Old Time Radio Paranormal & Crime | #RetroRadio EP0440

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Three Elders of Lifeboat Landing” (April 26, 1976) ***WD
00:47:26.848 = Appointment With Fear, “The Speaking Clock” (April 13, 1944)
01:15:01.436 = BBC Ghost Story, “Lifeline” (1986-1987)
01:44:24.793 = Beyond the Green Door, “Alfred Dix – All Hallows Eve” (1966)
01:48:35.989 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March o2, 1952)
02:03:17.134 = Box 13, “One Of These Four” (May 08, 1949)
02:29:59.228 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (November 1966) ***WD
02:56:00.237 = The Clock, “The Hypnotist” (July 06, 1947) ***WD
03:19:12.173 = Confession, “Doris Kane” (July 05, 1953)
03:48:54.110 = The Crime Club, “Death Blew Out a Match” (December 02, 1946)
04:18:31.379 = Sounds of Darkness, “Face of Death” (March 24, 1970)
04:44:49.882 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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

ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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Death investigators have documented cases where ordinary moments — feeding a pet, mowing grass, eating lunch — transformed into inexplicable tragedies that reveal how quickly the familiar can become fatal.

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ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
IN THIS EPISODE: As the crowds gathered for Henry’s coronation in August of 1485, an unnamed sickness was already moving through the alleys, quiet and uninvited. Before the crown even touched his head, the dying had already begun. (The English Sweat) *** Long before the word “cryptid’ was coined, people were already burying the victims of a thing in the woods that doesn’t run, doesn’t speak, and doesn’t hesitate – it kills, and then it’s gone. From the Rockies to the West African forests, the stories don’t just describe sightings — they describe actual killings. (When Cryptid Creatures Turn Violent) *** Clinical death was once considered the end, but new data — and what the revived remember — suggest otherwise. Medical researchers studying patients who died and returned to life have documented consistent reports of consciousness surviving clinical death, with experiences that remarkably match biblical descriptions of the afterlife. (What Happens When We Die) *** Researchers studying ancient Middle Eastern texts about fire-based entities called Djinn now believe these beings might actually be plasma-based interdimensional creatures that have been masquerading as everything from UFOs to shadow people. (The Djinn and Aliens) *** Scientists have discovered that the cosmic objects we've been calling black holes might actually be tunnels to other parts of the universe, and we may have been watching doorways to distant worlds without realizing it. (Could Black Holes Be Hidden Doorways?) *** But first… medical examiners and coroners have witnessed some of the most unusual and shocking deaths imaginable, proving that truth can be far stranger than any horror story. (Strangest Deaths)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:22.595 = Show Open
00:03:58.854 = The Strangest Deaths Ever Recorded
00:14:44.455 = The English Sweat
00:23:28.410 = When Cryptid Creatures Turn Violent
00:30:18.652 = What Happens When We Die?
00:39:24.317 = The Djinn
00:59:22.775 = Black Holes
01:05:53.219 = Show Close

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Djinn”: https://www.ufoinsight.com/cryptozoology/bizarre-entities/legends-of-the-djinn
“What Happens When We Die?”: https://anomalien.com/disappearance-of-pain-exit-from-the-body-and-more-stages-through-which-the-dying-go/, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14787819/near-death-experience-died-soul.html
“Black Holes”: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2502.12646
“When Cryptid Creatures Turn Violent”: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2018/04/the-most-violent-mystery-animals-of-all/
“Strangest Deaths Ever Recorded”: https://www.ranker.com/list/coroners-weird-stories/amandasedlakhevener
“The English Sweat”: https://creativehistorystories.blogspot.com/2024/06/a-rehearsal-of-hell-mysterious-english.html
Music in this episode provided by Midnight Syndicate: https://www.midnightsyndicate.com (used with permission)
Theme music provided by Alibi Music
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Originally aired: June 18, 2025
NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. (AI Policy)
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/StrangestDeaths

When 16-year-old Theresa Ann Bier vanished in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with a Bigfoot obsessed man who claimed Sasquatch kidnapped her, it became one of California's most bizarre missing person cases that remains unsolved to this day.

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IN THIS EPISODE: In 1987, 16-year-old Theresa Ann Bier vanished during a Bigfoot hunting trip. Her fellow hiker/hunter claimed Theresa was abducted by Sasquatch, but authorities suspected foul play. Decades later, Theresa remains missing. (She Was Kidnapped By Bigfoot) *** In the early 1980s, Australia became a hotspot for extraordinary UFO sightings and alien encounters, rivaling those reported in the United States and Europe. From mysterious orange orbs flying in formation to shape-shifting spacecraft and enigmatic beings, these lesser-known incidents suggest that the Land Down Under may hold a special significance for extraterrestrial visitors. Could Australia's unique geography and vast, uninhabited areas be the key to unlocking the secrets of an alien presence on Earth? (Outback Extraterrestrials) *** From 1953 to 1973, the CIA conducted a top-secret mind control program known as Project MKUltra, pushing the boundaries of ethics and legality in the name of national security. Using LSD, hypnosis, and even torture, the agency experimented on unwitting citizens and its own personnel, leaving a trail of controversy and damaged lives in its wake. Decades later, the full extent of MKUltra's operations remains shrouded in mystery, with only fragments of its dark history coming to light through declassified documents and survivor testimonies. (MKUltra and Mind Control) *** From frozen bodies in abandoned buildings to mummified remains in chimneys, there have been numerous chilling discoveries where human remains have been found in the most unexpected places. It’s just one way people – either by accident or sinister misdeeds, can simply vanish without a trace. But in a few cases, the bodies do turn up – in bizarre ways and strange locations. (Unlikely Tombs: Bizarre Places Bodies Have Been Found)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:49.492 = Show Open
00:05:11.983 = She Was Kidnapped By Bigfoot
00:14:25.079 = Outback Extraterrestrials
00:29:53.771 = Unlikely Tombs: Bizarre Places Bodies Have Been Found
00:45:18.272 = MKUltra and Mind Control
00:56:15.507 = Show Close

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“She Was Kidnapped By Bigfoot” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr27zb43
“Outback Extraterrestrials” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdhkrpjk
“MKUltra And Mind Control” source: Stephen Roget, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fj7c49k
“Unlikely Tombs: Bizarre Places Bodies Have Been Found” source: StrangeOutdoors.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yv27xud9
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Originally aired: August 20, 2024
NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. (AI Policy)
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SasquatchTookHer

Deep in the South American jungle, two men are drawn into a mystery surrounding an ancient cult and legends of the “living dead.” Here the full ten-episode serial back-to-back from Adventures By Morse! | #RetroRadio EP0439

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Prince of Evil” (April 24, 1976) ***WD
00:47:14.439 = Strange Adventure, “Vendetta” (1945)
00:50:43.969 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 1” (October 07, 1944)
01:17:15.909 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 2” (October 14, 1944)
01:43:32.139 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 3” (October 21, 1944)
02:10:06.659 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 4” (October 28, 1944)
02:36:35.279 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 5” (November 04, 1944)
03:03:08.979 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 6” (November 11, 1944)
03:29:29.889 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 7” (November 18, 1944)
03:55:42.749 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 8” (November 25, 1944)
04:22:07.969 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 9” (December 02, 1944)
04:48:36.619 = Adventures By Morse, “Land of the Living Dead, Part 10” (December 09, 1944)
05:14:48.469 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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.
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ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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When a terrified woman pounds on Nicole's door claiming someone is following her through the snowy Montreal streets, it becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse with a psychopath who's already claimed multiple victims! It’s “Face of the Foe” from The Zero Hour! | #RetroRadio EP0438

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Long Live The King Is Dead” (April 23, 1976) ***WD
00:46:44.939 = Weird Circle, “Middle Toe of Right Foot” (May 21, 1944)
01:16:23.389 = The Whistler, “Destiny” (September 03, 1943)
01:46:10.809 = Witch’s Tale, “Priest of Sekhet” (May 08, 1936)
02:13:00.869 = X Minus One, “The Tunnel Under The World, (March 14, 1956)
02:41:12.609 = The Zero Hour, “Face of the Foe, Part 1” (November 05, 1973) ***WD
03:05:06.179 = The Zero Hour, “Face of the Foe, Part 2” (November 06, 1973) ***WD
03:29:35.759 = The Zero Hour, “Face of the Foe, Part 3” (November 07, 1973) ***WD
03:54:02.709 = The Zero Hour, “Face of the Foe, Part 4” (November 08, 1973) ***WD
04:19:15.489 = The Zero Hour, “Face of the Foe, Part 5” (November 09, 1973) ***WD
04:42:38.099 = ABC Mystery Time, “My Adventure in Norfolk” (1957) ***WD (LQ)
05:06:38.091 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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.
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ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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In the heart of Utah's Uinta Basin stands a ranch where government scientists have spent millions trying to explain cattle that vanish mid-step, creatures immune to bullets, and glowing portals that may be doorways to other worlds.

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IN THIS EPISODE: Deep in the Utah wilderness lies a 512-acre ranch where cattle vanish without a trace, bulletproof wolves roam the land, and portals to other dimensions may actually exist. We step into the dangerously paranormal area of America known as Skinwalker Ranch.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In, “The Coyote Nap” (fiction)
00:22:40.584 = Show Open
00:23:46.180 = Skinwalker Ranch, Part 1
00:26:30.639 = Skinwalker Ranch, Part 2
00:42:27.726 = Skinwalker Ranch, Part 3
00:55:04.900 = Skinwalker Ranch, Part 4
00:1:03:38.463 = Show Close

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
https://weirddarkness.com/SkinwalkerRanchCoyoteNap (includes source links)
Rense01, Rense02, Ranker, All That’s Interesting, The Daily Beast, Strib, Fire of Learning, TheUnexplained@Medium,Utah.com, Equip.org
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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Originally aired: June 16, 2025
NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. (AI Policy)
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SkinwalkerRanchCoyoteNap

At a dull dinner party, a man conjures up an imaginary companion—“a woman in grey”—claiming she’ll haunt those he dislikes so he doesn’t have to deal with them. His fabrication starts having real consequences: people he dislikes begin to die, and he suspects his own creation has taken on a chilling existence! Hear the tale from Sleep No More! | #RetroRadio EP0437

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Green-Eyed Monster” (April 22, 1976)
00:46:29.709 = The Shadow, “The Flight of the Vulture” (December 10, 1939) ***WD
01:10:25.899 = Sleep No More, “Woman In Grey” and “Suspicious Gift” (March 20, 1957)
01:39:24.369 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (July 23, 1945) ***WD
01:54:03.379 = Strange Wills, “Prince of Broadway” (July 06, 1946)
02:24:00.769 = Suspense, “Uncle Henry’s Rosebush” (June 29, 1943)
02:52:00.009 = Tales of the Frightened, “Mirror of Death” (November 27, 1957)
02:57:05.089 = Theater Five, “A Very Private Phone Call” (September 30, 1964)
03:17:57.039 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirits of the Dead” (1960s)
03:20:21.009 = 2000 Plus, “Veteran Comes Home” (July 05, 1950) ***WD
03:48:38.319 = The Unexpected, “Mercy Killing” (1948)
04:03:32.899 = Unit 99, “Disturbance at a Drive-In” (March 14, 1958)
04:26:54.059 = Unsolved Mysteries, “The Lizzie Borden Case” (1936) ***WD
04:40:56.349 = Dark Venture, “Miser” (December 09, 1946)
05:10:30.870 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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.
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ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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#WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF JUNE 15, 2025: During the Black Death, medieval Europeans bathed in vinegar, slept on rotting straw, dumped waste in the streets — and still couldn’t figure out why everyone was dying.
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HOUR ONE: During the bubonic plague in the early Middle-Ages, those who became sick and were even suspected of having the plague, were forced to relocate to a quarantined island – Poveglia Island. The gruesomeness that took place there still continues today, with the island being illegal to visit – and reportedly, very haunted. (Inside Black Plague Island) *** We look at some of the bathing – and lack thereof – that took place during the bubonic plague, as well as some of the beliefs they had about diet and how it might protect from contagion. Some of the ideas of what people thought could protect them from the disease are nothing short of shocking. (Living With The Black Death)
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HOUR TWO: About 80 years after the black plague began, a different plague came upon England – a fatal one that would cause you to almost instantly perspire to death. (Death By Sweat) *** Most everyone is familiar with the plague in Europe in the early 1400s – but in the early 1900s it struck again. This time in San Francisco. If you’ve not heard that before, it could be because the U.S. government tried to cover it up. (The Plague of San Francisco) *** Of all the imagery that comes to mind when hearing the words “bubonic plague” the most prevalent is most certainly that of the doctors – and the odd, bird-like masks they would wear. Why they dressed that way is interesting – but what the doctors did while wearing those suits and in their labs as they tried to battle the illness is absolutely horrifying. (Plague Doctors) *** And it probably comes as no surprise that something so deadly and horrific as the black plague would leave behind some residual paranormal energy – and boy is there a lot of it. (A Plague of Ghosts)
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: We look at some of the bathing – and lack thereof – that took place during the bubonic plague, as well as some of the beliefs they had about diet and how it might protect from contagion. Some of the ideas of what people thought could protect them from the disease are nothing short of shocking. (Living With The Black Death – CONTINUED) *** Europe just could not escape plagues of any kind – for example, the plague that made you, against your will, keep dancing until you dropped dead. (The Dance of Death)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Inside Black Plague Island” by Cheryl Adams Richkoff for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/v85y7k6
“Plague Doctors” by Melissa Sartore for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/rmap5d8
“Death By Sweat” by Melissa Sartore for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/vqpvgrz
“The Dance of Death” by Melissa Satore for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/u6kdwgp
“The Plague of San Francisco” by Melissa Brinks for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/sbaht69
“Living With The Black Death” by Genevieve Carlton for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/tcbo9af,https://tinyurl.com/sfkjhrg; and Kellen Perry for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/u4bxkuf
“A Plague of Ghosts” by Erin Wisti for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/tm2cxzr
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Over four decades, Lynda Jones experienced multiple alien abductions beginning with a terrifying 1979 encounter that left her with 90 minutes of missing time, mysterious pregnancies she never remembered, and recurring visits from sinister men in trilby hats.

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ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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IN THIS EPISODE: On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 crashed moments after takeoff from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport… resulting in not only almost 300 lives being lost, but also leaving behind ghostly figures trying to make their connecting flights or retrieve their luggage. (The Flight 191 Disaster) *** In 1966, Richard Speck committed a crime so horrific it gave birth to the term "random mass murder" and changed America forever. His brutal slaying of eight nursing students in Chicago shocked the nation. His time in prison, depraved. (The Original Random Mass Murderer) *** Decimation, was a horrifying practice, where one in ten soldiers would be randomly selected and beaten to death by their own comrades. It continued much longer than most think… well into the 20th century! (Death By Decimation) *** In the 19th century, a man named Samuel Rowbotham sparked a controversial movement by claiming the Earth was flat – and the flat Earth theory continues to attract people even today. (Rejecting The Curve) *** The Ark of the Covenant, a legendary religious artifact, has captivated imaginations for millennia, sparking countless theories about its true nature and whereabouts. What many seek, however, is what is inside.(What Is Inside The Ark of the Covenant?)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:12.351 = Show Open
00:04:05.660 = The Alien Abductions of Lynda Jones
00:22:12.198 = The Flight 191 Disaster
00:29:54.902 = The Original Random Mass Murderer
00:40:11.933 = Death By Decimation
00:45:33.419 = Rejecting The Curve
00:53:29.811 = What Is Inside The Ark of the Covenant?
01:00:04.317 = Show Close

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Alien Abduction of Lynda Jones” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/435pws87
“The Flight 191 Disaster” by Troy Taylor for AmericanHauntingsInk.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xy8mu(used with permission)
“The Original Random Mass Murderer” source: Jessika M. Thomas, Unspeakable Crimes at Ranker.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8er27w
“Death By Decimation” source: Kaleena Fraga, AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycku39yd
“Rejecting The Curve” source: Kaushik Patowary, AmusingPlanet.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/33637ayf
“What Is Inside The Ark of the Covenant?” source: Jim Willis, AncientOriginsUnleashed.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rh6b6my
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Originally aired: August 14, 2024
NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. (AI Policy)
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LyndaJones

While most people look to the skies for UFOs, the real alien activity might be happening in the unexplored depths beneath our oceans.

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ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
IN THIS EPISODE: Sightings of advanced alien craft disappearing beneath the waves are as frequent as those in the skies. Are these submerged realms hiding the true secrets of alien life on Earth? (Extraterrestrials In The Abyss) *** In 1969, a strange man's disturbing "joke" about strangling a woman led to the unraveling of a horrific series of murders. Jerome "Jerry" Brudos, known as the "Shoe Fetish Killer," had been living a double life - family man by day, brutal serial killer by night. Somehow, his childhood obsession with women's shoes spiraled into a murderous rampage that shocked the public and ended only when a secret workshop revealed its grisly contents. (The Shoe Fetish Killer) *** In the heart of New Orleans' Garden District stands Buckner Mansion, a breathtaking testament to antebellum opulence and a magnet for ghost hunters and history buffs alike. Built to outshine its rivals, this Greek Revival masterpiece has witnessed over 150 years of triumphs, tragedies, and unexplained phenomena. From its days as a slaveholder's showpiece to its starring role in TV’s "American Horror Story," Buckner Mansion continues to captivate visitors with its grandeur and the persistent whispers of its spectral inhabitants. (White Columns, Dark Secrets: The Buckner Mansion) *** In the 6th century AD, a terrifying sea monster known as Porphyrios emerged from the depths to wreak havoc on Byzantine ships, challenging even Emperor Justinian's mighty fleet. This legendary whale, whether sperm whale or orca, became the stuff of nightmares for sailors and the subject of heated debate among historians for centuries. (The Bosphorus Beast Porphyrios) *** The enigmatic Nazca lines have puzzled archaeologists and enthusiasts for decades, with some claiming they're ancient runways for extraterrestrial visitors or evidence of advanced human flight. But as we delve deeper into the mystery, we find that the truth may be far more grounded in human ingenuity and cultural symbolism than sci-fi fantasies. (Nazca’s Alien Runways)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:49.798 = Show Open
00:05:01.075 = Extraterrestrials In The Abyss
00:20:59.332 = The Shoe Fetish Killer
00:29:21.655 = White Columns, Dark Secrets: The Buckner Mansion
00:37:40.159 = Nazca’s Alien Runways
00:43:11.921 = The Bosphorus Beast Porphyrios
00:54:01.734 = Show Close

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
BOOK: “The Alien Jigsaw” by Katharina Wilson: https://amzn.to/3YzBFpO
BOOK: “Connections: Solving Our Alien Abduction Mystery” by Anna Jamerson & Beth Collings: https://amzn.to/4cieTpJ
“Extraterrestrials In The Abyss” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3hbv2u
“The Shoe Fetish Killer” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8vm6k7 (used with permission)
“White Columns, Dark Secrets: The Buckner Mansion” source: Donna Sarkar, AllThatsInteresting.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc43br4r
“The Bosphorus Beast Porphyrios” source: Jorge Alvarez, La Brujula Verde (translated from Spanish):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckwndt2
“Nazca’s Alien Runways” source: Caleb Strom, AncientOriginsUnleased.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2tfr8skp
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(Over time links 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.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: August 06, 2024
NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. (AI Policy)
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SubmergedSecrets