The Dark Corners Podcast

This week’s episode is nothing short of absolutely heartbreaking. Join us this week, as Gage tells us the unbelievably tragic story of a West Virginia teen who went missing from her apartment after sneaking out of her window on July 6th, 2012. 16 year old Skylar Neese was missing for 6 months before the truth of what had happened to her revealed itself. In a shocking journey of events, it is revealed that Skylar’s two very “best” friends had planned out, and savagely murdered her. All because they didn’t “want to be her friend anymore.” Skylar’s friends, Shelia Eddy (16), and Rachel Shoaf (also 16), took Skylar to a secluded area 25 minutes from her home. This is where the two girls stabbed Skylar to death. Leaving her body propped up against a tree in the forest. The two girls then washed up, and returned to their lives, acting as if nothing was wrong. They even helped Skylar’s family look for her, amongst other unimaginable things. Unravel with us, this horrific series of events that took place leading up to the discovery of Skylar’s remains. This is one that will for sure leave an impression on you. We look forward to seeing all of you lovely ghouls next week!! Thanks for listening!

This week’s episode is a WILD ride for sure. Join us as Rae gives us an analysis on one of the most publicized and well known cases in American history! The case of Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander. In June of 2008, a 911 call was made to authorities in Mesa, Arizona. A group of Travis’s friends had went to his house looking for him after not hearing from him for almost a week. The group were all taking a business trip together, and got worried when Travis hadn’t said anything to anyone for days leading up to the trip. What was found in Travis’s room is absolutely heart wrenching, and would forever change not only the lives of those who loved Travis, but the world itself. Travis Alexander was found dead in his shower. He had been brutally murdered at the hands of his ex-girlfriend, Jodi Arias. This one is heavy guys. Join as we discuss how this absolutely tragic story unfolded! We will see you next week with a new episode you lovely ghouls!

Here it is! Our conclusion of the Amityville Horror 2 parter! In this Episode, we take a deep dive into the story of a family who was allegedly tormented by paranormal forces after moving into their dream house in 1975. This “dream house” is question, was located at 112 Ocean Avenue, in Amityville, NY. Just 18 months prior to the Lutz family moving into home, a horrifically violent mass murder had taken place within its walls. 6 members of the DeFeo family were all fatally shot to death while they slept in their beds. The killer turned out to be the oldest son, and only surviving member of the DeFeo Family, 23 year old Ronald DeFeo Jr. Ronald claimed that he was possessed by demons, and heard voices from inside the house convinced him to kill his family. Join us this week as we discuss the alleged haunting of the Lutz family. This story frenzied into best selling books, and many movie adaptations over the decades. Truly a story that imprinted the world in some profound ways. Was this all a hoax? Or did the Lutz family suffer at the hands of lingering malice from the DeFeo family murders? Let us know what you think! We will see you next Thursday you lovely ghouls!

In the early morning hours of November 13th, 1974, six members of the DeFeo family were brutally shot to death in their home in Amityville, Long Island. They were all found face down, dead in their beds. No signs of a struggle. No signs that anyone had even tried to move or escape. The bodies of the DeFeo family were found by the eldest of the DeFeo children, Ronald “Butch” DeFeo Jr. He was 23 years old at the time. He would actually later be the one to confess to slaughtering his entire family. He claimed he heard voices, and was “possessed” by evil spirits from within the home, that compelled him to shoot his entire family in cold blood. When we get to part 2, we will discuss the world famous haunting of the Lutz family that took place 1 year later. Buckle up for this one kiddos. This case is WILD!!

This week, we thought we would bring you something a tad bit different! In this episode, Rae takes us all the way to Japan to discuss one of the world’s most fascinating and morbid wonders! Today we will be discussing the Jukai Forest that sits at the base of Mt. Fugi. Jukai translates to “Sea Of Trees”. This forest is also known by the name of Aokigahara : The Suicide Forest. • For decades, people have been coming to this forest in large numbers to take their own lives. What could possibly cause such a dark and morbid phenomenon? Evil Spirits haunting the forest? The Yūrei perhaps? What do you think? Let us know! We Will see you next week!

Maribel Ramos was an incredibly beautiful soul. She was loved by her friends, family, and everyone who knew her. She was a 36 year old U.S Army veteran, and student at Cal State University in Fullerton, California. Maribel vanished from her apartment in Orange County on May 3, 2013, after an argument she had with her creepy new roommate. Join us this week as we delve into the eerie events leading up to Maribel’s disappearance, as well as the stomach wrenching series of discoveries that lead up to her body being discovered in a canyon 2 weeks after she was reported missing. This one is heavy you guys. We appreciate you listening. We will see you next week!   

Our condolences go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Maribel Ramos.   

This case is both extremely sad, and horrifying, all at the same time, so buckle in. This week, join us as we talk about the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Cassie was an incredibly bright person. She was deeply loved by her family, her classmates, and all who knew her. In 2006, Cassie was a junior at Pocatello High School, and she had recently started doing babysitting jobs to save up for her own car. Life was going extremely well for Cassie, that is, until 2 of her "best" friends decided to brutally stab her to death while she was house sitting for her Aunt and Uncle. Her assailants, even video taped every wrenching detail about their plan leading up to Cassie's murder, and immediately afterwards. This whole case is just bone chilling. As well as absolutely heart breaking.

Our condolences go to the Stoddart family.
 

For this week's episode, Rae takes us way down. Join us this week as we discuss the horrific crimes of The Chicago Ripper Crew. A name given to four men who absolutely terrorized Chicago in the early 1980's. To this day, these crimes are known to be amongst the most brutal in mid-west history.