Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

A centuries-old Massachusetts inn that once hosted Benedict Arnold now sits empty with toys on its stairs and dolls in its rooms, available for just $160,000 cash.


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For most of human history, nighttime wasn't just dark – it was a completely different world where survival itself became uncertain.

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Read the transcript for this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/when-darkness-meant-death/

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:42.332 = Show Open
00:04:11.358 = PART ONE: The Blind Hours, When Darkness Made Humans Prey
00:21:54.369 = PART TWO: Stone and Terror – How Darkness Shaped Everything We Built
00:54:00.479 = PART THREE: Hell After Sunset – The Transformation Of Satan From Idea To Night Stalker
01:22:14.863 = PART FOUR: Mountains Of Dead – The Economy And Biology Of Pre-Electric Darkness
01:49:45.624 = PART FIVE: Darkness As A Weapon – From Medieval Devils To Modern Surveillance
02:10:54.428 = PART SIX: Hardwired For Horror – The Biology Of Darkness Fear
02:36:06.469 = PART SEVEN: Still Afraid – The Darkness Economy And Our Unchangeable Fear
02:57:30.431 = PART EIGHT: The Darkness That Waits: Humanity's Fragile Victory Over Night
03:04:47.838 = Show Close
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…https://weirddarkness.com/when-darkness-meant-death/
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EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DeathFromDarkness
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.
#DarkHistory #LifeBeforeElectricity #MedievalLife #TrueHorror #HistoryDocumentary
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.

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When a woman falls to her death from her eighth-floor terrace, her son Bruce—who had been receiving telepathic warnings of danger all day—immediately suspects her husband murdered her to be free to marry his secretary. (“The Doctor’s Evidence” from CBS Radio Mystery Theater) | #RetroRadio EP0525

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Doctor’s Evidence” (December 16, 1976)
00:46:38.974 = BBC Fear on 4, “Vicious Fish” (January 21, 1993)
01:15:44.424 = Five Minute Mysteries, “Fine Art of Murder” (1947-1950)
01:20:45.511 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Raven” (1960s)
01:30:11.773 = Future Tense, “The Parade” (May 27, 1974) ***WD (LQ)
01:56:12.538 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “History of a Mug” (August 09, 1945) ***WD
02:25:18.290 = Hall of Fantasy, “Tell Tale Heart” (June 01, 1953) ***WD
02:48:56.978 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Walk on the Water” (July 12, 1980)
03:14:28.403 = The Haunting Hour, “The Thought” (July 13, 1945)
03:41:32.939 = Hermit’s Cave, “The Nameless Day” (1940)
04:06:25.828 = Mystery is My Hobby, “Kenneth Prengle: Polo Player” (1947-1948)
04:29:28.202 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Man With The Twisted Lip” (May 06, 1946) ***WD
04:57:51.438 = 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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A Virginia man's collapse inches from salvation becomes a medical miracle that defies the grim statistics of the deadliest heart attack
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The beloved entertainer's ghost has allegedly been heard repeating his famous catchphrase beneath the stage where his ashes rest, joining centuries of theatrical hauntings at the historic venue.

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In 1773, America opened its first mental hospital where patients were chained to walls, strapped into terror-inducing "tranquilizer chairs," and buried in unmarked graves—and some say they never left.

IN THIS EPISODE: Eastern State hospital was originally known as the Public Hospital for Persons of Insane and Disordered Minds, built in 1773. It was America’s first mental asylum – and the horrors in the minds of its patients couldn’t compare to the horrors of the asylum itself. (The Hauntings of Eastern State Mental Asylum) *** 
Weirdo family member Krysta Lee shares a personal encounter with a spirit in her bathroom. (Cool Hand On My Shoulder) *** Belief in witches, hexes, and powerful spirits was prevalent in the 19th century, and into the 20th century. In fact, in rural areas of Pennsylvania, it might still be practiced today. So it’s the perfect setting for a murder involving curses, and a local witch. (The Witch of Ringtown) *** Parking tickets, floppy disks and escaped victims – these helped catch a handful of serial murderers who would likely have never been caught otherwise. (When Killers Capture Themselves) *** It’s been called a freak of nature, as weird as it is beautiful. Seen here are terrifying flying entities, giant skeletons, and even the legendary Bigfoot. We’ll look at the mysterious, strange, and dangerous Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia. (Bigfoot, Giant Skeletons, and Okefenokee Swamp)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:02.944 = Show Open
00:03:07.033 = Hauntings Of Eastern State Mental Asylum
00:13:13.377 = Cool Hand On My Shoulder
00:14:07.521 = When Killers Capture Themselves
00:27:05.595 = The Witch of Ringtown
00:41:36.173 = Bigfoot, Giant Skeletons, and Okefenokee Swamp
00:46:41.181 = Show Close
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Hauntings of Eastern State Mental Asylum” by Inigo Gonzalez for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y7n4tnk6
“Cool Hand On My Shoulder” by Weirdo family member Krysta Lee
“The Witch of Ringtown” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/y9a6n4q2
“When Killers Capture Themselves” by Abbey White for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/ybpl4cfo
“Bigfoot, Giant Skeletons, and the Okefenokee Swamp” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y8emzv4f
=====(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.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 14, 2020
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/EasternStateHospital
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.
#HauntedAsylum #DarkHistory #TrueCrime #Paranormal #AbandonedPlaces

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A metallic orb falls from the Colombian sky, appears to respond to Sanskrit mantras, and carbon dating suggests it's older than civilization itself.

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A robot manufacturer discovers his new competitor's "perfect" humanoid servants may be too devoted to protecting humanity — from humanity itself. | #RetroRadio EP0524

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Smoking Pistol” (December 14, 1976)
00:46:16.676 = Dimension X, “With Folded Hands” (April 15, 1950)
01:14:03.799 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Devil’s Cavern” (April 03, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
01:25:57.539 = The Creaking Door, “Cards” (1964-1965) ***WD
01:53:31.258 = Eleventh Hour, “Accident On Curve” (1950-1971) ***WD
02:18:48.244 = Escape, “Dream of Armageddon” (September 05, 1948)
02:48:18.719 = Everyman’s Theater, “Cat Wife” (October 18, 1940)
03:17:18.126 = Murder By Experts, “Dig Your Own Grave” (August 15, 1949)
03:47:13.913 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Escape” (January 08, 1958)
04:06:24.369 = Faces In Windows, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD
04:30:04.390 = Dark Fantasy, “Demon Tree” (December 05, 1941)
04:53:45.567 = 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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"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.
= = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas
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Something was wrong that September morning in the Nevada desert, where the shadows of classified aircraft and conspiracy theories have stretched across the sand since time began.

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They were devoted fathers and husbands by day, but something dark was brewing beneath the surface that would destroy everything they claimed to love.

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IN THIS EPISODE: Between the years 1925 and 1927, a young teenage girl named Eleonore Zugun from Romania, became the most closely observed, investigated and tested poltergeist victim of the 20th century. Her story is terrifying. (The Romanian Poltergeist Girl) *** When you become a celebrity, you expect certain individuals to go past being fans and into being fanatics. Even stalkers. It’s always been that way. Not even Clark Gable was spared – and one woman named Violet made his life a living nightmare. (Dear Mr. Gable) *** There is a rumor that Jacques Cousteau dove to the bottom of Lake Tahoe and filmed a creature but did not release the film saying that “The world was not yet ready for what’s down there”. What is at the bottom of Lake Tahoe? (The Lake Tahoe Monster) *** There is a type of mass murder that draws true-crime connoisseurs like no other… familicide, more often called family annihilation. It is a crime that has invoked horror and fascination in equal measures.  (The Psychology of Family Annihilators)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:03:50.076 = Show Open
00:05:49.891 = The Psychology of Family Annihilators
00:29:28.433 = Dear Mr. Gable
00:43:21.286 = Romanian Poltergeist Girl
00:58:16.772 = Lake Tahoe Monster
01:11:18.883 = Show Close
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Psychology of Family Annihilators” and “Family Annihilators Case Studies” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveler: https://tinyurl.com/y3av5wxn, and Jody Allen for Stay At Home Mum: https://tinyurl.com/y2fuwnhh
“Dear Mr. Gable” is from Deranged LA Crimes: https://tinyurl.com/yyqletev, https://tinyurl.com/y4bou5s2
“The Romanian Poltergeist Girl” from Euro Paranormal: https://tinyurl.com/y59b7ojt
“The Lake Tahoe Monster” by Richard Freeman for Fortean Zoology: https://tinyurl.com/y4fxsdue
=====(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.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: October 14, 2020
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FamilyAnnihilators
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.
#TrueCrime #Familicide #CriminalPsychology #TrueCrimeDocumentary #FamilyAnnihilator