Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

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  • “CURSE OF THE BONES”, “ALIEN ALERT” and MORE Scary Stories Written By KIDS! #MicroTerrors
    “The Curse of the Bones” by Kieran Cryderman, age 6
    “The Wedding Day” by Heidi Bauman-Smith, age 5
    “The Thing In My Closet” by Carrick Wells, age 8
    “Alien Alert” by Alora, age 9

    Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
    Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
    Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
    Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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    Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025#ScaryStoriesForKids #StoriesForKids #KidsStories #HalloweenKids #MicroTerrors #HalloweenStories
    13 min
  • THE DARK TRUTH ABOUT ELVES: Disease, Death, Demons, and Devil Worship
    Before Tolkien turned them into noble archers, medieval people believed elves were dangerous beings who shot invisible arrows that caused mental illness, stabbing pains, and livestock death.

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    IN THIS EPISODE: Elves – they are portrayed as helpful and joyous when helping a shoemaker, or a jolly old man with a white beard at the north pole. But they are portrayed as evil in some other cultures – even claimed to be in league with the devil himself. And what do they have to do with Cain and Abel? We’ll look at the history of elves. (A History of Elves) *** There was a struggle, one of the men fell through a window to the street below, breaking his neck. A case that practically solved itself according to police. That is… until they began questioning those involved. Then it began to get very murky, and a bit bizarre. (The Strange Death of Thomas Farrant) *** Do you believe in vampires? If you are thinking of the undead, immortal, blood-sucking creatures of the night who speak with a Hungarian accent, then probably not. Or if you are thinking of the kind of vampires with pale skin and mussed hair that sparkle, then definitely not. But that doesn’t mean that vampires don’t exist. They in fact do roam the earth in human form, and I’ll tell you about them. (Are Vampires Real?) *** It’s the story of two Georges, one with his father’s name and one with not quite his father’s name, one legitimate, one illegitimate – with the latter being very good with elephants. I’ll tell you the odd life story of George Nyleve. (The Strange Story of George Nyleve) *** “Be quiet and give me the money in the cash drawer… This gun talks.” And with those words began a string of bank robberies conducted not by a gang of outlaws, or even a couple of bad men… but by one little old lady. (The Grandma Bandit)
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Lead-In, “The Elves and the Shoemaker” by the Brothers Grimm
    00:05:56.641 = Show Open
    00:08:25.990 = A History of Elves
    00:20:28.857 = Strange Death of Thomas Farrant
    00:27:28.578 = Are Vampires Real?
    00:34:46.136 = Strange Story of George Nyleve
    00:44:09.835 = Grandma Bandit
    00:48:40.342 = Show Close
    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Elves and the Shoemaker” story was adapted from the Brothers Grimm by Margaret Hunt and posted at Kids Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y2rhxrlz
    “A History of Elves” by Gemma Hollman for Just History Posts: https://tinyurl.com/y5dsfbgo
    “The Strange Death of Thomas Farrant” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/y3w5yvrd
    “Are Vampires Real?” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/y3qanbbs
    “The Strange Story of George Nyleve” by William and Karen Ellis-Rees for London Overlooked: https://tinyurl.com/yynxc7od
    “The Grandma Bandit” by Robert A. Waters for Kidnapping Murder and Mayhem: https://tinyurl.com/yxpyxd9x=====(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 27, 2020
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DarkTruthAboutElves
    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.
    #ElvesHistory #MedievalElves #ElfMythology #GermanicFolklore #ElfShot #ElvesBeforeTolkien #NorseMythology #MedievalFolklore #ScandinavianFolklore #MythicalCreatures
    51 min
  • SERIAL KILLER WHO WEARS A BADGE: A Police Officer Murders Women Who Reject His Romantic Feelings
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    When homely police officer Bert discovers that his face is his worst enemy in the dating world, he decides the women who reject him deserve a fate worse than a bad date—and his handsome partner Charlie might be too distracted by his own infatuation to notice the pattern until it's too late. CBS Radio Mystery Theater presents, “Somebody Stop Me!” | #RetroRadio EP0502

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, ‘Somebody Stop Me” (October 22, 1976)
    00:43:33.798 = Mystery Playhouse, “Yours Truly, Jack The Ripper” (February 27, 1945)
    01:13:27.131 = Philip Morris Playhouse “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” (August 19, 1953) ***WD
    01:37:04.450 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Armchair Detective” (March 27, 1946) ***WD (LQ)
    02:07:30.863 = Quiet Please, “Symphony in D Minor” (September 13, 1948)
    02:32:08.950 = Radio City Playhouse, “Hands of Dr. Otermole” (May 02, 1949)
    03:01:16.022 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Case of the Glowing Eyes” (May 20, 1943) ***WD
    03:29:57.178 = Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, “Moon Gate” (1930) ***WD
    03:30:57.709 = Sam Spade, “The Sure Thing Caper” (February 09, 1951)
    03:59:09.797 = The Sealed Book, “I’ll Die Laughing” (May 27, 1945)
    04:28:38.783 = The Shadow, “Isle of the Living Dead” (October 13, 1940)
    04:53:36.419 = 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
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0502
    4 hr 55 min
  • THE TOXIC FOG EXPERIMENTS: How the U.S. Army Secretly Poisoned Its Own Citizens
    Read the Article: https://weirddarkness.com/army-toxic-fog-experiments/

    The US military secretly doused dozens of American cities with toxic chemical clouds during the Cold War, and residents are still dying from mysterious cancers decades later.
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    #OperationLAC #ColdWarExperiments #GovernmentExperiments #PruittIgoe #ChemicalTesting #MilitaryExperiments #DeclassifiedDocuments #HumanExperimentation #USArmySecrets #ZincCadmiumSulfide
    11 min
  • THE GIANT, ROBERT WADLOW: New Video Footage Found
    Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/new-footage-robert-wadlow
    Video Footage: Guinness World Records: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90ZxWDwSInk

    Recently discovered 1933 home movie footage (below) shows what really happened when the world's tallest man met a four-year-old girl on their shared birthday.

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    #RobertWadlow #TallestManEver #FoundFootage #WorldsTallestPerson #GuinnessWorldRecords #MedicalMysteries #Gigantism #WeirdHistory #TrueStory #Documentary
    11 min
  • MR. BLACK’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF IMPOSSIBLE KNOWLEDGE: Some Books Should Never Be Opened
    When a mysterious elderly salesman arrives at his door claiming to sell encyclopedias, a lonely introvert discovers the book contains impossible knowledge about his life - including his date of death and the identity of the father he never knew. But the price of learning his true heritage will force him to make a choice between the quiet life he's always known or something darker than anything he could ever imagine.

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    IN THIS EPISODE: It’s Thriller Thursday when I bring you a story of fiction. This time it’s a very dark story from Mark Lynch entitled, “The Encyclopaedia Salesman.” 

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Encylclopedia Salesman” by Mark Lynch: https://www.creepypasta.com/the-encyclopaedia-salesman/
    More stories from Mark Lynch: https://www.creepypasta.com/?s=mark+lynch, https://www.creepypasta.com/?s=woundlicker
    Mark Lynch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089807263116
    =====(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: September 04, 2025
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/EncyclopediaSalesman
    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.
    #weirddarkness #creepypasta #horrorstory #marklynch #cursedbook #supernaturalhorror #scarystories #horrorpodcast #demonstory #nosleep
    1 hr 18 min
  • NEVER MURDER A MUMMY: A Mummy Is Delivered To The Desk of a Private Eye!
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    In this quirky mystery, a mummy — yes, an actual mummy — lands on private detective Barrie Craig’s desk, quite literally. That bizarre delivery sets Craig on the trail of a very modern-day murder, blending the supernatural with classic detective work. | #RetroRadio EP0501

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “To Hang By The Neck” (October 21, 1976)
    00:44:21.163 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Death Wears a Mask” (September 05, 1947) ***WD (LQ)
    01:12:23.120 = Barry Craig, “Never Murder a Mummy” (March 30, 1950)
    01:37:04.737 = Murder at Midnight, “Heavy Death” (November 04, 1946)
    02:03:08.384 = The Black Museum, “French-to-English Dictionary” (April 08, 1952)
    02:26:44.581 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Visiting Corpse” (January 09, 1944)
    02:55:17.509 = Mystery House, “Murder Hires a Hall” (June 07, 1946) ***WD
    03:19:24.436 = CBC Nightfall, “Angel’s Kiss” July 16, 1982)
    03:46:54.160 = Obsession, “The Peacock Screen” (February 25, 1951)
    04:09:51.657 = Origin of Superstition, “Pick Up a Pin” (1935) ***WD
    04:22:45.675 = Peril, “A Cup of Tea” (ADU) ***WD
    04:48:12.401 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947)
    05:17:28.468 = 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
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0501
    5 hr 19 min
  • IS BIGFOOT ACTUALLY CAIN FROM THE BIBLE? Some Mormons Say It's True
    In 1835, a Mormon apostle claimed he met Cain on a Tennessee road. Today, some believers think Bigfoot sightings are actually encounters with the Bible's first murderer, cursed to wander the earth forever. We examine the evidence, the theology, and what this strange theory reveals about ourselves.

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    IN THIS EPISODE: We're diving into one of the strangest theories ever proposed about Bigfoot's identity. We'll explore the Mormon folklore that suggests Sasquatch isn't an undiscovered ape, but rather the cursed son of Adam and Eve, still walking the earth as punishment for murdering his brother Abel. We'll examine the evidence believers cite, as well as the theological problems that make scholars skeptical – and certain podcasters who are skeptical about it too.Whether you're a cryptozoology enthusiast, a student of religion, or just someone who loves a good mystery or strange story, prepare yourself for a journey that blurs the lines between ancient scripture and modern monster sightings.
    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
    00:01:52.141 = Show Open
    PART ONE…
    00:03:25.269 = The Physical Evidence
    00:05:25.662 = History Accounts Before Pop Culture
    00:06:34.417 = The Modern Surge
    00:08:10.834 = Audio Evidence
    00:08:58.799 = The Patterson Problem
    00:10:12.280 = Native Knowledge
    00:10:57.241 = The Gigantopithecus Theory
    00:11:43.981 = The Hoax Problem
    00:12:46.134 = Current Research
    00:13:43.306 = The Witness Problem
    00:14:56.692 = The Tennessee Twist
    PART TWO…
    00:16:51.597 = The Wandering Curse
    00:19:07.823 = How A Dead Apostle’s Story Survived
    00:20:50.673 = The Bigfoot Connection Emerges
    00:22:06.801 = Other Mormon Cain Encounters
    00:23:19.202 = The Problem of the Flood
    00:25:32.407 = Modern Believers and Their Evidence
    00:27:46.665 = The Wanderer Transformed
    00:28:48.708 = Alternative Theories of Eternal Cain
    00:30:06.082 = What the Mormon Church Actually Teaches
    00:31:25.087 = The Persistence of Mystery
    PART THREE…
    00:33:14.974 = What Cain Really Teaches Us
    00:34:38.539 = The Danger of Missing the Point
    00:35:42.140 = Modern Day Cains Walking Among Us
    00:36:47.120 = What About Those Who Claim They’ve Seen Something?
    00:38:05.741 = The Real Mark You Should Worry About
    00:39:18.589 = Breaking Free From Your Own Wandering
    00:40:12.119 = Practical Steps for Daily Victory
    00:41:56.064 = The Conclusion No One Expects
    00:45:08.770 = Show Close
    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    https://weirddarkness.com/BigfootAndCain
    =====(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: September 03, 2025
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BigfootAndCain
    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.
    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.
    #bigfoot #sasquatch #cainandabel #mormon #cryptozoology #biblicalmysteries #markofcain #genesis #cryptids #paranormal #weirddarkness #unsolvedmysteries #ldschurch #bigfootsightings #oldtestament

    47 min
  • $500 TO BE BURIED ALIVE: What One Groom Did In Desperation For Income To Support His Bride
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    A desperate groom agrees to be buried alive for quick cash—only to find death might not wait for the carnival curtain to drop. Hear “Final Resting Place” from MACABRE! | #RetroRadio EP0500

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Mission of Atropos” (October 19, 1976)
    00:44:35.795 = Lux Radio Theater “Smilin’ Through” (January 05, 1942)
    01:43:01.323 = Macabre, “Final Resting Place” (November 13, 1961) ***WD (LQ)
    02:10:32.978 = Philip Marlowe, “Lady Killer” (August 20, 1949)
    02:40:15.000 = Clyde Beatty Show, “Land of the Giants” (1950-1951) ***WD
    03:07:46.503 = The Black Mass, “O Mirror Mirror” (February 12, 1964) ***WD
    03:22:49.606 = Beyond Midnight, “A Man Called Hobard” (May 09, 1969) ***WD
    03:50:03.075 = MindWebs, “Weep No More” (May 20, 1979)
    04:16:22.062 = Hollywood Theater, “Sitting Duck” (December 17, 1952) ***WD
    04:45:18.587 = 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
    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0500
    4 hr 47 min
  • ÖTZI'S CURSE: The Murder Victim Who Killed 7 People 5,000 Years After His Own Murder
    When German tourists discovered a frozen corpse in the Alps in 1991, they had no idea they'd found a 5,000-year-old murder victim – or that seven people connected to his discovery would soon die under mysterious circumstances.

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    IN THIS EPISODE: In 1991 scientists found a perfectly preserved corpse of a man encased in ice… and then one by one, those scientists died. (Curse of the Iceman) *** Weirdo family member Joy Smallwood shares a story she calls “Dogs, They Know Evil.” *** Clara Phillips and Madalynne Obenchain are mostly forgotten by history today, but in their times, they were the most popular psychopaths in L.A. (Los Angeles’ Favorite Murderesses) *** She wanders the road at night, haunting all those who pass. We’ll take a look at “The Bloody Bride of 13 Curves Road.”

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:34.776 = Curse of the Iceman
    00:10:30.568 = Dogs – They Know Evil
    00:15:10.465 = Bloody Bride of 13 Curves Road
    00:28:53.806 = Los Angeles’ Favorite Murderesses
    01:01:10.152 = Show Close
    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Curse of the Iceman” by April A. Taylor for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/ybsnjbbp
    “Dogs, They Know Evil” by Joy Smallwood for Weird Darkness
    “Los Angeles’ Favorite Murderesses” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yawxzwzz,https://tinyurl.com/yct6yhfg
    “The Bloody Bride of 13 Curves Road” by Jessica Ferri: https://tinyurl.com/y7d6vzwl, Audrey Webster: https://tinyurl.com/w734whf, and Jamie Bogert: https://tinyurl.com/y93p928f (all for The Lineup)=====(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 07, 2020
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/OtzisCurse
    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.
    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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