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Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.

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Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.

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MEDICAL MONSTERS: Deadly Doctors, Nasty Nurses, and Murderous Medicine [True Crime Documentary]

8/2/2025
When the people sworn to save lives become serial killers, their medical knowledge transforms into the perfect weapon for murder — and these are their horrifying true stories. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/survey IN THIS EPISODE: H.H. Holmes allegedly killed as many as 200 people by luring visitors to his lair during the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. The 100 rooms of the house he built, were filled with trapdoors, gas chambers, staircases to nowhere, and a human-sized stove. But now, some historians say many of the gruesome stories about Doctor Holmes may be myth! (The Doctor And His Murder Castle) *** Michael Swango was an MD. He was a doctor. But the MD after his name could just as easily have represented “Master of Death”, or “Many Dead” - because there were. Up to sixty of his patients died by his own hands before he was stopped. (Doctor of Death) *** Dr. Buck Ruxton’s brutal deeds earned the surgeon a grim nickname… the Savage Surgeon. (The Savage Surgeon) *** During his 26-year reign at the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Henry Cotton performed over 645 twisted operations in which he tried to "save" the mentally ill. (The Horrifying Cures of Dr. Cotton) *** Stubbins Ffirth was so determined to learn about Yellow Fever in the late 1700s that he purposely exposed himself to those who had it. But HOW he exposed himself is an utter nightmare and will curl your stomach. (The Insane Experiment of Stubbins Ffirth) *** Horrifying medical experiments on twins helped Nazis justify the Holocaust, and at the center of it was Dr. Josef Mengele. (The Nazi Angel of Death) *** We’ll also look at a few other derailed doctors and nurses who had an unhealthy appetite for lobotomies, blisters, and the plague. (Doctors of Evil) *** Doctors killing or experimenting on patients isn’t confined to human victims, some animal experiments were equally as gruesome or bizarre. For example, what would happen if you gave an elephant LSD? (Strange Medical Experiments) 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 00:02:04.570 = Show Open 00:05:03.929 = The Doctor And His Murder Castle 00:12:45.823 = Doctor of Death 00:24:08.702 = The Savage Surgeon 00:32:07.800 = The Horrifying Cures of Dr. Cotton 00:39:54.355 = The Insane Experiment of Stubbins Firth 00:44:18.487 = The Nazi Angel of Death 00:55:04.710 = Evil Doctors 01:23:29.248 = Strange Medical Experiments 01:27:10.308 = Show Outro SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Doctor And His Murder Castle” by Becky Little for History: https://tinyurl.com/y842s6b5 “Doctor of Death” by Xavier Piedra for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/ycrhsvfu “The Savage Surgeon” by Robert Walsh for...

Duration:01:29:08

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THE JERSEY DEVIL DOCUMENTARY: 300 Years of Terror, Evidence, and Encounters in the Pine Barrens

8/2/2025
For three centuries, something with leathery wings, glowing eyes, and an unholy scream has stalked the Pine Barrens of New Jersey — and the terrifying encounters continue to this day. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/survey IN THIS EPISODE: Without a doubt, New Jersey’s oldest, most enduring, and important pieces of folklore is the tale of the infamous Jersey Devil. For three hundred years Jerseyans have told tales of this mythical beast that stalks the Pine Barrens and terrorizes local residents… but is it merely legend, or could there truly be some kind of real creature that fits the horrifying description? 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… PHOTO: Jersey Devil snapshot taken by Dave Black from NJ.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3sv4wwy4 BOOK: “Monsters of New Jersey – Mysterious Creatures in the Garden State” by Loren Coleman: https://amzn.to/47t51YI “Legends Of The Jersey Devil” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc2jm47w; and Mark and Mark for Weird New Jersey: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4v9fr7ka =====(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: August 09, 2023 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/JerseyDevilDocumentary #JerseyDevil #PineBarrens #NewJerseyCryptid #JerseyDevilSightings #Cryptozoology #PineBarrensMonster #AmericanMonsters #CryptidSightings #NewJerseyFolklore #JerseyDevilEncounters #LeedsDevil #MotherLeeds #JerseyDevil1909 #PineBarrensCreature #JerseyDevilEvidence #CryptidDocumentary #NewJerseyLegends #JerseyDevilHistory #PineBarrensMystery #AmericanCryptids #JerseyDevilTrueStory #NewJerseyParanormal #LeedsPoint #JerseyDevilFootprints #PineBarrensHaunting #CryptidEncounters #NewJerseyMonster #JerseyDevilPhotos #WhartonStateForest #AmericanFolklore #JerseyDevilScreams #PineBarrensLegends #NewJerseyUrbanLegends...

Duration:00:45:13

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GRAVEYARD GERTIE: She Visits Her Own Burial Plot Daily – And Her Live-In Best Friend Is Dead

8/2/2025
When Casey and Ann meet an eerie old woman who visits her own grave each night, they’re drawn into a chilling mystery where both the living and the dead seem to keep her company. Hear the story in Casey – Crime Photographer! | #RetroRadio EP0478 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Two Bit Fortune” (September 09, 1976) 00:45:24.626 = Casey – Crime Photographer, “Graveyard Gertie” (September 11, 1947) 01:14:53.638 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD 01:41:32.561 = Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Liberated Tiger” (July 21, 1984) 02:08:39.776 = The Haunting Hour, “Keeping His Promise” (1944-1946) 02:36:40.795 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Search for Life” (April 12, 1942) ***WD 03:01:19.881 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Body In The Trunk” (1947) 03:24:16.011 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Blarney Stone” (March 18, 1946) 03:53:47.079 = House of Mystery, “Gift From The Dead” (August 03, 1947) ***WD 04:23:29.884 = Incredible But True, “Mr. Browining’s Cufflinks” (1950-1951) 04:26:49.340 = Inner Sanctum, “Confession” (December 22, 1946) 04:51:13.806 = The Key, “Robber Murdered” (1955-1956) 05:16:31.050 = Lights Out, “Sub-Basement” (August 24, 1943) ***WD 05:45:46.103 = Lux Radio Theater, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (January 09, 1943) ***WD 06:45:24.983 = Macabre, “Crystalline Man” (January 01, 1962) ***WD 07:13:45.896 = Philip Marlowe, “Headless Peacock” (July 16, 1949) 07:43:23.165 = Boston Blackie, “Ghost of Flo Newton” (May 28, 1947) 08:08:30.143 = The Black Mass, “Ash Tree” (December 18, 1963) ***WD 08:38:47.978 = Beyond Midnight, “Short Circuit” (January 03, 1969) ***WD 09:04:16.664 = MindWebs, “Nature Boy” (April 22, 1979) 09:30:59.152 = Half Hour To Kill, “Blackout” (October 29, 1946 Audition Episode – Never Aired) **WD 09:59:09.340 = 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. = = = = =#TrueCrime #Paranormal #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #SuspenseRadioClassics #1940sRadioHorror #OldRadioMysteryShows #CreepyOldRadioShows #TrueCrimeRadio #SupernaturalRadioPlays #GoldenAgeRadio #EerieRadioMysteries #MacabreOldTimeRadio #NostalgicThrillers #ClassicCrimePodcast #RetroHorrorPodcast #WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarknessPodcast #RetroRadio #ClassicRadio CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0478

Duration:10:00:00

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“SKINLESS” (Part One) by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

8/2/2025
A week at the newly reopened Camp Resting Stone takes a sinister turn when campers discover the camp closed 22 years ago after the mysterious death of its chef—whose body was never found. 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 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Weird Darkness©, 2025 Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025#ScaryStoriesForKids #StoriesForKids #KidsStories #HalloweenKids #MicroTerrors #HalloweenStories

Duration:00:25:37

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BIG MUDDY TERROR: The Monster That Made Illinois Police File Reports and Tracking Dogs Cower in Fear

8/1/2025
A foul-smelling beast covered in river slime sent an entire Illinois police force into the woods with tracking dogs in 1973, but even the German shepherd was too terrified to follow its trail. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/survey IN THIS EPISODE: When a German princess entered a Roman convent seeking spiritual peace in 1858, she uncovered a shocking conspiracy of fake miracles, sexual abuse, and murder orchestrated by a beautiful young nun who claimed to be a living saint. (Nuns of Sant’Ambrosio) *** The 1904 St. Louis Olympics featured a marathon where runners were given rat poison instead of water, racists created humilating displays of indigenous peoples, treating them like zoo animals, a runner tried to cheat by taking a car partway through the race, and more chaos so complete that Olympic officials considered canceling the Games forever. (The Nightmare 1904 Olympics) *** Scientists tracking impossible orbits of frozen worlds at the edge of our solar system have calculated that something with ten times Earth's mass is hiding in the darkness — and it might not be a planet. (Planet X or Something More Terrifying) *** The elite Air Force guards who protected secret technology at Area 51 are now dying from radiation exposure, but the government refuses to help them because their service at the base remains too classified to even acknowledge they were stationed there. (Invisible Enemy of Area 51) *** In 1973, a seven-foot-tall creature covered in muddy white fur terrorized the small town of Murphysboro, Illinois, leaving behind massive footprints, mysterious black slime, and police reports that turned skeptics into believers. (Bid Muddy Monster of Illinois) 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 00:01:30.198 = Show Open 00:03:53.332 = Big Muddy Monster 00:18:30.210 = Planet X or Something More Terrifying 00:28:34.325 = The Nightmare 1904 Olympics 00:43:24.791 = Nuns of Sant’Abrosio 00:54:17.851 = Invisible Enemy of Area 51 01:04:54.606 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Big Muddy Monster of Illinois: https://weirddarkness.com/illinois-big-muddy-monster-legend/ Planet X or Something More Terrifying: https://weirddarkness.com/planet-x-warping-space-solar-system/ The Nightmare 1904 Olympics: https://weirddarkness.com/1904-olympics-tragedy/ Nuns of Sant’Ambrosio: https://weirddarkness.com/santambrogio-nun-scandal/ “Invisible Enemy of Area 51: https://weirddarkness.com/area-51-radiation-deaths/ (Also mentioned: https://theinvisibleenemy.org) =====(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...

Duration:01:06:11

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AI’S HIDDEN LANGUAGE: AI Can Speak Between Models – And We Have No Idea What They Are Discussing

8/1/2025
AI models have discovered a way to pass hidden messages to each other through seemingly meaningless data — messages that humans cannot detect or understand. READ or HEAR the story: https://weirddarkness.com/ai-hidden-messages-machines-communicate/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. #AIHiddenMessages #MachineLearning #AISafety #ArtificialIntelligence #AIResearch #NeuralNetworks #MachineCommunication #AIAlignment #SyntheticData #AIConsciousness #MachineLearningSecrets #AIExperiments #TechHorror #AISurvival #AIRebellion #InvisibleLanguage #AICoordination #MachineSentience #AIPatterns #TechNightmare #AIEvolution #FutureOfAI #AIWarning #MachineIntelligence #AIDangers

Duration:00:12:19

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THE ALIEN NEXT DOOR: When Paranoia Turned Deadly in Small-Town Minnesota

8/1/2025
A 38-year-old man’s delusion that his elderly neighbor was an extraterrestrial being ended in a seven-shot execution at dawn — and a community left grappling with how fear of the unknown can transform into lethal violence. READ or LISTEN to the story: https://weirddarkness.com/alien-neighbor-murder-minnesota/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. #TrueCrime #MinnesotaCrime #AlienDelusion #Paranoia #WindomMinnesota #MentalHealthCrisis #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderCase #AlienConspiracy #SmallTownCrime #ParanoidDelusion #CrimeStory #MinnesotaMurder #TrueCrimeStory #MentalIllnessAwareness #AlienBeliefs #NeighborCrime #ElderlyVictim #TrueCrimeAddict #ParanoiaKills #CriminalMinds #ExtraterestrialDelusion #MidwestCrime #TrueCrimeCase #DelusionalDisorder

Duration:00:12:12

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Scientists Discover Wasps Using Nuclear Waste to Build Their Homes

8/1/2025
Contaminated insects discovered at nuclear waste site raise questions about decades-old radiation spreading through nature’s own networks READ or LISTEN to the story: https://weirddarkness.com/radioactive-wasps/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.

Duration:00:10:05

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THE HOWLER: My Terrifying Night In The Cab-Over [Fictional Horror by Matt Gentry]

7/31/2025
A lone camper's act of kindness toward a starving wolf becomes a night of terror when the creature at his door reveals itself to be something that should not exist. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/survey 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 Howler” by Matt Gentry =====(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 31, 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/TheHowler #horrorstory #fictionalhorror #scarystories #werewolfstory #skinwalker #campinghorror #wildernesshorror #creaturefeature #firstpersonhorror #survivalhorror #campingnightmare #foresthorror #wolfencounter #scarycampingstories #outdoorhorror #creepypasta #horrornarration #MattGentry #TheHowler #creaturehorror #campinggonewrong #horrorfiction #spookystories #campfiretales #horrorwriting #scarystorynarration #horrorcommunity #horrorstories

Duration:00:25:57

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THE SHADOW WOMAN MURDER CASE: Three Dead Children, One Surviving Child, One Horrifying Explanation #MurderNoir

7/31/2025
Inspired By a True Crime Case: In 1932, the quiet town of Blackwood was shattered when unemployed miner Bernard Gorski brutally murdered three of his children, leaving behind a lone survivor and a trail of haunting questions, THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: In July 1932, the quiet coal-mining borough of Lykens, Pennsylvania, was shaken by a horrifying crime. Barney Godleski, a 31‑year‑old unemployed miner, brutally murdered three of his four children—Paul (8), Lillian (6), and Alberta (4)—in the basement of their East Main Street home. Only 10‑year‑old Helen survived, reportedly because she “kept house” for her father and he was “proud” of her. On the morning of July 14, Helen awoke to find her sister missing and bloodstains on her pillow. Following a trail of blood, she found her father with a self‑inflicted throat wound. At his instruction, she fetched local undertaker James Heldt, to whom Barney confessed his crime. Police arrived to find Barney calmly sitting at the kitchen table with the axe and butcher knife he used for the murders. The children’s bodies were discovered in the cellar, one nearly decapitated. Barney confessed fully, stating that after a quarrel at a tavern and brooding over his marital troubles—his wife Lucille had left days earlier to work in Mount Carmel—he decided to kill the children and then himself. He admitted sparing Helen intentionally. Lucille, who had a past history of drug addiction and was working under an alias in Mount Carmel, expressed bitter anger and claimed she had feared Barney would harm the children, though locals described Barney as a devoted father and model citizen. Awaiting trial in Dauphin County Jail, Barney attempted suicide multiple times. On July 22, 1932, just eight days after the murders, he succeeded by hanging himself with his shirt sleeves in his cell. He was buried alongside the children he killed. The tragedy spiraled into further hardship for the family: Lucille was arrested for disorderly conduct the following month, and within two years both of her parents died, as did her brother in a mining accident. The eventual fates of Lucille and Helen remain unknown, with records only hinting that Lucille may have moved to New York by 1934. This grim case left behind unanswered questions about Barney’s mental state, Lucille’s role in the family breakdown, and the lasting impact on the lone surviving child. ORIGINAL CASE SOURCES… https://paoddities.blogspot.com/2020/06/the-lykens-triple-axe-murder-of-1932.html https://www.lykensvalley.org/three-children-killed-in-axe-murder-in-lykens-1932/ https://www.lykensvalley.org/lykens-funeral-for-ax-murder-victims-1932/ 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: July 31, 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. CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/noir-blackwoodhorror #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #HistoricalTrueCrime #1930sCrime #PennsylvaniaTrueCrime #LykensMurders #FamilyMurders #CoalRegionCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimeDocumentary #DarkHistory #UnsolvedHistory #TrueCrimeStories

Duration:00:14:54

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BREAKING STRAIN: When Your Co-Pilot Becomes Your Death Sentence

7/31/2025
Two crew members aboard a spaceship en route to Venus are thrust into fatal danger after a meteor strike severely depletes their oxygen reserves; it becomes clear there isn’t enough to support both of them for the journey… one one will survive, the other will perish in the cold of space. Hear the tale from CBC Mystery Theater with “The Breaking Strain” by Arthur C. Clarke! | #RetroRadio EP0477 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Killer’s Helper” (September 07, 1976) 00:45:31.449 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Breaking Strain” (1968) ***WD 01:13:07.073 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From the Morgue, “Interface To Terror” (1992) ***WD 01:40:48.885 = The Clock, “Deadlier Than The Male” (September 25, 1947) ***WD 02:07:45.163 = Creeps By Night, “Strange Burial of Alexander Johnson” (July 13, 1944) 02:37:15.657 = The Crime Club, “Topaz Flower” (April 24, 1947) 03:07:11.733 = CBC Deep Night, “The Intercom” (July 15, 2005) 03:41:09.673 = The Devil and Mr. O, “House Is Haunted” (December 31, 1971) ***WD 04:09:50.620 = Dimension X, “First Contact” (September 08, 1951) 04:32:08.552 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Secret Room” (February 13, 1945) ***WD 04:43:58.444 = The Creaking Door, “Face To Face Music of the Spheres” (1964-1965) ***WD 05:08:29.698 = The Eleventh Hour, “Sixth Sense Survivor” (1959-1971) 05:33:04.990 = Escape, “A Tooth For Paul Revere” (July 04, 1948) 06:02:30.977 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949) 06:31:56.698 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Scionic Uranium Prospector” (July 09, 1958) ***WD 06:51:03.491 = Dark Fantasy, “Letter From Yesterday” (May 01, 1942) ***WD 07:15:10.541 = Diary of Fate, “Rollie Andrews” (August 03, 1948) ***WD 07:42:07.593 = Fear on 4, “Invitation To The Vaults” (1988-1992) 08:10:50.029 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “The Masquerade” (late 1940s) 08:15:47.485 = Tales From The Tomb, “Do You Know Where The Children Are” (1960s) 08:20:57.904 = Future Tense, “With Folded Hands” (May 14, 1974) ***WD 08:49:20.216 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992) 09:33:24.032 = 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. = = = = =#TrueCrime #Paranormal #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #SuspenseRadioClassics #1940sRadioHorror #OldRadioMysteryShows #CreepyOldRadioShows #TrueCrimeRadio #SupernaturalRadioPlays #GoldenAgeRadio #EerieRadioMysteries #MacabreOldTimeRadio #NostalgicThrillers #ClassicCrimePodcast #RetroHorrorPodcast #WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarknessPodcast #RetroRadio...

Duration:09:34:14

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TOO WILD FOR HEAVEN, TOO CLEVER FOR HELL: Ivan Turbinca Was Cursed With Eternal Life

7/31/2025
When a retired Russian soldier receives a magic bag from God that can trap anything inside it, he uses it to outsmart devils, imprison Death itself, and ultimately discovers that eternal life is the cruelest punishment of all. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/survey IN THIS EPISODE: You see it in movies, TV shows, literature… when you have a scene with early humans it’s just a matter of time before you’re exposed to a human sacrifice. But why? With all of the animals out there to choose from, the harvesting of fruits and vegetables they could’ve placed on an altar… why human sacrifice? (Why Human Sacrifice?) *** You’re in a battle, you’ve had several horses shot out from under you, and suddenly someone points out that you’ve lost your leg. How do you respond to that? Whatever your answer, you probably wouldn’t be as suave about it as Lord Uxbridge was. (The Strange Tale of Lord Uxbridge’s Leg) *** Cornering the market in heroin and cocaine trafficking, Vito Rizzuto's mafia family dominated Montreal until his death in December 2013. (Canada’s Mafia Godfather) *** A senior couple seemed to be enjoying their retirement. They were heading home from their apartment in Florida to their home in New York as they did every Spring. But somewhere between they vanished into the ether. What happened to Charles and Catherine Romer? (The Vanishing of Charles and Catherine Romer) *** And later, we’ll look at a few lawsuits that should never made it to a courtroom… but we’re glad they did, because they make for a great kicker story for the podcast! (Lawsuits That Never Should Have Made it To a Courtroom) *** But first… a retired Russian soldier receives a magic bag from God, which ends up wreaking havoc in both heaven and hell! It’s the legend of Ivan Turbinca. (Ivan Turbinca: The Man Who Belonged In Neither Heaven Nor Hell) 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 = Show Intro 00:02:25.641 = Ivan Turbinca 00:10:33.267 = The Strange Tale of Lord Uxbridge’s Leg 00:18:58.743 = Why Human Sacrifice? 00:25:31.125 = The Vanishing of Charles And Catherine Romer 00:34:45.084 = Canada’s Mafia Godfather 00:43:33.209 = Lawsuits That Never Should Have Made It To a Courtroom 00:57:10.845 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Ivan Turbinca: The Man Who Belonged In Neither Heaven Nor Hell” by Valda Roric for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8n8xa7 “Why Human Sacrifice?” by Joseph Watts for The Conversation: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p86favf “The Vanishing of Charles and Catherine Romer” by Crystaldawn for Lost And Found Blogs:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2prwn7np “The Strange Tale of Lord Uxbridge’s Leg” by Kaushik...

Duration:00:59:09

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THE SCHOOLGIRL, TWO MARRIED MEN, AND A KILLING: The Bowood Love Triangle Unsolved Murder

7/31/2025
In 1935, when a jealous World War I veteran discovered 15-year-old Anna Zinn parked in the woods with his romantic rival, he shot her dead and vanished into Pennsylvania's wilderness, never to be seen again. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/survey IN THIS EPISODE: A fifteen year old Wisconsin girl disappeared on April 3rd 1996 – and to this day it’s a mystery where she is or what has become of her. (Where Is Sara Bushland?) *** Many neighborhoods have at least one creepy house that has inspired ghost stories. That house in Los Feliz, California, located at 2475 Glendower Place, was dubbed the “Murder Mansion” - with good reason. (Murder Mansion of Los Angeles) *** What would you do if you were doing some construction in your home or business, and found a hidden bottle full of fish hooks, human teeth, shards of glass and an unidentified liquid? (The Witch Bottle In The Pub) *** A recent survey shows that 40 percent of Americans believe that a place can be haunted. Are you one of them? If so, you’re in good company here with the rest of the Weirdo Family. Glen Wershing is a believer as well – and has come to that conclusion through personal experience when moving into his new home. (A New Jersey Haunting) *** We look at some of the secret séance rituals of America’s largest Spiritualist community in New York. (Secret Seance Rituals) *** After he murdered a 15-year-old girl in 1935, the killer, Jefferson Walters, disappeared into thin air. (The Bowood Love Triangle) 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 00:00:31.227 = Show Open 00:02:38.866 = The Murderous Bowood Love Triangle 00:18:45.226 = Murder Mansion of Los Angeles 00:27:27.466 = Where Is Sara Bushland? 00:35:11.317 = The Witch Bottle In The Pub 00:39:49.180 = A New Jersey Haunting 00:46:33.324 = Secret Seance Rituals 00:55:47.123 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“What Happened to Jefferson Walters” (Bowood Love Triangle) from Pennsylvania Oddities: https://tinyurl.com/w5x8obe “Murder Mansion of Los Angeles” from Strange Remains: https://tinyurl.com/tek3vxt “Where Is Sara Bushland?” by Redditor NukaColaDrinkerPro: https://tinyurl.com/tw535mu “The Witch Bottle In The Pub” by Jason Daley for Smithsonian Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/szevvlf “A New Jersey Haunting” from The Washington Times: https://tinyurl.com/tulc7wr “Secret Seance Rituals” by Eric Spitznagel for The New York Post: https://tinyurl.com/y2uqkwx7 “Los Feliz Murder Mansion” photos: https://tinyurl.com/uahvw42 “Los Feliz Murder Mansion” realtor listing: https://tinyurl.com/v67uq9h BOOK: “Weird U.S.”: https://amzn.to/3bHKL8h BOOK: “Seance” by Shannon Taggert:...

Duration:00:57:24

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The Vanishing Corpse of Flight 79

7/30/2025
A passenger died at 30,000 feet above Greenland, but when Turkish Airlines Flight 79 landed in Chicago, the body had seemingly vanished into thin air — and no one can explain where it went. READ or LISTEN to the story: https://weirddarkness.com/the-vanishing-corpse-of-flight-79/ WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. #TurkishAirlinesFlight79 #VanishingCorpse #MissingBody #FlightMystery #AviationMystery #ChicagoOHare #InFlightDeath #AirplaneMystery #MissingPassenger #Flight79 #AviationCoverUp #UnexplainedDisappearance #AirlineMystery #TurkishAirlines #FlightDiversion #GreenlandEmergency #Aviation2025 #MissingCorpseMystery #UnsolvedMystery #AviationIncident #FlightEmergency #TrueCrime #AviationNews #MysteriousDisappearance #FlightTracking #BreakingNews #AirlineConspiracy #CookCounty #MedicalEmergency #AviationProtocol #Flight79Mystery #AirplaneIncident #TrueStory #UnexplainedEvents #AviationInvestigation #MissingPersonCase #FlightDeath #AirlineNews #Mystery2025 #ChicagoMystery #InvestigativeJournalism #AviationSafety #UnsolvedCase #FlightIncident #AirTravelMystery #BreakingAviation #MysteryStory #TrueMystery

Duration:00:08:54

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ELIZABETH, THE JEALOUS DOLL BRIDE: A Love Triangle with a Demonically Possessed Doll

7/30/2025
A possessed doll’s violent obsession with her owner has escalated from attacking men to targeting his girlfriend in increasingly personal ways — and she’s not the only doll with a deadly reputation. READ or LISTEN to the story: https://weirddarkness.com/jealous-haunted-doll-elizabeth/ WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. #HauntedDolls #ElizabethTheHauntedDoll #PossessedDolls #HauntedObjectsMuseum #LeeSteer #ParanormalActivity #GhostHunting #Supernatural #DemonicPossession #HauntedObjects #ParanormalInvestigation #AnnabelleDoll #RobertTheDoll #PeggyTheDoll #DanRivera #HauntedMuseumUK #CursedObjects #ParanormalLoveTriangle #GhostStories #TrueParanormalStories #ParanormalEvidence #GhostAttacks #PossessedToys #EvilDolls #Paranormal2025 #RealHauntedDolls #FamousHauntedDolls #ParanormalRomance #JealousGhost #VictorianDolls #ParanormalInvestigators #GhostHuntersUK #OccultObjects #SpiritAttachment #SupernaturalExperiences #ParanormalTourism #HauntedYorkshire #PossessedBrideDoll #TrueGhostStories #ParanormalPhenomena #HauntedBritain #CreepyDolls #ParanormalCommunity #GhostHunters #HauntedCollectibles #SupernaturalEncounters #ParanormalResearch #HauntedAntiques #GhostlyEncounters #ParanormalUK

Duration:00:16:02

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THE MAN IN THE BLACK HAT: Luck, Death, and the Grey Eyed Stranger

7/30/2025
A gambler with a run of good luck receives a free car from a mysterious man with gray eyes. As his winnings pile up, the gray‑eyed stranger reappears again and again, even after the gambler witnesses him commit murder. It’s a chiller from Sleep No More! | #RetroRadio EP0476 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Graven Image” (September 06, 1976) 00:45:33.445 = Radio City Playhouse, “Blind Vengeance” (March 21, 1949) 01:14:50.442 = Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, “Strange Vigil” (1930) ***WD 01:15:51.501 = Sam Spade, “Prodigal Panda Caper” (December 29, 1950) ***WD 01:44:45.271 = The Sealed Book, “Death Spins a Web” (April 01, 1945) ***WD 02:14:07.119 = The Shadow, “The Laughing Corpse” (March 10, 1940) ***WD 02:39:48.766 = Sleep No More, “Over the Hill” and “The Man in the Black Hat” (December 05, 1956) ***WD 03:03:08.645 = BBC Spine Chillers, “The Light of the Moon” (1984) 03:17:05.922 = Strange Wills, “Emily” (August 31, 1946) 03:46:46.558 = Strange, “Flying Dutchman” (1955) ***WD 03:59:44.311 = Suspense, “Singing Walls” (September 02, 1943) 04:29:19.384 = Tales of the Frightened, “White House” (December 20, 1957) ***WD 04:33:39.410 = The Saint, “Christmas Eve Problems” (December 24, 1950) 05:03:05.399 = Theater Five, “All Bright Young Ones” (October 12, 1964) 05:24:06.434 = The Unexpected, “Revenge” (1948) ***WD 05:38:52.106 = Dark Venture, “Chase” (August 03, 1946) ***WD (LQ) 06:07:11.642 = The Weird Circle, “Burial of Roger Malvin” (October 22, 1944) 06:34:16.694 = The Whistler, “Till Death Do Us Part” (July 30, 1944) ***WD 07:01:49.673 = Witch’s Tale, “Troth of Death” (May 29, 1933) 07:25:13.650 = X Minus One, “The Seventh Order” (May 08, 1956) 07:53:24.377 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death Walked In” (1956-1957) ***WD 08:17:25.579 = Strange Adventure, “A Savage Honor” (1945) ***WD 08:20:40.223 = Appointment With Fear, “And The Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945) ***WD 08:46:23.888 = Beyond The Green Door, “James Neal And Bowler” (1966) 08:49:56.610 = Boston Blackie, “The Ghost of Flo Newton” (May 28, 1947) 09:15:03.289 = Box 13, “Speed To Burn” (June 26, 1949) 09:41:33.885 = 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. = = = = =#TrueCrime #Paranormal #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #SuspenseRadioClassics #1940sRadioHorror #OldRadioMysteryShows #CreepyOldRadioShows #TrueCrimeRadio #SupernaturalRadioPlays #GoldenAgeRadio #EerieRadioMysteries #MacabreOldTimeRadio #NostalgicThrillers...

Duration:09:42:25

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HEX AND THE CITY: Spain's Youngest Bishop Swaps Sanctimony For Satan's Secretary

7/29/2025
Local Exorcist Unavailable For Comment Due To Irony Overload. A Spanish bishop who spent his career banishing demons resigned from the priesthood to pursue a relationship with an author of erotic novels featuring Satan as a romantic lead. READ or LISTEN to this #MindOfMarlar article: https://weirddarkness.com/mm-hexandthecity MindOfMarlar™, WeirdDarkness®, Copyright ©2025 NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. #BishopResigns #XavierNovell #SpanishBishopScandal #CatholicChurchControversy #ExorcistBishop #SilviaCaballol #EroticNovelist #PriestLeavesPriesthood #VaticanScandal #CatholicClergyDating #BishopRomanceAuthor #ChurchScandalSpain #DioceseOfSolsona #ReligiousControversy #PriestBreaksVows #CatholicChurchNews #BishopResignation #ExorcistFallsInLove #ClergyScandal #SatanicRomanceNovels

Duration:00:06:41

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HAUNTED ROADS: Ghost Brides, Hellhounds & The Phantom Cars That Still Kill

7/29/2025
Reports of unexplained phenomena on roads across six continents include multiple eyewitness accounts of spectral figures, phantom vehicles, and fatal accidents attributed to supernatural encounters, with documented incidents ranging from the 1920s to present day. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/survey IN THIS EPISODE: Ghost brides, phantom cars, disappearing hitchhikers, and other strangeness. We’ll look at some of the most haunted roads from around the world. 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… BOOK: “Scottish Ghosts” by Dane Love: https://amzn.to/3PC4xrt “Haunted Roads” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/289enem5 =====(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: September 13, 2023 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedRoads #HauntedRoads #GhostRoads #PhantomCars #VanishingHitchhiker #HauntedHighways #ParanormalRoads #GhostBride #Hellhounds #StocksbridgeBypass #ClintonRoad #Highway666 #BloodsPointRoad #HauntedBridges #RoadGhosts #PhantomVehicles #SupernaturalHighways #CursedRoads #KellyRoad #WakehurstParkway #GhostlyApparitions #DeadMansCurve #ShadesOfDeathRoad #MountMiseryRoad #ZombieRoad #HighwaySpirits #RoadHauntings #GhostSightings #UrbanLegends #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedPlaces #SupernaturalEncounters #GhostStories #MysteriousRoads #SpookyHighways #ParanormalHotspots #GhostHitchhiker #PhantomLorry #HauntedTunnels #ScreamingTunnel #GoatmansBridge #DonkeyLadyBridge #WeirdDarkness #TrueCrime #Paranormal #Supernatural #UnsolvedMysteries #CreepyStories #HorrorPodcast #TrueHorror #DarkHistory

Duration:01:11:31

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THE INVISIBLE ENEMY: Area 51 Veterans Fight for Recognition as Death Toll Mounts

7/29/2025
In the Nevada desert, where nuclear ghosts still haunt the sand, a group of veterans are dying from secrets they swore to protect — and a government that refuses to acknowledge they were ever there. READ or LISTEN to the story: https://weirddarkness.com/area-51-veterans-cancer-deaths/ The Invisible Enemy non-profit led by David Crete: http://TheInvisibleEnemy.org

Duration:00:10:42

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THE SECRET WAR TO CONTROL EARTH’S THERMOSTAT: The Weather Experiment They Tried To Keep Secret

7/29/2025
Scientists sprayed salt water into clouds from a decommissioned aircraft carrier while residents of a California city went about their daily lives, completely unaware of the experiment happening above their heads. Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/secret-climate-experiments/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.

Duration:00:14:48