When the sun sets over the Navajo reservation, ancient legends come alive — and those who’ve seen the skinwalkers will never forget the eyes watching from the shadows.

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IN THIS EPISODE: Numerous Reddit users describe their own personal encounters with strange creatures that might be described as werewolves or wendigos… but even further skin deep. (Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters) *** In 1836, an unsuspecting passerby entered the Gardette-LePrete mansion and uncovered a scene of unimaginable horror. (Blood Soaked Gardette LePrete Mansion) *** Is it possible that some classic UFO events were actually hallucinations by people on drugs? (Psychedelic UFO Sightings) *** Ann Hodges, the only person struck by a meteorite who survived it, suffered a nervous breakdown after a media frenzy and a court battle for meteorite ownership. (Struck By a Meteor) *** A mysterious sighting in the night spawned the legend of one of West Virginia's creepiest cryptids. (The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster) *** A Weirdo family member tells the story of a ghost named Matilda. (Matilda)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:35.685 = Show Open
00:03:27.394 = True Stories of Skinwalkers And Shapeshifters
00:45:35.637 = Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion
00:50:49.458 = Psychedelic UFO Sightings
00:59:28.709 = Struck By A Meteor
01:07:33.569 = Legend Of The Flatwoods Monster
01:14:37.565 = Matilda
01:18:08.469 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters” by Nida Sea: http://bit.ly/2Xzkaml
“Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2Lb3RKI
“Psychedelic UFO Sightings” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2LSsETx
“Struck By a Meteor” by Martin Chalakoski: http://bit.ly/2xBwmZ5
“The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster” by Orin Grey: http://bit.ly/32jIImG
“Matilda” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com
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Originally aired: June 2022
EPISODE PAGE – Includes list of sources: https://weirddarkness.com/FaceToFaceWithFear
TAGS: skinwalkers, navajo legends, shapeshifters, paranormal encounters, supernatural beings, cryptids, ghost stories, weird darkness, flatwoods monster, unexplained phenomena, true crime history, alien encounters, haunted mansion, UFO sightings, native american folklore, butcher of kansas city, real ghost experiences, mysterious creatures, horror stories, urban legends, paranormal eyewitness, creepy tales, folklore, unsolved mysteries, strange sightings, darren marlar, creepy podcast, supernatural podcast, scary stories

A 1950s passenger plane vanishes without a trace – then lands 35 years later with 92 skeletons still buckled in their seats. What is the truth of the story?

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IN THIS EPISODE: Critics of the Santiago Flight 513 story insist it’s nothing more than an urban myth or an attempt to sell newspapers. But is there evidence to contradict their conclusions? (The Time Warp of Santiago Flight 513) *** Help! Help! Oh, my God! Frank is murdering the whole family. Rouse the neighbors!” These cries from a terrified woman led to the story of several attempted murders – and a song that most have forgotten. (The 30th Street Murder) *** After a series of attacks on farm animals in Puerto Rico, numerous people reported sightings of the creature at fault. But the strange thing is that none of the reports seemed to match – as if each sighting was of a different unknown animal. (Chupacabra Shapeshifter) *** Behind his friendly demeanor lurked a deadly obsession with torture and murder. He soon earned the label, “The Butcher of Kansas City.” (Robert Berdella) *** Weirdo family member Chris Misulich tells the true story of him and his friends getting exactly what they asked for… and wishing they hadn’t. (Be Careful What You Wish For)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:00:55.109 = Show Open
00:03:02.086 = The Time Warp of Santiago Flight 513
00:09:10.878 = The 30th Street Murder
00:16:03.747 = Chupacabra Shapeshifter
00:22:03.309 = Robert Berdella, The Butcher of Kansas City
00:27:30.144 = Be Careful What You Wish For
00:32:51.986 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Time Warp of Santiago Flight 513” by Lew Hewitt: http://bit.ly/2xDYI56
“The 30th Street Murder” by Robert Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/2XwTlnz.
“Chupacabra Shapeshifter” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2NIGfz5
“Robert Berdella – Butcher of Kansas City” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/30sRCwJ
“Be Careful What You Wish For” by Weird family member Chris Misulich
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Originally aired: June 2021
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Flight513
TAGS: paranormal stories, unexplained mysteries, time travel, Flight 513, Chupacabra, shapeshifter, Robert Berdella, Butcher of Kansas City, serial killer, true crime, urban legends, historical murders, Puerto Rico mysteries, ghost stories, paranormal encounters, Weird Darkness, supernatural phenomena, historical true crime, cryptids, 30th Street Murder, camping horror stories, real-life horror

A forgotten cathedral, a sinister scrapbook, and a demon sketched from memory — some illustrations should never come to life. *** Hear the story from BBC’s radio show, Ghost Story in the episode, “Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook!” | #RetroRadio EP0389

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Slick And The Dead” (January 23, 1976) ***WD
00:47:35.109 = The Whistler, “Justice” (June 12, 1943)
01:18:11.389 = The Witch’s Tale, “Statue of Thor” (May 22, 1933)
01:42:11.659 = X Minus One, “Time And Time Again” (January 11, 1956)
02:11:17.929 = ABC Mystery Time, “Sherlock Speckled Band” (May 01, 1956) ***WD
02:35:59.329 = Strange Adventure, “Savage One” (1945) ***WD
02:39:23.949 = Appointment With Fear, “Morning Glory” (July 19, 1943) ***WD
03:07:59.619 = BBC Ghost Story, “Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook” (1997)
03:22:50.619 = Beyond The Green Door, “John Otis – Mr. Dunn, Disposer” (1966) ***WD
03:26:59.151 = Box 13, “Dan and the Wonderful Lamp” (March 27, 1949)
03:54:41.309 = Incredible But True, “Two Heads Are Better” (1950-1951)
03:58:40.349 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “The Bitter Pill” (1992)
04:29:14.209 = The Clock, “Angel With Two Faces” (May 25, 1947) ***WD
04:52:46.103 = Show Close

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What really happened inside the Borden house that bloody summer morning — and could Lizzie’s silence have been hiding more than just guilt?

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IN THIS EPISODE: She looms large in the annals of American crime lore. A romantic relationship gone awry and troubles at home could explain why many still believe Lizzie Borden killed her parents. (Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden) *** Many years before Adolph Hitler and Germany’s Nazis created Auschwitz, there was another concentration camp that experienced deaths in tens of thousands. But this encampment of turpitude wasn’t located in Germany – or anywhere near Europe. It was located in the land of the free… the home of the brave. The USA. (The Devil’s Punchbowl) *** Several people have returned from their near-death experiences reporting they were briefly in the fiery pits of hell. Is there any truth to their claims? (They Escaped Hell’s Clutches) *** Have you ever seen what appears to be a shadow person or dark figure (stationary or moving) with your own eyes, close up or far away, ​maybe even in your peripheral vision or dream state? Perhaps you have felt the sensation of someone  standing behind you and then you turn around but no one was there? What is it that you are seeing when this happens? (Who Are The Shadow People?)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:00:50.704 = Show Open
00:02:54.240 = Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden
00:19:18.753 = They Escaped Hell’s Clutches
00:26:44.011 = The Devil’s Punchbowl: America’s Concentration Camp
00:34:34.889 = Who Are The Shadow People?
01:02:18.973 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden” written by Darren Marlar ***Sources include Aliza Polkes: http://bit.ly/2X60g70, Zillow: http://bit.ly/2X6TmOM, Kelly McClure: http://bit.ly/2KDy3hj, Catherine Phelan: http://bit.ly/2xkNsdv, Sarah Mangiola: http://bit.ly/2xdVd55. Lizzie Borden monologue written by Brandy Purdy:https://amzn.to/2IRCCTb, female narration by voice actor Katrina Carpenter: http://bit.ly/2Jdd8hZ
“The Devil’s Punchbowl: America’s Concentration Camp” by Claire Bernish: http://bit.ly/2YeAlqd
“They Escaped Hell’s Clutches” posted at Earth Chronicles: http://bit.ly/2xoGl49
“Who Are The Shadow People?” by Natalia Kuna: http://bit.ly/2X10esl
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Originally aired: June 05, 2022
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LizzieBordenFinalTestimony
TAGS: Lizzie Borden, Lizzie Borden axe murders, Fall River Massachusetts, Abby Borden, Andrew Borden, Borden murders, true crime podcast, historical true crime, unsolved murders, 1800s murder case, Victorian crime, female killers, women who kill, Lizzie Borden trial, Borden house ghost, Maplecroft Mansion, haunted bed and breakfast, historical fiction, Brandy Purdy, Secrets of Lizzie Borden, axe murder mystery, Victorian scandal, infamous trials, paranormal history, haunted Massachusetts, ghost stories, murder mystery, crime reenactment, murder confessions, Lizzie Borden diary, 19th century crime, creepy historical tales, Weird Darkness podcast, supernatural crime stories, historical unsolved mystery, Borden family drama, Victorian America crime, spooky B&Bs, haunted houses USA, eerie real stories, ghosts and legends, murder house tourism, haunted inns, cursed homes, Lizzie Borden bed and breakfast

These orphanages once held children… now they hold something far more chilling.

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IN THIS EPISODE: We’ll explore chilling stories of haunted orphanages, where the echoes of heartbroken and lonely children linger long after the buildings have been abandoned. (Haunted Orphanage Stories) *** “If only these walls could talk,” we’ve heard people say. But what if the walls could talk? In the world of paranormal investigations, the “Stone Tape Theory” is gaining recognition – or at least raising eyebrows and intrigue. Could the walls of your home have recorded your horrific death – and then replay that scene as a haunting? (The Stone Tape Theory) *** One thing is for sure in this life – and that is, your life will eventually cease. How you go out could make or break your legacy. Freak accidents are something you’d probably want to avoid, but they happen – and I have a few examples to share. (Weird Deaths) *** In the misty expanse of Bodmin Moor, a tragic tale of love, jealousy, and murder unfolded in 1844. When Charlotte Dymond's lifeless body was found, all eyes turned to her lover, Matthew Weeks, whose subsequent execution left many questioning his guilt. (The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond) *** The Urantia Book – a fascinating and controversial text that blends science, religion, and philosophy into a cosmic narrative of divine beings and celestial order. But no one knows who wrote it. (The Urantia Book Of Cosmic Thought) *** I’m trying something new by telling a true story of old murder in an old detective style… I call it “Murder Noir” and tonight’s case will be the death of Jeanette Earnest in Fort Worth in 1954. (Murder Noir, Jeanette Earnest) *** On Monday 17th October 1814, a terrible disaster claimed the lives of at least 8 people. A bizarre industrial accident resulted in the release of a tsunami onto the streets of London… comprised entirely of beer. (A Sudden Wave of Suds)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:11.492 = Show Open
00:04:10.942 = Haunted Orphanage Stories
00:17:50.495 = The Urantia Book of Cosmic Thought
00:24:16.312 = The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond
00:29:43.049 = The Stone Tape Theory
00:39:43.488 = Weird Deaths
00:48:41.582 = A Sudden Wave of Suds
00:53:53.546 = Murder Noir: “The Case of the Obsessed Uncle”
01:00:44.516 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Haunted Orphanage Stories” source: Elle Tharp, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjhkvhs7
“The Urantia Book Of Cosmic Thought” source: Zoe Mitchel, Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2yax9yes(Read the Urantia Book online: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4e5a45ca)
“The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond” source: Les Hewitt, Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4aczfd8r
“Murder Noir: The Case of the Obsessed Uncle” source: Robert A. Waters, Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39mw7shb
“Weird Deaths” written by Kelsie Christine McConnell for The-Line-Up.com (used with permission):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckzkny2
“A Sudden Wave of Suds” source: Ben Johnson, Historic-UK.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8br9ap
“The Stone Tape Theory” by Rachel Elizabeth for The-Line-Up.com (used with permission):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8rfdy8
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Originally aired: June 04, 2024
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedOrphanges
TAGS: haunted orphanages, ghost stories, paranormal podcast, creepy orphanage tales, real haunted places, ghosts of children, abandoned orphanages, scary orphanage stories, true ghost stories, haunted places you can visit, paranormal activity, haunted locations, Weird Darkness podcast, scary podcast episodes, haunted institutions, ghost hunting stories, real life haunted orphanages, crybaby lane haunting, Guthrie Boys Home ghost, St John’s Orphanage Goulburn, Savannah haunted orphanage, Gore Orphanage ghosts, Odd Fellows Home Liberty MO, Twin Bridges Orphanage, St Marys Orphanage Galveston, Holy Family Orphanage Michigan, Vallejo haunted orphanage, Fairmount Children’s Home, Elizabeth Orphan Asylum, Gettysburg haunted orphanage, St Vincent’s Guest House ghosts, child spirits haunting, dark history orphanages, abandoned haunted buildings, urban exploration ghost stories, ghost sightings at orphanages, eerie ghost encounters, haunted travel destinations, supernatural stories, real ghost encounters

The lady of an old English manor and estate is determined not to let anyone usurp her position – otherwise they’ll have to deal with the LADY OF THE MIST! Hear the chilling tale from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0388

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Lady of the Mist” (January 21, 1976) ***WD
00:47:23.239 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Eris” (1984)
01:18:02.039 = Stay Tuned, “The Bogey Man Will Get Your” (1945) ***WD
01:33:36.039 = Strange, “Deja Vu In France” (1955) ***WD
01:49:43.859 = Suspense, “The ABC Murders” (May 18, 1943) ***WD
02:18:29.759 = Tales of the Frightened, “Don’t Lose your Head” (1957)
02:24:27.749 = Tales From The Tomb, “A Ghost Or a Vampire” (1960s)
02:31:05.909 = Theater Five, “Odyssey of Number Fourteen” (September 22, 1964)
02:52:59.579 = The Unexpected, “Handle With Care” (1948)
03:05:42.679 = Unit 99, “Investigate Prowler” (January 31, 1958)
03:29:53.299 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD
03:45:43.989 = Dark Venture, “Pursuit” (July 31, 1945) ***WD
04:16:34.559 = The Weird Circle, “Cask of Amontillado” (April 09, 1944)
04:45:58.981 = Show Close

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In 1916, Marion Lambert was found dead in the snow with cyanide on her hand. Today her ghost still lingers for justice and closure.

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IN THIS EPISODE: Author Troy Taylor tells one of his favorite true ghost tales – it’s the haunting story of Marion Lambert, the girl in the snow. (The Girl In The Snow) *** A boy thinks he sees a man in his rearview mirror, but the figure disappears – just to reappear again. And it was then that the terrifying things began to happen to his family. (Angel of Death In The Rearview Mirror) *** Native Americans have a legend of a terrible skinwalker that not only can shapeshift, but also control its victims by thought. (Mind Controlling Skinwalker) *** A girl’s sleepover with friends turns into a literal nightmare. Weirdo family member Jacque Sicks tells her story. (Slumber Party of Horror)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:18.658 = Show Open
00:02:51.847 = The Girl In The Snow
00:26:40.551 = Angel Of Death In The Rearview Mirror
00:29:27.995 = Mind Controlling Skinwalker
00:36:44.041 = Slumber Party of Horror
00:41:09.738 = Show Close

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Girl In The Snow” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2I5AgOW
“Angel of Death In The Rearview Mirror” by Zarza: http://bit.ly/2K9c0xM
“Mind Controlling Skinwalker” by Ellen Lloyd http://bit.ly/2HHNO3T and A. Sutherland http://bit.ly/2W293Bs for Ancient Pages
“Slumber Party of Horror” by Jacque Sicks, submitted to WeirdDarkness.com
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Originally aired: May 29, 2019
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/GhostOfTheGirlInTheSnow
TAGS: Marion Lambert, Will Orpet, Marion Lambert murder, Lake Forest mystery, 1916 murder case, Marion Lambert ghost, unsolved historical crimes, Weird Darkness podcast, Sheridan Road ghost, ghost of Marion Lambert, cyanide poisoning case, early 20th century murder, true crime podcast, haunted Illinois, paranormal Illinois, true ghost stories, Deerfield High School murder, Sacred Heart Convent Lake Forest, vintage true crime, ghostly apparitions, haunted Sheridan Road, famous murder trials, historic murder cases, Midwest true crime, haunted forest story, Marion Lambert haunting, tragic love story murder, spectral sightings Illinois, Chicago true crime history, Weird Darkness true crime, supernatural unsolved cases

He aimed at an elk — and ended up aboard a cube-shaped spaceship with paralyzed animals and a toothy alien named Ausso One.

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IN THIS EPISODE: In October 1974, Carl Higdon ventured into Wyoming's wilderness for a routine elk hunt, only to encounter something beyond belief: a humanoid figure and an otherworldly craft. His shocking encounter, complete with mysterious pills, a transparent cube, and a journey to an alien planet, defies explanation and continues to baffle experts to this day. (Ausso One, The Non-Human Humanoid) *** In a remote Mexican village, a young boy stumbles upon a gruesome ritual led by a self-proclaimed goddess, Magdalena Solis. As the cult's depravity spirals out of control, the authorities descend upon the village, uncovering a tale of human sacrifice, orgies, and drug-fueled madness. (High Priestess of Blood) *** In the early morning hours of August 26, 1986, the lifeless body of 18-year-old Jennifer Levin was discovered in Central Park, sparking a media frenzy that would dub her murderer, the "Preppy Killer." (Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer) *** Small mistakes can have big consequences, especially when they happen at critical moments in history. From an unlocked gate that led to the fall of Constantinople to a forgotten login that halted background checks for gun permits, we’ll look at a few “brain farts” that changed the course of history in ways no one could have predicted (Small Mistakes, Big Consequences)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:00.175 = Show Open
00:03:24.124 = Ausso One: The Non-Human Humanoid
00:21:12.207 = Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer
00:34:03.260 = The Elusive Holy Grail
00:41:35.491 = The High Priestess of Blood
00:52:29.335 = Small Mistakes, Big Consequences
00:58:58.658 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The High Priestess of Blood” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2w4b35w5
“Small Mistakes, Big Consequences” source: Jordan Breeding, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p99tmau
“Ausso One, The Non-Human Humanoid” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4acyve4n
“The Elusive Holy Grail” source: Austin Harvey, All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckj9sj5
“Robert Chambers; The Preppy Killer’ source: Cat McAuliffe, Unspeakable Crimes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8pp9kj
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Originally aired: June 03, 2024
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HOUR ONE: Just because the Ouija board is made by a board game manufacturer does not mean it should be treated like a toy – as many have discovered. *** The similar game, Charlie Charlie seems more innocent – but is so dangerous that in one school where children were playing it, they had to call in an exorcist. *** And you never know when playing any of these types of games what kind of spirit you might be inviting into our realm – but I can tell you this…. It’s never good. They might pretend to be good, but that’s far from the truth. And one particular demon has found notoriety through the Ouija board community, a demon you don’t want to risk opening a door for. It’s name is Zozo.
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HOUR TWO: Did lost cosmonauts make it into space before Yuri Gagarin? (The Tombs in Space) *** Don't take a gift from Gracie Watson's grave... or her life-like statue might cry tears of blood. (Gracie’s Ghost) *** Did Bonnie Scott run away? Was she kidnapped? Murdered perhaps? All anyone knew was that no one had a clue where she was. She had simply disappeared without a trace. (The Murder of Bonnie Leigh Scott) *** A latchkey kid comes home to an empty house… or so they thought until they heard footsteps in another room. (The Laundry Room)
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: People often encounter strange and frightening things when they experience sleep paralysis – but in one particular story, the horrors began well before going to bed. (Sleep Paralysis in Bangkok) *** Samuel Joselyn was buried in 1810 in a North Carolina cemetery.  Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that Samuel was actually DEAD at the time of his burial! (Buried Alive in Wilmington) *** in 1894 Rosa Lochner was a witness to murder, but she had been deaf since birth and her spoken vocabulary was limited. So how could she testify against the accused? (Murder In Pantomime) *** A boy wakes to find his previously closed curtains now open – and the only explanation involves a previous resident of the house he’s now living in. (Strange Manifestations) *** Mention the word “Chupacabra” and most people will think of a strange, hairless dog-like animal. They are never described as having the ability to fly… until now. (Winged Chupacabras) *** These UFOs aren’t shiny metallic discs or cigar-shaped spaceships. They are humanoid – and they fly without the help of a jetpack, wings, cape or even a broom to sit on. And the sightings are still coming in all throughout Mexico. (The Flying Humanoids of Mexico) *** The North Carolina Cherokee have a story about how dangerous it can be even near a calm river – where the waters can suddenly foam and a giant beast can appear on the rocks. (James and the Giant Leech) *** Supernatural women, shadowy men, odd animal sightings, and more… they can all be found at late-night truck stops if you’re not careful. (Truck Stop Horror Stories)
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Charlie Charlie” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydpwych9, and “Ouija Boards” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mzyfmweeby Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift
“ZoZo the Ouija Board Demon” by Maggie Clendenin for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/xtc8x9pe
“The Tombs in Space” posted at The Unredacted: http://ow.ly/nW5U30mwbWw
“Gracie’s Ghost” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/arFz30mwaLc
“The Murder of Bonnie Leigh Scott” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: http://ow.ly/v6wX30mwbwW
“The Laundry Room” submitted anonymously to Weird Darkness
“Sleep Paralysis in Bangkok” by MarkiO for YourGhostStories.com: http://ow.ly/FUOD30mwc0C
“Truckstop Horror Stories” by Erin McCann for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/wldxxnl
“Buried Alive in Wilmington” by TheresaHPIR for Theresa’s Haunted History of the Tri-State: https://tinyurl.com/rr4cvoh
“Murder in Pantomime” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y97rswf5
“Strange Manifestation” by Brian Abraham posted at My Haunted Life Too: https://tinyurl.com/wmlzd22
“Winged Chupacabras” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/th8p7ox
“The Flying Humanoids of Mexico” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/urxujoc
“James and the Giant Leech” by James Mooney from the book “Myths of the Cherokee”: https://amzn.to/2JHpUFo
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