Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Info on the upcoming LIVE SCREAM on Nov 30, 2024: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8my6n5 IN THIS EPISODE: I’m sharing a story from Weirdo Family member Vincent Rocca – a story that was a bit too polished and too detailed for me to believe was true until I contacted Vince to make doubly-sure it was a fact-based story. He assured me, every bit of it is completely true! The story also comes with visuals. When he originally posted the story on Reddit, Mr. Rocca included photos and video links of what he was talking about, which he gave me permission to include in the transcript. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “If You Don’t Believe You Have Nothing To Fear” by Vince Rocca: https://tinyurl.com/yywcther,http://www.VinceRocca.com Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: July 29, 2022 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/IfYouDontBelieve

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Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y36jb77f IN THIS EPISODE: You probably saw the title of this episode and immediately thought, “Whaaa?” Well, I’m going to tell you one of the most ridiculous stories I’ve ever heard that is 100% true. The Axis powers of World War II tried to kill the Loch Ness Monster. (The Assassination of the Loch Ness Monster) *** As far back as time is recorded, mankind has had a fascination with Sirius, the Dogstar. But what is so special about it aside from the fact that it’s one of the brightest stars in our sky? Might there be an extraterrestrial connection as well? (Why So Serious About Sirius?) *** UFO reports come in constantly to police stations and online sites dedicated to the subject of Ufology – practically on a daily basis. And many sightings are by people you would consider above reproach such as law enforcement, scientists, military, numerous sightings by pilots… but when you head out into space and see a UFO, as is what happens with astronauts’ reports, that’s something you take a much closer look at. (Code Word: Santa Claus) *** Jimmy Logue left his wife after only two years of marriage. Without first getting divorced, he married another woman – whom he badly mistreated, so she left him. But he had already started an affair with her sister, so he married her next – now on his third wife. He abused her as well. He was also a career criminal – spending half his life living off the spoils of his thievery, the other half behind bars when caught. So it probably comes as no surprise that he was suspect number one when his third wife was found murdered. (A Romance In Crime) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open 00:03:40.150 = The Assassination of the Loch Ness Monster 00:07:31.062 = A Romance In Crime 00:16:39.564 = Why So Serious About Sirius? 00:40:52.501 = Code Word: Santa Claus 00:48:19.633 = Show Close 00:50:38.777 = Bloopers SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… BOOK: “The Sirius Mystery: New Scientific Evidence of Alien Contact 5,000 Years Ago” by Robert Temple: https://amzn.to/2JDnD27 BOOK: “The Secret Teachings of All Ages” by Manly P. Hall: https://amzn.to/3mNlkbo “Why So Serious About Sirius?” by Gregg Prescott, M.S. for Message To Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/y2v4gqsd “The Assassination of the Loch Ness Monster” by Blake Stilwell for Military.com: https://tinyurl.com/y2kpzrn5 “A Romance in Crime” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder by Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y584we6w “Code Word: Santa Claus” by Tim Swartz, for Mysteries Magazine (no longer online or in print) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: December 05, 2020 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/AssassinationLochNessMonster

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydrmyjhc IN THIS EPISODE: I’ve covered numerous stories here in the podcast on people gone missing, never to be seen again. But it’s much more rare to have a story about a corpse going missing, never to be seen again. (How Daniel Murdock Saved on Funeral Expenses) *** One thing that has always been a constant in human history is adultery; as is the jilted spouse always being angry about it. One thing that has not been a constant is how society judges those involved in the infidelity. In 1885, there were different opinions about both adulterers as well as the one who murders a homewrecker. (Shot By a Jealous Husband) *** Part of the tablet’s translation, according to Isaac Newton, states: “By this means you shall have the glory of the whole world and thereby all obscurity shall fly from you. Its force is above all force, for it vanquishes every subtle thing and penetrates every solid thing.” Cryptic yes, but it appears to indicate immense power for the one who understands and wields it. It comes from the Emerald Tablet – and it’s no surprise there are many now who want to know where it is. (The Mystery of the Emerald Tablet) *** The Shimokubo Dam in Japan is unique in that it is supposedly haunted. I’ve heard of haunted lakes, and haunted roads that go around lakes or past lakes, but I’ve never heard of a lake that was created by a haunted dam. Shimokubo Dam is supposedly so haunted, that Japan says the stream of ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts is out of control. (Japan’s Haunted Dam) *** A mysterious creature is reported to be living near a bridge in Zimbabwe which has killed numerous men. What is the Beast of Gwanda Town? (Beast of Gwanda Town) *** A year before the infamous Lizzie Bordon was born, came the birth of Lizzie Halliday – who, though becoming less well known, went on to commit atrocities that would’ve made Lizzie Bordon’s stomach turn. (The Worst Woman on Earth) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open 00:04:01.694 = The Worst Woman On Earth 00:16:24.063 = Japan’s Haunted Dam 00:21:14.752 = Mystery of the Emerald Tablet 00:33:50.795 = Shot By A Jealous Husband 00:36:42.977 = Beast of Gwanda Town 00:44:38.833 = How Daniel Murdock Saved on Funeral Expenses 00:49:48.998 = Show Close 00:52:11.012 = Bloopers SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Japan’s Haunted Dam” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y4ht2q55 “Beast of Gwanda Town” from News Dze Zimbabwe: https://tinyurl.com/yyhequxx “The Worst Woman on Earth” by Kieran W. for Mystery Confidential: (website no longer exists) “How Daniel Murdock Saved on Funeral Expenses” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/y5x2q45e “Shot By a Jealous Husband” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder by Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y6ma3cpn “The Mystery of the Emerald Tablet” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y3pvg2ya Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: December 08, 2020 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/LizzieHalliday

His story is legendary. One day while working on the railroad, Phineas Gage tapped on an iron rod that set off an explosion which sent an iron rod through his skull, destroying parts of his brain… yet he lived. But it changed his life… his personality… and it changed the medical and psychological world forever. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Impaled Brain of Phineas Gage” by Laura Allan for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/y3h7g36g Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: December 19, 2023 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/PhineasGage

The short story by Daniel Keyes, “Flowers for Algernon” became so popular it was later turned into a full novel, and then eventually made its way to movie screens. The short story was written in 1958 and first published in the April 1959 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and was so loved that it won the Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 1960. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… BOOK: “The Science Fiction Hall of Fame: Volume One, 1929-1964”, https://amzn.to/3SePNlh Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: October 12, 2023 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/FlowersForAlgernon

“The Premature Burial” by Edgar Allan Poe was originally published in “The Philadelphia Dollar Newspaper” in 1844. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Premature Burial” by Edgar Allan Poe: https://poestories.com/read/premature Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: October, 2020 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/PrematureBurialPoe

IN THIS EPISODE: A classic horror story from 1934 written by American writer Robert E. Howard! SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Haunter of the Ring” by Robert E. Howard: http://bit.ly/2XeR3Ze Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: September, 2020 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/HaunterOfTheRing

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckm2j9x CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Transformation” (May 07, 1975) 00:47:21.039 = Incredible But True, “Trail of the Werebeast” (ADU) 00:51:24.199 = Inner Sanctum, “Bog Oak Necklace” (April 10, 1945) ***WD 01:21:14.629 = The Key, “Subconscious Experiment” (ADU) ***WD 01:46:28.959 = The LineUp, “The Topaz Earring Case” (November 23, 1950) 02:16:38.119 = MindWebs, “I Kill Myself” (ADU) ***WD 02:38:51.019 = Hollywood Theater, “Sitting Duck” (December 17, 1952) ***WD 03:07:59.649 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Angel Face” (October 05, 1945) ***WD 03:33:08.699 = Mr District Attorney, “Ohio Kid” (June 09, 1939) ***WD 03:47:49.029 = Murder at Midnight, “Murder Is a Lonely Business” (December 16, 1946) 04:13:27.919 = The Black Museum, “A Pair of Spectacles” (ADU) ***WD 04:38:45.039 = Mysterious Traveler, “If You Believe” (December 29, 1946) ***WD (LQ) 05:07:44.694 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0244

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92pfz9 IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday where I bring you stories of fiction! In this tale fro Stanley Ellin – a tale deemed too disturbing for Alfred Hitchcock’s TV show - two men of very different character, different ways of viewing the world, challenge one another over the future of a house each values in his own way. A bet is made, the stakes are unexpectedly raised, and in the end… well, suffice it to say that the story lingers long past the closing line. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Moment of Decision” by Stanley Ellin, from the book, “Alfred Hitchcock: 13 More Stories They Wouldn’t Let Me Do on TV”: https://amzn.to/3ta2oJX Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: September, 2020 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MomentOfDecision

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4f3y3577 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Taken for Granite” (May 08, 1975) 00:46:49.299 = Mystery House, “Nothing But Proof” (January 27, 1946) ***WD 01:09:49.229 = BBC Mystery Theater, “Champagne Safari” (ADU) 02:19:33.119 = Night Beat, “Mentallo, Mental Marvel” (May 01, 1950) ***WD 02:49:15.369 = CBC Nightfall, “The Willoughby Obsession” (September 05, 1980) 03:17:22.649 = Obsession, “Amnesia” (February 19, 1951) ***WD 03:42:09.339 = Superstition, “Cleopatra’s Chair” (ADU) ***WD (LQ) 03:56:11.979 = Peril, “The Diary” (ADU) ***WD (LQ) 04:22:01.039 = Philip Marlowe, “Persian Slippers” (October 03, 1948) 04:51:27.903 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0245

When Dr. Kelly Lambert's lab team turned a cereal container into a rat-sized car, they didn't just create a new research tool—they launched the rodent racing revolution. With tiny vehicles, Froot Loop-fueled joyrides, and rats that could outmaneuver your average commuter, these critters proved that life’s greatest lessons can come on four tiny wheels. Buckle up—this is one wild ride! Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/thegreatratrace/ Video created by https://www.fiverr.com/vane875 (coming soon) WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5aa43axz IN THIS EPISODE: The number of Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, chupacabra, Jersey Devil, and various other cryptid and creature sightings is astronomical if you really look at it. And while it’s more than possible that most of these sightings are explainable by misidentification of existing wildlife, or overactive imaginations, the sheer number of sightings couldn’t possibly be waved off by such simple explanations. We’ll look at some true stories of people who have come across unexplainable creatures. (I Met a Monster: True Stories of Cryptid Encounters) *** Have you ever had a premonition while dreaming? Something that later came true in real life? What do you do with that information? What if you know it’s not a normal dream, but a real look into the future and if you don’t do something, a tragedy will take place? But then… what if your dream warning is what actually leads to a real life murder? (The Dream That Led To Murder) *** The ability to move something only with the power of your mind has been disproven by science time and time again. Telekinesis, as much as we’d like to think it’s possible, has been proven not to exist. Well, except for those scientific studies that we have not heard about that say the exact opposite. (The Reality of Telekinesis) *** Thousands of people in Finland experienced a UFO sighting one night in 1966. The incident, however, was obviously not taken too seriously, as it was barely investigated despite the numerous reports. But those who lived through it say it was a night they will never forget. (Anatomy of a UFO Incident) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open (short story, “The Rake”) 00:08:43.383 = Show Intro 00:13:49.441 = I Met a Monsters (True Stories of Cryptid Encounters) 00:35:02.862 = Anatomy of a UFO Incident 01:00:40.925 = The Dream That Led To Murder 01:05:44.043 = The Reality of Telekinesis 01:11:26.980 = Show Close SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… BOOK: “The Night-Side of Nature; or Ghosts, and Ghost-Seers” by Catherine Crowe: https://tinyurl.com/y4cf53hx BOOK: “The Physics of God: Unifying Quantum Physics, Consciousness, M-Theory, Heaven, Neuroscience and Transcendence” by Joseph Selbie: https://amzn.to/3lCMm3v “I Met a Monster: True Stories of Cryptid Encounters” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/y2pz2jnv “The Dream That Led To Murder” by Malcom Smith for Malcolm’s Musings: https://tinyurl.com/y3zuubvt “The Reality of Telekinesis” by Cynthia McKanzie for Message to Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/y67ogt42 “Anatomy of a UFO Incident” by Lawrence Gerald for Ideal’s UFO Magazine, March 1978: https://tinyurl.com/y473g9d4 The fictional short horror story at the beginning of this episode, “The Rake” is from Creepypasta Wiki, author unknown: https://tinyurl.com/y67kp75z Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: December, 2020 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/IMetAMonster

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ytxrmv8c IN THIS EPISODE: In the quiet suburb of Amityville, a horrific crime in 1974 unleashed a chilling series of events that would terrify a nation. When the Lutz family moved into the infamous house at 112 Ocean Avenue, they found themselves trapped in a nightmare of ghostly apparitions, sinister voices, and unexplainable horrors. Was their ordeal a genuine encounter with the supernatural, or a carefully crafted hoax? Or was it, possibly, a little bit of both? SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The True Story Behind the Amityville Horror” sources: Margo Margaritoff, All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yuz4rcr; Shawn Van Horn, Collider: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4kv6jx9u; Leah Thomas, Cosmopolitan: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rwrj63at; Biography.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n92fbwa; Tara Bennett, SyFy: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2mfyc8x7 Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: November 13, 2024 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/AmityvilleHorror

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y3fhesr5 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Paradise of the Devil” (May 05, 1975) 00:46:46.939 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992) 01:31:01.089 = BBC Ghost Story, “A Little Place Off The Edgware Road” (ADU) 01:43:59.169 = The Green Hornet, “Not a Drop Worth Drinking” (May 09, 1939) 02:13:25.559 = Harry Lime, “Every Frame Has a Silver Lining” (October 26, 1951) 02:38:16.729 = BBC Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “The Emissary” (May 08, 1982) 03:05:24.419 = The Haunting Hour, “Sixth Button” (November 13, 1945) ***WD 03:24:36.909 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Englishman” (January 11, 1959) 03:48:52.789 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Buried Alive” (ADU) 04:13:26.119 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Murder In The Ring” (ADU) (LQ) 04:37:33.839 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Speckled Band” (May 17, 1945) ***WD 05:05:51.464 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0243

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mc9htz27 IN THIS EPISODE: Born into wealth, then orphaned, then forced to marry at the age of 14, losing all control of her money and future, Katherine Ferrers did what any teenaged girl in her position would do – she became a ruthless highway robber that terrorized local villages. (Female Highwayman: The Wicked Lady of the 1600s) *** People in Gloucester, Massachusetts were reporting very bizarre things in the summer of 1692. They heard the march of troops despite the war having ended twenty years earlier. They saw what they claimed was a human scalp and the shape of a Native America’s bow when looking at the face of the moon. But that was only the appetizer of what would come that horrifying summer of paranormal activity. (The Spectre Leaguers of Gloucester) *** Seeing a deceased loved one, a soft glowing light, a warm feeling of comfort and love… people have reported seeing many of these types of things when near death. And while some might want to blame it on the brain’s neurons misfiring or even rapid-firing towards the end of someone’s life, how does that explain that the majority of these reports are so similar? (Deathbed Visions) *** In 1849, young Cornelius Ahern was only nineteen years old, and his chosen occupation was pickpocketing. It’s likely we never would’ve heard about him except for the fact that he once attempted – and failed – to pick the pocket of one particular writer who would one day become famous. Charles Dickens. (The Pickpocket and Charles Dickens) *** The assassination of President John F. Kennedy has been surrounded by controversy and conspiracy theories since the day of his death. The magic bullet theory, Lee Harvey Oswald was or was not the lone gunman, was there someone in the grassy knoll, was their a government conspiracy to have Kennedy killed? But there’s another mystery most documentaries and books don’t cover – what about Kennedy’s missing brain? (JFK’s Missing Brain) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open 00:03:52.836 = JFK’s Missing Brain 00:09:12.329 = Wicked Lady Female Highwayman 00:23:10.978 = The Spectre Leaguers of Gloucester 00:28:07.693 = Deathbed Visions 00:39:00.101 = The Pickpocket and Charles Dickens 00:48:27.595 = Show Close SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… BOOK: “Death Bed Visions” by William Barrett: https://amzn.to/36ttn7t BOOK: “At The Hour of Death” Dr. Karlis Osis: https://amzn.to/3oeyvlY BOOK: "One Last Hug Before I Go: The Mystery and Meaning of Death Bed Visions," by Carla Wills-Brandon: https://amzn.to/2VnQ3zo BOOK: “Parting Visions” by Melvin Morse: https://amzn.to/3my1ws8 “JFK’s Missing Brain” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/yxfqhlkl “Female Highwayman: The Wicked Lady of the 1600s” by Gemma Hollman for Just History Posts: https://tinyurl.com/y43sxm2t “The Spectre Leaguers of Gloucester” by Charles M. Skinner, edited by Kathy Weister for Legends of America:https://tinyurl.com/y6sh78ca “Deathbed Visions” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/yygv27vx “The Pickpocket and Charles Dickens” by William Ellis-Rees for London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/y28w5pgx Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: December 01,...

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9ed59a IN THIS EPISODE: Jack the Ripper stalked the West End of London in 1888. He was never captured. How did he do it… and how did he get away with it? *** We’ll learn about a supposedly real spider from Central Africa with a leg span of 5-feet across. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open 00:04:51.077 = Show Intro 00:07:11.900 = Inside The Mind of the Ripper, Part 1 00:22:09.660 = Inside The Mind of the Ripper, Part 2 00:34:05.435 = Giant Spider of the Congo 00:43:59.070 = Show Close SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Giant Spider of the Congo” by Terrence Aym, from Helium.com (link no longer available) “Inside The Mind of the Ripper” by Josh Clark and Patrick J. Kiger for History’s How Stuff Works: https://tinyurl.com/y26ghwlq Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: November 18, 2020 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/InsideTheMindOfJackTheRipper

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3n7vtjnw CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Final Witness” (May 02, 1975) 00:47:10.509 = Diary of Fate, “Walter Vincent” (May 25, 1948) ***WD 01:16:17.739 = Dimension X, “Perigi’s Wonderful Dolls” (August 04, 1950) ***WD 01:45:32.339 = Doc Savage, “Three Black Sticks” (November 25, 1985) 02:13:14.429 = Strange Dr. Weird, “Murder Will Out” (February 27, 1945) ***WD 02:26:04.629 = The Eleventh Hour, “The Biter Bit” (ADU) 02:51:44.319 = Escape, “Country of the Blind” (November 26, 1947) 03:21:32.829 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Trouble With Robots” (May 28, 1958) ***WD 03:41:13.419 = BBC Fear on 4, “Survival” (ADU) 04:10:20.859 = Future Tense, “The Parade” (May 27, 1974) ***WD (LQ: skips and hiccups) 04:36:36.109 = Gang Busters, “Bielanski Tillotson” (October 27, 1945) ***WD 04:58:32.310 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0242

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yhxn8app CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Mad Monkton” (May 01, 1975) 00:46:53.239 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Highway of Death” (1994) 01:15:19.069 = Cloak and Dagger, “Seeds of Doubt” (September 15, 1950) 01:44:53.249 = The Clock, “A Helping Hand” (December 29, 1946) 02:09:23.249 = Confession, “George S. Decker” (August 16, 1953) 02:39:09.459 = The Creaking Door, “Three Wishes” (ADU) ***WD 03:06:49.109 = Dark Fantasy, “The Letter From Yesterday” (May 01, 1942) ***WD 03:31:09.079 = Sounds of Darkness, “Say It With Music” (October 13, 1967) 03:56:13.949 = CBC Deep Night, “The Intercom” (ADU) 04:30:23.849 = The Devil and Mr. O, “House Is Haunted” (December 31, 1971) ***WD 04:59:04.788 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode 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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0241

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://tinyurl.com/d3uytr36 IN THIS EPISODE: Although the Queen Mary's rich history may have garnered the vessel some impressive titles, she has recently earned a more notorious designation. Ghost stories from the Queen Mary suggest that it may be one of the most haunted ships in the world. (Haunted History of the Queen Mary) *** One of the last mezzo-sopranos of the 19th Century, Elena Theodorini was also one of the most beloved. Except for that time when… well… when she was accused of being a spy. (The Spy Who Came In From The Sea) *** Joseph was walking down the street, minding his own business, when he was jumped by a group of men armed with scissors and razors… they were after his long, luxurious beard. And that’s just the beginning of the insanity that Joseph Palmer had to go through simply because he refused to shave. (Joseph Palmer and the Beard of Justice) *** Weirdo family member and paranormal researcher John Parrish shares a true story with a simple lesson – don’t ever use a Ouija board. (The Repercussions of Using a Ouija Board) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open 00:01:56.684 = Show Intro 00:04:28.839 = Haunted History of the Queen Mary 00:25:38.486 = The Spy Who Came In From The Sea 00:38:59.857 = Repercussions of Using a Ouija Board 00:47:41.945 = Joseph Palmer And The Beard of Justice 00:55:51.355 = Show Outro SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Haunted Destination: RMS Queen Mary” from Travel Channel: https://tinyurl.com/yyau84x3 “Haunted History of the Queen Mary” by Sabrina Ithal for Ranker’s Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/yyj26het “The Spy Who Came In From The Sea” by Elyse for Second Glance History: https://tinyurl.com/yxpaxsz7 “The Repercussions of Using a Ouija Board” by Weirdo family member, John Parrish “Joseph Palmer and the Beard of Justice” from Slightly Odd Fitchburg: https://tinyurl.com/y4roch9r Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: November 11, 2020 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/QueenMary