MY SHADOW IS A MURDERER: Science Tore Him In Two – One Invisible, One A Shadowy Killer! Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories podcast

4:50:55

When a desperate lawyer vanishes without a trace, his wife begins receiving mysterious checks—signed by her supposedly dead husband. | #RetroRadio EP0433 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Strange Passenger” (April 15, 1976) 00:46:37.019 = Green Hornet, “Numbers Make a Racket” (August 29, 1939) 01:16:01.959 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Elusive Vermeer” (May 16, 1952) ***WD 01:41:24.879 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Keeping His Promise” (January 13, 1980) 02:09:36.769 = The Haunting Hour, “Nocturne” (September 15, 1945) 02:34:47.629 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Bitter Wine” (June 14, 1959) 02:59:08.669 = Murder Is My Hobby, Murder at the Arnold House” (1945-1950) 03:22:57.989 = Sherlock Holmes, “Telltale Pigeon Feathers” (January 21, 1946) 03:51:05.249 = Incredible But True, “Two Men In The Moon” (1950-1951) 03:54:40.570 = Inner Sanctum, “Boomerang” (November 20, 1945) 04:24:46.389 = The Key, “Dear John Letter” (1956) ***WD 04:49:46.146 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. = = = = = "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/WDRR0433…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
THE NORTHWOOD MURDERER: Serial Killer Franklin Evans and the Ghosts of Bussey's Woods 1:23:12

8 hours ago1:23:12

1:23:12

In the summer of 1872, when elderly drifter Franklin Evans arrived at his sister's New Hampshire farmhouse, no one suspected that the shambling vagabond was actually a monster who had been stalking and butchering children across New England for nearly a decade—until his own grand-niece became his final victim and the truth about the unsolved Joyce murders finally came to light. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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)… (Sorry, this information has been lost over time.) SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… The Devil’s Bible: http://www.ancientpages.com/2014/06/15/codex-gigas-devils-bible-ancient-secrets-worlds-largest-book/ Legend of Lucy Keyes: http://paranormalstories.blogspot.com/2009/09/legend-of-lucy-keyes.html Northwood Murderer: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/northwood/ The Ghost On The Road: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/09/27/the-ghost-on-the-road/ Old Hag Experiences: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/09/26/old-hag-experiences/ The Haunted Toy Phone: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/09/22/haunted-toy-phone/ Vodknik, The Czech Evil Water Sprite: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/09/19/vodnik-czech-evil-water-sprite/ | Extracted from the book “The Czech Republic – The Most Haunted Country in the World” http://amzn.to/2yJVdtk Not a Customer: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/09/15/not-a-customer/ | Extracted from the terrifying book – “Kanashibari: True Encounters With the Paranormal In Japan” by Thomas Bauerle http://amzn.to/2wY8CM7 Black Eyed Kids in Louisiana: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/09/14/black-eyed-kids-lousiana/ The Saints Who Could Be In Two Places At Once: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/09/13/saints-two-places/ | From the book “Ghosts of the Living” by G. Michael Vasey http://amzn.to/2wXZQh0 The Black Eyed Car Fatality: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/09/12/black-eyed-car-fatality/ | From the book by G. Michael Vasey “The Chilling, True Terror of the Black-Eyed Kids: A Chilling Compilation” http://amzn.to/2xHq7UA The Quarry In Winter: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/09/11/the-quarry-in-winter/ The Black Eyed Stalker: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/09/06/black-eyed-stalker/ My Mother’s Cat: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/09/04/my-mothers-cat/ | By Thomas Bauerle from the book “Kanashibari: True Encounters With the Paranormal In Japan” http://amzn.to/2wY8CM7 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: September 29, 2017 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/NorthwoodMurderer…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
THE EXORCISM OF GOTTLIEBIN DITTUS: The True Story of A Girl Possessed By Over 1,000 Demons 1:15:43

20 hours ago1:15:43

1:15:43

When the orphaned Dittus family moved into a ramshackle apartment in the German village of Möttlingen, they unleashed a two-year supernatural nightmare that would see young Gottliebin possessed by over 1,000 demons who forced nails and metal objects through her skin while an entire community watched in horror. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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. IN THIS EPISODE: When Soviet troops fired a missile at a mysterious flying saucer hovering over their Siberian training base, the alien survivors unleashed a weapon so devastating it turned 23 soldiers into limestone statues in seconds. Is there evidence to back up the story? *** On the tiny Caribbean island of Antigua, more than 100 people have vanished without a trace in what locals are calling an epidemic of disappearances that has left families desperate for answers and authorities scrambling to explain how so many can simply vanish from a place just 108 square miles in size. *** A brilliant Russian linguist who spoke thirteen languages and taught at university level was secretly living with the mummified corpses of twenty-nine children that he had dug up from cemeteries and turned into dolls — and his own parents never suspected a thing. *** In 1840, a devout young German woman named Gottliebin Dittus became the battleground for over 1,000 demons in what may be the most gruesome and well-documented case of demonic possession ever recorded. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = “My Battle for Gottliebin’s Soul” (Historical Fiction) Lead-In 00:07:17.208 = Show Open 00:09:33.061 = The Exorcism of Gottliebin Dittus 00:36:21.081 = The Doll Maker, Anatoly Moskvin 00:48:46.011 = Antigua: The Island Where People Vanish Without a Trace 01:05:56.480 = Soviet Soldiers Turned To Stone By Aliens 01:14:12.405 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… https://weirddarkness.com/GottliefinDittus Weird Darkness Theme provided by ALIBI Music All other music in this episode is provided by Midnight Syndicate and used with permission. ===== ( Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases. ) = = = = = "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 11, 2025 NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. ( AI Policy ) EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/GottliefinDittus…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
WISHES CAN BE FATAL: Her Innocent Looking Embroidery Is Supernatural And Deadly | Paranormal & Crime 4:48:10

1 day ago4:48:10

4:48:10

A spiteful elderly woman living in a nursing home resorts to the supernatural power of her needlepoint to control — and exact vengeance on — her wicked daughter‑in‑law. | #RetroRadio EP0432 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Wishes Can Be Fatal” (April 13, 1976) 00:45:56.819 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949) 01:15:36.609 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Time Heals” (May 14, 1958) ***WD 01:39:13.229 = Faces In The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD 02:03:05.229 = Dark Fantasy, “Sea Phantom” (February 06, 1942) 02:27:20.039 = Diary of Fate, “Phillip Vale” (June 01, 1948) ***WD (LQ) 02:57:19.899 = BBC Fear on 4, “Austin Friars” (February 05, 1989) 03:27:07.689 = Five After the Hour, “Man Without a Face” (May 23, 1945) 03:51:29.329 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Man In The Back Seat” (late 1940s) 03:56:44.059 = Future Tense, “The Defenders” (May 28, 1974) ***WD 04:23:11.119 = Gang Busters, “Grzelak Constantine” (February 21, 1948) 04:47:01.360 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. = = = = = "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/WDRR0432…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
SWALLOWED BY THE MIST: Strange True Cases of People Who Have Disappeared in Fog, Smoke, and Mist 52:53

1 day ago52:53

52:53

When a strange, unnatural mist rolls in, people and planes don’t just disappear — they’re swallowed whole, leaving behind nothing but questions and chilling silence. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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. IN THIS EPISODE: When driving towards the banks of the Chunky River in Mississippi, it’s best not to ignore the “Stuckey Bridge Closed” sign. In fact, you might want to avoid the bridge altogether if you are the least bit squeamish. (The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Bridge) *** Feelings created by your living area. Can your home truly dictate the way you feel? (Feelings of Pain, Hatred and Anger Caused By My Apartment) *** In the early 1870s the counties of Labette and Montgomery in Kansas were experiencing an alarming number of missing persons. Could a local grocery owner and his family be to blame? (The Bloody Benders) *** The legend of Lavinia Fisher has been told and retold since her execution in Charleston, South Carolina in 1820 and with each telling it has grown more extravagant and further from the truth. (The Legend of Lavinia Fisher) *** Why are so many mysterious vanishings combined with some type of cloud, fog or mist? (Mysterious Mists And Strange Vanishings) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:15.764 = Show Open 00:02:31.538 = Swallowed By The Mist 00:24:34.605 = The Legend of Lavinia Fisher 00:34:18.460 = The Bloody Benders 00:44:35.789 = Feelings of Pain, Hatred and Anger Caused By My Apartment 00:46:40.977 = The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Bridge 00:51:19.318 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Bridge” by Jennifer Jacob: http://ow.ly/oYTk30m2RCG “The Legend of Lavinia Fisher” by Robert Wilhelm: http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2010/10/legend-of-lavinia-fisher.html “The Bloody Benders” by Robert Wilhelm: http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2010/11/bloody-benders.html “Feelings of Pain, Hatred and Anger Caused By My Apartment?”: (link no longer available) “Swallowed By The Mist” by Brent Swancer: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2018/06/mysterious-mists-and-strange-vanishings/ ===== ( Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please 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 02, 2018 NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. ( AI Policy ) EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SwallowedByTheMist…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
THE SELF-SOLVING MURDER OF TERESA SILVA: Inspired By a True Crime Case #MurderNoir 11:22

2 days ago11:22

11:22

The dead don't usually testify at their own murder trials, but in the smoke-stained alleys of Chicago, I learned that some victims refuse to let their killers walk free — even from beyond the grave. Watch the VIDEO VERSION of this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/noir-selfsolvingmurder THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: In 1977, Teresita Basa, a 48-year-old respiratory therapist in Chicago, was found murdered in her burned-out apartment. Months later, police received a bizarre tip from a man claiming his wife, Remy Chua — who had briefly worked with Basa — was channeling messages from Basa’s ghost during trances. According to the spirit, she had been murdered by a coworker named Allan Showery, who then staged the scene and stole her jewelry. Investigators followed the supernatural lead and discovered many details matched real evidence. Showery’s girlfriend even confirmed he had given her Basa’s jewelry. Confronted with mounting proof, Showery confessed to the crime. Despite the strange nature of the case, Teresita Basa became known as “the woman who solved her own murder from beyond the grave. ORIGINAL CASE SOURCES… https://www.ranker.com/list/teresita-basa-case/patrick-thornton Music provided 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: June 10, 2025 NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. ( AI Policy ) CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/noir-selfsolvingmurder…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
TIME AND TIME AGAIN: Would You Stop A War From Happening If It Was Already Part of History? 5:11:01

2 days ago5:11:01

5:11:01

A soldier dying on a battlefield wakes up in his 13-year-old body—with a chance to stop a future war before it begins… in Dimension X! | #RetroRadio EP0431 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Safe Judge” (April 12, 1976) 00:47:39.999 = Box 13 “Much Too Lucky” (May 01, 1949) 01:14:25.259 = The Clock, “Behind The Mask” (June 29, 1947) (LQ) 01:37:04.789 = Sounds of Darkness, “Reardon Virus” (March 17, 1973) ***WD 02:04:24.409 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Nature Study” (November 05, 1971) ***WD 02:33:59.849 = Dimension X, “Time and Time Again” (July 12, 1951) 03:03:42.599 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The Man Who Talked With Death” (December 12, 1944) ***WD 03:16:26.329 = The Creaking Door, “Death On The Road” (December 07, 1964) ***WD 03:45:28.149 = The Eleventh Hour, “Millionaires Double” (1941-1946) 04:11:27.439 = Escape, “Drums of Fore And Aft” (April 18, 1948) 04:41:09.599 = Everyman’s Theater, “The Lonely Heart” (October 04, 1940) ***WD 05:09:51.928 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. = = = = = "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/WDRR0431…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
FAMILY SECRETS: A Ghost Story 1:35:03

2 days ago1:35:03

1:35:03

All stories in this episode are purported to be true aide from the first story, “Family Secrets” which is horror fiction. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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)… (Sorry, this information has been lost over time.) SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… (Sorry, this information has been lost over time.) ===== ( Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please 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 06, 2017 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FamilySecrets…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
PERIPHERAL DEMONS: The Terrifying Truth About Shadow People 1:00:02

2 days ago1:00:02

1:00:02

They lurk in doorways, stand at the foot of your bed, and watch from the corners of your vision — dark, human-shaped figures that millions of people around the world claim to see, but science struggles to explain. Could they be demonic? Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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. IN THIS EPISODE: A college student’s roommate becomes darker and darker after befriending a witch – and then gets marked for death. (Dark Mass) *** If you were to drive from New York to Sacramento, California, it would take you close to 45-hours, non-stop. If you were to fly? That strips off 40 of those hours – it’d only take you about five hours to fly from New York to California. But one person did it even faster than that… almost instantaneously. (The Mysterious Case of the Teleporting Skier) *** A simple case of a man making angry threats at another man who had made a pass at his wife goes to court – and that’s when and where it gets really ugly, murderously so. (Disorder In The Court) *** A man finds out that you don’t necessarily have to believe in ghosts in order to be terrified by them. (The Ghosts of Crosbie Towers) *** Reports are pouring in from all over the world with people claiming to have had an encounter with a Shadow Person. Benign shadows, malevolent shadows, shadows with glowing red eyes, hooded shadows, the infamous Hat Man… what are people seeing? Can it be explained? (The Lurking Shadow People) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:50.923 = Show Open 00:02:06.977 = The Lurking Shadow People 00:24:18.357 = Dark Mass 00:38:03.151 = Disorder In The Court 00:42:45.838 = The Ghosts of Crosbie Towers 00:49:45.478 = The Mysterious Case of the Teleporting Skier 00:58:27.740 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Dark Mass” by Melissa Dietrich: http://www.weirddarkness.com/submit “The Lurking Shadow People” by Jason Offutt: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2012/03/the-lurking-shadow-people/ “The Mysterious Case of the Teleporting Skier” by Brent Swancer: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2018/06/the-mysterious-case-of-the-teleporting-skier/ “Disorder In The Court” by Robert Wilhelm: http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2018/09/disorder-in-court.html “The Ghosts of Crosbie Towers” by Michael McKean: (link no longer available) ===== ( Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases. ) = = = = = "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 05, 2018 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PeripheralDemons…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
FOOL’S GOLD: Is What Lies At The Bottom Worth The Curse That Comes With It? | Paranormal OT Radio 4:54:49

3 days ago4:54:49

4:54:49

A desperate treasure hunter plunges into the depths chasing a sunken fortune—only to discover the real price isn’t gold, but his dark fate. | #RetroRadio EP0430 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Fool’s Gold” (April 09, 1976) 00:45:55.029 = The Whistler, “Death In The Air” (August 13, 1943) 01:15:30.379 = Witch’s Tale, “The Power of Lucifer” (February 22, 1934) ***WD 01:42:21.509 = Word Detective, “Saxophone” (November 04, 1959) ***WD 01:45:18.218 = X Minus One, “A Gun For Dinosaur” (March 07, 1956) 02:13:29.099 = ABC Mystery Time, “Murder In Haste” (1957) ***WD 02:37:23.369 = Strange Adventure, “The Yellow Cat” (1945) ***WD 02:40:39.467 = Appointment With Fear, “Pit And the Pendulum” (September 18, 1943) ***WD 03:07:59.029 = BBC Ghost Story, “Jonas” (early 1980s) 04:35:15.629 = The Black Book (Man In Black), “My Favorite Corpse” (February 24, 1952) ***WD 04:49:53.369 = Beyond The Green Door, “New Hebridos Fisherman” (1966) 04:53:40.451 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. = = = = = "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/WDRR0430…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
“HOW I CAME TO BELIEVE IN THE PARANORMAL” #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF JUNE 08, 2025 1:35:26

3 days ago1:35:26

1:35:26

PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who love strange and macabre stories can listen too! https://weirddarkness.com/listen HOUR ONE: It could be everyone’s ultimate fear. Not death… but being buried before death. Buried alive. It’s not just a trope of horror cinema and novels, it has truly happened on a few occasions – and we’ll hear stories from a few people who were buried alive, but survived to tell the tale. (I Was Buried Alive) *** But first… Reddit users share their own personal tales of how they became believers in ghosts and the paranormal. We’ll begin with those stories. (How I Came To Believe) ========== HOUR TWO: A Weirdo family member relays a terrifying story of what is described as “El Nahual” in Mexico – a shapeshifter, that her dad barely escaped from! (El Nahual In The Avocado Grove) *** John George Haigh took the plunge into murder when he knocked out his old boss and dumped the body into acid – then set out to kill again. (Acid Bath Murderer) *** Only two percent of the population can hear it. A persistent, maddening sound that science has no explanation for, and the hearers have dubbed it, “The Hum”. (The Hum) *** The Tromp family fled their farm in 2016. There is still no explanation as to why, and one police officer calls it “the most bizarre case” he has ever seen. (The Tromp Family Fleeing) *** In Chatham County, North Carolina there is a 40-foot wide circle in the wilderness where absolutely nothing grows. Not only can scientists not explain it, but some believe Satan himself is responsible. (The Devil’s Tramping Ground)========== SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: The circumstances of wrestling coach John du Pont’s bizarre crimes were portrayed in the critically acclaimed true crime drama film, Foxcatcher. Steve Carell was lauded for his performances as John du Pont, and the film was nominated for five Academy Awards. But how true is the film compared to the actual events? (The Real Story Behind The Movie Foxcatcher) ========== SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW: “How I Came To Believe” by Mick Jacobs: http://bit.ly/2KXUZH9 “I Was Buried Alive” by Lisa Waugh: http://bit.ly/2Zf2PEW The Real Story Behind The Movie Foxcatcher” by MacKenzie Stuart: http://bit.ly/31rvNhv “El Nahual In The Avocado Grove” submitted anonymously to https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit “Acid Bath Murderer” by Steven Casale: http://bit.ly/2ZjRJxx “The Hum” by Garret Harkawik: http://bit.ly/2HiiVCP “The Devil’s Tramping Ground” by Zach Seemayer: http://bit.ly/2L0KbGP “The Fleeing of the Tromp Family” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/30kzFRc ==========( 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).…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
THE WITCH VILLAGE OF TRASMOZ: The Covenstead Cursed By The Catholic Church 1:40:06

3 days ago1:40:06

1:40:06

In the remote Spanish village of Trasmoz, a medieval counterfeiting scheme spawned witch rumors so convincing that the Catholic Church cursed the entire town with a papal malediction that remains un-lifted today – after 500 years. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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. IN THIS EPISODE: Charles Willey experienced hundreds of fires on his property in the summer of 1948 – but how did they start? (The Macomb Firestarter) *** Two men interested in the same woman – all three spending a day together. Not a good plan from the start. Add a bit of alcohol and you just may have a powder keg ready to explode. (Rum, Jealously, and Murder) *** Over the course of just two years, Christopher Duntsch operated on 38 patients in the Dallas area, leaving 31 paralyzed or seriously injured and two of them dead. It’s no wonder he was given the morbid nickname of “Dr. Death”. (Doctor Death) *** A child’s game of hide-and-seek turns to terror. (The House At The Front) *** In the Outback of Queensland, Australia, ghostly orbs of light have been frightening people for centuries. What do we know about the mystery of the orbs and what are some of the theories about what they could be? (The Min Min Orbs) *** Are extraterrestrials secretly watching over us and saving us from our own destruction? (Our Alien Protectors) *** When Jeffrey Dampier won the lottery, he thought he finally had it all. Little did he know that someone was about to take everything from him. (No Good Deed Goes Unpunished) *** They found Annie stretched out on the floor with a pistol lying by her hand. There was no sign of a struggle and nothing had been taken; they could only conclude that Annie had taken her own life. But is that really what happened? (The Annie Dorman Mystery) *** When you think of seeing a ghost, you almost automatically envision an ethereal being, in flowing white – like that of a woman in a wedding dress. And that might make sense, seeing as there are a lot of dead brides-to-be floating around America. (Til Death: Ghost Brides of the United States) *** You’ve seen them on the outside of large gothic buildings and massive churches. Their stone faces and menacing presence can be unsettling to some. But what are the purpose of gargoyles? (In The Protection of Gargoyles) *** Were Betty and Barney Hill actually visited and even abducted by aliens in 1961, or was it an outlandish story just to get attention? (The Betty and Barney Hill Abduction) *** The village of Trasmoz in Spain is said to be cursed by witches. Could there be a truth in the lore? (The Cursed Village of Witches) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:08.240 = Show Open 00:02:25.423 = The Cursed Witch Village of Trasmoz 00:10:22.094 = The Betty and Barney Hill Abduction 00:24:03.868 = The Annie Dorman Mystery 00:28:55.800 = No Good Luck Goes Unpunished 00:33:58.894 = Til Death: Ghost Brides of the United States 00:47:45.339 = In The Protection of Gargoyles 00:53:59.332 = Our Alien Protectors 01:04:39.619 = The Macomb Firestarter 01:14:04.448 = The House at the Front 01:19:48.913 = The Min Min Orbs 01:28:36.139 = Rum, Jealousy, and Murder 01:31:42.623 = Doctor Death 01:38:32.386 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Cursed Village of Witches” by Brent Swancer: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2018/06/spains-mysterious-cursed-village-of-witches/ “Til Death: Ghost Brides of the United States”: https://notebookofghosts.com/2018/09/16/til-death-ghost-brides-of-the-us/amp/ “No Good Luck Goes Unpunished” by Wyatt Redd: https://allthatsinteresting.com/jeffrey-dampier (“Were In The Money”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkn0Z2KOK2A ) “The Annie Dorman Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm: http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2018/09/the-annie-dorman-mystery.html “The Betty and Barney Hill Abduction” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: (link no longer valid) “In The Protection of Gargoyles” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: (link no longer valid) “The Macomb Firestarter” by Troy Taylor: https://www.facebook.com/authortt/posts/1831375976959380?__tn__=K-R “The House At The Front” by AakanKSha: https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=25671 “Our Alien Protectors” from Alien-UFO-Sightings.com: (link no longer valid) *** CNN Press Conference: (link no longer valid) *** CNN Interview from “Larry King LIVE”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=273jcsMQu3M “The Min Min Orbs” by Kimberly Lin: https://www.historicmysteries.com/min-min-lights/ “Doctor Death” by Caroline Redmond: https://allthatsinteresting.com/dr-death-christopher-duntsch “Rum, Jealousy, and Murder” by Robert Wilhelm: http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2018/09/rum-jealousy-and-murder.html ===== ( Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases. ) = = = = = "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 10, 2018 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/witchvillage/…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
(BONUS AUDIO) “The Statistomat Pitch” by Chan Davis | Classic Science Fiction Story! 17:47

3 days ago17:47

17:47

In a future where estate planning is controlled by talking machines and smooth-talking salesmen, one pitch meeting takes a sharp turn into corporate sabotage and high-tech deception. Originally published in Infinity Magazine, January 1958 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.…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
THE WENDIGO AND DEVOURING HUNGER: Transforming the Soul from Human to Monster 24:09

3 days ago24:09

24:09

Native American tribes told of a creature born from cannibalism whose endless hunger mirrors the spiritual appetite that devours souls from within. Hear previous #ChurchOfTheUndead messages at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church ! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org . Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen . “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2025. === NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is not an AI voice. ( AI Policy ) EPISODE PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/COTU-WendigoHunger…

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

1
SPIRITUALISM: Mediums, Ectoplasm, and Floating Tables – America’s Forgotten Obsession With The Dead 1:43:19

4 days ago1:43:19