Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails. Click here for the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n6tshvkCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater “A Small Question of Terror” (February 13, 1975)00:55:42.391 = Murder At Midnight, “The Man With The Black Beard” (November 08, 1946)01:23:16.710 = The Black Museum, “The Leather Bag” (ADU) ***WD01:53:28.922 = Mysterious Traveler, “They Who Sleep” (January 06, 1945) ***WD02:21:47.805 = Mystery House, “Malice In Wonderland” (September 09, 1945) ***WD02:48:30.725 = Night Beat, “Number 13” (March 06, 1950)03:20:00.383 = Nightfall, “Love And The Lonely” (July 04, 1980) ***WD03:44:45.494 = Obsession, “The Silver Cord” (ADU) ***WD04:09:21.416 = Origin of Superstition, “Two Walkers” (ADU) ***WD04:24:10.410 = Peril, “Lucky Lady” (ADU) ***WD04:50:14.280 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR20240830

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4zy4tfvyIN THIS EPISODE: When it comes to the religious practice of snake-handling, sometimes God holds back the snake. Sometimes, He sends you to heaven. (Slithering Preacher Killer) *** The idea of waking up each day with no memory of the previous day makes for a humorous scenario in Hollywood – such as the film “50 First Dates”. But the real thing is not nearly as laughable. (The Scary Reality of Anterograde Amnesia) *** If you visit Central Michigan University you’ll see intelligent students, friendly staff, experienced professors, and… if you’re not careful… a few undead alumni. (The Haunts of Central Michigan University) *** Is it possible that the reason Jack The Ripper was never caught, is because he was only visiting London at the time and then returned to his home in Missouri, USA? (Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?) *** They found the first body stuffed inside the church library's closet. Then a second body turned up. It’s the creepy case of Theo Durrant – better known in San Francisco as the Demon of the Belfry. (Demon of the Belfry) *** In 1989 a man anonymously claimed he had worked at Area 51 where alien technology was being reverse-engineered for the Pentagon. It sounded like the crazed thoughts of a madman at the time. But now, thirty years later, it does not seem so absurd. (Bob Lazar, The Pentagon, And UFOs) *** One of our Weirdo family members tells the true story of a young child told not to be sad when her grandfather passes away… before anyone knew he had died. (The Old Woman In The Basement) *** Some very strange things have been taking place in Sedona Arizona – including ghosts, UFOs, and even people supposedly seeing living dinosaurs. (Strangeness at the Bradshaw Ranch)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunts of Central Michigan University” by Samantha Shriber: http://bit.ly/2X02HnF“Ghosts of the Web” by Melyssa Glennie-Puckett: http://bit.ly/2wdBL7U“The Scary Reality of Anterograde Amnesia” from Oddity Central: http://bit.ly/2VDQ009 (GoFundMe:https://www.gofundme.com/vcag4y-a-little-goes-a-long-way)“Slithering Preacher Killer” by Asher Elbein: http://bit.ly/2VKrWca“Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2HG5QUh“Demon of the Belfry” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2JJbsiO“Bob Lazar, The Pentagon, And UFOs” by George Knapp and Matt Adams: http://bit.ly/30IC60u“Strangeness at the Bradshaw Ranch” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2JI4Dhz“The Old Woman In The Basement” by Ashley Delia, submitted to WeirdDarkness.comWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: May 28, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/slitheringpreacherkiller/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92v7k3IN THIS EPISODE: Like an episode of the Twilight Zone, a Qantas flight had to make an emergency landing when a hole appeared seemingly out of nowhere, puncturing in the fuselage and causing the cabin to suddenly lose pressure. Could it truly be possible that gremlins are to blame? (Gremlins On The Attack) *** We’ll also hear from a former member of the Royal Air Force with his own thoughts and research about gremlins. (The Gremlin Question) *** On December 13, 1932, Edna Murray made her escape from the Women’s state penitentiary at Jefferson City, Missouri. The “Kissing Bandit” had escaped again… for the third time. (Escape of the Kissing Bandit) *** A college student reads about how his college is haunted – which might explain the strange goings-on in his dorm room. (Invisible Stalker) *** They worked in great secrecy. Their goal was to create a society without a King and Church. They were the Illuminati… but do they still exist? (Secret Society of the Illuminati) *** Greensboro student Maddie thought her apartment might be haunted when clothes vanished and noises came out of nowhere. The truth was even more terrifying. (Closet Criminal) *** Is it possible that OJ Simpson’s son Jason was the true killer of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown? (O.J. Simpson: A Killer In The Family) *** After murdering his wife and attempting to kill his children, then unsuccessfully trying to kill himself, Henry Rathbone claimed it was all due to a curse he believed he brought onto himself – which began at the death of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. (The Assassination Curse) *** Is a modern-day wolf-man prowling the woods of central England? (Something Sinister at a Cemetery) *** What compelled young priests in training to commit suicide in Room 2 of Ireland’s national seminary? (The Ghost Room of Maynooth) *** An Oxford University professor claims aliens are already breeding with humans on earth – could he be right? (Are Aliens Breeding With Humans?) *** Is it possible that the Early Middle Ages, years 614-911 A.D. never existed? That’s the claim of an extremely controversial theory. (The Phantom Time Hypothesis) *** A man is convinced his Swedish grandmother continues to look in on him, even years after her death. (The Seventh Daughter of the Seventh Daughter)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open00:03:01.744 = The Question of Real Gremlins00:22:33.262 = Escape of the Kissing Bandit00:28:12.517 = Invisible Stalker00:32:40.944 = Secret Society of the Illuminati00:41:04.652 = Closet Criminal00:45:07.141 = O.J. Simpson: A Killer In The Family00:57:52.339 = The Assassination Curse01:06:29.829 = Something Sinister at a Cemetery01:13:45.582 = The Ghost Room of Maynooth01:18:46.531 = Are Aliens Breeding With Humans?01:23:05.829 = The Phantom Time Hypothesis01:28:55.041 = The Seventh Daughter of the Seventh Daughter01:32:26.000 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Ware of the Worlds” episode of Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=war+of+the+worldsAuthor of the gremlin poem used at the beginning of this episode is unknown, provided by the Royal Air Force Squadron 100. http://bit.ly/2LmlEiV“The Gremlin Question” by Hubert Griffith: http://bit.ly/2LmlEiV“Gremlins On The Attack” by Pastor Swope: http://bit.ly/2LnGs9G“Escape of the Kissing Bandit” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2LkGPSk“Invisible Stalker” by Gian Naoco: http://bit.ly/2Lg8Avo“Secret Society of the Illuminati” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2LlbIpY“Closet Criminal” by Marco Margaritoff: http://bit.ly/2LkIabO“O.J. Simpson: A Killer In The Family” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2VBQdVO“Something Sinister at a Cemetery” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2PS3Rif“The Ghost Room of Maynooth” by Charlie Hintz: http://bit.ly/2JlTYIg“Are Aliens Breeding With Humans?” by Jon Rogers: http://bit.ly/2VQbJX0“The Phantom Time Hypothesis” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2DSqfDb“The Assassination Curse” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2VOzUVJ“The Seventh Daughter of the Seventh Daughter” by Roy - posted at Your Ghost Stories: http://bit.ly/2H1s0PiWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: May 07, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/questionofrealgremlins/

IN THIS EPISODE: This is a Fireside Frights episode where all of the stories are sent in by you, the listeners of Weird Darkness. Plus, in these episodes I strip away all of the music, sound effects, and other fancy audio production… it’s just you, me, this campfire, and your stories. Send in your own true stories at https://weirddarkness.com/submit= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: August 30, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wdff32/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails. Click here for the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yzxa7vznCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Journey Into Nowhere” (February 10, 1975)00:57:17.886 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Vampire’s Desire” (1940)01:24:04.864 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Stolen Rembrandts” (ADU) ***WD01:49:50.495 = Incredible But True, “The Lady And The Lake” (ADU)01:54:40.472 = Inner Sanctum, “The Voice On The Wire” (November 29, 1944) ***WD02:25:23.605 = The Key, “Night Prowler” (ADU)02:51:19.001 = Lights Out, “The Signalman” (August 24, 1946)03:22:03.609 = The Line Up, “Eddie Gaynor Framed For Murder” (July 20, 1950) ***WD03:53:11.770 = Mindwebs, “Roller Ball Murder” (ADU) ***WD04:23:12.210 = Molle Mystery Theater, “The Eleventh Juror” (April 03, 1945) ***WD04:48:26.572 = Murder Clinic, “Holloway Flat Tragedy” (August 18, 1942) ***WD05:18:06.498 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR20240829

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5k89p6zxIN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday, so I’m back with another story of fiction!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“I Hunt Down The Government’s Mistakes” by Devon Hoover: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39m68p6wWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: February 14, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/ihuntdown/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8djcwuIN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday when I bring stories of fiction!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open00:04:22.550 = Fertilizer, Part 1 of 200:26:01.469 = Fertilizer, Part 2 of 200:43:15.466 = I’m a Glutton00:56:57.999 = I’ve Always Hated Dolls01:05:44.389 = The Snow Queen’s ChildrenSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Fertilizer” by RehnWriter: https://www.creepypasta.com/fertilizer/“I’ve Always Hated Dolls” by Devin Hoover: https://www.creepypasta.com/ive-always-hated-dolls/“The Snow Queen’s Children” by Louise Latham, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com“I’m a Glutton” by R. A. Brewster: https://www.creepypasta.com/im-a-glutton/Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: February 07, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/fertilizer/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails. Click here for the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2h89r3ecCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Death Is So Trivial” (February 07, 1975)00:55:29.432 = Escape, “A Shipment of Mute Fate” (October 15, 1947)01:20:58.506 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Planet of Geniuses” (April 16, 1958) ***WD01:41:56.308 = Five After the Hour, “New Suit” (August 22, 1945)02:07:45.963 = Future Tense, “Really Heavy Third From The Sun” (May 15, 1974) ***WD02:36:17.722 = Gang Busters, “Earl Joiner” (March 20, 1942) ***WD03:03:45.299 = Harry Lime, “Love Affair” (September 14, 1951)03:29:55.681 = Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “The Late Departure” (August 23, 1980)03:58:11.709 = The Haunting Hour, “Occupation Murder” (ADU) 04:26:55.715 = Have Gun, Will Travel, “Road To Wickenberg” (November 30, 1958)04:51:49.920 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR20240828

IN THIS EPISODE: In 1895 a law-abiding Irish man killed his wife in front of their family and friends because he believed she had been replaced with a supernatural creature. Michael Cleary believed in changelings—and his belief had horrifying results for their small community. It’s a chapter from the book, “Murderous Minds, Volume 4” by Ryan Becker and Kelly Gaines: https://amzn.to/2VCrjFCWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: May 01, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/michaelcleary/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yrumejssIN THIS EPISODE: In 1907, after being out for twenty-four hours, the jury in the Harry Thaw murder case announced that they had been unable to reach a verdict in what had become known as the “crime of the century.” (The Girl In The Red Velvet Swing) *** Beneath the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland the dead reside… and are active.  (The Frightening Edinburgh Vaults of the Dead) *** A young couple experiences what can only be described as being hit by a tornado – except there is no evidence!  (Ghost Tornado) *** A writer begins looking for a story in the disappearance of a man in Silver Plume, Colorado… and ends up disappearing himself. (The Bizarre Disappearance of Keith Reinhard) *** Could what we experience as the supernatural and paranormal, actually be something seeping through from a different plane of existence? (Paranormal Experiences Come From Another Dimension) *** On a November day in 1941, two innocuous ads appeared in “The New Yorker” magazine for a dice game called simply “The Deadly Double.” But what started as innocent advertisements, became an ever-increasing mystery in a time of war. (Mystery of the Deadly Double Dice) *** The story of a family, murdered in southern Illinois was considered too brutal and gruesome to be reported on daytime TV.  (The Chilling, Unsolved Dardeen Family Murders) *** The ghost of a well-known impresario and a host of hauntings mean that Cromer Pier is a magnet for paranormal investigators – those spirits do love to be beside the seaside.  (The Strange Haunting of the Pavilion Theatre on Cromer Pier)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:32.474 = The Frightening Edinburgh Vaults of the Dead00:07:27.152 = The Girl In The Red Velvet Swing (The Deathly Allure of Evelyn Nesbit)00:31:49.463 = Ghost Tornado00:33:41.188 = The Bizarre Disappearance of Keith Reinhard00:44:12.271 = Paranormal Experiences Come From Another Dimension00:48:04.426 = The Mystery of the Deadly Double Dice00:59:44.532 = The Chilling, Unsolved Dardeen Family Murders01:06:14.066 = The Strange Haunting of the Pavilion Theater of Cromer Pier01:12:39.833 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Frightening Edinburgh Vaults of the Dead” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2XStq5r“Ghost Tornado” (link no longer exists)“The Bizarre Disappearance of Keith Reinhard” by Les Hewitt: http://bit.ly/2XTsuOj“Paranormal Experiences Come From Another Dimension” by Matthew Loffhagen: (link no longer available)“Mystery of the Deadly Double Dice” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2XYMEqj“The Chilling, Unsolved Dardeen Family Murders” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2XTWbPg“The Strange Haunting of the Pavilion Theatre on Cromer Pier”: http://bit.ly/2XO3R5w“The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing” by Troy Taylor from the book “Dead Men Do Tell Tales”: https://amzn.to/2JRCzFrWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: April 30, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/evelynnesbit/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails. Click here for the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4pzmvptfCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Sire de Maletroit’s Door” (February 06, 1975)00:54:53.162 = The Clock, “Wilber” (November 03, 1946) ***WD 01:20:18.120 = The Creaking Door, “White Scarf Strangler” (ADU) ***WD01:49:29.031 = Dark Fantasy, “W Is For Werewolf” (February 13, 1942)02:14:57.662 = The Devil And Mr O, “Vacation With Death” (November 26, 1971) ***WD02:44:54.021 = Diary of Fate, “Trina Crowley” (March 09, 1948) ***WD03:15:24.700 = Dimension X, “Destination Moon” (June 24, 1950) **WD03:44:53.403 = Doc Savage, “The Island of Death” (October 21, 1985)04:09:00.561 = The Strange Dr Weird, “Murder Comes Home” (November 28, 1944) ***WD (LowQuality)04:22:47.652 = Eleventh Hour, “Threatening Letter” (ADU) ***WD04:49:14.531 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR20240827

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails. Click here for the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4nbhk6kuIN THIS EPISODE: It's bad enough when you have a scary, eerie experience, but it's even worse when nobody believes you, insisting that you're either lying or just imagining things. Whether you hear voices calling to you at night or come face-to-face with something that's not of this world, it is definitely better when at least one person will back you up, or else you might question your own sanity. (Why Won’t Anyone Believe Me?) *** People have been chasing Bigfoot for more than sixty years.  Yet still, we have no definitive, physical proof of its existence.  Could the explanation be that Bigfoot is visiting us from another dimension?  (Interdimensional Sasquatch) *** Haunt­ed by a shadowy spir­it crea­ture which they say lives in­side their home, a Gas­par­il­lo fam­i­ly is now seek­ing spir­i­tu­al help to re­move their un­want­ed guest.  (Spirt Creature Tortures Family) *** Coyotes are of the dog family and are formidable and deadly hunters. But could they also have the ability to shape-shift?  (Coyotes and the Chupacabra) *** Shortly after the terrorist attack on New York on September 11th, 2001 – another terrorist attack began.  This time it was targeting public figures.  The weapon of choice was anthrax, and the method of delivery was the U.S. Post Office.  (Who Sent the Anthrax Letters?) *** A very strange case involving time travel and power to change timelines was reported in 1977s. The case caused a sensation world-wide. Had Sid Hurwich the creator of the time-altering machine really found a way to alter historical events?  (The Machine That Could Freeze Time) *** In 1888, London was terrorized by the serial murderer of women who called himself Jack the Ripper.  Four years later another Jack came into existence.  This one murdering men – and this time in New York City.  (Jack the Slasher)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open00:02:06.820 = Why Won’t Anyone Believe Me? (Part 1)00:19:57.910 = Why Won’t Anyone Believe Me? (Part 2)00:31:22.654 = Interdimensional Sasquatch00:54:11.195 = Spirit Creature Tortures Family00:59:10.331 = Coyotes and the Chupacabra01:05:43.385 = Who Sent The Anthrax Letters?01:13:22.373 = The Machine That Could Freeze Time01:19:37.842 = Jack The Slasher01:24:16.228 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Why Won’t Anyone Believe Me?” by Michael Choi: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9ep4p9“Spirit Creature Tortures Family” by Radhica De Silva for The Guardian: http://bit.ly/2GdZWI4“Coyotes and the Chupacabra” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2Gd7sTE“Who Sent the Anthrax Letters?” by Shelly Barclay for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2v4Lih9“Interdimensional Sasquatch” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2vepwrz“The Machine That Could Freeze Time” by Cynthia MacKanzie for Message to Eagle: http://bit.ly/2PcnMYS“Jack the Slasher” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder by Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2UgGX4xWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: April 15, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/whywontanyonebelieveme/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/43jfvhe2IN THIS EPISODE: Reddit users share some of the strangest, creepiest, most terrifying phone calls they’ve ever received – many that left the recipient with no explanation as to what just happened. (Voices From The Void) *** A former schoolhouse has accrued a sinister reputation as one of the most haunted, weirdest places in Japan. (Haunted Schoolhouse In Japan) *** The gold rush brought many to North Carolina – men looking to get rich, and rich men looking to get richer. But the greed also brought cruelty to some mine owners… and that cruelty sometimes brought death… and hauntings. (The Skinflint Mine Entity) *** Was a certain female reporter murdered because she knew too much about the death of John F. Kennedy? (The Dorothy Killgallen Murder) *** Something bizarre and terrifying is living below the streets of London – and there are many theories as to what it might be. (Strange Things Below London) *** Elizabeth Bathory was beautiful – and wanted to stay that way. So determined was her desire for a youthful appearance that she would bathe in the blood of young girls, thinking of it as a macabre fountain of youth. But how much truth is there to this story? And are there ghosts today, haunting their residences thanks to the Blood Countess? (Ghosts of the Blood Countess)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open00:02:38.284 = Creepy Phone Calls, Part 100:17:53.664 = Creepy Phone Calls, Part 200:35:41.210 = Ghosts of the Blood Countess00:43:38.422 = The Murder of Dorothy Kilgallen00:57:35.569 = Haunted Schoolhouse In Japan01:07:16.598 = The Skinflint Mine Entity01:12:11.697 = Strange Things Below London01:17:22.217 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Creepy Phone Calls” by Aaron Edwards: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5c8etac5“Ghosts of the Blood Countess” by Amy’s Crypt: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4kxzvh82“Strange Things Below London” by Nick Redfern: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrxznw2w“The Murder of Dorothy Kilgallen” by Jessika M. Thomas: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p96vmwh“The Skinflint Mine Entity”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n7fpjn9“Haunted Schoolhouse In Japan” by Brent Swancer: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrxp56nuWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: January 29, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/voicesfromthevoid/

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Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails. Click here for the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kxuxjrpvCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Death In The Stars” (February 04, 1975)00:56:46.306 = X Minus One, “Dr. Grimshaw’s Sanatorium” (July 14, 1955)01:23:09.000 = The Avenger, “The Crypt of Thoth” (July 20, 1945) ***WD01:53:01.162 = Beyond The Green Door, “Hampton Expedition to Africa” (ADU) ***WD01:57:24.999 = Beyond Midnight, “Don’t Joke In The Morgue” (ADU) ***WD02:27:19.725 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD02:42:52.806 = Black Mass, “Haunted House” (ADU) ***WD02:53:49.662 = Boston Blackie, “Manletter Bank Case” (June 30, 1944) ***WD03:24:43.355 = Box 13, “The Great Torino” (October 24, 1948)03:52:28.891 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Elmer And The Book of Absolute Truth” (1991)04:23:36.965 = Cloak And Dagger, “Recommendation From Rommel” (August 06, 1950)04:54:12.867 = Incredible But True, “Death Of A Monster” (ADU) ***WD04:57:58.266 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR20240826

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails. Click here for the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/638hax9cIN THIS EPISODE: You’ve heard of the gunfight at the O.K Corral – but that was just men vs men. To get really exciting you need true stories of gunfights between men and extraterrestrials! (Alien Gun Fights) * On Ocracoke Island is a small channel of water known as Teach's Hole, named after Edward Teach and where it is said he met his end – and his ghost still lingers. If Edward Teach doesn’t sound familiar to you, it could be that you know him better as Blackbeard. (Blackbeard’s Ghost) * First, I’ll share five stories of real-life horrors, reported by men on the battlefield. Not about the horrors of war, but about the supernatural monsters they found within it. (Horrors In Battle, Monsters In War) *** Moving in with your in-laws is already stressful enough.  Now imagine that their home is haunted! (“My Haunted In-Laws Place”) *** We’ve all heard of haunted houses, haunted hospitals, haunted prisons or jails… but have you ever heard of a haunted submarine sandwich shop? (“We Deliver, We Cater, We Scare”) *** The history, hauntings, and horrors of America’s worst factory fire. (“Death In The Triangle”) *** The horrifying story of Theresa Knorr who, in the 1980s, brutally murdered her two daughters—with the help of her sons. (“The Mother Who Burned Her Daughter Alive”) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Tease and Show Open00:02:13.138 = Horrors In Battle, Monsters In War00:26:02.130 = Alien Gun Fights00:30:37.496 = Blackbeard’s Ghost00:37:44.370 = Death In The Triangle: The History, Hauntings, and Horrors of America’s Worst Factory Fire01:00:33.039 = We Deliver, We Cater01:02:12.392 = My Haunted In-Laws Place01:05:31.694 = The Mother Who Burned Her Daughter Alive01:13:51.395 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Horrors in Battle, Monsters in War”: https://tinyurl.com/y7cqkz49“Alien Gun Fights” by Nick Redfern: https://tinyurl.com/y6tvrvgk“Blackbeard’s Ghost”: https://tinyurl.com/y7m8h4v7“My Haunted In-Laws Place” by Anna Olinick, submitted to WeirdDarkness.com“We Deliver, We Cater, We Scare” by Ian White, submitted to WeirdDarkness.com“Death In The Triangle: The History, Hauntings, and Horrors Of America’s Worst Factory Fire” by Troy Taylor and Rene Cruse from the book “And Hell Followed With It”: https://amzn.to/2I9MB2G“The Mother Who Burned Her Daughter Alive” by Dennis McDougal from his book, “Mother’s Day”: https://amzn.to/2pGHCA4Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: March 18, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/horrorsinbattlemonstersinwar/

HOUR ONE: Love, money, divorce, anger, and murder. One Pennsylvania family had it all and then some in the late 1800’s. (The Butler County Tragedy) *** Count Saint Germain and Jacques Saint Germain, John and Wayne Carter, the Casket Girls of New Orleans. Despite many years between all of their lives, they all still have one grisly thing in common. All were thought to be, and possibly were, real vampires tied to the Big Easy… a place where real blood-suckers continue to live and roam the streets even now in the twenty-first century. (Vampires of New Orleans) *** They have a long history in the United Kingdom, stalking the moors and fog-carpeted streets in the night. But it appears hounds from Hell have also made their way to the Americas. (American Hellhounds)==========HOUR TWO: On a barren field in the U.S. state of Georgia, five granite slabs rise in a star pattern. Each of them weighs over 20 tons and on top of them, there is a capstone. Nobody knows who built it or why they were placed there, but one popular opinion that their purpose is to guide humanity after a predicted post-apocalyptic event that will come in the not so distant future.  (The American Stonehenge) *** When you think "fairies," what comes to mind? You probably picture an adorable and sparkly creature akin to Disney's Tinker Bell, a lovely - and above all, friendly - presence. You may even want to make contact with them. Unfortunately, glittering humanoids with butterfly wings are the stuff of children's books. Retrace faerie folklore, and you'll discover their secret scary origins. (The Dark Side of Fairies) *** In the Summer of 1949, a geologist named Vadim Kolpakov discovered a strange feature on the surface of the earth in the Bodaibo, Irkutsk, region of South-Eastern Siberia.  Encircled by a largely treed area, this anomaly is oval with a conical crater that contains a small ball-like mound in its middle.  The geologic mystery has baffled scientists who are uncertain of what caused this weird formation. (What Caused the Patomskiy Crater) *** Is there any truth behind the enduring legend of the werewolf? 
(Planet Werewolf) *** The Red Pen==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:Big Matt, “Long Road” song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWEvHVz2V6U“American Hellhounds” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/yczhkvde“The Butler County Tragedy” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yyn78amz“Vampires of New Orleans” by Brian Harrison for Exemplore: https://tinyurl.com/ycyy4vjpEpisode containing “The Elves of Iceland”: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=Elves+Iceland“Planet Werewolf” by Lea Rose Emery for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/vcetp96“The Dark Side of Fairies” by Amber Fua for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/rbexptk“The American Stonehenge” by Mihai Andrei for ZME Science: https://tinyurl.com/yaogafuz“What Caused the Patomskiy Crater?” by Lochlan McClelland for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/wu9r5bc“The Red Pen” by Kjirsty Beth for Paranormality Magazine==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2024==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).

THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: In 1908, Sarah Koten, an unmarried immigrant nurse, took justice into her own hands after enduring a horrific crime. Dr. Martin Auspitz, her employer, had raped her, resulting in a pregnancy. When the courts and law enforcement failed to help her, Sarah lured Auspitz to an abandoned house and shot him dead. Her case quickly became a national sensation, with the press initially vilifying her as a hysterical woman. However, public perception shifted after she gave birth to her son in prison, with many viewing her as a victim defending her honor. Sarah's actions were ultimately justified by the courts on the grounds of temporary insanity, leading to her release. Her case inspired other women to retaliate against male aggression, symbolizing a broader fight for women's rights and self-defense during that era. Sarah Koten’s story, however, ended with her disappearance from public life, aided by the Council of Jewish Women, who helped her start anew under a different identity.SOURCES…“It Was My Duty To Kill Him” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckurad3Music provided by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately.)= = = = ="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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: August 25, 2024CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/murdernoir-chloroformandgunsmoke/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails. Click here for the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2pnu39a8CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Death On Skis” (February 03, 1975)00:51:39.519 = True Detective Mystery, “Dream of Richard Lauber” (December 28, 1937)01:19:14.249 = 2000 Plus, “Alone” (November 15, 1950)01:51:18.909 = The Unexpected, “Eavesdropper” (ADU) 02:07:16.579 = Unsolved Mysteries, “The Bridge Whist Expert” (ADU) ***LowQuality02:22:48.909 = Dark Venture, “Elizabeth Is Frightened” (July 22, 1947)02:54:11.849 = The Weird Circle, “William Wilson” (1943) 03:23:19.319 = The Whistler, “Urge to Kill” (October 04, 1942)03:53:50.489 = Strange Wills, “Midnight On The Moor” (July 27, 1946)04:24:52.659 = Witch’s Tale, “Puzzle” (September 07, 1934) 04:50:23.291 = Show Chose(ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR20240825

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/48vb6nz7IN THIS EPISODE: Two sisters rebel against their depressing family life by diving into witchcraft – and soon learn it was not a wise decision. (Leftover Magic) *** In 1827, young Maria Marten slipped into a red barn to meet her secret lover. It was the last time she would be seen alive. (Murder in the Red Barn) *** Madeleine Smith had a rich fiancé, a secret lover, and one heck of a secret hot chocolate recipe. A lethal secret recipe. (The Hot Cocoa Killer) *** Was the 1971 Lloyds Bank safety deposit robbery a covert operation to retrieve compromising photos of Royalty? (The Baker Street Robbery) *** From mouths nailed shut to being buried headfirst in the ground, throughout history the fear of witches has led to extraordinary measures to keep the dead from rising from the grave. (How To Bury a Witch) *** A girl in an almost empty movie theater feels someone, or something, tugging at her shirt. (The Haunted Houston Movie Theater) *** They spoke a strange language, had bright green skin, and were utterly inexplicable. Who were they? (The Green Children of Woolpit) *** A ghostly boy appears outside a restaurant in Nebraska. (The Haunting Little Boy From Nebraska) *** A dark house, a baby sitter, an unexplained noise, and a shadowy figure. Normally the setup of a cliché horror movie – but this time, it was real. (The Hunchback Shadow Man) *** Over the last two decades, there have been frequent reports of a ghostly woman who wanders the halls of Greystone Mansion, leaving traces of lilac perfume in her wake. (The Greystone Mansion Murders) *** Is the White House haunted? The evidence seems to build more and more every year. (Is The White House Haunted?)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Baker Street Robbery”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrycwn7p“How To Bury a Witch”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5eped9zn“Leftover Magic” by Ilsa Beauchamp, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com“Murder In The Red Barn” by Stephanie Almazan: http://ow.ly/CV4K30nAJDp“The Hot Cocoa Killer” by Jennifer Jackson: http://ow.ly/8bHt30nAJSg“The Haunted Houston Movie Theater” by Christi Butler: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fvlv8u7“The Haunting Little Boy From Nebraska” Erin Stone for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1o4zoncc“The Hunchback Shadow Man” by Nelchen for YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1mzdp7ar“The Greystone Mansion Murders” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/18cxj4n7“The Green Children of Woolpit” posted at TheLineUp.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1sjg6jqu“Is The White House Haunted?” posted at Beyond Reality News (website no longer exists)Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Half of the stories in this episode originally aired February 25, 2019 and the other half Feb 20, 2018.CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/hotcocoakiller/