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IN THIS EPISODE: Imagine witnessing an event so inexplicable that it shakes your very understanding of reality. From violent seizures to speaking in unknown tongues, firsthand accounts of exorcisms paint a chilling picture of supernatural encounters that defy rational explanation. Even as witnesses struggle to reconcile their experiences with scientific reasoning, their stories remind us that some mysteries remain beyond our comprehension. (They Witnessed a Demonic Possession) *** The legend of the mermaid is as vast as the oceans themselves, with each culture adding its own twist to the tale. From guardians of the sea to agents of doom, these mythic beings hold timeless appeal and danger. We’ll explore the fascinating origins and dark fates that surround those who encounter these creatures from the depths. (The Siren’s Call) *** In August 1952, the small Kansas town of Ashley vanished into thin air, taking all 679 residents with it and leaving behind only a massive burning fissure in the earth. In the days leading up to its disappearance, residents reported increasingly terrifying phenomena: a mysterious black hole in the sky, children speaking to their dead relatives, and finally, the return of all the town's deceased in a wall of fire that turned night into day. The last desperate phone call from Ashley told of burning apparitions seeking out the living, before the entire town was swallowed by the earth, leaving behind one of America's most chilling unsolved mysteries… but is there any truth to the story? (The Question of Ashely, KS) *** In the quiet hours of Halloween night 1977, a 19-month-old baby vanished from her crib while her parents slept nearby, launching a desperate search that would end in unimaginable horror. Little Nima Louise Carter's body was found a month later in an abandoned refrigerator, joining a haunting pattern of similar crimes that had terrorized the small town of Lawton, Oklahoma. While the suspected killer would later die in prison for another child's murder, Nima's father would spend decades wrestling with endless "what-ifs" before finally finding peace through forgiveness, though the official case remains unsolved to this day. (Nima’s Last Halloween)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00 .000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open
00:02:08 .024 = Show Intro
00:06:09 .885 = They Witnessed a Demonic Possession
00:33:03 .931 = The Disappearance of Ashley, KS
00:51:13 .488 = The Siren’s Call (Mermaids)
01:14:55 .158 = Nina’s Last Halloween
01:20:58 .260 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“They Witnessed A Demonic Possession” source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yczmdah6
“The Disappearance of Ashley, KS” original creepypasta source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ykp8zphj
“Is Ashley Kansas Real” source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5w3peuks
“Nina’s Last Halloween” source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ux65zzc
“The Siren’s Call” sources: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8mjbpv, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3npet9sa
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Originally aired: November 06, 2024

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