Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

The Phantom of the Opera isn’t just a silent film legend — some say Lon Chaney’s ghost still haunts the very stage where his iconic monster was born. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/PhantomOfTheOpera 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: We’ll look at a brief history of the classic Lon Chaney film, “The Phantom of the Opera” - and how the film itself has a haunting attached to it! (The Real Horror Behind The Phantom Of The Opera) SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Something Happened 63 Years Ago” submitted anonymously to Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/2DdEeDb “The Phantom Of The Opera Is Here” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2KG71nJ ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: November 2018 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PhantomOfTheOpera

He appears in the dark — a shadowy figure with a wide-brimmed hat — and countless people across the world share the same chilling encounter: the Hat Man is watching. Why is he so much more terrifying than other shadow people? Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/HatManAndShadowPeople Get the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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: Is there really such a thing as coincidence? One girl used to think so – but a strange paranormal experience has her now thinking there’s no such thing as happenstance. (More Than a Coincidence) *** Is it possible that the real reason for the USA-Iraq war had nothing to do with weapons of mass destruction, and everything to do with the appropriation of other-worldly alien technology? (Saddam Hussein’s Stargate) *** Weirdo family member Heather Circle brings us a terrifying story that starts, innocently enough, with her child’s missing plastic drinking cup. (A Little Pink Sippy Cup) *** Rebecca Schaeffer was destined to be a star. But before she had the chance to make it in Hollywood, she was murdered by an obsessed fan. (Hollywood’s Sweetheart Killed By a Stalker) *** With the internet’s recent obsession with Black Eyed Kids encounters and “Shadow People” visitations, you might not notice another phenomena that’s quickly becoming part of the paranormal pop-culture consciousness: The Hat Man. Reports of the strange “Hat Man”, a mysterious entity dressed in a long-brimmed hat, continue to pour in from all over the world. Who is the Hat Man? What does he want? Why have so many people around the world been visited by this strange entity? (The Hat Man And Shadow People) *** If you’ve ever seen the film “The Wicker Man”, you are familiar with the ending of the burning giant made of wood and the human sacrifice therein. But is it possible that this terrifying idea was not an invention of novelists and screenwriters – but was a very real practice at one time? Or even today? (The History Behind The Wicker Man) *** The life that serial killer Dennis Rader lived on the outside, hid his dark secret inside, which he was so desperate to reveal that he began dropping breadcrumbs to the media. (The Paper Trail of BTK) *** A graveyard is typically a quiet place, but Graceland Cemetery in Chicago seems to be a bit too quiet – which might have something to do with its resident ghosts. (The Deathly Silence of Graceland Cemetery) *** In 1888, London was terror-struck by the grotesque murders of Jack the Ripper, who was shortly about to claim his next-victim: 47-year-old prostitute Annie Chapman. Her dissection at the hands of the madman was nothing short of gruesome. (The Dissection of Annie Chapman) *** Annie Chapman likely got a good look at her killer. At the time, scientists thought they could user her corpse’s eyeballs to identify the attacker. Is something like that possible? Could the last visual image of someone’s life remain burned into the eye even after death? (The Last Thing a Corpse Sees) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead In 00:00:48.416 = Show Open 00:04:18.611 = Hat Man And Shadow People 00:16:57.721 = More Than a Coincidence 00:21:37.346 = A Little Pink Sippy Cup 00:25:34.161 = Saddam Hussein’s Stargate 00:33:00.675 = Hollywood’s Sweetheart Killed by a Stalker 00:47:28.250 = Dissection of Annie Chapman 00:58:31.078 = The Last Thing a Corpse Sees 01:04:39.727 = History Behind the Wicker Man 01:09:28.044 = The Paper Trail of BTK 01:15:55.830 = Deathly Silence of...

Born into a life of Soviet experimentation, conjoined twins Masha and Dasha became unwilling subjects in cruel scientific tests — but in the end, it was their unbreakable physical bond that sealed both their fates. Get the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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: Conjoined twins might be identical genetically, but their personalities can be drastically different – with different interests, different opinions, different mental conditions… even different gender preferences when it comes to romance. The odd story of real-life conjoined twins, Masha and Dasha. (Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body) *** Weirdo family member Alexis Bishop hears a creepy voice in the dark. (Cover Your Feet) *** As parents, you want to empower your children. You want to teach them independence, and a good way to start is letting them walk to school, without a parent or chaperone. But what happens when it all backfires, and your child never makes it to school? (Austin Sigg and the Murder of Jessica Ridgeway) *** One of the common themes in Yowie reports – and many Bigfoot reports – is that they like to throw stones. A lot. (Did A Yowie Throw That Stone) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:06.338 = Show Open 00:02:53.822 = Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body 00:11:45.660 = Cover Your Feet 00:15:08.126 = Austin Sigg And The Murder of Jessica Ridgeway 00:29:35.472 = Did A Yowie Throw That Stone? 00:39:27.696 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body” by Jodi Smith for Ranker: http://bit.ly/2N0y4KV “Austin Sigg and the Murder of Jessica Ridgeway” from The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/2JaeWsC “Cover Your Feet” by Weirdo family member Alexis Bishop “Did A Yowie Throw That Stone?” by Paul Cropper for The Fortean: http://bit.ly/33Ra8jX ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: July 2020 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MashaAndDasha TAGS: Masha and Dasha, Soviet twins experiments, Pyotr Anokhin, conjoined twins history, Soviet medical experiments, human experimentation, Soviet science ethics, medical horror stories, dark history of medicine, psychological abuse, twin studies, Soviet Union dark secrets, unethical scientific research, conjoined twins tragedy, real-life horror, medical ethics violations, Soviet medical history, tragic twin stories, Masha and Dasha life story, disturbing scientific experiments

When ten-year-old Lucy gets locked inside the Grove City Library after dark, she discovers she’s not as alone as she thought — and something with glowing red eyes is waiting in the shadows. Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = https://weirddarkness.com/MT-CreegerCreeper Weird Darkness©, 2025 Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025 #scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors

In the rain-drenched shadows of a small town, a jaded private eye digs into a decades-old family massacre — but what he uncovers inside the Nightingale house is darker, older, and far more restless than murder. Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/9Ey5MjgfI3I THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: “No One Heard a Thing – The Simon Peter Nelson Murders” by Stuart R. Wahlin, posted to Medium.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4key7czw = = = = = "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: May 03, 2025 CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MurderNoir-ChestnutLane TAGS: haunted house, film noir, murder mystery, ghost story, supernatural thriller, private detective, true crime fiction, paranormal investigation, cursed house, horror noir, dark secrets, creepy old house, vintage detective story, supernatural horror, eerie thriller, gothic suspense, haunted crime scene, chilling murder mystery

The house on Camp Avenue is now for sale again – but they say it still holds the screams of six murdered children — and their father’s shadow still lingers, reliving the nightmare again and again. 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: The ax murders in Villisca, Iowa. The Defeo murders made famous by the Amityville Horror. Two crime scenes where no one heard a thing. The same thing happened in the charming little town of Churchill’s Grove… a story not so famous, but just as disturbing. And I bring it to you tonight, because the house itself is now for sale – bringing a whole new buzz among neighbors and residents of Rockford, Illinois. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “No One Heard a Thing – The Simon Peter Nelson Murders” by Stuart R. Wahlin, posted to Medium.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4key7czw ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: May 02, 2025 (re-recorded to update the story) EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/churchillsgrove TAGS: Camp Avenue murders, Rockford Illinois true crime, Churchill’s Grove haunted house, Simon Peter Nelson murders, haunted house for sale, family annihilator story, true crime Illinois, unsolved murders Rockford, haunted real estate, mass murder case, haunted houses Illinois, paranormal activity Rockford, creepy house for sale, infamous true crime houses, child murders Rockford, haunted crime scenes, true crime haunted homes, Camp Avenue killings, ghost stories Illinois, true crime podcast material

When your own hand turns against you, there’s nowhere to run — because the killer is already attached. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/AlienHandSyndrome Get the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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: Imagine losing control of one of your hands – and that hand tries to kill you. It’s not the premise of a B-horror movie, it’s a very real condition that is just as frightening as it sounds. (Alien Hand Syndrome) *** Thanks to the film Fire In The Sky, it is one of the most famous alien abduction cases in history. But what exactly happened to Travis Walton – and is the story believable? (The Abduction of Travis Walton) *** One of the most famous and well-documented cases of poltergeist activity has a funny name, Humpty Doo. The name is an Australian slang term meaning ‘everything topsy-turvy, or turned upside down’ – a perfect description of what poltergeists do. (The Humpty Doo Poltergeist) *** A Weirdo family member used to think he was just seeing things – until he began listening to Weird Darkness and realized he might be surrounded by very real dark entities. (I See Shadow People) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:00.422 = Show Open 00:02:59.286 = Alien Hand Syndrome 00:11:28.185 = The Travis Walton Abduction 00:32:52.089 = I See Shadow People 00:39:08.787 = The Humpty Doo Poltergeist 00:58:53.410 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Alien Hand Syndrome” by Trilby Beresford for Graveyard Shift: http://bit.ly/2MRiT6N “The Abduction of Travis Walton” from The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/2W1sex6 “Humpty Doo Poltergeist” by Paul Cropper & Tony Healey for Strange Nation Australia: http://bit.ly/31nB60Y “I See Shadow People” by Weirdo family member Jack Williams for Weird Darkness. ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: Unknown EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AlienHandSyndrome TAGS: alien hand syndrome, creepy medical conditions, rare neurological disorders, involuntary hand movement, strange brain disorders, medical mysteries, bizarre diseases, horror-like syndromes, self-attacking hand, alien hand stories, weird medical facts, unexplained syndromes, scary true medical cases, brain surgery side effects, horror medical tales, creepy medical phenomena, neurological horror, alien hand attacks, body turning against you, terrifying medical conditions

A quiet housewife vanishes without a trace, leaving behind a blood-soaked kitchen and a town haunted by the question: where did she go? | Inspired by a true crime case (see below). Watch the video version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/MurderNoir-CyprusGhost THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: In October 1961, Joan Risch of Lincoln, Massachusetts, mysteriously vanished from her home, leaving behind a blood-smeared kitchen, an overturned table, and her young children alone. Despite police and FBI investigations, searches, and public rewards, no trace of Joan was ever found. Theories ranged from abduction, murder, or self-inflicted disappearance — especially since Joan had recently borrowed books on missing-person cases — but to this day, her fate remains an unsolved mystery. SOURCES… Gary Sweeney from The-Line-Up.com: https://the-line-up.com/joan-risch 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: May 01, 2025 CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MurderNoir-CyprusGhost TAGS: film noir mystery, disappearance, unsolved crime, bloody crime scene, missing housewife, private investigator case, 1950s noir story, trench coat mystery, phantom, gray ghost legend, bloody clues, noir detective story, haunting mystery, small town secrets, film noir narration, eerie unsolved case, woman vanished, bloodstained kitchen, mysterious disappearance, cold case file, noir suspense story, haunted by the past, crime thriller narration, shadowy investigation, gothic mystery atmosphere

A young man checks into a cozy bed-and-breakfast, unaware that something quietly sinister waits to welcome him to his stay. Get the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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: The Landlady" is a short horror story by Roald Dahl. It initially appeared in The New Yorker, on November 28, 1959. Dahl once said that he had always wanted to write a ghost story but never had been quite been able to do so. The closest he came, in his opinion, was the story I’m about to share with you… “The Landlady.” But after reading through his own story afterward, he doesn’t think he really succeeded with his effort. Nonetheless, the tale won "Best Short Story Mystery" at the 1960 Edgar Awards. So for this Thriller Thursday episode, I bring you “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Intro, About The Story 00:01:27.002 = “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl 00:21:50.696 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p83h6nr ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: June 03, 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheLandlady The Landlady, Roald Dahl, The Landlady summary, Roald Dahl horror, classic short stories, British short stories, Edgar Award winner, thriller fiction, Weird Darkness podcast, suspense stories, creepy boarding house, horror literature, taxidermy horror, unsettling fiction, psychological thriller, mysterious landlady, eerie stories, spooky tales, dark fiction, classic mystery stories

In a future where walking alone is a crime, one man’s quiet nighttime stroll leads him straight into the cold grip of a soulless, mechanical authority. Hear Ray Bradbury’s “Pedestrian” in this marathon’s episode of Theater 10:30! | #RetroRadio EP0397 Get the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and for Commercial Version Only)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “You Owe Me Death” (February 11, 1976) ***WD 00:47:51.709 = Theater 10:30, “The Pedestrian” (1968-1971) 01:14:17.619 = The Unexpected, “Heat Wave” (1948) ***WD 01:28:04.669 = Unit 99, “Boy Pulled From Car By Officers” (February 07, 1958) 01:52:13.409 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Rue Morgue Mystery” (June 17, 1942) ***WD 02:09:20.249 = Dark Venture, “Eclipse” (August 07, 1945) 02:39:50.899 = The Weird Circle, “Rope of Hair” (December 10, 1944) 03:10:07.529 = The Whistler, “House of Fear” (June 19, 1943) 03:40:39.329 = The Witch’s Tale, “Suicide” (January 22, 1937) 04:05:01.929 = X Minus One, “Cave of Night” (February 01, 1956) 04:34:29.149 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death By Proxy” (June 07, 1956) 04:58:32.159 = 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 = = = = = "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/WDRR0397

Behind a calm smile and towering frame, Edmund Kemper slaughtered co-eds, defiled their corpses, and ultimately turned his rage on the woman who made him — his own mother. #WeirdDarkness #Darkives Get the Darkness Syndicate version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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: “I just wanted to see what it felt like to kill Grandma.” “When I see a pretty girl walking down the street, I think two things. One part wants to be real nice and sweet, and the other part wonders what her head would look like on a stick.” “If I killed them, you know, they couldn’t reject me as a man. It was more or less making a doll out of a human being… and carrying out my fantasies with a doll, a living human doll.” “With a girl, there’s a lot left in the girls body without a head. Of course, the personality is gone.” These are just some of the actual phrases serial killer Edmund Kemper III used to describe his joy in mutilating women. (Kemper) *** Was Zigmund Adamski really the victim of murderous extraterrestrial visitors? If so, why would they choose to kill a human and leave his body for all the world to see? (The Zigmund Adamski Extraterrestrial Incident) *** A Weirdo family member shares her hair-raising incident with an invisible phantom’s hand. (Hair Raising Experience) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:44.116 = Show Open 00:02:38.445 = Serial Killer Edmund Kemper, The Co-Ed Killer 00:30:03.363 = The Zigmund Adamski Extraterrestrial Incident 00:34:26.937 = Hair Raising Experience 00:38:36.802 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Kemper” from The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/2qfY9ht “The Zigmund Adamski Extraterrestrial Incident” from Real Paranormal Experiences: http://bit.ly/31gwgCL “Hair Raising Experience” submitted anonymously by a Weirdo family member ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: (Unknown) EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/EdmundKemper TAGS: Edmund Kemper, Ed Kemper, Co-Ed Killer, serial killer, true crime podcast, true crime story, murder confession, serial killer psychology, mother killer, cannibal serial killer, Santa Cruz murders, serial killer interviews, Edmund Kemper biography, Edmund Kemper podcast, serial killers California, FBI profiling, criminally insane, true crime cases, infamous serial killers, dark true crime, real life horror, Edmund Kemper crimes, Edmund Kemper victims, Edmund Kemper parole, Edmund Kemper confession, serial killer documentaries

Many celebrate April 30 as “Halfway to Halloween,” but Walpurgis Night is more than just spooky fun — it’s a night when witches rise, saints blur into goddesses, and ancient fires still burn. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/WalpurgisNight Get the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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: “Walpurgis Night was when, according to the belief of millions of people, the devil was abroad—when the graves were opened and the dead came forth and walked. When all evil things of earth and air and water held revel.” – Bram Stoker, from “Dracula’s Guest”. Walpurgis Night is something most English-speaking listeners won’t know about – but it’s being celebrated at this precise moment. While others are currently celebrating “Halfway to Halloween” or “Half-o-ween” for short… in Germany, they’re celebrating a second Halloween which they call Walpurgisnacht – or “Walpurgis Night.” Plus, later in the show I’ll share a story that was intended specifically to be read on Walpurgis Night – it’s called “The Black Bargain” from PJ Hodge! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:37.995 = Happy Walpurgisnacht, Everyone 00:34:34.458 = The Black Bargain (a Fictional Story To Be Told on Walpurgis Night) 00:48:10.168 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Happy Walpurgisnacht, Everyone!” by Todd at GothicHorrorStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a8svp23c “The Black Bargain” by PJ Hodge, posted at FreakyFolkTales.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j49bd4 ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: April 30, 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/WalpurgisNight TAGS: Walpurgis Night, Walpurgisnacht, Hexennacht, Halfway to Halloween, pagan holidays, witchcraft history, Beltane, spring festivals, Saint Walburga, Brocken Mountain, German folklore, witches Sabbath, European paganism, Celtic traditions, May Day, Beltane vs Walpurgis, Valborg Sweden, Vappu Finland, Volbriöö Estonia, burning of the witches, Walpurgis bonfires, supernatural festivals, ancient rituals, spooky folklore, Weird Darkness, pagan saints, fertility festivals, Gothic folklore, Blocksberg witches, eerie European traditions, Walpurgis legends

They know what you saw… and they’ll make sure you never talk about it. Who or what are the Men In Black? Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/MalevolentMIB Get the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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: The mysterious Men in Black have been around long before Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones put on the black suits and sunglasses. The encounters with these strange men have been taking place for decades. Sometimes unnerving, often bizarre, and almost always chilling for those they approach. (The Sinister Men In Black) *** Legend has it that a four-legged fiend with glowing eyes and a blood-curdling howl stalks the area of Devon, England. The mystery creature was seen only yards away from a party of schoolchildren, the animal has a thick, shaggy coat, rounded ears and large front limbs which would be powerful enough to tear human flesh. Is it man’s best friend – or a hell hound? (Phantom Hound) *** Life presents people with all sorts of unexplained phenomena. One of the strangest is places disappearing. It might happen on a hiking trail, or in the forest, or alongside gravel roads in rural counties… but then some happen in the most surprising of places – for example, in the center of New York City. (Places That No Longer Exist) *** Weirdo family member Chris Francis has a dark story to tell – literally dark. As in black-hole dark. (Black Hole In The Basement) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:02:00.566 = Show Open 00:04:08.719 = The Sinister Men In Black 00:21:52.911 = Places That No Longer Exist 00:56:54.909 = Phantom Hound 01:03:53.483 = Black Hole Basement 01:14:59.448 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Sinister Men in Black” by Erik at Paranormal Scholar: http://bit.ly/2Vgdzxp “Phantom Hound” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2OnKvTf “Places That No Longer Exist” by Donn Saylor for Graveyard Shift: http://bit.ly/333CG9u “Black Hole Basement” by Weirdo family member Chris Francis ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: July, 2018 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MalevolentMIB TAGS: Men in Black, MIB, UFO sightings, alien cover up, government conspiracy, extraterrestrial encounters, shadowy figures, black suits, UFO investigations, alien abduction, unidentified flying objects, UFO threats, mysterious men, Wytheville UFO, Danny Gordon, Maury Island incident, Rendlesham Forest, Ronald Reagan UFO, secret government agents, creepy encounters, UFO intimidation, real men in black, black hat agents, UFO silencing, paranormal investigation, weird darkness, creepy stories, conspiracy theories, unexplained phenomena

You go to bed like any other night… but by morning, someone is dead — was it a dream, or did you kill while still deep in sleep? Get the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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: At least 68 cases of sleepwalking murder have reached a courtroom, giving a jury the unenviable task of deciding whether a murder committed while asleep means criminal responsibility for the unfortunate sleepwalker. (Homicidal Sleepwalking) *** A man begins to see and experience strange things around the house as he cares for his elderly grandmother. (The Other Company) *** What does uncontrollable laughing, the Chupacabra, rampant crime, witch burnings, and dancing to exhaustion all have in common? They are all examples of what experts call “mass hysteria”. (Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria) *** Weirdo family member and U.S. veteran Joe Akins shares a personal experience with the paranormal and extraterrestrial! (UFO's & Demonic Shadow Figures) *** Another Weird Darkness fan, Mathew R., sent us a short story about what happened to him while visiting the Watseka Wonder House (The Watseka Wonder) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:38.261 = Show Open00:02:29.182 = Homicidal Sleepwalking00:19:04.509 = The Other Company00:25:15.401 = Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria00:37:24.799 = UFOs and Demonic Shadow Figures00:40:32.570 = The Watseka Wonder 00:44:27.202 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Homicidal Sleepwalking” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: http://bit.ly/2nhu93j “The Other Company” by Marc Eulo Boni for Ghost Attic: http://bit.ly/2lN5UcS “Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2lIJ8mp “UFO's & Demonic Shadow Figures” by Joe Akins for Weird Darkness “The Watseka Wonder” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings: http://bit.ly/2nOK1dE, with a short paragraph at the end from Weirdo family member Mathew R. ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: August 22, 2018 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HomicidalSleepwalking TAGS: homicidal sleepwalking, sleepwalking murder, murder while asleep, sleep disorders, sleep crime, parasomnia, automatism defense, sleepwalking trial, true crime, bizarre murders, unexplained murder cases, sleepwalking defense, sleep violence, Matthew Phelps case, Kenneth Parks sleepwalker, Jules Lowe case, sleep disorder crime, sleepwalking legal defense, true crime podcast, Weird Darkness

A young couple inherits a remote estate on Dead Lake – only to discover a deranged scientist and his monstrous creation lurking beneath the water’s surface. Hear the tale in this marathon’s first story! | #RetroRadio EP0396 Get the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and For Commercial Version Only)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Horror of Dead Lake” (February 09, 1976) ***WD (LQ) 00:47:05.969 = Sam Spade, “The Bouncing Betty Caper” (December 12, 1948) 01:13:30.719 = The Sealed Book, “Beware of Tomorrow” (July 29, 1945) ***WD 01:43:11.969 = The Shadow, “Phantom Fingerprints” (October 29, 1939) 02:09:31.869 = Sleep No More, “Jilting of Granny Weatherall” (January 30, 1957) ***WD 02:39:06.179 = BBC Spinechillers, “Boonies” (1984) 03:06:04.119 = Stay Tuned for Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (1945) ***WD 03:20:03.719 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD 03:35:28.579 = Strange Wills, “Audition And Sales Presentation” (January 15, 1946) 04:06:43.799 = Suspense, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (May 25, 1943) 04:37:57.999 = Tales of the Frightened, “Dr. Harvey Cushing” (1957) 04:42:31.235 = Tales From The Tomb, “Comfort Lies In The Dark” (1960s) 04:46:54.675 = Theater Five, “We Are All Alone” (September 23, 1964) ***WD 05:06:26.679 = 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 = = = = = "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/WDRR0396 TAGS: old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

In the darkest jungles of Colombia, a vengeful one-legged spirit lures the unfaithful into darkness — and none who hear her cries ever return. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/LaPatasola Get the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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: You might think you’d be able to outrun a vampire that only had one leg – but you’d be mistaken if you come across Columbia’s hateful La Patasola. (One-Legged Female Vampire) *** Eight women were mysteriously murdered in Jennings, Louisiana from 2005-2009 and as the investigation progressed, the small town's dark secrets began to unravel. (The Jeff Davis 8) *** In 1924, five prospectors abandoned their site in a panic after what they described as a horrible, terrifying night-long battle against some strange, violent Sasquatch-like creatures, barely making it out alive. (The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon) *** When Father Rocco Facchini was given his first parish as a young priest in Chicago, he was excited and anxious to spread the gospel to anyone who would listen in the Windy City. Unfortunately, the church he was sent to was haunted – and that was only the beginning of his tragic story. (Muldoon) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:06.145 = Show Open 00:30:00.781 = The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon 00:17:39.098 = The One-Legged Female Vampire 00:22:00.268 = The Jeff Davis 8 00:31:40.883 = Muldoon 00:38:42.763 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “One-Legged Female Vampire” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2lsgq9b “The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon” by Garth Haslam for Anomaly Info: http://bit.ly/2ljOKU3 “The Jeff Davis 8” by Tim Ott for Biography.com: http://bit.ly/2mSE9Q7 BOOK: “Murder in the Bayou – Who Killed The Women Known As The Jeff Davis 8” by Ethan Brown: https://amzn.to/3DcD6yE “Muldoon” from Chicago Hauntings: (link no longer available) ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: July 2020 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LaPatasola TAGS: La Patasola, Colombian folklore, haunted forests, jungle monsters, vampire legends, one-legged ghost, Latin American mythology, supernatural creatures, terrifying folklore, creepy legends, Patasola myth, paranormal Colombia, shapeshifting spirits, horror stories, urban legends, jungle vampire, ghostly revenge, dark folklore, haunted jungles, folklore monsters

Would you live with a ghost if it meant getting a mansion at half the price? From cursed Victorians to infamous crime scenes, these haunted houses come with history, mystery… and maybe a few unexpected roommates. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/HomeSweetHauntedHome Get the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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: Are you brave enough to live in a haunted house? If so, and you’re ready to make a move, you might find a good deal in one of the homes I’m about to tell you about. (They Sold Their Haunted Houses) *** The Nazca Lines of Peru span for miles and are visible only from the sky. These mysterious designs have sparked theories ranging from astronomical markers to extraterrestrial landing strips, challenging our understanding of ancient civilizations. We’ll look at the mystery behind them – and consider a few theories for their existence. (Mystery of the Nazca Lines) *** Armin Meiwes placed a personal ad for a volunteer. He was looking for someone to give themselves over to him… to eat. It’s one of the most infamous cases of modern cannibalism. (The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad) *** On May 28, 1903, Dr. Francis J. Tumblety, a man with a deep-seated hatred for women and surgical skills, died in St. Louis. Intriguingly, Tumblety was in London during the gruesome Jack the Ripper murders in 1888, sparking speculation that he might be the infamous slasher. (Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?) *** Imagine a duel between two women. One a princess, the other a countess. Now picture them dueling topless. It really happened… and the reason for the duel? A disagreement over flower arrangements. (The Topless Duel Between Two Ladies) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:28.929 = Show Open 00:3:48.289 = They Sold Their Haunted Houses 00:24:27.614 = The Mystery of the Nazca Lines 00:33:55.877 = Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis? 00:47:46.731 = The Topless Duel Between Ladies 01:00:59.421 = The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad 01:05:53.928 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “They Sold Their Haunted Houses” source: Sonja Ska, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ezeefr9 “The Mystery of the Nazca Lines” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9dumsu “The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad” source: The Scare Chamber, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vy977m8 “Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yyj892ws “The Topless Duel Between Ladies” source: Genevieve Carlton, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdcs6zuk ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: June 12, 2024 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HomeSweetHauntedHome TAGS: haunted houses, haunted homes for sale, real haunted houses, haunted real...

When a meek man impulsively buys a horse at auction, he discovers it can talk — and it just might be his ticket to fortune… if he can stay out of trouble! Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0395 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Straight From The Horse’s Mouth” (February 06, 1976) ***WD 00:47:56.789 = Obsession, “Paranoia Death House Express” (1950-1952) 01:13:15.159 = Origin of Superstition, “Breaking the Wishbone” (1935) 01:28:13.129 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse” (September 18, 1951) 01:59:01.109 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Saga of Ruffy Rux” (November 27, 1947) (LQ) 02:28:45.579 = Quiet Please, “Twelve To Five” (April 12, 1948) 02:58:59.319 = Radio City Playhouse, “Temporarily Purple” (November 29, 1948) 03:30:58.109 = Cat, “Audition” (October 21, 1946 – aired during Suspense) ***WD 03:47:58.249 = Richard Diamond, “The Ruby Diamond Case” (December 03, 1949) 04:17:33.385 = Ripley’s Believe It or Not, “Remarkable Woman” (1930) ***WD 04:19:35.029 = The Saint, “Cupid and Corpse” (August 27, 1950) 04:48:56.105 = 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 = = = = = "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/WDRR0395 TAGS: old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

HOUR ONE: Many tales describe encounters with the devil himself. Yet not all are the same. Sometimes Satan approaches his prey… other times, the lost soul goes seeking Lucifer to make a deal. Either way, the results are never favorable. (Diabolical Dealings With The Devil) *** It wasn’t until recently that I’d even heard of the cryptid, Ahool. In case it’s new to you as well, it’s a winged cryptid that some portray as a giant bat, others claim it’s a flying primate. Personally, I think it looks like a werewolf with bat wings. Whatever it is, we’ll learn a bit more about the Ahool. (The Cry Of The Ahool) ========== HOUR TWO: Of course a lot of people likely don’t believe in heaven or hell and many will dismiss such things as mythical tales or folklore. However there are places on Earth that could be considered hell – no not Detroit or Wichita. We’re talking about actual places that look like the entrances to purgatory. And perhaps they really are. (Secret Doors to the Underworld) *** A king, a gossoon and a bear walked into a bar. No, this is not the first line of a joke, but a common occurrence in Potrero Hill in San Francisco, California, during the 1880s. The king was Frank McManus, the gossoon was Frank’s baseball-playing brother, Cornelius, and the bear was a large inebriated ursine. (King of the Irish Hill) *** Why are some people suddenly vigorous, alert, and feeling much better shortly before they pass away? It is something that has happened since time began, but medical experts are still baffled by it. (Terminal Lucidity Phenomenon) *** While many say the most haunted hotel is the one in Colorado that was used in the film “The Shining” - there is evidence that one in Eureka Springs, Arkansas deals with even more paranormal activity. (The Crescent Hotel) ========== SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Two men were found dead in the bushes, beheaded… and emasculated. But that was just the beginning of the Mad Butcher’s killing spree. (The Cleveland Torso Murders) *** Seeing reptiles in Oklahoma isn’t all that uncommon – even dinosaur fossils are found in the state. But there have also been reports of something much stranger – a snake/human hybrid creature more terrifying than it sounds. (Oklahoma Snake Man) ========== SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW: “Baba Vanga” from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine “Diabolical Dealings With The Devil” by Laura for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/y94czoxt,https://tinyurl.com/yc5uy7mj “The Cry of the Ahool” by Gary Brandt from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine “Secret Doors To The Underworld”, by Facts Verse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU6-lfWk3Zo “King of the Irish Hill” by Paul Drexler for Crime Traveller: https://tinyurl.com/y7tmp6lz “Terminal Lucidity Phenomenon” by Cynthia McKanzie for Message to Eagle: http://ow.ly/5G8W30ocL0Q “The Cleveland Torso Murders” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/ycwha94c “The Crescent Hotel” by Amanda Penn for Vocal Media Horror: https://tinyurl.com/ycvral8j “Oklahoma Snake Man” by Bab Salam (link to story no longer exists) ==========(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). ==========

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, society has fractured into two hostile tribes — one of men and one of women. In this bleak landscape, hatred reigns supreme, and the two groups live separately, engaging in deadly games where participants hunt each other down. Hear “The Children of Death from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0394 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Children of Death” (February 05, 1976) ***WD 00:44:24.099 = Mr. District Attorney, “Spring Fever” (May 19, 1948) 01:15:43.089 = Murder at Midnight, “Murder Out of Mind” (September 15, 1947: NEVER AIRED) 01:44:11.329 = The Black Museum, “A Woman’s Pigskin Glove” (1952) ***WD 02:10:53.729 = The Mysterious Traveler, “Murder Is My Business” (June 08, 1948) 02:41:15.199 = Mystery House, “A New Lease on Death” (August 19, 1945) ***WD 03:08:57.959 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Wendigo” (June 01, 1968) 03:35:23.249 = Night Beat, “Hunter Becomes Hunted” (September 11, 1950) ***WD 04:05:08.439 = CBC Nightfall, “All Nighter” (May 15, 1981) ***WD 04:36:10.409 = Mr. and Mrs. North, “Who Killed Columbus” (October 11, 1944) 05:05:10.309 = 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 = = = = = "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/WDRR0394 TAGS: old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio