Los Angeles, CA | Join us for an audio tour of Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles’ most haunted locations and infamous crime scenes with James T. Bartlett, journalist and author of Gourmet Ghosts Volumes 1 & 2. From the lingering spirit of Marilyn Monroe to the poetic capture of a murderer, this journey will give you a new perspective on these iconic locations. 

To read more about James’ work and order Gourmet Ghosts (there are many more locations we could not cover in the episode!), visit his website at gourmetghosts.com and follow him on Instagram at instagram.com/gourmetghosts/.

A quick list of the locations we cover: 
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Roosevelt Hotel
Barclay Hotel
Biltmore Hotel
Holland Hotel
The Suicide Triangle (Cecil Hotel, Haywood Hotel, Rosslyn Hotel)

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Los Angeles, CA | Elizabeth Short’s 1947 murder (also known as the Black Dahlia) still haunts Los Angeles. We press closer to the truth, tearing into the most gripping theories about who claimed Elizabeth Short’s life.

*Note: Since the troubled teen industry came up at the beginning of the episode, we wanted to take the opportunity to share a few links on how you can help stop the abuses in this system:  stopinstitutionalchildabuse.com and unsilenced.org.  It's a cause we are passionate about and we will continue to bring awareness and advocate for change wherever we can!

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📚 In a world of viral history clips and quick hot takes, we do right by the many historians, journalists, and researchers who made this episode possible by citing their work.  Our key references for this episode are below.  For a full list of sources, visit us at www.darkcitypodcast.com.

-Eatwell, Piu. Black Dahlia, Red Rose: The Crime, Corruption, and Cover-Up of America's Greatest Unsolved Murder. Liveright. Kindle Edition. Publication Date: 2017
-Hodel, Steve. Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder: The True Story. Arcade. Kindle Edition. Publication Date: 2012
-Hodel, Steve. Black Dahlia Avenger II: Presenting the Follow-Up Investigation and Further Evidence Linking Dr. George Hill Hodel to Los Angeles' s Black Dahlia and other 1940s Lone Woman Murders. Thoughtprint Press. Kindle Edition. Publication Date: 2014
-https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/the-black-dahlia

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Los, Angeles, CA | In the shadowy landscape of 1940s Los Angeles, one murder would captivate and horrify a nation. Elizabeth Short—forever immortalized as the Black Dahlia—represents more than just a gruesome crime. She was a young woman whose tragic end became a dark legend, a mystery that has haunted investigators and true crime enthusiasts for generations. We’re peeling back the layers of sensationalism and diving deep into the forensic details, cultural context, and shocking evidence that might finally answer the question: Who killed Elizabeth Short? 

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-Eatwell, Piu. Black Dahlia, Red Rose: The Crime, Corruption, and Cover-Up of America's Greatest Unsolved Murder. Liveright. Kindle Edition. Publication Date: 2017
-Hodel, Steve. Black Dahlia Avenger II: Presenting the Follow-Up Investigation and Further Evidence Linking Dr. George Hill Hodel to Los Angeles' s Black Dahlia and other 1940s Lone Woman Murders. Thoughtprint Press. Kindle Edition. Publication Date: 2014
-https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/the-black-dahlia

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Bridgeport, CT | With a remarkable range of witnesses—police, firefighters, religious leaders, and neighbors—reporting impossible events, this might be one of the most convincing cases of poltergeist activity.  We are breaking from our current season on Los Angeles and taking a trip to 1974 Bridgeport, Connecticut to tell the story of the Goodin family haunting on Lindley Street.

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-Hall, William J. The World's Most Haunted House: The True Story of the Bridgeport Poltergeist on Lindley Street. Publisher: The Career Press. Kindle Edition. Publication Date: 2014
-The Day. (October 30, 1995). Supt Walsh - Lindley was a Hoax. Newspapers.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-day-supt-walsh-lindley-was-a-hoax/157626236/-Romano, A. (2023, October 31). From Amityville to Annabelle, the Warrens on film are a lie: The onscreen version of exorcists Ed and Lorraine Warren is a far cry from their real-life counterparts. Vox. Retrieved November 14, 2024, from https://www.vox.com/culture/23939024/ed-lorraine-warren-cases-hoax-real-conjuring-amityville–Urquhart, A, & Kelley, A. (Hosts). (2024, October 17). The Amityville Horror conspiracy (No. 610) [Audio podcast episode]. In Morbid. Wondery. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amityville-horror-conspiracy/id1379959217?i=1000671835155
-Urquhart, A, & Kelley, A. (Hosts). (2024,October 10). The Snedeker haunting: A haunting in Connecticut (No. 608) [Audio podcast episode]. In Morbid. Wondery. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-snedeker-haunting-a-haunting-in-connecticut/id1379959217?i=1000671001222 

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Long Beach, CA | This week, we’re back aboard the Queen Mary, diving into firsthand accounts of its paranormal activity with Nicole Strickland, author of Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary. From her first visit, Nicole was captivated by the ship’s blend of rich history and paranormal intrigue. Despite its wartime tragedies and mysterious incidents, you may be pleasantly surprised—these spirits are more sociable and curious than menacing, adding depth to the Queen Mary’s vibrant and storied reputation.

To learn more about Nicole Stickland’s work, check out her website at www.nicoledstrickland.com and follow her on social media at facebook.com/authornicolestrickland and instagram.com/authornicolestrickland/.

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📚 In a world of viral history clips and quick hot takes, we do right by the many historians, journalists, and researchers who made this episode possible by citing their work.  Our key reference for this episode is:

Strickland, N. (2024). Haunted queen of the seas: The living legend of the RMS Queen Mary (4th ed.). KayliMax Books.
https://nicoledstrickland.com/haunted-queen-of-the-seas

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Whittier, CA | Whittier, California is a charming city with an intriguing blend of Quaker roots and a haunting past.  Join us as Jacob Caputo, founder of Haunted Whittier Ghost Tours, uncovers the city's dark history through documented hauntings, disturbing true crimes, and the eerie legends of Turnbull Canyon. From its humble beginnings to its connection with the most sinister serial killer you have probably never heard of, Whittier's hidden history will surprise you.

This episode offers just a sample of Jacob's extensive collection of local stories. To experience more, book a tour at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whittierghostsandlegendstour and follow him on instagram @hauntedwhittiertours.

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Tomales Bay, CA | What if the very institutions meant to rehabilitate and guide are the ones causing the most harm? Amidst egregious human rights abuses - mass sterilizations, institutionalized child abuse, violent threats and assaults on its critics - Synanon continues to get recognition from community leaders and tax dollars throughout most of the 1970s.  What’s more shocking than that?  Its many abusive practices are still very much alive today in the in the troubled teen industry.

But there are actions you can take to help change that.  Visit stopinstitutionalchildabuse.com and unsilenced.org for resources and how you can help. 

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Our top sources for this episode include:
-Katherine, Kubler (Director/Executive Producer). (2024). The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping. https://www.netflix.com/title/81579761
-The Sunshine Place (2022). [Audio podcast]. Executive Produced by Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, and Emily Barclay Ford for Team Downey, together with Josh McLaughlin for Wink Pictures. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/all.
-Janzen, R. (2001). The Rise and Fall of Synanon: A California Utopia. Johns Hopkins University Press.
-That’s So Fcked Up (2024, April 17). TRENDING TOPIC: Synanon- Drug Rehab Turned Dangerous Cult [Audio podcast episode]. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-so-fcked-up/id1508752329?i=1000652758034  

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Santa Monica, CA | How does a group once celebrated for its success treating heroin addicts become a violent cult?  Founded in 1958 by Charles "Chuck" Diederich, Synanon initially presented itself as an innovative and promising program for those struggling with addiction. However, beneath its acclaimed exterior lay a deeply flawed foundation. Despite praise from the media and endorsements from prominent figures - including one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century - Synanon was always rotten at the core. You’ll be shocked by the methods Synanon used to treat drug addiction, all while enjoying public recognition.

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Our top sources for this episode include:
-Katherine, Kubler (Director/Executive Producer). (2024). The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping. https://www.netflix.com/title/81579761
-The Sunshine Place (2022). [Audio podcast]. Executive Produced by Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, and Emily Barclay Ford for Team Downey, together with Josh McLaughlin for Wink Pictures. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/all.
-Janzen, R. (2001). The Rise and Fall of Synanon: A California Utopia. Johns Hopkins University Press.
-That’s So Fcked Up (2024, April 17). TRENDING TOPIC: Synanon- Drug Rehab Turned Dangerous Cult [Audio podcast episode]. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-so-fcked-up/id1508752329?i=1000652758034  

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Long Beach, CA | Unlimited champagne at brunch and unlimited ghostly encounters at night.  We are diving (sorry for the super cheesy pun) into the Queen Mary's history: from its glamorous heyday as a floating palace to its secretive role during World War II to the restless spirits and scents that still haunt the ship today. 

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-Strickland, N. (2024). Haunted queen of the seas: The living legend of the RMS Queen Mary (4th ed.). KayliMax Books.
-Ellery, D. (2021). RMS Queen Mary: 101 questions & answers about the great transatlantic liner. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC.
-Cosgrove-Meurer Productions. (1988). The unexplained: Queen Mary (Season 1, Episode 4) [TV series episode]. In Unsolved Mysteries.
-The Queen Mary: Greatest ocean liner. (2016). [Film]. Prime Video.

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Los Angeles, CA | Imagine walking through downtown Los Angeles, oblivious to the forgotten graves beneath your feet. We’re unearthing the eerie history of Los Angeles cemeteries and graveyards where the headstones were moved, but the bodies… not so much. Did anyone learn anything from Poltergeist??  For decades, construction crews have periodically dug up surprise skeletons and more around LA.  We’ll share some of the finds in Boyle Heights through Chinatown, and give you a preview of a deeper dive we are planning to do in October on The Hollywood Forever cemetery.

Quick warning: Leah watched Midsommer this week and couldn’t not talk about it.  If you haven’t seen it and would like to be as surprised as you will be traumatized by the ending, just skip ahead of that discussion to avoid the plot spoiler around minutes 14 -15. 

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-Mevlville, Greg (2022). Over my dead body: Unearthing the hidden history of America’s cemeteries. Published by: Abrams Press.
-Meares, H. (2016, October 6). What lies beneath: LA’s first graveyards were abandoned, defiled, dug up, and bulldozed in the name of progress.  Curbed LA. Retrieved August 10, 2024 from https://la.curbed.com/2016/10/6/13177830/los-angeles-cemetery-history
-Waldie, D.J. (2022, October 31). Lost cemeteries of early L.A.: The forgotten burial sites of the city's earliest settlers. PBS SoCal. Retrieved August 10, 2024, from https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/lost-la/lost-cemeteries-of-early-l-a-the-forgotten-burial-sites-of-the-citys-earliest-settlers
-Ehrenreich, B. (2014, March 3). Railroaded: Unearthing the history of the Chinese laborers who laid the tracks for L.A.’s rapid growth. Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved August 10, 2024 from https://lamag.com/news/railroaded
-Discover Los Angeles. (2024, May 21.). Hollywood Forever: The story of an LA icon. Discover Los Angeles. Retrieved August 10, 2024, from https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/visit/hollywood-forever-the-story-of-an-la-icon

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