In the 1980s, Maurice Theriault experienced terrifying physical and psychological disturbances: unexplained phenomena, violent episodes, and strange markings on his skin that some believed could only be the work of a demon.

And as scary as those episodes were, they paled in comparison to what came next...

Maurice Theriault: A Terrifying Case of Alleged Demonic Possession | DARK ROOTS 003

Real Horror. True Stories.

Under 10 minutes.

Dark Roots is a Red Treehouse mini-series featuring real horror, paranormal encounters, unexplained mysteries, disappearances, true crime, and disturbing cases from around the world.

CONTENT WARNING: THIS EPISODE MENTIONS ASSAULT AND MURDER. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

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In 1987, Daniel LaPlante broke into the home of Andrew and Priscilla Gustafson -- a young couple with two young children and another on the way. He stole a few items before escaping unnoticed.

A few weeks later, he returned.

This time with a .22-caliber pistol.

And made a senseless, fateful, and tragic decision that shattered the lives of an entire family.

DARK ROOTS 001: The Haunting of Doris Bither

Real Horror. True Stories.

Under 10 minutes.

Dark Roots is a Red Treehouse mini-series featuring real horror, paranormal encounters, unexplained mysteries, disappearances, true crime, and disturbing cases from around the world.

CONTENT WARNING: THIS EPISODE MENTIONS ASSAULT AND MURDER. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

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In 1974, Doris Bither claimed something invisible was attacking her inside her home. She described unexplained disturbances, physical assaults, and worse.

During a chance encounter at a local bookstore, she pleaded with two men to investigate the haunting.

What they witnessed -- and captured -- became one of the most disturbing and controversial paranormal cases ever.

And the story inspired a novel and movie, entitled, The Entity.

Was Doris Bither's home haunted?

Or was Doris Bither herself haunted?

DARK ROOTS 001: The Haunting of Doris Bither

Real Horror. True Stories.

Under 10 minutes.

Dark Roots is a Red Treehouse mini-series featuring real horror, paranormal encounters, unexplained mysteries, disappearances, true crime, and disturbing cases from around the world.

CONTENT WARNING: THIS EPISODE MENTIONS SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

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Join me as we explore a collection of TRUE paranormal experiences that will have you questioning what's real and what might be a figment of our imagination!

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THE RED TREEHOUSE IS 3 YEARS OLD!

Join me as we explore the past, present, and future of the show -- with a few upcoming projects you won't want to miss!

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate 4 true demonic possession stories -- from people who either witness or EXPERIENCED it firsthand!

Can the Devil or his minions take over our bodies?

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!

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Haunted houses are scary, sure; but there's something else arguably even scarier -- a haunted person.

In November 1960, a young girl and her family experienced something horrifying -- a poltergeist that appeared to be attached to her.

What happened in Sauchie, Scotland?

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!

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Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

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An overwhelming majority of Americans believe a house can be haunted, and a significant number have claimed to live in one.

Here are 5 TRUE haunted house nightmares to keep you up at night!

Can a house truly be haunted by a restless spirit?

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore a scary and tragic incident from Christmas 1945.

After a fire engulfs their home, George and Jennie Sodder work frantically to save their children. Tragically, five perish in the blaze.

Except, the ensuing investigation brings more questions than answers -- including the possibility that they may have made it out alive; and that the fire may not have been accidental...

What happened in December 1945?

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!

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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/what-happened-sodder-children-siblings-who-went-up-in-smoke-west-virginia-house-fire-172429802/

https://medium.com/@sarajrathore/the-disappearance-of-the-sodder-children-faaebb94c697

https://fhsvoice.org/4985/columns/the-strange-and-abnormal-the-peculiar-disappearance-of-the-sodder-children/

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore a genuinely scary phenomenon--Phonetic Reversal.

Often referred to as backmasking, phonetic reversal has been at the center of one of the most chaotic times in recent memory--The Satanic Panic.

The reason? Supposed hidden--and insidious--messages in songs. The catch? These messages can only be heard when the song is played in reverse.

Is phonetic reversal coincidence? Or, is it something more sinister?

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!

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