.796 = 2000 Plus, “Flying Saucers” (August 23, 1950) ***WD01:42:30.649 = Unit 99, “Attempted Suicide at W Street” (March 21, 1958)02:08:02.084 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Mystery of the Zombie” (1936) ***WD02:22:43.494 = Dark Venture, “Hideout” (January 07, 1947) ***WD02:46:26.862 = The Weird Circle, “Dream Woman” (September 03, 1944)03:14:00.944 = The Whistler, “Tangled Web” (September 10, 1943)03:43:34.575 = Witch's Tale, “Mannequin” (September 11, 1933)04:09:03.689 = X Minus One, “A Thousand Dollars a Plate” (March 21, 1956)04:36:40.350 = ABC Mystery Time, “No One Will Ever Know” (1957)05:00:38.841 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may 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 LibraryABOUT 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0447

When a schoolteacher's borrowed BBC computer began displaying mysterious messages from a 16th-century scholar and beings from the year 2109, it sparked one of England's most bewildering paranormal cases.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: In Victorian London, a grisly murder case involving Maria and Frederick Manning shocked society and caught the attention of Charles Dickens himself. What began as a love triangle turned into a chilling tale of greed, betrayal, and murder, culminating in a public execution that would challenge the very nature of capital punishment in Great Britain. (The Murderous Mannings) *** In 1720, amidst a perilous pirate attack on the Atlantic, a newborn's cry changed the course of destiny. Ocean-Born Mary, christened by buccaneers and gifted with a bolt of green silk, would grow from a maritime legend into a symbol of courage and resilience in colonial New England, her extraordinary birth weaving a tapestry of fact and fiction that continues to captivate imaginations centuries later. (A Pirate's Godchild, Ocean-Born Mary) *** On the morning of June 20, 2001, Andrea Yates shocked the nation by drowning her five children, one by one, in the family bathtub. Years of untreated mental illness, compounded by religious fanaticism and postpartum psychosis, culminated in this unimaginable tragedy. Was it the work of a tortured mind, or something darker at play? (Did The Devil Make Her Do It?) *** Deep in the ancient folds of the Appalachian Mountains, where time seems to slow and shadows linger, legends have taken root for millennia. These peaks have become a breeding ground for supernatural tales that blend seamlessly with the landscape. The sheer age and untamed nature of Appalachia have given birth to a rich tapestry of myths, from the Mothman, to ghosts, to the Devil himself. (Modern Mythology and Ancient Appalachia) *** In the heart of Preston, Ladywell Street is infamous for a chilling spectral presence capable of shifting forms—from eerie footsteps to a blood-soaked apparition known as the Bannister Doll. Once a beautiful young woman, Dolly Bannister met a tragic death at the hands of her father, a punishment for a crime she didn't commit. Now, her restless spirit seeks retribution, haunting the streets and striking fear into anyone who dares to cross her path. (The Haunting of Ladywell Street) *** In 1984, a sleepy English village became the unlikely stage for a mind-bending mystery when a schoolteacher's computer began receiving messages from a man claiming to be from 1546. As past and present collided through a BBC Micro, Ken Webster and his friends found themselves entangled in a web of Tudor English, future prophecies, and inexplicable phenomena that would challenge everything they thought they knew about time and technology. (Ctrl+Alt+1546: The Dodleston Messages Mystery)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.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:33.391 = Show Open00:05:27.341 = The Dodleston Messages Mystery00:27:16.141 = The Pirate's Godchild, Ocean-Born Mary00:32:01.707 = The Murderous Mannings00:41:10.624 = Modern Mythology and Ancient Appalachia00:48:42.848 = Did The Devil Make Her Do It?00:59:28.888 = The Haunting of Ladywell Street01:03:06.047 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The Vertical Plane” by Ken Webster: https://amzn.to/4drgdH4“Ctrl+Alt+1546: The Dodleston Messages Mystery” source: Tony Walker, Medium: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3pf7strv“The Murderous Mannings” source: Alexa Baczak, Medium: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8a6sta“The Pirate's Godchild, Ocean-Born Mary” sources: NewEngland.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdvz9by6; Sea Coast NH: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3jy3bc3r; New England Historical Society:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84pzrn“The Haunting of Ladywell Street” source: The Lancashire Post: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckypttt; Deborah Contessa: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8zkern“Did The Devil Make Her Do It?” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/swtmdth7“Modern Mythology and Ancient Appalachia” source: National Geographic: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckjkbaw=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September 27, 2024NOTE: 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.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DodlestonMessages

In 1971, two boys found a pair of carved stone heads in their garden that unleashed a werewolf-like creature, baffled archaeologists, and vanished without a trace — leaving behind only terror and unanswered questions.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: Deep within the ancient limestone caves of Wookey Hole, a legendary witch once cast her dark curse over the nearby village, dooming all love to fail. Centuries later, the echoes of her magic still haunt the caverns, where eerie sounds and ghostly figures continue to baffle and terrify visitors. Is the petrified figure in the Witch's Kitchen truly the stone remains of the cursed sorceress, or does her spirit linger, waiting for someone to break the spell? (The Witch of Wookey Hole) *** In 1954, off the coast of Australia, a routine flight turned into one of the most compelling UFO encounters in history. When Royal Australian Navy pilot Lieutenant O'Farrell reported two mysterious lights outpacing his Sea Fury aircraft, he couldn't have imagined that his sighting, confirmed by multiple radar operators on the ground, would become a cornerstone case in UFO research for decades to come. (The Sea Fury UFO Mystery) *** "When two boys unearth strange stone heads in their backyard, they unknowingly trigger a series of eerie events, from ghostly encounters to bizarre werewolf sightings. As archaeologists and paranormal investigators examine the Hexham Heads, rumors of ancient curses and supernatural forces grow — but are the objects truly cursed, or is it all just legend?" (The Hexham Heads)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.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:30.120 = Show Open00:03:55.117 = Horror of the Hexam Heads, Part 100:15:22.453 = Horror of the Hexam Heads, Part 200:30:38.382 = The Witch of Wookey Hole00:48:25.801 = The Sea Fury UFO Mystery00:56:35.968 = Show OutroSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episodes with “The Stone Tape Theory”: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=%22stone+tape+theory%22Episodes with Sawney Bean stories: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=%22Sawney+Bean%22BOOK: “Tales of the Hexham Heads” by Paul Screeton (Free PDF): https://bit.ly/47IaQCi“The Horror of the Hexam Heads” source: The Urban Prehistorian: https://bit.ly/3XVGokR, https://bit.ly/3zJOP9v,https://bit.ly/3XGQAMB, https://bit.ly/4gDKHZg“The Witch of Wookey Hole” sources: Lauren Dillon, HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr3u7mjh; Chris Goodchild and Neil Morgan, Haunted History Chronicles: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3cb2tacc; Julia Banim and Josie O'Brien, The Mirror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p85bt9t“The Sea Fury UFO Mystery” source: Marcus Lowth at UFO Insight: https://bit.ly/47DC6lr, and Bill Chalker at UFO Evidence: https://bit.ly/3MXqzUq=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September 26, 2024EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HexhamHeads

Across centuries and continents, documented cases reveal supernatural forces that escalated beyond typical paranormal activity — resulting in physical harm, unexplained deaths, and encounters that defy conventional explanations.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: Many ghost stories are frightening but leave the person encountering them shaken, but no more worse for wear. Perhaps a light touch on the shoulder, the moving of an object, a whisper in the ear, or a cold chill for the more intense cases. But then there are those hauntings that leave the person hysterical… or physically hurt… or even dead. We'll look at some of the most violent ghosts and hauntings of all time. (History's Most Violent Ghosts) *** Dixon, Illinois needed a bridge – Mr. L.E. Truesdell was an expert bridge builder. But people had doubts as to whether what he was being asked to do could be accomplished. The naysayers were ignored – and tragedy arrived, (The Truesdell Bridge Disaster) *** The witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts were horrid… the trials in Europe even more so. Now, imagine being a soldier tried as a witch because you returned with supernatural knowledge imparted to you after you were abducted by extraterrestrials. It sounds like the makings of a terrible novel and an even worse movie… but it's the true story of Major Thomas Weir. (The True Story of the Alien Abduction Witch Trial) *** He's believed to have killed over 50 women inside his soundproof torture trailer – which he called his “toy box.” We'll look at the case of serial killer David Parker Ray. (Evils of the Toybox Killer) *** Our criminal justice system tries to be the most fair in the world – considering the accused “innocent until proven guilty.” And while our system is not perfect, for the most part it does its job well. But because it is not perfect, once in a while a murderer walks… or even worse, an innocent defendant goes to prison. And in some cases, that innocent person is convicted and imprisoned based on one thing – they confessed to the crime that they didn't commit. Why would someone do that? (Why Do Innocent People Confess?) *** Port St. Lucie, Florida is full of disturbing urban legends – some true, many false – as urban legends go. But somehow, most all of these terrifying stories tie back to a single oak tree in a neighborhood park, and Florida's first serial killer. (The Devil Tree Hauntings)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.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:55.371 = Show Open00:04:12.885 = The Devil Tree Hauntings00:15:28.295 = History's Most Violent Ghosts00:36:32.777 = The True Story of the Alien Abduction Witch Trial00:45:55.817 = Evils of the Toybox Killer00:57:04.271 = The Truesdell Bridge Disaster01:07:45.917 = Why Do Innocent People Confess?01:15:48.277 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“History's Most Violent Ghosts” by Robert F. Mason for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3x42y575“The True Story of the Alien Abduction Witch Trial” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdhrv3hu“The Devil Tree Hauntings” posted at MiamiHaunts.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2sp2wakz“Evils of the Toybox Killer” by Jaclyn Anglis for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jep7tnxf“The Truesdell Bridge Disaster” by Kathi Kresol for HauntedRockford.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4c94hvjy“Why Do Innocent People Confess?” by Lea Rose Emery for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bjtvenfv=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 24, 2023EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ViolentHauntings

I apologize for getting this week's “Thriller Thursday” posted on Friday! I thought I had plenty of time to narrate and produce this, but the more I got into it, the more elaborate it became and the time just got away from me. Hopefully it'll be worth your wait! – DarrenLeroy Johnston thought the worst part of his cruise would be the uncomfortable tuxedo on formal night — until a crimson storm hurled their ship into waters where the rules of reality no longer apply.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateComing up in this episode… it's #ThrillerThursday, with a tale by one of my favorite Creepypasta authors, Mark Lynch. It's entitled, “I am stranded on a desert island far from home. Please send help.” In the story, when Leroy Johnston embarks on what should be a routine ocean cruise, he's simply looking forward to a relaxing vacation and reconnecting with an old friend. But after a devastating storm strikes their ship, the passengers and crew find themselves completely cut off from the outside world, drifting in waters that seem to follow none of the familiar rules. As their situation grows increasingly desperate and the veneer of civilization begins to crack, Leroy must confront terrors beyond imagination while fighting to protect the woman he's just met and come to love. We're about to sail into some high seas horrors! 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.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 =PART 1, The Bottle00:01:09.306 = Show Open00:02:43.453 = PART 1, The Bottle (Continues)00:09:11.890 = PART 2, The Storm00:23:09.900 = PART 3, Mutiny00:44:45.114 = PART 4, Infestation01:06:19.602 = PART 5, The Island01:33:23.918 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Original story: https://www.creepypasta.com/i-am-stranded-on-a-desert-island-far-from-home-please-send-help/More stories from Mark Lynch: https://www.creepypasta.com/?s=mark+lynch, https://www.creepypasta.com/?s=woundlickerMark Lynch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089807263116=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 27, 2025EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BloodBeastsBetrayal