Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

A lonely signalman haunted by ghostly warnings at a desolate railway cutting begins to fear that death is coming — and he may be the next to greet it. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/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. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Signalman” by Charles Dickens: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/signalmancharlesdickens ===== (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: December, 2022 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. EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheSignalman

A skeptical young man who boasts he fears nothing accepts a challenge to spend the night in a castle's infamous haunted chamber, where the true terror isn't what lurks in the shadows — but the darkness itself. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday and this time I’m bringing you a tale from H.G. Wells… a haunted house story entitled, “The Red Room.” It’s a great short story of a man who does not believe in ghosts, planning to stay in a purportedly haunted room overnight in Lorraine Castle. After being warned by three people before entering, he confidently makes his way to the room… and becomes increasingly unnerved as the night progresses. ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Red Room” by H.G. Wells: https://amzn.to/4d2bLQg ===== (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: April 18, 2024 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. EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheRedRoom

A mysterious flying saucer imparts a secret to a lonely woman — and the message is so profound the government interrogates her to get it… but she risks everything to protect the secret. | #RetroRadio EP0454 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, “The Unthinkable” (June 14, 1976) 00:47:01.620 = Eleventh Hour, “Only Too Safe” (1963-1964) 01:11:11.253 = Escape, “The Time Machine” (May 09, 1948) 01:40:49.586 = Everyman’s Theater, “The Women Stayed at Home” (December 20, 1940) 02:05:47.803 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Diamond Mountain of Venus” (June 04, 1958) ***WD 02:26:00.287 = Dark Fantasy, “Delicate Case of Murder” (February 20, 1942) ***WD 02:50:25.036 = Diary of Fate, “Nelson Walker” (June 15, 1948) ***WD 03:18:23.120 = BBC’s Fear on 4, “The Horn” (February 19, 1989) 03:46:57.486 = Five After The Hour, “Man Around the House” (June 13, 1945) 04:11:23.057 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Collectors Item” (late 1940s) 04:16:30.831 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Lick” 04:19:57.902 = Future Tense, “Saucer of Loneliness” (May 30, 1974) ***WD 04:49:18.005 = Gang Busters, “Mound City Safecrackers” (March 13, 1948) ***WD 05:12:08.191 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “History of a Mug” (August 09, 1945) (LQ) 05:41:41.947 = Green Hornet, “A Racket In Restaurants” (September 07, 1939) 06:09:02.510 = The Hall of Fantasy, “Markheim” (April 24, 1947) 06:35:16.611 = BBC’s Haunted – Tales of the Supernatural, “The Emissary” (May 08, 1982) 07:02:24.426 = The Haunting Hour, “Murder Is My Business” (October 06, 1945) 07:27:26.441 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Comanche” (July 05, 1959) 07:50:52.690 = Hermit’s Cave, “Reflected Image” (1940) ***WD 08:16:16.785 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Fishing Trip ends In Murder” (late 1940s) 08:40:05.462 = Sherlock Holmes, “Guileless Gypsy” (February 11, 1946) ***WD 09:08:28.012 = Incredible But True, “The Skull of Bettiscomb” (October 29, 1950) ***WD 09:12:13.489 = Inner Sanctum, “Undead” (December 18, 1945) 09:41:55.003 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music 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/WDRR0454

From a grieving six-year-old who lost his father to the monster who murdered eight innocent nursing students, this is the chilling story of how Richard Speck's traumatic childhood forged one of America's most notorious killers. Read more about the case: https://weirddarkness.com/richard-speck-nurse-murders/ Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate IN THIS EPISODE: When police found eight nursing students brutally murdered in their Chicago home, they launched one of the largest manhunts in American history to catch the tattooed drifter who would become known as one of the nation's most notorious killers. ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:28.995 = Show Open & Disclaimer 00:04:08.107 = Part One: Birth of a Monster 00:18:15.619 = Part Two: Ten Months Too Early 00:39:18.200 = Part Three: The Night of July 13th 00:59:08.298 = Part Four: Five Hours of Horror 01:12:03.915 = Part Five: The End of a Monster 01:21:42.928 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… https://weirddarkness.com/richard-speck-nurse-murders/ ===== (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: July 02, 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. EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RichardSpeck

When four aging guests drink from a mysterious fountain promising youth, their second chance at life reveals they’ve learned nothing from the first. | #RetroRadio EP0453 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, “Free The Beast” (June 10, 1976) 00:46:14.259 = Dark Venture, “Coverup” (February 24, 1947) 01:16:13.453 = The Weird Circle, “Phantom Picture” (1944) 01:43:47.664 = The Whistler, “Blind Alley” (September 24, 1943) 02:13:14.789 = Witch’s Tale, “King Shark God” (August 14, 1935) ***WD 02:38:30.692 = X Minus One, “A Pail of Air” (March 28, 1956) 03:06:45.763 = ABC Mystery Time, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” (1957) ***WD (LQ) 03:30:58.121 = Strange Adventure, “Thin Ice” (1945) ***WD 03:34:17.064 = Appointment With Fear, “The Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945) ***WD 04:00:12.620 = BBC’s Ghost Story, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992) 04:44:29.341 = Beyond The Green Door, “Morton Gale, Vacation in Maine” (1966) ***WD 04:48:02.708 = Box 13, “Death Is No Joke” (May 22, 1949) 05:14:43.583 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment” (1968) ***WD 05:44:12.528 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Highway of Death” (1990-1992) 06:12:36.491 = The Clock, “Gus Fowler” (July 21, 1947) 06:39:26.444 = Confession, “Anna Carlson” (July 19, 1953) 07:09:14.802 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944) ***WD 07:37:25.188 = The Crime Club, “Fear Came First” (March 13, 1947) ***WD 08:07:33.842 = Sounds of Darkness, “Big Track” (August 18, 1970) 08:32:40.923 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Vacation With Death” (November 26, 1971) ***WD 09:01:34.570 = Dimension X, “Universe” (August 02, 1951) 09:31:22.801 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Tiger Cat” (January 02, 1945) 09:42:40.534 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music 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/WDRR0453

They were fathers, bakers, business owners… and cold-blooded killers hiding in plain sight. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate IN THIS EPISODE: By all observable accounts, Herb Baumeister was an admire-able family man, living on a beautiful million-dollar estate and farm with his lovely wife and three children. But they were also sharing that estate with a very dark secret that would eventually be revealed thanks to on of their children accidentally stumbling upon the grave of one of Herb’s numerous murder victims. (The Serial Killer Next Door) *** Behind his quiet demeanor lurked a brutal killer. He was eventually caught, but perhaps not brought to complete justice. Though Robert Hansen admitted to murdering seventeen people, one woman most all are sure he murdered is Beth van Zanten – but he insists she was not one of them. (Robert Hansen, The Alaskan Serial Killer) *** He's confessed to a staggering 93 murders thus far—and the FBI believes all his confessions are credible. (Samuel Little, The Prolific Killer) *** Numerous women met a gruesome end on Robert Pickton's isolated pig farm. He confessed to the killing of 49 – but there could be more. (Pickton The Serial Killing Pig Farmer) ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:25.487 = Show Open 00:03:25.864 = Herb Baumeister 00:19:42.552 = Robert Hansen 00:42:44.926 = Samuel Little 00:50:44.606 = Robert Pickton 00:58:23.001 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Herb Baumeister: The Serial Killer Next Door” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/t6lyqsf “Robert Hansen: The Alaskan Serial Killer” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/rexzkey,https://tinyurl.com/tctkzku “Samuel Little: America’s Most Prolific Killer” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/wq8wasm “Robert Pickton: The Serial Killer Pig Farmer” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/rtu62ze ===== (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: October 07, 2022 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,...

A doomed marriage, a forbidden affair, and a murder on the Seine lead to a chilling descent into madness and guilt when the corpse of a weak husband refuses to stay buried in “The Corpse That Would Not Die” from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0452 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, “The Corpse That Wouldn't Die” (June 07, 1976) 00:46:32.039 = Obsession, “The Hangman” (January 15, 1951) ***WD 01:16:31.161 = Origin of Superstition, “Throwing Salt” (1935) 01:31:19.180 = Mystery Playhouse, “Two Men In a Furnished Room” (September 27, 1946) ***WD 01:55:22.360 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Four Hours to Kill” (May 13, 1949) ***WD 02:24:36.634 = The Price of Fear, “Meeting In Athens” (July 07, 1973) ***WD 02:52:14.437 = Quiet Please, “Not Responsible After 30 Years” (June 14, 1948) 03:21:49.491 = Radio City Playhouse, “Elementals” (February 14, 1949) 03:51:50.350 = Judy and Jane, “Marijuana Plot” (March 25, 1942) ***WD 04:02:30.525 = Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, “Thrifty Nephew” (1930) ***WD 04:03:30.238 = The Saint, “Return of Harry Morgan” (November 12, 1950) ***WD 04:32:08.136 = Sam Spade, “Tears of Night” (July 24, 1949) ***WD 04:59:35.171 = The Sealed Book, “Escape By Death” (April 15, 1945) ***WD 05:30:40.329 = The Shadow, “The Cat That Killed” (December 31, 1939) 05:56:59.120 = Sleep No More, “Passenger To Bali” (April 10, 1957) ***WD 06:24:39.965 = BBC’s Spine Chillers, ‘’A Fare To Remember” (1984) 06:37:40.396 = Strange Wills, “One Shining Night” (July 20, 1946) 07:07:27.227 = Strange, “Captain Robinson” (1955) 07:21:23.424 = Suspense, “Murder Goes For a Swim” (July 20, 1943) 07:51:23.760 = Tales of the Frightened, “Voice From The Grave” (1957) 07:56:22.118 = Theater Five, “Subject Number 428A” (October 02, 1964) 08:17:13.779 = Theater 1030, “The Pedestrian” (1968-1971) ***WD 08:43:08.751 = Two Thousand Plus, “Green Thing” (September 27, 1950) ***WD 09:13:02.526 = Unit 99, “Silk Stocking Bandits” (March 28, 1958) 09:38:49.888 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Writing On The Wall” (1936) ***WD 09:53:31.800 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music 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/WDRR0452

For decades, drivers on a dark San Jose road have reported terrifying encounters with pale figures who emerge from the shadows, armed and screaming, chasing away anyone who dares venture too close to their hidden territory. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate IN THIS EPISODE: If I say the words “headless horseman” it immediately brings up the image of a man on a black steed carrying a pumpkin instead of his head, chasing after Ichabod Crane. Washington Irving did a fantastic job of painting that picture for us. It’s too bad headless horsemen legends are just that… legends. Well, that is, until they are not. (The Headless Horseman of Neuces) *** In 1970, two teenage girls were murdered at Denver's Lumber Baron Inn. Today their killer is still unknown — but some guests say the victims' ghosts still roam the halls. (Murder at the London Baron Inn) *** A man is well-liked and respected in his community… but then he acquires a love for alcohol… his personality changes… his family disappears… and suddenly, his community see him for what he truly is – a Wendigo. (A Wendigo Named Swift Runner) *** Unexplained murder cases are, sadly, a reality. But in most cases you at least know who the victim is, or who the murderer is. In the case of “Princess Doe” however, there is no identity for the victim, the murderer, and there is no reason anyone has found for the brutal crime. (The Unexplained Princess Doe Case) *** With so many television shows, movies, documentaries, and genre artwork, you might think you know just about everything there is to know about the Wild West – but there are a few stories that are so strange, you might think they came right out of the mind of a fiction novelist. (The Wild Weird West) *** Situated alongside Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Hicks Road has become legendary in San Jose, California for all the wrong reasons. If you even mention it in driving directions, you’ll get a “No way, Jose!” response and a request for a different route. Hearing the stories about what makes Hicks Road so creepy might turn you as ghostly white as the supposedly Satan-worshipping albinos rumored to inhabit the area. It’s the legend of Hicks Road. (The Hicks Road Horror) ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:02:35.167 = Show Open 00:05:39.492 = The Hicks Road Horror 00:18:32.235 = The Headless Horseman of Neuces 00:27:10.838 = Murder at the London Baron Inn 00:36:10.434 = A Wendigo Named Swift Runner 00:46:15.329 = The Unexplained Princess Doe Case 00:58:39.981 = The Wild Weird West 01:12:38.572 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Hicks Road Horror” by Laura Allan for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yj89jwv6, and from BackpackerVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98a5rx “Murder at the...

When a corrupt prosecutor sends an innocent man to the gallows, a ghostly blue ribbon becomes the chilling symbol of justice from beyond the grave. | #RetroRadio EP0451 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, “Blue Justice” (June 03, 1976) 00:46:14.801 = The Key, “Extension of Time” (1956) ***WD 01:11:28.682 = Lights Out, “The Signalman” (August 24, 1946) 01:41:04.498 = The LineUp, “The Pointless Pierson Polemic Polarity Case” (September 05, 1951) 02:10:47.682 = Macabre, “Final Resting Place” (November 13, 1961) ***WD (LQ) 02:38:32.366 = A Man Called X, “Quinine Contract Letter” (September 30, 1944) 03:09:08.944 = Philip Marlowe, “Ebony Link” (May 28, 1949) ***WD 03:39:02.729 = The Black Mass, “Judgement” (November 16, 1970) 04:03:21.779 = Beyond Midnight, “Something On His Mind” (May 30, 1969) 04:32:47.411 = MindWebs, “The Star” and “The Gift” (February 11, 1977) 05:00:46.023 = ***Ellery Queen Minute Mysteries, “Stamp Caper” (1966) ***WD 05:01:56.765 = Adventures in the Supernatural, “Mysterious Carriage/Episode Audition” (1932) ***WD 05:26:30.683 = Molle’ Mystery Theater, “Rival Dummy” (November 01, 1946) ***WD 05:56:13.743 = Mr. District Attorney, “Deadly Devotion” (May 17, 1950) 06:21:53.603 = Murder at Midnight, “The Thirteenth Floor” (July 24, 1950) ***WD 06:48:32.640 = The Black Museum, “Bath Tub” (January 15, 1952) 07:12:00.597 = The Mysterious Traveler, “Devil of the Deep Blue Sea” (January 06, 1949) 07:36:27.236 = Mystery House, “Nothing But Proof” (January 27, 1946) ***WD 07:59:19.957 = Night Beat, “Black Cat” (November 03, 1946) 08:29:05.155 = Nightfall, “Gerald” (January 08, 1982) ***WD 08:58:47.761 = Mr. and Mrs. North, “Million Dollar Murder / Red Dress” (September 05, 1950) 09:23:42.536 = Obsession, “Silver Cord’ (December 18, 1950) ***WD 09:46:55.725 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music 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/WDRR0451

NASTY GNOMES, EVIL IMPS, AND TERRIFYING TOMMYKNOCKERS #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF June 29, 2025 ========== HOUR ONE: Did she drown? Did she commit suicide? Despite her death in 1889, we still don’t know how Maggie Hourigan died. (The Mystery of Maggie Hourigan) *** In 1958 Gavin Gibbons wrote a children’s science-fiction novel By Space Ship to the Moon, which featured a UFO landing on Moel Sych in the Berwyn Mountains of North Wales. Sixteen years later, in a surreal case of life imitating art, those very same mountains would again be the focus for a story involving a downed UFO. But this time, some said, the story was for real. (The UFO Case That Refuses to Die) *** What if creatures like gnomes and imps aren’t just real – but also evil? (Nasty Gnomes, Evil Imps and Terrifying Tommyknockers) ========== HOUR TWO: “Jerry Meets A Sasquatch” *** Greer Island, a small patch of land close to where the West Fork of the Trinity River flows into Lake Worth, is heavily shaded by tall oaks, cedar elms and cottonwoods. One of the quietest spots in Fort Worth, the island is home to egrets and owls, perhaps an alligator or two. And maybe, just maybe, the Lake Worth Monster. (The Lake Worth Monster) *** In 2017, Washington State Senator Karen Keiser was quoted as saying, “The incidents continue, they continue, and we have to consider that there is potential cosmic life over the island… it’s a very special place, with a cosmic presence.” What exactly happened on Maurey Island in 1947? (The Maurey Island Incident) *** Whether you’re a true believer or one of those skeptics, stories of spirits haunting the living from the confines of a Ouija board can chill you to the bone, and make you think twice before communicating with entities from another dimension. (True And Disturbing Ouija Board Stories) ========== SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW: BOOK: “UFO Down?” by Andy Roberts: https://amzn.to/2WYffOY BOOK: “By Spaceship To The Moon” by Jack Coggins: https://amzn.to/2UTayDp BOOK: “The Lake Worth Monster of Greer Island” by Sallie Ann Clarke: https://amzn.to/2JuWICg PHOTO: “Lake Worth Monster” photo by Allen Plaster: https://tinyurl.com/v9xsgwa “The Mystery of Maggie Hourigan” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder by Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y4rkkm66 “The UFO Case That Refuses to Die” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/tsxhnvu “Nasty Gnomes, Evil Imps and Terrifying Tommyknockers” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/wk36c2j “The Lake Worth Monster” by Chris Vaughn for NBC 5 in Dallas/Ft. Worth: https://tinyurl.com/vh6ym6b “The Maury Island Incident” by Erik Rowton for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/yx2vvpv5 “True And Disturbing Ouija Board Stories” by Jacob Shelton for “Graveyard Shift”: https://tinyurl.com/yx48q3e6 “Jerry Meets A Sasquatch” from Paranormality Magazine “My Boyfriend’s Doppelganger” from Paranormality Magazine ========== (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) ========== "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© 2025 ========== 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).

In 1979, Scottish forestry worker Robert Taylor encountered a strange metallic craft in Dechmont Woods that physically attacked him — leaving behind torn clothing, mysterious ground markings, and enough evidence to convince police to open the only criminal investigation in UFO history. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate IN THIS EPISODE: Hundreds of years after his death, the tomb of William Longespee was opened and what was found horrified the man who opened it… the skeleton of a black rat was found in the skull of Longespee – but that wasn’t the end of the story! (The Rat In Longespee’s Skull) *** Most people are superstitious to at least a tiny degree – avoiding walking under ladders, not opening umbrellas indoors, or having a tingle down the spine every Friday the 13th. Perhaps you have a favorite or “lucky” shirt to wear on special occasions – or a lucky pair of socks. Maybe you have to dress from left to right instead of the other way around. Superstitions may seem silly, but we seem to live with them everywhere – but your superstitions don’t hold a candle to the ones believed by those in the theater. Thespians on and off the stage have some pretty bizarre concepts about what is lucky and unlucky. (Strange Superstitions of the Stage) *** Viking sagas describe the ritual execution of blood eagle, in which victims were kept alive while their backs were sliced open so that their ribs, lungs, and intestines could be pulled out into the shape of bloody wings. The torture method was so grisly that some historians believe it never truly happened. We can only hope historians are correct, because the thought of someone going through it alive is unbelievably terrifying. (The Blood Eagle Viking Torture) *** Physicist Enrico Fermi famously asked the question "Where are they?" to express his surprise over the absence of any signs for the existence of other intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy. Although many potential resolutions to this so-called “Fermi paradox” have been suggested over the years, there is still no consensus on which one, if any, is correct. We’ll look at some of the theories as to where E.T. might be found. (Where Might E.T. Be Hiding?) *** Only once in the history of law enforcement and ufology has there been a case where a UFO incident turned into an actual criminal investigation. We’ll look at the Dechmont Woods Encounter. (The Criminal Investigation of a UFO Incident) ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:03:10.670 = Show Open 00:06:19.431 = The Criminal Investigation of a UFO Incident 00:26:38.537 = Where Might E.T. Be Hiding? 00:41:00.439 = The Blood Eagle Viking Torture 00:48:25.986 = Strange Superstitions of the Stage 01:06:25.453 = The Rat in Longespee’s Skull 01:18:08.983 = Show...

In a world where fear is manufactured for ratings, one man’s fight for survival becomes all too real — and the cameras never stop rolling. Originally published by Infinity, July 1957

A pregnant woman begins to hear ghostly whispers from within her own body — terrifying cries that seem to come from the unborn child growing inside her. It’s the story, “Dreaming of Thee” from BBC’s Fear on 4!| #RetroRadio EP0450 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, “Ghost Town” (May 31, 1976) ***WD 00:47:40.428 = Escape, “John Jock Todd” (May 02, 1948) 01:17:20.652 = Everyman’s Theater, “Cat Wife” (October 18, 1940) 01:47:17.212 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949) 02:16:53.460 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Trouble With Robots” (May 28, 1958) ***WD 02:36:33.722 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD 03:07:45.297 = Dark Fantasy, “W Is For Werewolf” (February 13, 1942) 03:32:12.439 = Diary of Fate, “Marvin Thomas Entry” (June 08, 1948) ***WD 04:01:30.405 = BBC’s Fear on 4, “Dreaming of Thee” (February 12, 1989) 04:28:28.923 = Five After the Hour, “Song of the River” (June 06, 1945) 04:52:45.245 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Return of Mr. Lawrence” (Late 1940s) 04:57:54.566 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Girl of His Dreams” (1960s) 05:01:39.610 = Future Tense, “Protection” (May 29, 1974) ***WD 05:25:07.993 = Gang Busters, “John Frederick Benson – Dakota Badman” (February 28, 1948) 05:47:55.900 = The Green Hornet, “Ripe For The Taking” (September 05, 1939) 06:17:19.475 = Hall of Fantasy, “Death In The Bayous” (March 06, 1947) 06:47:27.170 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Night In Harem” (June 06, 1952) ***WD 07:12:46.047 = BBC’s Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Judge’s House” (May 01, 1982) 07:40:14.559 = The Haunting Hour, “Southern Star” (September 29, 1945) 08:05:27.416 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Homecoming” (June 28, 1959) 08:25:51.261 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Story Without End” (January 11, 1942) ***WD 08:49:01.280 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Thief And The Paintings” (1949-1951) ***WD 09:12:03.089 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Indiscretion of Mr. Edwards” (February 04, 1946) 09:40:25.396 = Incredible But True, “The Whereabouts of Mr. Wadham” (1950-1951) 09:44:23.228 = Inner Sanctum, “Dark Chamber” (December 11, 1945) 10:08:37.02 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music 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/WDRR0450

When a college professor receives obsessive attention from a colleague possessed by an ancient amulet, he soon discovers her love may be deadly! | #RetroRadio EP0449 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, “Demon Lover” (May 27, 1976) ***WD 00:45:51.870 = Confession, “Martin Everett” (July 12, 1953) 01:15:38.701 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944) ***WD 01:44:48.518 = The Crime Club, “Mr. Smith’s Hat” (January 23, 1947) 02:14:42.266 = Sounds of Darkness, “Showdown For Soldiers” (August 11, 1970) 02:40:05.180 = The Devil and Mr. O, “No Escape” (November 19, 1971) ***WD 03:09:16.658 = Dimension X, “Courtesy” (July 26, 1951) 03:38:44.194 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Stand-In For Death” (December 26, 1944) ***WD 03:50:24.516 = The Creaking Door, “Three Wishes” (1964-1965) ***WD 04:18:03.749 = Eleventh Hour, “Not All Shipshape” (1963) 04:43:07.091 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music 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/WDRR0449

A newlywed couple’s honeymoon drifts into darkness when the ghost of the bride’s first husband refuses to stay buried. | #RetroRadio EP0448 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, “A Mexican Standoff” (May 24, 1976) ***WD 00:45:58.382 = Strange Adventure, “His Last Laugh” (1945) 00:49:24.513 = Adventures By Morse, “It’s Dismal To Die, Part 1” (December 16, 1944) 01:17:21.146 = Adventures By Morse, “It’s Dismal To Die, Part 2” (December 23, 1944) 01:44:37.101 = Adventures By Morse, “It’s Dismal To Die, Part 3” (December 30, 1944) 02:12:05.086 = Appointment With Fear, “Clock Strikes Eight” (May 18, 1944) ***WD 02:41:02.207 = BBC Ghost Story, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992) 03:25:30.972 = Beyond The Green Door, “Eddie Fox-Hobo In Oakdale” (1966) 03:29:34.149 = The Black Book, “The Price of the Head” (February 02, 1952) ***WD 03:44:29.421 = Box 13, “Daytime Nightmare” (May 15, 1949) 04:11:13.231 = CBC Mystery Theater, “A Perfectly Happy Life” (1966-1968) ***WD 04:41:05.595 = The Clock, “The Manicurist” (July 14, 1947) ***WD 05:07:43.237 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music 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/WDRR0448

When a schoolteacher's borrowed BBC computer began displaying mysterious messages from a 16th-century scholar and beings from the year 2109, it sparked one of England's most bewildering paranormal cases. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate IN THIS EPISODE: In Victorian London, a grisly murder case involving Maria and Frederick Manning shocked society and caught the attention of Charles Dickens himself. What began as a love triangle turned into a chilling tale of greed, betrayal, and murder, culminating in a public execution that would challenge the very nature of capital punishment in Great Britain. (The Murderous Mannings) *** In 1720, amidst a perilous pirate attack on the Atlantic, a newborn's cry changed the course of destiny. Ocean-Born Mary, christened by buccaneers and gifted with a bolt of green silk, would grow from a maritime legend into a symbol of courage and resilience in colonial New England, her extraordinary birth weaving a tapestry of fact and fiction that continues to captivate imaginations centuries later. (A Pirate’s Godchild, Ocean-Born Mary) *** On the morning of June 20, 2001, Andrea Yates shocked the nation by drowning her five children, one by one, in the family bathtub. Years of untreated mental illness, compounded by religious fanaticism and postpartum psychosis, culminated in this unimaginable tragedy. Was it the work of a tortured mind, or something darker at play? (Did The Devil Make Her Do It?) *** Deep in the ancient folds of the Appalachian Mountains, where time seems to slow and shadows linger, legends have taken root for millennia. These peaks have become a breeding ground for supernatural tales that blend seamlessly with the landscape. The sheer age and untamed nature of Appalachia have given birth to a rich tapestry of myths, from the Mothman, to ghosts, to the Devil himself. (Modern Mythology and Ancient Appalachia) *** In the heart of Preston, Ladywell Street is infamous for a chilling spectral presence capable of shifting forms—from eerie footsteps to a blood-soaked apparition known as the Bannister Doll. Once a beautiful young woman, Dolly Bannister met a tragic death at the hands of her father, a punishment for a crime she didn’t commit. Now, her restless spirit seeks retribution, haunting the streets and striking fear into anyone who dares to cross her path. (The Haunting of Ladywell Street) *** In 1984, a sleepy English village became the unlikely stage for a mind-bending mystery when a schoolteacher's computer began receiving messages from a man claiming to be from 1546. As past and present collided through a BBC Micro, Ken Webster and his friends found themselves entangled in a web of Tudor English, future prophecies, and inexplicable phenomena that would challenge everything they thought they knew about time and technology. (Ctrl+Alt+1546: The Dodleston Messages Mystery) ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature...

In a future where androids serve without question, one machine develops a chilling desire — to kill the very humans he was built to protect. CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents “The Walking Dead!” | #RetroRadio EP0447 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, “The Walking Dead” (May 20, 1976) ***WD 00:46:51.122 = Tales of the Frightened, “Never Kick a Black Cat” (1963) 00:51:41.848 = Theater Five, “John Hansen Hermit” (October 01, 1964) 01:13:13.796 = 2000 Plus, “Flying Saucers” (August 23, 1950) ***WD 01:42:30.649 = Unit 99, “Attempted Suicide at W Street” (March 21, 1958) 02:08:02.084 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Mystery of the Zombie” (1936) ***WD 02:22:43.494 = Dark Venture, “Hideout” (January 07, 1947) ***WD 02:46:26.862 = The Weird Circle, “Dream Woman” (September 03, 1944) 03:14:00.944 = The Whistler, “Tangled Web” (September 10, 1943) 03:43:34.575 = Witch’s Tale, “Mannequin” (September 11, 1933) 04:09:03.689 = X Minus One, “A Thousand Dollars a Plate” (March 21, 1956) 04:36:40.350 = ABC Mystery Time, “No One Will Ever Know” (1957) 05:00:38.841 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music 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/WDRR0447

In 1971, two boys found a pair of carved stone heads in their garden that unleashed a werewolf-like creature, baffled archaeologists, and vanished without a trace — leaving behind only terror and unanswered questions. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate IN THIS EPISODE: Deep within the ancient limestone caves of Wookey Hole, a legendary witch once cast her dark curse over the nearby village, dooming all love to fail. Centuries later, the echoes of her magic still haunt the caverns, where eerie sounds and ghostly figures continue to baffle and terrify visitors. Is the petrified figure in the Witch’s Kitchen truly the stone remains of the cursed sorceress, or does her spirit linger, waiting for someone to break the spell? (The Witch of Wookey Hole) *** In 1954, off the coast of Australia, a routine flight turned into one of the most compelling UFO encounters in history. When Royal Australian Navy pilot Lieutenant O'Farrell reported two mysterious lights outpacing his Sea Fury aircraft, he couldn't have imagined that his sighting, confirmed by multiple radar operators on the ground, would become a cornerstone case in UFO research for decades to come. (The Sea Fury UFO Mystery) *** "When two boys unearth strange stone heads in their backyard, they unknowingly trigger a series of eerie events, from ghostly encounters to bizarre werewolf sightings. As archaeologists and paranormal investigators examine the Hexham Heads, rumors of ancient curses and supernatural forces grow — but are the objects truly cursed, or is it all just legend?" (The Hexham Heads) ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:30.120 = Show Open 00:03:55.117 = Horror of the Hexam Heads, Part 1 00:15:22.453 = Horror of the Hexam Heads, Part 2 00:30:38.382 = The Witch of Wookey Hole 00:48:25.801 = The Sea Fury UFO Mystery 00:56:35.968 = Show Outro SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Episodes with “The Stone Tape Theory”: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=%22stone+tape+theory%22 Episodes with Sawney Bean stories: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=%22Sawney+Bean%22 BOOK: “Tales of the Hexham Heads” by Paul Screeton (Free PDF): https://bit.ly/47IaQCi “The Horror of the Hexam Heads” source: The Urban Prehistorian: https://bit.ly/3XVGokR, https://bit.ly/3zJOP9v,https://bit.ly/3XGQAMB, https://bit.ly/4gDKHZg “The Witch of Wookey Hole” sources: Lauren Dillon, HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr3u7mjh; Chris Goodchild and Neil Morgan, Haunted History Chronicles: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3cb2tacc; Julia Banim and Josie O’Brien, The Mirror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p85bt9t “The Sea Fury UFO Mystery” source: Marcus Lowth at UFO Insight: https://bit.ly/47DC6lr, and Bill Chalker at UFO Evidence: https://bit.ly/3MXqzUq ===== (Over time...

Across centuries and continents, documented cases reveal supernatural forces that escalated beyond typical paranormal activity — resulting in physical harm, unexplained deaths, and encounters that defy conventional explanations. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate IN THIS EPISODE: Many ghost stories are frightening but leave the person encountering them shaken, but no more worse for wear. Perhaps a light touch on the shoulder, the moving of an object, a whisper in the ear, or a cold chill for the more intense cases. But then there are those hauntings that leave the person hysterical… or physically hurt… or even dead. We’ll look at some of the most violent ghosts and hauntings of all time. (History’s Most Violent Ghosts) *** Dixon, Illinois needed a bridge – Mr. L.E. Truesdell was an expert bridge builder. But people had doubts as to whether what he was being asked to do could be accomplished. The naysayers were ignored – and tragedy arrived, (The Truesdell Bridge Disaster) *** The witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts were horrid… the trials in Europe even more so. Now, imagine being a soldier tried as a witch because you returned with supernatural knowledge imparted to you after you were abducted by extraterrestrials. It sounds like the makings of a terrible novel and an even worse movie… but it’s the true story of Major Thomas Weir. (The True Story of the Alien Abduction Witch Trial) *** He’s believed to have killed over 50 women inside his soundproof torture trailer – which he called his “toy box.” We’ll look at the case of serial killer David Parker Ray. (Evils of the Toybox Killer) *** Our criminal justice system tries to be the most fair in the world – considering the accused “innocent until proven guilty.” And while our system is not perfect, for the most part it does its job well. But because it is not perfect, once in a while a murderer walks… or even worse, an innocent defendant goes to prison. And in some cases, that innocent person is convicted and imprisoned based on one thing – they confessed to the crime that they didn’t commit. Why would someone do that? (Why Do Innocent People Confess?) *** Port St. Lucie, Florida is full of disturbing urban legends – some true, many false – as urban legends go. But somehow, most all of these terrifying stories tie back to a single oak tree in a neighborhood park, and Florida’s first serial killer. (The Devil Tree Hauntings) ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:55.371 = Show Open 00:04:12.885 = The Devil Tree Hauntings 00:15:28.295 = History’s Most Violent Ghosts 00:36:32.777 = The True Story of the Alien Abduction Witch Trial 00:45:55.817 = Evils of the Toybox Killer 00:57:04.271 = The Truesdell Bridge Disaster 01:07:45.917 = Why Do Innocent People...

I apologize for getting this week’s “Thriller Thursday” posted on Friday! I thought I had plenty of time to narrate and produce this, but the more I got into it, the more elaborate it became and the time just got away from me. Hopefully it’ll be worth your wait! – Darren Leroy Johnston thought the worst part of his cruise would be the uncomfortable tuxedo on formal night — until a crimson storm hurled their ship into waters where the rules of reality no longer apply. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Coming up in this episode… it’s #ThrillerThursday, with a tale by one of my favorite Creepypasta authors, Mark Lynch. It’s entitled, “I am stranded on a desert island far from home. Please send help.” In the story, when Leroy Johnston embarks on what should be a routine ocean cruise, he's simply looking forward to a relaxing vacation and reconnecting with an old friend. But after a devastating storm strikes their ship, the passengers and crew find themselves completely cut off from the outside world, drifting in waters that seem to follow none of the familiar rules. As their situation grows increasingly desperate and the veneer of civilization begins to crack, Leroy must confront terrors beyond imagination while fighting to protect the woman he's just met and come to love. We’re about to sail into some high seas horrors! ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 =PART 1, The Bottle 00:01:09.306 = Show Open 00:02:43.453 = PART 1, The Bottle (Continues) 00:09:11.890 = PART 2, The Storm 00:23:09.900 = PART 3, Mutiny 00:44:45.114 = PART 4, Infestation 01:06:19.602 = PART 5, The Island 01:33:23.918 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Original story: https://www.creepypasta.com/i-am-stranded-on-a-desert-island-far-from-home-please-send-help/ More stories from Mark Lynch: https://www.creepypasta.com/?s=mark+lynch, https://www.creepypasta.com/?s=woundlicker Mark Lynch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089807263116 ===== (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: June 27, 2025 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BloodBeastsBetrayal