The Dark Corners Podcast

By The Dark Corners with GageTrue Crime

The Dark Corners Podcast episodes

May 23, 2024 Sleep Paralysis & Sleep Demons
This week is Gage’s solo episode! For this installment, Gage will be talking about Sleep Paralysis! Sleep Paralysis is defined as a parasomnia, or an odd behavior that takes place during sleep. It occurs when your mind and consciousness wake up while your body is still in REM sleep, and under the effects of complete muscle paralysis (atonia). This state can be explained easily enough through science and understanding of our sleep cycle, but. What explanation can be given as to why so many people from all over the world report seeing and feeling the same horrifying things during sleep paralysis? Is there perhaps another layer to it? Maybe even a supernatural one? Who is the shadowy hat man, and why is he seen by just about everyone who experiences sleep paralysis? Gage will be talking about those things today, as well as even sharing some of his own personal sleep paralysis experiences! We hope you enjoy!
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CREDIT FOR SOUNDS IN INTRO THEME:
Everyday Cinematic Sounds Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@everydaycinematicsounds?si=GeIgiJhVTYG75Shw
Lara’s Horror Sounds on YouTube : https://youtube.com/@LARASHORRORSOUNDS?si=P2yt3XPVD1WjppO9
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38 min
May 16, 2024 Things That Keep Me Up At Night Volume 5: Vampire Talk
This week, Rae is bringing us her fifth installment of her mini series! For this episode, we’re talking pretty much everything vampires! Rae will be giving us an imaginative rundown of what it would be like to be immortal, as well as talking about old century death customs that people performed in order to prevent deceased loved ones from coming back from the dead. We will also be touching on some real life diseases and illnesses that closely mimic the traits of vampirism! This episode is WILD and we hope you enjoy!
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*FULL CREDIT AND RIGHTS for music used intro/outro themes goes to Power Music Factory on YouTube!!
Power Factory Music URL: https://youtube.com/@PowerMusicFactoryinterlude theme credit goes to Marc Van Der Meulen
Official Website: https://www.marcvdmeulen.com/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MarcvdMeulen
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kBiejiUIvscKbe0870u3K?si=o5JFFqbrQfi7WdO39hEgLQ
Audio Jungle: http://audiojungle.net/user/marcvdmeulen
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Business Insider
“Archeologists discovered a 17th-century female 'vampire' skeleton in Poland with a sickle across its neck meant to prevent a return from the dead”
https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-vampire-skeleton-discovered-in-17th-century-graveyard-poland-2022-9
New England
Vampire Mercy Brown | When Rhode Island Was “The Vampire Capital of America”
https://newengland.com/yankee/history/vampire-mercy-brown-rhode-island/
“A Natural History of Vampires”
https://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/primate-diaries/a-natural-history-of-vampires/
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1 hr 17 min
May 09, 2024 The Gray Man Ghost of Pawleys Island
This week, we’re taking a mental health break from all of the rough content we’ve been covering the last few weeks. Gage will be telling us about one of the longest standing ghost legends in the south. We’re taking about the illusive Gray Man Ghost of Pawleys Island, South Carolina. The Gray Man has been spotted waking the beaches of the island for over 200 years, and it’s said that when he shows himself, it’s a warning of an impending hurricane or severe storm. He’s a lone phantom that’s always described as wearing tattered gray clothing. This one was super fun and interesting! Let us know what you think!

ALSO HUGE DISCLAIMER, GAGE REFERRED TO “Unsolved Mysteries” as UNEXPLAINED MYSTERIES!!!! Please overlook the mistake in title!

SHOW NOTES :

Gray Man Episode “Unsolved Mysteries” circa 1990: https://youtu.be/99W8NGaAzms?si=oY9uSrKdwGnKwILL

WBCD NEWS “Haunted History: The Gray Man of Pawleys Island” : https://www.counton2.com/haunted-history/haunted-history-the-gray-man-of-pawleys-island/amp/
44 min
May 02, 2024 The Murder of James Bulger Part 2
This week, Rae will be giving us the conclusion of her James Bulger coverage. In part 1, we discussed The Bulger Family, James' abduction, and the investigation leading up to finding James. We're picking up this week with the heartbreaking discovery of James' body, as well as the investigation leading up to the arrest of his killers. Shockingly, the culprits were two 10 year old boys. This episode is extremely heavy, and we ask that you listen with care!

At the end of the episode, we will also touch on the James Bulger Memorial Trust that was started by his mother, Denise, in James’ memory. The trust does some incredible things, such as benefiting and supporting young victims of various crimes. This trust makes a HUGE positive contribution to the welfare of others! This episode will be particularly heavy you guys, so please listen with care! We appreciate you listening! If you wish to extend help to the cause, you can either volunteer, donate, or share! Visit the James Bulger Memorial Trust Website for more information!! (Link provided below)

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Volunteer/Donate/Share
James Bulger Memorial Trust
https://forjames.org/

CREDIT FOR SOUNDS IN INTRO THEME:

Everyday Cinematic Sounds Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@everydaycinematicsounds?si=GeIgiJhVTYG75Shw

Lara’s Horror Sounds on YouTube : https://youtube.com/@LARASHORRORSOUNDS?si=P2yt3XPVD1WjppO9

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Credits for audio clips
Youtube // John Aylward
“Little Boy The Killing of James Bulger Part 1 of 2”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbkfj_z1_hc&t=1828s

Youtube // AP ARCHIVE
“UK: HOME VIDEO OF JAMES BULGER RELEASED“
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99oPTJgiJ0k

Youtube // Interesting Places
“JAMES BULGER'S GRAVE - KIRKDALE CEMETERY - LIVERPOOL”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik7xgwtyqN0
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1 hr 51 min
April 25, 2024 The Murder of James Bulger Part 1
This week, Rae is going to be covering a highly requested case from you guys! We’ll be discussing the heartbreaking story of James Bulger. In February of 1993, in the town of Bootle, Sefton, England, two year old James disappeared from his mother’s side during a shopping trip. James wasn’t the type of kid to wander far from his mother, so panic filled the situation quickly as the minutes passed with no sign of James. It was revealed via CCTV that James was walked out of the shopping center by two 10 year old boys. The investigation would unravel one of the most horrific and shocking crimes that the world had ever seen. This one is truly devastating, and our hearts and condolences are forever with James and his family.

This will also be covered in 2 parts!

SHOW NOTES

CREDIT FOR SOUNDS IN INTRO THEME:

Everyday Cinematic Sounds Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@everydaycinematicsounds?si=GeIgiJhVTYG75Shw

Lara’s Horror Sounds on YouTube : https://youtube.com/@LARASHORRORSOUNDS?si=P2yt3XPVD1WjppO9

Join our Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/gorereportpodcast

Credits for audio clips goes to:

Youtube // John Aylward
“Little Boy The Killing of James Bulger Part 1 of 2”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbkfj_z1_hc&t=1828s

Youtube // AP ARCHIVE
“UK: HOME VIDEO OF JAMES BULGER RELEASED“
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99oPTJgiJ0k
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55 min
April 18, 2024 Richard Trenton Chase AKA "The Vampire Killer Of Sacramento"
This week, Gage is going to be telling us about Sacramento’s very own vampire, Richard Chase. In the span of just one month, from December of 1977 to January of 1978, Richard brutally murdered 6 people including 2 young children. He earned his title of “Vampire” due to the savagery of his crimes. Richard would drink the blood of, and even cannibalize his victims. But another aspect to this story that (in our opinion) isn’t taken into account enough, is Richard’s mental health. Richard suffered from delusions from the time he was a child. And unfortunately, his symptoms of mental illness were never taken seriously by any of the adults or doctors in his life. So he was left unchecked. Either way you cut the cake, this story is still unbelievably sad and beyond horrid. A true tragedy all around if you ask us. Listen to this one with caution you guys!

SHOW NOTES

CREDIT FOR SOUNDS IN INTRO THEME:

Lara’s Horror Sounds on YouTube : https://youtube.com/@LARASHORRORSOUNDS?si=P2yt3XPVD1WjppO9

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Richard Chase Documentary: https://youtu.be/4Cqgveqs-bA?si=RDHiUhl5WlGy8m2g

Richard Trenton Chase Murderpedia Page: https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/chase-richard.htm

“The Vampire Of Sacramento” by Genoveva Ortiz : https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/54521008#
1 hr 43 min
April 11, 2024 Diane Downs Part 5: A Mother's Guilt
Our journey finally comes to an end with this one you guys. Again, we appreciate all of you so much for hanging in there with us during an unexpected season of the Downs! With this episode, Rae takes us through the rest of Diane’s disturbing television interviews, her trial, and her sentencing! We will also be going over Diane’s flashy prison escape plot, and even her appearance on the Oprah Show! Diane Downs was ultimately convicted for the shooting of her 3 children, and today, she is still in prison at 68 years old. Let us know what you think!

SHOW NOTES

CREDIT FOR SOUNDS IN INTRO THEME:

Everyday Cinematic Sounds Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@everydaycinematicsounds?si=GeIgiJhVTYG75Shw

Lara’s Horror Sounds on YouTube : https://youtube.com/@LARASHORRORSOUNDS?si=P2yt3XPVD1WjppO9

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Youtube // DDTV
“Diane Downs' most disturbing interview │ Full 1984 Special with Anne Jaeger”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQQyc493x5A&t=1221s

“The Hardball Interview – Part 1 │ Diane Downs v. Detectives Wuest & Welch”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPXPeAuHOXw

“The Hardball Interview – Part 2 │ Diane Downs v. Detectives Wuest & Welch”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY-7MeEcr3o

“The Hardball Interview – Part 3 │ Diane Downs v. Detectives Wuest & Welch”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paN5GHbH6Qc&t=2s

“The Hardball Interview – Part 4 │ Diane Downs v. Detectives Wuest & Welch”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo34DWg-ML4&t=1s

Youtube // OWN
“UNLOCKED Full Episode: "Diane Downs and Ann Rule" | The Oprah Winfrey Show | OWN“
https://youtu.be/SsMXTsU4eqE?si=KifZguOnOfcPuxrW

Christie’s Testimony Transcript
https://www.docdroid.net/2eD76yr/christie-downs-transcript-pdf

Diane Downs: Murderer or Victim?
http://www.dianedowns.com/

“Manipulated Trial” Claims of Diane’s innocence.
https://www.manipulatedtrial.de/DD_I_start.htm
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2 hr 22 min
April 04, 2024 Diane Downs Part 4: Princess Die
Welcome to part 4 of Rae’s coverage into the Diane Downs story! We’ll go ahead and rip off the bandaid, but it turns out, we lied last week when we said this would be the end of the journey. We’re so sorry you guys, but we had no choice but to split this one more time. Our first 4 parter is simultaneously our first 5 parter! If you’ve stuck around this long, we appreciate you! This story seems to get messier and messier by the second. Buckle in you guys

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CREDIT FOR SOUNDS IN INTRO THEME:

Everyday Cinematic Sounds Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@everydaycinematicsounds?si=GeIgiJhVTYG75Shw

Lara’s Horror Sounds on YouTube : https://youtube.com/@LARASHORRORSOUNDS?si=P2yt3XPVD1WjppO9

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Youtube // ABC NEWS
“How criminalist analyzed Diane Downs' crime scene”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iWao8Hg2gg

Youtube // DD TV
"’All the blood; all the pain.’ │ Diane Downs' First Interview After Shooting.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9peW2wqnjPs

Youtube // DD TV
“Diane Downs Secretly Recorded (7-2-83) │ The Knickerbocker Tapes #1: Diane Duped”
https://youtu.be/pGaJpRhrbCA?si=2nAcTGg2jCc_ZFnO

“Diane Downs Secretly Recorded (7-5-83) │ The Knickerbocker Tapes #2: Cops and Robbers”
https://youtu.be/c8m_OfatGBE?si=S5VDQMbn5G6ZdLB7

“Diane Downs Secretly Recorded (7-7-83) │ The Knickerbocker Tapes #3: You Aren't Worth Murder"
https://youtu.be/yW0wgwoKp74?si=XFiHvzckYlG-XPqT

Youtube // ABC NEWS
“My Mother’s Sins l 20/20 Diane Downs l Part 1”
https://youtu.be/2QJ0roe2xSM?si=XFfIanhSVKoPT-rI

“My Mother’s Sins l 20/20 Diane Downs l Part 2”
https://youtu.be/0R59i2p7i30?si=-dyc_VoF4EpLUlIz
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1 hr 29 min
March 28, 2024 Diane Downs Part 3: Losing Control
So you guys. We hate to inform you that this series has turned into our very first 4 PARTER!! This case had a bit more info than we originally bargained for, so in the name of deep dive coverages, we thought it would be best to split this into one more part! This week, Rae takes us further into the investigation surrounding the shooting of Diane’s children. People are starting to get real suspicious of Diane, to say the very least. Let us know what you think! NEXT WEEK WILL BE THE CONCLUSION OF THIS!!! WE PROMISE!

SHOW NOTES

CREDIT FOR SOUNDS IN INTRO THEME:

Everyday Cinematic Sounds Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@everydaycinematicsounds?si=GeIgiJhVTYG75Shw

Lara’s Horror Sounds on YouTube : https://youtube.com/@LARASHORRORSOUNDS?si=P2yt3XPVD1WjppO9

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Diane Downs Hospital Interview After Shooting Her Kids on 5/21/1983 (pt.1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bATY8qkXUPk&t=1677s

Diane Downs Hospital Interview After Shooting Her Kids on 5/21/1983 (pt.2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqNWApipG4I

YouTube// Tru Crimie Pink Print Docs
“Diane Downs Reenactment Video of ‘Bushy Haired’ Stranger That She Claimed Shot Her 3 Kids”
https://youtu.be/XRVfsKkG0AQ?si=UuWHrmXvbaOrgvAE
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1 hr 22 min
March 21, 2024 Diane Downs Part 2: The Unknown Assailant
Welp you guys, Rae’s coverage of Diane Downs has turned into a 3 parter! For part 2, Rae is going to take us through the events of May 19th, 1983. On that day, Diane showed up to a hospital in Springfield, Oregon with her 3 young children. Cheryl, Danny, and Christie Downs were all in critical condition, suffering from horrific gunshot wounds. Cheryl Downs, who was only 7 years old, died as a result of her injuries. Her siblings were left barely clinging to life. Diane claimed that her and her children had been assaulted by a stranger on the side of the road. However, it didn’t take long before everyone started suspecting Diane of being the perpetrator. It’s truly WILD. Next week will be the conclusion of this case! Thanks for listening you guys!

SHOW NOTES

ABC News // Lauren Effron & Sean Dooley
"Surgeon who helped save 1 of Diane Downs' kids in 1983 after she shot her recalls chilling interaction"
https://abcnews.go.com/US/surgeon-helped-save-diane-downs-kids-1983-shot/story?id=61760441

Google Maps // Old Mohawk Road
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dEQXRSQ2pMm7FdAL7

Youtube // ABC News
"My Mother's Sins | 20/20 Diane Downs | Part 1"
https://youtu.be/2QJ0roe2xSM?si=dqzBmqc_nO_qz-Wa
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58 min

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From True Crime, Hauntings, Urban Legends, Cryptids, Odd Mysteries, Awkward Laughs & more, The Dark Corners is your biweekly fix of all things dark & eerie! Join our host Gage G. as he…